May 2013

Albion College Helping Special Olympics Athletes Train for Summer Games

May 6, 2013

Melissa Walton, a senior associate athletic director for Albion College, has taken on a new challenge during this spring semester – coaching the Special Olympics Area 19 volleyball team from Jackson County as it prepares for the state games at the end of the month. Walton has been trying to have a volleyball team represent the area in the Special Olympics, but didn’t have enough players until this year. “My aunt worked for the national [Special Olympics] office in Washington D.C., so I have been working for Special Olympics since I was 5,” says Walton, “but this is my first time working in this area.” Walton ran the power lifting event for the Special Olympics when she was working at Central Michigan University. Each Monday night, the eight members of the team are brought to Kresge Gymnasium for a two-hour practice, which normally starts with running laps, and then transitions to brief passing drills with partners, and eventually leads into a scrimmage.

Kurt Busch, Trevor Bayne to test at MIS on May 14-15

May 6, 2013

Speedway officials will open the Turn One grandstands from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 and May 15 to watch testing. So far, Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne are the only drivers schedule to test those days. Fans are asked to park in Lot 10 off US 12 and enter the grandstands through Gate 17, just behind the water tower. The restroom facilities will be open. Fans are also allowed to bring in coolers that meet the MIS grandstand gate policies for any race weekend

“The Right Approach” Returns

May 6, 2013

JTV Sports begins its golf show, "The Right Approach" this weekend on the Locker Room. Brian Roberts, General Manager at the Grande Golf Club joins host Andy Hawley on hole #10. Take advantage of Spring Rates this week! Play 18-holes, with a cart, for just $35 (M-Th) or $40 (F-Su). There are foursome rates, 9-hole rates, and senior rates available as well. Twilight starts at 4:30 PM, and costs $20. Prices are valid thru May 12th.

Riverwalk Space Available for Development

May 3, 2013

Jackson County Administrator Michael Overton announced the land previously occupied by the Riverwalk Hotel is now available for development. The county is hopeful for a mixed use development that would include market rate housing. Interested parties should contact County of Jackson. Also on today's show: Our trip to San Diego continues with Marine Corps Drill Instructors; New staff at the Dahlem Center: Executive Director Rod Malloy and Nature Preschool Teacher Joy Rogers; Northwest Community Schools Superintendent Geoff Bontrager; Movie previews with Dave DeBaker and the Big Prize Bucket with Ric Walton.

Marine Week Begins

May 2, 2013

Today The Bart Hawley Show begins Marine Week. Staff Sgt. Daniel Barron and Sgt. Kevin Maynard join Bart as we visit Marine Corp Recruiting Station in San Diego. Segments continue through next week. Also today: Pat Willis and Dan Machnik from Willis & Machnik Financial Services; Bruce Inosencio with the Family Service and Childrens Aid's Fun Walk and Run this Saturday; Jackson Youth Symphony Orchestra conductor David Schultz and musicians John Robey and Matt Polson. The JYSO performs this Sunday at Western Community Arts Center at 3 pm. There is no admission charge and the concert is open to the public.

Life on a dairy farm at NA-LAR Farms, this week on Where We Live!

May 2, 2013

This week on Where we Live, JTV viewers take a trip out to the country and learn about life on a dairy farm at NA-LAR Farms. On Senior Living, its time to get into shape with the Summit Shakers! Presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers.

Community Experiences Job Growth

May 1, 2013

Enterprise Group CEO and President Tim Rogers reported Greater Jackson continues to experience job growth through existing employers expanding production. Tim recently met with site selection representatives to make a pitch for new development. Other guests: Hanover-Horton Schools Superintendent John Denney; JCC Now with Luke Kuboushek and Michael Cain on the spring semester start; JCC Weatherization classes with Kyle Liechty; National Day of Prayer Task Force Chairman Dave Phelps inviting the community to attend tomorrow (May 2) at 12 Noon at Bucky Harris Park, downtown Jackson; Special Olympics athletes with volunteers Bob Johnson and Paige Poling.