Monthly Archives: August 2013

Nascar legend Rusty Wallace, in town for the Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway, knocked on the door of The Chase 10 minutes before opening this morning.  Rusty was anxious to see his race car hanging above the bar and add his signature to the driver's side door.  This is an actual Rusty Wallace car having seen extensive race duty at MIS.  Tickets for the Pure Michigan 400 are available at www.mispeedway.com and at the gate.  The Chase will be open all weekend to accommodate race and pizza fans.  Guest today include:  Columbia Schools Superintendent Pamela Campbell;  Cheryl Norey, Community Relations Coordinator, MACI;  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinki;  Liz Niles, American 1 Credit Union;  Civil War Muster's Kim Conant;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.

The Jackson County Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant is this Saturday evening at 7pm at Jackson High School Auditorium.  The Jackson County Outstanding Teen Pageant precedes the Rose Queen Pageant on Friday evening at 7pm, also at Jackson High School.  Outgoing Rose Queen Kelly Gooch and outgoing Miss Jackson County Outstanding Teen Kaitlin Hagerty visited today's show to remind viewers to attend, tickets are available at the door both nights.  Other guests:  Ron Betzig, Director of Entrepreneurship Program at Jackson College;  a visit to Heartland Healthcare;  Kelly Burr, Shop Rat Foundation;  Teresa Greenslade and Sydney Nagy, Thought 1 Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner.

City Manager Patrick Burtch reported on the actions of the Jackson City Council's meeting last night.  The council will not be challenging the court ruling regarding the storm water fee and will be making some cuts in services.  Due to the loss of income, leaf pickup and street sweeping will not be provided in the immediate future.  Other guests:  Center for Family Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sangeeta Sinha and R.N. Tracina Christianson;  Concordia University's Jackson College Center Coordinator Ryan Miller;  Scott TenBrink, Fitness Council of Jackson Executive Director;  Janet Kreger, Founder, Michigan Historic Preservation Network;  Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford, Cascades Humane Society.

The 2013 Taste of Jackson will be held Thursday, August 15 at the Michigan Theatre from 6 to 9 pm.  Admission is $10 and tickets are available at downtown merchants and at the event.  Organizers Cassandra Spicer and Wendy Clifton have more than 15 restaurants participating, along with live entertainment on stage throughout the evening.  Other guests:  State Representative Mike Shirkey;  "Money Matters" with Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial;  Rose Queen Candidates Amanda Fron, Emily Sioma and Serenity Sanders;  Carolyn Matteson, Anderson Printing/Creative Promotions;  Victoria Beaman, "Kiss & Make-Up" providing make-up services in the Green Room today.

Today, Michigan International Speedway Manager of Media Relations Brad Kuhbander outlined the upcoming events of the Pure Michigan 400.  Events include the "Fish Your Bass Off" competition at Jerry's Pub on Thursday, practice and qualifying on Friday and the races on the weekend.  Complete schedule at www.mispeedway.com.  Other guests:  The Jackson County Sheriff Department Mounted Division, on location at the Jackson County Fair;  Ben Latocki, Broker-Owner, Production Realty;  Weekend entertainment with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.  Friday's show replays Monday, August 12.