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Monthly Archives: October 2013

Chucky’s Week 8 Game Picks

Well, Chucky is starting a new life. No longer tied down to the stress and volatile nature of Michigan football (they’ll finish a brutal 7-5) or the anemic Tigers (who will lose in five games to Boston and continue to bemoan their pathetic offense) Chucky has vowed not to waste his precious time watching the local teams. Instead, he’ll turn his attention to something more important, like raking the leaves and losing ten pounds. MANCHESTER @ MICHIGAN CENTER: The #3 and #5 teams in this week’s power poll collide. More importantly, we finally learn the answer to that age old question: What is more intimidating: A rickety old ghost ship from beyond? Or a really ticked off cardinal? PICK: MANCHESTER WESTERN @ NORTHWEST: We’re all Panthers this week after Western lost one of their own over the weekend. “When you are sorrowful, look again into your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” – Kahlil Gibran. PICK: WESTERN HOLT @ JACKSON: The Rams arrive in town early and settle in for a pre-game meal at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, afterwards they buy up the remaining dvd’s from the closing Blockbuster…

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President Named for Jackson Preparatory and Early College

Michael Masters has been named founding president of the new Jackson Preparatory and Early College.  The school will be located on the campus of Jackson College and will open its doors in the fall of 2014.  Previously, Masters served as the dean of Jackson College's off campus operations.  Other guests:  Jackson Learning Lab Director Alicia Williams with students Sherae Manee and Madelyn Hauglie;  JR Sauceda and Billy Beers, Jackson Percussion Concussion event;  Pastor Bennie Gibson, New Macedonia Baptist Church, pizza flipping with Bart and Dan Laughlin at Laughlin's Slice of Spice.

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2014 schedule set at NASCAR’s fastest racetrack

(Courtesy MIS) Track will host a pair of race weekends, June 13-15 and Aug. 15-17 BROOKLYN, Mich. (Oct. 15, 2013) — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series returns to Southeast Michigan for the 46th year, bringing the excitement, pageantry and fun of NASCAR to race fans as Michigan International Speedway will host two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races – the Quicken Loans 400 on June 15 and the Pure Michigan 400 on Aug. 17. Only 20 states host the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series; of those, only 13 host it two or more times. “We’re thrilled to showcase Pure Michigan, Quicken Loans, the rest of our great partners and all the wonderful things this state has to offer with two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events in 2014,” speedway President Roger Curtis said. “We are NASCAR’s fastest track, and we have lots of things in store for race fans and guests.” The full racing schedule for Michigan International Speedway in 2014 is: Friday, June 13                  ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and Sprint Cup Qualifying Saturday, June 14            NASCAR Nationwide Series Sunday, June 15               NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 Friday, Aug. 15                  NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice and Qualifying…

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College and Career Access Center Grand Opening

The College and Career Access Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 21 at 5:30pm.  Director Linda Brian and Advisor Whitney Stoner talked about the new location in the Target wing at Jackson Crossing, along with the new name and added services.  Other guests:  Tara Ragauss, Education Program Manager, Consumers Energy;  Ben Puhr, Director/Co-Founder, Project HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) with client Burt Passino, holding a fundraiser on November 9 at Commonwealth Commerce Center;  Angela Machnik, Events Coordinator, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce;  Capital City Brass Band Music Director and Conductor Bill Waterman, promoting "All Tied Up" concert, Sunday at 7PM at the Michigan Theatre.

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High School Football Team Records through Week 7

Lumen Christi 7-0 Homer 7-0 Grass Lake 6-1 Michigan Center 6-1 Jonesville 6-1 Manchester 6-1 Springport 5-2 Hanover-Horton 4-3 Hillsdale 4-3 Northwest 3-4 Columbia Central 3-4 Western 2-5 Vandercook Lake 2-5 Stockbridge 2-5 Jackson 1-6 Concord 1-6 Napoleon 1-6 Leslie 0-7 East Jackson 0-7

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Week 8 Broadcast Schedule

Saturday 1pm and 7pm and Sunday 3:30pm Manchester at Michigan Center   Saturday 3:30pm and 9:30pm and Sunday 9:30pm Western at Northwest   Sunday 1pm and 7pm Holt at Jackson

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Jackson 52 Lansing Eastern 28

The Jackson Vikings break their 22 game losing streak with a win over Lansing Eastern at Homecoming,   52-28.    Photos by Ryan Kerwin, Ryan Kerwin Photography, on assignment for JTV Sports.  Click above photo to launch gallery.

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Jackson Homecoming and Wall of Fame Ceremony

Homecoming at Jackson High School featuring the All State Wall of Fame unveiling ceremony. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, Ryan Kerwin Photography, on assignment for JTV Sports.  Click above photo to launch gallery.

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Michigan Oil Production Increases

The Executive Director of Associated Petroleum Industries in Michigan, John Griffin, reported on new industry statistics and energy developments in the state.  Michigan's oil output for the last year increased by 7% and new formations of natural gas have been recently discovered in the northern lower peninsula.  Other guests:  Phil Wrzesinki, The Toy House and "Toys of the Month";  Tom Loveberry, President of Jackson Professional Firefighers Union;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency and the Big Prize Bucket.  Highlights from the dedication ceremony at Jackson College's new North Campus, The W. J. Maher North Campus.

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