Monthly Archives: December 2013

Jackson District Library Director Ishwar Laxminarayan announced JDL set a record for number of items checked out this year.  So far, nearly 1.1 million books, CDs, DVDs, ebooks and other materials have circulated at the 13 branches.   New investment is planned for 2014, including the renovation and expansion of the Meijer branch; new computers and equipment; and a new service offering streaming downloads of movies and tv shows.  Other guests:  Candidate for governor of Michigan  Mark Schauer;   Jackson Antique Mall owner Tim Bos;  Musicians Genna & Jesse (performing at the Jackson Coffee Co. December 27th);  Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst, Jackson Coffee Co.;  Jack Jordan, CEO, Q-One SmartWatch Wrist Phone.  Viewers were offered a 20% discount using the code "JTV" at the company's website, plus a credit on first month's service.  Details here.

State Representative Mike Shirkey shares thoughts on the Right to Work legislation he authored which was passed in December 2012.  He is currently working on legislation regarding insurance reform, campaign finance and electric utility regulation.  Other guests:  Lee Hampton, Director of Multicultural Relations and Kelly Williams, Assistant Director of Diversity, Jackson College;  Jackson College Art Department faculty Tom McMillan-Oakley, Chrissy Hughes and Doug Jones;  Singer Anne Fleming;  Jackson Community Federal Credit Union CEO Jim Francis with Amy Mullins-Rodgers, Arcadia Home Care for "Warm Feet=Warm Hearts" clothing drive.  Socks, hats, mittens and gloves can be donated through both organizations for the Region II Area Agency on Aging;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.

The Kiwanis Club of Jackson's 95th annual Newspaper Sale will be held Friday, December 13 throughout the community.  Club Secretary Joe Wolfe, in his 40th year chairing the event, will join fellow Kiwanians on street corners and at building entrances selling newspapers for a donation.  Last year, the club donated more than $109,000 to various charities in the community.  Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial, with "Money Matters";  "Builder Walk" with Andy Woell, General Materials;  Justine Marcantel on location with Teresa Boone, FiveOneSeven Salon & Spa;  Wendy Clifton, A Frame Above;  David Schultz, Assistant Director, Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

WILX Meteorologist Andy Provenzano predicts a cold couple of weeks leading up to Christmas with the strong possibility of a white Christmas.  Andy spent some time reminiscing about his years in Jackson and the various charities he is involved in.  He will celebrate thirty years of forecasting weather in Michigan next year.  Other guests:  United Way Executive Director Ken Toll with Consumers Energy's Director of Corporate Giving Carolyn Bloodworth;  Amy Reimann, Executive Director, Ella Sharp Museum with volunteer Mary Baker;  Harmonica player Bill Price; Justin Shuberg, Walt's Health Foods;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society. Program Note:  Today's show will replay Wednesday, December 11.

Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch updates viewers on the recently approved dangerous buildings demolition project, court of appeals landlord registry decision and downtown plans.  Other guests:  Dan Evans, Jackson Public Schools Superintendent;  Local author J.R. Devereaux;  One Five One's Leslie Daugherty and Nikki Waldron with celebrity chef Krissy Kerwin;  Gary Beck, Beck's Flowers;  Bill Morris, Toys for Tots.

Mike Archer fills in for Bart on Thursday with guests:  Western Schools Superintendent Mike Wajda;  Andy Woell, BuilderWalk;  Heather Herndon, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services;  Sandy Sykes and Lori Pelham, A Yuletide Cabaret;  Nate Price and Kate Price, Academy of the Arts;  Film producer Malin Darrah, Kiwanis Travel Adventure Series;  a tour of Anna's Gifts and Porch Cafe. Thursday's show replays Friday, December 6.

On today's show, guest host Jeff Matzen had the news of the University of Michigan Health System and Allegiance Health affiliation.  On Wednesday, Allegiance Health hosted a "Breakfast for Business" focusing on the merger.  JTV will have video coverage of the event on Thursday's show, and an outline summary here: BREAKFAST FOR BUSINESS Jeff's guests:  Michael Masters, Jackson Preparatory & Early College;  Rick Wilson and Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA;  Jean Weir and Victoria Newton, Armory Arts Holiday Sale;  Lumen Christi Drama students Justin Williams, Daniel Nowinski and Hannah Colella;  Pat Kalahar, Principal, Holy Spirit School, Grand Rapids. PROGRAM NOTE:  Tuesday's program will replay on Wednesday, December 4.