JA Crazy Bowl
Photos from the 2014 Junior Achievement Crazy Bowl Saturday afternoon at Airport Lanes. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Michigan Center vs Napoleon
Michigan Center 50 Napoleon 33. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Show Reaches Guest Milestone of 22,000
Tony Curtis, Principal and CPA, Rehmann, received the honor of being the 22,000th guest of The Bart Hawley Show on today's program. The show celebrated its 13th anniversary last month and has hosted 22,007 guests (as of today) since debuting in 2001. Tony discussed the services offered by Rehmann that include international tax and business accounting, wealth management and investigative services. Rehmann community support includes the sponsorship of the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History's weekly patio parties starting in April. Other guests: 65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey; Dan Bishop, Consumers Energy's Senior Public Information Director; Jackson County Rose Queen Emily Sioma with Rose Queen pageant Director Lynda Waldron; Dave DeBaker with movie reviews; Ric Walton, Walton Agency. PROGRAM NOTE: Today's show will replay on Monday, February 17th.
Record Buck Visits Show
Jackson resident Scott Vogt bagged the third largest buck ever in Michigan bow hunting history last November and displayed his prized trophy on today's show. Using a compound bow, Scott brought down the 252 deer in southern Jackson county. The 15 point buck had an antler measure of 176 inches. After a visit to the taxidemist, the trophy resides in his home along with an elk he bagged in Colorado earlier in the year. Other guests: Western Schools Superintendent Michael Smajda; BuilderWalk with General Materials; Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst, Jackson Coffee Company; Alex Cash, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan; Elaine Robinson, Michigan Historic Preservation Network.
Women’s Heart Health Month
In observance of National Women's Heart Health Month, Michigan Heart cardiologist Dr. Cathy Glick and Allegiance Women's Health Center Director Joan Elzinga shared risk factors, prevention and treatment information with viewers. Lowering cholesterol, managing blood pressure and weight and eliminating smoking are recommended measures to improve heart health. There will be a program featuring Dr. Glick on Saturday, February 22 at the Cascades Manor House that includes breakfast, exercise and relaxation techniques and a featured presentation by Dr. Glick. For reservations, call 888-335-7241. Other guests: Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch; Beth Philo, Kiwanis Club's Racing for Dollars event (tickets available by calling 517-787-1704); Steve Tucker, Executive Director, Michigan Theatre; Cindy Hayden, Mo Jo Phoenix with Rock Mangus, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund. "Winter Blues Bash" featuring Mo Jo Phoenix and Howlin' Mercy will be held at the Holiday Inn on February 22. Tickets available by calling 517-962-5939. The event is a fundraiser for Mission of Hope. Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.
MIS Announces Dates, Lineups for 2014 Summerfast Events
Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis announced the Faster Horses Festival continues to add to its entertainment lineup. In its second year, slated for July 18-20, acts booked so far include Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and several others. Also planned for 2014: The Michigan Wine and Beer Fest on May 10, the Tough Mudder in September and the traditional NASCAR summer weekends in June and August. Tickets and information on all events at mispeedway.com. Other guests: Ken Toll, United Way of Jackson County with Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation; Zeke Jennings, Arts & Entertainment Reporter, M-Live and the Citizen Patriot; Sue Stevens, Karmay's Flowers, Gifts & Candy with Valentines Day gift ideas; Nick Molony and Chef Alan Mullins, The Pointe Bar & Grill, with Valentine's specials. Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Pointe will have a special menu and a "surf and turf" dinner for two among the specials. Reservations are suggested by calling 517-529-7116.
Special Season for East Jackson Girls Basketball
By Larry Jacobson, JTV Sports East Jackson High School girls basketball coach Meeka Sova knows she has a special group of kids on this years’ team. But there’s nothing like confirmation. “This is a great group of kids,” Sova said. “But it’s so refreshing to hear it from others. I’m constantly talking to our teachers who say the girls are a pleasure to have in class, they’re attentive and they’re good students. I received an e-mail the other day from someone who’d attended one of our games and wanted to compliment us our sportsmanship – and this is someone from completely outside the program. I think the girls on this team genuinely like each other, they work hard and they have tremendous character.” Oh, and they’re pretty good, too… Heading into this week’s action the Trojans (11-4 overall and 9-2 in the Cascades Conference) are just a game behind Manchester for first place. “It’s a continuation from how we finished last year,” Sova said. “And there’s the excitement of last years’ boys team, as well. The girls saw how much fun the guys had, and how excited the entire EJ community was during that great season last year and they…
Jackson City Council Meeting Location
Due to ongoing repairs at City Hall, Jackson City Council meetings for 2-11-14 and 2-25-14 will be held at the County Commission Chambers, 120 W. Michigan Ave., 5th Floor.
National Salute to Veterans Week
Robert McDivitt, Director of the VA of Ann Arbor Health System observed National Salute to Veterans Week on the show today by highlighting new services and facilities of the System. A 15,500 square foot Emergency Department brings urgent care and emergency room into one central area. The Jackson site will add 3,000 square feet and new services later this year. Other guests: Antique expert Tim Bos; "Tax Talk" with Michael Bannasch, Willis & Jurasek; Diane Bach and Jerry Hatton, Community Action Agency's Volunteer Income Tax Program; Gary Beck, Beck's Flowers.
Hanover Horton vs Napoleon
Napoleon 53 Hanover Horton 49. Photos by JTV Sports. Click above photo to launch gallery.