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Monthly Archives: February 2014

Senator Caswell Outlines 2014 Plans

State Senator Bruce Caswell outlined his legislative priorities for 2014.  He hopes to allocate more state funding for mental health issues, road repairs and property tax reductions.  The senator also expressed his opposition to any change in electric utility regulation, as he worked with Senator Mike Nofs on the legislation that currently is in place and feels it is working.  Other guests:  Springport Schools Superintendent Randy Cook;  Lee Hampton and Kelly Williams, Jackson College Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs with students Julia McQuien and Balaal Hollings;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Caterer and Chef Davan Gerding, Atrium Cafe and Commonwealth Commerce Center.

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Concord vs Union City

Concord 62 Union City 38.  Lindsey Lehman led the Jackets with 14 points and 4 rebounds.  Photos by JTV Sports.  Click above photo to launch gallery.

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Cougars fall at home

SPRING ARBOR, MI – For the first time in his very impressive career, Rob Hogans scored more than 30 points in back to back games. On February 1, Hogans poured in 42 points against Bethel College and tonight against Grace, Hogans led all scorers with 32 points.  Hogans heroic effort wasn't enough, however as the Cougars lost to the Lancers 68-64. Despite trailing the Lancers by as many as eight points in the first half, Spring Arbor held a narrow, one point lead after the first 20 minutes of play.  The score at intermission was Spring Abror32, Grace 31. Grace came out of the half with a little more momentum and took a 39-34 lead after three minutes of play.  Neither team scored a point for a little under four minutes of action and with 12:59 left on the clock the score was still 39-34 until Thomas Starks connected from outside the arc to break the drought. Over the next several minutes, the Cougars and Lancers traded blows and provided the fans that braved the cold and snowy roads a game worth the price of admission.  With less than three minutes to play, the score was 55-54 with Grace holding…

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JAMA Program Spotlighted by White House

Jackson Area Manufacturers Association President Bill Rayl was invited to the White House last week to meet with President Obama and officials from the Labor and Commerce departments as part of a focus on re-training long-term unemployed Americans.  Bill reported JAMA's Academy for Manufacturing Careers was selected as a model for other communities to explore as they deal with under-trained unemployed individuals.  Other guests:  Jackson Small Business Person of the Year Brad McEldowney and Sales Manager Joe Cranmore from AOS;  Stephen Osmond, Director of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra;  Jennifer Shumaker, Center Director, Sylvan Learning Center;  Kiwanis film producer Gray Warriner;  DJ Doremore, Maple Hill Golf Liquidation Sale this Friday and Saturday at the Commonwealth Commerce Center.

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Chucky’s Game Pick: Lumen Christi at Western

LUMEN CHRISTI @ WESTERN – BOYS: There’s a lot of attention on the Titans with that lofty state ranking, but they seem to be taking it in stride. The entire squad was recently seen at Cascades hill having some fun on a forty foot long toboggan carved from a nearby spruce tree. The Panthers are enjoying their shiny new gym, although things get a little disruptive when the t-shirt cannon breaks and staff members instead fire warm, salted pretzels into the crowd. PICK: LUMEN CHRISTI 

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Chucky’s Game Pick: Hanover-Horton at Napoleon

HANOVER-HORTON (10-1) @ NAPOLEON (11-3) – BOYS: This is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most anticipated games of the year and… wait, isn’t that always the case when these teams meat? It’s the young Comets – featuring Brock Spink’s cool hair – and the veteran Pirates – countering with the beard of Kohl Roberts. The heat gets turned up when each side throws down gauntlets: If HH wins, Roberts agrees to shave his beard and if the Pirates win, Spink shaves his head. Truthfully, Chucky – being older and balding and mostly NOT hip – is jealous of both kids. On a side note, when Chucky walks out to his truck after the game he’s greeted by both teams and roughed up. PICK: NAPOLEON

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Chucky’s Game Pick: Michigan Center at Grass Lake (girls)

MICHIGAN CENTER (13-3) @ GRASS LAKE (8-6) – Girls game: There is growing angst at MC when the Lady Cardinals learn that a true female cardinal – yes, the bird – is actually a brown and olive color and not red. These Lady Cards want new uniforms but settle for pizza and burgers at Missy’s Little Grass Shack after the game. The Warriors also head to Missy’s for dinner and a huge melee erupts between these rivals. Cooler heads prevail when someone flips all the television channels to the latest ‘Sharknado’ film. PICK: MICHIGAN CENTER

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Chucky’s Game Pick: East Jackson at Napoleon (girls)

EAST JACKSON (10-3) @ NAPOLEON (12-2) – Girls game: Chucky foresees chaos in this matchup of two of the area’s best girls basketball teams. The Pirates, apparently deciding that merely winning a sporting event isn’t enough, sneak over to Sutton Road before the game and attempt to steal The Dome and take it back to Napoleon. Their attempt is scuttled when the Lady Trojans receive news of the plan and repel the invaders. Legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, who starred in the 1971 blockbuster film ‘Trojan Women’, serves as honorary captain for the game and gives a pep talk to EJ. Sadly, she leaves in shame when one of the players asks another ‘who’s grandmother is this?’ Also, it gets sort of creepy when it’s announced that Katharine Hepburn died 10 years ago. PICK: NAPOLEON

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Corrections Training Academy to Begin at Jackson College

The new Michigan Corrections Officer Training Academy is coming to Jackson College this year, offering training programs 3 or 4 times each year starting in 2014.  Recent legislation allows colleges to offer an eight-week training academy for corrections officers.  Mary Jo Kennedy, Criminal Justice Coordinator at Jackson College, said the new academy is being offered to meet the growing demand of Corrections and to provide an excellent career option for JC students.  Kennedy explained there are several other career offerings with the criminal justice program and details are available online.  Other guests:  Tim Bos covers the Michigan Auctioneering Championship in Lansing;  Rod Malloy, Executive Director of Dahlem;  Promoting "Paws & Claws Pet Expo" Saturday:  Lisa Bonney, Executive Director, Cascades Humane Society with Jessica Lutz, American 1 Credit Union (event sponsor);  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

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SAU Postpones Basketball games

The winter snows have claimed, yet another day of basketball in the Crossroads League conference. The men's home basketball game with Grace College has been moved to tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. and will be played on Comden Court at Spring Arbor University. The women's away game with Grace College has also been postponed and will be played on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. and will be played at Grace College

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