Monthly Archives: March 2014

Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jerry Jarzynka plans a workshop to educate law enforcement on recent changes in Michigan law concerning credit card skimming.  It is now a felony to sell, use or possess a credit card skimmer. A skimmer is a device that can be affixed to an ATM, gas pump, or any other credit card reader. Its purpose is to store or transmit the card data for illegal use.  The prosecutor also updated viewers on current cases underway.  Other guests:  Michael Bannasch, Willis & Jurasek, with "Tax Talk";  Vandercook Lake High School students Libby Wingard, Zach Brown and Devin Shook presenting "Grease" March 13 to 16 at Michigan Center High School's auditorium;  Amy Thomson, McDonald's;  "In the Kitchen with Lisa Spampinato";  "Mike's Mortgage Minute" with Mike Archer, Mortgage 1.

Father Dan Lannen has joined Lumen Christi as Chaplain, arriving from St. Francis de Sales High School, Toledo.  A native of Holland, MI, Fr. Lannen is a member of the Oblates of St. Francis religious order, the founding order of Lumen Christi.  Principal Chris Smith updated viewers on spring plans, which once again include a raffle for a new Cadillac.  Other guests:  Dr. Brent Ellis, President of Spring Arbor University;  Miss Jackson Crossroads Quinn Fischman with Miss Outstanding Teen Jenny Holubowicz;  Ken Baxter and Rob Tipton, JSO Jazz Night;  Movies reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.

The Vandercook Lake Girls Bowling team visited the show to talk about their State Championship, Division 4 Bowling.  This is the third state championship for the Jayhawks in the past four years.  Coach Todd Reichard was joined by Kelsea Reichard, Jessica Bunch, Malloree Ambs, Lily Warner, Cassidy Crabtree, Ashley Partin, Cassliyn Clem and Brianna Fish.  Other guests:  Shelly Hendrick, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director;  iCreate Founder John Voelz with student winners Ayden Ferris, Abby White and Wyatt Esham;  Sue & Clint Dent, Kiwanis Travel Adventure Series film producers;  Melissa Merkel and Ted Wilson, Boy Scouts of America, Cascade District.