Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Photos from the 2014 Walk to End Alzheimer's, Saturday, September 13 at Cascades. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
JDRF Walk to Cure
Photos from the JDRF Walk to Cure, Saturday, September 13 at Ella Sharp Park. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Click above photo to launch gallery.
Help for Homeless Veterans
Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Coordinator Shawn Dowling, VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, discusses the various programs and assistance available to help homeless veterans. Michigan is estimated to have more than 1,000 veterans without permanent homes. Other guests: "Money Matters" with Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial; Andy Farmer, AARP Michigan with Barb Shelton, Partnership Park; Elaine Crosby, Jackson Area Catholic Schools; Michigan Theatre Executive Director Steve Tucker; Cindy Hayden, "Bikes & BBQ". Today's show will replay on September 12 and 15.
Ribbon Cutting at New YMCA Facility
Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA will be hosting an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at the Jackson YMCA's new second location, Summit Oaks Mall. There will be fitness class demonstrations and tours beginning at 4:00pm Thursday. Other guests: City Councilperson Andrew Frounfelker; Diane Reynolds, COO and Mike Thompson, Clinical Director, Segue, Inc.; Ellen Rathbone, Dahlem; Lisa Bascom and Morgan Graves, Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce.
Chucky’s Week 3 Football Picks
Chucky’s week #2 record of 6-3 isn’t all that bad, folks. And he celebrated by giving himself a nice bathing, complete with uncomfortable hairballs. On to week #3, and with it success… always, success… Hillsdale @ Columbia Central: JTV’s Lisa Spampinato (of ‘In the Kitchen’ fame) tries to fire up the Eagles with a delicious pre-game pasta dish but the plan backfires when CC -now duly fed – appear quite sluggish. PICK: Hillsdale Grass Lake @ Michigan Center: Rather than risk injury, these two rivals engage in a carp catching contest at Center Lake instead of playing a football game. The plan backfires when they all turn ankles getting off the bus. PICK: Grass Lake Addison @ Hanover-Horton: Two recent cougar sightings in the Hanover area have Comet fans on edge. Everyone feels a little better when it’s revealed it wasn’t a cougar after all, but rather some form of rabid lion hell-bent on destruction. Wait, that doesn’t make sense. PICK: H-H East Lansing @ Jackson: The Vikings are excited about the possibility of a post-game celebration meal cooked by J-High assistant coach Russell Davis…Frankly, that sounds delicious. PICK: Jackson Lumen Christi @ Harper Creek: The Titans are a little…
Grand River Clean-Up Saturday
Kenny Price and Jack Ripstra, G.R.E.A.T. (Grand River Environmental Action Team) leaders are organizing the fall clean-up of the Grand River. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre Saturday morning at 8:30 and be dressed for wet and dirty work. A lunch will be provided all volunteers. Hard-soled shoes and PFDs (some will be provided) are required . Other guests: Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal with Assistant Superintendent Finance/Operations John Ruddell; United Way Resource Development Director Beth Shafer with Scott Dzurka, President, Michigan Association of United Ways; Kriss Giannetti, Jackson Public Schools Community Outreach Coordinator; Linda Sisco, Village of Spring Meadows; Michael Melnick and Lily Melnick, JDRF Walk to Cure.
Week 3 High School Football Schedule
Hillsdale at Columbia Central Grass Lake at Michigan Center - JTV Addison at Hanover-Horton East Lansing at Jackson - JTV Lumen Christi at Harper Creek Napoleon at Galesburg-Augusta Charlotte at Northwest - JTV Manchester at Vandercook Lake Western at Marshall Leslie at Stockbridge
St. Mary’s School Celebrates 125th Anniversary
St. Mary's Elementary School is celebrating its 125th anniversary this fall with several special events. Rev. Tim Nelson, Pastor and Matt Berkemeier, new Principal will be hosting a special anniversary mass this Saturday, followed by a picnic and basketball game, St. Mary's vs. St. John's at the Ken Dillon Activity Center. Parish leader Frank Berkemeier also is planning additional events, including a dinner in October. Other guests: Baker College President Patty Kaufman and VP of Admissions Kevin Pnacek; Michael Bannasch, Willis & Jurasek; Carmel McDonald, Paragon Academy Middle School Dean; Local Author Jacob Gorczyca, "Theory of Mind".