Monthly Archives: October 2014

The Jackson Anchor Initiative has announced Allan Hooper as the new Executive Director for the organization.  Hooper explained on today's show the Anchor Initiative is led by Jackson's private sector and is focused on working to continue the transformation of the city's downtown.  The goal is to attract and retain a young talented workforce that will be needed for the future by Jackson area businesses and organizations.  Hooper will be retiring from Consumers Energy, where he currently holds the position of State Director for Community Economic Development as well as Public Affairs Manager for Jackson.  Other guests:  Dr. Paul Kenyon and Dr. Allan Tompkins, Jackson Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine;  Donna Riley and Megan Shoup, Ella Sharp Museum with Collin Cote, Jackson Area Association of Realtors;  Ben Redmond, Executive Director, "The Hub" teen center;  Virginia McGee and Jim Collins, "Jackson, Michigan Day in Florida"; Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Spring Arbor University Executive Vice President Doug Wilcoxson reports enrollment for the fall semester at SAU remains steady from the previous year.  The University will be hosting several events this weekend, including a Switchfoot concert and The Spring Arbor Coalition on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Set Free Team of Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church will hold the second annual Conference on Human Trafficking on Saturday, October 11.  Other guests:  Cindy Lyons, Career Prep Coordinator, Jackson Area Career Center;  Alex Cash, Executive Director, Fitness Council of Jackson with Jennie Lapp, Program Coordinator, Girl Quest/Boy Quest;  Ed Jasinowski, Sweet Seasons Orchard;  Tom Rooney, Rooney's Cleaning Service;  George Staudacher, St. Joseph's Golumbki & Pork Dinner, Sunday, October 12.

CP Federal Credit Union was named one of "The Top 100 Best Places to Work" by the Detroit Free Press.  President and CEO John Crist and Vice President Sarah Ermatinger discussed the lengthly review and selection process leading to the honor.  The credit union will be presented with the award at a ceremony later this month in Southfield.  Other guests:  Laura Mobley, Flexible Staffing Solutions;  Bart rides the JPS school bus;  Jan Witte and Tori Hubbell, Distinguished Young Women of the Irish Hills Scholarship Program;  Angela Machnik, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.

University of Michigan Health System Neurological Surgeon Parag Patil, MD, PhD will be hosting a special event centered on a discussion of Essential Tremors/Parkinson's Disease and the treatment advances for both.  Viewers are invited to Ella Sharp Museum on November 8 to hear about Deep Brain Stimulation, meet the surgeons and neurologists and talk with patients who have had the surgery.  JTV will have further information, including reservation details next week.  Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, "Money Matters", Matzen Financial;  Mark Ott, Friends of Falling Waters Trail Wild Life Marathon;  Artists Judy Gail Krasnow and Jean Weir, Armory Arts Village Halloween event (October 12);  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group.

Lumen Christi High School will host their Homecoming events and football game this Saturday at the school campus.  The Titans will host Coldwater for a 2:00 PM game on the new field.  Additional bleachers have been brought in and several area restaurants will have booths or trucks on the grounds.  Seniors Katy Stevens, Raegan Schnell and Connor Fors have been among the organizers of the week long events at the school, which include a blood drive, a dance and an alumni reception following the game.  Other guests:  Kiwanis Travel Adventure filmmaker John Holud;  Tom Loveberry, Jackson Fire Department;  Amy Reimann, Executive Director, Ella Sharp Museum;  Steve Tucker, Executive Director, Michigan Theatre;  Jason Mulholland, Jackson Zombie Walk (with daughter Lucy).