Monthly Archives: November 2014

"Radiate His Love" is the theme for the 40th Annual Dinner and Auction at Lumen Christi High School November 21st at 5:30.  Jackie Lincoln,  Director of Advancement and Brian Garred, Assistant Principal and Dean of Students previewed some of the items on the live auction, including a 2015 Masters final round golf tournament experience, a stay in a condo in Mexico at Grand Luxxe Resorts and a Dominic Pangborn painting.  Corporate tables and individual tickets are still available by calling 787-5080.  In addition to a live and silent auction, a turkey dinner will be served and entertainment provided by Benny Poole and Ian Stewart.  Other guests:  Lisa Schweizer, Operations Manager, Jackson Publishing with Kristie Morris, Director, Math & Science Center, Jackson County ISD, 2015 Top Teachers Award program;  Dr. Randy Penn, Penn Chiropractic;  Author and Film/TV writer Ken Lazebnik;  Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group.

Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand provided an update on several vehicle crashes that occured this morning during the first snowfall of the season, along with tips on safe winter driving.  Both I-94 and 127 were closed for several hours due to the accidents, none of which produced serious injury.  Other guests:  Sharon Mack, Director of Development and Marketing, Jackson Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Scott Seaton;  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial with "Money Matters";  Andy Farmer, AARP Michigan;  Jonathan Green and Nate Mack, Downtown Development Authority's DDA Day (November 22);  Cara Brewer, Jackson native and production assistant on ABC's "Scandal";  Hanover-Horton High School students Bridger Gibbs, Steven Klotz and Kevin Johnson, annual Talent Show, November 20 at HHHS.

Capital City Brass Band Members Bob Woodard, John Fenton and Tracy Sonneborn are planning Christmas concerts for December 12 at First Baptist Church in Jackson  and December 13 at the Bohm Theatre in Albion.  Their new album has been released and is available at area outlets, including the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Weatherwax Hall.  Other guests:  Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Beal with Sharp Park Academy instructor Anthony Coffie;  Melanie Duquesnel, CEO, Better Business Bureau of Eastern Michigan;  Christina DuVall and Dave Hubert, Consumers Energy;  a visit to Lumen Christ High School's Human Anatomy program;  Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society's Pet of the Week.

The Green Market at Allegiance Health has moved indoors for the winter season.  Travis Fojtasek invited viewers to visit the new location in the main lobby of Allegiance Health.  Shoppers can park in the structure adjacent to the ER and access the market through the east entrance to the hospital.  The market features local products grown sustainably without pesticides or chemicals.  In addition to produce, vendors will have jewelry, art, candles, baked goods and other items.  The Green Market is open Thursdays from 9am to 2pm.  Other guests:  Paragon Charter Academy Principal Ben Kriesch;  Ken Toll, United Way of Jackson County CEO and President with Rahmecia Willmer, "ALICE" study;  Northwest High School VISTA service project students Nik Harwood, Heather DeMott, Taylor Stevens and Maddie Swope;  Steve Tucker, Michigan Theatre Executive Director;  Ben Dandrow and Fr. Chas Canoy, St. John's "Blue Mass".

Jackson County Veterans will be remembered in a ceremony at Withington Park on Tuesday, Veterans Day starting at 11 AM.  Jackson County Veterans' Affairs Director Dave Welihan shared some statistics on the holiday and the county's veteran population.  Brian Bean, USMC Reservist joined Dave as the Marine Corps celebrated its 239th birthday today.  Other guests:  Terry DeDoes and Rich Castle, Consumers Energy hunter safety;  Rock Mangus and Tyler Swartout, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund's 20th anniversary;  Paulo DeCola, Owner, Gold Crown Jewelers;  Emma Dubensky, Daryth Lennox and Chase Myers, Jackson High School's production of "Fools";  Alex Cash, Fitness Council of Jackson Executive Director, Glow Run.