This week "Where We Live" heads out to Liberty to take a tour of Choate's Belly Acres Farm. Come along as we see a little of what it takes to run a dairy farm right here in our backyard. Tour the Barn, Milking Parlor, and even see what the modern technology for feeding and milking cows. Also, Stefanie Riggs with Senior Living. Presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Center.
Photos from the Grand Re-Opening Ceremony of the Cascades Falls following completion of phase one of the restoration project. Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV.
Kent Maurer, Jackson Co Airport Manager, Gerald Lester, Yankee Air Museum & Earl Scott, President, Local Experimental Aircraft Association; Scott Robbins, Director, Jackson County Parks, with Sparry Sparks, Grandson of Capt. Sparks, founder/developer of Cascades Falls Park; Phil Wrzesinski, The Toy House; Bart Visits Cascades Elementary, for The LEAGUE/Vista Service Projects in Schools; Dave DeBaker, Movie Reviews; Ric Walton
The Jackson County Sheriff Department presented their annual awards at a banquet May 20 at Cascades Manor House. Sheriff Steve Rand and Undersheriff Chris Kuhl awarded various department members with citations for exemplary service performed over the past year. Jeremy Barnett was honored as Deputy of the Year and Jeffrey Stetz was named Corrections Deputy of the Year. Dispatcher of the Year was Tara Ortwine and Kody Naylor named Civilian of the Year. The Sheriff and Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka presented a special award to Mike Hirst for his work with Andy's Angels in the fight against heroin and drug abuse. The "of the Year" award winners were selected by their peers.
Please join us in observing Memorial Day by saluting those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving our country. AT&T employees in Michigan and throughout the country are honoring those who died in active military service. As part of an effort to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day, AT&T is teaming up with Carry the Load on a Memorial May National Relay to honor the sacrifices made by members of the military, law enforcement, firefighters and their families. Carry The Load participants, including AT&T Veterans, will continue to walk insupport of the organization’s mission and collect donations for this year’s nonprofit partners, including Snowball Express, Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, Building Homes for Heroes, Adaptive Training Foundation, Heroes on the Water, Legacies Alive and Team RWB. Funds raised during Memorial May programs allow Carry The Load to grow its vision and execute its mission, as well as provide existing nonprofit partners with valuable visibility, resources and meaningful connections. At this solemn, special time we come together with military families and friends to honor, restore and celebrate the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Nathan Mack, Downtown Development Authority Assistant Director announced the 2015 season of Downtown Cruise Nights will take place this year. The event, held on the 4th Friday of each month (May thru September) will move one block south to Cortland Street. As in past years, cars will also be displayed on Mechanic and Jackson Streets. The first Cruise Night will take place this Friday, May 22 starting at 6pm. Sidewalks in the construction zone will remain open and several restaurants will be featuring outdoor menus. The event is free and open to all.
The Jackson Rotary Club hosted 300 guests for the 2nd annual "Crawfest" at Clark Lake Beach and Boat Club, Saturday May 16. On the latest episode of Food Circus, host Krissy Kerwin learns the proper way to eat a crawfish and helps serve up some great southern food.
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University men’s basketball assistant coach Brian Snyder has been named the head coach at Great Lakes Christian College in Lansing, Michigan. “We are thrilled for Brian,” said head men’s basketball coach Ryan Cottingham. “He has been a loyal assistant and a good friend for many years. Brian is extremely passionate about basketball and the opportunities the game provides to impact lives. He has a great work ethic, is extremely positive and is committed to excellence on and off the court. Coach Snyder will always be a Cougar!” Snyder has served on Spring Arbor’s coaching staff for 13 seasons, including 10 under Cottingham. He spent his first three years under former coach Doug Noll where he helped lead the Cougars to the elite eight of the 1997 NAIA National Championship Tournament. Snyder also played a significant role in SAU winning back-to-back NCCAA National Championships in 2005 and 2006. Snyder began his coaching career at Spring Arbor in 1996 but would leave after one year to play semi-professional basketball in Rambouillett, France. He returned to the Cougar sideline in 1998, but would again accept another opportunity to play internationally, this time in Brighton, England and then…
The following Jets baseball players received recognition by the Michigan Community College Athletic Association: Jeff Reidel, First Team All-MCCAA, All-Freshman Team, Freshman of Year. Reidel also received NJCAA Region 12 Outfielder Honors. Reidel is a freshman outfielder. Jake Jones, Third Team All-MCCAA, All-Freshman Team. Jones is a freshman catcher. Andrew Sheppard, Third Team All-MCCAA. Sheppard is a sophomore pitcher. Donavon Alexander, Honorable Mention All-MCCAA. Alexander is a freshman infielder. Jets softball players receiving honors include: Kylie Hill, MCCAA Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. Hill is a sophomore and plays catcher/outfielder. Hailey Mays, MCCAA Honorable Mention All-Conference honors. Mays is a freshman and plays outfield/first base.
