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Monthly Archives: October 2015

If it ain’t broke…

With playoff spot secure, Jayhawks seek more improvement in season’s final third By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson – You would think there’d be a mini parade, a celebration to rid the mind of so many tough memories and close calls over the past 17 seasons. In fact, for a program like Vandercook Lake, that’s had a playoff ticket virtually in hand before it was whisked away, you’d even understand said celebration given the guys in red and white are 6-0 and have officially punched one of those tough-to-come-by spots for Week 10. “I think one kid brought it up last week after the game, but that was pretty much it,” coach Steve Wolvin said simply and calmly Tuesday morning while speaking about his undefeated Jayhawks. “I know this sounds boring, but once you obtain one goal, it’s time to set new ones.” So no parade? No confetti falling from the skies? “We’re excited. The playoffs are a huge deal,” Wolvin added. “But truthfully, we enjoy each game for 24 hours and then we refocus. Our attention is on Michigan Center, and nothing else.” Vandercook had come close to the postseason in the past, going 5-4 in 2014 and 2008,…

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Jackson Mayoral Candidate Debate

The League of Women Voters hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum with Martin Griffin and Bill Jors, and JTV was there to bring you the best local politics coverage in Jackson County.

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Cascades Conference Standings

  Vandercook Lake                                  5-0     League       6-0   Overall Manchester                                            5-0                          5-1 Michigan Center                                   3-2                          3-3 Addison                                                  2-3                          2-4 Hanover-Horton                                   2-3                          2-4 Napoleon                                               2-3            …

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Tuesday, October 6

  Troy White & Jonathan Greene, City of Jackson DIG Jackson Downtown Project;  Bob Hoffman, Wharton Center Public Relations;  Kriss Giannetti, Energizing Education;  Bart Goes to School, and Rides the JPS Bus (from 2013);  Sally Wright & Suzy Vogt, Jackson Moose Motown Event    

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Jackson, Townships Collaborating on Waste Water Agreement

While some communities struggle to cooperate with neighboring cities and townships, Jackson and its neighbors are working together to update an agreement that has been in place for three decades. It’s been nearly 30 years since the city of Jackson penned agreements with five outlying townships to use the city’s wastewater treatment plant, and come March 2016 those agreements are set to expire. Officials with Blackman, Napoleon, Sandstone, Spring Arbor and Summit townships are currently developing new agreements, with township and city leaders excited about the proposed changes. “We look forward to continuing our relationship with the city under a new contract that will further strengthen inter-governmental cooperation and ensure a positive trend in economic development and quality of life for the community,” said Marston Fortress Sr., Spring Arbor Township supervisor. One noteworthy change is the establishment of a sewer advisory board to promote communication and collaboration between the city and the customer communities regarding sewer use and wastewater treatment matters. The board will also ensure regular meetings between the parties. “The relationship that prevailed in the past between the city and surrounding townships did not serve the best interest of anyone,” Napoleon Township Supervisor Dan Wymer said. “We are…

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Ribbon Cutting at Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory

The new ‘old fashioned’ Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory, 1522 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson invites you to celebrate their opening with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 4:00 pm with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.  Ribbon Cutting guests can sign up to be entered into a drawing for a ó pound box of our Cherry Cheesecake featured fudge! Be sure to enter your name into the drawing between 3:30-4:30 pm. The drawing is at 4:30 pm. Your chances of winning are great and the fudge will just melt in your mouth. The Jackson Candy and Fudge Factory appreciates the immense response from the Jackson community in welcoming this new old fashioned candy store experience to town on September 22, 2015. They are located on the corner of E. Michigan Ave and Elm St. In the first week alone, 2,800 customers visited and savored 70 slabs worth of fudge! Thank you Jackson! With Bosses Day and Sweetest Day right around the corner, you can find a sweet gift that says you appreciate someone in their gift section. By visiting the Facebook page, you can see samples of gifts and read about how much enjoyment people get from visiting the store and eating the outstanding fudge!

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Monday, October 5

Nancy Popa, Consumers Energy, Renewable Energy Discussion;  Bill Jors, Candidate for City of Jackson Mayor;  Bart Goes to School, to Sharp Park Academy for Obstacle Course fundraiser;  Tami Davis, Turning Point Program Coordinator, Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA & Nicole Smith, Participant, Pink Ribbon Zumba Party;   Stefanie Riggs & Stephanie Schiro, United Way Women’s Leadership Council’s Power of the Purse;  Weekend Football Highlights  

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Week 7 Football Schedule

Friday October 9th Hanover-Horton at East Jackson Lansing Eastern at Jackson - JTV Grass Lake at Addison Vandercook Lake at Michigan Center - JTV Northwest at Marshall Springport at Concord Erie Mason at Columbia Central Manchester at Napoleon Saturday October 10th Western at Lumen Christi - JTV

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Michigan Community Credit Union Presents “Find the Fiesta”

Michigan Community Credit Union has purchased and fully wrap-branded a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The Credit Union is promoting a hashtag, a word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign (#) and used to identify messages on a specific topic for social media use, on the vehicle; #FindtheFiesta (Find the Fiesta). This hashtag was created as a fun and different way to interact and engage with the public. When the branded Fiesta is spotted out in the community, the Credit Union is welcoming the public to take a photo and post on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, or Instagram using the custom hashtag, #FindtheFiesta. Of those that post using this hashtag, one winner will be randomly chosen to win a $50 gift card and will be notified via social media. Winners are not required to be Michigan Community Credit Union member. The first winner will be randomly chosen in December of 2015. “We’re thrilled to bring Find the Fiesta promotion to our members and the public,” said Liz Hoffius, Marketing Manager of Michigan Community Credit Union. “This is a new and exciting way to engage with people in the community and on social media.”

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