Vandercook Lake vs. Jackson Christian Boys Video Highlights
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Vandercook Lake vs. Napoleon Girls Video Highlights
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American 1 Credit Union Offers Over $15,000 in Scholarships
Jackson, MI - American 1 Credit Union is pleased to offer over 15 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to high school seniors in Michigan through the annual Community Involvement Scholarship Program. Each student who applies for the scholarship will submit an essay, in 1,500 words or less, on the benefits of altruism and how the student has impacted his or her community through their involvement. Scholarships are funded through American 1’s Skip-a-Pay program, where credit union members can choose to skip one month’s loan payment for $25. That $25 funds the scholarship program. Scholarship applications are available online at www.American1CU.org, under the Events tab, and then selecting Giving Back. The application deadline is Friday, February 26th 2016 American 1 Credit Union serves over 53,000 members through 13 branches in 7 counties. Based in Jackson, American 1 is proud to be Michigan, hosting more than 10 free, family-friendly events every year in the areas we serve. We strive to give back and to be a truly, local financial option for our communities. Visit our website at www.american1cu.org for more information. Email applications to: scholarship@a1cu.org (.doc, .docx, or .pdf files only) Mail applications to: Community Scholarship Program…
Kiwanis Club of Jackson Offers College Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
Jackson, Michigan — The Kiwanis Club of Jackson is now accepting applications for college scholarships. Applicants must live in Jackson County, graduate from a Jackson County high school in the spring (or be home-schooled students who live in Jackson County), and plan to attend full-time a college or university within Jackson County (Baker College-Jackson, Jackson College or Spring Arbor University). They must also show success in high school and exemplify the Kiwanis standards through extra-curricular activities and volunteer opportunities, as well as work experience if applicable. Find more details, as well as the scholarship application, at www.jacksonkiwanis.com. The application deadline is Friday, March 25, 2016 at 5 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson will announce the four recipients in the spring. Each will receive a one-time grant of $1,000. This scholarship is not based on financial needs. For more information, contact Scholarship Chair Jessica Mitchell at (517) 629-6517 Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Jackson was established in 1918. Today, it is more than 80 members strong.
Wednesday, January 20
Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor; Dan & Sam Ross, Old Irish Mill, with Builder, Ryan Henry; Bob Hoffman, The Wharton Center; Mindy Bradish-Orta, President, Jackson Co. Chamber of Commerce; Ashley Smith, 2016 Chili Cookoff
At the Last Second
Jackson boys hoops team falls to Holt 49-48 on last-second free throw By Mike Moore Staff Writer Holt – At some point, this sort of ridiculous pattern has to come to an end. Doesn’t it? Entering Tuesday night’s road game at Holt, the Jackson boys basketball team had lost four games this year by a total of 10 points. Well, make that five losses by 11 points, now. “It’s tough,” coach Dan Crowley said simply following the 49-48 setback. Holt hit a free throw with 3.2 seconds remaining to break a tie game. “We were right in it, but didn’t shoot well enough from the perimeter. We didn’t make one 3-pointer, which is highly unusual.” Losing in such a tight contest isn’t, though, which makes things even tougher to swallow. The teams were tied 12-12 after the first quarter, and despite a huge size advantage, Holt only led 23-22 at the halftime break. Jackson could have enjoyed a lead at halftime, but hit just 6-of-12 free throws in the first 16 minutes. The third quarter was more of the same, as the teams went back and forth and played to a 37-37 tie entering the final quarter. Trailing 48-46 with…
A method to the (schedule) madness
Somewhat average record is byproduct of much bigger goals for Grass Lake girls By Mike Moore Staff Writer Grass Lake – At first look, this is a 6-4 team and one that was third in the Cascades Conference heading into play Tuesday night. “But if you look a little closer, you’ll see just what we’ve done with the schedule,” Grass Lake girls basketball coach Jeremy Davies said about his squad. “We tried to ramp up our schedule this year in order to prepare ourselves better for the long run.” The Warriors started the season with a 55-42 loss to Northwest, a team that’s 6-1. Other losses came to Pittsford (9-0), Napoleon (7-0) and a 44-43 setback to Manchester (6-2). That’s a combined 28-3 record of teams who have found a way to top Grass Lake entering Tuesday night. The Warriors still have games scheduled with Ypsilanti Arbor Prep (9-1) and Blissfield (8-1) before the season is out. “This is something that prepares you, I feel,” Davies said. “When you play a lesser team and win by 40, or whatever, I don’t think that does anything for either team.” And more than…
Ice fishing tournament moved to Wamplers Lake
BROOKLYN, Mich. - Area angler Zach Bivins just smiled when it was announced last February that the Midwest Open Ice Fishing tournament would be held at Devils Lake in 2016. “We love that lake,” Bivins said with a big grin on his face. That grin may have disappeared last Friday when it was announced that the 2016 tournament would be moved to Wamplers Lake because of poor ice conditions at Devils Lake. “Wamplers Lake is safe enough already and should be ready for the Jan. 31 event,” tournament director Tom Knutson of Knutson’s Recreation said. “We had 4 inches of ice last week.” Knutson said Wamplers Lake – unlike Devils Lake – is in a bowl and it is round in shape. “Wamplers does not have a lot of points that can separate with warm temperatures,” Knutson said. “The wind lays in a bowl and helps it freeze.” Last year Steve and Brian Romsek of the Grand Rapids area took home the top prize of $20,100 by catching 5.36 pounds of crappies and bluegills. Zach and Isaac Bivins finished second with 5.29 pounds to earn $3,500. It was their first big check in the event. “I fished the tournament as…
Weekend Broadcast Schedule – January 23rd, 24th
This weekend on JTV For more High School Basketball coverage watch Thursday Night Hoops at 7:30pm and 10:30pm