Lumen track athletes set to tackle challenges of state finals
By Mike Moore Staff Writer Jackson — From the onset of the 2016 track and field season, Mike Woolsey has said the goal for his Lumen Christi track teams wasn’t to compete for a Division 3 state title. And that’s coming from a coach who guided the 2015 guys squad to the top spot in D-4. Instead, he spoke about getting this year’s group to peak at the right time, to put some of his athletes in position to compete for spots at the final, and if they make it, to then make the most of it. Well, speaking Friday morning, less than a day before the D-3 finals at Comstock Park, Woolsey’s approach hadn’t changed at all. “The goal and the mission is for our athletes to go there and set some personal bests,” Woolsey said. “This is the event everyone shoots for and wants to be part of.” The Titans will be well represented. Jacob Wildenhaus is the lone boy representative, and he’s set to compete in the 110-meter hurdles. “His goal is to go there and win,” Woolsey said simply. “He’s worked very hard for this, so it would be…
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Upcoming Closures for Bridge Work on I-94 in Jackson
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be resuming construction on two bridges on I-94 in Jackson County. On Monday, June 6, as part of the bridge work, M-99 and Gibbs Road, just east of Albion, will be closed. A detour will be posted when the two bridges are closed. In addition, there will be intermittent, daytime single lane closures on I-94 in this location between 9 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily, Monday through Thursday. Also on Monday, bridge work is expected to begin on Lansing Avenue over I-94 in Jackson. The bridge beams were damaged last year as the result of the bridge being hit by an oversized truck. On Lansing Avenue, one lane will be maintained in each direction on the north side of the bridge. On I-94, it is anticipated there will be a full freeway closure at night on Wednesday, June 8, and Thursday, June 9, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night to remove and set beams at the bridge. A detour will be posted when the freeway is closed.
Northwest and Western to renew baseball rivalry in district semifinal
By Mike Moore Staff Writer The natural and obvious rivalries remain on the gridiron and hardwood. But don’t forget the springtime when school is winding down, summer beckons, and the baseball state playoffs officially heat up. Now, an extra little flavor for good measure. Taking part in the Eaton Rapids Division 2 district, the Western and Northwest baseball teams are set to square off in a semifinal at 10 a.m. Bragging rights on the line, sure. But a ticket to the district final, and shot at a regional appearance serves as the cherry on top. “Anytime you play Northwest, there is that added flavor,” Western coach Scott Oliver said with a laugh. “It makes it fun to be a part.” Northwest coach Cory Parrott is a 1999 grad of Western. “That adds something to it,” he said. “But it’s not about me. It’s about this rivalry. There’s a respect you have to have. We expect a good, competitive game.” That’s the way the first two meetings this year went. In both games of a May 17 doubleheader, Northwest led entering the seventh inning. In both games, Western found…
Friday, June 3
Jim Dunn, Summit Township Supervisor; Brad Kuhbander, Michigan International Speedway, Brian Surgener, Jackson Coffee Company and Bruce VanEyck, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Pete Healy & Mike Longnecker, Great Lakes Burn Camp; Phil & Barb Tripp, Tripp’s Auto Shop & Collision Centers, Title Sponsors, Center Stage Jackson’s 1776; Mike Woizeschke & Cindy Acker, Pedal & Whine Bike Tour; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group
Community Bowl Scholarships Announced
Lumen Christi Catholic School has announced this year’s recipients for the Community Bowl Scholarship. Proceeds from the sponsorships were divided between Lumen Christi and Jackson High for post-secondary scholarships to be awarded to the Class of 2016. Each of the following students were awarded a $1,000 Community Bowl Scholarship and will be attending Jackson College: Kyle Allen Nadji Butris Morgan Cordell-Potter Mallory Crowley Nolan Crowley Kathryn Gallant Kelli Good Dillon Guilfoil Derek Hargrove Anna Kelley Nathan Rogers Lea Soltis Alexandra Soule Khadiyah Willis Lumen Christi President, Ms. Elaine Crosby, said, “We want to thank the sponsors who made the Community Bowl a successful event. We have chosen to keep the scholarship dollars in Jackson this year. We are privileged to have an institution where our young people can remain in the area and continue their academic career.”
Black Box Summer Series Offered at Tecumseh Center for the Arts
Tecumseh Center for the Arts brings Pure Michigan to its stage this summer with their Black Box Summer Series scheduled for the fourth Thursday of June, July, and August at 7:00 PM. The Tecumseh Players will start off the series on June 23 and we couldn't be more thrilled! Come out and join in the fun as Tecumseh Players showcase their talents at improv, staged readings and mayhem. This casual event will welcome Tecumseh Players as they perform interactive theatre, share information on their upcoming events, answer questions, and let everyone know about the theatrical performance being planning for December. On Thursday, July 28, The Crossed Lines will perform live on the TCA stage. These seasoned Ypsilanti musicians consistently create thoughtful and passionate music complete with mandolin, fiddle and piano. This musical group with Tecumseh connections combines bluegrass, folk and rock that everyone will enjoy. Closing out the Black Box Summer Series will be Kylee Phillips on Thursday, August 25th. This up and coming pop singer, pianist, and song writer from Plymouth, Michigan, has garnered comparisons to Sara Bareilles and Brandi Carlile. Kylee has performed all over the state of Michigan, from her hometown of Plymouth to local music hot…
Spring Arbor University announces formal groundbreaking ceremony for new tennis facility
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University announced today (June 2) that the groundbreaking ceremony for its new tennis facility will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at the Cougar Tennis Courts. Demolition of the current tennis facility has already begun, and major upgrades are scheduled for the new Ronald L. and Marvel C. Jones Tennis Complex, which includes the complete rebuilding of the existing courts with post-tensioned concrete. Two new courts are also being added, bringing the total number of courts to eight. In addition to the new world-class courts and playing surface, the plans also include a clubhouse building with locker rooms for use by the teams. The upgrades were made possible thanks to a generous gift from Ron and Marvel Jones, who wanted to support the tennis program. “We are extremely thankful for the generosity of Ron and Marvel Jones and their tremendous investment in the lives of Spring Arbor University students,” said Brent Ellis, SAU President. “This gift enables our tennis programs to continue to recruit excellent student-athletes as well as provide an outstanding tennis venue for our teams and our community.” While the Jones’ lead gift helped make…