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JTV Presents Special “Bart Hawley Show” Episode on Heroin Epidemic

Andy's Angels founder Mike Hirst (JTV) JTV will be presenting a special edition of "The Bart Hawley Show" on Monday, June 27, focusing exclusively on the community's heroin and prescription drug abuse problem.   A panel of experts will join host Bart Hawley to share information on the link between prescription drugs and abuse, crime resulting from addiction and ways to get help.  In addition to experts, recovering heroin addicts will be telling their personal stories. Among the guests:  Congressman Tim Walberg, Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Undersheriff Chris Kuhl and Mike Hirst, founder of Andy's Angels.  Mike founded Andy's Angels following the heroin overdose of his son, Andy as a way to help other families from going through the pain the Hirst family has endured.  Mike has worked closely with heroin and prescription drug abusers helping them toward recovery.  He also was instrumental in establishing the annual Drug Summit, now in planning stages for its third year. Three recovering addicts will also be on the show to talk about how they became addicted and the struggles they endure daily.  The three also participated in a film made by Andy's Angels that is used in area schools, service…

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Thursday, June 23

Rep. Earl Poleski, State Representative, 64th District;  General Materials BuilderWalk;  Carmel McDonald, Middle School Dean, Paragon Charter Academy & Art Teacher Dana Van Sumeren;  David VanHoof, Candidate for Jackson County Commissioner District 6;  Scott Vitale, Childrenz Challenge, with Diyral Briggs, American Football Linebacker/Free Agent;  Richard King, King’s Auto & Truck Repair

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