Events of January 5, 6, and 7, 2018
January 5 Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. Stop by the Meijer Branch every Friday at 8:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Teen Glow Party at Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Bring your friends and come hang out from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for our teen glow party. Chow down on snacks, paint faces, play games, make slim, and more. Space is limited, so registration is required. Call the Carnegie Branch at (517) 788-4087 to reserve your spot. Intended for ages 11-17. The Kiwanis Winter Kids Series presents "Despicable Me 3”. Show Times are 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Doors open for the 1st screening at 10:30 A.M. and for the 2nd screening Doors open at 1:30 P.M. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Join Fee Special at Jackson YMCA. The Jackson YMCA invites you to join our PAY THE DAY join fee special throughout January. Join early for maximum discount. Contact the Jackson YMCA for membership rates and details at 517-782-0537 or visit our website jacksonymca.org. January 6 ESPN Radio Outdoor Adventure Expo. If you're into hunting, fishing, camping, and more you can't miss the opportunity to check out lots of vendors with sporting goods and more. $5 admission…
Friday, January 5, 2018
State Senator, MI 16th District, Mike Shirkey; Tony Hollow, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Ric Walton, The Walton Insurance Group, named Jackson Citizen Patriot Corporate Citizen of the Year; Meet the JTV Staff, with Producer, Teague Gerweck; Cascades Manor presents ‘Good Manors’ featuring Cocktails; Steve Tucker, The Michigan Theatre
Wind Chill Advisory and Bitter Cold
WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING. Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below zero to 25 below zero. We have about 36 more hours of this arctic air we have had over the area around Christmas. A major change in our weather pattern will begin on Sunday as the polar jet goes north of this area for awhile. This will mean this coming week will be significantly warmer than the past 2 weeks. The warmer air comes Sunday. This surge of moisture will bring a period of light snow to the area Sunday into Sunday night. Once in the warmer air we will see highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s most of next week. The next storm will be in the Thursday time frame. This could mean precipitation free weather Monday through Wednesday. Today Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -17. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values…
Sam Barnes Named Commonwealth Associates COO
Commonwealth Associates, Inc. has named Samuel R. Barnes, P.E., as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, he will oversee the daily operation, health, and efficiency of the organization and drive growth and innovation that increases value creation for Commonwealth’s clients. Barnes joined Commonwealth in 2012 to launch and develop the firm’s Power Generation and Energy Department. His leadership generally, and specifically in the department’s growth, led to the 2016 appointment of Barnes as the firm’s Executive Vice President, a title he retains. Barnes holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, where he also earned his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is active and visible in the industry through his leadership and service on conference planning committees, to include COAL-GEN, Electric Power, and the CIGRE U.S. National Committee. He also is recognized in the community for his work as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Jackson College in Jackson, Michigan. Chief Executive Officer Richard Collins commented, “Since his arrival, Sam’s passion, energy, and dedication to the growth and success of the firm, its professionals, and our clients have been obvious. Combined with his significant technical expertise and strong business acumen, he was…