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Monthly Archives: April 2022

Grand River Brewery Recognized for Commitment to Michigan Workers through Registered Apprenticeship Programs

The entrance to Grand River Brewery in Downtown Jackson.  Photo by Bart Hawley, JTV. (April 29, 2022 4:33 PM) The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Office of Apprenticeship in Michigan recognized Veritas Wineries LLC, owner and operator of Grand River Brewery for their commitment to benefitting the state’s current and future workforce through the use of Registered Apprenticeship. The Registered Apprenticeship Celebration Event, a part of Michigan’s new “Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship” campaign, celebrated employers, sponsors and program intermediaries for their leadership in using this training model to develop highly-skilled workers in Michigan. Justin Dalenberg, CEO at Grand River Brewery and Doll n Burgers said he started the apprenticeship program to add expert training for his workforce.  "I wanted to improve our internal training while also providing an opportunity for our teams to gain valuable training that is accredited that can translate into their future, “ Dalenberg said. Dalenberg told JTV his company currently has three certified apprenticeship programs, Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, and Restaurant Manager.  Currently, Grand River Brewery has about 12 people enrolled and working on their apprenticeships. Dalenberg said, “When they are completed they…

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Jackson Business Briefs April 29, 2022

Lassiter Announces Departure as Henry Ford Health CEO Henry Ford Health President and CEO Wright L. Lassiter III this week announced that he will be leaving his role as the head of the health system in late July to assume the CEO role at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the U.S. After conversations with the Henry Ford Health Board of Directors and senior leadership team, Lassiter shared the news with Henry Ford’s 33,000 team members in a personal note. “It has truly been one of the great honors of my life to lead the incredibly relentless, resilient, innovative, diverse and compassionate team that is Henry Ford Health. It has been said that when you need heroism at scale, when you are faced with a seemingly insurmountable challenge, when others say ‘no,’ you come to Henry Ford. I found this to be true – every day. I am incredibly proud of the transformative work we have done together in and across communities in Michigan and far beyond. I have no doubt that the influence and impact of Henry Ford will continue to grow and flourish long after my final day here,” said Lassiter. The Henry Ford…

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Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial Returns After Two Year Hiatus

Jackson Police Chief Elmer Hitt speaks at the 2019 Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial.  JTV photo. (April 29, 2022 12:24 PM) After a two year pause, law enforcement agencies from across Jackson County will gather in Downtown Jackson to honor those killed in the line of duty. The Jackson Law Enforcement Memorial is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11 at 12 PM in the TRUE Community City Square. This will be the first in-person memorial since 2019. The 2020 and 2021 public tributes were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of National Police Week, this annual event pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. This year’s memorial is organized by the Jackson Police Department Honor Guard. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police Jackson Post, and the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety are also participating. Law enforcement leaders from Jackson County will give remarks, with Undersheriff Chris Simpson delivering the keynote address. The names of Jackson County officers killed on the job will be read during the “Roll Call of Heroes”, followed by a gun salute and taps. Elmer Hitt, Director…

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Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard April 28, 2022

Baseball Charlotte 4, Jackson 3: Charlotte scored a run in the seventh inning to pull out the win. Nathaniel Hobbs and Michael Foust had a pair of hits for the Vikings.  Charlotte 7, Jackson 6: Jackson scored twice in the top of the seventh inning, but Charlotte had another walk-off win. Michael Kirby had three hits and Jacob Nichols, Steven DeVaughn, and Michael Foust each had two hits in the loss. Jackson is now 9-5 on the season.  Hanover-Horton 9, Lumen Christi 5: Hunter Fox struck out nine batters on the mound and had three hits at the plate against Lumen Christi. Travis Drennan also had three hits and Graham Gumper and Luke Soper finished with two hits and two RBIs each for Hanover-Horton (9-4). The Titans (5-4-1) were limited to six hits in the contest.  Michigan Center 8, Western 5: Noah Mast had two hits – including a home run – and knocked in three runs for the Cardinals. Cohen Spitzer had two hits and knocked in three runs for Western (6-6).  Michigan Center 12, Western 8: The Cardinals scored five times in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull out the win. Carter Martin had two hits…

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Friday, April 29, 2022

JTV News presents The Morning Show. Friday, Andy and Bart’s guests:  Dr. Matt Badtke, Science Chair & Ph.D. Virology, Jackson College.  A Visit with Experience Jackson; Rachel Buchanan Interviews Salena Taylor & Hakim Crampton; Southside Summer Series.  Believe the Hype with Kriss Giannetti, Jackson Public Schools.  9 AM and 11 AM.   (replay from April 28) Friday on The Bart Hawley Show: Cory Mays, Executive Director, Downtown Development Authority summer preview;  Jenifer Scanlon, Realtor, The Brokerage House;  Sally Krichbaum, Gilbert Chocolates; Mother's Day Gift Ideas;  Bart’s Visit to Northwest High School with Jeremiah Britton, Muralist;  Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent.  1, 5, 8, and 11 PM;  2 and 5 AM.    (replay from April 28) This week on JTV: Food Circus: Host Adrien Sharp heads to beautiful Clark Lake and visits the home of Gary Schultz and family. Adam Evans and Susan Myers grill a delicious meal including skirt steak, pesto tomato and grilled seasoned zucchini. Where We Live  Where We Live visits Reality's Chance Sanctuary at Pleasant Lake and looks at this sanctuary for wild horses. Owner Laura Hauenstein shows off the grounds and explains the mission as we trot from one end of the property to the other. Reality's Chance Sanctuary on…

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Events of April 29, 30, and May 1, 2022

April 29 Shredded Party.  11 AM to 1 PM.  Richmond Brothers.  Once tax season is over and you know more about protecting your identity, shred your documents safely and also help a good cause! Learn more and make sure to let us know you're coming here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../shredded-party-public...  Bring your personal documents to be securely shredded and destroyed on-site (paper only - paper clips, staples and small binder clips are okay).  Grab Lunch from the Food Truck.  Whiskey Jack's BBQ Food Truck will be on-site if you'd like to purchase a delicious shredded pork sandwich or lunch of your choice. Then take your lunch back home or to work, or join us in our hangar to eat with friends!  Help Those In Need.  We will also be accepting donations to Americares and RB will be matching the first $500 in donations.  Richmond Brothers, Jackson County Airport. Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale.  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  9 AM to 5:30 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday.   Bargain day on Saturday: all items are $1. JSO Chopin, Price & Norris.  Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3 PM at Weatherwax…

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