Brian Rich, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience; Dave Wooden, City of Jackson Fire Department; Flip Lefere, Lefere Realty; Dave Lawrence, Artist & Book Author, ‘Artists in Jackson’; Todd Desy, Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning; Ric Walton, the Walton Insurance Group
Elaine Crosby, President, Lumen Christi Catholic School, with Stephanie Kristovic, new Principal; General Materials, BuilderWalk; Caleb Allen, The Craft Agency, Water Damage and Flood Insurance; Pansy Westheimer, Pool Coordinator, ‘Support our Pool’, Michigan Center, with Gary Merritt and Carol Stygles; Dave Goldfarb and Al McGivern, Boy Scouts’ Camp Teetonkah; Dave DeBaker, Entertainment Correspondent
Temperatures and humidity will be increasing into the weekend with forecast temperatures into the 90s and heat indices near 100º. There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms after midnight tonight. Another round of thunderstorms will be possible Thursday night. The forecast calls for temperatures into the 90s for Thursday thru Sunday. The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff Emergency Management Division is encouraging citizens to be extra cautious when outside for extended periods of time. Sheriff Steve Rand encourages citizens to take the necessary precautions to prevent serious health effects such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Stay cool • Stay in air-conditioned buildings. • Contact Central Michigan 211 by calling 211 or www.centralmichigan211.org to locate an air-conditioned shelter in your area. • Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. • Limit outdoor activity, especially midday when it is the hottest part of the day and avoid direct sunlight. • Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. • Take cool showers or baths to lower your body temperature. • Check on at-risk friends, family and neighbors at least twice a day. Stay hydrated • Drink more than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink…
United Way of Jackson County has been awarded $66,551 in federal funds to support food and shelter programs in high-need areas. The emergency funding is provided through the Emergency Food And Shelter National Board Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). United Way invites local governmental and private voluntary organizations that qualify to apply for these funds. To be considered, applying organizations must meet these criteria: Hold current 501(c) 3 non-profit status; Provide a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and a Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN); Have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter; Have no phase #32 or #33 compliance issues if they are current FEMA recipients; Have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit; and Practice nondiscrimination. In addition, private non-profit organizations must have a voluntary board of directors. To be considered for funding, proposals must be submitted to the United Way office, 536 N. Jackson Street, Jackson, Mich., 49203. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. A local board of Jackson County residents will determine how the funds will be distributed. This board is responsible for recommending agencies to…
Chief Matt Heins, Jackson Police Department, with Lt. Andy Stoner, Assistant Post Commander, Michigan State Police; Denise Owens, Jackson County Fair Manager; Mike Longnecker, Great Lakes Burn Camp; Phil Wrzesinski, How Bazaar Jackson; Actors, Michigan Shakespeare Festival
Cindy Allen & Sandra Phelan, Jackson College Potter Center Shows; Mike Brown, Jackson Area Transportation Authority; Phil Wrzesinski, The Toy House; Steve Trosin, JSO Affinity Series; Catina Lowe, ACS Relay for Life; Reps from Big Brothers Big Sisters
Music, comedy, magic, stage shows and more await audiences in the 2016-17 Potter Center entertainment series announced today by Jackson College. Tickets are on sale now at the Potter Center Box Office. This season’s performances include: Bill Engvall, Oct. 1, 2016, two shows, 5 & 8 p.m. – Bill Engvall is a top comedian and Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling comedy recording artist. He starred in and executive produced his own self-titled sitcom on TBS, which ran for three seasons. He was part of the sketch comedy show, “Blue Collar TV,” which ran on the WB network, and the successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, some of the most watched movies and specials in Comedy Central history. Bill’s first album, “Here’s Your Sign,” is certified platinum and held the No. 1 position on the Billboard Comedy Chart for 15 straight weeks. His second album, “Dorkfish,” also debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart, as did his subsequent comedy albums. Bill has written several books, including his 2007 autobiography “Bill Engvall –Just A Guy.” Tickets cost $60, $55 and $50. The Magic of Bill Blagg Live, Oct. 21, 2016, 7:30 p.m. – Bill Blagg has had a magical life. He was just 5…
Guest Host, Joe Brandeberry, US Staffing; Dave Herman, Crankshaft Machine Group; Donny Crumsby, Martinrea Jonesville; Justin Tobin & Jim Dolson, US Staffing; Bryan Fritz, Advanced Communication Cabling; Lynne Beebe & Bryan Beebe, Brothers Landscaping; John Rockey, EXIT 1st Realty; Bill Georgopoulos, Professional Home Inspections
The Jackson Police Department will host a community meeting, open to the public, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Martin Luther King Center to discuss the recent shooting incidents within the city. Following a short presentation by Matt Heins, the city’s director of police and fire services, a panel of city police officials will open up the meeting to questions from those in attendance. Officials from the Jackson County Sheriff ’s Office and Michigan State Police have also been asked to attend. Two recent incidents involving shootings within the city have sparked community concern, and JPD officials are looking to quell that concern and discuss the investigations into incidents involving firearms so far this year. Investigations continue into a drive-by shooting on Summit Avenue that sent four people to the hospital with gunshot wounds Monday, July 11, and a drive-by shooting at a gas station on Francis Street the following day. JPD officials say they believe the two incidents were related. It is expected discussion may also include the recent police deaths in Dallas and Baton Rouge and overall concerns by citizens and police nationwide.
Photos by Ryan Kerwin, JTV. Photos from Hot Air Jubilee Saturday morning launch. July 16, 2016