Adam Bragenzer

Spring Arbor University has named Judith Ganton the 2013 Alumnus of the Year, honoring her for her service to the community and the University.  Judi shared some of her reasons for her support and involvement with SAU on today's show.  Other guests:  Zach Perfitt, Principal and Katie Ambs, Intervention Director, Paragon Charter Academy;  Jackson High students Rashaun Nixon, Tyra Williams and Thomas Griffin-Johnson, members of Vikings for Change;  Michelle Moore, owner of Not So Shabby, Oh! So Chic and Victoria Beaman, Kiss & Make-up;  Jane Robinson, Executive Director, Reading Writing Connection;  Pet of the Week with Cascades Humane Society's Sue Lovell. PROGRAM NOTE:  Wednesday's show will replay on Thursday, October 17.

Michael Masters has been named founding president of the new Jackson Preparatory and Early College.  The school will be located on the campus of Jackson College and will open its doors in the fall of 2014.  Previously, Masters served as the dean of Jackson College's off campus operations.  Other guests:  Jackson Learning Lab Director Alicia Williams with students Sherae Manee and Madelyn Hauglie;  JR Sauceda and Billy Beers, Jackson Percussion Concussion event;  Pastor Bennie Gibson, New Macedonia Baptist Church, pizza flipping with Bart and Dan Laughlin at Laughlin's Slice of Spice.

The College and Career Access Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 21 at 5:30pm.  Director Linda Brian and Advisor Whitney Stoner talked about the new location in the Target wing at Jackson Crossing, along with the new name and added services.  Other guests:  Tara Ragauss, Education Program Manager, Consumers Energy;  Ben Puhr, Director/Co-Founder, Project HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) with client Burt Passino, holding a fundraiser on November 9 at Commonwealth Commerce Center;  Angela Machnik, Events Coordinator, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce;  Capital City Brass Band Music Director and Conductor Bill Waterman, promoting "All Tied Up" concert, Sunday at 7PM at the Michigan Theatre.