Adam Bragenzer

Kiwanis Club of Jackson's George Veach outlined the schedule of films to be presented at the new season of the Kiwanis Club Travel Adventure Film Series.  The first production visits the landmarks of historic Route 66.  Jackson High School Auditorium is the venue again this year, with the kickoff on Thursday, October 3 at 7pm.  Other guests:  Jackson Area Transportation Authority General Manager Cameron McCollum on new route expansions;  Professional Photographer Ryan Kerwin, also on assignments for JTV and jtv.maintainndev.com.  PROGRAM NOTE:  Due to a city-wide power failure during the telecast and taping, scheduled guests Virginia McGee, Jim Collins, Ed Smith, Albert Rossner and Kathy Brafford did not appear and will be rescheduled.  Today's show is an abbreviated 90 minutes.

Congressman Tim Walberg discussed the current federal budget impasse and the likelihood for a resolution this week.  Walberg predicted the Senate would vote to eventually approve the bill passed last week by the House that de-funded Obamacare.  Other topics discussed:  Syria, United Nations, IRS and Iran.  Other guests:  Kevin Oxley, Superintendent, Jackson County Intermediate School District;  Amy Reimann, Executive Director, Ella Sharp Museum and Emily Jarvi, Director of Education;  Historic Prison Tours with Judy Gail Krasnow and Thomas Burke;  Mission of Hope Cancer Fund events with Rock Mangus, Leanne Schwartz and Linda Spranger.

The 3rd annual Grass Lake Education Foundation's "Festival of Tables" is scheduled for October 12 at Grass Lake High School.  Superintendent Brad Hamilton and Director of Community Education and Cooperative Services Doug Moeckel are inviting supporters to attend, buy a table or donate auction items.  The festival's website has a table participation form and more information.  Other guests:  64th District State Representative Earl Poleski;  Owner of American Speedy Printing Amy Lienhard;  Columbia Central High School video production students Josh Leppert and Connor Sullivan;  Chuck Minix, owner of House of Taco.

The Grand River Marketplace Oktoberfest highlights a busy weekend of activities in Greater Jackson.  Downtown entertainment entrepreneur John Burtka, owner of Grand River Marketplace, along with Brewer Ben Tackett provided a sneak peek of the beers to be introduced at the festival.  The fun begins at 12 Noon with Randy Wrozek and the Hy-Notes throughout the afternoon, Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers in the evening, German foods and treats, face-painting, cotton candy and more.  Other activities include the Jackson Family Fall Festival on the St. Johns/JCMS campus, Family Farmfest throughout Jackson County, Festival of the Forks in Albion and more.  Details on the JTV Community Calendar.  Other guests:  State Senator Mike Nofs;  Sheriff Steve Rand, Jackson Police Chief Matt Heins and Crimestoppers Chairman Lt. Col. Michael Thompson;  Jimena Loveluck, HIV/AIDS Resource Center with AIDSWALK Michigan in Jackson September 28;  Spring Arbor University Athletic Director Ryan Cottingham;  New Products with Ric Walton.