Adam Bragenzer

Western School District Superintendent Michael Smajda updated viewers on the bond construction projects underway at the school's middle and high school campus.  The parking lots, commons and classrooms are expected to be completed within 4 weeks and the entire project is due to wrap by January 2014.  A new traffic flow will be implemented for the start of the school year and a video demonstrates the changes on the district's website.  Other guests:  Nostalgia Ink owner Leonard Litteral;  Janice Blixt, Michigan Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director;  Amy Thomson, Marketing Director, McDonald's;  Lynn Brown, founder of Cellblock Creations.

Larry Martin, producer of the World War II History series, "In Their Own Words",  presents Army Veteran Lee Zimmerman in the return of the popular first person recollection program with the Jackson District Library.  The programs are presented at the First United Methodist Church on select Saturdays throughout the summer and fall.  Lee Zimmerman will be featured on Saturday, August 3 at 10am. Other programs are September 7, 14, October 5 and November 2.   Other guests include:  antique expert Tim Bos;  Jane Robinson, Executive Director of Reading Writing Connection;  Nick Molony, The Pointe Bar and Grill;  Entertainment Correspondent Dave DeBaker;  Paddleboarding and kayaking with Ric Walton.

The Ella Sharp Museum is inviting you to put on your walking shoes  as they visit historic Mount Evergreen Cemetery and  the graves of some of Jackson’s notable Civil War heroes as portrayed by actors and Civil War re-enactors. The walk will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2013 with tours beginning at 3 p.m. Attendees should dress for the weather and be prepared to be on their feet for about an hour and a half, walking up and down several hills. Cost of tickets is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.  Executive Director Amy Reimann and Donna Riley also invited viewers to the weekly Patio Party on Thursday night.  Other guests:  Jackson County Sheriff Steve Rand;  Michelle Moore, owner of Not So Shabby Oh! So Chic on location;  Relay for Life volunteers Carla Davis, Linda Cossel and Monica Hommerding;  Pat Willis, Dan Machnik and Amanda Goldsmith from Willis & Machnik Financial Services; Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford, Cascades Humane Society.

Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens is putting last minute touches on this year's fair which begins Sunday.  Tickets are still available for all grandstand acts and are available at the fair office and online.  New food vendors, an expanded Birthing Barn and expanded entertainment are part of the week long exposition.  Other guests:  Jackson College EMS Program Director Clark Imus;  Elizabeth Deiterich, Michigan Shakespeare Festival's Dramaturg;  Mary Walsh and Dawson Ansely, Sitting Tall Therapeutic Riding Program;  1st Ward Council debate promoter Teddy Boyd.