Adam Bragenzer

Sarah Ermatinger, Vice-President of Marketing at CP Federal Credit Union, reported on the Credit Union's community involvement over the past year.  More than 50% of the CU's employees participated in volunteer initiatives and more than $130,000 was donated to organizations and non-profits.  Again the year, CP Federal will be sponsoring the Champions Club at Michigan International Speedway with several major upgrades designed for the fans' enjoyment.  Other guests:  Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka;  Women's Health Week with Dr. Monica Hill and Marti Griffith, R.N. from the Center for Family Health;  Communications Director Jim Brian, United Way of Jackson, with Kristin Pluta, Coordinator of "Project Access";  Reading-Writing Connection Executive Director Jane Robinson and Melissa Quisenberry of the Jackson YMCA on summer reading camps presented by both organizations. Update:  This episode also airs on Friday, May 17.

Michigan International Speedway and Americrown Executive Chef Paul Miller previews food pairings planned for this weekend's Michigan Wine & Beer Fest presented by Experience Jackson.  Manager of Public Relations Brad Kuhbander urged viewers to make reservations soon as the pairings sessions sell out ahead of time.  Tickets and details at mispeedway.com and experiencejackson.com.  Other guests include:  Jackson County Airport Manager Kent Maurer;  Steve Ansuini, President of the Center for Employee Development at JCC;  Ann Holt and Katie Snyder from AWARE's "Love, Loss & What I Wore" event Thursday at 7:30 at the Michigan Theatre;  Charene Henderson and Michael Whitcomb with the "Awake, Aware and Enlightenment Festival", Saturday and Sunday at the American 1 Fair Events Center;  Middle School at Parkside Band Director Kevin Krieger with Wednesday evening's (7:30PM) "Pop Goes the Eagle" concert at the Middle School.

One of Jackson Magazine's 2013 Teachers of the Year, Michigan Center's Michelle DuBois visited the show today along with her superintendent, Scott Koziol.  DuBois was featured with four other teachers in a special issue of Jackson Magazine (read online here).  Other guests:  Patti Poppe from Consumers Energy and Bill Farrant from the Intermediate School District on the Robotics Fair;  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinki from The Toy House;  the latest segment of our trip to U.S. Marines Recruit Depot in San Diego;  movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton from The Walton Agency.

Melissa Callison, one of the founders of the United Way's Women's Leadership Council filled in for Bart today.  Melissa's guests include:  Principal of Lyle Torrant Center Sharon Putman and teacher Angie Thompson;  "Coffee Talk" with Robert Ernst from Jackson Coffee Company;  Mike McKenna and Beth Schafer from the United Way;  Cascades Humane Society board member Rachael Brege;  Jim Francis, Jackson Community Federal Credit Union CEO.

Today the annual Police Memorial Ceremony was held at Bucky Harris Park.  The Jackson Police Department, Jackson County Sheriff Department and the Michigan State Police honor those who have given their life in the line of duty.  A few moments from the event on today's show.  Guests include:  Geoff Bontrager, Superintendent of Northwest Community Schools reflects on the historic passage of both bond proposals yesterday;  Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch;  Grass Lake's Family Worship Center Pastor Andy Scheller with the "We Heart Grass Lake" Day;  AARP Michigan's Open House (Friday, May 10 from 1 to 4 PM at Gene Davis Convention Center) with Gurtie Crater;  Jackson Men's Chorus Spring Concert promo (May 14, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7PM) with Bill Reid;  DDA Day with Wendy Clifton and Rebecca Rae;  another installment of our trip to Marine Corps Recruiting Station in San Diego.