Bart Hawley Show Guests

The 2014 iCreate Poetry Contest Main Event will be held at the Michigan Theatre Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30.  iCreate founder John Voelz will be among the dozen or so musicians performing student poetry in song.  More than 40 poems have been selected to be turned into songs in themes of perseverance, hope, courage or peace.  Admission is free and open to all.  Other guests:  Jackson Mayor Jason Smith;  Cindy Lyons, Jackson Area Career Center;  Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society "Pet of the Week";   a visit to St. Joseph Parish for the annual Paczki making event.

Maria Orlowski, PhD has published a memoir of her experiences as a "Hidden Child" growing up in Poland during the Holocaust of World War II.  "Trains:  A Memoir of a Hidden Childhood during and after World War II" is available at the Ella Sharp and Allegiance gift shops, Cuppa Coffeehouse and online.  Born Miriam Winter, Maria lost her entire family and lived in hiding while being shuttled from family to family to avoid capture by the Nazis.  Maria is a Jackson resident and retired Adjunct Instructor for Jackson College.  Other guests:  Michael Masters, President of Jackson Preparatory and Early College;  Judy Gail Krasnow, Historic Prison Tours;  Mike Shore with the Western Schools time capsule opening ceremony;  Melissa Peters and Gretchen Dula, Jackson District Library's Cat in the Hat event this Saturday.

64th District State Representative Earl Poleski and House Republicans are considering a plan unveiled by Speaker Jase Bolger that would provide 10% yearly savings on auto insurance premiums while limiting benefits.  The plan would put a cap on catastrophic medical benefits at $10 million.   Poleski says the change could allow more insurers to enter the state and provide lower premiums by way of competition.  Other guests:  "In the Kitchen" with Lisa Spampinato, Personal Chef;  Larry Jacobson, JTV Sports;  Shannon Lowder, Rachel Flowers and Betsy Vickers, A Healing Place;  Aaron Ring, PC Solutions.

The JAMA Educator of the Year, John Riedeman of the Jackson Area Career Center updated viewers on the First Robotics team progress in preparing for competition next month.  Students Tyler Schiller, Hanover Horton senior and Kyle Fouty, Western senior are among the team members who have been building a robot for the statewide competition.  The Career Center will hold an open house for prospective students and their families on Thursday, February 27th.  Other guests:  Tina Hamilton, CEO, Michigan Community Credit Union;  Kathryn Williams, Clinical Director, AWARE;  Catina Lowe, American Cancer Society:  a visit to Laughlin's Slice of Spice.

O'Harrow Construction Co. Vice President of Engineering Scott Gillett, P.E. discussed the load factors that are considered in roof construction.  With the season's heavy snow and upcoming rain and warm spell, some area roofs might be in danger of being damaged.  Scott suggests keeping roof drains clear of snow and ice.  During construction, roofs in our region should have a load factor of 20 pounds per square foot.  O'Harrow Construction recently was honored along with Chemetall with the Chamber of Commerce Brick Award for the new facility along I-94.  Other guests:   Toby Berry, CEO, Community Action Agency with Carrie Schneider, Consumers Energy on "Walk for Warmth" this Friday at noon in downtown Jackson;  Jackson District Library Henrietta Branch Manager Sarah Hashimoto with Library Assistant Tylor Hanshaw;  Frank Weathers, Teressa Delph and Alice Lewis, City of Jackson Human Relations Commission;  Rick Wilson and Shawna Tello, Jackson YMCA;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Northwest Community Schools Superintendent Geoff Bontrager announced the date for the groundbreaking of the new elementary school is April 30, 2014.  Construction to replace the current Parnall Elementary School will last approximately 15 months with an anticipated opening of August 2015.  A variety of projects are underway or being planned following the passage of the district's bond proposals last fall.  Other guests:  Dave Craft, The Craft Agency;  Noah Nagy, Thought 1 Scholarship Fund Basketball Game Fundraiser (March 22 at Western High School);  Engineer's Week with Mid-Michigan MPSE President-Elect Robert Uddin, Commonwealth Associates, Bruce Lowstuter, Clean Energy Systems (2014 Engineer of the Year) and Aaron Winter, Consumers Energy (2014 Young Engineer of the Year);Shannon Hennessy, K105.3 Bridal Fair (Sunday at American 1 Events Center).

Tony Curtis, Principal and CPA, Rehmann,  received the honor of being the 22,000th guest of The Bart Hawley Show on today's program.  The show celebrated its 13th anniversary last month and has hosted 22,007 guests (as of today) since debuting in 2001.  Tony discussed the services offered by Rehmann that include international tax and business accounting, wealth management and investigative services.  Rehmann community support includes the sponsorship of the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History's weekly patio parties starting in April.  Other guests:  65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey;  Dan Bishop, Consumers Energy's Senior Public Information Director;  Jackson County Rose Queen Emily Sioma with Rose Queen pageant Director Lynda Waldron;  Dave DeBaker with movie reviews;  Ric Walton, Walton Agency. PROGRAM NOTE:  Today's show will replay on Monday, February 17th.

Jackson resident Scott Vogt bagged the third largest buck ever in Michigan bow hunting history last November and displayed his prized trophy on today's show.  Using a compound bow, Scott brought down the 252 deer in southern Jackson county.  The 15 point buck had an antler measure of 176 inches.  After a visit to the taxidemist, the trophy resides in his home along with an elk he bagged in Colorado earlier in the year.  Other guests:  Western Schools Superintendent Michael Smajda;  BuilderWalk with General Materials;  Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst, Jackson Coffee Company;  Alex Cash, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan;  Elaine Robinson, Michigan Historic Preservation Network.

In observance of National Women's Heart Health Month, Michigan Heart cardiologist Dr. Cathy Glick and Allegiance Women's Health Center Director Joan Elzinga shared risk factors, prevention and treatment information with viewers.  Lowering cholesterol, managing blood pressure and weight and eliminating smoking are recommended measures to improve heart health.  There will be a program featuring Dr. Glick on Saturday, February 22 at the Cascades Manor House that includes breakfast, exercise and relaxation techniques and a featured presentation by Dr. Glick.  For reservations, call 888-335-7241.  Other guests:  Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch;  Beth Philo, Kiwanis Club's Racing for Dollars event (tickets available by calling 517-787-1704);  Steve Tucker, Executive Director, Michigan Theatre;  Cindy Hayden, Mo Jo Phoenix with Rock Mangus, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund.  "Winter Blues Bash" featuring Mo Jo Phoenix and Howlin' Mercy will be held at the Holiday Inn on February 22.  Tickets available by calling 517-962-5939.  The event is a fundraiser for Mission of Hope.  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Michigan International Speedway President Roger Curtis announced the Faster Horses Festival continues to add to its entertainment lineup.  In its second year, slated for July 18-20, acts booked so far include Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and several others.   Also planned for 2014:  The Michigan Wine and Beer Fest on May 10, the Tough Mudder in September and the traditional NASCAR summer weekends in June and August.  Tickets and information on all events at mispeedway.com.  Other guests:  Ken Toll, United Way of Jackson County with Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation;  Zeke Jennings, Arts & Entertainment Reporter, M-Live and the Citizen Patriot;  Sue Stevens, Karmay's Flowers, Gifts & Candy with Valentines Day gift ideas;  Nick Molony and Chef Alan Mullins, The Pointe Bar & Grill, with Valentine's specials.  Thursday, Friday and Saturday the Pointe will have a special menu and a "surf and turf" dinner for two among the specials.  Reservations are suggested by calling 517-529-7116.