Bart Hawley Show Guests

The Dean of the Gainey School of Business at Spring Arbor University, Dr. Caleb Chan is growing enrollment in six undergraduate programs and the Master of Business Administration.  Dr. Chan discussed the growth of business programs at SAU in his 20 year tenure at the school.  Other guests:  Local author and entrepreneur Brandon Ansel;  "Native American Day" at Paragon Charter Academy;  Sue Stevens, Karmays Flowers, Gifts & Candy;  YMCA Turkey Trot organizer Jeff Beagle;  Greg Walker, Bella Notte Ristorante.

Kim Hastings, Chair of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra Guild's Symphony Ball invited viewers to attend this year's event at the Country Club of Jackson.  The evening includes dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and will be held Saturday, December 7.  Tickets are available by calling the JSO at 782-3221.  Other guests:  64th District State Representative Earl Poleski;  Phil Willis and Marilyn O'Leary, Grass Lake Historical Society;  Dave Smelser, Hammond Hardware;  John Spink and Dee Camp, Nite Lites & Winter Wonderland;  Leanne Prout, Habitat for Humanity. PROGRAM NOTE:  Today's show will replay Monday, December 2.

Consumers Energy announced several promotions this week, including that of Patti Poppi as Vice President of Customer Experience, Rates & Regulation.  Poppe discussed the company's work in the wake of this week's windstorms and new initiatives in customer experience.  Other guests:  Judge Joe Filip and Tammy Bates, Court Goes to School program;  Singer-Guitarist Mike Felten;  Stefanie Riggs, Jackson County Rose Festival Holiday Expo (Saturday at American 1 Events Center);  movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency Big Prize Bucket.

Springport natives Chris Dack and Jim Dack have just published "Wings, an Illustrated History of Michigan Wolverines Helmet" and shared some photos and stories from the book.  It is available at their website, wolverinehelmet.com.  Jim is an avid helmet collector and Chris is an alumnus and photographer.  Other guests:  65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey;  Rev. John Morris and Carol Morris, Model Train Benefit Show ( at the Morris home, November 30th and December 1st, 2 to 5pm.  10461 Pauline Drive, Napoleon);  Ron Douglass, Jackson Community Concert Band (concert Sunday, November 24, 3pm, Jackson College Potter Center);  Jackson Gift Gallery's Amy Wellington and Ann Green.

The Great American Smoke Out is Thursday, November 21 and Rhonda Rudolph, Jackson Tobacco Reduction Coalition shared statistics on Jackson County and smoking with the audience today.  Statewide, Jackson ranks high among counties with above average rates of adult and teen smokers.  Those who would like to quit for the Smoke Out can find a variety of assistance at the Jackson County Health Department and with the State Department of Community Health.  Other guests:  Wilson Academy Students Genea Hall, Destiny Johns and Carzell Cain with their school's community service projects;  Wendy Clifton, A Frame Above Holiday Open House (Saturday);  Singer-Guitarist Johnny Aimcrier;  Downtown Christmas Parade Chairman Ed Hatfield (parade is Friday and details here);  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Lumen Christi Principal Chris Smith and Development Assistant Jackie Lincoln invited the community to the 39th Annual Lumen Christi Dinner and Auction this Friday evening at the school.  The evening includes cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions.  The school is celebrating its 45th year and hopes to raise $75,000 at the event.  Space is filling fast, but tickets can be obtained by calling the Development Office at 787-0630.  Today we begin a week of segments and shows highlighting Harbor Springs with an interview with Daniel DeWindt, Executive Director of the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.  Other guests:  Amy Reimann and Rachel Veramay, Ella Sharp Museum;  Center Stage Jackson actors Madison Meyerhofer and Owen Fremeau with "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" director Ann Holt;  Big Brothers Big Sisters Match of the Month with Joe Smith and Ja Shawn.

Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Steve Shotwell and Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chairman Art Kale reported on the progress the counties have made with the shared services agreement with the two road departments.  At the one year anniversary last week, both counties have experienced savings and improved service.  Other guests:  Consumers Energy Vice President Garrick Rochow;  Gretchen Dula and Karen Jo White, Jackson District Library;  Jerry Hatton, Community Action Agency VITA tax assistance program;  Gary Beck and Duane Roepcke, North Jackson Lions Club.

The Polish Falcons have scheduled a farewell party for Randy Wrozek and the Hy-Notes on Saturday, November 23.  After 44 1/2 years, the Hy-Notes will no longer be making public performances.  At the party, 2013 Junior Miss United State Polka Association Queen Anya Hedrich, a 6th grade student at R.W. Kidder Middle School, will make an appearance.  The event is sold out.  Other guests:  Northwest Schools Superintendent Geoff Bontrager;  Melanie Duquesnel, CEO, Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Michigan;  Mary Kramer, Publisher of Crain's Detroit Business;  Ric Walton, Walton Agency Big Prize Bucket.

The Craft Agency's Dave Craft announced a partnership with HOME.fm to support the community through various holiday activities including a food drive.  The Craft Agency is a collection location for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.  It will continue through November 20th with a live broadcasting event from 4 to 6pm.  The Craft Agency is also a collection location for the Toys for Tots campaign.   Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial with "Money Matters";  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinski, The Toy House;  Matt Neitzel and Kevin Neitzel, Neitzel Technologies;  Executive Director of the Fitness Council Nic Pangborn with Scott TenBrink, Community Program Manager for Citizen Interaction Design Project, UM School of Information.

Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch unveiled design plans for the property formerly occupied by the Consumers Energy headquarters at 212 West Michigan Avenue.  The city council last night approved the hiring of an architectural and planning firm to design a new "Central Park"-like space which would complement future development of the Hayes building.  Burtch indicated there are two developers with strong interest considering the Hayes property.  Other guests:  Jackson Symphony Orchestra conductor Steven Osmond and organist Jackie Livesay;  In the Kitchen with personal chef Lisa Spampinato;  Singer-songwriter Dan Hazelett;  Salvation Army Development Director Kim Conant;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.