Bart Hawley Show Guests

Jackson native Tony Dungy and Comcast Executive Vice President David Cohen visited the Middle School at Parkside to introduce "Internet Essentials".    Internet Essentials is the nation's largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program designed to expand internet access among low-income households.  Comcast and Tony Dungy shared success stories of several Michigan families that have benefited from the program,  and gave away notebook computers to several deserving Parkside students.  Dungy also announced a Comcast Foundation gift of $25,000 to upgrade the Dungy Media Lounge at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.  Guests on today's show:  United Way Executive Director Ken Toll with Energizing Education's Kriss Giannetti and donor Bernard Levy;  "Respect the Flags" presentation at Townsend Elementary School;  Hayes State Park Manager Jim O'Brien and Walker Tavern historian Laurie Perkins;  Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst;  Harriet A. Myer BPW's Therese Hesslau and Kate Keersmaekers.

Jackson businessman Phil Willis was named the winner of the Entrepreneurial Vision Award for 2013.  Willis is the founder of several Jackson companies and has mentored and invested in several others.  His community involvements include the Jackson Symphony Orchestra and the Enterprise Group.  He will be presented with the award at the Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in January.  Other guests:  U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg;  Jackson County Veterans Affairs Director Dave Welihan with Army Veteran Michael Heskett;  Don Trapp and Art Kale, Optimist Red Wings Alumni Game (November 16th);  Jeanette Barnes, Paragon Charter Academy. PROGRAM NOTE:  Today's show replays on Monday, November 11.

The University of Michigan's initiative to promote life saving donation, Wolverines for Live, will be conducting an all day event at Michigan Stadium on November 17th.  Director of Development for the University of Michigan Transplant Center Bob Garypie, along with U of M student and Jackson County Rose Queen Emily Sioma promoted the event on today's show.  "Be A Hero at the Big House" will register attendees as organ, tissue, eye and bone marrow donors and conduct a blood drive.  Tours of the stadium and Jack Roth Stadium Club, food and giveaways are part of the day's event from 8am to 6pm.  More details here.  Other guests:  Brian Wheeler, Consumers Energy;  Andy Woell, Builder Walk/General Materials;  Dr. Randy Penn, Penn Chiropractic;  George Veach, Kiwanis Club;  Steve LaFay, Here 4 You Hearing Center;  House of New Beginnings Founder Frances Keane and Board President Mike McGuire.

Jason Smith,  elected yesterday as Jackson's new mayor reflected on his victory on today's show.  Smith defeated incumbent Martin Griffin 46% to 34%.  18% of Jackson's registered voters turned out to elect Smith, pass a marijuana decriminalization proposal and return two incumbent councilpersons, Andrew Frounfelker and Dan Greer to their seats.  Newcomer Arlene Robinson will be the other new face on the council, defeating incumbent Michelle Woods.  Smith will take office on December 1.  Other guests:  Maleana Annabel and Maximo Anguiano, Jackson College;  Terry DeDoes and Rich Castle, Consumers Energy and hunter safety;  Jeff and Tina Beagle, Jackson YMCA Turkey Trot;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

This Saturday from 9am to 3pm, Jackson High School students will be available to rake, bag and pick up leaves from city residents in exchange for donations to the school's "Thanksgiving Giving" food drive project.  Organizer Michael Funkhouser and Principal Barbara Baird-Pauli are encouraging residents who would like leaf pickup to call 784-4124 to make a reservation.  Students will accept donations of non-perishable food or cash towards the annual fundraiser.  Other guests:  Jackson Police Chief Matt Heins, Deputy Fire Chief Dave Wooden and Fire Captain Jason Senft;  Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dan Evans;  Tom Rooney, Rooney's Sewer, Handyman & Cleaning Service;  Preston Judd, Center State Jackson's "Scrooge, the Musical" lead actor.  The show opens this Friday at 8pm at the Baughman Theatre, Jackson College.

City Treasurer-Clerk Andrew Wrozek reminded city voters where and when to vote on Tuesday.  He is predicting a 20% voter turnout, with polls opening at 7am until 8pm.  Polling locations are here.  Wrozek, founding member of The Hy-Notes, is continuing the band's farewell tour with a private event this weekend and a few other performances yet this year.  Other guests:  Steve Sharpe and Roger Maufort, Jackson County NORML;  Sarah Risner and Victoria Beaman, Jackson Junior Welfare League's "Warm the Children" (donations and information on their website here);  Julie Weisbrod, Jackson County Health Department, with Dave Singh and Jack Singh, convenience store owners participating in Healthy Stores Initiative;  Western High School students Wyatt Ruoff, Bailey Shepherd and Ben Coleman, actors in "Beauty and the Beast", opening Wednesday night at 7, continuing Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with matinees on the weekend.

Columbia Schools Superintendent Pamela Campbell, along with students Carly Petersen and Sydney Sullivan presented details of the pair of bond proposals Columbia voters will be asked to approve at Tuesday's election.  The two proposals, part of the "Safe, Warm, Dry and Smart" campaign are explained here.  Other guests:  Travis Fojtasek, The Green Market at Allegiance, with plans to move indoors during the winter season inside the hospital building;  Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation President;  Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin, candidate for re-election;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.

Consumers Energy Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Dave Mengebier announced several company initiatives underway, including the lowering of gas rates, increases in renewable energy sources and expansion of relationships with Michigan suppliers and vendors.  The company is providing frequent updates on its website.  Other guests:  the "neighorhood kids" drop by trick for treating;  Andy Woell, General Materials with Builder Walk;  City Councilman Andrew Frounfelker;  Non Profit Network Executive Director Regina Funkhouser;  Melissa Callison and Lynda Waldron, United Way Women's Leadership Council;  Jackson Coffee Company's Brian Surgener with the Drawings of the Month.

The Jackson Chorale kicks off their 59th season on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 with a concert at First United Methodist Church.  Choir Director Wendy Treacher and Children's Choir Director Jackie Livesay will be directing "Our Favorite Grand Choruses".  Tickets, at $10, will be available at the door.  Other guests: Classic Turning President Alex Webster and Great Lakes Metal Finishing President John Spencer on their acquisition and expansion;  City Council candidate Susan Murdie;  Shawna Tello and entertainer Ian Stewart with the Jackson YMCA's "Strong Kids, Strong Communities" event Thursday, November 7 at One Five One;  Michigan Shakespeare Festival Managing Director Julie Brunzell;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

On today’s show, we celebrate the 13th Anniversary of JTV!  Featuring several clips from our history, plus a look at the very first telecast ever from 2000.  Guests include:  State Senator Mike Nofs;  Candidate for Jackson Mayor John Wilson;  Candidate for City Council re-election Michelle Woods;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker, One-Five-One’s Nikki Waldron and chef Greg LaBute;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency;  Victoria Beaman, “Kiss and Make-Up”. PROGRAM NOTE:  Today's show will replay on Tuesday, October 29.