Bart Hawley Show Guests

Jackson County Democratic Party Chair Barb Shelton introduced the party's candidate for 65th District State Representative, Jeff Crowther.  Crowther will be campaigning for the seat currently held by Mike Shirkey in the November of 2014 election.  Other guests:  Andy Woell, General Materials with Builder Walk;  Jackson College EMS Director Clark Imus;  Dr. Cathy Glick and Laurie LaZebnik with the Temple Beth Israel election day bake sale;  Rock Mangus and Leanna Schwartz, Mission of Hope Cancer Fund;  Billy Beers and Angela Burris, Jackson Percussion Concussion. PROGRAM NOTE:  Today's show will replay on Monday, October 28.

October marks Annual Depression Awareness Month and Elizabeth Knoblauch and Sarah Sabin from LifeWays discussed the observance.  This week also marks the 50th anniversary of Community Mental Health.  LifeWays shared a celebratory cake with JTV and reminded viewers of the services available to the community through LifeWays.  Other guests:  Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin;  Cindy Lyons, Jackson Area Career Center;  State Park Managers Gary Jones and Jim O'Brien;  Jessica Embury and Caroline Gilg, Jackson County Rose Festival Holiday Expo (Saturday, November 23 at American 1 Events Center);  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Jackson Fire Chief Dave Wooden provided viewers with some safety tips in observance of Fire Prevention Month, including reminders to change batteries in smoke detectors and replace furnace filters.  He is also recommending people install carbon monoxide detectors.  Other guests:  Sara Benedetto and Sheryl McCormick, Center for Family Health;  Shelly Hendrick, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity;  Third Ward Jackson City Councilman Dan Greer;  Ed Jasinowski, Sweet Seasons Orchard.

Consumers Energy Economic Development Director Al Hooper and Community Development Program Manager Leslie Youngdahl are in the process of instituting the "Anchor Initiative" program in Jackson.  Governor Rick Snyder is encouraging anchor institutions like corporations, hospitals and colleges to buy local, encourage local development of downtown residential space and assist in "placemaking".  The efforts are being modeled after a successful program in Midtown Detroit.  Other guests:  Jackson Community Food Pantry Executive Director Mark Smith and Mike George with Monkey Bars, kicking off the "Messiest Garage" contest on JTV;  Katie Rowley, American Red Cross/Americorps volunteer;  Beads to Live By owners Chris and Cassandra Spicer;  Leslie Daugherty and Nikki Waldron from One-Five-One Restaurant.

64th District State Representative Earl Poleski and 65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey both commented on the effects of this month's government shutdown.  Both felt the effects on the state were minimal and expect Congress will be back in the same situation within 3 months.  Both had updates on current legislation in Lansing.  Other guests:  Andy Woell, General Materials, with Builder Walk;  Steve George, Jackson District Library Eastern Branch Manager;  Jessica Lutz, American 1 Credit Union and Katie Anderson, Jackson Interfaith Shelter with "Soup Wars" event next Saturday at the American 1 Events Center from 11am to 3pm;  movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Bart goes to school with JPS Transportation.

Spring Arbor University has named Judith Ganton the 2013 Alumnus of the Year, honoring her for her service to the community and the University.  Judi shared some of her reasons for her support and involvement with SAU on today's show.  Other guests:  Zach Perfitt, Principal and Katie Ambs, Intervention Director, Paragon Charter Academy;  Jackson High students Rashaun Nixon, Tyra Williams and Thomas Griffin-Johnson, members of Vikings for Change;  Michelle Moore, owner of Not So Shabby, Oh! So Chic and Victoria Beaman, Kiss & Make-up;  Jane Robinson, Executive Director, Reading Writing Connection;  Pet of the Week with Cascades Humane Society's Sue Lovell. PROGRAM NOTE:  Wednesday's show will replay on Thursday, October 17.

Michael Masters has been named founding president of the new Jackson Preparatory and Early College.  The school will be located on the campus of Jackson College and will open its doors in the fall of 2014.  Previously, Masters served as the dean of Jackson College's off campus operations.  Other guests:  Jackson Learning Lab Director Alicia Williams with students Sherae Manee and Madelyn Hauglie;  JR Sauceda and Billy Beers, Jackson Percussion Concussion event;  Pastor Bennie Gibson, New Macedonia Baptist Church, pizza flipping with Bart and Dan Laughlin at Laughlin's Slice of Spice.

The College and Career Access Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 21 at 5:30pm.  Director Linda Brian and Advisor Whitney Stoner talked about the new location in the Target wing at Jackson Crossing, along with the new name and added services.  Other guests:  Tara Ragauss, Education Program Manager, Consumers Energy;  Ben Puhr, Director/Co-Founder, Project HALO (Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization) with client Burt Passino, holding a fundraiser on November 9 at Commonwealth Commerce Center;  Angela Machnik, Events Coordinator, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce;  Capital City Brass Band Music Director and Conductor Bill Waterman, promoting "All Tied Up" concert, Sunday at 7PM at the Michigan Theatre.

The Executive Director of Associated Petroleum Industries in Michigan, John Griffin, reported on new industry statistics and energy developments in the state.  Michigan's oil output for the last year increased by 7% and new formations of natural gas have been recently discovered in the northern lower peninsula.  Other guests:  Phil Wrzesinki, The Toy House and "Toys of the Month";  Tom Loveberry, President of Jackson Professional Firefighers Union;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Ric Walton, The Walton Agency and the Big Prize Bucket.  Highlights from the dedication ceremony at Jackson College's new North Campus, The W. J. Maher North Campus.

Jackson Symphony Orchestra begins its 68th season with "Collage X" Saturday evening at Jackson College.  JSO Director Stephen Osmond promises a great concert designed to appeal to first-time symphony attendees as well as veterans.  Tickets will be available at the door starting at $18.  Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial with "Money Matters";  Trent Hall and Cody Backinger, T.A. Enterprise;  Nate Thornton, Boy Scouts of America, Southern Shores Development Director;  Author and Teacher Hakim Crampton, Lyrical Education Lecture Series.