Bart Hawley Show Guests

The 3rd annual Grass Lake Education Foundation's "Festival of Tables" is scheduled for October 12 at Grass Lake High School.  Superintendent Brad Hamilton and Director of Community Education and Cooperative Services Doug Moeckel are inviting supporters to attend, buy a table or donate auction items.  The festival's website has a table participation form and more information.  Other guests:  64th District State Representative Earl Poleski;  Owner of American Speedy Printing Amy Lienhard;  Columbia Central High School video production students Josh Leppert and Connor Sullivan;  Chuck Minix, owner of House of Taco.

The Grand River Marketplace Oktoberfest highlights a busy weekend of activities in Greater Jackson.  Downtown entertainment entrepreneur John Burtka, owner of Grand River Marketplace, along with Brewer Ben Tackett provided a sneak peek of the beers to be introduced at the festival.  The fun begins at 12 Noon with Randy Wrozek and the Hy-Notes throughout the afternoon, Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers in the evening, German foods and treats, face-painting, cotton candy and more.  Other activities include the Jackson Family Fall Festival on the St. Johns/JCMS campus, Family Farmfest throughout Jackson County, Festival of the Forks in Albion and more.  Details on the JTV Community Calendar.  Other guests:  State Senator Mike Nofs;  Sheriff Steve Rand, Jackson Police Chief Matt Heins and Crimestoppers Chairman Lt. Col. Michael Thompson;  Jimena Loveluck, HIV/AIDS Resource Center with AIDSWALK Michigan in Jackson September 28;  Spring Arbor University Athletic Director Ryan Cottingham;  New Products with Ric Walton.

Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka announced today that he has appointed a new Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Kati Rezmierski.  She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and she also earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan.  Jarzynka and Resmierski discussed the appointment, along with current cases on today's show.  Other guests:  Andy Woell, BuilderWalk feature;  Elizabeth McClain, Community Action Agency's Executive Administrative Assistant fro Children's Programs;  Dave Smelser, Hammond Hardware;  Making Strides Walk 2013 fundraisers with Trina Brenner and Kelly Knupfer.

Executive Chef and Flight Attendant Krissy Kerwin's appearance on the Food Network's "Chopped" aired this week and today she provided some behind the scenes stories of her experience.  Last night, Krissy's friends and family gathered at The Chase sports bar for a viewing party.  SPOIL ALERT:  Krissy got chopped in the second round, but drew good reviews from the celebrity chef judges.  Other guests:  Jackson Mayor Martin Griffin;  Sylvan Learning Center Director Jen Shumaker;  First Ward City Councilperson Michelle Woods;  Elaine Crosby, Jackson Family Fall Festival;  Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford, Cascades Humane Society.

Retired Jackson Public Schools Administrator Bob DuBois was awarded the first ever JPS Lifetime Viking Award at this year's Promise Bowl.  Superintendent Dan Evans and Bob DuBois talked about the contributions DuBois has made to the district and the community.  Other guests:  Jackson College Vice President of Administration Cindy Allen;  Toys of the Month with Phil Wrzesinki, The Toy House;  Linda Fergason and Barb Ross, Michigan Theatre's presentation of "Super Sucker" (Friday at 7PM);  Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce board members Annette Dupuie and Brad Denning, "All Sports Spectacular", Saturday, September 28 at MIS.

Consumers Energy kicked off the 2013-14 United Way Campaign with a series of events within the company, including a Scavenger Hunt and the Coney Challenge.  Chair of the company's campaign, Vice President for Energy Delivery Garrick Rochow, applauded the efforts of employees in this year's fundraising.  Other guests:  Jeff Matzen, Matzen Financial, with "Money Matters";  Jackson District Library Spring Arbor Branch Manager Diana Hill;  Jackson County Veterans Services Director Dave Welihan, Vietnam Veterans of America chapter officers Bob Wilkinson and John Gibbs;  2nd Annual Project SAVE Walk with Tammy Myers, Jillien Baldwin and Ashlee Shepherd.

65th District State Representative Mike Shirkey discussed the merits of a new State House bill, The Main Street Fairness Act, that would require online retailers to collect a 6% sales tax.  Shirkey favors the bill as long as it would be "tie-barred" with a similar reduction in taxes elsewhere.  Mike hosted his grandson, Karter Fannin.  Other guests:  Jackson dentists Dr. Fred Slete and Dr. AJ Balaze;  Becky Mayer and Pamela Minesweaser, AWARE;  Angela Machnik, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce; Ric Walton, The Walton Agency.

The YMCA is planning a new Oktoberfest event for Saturday, October 5.  Wesley Street will be closed to traffic all day as tents, stages and vendors will fill the space offering food, drink, games, entertainment and demonstrations.  Event chair Gary Schultz and committee members Mike Ross and Shawna Tello are including the 4 neighboring churches and other partners in the day long event.  Other guests:  City Councilman Andy Frounfelker;  BuilderWalk with Andy Woell, General Materials;  Consumers Energy's "Coney Challenge" coverage;  United Way of Jackson County Executive Director Ken Toll with Cardboard Boat Race participants John Shough, Jason Reith and Kris Herr;  a tour of Heartland Health Center;  AARP Fashions for a Cause with Maggie Gilson.  The fashion show is scheduled for September 20 at Gene Davis and Sons Banquet Center at 6pm.  Reservations and details at 1-877-926-8300.

Jackson native Krissy Kerwin, Executive Chef and Corporate Flight Attendant, will be a contestant on the Food Network's "Chopped" competition program airing Tuesday, September 17 at 10:00PM.  On today's Bart Hawley Show, Krissy talks about her experiences on the show, along with stories of her various adventures and celebrity assignments.  Other guests:  Lesia Pikkart and Cindy Carlson, disAbility  Connections;  Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch;  Paul Buchholz, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers with Health Care Angels Brandon Sanford and Cathy Zakrzewski;  Executive Director Karen Jackson, Jackson Affordable Housing with Brandon Adler, Fifth Third Bank.

Faculty and students at Spring Arbor University have begun collaborating with researchers and clinicians from the University of Michigan Brachial Plexus Program.  The program offers students the opportunity to work with one of the premier programs in the country and to provide advances in the treatment of the debilitating condition.  According to MedSAU Fund President David Hockenbrocht, this is the only medical research program in Jackson County.  Two of seven research programs are underway and Dr. Lynda Yang, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Michigan, Neurological Surgery and a leading expert on Adult and Pediatric Brachial Plexus Syndrome provided an update on the partnership.  Mariana Popadich, Nurse Practitioner,  plans on involving nursing students in research and education.  Other guests:  Erica Zimny, Managing Attorney, Legal Services of South Central Michigan;  Judy Gail Krasnow, Historic Prison Tours;  Kenny Price and Don Nelson, Grand River Environmental Action Team;  Linda Sisco and Nicki Vance, Village of Spring Meadows "Greatest Pet Show on Earth", Saturday at the community from 10am to 4pm. Monday's program replays on Tuesday, September 10.