Bart Hawley Show Guests

Enterprise Group of Jackson President and CEO Tim Rogers reports on today's Bart Hawley Show the community has seen the addition of 50 new jobs and $12 million in investment since the start of the year.  Among the companies with expansion:  Peak Manufacturing and Classic Turning.  Other guests today:  Val Cox and Marie Davis from Consumers Professional Credit Union;  City Councilperson Michelle Woods;  Shop Rat Foundation's Kelly Burr with student Carlie Moon;  entertainment from Genna & Jesse.  The duo performs at the Jackson Coffee Company Friday night from 7 to 10 PM. Genna and Jesse's new album "Give and Take"

A new program designed to help families with college costs was announced on today's show by Jim Francis, CEO of Jackson Community Federal Credit Union and Janet Barger, Credit Union Student Choice.  Also, a recap of last night's city council meeting with Mayor Martin Griffin;  Sue Goldsen and Shannon Hennesy, K-105.3 Bridal Fair;  Michigan Center High School students Jade Curl and Connor Prokos; Kathy Brafford with the Pet of the Week from the Cascades Humane Society.

Observing National Engineers Week, we meet the Jackson Engineer of the Year Robert Uddin from Commonwealth Associates and Young Engineer of the Year Rob Wheeler from GAI Associates.  Another engineer, Scott Gillette from O'Harrow Construction and Maxx Marriott demonstrate 3D modeling used in engineer-build projects.  Other guests include Frost Elementary leadership students Cassidy Strader, Laksha Ahuja and Josh Shimmons;  Jackson Area Career Center CTE Dean Kathleen Rypkema; Dick Hitch with Kiwanis Racing for Dollars.

Longtime local teacher and administrator Greg Meschke unveils his new book "Learning Between the Lines: Educating the Educator" on today's show.  The book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble or by visiting gregmeschke.com.  Also on today's show, we continue the observance of "Heart Month" with Michigan Heart cardiologist Dr. Cathy Glick discussing her upcoming Allegiance Health presentation (register at www.allegiancehealth.org).  Her free event is this Thursday at 7 PM at the Ella Sharp Museum community room.  Also, Linda Meloche, Dale Carnegie-Michigan (dalecarnegie-mich.com);  Sarah Hashimoto, Jackson District Library Henrietta branch manager and 2012 Friend of the Year Chris Reed;  Noah Nagy with Thought 1 Scholarship event.

Phil Wrzesinski brings in a truckload of trucks as the Toy House celebrates Truck Month.   Trucks by John Deere, Tonka and Melissa & Doug are featured on Toy of the Month today.  Other guests include Fr. Geoff Rose and John Drake with the Lingap Center;  In the Kitchen with Lisa Spampinato and Pork Won Tons;  Consumers Energy VP Patti Poppe and Jessie Murray from the Community Action Agency's Walk for Warmth;  Movie reviews with Dave DeBaker;  Weekend happenings with Ric Walton.

Victoria Beaman of Kiss & Make-Up returns to the show today to provide Valentine's Day makeovers to all Bart Hawley Show guests.  They include:  12th District Court Judge Darryl Mazur;  Jeff Matzen from Matzen Financial with "Money Matters";  Linda Sisco, Village of Spring Meadows;  Michigan Theatre Executive Director Steve Tucker;  YMCA Fitness Couples Class instructors James & Mailynn Pratt.

Today's show takes us to Christoff & Sons Floor Covering for a demonstration on their carpet and rug cleaning services with Ted Christoff, Tom Christoff and Nick Headley.  Other guests include the new principal at the Jackson Area Career Center, Dr. Mark Pogliano;  local author Tom McMillen-Oakley, "Jesus Has Two Daddies";  United Way's Jim Brian and Jennie Pollak from Central Michigan 2-1-1;  Torch Run Plunger and Hillsdale County Sheriff Deputy John Gates with Special Olympics athlete Megan Brashares;  Pet of the Week with Kathy Brafford.

On today's show, Phil DuPuis from DuPuis Jewelers and Gary Beck with Beck Flowers bring by some Valentine's Day gift ideas.  Also,  Athena Recipient Molly Kaser and sponsor Judi Ganton join Bart;  "Tax Talk" with Michael Bannasch from Willis & Jurasek, CPAs and Consultants;  Steve Sukta and Steve Tucker promoting the film "Bully, the Movie";  with Center Stage Jackson's production of "A Song for Coretta", Janet Meyer and Diane Neeley.  Today we also announce the winner of the Valentine's Day Prize Package.

John McCann from European Bakery made his annual visit to JTV with a supply of America's Best Paczkis.  They are available at the bakery today and tomorrow (while they last!).  Today's guests include Erica Zimny, attorney with Legal Services of South Central Michigan;  Jim Dolson, Superintendent of Jackson Christian Schools and the Quizbuster team;  Rose Queen Kelly Gooch;  Cascades Manor House Manager Sue Chapel;  Jackson High theatre students Sam Francey and Alyse Guenther, "Winter Shorts".

Today on the Bart Hawley Show, Vandercook Lake High School's Rita McVey introduces us to the traffic and driving safety series of events held at the school.  The district received a grant to provide driving simulators and other tools.   Also on the show, State Representative Mike Shirkey;  Vascular Surgeon Dr. Paul Corcoran on heart and vascular health screenings offered by Allegiance Health;  Justin Shuberg from Walt's Health Foods with some cold and flu remedies and weight loss supplements.