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With record low temperatures and wind chills forecast for tonight and tomorrow, Jackson County Undersheriff Chris Kuhl offered safety tips to viewers, including installing a carbon monoxide detector and making sure your furnace is properly maintained.  Several warming stations will be open during the cold snap, including the Boos Center, all Jackson College facilities and both Jackson Meijer stores.  A complete list and details can be obtained by calling 211.  Other guests:  Shannon Hennessy, K105.3 Bridal Fair;  Ted Christoff, Christoff & Sons Floor Covering;  Pizza making at Laughlin's Slice of Spice;  Sue Chapel and Amy Kinder, Cascades Manor House.

Northwest High School students Abby Nelson, Justus Faloon and Grant Kennell are among the 1st Hour Economics Class students who have launched an endowment for the Michigan Theatre.  The class chose the theatre for their service learning project from among several they studied.  Michigan Theatre Executive Director Steve Tucker said this is the first endowment the theatre has ever had.  The student's goal, through fundraisers and donations is $10,000.  To make a donation or request information, call  783-0962 or visit michigantheatre.org.  Other guests:  Hanover-Horton Superintendent John Denney;  Lee Hampton, Kelly Williams, AJ Wade and Kamarah Willis, Jackson College Men of Merit and Sisters of Strength;  Russ Jennings, McThirsty's with event promoter Bud Wolf;  Pet of the Week with Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society.

Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch provided an update on the Hayes development agreement.  Architects and engineers have been in the building all this past week determining options.  The roof repairs and new parking lot construction will begin soon.  Other guests:  Jim Dolson, Superintendent, Jackson Christian Schools;  Steve Tucker, Executive Director, The Michigan Theatre;  Dr. Jim O'Connor, St. Luke's Clinic;  Cindy Hayden, Mo Jo Phoenix and Winter Blues Bash with Danielle Pequet, Jackson County Department on Aging.

Home Depot and volunteers participated in an Extreme Makeover at the Salvation Army this week.  Over $16,000 in supplies was donated by Home Depot and volunteers worked on painting, carpeting, lighting and ceilings to give the Salvation Army a new look.  On today's show, Kim Conant unveils the results.  Also today, Pastor James Hines from the Lily Mission Center;  Coffee Talk with Robert Ernst of the Jackson Coffee Company;  Dr. Jim O'Connor, St. Luke's Clinic and Sherrie Douglas, Moose Lodge with a benefit fundraiser;  weekend entertainment previews with Hollywood Correspondent Dave DeBaker. Yesterday, the Michigan Theatre set a single day attendance record with 1,934 watching "Bully, the Movie".  The film continues its run next week and all are welcome. UPDATE:  The Michigan Theatre will host two more free family showings of “Bully The Movie” on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 27-28, with Kevin Epling talking with families at the Thursday showing. The shows start at 6:30 p.m. both nights.  Epling was the force behind the passage of “Matt’s Safe School Law” in Michigan. The law is named after his son who committed suicide in 2002 after continuously being bullied by older students