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Jackson College Dean’s List, Winter 2015 semester

July 14, 2015

Students are recognized each fall, winter and spring semester for high academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List. The minimum requirements for being named are: Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits during the semester with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Part-time students, who after completing a total of 12, 24,36, 48, 60, 72, 84 and 96 credit hours, have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Full-time students from Jackson County and surrounding area include: Erin Abraham, Jackson Nathanael Adams, Jackson Jamie Adkins, Jackson Alexandra Aiello, Jackson Cecelia Alaniz, Rives Junction Jacob Alexander, Grass Lake Donovan Alexander, Jackson Brent Alfoldi, Jackson Ana Alves, Jackson Brooke Antczak, Jackson Jacob Anuszkiewicz, Jackson Timothy Armstrong, Brooklyn Collin Axon, Jackson Danielle Bailey, Jackson Audrey Baxter, Jackson Nathan Baxter, Jackson Ashley Beals, Parma Brittany Beck, Jackson Heather Bergeron, Pleasant Lake Casey Bigham, Jackson Shawn Birman, Jackson Alexander Bliss, Jackson Jana Blossom, Jackson Dwight Blucher, Cement City Claire Bourdeaux, Jackson Erik Bowerman, Brooklyn Sarah Bradshaw, Jackson Kelsea Branham, Jackson Amber Brannick, Jackson Taylor Brenner, Jackson Alec Briggs, Jackson Maycee Brigham, Concord Shylah Bristow, Jackson Brittany Brockie, Jackson Alex Brown, Jackson Octavia Buczynski, Rives Junction Raelynn Burger, Parma Michelle…

2015 American 1 Teen Idol Competition on Summer Spectacular

July 14, 2015

American 1 Teen Idol serves as an opportunity for young singers to showcase their talent and raise money for the Jackson School of the Arts and one other non-profit to be named by the overall winner of the event. The competitors for 2015 are: De'Sharrah Johnson Chelsea Mazur Tessa Gauthier Lauren Morse Alaina Kerr Celia Napoletano Justine Coteng Samantha Orvis Madison Callis Tyler Bennett From The Jackson High School Auditorium, July 10th 2015.

Aramark Booted From Prison Food Service Contract

July 13, 2015

photo courtesy: Detroit Free Press LANSING, Mich. – Michigan prison facilities will begin transitioning to a new food service provider this month under an agreement reached between the state of Michigan and Trinity Services Group. The determination follows a mutual agreement between current food service provider Aramark, and the Michigan Departments of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) and Corrections (MDOC) to end their current relationship. “The contract with Trinity will ensure uninterrupted food delivery service in Michigan correctional facilities,” said Brom Stibitz, chief deputy director of DTMB. “Michigan taxpayers will continue to save millions of dollars per year, with assurance that the state will receive quality service in return.” Trinity Services Group currently operates prison food service in 44 states, serving more than 300,000 inmates daily. “Prison food service is integral to the safe and secure operations of Michigan’s prison system,” said MDOC Director Heidi Washington. “I look forward to working with our new partners at Trinity and am confident in their commitment to provide quality services.” Legislation first approved in 2012 required open bidding of food service operations to reduce correctional costs. Since then, the state has saved more than 10 percent of its operational costs for food service…

Update on Downtown Projects

July 7, 2015

Jackson City Manager Patrick Burtch reported on progress of various downtown and city construction projects on today's Bart Hawley Show. Dunigan Brothers is the general contractor on the Michigan Avenue infrastructure project and is slightly ahead of schedule. Dunigan Brothers was awarded the flat-work and sidewalk contract which will begin late in the summer. Construction on the new parking lot between Pearl Street and Glick Highway is running three weeks behind schedule due to equipment and supply delays. The Hotel Hayes developer continues their due diligence and Burtch is optimistic the project has a good chance of beginning next year.

Walberg Responds to Supreme Court Decisions

July 6, 2015

Congressman Tim Walberg spent the holiday weekend in the district, visiting the Grass Lake Sanctuary and holding coffee hours with constituents. Walberg discussed his disagreement with the two recent Supreme Court decisions on today's Bart Hawley Show. According to Walberg, the President’s health care law is inherently flawed, and the Supreme Court decision doesn’t change that fact. Walberg said, "Far too often I’ve heard from families who have lost their doctor or experienced a jump in premiums under this unworkable law. Instead of a top-down bureaucratic system, we need to continue to work on positive solutions that put individual patients in charge and offer more choices for high quality, affordable care." Regarding the ruling on same sex marriage, Walberg believes this is not a constitutional issue and should be left to individual states to decide.

Potter Center 2015-16 Entertainment Lineup Announced

July 4, 2015

Jackson College Vice President of Administration Cindy Allen announced the entertainment lineup for next season at Potter Center on today's Bart Hawley Show. Great music for all ages, comedy, dance and something for the kids – all are on tap in the 2015-16 season at the Potter Center, Jackson College. Season package tickets for three or more shows are available now at www.jccmi.edu/events. Individual tickets will go on sale June 10. This season’s performances include: An Evening with Martina McBride, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 Throughout her illustrious music career, Martina has received four Female Vocalist of the Year Awards from the Country Music Association, three ACM Awards, 20 Top 10 hits and six No. 1 smash singles. She has achieved such astounding success with enduring classic hits like “Wild Angels,” “Independence Day,” “This One’s For the Girls,” “Concrete Angel,” “My Baby Loves Me (Just the Way That I Am),” and “In My Daughter’s Eyes.” Tickets are $60, $55 and $50. Smash Mouth, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 Collectively the band Smash Mouth has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Along with their No. 1 hits – “Walkin' on the Sun” and “All Star” – they have…

Phil Tripp Announces Candidacy

July 1, 2015

Change in Leadership at Baker College Jackson

June 30, 2015

Steve Simpson assumes the presidency of the Jackson Campus of Baker College on July 1, 2015. Simpson takes over for Patty Kaufman who has been appointed president of Baker College of Clinton Township in Macomb County. Simpson has been overseeing the online offerings of Baker College for the past few years. Kaufman leaves Jackson after serving as president for nine years. On today's show, they discussed the progress of the Jackson campus and plans for the next year, which include expanding engineering offerings and new expansion of the campus.

June 30, 2015

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP—Lifelong Jackson County resident and local business leader Phil Tripp is pleased to announce his intention to run for 64th District State Representative in the November 2016 election. “This is a crucial time for Jackson and the state of Michigan. We’ve made progress, but let’s not settle for ‘good enough’,” said Tripp. “Michigan was once the economic powerhouse of the United States and the industrial envy of the world. If I’m elected, I will help make common sense policies that will strengthen both state and area businesses because I know we can get back there again.” Tripp believes when we strengthen our businesses and allow businesses to do what they've always done—create jobs and build our economy—it helps to strengthen our families. “The voters I've talked to are very concerned about our children and the education system,” Tripp said. “We can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results. We need fresh, innovative ideas to invigorate our education system.” “Voters are also very supportive of our police and fire departments, and are concerned with budget cuts. That's why I believe it's so important to elect someone like me who is willing to fight for families and bring jobs…

Allegiance Health CEO Recognized as State Health Care Champion

June 29, 2015

For influencing health care across the state, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) recently honored Allegiance Health President and CEO Georgia Fojtasek with the association’s highest achievement award—the 2015 Meritorious Service Award. Fojtasek has worked diligently to help shape policy on the national, state and regional levels that would improve access and quality of care for residents of Jackson and the surrounding counties, including the underserved. “Georgia has always understood that improving the health and well-being of the people of the Jackson region required her service locally, regionally and nationally,” said MHA Board of Trustees Chairman Tom DeFauw. “I am honored to receive the award on behalf of Allegiance Health,” said Fojtasek. “Our accomplishments are the direct result of decades of commitment by staff, physicians and governance members, including volunteer community trustees. Many of our achievements are also the result of partnerships formed between Allegiance and other community organizations that shared our vision for supporting residents of this region in becoming the healthiest in Michigan.” Fojtasek has led Allegiance Health since 1994 with a passion for elevating the quality and safety of care, as well as improving the health and well-being of the people of the Jackson area. She…

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