Financiers make Super Bowl picks
Bank on this. Opinions vary on which team wins Sunday's Super Bowl, but I thought I would ask a few people in the banking industry for their predictions.
"I've always pulled for (New England's) Tom Brady, who, to me, he is the best quarterback ever, so I'm going with New England, 38-27 ... if the footballs are deflated." Bill White, First Tennessee Bank, president, Jackson region.
"I'm pulling for the Patriots … maybe by a touchdown. I just think it's Tom Brady's time to put a cap on a great career, and I like (New England coach Bill) Belichick. He is just old-school, and I like the way they do business. Of course, last year, I thought the Broncos would beat the Seahawks, so I'm picking with my heart. New England, 23-17." Wayne Minton, president/CEO The Bank of Milan president.
"I watch the (Tennessee) Titans, but I watch football passively. If you want to talk about how the Union University Lady Bulldogs will do against Delta State, I may have an opinion. I don't know, but let's say 35-27, Seattle wins." Gary Grisham, chairman/CEO The Bank of Jackson.
"I can't say the Titans, so I'm going to go with Seattle 27-20. Seven points deducted from New England's score for cheating." Ed Woodside, chairman, First South Bank, Jackson.
Test your knowledge
The highest priced ticket to Super Bowl XLIX Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium is $1,900. What was the highest price for a ticket when the first Super Bowl was played in 1967 in Los Angeles? A) $10 B) $12 C) $14 D) $16 (answer can be found at the end of the column)
JEWEL Awards
The 14th annual JEWEL Awards Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 27, at Oman Arena.
Presented by the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce (JMCAACC), the event theme is "Creating Connections … Building the Future."
A fundraiser for the Chamber's Follow Me Into Business youth development program, this Black History Month event also recognizes outstanding African American entrepreneurs and business owners.
Entertainment will be provided by Harmonic Vibrations featuring kora player Yochanan Ben Yisrael. Event tickets can be purchased at the chamber office, from board members or online. For information about award nominations, sponsors and volunteers, contact JMCAACC at 424-2030 or info@jmcaacc.org.
Nomination forms are available at (www.jmcaacc.org), and must be received by Feb. 2.
Regional Hospital
Regional Hospital of Jackson and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee have finalized a multi-year agreement providing BlueCross members in-network access to services at Regional Hospital of Jackson and its employed physician practices, whether elective or emergency.
The change applies to the health plan's Blue Network P(SM) and Blue Network S(SM) as well as its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products.
"Patients in our community now have more choice and greater access to quality hospital care," Charles Miller, chief executive officer of Regional Hospital of Jackson said. "We're pleased to expand our relationship with BlueCross and look forward to serving its members for years to come. Regional Hospital of Jackson offers a wide array of services to meet patients' health care needs."
Regional Hospital of Jackson is a 152 bed, acute-care hospital, offers a wide range of services including Orthopedics, Pulmonology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Emergency Services, Cardiology, Diabetes Counseling, ENT, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Internal Medicine and Interventional Radiology.
Business after hours
The Jackson Chamber's Business After Hours program will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, at PreventaGenix, 162 Murray Guard Drive.
Workshops at TheCO
If you are interested in getting the most out of your camera, you may want to sign up for the Make Better Photos Workshop, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., today, at TheCo, 541 Wiley Parker Road.
The program is viewed as great for beginners who would like to utilize their camera's full capabilities.
Aaron Hardin will lead this two-part workshop, which actually begins today. There is a possibility last-minute participants can find a slot. If interested, call 554-5555 or visit http:// www.attheco.com/winter- workshops/make-better- photos-the-basics
•A workshop titled "Tax Strategies for Freelancers & Start-ups," will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. CPA Tom Carson Jones and his team will start by giving you some basic information on business structures for financial purposes.
Sportsplex
If you are looking for employment, especially during the spring and summer, a meeting for individuals wanting to umpire travel softball and baseball will be held at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8.
"With 17 fields, that calls for 34 umpires," Terry Moore said. "We try to have 68 (available), because not everybody likes to be at the park all weekend long, and that will be thoroughly covered in the meeting."
A meeting will be held at the Sportsplex for those interested in working as a scorekeeper at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15.
"We can't get enough scorekeepers," Moore said. "Some of the kids are playing ball, but we will have some kids who are coming home from college … those who did this in the past."
Moore said a league meeting for umpires only – Little League, Dixie Youth and Cal Ripken – will be held at 2 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Sportsplex.
For more information, call Terry Moore, 234-4918.
Free food
The Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism, or JACOA, wants to thank the men and women who serve Jackson and Madison County — police officers, firemen and women and first responders with lunch — Hotdogs for Heroes!
The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 6 at JACOA, 900 E. Chester St.
Answer
The answer to the business quiz is B) $12.
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