This week on the Squawk we have two representatives from our wonderful library! Marisa Stanko, who is the children's librarian, and Ruth Steele, the library director. We had an enlightening conversation about all the great many things that the library has to offer. Including the awesome summer reading program, which is kicking off next week! Check it out!!

On the web: rawsonlibrary.org

On Facebook: Rawson Memorial District Library

This week on the Squawk we have local businessman, coach, substitute teacher and parent, Mr. Jon Ligrow. Jon is the owner of Ligrow's 24 hour Fitness and Performance Center here in downtown Cass City. We talk with Jon about how the fitness center became what it is today, sports and fitness, what we all like to do to stay fit, and even who our fitness role models are. Check it out!!

Hey Red Hawk Nation! In honor of Memorial Day we have a special treat for you. This week we're joined by three local Veterans. Ken, Nick, and Rob. These guys were great!! We hope you enjoy just hearing their stories. Make sure to thank a veteran this weekend!

This week we feature the student-lead group known as "The Hope Squad." We'll be talking with 3 students involved with the group and you will learn about what they are doing around the school to "Stop the Stigma" and raise mental health awareness.

From Mr. Hanby - There were several shoutouts in this week's episode but when I told my story I failed to give a shoutout to my therapist Crysta, from Jack Pine Wellness. Sorry about that. You're awesome Crysta! Thank you for everything!!

Faith Communities play a big role in any town and today we're talking with the lead pastor from Novesta Church of Christ, Brad Speirs. Brad is a Cass City Alumni and is very involved in the community. We'll be talking about some of the outreach programs that Novesta offers, what life is like as a pastor, and more.

This week we're bringing you the inside scoop on our technology department with our IT Director, Mr. Lyle Severance. We talk all about what our IT department does as well as some reminiscing about the "good ole days" of technology. Not to mention the subtleties and finer details when it comes to pie. When in doubt, turn it off and turn it on again, and remember, "A reboot a day keeps the IT guy away!"

On this week's episode we are doing an alumni spotlight. We are joined by Jessica Riskey who is the owner of Riskey Law in Caro. We will be talking about the ins and outs of being an attorney, her journey from high school through college to now, and if what you see on TV is similar to real life when it comes to justice being served.

It's Good Friday!! On this week's episode we have the president of the PTO, Caitlyn Middaugh. We talk all about the Cass City PTO and what they do for our school district, staff, the community and more. We hope you enjoy, and from all of us here at The Red Hawk Squawk, have a Happy Easter Weekend!

A lot of people don't think about what makes a school cafeteria run like clockwork. Join us as we talk with our Food Service Director Shari Bock. From the USDA to the hosts favorite menu items, there is a lot of information that people just don't normally think about on a day to day basis. Take a listen and we can guarantee you will probably learn a thing or two!!

Today we're talking with Cass City Athletic Director Brett Ross. We talk about how Brett came to this role and the duties and responsibilities of the job. We also talk about coaching and what he sees as one of our Assistant Football Coaches.

NOTE: Between recording this episode and it publishing, Brett and his wife welcomed a new baby boy to their family. Congratulations to the Ross Family from The Squawk and The Red Hawk Nation!!