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Once per year, county municipalities in Michigan are required to assemble an equalization report. The report serves as a determination that “…real and personal property in the respective Townships and Cities has been equally and uniformly assessed” in Calhoun County. Calhoun County Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the equalization report and some overall real estate perspective …
Calhoun County’s dementia awareness organization Miles for Memories has set its annual research update event for April 30, 2024. The free event seeks to provide an update from Michigan State University researchers on the latest dementia drugs and treatments, as well as provide a forum for attendees to ask questions. The event is set for …
Falling is a concern for anyone who is aging and potentially dealing with a loss of balance. This includes folks who might be living with dementia. In the ongoing series of episodes focused on educating the caregiver, Creating Dementia Solutions explores the idea of making conditions safe at home. Miles for Memories volunteer Jodi Piper, Community Programs …
Fifteen-year veteran city attorney Jill Steele will retire from Battle Creek City Hall in the summer of 2024. City officials are beginning to cement a process to find her replacement. Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke and Vice-Mayor Sherry Sofia discuss the impact of the office on city operations – as well as the process Battle …
Question, Persuade, Refer. That’s what QPR stands for and it’s “an emergency response to someone in crisis,” says the QPR Institute. In a training as short as a lunch-and-learn, community members can become “gatekeepers” able to respond to a person in crisis who may be exhibiting signs of suicide. Like CPR, QPR can save a life. …
A new website featuring a Calhoun County, Michigan-focused podcasts plans to be a hub for local discussions. BattleCreekPodcast.com features locally produced discussions with Calhoun County community voices – or those from elsewhere with relevant infomation to the region. Livemic Communications, producer of several podcasts including Community Matters, brings together several more in a single website location for …
Focused on caregivers, Creating Dementia Solutions explores why it is important to have a screening for dementia by professionals. Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore, herself a caregiver for loved ones with dementia, returns to help others understand why knowledge is power. Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating …
Battle Creek-area realtor Al Morehart with Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty joins Community Matters, offering some perspective on real estate news, including: A recent National Association of Realtors legal settlement proposal to change the way a buyer’s agent commission is paid. The current market in Calhoun County, which remains a “seller’s market”. How much value Calhoun County homes …
