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(Community Matters 20) Calhoun County Vice-Chair: Ford Battery Plant Checks the Right Boxes

First Aired February 25, 2023 In his latest update from the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie offers his perspective on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall megasite. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Board 2023 Agendas, Online ViewingFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park MichiganChoose Marshall-MAEDA websiteBCU Discusses Ford’s …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 4) From Main Caregiver to Supportive Caregiver

In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Connie Skidmore continues to impart wisdom from her journey as the main caregiver for a loved one with dementia – until she wasn’t. Sherii Sherban also offers some additional perspective on the decision to move a loved one with dementia to an assisted living – including some notion …

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(Community Matters 19) Cereal City Concert Band Observes Black History Month with Special Concert

First Aired February 18, 2023 Having existed under various names since 1987, the Cereal City Concert Band has performed many concerts with that moniker for some time, now. And, clarinetist Barb Hibiske tells Community Matters the band is “the best it’s ever been” during this discussion about its special “Lift Every Voice” concert. Episode Resources Cereal City Concert …

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(Community Matters 19) Humane Society Implements Procedure Changes After COVID

First Aired February 18, 2023 Richard visits with Jessica Gilbert, executive director of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan – where the COVID-19 pandemic brought some changes in procedure. Some of those changes have lasted beyond the pandemic. Episode Resources HSSCM websiteHSSCM Volunteer ProgramMore Community Matters ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to …

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(Community Matters 19) BCU Discusses Ford’s Marshall Battery Plant

Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley, announces a plan for a new battery facility in Marshall, Mich., during an event held at Ford Ion Park in Romulus, Mich., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The $3.5 billion investment makes Ford the first automaker to commit to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium …

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(Community Matters 18) Love Battle Creek Voting in February

First Aired February 11, 2023 Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce President Kara Beer visits Community Matters to discuss the 2023 “Love Battle Creek” nominating and voting. The online campaign, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to spread love to local businesses across Calhoun County by asking for nominations from locals in over 40 categories. …

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(Community Matters 18) City Manager Update: Interim Chief, Public Safety Study, Citizens Review Board

Courtesy City of Battle Creek First Aired February 11, 2023 Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury checks in with Community Matters, discussing a variety of areas. Those include her perspective on the interim police chief, a study of the Battle Creek public safety service model and the potential for a citizens review board. Episode Resources …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 3) Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

In this episode of the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast, Connie Skidmore – a dedicated Miles for Memories volunteer – shares her insights as a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events Page (to be updated at various times in 2023)All Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES …

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