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First Aired December 10, 2022 While The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek has been providing helpful services for the homeless since 1956, Executive Director Daniel Jones tells Community Matters the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way to adapt and expand. Click to hear him also provide an understanding for the three general categories of …
First Aired December 10, 2022 Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses First Step, Calhoun County’s behavioral health urgent care center opened in 2021. She also offers input on Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker’s perspectives about societal mental health issues overall. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe podcast series hosted by Richard PietSummit Pointe First Step: 5K Visit in …
First Aired November 26, 2022 Calhoun County Board Chair Steve Frisbie discusses the main focus for commissioners in December 2022. As well, the Battle Creek Optimist Club and Lakeview Ford Lincoln plan their annual Christmas Tree sale. Brad Morris and Vince Pavone have details. Battle Creek Christmas Parade UpdateThe 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade was postponed in November due to …
First Aired: November 26, 2022 Battle Creek Fire Chief Bill Beaty, who assumed his position in October 2022, introduces himself to the community and discusses some important holiday fire safety tips. ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and …
First Aired November 19, 2022 PROGRAMMING NOTE: After this episode was recorded, the Battle Creek Christmas Parade, scheduled for November 19, 2022, was postponed due to expected inclement weather. Salvation Army corps officers in Battle Creek, Captains Mika and Grace Roinila, visited with Community Matters just ahead of the 2022 Battle Creek Christmas Parade. They …
First Aired November 19, 2022 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker speaks optimistically about a largely new staff of officers at the BCPD. He also offers a frank perspective on the role of mental illness-related calls the force deals with regularly. Episode Resources Battle Creek Police website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet …
First Aired November 12, 2022 Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Kim Carter and Communications Manager Nathan Hunt offer some post-pandemic perspectives on district goals. Episode Resources Battle Creek Public Schools websiteBCPS Bond Update informationAbout Battle Creek Public Schools ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused …
First Aired November 12, 2022 Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury gives her perspective on the challenges and progress the city has undertaken since she joined the city eight years ago. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager Office website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an …
