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(Creating Dementia Solutions 8) Emergency Responders Embrace ‘Help Home’ Technology

Miles for Memories volunteer and LifeCare Ambulance Vice President Steve Frisbie talks about “Help Home” technology – and how emergency responders embraced it. Then, they developed a process to make it work. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events PageAll Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES Miles For Memories is …

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(Community Matters 28) Renk 1964-2023: Special Tribute Program Coming Together to Salute Longtime Radio Host

First Aired April 22, 2023 David Renkiewicz had been a successful businessman. But, he had a dream to become a radio talkshow host. He listened a lot; even called in to Battle Creek’s WBCK during some local shows. That was the start what led to a 16-year career on the air as “Live with Renk” …

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(Community Matters 28) Property Values, Road Repairs, Public Transit: Calhoun County Update

First Aired April 22, 2023 In the latest update from Calhoun County Government, Commission Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie and Administrator Kelli Scott discuss: The purpose of the Board of Commissioners Equalization Session in April and the overall equalization process to determine property values. A continuing focus on road repairs in the county – particularly in smaller townships where a …

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(Community Matters 27) Cereal City Concert Band Plans Some Familiar Selections for Spring Concert

First Aired April 15, 2023 The Cereal City Concert Band‘s spring concert, set for April 30, 2023, will feature some familiar pieces from stage and screen. The concert, called Fantastical Features: Music of Stage, Screen and Imagination” promises symphonic dances from “Fiddler on the Roof”, A Disney Spectacular and John Williams’ Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, …

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(Community Matters 27) You Can Help with Battle Creek’s Earth Day 2023 Clean-Up

First Aired April 15, 2023 Earth Day is April 22, 2023, but Battle Creek has declared the entire week of April 17 Earth Week. Residents are able to volunteer to help clean up city parks and the Battle Creek Linear Park Trail. Bessie Stears, environmental program coordinator with the city’s Public Works Department, shares some …

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(Community Matters 27) Severe Weather Preparedness Urged

First Aired April 15, 2023 Lt. Chris Young with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department Office of Emergency Management talks about things residents should consider as severe weather season gets started in southwest Michigan. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management websiteCalhoun County Rave Alerts-Smart 911 websiteReady.gov ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 7) Miles for Memories Plans April 25 Research Update

Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners in Calhoun County, also a Miles for Memories volunteer, talks about the annual Research Update and Thank You Celebration. Set for April 25, 2023 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Kool Family Community Center in Battle Creek, Anne discusses who should consider attending, as well as what attendees can expect. Episode Resources …

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(Community Matters 26) Some Opponents to Marshall Ford Plant Feel Unheard, Out of Loop

First Aired April 8, 2023 Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is expected to open in 2026 at the Marshall Megasite. But, as we hear from Marshall Township resident Glenn Kowalske – part of an environmental conservation group called Seedkeepers – some are against the development. Kowalske says the group is most concerned about a lack of information readily provided …

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