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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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(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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(Creating Dementia Solutions 2) Adult Education About Dementia

Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban talks about how the organization approached teaching adults about dementia. As well, Sherii whets appetites for upcoming events that support Miles for Memories in 2023. 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) ABOUT …

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 1) Helping Kids Understand Dementia

Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban talks about educating children about Dementia – and the ways in which they have approached it. That includes videos using specially-made puppets to help convey the message. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding Dementia ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization …

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(Community Matters 16) Calhoun County Board Elects Vette Chair, Frisbie Vice-Chair

First Aired January 28, 2023 In his periodic Calhoun County Board of Commissioners update on Community Matters, Steve Frisbie discusses the process of being sworn in and the procedure to elect a chair and vice-chair. He also reflects on the time he has served as a commissioner, marking the start of his seventh term. Episode Resources Calhoun County …

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(Community Matters 15) Food Bank CEO Looks Back on Record Years – and Forward

First Aired January 21, 2023 Peter Vogel joined the South Michigan Food Bank four years ago – just in time to face record demands for food assistance over the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion he talks about how they managed while demand was doubled. Looking ahead, Vogel sees other challenges, too, but remains energized and upbeat about …

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