Best Radio Sp Podcasts (2024)

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 34) Beware of Caregiver Burnout 13:24

3d ago13:24

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OK caregivers, face it: Burnout is inevitable. Helping your person with dementia is demanding on one's time - on top of the other life expectations most caregivers are keeping up with. In the next caregiver-focused episode, Miles for Memories volunteer Christi Losinski with Lakeview Assisted Living, focuses on how caregivers can help avoid burnout …

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(Community Matters 88) New CM Segment will Focus on Veterans 30:40

6d ago30:40

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A new, periodic Community Matters segment will focus on local veterans. The segment will feature local experts from entities like the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs Office and Summit Pointe. In this inaugural discussion, representatives from all three organizations share perspectives and overall vision for futur…

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(Community Matters 88) MAEDA Lawyer: Mediation Would be Good, but Supreme Court More Likely in Megasite Case 22:44

6d ago22:44

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Marshall Attorney Richard Lindsey returns to Community Matters to discuss his impressions of a June 6, 2024 hearing at the Michigan Court of Appeals. The hearing was a continuation of the ongoing suit targeting zoning at the Marshall Megasite where the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is being built. While the hearing had been expedited by the a…

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(Summit Pointe 53) Here's What the SP Medical Director Said When Asked About Men's Health 18:36

8d ago18:36

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Dr. James Gandy, Summit Pointe medical director, returns to talk about men's health. In particular, we asked Dr. Gandy to call to mind the top things he thinks of as it relates to men's health. Here's what he said. Episode Resources Tiny Habits website Summit Pointe/First Step website More Summit Pointe episodes The Summit Pointe podcast is a Livem…

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(Community Matters 87) MDOT Discusses Options for Road Upgrades in Marshall 28:01

13d ago28:01

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With population and business traffic increases expected in the area around Marshall, Michigan and its Marshall Area Jobs Opportunities and Recreation (MAJOR) campus, one can expect roadways will need to be upgraded. In June 2024, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) presented some potential ideas for areas near the campus where Ford's B…

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(Community Matters 87) Wiggly Tail: Lady Plans to Fight Heartworm, Find a New Home 7:43

13d ago7:43

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Lady is a 3-year-old Beagle/Boxer mix featured in this Wiggly Tail visit to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Lady is actually a mix of some other things that make a dog great, too: Playful energy and cuddly; curious and sweet. As we learned in this visit. Lady has some priorities: Get over her heartworm condition and find her forever h…

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(Community Matters 87) Gray's on Deck Uses Baseball to Teach Kids Life Lessons 19:53

13d ago19:53

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Hear the story of a man whose vision to introduce kids to baseball in Battle Creek has turned into valuable lessons about teamwork and life. Evan Gray, Christa Dufraine and Britney Dowdy join Community Matters to talk about Gray's on Deck has hit a homer. Episode Resources Gray's on Deck website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 33) Focus on the Can-Do, not the Can't-Do 13:05

16d ago13:05

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Caregivers: Has your person with dementia become discouraged over not being able to do some of the things they enjoy? Or, perhaps, they are anticipating a loss of function that will make those things impossible in the future. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark helps us focus on the can-do, not th…

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(Community Matters 86) Celebrating Cereal: National Cereal Fest 2024 10:04

19d ago10:04

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A Battle Creek tradition returns to downtown in celebration of cereal: National Cereal Fest 2024. Kelly Walden of Kellogg Arena returns to Community Matters to talk about Cereal Fest attractions everyone knows and loves: The Friday parade and Saturday free breakfast. She also lets us in on a few new reasons to attend the festivities - one of which …

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(Community Matters 86) New CEO Mary Muliett Getting Settled at Battle Creek Community Foundation 25:03

19d ago25:03

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Just a couple of weeks after starting her position as the new chief executive of the Battle Creek Community Foundation, Mary Muliett sits down with Community Matters. Muliett reflects on succeeding longtime BCCF CEO Brenda Hunt, the foundational philosophies at the foundation and what it feels like to finally work in the town she's called home for …

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(Community Matters 85) Committee Lawyer Preps for June 6 Appeals Hearing: 'We Think We Will Win' 24:14

27d ago24:14

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The attorney for the Committee for Marshall-Not the Megasite group fighting for a vote on the Ford BlueOval Battery Park zoning expects a Michigan Court of Appeals decision to go their way. Robby Dube returns to Community Matters to talk about the expectations for the June 6, 2024 hearing which offers a chance to turn the tide for the group. Prior …

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(Community Matters 85) Vette Resigns; County Board to Choose New Chair June 6 14:40

27d ago14:40

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Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathy-Sue Vette announced her resignation from the panel, about half a year before her term ended. Vette did not file to run again. The District 3 vacancy will be filled by a resident of the district who applies and is selected by commissioners on June 6. That commissioner will finish Vette's term, which …

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(Community Matters 85) Consider Trimming Large Trees to Help Mitigate Damage in Severe Weather 13:56

27d ago13:56

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It has been a year for severe weather in 2024. A rare EF-1 tornado in Calhoun County struck in the middle of the night in February, causing damage to homes and other property. Another tornado, this one an EF-2, struck in Kalamazoo County in May, and is said to have destroyed more than 60 structures and damaged about 600. In either case, no deaths w…

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(Little Blinking Light 3) Perspectives on Open Source Software 12:27

28d ago12:27

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For some, it might seem a little scary to trust open source software as the basis for a critical program in your business. But, should we really be afraid of it? Hear AE Tech Design's Roger Ferworn and Richard Piet discuss why it may not be all that frightening. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appointment with AE Tech Design AE Tec…

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(Summit Pointe 52) After 29 Years, CEO Jeannie Goodrich Still Passionate about Summit Pointe 21:28

29d ago21:28

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In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, we sit down with our longtime CEO Jeannie Goodrich. After 29 years at the organization, Jeannie talks about working her way up the ranks, the staff and work that inspires her and how she goes to bed at the end of a weekend excited to get back to work. Episode Resources Summit Pointe/First Step website Mo…

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(Community Matters 84) 'Unfrosted' Movie is Tongue-in-Cheek Take on Path to Pop-Tarts 16:44

1M ago16:44

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Jerry Seinfeld has apparently been rolling around the idea of a movie about the development of breakfast pastries for some time. "I have considered doing a Pop-Tart movie," Seinfeld told Howard Stern in a 2013 interview. "...about how they discovered the Pop-Tart...in Battle Creek, Michigan." Eleven years later, enter the star-studded Netflix comed…

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(Community Matters 84) Cereal City Concert Band Invited to Perform in Europe 17:56

1M ago17:56

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Battle Creek's Cereal City Concert Band has been invited to perform at the 2025 Mid-Europe Wind Band Music Festival in Schladming, Austria. The annual event is set for July 2025. Cereal City Concert Band Conductor Stephen White tells Community Matters the festival brought 1800 foreign participants and more than 10,000 spectators in 2023. Click to l…

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(Community Matters 84) 2024 Senior Expo Boasts Record Number of Vendors 14:58

1M ago14:58

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Set for Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Calhoun County Senior Services Expo has more vendors than ever registered. That's the word from Senior Services' Rebecca de Finta, who talks about the types of vendors expected, parking and how to get a ride to and from the event. Click to listen. Episode Resources Senior Services web…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 32) Building a Home Care Team 14:09

1M ago14:09

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When caring for a person with dementia, there will come a time when the task will become more than one caregiver can handle. Let's step back a moment and consider that, very often, a caregiver is a spouse or relative of the person living with dementia. That person - perhaps with some assistance from other friends or family members - will assume the…

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(Community Matters 83) Some Perspective for Women During Women's Health Week (or Anytime) 19:50

1M ago19:50

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Women are often the caregivers for their families and loved ones. Lynette Robinson, Family Nurse Practitioner with Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall tells Community Matters that means women often overlook their own preventative health needs. Women's Health Week, May 13-17, 2024, is an excuse to ask Lynette about the top things women should do when keepi…

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(Community Matters 83) Exclusive: Ford BlueOval CEO Announces Calhoun County Donations, Construction Progress 13:24

1M ago13:24

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On the job since late 2023, Ford Motor Company BlueOval Battery Park Michigan CEO Scott Davis sat down with Community Matters for his first-ever local media interview. He outlined a wave of giving to various attractions in Calhoun County. Davis also discussed the progress of construction on the plant going up along Michigan Avenue in Marshall Towns…

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(Community Matters 83) Restoring Hope Gala, from Battle Creek's SAFE Place, Set for May 17 17:10

1M ago17:10

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SAFE Place CEO Ellen Lassiter Collier returns to Community Matters for an update on the organization's mission - and their fundraising event. The Restoring Hope Gala is a dinner and auction set for May 17, 2024 and gives a significant boost to the organization's efforts to "provide safety to, empower and advocate for victims of domestic violence an…

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(Community Matters 82) May 7 Bond Request for Harper Creek Community Schools 24:58

2M ago24:58

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Harper Creek Community Schools Superintendent Rob Ridgeway returns to Community Matters to discuss how the district would use the resources of a bond request on May 7, 2024. He also discusses what it means for homeowners in the district, as well as how teachers and students have been managing. Episode Resources Harper Creek Bond Proposal FAQs ABOUT…

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(Community Matters 82) Wiggly Tail: Featured in 2023, Sid Still Awaits His Family 12:00

2M ago12:00

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It's a first for our Wiggly Tail updates from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan: Spotlighting a pet we've shared with you before who still hasn't been adopted. Enter Sid. In September 2023 on Community Matters, we told you about this Austrailian Cattle Dog/Terrier mix who, according to Executive Director Jessica Gilbert, is a great dog. …

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(Community Matters 82) Former House Intelligence Committee Chair Talks About Cybersecurity 19:23

2M ago19:23

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Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers from Michigan chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2011 to 2015. Rogers, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, talks about how national intelligence is viewed now compared to then, given the cyber threats posed online. Episode Resources Mike Rogers' Legislative History National Security Inst…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 31) Moving from Pain to Hope: Share Your Story in a Support Group 13:17

2M ago13:17

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You're not alone. That is often a message heard when we go through life's challenges. As we learn in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, there is truth to that statement. Miles for Memories volunteer Linda Frost, a registered nurse and a dementia and caregiver coodinator with Carewell Services Southwest, joins us to talk about the power of…

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(Community Matters 81) 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast set for May 16 in Battle Creek 17:47

2M ago17:47

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Event: 42nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Kellogg Arena 1 McCamly Square Battle Creek, Michigan Program: 7:25 AM Doors Open: 6:45 AM Tickets: $15 each (link below) Keynote: Coach Mike Singletary Theme: "Greatness in You" Prayer Breakfast co-chairs Meghan and Rolly Taft join Community Matters to discuss the history of the event in Battle Creek, …

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(Community Matters 81) State Grants, KCC Work to Bolster Emergency Medical Responder Staffing 26:33

2M ago26:33

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Five hundred ambulances sit idle in Michigan because there aren't enough medical first responders to operate them. So says Clark Imus, who oversees the Kellogg Community College Emergency Medical Services education. But, KCC is putting state grants to use to encourage EMTs to level-up to paramedic status - and encourage new interest in EMT careers.…

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(Summit Pointe 51) New Autism Center Brings New Programs, Room for Expansion 13:31

2M ago13:31

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In this Summit Pointe episode, our own Mindy Oisten - director of autism services - talks about the newly relocated autism center. Now situated at 155 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek, the Summit Pointe Autism Center offers added space and new programs - along with some dreams for further expansion. Episode Resources More about the Summit Pointe Aut…

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(Community Matters 80) Lightner on Budget Season, Local Control and Fighting Fentanyl: Legislative Update 24:30

2M ago24:30

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Michigan 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters for an update on legislative activity. In particular, Lightner discusses the beginning of the state budget process. The state must pass a balanced budget by July 1 every year. Lightner serves as the minority vice chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committ…

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(Community Matters 80) Beckley Road Corridor Public Input Session Set for April 25 3:25

2M ago3:25

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Back in January 2024, Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury told Community Matters the Beckley Road corridor would be studied in the coming months. Now, the public may offer input at a session set for Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Lakeview Square Mall from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. In this episode, listen back to Fleury's comments about the study and overal…

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(Community Matters 80) Calhoun County Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics: Surrender Yourselves on Earth Day! 23:48

2M ago23:48

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Calling all household hazardous waste, old unused electronics, scrap metal and more: Earth Day wants you! Calhoun County's Earth Day recycling event will happen Monday, April 22, 2024 from noon to 5:30 PM at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, near C.O. Brown Stadium. Click to hear Sarah Lundy, Calhoun County solid waste and recycl…

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(Summit Pointe 50) Partnering to Help Students with Autism 13:55

2M ago13:55

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It's another community connection between Summit Pointe and, in this case, educators to help bring greater support to Calhoun County. The Summit Pointe Autism Center and the Calhoun Intermediate School District realized that working together to help students with Autism - and their parents - brought comfort and solutions at what could be a difficul…

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(Community Matters 79) Calhoun County Update: 2024 Equalization Report Passes Muster 12:17

2M ago12:17

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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 so…

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(Community Matters 79) Pace for EV Sales Might be Slower than Planned, but they're Here to Stay, Dealer Says 25:00

2M ago25:00

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The owner of Battle Creek's Ford and Lincoln dealership tells Community Matters EV sales might not be what was initially predicted, but the market is there. Vince Pavone, whose Lakeview Ford store sponsors Community Matters, also discusses his view on how this might affect the planned EV battery output at the Marshall, Michigan BlueOval plant Ford …

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(Community Matters 79) Get Up to Date on Dementia at Miles for Memories Research Update 21:29

2M ago21:29

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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 April 30, 5…

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(Little Blinking Light 2) What is Tech Design? 12:56

2M ago12:56

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It should be no surprise that tech design is a hallmark of the Little Blinking Light podcast. After all, it's the cornerstone of the work Roger Ferworn and his team do at AE Tech Design. In this episode, hear Roger and host Richard Piet talk about what tech design really means - and why it's so important. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Bo…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 30) Assuring Safety at Home 12:33

2M ago12:33

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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 …

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(Community Matters 78) Battle Creek Begins Search for New City Attorney 19:58

3M ago19:58

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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 Creek City Commissioner…

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(Community Matters 78) Data Breach Worries? Here Are a Few Things You Can Do to Protect Online Data 16:03

3M ago16:03

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Many millions are said to be affected by an online data breach at AT&T in 2019 - which was announced in 2024. Community Matters asked southwest Michigan online security expert Larry Deniston of CMIT Solutions to talk about a few things consumers and businesses could do to shore up the forcefields around their data. Click to hear his advice. Episode…

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(Community Matters 78) Wiggly Tail: Humane Society Expects Significant 'Kitten Season' 16:24

3M ago16:24

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The Humane Society of South Central Michigan in Battle Creek renews calls for pets to be spayed and neutered, using the springtime "kitten season" to bolster the point. HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert returns to Community Matters for another Wiggly Tail update - highlighting a poster pet for adoption. Along with that, she issues an appeal …

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(Summit Pointe 49) Community Connection: Focusing on Resilience and Empowerment for Young People 32:19

3M ago32:19

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Taking time to shed light on another of the powerful community connections Summit Pointe has in Calhoun County, we turn our attention to Starr Commonwealth. With a 100+ year focus on healing the effects of trauma for young people, Starr Commonwealth's EVP Derek Allen and our own CEO at Summit Pointe, Jeannie Goodrich, began to see some common goals…

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(Community Matters 77) BattleCreekPodcast.com is a Hub for Calhoun County Voices 10:11

3M ago10:11

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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 Matt…

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(Community Matters 77) Bearcat Advantage Update: Observations and Expansion 21:45

3M ago21:45

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With almost a full school year behind them since the announcement of the Bearcat Advantage scholarship program, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kim Carter returns to Community Matters. Carter comments on a newly announced alliance to try and cover more higher education expenses for Battle Creek graduates taking advantage of the oppor…

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(Community Matters 77) Like CPR, QPR Can Save Lives, Too 21:42

3M ago21:42

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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. In Calhoun County, Q…

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 29) The Case for Dementia Screening 9:53

3M ago9:53

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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 Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories t…

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(Community Matters 76) How to Get Severe Weather Alerts in Calhoun County and When NOT to Call 911 18:50

3M ago18:50

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After a rare wintertime tornado in February 2024, Calhoun County Emergency Management officials are reminding residents how to be alerted to severe weather. They are also reminding folks that 911 is for emergencies, not information. Michael Armitage, director of the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, returns to Community Matters with i…

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(Community Matters 76) Realtor: Incentivize Contractors to Build More Homes in Calhoun County 23:04

3M ago23:04

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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…

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(Community Matters 76) County Update: Second-Largest Ever Revenue Share from FireKeepers 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Calhoun County Commissioner Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie updates Community Matters listeners with news of revenue sharing from FireKeepers Casino. The $6M+ amount is the second-largest revenue sharing amount received by Calhoun County from FireKeepers Casino. Frisbie also discusses an update to accounts payable policy and pothole patching and other roa…

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(Summit Pointe 48) Looking Back - and Forward - After Three Years at First Step 31:05

3M ago31:05

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Summit Pointe's First Step behavioral health urgent care at 175 College Street in Battle Creek opened in March 2021. There were not many examples nationally for such an urgent care, but there was one - and it impressed our CEO Jeannie Goodrich when she toured it. Three years after that inspiration became a reality in Calhoun County, Jeannie is join…

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