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First Aired May 27, 2023 On May 17, 2023, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Kim Carter announced a new college tuition scholarship for BCPS graduates – including those graduating in 2023. The partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is called Bearcat Advantage and provides tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan college or university – or historically …
Movement. It’s a key aspect of good health. So much so, Miles for Memories includes it as part of its mission. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners returns to discuss that importance, as well as some potential offerings that can help participants achieve their movement goals. Episode Resources Miles …
First Aired May 20, 2023 In this segment of Community Matters week 32, Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the potential for Ford Motor Company’s charitable involvement in Calhoun County as a result of the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall. Episode Resources Battle Creek Community Foundation websiteBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Established in 1997, the New Holland Brewing Company began in Holland, Michigan. Today, the company is well established as a craft brewer and distiller. With two brewpubs in Holland and Grand Rapids – and tasting rooms in Saugatuck and South Haven – the company chose downtown Battle Creek to open …
Miles for Memories volunteer Elizabeth Raleigh – life enrichment director and music therapist with the Calhoun County Care Facility – discusses the incredible effects of music on cognition. 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 a Calhoun County, Michigan organization …
First Aired May 6, 2023 The City of Battle Creek Water Division Director Perry Hart talks about the ongoing lead service water line replacements in the city. Specifically, he discusses the process utilized to assess water lines – including lines and meters in residents’ homes – as well as the important role residents play in …
First Aired May 6, 2023 Battle Creek Assistant City Manager for Community and Economic Development Ted Dearing talks to Community Matters about the city’s development priorities, downtown development and the ripple effects of the Ford BlueOval Battery Park slated for Marshall. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager’s Office websiteBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township, Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press …
First Aired April 29, 2023 The Battle Creek Women’s Co-Op discusses their signature fundraising event – the Painted Chair Affair and More. Executive Director Teresa Mominee-Young and event co-chair Richard Schlatter talk about the group’s mission, how artists come up with painted chairs and other artwork attendees can bid on, as well as some of the history …
