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Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients" episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences,

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21:59

(Community Matters 102) A School Board Meeting -...

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2024/09/20

Four Battle Creek-area school boards - including that of the Battle Creek Public Schools - are looking to their counterparts nearby to share information and knowledge.That's the word from Eric Greene, president of the Lakeview Schools Board, who joins Community Matters to talk about what the panels hope to gain from the collaboration.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Public SchoolsLakeview SchoolsHarper Creek SchoolsPennfield SchoolsABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Pie...

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16:34

(Community Matters 102) The Voices Behind the...

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2024/09/20

Mini-magazines - known as "zines" - have begun to permeate as a means of promoting various endeavors. Now, there's one that's debuted in downtown Battle Creek.It's an effort to promote what's happening in downtown, where a growing energy can be felt. Former Battle Creek Enquirer reporters Nick Buckley and Annie Kelley say it's also a love letter for downtown Battle Creek.Episode ResourcesDCBZ Facebook PageABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to...

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(Community Matters 102) One Familiar Event and one...

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2024/09/20

Miles for Memories volunteers Sherii Sherban and Cassandra Lucas-Moore discuss two events coming in October 2024. One of them is a familiar favorite meant to help inspire movement - a bit part of the Miles for Memories mission.The other mixes food and fun, gala-style, to raise funds for the dementia education organization in Calhoun County.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementi...

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 40) How Pharmacies Can...

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2024/09/20

Those living with dementia - and their caregivers - will very likely encounter a time when adherence to prescribed medications becomes a challenge.Perhaps it's remembering what to take when, if a medication has actually been taken, or if it's actually working.Ali Hamad with Battle Creek's Luxcare Pharmacy joins this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to talk about how pharmacists can help - including with an innovation called the "blister pack". Episode ResourcesLuxcare PharmacyMiles for ...

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(Community Matters 101) Preparations for Seasonal...

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2024/09/12

The good news? COVID-19 infections in summer 2024 mirrored those of the previous year, meaning there was not a notable increase in the average number of cases. That's the word from the Calhoun County Public Health Department.While updating the local COVID situation, Calhoun County Public Health Officer Eric Pessell takes an opportunity to talk about flu and RSV, as well, in this episode of Community Matters.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Public Health DepartmentCalhoun County COVID-19 Homepa...

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22:19

(Community Matters 101) Battle Creek VA Working to...

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2024/09/12

The Veterans Administration Battle Creek health care center is working alongside its counterparts across the country to engage with vets who may be having suicidal thoughts.Amanda Briggs coordinates local engagement efforts prompted by the national COMPACT Act, which passed in 2021 but only began ramping up in fall 2023. She talks to Community Matters about what is considered an epidemic of suicide among veterans - and how they aim to help.Episode ResourcesVA Battle Creek Health CareMHA Expla...

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 39) Caregiving:...

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2024/09/12

Those caregiving for an individual with dementia can attest: Sometimes their behavior is challenging.As we learn in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, sometimes that behavior isn't meant to be a problem. In fact, it might be really all about something else.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a Calhoun...

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21:43

(Community Matters 101) BREAKING: Marshall Committee...

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2024/09/10

Community Matters has learned that the attorney for the Committee for Marshall - Not the Megasite has filed an application for leave of appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court.Not unexpected, the move is the last potential opportunity for the committee to get a court to see things its way as it relates to a potential referendum about the planned Ford BlueOval battery plant going up at the Marshall Megasite. Attorney Robby Dube returns to Community Matters to discuss the points he think wi...

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(Community Matters 100) Meet Battle Creek's New City...

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2024/09/07

Following the retirement of longtime Battle Creek City Attorney Jill Steele in 2024, the search was on to find her successor.After some years as an assistant city attorney in Flint, William Kim accepted the same post in Battle Creek. Now, he joins Community Matters to talk about his view of municipal law, the importance of interaction with the city manager and what drew him to Battle Creek.Episode ResourcesCity of Battle CreekABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard P...

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(Community Matters 100) With Charitable Giving Down,...

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2024/09/06

Ahead of another fall campaign push for charitable giving in Calhoun County, Community Matters host Richard Piet sits down with Chris Sargent, president and CEO of the United Way of South Central Michigan.The discussion centers around how the United Way stretches a dollar, especially when charitable giving has been down in recent years.Episode ResourcesUnited Way of South Central Michigan Donate to United WayABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns...

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15:39

(Little Blinking Light 6) How Does Video Surveillance...

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2024/09/04

Video surveillance has become much easier to obtain and operate. But, as Roger Ferworn from AE Tech Design tells us in this episode, there are definite considerations to establishing such a system.Will it function the way you expect and need? Will you be able to obtain certain footage easily? How can AI help? Episode ResourcesAE Tech Design websiteBook an Appointment with AE Tech DesignAE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology implementation, share th...

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21:53

(Community Matters 99) BCPS Superintendent:...

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2024/08/30

As students head back to the classroom for the 2024-25 school year, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Carter is echoing the importance of attendance.Carter also reflects more on the effects of the Bearcat Advantage program, which covers tuition for Battle Creek Public Schools graduates.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Public Schools websiteBearcat Advantage detailsMore episodes about Bearcat AdvantageABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-20...

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(Community Matters 99) Board Chair Touts Clean Audit,...

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2024/08/30

Calhoun County is in good financial health and the latest professional audit and strong credit rating prove it. That's the word from Board of Commissioners Chair Derek King.The county reported a "AA" credit rating as issued by S&P Global Ratings, saying it "affirms the county's financial stability and ongoing commitment to responsible fiscal management."Click to hear Chairman King offer more insight.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Board websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Sh...

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11:45

(Community Matters 99) Ford Test Drive Event...

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2024/08/29

In its first "Drive 4 UR School" test drive event since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakeview Ford in Battle Creek will connect Lakeview Schools robotics students with cash from Ford.The concept is simple: Show up, test drive a Ford and Lakeview Schools gets either $20 or $70. Why the difference? It depends on which car you test drive. Click to listen for details!Episode ResourcesLakeview Ford websiteLakeview Schools websiteMore about Drive 4 UR SchoolABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show...

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(Community Matters 99) Wiggly Tail: Easygoing Chai...

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2024/08/29

Gray and white with tiger cat features, Chai the Domestic Shorthair seemingly did not have an easy life before she was brought to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.But, as we learn in this Wiggly Tail update, that's all behind her now - and she's ready to land anew on all four paws.Episode ResourcesHumane Society of South Central Michigan websiteChai on PetfinderRichard reads to the kittens at HSSCMMore Wiggly Tail episodesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richar...

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(Community Matters 98) Calling All Kickball Teams to...

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2024/08/23

For the 13th time, Battle Creek's Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) is readying for the annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln.Set for September 22, 2024 at Bailey Park, the tournament-style event brings teams formed by local businesses and organizations together with CIR participants. The teams play in front of local spectators, who are admitted free.Hear CIR's Rhonda Ostrander-Cook tell Community Matters what you need to know to watch - or to form a team a...

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(Community Matters 98) Fresh off City Attorney...

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2024/08/23

Now that Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury has announced her intention to retire at the end of 2024, city commissioners will undertake a search for her successor in 2025.Commissioners have already gotten some footing on an executive search, having spent the summer of 2024 looking for a new city attorney. Mayor Mark Behnke and Vice-Mayor Sherry Sofia reflect on that search and offer some perspective on the next one. The November 2024 election could have an effect too, if some commission...

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(Community Matters 98) No Summer Vacation for...

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2024/08/23

Construction crews were busy all summer working on building upgrades and other projects at Pennfield Schools buildings. That has saved some money overall on the projects, according to Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer.Lemmer joins Community Matters to offer her viewpoint, just days before students in her district were coming back for the 2024-25 academic year.Episode ResourcesPennfield Schools websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host C...

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 38) Is Dementia Hereditary?

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2024/08/23

It's a question that is asked frequently: Could a person have a genetic predisposition to dementia? In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories Founder Sherii Sherban talks about her own family history with dementia - and what she sees as an alternative to the heredity conversation.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR ...

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(Community Matters 97) Battle Creek's Rebecca Fleury...

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2024/08/16

Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury reached her ten-year anniversary in the position and decided to call it a career.In her first interview since announcing her retirement, Fleury reflects with Community Matters on her tenure, her future along with some perspective on what makes a strong city manager.Episode ResourcesCity of Battle Creek websiteBC City Connection podcastMore episodes with Rebecca FleuryABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns ...

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