(Community Matters 194) How Battle Creek Turned an Empty Kmart into 80 New Homes

(Community Matters 194) Wiggly Tail: Meet Scottie! The Sweet Young Basset Doodle

This time on Wiggly Tail, meet Scottie, a sweet, high-energy young “Basset Doodle” at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Carrie Bammer, Animal Care Manager at HSSCM, talks about the ideal home for Scotty and shares an adoption update on previously featured cat, Bagel.  Bammer also discusses how the increase tick population in Michigan is causing health issues for many dogs in the area.  Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan Website [https://hsscm.org/] Scottie on Petfinder [https://www.petfinder.com/dog/scottie-ccf6606a-14a2-420d-9fa8-21edcf2653f4/mi/battle-creek/humane-society-of-south-central-michigan-mi59/details/] More Wiggly Tail episodes [https://livemiccommunications.com/?s=wiggly+tail] ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com [http://www.battlecreekpodcast.com/]. Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln [http://www.shoplakeviewford.com/] and produced by Livemic Communications [https://www.livemiccommunications.com/]. Do you have a non-profit you'd like to hear highlighted on Community Matters? Go to our website [https://battlecreekpodcast.com/] and let us know!

(Community Matters 194) How Art and Nature Meet with Live Music in West Michigan

Charles Burke, president and CEO of Fred Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, about why this Grand Rapids destination feels like a reset for your mind and a memory-maker for your family. Burke explains how the Gardens feels like many places in one and has a little something for everyone at any age.  Episode Resources Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Website [https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/749/Police-Department] ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com [http://www.battlecreekpodcast.com/]. Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln [http://www.shoplakeviewford.com/] and produced by Livemic Communications [https://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

(Community Matters 194) How Battle Creek Turned an Empty Kmart into 80 New Homes

Joe Sobierakski returns from Battle Creek Unlimited to talk about the 8-year journey of turning an vacant site into new housing and why the financing is often the hardest part. He also discusses the recent Waco closure and what types of aviation tenants they hope to fill that void.  Episode Resources Battle Creek Unlimited Website [https://bcunlimited.org/]  ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com [http://www.battlecreekpodcast.com/]. Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln [http://www.shoplakeviewford.com/] and produced by Livemic Communications [https://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

(Community Matters 193) Scam Alert: Calhoun County Deputies Won't Call and Demand Payments - Hang Up and Verify

Detective Sergeant Kelson Gettel from the Battle Creek Police Department talks about a wave of phone scammers posing as Calhoun County deputies and pressuring people to pay fake fines. He lays out the red flags, why Bitcoin ATMs and gift cards are the giveaway, and the one move that protects you most: hang up and verify.  Episode Resources Battle Creek Police Department Website [https://www.battlecreekmi.gov/749/Police-Department] ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com [http://www.battlecreekpodcast.com/]. Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln [http://www.shoplakeviewford.com/] and produced by Livemic Communications [https://www.livemiccommunications.com/].

(Community Matters 193) BCCF Hands Off Beloved Kool Center to a New Owner

Mary Muliett with the Battle Creek Community Foundation talks about the recently announced Kool Family Community Center ownership transition and why Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. is positioned to keep senior services stable and growing. Muliett also talks about the latest developments with the Community Foundation's community-informed mission and three-year strategic plan.  Episode Resources Battle Creek Community Foundation Website [https://bccfoundation.org/] Kool Family Community Center Website [https://thekoolcenter.org/] Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. Website [https://seniorcarepartnersmi.org/] ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com [http://www.battlecreekpodcast.com/]. Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln [http://www.shoplakeviewford.com/] and produced by Livemic Communications [https://www.livemiccommunications.com/].