We discussed year end giving and more with Branch County Community Foundation Executive Director Erica Heminger.

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Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Director Jeff Budd joined us for a recap of 2020 and a look ahead at projects for 2021.

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A year end wrap-up with State Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.

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Val Albright from Michigan State University Extension gave us an update on the My Plate program, as well as a yummy recipe

Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

1 egg, beaten

1⁄2 cup applesauce

1 1⁄2 cups nonfat or 1% milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 Tablespoons oil

1 apple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

TOPPING

2 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil or spray an 8" x 8" baking dish.

Combine the egg, applesauce, milk, vanilla and oil in a bowl. Mix in the apple.

In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add to the liquid ingredients and mix well.

Pour mixture into baking dish, and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with brown sugar and (optional) nuts.

Return to oven and broil for 3 to 4 minutes until top is browned and the sugar bubbles.

Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Substitute other fruit for the apple. Try bananas, pears, blueberries or a mixture.

Serve warm topped with vanilla yogurt.

Replace the oil with peanut butter for some added protein and flavor

Serve with fresh fruit

 

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Morgan Underwood from Meridians Spa was our guest on this week's Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce "Chamber Chat"

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Sue Veldman gave us a look at the Round Barn Winter Village in Baroda on this week's Travel Michigan Update.

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Judy Cumming from the Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club and Kim Hemker from the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence had details on their "Cookies For A Cause" project.

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Greg Moore from Consumers Energy joined us with details on their Own Town promotion that locally is being coordinated by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce.

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On this week's Tibbits Talk, Summer Theatre Artistic Director Peter Riopelle unveiled the 2021 season schedule.

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Melissa Austin and Rachel Everett from the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center joined us to discus this year's Coats for Kids and Families program.

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