Mid Michigan Matters

Bob is filling in for Spach on this episode of Mid Michigan Matters as he chats with Susan and Laurie from Community Cancer services to talk about the impact they provide to cancer patients in need in Isabella County and how you can get involved with their organization.

Bob and the ladies also talk about the importance of their big fundraiser coming up Friday September 30th FROM 4-10 at The Isabella County Fairgrounds. They discuss what they day would be like for someone to attend and how this is a great event for families and survivors as well as those loving ones lost. To learn more or to get involved visit the Community Cancer Services Website at https://www.isabellacommunitycancer.org/

IN this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Chris catches up with Anna Reetz from the Central Michigan Health Department to promote the 13th annual Aids/HIV walk run coming up on September 24th! They touch on many of the services they provide from environmental health, personal health, emergency preparedness, and health promotion. They also talk about the expansive area they cover and the great resources they have to help Mid Michigan families and individuals. Their 13th annual Aids/HIV run walk is September 24th at Island Park with registration starting at 8:30 AM! Sign up at https://runsignup.com/13thcentralmichiganHIV5k

Spach catches up with Danny McQuarters Jr to talk all things Isabella County Human Right Committee. What they do, how to get involved, etc. The Isabella County Human Right Committee is here to be your ally in the community for any issues that you may be struggling with. They have a big event Let Freedom Reign coming up on September 17th starting at 5PM at City Hall with a Freedom March with fun educational activities to follow. The Isabella County Human Right Committee meets the first Monday of every month at Mt Pleasant City Hall and the meetings are open for you to get involved and educate yourself!

Spach had the good fortune of chatting with Jessica Miler form 10/16 Recovery Network to talk about all the good they are doing in our local communities. This Non-Profit organization provides Mid Michigan residents with a wide range of recovery services. They also have a FREE 5-k on August 20th at Island Park! If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse 10/16 Recovery Network is here to guide you in your recovery. No matter who you are, or where you are in your recovery 10/16 and Jessica are here to help!

Amy Powell and Danny McQuarters Jr. from Art Reach talk to us about this years Art Walk Central starting August 9th in Mt Pleasant. They discuss the different age groups along with their prizes and announced that Art Battle will be back on August 20th! Danny and Amy also school Chris on the importance and meaning art can have in our lives. This August is packed with classes and events to celebrate Art Walk Central for a full schedule events head to https://www.artreachcenter.org/ #Suppourt Local Artists!

In this episode of Mid Michigan Matters Chris catches up with Annie and Tina from the United Way to talk Stuff The Bus! Stuff the Bus is their annual campaign where they raise money to benefit elementary teachers in Gratiot and Isabella Counties! There are over 480 classrooms to raise money for to get involved text BUS2022 to 9-1-9-9-9. Annie and Tina tell Chris how the ICCU has stepped up this year to allow teachers to receive gift cards so that they can take the United Way's dollars further in help students. They also chat about Golf United that directly benefits the Stuff The Bus Campaign!

Chris is back at the Isabella County Fairgrounds talking about more history of the grounds and past events with Rod Dent and Steve Recker.

Also, Chris and Deb Acker take a deep dive into this years schedule of events!

Want to know what's happening at the fair, and what these three fair legends love about our fair, it's all on this Mid Michigan Matters Podcast!

Gladys Strong and Rod Dent chat about the great history of the Isabella County 4H Youth and Farm Fair. They tell Chris about the days at Island Park, yes the county fair was at Island Park once upon a time. Glady and Rod also talk about the hard work put in by 4H'rs to make the Isabella County Fairgrounds what they are today, along with some of their favorite memories in their over 100 combined years helping at the Isabella County Fair!

Chris is at the Clare Area Chamnber of Commerce for this Mid Michigan Matters talking all things Clare Summerfest 2022, and sharing their fascination of bald eagles. They discuss the events Monday starting with the Bald Eagle Family Experience and all the way through Sunday! Find a full schedule of events at claremichigan.com! See you at Clare Summerfest!

Chris spoke with Jodi Stuber from Hopewell Ranch (non-profit equine therapy facility) in Weidman, MI. Spoke about therapeutic benefits that horses & other farm animals can assist with in humans. Focusing on their (3) programs: Unbridled Potential, Equine Assisted Therapy & Learning & Project Solomon (for veterans).