Bob Harrison, Dean of Lake Michigan College’s Bertrand Crossing Campus talks about new programs available at LMC and the role of Community Colleges during hard economic times when many workers need to receive additional training.

Recorded on November 24, 2008

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State Senator Ron Jelinek makes his final appearance on Gloria’s Place on her last day of interviews to talk about new legislation being worked on in Lansing and to introduce listeners to his new District Representative, Cass County Commissioner Robert Wagel.

Recorded on November 24, 2008

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Pamela Hasbrook, first a resident, then a board member and now Residence Director for Polly’s Place, a shelter for battered women in Niles, talks about her journey with Polly’s Place, the vandalism that occured this summer and their plans to re-open before the new year.

Recorded on November 17, 2008

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Al Pscholka, District Representative for Congressman Fred Upton visits one last time to talk about the recent election and the current work in Congress, including a loan program to help U.S. automakers.

Recorded on November 17, 2008

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Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is joined by Buchanan Chief of Police Bill Marx to talk about what is new in Berrien County and the ways the area departments work together to keep our communities safe.

Recorded on November 10, 2008

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Former Washington Lobbyist Jack Strayer talks with Gloria about the election results and what changes he predicts we will see in Lansing and Washington.

Recorded on November 10, 2008

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Carol Line, Executive Director of Fernwood Botanical Gardens and Jan Ferris, Program Director talk about the upcoming holiday season at Fernwood with the Lights Before Christmas, as well as many ways to be entertained at Fernwood with regular classes and events; yoga, culinary classes, a book club and much more.

Recorded on November 10, 2008

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Tim Batton, Director of Brentwood in Niles and member of the Niles Housing Commission talks with Gloria about the general housing situation in Niles, as well as services provided for the aging generation in assisted living facilities.

Recorded on November 3, 2008

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Richard Bartz, twelve year Berrien County Commissioner talks about his time on the commission and his upcoming retirement in December.

Recorded on November 3, 2008

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Vonda VanTil, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration talks about changes in Social Security and Medicare for 2009, including a cost of living increase for beneficiaries.

Recorded on November 3, 2008

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