GLORIA'S PLACE

December 3, 2008 Our Grand Finale with Denny Tushla

gloriasplace — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:08:58 +0000

For Gloria’s final podcast, her good friend and attorney Denny Tushla talks about divorce and mediation while the two reminisce about the years that they have been doing shows together, from Gloria’s years on the radio to her time with podcasts.

Recorded on November 24, 2008

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December 1, 2008 A Chat with Darlene Jackson

gloriasplace — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:46:51 +0000

Darlene Jackson, Children’s Librarian at Niles District Library and Gloria have a chat about events at the Library and Darlene’s husband, Robert Jackson’s news that he is to receive the Chevalier Legion of Honor Knight award because of his experience as a WWII Veteran and POW.

Recorded on November 24, 2008

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November 28, 2008 News From Lake Michigan College

gloriasplace — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:20:12 +0000

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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November 26, 2008 News From Lansing

gloriasplace — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:12:00 +0000

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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November 21, 2008 Polly’s Place Niles

gloriasplace — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:49:07 +0000

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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November 19, 2008 News From Upton’s Office

gloriasplace — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:46:33 +0000

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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November 17, 2008 News From the Sheriff’s Office

gloriasplace — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:28:56 +0000

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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November 14, 2008 Election “Afterglow”

gloriasplace — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:27:14 +0000

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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November 12, 2008 Holiday Happenings at Fernwood

gloriasplace — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:08:26 +0000

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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November 10, 2008 A Look at the Housing Situation in Niles

gloriasplace — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:36:55 +0000

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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November 7, 2008 Retiring Berrien County Commissioner

gloriasplace — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:04:23 +0000

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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November 5, 2008 Social Security News

gloriasplace — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:40:44 +0000

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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November 3, 2008 News From the YMCA

gloriasplace — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:51:35 +0000

Bret Hendrie, Executive Director for the Niles Buchanan YMCA fills us in on events at the YMCA while Diane Carey, Director of Heartreach Michiana talks about the organizations work to provide defibrillators to groups in the Michiana area.

Recorded on October 27, 2008

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October 31, 2008 Mary’s City of David

gloriasplace — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:45:34 +0000

Ron Taylor, Museum Director and Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Mary’s City of David in Benton Harbor talks about the museum, vintage baseball games and other points of interest for visitors.

Recorded on October 27, 2008

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October 29, 2008 News From Lansing

gloriasplace — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:57:31 +0000

State Senator Ron Jelinek keeps us updated on the latest in Lansing, talks about the upcoming election and explains the two proposals on the Michigan ballot.

Recorded on October 27, 2008

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October 24, 2008 Four Winds Casino’s Effect on Berrien County

gloriasplace — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:50:34 +0000

Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey is joined by John Miller, Tribal Chairman for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to talk about the Four Winds Casino and the positive changes in our area because of the casino and the many jobs created. The new compact that will help with the distribution of funds to local communities and allow for possible smaller casinos to be built in Dowagiac and Hartford is explained by Miller.

Recorded on October 20, 2008

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October 22, 2008 News From Lansing

gloriasplace — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:51:54 +0000

As State Representative Neal Nitz approaches the end of his term in office he updates us on the latest from Lansing, including a recently passed energy package.

Recorded on October 20, 2008

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October 20, 2008 Meet Market Basket’s Heidi Prescott

gloriasplace — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:55:25 +0000

Gloria has a chance to meet South Bend Tribune Columnist Heidi Prescott and talk about her Market Basket column which focuses on area retail and restaurant news and learn more information about planned development in the Michiana area.

Recorded on October 13, 2008

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October 17, 2008 Get to Know Johnie Rodebush

gloriasplace — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:22:37 +0000

Gloria has an interesting chat with Johnie Rodebush about his past and his many years serving the community as Cass County Commissioner and on dozens of boards for area organizations.

Johnie recently received the Michigan Senior Citizen of the Year Award for Leadership and he has lived by the belief that if “better is possible, then good is not enough.

Recorded on October 13, 2008

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October 15, 2008 Lakeland Hospitalists

gloriasplace — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:04:57 +0000

Dr. Mark Harrison, M.D. and Debra Johnson, Administrator for Lakeland Niles talk about the growing use hospitalists who specialize in inpatient care and see hospitalized patients in place of family doctors who no longer make rounds in the hospital and are able to better spend their time caring for the outpatient needs of their patients in their office.

Recorded on October 13, 2008

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