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Today's Guests: Connie Gambee-Koepke, Richard Scott Cohen and David Hamelund.
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We had a full studio today and we started the show with our Cardinal Shout Outs! Great job to the recent students chosen for their positive behavior, actions and representing themselves, school and community well!","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"fue9x1148","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Our first guest of today's show was our dear friend and collaborator with the BOLs - ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Connie Gambee-Koepke","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/connie.gambeekoepke?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":", Executive Director of the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Mecosta County Visitors Bureau","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/mecostacountyvb?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":". Connie was here to talk about next week's ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Big Rapids Veterans Day Parade","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/events/383684217294618/?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-UK-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" which will take place here in Downtown Big Rapids on Veterans Day next Friday, November 11th at 11am. We will post the parade flyer in the comments section. Connie talked about events happening prior and after to the parade along with other community Veterans Events happening next week. 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Thank you, Connie, for all the great work you do in our community and for being on the Veterans Day Parade and numerous committees and boards like with us at the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Band of Locals - Buy Local First","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/bandoflocals.mecostacounty?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" along with your leadership at the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Mecosta County Visitors Bureau","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/mecostacountyvb?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":". There's always something to do and make sure to as she says, ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"#ExploretheBigRapidsRegion","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/watch/hashtag/explorethebigrapidsregion?__eep__=6%2F&__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=*NK-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"!","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"7a6nd1167","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"David Hamelund is another community member who wears many hats and he was here to let us know about Mecosta County's Community Giving Day that is happening on November 29th from 11am-6pm at the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Big Rapids Eagles 2535","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/BigRapidsEagles?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":". This event is sponsored by the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Rotary Club of Big Rapids, Michigan","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/BigRapidsRotary/?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=kK-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" and the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Big Rapids Lions Club","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071546392289&__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":". \"Mecosta County non-profit organizations will come together on National Giving Day, where community members can stop by, learn about the non-profits, and give their time, talents and resources.\" To see all the information including a list of non-profit organizations you can go to: ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"http://communitygivingday.org","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"http://communitygivingday.org","target":"SELF"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" or email: ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"helpmcnonprofits@gmail.com","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"mailto:helpmcnonprofits@gmail.com","target":"SELF"}}}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":". Our community is blessed with so many wonderful non-profit organizations and you can help volunteer and/or donate to them. Thank you David for sharing this and we will put the flyer in our comments as well for everyone to see!","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"jwc7p1179","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Scott Cohen was also in studio he too is a great community member who is with the ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Rotary Club of Big Rapids, Michigan","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/BigRapidsRotary/?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=kK-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" along with being a Professor at ","decorations":[]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Ferris State University","decorations":[{"type":"LINK","linkData":{"link":{"url":"https://www.facebook.com/FerrisState?__cft__[0]=AZUdcPr965SlMwIdQXHE4mrULU9UB6kl6d8so8X1PqDzC-fEkdrNqNL-o8USIBg9zQkn0mTIeN-Zsipq3dDOTpZ4hWGacOGVSXVKhwpMKnrdtM3ID4Zfuj80PpAScYLzU4DzEhcV21VZYHn7JyT1x2jZnvPuc0MixtMgET8IFbK3TWa1L8etEU2onlewQVktB50&__tn__=-]K-R","target":"UNKNOWN"}}},{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"background":"","foreground":""}},{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}},{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":" and he will be Directing the Annual Veterans Day Band Concert which is on November 13th at 4pm. This event is free and open to the public and will be a great way to celebrate, honor and support our Veterans. 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We'll see you next week!","decorations":[]}}],"type":"PARAGRAPH"},{"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}},"style":{},"id":"1ibel1241","nodes":[],"type":"PARAGRAPH"}],"metadata":{"version":1,"createdTimestamp":"2023-01-02T15:46:29.960Z","updatedTimestamp":"2023-01-02T15:46:29.960Z","id":"4e6b8324-3e7e-4697-9d12-ef81b9eb7474"},"documentStyle":{}}
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