{"nodes":[{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"foo","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Band of Locals is always live on with Steve and host Carlleen Rose. Today we had our friend Executive Director Connie Koepke stepping in to film. We had a full studio with Officer William Sell, - Sheriff Brian Miller, Jim Samuels - Retired Prosecuting Attorney for Mecosta County and Megan Erickson with Meceola 911.","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"947nh","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"There are many Cardinal Shout Outs we are bringing back since school is in session! Thank you assistant Principal of BRHS Jake Schumann for sending these to us. Shout Outs go to: Gabe Nagy, Alec Taylor, Jake Carrick, Elizabeth Efford, Elise Devries, Eden Welch, Mason Boyd, Sebastian Vanwestrienen, Aavin Addis, Hayden Routley, Kaidwin Elliot, Ayla Jorgensen, Aislin Dermyer, Noah Soltysiak, Josh Dwyer, Cooper Guarisco, Austin Dalman, Neveah Colvin, Corbin Clark, Mason Snavely, Jamis Cline, Jakail Strickland, Alec Taylor and Jaxon Green. These students are role models who have helped others, be kind, volunteering and acts of good service. Go Cardinals!","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"6u45n","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"We had really great guests today in studio who addressed happenings in the community along with mental health awareness and programs and services to try and address these issues with mental health crisis and public safety. Officer Will Sell and Sheriff Brian Miller talked about programs that can get those with mental health issues the help they need vs being arrested, in jail and/or worse. There is a huge crisis that is coming to the forefront with mental health and correlation with that and crime, arrests and more. Jim Samuels - retired Prosecuting Attorney for Mecosta County also chimed in on this and his experience and knowledge with the mental health crisis and pubic safety. Megan Erickson with Meceola 911 talked about her experience with 911 calls and also discussed a new 988 phone feature dial that will help be for those with an emergency mental health situation. We applaud our guests and for their service, work, education and knowledge for public safety, mental health, programs and more and the work they do in our community.","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"33l6v","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"There were three events that were also discussed and we will add the flyer images in the comments below. National Coffee with a Cop Day will be on Wednesday, October 5th. Celebrate here in Downtown Big Rapids at the from 10am-12pm. This event is presented by the and allows citizens to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the offers in your neighborhood. For any questions, please contact: wsell@bigrapids.org or call 231-527-0005. On October 8th from 5pm-7pm there will be Faith and Blue Weekend - Eat & Meet at Buffalo Wild Wings. Come meet local first responders at their first \"Meet and Eat!\" Also on Saturday, October 8th will be Blessing of the Badges for All Area First Responders at 3:00pm. First Responders will have an opportunity to have their badges blessed as a reminder of the support of our community and for protection while they serve. For more information contact Officer Will Sell at 231-527-0005 or wsell@bigrapidsdps.org.","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"bgunv","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Thank you again to all of our guests and enjoy this beautiful day! Ferris Homecoming is this weekend too so let's go Dawgs!","decorations":[]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}}],"metadata":{"version":1,"createdTimestamp":"2022-09-26T18:22:10.863Z","updatedTimestamp":"2022-09-26T18:22:10.863Z","id":"3bca7fc7-1b55-484d-9c45-46aaba6b7a30"},"documentStyle":{}}