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Community Focus – June 8, 2016

Canton Resident Robert Miller is the co-author of the book “Veteran’s Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice and Honor.”  The book is published by National Geographic.  88.1 the Park’s Max Jenkins spoke with Miller for this edition of Community Focus.  They talked about his experience as an author, the chance to work with National Geographic, and future book projects.

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Moments with Merritt – June 2016

Moments with Merritt EEF June 2016The Educational Excellence Foundation has been an important partner for the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.  Interim Superintendent, Monica Merritt, speaks with Gretchen Ward, Executive Director of EEF about the foundation and their impact in the school district.

The interview will air on Tuesday June 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 5:45 p.m on 88.1 the Park.

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88.1 the Park Staff Member of the Month – May 2016

Sam Badger in studio ACongratulations to Sam Badger, Canton Freshman.  Sam is 88.1 the Park’s May 2016 Staff Member of the Month.

Sam is one of our newest DJ’s and he’s been getting better every week.  He also is part of the station’s Community Focus staff.  His two recent interviews with outgoing Canton Public Safety Director Todd Mutchler and incoming Public Safety Director Joshua Meier, were filled with thoughtful questions.

“We’re excited to have Sam on our staff,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “Sam works very hard and is always willing to help make the station better.  As a new staff member he has quickly become one of our top interview hosts.   We’re looking forward to great things from Sam.”

Community Focus – June 1, 2016

Midha Mashhood speaks with Craig Hane, former Artist Director and Founder of Barefoot Productions.   Barefoot Productions has been providing live theatre for Plymouth for 10 years.  This spring he announced that he was stepping down as Artists Director and is pursuing his dreams as a playwright.  Midha spoke with Craig about his career in theatre, his work founding Barefoot and his future pursuits.

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Community Focus – May 25, 2016

Canton Public Safety Director Joshua MeierJoshua Meier is the new Public Safety Director for Canton Township.  88.1 the Park’s Sam Badger, had a chance to talk with Director Meier about his 19 year career in Canton that took him from serving as a Firefighter to the rank of Fire Chief.  Director Meier is the first Director of Public Safety in Canton to come from the Fire Department.  He began pursuing his career as a Canton Police Explorer while he was a student at Salem High School.

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