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Community Focus – January 13, 2016

The National Honor Society at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park hosts the SJ5K every May.  The run helps families that are dealing with a medical crisis.  Since 2011 The run has raised over $230,000 to aid 14 families in the Plymouth-Canton Community.  Saba Mangla spoke with Charlotte Clark, the student organizer of the 2016 run, and Marc Whitlock, who represents a family that benefited from last year’s run.

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88.1 The Park Staff Members of the Month – December 2015

Maisy Seale and Kaley Ross are the 88.1 The Park Staff Members of the Month for December 2015.

Maisy is a Freshman at Plymouth High School and is one of 88.1’s newest staff members.  Maisy was commended for her work creating graphics for the station’s social media platforms, as well as her work in our news department.  Maisy is also hosting a radio show on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Maisy Seale in the studio
“We are fortunate to have such a talented graphic artist on our staff,” said Bill Keith, Station Manager.  “Maisy has a great understanding of social media and we’re lucky to have her on our staff for the next three plus years.”

Kaley is 88.1’s Music Director.  She is a Senior at Plymouth and has been part of the station since her Freshman year.  She also is the co-host of 88.1’s Alternative Rock Show, All the Small Things, on Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Kaley Ross
“Kaley is responsible for our music sound and she has a great ear for the music we should be playing,” said Keith.  “She works behind the scenes selecting songs and scheduling music but she especially shines on-the-air.  Kaley is one of our most talented on-air hosts and she creates radio shows that need to be heard.”

Community Focus – January 6, 2016

In the Band Music Appreciation Studio is a new non profit group operating out of the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex (PARC), formerly Central Middle School.  On this edition of Community Focus Bill Keith speaks with Nick Brandon, Founder and Director, and Aaron Mihalko, Co-Director about their efforts to support 7th – 12th grade students as they form local bands.  In the Band Music Appreciation Studio will provide rehearsal space, educational programs and opportunities to listen to classic albums.

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Community Focus – December 16, 2015

Max Jenkins interviews Sheila Weber, Counselor at Liberty Middle School, about the middle school mentoring program “Where Everyone Belongs.”  WEB pairs 8th grade students with incoming 6th graders to help the new students make a smooth transition to middle school.  They talked about the history of the program, plans for this year and opportunities for next year’s mentors.

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