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City presents Battle Creek Awards and recognizes lifesaving resident, college and credit-union donations
Summary
The commission presented several Battle Creek Awards, recognized Kellogg Community College's campus beautification efforts, noted a $75,000 donation from VIDA/Advia Credit Union to Habitat for Humanity, and honored Michelle Vogel for rendering life-saving aid to a neighbor.
At the start of the meeting the commission presented a series of local recognitions. Mary Simmons received a Ward 2 nomination for home beautification at 362 Main Street and described living in a historic craftsman she said is "over 100 years old" and has been home to her family for more than 30 years.
Kellogg Community College representatives described campus beautification projects and student involvement: "we take great pride in our campus" and said students had requested improvements to a plaza area. The commission also recognized VIDA/Advia (credited in the meeting for a $75,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity) and a representative said building an "Advia house" in Battle Creek was part of their community support. Michelle Vogel received a certificate for a "random act of kindness" after an incident in which she helped protect and summon aid for an injured neighbor; she briefly described seeing a person lying in the road and stopping to help.
The awards segment closed with photos and congratulations from the commission and staff.
