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Newspaper
Ad Visor And Chronicle
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 2012
Page
1
Voters in Calhoun County reject a 2.25 per device monthly surcharge for the consolidated dispatch center. No votes reach 7,298 compared with 7,234 yes, a margin under half a percent amid 14,500-plus ballots. Officials note high turnout and reflect on the close result. See page 10.
Jerri-Lynn Williams-Harper, newly named superintendent of Albion Public Schools, says the first weeks have been a whirlwind as she learns the district, meets teachers, and identifies needs. The former Beecher Community Schools leader adjusts to her new role and aims to assess and address district needs.
At the Aug 6 Marshall City Council meeting officials approved ending crossing guards at Gordon St Mansion St and Green St Jefferson St. Marshall Police Chief Jim Schwartz noted the study factors include speed limits traffic volumes gaps and crosswalk signage. Guards at the two intersections are removed leaving four active crossings.
Local 4 H auctions draw generations of bidders as auctioneers raise prices to support youth livestock projects. Four Calhoun County auctioneers share memories of the fair and life in the ring. A Jet Ski once sat idle, then funded the Meyer Critically ill Children’s Fund aiding families through illness.
Cross Calhoun County 4 H members gear up for the 2012 Small Animal Auction on August 15 and the Large Animal Sale on August 17. Hallie Adams of Marshall with a dairy starter calf Homer resident Brock Nelson with his market hog Steven Osborn of Homer with his Grand Champion Market Sheep Danielle Heisler of Springport with the 2012 Grand Champion Market Steer.
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