Mar Lee approves shared superintendent plan with Marshall leader
At a July 10 Mar Lee School Board meeting the panel authorized a contract placing Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Dr Randy Davis in charge of Mar Lee's duties for the 2012 2013 year with Bill LeTarte remaining as Mar Lee superintendent. The boards retain a next year option to abandon the shared arrangement if needed per Vice President David Ousley. See page 12.
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2012 Relay for Life Survivors Dinner kickoff event
At the Survivors Dinner more than 262 cancer survivors and caregivers helped start the 2012 Relay For Life leading to the July 20 and 21 main event at the Calhoun County Fairgrounds. Dr Jim Dobbins received a special award naming him Mr Relay.
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Alaska Great Lakes Project Returns Home After 23rd Trip
On Wednesday July 11 seventy five participants from the 23rd Annual Alaska Great Lakes Project returned home to cheering family and friends. Isabella Jeffers a 13 year old from Marshall called the trip a learning experience saying Alaska is indescribable and a great experience. See story and photos on page 38.
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Spectators enjoy 11th Annual Cruise to the Fountain
The 11th Annual Cruise to the Fountain ran July 5 to July 7 in Marshall with 366 cars registering. Crowds cruised downtown on July 6 despite 104 degree heat, and photos are on page 43.
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Jim Cummings Band to headline Marshall Blues Fest
The Jim Cummings Band beams with groove as they headline the 9th Annual Blues Festival in downtown Marshall starting at 8:30 p.m. on July 21. Lead singer Jim Cummings says the group aims for a high energy show entertaining thousands of blues fans.
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Blues Fest and Reuben Eating Contest Beef Up Marshall Saturday
On Saturday July 21 downtown Marshall hosts Blues Fest and Pastrami Joe’s Reuben Eating Contest. Bill DeSmet will attempt another sandwich challenge to benefit the Fountain Clinic while the Jim Cummings Band provides music. See stories on pages 34 and 35.
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