Marshall Public Schools faces budget crisis forum March 23
The Marshall Public Schools Board invites residents to a 7 p.m. forum at Marshall High School to discuss the 2009 10 budget. With fund equity dipping and enrollment down about 100 from fall 2007, the district may face a $1 2 million shortfall and must decide where to cut. Community input aims to shape how to preserve programs while attracting students.
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MPS Board of Education
Marshall High School
Lansing
MPS
Marshall
Mar Lee
Marshall Academy
Public Meetings Schedule for Marshall Area
Public meetings listed include a Board of Education Town Hall at Marshall High School on Monday March 23 at 7 p.m. Also a Small Urban Foundries and ARRA plan meeting on Thursday March 26 at 10 a.m. in the Road Commission Office board room. A Marshall City Council public hearing on the Energy Optimization and Renewable Energy Plan is set for Monday March 30 at 7 p.m. at City Hall 323 West Michigan Ave. Also a seasonal weight re notice appears for Monday March 23.
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North Marshall Ave
American Recovery & Reinvestment Plan
15 Mile Rd
Road Commission
Marshall City Council
West Michigan Ave
City Hall
Michigan education group eyed early retirements for jobs
Word on the Street reports mixed views on the Michigan Education Association offering eligible teachers retirement incentives before 2010 to boost pension checks and stimulate the economy. Supporters see job-creation potential through mentoring. critics warn of long term costs and loss of top teachers.
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Michigan Education Association
Cosy
Michigan
Fountain Clinic seeks local support for rising demand
In a letter to the editor from the Fountain Clinic Board of Directors, Marshall residents learn that the clinic serves hundreds monthly with health screenings dental work medication help and urgent care. Uninsured and underinsured patients from Calhoun County show a 25 percent rise in services and a 50 percent jump in annual visits. The board appeals for tax deductible donations calling 781-0952 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to help meet increasing needs.
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Fountain Clinic
Marshall
Calhoun County
Fountain Clinic Board of Directors
Downtown parking reform sparks merchant plea
A Hastings area letter argues city parking tickets harm downtown traffic and revenue. Merchants note rising costs and urge less enforcement, suggesting alternatives to boost shoppers and nearby businesses. The writer cites examples from other towns and calls for city leadership to rethink meters and citations.
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