Potter Seifert win MPS seats in Marshall vote
Marshall area voters re elected Vic Potter to a third term on the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education and chose Dr. George Seifert to fill the seat left by Janice Darling. Voters also approved millage renewals for MPS and the Marshall District Library. See story on page 14.
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Marshall Public Schools Board of Education
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Janice Darling
Marshall District Library
MPS to issue 10 pink slips amid budget shortfall
Marshall Public Schools faces a $290000 shortfall even with a $1 million cut and another $1 million from reserves. At a May 3 budget workshop Finance Director Scott Blankinship outlined proposed reductions that would trigger layoffs of 10 staff if fully enacted. See story on page 16.
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Marshall City Council Alters Medical Marijuana Ordinance
At the May 2 meeting Marshall City Council discussed status of a medical marijuana ordinance. Mayor Jim Dyer urged a sharper approach while options allowed caregivers as home occupations limited to five customers. Dispensaries remain prohibited under state statute. council to review a revised draft later.
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A Stay-At-Home Mom Named Angie Rapelje Featured
Angie Rapelje, 39, is described as the CEO of the house by her four Marshall children. She praises the rewards of staying home, noting she can be with her kids from wake up to bedtime, despite the nonstop workload.
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Angie Rapelje
Rapelje
Marshall Middle School Anti Bullying Week may ninth to thirteenth
Eighth grader Maddie Rayner says Marshall Middle School will hold Anti Bullying Week from May 9 to May 13 to keep the topic in mind amid ongoing news and Michigan legislation. She urges students to learn steps to handle bullying and avoid unsafe situations. See story on page .43
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Maddie Rayner
Marshall
Rayner
Rose UAT comes to Marshall in Much Ado About Nothing
Marshall hosts a Shakespeare comedy at the Franke Center for the Arts with Ed Kernish as Leont o Mo Arvey as Benedick and Ian Macinnes as Don Pedro. Tickets available by phone 269-781-3335 1 5 p.m. weekdays. No Friday May 13 curtain rises for Marshall Civic Players production.
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Ed Kernish
Leonato
Mo Arvey
Benedick
Ian Macinnes
Don Pedro
Marshall Civic Players
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