Shearman School on Mansion Street to be demolished
Marshall Public Schools Board of Education voted November 14 to demolish the vacant Shearman School building on Mansion Street. Trustee Richard Lindsey cited sinking fund use for building upkeep and future repairs. The note also recalls Dan Coddens entering his 16th season as Marshall High School boys basketball coach, reflecting on coaching tenures.
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Rich Hulkon
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New faces at the Department of Public Works
Mike Hackworth and Phil Damon take on new DPW roles as superintendent and supervisor. Director Carl Fedders praises Damon for staff respect and community regard, and Hackworth's field experience aims to boost city efficiency and responsiveness. See page 44 for full stories.
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Phil Damon
Department of Public Works
Phil
DPW
Carl Fedders
Fedders
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Man controls OCD by collecting frogs
David Wallace of Marshall says his collection of more than 600 frog figurines helps him manage obsessive compulsive disorder. At 65 he notes the hobby gives him control and a sense of ownership, explaining his lifelong tendency to collect and finish what he starts.
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David Wallace
Marshall
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Rich Hulkow retires as Olivet College coach
Olivet College head football coach Rich Hulkow announced his retirement on November 17 after two seasons with the Comets, finishing with a 1 19 record. Hulkow thanked the administration and supporters and said it was time to retire.
Swimmer Maya Kerr Heads To State For Fourth Time
Marshall High School senior Maya Kerr of the Marshall Community Swim Club heads to the Div. 3 state championships at Oakland University November 18 and 19 to wrap up her high school swimming career.
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Marshall Community Swim Club
Kerr
Marshall
Oakland University
Pilgrims Teach Native American Friendship at Gordon School
Elementary teachers in the corner and its approach highlight diverse learning activities for the month. Gordon School students Nicholas Sweeney and Leah DeLoof share a book with their Native American friend Quinn Langschwager. See what they and other young learners are studying this month on page 36. Esne notes one of the most welcome holidays of the American year is just around the corner.
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Nicholas Sweeney
Leah DeLoof
Quinn Langschwager
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