District mulls flu response plan for Marshall schools
Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Dr Randy Davis and Nurse Sue Boley issued a letter to families outlining the district’s strategy for a new flu strain and the seasonal flu. Davis said the district is unsure of the impact but is working to maintain a healthy learning environment. See story on page 16.
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Marshall Public Schools
Randy Davis
Sue Boley
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Huron Tribe and Granholm amend Michigan gaming pact
Governor Jennifer Granholm and the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi announced on September 14 the signing of an amended gaming compact. The revision stabilizes the revenue sharing arrangement between the state and the tribe and its FireKeepers Casino in Emmett Township between Marshall and Battle Creek. See story on page 14.
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Jennifer M. Granholm
Potawatomi
State of Michigan
Tribe
FireKeepers
Emmett Township
Marshall
Battle Creek
Grain tube could aid emergency responders in saves
Emergency services obtain a grain tube tool to help save lives in crises. Lt. Don Watson notes grain moves around a person and can suffocate them, worse than quicksand. See story on page 60.
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Fire Department
Don Watson
Day of Caring Part 2 at D. Knight Designs Marshall
D Knight Designs in Marshall held its second Day of Caring last Monday offering free salon and spa services to job seekers needing a makeover for interviews. The event aimed to assist those out of work by providing professional styling at no charge.
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D. Knight Designs
Marshall
Marshall Public Schools weighs next bond initiative
At a work session, Superintendent Randy Davis outlined district priorities for a new school bond proposal. Marshall awaits word on ballot timing while the district seeks interest-free funding from the federal stimulus package, currently ranking fifth for approval.
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Marshall Public Schools Board of Education
Randy Davis
Marshall
Marshall United Way Campaign Aims for 130000 Goal
The 2009 United Way Fund Drive in Marshall mobilizes support from Linda Brown of Fountain Clinic Phil Mershon of Mobile Meals Mar Lee School coordinator Meredith Lazar and new Executive Director Patty Franke Belew plus Cub Scout Calvin Smith to reach a $130000 target. See story on page 43.
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Marshall
Linda Brown
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Fountain Clinic
Phil Mershon
Mar Lee
Meredith Lazar
New Marshall United Way
Patty Franke Belew
Calvin Smith