My Window on Marshall by Bob Doner
Local column by Bob Doner offers observations on Marshall streets schools and civic life. The piece blends personal anecdotes with community happenings highlighting neighborhood changes and resident voices.
10 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
Marshall Review
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2002
Page
1
Local column by Bob Doner offers observations on Marshall streets schools and civic life. The piece blends personal anecdotes with community happenings highlighting neighborhood changes and resident voices.
Marshall City c funds face a half million dollar deficit prompting a 7.5 percent power rate hike. The measure, approved 6-0, will lift average residential bills by about $3 monthly, with further 1 percent increases each July through 2006 to avoid a utility default.
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Council member Hayes cites a 35 percent gap between city and nearby townships. Residential rate rises advance 40 percent above Consumers Power, with costs around 82 dollars per month for typical usage. council debates budget impacts and service value as a 75 percent rate increase is approved.
The Marshall Public Schools join nationwide events on January 14 2002 with a 6 30 pm program at Marshall Middle School auditorium featuring songs poetry readings skits and artwork by students. An ecumenical church service honoring Dr King is set for January 20 2002 at First Presbyterian Church at 7 pm with area choirs. Call 781 3376 for details.
Marshall School Board ahead of a Monday meeting to review Superintendent Currie’s plan to cut 1.4 million from the 17 month budget and a state deadline of January 31, 2002 to address district deficit. A task force report on potentially changing the Marshall mascot name will be unveiled with no action expected.
The city council unanimously adopted a motion at the January 7 2002 meeting leading to a proclamation issued by Mayor Prock. The action formalizes official recognition as required by the city government.
Marshall City Council lauds the Diversity Roundtable for its plans to observe Dr King birthday with community events. Observance dates include January 14 2002 at 6 30 p m at Marshall Middle School auditorium and January 20 2002 at 7 p m at First Presbyterian Church. January declared Diversity Month.
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