Battle Creek’s Jake “The Butcher” Casey pushed eventual victor Joe Menchetti, “The Food Warrior,” into a new world record last year nearly out-eating the champion in the 2nd Annual World Reuben Eating Championship in Marshall.
Now, Jake’s announced he’ll be back Saturday, July 19, when the Association of Competitive Eaters sends a team to the City of Hospitality to once again raise funds for the Fountain Clinic. The 3rd Annual World Reuben Eating Championship will be held from 2-4 p.m. on North Jefferson Street, in front of Pastrami Joe’s Deli, sponsor of the event. If Jake has improved as much from last year to this as he did between the first two events, he may just flat out-eat ALL the competition this year.
Casey, who is an education major in college, seems to be a quick learner. And if last year’s any indication, he can be counted on to “school” his fellow competitors in the science of speed eating and mass consumption and may just take home the 2008 trophy.
However, he’s going to have to watch out for more than Menchetti, who has dozens of eating titles to his name. Several other professional eaters will be in Marshall that day as well.
Back for a third go-round in the Reuben competition will be Chris “The American” Schlesinger, presently the New York Hard Boiled Egg Eating Champion, who ate an amazing 10 hard-boiled eggs in just a minute and 16 seconds to gain that title. Schlesinger also has recorded victories for consuming potato latkes, milk and cookies, ribs, hot dogs, strawberries, and other delicacies too numerous to mention. Schlesinger has 11 top three finishes in National and World Eating Championships.
Also gracing the stage at the July 19 Reuben event will be Tom “Goose” Gilbert, making his first appearance in Marshall. He is the current world record holder in Chicken Wings, as well as the National Canadian Back-Bacon Eating Champion. This 26-year-old counselor from the State of Massachusetts has smashed both the world record in meatballs and potato latkes and has consumed 46 hard-boiled eggs in five minutes to win the National Hard Boiled Egg Eating Championship in Brick, NJ. A Combat Medic in the Army Reserves, Gilbert has a disciplined style of eating that has earned him the honorary nickname, the “Green Beret of Grub.”
Rounding out the professionals registered to date is Pierre “Food Machete” Vincelette from Canada who recently won a hamburger-eating contest in Ontario by downing a 2.5-lb. burger and an order of fries in 15:32 seconds.
The day’s events will also include a Reuben Relay for kids as well as an amateur eating contest pitting various community rivals against each other. Anyone wanting to sign up may do so by contacting Michael Caron at P.J.’s for all the details.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Granholm Signs Booster Seat Legislation to Protect Michigan’s Children
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed legislation that will require the use of approved booster seats for children who are between the ages of four and eight and less than 4 feet 9 inches tall. The bill takes effect July 1.
“I am pleased today to sign into law a bill that protects Michigan’s most important resource – our children,” Granholm said. “We know that the single best way we can protect our kids is to buckle them in properly. It’s a simple step but a big “boost” for our kids’ safety.”
Current law requires children under age four to ride in an infant or child car seat. The new law extends the requirement to include older children who also are not optimally protected by seat belts alone.
“Since seat belts are designed for adults, they do not fit children properly and can actually cause injuries during a crash,” said Michigan Department of Community Health Director Janet Olszewski. “Booster seats are a simple and inexpensive way to protect children in motor vehicle crashes.”
Partners for Child Passenger Safety (PCPS) conducts the world’s largest ongoing study of children in crashes and analyzes actual crash data from 16 states, including Michigan. PCPS reports that the risk of injury for a 4 to 8 year-old child is reduced by 59 percent when using a car seat or booster seat. Children in seat belts alone are four times more likely to suffer head/brain injuries as compared to those in booster seats. States that have passed similar laws also have determined that child restraint use increases dramatically when required by law.
At today’s event, the governor signed HB 82 and was joined by State Senator Michelle McManus (R-Lake Leelanau), who sponsored the bill, and State Representatives Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) and Kathy Angerer (D-Dunde) who have sponsored other booster seat legislation.
The governor also urged the Legislature to take quick action on a bill that will make it possible to make free booster seats available to low income families.
The signing of Senate Bill 82 is a culmination of a multi-year effort on the part of child passenger safety advocates in the state of Michigan, including the Safe Kids and Boost MI Kids coalitions. More information on child passenger safety can be found at www.michigansafekids.org.
“I am pleased today to sign into law a bill that protects Michigan’s most important resource – our children,” Granholm said. “We know that the single best way we can protect our kids is to buckle them in properly. It’s a simple step but a big “boost” for our kids’ safety.”
Current law requires children under age four to ride in an infant or child car seat. The new law extends the requirement to include older children who also are not optimally protected by seat belts alone.
“Since seat belts are designed for adults, they do not fit children properly and can actually cause injuries during a crash,” said Michigan Department of Community Health Director Janet Olszewski. “Booster seats are a simple and inexpensive way to protect children in motor vehicle crashes.”
Partners for Child Passenger Safety (PCPS) conducts the world’s largest ongoing study of children in crashes and analyzes actual crash data from 16 states, including Michigan. PCPS reports that the risk of injury for a 4 to 8 year-old child is reduced by 59 percent when using a car seat or booster seat. Children in seat belts alone are four times more likely to suffer head/brain injuries as compared to those in booster seats. States that have passed similar laws also have determined that child restraint use increases dramatically when required by law.
At today’s event, the governor signed HB 82 and was joined by State Senator Michelle McManus (R-Lake Leelanau), who sponsored the bill, and State Representatives Barb Byrum (D-Onondaga) and Kathy Angerer (D-Dunde) who have sponsored other booster seat legislation.
The governor also urged the Legislature to take quick action on a bill that will make it possible to make free booster seats available to low income families.
The signing of Senate Bill 82 is a culmination of a multi-year effort on the part of child passenger safety advocates in the state of Michigan, including the Safe Kids and Boost MI Kids coalitions. More information on child passenger safety can be found at www.michigansafekids.org.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Friday for Army Private First Class Antione V. Robinson
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, March 28, 2008, in honor of Army Private First Class Antione V. Robinson, of Detroit, who died March 19 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Saturday, March 29.
Pfc. Robinson, age 20, died in Nawa, Afghanistan, from injuries he sustained when the vehicle he was repairing collapsed. He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Under Section 7 of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code, 4 USC 7, Governor Granholm, in December 2003, issued a proclamation requiring United States flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Procedures for flag lowering were detailed by Governor Granholm in Executive Order 2006-10 and included in federal law under the Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-41).
When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the United States flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
When a member of the armed services from Michigan is killed in action, the governor will issue a press release with information about the individual(s) and the day that has been designated for flags to be lowered in his or her honor. The information will also be posted on Governor Granholm’s Website at www.michigan.gov/gov in the section titled “Spotlight.”
Pfc. Robinson, age 20, died in Nawa, Afghanistan, from injuries he sustained when the vehicle he was repairing collapsed. He was assigned to the 782nd Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Under Section 7 of Chapter 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code, 4 USC 7, Governor Granholm, in December 2003, issued a proclamation requiring United States flags lowered to half-staff throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters to honor Michigan servicemen and servicewomen killed in the line of duty. Procedures for flag lowering were detailed by Governor Granholm in Executive Order 2006-10 and included in federal law under the Army Specialist Joseph P. Micks Federal Flag Code Amendment Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-41).
When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the United States flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position. The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.
When a member of the armed services from Michigan is killed in action, the governor will issue a press release with information about the individual(s) and the day that has been designated for flags to be lowered in his or her honor. The information will also be posted on Governor Granholm’s Website at www.michigan.gov/gov in the section titled “Spotlight.”
Man suffers broken legs after high speed police chase ends in wreck
A man has suffered two broken legs in a high speed car crash with a telephone pole on Michigan Avenue in front of Boshears Ford at about 3:45 p.m. According to preliminary reports, the man was being chased by Battle Creek and Calhoun County law enforcement when the crash occurred at speeds between 80 and 100 mph. Marshall police also responded to help direct traffic as the man was being extricated from the wreckage. See our March 29 edition for photos and story.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Cornelius visits Marshall back yard
The children of Erich and Heidi Heidenreich and grandchildren of John and Phyllis Heidenreich collaborated after Friday's 11-inch snowfall to create "Cornelius" at their Easter Weekend gathering. The talented sculptors are Jason Montey, and Rachel, Kimberlyn, Abby, John, Emma and Luke Heidenreich.
City's newest Master Plan topic of workshop March 26
Marshall's first Master Land Use plan update in 15 years will be the topic of discussion Wednesday, March 26 at 7p.m. when the Marshall City Planning Commission gets a look at the final draft prepared by the firm of Birchler Arroyo. Discussion will involve final drafts and implmentation. For a look at the entire, 20-page document, got to the link below:
Marshall Master Plan
Monday, March 24, 2008
Snow joke - Easter bunny visits Marshall!
Thanks to Jeff and Joanna Johnson and family of Marshall, we have a photo to share with you from their 2008 Easter memories. Pictured with the snow bunny are Ariana Johnson, Hannah and Sophia Iannarelli.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Opinion
Due to popular demand, we are posting this editorial from the March 15 Chronicle here for public consumption:
Last week, a business associate sent me the letter below, which really explains what’s wrong with government leadership. As we proceed through this year’s election, be aware of how many times candidates blame the problems we face on the opposing party, rather than taking responsibility for the system in which they play a role. I’ve always expected government to be a problem-solver rather than the problem that it has become.
Think about it. — Fred Jacobs, Vice president J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (publishers, Chronicle/Advisor)
The 545 people responsible for America's woes
by Charley Reese
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, we have deficits? Have you ever wondered why, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, we have inflation and high taxes?
You and I don't propose a federal budget. The president does. You and I don't have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does. You and I don't write the tax code. Congress does.
You and I don't set fiscal policy. Congress does. You and I don't control monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve Bank does. One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one president and nine Supreme Court
justices—545 human beings out of the 300 million—are directly, legally, morally and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.
I excluded members of the Federal Reserve Board because that problem was created by the Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered private central bank.
I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason—they have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash.
The politician has the power to accept or reject it.
No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility to determine how he or she votes.
A confidence conspiracy. Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con, regardless of party.
What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall. No normal human being would have the gall of a speaker, who stood up and criticized G.W. Bush alone for creating deficits.
The president can only propose a budget. He cannot force Congress to accept it.
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes.
Who is the speaker of the House? She is the leader of the majority party.
She and fellow Democrats, not the president, can approve any budget they want. If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto.
Replace the scoundrels. It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million cannot replace 545 people who stand convicted—by present facts—of incompetence and irresponsibility.
I can't think of a single domestic problem, from an unfair tax code to defense overruns, that is not traceable directly to those 545 people.
When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise power of the federal government, then it must follow what exists is what they want to
exist.
If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it be unfair. If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in the red. If the Marines are in Iraq, it's because those 545 people want them in Iraq.
No government problems are insoluble. Do not let these 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; or to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power.
Above all, do not let them con you into the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces such as "the economy," "inflation" or "politics" that prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.
Those 545 people—and they alone—are responsible. They, and they alone, have the power. They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses, provided voters have the gumption to manage their own
employees. We should vote all of them out of office and clean up their mess.
~~~~~~~~~~
Reese’s letter makes a lot of sense. If we want to solve problems, we must first take some of the blame for this mess in which we find ourselves.
A few years ago in Michigan, we added term limits to our election process.
The problem with getting a more responsive government wasn't the length of terms of office, it was finding the best people to fill the positions. If we expect responsive leadership, then we must keep up on the news, read and try to understand the issues, so we will be able identify the con when we see it, rather than wonder what happened long after it becomes ‘business as usual.’
As we get closer to this year's elections it's imperative we take a more proactive position. Don't get caught up in politics as usual.
Don't let the national media control what the candidate stands for; get as much information as you can so you will be able to make a better decision. And don't make selections based solely on political choices; try to find the candidate who has convictions similar to yours.
I return to a quote by Margaret Mead I've used many times before because it
really says what we have to do if we want to make the necessary changes:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics, Inc.
Last week, a business associate sent me the letter below, which really explains what’s wrong with government leadership. As we proceed through this year’s election, be aware of how many times candidates blame the problems we face on the opposing party, rather than taking responsibility for the system in which they play a role. I’ve always expected government to be a problem-solver rather than the problem that it has become.
Think about it. — Fred Jacobs, Vice president J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (publishers, Chronicle/Advisor)
The 545 people responsible for America's woes
by Charley Reese
Politicians are the only people in the world who create problems and then campaign against them.
Have you ever wondered why, if both the Democrats and the Republicans are against deficits, we have deficits? Have you ever wondered why, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, we have inflation and high taxes?
You and I don't propose a federal budget. The president does. You and I don't have the Constitutional authority to vote on appropriations. The House of Representatives does. You and I don't write the tax code. Congress does.
You and I don't set fiscal policy. Congress does. You and I don't control monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve Bank does. One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one president and nine Supreme Court
justices—545 human beings out of the 300 million—are directly, legally, morally and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.
I excluded members of the Federal Reserve Board because that problem was created by the Congress. In 1913, Congress delegated its Constitutional duty to provide a sound currency to a federally chartered private central bank.
I excluded all the special interests and lobbyists for a sound reason—they have no legal authority. They have no ability to coerce a senator, a congressman or a president to do one cotton-picking thing. I don't care if they offer a politician $1 million dollars in cash.
The politician has the power to accept or reject it.
No matter what the lobbyist promises, it is the legislator's responsibility to determine how he or she votes.
A confidence conspiracy. Those 545 human beings spend much of their energy convincing you that what they did is not their fault. They cooperate in this common con, regardless of party.
What separates a politician from a normal human being is an excessive amount of gall. No normal human being would have the gall of a speaker, who stood up and criticized G.W. Bush alone for creating deficits.
The president can only propose a budget. He cannot force Congress to accept it.
The Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land, gives sole responsibility to the House of Representatives for originating and approving appropriations and taxes.
Who is the speaker of the House? She is the leader of the majority party.
She and fellow Democrats, not the president, can approve any budget they want. If the president vetoes it, they can pass it over his veto.
Replace the scoundrels. It seems inconceivable to me that a nation of 300 million cannot replace 545 people who stand convicted—by present facts—of incompetence and irresponsibility.
I can't think of a single domestic problem, from an unfair tax code to defense overruns, that is not traceable directly to those 545 people.
When you fully grasp the plain truth that 545 people exercise power of the federal government, then it must follow what exists is what they want to
exist.
If the tax code is unfair, it's because they want it be unfair. If the budget is in the red, it's because they want it in the red. If the Marines are in Iraq, it's because those 545 people want them in Iraq.
No government problems are insoluble. Do not let these 545 people shift the blame to bureaucrats, whom they hire and whose jobs they can abolish; or to lobbyists, whose gifts and advice they can reject; to regulators, to whom they give the power to regulate and from whom they can take this power.
Above all, do not let them con you into the belief that there exists disembodied mystical forces such as "the economy," "inflation" or "politics" that prevent them from doing what they take an oath to do.
Those 545 people—and they alone—are responsible. They, and they alone, have the power. They, and they alone, should be held accountable by the people who are their bosses, provided voters have the gumption to manage their own
employees. We should vote all of them out of office and clean up their mess.
~~~~~~~~~~
Reese’s letter makes a lot of sense. If we want to solve problems, we must first take some of the blame for this mess in which we find ourselves.
A few years ago in Michigan, we added term limits to our election process.
The problem with getting a more responsive government wasn't the length of terms of office, it was finding the best people to fill the positions. If we expect responsive leadership, then we must keep up on the news, read and try to understand the issues, so we will be able identify the con when we see it, rather than wonder what happened long after it becomes ‘business as usual.’
As we get closer to this year's elections it's imperative we take a more proactive position. Don't get caught up in politics as usual.
Don't let the national media control what the candidate stands for; get as much information as you can so you will be able to make a better decision. And don't make selections based solely on political choices; try to find the candidate who has convictions similar to yours.
I return to a quote by Margaret Mead I've used many times before because it
really says what we have to do if we want to make the necessary changes:
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Fred Jacobs, vice president, J-Ad Graphics, Inc.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
WWII dog tags found in Marshall RV basement returned to family
Posted at 5:52 p.m.
Sue Palmiter (left) was reunited with her father's WWII dog tags last week and returned with them to Marshall RV Tuesday to see where 14-year employee Dean Blodgett (center) found them - in the basement above a wall.
Blodgett said he was building a set a shelves last week when first he spotted an envelope dated 1948 and then, the chains which happened to be attached to the dog tags bearing the name of George Palmiter. Dean gave them to his boss, Ken Jendryka who contacted Don Weberling, (right) service officer for American Legion Post 79 in Marshall. Don looked for the same name in the phone book and happened to reach George's daughter, Sue Wyatt. Her father, a WWII veteran, died in 1986. Her son, Jonathan, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq and unbeknownst to him, the dog tags will be given to him when he comes home on leave in May. Though Sue, who has five older brothers and a sister, does not know how old the original structure is, she did reveal that her grandfather built the house that is now the offices of Jendryka's business.
See complete story and more photos in the next edition of the Chronicle.
Sue Palmiter (left) was reunited with her father's WWII dog tags last week and returned with them to Marshall RV Tuesday to see where 14-year employee Dean Blodgett (center) found them - in the basement above a wall.
Blodgett said he was building a set a shelves last week when first he spotted an envelope dated 1948 and then, the chains which happened to be attached to the dog tags bearing the name of George Palmiter. Dean gave them to his boss, Ken Jendryka who contacted Don Weberling, (right) service officer for American Legion Post 79 in Marshall. Don looked for the same name in the phone book and happened to reach George's daughter, Sue Wyatt. Her father, a WWII veteran, died in 1986. Her son, Jonathan, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq and unbeknownst to him, the dog tags will be given to him when he comes home on leave in May. Though Sue, who has five older brothers and a sister, does not know how old the original structure is, she did reveal that her grandfather built the house that is now the offices of Jendryka's business.
See complete story and more photos in the next edition of the Chronicle.
Plea agreement reached in underground storage tank case near Marshall
The Calhoun County Prosecutor's Office has reached a plea agreement before the Honorable Judge Samuel Durham Jr. of the 10th District Court to resolve criminal charges filed against Cynthia Fadel for allegedly failing to pay registration fees, provide financial responsibility, and properly close abandoned underground storage tanks at a gasoline station located near Marshall. A criminal investigation was initiated by the Department of Environmental Quality when Fadel failed to comply with the law after being notified by DEQ staff on numerous occasions of the violations and the actions required to correct them.
As a result of the plea agreement, Fadel must permanently close the underground tank system within six months, pay $3,000 in delinquent registration fees, and pay fines and costs.
"Owners of underground storage tank systems must take every precaution to ensure our environment is protected," said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester.
An owner of a petroleum UST system is required to permanently close the system when it has been temporarily closed for more than 12 months and must provide evidence of financial responsibility, in the form of insurance, to ensure that corrective actions are implemented to clean up a release of petroleum if the owner is liable for the release. An owner is also required to pay an annual registration fee of $100 for each UST. Without the collection of registration fees, the DEQ would not be able to implement the UST regulatory program.
Editor's note: DEQ news releases are available on the department's Internet home page at www.michigan.gov/deq.
"Protecting Michigan's Environment, Ensuring Michigan's Future"
Revised March 18, 2008 by Pat Watson
As a result of the plea agreement, Fadel must permanently close the underground tank system within six months, pay $3,000 in delinquent registration fees, and pay fines and costs.
"Owners of underground storage tank systems must take every precaution to ensure our environment is protected," said DEQ Director Steven E. Chester.
An owner of a petroleum UST system is required to permanently close the system when it has been temporarily closed for more than 12 months and must provide evidence of financial responsibility, in the form of insurance, to ensure that corrective actions are implemented to clean up a release of petroleum if the owner is liable for the release. An owner is also required to pay an annual registration fee of $100 for each UST. Without the collection of registration fees, the DEQ would not be able to implement the UST regulatory program.
Editor's note: DEQ news releases are available on the department's Internet home page at www.michigan.gov/deq.
"Protecting Michigan's Environment, Ensuring Michigan's Future"
Revised March 18, 2008 by Pat Watson
The 2008 Marshall Area Easter Egg Hunt is March 22
The Marshall Community Credit Union, Calhoun County Agricultural and Industrial Society (C. C. A. I. S.) Crossroads Church, Chemical Bank and Fredonia Community Grange will hold the 5th annual Marshall Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Crossroad Church.
The hunt is open to all children age 2 to 10.
Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. Games and other activities will start at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny and the Sammy the Supersaver will put in an appearance at 11:30 A.M. It is possible that the pair will arrive in style on a Marshall Township fire truck.
"You will be sure to want to take a photo of your children with the Easter Bunny and Sammy the Supersaver," said Grange spokesperson Athol Hazen.
The Easter Egg Hunt will commence at 1 p.m. The Easter Egg hunters will participate in one of three age groups, two to four, five to seven, or eight to ten. The hunts will be consecutively, so that those with children in more than one age group can enjoy each. There will be games, refreshments, prizes and oodles of fun for everyone involved. Cotton Candy will be furnished by Uncle Gilly. Orange drink will be furnished by McDonalds. Grange members and their friends will be furnishing cookies for the enjoyment of those attending. Marshall Community Credit Union will furnish balloons .
"The event is a way for the community to get back outdoors and welcome in the spring," said Hazen. "Even if the weather is not very cooperative, the hunt will still go on, it will take place in a sheltered area. Yes, this is a big event. Help will be needed. Cookies, about 100 dozen, are needed to give to those attending."
The hunt is open to all children age 2 to 10.
Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. Games and other activities will start at 11 a.m. The Easter Bunny and the Sammy the Supersaver will put in an appearance at 11:30 A.M. It is possible that the pair will arrive in style on a Marshall Township fire truck.
"You will be sure to want to take a photo of your children with the Easter Bunny and Sammy the Supersaver," said Grange spokesperson Athol Hazen.
The Easter Egg Hunt will commence at 1 p.m. The Easter Egg hunters will participate in one of three age groups, two to four, five to seven, or eight to ten. The hunts will be consecutively, so that those with children in more than one age group can enjoy each. There will be games, refreshments, prizes and oodles of fun for everyone involved. Cotton Candy will be furnished by Uncle Gilly. Orange drink will be furnished by McDonalds. Grange members and their friends will be furnishing cookies for the enjoyment of those attending. Marshall Community Credit Union will furnish balloons .
"The event is a way for the community to get back outdoors and welcome in the spring," said Hazen. "Even if the weather is not very cooperative, the hunt will still go on, it will take place in a sheltered area. Yes, this is a big event. Help will be needed. Cookies, about 100 dozen, are needed to give to those attending."
Monday, March 17, 2008
Kalamazoo River cleanup to resume; sediment to be dumped near Marshall
2008 Kalamazoo River Cleanup Work Begins; Plainwell Meeting April 2
Posted : Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:06:26 GMT
Author : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Category : PressRelease
CHICAGO, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 today announced that 2008 Kalamazoo River environmental cleanup work near the Plainwell Impoundment is underway. Construction vehicles and workers in required protective equipment will be visible for months to come in the area near the Highway 131 Bridge and the Plainwell Dam.
An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Comfort Inn, 622 Allegan St., Plainwell, Mich. Representatives from partner agencies including Michigan Department of Environmental Quality are expected.
The work represents the second and final year of an estimated $30 million PCB-contaminated sediment removal project. It will be performed by Georgia-Pacific and Millennium Holdings contractors and overseen by EPA and MDEQ. The complete Kalamazoo River Superfund area stretches 80 miles from Saugatuck on Lake Michigan to the Morrow Dam.
Site activities over the next few weeks include construction of temporary roads, clearing river edges and preparing three staging pads for drying sediment. Shore restoration from the 2007 work season, including replanting vegetation, is also under way.
The in-river dredging will begin in mid-March. Sediment with more than 50 parts per million PCB content will be sent to EQ's Wayne Disposal facility in Belleville. Less contaminated material below 50 ppm will be sent to Allied Waste's C & C Landfill near Marshall and its Ottawa Farms Landfill near Coopersville.
During 2007, about 37,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated soil and sediment were removed. About 3,150 cubic yards of this was 50+ ppm material sent to Wayne Disposal. By fall 2008, about 120,000 cubic yards of soil and sediment containing 4,400 pounds of PCB's will have been removed. With the site now established, work is expected to proceed at a faster pace during 2008.
On a separate track, work is also proceeding on a supplemental river investigation. The first phase of this project -- collecting sediment samples from the Morrow Dam to Plainwell, and Portage Creek -- was completed last fall. Data is now being analyzed. A second phase of sampling in these areas will occur in late spring 2008.
Site information is at http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/kalproject. Residents with questions may contact EPA community involvement coordinator Don de Blasio at 800-621-8431, ext. 64360 (weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) or deblasio.don@epa.gov.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Posted : Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:06:26 GMT
Author : U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Category : PressRelease
CHICAGO, March 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 today announced that 2008 Kalamazoo River environmental cleanup work near the Plainwell Impoundment is underway. Construction vehicles and workers in required protective equipment will be visible for months to come in the area near the Highway 131 Bridge and the Plainwell Dam.
An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Comfort Inn, 622 Allegan St., Plainwell, Mich. Representatives from partner agencies including Michigan Department of Environmental Quality are expected.
The work represents the second and final year of an estimated $30 million PCB-contaminated sediment removal project. It will be performed by Georgia-Pacific and Millennium Holdings contractors and overseen by EPA and MDEQ. The complete Kalamazoo River Superfund area stretches 80 miles from Saugatuck on Lake Michigan to the Morrow Dam.
Site activities over the next few weeks include construction of temporary roads, clearing river edges and preparing three staging pads for drying sediment. Shore restoration from the 2007 work season, including replanting vegetation, is also under way.
The in-river dredging will begin in mid-March. Sediment with more than 50 parts per million PCB content will be sent to EQ's Wayne Disposal facility in Belleville. Less contaminated material below 50 ppm will be sent to Allied Waste's C & C Landfill near Marshall and its Ottawa Farms Landfill near Coopersville.
During 2007, about 37,000 cubic yards of PCB-contaminated soil and sediment were removed. About 3,150 cubic yards of this was 50+ ppm material sent to Wayne Disposal. By fall 2008, about 120,000 cubic yards of soil and sediment containing 4,400 pounds of PCB's will have been removed. With the site now established, work is expected to proceed at a faster pace during 2008.
On a separate track, work is also proceeding on a supplemental river investigation. The first phase of this project -- collecting sediment samples from the Morrow Dam to Plainwell, and Portage Creek -- was completed last fall. Data is now being analyzed. A second phase of sampling in these areas will occur in late spring 2008.
Site information is at http://www.epa.gov/region5/sites/kalproject. Residents with questions may contact EPA community involvement coordinator Don de Blasio at 800-621-8431, ext. 64360 (weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) or deblasio.don@epa.gov.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5
Thursday, March 13, 2008
2008 Anti Drug Poster Contest Awards Ceremony to be held March 26
The Calhoun County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Substance Abuse Council, and Meijer Inc. will be holding an awards ceremony for young people who participated in the Ninth Annual Drug Prevention Poster Contest. The purpose of this countywide contest is to invite students to “show off” their talent and at the same time become empowered leaders in the quest for a drug-free lifestyle, and making healthy choices.
Following are the winners of the Ninth Annual Drug Prevention Poster Contest. The contest was open to all 5th, 6th and 7th grade students in the Calhoun County area.
Winning Posters were created by:
Grand Prize: Jesse Coppess, 6th Grade, Pennfield Middle School
5th Grade Winners: Patricia Quispe, 1st Place, St. Joseph; Samantha Nicholls, 2nd Place, Endeavor Charter Academy ; Brooks Bultemeier, 3rd Place, Marshall Middle School; Julia Miller, 3rd Place, St. Joseph
6th Grade Winners: Taylor Wilcox, 1st Place, Pennfield Middle School; Kaleb Champlin, 2nd Place, Pennfield Middle School; Hannah Royal, 3rd Place, St. Joseph; Mackenzie Wilcox, 3rd Place, Pennfield Middle School
7th Grade Winners: Morgan McCoy, 1st Place, Marshall Middle School; Allison Walters, 2nd Place, Endeavor Charter Academy; Paul Hicks, 3rd Place, Harper Creek Middle School
The winners of the poster contest will receive a savings bond of up to $300. The Grand Prize winner’s poster will be displayed on a billboard that will travel throughout the Battle Creek area.
The awards ceremony is to be held on Wednesday, March 26 from 5–6 p.m. at the Kendall Center. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call Heather Vought at 968-4699.
Following are the winners of the Ninth Annual Drug Prevention Poster Contest. The contest was open to all 5th, 6th and 7th grade students in the Calhoun County area.
Winning Posters were created by:
Grand Prize: Jesse Coppess, 6th Grade, Pennfield Middle School
5th Grade Winners: Patricia Quispe, 1st Place, St. Joseph; Samantha Nicholls, 2nd Place, Endeavor Charter Academy ; Brooks Bultemeier, 3rd Place, Marshall Middle School; Julia Miller, 3rd Place, St. Joseph
6th Grade Winners: Taylor Wilcox, 1st Place, Pennfield Middle School; Kaleb Champlin, 2nd Place, Pennfield Middle School; Hannah Royal, 3rd Place, St. Joseph; Mackenzie Wilcox, 3rd Place, Pennfield Middle School
7th Grade Winners: Morgan McCoy, 1st Place, Marshall Middle School; Allison Walters, 2nd Place, Endeavor Charter Academy; Paul Hicks, 3rd Place, Harper Creek Middle School
The winners of the poster contest will receive a savings bond of up to $300. The Grand Prize winner’s poster will be displayed on a billboard that will travel throughout the Battle Creek area.
The awards ceremony is to be held on Wednesday, March 26 from 5–6 p.m. at the Kendall Center. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call Heather Vought at 968-4699.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
MPSC adjusts surcharges for 46 counties; approves 911 surcharges for 22 others
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today approved proposed surcharges for 9-1-1 service as submitted by 22 Michigan counties, and it adjusted downward surcharges proposed by 46 other counties so that they do not exceed 2.7 percent of their 2007 revenues, as directed in Public Act 164, the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Enabling Act. The surcharge goes into effect on July 1 for all communication service users as defined in the law, including wireless. Previously, the surcharge only affected landline service users.
The MPSC on Jan. 2 issued an order directing Michigan counties that had decided to assess 9-1-1 surcharges to provide the Commission with: the proposed surcharge the county intends to begin collecting on July 1, its estimated 2007 revenue collected under the existing surcharge, and its estimated county 9-1-1 surcharge revenues for 2008. The MPSC has until March 17 to approve, disapprove or adjust the proposed surcharges.
Michigan law directs the MPSC to consult with the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Committee (ETSC) when reviewing the surcharge. The ETSC developed an estimate of 0.93 as a statewide average of number of devices per person to enable counties to compute their 9-1-1 surcharge based on the population of the county. The MPSC deems this estimate reasonable and applied this factor to the county population based on the 2000 U.S. Census.
Twenty-two Michigan counties filed applications with the MPSC estimating surcharge revenue for 2008 not in excess of their estimated 2007 revenue plus 2.7 percent. The MPSC today approved these surcharges. The 22 counties are: Alger, Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Branch, Clare, Clinton, Gladwin, Ingham, Iron, Kalkaska, Kent, Livingston, Luce, Mason, Montmorency, Oceana, Ontonagon, Otsego, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, and Wexford.
Forty-six Michigan counties submitted applications that included estimated 2008 surcharge revenue in excess of the county's 2007 surcharge revenue plus 2.7 percent. The MPSC today adjusted those surcharges using the ETSC's 0.93 factor. The 46 counties are: Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Genesee, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Mackinac, Mecosta, Menominee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, and Wayne.
The approved surcharge amounts for 2008 are listed by county on the MPSC's Web site.
Fourteen Michigan counties did not file applications with the MPSC and are not seeking a surcharge, and Leelanau County filed, but then withdrew, its application.
The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Labor & Economic Growth.
Case No. U-15489
The MPSC on Jan. 2 issued an order directing Michigan counties that had decided to assess 9-1-1 surcharges to provide the Commission with: the proposed surcharge the county intends to begin collecting on July 1, its estimated 2007 revenue collected under the existing surcharge, and its estimated county 9-1-1 surcharge revenues for 2008. The MPSC has until March 17 to approve, disapprove or adjust the proposed surcharges.
Michigan law directs the MPSC to consult with the Emergency 9-1-1 Service Committee (ETSC) when reviewing the surcharge. The ETSC developed an estimate of 0.93 as a statewide average of number of devices per person to enable counties to compute their 9-1-1 surcharge based on the population of the county. The MPSC deems this estimate reasonable and applied this factor to the county population based on the 2000 U.S. Census.
Twenty-two Michigan counties filed applications with the MPSC estimating surcharge revenue for 2008 not in excess of their estimated 2007 revenue plus 2.7 percent. The MPSC today approved these surcharges. The 22 counties are: Alger, Allegan, Antrim, Arenac, Branch, Clare, Clinton, Gladwin, Ingham, Iron, Kalkaska, Kent, Livingston, Luce, Mason, Montmorency, Oceana, Ontonagon, Otsego, Schoolcraft, Shiawassee, and Wexford.
Forty-six Michigan counties submitted applications that included estimated 2008 surcharge revenue in excess of the county's 2007 surcharge revenue plus 2.7 percent. The MPSC today adjusted those surcharges using the ETSC's 0.93 factor. The 46 counties are: Alcona, Alpena, Benzie, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Genesee, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Houghton, Huron, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Mackinac, Mecosta, Menominee, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Presque Isle, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola, Van Buren, Washtenaw, and Wayne.
The approved surcharge amounts for 2008 are listed by county on the MPSC's Web site.
Fourteen Michigan counties did not file applications with the MPSC and are not seeking a surcharge, and Leelanau County filed, but then withdrew, its application.
The MPSC is an agency within the Department of Labor & Economic Growth.
Case No. U-15489
Top cops gather for vigil
Calhoun County's top law enforcement officials were on hand to lend their support for the resolution of the case of missing Marshall woman, Mary Denise (Marshall) Lands who was 39 when she went missing March 12, 2004, today at Fountain Circle at the four year vigil in her honor. From left are Marshall Police Department Acting Chief Scott McDonald, Michigan State Police Battle Creek Post Commander Lt. Dale Peet, Calhoun County Sheriff Al Byam and Calhoun County Prosecutor, John Hallacy. Speaking into the microphone is Steve Harrington of Marshall, and obscured is Trooper Kandyce Tabeling.
New J-Ad website under construction!
J-Ad Graphics/J-Ad Corporation, owners and publishers of the Ad-Visor, Chronicle, Battle Creek Shopper and so much more is launching a new, full service website! See the six decade history of this family owned company here at Local Counties.com!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
HAVEN OF REST GREATLY NEEDS COPY PAPER
PRESS RELEASE:
Copy Paper Donations Help the Haven Spend More Money on Programs to Help the Homeless
WHO: The Haven of Rest Ministries
11 Green St.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
WHAT: The Haven of Rest relies heavily on the community for in-kind donations to offset operational costs to ensure that the maximum amount of money can be spent on our programs to help the over 120 homeless individuals we serve every day. There are many items that the Haven commonly needs donated in order to help as many homeless individuals as possible. Currently the Haven is extremely low on copy paper and would greatly appreciate any help from the community to keep our material costs as low as possible.
WHERE: To donate copy paper to the Haven, simply bring your donation to the Haven office (11 Green St). Any brand or amount of copy paper is truly appreciated. Staff will assist you in directing and bringing donations directly to the storage area. If you have any questions, call 269-965-1148. Visit The Haven’s web-site at www.thehavenbc.org for a complete list of commonly needed items.
CONTACTS: The Haven of Rest………....………………..….Steve Parker 269-965-1148 x17 OFFICE
Copy Paper Donations Help the Haven Spend More Money on Programs to Help the Homeless
WHO: The Haven of Rest Ministries
11 Green St.
Battle Creek, MI 49014
WHAT: The Haven of Rest relies heavily on the community for in-kind donations to offset operational costs to ensure that the maximum amount of money can be spent on our programs to help the over 120 homeless individuals we serve every day. There are many items that the Haven commonly needs donated in order to help as many homeless individuals as possible. Currently the Haven is extremely low on copy paper and would greatly appreciate any help from the community to keep our material costs as low as possible.
WHERE: To donate copy paper to the Haven, simply bring your donation to the Haven office (11 Green St). Any brand or amount of copy paper is truly appreciated. Staff will assist you in directing and bringing donations directly to the storage area. If you have any questions, call 269-965-1148. Visit The Haven’s web-site at www.thehavenbc.org for a complete list of commonly needed items.
CONTACTS: The Haven of Rest………....………………..….Steve Parker 269-965-1148 x17 OFFICE
Marshall to host underage drinking prevention forum
PRESS RELEASE - Marshall Michigan is one of hundreds of communities nationwide that will hold an Underage
Drinking Prevention Town Hall Meeting on March 24th, 7 p.m. at the Marshall United
Methodist Church, 14711 US 27 North, to discuss and raise awareness about the
issue of underage drinking. Marshall Citizens and the Substance Abuse Council, in
collaboration with the Federal Governments Interagency Coordinating Committee for the
Prevention of Underage Drinking, are sponsoring the event. Parents, teachers, officials, youth
and other community members will be educated about the impact that underage drinking has on
the community and they will develop possible ways to address this issue.
Among eighth graders, about 1 in 20 (5.5 percent) reported being drunk at least once in the past
month. Nearly 1 out of every 5 10th graders (18.1 percent) and about 3 out of every 10 12th
graders (28.7 percent) reported being drunk at least once in the last month according to the
2007 Monitoring the Future Report of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among our youth. The Surgeon General’s
Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking states that for the most part,
parents and other adults underestimate the number of adolescents who use alcohol. They
underestimate how early the drinking begins, the amount of alcohol adolescents consume, the
many risks that alcohol consumption creates for adolescents, and the nature and extent of the
consequences to both drinkers and nondrinkers.
Although drug use among youth is declining, alcohol continues to kill more kids in the U.S. than
all illegal drugs combined.
After the meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Marshall Public Schools Dr. Brian Metcalf,
Prosecutor John Hallacy, Calhoun County Sheriff Al Byam, Town Hall Meeting moderator
Rebecca Rocho and SAC Executive Director Suzanne Horsfall will be available for comment.
For more information call the Substance Abuse Council, 269-968-4699.
Drinking Prevention Town Hall Meeting on March 24th, 7 p.m. at the Marshall United
Methodist Church, 14711 US 27 North, to discuss and raise awareness about the
issue of underage drinking. Marshall Citizens and the Substance Abuse Council, in
collaboration with the Federal Governments Interagency Coordinating Committee for the
Prevention of Underage Drinking, are sponsoring the event. Parents, teachers, officials, youth
and other community members will be educated about the impact that underage drinking has on
the community and they will develop possible ways to address this issue.
Among eighth graders, about 1 in 20 (5.5 percent) reported being drunk at least once in the past
month. Nearly 1 out of every 5 10th graders (18.1 percent) and about 3 out of every 10 12th
graders (28.7 percent) reported being drunk at least once in the last month according to the
2007 Monitoring the Future Report of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among our youth. The Surgeon General’s
Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking states that for the most part,
parents and other adults underestimate the number of adolescents who use alcohol. They
underestimate how early the drinking begins, the amount of alcohol adolescents consume, the
many risks that alcohol consumption creates for adolescents, and the nature and extent of the
consequences to both drinkers and nondrinkers.
Although drug use among youth is declining, alcohol continues to kill more kids in the U.S. than
all illegal drugs combined.
After the meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Marshall Public Schools Dr. Brian Metcalf,
Prosecutor John Hallacy, Calhoun County Sheriff Al Byam, Town Hall Meeting moderator
Rebecca Rocho and SAC Executive Director Suzanne Horsfall will be available for comment.
For more information call the Substance Abuse Council, 269-968-4699.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Judge releases very little from emails UPDATE
DOCUMENTS ORDERED DISCLOSED BY THE JUDGE WERE RECEIVED IN THE CHRONICLE OFFICE WEDNESDAY: THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION APPEARS BELOW: (UPDATED WEDS. MARCH 12, 2008)
Only a few more lines of text from heavily redacted email messages between former Marshall Public Safety Chief Mike Olson and a woman who works in Marshall city hall were released to the public by Judge James Kingsley at a hearing Monday on a lawsuit filed by Mike Olson against the city of Marshall to seek preliminary injunction against disclosure of contested lines of text.
Kingsley ruled the rest of the text is personal.
The following, additional lines of text were released by the judge because either he ruled they are not private or are further evidence of Olson's effort to create a job for the woman without prior approval:
Dec. 28, 2007 9:43 a.m.
Mike Olson: "I don't think you're crazy at all and I was raised the same as you. I don't see that happening because Chris O has these grandiose plans, but he hasn't shared them. he may share her with me for the short term, but he hasn't offered lately. She won't be pissed at you, but she might be at me."
A contested email from Jan. 4, 2008, 8:45 p.m. remained withheld because the judge said "that's personal."
(date missing) 2:52 p.m.
Mike Olson: "When I get mine, I want one just like you."
Recipient: "I would hope it would be me."
Mike Olson: "Of course it would be."
Nov. 14, 2007 11:13 a.m.
"That is funny. I told her (indistinguishable) how you knew my cell phone number."
"Oh, I played innocent."
(date missing)
"You'll never have a career from acting but we do have people fooled."
"You're right, we do have people fooled."
Judge Kingsley said of those last two lines: "I can see the reason that raised a red flag."
Jan. 15, 2008 1:03 p.m.
"Yes, it was a late night but I don't have much choice when a lot of the reports have to go to the Prosecutor's Office...I'm not happy at all though I'm trying not to show it or share it." Some of the newly released, missing text in that message is: "But if I was up there, you wouldn't be in a bad mood."
"We'd both be cheered up."
Only a few more lines of text from heavily redacted email messages between former Marshall Public Safety Chief Mike Olson and a woman who works in Marshall city hall were released to the public by Judge James Kingsley at a hearing Monday on a lawsuit filed by Mike Olson against the city of Marshall to seek preliminary injunction against disclosure of contested lines of text.
Kingsley ruled the rest of the text is personal.
The following, additional lines of text were released by the judge because either he ruled they are not private or are further evidence of Olson's effort to create a job for the woman without prior approval:
Dec. 28, 2007 9:43 a.m.
Mike Olson: "I don't think you're crazy at all and I was raised the same as you. I don't see that happening because Chris O has these grandiose plans, but he hasn't shared them. he may share her with me for the short term, but he hasn't offered lately. She won't be pissed at you, but she might be at me."
A contested email from Jan. 4, 2008, 8:45 p.m. remained withheld because the judge said "that's personal."
(date missing) 2:52 p.m.
Mike Olson: "When I get mine, I want one just like you."
Recipient: "I would hope it would be me."
Mike Olson: "Of course it would be."
Nov. 14, 2007 11:13 a.m.
"That is funny. I told her (indistinguishable) how you knew my cell phone number."
"Oh, I played innocent."
(date missing)
"You'll never have a career from acting but we do have people fooled."
"You're right, we do have people fooled."
Judge Kingsley said of those last two lines: "I can see the reason that raised a red flag."
Jan. 15, 2008 1:03 p.m.
"Yes, it was a late night but I don't have much choice when a lot of the reports have to go to the Prosecutor's Office...I'm not happy at all though I'm trying not to show it or share it." Some of the newly released, missing text in that message is: "But if I was up there, you wouldn't be in a bad mood."
"We'd both be cheered up."
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Why no blogging here?
We see that we are getting many daily visits to our humble little site here but very very few comments. We want to know what you think! Please, feel free to get the conversations going, share your reactions, start the debates. Your opinion counts! NOTE: Post anonymous comments by clicking "0 Comments" (or whatever number appears next to "comments.") Thank you and please remember, this is a blog page set up as a forum for you and is not intended to serve as a fully functioning, daily newspaper site.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Police seeking pair suspected in attempted child abduction
MARSHALL - Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two individuals suspected of trying to abduct two middle school aged-girls on Wednesday, March 5 at about 4 p.m. on Locust Street in Marshall.
“Two middle school girls reported a late model, two-tone, blue over white blazer following them near Locust and South Marshall Avenue,” Marshall police reported Thursday morning. “One of the girls reported the passenger, a while male, exited the vehicle and began to walk toward them at a fast pace.”
In the meantime, the blazer followed in the street. The girls ran to the nearest residence and called police.
“Our department attempted to locate the suspect vehicle along with county deputies,” said police. “The Marshall Police Department is looking for this vehicle and wants parents and citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious activity.”
The Marshall Police Department can be reached at (269) 781-2596 or call the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 781-0880.
“Two middle school girls reported a late model, two-tone, blue over white blazer following them near Locust and South Marshall Avenue,” Marshall police reported Thursday morning. “One of the girls reported the passenger, a while male, exited the vehicle and began to walk toward them at a fast pace.”
In the meantime, the blazer followed in the street. The girls ran to the nearest residence and called police.
“Our department attempted to locate the suspect vehicle along with county deputies,” said police. “The Marshall Police Department is looking for this vehicle and wants parents and citizens to be cautious and report any suspicious activity.”
The Marshall Police Department can be reached at (269) 781-2596 or call the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 781-0880.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Walberg hosting coffee hour in Marshall Friday
Congressman Walberg is hosting a c10 minute legislative update and will be taking questions. The event is open to the public.
Date: 3/7/08
Event: Marshall Coffee Hour
Location/Address: The Coffee Mill, 301 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: 3/7/08
Event: Marshall Coffee Hour
Location/Address: The Coffee Mill, 301 E. Michigan Avenue, Marshall
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Cagers see season come to an end with overtime loss to Gull Lake in regional
The Marshall High School boys' varsity team ended their season Monday night after a 62-53 overtime loss to Richland Gull Lake in the Region 10 semi-final played at Harper Creek High School. The Redhawks, who trailed for most of the game, made a furious comeback in the third and fourth quarters and took the lead, 51-50 on a Jeff Lough three-pointer with just over a minute to play. A free throw by B.J. Konkle made it 52-50, but Gull Lake tied the game to force overtime on a field goal with 20 seconds to play. In overtime, neither team would make a field goal as all of Gull Lake's nine points came at the free throw line. Marshall's lone overtime point came from a Matt Roberts free throw. He led the Redhawks with 18 points. Marshall ended its season with an 18-6 record.
Olson complained about city council, staff
Documents released by the City of Marshall with agreement from former public safety chief Mike Olson's attorney, Richard Winslow contained large blocks of blacked out text while others revealed that Olson complained to another, unidentified person, that one council member was a moron and the actions of other city staff was disappointing. A March 10 court hearing in front of Judge Kingsley over the contested documents will let the judge decide whether the remaining information should be opened to the public. The documents, mostly emails, are identified as the basis for City Manager Chris Olson's loss of confidence in Mike Olson's judgment. That hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Meanwhile, the Marshall city council is expected tonight to finalize the separation agreement with Mike Olson.
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