Monday, July 7, 2008
Storms rip through Marshall, again
Storms that ripped through Marshall creating more flooded basements and downed trees and power lines July 2 also caused significant damage at Oakridge Cemetery and Alwyn Downs Golf Course. City firefighters were out from 6:15 p.m. to 4 a.m. helping power line crews who were out even longer working in the aftermath. Winds reached up to 45 mph and rain amounted to about 3.8 inches in Marshall. See the July 5 Chronicle for more.
Softball player hitting home runs after 30 years
After more than 30 years of playing recreation softball, Jim Dominque hit his first home run at the age of 49 last season. Since then, he's opened a pandora's box, snagging four more home runs last year and another five so far this year. Read John Hendler's feature story on this local business owner and long time softball pitcher in the July 5 Chronicle.
Mar Lee to offer all-day kindergarten
The Mar Lee Board of Education voted at its annual organizational meeting last week to include all day kindergarten in the school's fall offerings, a press release from Supt. William LeTarte announced. See the July 5 Chronicle for more on this story.
Parents hold meeting to discuss MHS schedules
A number of music boosters and other parents of Marshall High School students concerned over their perception of a new class schedule expected this fall that creates conflicts for music students wanting to take AP courses met at the Marshall Activity Center last week to share their concerns with two board members. Dan Stulberg and Janice Darling attended the meeting in which Music Booster President Jack Reed, along with band and orchestra directors Jeremy Root and Justin Valla, rapped their observations of an apparent new rule that would force students to either choose music or advanced placement classes but not both as they have been able to do in the past. Root noted that some students will go to band camp this summer only to return to school next month to learn they are not in band. See more on this story in the July 5 edition of The Chronicle.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Night at the Louvre auction to benefit Fountain Clinic
The annual Night at the Louvre dinner and auction will be held July 12 on the home of Tom and Marsha Franke. All proceeds will benefit the Fountain Clinic, a free health and dental clinic for the uninsured. To read about items to be auctioned and participating donors, see the July 2 edition of the Community Ad-visor.
For more information about the event or the Fountain Clinic, call 781-0952.
For more information about the event or the Fountain Clinic, call 781-0952.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Marshall Avenue to be closed July 7
The City of Marshall has contracted with Midwest Bridge Company to replace the deck of the Marshall Avenue Bridge over the mill race which feeds the power plant.
In order to do this project safely, Marshall Avenue from Hughes Street to Monroe Street will be closed a detour will be placed. Access to the PSB, Powerhouse and River Street can be made from the NORTH ONLY. (There will be no "sneaking" through from the South).
The closure will be sent up on July 7th and stay in place for roughly a month.
Call for more info:
Carl Fedders
City of Marshall
(269) 781-3985 x101
In order to do this project safely, Marshall Avenue from Hughes Street to Monroe Street will be closed a detour will be placed. Access to the PSB, Powerhouse and River Street can be made from the NORTH ONLY. (There will be no "sneaking" through from the South).
The closure will be sent up on July 7th and stay in place for roughly a month.
Call for more info:
Carl Fedders
City of Marshall
(269) 781-3985 x101
Friday, June 27, 2008
Two escape blaze in Lyon Lake garage
A father and son working on a set of brakes said a fire erupted in the Lyon Lake Road residential garage they were in at about 10:30 a.m. today. They escaped the fire that destroyed the garage attached to the home but firefighters were able to spare the house. See more on this breaking news story in the June 28 Chronicle.
State of the art music recording studio offered to MPS
The same anonymous donor to MPS of the Seiler Grand Piano and the band instruments in recent years now has offered to gift the school district with a music recording studio if voters pass the $35.3 million bond issue for facility upgrades Aug. 5. See this top story in the June 28 Chronicle by John Hendler.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
JULY 7 COURT DATE SET IN 62ND DISTRICT BALLOT CHALLENGE
BATTLE CREEK—37th Circuit Court Judge James Kingsley agreed this morning to hear arguments in a case to decide whether Greg Moore, candidate for the 62nd district state house seat, will be removed from the ballot. Battle Creek City Commissioner-At-Large Susan Baldwin (R-Battle Creek) attended the hearing this morning where attorneys began the process to determine whether her opponent, Moore, will be eligible to appear on the August 5 Republican primary ballot.
At issue is whether Moore should be on the ballot and whether he would even be able to serve, if ever elected. Moore claimed in a press release yesterday that the suit was “frivolous”, but Judge James Kingsley disagreed.
It was reported by MIRS on June 16 and in another area newspaper on June 17 that Moore admitted he neither lived in the 62nd district nor at the address he used when he filed for office. According to Clerk/ Register of Deeds Anne Norlander’s attorney in the matter, questions surrounding Moore’s residency would present an opportunity to nullify his election were he to win and Kingsley agreed.
“Judge Kingsley agreed with our position that this issue is rightly before the court and set a date for resolution,” said Baldwin. She continued, “I am confident this process will move swiftly and I will continue to spread my positive message of change in Lansing. The integrity of the ballot and right of people to vote for candidates who play by the rules are in question. I echo Judge Kingsley’s sentiment that this matter is ‘far from frivolity’ and goes to the ‘bedrock of democracy.’ I look forward to a fair fight.”
Moore said later Thursday:
"Honestly, I don’t recall hearing that. But nevertheless, Athens is my home. Has been, is, and will be. Don’t know what else I can say."
At issue is whether Moore should be on the ballot and whether he would even be able to serve, if ever elected. Moore claimed in a press release yesterday that the suit was “frivolous”, but Judge James Kingsley disagreed.
It was reported by MIRS on June 16 and in another area newspaper on June 17 that Moore admitted he neither lived in the 62nd district nor at the address he used when he filed for office. According to Clerk/ Register of Deeds Anne Norlander’s attorney in the matter, questions surrounding Moore’s residency would present an opportunity to nullify his election were he to win and Kingsley agreed.
“Judge Kingsley agreed with our position that this issue is rightly before the court and set a date for resolution,” said Baldwin. She continued, “I am confident this process will move swiftly and I will continue to spread my positive message of change in Lansing. The integrity of the ballot and right of people to vote for candidates who play by the rules are in question. I echo Judge Kingsley’s sentiment that this matter is ‘far from frivolity’ and goes to the ‘bedrock of democracy.’ I look forward to a fair fight.”
Moore said later Thursday:
"Honestly, I don’t recall hearing that. But nevertheless, Athens is my home. Has been, is, and will be. Don’t know what else I can say."
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Flags to be Flown Half-Staff Thursday for Navy Petty Officer First Class Ross L. Toles III
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in honor of Navy Petty Officer First Class Ross “Bud” L. Toles III, of Davison, who died June 18 while on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Flags should return to full-staff on Friday, June 27.
Petty Officer Toles, age 37, died as a result of wounds suffered from an enemy rocket attack in northern Pakika province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Sharana in Afghanistan.
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.”
Petty Officer Toles, age 37, died as a result of wounds suffered from an enemy rocket attack in northern Pakika province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Sharana in Afghanistan.
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.”
Walberg Staff in Marshall July 1 to Offer Help with Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressional staff from U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg’s office will be in Marshall on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 to meet with constituents requiring assistance from federal government agencies. Walberg’s staff will be available from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Coffee Mill, located at 301 E. Michigan Avenue.
“I want to serve my constituents in any way I can, whether you need help with a federal agency, are trying to find out if federal grants are available for your project or are considering applying to a service academy,” said Walberg.
“Our federal government is large and very bureaucratic, and sometimes my office can help cut through the red tape. Please take advantage of the help my staff can provide and let us work with you to solve any problems you are having with the federal government.”
All constituents in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District with questions or comments regarding HUD, Immigration, IRS, Medicare, Military, Passports, Social Security, USDA, Veterans Affairs or other issues are invited to attend. Please call 1-877-TIM-MI07 for more information.
WHAT: Seventh District Constituent Service Program
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHO: Congressman Walberg’s Staff
WHERE: Coffee Mill, 301 E. Michigan Avenue
“I want to serve my constituents in any way I can, whether you need help with a federal agency, are trying to find out if federal grants are available for your project or are considering applying to a service academy,” said Walberg.
“Our federal government is large and very bureaucratic, and sometimes my office can help cut through the red tape. Please take advantage of the help my staff can provide and let us work with you to solve any problems you are having with the federal government.”
All constituents in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District with questions or comments regarding HUD, Immigration, IRS, Medicare, Military, Passports, Social Security, USDA, Veterans Affairs or other issues are invited to attend. Please call 1-877-TIM-MI07 for more information.
WHAT: Seventh District Constituent Service Program
WHEN: Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
WHO: Congressman Walberg’s Staff
WHERE: Coffee Mill, 301 E. Michigan Avenue
Road commission budget questioned by auditor
Some "unauthorized" fund transfers from the Calhoun County Road Commission to parks and to a Duck Lake sewer project fund were pointed out to the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners by an auditor from Rehmann Robson last Thursday night. New Road Commission Manager told The Chronicle the fund balance would be $1.4 million had it not been for the allegedly illegal transfers. See what the county plans to do about it in this June 21 story by Mary Tinsley Young.
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