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In The News: MPS receives Diversity Champion Award
Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Randy Davis as well as the MPS Board of Education were presented with Diversity Champion Awards from Albion community leader Harry Bonner and members of the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council at the MPS Board of Education business session on Feb. 22. On hand were several students involved with the Kids of Hope program who attend Marshall Middle School and Marshall High School to present Davis and Board President Richard Lindsey with the diversity awards. See story on page 10 Dick Walters created his own piece of Marshall history
In the late morning of Feb. 18, a noticeable silence fell over the City of Hospitality after the passing of Dick Walters, one of Marshall's strongest supporters, philanthropists and leaders. “He put his heart into Marshall,” said Jennifer Rupp, former executive director of the Marshall Historical Society. “We are all richer for sharing in this community with him.” See story on page 20 Kari Jolink inspires others to live with ‘no regrets’
A profound sadness spread through the community Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 24) upon hearing about the passing of Kari (Searles) Jolink, who died from cancer at only 33 years of age. Kari’s husband Joel wrote a final entry on the CaringBridge site Tuesday evening, letting the community know that Kari was no longer able to write and that upon hearing there was nothing else the doctors could do for her, Kari said she had no regrets. To honor Kari’s life, we should all strive to live life to the fullest. See Editor’s Corner on page 8 Harrington gift to build, sustain Albion ties
For Judy and Michael Harrington, the memories of selfless parents and a top flight education at Albion College have spurred them to make a significant seven-figure gift to the school that has meant so much to them over the years. The Harringtons' gift, announced Feb. 22, consists of two parts that focus on specific aspects of college life. See story on page 28 Locally made film to debut in 11 cities nationwide, March 11-17
An original screenplay, filmed mostly at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, and written, directed and produced by Battle Creek’s Friel Films owner Phil Wurtzel, will hit indie theatres nationwide March 11-17. Originally titled, “Cawdor,” the newly-titled horror flick, “A Haunting in Cawdor,” will open in theatres across the nation and, in its only Michigan theatre, at the Bogar Theatre in Marshall on March 11. See story on page 16
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aklawn Hospital's “Cinco de Marzo” Benefit Auction will take place the evening of Saturday, March 5 at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. If you want to get an amazing deal you can't find anywhere else, you'll get your chance when hundreds of area residents join an evening of fun and community support. Some event planners for the event are, from left, Auction Committee Chair Lowell Weaver II; Chris Bocanegra, who'll lead local band Chameleon Lite in live music during the event; Oaklawn's Executive Director of Development Mike Beck; and FireKeepers Casino Hotel's Chief Executive Officer Brian D. Decorah. See story on page 2