September 5, 2015 • Vol. 136 No. 35
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In The News: 20-year dream now a reality: Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center dedicated A 20-year dream became a reality on Aug. 31 when the Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center was dedicated during a grand opening ceremony. MRLEC will house the Marshall Police Department, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department and the Michigan State Police in a shared 36,000-square-foot facility, located at 714 Old 27, allowing the agencies to share information and pool resources to better serve the Calhoun County community. See story on page 20 Shaw Funeral Home completes sale to Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes After 106 years as a fourth-generation family business and Battle Creek’s first funeral home, the Shaw Funeral Homes of Battle Creek and Bellevue will change hands. The Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes of Marshall and Homer will take over operations this fall. "We are excited to have the opportunity to be part of the Battle Creek and Bellevue community,” said Craig Kempf, owner of the Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes of Marshall and Homer. “We have served families from both Battle Creek and Bellevue over the years and look forward to providing for them and others close to home, as it should be.” See story on page 12 Marshall Public Schools honors Mike Walbeck and Sherry Anderson At the Marshall Public Schools Community Breakfast Aug. 31, Superintendent Randy Davis presented the Superintendent’s Award to MPS Transportation Director Mike Walbeck and the Golden Apple Award to Marshall Community Foundation Executive Director Sherry Anderson, who will retire this fall. See story on page 6 Art at the Museum to feature 26 Michigan artists Individuals who appreciate fine architecture and art will find both in abundance at the 52nd Annual Historic Marshall Home Tour next weekend, Sept. 12-13 in Marshall. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy Art at the Museum, a juried fine arts and fine crafts show, held at the Honolulu House Museum lawn, located at 107 N Kalamazoo Ave. where artists and craft persons from across the state will exhibit and sell their works. See story on page 2 Marshall District Library to host student and parent Open House As the community gets ready to begin a new school year, many are concerned about the comfort and safety of students during after school hours. Parents of students who will be spending time in the Marshall District Library during these hours are invited to attend an Open House on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6 – 8 pm. Attendees will learn about the variety of free activities offered to students as part of the AMAZE (Art, Music, Activities, Zumba & Education) program. See story on page 17 Marshall High School fall sports preview School may just be starting this week, but the fall sports season is in full swing. In this issue, the fall sports teams from Marshall High School are previewed, complete with team photos and schedules. See sports section 38-44
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or more than five decades, Marshall has rolled out the red carpet for those visiting its annual historic home tour. Every September, the City of Hospitality features its eclectic architecture, well-curated museums and vibrant community spirit. The 2015 tour is slated for Sept. 12 and 13, with tickets available each day. Among the structures highlighted this year is the First Presbyterian Church, pictured. Docent Margaret Parker, shown here at the Governor’s Mansion, represents home owners and volunteers as she says, “Welcome to our history; welcome to our homes.” See stories throughout issue.