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MARSHALL TOWNSHIP

JOB AVAILABILITY

Marshall Township is looking for a part-time Zoning Administrator.

This position is responsible for administration of the Township’s Zoning Ordi-

nance. The Administrator provides assistance to the Township Board, Planning

Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. The job duties of the office of Zoning

Administrator are contained in Section 14-1.C. of the Township Zoning Ordi-

nance.

The Zoning Administrator is appointed by the Township Board and the

terms of employment and rate of compensation are established by the Board.

The ability to exercise independent judgment and prioritize workload

along with the ability to interact with a variety of personality types is necessary.

Preference will be given to applicants possessing experience in the areas of plan-

ning, zoning administration and ordinance enforcement.

Applicants must file a letter of interest expressing their interest in the

position and outlining relevant experience and training. The letter must be ac-

companied by a completed township employment form which is available on the

township’s website http://www.marshalltownship.org Letters of interest together with

a completed application must be received by 3 p.m. EDT, September 24, 2024.

Marshall Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free

Workplace.

Authority of: Marshall Township Board, David Bosserd, Supervisor

Annual

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South Michigan Food Bank is

teaming up with Johnny’s Markets

for The Giving Pump at Shell in a

“give back” program.

From now through Oct. 31, a por-

tion of purchases made using the

designated pump at 33 Shell stations

across the food bank’s eight-county

service area will support South

Michigan Food Bank (SMFB).

The Giving Pump will be specially

marked with purple signage at par-

ticipating Shell gas stations to inspire

consumers to support this local char-

ity when fueling their vehicles.

No additional cost is added when

filling up, according to a press

release on behalf of the SMFB,

which is based in Battle Creek.

“Poverty is a very complicated

issue. Feeding a child isn’t,” said

Peter Vogel, South Michigan Food

Bank CEO. “This quote from Jeff

Bridges seems to perfectly define

Johnny’s Markets commitment to

helping our neighbors. Through the

Giving Pump Program, in conjunc-

tion with Shell, Johnny’s Markets

is again donating the proceeds from

over 30 of their locations to support

our efforts to significantly reduce

Food bank joins Johnny’s

Markets for Giving Pump at Shell

childhood hunger.”

Vogel explained that although

SMFB has worked to acquire the

food resources needed to meet cur-

rent demand, it has been a challenge.

“This partnership with Johnny’s

Markets provided the resources for

us to expand our Backpack Program,

which now involves 121 schools

and allows us to reach even more

kids and families during the sum-

mer months when school lunch and

breakfast programs don’t occur,”

Vogel said.

J.P. Walters, Johnny’s Markets

president and CEO, said the compa-

ny is happy to support organizations

that are impacting the community on

a daily basis.

“Building long-lasting relationships

within our communities is a priority

for Johnny’s, and there is no better

example of that than our fundrais-

ing efforts with the South Michigan

Food Bank and their amazing team.

It’s been a great partnership,”

Walters said.

Nearly 7,500 Shell stations across

the U.S. are participating in this

Giving Pump initiative to support

552 local charities.

Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater

is set to present the 23rd Smith

Memorial Benefit Concert on

Saturday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.

This year’s event will feature

lyric baritone Dr. Gerald J. Case-

Blanchard and pianist Dr. Wendy

Chu, both internationally acclaimed

performers.

Case-Blanchard is renowned for his

powerful voice and notable operatic

repertoire, according to a Tibbits

press release.

He serves as director of Vocal and

Choral Music at Kellogg Community

College in Battle Creek.

His accolades include first place in

the Opera Memphis National Singers

Search and performing with leading

orchestras across the U.S. and inter-

nationally.

Chu is celebrated for her technical

brilliance and expressive perfor-

mances.

She holds advanced degrees from

Michigan State University and

Central Michigan University, with

extensive performing experience here

in the U.S. and abroad.

Chu is also an educator at Delta

College and through her private stu-

dio in Saginaw.

The Smith Memorial Benefit

Concert is organized by Diane Smith

Pridgeon and Susanne Smith Wise

to honor their late family members,

Ruth, Robert, Douglas and Dean

Smith.

This year’s concert will sup-

port the Coldwater High School

Choral Department and the Kellogg

Community Choral Union’s Baltic

Tour.

Tickets for the concert may be pur-

chased by visiting Tibbits.org or by

calling (517) 278-6029.

Local artists featured at Sept.

21 Smith Memorial Concert