The Plymouth Lions Club was honored to have Marlene Mahler, Marshall County Recorder on hand at their January meeting. The primary duty of County Recorders is to record instruments submitted for recording and maintain those records. Land records in Marshall County start in 1836. All records are now digitized with indexing done back to 1960, and online access is available for a fee.
The mission of the Marshall County Record’s Office is to accurately record and preserve the history of our wonderful county. It is also their desire to do that with the latest technology, the professionalism and the courtesy that customers deserve.
Mahler explained a new program she has started which is called PROPERY FRAUD ALERT. All are invited to protect your most valuable investment, your home. What is property fraud…when someone illegally uses your property for financial gain. How does it happen…someone records a fraudulent document in the county land records office, making it look like they own your home or property. Should you be concerned…yes. According to the FBI property and mortgage fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime. What can you do about it….your county land records office has teamed up to create a notification service called Property Fraud Alert. The service is FREE and you can get further details by contacting the Marshall County Recorder’s Office at 574-935-8515. She encouraged all to BE INFORMED….BE ALERT…BE NOTIFIED.
The Plymouth Lions Club is proud of their Kidsight program, and the recycling of eyeglasses. But did you know it is world wide. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 150 million people suffer from blurred vision due to uncorrected refractive errors such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. The inability to see clearly can prevent children from learning in school, adults from finding work or staying employed and older adults from living independently. Often, a simple pair of eyeglasses can bring the world into focus, but a lack of access to basic care prevents many people in developing nations from getting the treatment they need. Cost is also an issue; a pair of glasses may cost as much as a month’s wages. However, with the help of Lions around the world and the Recycle for Sight program, LCI is bringing clear vision to millions, one pair of glasses at a time.
If you or someone you know would like to join the Plymouth Lions Club and share in this mission, please contact any Lions Club Member.
Provided by Lion’s Club member Susan Eggleston
