March 10, 2012 • Vol. 133 No. 10 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
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RE/MAX International tells Rosemary Davis Realtors to change sign citing copyright infringement Last November, a letter from RE/MAX International in Denver arrived at the offices of Rosemary Davis Realtors in Marshall. “We saw the letter was from RE/MAX International (based in Denver, Colo.) and so we’re thinking they want to recruit us,” said realtor Matt Davis. Far from wanting to recruit Rosemary Davis Realtors, RE/MAX, in the letter, stated that Rosemary Davis signs were in violation of RE/MAX’s trademark registrations and asked that the Marshall office voluntarily adopt a new sign design that was sufficiently different from the RE/MAX sign to avoid customer confusion. See story on page 27
COWBOYS and COMPUTERS
Capt. Matt Saxton announces candidacy for Sheriff Calhoun County Office of the Sheriff Capt. Matt Saxton announced at the March 5 Calhoun County Republicans meeting that he will be running for Sheriff in November. “When I hired in with Calhoun County 18 years ago, that was my goal at the time to eventually be Sheriff in Calhoun County,” Saxton said. “I want to be elected Sheriff to continue to serve the citizens of Calhoun County as a whole.” Also at the meeting, current Sheriff Al Byam announced that at the end of the year he will will not be seeking reelection. See story on page 40
Planning Commission recommends changes to city for Oaklawn’s expansion The Marshall Planning Commission discussed Oaklawn Hospital’s expansion plans and its recommendations for Marshall City Council regarding the Hospital Campus Overlay District at its meeting Wednesday. “We were disappointed that the 14 months of work and the seven consultant’s reports that were used to determine the boundaries were voted down in most instances with a 4-3 vote,” Covert said. “We are now looking to proceed to the city council with the comments from the Hospital and Neighborhood Committee and the Marshall Planning Commission.” See story on page 48
City supports local manufacturer with tax break The Marshall City Council continued its support of Marshall manufacturers with the approval of a tax abatement for Stelmi America, Inc. at its March 5 meeting. Stelmi will be investing $712,038 for new machinery and equipment and will be adding three new jobs. The city will forego $18,600 in taxes and Stelmi will save $48,000 in taxes over the next 12 years. See story on page 10
Women’s Self Defense Seminar to be held on March 23, hosted by local business The most important thing for a woman to understand, says martial arts instructor T. Kent Nelson, is that she doesn’t have to be a victim. “I think self defense is important for anybody,” said Nelson. “We all have the ability to be potential victims.” With the support of local business owner Greg McComb of Maximum Ammunition, a self defense seminar will be held on March 23 at Mar Lee School. See story on page 50
T Daylight Saving Time Begins March 11th
he 22nd Annual Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction, will take place March 24 at Marshall Activity Center, with the theme of “A Night in the Old West.” Chairman Mike Beck (right) and co-chair J.W. Townsend are encouraging everyone to show up in their best Western attire to join in the fun-spirited bidding on hundreds of exciting items and packages donated by hospital supporters. This area-wide social event raises over $80,000 annually to assist Oaklawn in providing state of the art medical treatment to south central Michigan.