April 7, 2012 • Vol. 133 No. 14 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: City Council plans April 10 work session to discuss ‘important’ budget At its April 2 meeting, the Marshall City Council scheduled a work session for April 10 at 6 p.m. to discuss the 2013-2014 proposed budgets. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be at the Public Services Building, located at 900 S. Marshall Ave. “We need to take the time to go through this because it’s an important budget for us,” said City Manager Tom Tarkiewicz. With a projected budget shortfall of $373,940 for 2013 and $714,174 in 2014, the council plans to make some revenue changes and cuts to the budget to remedy the shortfall. “We are at the point where we are going to make some hard decisions, ”Mayor Jim Dyer said. See story on page 16
Easter inspires local artist to create his legacy in solid gold While it’s common for people to enjoy Easter by coloring and hunting for eggs, waking up to gifts and candy in a basket and donning their Sunday best to attend worship services, for Dr. Ralph Puchalski it’s all about the resurrection of Christ. Even more, it’s about the mystery surrounding the discarded shroud that, through much debated legend, was found in the empty tomb. While the Shroud of Turin not only raises more questions than it answers on the global scale, it also resolves one, personal unrequited desire for Puchalski, 80, a now retired Battle Creek dentist of 57 years: What to do with all of that old, dental crown gold. See story on page 56
Scott Kipp takes the helm as Albion’s new public safety chief
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If new Albion Public Safety Chief Scott Kipp were to title a book about his life, he said he would call it, The Fast Way to the Top. “People make fun of me at times because of how fast I’ve moved up the ranks,” Kipp said. “But you don’t get into law enforcement at the top. You have to work your way up from thee bottom.” Kipp, 42, of Albion started at the Albion Department of Public Safety 12 years ago and officially took the position of chief on Jan. 1. “At first, I was hesitant to take the job,” Kipp said. “I’ve heard it’s better to be the number two person than the number one person, so there were a lot of factors that went into my decision.” See story on page 60
MHS girls varsity soccer coach Adrian Harkey begins fifth season Having been born in England and growing up a soccer fan and player, Adrian Harkey had a bit of a rude awakening when he moved from Charlotte, N.C. to Houston, Texas for his senior year of high school. “I saw these guys at school and I asked them where I could sign up to play soccer,” recalls Harkey, 51, of that day more than 30 years ago. “They just stared at me and one guy said (with a strong southern drawl), ‘You’re in football country, boy. There’s no soccer team here.’” Harkey, now beginning his fifth season as Marshall High School girls varsity soccer coach talks about the girls’ recent success and what it’s like to have his daughter on the team. See story on page 42
Marshall Redhawks Spring Sports Preview This week, all the spring sports teams from Marshall High School will be back in action. In this issue, the Redhawk varsity teams are previewed with team capsules, photos and schedules. See sports section
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uring the month of April, residents have the opportunity to support two Marshall initiatives: the building of a Calhoun County Fair Museum (pg. 18) and PCO programs (pg. 25) at Walters Elementary School. The first fundraiser begins at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at the Eckford Community Building. The second treasure trove is open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21 (Walters cafeteria). Together, the events will ensure the preservation of the past and serve as an investment in the future.
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What do you think of the potential cuts to city services? Editor’s Corner
With the Marshall City Council looking at a budget shortfall of $373,940 for 2013 and $714,174 in 2014, the council is discussing cutting city services such as brush pick up, Christmas tree pick up and spring trash pick ups. What do you think?
by John Hendler Let me start out by saying that I am not a lawyer (But I play one on television. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.) nor an expert on the law, so please excuse whatever ignorance I exhibit in the following lines. Last week, President Obama essentially tried to shakedown the Supreme Court of the United States as it deliberates “Obamacare” when he sent this message: I am confident that the Supreme Court will not take what would be an unprecedented, extraordinary step of overturning a law that was passed by a strong majority of a democratically elected Congress. By the way, that “strong” majority in the House of Representatives was 219-212. He also added: I think the Justices should understand that. Translation: You should leave things as they are if you know what’s good for you. If anything is unprecedented, it’s that a U.S. president essentially went out of his way to trash the Supreme Court before they even handed down its decision. This from a man who was a Constitutional Law professor at Harvard? Someone says that in a law school setting and they’d be laughed out of the classroom. Oh, Mr. President, you’re such a kidder. When I was in high school, we were taught about our three branches of government- executive, legislative and judicial- and how those three created a series of checks and balances so that one branch didn’t overstep its power. It is worth noting that in the last three decades alone, the Supreme Court had struck down 57 specific acts of Congress. Following the president’s comments, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals took Obama to task by ordering the Justice Department to explain whether the administration respects the right of courts to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional. If the Supreme Court didn’t have that right to rule any act of Congress unconstitutional, what would be the point of having a Supreme Court? In 1803, the doctrine of judicial review was expressed by Chief Justice John Marshall (for whom our city is named) in Marbury v. Madison. It was Marshall that essentially put the Supreme Court on the map, making it that third branch of government. It was Marshall who said that the Supreme Court had the authority to review acts of Congress and determine if they are unconstitutional and therefore, void. The federal government has limited enumerated powers and anything outside those enumerated powers should be kicked back to the states to decide, plain and simple. I don’t think it is within the authority of the federal government to force anyone to purchase something they don’t want to purchase, lest that person be prosecuted. The following quotes may not necessarily apply to the Supreme Court matter, but I believe that they indirectly apply at the very least. If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so - Thomas Jefferson. An unjust law is no law at all - St. Augustine. Until next week, may the good news be yours.
David Brobst, Marshall
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“I know city revenue is down because of property taxes, but I would like to see them continue these. There aren’t many other options, besides the recycling center, but I understand we’re in a pinch.”
“I appreciate the services and, as a single woman, it helps me out a lot. I hope they can find other ways to cut.”
“I think they should keep the tree pick up and fund the Dial-A-Ride. That’s such an important and wonderful service.”
Ryan Heemer, Marshall
Nicole Clenney, Marshall
Debra Robinson, Marshall
“I think it’s a terrible idea. Without these services, Marshall is not going to look so good. Marshall takes pride in how our houses and streets look.”
“We just bought our first house and we plan to utilize the brush pick up. With Marshall having higher taxes, you expect more for it. You should get what you pay for.”
“I know they have to cut somewhere or increase taxes. I don’t like taxes just as much as anybody, but we pay for what we want.”
Letters
Norlander is a ‘refreshing’ definition of bureaucrat To the Editor: Anne Norlander, as Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds, gives a refreshing definition to the term “bureaucrat.” While Anne follows the law, she has always been willing, in
my experience, to interpret the gray areas in favor of getting the Register or Clerk’s role fulfilled. That means getting the document filed, deed registered or information requested received or placed on public
record. In this age, bureaucrats, too often we are given reasons why they cannot act, cannot serve us in the capacity for which they are employed by taxpayers. Anne has been a refreshing
exception. Regardless of political party, I support Anne Norlander continuing her service as Calhoun County’s Clerk Register. Mark F. Stuart, Marshall
Columns ‘Because it happened’...the crime of sexual assault By JOYCE SIEGEL LMSW, Program Manager of Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun County/Bronson Battle Creek April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Our agency, Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun County (a grant-funded department of Bronson Battle Creek), was created…because it happened. We hold special events to honor the survivors of sexual violence, raise awareness and provide community education about the issue, and thank our wonderful volunteers and professional community partners…because it happened. Because it happened, we are providing an afternoon
for the professionals in our area titled, “Trauma Recovery Workshop” on Wednesday, April 18. National expert and speaker Laura VanDernoot Lipsky will speak to us about the effects of responding to trauma survivors on professionals. This seminar is filling up fast, but contact us soon to reserve your spot: (Maria Markos, 269245-3837). On Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., we will debut an original play, “Because It Happened….A SAS Theatre Project,” written and produced by Angie Melvin, a staff intern from WMU. With the help of Adela Newell, another WMU staff intern, they have listened to the narrative accounts of many survivors of sexual assault, as well as
narrative accounts of professionals who have responded to these crimes. Angie has crafted a powerful play, performed by actors, that gives voice to the impact of sexual violence on us all: individual survivors, professionals who respond and the community at-large. Free Showings on will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Ave, N.E. To RSVP, call 269- 245-3925 by April 16. Over the numerous years, we have served Calhoun County, we have done our best to assist survivors and engage our community in ending sexual violence. This year, I feel most grateful for the exceptional gifts we’ve
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been given in our work. We are grateful for the courage of those survivors who contributed to this project. Without their ability to give voice to their experiences, we could not present this dramatic project. I thank Angie and Adela, the SAS staff, and as always, the community partners who join together to help us support survivors and hold offenders accountable. We exist and do all of this, ‘because it happened.’ We imagine a time we can cease all of this work, because it happens no more. If you, or someone you care about, need assistance regarding sexual assault, please call our business office: 269-245-3925, or our 24-hour crisis line 1-888383-2192.
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Marshall Redhawks SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS Soccer hoping to repeat last year’s success By JOHN HENDLER News Editor
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After losing 10 players to graduation following the 2011 season, Marshall High School girls varsity soccer coach Adrian Harkey says that despite a lot of unknowns with his “young and inexperienced” team at the start of the season, he believes things will fall into place as the season progresses. “We will continue to improve and we all expect that our time will come when we will be a very dangerous team,” said Harkey, in his fifth season as varsity coach. Last season, Marshall had one of its best seasons in school history, capturing the school’s first district title in 11 years and just the second title overall. In contrast from last year, this year’s squad sports just three seniors that were on last year’s varisty team-Katie Salght, Katie Holland and Vicki Sell, and three other seniors that were on the junior varsity last year- Caiti Forgash, Kayla DeBow and Brittany Knight. Still, Harkey feels that the other players on the team still bring a vast array of playing experience. “We don't have a lot of players with high school varsity experience but we do have players who have played high level soccer the last three or four years,” he said. “We have eight players on varsity that have played at the premier level so we have girls who know how to play the game.” So far, so good. Marshall opened its season with a 4-0 win at Brooklyn Columbia Central March 26 with freshman Layla Harkey scoring two goals, while junior Brianna Kalisz had a pair of goals at Lumen Christi on March 28 that resulted in a 2-2 tie.
With the exception of 4/14, 5/4 and 5/12, JV games begin at 5 p.m.
Katie Slaght has already signed to play college soccer at Div. 3 St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.
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So far, it’s been a pretty good spring for the Marshall High School golf team and coach Tom Reynolds. A much warmer than normal March meant that the golfers got the most practice time out on the course since boys golf became a spring sport in 2008. That increased playing time has not only given the players a chance to get their game up to speed, but has also allowed Reynolds to have a better idea of what to expect when the sea-
son opens April 13. “I think we have a good chance to get to state,” said Reynolds. “These guys are highly capable. We’ve got guys that can play.” Sophomore Aaron McCoy heads into the season as the team’s number one golfer based on qualifying at practice. Sophomore Tanner Blowers is number two. Of the top eight, five are sophomores and one a freshman. “We’re a pretty young team,” said Reynolds. “But the guys are playing very well.”
Note: This photo was taken prior to the final roster being set. Some players pictured may not be on the team once the season begins April 13. From left: Coach Terry Saylor, Chris Morgan, Dennis Urquardt, Nick Hawkins, Zach VanArman, Aaron McCoy, Brooks Bultemeier, Zack Weaver, Cord Jennings, Patrick O’Leary, Brandon Hawkins, Tanner Blowers, Kiefer Bartlett, Matt Serbantez, Hunter Haluch, Dave DeMott, Zach Daniels, Garrett Surls, Nick Ramon and Coach Tom Reynolds. photo by John Hendler
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The 2012 Marshall High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team. Back row, from left: Carmen O'Dell, Caiti Forgash, Kayla DeBow, Sydney Reichenbaugh, Layla Harkey, Tierra Orban, Brittany Knight, Lauren Feasel and Madison Flynn. Front row: Katie Blank, Kelsie Hicks, Katie Holland, Katie Slaght, Vicki Sell and Brianna Kalisz. Not pictured: Kelsey Postema, Lydia Weatherly.
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Marshall Redhawks SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS Baseball team ‘hungry’ to bounce back By JOHN HENDLER News Editor Marshall High School varsity baseball coach Trevor Kelly says the sting of last season’s 5-25 record was lessened somewhat by the lessons learned and that, he hopes, will translate into a successful 2012 campaign. “Last season was full of lessons learned and teachable moments with a very young and inexperienced group,” said Kelly, beginning his second season at the helm. “We have a hungry group ready to bounce back.” One player returning from last season include senior infielder and outfielder Ryan Konkle, who led the Redhawks with a .444 batting
Ryan Konke batted .444 to lead the Redhawks in 2011.
average. “Ryan has worked very hard in becoming a four-year starter,” said Kelly, of Konkle, who made the All-SMAC team. Others returning from last year include Spencer Iobe, senior, outfielder; JT Hicks, senior, infielder; Ben Walton, junior, first base; Chase Bennett, junior, shortstop/pitcher; Collin Neal, junior, outfielder; Zak Patton, junior, outfielder; John Dorosh, sophomore, pitcher; and Dan Welke, sophomore, catcher. Kelly said he has a “plethora” of younger guys that could make an impact in the infield this year and pointed to sophomores Welke, Dorosh, Mitch Konkle and Drew Maisner, as well as junior Brent
Elliott. Besides Ryan Konkle, Neal, Iobe and Patton, Kelly says he’ll be looking for production from junior Josh DeVore and freshman Alex Walton. “This is a tightly-knit group that went through more growing pains last year than any team should have to,” said Kelly. “Their heads stayed up, they showed up all winter long, and are ready to prove they can compete in the tough SMAC East. As always, we need a clear one and two to establish themselves on the mound. Enough other pieces are in place where we could find ourselves in the thick of things at the right time.”
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The 2012 Marshall High School Varsity Baseball Team. Back row from left: Assistant Coach Evan Sharpley, Brent Elliott, JT Hicks, Ben Walton, Collin Neal, Dan Welke, John Dorosh, Ryan Konkle and Head Coach Trevor Kelly. Front row: Assistant Coach John Ramos, Drew Maisner, Josh DeVore, Zak Patton, Spencer Iobe, Chase Bennett, Mitch Konkle and Alex Walton. photo by John Hendler
Numbers game: Softball looks for reversal of fortune By JOHN HENDLER News Editor In the Marshall High School softball dugout, varsity coach Anthony Miller has placed a series of numbers on the wall as a reminder of the work his team needs to take care of this season. The numbers 102, 1, 0 and 4 represent the number of errors the team committed in 2011, the average number of divisional wins the past three seasons, the number of divisional wins last season
and the total number of wins, respectively. “Those numbers are a reminder of where we have been as we work to where we’d like to get to,” said MIller, now in his fourth season as coach. “I am looking forward to seeing positive growth this season as we have a string junior class and a couple of great senior leaders.” Leading the team from the mound will be pitchers Katie Jarvis and Morgan Benham, who both had shutouts in the season-open-
The 2012 Marshall High School Varsity Softball Team. Back row, from left: Cassidy Crouch, Hannah Marshall, Jessica Vosburg, Emily Parks, Morgan Benham, Celine (Exchange student) and Tori Onkka.. Front row: Lauren Long, Emma McCarthy, Paige Van Arman, Katie Jarvis, Elaine Ledbetter and Celeste Robbins.
PItcher Katie Jarvis nohit Battle Creek Central in the season opener March 28.
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ing doubleheader sweep of Battle Creek Central where Marshall put up a combined 41 runs. Returning varsity players along with Jarvis include Jessica Vosburg, Lauren Long, Paige VanArman and Elaine Ledbetter. “This group has been working hard since January to try to get this season going in a positive irection,” said Miller.
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Marshall Redhawks SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS ‘Competitive’ track and field opens season April 14 Track and Field Saturday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Saturday Tuesday
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The Marshall High School boys and girls track and field teams open up their season on Saturday, April 14 at the Sturgis Invitational. Boys coach Ben Dorr says that the coaching staff has “been impressed” with the efforts put forth during the first three weeks of practice. “We think that our team should be competitive this season,” said Dorr. “We graduated most of out primary point scorers, so it will be fun to see who steps up to replace them.” Dorr said he expects the team this year to be led by Isaiah Fountaine, Jaquil Short, Colin Thompson and John Belanger, along with a large group of “quality” underclassmen. Marshall will host two meets this season-Tuesday, April 24 and Tuesday, May 15. The teams open their 2012 season at the Sturgis Invitational on April 14.
Note: Complete rosters were not available at press time.
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Junior varsity softball players Emily Winkler, left, and Sarah Weedel taking in some batting practice last month.
Marshall Redhawks SPRING SPORTS PREVIEWS Tennis looking to make its way back to state By JOHN HENDLER News Editor Marshall High School girls varsity tennis coach Kevin Brownell said that with the talented roster this year’s team has, it’s been more challenging toset his singles and doubles rosters. “It has been tough figuring out a lineup,” said Brownell, now in his fifth season as head coach. “We’re a fairly young team, but I think we should do pretty well.” Senior Anna Seifert is this year’s number one singles player with sophomore Maddie Samra and juniors Amanda Genise and Ashley Earl positioned at two, three and four respectively. On the doubles side, Lauren Varvatos and Kayla Tobias are the num-
ber one team followed by the pairings of Kate Samra and Jamie Dimoff; Olivia Olmstead and Chandler Veich; and Morgan McCoy and Brooklyn Tobias. Last year’s squad qualified for state and in the season opener March 27 versus Pennfield, Marshall gave an indication that this season coulld be another successful one as Marshall took six of the eight matches played, including all of the doubles’ matches. “I was impressed with the way we opened the season,” said Brownell. This week, the tennis team is home versus Lakeview on Wednesday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m.
photo by John Hendler
The 2012 Marshall High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team. Back row, from left: Assistant coach Kyle Henry, Chandler Veich, Anna Seifert, Kate Samra, Ashley Earl, Amanda Genise, Lauren Varvatos, Jamie Dimoff and coach Kevin Brownell. Front row: Brooklyn Tobias, Morgan McCoy, Kayla Tobias, Maddie Samra and Olivia Olmstead.
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Senior Kayla Tobias at practice last month.
Marshall athletes Final Albion College Saturday morning at Albion College clinic set for April 21 B.J. Konkle, a junior first baseman for the Albion College baseball team, posted a .500 onbase percentage as the Britons split a four-game weekend series with Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Trine University. Albion won the March 31 games at home by scores of 3-2 in both contests, and Trine returned the favor by sending Albion to 7-6 and 11-1 losses in the Sunday games in Angola. Konkle was 4-for-11 at the plate with a double and two RBI. He also drew two walks and was hit by a pitch. Konkle drove in the game-winning run in the first game of the Saturday twinbill with a walk-off single in the seventh. Albion challenges 16th-
ranked Adrian College in a four-game series Friday and Saturday. The doubleheader at Albion's Frank Joranko Field is set for a 2 p.m. first pitch on Friday. Amanda Weaver, a junior distance runner on the track & field team, turned in a personal record of 18:13.29 in finishing third in the 5,000 meters during the Ted Haydon Invitational at the University of Chicago. Weaver and her teammates are gearing up for their only home meet of the season, the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Jamboree on April 14.
The Albion College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee continued its Saturday morning clinics for kids ages 511 March 31 as Briton men’s and women’s soccer players provided instruction to nearly 50 youngsters at the Dow Recreation & Wellness Center. “It was great working with kids from the local community and seeing them enjoy the game and being physically active,” men’s coach Jerry Block said. “I know my team benefitted as well by giving back to the game that has been a huge part of their lives." Albion football coaches and players will lead the last clinic of the spring, scheduled for April 21. The clinic will run from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. inside the Dow Athletic Center (415 S. Hannah St.) in Albion. Contact Associate Athletic Director Melissa Walton at 517/629-0593 for more information about the upcoming clinics. Pictured above: Lindsey Lubanski, Albion women's soccer player and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee member, works with a youngster.
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