Advisor & Chronicle by Tim Sutton

May 11, 2013 • Vol. 134 No. 19 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com

In The News: MPS superintendent proposes three-year transition plan for elementaries At the May 6 Marshall Public Schools Board of Education workshop, Superintendent Dr. Randy Davis presented the board with his recommendation on reconfiguring the district’s three elementary schools over the next three years. Davis proposed a three-year plan of transition beginning this fall with all the elementaries remaining K-5 with a reduction of five classrooms at Walters Elementary. See story on page 10

City Council finds petition to be sufficient The Marshall City Council received a report on May 6 from City Clerk Trisha Nelson that the petition filed April 29 regarding the Oaklawn Hospital Campus Overlay District was found to be sufficient. The council took no action at the meeting regarding the request to rescind the HCOD, but said the topic would be discussed at the next meeting on May 20. Councilwoman Kathy Miller said she will not be voting to rescind the HCOD because she feels it should go to a vote of the people to “bring closure to this emotional and controversial issue.” See story on page 14

Jim Dyer - May 17, Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast

Marshall High School Top 10 seniors honored At their annual joint meeting, the Marshall chapters of the Exchange Club and Rotary Club honored the Top 10 academic seniors from Marshall High School at a luncheon on May 6. The Top 10 seniors are Mackenzie Banister, Anastasia Frigerio, Amanda Genise, Gabrielle Graves, Mihai Radulescu, Peter Richey, Caitlin Schalow, Eva Thompson, Devon Warriner and Lydia Weatherly. This year’s guest speaker was State Senator Mike Nofs. Nofs commended the students for their hard work and high standards in achieving their goals. See story on page 56

Randy Davis - May 22, Education Day

City Manager Tom Tarkiewicz gets high marks from City Council The results of City Manager Tom Tarkiewicz’s second formal evaluation were released at the May 6 City Council meeting, with Tarkiewicz receiving high marks from both council and city staff.“It was overwhelming positive as we expected,” said Councilman Jack Reed, who led the evaluation process. Tarkiewicz received an overall assessment of level 3, the highest possible score, for expectations consistently exceeded and a consistent demonstration of competencies in a professional manner, acting as a role model for others. See story on page 18

Michigan Ghost Watchers to view four ‘haunted’ Marshall locations Marshall Carriage Co. & Ghost Tours will host the Michigan Ghost Watchers on May 17 and 18 as members investigate four haunted locations in Marshall. Lisa DeGraw of the Carriage Co. has been working closely with Kim Brown, president of the Michigan Ghost Watchers, to coordinate the event. See story on page 28

Marshall girls soccer win streak now at seven The Marshall High School girls varsity soccer team continued its extraordinary season, as the team went 3-0 last week with victories over Lakeview, Sturgis and Loy Norrix. The victories improved Marshall’s record to 13-1 with the league tournament on the horizon. See sports section

May 18, Tourism/Hospitality Day

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John Sherwood - May 21, Heritage Day

ichigan Week (May 16-22) is a celebration of all things Michigan and all things Marshall,” states Terralynn Lake, project director for the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event sponsor. “It is an opportunity to reeducate, reinvigorate and honor our community and its citizens. We are proud and honored to continue the tradition.” To find out more about the week’s highlights, see various stories throughout this issue.

Word on the Street

What’s your favorite memory of your mother? Mother’s Day is May 12. Looking back over the many years with your mother, what is your favorite memory of your mom?

Editor’s Corner by John Hendler With Mother’s Day this weekend, it occurred to me the other day that I have rarely written about my mother in my column. Over the past six years, I made mention of my father on several occasions, but nary a word on my mother, who passed away in 1996. As a kid growing up, I was a relatively good kid, staying mostly out of trouble, but still being a bit of a pain in the you-know-what to my mother. My mother was a stay-at-home mom in the most literal sense: She didn’t work outside the home and also never learned to drive. We were a one-income, one-driver family, and with my dad being a salesman and being on the road 12 hours a day, my mom was always home. She was always there, and I never had the chance to tell her how much I appreciated all that she did for me and my sister. I take that back - I had the chance to tell her, many chances, but I never did. Not because I didn’t think it or feel it, but because expressing one’s feelings or showing emotion was something that we just didn’t do in our house; everything was just implied. Despite the numerous mistakes I have made in my life, I have few regrets, but my biggest regret is not getting out of my comfort zone years ago and letting my mom know how much I appreciated all that she did for me and that I loved her. When I was a kid and causing my mother grief, she would always invoke that old standby line used by mothers and fathers since the beginning of time: Wait until you have kids of your own. It is a mantra I have used countless times on my kids. Of course, to them, the words ring hollow, because, well, they’re just kids and won’t fully appreciate all I’ve done for them until they have their own kids. The circle of life. When my mom died, I had only been a parent for nine months, so I was just starting to get a sense of what she and my father went through when I came along. I often imagine that had she lived longer, I would have shared my feelings with my mother. Instead, and as a tribute to her, I tell my kids how much I love them every day, and sometimes, my kids actually share how they feel about me, which at least means they’ll have one less thing to regret when they are adults and parents themselves. Until next week, may the good news be yours.

Isabell Nazar, Homer

Neal Godfrey, Fort Wayne

Scott Henderson, Dimondale

“I credit my love of singing and music to my mother. My first memory is singing in the bathtub with my mom.”

“I have the utmost respect for my mom. I talk to her all the time. I am one of five, and we all turned out okay. I have three girls, and it’s hard in an activity-driven world to be a parent. I don’t know how she did it,”

“She still to this day saves everything I’ve I ever done - photos, newspaper clippings, awards. I didn’t see any importance, but they are special to her.”

Sue Woodliff, Homer

Teresa Hoag, Battle Creek

Tony Solitro, Lansing

“When I was in high school, my dad would go deer hunting, and my mother and I would eat out every evening, something we normally wouldn’t do.”

“I respect her having seven children and staying connected in all our lives. She’s been married 59 years and that says a lot. She taught me how to love and how be a great spouse and mother.”

“It’s her continued, perpetual efforts to make me successful. I think I owe part of my GPA to her.”

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Thanks to the Fountain Clinic of Marshall To the Editor: My co-workers and I want to express deep appreciation to Marshall’s Fountain Clinic for its role in helping to improve and save lives. March was Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and this was the fifth year the clinic and Oaklawn Hospital worked together to provide free colonoscopies to underinsured Calhoun County residents. Based on referrals from the clinic, our endoscopy nurses and certified registered nurse anesthetists collaborated with

Drs. Mahesh Karamchandani, Freda Arlow, Guy Power, Andrew Gordon, Caron Warnsby and Thomas Casale, as well as with other hospital departments, to provide 12 people colonoscopies with no out-ofpocket costs. Four patients were found to have pre-cancerous polyps that were successfully removed. That means four people in our community have a better quality of life because of this project. All of the physicians donated their services to help

bring attention to this effective way of reducing colon cancer, and the hospital provided the staff, facility and supplies required to make this happen. We all know how expensive health care is, but I am gratified thinking of these patients who may well have avoided colon cancer, the associated surgery and costly treatment some years from now. Colon cancer is the No. 3 leading cancer in men and women, but it’s easily cured and treated. Early detection is necessary for that to happen,

however. With the advances in sedation, patients find there is no discomfort or memory of the exam. It’s impossible to overemphasize how important this life-saving procedure can be. Our thanks go to all who supported this effort and shared our vision. Nan Brown, Clinical Nurse Director, Endoscopy Department Oaklawn Hospital

City Council should lead community to compromise To the Editor: Shame on Eric Ebner (in his May 4 letter) and others who are laying the burden of the Oaklawn Hospital zoning plan on the shoulders of the Marshall Neighborhood Association. The MNA is a group of Oaklawn Hospital’s unfortunate neighbors who have been “manipulated” for three years into thinking that they would have valid input into the plans Oaklawn Hospital has plotted for the future of our historic district (including the Franke Center for the Arts and the American Museum of Magic). The honorable, respectable, tax-paying owners of gracious and historic homes and businesses who formed the MNA are entitled to use all legal means to protect their businesses, homes, property values and the integrity of their neighborhood/our historic district. How can any of us berate the MNA for attempting to prevent a takeover from a land-grabbing Goliath and city government that has not been transparent with the MNA or the community? Our civil justice system is for everyone; this system is how we deal rationally with conflicts that cannot be settled amicably. Eric Ebner, your letter attempted to put fear into residents by claiming that litigation costs of “$100,000 or more” to fight the MNA would eliminate city services. This

suggests that using the civil and legal rights entitled to all of us should not be utilized. Please remember that Oaklawn Hospital started the whole issue at hand by attempting to claim zoning rights to the residential and commercial blocks around it with no clear explanation of how the new zoning would be implemented. If a plan is in place, sharing it with the community now might make it very clear as to whether the residents of Marshall approve of this new zoning and subsequent changes to the immediate area. With no specific information, the zoning plan is carte blanche for a frightening scenario of 55-feet high additions to the hospital, various parking areas, and commercial enterprises in a previously residential area. There will be no litigation costs to the city, if the City Council negates the ordinance of April 1, or if the Oaklawn CEO would withdraw this zoning plan, the litigation would be avoided. It is possible for Oaklawn and the City Council to see reason and to back down. Think about the previous sentence. It is possible to see reason, and what a great public relations coup that would be for the new CEO. If there are no great plans to dominate the area around the hospital, what is there to be lost? Oaklawn Hospital is a nice-sized hospital. It is possible to get around in it fairly

easily, and it has many services. It could use a small parking area near the emergency entrance. Why does Oaklawn have to keep enlarging to compete with the hospital in Battle Creek? It isn’t necessary to have a metropolitan hospital in our small town. One thousand employees is wonderful. Does it have to have 200 beds and 2,000 employees to make the Oaklawn’s administrators happy? David is standing up to Goliath. If the City Council would sincerely listen to all residents and taxpayers equally and not be made fearful by the economic and political power of the Oaklawn administrators, perhaps Marshall can maintain its historical and moral integrity. I didn’t move here for the greatness or size of the hospital, and I doubt very much if others did either. We have excellent hospitals north, west, and east. I would simply like to see the City Council lead our community to compromise and peace and approve a small, historically-attractive parking area for emergency visitors, period. Can we not agree that this is really a tempest in a teapot and settle for some compromise from everyone? Remember the Redskins? Chris Wettle, Marshall

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Soccer wins thriller in double OT; now 13-1 Brianna Kalisz caps Marshall comeback with game winner; win streak now at 7

photo by PatTobias

photo by John Hendler

Brianna Kalisz, arms raised, and teammates react after Kalisz’s goal in the second overtime gave Marshall a 2-1 victory over Loy Norrix on May 8. Trailing 1-0 in the second half, Sydney Reichenbaugh’s goal off a free kick with 17 minutes to play tied the game.

Sydney Reichenbaugh reacts after scoring what would turn out the be the winning goal over Lakeview with just over 10 minutes to play. The 1-0 win was just Marshall’s second victory ever over Lakeview and first since 2004.

photo by John Hendler photo by John Hendler

Marshall girls varsity coach Adrian Harkey, right, and JV coach Kelly Williams watch the final seconds tick away as Marshall beat Lakeview 10 on May 3.

Marshall golfers place first at St. Phil Invitational The Marshall High School boys varsity golf team took first place at the St. Phil Invitational on May 4. From left: Jared Gardner, Aaron McCoy, Coach Tom Reynolds, Brandon Hawkins, Zack Weaver, Tanor Blowers and Brooks Bultemeier. This week, the golf team competes at the Harper Creek Jamboree May 13 and Lakeview Jamboree May 15. On May 20, the team plays in the second and final round of the SMAC meet.

photo by Dave Bultemeier

Kelsey Postema’s late save helped preserve Marshall’s 1-0 victory at Lakeview, Marshall’s first win over the Spartans in nearly a decade.

photo by John Hendler

Kate Frazier beats her Sturgis counterpart to the ball May 6. Marshall beat Sturgis 6-1.

MHS softball honors the memory of former player 2008 grad Brittany Despins remembered in pre game ceremony

photos by John Hendler

Marshall players, from left, Ashley Kent, Emma McCarthy, Tori Onkka and Courtney Sims during a moment of silence May 3 for 2008 MHS grad Brittany Despins, who died last November. Marshall players donned jerseys with Despinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name on the back and No. 9 on their sleeves.

photo by Katharine Harrington

Morgan Benham, left, at third base, and Tori Onkka at second base, get set versus Parma Western on May 3. Marshall swept the doubleheader by scores of 6-1 and 9-0. On May 4 at the Leslie Invitational, Marshall beat Jonesville 11-3 but lost to Onsted in the championship game 2-0.

AYSO registration for fall is May 15 Marshall AYSO Soccer will be hosting registration for the fall 2013/spring 2014 season on Wednesday, May 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Marshall High School. This registration is open to anyone ages 4-19 and will register the player for an entire year of soccer. Marshall AYSO offers trained coaches and referees and every player will receive a full uniform including jersey, shorts and socks. Marshall AYSO is quite possibly the best value in youth sports. Full details including

fees and how to register can be found online at MarshallAYSO.org under registration. As an all-volunteer organization, all parents must register as a volunteer for at least one hour of service over the course of the year. Players and parents must register online and bring their printed forms to registration or may use the computers provided on site. This is the only in person registration for the fall season. Registration payment must be in the form of cash or check. In addition, the first 50

players and volunteers who register will receive a free drawstring bag and water bottle. Representatives from the Chicago Fire Soccer Camps will be on site as well to answer questions, provide giveaways and can also register you for the camp that Marshall AYSO will be hosting in July. For full details on registration and for summer camp information visit MarshallAYSO.org or email registrar@marshallayso.org.

Brittany Despins, at practice in 2008.

Marshall track and field teams beat Albion, Leslie

photos by John Hendler

Left: Taylor Jungel won the pole vault, clearing 8’ 6” in a tri-meet with Albion and Leslie on May 7. Center: Eva Thompson in the 3,200 meters (15:20.18). Right: Albion’s Dalen Cage, who won the long jump with a distance of 19’ 3 1/2”.

Marshall baseball splits DH with Harper Creek

photo by Perry Hardin

photo by John Hendler

Tyler Horn, competing in the 300-meter hurdles at Charlotte on May 3.

Kurt Swaton won the 3,200 meters with a time of 11:11.31 on May 7.

The Marshall High School varsity baseball team beat Harper Creek 11-6 in seven innings on May 7 in the first game of a doubleheader at Harper Creek. Marshall was led by Collin Neal who had three extra base hits. Neal doubled in the third and fifth innings and homered in the seventh inning. On the mound, Neal recorded the win for the Redhawks even though he allowed six runs over seven innings. He struck out none, walked four and surrendered nine hits. In game two, Harper Creek earned the split with a 4-1 win. On May 4, Marshall won a pair of games versus Ann Arbor Huron by scores of 143 and 10-8. In game one, Chase Bennett picked up the win on the mound. Will Patterson, Dan Welke, and Neal all had two hits each. Ben Walton was 23 with a two-run homer in the fifth which enforced the mercy rule. In the second game, Welke hit a solo home run to lead off the seventh, tying the game at 8-8 and Ben Walton hit a walk off two-run homer two batters later to give Marshall the win. Bennett, Welke, and Walton all had two hits while Drew Devine

was 3-3 with an RBI. Austin Busse picked up the win in relief of Mitch Konkle. On May 3, Marshall swept Parma Western by scores 133 and 11-10. In game one, Welke went 3-3, Devine was 2-4 with two doubles and 4 RBI. Patterson, Alex Walton, Ben Walton and Mitch Konkle all had two hits. Alex Walton got the win going 4 and 1/3 innings, while striking out two. In game two, Marshall

scored six runs in the bottom of the seventh to win. Neal got the win in relief of Antonio Lerma, going 3 and 1/3 innings. Welke hit a three-run homer and finished with 4 RBI. Neal was 2-4 with an RBI, and Ben Walton hit a two-run homer in his only at bat in the seventh. Konkle also had two hits. Ben Walton has six home runs on the year and is ranked in the top three in the state.

photo by John Hendler

Ben Walton has six home runs on the season.

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