June 2, 2012 • Vol. 133 No. 22 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: Rodney Detty named 2012 Veteran of the Year
American Legion Post 79 Commander Rodney Detty, 69, of Marshall was named the 2012 Veteran of the Year during Memorial Day ceremonies in Marshall. “He’s a good, dedicated American legionnaire,” said American Legion Vice Commander Bud Moe. “He goes to every meeting, and he is just one of those guys who keeps everything rolling.” Moe presented Detty with the Veteran of the Year plaque at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at Oakridge Cemetery. See story on page 40
Memorial Day 2012: Some gave all and all gave some Hundreds gathered downtown Marshall on Monday, May 28 for the annual Memorial Day parade. Participants paid tribute to fallen veterans and remembered loved ones who had gone before them. Marshallites sang along with veterans to patriotic songs, thanked veterans by waving American flags as they passed by and joined in with them at Oakridge Cemetery for a ceremony of remembrance. See photos on page 41
Ginger Williams named next Oaklawn President and CEO The Oaklawn Hospital Board of Directors has named Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ginger Williams to serve as the next president and chief executive officer of the hospital. Following 40 years of service to Oaklawn, current president and CEO Rob Covert will be retiring in January. “Ginger has been an incredibly dedicated servant to this hospital, and she has the tremendous respect as a leader from me, the board and her peers,” Covert said. “I know she will do an outstanding job in guiding Oaklawn into the future. I have the greatest possible confidence in her exceptional talents, and I believe the Marshall community as a whole will be better place because of her leadership in the years ahead.” See story on page 12
Josh Webb is living his dream Ask Josh Webb what makes him happy and what he does well and his answer will be one and the same: music. Webb plays viola, drums, piano and guitar but his main instrument, he says, is his voice. Today, Webb will graduate from Marshall High School and before receiving his diploma, will perform at the graduation ceremony as a member of the Marshall Singers. Now, with his high school years coming to a close, Webb plans to pursue his dream, planning to major in contemporary Christian Music at Greenville College, located in southern Illinois near St. Louis. See story on page 39
Crossroads welcomes new staff member, Miss Indiana, Jackie Jerlecki Crossroads Church and Ministries recently welcomed a new member to their staff, Jackie Jerlecki, 23, of Goshen, Ind., the current Miss Indiana, who will be taking over the youth director position while her boyfriend Evan Sharpley is playing minor league baseball in Ohio. “Even though she’s Miss Indiana, she’s really human,” Pastor Clare Loughrige said. “There is an un-reality of image in our society that doesn’t allow us to see people as they are instead of how they are depicted being airbrushed in pictures or on TV. It’s only a reflection of their image. Having a role model like Jackie is something kids need more than anything.” See story on page 36
Taking the first step T
he Class of 2012 is ready to take the first steps toward its future. Around the globe, students are looking forward to college, trade school or employment. Some have already experienced the pomp and circumstance of leaving high school and moving on. Others anticipate the ceremonial transition. Representing the varied dreams of the Class of 2012 are Anna Seifert who plans to study anthropology, sociology, art, peace and global studies or women’s and gender studies at Earlham College. This fall, Chris Wilson will attend Kenyon College to study theatre or something in the sciences. See story on page 58