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October 20, 2012 • Vol. 133 No. 42 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com

In The News:

Bethel Page to face recall in November Due to controversy surrounding the unanimous decision to hire Brooke Judd as Olivet Public School’s new superintendent, Bethel Page, 25-year president of the Olivet School Board, is now facing a recall in November. “This is questioning my integrity, and I don’t like it,” Page said. “I’m being recalled for a decision that seven people made.” The recall petition with 683 signatures and the vote in November could determine Page’s future at Olivet Public Schools. See story on page 38

Local artist Leanna DeForest lives her dream

October is all about

Since age 8, Leanna DeForest knew she wanted to be a artist. “I remember the moment when I had drawn a picture of a bird, and I just knew that’s what I wanted to do,” she said. DeForest even wrote in her senior yearbook that five years later she would see herself as an artist in a gallery. But until this September, her dream was just that. DeForest was given the opportunity last month to display her beaded tree sculptures at EastEnd Studio & Gallery in Marshall. “I’m an official artist now,” said DeForest. “I’m still in shock.To be in a gallery and show people what I do is pretty awesome.” See story on page 36

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Rain doesn’t stop men from strutting their stuff: More than 100 come out for Walk A Mile event More than 100 men in high heels braved the pouring rain at Bailey Park on Saturday, Oct. 13 for the 5th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event to raise funds for S.A.F.E. Place. “Given the weather, it was heartwarming for me to see 100 men still come out and walk for us,” said S.A.F.E. Place Executive Director Jennifer Fopma. “Walk A Mile brings out our male allies. We know that most men are good men. It’s good to see that show of solidarity and support. It speaks volumes about our community.” The event raised $10,000 and will be used to shelter those in need for the coming year. See story on page 26

Marshall High School girls golf team to play at state a seventh straight time As certain as the leaves change color each fall, Marshall High School girls golf coach Dick Hamilton has his team in the state finals. Since the Michigan High School Athletic Association switched the girls golf season to the fall in 2007, Marshall has been at state every fall since. The secret to the team’s success, if there is a secret, said Hamilton, has more to do with the girls playing often and honing their skills than his 33 years of coaching experience. “I’ve done it for a long time, so I think that makes a little difference,” he said. “...The girls have bought in to the idea that we only have a few rules: be there on time, count your shots and don’t complain. They understand that when they come to practice, they’re there to work on their game.” See story on page 42

Marshall football has first winning season since ‘09 The Marshall High School varsity football team earned its first winning season since 2009 following a 27-7 win over Sturgis Oct. 12. With a victory at Loy Norrix Oct. 19, Marshall would have the six wins necessary for post season play. See sports section

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am Austin, an Oaklawn Hospital radiologic technologist, is a registered mammographer at the Women's Diagnostics Center. Women 40 years and older are encouraged to get mammogram screenings every one to two years - during October, Breast Cancer Month, or anytime the doctor orders. See cover story on page 30

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How has breast cancer affected you or someone you love? Editor’s Corner

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by John Hendler I had not followed the Lance Armstrong scandal too closely but nonetheless, I found myself bothered at the news that Armstrong, who inspired so many as he won his battle with cancer, urging us to Livestrong as well as winning the Tour de France, is essentially a cheat and a liar in regards to his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Notable sponsors such as Nike and AnheuserBusch as well as several others announced last week that they were cutting ties with Armstrong. Armstrong himself had to cut ties with his own charity, leaving in disgrace as chairman. I saw in USAToday that Armstrong’s stock had dropped so low that in terms of endorsement value, he’s right up there ar 2,129 out of 3,000 with the likes of Fred Willard and Kelsey Grammer. As for trust value, he’s in the same company as Hugh Grant. Unlike Grant, who was caught with a prostitute nearly two decades ago, but openly admitted he had acted like an idiot and expressed remorse, Armstrong has yet to speak the truth about how and why he cheated; not only to get ahead in the cycling world, but how he also lied and cheated to his fans and followers-the same people he made millions of dollars off of. Baseball “greats” Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire and Roger Clemens have never admitted to their alleged cheating, but I’m sure you’d be hard-pressed to find more than a handful out of 100 people that believe they accomplished what they did on the field without a little extra something. Yeah, people felt cheated by baseball, but with Armstrong, it seems even more hurtful and deceitful because Armstrong was more than just an athlete-he became an All-American symbol to everyday people that they, too, could beat cancer and that he was just like them. The fact that he was more like us makes it all the more sad. If Armstrong wants to have any chance of retaining a shred of integrity, he needs to come clean about everything. America loves the rags to riches to rags and back to riches story. We are a forgiving people that will give those who come clean another shot at redemption. But, the clock is ticking. The time for Armstrong to come clean is now. It’s time to show us, that maybe, just maybe, there’s some good in him like we hoped. Otherwise, he needs to, as columnist Christine Brennan wrote last week, get on his bike and just go away. Until next week, may the good news be yours.

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“My wife was diagnosed at age 49, at a time when they were thinking of moving the mammogram age to 50. If she would have waited a year, her cancer could have been really bad. Cancer turned our lives upside down. We had to really modify our lives, but we are lucky it was caught.”

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer six and half years ago. Before, I used to be a type A personality, but now I don’t sweat the small stuff. I’ve changed my outlook on life. I’ve learned my own strength and who my real friends are. I’ve heard people say I can’t afford the testing. But I ask them, ‘What is your life worth?’”

“I had breast cancer last year and my mother died of breast cancer. But it’s not a death sentence anymore. If I can make it through, the next lady can too. The most important thing that a woman can do is get a yearly mammogram. The earlier it’s found, the higher the survival rate.”

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“Breast cancer has affected many people I know and myself personally, when I was diagnosed with it on Nov. 16, 2010. I dealt with it as just another ‘challenge.’ I was calm; I didn’t cry. Breast cancer doesn’t care your social status, age, or gender – anyone can get it. I am passionate about finding a cure for this terrible disease.”

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 49 through a free mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness month, and it changed my life forever. It made me stop and appreciate life one day at a time.”

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Commissioner Art Kale’s integrity is impeccable To the Editor: My wife and I have resided in Calhoun County since 1968 so we are very familiar with what goes on in the county and are affected by it in our daily lives. We are writing this letter in support of Art Kale whom we have known for over 35 years. Art has always been a hard working individual and very dedicated to whatever he takes on. As our past commissioner he has been visible and involved.

We are Albion residents and see Art at Eggs and Issues (a chamber event), at the Forks Senior Center, where he is attending meetings or active in the center himself. Art is a businessman, a communicator, a listener and a doer. He is very active in our community. Art is a leader and has been all of his life. His style is to involve the people necessary and come to a decision and get the job done. He will then move on to the next problem

and tackle that. He is dogged, relentless, positive and then gets into action. Unlike some other politicians, Art Kale is fiscally responsible. He works with a budget and runs government more like a business. I think that is as it should be. Art has been a strong advocate for our Forks Senior Center in all ways. I have noted some of his strengths above but will reiterate here. Art Kale is very en-

ergetic, he listens and leads, his integrity is impeccable and he is very visible. This should be a nonpartisan race and we need to do what is best for Calhoun County. Please vote for Art Kale. We are. Terry and Diane DeWeerd, Albion

Not too late to rethink a visionary plan for Marshall To the Editor: My vision is that we will finally put an end to the extreme positions on both sides of this divide. The notion that the survival of Oaklawn Hospital turns on blanket approval of every land use request made is as false as the notion that any such request spells death for Historic Marshall. Both of these positions are equally absurd. There is a rational middle, said Mayor Jim Dyer on Feb. 16 at the Marshall Business Association meeting as published in the ad-visor&chronicle. For the purpose of seeking the “rational middle,” I ask the Marshall City Council to agree with Jim’s vision and

tarry no longer in moving to support the appointment of a Local Historic District Study Committee. The possibilities of a Local Historic District have been on this council’s agenda, off and on, going back to 2011. Now, a formal request has been made to council by the Marshall Neighborhood Association and the Marshall Historical Society board on Oct. 1, in accordance with Michigan Public Act 169 of 1970. The Hospital and Neighborhood Committee was appointed with best intentions of creating a visionary outcome. Neither, Oaklawn Hospital, or the community, was set up for success by the process. The

process, which had several shortcomings, was unable to deliver the complete picture required to plan for development, given the unique circumstances. It is clear that one thing the HNC process delivered is an “us and them” mentality, which in turn, has left all participants feeling bruised and battered, and has resulted in six amendments to the HNC proposal which significantly alter their work product after almost two years of study and expense. At best, that much editing seems to indicate the process was not ideal. It is not too late to rethink a plan to be visionary and make Marshall a land development model. A process

that considers the potential for a preservation ordinance, for one or more historic districts in the city, may well identify more opportunities for compromise toward the hospital’s vision. To be truly visionary we need to have both eyes open. We need to trust. Let’s keep one eye on the development of Oaklawn Hospital and open the other eye to look at defining restrictions and protections for land whose historic improvements tell Marshall’s story of development and define the character of our community. Marshall deserves nothing less. Janet Ostrum, Marshall

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Redhawks earn first winning season since ‘09 Marshall beats Sturgis, 27-7; Playoff berth on line versus Loy Norrix The Marshall High School varsity football team posted its fourth victory in five games and improved its record to 5-3 with a 27-7 home win over Sturgis on Oct. 12. The win meant that Marshall was one win away from qualifying for the post season. Marshall wrapped up the regular season at Loy Norrix on Oct. 19. Playoff selections will be announced on Sunday, Oct. 21.

Tony Wimberly appraoches the goal line on a third quarter TD run.

photos by John Hendler

Braden Banfield makes his way to the end zone for a defensive touchdown much to the delight of defensive coordinator Bill Dryer.

Marshall head coach Jim Hendershot poses with some of his senior players following the 27-7 win over Sturgis. The victory improved Marshall’s record to 5-3, guaranteeing the school’s first winning season since 2009. Above right: Players celebrate following the final home game of the season.

Renegade Rollergirls in action tonight at Kellogg Arena

photo by Dana Nichol

Bobby Owens (8) and teammates share a light moment during halftime.

Marshall’s roller derby team, the Renegade Roolergirls will be in action at Kellogg Arena tonight, Saturday, Oct. 20 during the Spook Tackle-Her. It is a double header bout and the Renegade Rollergirls will take the track around 6 p.m. There will be a costume contest for children and adults. Tickets are $10 in advance from a derby girl or $12 at the door. Kkids 12 and under get in free. After party will take place at Nottke's Alley.

MHS boys soccer plays for district title Goals by Dillon DeBrabander and Ben Hendler lead Marshall to victory in semifinal Despite posting only two wins during the regular season, the Marshall High School boys varsity soccer team advanced to today’s (Oct. 20) district tournament final versus Coldwater (10 a.m.) following a 2-1 win over Vicksburg in the semifinal at Coldwater on Oct. 17. Marshall opened the scoring midway through the first half with a goal by Dillon DeBrabander (assist Ben Metzgar). Vicksburg tied the game up with just under seven minutes to play in the half on a shot from Jonas Boldt. Midway through the second half, Boldt received a pair of yellow cards and was ejected from the game. The second half featured howling winds and driving rain. With 17:32 to play, Ben Hendler hit a left-footed shot from about 22 yards out for the game winner with the assist going to Tyler Sisco. “The boys were pumped up,” said coach Tony Tartaglia after the game. “It was such a great game to watch. I am so proud of them.” Goalkeeper Peter Richey made five saves, including a diving save with six minutes to play that sealed the victory.

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Dillon DeBrander’s first half goal gave Marshall a 1-0 lead midway through the first half.

Above: Marshall goalkeeper Peter Richey joins the celebration at midfield following the Redhawks’ 2-1 victory over Vicksburg.

Marshall’s Phil Delapas steals the ball from the Vicksburg attacker late in the second half.

Right: Marshall players on the sideline and coach Tony Tartaglia watch the final seconds of play.

Ben Hendler’s goal with 17:32 remaining broke a 1-1 tie and proved to be the game winner as Marshall advanced to the final with a 2-1 win over Vicksburg.

MHS swimmers continue winning ways Girls team defeats BCC 121-64; League meet is Nov. 2-3 The Marshall High School girls swimming and diving team posted its third victory in the past four home meets, defeating Battle Creek Central 121-64 on Oct. 16. Marshall swimmers won all but three events, losing two of those three by a combined .64 seconds. Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jessica Bush won the 200-yard individual medley, while Gabbi Graves won the 50-yard freestyle. Taylor Karns won the 100yard freestyle by .06 seconds over teammate Graves and Ella Kramer and Monica Lubis finished 1-2 in the 500yard freestyle. Karns also won the 100yard backstroke. Marshall swimmers won all four relay races on the night. The team closed out its home season Oct. 18 versus Plainwell and will swim at Harper Creek today, Saturday, Oct. 20. The SMAC meet is slated for Nov. 2-3 at Harper Creek High School.

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Kaitlan Keeder in the 200-yard freestyle.

Gabbi Graves checks the scoreboard after completing the 50-yard freestyle. Graves won the event with a time of 28.03 seconds.

Eden Hartung during the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Jessica Bush takes a breather after winning the 200-yard individual medley.

Nina Hendler, during the 100-yard backstroke.

Marshall Community Mar Lee volleyball teams claim tourney wins Swim Club holds parent meeting Oct. 22 Season begins Oct. 29 The Marshall Community Swim Club is an age group competitive swimming team for ages 7-18. Swimmers will compete against other swimmers of the same age and gender from other teams. All aspects of competitive swimming will be taught. There will be a parent meeting on Monday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Marshall High School Cafeteria regarding the upcoming season. Parents are encouraged to attend to receive meet and practice schedules. The Marshall Community Swim Club will participate in the South Central Michigan Age Group

Swim League with teams from Albion, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Swim Club practice begins Monday, Oct. 29 and will run through the end of February. Practice times are Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost to participate is $125 for an individual family and $225 for two or more swimmers from the same family. For more information, call 269-781-1331. The Lee 8th Grade volleyball team won the Harper Creek tournament on Sept. 22. Front row from left: Taryn Long, Aleksi Patton, Chloe McAllister and Carlee Long. Back row: Coach McAllister, Emily Huppenbecker, Grace Wheeler, Hope Newsome, Hannah Harris, Kelsie Letts and Elizabeth Hiither.

The Mar Lee 7th Grade volleyball team took first place Gold Champions at the Portage Central Tournament on Sept. 15, and first place Gold at the St. Phil Tournament Sept. 29 and second Gold at Bearcat Invitational Sept. 22 at Marshall Hifgg School.. From left: Cara Quinn, Madison Ducheney, Jackie Mason, Ryleigh Speer, Kelly Earl, Bailey Hoffman, Elizabeth Porter and Piper Ousley. Not pictured: Coach Mason and Shi Straham.

MHS volleyball sweeps Loy Norrix on ‘Dig Pink’ Night

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The Marshall High School varsity volleyball team improved its record to 17-12-2 following a straight set victory over Loy Norrix on Oct. 17 by scores of 25-8, 25-16 and 2512. Grace Crawford and Logan Kiessling led Marshall with nine kills each. Sarah Huffman had seven kills and five blocks. Carmen O’Dell had 13 digs and Morgan Benham had 17 assists and five aces. Above left: Sarah Wedel with the return. Right: Lauren Long gets set to return serve.

Michigan siblings Bill Vann and Kate Vann to compete in triathlon championships half a world apart While her brother readies to compete for the national title in the U.S. Collegiate Ironman 70.3 Championship in Texas as a Michigan State University Spartan, a Mid-Michigan woman will represent Team USA and MSU in the World Triathlon Grand Final on

State University, majoring in kinesiology, the study of the anatomy, physiology and mechanics of body movement. They also are members of MSU’s Triathlon Team Club where they are coached by Aaron Bachman. Kate Vann will represent

Bill Vann the other side of the globe in New Zealand. Kate Vann, 21, and William Vann, 23, are triathletes – competitors in a grueling sport that combines long-distance swimming, bicycling and running events raced in succession over the course of a single day. The siblings hail from East Leroy, Mich. Both are senior students at Michigan

Team USA as she competes against other female athletes 20-25 years of age under Olympic rules in the Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon Grand Final, held Oct. 14-22 in Auckland New Zealand. William Vann will compete for the national championship in the 2012 Ironman 70.3 Triathlon U.S. Collegiate Championship, to be held

Sunday, Oct. 28 in Austin, Texas. The World Triathlon Grand Final brings together more than 3,000 of the world’s top triathletes from 45 nations to compete in various age groups and race formats. Kate Vann’s Olympic-rules triathlon begins with a 1,500-meter race (about 1 mile) in the 60-degree Fahrenheit seawater of Auckland’s Mission Bay. Immediately afterwards, athletes will jump on their bicycles for a 20-kilometer race (about 12 miles) through the streets and hills of Auckland and the neighboring countryside. The final event is a 10-kilometer run on two laps over a course through downtown Auckland. At the In the Ironman 70.3 U.S. Collegiate Championship, William Vann will compete for the national college title in the Male Undergraduate group, representing Michigan State University and the MSU Triathlon Club. Athletes first will compete in a 1.2 mile freshwater swim in Lake Walter E. Long near Austin, Texas. Afterwards, they jump on their bicycles for a 56-mile race through rolling Texas farmland. The final race is a 13.1 mile run. The "70.3" in the title refers to the total distance in miles. Triathletes race against one another and against the clock as they transition without stopping from one race to the next. Each competitor is timed and ranked by order of finish in each discipline, including time

spent between races, with aggregate scores determining overall results. The NCAA currently is considering making triathlon a sanctioned sport for men and women. As recently proposed, the sport would follow the swimbike-format, raced over shorter distances than the Ironman 70.3 format. “Ironman” competitions, the longest triathlons, are run on courses of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile Marathon run, almost 141 miles. Both Ms. Vann and Mr. Vann are sponsored by Albion Motors Ford-Mercury of Albion, Mich. They also are supported by MSU Triathlon Club and USA Triathlon. Ms. Vann also is supported by Team USA. “Triathlon is a most demanding sport that requires great physical and mental strength just to compete,” Bill Vann, of Albion Motors Ford, said. “Kate Vann and William Vann have these qualities, plus the heart and determination needed to be successful. That is why the team at Albion Motors is so very proud to sponsor Kate Vann as she competes in the Barfoot & Thompson World Triathlon Grand Final and William Vann as he competes in the U.S. Collegiate Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Championship.” Among her achievements, Ms. Vann placed second overall Sept. 30 at the recent Purdue Boilerman Triathlon, hosted by the Purdue University Triathlon Club in West Lafayette, Ind., with a time of 2 hours

and 14 minutes. Ms. Vann placed second in the individual competition at the Mideast Collegiate Triathlon Conference (MECTC), comprised of the top athletes from triathlon clubs and teams in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michi-

Michigan and Ohio. He placed first overall Sept. 30 at the recent Purdue Boilerman Triathlon, hosted by the Purdue University Triathlon Club in West Lafayette, Ind., with a time of 1 hour and 51 minutes. Vann won the 28th annual

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Clark Lake Triathlon in 2012 and the 2010 Island Lake Triathlon - Sprint Distance. He represented Team USA and placed 76th in the world (11th among USA entrants) as a 20-year old in the 2010 competition in the International Triathlon Union Grand Final in Budapest, Hungary.

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‘12 LACROSSE

‘12 ENCLAVE FWD

PREMIUM I GROUP, 6-SPEED AUTO., 18” CHROME PLATED WHEELS

LEATHER GROUP, 6-SPEED AUTO.,V-6 $ Sale 40,037 - $2,000 GM REBATE

Sale 34,566 - $2,000 GM REBATE $

38,837

STK#T2345

Lease for

36400MO.

+ tax. $2,995 due.

$ STK#C2195

‘12 SIERRA 1500 2WD REG CAB W/T

‘12 TERRAIN FWD SLE-1, 6-SPEED AUTO.

P/LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, 4.3L V6, AM/FM/CD $ Sale 23,955 - $2,000 COMP LEASE - $2,000 GM REBATE - $1,000 TRADE ALLOWANCE

Sale 25,533 - $1,000 GM REBATE $

STK#T2157

24,433

STK#T2127

SUNROOF, 2.0L TURBO 4 CYL., AUTOMATIC $ Sale 33,195 - $1,000 GM REBATE

HEATED/COOLED SEATS, VORTEC 5.3L SFI ENGINE $ Sale 40,371 - $3,500 GM REBATE - $2,000 COMP LEASE - $1,000 TRADE ALLOWANCE

22,195

Lease for

29600MO.

+ tax. $2,995 due.

637 E. Chicago Rd., Coldwater, MI

517-279-8061 • 1-888-590-2349

18,955

‘12 SIERRA 1500 4WD EXT CAB SLT

‘13 REGAL TURBO

STK#C3022

32,556

STK#T2099

33,871

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*75down. months @ 6% + tax, fees, W.A.C. 0 down. *75 months @*Plus 6%tax, + title tax,and fees, W.A.C. MPG on fueleconomy.gov, highway mileage. Prices include rebates. fees. **39 month0lease, plus tax, title based & fees. 10,000 miles per year. $2,995 due at start. WAC. See dealer for details.

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*ALL LEASES PAYMENTS PLUS 6% SALES TAX. *CRUZE, MALIBU, EQUINOX, MUST HAVE 800 CREDIT SCORE OR ABOVE. *FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS - SEE SALESPEOPLE FOR DETAILS.