February 7, 2015 • Vol. 136 No. 6 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
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Albion’s Gamechanger: Albion College President Mauri Ditzler looks to change the college and the city of Albion for the better
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Mauri Ditzler, who became Albion College’s 16th president July 1, said growing a community and growing a college go hand-in-hand. “At every college I have worked, one of the most important things we have done is look at community issues,” he said. “We’ve looked at fulfilling the founding mission of our institution. That doesn’t mean we don’t pay attention to what’s going on in the world, because our students are going to go out and live in a world that’s global. They’re going to solving national and international problems. But, we also need to be thinking about our local issues.” See story on page 20
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Transportation economic development grant will support 254 new jobs in Calhoun County The Michigan Department of Transportation is awarding a state transportation economic development grant that will support 254 new jobs in Calhoun County. Brembo North America, Inc., the world's leading brand in the design and manufacturing of braking systems for high-performance automobiles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, will construct a new foundry just north of its existing Homer facility in Albion Township. The company will invest $78.4 million for a new building and equipment, resulting in the creation of 254 jobs. See story on page 33
Local officers, deputies awarded for life-saving efforts During the Feb. 2 Marshall City Council meeting, Marshall Police Officer Anthony Philpott and Sgt. Kris Ambrose were given meritorious service awards for saving the life of a gunshot victim in Marshall in December. “It was a phenomenal team effort between Marshall Police Department, the Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch and the Sheriff’s Office,” CCSO Sgt. Brent Lincoln said. “To us, we are not heroes; we simply did what any of our men and women wearing the badge would have done given that situation.” See story on page 32
Blues Jam/Chili Cook-Off raises $10,500 for Haven programs The Haven of Rest’s Men’s and Women’s Life Recovery Programs will have help in the new year, thanks to the 23rd Annual Bill Russell Blues Jam and Chili Cook-off. A favorite moment of the night for many was the performance of 14-year-old Jacob Kershaw of Albion. Kershaw, who is an eighth grader at Marshall Middle School, played a four-song set in the Underground Cafe and then was asked by organizers to play on the main stage. “He definitely could play,” said Event Coordinator Dee Russell. “Being a 14-yearold kid, he surprised me. He didn’t care that 500 people were watching him. He was just as comfortable as he could be.” After the three-minute blues song, the young man was met with the only standing ovation of the night. See story on page 22
The Flower Haus holds grand opening in Homer A new location featuring a new building façade, as well as new neighbors and new customers made the Jan. 31 grand opening of The Flower Haus a success. The occasion was held in conjunction with the Homer Downtown Development Authority’s celebration of the completion of its downtown Homer façade project. Located at 138 W. Main Street, The Flower Haus is the second location for the mainstay Marshall floral retailer. See story on page 6
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Editor’s Corner by John Hendler I was horrified when I first heard the news that Jordanian pilot Lt. Muath al-Kaseasbeh has been burned alive by ISIS. Somehow in my mind, and apparently in may other’s as well, this was a new despicable low for these Islamic extremists. Upon reading about what had happened online, I came across a link to view the video. Part of me had no interest whatsoever in watching, but another part of me thought about the movies the Nazis had made showing the various way they murdered Jews during the Holocaust. I hesitated for a moment before I clicked on the link. And there it was, a slick, Hollywood-like production complete with multiple angles, voiceovers and background music. To an ignorant viewer, they might have thought they were watching some action movie or TV drama that we’ve seen numerous times and have, sadly, as a society, become desensitized to the brutal burning of a human being. When the video was over, I was physically shaken. I was angry. After seeing this depravity, it is now crystal clear that these beasts have no limits or no human soul and thus, should be treated as the sub-human animals they are. The outrage was so great in Jordan that those who had questioned the country’s participation in the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS immediately did a 180 as King Abdullah vowing to wage a “harsh” war against ISIS. This video seems to have opened the eyes of some Muslim leaders that now know that they need to join the fight to bring down ISIS. This video needs to be shown by the broadcast and news networks so people can see what genuine evil looks like. It won’t just go away because we choose to ignore it. The day of reckoning will come for ISIS eventually; it would be in our nation’s interest and in the world’s interest to have that occur sooner rather than later. But, that would mean an aggressive campaign, similar to how the Americans treated the Axis powers following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and I don’t think the nation or the White House has the stomach for that at this time. I fear that eventually, we will have no choice but to use extreme force because the longer we wait, the worse it will get. To paraphrase the line from the old TV commercial, we can pay now or pay (more) later. Until next week, may the good news be yours.
By FRED JACOBS Publisher and CEO, J-Ad Graphics After listening to filmmaker Michael Moore and others condemn Chris Kyle, the late Navy SEAL whose story was told in the gripping movie, American Sniper, I feel compelled to weigh in with my own indignant response. Moore and people like Sheldon Richman, who represents the patriotic-sounding Future of Freedom Foundation, have called Kyle a coward because he used his marksmanship skills to shoot enemy forces in the back from hidden positions. Nevermind that Kyle’s targets were lethal threats, unseen by approaching American soldiers on the ground, or that some were Afghan civilians concealing bombs to be used against approaching American convoys. Calling Kyle and his fellow servicemen who are fighting terrorists throughout the Middle East is nothing short of outrageous. These men and women are willing to put their lives on the line to protect America and the values we cherish. They deserve our utmost and unreserved respect. The controversy was brought on by the release of the movie directed by Clint Eastwood, which stars Bradley Cooper as the most lethal sniper in U. S. military history. Watching the movie,
I felt there was so much more to gain from Kyle’s story than just his special skill with a gun. It was a story about the effects of war on our military personnel and their families. Plus, it hammered home the realization of just how serious these radicals can be when they use women and children as decoys and in battle. Kyle joined the Navy shortly after the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. because he felt compelled to help find the terrorists who killed more than 3,000 men and women on our soil. He was convinced he had something to give, and, due to his expert marksmanship, he was able to save countless lives of our servicemen during his four tours of duty, which earned him the reputation as “The Legend.” “It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don¹t regret it,” Kyle said in the movie. “My regrets are for the people I couldn’t save: Marines, soldiers, buddies. I’m not naïve, and I don¹t romanticize war. The worst moments of my life have come as a SEAL. But I can stand before God with a clear conscience about doing my job.” Thankfully, we still have Americans who voice their understanding of the difficult conflicts in war and provide their thanks and admiration to those who are called into it. “America’s fighting men and women sacrifice so much to ensure that our great nation stays free,” Allen Boyd, a for-
mer U.S. House of Representative who served on the Defense committee, has said. “We owe a debt of gratitude to the solders who have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are blessed enough to return from the battlefield unscathed.” As Americans, we’re supposed to be tolerant of one’s right to speak his or her mind. Yet, when I hear people like Moore and Richman condemn soldiers like Kyle calling him a coward, no less - it takes a great deal of patience for me to justify their right to say what they want, especially when I loathe what they stand for. Last week, Arizona Sen. John McCain got a taste of this foul perspective from anti-war protesters who disrupted a committee hearing he chaired. The committee was about to receive thoughts on global threats to our nation from former Secretary of State and U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger. The protesters interrupted the proceedings to call for the prosecution of Kissinger for “global militarism” and war crimes during his tenure. When the protesters grew aggressive, flashing handcuffs in the face of Kissinger, McCain called on U.S. Capitol Police to remove the protesters from the hearing room. “From all of my colleagues, I’d like to apologize for allowing such disgraceful behavior towards a man who
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served his country with the greatest distinction,” McCain said to Kissinger. “I apologize profusely.” Richman’s justification of his criticism of Kyle came, he said, from the fact that Kyle was saving the lives of American military personnel who invaded other people’s country, and that they were no threat to them or their fellow Americans back home. Have we forgotten how we felt just days after the 9/11 attacks when President George H. Bush stood among the rubble of the World Trade Center condemning the terrorists for what they did to us and promising Americans that we would hunt them down? The war on terrorism continues to grow more than a decade later - as we continue to fight these radical Muslims who hate what we stand for and will do whatever necessary to break our will and our bond as a nation. During Sunday’s “Meet the Press” television show, former Defense Secretary Bob Gates said, “It is unrealistic to say that the U.S. will ever destroy al Qaeda or the Taliban.” Gates went on to tell moderator Chuck Todd, “We’ve been after al Qaeda with all of the resources of the American military and intelligence community for 14 years now, and we haven’t destroyed it.”
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Kudos to Tekonsha Animal Urgent Care for help To the Editor: Many of us have pets who are family. Our pet is a 6year-old Persian cat named Magglio. He is always waiting for us when we get home. Recently, he went for his annual checkup and vaccinations. Late in the afternoon, he started to get restless. His condition worsened until he started licking and chewing his paws. We checked his paws and found they were red and puffy. We
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unfamiliar place surrounded by people he didn’t know. The young lady checking us in took time to get acquainted with Magglio, get him comfortable and relaxed while we took care of the necessary paperwork. The veterinarian joined us and was quiet and gentle with our pet. She gave Magglio a thorough checkup to make a diagnosis. He received a shot to relieve his pain. The next day a report was
sent to Magglio’s veterinarian by Animal Urgent Care. After receiving the report, his veterinarian called to check up on him. If your pet needs care and it’s after hours, your clinic may refer you to Tekonsha Animal Urgent Care. Go with confidence. Your pet will receive excellent care. We are so glad they were available. Joyce and Marcia Furu, Charlotte
Great job to the Calhoun County Road Department To the Editor: I would like to thank the Calhoun County Road Department for the dedication and hard work each one put in this week. When we have a snowstorm like the one we had this past week, the Road Department works endless hours get-
ting our roads opened for us. As they are doing this for the community their family knows their loved one is out on the roads in some dangerous situations. Not every road can be first, some drives that a resident has cleared may have a pile of snow in it again or your mailbox may have come
off its post. The Calhoun County Road Department had the roads open in record time in my opinion. I just appreciate all that you do on the roads and in the office. Thank you. Doug Damon, Fredonia Township Supervisor
Thanks goes to NHS, library staff and AAUW To the Editor: On Jan. 23 and Jan. 24, the Marshall District Library hosted a Used Books Sale in partnership with the Marshall Chapter of the American Association of University Women. I would like to thank the many people in the community who attended this sale and supported both MDL programs and the AAUW Patrice Elms Scholarship.
I would particularly like to thank Shannon Clark from Marshall Public Schools for organizing a volunteer team of National Honor Society members to help with setting up. These courteous and responsible students, Katie Asselin, Dustin Dewitt, Megan Smith, Travis Mumaw, Laura Muggio and Braden Thompson, donated their time to set up thousands of
books in the library’s meeting room. Many thanks also to the members of AAUW of Marshall and other members of the Marshall District Library staff for taking their time to make this event successful. The next Used Books Sale will be held on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16. Hali Hammond, Library Assistant
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12 straight for MHS girls varsity hoops Marshall defeats Holt, 51-47 to go to 13-1
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Left: Marshall’s Nikki Tucker drives the baseline at Lumen Christi on Jan. 31. Tucker scored six points in the 47-31. On Feb. 3 versus Holt, Tucker led the Redhawks with 17 points and 10 rebounds as Marshall won for the 12th straight time, 51-47. Jill Konkle scored 15 points and Logan Kiessling scored 10 points as the team’s record improved to 13-1. Right: Emily Delmotte puts up the shot in the fourth quarter at Lumen Christi. Delmotte scored seven points.
Homer’s Dylan Hamilton signs to run Marshall’s Anyah Preston signs to play soccer at Div. II Converse College cross-country at Spring Arbor Univ.
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Marshall High School senior Anyah Preston signs a letter of intent Feb. 4 to play collegiate soccer at Div. II Converse College, located in Spartanburg, S.C. Pictured with Preston are new MHS girls varsity soccer coach Hans Morgan and her parents, Shelly and Andrew Preston.
Homer High School senior Dylan Hamilton signs a letter of intent Feb.4 to run crosscountry at Spring Arbor University. Hamilton is flanked by his mother, Sarah, and father, Estill. Cougar director of track and field and cross-country Jeremy Smith watches from behind. Smith is also the head coach of the men’s cross-country team.
MHS boys varsity drops fifth straight to fall to 6-5
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Left: Marshall’s Chris Thomas pulls up to take the jumpshot just inside the three-point line at Lumen Christi Jan. 31. Thomas scored 12 points in Marshall’s 86-60 defeat that saw the Redhawks drop their fifth straight to fall to 6-5. Right: Jacob Brubaker appeals to the referee after being triped up in the lane. Brubaker led Marshall with 15 points at Lumen Christi. Tyler Torrey was also in double figures for Marshall, scoring 14 points.
Marshall Middle School boys 7th grade basketball teams complete perfect seasons The Marshall Middle School 7th grade “A” and “B” boys basketball teams both completed perfect 12-0 records in the new Interstate 8 Conference this season. While there have been Marshall Middle School teams go undefeated in the past, it is believed that this is the first time that both an “A” and “B” team in the same grade won every game in the same year. Players from A team, top photo: Daniel Delmotte, Jack Crull, Hunter Copas, Spencer Rupp, Codey Shellenberger, Harrison Hautau, Ben Lee, Cole Graeber, Brett Swaton, Haydon Chapman and Matt Flynn. Included from B team, bottom photo: Joe Saari, Jazz Short, Nate Fulmer, Blake Patterson, Thomas Andalon, Jacob Martinson, Steven Lewis, Luke Sturgill, Noah Green, Perry Robson, Ethan Austin and Tyler Tucker.
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Justin Saari has the upper hand against Olivet’s Mark Fox in the 152-pound match Feb. 4 at the Marshall Quad that also saw Bronson and Comstock participate.Saari won the match, 20-4 as Marshall beat Olivet, 68-6.
Marshall’s Will Nash, right, goes up against Olivet’s Tyler Houck in the 140-pound match. Nash won the match with a pin in the third period.
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The Marshall High School Redhawk power lifting team places third at the Ionia Regional Meet Jan. 31. Front row are A.J. Jasienski, left, and Parker Votava. Back row: Mitchell Upright, Garrett Upright, Leo Thompson, Zane Knafel, Andrew Dupis, Jason Pratt, Jack Friend, Justin Halcomb and Nate Steele. Not pictured: Estevan Sanchez and Victoria Razkowic. Garrett Upright had a first place finish in the 275-pound class while Knafel had a second place finish at 220 and Friend finished second at 165. Votava had a third place finish at 132 pounds.
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2014 FOCUS SE
STOP IN AND SEE THE ALL NEW 2015 F-150 AND THE MUSTANG GT!
2015 ESCAPE SE
165
$
155
$
/36 MONTH LEASE*
/36 MONTH LEASE*
$2400 cash due at signing. Security deposit waived. Taxes, title and license fees extra. Includes RCL lease renewal rebate. 10,500 miles per year.
$2400 cash due at signing. Security deposit waived. Taxes, title and license extra.Includes RCL lease renewal rebate. 10,500 miles per year
2014 F-150 XLT 4x4
2013 FIESTA SE 5 DR.
169
NEW
$
/36 MONTH LEASE*
$2400 cash due at signing. Security deposit waived. Taxes, title and license extra. Includes RCL lease renewal rebate. 10,500 miles per year
250
$
/36 MONTH LEASE*
SAVE THOUSANDS ON THE 2014 F-150 OR 0% FOR 60 MONTHS!
$3996 cash due at signing. Security deposit waived. Taxes, title and license extra. Includes RCL lease renewal rebate. 10,500 miles per year.
*Ends 3/31/15
2013 FORD FUSION SE
2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, White Platinum, Alloy Wheels.
Priced reduced to…
Priced to move out…
17,590
2012 KIA OPTIMA SX
PER MONTH!*
2013 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4, Only 33k Miles, Priced Way Below Book!
Now Only…
12,990
26,990
$
2008 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER
$
2008 CHEVY IMPALA
Turbo, Leather, Moonroof, Only 24k Miles.
4x4, Local Trace, Well Maintained!
Extra Clean, Local Trade, Victory Red, 3.5, Nice!
Priced To Low, Only…
Only…
Wow! Only…
21,990
$
BUY FOR
$2400 cash due at signing. Payment based on 72 month financing at 2.59%
34k Miles, 2.0 EcoBoost, Extra Clean.
$
216
$
6,590
$
7,990
$
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Marshall
*Plus tax & fees.
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HERITAGE CHEVROLET
(269) 964-9431 See our entire inventory on line at www.heritagechevy.com 350 W. Dickman Road
BUYS!
2014 CHEVY SPARK
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO
#3967 • MS.R.P. $14,305
#5058 • MS.R.P. $30,075
12,999
$
SALE
SALE
22,999
$
PLUS TAXES & FEES
PLUS TAXES & FEES
2014 CHEVY SONIC
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO
#3917 • MS.R.P. $16,275
SALE
#5235 • MS.R.P. $36,970
14,499
$
SALE
26,799
$
PLUS TAXES & FEES
PLUS TAXES & FEES
2014 CHEVY CRUZE
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO
#052 • MS.R.P. $20,960
SALE
#5264 • MS.R.P. $44,165
16,999
$
SALE
34,999
$
PLUS TAXES & FEES
PLUS TAXES & FEES
2014 CHEVY IMPALA
2015 CHEVY TAHOE
#3889 • MS.R.P. $27,670
SALE
#5140 • MS.R.P. $57,994
23,249
$
SALE
52,249
$
PLUS TAXES & FEES
PLUS TAXES & FEES
- Must currently own a 1999 or newer GM vehicle. - Sale prices include auto show rebate. - Silverado sale price includes $2,000 trade-in assistance. - Sale prices don’t include taxes & fees. - 2015 Tahoe adjusted M.S.R.P. including 22” GM accessory wheels & tires.
10 TO CHOOSE FROM
2014 CHEV CRUZE 1LT #18496. Loaded & automatic Starting at
12,999
$
38 K MILES
$
63 K MILES
125 K MILES
2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S #18158D. Loaded, CD Now
OR
$
12,500
$
199
00
MO.
69K
MO.
2005 HUMMER H2 #5442A. Loaded, leather. $
16,499
2011 CHEVY TAHOE Z71 Now
$
32,999
499
00
MO.
#18427A. 1500 long box ext cab, very nice. Now
OR
$
#9813A. Loaded. $
13,500
2013 DODGE AVENGER #18456. Nice car!
Now
OR
13,599
$
206
00
#18438. Loaded, LT, remote start
11,990
$
Now
OR
$
182
00
MO.
$
12,490
$
189
00
MO.
#5270B. Leather, AWD Now
OR
22,990
$
348
00
MO.
2012 CHRYS 200 Now
$
9,999
$
149
00
OR
$
16,490
$
34900MO.
Now
OR
$
7,500
$
11900MO.
MILES
2006 DODGE DAKOTA #5437A. CD, nice crew truck.
NOW MO. OR MO. * 0 down payments plus tax, title, fees. 75 months @ 4% W.A.C.
2009 CHEV COBALT LT
#18447A. P/everything, auto., air
70K
98 K MILES
#18303. Auto., loaded, great car.
Now
MILES
2012 VW TIGUAN $
#18362A. Hemi, 3rd row, leather
64K
42 K MILES
53 K MILES
2009 CHEV SILVERADO
84 K MILES
2007 BMW X-3 AWD 2013 CHEVY IMPALA 2008 CHRYS. ASPEN 4X4
43 K MILES
MILES
#18459. 3rd row, leather, 4x4, loaded.
OR
199
00
82K
MILES
$
OR
63 K MILES
90 K MILES
$
7,500
2012 JEEP CHEROKEE #5472A. Loaded, 4x4, nice SUV. Now
OR
$
21,599
$
32900MO.
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