November 7, 2015 • Vol. 136 No. 42
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In The News:
Treasury to help Albion crunch budget numbers amid talk of annexation
At a special meeting of the Albion Public Schools Board of Education on Nov. 3, Board members and the more than 100 in attendance heard how the Michigan Department of Treasury will be looking into the school district’s financial difficulties to help give the district a clear picture on the state of its finances. “Last week, I was invited to a meeting at Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and I heard some red flag words,” said Paul Connors, the director of the Office of School Review and Fiscal Accountability from the Michigan Department of Treasury. “I heard emergency loan, declining enrollment, fiscal stress, mounting operating deficits. I heard difficulty providing cash flow. I heard possible annexation, consolidation and dissolution. Those are all words to me that triggered me to make this decision under state law to move the transition from MDE to Treasury, because Treasury has the financial expertise to give this community answers on its fiscal problems.” See story on page 2
Cronin development ahead of schedule
The J.H. Cronin Building restoration is not only on budget, but will open earlier than excepted. On Nov. 2, Urban Concepts developers Gary Cooper and Steve Eyke gave an update on the Cronin Building to the Marshall City Council during its regular meeting. “We are very happy to be here; we are excited to be here,” said Cooper. “And we’ve moved our timeline up because we can’t wait to be working here.” The restaurant, “Sisters Tavern,” will now open three months ahead of schedule in September and the two hotel suites and seven apartments will open in June or July. See story on page 36
Local activist plans to walk to Detroit to rally against gun violence
Battle Creek community activist Bobby Holley said he will walk from Battle Creek to Detroit to lead rallies and awareness against gun violence in towns and cities along the way. “Never let your guard down against these bad elements, because just when you think that things are going fine, here comes a double dose of gun violence. And to top things off, someone gets shot and killed in a violent attack,” Holley said. Holley will leave Battle Creek on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. from Unity Missionary Baptist Church’s parking lot and will hold rallies against gun violence in Marshall (around 4 p.m. at Brooks Memorial Fountain), Albion, Jackson, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dearborn, then finally, in Detroit outside St. John’s Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. See story on page 35
MACS hopes to provide a Merry Christmas for many
A Merry Christmas is what Marshall Area Community Services hopes to provide for local families in need. The organization will provide a holiday dinner and gifts for many and is offering area residents an opportunity to help. See story on page 38
Still time to enter 2015 Marshall Christmas Parade
Preparations for the 51st Annual Marshall Christmas Parade are underway. This year, the parade will be held Monday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. The theme is “Hometown Heroes, What a Gift!” Parade entrants are encouraged to be creative and to use the theme chosen by the committee. Deadline to enter is Nov. 20. See story on page 6
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uring last year’s Veterans Day ceremony, veteran Ken Day talks to students from Gordon Elementary School who presented him with gifts of thanks for his service. This year’s ceremony will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. hosted by the Marshall Veterans of Foreign War Post 4073 and American Legion Post 79. The 30-minute ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial Wall across from the Brooks Memorial Fountain. See Veterans Day stories throughout issue
Columns Albion faces a crisis that needs immediate attention
Editor’s Corner by John Hendler I grew up in a large urban area and attended large, crowded schools from grades K-12. My high school was only grades 10-12, yet we still had close to 3,000 students. I didn’t realize what a huge role schools play in a small community until I started my work at the ad-visor&chronicle nine years ago. Between all the sporting events, concerts, shows, events and meetings I’ve covered, our local schools are truly the lifeblood of this community. Even though I went to large schools, those schools still hold a place in my heart. On the few times I’ve made it down to Miami over the past few years, I always have felt drawn to go visit my elementary school. It still looks almost identical to how it was when I was there 40 years ago. In fact, walking through the hallways smells just as I remember them smelling when I was 10 years old - a combination of those brown paper towels, Comet and rubber cement. Even after all these years, it’s comforting to know that school is still there. My old school came to mind last week as I attended the Albion Board of Education meeting as I wondered how Albion’s children, when they become adults will look back on a community that may not have a school. The Albion school district is in dire straits; years of dwindling enrollment and a lack of clear leadership has left the school district on life support, with the district having months, rather than years, to right the ship. Whatever the final decision is, it is vital that Albion have a school that its children can call home, even it is only a K-5 district. As several people said at last week’s meeting, if Albion loses its school, then why would anyone ever want to move to Albion, especially after the city has lost its hospital and many local businesses and industries over the years. I spoke with Albion community leader Harry Bonner last week and he said the Board of Education and community must do what’s best for its children. That means being transparent and open and at the end of the day, to do what’s best for the kids, even if that means annexation with Marshall. He knows that may not be the most popular decision but said that true leadership “calls for tough decisions.” He said that scenario at least leaves a school in Albion and “a foundation to build on.” “If you dissolve, there is no foundation,” he added. I agree with Bonner. Bonner said that the Marshall-Albion partnership started in 2012 in a way paved the way for such a regional educational entity. “Marshall is a good district and a district we respect,” said Bonner. “This might be the best possible scenario...and annexation allows us, Albion, to continue to have a role in our children's lives.” Yes, tough choices will have to be made in Albion in the coming weeks, but those hard choices become easier if the school district focuses on what is best for the kids. Until next week, may the good news be yours.
By FRED JACOBS Publisher and CEO, J-Ad Graphics (And a concerned neighbor) There was a chill in the air when I stopped in downtown Albion last weekend and it wasn’t part of the welcoming feel of a brilliant autumn day. Still apparent was the latest tortuous drop in the slow torture of this oncegreat community that came in the wake of last week’s meeting of the Albion Board of Education to discuss possible dissolution of its public school district. The latest problem for the Albion community started in 2013 when the Albion and Marshall schools entered into an agreement under which Albion closed its high school and started busing students in grades 9-12 to Marshall High School. Now the district is ready to negotiate with Marshall, or any of its other contiguous districts, to annex or to consolidate the Albion Public Schools into their school districts. According to Albion Superintendent Jerri-Lynn Williams-Harper, the now K-8 district lost another 100 students in the current
school year which has made matters even worse for the future. In light of this latest enrollment decrease, the district is now looking for help to solve its growing economic crisis. I don’t dispute the predicament. State and local records indicate that Albion’s enrollment has been on the decrease for over 15 consecutive years. And, given the fact that school funding is tied directly to student count, annual revenue has declined proportionally. But why, over so many years, didn’t school administrators and school board members see this coming? For what were they waiting? I’m not sure leaders of the wider community realize what’s at stake if Albion gives up its local district. Last weekend, my wife and I spent some time in Albion in search of a better idea on what’s happened in a city I have always admired. That respect came from two local gentlemen with whom I was acquainted and who have both now passed away. They convinced me long ago that Albion was one of Michigan’s greatest small towns. For years, I asked long-
time resident Leo Purucker, who owned an appliance business in Battle Creek called Leo the Lion, why he continued to commute every day from his Albion home to his business in Battle Creek. As Leo and his wife Dorothy got older, I pushed them even harder to sell their home in Albion and find a place in Battle Creek, but Leo wouldn’t hear of it. He got up every day, enjoyed breakfast at a local restaurant, and then went home to pick up Dorothy for their trip to Battle Creek and his beloved retail store. There was no way he would think of leaving his home of nearly 50 years and the community he loved. The other Albion resident who was special to me was Tom Feldpausch whose family owned the local Felpausch Food Center. Tom’s father, Rome Feldpausch, started the company in Hastings in 1933, and that’s where the company headquarters remained until it was sold to Spartan Foods. When the Feldpausch family decided to branch outside of Hastings in the early 1950s, one of its first new locations was the store in Albion where Tom be-
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came the manager and where he lived for most of his adult life. The Feldpausch’s were big supporters of all the communities where they had stores. They contributed money and time to promote their communities and Albion was no different. If they were still here today, neither of these Albion supporters would believe that their community would be willing to give up one of the most important assets that builds community spirit and drives economic stability – that of the local school system. Visit the city’s website and you’ll find promotional words that describe Albion as “a closely-knit community where members can actively participate in local affairs. Here you are more than a city resident, you are a member of a community. Not only does this enable you to form personal relationships with your doctor, government officials, public safety personnel and other members of the community, but it also ensures that your voice is heard and your needs are met.”
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Farmers Market sees record sales, vendor numbers To the Editor: The Marshall Area Farmers Market has ended its season. Community and citywide support in Marshall was fantastic all season as it embraced the changes we implemented. So, it’s time to say an extra special thank you to all of those who pitched in to make the market a resounding success. Our vision a year ago was to bring something special to the city, not just for the customers, but especially to those hard-working vendors who would benefit from increased sales. And that has happened. As a result of the support provided by businesses, graphic designers, retailers, incredible volunteers, photographers, community service organizations, the ad-visor&chronicle, musicians, donators, grantors and sponsors; the market manager Kitty Knoll, advisory board members, city departments and our Marshall City Coun-
cil members the market’s success has exceeded our expectations. We could not have done it without community support, including the returning vendors who stuck with us through the changes. Hats off to those who gave of their own time to build our shed, trim the bushes, remove the weeds and put up our signs each Saturday and much more. It truly has been an all out community effort. Thanks to those of you who supported the vendors by purchasing a very conservative estimate of $250,000 in market product sales; with some of our vendors from previous years reporting increases in income three to four times their former sales. What an incredible level of support has been shown to our farmers, producers and their families. Our goal for 2015 was to increase the number of previous vendors from 27 to a total of 40 vendors in 2015;
we ended the year with 69 vendors. Feedback from vendors is very positive and they are confirming interest in returning next season. As we did this year, we will actively seek new vendors for next year including those suggested by our customers. Our sincere appreciation goes out to former Mayor James Dyer and his city council for spearheading the market study which led to the new direction and then seamlessly transitioned to current Mayor Jack Reed who not only continues the support but personally volunteered at the market and was one of its most dedicated customers who sometimes returned twice in a market day for “just one more” Great Scott! popsicle. Thanks to the police department who, more than once at daybreak, chased down the owners of cars left in “our” lot illegally overnight, or arranged for hauling the cars away to en-
sure that vendors could setup in their assigned stalls in time for the market to open. The list could go on; we hope we aren’t missing extending our appreciation to all who contributed to our success. Your kind words about the market are so appreciated and to think we had many days with over a thousand people strolling our walkways, chatting with neighbors, and all-in-all having a great time. Surveys taken with our vendors and customers are extremely positive and provide feedback that will be considered as we move to our next phase planning for our 2016 season. Words cannot adequately convey our appreciation to those who have helped. We are still pinching ourselves. Lynne Meservey, Chairperson, Marshall Area Farmers Market Advisory Board
Drivers need to slow down, be more vigilant To the Editor: First, the good news. Halloween, this year was a joy. Believe me, the weather forecast left me thinking another year, Halloween is a bust. Yet, Mother Nature let up with a little light rain, and kids started coming to the door. I was pleasantly surprised how cheery the kids were. From very little to those who are closer to being a teenager than child, the kids were courteous, very grateful, and sharing with me wishes for happy Halloween. So sweet. Parents, you are doing a great job.
The bad news has to do with residents and workers who speed down N. Kalamazoo Ave. at 40 to 45 mph (or more) in the first part of the day. Then, travel up N. Kalamazoo Ave. speeding at 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon and evening. Speed limit is 25 mph. I have two dogs. I walk them several times a day. I see the same vehicles with drivers on the phone, flying down the street. A puppy was killed by one of those drivers last summer. Yes, I have contacted the Marshall Police Department. Yes, I have seen a
police car going up the street. Yes, we are a low traffic street. I’ve requested a “speed trailer” to be placed at Birch St. on Kalamazoo, but had no response. We have pets in almost every home and children in a few. I’m pleased, in general, with the traffic enforcement policy. The police have focused on N. Kalamazoo Ave. several times, but when will it come to enforcement when will we see results? Whitney Jonas, Marshall
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Redhawks come up short vs. Vicksburg Following a late touchdown and two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 168, the Marshall High School football team, following a defensive stand, found itself in Vicksburg territory with less than a minute to go in its Div. 3 first round playoff game Oct. 31. Marshall made its way inside the Vicksburg 30, but could not get any closer, as quarterback Brad Heidenreich’s fourth down pass was batted away, leaving the Redhawks and their supporters dejected on the chilly and rainy afternoon. “It was a tough loss; we didn't play our best game and made too many mistakes,” said Marshall coach Jason Stealy. “We can't do that in the playoffs against good teams and expect to
win. I liked how our guys kept fighting to the end and even had a chance to tie it at the end but unfortunately we weren't able to.” The Redhawks ended their season with a 7-3 record and Stealy was optimistic about the future. “I think we built a foundation that will be here for a while,” he said. “I couldn't have asked for a better group of seniors that worked their butts off and bought into everything the coaches were trying to do. A 7-2 regular season is a good year and we lost to very good football teams. I give this group of kids all the credit in the world for what they did this year. They should be proud and it gives us something to build on for next year.”
Following Marshall’sfinal drive that came up short in a 16-8 loss to Vicksburg on Oct. 31: A dejected coach Jason Stealy, left, and Chris Upright, far right, consoled by teammate A.J. Jasienski. (Photos by John Hendler)
Forrest Jackson eludes a Vicksburg defender during the second quarter. (Photo by John Hendler)
Chris Upright’s touchdown and two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter cut the Redhawks’ deficit in half, 168. (Photo by John Hendler)
Marshall’s cheerleaders’ support wasn’t dampened by the rain that persisted throughout the game. (Photo by John Hendler)
Kevin Helle stretches to try and bring in Brad Heidenreich’s pass while staying inbounds. (Photo by John Hendler)
Marshall’s Ufkes and Schoepke qualify for state CC race Marshall High School’s Abbey Ufkes and Rachel Schoepke qualified for today’s (Nov. 7) cross-country state meet at Michigan International Speedway after placing 13th and 15th respectively at the Div. 2 regional meet Oct. 31. in Portage. The Marshall girls team placed fourth at the regional. The top three teams and top 15 runners qualify for state. “Finishing fourth is always painful, but the girls ran really well,” said Marshall coach Steve Wissink. “In the last 10 years we've made it to state five times and finished fourth four times, so I'm very proud of the consistency of the program. I'm extremely proud of the effort the team made. “We started very fast and held on for dear life. Abbey and Rachel ran terrific races, and having two state qualifiers in the same year is really special. We had a really fun and rewarding season, with five invitational trophies and a Calhoun County Championship, five All-League runners, two state finalists and an overall
record of 100 - 25. With lots of talent returning, next year should be another great one.” The Marshall boys crosscountry team placed sixth, the same position the team finished at last year’s regional. “It was a great season of hard work and improvement for all the runners,” said boys coach Mary Hovarter. Marshall girls times: 13th Abbey Ufkes 20:05 15th Rachel Schoepke 20:10 34th Hillie Tellevik 20:55 36th Meagan Schoepke 20:59 41st Abby St. John 21:18 42nd Ava Klein 21:20 52nd Asha Ritchie 21:54 Marshall boys times: 27th Elijah Balli-Solis 17:38 29th Christian Kalisz 17:43 32nd Chris Bell 17:47 34th Jontaj Wallace 17:52 51st Brett Carlisle 18:12 60th Calvin Smith18:27 79th O'Shea Swinton 18:58
Abbey Ufkes, left, and Rachel Schoepke will race at today’s (Nov. 7) Div. 2 state finals at Michigan INternational Speedway. (Photos by John Hendler)
From left: Abbey Ufkes, Rachel Schoepke, Abby St. John, Ava Klein, Hillie Tellevik, Meagan Schoepke and Asha Ritchie and the start of the Oct. 31 regional race. (Photo by John Hendler)
From left: Brett Carlisle, Christian Kalisz, Calvin Smith, Jontaj Wallace, Elijah Balli-Solis, Chris Bell and O’Shea Swinton at the start of the Oct. 31 regional race. (Photo by John Hendler)
Fall Baker tourney winners The Marshall Lanes Fall Baker tournament hosted a full field with 16 teams competing. Winning this year’s top prize was the team Miller’s Carpet headed by Marshall native and team captain Josh Coles. Coles and company bested the Marshall/Tekonsha bowlers’ team, Bowling Buddies, in the final match of two Baker games 483-455. Also bowling for the winning team
were Mike Miller, Jim Hunt, Andrew Saylor and Tom Saylor. The team has won three Fall Baker and two Spring Baker tournaments at Marshall Lanes. Third place went to Damron Brothers. Finishing in 4th-6th were Buffa Distribution from Coldwater, Team 13 from Marshall and Ghost Riders from Battle Creek. The tournament format in-
cludes 10 games of Baker bowling with the field cut to the top six. The top six then bowl two more Baker games to cut the field to the top three. The top three then bowl a two-game baker stepladder final. From left: Jim Hunt, Mike Miller, Tom Saylor, Josh Coles and Andrew Saylor
Marshall volleyball meets Harper Creek for district title Redhawks survive scare from Pennfield in district semi final
Above, from left: Jackie Mason, Grace Corcoran and Mackenzie Benham react to winning match point over Pennfield on Nov. 4 to advance to the Nov. 6 district final versus Harper Creek. Marshall won by scores of 25-23, 25-21, 20-25 and 25-23. “We lived to see another day,” said Marshall coach Bre Johnson. “It was not our best performance, but we finished and a win is a win at this point. We have a lot of work to do before if we want to compete for the district title.” Above right: Nikki Tucker gets one of her nine kills versus Pennfield. Tucker also had seven blocks. Emily Delmotte led the Redhawks with 14 kills and 19 digs. Benham had 18 digs. Kaylie Bates contributed 35 assists and Mason led the service line with five aces. (Photos by John Hendler)
MHS swimmers look to defend league title this weekend
The Marshall High School girls swimming and diving team will look repeat as league champions at this weekend’s (Nov. 6-7) league meet in Allegan. Marshall posted an unbeaten record in dual meets this season and wrapped up its regular season Oct. 29 with a home win over South Haven 108-66. Pictured above from the South Haven meet are Julia Mathieu, left, in the 200-yard freestyle and Taylor Karns in the 200-yard individual medley. (Photos by John Hendler)
MHS Alumni Swim Meet is Nov. 28
Students promoted: In October, brothers Ethan and Grant Mannes were the first students promoted at the Meiyo Shisei Dojo in downtown Marshall since the late Sensei Gary Morgan passed away back in July. Pictured in the back row are Sensei Dr. Steve Robinson, Sensei Bob Karlik (Sifu) and Assistant Colin Mengel. Front row: Ethan Mannes, Grant Mannes and Landryn Kelly.
Marshall High School swimming and diving members and alumni, grab your swimsuit and goggles and come out Saturday, Nov. 28 for the 29th Annual MHS Alumni Swim Meet. All current and past swimming and diving members are encouraged to participate in this fun event. Please note the earlier start time this year with warm at 9 a.m. and the meet starting at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the MHS Pool. Friends and family are encouraged to come and cheer as the current MHS swimmers and divers compete against alumni of all ages.
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