August 9, 2014 • Vol. 135 No. 32 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: Jim Dyer moves on to November ballot for 37th Circuit Judge seat; Art Kale and Vic Potter defeated in state representative races Marshall Mayor Jim Dyer got through the Aug. 5 primary election and will face Sarah Lincoln the 37th Circuit Court Judge seat in November’s general election. Lincoln had the highest vote total of the three candidates with 5,420 votes while Dyer had 4,533 votes. Eusebio Solis Jr. totaled 2,540 votes. Other local candidates did not fare as well. In the 62nd District State Representative race on the Republican side, Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Chair Art Kale was defeated by John Bizon and in the 63rd District Republican primary, Marshall Public Schools Board of Education President Vic Potter was defeated by David Maturen. See results on page 15
Scrubbing Up for the judges
Calhoun County becomes a Youth Fair: Leaders say ‘It’s the same fair’ Calhoun County Fair goers this week (Aug. 9-16) will see some changes, including that the fair will now be known as a “youth fair.” In the past, the fair has been known as a “4-H fair,” but fair administrators say even with the new terminology, most visitors and 4-H participants won’t see much of a change. “The fair is going to go on like it always has,” said CCAIS Board member Hope Horton. “Calhoun County youth are going to do what they always do. They are going to show their livestock, show projects, ride rides, make friends and have fun. If you were to ask anybody on either side of this debate, they would say the purpose for the fair is our youth. That’s why everyone is heading in the same direction.” See story on page 30
MHS Marching Band holds band camp The start of school isn’t for three more weeks, but the Marshall High School Marching Band pretty much has its halftime show completed and ready to perform following the week-long annual band camp that ran Aug. 3-8.“We are off to a great start at camp so far,” said Band Director Jeremy Root on the fourth day of camp. “By the end of the second full day, we installed over half of our halftime show. The music is coming along nicely. I've been very impressed with the skill and work ethic of the new members as well as the positive examples that our leadership is setting.” The show this year is based off of some of the many hits of Elvis Presley. This year’s drum majors are Olivia Graves and Jontaj Wallace. See story on page 16
Father Craig Lusk arrives as new pastor of St. Mary Church Father Craig Lusk recently arrived in Marshall as the new pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church. “I’m very happy to serve them at this time,” Lusk said. “With God’s help, I hope to be a priest of the people and use my strengths here.” Lusk, 56, is replacing Father Stephen Naas, who retired on July 1. Becoming the Father of St. Mary is Lusk’s third assignment as Roman Catholic priest. See story on page 5
A personal account of Albion's Famous @ The Forks audition French intern Marie Chambon, visiting from Albion’s sister city Noisey le Roi in France, shares her thoughts about her time with the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce and attending auditions for a local youth talent show scheduled to occur in September. See story on page 32
It’s FAIR TIME in Calhoun County
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cross Calhoun County, 4-H members like Katie Myers are preparing their animals for the 2014 Calhoun County Fair Small Animal Auction (Aug. 13) and the Large Animal Auction that follows on Aug. 15. For months, club members have been feeding, watering, exercising, scrubbing and tracking the costs in time and materials of their livestock projects in anticipation of generous bids from individuals and businesses. Now getting ready for her last fair as a participant, Katie shares some of the lessons she's learned as a member of 4-H. See story on page 26
Word on the Street What are you looking forward to at the Calhoun County Fair? Last week, these 4-H members and volunteers were found preparing for the 2014 Calhoun County Fair and were asked what they enjoy about the fair, which begins today.
Editor’s Corner by John Hendler The idea of a county fair in the traditional sense was not really revealed to me until I arrived in Marshall nearly 10 years ago. As a kid growing up in South Florida, we had what was called the Dade County Youth Fair, held ever April for two weeks. I went to that fair on several occasions, but for the life of me, I can't recall ever seeing a single farm animal or tractor pull or even a tractor for that matter. The fair had dozens of rides and game booths and would attract several hundred thousand people each year. And all the times I went, I never ran into anybody I knew, except for this one girl, Maxine, who had a huge crush on me in fifth grade. (By comparison, one can't go more than 10 feet at the Calhoun County Fair, it seems, and not run into somebody you know.) As I was coming out of one of the haunted houses, I saw her on line right at the exit, and, not wanting her to see me, I hid inside the haunted house for about five minutes until the coast was clear. Of course, hearing blood curdling screams at 100 decibels for any amount of time is not good for one's hearing, let alone five minutes. With that being my only exposure to a county fair, I, as a real city slicker, was woefully ill prepared at the Calhoun County Fair a few years back when I went to take photos of the semi truck pull. I got as close as possible to get a good shot as the first participant approached the line. As I looked around, I noticed every single person in my vicinity had something either plugged into or covering each of their ears. If you've ever locked yourself out of your car or home, I'm sure you're familiar with that sinking feeling you get in your stomach after you release the door and realize, albeit a second too late, that you don't have your key and are about to suffer the consequences. A split-second after my realization that my ears were unprotected, I experienced the loudest noise I had ever heard as the driver revved and made his way down to the other end of the grandstand. I immediately dropped my camera and placed a hand over each ear, but the damage was done. The pain that seared through my ears was so intense, it felt like blood was gushing out of each ear. Thankfully, no blood, but I was essentially deaf the rest of the night and the ringing in my ears wouldn't go away for a couple of weeks. Well, this year I'm ready for the semi truck pull, car racing, mot cross or any other loud event mostly because I have no hearing left. Seriously, though, this week, I'll make sure to protect what's left of my hearing, but I'm sure a new faux pas awaits me. You can take the boy out of the city, but you can't always take the city out of the boy. Enjoy and have fun at the fair and until next week, may the good news be yours.
Marilyn Jones, Superintendent, Needlework Division
Ken Letts, Father of three 4-H members
"This year, the west wing of Floral Hall will be open. That’s where youth show their needlework projects, including quilts. They now have the display area they deserve.”
"I was in 4-H when I was a young. Now my family is carrying on the tradition. How can you not like the fair? It’s for the kids.”
Madison Groholski, CC Sheep Club
Kathy Fischer, 4-H Program Coordinator MSU Extension
"I like hanging out with my friends. I like making new ones, too. I also enjoy showing.”
Letters
"I can’t wait to see all the non-livestock and livestock entries and congratulate all the 4-H members and leaders who have worked so hard all year long. Showing at the Calhoun County Fair is their reward.”
Jordan Mullins, CC 4-H Swine Club "I can’t wait to get out there and show my pig in front of everyone. It’s the white one.”
Bill Duncan, Fairgrounds volunteer "I like seeing all the exhibits and watching people come through having a good time. I also enjoy working the morning shift in the Fredonia Grange kitchen.”
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Tree limb down causes damage; removal needed To the Editor: During the last storm a huge branch fell over the fence and smashed my garden badly. I put $150 into that flower garden and it is ruined. I put in new flowers,
mulch and weeded it. The tree belongs to State Farm. I have talked to them to have it removed. It is turning a nasty brown and turning my plants brown. They have yet to do any-
thing. If it was one of us we would be yelled at and demanded to have the tree removed. I still have a mess. I will probably have the mess all winter. I would like to have it
done now. Marshall wants a nice clean town, but it is not getting to. Please remove the branch and probably the whole tree needs removal. Yvonne Howe, Marshall
Stock and safe deposit boxes should remain with family To the Editor: I worked at Eaton in the 1970s, as did many others in this area. In 1979, I helped my mother buy six shares of Eaton stock. My sister recently found the certificate and sent it to me. I sent it to Eaton and with all of the splits since 1979, we expected to get paid for 144 shares or about $11,000. We got nothing and will get nothing. No one ever contacted my sister or me. We were told that the stock was probably treated as an abandoned asset and given to
the state, via “escheatment.” Just like a savings account or safe deposit box, if there is no activity for a number of years, the state can legally take your assets. Michigan, California and other states reduced the time to three years. No activity for three years and Michigan can take your stock, your money, the stuff in your safe deposit box. I gave my nephew one share of GM stock when he graduated from high school. Years later, when he tried to cash the certificate, it too had been taken by escheat-
ment. This does not seem right...stock, safe deposit boxes and some other assets should remain with the family, not be taken by the state after three years of no action...these are the kind of assets we set aside for our golden years or our family. Please alert others to check on their stock, safe deposit boxes and especially those of the older folks.
Jack Watson, Marshall
Medicare beneficiaries: You should seek a second opinion To the Editor: As a Medicare beneficiary, you may want to get a second opinion on a medical recommendation or diagnosis from a doctor different than your own. This is most important when you are going in to the hospital for surgery, major diagnostic testing or a major therapeutic procedure. Original Medicare will pay for a second opinion if your doctor has recommended that you have any of the above procedures. Original Medicare will pay for a third opinion, if the first and second opinions are different. The second and third opinions will be covered even if the surgery or other procedure is determined to be medically unnecessary and therefore not covered. If you are in a Medicare Advantage
Plan, your plan must cover the same services as Original Medicare (A/B) does, but may have different rules you have to follow. For example, the plan may only cover second and third opinions if you see doctors that are in network or if you have a referral from your primary care doctor. Call your plan to find out the rules for getting second opinions. Why is a second or third opinion important? Studies conducted by a number of medical watchdog groups confirm that medical errors are the third leading cause of patient deaths in the United States after heart disease and cancer. It has been estimated that between 350,000 and 400,000 people die annually due to medical mistakes that could have been prevented.
One of the best ways to avoid problems is to get a second opinion from a specialist located at a major medical center outside your immediate area. This will afford you an independent evaluation of your diagnosis and treatment options as well as providing you with additional information on your illness. Your local family doctor has the ability to assist you with the scheduling of appointments, but it is also important that you make an effort to research your personal medical condition to be better informed with treatment options when you meet with the specialist.
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