June 22, 2013 • Vol. 134 No. 25 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: Community again comes through for the Fountain Clinic The Marshall community once again stood up for the area’s uninsured and underinsured at the annual Night at the Louvre fundraiser June 15 as close to $60,000 (gross) was raised through auctioned items to help support Marshall’s Fountain Clinic. "It went extremely well," said Fountain Clinic Director Mary Jo Byrne, who added that this year’s total was impressive. "It was way up; way up. We were very fortunate this year." The clinic, in existence for 21 years, operates on an annual budget of approximately $500,000, with only $4,000 coming from the state of Michigan. The rest is through fundraisers, donations and grants. See story on page 28
‘Peaceful Pastries’ brings recipes to Marshall Jennifer La Pietra, originally from Massachusetts, wanted to bring a different flavor to Marshall with her vegan sweet and savory baked goods. “It’s a challenge baking without traditional ingredients, without gluten and using unconventional flours,” La Pietra said. “It’s really a science experiment. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but after five or six tries you find something that is great that you can share with other people. That’s the great part, being able to share with people who haven’t had something in a long time because they developed celiac or went to vegan.” See story on page 57
Marshall grad to have a colorful summer Karissa Kalisz of Marshall plans to spend her summer creating art on the faces of children. “I’ve always been artistic,” said Kalisz, a 2011 Marshall High School graduate. “I wanted to do something that falls in line with my major (child development and teacher education)...My favorite part about face painting is working with kids. It’s so fun when the kids see their faces for the first time after it’s done. They are so amazed, especially little kids wondering, “Is that me?” See story on page 24
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Marshall City Council holds five public hearings The Marshall City Council held five public hearings at its June 17 meeting, without any public comment. Among those public hearings, the council unanimously approved an application for a rental rehabilitation grant to renovate two apartments in the downtown; the Shearman Park rezoning and park status; and changes to the motor vehicle code. See story on page 14
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Community barbecue is June 23 at Wilder Creek A community family event is scheduled tomorrow, June 23 at Wilder Creek Conservation Club. The scent of delicious food will pervade the air as WCCC hosts its fundraising barbecue to support the club’s general fund. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, 60 acres of nature will be filled with the sounds of a brass ensemble and dulcimer duet. A photography display, nature artisans, flintknappers and visitors, (both human and reptile) from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary and Zoological Gardens will also add to the event. See story on page 37
Marshall High School boys golf team finishes second at state The Marshall High School boys golf team placed second at the Div. 2 state tournament June 14-15 at Grand Valley State University. The second place finish was the school’s best showing at state since finishing in third place in 2006. See sports section
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Word on the Street What are you looking forward to this summer? Editor’s Corner
June 21 marked the official start of summer, although for many summer began on Memorial Day or the end of the school year. What are you looking forward to doing this summer?
by John Hendler Summer officially arrived just after midnight June 21, although meteorologically speaking, it began June 1. For most of us, however, summer began on Memorial Day. Ah, those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. By the way, I hear that the kids on the AGLP trip are broiling up there in Alaska with temps pushing 90 degrees. How about that for crazy? Now, I don't know about you, but does it seem like summer isn't as lazy as it used to be? Summer used to mean that we took things just a bit slower. It was a time to catch our breath and just take it easy. But, today, summer is getting harder to distinguish from the other three seasons in terms of how busy we are. When I was a kid growing up in Florida (where it feels like summer year-round and thus I had a good excuse for my laziness throughout the year), the threemonth “summer vacation” from school seemed to go on forever, probably because we didn't have our entire summer planned out by March, like so many of us do today. We also didn’t have the Internet, hundreds of TV channels and video games to keep us mesmerized. I remember hanging out with friends day after day as we'd play some ball in the street in the morning, come in and watch some game show on TV (High Rollers was my favorite), eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch, hit the local library and then go swimming at the city hall pool. Once I got home, my dad and I would play some ping-pong or we'd siphon out some gasoline from our station wagon (Ah, what memories!) to fill up the lawn mower so I could cut the grass and run over (and annihilate) all the sprinkler heads. With few exceptions, my schedule was the same day after day, just like the movie Groundhog Day. Yes, it was a boring existence at times, but fortunately for us, as it turned out, we didn't know any better. Today, summer is so planned out that it leaves very little time to be bored. But to paraphrase that old hotel commercial on TV: Don't underestimate the value of being bored. With all the things that keep us on the run, it's nice sometimes just to have the chance to do nothing so we can take the time to reflect on and appreciate what we've done, and what we have in our life. Otherwise, summer rushes by and then we're left scratching our head asking, “Where did the summer go?” So, let's try to take it a little slower and feel like we've been given a real compliment the next time someone calls us lazy. Until next week, may the good news be yours.
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Rethink plan of closing MHS tennis courts this summer To the Editor: The tennis courts at Marshall High School are closed for the summer: gates padlocked and nets taken down. I was told by two sources at Marshall Public Schools that the reasons given were construction at the high school and the resurfacing of the parking lot. It is important to note that the exterior of the high school auditorium ap-
pears to be completed and the resurfacing of the high school parking lot won’t take all summer. I would like to find a winwin alternative to the summer long closing of our tennis courts. A tennis playing friend suggested that even if the high school campus had to be closed this summer, at the very least, the four courts and the practice hitting surface adja-
cent to the United States Tennis Association building could remain unlocked. Family cars could be parked on neighborhood streets when the contractor needs to close off the parking lot for resurfacing. This summer, Harper Creek, Pennfield, Lakeview and Battle Creek Central High Schools all allow public access to their tennis courts. Encouraging youth and family fitness is im-
portant, and I encourage Marshall Public Schools to rethink their plan of locking the courts. Let’s allow our community the opportunity to use our local tennis courts this summer by urging the school district to devise a plan that allows for reasonable access. Mike Love, Marshall
Include dogs in Shearman Park renovation plans To the Editor: I was unable to attend the community input meeting regarding the new Shearman Park, which will be located at the site of the former Shearman School. With Marshall being the “City of Hospitality,” a park at this end of town is definitely in order. Kids and adults will enjoy and benefit from it greatly as will visitors. However, there is a very important, loving portion of the Marshall population, which should be remembered as plans are being devised. That
unconditionally loving, friendly population is dogs. At the Shearman Park I sincerely hope there will be two, fencedin doggie park areas. I have two golden retrievers who would love it. When we lived in Alexandria, Va. and in Wilmington, N.C., we “played” at the numerous public parks that included areas for dogs. Both locations had two areas, one for large dogs and a separate one for small dogs to play. In both areas there were the following: • Faucets with buckets underneath for
“drinks” • “Plastic bag” areas where patrons could get bags to clean up after their dogs; • Trash cans specifically dog waste; • Surfaces included: sand, grass and/or stones; Hopefully, parks for our four-legged friends will be included in the park design. Lorna LaBelle, Marshall
Bronson Battle Creek earns another “A” for patient safety To the Editor: Congratulations again to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital for earning yet another “A” in patient safety for the 2012 reporting year from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization based in Washington DC that measures 26 published hospital patient safety issues. This is the third release of Hospital Safety Scores in which Bronson Battle Creek Hospital received an “A” for patient safety. They should be very proud of their providers for consistently delivering patient care that meets high national standards. Bronson scored well in many of the major categories including: Reduction of Death
from Serious Treatable Complications after Surgery and the Identification/Mitigation of Risks and Hazards of Hospital Care. It is clear that the staff at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has gained a broad understanding of the changing paradigm from the outdated model of a fee for service provider, to the current model of measurable patient outcome provider. Maintaining an “A” score validates the work that Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has done building transparency and confidence with its healthcare providers, patients and in the local community. To see Bronson Battle Creek Hospital’s scores as they compare nationally and lo-
cally, visit the Hospital Safety Score website at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org. Also please note that one of the largest healthcare insurers Aetna, will be including The Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Scores in its online hospital directory, DocFind, beginning this August. For questions on this study or anything else related to patient safety, please contact us at 1-800-803-7174 or pdn@wowway.com. Philip Nager, Medicare/Medicaid Counselor/ SMP Specialist Region 3B Area Agency on Aging Battle Creek
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Marshall golfers place second at state Best finish at state since third place finish in 2006
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The Marshall High School boys varsity golf team along with coach Tom Reynolds pose with the state runner up trophy June 15 after the Redhawks finished six shots behind state champion Grand Rapids Christian at the Div. 2 state finals. It was Marshall’s best finish at state sinec a third place finish in 2006. Marshall won the state title in 1996 and was also runner up in 1972. From left are Tanor Blowers, Zack Weaver, Brandon Hawkins, Brooks Bultemeier, Aaron McCoy and coach Tom Reynolds. By JOHN HENDLER News Editor The Marshall High School boys golf team posted the school’s best showing at the state finals in seven years after placing second at the Div. 2 state tournament June 1415 at Grand Valley State University near Grand Rapids. In 2006, Marshall placed third at the state tournament. The school won the state title in 1996 and placed second at state in 1972, which was Tom Reynolds’ first year as coach. After trailing champion Grand Rapids Christian by seven shots after the first round, Marshall, which started the second round in third place was only able to make up one stroke and finished six shots back of the state champion. Marshall was led by Aaron McCoy (79-80) and Tanor Blowers (83-76) who
each shot a two-round total of 159. Brandon Hawkins and Brooks Bultemeier each shot identical rounds of 80 and 82 to each score 162 and Zack Weaver had scores of 89 and 87 for a no-count total of 176. “We definitely had a chance to win it,” said Reynolds. “It was there for the taking, but we just couldn’t get it done. That was one tough golf course.” Reynolds said that finishing second sometimes can be viewed as disappointing, but pointed out that the team played very well. “I think after you let the results digest a little bit, you realize that we played pretty well,” he said. “We won the district, the regional and finished second in the entire state of Michigan. There’s not much more we could have done. We had a very good season.”
Marshall Soccer Club U12 Boys win Division-A title The Marshall Boys U12 team, made up of 5th and 6th graders, won the Division-A title in the West Michigan Youth Soccer League with a record of 6-1-1. Front row from left: Case Brophy, CJ Clapper, Kabe Sykora, Spencer Rupp, Gabe Taylor, Carter Peek and Tyler Matrin. Back row: Evan Asselin, Andrew Coates, Jeremy Luciani, Jack Luciani, Nick Slaght and Codey Shellenberger. Not pictured: Coach Mark Clapper, assistant coaches Tim Rupp and Dan Luciani.
Marshall Teachers Final week to Association’s Hacks register for AYSO for MACS Golf fall season Scramble is June 28 By CHUCK SELINGER sponsible for volunteering The Marshall Teachers Association will host the 12th Annual Hacks for MACS (Marshall Area Community Services) Golf Scramble on Friday, June 28 at The Medalist Golf Club with a shotgun start at 2:30 p.m. The event is a fourperson scramble and costs $60 per player with incudes 18 holes of golf, cart and dinner. There will also be many raffles prizes. Players of all abilities are welcome. Funds raised will go to MACS.
Sign up as a foursome or single players will be matched up other intrepid golfers at the course. For more information, contact Steve Swaton at 269-781-3449 or e-mail sswaton@marshall.k12. mi.us or Jerry Coleman at 269-964-8832 or email jjccfish@aol.com.
AYSO Commissioner The summer is now upon us. For many soccer players, their first soccer practice is the first day of school. More importantly, your child is not guaranteed a spot unless registered by June 30. That is one week away. A player is registered only after they are registered online at eayso.org and payment has been received. To date, there are 70 players who have registered online but have not submitted payment. You are not registered. Each family is also re-
and must register as well. Teams will be formed the first week of July and uniforms ordered. Do not delay in getting your child registered. Inform your friends and neighbors as time is running out for our season which begins September 7. Please follow the link to register http://www.marshallayso.org/REGISTRATION.php. Address for mailing payment can also be found there. For further questions, email registrar@marshallayso.org.
Marshall grad Schroeder inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Honor Roll 1988 Marshall High School graduate and Siena basketball standout Bruce Schroeder was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame Honor Roll in March at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Said John Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: “The Hall of Fame represents the best of the best in the game of basketball. We congratulate this year’s honorees and welcome them to the Basketball Hall of Fame Honor Roll.”
Schroeder is 20th on the all-time Siena scoring list with 1,290 points. He made two post season tournament appearances, including the school’s victory over Stanford in the 1989 NCAA tournament. Schroeder also excelled off the court, as he was named a National GTE First Team All American as a senior in 1992. Schroeder was also named to the GTE District 1 All American Team after his junior year. He was awarded a postgraduate scholarship. Schroeder received AllMAAC honors his junior
and senior seasons. He was named to the Great Alaska Shootout All Tournament Team in 1990-91. He helped guide Siena’s 1990-91 MAAC regular season co-champions to the NIT his junior year. He led the Saints in their wins over Farleigh Dickinson and South Carolina before a loss to the Marcus Camby-led UMass team. Schroeder’s team won two conference regular season championships and never finished lower than third place. Bruce Schroeder with 2 of the dignitaries at his Naismith Collegiate Hall of Fame Honor Roll induction.
Basketball camps held at Marshall Middle School
photo by John Hendler
photo by John Hendler
photo by John Hendler
Nate Zona, left, defends Gabe Taylor during boys basketball camp on June 12.
Grace Townsend puts up the shot during girls basketball camp on June 19.
Natalie Frever boxes out Molly Adler during a drill at the girls camp on June 19.
Coach Nick Dent explains ball handling technique to participants in his basketball camp June 12. Approximately 90 boys attended his camp and approximately 70 girls attended coach Sal Konkle’s camp.
photo by John Hendler
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