Advisor & Chronicle by Tim Sutton

October 18, 2014 • Vol. 135 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: New Albion city manager excited to be on the job

Little Folks...On

Since becoming Albion’s new city manager last month, Sheryl Mitchell said she couldn’t be happier. “Being here is going to be both great for me as a professional and having an opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge, and I think it’s going to be great for the community,” she said. “People have been absolutely wonderful. They’ve just reached out to me. I never would have expected the warm reception that I am getting from the residents. It’s encouraging.” On Oct. 10, the city held an open house for residents to meet Mitchell and more than 60 people came out to meet the new city manager. See story on page 26

Parade!

Fire Prevention Month “smoke house” experience comes to area schools Marshall Fire Department firefighters will travel to each of the Marshall Public Schools elementary schools and Marshall Academy over the next two weeks to reinforce fire safety lessons with area children during Fire Prevention Month. They have been teaching from the Surrey Fire Safety house on loan from Albion Public Safety Fire Prevention. See story on page 24

Walk A Mile raises $20,000 for victims of domestic violence More than 65 runners and 100 walkers came out to the Lakeview Square Mall on Oct. 11 to support SAFE Place’s Run for Shelter/Walk A Mile event, raising more than $20,000 for the fight against domestic violence. “Every event like this gets people’s attention and sends a message,” said SAFE Place Executive Director Jennifer Fopma. See story on page 30

MAHS student hopes to become Navy diver A year ago as a sophomore at Marshall High School, Aidan Marr was almost to the point of dropping out of school. “I was very behind in my credits at the high school and I wouldn’t have been able to graduate,” he said. “I was lazy and thought there were better things to do than school work. I figured that eventually, I would just drop out of high school and get a job in construction. But after talking to my older brother, I knew that there were better things I could do but I would have to stay in school.” Last spring, Aidan enrolled at Marshall Alternative High School and said it was the best decision of his life. See story on page 30

MAHS student keeps her dream alive Martinaye Garrett is a junior at Marshall Alternative High School who someday wants to not only be a hair stylist but also own a salon as well. Martinaye started at MAHS in September, but already has made an impact being part of the school’s Student Advisory Committee. “She’s been a wonderful addition to our school,” said MAHS Director Bob Vaught. “She’s a leader in the classroom.” See story on page 46

MHS girls golf reaches state tournament for ninth straight season The Marshall High School girls golf team, by virtue of winning the regional tournament in Coldwater on Oct. 9, advanced to the Div. 3 state tournament this weekend at Michigan State University. See sports section

he 2014 Halloween Costume Parade is Saturday, Oct. 25. Beginning at 11 a.m. in front of City Hall, the annual procession of creepy and charming children will wend its way through downtown, stopping here and there for treats from local merchants. The stunning Summer Stone has her costume all picked out while young Brayden Riegle needs a little help from his Uncle Nick, a member of the Marshall Fire Department, sponsor of the upcoming parade.

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Word on the Street What would you do if you won $15,000? Editor’s Corner

The 27th Annual Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Dream Dollar Drawing will take place on Oct. 20 with several cash prizes including the $15,000 grand prize. The ad-visor&chronicle asked six of the 500 ticket holders what they would do with the money if they won the grand prize.

by John Hendler If you are a fan of movies like Outbreak and Contagion and are a hypochondriac like myself, then you probably saw this coming. So here we are, two weeks into the United States’ Ebola crisis and because of the most recent incident involving the second healthcare worker with Ebola flying on a commercial airliner, we know this “movie” won’t have an ending for the next several weeks at best as those who may have been exposed will not know for certain they don’t have Ebola for another three weeks. Real life is sometimes stranger than fiction. If you’ve watched any news on TV, you can’t get away from the Ebola story. Those in the government and at the CDC continue to act as if this is much ado about nothing, that they tell us Ebola is very difficult to catch, and that the chance of an outbreak or epidemic is very low. Hopefully, they are correct, but their credibility continues to take a hit. How many people in this country will be infected by this time next week? The government may be saying all the right things and implementing the right protocols but the thing they can’t control is human error and human nature. When an aircraft crashes, more times than not, it’s because of pilot error, despite the latest in technological advancements. As we learned last week, human error, whether in not following protocols by medical workers or someone at the CDC telling a nurse who had been exposed to the first Ebola patient from Liberia that it was okay to fly even though she had a fever, will play a huge role in whether this Ebola crisis can be stopped. I’m not trying to spread panic. Actually, I’m annoyed by the incompetence displayed thus far. I’m also angry about the lame answer the CDC head gave about why the U.S. can’t ban travelers from West Africa, that it would make it worse and put us more at risk. Keeping possible Ebola patients out of the United States would put us at a greater risk of it spreading it in this country? He also pointed out how a travel ban would hurt those nations’ economies. What about our economy as the stock market has been in a freefall since Ebola hit our nation? And God forbid the day if Ebola should hit Mexico or Central America. Will this country finally close the southern border or will they continue to let whomever wants to come in because it’s the politically correct (and politically advantageous) thing to do? When will the American people’s needs and concerns come first for once? Until next week, may the good news be yours.

Jeff Rhodes, Marshall

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Letters

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Alerting voters about proposed Tekonsha Twp. millage To the Editor: I’m writing to alert Tekonsha Twp. voters about the proposal to increase the millage for the Tekonsha Library. Currently, the millage is 0.96 mil and the Library Board wants to add 1.0 mil (which will be a little over double the current rate) for a period of 10 years. The 1.0 mil increase would raise

an estimated $45,686 the first year. Over 10 years that would be nearly half a million dollars. For what? That’s the question folks are asking. It’s four weeks before the Nov. 4 election and no information has been published (as of this writing on Oct. 7) other than statements from the Library Board meeting published

Dec. 6, 2013 issue of the Tekonsha IDEA. Quote: “The Growth Committee announced its findings and recommends going to the voters for an additional 1.0 mil. Library surveys show interest in additional hours, craft nights, speakers and educational classes. Operational costs have gone up. For example, books have in-

creased in price by an average for $4 each.” Folks are shocked that they are just now learning about the proposal. Be sure to read the back side of the ballot (there’s a sample ballot in the township hall), ask questions and vote. JoAnn Shumway, Tekonsha

Disbelief that Monica Anderson will not be with Chamber To the Editor: I was in disbelief when I read that Southwest Michigan First, in contract with the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance has decided to “not rehire” longtime Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Director Monica Anderson. As a former Chamber of Commerce employee, I wish to acknowledge the wonderful job that Monica did as director of the Chamber. I worked with her for eight years and can attest to the fact that she worked tirelessly every day and gained the admiration and respect of the entire staff and business community in-

cluding statewide Chamber members. She treated everyone with the same courtesy and the entire staff sought to please her, a rarity in today’s marketplace. The staff talked among ourselves as to how lucky we were to have such a fine administrator. She was not flamboyant and showy, nor did she blow her own horn but she always helped us get the work done. She was steady, honest, courteous, hardworking and loyal to the organization. It appears that the new board has gone the way of current politicians who prefer to focus on self-aggran-

dizement and community organizing. The businesses in Marshall have been a growing and thriving community since I moved here in 1971. New businesses arrive and seek out Marshall all the time. It will be interesting to see how the popular events that the Chamber provides including the Christmas parade, chicken barbeque, golf outings and others evolve under the new leadership. Marshall may no longer be the “First” place tourists wish to seek out. Janis M. Crandall, Marshall

Jack Reed is the right man to be the next Mayor of Marshall To the Editor: For the past nine years, I have had the good fortune of getting to know Jack Reed and his family. I had the pleasure of working with Jack on the board of the Marshall Music Boosters. During that time, I was always surprised and delighted with

his patience and willingness to listen to all sides of every story. He treated every situation with concern, empathy and diplomacy, essential qualities of all leaders. His business experience and community minded nature makes him an excellent candidate for mayor.

My family and I give Jack our full support during his campaign and are confident that he is the right man for the job. Cheryl Marengo, Marshall

Letters ... continued Joe Caron wants to be role model on Council To the Editor: To the voters of Marshall: No one has ever said that running for office is easy, which I’ve found out as I have campaigned for the position of Ward 5’s City Council representative. Whether going door to door or putting up another yard sign, I realize that campaigning is only the beginning, however. The real work starts when one is elected, and I am eager to serve on Marshall’s City Council. As the saying goes, “all politics is local,” and it helps if you are invested in and understand the issues that are important to local citizens—and I am. Marshall is my home, and I want to give back to this great community. I believe that I have the tem-

perament, skills and energy to contribute to the work that we need to do to move Marshall forward in competitive and challenging economic times. My workplace experience and volunteer activities have also been valuable sources of connection to local businesses and individuals. I want to bring what I’ve learned about business and civic responsibility to the City Council, where I will help us move forward in positive ways. Perhaps most importantly, I want to be a role model for a new generation of leadership in Marshall. With so many young people moving away or not becoming involved, I see political and civic activism and participation in governance as important duties for local

citizens of all ages and backgrounds. Small town America faces many challenges, and I’m confident that with energy, creativity and fresh perspectives, the mayor and City Council can lead the way to position Marshall for success. Our future depends on it. The Committee to Elect Joe Caron is sponsoring a reception on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Quality Engraving, 221 W. Michigan Ave., and the public is invited. To RSVP or to ask for a Caron for Marshall yard sign, call 269-781-4822. Thank you for your consideration, and please vote on Nov. 4. Joe Caron, Marshall

Dave Maturen is no-nonsense, trustworthy To the Editor: This letter is in support of Dave Maturen, candidate for State Representative, 63rd District House seat. Our entire community owes him a debt of gratitude. A few years ago we were embroiled in an environmental issue which impacted Pavilion, as well as adjacent townships. Dave heard of our dilemma and came forward, without solicitation, to offer his assistance and expertise. He supported our efforts and worked closely with us to find solutions. Dave never wavered, was forthright in his assessments of the issues and was

dedicated to its conclusion. He attended local township board meetings until the problems were resolved. Dave is an honest, dedicated, work and solution-oriented individual and, because we have first-hand knowledge of his character, we wholeheartedly support him to represent us in Lansing and beyond. He is indeed worthy of our vote for it is time we placed our future in the hands of an individual who is a no-nonsense, trustworthy candidate. Phil and Jolene White, Scotts, Mich.

Bill Farmer will make education a priority To the Editor: I urge the citizens in the 63rd House District to vote for Bill Farmer on Nov. 4. We have heard a lot of rhetoric from Governor Snyder over the past several weeks regarding school funding. He continues to claim that he and the Republican Legislature have increased school funding, and is running ads featuring retired school teachers to prove he hasn’t made cuts. You can ask any current school employee if they are better off than four years ago, or if their students are better off than four years

ago, or if their school is better off than four years ago, and they will tell you no. The truth is Gov. Snyder cut school funding, and those cuts have hurt our local schools, our students and our communities. Take a look at this link from MiLive from March 22, 2011 http://s.mlive.com/ilE4TIB. The governor states in this article that making school cuts will be “difficult.” Our public schools cannot afford more cuts, and certainly cannot afford more of Snyder’s double speak. Education should be our

state’s top priority, and Bill Farmer will make education his top priority when he is elected. Bill wants to restore school funding, and will work collaboratively with teachers, school employees and school administrators alike. He knows they are the experts in education and their voices must be heard. Join me in voting for Bill Farmer on Nov. 4. Bill Farmer is the true education candidate. Barb Giallombardo, Battle Creek

Jody Mankerian for re-election for Council To the Editor: My wife and I would like to recommend Jody Mankerian for re-election to Marshall City Council. She is the first candidate, in the 30 years or so that I have lived here, that has taken the time and made the effort to come all the way

David Maturen

is a proven cost cutter To the Editor: County Commission Chairman Dave Maturen has a proven track record of cutting the cost of government. Others may talk about what they would do if they get to Lansing, but Dave has already reduced Kalamazoo County operating costs and reined in legacy costs and debt. Dave Maturen will not kick the can down the road to future taxpayers, but will make the hard choices needed today to keep government sustainable and affordable. Please send a true fiscal conservative to Lansing. Vote Maturen on Nov. 4. David and Jan Becker, Vicksburg, Mich.

down our street (N. Gordon) and talk with us about things that are going on in Marshall. We don’t go to council meetings, and even if we did I doubt that either one of us (my wife or I), would stand up and ask questions or present problems in a

public venue. That doesn’t mean, however, that we don’t have some concerns, and Jody is the first council member to listen. She sure impressed us. Mr. and Mrs. Beau Godde, Marshall

Joe Caron exemplifies honesty To the Editor: Beyond a doubt, Joe Caron is the most qualified person to run for City Council in years. As a student, a volunteer and now as a businessman, Joe has done so much for our community. He exemplifies honesty, fairness and thoughtfulness. Joe will use these qualities

to help create a better balance and connection between the taxpayers and city leaders. We need Joe, and Joe needs your vote. On Nov. 4, please cast your vote for Joe Caron for Marshall City Council. Deborah Knight, Marshall

Mankerian has vision, integrity To the Editor: I’ve known Jody Mankerian for a long time; 16 years to be exact. I met Jody when her son Michael was in the 1st grade. She was always willing to help at school. Being involved in her children’s activities was the start of her helping out in whatever needed to be done. This has allowed me to see her compassion for Marshall. She always seems to have time to do what it takes to help her neighbors and

friends. This carries over into her job as council member. Jody has proven she wants to continue to improve Marshall. Your vote to re-elect Jody Mankerian to City Council is a vote to allow Marshall to have someone who will get things done for the good of Marshall. Jody has vision, integrity and enthusiasm. Lynell Johncock, Marshall

Support the millage proposal in Sheridan Twp. To the Editor: We support efforts to increase funding of local roads. The combination of lower State revenues and rising construction and material costs for road repair and maintenance over the past several years has limited the ability of the county to complete needed repairs. As priorities are often directed at roads with the most daily traffic as well as poor conditions, local township roads receive less attention and continue to deteriorate. In an effort to slow the rate of further decline in the quality of our local roads, and to improve the safety of our residents, we urge residents to support a 1-mill assessment for township landowners for a 5year period. This will generate an additional $45,730 annually to specifically fund local road repairs and improvements within the township. As the funds become available, the township will seek an available matching amount of 30 percent from

Calhoun County to further increase total dollars available for local road projects. Using the technical experience and recommendations of the Calhoun County Road Department, as well as evaluations of current road conditions, the township will seek to prioritize projects based on both need and the most appropriate paving and improvement methods. In this way, we intend to secure the greatest benefit available for our dollars. We know that this effort alone will not improve all of our roads. However, we may be able, over time, to significantly slow the decline of the past several years. Our neighbors in Albion (.9721 mil), Marengo (1 mil) and Clarence (.5 mil) townships have already increased investment in their own local roads with noteworthy results. We fully support a “Yes” vote for the proposal. Sheridan Township Road Committee

Dave Maturen is a proven leader

Kari Schurig is best option for City Council

To the Editor: The only candidate in the race for the 63rd House seat that has actually cut the cost of government is Dave Maturen. I served with Chairman Maturen on the Kalamazoo County Commission and can personally attest to his focus for reducing the short and long term cost of county gov-

To the Editor: I would like to express my support of Kari Schurig for Marshall City Council. She displays excellent leadership and organizational skills in my dental office, both with fellow team mem-

ernment and watching out for the taxpayer’s hard earned dollars. Send an experienced, committed fiscal conservative to Lansing to represent the citizens of Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties. Vote Maturen on Nov. 4. John Gisler, Scotts, Mich.

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bers and patients alike. I know if I need something accomplished, Kari will make it happen. She has great time management abilities, and is able to evaluate and address the most pressing issues in a

very professional manner. I have no doubt that Kari is the best option for City Council, and I am asking that you support her as well. Jacquelyn W Merriman, Coldwater

Joe Caron has proven to be committed to Marshall To the Editor: We are writing in support of Joe Caron, who is running for Marshall City Council in Ward 5. In our experience, it’s a rare combination to have in one candidate a maturity beyond years, the disposition to participate and to contribute and the skill sets that can make a difference. Joe has roots in this community, and has chosen to make it his home. At a time when many of the younger generation have chosen to move elsewhere, he wants to serve on the City Council. Over the years, he has proven his commitment to Marshall through his volunteer activi-

ties, and he carries a position of responsibility at Schuler’s – one of the anchors to our community. It will be refreshing to have a new, positive perspective added to the voices of our representatives on the City Council, and we know that Joe will contribute mightily to solutions as we wrestle with the issues facing small towns like Marshall throughout the Midwest. Please join us in giving him your vote on Nov. 4. Marshall will be the better for it. Eldon and Carrie Vincent, Marshall

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Marshall gets second win of season Redhawks win at Northwest, 27-15

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The Marshall High School varsity football team won its second game of the season Oct. 11 with a 27-15 victory at Northwest. Chris Upright led Marshall with 127 yards rushing on 24 attempts, scoring two touchdowns. Above, Upright (33) scores his second touchdown in the third quarter. Tyler Horn also had two scores, gaining 87 yards on 17 carries. Upright and Horn each had 10 tackles on defense. Brandon Turner recorded two and a half sacks and Travis Mumaw had two sacks and a fumble recovery. Marshall played at Harper Creek Friday night (Oct. 17) and will close out its season at home versus Portland on Oct. 24.

29th Annual Marshall Lanes Senior Tournament is Nov. 2 The 29th Annual Marshall Lanes Senior Tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. The event is open to all currently certified USBC bowlers who will have attained the age of 50 by April 1, 2015. “We invite bowlers from the area to join us at Marshall Lanes for a fun and competitive event,” said tournament director Sue Hutchings. “The 50-plus age group loves to compete and we love to host this event.” The tournament cost is $28 per bowler and includes four games of bowling. The first three games will be used for the doubles event. All four games are used for singles. Prize money will be distributed to winners in the overall age classifications, doubles and overall singles. The event is handicapped at 90 percent of 220. The entry deadline is Saturday, Nov. 1. Bowlers should register in teams of two. If a partner is needed, please let Sue Hutchings know. Entries are available at Marshall Lanes. Bowlers may reserve their spot by calling 269-781-3125.

JV football beats NW, 14-12 Marshall High School graduate inducted into Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame

photo by John Hendler

Marshall JV football player Corey Dexter pressures the Northwest quarterback Oct. 9 during Marshall’s 14-12 home victory. The JV close out the season at Portland Oct. 23.

Marshall High School graduate Jason Beglin, left, receives his Albion Athletic Hall of Fame award from President Mauri Ditzler. Beglin was inducted into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 3. With Beglin on the defensive line in 1996, Albion was able to limit opponents to less than 95 rushing yards per game and the Britons held five of their 10 opponents to nine points or less. Beglin finished the season with 47 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss, 10 of which were sacks.Now based in Rochester, Beglin has forged a career in the pharmaceutical industry where he currently serves as a clinical sales specialist for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals. Jason and his wife, Cammy, are the parents of Jack and Katherine.

Soccer advances to district semi final

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Following a breakaway, Marshall’s Phil Delapas, left, passed to teammate Garrett Surls, who scored Marshall’s second goal of the game versus Northwest Oct. 14 in the opening round of the district tournament. Marshall won 2-1 and advanced to Thursday’s (Oct. 16) semi final versus Charlotte. The Marshall High School boys varsity soccer team, looking to wins its second district title in three years, started off on the right foot Oct. 14, defeating Northwest 2-1 in the district tournament’s opening round. “The game went better than I expected and it is a good feeling when you have a contingency plan and don't need it,” said coach Tony Tartaglia. “Our original plan consisted of running two different formations. As the game progressed, we continued with our first formation and only needed to change personnel. I really enjoyed watching the combination play and also seeing all the boys play with the desire to win.The boys feel they are more confident going into the next match and I truly believe they will show

us even more against Charlotte.” Marshall went ahead 1-0 on a goal by Phil Delapas with just over eight minutes to play in the first half. Five minutes into the second half, Delapas had a breakaway, forced to keeper to commit and passed to teammate Garrett Surls, who slammed it home to make it 2-0. Five minutes later, Northwest pulled to within one, but the Redhawk defense was up to the task, holding back a late Northwest charge to secure the victory. “The team has a great fighting spirit,” said assistant coach Glenn Cashman. “They do not quit. It does not matter who they are playing. The way they played this game is the way they go about their business. Coach Tartaglia has instilled

this in them. He has turned around the program and made the Marshall boys soccer program into an annual contender for districts. The team will be ready for Charlotte and they will have the same fighting spirit that coach has brought to this program.

Phil Delapas scored Marshall’s first goal on a leftfooted shot in the game’s 32nd minute.

Marshall High School junior varsity volleyball

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Marshall High School junior volleyball players in action Oct. 11 at the Western Invitational. From left: Elisa Saari, Jackie Mason and Rachel Rocco.

Marshall girls golf win regional, return to state Ninth straight season Marshall has advanced to state tourney The Marshall High School girls golf team advanced to the Div. 3 state tournament (Forest Akers East at MSU Oct. 17-18) for a ninth straight season (eight years) after winning the regional tournament in Coldwater on Oct. 9. Marshall’s score of 370 was five shots better than runnerup Northwest. Leading the way for Marshall was Sammi Price, who carded the tournament’s second-best score, shooting 88. Annie Cape and Shannon Hicks each shot 90, which tied for third and Alena Buczynski shot 102. Coach Dick Hamilton attributed his teams’ success over the years to its willingness to take on schools of any class or division.

“We play the bigger schools all year and when we get to the regional, playing against schools our size makes a difference,” he said. “Also, the lessons we take make a difference.” Hamilton announced that Price was the team’s MVP. “We have used Sammi’s score every event the past three seasons,” said Hamilton. “That’s close to 50 tournaments.” The coach said that Hicks was the team’s most improved player.

Shannon Hicks holds the regional championship trophy after Marshall won the Div. 3 event in Coldwater on Oct.9. From left: Sammi Price, Annie Cape, Hicks, Kirsten Miller, Alena Buczynski and coach Dick Hamilton.

Marshall volleyball beats NW on ‘Dig Pink’ night

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The Marshall High School varsity volleyball team during “Dig Pink” ceremonies prior to the start of the match versus Northwest on Oct. 15. The event is held each year as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this year’s goal was to raise over $1,000. Close to $2,500 of merchandise was donated from local businesses. “I can’t thank the Marshall community enough for their generosity to our worthy cause,” said coach John Miller. Marshall defeated Northwest in straight sets to improve its season record to 29-8-2 and 6-0 in conference play.

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