August 1, 2015 • Vol. 136 No. 30 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: Four Marshall teachers lauded by U.S. Education Secretary At the start of the July 27 Board of Education meeting, Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Randy Davis informed the board that U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan had referenced Marshall Middle School in two blog postings in recent weeks. Duncan recognized four MMS teachersLesley Hagelgans, Renee Baril, Kristin Biggs and Amanda Morick for creating an intervention-focused data project to close learning gaps. Wrote Duncan: “Their work has brought their whole community together around the shared mission of removing barriers to student learning.” See story on page 14 MCF grants funds to Farmers Market The Marshall Community Foundation has granted $10,000 to the Marshall Area Farmers Market to support marketing and site improvements at the organization's new location in the Marshall city parking lot at 125 W. Green St. Customer attendance has grown weekly since its opening on May 16 which set a record for its highest attendance for a first day. A recent customer count was 1,349 and the income from the purchases goes directly to support local farmers and producers. See story on page 5 The Jacob Kershaw Band to headline Blues at the Bohm Aug. 3 On Aug. 3, The Jacob Kershaw Band will be headlining Blues at the Bohm in Albion from 7-10 p.m.“I look forward to playing,” said lead guitarist and singer Jacob Kershaw. “It's a good atmosphere and everyone there is pretty nice.” Kershaw is a 14-year-old boy from Albion and will be a freshman at Marshall High School in the fall. In his hometown, Kershaw said he has been getting a little fanfare for his music.“Everyone is really nice to me; I've had people tell me to go on a talent show,” says Kershaw.”Walking down the street, I've even heard people yell, 'Hey, it's Jacob Kershaw.' That's funny when that happens.” See story on page 16 MAEDA adopts new bylaws, elects 201516 officers The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance met on July 21 and adopted Bylaws that call for 17 board seats, covering various areas of influence from small business owners to tourism leaders. Board officers for July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 are as follows: Sue Damron – Chairperson; Mike Beck – Vice-Chairperson; Kelli Scott – Treasurer; and Ryan Traver – Secretary. See story on page 10 Albion 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Club The 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Club, an innovative urban 4-H program in Albion, is continuing this summer. In existence since 1998, this program encourages expression through song, dance and drama. Forty-five students in grades four through nine are participating this summer from 1 - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Bohm Theatre. The challenge of this program each year is to create and produce a fully staged youth-led live performance complete with drama, singing and dancing. See story on page 38
he 30th Redhawk Open will take place Aug. 15 at the Marshall Country Club. The golf scramble is the largest fundraiser for Marshall High School athletics and helps provide student-athletes with uniforms, warmups and equipment. Pictured in front are multiple varsity sport athletes, students Drew DeVine and Kaylie Bates. In back are new varsity volleyball coach Bre Johnson and Oaklawn Hospital’s Mike Beck and Eric Dale of Eric Dale Heating & Air Conditioning, the title sponsors for this year’s event. See story on page 2
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