May 3, 2014 • Vol. 135 No. 18 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: MPS Board extends superintendent’s contract through 2018 At its business session on April 28, the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education, by unanimous vote, extended the contract of Superintendent Dr. Randy Davis through 2018. As expected, the Board also decided that Davis would not receive an increase in salary. “Historically, I’ve been of the position that I would not accept a salary increase on compensation unless it was negotiated within the organization,” said Davis. “So, whatever we negotiate for the teachers, the support staff, etc., we try to be consistent with that as it applies to the administrative team, including the central office, myself and (Director of Business Operations) Scott (Blankinship).” See story on page 12.
Calhoun County Trailway breaks ground at Historic Bridge Park In a very light rain on April 25 a large of group of visitors gathered in Battle Creek under a tent to officially break ground for the Calhoun County Trailway, a hiking/biking/running park system will connect county parks from South Haven to Port Huron. “This is the culmination of a lot of work,” said Art Kale, chair of the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, who served as the event’s emcee. “There was a lot of passionate interaction between groups to make this thing work, and everyone came together for the benefit of our citizens.” See story on page 34
Lori Phillips feels rewarded by giving back to her community When Lori Phillips, 50, isn’t dispatching ambulances during a full-time job at LifeCare Ambulance Service, she manages to squeeze in part-time work as a regional planner for the Fifth District Emergency Management, volunteering as the deputy director for Calhoun County Emergency Management/ Homeland Security and as the program director for the Calhoun County CERT. “I certainly don’t have any plans to retire right now,” Phillips said. “Work, whether you get paid or not, gives you a reason to get up in the morning. I can’t imagine not having that purpose. I like impacting other people’s lives and serving my community. I love motivating other people to do their jobs and giving back. It’s very important to me.” See story on page 26
Annie’s Big Nature Lesson takes place at Wilder Creek Conservation Club The “Annie’s BIG Nature Lesson” experience was provided to Gordon School third grades again this year at Wilder Creek Conservation Club. Teachers Tim Rupp and Kevin Brownell Teachers and expert naturalists planned and coordinated the daily schedule at WCCC to include math, science, social studies, reading, writing and all of the schools “special” classes at Wilder Creek Conservation Club last week. See story on page 32
Marshall Tire Totem is installed The Marshall Tire Totem has been installed in front of Marshall Tire near 15 Mile Rd. on W. Michigan Ave.This will be one of many such totems installed throughout Calhoun County to show how art can be created from what might otherwise be put into landfills. Coordinated by the Art Center of Battle Creek’s outreach program and directed by Marshall resident Sabine LeDieu, students have been gathering in Marshall Middle School art teacher Erica Isham’s classroom after school during the late winter to design and paint the tires. See story on page 48
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sure sign of spring is the annual Oaklawn Hospitality Classic, which will take place on the streets of Marshall on Saturday, May 17 as participants take part in the 10k, 5k Mile Fun Run and May Walk. Lisa Middleton, right, of Oaklawn Hospital's HealthYou program joins, from left, Matt Lubis, Monica Lubis and their mother Jodi Lubis, all of whom will join this year's races. Jodi’s husband John is program manager for Eaton Corporation, the event's top corporate sponsor and the Lubises are the event's honorary chairs. See story on page 37
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Private Magic Show Enjoy a magic show in your home or at a private party! John Sherwood will perform a 35 minute magic act for the winner’s private event, at a time & place agreed-upon by the winner and the performer. Mr. Sherwood will determine the nature of the program, based on the venue, audience and age range. Potential audience size limited to 150 people, and the winner will be responsible for venue supervision and travel expenses. This offer does not extend to public or multi-performer events. Must be used by May 31, 2015 Total Value $200 Donor: John Sherwood Two Season Passes each for The Franke Center 14th Concert Season & Marshall Civic Players 66th Season Enjoy two season passes from The Franke Center good for all concerts held during their 14th season and two membership passes for the Marshall Civic Players 66th season. Season begins in September and ends in May Total Value: $510 Donors: MCCT, Inc. The Marshall Civic Players Wine Tasting at Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub Enjoy your own private wine tasting at historic Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub. You and nine of your closest friends will have the opportunity to gather for an exquisite tasting of fine Spanish wines, thoughtfully paired with our Chef’s appetizers. Event must be scheduled in advance with our banquet department on a mutually agreed upon date. Total Value: $575 Donors:
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Word on the Street What do you think of the Don Sterling scandal? Editor’s Corner by John Hendler Prior to last week, I knew very little about Los Angeles Clippers owner Don Sterling, except that he was a very rich guy and a very shady owner who, until recently, spent as little money as possible for maximum profits as the Clippers were the perennial laughingstock of the league since he purchased the NBA franchise in 1981. The released recording of what is believed to have been a private conversation between Sterling and his much younger friend, mistress or whatever she is, shed a rather huge spotlight on what some have believed for years - that Sterling held racist views concerning African-Americans. (By the way, I have concerns how people can unknowingly have their private conversations released to the public and I fear that we will see more people be outed in similar fashion the future, but that’s another story for another time.) Faced with his biggest test as NBA commissioner, Adam Silver issued the equivalent of a full court press against Sterling: a lifetime ban from the league, a $2.5 million fine and the intention to take the team from Sterling. That may be easier said than done, as many feel that Sterling, who also has a reputation of relishing being dragged into court, will fight this to the death. I’m not a legal expert, so I have no idea if Silver and the league, in trying to strip the team from Sterling, has the law on their side. Still, I was impressed with Silver’s leadership. He didn’t hedge his bets, he didn’t mince words. He saw intolerable behavior and didn’t tolerate it or try to take a cautious approach in trying to not look hasty. He was firm and decisive. There was no grey area. This was clearly a case of black and white, right versus wrong. If Silver had imposed a less severe penalty, what kind of signal would that have sent to the league, its players and the nation? Sterling had damaged the NBA brand and if Silver had not acted so decisively, there was a real chance that the NBA would be forever tarnished (best case scenario) or (worst case scenario) collapsed completely. When it came time to confront the bully, Silver stood tall and didn’t blink. For Sterling, in the end, he reaped what he sowed all these years and he just needs to realize the jig is up and go away. Until next week, may the good news be yours.
Last week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers Owner Don Sterling from the league for life, fined him $2.5 million and indicated that the league was going to take the team from Sterling after audio surfaced of Sterling making racist comments during an alleged private conversation.
Mark Jackson, Jackson
Eric Vreede, Kalamazoo
"He’s an out of touch old fart who shouldn’t be owning a team, but it’s a pretty harsh penalty for the guy. What happened to freedom of speech?
"I was surprised by the comments he made. It was kind of shocking to hear that kind of racism now-a-days.”
Kalynne Allard, Ceresco "I think it was wrong to make racist remarks like that, especially in his profession. Sports is such a diverse world. It’s not right what he said.”
Maleah Goss, Marshall "I don’t agree with what Don Sterling said. Racist comments like that shouldn’t be tolerated in today’s society.”
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Warning to all pit bull owners in Marshall To the Editor: On Thursday, April 24, Marshall police shot my grandson’s beloved Blue Fawn Pitt “Remy” injuring him so badly he had to be euthanized. To my knowledge, animal cruelty is a felony in all 50 states. I am begging you to keep your babies “Pitts” safe from all poten-
tial danger. Remy was the sweetest, most loving dog I’ve ever seen. And so gentle he would sit and let a little 5-year-old girl paint his toenails. His intelligence was beyond compare. Thank you to all the girls and Dr. Vincent at Log Cabin Vets for your compassion for Remy’s end of life care.
Our family is in shock and disbelief that the Marshall Police Department showed such cowardly behavior. We are quite certain they wouldn’t have shot if it had been a poodle. Also, we are wondering why the two officers fired five rounds at one dog at close range inside the city limits aren’t being charged
with reckless discharge of a firearm which is also a crime. Remy was part of our family. RIP sweet boy Remy. All dogs go to heaven. Lena Klein, Marshall
Editor’s note: See related police beat item in this week’s issue.
Bronson celebrates National Nurse Week, May 6-12 To the Editor: May 6 – 12 is National Nurses Week, a time to thank nurses for the care they provide every day. This year’s theme is “Nurses Leading the Way” and it is very aptly titled. Throughout the Bronson Healthcare system, nurses are embracing new technologies, resolving emerging issues, and flexing with ever-changing roles. Nurses are charting electronically to develop one easily accessible electronic health record for each patient and are using devices such as barcode scanning to prevent medication errors. Many nurses are continuing their education to research best practices and are championing new standards of care for all nurses to follow. Whether they work in one of our medical practices, our hospitals, our care centers, outpatient facilities or in your home, Bronson nurses always go the extra mile to surround each patient and family with an exceptional care experience. They listen closely, work collab-
oratively, and are leading the way to exceptional healthcare quality at Bronson, in our state, and our nation. We appreciate their focus on patients and families and appreciate their compassion and expertise. Nurses at Bronson Methodist Hospital recently achieved, for a second four-year period, Magnet recognition – the highest honor an organization can achieve for professional nursing practice. To date, only seven percent of U.S. hospitals have earned this distinction. Nurses at Bronson Battle Creek, Bronson LakeView Hospital, and Bronson Methodist Hospital are working together to improve quality and safety and we are very proud of their accomplishments! They have already reduced the number of patient falls, cut the risk of infections, and helped lower the number of patients readmitted to the hospital. Nurses are educators, problemsolvers, caregivers and friends. Healthcare delivery systems and processes
may be changing, but one role that will always be constant is the commitment, advocacy and leadership nurses display at the bedside for patients and families. Please help us thank nurses at Bronson and throughout our community during National Nurses Week. As Bronson’s chief nursing officers, we’re so proud of our nursing teams and the care they provide. Help us recognize them by sharing your experience at bronsonhealth.com/daisy. Denise Neely, Chief Nursing Officer, Bronson Healthcare/Bronson Methodist Hospital Susan Watson, Chief Nursing Officer, Bronson Battle Creek Kirk Richardson, Chief Nursing Officer, Bronson Lakeview Hospital
Correction: The date for the 50th wedding anniversary dinner dance for Ray and Jane Kilbourn should have read May 24.
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Feasel’s hat trick leads Marshall to win at Sturgis Redhawks score five goals in seven-minute span in 6-0 win
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Marshall High School senior Lauren Feasel scores her third goal in a seven-minute span early in the first half at Sturgis April 30 as the MHS girls varsity soccer team won 6-0 to improve its record to 7-1-1. Marshall scored five goals in that seven-minute span as Sydney Reichenbaugh and Carlee Long also scored. Sara Townsend added a goal in the final minute. Assists were recorded by Tristan Tobias, Monica Lubis, Chelsea Tobias and Long (2). Marshall hosted Williamston Friday and will play at Loy Norrix May 5 and host Lakeview May 7. The MHS JV team won at Sturgis, 4-0.
Marshall’s Nina Hendler sidesteps Harper Creek’s Amanda Hainline at midfield during the second half April 28.
Sara Townsend scores on a left-footed shot versus Harper Creek April 28 as host Marshall won 8-0. Townsend scored two goals as did Chelsea Tobias. Also scoring for Marshall were Trsitan Tobias, Sydney Reichenbaugh, Anyah Preston and Taryn Long. Recording assists were Chelsea Tobias, Reichenbaugh, Long, Shannon Hicks and Lauren Feasel. Marshall JV also beat Harper Creek 8-0.
Taryn Long scored a second half goal (assist Sydney Reichenbaugh) at Vicksburg April 25 as Marshall and Vicksburg played to a 2-2 tie. Marshall jumped out to a 10 lead early on a Shannon Hicks goal assisted by Anyah Preston but Vicksburg salvaged the tie by converting a penaty kick with 43 seconds remainjng in the game.
MHS track and field teams beat BCC, Norrix Both the boys and girls track and field teams from Marshall High School beat Battle Creek Central and Loy Norrix at meet April 29. On the girls side, Freshman Zoey Zacharski won the 400 and 800 meters and ran on the winning 1600meter relay team with Cassandra Barlow, Hannah Delmotte, and Kaitlyn Turner. Freshman Kaitlyn Turner won the 100 and 300 Hurdles, both in personal records. Taylor Jungel won the high jump and pole vault.Cortazia Wilson won the long jump and placed in the 100 meters. Freshman Hannah Delmotte won the 1600 meter run, and Monica Lubis won the 3200 meter run. Andrea
Meeks won the discus and placed in the shot put. Morgan Armstrong, Shatara Washington, Tamira Patterson,Hannah Koch, Audrey Lewis, Emily Winkler, Maddie Rayner, Madisyn Burkwalt, Tiffany Gross, Asha Ritchie and Alivia Shumaker all scored in multiple events. On the boys side, Montez Brewer won the 100 meters, Parker Cruz won the 800 meters and Kurt Swaton the 3,200 meters. Tyler Horn won the 110-meter hurdles, while Bryce Blanchard won the 300-meter hurdles. Jack Herman won the shot put,while Forest Jackson won the high jump and long jump.
photos by John Hendler
Aundrea Meeks
Tyler Horn
MHS golfers win Marshall Invitational
Cassandra Barlow
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Jontaj Wallace, left, and Kurt Swaton
The Marshall High School boys golf team won the 16-team Marshall Invitational on April 25 as Marshall had the second, third and fourth-best scores of the day. Aaron McCoy shot a 71 for the Redhawks, while Brandon Hawkins, above left, shot 74, and Tanor Blowers, above right, chipping in at the 10th hole for birdie, shot 75. Jared Gardner shot 88.
Marshall bats hot but team drops 3 of 4
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Marshall pitcher Mitch Konkle delivers to Olivet batter Tyler Andrews April 28. Olivet swept Marshall in the doubleheader by scores of 10-9 and 10-7. Alex Walton had a big first game going 3-3 with a two-run homer and 4 RBI. In game two, Will Patterson, above, went 2-3 with 2 RBI. On April 29 at Gull Lake, Marshall split a doubleheader, winning the first game, 9-3 and dropping game two, 10-2. Drew DeVine pitched all seven innings for the win in game one while striking out nine. MArshall is 9-6 and next plays at home on Monday, May 5 versus Pennfield.
MHS softball goes 0 for 4 during week
Marshall tennis wins at Loy Norrix, loses at Vicksburg At Loy Norrix April 28 Marshall 7 Loy Norrix 1 Singles: 1. Katie Cox def Grace Corcoran (Mar) 6-3, 8-6 2. Jaime Dimoff (Mar) def Rachel Wheat 6-4, 6-4 3. Mary Townsend (Mar) def Lian Wardrop 4-6, 76 (6), 10-4 4. Brooklyn Tobias (Mar) def Veronica Verity 6-0, 6-0 Doubles 1. Chandler Veich & Olivia Olmstead (Mar) def E. Warlike & T. Berquist 6-0, 6-0 2. Sydney Bies & Chelsey Bennett (Mar) def K. Walsh & M. Olech 6-1, 6-2 3. Erica Chamberlain & Taylor Karns (Mar) def E. Cox & R. Hammel 6-1, 62 4. Alex Campau & Polina Shebolaeva (Mar) def M. Muhammad & L. Drzick 6-0, 6-2 At Vicksburg April 25 1. Alabina Zagnjor (V) def Grace Corcoran 6-3, 6-3 2. Alex Oswalt (V) def Jaime Dimoff 6-1, 6-4 3. Mary Townsend (M) def Marie Lundemann 6-2, 6-0 4. Brooklyn Tobias (M) def Megan Wolf 6-0, 6-0
photos by John Hendler
The Marshall High School varsity softball team lost a pair of doubleheaders last week to Olivet on April 28 by scores of 14-0 and 5-0 and to Gull Lake, 11-0 and 14-2. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record now stands at 2-10. Against Olivet in game two, EJ Marshall led Marshall with two doubles and two singles and an RBI, while Lindsay Gardener had three singles. Above left: Madison Couch, who had an RBI versus Gull Lake. Above right: Olivet pitcher Renae Morton, who no-hit Marshall in game one.
1d. Chandler Veich & Olivia Olmstead (m) def M. Frost & K. Hall 6-0, 6-2 2d. J. Cantu & C. Kaufman (v) def Sydney Bies & Chelsey Bies 6-2, 6-1 3d. C. Mitch & K. Reed (v) def Erica Chamberlain & Taylor Karns 6-2, 6-4 4d. C. Blough & K. Wilson (v) def Polina Shebolaeva & Bailey Harris 6-1, 6-0
Brooklyn Tobias won both her singles matches versus Vicksburg (April 25) and Loy Norrix (April 28).
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