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In The News: MPS Board votes to pursue annexation with Albion By a unanimous vote on Jan. 11, the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution to annex Albion Public Schools. The Albion Board of Education, which approved to explore annexation with Marshall on Dec. 1, must approve ballot language by Feb. 9 and Albion citizens will vote on the matter May 3. The above scenario will only take place if the state of Michigan approves Marshall’s line 22g grant request to help with the expenses of annexation, including paying down Albion’s $3.6 million operational deficit as well as transitional costs including legal fees, election fees, transportation costs and the hiring of new staff.
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Art Kale named Homer Village Manager Former Calhoun County Commission Board Chairman Art Kale was voted unanimously by the Homer Village Council on Jan. 4 to be its new Village Manager. Kale replaces Jerry Stonebraker who retired after eight years in the position. “As a commissioner, I always had a great relationship with the area, both Homer Township and the Village,” Kale said. “I’m excited to get back doing what is my passion, that is public service, and I am committed to bringing that same passion and commitment to the village that I had as their county commissioner.”
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Life of King portrayed Jan. 16; Albion artist featured at exhibit continuing through February Relive a part of history on Jan. 16 at the First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek. Beginning at 6 p.m. Dr. Von Washington will portray Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This free event is part of Art of Soul, an exhibition celebrating African-American art at the Art Center of Battle Creek. Albion’s Jerome Washington is one of the featured artists.
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MHS graduate Adam Gase is new Miami Dolphins head coach Marshall High School 1996 graduate Adam Gase was named the Miami Dolphins’ 12th head coach in franchise history on Jan. 9. Gase, 37 and a graduate of Michigan State University, comes to Miami from the Chicago Bears where he served as offensive coordinator the 2015 season. While Gase was the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator in 2013 and 2014, the Broncos led the NFL in scoring offense (34.0 points per game), total offense (430.1 yards per game) and passing offense (315.8 yards per game). “It’s been an interesting two years in my life to get to this point," said Gase during his first press conference as Dolphins head coach.
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Columns Marshall/Albion schools move toward annexation vote By RICHARDLINDSEY Marshall Public Schools Board of Education President
Editor’s Corner by John Hendler As much as President Obama was trying to define his legacy during his State of the Union address last week, he will leave office leaving America as divided as ever, with a stagnant economy, massive debt and a weak standing internationally as Russia, Iran, China and even North Korea have found that they have very little to fear from the United States. As the Obama presidency fades off into the sunset, this year’s presidential candidates are now on the clock as the Iowa caucuses are two weeks away, followed by the New Hampshire primary eight days later. The story on the Republican side continues to be Donald Trump, who has been at the top or near the top of the polls since first announcing his candidacy last summer. Despite what the political pundits have been predicting about Trump’s eventual downfall, he continues to speak before massive crowds no matter where he goes, despite his lack of substance on the issues. He has kept his message short and sweet from the start: Make America Great Again. If people feel like they have a reason to go out and vote, that is going to get people out to the polls more than phone calls, commercials and flyers in the mail. Trump is offering people looking for answers on why their life didn’t turn out as they had hoped: blame the “stupid politicians,” blame illegal immigrants, blame companies for taking jobs overseas. If people think Trump is going to change their lives, then that is why Trump is doing so well. The same goes for Bernie Sanders, who has been drawing large crowds as well, relatively speaking. Sanders is quite genuine; what you see is what you get. Passion, no polish, no choreographed appearances, unlike Hilary Clinton, whose every move is calculated to the nth degree. Last week, Clinton was asked if she was nervous about Sanders’ rise. She basically said that things were now just getting started and that she was introducing herself to the American people. Introducing herself? For at least the last 25 years, she has been front and center on the American political stage. I think most people know all they need to know about Clinton and that is why her poll numbers have seemed to plateau and drop off slightly and why Sanders is such a hit among voters 45 and under who are seeing through Clinton’s tired and old style of politicking. People are tired of the same old, same old. Trump and Sanders are striking a nerve with the American people, who are fed up with incompetent, selfish and tone deaf politicians. The people are raising their voices to say enough is enough, much like Howard Beale did in the movie Network: “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore.” Until next week, may the good news be yours.
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A special thank you to Samuel at Kmart for his help to the Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) during their shopping for their adopted family this Christmas season. Samuel, you are an asset. Sandi Dobbins, YAC Advisor
You, win the lottery? To the Editor: If you think you are going to win the lottery (big time), I bet that you: voted for Obama and think he is great, believe your Congress member is going to start doing their job, Hilary and Bill will make great presidents and someone else should support you and your illegitimate kids. You will not read this because reading is not your
strong suit. In other words, you are dumber than a rock. The only job for you is one working for the government, where no skill is needed and you cannot get fired. Signed by one that pays for your welfare and has never got a simple thank you from you. Allan Hayward, Eckford Twp.
On Jan. 11, the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education made a historic vote to move forward with annexing the Albion Community Schools district, which could result in the Marshall district nearly doubling in geographic size, adding additional tax base and adding approximately 7,000 additional voters. With that added area would also come the students that are currently attending Albion Community Schools together with the associated per pupil funding from the state. The creation of a new, larger district would provide Marshall Public Schools with the resources to continue to educate students residing in our current district with the same high quality pre-K – 12 education with a full range of specials such as band and art together with a wide variety of extracurricular activities - while allowing us to expand our offerings to children in the larger, new district along with schools of choice students from other districts that wish to attend MPS. At the same time, cooperative efforts with Kellogg Community College and Al-
bion College could allow us to expand our offerings to include middle college and eventually allow the new larger district to provide a complete pre-K – 16 educational offering. All of this would be done without any increase in taxes to current Marshall district taxpayers. The resolutions of the Albion Board and the Marshall Board have been sent to the state level for review and approval. If the state superintendent and the governor give the green light to proceed, Albion’s Board has until Feb. 9 to approve the ballot language for the May election. It is currently anticipated that the Albion Board would vote on Feb. 8 to place annexation language on the May ballot. The 22g grant requesting a little over $6 million was submitted on time by MPS on Dec. 22. It appears that there was at least one other qualified applicant for the funds. A decision on the grant has been promised by the state prior to the date that the Albion Board has to vote on the ballot language. Marshall Superintendent Randy Davis continues to closely review the financial implications of annexation and regular meetings are being held with Treasury, Michigan Department of Education and our elected officials in Lansing, including 62nd District Rep. John Bizon, 63rd District Rep. Dave Maturen and Sen. Mike Nofs. Rep. Maturen at-
tended Marshall’s Jan. 11 Board meeting and after the vote, congratulated Marshall in taking this step forward and pledged his full support in resolving funding and numerous other details at the state level. The Marshall Board has until Feb. 8 to rescind its resolution and, up until that date, every aspect of the financial picture will be continue to be examined. Members of the Marshall Board have publically stated that Marshall will not move forward unless the Albion shortterm debt issues are resolved satisfactorily and that there is absolutely no negative impact on the educational offerings currently being provided to our students. It has also been repeatedly stated that this must be a win-win for both districts. If annexation is successful, former Albion students will have a much wider array of better academic options and Marshall students will continue to be able to access the same great education that has become one of the hallmarks of the Marshall community. If Albion places the annexation issue on the ballot, the Albion voters will vote on May 3 on the annexation issue. If the vote is successful, the annexation will be effective as of July 1. If annexation is successful, in the November 2016 election, Albion and Marshall voters in the new, larger district would vote for open school board seats. Three current
MPS board members are up for election in November. Key issues to remember: 1) Marshall does not by law assume any bonded debt of Albion – their taxpayers pay that off. 2) Marshall taxpayers will not pay any increased taxes as a result of annexation. No construction or new buildings are anticipated to be necessary relative to annexation. 3) Marshall plans to and, so long as sufficient numbers exists will, maintain a local pre-K - 5 elementary school in Albion. No students who currently attend a Marshall elementary as a resident of the Marshall school district will be “forced” to go to an Albion elementary. 4) Annexation is the only way in which state resources can be brought in through the 22g grant to address Albion’s debt and to provide transition resources. 5) If annexation does not take place and dissolution results, Marshall will be assigned a portion of the former Albion district by the Calhoun Intermediate School District and we will have fewer or no options in determining our future. The Marshall Board and administration are committed to continued open and transparent dialogue about these changes. Please continue to regularly check our Facebook page, Marshall Public School Board of Education and the MPS website, www.marshall.k12.mi.us for updated information.
Letters What does Gov. Snyder, administration know? To the Editor: Our governor is being faced with a crisis that was introduced by his own making. Flint, Mich. children are facing grave dangers which is the result of an Emergency Manager appointed by our governor. Our governor and legislature are shielded by laws which do not allow the normal citizen to investigate their actions. Michigan ranks 50th in the nation in transparency and openness because all actions of our govern-
ment are protected from the Freedom of Information Act. It took the Snyder administration months to admit a problem existed and even more time for action to be taken. When the legislature or governor wish to curtail our democratic principles it only takes a short time for them to do so. ie; Emergency Manager, voting rights. An important question facing the people of Michigan is what does the governor know and when did he know
it. He claims he found out on Oct. 1, yet the Michigan government was supplying help in July. It is important that a federal attorney has been assigned to the case because with subpoena powers the secret files of the governor can be breached. I urge all citizens to contact their representatives and demand answers and action. If this happened in Flint, it can happen in our city. Harry Marshall, Marshall
‘Joy to the Jail’ was again a successful event To the Editor: “Joy to the Jail,” an annual Christmas morning event, was once again a complete success. There are many Christmas programs, but due to the uniqueness of being at the Calhoun County Jail, this program takes extensive planning and individual participation to make it happen. “Joy to the Jail” brings Christmas to those who otherwise would be left out of this day when God’s grace was demonstrated in the Gift of His Son. While some might find fault with “extras” being extended to the incarcerated, God’s grace comes to all through Jesus’ birth regardless of their social, economic or legal standing because grace is always given, never earned. On Christmas morning our
group went to each pod. We sang Christmas carols, gave a message about the meaning of Jesus’ birth, distributed gift packets and the members of the local Gideon Camps distributed a New Testament to each resident. This activity began immediately after breakfast and continued until lunchtime. The Calhoun County Jail is a 675-bed facility which houses local residents as well as immigrants from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to share the Christmas message with men and women from approximately 35 different nations. In addition, 30 youth at the juvenile home received gift packets. The gathering of items goes on throughout the preceding year and members of Wakeshma Community
Church, led by Sandy VanArmen, assemble the gift bags a few days before Christmas. Our volunteers, contributors, chaplaincy staff, and the staff of the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department all work together to make this memorable event possible. We were graced by Sheriff Matt Saxton again this year. He arrived at the 5:30 a.m. startup time to join us as we went into the housing units. We would like to thank: the sheriff, the deputies who graciously accommodated us during Joy to the Jail, Haven of Rest Board members James Haadsma and Fred Lutzke, First Assembly South, First Presbyterian BC, First Salem Baptist, The Gathering, Victory Life, BC Bible, Covenant Hope, BC Kiwanis, Bedford Bible, Calvary Baptist of BC,
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MHS grad Gase is new Miami Dolphins head coach Marshall High School 1996 graduate Adam Gase was named the Miami Dolphins’ 12th head coach in franchise history on Jan. 9. Gase, 37 and a graduate of Michigan State University, comes to Miami from the Chicago Bears, where he served as offensive coordinator the 2015 season. The Bears implemented more of a balanced offensive attack that improved the team's rushing totals from No. 27 to No. 11 as the unit averaged 25.6 more rushing yards per game under Gase. Quarterback Jay Cutler's yards per attempt increased by 0.8, the second largest one-year increase in Cutler's career. He also threw seven fewer interceptions than the previous season. In addition, Gase brings a wealth of knowledge and success to Miami as the offensive coordinator for the greatest offense in NFL history. While Gase was the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator in 2013 and 2014, the Broncos led the NFL in scoring offense (34.0 points per game), total offense (430.1 yards per game) and passing offense (315.8 yards per game). While in high school, Gase made quite an impression on then MHS football coach Rich Hulkow and basketball coach Dan Coddens. “As a junior in high school, he prepared flow charts, spreadsheets and broke down all the tendencies of our opponents on his own,” said Hulkow in a New York Times story a few years ago. “He was always in my office looking at film.” Soon after, Coddens, now the MHS athletic director, asked Gase to scout an upcoming opponent. “He turned in an immaculate, exhaustive report with details on the opponent that were incredible,” said Coddens in that New York Times story. “I was shocked that a
New Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said he plans on calling his own plays. “I feel like I’ve been doing it for the last three years,” he said. “ I really enjoy it. I really enjoy that aspect of putting the game plan together with the offensive staff.” (Courtesy Miami Dolphins) teenager could do that.” In 2013, the Broncos set 14 total NFL records for offense in scoring, including total points (606) and touchdowns (76). The explosive offense helped Denver finish the regular season 13-3, winning the AFC West and earning the top seed in the AFC playoffs, where the Broncos won the conference title and played in Super Bowl XLVIII. In addition to setting NFL team records, Gase also helped quarterback Peyton Manning have the most prolific season of any quarterback in NFL history. Manning's 5,477 passing yards and 55 passing touchdowns were both NFL records that still stand today. Manning earned his fifth NFL MVP award and also was honored as the Maxwell Club Player of the Year and AP Offensive Player of the Year.
“I’m very happy for Adam,” said Manning. “Adam had a great impact on me during our three years together here in Denver as my quarterbacks coach and then as offensive coordinator. He’s an extremely hard worker—a grinder. He’s extremely bright on all things football, an excellent communicator and always eager to learn more. He asks a lot of questions and writes everything down. I’ve always been impressed with his work ethic and his eagerness to learn more. He’ll be an excellent head coach without a doubt. He is ready for this for sure.” Gase spent six years on the Broncos staff, serving as wide receivers coach (200910), quarterbacks coach (2011-12) and offensive coordinator (2013-14). During those six years, the Broncos compiled a 58-38 (.604) reg-
ular-season record, won four AFC West titles, three playoff games and an AFC Championship, including a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII. An Ypsilanti native, Gase also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers (2008) and Detroit Lions (2003-07), where he began his NFL career in scouting. He also worked as a recruiting assistant (2001-02) and graduate assistant (2000) at LSU under Head Coach Nick Saban. Some excerpts from Gase’s press conference after being named the Dolphins head coach: “It’s been an interesting two years in my life to get to this point. I would like to thank the Chicago Bear family, the McCaskey family, John Fox, Ryan Pace, all of the players from that organization, (and) how much those guys mean to me. They battled. And to move on to a new
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Marshall boys JV improves to 7-0 after beating Lumen Christi
The Marshall High School boys junior varsity team improved to 7-0 following a 50-40 home victory versus Lumen Christi on Jan. 7. The following night, both the Marshall girls and boys varsity teams were victorious at Lumen Christi. Because of snow, all games on Jan. 12 were rescheduled to later dates. From left, Jeremy Luciani drives to the basket; Wyatt Crow, after coming up with the loose ball, looks to pass to an open teammate; and Logan Austin brings the ball upcourt. (Photos by John Hendler)
Marshall swimmers win big over Harper Creek 111-75
Michael Vezmar, left, placed second in the 100-yard butterfly on Jan. 13 versus Harper Creek with a time of 1:03.85. He was just edged out by teammate Eron Hill who won the race with a time of 1:03.66. Vezmar also finished second to Hill in the 50-yard freestyle. Vezmar, along with teammates Brian Huyge, Landon Morgan and Cam Foster won the 200-yard medley relay. Foster, right, won the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 55.36 seconds. (Photos by John Hendler)
Marshall’s O’Shea Swinton won the diving competition with a score of 174.9. Harper Creek’s Tommy Shaw was second (173.65) and Marshall’s William Rayner was third (173.55) (Photo by John Hendler)
Landon Morgan was victorious in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:10.06. In the Jan. 13 meet versus Harper Creek, Marshall swimmers recorded 24 lifetimebest times. (Photo by John Hendler)
MHS bowling team results Marshall wrestlers fall to Western at Pennfield Quad Jan. 6 vs. Western
Varsity Boys: Western 24 Marshall 6 Regular Games Missed spares made the difference in the first two games with Marshall losing 1007-903 and 956-882 and the series points 1963-1785. Leading the Redhawks were juniors Kyle Wolf with 199, Grey Gillett with 221 and 245 and Brady Brisson with 197 and 202. Baker Games Western had a 280 first Baker game. The Redhawks shot 201. The second game saw Marshall winning 185 to 166, but the series total was in Western’s favor at 446-386. “A few more spares and a couple of strike carries and we would have had the match, said coach Brad Morgan. Varsity Girls: Western 30 Marshall 0 Regular Games Marshall’s loss was closer than the score indicated as the games were within reach each time. Marshall lost
696-627 and 707-666. The series totals were 14031293. Junior co-captain Sara Parks came up with the team highs of 158, 154 and 312. Sophomore Melissa Arnold contributed a 286 series. Baker Games: Marshall lost both Baker games by scores of 132-127 and 148-98. “We areseeing some good improvement, said coach Emily Parks. “Our scores were higher than the match against Coldwater (Jan. 5) and we are gelling more as a team.”
Above: Grey Gillett
Left: Elizabeth Geairn
Jan. 13 at Pennfield Quad Western 47 Marshall 30 152 pounds: Alexander Veydt(Western) over Will Nash (Fall 1:42); 160: Brendan Hankey (Marshall) over Steven Stokely (Fall 1:05); 171: Eric Pape (Western) over John Nash (Fall 0:22); 189: Cade Shushok (Western) over Ted McDonald (MD 12-3); 215: Corey Dexter (Marshall) over Kyle Wilson (Fall 2:25); 285: Owen Miller (Marshall) win by forfeit; 103: Logan Perez (Western) over Noah Bouton (MD 10-2); 112: Felipe Martinez (Marshall) over Hunter Gier (Fall 2:46); 119: Andrew Bourdeoux (Marshall) win by forfeit; 125: Seth Phebus (Western) over Willie Couch (Fall 1:39); 130: Zak Smith (Western) over Erik Doane (Dec 2-0); 135: Luke Raczkowski (Western) over Wink McDonald (Fall 2:15); 140: Spencer Plate (Western) over Jack Welke (Fall 0:24); 145: Brandon McDonald (Western) over Cam Dexter (Fall 0:08)
Marshall wrestler Erik Doane, seen here versus Coldwater on Dec. 16. (Photo by John Hendler)
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