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In The News: MAEDA ends contract early with Southwest Michigan First
The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance ended its contract with Southwest Michigan First seven months early following a Feb. 16 board vote. “We had accomplished our goals and were ready to move forward,” said MAEDA Board Chair Sue Damron. “We have been working closely with Southwest Michigan First on this transition.” The contract agreement, signed Oct. 1, 2014 with Southwest Michigan First, was for support services for economic development and was slated to end Sept. 30, 2016. MAEDA now will now run its own operations with a new CEO to lead the organization.
See story on page 29 SAFE Place Executive Director dismissed
The SAFE Place Board of Directors voted on Feb. 26 to dismiss Executive Director Jennifer Fopma from the agency effective Feb. 29, according to a press release from SAFE Place Board President Scott McDonald. Fopma was placed on paid administrative leave beginning Feb. 12 while the board investigated concerns raised over grant accounting and reporting practices. “There is no doubt of her commitment to the cause or to this organization,” McDonald said. “It’s not like anything is missing; no money is missing, no one had profited from this, but there are reporting requirements with grants on how things are reported to the state and how monies are moved. We are not looking at anything criminal here, but the board wants to move in a different direction.”
See story on page 6 Marshall Academy launches pilot program for Integrated Learning Approach
Marshall Academy has the distinction of being the first public school in the United States to use a specific Integrated Learning Approach model, a program to help students improve social skills and coping mechanisms. The Academy’s board approved a pilot program that will involve 12 students to start but the hope is that the entire school will eventually get involved in some way. “It’s kind of a diverse group of students that will be taking part in this pilot program,” said Marshall Academy Headmaster Brett Swan. “We targeted students in grades 7 through 11. Some of the students have neurological differences like autism and some students just have some behavioral or organizational issues. We think that all students we have targeted for this program are going to benefit in some way.”
See story on page 12 James Fletcher retires from Marshall Eye Care On Feb. 25, Dr. James Fletcher of Marshall Eye Care said goodbye to his practice of 41 years. Looking back at his profession, Fletcher said he is proud of what his practice became. “I can’t figure out where all the years went,” Fletcher said. “I’m just thankful that I’ve been able to help so many people for such a long period of time. That’s gratifying. But when I realized I was seeing fourth-generation patients, I thought maybe it was time to hang it up.”
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Columns Right to privacy is slipping out the ‘back door’ By FRED JACOBS
Editor’s Corner by John Hendler Following Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday success, several articles came out online about the spike in Google searches of those looking to move to Canada. Most of the articles centered around Trump being the cause of the spike, but I’m sure there were also a few thinking about moving to the Great White North upon fears that Hillary Clinton will be the next president of the United States. Can those people, on both sides, please take a chill pill? You’re not going anywhere, despite your “outrage.” And that goes for all the filthy rich Hollywood celebrities who should just stick to pretending to be someone else rather than lecturing to us, rather hypocritically, what we should and should not do, even when they violate their own edicts. The nation will not implode if either Trump or Clinton is elected president. Thankfully, a mostly do-nothing Congress will find a way to keep either of them in check. But for those still intent on moving to Canada, I sought some advice from my good friend Walsh, a former Canadian who couldn’t wait to become an U.S. citizen nearly two decades ago. The first thing he brought up to me were Canada’s immigration laws which he said “they actually enforce.” Three years ago, Jeffrey Niehaus, an American, was a university professor in British Columbia had applied for permanent residency but Canada turned him down. Why? the professor’s 4-year-old son was autistic and Niehaus was told treating his son’s autism would have been too costly for the government’s healthcare system. Walsh’s other thoughts on his former nation: “Get ready. Taxes are high and gasoline costs about twice as much. And healthcare is not the wonderland some Americans claim it to be.” And then there is the the matter of free speech, which sometimes isn’t exactly “free.” “While many here will defend free speech, Canada has hate speech laws that prescribe severe penalties for comments that are not sanctioned by the government,” said Walsh. “And don’t forget Quebec’s Language Police.” Last fall, a mom and pop cupcake shop in Montreal was ordered by the Office Quebecois de la Language Francaise (OQLF) to re-draw their chalkboard signs. Apparently, the fonts were the same size, which violates the OQLF rules that require French text to be larger than English text in signs. “It’s a useless organization, and it’s fear mongering,” said the shop’s owner, who said she knew of the rule but added that it was not clear to her how much bigger the French wording had to be. Language Police and penalties for comments not “sanctioned” by the government? No thanks, Canada. I love to visit, but I’ll take our American PC culture and political craziness any day. Au revoir.
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At first glance, the current showdown between the Apple Corporation and the FBI over the release of information from a dead terrorist’s cell phone might seem to be academic and just another mind-numbing political issue. For anyone who owns a cell phone, though, and even those who don’t, how this case gets decided will affect the rights of every American. The phone in question belonged to one of the shooters in the San Bernardino, Calif., attack three months ago that took the lives of 14 innocent co-workers and injured 22 more. To its credit, the FBI is leaving no stone unturned in its investigation and now wants to crack the shooter’s cell phone for any
information that may have been left. Apple CEO Tim Cook, though, is now sounding the alarm that accessing personal information – even from a terrorist’s cell phone – will provide the license and the proficiency for the FBI, another government agency, or even another terrorist organization to have access to any cell phone user’s personal information. The slope is a slippery one and especially difficult to navigate since we still hurt from the violence perpetrated by terrorist action on American soil against innocent people in San Bernardino. “Information needs to be protected from hackers and criminals who want to access it, steal it and use it without the owner’s knowledge or permission,” Cook wrote, explaining Apple’s refusal to accommodate the
FBI’s request in a letter to its shareholders. Cook went on to clarify that customers expect Apple and other technology companies to do everything in their power to protect customer’s personal information from anyone — even federal officials. To overrule that privacy assurance, even in the case of terrorist activity, would mean Apple and the technology community could not promise privacy to any of us. Apple maintains ratchettight special privacy encryption software that is built into all of its iPhone systems. Not even Apple itself can navigate around it. The FBI and law enforcement authorities insist that Apple has the technology to build the needed software to break the encryption wall, and, in the San Brendan case, access or unlock information that might help them
hunt down additional terrorists or prevent other attacks in the future. Government officials argue that the encryptionbreaking software would be used only in limited cases, but Apple’s concern is that such a design would create a “back door” to its operating system through which anyone, with the code in their hands, could walk. Apple and other technology companies could never guarantee customers privacy of their personal information. Government officials assure that court action would be necessary to access the software but, if Apple develops a decryption system, the company said there is no guarantee government officials could keep the new software out of the hands of hackers and cyber criminals.
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Letters Funnel drunk driving fines into road funding To the Editor: Many municipalities have passed millages and/or bonds to fix roads in Calhoun County. The state of Michigan is placing a hefty gas tax to fix roads. Most of us will not see the results of our gas tax dollars in our area for quite some time, if ever. So we continue to pay our millage and pay a higher gas tax. There are other means of funneling dollars into the road fund of Calhoun County. We have many types of units going up and down our roads: cars, pickups, SUVs, semis, motorcycles, bicycles, etc. We also have various types of people, elderly through teen drivers, different races and gender. We also have a great danger traveling on our roads and many times we don’t realize it until it is to late and the damage has been done. It is commonly known as a “drunk driver.” A drunk driver gets a very minimal charge for
the crime or potential crime they get when one dies from their neglect. These are not isolated cases. A person that has one drunk driving offense after another, loses their driving privileges, continues to drive, then drives drunk and kills a person driving drunk. What do they get? Five years in prison. We have many other offenses where a person gets longer time and fines where no one was injured or killed. Our county commissioners are ultimately responsible for our county roads and road funding. It is my suggestion that they begin getting a law on the books that would funnel drunk driving fines into road funding. When driving drunk, they are using our transportation routes. First offense: $1,000. We, the taxpayer, do not need to pay for an attorney to get them off a drunk driving offense. Second offense: $10,000 and
losing driving privileges. Third, forth, fifth time charges need to continue to rise in fine costs. Putting them in jail costs the taxpayer money and takes income away from the family, which generally puts a greater burden on you and I, the taxpayer. Some may think this penalty is too much, but if it took the intoxicated one off the road and in turn, saved the life of your spouse, child, granddaughter or grandson you would think differently. What kind of a value do you put on your family? I will visit this subject at a meeting this month where many of our county commissioners will be in attendance. Will you address this when you see them? If you don’t know who your representative is, call your local municipality to find out and call them. Doug Damon, Marshall/Fredonia Township
Stop the fleecing of Americans at the pump To the Editor: As I lay in bed in the early morning hours a few weeks back, I heard some reassuring news from an industry analyst for the gas/oil companies on the radio. He informed listeners that the gas companies were sitting on a record amount of surplus winter blend of fuels that must be used up to make room for the summer blends. Consumers in the midwest would see “cheap” fuel prices that wouldn’t be repeated anytime soon. One dollar a gallon was realistic. One week later gas stations went from $1.35 to $1.69. Then a week later $1.79 and as I write this letter gas is at a whopping $1.99 a gallon. Why was this man’s prediction wrong? He forgot the gas/oil companies don’t use the supply versus demand to determine their prices. He predicted the price would sling-shot up when the summer blends were produced. Boy, was
he wrong. So why the price increases? Greed! I would also like to address the manner in which the gas stations increase their fuel prices in unison. They are all notified days in advance, so they can have tanker trucks top off their fuel tanks at the old price, resulting in a 50-cent a gallon profit. Doesn’t sound like much, but by their own admission they work on volume, hundreds of thousands of gallons. Anyone remember what happened with Martha Stewart? She was convicted of insider trading and went to jail. I don’t see the difference between what Stewart did and what the gas companies do on a regular basis as any different. The companies claim the information is available to anyone on gasbuddy.com. Friends who monitor the site say as soon as Gas Buddy announces a price increase, they head to the local gas
station only to see the price has already risen. I’ve been asked, “What’s my problem with gas stations?” Number one, I drive a lot. I found out a long time ago that the money that goes into my gas tank can’t be spent at the local beer garden, pizza parlor, Tastee Freeze or anywhere else. Number two, I’m old enough to remember the gas stations in the “good ole days.” The stations actually tried to outdo each other to see who could be the cheapest price of gas. The gas/oil companies don’t pretend to care about our thoughts. They think they are above reproach. The state of Michigan benefits from each price increase through taxes, so it is not likely they will come to our aid. There are “pockets” of compassion in the industry. Since the TA truck stop arrived in Tekonsha, they have done their best to be “lower”
than the surrounding area. The Admiral gas station in Marshall waits an extended period of time before upping their gas prices. These stations are the exception; most others seem to get “giddy” with price increases. From the latest rounds of price increases, someone is making a ton of money. Will the station owners share their “new found” wealth with their employees? Unlikely. Will some aging refinery be retrofitted or replaced? Doubtful. Maybe Enbridge will replace the 63-year-old pipeline under the Straits of Mackinac? Not until it ruptures (like in Marshall). No other industry can do to the American public what the gas/oil companies do. It’s time to rein these crooks in, and stop the fleecing of Americans at the pump. Doug Vanderford, Homer
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SUPPORT GROUPS Bronson offers a variety of support groups for topics including child caregiving, sexual assault, grief recovery and more. Visit bronsonhealth.com/ classes or call (269) 341-7723 for a complete list of support groups, classes and events each month.
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MHS girls win 20th straight to advance to district final
Behind Emily Delmotte’s, top left, 21 points, the Marshall High School girls varsity basketball team notched its 20th straight win in a 58-38 victory over Comstock March 2 in the District 35 semifinal game. The victory propelled the Redhawks into the final Friday night (7 p.m.) in Marshall versus Harper Creek, which defeated Parchment 61-48 in the other semifinal. Jill Konkle, center, scored 10 points. After falling behind to Comstock 15-14early in the second quarter, Marshall went on a 202 run to close out the first half thanks to a strong defensive effort which included Georgianna Pratley, right, stopping Comstock’s Katie Leaders. In the bottom left photo, Marshall’s Natalie Tucker tries to save the ball from going out of bounds during the first quarter. (Photos by John Hendler)
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Marshall AYSO spring registration Marshall AYSO’s spring soccer registration is currently open. Registration is open to all children who were 4 years old as of July 31, 2015 and up. Marshall AYSO offers trained coaches and referees and every player will receive a full uniform including jersey, shorts and socks.
Full details including fees and how to register can be found on our website at MarshallAYSO.org. As an all-volunteer organization, all parents must register as a volunteer for at least one hour of service over the course of the year. Players and volunteers must register online at eayso.org and send
a copy of the application along with payment to Marshall AYSO, PO Box 675, Marshall, MI 49068. Payment must be in the form of cash or check. Visit MarshallAYSO.org and its Facebook page for additional information.
Sifu Bob Karlik of Meiyo Shisei Dojo has announced the recent promotion of six students. Promoted to First Level Student Practitioner in the Wing Chun Kung Fu program were Eamon Bronson, Conner Feneley, Marissa Johnston and Kameryn Johnston. Promoted to Second Level Student Practitioner in the Wing Chun and Bak Mei Kung Fu school program - Universal Martial Artist Society, LLC were Colin Mengel and Josh Marlow. Meiyo Shisei Dojo is located at 125 1/2 West Michigan Avenue, Marshall. For more information on adult and student classes offered please call Bob at 989-413-7223. Pictured from left are Sifu Bob Karlik with students Eamon Bronson, Conner Feneley, Marissa Johnston and Kameryn Johnston.
MHS boys team advances to state finals Grey Gillett qualifies for state singles finals The Marshall High School boys bowling team advanced to the Div. 2 state finals in Canton March 4 after placing third at the regional tournament Feb. 26. Marshall advanced to the state finals placing two pins ahead of fourth place Byron Center. Senior Grey Gillett qualified for the singles finals on March 5 by placing 6th at the regional. Gillett rolled games of 225, 164, 215, 193, 206 and 211 for a six-game total of 1,214. Sturgis bowler Austin Robison was first with a total of 1,295. Sara Parks had the top Marshall score on the girls side, placing 29th at the regional. The girls team placed 13th at the regional. The Marshall boys regular game scores:
Team Game 1 957 Eric Silvers 204 Brady Perian 184 Austin Hazel/Mick Schaum split score 151 Grey Gillett 201 Brady Brisson 226 Team Game 2 871 Eric Silvers / Austin Hazel split score 141 Brady Perian / Seith Miller split score 145 Mick Schaum 174 Grey Gillett 184 Brady Brisson 227 Team Game 3 1005 Austin Hazel 187 Seith Miller 210 Mick Schaum 243 Grey Gillett 170 Brady Brisson 195 At right: Grey Gillett
MHS swimming and diving place second at conference meet, will send eight to state The Marshall High School Swim Team competed in the SWCMSL Championship meet Feb. 26-27 in Allegan placing second overall. The team outscored third place Plainwell by 11 points. Plainwell had beat Marshall in their only other meeting by over 40 points. The Marshall swimmers and divers obtained 81 lifetime bests on the first day of the meet and added another 34 on the second day of competition. Athletes who qualified for the state swim meet at Eastern Michigan Univer-
Marshall boys varsity drop two straight on road, open district play March 7 vs. Pennfield
sity March 11-12 are Chandler Cruz, Cam Foster, Eron Hill, Alec Kraushaar, Michael Vezmar, Brian Huyge, Luke Stone and Landon Morgan. Qualifying for the regional diving competition are O'Shea Swinton and Will Rayner. The two divers can advance to the state meet by placing in the top 12 at the regional competition next week.
At right: Chandler Cruz
MHS powerlifters compete at state meet March 12
The Marshall High School powerlifting team members, from left, Jack Friend, 1st place 165-pound division; Estevan Sanchez, 4th place 155-pound division; A.J. Jasienski, 1st Place 181-pound division and 2016 Ionia Regional varsity heavyweight Lifter of the Meet; and Justin Halcomb, 1st Place 220-pound division. Halcomb now advances to the MHSPLA state meet March 12.
Following a loss at Harper Creek on Feb. 26 which stopped their 15-game winning streak, the Marshall High School boys varsity basketball team lost at Western 74-72 on March 2 as the Redhawks closed out its I-8 Conference schedule. Jacob Brubaker, top, seen here at Harper Creek, had 24 points, while Marcus Waters, left, finished with 13 points. Drew DeVine contributed 12 as the Redhawks dropped to 15-4 on the season. Following the season finale at Eaton Rapids on March 3, Marshall opens district play March 7 versus Pennfield in Comstock at 7 p.m. Prior to the varsity game at Western, the MHS JV team improved to 18-0 for the season following a 5846 victory. (Photos by John Hendler)
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