August 2, 2014 • Vol. 135 No. 31 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News: Patrons jam Marshall’s brewery for Dark Horse Nation premiere On July 29, approximately 1,000 packed the Dark Horse to view the premiere of Dark Horse Nation, a History Channel reality TV series about brewery owner Aaron Morse and co-workers and friends Ryan Anderson (Chappy), John Churchill (Cabe) and Bryan Wiggs (Wiggs). Filming began last October and spanned eight months. On Tuesday, patrons were treated to a real Hollywood-like experience, complete with having their photo taken on the red carpet. “It’s awesome,” said Wiggs, out on the carpet before the premiere. “This is neat. The support of the people in Marshall and having people come from all over the place has been great. This is a special time.” See story on page 42
Lest We Forget...The women of World War II In another of his columns, VFW Post 4073 member Merlin Shaver writes about the important role women played and the impact they had in the nation’s factories and Army and Nurse Corps during World War II. See story on page 24
MPS Board hires new personnel for upcoming school year The Marshall Public Schools Board of Education, at its July 28 meeting, approved the hiring of several new personnel, including Sandy Kingston as the new Gordon Elementary School principal. Others hired are Nicole DeYoung, math/Spanish teacher at Marshall High School; Dr. Jeffrey Greene, program analyst at Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy; Bethany Lockwood, grade 5 teacher at Hughes Elementary School; Traci Martinson, grade 5 teacher at Gordon Elementary School; Gabrielle Strzalkowski, English/psychology teacher at Marshall High School; and Taylor Sundell, health/physical education teacher at Marshall High School. Also at the meeting, the board passed several actions. See story on page 4
4-H stars continue to shine in Albion After a one-year hiatus, the 4-H Creative and Expressive Arts Program has returned to Albion. In existence since 1998, this program encouraging song, dance and drama has five lead teachers as well as several youth volunteers serving as leader assistants. The challenge each year is to create and produce a fully staged production complete with original drama, singing and dancing, with a cast of approximately 40 to 50 fifth through ninth grade performers. This year's performance is Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. in The Albion Community School. The club meets from 2 - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday in Tenant Hall located in the Albion United Methodist Church. See story on page 30
Tom Bennett's Lift for the Cure returns Aug. 9 Local Strongman Tom Bennett is reprising his Lift for the Cure during the Aug. 9 Jam for the Cure. Bennett holds many national bench-press and power-lifting titles and is an avid supporter of Relay for Life Calhoun County East. Over his many years of lifting, he has raised more than $16,000 for the American Cancer Society. In past events, Bennett has lifted motorcycles and cars as well as performing a Strong-man warm up routine for the audience.“It is truly amazing to watch Tom get ready for these lifts,” said Relay advocate Kathy Miller. “I get nervous and hold my breath hoping that it will help Tom. I just can't believe his strength!” See story on page 22
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Word on the Street What does Dark Horse Nation mean to Marshall? Editor’s Corner
On July 29, the History Channel series about Marshall’s Dark Horse Brewing Co. titled “Dark Horse Nation” premiered to rave reviews from the patrons who watched the premiere at the Dark Horse. These six people were asked what “Dark Horse Nation” means to Marshall.
by John Hendler A great time was had by all last Tuesday at the Dark Horse for the premiere of Dark Horse Nation. It was great to be part of that communal experience watching the show with hundreds of people. Best of luck, Dark Horse, on a long and successful run. Well, it’s August and that means that the start of school is just one month away, but fall sports practices are slated to begin the week of Aug. 11. Speaking of fall, have you enjoyed the fall-like temperatures we’ve had this summer? We haven’t even had a chance to be sick of the heat and the start of meteorological autumn is less than a month away, so time is running out for a true heatwave. Sure, a high of 77 is fine, but perhaps Mother Nature could throw us a 90-degree day or two just for giggles? And what’s with the back to school sales that were starting in early July? Isn’t waiting until August good enough? Then again, my fiend’s kids go back to school in less than 10 days. At least they live in the south where they’ve gotten some summer weather to wear them out. And my kids’ sleeping habits, like yours I’m sure, are totally out of whack. In that regard, I would welcome the school year to get them back on track sleep-wise. My kids’ sleeping habits are more in line with those living three or four time zones to the west, and I’ve heard the same thing from other parents on how the kids seem to stay up and wake up later and later. That’s a sure sign that they’re ready to go back to school, I recently told a friend. On some level, I reasoned, the kids’ crazy sleep habits are a sign that they’re eager to actually return to school, that deep down they are looking to relieve the boredom in their lives and see their friends. Maybe that’s not the real reason, but deep down, kids, teachers and parents alike are excited about the possibilities a new school year brings. Teachers, I am sure, are eager to impart their wisdom and knowledge on those malleable young minds after honing their teaching skills over the summer. Malleable, as in adaptable, rather than the other definition, which is being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers. I suppose that’s where the phrase “hammering one’s point across” comes from. Here’s to a warmer week ahead and until next week, may the good news be yours.
Jack Reed, Marshall
Kevin Petroff, Marshall
Kim Chapple Mooney, Marshall
“This is history in the making and I don’t even know that we know what it means yet.”
"I think it’s a great chapter in the long history of this town. There is so much here and it is going to be fantastic for Marshall.”
"I think this is an incredible opportunity for Marshall. We are an historic town and it brings more light onto the town as a whole.”
Mike Sullivan, Marshall
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Theresa Chaney-Huggett, Marshall
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Justin Amash needs your support Aug. 5 To the Editor: One of the more disturbing aspects of this primary season is watching the establishment of the Republican Party force on this district the candidacy of Brian Ellis. Ellis is a man supported by a few large corporations who were quite disturbed that Justin Amash would not support their version of crony capitalism. We already have both parties engaged in this activity and as a result an economic system
geared to appease Wall Street more than Main Street and the middle class. Throw in the $200 million dollars our government spends every hour, every day, seven days a week, money they don’t have, and we can clearly see how the odds are stacked against us. Justin Amash is one of the few voices of sanity in our Congress who is fighting back, and our district should be proud to have him represent us. He never misses a vote.
He posts online the reason for his vote based on our Constitution. He does his job. And because of this, Brian Ellis and his fat watermelon headed Republican backers think he should be voted out of office. Finally, if you are under 40 no matter your party affiliation, you should realize Justin (who is only 34) is one of the few members in Congress who understands that the current policies of the ruling class made
up mostly of fat watermelon headed Baby Boomers are to bankrupt your future. There are 77 million of them, many who have made their wealth, and they want you to take care of them whatever the economic cost. Fight back. Vote Amash on Aug. 5. Paul Ranville, Marshall,
Voters of Marengo, it’s your township To t h e E d it or : This is a letter of support for a new millage request on the Aug. 5 ballot to maintain and repair our Marengo Township roads. This is a request for only Marengo Township residents qualified as electors in this election. Because only registered voters in Marengo Township may vote on this new road millage request, this keeps the proposed new money under the supervision of the local township. We can designate which areas need attention, and this money would be for our local benefit. This proposed voted money can not be used by the county, but by us only. Marengo – It’s Your
Township. The millage question asks for 1 mill for a period of five years, inclusive, which is $1 for every $1000 taxable value. The township receives no direct road money from the state, only general revenue, which has to be used for all the workings of the township and fire department. Marengo has no fire millage. We maintain all our expenses from what the state doles out to us as state revenue, quarterly, fire contracts, and zoning fees. According to a recent news report, Marengo (along with other townships listed) has 99 percent of roads are in fair or poor condition
with an estimated $17.3 million in needed improvements. The arrangement with the county requires local townships to provide 70 percent of the cost for repairs and the county provides 30 percent. So, with no incoming money from the state to the township, we are asking the voters of Marengo Township to pass this road millage request Aug. 5. Help be part of a plan to improve our local roads in Marengo Township. Remember, Marengo – It’s Your Township. Dor een Va n Sick le, Clerk Marengo Township Board of Trustees
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