Advisor & Chronicle by Tim Sutton

June 15, 2013 • Vol. 134 No. 24 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com

In The News: Albion Public Schools approves cooperative agreement with Marshall The Albion Public Schools Board of Education, after tabling the issue for a week, by a 6-0 vote, approved a cooperative agreement with Marshall Public Schools on June 11. The move officially designates Marshall High School and the Marshall Alternative High School as the high schools for Albion students following the board's decision on May 14 to close Albion High School. Less than 12 hours following the board's decision, Marshall High School administrators, counselors and teachers were in the Albion High School Cafeteria Wednesday registering Albion students to attend MHS. See story on page 7

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City seeks grant for school resource officer The Marshall Police Department is looking to reinstate a School Resource Officer with the support of Marshall Public Schools. “We’ve discussed this even before Albion (was was coming to Marshall), but we are adding between 120-150 more students and change is difficult anyway, but that is not the deciding factor,” said MPD Chief Jim Schwartz. “We used to have school resource officer prior to my arrival here, but we did not keep it through attrition and budget cuts.” At the June 3 Marshall City Council meeting, the council approved a resolution to allow the MPD to apply for a Community Oriented Policing Byrne Grant, which would pay for 62 percent of the costs associated with the position. The cost of the officer for a three-year period would be $201,748. The city and schools are in discussions on who would be responsible to pay the remaining $76,748. See story on page 4

New attorney Liz Young passed on the corporate path, deciding to start her career in Marshall Unlike some young, ambitious lawyers that once they pass the Bar exam seek big city fame and fortune in the corporate world, Liz Young decided to take a different path: a path that led her from the Detroit suburbs to Marshall. Young was recently hired by Marshall attorneys Mark Stuart and Roger Caswell in their downtown office on Michigan Ave. "We are glad to have her here and to have the benefit of her recent education in the law," said Stuart. "Hopefully, we can give her some help in terms of our experience." Caswell shared the sentiment. "We are very pleased to have Liz joining us,"he said. "This will promote continuity and bring in fresh ideas." See story on page 35

The final skate: Midway Roller Rink closes its doors After 57 years of service to the community, Midway Roller Rink, located at 11448 E. Michigan Avenue in Emmett Twp., held its last “gator skate,” hokey pokey, reverse skate, couples skate and all skate on June 9. “I’m just glad we got a last skate in,” said April Vest-Jackson of Battle Creek, who has been skating at Midway for 34 years. “It’s a really emotional day, both happy and sad. It’s going to be a real hard goodbye. This place closing is like you’re losing an old-time friend.” See story on page 42

Marshall High School boys golf team heads to state The Marshall High School boys golf team qualified for the Div. 2 state finals after their victory at the regional tournament held at the Marshall Country Club June 7. See sports section

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hildren who attend camp at Binder Park Zoo will shape and expand their knowledge of animals and conservation and have a summer they won’t soon forget. Pictured is Barb Agent, Binder Park Zoo educator, with Uno the screech owl. See story on page 51. Other local summer activities include nature day camps, magic camp, arts workshops and theater experiences. See stories throughout the paper for more information.

Word on the Street What is your best memory with your father? Editor’s Corner

Father’s Day is June 16, and many people will be trying to find that perfect gift for dad. But memories can provide some of the best gifts to be shared by all. What’s your favorite memory of time spent with your dad?

by John Hendler I wrote this column about my father for Father’s Day in 2011, just weeks before he would pass away. I was grateful that I had the chance to visit him a week before he died suddenly. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him and all that he did for me: My father will turn 90 later this year. Physically, he’s still in relatively good health, but Alzheimer’s has robbed him of his short-term memory as well as some memory of things that happened years ago. About 25 years ago, I remember a conversation I had with my father where I mentioned certain details I had remembered of things we had done together, much to his bewilderment. How could you not remember, I’d ask emphatically. After I became a father, the tables were, of course, turned and my kids would mention certain memories they had of events we had experienced together and I was the one who hadn’t the foggiest idea of what they were talking about. Isn’t it interesting what sticks in our mind from when we were children? Ask me what my first memory of my father is and I’ll tell you that I was 3 or 4 and was listening to a 45 rpm record of Jack and the Beanstalk for probably what seemed to my dad like the 100th time when he came into the room and just for kicks, I suppose, lowered the speed to 33 rpm, changing the pleasant sounding voice of Jack to one that sounded like some evil creature that was going to kidnap me. I burst into tears and ran out of the room. For years, I would retell that story to my dad and he would deny having any memory whatsoever of that taking place. “I touched the record player?” he’d ask. “I lowered the speed? Why would I do that? If anything, I would have increased the speed, because speed is King.” Maybe he had just finished watching the Indy 500 or a horse race. Or Speed Racer. So, this Father’s Day, just like every year (especially since I’ve become a dad), I recall happy memories of my dad and give thanks for all that he did for me. As is also the case every Father’s Day, the Dan Fogelberg song, Leader of the Band plays in my head over and over just like that old 45, the words more poignant, it seems, with each passing year: I thank you for the music And your stories of the road I thank you for the freedom When it came my time to go I thank you for the kindness And the times when you got tough And, papa, I don't think I Said 'I love you' near enough. The leader of the band is tired And his eyes are growing old But his blood runs through my instrument And his song is in my soul My life has been a poor attempt To imitate the man I'm just a living legacy To the leader of the band Until next week, may the good news be yours.

Bill Halstead, Lacey

Patty Corey, Battle Creek

Tom Corey, Battle Creek

"My dad always had time for everybody, even after 18-hour workdays. He would come home and play tennis or baseball with us. He always had time for his kids and was always teaching us something. His tombstone reads “Teaching, live on.”

"When we did dishes, he always wanted to pinch us, and we would run after him. I think it made him feel young. He enjoyed having fun with his kids.”

"Fishing in Canada with my dad. He enjoyed it so much. He would get us up at 3 in the morning in the freezing cold weather to fish. He thought that’s when you’d get the better catch.”

Michael OʼNeal, Chicago

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Rebecca (King) OʼNeal, Chicago

"My birthday is June 18 and every year without fail my father would forsake Father’s Day and do whatever I wanted. It’s the best memory you could probably ever have.”

"I was daddy’s little girl, so I could do no wrong, but he taught us the standards of life - right and wrong. He died at a young age from cancer and I know that bothered him to leave five kids behind, but because of him we had morals to get us through life.”

"My father made every sacrifice to be at every single swim meet, lacrosse meet, soccer game. And he was the kind of dad you could go to and talk about anything. He was a truly dedicated father.”

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The Federal Gov’t is clearly overstepping its boundaries To the Editor: Recently, Verizon Wireless opened up all their services to the federal government so they can spy on all customers with no probable cause or warrants in the name of keeping us “safe.” Here is the thing, they are not doing it to keep the country “safe” like they say they are; they’re doing it because they want control. The federal government is clearly overstepping their boundaries. Having to live in fear from the federal government is not America; it is not freedom. Thomas Jefferson said, “When the people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is Liberty.” He could not have been any more correct.

Like many would say, I have nothing to hide either, but that is not the point. I have the right to be secure in my person, as the 4th Amendment says. I want all of my liberties that our Founding Fathers intended us as individuals to have and I’m not willing to settle for anything less, for any reason. I don’t need government telling me that I need them to keep me “safe.” I will take care of the safety of myself and my family on my own, and I want government to stay out of my life like any American patriot should. Nobody is truly safer than one who exercises all of their liberties freely. Government does not have the authority to spy on any of their own people without a warrant. Tracking our phone

calls is a violation of the 4th Amendment, plain and simple. They are required to obtain a warrant if they want access to our “houses, papers and effects,” The 4th Amendment also says “warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,” which means if they want to spy on a certain individual (individual being keyword), they must first have a reason, then they must obtain a warrant. The constitution was put in place to protect the rights of the individual and to limit the power of government over them. These days, the government does whatever they want with complete disregard for what our Bill of Rights says. The NDAA of 2012, for example, signed by Obama in the evening hours of New

Years Eve, during one of his many, many multi-million dollar vacations, while everybody was distracted with their NYE partying, gives the executive branch the authority to violate the 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Amendments to our Bill of Rights without intervention from either of the other two branches of the government. He wrote a snotty little sarcastic note at the bottom when he signed it that said “don’t worry, I’m not going to do this.” If our Founding Fathers knew that our country has become a mix between a fascist government, a dictatorship and a monarchy, they would roll over in their graves. Justin Kazmar Marshall

Leadership should tax the vehicles damaging the roads To the Editor: This letter is to our leadership in Lansing: We were encouraged to get cars and trucks that get better miles per gallon so I brought a Prius and now a proposal is in the works to punish me for getting 46 mpg by adding a added fee. This car is light-weight and very quiet and is very easy on the roads. I live on one of the worst roads in the state of Michigan for potholes because of lack of leadership in

the past 75 years. I am forced to buy fuel (ethanol) that hurts my mpg and damages engines. It costs too much and makes the corn farmers rich and sends money to the sorry bunch in D.C. To get road funding; tax the vehicles that cause the damage - heavy trucks and cars, school buses, farm equipment, garbage trucks. I think we are seeing some good changes in Michigan leadership but this idea is very bad. It already

costs extra for a hybrid/electric vehicle so why discourage this by adding a tax? I did not say anything when Michigan started taxing my retirement fund and the Feds still charged me Social Security tax, even at the age of 72. I will not let this idea go ahead, without a fight. Allan Hayward, Eckford Township

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Marshall golfers head to state finals McCoy shoots 76, Bultemeier 79 as Redhawks win Div. 2 regional

photos by John Hendler

The Marshall High School boys varsity golf team captured the Div. 2 regional championship played at the Marshall Country Club on June 7 and advanced to this weekend’s (June 14-15) state tournament at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. Marshall’s total of 317 was 12 shots better than runner-up Harper Creek. Marshall was led by Aaron McCoy’s 76 and was followed by Brooks Bultemeier (79), Tanor Blowers (80), Brandon Hawkins (82) and Zack Weaver, who had a no-count 88. Pictured above from left: Assistant coach Terry Saylor, Tanor Blowers, Brandon Hawkins, Zack Weaver, Aaron McCoy, Brooks Bultemeier and head coach Tom Reynolds.

Brandon Hawkins watches his birdie putt fall at the first hole at the June 7 regional. Right: Aaron McCoy drives the ball off the tee at the second hole.

Far Right: Zack Weaver watches his drive at the second hole.

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SAE Supermileage returns to Marshall Four college teams topped 1,000 miles per gallon in specially designed vehicles they built during the SAE “Supermileage®” event held June 6-7 at Eaton’s Proving Grounds in Marshall, Michigan. This is the 34th year for the competition, which challenges teams to build a one-person, fuel efficient vehicle based around a one-cylinder, fourcycle engine. A team from Penn State University’s Behrend College was this year’s overall winner. It received a total score of 1,656 (1,290 mpg plus its Design Report score of 366) and won $1,400. Brigham Young University finished second with a score of 1,592, which included the best overall fuel economy run of 1,331 mpg, followed by Northern Illi-

nois University’s tally of 1,423 (1,173 mpg plus 250 Design). The schools received $1,100 and $900, respectively. Rounding out the top five were teams from, the University of Massachusetts – Amherst with 1,283 (1,010 mpg plus 273 Design) and École de Technologie Supérieure in Quebec, Canada, with 1,225 mpg (935 mpg plus 290 Design). A team from the Milwaukee School of Engineering won the Design Report portion of the competition with a score of 385. The team’s vehicle completed the Technical Inspection process but didn’t achieve a qualifying fuel economy run. Central Connecticut State University’s team won the best Newcomer Award and was voted to have the Most

Visually Appealing Vehicle. The University of Nevada – Reno was selected by the event organizing committee to have the Best Demonstrated Overall Team Attitude. Some 28 teams from across the U.S. and Canada entered this year’s event, and 19 completed the technical inspection process. Hosted by Eaton since its inception in 1980, Supermileage is designed to generate public awareness of high-mileage fuel economy and to promote automotive engineering as a career choice for students. Participants are encouraged to use advanced materials and technologies, as well as their design creativity and imaginations, to get the most out of their vehicles.

Michigan Tech was one of three Michigan schools (Calvin College, University of Michigan) to compete at the Supermileage Competition June 6-7.

University of Michigan driver John Young gives the thumbs up.

photos by John Hendler

The entry from Penn State University repeated as overall champion at the SAE Supermileage competition held at the Eaton Proving Grounds June 6-7.

University of Nevada-Reno team captain Targe Loyd straps some additional weight onto driver Crystal Harvey to meet the weight regulations.

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Girls Basketball Camp with Sal Konkle June 17-21 Grades 2 through 6 will attend the morning session from 9-11:30 a.m. and grades 7 through 10 will attend the afternoon session from 1-3:30 p.m. The camp will be held at Marshall Middle School.

Marshall Public Schools and the Marshall Cheerleading Program will be hosting a cheerleading camp June 24-26 at Crossroads Church and Ministries from 7:45 a.m. until noon. Children from kendergarten through seventh grade can participate. The camp will be taught by MHS varsity and JV cheerleaders and coaches, Marshall Cheerleading coaches and Dance Dynamics. The camp costs $50 or $60 per participant in relation to the deadline and the registration deadline is June 20. For more information, contact marshallcheercoach@gmail.com or marshallrocketcheercoach@gmail.com

Please contact the Marshall High School athletic office for sign up information at 701 North Marshall Avenue, or by calling 269781-1314. Registration forms are also available on the Marshall Public Schools website, marshall.k12.mi.us

MHS youth football camps in June and July MHS Youth Football Camp June 24,25,26 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Gordon Elementary School Athletes entering 3rd thru 8th grades Cost: $40 MHS High School Football Camp July 22,23,24,25 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Gordon Elementary School Athletes entering 9th-12th grade Cost: $40 Participants do not need to be from Marshall to attend camp Registration forms and camp details available at www.Redhawkpride.com Email marshallfootball@marshallpublicschools.org with questions.

Marshall Teachers Association’s Hacks for MACS Golf Scramble is June 28 The Marshall Teachers Association will host the 12th Annual Hacks for MACS (Marshall Area Community Services) Golf Scramble on Friday, June 28 at The Medalist Golf Club with a shotgun start at 2:30 p.m. The event is a four-person scramble and costs $60 per player with incudes 18 holes of golf, cart and dinner. There will also be many raffles prizes. Players of all abilities are welcome. Funds raised will go to MACS. Sign up as a foursome or single players will be matched up other intrepid golfers at the course. For more information, contact Steve Swaton at 269-781-3449 or e-mail sswaton@marshall.k12.mi.us or Jerry Coleman at 269-964-8832 or e-mail jjccfish@aol.com.

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