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In The News: City shows interest in turning former Roma’s Cafe property into spray park On June 15, the Marshall City Council voted to submit a public use plan for a spray park to the Calhoun County Treasurer to show interest in purchasing a foreclosed property in downtown Marshall at 228 W. Michigan Ave., the former location of Roma’s Cafe. The property has been on the market for nearly three years after a fire destroyed the building. Due to delinquent taxes, the city is one of the entities that will have right of first refusal to buy the property before it goes to auction. See story on page 10 Text to 911 now available in Calhoun County The Calhoun County Consolidated Dispatch Authority announced on June 11 that it had gone live with all four major service providers to offer text to 911. Text to 911 service allows individuals to send a text message to 911 from their mobile devices if they are within Calhoun County. “We are very proud to be able to offer text to 911 service to our residents and visitors,” said Sheriff Matt Saxton, chairman of the CCCDA Governing Board of Directors. “This tool provides another avenue for individuals to contact 911 during a time of need.” See story on page 36
Fundraiser for stricken Union City student is June 27 Kate Banks is 13 years old and just finished seventh grade at Union City Middle School. She was a healthy and active student, wrestled on the school wrestling team, played softball and is a Young Marine. But on April 11, Banks became very ill during spring break. She began to have what appeared to be seizures and was taken to Oaklawn Hospital, then was airlifted to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo later that night. She was initially diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, but then over the course of the next several days, was additionally diagnosed with endocarditis, which is an infection in her heart. This infection had eaten a hole in her heart valve, which needed repair. A group of Kate’s family and friends have planned a dinner fundraiser on June 27 at Union City Middle School, from 5-7 p.m. to help the Kate’s family. See story on page 22 Oakridge Cemetery Walking Tour rescheduled Due to inclement weather, the Marshall Recreation Department has rescheduled the historical tour of Oakridge Cemetery for Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. The tour will start from the Chapel Building. See story on page 13 Michigan Activity Pass Program available at Marshall District Library Marshall District Library is again participating in the Michigan Activity Pass Program. This program offers library cardholders a one-day pass to explore - at no cost - hundreds of Michigan's state parks, historic sites, cultural attractions, campgrounds and recreation areas simply by visiting their local library or the Michigan Activity Pass website. See story on page 21
any children will spend Sunday celebrating Father’s Day with their dads. But for one Marshall teen, 17-year-old Abbey Ufkes of Marshall, she spends nearly every day celebrating her relationship with her father. This father-daughter duo performs music locally, singing covers of many classic hits as well as original works. “I enjoy spending time with my dad,” says Abbey. “I always want to practice music and learn a new song.” See story on page 2
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Columns All kids are worth our investment Editor’s Corner by John Hendler Back in the 1950s and 60s, TV shows such as Father Knows Best and Leave It To Beaver featured fathers, played by Robert Young and Hugh Beaumont, as men who were what we call today “strong father figures” that were caring, fair and firm. But then something happened. In the ensuing decades, dads were portrayed as lazy, incompetent and stupid. I’m sure you can quickly come up with a show that you’ve seen over the years that features the father in such a light. Why is that? Over the past 25 years, fathers have become more involved in their children’s lives and studies have shown that children that have their fathers involved in their lives are more likely to be confident and form better connections. And still, dads are treated like second class citizens, even when it comes to their own holiday. Mother’s Day is a big to-do (deservedly so) with brunches, school art projects, flowers and family dinners. Father’s Day, meanwhile, is rather a ho-hum affair, where a dad receives another tie or pair of socks and maybe, if he’s lucky, a bag of potato chips or Slim Jims. I’m mostly joking, but it would be nice to see mothers and fathers both held in high esteem. I am in no way discounting the mother’s important role that they play, but fathers have a lot to contribute to their children’s well being as well. Studies have shown that the way fathers play with their children also has an important impact on a child’s emotional and social development. Fathers spend a higher percentage of their one-on-one interactions with infants and preschoolers in stimulating playful activity than do mothers. From these interactions, children learn how to regulate their feelings and behaviors. Looking back, I realize my father was helping “regulate” my feelings and behaviors when I suffered a defeat or setback as a kid. Whether it was making the last out in the little league playoffs (got picked off between second and third base) or having my heart broken by a high school girlfriend, my father was there to offer simple, but powerful words of wisdom about how these moments would pass and that better times were on the horizon. And when there were those better times, my dad would remind me to enjoy the moment, but at the same time, not get too carried away. I think what my father was trying to tell me was what the great basketball coach John Wooden once said: All of life is peaks and valleys. Don’t let the peaks get too high and the valleys too low. To all my brethren, I wish you a Happy Father’s Day and until next week, may the good news be yours.
By FRED JACOBS Publisher and CEO, J-Ad Graphics School’s out and, for most young people, life couldn’t be better. If they’re not working a summer job, looking for work or thinking about what’s next for them as a recent graduate, kids may be enrolled in summer school, Y Camp or a summer enrichment program. They might be a 4-H member anticipating the county fair or playing on a summer sports team. This year, as in the past when schools wrapped up the year, the pages of our newspapers filled with stories about kids and all of the extra programs they were involved in – and we were happy to show off their accomplishments. We had spring sports teams competing in tournaments, band and vocal music programs giving year-end concerts, and academic awards and honors. It was another grand end to a wonderful school year. If you were following the activities, you may have felt the same satisfaction as I did, that lots of kids are still involved this summer in many of the programs offered in the community. Over the weekend, my
wife and I attended a dance recital for one of our granddaughters. It was just one of many recitals throughout our circulation area where local dance studios showcase their students and what they’ve learned over the past year. As I was sitting there watching these student performers show off their special talents and their passion for dance, it reminded me of how important it is for kids to become involved in these extracurricular activities. Unfortunately, that thought was closely followed by the realization that some kids have no activities, no programs and no plans this summer. An ocean of information is available that confirms the importance of the arts and extra-curricular activities in a child’s development. Music and dance help with social and emotional, motor, language and overall literacy development. According to experts, it helps the body and the mind work together. Exposing children to music in their early years helps them learn the sounds and meanings of words, and dancing to music helps them build better motor skills and self-expression, along with strengthening memory skills. The same
values can be applied to sports and creative problem-solving programs built around science, such as Odyssey of the Mind and Science Olympiad. During one of the dances this past weekend, I noticed a shirt being worn by one of the dancers that carried a message about how each of us is important — and that we are all individuals. As I was looking around the room, I marveled at how these parents and grandparents were willing to invest their time and money so their kids could learn how to dance and express themselves as individuals in front of hundreds of people. There are lots of opportunities for kids to become exposed to all kinds of special programs that will impact their development. Most weeks our papers have private ads offering lessons for guitar, piano vocal music, dance and more — there are even people willing to tutor kids to help them keep up with classes in school. If the cost for these services is an issue, often scholarships are available to help families so kids aren’t left out. Local high schools also have programs where students volunteer to offer free tutoring. I’m not sure that, when
legislators debate education and the cost of educating our kids, they think about it in terms of investing time and money in our youth. These students are unique and should be viewed with the anticipation of what they might accomplish during their lifetime if we’re willing to invest in their future. Parents who filled the auditorium over the weekend saw a great show and had to be proud of these kids as they danced and entertained us. I experienced the same feeling of pride a few weeks ago when I attended another granddaughter’s year-end band concert and noticed the immense improvement in these kids from their holiday concert to the final concert of the school year. In recent years, as the emphasis of school curriculum has shifted toward the common core subjects of reading and math, and diminishment of the arts, it’s put a great deal of pressure on schools to maintain arts programs. Even though some may regard the arts as a luxury, these programs offer strong support in the overall development of each student.
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Law that helps people...Michigan’s recycling plan By GEORGE M. STRANDER Ingram County Court Administrator and Probate Register
Seventh in a series. So far in this series we have discussed Michigan’s Bottle Bill as well as the categories employed in recycling plastic. Our state’s bottle bill is one of the better-known container deposit laws because of the relatively high deposit and return amount (10 cents per container). And plastic recycling is well-known because of the pervasive numbered triangles (representing resin identification codes) appearing on our plastic cartons and other products. Other items also get recycled – e.g., glass, paper, tin, cardboard – but one may ask if there is some comprehensive state law guiding Michigan recycling in general. The answer is that there is. Solid wa st e m a n a gem en t : Part 115 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act concerns the regulation of landfills, garbage and other sold waste matters. Since recycling represents an alternative treatment for solid waste, it is also covered in Part 115. Under the NREPA, each county in the state is required to update its solid waste management plan every five years and the state, under the Department of Environmental Quality, is to have an overarching plan of its own. Under the law, optimizing recycling opportunities is to be a principle objective of the state plan. R esid en t ia l r ecyclin g p la n: Even though Michigan has a bottle bill that promotes recycling of beverage containers, our state is on the whole not good in residential recycling, ranking last among Great Lake states. Because of this, a special component of solid waste management focused solely on residential recycling was developed over the last few years. Two of the challenges identified in Michigan’s Residential Recycling Plan are a lack of reliable measurement, tracking and reporting of recycling and
Letters Veterans deserve better To the Editor: According to the Veterans Administration, every 66 minutes a vet commits suicide, but most members of Congress will not even allow a study of the use of medical marijuana. They should have to get in line after the vets using VA medical care. Our vets deserve better. The list of those who voted
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Jason Stealy, pictured above, center, a 1995 Marshall High School graduate, has been named the new varsity football coach at MHS. Stealy, who had been an assistant the past three years under former coach Jim Hendershot, also was an assistant coach at Indiana University and Lakeview High School in Battle Creek. Hans Morgan, left, was named last week as the new boys varsity soccer coach. Morgan just completed his first season as coach of the MHS girls varsity squad. and succeeds Tony Tartaglia, who had coached the boys team the past three seasons. Pictured above right is Marshall Athletic Director Dan Coddens, who reminds golfers that the 30th Annual Redhawk Open will take place Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Marshall Country Club at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $90 per player or $360 per foursome and includes breakfast, gift packages, on-course refreshments and post tournament dinner. The event is the largest fundraiser for the MHS sports program, which helps provide equipment and uniforms to all MHS sports teams. Hole sponsorships are still being sought. Hole sponsorships begin at $100. For $250, Redhawk sponsorships can be obtained which will include a hole sign and listing on the Redhawk Open major donor banner. M Club sponsorships are $750 and include a four-person team in the event, two hole sponsor signs and donor’s name on banner. For more information to either play or sponsor, call 269-781-1314.
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MHS grad Josh Turner to swim for Coast Guard Academy The United States Coast Guard Academy, located in New London, Conn., announced that Joshua Quinn Turner, a recent Marshall High School graduate, has been recognized for superior academic achievement and leadership potential. Turner has accepted an appointment to the Coast Guard Academy and will be sworn in as a member of the Class of 2019 on June 29. Admission to the Coast Guard Academy is highly competitive and fewer than 350 appointments are offered annually from a pool of 2,200 applicants. Cadets receive a full tuition scholarship and monthly stipend for a five year service commitment to the Coast Guard upon graduation. All graduates receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are guaranteed a position of leadership as a commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard. Turner, a swimmer who competed at the state meet, will swim for the Coast Guard Academy. At a recent signing ceremony, Turner is seated next to his high school swim coach Dave Karns. Standing from left are MHS administrators, counselors and teachers Brad Shedd, Robbin Coddens, Steve Swaton, Diane Long, Linda Bennink and parents Suzy Turner, and Dave Turner. Inset: Turner, center,visited the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit and was able to fly a helicopter.
Taking part in the Marshall Recreation Department’s golf camp at Marshall Country Club last week are, clockwise from top left: Matthew Lathom; Samantha Varrali, with Alexis Olding looking on; Kam George; and Xavier Timberman, receiving instruction from MCC golf pro Justin Williams. (Photos by John Hendler)
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2015 CHEVY MALIBU LT
LEASES STARTING AT
$169
LEASES STARTING AT
Just Say “As advertised in the Reminder� Hastings Saturday, December 13,
$179
MO
MO
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$1,999 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$1,999 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
2015 CHEVY TRAX LT LEASES STARTING AT
LEASES STARTING AT
$199
$199
MO
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$1,569 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$2,219 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
2015 CHEVY CAMARO LS
2015 CHEVY IMPALA 2LT
LEASES STARTING AT
$219
MO
LEASES STARTING AT
$269
MO
MO
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$2,439 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$2,569 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
2015 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT
2015 CHEVY SILVERADO D61 DR 4X4 LEASES STARTING AT
LEASES STARTING AT
$279
$319
MO
MO
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$2,229 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
39 MO./10,000 MILE PER YEAR/W/$2,459 DUE PLUS TAX, TITLE & LICENSE
2015 GMC SIERRA #T5113
00 #18556 M.S.R.P. $40,725
#18557
2013 DODGE DART Auto., Loaded, 51K Miles +++
$11,999
#18582
$159MO
34,708 $ $11,999 $00 OR 269 159MO
ROYALDODGE $ AVENGER SXT 40 2013 SPECIAL 59K miles, power seat, alloy wheels +++
Per month plus tax. 39 months 10k miles per year lease. $2049.00 due at signing.
SIGN AND DRIVE ON SELECT UNITS! #18584
2013 CHRYSLER 200
Leather, Pwr. Seats, Loaded, Boston Premium Audio, 49K mIles +++
$12,999
$173MO
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Auto., Loaded, 47K Miles +++
$13,999 $186MO 2015 GMC ACADIA
2014 BUICK ENCORE
SAVE OVER
3,00000 #18585 $
#T4387 #18561
2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Auto., Loaded, 45K Miiles +++
$12,499
$166 LAST 2014 MO ENCORE
5,500
2013 KIA SOUL
Alloy Wheels, Auto., 59K Miles, Sentry ROYAL SPECIAL +++
$167 81 25,600
$12,599 $
00
#T4075
M.S.R.P. $34,14000 Beautiful Car
#18609
#18619
28,608
2LT $2014 CHEVY CRUZE56
$13,999
$14,499 $193MO 2015 GMC TERRAIN
LAST 2014
44K mi, Power Seat, Alloy Wheels, Remote Start LACROSSE +++
$186MO
#T5089
31,99136 $ 00 OR 299
43K mi., Leather, Alloy Wheels +++
#T5265
$
#5360B
#18592
2014 CHEVY IMPALA 17K mi.,637 Power E. Seat,Chicago Alloy Wheels +++
Per month plus tax. 39 months 10k miles per year lease. $2,651.00 due at signing.
2007 GMC SIERRA 1500HD 4X4 SLT CREW CAB
Plow Truck, Newer Plow, Leather Seats Rd., Coldwater, MI Western +++
ROYAL SPECIAL
2012 CHEVY MALIBU LT
M.S.R.P. $36,12000
ROYAL SPECIAL
MO
2014 BUICK LACROSSE
SAVE OVER
$
M.S.R.P. $28,78000 Power Sunroof
26,88480 $ 00 OR 199
ROYAL SPECIAL #18621
2014 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD 20K Mi., Remote Start, Power Seat, Rear Camera, My LInk +++
M.S.R.P. $29,67000
$
#18587
Per month plus tax. 39 months 10k miles per
lease. $2,767.00 due at signing. SRT 2015yearGMC ACADIA
AWD, 20K Mi., Leather Buckets +++
www.royalchevy.net $ $ $
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*Taxes & fees extra. See dealer for details.