March 17, 2012 • Vol. 133 No. 11 514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com
In The News:
Fire severely injures woman at Marshall House Apartments Marshall House Apartment residents were evacuated on the morning of March 13 after a fire broke out on the the second floor of the senior apartment complex on Spruce St. “When I saw smoke billowing from the door, I tried to gain entrance to the apartment, but the smoke was way too rich,” said Marshall House Apartments Administrator John Rodgers. “I got downstairs as fast as possible and called 911.” The apartment resident, a 63-year-old woman, was transported to Bronson Hospital with severe burns and was listed in critical condition. More than 90 Marshall House residents were displaced to the Public Services Building until late Tuesday afternoon. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. See story on page 45
Tenneco employee first to receives Six-Sigma- Black Belt certification After three years of training and implementation, Ryan Lautzenheiser, 33 of Homer, was recently given his certification as a Six-Sigma Black Belt with Tenneco Automotive, Inc. of Marshall.The Six-Sigma program is a strategic approach for businesses to evaluate their processes. “It means a great deal to me to know that there aren’t many people throughout North America in the same position I am,” Lautzenheiser said. “It’s a very good accomplishment.” See story on page 44
Exchange student shares impressions of American lifestyle Exchange student Emma Bisgaard, from Copenhagen, Denmark, says that she enjoys the closeness of Marshall being that it is a small town, but has been surprised by some of the American customs. “I’m happy I came to Michigan because I’ve never been here before,” she said. As she finishes her senior year at Marshall High School, Bisgaard shares some of her impressions of Marshall and the American way of life. See story on page 43
Marshall diver Henry Swett wins state title At the Div. 3 state meet held on March 9-10 at Oakland University, Marshall High School diver Henry Swett beat the second place finisher by 38 points to bring home a first place state diving title. “Henry is an exceptional diver and has worked very hard for this,” said coach Terry Howard. “He truly deserves to be a state champion.” See story and photos in sports section
Basketball season comes to a close with two losses The Marshall High School girls varsity basketball team saw its deepest post season run in decades come to an end in Ann Arbor after a 47-34 loss to the defending Class B champion Dearborn Divine Child a state quarterfinal game on Tuesday. The Marshall High School boys varsity basketball team also saw its season come to a close following an 82-33 loss to defending Class B champion Lansing Sexton in a regional final game in Jackson on Wednesday. See story and photos in sports section
Spring HOME IMPROVEMENT Special Section Inside
Stitches In Time comes to Marshall S
titches In Time Quilt Show comes to town on March 24 and 25 when Marshall Middle School will be filled with the textile artistry of hundreds of quilters. The keynote speaker at 1 p.m. each day will be Marshall resident Edyta Sitar, above, holding one of her grandmother Anna’s “scrappy” quilts made from left-over fabric pieces. Sitar is an internationally known and respected fabric artist, quilter and author whose presentations are heard by audiences around the country. See story on page 26