Advisor & Chronicle

In The News:

January 4, 2014 • Vol. 135 No. 1

514 S. Kalamazoo Ave. in Marshall, MI • Phone 269-781-5444 and FAX 269-781-7766 • www.advisor-chronicle.com

‘Flab 4’ shreds pounds: Four local women to be featured on Rachael Ray

Four local women started 2014 with a positiveoutlook and a healthier lifestyle, thanks to theRachael Ray show. The weight-loss efforts of LoriWarner of Homer, Missy Tackett-Warner of Albionand Wendi Keathley and Becky Barnes of BattleCreek were followed for an episode of the award-winning daytime cooking show “Rachael Ray,” thatwill air Jan. 6. The episode follows the four friends’struggles and successes in a four-week weight-loss challenge to lose 20 pounds each by followingDr. Ian K. Smith’s book, “Super Shred.” See story on page 26

Invaluable, a film documenting the art of Tom Sullivan

Marshall resident Tom Sullivan, who hasachieved fame as the special effects artist for thefilm Evil Dead (1981) and Evil Dead II (1987) bothdirected by Sam Raimi, is the subject of a filmdocumentary by Ryan Meade titled Invaluable, TheTrue Story of an Epic Artist. The tentative releasedate is Jan. 29. A trailer of the film is available forviewing at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNdP-2EARx8. Sullivan is a highly regarded artist in thehorror/terror film genre and is a sought-aftercelebrity at conventions of these films’ followers. See story on page 14

Marshall House Apartmentrenovates eight apartments in 2013

City of Marshall and Marshall House Apartmentstaff are pleased to announce that the MarshallHouse renovations for 2013 are complete. Eightapartments have been completed up to the finalstage of inspections (with one more in the wings).Next week, they will have the electric, plumbingand building inspections and will be ready to fillwith applicants. See story on page 27

Taysen Weaver is first baby of2014 born at Oaklawn Hospital

Oaklawn's first baby of 2014 is Taysen MicheleWeaver, born at 12:17 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. Thechild is the daughter of Matthew and TaylorWeaver of Marshall. Little Taysen weighed 7pounds and 10 ounces at birth, and measured 20inches long, Oaklawn's nursing staff reported.See story on page 34

Start the year with a good bookPeople living in Central Michigan can anticipate

a stretch of overcast skies for the next two months.In addition to the clouds, when the thermometerdrops and especially when the wind picks up,there’s nothing like a comfortable chair, a cozyroom and a good book. Since most of us will bespending the majority of our free time inside as thenew year begins, you might like to look over somebook reviews the Marshall District Library staff hasshared as favorite titles. See story on page 4

Marshall Trivia: A monthly gameFor 2014, the ad-visor&chronicle and the

Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance willbe partnering up to bring the community a monthlyMarshall trivia question. To participate, readers canview the monthly trivia question in the first issue ofthe ad-visor&chronicle each month and thensubmit their answer to the Marshall Area Chamberof Commerce for $5 in Chamber Bucks. See trivia question and rules on page 7

Local leaders share their outlook for 2014 in stories and columns in this week’sad-visor&chronicle. From left, Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance CEOJohn Coulter (page 23); Marshall Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Davis

(page 18); and Marshall Mayor Jim Dyer (page 28). Second row, Calhoun County ChairmanArt Kale and Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott (page 24); and MAEDA Industrial ManagerMike Hindenach (page 29).

LookingAHEAD to 2014Looking

AHEAD to 2014

Art Kale

John Coulter

Kelli Scott Mike Hindenach

Dr. Randy Davis Jim Dyer

Hours:Mon-Sat: 10-5:30

102 E. Michigan-Downtown Marshall

269-781-8200

A fun mixof gifts,cards,

stationery,paper crafts, and classes

Thank You

and Best Wishes for a

Wonderful New Year!

Give Us A Call to Place a Happy Note • 782-5444Give Us A Call to Place a Happy Note • 782-5444

Send a HAPPY NOTE!Send a HAPPY NOTE!A NEW classified category that acknowledges a good deed by a neighbor or friend. It says we’re proud of our child or grandchild for their successes, or anyone you feel deserves kudos for their good deeds. Happy Notes are for anyone you feel deserve it!

Just $5.00 for first 5 words, 15¢ per

word after.

Editor’s CornerLast week's Word on the Street this

week asks people about their New Year’sresolutions.

Two years ago I wrote that I stoppedmaking them a few years back becausethe only things that making resolutionsdid was make me feel like an abject failure.

Some of my past failed resolutions included: losing 30pounds; reading one book per month; not drinking pop; keepinga journal; making my bed every day; not watching TV.

Usually, the resolutions were broken well before January wasover.

I had read that most resolutions center around ways to lookgood and be more productive, but very few people write out res-olutions that might bring them pure happiness.

Pure happiness instead of seeking out personal flaws to (not)improve?

Sounds exotic, but why not?After all, a new year should be focused on a new beginning.The author of the piece I read urged people to go out and

have fun and complete their own list of weird pursuits and un-usual changes.

So, I listed 10 weird or mostly fun resolutions a couple yearsago and this is how I did:

1. Learn to play the harmonica. I went out and bought a har-monica only to lose it a few weeks later. Determined (to appar-ently lose another one) I bought a new harmonica in March onlyto have that one go MIA in April. So, not only did I not learn toplay the harmonica, I failed to even try and play the harmonica.

2. Start and finish one book. At the start of last year, I was onpage 220 of Atlas Shrugged. I ended 2012 on page 782 and amnow on 1000. That’s an achievement in my book. I only haveabout 250 pages to go, which means I should finish the booksometime in the fall. Not too shabby.

3. Sing Karaoke. Nope. My top choices for songs were In TheGhetto, Devil Woman and Danke Shoen.

So far, 0 for 3.4. Keep track of howmany times I sneeze. Through March, I

had sneezed 226 times. And then I stopped keeping track.5.Break an unusual world record. I didn’t even attempt any

type of world record.Zero for five. But it gets slightly better.6.See a movie at the theater and not have popcorn. I wrote

that that was probably my toughest test on this list, but remark-ably, I succeeded on this resolution. I also succeeded on number

7. See a movie at the theater and not talk to the person next tome. Granted, the person next to me was a complete stranger andslept through most of the movie, but a win’s a win.

8. Laugh as much as possible, especially at myself. Probablythe easiest to do on this list, I did make a concerted effort tolaugh as much as possible.

9. Sing Nessun Dorma at a recital. No recital, but I didscream it in my car and recorded it. If anyone would like a copy,I’ll be happy to provide one.

10. Use only cash for a week and ditch the plastic. Does do-ing it for a weekend count? Does it still count even though I wasforced to ditch the plastic because I couldn’t find my wallet forthree days?

So, by my count, I got three and a half out of 10 or 35 per-cent. Looks like there’s room for improvement. But with a newyear, hope springs eternal. As it is sung in The ImpossibleDream: This is my quest, to follow that star...No matter howhopeless, no matter how far...

So, I strive on to live each day to the fullest, and enjoy this lifeI have been given. That is ny New Year’s Resolution for 2014.

Until next week, may the good news be yours.

Resolutions, big plans and high hopes often come with ringing in the new year.The ad-visor&chronicle asked these seven people what they are looking forward tomost in 2014.

Letters

Jim Sobel,Marshall

"More happiness and understand-ing in this world.”

Kevin McConnell,Portland, Ore.

"Starting my own photography busi-ness - Kevin McConnell Photography.”

Word on the StreetWhat are you looking forward to in 2014?

Want to voice your opinion?Send letters electronically [email protected] should be 500 words or fewer.

The ad-visor&chronicle reserves the right to editletters for content, length, grammar and clarity.

by John Hendler

DEADLINES:Letters:

12 p.m. on WednesdayClassified Ads:

3:30 on WednesdayDisplay Ads:

5 p.m. on Wednesday

Stephen Lech,Ann Arbor

"Our baby. Our first child will beborn in August.”

Ken Cohen/Aliceanne Inskeep,Columbus, Ohio/Kalamazoo

"Romance and cycling. We both lovebikes, and we just fell in love. We arelooking forward to a beer tour, andMarshall is a great destination.”

ShannonWonnacott,Olivet

"A big trip to San Francisco in Julyfor a half marathon across the GoldenGate Bridge.”

Scott Blanchard,Marshall

"I’m looking forward to time withmy family and my kids and the activi-ties I get to enjoy with them.”

A season of giving: paying it forward is an awesome feelingTo the Editor:I’m writing this letter be-

cause of the season that weare in and to also state howblessed my life has beenthis Christmas season. Myfamily has gone through atough time this year withme not able to work.

Going from two incomesto just one has been a majorchallenge. We were wonder-ing how we were going tokeep our house, feed ourfamily and how Christmaswas going to go. I know that

the true meaning of Christ-mas isn’t how many pre-sents are under the tree formy daughter, but she is onlygoing to be a kid once. Iwanted her to have somegoodies to open for Christ-mas.

As the season camearound, my wife and Ilooked at each other andwondered how are we goingto do this? We cut cornersand made it possible so weat least knew we could gether a couple of things.

Little did I know howblessed we were going to bewith family and friendsreaching out from all overthe country to help howeverthey could. Christmas wasbeyond taken care of be-cause of the generosity ofothers.

I remember what mychild’s 3rd grade teachersaid to me, “Pay it forward,“I thought to myself, “She’sright.” My wife and I de-cided to give our neighbor afew presents for his child

and other goodies knowingthat he wasn’t going to havevery much. It felt so amaz-ing to be able to help othersin need after being soblessed ourselves.

Pay it forward myfriends. It’s an awesomefeeling. Thank you, God forblessing me with great fam-ily and friends.

Scott Wolf,Marshall

All this cost for what? How about an ATV/dirt bike park?To the Editor:How about an ATV /dirt bike park

for this area? In reference to a recentarticle in the Battle Creek Enquirer,“ATV park breathes new life into oldKy. Mine,“ it sure would be great tohave a place to ride in this area.

How about the land along I-94 eastof Marshall or the land on Divisionnear the compost center?

This would be a great time for ourso-called leaders to act like leaders fora change - federal, state, city andtownship. Step up to the plate.

Note: When I paid my property taxbill this month, I said to myself, “Allthis cost for what?”

Allan Hayward,Calhoun County

ad-visor&chronicle – January 4, 2014 –

Check out our Web Site to VIEW HOMES

www.MarshallRealEstate.comor www.4HomeSeekers.com

MARSHALL OFFICE210 W. Michigan Ave.269-781-9847

1-800-491-3005Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9:00-5:00;

Sat. 10:00-1:00

ALBION OFFICE805 N. Superior St.517-629-3230

Winter Hours by AppointmentREALTORS

5201 12 1/2 Mile Rd

7861 B Dr. N

8090 Condit Rd. 508 Haven Rd. 25152 M Dr. N 323 N. Sycamore St. 19 Sanderson St.

25540 B Dr. S 102 Crestwood Dr. 87 Highland Ave. 513 Mechanic St. 188 N. Wabash St. 940 Sherman Ct.

16905 B Dr. S

12067 15 Mile Rd.

20835 D Dr. S 281 Hillcrest Dr. 5058 M. Olivet Rd. 618 N. Williams St. 395 South Shore Dr., Ste. 102

803 Bennett St. 25477 D Dr. S 544 Iroquois Ave. 14601 N. 29 Mile Rd. 935 North Ave. 48 Spencer St.

11321 15 Mile Rd. 101 Booth Dr. 24522 D Dr. S 604 Irwin Ave. 220 N. Division 605 North Dr. E 14051 Stonehill Rd.

15267 16 1/2 Mile Rd. 390 Boyer Ct. 372 E. Emmett St. 15675 J Dr. N 702 N. Elm St. 706 North Dr. E 622 Swains Lake Rd.

4360 18 1/2 Mile Rd. 9559 Brian Dr. 407 E. Emmett St. 95 Jericho Rd. 542 N. Linden St. 109 Norwood St. 17841 T Dr. S

14726 18 1/2 Mile Rd. 1210 Burns St. 704 E. Erie St. 12405 K Dr. S 541 N. Linden St. 1105 O’Keefe Rd.

11581 22 Mile Rd. 1024 Burr Oak St. 402 E. Erie St. 46 Keith Dr. 607 N. Linden St. 993 Old US-27 742 Union City Rd.

20642 6 1/2 Mile Rd. 1007 Burr Oak St. 711 E. Green St. 234 Kellogg St. 827 N. Main St. 706 Orchard Dr. 134 W. Hanover St.

16603 27 1/2 Mile Rd. 11 Byron St. 203 E. Main St. 1047 Kope Kon Pt. 43 N. McKinley Ave. 238 Potters Dr. 72 W. Meadowlawn Ave.

533 Allcott St.

407 Allen Pl. 146 Cliff St. 252 East Ave. N 26009 L Dr. N 513 N. Mingo St. 212 S. Linden 15083 Walters Dr.

518-520 Capital Ave. NE 201 E. Main St. 24880 L Dr. N 311 N. Mingo St. 128 S. 26th St. 715 W. Prospect St.

109 Colfax St. 22 Emerald Ave. 68 Lathrop St. 102 N. Monroe St. 1012 S. Superior 916 Washington Ave.408 Allen Pl.

719 Allison Dr. 307 College St. 24583 F Dr. N 307 Locust Ln. 805 N. Monroe St. 215 S. Superior 315 Woolley Dr.

879 Athena Dr. 1207 Comstock Dr. 107 Fulton St. 1110 Locust Ln. 604 N. Superior St. 456 S. Washington Ave. 752 Wright Ln.

19742 13 Mile Rd

NOPHOTO

AVAILABLE

NOPHOTO

AVAILABLE

2013SOLD

LISTINGS

More sports images from 2013

The “I’ve Got Your Backs” Football Camp returned last summer after a one year hiatus. Here,Kairh Alexander Gore of Marshall works on her tackling with Battle Creek Central and MSU gradAnthony Rashad White.

Marshall High School equestrian rider Maya Williams, aboard Gus. TheMHS equestrian team claimed its 18th district title.

Marshall running back Jerome Washington was named All- Division Honorable Mention.

Jessica Bush was one of eight Marshall swimmers to qualify for the state meet.

Marshall golfer Sammi Price was named the team’s MVP during a seasonthat the team reached the state finals for an eighth straight season.

Marshall’s Abbey Ufkes at the Michigan Center Relays at Ella Sharp Parkin Jackson in August.

All prices plus tax, title, license & doc. fee

OpenMonday

8:30 till 8:00Tues.-Fri.

8:30 till 6:00Saturday

9:00 till 3:00

Service and Parts HoursMonday - Friday 7:30 till 6:00

Local 269-781-5154Toll Free 866-781-5154

1201 W. Michigan AveMarshall, Michigan 49058

2000 CADILLAC DEVILLE

$4,995Lowmiles

2005 BMW X3i AWD

$11,995Leather,roof

2008 FORD EDGE LTD

$11,995Leather,roof

$22,995AWD

$13,995 $13,995

$15,995Only 24Kmiles

$17,9954WD,leather

2005 CADILLAC CTS

$10,995Leather,roof

$10,995Nav,loaded

2009 CHEV SILVERADO

$20,995Ext,4WD, LT

$19,995Leather,roof, Nav

$18,995Leather,roof,

$18,995Leather

2002 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE

$4,995Leather,roof

2003 CHEV MALIBU

$5,995V6, 60Kmiles

2004 CHEV SILVERADO CREW Z71

$16,995Only 66Kmiles

$5,995

2003 AUDI S8i QUATTRO AWD

$10,995Leather,roof, Nav

$18,995

2011 GMC TERRAIN SLE1

$21,9952 sets ofwheels,hardtop

CERTIFIED

2011 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT 4WDCERTIFIEDCERTIFIED

CERTIFIED

2011 CHEV CRUZE LT

$13,995 $20,995Leather $19,495Sporty

$27,995Leather,chrome

CERTIFIED

CERTIFIEDCERTIFIED

2011 CHEV SILVERADO CREW Z71

2012 CHEV MALIBU LT

2007 CHEV AVALANCHE Z71

2010 CHEV EQUINOX 2LT 2010 BUICK LACROSSE CXL

2012 CHEV EQUINOX 2LT 2013 DODGE CHARGER SE

2008 DAKOTA QUAD LARAMIE

2011 CHEV TRAVERSE LT

2012 CHEV CRUZE LS 2012 FORD FUSION SE

2006 HONDA ACCORD EX-L 2007 PONT GRAND PRIX

TTii mmRRoowwee

JJaammeessLLeeee

LLyydd ii aa HHuurr ll ee yy

DDaavveeTTaagg ll ii aammoonn tt ee

TTrraavv ii ssHHaa ii nneeaauu ll tt

AAddaammCCuurrrr ii ee rr

2 to choose

2 to choose

CERTIFIED

CERTIFIED CERTIFIED

Over 20 Cars and TrucksUNDER $10,000!

Over 20 Cars and TrucksUNDER $10,000!

SO REMEMBER:• COMPETITIVE PRICING • QUALITY WORK• PRIDE IN WHAT WE DO • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

THAT’S…BOSHEARS FORD!

WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AND MODELSCall our SERVICE DEPT. at (269) 781-3981 for appointment.

OIL & FILTER CHANGE

$2499

Boshears Ford • With Coupon Expires 1/31/2014 • TCJCannot be combined with other offers.

FREE Multi-Point Inspection with an Oil Change

PLUS TAX

Replace oil and filter (up to 5 qts.), lubrication and top off all fluids. Our always low price.

FREE BRAKE INSPECTION & TIRE ROTATION

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!With oil and filter change. A $39.50 value.

NEED A RIDE? No problem with our FREE Shuttle Service!We make service fun! We’ll even shuttle you to the casino!

January Is Here!We know you have other things to spend your money on this month. But if you do need vehicle

repairs, make sure you bring it here. All of our Service Technicians are Senior Masters. This means they have the top certification you can receive from Ford Motor Company. They have spent years getting it and are certified in all areas of repair and maintenance. If you need to fix it, fix it right the first time at Boshears. Enjoy your holidays knowing your vehicle will go where you need it to go!


GREATDEALS ON

TIRES


COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSHInclude Pressure Test System Back Flushing System with Cleaner and Conditioner. Replacing Old Coolant with New, Adding Radiator Sealant and Water Pump Lubricant. Up to 1 gallon.

$6599PLUS TAX


15% OFF LABOR

BRING IN ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE AND WE’LL DO OUR BEST TO MATCH IT!

$4999PLUS TAX

With computerizedalignment equipmentand check all frontsuspensions.Was $59.95

FRONT-ENDALIGNMENT

Call Your Representative at 269-781-5444 Call Your Representative at 269-965-3955

COMBINED these two newspapers will reach over 60,000 local households!

In the issue of Saturday, January 18Deadline, Monday, January 13

In the issue of Thursday, January 16Deadline, Monday, January 13

Planner Planner 20142014 This special section will

contain local/area

businesses that specialize

in everything a young

couple will need to plan

their big event. If you

provide products and

services for weddings,

contact your advertising

representative or our office

at 781-5444 in Marshall

or 965-3955 in

Battle Creek to reserve

space for this important

annual reference guide.

Marshall wide receiver Landry Reynolds set the school record for receptions (55) ina season and was named All-Division 1st Team.

Dillon DeBrabander was named the MHS Player of the Year, leading the team with23 goals. He was also named to the All-Division Team.

Quarterback Danny Welke was named the team’s MVP and was named All-Division1st Team.

Top photo: Freshman Cole Varvatos was named the MHS boys tennis team’s MVP.Bottom photo: Keegan Elliott.Anna Sitar reacts after qualifying for the state meet in the 100-yard breaststroke at

the SMAC East meet in November.


Kurt Swaton celebrates at the finish line at the regional meet after qualifying for thestate meet by finishing12th with a time of 16:43.

Marshall volleyball player Heather Sell plays a shot at the net in October.

Left: Taylor Jungel walks off the court following Marshall’s defeat to Harper Creek inthe first round of the district tournament. Right: Players and coach John Miller watchthe final points in the district tournament.

Grace Crawfoed was named the MHS volleyball teamco-offensive MVP (Logan Kiessling) and was namedto the All-Division 2nd Team.

Marshall senior soccer player Kyle Weck is consoled by teammate Kyle Richard-son following the Redhawks’ 2-0 loss at Coldwater in the district tournament. Weckwas named to the All-Division Team and was also the recipient of the MHS Red-hawk Award.

Lauren Feasel was 17that the regional meet,missing a spot at the statemeet by two spots.

MHS senior Bobby Owens sat out most of the second half of the season finalewith a foot injury.


The 12th Annual Nearly Naked Run took place Dec. 20 with temperatures in the low 30s. Marshall head football coach Jim Hendershot.

Two area schools had deep post season runs in the football playoffs: Homer, abovein orange, made it to the state semi-final before losing to Detroit Loyola, while Olivet,right, made it to the regional final.

Top photo: Monica Lubis, who was part of the MHS state team and recipient of theteam coaches award. Bottom photo: Nina Hendler, who was part of the MHS stateteam was named the team’s most improved swimmer.


ad-visor&chronicle – January 4, 2014 –

Shop www.heritagechevy.com • Shop www.heritagechevy.com • Shop www.heritagechevy.com

*All lease payments plus 6% sales tax and plate, deal number 62257.

2014CRUZE LT

LEASE FOR

$14900MO.

PLUS TAX.

W/$2339 DUE AT DELIVERY

2014IMPALA LT

LEASE FOR

$26900MO.

PLUS TAX.


2014MALIBU

LEASE FOR

$17900MO.

PLUS TAX.


2014EQUINOX

LEASE FOR

$20900MO.

PLUS TAX.


2014SILVERADO

4X4 - ALL STARLEASE FOR

$32900MO.

PLUS TAX.


• w

ww

.her

itage

chev

y.co

m •

ww

w.h

erita

gech

evy.

com

• w

ww

.her

itage

chev

y.co

m •

ww

w.h

erita

gech

evy.

com

• w

ww

.her

itage

chev

y.co

m •

ww

w.h

erita

gech

evy.

com

• • w

ww

.heritagechevy.com • w

ww


ww


ww


ww


ww

.heritagechevy.com •

Shop www.heritagechevy.com • Shop www.heritagechevy.com • Shop www.heritagechevy.com

ZERO DOWN!* DELIVERS YOUR CHOICE!

*75 months @ 6% W.A.C. Tax, title, license, DOC fee due.

#17999. 4x4, 32K miles

$22,990 OR$36900

mo.

12NISSAN

PATHFINDER

#17853. Loaded 300HP, 129” wheels, 28K miles

$22,990 OR$36900

mo.

12CAMAROCONVERTIBLE

#18053. Loaded, 39K

$12,990 OR$20900

mo.

12NISSANSENTRA

#17935. 32K miles, power doors, loaded

$17,990 OR$30500

mo.

13 DODGEGRAND

CARAVANSXT

#17902. loaded, 8K miles

$15,500 OR$26900

mo.

12 CHEVYMALIBU

LT

#17977. 57K miles

$20,995 OR$33900

mo.

12 CHEVY

TRAVERSE

#17925. Leather, 25K miles.

$38,990 OR$59900

mo.

13 GMCYUKONSLT XL

4X4

#17963. 36K miles

$11,500 OR$18900

mo.

12TOYOTAYARIS

#17955. Leather, 21K miles

$13,999 OR$22500

mo.

12 FIAT500

LOUNGE

#18022. Auto., air, 47K miles.

$12,990 OR$20900

mo.

06 CHEVY

SILVERADO

#9730C. Only 40K miles

$11,900 OR$19900

mo.

08 CHRYSSEBRINGCONVERTIBLE

#18036. 1600 CC, 4K miles.

$5,300 OR$12400

mo.

06SUZUKI

BOULEVARD

#18003. 2K miles.

$11,990 OR$19900

mo.

13 CHEVYSPARK

LS

#17940. 53K miles, 4 cylinder

$15,999 OR$27300

mo.

12 FORDESCAPEXLT 4X4

#17989. 88K miles

$22,999 OR$36900

mo.

11 GMCSIERRA

4X4

#17941. Leather & Bose. Why buy new?$34,990

13 GMCACADIASLT 4X4

2014CAMARO

AUTOMATICLEASE FOR

$22900MO.

PLUS TAX.


DOUBLEDOOR

350 W. Dickman Road (269) 964-9431See our entire inventory on line at www.heritagechevy.com

HERITAGECHEVROLET

Advisor & Chronicle

Documents

Transcript of Advisor & Chronicle