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THE www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com October 23, 2016 THE THE Volume 33 - Number 7 DEVELOPERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS gathered at the Shiawassee Street School in Corunna Thursday, Oct. 19 for the groundbreaking for the Cavalier Greene, which Woda Group developers are turning into a general occupancy housing building. The building is being transformed as we speak, and the $7.9 million investment will turn the longtime school, built in 1908, into 40 affordable rental units. “As a community member and school representative, I can’t tell you how happy I am that this building is going to great use. This building, along with the courthouse that is a couple blocks away, really are the jewels of our community. There is a lot of history here, and a lot of memories. My father graduated from this building in 1948, and his sisters, my aunts, did as well. My brothers and sisters all spent at least a year going to school here. I think everyone recognizes the value this will bring to our community, and on behalf of Superintendent Dave Moore and the school board, we cant wait to see this open up,” commented John Fattal, Assistant Superintendent of Corunna Public Schools. On hand for the groundbreaking were (from left) Kandis Williams from Citizens Bank, Assistant Corunna School Superintendent John Fattal, Corunna City Manager Joe Sawyer, Corunna Mayor Chuck Kerridge, Congressman John Moolenaar, SEDP Vice President Brent Jones, MSHDA representative Gary Heidel, Woda Group, Inc., co-owner David Cooper, Shiawassee Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Deason and SEDP President/CEO Justin Horvath. The project is slated to be finished in the spring of 2017. (Independent Photo/Graham Sturgeon) Donation Gives Durand Educational Foundation a Boost by Elizabeth Wehman, editor A new philanthropic group has started in Durand and on Thursday, Oct. 13, they were able to meet and give out a check for the first of their efforts. The 100+ Women Who Care in the Greater Durand Area presented a check of $6,400 to the Durand Educational Foundation as a result of their recent meeting. This is the first of checks to be issued to local nonprofit organizations on behalf of the women’s group. On hand to present and receive the check were the following representatives of the 100+ Women Who Care group and those from the Durand Educational Foundation (from left) Corie Switalski, Deb Doyle, Kathy Wilson, Linda Greeson, Debbie Lintz, Shari Demo, Leslie Dietrich, Karla Luchenbill, Jan Harper, Lisa Edwards, Carla Sworthwood, and Rev. John Walworth. President of the Durand Educational Foundation Jan Harper said, “This is a tremendous shot in the arm.” The Foundation specializes in giving back to the community through educational funds. Examples of how funds are distributed by the Foundation include sponsoring field trips for Durand Area School students as well as grants to fund special school projects or for students wanting to attend national leadership conferences and much more. Recently, a Durand graduate announced his willingness to give up to $10,000 to the Foundation Endowment Fund by matching grants raised before the end of 2016. This boost from the 100+ Women Who Care group helped the foundation reach that goal and doubled the amount of the check given. The 100+ Women Who Care Durand group will be having their second meeting (Independent Photo/Elizabeth Wehman) on March 23, 2017. They are anxious to raise the number of club members so they can be giving even more in the future. For more information about the group, their website can be found at http://100womenwhocare-durand.org. The Independent Newsgroup • 1907 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867 • Owosso (989) 723-1118 • Circulation (989) 288-3196 Ext. 1 Tues.-Fri. 9-4 Fax (989) 725-1834 • E-mail: [email protected] • Facebook: Independent Newsgroup Page 2 The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Shiawassee Township Accepting Bids by Graham Sturgeon, co-editor A FULL HOUSE gathered at the Rush township meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 to air concerns about the wind farm being proposed for Shiawassee County. Peter Preston (standing), the county’s Community Planner, opened the meeting by sharing a timeline of the history of the project’s zoning ordinance, from its creation in 2008 to the most recent amendment requested by Apex Clean Energy in June of this year. (Independent Photo/Jessica Hickey) Turbine Debate Continues at Rush Township Meeting by Jessica Hickey, staff writer After years of planning, the Shiawassee Township Board announced Thursday, Oct. 13 that the township’s $1.8 million office/community center/fire department/library building project has been put out to bid, and that 14 contractors had already expressed interest. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Shiawassee Township Hall, 625 Grand River Rd., Bancroft, by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at which time the bids will be opened, read aloud, and documented for board review. The board will convene at a later date to discuss and vote on the bids. The township hall project was initiated by the board in 2006 due to a lack of storage space in the 4,829 square foot building that houses the township offices, library, and fire department. A 2007 space needs study showed the building to be “inadequate for all functions, not just storage,” at which point the board began exploring its options. The building’s structural deficiencies ruled out on-site expansion, the board looked into repurposing Wilbur Bills Elementary and Chippewa Hills Golf Course, and many different construction options were discussed. On Feb. 5, 2015, the board held a well-attended meeting to decide on financing options for the project. The board reviewed five different project designs ranging from $1.3 to $1.8 million, with 18 different financing options. After discussing the options amongst themselves and with the residents in attendance, the board voted to request a 40-year USDA loan for no more than $1.8 million, with a $500,000 down payment. The new building is set to be 10,420 square feet. Additionally, Supervisor Anthony Karhoff is hoping to up the down payment to $1 million to shorten the length and decrease the monthly payments of the loan. Progress on the project stalled as the board awaited zoning approval from the Bancroft Village Council, with Shiawassee Township receiving zoning approval in July. While many area residents are in favor of the project, the same cannot be said for the presumptive 2017 Shiawassee Township Supervisor, Gerald Novak, and local resident, business owner, and Durand Area Schools Board of Education President Xak Zdunic. Both men are in favor of a new township hall building, but would like to see a budget that will be more fiscally responsible. Novak, Zdunic, and the other detractors are worried that drawing the current $1.3 million budget down to around $200,000 would leave the township in a bad place financially, and they would like to see more township resources held back in case of emergency. Karhoff, Novak, and Zdunic went back and forth for a while about who is responsible for repairing the township roads, bridges and culverts, but Karhoff assured the men that the township would be able to continue to provide basic road maintenance. He also pointed out that, while the township has been putting money away for the last few years in preparation for this project, the township has still spent $179,000 on road repairs from 2013 through 2016. Additionally, Karhoff reports that the township receives $350,000 to $400,000 in revenue annually, which is nearly twice its expected expenditures of approximately $200,000. A Rush Township meeting was the setting of a heated exchange Thursday, Oct. 13, as residents gathered to voice their concerns about the Maple Rapids Wind project. The $250,000,000 wind farm proposed by Apex Clean Energy has been the subject of recent controversy as residents have voiced complaints, centering on the fact that they were not notified about the project and haven’t had an opportunity to share their concerns. Peter Preston, Shiawassee County Community Planner, began the meeting by delivering a brief history of the county’s involvement with the project, which began in 2008. Although Preston said his office has followed public notification requirements but has received little public comment on the project so far, the roomful of residents had plenty to share Thursday night. The tense public comment period lasted almost two hours, as numerous comments and questions were fielded by Preston and Brad Lila, Director of Project Development for Apex. Residents’ concerns ranged from the turbines’ potential impact on taxes, utility costs, and property values to how easements and additional leases will be handled. Although most of those in attendance opposed the turbines, there was a fluid exchange of information as people on both sides of the issue spoke up. Lila reiterated that the project will bring a great deal of tax revenue to the county and townships, as well as monetary compensation to all participating residents. “There’s no real argument against wind unless you don’t like the way turbines look.” Preston assured the residents that there was still time for their complaints to be heard. “You have a county commission that is willing to listen. This is not a done deal.” Residents seemed unconvinced, however, and circled back to an earlier suggestion that the townships create their own planning boards; one gentleman suggested that this strategy had successfully thwarted a proposed wind project in Pleasant View is pleased to announce the annual Trick or Treating will be Clinton County. While it is unclear whether any minds were changed by the end held Monday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the facility located at 729 S. Norton St., of the meeting, one of the most outspoken commenters said to Lila, “I want to in Corunna. The community is invited to trick or treat at Pleasant View where thank you for showing up tonight; it makes for a more informed meeting.” both residents and staff will be participating in a spook house. Each room in the activities wing will be decorated in a different theme. “Everyone in the facility looks forward to this event each year. We all love seeing kids from the community in their costumes,” said Shana Espinoza, Director of Nursing. Pleasant View will accept donations of candy to be used at the event in the front lobby. Trick or treaters are asked to use the front enThe Owosso Masonic Lodge at 301 N. Washington St., is hosting a chicken trance to the facility. parmesan dinner to help the family of Xavier Escamilla who is a 6th-grader currently battling with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia 213 Mercer St. 989.288.2100 (ALL) as well as being autistic. Durand All proceeds from the event will go directly to Xavier and his family as he continues his battle. JASON HOLLADY, M.D. Tickets are $15 at the door. Meat and gluten-free options are available for those with dietary restrictions. Trick or Treating at Pleasant View Owosso Masonic Lodge Hosting Benefit Annual Harvest Dinner The First United Methodist Church of New Lothrop, 7495 Orchard St., is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat Swiss Steak Annual Harvest Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes swiss steak, mashed potatoes and graepaired vy, squash, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, pie, and eplaced a beverage. 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Call for money saving details on collision repair. The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Page 3 October 23, 2016 Vol. 11 • Issue 2 OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS Tuttle’s Thoughts “You can always tell who the strongest players are. They are the ones building each other up instead of tearing each other down.” –Author Unknown Discipline, kindness, camaraderie, teamwork, communication, support, encouragement, compassion, multi-tasking, timemanagement, sacrifice, resilience, manners, gratitude, respect, persistence, success, failure, etc., are all things our students learn when participating in extra-curricular activities. Let me highlight a couple examples: Discipline and Teamwork--Our freshman and Trojan Marching Band performed in the District Band Festival at historic Willman Field and they were nothing shy of spectacular. I don’t think any of us in this community take our band for granted, but it certainly would be easy to given the rich history and tradition of success (perfect scores for 59 consecutive years!). Many of our community members who have been part of this tradition whether as a parent, grandparent, student, fan, teacher, etc. know the commitment to excellence and discipline that it takes to be part of this program. These students, like all of our students who participate in extra-curricular activities, spend countless hours practicing to perfect their craft. Alone they may sound great, but when all 150 play together, it is powerful, impressive, and memorable. These skills of discipline and teamwork will serve our students well in their lives. When they graduate from Owosso, our students will leave with an extreme sense of pride for what they accomplished individually, but more so, pride about what they accomplished as a team and the legacy they left for this community. You can never go wrong with discipline and teamwork. Respect and Compassion--Respect for people can be enhanced through extra-curricular activities. Recently, a 6th grade child who plays football for a neighboring school district was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment. When our Owosso 6th grade football team competed against this team, they knew going into the game that a huge part of that team was missing and he was fighting a much more important battle. Our student athletes, under the direction of their coaches and parents, showed tremendous respect for the sport they all love, but more importantly they showed respect and kindness for a fellow football player and human being. All the players and cheerleaders from both teams donned bright orange (the color associated with leukemia awareness) socks, shirts, ribbons, and accessories for this game. They also participated in some fundraising activities as a sign of support and love for a young man, his family, and friends who are going through a tough time. They were connected by the love of the game but they were moved into action by their respect for a fellow human being. In what could be considered to be one of the toughest of sports, came the most important of moments and lessons for all of us. Life lessons are arguably far greater than anything we can teach using a book or teaching to an assessment. Although life lessons often happen when we least expect it, in Owosso, we make a conscious effort to teach these things and provide life experiences for what matters most in life. For example, I walked into a classroom the other day and the teacher was working with students on how to shake someone’s hand. He was sharing with students that they need to have a firm hand shake, look someone in the eye, and speak clearly. The teacher connected this activity with a lesson on respect and the history of the handshake sharing that the handshake is thought by some to have originated as a gesture of peace. By opening one’s hand, it was demonstrating that you were not holding a weapon and that demonstrated that both parties were equals, the teacher explained. However, the teacher was also quick to acknowledge cultural differences and in some cultures a handshake or eye contact is not viewed as a sign of respect. The students asked lots of questions and the conversation in the classroom was powerful. All the students were engaged in what they were learning. Although knowledge is tremendously important, there are arguable equally important or more important skills for our students to learn like discipline, kindness, camaraderie, teamwork, communication, support, compassion, encouragement, multi-tasking, time-management, sacrifice, resilience, manners, gratitude, respect, persistence, etc. In Owosso, all of our staff members work tirelessly to balance the integration of all the skills necessary to be a productive member of society. With Something Positive to Talk About, Dr. Andrea Tuttle Superintendent Tech Me Out Kindergarten’s “Tech Me Out” Night at Emerson was the place to be on September 22. Technology Teacher Ms. Hankins reports that the event had a good turnout with about 25 students attending with their parents. Kindergarteners have learned to log on computers, spell out the logins and passwords and find the corresponding letters on the keyboard all in the first few weeks of school. Ms. Hankins reports, “We were logging on computers; going to Google Chrome; using the Sesame Street website to learn bookmarking skills, mouse skills, sorting, letters, and shapes; closing out and logging off. Basically, we were showing off for parents and it was great fun!” Emerson kindergarten student Vangeline Laverty is shown working on the computer with the help of her brother Bastian Laverty and her mom Carri. Ms. Hankins is proud of the progress that students have made in a few short weeks. READY FOR THE WORLD! www.owosso.k12.mi.us OHS Seniors Immersed in College Month Activities Guest Speakers Connect with LHS Students “October is Michigan College Month!” exclaimed OHS Counselor Mr. Jerry Ciarlino. “We are trying to motivate all seniors, in a variety of creative ways, to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and apply to at least one college.” Owosso High School believes that higher education is of utmost importance. Throughout the week of October 10th, all OHS seniors meet with the counselors and several volunteers to help them get situated with their college applications and their FAFSA account. The Student Services Center has arranged for prizes and raffles throughout the week for the students that complete their application and begin their FAFSA. Throughout the month of October, OHS staff members will be wearing shirts on Fridays to show students where they went to college. OHS also planned some new activities this year such as a classroom door decorating contest and MSU vs U of M day leading up to the famous college football rivalry on October 29. Additionally, college admissions representatives have been visiting OHS every week to present to students to learn more about a college, vocational school or university of interest. Since filling out a FAFSA is the biggest indicator of whether or not a student goes to college, Cartronics Wireless Zone of Owosso generously donated twenty dollar gift certificates to all seniors who finish completing their FAFSA. The staff at the high school is very appreciative for the gracious gift. The OHS Student Services Center staff will be hosting a new event: PLUG “n” GRUB, November 2nd at 6 p.m. at the OHS media center. Parents and students are invited to come join an all-you-canAlex Hankerd ap- eat chili dinner provided by the OHS cuplied to Michigan Tech linary arts students along with a FAFSA University, Ferris State one-on-one presentation from Baker University, and Eastern College of Owosso. Here families will be Michigan University on able to get assistance with completing their student’s FAFSA in preparation for October 11. the next exciting phase of life. Guest speakers have provided hope, direction, encouragement, and assistance to the Lincoln High School students. “It truly takes a village to support our next generation,” LHS Teacher Mrs. Beth Kelley said. The LHS staff was grateful to have the following guest speakers share their time and knowledge with students: Suzanne and Jody from Metro Tattoo; Carl Ludington from Ludington Electric; Josh Galardi from Young Owosso; Kendra Nichols fom Elite Early Learning Center; Pastor Marlene Webster from Shiawassee Hope and the WOW Shelter; Chefs Aaron and Hannah Poyner; and Officer Mike Wheeler. Pastor Marlene Webster spoke to students in Mrs. Schmitz’s Social Justice class about her passion to teach sustainable living skills to residents of Shiawassee County. She spoke of Shiawassee Hope’s goal to bring all people together by appreciating and learning from our differences and the need to remove so many of the unnecessary obstacles that are in the way of getting people the assistance. Officer Wheeler addressed students in Mr. Dewley’s Current Events classes to talk about community relations and policing, police encounters that have made national headlines and questions raised by students. Officer Wheeler encouraged students to think critically and question their sources. Finally, community members speak weekly to Mrs. Kelley’s Secrets of Success class and discuss their career paths, soft skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and required education to enter their fields. Students have learned about specific fields requiring certificates, apprenticeships, two year degrees and four year degrees. “Our class goal is to Guest Speakers, such as Josh be prepared for Galardi, Sales Manager at Young life after high Owosso, offer mentorships and school,” Mrs. valuable communication with Kelley states. community, members. Happiness is Reading with Senior Citizens Each Tuesday during the school year, Mrs. Friend’s third graders board a bus to make a special and purposeful trip. These Central students visit Oliver Woods Assisted Living for an hour each week to pair up with residents and become reading buddies. Students typically meet with the same buddy throughout the year which helps in building a relationship with them. “Each week, my students read with the Oliver Woods residents and work on different activities related to our curriculum,” said Mrs. Megan Friend. “We also spread some joy by celebrating the holidays together with fun projects and special celebrations. Last year this was a very successful program and Oliver Woods was very excited to have us come back this year!” Jackson Mackay and Mia Lentz take turns reading a “Magic School Bus” book with their reading buddy at Oliver Woods. Before they began reading, Jackson and Mia interviewed their buddy about the experience of living through a significant weather event. Learning About Our Community “We have incorporated our police and fire safety week with our International Baccalaureate unit on community and had such a fun week celebrating some of our community helpers,” reports Bentley Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Director Mrs. Amanda Rowell. Each of the classrooms at Bentley Bright Beginnings, including the infants and toddlers were able to visit with Officer Mike Ash, Owosso Public Schools Liaison Officer, and the Owosso Fire Department. The fire department brought one of their trucks and talked with all of the classes about fire safety and showed students Each class got their picture taken in the tools they use front of the fire truck after learning while fighting fires about all of the tools on the truck. and lights on their trucks. Writing with Emotion Owosso Middle School 8th graders started their day on October 11th with a surprise that was not necessarily pleasant. Dean of Students Mrs. Cathy Dwyer went into all 8th grade English classes first thing that morning to make an announcement that left students baffled. “We have been informed by the State Board of Education that all books containing any type of love story or romance must be pulled from the shelves and confiscated,” Mrs. Dwyer announced with authority. “This includes popular books such as ‘The Fault in Our Stars’, the ‘Divergent’ series, the ‘Twilight’ series and so many more. This mandate takes effect immediately.” The students were stunned by this announcement and not particularly happy. However, they did not know that this whole scenario was actually a staged plan and part of their daily writing assignment. The OMS administrative team shared that as part of the Lucy Calkins writing series, teachers were asked to create an emotional experience for their students to write about. To pull off the prank, teachers called on the building administrators to interrupt class and pull so many of the books off the shelves that students love. “Students used the event to discover how to write like journalists,” English Teacher Mrs. McClung reports. “The key is to capture the emotion of the event while communicating all of the important information in a concise manner. There Nevaeh Ginger, an 8th grader in were additional staged events Mrs. McClung’s first hour Engthroughout the day used to evoke lish class, holds two books that emotion in students’ writing.” were on the “banned” list. Former Bryant Student Shares His Portable Cider Mill Justin Pardee believes strongly in repurposing and recycling and sharing that passion with others. Justin, a Bryant Elementary alumni, visited with the four kindergarten classes to show them the cider press that he built on a 1944 tractor. The lesson began in the classroom with Bryant’s Kindergarten teachers, Mrs. McKeon, Mrs. Crandell, Ms. Skym, and Mrs. Nevadomski, teaching students about apples. Students learned why apples float, explored the seeds in the apples and learned how apple cider is made. Then, students ventured outside on a crisp autumn morning to help make cider with Justin. Justin explained to students how his tractor was no longer usable on the farm so he repurposed it into a cider mill. He showed students how he uses the tractor’s motor to power the hydraulics for cider press. Then Every student in the four kindergarten Justin talked about the importance classes put an apple into the hopper to of recycling items on the farm. For be mashed for cider. Mrs. McKeon is example, he used old barn wood as pictured with Jamie Boylan and Aiden part of the cider press and he uses Beckman as they get ready to drop their the apple mash to feed animals apples into the hopper of Justin Pardee’s on the farm. The lesson concluded 72 year old McCormick Farmall tractor with everyone enjoying a fresh cup that he converted into a cider mill. of delicious apple cider. Page 4 The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Moolenaar Endorsed by Michigan, National Right to Life Organizations John Moolenaar announced his endorsements on Thursday, Oct. 13 by the Michigan Right to Life PAC and National Right to Life PAC. “As a strong supporter of pro-life policies, I believe every life should be protected. I will continue to support policies aimed at protecting the sanctity of life and the unborn,” Moolenaar said. According to the National Ride to Life Commitee, “All voters who are concerned with right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members of the human family should vote to return John Moolenaar to Congress, so that he can continue to work to advance pro-life public policies.” In Washington, Congressman Moolenaar has consistently supported policies to protect the unborn, including voting for the Protecting Conscience in Health Care Act and the No Taypayer Funding for Abortion Act, which would establish a permanent, government-wide policy again funding abortions. Founded in 1968, National Ride to Life, the federation of 50 state right-to-life affiliates and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. Michigan Blood Drives in Chesaning Michigan Blood will be holding three more blood drives in Chesaning in October. Every two seconds someone needs blood, Michigan Blood strives to save lives. The first drive will be Monday, Oct. 24 at Big Rock Elementary School from 1 to 6 p.m. Chesaning High School will be the location for the next to blood drives on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Interested persons may schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling (866) 642-5663 or by visiting miblood.org. Democratic Monthly Meeting The Shiawassee County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The meeting will be held at the Shiawassee County Democratic Party election headquarters, 104 N. Saginaw St., at the corner of Main St., and M-21, directly across from the Comstock Inn in Owosso. Doors will open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be discussion of “Get Out The Vote” efforts for the general election, and arrangements for volunteers and refreshments for Election Day, Nov. 8. Perry to Host County-wide Veterans Day Parade The annual Shiawassee County Veterans Day Parade will be held Friday, Nov. 11, in Perry. All military, service organizations, municipal leaders, and marching bands are invited to participate in the parade. Participants should go to the ticket booth near the stadium/track to check-in and get a number. For easy access, participants may enter the drive on Britton Rd. by Perry Middle School. Line-up will begin at 6 to 6:30 p.m. along Keeney Street. The parade will step-off at 7 p.m. and proceed west on Keeney St. to the Main St. (M-52) intersection and south to Bath Rd., about a three quarter mile. A motorized cart will be available for any elected official who would like to participate in the parade. A Memorial Service will be held at the Perry Area Fire Department on Main St., immediately following the parade. A luncheon will be served at the Perry VFW-AmVets Post, Tomac 601 N. Main St., immediately following the program. Pumpkin Patch All parade participants are invited. Our veterans, both active and inactive, serve us durPick Your Own! ing times of conflict, and continue serving our comPumpkins from around the munities when they return home. Please take time to world Mini to Large pumpkins! honor them. Parade enthusiasts are requested to wear • Fall Decorations red, white, and blue to show support for all the veter• Gourds • Squash ans, past and present. ersaroyr Best Interior v i n n A h t 0 4 us f for selecting Thank you ecorating Design & D hades S • Blinds • peries ra D m to • Cus & Upholstery 40% OFF SELECT WINDOW COVERINGS Must present coupon. Expires 10-31-16. • Heirloom Varieties • Straw • Cornstalks Mon-Fri 4-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 12-7 Self Serve Other Times 19758 S. Corunna Rd. (aka State Rd.) 3 miles south of Chesaning/ 9 miles N of Corunna 307 N. Washington St. Downtown Owosso Birthday Donations Wanted to Vernon Library The Vernon Library at 115 E. Main St., is collecting celebration items to make birthday bags for Loaves and Fishes, a food bank in Shiawassee County. The library is seeking donations of cake mixes, birthday candles, birthday goody bags, frosting, birthday cards, streamers, or other various birthday celebration items. The donated bags will include items, for those in need, to help celebrate a birthday in their families. Items can be donated until Saturday, Nov. 12 by dropping them off at the library. VFW/AmVets Trunk or Treat and Party Perry VFW Post 4063 and AmVets Auxiliary Post 4064 will host a Community Trunk or Treat event, 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Anyone interested in opening their “trunk” filled with candy, is welcome to do so. The public is also invited to an adult Halloween Party fundraiser beginning at 7:30 p.m. inside the Post. The fundraiser will feature a live band, 50/50 raffles, and auction. Admission is a nonperishable food item or toy. Proceeds benefit the annual “Christmas for Kids” to help children in the Perry, Morrice, Shaftsburg area. The Perry VFW/AmVets Post is located at 601 N. Main St., in Perry. For additional information, persons may call (517) 625-3154. Shiawassee County Agricultural Society Annual Dinner Meeting The annual dinner meeting of the Shiawassee County Agricultural Society, the organization that owns and directs the operation of the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds, is planned for Sunday, Dec. 4. Community members are invited to show their support for the Shiawassee County Fair, its Board of Directors and the youth of the county, by becoming a member of the Agricultural Society. Yearly dues are $6 per person, or $10 per couple. Your membership must be paid into the fair office by Monday, Oct. 31 to be eligible to vote. This year’s annual meeting will be held at the WFLA/ZCBJ Hall in Owosso, with the social hour beginning at noon and dinner served at 1 p.m. The business meeting and awards program will follow. Dinner reservations are $15 per person and must be made no later than Nov. 18. For more information or reservations, Avelyn Marshall RN, LMSW, ACSW contact the fair office at Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss 2900 E. Hibbard Rd., in EMDR Certified Corunna or by calling 601 W. Corunna Ave., Ste D • Corunna (989) 743-3611. 989-251-4022 The Healing Journey VOTE Less Government Less Taxes, More Freedom ROGER SNYDER STOP BEN FREDERICK Since Mayor Frederick takes credit for everything done right in city hall, it’s only right to give him credit for everything that has gone wrong. Here is how council sees Frederick and then actuality. 1. Frederick repaved streets and developed more cost-effective street repair. Our streets are so pitiful Burton Fox is begging for street money. Is the $90,000 patchier machine that sits idle because it can only use asphalt made 80 miles from here part of Frederick’s cost effective street program? Who approved the purchase, were comparisons done, how is this machine setting idle better than the one that cost $30,000, uses cheaper local asphalt and would be working. 2. The $24,000 replacement of historic oak doors by Formica doors. Did Frederick get approval from the Historic District? The worthless doors discolored from the sun and turned milky color. I see the doors are off because they are being replaced. 3. Carefully maintained our water. Only thing maintained is rising water prices and maintaining a higher lead count than Flint. 4. Proactive rental inspection program. Frederick attacked the landlords because they have less community support. The A.C.L.U., the fourth amendment, common sense and morality should have stopped forced inspections, but Frederick used a judge to force entry by litigation and jail threats. By taking away landlords rights, industrial, and commercial soon followed. Frederick vastly inflated the cost for permits, inspections, fines and fees. At least he was smart enough not to show up at the landlord candidates invite to speak at the Wrought Iron Grill I spoke at. Now all homes in Owosso have been included in their revenue scam to make money and create more government jobs on the backs of its citizens. 5. Overseen downtown development. Frederick hired an inspector that micro managed to a degree no business owners could meet his standards. Over 100 angry downtown merchants forced Frederick to get another inspector. Instead of giving a local contractor a job at $35,000, Frederick hired an outside inspector for $140,000. 6. Did revenue grabbing Frederick think doubling downtown parking tickets was a way to get more shoppers to Owosso? Frederick’s American Dream is Owosso’s Nightmare! ROGER SNYDER 989-723-3335 melcointeriors.com Parade applications are now being accepted at Perry City Hall, 203 W. Main Street. For more information or an application, persons may log onto: www.perry. mi.us; or call City Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, (517) 625-6155 Ext. 235; or email [email protected]. White & Blue Pumpkins for Libertarian @rogersnyderforstaterep State Representative for 85th Paid for by the committee to elect Roger Snyder for State Representative, P.O. Box 1110, Owosso, MI 48867 THE FRIENDS OF THE SHIAWASSEE RIVER hosted the director of the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes, Jon Allan (left), the director of the Michigan Clean Water Corps, Dr. Paul Steen (right), and officials from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Tuesday, Oct. 18 along the Shiawassee River near Owosso City Hall for the announcement of the final part of Michigan’s Water Strategy. 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Fresh Well Trimmed Pork Butt Roasts ONLY 95 (Independent Photo/Graham Sturgeon) ANDY WATKINS (center), of Unique by Nature, on Main St. in uptown Perry, proudly accepted recognition offered during the Thursday, Oct. 6, Perry City Council meeting, as the 2016 PerryFest #1 VIB (Very Important Business). In 2000, Unique by Nature was established in the former City Hall on Main Street. The local salon was relocated in 2004, to its current location at 112 S. Main Street. Watkins, owner/operator of Unique by Nature, is a dedicated supporter of his community, school, church, numerous organizations, and local events. Upon acceptance of the award, Watkins expressed happiness that his family moved to Perry, saying, “Perry is a great little community - it has been a very rewarding experience.” The #1 VIB award is sponsored by the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the annual PerryFest. 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The hours were officially established with a unanimous vote during the Thursday, Oct. 6, Perry City Council meeting. Restrooms Winterized The restrooms at Jubilee Park in the City of Perry have been winterized and are now unavailable to the public. For additional information, persons may contact City Hall, phone (517) 625-6155. Page 6 The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Vaclav J. Kozumplik, 87, of Lennon, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13. A Funeral Mass was Monday, Audrey M. Howard, 87, for- Oct. 17 with interment at New merly of Corunna, passed Calvary Catholic Cemetery. away Thursday, Aug. 25. Myrtle M. “Toby” Limbaugh, Ethel M. Whitaker, 95, of 94, of Owosso, passed away Owosso, passed away Friday, Friday, Oct. 14. Services were Oct. 7. No services will be Monday, Oct. 17 with interment at Hillcrest Memorial held at this time. Gardens. Mary E. Harris, 16, of Mooretown, VT, passed Gaylene “Gloria” Banagis, away Saturday, Oct. 8. A 78, passed away Friday, Oct. funeral mass was Monday, 14. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Oct. 17. Death Notices Peter C. Szeszulski, 31, of Hanover Park, IL, formerly of Midland, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8. A memorial service was Monday, Oct. 17. Rev. Lillian A. Downing, 91, formerly of Sheridan, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 11. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4 at Sheridan First Congregational Church, Sheridan. Leonard W. Searles, 69, of Henderson, passed away Friday, Oct. 14. Services were Tuesday, Oct. 18. Victoria (Davis) Cleveland, 62, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15. A memorial service was Saturday, Oct. 22. Frederick M. Finnen II, 63, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16. Services were Thursday, Oct. 20. Eugene C. Kane, 83, of Morrice, passed away Monday, Oct. 17. Services were Friday, Oct. 21 with interment at Glass River Cemetery, Morrice. Eva R. Hertzer, 97, of Morrice, passed away Monday, Oct. 17. Services were Friday, Oct. 21. Clara K. Walker, 85, of The Independent Newsgroup 989-723-1118 passed away Jerry J. Scepka, 73, of Perry, Corunna, passed away Friday, Oct. 14. Tuesday, Oct. 18. There will be no989-723-1118 services at this time. The Independent Newsgroup Services were Wednesday, Oct. 19 with interment at Lawrence Yeiter, 89, of Roselawn Cemetery. www.owossoindependent.com Owosso, passed away Kenneth L. Powlison, 97, Tuesday, Oct. 18. There will www.owossoindependent.com of Durand, passed away be no services at this time. Saturday, Oct. 15. Services were Thursday, Oct. 20 Gloria Banagis, 89, of We’re Owosso, passed away with interment at About Hillcrest Community! The Independent Newsgroup Wednesday, Oct. 19. Memorial Gardens. Kari R. Gerald, 46, of Lansing, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13. A celeHathaway, 69, bration of life will be 11 a.m. Martha of Independent Owosso, Newsgroup passed away Friday, Oct. 28 at United The Oct. 15. 989-723-1118 Methodist Church, 210 Crum Saturday, St., Laingsburg. Letter to the Editor 989-723-1118 The Independent Newsgroup The Independent Newsgroup 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 The Independent Newsgroup Independent Editor, Reach Your Target Market In Reach Your Target Market! In an election year, you see many candidate signs along roads. These signs The Independent Newsgroup Thethe Independent Newsgroup are put in by agreement with the permission between the candidates and the property owners. These persons are Involve the only people who can remove signs from Yourself! Involvethe Yourself! the spot on the property where they are placed. The Independent Newsgroup The Independent Newsgroup No one can remove these signs, under State and Federal laws, to protect these signs. The persons doing so will go to jail and their parents. The Independent Classifieds The Independent Classifieds The U.S. Constitution gives all Americans freedom of speech. 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 Sidney L. Grinnell, Supervisor Perry Township We’re About Community! We’re About Community! The Independent Independent Newsgroup Senior Adult Social atNewsgroup Durand The Church Republican Write-In Candidate for Caledonia Township Trustee U.S. Navy veteran William (Bill) Pearsall is vying for a position for Caledonia Township trustee as a write-in candidate. Pearsall has lived in the township for 53 years and has three children. He served 25 years on the Corunna-Caledonia Fire Department and 10 years as the Fire Marshall for the L.S.W. Fire Department. While serving in the fire departments, Pearsall worked to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Association for 25 years with their “Fill (Courtesy Photo) the Boot” campaigns. He is involved with Ducks Unlimited for 36 years as well as President of the Michigan State Firemen Association in 2008 and 2009 as well as a board member for eight years. For 20 years, he served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Shiawassee County Firefighter Association. He was also a member of Kiwanis of Owosso for 10 years. Two of his children have served as captains of local fire departments. Ronald has retired as the Captain of the Owosso Fire Department and Daniel Independent edsFire Work! 989-723-1118 is the Captain at the Classifi Corunna Department. Pearsall’s daughter is Christine Montney from Hudson. Pearsall loves to go fishing and hunting as well as traveling with his wife, Judy. eds Work! 989-723-1118 Independent Classifi Breakfast Buffet at the “V” Read Your Independent! PerryStay Sons Informed! of AmVets, Squadron 4064, will be serving its Breakfast Buffet from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Post, 601 N. Main St., in Perry. Informed! Read Your Independent! TheStay popular menu includes all-you-can-eat scrambled eggs, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, waffles, ham, sausage links, made-to-order omelettes, and We’re choice ofAbout beverage. Cost is $8; seniors receive a $1 discount. Community! For more information, interested persons may call the Post at (517) 625-3154. The Independent Newsgroup Incorrect Phone Number The article printed in the Sunday, Oct. 16Know newspaper entitled, Helping the Homeless listed the Know Your Community! Your Community! wrong phone number.Newsgroup Interested personsThe who would likeNewsgroup to help the church with their sleeping The Independent Independent bag campaign may call (989) 288-2090 for more information. We apologize any confusion this has caused our readers. Read About It Here! The Independent Newsgroup Worship Directory Support Local Businesses! Perry The Independent Newsgroup Community Bible Church 7040 W. Beard Rd., Shaftsburg 517-675-7510 Understand Local Politics! Sunday Worship 10:30am The Independent Newsgroup Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Mtg 5:30pm Owosso Church of God (Seventh Day) Spring Vale Academy Campus 4150 S. 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State Rd., Morrice 248-508-1092 Sunday: 9:30am “Igniting the power of God in a new generation!” To be included in our worship directory, call 989-723-1118. Jon W. Zimmer Jr. Read About It Here! The Independent Newsgroup Age 54, of Okemos, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, after a nearly four year battle with cancer. A memorial service Support Local Businesses! is planned for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s United TheofIndependent Newsgroup Church Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst, IL 60126. Jon was born at an army base in New Jersey, then lived briefly in Chicago, and finally from age three, grew up in Elmhurst, IL. Understand Politics!and Bryan Middle School. He He attended LincolnLocal Elementary The Independent Newsgroup is a 1980 graduate of York High School, where he was a wrestler and football player. Jon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 from the School of Printing, College of Graphic Arts and Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Xi Upsilon Chapter. He held offices of President, Sergeant at Arms and Pledge Master. Brothers and Little Sisters, he will miss you all at future reunions. Jon had a successful printing sales career for 16 years, and enjoyed working alongside the art and graphic design communities. During that time, he had lived on both coasts and in the Midwest. In 1997, Jon married Paula at Howes Chapel, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. They started their married life together in Norwood Park, Chicago, the same neighborhood that Jon’s grandparents once lived. In 2001, Jon earned his Master of Business Administration from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. He began his new career in Marketing, Consulting and Operations Management in 2001, thereafter welcoming daughter Audra into the world. Jon’s Operations and General Manager roles relocated his family several times over the next nine years, and during that time Cole was born and completed his family. Jon and family moved to Okemos in 2011, where for five years he worked as Director of Operations at the Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Plant in Owosso. He highlyvalued his relationships with friends and coworkers. If you were a friend of Jon’s, you were his friend for life. He loved his wife and children, extended family and TKE brotherhood family, working hard in business and education, adventures including fishing in Canada, biking, woodworking, cooking, automobiles, music and surfing; and he always wrote thank you cards. Our family is deeply saddened by Jon’s passing, but we rejoice that he is no longer suffering. He is survived by parents Jon W. Zimmer Sr., and Carole L. Zimmer (Kleihauer) of Elmhurst, IL; wife Paula J. Zimmer (Madden); children Audra Simone Zimmer, 14, and Cole Garrett Zimmer, 12; sister Catherine L. Myer (Zimmer), brotherin-law Jeffrey Myer, nephew Duncan Myer and niece Cassidy Myer; uncle Thomas M. Zimmer and aunt Lydia G. Zimmer (Goss); uncle Frederick Hopkins Kleihauer, uncle Christian Frederick Kleihauer [deceased] and aunt Sara Kleihauer (Frizzell); grandparents [deceased] Pastor and Lacy Kleihauer and Walter and Kay Zimmer; plus many cousins. Paula Zimmer is establishing a college fund specifically for the education of Audra and Cole Zimmer. Donations can be mailed to: Jon W. Zimmer, Jr. Memorial Academic Fund, c/o UBS Financial Services, Inc., One North Wacker Drive, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Chapel in East Lansing. On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Letter to the Editor Independent Editor, I’m not really sure where to begin when it comes to the attack ad put out by Roger Snyder against Ben Frederick in the race for state representative. First, there are the blatant mistakes. Mr. Snyder states that Mayor Frederick and council rejected redevelopment of the House of Mok site, when in reality Mayor Frederick and myself voted for and fought very hard on city council for that redevelopment plan, only to be disappointed by a 4-3 vote against. Second, he states that Mayor Frederick and the council approved four duplexes to be sold to a battered women’s shelter. In reality, this was the zoning board of appeals who approved their plan (Mr. Snyder was too aloof in the meeting to realize the difference), of which Mayor Frederick is not a part, nor was he present. I do recall, however, that Mr. Snyder, who was upset due to his failed opposing bid on this property, stated that the project was wrong because “abused women just get back with the man anyway.” Finally, I find his ad contradictory. Twice in this paid advertisement, he laments that the mayor allegedly approved projects which cost the city valuable tax revenue, however at the top of the ad the he calls for less taxes. Which is it Mr. Snyder, more taxes or less? I struggle to understand why Snyder, who is SLOAN’S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE Page 7 THE 25th ANNUAL Daddy/Daughter Dance, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was held Wednesday, Oct. 19 at D’Mar Banquet and Conference Center. Hundreds of little girls brought their dads to dance the night away. supposed to be campaigning on what he himself will bring to the position of state representative, is instead buying ad space to attack Ben Frederick and the Owosso City Council. It seems to me to simply be a continuation of his regular negativity in the paper over the years about all things Owosso. In all of his public statements regarding the council DON LUFT and his daughter, Alexandria, were or other matters of governance, I find Mr. Snyder’s given special recognition during the 25th Annual opinions not only lacking in any sort of education Daddy/Daughter Dance, Wednesday, Oct. 19 for about decisions made, but also to wholly disqualify attending all 25 years. Alexandria, now 25, was him to serve in state office. eight months old the first time they attended. The Christopher T. Eveleth, Owosso duo shared a special dance. (Independent Photos/Melissa Shepard) Septic Tanks CLEANED Prompt Service • Reasonable Rates Licensed & Insured (Editor’s Note: Christopher Eveleth is an incumbent candidate for Owosso City Council. He cur- on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. The spooky fun will rently holds the position of Mayor Pro-Tem.) include stories, games, and treats. 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The win puts Durand on the precipitous of the playoffs, setting up a playoffs-or-bust matchup with Laingsburg in Week 9. Morrish was crowned by 2015 Queen Jenelle DeClerg, and Runyan was crowned by 2015 King Daniel Greeson. Additionally, the Junior class won the float competition with its jackpotinspired design that had a message that read, “The Railroaders are going to hit the jackpot when they royally flush Atherton!” (Independent Photos/Graham Sturgeon) SLINGERLAND CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT presented a check on Tuesday, Oct. 4 for $1,200 to Owosso Central Elementary School. A fundraising campaign, “Chrysler Drive for Kids,” was held on Tuesday, Aug. 23 as 120 parents, teachers, and families of students earned $10 each for test driving a vehicle. Featured at the event was the new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan released earlier in the year. 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The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 Page 9 DuranD area SchoolS • www.durand.k12.mi.us • 989-288-2681 Inside Track A Model District Where Students Want To Be Home of the Railroaders! Science is Fun! Robert Kerr Mural Mrs. Debbie Custer and her grandson Alex spent many days over the summer giving a face-lift to the Robert Kerr mural that is located in the gymnasium. Mrs. Custer painted the mural several years ago and volunteered her time once again to touchup the mural. Thank you Mrs. Custer and Alex for your time and effort. The mural looks amazing! Students in Mrs. Shankster’s 6th-grade science class at Durand Middle School are learning about ecosystems and how biotic and abiotic components interact. Students are discovering details about predator and prey relationships by dissecting owl pellets in class. They are using dichotomous keys to identify the origin of the bones they find. Students can be heard saying, “Wow! This is awesome!” and “How cool! Look at this!” Science at DMS is fun and interactive! Students are working on their cooperative learning, problem solving, and inquiry skills! 5th Grade Social Studies In 5th-grade social studies students are doing a research project on a Native American tribe. The project has the students using the internet to find information about their tribe’s way of life in the past. The project has a written portion as well as making a model of their tribe’s home. The written report and models will be presented to their classmates. The models will be on display in the media center so everyone can see the creativity and hard work put into these by our 5th-grade students. Middle School Student Council Operation Freedom Pre-Game Performance Third and 4th-grade students from Robert Kerr participated in the Operation Freedom pre-game festivities by singing God Bless America to a packed crowd. Mrs. Rodgers, the music teacher, organized this wonderful activity. Thank you to all students who participated and a special thank you to Mrs. Rodgers! DUSI Partners in Education: The engine bell is on loan from the Durand Union Station for the 2016-17 school year. Check it out in the Bertha Neal Elementary office! Superintendent News A year ago the Durand Area Schools community passed a $6.4 million dollar bond to improve our schools in a number of areas. Fortunately, this fall our students and staff are benefitting from the generosity of the community in the form of all new technology in the buildings. For starters, our technology improvements have been in the form of new computers in classrooms and computer labs. Next summer, we’ll be undertaking a massive rewiring project and replacing switches, as well as a number of wireless drops for easy internet accessibility. Other bond related improvements are being completed and planned here in the next few months. One challenge for the district is that bond improvements don’t all happen at once and some are drawn out over time due to a number of factors, namely timing the bid process in a strategic manner. While you may have noticed the sidewalk work that was completed at the middle school, or noticed the new technology, and even by December you’ll see the bleachers at Roundhouse Stadium have safety and security upgrades, other items occur on an extended timetable. The timing of the bid process is important in order to maximize bond dollars. For us, the entire project has essentially been divided into two summers of work. Bond work for next summer’s roofing, windows, boilers, unit ventilators, air conditioners, technology wiring is actually taking place in the next several weeks. Our best chance at low bids will occur on this timeline, thus maximizing bond dollars. While this past summer’s work may not be overly Another great year is underway at Durand Middle School! This September we held elections for student council with each grade having the possibility of five representatives, and the 7th-grade also having the opportunity to run for the executive board. The students running for the executive board gave speeches and voting took place with success. The council has already had two meetings, and is eager to do great things this year. Council members have created posters for spirit week to help the student body get excited about homecoming. Additionally, they are getting ready to collect Box Tops as a way to raise money for our school. The council will be a part of many activities for the school as well as ending the year with helping out with the talent show. It looks to be an exciting year for our student council. visible to the community, this coming year will be just the opposite. You’ll see a tremendous amount of activity in the next several months. The district had an extremely fortunate opportunity present itself with the recent sale of Wilbur Bills Elementary. The $50,000 district received will now be able to be applied to district improvements. While a bit challenging to explain in a short article, the bottom-line is that by executing a cash sale of the property, coupled with what is now owed on the original bond being below 5 percent, the district was able to utilize the money from the sale on school infrastructure. The interesting thing about this is that for the district to legally do this, the money needed to be spent prior to the sale of Doyle Knight Elementary. During the bond needs assessment, LED lighting was considered as one area of improvement, but it did not make the final cut for the bond. Well, over the course of the past year we did some research into the potential benefits of switching over our middle school gymnasiums to LED lighting and received some quotes. Once the additional $50,000 in bond money became available, the Board of Education quickly recognized the opportunity and approved the bid process for LED lighting in the gymnasiums. The end result is that over Christmas break both the middle school and high school gyms will have new LED lighting systems installed. This is pretty exciting because not only will there be a bit of a “wow” factor when attending an event in the gym, but it will also save the district around $8,000 per year in energy costs alone. As mentioned earlier, the cash proceeds of the Durand Homecoming 2016 This year for Homecoming, the Durand High School student body went on a “Road Trip” as their theme. Students traveled to Honolulu, Las Vegas, Hollywood, New Orleans, and Juneau. The week was filled with lunch games and dress up days in which points were earned for Spirit Week. Congratulations to the Junior Class of 2018 for earning the highest number of points to win the Spirit Week plaque! Cacia Kaupp and Ryan Yenshaw were our Freshmen representatives. Sophomores were represented by Devi Hodge and Jacob Callender. The Junior representatives included Alexa Hensel and Robert Poust. Our Senior Homecoming court consisted of Morgan Elder, Hanna Ford, Meredith Hurtado, Mallory Lucas, Ryan Aldrich, Jake Will, Randy Will, and Remington Wurtz. This year’s queen was Nikki Morrish and our king was Tyler Runyan. Congratulations!!! The student government would also like to congratulate the varsity football team on their 28 to 18 win over Atherton. This year’s Homecoming success was due to outstanding student government members, along with many contributions from staff, community members, businesses, parents, and administration. Thank you to everyone! sale of Wilbur Bills needed to be spent prior to the sale of Doyle Knight. The district worked out an agreement with Victory Biker Church to rent Doyle Knight to VBC for a four month period. After the LED lighting project is complete and the four month rental agreement is completed, the agreement converts to a lease to own purchase agreement. Though not ideal like a cash sale, the lease to own option works well in that it is spread out over 4 years and allows VBC to begin work on Doyle Knight for their purposes and the district begins collecting on the sale of the building. It is important to note that any and all improvements or any costs associated with the property will be the responsibility of the Victory Biker Church. Though there is a tremendous amount of history surrounding both Wilbur Bills and Doyle Knight elementary schools, executing the sale of these buildings will not only enrich Bancroft and Lennon, but also save the district approximately $30,000 per year in ownership expenses. These are exciting times for the Durand community. It will be a lot of fun to see how the improvements unfold over the course of the next several months. Once again, on behalf of our students, staff, and Board of Education, I want to say thank you again to our supportive parents and community members who made these improvement for our students possible by approving the no-mil increase bond last November. Sincerely, Craig McCrumb Superintendent, Durand Area Schools DuranD area SchoolS • www.durand.k12.mi.us • 989-288-2681 Page 10 The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 22 was presented with a $3,800 check from the Shiawassee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 137 Tuesday, Oct. 18. This year’s donation comes as a result of the FOP Children’s Charity Golf Outing that was held in May, and marks the 20th consecutive year that the FOP has given to the Special Olympics. District 22 Parent Advocate Mischelle Duranleau and her daughter, and athlete, Tiffany Cornell-Duranleau, were on hand to receive the check from FOP Vice President Kurt Moffitt (on left) and golf outing committee chairman Pat Finnegan. Mischelle thanked the FOP for the generous donation, and also pointed out that the annual donations from the group makes up a large portion of the district’s budget. The district, which includes both Shiawassee and Saginaw counties, is completely free to join, and provides youngsters with an opportunity to compete in most of the winter sports, as well as basketball, bowling, swimming, golf, bocce ball, and softball, among others. Mischelle reports that there are currently approximately 300 Shiawassee County athletes competing in District 22. “It is just amazing that the Fraternal Order of Police continues to support the Special Olympics,” Mischelle said following the check presentation. “It is an essential part of our budget, and we would not be able to sustain what we do without their help every year.” THE SHIAWASSEE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC) was the recipient of a $3,800 check from the Shiawassee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Tuesday, Oct. 18. 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Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Kurt Moffitt (left) and golf outing committee chairman Pat Finnegan (right) presented the check to CAC Executive Director Ellen Lynch (second from left) and business manager Lisa Brant. At one point, the Shiawassee CAC was one of only 12 federally-accredited child advocacy centers in the state of Michigan, but the number has now grown to 31, which has translated to less funding for each organization. Program My Number in Your Phone Contacts Before The Need Rises WE CUT & PROGRAM Transponder Chip Car Keys Need Lime? Dolomite? or High Cal? 26 Ton Delivered. Use our spreader 3T! $ CALL RON AT 989-845-3450 OR JOE AT 989-284-4601 GASPER FARMS Licensed and Insured THE SHIAWASSEE VALLEY FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE (FOP) gathered Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the group’s lodge in Owosso to disperse the proceeds from this year’s Children’s Charity Golf Outing, which was held in May at the Willow Brook Golf Course in Byron. The group also presented GiGi’s Banquets & Catering owner Gary Gosaynie with a plaque for his consistent support of the FOP. Gosaynie, who retired in June, has regularly provided the food for the golf outing, and with Gosaynie’s help, the FOP was able to raise $7,600 from this year’s outing. Gosaynie is known by many in the Owosso area for his Mr. Hotdog restaurant, which was located at the intersection of Dewey and Main streets. He closed that restaurant in 1989 to focus on GiGi’s Banquets & Catering, which he bought in 1985. FOP Vice President Kurt Moffitt (on left) and golf outing committee chairman Pat Finnegan presented the plaque to Gosaynie, who, despite being the evening’s special honoree, could not say enough about the FOP and its positive influence on the county. “I think it is special that they thought of me,” Gosaynie said. “I was kind of surprised when they told me I would be receiving this plaque. I was never looking for a thank you. 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Dr. Martin has produced three DVD’s showing the uniqueness of various creatures that show they could not have happened through evolution. The event is free of charge and open to the public. The church is located at 804 W. Main St., in Durand. Candidates Sought for 2017 Railroad Days Royalty Applications are now available for young ladies who are interested in representing Durand as Miss Railroad Days 2017 Queen and Attendant, and the requirements have changed. Candidates must be between the ages of 15-20, currently attending or have attended Durand Area High School, or have a Durand mailing address. Professional press release photos will be taken courtesy of A&R Portraits of Durand. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 18. Scholarships in the amount of $500 for the Queen and $350 for her Attendant will be awarded to the ladies at the end of their reign. Each candidate will secure a business sponsor, who will provide the $50 entry fee. Candidates will submit a written summary with their application telling the committee why they feel they would be a good choice to represent Durand as Miss Railroad Days 2017. They will also be interviewed as part of the selection process prior to the crowning ceremony for Railroad Days 2017. Ladies will be judged on their application entry essay, interview, answers to questions, poise, presentation, confidence, personality, and clarity of speech. Candidates will present themselves in business casual attire for the interview and in formal wear for the crowning ceremony. The Durand Railroad Days Royalty Committee is also accepting applications for its annual Princess Contest, sponsored by the Durand Lioness Club, and Prince Contest, sponsored by Conrad’s Towing of Durand. The contest is for girls and boys, ages seven to 10 years old, who attend Durand Area Schools or have a Durand mailing address. Applicants must secure a sponsor to provide the $50 entry fee and to allow the candidate to place a canister in their business for the two weeks of voting. Each cent collected in a contestant’s canisters will equal one vote. Winners will be determined by the most votes received and will be announced in coordination with the Miss Railroad Days Crowning Ceremony. Contestants will be photographed courtesy of A&R Portraits. Applications for Queen, Princess, and Prince are available online at www.durandrailroaddays.com. Additional details for Miss Railroad Days 2017 are available with applications. Questions regarding the Queen contest may be directed to Jennifer Lindner at (734) 652-9343, or by email, [email protected]. Questions for the Princess may be directed to Lioness Martha Owens at (810) 923-3308 or Amy Lake at (989) 666-7227, and for the Prince to Jennifer Lindner at (734) 652-9343. Applications must be postmarked no later than the November 18 deadline. The crowning ceremony for the 2017 Queen, Attendant, Princess, and Prince will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 in the grand ballroom of Durand Union Station—Michigan Railroad History Museum, 200 Railroad St. in Durand. Railroad Days Royalty will represent the 42nd-annual Railroad Days Festival held on May 18, 19, 20, and 21, the weekend after Mother’s Day. Letters to the Editor Independent Editor, I support Kay Nickols for Woodhull Township Supervisor. I have lived next door to her for over 20 years and have seen the listening and questioning and leadership skills that our township needs. She listens to people and asks questions so that she understands what point of view or concerns they are expressing. Kay’s leadership skills and her ability to work with a diverse group of adults is needed at this time. We need to solve problems not take sides and she has the skills to help us focus on problem solving. Kay also has the time, energy, and interest in getting our Township going in their five-year plan and be an active liaison between all of the residents of the Township and the County Departments. Kay believes it is time to get things on a positive path for the entire Township. Joyce Putnam, Laingsburg Independent Editor, This is an open letter to the thief or thieves who stole my Hillary Clinton yard sign last night. First of all, thank you for not stealing my Debra Wirth for Congress sign as well. A Clinton sign is easily replaced, but a Debra Wirth sign is difficult to come by. A Clinton sign can be obtained from the Shiawassee County Democratic Headquarters, located at 104 N. Saginaw St., in Owosso. The headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Secondly, I should warn any sign thief that from now on I will display the signs during daylight hours only. If you steal from me again, you must do so in broad daylight and risk being seen by me, or by my neighbors. And finally, have no fear that I will retaliate by stealing Trump signs, even though I might wish to do so. I am following the advice of First Lady Michelle Obama who said, “When they go low, we go high.” OWOSSO Janet Horvath, Owosso STADIUM SEATING Tuesday Movie Tickets Are $5.00 Quality Care for Mid-Michigan Seniors for Most Movies 521 E. First St., Perry FOR SHOWTIMES & TICKET INFORMATION 517-625-5650 WWW.NCGMOVIES.COM OR CALL 989-723-7469 314 E. Comstock St. Barrier Free • Safe & Secure Home-like Environment • Memory Care • Spacious Private & Semi-Private Living • 24 Hour Personalized Care • Affordable Rates www.olivebranchassistedliving.com 902 N. 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The Independent Neal-Chaput is a member of the Michigan accepted the trophy from City of Perry Mayor James Huguelet, during the Thursday, Oct. 13, Perry City Council meeting. Newsgroup School Food Service Association and says she has (Courtesy Photo) enjoyed being part of the PerryFest Silent Auction for about 10 years. She helped initiate a former Library Friends Upcoming Events at Group at the Bentley Memorial Library in PerBurns Grange ry and served as President and Board Member of the local library before it became part of the A Chicken Dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6 Community District Library. Despite her busy at the Burns Grange, 6630 Cole Rd., in Bancroft and work days, Neal-Chaput still makes time for will include baked chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits family and friends and enjoys traveling to their and gravy, corn, rolls, coleslaw, pickles, dessert, and home in the Upper Peninsula as well as various beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, children 5 to 12 are types of crafting. $3, children ages 4 and under are free. During her PerryFest reign, she was presentBurns Grange will host a bake sale on Friday, ed with several opportunities to be pampered Nov. 11 at Riverside Market in Durand. Items for sale including a shopping include lots of homemade spree for new clothes, a items at reasonable prices. Misteguay Creek Meeting free portrait, and havOrganizers are encourag2:00 P.M. Monday, October 24, 2016 ing her hair, nails and Albee Township Hall ing customers to stop by 10645 East Road, Burt, Michigan makeup done. and support the Grange. The purpose of this meeting is to: 1) discuss the status of litigation with legal The annual Queen counsel and take appropriate action; 2) receive a progress report from Spicer regarding the design of improvements and take appropriate action; 3) for a Day competition Group receive a financial report from Genesee County regarding the status of unpaid is made possible with invoices; and 4) any other business that may come before the Board. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Newman contributions from lo- Tony CITY OF DURAND Shiawassee county Drain Commissioner cal merchants, includSHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN ON THE CREATION OF A LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY ing: Unique by Nature; AND THE DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES SHIAWASSEE COUNTY Perry Dental; SunFish ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Tanning; Hastings MEETING CANCELLED TO ALL INTEREST PERSONS IN THE CITY OF DURAND: Photography Inc., and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Durand, County of The regular scheduled Shiawassee County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016 has been cancelled. Shiawassee, State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 7th day of November 2016, at Kohl’s of Okemos. (Courtesy Photo) LEGAL NOTICE Case No. 15-7815-CH CIRCUIT COURT SALE In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Shiawassee, State of Michigan, made and entered on the 26th day of August, A.D., 2016 in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a limited liability company was the Plaintiff and Jeremy J. Johnson, an individual, Theresa L. Johnson, an individual, Darren S. Miller, an individual, Shari L. Miller, an individual, and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation were the Defendants. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Shiawassee County Circuit Court (that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said County), on the 30th day of November, A.D., 2016 at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, the following described property, All certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Laingsburg, County of Shiawassee and State of Michigan, described as follows: Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, of the Plat of the Village (now City) of Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2, Page 638 of Deeds, Shiawassee County Records. Commonly known as: 224 S Laing Street, Laingsburg, Michigan 48848 This property may be redeemed during the six (6) months following the sale. Dated: 10/16/2016 Christie Duffield, Deputy Sheriff, Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Mary Atallah (P75273) 251 Diversion Street Rochester, MI 48307 Phone: (248) 853-4400 Our File # 1393720 (10-16)(11-27) The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. within the County Board of Commissioners’ meeting room located on the first floor of the Surbeck Building, 201 N. Shiawassee Street, in Corunna, MI. Questions may be directed to the Community Development Department, 201 N. Shiawassee St., 3rd Floor, Corunna, MI during the hours of 8:00 A.M. – Noon and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday. PUBLIC NOTICE SHIAWASSEE TOWNSHIP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 8, 2016 election has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at the Shiawassee Township Hall, located at 625 Grand River Rd. Bancroft, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election, counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. Respectfully Submitted Lisa E. Fall Shiawassee Township Clerk 7:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, in the Council Chambers of Durand City Hall, 215 W. Clinton Street, Durand, Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a Local Development Finance Authority and designating the boundaries of the authority district in which the Local Development Finance Authority will exercise its powers, pursuant to Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986, as amended. PROPOSED BOUNDARIES The boundaries of the proposed district within which the Local Development Finance Authority shall exercise its powers are as follows: 95 words VILLAGE OF GAINES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES –SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 Council Members Present: President Sam Stiff, Barb Ferris, Carol Erickson, Diane Nowak, Sherry Lange & Kathy Volkening. Also Present: Clerk Sharon Wright. Absent: James Savage The following actions were taken: 1) Approval of minutes of September 14, 2016 Regular Council Meeting & September 14, 2016 ZBA Meeting. 2) Approval to pay the bills. 3) Approval of Craig’s List ad for part time DPW worker. 4) Approval of Resolution 2016-04 updating Title VI representative. 5) Approval to authorize Owosso Safe & Lock to change lock on Village Hall. 6) Tabled discussion of three new door seals on Fire Hall to obtain estimates. 7) Scheduled a CDBG Public Hearing for 6:45 on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. 8) Tabled action on raises for DPW employees. 9) Set Village Trick-or-Treating hours at 6-8 pm, Monday, October 31, 2016 10) Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm. A full copy of the above minutes can be viewed at the Village of Gaines office, 113 Genesee Street, Gaines, MI or by calling 989-271-8386. Recording Secretary, Sharon Wright President, Samuel Stiff 254 words 82 words At the public hearing, all residents, taxpayers, property owners from a taxing jurisdiction in which the proposed district is located or an official from a taxing jurisdiction with millage that would be subject to capture desiring to address the City Commission shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the establishment of the Local Development Finance Authority and the boundaries of the proposed authority district. FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the City Clerk, 215 W. Clinton Street, Durand, Michigan 48429 or at (989) 288-3113. This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Durand, State of Michigan, pursuant to Section 4 of Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986, as amended. Lisa R. 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Call Mike today for a no obligation Michigan plan 616 498 0719 [email protected] ……………………………… Mattress Sets A Temperpadic/Style Memory Foam Mattress Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty, $375. 989-832-2401. ……………………………… Miscellaneous BUILT BEST BARNS Michigan's Largest Pole Barn Company. Best Quality, Best Service, Fall Specials. 24'x24'x8'=$7495.00, 24'x32'x8'=$8495.00, 24'x40'x10'=$10,495.00, 30'x40'x10'=$11,495.00, 32'x48'x12'=$16,495.00. Completely Built, (Concrete Floor Optional) License/Insured, 1-877-802-9591 (Office) 989-205-2534 (Cell) SAVE on internet and TV bundles! Order the best exclusive cable and satellite deals in your area! If eligible, get up to $300 in Visa Gift Cards. CALL NOW! 1-800-807-1095 AMISH BUILT Storage Sheds and Hunting/Recreation Cabins delivered to your site anywhere in Michigan! Starting under $1,000.00. 989-832-1866. BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS State-wide, 24x40x10=$10,100.00 30x40x10=$12,900.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www.builtritepolebuildings.net Toll Free 1-877-296-6802. FAST Internet! HughesNet Satellite Internet. High-Speed. Avail Anywhere. Speeds to 15 mbps. Starting at $59.99/mo. Call for Limited Time Price! 1-800-491-8935 Lung Cancer? 60 or Older? If So, You and Your Family may Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 800-871-9061 To Learn More. No Risk, No Money Out of Pocket GET CLEAN TODAY. Free 24/7 Helpline for alcohol & drug addiction treatment. Get help! It is time to take your life back! Call Now: 855-667-5329 080 Estate Sales A LAWSONS LIQUIDATION SALE will be conducted at 2995 N. M-52, Owosso Thur., Oct 27-Sat., Oct 29 10am-6pm No numbers needed.For a complete listing, color photos and directions visit our website at www.lawsonsliquidations.com or call us at 989-725-5796 ESTATE SALE BY Heritage Oct 27-29 Thurs. & Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-4pm 8360 Lytle Rd, Corunna Held in pole barn and garage. Large & small tools, old razor collection, 1989 Harley Davidson motorcycle (needs work), Avenger enclosed trailer, saddle, Spode Christmas dishes, Rockwell & Kincade Christmas village, plus lots more Christmas, over 500 books, vintage toy trucks, lift chair, flat screen TV, 2 Rubbermaid outdoor sheds, table & chairs. See photos on estatesales.net. HUGE INDOOR ESTATE SALE Oct. 27-28, 8am-6pm Oct. 29-30, 9am-? 1551 S. Morrice Rd., Owosso New & old tools, lawn care, house full of furniture, appliances, household, collectibles, books & magazines from 1940’s-1970’s, vintage linens & jewelry, and much more. NO EARLY SALES! We’re About Community! We’re About Community! We’re About Community! ut o We’re Ab ! y t i n u m Com Amish-made oak bookcases, Beautiful Oak Mantle w/mirror, Loft Bed w/chest & desk, Pine china cabinet, Lexington 6pc. Beautiful queen bedroom Suite, Leather furniture (2 couches/3 chairs), Table & chairs, Mission-style oak entertainment center, Oak roll-top desk, Oak Frost King ice box (Grand Rapids, MI), Other Furniture, Washer & Dryer, Lots of Glassware, Cookie Jars, Golf Cart, Pedal Go-Cart, Woodworking Tools & Dust collector, Snow thrower, rototiller, gas Fire Pit, weather vane & more! US-23 / I-75 to exit 126 Mt. Morris (Mt. Morris Rd.), west 8 3/4 miles to M-13, north 1 mile to Johnstone Rd./Frances Rd., west 1/4 mile to 11587 Johnstone Rd., NEW LOTHROP, MI 48460 Building / Home Imp. J&M WELL DRILLING & Service, Inc. Emergency Service Perry 517-675-5956 Owosso 989-743-5626 Point of Sale Work 5" PVC Well Drilling Well Repairs Pumps and Tanks Chlorinating and Testing www.waterhelpnow.com JB IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING • Free Estimates • Residential/Commercial •Interior/Exterior •Licensed/Insured •Veteran Owned/Operated 989-627-3034 ROOF REPAIR & REPLACEMENT IMPROVE your Curb Appeal today? Free Estimates! Licensed & Insured Call us today 989-277-9898 www.mycurbappeal.com 810.266.6474 PHOTOS @ NarhiAuctions.com DOUG BIRCHMEIER ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, October 29 @ 10:00am Kubota L2500D tractor (LB400 loader, approx. 330hrs), 3pt. equipment, Yanmar Diesel GT14 mower, Polaris Ranger XP (approx. 25hrs), 2008 Hawk horse trailer (aluminum, straight load), round pen, tandem-axle flat-bed trailer, kennel, GUNS: Long Tom 12ga single, Ruger .45 cal. revolver & Heritage .22 revolver, Elk & Deer heads, hardwood lumber, tools, Player Piano, dining set, cherry roll-top desk, drop-front desk, trunk, paddle pontoon boat, Smoke Hollow Pro Series Grill, Woodard patio furniture, Many other items. Absentee Bids Welcome. Directions From M-21 & M-52 Owosso go north 6 1/4 miles to E. Henderson Rd., east 1 1/4 miles to We’re Community! 1309 About E. Henderson Rd., The IndependentMI Newsgroup OWOSSO, 48867 Roofing & Remodeling EPA Lead Certified Renovator Licensed/Insured 517-974-4172 [email protected] SUPERIOR PAINTING & DRYWALL 20 Years in Business Highly Recommended Robert Gos 989-288-5307 T & J Builders & Excavating. Specializing in: Community! We’re About Roofing-Metal Roofing-MaThe Independent Newsgroup sonry-Concrete-Demolition • • • 989-723-1118 ••• ~Licensed ~Insured 989-666-6529 • • • 989-723-1118 • • • 810.266.6474 Sit, Relax and narhiauctions.com Enjoy Your Newspaper! / Home Imp. 110 Building 989-723-1118 The Independent Newsgroup We’re About Community! 110 Auctions BASEMENTS AND FOUNDATIONS. Basement repair and water proofing, all types of cement work, also basements under existing houses. 989-723-4889 or 989-277-6981. Sit, Relax and Enjoy Your Newspaper! 989-723-1118 The Independent Newsgroup Macomb Township Full DIRECTV. 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SAVE! 9453 Brooks Rd Lennon, Boat (Evinrude Sportwin Call our licensed Canadian PIONEER POLE BUILDMI (1/2 mile off Durand Rd) INGS Free Estimates 9.5 hp & Minnkota trolling and International pharThur.-Sun., 9am-7pm Licensed and Insured. motors, READY TO FISH) macy, compare prices and Furniture, appliances, 2x6 Trusses. 45 Year Waron trailer, 16' Michicraft get $25.00 OFF your first scrapbooking supplies, 989-723-1118 ranty Galvalume Steel-19 The Independent Newsgroup fiberglass Canoe, Commerprescription! CALL baby items, old albums, 1907 W. M-21, Owosso Colors. Since 1976 #1 in cial Bounce House, Toys: 1-800-697-1808 Promo • • • 989-723-1118 cassettes, other great • • • Michigan. Call Today Chief Push Scooter, Daisy Code CDC201625 items. 1-800-292-0679 989-723-1118 No. 102 Model 36 BB Gun (Plymouth, MI), Toy steam 1907 W. M-21, Owosso A place for mom. The naroller, Collectible Barbies, WINTER BARN SALE tion's largest senior living Hot Wheels (400+/- NIB), Oct. 28 & 29, 10am-6pm referral service. Contact Baseball Cards 485 S Vernon989-723-1118 Rd, Corunna our trusted, local experts (1980s-90s), Fisher Price All clothing is $2/bag, over 1907 W. M-21 Toys (pre 1975), Children's today! Our service is 300 perfume fragrances FREE/no obligation. Books, Pokemon figures are buy 1 forOwosso $15/get CALL 1-800-520-3521 www.owossoindependent.com (NIB) Board Games, one FREE! 989-723-1118 Legos, Furniture: 2 105 THE LADY WHO Paints ~Marita Rodgers~ Interior Painting ~With~ Terry Rodgers Construction, LLC We’re About Community! Serving Shiawassee The Independent County since 1945 Call us for all Newsgroup your Painting • • • 989-723-1118 ••• and Building projects. Licensed & Insured 989-729-1945 “Love keeps the cold out better than a cloak.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ut o We’re Ab unity! The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 120 Sand & Gravel GW HOLZHAUSEN SAND & GRAVEL Specializing in driveways/parking areas. Crushed asphalt-concrete-limestone-natural stone. Also nutrient rich black dirt. Free On-Site Estimates Quality work Low Prices Call Tim at: 989-627-3638 125 Trees / Stump Service DRIMBY’S TREE SERVICES: 989-666-3620, Corunna. Tree & stump removal, Lot and Fence Row Clearing. I have a 65ft. bucket truck. Insured. Call for free estimates. Over 40yrs experience. 10% discount for Senior Citizens when mentioning this ad. WEINERT’S TREE SERVICE Insured. 989-729-TREE (8733) 145 Deer Processing BINKLEY DEER PROCESSING Walk-in Cooler All meat is vacuum sealed. Jerky-Sausages-Pepper Sticks & Much More 517-625-8211. DEER PROCESSING 989-634-5115 $65-Regular Cut. Other cuts available. Many Sausage Options. 3450 E. Britton Rd., Bancroft 165 Misc. Services ……………………………… BAT REMOVAL FREE Estimates! Over 30 years experience. Call Today! *Major credit cards accepted* 989-413-7350 ……………………………… CONCRETE WORK · Stamped & Colored · Garage Floors · Barn Floors · Driveways · Sidewalks · Patios › Gravel Driveways › Small Demolitions › Post Holes Need More Info? Visit www.hozakconcrete.com or Call Larry Hozak 989-743-4457 FREE ESTIMATES “Integrity Does Matter” 165 Misc. Services BLUE SPRUCE TREES 30”-36” planted in your yard for $15.00/ea. While supplies last! 517-719-5905 170 Help Wanted CDL-A, OTR TRUCK driver, singles & teams, 1yr exp, 2013-2016 tractors, no East Coast, no touch freight, for more info call 989-743-3898 or 800-336-2458 CLASSIFIED ADS ARE effective and easy. $16.50 for the first 14 words and 20 cents/word for each additional word. Call the Independent Newsgroup to place your classified ad today! 989-723-1118, [email protected] DRIVERS WANTED CLASS A Regional & OTR Percentage based pay. Contact Jay @ 253-561-1544 HELP WANTED LANDSCAPING, lawn mowing, snow plowing. Retirees welcome. Must have valid MI drivers license. Owosso Area. 810-577-0420 JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH THE CITY OF OWOSSO LABORER. Immediate opening at the City of Owosso Wastewater Treatment Plant, job requires a high school diploma and a State of Michigan Driver’s license with a CDL certification group B with air brakes and N-Tank Vehicle endorsement (or ability to attain within 6 months). Position is Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm, for updates withWatch unscheduled overtime ® on Facebook as needed. Performs a vaThe Independent riety of unskilled and Newsgroup semi-skilled work tasks related to the maintenance of a municipal wastewater collection and treatment system. Starting pay $15.58/hour. Applications must be returned to the HR Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October Friend28. UsVisit our website for more ®info: on Facebook http://www.ci.owosso.mi.us The Independent /Departments-Services/HuNewsgroup man-Resources#Jobs. Applications may be submitted by fax 989-725-0526; email to: [email protected] o.mi.us; or mail to: City of Owosso, Human Resources, 301 W. Main St., Owosso, MI 48867. The Independent The City of Owosso is an Newsgroup Equal Opportunity Employer. The Independent Newsgroup 170 Help Wanted ASSISTANT MANGER: J&S Firestone is now interviewing for a motivated person to fill a full or part time position. Automotive or tire background is preferred. A valid drivers license is required. Apply at 114 E. Exchange St., Owosso or send resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for full/part time team players. Must be 18 yrs or older, must have valid drivers license, must have dependable transportation. Outdoor work all 4 seasons. Sent resume & 3 references to: Ferrall’s Tree 11754 S. Allen Rd, Bannister, MI 48807 or call 989-862-4453. NOW HIRING MACHINE op. $9-10.55/hr; 40hrs/wk 1st/2nd shifts Fowlerville/Howell Call:517-552-0336 [email protected] PERRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is looking for both regular (daily) bus drivers and sub bus drivers. Extra trips available. CDL with certifications preferred, but not required. Employer covers cost of DOT physical, license renewals, and CDL training if needed. Please contact Nate @ 517-625-3107. SEEKING: FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVE Looking for a motivated individual with a record of achievement. Needs to be able to work with the public independently and diligently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Performance based OurOpportunity Facebook® for rewards. Page is managea advancement to direct connection ment. Comprehensive to community benefits package.news, Send highlighting resume to: our newspaper Attn:weekly Financial Representapublications! tive Position 1907 W. M-21,Owosso, MI The Independent 48867 Newsgroup The Independent Newsgroup is currently interviewing for one FULL-TIME or PART-TIME representative. *Outside Sales Experience *Knowledge of Shiawassee County *Advertising/Ad Sales Please submit a resume to: [email protected] om or mail to: Independent Newsgroup Attn: Sales Manager 1907 W. M-21 Owosso, MI 48867 170 Help Wanted 320 Automobiles LLC NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER Regional, Michigan driving or CLASS A OTR CALL 517-675-5847 or 517-881-1544 Apply online www.transfleet.com THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Group is seeking reliable newspaper carriers in Shiawassee County. Interested individuals please call 989-541-1251 ext #1. THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS are brought to you by our valued advertisers. Tell them thank you and that you found them in the Independent! 180 For Sale 5 YR OLD Kenmore washer. Excellent condition. 989-413-2079 DUROMAX 8000 GENERATOR, 20 hrs use, $750. Maytag 5 burner gas stove $125. Kenmore dishwasher, $95. 5gal gas cans $10 each. 4 225/50 R16 tires on 3 rims, $20 each. 989-666-4276 FOR SALE 2001 Blue Bird chipper/lawn vacuum (clam shell shaped) $800. 517-675-5296 RICHARSON BROTHERS DINETTE set. In mint condition. 989-725-0175 STEEL STAND, ® ShareTREE our Facebook approximately 15ft. high, Page with your $90. Cross and bow,family! $135. friends 419-690-9170 The Independent Newsgroup Farm Equip. 245 STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255. 255 Lawn/Garden CLEAN, RICH, BLACK dirt ready to be delivered to you for your lawn/garden. 989-627-3638 270 Livestock FOR SALE BLACK Angus feeder cattle. 989-634-5407 305 Musical Instruments NAPIER MUSIC: New and used string instruments and accessories. LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc. 8315 S. M-52, Owosso. 517-625-4954. 24hr. Light & Heavy Towing Ditch Recoveries $50 Local Towing * Tire Changes * Motorcycle towing * Jump Starts * Vehicle unlocks * Buy/tow junk cars * Long distance towing * Flatbed available 989-743-5768 CASH FOR JUNKERS Crashed-running or not! Up to $1,000!!! 989-666-6365. TRANSMISSIONS 517-625-6966. 526 W. Lansing Road, Morrice, MI 48857 •Over 20 Years Experience •Standard 36Month/36,000 Mile Warranty on Overhauls •Ask About Free Towing with Major Repair •Foreign or Domestic •Automatic or Standard •Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Differentials & More SERVING SHIAWASSEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS 395 Rentals 2-BEDROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NORTH END of Owosso. No Smoking. $675 plus deposit. 517-927-4590. 2-BEDROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NORTH END of Owosso. No Smoking. $675 plus deposit. 517-927-4590. GINGER SQUARE APARTMENTS in Owosso is now accepting applications for 2, 3 & 4 bedroom units. All units equipped with A/C, kitchen appliances, free utilities, and laundry hook-ups in each unit. Income based rent. Stop in to pick up an application. 1200 Penbrook Dr. Owosso 989-723-1331 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY REASONABLE RENTAL RATES for Showers, Birthday's, Graduation, Wedding Receptions and more contact Durand Senior Center 989-288-4122 Owosso Senior Center 989-723-8875 Morrice Senior Center 517-625-4270 395 Page 15 Rentals OWOSSO: NICE 1 possible, 2 bedroom upstairs apartment. Fresh paint, new insulation. $475/mo + heat. No Dogs. 989-721-7675. SYCAMORE HOUSE Immediate Occupancy 1 & 2 Bedrooms. 55 years and older. Rent starts at $584.Income restrictions may apply. Move-in special just $99! Central air, Washer/dryer hook-up, Computer room, library room, community facilities all in beautiful, historic Durand! 100 W. Sycamore St. Call (989)288-2358. THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS are brought to you by our valued advertisers. Tell them thank you and that you found them in the Independent! 460 Homes For Sale 312 W WILLIAMS, Corunna 1Bd 1Bth house, Onsite Laundry, Nice Yard $550+$550 deposit, No Pets No Smoking 810-853-3898 470 Manufactured Homes TIRED OF YOUR APARTMENT? Northwoods Community has two homes for sale in a country setting that’s close to town! Choose a beautiful NEW home or a tastefully refurbished one with full drywall, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Private and quiet - unlike your apartment. OWN for $39,900 or less. Northwoods now owned by Constine Communities. Call today! (989) 723-6913. EHO WOODS & FIELDS #340: 1,643 sq. ft. of luxury, 10’x26’covered deck, 1.5 car garage, 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, new flooring, formal dining room, full appliances, a/c. Stunning! 989-729-9644 www.owossohomes.net EHO WOODS & FIELDS #511 : 1,200 sq. ft. 3-bedroom 2-bath home with island kitchen, full appliances, new carpet & vinyl flooring, a/c, deck & shed for just $19,900.00. Call Randy! 989-729-9644 www.owossohomes.net EHO 495 Farm Property FARMLAND WANTED TO buy or rent. Cash rent paid upfront, shares or flexible lease. 989-666-7869 Page 16 The Independent • Sunday, October 23, 2016 GRAFF OF DURAND presented AYSO Region 814 with a check for $1,000 Saturday, Oct. 14, as the two groups kicked off the collaborative Chevy Youth Soccer Test Drive Fundraiser. AYSO and Graff have partnered through the Chevy Youth Soccer Program, which will provide AYSO with new equipment, instructional opportunities, as well as monetary support. Graff will provide $25 to AYSO on behalf of each customer that visits the dealership and takes a test-drive in any one of the new Chevrolet vehicles in stock. The test drive program will run through Nov. 30, and persons are asked to mention that they are looking to support Region 814 AYSO soccer through the Chevy Youth Soccer test-drive fundraiser program. Graff General Manager Chip Watt (holding check) and sales rep. Brad Benn were on hand to present the check to AYSO Region 814 President Chris Weaver (directly right of check), and AYSO board members and coaches gathered with players to kick off the event, with each league player receiving complementary shirts and other gifts. Shown in the picture are (from left) coach Chuck Peters and board member Shannon Fryer; Benn, Watt, and Weaver; board members Sarah Strickland, Kristy Wagner, Jeanette Prestonise, and Connie Johnston; coach Aaron Demo, board member Joann Taljonick, and coach Nick Taylor. (Independent Photo/Graham Sturgeon) SCHULTZ CENTRAL PHARMACY, 126 W. Broad St., in Chesaning, celebrated a grand re-opening Saturday, Oct. 15. The Chesaning Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the event. Holding the scissors is owner Mike Salquist and at the far right is other owner, Dave Larner. (Independent Photo/Melissa Shepard) Grand Re-Opening for Schultz Central Pharmacy Schultz Central Pharmacy, formerly Schultz Pharmacy in Chesaning, held a grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, Oct. 15. The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. celebration included food, prize give-a-ways, and children’s activities. Owners Mike Salquist and Dave Larner, who also own the Central Pharmacy locations in Owosso, Perry, and Laingsburg, bought the business from long-time owners Jack and Sally Schultz. “We decided to keep the Schultz name. We wanted to remain a part of the community that the Schultz family started. They have been here in Chesaning for about 100 years,” said Mike Salquist. BANCROFT’S WINDMILL POINT is now open for business after the store closed, for a short remodeling time, at the beginning of September. New underground gas tanks as well as pumps are now available for those traveling along I-69 as well as through the town on Lansing Road. Inside, the store has doubled in size and includes a Beer Cave cooler. Hunt’s Brother Pizza is scheduled to open sometime this week, according to owner’s Matt and Sandy Blight. (Courtesy Photo) WORSHIP SERVICES DIRECTORY - DURAND ANTRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 4509 E. Lovejoy Rd., Byron 517-223-3126 www.antrimbc.org Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 Grand Blanc Road, Gaines 989-271-9221 Sunday 10:30a & 6p Wed., Bible Study & Children Clubs 7pm www.calvaryofgaines.org DURAND CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 9725 E. Monroe Rd. 989-288-2369 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Wednesday 7pm www.durandnazarene.com FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH OF DURAND 520 Kent St. 989-288-2117 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Service: 11am Wednesday: 7pm www.faithbaptistdurand.com FAITH CHURCH 303 Walnut St., Gaines 989-271-8786 Sunday School 10am Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm Wed. Night Prayer Mtg. 6pm Be a part of the Worship Services Directory, call 989-723-1118. ! "#! $ #! " % ! & " !"#$%$$
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