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THE ANNUAL Owosso Historic Home Tour will
be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, said Elaine Greenway (right) and Lorraine Weckwert (left) of the
Owosso Historical Commission during Tuesday’s
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chamber A-M membership breakfast at the
Owosso-area Big Boy.
Among Tour locations will be the Thom Anderson home on Curwood Castle Drive, the Dimmick House bed and breakfast on W. Oliver (dating to the 1800s), Cerveny Jewelers, downtown
Owosso, Sosumi on E. Exchange and the second
floor rental unit of the Gutting Building next to
J&S Tires. Also the Demis Building (known for
decades as the home of Pabst Brothers Furniture
and Appliance, originally the Osburn Building
with a top floor Opera Hall.
In addition, the all-new Abiding in the Vine
Tea Room, soon to open in the 100 block of E.
Main (M-21), the newly-opened Market on Main
next door, the Hanna apartments in the former
Shippee & Smith building at Main and Water,
the Owosso Community Players with the newlyopened Lebowsky Center on E. Main and the
100-year-old Owosso Branch of the Shiawassee
District Library on W. Main.
The pioneer windows are among attractions of
the 1800s First Congregational Church, Washington at Williams, known as “The Stone Church,”
CIRCUIT JUDGE Gerald Lostracco, who was co-chair of the volunteer group
which began in about March 1985 to assure renovation of the landmark Shiawassee
County Courthouse spoke to the Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole
Wednesday afternoon asking the board to get information on bonding for county
building maintenance needs. (Behind him is the framed rendering of highly-revered
Board Chairman Jake Surbeck, in whose honor the Surbeck Building is named, and
who died in November 1972 while in office.)
The Courthouse Preservation Committee’s initial goal was to restore the ornate
Circuit Courtroom, then it expanded to the entire building, rather than let it deteriorate to the point where demolition was the only solution.
“We raised money for the work. I asked George Hoddy, who was then 80 years old,
to head our fund drive. He accepted and $1.5 million was raised. A Building Authority was established to bond for the rest on the $3.5 million project. We received state
grants as well.
“Because of this, the county did not have to ask for a millage. The Courthouse now
has a ‘True Market Value’ of $10 million, I’ve been told. I would be glad to meet
with board members on how the building authority can work so you can get information from bonding attorneys.”
In early 1990, the Building Authority financed the $500,000 addition to the county
jail, “the only addition it has had,” noted the Judge.
County Buildings and Grounds Sup’t. Phil Heavilin estimated total county building needs at about $3.5 million. Board Chairman Jeff Bartz said he would appoint
Commissioner Gary Holzhausen to meet with Judge Lostracco. Holzhausen said
one question he had was how the previous bonds were paid off.
(Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE)
The Argus Press, the Masonic Temple building,
Fifth Third Banks’ first floor, Curwood Castle,
Comstock Cabin, the Gould House, the Woodard
Paymaster Building on W. Main near the Shiawassee River and the Amos Gould House. There
will also be a tour at Oak Hill Cemetery, noting
the burial sites for well-known Owosso residents
of the past.
Tickets at $20 each, available in advance at
owossohistorichometour.com. For the day of
the tour, they will be available 9 a.m. to noon at
Curwood Castle, the Shiawassee Arts Center, the
Gould House and the Paymaster Building.
For more, persons may contact the Tour Committee through Curwood Castle, (989) 723-2155.
Re-Bidding Underway
Owosso’s City Council voted to reject the sole bid received by the
city in late July for replacing the retaining wall along the Shiawassee
River adjacent to City Hall. City Manager Don Crawford had recommended holding the bid while seeing what could be done, since it was
valid for 30 days. That bid was for more than double the engineer’s
estimate of $305,000 for the work.
No bids were received for the city’s parking lot project involving
the lot between the Armory and Matthews Building, rebuilt several
years ago with a state grant, and the new more than 100-space parking lot just over half a block north of Wendy’s parking area, which
Crawford and past Assistant City Manager/Community Development
Director Adam Zettel said was because of the “parking shortage” in
the downtown.
Re-bidding on the parking lot project was underway by Aug. 8, with
plans to open bids at 3 p.m. Sept. 2, then confer with state officials
the next day on the nearly $700,000 state-administered Downtown
Infrastructure (DIG) grant.
The city has invested more than $100,000 in engineering for the
parking lot project as well as the retaining wall work.
During the meeting Tuesday night, councilmembers expressed
surprise to learn that the final Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan
they had approved for the parking lot project did not include the
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Letters to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
I would like to thank the voters of Shiawassee County
for recognizing the need to take care of our seniors by
voting yes on the Senior Millage on Aug. 5, 2014. It is not
without your continuous support that we are able to grow
our programs and to serve more seniors in their homes.
Cynthia Mayhew, executive director
I wanted to add my personal “Thank You” to everyone
who donated and/or worked on the millage campaigns
this summer for the Friends of SATA. It takes a group
effort and the results were, once again, very rewarding;
as were transit millage election results statewide. SATA
has clearly demonstrated its value to the communities that
participate in its service area.
I also want to let everyone know that, after several years
as the chair of the ad-hoc Friends of SATA organization,
it is my intention to step down from this post in the coming year. I will remain on hand to assist current SATA
Director Larry Alpert and incoming Director Mary Rice
through the transitioning phase with Larry’s retirement
this Oct. 1, and I won’t be completely disappearing from
the Friends, but I’ll be reducing my own volunteer activities in the coming year and I think it is time for some
fresh leadership to step up.
I hope that someone in the community will be interested
and willing to lead the Friends effort in the future, and if
anyone is interested in doing so and wishes more information, please feel free to contact me and I’ll be happy to
share what it involves.
Again, great job everyone and Thank You!
Clark Harder, Owosso
Chairman, Friends of SATA
Weeklong Questions
The Shiawassee Republican Party’s booth at the Shiawassee County Fair included the traditional questions for
Fairgoers to fill out, said Party Chair Theresa Grace.
For Sunday, Aug. 3, the question was: “Should Michigan
legalize Marijuana?” The response was 15 yes; 6 no. For
Monday, Aug. 4, “Should congress vote to impeach the
president?” Yes, 25; no 4. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, “Should
the state bail out Detroit and Flint?” Yes, 19; no 5.
For Wednesday, Aug. 6, “What should the U.S. Senate
and Congress do about the border?” Close the border, 26;
Allow all that cross into the U.S. citizenship, 0; Allow all
who enter a fast track to citizenship, 1. On Thursday, Aug.
7, “What should Congress do about the IRS?” Allow them
to continue, 1; Revamp the department, 7; Eliminate the
IRS, 12.
-- Thanks -Corunna Youth Baseball/Softball would like to thank the
Jr. and Sr. Pony coaches for a great season.
Thank you Sam Brown
and Drew Yott, Art
and Jodi Skutt, Ron
Jackson and Jim Barrett. Also, thank you
to Paul Constine for
a wonderful season
as umpire director,
and all the umpires you
provided. Everyone did
a great job this season.
For Friday, Aug. 8, “Who do you want as your 2016
Presidential candidate?” Michigan State Senator Joe
Hune, 5; Dr. Ben Carson, 5; Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, 4; Michigan’s 8th district Congressman Mike Rogers, 3; Former Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton, 2; Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee,
2; Actor Chuck Norris, 2; Texas Governor Rick Perry, 2.
Also, Vice President Joe Biden, 1; Arizona Governor Jan
Brewer, 1; Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, 1; Former
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, 1; Indiana Governor Mike
Pence, 1; Kentucky Congressman Randal (Rand) Paul,
1; Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, 1; and Wisconsin
Governor Scott Walker, 1.
On the final day of the Fair, Saturday, Aug. 9, the question was: “What should the state do to fund road repairs?”
Raise taxes, 2; Toll roads, 3; Raise the gas tax, 1; Form a
fund and place the gas tax profits in it and money can only
be used for roads, 22.
Dems Session
Jeffery Holmes of Mount Pleasant, Democratic candidate for the 4th U.S. Congressional District, will be the
featured speaker for the Shiawassee County Democratic
Party Picnic meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19,
which will be at Corunna’s McCurdy Park Community
Center lower level. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
“Hot dogs, sloppy Joes, table service and beverages will
be provided,” said Party Chair Carol Spaniola. “Guests
may bring a passing dish. The August Democratic Fall
Convention will convene at 7:30 p.m.” For more, persons
may contact Carol Spaniola, (989) 743-3293.
Military Classic Jersey Auction
The second annual Military Classic Jersey Auction and
Social at the Chesaning American Legion Post 212, 15053
McKeighan Road, Chesaning, will be Saturday, Aug. 23,
said Rod Toma of the Legion. Social hour will be 6 to 7
p.m. with the live auction at 7 p.m., then a Comedy Show
will follow with Andy Beningo. Beer, wine and other refreshments and snacks will be available. Donations will
be accepted at the door, he said. Proceeds will benefit the
Chesaning Area Veterans Relief Fund.
“This will be an exclusive, limited opportunity to buy
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family/Service member/Veteran by bidding on a jersey.
Have the honoree’s name placed on the back of the player’s jersey. You’ll also be introduced with the player at a
pre-game ceremony. The jersey will be presented to you
and your family in a special post-game ceremony.”
The Military Classic game will be Sept. 5, Chesaning
meeting Hemlock. For more, persons may contact Toma,
(989) 666-1824, [email protected] or Bill
Lickman, (989) 661-7676 or [email protected].
Chrysler ‘Drive For Kids’
Slingerland Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM has teamed up
with Owosso’s Central Elementary School for a Chrysler
brand “Drive For Kids” fundraising event during the annual Open House at the school, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 27.
There will be new model Chrysler Town and Country
minivans, Chrysler 300 and Chrysler 200 vehicles on Lee
Street, alongside the school grounds, where fundraising
test drives will take place.
“This provides a no-pressure environment to check out
the new Chrysler brand products,” said Mary Slingerland.
“The school will receive $10 from Chrysler for every test
drive completed with a brief survey. Parents and friends
can help the school raise money without reaching into
their own pockets by participating in this event.
“Any licensed driver 18 years or older who presents a
valid Michigan license is eligible to complete a test drive.
The school will receive an additional bonus if 150 test
drives are completed in this four-hour timeframe.
“Chrysler and Slingerland recognize the importance of
supporting school enrichment programs in the communities where we live and do business, and are proud to be
helping our community raise money for Owosso’s Central
Elementary School.
“We are pleased to be able to have this opportunity to
push the school’s fundraising goals over the top! Join us 4
to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Central Elementary School, 600 W.
Oliver, Owosso during this ‘Drive for Kids.’”
Ride Behind the
Steam Engine 75.
Hold on to your wallet
‘cause Train Robbers have
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likely to take the “money”
provided to riders with
ticket purchase.
Aug. 23-24 & Sept. 13-14
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4 p.m.
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Tickets: $15 for Adults
$10 for Children 11 and Under
For more
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989-725-9464
405 S. Washington
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Re-Bidding Underway
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Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce being responsible for the $200,000 for the project which the
Downtown Development Authority will bond for. Chamber President/CEO Jeff Deason told the council the chamber has taken on the responsibility for moving the present
chamber building – and developing a public area in front
of the Armory. “We have been very open with the city.
We’ve involved city officials throughout our planning,”
said Deason during the Tuesday night meeting.
The city council’s next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18.
Take-Home Pay
Reduction
With Shiawassee County’s continued budget deficits expected after voters rejected the four-tenths mill Headlee
Override Aug. 5, county employees will be asked to contribute about 1.5 percent more of their pay to the Michigan Employees Retirement System (MERS) fund. That is
because the county’s MERS liability is 60.9 percent funded – and MERS has recommended that the county ask
employees to pay 5 percent of their pay into the system.
A Finance Committee special meeting will review
“what” the request should be, said its chairman, Commissioner John Plowman. “I’m thinking about 1.5 percent
rather than the 5 percent MERS has recommended,” he
told fellow commissioners during Wednesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
County Administrator TJ Clark read a letter on behalf of
county employees asking that commissioners make their
decision as soon as possible since employees’ take-home
pay will be reduced.
County Clerk Lauri Braid said that whatever the commissioners decide, the change can be put into effect for
non-represented employees anytime, reducing their takehome pay. Most of the county’s unionized employees have
contracts that have been extended on a year-to-year basis,
so commissioners will have to ask to re-open those contracts to make the change, and the cut in employee takehome pay, Braid said.
After the special committee meeting, which will be open
to all, emphasized Plowman, the recommendation will go
to the full board in September for action.
Tax Deadline
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without penalty, “if” a proper request has been filled out
and filed with the local Treasurer. Those forms are available from the locality’s treasurer.
Annual Barbecue
The Shiawassee Conservation Association’s annual Beef
Barbecue, open to the public, will begin at noon Sunday,
Aug. 24, at the club grounds, 4247 N. M-52, north of
Owosso, continuing into the early evening.
Activities are in both the historic Clubhouse, where a
large portrait of author-conservationist James Oliver Curwood hangs over the stone fireplace, and at the nearby
Pavilion. Curwood donated the land for the Conservation Association. There is large historical marker at the
site where the Michigan United Conservation Clubs were
founded “beneath the large oaks.”
Food Available
St. John’s United Church of Christ and the Shiawassee
The deadline for Summer Property Taxes is nearing, de- Hunger Network Food Pantry will distribute food 1 to 3
pending on the locality where the tax bills were sent as of p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the church, N. Washington at
July 1. In Owosso, the deadline is Aug. 31, but since that Oliver, on the north side of downtown Owosso. All who
is on a weekend, the deadline moves to the following day, need food are urged to stop by.
Sept. 1, which is the Labor Day holiday, thus the payment
deadline, without late fees or penalties is Tuesday, Sept. 2,
was to be at 3 p.m. Saturday,
HIGHLIGHT
Aug. 16, at Corunna High
at the City Hall’s payment desk, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
School. All welcome.
The due-date for qualified senior citizens, handicapped
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Owosso Public Schools
Your School of Choice!
Student Success Is Our Passion
Owosso Public Schools uses International Baccalaureate teaching philosophies district-wide to develop
inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who help to create a better community and world
through intercultural understanding and respect. We offer the most diverse and innovative curriculum in
the county, in a safe and secure learning environment.
Your child is worth all Owosso Public Schools have to offer!
• Bentley Bright Beginnings Early Childhood Center
delivers a variety of exceptional child care and
preschool experiences focused on Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM), with transportation to Owosso
elementary schools. Preschool programs: 3 and
4 year old tuition, the Great Start Readiness
Program (FREE to qualifying 4 year olds), and
Early Childhood Special Education.
• Owosso Elementary Schools offer the Young
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which
encourages
innovation and a real-world application to
economics. Elementary students are engaged
in five encore classes: Technology, Physical
Education, World Language & Global Studies,
Fine Arts, and Music.
• Owosso Middle School is an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World School. IB teaching
philosophies are used district-wide.
www.owosso.k12.mi.us
• Owosso High School offers: a seven period
schedule, 12 Advanced Placement classes,
dual college enrollment, and 18 unique Career
and Technical Education classes including
Construction Trades, Introduction to and
Principles of Engineering, Fashion Design I & II,
Virtual Enterprise Inc., and Culinary Arts.
• Lincoln Alternative High School offers credit
recovery, small class sizes, and real-world
applications while students complete their high
school diploma.
• Diverse enrichment opportunities: field trips,
clubs, special events, and service learning.
• Academic All-State sports teams.
• Outstanding
programs.
band,
choir,
and
fine
arts
Unlimited Schools of Choice registration is open until September 5, 2014 at 4 p.m.
Application forms are available at the Administration Office, at each school building,
and online. To register your student, call 989-723-8131 today.
Letter to the Editor
I want to thank all of those who came out and voted in
the Aug. 5 primary. Without your support, I would not be
moving on to the Nov. 4 election.
I also need to thank all who put out yard signs, stuffed
thousands of envelopes and assisted me in knocking on
thousands of doors. You know who you are, and your faith
in my candidacy is greatly appreciated.
Finally, I would like to give a special thanks to my two
primary opponents, who both ran positive campaigns and
were true gentlemen to me throughout the process.
As we take this campaign into November, please be assured that I will continue to fully serve the county as your
prosecuting attorney. I may not be able to reach out to as
many people as I would like, but my priority remains to
do the job I was elected to do. Thank you again, and on to
November!
Deana Finnegan, Corunna
IN ALL, $3,000 – The Corunna Athletic Club has awarded four athletic scholarships to graduating senior athletes
this year for their outstanding achievements throughout
their high school athletic careers.
Club members and recipients are (from left): Kimberly Forbush, $500, Michigan State; Payton Birchmeier, $1,000, Marist College; MJ Miles, $1,000, Central
Michigan; Spencer Napier, $500, Baker College; and
Club President Tammy Ferhenback who said: “The Corunna Athletic Club is proud to have given thousands of
dollars in scholarships over the years to the athletes at The Graham Church annual Toy and Clothing Exchange,
Corunna High School.”
(Courtesy Photo) with size ranges of newborn to youth 14, will be 9 a.m. to
On behalf of The People’s Choice Committee, we wish to express our appreciation and
gratitude to the voters of Shiawassee County!
A democracy truly does spring from the grassroots level. We could not have had this
measure of success without all of you who attended board meetings, donated time/money, took a yard sign, talked to your family and friends; and, most importantly, voted Aug.
5 for improving our local government.
Our success moves us closer to bringing common sense and accountability back to
our county government. To complete this journey, we still must address several more
commissioner races in the Nov. 4 general election. This upcoming board’s election is all
about their direction and administration over the past 10 years.
The majority of the current board (with the exception of Commissioners Holzhausen and
Schneider) still does not get the message that all we ever wanted was for them to share in
the sacrifices, as has everyone else (i.e. the county employees and the taxpayers).
Anyone wishing to join this historic grassroots effort may call (989) 725-5389. Thank
you...this is a proud moment for Shiawassee County!
Barb Clatterbaugh, Owosso
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Free Children’s Boutique
HIGHLIGHT
CROSSWINDS Café at the
Owosso Community Airport
open again, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
weekends for breakfast and
lunch. All welcome to watch airplanes arriving and departing.
noon Saturday, Aug. 23, at the church, 8920 Britton Road,
Laingsburg (517) 675-5401. Also included will be books
of all types. Nothing is for sale. “Take what you can use,”
said organizers.
Persons attending the free Children’s Boutique are asked
to take along quality items a family could use: Clothing
must be clean, with no stains or tears; Toys must be clean,
unbroken, with no missing parts; Books should be complete, with no missing or torn pages and no marks.
Burns Township Board to Buy
Streeter Property
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By Graham Sturgeon, staff writer
The Burns Township Board voted 3-2 on Monday, Aug. 11, to purchase the property
where the Streeter Funeral Home was located for no more than $80,000 (the property is
listed at $71,000) to build a new Township Hall and Library. The funeral home, which was
owned and operated by Ernie Streeter for many years, was destroyed by fire Jan. 27, 2011.
Township Clerk Sharon Granger had informed the board that the current site of the
Township Hall, which is on the north side of Bath Road at the corner of Champagne
Lane, is too small to accommodate the township’s fire staff and the Township Hall facilities together, so an addition or new building would be necessary.
Supervisor Dave Mitchell, along with Treasurer Valerie Ritter and Trustee Cheryl Cole,
believe that the Streeter site, which is further east on the south side of Bath Road, would
be optimal for many reasons. In addition to the existing township building needing upgrades to its equipment and storage space, the three also cited the benefit of being closer
to the downtown area as reasoning for their decision. The Streeter site also has two sewer
hook-ups and two water hook-ups, as well as two existing buildings that could be put to
use by the township.
The dissenting voters, Township Clerk Granger and Trustee Gary Adams, said they
were caught off guard by this proposal, and do not like the idea of spending upwards
of $80,000 to purchase a new site when the township already owns five acres at its current location. According to Clerk Granger, the board has been planning for nearly three
years to add on to the current building and has raised nearly $500,000 to do just that.
This proposal, which Granger says was “sprung on” herself and Trustee Adams, could
create many potential problems. If the township offices were moved across the street to
the new site, that would leave the Burns Township Fire Department to care for the entire
existing building with the 1 mill operating budget the department has, which Granger
said “would be next to impossible.” She said she is also worried that the Fire Department
would then be responsible for the much-needed repairs that the Bath Road facility is in
line for. These repairs include an update to the radiant heating system and the tiling of
the parking lot, which would have to come out of the Fire Department’s operating budget
or their 1/2 mill repair and equipment budget.
“I was completely caught off guard by this proposal, and I do not appreciate being put in
this position,” she said. Granger hopes that this is not the last word on the issue, and she
“hopes that the board would want the approval of all five members before going ahead
with such an expensive project.”
HIGHLIGHT
CRAFTS – The 2014 Holiday Shores Craft Show and
Marketplace will be 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at
Holiday Meadows Golf Course,
North of Durand at 10915
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THE FRESH & LOCAL Market at
DeVries Nature Conservancy, operating
3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the DNC’s red
barn, 2635 N. M-52, began with a ceremonial ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon,
Aug. 13, involving the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
The chamber’s oversized scissors were
held by DeVries Nature Conservancy Executive Director Ken Algozin joined by
board members Charlie Keenan and Aubrey Grant, her son, James, 8, the DeVries Garden Manager Heather Schwerin
of Clio, Linda Keenan, Ambassadors and
Sue Osika of the chamber’s staff.
Charlie Keenan, who is president of the
Owosso Community Players, has grown
pumpkins at DeVries for four years,
which are available to the public. Aubrey
Grant was co-manager of the Downtown
Owosso Farmers’ Market during a transitional time.
It operates on the principal that fresh, locally grown food should be available and
affordable to everyone. The Market’s midweek hours of operation were selected to
accommodate anyone whose work schedule or family responsibilities limit their
ability to attend the traditional Saturday
morning farmers’ markets, said Algozin.
In addition to cash payments, the Market accepts Visa, MasterCard, Debit cards
and SNAP benefits (Bridge Cards). Individuals interested in volunteering at the
DeVries Community Garden will receive
produce vouchers in exchange for hours
worked. In addition to items grown at
the DeVries community garden, produce
from other local growers will be available
for purchase. For more information, persons may call (989) 723-3365, or send an
email to Heather (the Garden Guru) at
[email protected].
Art Bra Fundraiser Tickets
The Memorial Healthcare Foundation will host its fourth annual Silver Stars “Support
the Foundation” Art Bra event at the Comstock Inn and Conference Center on Aug. 21.
All 2014 Art Bra entries are displayed through Aug. 19 in the Memorial Medical Arts
Building, 721 N. Shiawassee (M-52), Owosso.
Tickets for the Aug. 21 Art Bra Reception are $25 and can be purchased in the Memorial Healthcare Foundation office or by calling (989) 729-4675. A 10 percent dinner
discount at the Tanglewood Lounge of the Comstock Inn will be offered 4 to 7 p.m. Aug.
21 and is included with a ticket. The event begins at 7 pm.
Viewing of the Art Bras is free and open to the public weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to offer a monetary vote for their favorite entry, $1 per vote. The Art
Bra receiving the most in donations will be announced at the fundraising event the night
of Aug. 21.
This year’s Bra models include Joe Leonard, Frank Fear, Phil Liagre, Gale Burke,
Matt Hufnagel, Dr. Richard Schulz, Dr. Forrest Robart, Alec Faber, Greg Kannan and
Linda Swatman.
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Death Notices
Eileen Delia Nimphie, 89, of
Durand, passed away Thursday,
July 31. A private family memorial service will be held at a
later date.
Judy Woodbury-Brown, 59, of
Perry, passed away Thursday,
July 31. Services were Monday,
Aug. 4 with interment at Rose
Lawn Cemetery.
Raymond L.D. Fuja, 92, of Durand, passed away Friday, Aug.
1. There will be no services at
this time.
Dennis Wayne Swantek, 61,
formerly of Durand, passed
away Saturday, July 12. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Aug. 2.
Mark C. Francis, 54, of Owosso,
passed away Friday, Aug. 1. Services were Monday, Aug. 4 with
interment at Hillcrest Memorial
Gardens.
Ellen I. Pochert, 78, of Midland,
formerly of Owosso, passed
away Saturday, Aug. 2. Services
were Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Darryl Cole Mangles, 69, of
Perry, passed away Friday, Aug.
1. Services were Thursday, Aug.
7 with interment at Oak Plains
Cemetery.
Sarah M. Berry, 57, of Owosso,
passed away Sunday, Aug. 3. A
Memorial Service was Tuesday,
Aug. 5.
Bruce Miller Robb, 69, of Owosso, passed away Friday, Aug. 1.
Services were Friday, Aug. 8.
LeRoy Tyson Harrison, 77, of
Lennon, passed away Saturday,
Aug. 2. A private family service
will be held.
Joshua C. Barancik, 33, of Chesaning, passed away Monday,
Aug. 4. A Funeral Mass was
Thursday, Aug. 7 with interment
at Resurrection Cemetery.
William C. “Bill” Stuart, 66, of
Bay City, formerly of Owosso,
passed away Saturday, Aug. 2. A
celebration of life was Saturday,
Aug. 9.
If it wasn’t for the Headlee Amendment we would be renting our property from the
government as they do in Russia. The government would have taxed us out of ownership.
Government uses all the best reasons to increase their income under the pretext that
they are doing this because they need more income to help the Veterans, schools, roads,
ambulance service, fire departments, road improvement, elderly, handicapped and every
thing else that people are compassionate about.
When a person runs for office they should understand that they are being elected to
operate the office with the money that the voters have allowed them to use, not bypass
Headlee, create and raise everything they can contrive to increase revenue.
In 2007 our county commissioners voted in new private road requirements. Many
residential developments are created with private roads. The private roads are to be developed and maintained by the developer or the residents as agreed. The county has no
obligation to maintain or improve any part of the road.
In 2007 the best lake development since Manitou was under way at the former Springbrook Lake. It was a fantastic development with large lots and high-end housing. This
was being developed and budgeted with a private road agreement.
The county road commissioner wanted the private road to be upgraded to such high
standards that it destroyed the entire development. The Board of Realtors, myself and
several other realtors, the developer and others fought the new ridiculous upgrade to the
private road rules to no avail. The shortsighted commissioners destroyed what could be
bringing in huge amounts of revenue that could be used
for all the wonderful things I mentioned above.
Owosso has made destructive decisions for no apparent
good reasons that killed potential revenue. Now they want
us to pay more taxes for their shortsightedness. Say no to
all Headlee Overrides. Let them know that they will loose
elcome to
their jobs if they don’t think like responsible people that
are working on behalf of the citizens.
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Dance Studio Opening
The Grand Opening Registration Open House for Infinity Dance Company of Perry will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 21, at their new studio in Perry, 126 Main (M-52).
“The studio will be featuring Tap, Ballet, Baton, Jazz,
Hip Hop, All Boy Hip Hop, Tumble/Gymnastics, Modern, Irish, Beginner Combo classes, Preschool Sessions,
Adult Tap, Adult Jazz and Zumba, ages 3 through 93,”
said owner Kelly Clymer-Malone. Classes will be taught
by Anna Hamlin, Jen Scheffler, Jordyn Hunt and Tracy
Schultz under my direction. Classes will begin the second
week of September. We’re now taking registrations!” For
more, persons may contact her at [email protected], leave a message or text at (810) 247-6935, or on
Facebook under Kelli Malone (Infinity Dance). She grew
up in the Durand area.
“Perseverance, secret of all triumphs.”
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will share “He Put A Song In
My Heart” at the Corunna
Church of the Nazarene,
230 N. Woodworth at Corunna Avenue (M-71) at 6
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Pastor Mike Prince said: “We
want to invite gospel music
friends to come and enjoy
original songs by Lynn, as
he shares how God has directed his life after 20 plus
years as a nightclub entertainer. His songs speak to the changes he’s gone through
and how God continues to direct him as a believer.”
Webster is a 1964 graduate of Owosso High School and
1969 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University. Since his return to Owosso in 1993, he has served as worship leader
at Bethel Evangelical Free Church, Bentley Wesleyan
in Burton and the Owosso First Church of God. He and
his wife Diana now attend the Owosso Free Methodist
Church and he is part of the worship team. A free-will offering will be taken. For additional information, persons
may call the church, (989) 743-5727.
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Owosso and Cat
Problems
The City Council will talk about doing
something about nuisance cats, feral cats
and cat colonies in neighborhoods – all
after a Dutchtown resident asked the city
council’s members Aug. 4 to “do your
jobs” on enforcement of the City Code
which limits adult animals to three per
residence. Councilmembers turned to City
Manager Don Crawford and Public Safety
Director Kevin Lenkert to follow-up on the
Code enforcement. That will be during the
7:30 p.m. Monday meeting.
A year ago Crawford proposed that the
city license both dogs and cats when he
was asking that the city take licensing
away from Shiawassee County. The council held a public hearing on that, but put
the proposal on hold while enforcement
of dog issues was reviewed with county
commissioners.
The city has a leash law – requiring that
all dogs be on a leash when they are off an
owner’s property, except if they are at the
Bark Park, or face the potential of a fine up
to $500. Owners must clean up dog and cat
droppings under the Code, or face a fine
up to $500 as well. Dogs are banned from
being loose on a sidewalk or anyone else’s
property at any time in Owosso.
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The Dental Bus at
Children’s Health Fair
The Michigan Dental Outreach is providing its Dental Bus to the Children’s
Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 21, on the grounds of the Steam
Railroading Institute, 405 S. Washington
(M-71), Owosso.
This is an opportunity for Medicaid and
MIchild participants to receive “Free”
dental cleaning, screening and fluoride
treatment. Exams and treatment are also
available for uninsured children at a cost
ranging from $66 to $133 for a full dental cleaning, screening and fluoride treatment. Walk-ins are welcome, but may require a wait. It is recommended to make
an appointment by calling Terry Bush at
SRI, (989) 720-3953 or email terry.b@
mstrp.com.
Painting Class
The Shiawassee Arts Center will be offering an Acrylic Painting Techniques class
with Tonya Henderson, artist/instructor, 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16 through
30. Persons will learn to use acrylic paints,
tools and mediums.
There will be exercises in paint mixing
and layering, demonstrations on techniques,
such as creating textures, photo transfers
and stroke work. There will be question and
answer sessions, practice time, guidance
while working and tips on finishing paintOwosso’s open outdoor burning Code al- ings. The supply list includes: 1/2 to 3/4lows such burning only 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. inch flat brush, round brush, tube acrylics
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Under state law in red, yellow, blue, white and black, water
for Clean Air, that restriction extends about container, pre-stretched canvases and any
a quarter mile beyond the city limits into other painting supplies a person may alboth Caledonia and Owosso townships.
ready own. The cost is $90 for a SAC member; $100 for a non-member.
Pre-registration and payment
only
required. The Arts Center
(double occp)
is at 206 Curwood Castle
Drive, Owosso. Persons
may call (989) 723-8354 for
registration or information
on classes.
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HIGHLIGHTS
ICE CREAM SOCIAL Kids
Day, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
24, at Middlebury United Methodist Church, 8100 W. Hibbard
Road, Ovid.
Homemade ice cream with a
Sundae bar, desserts and hot
dogs will be available. Weather permitting there will be a
bounce house plus other kids
activities. “Come join the fun.
There will be a free will donation,” said organizers.
ANGELS OUTREACH free
clothing, noon to 3 p.m. second and fourth Saturday of the
month, 426 E. Mason, Owosso.
Also accepting clothing donations for the give-away. For
more, persons can call Christial, (517) 803-6745; or Kelly,
(989) 721-6389.
Sponsors Sought
The Durand Band Boosters fourth annual BANDtastice
Chicken Dinner will be 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at
the Durand VFW Hall. “Once again we are asking area
individuals, businesses and organizations to be a Durand
Band Sponsor to help cover the expenses of our Band program. As a Durand Band Sponsor you have the opportunity for several different sponsorship levels. We are also
looking for items for our raffle table if you would like to
do that instead, said Chris Anderson, director of Bands.
Donation to be an “Ultimate Band Sponsor” is $500; Five
Note Sponsor, $250; Four Note Sponsor, $150; Three Note
Sponsor, $100; Two Note Sponsor, $75; One Note Sponsor,
$50; and Friend of the Band, $25.
To become a Durand Band Sponsor, persons may send
a check, payable to the Durand Band Boosters, to Kathy
Wilson, Durand Band Boosters, 4687 S. Durand Road, Durand MI 48429. The band’s tax ID number is 39-1681260.
Constitution,” said a member.
“Sale will include some old furniture, books, some dolls and
other miscellaneous items.
HIGHLIGHTS
WORK is expected to begin about Nov. 1 to transform
the Matthews Building across from Owosso City Hall,
said co-owner Randy Woodworth on Tuesday night after
a special Owosso City Council meeting.
The western building will become a restaurant, with an
area overlooking the Shiawassee River. The middle building will become a brewery, with a beer garden in the front
lawn area.
The three buildings along Water Street, where the Mueller Brothers Brewery was about 100 years ago, will have
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THE FOOD PANTRY operated by the Corunna Ministerial Association is open
10 a.m. to noon Thursdays.
Persons are asked to phone
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(989) 743-5050.
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and Dennis Byers grew up
in Owosso, as did sound
man Dan Dodd. Their parents are Dan Byers and Diana Webster.
“We’re extremely excited
at the opportunity to host
this event at the newly-restored Lebowsky Center!”
said event promoter Lynn
Webster. “I’m confident
that area gospel music lovers will become major fans
of Freedom Quartet.”
Tickets are available at
the Lebowsky’s Studio
Theater Box Office, 114 E.
Main, downtown Owosso,
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door. Concertgoers can be
admitted at 6 p.m. for the
7 p.m. concert.
GARAGE Sale Benefit for the
Shiawassee County 9/12 Commission will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 21, 22 and 23 at 1477 Carland Road, which is north of M21 and the area of the Owosso
Speedway.
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retail on the first floor and 17 apartments on the upper
floors, said developer Ryan Henry of the Kincaid-Henry
group, also renovating and remodeling the historic National Guard Armory for the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce.
The Armory project will see about a $4 million investment, said Henry. The Mueller Brothers Brewery/Matthews Building project will be about $6 million.
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LABOR DAY WALK – The 11th annual
Footbridge Fitness Walk, from the Heritage Footbridge in Owosso to the County
Fair Footbridge between Stu Coutts Pavilion and McCurdy Park in Corunna, 3.5
miles via the James Miner River Trail and
Nature Walk will be underway at 8 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 1. Persons can begin registering at 7 a.m. in Owosso’s Curwood Castle Park near the Heritage Footbridge.
There will be an all-you-can-eat pancake
breakfast available in the lower level of
the newly-remodeled Community Center
(historically, The Casino) in McCurdy
Park; adults, $6, children, $3.
New this year, the Shiawassee Arts Center will be open for persons to purchase
coffee and baked goods. As in past years,
after the walk, Indian Trails will provide
bus rides at $2 each from Corunna back
to downtown Owosso.
Special commemorative T-shirts, sponsored by Meijer, were shown Wednesday
morning, Aug. 13, at the Owosso-area
Meijer. Gathered were (from left): Taylor
Bebow of Ovid, from the Meijer Bakery;
Sara Sleeseman of Corunna, from the
Meijer Deli; Corunna Mayor Chuck Kerridge; his wife, Donna, who heads the Fitness Walk each year; Chris Walser, Meijer
Food Lines Team leader; Owosso Mayor
Ben Frederick; Kathy Ellithorpe, Owosso,
Meijer Service coordinator; Tammy Sporcic, Owosso, Meijer Produce; and Yvonne
Cross, Owosso, cashier.
The T-shirts are $5 each, small to extra
large; $7 for 2 and 3 extra large sizes, said
Donna Kerridge. They are available in advance at Donna’s Reflections, 201 E. McNeil (M-71) in Corunna. Proceeds from
the sales will go to upkeep of the river
trail. For more, persons may contact her,
(989) 277-9557.
Ryan Renee Bruno
McKinley AnnMarie Palmer
Barry Matthew Steiger
Dean Thomas Marnon
Elizabeth Marie Lobb
Jonah Steven Bush
DURAND AREA SCHOOLS
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The Durand Area Schools’ District is accepting applications from parents of non-resident students
for the enrollment of their child/children in grades and/or programs for the Fall of 2014.
To obtain an application for enrollment call (989) 288-2681 or visit our website at www.durand.k12.mi.us.
All applications must be submitted by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014.
District Programs:
• District Wide North Central Accreditation
• State Aligned Curriculum
• Highly Qualified Teaching Staff
• Advanced Placement Classes
• After School Academic Help Program
• Dual Enrollment with Mott Community
College, U of M Flint, Lansing Community
College and Baker College
• Career Technical Education Programs
• Foreign Language Classes Grades K-12
• Preschool Programs
• Childcare Program Before & After School
6am-6pm
• Full Day Kindergarten
• Exceptional Booster Groups and
Parent Involvement at All Levels!
We provide an exciting learning environment
that motivates and engages students to
reach their potential.
AWARD WINNING:
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WINNERS – The winners in the annual Precious Baby
Contest by Shiawassee Right to Life at its booth during
the Shiawassee County Fair were listed Wednesday, Aug.
13, by Dennis Hrcka.
They are: First Place, $300, Ryan Renee Bruno, parents
Shaun and Ashley Bruno. Second Place, $150, McKinley
AnnMarie Palmer, parents Jillyn Warner and Jeff Palmer; Third Place, $100, Barry Matthew Steiger, parents
Andy and Amanda Steiger.
Fourth Place, $50, Dean Thomas Marnon, parent Maggie Marnon; Fifth Place, $50 Elizabeth Marie Lobb, parents Aaron and Emily Lobb; and Sixth Place, $50, Jonah
Steven Bush, parent Jamie Bush.
(Courtesy Photos)
HIGHLIGHTS
CASINO OUTING – The
Bill and Kay Scarlett Family Scholarship presents a FireKeepers Casino bus trip Sunday,
Sept. 21.
Bus departs at 12:30 p.m. and
returns at 8 p.m. Persons going
meet at the Owosso-area Meijer parking lot, corner of M-21
and State Road. Cost is $35 per
person, which includes bus ticket, $20 back on a playcard and a
$5 food voucher.
Money due by Sept. 5; expecting to fill bus fast. For more,
persons may call Sue Arendt,
(989) 666-3636.
LENNON COMMUNITY
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621-3676, leave a message and
someone will return the call.
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GOLF OUTING - Owosso Memorial VFW Post 9455 is hosting a golf outing Sunday, Aug.
17, at the Pine Hills Golf Course,
6603 Woodbury Road Laingsburg. Cost is $40 per person
with green fees, cart and lunch
included. Sign up sheets are at
the Post home, 519 S. Chipman,
Owosso and at the golf course.
The fun begins with a shotgun
start at 1 p.m. Teams and single entries accepted the day of
the outing and organizers will
match persons up with someone
if they don’t have a team. For
more information, persons may
call John Gorte, (989) 627-4253.
Open to the public. Everyone is
welcome.
EUCHRE tournament 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Owosso Eagles Club to benefit the
American Cancer Society. Entry fee is $10, which includes
Coney dogs. Sign up starts at
4:15 p.m. Play begins at 5 p.m.
For more information or to sign
up early persons may call Jan
Pitt, (989) 277-4386, or Emma
Seigel, (989) 277-5944. Will
pay three places; 50/50 tickets
available.
KERBY SCHOOL Reunion,
1 p.m. through the day Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Gilna Farm,
5160 Serr Road, east of Corunna. Persons attending are asked
to take along a dish to pass and
any memorabilia they may have.
All dinnerware and beverages
provided.
This reunion is for any and all
who may have attended either
Kerby School. The “new” Kerby
School operated for decades off
E. M-21 at Kerby and Shipman
roads (the East Five Points).
For questions, persons may call
(both 989) Maureen, 743-3996,
or Nora, 743-5751.
We would like to thank the communities of Laingsburg and Owosso, as well as the neighboring communities, for your generosity and
support through this difficult time
in our lives.
The Coral for Crystal benefit June
28 at American Legion Post 248
in Laingsburg was a huge success.
Thank you to those who organized
everything, set up and cleaned up,
served food and drinks, donated food, donated raffle and
silent auction items, donated financially and just simply
attended! The constant flow of people there was overwhelming and brought Jason and I to tears! You all truly
have servant hearts and we are forever grateful to have
you all in our lives.
This benefit could not have been possible without
each and every one of you. We cannot thank everyone
enough for all that has been done, and continues to be
done, for our precious family. The money raised was
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astounding and will help beyond
measure as I continue to fight the
battle of a lifetime. As expenses
keep coming, from gas to drive
to Novi weekly, to healthier food
options, supplements and medical
bills, we are so thankful we do not
have to stress about how to pay
for it all. But the money doesn’t
mean nearly as much to us as the
true love and sincere prayers and
(Courtesy Photo) heartfelt thoughts our family receives daily.
God has chosen me to be His seed and is using me in so
many ways to bring glory to Him! If ever you are struggling, you can find comfort in Him… I promise life is
easier when you have a great vertical relationship with
God. Find the good and the joy in life every single day
and wake up happy!
They say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes
an army to help others get through some of the toughest
times in a person’s life. Thank you for being my army!
Love, prayers and thanks to you all.
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HOSPICE HOUSE of Shiawassee operates The Thrifty Angel,
selling donated items to help
with funding the House, 2005
Copas Road (about a half mile
west of State Road). It is open 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
CURWOOD Castle in Owosso
is normally open 1 to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $2 per adult; $1 per
child. All proceeds from admission and souvenirs sold go
toward keeping the Castle open
and restoration efforts.
Providing quality veterinary care to the Michigan horse community.
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funds donated by the Morning Kiwanis. I also want to
publicly thank Ned DeGalan of MMI Financial Group
who I met through the Chamber for his guidance and support regarding my Eagle Project.
Thank you to Troop 85 of Owosso, and the Boy Scouts
of America, and our chartering organization, Trinity
United Methodist Church, for989-723-1118
giving me the opportunity to do this project. I wish to thank Scouts and adults
for their help in clearing the Trail, specifically: Scott
Wilkinson, Spencer Wilkinson, Colton Wilkinson and
Sebastian Verdoux.
Thank you to Jeff Peltier, the architect, for designing the
stairs and to Dave Chrenka, the county building inspector, for making sure the building
of the stairs follows the
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Building Code.
Thank you to Tom Leaf for all the time you put in on
building the stairs, doing videography and photography
and for being in charge of the monies for the project. You
are a true friend and you made my project easier through
your support, knowledge and time.
Special thanks to the tellers and staff at SageLink Credit
Union for allowing us to have the account and for accepting donations. Special thanks to Tom Campbell and the
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Argus
Press for accepting donations as well. I thank my
mom, dad and my brother,
Mike, for their support during the project.
Lastly, I want to thank the
man himself, Tom Harkema, for being a good coach
and a better friend. “Play
Hard, Make No Excuses,
Have Fun!”
I would like to extend my thanks to the Shiawassee
County community for their support in the construction
of the stairs at Henderson Road County Park and the Tom
Harkema Memorial Trail. Thank you to the Harkema
family! I especially appreciate Sue Harkema and Mary
Kay Kenny. I could not have built this without your support. All you have done is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to the Owosso Public Schools for their support. Specifically, Teresa Laskowski for coordinating
the National Honor Society Volleyball Tournament, Jeff
Phillips, Mark Erickson, and Supt. Dr. Andrea Tuttle and
the students who donated time and money for all of their
support. I would like to thank the entire Emerson School
community for the surprise donation made from their
Family Fun Night.
I appreciate all the funds donated for the project from
all sources. I want to recognize Main Beverage Company
since they were the first business to donate and made the
largest donation by any business to the project.
To the men who worked on the project: Thank You! I
appreciate Ric Crawford for transporting and spreading
gravel. Tony Newman, the Drain Commissioner, without
your guidance and help, the project could not have been
done especially the culvert installation. Sean Cooney and
Mark from Home Depot: your help, support and knowledge in building the stairs was instrumental in completing
the project. Josh Poullion, Noah Giraud, Jared Mersino
and Ben Culp all donated time to help build the stairs and
in other parts of the project. You each have my sincere
gratitude and thanks.
Phil Heavilin, Shiawassee County’s Building and
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Doherty,
Grounds Superintendent, was instrumental in the success Matt 1907
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of my project. He introduced me to Mr. Crawford, Mr.
Newman and Mr. Chrenka. He also guided me in getting
approval from the Shiawassee County Parks & Recreation
Commission. I thank the Commission for their support
as well.
Grateful thanks to Dean Welte and the Shiawassee
County Road Commission for donating gravel. I also
thank Constine Gravel Company for their support and
donating the gravel needed to complete the project. Ad989-723-1118
vanced Drainage Systems
donated the culverts and I
appreciate their support.
NOTICE OF REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS
Many thanks to Sue
Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the James
Kadlek and the Shiawassee
P. Capitan & Hoschner Center, Office of Drain Commissioner, 149 E.
Regional Chamber of ComCorunna Ave L-1, Corunna, Michigan 48817, a review of apportionments
for maintenance work on the below mentioned drains will be held for one
merce for allowing me to
day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
speak to their membership
Middlebury
Burns & Vernon Jt
Stark
on two occasions and for
Muncil & Jackson Jt
Caledonia & Venice
Stewart
the kind generosity of those
Redson & Richards
Cravens
Stone
Shiawassee & Clinton #2 Jt Thomas Jt
Dunbar
members. I also very much
Smith #2
Fairfield, Elba & Duplain Jt
Townline
appreciate the support and
Limbarg
OWOSSO
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Tuesday Movie
Tickets
Are $5.00
for Most Movies
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& TICKET
INFORMATION
WWW.NCGMOVIES.COM
OR CALL
989-723-7469
314 E. Comstock St.
Now, therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons
interested in the above-mentioned drains and you, Shiawassee County
Clerk; and you, members of the Shiawassee County Road Commission; and
you, Supervisors of the Townships of Antrim, Burns, Caledonia Charter,
Fairfield, Hazelton, Middlebury, New Haven, Owosso Charter, Rush,
Sciota, Venice, and Vernon; and you, Mayor of the City of Laingsburg;
and you, Michigan Department of Transportation; and you Canadian
Railways and Central Michigan Railroad, are notified of such reviewing
of apportionments as aforesaid and be heard with respect to such special
assessments and your interest in relation thereto, if you so desire.
You are further advised that, pursuant to Section 155 of the Michigan
Drain Code, any owner of land within the drainage district or any city,
village, township, district or county, feeling aggrieved by the apportionment
of benefits made by the Drain Commissioner, any appeal the apportionment
within 10 days after the day of review of apportionment by making an
application to the Shiawassee County Probate Court for the appointment
of a board of review.
Information regarding these meetings may be obtained from the Shiawassee
County Drain Commissioner’s Office. Persons with disabilities needing
accommodations for effective participation in these meetings should contact
the Shiawassee County Drain Commissioner’s office at 989-743-2398
(voice) or through the Michigan Relay Center at 1-800-649-3777 (TTY) at
least 24 hours in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing
or other assistance.
Dated this 15th day of August 2014.
Anthony Newman
Shiawassee County Drain Commissioner
mation and applications, persons may contact: njolds96@
gmail.com.
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CALL For Art. The Swartz
Creek Area Art Guild announces its Fine Arts & Crafts Show,
Sept. 13 and 14, 2014 at Elms
Road Park in Swartz Creek.
All fine art and craft artists are
invited to partake in this event.
The fee is $125 ($100 for Guild
members). For additional infor-
THE Shiawassee Scribblers
writers group meets at 3 p.m. the
second Sunday of each month at
the Durand Church of the Nazarene. For more, persons may
contact Dona Jean Gillespie,
(989) 729-0214, for details.
Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Notice of Public Hearing
The Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) shall
hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on September 3, 2014 at the Township
Hall at 135 N. State Road The public hearing is to consider the following
item:
Item 1: A request to allow a land division that would result in a parcel that
exceeds the maximum 4 to 1 lot depth to width ratio. The parcel that is the
subject of this request is located at 4700 E Wilkinson Road.
Requested by: Jordan Pincik
This meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to comment on
the variance request but is unable to attend the meeting may send their
comments to - Caledonia Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, 135
N State Road, Owosso, MI 48867. A copy of the request is available at the
Caledonia Charter Township Hall between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Fridays or
by contacting the Township Zoning Administrator, Doug Piggott at Rowe
Incorporated at (800) 837-9131.
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Health Clinics, Services
The Shiawassee County Health Department has offices
in the lower level of the county’s Courts and Public Health
Building, in the block north of the historic Shiawassee
County Courthouse, downtown Corunna. SCHD offices
are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.
Closed weekends and holidays. The institution is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.
Immunization Clinic is every Wednesday by appointment. For children, there is a $15 fee per vaccine charged
by the State. Private-pay vaccines are available for children and adults; call for prices, (989) 743-2356, and for
an appointment. If a parent is not accompanying the child
please call to obtain consent forms. These can also be
printed from our website: health.shiawassee.net.
SLOAN’S SEPTIC
TANK SERVICE
Septic Tanks CLEANED
WIC (Women, Infants and Children). For an appointment call (989) 743-2383 or 1-800-859-4229 press 1.
Children’s Special Health Care Services. For an appointment call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 5.
HIV Testing and Counseling. Anonymous HIV testing
by appointment for a $25 fee. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1800-859-4229 press 0.
TB Testing on Tuesdays by appointment. Call (989) 7432355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 0 to schedule.
STD Referrals. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229
press 0 for more information.
Maternal/Infant Health Program (MIHP) offers guidance for expectant mothers and/or infants through one
year of age on Medicaid. Call (989) 743-2319 for more
information.
Vision and Hearing Screening offered for preschool and
school age children. Call for (989) 743-2355 or 1-800859-4229 press 0 for information or an appointment.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control
Program (BCCCP).
989-723-1118
Free breast exams, mammograms and pap smears for persons 40 years to 64 years of age income based. Please call
(989) 743-2370 or 1-800-859-4229 for guidelines.
Parent Helpline. Call 1-800-942-HELP.
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Portable Restroom Rentals
FAMILY OWNED
Call (989) 845-6280 • Chesaning
Maple Rapids
Lumber Mill
Farm Lumber Sawn to Order
BUYERS
OF STANDING
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6366 N. Forest Hill Rd.
989-682-4225
Evening
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AUCTION
KITSMILLER RV
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Sales Manager
[email protected] See dealer
www.shaheenchevrolet.com
for details.
989-723-1118
1211 N. Cedar, Mason, MI 48854
Lansing, MI • 517-394-3006
[email protected]
1 & 2 Bedroom
Spacious
Living
989-723-1118
989-288-6825
Directions: US127 to the Cedar St/Mason exit, northeast on Cedar
to the sale.
Mel White, Auctioneer
517-394-0330
800-678-9561
1907 W. M-21,
Owosso
Conveniently
Located
Minutes
from I-69 in Durand
Saturday, Aug. 23, 10:00 AM
TERMS OF SALE: cash, check with proper ID, or pre-approved financing.
All items are being sold “as-is” and no warranty is provided. Sales must
be settled for in full, on the day of the sale. Neither the seller nor the
auctioneer will be responsible for accidents while on the property or on any
of the items after they are sold. No trade-ins will be taken at the auction.All
units are subject to prior sale until 8/17. The seller reserves the right to accept or reject final bid on most all of the units in the sale. All sales are final.
Starting
$219mo.
2014 Traverse 2WD LS
Jeff Cords
OVER 100 UNITS!
CALL MARK ROBERTS, sales manager, 888-273-6963 for
further details.
INSPECTION: Monday through Friday August 18-22 during
regular business hours. If you wish finance your purchase you
must obtain prior approval through the finance office.
HELPING – Durand Lions Treasurer Cam Canute presented Boy Scout Troop 84 with a check for $500 on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Trumble Park pavilion in Durand for
the work the troop did collecting trash during this year’s
Railroad Days weekend.
Gathered were (from left): Canute, Scout Master Bill
Brooks, Scout Camrin Evans and assistant Scout Master
Doug Evans. The troop also wanted to recognize members Nathan and Angela Jacobs, Ben Wagner, Ian McCullough, Mike and Mikey Costello and Deb Brooks for
their help in the project.
(Independent Photo/GRAHAM STURGEON)
I stock what you can’t find at the hardware store.
USED INVENTORY REDUCTION
KITSMILLER RV has had a fantastic year selling new trailers
and motor homes. Their lot is filled to capacity with trade ins. The
2015 are on order and will be arriving soon. They simply have no
room to put them.
Full inventory and pictures on my web page @ melwhiteauctioneer.com or kitsmillerrv.com
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Mon.-Fri. 8-5
Sat. 8-12
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We Repair Remote Fobs & Install Deadbolts
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(989) 494-9535
• We Buy Standing Timber
Black Walnut & All Other Hardwoods
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Owosso
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MUSIC • DANCING
Kid’s Activities Start at 2pm
Shiawassee Conservation
Association
4247 N. M-52 • Owosso • 725-7588
For information call SCA Member Jim Watters 989-277-0608
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AMISH FURNITURE
AN AMISH LOG HEADBOARD and Queen Pillow
Top Mattress Set. Brand
new-never used, sell all for
$275. 989-923-1278.
Auction
Lifetime Collection Antiques Estate: 10:01 A.M.
Sat., Aug. 30, 1551 Ivanhoe Rd., Ludington, MI.
Antique & Wicker Furniture; Antiques; Glass &
China; Clocks; Primitives;
Collectibles; Books; Garage & Tools. Go to:
http://tinyurl.com/BaslerAntiqueAuction Epic Auctions 517-927-5028
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day quotes. Call toll-free at
1-800-682-7010 and we’ll
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Trusses. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume
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AUG. 20TH-21ST,
10AM-6PM
11669 E. Newburg Rd.,
Durand. Old cupboards,
rockers, trunk, pine coffee
table, redwood picnic table
w/benches, golf clubs &
carts, much more.
AUG. 23RD, 10AM-4PM
12269 Ruppert Rd., Perry
Eight years of retired
stamps & craft sale. Over
200 sets. Pick equal value
free from new catalog.
Friends welcome & prizes.
Lots of fun
DURAND CHURCH OF
the Nazarene
Annual Rummage Sale
9725 E. Monroe Rd.
Durand
Thursday, August 21st
9am-5pm
Friday, August 22nd
9am-5pm
Saturday, August 23rd 9
9am-2pm
Please use back entrance.
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Garage Sales
GARAGE SALE
1245 E. Lovejoy Rd., Perry
Aug. 22nd-24th, 9am-6pm
Clothes all sizes, furniture
& much more.
GARAGE SALE
AUG. 22nd-23rd, 9am-4pm
503 Hampton, Durand
Household items &
some antiques.
LARGE BARN SALE
Aug. 21st-23rd, 8am-?
3627 Brown Rd., Durand
Lots of everything!!
MOVING SALE
2 Days Only
Aug. 21st-22nd, 9am-?
325 S. Clark St.,
Chesaning
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A LAWSON’S
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Will be conducted at:
377 Dutcher St.
(Corunna)
Aug. 21st-23rd
Thur.-Sat.
10am-6pm
Numbers at 9am on
first morning.
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you put into it,” said organizers.
Meetings at 6 p.m. the second
Monday of the month at the 401
Restaurant, in the Corunna City
Centre building, across from
the historic Shiawassee County
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COLLECTOR
DOWNSIZING SALE
1124 Riverside Dr.,
Owosso. Mission/Arts &
Craft furniture & accent
items, Hubley door stops,
pottery, Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald, quilts, Cobalt Blue Fiesta, and more. Aug.
20th-21st 2pm-7pm, Aug.
22nd 10am-2pm.
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NOW ACCEPTING
TRACTORS, Farm
Machinery, Boats, Gators,
Campers, Tools for
AUCTION
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Sat., Mar. 15, 9:30 am
1445 E. Lansing Rd.,
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Building / Home Imp.
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.
J&M WELL DRILLING
& Service, Inc., Perry
517-675-5956
Point of Sale
Inspections
Well drilling and repairs
Emergency Service
Available - Can cure
water odor problems
Pumps and tanks
Water testing
Waterhelpnow.com
Mention this ad and
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MICHAEL BERTHUME
CONSTRUCTION CO.
Custom Homes, Additions,
Remodeling, Garages,
Barns, Roofs,
Decks & More.
Licensed & Insured.
989-723-6712 or
517-202-6056.
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ROOF REPAIR &
REPLACEMENT
IMPROVE your Curb
Appeal today?
Free Estimates!
Licensed & Insured
Call us today
989-277-9898
www.mycurbappeal.com
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Sand & Gravel
GW HOLZHAUSEN
SAND & GRAVEL
Specializing in
driveways/parking areas.
Crushed asphalt-concrete
& new white concrete.
Also nutrient rich black dirt.
Free On-Site Estimates
Quality work Low Prices
Call Tim at:
517-974-4172
SUPERIOR PAINTING
&
DRYWALL
20 Years in Business
Highly Recommended
Robert Gos
989-288-5307
Backhoe, Post Holes,
Forks, Tracks,
5-Yard Stake Rack Dump.
General Contractor.
Licensed & Insured.
Jeff: 810-635-2111.
Tonya Goul
TRUCKING
Crushed Concrete:$90
Screened-Black-Dirt:$70
For All Your Trucking
Needs
Call Tonya
989-634-5873
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“He who opens a school
door, closes a prison.”
~ Victor Hugo
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Landscaping
NEED YOUR LAWN
MOWED?
Reasonables rates and
senior discounts.
Mention this ad when
calling 989-429-2767.
Cheaper Rates
Tree & Stump Removal
Trimming/Topping
Insured
Experienced
Free Estimates
Senior Discounts
810-247-4512
DRIMBY’S TREE
SERVICES: 989-666-3620,
Corunna. Tree & stump
removal. I have a 65ft.
bucket truck. Insured.
Call for free estimates.
40yrs experience. 10% discount for Senior Citizens
when mentioning this ad.
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Help Wanted
HIRING: FLATBED/TOW
TRUCK Driver/Operator
Must be able to drive a
manual transmission.
Must live in Owosso/Corunna area.
Submit resume, copy of
clean driving record, medical card, chauffers license:
P.O. Box 141 Corunna Mi.
48817
NOW HIRING
TRUCK DRIVER
Regional, Michigan driving
or CLASS A OTR
CALL 517-675-5847 or
517-881-1544
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~ Installed
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989-743-4457
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THE LADY WHO Paints
~Marita Rodgers~
Interior & Exterior Painting
~With~
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Construction, LLC
Serving Shiawassee
County since 1945
Call us for all your Painting
and Building projects.
Licensed & Insured
989-729-1945
Purchasing Standing
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Got a Tree?
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989-289-2329
Money DOES grow on
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989-627-3638
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HARLEY DAVIDSON 2000
SLH Electric Glide. 18,500
miles. $10,000. 50 Hummels between $100-$500.
15 Hummel Bells $200/all.
Triple dresser with lighted
Curio cabinet $200. Call
989-288-2274.
RETIRED HANDYMAN
BUILDSOur
birdFacebook
houses &®
feeders, dog
houses
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is a of any
size, also
rabbit/bunny
direct
connection
houses.
(2) dog houses
to community
news,
for medium size dog
highlighting our
ready to go. Oakley.
weekly newspaper
989-845-2641.
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1959 COCKSHUTT 550
gas tractor. Adjustable
wide front end $6,500. 6’
3pt hitch blade $200. 5’ cut
brush hog $300. 24” metal
brake $50. 810-513-3447.
STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR
SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255 or
989-723-2865.
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Lawn/Garden
FRANK’S PLACE
Your Source for Lawn &
Garden Sales, Service &
Parts. 989-288-4840
“Nothing will work
unless you do.”
~ Maya Angelou
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Horses & Equipment
HORSE SHOEING AND
TRIMMING. 30 years
experience. 517-625-8387.
Al Lickfeldt.
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Rentals
2 bedroom downstairs
house. $575/mo +$575/deposit. Garbage & water included. 989-723-4889 or
989-277-6981.
Musical Instruments
NAPIER MUSIC:
New and used string
instruments and accessories.
LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc.
8315 S. M-52, Owosso.
517-625-4954.
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2007 FORD FOCUS SES
Hatchback. 1 owner.
75,700 miles. CD/Air.
30mpg hwy. Light green.
$6,500. 989-413-1598.
LLC
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
COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Minutes from
I-69-Durand. Call for
details. 989-288-6825.
DURAND: NICE 2
Bedroom upstairs apartment. Call 989-239-1753
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
WHY RENT WHEN YOU
CAN OWN
LEASE TO OWN
No Banks
CASH FOR JUNKERS
Updated cozy 2 bed, 1
Crashed-running or not!
bath, garage. Corunna
Up to $1,000!!!
$64,900. $695/mo. Little
989-666-6365.
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3 possible 4 bedrooms,
Martin Powder Coating
sparkling kitchen & dining
124 W. Third Perry, MI
area plus semi-formal din(517-625-4220)
ing room, spacious carpeted living room, 2 baths,
central air, full- partially finished basement with recreation area, 2-car garage
with addition, well cared for
lot $124,900 Michigan
TRANSMISSIONS
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State Realty 989-723-2239
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
989-723-1118
SERVING
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AND
SURROUNDING AREAS
989-723-1118
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LEASE FOR
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Based on approved
credit. General Motors
Employee lease
36 months, 10,000 miles
per year. Volt must
qualify for Volt Loyalty.
$2500 total out of
pocket. Some vehicles
are demos. Must qualify
for lease loyalty.

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