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Curwood Festival Opening Ceremony
HHHH H Happy 4th of July! H Volume 31 - Number 79 www owossoindependent.com HHHHH Postal Customer July 1, 2015 SRI Non Profit Org U.S. Postage N N I Owosso, MI 48867 Permit No. 99 UN First Prize in Exhibit www owossoindependent.com FIRST PRIZE – Bobbi Margolis, who is from Okemos and is the Mid Michigan Art Guild President, won First prize for her mixed media piece and was honored during the Sunday afternoon, June 28, reception at the Shiawassee Arts Center in Curwood Castle Park, Owosso. The exhibit by the Mid-Michigan Art Guild, continues through Aug. 2 at the Arts Center. The public is always welcome and there is no admission charge. The Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive, is normally open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Additional winners featured inside. (Courtesy Photo) Fourth Place in the World “The Perry Middle School Community Problem Solving Team members have earned Fourth Place finalists in their Middle Division at International Competition!” said Jan McMullen, The team consists of Olivia Lewis, Presitary (Co-President and Secretary,) Dylan Spenny, Treascondent (Treasurer, Co-Construction and Co-President,) Parker Lewis, Data-Dude (Co-Treasurer and Spreadsheet Specialist,) Nic Spiess (CoData Dude and Co-Construction,) Trevor Krauss (Co-Construction and Fundraiser,) and Kaylee Konecny (Co-Secretary). The team started their project in June 2014 to assist community members with information to improve their recycling habits, and in doing so, help increase the mass of recycling at the Southwest Shiawassee Waste Center located in Morrice. Their “Have a CRUSH on Recycling” Project was successful. The mass of recyclables that Granger reported at the end of 2014 showed an increase in mass of 40 percent since the team began their education program. Their seventeen-page report of their problem solving process and implementation plan was submitted to Michigan Future Problem Solving Program in March where they earned State Championship at Middle Division. The report was fine tuned for International submission and earned an invitation to go to Iowa State University for the FPSPInternational Competition. “While there, the team had to submit a video, a scrapbook, a display board and be ready for an interview by evaluators. With a score of 507 points the team earned a Fourth Place. Continued on Page 3 (Courtesy Photo) THE WEBSTER DAVIS KRIBS House in the Corunna Historical Village of Shiawassee County and all other buildings in the village on the west edge of McCurdy Park will be open Saturday afternoon during the annual Fourth of July Celebration. Multi-year restoration/renovation projects on the house and many of the Village’s other buildings have kept volunteers busy for decades. This was the view of the house in 2013. (Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE) 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 Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Letters to the Editor Editor, The Independent: It is year No. 11 for “Fun in the Sun & Sand.” Come join us as we try to “dig” up a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and “spike” out the disease. It is time once again to play in the Sun and Sand for a good cause. The 11th annual Cystic Fibrosis Volleyball “Fun’draiser” will be Saturday, July 11, at Café Sports in Perry. The cost is $60 per team, with a team consisting of two guys and two gals, or one guy and three gals, or four gals. We play rain or shine. Call to preregister at (517) 648-8963. Check in is at 9 a.m. and we start play about 10 a.m. All Proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis is the No. 1 genetic killer of children under 18 years of age. In 1980 the average life expectancy was 7, now it is 30. One in 30 people are carriers of the CF gene and may not know it. There is no government funding for any research. We raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to “add tomorrows” for kids and adults with CF. Bridget Mortimore, Morrice Editor, The Independent: I am a volunteer for Hospice associated with Memorial Healthcare of Owosso. I help with the “Flower Ministry” along with Jean Pitt, Martha Sutton and Gloria Danek. We meet twice a month at Memorial Healthcare and make small arrangements for our Hospice patients. These arrangements are then delivered by other volunteers and the nurses associated with Hospice. One of the days that we make arrangements, carnations and ferns are purchased with funds from “Friends of Hospice” and the other day, Kroger of Owosso donates their flowers that have been discounted and not sold. Also, ferns are purchased this day with funds from “Friends of Hospice” to add some greenery to the arrangements. When we get the flowers from Kroger we separate them by color, variety and again, we make small arrangements for our Hospice patients. Today, June 25, we met and had the flowers donated from Kroger, what a wonderful selection and variety of flowers we received. It was a joy to sort through the flowers and make these arrangements to be delivered to the patients. We had so many beautiful flowers that we were able to make larger than normal arrangements and some extra ones for some of the other patients at the nursing facilities. These flower arrangements are a bit of joy in the patients’ day and they look forward to receiving them. I would like to thank Kroger of Owosso for helping us by their generous donations. I also would like to thank all of the volunteers who deliver the arrangements to the patients to help brighten their day. I feel honored to work with this great group of people. Jennifer Hessler, Byron Editor, The Independent: Nearly 240 years ago, our founding fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This Fourth of July, let’s declare our independence from the meat industry. More than 60 percent of U.S. agricultural subsidies pay for meat, dairy and egg production. Fresh fruit and vegetable farmers receive less than one percent of the total. It’s time to declare our independence by stopping these subsidies. Our annual medical care expenditures for diseases associated with consumption of animal products are estimated at $300 billion. Much of the cost is borne by our taxes through Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and Obamacare. It’s time to declare our independence by taxing animal products to recover these costs. Currently, the meat industry is getting Congress to gut dietary recommendations by a government-appointed panel of our nation’s top nutritionists. The panel recommended incorporating reduced meat consumption and sustainability of Welcoming New Patients of all Ages. • Invisable Braces • Teeth Whitening food sources in our dietary guidelines. It’s time to declare our independence by telling the meat industry to butt out of our dietary guidelines. In the meantime, each of us can declare our personal independence from the meat industry by refusing to subsidize it on our next trip to the supermarket. Seward McMannus, Morrice Road, Owosso Two Apply for Council Two persons had filed their letters of interest as of noon Monday, asking to be considered for a vacancy on the Owosso City Council with the midJune resignation of Councilman David Bandkau since he moved from the city to a new home in Owosso Charter Township. Mike O’Leary of Huntington Drive in northeast Owosso and Mike Cline of Wright Avenue in southeast Owosso are the individuals. O’Leary had applied for the vacancy after Councilman Jon Greenway’s unexpected death in early 2014, but hadn’t lived in the city long enough to be eligible. He is a member of the city Planning Commission. Cline, a former councilman who had previously run for election, has also applied in the past. The council plans to interview the applicants during the 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 6, council meeting, then make the appointment. Under state law, the person appointed will serve through the Nov. 8, 2016 election, when voters will fill the time remaining on Bandkau’s term. He won a four-year-seat two years ago, but the council decided to move to even-numbered year elections in a cost-cutting move – and state law allowed terms of existing councilmembers to be extended one year. The only councilmember who would not have been able to run again this year is Mayor Ben Frederick, due to voter-adopted term limits in the City Charter. 25 $ Works with most dental insurance 1312 E. Main St., Owosso 989-723-5504 ★ Courthouse Closed Friday The Shiawassee County Courthouse and all county offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in honor of the Fourth of July holiday, said County Clerk Lauri Braid on Monday. Regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume Monday, July 6. 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Bring your blanket or lawn chairs and watch a delightful family friendly movie with all your neighbors,” said Karen Potter, president of the Perry Dream Park. Perry Dream Park is nonprofit organization started by local residents in August 2013 with a mission to share God’s loves with the community by revitalizing community spaces and offering new family-friendly events and opportunities. Perry Dream Park is currently sponsoring Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park and a Farmers Market. For more about the Perry Dream Park and their mission, persons can check Perrydreampark.org. Spectacular ★ Because everyone deserves a beautiful smile! Perry Dream Park Hosts Free Movie in the Park Total Purchase of regular & sale priced shoes for men & women, minimum purchase of $100. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires 7-3-15 • Olukai • Keen • Born • Clarks • Merrell • Minnetonka • Hush Puppies • Keds ★ 119 N. 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The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 The Independent Newsgroup Editor, The Independent: I am writing about integrating physical and mental health care. We often hear about mental health and physical health as if they were unrelated, two different ways of being healthy. But in recent years the correlation between the two has become more obvious and recognition of ways that each impacts the other is more prevalent. Research finds that people who have mental health issues are at higher risk for physical health issues. According to the World Health Organization, people with severe mental health disorders on average have a 10 to 25 year reduction in lifespan, largely due to physical medical conditions including cardiovascular, respiratory and infectious diseases, as well as diabetes and hypertension. Focusing just physi® Ouron Facebook cal or mental health Page is a is notdirect sufficient, the connection to community news, foundation for building highlighting good overall healthour has weekly evolved into newspaper the mind and bodypublications! co-existing. As a result, many mental The Independent health service providers Newsgroup are pairing with primary and other health care providers to integrate their services in order to enhance the quality of patient care. In 2013, Centra Wellness Network in Michigan joined a coalition to increase integrated care for residents of Northern Michigan in partnership with providers of primary, mental, specialty A CHAMPIONSHIP – The Owosso 10 and under minor’s girls softball team capped off an outstanding season by winning the league regular season and tournament championships, said a team spokesperson. “In the tournament final Owosso came from behind to defeat Corunna Subway, 8-6. Kenzee DeFrenn and Kendall Ihm pitched six strong innings for Owosso. Owosso banged out 16 hits led by Julianna Loomis, Bailey Lameroux and Emma Johnson. Owosso finished the season 10-1 in league play. The team is coached by Michael Ihm. Team members include: Maddie Miller, Alexis Hemker, Kendall Ihm, Gracie Crowe, Emma Johnson, Bailey Lameroux, Evelyn Smith, Kenzee DeFrenn, Julianna Loomis, Brielle Sovis, Emily Pumford, Peyton Spicer, Brionna Sarnik, Ava Penrod and Reese Thayer. (Courtesy Photo) Share our Facebook® Page with your health, substance friends andabuse, family!separate public health and dental Independent care. TheThe effort aims to Newsgroup lower health care costs, improve the patient care experience and centralize mental health as a holistic focus. Several of the coalition members relocated their offices to a shared space, allowing patients to seamlessly take care of multiple appointments in one visit. The shared waiting room also aids in combating the stigma that mental health consumers often face when seeking and receiving mental health services. By transitioning from Independent To You! Join Us This Weekend at 7pm LIVE MUSIC! Independent To You! Andrew Zuker - Friday The Independent Newsgroup TH 4 Y L U J OPEN 4-8pm WeekdayFET BUF LUNCHDine-In Only 11:30-3pm 5-15 pires 7-1 Offer ex $ Page 3 mental and physical health care services to the streamlining of both, services will become more efficient, helping patients maintain a balanced life that thoroughly encompasses the elements of physical and mental well-being. Promoting individual well-being and a healthy lifestyle is a long-term investment. Focusing on the integration of mental and physical health will ensure that everyone receives the benefits of comprehensive care. To create a healthier future for all of us, we must start by integrating the care of our bodies and our minds. Mike Vizena, executive director Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards HIGHLIGHTS DOLL LOVERS Doll Club will meet at 2 p.m. July 7, in the St. Paul Church Parish Center, 111 N. Howell, Owosso. Persons should use the Bradley Street entrance next to the garage. Alice LeValley will give a program on Amish Dolls. The club is open to new members. For questions, persons may call Barbara Mason, (989) 634-5588. CLASSES 1940 through whenever, anyone who ever attended/graduated from or worked at Mary Crapo/ Swartz Creek high schools, reunion will be Friday, July 10, Cobblestone Lounge, 7490 Fenton Road, Flint, 810-232-0810. Lunch at noon, choose from menu. Social hour before and after lunch. Doors open at 11 a.m. “Let me know if you cannot attend by Tuesday, July 7,” said Erma Parks, 816 Broken Ridge Drive, Lansing, MI, 48917-8855, (517) 3232296. “If you can’t commit in advance, you can still attend. Please do.” A•2•Z Keys, LLC I stock what you can’t find at the hardware store. 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For more information, persons may call (989) 723-1183. ‘Complete Streets’ Policies Popular for Urban Areas Complete Streets, policies that encourage local governments to take all users—pedestrians, cyclists, public transit users and drivers—into account when designing and constructing roads, have a good deal of support among Michigan local officials, but haven’t exactly caught on outside of urban areas. Among officials familiar with the Complete Streets concept, 48 percent reported they would somewhat or strongly support the policies in their jurisdictions. Just 9 percent surveyed by the University of Michigan’s Michigan Public Policy Survey said they would oppose them. Support increases to 75 percent among leaders from Michigan’s largest jurisdictions, where more complex transportation systems and demands are found. Despite the support, only 8 percent of local jurisdictions have implemented Complete Streets policies. Nearly half of local officials said their jurisdictions had taken no action, 28 percent said they might consider action, and 19 percent said it was unlikely. Although legislation promoting the Complete Streets initiative in Michigan was passed nearly five years ago, just another 5 percent of local officials said they have enacted, but not implemented such a policy, and 21 percent take the initiative’s goals into account as they plan and design roads, but have no formal policy. “Road policy issues have been at the forefront of public debate in Michigan for many months,” said Thomas Ivacko, administrator and program manager of the Ford School of Public Policy’s Center for Local, State and Urban Policy. “And while road design issues get less attention compared to the ongoing debate over the basic question of how to fund Michigan’s roads, they are a key concern at the local level.” Many officials are optimistic about potential positive effects of Complete Streets and relatively few rate the potential impact of Complete Streets as offered at the Harris Nature Center, persons may contact the Center, (517) 349-3866 or hnc@meridian. mixed or negative. The study, conducted Oct. 6-Dec. 11, 2014, in- mi.us and find out more online at www.meridian.mi.us volved surveys sent via hard copy and the Internet and www.twitter.com/HarrisNatureCnt. to top elected and appointed officials in all counPre-order for pick-up or ties, cities, villages and townships in Michigan. A HIGHLIGHTS delivery to Ruth Crawford total of 1,356 jurisdictions returned valid surveys, at (989) 743-5221, or Gary GOLF – VFW Post 9455 Bulemore at (989) 666-1764. resulting in a 73-percent response rate. The survey second annual 18 Hole Golf All proceeds go to American had a margin of error of 1.4 percentage points. At the Durand Library Three special programs will be held next week as part of the Every Hero Has a Story children’s summer reading program at the Durand Memorial Branch of the Shiawassee District Library. Tie-dying shirts, story hour and Lego day are all scheduled and each program will count towards a summer reading badge. The tie-dye shirts program will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Children will need to bring their own shirts and register in advance for the program. All dye materials will be provided. Attending the program will also count for the Back in Time badge for summer reading. Families are welcome to join Marissa for family story time on the lawn behind the library at 11 a.m. Friday, July 10. Marissa will entertain with books and stories, and there will be an easy craft to complete. This program will count towards the Food badge. Lego day will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Children are invited to build Lego designs using the library’s kits. The library staff will also assist children with creating an animation video of their Lego creations to help complete their Entertainment badge. For more information on summer reading or to register for the tie-dye program, persons may call the library, (989) 288-3743. A full schedule of events can also be found on the library’s website at www.sdl.lib.mi.us. Fantastic Fireflies Campfire Program Nothing says “summer in Michigan” like an evening around the campfire! Enjoy one of the best parts of camping while staying close to home by attending the Fantastic Fireflies campfire program at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11. There is a $3 per person or $7 per family fee for this activity. “The blinking of firefly lights has always been part of the summer experience for most people,” said Kati Adams, Harris Nature Center naturalist. “At this campfire program we will find out why they blink and other fun facts.” Participants will also be roasting marshmallows and taking a guided walk through the evening woods. Additional Summer Campfires with these dates and themes: July 25, Bat Time; Aug. 1, Once Upon a Blue Moon. For more information about this and other programs HEY CULLIGAN MAN®! Your Culligan Man® is your hometown professional with over 70 years in the business. A Culligan Man is just a phone call away. Scramble, 1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Pine Hills Golf Course, Laingsburg. Price is $40 per person; includes cart and food. Open to the public to participate. If interested or for any other questions, persons may contact Post Commander John Gorte, (989) 729-2136, or the Owosso Post, (989) 723 8655. BLOOD DRIVE at the Chesaning Knights of Columbus 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 9171 Deitering Road, Chesaning. Persons are asked to have their ID and eat before donating, said Angie Meder. BULEMORE Bash-Out Cancer Fundraiser with traditional UP Pasties for sale: $5 for one or three for $12. Cancer Society. FREE Kids Group at The Child Abuse Prevention Council, 1216 W. Main (M-21), Owosso, noon to 1:30 p.m. July 22 for youngsters ages 9, 10 and 11. Activities include: lunch, games, crafts and prizes. Topics include: Communication skill building, problem solving and teamwork. To reserve a child’s spot, persons need to call (989) 723-5877 and ask for Taylor or Marvel. MONDAY night Euchre Parties continue at Byron Masonic Lodge No. 80 every week. Card playing starts at 7 p.m. Refreshments included! “Come join in the fun!” said Mary Judson. ★ The Owosso Community Players and the Lansing Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society Present A Night of Harmony Sit Back and Relax to the Close Harmony of The Capitol City Chordsmen Chorus & Knockin On Heaven’s Door Patch Chords Olde Thyme Harmony Quartet Saturday, July 11, 2015 7:00 p.m. ★ Lebowsky Center ★ CERTIFIED WATER SPECIALIST 805 W. Main St. Owosso 989-725-5515 122 E. Main St. Box Office: 989-723-4003 Reserved Seating $18 Each Purchase Online at: www.owossoplayers.com/tickets The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Health Services, Clinics The Shiawassee County Health Department has offices in the lower level of the county’s Courts & 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 Friday; closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch; closed weekends and holidays. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. **SCHD offices will be closed Friday, July 3, for observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Immunization Clinic is every Wednesday by appointment. The SCHD can bill most insurances. Children with no insurance are eligible for free vaccine (administration fee applies). 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. We are now providing Shingles vaccine to adults ages 60 to 64. Please call (989) 743-2335 to determine if you qualify for our vaccine assistance program and to schedule an appointment. 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 WE ARE YOUR 4TH OF JULY HEADQUARTERS USA Plates & Napkins, Flags and Party Decor 119 N. Shiawassee Corunna The Variety Store With The Hometown Heart! 989-720-7163 Open 7 days a week testing by appointment for a $25 fee. Call (989) 7432355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 0. TB Testing on Tuesdays by appointment. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 0 to schedule. STD Referrals. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-8594229 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 1-800-859-4229 press 0 for information or an appointment. Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). 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. Page 5 since stopped the construction of water storage and delivery systems through legal and political actions” while fighting “to ensure that captured water is released into streams and the ocean—rather than the water delivery system—in order to boost fish populations and dilute the salinity of the delta.” Conservatives are particularly incensed about releasing water from the state’s control to help a small number of fish species already on the brink of extinction anyway. Priority No. 1 for state wildlife officials has been protection of the endangered delta smelt, a three-inch long minnow that feeds on plankton and has a tough time surviving passage through the pumps of California’s existing water diversion system. Since the fish was listed as endangered in 1993, biologists have tried to maintain a friendlier environment for it by withholding fresh river runoff that would otherwise go to homes, businesses and agricultural operations across the state. The state has flushed upwards of 1.4 trillion gallons of freshwater into the ocean since 2008 to protect delta smelt from the water system pumps. But despite these herculean efforts, delta smelt look to be headed for extinction anyway. By EarthTalk® “In California, fish and frogs and flies are really From the Editors of E important,” said Fiorina. “California is a classic case The Environmental Magazine of liberals being willing to sacrifice other people’s lives and livelihoods at the altar of their ideology.” Dear EarthTalk: Is California’s epic drought really She went on to tell MSNBC that whatever California the result of too much meddling by environmentaldoes to address climate change at this point won’t ists like some conservatives have suggested? – Betsy make a bit of difference: “A single state, or single naMartin, Butte, MT. tion acting alone can make no difference at all, that’s While no one questions that California is in the what the scientists say,” she said. “We’re disabling midst of one of the worst droughts in recent histoour own economy and not having any impact at all ry, the jury is still out as to why, at least according on climate change.” to some conservatives like former Hewlett Pack“Droughts are nothing new in California, but right ard CEO and 2016 Republican Presidential hopeful now, 70 percent of California’s rainfall washes out Carly Fiorina. to sea because liberals have prevented the construcThis past April, Fiorina told talk show host Glenn Beck that California’s drought was a “man-made di- tion of a single new reservoir or a single new water saster” caused by “liberal environmentalists” who conveyance system over decades, during a period in blocked the construction of appropriate reservoirs which California’s population has doubled,” added and other infrastructure that could have helped pre- Carly Fiorina. “This is the classic case of liberals being willing to sacrifice other people’s lives and livelivent the current crisis. The vast majority of the state’s 1,400 dams and hoods at the altar of their ideology.” Of course, environmentalists counter that blaming reservoirs were built more than four decades ago. them for their efforts to preserve and protect landAccording to FoxNews, environmentalists “have scapes, hydrological flows and wildlife is nothing more than a smokescreen to divert attention from the real culprits in California’s current drought woes: climate change due to man-made carbon emissions and our profligate water usage habits. Contacts: Glenn Beck, www.glennbeck.com; FoxNews, www.foxnews.com. EarthTalk® is produced by Let DougusMoss Rodhelp&with dy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth your area advertising! Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail usNewsgroup your question: The Independent Ken Graham Rita Kim [email protected]. Scott Sturgeon Wesley Lazar The California Drought We’re About Community! 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Adam will continue his education at Michigan State University with the goal of becoming an Agronomist. His career goal is to become an Agricultural Engineer. Each were awarded $500. The Jones Memorial Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Don and Joan Jones above. After their marriage in 1956, Joan moved to the country to start her farming life with Don. Working hard side by side, they moved to the Centennial farm on N. M-52 in New Haven Township in 1968 where they continued to farm for over 36 years until Joan’s passing in 2004. Don continued to farm and took his last wheat harvest off just before his passing in 2011. The sixth and seventhgeneration of the Jones family currently resides on and farms the land. Don was active on the New Haven Township Board while Joan served on the Shiawassee County Fair Board. (Courtesy Photo) garage or turn them over to keep them from becom- to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone” ing a mosquito breeding ground. Even small contain- DVD set and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s ers hold enough water for hundreds to thousands of Garden Moment segments. Myers is also a colummosquitoes to breed. nist and contributing editor for “Birds & Blooms” Change the water in birdbaths at least once a week. magazine. Myers’ web site, www.melindamyers.com, Consider installing a small pump to keep water mov- offers gardening videos and tips. ing to prevent mosquito breeding. Or use an organic mosquito control like Mosquito Dunks and Bits Medical Clinic for HIGHLIGHTS theFREE uninsured offered in (SummitResponsibleSolutions.com) in rain barrels Suite 101, 818 W. King, The and water features. The Mosquito Bits quickly knock A SUMMER VBS event Professional Building. The down the mosquito larval population, while the Mos- called Hometown Nazareth clinic entrance and parking quito Dunks provide 30 days of control. They are will be hosted at United is on the north side of the both certified organic and safe for pets, fish, wildlife Church of Ovid, 131 W. Mitchell Center for Health Front Street, 9 a.m. to noon and Education. and children. Monday through Friday, may walk in 7 to Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing. These July 13-17, (registration at 11Persons a.m. on specific Saturdays: pests are less attracted to the lighter colors and can’t 8:45 a.m.) stepping back in July 4, July 18, Aug. 1, Aug. readily reach your skin through loose clothing. And time at Hometown Nazareth, 15, Sept. 5 and Sept. 19. Shiawassee Free Medical be sure to cover as much of your skin as possible with exploring what it was like to live in the town where Clinic is a nonprofit public long sleeves and pants. Jesus grew up. Kids will charity pursuant to Section Add a few birdhouses to the landscape to bring in participate in a memorable 501(c)3 and Michigan Statute, the birds. You’ll enjoy their beauty and benefit from Bible-times marketplace, MCL 333.16277. Donations their diet of insects, including many garden pests sing catchy songs, play and contributions to the Shiteamwork-building games, awassee Free Medical Clinic and mosquitoes. dig into Bible-times snacks, tax-exempt. For more, Keep the garden weeded. Mosquitoes rest in shrubs, visit Jesus’ mom, Mary, and are persons may call (989) 720trees and weeds during the day. Removing weeds and collect Bible Memory Mak- 7866, or email, shiawasseemanaging neglected garden spaces will make your ers to remind them of God’s [email protected]. Word. Plus, everyone learns landscape less inviting to these pests. to look for evidence of God ALL-you-can-eat Spaghetti Consider using a personal repellent to protect you all around them through Dinner at Owosso VFW Post against disease-carrying mosquitoes. For those look- something called God Sight- 9455, 519 S. Chipman, 4:30 The Independent Newspaper Group 989-723-1118 ing to avoid DEET, the Center for Disease Control ings. Each day concludes at to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, and Prevention has also approved products with the Celebration—a time of up- July 22; $6 for 62 years old The Group beat Independent worship that Newspaper gets ev- and above,989-723-1118 61 years old to active ingredient picaridin (found in Skin so Soft eryone involved. 12 years old are $7; 11 years products), IR3535 and the synthetic oil of lemon and This is for youngsters from old to 5 years old are $5; S (toilet trained) to en- age 4 and younger are free. eucalyptus. Avoid products that contain both sun- 3 yearswww.owossoindependent.com tering sixth grade For more, screen and insect repellents as you need to apply the Includes dessert. Take-out personswww.owossoindependent.com may call United available, (989) 723-8655. S sunscreen more often than the repellent. Church of Ovid, (989) 834Add a bit more protection while sitting or eating out- 5958 during office hours, doors. Use a fan to create a gentle breeze that keeps The Independent Newspaper The Independent Newspaper K 9 a.m. to noon Monday 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 The Friday. the weak flying mosquitoes away from you and your through guests. Some gardeners even take a small fan into the garden, while weeding. 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 The The Independent Newspaper The Independent Newspaper Then add a bit of ambience to your next party by lighting a few citronella Reach Your Target Market In Reach Your Target Market In S The Independent Newspaper The Independent Newspaper The candles for your evening events. Citronella oil and the scented candles do Involve Yourself! Involve Yourself! U The Independent Newspaper The Independent Newspaper The have some mosquito repelling properties. 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The deadline to submit The Independent Newspaper Group www.owossoind host, author & columinformation for this publication is July 15. nist Melinda Myers has This will be the last day to be included in more than 30 years of horticulture experience this year’s publication! and has written over 20 gardening books, including “Can’t Miss Small Current photo of your group, Space Gardening” and the “Midwest Gardener’s member names (listed in order in photo), Handbook.” She hosts an update of what your club or FFA group has The Great Courses “How ATTENTION: 4-H and FFA Group Leaders! (Photo Courtesy/JAMES Gathany, CDC) Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control By Melinda Myers Don’t let mosquitoes keep you from enjoying your garden and outdoor parties. Look for environmentally sound ways to manage these pests in your garden and landscape. Start by eliminating standing water in the yard. Buckets, old tires and clogged gutters and downspouts that hold water make the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Drain water that collects in these as well as kids’ toys, tarps and pool covers. Store these items in the JULY GOLF SPECIAL 20 $ 20 $ 18 Holes with cart, hot dog & bucket of balls. Must bring in coupon to get deal & make a tee-time reservation. 989-845-6403 1005 N. MCKEIGHAN RD., CHESANING TWINBROOKSGOLFCLUB.COM Hurry! July 15 done throughout the year and what your club members will be entering in this year’s 2015 Fair is the information we need from each group. You may submit this information either through e-mail: [email protected] OR drop it off at the office located at 1907 W. M-21 in Owosso. For further information contact Karen Mead-Elford at (989) 723-1118. Best Friend Animal Society; Helps Declare Inde-Pet-Dence This 4th! Our Classifieds! Facebook: Independent Newsgroup 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 Food. Fireworks. Fun. That’s the scenario tips to help keep your pets safe over the holiday for millions of people that celebrate U.S. In- weekend: *Bring all pets indoors whenever neighdependence Day on July 4th, one of the year’s borhood fireworks displays are likely. Secure dogs liveliest holidays. in a room and play music or turn on the television Unfortunately, for pets that get frightened during to drown out the frightening sounds. the festivities, it can be anything but a celebration. *Keep pets away from lit fireworks at all times, Driven by a fearful reaction to fireworks and oth- including your own backyard, as some will chase er loud sights and sounds, dogs and cats that flee after the bright moving objects and are at risk to from their homes often end up in animal shelters. be burned or blinded in the process. *Ensure that “Nationwide, July 4th weekend is the busiest pets are wearing current identification tags. shelter intake time of the year. So, while many *For the ultimate identification protection, all of us are celebrating a holiday, the shelters will pets should be microchipped so that they can be be flooded with pets, many of which will never scanned at an animal shelter or veterinary office. find their way home,” said Gregory Castle, chief *If your pet does go missing over the holiday, executive officer of Best Friends Animal Society. check with local animal shelters immediately. Go “In order to avoid scenario, we to the shelter in person to identify your pet, rather Our Adsthis heartbreaking Read Your encourage owners to make the holiday as safe as than calling or emailing the shelter, as staff may Work For Independentnot be able to respond in a timely enough fashion possible for their pets.” You! Newspapers Best Friends Animal Society offers the following to ensure your pet’s safety. 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 W Co A e’r m bou e m t un ity ! Offers Fireworks Safety Tips for Your Four-Legged Family Members Your local agent insures your Check Out We’re About Community! (Courtesy Photos) W Co A e’r m bou e The North Independent m t The South Independent un The Wednesday Independent ity ! 989-723-1118 The North Independent The South Independent The Wednesday Independent ST. PAUL High School’s Class of 1960 is planning the 55th Reunion for Sept. 12, 2015 at the Owosso Knights of Columbus Hall and is trying to locate class members: Michael Mahaney, Patricia Toma, Rose Yanik Schlaack, Ron Gordon and Dennis Miller. Persons are asked to relay the information to Lyle or Annie Bentley, email, CURWOOD Castle in Owosso is normally open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission has been raised by the City Council to $5 per adult (was $2) and $2 per child (was $1). No one is to be turned away for lack of funds, the council said on March 2. All proceeds from admission and souvenirs sold go toward keeping the Castle open and restoration efforts. 989-723-1118 W Co A e’r m bou e m t un ity ! RUN/WALK – The Laingsburg Area 321 Girl Scout fourth annual Promise Race will be Saturday, July 25. The race will be in downtown Laingsburg at McClintock Park during the LBCA pancake breakfast. Free breakfast for all runners! Online registration is available and printable form at www.playmakers.com or persons may call Race Director Nicole, (517) 582-1112, or [email protected]. Page 7 CAR CRUISE at the Shiawassee Conservation Association Pavilion, 4247 N. M-52, Owosso, 5 to 8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Listen to Oldies with a DJ, 50/50 drawing, drivers’ prizes, sponsored by the SCA. For more, persons may contact the club, (989) 725-7588. W Co A e’r m bou e m t un ity ! YOUTH GOLF CAMP – Glenbrier golf course will conduct a youth golf camp July 7, 8 and 9; 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Students will work on all aspects of golf from the proper grip to course strategy. Cost is $25 and clubs will be provided if needed. “Enrollment is limited so please call Glenbrier Golf Course to sign-up, (517) 625-3800. The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 [email protected], (810) 621-3616, or mail to 804 Mack Street, Lennon, MI 48449. The North Independent The South Independent The Wednesday Independent HIGHLIGHTS Milk is one of the items most requested by food Michigan Milk Producers 989-723-1118 989-723-1118 bank clients, yet there is a nationwide shortage because it is rarely donated. Food bank clients receive Association Helps Bring the equivalent of less than one gallon of milk per Milk to Food Bank of per year. 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FOR A LIMITED TIME Discover a fusion of fresh flavors. 1 OFF $ Any Smoothie Page 8 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Michigan Milk Producers Association Continued from Page 7 that is milk?” In total, MMPA donated 200,000 pounds of milk to the Food Bank Council of Michigan, which was processed at cost by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. The resulting 22,700 gallons of 2 percent white milk were distributed to food banks in all 83 Michigan counties. Hunger impacts one in six Michiganders, including nearly 2.3 million children who do not have access to adequate nourishment to help them reach their full potential. Hunger has no boundaries and is a problem that exists in urban, suburban and rural communities. In fact, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan serves 22 counties with an active network of over 417 partner agencies that work daily to distribute food to hungry neighbors. With innovative programs like Kids Cafe and the Backpack program, food relief is offered to children in need while programs, like Senior Box reaches out with a monthly food box for low-income seniors. In 2014, the Food Bank distributed over 24.3 million pounds of food through partner agencies that consist of church pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and community centers. Each year the FBEM network serves 331,500 people with over 72.000 being children and over 40,000 being senior citizens. Gov. Rick Snyder Honors 40 Michigan Volunteers Ten Winners Announced at Monday Celebration in Grand Rapids To honor exemplary volunteer service in Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder presented the 2015 Governor’s Service Awards to ten winners during Monday night’s annual celebration, the Governor’s Service Awards. The winners were selected from 40 finalists who were also honored during the event, titled “An Evening with the Stars,” at Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids. The five finalists in each of eight categories were recognized at the Governor’s Service Awards to acknowledge their commitment to solving community issues through volunteerism. This year’s winners included individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations and were chosen from more than 160 nominations submitted by friends, relatives and colleagues. “It’s a great honor to celebrate these extraordinary volunteers and organizations and highlight their dedication to their communities,” Snyder said. “While we could only recognize 40 of them tonight, there are more than 2 million Michigan residents who donate their time and efforts to bettering their communities. Volunteering is rewarding for both the volunteer and those they serve – I encourage all Michiganders to get involved in some type of volunteer activity.” Two special awards also were presented by the Council of Michigan Foundations. The Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy was awarded to William H. Smith of Farmington Hills. The Community Foundation Philanthropy Award was presented to Donna Niester of Port Huron. Main Street Dueling Pianos, a Grand Rapids-based group, joined the governor in honoring the nominees by performing for the audience. The 2015 Governor’s Service Awards were presented to: *The Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism to Lorraine Knuth, 89, of Hopkins. The award honors an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to community involvement and volunteer service. The Corporate Community Leader Award to Grande Mere Inn in Stevensville (small company) and Farmers Insurance (large company). This award honors businesses that demonstrate excellent corporate citizenship by giving back to their community through corporate volunteer programs, monetary contributions, in-kind gifts and employee-driven volunteer service. The Mentor of the Year award to Tom Hickman of Nunica. The Outstanding National Service Program Award to Huron Pines AmeriCorps. The Outstanding Volunteer Program Award to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. This award acknowledges the importance an organization or club makes in community life. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (FGRP) is a citizen-led organization dedicated to identifying park projects, mobilizing residents and generating resources to protect, enhance and expand Grand Rapids’ ! t Meof parks and public spaces. p o 1,900 acres d A The Senior Volunteer of the2Year award to Clarenda Year Old, Female, Gray, Hair, Very Sweet and Webb of Detroit. This awardLong honors a senior citizen Affectionate! Great Lap Cat! who has taken action to makeGood her with or his community Other Cats! a better place to live. ShiawaSSee humane The Youth Volunteer of the Year award to (tie): Society 2752and W. Bennington Owosso of Cameron Doan of Ludington HunterRd.,Gandee 989-723-4262 Temperance. This award honors individuals age 21 or younger who have already begun making a significant difference in their community by volunteering. Rose ! t Me Adop Jabber Jaw 4 Year Old, Neutered Male, Loves to “Talk,” Loves Attention, Good with Other Cats! ShiawaSSee humane Society 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso 989-723-4262 Matthew Grubb, Agent Authorized Dealer of 1026 E. Main Street Owosso, MI 48867 OF OWOSSO Bus: 989-725-8300 812 W. Main, Owosso (Westown) Furniture [email protected] 989-729-6852 Holes - N - More - LLC GREAT SELECTION Bobcat Service of All Types See Me Today! 6 in. 12 in. 18 in. 24 in. 30 in. Holes Robert Ariss “Your Hole is Our Goal” • Insured Used Car Manager [email protected] Chevy Buick 989-845-3057 M-52 & M-57 Chesaning www.laclair.com one of the volunteers. “Clipping parties” are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Shiawassee County Historical Museum and Archives on M-52 at Wilkinson Road north of Owosso. “If you can spare an hour, a few hours, or a day or two please stop in and grab a newspaper,” said a volunteer. HOME-SCHOOL families are welcome to have their youngsters involved in volleyball and basketball through the Owosso Home School Sports Falcon’s program, which began in 1996. Coaches emphasize Christlike character over winning no matter what the outcome. There is room for all on the Falcon’s volleyball and basketball teams. For more, persons may contact Athletic Director Tom Hadley, (989) 723-7326, or (989) 277-6205, or check owossohomeschoolsportss.com. If you drive, like people, and want to do something meaningful... Consider Volunteer Driving! Working with Transportation Solutions, you can make a difference to people everyday! As a volunteer driver you will help people who do not have access to personal transportation. Drivers are reimbursed for gas mileage and provided additional liability insurance. The program ! is extremely flexible and Meworks around your A schedule. dopt Zoey If you2are feelPit/Boxer Mix, Yearinterested, Old, Female, free to contact usLikes for Other Dogs. Housebroke, moreLots information! of Energy, Loves People! 989-725-9303 ShiawaSSee humane [email protected] Society 2752 W. Bennington Rd., Owosso 989-723-4262 WORSHIP SERVICES DIRECTORY ASSEMBLY OF GODe! tofM Owosso Assembly God AdopSt., Owosso 1150 N. Shiawassee 989-725-8219 Sunday 11am & 6pm BAPTIST First Baptist Church of Corunna 1120 S. Legion Rd., Corunna 989-743-5400 • Sunday 10:30am CATHOLIC St. Joseph Catholic Church 915 E. Oliver St., Owosso 989-725-5215 • Sat. 4pm Sunday 9:30am St. Paul Catholic Church 111 N. Howell St., Owosso 989-723-4277 • Sat. 5:30pm Sunday 8am, 11am www.stpaulowosso.org CHURCH OF CHRIST First Church of Christ 585 E. North St., Owosso 989-725-5039 Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Sunday CONGREGATIONAL Concrete Tear-Out and Replace New Concrete Flat Work - Preparation for Concrete Ron Keck VOLUNTEERS needed for an ongoing project being undertaken by the Shiawassee County Genealogical Society. The group is the vital records from old Owosso Argus Press newspapers (1930s and on). These include the births, deaths, marriages, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and reunions. There is also plenty of time to browse the historical events of that time period and lots of chatter of the days gone by. These clippings will be bound in books and placed in the Shiawassee County District Library Owosso Branch. “This project is extremely important in our county because we don’t have access to records at the County Clerk’s Office. This information is important to our generation and to the generations to come,” said Owosso Church of Christ 2005 S. M-52, Owosso Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am, 6pm Pastor Steve Lockwood Even Better Deals! Cell 517-896-5261 HIGHLIGHTS First Congregational Church, UCC 327 N. Washington St., Owosso 989-723-3010 • Sun. 10:30am firstcongregationalchurchowosso.com EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square) Owosso 989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am INDEPENDENT Jessie The Salvation Army Church 302 E. Exchange St., Owosso 989-725-7485 Sunday Coffee 1 1/2• Year Old, Female, Spayed, & Fellowship Walker 10am Coonhound. Great with Sunday Worship OtherService Dogs! 10:30am Loves to Play, Quiet! Brunch & Fellowship at Noon ShiawaSSee humane LUTHERANSociety 2752 Church W. Bennington St. Philip Lutheran (LCMS)Rd., Owosso 219 W. Oliver St., 989-723-4262 Owosso 989-723-6238 Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm NAZARENE Owosso First Church Of The Nazarene 1865 S. M-52, Owosso 989-723-2229 Early Service 8:30am 2nd Service 10:45am Classes 9:45am WESLEYAN Northgate Wesleyan Church 1687 N. M-52, Owosso 989-725-9339 Sunday School 9:30am Worship Gathering 11am northgatewesleyan.org Like Us On Facebook Grace Pointe Wesleyan Church 715 S. Washington, Owosso 989-723-5247 • Sun. 9:30am Be a part of the Worship Services Directory, call 989-723-1118. The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Fireworks a Risky Thrill State Fire Marshal Urges Extreme Caution, Safety If you plan to celebrate Independence Day by setting off a few fireworks or giving the kids sparklers, know the dangers and take every safety precaution to avoid tragedy. That’s especially true with the more powerful consumer-grade devices such as firecrackers, bottle rockets, sky lanterns and Roman candles. “Fireworks are a risky thrill and are best left to professionals,” State Fire Marshal Richard Miller said. “If you do plan to shoot your own fireworks, remember you are playing with explosives and that if used incorrectly, can cause irreparable injury and harm. Both consumers and certified fireworks retailers together must make safety their top priority and responsibility.” According to the latest data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks accounted for 11,400 emergency room visits and eight deaths in 2013. The most common injuries were to the eyes, hands, head and face. Most inflictions were to bystanders rather than the activators of the fireworks themselves. In Michigan, consumer fireworks became legal Jan. 1, 2012 and must meet CPSC standards. They will only be sold to people 18 years of age or older. Low impact fireworks (ground-based items such as sparklers, toy snakes, snaps, and poppers) are legal for sale and use. Be sure to check local ordinances for other limitations on the use of fireworks. State law requires consumer-grade fireworks only be ignited from personal property. It is illegal to ignite fireworks on public property (including streets and sidewalks), school property, church property or another person’s property without their express permission. State law makes it illegal to discharge fireworks when intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. When LEGAL NOTICE fire-related incidents involve consumer, low impact, or illegal fireworks NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LEGAL NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORELEGAL NOTICE LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Patricia A. Klein and Robert J. Klein, wife and husband, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2006, and recorded on May 4, 2006 in Liber 1095 on Page 691, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee as documented by an assignment, in Shiawassee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred ThirtyFive Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Two and 39/100 Dollars ($135,642.39). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Shiawassee County, at 10:00 AM, on July 22, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 5, Block 3, The Plat of Green Meadows, as recorded in Liber 3, Page 125 of Plats. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 24, 2015 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #441043F02 (06-24)(07-15) INC. Pole buildings • Additions • Cement Metal Roofs • Residential Building [email protected] 989-845-2101 17574 Bishop Rd., Chesaning Watch for updates on Facebook® The Independent Newsgroup HELP WANTED389 words HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED 356 words HELP WANTED 580 words KELLY BISHOP t s u M ve Lo ! s e l Sa Friend Us on Facebook® The Independent Newsgroup FULL TIME AD SALES REP. The Independent Newsgroup is currently interviewing for one full-time representative. • Outside Sales Experience - 40hr/wk. • Knowledge of Shiawassee County • Advertising/Ad Sales Experience Preferred This position is perfect for sales pros who LOVE OUTSIDE SALES and enjoy helping their clients. If you appreciate hard work, products that deliver RESULTS and The additional Independent opportunities to generate revenue, we might beNewsgroup meant for each other. Please submit a resume Subject: I Love Sales To: [email protected] Sales Manager 1907 W. M-21, Owosso, MI 48867 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED CLOSURE SALE. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Donna L. Scifres, original mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated June 26, 2012, and recorded on July 20, 2012 in Liber 1174 on Page 0548, in Shiawassee county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/ b/a Champion Mortgage Company as assignee, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Eight and 93/100 Dollars ($77,178.93). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Shiawassee County, at 10:00 AM, on July 22, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Woodhull, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 20 of the Plat of Green Hills No. 1, a part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32, T5N, R1E, Woodhull Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan and subject to any and all easements and restrictions of record. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 24, 2015 For more information, please call: FC H (248) 593-1300 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #453194F01 (06-24)(07-15) HELP WANTED TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Jack D. Hopper and Pamera K. Hopper, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated May 23, 2011, and recorded on May 31, 2011 in Liber 1160 on Page 280, in Shiawassee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and 79/100 Dollars ($110,910.79). Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the place of holding the circuit court within Shiawassee County, at 10:00 AM, on July 29, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Shiawassee, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning on the West Section Line 90 rods North of the Southwest corner of Section 9 T6N, R3E, Shiawassee Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan; thence North 320 feet, East 210 feet, South 160 feet, East 425 feet South 160 feet, thence West 635 feet to beginning, Shiawassee County Records. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: July 1, 2015 For more information, please call: FC S (248) 593-1304 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-5422 File #452564F02 (07-01)(07-22) Page 9 resulting in property damage, injury or death of another person, individuals are subject to being convicted of a misdemeanor or felony punishable by imprisonment of not more than five years and fines of up to $10,000 or both, depending upon the severity of the crime. “The Bureau of Fire Services fire inspectors are issuing tickets to sellers who are non-compliant with the Fireworks Safety Act,” said Miller. “We must ensure fireworks retailers operate their businesses safely to protect the public. Always buy from state-certified fireworks retailers.” Miller encourages people to enjoy professional fireworks displays by attending events run by their municipalities. If consumer fireworks are used at home, here are safety tips to protect lives and property while enjoying the Fourth of July. *Always purchase fireworks from an authorized retailer and follow the manufacturer’s directions. *Do not buy fireworks packaged in brown paper, they are for professional use. *Have an adult supervise fireworks activities, including sparklers. *Light fireworks one at a time, then immediately back away to a safe distance. *Keep people and pets out of range before lighting fireworks. *Light fireworks outdoors on a driveway or other paved surface at least 25 feet away from houses and highly flammable materials such as dry grass or mulch. *Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. *Douse spent fireworks in a bucket of water before discarding them. **Never: *Allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. *Place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. *Try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. *Point or throw fireworks at other people. *Carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers. *Purchase or use unlabeled fireworks, experiment with or make your own fireworks. *Re-light “dud” fireworks that have not fully functioned; (instead, wait 15 to 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water). Miller also warns of the dangers of sparklers. Children are being injured by being poked with sparkler wires and are being badly burned by sparklers each year. “More than 50 percent of sparkler-related injuries happen to kids under age 14 across the country,” he said. “Sparklers can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit which can cause third degree burns. They can quickly ignite clothing and can cause grass fires if thrown on the ground. Always promptly dispose of used sparklers in a bucket of water.” A list of legal consumer fireworks, legal low impact fireworks, and novelties is outlined below or go to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/lara/fireworks_ 381040_7.pdf. To learn more about fireworks safety, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, or obtain a list of state-certified fireworks retailers, go to the Bureau of Fire Services website at www.michigan.gov/bfs. For more information about LARA, please visit www.michigan.gov/lara. 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Persons may choose from a variety of booth sizes, locations and prices, but the UMW encourages early reservations to ensure your choice. You may purchase lunch on site. The church is at the corner of Haslett and Zimmer roads north of Williamston and east of Haslett. For a booth application persons may call Mary Meranda, (517) 655-1286. Action Agency, please contact Becky or Brenda, (989) 723-1115,” said local director Becky Zemla. The office is at 1845 Corunna Avenue (M-71), between Owosso and Corunna. We’re About Community! TheZalokar, Independent CFP Newsgroup Robert , CPA ™ • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Certified Financial Planner Professional ® 408 N. Water St. Owosso Phone: 989-725-1116 Fax: 989-725-1117 50% O F F (on in stock items.) Hybrid Annuals, Bedding Plants, Vegetables, White Hanging Baskets 30% O F F 20% O F F (on in stock items.) (on in stock items.) 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