Postal Customer Volume 31 • Number 15 NEW LIFE – The former Risto’s Bistro, 115 S. Washington, downtown Owosso, which had been Midnight Cowboy during its last months of operation in late 2012, has been purchased by a group of entrepreneurs, said real estate broker Randy Woodworth. “This investment group, known as SAWW, shares a collective vision for a modern, vibrant downtown. The members of this group hope to continue to participate in the growing revitalization of the Owosso downtown retail insurgence as well as the upscale apartment market. “Several options for redevelopment of the ‘Risto’s’ space are being considered including a downtown butcher shop. Final plans and renovations will commence in the spring of 2015.” (Independent File Photo/ BILL CONSTINE) www owossoindependent.com November 19, 2014 SRI Non Profit Org U.S. Postage Owosso, MI 48867 Permit No. 99 www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com (Courtesy Graphic of the group’s logo) COMSTOCK INN and Conference Center, which includes Tanglewood Restaurant and Lounge, made a $600 donation to The Memorial Healthcare Cancer Center Friday, Nov. 14. Shown here are James Concato, Memorial Healthcare Director of Cancer Care Services accepting the check from Zach Mastin, Executive Chef at Tanglewood Restaurant and Lounge and Tony Nash, Comstock Inn and Conference Center General Manager. Mastin came up with the idea to donate half of the proceeds from his homemade desserts to breast cancer research during the month of October. After getting approval from owners Bob and Jan Nelson, he made 135 desserts during October to raise the money. (Independent Photo/MELISSA SHEPARD) HOLIDAY AT THE CENTER – Open Houses Saturday and Sunday for the annual Holiday at the Center events included Richard Lahmann on the piano. The Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive in Curwood Castle Park, features a number of special exhibits for the Christmas season. (Courtesy Photo) The Independent Newsgroup • 1907 W. M-21, Owosso, Michigan 48867 • (989) 723-1118 • (989) 288-3196 • Fax (989) 725-1834 • e-mail: [email protected] Page 2 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Tree of Love Lighting and Santa Visit Annual Holiday Cookie Walk First Congregational Church UCC will be hosting our Annual Holiday Cookie Walk/Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a large selection of Christmas cookies, candies, and baked goods. Shop a variety of items to purchase, some handmade gifts, attic treasures and gift baskets. There will be door prizes given out throughout the day with a light lunch available. The event will be held in the lower level Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church UCC, 327 N. Washington St., Owosso. The Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Main Lobby of the hospital. Each year, the Auxiliary begins the month of December with a traditional Tree of Love Lighting Ceremony. In addition to the tree lighting, the St. Paul’s Children’s Choir will perform and there will be story time with Santa. Photos with Santa are available for $3. All proceeds from Santa photos as well as donations collected through the sales of snowflakes and doves on the Grand Tree of Love will be used to purchase orthopedic surgical equipment. For more about the Auxiliary, the tree lighting event or purchasing snowflakes and doves in memory of a loved one, persons may call the Auxiliary office, The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give a (989) 729-4675. gift that means something this holiday season – a lifesav2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXHRI ing blood donation. 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW7R<RX Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holi2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXH2I day festivities and travel. 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW7R<RX Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the 2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXH2I flu, can also have a serious 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW7R<RX impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXHRI7KH,QG 15,000 blood products every day for patients across the country. Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, persons may download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). ‘Give Blood or Platelets’ Army Nurse Lt. Irene M. (Cox) Hosking dated 1943. (Courtesy Photo) Corunna/Caledonia Community District Library to host a WWI Presentation The Corunna/Caledonia Branch of the Community District Library will host a WWII presentation on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 12:30 p.m. in honor of National Pearl Harbor Day. The program is meant to honor all who served our country during WWII and will feature the memoir of Army Nurse Lt. Irene M. (Cox) Hosking who resides in rural Corunna. Mrs. Hosking kept a handwritten journal during the time she served in Australia, from 1942-1945. Typing of the journal has been completed by volunteers and a bound copy will be available for check-out from the library soon. The program will include a slideshow of photos taken from Mrs. Hosking’s scrapbook and a presentation by Debra Bentley, who will share how she became dedicated to honoring our WWII veterans and her great respect for Mrs. Hosking and all who served. A brief informal question and answer time with Mrs. Hosking will follow. Refreshments will be served following the program. The library is located at 210 E. Corunna Ave., directly east of the historic Shiawassee County Courthouse. For more information phone (989) 743-4800 or visit www.mycdl.org. Your local agent insures your the ‘Tis son! S9e89a-723-1118 ‘Tis Sea the son! Read your Independent for Area Events! o1n18! s a e S 9-723-1 on s a e S the ‘Tis o1n18! s a e S 9-723-1 Look for Great Deals in Your Independent! 98 John Wilkins 602 E. Main Owosso 989-725-8181 [email protected] FarmBureauInsurance.com the 989-723-1118 ! 989-723-1118 ‘Tis the on s a e S the ‘Tis CERTIFIED WATER SPECIALIST ‘Tis the Season! ‘T ! HEY CULLIGAN MANRead ! 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Community Christian Singles is a local Christian ministry founded to provide single adults in the Mid-Michigan area with opportunities for Christian growth and fellowship. “Come and enjoy a fun, relaxing time with other singles from across Michigan! The cost is only $5 plus a free will offering for use of the church,” it was noted. For further information, persons may contact Joyce, (989) 277-4520. The Shiawassee County Republican Party’s annual Gifts for Kids will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the basement of the RESD, 114 W. North Street, Owosso (historically known as the North Street Professional Building). Persons attending should use the back (north) entrance. “Bring a new, unwrapped gift for a kid, we will have cookies, brownies and punch,” said Party Chair Theresa Grace. “Come and joins us.” The 2015-2016 party’s Executive committee will also be THE 2015-16 EXECUelecting their new officers for the coming two years. TIVE COMMITTEE for Historical Society The Shiawassee County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in the Archives/ Museum building, corner of N. M-52 and Wilkinson Road, north of Owosso. The speaker will be from the Steam Railroading Institute, talking about their projects, museum, trips and give other information. The Museum still has School Books which include the history of every school in Shiawassee County, Plat Map books showing Shiawassee County in 1859, 1875, 1895 and 1915. “We also have several James Oliver Curwood books and several old city directories for sale,” it was noted. “For the meeting on Sunday, refreshments will be served and public is urged to attend.” Owosso Trade Center West Pre-Holiday Sale! 50 % UP TO OFF Selected Merchandise HIGHLIGHTS KOLACHE – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Owosso is taking orders for homemade kolache – a light, buttery pastry with walnut filling. Kolache are $7.50 per dozen and come with walnut filling only. Persons may place an order by calling the parish office, (989) 725-5215. Last day to order is Monday, Dec. 1; no orders will be taken after Dec. 1. Orders will be ready for pickup on Friday, Dec. 12. DECORATING – The Corunna Historical Commission is seeking help to put up Christmas decorations in the Corunna Historical Village of Shiawassee the Shiawassee County Republican Party gathered Thursday evening, Nov. 13, in Owosso. Members are (from left, back row): John Plowman of Perry; Dan McMaster, Owosso 2-2 and Lenore Lundie-McMaster, Owosso 2-2; John Pajtas, Caledonia Township 1; Representative Ben Glardon, Owosso Township; Dr. Richard Ball, Bennington Township; Senator Rick Jones of Grand Ledge; Hartmann Aue, Owosso Township; Dennis Braid, Venice Thank You For Shopping A Small Business & Buying From Local People. M, Tu, W, Th, Sat 10-5; F 10-6; Sun 11-4 2155 W. Main St., Owosso ❈ 989-720-9737 ❈ Happy Holidays from all the vendors. Dale Roszman, Bennington Township; Ellis Nordbeck, Rush Township; Robert Delaney, Owosso Township; Mike Law, Owosso Township 2; Stephen Daunt, Woodhull Township; Lindsay Eister, Durand; Jack Davis, Owosso; William Washer, Owosso; Homer Bennett, Corunna; Andrew Wilburn, Durand; Joann Goodson, Owosso 2-1; Jerry Gutting, Antrim Township; Mike Constine, Middlebury Township; Gary Holzhausen, New Haven Township; and James Capitan, Owosso. (Courtesy Photo) County on the west edge of McCurdy Park, both inside and outside. Anyone interested may stop by the village 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. most days, said Chairperson Margaret Waters. “Workers will usually be there Monday through Thursday. This is a month-long activity. Please stop by the village if you’d like to help or call me, (810) 610-0796.” SILENT Auction items are being sought for the Corunna Festival of Trees which will be Dec. 5, 6 plus Dec. 13 and 14 at the Corunna Community Center (historically known as The Casino) in McCurdy Park. For more, persons may contact Joy, (989) 666-8163. Fri., Nov. 21, 10am-6pm Sat., Nov. 22, 10am-5pm Sun., Nov. 23, 11am-4pm antiques, collectables, home decor, toys, gift baskets, jewelry, candles AND SO MUCH MORE! Township; Jeremy Root, Byron; Steven Brownlee, Shiawassee Township. Also, (front row, from left): Theresa Grace, Owosso 1-1; Tom Dwyer, Owosso Township; Bob McLaren, Shiawassee Township; Carol McLaren, Shiawassee Township; Connie Ball, Bennington Township; Mary Nordbeck, Rush Township; Lauri Braid, Venice Township; Deana Finnegan, Corunna; Lori Kimble, Owosso; and Michael Miller, Caledonia Township 1. Not present when the group met were: Page 3 DELLA Scott of Owosso, who lost her daughter after a 20 month fight with pancreatic cancer, spoke at the Nov. 17 Owosso City council meeting. 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He later finished his Bachelor’s Degree at Northern Arizona University and then went on to receive his Master’s Degree at Michigan State University. He was employed by Owosso Public Schools for 34 years, where he taught at Owosso Junior High and then became the Principal of Washington Elementary School. After retiring he found it very rewarding to volunteer as a reading mentor with elementary students. The relationships that he built with his students over the years were ones that he treasured and maintained for a lifetime. Bill was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed his coaching years with the OHS Freshmen Football Teams and volunteering with various basketball programs. He was a passionate fan of the Michigan State Women’s Basketball Team as well as being an all-around true Spartan. He loved annually attending the Spartan Marching Band for Kids Concert benefiting the Sparrow Children’s Center. One athletic achievement that brought him great pride was running the Boston Marathon in 1982. Over the years, Bill maintained many hobbies. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, creating stained glass pieces and attending his grandchildren’s activities. Bill was an active member of the First Church of Christ, Toastmasters, Shiawassee Arts Center and Owosso Public Schools Foundation. His cottage up north was a place where he loved getting away and sharing it with family and friends. Bill traveled to many countries with his wife, most recently to Chile to visit their exchange student Claudia Romero. He enjoyed meeting new people. He never met a stranger and always found a friend. Bill is survived by his wife Linda; children Laura (Paul) Druker, Rodney (Takayoshi) Nonaka-Hill and Lisa (David) Hood; grandchildren Sam (Billie Jean) Druker, Holly (Dan) Passalacqua, Josh (Marquita) Druker, Out! AddieDon’t (Joe)Miss Guzman, EmMake Sure Your ily Druker, Lauren (fiancé Holiday Ads are in JamesThe McKay) Hood, DaIndependent vid Hood, Elizabeth Hood, Newspapers! Daniel Hood and Oliver The Independent Hill Opie; several greatNewsgroup grandchildren; other loving 989-723-1118 family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents. Memorial contributions are suggested to OPS Foundation or the First Church of Christ. FRANCES PRASKI, age 96, of Owosso, passed away Friday, Nov. 14 at the Hospice House of Shiawassee County. A memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 17 at Nelson-House Funeral Home. Frances was born October 3, 1918 in St. Johns, the daughter of Valentine and Julia (Durdina) Bernat. She attended a one room school in St. Johns and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Frances enjoyed fishing and trips to the casino. Most of all she cherished her time spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Frances was owner of Jerry’s Bar (Sportsman’s Inn) in the late 60’s and later spent time working as a cook at Pleasant View and Owosso Country Club. Frances is survived by her daughters Patricia Raisbeck, Kathleen (Victor) Spaniola and Christine Praski; son Rick (LuAnn) Praski; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. And her fur baby companion, Trudy. She was predeceased by her sons Robert Praski and Walter (Kay) Praski, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. HIGHLIGHTS MAPLE River Historical Society annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck, 6 p.m. Nov. 24, at the former church, 985 E. Bennington Road overlooking the Maple River Valley. All welcome; set up at 6 p.m. with dinner and stories starting at 6:30. MICHAEL JAMES MCCLOSKEY, age 82, of Owosso, passed peacefully the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 11 at his home. He was born May 14, 1932 in Sykesville, Penn., the youngest son of John and Mary (Numerget) McCloskey’s six children. Per his wishes, he was cremated. Memorial arrangements are pending at this time. Mike was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. On March 14, 1953, Mike married Joan Suchanek at Sacred Heart Church in Flint, Mich. After 38 years of employment, he retired from Consumers Energy as District Manager. His adult life was marked by his active involvement in his church, community and local government. Mike is survived by his wife Joan; children Lee Ann (Barry) McGinnis, Tim (Sue) McCloskey, Mick (Julie) McCloskey, Lori Yeager and Betsy (Norm) Burger. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Jamie and Tim McGinnis, Patrick (Krystina), Colin, Sean and Katie McCloskey, Mason and Matthew Yeager, and Ben and Mark Burger, and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Worship Services Directory ASSEMBLY OF GOD Robert Zalokar, CFP®, CPA Certified Financial Planner™ Professional 121 W. Exchange P.O. Box 218 Owosso Phone: 989-725-1116 Fax: 989-725-1117 Owosso Assembly of God 1150 N. Shiawassee St., Owosso 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. 4:30pm Sunday 8am, 10:30am St. Paul Catholic Church 111 N. Howell St., Owosso 989-723-4277 • Sat. 5pm Sunday 8am, 10:00am, Noon www.stpaulowosso.org CHURCH OF CHRIST First Church of Christ 585 E. North St. 989-725-5039 Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Sunday Owosso Church of Christ 2005 S. M-52, Owosso Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Worship 10:30am, 6pm Pastor Steve Lockwood CONGREGATIONAL First Congregational Church, UCC 327 N. Washington St., Owosso 989-723-3010 • Sun. 10:30am The Independent Newsgroup 989-723-1118 EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square) Owosso 989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am INDEPENDENT The Salvation Army Church 302 E. Exchange St., Owosso 989-725-7485 • Sunday Coffee & Fellowship 10am Sunday Worship Service 10:30am Brunch & Fellowship at Noon LUTHERAN St. Philip Lutheran Church (LCMS) 219 W. Oliver St., Owosso 989-723-6238 Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm NAZARENE Owosso Church Of The Nazarene 1865 S. M-52, Owosso 989-723-2229 Early Service 8:30am 2nd Service 10:45am Sunday School 9:30am UNITED METHODIST Trinity United Methodist 720 S. Shiawassee St., Owosso 989-723-2664 Sun. School 9:30am Worship 11am Rev. Susan Kingsley 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 Owosso Wesleyan Church 715 S. Washington, Owosso 989-723-5247 • Sun. 10am Be a part of the worship services directory, call 989-723-1118. Letter to the Editor Editor, The Independent: Owosso Musicale wishes to thank citizens for their attendance and support of the Veterans Tribute held Nov. 10 at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Owosso. The event gave opportunity for the community to gather for patriotic songs in faith. Selections from the documentary “Let us be free,” described the challenges of my mother, Hanna Leja of Owosso, a teenage girl during the five-year Nazi occupation of Poland, the Warsaw Uprising and life as a POW, enhanced by Hanna’s piano music. Area residents who attended gave over $600 to benefit Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee. Owosso Musicale has been a part of the National Federation of Music Clubs since 1936. “It is with faith in friendship, God and country that we stand secure within the bonds of our Federation through music.” Our mission is “to support and promote all music endeavors of all children, youth, and adults within our club, community, county and beyond.” With special thanks to the community, Bozena Bienias, Owosso, OM member Director, “Let us be free.” The 9:/12 Commission The Shiawassee County 9/12 Commission (SC9/12C) will hold its education meeting 7 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Baker Welcome Center, 1309 S. M-52, Owosso in Room C-D. Two special visitors will be Hanna Leja, who was a member of the Polish Resistance and the Warsaw Uprising during the Nazi occupation in World War II and also suffered as a Prisoner of War. Her story will be facilitated by her daughter, Bozena Bienias. “Please come and hear The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Page 5 this living history event from the woman who lived it,” it was noted. The group’s business meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the future meetings of the organization. No meeting will be held in December. The next scheduled meeting in 2015 will be Jan. 26. “We invite you to join us on our active board,” it was emphasized. “New ideas expanding our mission are welcome. We especially wish for some ideas to celebrate our annual ‘Constitution Day’ in September. “The SC 9/12C has as their mission to foster a restoration of individual liberty by promoting civic education, awareness and participation in all levels of government. We are a 501(c)3 organization. Contact us by writing to SC9/12C, P.O. Box 871, Owosso, MI 48867.” Material cleared from lots or undeveloped property. Material in boxes, bags or containers. Yard waste and grass clippings. Brush is described as tree and shrubbery trimmings not exceeding 3 inches in diameter or 8 feet in length. Brush will be chipped at the curb on, or as close to, the brush pickup day as possible. It may take several days for brush to be picked up in the entire city. Residents are urged to use the city of Owosso Leaf/ Brush Drop Off site located on Aiken Road (just south of Industrial Drive). It is open every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until the end of the Leaf Season (usually the first Saturday in December). This service is for city residents only. For any questions, persons are asked to call (989) 725-0550. Owosso’s Next Brush Pickup Health Services, Clinics The city of Owosso’s next monthly brush pickup is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Nov. 26. Persons may call (989) 725-0550 or send an email to [email protected]. mi.us no later than noon, Tuesday, Nov. 25, giving the address where the brush can be picked up. Persons must call in or e-mail their address for pick up. Brush at addresses not called in will not be picked up. Brush not picked up on Nov. 26 will be picked up the following week, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Brush collection rules include: brush must be out to the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day. No brush piles are to be placed at the curb before Monday of the pickup week. Tickets may be issued. Brush must be no larger than 3 inches in diameter and no longer than eight feet long. Remove all roots, stumps and dirt. Place brush with the biggest cut end toward the curb – neatly stacked away from trees, signposts, guide wires, fire hydrants and fences. Do not place brush on sidewalks or in the street. Do not place brush in alleys – it will not be picked up. Tickets may be issued. The following material will not be collected: Brush cut or trimmed by contractors. Persons hired by the property owners are responsible for removing material. 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 landmark Shiawassee County Courthouse. 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. SCHD offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, for Thanksgiving. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Immunization Clinic is every Wednesday by appointment. The Health Department 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. 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, Counseling. Anonymous HIV testing by appointment for a $25 fee. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800859-4229 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. Continued on Page 8 ’Tis the Season! Classified Deadline for the Wednesday, Nov. 26 edition is Thursday, Nov. 20 at noon. Our office will be closed Thanksgiving Day so that our staff can enjoy time with family and friends. We will be open Friday, Nov. 28. Baker Insurance Agency Happy Thanksgiving! Call Bill, Jed, Bob, Pat or Tom 11927 Main St., Lennon 810-621-3400 We are independent agents proudly representing 989-723-1118 Page 6 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 PATRICIA ANNE (CONSTINE) SCHAFER, age 49, of Holt, formerly of Owosso, The Shiawassee Arts passed into Paradise at her Council held their Openhome surrounded by family ing Receptions this past on Saturday evening, Nov. 15, weekend to celebrate the after a twelve-year battle with 26th Annual Holiday at the breast cancer. She was a lovCenter. Nearly 80 Michigan ing wife, mother, and sister. artists are displaying and Her positive attitude and kind selling their original artwords will be sorely missed. work, unique gift items and Patricia was born to Vincent holiday decorations. Visitors are sure to find gifts at and Veronica (Weber) Constine affordable prices for everyin Owosso on Oct. 4, 1965. She one on their gift lists. The attended St. Paul School and graduated from Owosso High show, which is generously School as Salutatorian of the Class of 1983. sponsored by Memorial She graduated with highest honor from Michigan State Healthcare with outdoor University with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree. She decorations by Sunburst was employed by the Michigan Department of TransporGardens, runs through tation as a civil engineer and had most recently chaired Dec. 31. project meetings. Patricia married Robert L. Schafer on Nov. 17, 1984. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughter Lea, a junior at Michigan State University; two sisters and three brothChurch, 131 S. Madison Street, HIGHLIGHT ers: Catherine and Gary Schmidtfrantz, Margaret and BriPerry, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, an Bandkau, Paul Constine and Amy Elliott, Leo and Lori Nov. 22; all items new or gently CHRISTMAS ornaments, Constine, Bill and Beth Constine; special friend(s) Susan used. Free coffee and cookies. decorations, second annual All welcome. Hohl and Elizabeth Spence; nine nephews, 11 nieces, four sale, Perry United Methodist great nephews, a great niece and numerous cousins, coworkers and friends. She loved cross stitch, travel, camping, seeing family and the people with whom she worked. The family is being served by the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Holt-Delhi Chapel, 5034 Holt Road, Holt (located at the corner of Holt and Eifert roads.) Think Professional Affordable Plumbing Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 19, with family present FAST SERVICE!! 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. • Toilets • Tubs • Faucets • Water Heaters A memorial service will be held at Riverview Church • Sumps • Sewer Drains • Pipe Repair Chapel, 3585 Willoughby Road, Holt at 12 noon Friday, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT!! Nov. 21. Gathering for the service will begin at 11 a.m. Your Heating & Air Conditioning Family! Pastor Paul DenHerder will officiate in the celebration of Patricia’s new life. 989-723-2948 Patricia was predeceased by her parents, toddler sister, JoAnne and baby sister along with grandparents and many aunts and uncles. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Sparrow Hospital, Ingham Regional Rehabilitation Center Dobbie Road Facility and Hospice of Lansing for the care they provided for Patricia. Memorials contributions may be made to: Hospice of Lansing or Riverview Church. Al Shattuck, Agent A complete obituary may be found at www.palmerbush. 111 N Hickory Street, Owosso, MI 48867 com website along with a section for condolences. Bus: 989-723-3232 Jan Gerding & Don Adams, both of Chesaning, stand“Some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others ing next to some of the two dozen silent auction items on stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we display. 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In that event, Newspaper your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE – Default has 9-723-1118 been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Holly A. Drobil, a married woman, and Richard R. Drobil, her husband to Mortgage 9-723-1118 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, soindependent.com dated May 20, 2013 and recorded June 28, 2013 in Liber 1188 Page 90 Shiawassee County Records, Michigan. soindependent.com Said mortgage was assigned to: Quicken Loans Inc., by assignment dated April 21, 2014 and recorded April 28, 2014 in Liber 1198, Page 400, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars and FiftyFour Cents ($112,295.54) including interest 4% per annum. 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, Circuit Court of Shiawassee County at 10:00AM on December 17, 2014 Said premises are situated in Township of Burns, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: PART OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE4 EAST, BURNS TOWNSHIP, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17, WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 1052.72 FEET ALONG SAID WEST LINE FROM THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 17, THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAlD WEST LINE NORTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST 270.09 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 18 SECONDS EAST 322.56 FEET ALONG THE EAST AND WEST ONE-EIGHTH LINE IN SAID SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST 270.17 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 30 SECONDS WEST 322.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 11615 Vernon Rd, Bancroft MI 48414 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, under 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: 11/12/2014 Quicken Loans Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-13032 (1112)(12-03) Read About It In The Independent Newspaper 403 N. Saginaw, will host a family-style, “all-you-care-toeat” Roast Beef Dinner 4:45 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, (or until the food is gone). This will be the last Roast Beef Dinner AS ASupport DEBT Local COLLECTOR, WE Businesses! ARE TO COLTheATTEMPTING Independent Newspaper LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Understand NOTIFY US AT Local THE Politics! NUMBER The Independent BELOW IF YOU ARENewspaper IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ronald J Latunski, and Michelle M Marr, Mortgagors, to Bank of America NA, Mortgagee, dated the 15th day of September, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Shiawassee and State of Michigan, on the 30th day of September, 2010 in Liber 1152 of Shiawassee County Records, page 0304, said Mortgage having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Four Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Eight & 68/100 ($154,878.68), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December, 2014 at 10:00 AM o’clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Courthouse in the City of Corunna MI (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Shiawassee is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 4.875% per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Bennington, County of Shiawassee, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: Part of the Northwest fractional 1/4 of Section 5, Town 6 North, Range 2 East, Bennington Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, described as: Beginning on the West section line 649 feet North from the West 1/4 post of said section; thence North 330 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 530 feet; thence South 00 degrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West 330 feet; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds West 530 feet to the point of beginning During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 11/12/2014 Green Tree Servicing LLC Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for Green Tree Servicing LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, MI 48098 (248) 362-2600 GTAZ FNMA LatunskiRo (11-12)(12-03) FORECLOSURE NOTICE RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by John Baley Married to Leslie Baley to Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated April 12, 2007, and recorded on April 16, 2007, in Liber 1109, Page 718, Shiawassee County Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated January 04, 2014 and recorded February 24, 2014 in Liber 1195, Page 866, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Eighty-Six Thousand Sixty-One and 89/100 ($86,061.89) including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum. 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 venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Shiawassee County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 10:00 AM on December 3, 2014 Said premises are situated in the Village of Bancroft, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Town 6 North, Range 3 East, Village of Bancroft, Shiawassee County, State of Michigan, described as follows, to wit; A part of the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Town 6 North, Range 3 East, in Michigan, beginning at a point 80 feet East of the Southeast corner of Lot 3 in Block 9 of Village of Bancroft, according to the recorded plat thereof, and thence East 125.00 feet; thence South 75 feet; thence West 125 feet; and thence North 75 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 104 Beach St., BANCROFT, MI 48414 If the property is eventually sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricultural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the redemption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrower(s) 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. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: November 5, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 14MI01152-1 (11-05)(11-26) HIGHLIGHTS Know Your Community! The Independent Newspaper ROAST BEEF – First Congregational Church of Durand, LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE 549 words The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 of 2014; $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 4 through 12; under 4 are free. Takeout orders available starting at 4:30 p.m. For those with special needs there is an elevator available at the Washtenaw Street entrance. For more information, persons may go to www.durandchurch.com or call (989) 288-6684. FREE Head Start preschool now enrolling children three to five years old. Persons may call (989) 723-5849 to complete an application. COMMUNITY Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, hosted by Lennon Wesleyan Church this year, 11280 E. Lennon Road, Lennon. Nonperishable food items and a free-will offering will be taken for the Durand Area Loaves and Fishes Food Bank. For any questions, persons may call Pastor William Marsh, (989) 288-2123. STATE OF MICHIGAN 35TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ORDER REGARDING ALTERNATE SERVICE CASE NO. 14-6187-CH 208 N. 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Leroy St. FENTON 48430 Details, photos & terms (special gun terms apply) @ NarhiAuctions.com “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.” 989-723-1118 ~e e cummings “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” ~989-723-1118 Nelson Mandela he t s i ‘T S ! n o eas 8 3-111 72 989- 110 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. Emergency Service Perry 517-675-5956 Owosso 989-743-5626 Point of Sale Work 5" PVC Well Drilling Well Repairs Pumps and Tanks Chlorinating and Testing www.waterhelpnow.com MICHAEL BERTHUME CONSTRUCTION CO. Custom Homes, Additions, Remodeling, Garages, Barns, Roofs, Decks & More. Licensed & Insured. 989-723-6712 or 517-202-6056. ROOF REPAIR & REPLACEMENT IMPROVE your Curb Appeal today? Free Estimates! Licensed & Insured Call us today 989-277-9898 www.mycurbappeal.com Roofing, Windows Interior & Exterior Remodel Door Installation Weatherization EPA Certified 517-974-4172 [email protected] THE LADY WHO Paints ~Marita Rodgers~ Interior & Exterior Painting ~With~ Terry Rodgers Construction, LLC Serving Shiawassee County since 1945 Call us for all your Painting and Building projects. Licensed & Insured 989-729-1945 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 115 Business Services CHRISTIAN COUNSELING/LIFE COACHING. Personal & phone services available. Relationships, depression and more. Call Larry Hoard B.A. at 989-842-3982. christianlifecoaching.net 116 Trees / Stump Service COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 30”-36” planted. $15/tree. 517-719-5905 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. 128 Deer Processing BINKLEY DEER PROCESSING Walk-in Cooler All meat is vacuum sealed. Jerky-Sausages-Pepper Sticks & Much More 517-625-8211. Snow Removal SNOWPLOWING 989-277-9898 125 145 DEER PROCESSING. 989-634-5115 $60-Regular Cut Other cuts available. Many Sausage Options 3450 E. Britton Rd., Bancroft. R & B Deer Processing 451 Mc Neil St. (M-71) Corunna $70 Deboned Walk In Cooler Special Includes: Processing 1# Jerky 1-Stick Summer Sausage 1# Pepper Sticks $95 989-743-DEER Deer Bait Landscaping 165 NEED YOUR LAWN MOWED? Reasonables rates and senior discounts. Mention this ad when calling 989-429-2767. Misc. Services 170 Help Wanted DRIVERS: CDL-A. DO you want more than $1,000 a Week? Excellent Monthly Bonus Program/Benefits. Weekend Hometime you Deserve! Electronic Logs/Rider Program. 877-704-3773 JANITOR/CUSTODIAN. PERRY AREA. Fri.-Sun. $8.15/hr. Must be able to pass criminal background check. Call 866-869-6582. Ext. 153. NOW HIRING TRUCK DRIVER Regional, Michigan driving or CLASS A OTR CALL 517-675-5847 or 517-881-1544 Apply online www.transfleet.com SOBAKS HOME MEDICAL in need of CSR. Full Time M-F. Must have great people skills. Medical knowledge helpful. Apply in person at Sobaks Home Medical or send resume to: Attn CSR 1907 W. M-21, Owosso. THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS are brought to you by our valued advertisers. Tell them thank you and that you found them in the INdependent! BAT REMOVAL FREE Estimates! Now offering custom Bat Houses. Call Today! *Major credit cards accepted* 989-413-7350 170 SOME FALL PROJECTS wait until Spring Concrete Work · Driveways · Sidewalks ·Garage Floors ·Barn Floors • Lawns Repaired • Bushes Removed • Small Demolitions • Misc. Landscape Needs A hearty thank you to all of our customers! Make the best of each day and take care. CALL LARRY HOZAK 989-743-4457 Help Wanted CDL TRUCK DRIVERS & New Grads: EARN $15,250 in 90 Days! Plus, Home Daily & Sign-On Bonus! Dedicated Opportunity with U.S. XPRESS. Call Today: 866-479-8448 CDL-A, OTR TRUCK driver, singles & teams, 1yr 989-723-1118 exp, 2013-2014 tractors, no East Coast, no touch freight, for more info call 989-743-3898 or 800-336-2458 989-723-1118 WOODARD, A LEADING manufacturer of quality furniture, is seeking candidates for the following areas: ~Assembly ~Upholstery ~Paint Repair (MIG Weld Repairs) ~Buffing Repair (TIG Weld Repairs) We offer an excellent benefit package. Qualified candidates must have a HS Diploma/GED, solid work history and have the ability to pass a reference check, background screen and drug test. Please apply in person at Business & Corporate Services, Baker College of Owosso located in the Welcome Center at 1309 S. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~ Maya Angelou 170 Help Wanted 305 Musical Instruments NAPIER MUSIC: NOW HIRING!! SAVE-A-LOT Food Stores is searching for qualified candidates to fill positions at our Corunna location. We are recruiting for the following positions: Meat Journeyman-previous retail meat cutting experience preferred. We offer you Full benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Paid Vacations, Promotion from Within. Please submit cover letter and resume, along with references, in person to: 115 W. McArthur St, Corunna, MI, Attn: Tami 180 For Sale BETTER N’ BEN fireplace insert w/blower. Good condition. $525/OBO. 989-288-2238 RETIRED HANDYMAN BUILDS bird houses & feeders, dog houses of any size, also rabbit/bunny houses. (2) dog houses for large & (1) extra large size dog ready to go. Oakley. 989-845-2641. 245 Farm Equip. STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255 or 989-723-2865. 250 Farm/Dairy Products HAY FOR SALE Small squares & round bales. 989-666-5032 255 Lawn/Garden FRANK’S PLACE Your Source for Lawn & Garden Sales, Service & Parts. 989-288-4840 305 Musical Instruments New and used string instruments and accessories. LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc. 8315 S. M-52, Owosso. 517-625-4954. 320 Automobiles 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 CASH FOR JUNKERS Crashed-running or not! Up to $1,000!!! 989-666-6365. Powder Coating-WeldingMedia Blasting Pick up & Delivery Service Available Call or Visit Martin Powder Coating 124 W. Third Perry, MI (517-625-4220) TRANSMISSIONS 517-625-6966. 526 W. Lansing Road, Morrice, MI 48857 •Over 20 Years Experience •Standard 36Month/36,000 Mile Warranty on Overhauls •Ask About Free Towing with Major Repair •Foreign or Domestic •Automatic or Standard •Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Differentials & More SERVING SHIAWASSEE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS 395 Rentals GUITAR WORKBENCH 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN 818 W. Main St., CORUNNA. $650/mo, Westown Owosso $650/Deposit. No Pets. ~Professional 989-277-6981 or ~Certified Instrument 989-723-4889. Repair ~Set-up COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts. 2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXHRI ~Customization Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom By appointment 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW7R<RX apartments. Minutes from 989-277-9399 I-69-Durand. Call for Matt Grubb, Luthier 2XU$GYHUWLVHUV%ULQJ7KLV,VVXH2I details. 989-288-6825. 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW7R<RX 395 Page 11 Rentals DURAND-LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment. Utilities/heat included. No Pets. No smoking. 989-541-1319. 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 OFFICE FOR RENT Great Location, Off St. Parking Approx. 1,000 sq. ft. (4) rooms & bath Owosso Area/Details Email: melodies780@gmailcom Realtor Owned Call Don Horton Cell: 517-202-1225 PERRY: 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath. New carpeting, patio, appliances. Call 517-749-7433. SHAFTSBURG: 1&2 BEDROOMS. Free heat & water. $600-$700/mo. Pet friendly, A/C. 517-230-0654. SYCAMORE HOUSE HAS immediate occupancy. 2 bedroom w/den. $99 moves you in today! 989-288-2358 THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS are brought to you by our valued advertisers. Tell them thank you and that you found them in the INdependent! UPSTAIRS 1 BEDROOM. Westown. $370/mo + utilities. No Smoking or Pets. 989-277-7250. 2XU$GYHUWLVHUV %ULQJ7KLV,VVXH2I 7KH,QGHSHQGHQW 7R<RX Page 12 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 19, 2014 3-DAY FUEL SAVINGS ¢ 75 SAVE Thursday, November 20 - Saturday, November 22 When you spend $100* or more on Groceries in one transaction 0* PER GALLON ON GAS *See store for details. Limit 20 gallons. Fuel discount must be redeemed by Nov. 29, 2014 and can not be combined with other fuel discounts. Frozen Premium, Grade A Self-Basting Turkeys 54¢ lb. 79¢ Frozen, Tender and Juicy, Grade A White Turkeys Self-Basting Turkeys Limit 1 With Additional $20 Purchase Genuine Idaho Baking Potatoes Fresh 80% Lean Ground Beef Selected Varieties 12 - 14 oz. 8 lb. lb. bag! GO ONLINE BEFORE YOU SHOP! Visit shopvgs.com for details $1 buy 1, get 1 DIGITAL COUP COUPONS. lb. Chex Cereal 8 lb. bag 99 99| Frozen, Premium Quality, Grade A lb. 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