Postal Customer Volume 31 • Number 35 www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com GRANT - The Cook Family Foundation announced a $1 million grant opportunity Monday, Jan. 26 at a presentation at the Owosso High School Auditorium, contingent on voter approval for the Owosso Public Schools proposed bond millage on Feb. 24. If the January 28, 2015 SRI proposed bond issue passes, the Foundation will provide $500,000 for equipment to outfit vocational education classrooms and $500,000 to support development and use of a pool for community use. The Foundation and the schools would work with local employers and ART A LA CARTE AT SAC – The public is invited to unleash their creativity at the Shiawassee Arts Center for an Art a la Carte event 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Art a la Carte is not an art class, but an art entertainment experience, allowing everyone the opportunity to try something new in a warm and friendly environment, which is perfect for family and friends and for meeting new people. No experience is necessary – this painting is for fun! “We will be using one of Picasso’s iconic pieces of art as inspiration and our artist instructor, Susan Newcom, will provide step by step guidance for guests, who will paint on canvas with acrylic paints,” it was noted. “At the end of the evening everyone takes their completed piece of artwork home. The Arts Center provides refreshments and guests need bring nothing with them but their imaginations. “Register by Feb. 5 and receive a discounted price of $20 for SAC members, $25 for non-members. After that date tickets are $25 for SAC members and $30 for non-members. Call SAC (989) 723-8354 FMI or to register with Visa/Mastercard or stop by the Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive. You may also register online at www.shiawasseearts.org. This may be one of the most creative things you have ever done in Owosso!” (Courtesy Photo) business organizations to determine Non Profit Org what equipment to install in new U.S. Postage CTE classrooms funded by the proOwosso, MI 48867 posal, and also with local governPermit No. 99 ment and community organizations to determine how best to operate the existing pool as a community asset. Tom Cook made the official announcement Monday and stated, “this is a huge opportunity for Owosso Public Schools and the Cook Family Foundation wants to be a part of it. We are impressed and proud of what’s been achieved here at Owosso Public Schools.” He stressed that the Cook Family Foundation doesn’t take positions on any ballot measures. Also on hand to say a few words were Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Deason and Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick. If the bond proposal passes then this would be the biggest grant the Cook Family Foundation has ever given. Currently, the Foundation gives away less than $1 million a year. Shown after the announcement were from left: Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Deason, Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick, Cook Family Foundation Executive Director Tom Cook and Owosso Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle. (Independent Photo/MELISSA SHEPARD) THE ST. PATRICK’S Party by Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee was outlined by volunteer Renee Fisher (right) and Ruth Nick of the Respite staff during the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce membership meeting, Chamber A-M on Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, at the Owosso-area Big Boy. The party will be just before St. Patrick’s Day. Tickets are available through the Respite Volunteers office, in the Shaw House, on W. King near the main entrance to Memorial Healthcare. (Independent Photo/ BILL CONSTINE) 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, January 28, 2015 oneself or one’s surroundings. *Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feeling. *Also, uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior. *Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or deterioration in personal hygiene. *Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings or mood swings. If you or your loved one are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your doctor or contact SCCMHA for an assessment by our team of professionals by calling (989) 723-6791 or 1-800-622-4514. It is extremely important to take care of yourself by getting adequate sleep, participating in routine physical activity and eating healthy. Get the help when you need it. When diagnosed early, mental illness is easier to treat and can prevent a possible relapse of symptoms. Together, we can establish WINNER - Sami Jo Stechschulte, SS Equestrian Center a treatment plan and improve your quality of life. won the GreenLight Business Model Competition prize of $5,000 Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Flint Farmers Market, beating out eight other area entrepreneurs in Flint’s GreenLight Business Model Competition. Stechschulte’s business, SS Equestrian Center, provides riding lessons, camps and events to her community. Stechschulte will now have an opportunity to give another pitch at the Michigan GreenLight Competition on Tuesday, March 31 in East Lansing for a chance at $50,000. (Courtesy Photo) Letters to the Editor Penny Corbin, public relations & prevention specialist Shiawassee County Community Mental Health Editor, The Independent: Do you want to go out for a fun evening in Owosso? Well I would like to highly recommend that you go and see “Boeing, Boeing” at the Lebowsky Center. We went on Saturday evening and it was one of the funniest shows I have seen in a long time. It was laugh out loud funny. The cast of six local actors did a fantastic performance of this hilarious comedy. The timing and the dialogue were perfect. A great value for just $15. Before the performance we went to Abiding in The Vine for dinner and it was wonderful, really good food and a very reasonable price. So there are just two great reasons why Owosso is a great place to live, work and play. Editor, The Independent: The night was Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7:11 p.m. I was pulling out of a parking spot at the Kroger just east of Owosso, when in front of me came you barreling around the corner in this red car. You then proceeded to squeeze beside my driver’s side to get through as I stared you down in my front window and you saw me from the side. You and your white hair. I’m swearing in my car as this is yet another of Lee Mills, Owosso my pet peeves people do. When a person is pulling out of a parking spot, “Let Them Finish!” Be polite. As I left, I thought about this and turned around and came back for your license number. The car was a red Impala. Your trip to Kroger only took seven minutes. What was so important that you had to get that you almost crashed into me in the parking lot? Did your wife make you go to the store? Were you upset at her? Or did you need a drink? I hope she gives you an earful for this. “Open your mind, arms and hands to new things and people!” said Linda Ruehle of the Shiawassee Arts Center. “The Arts Center will be hosting a Super Bowl Pottery class to experience making pottery on the wheel. To make Super Bowls, the class will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. If you don’t have time for a weekly commitment, or want to try it before signing up for a six-week class, this is for you! “The cost is $25 for a SAC member or $35 for a nonmember. Dress for mess and bring an old towel. Clay, glaze and firings included in price. The glazing of bowls to finish and fire will be 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.” Linda Ruehle will be the pottery instructor. Persons may call (989) 723-8354 to register. The Arts Center is located at 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso. Landlords Session The Landlords Association invites area landlords to its membership kickoff meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Tony M’s, 2280 W. M-21, Owosso. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. There will be a drawing for a free dinner and other door prizes. The meeting speaker will be attorney Thomas E. Moorhead. He will cover the new law relating to a death of a tenant. The meeting is open to all landlords/property managers. For more information, call RealChek at 1-800-955-2435. WORSHIP SERVICES DIRECTORY ASSEMBLY OF GOD INDEPENDENT Owosso Assembly of God 1150 N. Shiawassee St., Owosso 989-725-8219 Sunday 11am & 6pm 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 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 Teresa Skaryd, Owosso Editor, The Independent: I am writing about Mental Health, specifically, prevention and early intervention. Safeguarding you and your loved ones’ quality of life is extremely important. Shiawassee County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) can be your lifeline to lead a healthy life. Taking steps to control stress and boost low self-esteem may help keep your mental health symptoms under control. Mental illness prevention and early intervention begins with recognizing the warning signs: *Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in others. *An unusual drop in functioning, especially at school or work, such as absenteeism, having difficulty performing familiar tasks, quitting sports or failing MOORE LIVING in school. *Problems with CONNECTIONS concentration, memory, or Direct Care Staff Provide logical thought and speech personal care, cooking, cleaning, that are hard to explain. med administration, and skill development to adults with *Heightened sensitivity developmental disabilities in a to sights, sounds, smells or licensed adult foster care home touch; avoidance of overand Community Living stimulating situations. Support programs. Please send resume and *Loss of initiative or desire letter of interest to to participate in any [email protected] ity. *A vague feeling of or fax to 989-472-4779. Please being disconnected from contact 989-472-4778 w/ questions. Super Bowl Pottery Class 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., Owosso 989-725-5039 Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Sunday For a limited time Mediterranean Flatbreads Tzatziki Steak, Greek Salad Chicken, Feisty Feta Chicken 1 OFF on New Flatbreads $ EXPIRES 1-31-15 Follow up with a Detox Island Green, Totally Green or Immune Blast Smoothie 1561 E. Main, Owosso 989-494-0090 Let us cater your next party! www.TropicalSmoothieCafe.com 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 firstcongregationalchurchowosso.com EPISCOPAL Christ Episcopal Church 120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square) Owosso 989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am LUTHERAN St. Philip Lutheran Church (LCMS) 219 W. Oliver St., 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 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. Agnes M. Carmody, 88 of Owosso, passed away and returned to her heavenly home on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Memorial Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Paul Catholic Church at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, officiated by Fr. Michael O’Brien. Burial will take place at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery immediately following. Aggie was born to Robert and Mary (Willing) Alexander on January 2, 1927 in Saginaw. She graduated from St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in 1945 as valedictorian of her class. She married the love of her life, Donald A. Carmody, on October 30, 1948 and had been married for 66 years. She was blessed with five children, twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. After she raised her family, she worked as the secretary/receptionist for St. Paul Catholic Church for 16 years. She was very involved in Catholic Education as a religious education teacher, and was an active member of the St. Paul’s Altar Society, St. Jude Guild and Nocturnal Adoration Group. Faith was the core of her life...her prayer list was always long, but never forgotten. She also was an avid genealogist, golfer and knitted baby caps for local hospitals. Agnes is survived by her husband Donald; children, Michael (Camilla) Carmody, Mary (James) Slingerland, Karen (Alan) Shuster, Corinne (Joseph) Riley and Larry (Suzanne) Carmody; grandchildren, Tim (Lisa) Carmody, Jay (Alisa) Slingerland, Robyn (Matt) Veale, Dr. Brian (Katie) Carmody, Marcy (Scott) Binger, Erin (Ryan) Jankovic, Megan (Wil) Massey, Andrew Shuster, Kristi Riley, Nick Riley, Sean Carmody and Chris Carmody; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Thomas Alexander. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marie Warnemuende; and five brothers, Robert, Peter, James, Edward and Donald Alexander. HELP WANTED SALES The Independent Newsgroup is expanding our sales team. We are looking for sales-minded, successful candidates. Qualified candidates need to be able to multitask and be goal-oriented. Must be professional, a selfstarter, energetic and motivated. Send resume and cover letter to: Sales Manager 1907 W. M-21 Owosso, MI 48867 [email protected] www.owossoindependent.com The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, January 28, 2015 In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Memorial Healthcare (Long Term Care, 2 North and 3 South) staff, Dr. Jodi Flanders for years of caring and Dr. Palazetti for the kindness and patience they all showed during her illness. Richard “Dick” George Burns, 81, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and Owosso, went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 16. Dick was born Sept. 30, 1933, in Chesaning, to the late George Burns and Lucy (Richardson) Burns. He graduated from Durand High School and then went on to serve his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of staff sergeant. Following the war, Dick married Wanda L. Phelps in Durand on June 11, 1955, and together raised two children. Dick attended Green’s Barber College in Detroit, graduating in 1956. He was a barber in Durand for three years and then opened his own barber shop in Owosso where he would work for the next 47 years until his retirement in 2006. Dick was an avid bowler and served as secretary, treasurer and president of various leagues. He organized “Learn to Bowl Better” clinics for three years and was a past OBA president and director. He was proud to have rolled an 817 series during his bowling career. He participated for several years in the Michigan Senior Olympics, medaling in broad jump, pole vaulting and bowling. Dick was a lifetime member of the Owosso VFW Post 9455 and was active in the Grace Bible Church in Owosso, holding several offices there. Dick enjoyed winters at Kings Isle in Port St. Lucie; bowling on both Kings Isle leagues and golfing on the Friday golf league, during which he recorded a hole-in-one. Dick was a kind and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and uncle, and family meant everything to him. Dick is survived by his wife of 59 years Wanda; his loving children, son, Keith R. (Peg) Burns, daughter, Sherri (Greg) Propis; and four grandchildren he adored, Michelle Burns, Ryan Bucholtz, Michael Burns, Taylor Propis and Valentine’s Day Alfred W. Foerster, MD, 87, of Owosso, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25 at his residence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home, Owosso. Pastor John Walworth will officiate with burial at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna. Alfred was born November 20, 1927 in Bad Wildungen, Germany, the son of Alfred and Margaretha (Gruehn) Foerster. He went to medical school in Frankfurt, Main West Germany, graduating in 1956. He came to the United States on an exchange student internship at Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Miss. From 1957-1958, served his residency and postgraduate education in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and Norfolk, Virg., and the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was one of the founding members of the Owosso Medical Group, where he practiced internal medicine for 40 years. He married Frances M. Geib on May 4, 1974. Alfred enjoyed computer science, was fond of animals, especially his beloved golden retriever Joey and his cat Misty. Alfred knew as a young man that his calling in life was to be a healer. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and patients. He is survived by his wife, Frances; and stepson, Patrick Scarlett of St. Johns. He was predeceased by his son, Mike Scarlett and sister, Christa Foerster. Memorials are suggested to the Shiawassee County Humane Society. SpecialS 14 oz. Tenderloin $ 2695 w/Shrimp $ 2995 Now Taking Reservations Shrimp can come butterfly or sauteed 1899 15 oz. 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In that event, 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 been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Terry L. Davis and Yolanda E. Davis, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Gold Star Mortgage Corp, its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated September 10, 2010 and recorded September 15, 2010 in Liber 1151 Page 853 Shiawassee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, FSB, by assignment dated October 20, 2014 and recorded October 28, 2014 in Liber 1204, Page 121, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-One Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Nine Dollars and Three Cents ($61,399.03) including interest 5% 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 February 25, 2015 Said premises are situated in City of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lots 24 and 25, Block 33, George T. Abrey’s Woodlawn Park Subdivision, including one half of vacated alley adjacent thereto, City of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 120. Commonly known as 620 Frazier Ave, Owosso MI 48867 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. 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Countries explored were the USA, China, Mexico, France and Australia. It is never too early to start learning about the world and other cultures. The staff did a wonderful job of making the night a fun way to learn and explore. (Courtesy Photos) Taking Applications for Commodity Supplemental Food Program Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is taking applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. This program provides nutritious food, on a monthly basis to low-income residents of Shiawassee County who are 60 years of age or above. Persons 60 years of age or older (130 percent Federal Poverty Guidelines) may be Tickets: Adults $15.00 Students/Seniors $13.50 Children 13 & Under $7.50 www.owossoplayers.com or Box Office: 989-723-4003 • 114 E. Main St., Owosso eligible. To qualify, individuals must live in Shiawassee County and meet program guidelines. With a 130 percent poverty and family size of 1 income is $15,171, family size of 2 income is $20,449 and family size of 3 income is $25,727. For each additional family member add $5,278. Distribution will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at: Perry City Hall, 203 W. Polly St., Perry from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Durand Eagles Club, 5230 S. New Lothrop Rd., Durand from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and also from Wednesday, Feb. 4 through Friday, Feb. 13 at Capital Area Community Services, 1845 Corunna Avenue, Owosso from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Some changes to criteria are: you must include the cost of your Medicare if you are drawing social security. Children under the age of 6 not on WIC are no longer eligible for this program. Please note the change of distribution dates in Owosso. If you have any questions, please call (989) 723-3115. 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MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard G. Matthews, a single man, original mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated June 7, 2010, and recorded on June 15, 2010 in Liber 1149 on Page 267, in Shiawassee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy and 80/100 Dollars ($99,970.80). 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 February 18, 2015. Said premises are situated in Township of Vernon, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: All that part of the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 6 North, Range 4 East, Vernon Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, lying Southwesterly of Highway M-71. 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: January 21, 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 483345422 File #448141F01 (01-21)(02-11) 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 John W Zdunic, a single person, original mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated July 23, 2005, and recorded on August 5, 2005 in Liber 1082 on Page 969, and assigned by said Mortgagee to U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC, series 2005-9 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 Eighty-Four Thousand Thirty-Four and 75/100 Dollars ($84,034.75). 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 February 25, 2015. Said premises are situated in City of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot Three (3), Block Three (3) of the Plat of H.N. and S.A. Williams Subdivision of Outlot Number 3 of A.L. and B.O. Williams Addition to the City of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1, Page 108, 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: January 28, 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 #447634F01 (01-28)(02-18) ll 989-723-1118 LEGAL NOTICE in Office: 1907 W. M-21, Owosso Call 989-723-1118 LEGAL NOTICE The Independent Newsgroup ll 989-723-1118 C L A S S I F I E D S CLASSIFIEDS Miscellaneous 065 The Independent Sunday Deadline: Thursday Noon • Wednesday Deadline: Monday 3pm C L A S S I F I E D S The Independent Newsgroup Call 989-723-1118 Friend Us TheDowntown Independent The Independent The Owosso Farmers Market in collaboration with ® on Facebook MarketNewsgroup On Main will be hosting a Community Artisan and Craft Newsgroup Show The 11:30Independent a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at St. John’s United Church ofNewsgroup Christ, at 429 N. 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It is expected that the planning commission will review its ordinance language recommendations at the 7 p.m. Feb. 23 meeting before submitting it to the city council. branch of the Community Library. We’reDistrict About Community! Hands on activities and discussions will be based on RidNewsgroup er Waite Smith Tarot The decksIndependent and similar decks. Handouts will be provided. A notebook and pen will for • • • 989-723-1118be• needed •• Facebook:Bring Independent exercises and recording results. yourNewsgroup own deck. www.owossoindependent.com The library is located at 210 E. Corunna Ave., Corunna. Please check out other library events at www.mycdl.org. Members of the Owosso Planning Commission met Jan. 26 to discuss the medical marijuana/marihuana language for the Owosso Code of Ordinances. There is at present a 90 day moratorium placed by the Owosso City We’re About Community! 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