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ICE RINK – The dedication of the Ice Rink
at Bentley Park was
celebrated
Saturday,
Feb. 7. Shown here are
President of Shiawassee
Owosso Kiwanis club,
Elaine Greenway, Shiawassee Township Supervisor Anthony Karhoff,
Owosso resident Casey
Lambert, Owosso Parks
and Recreation Chairman Mike Espich and
Owosso Mayor Ben
Frederick.
Lambert is a regular at
the ice skating rink who
grew up ice skating. “I
think this a great idea. I
constructed some pond
hockey nets at the rink
and it is nice to drive by
and see people actually
support it.”
(Independent Photos/
MELISSA SHEPARD)
Owosso, MI 48867
Permit No. 99
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Fourth Annual “Plunge for the
Parks” to Benefit Owosso Skate
Park and BMX Course
From Susan Montenegro, city of Owosso
It’s time for another chilly plunge into Hopkins Lake with a goal of raising at least
$6,000! Funds from this year’s plunge will be used to renovate the skate park and
BMX course just off Gould Street. The City of Owosso Parks and Recreation Commission are hosting the fourth year for Plunge for the Parks.
The plunge is already set for success with sponsorship from the local motorcycle
group “Iron Wheels,” which is contributing $2,500 toward the cost of the project.
The project would not be a possibility without their support and donations from
people in the community!
All proceeds raised in support of the event will fund tearing out existing asphalt
underneath skate ramps in the park and replacing it with cement. Existing ramps
will be reinstalled. The skate park is in desperate need of attention as many of the
ramps have sunk into the asphalt creating a dangerous lip at their base. Remaining
funds will be used to provide extra fill and conditioning of the BMX course.
We have approximately 22 plungers lined up this year. For those interested in
attending, the plunge will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Plungers are asked to
wear foot protection and to bring towels and a change of clothes. Costumes are
also encouraged. There is no fee to plunge, but plungers are encouraged to gather
donations from co-workers and friends. Pledge forms are available by contacting
Susan Montenegro, assistant city manager/director of Community Development at
[email protected] or at (989) 725-0544. Donations can be made
online at http://ci.owosso.mi.us/ Click on the link “Donate to Community Causes”
and follow the prompts. You can designate the plunger you wish to sponsor or make
a general donation.
THE NEW Ice Rink at Bentley Park was dedicated Saturday,
Feb. 7, by Mayor Ben Frederick
and Owosso Parks and Recreation
Chairman Mike Espich. Mayor
Ben Frederick stated, “I am formally dedicating this rink to enjoy
for people of all ages and for future
generations.” Espich gave a special thank you to LAFCU Credit
Union for their $2,000 donation,
Randy Woodworth for his $500
donation and for helping to put
the program together and to former Owosso Parks and Recreation
Chairman Nikki Hathaway for organizing the Plunge for the Parks that helped raise
the rest of the money needed. The 2015 Plunge for the Parks will be 2 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 28, at Hopkins Lake.
‘No Beer Tent at Fairgrounds!’
“It has come to my attention that there are comments circulating throughout the county
that the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds will be having a Beer Tent during the Fair this
year. That is definitely not true and our Board of Directors continues the direction of our
Fair as a Youth Fair, has not and will not promote the use of alcohol at the Shiawassee
County Fair,” said Farm Manager Ric Crawford on Monday.
“If you are approached with this discussion, please tell people it is untrue. If you have
questions or concerns on this issue, please contact the Shiawassee County Fair Office,
743-3611, or me, Ric Crawford, (810) 499-2051.”
The Fair Board officers for 2016 are: President Levi Zdunic; Vickie Oliver as vice-president; Darlene Luchenbill as treasurer; and Cheryl Barton is the secretary; Ric Crawford
continues as Fair Manager.
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, February 11, 2015
Arts Center Classes
The Shiawassee Arts Center will be offering the remaining winter multi-media art classes for children in
K through eighth grades. Classes are 1 to 2:30 p.m. and
students should pre-register. Each week the cost is $10
for a SAC member; $12 for a non-member, unless otherwise noted. An annual student membership is $15. The
Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, can be
contacted at (989) 723-8354 for registration or questions
regarding classes.
*Feb. 14, Art That Sizzles: Creating with fusable glass
pieces, a small, glass dish that will be fired to fuse and
then refired to slump. May be picked up at the next class.
Linda Ruehle is the instructor.
*Feb. 28, Basket Weaving, (Woven Placemat), 1 to 3 p.m.
The weaving of baskets is as old as the history of man.
Instructor is Sue Collins of Saginaw.
*March 7 and 14, The Golden Bird: Ms. Fisher will present a magical class which will include dance, story and
costume design from one of her original stories and dance
pieces. As the children dance out the story they will create a mask for enhancing their story character from “The
Golden Bird.” Following the last class, parents and friends
can gather for a short presentation of “The Golden Bird.”
Robin Fisher, 2013 National Dance Teacher of the Year,
instructor. *Cost for this is $15 for a SAC member; $20
for a non-member, special two-week class.
*March 21, Spring into Action with Fluid Acrylic Painting. Try a fun, loose medium while inventing new colors.
Gwen Sutton is the instructor.
*March 28, Explore Painting on Glass. Grab an inexpensive item or two from a thrift store, garage sale, dollar store
or better yet, your recycling bin and we will supply the special paint and instruction. Instructor is Raddie Mauer.
member of the Owosso City Council. More than 20 years
ago, he was a downtown Owosso business owner, having
had The Clothes Post in the Town Square Mall (where
Treasures is now located) on N. Washington.
Elected Vice Chairperson is Linda Jarvis of Lapeer
County; Treasurer Dave Caudle of Genesee County and
Secretary P. Doris Buckner representing the City of Flint.
The VAAA Board of Directors consists of 15 people,
of which more than 50 percent must be senior citizens.
The VAAA Board of Directors officers serve a term of
one year.
Kathryn Boles, executive director of VAAA says, “We
are excited about the leadership and the possibilities for
the new year in serving seniors and adults with disabilities
in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties.”
Valley Area Agency on Aging, created in 1974, is a private, non-profit organization committed to providing advocacy, services and programs which help older adults and
individuals with disabilities remain living independently
in their homes with dignity for as long as possible. For
additional information, persons may call Valley Area
Agency on Aging, (810) 239-7671, or visit the website,
www.valleyareaaging.org.
The jazz faculty of the FSPA and their French sister
school, the Limonest Conservatory, provide an evening
of music that swings hard and will make you smile.
“Flint School of Performing Arts Jazz Faculty is proud
to be performing alongside French Limonest musicians at
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the MacArthur Recital Hall at
the Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley Street in
Flint. This is open to the public with free admission.
Jeffrey Price is the chair of the winds and brass department at the FSPA and performs with faculty jazz groups at
U/M-Flint and the FSPA. Roger Jones has performed professionally in U.S., Europe, Turkey and Japan. He has performed with Marcus Belgrave, JJ Johnson, Wallace Roney,
Wynton Marsalis, Joe Henderson and Roy Hargrove.
Terry Newman performs regularly with Orquestra Ritmo, a Latin jazz orchestra, which has been featured on
PBS and throughout Michigan. Stephane Rivero is one
of the most in-demand bass players in the Lyon, France,
area. He performs with a variety of people as a sideman
and as a leader.
Alexis Requet performs with the ASSAI Jazz Trio
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Ron Elder VAAA Chairman
The Valley Area Agency on Aging has announced that
during its January Board of Directors annual meeting,
new officers for 2015 were elected.
They are: Chairman Ron Elder, representing Shiawassee
County. He lives in Owosso Charter Township and is a
former Shiawassee County Commissioner and also was a
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The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Letter to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
I have received numerous calls, both in support and opposed to a sheriff’s millage proposal and the manner at
which it has moved forward. Let me be clear, this is in no
way an attempt to nullify the will of the people. Contrary
to popular belief this is actually the opposite. We would be
giving the People the choice to determine the importance
they put on public safety, not the commissioners.
We value what the people want. This is a completely different proposal, with a completely different intent. This intent is to start the process of building back the Shiawassee
County Road Patrol for our community. I have been open
and honest about my agenda: Budget, Road Patrol, elimination of health benefits for commissioners, MERS changes
and the livestreaming of meetings to bring greater transparency and accountability to the board – as many other
counties have already done.
I do believe that a community should offer three things:
public safety, quality education and a strong infrastructure.
When we choose not to deliver on a priority that is core
in my beliefs it is a major concern, but still one the people
should decide.
I welcome any ideas, solutions, or suggestions on how
to approach this problem head on I am willing to listen to
any idea that may bring our deputies back. I have met with
local officials and members of the Sheriff’s Office, and appreciate citizens that stopped by at Coffee Hours to share
their thoughts, both in support and opposition. This is truly
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Jazz Faculty Performance
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along with Stephane Rivero and is a jazz teacher at the Limonest Conservatory. Cedric Migazzi teaches saxophone at
the Limonest Conservatory. Johann Fievet Connoisseur of
both the jazz and classical percussion worlds, Johann Fievet
plays and teaches all percussion instruments.
The event is sponsored by Robert and Joanne Fuller. A reception, generously provided by Allegro, follows the concert. Ticket information is available through the FSPA.
The Shiawassee Arts Center will be offering another Botanical drawing class with Barb Holmer, artist/instructor
from Flushing, titled Botanical Art Inside Out. It will be
2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 26 through March 26.
Students will draw plant structures seen in cross sections while reviewing shading techniques to create form
and depth. Demonstrations, exercises and individual instruction will be included to help students develop one
or more drawings or paintings in graphite, colored pencil
or watercolor. Complete supply list and botanical subject
will be provided at the first class. Students should bring
sketchbook, mechanical pencil and kneaded eraser. The
cost is $80 for a SAC member or $90 for a non-member.
An annual adult membership is $30 or a senior membership is $25. The Arts Center is at 206 Curwood Castle
Drive, Owosso. Pre-registration is required. Persons may
call (989) 723-8354.
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know exactly where the dollars are spent.
The Board of Commissioners will have “skin in the game.”
I have asked for legal opinions on what the board can legally do to change health benefits, pensions, mileage and
per diem (pay). Changes will occur! Some change would
not become policy until Jan. 1, 2017, but we can start the
process for future savings immediately.
Please share your thoughts here, email or call. I only ask
you do so in a respectful manner. The time for civil discourse is now, and it starts with us. We are considering the
building of the foundation for the future of our community,
and we are all in this together. I appreciate your respect,
opinions and views on these matters.
There is an old saying, “Do not tell me what you value,
show me your budget, and I will tell you what you value.”
I look forward to working with everyone. It’s about doing
what is right, not what is political. Safety is paramount to
quality of life in our community.
Thank you for your time.
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a community decision and I will continue to seek out and
listen to any and all that are willing to share, preferably in
a positive manner.
I have taken into consideration the OHS School Bond Proposal. I have also considered the Corunna Bond, the 2016
Operating Millage for the County, and the state sales tax,
which you have seen powerful interest groups in opposition
likely securing its demise. I also have reviewed state budget information showing a possible $235 million to $450
million shortfall which will likely force a cut to revenue
sharing. We will know more on Wednesday, and the following months as the Legislature sets their priorities. The
final item of concern is the strategic plan of the Michigan
State Police, both short- and long-term. These are all on the
radar, and the uncertainty is profuse.
These are the reasons for the special meeting. The timeframe, however unfortunate, has forced us to open the
dialogue on this issue. The meeting was to be at 5 p.m.,
Tuesday, in the Surbeck Building in Corunna. The proposal would seek half a mill for 3 years, generating approximately $837,000 per year (approximately $9,000 to
the DDA required by the Tax Increment Finance Authority
Act, Public Act 450 of 1980).
This does not fully fund the Sheriff’s Office. We will still
need to seek ways to generate revenue in a creative manner, and seek out waste and efficiencies to get a grip on our
short- and long-term finances while reviewing our strategic
goals – delivering services to citizens at a price they are
willing to pay. This will begin the process of bringing back
the patrol, while using value for dollar budgeting. You will
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Letters to the Editor
A Former City Clerk, Mayor Pro Tem
Editor, The Independent:
CRW Volunteers are great! On behalf of JC Penney and Capitol Bowl/Val’s Pizzeria, we
thank each and every volunteer from CRW (Community Radio Watch) for parking cars
during the SRI’s North Pole Express excursions in November/December.
Keeping the first five rows of parking available for our customers is critical for the
safety of our patrons and our holiday business activities. Many local residents do not
realize (or remember) these trips to the North Pole run for four consecutive weekends,
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with multiple excursions on many of the days. CRW took
on this project for us in 2010, so for five years now, they have been out in the cold, snow,
rain, wind and sometimes sunshine to help direct out-of-town guests to the designated
parking area between the cinema and bowling center.
These volunteers receive personal thank you’s from our businesses, but little public
recognition for the important service they provide every year for this project and many
others they just do to help in our city.
So in November and December this year when you are asked by a parking volunteer
“are you here for the train?” please thank them for protecting your parking space to shop
at JC Penney or visit Capitol Bowl/Val’s Pizzeria!
Robin Wackerly, JC Penney
Theresa Trecha/Dan Matthies, Capitol Bowl/Val’s Pizzeria
Editor, The Independent:
The Owosso Area Chapter of PFLAG would like to thank the community for a very
successful first ever PFLAG meeting. On Feb. 1, in blizzard conditions, 27 individuals
came to St. John’s United Church of Christ in Owosso to show their interest and support.
Featured speaker, Terri Dinsmore, spoke of the history and gave a brief introduction to
the wide-ranging resources available through the PFLAG family.
The Owosso Area Chapter of PFLAG would like to invite the public to our second
support meeting, 2 to 5 p.m. March 1 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 429 N.
Washington, Owosso. Our speaker will be Leslie Boker, a soon-to-be Grand Valley State
University graduate in Liberal Studies and a minor in LGBTQ Studies. She will speak to
us about transgender and non-binary gender identities, as well as conceptualizing gender.
Snacks and beverages will be provided at the meeting.
PFLAG is the nation’s largest family and ally organization. Uniting people who are
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) with families, friends, and allies, PFLAG is committed to advancing equality and full societal affirmation of LGBTQ
people through its threefold mission of support, education, and advocacy.
If you are interested in being a part of the Owosso Chapter of PFLAG please visit us
online at www.pflagowosso.org.
PFLAG of Owosso
HIGHLIGHTS
HELPING – The 31st annual
Diabetes Charity by the Owosso
Eagles will be at the Clubhouse,
308 N. Washington, downtown
Owosso, 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 22. It begins with a Swiss
Steak Dinner, 1 to 5 p.m. with
tickets at $9. That will be followed by music by Helen Ann,
50/50s, raffles, a silent auction
and more.
FAMILY EVENT – Cheap Date
for Valentine’s Day will be hosted 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
14, at St. Johns United Church
of Christ, 429 N. Washington,
Owosso. This is a family event
which includes a pork dinner
and games. Payment is a love
offering, “give what you can.
Bring your family and friends,”
it was emphasized. Sponsored
by the St. Johns United Church
of Christ Men’s Fellowship.
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 works around
your schedule.
FREE Head Start preschool
now enrolling children three to
five years old. Persons may call
(989) 723-5849 to complete an
application.
Clare W. Hathaway, 96, of
Owosso passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Oliver
Woods Retirement Village.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13, and 10 to
11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at
the Nelson-House Funeral
Home. Funeral services will
be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb.
14, at the Nelson-House
Funeral Home.
Clare was born Oct. 15,
1918 on the family farm
near Ovid, the son of Ward
and Vesta (Mulder) Hathaway. He graduated from
Ovid High School, Class
of 1935 and served in the
United States Army during
World War II. Clare grew up
on a dairy farm near Ovid,
Mich. and in 1953 his family would move to Owosso.
In 1969, Clare earned a
bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts from Michigan State University. He married Mildred Tubbs on Aug. 24, 1946
in Ovid; she predeceased him in 2008.
Clare retired 1985 from the Social Security Administration after holding several local
positions including Owosso City Assessor, Owosso City Clerk and Owosso Mayor Pro
Tem. He also spent time as a carpenter and die repairman.
Clare is survived by his daughter Patricia (James) Van Drunen; sons Philip (Susan)
Hathaway and James (Patti) Hathaway; grandchildren Mark (Sarah) Van Drunen, Peter
(Toni) Van Drunen, John (Lauren) Van Drunen, Alison Hathaway, Ross (Kelsey) Hathaway, Bryan Hathaway, Drew Hathaway; great-grandchildren Abigail, Hannah, Caleb,
Nolan, Carson, Paige, Micah and Gideon; 3 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law; many
nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mildred, son Gary, brother Earl and sister-in-law Vileta Hathaway, sister Vera Beth and brother-in-law Ronald Dennison, and brother-in-law
Lloyd (Shirley) Rivest. Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroad Bible Institute and Bible League International.
HIGHLIGHT
EUCHRE Tournament on
Friday, Feb. 27, at the Owosso
Eagles Clubhouse on N. Washington, downtown Owosso; registration at 5:15 p.m.; play starts
at 6 p.m.
All proceeds to Hospice Volunteers of Memorial Healthcare.
Price is $10 and will include
Coney dogs, chips and cookies; also, 50/50 tickets will be
available. For more, or to sign
up early, persons may call Jaytee Morton, (989) 277-0233; Jan
Pitt, (989) 277-4386; or Emma
Seigel, (989) 277-5944.
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
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
Robert Zalokar, CFP , CPA
Certified Financial Planner™ Professional
®
408 N. Water St.
Owosso
Phone: 989-725-1116
Fax: 989-725-1117
First Church of Christ
585 E. North St., Owosso
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
firstcongregationalchurchowosso.com
EPISCOPAL
If you are interested, feel
free to contact us for
more information!
989-725-9303
[email protected]
Al Shattuck, Agent
111 N Hickory Street, Owosso, MI 48867
Bus: 989-723-3232
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
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Owosso Wesleyan Church
715 S. Washington, Owosso
989-723-5247 • Sun. 10am
Be a part of the Worship Services Directory,
call 989-723-1118.
The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Gerald Gilbert
Endowment
Fund Grant
Assisted Living
Information Session
The Meadows, an “all inclusive” assisted living community is scheduled to open just east of Owosso in the spring
of 2015. The new 37,000 square foot facility features 47
private rooms, 14 dedicated to memory care and 33 to assisted living. A free public information session will be
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Memorial Medical Arts
Building, 721 N. Shiawassee (M-52), Owosso.
“A website featuring the Meadows assisted living and
memory care community is available to provide additional
details at www.Meadowsofowosso.com,” said Barb Holland of Memorial. “New information is added weekly.
Apartment reservations are being taken. Floor plans and
valuable information will be available at the Feb. 17 information session. Amenities at The Meadows include a
warm, home-like community; unique all-inclusive care
package; three daily nutritional meals; transportation;
24-hour care staff; full housekeeping and laundry services; and salon services.
“An aging local population and longer average lifespan
have created an area of need for those seniors who want
to remain independent yet require limited 24 hour care.
The Meadows gives seniors the choice of living in a community where they enjoy their freedom without the worry
of home maintenance, lawn care and snow removal issues.
Others choose an assisted living community due to health
issues which may require some skilled services such as
medication monitoring and administration or memory
care services. For those seniors who require the security
of having staff available 24 hours, but do not need the full
medical care services of a nursing home, there is now The
Meadows in Owosso.
A grant of $2,500 has been awarded to the Owosso Public Schools
Foundation by the Gerald Gilbert
Memorial Endowment Fund, established at the Shiawassee Community Foundation.
The purpose of this fund is to memorialize the legacy of Gerald Gilbert by “inspiring teachers to inspire students.” The fund supports
experiences, programs and ideas
proposed by teachers that motivate
students to develop their scholastic
and creative capabilities and their Gerald Gilbert
pursuit of excellence and a valuesbased life.
The grant was used last year for the following purposes:
*Purchase science kits for Bryant Elementary students.
*Library books at Emerson, Central and Bryant elementary schools. *Supplies for Owosso Middle School students
to bake Christmas cookies (application-based learning of
math skills) and deliver them to area senior citizens. *A
trip to the Holocaust Museum for Lincoln High School
social studies students. *Owosso Middle School music
storage folders and choir gown storage racks. *New York
Times Up Front magazine subscription for Owosso High
School social studies students. *Coaches training advancement programs at Owosso High School.
Gilbert inspired students for 25 years as a vocal music
instructor at Owosso High School. He was regarded by
Continued on Page 8 his colleagues in the Michigan School Vocal Association
(MSVA) for his ability to develop and inspire members
of Owosso High School’s
renowned A Cappella Choir
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remembered by Owosso High
School alumni for his passion for
music and his example of striving
for excellence. Born in Traverse
City, Mich., Gilbert graduated
from Central Michigan University
with a bachelor of arts degree and
from the American Conservatory
of Music in Chicago with a master’s degree. He was the director
of the Michigan Honors Choir and
voted Outstanding Music Teacher
of the Year by the MSVA in 1970.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy,
serving in the Pacific during World
War II. He retired from Owosso
High School in 1978 and passed
away at the age of 63 in 1988.
This endowment fund was es(Courtesy Photo) tablished by Charles “Chas” Lyons who grew up in Owosso and
graduated from OHS in 1964. He earned a master of arts
degree in Journalism from Michigan State University. His
newspaper career began as a reporter for The Argus Press
in Owosso. Lyons worked for the Washington Post Company for 19 years, serving as Chief Executive Officer of
the Post-Newsweek Media, Inc. division. He was president of the A Cappella Choir in 1964 and inducted into
the Owosso High School Wall of Honor in 2013, citing
Gilbert as a major influence in his life while growing up
in Owosso. He currently resides in Oxford, Maryland.
Lyons said, “I know that there are many OHS alumni
like myself who would like the memory of Gerald Gilbert to live on. By contributing to this fund much good
can be accomplished for students and his life’s work will
be memorialized.”
Tax deductible donations may be made to the fund by sending them to the Shiawassee Community Foundation, Post
Office Box 753, Owosso, Mich. 48867. Persons are asked to
note that the donation is to be added to the Gerald Gilbert
Memorial Endowment Fund. For more information, persons
may contact SCF Executive Director Carol Soule at either
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New Book
Release:
‘Leggins’
Written by Teresa
Lee (Schanski)
Illustrated by Jann
Johnson Lardie
RENEWABLE ENERGY, specifically regarding windmills generating electricity, will be the focus for the 31st
annual Farm City Dinner on Tuesday, April 14, in Memorial Healthcare’s Mitchell Auditorium, 826 W. King,
Owosso, said event chairman John Pajtas of the Owosso
Kiwanis Club. Social time will be 6 p.m. with dinner at
6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, with spouses and
guests welcome. Proceeds go to sponsor Ag scholarships,
said Pajtas. The 2014 winner of the scholarship was Mallory Cole of Durand High School.
The keynote speaker will be John Sarver, who was a program director in the Michigan Energy Office for 35 years
where, at different times, he managed utility, industrial,
commercial and residential energy efficiency programs
– and efforts to promote solar and wind energy. He is the
president of the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association and has previously served on the boards of Michigan
Interfaith Power & Light, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and the National Association of State Energy Officials. He has a master’s in Public Policy from the University of Michigan.
Checks, made out to the Kiwanis Farm/City Committee,
need to be mailed by April 10 to: Kiwanis Farm/City Committee, Shiawassee County Farm Bureau, 915 N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. The event is co-sponsored
by the Shiawassee MSU Extension Service, Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau Promotion
and Education Committee, Kiwanis of Owosso, Shiawassee-Owosso Kiwanis Club, with event printing compliments of The Independent Newspapers/i60media.
(Courtesy Photo)
HIGHLIGHT
VALENTINE’S DINNER
– Open to everyone at GiGi’s
Banquet Hall in Corunna,
Friday, Feb. 13. Cost is $25 a
couple or $12.50 for a single.
Lots of items up for auction in
a fundraiser by the Church of
the Jubilee, such as charter fishing trips, fruit bouquets, scenic
airplane ride over the area, hand
carved bow pies.
“Where Friendships Bloom”
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Saturday, February 14th
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Perry author Teresa Lee
(Schanski) and illustrator
Jann Johnson Lardie have
Leggins
accomplished
an early New
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Year Resolution: their second book, “Leggins,” was
released Dec. 8, 2014. This is the second book on which the
two friends have collaborated. The previous book, “Boxcar
Joe,” was published in December 2012. Lardie illustrated
both books and did the cover design for “Leggins.”
Both artists have lived in the area for most of their lives.
Teresa has been writing since she was young. Jann has
recently been working in ceramic sculpture and painting. These books are the first she has illustrated. Jann and
Teresa are excited to be sharing their new book with so
many local friends and neighbors.
The two books teach life lessons about being a good friend
and taking responsibility. Teresa Lee shared, “Both books
blend historical fiction and realistic fiction. The books appeal to all ages, but have life lessons especially targeted
toward audiences of readers from third grade and beyond.
Even grandparents like these books!” She went on to say,
“Everyone has a story to tell. Share those stories. You just
never know when one of them might become a best seller!”
“Leggins” was written as a tribute to life’s precious
gift of having “forever friends.” It is the story of universal friendship. It reveals the way of the world when
it comes to young friends and the bonds they develop
just by being friends.
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“Leggins” tells of the struggles that come with moving
away, and the heartbreak of leaving or being left behind.
The book also offers a peek into what life was like growing up in the 1950s. Lee’s story is based on true events.
Local readers may even recognize themselves somewhere
in the storytelling. Some of the same characters from
“Boxcar Joe” appear again in “Leggins,” not exactly a sequel, but close. “Come and share the adventures, lessons,
laughter and tears as the escapades of ‘Leggins’ and Mary
Francis fill the pages and warm your heart,” said Teresa.
Teresa and Jann were guests at the Shiawassee Arts Center
for a book signing on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. The book
can be purchased locally at the Shiawassee Arts Center,
206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso. Their books are also
for sale at Schuler’s Books at Meridian Mall in Okemos or
from the author; [email protected] or (517) 625-7267.
“Watch for more author/signing events planned in the
near future,” she said. Perry Public Library is hosting a
signing 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. Come and visit.
‘Leggins’ will be available for sale in both hardcover, at
$23, and paperback for $13,” it was noted. “We would
both love to personally sign your copy,” they said. Their
book is now available from many distributors. The book
is also available in e-book form.
HIGHLIGHT
A REQUEST: “Often we are
asked what is it that SafeCenter and the families who stay
at SafeCenter need right now. I
wanted to let you know that our
shelves are getting low on the following items: paper towels, toilet
paper, trash bags and large plastic totes. These can be dropped
off at our Owosso office, 1300 N.
Hickory Street, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, or
our St. Johns office, 323 N. Clinton Avenue,” said Rhoda Hacker,
executive director.
SafeCenter (formerly RAVE)
is a non-profit agency providing
residential and non-residential
services to victims of domestic
and sexual violence and their
children in Shiawassee and
Clinton counties. “We continue
to need your help. As more victims come forward, your support is so needed,” said Hacker.
For any questions, persons may
call (989) 723-9716. “Many
thanks to our community for
their never-ending support.”
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The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 11, 2015
BEING SOLD – The landmark Shiawassee Street School
in downtown Corunna is being sold to the WODA Group
for expected family housing, the group which developed
The Sycamore House in the former Arthur Lucas School
in Durand and which plans to develop senior housing in
the about 100-year-old Lincoln School on Michigan Avenue in Owosso.
The Corunna Board of Education voted Monday night
to sell the historic building for $150,000 to WODA, said
Sup’t. Dave Moore. There are contingencies, including
working with the city on approvals and getting necessary
grants and financing, he emphasized.
At Owosso, WODA’s multi-year effort to purchase the
Lincoln School for senior housing has had a number of
delays linked to tax credits and other issues even though
the city had approved the site plan, which includes an addition and parking west of the Lincoln Street building on
the former playground.
This is the way the Shiawassee Street School appeared
in about April 2014 after the Corunna Public Schools was
planning to move all of its programs from the building
and offer the property for sale. When built, it had housed
the school system’s high school and all lower grades
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supports Congenital Heart Defects
Awareness Week, it was announced
last week. According to the Michigan
Genetics Resource Center, about 1 in
100 babies are born with a congenital
heart defect (CHD), making CHDs the
most common of all birth defects.
Memorial Healthcare’s Family Birth
Place is supporting Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, through Feb. 14,
by sending every newborn baby born at
the Family Birth Place, during the month
of February, home with a red hat. This
initiative is part of the ‘Little Hats, Big
Hearts’ program to raise awareness of
heart disease and stroke.
“All babies born at Memorial’s Family Birth Place receive screening for
critical congenital heart defects approximately 24 hours after birth with
results being sent to the State of Michigan electronically,” says Family Birth
Place Manager Linda Cornell, RN.
Memorial Healthcare began this screen
We’re About
The Shiawassee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday evening, February 25, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. within the County Board
of Commissioners’ meeting room located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the Surbeck
Building, 201 N. Shiawassee Street, in Corunna, MI. The following has been
scheduled for review and consideration of approval:
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Land Use/Site Plan (# PSUP14-05)
Applicant: Graham Community Church, Laingsburg, MI
Owner: Perry Public Schools, Perry, MI
Site Location – 7320 Beard Rd., Perry. (Formerly Shaftsburg Elementary
School) Section 23, Woodhull Twp.
Tax Id: 78-013-23-400-005, 78-013-23-400-006, 78-013-58-038-000;
Request: Establish a Religious Institution.
Ordinance: Section 4.3.60
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“All of the red hats were generously created by individuals all over the
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adds Cornell.
Approximately two to three million
U.S. adults and children are living
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Request: Construct a 190’ Monopole Communication Tower within a 10,000-sf
site compound.
Ordinance: Section 4.3.16
Other items of business may be handled if deemed necessary. Questions about
the hearing or to review the applications, contact the Community Development
Department, 201 N. Shiawassee St., 3rd Floor, Corunna, MI during the hours of
8:00 A.M. – Noon and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Thursday.
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“Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.”
~ Albert Einstein
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HIGHLIGHTS
Assisted Living
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Continued from Page 5
“The Meadows community is being developed by Memorial Healthcare Corporation (MHC) in partnership
with The Wirt-Rivette Group. The community is at “The
Commons,” a new development initiated by Memorial
Healthcare and located adjacent to and behind Godwin’s
Furniture off E. M-21.
SPECIAL BINGO – On Friday, Feb. 13, the GSAR (Greater Shiawassee Association of
REALTORS) will be hosting
Valentine’s Day Bingo at the
Shiawassee Council on Aging,
300 N. Washington, downtown
Owosso, at 12:30 p.m. “This is
an event that we have participated in annually for years with us
providing the caller, prizes and
Don Horton and his barbershop
quartet,” said Selena Meder of
the real estate group.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds
Sensibly) No. 1381 of Owosso
meets 10 a.m. Wednesdays in
the Kona Villa Community
Room, 1299 S. M-52, Owosso.
All welcome. First meeting
free; after that, $32 per year.
For questions, persons may call
Darla, (989) 666-2731, or Carolyn, (989) 725-6209.
SUPPORT – The Owosso
Parkinson Support Group will
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meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
11, in the Community Room of
Memorial Healthcare’s Medical
Arts Building. 721 N. Shiawassee (M-52), Owosso, celebrating its 24th anniversary and
Owosso Mayor, Ben Fredrick
will be attending. “It is great
that Mayor Frederick will take
time out of his busy schedule to
attend this meeting,” said Support Group Facilitator Karen
Prussner, RN.
The featured guest speaker
will be Martha Ade, RN, BSN,
CDE, diabetes coordinator, who
understands the impact that
chronic disease has on people
and their families.
“If you or a loved one has been
diagnosed with Parkinson’s
disease, please join us,” said
Prussner. “We provide information, encouragement, fellowship, and support.” For any
questions about the Owosso
Parkinson Support Group,
persons may contact Prussner,
(989) 723-6901.
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Health Department has offices in the lower level of
the county’s Courts and
Public Health Building, in
the block north of the historic Shiawassee County
Courthouse,
downtown
Corunna. SCHD offices
are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LEGAL NOTICE
FORECLOSURE NOTICE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU
ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE
NUMBER LISTED BELOW.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may
be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. 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. Dated: 1/28/2015 Flagstar
Bank, FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C.
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Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our
File No: 15-15923
(01-28)(02-18)
Monday through Thursday;
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays.
Closed noon to 1 p.m. for
lunch. Closed weekends
and holidays. This institution is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
The SCHD offices will
be closed Monday, Feb. 16,
for the legal observance of
Presidents’ Day.
Immunization Clinic is
every Wednesday by appointment. The SCHD can
bill most insurances. Children with no insurance are
eligible for free vaccine
LEGAL NOTICE
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:
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
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NUMBER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN
ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale
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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 Nathan A. Hubbard and
Amanda M. Hubbard, husband and
wife, original mortgagor(s), to Union
Planters Bank, N.A. d/b/a Regions
Mortgage, Mortgagee, dated February
25, 2005, and recorded on March 3,
2005 in Liber 1075 on Page 228, and
assigned by said Mortgagee to Everbank 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-Five Thousand Five Hundred Seventeen and
41/100 Dollars ($85,517.41).
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 March
4, 2015.
Said premises are situated in City of
Durand, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 85, except the East 5 feet “Plat of Manfred
Subdivision No. 2” as recorded in
Liber 14 Page (s) 267 of Plats, 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: February 4, 2015
For more information, please call:
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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 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:
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Attorneys For Servicer
31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200
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Children are invited to
join Chicory Chipmunk
at the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road,
in Meridian Township at
10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19,
for this month’s Chipmunk
Story Time, “Owl Moon.”
The story times are open to
preschool and elementary
children. The fee is $3 per
child per session and is due
at the time of the program.
“Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
is a lovely story about a
child and her father looking for an owl on a quiet
winter’s night,” said Kati
Adams, Harris Nature
Center Park naturalist. The
stories will be followed by
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games, a craft or a walk.
For more information about
this and other programs offered at the Harris Nature
Center, persons may contact
the Center, (517) 349-3866
or
[email protected]
and find out more online at
www.meridian.mi.us and
www.twitter.com/HarrisNatureCnt.
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Focus on
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With technological advances in our daily lives,
many once-common life
skills have been lost.
Among these is the ability
to identify local wildlife.
The Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road
in Okemos is here to help
with that. They are holding a program on Michigan
Reptile Identification on
at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.
There is a $3 per person or
$7 per family fee due at the
time of the program.
“During this program we
will show people ways to
identify Michigan reptiles
using live specimens to
show the variation in characteristics and specific adaptations to habitats,” said
Kati Adams, Harris Nature
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Paul’s Episcopal Church, 111 S.
Shiawassee (M-71), in downtown Corunna with the guest
speaker being George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse
in Troy and Shelby Township.
He is known for his enthusiastic presentations and will show
the group dozens of the new annuals that will be available this
spring.
“The OGC Garden Soup Table
returns, featuring a variety of
delicious soups made by members. Hostess and organizer is
Jeannette Smith,” it was noted.
The public is invited to this
free event. For more information, persons may call Kathryn
Gehrs-Pahl, (989) 723-9927.
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show will begin at 7 p.m. in the
sanctuary followed by an informal Cabaret. Dinner $8, Dinner and Show $12, Show only
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a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14,
to make some holiday crafts.
All materials will be provided.”
For more, persons may call the
library, (989)-725-5134.
A DINNER, SHOW & CABARET – will be Saturday, Feb.
14, at First Congregational
Church UCC, 327 N. Washington, downtown Owosso. “Come
enjoy an exciting night of dinner and performances,” said
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due at the time of the walk.
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Vehicle may not be as pictured. Program fee, doc fee and first payment included in payment listed above. Security deposit waiver required.
* Plus tax, title and plate fees. Approved tier 1 credit through MSU FCU, eligibility for all applicable rebates (including lease loyalty/lease conquest and lease pull ahead) & $1,998 due at signing required. Lease based on 60 months at 10,000 MPY. Offer ends Feb. 16, 2015 or while supplies last. All Presidents’ Day savings specials, including Presidents’ Day Bonus Cash, absolutely end on Feb. 16, 2015. See dealer for details. All rebates back to dealer. Vehicle
may not be as pictured. Acq. fee, program fee, doc fee and first payment included in payment listed above. Security deposit waiver required.
†† Plus tax, title and plate fees. Approved tier 1 credit through Chrysler Capital, eligibility for all applicable rebates (including lease loyalty/lease conquest and lease pull ahead) & $1,998 due at signing required. Lease based on 36 months at 10,000 MPY. Offer ends Feb. 16, 2015 or while supplies last. All Presidents’ Day savings specials, including Presidents’ Day Bonus Cash, absolutely end on Feb. 16, 2015. See dealer for details. All rebates back to dealer.
Vehicle may not be as pictured. Program fee, doc fee and first payment included in payment listed above. Security deposit waiver required.
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