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Postal Customer www Volume 31 • Number 43 owossoindependent.com February 25, 2015 SRI Non Profit Org U.S. Postage Owosso, MI 48867 Permit No. 99 MARY POPPINS – Owosso Community Players will be “Flying High” with their production of Mary Poppins, which opened Feb. 27. Performances will be Feb. 28, March 7 and 8, at 3 p.m. Performances at 8 p.m. will be Feb. 27, 28, March 6 and 7. Tickets are available at the Box Office, (989) 723-4003, and online at owossoplayers.com. (Courtesy Photo) CHILI CHALLENGE -- Does your family have a secret chili recipe? Does the Owosso Fire Department make better chili than any other fire department? How about your church? Perhaps there’s a restaurant that would like to see if their recipe is the best in the county? The first of what is hoped to become the annual “Mayors’ Chili Cookoff” challenge will take place 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at the Corunna McCurdy Park Community Center. Issuing the challenge are (from left): Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick, Chili Challenge co-chairman Sheryl Frazier and Corunna Mayor Chuck Kerridge, who is co-chairing the event with Frazier. Tickets are $5 per person ages 13 and older; $3 for children ages 5 to 12 www owossoindependent.com www owossoindependent.com Fear Named to National Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems CIOs to Know years; and children ages 5 years and younger are free. First place winner receives $75 gift card and name on a permanent trophy. Second place is a $50 gift card and third place is a $25 gift card. Competitors must transport either a crockpot or slow cooker with a minimum of eight to 10 cups of pre-cooked chili to allow for taste testing by the audience. All entries must be in before 2:30 p.m. the day of the competition. Winners will be determined by the number of tickets received in a container placed by each chili entry. Competitors are asked to fill out a form that is available at Corunna City Hall, 402 N. Shiawassee, Corunna. Persons wishing more information may contact Sheryl Frazier at (989) 743-5699 or Chuck Kerridge at (989) 277-0829. Competitors will be under no obligation to share their secret recipes. (Courtesy Photo) Frank Fear, Vice President of Ancillary Services and CIO, was recently (Courtesy Photo) named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the Top “100 Hospitals and Health Systems CIOs to Know.” This list includes CIOs and other executive-level information technology leaders from hospitals and health systems across the country who have demonstrated excellence in leadership by tackling the challenging world of health IT and innovation during a time of change in the industry. “I am humbled and honored to be recognized on this national level,” said Fear. “This recognition is the direct result of the work of many people - from the strategic thinking of our Board of Trustees, the Continued on Page 2 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 25, 2015 Job Fair Next Month Baker College of Owosso, Genesee Shiawassee Michigan Works, the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce and Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership are hosting a Job Fair event. Job seekers and employers can connect with one another at the Job Fair, 2 to 6 p.m. More than 50 employers in varying industries will be participating. Free booth space is offered for employers who register by March 27. If your business would like to participate in the Job Fair please contact Karen Smith, (989) 729-3621, or at [email protected]. The event will be Wednesday, April 22, at Baker College’s Welcome Center, 1309 S. M-52, Owosso. Baker College Teacher Preparation Program Earns National Accreditation The Baker College teacher preparation program has earned national initial accreditation for five years by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This endorsement is based on principles set by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) that support the preparation of competent, caring and qualified professional educators. “This national accreditation for Baker College’s teacher preparation program is good news for our students and their potential employers,” said Christine M. Schram, Ph.D., dean of the Baker College School of Education. “It indicates that experts outside of the program recognize and validate the quality of the Baker College program and that it meets national standards.” The Baker College teacher preparation program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for students to receive a Michigan provisional teaching certificate for select subjects. Bachelor’s and post-bachelor’s options in elementary and secondary education include early childhood, English, history, language arts, mathematics and social studies. Upon degree completion and passing the required state tests, students are eligible to apply for certification. CAEP advances excellence in educator preparation through accreditations that assure quality and support continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. More than 900 educator preparation providers participate in the CAEP accreditation system. For more information about CAEP, visit http://caepnet.org. For information about the Baker College teacher preparation program, persons may contact Mike Konopacke in the admissions office at [email protected], (989) 729-3350 or 1-800-879-3797, or visit www.baker.edu. Catering • Carryout Family Meals To Go 1250 E. M-21, Owosso 989-723-9770 The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is a not-for-profit higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It serves more than 28,000 students on multiple campuses and online. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 150 programs across diverse academic fields, including business, health sciences, engineering, information technology, education and human services. Baker is a pioneer in online education and offers students the option of completing a degree 100 percent online, without ever visiting a campus. Library’s Craft Night The Owosso Branch of the Shiawassee District Library will host a craft night for adults and teens at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, said Margaret Bentley, Adult Services librarian. “Participants will learn how to mount photos on canvas, making them easy to display.” Those interested in this program are asked to register by contacting the Owosso Branch no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, in order to guarantee a place. There will be a $2 charge, which may be paid at the program, to cover the cost of supplies. Participants also need to bring a 5 by 7-inch photo of their choice. These may be printed on either plain or photo quality paper. They should not be one-of-a-kind family heirlooms or historical photos; these should be reproduced first, and the copy brought for mounting. For more information persons are asked to call the Owosso Branch. Deadline for Dog Licenses Shiawassee County dog licences are due by Sunday, March 1. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Cost is $10 for neutered or spayed dogs or $30 for intact dogs. emphasized. For questions, persons may contact Linda Morovitz, (989) 725-1941, or email, [email protected]. HIGHLIGHTS REUNION – Owosso High School Class of 1985 planning meeting for the 30-year reunion will be 2 p.m. March 7, at the Owosso Knights of Columbus Hall, 1259 E. M-21. “Come to the meeting if you would like to help plan the reunion,” it was Fear Named to National Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems CIOs to Know Continued from Page 1 engagement and support of our physicians, and the hard work and dedication of our outstanding Informational services staff and our healthcare employees working as a team on our many technology initiatives,” adds Fear. Fear joined Memorial Healthcare as CIO in May 2007, before becoming vice-president of ancillary services and CIO in January 2014. In 2014, he achieved professional certification from CHIME, the highest standard of professional development for healthcare CIOs. Among his accomplishments at Memorial, Fear has worked with the hospital’s integration partner to develop a dashboard gathering data from multiple systems to automate its tracking and reporting processes, helping Memorial Healthcare achieve stage 1 of meaningful use. Now, the dashboard is being used by more than 100 hospitals across the country. For additional information, visit memorialhealthcare.org. HIGHLIGHTS CHICKEN DINNER – The Burns Grange #160, 6630 Cole, Bancroft will host their first chicken dinner of the season on Sunday, March 1. Serving from 11:30 to 2:00 p.m. Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits and gravy, rolls, corn, cole slaw, pickles, dessert and beverages. Family style. Cost: $8 for adults, $3 for children 5-12 years of age, under 5 are free. Take-outs available. Other spring chicken dinners will be Sunday, March 29 and Sunday, May 3. “I AM Tutoring,” a free tutoring service to the community, expands to First United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Water, Owosso, with an open house and registration 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. All ages are invited to stop in at this time and learn more about this service. Depending upon interest and requests for tutoring, some prioritization according to need and/or grade level may initially be necessary. Open House guests are requested to enter by the main east doors of the church, where guests will be greeted and directed to the parlor. For more information, persons are asked to call (989) 277-3106. MOVIE and Taco Night, First UMC of New Lothrop, 7495 Orchard Street, March 14, for all ages. Persons can eat starting at 5:30 p.m.; movie, Disney’s “Frozen,” at 6 p.m. All welcome. FREE Head Start preschool now enrolling children three to five years old. Persons may call (989) 723-5849 to complete an application. stomers First 50 Cu FREE Receive A ! TOTE BAG b. 15 Sunday, Fe eb. 28 F Saturday, Stop In For Our Sales, Samples and Much, Much More! Save time. Order Online at www.BobEvans.com 654 Sun. 5 Quart of Soup To Go $ *ask about addtl. toppings 12:3 E. M 989- 0-3:3 Tickets ain S t 723- ., Owosso 1363 0, M on.-F ri. 9: 3 0-6, goodenergynaturalfoods.com Sat. 9:30 -5 Letters to the Editor Editor, The Independent: On Sunday, February 8 my wonderful weekend turned into a very unfortunate event for me all in 2.2 seconds.... At approximately 4:05 that afternoon, my husband and I stopped at the Owosso Post Office. As I was returning to our vehicle to retrieve an extra stamp for my weighted envelope, I slipped and fell on the sidewalk near the street. As I was falling, not only did I catch of glimpse of my left ankle, I hit my head on the trash can. As I laid half on the walk and half on a snow bank holding my leg up, my husband came to my side along with a woman who came up also. By then, I had decided I did not want to be moved and wanted an ambulance. Not only do I want to say thank you to my husband, but also to this woman for her act of kindness. She called for the ambulance and stayed with us in the cold until it arrived. Unfortunately, I didn’t get her name. I thank God that I had the two there and I wasn’t alone. As I was lying there, an OPD pulled his car up right in front, asked if everything was alright, pointed to the ambulance coming and drove off. Strange? I thought so! Am I completely wrong to think he should have gotten out, checked on the situation, maybe have written an accident report? I want to express great disappointment on that and choose not to linger on that subject. On the other hand, MMR was the ambulance that arrived at the scene. Two men who said they were firefighters also. These two men took great care of me, stabilizing my ankle with pillows and carefully placing me in the ambulance. There, they immediately started my vitals, IV and pain medicine. Again, I want to say how well they treated me, paying special attention to my needs and not jarring me around and would like to give them a big Thank You! They did a great job! Upon arriving to Memorial Healthcare ER, I was once again greeted by wonderful people from all around, all departments, doctor and nurses, who wasted no time getting me in and assessing my situation. X-rays which were taken by two gentle young ladies, confirmed dislocation of my left ankle, torn ligaments, and three broken bones! Ouch! While there, their work shift crew changed and I was (once again) welcomed by more warm, kind, caring staff. I received a thank you card from Memorial with signed signatures in it a few days later... I would like to recognize The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 them but choose not to list their names in fear of leaving someone out... I followed up a couple days later with Mid-Michigan Orthopedics. Again, I was treated with great care in their office and scheduled for surgery the following Monday (2/16/15). Dr. Schmidt did an awesome job explaining the procedure to me. Monday came, went into surgery only to be cancelled due to swelling. Rescheduled for Friday, (2/20/15). I had my surgery that morning and afterwards was admitted for that night and Saturday night. During my stay at Memorial, I was treated like top priority from all the nurses on the third floor! I can’t say enough good things about them! Also, I want to thank all the crew in pre-op and post-op on both of those days I was there! Everyone seemed to have gone above and beyond their job duties. Over these past two weeks of being in and out of Memorial, I’ve met a lot of wonderful people who seemed to really enjoy their jobs because it definitely showed in how I was treated! Thank you so much to everyone who crossed my path and a huge thank you to Dr. Schmidt who also went above and beyond! Carrie A. Struble, Owosso Editor, The Independent: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Dating Violence is defined as a pattern of destructive behaviors used to have power and control over a partner that includes things like stalking, isolation, rape, or battery. Dating violence does not discriminate and can happen to anyone of any gender, status or age. One in ten high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend. This means teenagers in our community have experienced this personally. One of the most helpful things for a survivor of violence is to have someone supporting them. It is estimated 81 percent of parents do not think teen dating violence is an issue. Thus, it is not surprising that only 33 percent of teenagers are reporting the abuse. Almost half of all youth who experience this type of abuse go on to later attempt suicide. If you or someone you know needs assistance with these types of issues, there is help available. SafeCenter is a non-profit agency whose vision is for all individuals to experience the right to be free from Limited Time Only! Cilantro Lime Fish An inspired blend of bold new flavors. SafeCenter of Owosso Editor, The Independent: The U.S. Advisory Panel on Dietary Guidelines has finally mustered the courage to recommend that Americans eat less meat and dairy products. And not just to lower our risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity, but also because it slows the rate of climate changes, with its own devastating consequences. The 572-page report released on Thursday notes that half of all Americans have preventable diet-related chronic diseases and that two-thirds of adults and one-third of children are overweight. It concludes that a dietary pattern higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods is more health promoting and associated with lesser environmental impact than the current U.S. diet. The 1977 recommendation that Americans eat less meat by the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs was quashed by the meat industry, and subsequent dietary guidelines panels have been very cautious. The 2010 dietary guidelines panel merely shoved meat and dairy off the official MyPlate icon, representing the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. Though the experts have now told the truth, our family’s health is still up to us. Fortunately, local supermarkets offer a variety of meat and dairy-free options and the Internet has lots of advice on vegan recipes and transition tips. Luigi Preston, Owosso SAC Fundraiser at Lance’s Bakery Volunteers from the Shiawassee Arts Center will be selling donuts at Lance’s Bakery on Sunday, March 1 from 8 a.m. to noon to support the 1st Annual Owosso Bike Fest on the Frederick Meijer CIS Trail scheduled August 9, 2015. Also, a portion of the proceeds will be awarded to a high school student in Shiawassee County with the best bike-related T-shirt design. Look for contest info. soon. Call SAC (989) 723-8354 for more information. HIGHLIGHTS Thai Chili Steak Smoked Jalapeño Chicken 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 – Memorial Healthcare will be holding its free sleep apnea support group 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the Community Room at Memorial’s Medical Arts Building, 721 N. Shiawassee (M-52), Owosso. This month’s speaker will be Brian Springsdorf from Sobak’s. For additional information, persons may contact Doug Rowden, manager for Neurodiagnostics, at (989) 729-4784. SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER hosted by Boy Scout Troop 455. Meat and Meatless available for Lent. Friday, March 13 at Owosso VFW Post, 519 S. Chipman St., Owosso, 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $7 adults, $5 children and under 2 free. “Eating Healthy Never Tasted So Good” 1561 E. Main, Owosso 989-494-0090 Let us cater your next party! www.TropicalSmoothieCafe.com Page 3 violence. Their mission is to build comprehensive and sustainable community strategies to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Shiawassee and Clinton counties. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, counseling and advocacy services and transitional housing. For more information contact SafeCenter, 1-877-952-7283. Al Shattuck, Agent 111 N Hickory Street, Owosso, MI 48867 Bus: 989-723-3232 Page 4 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Letters to the Editor Editor, The Independent: Will you join us in bringing the Monster Energy FreestyleMx Tour to our community? We are appealing to you as a fellow member of our community that values living in a community where anything is possible. Curwood Festival has been given the opportunity to bring a new and exciting event to Owosso on Saturday, June 6. I’m sure you’ve seen freestyle motocross on TV, but nothing compares to the thrill of seeing these superstars in action, up close and personal. Spectators will be able to watch top riders from the Monster Energy FreestyleMx Tour as they roar up the ramps and launch their powerful motorcycles into the most amazing aerial stunts ever seen. Riders will be soaring high and truly risking life and limb with every breathtaking jump. In addition to high-flying dirt bikes, fans can score autographs from their favorite X Game Superstar gold medalist riders and giveaways after each of the three separate shows at the Monster tent. The total cost of bringing this event to the community, including food and lodging, is $15,000. The Festival has secured the first $3,000 from Monster Energy and is looking for businesses or individuals who would be willing to help financially or with in-kind product or service to make this happen. If you would like to hear more about how you can help, please contact Festival Entertainment Chairman Troy Habermehl, (989) 413-5590, or the Festival office, (989) 723-2161. To become a partner today, you can send a check or money order, made out to Curwood Festival noting Monster in the memo line and mail it to P. O. Box 461, Owosso, MI 48867. Curwood Festival is a 501(c)4 organization dedicated “To celebrate the life of author/conservationist, James Oliver Curwood, by organizing, promoting, and conduction family events using the efforts and resources of volunteers, businesses, non-profit organizations and governmental units to enhance the economic and community image of Curwood Country.” Curwood Festival, Owosso Editor, The Independent: Commissioner Schneider, you are on the Finance Committee, maybe you can explain why the Committee waited until the last minute to hold this meeting. I have to ask why blame the Clerk when this information is available on the Secretary of State website. This was explained at the special meeting last August, but maybe you missed that meeting, as you were prone to do. Remember, you were removed from the Shiawassee Council on Aging Board for missing meetings. You make a big deal about missing the deadline, but you did all you could at the Vernon Township meetings to defeat both proposals last year. Commissioner Holzhausen did the same at Venice and Caledonia township meetings. Why didn’t Board Chairman Aue call for the meeting to be held earlier in the calendar year, or check at the Secretary of State website? Why not Finance Chair Root? He didn’t even show up for the special meeting.We’re I wonderAbout who he can blame for that. Community! Gentleman, it’s time you step up to the plate and take Independent Newsgroup responsibility for your The actions, or lack thereof. Robert McLaren, Shiawassee Township Innovative Orchid Ensemble at MSU As one of the kickoff events of the MSU China Experience, an 18-month-long exploration of arts and culture, the College of Music presents a Musique 21 (new music) performance 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Fairchild Theatre featuring the University Chorale and guest artists the Orchid Ensemble. The concert is free and open to the public. The 55-member Chorale, conducted by David Rayl, director of MSU Choral Programs, joins the Orchid Ensemble, a Chinese/Canadian trio that performs on ancient musical instruments offering a blend of new and traditional works resulting in a culture-filled evening. The repertoire includes traditional Chinese songs and new works by Jin Zhang and John Sharpley for chorus. The Juno Award-nominated Orchid Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary Chinese music, as well as world music, new music and jazz. Its members Lan Tung, erhu (Chinese violin); Chen Wang, zheng (Chinese zither); and Jonathan Bernard, percussion, make up the energetic ensemble that has been called “one of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene,” by Vancouver newspaper the Georgia Straight. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the MSU China Initiative, the exploration of Chinese arts and culture is designed to provide creative programming, engage in open dialogue and encourage active student, faculty and community involvement in China-themed year activities. “Our primary goals are to inform and educate the MSU campus and greater community about Chinese art and culture; showcase MSU faculty and student work through music, art, film and events; and help integrate our students from China into the MSU campus and surrounding community,” said Min Jung Kim, co-chair of the MSU China Experience committee. First Congregational UCC Celebrates 175th Anniversary Your local agent insures your The deadline for receiving applications for DUSI sponsored Railroad Person of the Year is Friday, March 6, 2015. The nomination form is on the DUSI website www.durandstation.org. You can email the application to [email protected] or mail to the Durand Union Station, 200 Railroad St., Durand, MI 48429. We cannot accept applications after the March 6 deadline. “Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt 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 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., 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 • • • 989-723-1118 • • • The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Railroad Person of the Year Deadline BAPTIST First Congregational United Church of Christ of Owosso will mark its 175th Anniversary with a Historic Birthday Recognition Celebration during Sunday morning worship on March 1 at 10:30 a.m. They will welcome special guests State Representative Ben Glardon, Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick and United Church of Christ Conference Minister Campbell Lovett in the celebration of this historic occasion. In 1838, as Reverend Gershorn Mattoon traveled north following the Shiawassee River, he founded missions wherever two or more would gather in Christ’s name. Little would he know that one of these seeds, planted in Facebook: Independent Newsgroup www.owossoindependent.com We’re About Community! Owosso, would grow into First Congregational Church. But, Reverend Matoon had faith that those who followed would nourish and strengthen this frontier church. On March 7, 1840, a group of 11 pioneers met in the home of Erastus Barnes of Owosso, on a mission to organize a Presbyterian Congregation, “on the principle of total abstinence from all intoxicating liquors as a beverage and opposed to slavery,” which has grown through the subsequent century and three quarters into The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ of Owosso. We invite all past members and friends of the church and community to join us as We Gather Together in celebration on this grand occasion. For further information call the church office at (989) 723-3010. EPISCOPAL John We’reWilkins About Community! 602The E. Main, Owosso Independent Newsgroup We’re About Christ Episcopal Church 120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square) Owosso Community! 989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am 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 The Independent Newsgroup 989-725-8181 • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Be a part of the Worship Services Directory, [email protected] • • • 989-723-1118 • • • FarmBureauInsurance.com Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Provider. LUTHERAN St. Philip Lutheran Church (LCMS) 219 W. Oliver St., Owosso 989-723-6238 Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm call 989-723-1118. Irene Nydahl, 87, of Owosso, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Memorial Healthcare. Funeral Services were held Saturday Feb. 21 at First Congregational Church with Pastor Deb Grazier officiating. Irene was born March 26, 1927 in Kipling, Ontario, Canada the daughter of William and Maria (Morell) Rosene. She was a member of the First Congregational Church where she was active in the choir. Irene was President of the Shiawassee County Kings Daughters and Sons and branch president of the Kings Daughters and Sons of Michigan. Irene was also a member of the Shiawassee Area Literacy Association where she volunteered. Irene was an avid bowler, she bowled in three weekly leagues and was inducted into the Shiawassee County 600 Club. She and her husband enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and playing cards, spending summers at the Rosene family farm in Kipling. Irene married Marc H. King at age 18 in Ft. Erie, Ontario Canada; he predeceased her in 1954. She and Peter The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Nydahl married on December 10, 1955; he predeceased her in 2008. Irene retired from JCPenney in Owosso as the catalog supervisor after 15 years of service. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Ronald) Reame of Franklin, Mich. and New York, New York; son Marc King Jr. of Branson, MO.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Irene was predeceased by her husbands Marc and Peter and sons Eric William King and Peter Nydahl. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Congregational Church in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be sent to the family at NelsonHouse.com. Page 5 Eating Disorders Association documents rates of eating disorders among women and girls more than twice as much as among men and boys, eating disorders, like any mental illness, can affect people of any age, gender, race or religion. One of the most hurtful stigmas surrounding eating disorders is the misguided idea that people with eating disorders are vain or superficial in their concern for physical appearance. Just as a person with a physical condition does not wish it upon themselves, neither does a person with a mental illness. These comments can become a barrier to people with eating disorders and deter them from disclosing their problem and seeking help. Reaching out for help can be incredibly difficult, but it is the first step toward a healthier, happier life. Knowing the signs and symptoms of eating disorders is important as some symptoms can become life threatening if a person does not receive treatment. Educate yourself and others about the signs and symptoms of eating disorders at www. Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses nationaleatingdisorders.org. You just might save a life. that do not discriminate and affect men and women alike. Frank T. Zemla, 64, of Owosso, Since February is National Eating Disorders Awareness passed away Thursday, Feb. 19 at Month it serves as an opportunity to bring light to these Sparrow Health Systems. potentially life-threatening A Mass of Christian burial was mental illnesses. Welcome to Kindergarten at Owosso Public Schools held Monday, Feb. 23 at St. JoAccording to a National seph Catholic Church with Fr. Eating Disorders AssociaDave Fisher officiating. Burial Discover What We Do... tion report an estimated 30 followed at Riverside Cemetery million people in the United in Henderson. States have suffered from Frank was born March 9, 1950 an eating disorder some time in their life. The most in Owosso, the son of Joseph and Katherine (Sipka) Zemla. common eating disorders He graduated from Owosso High School, class of 1968 and include anorexia nervosa, married Touya Berthume at St. Joseph Catholic Church on bulimia nervosa and binge April 21, 1979. Student success is our passion at Owosso Public Schools. In q uir eating disorder. An eating Frank spent his life working the family farm that he loved We invite you to Discover What We Do Out of the Blue at ers kindergarten registration. disorder can exist on its and was brought up on. He loved hunting and when he Kn ow ledg own or coexist with another wasn’t hunting in his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Most eab Owosso’s learning environment is caring, academic, and le mental illness, such as de- of all Frank looked forward to spending time with his innovative. Our highly qualified teachers nurture the academic, Thin kers physical, social, and emotional development of each child using pression, substance abuse family, especially his grandchildren who were his pride real-life, engaging methods. We prioritize early childhood and joy. Com or anxiety disorders. muni education to ensure all students become strong, independent cator He is survived by his wife Touya; sons, Jeremy (AriStigma surrounding eats learners who possess a variety of 21st century skills to succeed ca Kanar) Zemla and Joe (Amy) Zemla; grandchildren, ing disorders often blames in life. Owosso’s unique kindergarten curriculum advances all Principled students, at all ability levels through: the person with the condi- Emilee and Ethan; brother, Ed (Sally) Zemla; sisters, LilScience • Technology • Engineering Open-Minded tion, rather than the condi- lian (Jim) Budzynski and Agnes (Ken) Meksula; several Mathematics • Fine Arts • Global Studies tion itself. Now more than nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends. Entrepreneurship • Literacy ever, the media bombards Frank was predeceased by his parents. Enroll in Owosso Public Schools’ outstanding Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Courageous us with images of what a kindergarten program and Discover What We Do Church for masses or the family. Balanced “perfect” body should look Out of the Blue! To be eligible for kindergarten in September 2015, your child must be five years like and unrealistic ways questions, persons may contact of age by September 1, 2015. HIGHLIGHTS Caring to achieve it. The misinMelissa, (989) 666-1340. e t iv All proceeds go directly to the formation has far reaching fec SHUFFLEBOARD –The Re impact – while the National third Jackie Leone Memorial Jackie Leone Memorial Schol- Eating Disorder Awareness Month an Opportunity to Educate on Mental Illness Kindergarten Registration Dates Emerson Elementary 515 E. Oliver Street, Owosso • (989) 725-7361 March 9, 2015 Bryant Elementary 925 Hampton Street, Owosso • (989) 723-4355 March 10, 2015 Central Elementary 600 W. Oliver Street, Owosso • (989) 723-2790 March 11, 2015 Call to schedule your registration time today! www.owosso.k12.mi.us Friday Fish Fry 5-8pm Shiawassee Conservation Association Scholarship Fund Shuffleboard Tournament will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Dedic’s Bar and Grill, 5997 N. M-52, Owosso. There is a $10 entry fee, single elimination and will draw for partners. Prizes guaranteed to top two teams. For any arship Fund. LENNON COMMUNITY Food Pantry available. Persons may call (both 810) 621-4285 or 621-3676, leave a message and someone will return the call. 4247 N. M-52 Owosso (4 Miles North of Town) $ e In 11 Din ~ ~ or o $ 10 To G Robert Zalokar, CFP®, CPA Certified Financial Planner™ Professional 408 N. Water St. Owosso Phone: 989-725-1116 Fax: 989-725-1117 Page 6 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 FOOD Pantry and bread distributions 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at Bethany Bible Baptist Church, 10624 S. State Road, Morrice. Morrice location worship 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Persons may call (517) 348-4896 to set pantry appointment. THE FOOD PANTRY operated by the Corunna Ministerial Association is open 10 a.m. on Facebook The Independent to noon Thursdays. Persons are Newsgroup asked to phone ahead to make an appointment, (989) 743-5050. The Independent Newsgroup Your The Independent Newsgroup !! HONORED – Brenda Bridges was recently recognized as the “Employee of the Quarter” at Baker College of Owosso for Fall Quarter 2014. She has been with the College just over one year, serving as Literacy Coach for the Pathways Adult Education program. Mrs. Bridge’s nomination highlighted her excellent work ethic, her caring and motivational support of her students, her outstanding grant writing abilities and her Youngest ‘Jumper’ HIGHLIGHTS Baker College of Owosso President Aaron Maike’s sixyear-old son Hunter was the latest person as of Friday, Feb. 20, to sign up for the 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Plunge for the Parks into Hopkins Lake, organized by the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission. Those listed as of Feb. 17 to jump into the lake from the fishing dock on the west shore include: Owosso Mayor Ben Frederick; Rick Morris of the House of Wheels; Owosso Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Sue Montenegro; Ned DeGalan of MMI Financial Group; Gary Burk, president of the Friends of the Shiawassee River; Josh Adams, Owosso Main Street manager; Brad Kirkland of 5/3 Bank; Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jeff Deason; Central Elementary Principal Teresa Graham; Shiawassee Township Supervisor Anthony Karhoff, who is also chairman of the Shiawassee County Chapter of the Michigan Townships Association. In addition, Melvin Renfrow of Memorial Healthcare; Baker College of Owosso President Aaron Maike; Senator Rick Jones; John Beebe and Eric Sanderson of the Disc Golf project; Baker College student Amanda Freeland; Salvation Army Lt. Sean Grey; attorney Barbara BakerOmerod; Jody Lindell of VG’s Food Center, pharmacy department; Casey Lambert, aka DJ Chewy!; and Jim Hathaway with Allied Motion. “Please let me know of others who are willing to join us that day and Plunge for the Parks!” said Montenegro. She can be contacted through City Hall, (989) 725-0542. Tri-County Well Drilling strong leadership skills. “Brenda loves her job and it shows in all the ways she contributes to the welfare of our students, both in and out of the classroom,” said Karen Wagner, Baker Pathways Adult Education coordinator. Pausing in the Student Center were (from left): Wagner; Bridges; and Campus President Aaron Maike. (Courtesy Photo) Serving Shiawassee County Emergency Well Service 989-743-5626 Free Estimates Pressure Tank Service Pump Service Chlorinating drillmywell.com SCRAPBOOKING, Crafting, Quilting, any project you are working on, two days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10 and 11, New Lothrop United Methodist Church, 7495 Orchard Street, two days each month; projects can be left overnight. “Come and join the fellowship. Everyone is welcome!” said organizers. For more, persons may call the church office, (810) 638-5702 or email [email protected]. CASINO TRIP – “Only 10 seats remain for Durand Union Station Travel Committee’s March 5 Amtrak trip to New Buffalo Four Winds Casino. Trips to the casino will also be made April 9 and May 14,” said organizers. “Seniors who are 62 and older will pay $55 for each trip and others will pay $65. Fees include train tickets, $15 in slot play and $10 for food. Travelers should arrive at Durand Union Station at 7:30 a.m. and leave their cars in the overnight parking lot. Amtrak will depart the station at 8:04 a.m. and arrive at New Buffalo at 11:24 a.m. A shuttle will take travelers to the casino and pick them up in time for the 6:10 p.m. return train. Amtrak is expected back in Durand at 9:31 p.m. “For more information and to make reservations, persons may call Durand Union Station, 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, (989) 288-3561.” Proceeds go to operating expenses at Durand Union Station. 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. 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On Thursday in another rematch, Lincoln raced to a 20 point halftime lead and withstood a second-half rally to win 55-38 over Highfields. Jimmy Mowl rode a hot hand connecting on four 3-pointers in route to a 33 point performance for the Knights. Lincoln returns to the hardwood next Thursday when they host the Life Skills Center of Pontiac in a 5 p.m. tip-off. The Knights play their home games in their home gym at the Washington Campus on Alger St. HIGHLIGHT DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP – The Memorial Healthcare Diabetes and Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Center offers individuals the support and expertise of a free Diabetes Support Group. Two group sessions are held each month. The first group meets on the second Friday of each month at the Morrice Se- nior Center at 1 p.m. at 101 W. Mason in Morrice. Another group meets on the fourth Friday each month at the Durand Senior Center at 1 p.m. at 8750 Monroe Road in Durand. For additional information about diabetes or nutrition counseling services or the Diabetes Support Group, persons may call (989) 729-4712 or 1-800-206-8706, ext. 6655. 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. If you are interested, feel free to contact us for more information! 989-725-9303 [email protected] James Oliver Curwood Scholarship The James Oliver Curwood Scholarship, sponsored by the Shiawassee County Historical Society, is available to high school graduates who are continuing their education at colleges or universities. Counselors or advisors in all Shiawassee County schools have been provided with application forms. Interested students should contact their advisor or download an application from the society’s website. www/shiawasseehistsoc.org. This financial scholarship has been awarded to area students for more than 29 years as a community service of the Shiawassee County Historical Society. The mission statement of the society is to promote and preserve the history of Shiawassee County. Persons may mail the completed application to: Shiawassee County Historical Society, P. O. Box 526, Owosso, MI 48867. Persons with questions should contact the president Charles Wascher, (989) 723-2371. “I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world.” ~ Thomas A. Edison BE A SUPER STUDENT and register at Bertha Neal Elementary! Kindergarten and Preschool Registration 2015-2016: Thursday, March 19th (5p-8p) & Friday, March 20th (9a-3p) Please call Bertha Neal Elementary for a registration time 989-288-2016. ITEMS TO BRING: Legal Birth Certificate Immunization Records Proof of Residency www.durand.k12.mi.us Students who will be 5 on or before 9/1/15 are eligible for Kindergarten. Students who will be 3 or 4 on or before 9/1/15 are eligible for Preschool. *Age waivers will be available. NEW FURNITURE - Kyleigh Conklin is pictured reading to her brother Collin while seated on new furniture in the children’s section at the Corunna Branch of the Community District Library. The new furnishings were purchased by the Friends of the Corunna/Caledonia Branch with proceeds from their fall sale which featured used books, baked goods, gift baskets and silent auction items. The Friends operate a used book store inside the library building located at 210 E. Corunna Ave. Store hours are Wednesday 12 to 5 p.m., Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 to 2 p.m. (Courtesy Photo) Electronic Waste EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: The collective impact of all the iPhones and other devices we buy, use and then discard must be mind-boggling at this point. Has anyone quantified this and what can we do to start reducing waste from such items? – Jacques Chevalier, Boston, MA. With a record four million pre-orders for Apple’s bestselling iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, it’s more evident than ever that consumers want the latest in smartphone technology at their fingertips. A new report by analysts at German market research firm GfK determined that global smartphone sales exceeded 1.2 billion units in 2014—a 23 percent increase over 2013. With so many new smartphones and electronics being purchased, are users disposing of their older devices properly? According to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data, approximately 2,440,000 tons of electronics, such as computers, mobile devices and televisions, were disposed of in 2010. Twenty-seven percent, or 649,000 tons, of that “e-waste” was recycled. Because some materials in electronics, such as lead, nickel, cadmium and mercury, could pose risks to human health or the environment, the EPA “strongly supports” keeping used electronics out of landfills. “Recycling electronic equipment isn’t quite as easy as leaving it in a bin in your front yard, as we’ve learned to do with paper and plastics, but the health and environmental benefits of recycling e-scrap are tremendous,” said EPA Region 5 Administrator Mary A. Gade. “Also, we know that half of the devices thrown away still work.” If Americans recycled the approximately 130 million Continued on Page 9 Page 8 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Health Clinics, Services The Shiawassee County Health Department has offices in the lower level of the county’s Courts & Public Health Building, in the block north of the historic Shiawassee County Courthouse, downtown Corunna. SCHD offices are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. Closed weekends and holidays. The institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Immunization Clinic is every Wednesday by appointment. For children, there is a $15 fee per vaccine charged by the State. Private-pay vaccines are available for children and adults; call for prices, (989) 743-2356, and for an appointment. If a parent is not accompanying the child please call to obtain consent forms. These can also be printed from our website: health.shiawassee.net 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. 989-723-1118 STD Referrals. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 0 for more information. Maternal/Infant Health Program (MIHP) offers guidance for expectant mothers and/or infants through one year of age on Medicaid. Call (989) 743-2319 for more information. Vision & Hearing Screening offered for preschool and school age children. Call for (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-8594229 press 0 for information or an appointment. Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP). 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Furthermore, for every million cell phones we recycle, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Recovering these valuable metals through recycling precludes the need for mining and processing that much new material from the Earth, thus not only conserving natural resources but preventing air and water pollution as well. Thankfully, recycling old smartphones and other elecLEGAL NOTICE tronic devices is an easy, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE typically cost-free process FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLEC- for consumers. Electronics TOR 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 Ivan G Yoder and Katherine Yoder a/k/a Katie Yoder, husband and wife, original mortgagor(s), to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April 27, 2007, and recorded on May 24, 2007 in Liber 1111 on Page 174, in Shiawassee county records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Five and 18/100 Dollars ($129,825.18). 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 18, 2015. Said premises are situated in City of Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 4, Block 2, The Plat of Weeks Addition to the Village (now City) of Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. Also, a part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, in T6N, R1E, in Michigan, described as beginning at the Northeast corner of said Lot 4 in Block 2 of Weeks Addition to the Village (now City) of Laingsburg, thence East along the South line of North Street 31.6 feet, thence South parallel with Crum Street 90 feet, thence West parallel with North Street 28.20 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 4, and thence Northerly 90 feet to the place of beginning. 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 18, 2015 For more information, please call: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 483345422 File #449102F01 (02-18)(03-11) 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 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: FC J (248) 593-1311 Trott Law, P.C. Attorneys For Servicer 31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 483345422 File #333669F04 (02-04)(02-25) The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 retailer Best Buy offers the most comprehensive appliance and electronics recycling program in the United States, with more than 400 pounds of product collected for recycling each minute the stores are open. Best Buy offers free recycling for most electronics and large appliances, regardless of where they were purchased, allowing the company to achieve its ambitious goal of recycling one billion pounds of electronics and appliances by the end of 2014. Some charitable organizations, like Cell Phones for Soldiers, also offer free cell phone recycling. Since 2004, the non-profit has prevented more than 11.6 million cell phones from ending up in landfills. All cell phones donated to Cell Phones for Soldiers are sold either to electronic restorers or a recyclers, depending on the phone’s condition. The proceeds from the phones are used to purchase prepaid international calling cards for troops and provide emergency financial assistance to veterans. “Cell Phones for Soldiers truly is a lifeline,” says Robbie Bergquist, co-founder of the non-profit. “To withstand time apart and the pressure of serving our country, the family connection is a critical piece to survival.” Contacts: EPA Electronics Recycling, www.epa.gov/ ecycling; Cell Phones for Soldiers, www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: [email protected]. A SYNOPSIS OF THE CORUNNA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING February 17, 2015 Present: Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa, Horton, Bennett, Hess. Absent: None. Guests: Joe Sawyer, City Manager; Merilee Lawson, City Planner/Assessor; J. Craig Patterson, The WODA Group; Dave Moore, Corunna Schools; Justin Horvath, SEDP; Brad Breiler, CCFD; Robert Morehouse; Rick Sliwa; Jess Robson, Argus Press. The meeting was called to order in council chambers in the lower level of the Community Center by Mayor Kerridge at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Sliwa moved, Johnson seconded, to approve the minutes of the February 2, 2015 regular council meeting. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa, Bennett, Hess, Horton. No: None. Motion CARRIED. AGENDA APPROVAL: Johnson moved, Sliwa seconded, to approve the agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Sliwa, Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez. No: None. Motion CARRIED. APPROVAL OF VENDOR DISBURSEMENTS: Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to approve vendor disbursements from 01-30-2015 through 02-122015, as presented. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa. No: None. Motion CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments. MANAGER’S REPORT: Sawyer reported that the annual Corunna Bridal Expo is Saturday. PRESENTATION BY J.CRAIG PATTERSON FROM WODA GROUP: Justin Horvath, SEPD, introduced P. Craig Patterson from WODA Group. Patterson stated that had every expectation that the Shiawassee St. School project will attract people back to Corunna like it did with WODA’s project in Durand. The reason he was there was to ask for a PILOT tax abatement from the city for 16 years at 4%. They plan for 40 units, all one or two bedrooms. The apartments will be for low and moderately low income renters. Rodriguez stated that her experience with MISHDA is that those housing units become very run down and turn into a high drug, high crime and high welfare populations. She was not sure that was wanted in this community. Patterson stated the key is management and he stated that their management record is good. Corunna is a rural community so this is a little different from the larger city populations Rodriguez is familiar with. Lawson stated that WODA is a top notch organization and you will get low income residents, but they will be residents who take pride in the community and will shop in the community. Dave Moore, Superintendent of Corunna Schools, stated that this was a great opportunity. Patterson wanted to emphasize the partnership between WODA and the city. They will be in the community for many years. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2015, AT 7:30 P.M., FOR ORDINANCE #15-02, CITY OF CORUNNA PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) ORDINANCE: Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to set the public hearing for Monday, March 2, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., for Ordinance #15-02, City of Corunna Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Ordinance. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Bennett, Johnson, Horton, Rodriguez, Sliwa, Hess. No: None. Motion CARRIED. CONSIDER RESOLUTION #021715-01, CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY: Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to approve resolution #021715-01 City of Corunna Capital Asset Management Policy. 458 words 394 words Page 9 Ruth Ann Thelen, 58, of Ovid/ Owosso, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19 at her residence. A celebration of life will be Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Shiawassee Council on Aging, Owosso. Ruth was born in St. Johns on February 20, 1956, the daughter of the late Cletus Roman and Lois May (Marten) Thelen. Ruth was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Her life was devoted to her family. Those who cherish her memory include: children, Edward (Emily) Dowd of Clarkston, Audrey (Mandy) Dowd of Owosso, Michael Delaney of Owosso, Patricia (Kevin) Hehrer of Ovid; 6 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested for the needs of the family for final expenses. Online guestbook and condolences for Ruth Ann Thelen available at www.mowenfuneralhomeinc.com. We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Facebook: Independent Newsgroup www.owossoindependent.com Roll Call Vote: Yes: Rodriguez, Horton, Johnson, Sliwa, Hess, Bennett. No: None. Motion CARRIED. We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • City of Corunna Capital Asset Management Policy Resolution No. 021715-01 The following guidelines should be used when determining if an asset should be capitalized. • Land • Buildings • Improvements • Construction in Progress • Equipment purchases costing greater than $2,500.00. • New purchases costing greater than $2,500.00. • Item must have an estimated useful life greater than one year. Facebook: Independent Newsgroup Once a decision has been made to capitalize an asset, the following steps should www.owossoindependent.com be taken to account for the asset. • The asset information shall be given to the Clerk/Treasurer so the current capital asset schedule can be updated. • The Clerk/Treasurer then forwards the current capital asset schedule to the auditors to calculate year end journal entries. • Asset depreciation shall be calculated using the straight-line method. The following information shall be maintained for all capital assets: • Fund • Asset Number • Description • Asset Classification (land, building, equipment) • Location (site, building, and room) • Date of Purchase • Purchase Price • Serial Number/Model Number • Estimated Life of Asset We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF SHIAWASSEE } }ss. } ut o We’re Ab ! ty i n u m m Co I, Nichole L. Cowdrey, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Corunna, Michigan, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council at a meeting held on February 17, 2015, the original of which is on file in my office. Public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to and in compliance with Act No. 267, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto affixed my official signature this 17th day of February, 2015. Facebook: Independent Newsgroup Nichole L. Cowdrey, City Clerk/Treasurer City of Corunna, Michigan www.owossoindependent.com CONSIDER RESIGNATION OF SHANNON QUIRK FROM THE YOUTH SPORTS COMMISSION: Bennett moved, Johnson seconded, to accept the resignation of Shannon Quirk from the Youth Sports Commission. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Hess, Horton, Rodriguez, Bennett, Sliwa, Johnson No: None. Motion CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments. ADJOURN: Sliwa moved, Hess seconded, to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Bennett, Hess, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa. No: None. Motion CARRIED. Time was 8:20 p.m. Charles Kerridge, Mayor Nichole Cowdrey, City Clerk For complete minutes, go to www.corm.us. • • • 989-723-1118 • • • We’re About C The Independe Page 10 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 025 Calendar Of Events THE 3RD JACKIE LEONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Shuffleboard Tournament will be 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at Dedic's Bar and Grill, 5997 N. M-52, Owosso. There is a $10 entry fee, single elimination and will draw for partners. Prizes guaranteed to top 2 teams. Any questions contact Melissa 989-666-1340. 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Tell them thank you and that you found them in the INdependent! 450 Real Estate DUPLEX FOR SALE. 2 bedroom apartment upstairs. 2 bedroom apartment downstairs. $59,000 OBO. 989-288-5238 495 Farm Property FARM LAND WANTED to rent. Cash or shares. 15 mile radius of Owosso. 989-413-6145 THE CITY OF Durand is currently accepting sealed proposals for leasing city owned farm land. For more information please contact Steve Mince, DPW Director at 989-288-3113 ext 107. Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Durand, Michigan at the office of the City Clerk, 215 W. Clinton St, Durand, MI 48429 until 2 pm March 31, 2015. “As with anything creative, change is inevitable.” ~ Enya Page 12 The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, February 25, 2015 (Courtesy Photo) Honors College student researches post-homeschool t Community! life in Germany ent Newsgroup Homeschooling is illegal. In Germany, at least. 23-1118 ••• endent Newsgroup That’s where ndependent.com The Independent Newsgroup senior Andrew Mandley spent the first 12 days of January conducting research on life after homeschooling as part of his senior thesis for the Honors College, he spoke to six young adults that were previously Community! homeschooled, and gathered political, civic and soWe’retheir About Community! nt cial Newsgroup experiences after secondary school. The Independent Newsgroup -1118 “It’s• •a• technicality,” Mandley said. “It’s not • • • 989-723-1118 • • •illegal to homeschool, it’s just illegal not to go to school… you can learn at home too, but not instead of public education, is Sit, Relax and the way that it’s framed.” Enjoy Your ! The consequences of school truancy can vary, accordNewspaper! ing to Mandley, generally beginning with heavy fines 989-723-1118 and sometimes leading to imprisonment of parents or the relocation of children. The homeschooling movement over there is fairly young, he said, with roughly 400 families currently y!homeschooling. Germany has always interested Mandley and was the main draw for this study. He started learning German at a young age, spent some time in Germany as a high school About ! mmunity 8••• ewsgroup ent.com Byron Area Schools are SOARing to their futures! Find out how your child can, too! Attend ... We’re About Community! The Independent Newsgroup • • • 989-723-1118 • • • The Independent Newsgroup ALL NEW! Sit, Relax and Enjoy Your Newspaper! as a foreign exchange student and has a German Language minor. He knew he wanted to visit again and thought research would be the perfect opportunity. He was homeschooled for a time as well, and was already familiar with some of the workings of homeschool regulations. Unsure of what to research, he contacted the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), an advocation agency based in the U.S. Through this agency Mandley learned that while there have been studies on active homeschooling in Germany, there have not been studies on life after homeschooling. He decided to go with that course of study. The essay and a presentation is the extent of his requirements for the Honors College, but he said he hopes to work with his German friends to translate and polish KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Free Throw Champions it. That’s as far as he can take it, he said. are (back row, left to right): Megan Vondrasek, Reyn Despite his only being in Germany for 12 days, Tuttle and Jay Tuttle and (front row, left to right): Claire Mandley said it was an awesome experience and a Agnew, Desmond Alford and Cole Mieske. These Council Champions will compete on Sunday, March 1 in the Disgreat opportunity. “I’m very thankful to the Honors College, the mod- trict Championships at St. Paul School in Owosso at 5 p.m. ern language department and the sociology department, Congratulations and good luck to all our champions. (Courtesy Photo) where I have advisers,” Mandley said. “There are great opportuWe’reout About nities thereCommunity! that I think Thepeople Independent Newsgroup most don’t strive for, • • • 989-723-1118 • and there’s money out• •there that people can use to go do crazy things. I’m glad I got Byron Students to be a part of it.” Roma’s QUARTERS HAPPY HOUR PLUS! 989-723-1118 out It STARTS at quarter (4:45pm) We’retoAb ENDS at quarter after (6:15pm) ! ty i n u m m Co Quarter Off Every Dollar Spent! 25% OFF • • • 989-723-1118 • • • Facebook:THROUGH Independent Newsgroup MONDAY THURSDAY www.owossoindependent.com (Dine-in only. Bar area only.) OPEN e’re About 7Community! 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