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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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1561 E. Main, Owosso 989-494-0090
Let us cater your next party!
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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
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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
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blame for that.
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Gentleman, it’s time you step up to the plate and take
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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eating disorder. An eating Frank spent his life working the family farm that he loved
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disorder can exist on its and was brought up on. He loved hunting and when he
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Owosso’s learning environment is caring, academic, and
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mental illness, such as de- of all Frank looked forward to spending time with his
innovative. Our highly qualified teachers nurture the academic,
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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.
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He is survived by his wife Touya; sons, Jeremy (AriStigma
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Principled
students, at all ability levels through:
the person with the condi- Emilee and Ethan; brother, Ed (Sally) Zemla; sisters, LilScience • Technology • Engineering
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Mathematics • Fine Arts • Global Studies
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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
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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.
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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.
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working on, two days, 9 a.m. to
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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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The Lincoln Knights Boys Basketball team continued
their assault on the school’s record books when they posted
their tenth consecutive victory to start the 2015 season.
Lincoln High School competes in the Michigan Alternative Athletic Association, playing teams from Grand Rapids to Pontiac.
The ninth win came on Tuesday with a hard-fought 53-49
victory over Ingham Academy. Donnie Wark led the Knights
with 27 points and 6 assists. It was the second win for the
Knights over their foes from Lansing. 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.
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James Oliver Curwood
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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)
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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
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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).
Free breast exams, mammograms and pap smears for persons 40 years to 64 years of age income based. Please call
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If we went ahead and recycled one million laptops, too, we
would save the energy equivalent to the electricity used by
3,657 U.S. homes in a year. 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.
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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
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ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale
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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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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.
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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.
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Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Horton, Johnson, Sliwa, Hess, Bennett.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
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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.
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• 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
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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.
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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
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WANTED RECEPTIONIST/M.A. BUSY family
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RETIRED HANDYMAN
BUILDS bird houses &
feeders, dog houses of any
size, also rabbit/bunny
houses. (2) dog houses
for large & (1) extra large
size dog ready to go.
Oakley. 989-845-2641.
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FRANK’S PLACE
Your Source for Lawn &
Garden Sales, Service &
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Musical Instruments
GUITAR WORKBENCH
818 W. Main St.,
Westown Owosso
~Professional
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Repair
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By appointment
989-277-9399
Matt Grubb, Luthier
NAPIER MUSIC:
New and used string
instruments and accessories.
LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc.
8315 S. M-52, Owosso.
517-625-4954.
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LLC
24hr. Light & Heavy
Towing
Ditch Recoveries
$50 Local Towing
* Tire Changes
* Motorcycle towing
* Jump Starts
* Vehicle unlocks
* Buy/tow junk cars
* Long distance towing
* Flatbed available
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CASH FOR JUNKERS
Crashed-running or not!
Up to $1,000!!!
989-666-6365.
Powder Coating-WeldingMedia Blasting
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124 W. Third Perry, MI
(517-625-4220)
TRANSMISSIONS
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Rentals
214 W CORUNNA AVE,
Corunna. 1 large
bedroom, downstairs.
$400/month+$400 deposit.
989-743-5343.
FOR RENT-ONE
BEDROOM upstairs
unfurnished apartment. 2
blocks from downtown
Durand. All utilities
included. Small pets up
to 20 lbs allowed.
$475/month. First
month rent+$250 security
deposit needed to move in.
Pet deposit required $75.
If interested please call
989-288-2669.
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COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Minutes from
I-69-Durand. Call for
details. 989-288-6825.
GINGER SQUARE
APARTMENTS in Owosso
is now accepting
applications for 2, 3 &
4 bedroom units.
All units equipped with A/C,
kitchen appliances, free
utilities, and laundry
hook-ups in each unit.
Income based rent.
Stop in to pick up an
application.
1200 Penbrook Dr.
Owosso 989-723-1331
PERRY: 2 BEDROOM, 1
bath. New carpeting, patio,
appliances. Call
517-749-7433.
SHAFTSBURG: 1&2 BEDROOMS. Free heat & water. $600-$700/mo. Pet
friendly, A/C.
517-230-0654.
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FARM LAND WANTED to
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mile radius of Owosso.
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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.
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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
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Tuesday, March 10, 6pm
ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA
(free babysitting)
*Registration Packets will be available February 27th
PARENTS WILL:
• Turn in their completed packets
• Review new expectations for kindergarten students
• Meet our Principal and Superintendent of Byron Area Schools
• Meet our Kindergarten teachers and other support staff
• Tour our Kindergarten rooms
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