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SAC – Shown here
are some of the committee members for the
Holiday at the Center
show, left to right: Karen Stadler (SAC Board
Member), Betty McGinnis (SAC President) and
Michael Kovich (SAC
President elect).
(Courtesy Photo)
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JIM PETERSON, the
Owosso Community Players
Interim Executive Director,
announced Tuesday morning during the Shiawassee
Regional Chamber of Commerce Chamber A-M Membership breakfast at the
Owosso-area Big Boy that
as of a week earlier he had
taken on those duties with
OCP.
“We have a lot of good
people,” said Peterson, who
added that his role is that
of a volunteer. Peterson
and his wife, Cheryl, have
been deeply involved with
rebuilding of the Lebowsky
Center after the February
2007 fire which destroyed
the Stagehouse and Auditorium, leaving the lobby heavily damaged.
OCP’s latest production, “Dearly Departed,” opens Friday evening for two
weekends at the Lebowsky Center, with tickets available through the OCP’s online service, or the Box Office, 114 E. Main (M-21), downtown Owosso.
(Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE)
The Owosso Community Players will open
the comedy “Dearly Departed” at the Lebowsky
Center on Nov. 14 at
8 p.m. for a two-weekend
run. Directed by John
Morovitz and David
Conant, this Southern
comedy tells the tale of
the dysfunctional Turpin
family as they struggle to
maintain proper decorum
for their father’s funeral.
The show is sponsored by
Watkins Funeral Homes
and Wunderlich Securities of Flint.
The story takes place
in the backwoods of the
Bible Belt, where the
patriarch of the Turpin
family drops dead at the
breakfast table. The eccentric family, led by the
newly-widowed Raynelle
(Carol Henley) tries to
cope with the funeral
arrangements. The task
is not easy, thanks to
drunken brother Ray
Budd (Jason Reich), financially-challenged Junior (Paul Peters) and his
suspicious wife (Nicole
Davis). Other characters include the spinster
sister Delightful (Jessica
Hickey), the condescending holy roller Aunt Marquerite (Angela Clayton)
and her deadbeat son
Royce (Tom Laurin), as
well as the former yam
queen Juanita (Erin
Powell) and the Reverend Hooker (Bill Altimore). “The characters
and the situations in this
family are what makes
the show so funny,” said
Rhonda Abrahms, who
portrays Ray Budd’s
wife Lucille. “I’m having
a blast laughing at rehearsal, though my particular character is one
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Letters to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
I came across this in World Magazine and thought it
was a very fitting tribute to our veterans:
Ashlyn Moore, with the Patriotic Education Travel
Program of the College of the Ozarks, traveled to the
beaches of Normandy with 10 WWII veterans for the
65th anniversary of D-Day. “One of the veterans came
up to me at the end of the trip and he had been very emotional that day. He had been reflecting a lot on his fallen
friends. And he was so emotional he could hardly speak.
I was just standing there holding his hand, and he looked
at me and said, �Ashlyn, make it worth it. Make your life
worth the sacrifice.’ And that is something I vow to do
every single day.”
May we all make our lives worth the great sacrifice of
our veterans and their families.
Richard L. Ross, Owosso
Editor, The Independent:
Today’s children are our future and soon they will become workers, parents and leaders. As a community, we
depend on the future success of our children’s healthy development and growth. With support from nurturing families and engaged communities, our children can thrive
and have the opportunity to grow into healthy, caring and
contributing adults. Preventing child abuse and neglect
– and other childhood traumas – will take effort from all
families and community members to ensure our children
have the foundation to become tomorrow’s leaders.
This past April, we observed National Child Abuse Prevention Month and it reminds us all of our collective responsibility to make positive choices that will impact the
safety and well-being of our children. Throughout the year,
Shiawassee County Community Mental Health Authority
(SCCMHA) encourages all individuals and organizations
to play a role in making Shiawassee County a better place
for children and families. By ensuring that parents have
the knowledge, skills and resources they need to care for
their children, we can help promote children’s social and
emotional well-being as well as prevent child maltreatment within families and communities.
Research shows that when parents provide six protective factors, the risk of neglect and abuse diminish and
optimal outcomes for children, youth and families are
promoted. The six protective factors are: *Nurturing and
attachment. *Knowledge of parenting and of child and
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youth development. *Parental resilience. *Social connections. *Concrete supports for parents. *Social and emotional development well-being.
“All year long, we recognize and celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,” said Joe Sedlock, SCCMHA CEO. “Everyone’s
participation is critical. Focusing on ways to build and
promote the protective factors, in every interaction with
children and families, is the best thing our community can do to prevent child abuse and promote optimal
child development.”
For more information about child abuse prevention,
please contact the Shiawassee County Department
of Human Services at (989) 725-3200 or Shiawassee County Community Mental Health Authority at
(989) 723-6791 or 1-800-622-4514 TTY or visit our
website as shiacmh.org.
Penny Corbin, Public Relations & Prevention Specialist
Shiawassee County Community Mental Health
Authority
Editor, The Independent:
The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Sisters would like to Thank
everyone for their support at our 23rd Annual DaddyDaughter Dance held Oct. 22 at the Owosso Knights of
Columbus Hall. Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for
the use of their facility. Thank you to our DJ, Kurt Lewis,
for 23 years of great music and entertainment. Thanks
to all the Dads and Daughters that had an enjoyable evening of dancing. We especially thank the members of the
Owosso National Honor Society, that helped us as they
earned community service hours. We look forward to seeing everyone next fall. The proceeds from the dance are
used for our “Warm Coats for Kids” project. We donate
coats, hats, gloves, and socks, to the elementary schools
in Shiawassee County.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
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is polluted you would be repaid with a huge reimbursement because there is so much profit. Because this extraction is being done on land and not miles below the ocean
these companies will solve the problems. Remember also
that Arabs killed 3,000 people in the twin towers, another
5,000 fighting this unwinnable war, and took us from the
richest nation to the poorest with $17 trillion in debt.
Because the Arabs can extract a barrel of oil at $10 per
barrel and fracking cost $70 a barrel the Arabs have reduced the price of oil to $75 to put fracking out of business and keep us dependent on them.
Ten years ago, T. Boon Pickens suggested that we run
natural gas along our major expressways and convert our
trucks to natural gas. We now have capabilities of compressing natural gas and many areas are switching buses
and trucks to it and burning a non carbon emission as
they save well over 50% on fuel. Eventually this would
put fracking out of business also, and make America
free again.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could offer every returning Vet
a real job in construction, engineering, surveying, etc.,
instead of unemployment and welfare when they come
home and let the Arabs fight over worthless oil.
Another special group that would have priority to jobs
would be the coal miners and other coal related industries
that have been bankrupt because of cap and trade.
Is special interest more important than saving America?
Roger Snyder, Owosso
Worship
Services
Directory
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Owosso Assembly of God
1150 N. Shiawassee St., Owosso
989-725-8219
Sunday 11am & 6pm
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church of Corunna
1120 S. Legion Rd., Corunna
989-743-5400 • Sunday 10:30am
CATHOLIC
St. Joseph Catholic Church
915 E. Oliver St., Owosso
989-725-5215 • Sat. 4:30pm
Sunday 8am, 10:30am
St. Paul Catholic Church
111 N. Howell St., Owosso
989-723-4277 • Sat. 5pm
Sunday 8am, 10:00am, Noon
www.stpaulowosso.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST
First Church of Christ
585 E. North St.
989-725-5039
Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Sunday
Owosso Church of Christ
2005 S. M-52, Owosso
Sunday School 9:30am
Sunday Worship 10:30am, 6pm
Pastor Steve Lockwood
CONGREGATIONAL
First Congregational Church, UCC
327 N. Washington St., Owosso
989-723-3010 • Sun. 10:30am
EPISCOPAL
Christ Episcopal Church
120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square)
Owosso
989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am
INDEPENDENT
The Salvation Army Church
302 E. Exchange St., Owosso
989-725-7485 • Sunday Coffee
& Fellowship 10am
Sunday Worship Service 10:30am
Brunch & Fellowship at Noon
LUTHERAN
St. Philip Lutheran Church (LCMS)
219 W. Oliver St., Owosso
989-723-6238
Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm
NAZARENE
Owosso Church Of The Nazarene
1865 S. M-52, Owosso
989-723-2229
Early Service 8:30am
2nd Service 10:45am
Sunday School 9:30am
UNITED METHODIST
Trinity United Methodist
720 S. Shiawassee St., Owosso
989-723-2664
Sun. School 9:30am
Worship 11am Rev. Susan Kingsley
WESLEYAN
Northgate Wesleyan Church
1687 N. M-52, Owosso
989-725-9339
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Gathering 11am
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989-723-5247 • Sun. 10am
Be a part of the worship services directory,
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Handel’s Messiah at
First Congregational
Church UCC
First Congregational Church UCC will
be presenting, free to the public Handel’s
Messiah, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Conducted by Dr. J. Ellsworth Jackson with
full chorus, harpsichord, pipe organ and
chamber orchestra. Handel’s Messiah
is a musical right of the holiday season,
the baroque-era oratorio still awes listeners years after the composer’s death.
For many amateur choirs, the work is
the heart of their repertoire and the high
point of the year. In most of Handel’s oratorios, the soloists dominate and the choir
sings only brief choruses. But in Messiah,
says Laurence Cummings, director of
the London Handel Orchestra, “the chorus propels the work forward with great
emotional impact and uplifting messages.” Tickets will be available until we
reach capacity, complimentary tickets are
available at First Congregational Church
UCC, Shiawassee Art Center and the Shiawassee Chamber of Commerce.
Christmas Wishes
Program Begins
As the Holiday Season draws near, Capital Area Community Services, Inc. begins
the twenty-third annual “Christmas Wishes” Program, said Rebecca Zemla of the
Shiawassee County office east of Owosso
on Corunna Avenue (M-71).
“Christmas is a time of caring and sharing,” she emphasized. “If you would like to
share the joys of the Holiday Season, please
consider becoming a donor for Christmas
Wishes. Becoming a donor would enable
you to fulfill wishes for low-income children who live in Shiawassee County. To
�adopt’ a child or children for Christmas,
please call CACS at (989) 723-3115.
“Anyone who is not able or interested in
buying and wrapping a gift, but would like
to help by sending cash or a check, please
make it payable to Capital Area Community Services, Inc. (Christmas Wishes),
1845 Corunna Avenue (M-71), Owosso, MI
48867. We will purchase gift certificates
from local stores with all cash donations.
“We have received many applications
from low-income families registering their
children this year. Individuals, families,
businesses and other groups or organizations are encouraged to extend a helping
hand and add to the enjoyment of your
holiday. Thank you for caring!”
Addition at
Signature Ford
Caledonia Charter Township has received
a site plan application from Signature Ford,
proposing a 2,024-square-foot addition to
the dealership’s showroom, a 1,064-squarefoot Quick Lube addition to their service
garage, some revisions to the sidewalk in
front of the showroom and a small modification to their vestibule, said the Doug
Piggott of Rowe Professional Services, the
township’s planning consultant.
The site plan will be reviewed at the
township’s Nov. 18 Planning Commission meeting at the Township Hall, 135
N. State Road, across from the Owossoarea Meijer.
Community Christian
Singles Ministry
presents
“The Gathering”
The ministry invites all single adults
from across Michigan to a night of fun,
fellowship, food, and entertainment
on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 5-10 p.m. at
Owosso Free Methodist Church, 1249 N.
Chipman St., Owosso.
Special entertainment includes Craig
Lawson, local musician and singer, and
Tom Coverly, nationally known Christian
Illusionist. In addition to the entertainment, there will be dinner, cards, games,
volleyball, and opportunities for conversation with other singles.
Community Christian Singles is a local Christian ministry founded to provide
single adults in the Mid-Michigan area
with opportunities for Christian growth
and fellowship.
Come and enjoy a fun, relaxing time
with other singles from across Michigan!
The Wednesday Independent • Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Cost is only $5 plus a free will offering
for use of the church. For further information, contact Joyce at (989) 277-4520.
Sheriff’s Road
Patrol on
Chopping Block
By Helen A. Granger, staff writer
“The $1.5 million proposed office budget cut will eliminate the road patrol,”
Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Undersheriff Doug Powell said Monday, Nov. 10
after budget cuts were announced at the
Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners Finance and Administration committee meeting.
“Approximately 15 to 17 deputies will
be affected depending on our review of
the other non-mandated services,” Powell said. “At this point no one is in the
position to retire … we’ll just have to see
what happens once we review the entire
operations and consider all the factors.”
“It was not a joke folks. It was the real
deal,” Commissioner John Plowman,
chair of the committee said after announcing the following cuts: Buildings
and Grounds $40,000 (that includes
$20,000 for Courthouse maintenance
and $20,000 in wages); approximately
$20,000 expected utility savings; District
Court, $40,000; Probate Court, $40,000;
Prosecutor’s Office, $40,000; $52,000
from general government (mostly legal
fees and other government offices); and,
$1.5 million from the sheriff’s office.
The cuts eliminate an estimated $2.1 million from the 2015 county budget. That
leaves approximately $450,000 that the
county is planning to use from the delinquent tax fund. However, Treasurer Tom
Dwyer recommends only $300,000 be
budgeted from that fund. He also recommended that the county not make up the
$150,000 difference from the county’s
unassigned fund balance now at approximately $900,000.
Plowman explained in a separate interview with The Independent that the county is hoping to balance the 2015 county
budget with the proposed $2.1 million in
cuts and by taking the $450,000 from the
tax delinquent fund. “We do not plan to
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withdraw money from the county’s unassigned fund balance,” he said.
The unassigned fund balance – often referred to as a “rainy day fund” by municipalities and government entities – should
ideally be held at between 15 percent to
20 percent of the county’s overall $15
million budget, Plowman explained, adding: “That means the county should have
about $3 million in that fund and we only
have $900,000. We are shaving it close
with the cuts … unfortunately overhead costs are up and wages have been
crushed,” he said at the meeting.
No layoff announcements or personnel changes have been made at this
time pending review by the respective
departments.
The matter was referred to at the 4 p.m.
Nov. 12 Committee of the Whole meeting
with adoption expected Thursday.
Downtown
Monthly
Promotions
Josh Adams, downtown Owosso’s Main
Street manager, said that “starting this
Friday, Nov. 14, evening shopping comes
back to downtown Owosso!
“This is the beginning of a new plan put
together by Owosso Main Street and its local business owners. On the second Friday
of every month a themed, shopping event
will take place in downtown Owosso.
November’s theme is �Ladies Night Out’
– businesses will be open until 9 p.m. offering great deals, sales, food and drink.
Our downtown businesses have so many
great things to offer – great goods and
amazing service. Come enjoy our historic
downtown streets and friendly faces!”
HIGHLIGHT
DECORATING – The Corunna Historical
Commission is seeking help to put up Christmas
decorations in the Corunna Historical Village of
Shiawassee County on the west edge of McCurdy
Park, both inside and outside.
Anyone interested may stop by the village
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. most days, said Chairperson
Margaret Waters. “Workers will usually be there
Monday through Thursday. This is a month-long
activity. Please stop by the village if you’d like to
help or call me, (810) 610-0796.”
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Health Clinics, Services
Tips to Prepare Now for Severe
Winter Weather Ahead
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 1-800-859-4229 press 0.
TB Testing on Tuesdays by appointment. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229 press
0 to schedule.
STD Referrals. Call (989) 743-2355 or 1-800-859-4229 press 0 for more information.
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 1-800-859-4229 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
(989) 743-2370 or 1-800-859-4229 for guidelines.
Parent Helpline Call 1-800-942-HELP
Cold temperatures, heavy snow and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the
coming winter season.
“Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people
who don’t take the proper precautions,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator
Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a communications plan with your family and having an emergency supply kit with essentials
such as water, food, flashlights and medications.”
Once you’ve taken these steps, consider going beyond the basics of disaster preparedness with the following tips to stay safe this cold season: *Winterize your
emergency supply kit. Before winter approaches, add the following items to your
supply kit: Rock salt or other environmentally safe products to melt ice on walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete list of recommended products.
* Sand to improve traction. *Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.
*Sufficient heating fuel and/or a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. *Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm.
Stay fire safe: *Keep flammable items at least three feet from heat sources like
radiators, space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves. *Plug only one heat-producing
appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. *Ensure you have
a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. Check it on a monthly basis.
Keep warm, even when it’s cold outside: *If you have a furnace, have it inspected
now to ensure it’s in good working condition. *If your home heating requires propane gas, stock up on your propane supply and ensure you have enough to last an
entire winter. Many homeowners faced shortages due to the record freezing winter
weather last year, and this season there’s the possibility of lower than normal tem989-723-1118
peratures again. Don’t be caught unprepared.
**Avoid the dangers of carbon monoxide by installing battery-powered or battery
back-up carbon monoxide detectors. *Winterize your home to extend the life of your
fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and
windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
**Prevent frozen pipes: If your pipes are vulnerable to freezing, i.e., they run
through an unheated or unprotected space, consider keeping your faucet at a slow
Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested a
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suspect in regards to the Sept. 27, 2014 home invasion and
*If you’re planning a trip this winter, avoid setting your heat too low. If tembeating of an Ovid man.
peratures dip dangerously low while you’re away, that could cause pipes to freeze.
Thirty-nine year old Jason Darwin Youngs Sr. of St. Johns
Consider draining your home’s water system before leaving as another way to avoid
has been charged with 1st degree home invasion, breaking
frozen pipes.
and entering and habitual offender fourth notice for his alYou can always find valuable information to help you prepare for winter emerleged involvement in this incident. Suspect Youngs is curgencies at www.ready.gov/winter-weather. Bookmark FEMA’s mobile site
rently lodged at the Shiawassee County Jail without bond.
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This incident remains under investigation by Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Detectives
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Sheriff’s Detectives were assisted by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office during the
dolls to newer dolls. Open to 985 E. Bennington Rd., all are course of this investigation.
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HIGHLIGHTS
TWICE yearly $5 Jewelry
Sale hosted by Memorial
Healthcare Auxiliary, one day,
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
13. Proceeds benefit patient
care at Memorial Healthcare;
cash, debit/credit cares, payroll
deduction accepted.
DOLL EXHIBIT, 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. Nov. 15, hosted by Durand
Free Methodist Church; many
kinds of dolls from antique
the public, free admission and
refreshments. (There will be
no doll sales.) For more, persons may contact the church,
(989) 288-3063.
LENNON COMMUNITY
Food Pantry available. Persons
may call (both 810) 621-4285 or
621-3676, leave a message and
someone will return the call.
ANNUAL MRAHS Community Thanksgiving potluck,
Nov. 24 at the former Church at
welcome, set up at 6 p.m., dinner
and stories start at 6:30 p.m.
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(989) 725-2394.
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of the most stable in the group!” Abrahms said. The New
York Post calls the show Drop Dead funny.
The cast is comprised of OCP veterans, along with 2
newcomers to the Lebowsky stage. Jessica Hickey recently moved to the area from California, and Angela
Clayton, who was interested in performing after seeing
her son Noah’s involvement in several shows.
Show dates are Nov. 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 8 p.m., and
Nov. 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, students/
seniors are $13.50 and children under 13 are $7.50.
Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online
at owossoplayers.com. Box Office Hours are Monday Friday from 10 a.m-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
(Courtesy Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
BUCK POLE – Morrice United Methodist Church will again
host the Morrice Buck Pole,
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the
Morrice Senior Center. Prizes
will be awarded in categories
such as Heaviest Buck, Largest
Point Rack, First Deer Hung,
Oldest Hunter and a Youth category. Raffle prizes will be a
22-foot Extreme Ladder Tree
Stand, 10 MP trail cam and $50
gas card; raffle tickets are $2
each or 3 for $5. Concessions
will be available all day, with
free coffee and hot chocolate
from 2 to 4 p.m. as well as a $1
raffle table and flea market.
Booths for flea market/rummage sale items are available
for $10 each. To obtain sale
space, raffle tickets or for more
information, persons may call
Wendi Valentine, (517) 9272456. The Morrice Senior Center is at the corner of Main and
Mason streets in Morrice.
DENTAL CARE – Health
Delivery’s Shiawassee Dental
Bus at the Shiawassee Community Health Center, 1975 W.
M-21 (at Delaney Road), west
of Owosso. Persons may call
(989) 759-6489 to schedule an
appointment.
Program funding is from Memorial Healthcare, Shiawassee
County Community Mental
Health Authority and the Shiawassee United Way.
Adults who have Medicaid
insurance are eligible for the
dental care. For transportation,
persons are asked to call SATA,
(989) 729-2687.
Celebrate SAC’s
26th Annual Holiday
at the Center!
There is something for everyone during SAC’s 26th Annual Holiday at the Center! Nearly 80 Michigan artists are
displaying and selling their original artwork, unique gift
items and holiday decorations. Visitors are sure to find
gifts at affordable prices for everyone on their gift lists.
The show, which is generously sponsored by Memorial
Healthcare with outdoor decorations by Sunburst Gardens, runs through Dec. 31.
Artists participating include Mary Lou Ackerman,
Juanita Baldwin, Janet Baugher, Linda Beeman, KW
Bell, George Bochnig, Jeanette Brayan, Donald Bullis,
Rebecca Case, Brent Corbin, Anni Crouter, Jeanne Curtis, Elaine Dobrowolski, Jill Doederlein, Ruth Egnater,
Joel Ellis, Lance Ellenberg, Cindy Evans, Carol Fabrizio, Susan Fernholz, Gretchen Fielek, Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Alan Friend, Maureen Gilna, Mark Green, Angela Hamilton, Cherie Haney, Rosemary Hayes, Wendy
Hines, Sylvia Hirschegger, Barb Holmer, Andrea Jeris,
Arthur Johns, Harold Joy, Bobbi Kilty, Penny Knapp,
Karen Kong, Jessica Kovan, Nancy Kremreiter, Lee
Kronenberg, Nancy Kronenberg, Lily LaFollette, Brian
Lambert, Jann Johnson Lardie, Phyllis Lahmann, Richard Lahmann, Deborah Laverty, Susan McGuire, Sue
Monroe, Gary Mulnix, Susan Newcom, Josie Norris,
Abdullah Ouahmane, Joyce Pearson, Karl Racenis, Paul
Rozycki, Linda Ruehle, Tamara Sanders, Anita Saviko,
Rudy Saviko, Dave Smith, Sheryl Stephens, Mel Swartz,
Your local agent insures your
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Talented Trio, Carolyn Texera, Douglas Thayer, Carolyn
Thomas, Tom Tomasek, Jeanne Van Wieren, Katherine
Vujea, Nancy Wickman, Joy Willging, Denise WillingBooher, Marilyn Willingham, Mary Wonser, Rich Wood
and Michelle Tock York.
Opening Receptions:
The Member Opening Reception is Saturday, Nov. 15,
6-8 p.m. Refreshments, piano music by Richard Lahmann,
raffle and book signing. Twenty percent off one purchase!
The Public Opening Reception is Sunday, Nov. 16,
2-4 p.m. Refreshments, piano music by Richard Lahmann,
raffle and book signing.
Children’s Day is Sunday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. Special FREE
event for children of all ages with refreshments, music, art
activities, book signing and visit by Santa and helper from
Totally Toys Shop. Gingerbread House Village on display
from Saturday art classes. This event is kindly sponsored
by Dr. & Mrs. Edgar Brown.
Silent Auction - nearly two dozen great silent auction
items will be up for bid through Dec. 18. Artists who
have kindly donated their artwork are Juanita Baldwin,
Janet Baugher, George Bochnig, Donald Bullis, Joel Ellis,
Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Nancy Kremreiter, Brian Lambert,
Sue Monroe, Abdullah Ouahmane, Carolyn Thomas and
Joy Willging.
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“ROAD Riders for Jesus provides you with a personal ministry, and can become whatever
you put into it,” said organizers.
Meetings at 6 p.m. the second
Monday of the month at the
401 Restaurant, in the Corunna
City Centre building, across
from the historic Shiawassee
County Courthouse, downtown Corunna. For more, persons may contact Neil Schultz,
(989) 277-5839.
Christmas Open House
“Glory to God in the Highest” Luke 2:14
Saturday, Nov. 15
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit Our Beautifully Decorated Chapel!
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SPECIAL THANKS to ABATE of Michigan – Chapter 20 for selecting the Owosso
Fire Department to receive $5,600 from the recent Biking for Burns fundraiser were expressed during the Oct. 6 Owosso City Council meeting, with Salvation Army Lt. Cassie
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35TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ORDER REGARDING
ALTERNATE SERVICE
CASE NO. 14-6187-CH
208 N. Shiawassee St.,
Corunna, MI 48817
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JP Morgan Chase Bank, National
Association
Rana Razzaque (P67627)
31440 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation
THE COURT FINDS:
Service of process upon the defendant,
Mac-Clair Mortgage Corporation cannot reasonably be made as provided in
MCR2.105 and service of process may
be made in a manner that is reasonably
calculated to give the defendant actual
notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. Service of the summons and complaint and a copy of this order shall be
made by the following method(s).
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COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO
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BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE
DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR
NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE.
Mortgage Sale - Default has been
made in the conditions of a certain
mortgage made by John Baley Married to Leslie Baley to Draper and
Kramer Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee,
dated April 12, 2007, and recorded on
April 16, 2007, in Liber 1109, Page
718, Shiawassee County Records,
said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an
Assignment of Mortgage dated January 04, 2014 and recorded February
24, 2014 in Liber 1195, Page 866, on
which mortgage there is claimed to
be due at the date hereof the sum of
Eighty-Six Thousand Sixty-One and
89/100 ($86,061.89) including interest at the rate of 6.50000% per annum.
Under the power of sale contained in
said mortgage and the statute in such
case made and provided, notice is
hereby given that said mortgage will
be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them,
at public venue, at the place of holding
the Circuit Court in said Shiawassee
County, where the premises to be sold
or some part of them are situated, at
10:00 AM on December 3, 2014 Said
premises are situated in the Village of
Bancroft, Shiawassee County, Michigan, and are described as: A part of
the West half of the Northwest quarter
of Section 36, Town 6 North, Range 3
East, Village of Bancroft, Shiawassee
County, State of Michigan, described
as follows, to wit; A part of the West
half of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Town 6 North, Range 3 East,
in Michigan, beginning at a point 80
feet East of the Southeast corner of
Lot 3 in Block 9 of Village of Bancroft, according to the recorded plat
thereof, and thence East 125.00 feet;
thence South 75 feet; thence West 125
feet; and thence North 75 feet to the
place of beginning. Commonly known
as: 104 Beach St., BANCROFT, MI
48414 If the property is eventually
sold at foreclosure sale, the redemption period will be 6.00 months from
the date of sale unless the property
is abandoned or used for agricultural
purposes. If the property is determined
abandoned in accordance with MCL
600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from
the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the
property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of
the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL
600.3240, the redemption period is 1
year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the
property is sold at a foreclosure sale,
the borrower(s) will be held responsible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or
to the mortgage holder for damaging
the property during the redemption
period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The
foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the
sale. In that event, your damages are, if
any, limited solely to the return of the
bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If you are a tenant in the property,
please contact our office as you may
have certain rights. Dated: November
5, 2014 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington
Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield
Hills, MI 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case
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Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.,
Liber 1152 of Shiawassee County Reas nominee for Quicken Loans Inc.,
cords, page 0304, said Mortgage havits successors and assigns, Mortgagee,
ing been assigned to Green Tree Serdated May 20, 2013 and recorded June
vicing LLC on which mortgage there
28, 2013 in Liber 1188 Page 90 Shiais claimed to be due, at the date of this
wassee County Records, Michigan.
notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty
Said mortgage was assigned to: QuickFour Thousand Eight Hundred Sevenen Loans Inc., by assignment dated
ty Eight & 68/100 ($154,878.68), and
April 21, 2014 and recorded April
no suit or proceeding at law or in eq28, 2014 in Liber 1198, Page 400, on
uity having been instituted to recover
which mortgage there is claimed to be
the debt secured by said mortgage or
due at the date hereof the sum of One
any part thereof. Now, therefore, by
Hundred Twelve Thousand Two Hunvirtue of the power of sale contained in
dred Ninety-Five Dollars and Fiftysaid mortgage, and pursuant to statute
Four Cents ($112,295.54) including
of the State of Michigan in such case
interest 4% per annum. Under the
made and provided, notice is hereby
power of sale contained in said mortgiven that on the 10th day of Decemgage and the statute in such case made
ber, 2014 at 10:00 AM o’clock Local
and provided, notice is hereby given
Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed
that said mortgage will be foreclosed
by a sale at public auction, to the highby a sale of the mortgaged premises,
est bidder, at the Courthouse in the
or some part of them, at public vendue,
City of Corunna MI (that being the
Circuit Court of Shiawassee County
building where the Circuit Court for
at 10:00AM on December 17, 2014
the County of Shiawassee is held), of
Said premises are situated in Townthe premises described in said mortship of Burns, Shiawassee County,
gage, or so much thereof as may be
Michigan, and are described as: PART
necessary to pay the amount due, as
OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARaforesaid on said mortgage, with interTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP
est thereon at 4.875% per annum and
5 NORTH, RANGE4 EAST, BURNS
all legal costs, charges, and expenses,
TOWNSHIP, SHIAWASSEE COUNincluding the attorney fees allowed by
TY, MICHIGAN, DESCRIBED AS
law, and also any sum or sums which
BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE
may be paid by the undersigned, necWEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 17,
essary to protect its interest in the
WHICH IS NORTH 00 DEGREES
premises. Which said premises are
09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST
described as follows: All that certain
1052.72 FEET ALONG SAID WEST
piece or parcel of land, including any
LINE FROM THE SOUTHWEST
and all structures, and homes, manuCORNER OF SAID SECTION 17,
factured or otherwise, located thereon,
THENCE CONTINUING ALONG
situated in the Township of BenningSAlD WEST LINE NORTH 00 DEton, County of Shiawassee, State of
GREES 09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS
Michigan, and described as follows,
WEST 270.09 FEET, THENCE
to wit: Part of the Northwest fractional
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 41 MIN1/4 of Section 5, Town 6 North, Range
UTES 18 SECONDS EAST 322.56
2 East, Bennington Township, ShiaFEET ALONG THE EAST AND
wassee County, Michigan, described
WEST ONE-EIGHTH LINE IN SAID
as: Beginning on the West section line
SOUTHWEST
ONE-QUARTER,
649 feet North from the West 1/4 post
THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES
of said section; thence North 330 feet;
09 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST
thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 30
270.17 FEET, THENCE NORTH 89
seconds East 530 feet; thence South 00
DEGREES 40 MINUTES 30 SECdegrees 02 minutes 10 seconds West
ONDS WEST 322.55 FEET TO THE
330 feet; thence South 89 degrees 14
POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly
minutes 30 seconds West 530 feet to
known as 11615 Vernon Rd, Bancroft
the point of beginning During the six
MI 48414 The redemption period shall
(6) months immediately following the
be 6 months from the date of such sale,
sale, the property may be redeemed,
unless determined abandoned in acexcept that in the event that the propcordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL
erty is determined to be abandoned
600.3241a, in which case the redemppursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the
tion period shall be 30 days from the
property may be redeemed during 30
date of such sale, or upon the expiradays immediately following the sale.
tion of the notice required by MCL
Pursuant to MCLA 600.3278, the
600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or
mortgagor(s) will be held responsible
unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies.
to the person who buys the property at
If the property is sold at foreclosure
the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage
sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised
holder for damaging the property durJudicature Act of 1961, under MCL
ing the redemption period. If the sale is
600.3278, the borrower will be held
set aside for any reason, the Purchaser
responsible to the person who buys
at the sale shall be entitled only to a rethe property at the mortgage forecloturn of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
sure sale or to the mortgage holder
shall have no further recourse against
for damaging the property during the
the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s atredemption period. Dated: 11/12/2014
torney Dated: 11/12/2014 Green Tree
Quicken Loans Inc., Assignee of
Servicing LLC Mortgagee
Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & AsFABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney
sociates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite
for Green Tree Servicing LLC 700
100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248)
Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, MI 48098
844-5123 Our File No: 14-13032 (11(248) 362-2600 GTAZ FNMA Latun12)(12-03)
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gathered Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Capitol Area ComDISTRIBUTION – On Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.
munity Services office, 1845 Corunna Avenue (M-71), beto 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m., an emergency food assistance
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nate Loomis of Bancroft, Ray Loomis of Bancroft, Amber distribution was held at the CACS office on Corunna Avenue between Owosso and Corunna. Between 800 and
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On the 50th Anniversary of Community Action Agencies, Capital Area Community
Services celebrated in the best way possible, holding an all-day Community Food Distribution at its offices, between Owosso and Corunna on Corunna Avenue (M-71).
Barbara Sluka-Zumsteg, associate director of Program Operations for CACS in Lansing
stated, “This is our way of celebrating the 50th anniversary, by distributing food, informing people of our services and thanking them for using the services.”
CACS distributes food to over 4,000 households in Eaton, Ingham, Clinton and Shiawassee counties quarterly, and that includes 800-900 households in Shiawassee County.
The food is provided by the USDA. Fifty percent of the cost is funded and a community
services block grant funds the other 50 percent. In 2013, over 1.2 million pounds of food
was distributed through the four counties. Lots of volunteers and CACS staff are needed
to hold a food distribution.
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TCFAP) is a quarterly food assistance program that provides commodities to low-income households four times per year. Food boxes
are distributed during four months of the year – March, June, August and November.
Also available is Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which is also funded by the USDA. Food packages are distributed monthly to supplement the nutritional
needs of low-income pregnant and breast-feeding women, new mothers up to one year
postpartum, infants, children up to their sixth birthday and those persons at least 60
years of age who meet income eligibility requirements.
Also available through CACS are programs for Family Stability, which include homeless prevention and utility and housing assistance; Foreclosure Counseling; Energy Education; Financial Education; Free Income Tax Preparation; Advocacy, Outreach and Assistance; and Information/Referral and Linkage to other services in the community. For
more information, persons may visit the Capital Area Community Services Office, 1845
Corunna Avenue, Owosso, or by calling (989) 723-3115.
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GARDEN CLUB – If you
have ever thought of customizing a flower and naming it in
honor of someone you love, you
are invited to the next meeting
of the Owosso Garden Club,
7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at St.
Paul’s Episcopal Church, 111 S.
Shiawassee (M-71), Corunna.
The featured speaker is Teresa
Dillon, who will make a presentation on Hybridizing and
Registering Daylilies. The pub-
lic is invited to this free event;
refreshments will be served.
For more information persons
may call Kathryn Gehrs-Pahl,
(989) 723-9927.
6 p.m. in the upper hall. Refreshments will be available.
Donations at the door. 50/50
during the evening. Public welcome to both.
BURNS GRANGE will be
holding a chili supper and
jamboree on Friday, Nov. 21 at
Burns Grange #160, 6630 Cole
Road, Bancroft. Dinner will be
served from 4:30-6 p.m., $5 per
person. Chili and all the fixings, including dessert and beverage. Jamboree will begin at
EUCHRE tournament will be
held at the Owosso Eagles on
Saturday, Nov. 22, beginning
at 4 p.m. Register by 3:30 p.m.
Price to enter is $10 per person,
will include Coney dogs, chips
and cookies. There will be a
first-, second- and third-place
pay out. All money raised for
cancer stays in Owosso for the
Memorial Healthcare Cancer
Center. Everyone invited. Persons may call Owosso Eagles
(989) 723-2544, Emma Seigel,
(989) 277-5944, or Jan Pitt,
(989) 277-4386.
FREE Movie and Taco Family
Night at First United Methodist
Church of New Lothrop, 7495
Orchard Street, New Lothrop,
Saturday, Nov. 22. Food available as of 5:30 p.m. with the
movie at 6 p.m. All welcome.
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WOLFPACK Bazaar,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15, by the
Laingsburg Band Boosters in
the Laingsburg High School
gymnasium, 8008 Woodbury
Road, Laingsburg. Featured
will be handmade crafters, artisans and product vendors.
Admission is free for shoppers. Door prizes will be
awarded and concessions will
be available. “This is a great
time to start Christmas shopping, so please join us,” said
organizers. Proceeds benefit
the Laingsburg band programs,
and vendor space is still available. For more information,
persons may contact Arlena at
[email protected].
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Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $2 per adult; $1 per
child. All proceeds from admission and souvenirs sold go
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Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Johnson, Horton, Rodriguez, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER COUNCIL APPEAL OF COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL FEE:
Kerridge stated that Corunna Schools receive a half rate rental fee already. The
choir director wanted that fee cut to $100 per day. Bennett moved, Johnson
seconded, to allow the choir to rent at the rate of $300, with the incentive that,
if the set up and clean-up work is done by the parents and students, they will
get half of that money refunded. Horton clarified that it would be $300 per day
and Johnson clarified that it had to be cleaned up both days to get half of the
fee back.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Horton, Johnson, Hess, Bennett.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Diane Johnson commented on the front of city hall
looked very nice. Kerridge thanked the Chemical Bank volunteers that cleaned
that up on Columbus Day. They also stained one of the gazebos in the park and
painted the ceiling in the Community Center kitchen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR DAM LITIGATION: Johnson moved, Bennett
seconded, to leave regular council session and enter into executive session for
information on the dam litigation with the state.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Johnson, Rodriguez, Hess, Horton.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED. Time was 7:32 p.m.
Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to leave executive session and enter back into
regular council session.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Rodriguez, Horton, Johnson, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED. Time was 7:45 p.m.
Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to approve further litigation, regarding the dam,
to appeal to the Supreme Court of Michigan.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Hess, Horton, Bennett, Johnson.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
ADJOURN: Sliwa moved, Hess seconded, to adjourn.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED. Time was 7:50 p.m.
Charles Kerridge, Mayor
Nichole Cowdrey, Clerk
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Present: Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Bennett, Hess.
Absent: Sliwa.
Guests: Merilee Lawson, Rex Menzer, Diane Johnson, Dennis Johnson, Bob
Morehouse, Jess Robison, 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: Johnson moved, Bennett
seconded, to approve the minutes of the 10-20-2014 regular council meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Johnson, Rodriguez, Bennett, Hess, Horton.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Johnson moved, Rodriguez seconded, to approve the
agenda with the addition of 1A. Consider Excusing Councilperson Sliwa from
the November 3, 2014 regular council meeting due to illness.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF VENDOR DISBURSEMENTS: Johnson moved, Horton
seconded, to approve vendor disbursements from 10-10-2014 through 10-232014, as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no public comments.
MANAGER’S REPORT: There was no manager’s report.
CONSIDER EXCUSING COUNCILPERSON SLIWA FROM THE
NOVEMBER 3, 2014 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DUE TO ILLNESS:
Johnson moved, Bennett seconded, to excuse Councilperson Sliwa from the
November 3, 2014 regular council meeting due to illness.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Hess, Horton, Johnson, Bennett , Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER LOT SPLIT FOR 421 E. MCNEIL STREET: Kerridge stated that
this was at his request because he is selling half of the property. There will
be a lot on Williams St., 127’ deep by 132’ wide, and one on McNeil St., with
a small house on it, 132’ wide by 146’ deep. They are both currently zoned
commercial with the McNeil St. lot allowing a non-conforming use. Bennett
moved, Rodriguez seconded, to approve the lot split for 421 E. McNeil.
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and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. in the church basement (Howell Street entrance).
Cookies, candy and bars will be
sold for $4 per package. Everyone is welcome to attend.
THE COMMUNITY Thanksgiving Service, sponsored by
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First United Methodist Church,
1500 N. Water St., Sunday, Nov.
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in Morrice. The dinner is open
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areas. To make reservations or
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CRAFTS – The Chesaning
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FOUNDATIONS.
Basement repair and
water proofing, all types
of cement work, also
basements under existing
houses. 989-723-4889 or
989-277-6981.
J&M WELL DRILLING
& Service, Inc.
Emergency Service
Perry 517-675-5956
Owosso 989-743-5626
Point of Sale Work
5" PVC Well Drilling
Well Repairs
Pumps and Tanks
Chlorinating and
Testing
Roofing, Windows
Interior & Exterior Remodel
Door Installation
Weatherization
EPA Certified
517-974-4172
[email protected]
SUPERIOR PAINTING
&
DRYWALL
20 Years in Business
Highly Recommended
Robert Gos
989-288-5307
www.waterhelpnow.com
MICHAEL BERTHUME
CONSTRUCTION CO.
Custom Homes, Additions,
Remodeling, Garages,
Barns, Roofs,
Decks & More.
Licensed & Insured.
989-723-6712 or
517-202-6056.
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~Marita Rodgers~
Interior & Exterior Painting
~With~
Terry Rodgers
Construction, LLC
Serving Shiawassee
County since 1945
Call us for all your Painting
and Building projects.
Licensed & Insured
989-729-1945
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Business Services
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING/LIFE COACHING.
Personal & phone services
available. Relationships,
depression and more. Call
Larry Hoard B.A. at
989-842-3982.
christianlifecoaching.net
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Sand & Gravel
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Trees / Stump Service
COLORADO BLUE
SPRUCE
30”-36” planted. $15/tree.
517-719-5905
DRIMBY’S TREE
SERVICES: 989-666-3620,
Corunna. Tree & stump
removal. I have a 65ft.
bucket truck. Insured.
Call for free estimates.
40yrs experience. 10% discount for Senior Citizens
when mentioning this ad.
128
Landscaping
NEED YOUR LAWN
MOWED?
Reasonables rates and
senior discounts.
Mention this ad when
calling 989-429-2767.
145
Deer Processing
R & B Deer
Processing
451 Mc Neil St. (M-71)
Corunna
$70 Deboned
Walk In Cooler
Special Includes:
Processing
1# Jerky
1-Stick Summer Sausage
1# Pepper Sticks
$95
989-743-DEER
Deer Bait
165
Misc. Services
BAT REMOVAL
FREE Estimates!
Now offering custom Bat
Houses. Call Today!
*Major credit cards accepted*
989-413-7350
170
STILL TIME TO GET
FALL PROJECTS
DONE
• Concrete Work
• Lawns Repaired
• Bushes Removed
• Site Clean-Up
• Small Demolitions
• Sand-Gravel-Top Soil
• Misc. Landscape Needs
ENJOY THE FALL
SEASON
CALL LARRY HOZAK
989-743-4457
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Deer Processing
BINKLEY DEER
PROCESSING
Walk-in Cooler
All meat is vacuum sealed.
Jerky-Sausages-Pepper
Sticks & Much More
517-625-8211.
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Many Sausage Options
3450 E. Britton Rd.,
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Help Wanted
CDL-A, OTR TRUCK
driver, singles & teams, 1yr
exp, 2013-2014 tractors,
no East Coast, no touch
freight, for more info call
989-743-3898 or
800-336-2458
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LOOKING for Carpenters. Good pay. Leave
message: 989-729-7017
DRIVERS: CDL-A. DO
you want more than $1,000
a Week? Excellent Monthly
Bonus Program/Benefits.
Weekend Hometime you
Deserve! Electronic
Logs/Rider Program.
877-704-3773
JANITOR/CUSTODIAN.
PERRY AREA. Fri.-Sun.
$18.15/hr. Must be able to
pass criminal background
check. Call 866-869-6582.
Ext. 153.
MEAT CUTTER
s the &
�TiWANTED
SKINNER
for Deer Processing.
Experienced only.
Call 989-834-2758.
Read your
Independent
for Area
Events!
NOW
HIRING
TRUCK
DRIVER
989-723-1118
Regional, Michigan driving
or CLASS A OTR
CALL 517-675-5847 or
517-881-1544
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Help Wanted
PART-TIME RN/LPN MED
PASS NURSES Mornings
6am-10am and afternoons
3pm-6pm. Med pass for
39-Bed Nursing Home.
Hourly wages RN
$24.90/26.90 weekends LPN $20.75/22.75 weekends. Contact Julie at
989-845-6602 or email:
[email protected]
THE CITY OF Durand is
accepting applications for a
Heavy Equipment Operator. A minimum of 2-years’
experience is required, Municipal Public Works experience preferred. High
school diploma or equivalent and Michigan Commercial Driver License also
required. Resume and references may be mailed to:
Steve Mince, City of Durand Department of Public
Works, 215 W. Clinton St.
Durand, MI 48429 or
emailed to
[email protected].
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THERAPIST
FULL Time/Part Time
To provide mental
health/substance abuse
treatment of individuals
and families in
Owosso. LLP/ LPC/LMSW
required. Send resume to:
Human Resources,
Catholic Charities, 901
Chippewa Street, Flint, MI
EOE.
WANTED-EXPERIENCED
CAREGIVER. CNA preferred but not required for
small Laingsburg AFC
home. Part-time and possible full-time. Great place to
work. Need to be able to
start immediately. Apply in
person at Country Crossing
11620 Colby Lake Rd,
Laingsburg
245
Farm Equip.
STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR
SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255 or
989-723-2865.
255
Guns & Ammo
WINCHESTER MODEL 70
30.06. $400
989-725-7586
305
GUITAR WORKBENCH
818 W. Main St.,
Westown Owosso
~Professional
~Certified Instrument
Repair
~Set-up
~Customization
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.
Automobiles
2009 BURGUNDY Trailblazer 4X4. 110,000 miles.
Great shape. $9,500. Call
810-730-5636 or
810-869-5494
LLC
24hr. Light & Heavy
Towing
Ditch Recoveries
For Sale
$50 Local Towing
180
* Tire Changes
* Motorcycle towing
RETIRED HANDYMAN
* Jump Starts
BUILDS bird houses &
* Vehicle unlocks
feeders, dog houses of any
There’s
* Buy/tow junk cars
size, also rabbit/bunny
Lot distance towing
*aLong
houses. (2) dog houses
* Flatbed available
for large & (1) extra large Happening!
Read your
989-743-5768
size dog ready to go.
Independent!
Oakley. 989-845-2641.
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Season
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CASH FOR JUNKERS
Crashed-running or not!
Up to $1,000!!!
989-666-6365.
Powder Coating-WeldingMedia Blasting
Pick up & Delivery
Service Available
Call or Visit
Martin Powder Coating
124 W. Third Perry, MI
(517-625-4220)
Musical Instruments
GOLD SELMER SOLOISG
Sax. 2yrs old $3,500/new
Marshall Music valued at
$1,750-$2,000. Asking
$1,500 cash/firm.
810-635-7506
320
Automobiles
Lawn/Garden
FRANK’S PLACE
Your Source for Lawn &
Garden Sales, Service &
Parts. 989-288-4840
300
320
TRANSMISSIONS
517-625-6966.
526 W. Lansing Road,
Morrice, MI 48857
•Over 20 Years Experience
•Standard 36Month/36,000
Mile Warranty on Overhauls
•Ask About Free Towing
with Major Repair
•Foreign or Domestic
•Automatic or Standard
•Transmissions, Transfer
Cases, Differentials & More
SERVING
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY
AND
SURROUNDING AREAS
395
Rentals
COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Minutes from
I-69-Durand. Call for
details. 989-288-6825.
DURAND 2 BEDROOM
home w/1.5 car garage,
long fenced yard. $575/mo.
+ $600/deposit.
734-564-8982
DURAND: LARGE 2 BEDROOM upstairs apartment.
No pets. Deposit. $425/mo.
989-277-9764.
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
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”
~ T. S. Eliot
989-723-1118
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Rentals
OFFICE FOR RENT
Great Location,
Off St. Parking
Approx. 1,000 sq. ft.
(4) rooms & bath Owosso
Area/Details
Email:
melodies780@gmailcom
Realtor Owned
Call Don Horton
Cell: 517-202-1225
PERRY: 2 BEDROOM, 1
bath. New carpeting, patio,
appliances. Call
517-749-7433.
SHAFTSBURG: 1&2 BEDROOMS. Free heat & water. $600-$700/mo. Pet
friendly, A/C.
517-230-0654.
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Manufactured Homes
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with 1,378sq.ft 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor
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room, spacious master
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flooring throughout. Home
located at 1030 Green Leaf
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20 minutes north of Lansing. View home at
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Call 989-729-9644. Equal
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WOODS & FIELDS East
#246: Nice 3 bedroom 2
bath home with 1,216 sq.ft.
central a/c, big living room,
master suite, covered deck
and a huge shed all located in a quiet neighborhood for just $19,900. Call
989-245-2117.
WOODS & FIELDS West
#4: Like new! 1,272sq.ft. 3
bedroom 2 bath home located in our 55yr. and older
community, the home
comes with a 3 sided attached carport, insulated
vinyl brick skirting, stainless steel appliances, deck
and central a/c. This home
is beautiful inside and out.
www.owossohomes.net.
Call Randy 989-729-9644.
Equal Housing Opportunity
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80 percent or more reductions needed to prevent the most dangerous risks of climate disruption. The target is within reach, he says, but power plant carbon pollution standards,
among other changes, will be needed.
Lashof adds that the only way to keep the ball rolling is via a coordinated effort including stricter federal carbon and energy efficiency standards, new state renewable energy
and energy efficiency incentives and reworked zoning and transportation policies that
discourage the use of private automobiles. “We can build the clean energy future we
need, but we aren’t there yet and it’s not going to happen by itself.”
Also, even if Americans can mobilize to get their emissions in check, will it matter?
During 2012, energy-related carbon emissions fell by some 3.7 percent in the U.S., but
rose 1.4 percent overall around the world. Indeed, global carbon emissions are on an
unrelenting upward march as developing nations acquire the taste for the extravagant
fossil-fuel-driven lifestyle perfected in the U.S.
Contacts: U.S. Energy Information Administration, www.eia.gov; NRDC, www.nrdc.org.
EarthTalkВ® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered
HELPING at the Owosso First United Methodist Church on Oct. 25 were (from left):
trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions
Rev. Cal Long, Carolyn Wing and Lt. Cassie Grey from the Salvation Army.
(Courtesy Photo) to: [email protected].
United Methodist Women Celebration
Over 300 women plus several clergy members gathered at the Owosso First United
Methodist Church on Saturday, Oct. 25, for the 41st annual celebration and meeting of
the United Methodist Women Detroit Conference.
The conference theme was “To Experience Freedom as Whole Persons.” The ingathering gift for this meeting was the collection of socks by all of the attendee with 2,702 pairs
of socks collected and donated to the Shiawassee County Salvation Army.
Carolyn Wing, president of the local UMW, greeted and welcomed the group and Kay
Mowery, Detroit Conference UMW president conducted the meeting. A goodwill offering was collected with Meredith Cassing providing the solo accompaniment.
Missionaries Randy Joe Hildebrant from God’s Country Cooperative Parish, Paradise,
Michigan, Mary Gladstone-Highland, a Church and Community Worker based at the
Clarkston UMC, and Chelsea Spryes from the NOAH (Networking, Organizing & Advocating for the Homeless) in Detroit all spoke briefly of their positions.
In the afternoon following lunch, the guests were treated to special music by the Owosso First Bell Choir and pianist Ann Ferden.
Several committee reports were given and conference officers for the coming year were
installed. The conference budget (pledge to mission) is $275,000.
Keynote speaker was Michigan area Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey. She was ordained
as a Deacon in 1974 and as an Elder in 1977. After serving numerous churches, she was
appointed a Bishop in 2004. Following this, communion was served and the ingathering
of socks was dedicated and the benediction given.
Previously, on Oct. 14, the local group met with Joanne McCall from Nelson-House
Funeral Home for the program. McCall gave a gift certificate to Jan Mayer. Linda Harris
led devotions and Judy Nichols and Gail Rheaume served refreshments.
Decline of CO2 Emissions
Continued from Page 6
Furthermore, EIA says our energy-related carbon emissions are already rising again
given recent increases in natural gas prices that have steered some utilities back to coal.
The EIA anticipates U.S. energy-related carbon emissions rising 1.7 percent in 2013
and another 0.9 percent in 2014. The most important remaining question, says Lashof,
is whether or not the U.S. will continue to reduce its CO2 emissions to achieve the
president’s 2020 goal of a 17 percent reduction from 2005 levels—and eventually the
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HIGHLIGHTS
4TH ANNUAL Christmas
in the Village, Saturday, Dec. 6,
Lennon Methodist Church, 1014
Oak St., Lennon. Join in the singing of your favorite Christmas
songs. The special instrumental
music of Glenn Brittain and Devon Cox, special music by Ken
Jackman and the crazy antics of
“Henry and Doris.”
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.
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