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October 9, 2016
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Volume 33 - Number 3
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(Courtesy Photos)
A Tale of Two Fish
As friends were gathered on a deck at Holiday Shores RV Resort in Durand, something
in the water nearby caught the attention of
the group. At first it appeared as though fish
were coming to the surface of the lake in
search of food, but upon closer inspection,
Meline Scheidel and friends found these two
fish, as shown. “It was clear to us,” Scheidel
commented, “that a large fish had made a
great effort to devour another fish, but the
smaller one was too large and they both became lodged within the larger fishes mouth.”
It was a Largemouth Bass doing its best to
eat another smaller largemouth bass.
The group watching scooped up the pair
in a net. The largest fish was almost nineteen
inches in length and had tried to consume a
smaller one which was just a bit over fourteen inches. It took several minutes for the
group to get the fish unstuck.
The smaller fish was almost dead, and
the larger one was bleeding. “We couldn’t
decide if he was either extremely hungry
or just plain greedy,” Scheidel added about
the incident.
Several large fish have been caught in the
waters off Holiday Shores banks, but nothing as interesting and intriguing as the two
Largemouth Bass who wanted wholeheartedly to live up to their names. Wind Farm Generates
Questions
By Jessica Hickey, staff writer
An expansive wind energy project is
being planned for northwest Shiawassee
County, and it seems the project has taken some stakeholders by surprise. Apex
Clean Energy is exploring the possibility of erecting 30 to 60 wind turbines on
private farmland in Rush, Middlebury,
and Fairfield Townships in 2017–18.
The turbines will generate a total of approximately120MW, enough to power
33,000 homes. Although the wind farm
will bring jobs and tax revenue to the
county, some residents are concerned
about the drawbacks of the project and
are particularly concerned about the
(Courtesy Photo/Donna Kelley)
lack of public notification thus far.
“I would like the people in our township to have a say in this, given it is affecting us,” said Rush Township resident Lois Walker. Her home is adjacent to
two properties slated to house wind turbines. The project, called Maple Rapids
Wind, has already been discussed at the county level, having been brought before the County Commissioners and County Planning and Zoning. But Walker
said she first learned about the project two weeks ago, when a neighbor heard
about a meeting being held by Apex for the farmers who have already signed
leases to house turbines on their property. Like some other residents who may
soon be living next to a 600 feet tall wind turbine, Walker is concerned about
the impact the turbines will have on her home and daily life, including potentially decreased property values, increased noise levels, and flicker or shadows caused by the turbines’ spinning blades.
Resident Jeff Minton will also share a border with the wind farm if Maple
Rapids Wind comes to fruition. Like Walker, he wonders why there has so
far been no notification of the neighbors. “How can a project of this magnitude be kept so quiet? It seems the only people in Shiawassee County
who know anything about it are a handful of county officials and the signed
Continued on Page 2
THE CHESANING INDIANS BOYS TENNIS team tasted victory for
the 18th time this season on Tuesday, Sept. 27 against Corunna. The win
set a new school record for team wins in a season, one of many records
broken by the Chesaning tennis players this season. Coach Dave Gasper
says he knew he had a good team coming into the year, but he has been
“pleasantly surprised” by the number of talented underclassmen that
made improvements this year under the guidance of the team’s five seniors. Gasper, who has compiled a 172-46 record since taking the head
coaching job to begin the 2000 season, will be inducted into the Michigan
High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame Feb. 3, 2017.
The team gathered for this picture following its Sept. 9 victory against
Bullock Creek.
(Courtesy Photo/John Karlik)
Chesaning Tennis Makes History
by Graham Sturgeon, co-editor
The Chesaning Indians boys tennis team recently wrapped up an 18-2 regular season, and the 14-member group re-wrote the Chesaning tennis record
books in the process. The tennis program has established a winning tradition over the last 17 years under the leadership of Coach Dave Gasper. The
2017 Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee has
produced only one losing season since taking over as coach for Jim Freeland
prior to the 2000 season, and has won three conference championships, in
2001, 2003, and 2009.
This year’s team was not able to steal the Tri-Valley Conference (TVC)
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winner of the Shiawassee County com- be awarded to the person with the
petition will receive $5,000 and the best business plan and product picked
second place finisher will be awarded from the pool of contestants from
by Graham Sturgeon, co-editor
$1,000. The winners will then advance Shiawassee, Genesee, Tuscola, Sanilac,
The Shiawassee Economic nicipalities. The SEDP currently has to the regional competition with a shot Lapeer, St. Clair, and Huron counties.
Development Partnership (SEDP) was commitments from all five Shiawassee at the $5,000 grand prize, which will
created in 2002, at a time when many County cities – Corunna, Owosso,
smaller counties were eliminating Durand, Laingsburg, and Perry – at Wind Farm Generates Questions
county-managed economic develop- a rate of $2 per resident annually, the Continued from Page 1
ment departments due to budget con- group draws $1 per resident from 10 of
straints. The SEDP stepped in to fill the 16 townships in the county, and has leaseholders. Residents and business owners need to step up to voice their
the void, and the private, nonprofit or- commitments from three villages and opinions in the direction of our county commissioners and Shiawassee zoning
ganization has teamed with local busi- the Perry DDA. The remaining 65 per- and planning,” said Minton. John Horvath was one of five county commissionness owners, schools, and municipali- cent of the SEDP budget comes from ers who, in June, approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance relating to
ties in an effort to breathe life into a commitments from private businesses, Wind Energy Conversion Systems, changing the maximum height of turbines
stagnant Shiawassee County economy. with investments from more than 100 from 500 feet to 600 feet. Horvath said that until he saw a community news
article late in September, he wasn’t aware there were any resident concerns.
The organization has played a lead role Shiawassee County investors.
Brad Lila, Director of Project Development for Apex, said the Maple Rapids
in the recruitment of new businesses,
The increase in new businesses in
Wind project is still in the development/feasibility phase and no permit applicawhile also working with existing busi- Shiawassee County, especially in the
tions have been submitted to the county yet. When asked about the concerns
ness owners to grow their operations.
industrial field, has led to a shortage of
being voiced by residents, Lila said “Apex fully intends to meet with landownThe SEDP partners with the skilled homegrown workers, which is a ers.” Public hearings will be held, as they are built into the process of obtaining a
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of problem the SEDP is trying to correct. permit for a project like this. “The county permitting process will protect the hoCommerce (SRCC) and the Small Horvath points out that there are sev- meowners,” Lila said, referring to the setback, height, and noise requirements set
Business Development Center (SBDC) eral wonderful educational facilities in forth in the zoning ordinance. Lila also pointed out that, with the impending cloto form a one-stop shop for businesses Shiawassee County that prepare stu- sure of 25 coal plants in Michigan, wind energy is an efficient and cost-effective
at the downtown Owosso office. The dents for careers in the skilled trades, source of new energy generation. “If not wind, then what?” he asked. Michigan
SRCC handles most local business but not enough people are taking ad- currently imports coal from other states, a costly and non-sustainable solution. In
needs, the SBDC provides consulting vantage of the opportunities. There are addition to being one of the cheapest forms of energy generation available, wind
services and business plan develop- actually more skilled trade positions energy supports local farmers by providing a welcome annual payment. “Farmment for business start-ups, and the in the county than there are workers to ing is a risky business. A wind lease is a great way to keep the farm in the family
SEDP focuses primarily on bringing fill them, Horvath reports. The SEDP during slow times,” Lila said. Apex also participates in the common practice of
new businesses into the county, while is working with high schools across the offering monetary compensation to homeowners whose property is adjacent to
also helping existing businesses sus- county to help the school districts bet- turbine locations, in the form of “good neighbor agreements.”
tain and grow. Horvath and SEDP ter prepare students for those jobs by
Rush Township Clerk Debbie Goschke became aware of the Maple Rapids Wind
Vice President Brent Jones have es- supporting programs that give students project recently, when calls started coming in to her oftablished relationships with economic access to real world work experience. fice from worried residents. “People are very concerned
Tomac
development organizations all over the Horvath said the SEDP is also trying to about noise, loss of wildlife, and the view of the country
country, which gives them an opportu- spread the word across mid-Michigan being ruined. There are a lot of unknowns,” she said. Pumpkin Patch
nity to market Shiawassee County to that Shiawassee County, or “the come- Goschke has invited Shiawassee County Community
Pick Your Own!
businesses looking for a home. They back county in the comeback state,” as Planner Peter Preston to speak at the township’s next
sell Shiawassee County to potential Horvath says it, is the place to come to meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13. She hopes Preston will
be able to shed some light on the proposed project and
new businesses by emphasizing the find work in the skilled trades.
county’s geographic location and reThe SRCC and the rest of county’s answer residents’ questions. The meeting will be held at
Oct. 15 10am-4pm
bounding economy; they analyze the economic development team re- 7 p.m. in the Rush Township Hall in Henderson, and the
public
is
welcome
to
attend.
with
Masters of Mayhem
local real estate market to find the best cently celebrated the acquisition of
site/building for prospective business- a $1.5 million Michigan Economic
• Fall Decorations
Free Veterans Day Breakfast
es; and they also use their resources to Development Corporation grant to
• Gourds • Squash
All veterans and active duty military are invited
find workers, financiers, and contrac- remodel and repurpose the Armory
• Heirloom Varieties
to
a
Free Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 11
tors for new businesses after the deci- building in Owosso. The building will
• Straw • Cornstalks
sion to relocate in Shiawassee County be transformed into a small business at Greg & Lou’s Family Restaurant, 1460 M-52, in
19758 S. Corunna Rd.
has been made. The overall idea of the development center, where potential Owosso from 8 to 11 a.m.
(aka State Rd.)
The
event
is
sponsored
by
Federated
and
O’Dea
SEDP, as described by Horvath, is to business owners will have access to
3
miles
south
of Chesaning/
“fill the bucket,” which means bring- the services of the SRCC, the SEDP, Wealth Management of Raymond James in Owosso.
9 miles N of Corunna
ing in businesses that sell their prod- and the SBDC, as well as financing
Durand Union Station
Durand
ucts outside of Shiawassee County options and work space. Horvath also Farmers’ Market & Crafts thanks you for supporting
your local farmers, market
and bring the profits back in, there- announced recently the upcoming
vendors & weekly 50/50
FINAL MARKET
fore keeping more money in the local “Catapult Your Craft Food & Beverage
drawing this season.
White & Blue
economy, or “bucket.”
Business Competition,” which is a
OF THE SEASON
Paula Brooks 989-288-3830
Pumpkins
See you in May!!
The SEDP’s expected budget for 2017 collaborative event organized by the
WED, OCT. 12, 9am-3pm
is roughly $300,000, which comes SRCC, SEDP, SBDC, the I-69 Thumb
from a number of sources. The county Region. The event will give local craft
contributes $25,000 per year, which is food and beverage producers a chance
part of the approximately 35 percent to showcase their products and solidify
of the SEDP budget that comes from their business plans, while also earnpublic entities like schools and mu- ing some money in the process. The
The Purpose of SEDP in
Shiawassee County
PUMPKIN
CHUCKING
New Patients
Warmly Welcomed!
Cosmetic Family Dentistry
Say Computer
221 E. North St., Owosso
989-725-5223
www.owossocosmeticdentistry.com
Seeking Applications
for Children
Christmas applications are now being requested
for children under 18 years of age and are available through Capital Area Community Services.
The applications began being available on Monday,
Oct. 3, 2016 and will continue to be gathered through
Sunday, Oct. 30.
All households must meet 150 percent of the
Federal Poverty Guidelines to qualify. The applications are available by stopping in the CACS office at
1845 Corunna Ave., in Owosso. For further information, contact CACS at (989) 723-3115.
The Independent • Sunday, October 9, 2016
the program. All parade participants are invited.
Our veterans, both active and inactive, serve us during times of conflict, and continue serving our communities when they return home. Parade enthusiasts
are requested to wear red, white, and blue.
Parade applications are now being accepted at
Perry City Hall, 203 W. Main Street. For more information or an application, persons may log onto
www.perry.mi.us; or call City Hall, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday, (517) 625-6155 Ext. 235; or
email events@perry.mi.us.
Page 3
Morrice Police Chief
Introduces K-9 Partner
MORRICE POLICE CHIEF Matt Balsley is
shown
with his K-9 partner, Echo. Chief Balsley
by Melissa Shepard, associate editor
Perry to Host Countywide
introduced Echo at the Morrice Library on MonMorrice Police Chief Matt Balsley introduced his day, Oct. 3.
Veterans Day Parade
new K-9 partner, Echo, a 10 1/2 month old Dutch
The annual Shiawassee County Veterans Day Parade Shepherd, to the community at the Morrice Library,
will be held Friday, Nov. 11, in Perry. All military, on Monday, Oct. 3. Chief Balsley got Echo at the end
service organizations, municipal leaders, and march- of January when he was 10 weeks old. Echo lives with
ing bands are invited to participate in the parade.
him and is with him 24/7. Chief Balsley explained
Participants should go to the ticket booth near the to the children that Echo’s diet consists of regular
stadium/track to check-in and get a number. For easy dog food and raw chicken and that the life span for
access, participants may enter the drive on Britton a working canine is 9-10 years. After Echo is done
Rd. by Perry Middle School. Line-up will begin be- working, he will be the Chief’s dog.
tween 6 to 6:30 p.m. along Keeney Street. The parade Currently, Echo is being trained in narcotics, building
will step-off at 7 p.m. and proceed west on Keeney searches, tracking, and training to protect Chief Balsley.
St. to the Main St. (M-52) intersection and south to Echo is about halfway to three quarters of the way
Bath Rd., about a three quarter mile. A motorized cart through his training, so he cannot officially go on calls
will be available for any elected official who would with the Chief yet, but he does ride along sometimes.
like to participate in the parade.
Echo even has his own bed in the back of the
A Memorial Service will be held at the Perry Area Fire Chief’s car. Two thirds of the back of the car is set
CHILDREN WERE INTRODUCED to Echo,
Department on Main St., immediately following the up for Echo, with a space for him to rest including a Morrice Police Chief Matt Balsley’s K-9 partner,
parade. A luncheon will be served at the Perry VFW- water bowl; the other one third (separated by a metal
Monday, Oct. 3 at the Morrice Library. Chief
AmVets Post, 601 N. Main St., immediately following divider) of the car is for the bad guys. Chief Balsley
Balsley explained what is expected from a K-9 dog
is hopeful that Echo can like Echo, showed them the squad car, and the
complete his training in children were able to ask questions.
narcotics within the next
(Independent Photos/Melissa Shepard)
couple of months. “The
main thing I want Echo
in honor of Columbus Day.
in is narcotics. County Offices Offices will resume regular
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Clerk, Register of Deeds,
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closed on Monday, Oct. 10,
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Durand FFA
Homecoming Hog Roast
October 14, 2016
Durand
High School
Cafeteria
Come Eat With Us Before
The Homecoming Game!
4-7 p.m.
You get pork, potatoes, beans, corn, roll,
dessert and drink, while supplies last
COST:
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4 & Under FREE
Calvary Baptist Church of Gaines will be holding their quarterly Free Food Distribution
at 1pm on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10500 Grand Blanc Road in Gaines. This event
is for local families in the area who are in need of some extra assistance. The Church is
planning on distributing approximately 150 boxes of food. The food is being purchased
through The Eastern Michigan Food Bank and boxes will be limited to one per household
based on the following income requirements:
Household Size
1
2
3
4
For each additional
family member add
$
$
$
$
Annual
23,340.00
31,460.00
39,580.00
47,700.00
$ 8,120.00
Monthly
$ 1,945.00
$ 2,622.00
$ 3,299.00
$ 3,976.00
Weekly
$ 449.00
$ 605.00
$ 761.00
$ 917.00
$
$ 156.00
677.00
The need to assist families in our area is greater than ever. The Calvary Baptist Church
feels that this is one of the ways that God has called upon them to help. Families must
pre register. To pre-register or for questions please contact calvaryfooddist@gmail.com
or call 810-624-1502.
Your Locally Owned Pharmacy!
Flu Shots
Featuring Quadrivalent
and High Dose
(over 65 yr. old)
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Vaccine Available
Pharmacy Delivery
Service Available
Mon.-Fri. 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm
Downtown Durand
989-288-6886
Red Cross Sponsors Local Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to support cancer
patients and other patients during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
More than 1.6 million new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the
U.S. this year and 246,600 of them will be invasive breast cancer, according to
the American Cancer Society. Cancer patients may need blood products during
chemotherapy, surgery, or treatment for complications.
Mary Kay Huppert was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “I was a nurse
for 40 years. I saw blood transfusions save a lot of lives.” She received two transfusions herself while being treated for breast cancer. The Red Cross must collect
about 14,000 blood donations every day to help patients, and volunteer donors are
the only source of blood products for those needing transfusions. Donors of all
blood types are needed.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Shiawassee County are at the
Morrice High School, 691 Purdy Lane, in Morrice on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from
8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. as well as at the Perry Baptist Church, 217 S. Main St., in
Perry on Thursday, Oct. 27 from noon to 5:45 p.m.
To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor
App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800) 733-2767. Donors
are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health
history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to save time when donating.
Not Too Late to Register to Vote
To qualify to vote in the upcoming general election, residents need to be registered voters. The deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 11. To qualify to
vote you must be 18 years of age on or before the day of election, a citizen of the
United States, and a Michigan resident for at least 30 days prior to the election.
Registered voters must vote in the precinct and polling place where they reside.
Those not yet registered must register in the city, township, or village clerk’s
office where they reside, at any Secretary of State branch office, or at the specified agency for clients of the Family Independence Agency or Department of
Community Health. Registration is permanent; however, anytime a resident
moves from one community to another, you must reregister.
To vote by absentee ballot, registered voters must be 60 years of age or more,
expect to be absent on the day of the election that the polls are open on election
day, are physically unable to attend the polls without the assistance of another,
cannot attend the polls because of the tenets of their religion, have been appointed
an election precinct inspector in a precinct other than in which you reside or are
confined to jail awaiting arraignment or trial. To apply for an absent voter ballot,
registered voters need to contact the city, township, or village clerk and they will
vote and they will send you an application to complete and return. Voters may
also go, in person, to the local clerk’s office. The application must be made by
2 p.m. on the Saturday preceding the election.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life
that volunteers can get involved in. “This volunteer opportunity is great for anyone
who has a love for helping people and is 18 years or older,” said Henige.
“Volunteering for hospice is different than other volunteer opportunities because with hospice you are assisting a patient and their family in a journey. It’s
about living and quality of life,” said Henige. “I enjoy working with hospice
because we can assist patient and families to have quality of life until the last
minute. Hospice is about ‘the living’ and we, as a team, truly approach each patient with this concept. I also enjoy my volunteers as they truly feel like family
to me. I always tell my volunteers we are truly blessed to have such a wonderful
group because they don’t have to be here, but are here because they want to be
and realize the importance of helping others in a journey. Whether you have an
hour or several to give, every little bit adds up to a wonderful experience for our
patients, families, and you,” added Henige.
Elsie Author Teaches Young Readers
about Trust in New Book for Children
Author Laurie Salisbury announces the nationwide hardback release of her
children’s book, “Forever Settled in My Heart.” Its paperback edition will be
released on the third week of October.
In “Forever Settled in My Heart,” summer is supposed to be fun, but things
have never been worse for Willie and Sarah. Spending the summer with grandparents he has never met is not Willie’s idea of fun and Grandpa bringing horses
to the farm has made Sarah sick with fear. The siblings remember Dad saying,
“We can trust God to bring us through anything,” but they are finding it harder
to believe God’s promises with Mom and Dad so far away. In the end, they learn
that His promises must be forever settled in their hearts.
Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the books are available through
bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.
Salisbury, who is an author, speaker and former children’s pastor, lives in
Michigan. The mother of 10 children has a passion for teaching children to serve
the Lord at home, through foster care and through children’s ministry. For more
information, you can reach out to Michelle Whitman, publicist, by sending her an
email at michelle@keymgc.com.
Blood Drives
in Chesaning
Michigan Blood will be
holding several blood drives
in Chesaning in October.
Every two seconds someone needs blood. Big Rock
Elemetary will host a drive
on Monday, Oct. 24 from
1 to 6 p.m. Chesaning High
School will be on Tuesday,
Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
as well as Wednesday, Oct.
26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Schedule an appointment
to donate blood by calling
(866) 642-5663 or visiting
miblood.org.
Memorial’s Hospice team will be offering a free, three week, volunteer training course starting on Tuesday, Oct. 18 and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 6 to 9 p.m. This course will offer volunteers the opportunity to learn about
what hospice is and many other skills including sensitive communication, infection control, grief and bereavement, and the role of each hospice member involved. Volunteers will meet with all of the hospice team members to learn each
role and its importance.
“We value this course because its content gives
each volunteer a better perspective of the hospice
Republican
concept, and how each patient is treated with a team
approach from all disciplines,” said Connie Henige, FOR PERRY TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Coordinator of Hospice Volunteers.
My number
Volunteers provide companionship and socialize with
one goal
hospice patients, as well as running patient errands and
as
your new
light housework if needed. Memorial’s Hospice team
Township
also has a pet therapy program and flower ministry
Supervisor
Mark Fulks
WORSHIP SERVICES
DIRECTORY - DURAND
ANTRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
4509 E. Lovejoy Rd., Byron
517-223-3126
www.antrimbc.org
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
10500 Grand Blanc Road, Gaines
989-271-9221
Sunday 10:30a & 6p
Wed., Bible Study
& Children Clubs 7pm
www.calvaryofgaines.org
DURAND CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
9725 E. Monroe Rd.
989-288-2369
Sunday School 9:45am
Wednesday 7pm
www.durandnazarene.com
FAITH BAPTIST
CHURCH OF DURAND
520 Kent St.
989-288-2117
Sunday School 9:45am
Sunday Service: 11am
Wednesday: 7pm
www.faithbaptistdurand.com
FAITH CHURCH
303 Walnut St., Gaines
989-271-8786
Sunday School 10am
Wed. Night Prayer Mtg. 6pm
Be a part of the
Worship Services
Directory,
call 989-723-1118.
Mark Fulks, P.E.
is to keep the
environment for
positive growth
consistent and work
effectively with all
residents of our
township.
Qualifications/Experience
*A Property Owner & Resident of Perry Township since 1989
*Graduate of Univ. of MO - Bachelor & Master Degrees in
Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Management
*Registered Professional Engineer - State of Michigan since
1990 - Still Active
*Worked with MI Lt. Governor’s office on NPDES permits,
air & water quality issues
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Annual Turkey Dinner
Thursday, October 20
Take-outs Start at 4:30pm
Call 810-621-3676 for Take-outs
Seating Starts at 5pm to 7pm
Adults $10; children 5-12 $5; 4 & under FREE
Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy,
squash, corn, coleslaw, cranberries, rolls,
desserts, coffee, tea, lemonade and
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For more information Call Lee Warren 810-621-9057
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championship from the favored Essexville-Garber team, but the Indians did break
the school record for team wins in a season at 18, which bested the 16-win mark
established by last year’s team. Four individual school records were also set this
season, including the school records for career wins, and wins in a season at
No. 2 singles, No. 4 singles, and No. 2 doubles. Additionally, No. 1 singles player
Nick Karlik has tied Lincoln Wirgau’s season record of 18 wins and has a chance
to break the record at regionals.
Senior Mateo Escamilla broke Jason Muirhead’s career record of 73 wins on
Sept. 24 at the Saginaw Nouvel Quad, and he pushed his new record to 75 wins
when he and his No. 1 doubles partner, Riley Russell, beat Ovid-Elsie on Monday,
Oct. 3 at the TVC Tournament in Midland.
The season record for most wins at No. 2 singles now belongs to sophomore Jarrett
Kelley, who broke Troy Harmon’s mark of 23 wins by defeating Frankenmuth’s
Ryan Dukovich 6-0, 6-1 at the TVC Tournament. Kelley added his 25th win of
the season later in the day by beating Caro’s Ethan Sizemore, and the future team
ace went on to finish second in the tournament at No. 2 singles. Kelley has lost
only three matches all season after moving up from the No. 4 singles spot he occupied in 2015.
Sophomore Joshua Wirt overtook TJ Aldrich’s season record of 21 wins at
No. 4 singles late in the regular season, and Wirt has since extended the record to
24 wins. He beat Hannah Marietta of Hemlock 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of
the TVC Tournament before defeating Dylan Kinnamon of Ovid-Elsie 6-1, 6-1 to
clinch second place at the tournament.
Ed Murphy broke his own record at No. 2 doubles, improving last year’s record
of 22 wins to 24 this season. Murphy and his partner, Dillon Bissonnette, broke
the record Oct. 3 with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Alma, and extended the record to 24
with a 6-3, 6-0 Ithaca. The win over Ithaca moved Murphy and Bissonnette into
the No. 2 doubles finals, where they fell to Essexville-Garber.
TVC tennis powerhouse Essexville-Garber won all eight flights at the TVC
Tournament, but Chesaning took second place in six of the eight flights, including
No. 2 singles (Kelley),
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(Wirt), No. 2 doubles
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Himm/Austin Rolka), and
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Pleasant View retirees
and past employees are
invited to a Fall Luncheon
on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at
11:30 a.m. at the Owosso
Ponderosa Steak House.
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more
information, interested persons
may contact Connie at
(989) 472-3802.
Shiawassee
County
Agricultural
Society Annual
Dinner Meeting
The annual dinner meeting of the
Shiawassee
County
Agricultural Society, the
organization that owns
and directs the operation
of the Shiawassee County
Fairgrounds, is planned
for Sunday, Dec. 4.
Community members are invited to show
their support for the
Shiawassee County Fair,
its Board of Directors and
the youth of the county
by becoming a member of the Agricultural
Society. Yearly dues are
$6 per person or $10 for
a couple. The membership must be paid into the
fair office by Oct. 31 to
be eligible to vote. This
year’s annual meeting
will be held at the ZCBJ/
WFLA hall in Owosso,
with social hour begin®
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and dinner
at 1 p.m. The business
meeting and awards program will follow. Dinner
reservations are $15 per
person and must be made
no later than Nov. 18.
The public is welcome
to join the society as
well as purchase tickets
for this event. For more
information or reservations, contact the Fair office at 2900 E. Hibbard
Rd., in Corunna or by
calling (989) 743-3611.
Owosso
Parkinson
Group
Meeting
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If you or a loved one
has been diagnosed with
Parkinson’s Disease, individuals are welcome
join the group. They
provide
information,
encouragement, fellowship, and support. For
more information, individuals may call Karen
Prussner, RN, Facilitator,
(989) 723-6901.
Salvation
Army
Winter Coat
Distribution
The Salvation Army of
Shiawassee County, 302
E. Exchange St., Owosso,
is again providing coats,
hats, and scarves this
fall for those in need.
The Salvation Army
is open from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
The Owosso Parkinson
Support Group will meet
on Wed, Oct. 12, at
7 p.m. in the Community
Room of Memorial
Arts Building. Owosso
Parkinson
Support
Group meets the second
Wednesday
of
Burger Night
each month.
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certified in LSVT-BIG. Burger Night Wednesday,
“LSVT-BIG is an inten- Oct. 12, at the Post,
sive exercise program for 601 N. Main Street.
The Burger Night menu
people with Parkinson’s
Disease and other neu- includes burger and salad
rological
conditions,” bar for $6.50 per person.
says Schneider. She Grill is open 5 to 8 p.m.
works with each client Carry-out orders are
individually. Each per- available. The public is
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of Durand, passed away
Saturday, Oct. 1. Services
were Thursday, Oct. 6.
Jamie L. House, 33, of Byron,
passed away Tuesday, Sept. Shirley J. McNamara, 84,
27. Services were Friday, of Owosso, passed away
Sunday, Oct. 2. Services
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Jean L. Morrill, 94, of
were Monday, Oct. 3.
Laingsburg, passed away
Mary E. Northrup, 89, of FL, Sunday, Oct. 2. Services
formerly of Owosso, passed were Thursday, Oct. 6 with
away Wednesday, Sept. 28. interment at Reed Cemetery,
Services will be held Friday, Laingsburg.
Oct. 14 with interment at
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Maxine R. (Leydorf) Tufford,
89, of Bannister, passed away
Geraldine
J.
“Jerrie” Sunday, Oct. 2. Services
Whisman, 75, of St. Johns, were Wednesday, Oct. 5 with
passed away Wednesday, interment at Ford Cemetery,
Sept. 28. A celebration of life Gratiot County.
was Saturday, Oct. 1.
Harriett J. Murphy, 93, of
Dolly B. Rawlins, 93, of WI, Owosso, passed away Sunday,
formerly of Owosso, passed Oct. 2. A Mass of Christian
was
Saturday,
away Thursday, Sept. 29. burial
Graveside services were Oct. 8 with interment at
Saturday, Oct. 1 at Hillcrest St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial Gardens.
Gary Semke, 65, of Durand,
away
Monday,
Thomas Davis, 66, of passed
Fowlerville, formerly of Oct. 3. Services were
Owosso,
passed
away Thursday, Oct. 6.
Thursday, Sept. 29. Services
Juanity M. Carroll, 91, of
were Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Elsie, passed away Monday,
Dorothy E. Anderson, 94, of Oct. 3. Services were Friday,
Perry, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7 with interment at
Sept. 29. Services were Riverside Cemetery, Elsie.
Monday, Oct. 3.
Marjorie R. Hass, 95, passed
Robert F. Edington, 79, away Tuesday, Oct. 4. A celof Morrice, passed away ebration of life was Saturday,
Thursday, Sept. 29. A me- Oct. 8 with interment at Oak
morial service was Saturday, Hill Cemetery.
Oct. 8.
Arthur Evans, 88, of Owosso,
Patricia Harden, 79, former- passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4.
ly of Owosso, passed away
Friday, Sept. 30. Services Karen Greshem, 64, of
will be 3 p.m., Sunday, Naples, FL, formerly of
Oct. 9 at Nelson-House Corunna-Vernon area, passed
away Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Funeral Home, Owosso.
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Owosso Musicale
Celebrates 80th Season
Paintstick Workshop
at SAC
The Shiawassee Arts Center is offering a Paintstick
Workshop with artist/instructor, Barb Holmer, of
Flushing. It will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, from 1:30
to 4:30 p.m. From soft and subtle to bold and loose,
using paintsticks on fabric is a fun way to add color
and design to an apron, tote bag, t-shirt, and more.
A demonstration of basic paintstick techniques
including shading, rubbings, and stenciling will be
followed by time to create your own colorful textile.
Dress for mess. Students should bring any solid colored fabric or fabric article made of light to heavy
weight (canvas) fabric that can be washed and ironed.
Example: tote bag, t-shirt, bandana, napkins, placemats. Paint sticks, stencils, and rubbing plates will be
provided for the class to use.
The cost is $25 for a SAC Member or $30 for
a nonmember. An individual annual membership is
$30. There is a material fee of $5 payable at registration. Pre-registration and payment required by calling
the Arts Center at (989) 723-8354. The Arts Center is
located at 206 Curwood Castle Dr., in Owosso. The
classrooms and galleries are handicap accessible.
The hours are 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday,
closed on Mondays.
Owosso Musicale begins its 80th musical program season musically on Monday, Oct. 10, starting
at noon at the Christ Episcopal Church, located at
120 E. Goodhue St., in Owosso. A yearlong celebration will include special music programs, honoring
special people, and enjoying fellowship to showcase
the past eighty years of music, service and mentoring
musicians in Shiawassee County, and a century for
the National Music Federation.
“We want to invite people to join us for these
wonderful programs. This year’s programs will focus on different aspects of the arts and Owosso’s
music outreach over the years,” said co-president
Donna Benson. “Our season starts on Monday,
Oct. 10 at Christ Episcopal church at noon with a
uniquely lovely program presented by Samantha
Gowen from MSU playing French Horn, accompanied by Lisa Summers also from MSU.”
This special 80th celebration starts with the opportunity to honor people who have made a difference
over the past years with a very special Presidents’
Tea. We will look ahead to the upcoming year as we
highlight the talents of local musicians and young
talent who have been mentored by Owosso Musicale
through a generous music award program.
This year’s schedule includes November’s Patriotic
celebration with the Meridian Band ensemble and
Musicale Chorus, December will celebrate with
Owosso High School’s dance ensemble under the
direction of OHS teacher, Amy Bickley. An afternoon with Pooh Stevens and Jim Spring will be the
February concert and we will enjoy this year’s award
winners in March and special showcase of past music
award winners in April and May.
Co-president, Sue Henry encourages all music lovers to visit a program and feel free to bring a friend.
“It would be wonderful to no longer be the ‘best kept
secret’ in Shiawassee County. We have members
from all over the county from Perry to Durand to
Chesaning. We want to continue to support all forms
of music in the community and schools as well as
reach out to hospitals and nursing homes.”
Please feel free to contact co-Presidents Donna
Benson or Sue Henry at (989) 725-8224 if you have
questions. Christ Episcopal Church is located at
120 E. Goodhue St., in downtown Owosso adjacent to the park with car parking on Washington,
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Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. The children and youth will lead
the congregation in worship with song, scripture,
skit, and special music. The Praise Band will also
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The 25th Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at D’mar
Banquet Center, 1488 N. M-52, Owosso. All ages are welcome, doors will open
at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per couple at the door and flyers have been distributed to
the local schools.
The proceeds from the dance go back into our community for children’s needs
and activities. The Sorority buys coats, hats, mitts, socks and distributes them
to the elementary schools in Shiawassee County. This past year donations went
to Child Abuse Prevention Council (Safe House), YMCA/strong kids, Shriner’s
Transportation Fund for children, Shiawassee County Fair/kids day as well as to
Hospice House.
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Twenty-fifth Annual Christmas
Wishes Program Begins
As the holiday season draws near, Capital Area Community Services, Inc.
begins their twenty-fifth annual “Christmas Wishes” program. Christmas is a
time of caring and sharing. 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(ren) 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
Worship
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Directory
Inc. (CACS Christmas Wishes), 1845 Corunna Ave.,
Perry
Owosso, 48867. CACS will purchase gift certificates
Community Bible Church
from local stores with all cash donations.
7040 W. Beard Rd., Shaftsburg
CACS is receiving applications on a daily basis
517-675-7510
from low-income families registering their children
Sunday Worship 10:30am
Wednesday Bible Study
this year. Individuals, families, businesses, and other
and Prayer Mtg 5:30pm
groups or organizations are encouraged to extend a
Owosso Church of God
helping hand and add to the enjoyment of your holi(Seventh Day)
day. Organizers are appreciative and say, “Thank you
Spring Vale Academy Campus
4150 S. M-52, Owosso
for caring.”
989-725-2251
Worship Service Sat. 11:30am
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ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 27 the FFA Region IV Officer team held a leadership workshop for all members to attend at Durand High School. Students
were taught about the value of self empowerment and personal growth.
The night ended with a speech from our State FFA Vice President, Hailey
Andres, and an ice cream social to allow members to meet people from all
around the region. FFA Region IV includes the communities of Corunna,
Perry, Durand, Byron, Laingsburg, Mason, Dansville, Genesee ISD, OvidElsie, Lapeer, CAPAC, Fowlerville, Webberville, Capital Area Career Center, and New Lothrop.
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Sunday Worship: 10am
Wednesday Evening Service 6:30pm
Perry Church of the Nazarene
3100 Ellsworth Rd., Perry, MI
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Sunday Worship:
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THE OAKWOOD AVE.
BRIDGE
that
crosses
the Shiawassee River in
Owosso was replaced by the
Gould St. bridge in 1975. The
old truss bridge is currently
used as a footbridge.
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Graham Community Church
New Address
7320 W. Beard Rd., Perry, MI
www.grahamcc.org
517.675.5401
Sundays 9:30am & 11am
Adult Bible Studies &
AWANA Wed. at 6:30pm (Starting Sept.)
Shaftsburg United Methodist
12821 Warner Road, Shaftsburg, MI
517-675-1567
Handicap Accessible
Sunday Worship: 9:30am
Sunday School: 11am
Kids Cupboard: 4th Monday 2-8p
St. Mary Catholic Church
509 Main St., Morrice
517.625.4260
stmarymorrice.org
Morning Mass T/W/F/Sat 8:30am
Evening Mass M/TH 7pm
Weekend Mass Sat 4:30pm
Sun 8 & 10:30am
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10624 S. State Rd., Morrice
248-508-1092
Sunday: 9:30am
“Igniting the power of God
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To be included in our worship
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SHIAWASSEE ST. (M52) in Owosso was once
called Mulberry St. In the
late 1880s, a steel bridge was
built over the Shiawassee
River directly where the
Shiawassee Street Bridge
is today.
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Tuesday: College day
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or Homecoming T-shirt day
Thursday: Tourist day (Seniors, Honolulu;
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Sophomores, Hollywood;
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DuranD HiGH sCHool’s freshman, sophomore, and junior
class homecoming representatives were recently announced, and the
six students are gearing up to participate in the homecoming festivities scheduled for the coming week. the group includes (from
left) Prince robert Poust and Princess alexa Hensel from the junior class, Prince Jacob Callender and Princess Devi Hodge from
the sophomore class, and Prince ryan yenshaw and Princess Cacia
Krupp from the freshman class.
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picture thursday, oct. 6 in advance of the
district’s homecoming week celebration
that will kick off monday, oct. 10. the
railroaders varsity football team looks to
emerge victorious from its homecoming
matchup with burton atherton on oct. 14.
the group of seniors, shown in front of
the high school, includes (from left to right)
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DURAND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS got a special treat Wednesday,
Oct. 5, as Durand emergency personnel held a safety day at both Robert Kerr
and Bertha Neal elementary schools. Representatives from Conrad Towing,
and the Durand Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of
Public Works gave the students a chance to tour their emergency vehicles,
which helped the youngsters get to know their emergency responders, while
also reinforcing the need to be safe in the presence of the vehicles.
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Brands, Cobley, Mayor Doyle, McDonough, VanRiper Absent: Matejewski
viewed on the City’s website, www.perry.mi.us. Look for the link under Executive Director Josh McDonough moved, Boggs supported to approve the agenda as presented.
Carried Rural Development Update: East side: Testing sewer; adjusting
“Council Recognitions.”
Adams says this project manholes and re-strengthening areas in street where pavement is unstable.
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is part of a bigger plan to West
approaches. Completing these before initial paving gets underway. Contract
communicate Owosso’s #3: Final stages of replacement of logo Contract #4: More specialized
is being completed on pressure filter tank II. City Council prefers
services to residents work
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Rhode Brothers Excavating with $246,192.69 charged to Sewer, $55,604.38
Shiawassee Arts Center. Some may finish before 5 p.m. People have been making signs in place in about charged to Water, $4,090.00 from Local Streets and $8,355.00 from Major
Streets. Carried Discussion with Representatives from C2AE Regarding
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Doyle adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES –SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Durand City Council held on Monday,
September 19, 2016 in the Council Chambers of the Durand City Hall.
Present: Boggs, Brands, Cobley, Mayor Doyle, Matejewski, McDonough,
VanRiper Absent: None Boggs moved, McDonough supported to approve
the agenda with the addition of F. Re-appointment of Connie Cobley to
the SATA Board and the appointment of Justin Dolehanty to the Parks and
Rec. Board. Carried McDonough moved, Boggs supported to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held on August 1, 2016, special meetings
held on July 25, 2016, August 9, 2016, August 10, 2016, and August 25,
2016. Carried VanRiper moved, Matejewski supported to pay bills #4695747190. Carried McDonough moved, Cobley supported to waive the lawn
care invoice from May 2016, for the property located at 513 N. Oak Street,
brought before the Council by Cam Canute. Failed 2-6 VanRiper moved,
Boggs supported to award the bid for spot asphalt repairs to DOW Asphalt
Paving, LLC in the amount of $150.00 per ton. Carried Boggs moved,
Brands supported to approve the cost to repair the pavement at 203 W. Main
Street by DOW Asphalt Paving, LLC in the amount of $1,583.00. Carried
VanRiper moved, Matejewski supported to approve the purchase of 13
replacement trees from Bordines Nursery for $1,771.97. carried VanRiper
moved, McDonough supported to approve the purchase of 12 additional
trees up to $2,000.00 along with the expenditure of the grant money, if
received. Carried McDonough moved, Matejewski supported to approve
the request from the Durand Rotary Club to fund maintenance repairs and
painting of the Sandula Clock Tower. Carried McDonough moved, Boggs
supported to approve the Hands Off resolution regarding employee and
dependent health privacy as required under the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996. Carried Boggs moved, McDonough
supported to re-appoint Connie Cobley to the SATA Board and to appoint
Justin Dolehanty to the Parks and Recreation Board. Carried Mayor Doyle
adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
A complete copy of the minutes of this meeting and all meetings of the
Durand City Council are available for viewing by contacting the Clerk’s
office, City of Durand, 215 W. Clinton Street, Durand MI 989-288-3113.
Lisa David, City Clerk
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HYDRANTS ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
OCTOBER 11
6:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.
WEDNESDAY
OCTOBER 12
6:00 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 13
6:00 P.M.- 2:00 A.M.
FRIDAY
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DURING THIS TIME. SEVERE DISCOLORATION MAY OCCUR.
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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
The Shiawassee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday evening, October 26, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. within the County Board
of Commissioners’ meeting room located on the first floor of the Surbeck
Building, 201 N. Shiawassee Street, in Corunna, MI. The following has
been scheduled for review and consideration of approval:
NEW BUSINESS:
Application Request #PSUP16-10
Applicant – New Par/Verizon Wireless; Representative: Bob Przybylo, RJP
Consulting, 24242 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48075.
Property Owner – Scott & Ranette Dieck
Site Location – 2460 S. Byron Rd., Lennon, MI 48449. Tax Id.# 78-008-35200-003 Section 35, Venice Township.
Request – Special Land Use & Site Plan approval for a 190’ Monopole
Wireless Communication Tower with a 7’ lighting rod and associated
equipment within a 10,000-sf leased area.
Ordinance Reference – Section 4.3.16 (Communication Towers)
Other items of business may be handled if deemed necessary. Questions about
the hearing or to review the applications, contact the Community Development
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Independent Editor,
I have had several debates on a social media site,
but one stands out most to me is in regards to our
Inalienable Rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of
Happiness. I have had some individuals that say God
didn’t grant us those rights...man did. God inspired
me to exclaim
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people that He did indeed grant us those inalienable
rights. He gave us life through conception not just
birth. We receive liberty through the salvation of
Jesus Christ. When we abide in His word, we may
pursue happiness.
Abortion is now allowed at twenty weeks; an unborn baby has a heartbeat at twelve weeks. Abortion
was not bad enough to be allowed as partial birth,
but our Congress and State Legislature decided to allow euthanasia for an in180 words
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support it. Our government is also considering allowing babies to be put to death after they are born.
What part of thou shall not kill (Exodus 20:13) is not
understood?
We, as Christians, have allowed the practice of
unconstitutional legalized abortion to go on for far
too long, and that is the primary reason this nation
has fallen from God’s favor. Here are a few more
scripture references.
1. Proverbs 6:16-19, God detests hands that shed innocent blood
2. Jeremiah 7:31 something I (God) did not command, nor did it enter my mind.
3. Genesis 9:5-6, Whoever sheds the blood of man,
by man shall his blood be shed.
4. Deuteronomy 27:25, Cursed be anyone who takes
a bribe to shed innocent blood.
5. Matthew 18:1-2, 10 See that you do not despise one
of these little ones.
6. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave
his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not
perish but have eternal life.
With all of these scriptures and many more, is
there not enough proof that God desired to preserve
life rather than destroy it?
Matthew Shepard, Perry
Independent Editor,
I would like to thank the city of Perry and all of its
staff members, the VFW and AmVets, and all of my
family and friends for the wonderful get together and
gifts received in honor of my recent retirement from
the city of Perry.
It has been my pleasure to serve the city of Perry
and its residents. I have met many nice people
and made many new friends during my 29 years
of service with the city of Perry Department of
Public Works.
Thanks again for making my retirement a memorable occasion.
Harry Bradley, Perry
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Independent Editor,
I would like to introduce myself to you as a candidate running for one of the open city council positions, my name is Daniel Jozwiak, I am married and
have four grown children and nine grandchildren. I
would like to thank all the citizens of Owosso who
signed my petition to get me on this November ballot. I have been an Owosso resident since 1992. I am
currently on the Owosso Zoning Boards of Appeals,
and have been a board member for eighteen years
and currently hold the role of Secretary of this board.
I believe that this great city can continue to grow and
continue to move forward in creating jobs, new small
business, and industrial and residential growth. We
are a very fortunate city that has been able to rebound from the economic hardships including state
and federal funding cut backs. With ongoing good
leadership we can continue in this direction. I can
help continue this positive growth in our city leadership. I believe there has to be a balance between business growth and residential growth, and understand
that both are key to this city. I am one that looks at
facts from both sides of issues and will working with
city charter/guidelines on making decisions.
I am a candidate that brings integrity, no hidden
agendas, levelheaded, and a deep concern and desire to help continue the growth of our great city. I
bring over 30 years of leadership experience to this
position. I ask for your support and vote this fall on
the ballot along with our present council chairs that
are currently running for re-election. Please contact
me if you have any question I look forward to our
discussion and serving you in our city government.
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hearing about domestic violence and are usually the actions that allow others to
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by the batterers, such as emotional or financial abuse, makes up a larger system
of abuse. While in many cases domestic violence is not physical, that is usually
the only part that is punishable by law. However, physical assaults may occur only
once or occasionally, the act implants a threat of future violent attacks and allows
the abuser to take control of the victim’s life and circumstances.
According to the Michigan Incident Crime Reporting in 2015 there were a total of 247 reported victims of intimate partner Domestic Violence in Shiawassee
County. Some of those reported cases involved a weapon ranging from handguns,
knives/cutting instrument, and personal weapons. The survivors of these domestic violence instances have a variety of injuries ranging from apparent minor
injuries, no apparent physical injuries but lasting psychological scars, internal
injuries, unconsciousness, and even one fatality due to domestic violence.
Domestic violence affects many people within the community, other than the
perpetrator of the violence and the victim it also affects their family members,
friends, and co-workers. Domestic violence is the cause for several issues inside
homes along with outside the home for everyone involved. Several research studies have concluded children who live in a home where domestic violence takes
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grow up. It is reported that nearly 3 million children witness domestic violence
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The Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) is a collaborative,
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our ties to the land with activities to engage visitors of all ages.
For decades, Fenner’s Apple Butter Festival has provided the
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to help stir the apple butter alongside “Celebrity Stirrers,” cooked
the old-fashioned way in a copper kettle over the fire. Cider press
demonstrations, cross-cut sawing led by Troop 180, and a pumpkin carving contest offer hands-on fun while heritage games allow visitors to experience entertainment from before the days of
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our communities during the fall harvest and enjoying the natural
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at Fenner, where the community celebrates that heritage by connecting people to nature.”
In keeping with the goal of connecting people to nature while
celebrating the fall harvest, Fenner Conservancy has made several
new additions to the festival. Out in the Festival Field this year,
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THE MICHIGAN STATE POLKA MUSIC HALL OF FAME (MSPMHOF) held its annual induction celebration Sunday, Oct. 2 at the ZCBJ/WLAF hall in Owosso, where the group enshrined six new
members to its hall of fame. The MSPMHOF was established in 1972, and this year’s group of inductees
pushes the total number of members to 172. Each person was honored individually during the event,
and each was presented with their official hall of fame plaque by MSPMHOF President John Smolka,
proclamations from the state of Michigan and the U.S. House of Representatives by Owosso Mayor Ben
Frederick, as well their handbill-style biographies by MSPMHOF Vice President Bob Shaw.
Immediately following the presentation of the
plaques, 2016 inductees, (from left in chairs) Bill
Treichel, Jerry Krocek, Joe Lipiec, Mary Anne
(Marzec) Czubko, and Jim Ocenasek, gathered with
past MSPMHOF inductees and board members.
The Salvation Army, located at 302 E. Exchange
St., in Owosso, is gearing up for its annual toy shop
and sign-up dates have now been released. Persons
in need of help with Christmas this year can stop by
the Salvation Army from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Oct. 17
through 20 or Nov. 14 through 17 to sign up for the
free service. The late sign-up dates are Dec. 5 and 6,
also from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Those interested in participating will need to provide proof of identification for themselves and their
children, as well as a proof of income for the last 30
days. Those signing children up for the program need
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information, persons can call the Salvation Army at
(989) 725-7485.
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State Polka Music Hall of Fame (MSPMHOF)
were enshrined in front of their families and close
friends Sunday, Oct. 2 at the ZCBJ/WLAF hall in
Owosso. More than 100
people packed the hall
to witness the event,
with many people traveling great distances
to be there. The 2016
inductees and their
Memorial Healthcare will be holding a full-scale
spouses took a moment
before hitting the dance
floor to document the
momentous occasion.
Shown are (from left)
inductee Bill Treichel
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
and his wife, Dorothy;
inductee Joe Lipiec and
At Memorial Healthcare Medical Arts Building
his fiancé, Jane Staros(corner of M-52 and King Street)
ta; inductee Mary Anne
(Marzec) Czubko and
her husband, Chester;
DURING THE EVENT, YOU MAY:
inductee Jim Osenasek
s See actors, identified in colored vests and
and his sister, Theresa
tape and carrying training weapons
Smith; and inductee
s Hear shouting and simulated gun shots
Jerry Krocek and his
Unless you are a registered participant in the exercise,
wife, Hallee.
s See staff evacuation drills
please avoid the designated exercise area.
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
ACTIVE SHOOTER EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE
Gas Tank Renu
Thank you for your
cooperation and assistance!
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In partnership with: City of Owosso Police and Fire s City of Corunna Police s Michigan State Police
Shiawassee County Emergency Services s D1RMC s Baker College s Sparrow Health s Covenant Eyes
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eplaced
econditioned
AUTO, TRUCK, FARM, R.V.
7415 Grove St., Swartz Creek
(2 blocks S. of Miller off Morrish)
800-571-8840
s See police, ambulance and fire personnel
participating in the training
Contact Jeff Hauk, Director of Public Safety, Memorial Healthcare,
at (989) 729-4885 if you have any questions or concerns.

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