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Volume 33 - Number 7
DEVELOPERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS gathered at the Shiawassee Street School in Corunna Thursday, Oct. 19 for the groundbreaking for the Cavalier Greene, which Woda Group developers are
turning into a general occupancy housing building. The building is being transformed as we speak, and the $7.9 million investment will turn
the longtime school, built in 1908, into 40 affordable rental units.
“As a community member and school representative, I can’t tell you
how happy I am that this building is going to great use. This building,
along with the courthouse that is a couple blocks away, really are the
jewels of our community. There is a lot of history here, and a lot of memories. My father graduated from this building in 1948, and his sisters, my
aunts, did as well. My brothers and sisters all spent at least a year going
to school here. I think everyone recognizes the value this will bring to our
community, and on behalf of Superintendent Dave Moore and the school
board, we cant wait to see this open up,” commented John Fattal, Assistant Superintendent of Corunna Public Schools.
On hand for the groundbreaking were (from left) Kandis Williams
from Citizens Bank, Assistant Corunna School Superintendent John Fattal, Corunna City Manager Joe Sawyer, Corunna Mayor Chuck Kerridge, Congressman John Moolenaar, SEDP Vice President Brent Jones,
MSHDA representative Gary Heidel, Woda Group, Inc., co-owner David
Cooper, Shiawassee Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Deason and
SEDP President/CEO Justin Horvath. The project is slated to be finished in the spring of 2017.
(Independent Photo/Graham Sturgeon)
Donation Gives Durand Educational Foundation a Boost
by Elizabeth Wehman, editor
A new philanthropic group has started in Durand and on Thursday,
Oct. 13, they were able to meet and give out a check for the first of their efforts.
The 100+ Women Who Care in the Greater Durand Area presented a check of
$6,400 to the Durand Educational Foundation as a result of their recent meeting. This is the first of checks to be issued to local nonprofit organizations on
behalf of the women’s group.
On hand to present and receive the check were the following representatives
of the 100+ Women Who Care group and those from the Durand Educational
Foundation (from left) Corie Switalski, Deb Doyle, Kathy Wilson, Linda Greeson, Debbie Lintz, Shari Demo, Leslie Dietrich, Karla Luchenbill, Jan Harper,
Lisa Edwards, Carla Sworthwood, and Rev. John Walworth.
President of the Durand Educational Foundation Jan Harper said, “This is a
tremendous shot in the arm.” The Foundation specializes in giving back to the
community through educational funds. Examples of how funds are distributed
by the Foundation include sponsoring field trips for Durand Area School students as well as grants to fund special school projects or for students wanting
to attend national leadership conferences and much more.
Recently, a Durand graduate announced his willingness to give up to $10,000
to the Foundation Endowment Fund by matching grants raised before the end
of 2016. This boost from the 100+ Women Who Care group helped the foundation reach that goal and doubled the amount of the check given.
The 100+ Women Who Care Durand group will be having their second meeting
(Independent Photo/Elizabeth Wehman)
on March 23, 2017. They are anxious to raise the number of club members so
they can be giving even more in the future. For more information about the
group, their website can be found at http://100womenwhocare-durand.org.
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Shiawassee Township Accepting Bids
by Graham Sturgeon, co-editor
A FULL HOUSE gathered at the Rush township meeting on Thursday,
Oct. 13 to air concerns about the wind farm being proposed for Shiawassee
County. Peter Preston (standing), the county’s Community Planner, opened
the meeting by sharing a timeline of the history of the project’s zoning ordinance, from its creation in 2008 to the most recent amendment requested by
Apex Clean Energy in June of this year.
(Independent Photo/Jessica Hickey)
Turbine Debate Continues at
Rush Township Meeting
by Jessica Hickey, staff writer
After years of planning, the Shiawassee Township Board announced Thursday,
Oct. 13 that the township’s $1.8 million office/community center/fire department/library building project has been put out to bid, and that 14 contractors
had already expressed interest. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Shiawassee
Township Hall, 625 Grand River Rd., Bancroft, by 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at
which time the bids will be opened, read aloud, and documented for board review.
The board will convene at a later date to discuss and vote on the bids.
The township hall project was initiated by the board in 2006 due to a lack of
storage space in the 4,829 square foot building that houses the township offices,
library, and fire department. A 2007 space needs study showed the building to be
“inadequate for all functions, not just storage,” at which point the board began exploring its options. The building’s structural deficiencies ruled out on-site expansion, the board looked into repurposing Wilbur Bills Elementary and Chippewa
Hills Golf Course, and many different construction options were discussed.
On Feb. 5, 2015, the board held a well-attended meeting to decide on financing
options for the project. The board reviewed five different project designs ranging
from $1.3 to $1.8 million, with 18 different financing options. After discussing the
options amongst themselves and with the residents in attendance, the board voted
to request a 40-year USDA loan for no more than $1.8 million, with a $500,000
down payment. The new building is set to be 10,420 square feet. Additionally,
Supervisor Anthony Karhoff is hoping to up the down payment to $1 million to
shorten the length and decrease the monthly payments of the loan.
Progress on the project stalled as the board awaited zoning approval from the
Bancroft Village Council, with Shiawassee Township receiving zoning approval
in July. While many area residents are in favor of the project, the same cannot be
said for the presumptive 2017 Shiawassee Township Supervisor, Gerald Novak,
and local resident, business owner, and Durand Area Schools Board of Education
President Xak Zdunic. Both men are in favor of a new township hall building, but
would like to see a budget that will be more fiscally responsible.
Novak, Zdunic, and the other detractors are worried that drawing the current
$1.3 million budget down to around $200,000 would leave the township in a
bad place financially, and they would like to see more township resources held
back in case of emergency. Karhoff, Novak, and Zdunic went back and forth for
a while about who is responsible for repairing the township roads, bridges and
culverts, but Karhoff assured the men that the township would be able to continue
to provide basic road maintenance. He also pointed out that, while the township
has been putting money away for the last few years in preparation for this project,
the township has still spent $179,000 on road repairs from 2013 through 2016.
Additionally, Karhoff reports that the township receives $350,000 to $400,000
in revenue annually, which is nearly twice its expected expenditures of approximately $200,000.
A Rush Township meeting was the setting of a heated exchange Thursday,
Oct. 13, as residents gathered to voice their concerns about the Maple Rapids
Wind project. The $250,000,000 wind farm proposed by Apex Clean Energy
has been the subject of recent controversy as residents have voiced complaints,
centering on the fact that they were not notified about the project and haven’t
had an opportunity to share their concerns. Peter Preston, Shiawassee County
Community Planner, began the meeting by delivering a brief history of the county’s involvement with the project, which began in 2008.
Although Preston said his office has followed public notification requirements
but has received little public comment on the project so far, the roomful of residents had plenty to share Thursday night. The tense public comment period lasted
almost two hours, as numerous comments and questions were fielded by Preston
and Brad Lila, Director of Project Development for Apex. Residents’ concerns
ranged from the turbines’ potential impact on taxes, utility costs, and property
values to how easements and additional leases will be handled. Although most of
those in attendance opposed the turbines, there was a fluid exchange of information as people on both sides of the issue spoke up. Lila reiterated that the project
will bring a great deal of tax revenue to the county and townships, as well as
monetary compensation to all participating residents. “There’s no real argument
against wind unless you don’t like the way turbines look.”
Preston assured the residents that there was still time for their complaints to be
heard. “You have a county commission that is willing to listen. This is not a done
deal.” Residents seemed unconvinced, however, and circled back to an earlier
suggestion that the townships create their own planning boards; one gentleman
suggested that this strategy had successfully thwarted a proposed wind project in
Pleasant View is pleased to announce the annual Trick or Treating will be
Clinton County. While it is unclear whether any minds were changed by the end held Monday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the facility located at 729 S. Norton St.,
of the meeting, one of the most outspoken commenters said to Lila, “I want to in Corunna. The community is invited to trick or treat at Pleasant View where
thank you for showing up tonight; it makes for a more informed meeting.”
both residents and staff will be participating in a spook house. Each room in the
activities wing will be decorated in a different theme.
“Everyone in the facility looks forward to this event each year. We all
love seeing kids from the community in their costumes,” said Shana Espinoza,
Director of Nursing. Pleasant View will accept donations of candy to be used
at the event in the front lobby. Trick or treaters are asked to use the front enThe Owosso Masonic Lodge at 301 N. Washington St., is hosting a chicken trance to the facility.
parmesan dinner to help the family of Xavier Escamilla who is a 6th-grader currently battling with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
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All proceeds from the event will go directly to
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Tickets are $15 at the door. Meat and gluten-free options are available for those with dietary restrictions.
Trick or Treating at Pleasant View
Owosso Masonic Lodge
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October 23, 2016
Vol. 11 • Issue 2
OWOSSO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tuttle’s Thoughts
“You can always tell who the
strongest players are.
They are the ones building each other up
instead of tearing each other down.”
–Author Unknown
Discipline, kindness, camaraderie, teamwork, communication, support, encouragement, compassion, multi-tasking, timemanagement, sacrifice, resilience, manners,
gratitude, respect, persistence, success, failure, etc., are all things
our students learn when participating in extra-curricular activities.
Let me highlight a couple examples:
Discipline and Teamwork--Our freshman and Trojan Marching Band
performed in the District Band Festival at historic Willman Field and
they were nothing shy of spectacular. I don’t think any of us in this
community take our band for granted, but it certainly would be easy
to given the rich history and tradition of success (perfect scores for
59 consecutive years!). Many of our community members who have
been part of this tradition whether as a parent, grandparent, student,
fan, teacher, etc. know the commitment to excellence and discipline
that it takes to be part of this program. These students, like all of our
students who participate in extra-curricular activities, spend countless hours practicing to perfect their craft. Alone they may sound
great, but when all 150 play together, it is powerful, impressive, and
memorable. These skills of discipline and teamwork will serve our
students well in their lives. When they graduate from Owosso, our
students will leave with an extreme sense of pride for what they accomplished individually, but more so, pride about what they accomplished as a team and the legacy they left for this community. You can
never go wrong with discipline and teamwork.
Respect and Compassion--Respect for people can be enhanced
through extra-curricular activities. Recently, a 6th grade child who
plays football for a neighboring school district was diagnosed with
cancer and is undergoing treatment. When our Owosso 6th grade football team competed against this team, they knew going into the game
that a huge part of that team was missing and he was fighting a much
more important battle. Our student athletes, under the direction of their
coaches and parents, showed tremendous respect for the sport they
all love, but more importantly they showed respect and kindness for a
fellow football player and human being. All the players and cheerleaders from both teams donned bright orange (the color associated with
leukemia awareness) socks, shirts, ribbons, and accessories for this
game. They also participated in some fundraising activities as a sign of
support and love for a young man, his family, and friends who are going
through a tough time. They were connected by the love of the game but
they were moved into action by their respect for a fellow human being.
In what could be considered to be one of the toughest of sports, came
the most important of moments and lessons for all of us.
Life lessons are arguably far greater than anything we can teach
using a book or teaching to an assessment. Although life lessons
often happen when we least expect it, in Owosso, we make a conscious effort to teach these things and provide life experiences for
what matters most in life. For example, I walked into a classroom
the other day and the teacher was working with students on how
to shake someone’s hand. He was sharing with students that they
need to have a firm hand shake, look someone in the eye, and speak
clearly. The teacher connected this activity with a lesson on respect
and the history of the handshake sharing that the handshake is
thought by some to have originated as a gesture of peace. By opening one’s hand, it was demonstrating that you were not holding a
weapon and that demonstrated that both parties were equals, the
teacher explained. However, the teacher was also quick to acknowledge cultural differences and in some cultures a handshake or eye
contact is not viewed as a sign of respect. The students asked lots of
questions and the conversation in the classroom was powerful. All
the students were engaged in what they were learning.
Although knowledge is tremendously important, there are arguable
equally important or more important skills for our students to learn like
discipline, kindness, camaraderie, teamwork, communication, support, compassion, encouragement, multi-tasking, time-management,
sacrifice, resilience, manners, gratitude, respect, persistence, etc. In
Owosso, all of our staff members work tirelessly to balance the integration of all the skills necessary to be a productive member of society.
With Something Positive to Talk About,
Dr. Andrea Tuttle
Superintendent
Tech Me Out
Kindergarten’s “Tech Me Out” Night at Emerson was the place to be on September 22.
Technology Teacher Ms. Hankins reports that
the event had a good turnout with about 25
students attending with their parents. Kindergarteners have learned to log on computers,
spell out the logins and passwords and find the
corresponding letters on the keyboard all in the
first few weeks of school.
Ms. Hankins reports, “We were logging on
computers; going to Google Chrome; using the
Sesame Street website to learn bookmarking
skills, mouse skills, sorting, letters, and shapes;
closing out and logging off. Basically, we were
showing off for parents and it was great fun!”
Emerson kindergarten student Vangeline Laverty is shown
working on the computer with the help of
her brother Bastian
Laverty and her mom
Carri. Ms. Hankins is
proud of the progress that students
have made in a few
short weeks.
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OHS Seniors Immersed in
College Month Activities
Guest Speakers Connect
with LHS Students
“October is Michigan College Month!” exclaimed OHS Counselor
Mr. Jerry Ciarlino. “We are trying to motivate all seniors, in a variety
of creative ways, to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and apply to at least one college.”
Owosso High School believes that higher education is of utmost
importance. Throughout the week of October 10th, all OHS seniors
meet with the counselors and several volunteers to help them get
situated with their college applications and their FAFSA account.
The Student Services Center has arranged for prizes and raffles
throughout the week for the students that complete their application
and begin their FAFSA.
Throughout the month of October, OHS staff members will be wearing shirts on Fridays to show students where they went to college.
OHS also planned some new activities this year such as a classroom
door decorating contest and MSU vs U of M day leading up to the
famous college football rivalry on October 29. Additionally, college
admissions representatives have been visiting OHS every week to
present to students to learn more about a college, vocational school
or university of interest.
Since filling out a FAFSA is the
biggest indicator of whether or not a
student goes to college, Cartronics
Wireless Zone of Owosso generously
donated twenty dollar gift certificates to
all seniors who finish completing their
FAFSA. The staff at the high school is
very appreciative for the gracious gift.
The OHS Student Services Center staff
will be hosting a new event: PLUG “n”
GRUB, November 2nd at 6 p.m. at the
OHS media center. Parents and students
are invited to come join an all-you-canAlex
Hankerd
ap- eat chili dinner provided by the OHS cuplied to Michigan Tech linary arts students along with a FAFSA
University, Ferris State one-on-one presentation from Baker
University, and Eastern College of Owosso. Here families will be
Michigan University on able to get assistance with completing
their student’s FAFSA in preparation for
October 11.
the next exciting phase of life.
Guest speakers have provided hope, direction, encouragement, and
assistance to the Lincoln High School students. “It truly takes a village
to support our next generation,” LHS Teacher Mrs. Beth Kelley said.
The LHS staff was grateful to have the following guest speakers share
their time and knowledge with students: Suzanne and Jody from Metro Tattoo; Carl Ludington from Ludington Electric; Josh Galardi from
Young Owosso; Kendra Nichols fom Elite Early Learning Center; Pastor Marlene Webster from Shiawassee Hope and the WOW Shelter;
Chefs Aaron and Hannah Poyner; and Officer Mike Wheeler.
Pastor Marlene Webster spoke to students in Mrs. Schmitz’s Social
Justice class about her passion to teach sustainable living skills to
residents of Shiawassee County. She spoke of Shiawassee Hope’s
goal to bring all people together by appreciating and learning from
our differences and the need to remove so many of the unnecessary
obstacles that are in the way of getting people the assistance.
Officer Wheeler addressed students in Mr. Dewley’s Current Events
classes to talk about community relations and policing, police encounters that have made national headlines and questions raised
by students. Officer Wheeler encouraged students to think critically
and question their sources.
Finally, community members speak weekly to Mrs. Kelley’s Secrets of
Success class and discuss their career paths, soft skills necessary to
be successful in the workplace and required education to enter their
fields. Students have learned about specific fields requiring certificates, apprenticeships, two year degrees and four year degrees. “Our
class goal is to
Guest Speakers, such as Josh be prepared for
Galardi, Sales Manager at Young life after high
Owosso, offer mentorships and school,” Mrs.
valuable communication with Kelley states.
community, members.
Happiness is Reading
with Senior Citizens
Each Tuesday during the school year, Mrs. Friend’s third graders
board a bus to make a special and purposeful trip. These Central
students visit Oliver Woods Assisted Living for an hour each week to
pair up with residents and become reading buddies. Students typically meet with the same buddy throughout the year which helps in
building a relationship with them.
“Each week, my students read with the Oliver Woods residents and
work on different activities related to our curriculum,” said Mrs. Megan Friend. “We also spread some joy by celebrating the holidays
together with fun projects and special celebrations. Last year this
was a very successful program and Oliver Woods was very excited
to have us come back this year!”
Jackson Mackay and Mia Lentz
take turns reading a “Magic
School Bus” book with their
reading buddy at Oliver Woods.
Before they began reading,
Jackson and Mia interviewed
their buddy about the experience of living through a significant weather event.
Learning About Our
Community
“We have incorporated our police and fire safety week
with our International Baccalaureate unit on community and had such a fun week celebrating some of our
community helpers,” reports Bentley Bright Beginnings
Early Childhood Director Mrs. Amanda Rowell.
Each of the classrooms at Bentley Bright Beginnings,
including the infants and toddlers were able to visit with
Officer Mike Ash, Owosso Public Schools Liaison Officer,
and the Owosso
Fire Department.
The fire department brought one
of their trucks and
talked with all of
the classes about
fire safety and
showed students
Each class got their picture taken in the tools they use
front of the fire truck after learning while fighting fires
about all of the tools on the truck. and lights on their
trucks.
Writing with Emotion
Owosso Middle School 8th graders started their day on October 11th
with a surprise that was not necessarily pleasant. Dean of Students
Mrs. Cathy Dwyer went into all 8th grade English classes first thing
that morning to make an announcement that left students baffled.
“We have been informed by the State Board of Education that all
books containing any type of love story or romance must be pulled
from the shelves and confiscated,” Mrs. Dwyer announced with authority. “This includes popular books such as ‘The Fault in Our Stars’,
the ‘Divergent’ series, the ‘Twilight’ series and so many more. This
mandate takes effect immediately.”
The students were stunned by this announcement and not particularly happy. However, they did not know that this whole scenario
was actually a staged plan and part of their daily writing assignment.
The OMS administrative team shared that as part of the Lucy Calkins
writing series, teachers were asked to create an emotional experience for their students to write
about. To pull off the prank, teachers called on the building administrators to interrupt class and pull so
many of the books off the shelves
that students love.
“Students used the event to discover how to write like journalists,”
English Teacher Mrs. McClung
reports. “The key is to capture the
emotion of the event while communicating all of the important information in a concise manner. There
Nevaeh Ginger, an 8th grader in
were additional staged events
Mrs. McClung’s first hour Engthroughout the day used to evoke
lish class, holds two books that
emotion in students’ writing.”
were on the “banned” list.
Former Bryant Student Shares His
Portable Cider Mill
Justin Pardee believes strongly in repurposing and recycling and sharing
that passion with others. Justin, a Bryant Elementary alumni, visited with the
four kindergarten classes to show them the cider press that he built on a
1944 tractor.
The lesson began in the classroom with Bryant’s Kindergarten teachers, Mrs.
McKeon, Mrs. Crandell, Ms. Skym, and Mrs. Nevadomski, teaching students
about apples. Students learned why apples float, explored the seeds in the
apples and learned how apple cider is made. Then, students ventured outside
on a crisp autumn morning to help
make cider with Justin. Justin explained to students how his tractor
was no longer usable on the farm
so he repurposed it into a cider
mill. He showed students how he
uses the tractor’s motor to power
the hydraulics for cider press. Then
Every student in the four kindergarten
Justin talked about the importance
classes put an apple into the hopper to
of recycling items on the farm. For
be mashed for cider. Mrs. McKeon is
example, he used old barn wood as
pictured with Jamie Boylan and Aiden
part of the cider press and he uses
Beckman as they get ready to drop their the apple mash to feed animals
apples into the hopper of Justin Pardee’s on the farm. The lesson concluded
72 year old McCormick Farmall tractor with everyone enjoying a fresh cup
that he converted into a cider mill.
of delicious apple cider.
Moolenaar Endorsed by Michigan,
National Right to Life Organizations
John Moolenaar announced his endorsements on Thursday, Oct. 13 by the
Michigan Right to Life PAC and National Right to Life PAC. “As a strong supporter of pro-life policies, I believe every life should be protected. I will continue to support policies aimed at protecting the sanctity of life and the unborn,”
Moolenaar said.
According to the National Ride to Life Commitee, “All voters who are concerned with right to life and with the protection of the most vulnerable members
of the human family should vote to return John Moolenaar to Congress, so that
he can continue to work to advance pro-life public policies.”
In Washington, Congressman Moolenaar has consistently supported policies
to protect the unborn, including voting for the Protecting Conscience in Health
Care Act and the No Taypayer Funding for Abortion Act, which would establish
a permanent, government-wide policy again funding abortions.
Founded in 1968, National Ride to Life, the federation of 50 state right-to-life
affiliates and more than 3,000 local chapters, is the nation’s oldest and largest
grassroots pro-life organization.
Michigan Blood Drives in Chesaning
Michigan Blood will be holding three more blood drives in Chesaning in
October. Every two seconds someone needs blood, Michigan Blood strives to
save lives.
The first drive will be Monday, Oct. 24 at Big Rock Elementary School from
1 to 6 p.m. Chesaning High School will be the location for the next to blood
drives on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 26 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Interested persons may schedule an appointment to donate blood by calling
(866) 642-5663 or by visiting miblood.org.
Democratic Monthly Meeting
The Shiawassee County Democratic Party will hold their regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The meeting will be held at the Shiawassee County
Democratic Party election headquarters, 104 N. Saginaw St., at the corner of
Main St., and M-21, directly across from the Comstock Inn in Owosso.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be discussion of “Get Out The Vote” efforts for the general election, and arrangements for
volunteers and refreshments for Election Day, Nov. 8.
Perry to Host County-wide
Veterans Day Parade
The annual Shiawassee County Veterans Day Parade will be held Friday,
Nov. 11, in Perry. All military, service organizations, municipal leaders, and
marching bands are invited to participate in the parade.
Participants should go to the ticket booth near the stadium/track to check-in and
get a number. For easy access, participants may enter the drive on Britton Rd. by
Perry Middle School. Line-up will begin at 6 to 6:30 p.m. along Keeney Street.
The parade will step-off at 7 p.m. and proceed west on Keeney St. to the Main St.
(M-52) intersection and south to Bath Rd., about a three quarter mile. A motorized cart will be available for any elected official who would like to participate
in the parade.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Perry Area Fire Department on
Main St., immediately following the parade. A luncheon will be served at the Perry VFW-AmVets Post,
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601 N. Main St., immediately following the program.
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Birthday Donations Wanted to Vernon Library
The Vernon Library at 115 E. Main St., is collecting celebration items to make
birthday bags for Loaves and Fishes, a food bank in Shiawassee County. The
library is seeking donations of cake mixes, birthday candles, birthday goody
bags, frosting, birthday cards, streamers, or other various birthday celebration
items. The donated bags will include items, for those in need, to help celebrate a
birthday in their families.
Items can be donated until Saturday, Nov. 12 by dropping them off at
the library.
VFW/AmVets Trunk or Treat and Party
Perry VFW Post 4063 and AmVets Auxiliary Post 4064 will host a Community
Trunk or Treat event, 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Anyone interested in opening their “trunk” filled with candy, is welcome to do so.
The public is also invited to an adult Halloween Party fundraiser beginning at
7:30 p.m. inside the Post. The fundraiser will feature a live band, 50/50 raffles,
and auction. Admission is a nonperishable food item or toy.
Proceeds benefit the annual “Christmas for Kids” to help children in the Perry,
Morrice, Shaftsburg area.
The Perry VFW/AmVets Post is located at 601 N. Main St., in Perry. For additional information, persons may call (517) 625-3154.
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 per
couple. Your membership must be paid into the fair office by Monday, Oct. 31 to
be eligible to vote. This year’s annual meeting will be held at the WFLA/ZCBJ
Hall in Owosso, with the social hour beginning at noon and dinner served 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.
For more information or reservations,
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ROGER SNYDER
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Since Mayor Frederick takes credit for everything done right in city hall, it’s only right to give him
credit for everything that has gone wrong. Here is how council sees Frederick and then actuality.
1. Frederick repaved streets and developed more cost-effective street repair. Our streets
are so pitiful Burton Fox is begging for street money. Is the $90,000 patchier machine that sits
idle because it can only use asphalt made 80 miles from here part of Frederick’s cost effective street program? Who
approved the purchase, were comparisons done, how is this machine setting idle better than the one that cost $30,000,
uses cheaper local asphalt and would be working.
2. The $24,000 replacement of historic oak doors by Formica doors. Did Frederick get approval from the Historic
District? The worthless doors discolored from the sun and turned milky color. I see the doors are off because they are
being replaced.
3. Carefully maintained our water. Only thing maintained is rising water prices and maintaining a higher lead
count than Flint.
4. Proactive rental inspection program. Frederick attacked the landlords because they have less community support.
The A.C.L.U., the fourth amendment, common sense and morality should have stopped forced inspections, but Frederick
used a judge to force entry by litigation and jail threats. By taking away landlords rights, industrial, and commercial soon
followed. Frederick vastly inflated the cost for permits, inspections, fines and fees. At least he was smart enough not to
show up at the landlord candidates invite to speak at the Wrought Iron Grill I spoke at. Now all homes in Owosso have
been included in their revenue scam to make money and create more government jobs on the backs of its citizens.
5. Overseen downtown development. Frederick hired an inspector that micro managed to a degree no business owners could meet his standards. Over 100 angry downtown merchants forced Frederick to get another inspector. Instead
of giving a local contractor a job at $35,000, Frederick hired an outside inspector for $140,000.
6. Did revenue grabbing Frederick think doubling downtown parking tickets was a way to get more shoppers to
Owosso? Frederick’s American Dream is Owosso’s Nightmare!
ROGER SNYDER
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Upon acceptance of the award, Watkins expressed happiness that his family
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to improve Michigan’s waterways. He also stressed the need to work with
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Friends of the Shiawassee River Lauri Elbing (shown with Allan and Dr.
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decades. She also said that one of the biggest challenges has been working
to change the perception that the Shiawassee river is not safe for swimming,
paddling, and fishing.
The Friends of the Shiawassee River has several upcoming Stream Team
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The hours were officially
established with a unanimous vote during the
Thursday, Oct. 6, Perry
City Council meeting.
Restrooms
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The restrooms at Jubilee
Park in the City of Perry
have been winterized and
are now unavailable to
the public. For additional information, persons
may contact City Hall,
phone (517) 625-6155.
Vaclav J. Kozumplik, 87,
of Lennon, passed away
Thursday, Oct. 13. A
Funeral Mass was Monday,
Audrey M. Howard, 87, for- Oct. 17 with interment at New
merly of Corunna, passed Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
away Thursday, Aug. 25.
Myrtle M. “Toby” Limbaugh,
Ethel M. Whitaker, 95, of 94, of Owosso, passed away
Owosso, passed away Friday, Friday, Oct. 14. Services were
Oct. 7. No services will be Monday, Oct. 17 with interment at Hillcrest Memorial
held at this time.
Gardens.
Mary E. Harris, 16, of
Mooretown, VT, passed Gaylene “Gloria” Banagis,
away Saturday, Oct. 8. A 78, passed away Friday, Oct.
funeral mass was Monday, 14. A memorial service will
be announced at a later date.
Oct. 17.
Death
Notices
Peter C. Szeszulski, 31, of
Hanover Park, IL, formerly
of Midland, passed away
Saturday, Oct. 8. A memorial service was Monday,
Oct. 17.
Rev. Lillian A. Downing, 91,
formerly of Sheridan, passed
away Tuesday, Oct. 11. A memorial service will be 11 a.m.,
Friday, Nov. 4 at Sheridan
First Congregational Church,
Sheridan.
Leonard W. Searles, 69, of
Henderson, passed away
Friday, Oct. 14. Services
were Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Victoria (Davis) Cleveland,
62, passed away Saturday,
Oct. 15. A memorial service
was Saturday, Oct. 22.
Frederick M. Finnen II,
63, passed away Sunday,
Oct. 16. Services were
Thursday, Oct. 20.
Eugene C. Kane, 83, of
Morrice,
passed
away
Monday, Oct. 17. Services
were Friday, Oct. 21 with
interment at Glass River
Cemetery, Morrice.
Eva R. Hertzer, 97, of
Morrice,
passed
away
Monday, Oct. 17. Services
were Friday, Oct. 21.
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U.S. Navy veteran William (Bill) Pearsall is vying for a position for Caledonia Township trustee as
a write-in candidate. Pearsall has lived in the township for 53 years and has three children. He served
25 years on the Corunna-Caledonia Fire Department
and 10 years as the Fire Marshall for the L.S.W.
Fire Department. While serving in the fire departments, Pearsall worked to raise money for Muscular
Dystrophy Association for 25 years with their “Fill
(Courtesy Photo)
the Boot” campaigns. He is involved with Ducks
Unlimited for 36 years as well as President of the
Michigan State Firemen Association in 2008 and 2009 as well as a board member for eight years. For 20 years, he served as the Secretary-Treasurer of the
Shiawassee County Firefighter Association. He was also a member of Kiwanis of
Owosso for 10 years.
Two of his children have served as captains of local fire departments.
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and football player. Jon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
1984 from the School of Printing, College of Graphic Arts and
Photography, Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester,
NY. He was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Xi Upsilon Chapter. He held offices of President, Sergeant at Arms and
Pledge Master. Brothers and Little Sisters, he will miss you all at
future reunions. Jon had a successful printing sales career for 16
years, and enjoyed working alongside the art and graphic design
communities. During that time, he had lived on both coasts and
in the Midwest. In 1997, Jon married Paula at Howes Chapel,
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. They started their married life together
in Norwood Park, Chicago, the same neighborhood that Jon’s
grandparents once lived. In 2001, Jon earned his Master of Business Administration from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. He began his new
career in Marketing, Consulting and Operations Management in
2001, thereafter welcoming daughter Audra into the world. Jon’s
Operations and General Manager roles relocated his family several times over the next nine years, and during that time Cole was
born and completed his family. Jon and family moved to Okemos
in 2011, where for five years he worked as Director of Operations
at the Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Plant in Owosso. He highlyvalued his relationships with friends and coworkers. If you were
a friend of Jon’s, you were his friend for life. He loved his wife
and children, extended family and TKE brotherhood family,
working hard in business and education, adventures including
fishing in Canada, biking, woodworking, cooking, automobiles,
music and surfing; and he always wrote thank you cards. Our
family is deeply saddened by Jon’s passing, but we rejoice that
he is no longer suffering.
He is survived by parents Jon W. Zimmer Sr., and Carole L.
Zimmer (Kleihauer) of Elmhurst, IL; wife Paula J. Zimmer
(Madden); children Audra Simone Zimmer, 14, and Cole Garrett Zimmer, 12; sister Catherine L. Myer (Zimmer), brotherin-law Jeffrey Myer, nephew Duncan Myer and niece Cassidy
Myer; uncle Thomas M. Zimmer and aunt Lydia G. Zimmer
(Goss); uncle Frederick Hopkins Kleihauer, uncle Christian
Frederick Kleihauer [deceased] and aunt Sara Kleihauer (Frizzell); grandparents [deceased] Pastor and Lacy Kleihauer and
Walter and Kay Zimmer; plus many cousins.
Paula Zimmer is establishing a college fund specifically for
the education of Audra and Cole Zimmer. Donations can be
mailed to: Jon W. Zimmer, Jr. Memorial Academic Fund, c/o
UBS Financial Services, Inc., One North Wacker Drive, 37th
Floor, Chicago, IL 60606.
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Independent Editor,
I’m not really sure where to begin when it comes
to the attack ad put out by Roger Snyder against Ben
Frederick in the race for state representative. First,
there are the blatant mistakes. Mr. Snyder states that
Mayor Frederick and council rejected redevelopment of the House of Mok site, when in reality Mayor
Frederick and myself voted for and fought very hard
on city council for that redevelopment plan, only to be
disappointed by a 4-3 vote against.
Second, he states that Mayor Frederick and the
council approved four duplexes to be sold to a battered women’s shelter. In reality, this was the zoning board of appeals who approved their plan (Mr.
Snyder was too aloof in the meeting to realize the difference), of which Mayor Frederick is not a part, nor
was he present. I do recall, however, that Mr. Snyder,
who was upset due to his failed opposing bid on this
property, stated that the project was wrong because
“abused women just get back with the man anyway.”
Finally, I find his ad contradictory. Twice in this
paid advertisement, he laments that the mayor allegedly approved projects which cost the city valuable tax revenue, however at the top of the ad the
he calls for less taxes. Which is it Mr. Snyder, more
taxes or less?
I struggle to understand why Snyder, who is
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THE 25th ANNUAL Daddy/Daughter Dance,
sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, was held
Wednesday, Oct. 19 at D’Mar Banquet and Conference Center. Hundreds of little girls brought
their dads to dance the night away.
supposed to be campaigning on what he himself
will bring to the position of state representative, is
instead buying ad space to attack Ben Frederick and
the Owosso City Council. It seems to me to simply be
a continuation of his regular negativity in the paper
over the years about all things Owosso.
In all of his public statements regarding the council
DON LUFT and his daughter, Alexandria, were
or other matters of governance, I find Mr. Snyder’s
given
special recognition during the 25th Annual
opinions not only lacking in any sort of education
Daddy/Daughter
Dance, Wednesday, Oct. 19 for
about decisions made, but also to wholly disqualify
attending
all
25
years.
Alexandria, now 25, was
him to serve in state office.
eight months old the first time they attended. The
Christopher T. Eveleth, Owosso
duo shared a special dance.
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Interested persons may preregister by calling
(810) 638-7575 during library hours. Hours are
Monday and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and
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by 2015 King Daniel Greeson.
Additionally, the Junior class won the float competition with its jackpotinspired design that had a message that read, “The Railroaders are going to
hit the jackpot when they royally flush Atherton!”
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for test driving a vehicle. Featured at the event was the new 2017 Chrysler
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Inside Track
A Model District Where Students Want To Be
Home of the Railroaders!
Science is Fun!
Robert Kerr Mural
Mrs. Debbie Custer and her grandson Alex spent
many days over the summer giving a face-lift to
the Robert Kerr mural that is located in the gymnasium. Mrs. Custer painted the mural several years
ago and volunteered her time once again to touchup the mural. Thank you Mrs. Custer and Alex for
your time and effort. The mural looks amazing!
Students in Mrs. Shankster’s 6th-grade science class at Durand Middle School
are learning about ecosystems and how biotic and abiotic components interact.
Students are discovering details about predator and prey relationships by dissecting owl pellets in class. They are using dichotomous keys to identify the origin of
the bones they find. Students can be heard saying, “Wow! This is awesome!” and
“How cool! Look at this!” Science at DMS is fun and interactive! Students are
working on their cooperative learning, problem solving, and inquiry skills!
5th Grade Social Studies
In 5th-grade social studies students are doing a
research project on a Native American tribe. The
project has the students using the internet to find
information about their tribe’s way of life in the
past. The project has a written portion as well as
making a model of their tribe’s home. The written
report and models will be presented to their classmates. The models will be on display in the media
center so everyone can see the creativity and hard
work put into these by our 5th-grade students.
Middle School Student Council
Operation Freedom
Pre-Game Performance
Third and 4th-grade students from Robert Kerr participated in the Operation Freedom pre-game festivities by singing God Bless America to a packed crowd.
Mrs. Rodgers, the music teacher, organized this wonderful activity. Thank you to all students who participated and a special thank you to Mrs. Rodgers!
DUSI Partners in Education: The engine bell is on
loan from the Durand Union
Station for the 2016-17 school
year. Check it out in the Bertha Neal Elementary office!
Superintendent News
A year ago the Durand Area Schools community passed a $6.4 million dollar bond to improve
our schools in a number of areas. Fortunately, this
fall our students and staff are benefitting from the
generosity of the community in the form of all new
technology in the buildings. For starters, our technology improvements have been in the form of new
computers in classrooms and computer labs. Next
summer, we’ll be undertaking a massive rewiring
project and replacing switches, as well as a number of wireless drops for easy internet accessibility.
Other bond related improvements are being completed and planned here in the next few months.
One challenge for the district is that bond improvements don’t all happen at once and some are
drawn out over time due to a number of factors,
namely timing the bid process in a strategic manner. While you may have noticed the sidewalk
work that was completed at the middle school, or
noticed the new technology, and even by December you’ll see the bleachers at Roundhouse Stadium have safety and security upgrades, other items
occur on an extended timetable. The timing of
the bid process is important in order to maximize
bond dollars. For us, the entire project has essentially been divided into two summers of work.
Bond work for next summer’s roofing, windows,
boilers, unit ventilators, air conditioners, technology wiring is actually taking place in the next several weeks. Our best chance at low bids will occur
on this timeline, thus maximizing bond dollars.
While this past summer’s work may not be overly
Another great year is underway at Durand Middle
School! This September we held elections for student council with each grade having the possibility
of five representatives, and the 7th-grade also having the opportunity to run for the executive board.
The students running for the executive board gave
speeches and voting took place with success.
The council has already had two meetings, and is
eager to do great things this year. Council members
have created posters for spirit week to help the student
body get excited about homecoming. Additionally,
they are getting ready to collect Box Tops as a way to
raise money for our school. The council will be a part
of many activities for the school as well as ending the
year with helping out with the talent show. It looks to
be an exciting year for our student council.
visible to the community, this coming year will be
just the opposite. You’ll see a tremendous amount
of activity in the next several months.
The district had an extremely fortunate opportunity present itself with the recent sale of Wilbur
Bills Elementary. The $50,000 district received
will now be able to be applied to district improvements. While a bit challenging to explain in a short
article, the bottom-line is that by executing a cash
sale of the property, coupled with what is now
owed on the original bond being below 5 percent,
the district was able to utilize the money from the
sale on school infrastructure. The interesting thing
about this is that for the district to legally do this,
the money needed to be spent prior to the sale of
Doyle Knight Elementary. During the bond needs
assessment, LED lighting was considered as one
area of improvement, but it did not make the final
cut for the bond. Well, over the course of the past
year we did some research into the potential benefits of switching over our middle school gymnasiums to LED lighting and received some quotes.
Once the additional $50,000 in bond money became available, the Board of Education quickly
recognized the opportunity and approved the bid
process for LED lighting in the gymnasiums. The
end result is that over Christmas break both the
middle school and high school gyms will have
new LED lighting systems installed. This is pretty
exciting because not only will there be a bit of a
“wow” factor when attending an event in the gym,
but it will also save the district around $8,000 per
year in energy costs alone.
As mentioned earlier, the cash proceeds of the
Durand Homecoming 2016
This year for Homecoming,
the Durand High School student
body went on a “Road Trip” as
their theme. Students traveled to
Honolulu, Las Vegas, Hollywood,
New Orleans, and Juneau. The
week was filled with lunch games
and dress up days in which points were earned for Spirit
Week. Congratulations to the Junior Class of 2018 for
earning the highest number of points to win the Spirit
Week plaque! Cacia Kaupp and Ryan Yenshaw were
our Freshmen representatives. Sophomores were represented by Devi Hodge and Jacob Callender. The Junior
representatives included Alexa Hensel and Robert Poust. Our Senior Homecoming court consisted of Morgan
Elder, Hanna Ford, Meredith Hurtado, Mallory Lucas,
Ryan Aldrich, Jake Will, Randy Will, and Remington
Wurtz. This year’s queen was Nikki Morrish and our
king was Tyler Runyan. Congratulations!!! The student
government would also like to congratulate the varsity
football team on their 28 to 18 win over Atherton. This
year’s Homecoming success was due to outstanding
student government members, along with many contributions from staff, community members, businesses,
parents, and administration. Thank you to everyone!
sale of Wilbur Bills needed to be spent prior to
the sale of Doyle Knight. The district worked out
an agreement with Victory Biker Church to rent
Doyle Knight to VBC for a four month period.
After the LED lighting project is complete and
the four month rental agreement is completed, the
agreement converts to a lease to own purchase
agreement. Though not ideal like a cash sale, the
lease to own option works well in that it is spread
out over 4 years and allows VBC to begin work
on Doyle Knight for their purposes and the district begins collecting on the sale of the building.
It is important to note that any and all improvements or any costs associated with the property
will be the responsibility of the Victory Biker
Church. Though there is a tremendous amount of
history surrounding both Wilbur Bills and Doyle
Knight elementary schools, executing the sale of
these buildings will not only enrich Bancroft and
Lennon, but also save the district approximately
$30,000 per year in ownership expenses.
These are exciting times for the Durand community. It will be a lot of fun to see how the improvements unfold over the course of the next several
months. Once again, on behalf of our students,
staff, and Board of Education, I want to say thank
you again to our supportive parents and community members who made these improvement for
our students possible by approving the no-mil increase bond last November.
Sincerely,
Craig McCrumb
Superintendent, Durand Area Schools
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THE SPECIAL
OLYMPICS AREA 22
was presented with a
$3,800 check from the
Shiawassee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Lodge 137 Tuesday,
Oct. 18. This year’s donation comes as a result of
the FOP Children’s Charity Golf Outing that was
held in May, and marks
the 20th consecutive year that the FOP has given to the Special Olympics.
District 22 Parent Advocate Mischelle Duranleau and her daughter, and
athlete, Tiffany Cornell-Duranleau, were on hand to receive the check from
FOP Vice President Kurt Moffitt (on left) and golf outing committee chairman Pat Finnegan. Mischelle thanked the FOP for the generous donation,
and also pointed out that the annual donations from the group makes up
a large portion of the district’s budget. The district, which includes both
Shiawassee and Saginaw counties, is completely free to join, and provides
youngsters with an opportunity to compete in most of the winter sports, as
well as basketball, bowling, swimming, golf, bocce ball, and softball, among
others. Mischelle reports that there are currently approximately 300 Shiawassee County athletes competing in District 22.
“It is just amazing that the Fraternal Order of Police continues to support
the Special Olympics,” Mischelle said following the check presentation. “It
is an essential part of our budget, and we would not be able to sustain what
we do without their help every year.”
THE SHIAWASSEE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (CAC) was the recipient of a $3,800 check
from the Shiawassee Valley Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The organization,
which is a branch of the Child Abuse Prevention
Council, serves victims of alleged abuse and works
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the proceeds from this year’s Children’s Charity Golf Outing, which was
held in May at the Willow Brook Golf Course in Byron. The group also
presented GiGi’s Banquets & Catering owner Gary Gosaynie with a plaque
for his consistent support of the FOP. Gosaynie, who retired in June, has
regularly provided the food for the golf outing, and with Gosaynie’s help, the
FOP was able to raise $7,600 from this year’s outing.
Gosaynie is known by many in the Owosso area for his Mr. Hotdog restaurant, which was located at the intersection of Dewey and Main streets.
He closed that restaurant in 1989 to focus on GiGi’s Banquets & Catering,
which he bought in 1985. FOP Vice President Kurt Moffitt (on left) and golf
outing committee chairman Pat Finnegan presented the plaque to Gosaynie,
who, despite being the evening’s special honoree, could not say enough about
the FOP and its positive influence on the county.
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A special viewing of the DVD, “Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution” will
be shown on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the First Baptist Church in Durand at 5:30 p.m.
Speaker Dr. Jake Martin had been taught the theory of evolution throughout
his education and he began teaching this same theory as a professor at Baylor
University. Soon he was challenged by some students to examine the underlying
premises of the evolution theory. For five years, he struggled with his belief. The
lack of scientific evidence for evolution made him change and accept the Biblical
account of creation.
Dr. Martin has produced three DVD’s showing the uniqueness of various
creatures that show they could not have happened through evolution. The event
is free of charge and open to the public. The church is located at 804 W. Main
St., in Durand.
Candidates Sought for 2017
Railroad Days Royalty
Applications are now available for young ladies who are interested in representing Durand as Miss Railroad Days 2017 Queen and Attendant, and the requirements have changed. Candidates must be between the ages of 15-20, currently
attending or have attended Durand Area High School, or have a Durand mailing address. Professional press release photos will be taken courtesy of A&R
Portraits of Durand. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 18. Scholarships in
the amount of $500 for the Queen and $350 for her Attendant will be awarded to
the ladies at the end of their reign. Each candidate will secure a business sponsor, who will provide the $50 entry fee. Candidates will submit a written summary with their application telling the committee why they feel they would be
a good choice to represent Durand as Miss Railroad Days 2017. They will also
be interviewed as part of the selection process prior to the crowning ceremony
for Railroad Days 2017. Ladies will be judged on their application entry essay,
interview, answers to questions, poise, presentation, confidence, personality, and
clarity of speech. Candidates will present themselves in business casual attire for
the interview and in formal wear for the crowning ceremony.
The Durand Railroad Days Royalty Committee is also accepting applications
for its annual Princess Contest, sponsored by the Durand Lioness Club, and
Prince Contest, sponsored by Conrad’s Towing of Durand. The contest is for
girls and boys, ages seven to 10 years old, who attend Durand Area Schools or
have a Durand mailing address. Applicants must secure a sponsor to provide the
$50 entry fee and to allow the candidate to place a canister in their business for
the two weeks of voting. Each cent collected in a contestant’s canisters will equal
one vote. Winners will be determined by the most votes received and will be
announced in coordination with the Miss Railroad Days Crowning Ceremony.
Contestants will be photographed courtesy of A&R Portraits.
Applications for Queen, Princess, and Prince are available online at
www.durandrailroaddays.com. Additional details for Miss Railroad Days 2017
are available with applications. Questions regarding the Queen contest may be
directed to Jennifer Lindner at (734) 652-9343, or by email, durandrailroaddaysroyalty@gmail.com. Questions for the Princess may be directed to Lioness
Martha Owens at (810) 923-3308 or Amy Lake at (989) 666-7227, and for the
Prince to Jennifer Lindner at (734) 652-9343. Applications must be postmarked
no later than the November 18 deadline.
The crowning ceremony for the 2017 Queen, Attendant, Princess, and Prince
will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10 in the grand ballroom of Durand Union
Station—Michigan Railroad History Museum, 200 Railroad St. in Durand.
Railroad Days Royalty will represent the 42nd-annual Railroad Days Festival
held on May 18, 19, 20, and 21, the weekend after Mother’s Day.
Letters to the Editor
Independent Editor,
I support Kay Nickols for Woodhull Township Supervisor. I have lived next
door to her for over 20 years and have seen the listening and questioning and
leadership skills that our township needs. She listens to people and asks questions so that she understands what point of view or concerns they are expressing.
Kay’s leadership skills and her ability to work with a diverse group of adults is
needed at this time.
We need to solve problems not take sides and she has the skills to help us focus
on problem solving. Kay also has the time, energy, and interest in getting our
Township going in their five-year plan and be an active liaison between all of the
residents of the Township and the County Departments. Kay believes it is time to
get things on a positive path for the entire Township.
Joyce Putnam, Laingsburg
Independent Editor,
This is an open letter to the thief or thieves who stole my Hillary Clinton
yard sign last night. First of all, thank you for not stealing my Debra Wirth for
Congress sign as well. A Clinton sign is easily replaced, but a Debra Wirth sign
is difficult to come by. A Clinton sign can be obtained from the Shiawassee
County Democratic Headquarters, located at 104 N. Saginaw St., in Owosso. The
headquarters is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Secondly, I should warn any sign thief that from now on I will display the signs
during daylight hours only. If you steal from me again, you must do so in broad
daylight and risk being seen by me, or by my neighbors.
And finally, have no fear that I will retaliate by
stealing Trump signs, even though I might wish to do
so. I am following the advice of First Lady Michelle
Obama who said, “When they go low, we go high.”
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QUEEN FOR A DAY during the 2016 PerryFest
festivities was Debbie Neal-Chaput, a 33 year resident of Perry. She works very long hours as Director of Food Service and Director of Grounds and BROWNIE TROOP 30567, of Perry, won the “Most Creative Use of Theme”
trophy during the 2016 PerryFest Parade. With excitement, the young girls
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enjoyed being part of the PerryFest Silent Auction
for about 10 years.
She helped initiate a former Library Friends
Upcoming Events at
Group at the Bentley Memorial Library in PerBurns Grange
ry and served as President and Board Member
of the local library before it became part of the
A Chicken Dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6
Community District Library. Despite her busy at the Burns Grange, 6630 Cole Rd., in Bancroft and
work days, Neal-Chaput still makes time for will include baked chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits
family and friends and enjoys traveling to their and gravy, corn, rolls, coleslaw, pickles, dessert, and
home in the Upper Peninsula as well as various beverage. Cost is $8 for adults, children 5 to 12 are
types of crafting.
$3, children ages 4 and under are free.
During her PerryFest reign, she was presentBurns Grange will host a bake sale on Friday,
ed with several opportunities to be pampered Nov. 11 at Riverside Market in Durand. Items for sale
including a shopping
include lots of homemade
spree for new clothes, a
items at reasonable prices.
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The purpose of this meeting is to: 1) discuss the status of litigation with legal
The annual Queen counsel and take appropriate action; 2) receive a progress report from Spicer
regarding the design of improvements and take appropriate action; 3)
for a Day competition Group
receive a financial report from Genesee County regarding the status of unpaid
is made possible with invoices; and 4) any other business that may come before the Board.
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Shiawassee, State of Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 7th day of November 2016, at
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LEGAL NOTICE
Case No. 15-7815-CH
CIRCUIT COURT SALE
In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Shiawassee, State of Michigan,
made and entered on the 26th day of
August, A.D., 2016 in a certain cause
therein pending, wherein Nationstar
Mortgage LLC, a limited liability
company was the Plaintiff and Jeremy
J. Johnson, an individual, Theresa
L. Johnson, an individual, Darren S.
Miller, an individual, Shari L. Miller,
an individual, and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a corporation were the Defendants. NOTICE
IS HEREBY GIVEN that I shall sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, at public vendue, at the Shiawassee County Circuit Court (that being
the place of holding the Circuit Court
for said County), on the 30th day of
November, A.D., 2016 at 10:00 a.m.,
Eastern Standard Time, the following
described property, All certain piece
or parcel of land situated in the City
of Laingsburg, County of Shiawassee and State of Michigan, described
as follows: Lots 10 and 11, Block 1,
of the Plat of the Village (now City)
of Laingsburg, Shiawassee County,
Michigan, according to the recorded
Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2,
Page 638 of Deeds, Shiawassee County Records. Commonly known as: 224
S Laing Street, Laingsburg, Michigan
48848 This property may be redeemed
during the six (6) months following
the sale. Dated: 10/16/2016 Christie
Duffield, Deputy Sheriff, Potestivo &
Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff By: Mary Atallah (P75273) 251
Diversion Street Rochester, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 853-4400 Our File # 1393720 (10-16)(11-27)
The next meeting is scheduled for December 7, 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.
Questions may be directed to the Community Development Department,
201 N. Shiawassee St., 3rd Floor, Corunna, MI during the hours of 8:00
A.M. – Noon and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday.
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHIAWASSEE TOWNSHIP
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the
November 8, 2016 election has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
October 25, 2016, at the Shiawassee Township Hall, located at 625 Grand
River Rd. Bancroft, Michigan.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the program
and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election, counts
the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
Respectfully Submitted
Lisa E. Fall
Shiawassee Township Clerk
7:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time, in the Council Chambers of Durand City Hall, 215 W. Clinton
Street, Durand, Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a Local Development
Finance Authority and designating the boundaries of the authority district in which the Local
Development Finance Authority will exercise its powers, pursuant to Act 281 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1986, as amended.
PROPOSED BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of the proposed district within which the Local Development Finance
Authority shall exercise its powers are as follows:
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VILLAGE OF GAINES
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES –SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Council Members Present: President Sam Stiff, Barb Ferris, Carol
Erickson, Diane Nowak, Sherry Lange & Kathy Volkening. Also Present:
Clerk Sharon Wright. Absent: James Savage
The following actions were taken:
1) Approval of minutes of September 14, 2016 Regular Council Meeting &
September 14, 2016 ZBA Meeting.
2) Approval to pay the bills.
3) Approval of Craig’s List ad for part time DPW worker.
4) Approval of Resolution 2016-04 updating Title VI representative.
5) Approval to authorize Owosso Safe & Lock to change lock on Village
Hall.
6) Tabled discussion of three new door seals on Fire Hall to obtain
estimates.
7) Scheduled a CDBG Public Hearing for 6:45 on Wednesday, November
9, 2016.
8) Tabled action on raises for DPW employees.
9) Set Village Trick-or-Treating hours at 6-8 pm, Monday, October 31, 2016
10) Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
A full copy of the above minutes can be viewed at the Village of Gaines
office, 113 Genesee Street, Gaines, MI or by calling 989-271-8386.
Recording Secretary, Sharon Wright
President, Samuel Stiff
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At the public hearing, all residents, taxpayers, property owners from a taxing jurisdiction in
which the proposed district is located or an official from a taxing jurisdiction with millage that would
be subject to capture desiring to address the City Commission shall be afforded an opportunity to be
heard in regard to the establishment of the Local Development Finance Authority and the boundaries
of the proposed authority district.
FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the City Clerk, 215 W. Clinton Street,
Durand, Michigan 48429 or at (989) 288-3113.
This notice is given by order of the City Council of the City of Durand, State of Michigan,
pursuant to Section 4 of Act 281 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1986, as amended.
Lisa R. David
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asphalt-concrete-limestone-natural stone. Also
nutrient rich black dirt.
Free On-Site Estimates
Quality work Low Prices
Call Tim at:
989-627-3638
125
Trees / Stump Service
DRIMBY’S TREE
SERVICES: 989-666-3620,
Corunna. Tree & stump
removal, Lot and Fence
Row Clearing. I have a
65ft. bucket truck. Insured.
Call for free estimates.
Over 40yrs experience.
10% discount for Senior
Citizens when mentioning
this ad.
WEINERT’S TREE
SERVICE
Insured. 989-729-TREE
(8733)
145
Deer Processing
BINKLEY DEER
PROCESSING
Walk-in Cooler
All meat is vacuum sealed.
Jerky-Sausages-Pepper
Sticks & Much More
517-625-8211.
DEER PROCESSING
989-634-5115
$65-Regular Cut.
Other cuts available.
Many Sausage Options.
3450 E. Britton Rd.,
Bancroft
165
Misc. Services
………………………………
BAT REMOVAL
FREE Estimates!
Over 30 years experience.
Call Today!
*Major credit cards accepted*
989-413-7350
………………………………
CONCRETE WORK
· Stamped & Colored
· Garage Floors
· Barn Floors
· Driveways
· Sidewalks
· Patios
› Gravel Driveways
› Small Demolitions
› Post Holes
Need More Info?
Visit
www.hozakconcrete.com
or
Call Larry Hozak
989-743-4457
FREE ESTIMATES
“Integrity Does Matter”
165
Misc. Services
BLUE SPRUCE TREES
30”-36” planted in your
yard for $15.00/ea. While
supplies last!
517-719-5905
170
Help Wanted
CDL-A, OTR TRUCK
driver, singles & teams,
1yr exp, 2013-2016 tractors, no East Coast, no
touch freight, for more info
call 989-743-3898 or
800-336-2458
CLASSIFIED ADS ARE
effective and easy.
$16.50 for the first 14
words and 20 cents/word
for each additional word.
Call the Independent
Newsgroup to place your
classified ad today!
989-723-1118,
classifieds@owossoindependent.com
DRIVERS WANTED
CLASS A Regional & OTR
Percentage based pay.
Contact Jay @
253-561-1544
HELP WANTED
LANDSCAPING, lawn
mowing, snow plowing.
Retirees welcome. Must
have valid MI drivers
license. Owosso Area.
810-577-0420
JOB OPPORTUNITY
WITH THE
CITY OF OWOSSO
LABORER. Immediate
opening at the City of
Owosso Wastewater
Treatment Plant, job
requires a high school
diploma and a State of
Michigan Driver’s license
with a CDL certification
group B with air brakes and
N-Tank Vehicle endorsement (or ability to attain
within 6 months). Position
is Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm,
for updates
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unscheduled
overtime
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on
Facebook
as needed. Performs a vaThe
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riety of unskilled and
Newsgroup
semi-skilled
work tasks related to the maintenance of
a municipal wastewater
collection and treatment
system. Starting pay
$15.58/hour. Applications
must be returned to the HR
Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October
Friend28.
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man-Resources#Jobs. Applications may be submitted by fax 989-725-0526;
email to:
jessica.unangst@ci.owoss
o.mi.us; or mail to: City of
Owosso, Human
Resources, 301 W. Main
St.,
Owosso,
MI 48867.
The
Independent
The City of Owosso is an
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Employer.
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Help Wanted
ASSISTANT MANGER:
J&S Firestone is now
interviewing for a motivated
person to fill a full or part
time position. Automotive
or tire background is
preferred. A valid drivers
license is required. Apply
at 114 E. Exchange St.,
Owosso or send resume to
jstire1@gmail.com. No
phone calls please.
NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
for full/part time team
players. Must be 18 yrs or
older, must have valid
drivers license, must have
dependable transportation.
Outdoor work all 4
seasons. Sent resume &
3 references to:
Ferrall’s Tree
11754 S. Allen Rd,
Bannister, MI 48807
or call 989-862-4453.
NOW HIRING
MACHINE op.
$9-10.55/hr; 40hrs/wk
1st/2nd shifts
Fowlerville/Howell
Call:517-552-0336
esspers@ameritech.net
PERRY PUBLIC
SCHOOLS is looking for
both regular (daily) bus
drivers and sub bus
drivers. Extra trips available. CDL with certifications preferred, but not
required. Employer covers
cost of DOT physical,
license renewals, and
CDL training if needed.
Please contact Nate @
517-625-3107.
SEEKING: FINANCIAL
REPRESENTATIVE
Looking for a motivated
individual with a record of
achievement. Needs to be
able to work with the public
independently and
diligently. Excellent verbal
and written communication
skills. Performance based
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for one FULL-TIME or
PART-TIME
representative.
*Outside Sales
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*Advertising/Ad Sales
Please submit a resume
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Help Wanted
320
Automobiles
LLC
NOW HIRING
TRUCK DRIVER
Regional, Michigan driving
or CLASS A OTR
CALL 517-675-5847 or
517-881-1544
Apply online
www.transfleet.com
THE INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPER
Group is seeking reliable
newspaper carriers in
Shiawassee County.
Interested individuals
please call
989-541-1251 ext #1.
THE INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPERS are
them thank you and
the Independent!
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For Sale
5 YR OLD Kenmore
washer. Excellent condition. 989-413-2079
DUROMAX 8000
GENERATOR, 20 hrs use,
$750. Maytag 5 burner gas
stove $125. Kenmore dishwasher, $95. 5gal gas cans
$10 each. 4 225/50 R16
tires on 3 rims, $20 each.
989-666-4276
FOR SALE
2001 Blue Bird
chipper/lawn vacuum
(clam shell shaped) $800.
517-675-5296
RICHARSON BROTHERS
DINETTE set. In mint
condition. 989-725-0175
STEEL
STAND, ®
ShareTREE
our Facebook
approximately
15ft.
high,
Page with your
$90.
Cross and
bow,family!
$135.
friends
419-690-9170
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Farm Equip.
245
STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR
SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255.
255
Lawn/Garden
CLEAN, RICH, BLACK dirt
ready to be delivered to
you for your lawn/garden.
989-627-3638
270
Livestock
FOR SALE
BLACK Angus feeder
cattle. 989-634-5407
305
Musical Instruments
NAPIER MUSIC:
New and used string
instruments and accessories.
LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc.
8315 S. M-52, Owosso.
517-625-4954.
24hr. Light & Heavy
Towing
Ditch Recoveries
$50 Local Towing
* Tire Changes
* Motorcycle towing
* Jump Starts
* Vehicle unlocks
* Buy/tow junk cars
* Long distance towing
* Flatbed available
989-743-5768
CASH FOR JUNKERS
Crashed-running or not!
Up to $1,000!!!
989-666-6365.
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
2-BEDROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NORTH
END of Owosso.
No Smoking.
$675 plus deposit.
517-927-4590.
2-BEDROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NORTH
END of Owosso.
No Smoking.
$675 plus deposit.
517-927-4590.
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
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
REASONABLE RENTAL
RATES for Showers,
Birthday's, Graduation,
Wedding Receptions and
more contact
Durand Senior Center
989-288-4122
Owosso Senior Center
989-723-8875
Morrice Senior Center
517-625-4270
395
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Rentals
OWOSSO: NICE 1
possible, 2 bedroom
upstairs apartment. Fresh
paint, new insulation.
$475/mo + heat.
No Dogs. 989-721-7675.
SYCAMORE HOUSE
Immediate Occupancy
1 & 2 Bedrooms. 55 years
and older. Rent starts at
$584.Income restrictions
may apply.
Move-in special just $99!
Central air, Washer/dryer
hook-up, Computer room,
library room, community
facilities all in beautiful,
historic Durand!
100 W. Sycamore St.
Call (989)288-2358.
THE INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPERS are
them thank you and
the Independent!
460
Homes For Sale
312 W WILLIAMS,
Corunna
1Bd 1Bth house,
Onsite Laundry, Nice Yard
$550+$550 deposit, No
Pets No Smoking
810-853-3898
470
Manufactured Homes
TIRED OF YOUR
APARTMENT?
Northwoods Community
has two homes for sale in a
country setting that’s close
to town! Choose a beautiful
NEW home or a tastefully
refurbished one with full
drywall, each with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Private
and quiet - unlike your
apartment. OWN for
$39,900 or less.
Northwoods now owned
by Constine
Communities. Call today!
(989) 723-6913. EHO
WOODS & FIELDS #340:
1,643 sq. ft. of luxury,
10’x26’covered deck, 1.5
car garage, 3-bedrooms,
2-baths, new flooring,
formal dining room, full
appliances, a/c. Stunning!
989-729-9644
www.owossohomes.net
EHO
WOODS & FIELDS #511 :
1,200 sq. ft. 3-bedroom
2-bath home with island
kitchen, full appliances,
new carpet & vinyl flooring,
a/c, deck & shed for just
$19,900.00. Call Randy!
989-729-9644
www.owossohomes.net
EHO
495
Farm Property
FARMLAND WANTED TO
buy or rent. Cash rent paid
upfront, shares or flexible
lease. 989-666-7869
GRAFF OF DURAND presented AYSO Region 814 with a check for $1,000 Saturday,
Oct. 14, as the two groups kicked off the collaborative Chevy Youth Soccer Test Drive Fundraiser. AYSO and Graff have partnered through
the Chevy Youth Soccer Program, which will
provide AYSO with new equipment, instructional opportunities, as well as monetary support. Graff will provide $25 to AYSO on behalf
of each customer that visits the dealership and
takes a test-drive in any one of the new Chevrolet vehicles in stock. The test drive program
will run through Nov. 30, and persons are asked
to mention that they are looking to support Region 814 AYSO soccer through the Chevy Youth
Soccer test-drive fundraiser program.
Graff General Manager Chip Watt (holding
check) and sales rep. Brad Benn were on hand
to present the check to AYSO Region 814 President Chris Weaver (directly right of check), and
AYSO board members and coaches gathered
with players to kick off the event, with each
league player receiving complementary shirts
and other gifts. Shown in the picture are (from
left) coach Chuck Peters and board member
Shannon Fryer; Benn, Watt, and Weaver;
board members Sarah Strickland, Kristy Wagner, Jeanette Prestonise, and Connie Johnston;
coach Aaron Demo, board member Joann Taljonick, and coach Nick Taylor.
SCHULTZ CENTRAL PHARMACY, 126 W. Broad St.,
in Chesaning, celebrated a grand re-opening Saturday,
Oct. 15. The Chesaning Chamber of Commerce conducted
a ribbon cutting ceremony for the event. Holding the scissors is owner Mike Salquist and at the far right is other
owner, Dave Larner.
(Independent Photo/Melissa Shepard)
Grand Re-Opening for
Schultz Central Pharmacy
Schultz Central Pharmacy, formerly Schultz Pharmacy in
Chesaning, held a grand re-opening celebration on Saturday,
Oct. 15. The 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. celebration included food, prize
give-a-ways, and children’s activities.
Owners Mike Salquist and Dave Larner, who also own the
Central Pharmacy locations in Owosso, Perry, and Laingsburg, bought the business from long-time owners Jack and
Sally Schultz. “We decided to keep the Schultz name. We
wanted to remain a part of the community that the Schultz
family started. They have been here in Chesaning for about
100 years,” said Mike Salquist.
BANCROFT’S WINDMILL POINT is now
open for business after the store closed, for a short
remodeling time, at the beginning of September.
New underground gas tanks as well as pumps are
now available for those traveling along I-69 as well
as through the town on Lansing Road.
Inside, the store has doubled in size and includes a Beer Cave cooler. Hunt’s Brother Pizza is
scheduled to open sometime this week, according
to owner’s Matt and Sandy Blight.
(Courtesy Photo)
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.
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