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Volume 31 - Number 80
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SHIAWASSEE County Prosecutor
Deana Finnegan (standing) gives
her closing argument July 1 before
requesting District Court Judge
Terrance Dignan bind over to Circuit Court Joshua Zachary James,
22, of Woodhull Township for trial.
James (seated center) was arrested
in the shooting death of his grandwww
father, Marlin James, 82, at 7800
Braden Road, Haslett in Shiawassee
County. Joshua “Zach” James was
living at his grandfather’s home at
the time of the murder.
Seated right is James’ defense attorney Matthew S. McKone of
Flushing. Partially visible (seated
left) is assisting defense attorney
Scott J. Gould of Owosso.
“The evidence is overwhelming for
probable cause,” Dignan said before
he recapped the evidence presented
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at the hearing.
James was bound over on a $3
million cash/surety bond on Count
One/Open Premeditated Murder
and Count Two/Felony Firearm.
Two other counts were waived for
the probable cause hearing.
Circuit Court arraignment then took place in
the District Courtroom. A Pre-trial conference in
Circuit Court is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 10.
Joshua L. James, the father of “Zach” James
was called to the stand by Finnegan to recount
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what happened when he met his older brother,
Steve James of Haslett, at their father’s house and
finding the body of their father in the garage.
Emergency services were notified including
the MSP Detective Bureau, Flint. D/Sgt. Brad
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Ross was the first on the scene and led the investigation assisted by D/Sgt. Joe VanderMeulen assisting. MSP Detective Sergeant Medical
Examiner Investigator Mark Pendergraff was
also called to the scene as was MSP Sgt. Jeff
Amley a forensic specialist who led the crime
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scene
investigation.
Amley described how he recovered evidence
including a 30/30 lever-action rifle that was later determined to be the murder weapon.
HONORED – Vernon Township Assistant Fire Chief Bill Hart was honored
by the Michigan State Firefighters Association with their Community Service Award during the group’s annual conference in Alpena on June 28.
The prestigious award is handed out only one time every year, and the
pool of candidates comes from all across the state. Hart has served with
the Vernon Township Fire Department since it began in 1989.
(Courtesy Photo)
Defense Attorney Matthew S. McKone was
assisted by attorney Scott J. Gould of Owosso in Zach’s defense. A not guilty plea was
entered. McKone questioned investigators
whether heroin usage could have contributed
to the shooting.
If James is found guilty, the premeditated
murder charge carries with it a sentence of life
in prison without possibility of parole.
(Independent Photo/HELEN A. GRANGER)
JUMP STREET Swing Band will be on stage at the Don & Metta Mitchell Performing Arts Center (Amphitheater) in downtown Owosso at
7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, for the SummerFest Concert Series. Persons
attending only need to take along a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The
hat is passed during intermission.
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with the Central Michigan
University (CMU) College
of Medicine.
The educational affiliation is a landmark development in the growth of
both Central Michigan
University’s
College
of Medicine and the
Memorial Healthcare network of hospital and clinics providing quality medical services and care.
The first class of students at the CMU College
of Medicine began their
studies in 2013. The college actively seeks out
THE FIRST MEETING – The Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat Board of well-qualified
students
Directors held their first board meeting May 21 in Shiawassee County as a who are committed to
combined affiliate at the Habitat ReStore, 1494 N. M-52, north of Owosso. practicing in Michigan, esDuring the meeting, fourteen local families were approved for critical pecially those committed
home repair or painting assistance this summer. Partner families are still to pursuing careers in the
sought throughout Shiawassee County for housing assistance and are in- primary care specialties,
vited to call (989) 720-1494 or visit the ReStore, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays Family Practice, Internal
through Saturday.
Medicine, Pediatrics and
(Courtesy Photo) Women’s Health. More
than 80 percent of the
students enrolled at the
CMU College of Medicine are Michigan residents.
“Starting in July, several of CMU’s third-year medical students will begin to utilize the Memorial staff
and facilities, as well as those of several physicians
in private practice, in fulfilling their Comprehensive
Community Clerkship,” said Dr. Michael Schmidt,
CMU’s Regional Assistant Clerkship Director. “This
phase of the student physician’s clinical education
comes after completing two years of rigorous classroom work in which all aspects of human medicine
are taught along with learning the basic clinical skills
needed to accurately obtain a patient’s medical history, perform a physical examination and undertake
diagnostic decision-making.”
The third and fourth years of medical school involve the further development of patient care skills.
DR. MICHAEL Schmidt has been named CMU’s These are taught to the student physician by other
Regional Assistant Clerkship Director.
doctors and providers under direct supervision. The
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Comprehensive Community Clerkship requires the
student to move into the host community and begin
emorial ealthcare
the process of becoming a physician by immersing
ollege of
edicine themselves in the community and the physician’s
practice for six months. In this manner, the student
ffer lerkships to
physician begins to expand on the knowledge and
skills learned in the classroom and gains an underedical tudents
standing of the complex relationship between the
Memorial Healthcare recently announced the formal health of an individual and where and how that peraffiliation of Memorial Healthcare’s hospital and clinics son lives, works and plays.
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care practices, as well as some specialty care. “The
process is not mandatory for either medical staff
members of patients,” says Dr. Schmidt. “Patients
can become teachers and assume the most valuable
role in educating the next generation of doctors.
Nevertheless, the decision to allow a medical student
to take part in one’s care will always be left to the patient to decide. If a patient says, ‘no,’ then the student
will not be taking part in their care. Obviously, we
hope patients will enthusiastically say ‘yes!’”
Memorial welcomes this development and recognizes this as a win-win for the medical school, the community, and the hospital. According to Brian Long,
FACHE, president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare,
“Having these medical students in the community
is great for our clinical staff, reinforcing the need to
stay up-to-date and progressive as these students begin to find their way in the world of modern health
care. Teaching is a great way to learn. In addition,
having the students here at Memorial, a top-notch facility, is a great way to show these young doctors just
what this fine community, this great hospital, and this
outstanding medical staff has to offer as a potential
future home.”
“The staff and administration hope the community
will embrace this tremendous opportunity for growth
and service to the education of future physicians.
Please join us in welcoming these fine students to our
community,” adds Long.
Repubs Meeting
The Shiawassee County GOP executive committee
will meet at 7 p.m. July 9 at Great Start Shiawassee,
114 W. North Street in Owosso. Persons should park
and enter in the back of building. The meeting room
is downstairs. Members are encouraged to attend.
The public is welcome.
Owosso. Persons should use
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July 14. Symons was arJames Demis Jr., CPA, will raigned May 15 on assault with strangulation and kidreturn for additional infornapping charges. His cash/surety bond is $500,000
mation on the IRS regulation regarding the deduct- and has been held in the Shiawassee County Jail.
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and/or improvements of your
rental(s),” it was noted. A
door prize will follow.
This meeting is open to all
association members, those
The Community District Library will host the MSU
wishing to join, or a one-time
$10 meeting attendance cost. Extension Eat Healthy-Be Active program for adults
For more information, persons during two five-week sessions. Classes will be one hour
may call (989) 723-1183.
each week at the Perry Branch, phone (517) 625-3166
Healthy Eating,
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be visiting the Owosso
branch of the Shiawassee
District Library at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 9. This is a
two-hour program teaching
how to face paint and do glitter tattoos. This program is
aimed at children 8 and up.
NO Wendy’s Gospel Sing
due to Wendy’s being remodeled in the summer. Next
one 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the
newly remodeled Wendy’s,
Shiawassee (M-52) at Main
(M-21), Owosso.
BULEMORE Bash-Out
Cancer Fundraiser with traditional UP Pasties for sale:
$5 for one or three for $12.
Pre-order for pick-up or
delivery to Ruth Crawford
at (989) 743-5221, or Gary
Bulemore at (989) 666-1764.
All proceeds go to American
Cancer Society.
BLOOD DRIVE by the
American Red Cross at
Laingsburg, 1 to 6:45 p.m.
July 20 at St. Isidore Catholic
Church, 310 Crum Street.
beginning at 6 p.m. July 8 and also beginning 6 p.m.
July 9 at the Corunna/Caledonia Branch, phone (989)
743-4800. Pre-registration is required.
Participants will learn to make healthy eating a part
of an active lifestyle. For more information, persons
may call Candy at the MSU-Shiawassee Extension
office, (989) 743-2252.
Embezzlement Update
Former Shiawassee County
Administrator Thomas J.
“TJ” Clark is scheduled for
a 1:15 p.m. Sept. 28 settlement conference/hearing before Circuit Court
Judge Matt Stewart in
Corunna. Depending on
the outcome of that hearing Clark is scheduled
for an 8 a.m. Oct. 6 trial
on multiple charges of
embezzlement by a public official.
At the Morrice
Senior Center
The calendar for the Morrice Senior Center
of the Shiawassee Council on Aging includes:
noon Wednesday, July
8, a senior potluck;
Monday, July 13, for the
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Thomas Hoffman, 64, of
Owosso, passed away Friday,
June 26.
Death
Notices
Anita Rohac Waltz, 93, of
Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 18. A memorial service was Saturday,
June 27.
Betty Marie Larner, 90,
of Flushing, passed away
Saturday, June 27. Services
were Tuesday, June 30 with
interment at Flint Memorial
Park.
Vickie
Ruth
(Mowen)
(Mathis) Tomac, 67, of
Hubert, NC, formerly of
Gladwin,
passed
away
Monday, June 22. Services
were Friday, June 26.
Blaine C. Lentz, 90, of St.
Johns, formerly of Elsie,
passed
away
Saturday,
June 27. Services were
Thursday, July 2 with interment at Mt. Rest Cemetery.
David S. Hasyn, 88, of
Lennon,
passed
away
Tuesday, June 23. Services
were Friday, June 26.
James Lee Strickland, 63,
of Durand, passed away
Saturday, June 27. Services
were Friday, July 3 with interment at Lovejoy Cemetery.
Ruby Pearl Dahlquist, 86,
of Sebastian Flor., formerly
of Owosso, passed away
Tuesday, June 23. A memorial service was Sunday,
June 28.
Agnes Gross, 92, of
Chesaning, passed away
Wednesday, June 24. A
Mass of Christian burial was
Tuesday, June 30.
Floyd H. Koerner, 100,
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 25. Services
were Saturday, June 27
with interment at Hillcrest
Memorial Gardens.
Charles David Goad, 57, of
Flint, formerly of Corunna,
passed away Thursday,
June 25. There will be no
services at this time.
Ronald L. Sylvester, 79,
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 25. A Mass
of Christian burial was
Tuesday, June 30.
Billie Gene Moore, 75,
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 25. Services
were Monday, June 29.
Clare H. Jones, 94, of
Bradenton, Flor., formerly
of Henderson, passed away
Thursday, June 25. Services
will be announced at a
later date.
John Martin Pancheck, 67, of
Durand, passed away Friday,
June 26. A Mass of Christian
burial was Tuesday, June 30
with interment at Greenwood
Cemetery.
Carol Ann Bocek, 75, of
Owosso, passed away Sunday,
June 28. A Mass of Christian
burial was Thursday, July 2
with interment at St. Paul’s
Cemetery.
James L. Strickland, 63, of
Durand, passed away Sunday,
June 28. Services were
Friday, July 3 with interment
at Lovejoy Cemetery.
Robert E. Athey, 65, of
Owosso,
passed
away
Sunday, June 28. Services
were Friday, July 3.
Christine Elise Kieffer, 78,
of Durand, passed away
Monday, June 29.
Donna Jean Hebekeuser, 87,
of Chesaning/St. Charles,
passed
away
Monday,
June 29. Services were
Wednesday, July 1 with interment at Flint Memorial Park.
Esperanza Vinson, 79, of
Corunna,
passed
away
Monday, June 29. Services
were Thursday, July 2
with interment at Hillcrest
Memorial Gardens.
A Message from the DNR
The DNR urges caution when using fireworks as
well as enjoying campfires over the holiday weekend. Warm weather and family gatherings can make
the Fourth of July a fun time with great memories.
But before you celebrate, the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources is asking residents and visitors
to make sure they understand the importance of fireworks and campfire safety.
“With folks filling state parks, campgrounds and
backyards to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s vital
that precautions are taken prior to lighting campfires
and setting off fireworks,” said Dan Laux, DNR fire
prevention specialist. “You can have fun while celebrating with friends and family, even if you’re being
safe and making sure your property and our natural
resources are protected. The best way to avoid the
risk of starting a wildfire this holiday weekend is to
attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting to the professionals.”
The National Fire Protection Association estimates
that local fire departments respond to an average of
19,700 fires caused by fireworks each year. For those
planning to use fireworks, the DNR suggests keeping these safety tips in mind: *Sparklers can reach
1,800 degrees Fahrenheit — hot enough to melt gold.
Always place sparklers in a bucket of water when
they have gone out; when thrown on the ground, they
can cause grass fires.
*Point fireworks away from homes and keep them
away from brush, grass and leaves. *Chinese lanterns can stay airborne for 20 minutes and reach
heights up to 1 mile high before coming down in
unplanned locations. The open flame has the potential to start fires.
*Soak all fireworks in water before throwing them
in the trash.
Laux said that in addition to fireworks safety, people should keep the following things in mind when
enjoying their campfires: *Use fire rings in nonflammable areas when
possible. *Never leave
a campfire unattended.
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and shovel nearby. *Place
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For more fire prevention information and safety tips,
visit www.michigan.gov/preventwildfires.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is
committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and
cultural resources for current and future generations.
For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Nancy Kimmerer
Age 71, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Hudson Township,
Charlevoix County. She was born in Owosso on September 18,
1943 to John and Dorthula (Garland) Slingerland.
In the 1960’s Nancy became the mother of three sons, Brian,
John & Nicholas. In 1985 Nancy met and fell in love with Donald Kimmerer. They married February 14, 1986. Don’s children
Mary, Paula, Carla, Karl, Neal and Carrie added six more to
the new family.
In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her
son John; stepdaughter, Paula; father- and mother-in-law, Perry
and Irene Kimmerer; brother- and sister-in-law, Virgil and Darlene and aunt Trudy Siscol.
She is survived by her husband, Don; children, Brian (Jackie),
Nicholas (Pam), Carla (Bill), Karl (Kathy), Neal (Patti), Carrie (Steve); 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings,
Linda Wright, Rex Slingerland, Joell Austin, Mary Jane Tingay,
sisters-in-law, Ona Stanley and Diane; Aunts and Uncle, Donna Stampfly, Wanda Stewart, June Robinson and Tom Slingerland; and special longtime friends Judy, Linda, Martha, Carla
and Kim.
Arrangements were entrusted to Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. Please share memories and condolences
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Age 79, of the Corunna area,
passed away Monday, June 29,
2015 peacefully in her sleep.
Funeral services were held
July 2, 2015 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Chapel, Owosso.
Interment was at Hillcrest Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Esperanza was born on June 21,
1936 to Victor Cortez Reyna and
Pauline Reyes Reyna in San Antonio, TX. She attended school
through the 7th grade.
She married Leo John Robert
Vinson on June 8, 1957 in Flint.
She resided most of her live in Corunna where she was employed at Pleasant View. Esperanza was Catholic.
She is survived by her daughters; Teresa (Paul), Cindy
(Abram) and her sons; Christopher (Tressa), Donald (Rebecca)
and Steve (Robin Sleesman). Also, 15 Grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, sister Velma (Ray) Rojas, sister-in-law Jessie
Reyna and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Leo, her parents,
Victor and Pauline Reyna, brothers and sisters, mother-in-law
and father-in-law and grandson, Zachary.
Memorials are requested to Heart to Heart Hospice, Flint.
The family was assisted by Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in association with Mowen Funeral Home.
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108 Mill St., Ovid
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American Legion Bingo
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Draft Horse Pull
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Blueberry Pony Rides
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Schmidt Amusements Open
Noon
Ice Cream Booth Open
1:00 PM
Kiddie Tractor Pull (12:30 Registration)
2-6:00 PM
American Legion Bingo
6:00 PM
Modified Garden Tractor Pull by
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7PM & 9PM
“Bull Whip” Band
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7:30-10:30 AM Pancake Breakfast sponsored by
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3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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Arts & Crafts Booths Open Until 7 PM
11:00 AM
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Blueberry Pony Rides
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Schmidt Amusements Open
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Ice Cream Booth Open
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1:00 PM
Antique Tractor Pull
2:00 PM
“Chicago Boyz” Acrobatic Team
2-6:00 PM
American Legion Bingo
4:30 PM
“Chicago Boyz” Acrobatic Team
5:00 PM
Hog Roast sponsored by O-E FFA Alumni
7:30 PM
“Chicago Boyz” Acrobatic Team
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Delicious Roast Beef Dinner
5-7pm $10 Trinity United Methodist Church
High-Voltage Rock Band
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7-9pm - Showboat Park
Raft Parade in the afternoon
Games and Delicious Food
local vendors
Entertainment Tent
Showboat Park
709 W. Broad St., Chesaning
“Moonshine Mavericks”
9pm – Midnight - Showboat Park
Classic Rock “Reziliance”
7-10pm
Parshallburg
Saturday, July 11th
Sarah Regal Band
10pm-1am
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Vendors Downtown
9am-3pm wide variety of goods, foods
and unique gifts
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Chesaning Dawn Patrol Fly-In
and Pancake Breakfast
Nixon Airport 6:30am-11am, all you can eat!!
Car Show Downtown
10am-3pm followed by a cruise to
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5K Morning Run
Tennis Tournament CHS Tennis
Courts at 9am, 14 and under, $20/person,
singles and doubles teams
Volleyball Tournament
The Back Forty 10am
DJ spinning music all day!
Showboat Park Activities
Tractor Pulls during the day
Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Tourn. 8am
River Days Parade 1pm
Corn Hole Contest
The Back Forty 10am
Showboat Park
Praise Day in the Park
Kid’s Day games and fun
Adult slow-pitch tournament
Local food Vendors
Live Music and much more!!
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GOLF – VFW Post 9455
second annual 18 Hole Golf
Scramble, 1 p.m. Sunday,
July 12, at Pine Hills Golf
Course, Laingsburg. Price is
$40 per person; includes cart
and food. Open to the public
to participate. If interested
or for any other questions,
persons may contact Post
Commander John Gorte, (989)
729-2136, or the Owosso Post,
(989) 723 8655.
FREE Kids Group at The
Child Abuse Prevention
Council, 1216 W. Main
(M-21), Owosso, noon to
1:30 p.m. July 22 for youngsters ages 9, 10 and 11.
Activities
include:
lunch, games, crafts and
prizes.
Topics
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Communication skill building, problem solving and
teamwork. To reserve a
child’s spot, persons need to
call (989) 723-5877 and ask
for Taylor or Marvel.
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house 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at 2085 E. M-21, via the new Caledonia
Drive on the west side of Godwin’s Furniture.
“The Commons is a development targeted at providing the community with
continuity of care in a supportive business environment,” said the announcement on Monday, June 29.
Opening remarks will begin at 4 p.m. under The Commons tent, with ribbon cutting ceremonies held at HDI Shiawassee Community Health Center
at 4:45 p.m. and The Meadows at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, representatives
from the Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility will be on-site with renderings of their new facility planned for a 10-acre site in The Commons just
north of Home Depot, and expected to open in late 2016, replacing Pleasant
View in Corunna. Light refreshments and tours will be available.
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Letter to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
Local area businesses have contributed over $2,500
worth of items to be auctioned off to raise prize
money for the “In God We Trust” art, essay and poetry contest. There are over 50 items including artwork, gift certificates at over 12 local restaurants,
car washes, oil changes and golf at five area courses.
You can win a haircut, manicure, pedicure, massage,
Michigan flag, bowling, potted plants, honey, mittens
and a full year’s membership at the YMCA.
All of the money raised goes toward prizes for
the art, essays and poetry submitted to promote our
National Motto. There is still time to enter the contest, which has over $5,000 in prizes for original
work specifically made for the contest in the form
of paintings, sculptures (to include models of monuments or public areas), essays or poetry. The contest
is open to all ages and all residents of Shiawassee
County, Chesaning and Ovid-Elsie. Four age groups
NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA
The Caledonia Charter Township Board shall hold the second reading and
vote on approval of the following draft ordinance at their July 20, 2015
meeting. The meeting will be at 7:00 pm at the Township Hall at 135 N State
Road, Owosso.
Ordinance No.
An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the Caledonia Township Zoning
Ordinance
THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY,
MICHIGAN, ORDAINS:
ARTICLE I. The zoning ordinance map is amended by rezoning the piece
of property in the Middletown area at (Tax I.D. #007-68-001-015) Corunna
Ave (M-71). The property sits adjacent to and east of Sam’s Corner Store
at Union Ave. and Corunna Ave. The property is zoned as an R-1C (OneFamily Medium Density Residential) rezoning to a B-1 (Commercial) in
accordance with Caledonia Township’s Future Land Use Plan.
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have been established to enhance the chance of entrants winning (elementary, junior high, senior high
and adult). There are at least 88 prizes ranging from
$25 to $500 or more.
People interested in submitting work should read
the rules and then register online at the GodandGov.org
website. Registrants have until July 12 to submit their
essays and poetry and have until July 17 to submit
their artwork.
The public is invited to view all of the artwork submitted as well as the winning essays and poetry at
the Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N. Shiawassee Street in
Corunna, noon to 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday,
July 18 and 19. In addition to the judges awarding 88
prizes, the public will have an opportunity to vote on
a People’s Choice Award. The People’s Choice voting
is conducted during the viewing hours of the artwork
with donations collected at the showing awarded to
the prizewinners. An awards presentation is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. Sunday, July 19.
People are asked to tell others about the auction
and contest to help spread the word since this is the
first year of what will be an annual event to promote
God in our community. This effort is not affiliated
with any church and is sponsored by local businesses,
organizations and individuals through the efforts of
GodandGov.org.
The online auction starts at noon today, July 5 and
goes until the end of the art showing at 3 p.m. Sunday,
July 19. More information about the auction, contest
and sponsors can be found at GodandGov.org.
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9 a.m. July 11.
This picture shows what the building looked like in
the 1920s, when it was used as a medical office by Dr.
Ruggles. The office is the white building at the far left
of the picture with the tree between the building and
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This will be the last day to be included in
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Current photo of your group,
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT HEARING
VENICE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
July 13, 2015
7:00 P.M.
960 New Lothrop Road
Lennon, MI 48849
Phone 810-621-4096
Mailing address is Venice Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 222,
Lennon, MI 48449. Correspondence concerning this special use permit may
be sent to this address.
Applicant / Owner: Beth Rzepecki, 15234 Murray Rd., Byron, MI
Parcel #: 78-008-10-300-001, Section 10
Zoning district: A-1, Agricultural Production
Site Location: 1210 N. Durand Rd., Corunna, Michigan, Venice Township
Applicant’s reason for special use permit: Special land use and site plan
approval for a seasonal farm market and associated entertainment.
The application, map, and zoning ordinance may be examined at the
Shiawassee County Zoning Office, 201 Shiawassee Street, 3rd Floor
Surbeck Building, Corunna, MI 48817, Phone 989-743-2396. The offi ce is
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“Become a SAC Summer Camp artist and work
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your face to form a clay keepsake to treasure forever,
paint a Story Quilt in Acrylic on canvas, create a
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point perspective by drawing the Comstock Cabin.
Snacks provided to nurture your inner-artist!,” said
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***LOST DOG***
1 year old white lab with
pink nose. Was wearing a
pink collar with purple
chevrons. Answers to
“LUNA.” Last seen at the
corner of Cram Rd and Six
Mile Creek Rd, Owosso.
Her family misses her
terribly. If you have any
information please call
231-942-1660 or
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AN AMISH LOG HEADBOARD and Queen Pillow
Top Mattress Set. Brand
new-never used, sell all for
$275. Call anytime
989-923-1278.
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and Chairs, Mattresses for
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AUCTION JULY 11, 2015,
10:30 AM 111301 Henderson Rd. Otisville, MI. 10
sheds full of collectibles
and quality items. Gibson
Electric Guitar. Details and
photos at auctionzip.com
ID#6411 989.912.8701
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
Sat., July 25, 2015, 10:30
AM 88304 Vassar Rd.
Millington, MI. 48746. 7
bedroom, 3 full bath on
2.72 acres. Details and
photos at auctionzip.com
ID#6411 989.912.8701
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northern pike. Boats, motors, gasoline included.
Call Hugh 1-800-426-2550
for free brochure.
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Mattress Sets
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MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen,
new-never used, as seen
on TV, with warranty. Cost
$1,800, Sell $475. Can Deliver. 989-832-2401
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coverage - LOW RATES!
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Motorcycles
MOTORCYCLES
WANTED Before 1985.
Running or not. Japanese,
British, European. $Cash$
paid. Free appraisals! Call
315-569-8094. Email pictures or Description to:
Cyclerestoration@aol.com
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Real Estate
DOCTOR BUYS LAND
CONTRACTS, HOMES,
AND REAL ESTATE
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$10,000 - $500,000. Free
Consultation! Fast Closing!
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NMLS#138110.
248-335-6166 or
800-837-6166
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B’S BOUNCERS
Bounce House Rentals
*Birthdays
*Open Houses
*Family Reunions
517-625-7040
517-712-0148
www.bsbouncers.com
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Garage Sales
ESTATE/GARAGE SALE
FRI. July 10th 10am - 6pm
Sat. July 11th. 10am - 3pm
501 Yale Dr. Durand
(corner of Yale & Oxford)
Complete Household**Furniture**Appliances**
Jewelry**Tools**Lawn
Equipment**Women's
Clothes (various
sizes)**Queen Bed
Set**Dining Room Table
w/chairs**China
Hutches**TV**Entertainment Center**Lawn Ornaments**Christmas Decorations**Kitchen Items**Collectables and much more!
***CASH ONLY***
GARAGE SALE
313 Saginaw St, Byron
July 9-11, 9am-5pm
Clothing, women’s, boys
up to 4T, purses, shoes,
house plants and
perennials, toys, Beanies,
X-mas, Singer knitting
machine, lots of misc
THE CORUNNA 4TH of
July Commission is taking
donations for their October
2-3-4 Garage Sale. Call
Corunna City Hall at
989-743-3650 for drop
off times and pick up
information.
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Garage Sales
HUGE SALE
JULY 9, 10&11, 9am-5pm
12660 Bancroft Rd,
Morrice
Something for everyone!
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Estate Sales
ESTATE SALE
JULY 11-12-13, 9am-6pm
701 Frazer St, Owosso
tools, yard & patio goods,
linens, furniture, books,
CD’s & players, X-mas,
crystal, puzzles
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Auctions
AUCTION
SUNDAY, JULY 12 @
11:00am
Open @ 9:00am for
Early Viewing
Location/Directions:
Roberts Auction Hall, 3737
Britton Road, Perry, MI
48872. I-69 exit 105, head
south to Lansing Road,
turn right on Lansing Road,
head west 1/2 mile to
Britton Road, turn right,
Auction Hall on left.
AUCTIONEERS NOTE:
Huge Consigners Auction
with a wide variety of
Clean, Quality and Fresh to
Market Items. There will be
Two Rings for this auction,
so bring a friend. This Auction has something for everyone! Vintage Dinning Table (Eagle Claw Feet, 2
Leafs, 8 Matching Chairs),
Primitive Cupboard, Tapestry Loom w/Accessories,
Folk Art Battle Ship U.S.S.
Missouri - 7ft Long, Glass,
Pottery, Flow Blue, Nishiki
Two Handled Floral Vase,
Navajo Native American
Shell Necklace & Other
Native American Items,
Large Selection of Framed
Art - 43 Pieces, Generator
5500 Watts, OCC Schwinn
Bicycle, Hand Tools, Four
Large Wooden Spoke
Wagon Wheels, Advertisement, Matchbook Collection, Auto Brochures
1963-1964, Saginaw
County Plat Book - 1916,
Stamp Collection, Speed
Magazines 1950's-1960's,
Comics, Atlantic Copper
Boiler, Sterling Butter Dish,
Box Lots & So Much More.
10% Buyers Premium
3% Service Fee For
Credit Cards
For Complete Listing, 500+
Photo's & Terms:
Go to: www.robertsauctionservice.com
517-927-6355
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Auctions
9 speed Cummins, ONE
OWNER! 68K MILES!),
2000 Ford 450 XLT Super
Duty Work Truck (toolbox,
auto, 7.3 Power Stroke, receiver hitch), 1998 Ford
F350 Pickup (ext cab,
dually, full box, Power
Stroke Diesel, receiver
hitch), Tandem-axle Trailers (10-ton equipment, 12'
steel deck, 14' & 18' landscape), Tractors ('46 Ford
2N, Ford NAA), flat wagon,
3pt. brush mower, scissor
jacks, Lincoln welder,
Lincoln Weld/Power, air
compressor, hammer drills,
pipe equipment & tools,
cement power tools, laser
beacon, lawn tractor, pressure washers, scaffolding,
ladders, Lots More!
810.266.6474
NarhiAuctions.com
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Building / Home Imp.
BASEMENTS AND
FOUNDATIONS.
Basement repair and
water proofing, all types
of cement work, also
basements under existing
houses. 989-723-4889 or
989-277-6981.
J&M WELL DRILLING
& Service, Inc.
Emergency Service
Perry 517-675-5956
Owosso 989-743-5626
Point of Sale Work
5" PVC Well Drilling
Well Repairs
Pumps and Tanks
Chlorinating and
Testing
www.waterhelpnow.com
MICHAEL BERTHUME
CONSTRUCTION CO.
Custom Homes, Additions,
Remodeling, Garages,
Barns, Roofs,
Decks & More.
Licensed & Insured.
989-723-6712 or
517-202-6056.
ROOF REPAIR &
REPLACEMENT
IMPROVE your Curb
Appeal today?
Free Estimates!
Licensed & Insured
Call us today
989-277-9898
www.mycurbappeal.com
COTTRELL
INSTALLATION INC.
Discontinuing Operation
AUCTION
Wednesday, July 8 @
10:00 am
Roofing, Windows
3891 Cullen Rd., (HARTLAND) FENTON, MI 48430 Interior & Exterior Remodel
Door Installation
Case 580 Super L Series 2
Weatherization
Backhoe (4x4,
EPA Certified
extenda-hoe, cab, 2631
517-974-4172
hrs), Case 580 backhoe
cthelements@yahoo.com
(diesel, fresh overhaul),
Case 1845 diesel Skid
loader, 1998 Ford F Series
“A well-spent
day
Our Advertisers
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(7 yard dump,
single axle,
brings happy sleep.”
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Building / Home Imp.
SUPERIOR PAINTING
&
DRYWALL
20 Years in Business
Highly Recommended
Robert Gos
989-288-5307
T & J Builders
& Excavating.
Specializing in:
Roofing-Metal Roofing-Masonry-Concrete-Demolition
~Licensed ~Insured
989-666-6529
THE LADY WHO Paints
~Marita Rodgers~
Interior & Exterior Painting
~With~
Terry Rodgers
Construction, LLC
Serving Shiawassee
County since 1945
Call us for all your Painting
and Building projects.
Licensed & Insured
989-729-1945
TRI-COUNTY
WELL DRILLING
Serving Shiawassee
County
·Emergency Well Service
·FREE Estimates
·Pressure Tank Service
·Pump Service
·Chlorinating
989-743-5626
Drillmywell.com
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Trees / Stump Service
A-1 DISCOUNT
TREE SERVICE
Cheaper Rates
Tree & Stump Removal
Trimming/Topping
Insured
35 yrs Experience
Free Estimates
Senior Discounts
810-247-4512
DRIMBY’S TREE
SERVICES: 989-666-3620,
Corunna. Tree & stump
removal. I have a 65ft.
bucket truck. Insured.
Call for free estimates.
40yrs experience. 10% discount for Senior Citizens
when mentioning this ad.
SELECT CUT LLC.
Purchasing Black Walnut
Standing Timber.
Selling Firewood
Got a Black WalnutTree?
Call the Tree Guy!
989-289-2329
Money DOES grow on
trees.
Let me help you turn it
into cash!
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Landscaping
NEED YOUR LAWN
MOWED?
Reasonables rates and
senior discounts.
989-429-2767.
Sand & Gravel
GW HOLZHAUSEN
SAND & GRAVEL
Specializing in
driveways/parking areas.
Crushed asphalt-concrete.
Also nutrient rich black dirt.
Free On-Site Estimates
Quality work Low Prices
Call Tim at:
989-627-3638
SKID STEER--$50/HOUR.
$100 Minimum
Backhoe, Post Holes,
Forks, Tracks,
5-Yard Stake Rack Dump.
General Contractor.
Licensed & Insured.
Jeff: 810-635-2111.
Tonya Goul
TRUCKING
Crushed Concrete:$90
Screened-Black-Dirt:$70
For All Your Trucking
Needs
Call Tonya
989-634-5873
“Obstacles are those
frightful things you see
when you take your
eyes off your goal.”
~ Henry Ford
Thinking About Your
Summer Projects
Concrete Work
· Garage Floors
· Barn Floors
·Driveways
·Sidewalks
*Patios
• Landscaping Repairs
• Small Demolitions
• Post Holes
NEED MORE INFO ON
OTHER SERVICES?
CALL LARRY HOZAK
989-743-4457
“Integrity Does Matter”
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Misc. Services
BAT REMOVAL
FREE Estimates!
Over 30 years experience.
Now offering custom Bat
Houses. Call Today!
“Major credit cards accepted”
989-413-7350
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NUISANCE WILDLIFE
REMOVAL
Skunks, racoons,
woodchucks and more
989-413-7350
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Help Wanted
CUSTOMER SERVICE
JOBS (age 18+):
Bartender/Waitstaff,
Reception Desk Sales
and Mechanic/Door Security/Bar Back. Weekend
nights part of regular
schedule. Immediate
openings and preparing for
fall-winter season. Experience serving customers
and using POS systems
desired. Send resume to
Capitol Bowl, 219 S Washington St, Owosso, 48867.
DRIVERS: DEDICATED
HOME DAILY!! All Round
Trip. Great Benefits.
CDL-A, 6mos OTR. Apply:
www.mtstrans.com
800-305-7223
MUST LOVE SALES!
The Independent Newsgroup is currently interviewing for one FULL-TIME
representative.
*Outside Sales Experience
*Knowledge of Shiawassee
County
*Advertising/Ad Sales
Experience Preferred
Please submit a resume to:
Subject: I Love Sales
To:
kim@owossoindependent.com
or mail to:
Attn: Sales Manager
1907 W. M-21
Owosso, MI 48867
NOW HIRING
TRUCK DRIVER
Regional, Michigan driving
or CLASS A OTR
CALL 517-625-5880 or
517-881-1544
Apply online
www.transfleet.com
NOW HIRING
TRUCK DRIVER
Regional, Michigan driving
or CLASS A OTR
CALL 517-675-5847 or
517-881-1544
Apply online
www.transfleet.com
OVID HEALTHCARE
CENTER
Is Hosting Open Interviews
For Certified Nursing
Assistants
Dates: July 15th, 16th and
17th
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
You MUST have a State of
Michigan Certified Nursing
Assistant License.
Please ask for Erin Nelson,
Jennifer Freeman or Kristy
Gould when arriving.
Please bring a copy of your
C.N.A. license and a
current resume.
PHONE OPERATOR
NEEDED for nights and
weekends. Able to answer
multi line phones, friendly
phone voice, computer
knowledge, good penmanship. Email resume to
sacalarm@yahoo.com
“Life isn’t about finding
yourself. Life is about
creating yourself.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
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Help Wanted
SEEKING EXPERIENCED
CARPENTERS/ROOFERS
Must have valid drivers
license. 810-569-1423.
THE INDEPENDENT
NEWSPAPERS are
brought to you by our
valued advertisers. Tell
them thank you and
that you found them in
the INdependent!
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For Sale
BANZAI SIDEWINDER
BLAST
Inflates in less than 3
minutes. 10’5” tall water
slide, tunnels, slides, water
cannons, pool & more.
GREAT for kids. Brand
new in box. $250 (New
$499) 989-494-7015
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
FOR SALE
2 lots in Last Supper
Hillcrest Cemetery.
989-666-2276 before 7pm.
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Mint condition. Beautifully
refinished pecan brown.
Late 1930's. First tune date
documented 1941. Original
Wurlitzer lion decal.
In perfect condition.
No matching bench.
You haul. $2300.00.
Owosso. 989-743-0039
Farm Equip.
STARTER-ALTERNATORGENERATOR REPAIR
SERVICE. C&D Rebuilders. 989-725-7255.
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Rentals
Lawn/Garden
FRANK’S PLACE
Your Source for Lawn &
Garden Sales, Service &
Parts. 989-288-4840
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Horses & Equipment
HORSE SHOEING AND
TRIMMING. 30 years
experience. 517-625-8387.
Al Lickfeldt.
305
Musical Instruments
NAPIER MUSIC:
New and used string
instruments and accessories.
LESSONS: Guitar-Banjo-Etc.
8315 S. M-52, Owosso.
517-625-4954.
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Lawn/Garden
395
COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Minutes from
I-69-Durand. Call for
details. 989-288-6825.
GINGER SQUARE
APARTMENTS in Owosso
is now accepting
applications for 2, 3 &
4 bedroom units.
All units equipped with A/C,
kitchen appliances, free
utilities, and laundry
hook-ups in each unit.
Income based rent.
Stop in to pick up an
application.
1200 Penbrook Dr.
Owosso 989-723-1331
Automobiles
LLC
24hr. Light & Heavy
Towing
Ditch Recoveries
$50 Local Towing
* Tire Changes
* Motorcycle towing
* Jump Starts
* Vehicle unlocks
* Buy/tow junk cars
* Long distance towing
* Flatbed available
989-743-5768
CASH FOR JUNKERS
Crashed-running or not!
Up to $1,000!!!
989-666-6365.
Antiques / Collectibles
WURLITZER BABY
GRAND PIANO
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Powder Coating-WeldingMedia Blasting
Pick up & Delivery
Service Available
Call or Visit
Martin Powder Coating
124 W. Third Perry, MI
(517-625-4220)
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
Need lawn care the rest of
the year? We’ve gotchya
covered. Business or
residential. Proudly
Travel Trailers
380
serving Shiawassee and
surrounding areas. As a
FOR SALE
family owned and locally
2009 Jayco Jay-Flight
operated business, we take
travel trailer. Overall height
pride in caring for our
25’ 5”, 4100lbs. Like
customers and their
new. $8,900 OBO.
needs. Give us a
989-634-5949 or
call today.
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SHAFTSBURG: 1&2 BEDROOMS. Free heat &
water. $575-$675/mo.
Pet friendly, A/C.
517-230-0654.
SPACIOUS OFFICE IN
downtown Owosso available August 1, 2015.
Rental unit is located
across from Comstock Inn
and Conference Center
and includes two private
office areas, large waiting
room and private bathroom
on the first floor. Building is
completely handicap
accessible. Sublet for $375
per month from Aug. 1,
2015 to Feb. 1, 2016, with
possible long-term (3 year)
lease available through local landlord. Unit includes
free parking for tenant and
customers, water and
sewer services. Shared
expenses for other utilities
arranged with landlord. Call
Dave at 989-723-5678.
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utilities. One year lease.
989-288-2337
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SITE WORK for the new Owosso Charter
Township Hall and Fire Hall on S. Delaney
Road across from Georgia Pacific is expected to
be underway Monday morning, by Timberland
Development,
said
Township
Building
Inspector/Zoning Administrator Bob Delaney
on Thursday.
The about 13,000-square-foot building includes
about 5,000 square feet for the Township Hall
and offices with the Fire Hall having four bays
and related offices/storage areas. There will also
be a basement.
“Timberland has been the contractor on
Memorial Healthcare projects, including the new
medical offices on the east side of Ovid,” said
Supervisor Danny Miller. “We’re hoping to be
able to use the hall by late this year.”
The contract is for $1,225,000 “and nothing is
being borrowed. We have set aside money for the
project by both the township and the Fire Fund,”
said Miller.
This rendering of the new Hall/Fire Hall is displayed at the present hall, 2998 W. M-21.
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