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Volume 31 - Number 40
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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 grandfather, Marlin James, 82, at 7800
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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
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
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. See Page
5 for related story.
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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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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 well-qualified students who are
committed to practicing in Michigan, especially
those committed to pursuing careers in the primary
care specialties, Family Practice, Internal Medicine,
Pediatrics and 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
DR. MICHAEL Schmidt has been named CMU’s phase of the student physician’s clinical education
Regional Assistant Clerkship Director.
comes after completing two years of rigorous class(Courtesy Photo) room work in which all aspects of human medicine
are taught along with learning the basic clinical skills
emorial ealthcare
needed to accurately obtain a patient’s medical hisollege of
edicine tory, perform a physical examination and undertake
diagnostic decision-making.”
ffer lerkships to
The third and fourth years of medical school involve
the further development of patient care skills.
edical tudents
These are taught to the student physician by other
Memorial Healthcare recently announced the for- doctors and providers under direct supervision. The
mal affiliation of Memorial Healthcare’s hospital and Comprehensive Community Clerkship requires the
clinics with the Central Michigan University (CMU) student to move into the host community and begin
the process of becoming a physician by immersing
College of Medicine.
The educational affiliation is a landmark development themselves in the community and the physician’s pracin the growth of both Central Michigan University’s tice for six months. In this manner, the student phyCollege of Medicine and the Memorial Healthcare sician begins to expand on the knowledge and skills
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learned in the classroom and gains an understanding
of the complex relationship between the health of an
individual and where and how that person lives, works
and plays.
At Memorial, students will be exposed to primary
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.
Editor, The Independent:
It is year No. 11 for “Fun in the Sun & Sand.” Come join us as we try to “dig”
up a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and “spike” out the disease.
It is time once again to play in the Sun and Sand for a good cause. The 11th
annual Cystic Fibrosis Volleyball “Fun’draiser” will be Saturday, July 11, at Café
Sports in Perry. The cost is $60 per team, with a team consisting of two guys and
two gals, or one guy and three gals, or four gals.
We play rain or shine. Call to pre-register at (517) 648-8963. Check in is at 9 a.m.
and we start play about 10 a.m. All Proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Cystic Fibrosis is the No. 1 genetic killer of children under 18 years of age. In
1980 the average life expectancy was 7, now it is 30. One in 30 people are carriers of the CF gene and may not know it. There is no government funding for
any research.
Worship
We raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Directory
to “add tomorrows” for kids and adults with CF.
Perry
Editor, The Independent:
I am a volunteer for Hospice associated with Memorial Healthcare of Owosso.
I help with the “Flower Ministry” along with Jean Pitt, Martha Sutton and
Gloria Danek.
We meet twice a month at Memorial Healthcare and make small arrangements
for our Hospice patients. These arrangements are then delivered by other volunteers and the nurses associated with Hospice.
One of the days that we make arrangements, carnations and ferns are purchased
with funds from “Friends of Hospice” and the other day, Kroger of Owosso donates their flowers that have been discounted and not sold. Also, ferns are purchased this day with funds from “Friends of Hospice” to add some greenery to
the arrangements. When we get the flowers from Kroger we separate them by
color, variety and again, we make small arrangements for our Hospice patients.
Today, June 25, we met and had the flowers donated from Kroger, what a wonBridget Mortimore, Morrice
derful selection and variety of flowers we received. It was a joy to sort through
the flowers and make these arrangements to be delivered to the patients.
United
Methodist
We had so many beautiful flowers that we were able to make larger than normal highlight
Church, Juddville and
arrangements and some extra ones for some of the other patients at the nursing
HOMEMADE ice Durand roads; $6 for
facilities. These flower arrangements are a bit of joy in the patients’ day and they cream social, 5 to 8 p.m. adults; age 4 and younglook forward to receiving them.
July 15, at Juddville er, free.
I would like to thank Kroger of Owosso for helping us by their generous donations. I also would like to
thank all of the volunteers
who deliver the arrangements to the patients to
help brighten their day.
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Sunday Worship 10:30am
Wednesday Bible Study
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Sunday Worship: 10am
Wednesday Evening Service 6:30pm
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Sunday Worship: 9am & 11am
Wednesday Evening Services 7pm
Graham Community Church
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Adult Bible Studies &
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Sunday Worship: 9:30am
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To be included in our worship
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The district will collect
24.7 mills from their tax
base, which will total
$1,253,285 – 18 of those
mills will come from the
non-homestead operating millage that is required for the district to
receive the full amount
of per-pupil state aid,
and the other 6.7 mills
will come from the 2015
Debt Fund.
The per-pupil amount
of state aid the district
will receive for the 20152016 school year will
increase roughly $90 per
student, which will generate $128,000 of new
revenue. The district is
expecting to see their
overall enrollment number drop from 1,503 to
1,430, which will mean
over $500,000 in lost
revenue, but the increase
in per-pupil funding will
offset some of that loss.
The district has budgeted $13,025,896 in
revenue for the year and
$12,995,089 in expenses.
That would leave the
district’s General Fund
balance at 5.550 percent
of the district’s total revenue, which would be an
improvement over their
current 5.314 percent.
Durand
Board of
Education
Approves
2015-2016
Budget
By Graham Sturgeon,
staff writer
The Durand Board of
Education voted during
their Monday, June 29,
Committee of the Whole
meeting to approve the
proposed budget for the
2015-2016 school year.
The school district has
seen steady growth in
their General Fund equity over the past few years
and the current 2015-2016
school year is projected to
push that number further
into the black.
The district will begin
the year with an unofficial $692,200 in their
General Fund, which
is a great improvement
from the $223,597 fund
equity on July 1, 2013.
The district is hopeful
to continue that positive
momentum through the
current school year as
they expect to have revenues-over-expenses of
$30,807, which would
push the General Fund
equity to $723,007.
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By Graham Sturgeon,
staff writer
The Byron Village
Council
held
what
Council President Kit
Brunell
termed
an
“emergency meeting”
on Monday, June 22
to pay the village’s essential bills and to approve the permit for the
village’s July 9 Family
Fun Day. The council
also approved the new
state-mandated changes to their Freedom of
Information Act policy
that will go into effect
in July.
The council had failed
to establish a quorum
for their June 15 regular meeting when four
council members were
unable to attend. Trustee
Ron Berecz was excused due to illness, but
President Pro Tempore
Tony Prestonise and
trustees Duncan Orr
and Vicki Bessenbacher
were all absent as well.
They were unable to
make the meeting, which
was rescheduled from
June 8, because of
prior commitments.
The village’s next
meeting will be 7 p.m.
Monday, July 13, where
several budget-cutting
ideas will be discussed.
The council is trying
to eliminate a deficit in
their 2015-2016 budget
of just under $30,000.
President Brunell is also
contemplating holding a
special meeting in July
to address the village’s
unfilled treasurer position. The council has not
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Perry
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Free Movie
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Perry Dream Park,
the nonprofit organization devoted to revitalizing city parks and offering new recreational
activities is hosting a
free Movie in the Park
and Bubble Ball in the
Park event starting at
5 p.m. July 10 at the Perry
Jubilee Park, located at
the end of W. 2nd Street,
downtown Perry.
There is no cost of admission but donations to
the Perry Dream Park
efforts would be greatly
appreciated. Concessions
will be sold to help raise
funds to buy new playground equipment for
Jubilee Park.
“This is an amazing
opportunity to enjoy a
whole evening of fun
with Bubble Ball games
then with a movie under
the stars with your family
and friends. Bring your
blanket or lawn chairs and
watch a delightful family friendly movie with
all your neighbors,” said
Karen Potter, president of
the Perry Dream Park.
Perry Dream Park is a
nonprofit organization
started by local residents in August 2013
with a mission to share
God’s loves with the
community by revitalizing community spaces
and offering new family-friendly events and
opportunities.
Perry
Dream Park is currently
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the Park, Concerts in
the Park and a Farmers
Market.
For
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The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
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Durand at Destination
Imagination
Global Finals
By Graham Sturgeon, staff writer
Durand’s Destination Imagination (DI) team competed in the DI Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn. during the week of May 18 through May 23, and they
came away happy with their results. Competing in the
“Community Service/Outreach” challenge group, the
Durand team placed 29th out of 56 teams.
The team, in its seventh year of existence, focused
their collective efforts on improving the literacy of
Durand citizenry for their community service project by building and placing book exchange stations
throughout the city. Though their competitive season
is over, the team will continue in its endeavor to eradicate literacy deficiencies across Durand by maintaining their book exchange stations (which can be found
at Shaw’s Pharmacy, Durand Union Station, Dietrich’s
Flower Shop and the Bancroft Veterinary Clinic) and
by reading to children at the district’s summer lunch
program at Bertha Neal.
Charter member Daniel Greeson was impressed with
the team’s improvement this year and was pleased
with their showing in Knoxville. “The global competition was a great experience for us. We improved
a lot from states (on April 18) and I was just glad that
we finished in the top half of our group. We also met
people from all over the world during the week, so we
all had a great time.”
The five-person team, which consists of Greeson,
Anna Dietrich, Tatianna Fraley, Silver Graham and
Rachel Buhler, will return intact for the 2015-2016
season. The team has not decided whether they will
again do a community outreach project or if they will
tackle one of the other five available challenges.
Landlords Will Meet
The Shiawassee Landlord Association’s monthly
meeting will be Tuesday, July 7, at Roma’s Back
Door, 200 E. Comstock, downtown Owosso with an
optional dinner an networking at 6 p.m. the meeting
will be at 7 p.m.
“Due to an increase in interest and information,
speaker James Demis Jr., CPA, will return for additional information on the IRS regulation regarding
the deducting of repairs, maintenance and/or improvements of your rental(s),” it was noted. A door
prize will follow.
This meeting is open to all association members,
those wishing to join, or a one-time $10 meeting attendance cost. For more information, persons may
call (989) 723-1183.
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July 7, in the St. Paul
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111 N. Howell, Owosso.
Persons should use the
Bradley Street entrance
next to the garage.
Alice LeValley will give
a program on Amish
Dolls. The club is open to
new members. For questions, persons may call
Barbara Mason, (989)
634-5588.
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Blaine C. Lentz, 90, of St.
Johns, formerly of Elsie,
passed away Saturday, June
27. Services were Thursday,
Anita Rohac Waltz, 93, of July 2 with interment at Mt.
Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly Rest Cemetery.
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 18. A memo- James Lee Strickland, 63,
rial service was Saturday,
of Durand, passed away
June 27.
Saturday, June 27. Services
were Friday, July 3 with interVickie
Ruth
(Mowen)
ment at Lovejoy Cemetery.
(Mathis) Tomac, 67, of
Hubert, NC, formerly of
Gladwin,
passed
away Carol Ann Bocek, 75, of
Monday, June 22. Services Owosso, passed away Sunday,
June 28. A Mass of Christian
were Friday, June 26.
burial was Thursday, July 2
David S. Hasyn, 88, of with interment at St. Paul’s
Lennon,
passed
away Cemetery.
Tuesday, June 23. Services
James L. Strickland, 63, of
were Friday, June 26.
Durand, passed away Sunday,
Ruby Pearl Dahlquist, 86, June 28. Services were
of Sebastian Flor., formerly Friday, July 3 with interment
of Owosso, passed away at Lovejoy Cemetery.
Tuesday, June 23. A memorial service was Sunday, Robert E. Athey, 65, of
June 28.
Owosso,
passed
away
Sunday, June 28. Services
Agnes Gross, 92, of were Friday, July 3.
Chesaning, passed away
Wednesday, June 24. A Christine Elise Kieffer, 78,
Mass of Christian burial was of Durand, passed away
Tuesday, June 30.
Monday, June 29.
Death
Notices
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.
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.
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three for $12. Pre-orClare H. Jones, 94, of der for pick-up or delivBradenton, Flor., former- ery to Ruth Crawford at
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Gary
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at
Services will be announced
(989)
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All
proat a later date.
ceeds go to American
John Martin Pancheck, 67, of Cancer Society.
Billie Gene Moore, 75,
of Owosso, passed away
Thursday, June 25. Services
were Monday, June 29.
Durand, passed away Friday,
June 26. A Mass of Christian
burial was Tuesday, June
30 with interment at
Greenwood Cemetery.
Thomas Hoffman, 64, of
Owosso, passed away Friday,
June 26.
Betty Marie Larner, 90,
of Flushing, passed away
Saturday, June 27. Services
were Tuesday, June 30
with interment at Flint
Memorial Park.
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THE GRAND Opening for the Saginaw County/
Shiawassee County Habitat for Humanity ReStore
retail store at 1494 N. M-52, Owosso was June 19
with a ceremonial ribbon cutting organized with
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce Am-
bassadors. The store, in the Shiawassee Towne
Center north of D’Mar Banquet and Conference
Center, accepts at the ReStore, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays through Saturday; (989) 720-1494.
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Letter to
the Editor
As a taxpayer compared to Lynn Soloc,
who apparently is not a
resident of Shiawassee
Township, I appreciate
the Shiawassee Township
Board for being fiscally
responsible with the
budget and adapting to
modern times. Changes
take time. Don’t jump to
conclusions.
Editor, The Independent:
My name is Roger
Perrigo,
a
20-year
USAF veteran, I’m a
taxpayer and concerned
Shiawassee
Township
resident who is responding to Lynn Soloc’s letter, which was in a publication on June 27.
I attended June’s
Shiawassee
Township
Board meeting and the
Township Board thoroughly discussed concerns and suggestions
that were given. It was
nice to meet the new
sexton and the company
representative that mows
the grass in all the cemeteries. The lawn care
representative explained
how the maintenance
operation was going
and made a few suggestions, “which they were
great suggestions.” I understand and along with
every other resident that
we have had a lot of rain
the previous week, but
our cemeteries still look
great compared to other
cemeteries. I have seen
issues with grave head-
stones or markers, but it
is not the townships fault
there are some weeds
around or between those
headstones or markers.
Family and friends who
have planted flowers,
perennials, bushes and
place artificial flowers
for those loved ones have
not returned to maintain
those areas. I appreciate the edging “weed
whipping” that has been
done, “cut it short” cutting the grass around the
headstones and markers
keeps weeds from covering those markers and
headstones.
There was great discussion of putting new cemetery signs up at the main
entry of Newburg and
both Fremont Cemeteries
notifying all guests and
residents of the cemetery
rules, cemetery hours,
no parking on grass
and all contact information – which I support.
I did however bring up
one more concern that
could not be answered,
“Where is the old metal
Fremont sign that used
to hang from the trees
on the south side?” The
cemetery manager said
they will look into that.
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Zoning
Ordinance
Workshop
A Public Workshop
will be hosted by the
city of Perry Zoning
Ordinance Committee
at 7 p.m. Monday,
July 13, in Council
Chambers, 203 W. Polly
Street. The purpose of
the meeting is to actively engage citizens,
property and business
owners in the process of
drafting a new Zoning
Ordinance.
Discussion will include: Requirements of
Master Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Consistency
as well as Scope of
Work and Timeline.
Interested parties will
be provided an opportunity to participate in the
workshop, ask questions
and provide comments.
No action will be taken
during the meeting. All
comments will be forwarded to City Council.
Written comments may
be submitted to the City
Clerk, 203 W. Polly Street,
Perry, MI 48872; e-mail,
clerk@perry.mi.us.
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Vernon Township Assistant Fire
Chief Receives Special Honor
By Graham Sturgeon, staff writer
Vernon Township
Assistant Fire Chief Bill
Hart was recognized
by the Michigan State
Firefighters Association
(MSFA)
as
their
Community Servant of
the Year during the organization’s annual conference on Sunday, June 28.
The MSFA, which celebrated its 140th anniversary during the conference, bestows this honor
upon one individual in
the state of Michigan
every year, and this year
Hart was the lucky guy.
Hart joined the City of
Durand Fire Department
in 1988 as a volunteer,
back when the department
covered all of Vernon
Township and Durand.
The Vernon Township
Fire Department was established the next year, in
1989, and Hart became
one of their charter members. He began his service as a volunteer, but
Hart moved up the ranks
and spent time as a captain, a safety officer and a
lieutenant before becoming the assistant chief.
Hart is a third-generation volunteer who takes
his responsibilities seriously. Sergeant Anthony
Karhoff, who serves with
Hart in the department,
described how highly
Hart’s fellow firefighters
think of their assistant
chief, a few days after
the award ceremony.
“Bill is not a guy who
ever wants the accolades
or recognition,” Karhoff
said. “To him, he is just
doing his job. He never
picks and chooses his
calls and he never takes
vacation. He is always
there for us. His leadership is always present.”
Hart was nominated for
the award in June by his
fellow coworkers and a
number of community
members who all came
together to surprise the
assistant chief. They
crafted a letter that they
sent to the MSFA, and
they then went about
planning how to get Hart
all the way up to Alpena
for the conference without him knowing the real
reason for the trip. The
team coaxed Hart out
of Vernon Township for
the weekend and even
made sure that his family was there to surprise
him as well. The group,
operated under the guise
that the trip was to honor
Lieutenant Eric Mogg.
“To Bill, as the assistant
chief, leadership isn’t all
about getting the other
firefighters to do something,” Karhoff said. “He
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ANTRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
FAITH CHURCH
4509 E. Lovejoy Rd., Byron
517-223-3126
www.antrimbc.org
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm
303 Walnut St., Gaines
989-271-8786
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Wed. Night Prayer Mtg. 6pm
DURAND CHURCH OF GOD
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH OF DURAND
10411 E. Newburg Rd.
989-319-4740
Sunday School 10am
Sunday Worship 11am
Wednesday Worship 7pm
DURAND CHURCH OF
THE NAZARENE
9725 E. Monroe Rd.
989-288-2369
Sunday School 9:45am
Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Wednesday 7pm
www.durandnazarene.com
405 N. Saginaw St.
989-288-6684
Sunday Worship 10am
www.durandchurch.com
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
10500 Grand Blanc Road, Gaines
989-271-9221
Sunday 10:30a & 6p
Wed., Bible Study
& Children Clubs 7pm
www.calvaryofgaines.org
Be a part of the Worship Services Directory,
call 989-723-1118.
tries to inspire them to
become something within the fire department.
His mentorship empowers the others to find their
calling in fire service. He
doesn’t care if he is training his future replacement; he has always been
a big advocate of continuing education.”
“ He told me something
awhile back that has
stuck with me,” Karhoff
said. “He told me that
he ‘is not a leader that
creates followers, but a
leader that creates leaders for the future.’ That
is something I have lived
by ever since.”
**Karhoff also received
a special honor during
the annual conference,
as he was promoted from
Third Vice President
of the MSFA to Second
Vice President. That
makes Karhoff one of
the youngest members
of the MSFA to hold that
position, and it means
that he is only two chairs
away from the presidency. In addition to his
daily duties at Home
Depot east of Owosso
and on his farm, Karhoff
also serves as the chairperson of the Shiawassee
Chapter of the Michigan
Townships Association
and as the Supervisor of
Shiawassee Township.
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YOUTH GOLF CAMP
– Glenbrier golf course
will conduct a youth golf
camp July 7, 8 and 9;
8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday
and Wednesday; 8:30 to
11:30 a.m. Thursday.
Students will work on
all aspects of golf from
the proper grip to course
strategy. Cost is $25 and
clubs will be provided
if needed. “Enrollment
is limited so please call
Glenbrier Golf Course to
sign-up, (517) 625-3800.
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 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
Continued on Page 8
Go on an icy
expedition
this summer!
VBS 2015
Wednesday
evenings
6:30-8 p.m.
June 17 thru August 19
At Perry Church of the Nazarene
* Amazing experiments * Glacier games * Climbing wall *
* Bible adventures * Incredible music *
Kids ages 5 through 12
For more information contact the church at
517-625-3400
The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
Page 5
Historic Byron
Building to be
Dedicated
The owners of Byron’s wellness center/craft emporium will be dedicating their historic downtown building on July 11 in honor of the late Dr. Fred Ruggles,
who practiced medicine out of the building in the early 20th century. Local historians are unsure how far
back the building actually dates, but available documentation shows the history of the building, which is
located at 204 Saginaw Street, dates back to roughly
1910. The building, which houses Balanced Body
Yoga, The Nest Gifts and Messages by Vicki and
Reiki by Monica, will be christened the F. Ruggles
Building during the 9 a.m. dedication/ribbon cutting
ceremony before Byron’s Family Fun Day kicks off
later in the morning.
Dr. Ruggles practiced out of the building in the early
1900s, until his daughter, Agnes, married the local
pharmacist John Foster and turned the building into
a residence around 1940. The couple would raise their
five children in the building, while Dr. Ruggles practiced at the Byron Hospital that was located just south
of the building on Saginaw Street. Sometime between
the 1940s and 1970s, a garage was added to the rear,
west end of the building, and the building was converted into a dental office.
That is how the building was used until last spring
when Lynn Stork and Vicki Bessenbacher transformed the building into its current state. The pair
went to work transforming the building to suit their
needs, and the restoration efforts are still ongoing.
Stork has spent a lot of time researching the history
of the building and has seemingly exhausted her
resources in the Village of Byron and the county.
Anyone with information regarding the history of
the building is encouraged to contact the owners so
that the gaps can be filled in and the true heritage of
the historic building can be recognized.
While a dedication and ribbon cutting is enough to
make the event noteworthy, the owners will also be
holding their first-annual yard sale/fundraiser immediately following the ceremony. Most of the proceeds
from the sale will go to the “care and preservation of
the building,” but 10 percent will be donated to Byron’s
Historical Group as well. Stork welcomes donations for
the sale up until Friday, July 10, and will accept mostly
anything except clothing. The sale goes to 3 p.m.
CAR WASH
SAVE $2.00
with gas purchase
*Must Present Coupon* Expires 9/30/15
TIRE ROTATION
$
10 W/COUPON
*Must Present Coupon*
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$
Lube, Oil and Filter
*Must Present Coupon* Expires 9/30/15
ED’S
Standard Service
220 N. Saginaw,
DURAND
(989) 288-6200
Family Owned
For 69 Years
Page 6 The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
Byron Family Fun Day
July 10-11
Jon Michael
Jewelers
Downtown Durand
Mahar’s
Greenhouses
Byron 989-634-8171
Riverside
Market
311 N. Oak St., Durand
989-288-3382
Acker Agency, Inc.
Downtown Durand
989-288-2678
DOWNTOWN DELI
810-370-4024
BuIlDIng MIChIgAn
SInCe 1949
DurAnD • 989-288-6046
Bowden Body Shop
Complete Collision
24 Hr. Tow Service
11918 Lennon Rd., Lennon
810-621-3332
989-288-3166
BLIGHT
PROPANE, INC.
Friday 7pm
Provided by Byron
United Methodist Church
Saturday Events
5K Fun Run/Walk
Sponsored by
Byron Masonic Lodge #80
Registration 8am, Run/Walk 9am
Proceeds to benefit Byron Track & Field
Parade Lineup
1:30 pm at the Elementary School
Bicycle Decorating Contest
1:45 pm (VFW Ladies)
PARADE Begins!
2 pm
Immediately Following Parade
Until 4 pm • Free kids crafts
Free kids games & prizes
In the park, sponsored by Byron Park
Board and Chamber of Commerce
Kiddie Train Rides
2-4 pm
(High School Parking Lot) Courtesy of
Bob & Janet Cole and Family
810-266-4892
The Drury
Group
real Estate Professionals
810-266-5530
kathymdrury@aol.com
3 Legged Race For Kids & Adults
3:15 pm Balloon Launch
Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:30 pm Kids & Adults
Tents
supplied by
Becky
Boillat
Byron Public Library
2 pm-Dusk Used book sale
Masonic Lodge #80
Annual Pig Roast
Downtown at the Masonic Lodge.
Noon-? (till the pig is gone)
Craft Show/Flea Market/
Food Vendors
2 pm-dusk • Along High School driveway
FIREWORKS!!!
At dusk! Sponsored by Fireworks Friends
Concessions Stand
During Fireworks • Burns Grange
FREE
Family Events
in the park
Public
Welcome!
Come Enjoy the Fun With Your Family!
BANCROfT
Byron
Kids Water Balloon Throw
3 pm
Bubble Ball Experience
2:30-6pm
Courtesy of Sagelink Credit Union
Proceeds to benefit Byron DDA
In Business Since 1960
989-634-9156
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Insurance
Food &
Drinks For
Sale In The
Park
- Byron
Park Board
Fun • Games • Fireworks • Parade • Shows
Rides • Events • Crafts • Food
MORE!
989-288-5055
Music
in the Park
Serenity
House, Inc.
Assisted Family Living
Byron
989-634-5962
221 N. Saginaw St., Durand, MI 48429
Durand
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM
902 N. Saginaw St., Durand
989-288-2666
This & That
&
Country
Gifts And the VillageRoom
Framer
989-288-6886
MATADOR’S
PIZZA and More
Downtown Byron
810-266-5034
Frank’s Place
205 W. Main St., Durand
989-288-3711
www.matadorspizza.com www.changesdurand.com
United Tree
Service
In Business Since 1946
301 N. Church St., Byron 810-266-6474 • Byron John Sutton • Certified Arborist
narhiauctions.com
Byron • 810-266-4363
810-266-5537
& May’s Tire Service
11245 E. Lansing Rd.
989-288-4840
Ed’s Standard
99¢ BLUE WASH
with 10 Gallon Purchase
Expires July 31, 2015
989-288-6200
Durand
Rotary
Celebrates
76 Years of
Service
The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
Page 7
By Graham Sturgeon,
staff writer
TOURS, OPEN HOUSE – The Commons, a Memorial Healthcare Community Development, will be hosting a community ribbon cutting and open
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.
(Independent Photos/BILL CONSTINE)
MATTHEW ALLEN (left) is the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship award
by the Shiawassee Regional Chapter
No. 1970 of the Military Order of the
Purple Heart for the 2015-16 academic
year, presented by Chapter Commander Tom Wetzel (right).
Matthew is attending Washtenaw
Community College with plans for
double majors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences. Matthew’s grandfather, John Edward
Allen, was awarded the Purple Heart
Medal after being wounded during
the Korean War.
(Courtesy Photo)
Vendors &
Concessio
ns
Rides &
Games
The Durand Rotary Club
held its annual dinner
at the Owosso Country
Club on Tuesday, June 30,
PASSING OF THE GAVEL – The 2014-2015
the last day of their 2014- Durand Rotary President George Polen passed
2015 year. Outgoing the president’s gavel to President-elect Mary
President George Polen Warner-Stone during the year-end rotary dinner
recognized each of the at the Owosso Country Club on June 30. Warnerclub’s 24 members in- Stone, who is the Director of Durand Union Stadividually, presented a tion, Inc., took possession of the gavel and began
“year in review” slide- her duties on July 1. She said that she “does not
show, recognized nine know what the next 12 months have in store” for
her, but she is excited to devote herself to the club
Rotary veterans, honored
and the community.
six Paul Harris Fellows
(Independent Photos/graham sturgeon)
and passed the president’s
gavel to incoming President-Elect Mary Warner-Stone.
Polen presided over the club during a year that saw many positive accomplishments for the club. The club added four new members and exceeded their fundraising goals for the year. The club accomplished their goal of increasing their
membership by 10 percent, and they also gave thousands of dollars to community and international organizations. They donated $3,479 to Rotary International
throughout the year, $7,600 to local organizations and a whopping $7,836 to the
Durand Area Schools’ Backpack Program in December.
“It has been a busy, but rewarding, year,” Polen said during the dinner. “Conditions
in the county are improving, but there are still many people who are struggling
to pay their bills. We needed to help families and children this year and that is
where we focused our efforts.”
The president’s gavel was passed to Durand Union Station, Inc. Director Mary
Warner-Stone near the end of the ceremony and she pledged her service to the
club. She gave an emotional speech to the members in the room, as she talked
about how her late father inspired her to give more of herself to others. She also
announced that the theme for 2015-2016 is “Be a gift to the world.”
The club honored Stephanie Boyer, Richard Clarke, Richard Misner, Tim Shaw,
Pat Post and George Polen with Paul Harris Fellow status during the dinner, and
Post became a member of the Paul Harris Society as well. In addition to those six
honorees, the club also recognized nine members as rotary veterans. Owen Rood
(63 years of service), Cloyse Lundie (49 years), Richard Misner (39 years), Ed
Hatherill (34 years), Mike McKenney (34 years), Rajiva Tirtha (29 years), Lynn
Markland (21 years), Leslie Dietrich (19 years) and Cindy Weber (eight years)
were all recognized with
the honor.
While she was already
having a big night, Rotary
International Assistant
Governor Pat Post was
announced as the District
Governor Nominee for
2015-2016 during the
dinner as well. Outgoing
Governor Delores Brock
informed the crowd that
Post will be the first
SLOAN’S
August 4 - August 8
GRANDSTAND EVENTS
IN PAVILION
Tuesday, Wednesday Tuesday...Figure 8 & Demolition Derby
& Thursday
Wednesday...Michigan Mini-Horse Pull
Good County Music
Thursday...Moto-Cross
with Country Ways
Friday...Monster Truck Show
& Off The Wall Band
Saturday...Broken Horn Rodeo
bands
Friday & Saturday
Animal Oasis every day on grounds!
Tim Evans
& Silverado Express!
(Big Rock
Amusements)
Pay One Price
Admission
Tuesday,
Wednesday
& Thursday $10
Friday
& Saturday $12
s
Mega Pas
$
40
Continued on Page 8
OWOSSO
STADIUM SEATING
Tuesday Movie
Tickets
Are $5.00
for Most Movies
FOR SHOWTIMES
& TICKET
INFORMATION
WWW.NCGMOVIES.COM
OR CALL
989-723-7469
314 E. Comstock St.
Page 8 The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
Durand Rotary Celebrates 76 Years of Service
Continued from Page 7
Durand Rotarian to be named District Governor. Post will spend the first year
of her three-year term as the “nominee,” before transitioning into the full role by
year three.
Brock also spoke about the success the Durand club has achieved over the past
year and how they stack up to other rotary clubs in the area. She pointed out that
only 11 clubs in the 32-club district received the Presidential Citation from Rotary
International, and that the Durand club was one of the select few.
“Our district has a lot going for it, and your club is one of them,” Brock said.
“This is a club doing good in the world and in your community. Your club makes
our district look good.”
Letter to the Editor
Continued from Page 5
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.
George Schultz, New Haven Township
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
SPECIAL USE PERMIT HEARING
VENICE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Owosso. Persons should
July 13, 2015
park and enter in the
7:00 P.M.
960 New Lothrop Road
back of building. The
Lennon, MI 48849
meeting room is downPhone 810-621-4096
stairs. Members are enMailing address is Venice Township Planning Commission, P.O. Box 222,
couraged to attend. The Lennon, MI 48449. Correspondence concerning this special use permit may
be sent to this address.
public is welcome.
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CLASSES 1940 through
whenever, anyone who
ever attended/graduated
from or worked at Mary
Crapo/Swartz
Creek
high schools, reunion
will be Friday, July 10,
Cobblestone
Lounge,
7490 Fenton Road, Flint,
(810) 232-0810. Lunch
at noon, choose from
menu. Social hour before
and after lunch. Doors
open at 11 a.m. “Let me
know if you cannot attend by Tuesday, July
7,” said Erma Parks, 816
Broken Ridge Drive,
Lansing, MI, 48917-8855,
(517) 323-2296. “If you
can’t commit in advance, you can still
attend.
Please
do.”
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AUTO, TRUCK, FARM, R.V.
7415 Grove St., Swartz Creek
(2 blocks S. of Miller off Morrish)
800-571-8840
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
open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m. A legal description of the property may be obtained at the office.
Secretary, Allison L. Eicher
989-666-7967
ATTENTION:
4-H and FFA
Group Leaders!
Shiawassee
Fair Editorial
Request!
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
Alzheimer’s
Support
Group;
Wednesday,
July 15, a podiatrist by
appointment only.
The Morrice Senior
Center will be closed
Friday, July 17, since that
is the day of the annual
Senior Picnic for all three
centers. Reservations are
required.
Saturday, July 18, the
Site Committee will have
a Bake Sale at the IGA in
Perry; 1 to 2 p.m. Monday,
July 20, there will be free
blood pressure readings;
Wednesday, July 22,
there will be a movie;
noon Monday, July 27,
for the Alzheimer’s
Support Group.
Deadline is this
The Independent
Newsgroup is seeking all 4-H
and FFA groups for information
to be included in our 2015 Shiawassee County
Fair publication. The deadline to submit
information for this publication is July 15.
This will be the last day to be included in
this year’s publication!
Current photo of your group,
member names (listed in order in photo),
an update of what your club or FFA group has
done throughout the year and what your club
members will be entering in this year’s 2015 Fair is
the information we need from each group.
You may submit this information either through e-mail:
kselford@gmail.com OR drop it off at
the office located at 1907 W. M-21 in Owosso.
For further information contact
Karen Mead-Elford at (989) 723-1118.
Three special programs
will be held next week
as part of the Every
Hero Has a Story children’s summer reading
program at the Durand
Memorial Branch of
the Shiawassee District
Library.
Tie-dying
shirts, story hour and
Lego day are all scheduled and each program
will count towards a
summer reading badge.
The tie-dye shirts program will be 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7. Children
will need to bring their
own shirts and register
in advance for the program. All dye materials will be provided.
Attending the program
will also count for the
Back in Time badge for
summer reading.
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July 15
Families are welcome
to join Marissa for family story time on the lawn
behind the library at
11 a.m. Friday, July 10.
Marissa will entertain
with books and stories,
and there will be an easy
craft to complete. This
program will count towards the Food badge.
Lego day will be 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday, July
11. Children are invited
to build Lego designs using the library’s kits. The
library staff will also assist children with creating an animation video
of their Lego creations
to help complete their
Entertainment badge.
For more information
on summer reading or
to register for the tiedye program, persons
may call the library,
(989) 288-3743. A full
schedule of events can
also be found on the
library’s website at
www.sdl.lib.mi.us.
At the
Durand
Library
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Healthy Eating, Living
The Community District Library will host the MSU Extension Eat Healthy-Be
Active program for adults during two five-week sessions. Classes will be one
hour each week at the Perry Branch, phone (517) 625-3166 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.
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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 include:
Communication
skill
The South Independent • Sunday, July 5, 2015
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ARTISTRY was demonstrated by children
decorating cupcakes
to complete a quest
toward the Foodie
Badge at the Byron
Branch of the Community District Library. CDL’s Summer
Badge Blast program
continues
through
July 25. For information about events at
all seven locations of
CDL, persons may visit
www.mycdl.org.
(Courtesy Photo)
building, problem solving and teamwork. To reserve a child’s spot, persons need to call (989)
723-5877 and ask for
Taylor or Marvel.
will be Sunday, July 19.
For more information,
persons may call Cloyse
Lundie, (989) 288-2995,
or Thomas Oliver, (989)
239-4570.
DURAND Sportsman’s
Club will host CCW/
CPL classes at the club,
on Prior Road near
Durand. The CPL/CCW
class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
BLOOD DRIVE by
the American Red Cross
at Laingsburg, 1 to 6:45 highlight
p.m. July 20 at St. Isidore
FREE Medical Clinic
Catholic Church, 310 for the uninsured offered
Crum Street.
in Suite 101, 818 W.
King, The Professional
Building. The clinic
entrance and parking
is on the north side of
the Mitchell Center for
REAL ESTATE
AUCTION
Tuesday July 21, 2015
at 6:00pm
Previews:
Sat. 7/11 10am-3:00pm
Tues. 7/14 2-6:00pm
Health and Education.
Persons may walk in
7 to 11 a.m. on specific Saturdays: July 18,
Aug. 1, Aug. 15, Sept. 5
and Sept. 19.
Shiawassee Free Medical
Clinic is a nonprofit
public charity pursuant
to Section 501(c)3 and
Michigan Statute, MCL
333.16277.
Donations
and contributions to the
Shiawassee Free Medical
Clinic are tax-exempt.
For more, persons may
call (989) 720-7866, or
email, shiawasseefreemedicalclinic@aol.com.
Mid-Michigan
Equine Services, PLLC
Laura Pylman, DVM
Providing quality veterinary care to the Michigan horse community.
• 24hour Emergency Care
• Reproduction
• General Medicine
• Lameness
• Dentistry
• Pre-Purchase
517-651-1234
Full-Time Employment Opportunity
Class A CDL Driver
2014 Average Salary $66,000
Starting Rate: $18.00 per hour with Annual Wage
Progression to achieve top Pay of $23.80 per hour
Overtime Paid After 8 Hours Daily
Average Route: 12 hours/day
Martin-Brower of St. Johns, has immediate openings available for Class A
CDL Drivers. Looking for individuals that are able to work various hours
and days. Work schedule includes many weekends and holidays. We dispatch
local routes out of this facility with limited overnights.
9026 Nichols Rd. Gaines,
10 acres, 50’ x 120’arena,
30’ x 60’ barn,
24’ x 30’ barn, 6’x10’
milk house, 1700 sq. ft.,
Farm House 3 bds, 1 bth.
Call! Tim 810.348.6442
www.narhiauctions.com
or Joe 810.287.5001
www.masterbidinc.com
HELP WANTED
You MUST apply online at mbhires.com OR
1-877-MB-HIRES, Ext 101 (1-877-624-4737, Ext 101)
HELP WANTED
All positions must pass post offer drug test. A post offer assessment will also be given
to determine if applicant meets the ergonomic requirements for the position with or
without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of a position.
Restoration and Remodeling
or General Contracting
Matt Vondrasek, Owner
1215 Corunna Ave., Owosso
1-888-725-6675
www.pdrestoration.com
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• Outside Sales Experience - 40hr/wk.
• Knowledge of Shiawassee County
• Advertising/Ad Sales Experience Preferred
This position is perfect for sales pros who LOVE OUTSIDE
SALES and enjoy helping their clients. If you appreciate
hard work, products that deliver RESULTS and additional
opportunities to generate revenue, we might be meant for
each other.
Please submit a resume
Subject: I Love Sales
To: kim@owossoindependent.com
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HELP WANTED
Competitive Wage Progression Plan
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Company Paid Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account Options
401 (K)
Education Assistance
PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual Plan
8 Paid Holidays
Water
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