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Artist Tom Tomasek
A new exhibit opened at the Shiawassee Arts
Center, March 24, showcasing the award-winning
pastel paintings of Ovid artist, Tom Tomasek.
In addition, ten members of the Shiawassee Artists’ Guild (SAG) are displaying their multi-media
offering 20 percent off one purchase from this exhibit during the reception. The show is sponsored by
Donna Hebert.
**While growing up in rural Michigan, Tomasek
was instilled with an appreciation of the land that
surrounded him. He explains, “I feel my mission
as a landscape artist is to document the views our
state provides, whether it is the everyday scenes,
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or the spectacular views of the Great Lakes. It is
all important.” His paintings have been exhibited
throughout the state and can be found in many permanent collections including the Shiawassee Arts
Center. Tomasek’s work has been exhibited at the
Saginaw Art Museum, Muskegon Museum of Art
and Dennos Museum in Traverse City. Three of his
paintings were selected for exhibition in 2010-11
at the Michigan Governor’s Residence in Lansing.
Also, the book, “Art of the Sleeping Bear Dunes,”
as well as the “Pastel Journal” and “My City” magazines have published his work. He has conducted
pastel painting workshops at Interlochen Center
for the Arts, Saginaw Art Museum, the Shiawassee
Arts Center and for the Mid-Michigan Art Guild.
In 2014, Tomasek was one of four Michigan artists selected to exhibit in the “Art from the Lakes”
art and artist exchange program with Michigan’s
Sister State, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The artists
traveled throughout Shiga, exhibited at two galleries and had the chance to visit with Japanese artists
and tour their studios. Tomasek states that this current exhibit is both a document of Michigan and
(Courtesy Photo) his time spent in Japan where he discovered new
landscapes to paint.
artwork in an exhibit entitled Kaleidoscope. Both
**The Shiawassee Artists’ Guild is celebrating
shows continue through April 26.
its 10th anniversary in 2015 in its mission to obThe opening reception to meet the artists, see serve, be inspired, express, learn, share and suptheir work and enjoy good food and music is 2 to port each others’ artistic endeavors. Members
4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the SAC, which is
Continued on Page 6
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – This year’s keynote speaker at the
Shiawassee Economic
Development Partnership’s annual meeting
Thursday, March 19,
at the Baker College
Welcome Center was
Courtney Dunbar, Industrial Site Consulting Team Leader for
Omaha,
Nebraskabased Olsson Associates (right).
Dunbar is well-known
and highly respected
in the site selection
world, and works on
helping businesses find
locations for company
expansion throughout the country. She has been working with the SEDP
on developing a building preparedness strategy in the county and shared
some of her findings during the meeting.
(Independent Photo/MELISSA SHEPARD)
RESIGNING – Randy Woodworth, a
member of the city
Planning Commission
in Owosso, announced
on Friday, March 20,
he was resigning, effectively immediately,
since his business continues to grow, thus
increasing the likelihood of a conflict of
interest in continuing
on the planning commission, “inherent or
perceived.”
Woodworth and a partner bought the historic Matthews Building last
year from Corunna City Manager Joe Sawyer and his wife Tammy with
plans for the Mueller Brothers Brewery building in eastern sections to be
developed into main floor retail and upper floor apartments plus have a
microbrewery in the Annex, which is along the Shiawassee River. He is
shown speaking during a Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce
Chamber A-M meeting at the Owosso-area Big Boy during the winter.
(Independent Photo/
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Marta Lois
(Independent Photo/MELISSA SHEPARD)
Fight
For Air
Climb
By Melissa Shepard,
associate editor
Marta Lois of Caledonia Township, a native of
Slovakia, participated in
the American Lung Association’s 2015 Fight For
Air Climb Detroit at General Motors’ Renaissance
Center on March 1.
She, along with her
daughter,
Bernadette
Lois, climbed 70 flights
of stairs. Lois completed
the climb in 22 minutes
and 8 seconds, finishing
number 739 out of 938
people. She was number 431 overall of total
women and number 1
overall in the 70-plus
age category. She raised
$810. As of Wednesday,
March 18, the event had
raised $346,000.
There is a registration
fee and $100 must be
raised before contestants
can compete. The Fight
for Air Climb is one
of the American Lung
Association’s signature
fundraising events. With
events in more than 65
cities, participants young
and old, climb to raise
funds in support of the
mission of the American
Lung Association: “To
save lives by improving
lung health and preventing lung disease.”
These unique events
are hosted in prominent
skyscrapers, stadiums
or arenas and challenge
participants as they
walk, run or race up
hundreds of steps. Sometimes called a “vertical
road race,” teams and
individual participants
can use the event as a
fitness target, as a race
or as a great way to be
active and meet new
friends while raising
money for much needed
research and programs.
Last year alone, Fight
for Air Climbs raised
more than $7 million to
help provide lifesaving
education, research and
advocacy so we can beat
lung disease and soon
find a cure.
This was Marta’s third
time completing the
climb. The first time, in
2011, she went halfway
– 40 flights of stairs,
the following two times,
she went all 70 flights.
When asked if she plans
on competing again next
year, she said, “I will
continue as long as I feel
good enough to. It is a
good cause. We also participate in memory of my
brother and my dad, who
both passed away from
lung cancer.”
Marta practices at Memorial Healthcare, walking up and down the five
floors twice a week. She
also tries to keep active,
walking and working
outside in her yard. Marta and her daughter keep
busy, participating in
events like the Crim Race
in Flint, other 5K events
and once they even made
a 30-mile bike ride from
Petoskey to Charlevoix
and back to Petoskey in
three hours.
Dr. Albert A. Elsesser Dies
Longtime Perry-area veterinarian, Dr. Albert Elsesser,
died Monday, March 23, 2015. Albert A. Elsesser, age 89
of Perry, was born Feb. 25, 1926 in Lansing, Mich. to Albert and Olive (Martin) Elsesser.
Al graduated from East Lansing High School in 1944 and
Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1947.
Al married Joyce E. Johnson in 1947 and she predeceased
him in 2002. He married Audrey M. Cole in July of 2012 and she survives.
He is survived by his four children, Terri (Lou) Lambert, Richard (Rebecca) Elsesser, Chuck (Cathy) Elsesser and Mary (Dan) Willett; his seven grandchildren,
and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are Audrey’s four daughters, Terry
(Dave) Schanski, Jackie (Richard) Hohenstein, Chris (John) Dukes, Cathy (Don)
Grill; 14 step grandchildren, and 31 step great-grandchildren. He leaves two very
special friends, Ray Reynolds and Rich Hudson, with whom he enjoyed many
years of friendship. Al’s many friends will be remembered dearly by the family.
Al spent his career helping animals, large and small, in the Perry area. He was
an avid hunter and fisherman, even traveling to Great Bear and Great Slave Lakes
in the Arctic Circle to fish for Arctic Char. He hunted deer until this last season.
Al was a member of the Perry Congregational Church for over sixty years. He
served in many capacities as Board member, Treasurer, and Deacon. He served
on the Perry and Woodhull townships Board of Trustees for many years, was a
member of the local Food Bank and served on the Shiawassee Salvation Army
board for many years.
His avocation was woodworking. He created many pieces of beautiful furniture,
which the entire family has in their homes today.
Funeral services will be at the Perry Congregational Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, with Pastor John Walworth officiating. Burial will follow at Rose
Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Watkins Brothers Funeral
Home in Perry 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday plus 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to be made to the Perry
Congregational Church or to Sparrow Hospice. Online condolences may be sent
to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com.
HIGHLIGHTS
“BOOKS ARE FUN” is
back, with great books and
gifts of any occasion, said
Peggy Schnepp of the Memorial Healthcare Auxiliary. This will be in the South
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WORSHIP SERVICES
DIRECTORY
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
INDEPENDENT
Owosso Assembly of God
1150 N. Shiawassee St., Owosso
989-725-8219
Sunday 11am & 6pm
The Salvation Army Church
302 E. Exchange St., Owosso
989-725-7485 • Sunday Coffee
& Fellowship 10am
Sunday Worship Service 10:30am
Brunch & Fellowship at Noon
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church of Corunna
1120 S. Legion Rd., Corunna
989-743-5400 • Sunday 10:30am
CATHOLIC
St. Joseph Catholic Church
915 E. Oliver St., Owosso
989-725-5215 • Sat. 4:30pm
Sunday 8am, 10:30am
St. Paul Catholic Church
111 N. Howell St., Owosso
989-723-4277 • Sat. 5pm
Sunday 8am, 10:00am, Noon
www.stpaulowosso.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST
First Church of Christ
585 E. North St., Owosso
989-725-5039
Worship 10:30am & 5:30pm Sunday
Owosso Church of Christ
2005 S. M-52, Owosso
Sunday School 9:30am
Sunday Worship 10:30am, 6pm
Pastor Steve Lockwood
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Thursday, April 2, and 7
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3. Proceeds benefit hospital
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CONGREGATIONAL
First Congregational Church, UCC
327 N. Washington St., Owosso
989-723-3010 • Sun. 10:30am
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EPISCOPAL
Christ Episcopal Church
120 Goodhue St. (Fayette Square)
Owosso
989-723-2495 • Sun. 10:00am
LUTHERAN
St. Philip Lutheran Church (LCMS)
219 W. Oliver St., Owosso
989-723-6238
Sunday 10am & Wed. 7pm
NAZARENE
Owosso First Church
Of The Nazarene
1865 S. M-52, Owosso
989-723-2229
Early Service 8:30am
2nd Service 10:45am
Classes 9:45am
WESLEYAN
Northgate Wesleyan Church
1687 N. M-52, Owosso
989-725-9339
Sunday School 9:30am
Worship Gathering 11am
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Cook Grant Allows Arc
Shiawassee Staffing
Support to Expand Programs,
Increase Public Outreach
The Arc Shiawassee County is continuing to work
on expanding its programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the county
thanks to a $17,558 grant awarded from the Cook
Family Foundation for staffing.
Using the funds, the organization will be able to
continue to employ its three full-time employees at
that capacity over the next year, and work to expand
the new Representative Payee program, which is a
partnership with the Social Security Administration.
This means that the organization is appointed or
chosen by an individual who receives Social Security or SSI benefits, and will assist the individual by
assessing the beneficiary’s needs to best decide how
benefits are spent. An individual’s personal care and
well-being are always of utmost importance, and support to function as independent adults in the community. “Our agency is also working to secure funding
for a job skills program, and to increase community
visibility,” it was noted.
Executive Director Lynn Grubb and the board
of directors have attended the Nonprofit Capacity Building events sponsored by the Cook Family
Foundation for Nonprofits in Shiawassee County
through the Nonprofit Network, which is an asset
to the members of the organization. “The Nonprofit
Capacity Building Program has helped us identify
opportunities to strengthen our organization and
identify ways that volunteers can help us grow our
programs,” said Grubb.
The Cook Family Foundation provides a great deal of
support for The Arc Shiawassee throughout the year,
said Foundation Executive Director Tom Cook when
asked about the Arc: “We are impressed with the hard
work the board and staff have put into building up The
Arc. They have improved their governance, marketing
and staff capacity, and we are happy to make this investment to help them further add capacity.”
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The Arc Shiawassee was founded in Shiawassee
County in 1956, and is an advocacy organization for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in Shiawassee County. For more information, persons can contact the Arc office, (989) 7237377, or check the website, www.arcofshiawassee.org.
Major Industrial
Expansion
A 50,000-square-foot addition Site Plan at the Machine Tool and Gear plant, 405 S. Chestnut in Owosso, was conditionally approved Monday night by the
city Planning Commission. The 200 by 250-foot addition will be on the east side of the present building.
A review of drainage and lighting by an engineer was
requested by planners.
The company’s first plant in the area is on N. Shiawassee in Corunna’s in northside industrial park.
“It’s great to see industrial facility construction!”
said Shiawassee Economic Development Partnership
President/CEO Justin Horvath on Monday.
Machine Tool and Gear, which produces components for the auto and truck industry, is the largest
manufacturing employer in the county with more
than 400 employees between the two plants.
Corunna Bands
and Choirs at
District Festivals
“Kudos go out to Corunna Choirs as they participated at District 5 Choral Festival held at Central Michigan University on Tuesday, March 10,” it was stated
by a school representative. The high school Varsity
Chorale received a good rating and complimentary
comments from the judges. The Middle School Chorale received an Excellent rating with a perfect score
in sight reading. The choirs are under the direction of
Mrs. Cheryl Gapinski.
Corunna bands under the baton of Mr. Craig Luft
performed well at their District 5 Band and Orchestra
Festival held Saturday, March 14, at St. Johns High
School. The seventh grade band received excellent
comments from the judges, the eighth grade band received an overall 1 rating as did the high school Symphonic band. The Symphonic Band received straight
1’s in performance.
Congratulations to the students who participated in
these fine musical groups.
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Chicory Chipmunk presents:
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Children are invited to join Chicory Chipmunk at
the Harris Nature Center, 3998 Van Atta Road, in
Meridian Township at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, for
this month’s Chipmunk Story Time, “Listen to Raindrops.” The story times are open to preschool and elementary children. The fee is $3 per child/session and
is due at the time of the program.
“Chicory Chipmunk is a puppet who, along with nature center staff, reads nature stories once a month,”
said Kati Adams, Harris Nature Center Park naturalist. “This month’s story time is about rain.” The stories are followed by games, a craft or a walk.
HIGHLIGHT
BLOOD COLLECTION
– The next community
blood drive in Chesaning
will be at the Fire Department on W. Brady Road
(M-57) east of M-52, noon
to 6 p.m. Friday, April 3.
“Please donate if you can
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THE Woda Group – a development, construction
and management group that has offices in Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan and Ohio – is
coordinating the re-development of the former
Corunna Public Schools Shiawassee Street School
in downtown Corunna into a 40-unit, multi-level
Senior-in-Family residence.
Attending the meeting was P. Craig Patterson
(shown) at the March 16 Corunna Council meeting. Patterson is senior vice-president of The Woda
Group, Inc., of Mackinaw City and attended the
meeting to answer any questions on behalf of Cavalier Greene Housing Association, Ltd., and its redevelopment and renovation plans.
“Everything is to be to Lansing by 5 p.m. April
1,” Patterson said of the MSHDA application
process. MSHDA provides financial and technical assistance through public and private partnerships to create and preserve safe and decent
affordable housing.
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Freeman says. “But every puppy and dog will get a
participation certificate just for attending our class.”
Classes will begin 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2,
and continue consecutively for six weeks Monday
and Thursday evenings and be held at 725 Lincoln
Avenue in Owosso, depending on which class a person enrolls in. Cost is $60 per dog and handler. There
is a limit of 10 pups/dogs and handlers per class with
advance registration and payment are required.
For more information, persons may call Lisa Freeman, (989) 729-2124, or to register simply log onto
www.dogspawsforhealing.com (click on spring group
class link), or contact Freeman via email lisafree@
charter.net, or mail a check/money order “with you/
your dog’s information to: Lisa Freeman, 725 Lincoln
Avenue, Owosso, MI 48867. Pups/dogs must be up to
date on shots and have license. Private training sesLISA Freeman’s recently adopted rescue puppy, sions are also available and are required for all agAngel Eyes, a husky mix, who is in training for pet gressive dogs.”
therapy/service dog work.
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Spring Group Puppy and
Dog Training Classes
“Calling all puppy and dog owners!” said AKC
Evaluator, dog trainer, and certified pet therapist Lisa
Freeman of Owosso. “I will be offering my spring
group puppy and dog training classes beginning the
first week in April.
“Owners and pups (dogs) in our basic class will
learn everything from the basics, come and sit to
more advanced commands such as down, stay, leave
it, and how to walk on a leash without pulling as well
as heeling. We also offer advanced training and help
dogs to overcome anxiety and aggression.”
A dog behavior specialist, Freeman has been called
the “Dog Whisperer” of Michigan, as she’s traveled all
over the state to train and rehabilitate pups and dogs that
would otherwise have to be re-homed or euthanized.
“Puppies and dogs, especially rescues, go through
stages and traumas just like children and adults can,”
Freeman says. “We teach owners how to work through
those traumas and help their dogs to be less stressed,
socially stable, and become more obedient.”
Freeman deals with puppy and dog behaviors on a
daily basis. “We offer behavior management training
for PTSD, separation anxiety, barking, jumping, leash
pulling and biting,” she says. “But these behaviors are
more efficiently dealt with during, one on one, private
training sessions.”
Puppies and dogs can also earn certificates and
degrees. “We offer the AKC Star Puppy, Canine
Good Citizen Award and Title, Community Canine
Title and the Public Access Test for Service dogs,”
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more likely to be killed in the two weeks after leaving
than in any other time during the relationship. With
these reasons in mind, perhaps the next time you hear
of a domestic violence situation, the question that
first comes to mind will no longer be “Why does she
stay?” but rather, “What can I do to help?” If you are
a survivor of domestic violence, and you would like
help, contact the SafeCenter 24-hour hotline toll free,
1-877-952-7283.
SafeCenter is a non-profit agency whose vision is
for all individuals to experience the right to be free
from violence. Our mission is to build comprehensive and sustainable community strategies to eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Shiawassee and
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County
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the 22nd
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on the
day day
of April,
at 10:00
o’clock
Local
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mortgage
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at 6.500
per annum
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all legal
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Woda Group Cavalier
Greene Redevelopment
Project Moves Forward
has offices in Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan and Ohio. Attending the
meeting was P. Craig Patterson, senior
vice-president of The Woda Group, Inc.,
of Mackinaw City to answer any questions on behalf of the Cavalier Greene
Housing Association Limited (Ltd.) and
its plans to convert the former school
into a 40-unit, multi-level Senior-inFamily residence. Council members
voted 4-2 to approve the PILOT that
will set property taxes at four percent of
gross revenues – or about $9,000 annually to be split among the various taxing
jurisdictions. At the end of the 16 years,
another PILOT may be requested and
negotiated. Of note, the former Lincoln
School in Owosso has a four percent
By Helen A. Granger, staff writer
Five separate March 16 actions by the
Corunna City Council moved forward
plans to redevelop and renovate the former Corunna Public Schools Shiawassee Street School at 106 S. Shiawassee
(M-71) in downtown Corunna.
The first action was a public hearing to
address what is known as a Payment in
Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) ordinance for the
city. A 16-year PILOT was requested by
the Woda Group – a development, construction and management group that
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PILOT on the project planned there.
The second action was a Public Hearing to change the city zoning ordinance
for the former school property from
C-1 to RM-2 multiple-family residential/high rise. Re-zoning to RM-2 is
more desirable, said Merilee Lawson,
Corunna planner/assessor. “It gives the
city more control for the future,” she
said. Lawson presented a four-page
document outlining what is and is not
allowed under the RM-2 designation
such as maintaining any green spaces,
not allowing additions to the edge of a
property line, minimum square footages and more. Shortly after the public
hearing, the third action was to approve
the zoning ordinance change.
The council’s fourth action was to approve a Municipal Services Agreement
(MSA) with Cavalier Greene Housing
Association Ltd. It was explained that
the development will be charged at the
same rates for water, sewer, fire, ambulance, emergency and other services.
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And, finally the fifth action was to approve a resolution expressing Corunna’s continued support for the Cavalier Greene Housing Association Ltd.
project. The resolution is part of the
application process by the Michigan
State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA). MSHDA provides financial and technical assistance through
public and private partnerships to
create and preserve safe and decent
affordable housing.
The former Shiawassee Street School
renovation is being planned mainly as
a Senior-in-Family MSHDA-supported
project and would allow those younger than age 55 years to reside there.
This arrangement would accommodate a single child or couple who are
caring for a parent/grandparents or a
grandparent(s) caring for a grandchild,
for example, among other family living
arrangements.
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‘Easter:
Yesterday,
Today and
Forever’
KALEIDOSCOPE, which is the Shiawassee Artists Guild’s exhibit.
(Courtesy Photo)
SAC Showcases AwardWinning Pastel Artist
Continued from Page 1
participating in this exhibit are Janet Baugher, Jeanne
Curtis, Regina Moskal and Linda Ruehle of Owosso,
Bonnie Brown, Susan McGuire and Susan Newcom
of Corunna, Jann Johnson Lardie and Julie Penfold
of Perry and Tamara Sanders of Bancroft. The artists
work individually and jointly in a variety of media
including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, encaustic,
drawing, pen and ink, printmaking, pottery, collage
and jewelry. Membership is open to Mid-Michigan
artists who wish to actively participate in Guild programs and go through a jury process.
The Shiawassee Arts Center, 206 Curwood Castle
Drive in Owosso, and is open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday. It features the artwork of local and
statewide artists in eight galleries including the Frieseke Gallery and a specialty Gift Shop. The public is
welcome and there is no admission charge.
SAC, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary in
2015, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
encourage participation and appreciation of the arts.
For more information, persons may call the Arts Center, (989) 723-8354 or visit www.shiawasseearts.org.
Letter to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
With April Fools’ Day just around the corner, it appears that the meat, egg and dairy industries have
been playing us for fools all year-round. Their are
more remarkable hoaxes include “California’s happy
cows,” “Free-range chickens,” “Humane slaughter.”
All lies.
Less fun is the stuff they never talk about. Like the
hundreds of millions of chickens crammed seven into
a cage designed for one, unable to move or spread
their wings. Or their hundreds of millions of male
counterparts ground up live at birth and fed to other
chickens, or just dumped into plastic garbage bags
to suffocate slowly. Or the miserable breeding sows
Providing Positive
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EASTER For Kids Egg
Hunt will be 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 4, at Christ
Evangelical
Lutheran
Church and School, 16070
W. Brady Road (corner
of M-57 and S. Hemlock
Road). All children through
sixth grade are invited to
participate. The event is
free. For more, persons may
contact the church office,
(Courtesy Photo) (989) 845-2600.
Senior pastor Mark Kincaid invites area music
friends to a special music presentation, “Easter:
Yesterday—Today—Forever” at the Owosso Free
Methodist Church, 1249
N. Chipman. The program will be shared for the
community at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and during
the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service on March 29.
“The events that took place two thousand years ago
changed the course of history. The death, burial and
Resurrection of Jesus Christ are the centerpiece of
Christendom faith. No other religious figure has ever
been reported to come back to life after their death,
except Jesus Christ!” shared Pastor Kincaid.
The music program has been created and directed by the church’s worship leader, Lynn Webster.
Tammy Sporcic will be the primary narrator. “The
songs and narrations reveal the message of the title,”
said Webster.
The presentation will utilize soloists, along with a
Mixed Ensemble, Ladies’ Ensemble and children of
the church. Featured soloists include Cindi Horak,
Mark Kincaid, Mike Reath, Lynn Webster and Amy
Welch. Evelyn Burl is directing the children in their
part, and Chad Belbeck is the sound engineer.
“We’re confident this music presentation will share
the Easter message in a fresh way. We invite Owossoarea residents to come and contemplate the essence
of our faith,” said Pastor Kincaid in closing. For additional information, persons may contact the church
office, (989) 723-3695 or Webster, (989) 723-1288.
producing millions of piglets per year while trapped
in tiny steel cages.
All in the spirit of year-round April Fools’ Day, the
meat industry has even developed a whole dictionary of fun terms to fool unwary consumers. Those
filthy cesspools of animal waste that poison downwind neighbors with putrid odors? They call them
“lagoons.” And to make sure that kids don’t confuse
the pig flesh on their plate with “Babe” or “Wilbur,”
they call it “pork.”
Ah, those meat industry folks are such kidders. But
they won’t be fooling American consumers much longer. Anyway, happy April Fools’ Day, everyone!
Luigi Prestone, Owosso
HIGHLIGHTS
CHESANING Lions
Club Easter Egg Hunt, starts
at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4,
at Showboat Park in Chesaning. For children ages 1
through 11. All welcome.
MORRICE United Methodist Church will host an
Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 4. The hunt
is open to those in preschool through grade six.
The church is at 204 Main
Street in Morrice.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW
IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may
be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages,
if any, shall be limited solely to the
return of the bid amount tendered at
sale, plus interest.
MORTGAGE SALE - Default has
been made in the conditions of a
mortgage made by Timothy D. aka
Timothy D. Francis and Tammy L.
Francis, Husband and Wife, original
mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee, dated February 28, 2006, and
recorded on March 13, 2006 in Liber
1093 on Page 295, in Shiawassee
county records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Ocwen
Loan Servicing, LLC as assignee, on
which mortgage there is claimed to
be due at the date hereof the sum of
Fifty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Seventy-Seven and 90/100 Dollars
($52,777.90).
Under the power of sale contained
in said mortgage and the statute in
such case made and provided, notice
is hereby given that said mortgage
will be foreclosed by a sale of the
mortgaged premises, or some part of
them, at public vendue, at the place of
holding the circuit court within Shiawassee County, at 10:00 AM, on April
15, 2015.
Said premises are situated in Township of Owosso, Shiawassee County,
Michigan, and are described as:
A part of Southwest 1/4 of section
14, in Township 7 North, Range 2
East, Owosso Township, Shiawassee
County, Michigan described as beginning at a poing which is 2 chains and
50 links West and 10 chains and 50
links North of the South quarter post
of said section; thence North parallel
with the North and South quarter line
of said Section a distance of 132 feet;
thence West parallel with the South
line of said Section a distance of 198
feet; thence South parallel with said
North and South quarter line 132 feet
and thence East 198 feet to the point
of beginning. Also Know as Lots 3,
4 and 5, of Block 3 of Keifers Unrecorded plat.
The redemption period shall be 6
months from the date of such sale,
unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in
which case the redemption period shall
be 30 days from the date of such sale.
If the property is sold at foreclosure
sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised
Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to
MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be
held responsible to the person who
buys the property at the mortgage
foreclosure sale or to the mortgage
holder for damaging the property during the redemption period.
Dated: March 18, 2015
For more information, please call:
FC H (248) 593-1300
Trott Law, P.C.
Attorneys For Servicer
31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200
Farmington Hills, Michigan 483345422
File #356542F02
(03-18)(04-08)
5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April
17, at Owosso VFW Post,
519 S. Chipman; adults, $7,
children $5, under 2, free.
CHICKEN DINNER
– Burns Grange No. 160,
6630 Cole Road, Bancroft,
chicken dinner 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29.
Family style; $8 for adults,
$3 for children 5 through
12 years of age, younger
than 5 are free. Take-outs
available. The last spring
chicken dinner will be Sunday, May 3.
LEGAL NOTICE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED
FOR THIS PURPOSE. IF YOU
ARE IN THE MILITARY, PLEASE
CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE
NUMBER LISTED BELOW.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may
be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your
damages, if any, shall be limited solely
to the return of the bid amount tendered
at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser
shall have no further recourse against
the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the
Mortgagee’s attorney.
MORTGAGE SALE – Default has
been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Oscar Vargas
and Maria E Vargas, His Wife to Saxon
Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, dated May
24, 2002 and recorded June 5, 2002
in Liber 1013 Page 486 and modified
by agreement dated October 17, 2007
and recorded August 5, 2009 in Liber
1139 Page 222 Shiawassee County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was
assigned through mesne assignments
to: Deutsche Bank Trust Company
Americas, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2002-2, Mortgage
Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series
2002-2, by assignment dated January
28, 2015 and subsequently recorded
in Shiawassee County Records on
which mortgage there is claimed to be
due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Seven Thousand Two Hundred
Seventeen Dollars and Sixty Cents
($77,217.60) including interest 2% per
annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute
in such case made and provided, notice
is hereby given that said mortgage will
be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them,
at public vendue, Circuit Court of Shiawassee County at 10:00AM on April
1, 2015 Said premises are situated in
City of Owosso, Shiawassee County,
Michigan, and are described as: A Part
Of Block 1 Of The Plat Of George
Thomas’s Addition To The City Of
Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan, As Recorded In Liber 1 Of Plats,
Page 51, Shiawassee County Records,
And Described As Beginning On The
North Line Of Lynn Street At A Point
228.00 Feet West Of The Southeast
Corner Of Said Block 1, Thence West
To The Southwest Corner Of Said
Block 1, Thence North 75.30 Feet To
A Point Which Is 60.00 Feet South Of
The Northwest Corner Of Said Block
1, Thence East To A Line Which Is
228.00 Feet West Of The East Line
Of Said Block 1 Thence South To
The Place Of Beginning. Commonly
known as 215 State Street, Owosso MI
48867 The redemption period shall be
6 months from the date of such sale,
unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL
600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the
date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL
600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or
unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies.
If the property is sold at foreclosure
sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised
Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL
600.3278, the borrower will be held
responsible to the person who buys
the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder
for damaging the property during the
redemption period. Dated: 3/04/2015
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2002-2, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2002-2,
Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South
Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI
48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No:
14-11184 (03-04)(03-25)
HIGHLIGHT
HELP – Volunteers needed: Capital Area Community Services, Inc. is looking for volunteers to assist
in the Shiawassee County
office. Openings are for receptionist, commodity food
distribution, clerical and
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE
THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE
USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW
IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale
may be rescinded by the foreclosing
mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to
the return of the bid amount tendered
at sale, plus interest.
MORTGAGE SALE - Default has
been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by William J. Daunt and
Barbara J. Daunt, His Wife, original
mortgagor(s), to Citizens Bank, N.A.
f/k/a RBS Citizens N.A. successor by
merger and/or name change to First
Federal of Michigan, The Michigan
Operating name of Charter One Bank,
FSB, Mortgagee, dated April 4, 1997,
and recorded on April 10, 1997 in
Liber 882 on Page 548, in Shiawassee
county records, Michigan, on which
mortgage there is claimed to be due at
the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Six
Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight
and 42/100 Dollars ($76,928.42).
Under the power of sale contained
in said mortgage and the statute in
such case made and provided, notice
is hereby given that said mortgage
will be foreclosed by a sale of the
mortgaged premises, or some part of
them, at public vendue, at the place of
holding the circuit court within Shiawassee County, at 10:00 AM, on April
8, 2015.
Said premises are situated in Township of Vernon, Shiawassee County,
Michigan, and are described as: Parcel
A: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Vernon
Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, described as beginning on the
South line of section 25 at a point
462.00 Feet East from the Southwest
corner of said section, thence North 00
Degrees 15 Minutes 30 seconds West
692.85 Feet parallel with the West line
of said section to the North line of the
South 21 Acres of the Southwest 1/4
of the Southwest 1/4, thence South
89 Degrees 55 Minutes 40 Seconds
East 306.00 Feet along said North
line, Thence South 00 Degrees 15
Minutes 30 Seconds East 693.31 Feet,
thence North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes
30 Seconds West 306.00 Feet on the
South line of said section to the Point
of beginning.
Parcel B: Beginning on the South
line of section 25, Township 6 North,
Range 4 East, Vernon Township, Shiawassee County, Michigan, at a point
210 Feet East from the Southwest Corner of said section 25; thence North 00
Degrees 15 Minutes 30 seconds West
692.47 feet parallel with the West line
of section 25; thence South 89 Degrees
55 Minutes 40 Seconds East 252 Feet;
thence South 00 Degrees 15 Minutes
30 Seconds East 692.85 Feet; thence
North 89 Degrees 50 Minutes 30 Seconds West 252 Feet on South line of
section 25 to the point of beginning.
The redemption period shall be 6
months from the date of such sale,
unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in
which case the redemption period shall
be 30 days from the date of such sale.
If the property is sold at foreclosure
sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised
Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to
MCL 600.3278 the borrower will be
held responsible to the person who
buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder
for damaging the property during the
redemption period.
Dated: March 11, 2015
For more information, please call:
FC J (248) 593-1311
Trott Law, P.C.
Attorneys For Servicer
31440 Northwestern Hwy Ste 200
Farmington Hills, Michigan
48334-5422
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A SYNOPSIS OF THE CORUNNA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
March 16, 2015
Present: Rodriguez, Sliwa, Horton, Bennett, Johnson, Hess.
Absent: None.
Guests: Joe Sawyer, City Manager; Merilee Lawson, City Planner/Assessor; Tim Crawford, Superintendent of Public
Works; Scott Johnson, CCFD; Craig Patterson, Woda Group; Ben Frederick, Mayor, City of Owosso; Justin Horvath,
SEDP; John Fattal, Corunna Public Schools; Chris Thelan, Consumers Energy; Rex Menzer; Bill Lulham; Diane
Johnson; John and Jennifer Lawson; Bob Morehouse; Jess Robison, Argus Press; Helen Granger, Independent.
The meeting was called to order in council chambers in the lower level of the Community Center by Mayor Kerridge
at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING: Bennett moved, Johnson seconded, to approve the minutes of the March
2, 2015 regular council meeting.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Sliwa, Horton, Bennett, Johnson, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Johnson moved, Bennett seconded, to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Sliwa, Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF VENDOR DISBURSEMENTS: Johnson moved, Horton seconded, to approve vendor disbursements
from 02-27-2015 through 03-12-2015, as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ben Frederick, Mayor of the City of Owosso, gave information on Habitat for Humanity. John
Lawson, 503 N. Brady St., discussed the PILOT program.
MANAGER’S REPORT: Nothing to report.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16 2015, AT 7:15 P.M., FOR ORDINANCE #15-01 ADOPTING
CHAPTER 24 (SECTIONS 24-1 THROUGH 24-13) OF THE CORUNNA CITY CODE TITLED GAS FRANCHISE:
Johnson moved, Rodriguez seconded, to leave regular council session and enter into the public hearing for Ordinance
#15-01, Adopting Chapter 24 (Sections 24-1 through 24-13) of the Corunna City Code Titled Gas Franchise.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Sliwa, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Bennett, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
Time was 7:18 p.m.
Lawson stated that this is a renewal of an agreement the city has had with Consumers.
Johnson moved, Rodriguez seconded, to leave public hearing and enter back into regular council session.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Johnson, Horton, Rodriguez, Sliwa, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
Time was 7:20 p.m.
Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to approve Ordinance #15-01, Adopting Chapter 24 (Sections 24-1 through 24-13) of
the Corunna City Code Titled Gas Franchise.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Horton, Johnson, Sliwa, Hess, Bennett.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CITY OF CORUNNA, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 15-01
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 24 (Sections 24-1 through 24-13) OF THE CORUNNA CITY CODE
TITLED GAS FRANCHISE granting to CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the
right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the
highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CITY OF
CORUNNA, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CORUNNA ORDAINS:
Sec. 24-1. Grant, term.
The CITY OF CORUNNA, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the Consumers Energy Company,
a Michigan corporation, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called “Grantee,” the right, power and authority to lay,
maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges,
waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CITY OF CORUNNA, SHIAWASSEE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN, hereinafter called “City”, for a period of thirty (30) years.
Sec. 24-2. Consideration.
In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform all things
required by the terms hereof.
Sec. 24-3. Conditions.
No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than
necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall be restored to the same order and condition as when said
work was commenced. All of Grantee’s pipes and mains shall be so placed in the highways and other public places as
not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes.
Sec. 24-4. Hold harmless.
Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the City free and harmless from all loss, costs and expense to which it may
be subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized.
In case any action is commenced against the City on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon
notice, defend the City and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent
construction and maintenance.
Sec. 24-5. Extensions.
Said Grantee shall construct and extend its gas distribution system within said City and shall furnish gas to applicants
residing therein in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
Sec. 24-6. Franchise not exclusive.
The rights, power and authority herein granted are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may be furnished
hereunder.
Sec. 24-7. Rates.
Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the inhabitants of said City for gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by
the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and
regulate gas rates and rules regulating such service in said City, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such
rates and rules shall be subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said City,
acting by its City Council, or by said Grantee.
Sec. 24-8. Revocation.
The franchise granted by this article is subject to revocation upon sixty (60) days written notice by the party desiring
such revocation.
Sec. 24-9. Michigan Public Service Commission jurisdiction.
Said Grantee shall, as to all other conditions and elements of service not herein fixed, be and remain subject to the
reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to gas service
in said City.
Sec. 24-10. Repealer.
This ordinance, when accepted and published as herein provided, shall repeal and supersede the provisions of a gas
ordinance adopted by the City Council on May 20, 1985 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and
authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets,
alleys, bridges and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the CITY OF CORUNNA, SHIAWASSEE
COUNTY, MICHIGAN and amendments, if any, to such ordinance whereby a gas franchise was granted to Consumers
Energy Company.
Sec. 24-11. Assignment.
Grantee shall not assign this franchise to any other person, firm or corporation without the prior written approval of the
City. The City shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to an assignment if the assignee is financially able to carry
out Grantee’s obligation under this franchise. This assignment of this franchise to a subsidiary, division or affiliated
corporation of Grantee or its parent corporation shall not be considered an assignment requiring the consent of City.
Sec. 24-12. Compliance with City Charter and Ordinances.
During the term of this franchise, Grantee shall comply with all applicable City Charter provisions and ordinances,
provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver by Grantee of any of its existing or future rights
under state or federal law.
Sec. 24-13. Effective date.
This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof; provided, however, it shall cease
and be of no effect after thirty (30) days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same
in writing filed with the City Clerk. Upon acceptance and publication hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract
between said City and said Grantee.
We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the City Council of the CITY OF CORUNNA,
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 16th day of March, 2015.
Chuck Kerridge, City Mayor
Attest: Nichole Cowdrey, City Clerk
CONSIDER ORDINANCE #15-02, CITY OF CORUNNA PILOT (PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES) WITH
CAVALIER GREENE: Johnson moved, Horton seconded, to accept Ordinance #15-02, City of Corunna PILOT
(Payment in Lieu of Taxes) with Cavalier Greene.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Horton, Johnson, Hess, Bennett.
No: Rodriguez, Sliwa.
Motion CARRIED.
CITY OF CORUNNA, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE #15-02
“CITY OF CORUNNA PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) ORDINANCE”
AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A TAX EXEMPTION ORDINANCE FOR A SERVICE CHARGE IN LIEU OF
TAXES PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ACT NO 364 OF THE PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN ON 1966
(MCL 125.1401, et. seq., MSA 116.114(1), et. seq., AS AMENDED). TITLE 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
ARTICLE V MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION.
THE CITY OF CORUNNA ORDAINS:
Section 1. This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the “City of Corunna Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT)
Ordinance”.
Section 2. Preamble
It is acknowledged that it is a proper public purpose of the State of Michigan and its political subdivisions to provide
housing for its citizens of low income and to encourage the development of such housing by providing for a service
charge in lieu of property taxes in accordance with the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 (1966 PA
346, as amended, MCL 125.1401, et seq, MSA 116.114(1), et seq). The City is authorized by this Act to establish or
change the service charge to be paid in lieu of taxes by any or all classes of housing exempt from taxation under this
Act at any amount it chooses, not to exceed the taxes that would be paid but for this Act.
It is further acknowledged that such housing for persons of low and moderate income is a public necessity, and as the
City will be benefited and improved by such housing is a valid public purpose, the continuance of the provisions of this
Ordinance for tax exemption and the service charge in lieu of taxes during the period contemplated in this Ordinance
are essential to determination of economic feasibility of housing developments which are constructed and financed in
reliance of such tax exemption.
The City acknowledges that Cavalier Greene Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership (a sponsor)
has offered, subject to receipt of a mortgage loan from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, to erect,
own and operate a housing development identified as Cavalier Greene on certain property located at 106 S. Shiawassee
Street in the City to serve persons of low income, and that Cavalier Greene Limited Dividend Housing Association
Limited Partnership has offered to pay the City on account of this housing development an annual service charge for
public services in lieu of all taxes.
Section 3. Definitions
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this
section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:]
Act means the State Housing Development Authority Act, being public Act 346, of the State of Michigan, as
amended.
Annual Shelter Rent means the total collection during an agreed annual period from all occupants of a housing
development representing rent or occupancy charges, exclusive of charges for electricity, water and sewer utilities
furnished to the occupants.
Authority means the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Contract rents are as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in regulations promulgated
pursuant to Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, as amended.
Housing Development means a development which contains a significant element of housing for persons of low income
and such elements of other housing, commercial, recreational, industrial, communal, and educational facilities as the
Authority determines improve the quality of the development as it relates to housing for persons with low income.
HUD means the Department of Housing and Urban Development of the United States Government.
Mortgage Loan means a loan to be made by the authority or Farmers Home Administration or the Department of
Housing and Urban Development to a sponsor for the construction and permanent financing of a housing development
or a mortgage loan insured by HUD or a federally aided mortgage as otherwise defined by the Act.
Persons of low Income means persons and families eligible to move into the Housing Development.
Sponsor means a person(s) or entity, which has applied, to the authority for an allocation under the LIHTC Program to
finance a housing development.
Utilities mean gas, and/or electrical service, which are paid by the Housing Development for the apartment units.
Section 4. Class of Housing Developments
It is determined that the class of Housing Development to which the tax exemption shall apply and for which a service
charge shall be paid in lieu of such tax shall be family rental housing, which are assisted pursuant to the Act. It is further
determined that Cavalier Greene is of this class.
Section 5. Establishment of Annual Service Charge
The Housing Development identified as Cavalier Greene and the property on which it shall be constructed shall be
exempt from all property taxes from and after the commencement of construction for a period of sixteen (16) years.
The City acknowledging that the Sponsor and the Authority have established the economic feasibility of the Housing
Development in reliance upon the enactment and continuing effect of this Ordinance and the qualification of the
Housing Development for exemption from all property taxes and a payment in lieu of taxes as established in the
Ordinance, and in consideration of the Sponsor’s offer, subject to receipt of a Mortgage Loan from the Authority, to
construct, own, and operate the Housing Development, agrees to accept payment of an annual service charge for public
services in lieu of all property taxes. The annual service charge shall be equal to 4% of the difference between the
contract rents actually collected and utilities.
Section 6. Limitation on the Payment on the Annual Service Charge
Notwithstanding Section 5, the service charge to be paid each year in lieu of taxes for the part of the Housing
Development which is tax exempt and which is occupied by other than low income persons or shall be equal to the full
amount of the taxes which would be paid on that portion of the Housing Development if the Housing Development
were not tax exempt.
Section 7. Contractual Effect of Ordinance.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 15(a)(5) of the Act to the contrary, a contract between the City and the
Sponsor with the authority as third party beneficiary under the contract, to provide tax exemption and accept payments
in lieu of taxes, as previously described, is effectuated by enactment of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Payment of the Service Charge
The annual service charge in lieu of taxes as determined under the Ordinance shall be payable in the same manner as
general property taxes are payable to the City except that the annual payment shall be paid on or before June 30th of
each year.
Section 9. Duration
This Ordinance shall remain in effect for and shall not terminate so long as the Mortgage Loan remains outstanding and
unpaid or the Authority has any interest in the property but shall not exceed 16 years.
Section 10. Severability
The various sections and provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed to be severable, and should any section or
provision of this ordinance be declared by and court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid the
same shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any section of provision of this ordinance other than
the section or provision so declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
Section 11. Copies Available
This Ordinance may be purchased or inspected in the City Clerk’s Offices, Monday through Thursday, between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Section 12. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take full force and effect immediately upon its publication in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City of Corunna.
DATE OF PASSAGE:
03-16-2015
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
03-25-2015
EFFECTIVE DATE:
03-25-2015
THE CITY OF CORUNNA
BY: Charles Kerridge, Mayor
BY: Nichole L. Cowdrey, City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015, AT 7:15 P.M. FOR ORDINANCE #15-03, RM-2 MULTIPLEFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS-HIGH RISE: Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to leave regular council session
and enter into the public hearing for Ordinance #15-03 multiple-family residential districts-high rise.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Sliwa, Bennett, Johnson, Rodriguez, Hess, Horton
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
Time was 7:24 p.m.
Lawson found that the RM-2 zoning would work for the Woda project because it provides for high rise buildings in
the central business district, with green space requirements that limit commercial use on the land to benefiting the
apartment complex. The Planning Commission has approved the change. Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to leave
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Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Rodriguez, Horton, Sliwa, Johnson, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
Time was 7:37 p.m.
Johnson moved, Hess seconded, to approve Ordinance #15-03, creating RM-2
Multiple-Family Residential Districts-High Rise.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Hess, Horton, Bennett, Sliwa, Johnson.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CITY OF CORUNNA, MICHIGAN
ORDINANCE NO. 15-03
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND AMEND CHAPTER 86 ARTICLE VI.A TITLED RM-2 MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS-HIGH
RISE (Sections 86-151A through 86-180A) OF THE CORUNNA CITY
CODE AND TO AMEND SEC. 86-301.- HEIGHT, BULK, DENSITY AND
AREA REQUIREMENTS.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF CORUNNA ORDAINS:
Sec. 86-151A - Intent.
The RM-2 multiple-family residential districts (high rise) are designed to
provide sites for high density multiple dwelling structures adjacent to high
traffic generators commonly found in the proximity of central business districts
and areas abutting major thoroughfares. The district is further designed to
provide for the convenience needs of persons living in the apartments with
central services. This district is further designed so as to provide a zone of
transition between these major thoroughfares and high traffic generators and
other residential districts through the requirements of lower coverage which,
in turn, will result in more open space.
Sec.86-152A - Principal uses permitted.
In an RM-2 district, no building or land shall be used and no building shall
be erected except for one (1) or more of the following specified uses unless
otherwise provided in this chapter:
(a) All principal uses permitted in an RM district meeting the requirements
as set forth in the district with the exception of single-family dwellings and
Mobile Home Parks, which shall be expressly prohibited from this district
(b) Multiple-family dwellings in structures in excess of two (2) stories;
(c) Retail and service uses accessory to the principal use in accordance with
the Required Conditions listed in the next section (b)(c).
(d) Accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any of the above
permitted uses;
Sec 86-153A - Required conditions.
(a) A site plan shall be submitted for all uses permitted under this article in
accordance with section 86-391.
(b) Any business uses on the site shall be developed as retail or service
uses within the walls of the main structure. Such business uses shall not
exceed seventy-five (75) percent of the floor area at grade level and shall be
prohibited on all floors above the first floor, or grade level.
(c) The entire area of the site shall be treated to service the residents of the
apartment and any accessory buildings, uses, or services shall be developed
solely for the use of residents of the main building. Uses considered herein
as accessory uses include: swimming pools, recreation areas, pavilions,
cabanas and other similar uses.
(d) An open space area shall be provided with a minimum area of two
hundred (200) square feet per dwelling unit creating open space suitable for
recreation, landscaping or a similar use, and such area shall not be located
in a front yard. Such requirement may be reduced, increased, or altered
by the planning commission if it feels that the full intent of this section is
provided for.
(e) The minimum floor area per unit shall be in accordance with the
following schedule.
1) Efficiency 350 square feet
2) One bedroom
450 square feet
3) Two bedroom
600 square feet
4) Three bedroom
800 square feet
5) Four bedroom
1,000 square feet
Sec. 86-154A - Area and bulk requirements.
See article XI, schedule of regulations, limiting the height and bulk of
buildings, the minimum size of lot by permitted land use, and providing
minimum yard setback requirements for RM-2 districts.
In the RM-2 districts, the total number of rooms of eighty (80) square feet
or more (not including kitchen, dining or sanitary facilities) shall not be
more than the area of the parcel in square feet divided by seven hundred
(700) for any buildings of two and one-half (2 1/2) to four (4) stories
Sec. 86-155A - General provisions.
See article XI, Schedule of Regulations, for requirements governing
The Wednesday Independent • Sunday, March 25, 2015
“Concert in the Castle,” a new musical series presented by the Owosso Historical Commission.
The concert started before sunset with a performance by the popular local duet “Levi & Shannon”
singing all original songs. Mandy Senor and Nicholas Pidek (formerly of sosaveme) then entertained the
sold-out seated audience, playing covers of several
’90s songs, including a surprise rendition of “I Want
it That Way” by the Backstreet Boys (including the
key change).
In keeping with tradition surrounding Pidek’s musical history of the past eight years in the local band
sosaveme, he played an acoustic version of his old
band’s song “Gentle Slope” and ended the set with a
Bob Dylan cover made famous by Johnny Cash and
June Carter, “It Ain’t Me Babe” with everyone singing along.
The audience reaction to the new concert series was
enthusiastically positive. Keen interest has already
grown for the next concert which hasn’t been announced yet. The “Concert in the Castle” show, with
a seating capacity of 50 people was sold out in six
days for the very inviting, cozy, warm and intimate
concert setting by Curwood’s famous fireplace. Attendees came from surrounding areas of Flint, Lansing and Midland.
A professional video crew captured the event live
including discreet audio, to be made into promotional materials for the “Concert In The Castle” series,
off-street parking, and other provisions for RM-2 districts.
All signage for the RM-2 district must adhere to the provisions and
requirements listed under the RM district under Chapter 58 (Uniform
Sign Code) of the Corunna Code Book.
Parking requirements must adhere to the requirements listed under
Sec. 86-337 with the Planning Commission having the right to utilize
a combination of the requirements for Multi-family dwellings and
Housing for the elderly in the case of a multiple-family unit having
both young and senior citizen tenants and a mix of single and multibedroom units.
Secs. 86-156A – 86-180A. - Reserved.
Sec. 86-301. - Height, bulk, density and area requirements.
The following regulations regarding lot sizes, yards, setbacks, building
heights and densities, including the regulations contained in the
footnotes to the table, apply within the zoning districts indicated. No
building shall be erected, nor shall an existing building be altered,
enlarged or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building
be encroached upon or reduced in any manner, except in conformity
with the regulations established by this section for the district in which
such building is located. No portion of a lot used in complying with
the provisions of this chapter for yards, courts, lot area or occupancy,
in connection with an existing or projected building or structure, shall
again be used to qualify or justify any other building or structure
existing or intended to exist at the same time.
Minimum Size
per Zoning Lot
(a)
Zoning District
Maximum
Building
Height
Area
Width Stories Feet
(square (feet)
feet)
43,560
R-C,
recreation/conservation
Minimum Yard Setback
Requirements
per Zoning Lot (feet) (b)
Maximum Front Each
Side
Building
Lot
Coverage
(percent)
Rear
Minimum
Livable
Floor
Area
per Unit
(square
feet)
150
2.5
35
15
50
50
50
—
R-A, one-family
residential
7,500
75*
2.5
35
25
25
(b)
10
(b),
(c)
30
(b)
1,200
R-O, residential/office
7,500
75*
2.5
35
25
25
(b)
10
(b),
(c)
30
(b)
1,200
RM, multiple-family
residential
20,000
200
2.5
35
25
50
(e)
30
(e),
(j)
30
(c)
—
C-1, central business
district
—
—
3.0
40
—
(f)
(j)
(h)
—
C-2, service/business
—
—
2.5
35
—
25
(f)
(g),
(j),
(i)
25 (h),
(i)
—
C-3, general business
—
—
3.0
40
—
30
(f)
(g),
(j),
(i)
25
(h),
(i)
—
I, industrial (nonplatted) 87,120
150
—
45
—
50
(k)
25
(j),
(i)
25
(l),
(m)
—
I, industrial (platted
lands)
52,500
150
—
45
—
50
(k)
25
(j)
(i)
25
(l)
(m)
—
RM-2 Multi Family
10,000
100
3
70
25
30
Per
Planning
Comm.
__
Per
Planning
Comm.
High Rise
SEVERABILITY.
This Ordinance and the several sections, subsections, paragraphs, clauses and
parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable. If any part of clause thereof
is declared or adjudged invalid by present or future legislation or decree, the
balance of the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby.
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES REPEALED.
All Ordinances previously adopted and incorporated in the Code of the City
of Corunna, Michigan, through codification procedures, or any existing
Ordinances that are inconsistent with the provision of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed, and in the case of inconsistencies, to the extent of such
inconsistency, are hereby repealed.
COPIES AVAILABLE.
This Ordinance may be purchased or inspected in the City Clerk’s Offices,
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sponsored by the Owosso Historical Commission.
This was the premier event in the new series, developed by the OHC to utilize the historical assets of
Owosso to engage with the community in new ways.
The concert had multiple generations attending,
ranging from Millennials to WW II-era music fans.
Nearly a dozen of those attending had never been in
Curwood Castle before and many hadn’t been there
since they were children. “We’re excited about exploring new ways to engage with the community
and our history,” Nicholas Pidek said after the event,
noting that “music in the Castle is just one of the
new initiatives we’re undertaking with the Owosso
Historical Commission to revisit our past and chart
a new course for the future of artistic expression in
this city. We want to continue to create opportunities
for the community to come together in creative new
ways. There is more to come this year.”
Concert in the Castle organizers
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EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect pursuant to the Corunna City Charter,
immediately upon publication hereof.
DATE OF PASSAGE:
03-16-2015
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
03-25-2015
EFFECTIVE DATE:
03-25-2015
THE CITY OF CORUNNA
BY: Charles Kerridge, Mayor
BY: Nichole L. Cowdrey, City Clerk
CONSIDER REZONING OF 106 S. SHIAWASSEE STREET: Bennett
moved, Johnson seconded, rezone 106 S. Shiawassee Street to RM-2.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa, Hess, Bennett.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER MUTUAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAVALIER
GREENE: Sawyer stated that this is a merger of the proposals from Woda
and the city. The payment would be $1,500 per year made directly to the City
of Corunna and will not be divided with other entities. Rodriguez moved,
Johnson seconded, to approve the Mutual Services Agreement with Cavalier
Greene.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Johnson, Sliwa, Hess, Rodriguez, Bennett, Horton.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER RESOLUTION #031615-01, EXPRESSING CONTINUED
SUPPORT FOR THE CAVALIER GREENE HOUSING PROJECT: Johnson
moved, Horton seconded, to approve Resolution #031615-01, expressing
continued support for the Cavalier Greene housing project.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Rodriguez, Sliwa, Hess, Horton, Bennett, Johnson.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER DISCHARGE OF LLOYD DILLEY FOR THE SOFTBALL
COMMISSION: Rodriguez moved, Johnson seconded, to remove Lloyd
Dilley from the Softball Commission.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Sliwa, Hess, Rodriguez, Johnson, Bennett, Horton.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER PUMP STATION ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS:
Sawyer stated that this is from Kennedy Industries for maintenance on the city
pumps. This contract would cover all of the pump stations: Sleeseman, Brady
and M-71. Johnson moved, Rodriguez seconded, to approve the pump station
annual maintenance contract with Kennedy Industries for $3,900.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Hess, Horton, Johnson, Bennett, Sliwa, Rodriguez.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE TITLE VI PLAN: Johnson moved,
Sliwa seconded, to approve the revisions to the city’s Title VI Plan with the
corrections given to the city manager.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Bennett, Sliwa, Hess.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
CONSIDER RESIGNATION OF JENNIFER O’CONNOR FROM THE
CORUNNA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Johnson moved,
Sliwa seconded, to accept the resignation of Jennifer O’ Connor from the
Corunna Parks and Recreation Commission with regrets.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Justin Horvath, SEDP, thanked council and staff for
all of their hard work on the Cavalier Greene project.
ADJOURN: Sliwa moved, Hess seconded, to adjourn.
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: Bennett, Hess, Horton, Johnson, Rodriguez, Sliwa.
No: None.
Motion CARRIED. Time was 8:10 p.m.
Charles Kerridge, Mayor
Nichole Cowdrey, City Clerk
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be over 2,000 eggs filled
with candy for the kids to
retrieve, plus special eggs
for prizes, which will be redeemed inside the renovated
park building.
The Easter Bunny will
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APPLICANTS WANTED
FOR manufacturing firm in
the local area on a temporary basis starting April 1st.
Must be able to work any
shift. Must be able to lift 50
pounds repeatedly. Mail
Resume by Monday,
March 30th to P.O. Box 47,
Ovid, MI 48866. Or e-mail
resumes to
bweller@mimilk.com. Applications and Resumes
will not be accepted at the
door. An Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/V/D
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call 989-743-3898 or
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LOCAL METAL SHOP
looking for counter/sales
person. Must have working
knowledge of various types
of metals and fabricating
processes. Good customer
service skills and ability to
read blueprints and
sketches. Please send
resume to: Sales PO Box
206 Corunna, MI 48817.
LUMBERYARD LOOKING
FOR experienced delivery
driver with CDL B or above
at our Lansing location.
Must be able to
lift 75 +/- lbs. Prefer
experience with building
materials. This is not an
over-the-road position.
Salary based on
experience. Apply in
person M-F, 7am -4pm at:
Glasers Lumber, 216
Elm St., Vernon, MI or
Glasers Lumber, 16501
US-27, Lansing, MI.
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or CLASS A OTR
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517-881-1544
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week-ends. Apply at Rugged Liner 200 Universal Dr.
Owosso, MI. 8:30 A.M. –
4:00 P.M. Mon.- Fri. No
phone calls please.
PART-TIME, LOCAL
MAINTENANCE Person
wanted for apartment community in Owosso. Great
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YOUTH Center Part-Time
Specialist:
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Looking for Part-Time and
AVAILABLE A.S.A.P.
Full-Time Shiawassee
Entry-Level
County Youth Center posiFowlerville and Howell
tion may require
1st & 2nd shifts; $9-10/hr
variable hours, which may
esspers@ameritech.net
include evenings and
517-552-0336
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weekends. Qualified Applicants should submit
a County Application,
LOCAL METAL SHOP
looking for full time fabrica- Cover Letter and Resume
to the attention of the Juvetor. Experience required
nile Court
with strong fabrication
Administrator of the Shiabackground. Must be able
wassee County Family
to weld various types of
Court. Submissions can
metals, assemble to prints
be delivered in person
or instructions, operate
or mailed to the Courts &
machinery and hand tools.
Health Building 110 E.
989-723-1118
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resume
1907 W. M-21,
Owosso
to: Fabricator
PO
Box 206 Mack Street, Corunna,
Michigan 48817 on or
Corunna, MI 48817.
before March
31, 2015 at
989-723-1118
1:00pm.
1907 W. M-21, Owosso
County Applications available for download at
www.shiawassee.net you
may apply online.
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THE CITY OF Durand
Parks & Recreation Board
is accepting proposals for
the construction of a Veterans Memorial Site. Sealed
proposals will be accepted
until 2:00 PM on Tuesday
March 31, 2015. Contact
Durand City Hall at (989)
288-3113 to obtain project
specifications and bid
documents.
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applicants for the position
of Director of Finance and
Human Resouces/Clerk of
the Board. Applicants
should possess, at a
minimum, an Associate’s
Degree in accounting/finance/business or equivalent and at least five years
experience or Bachelor’s
Degree in accounting or
business administration
with two years work related
experience. Previous work
experience in the field of
public road transportation
is highly desired. Other
combinations of educaton
and experience may be
considered. The Director of
Finance and Human Resources/Clerk of the Board
operates as the Chief
Financial Officer and is
responsible for all financial
documentation. A full job
description may be obtained at the road commission office, or found on the
Shiawassee County Road
Commission website at
www.shiawasseeroads.co
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Your Source for Lawn &
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Inside & Out!
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Lawn cleanup & mowing
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Garages, basements,
barns, cleanouts etc.
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Musical Instruments
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Crashed-running or not!
Up to $1,000!!!
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SOUTHTHEST of Swartz
Creek(Gaines). Quiet responsible people. Large
1 bedroom with patio,
appliances, walk-in closet,
water/trash included.
No pets. $385/month
989-271-8412.
Powder Coating-WeldingMedia Blasting
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Service Available
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Martin Powder Coating
124 W. Third Perry, MI
(517-625-4220)
SWARTZ CREEK OFF
Miller Rd. 2-bdrm, laundry,
lighted parking lot. Very
nice. No pets. Credit
check. $490/month+utilities. One year lease.
989-288-2337
Farm Equip.
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* Motorcycle towing
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* Buy/tow junk cars
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* Flatbed available
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COUNTRY VILLAGE Apts.
Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom
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3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 BATH
home on Bear Lake. Fireplace, large deck. 2437 W
Garrison Rd, Owosso. Call
Brad at LeValley Real
Estate, LLC. 989-277-9898
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Baker College instructor
has room for rent in large
home. $600 includes all
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cable tv and internet,
washer/dryer,
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Available late April. E-mail:
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Beautiful refurbished home
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plan, formal dining room,
spacious master suite, new
paint and carpet throughout. Home located at 1030
Green Leaf Dr, Ovid, MI
48866 in the Maple Leaf
Community. View this
home at www.owossohomes.net. Call Randy
989-729-9644. Equal
Housing Opportunity.
SHAFTSBURG: 1&2 BEDROOMS. Free heat & water. $600-$700/mo. Pet
friendly, A/C.
517-230-0654.
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WINNERS OF the third Jackie Leone Memorial Scholarship Fund
Shuffleboard Tournament held Sunday, March 22, at Dedic’s Bar and
Grill are (from left): first place, Mark Wagner and Melissa Shepard; secBob and Elaine (Johns) Zinnecker ond place, Heather Brooks and Chad Shepard. There were 26 entrants for
Harold and Ima Johns on their
the tournament.
on their 50th anniversary.
50th wedding anniversary.
“Special thanks to Dedic’s Bar and Grill for hosting the event and for
(Courtesy Photos)
their donations to the silent auction, also to Pam Cords, Brooks Innovative
Graphics, Café Sports, Cindy Boland at Looks Unlimited, Tom’s Lawn Care
and Missy Murphy,” said organizers. “Thank you to everyone who came out
to support this event.”
(Courtesy Photo)
The Shiawassee Community Foundation recently received a $25,000 donation
from Bob and Elaine (Johns) Zinnecker to the Harold V. and Ima B. Johns Memoelebrate arth ay by
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seniors pursuing a career in either Christian Ministry or Nursing. This generous
Shepard
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cats
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by
volunteering
the
Harris
Center,
donation will increase the annual scholarship amount in perpetuity.
and
dogs. 18.
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3998
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in
Okemos,
9
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a.m.
Saturday,
April
The
nature
Harold was a barber in Owosso (on S. Washington Street) for over 40 years.
loves to play!
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habitats and
Ima worked in the office at Swanson’s Manufacturing and later at First Federal center is looking for volunteers to help with the flowerbeds,
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trails.
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plants,
maintain
habitat
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and
garden
around
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nature
building,”
Harold and Ima Johns were married in 1929 and had three children: Dale, who
lives in Monticello, KY; Elaine, who lives in Penfield, NY; and David who lives Rich, Harris Nature Center coordinator. “We are encouraging people to become
stewards of Meridian Riverfront Park, home of the Harris Nature Center, by volin Owosso.
Elaine and Bob have been married 57 years and have four children. Tim is unteering at least one morning this year.” Additional Stewardship Mornings will
15,MSept.
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us,” Elaine recalled. “Bob and I wanted to give young people a financial assist if
they wanted to go into the Lord’s work. Our Christian faith is everything to our
family. All that we have accomplished, all that we are and all that we hope to be
is based upon and the result of that faith,” she added. “The emphasis on Christian
ministry and nursing was a way of channeling support.”
Scholarship applications are available annually from Dec. 1 through the second
Friday in March.
Sasha
FOOD Pantry and bread
distributions 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. specific Wednesdays at Bethany Bible Baptist Church, 10624 S. State
Road, Morrice. Morrice
location worship 6 p.m.
Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Persons may call
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animals and is fine with kids!
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Current full-time positions include:
• Director of Resident Care
• Director of Sales/Resident Services
• Executive Chef
• Front Desk Coordinator
• Building Grounds Supervisor
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including a listing of job
descriptions, visit the
website, and click on the
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