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HISTORIC DONATION – A one-of-a-kind item
with major historical importance to Steam Railroading, national railroading history and Durand history
was recently donated to the Michigan Railroad History
Museum. The front number plate from Grand Trunk
Western Steam Locomotive No. 6319 was given to the
museum by Ken Gilson of Tennessee, and is already on
display in the Museum. He is shown with DUSI Executive Director Mary Warner-Stone.
Steam Locomotive No. 6319 is historically significant,
as it was the coal fired, steam powered engine to pull
the very last regularly-scheduled passengerwww
train under steam power in the entire United States. It was
nearly identical to Pere Marquette 1225, now at the
Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso.
The last run, conducted on March 27, 1960, began
in Detroit and concluded in Durand. The passenger
demand for this last trip was so high, a sister locomotive, GTW No. 6322, was brought out of retirement to
pull as well. These two locomotives and their final run
represent the end of the Steam Era for Railroading in
the nation.
The number plate joins a previous donation by Ms.
Janis Bancroft of Grand Ledge, who in May 2014 graciously donated the brass bell from the locomotive in
honor of her father, longtime Machinist and Superintendent of the Grand Trunk Yard in Battle Creek,
William “Harry” Calladine. The locomotive itself has
been dismantled, meaning the number plate and bell
are two of the only surviving artifacts from this important locomotive.
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“It is the view of the staff at the Museum that these
two items belong together, and there is no better place
in the country for the two items to be displayed than
the site of its final trip, Durand Union Station,” it was
stated. “Durand Union Station, Inc. and the Michigan Railroad History Museum are beyond grateful to
Mr. Gilson and Ms. Bancroft for their donations and
are excited to share the story of the end of the Steam
Era with the community of Durand and the State of
Michigan at large.”
(Courtesy Photo)
BYRON’S Downtown
Deli, owned and operated by Mike Lochirco,
has given Byron a new
option for breakfast,
lunch and dinner, 7 a.m.
to 6 p.m. during the
week; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays. The deli offers a diverse and everexpanding menu.
(Independent Photos/
GRAHAM
STURGEON)
“HOW” to do business with the federal government, state and local governments as well as hospitals and other organizations was outlined by Stacy Betts
(center), director of the Procurement
Technical Center at the Flint & Genesee
County Chamber of Commerce along
with Procurement Specialist Chelsea
Schutz (left) during presentations at the
Comstock Inn & Conference Center,
downtown Owosso, at noon Tuesday.
They were talking with Shiawassee
Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jeff Deason (right) after they
spoke during the Network at Noon luncheon – and before they did a presentation for interested businesses.
The presentation was co-sponsored by
the I-69 Thumb Region Procurement
Technical Assistance Center, Shiawassee
Regional Chamber of Commerce and
the Shiawassee Economic Development
Partnership. Businesses learned how
to: 1) Prepare for contracting work; 2)
Register to become eligible to sell to the
government; 3) Research bid opportunities and 4) Submit proposals.
(Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE)
Byron
Welcomes
New Addition
to the Business
Community
By Graham Sturgeon,
staff writer
The Village of Byron has
received Byron’s Downtown Deli quite warmly
since its Oct. 10 opening, and owner Mike Lochirco has been enjoying his new business venture greatly.
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The Michigan Attorney General’s office has been asked
by Shiawassee County Prosecutor Deana Finnegan to appoint a special prosecutor to evaluate results of the Michigan State Police investigation of county credit card charges by then-administrator T.J. Clark – and decide if there
should be criminal charges.
Clark, who has been on sick leave after shoulder surgery last fall, was fired by the Shiawassee County Board
of Commissioners in December, effective today (Feb. 1,
2015) when his sick leave ends.
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Debbie Atherton Honored with Memorial
Gifts from Alliance-HNI Co-workers
Friends and co-workers have made an extraordinary tribute gift in memory of Debbie
Atherton, former Office Manager and Operations Coordinator at Alliance-HNI Health
Care Services in Owosso. In the months since her passing in February 2014, $11,375 was
collected and contributed to Memorial Healthcare Foundation in her memory.
Debbie was born in Durand on Nov. 14, 1963 to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Brayshaw)
Vroman. She lived most of her life in the Byron area and is survived by her husband,
Mike Atherton, her father Bill, siblings and extended family.
Family members gathered at Alliance-HNI offices in Owosso recently to celebrate
Debbie’s memory and to witness the presentation of the memorial gift. “Debbie really
loved working here and loved all of you,” said Bonnie Horton, Debbie’s sister and coworker at the health services technology company.
Mike Atherton expressed his gratitude, “On behalf of our family, I’m grateful for the
thoughtfulness you’ve shown for Debbie,” he said.
Contributions in Debbie’s memory will be used for the benefit of multiple purposes
and people: $3,125 will be directed to the Hospice fund for the benefit of Memorial
Healthcare Hospice patients; $3,125 will be directed to a Scholarship fund to support
local students pursuing careers in health care; $3,125 will be directed to the Community
Cancer Fund to provide cancer screenings for the uninsured; and $2,000 of unrestricted
funds will be contributed to the Memorial Healthcare Foundation for purposes selected
by its Board of Directors.
“This is an extraordinary gift,” said Matt Hufnagel, Executive Director of Memorial
Healthcare Foundation. “I’ve never seen such a substantial memorial gift contributed
by a person’s co-workers. Many lives will be touched thanks to their generosity in
Debbie’s memory.”
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TANYA Jury, Memorial Healthcare Hospice Manager; DEBBIE Atherton, 1963Jim Concato, Cancer Center Director; and Matt Hufna- 2014.
(Courtesy Photos)
gel, Foundation Executive Director; accept a gift in memory of Debbie Atherton from Gregg Hedegore, President/
CEO of Alliance-HNI Health Care Services.
Winter Taxes Due
Winter property tax bills, which were mailed Dec. 1, are due without penalty or late fees
in a number of collecting jurisdictions on Feb. 14, while others have later deadlines.
As of March 1, all unpaid property taxes are turned in by local treasurers to the County
Treasurer’s office for collection, with penalty and interest costs.
MIKE Atherton (second from left) and family members of Debbie Atherton gather
with Gregg Hedegore, President/CEO of Alliance-HNI Health Care Services (back).
Road Commission Managing Director
Resumes are being accepted by the Shiawassee County Road Commission for the position of Managing Director, which Dean Welte held for about two years until his contract
was not renewed in December. He had been paid about $77,000 a year. Sup’t Brent Friess
is the interim managing director.
Road Commission has 34 employees. Its operations include 1,100 miles of county roads,
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Corunna, MI 48817. Those should be received by 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates who need confidentiality
must request it. Under state law, all interviews are in public.
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Death Notices
Patsy Jean Robinson, 83, of
Durand, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 13. A memorial service
was Friday, Jan. 16.
Naomi Lucille Broad, 100,
of Clio, formerly of Owosso,
passed away Saturday, Jan. 24.
Services were Thursday, Jan. 29
with interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Anita G. Shehin, 86, of Brighton, passed away Thursday, Jan.
22. There will be no services.
Donna Marie Wenzlick, 86,
of Tawas City, passed away
Wednesday, Jan. 21. A Funeral
Mass was Monday, Jan. 26.
Judy Claudean Okoniewski, 70,
of Lennon, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22. Private family services will be held.
Terri Hendrychowski, 49, of St.
Charles, formerly of Owosso,
passed away Monday, Jan. 26.
Services were Saturday, Jan. 31.
Jacqueline R. Mauthe, 78, of
Owosso, passed away Tuesday,
Jan. 13. A memorial service will
be Sunday, Feb. 22 in Penn.
Virginia “Ginny” Walker, 89,
of Dallas, Texas, formerly of
Owosso, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Keith Norval Park, 53, of Durand, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
20. Services were Saturday, Jan.
24 with interment at Hillcrest
Cemetery.
Norman Ronald Lewis, 82, of
Owosso, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 22. Services were Monday, Jan. 26 with interment at
Hawkins Cemetery.
George Burk Parker, 75, of Harrison, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 22. Services were Tuesday,
Jan. 27 with interment at Easton
Cemetery.
James William Sprague, 64, of
Owosso, passed away Friday,
Jan. 23. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 28 with interment at
Oak Hill Cemetery.
Shannon Marie Garrison, 62,
of Durand, passed away Friday,
Jan. 23. Services were Tuesday,
Jan. 27.
Agnes M. Carmody, 88, of
Owosso, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 24. A Mass of Christian
burial was Wednesday, Jan. 28
with interment at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Carrie H. Bradish, 74, of Durand, passed away Friday, Jan.
23. A memorial service was
Saturday, Jan. 31.
Charles Albert (Joe) Rodgerson, 84, of Byron, passed away
Wednesday, Jan. 21. A memorial service will be Saturday,
Feb. 14 at First Baptist Church,
Durand.
Frieda M. Allen, 92, of St.
Charles, passed away Friday,
Jan. 23. Services were Saturday,
Jan. 31.
Herbert C. Fernholz, Jr., 81, of
Perry, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 24. Services were Saturday,
Jan. 31 with interment at Oak
Plains Cemetery.
Alfred W. Foerster, MD., 87, of
Owosso, passed away Sunday,
Jan. 25. Services were Wednesday, Jan. 28 with interment at
Pine Tree Cemetery.
Barbara Lee (Essex) Winowiecki, 83, of Owosso, passed
away Wednesday, Jan. 21. A
memorial service was Friday,
Jan. 30.
Jean Catherine Harris, 92, of
Corunna, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15. Services were Saturday, Jan. 31 with interment at
St. Paul Cemetery.
Landlords Association
The Shiawassee Landlords Association invites area
landlords to its membership kickoff meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Tony M’s (historically known as Eddie
O’Flynn’s), 2280 W. M-21, Owosso. Dinner is at 6 p.m.
and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. There will be a drawing
for a free dinner and other door prizes.
The meeting speaker will be attorney Thomas E. Moorhead regarding the new law relating to a death of a tenant. The meeting is open to all landlords/property managers. For more information, persons may call RealChek,
1-800-955-2435.
Discussion will also include the Owosso Public Schools
$54 million, 30-year bond issue up for a special election
on Feb. 24. If voters approve the proposal, property taxes will go up 6.37 mills this year in the Owosso School
District, which includes the city of Owosso and area
townships. If the bonding and property tax increase
to pay for it is approved, landlords will decide if, and
by how much, to raise rents to cover the additional
property taxes.
Railroad Person of
the Year Sought
Nomination forms for the 2015 Railroad Person of the
Year are available at Durand City Hall, Durand Union
Station, the Durand Memorial Branch of the Shiawassee
District Library in Durand and the Steam Railroading
Judith A. Scherer, 76, of Laings- Institute in Owosso. The forms are also available at the
burg, passed away Tuesday, Jan. Durand Union Station website at www.durandstation.org.
27. A memorial service was SatAll nominations are due no later than March 6, 2015 for
urday, Jan. 31.
consideration by a review committee that will be selecting
Clare W. Hathaway, 96, of
Owosso, passed away Sunday,
Jan. 25. Arrangements will be
announced at a later date.
V. Rodney Gurden, 95, of
Owosso, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 24. Services will take place
at a later date.
Avery Rose Hudecek, 8 months,
of
Chesaning/Millington,
passed away Tuesday, Jan. 27.
A Funeral Mass will take place
Monday, Feb. 2 at St. Peter Parish, Chesaning.
Paul Allan Zehnder, 73, of Perry, passed away Monday, Jan.
26. There will be no services at
this time.
HIGHLIGHTS
FISH AND CHIPS DINNER
– The men of Durand First
United Methodist Church Fish
Dinner will be 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12, with proceeds to the Men’s Ministry. It
will be at the church, 10016 E.
Newburg Road.
Features all-you-can-eat fried
cod; also, homemade desserts;
adults, $10; $5 for children ages
4 to 11; free for ages 3 younger.
Takeouts available. For more,
persons may call the church,
(989) 288-3880, or Bob Sanders,
(810) 343-2034.
BLOOD DRIVE by the
American Red Cross, noon to
5:45 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Shiawassee American Red Cross,
702 W. Corunna Avenue (M71), Corunna. Next will be
noon to 5:45 p.m. Feb. 12, at
the Durand VFW Post 2272,
923 N. Saginaw.
the honoree for this year’s award. The selection committee is comprised primarily of past Railroad Persons of the
Year honorees.
The Railroad Person of the Year is sponsored by Durand Union Station Inc. The honoree will be celebrated
throughout the weekend of the Durand Railroad Days
Festival, May 14, 15, 16 and 17 in downtown Durand.
The honoring ceremony will be held at Durand Union
Station, 6 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Grand Ballroom
on the upper floor. Those festivities will stretch into Saturday, May 16, as the Railroad Person of the Year will
ride in the Railroad Days Parade. Later that same day, the
party will continue in the Durand Union Station’s upstairs
Ballroom, as there will be a family and friends reception
for the recipient.
The tradition of the Railroad Person of the Year began
in 1977 with Glenn Wille receiving the first award. Each
year since, a man or woman who has been employed with
the railroad has been honored. Last year’s honoree was
Jerry Mowen, a retired clerk from Grand Trunk Western/Canadian National Railway. In addition to past members of GTW and CN, those who served the area with the
Huron & Eastern Railway, the Ann Arbor Railroad and
Great Lakes Central may also qualify.
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the lower level of the RESD building (historically known as the North Street Professional Building), 114 W. North Street,
Owosso. Persons should enter through the
rear door. Agenda items for the meeting include the annual Lincoln Tribute Dinner.
The County Convention will be at 7:30
p.m. for Precinct Delegates and the AtLarge Delegates. Its purpose is to elect
delegates to the Feb. 20 and 21, 2015
State Convention at the Lansing Center in
downtown Lansing.
Only precinct delegates duly elected at
the Aug. 5, 2014 Primary Election and the
Republican nominees for State Legislative
and County office are allowed to vote on
matters at the County Convention.
County Fair
to Streamline
Hog Show
Beginning with the 2015 event, the Shiawassee County Fair market hog show will
have a new format. Previously, exhibitor
entries were judged on uniformity between the pair of hogs in the “Pen” class,
while their best individual hog competed
in an additional class for individual champion honors. Youth swine exhibitors are
still encouraged to bring two market hogs;
however, the Swine Department has chosen to eliminate the pen show.
Instead, exhibitors will have the option
to show each of their market hog projects
in the individual class, with gilts separated
from the barrows. Exhibitors may enter
two gilts, two barrows or one of each. The
new format will provide the same amount
of recognition to swine exhibitors and is
expected to reduce the length of the show,
which typically lasts around nine hours.
Swine exhibitors were surveyed at the
2014 swine sale, with the majority approving of the proposed change. Department
superintendents then submitted a formal
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proposal to the Shiawassee Fair Board of
Directors, which was approved at the August board meeting. For more information,
exhibitors should contact their 4-H Leader,
FFA Advisor or the Shiawassee Fair Office, (989) 743-3611.
Taking Applications
for Commodity
Supplemental
Food Program
Capital Area Community Services, Inc.
is taking applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. This
program provides nutritious food, on a
monthly basis to low-income residents of
Shiawassee County who are 60 years of
age or above.
Persons 60 years of age or older (130 percent Federal Poverty Guidelines) may be
eligible. To qualify, individuals must live
in Shiawassee County and meet program
guidelines. With a 130 percent poverty and
family size of one, the maximum annual
income is $15,171; for a family size of two,
the maximum annual income is $20,449;
for a family size of three, the maximum
annual income is $25,727. For each additional family member, add $5,278 to the
maximum annual income to qualify.
Distribution will begin 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Perry City Hall, 203 W.
Polly in Perry; then continue 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. at the Durand Eagles Club,
5230 S. New Lothrop Road.
Wednesday, Feb. 4, through Friday, Feb.
13, the food will be available 9 a.m. to
noon and 1 to 4 p.m. during business hours
at Capital Area Community Services, 1845
Corunna Avenue (M-71), between Owosso
and Corunna.
Some changes to criteria are: you must
include the cost of your Medicare if you
are drawing Social Security. Children under the age of 6 not on WIC are no longer
eligible for this program. Please note the
change of distribution dates in Owosso.
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Dr. Ronald
Bishop:
2014 Physician
of the Year
Ronald Bishop, DO,
FACOEP, emergency room
physician and chairman
of Memorial Healthcare’s
Emergency Department has
been selected as Memorial
Healthcare’s 2014 Physician
of the Year by his peers.
Dr. Ronald Bishop
When asked what he
(Courtesy Photo)
thought about receiving
this prestigious award, Dr. Bishop stated, “I have been in
Owosso for the last 25 years and I have been blessed to
care for some awesome people and have made lifelong
friendships—I feel very blessed.”
Dr. Bishop was just five years old when he decided he
wanted to be a doctor. “I chose medicine because I felt that
was my calling and throughout my medical career, it has
been revealed to me that it was the right decision. I chose
emergency medicine because my best friend, Dr. Frank
Benson, took me under his wing and showed me the way.
He let me know that I could be an emergency physician
just like him. I am grateful for all that he has done to help
me to get where I am today.”
Dr. Bishop grew up in the south in Birmingham, Alabama, during the 1950s and through 1970s, which has
helped him understand race relationships and appreciate
what has been put before him to do. “Having faith in a
higher power is what gets me through. I am grateful to my
pastor, Dr. Walton Gibson, of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church,
for his teaching and friendship.
“My family is everything to me. My beautiful wife,
Beverly, who is my rock, and our three children, Rhonda,
Brittany and Brandon.” Dr. Bishop’s greatest hero is our
current President, Mr. Obama, for “he has done so much
for this country and he is able to get it done with great opposition.” In his spare time, Dr. Bishop enjoys swimming,
exercising, reading, playing cards and spending time with
his family and friends.
In addition to the 2014 Physician of the Year Award, Dr.
Bishop has also received the Liberty Bell Award from the
Shiawassee Bar Association (2000), the Margaret Gulick
Humanitarian of the Year Award (2008), received a Fellowship from the American College of Emergency Osteopathic
Physicians (1999), the John D. Russell Leadership Award
from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (1993), and the Robert L. Gordon Leadership Award from the Northern Province of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (2013).
Volunteer Caregiving
Programs Are Honored
On Monday, Jan. 26, the National Volunteer Caregiving Network announced winners and honorable mention
recipients of the 2015 Excellence Awards. The awards
recognize outstanding volunteer caregiving organizations
(VCOs) that incorporate best of the best practices while
providing no-charge services to those with long-term
health needs.
The 2015 National Volunteer Caregiving Network Excellence Honorable Mention Award went to three organizations including Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee
at Owosso.
The National Volunteer Caregiving Network expands
the work began by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 30 years ago. Member programs throughout the nation are provided the services they need to become and
to remain viable.
FISHING DERBY – The Perry and Byron Masonic
Lodges will be holding a Fishing Derby on March 7. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with fishing 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The cost is $5 for adults; $1 for youngsters age 12
and younger.
There will be a warming center with a silent auction as
well as various “fishing” prizes. Every child will receive
a free gift. Refreshments will also be sold in the warming
center, including hot dogs, nachos, chili, various munchies
and beverages. The winner of the Perry-Byron Masonic
Fishing Derby Raffle will be drawn at noon.
Shown, Mason Dennis Niles cuts raffle tickets for the
Fishing Derby. Proceeds
from the ticket sales will go
to lodge activities and community charity.
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PETER KOZA (right), the new general manager of the
Comstock Inn & Conference Center, 300 E. Main (M-21),
downtown Owosso, was introduced during Tuesday’s Networking at Noon by emcee David Hood (left), who took
over with the hotel’s change in ownership last year. Carla
Hawn is the assistant general manager.
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“Feb. 14 is the perfect day
to make memories at Durand Union Station’s Valentine Dinner Dance,” said
organizers. “Dinner, drinks
and dancing along with a silent auction are all planned
in the decorated Grand Ballroom of the 110-year-old
railroad station. Drinks will
be served at 7 p.m., dinner at
8 p.m. and dancing will be
9 p.m. to midnight.
“Tickets are $35 per person, two for $68 or $260
for a group of eight. Ticket
includes five complimentary drink tickets for beer,
wine or soda. Payment can
be mailed to Durand Union
Station, P.O. Box 106, Durand, MI 48429. The station
is at 200 Railroad Street in
Durand. For more information and to make reservations, call the station at (989)
288-3561. All proceeds benefit Durand Union Station.”
HIGHLIGHT
THE FOOD PANTRY operated by the Corunna Ministerial
Association is open 10 a.m. to
noon Thursdays. Persons are
asked to phone ahead to make
an appointment, (989) 743-5050.
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Byron Welcomes New Addition to the Business Community
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Lochirco, who grew up operating his parents’ Detroit-area “Skateland” roller-skating
rinks, has been blown away by the support of the Byron community.
“The reception has been great,” Lochirco said Wednesday. “It keeps me busy six days
a week, but I have really enjoyed the experience so far.”
On Sept. 1, Lochirco bought the space, which is located in one of Byron’s remaining
historic downtown buildings on the west side of Saginaw Street. He immediately began
renovating the former Nana’s Cafe. After a few “cosmetic updates,” including new floors,
drywall and electrical, the deli has become Byron’s newest social hotspot.
And Lochirco hasn’t wasted any time making it his own. While the “back of the house”
was nearly ready for operation, Lochirco has made several small tweaks to the dining
portion of the deli. The most unique addition is an old door that he has fashioned into a
unique picture display and coffee mug rack. The door features pictures of old-time Byron, some dating back to the beginning of the 20th Century. The collection includes an
old aerial shot of Byron, as well as pictures of the Standard Gas Station, Hotel Byron, the
old Byron High School and the Byron Fire Hall.
And while the door is masterful simply as a picture display, Lochirco has also used it as
the centerpiece of his new “Coffee Club.” The group of 10 to 12 regular patrons meets at
the deli every weekday morning to enjoy their coffee and share some conversation. They
each supplied their own mug, but Lochirco washes them for the club every day before
hanging them back on the door.
Byron’s Downtown Deli offers its customers a diverse menu, but the featured items
– besides the strong coffee of course – are the “Specialty Sandwiches” that Lochirco
says are “always evolving.” The newest additions to the popular sandwich selection are
the Reuben and the bacon grilled cheese, while “Byron’s Original Sauce” packs quite
a punch and is good on any of the deli’s sandwiches. Lochirco has also recently begun
offering homemade soups and chili, and the breakfast menu rivals anything that can be
purchased at McDonald’s.
As another way to connect with his customers, Lochirco has also recently begun offering a “loyalty program” that puts money back in his patrons’ pockets. The program
rewards those who spend $50 with $5 off their next purchase, provided they maintain
their loyalty cards.
The residents of Byron have taken to the deli quickly, as is evidenced by the steady
traffic the shop generates throughout the day. The newest addition to Byron’s Downtown
Business District is helping to revitalize the village’s downtown, one meal at a time.
Whether it is the morning coffee crowd, the kids stopping in for smoothies after school,
or even the chess players stopping in to challenge the owner in his favorite game, the
residents of Byron know they have something special in Byron’s Downtown Deli.
INSIDE – Byron’s Downtown Deli, formerly Nana’s Café, has undergone quite the
transformation since it was purchased Sept. 1 by Mike Lochirco. A new floor and a layer
of paint have transformed this eatery into Byron’s most popular gathering place.
MUG RACK – Byron’s Downtown Deli owner Mike Lochirco found this old wooden
door on Craigslist and has remade it into a unique work of art. One half-picture display
and one half coffee mug rack, this multifunctional masterpiece is an attraction that
shows off the history of Byron. This is also where the deli’s “Coffee Club” members
hang their mugs when they are not enjoying Lochirco’s morning blend.
(Independent Photos/GRAHAM STURGEON)
SCCMHA Board
SLOAN’S
The Shiawassee County Board of Commissioners is
seeking county residents who are 18 years of age or older
that are interested in serving on the Shiawassee County
Community Mental Health Authority Board. Individuals
interested in being considered for an appointment should
submit a cover letter stating their interest and resume to
the Board of Commissioners at 201 N. Shiawassee Street,
Corunna, MI 48817 or e-mail [email protected] by
5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Required areas of representation include: *General Public; *Providers of mental health services; *Recipients or primary consumers
of mental health services; *Family members of primary
consumers; * Agencies and occupations having a working
involvement with mental health services.
Letter to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
Hello everyone, we here at Shiawassee County Medical
Care Facility or “Pleasant View” are happy to announce
that the federal government agency that oversees nursing
homes, CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), has recently given us a 5 Star rating overall!
This is the highest rating a nursing home facility can
receive and it is a testament to the wonderful support and
hard work of our governing body, the DHS Board, our
facility management team and all of our employees.
Everyone here at Pleasant View considers it a privilege
and honor to be able to provide care to the residents of
Shiawassee County.
Here at SCMCF (Pleasant View) we strive every day to
give the best quality and compassionate care to you and
your loved ones. So, if you or someone you know has need
of quality nursing home care, please consider us, because
our mission is “Caring for Life.” Our phone number is (989)
743-3491 and our website is www.scmcf.org. Thank you!
Rick Cordonnier, Administrator
SCMCF (Pleasant View)
Moolenaar to Serve on
Agriculture Subcommittees
U.S. Representative John Moolenaar, R-MI, announced
Wednesday that he will serve on two subcommittees of
the House Committee on Agriculture. He will serve on
the Subcommittee on Nutrition, and the Subcommittee on
Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research.
“According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Fourth District is Michigan’s No. 1 agriculture producing district
with over 10,000 farms and 15,000 farm operators. These
subcommittee assignments are a great opportunity to
work on issues vital to the district,” said Moolenaar.
In addition to the House Committee on Agriculture,
Moolenaar is also a member of the House Committee on
the Budget, and the House Committee on Science, Space
and Technology.
HIGHLIGHT
FREE Head Start preschool
now enrolling children three to
five years old. Persons may call
(989) 723-5849 to complete an
application.
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the free rides available five days
per week that seniors will have
more opportunities to visit one
of the three senior centers in
the county,” said Cynthia Mayhew of the Shiawassee Council
on Aging. “Funding for these
rides is paid through a Specialized Transportation Grant.
To reserve your ride contact
SATA, (989) 729-2687. To reserve your lunch in Owosso call
(989) 723-8875; in Durand call
(989) 288-4122; and in Morrice
call (517) 625-4270.”
HIGHLIGHTS
SENIORS FREE RIDES
– SATA (the Shiawassee Area
Transportation Agency) is offering free rides to seniors who
are age 60 and over, 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Reservations made as far in advance as possible are appreciated. As per SATA regulations,
seniors living in non-participating municipalities can only
reserve their rides the weekday
before or on the day of travel.
“We are hoping that by making
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Food Pantry available. Persons
may call (both 810) 621-4285 or
621-3676, leave a message and
someone will return the call.
CHANGE – Community
District Library patrons must
follow new safety procedures
when visiting the New Lothrop
Branch located inside the New
Lothrop Elementary School.
From 7:45 a.m. through 3 p.m.
all but the main entrance to the
school building will be locked,
including the Library entrance.
Patrons will need to enter the
building via the main entrance
and sign in at the school office,
where they will receive a visitor badge to wear while in the
building. Patrons will need to
exit the building through the
same entrance after signing out
in the office. After the school
day ends at 3 p.m. the Library
entrance will be unlocked as
usual. Those needing further information should call the branch
manager, (810) 638-7575.
SCHOOL clothes available at
Faith Baptist Church’s Clothes
989-723-1118
Closet, 520 Kent Street in Durand. All children are eligible
and allowed three complete
outfits. For more, persons may
call (989) 288-2117.
DIABETES SUPPORT
GROUP – The Memorial
Healthcare Diabetes and Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Center offers individuals the
support and expertise of a free
Diabetes Support Group.
Two group sessions are held
each month. The first group
meets on the second Friday
of each month at the Morrice
Senior Center at 1 p.m. at 101
W. Mason in Morrice. Another
group meets on the fourth Friday each month at the Durand
Senior Center at 1 p.m. at 8750
Monroe Road in Durand.
For additional information
about diabetes or nutrition
counseling services or the
Diabetes Support Group, persons may call (989) 729-4712
or 1-800-206-8706, ext. 6655.
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Sunday School 10am
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Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Saturday appointments during the month of March in adSunday Worship 10am
Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7pm
The Shiawassee Township Board will host a special meeting
dition to the regular weekday schedule.
www.durandchurch.com
on February 5th 2015 at 6:30pm, to discuss the proposed
DURAND CHURCH OF GOD
“Two Owosso businesses have also agreed to provide
development and construction of the new Shiawassee Township
10411 E. Newburg Rd.
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
discount
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Hall,
Community
Center,
Library,
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Fire
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their
colonoscopy
performed in March. Owosso’s Wrought
estimated cost between 1 million and 1.5 million dollars.
Sunday 11am • Wed. 7pm
989-271-9221
www.durandchurchofgod.org
Sunday 10:30a & 6p
Iron Grill and the Bob Evans Restaurant support efforts to
Wed., Bible Study
raise awareness of the importance of getting a regularly
& Children Clubs 7pm
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The Shiawassee County Road Commission is seeking candidates for the
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position of Managing Director.
9725 E. Monroe Rd.
Be a part of the
The Managing Director is the Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer of the Shiawassee
endoscopy patients are served each year. If you are unsure
989-288-2369
County Road Commission reporting directly to the three member Road
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of how often you should be receiving your colonoscopy,
Commission Board. The Managing Director supervises all functions, including
Sunday Worship 11am & 6pm
Directory,
planning, development, human resource management, labor relations, contract
contact your family physician. You or your doctor can
Wednesday 7pm
negotiations, grievances, discipline, ﬁscal management and budget control. The
make your colonoscopy appointment with a board certiwww.durandnazarene.com
call 989-723-1118.
Managing Director is responsible for the oversight of 34 employees and an
fied Gastroenterologist by calling (989) 729-1600.
annual budget of $9-10 million.
The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Act 51 requirements
“In general, individuals who have no identified risk factors
and a good understanding of local, state and federal transportation funding.
(other than age) should begin regular screening at age 50.
Candidate must possess strong public relations skills when dealing with local
political issues. This includes working with county, township, city, state and
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have a family history or other risk factors
federal government ofﬁcials. Must have a high school diploma and at least
for colorectal polyps or cancer, such as inflammatory
ﬁve years of public works/transportation experience with extensive managerial
experience in the public sector preferred. Must have basic computer skills and
bowel disease, should talk to their doctor about starthave a valid driver’s license.
ing screening at a younger age and/or being screened
Shiawassee County Road Commission has 1100 miles of county roads with 16
more frequently.
townships and maintains 252 lane miles of State Highway, under contract with
the Michigan Department of Transportation.
“It usually takes about 10 years for abnormal cells to
Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to:
grow into polyps and develop colorectal cancer, although
Shiawassee County Road Commission, ATTN: Chairman John A. Michalec,
701 W Corunna Ave, Corunna MI 48817.
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may be
some more aggressive type cancers. Regular
Applications should be received by 2:00 p.m. February 20, 2015, however
screening can, in many cases, prevent colorectal cancer
applications
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accepted
until
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position
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altogether. This is because most polyps can be found and
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Shiawassee County Road
Commission, 701 W. Corunna Avenue, Corunna, Michigan 48817-1229 until
noon, Monday, February 9, 2015. Proposals will be publicly opened at 8:00
a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 and read for the following:
Coldpatch
Guardrail & Post
Limestone
Plastic Pipe
Corrugated Metal Pipe
Grass Seed & Mulch
Sand
Signs
Dura Patch Emulsion
Gravel
Top Soil
Michigan Department of State Highway and County approved speciﬁcations
are required for all materials. Prices are to be F.O.B. Corunna, Michigan.
Further information will be available at the ofﬁce of the Shiawassee County
Road Commission at the above address. Bid speciﬁcation forms must be used.
ALL BIDS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE FOR EACH BID ITEM
AND PLAINLY MARKED ON THE OUTSIDE AS TO CONTENTS.
“The Shiawassee County Road Commission, in accordance with Title VI of
the Civil Rights of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49,
Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Federally-assisted programs of
the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notiﬁes
all bidders that it will afﬁrmatively insure that in any contract entered into
pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded
full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of gender, disability, race, color, or
national origin in consideration for an award.”
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part of the
same, to waive irregularities and or informalities and to make the award in part
or entirety as may appear in the best interest of the County of Shiawassee.
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“HE PUT A SONG IN MY HEART” – Pastor Mike
Prince of the Corunna Church of the Nazarene, 230 N.
Woodworth, downtown Corunna, invites area music lovers to the 6 p.m. Feb. 8 service as Lynn Webster shares “He
Put A Song In My Heart.”
The title song was written by Webster. Others were written (or co-written) over a number of years and represent
a musical journal of his spiritual journey. In 1993, after
more than 20 years of nightclub entertaining, Lynn made
some dramatic spiritual choices. With a changed spiritual
perspective, he returned to Owosso, where “God opened
doors of service.”
Lynn and his wife, Diana, are at the Owosso Free Methodist Church, where he recently became the church worship
leader. Since 1998, he has directed the Owosso-Area Community Choir at Thanksgiving
and coordinated the SUMMERPraise! concert series. Webster has also played keyboard for the Calvarymen Quartet and Stronghold Quartet, which includes two of
his stepsons, Don and Dennis Byers.
Area friends are invited to attend. For more information, persons may call the church,
(989) 743-5727, or Webster, (989) 723-1288.
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HIGHLIGHTS
STEPPING Up to 2015
classes that will be 7 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 18 at the
church, 11280 E. Lennon Road.
Classes will focus on educating and supporting those who
desire healthy bodies, finances
and families for the new year.
These classes are free, and
childcare will also be provided
at no cost. “Come to one, come
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organizers. For more, persons
may call (810) 621-3706.
T-BALL – Byron Area Tball sign ups will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26, and Tuesday,
March 3, at the Byron Masonic
Lodge. The cost is $25 and is
open for youngsters from preschool to first grade (ages 3 to
7 years). The season starts in
April and ends in May.
Practices and games will be
Tuesday and Thursday evenings. “Any parents or grandparents who would like to
coach a team please talk to
me at sign ups. For questions
or concerns please contact
Becky Boillat, (810) 266-4659
or (810) 347-2344.
BYRON Little League Softball and Baseball sign ups will
be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
26, and Tuesday, March 3, at
the Byron Masonic Lodge. The
cost to play is $65 and is open
to youngsters in first grade
through 11th grade. For any
questions, persons may contact
Dan Hulett, (810) 569-0763.
CASINO TRIP – Perry Masonic Lodge No. 350 F. & A.
M. and Byron Masonic Lodge
No. 80 F. & A. M. are sponsoring a bus trip to FireKeepers
Casino at Battle Creek on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. Thirty-five
dollars ($35) will reserve your
seat and includes $20 free play
and $5 food comp at the casino.
No refunds unless we refill
your seat. Payment must be by
RSVP to reserve your seat; but
THEODORE’S COFFEE Roasters, 1486 N. M-52, Owosso Township, was the scene
for a ceremonial ribbon cutting at noon Saturday, Jan. 24, organized by the Shiawassee
Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Holding the chamber’s oversized scissors were owners Tim Thomason (right) and his
brother-in-law, Darwin Pavon, an agricultural engineer who grew up on a coffee bean
farm in Honduras, with his wife, Bethany, next to him.
The shop is in the building constructed by during the Presidency of Howard Davis
about 50 years ago as a branch of The Owosso Savings Bank (later Pacesetter Bank &
Trust, Old Kent Bank and now Fifth Third).
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sign-up soon as seating is limited. Pictured ID is required
at the Casino. Mail checks,
made out to Byron Masonic
Lodge No. 80, to Larry Judson, 12049 Ray Road, Gaines,
MI 48436.
Bus will leave Byron Masonic Lodge, 101 S. Saginaw in
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SPRING 2015
245 Caledonia Drive
Owosso, MI 48867
MeadowsofOwosso.com
Byron at 1 p.m. and pickup at
Perry Masonic Lodge, 702 N.
Main (M-52) in Perry at 1:20
p.m. Will arrive approximately
3 p.m. at the casino and return
at 7:30 p.m. to drop off in Perry
at approximately 8:45 p.m. and
Byron at 9 p.m. For more information, persons may call Larry
Judson, (810) 252-3024, or
Larry Slocum, (517) 625-4933.
Proceeds will benefit Perry Masonic Lodge No. 350 and Byron
Masonic Lodge No. 80. “Let us
provide your ride and some fun
on your trip to the Casino,” said
Norman K. Strachan of Perry
Masonic Lodge No. 350.
We are proud to introduce The Meadows,
a 37,000 square foot, “all-inclusive”
assisted living community opening in
Spring of 2015. The new community will
feature 47 private rooms, 14 dedicated to
memory care and 33 to assisted living,
allowing The Meadows residents
independence, combined with the
support services they need to enjoy a
worry-free life.
Learn more by attending an
informational session:
Tuesday, February 17
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Memorial Medical Arts Building
721 N. Shiawassee, Owosso
Now accepting wait list applications
For more information, please visit www.MeadowsOfOwosso.com
No RSVP necessary.
Light refreshments will be served.