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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
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the very last regularly-scheduled passenger 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
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honor of her father, longtime Machinist and Super“It is the view of the staff at the Museum that these
intendent of the Grand Trunk Yard in Battle Creek, two items belong together, and there is no better place
William “Harry” Calladine. The locomotive itself has in the country for the two items to be displayed than
been dismantled, meaning the number plate and bell the site of its final trip, Durand Union Station,” it was
are two of the only surviving artifacts from this im- stated. “Durand Union Station, Inc. and the Michiportant locomotive.
gan Railroad History Museum are beyond grateful to
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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)
Dr. Ronald Bishop:
2014 Physician of the Year
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“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
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.
When asked what he 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
Dr. Ronald Bishop
(Courtesy Photo) 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
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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)
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Page 2 The Sunday Independent • Sunday, February 1, 2015
Frederick; Rick Morris of the
House of Wheels; Sue Montenegro, Owosso’s assistant
city manager/Community
Development director; Ned
DeGalan, MMI Financial
Group; Gary Burk, Friends
of the Shiawassee River;
Josh Adams, Owosso Main
Street manager; Brad Kirkland, 5/3 Bank; Jeff Deason,
Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce president/
CEO; Teresa Graham, Central Elementary principal;
Anthony Karhoff, ShiawasREADY TO JUMP from the fishing dock at Hopkins Lake a year ago, this group included State see Township supervisor;
Sen. Rick Jones and others who raised money for the Bentley Park Ice Rink, which is operating Melvin Renfrow, Memorial
this winter.
Healthcare; Nicole Hatha(Independent File Photo/MELISSA SHEPARD)
way, Congregational Child
Development Center; Aaron
Maike, Baker College of Owosso president; State Sen.
Rick Jones; John Beebe, Owosso Disc Golf; Eric Sanderson, Owosso Disc Golf; and Amanda Freeland, Baker
College student.
“We have two others considering but who have not made
the commitment yet,” said Sue Montenegro of the city staff
and coordinator of the event. Persons wishing to donate to
the event may contact Sue Montenegro at (989) 725-0544 or
send a check or money order to: Plunge for Parks, Owosso
City Hall, 301 W. Main Street, Owosso, MI 48867 and indicate “Plunge for the Parks” in the memo line. Cash donations may be made at City Hall during business hours.
Road Commission
Managing Director
NICHOLE Hathaway won the Golden Plunger from Mayor Ben
Frederick during the first Plunge for the Parks at Hopkins Lake
in the Gerald Collamer City Park three years ago, raising the
most money among “jumpers” for the Playscape project at Bentley Park. For that event, the temperature was near 70 degrees.
(Independent File Photo/BILL CONSTINE)
Plunge for the Parks Planned
By Helen A. Granger, staff writer
The 2015 Plunge for the Parks event will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Hopkins Lake off S. M-52 in Owosso. The
announcement was made during the Jan. 26 meeting of
the Owosso Parks and Recreation Commission. Proceeds
from the event will go toward the Owosso Skate Park
maintenance and repair. The Iron Wheels motorcycle club
has pledged $2,500 toward the project. The list of plungers
is growing rapidly and sponsors are being sought.
So far, the list of brave souls willing to take a dip in
the icy waters of Hopkins Lake are: Owosso Mayor Ben
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, 252 lane miles of state
highways (in all areas except the city of Owosso). That includes the four-lane I-69 freeway from M-13 near Lennon
to the west county line west of Woodbury Road.
Interested persons can send their resumes and salary requirements to the Shiawassee County Road Commission:
Attn, Chairman John Michalec, 701 W. Corunna Avenue,
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.
Road commissioners will likely select persons to interview during the Feb. 24 meeting.
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Clark, who has been on sick leave after shoulder surgery last fall, was fired by the Shiawassee County Board
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2015) when his sick leave ends.
Landlords Association
The Shiawassee Landlords Association invites area landlords to its membership kickoff meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in 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 areas of 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.
HIGHLIGHT
SPECIAL SPEAKER - The
Community is invited Sunday,
Feb. 1, to First Congregational
Church UCC, 327 N. Washington, downtown Owosso. Helen
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of Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee County, will be the special guest speaker for Women’s
Sunday: “Gift of Time.” Sunday
Morning Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
The Sunday Independent • Sunday, February 1, 2015
Ice Rink and Disc Golf Updates
SCCMHA Board
By Helen A. Granger, staff writer
The Owosso Parks and Recreation Commission met Jan. 26 to receive updates concerning the ice rink in Bentley Park, the Rosevear Park Disc Golf course.
The ice rink is in use and by all reports is a welcome addition to the city’s winter activities. There was some discussion about moving the ice rink to Grove Holman Park and
the former Holman Pool site so the former pool building could be used as a warming
center, restrooms and for possible food and hot chocolate sales.
Several members thought it would be a good move due to the nearby sledding hill. “It
would be a good fit,” Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Mike Espich said.
Some discussion was held about doing a “work bee” for the former pool house and to
put up fencing. However, for now, the ice rink will remain at Bentley Park until further
details can be worked out.
The disc golf course is moving forward. John Beebe and Eric Sanderson of the Owosso
Disc Golf committee were present at the Jan. 26 meeting to answer any questions. When
completed, the course will feature 18 holes that will start at Rosevear Park and end up
on city-owned property off Vandekarr Road.
“We now have the money for the baskets and signs,” Beebe said. “We just need to put
a few more things in place.”
One of those things is permission from a landowner who owns a strip of property between Rosevear Park and the site on Vandekarr. “It will be a trail connecting the two,”
Sue Montenegro, Owosso assistant city manager, explained. “We could have it complete
sometime this summer,” Beebe said.
Taking Applications for Commodity
Supplemental Food Program
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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. For any
questions, persons need to
call (989) 723-3115.
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 jhebert@
shiawassee.net 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.
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 Institute in Owosso. The forms are
also available at the Durand Union Station website at www.durandstation.org. All nominations are due no later than March 6, 2015 for consideration by a review committee
that will be selecting 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.
Farms Recognized by MAEAP
Two farms in Shiawassee County, Buginsky Farms of New Haven Township and Koerner Farms, LLC near Laingsburg, have each been recognized “as a Verified Farm in
the Farmstead and Cropping Systems.” That is by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP)
The program assists farmers to comply with state and federal environmental regulations and with Right to Farm practices. Technical assistance was provided by the Shiawassee Conservation District.
MAEAP is a collaborative effort of farmers, MDARD, Michigan Farm Bureau, commodity organizations, universities, conservation districts, conservation and environmental groups and state and federal agencies. More than 100 local coordinators and technical service providers are available to assist farmers as they move through the MAEAP
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programs annually, 10,000 Michigan farms have started the verification process and
more than 1,500 farms have been verified to date.
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TANYA Jury, Memorial Healthcare Hospice Manager;
Jim Concato, Cancer Center Director; and Matt Hufnagel, Foundation Executive Director; accept a gift in memory of Debbie Atherton from Gregg Hedegore, President/
CEO of Alliance-HNI Health Care Services.
Debbie Atherton Honored with Memorial
Gifts of Alliance-HNI Co-workers
Friends and co-workers of Debbie Atherton 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
DEBBIE Atherton, 1963- loved working here and loved all of you,” said Bonnie Horton, Debbie’s sister and coworker at the health services technology company.
2014.
(Courtesy Photos)
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.”
Winter Taxes Due
MIKE Atherton (second from left) and family members of Debbie Atherton gather Winter property tax bills, which were mailed Dec. 1, are due without penalty or late fees
with Gregg Hedegore, President/CEO of Alliance-HNI Health Care Services (back).
in a number of collecting jurisdictions on Feb. 14, while others have later deadlines.
As of Marcy 1, all unpaid property taxes are turned by local treasurers to the County
Treasurer’s office for collection, with penalty and interest costs.
Letter to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
I see Owosso Charter Township is advertising for an Oak Grove Cemetery maintenance
person. Sorry, I just can’t help myself. They didn’t advertise for the last guy they hired.
Didn’t they have somebody’s pet waiting in the wings for this glorious position?
Let me see, they fired Todd Blevins (who did a good job for about five years, jmho) when
he asked for a raise and then hired this person without even advertising the position, right
about two years ago.
Since then there have been way too many letters to the editor complaining about the lack
of care at the cemetery. I think I even wrote a couple of those and I sure did not like the
lack of respect for the veterans’ graves out there.
Nevertheless they gave this new guy a raise last year. Now he quits after only two years.
Not as if we didn’t know that was coming. Well, the township clerk quit, too. That was after
only a year or two, I think. What was that all about? Township clerks don’t quit. At least not
unless something is really, really wrong. Oh yeah, they had one quit a long time ago when
she went through a divorce and moved out of the township. This one didn’t do any of that.
I think the cemetery maintenance person’s pay is all the way up to $525 a month now.
Whoopee! At the last meeting (January 2015) they brought up the job description. Now it
appears they plan to use one of the job descriptions the board actually voted to throw out
in 2010. The one with all the “tweaks” Supervisor Danny Miller put in. Additional chores
and responsibilities at the same time Miller was trying to
lower the salary. The job description they published in the
newspaper is just the tip of the iceberg. What do they expect
for a nickel? Does anybody need that piddly little amount
of money bad enough to put in all the hours of work and
OWOSSO
baloney from township officials? This “job description” includes a lot more work than anything they had before and
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they don’t plan to pay anything more for it. Lol, well, as they
Tuesday Movie
say “There’s a sucker born every minute.” I pity the person
Tickets
that goes after and gets this job.
Are $5.00
They haven’t actually “completed” nor has the board apfor Most Movies
proved this job description. Seems like they need to make
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& TICKET
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INFORMATION
They should have left well enough alone, given Todd the
raise he asked for and left him in the position two years ago.
WWW.NCGMOVIES.COM
Judy Gute (the late township clerk) tried to tell them how
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hard it was to keep anybody in that position. Lol.
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Friday, Feb. 13. Cost is $25 a
couple or $12.50 for a single.
Lots of items up for auction in a
fundraiser by the Church of the
Jubilee, such as charter fishing
trips, fruit bouquets, scenic airplane ride over the area, hand
carved bow pies.
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2014 Physician of the Year
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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).
Concert Choir Scheduled
The Concert Choir of Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw will present a concert of
sacred songs at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church at 7:45 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15,
at the church, 16170 W. Brady Road (M-57) at S. Hemlock Road west of Chesaning.
The 38-voice traveling choir, under the direction of Professor Leonard Proeber, has
toured annually since 1955, with appearances in more than 30 states, Canada and Europe.
This choir, which will present over 30 concerts during the 2014-2015 season regularly
visits congregations of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in Michigan
and adjoining states.
There is no admission to the concert; however, since the group is self-supporting, a freewill door offering will be received. The concert is open to the public. For more information
about the concert, persons may call the church office, (989) 845-2600.
Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) is a college-preparatory co-educational high school
of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). The students of the school, located
in Saginaw, are training to be pastors and teachers in the church. For more information
about the school persons may visit the school’s website at www.mlsem.org.
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.
Volunteer Caregiving Programs
Are Honored
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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.
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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.
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.
Clare W. Hathaway, 96, of
Owosso, passed away Sunday,
Jan. 25. Arrangements will be
announced at a later date.
Judith A. Scherer, 76, of Laingsburg, passed away Tuesday, Jan.
27. A memorial service was Saturday, Jan. 31.
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.
for members; contact Marsha,
(989) 661-2541, for more.
EUCHRE – The St. Paul Catholic Church Altar Society is
sponsoring a Euchre fundraiser
Sunday, Feb. 22, in Father Kolenski Hall (church basement).
Registration starts at 1:15 p.m.
with play at 2 p.m. The entry fee
is $10 per person; cash prizes
and 50/50 raffle. For early signup, persons may call (both 989)
Elaine Kuchar, 725-8950, or
Jan Franks, 723-5966. Snacks
and beverages will be available
to purchase.
Annaliese Trethewey
Annaliese Elizabeth (Hodina) Trethewey,
age 81 of Owosso, passed away Saturday,
Jan. 24, 2015 at Hurley Medical Center.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 5, 2015 at Nelson-House Funeral
Home with Pastor Ray Strawser. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 2 to 8
p.m. Wednesday.
Annaliese was born Sept. 20, 1933 in Bronx, New York, the
daughter of Joseph and Anna (Marion) Hodina. She grew up in
the Hudson and Albany, New York area.
Annaliese graduated high school and proudly served in the United
States Navy from 1953 to 1957. She was a member of the YMCA,
YWCA, American Legion, VFW and Women’s Auxiliary.
She married Dr. Clifford A. Trethewey Sr. on Nov. 3, 1962 in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Annaliese was a homemaker and spent her life raising and caring for her family and was always willing to volunteer her time
where needed. She had been employed in her earlier years as an
airline steward for Northwest Airlines, farmer, secretary and she
spent time working in the medical field.
Annaliese is survived by her husband Dr. Clifford A. Trethewey
Sr.; sons Clifford Trethewey Jr. and Joseph A. Trethewey; daughters
Annaliesa M. Trethewey and Amber M. Trethewey; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many other loving family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion,
Women’s Auxiliary, VFW or VA, American Cancer Society,
American Heart Association, St. Jude’s Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital.
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Jean Catherine Harris, 92, of
Corunna, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15. Services were Saturday, Jan. 31 with interment at
St. Paul Cemetery.
SLEEPY Hollow Trail Riders Association annual meeting, potluck and auction Feb.
7 at the Victor Township Hall,
6843 E. Alward Road, Laingsburg; 11 a.m. set up, noon social
hour. Listen to “The Singing
Cowboys,” look over auction
items, buy SHTRA apparel; 1
p.m. potluck dinner; 2:15 p.m.
Horsey Items Auction. “Please
bring own table service and a
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Norman Ronald Lewis, 82, of
Owosso, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 22. Services were Monday, Jan. 26 with interment at
Hawkins Cemetery.
Barbara Lee (Essex) Winowiecki, 83, of Owosso, passed
away Wednesday, Jan. 21. A
memorial service was Friday,
Jan. 30.
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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.
Newberg 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.
Take-outs 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.
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Merrill Walker’s Widow Dies
Virginia “Ginny” Walker, 89, passed
away Jan. 14, 2015 in Dallas, Texas
after a brief illness. Ginny was a 65year resident of Owosso who moved to
Dallas, Texas in 2011 so she could be
closer to her daughter.
Ginny was born, Aug. 5, 1925 in Detroit, Mich. to Isola and Thomas Moss.
She graduated from Plymouth High
School in 1943. After high school she attended Michigan
State University and graduated with a degree in Sociology in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Merrill Walker in 2002. They were happily married for
55 years.
Over the years Ginny was very active in a number of
charities in Owosso, volunteering many hours to her children’s schools, her church, the Shiawassee Arts Council,
YWCA, and Memorial Healthcare, to name a few. Over
the years her friends really made Owosso a special place
to live.
Although it was difficult to leave her lifelong friends in
Owosso, she cheerfully moved to Dallas and made wonderful friends at The Tradition. She was a devoted mother,
grandmother and friend who will be forever remembered
for her upbeat and positive personality. Ginny was also
predeceased by her sister, Catherine Steffen. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Dr. Robert) Brannon of
Dallas, Texas and their children Bobby and Michael (Erin),
two great grandchildren, Liam and Hunter, her son, Mark
(Michele) Walker of Alamo, California and their children,
Lindsay, Blake, and Stephanie.
The family suggests memorials to the Shiawassee Arts
Council, 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, MI 48867,
the First Congregational Church of Owosso, 327 N.
Washington, Owosso, MI 48867 or to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
HIGHLIGHT
A DINNER, SHOW &
CABARET – will be Saturday,
Feb. 14, at First Congregational
Church UCC, 327 N. Washington, downtown Owosso. “Come
enjoy an exciting night of dinner and performances,” said
organizers. “Our featured act
will be well-known Comedic
Juggler Tim Salisbury. Dinner
will be 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tim’s
show will begin at 7 p.m. in the
sanctuary followed by an informal Cabaret. Dinner $8, Dinner
and Show $12, Show only, $8.
For questions persons may call
the church office, 9 a.m. to noon
Monday through Thursday,
(989) 723-3010.
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This old aerial picture of Byron, part of the collection
of historic photos on the wall in Byron’s Downtown Deli,
shows the village nearly as we know it today. The water
level of the Byron Mill Pond has risen a little since this
picture was taken, but it is roughly the same Byron that
we all know and love.
The Byron Fire Hall used to be on the west side of Saginaw Street where the Chase Bank now sits.
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
ever-expanding menu.
(Independent Photos/GRAHAM STURGEON)
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
Hotel Byron stood on the northwest corner of Saginaw and Maple Streets in the early 1900s, kitty-corner Mike Lochirco has been enjoying his new business venfrom where the Byron Masonic Lodge now sits. This ture greatly.
picture adorns the wall of
Byron’s Downtown Deli
and is brought to us by
Mike Lochirco.
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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
INSIDE – Byron’s Downtown Deli, formerly Nana’s Café, has undergone quite the shows off the history of Byron. This is also where the deli’s “Coffee Club” members
transformation since it was purchased Sept. 1 by Mike Lochirco. A new floor and a layer hang their mugs when they are not enjoying Lochirico’s morning blend.
(Independent Photos/GRAHAM STURGEON)
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“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, Lochirico 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
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puts money back in his patrons’ pockets. The program
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The Sunday Independent • Sunday, February 1, 2015
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 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, now Fifth Third and more recently a hair salon).
(Independent Photo/BILL CONSTINE)
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.
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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.
(Courtesy Photo)
Swine exhibitors were surveyed at the 2014 swine sale, with the majority approving of
the proposed change. Department superintendents then submitted a formal 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.
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Light refreshments will be served.
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become a Hospice Volunteer!
Memorial’s Hospice team will be offering a volunteer training course this month. This
is a three-week course meeting 9 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Thursday morning
starting Feb. 3 through Feb. 19.
During this three-week training, you will learn about all aspects of hospice from several
disciplines involved (RN, MSW, Chaplain, Vol. Coordinator) so you can truly understand the hospice concept and become part of a great team. Whether you have an hour or
several to give, every little bit adds up to a wonderful experience for our patient/families
and you!
To register or for questions, please feel free to call Connie Henige at (989) 729-4271.
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Editor, The Independent:
The Sunday Jan. 25 Argus edition had the story about the Owosso VFW Post 9455 asking for donations to support the flags on veterans graves at Oak Hill, Hillcrest and St. Paul
cemeteries. Have they really been paying for these for 25 years? Why? The law is very clear
on this: State of Michigan, Markers For Veterans’ Graves (Excerpt), Act 63 of 1915.
35.831 Flag holders and United States flag for veterans’ graves in cemetery belonging to city, village, municipality, or township; petition; expense; purpose; assembly or
manufacture within this state or elsewhere in United States; purchase; noncompliance
as civil infraction.
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upon the petition of a local recognized veterans’ organization, an affiliate of a recognized veterans’ organization, or 5 eligible voters of the city, village, municipality, or
township, shall procure for and furnish to the petitioners, at the expense of the city,
village, municipality, or township, a suitable flag holder and United States flag for the
grave of each veteran who served in the armed forces of the United States and who is
buried within the limits of a public or private cemetery located within the city, village,
municipality, or township.
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To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Shiawassee District Library is offering “Blind Date with a Book.” Anyone with
a current Shiawassee District Library card is welcome to
participate at either the Owosso or Durand branches.
Readers may borrow from a selection of books that are
wrapped to hide the title and author. The books are labeled
as to the type of book, such as mystery, history, non-fiction, romance, etc. There are also clues to describe the book
such as funny, drama, based on a true story and more.
The books will be checked out with the wrapping intact so
readers will not know what book they have borrowed until
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to be surprised with possibly a new author or type of book
they normally wouldn’t read.
Participants can return the wrapping with the book if they
wish so the book can be put back out on display. Readers
can also rate their “date” on a bookmark provided by the
library. The bookmark will then be returned to the shelf
with the book for the next borrower to see.
“Blind Date with a Book” will be available through
February. For more information, persons may contact the
Owosso branch, (989) 725-5134, or the Durand Memorial
branch, (989) 288-3743.
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Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. It is as
common in woman as it is in men. “This year, over 140,000
people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and nearly 50,000 will die of the disease,” said Barb Holland of
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death in the U.S., we are happy to note that the number
of new colorectal cancer cases, and the number of deaths
from colorectal cancer, are both decreasing each year.
However, in adults younger than 50 years, new colorectal
cancer cases have been on the rise since 1998.
“In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,
the Owosso Gastroenterology Associates team consisting
of Catherine Kerschen, DO, FACOI; Lisa LePain, DO,
FACOI; Marcia Skjaerlund, DO; William Weatherhead,
DO, FACOI; and Maria Reed, PA-C, is offering Saturday
appointments during the month of March in addition to the
regular weekday schedule.
“Two Owosso businesses have also agreed to provide
discount coupons to those individuals who choose to have
their colonoscopy performed in March. Owosso’s Wrought
Iron Grill and the Bob Evans Restaurant support efforts
to raise awareness of the importance of getting a regularly
scheduled colonoscopy.
“At the Memorial Gastroenterology Center, over 4,000
endoscopy patients are served each year. If you are unsure
of how often you should be receiving your colonoscopy,
contact your family physician. You or your doctor can
make your colonoscopy appointment with a board certified
Gastroenterologist by calling (989) 729-1600.
“In general, individuals who have no identified risk factors
(other than age) should begin regular screening at age 50.
Those who have a family history or other risk factors for
colorectal polyps or cancer, such as inflammatory bowel
disease, should talk to their doctor about starting screening
at a younger age and/or being screened more frequently.
“It usually takes about 10 years for abnormal cells to grow
into polyps and develop colorectal cancer, although there may
be some more aggressive type cancers. Regular screening
can, in many cases, prevent colorectal cancer altogether. This
is because most polyps can be found and removed before they
have the chance to turn into cancer. Screening can also result
in finding colorectal cancer early, when it is curable. To learn
more, visit memorialhealthcare.org/gastrocenter.”
Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission
Notice of Public Hearing
The Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission shall hold a public
hearing at 7:00 p.m. on February 17, 2015 at the Township Hall at 135 N. State
Road. Among the items the Planning Commission shall consider is:
Item 1
A request to rezone a parcel of land located at 205 Hintz Road from R1-B (One
Family Residential) to O-1(Office). The property is located at the northwest
corner of Hintz Road and Exchange Street, behind the existing Knights of
Columbus Hall and across from the Kroger parking lot.
Requested by: Kirk and Coleen Stowell
The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to comment on these
requests, but unable to attend the meeting may send their comments to
– Caledonia Charter Township Planning Commission, 135 N State Road,
Owosso, MI 48867. Copies of the proposed amendments are available at the
Caledonia Charter Township Hall between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Fridays or
by contacting the Township Zoning Administrator, Doug Piggott at ROWE
Professional Services Company at (800) 837-9131.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
The Shiawassee County Road Commission is seeking candidates for the
position of Managing Director.
The Managing Director is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Shiawassee
County Road Commission reporting directly to the three member Road
Commission Board. The Managing Director supervises all functions, including
planning, development, human resource management, labor relations, contract
negotiations, grievances, discipline, fiscal management and budget control. The
Managing Director is responsible for the oversight of 34 employees and an
annual budget of $9-10 million.
The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of Act 51 requirements
and a good understanding of local, state and federal transportation funding.
Candidate must possess strong public relations skills when dealing with local
political issues. This includes working with county, township, city, state and
federal government officials. Must have a high school diploma and at least
five years of public works/transportation experience with extensive managerial
experience in the public sector preferred. Must have basic computer skills and
have a valid driver’s license.
Shiawassee County Road Commission has 1100 miles of county roads with 16
townships and maintains 252 lane miles of State Highway, under contract with
the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to:
Shiawassee County Road Commission, ATTN: Chairman John A. Michalec,
701 W Corunna Ave, Corunna MI 48817.
Applications should be received by 2:00 p.m. February 20, 2015, however
applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Final interviews will
be conducted in public. Candidates must request confidentiality, if needed.
Shiawassee County Road Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Sunday Independent • Sunday, February 1, 2015
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Lead Staffer for
Committee Chairman
A newly-formed House committee will focus on Workforce Development with Ben Frederick of Owosso to serve
as lead staff member to the newly-appointed chairman of
the Workforce and Talent Development Committee, it was
announced on Tuesday.
Frederick has served as legislative aide to State Representative Joel Johnson of Clare for the past four years. Johnson,
elected to the Legislature in 2010 after more than 20 years
in agribusiness management, was named chairman of the
newly-formed House committee earlier in January.
“I’m excited to be serving in this new role and assist
Chairman Johnson in working on solutions to close the
skills gap that exists in Michigan,” said Frederick. “This
committee is well positioned to address the need that we
have to coordinate workforce development efforts in our
state while removing barriers to partnerships between local school districts, ISDs, community colleges, universities
and job providers.”
In the prior term, Johnson spearheaded efforts to add flexibility to the state curriculum mandate with the goal of better
integration of career technical education (CTE) and agriculture-related classes. The legislation was signed into law last
summer and goes into effect in the 2015-2016 school year.
“Chairman Johnson has made it clear that fostering effective partnerships at the local level is to be a key goal of the
committee,” Frederick noted. “CTE flexibility in the new
curriculum will only be maximized if local districts have
the tools they need to expand upon existing offerings. This
involves a careful assessment of those initiatives that are
working in our state right now along with any obstacles that
exist. Our students need to be in the very best position to
compete for the more than 80,000 Michigan jobs available
in the trades and agribusiness.”
Job training needs for adult workers and veterans are also
expected to be priority focus areas for the committee.
Prior to working on Johnson’s staff, Frederick served as
chief of staff to then-State Senator Roger Kahn of Saginaw.
He has served as mayor of Owosso since 2009 and resides
in the city with his wife Lydia and their two children.
PUBLIC WELCOME
The Shiawassee Township Board will host a special meeting
on February 5th 2015 at 6:30pm, to discuss the proposed
development and construction of the new Shiawassee Township
Hall, Community Center, Library, and Fire Station at the
estimated cost between 1 million and 1.5 million dollars.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
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:
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Guardrail & Post
Limestone
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Grass Seed & Mulch
Sand
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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.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION
Mike Constine
John A. Michalec
Stephen A. Zemcik
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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.
(Courtesy Photo)
Letters to the Editor
Editor, The Independent:
Owosso will soon be voting on a bond proposal to replace the middle school built in 1929. The $54 million
bond proposal just got smaller through the generosity of
the Cook Family Foundation, who have agreed to give
$1 million towards vocational education equipment and a
swimming pool.
I have heard older people say that it was a fine school in
the 1940s and 1950s when they attended. Why should we
replace it? It’s becoming increasingly expensive to make
repairs. More and more money must be spent trying to
keep this aging building up to code. Most people didn’t
have a radio in 1927. Sound had just been added to films.
The concept of a television, let alone a computer was pure
science fiction. The building was never designed for the
21st Century. And yet we expect the district to train our
students to compete in the digital economy. It’s simply not
realistic. The 86 year-old building has served its purpose,
but it is time to stop looking backwards.
Ann Gamboe Hall, Rush Township
Editor’s Note: The Challenge Grant from the Cook Family Foundation will not change the amount of the bond issue the Owosso Public Schools have listed for the Feb. 24
special election.
Editor, The Independent:
“Shop in your hometown.” Yes, that is what I tried to
do. I had a winter coat given to me as a gift that had a
very unique design. Everybody loved it. In June I took it
to Ruthy’s Cleaners in Owosso. I went and picked the coat
up without looking under the bag to see if it was mine. I
took it home and hung it in the closet.
In November, I got the bag out so I could start wearing
the coat. It wasn’t my coat in the bag. It was a very large
long coat trimmed in leopard print all the way down the
front and the collar. I took it back to Ruthy’s Cleaners and
they said that I didn’t pick it up there, I must have picked
it up from the dry cleaners business that was on the corner of Gould Street and M-21. I told him that they haven’t
been open for two years. He told me that they had bought
clothing from the Gould Street cleaners when they went
out of business, and then proceeded to tell me that Ruthy’s
didn’t use safety pins to attach the tickets to clothes. I had
a blanket there at the same time as the coat and I pulled
that out and showed him that it had a ticket attached with
a safety pin.
I was told that he would look for it and call me. I was
never called back and every time I called I was told that
he is busy and that he would call me back. I never received
a call so I have stopped in there a few times and was told
that he was looking but they can’t find it.
Not once was I every offered any type of reimbursement,
discount, etc. I’m tired of waiting and I am taking my
business elsewhere, not to my hometown dry cleaners.
Evelyn Miller, Caledonia Township
Basics of Beekeeping
Workshop
The Shiawassee Conservation District will begin their
winter/spring workshop series with a Basics of Beekeeping Workshop, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 21, in the
Shiawassee County Fairgrounds Community Center. The
fee is $5 per person, which includes morning refreshments
and an informational packet. Reservations must be made
by Feb. 17, or until the class reaches capacity.
This workshop is designed for beginning beekeepers to
help answer questions, avoid many pitfalls and understand
what is necessary to get started in beekeeping. Kip Miller from Miller Honey Farm will discuss different types
of bees and honey, apiary equipment that is needed and
the management of colonies. “Keeping bees can be very
rewarding and fun,” said Kip Miller. “You don’t need to
invest in much equipment, producing honey can be done
with common kitchen utensils.”
Participants are encouraged to ask questions during
the workshop and have fun learning about the exciting
world of beekeeping. In addition, the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and
Farm Bill Conservation Programs will be discussed. Participants will learn how these programs can complement
your beekeeping operation.
Other workshops the Conservation District will offer
this winter/spring are Soil Productivity and Health, Backyard Pruning and Septic System Care. For information on
workshops and to RSVP, persons are asked to contact the
Shiawassee Conservation District, (989) 723-8263, ext. 3.
Moolenaar Named
Vice-Chairman of Research
and Technology Subcommittee
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, announced Tuesday that he will serve as Vice Chairman of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology that is part of the
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
“The subcommittee has jurisdiction over scientific
research that is critical to our country’s future and its
place as a global leader in innovation, as well as federal
policy on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, and cybersecurity policy,”
said Moolenaar.
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) congratulated Moolenaar.
“With experience as both an accomplished state legislator and at a leading chemical company, John Moolenaar
brings an important perspective to his new role as vicechairman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee.
We have important work ahead of us in the 114th Congress. As we take on issues that will shape our nation’s
future, the Committee will benefit from Rep. Moolenaar’s
experience and leadership. I look forward to working
closely with Rep. Moolenaar to ensure our nation’s scientific enterprise remains strong,” said Smith.
Representative Moolenaar is also a member of the House
Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on
the Budget.
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DUSI Valentine Dinner Dance
“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.”
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CDL Schedules
*All seven branches of the Community
District Library will be giving away free
books to adults who participate in their annual Blind Date With a Book program Feb.
2 through 14. Book lovers will have the opportunity to win a $25 Applebee’s gift card
after choosing a Valentine wrapped book
and then submitting a brief book review
after reading their selection.
*Food Network star Michelle Bommarito
will be at the Byron Branch at 5 p.m. Feb.
3. Authentic Italian recipes will be shared
during Come La Mia Nonna, just like
grandma used to make. Persons can call
(810) 266-4620 ext. 312 to register.
Bommarito will also be at the Corunna/
Caledonia Branch at 6 p.m. Feb. 11. Ole
Mexican Cuisine will be on the menu for
this cooking demonstration; (989) 7434800 to register.
*Painterly Pottery will present hands on
programs at the following branches: 5 p.m.
Feb. 5; adults and teens will work with
clay at the Lennon Branch; phone (810)
621-3202 to register; 6 p.m. Feb. 9, adults
and teens will create mosaics at the Perry
Branch; phone (517) 625-3166 to register;
* 5 p.m. Feb. 10; adults and teens will
“Unmask Your Inner Artist” while painting pottery at the Bancroft Branch; phone
(989) 634-5689 to register.
*The Lennon Branch will host the Longway Planetarium’s Galactic Goo program
for youngsters 4 through 12 at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 12. Participants will make two kinds
of goo to take home; phone (810) 621-3202
to register.
For more about all upcoming events
at CDL branches persons may visit
www.mycdl.org.
Letter to the Editor
The Sunday Independent • Sunday, February 1, 2015
Editor, The Independent:
I am writing about “Taxation without
proper representation.” Any tax increase is
a tax increase on a person without proper
representation.
As far as I and over 100 million other
Americans are concerned, we have not had
proper representation for several decades.
The Bill of Rights, 1689, was legislation
that stated that the crown was not authorized to tax without proper permission from
the Parliament. However, the colonists were
not at all represented in the Parliament, and
hence the term.
The term: “no taxation without representation,” became the slogan of not just the Patriots, but was adopted by all the revolutionaries. In the Declaration of Independence,
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one of the offenses from Great Britain inLENNON COMMUNITY Food Pantry avail- cluded: “For imposing Taxes on us without
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621-3676, leave a message and someone will re- U.S. Constitution states, “No capitalism, or
turn the call.
other direct, Tax shall be laid, unless in Proportion to the Census or Enumeration herein before directed to be taken.” However, by
the passing of the 16th Amendment in 1913,
which needs to be repealed, Congress was
granted the right to tax U.S. citizens however they pleased; coincidently, the Federal
Reserve Bank (FED) was established at the
same time.
Now our state Legislature has decided that
they do not want to make the decision to
impose more taxation upon us, so they are
leaving it up to the citizens of Michigan to
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decide on May 5, 2015. Both the Democrats
and Republicans (GOP) are pushing for the
Sales Tax Increase. Information that was
presented from Lame Duck Session (2014)
was that if Michiganders chose to have the
Sales Tax increased from 6 percent to 7 percent then sales taxes and other fees would
be removed from the price of automotive
gasoline and diesel fuel. Not true!
In facts presented, there are numerous
hidden costs all at the expense of People.
They are as follows: *The proposal will increase family taxes about $1,000 annually.
*Fuel taxes will more than double up to 22
center per gallon plus. *The Sales Tax will
increase to 7 cents per dollar, a 16.7 percent increase. *There will be an increase
on Heavy Truck Fees of approximately $50
million annually. *Personal Vehicle Registration costs will increase to approximately $45 million annually. *Taxes vehicles
at New Sales Price without depreciation.
*Money will be given to counties, cities,
schools and mass transit. We already pay
our local municipalities and county government through property taxes.
*Increases the Earned Income Credit
from 6 percent to 20 percent. *A new Internet Tax Enforcement will seek $60 million annually.
The Michigan budget has grown over $7
billion. Our government has enough money
without additional tax hikes; they need to
learn to live within their means. We give
our government a dollar ($1) and they feel
that they need to spend a dollar and a half
($1.50). It is time for our government to
make necessary cuts to its
budget and stop imposing
further burden of taxation
upon the People. One possibility would be to make
1 to 10 percent cut to each
department throughout the
state.
All are welcome to attend
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March 23.
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vehicle history report with no accidents, odometer discrepancies or salvage history reported.
Requires minimum 740 credit score and credit availability. Applies to new vehicle and must
be same Make/Model or vehicle class. Dealer reserves the right to use any financing or lease
options available to lower your payment. (1) $500 payment per household. $500.00 will be
paid with Debit gift card.