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T UESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011 50¢ Serving Your Community Since 1854 www.argus-press.com Durand freshman throws no-hitter against Byron Sports Page 9 ON THIS DAY War Erupts In 1861, Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, igniting the Civil War. THE D AILY BEAT CONTACT US FOLLOW US ON F ACEBOOK News e-mail: news argus-press.com @ Phone: (989) 725-5136 Fax: (989) 725-6376 WHAT’S INSIDE THIS WEEK’S POLL QUESTION: How do you feel about the federal budget deal? VOTE ONLINE NOW www.argus-press.com More Trivia on Page 2 Japan’s nuclear disaster now called as bad as Chernobyl Getting Worse Page 16 Get updates about The Argus-Press. Follow us by signing up at twitter.com/arguspress Visit The Argus-Press on Facebook 157th Year, Edition 101 Boeing set to launch largest 747 while seeking airports to land it Big Plane Page 8 President Obama says budget deal must include taxes on the rich The ‘T’ Word Page 7 Sunny today with light winds. Mostly clear tonight. 57 27 High Low The Argus-Press CORUNNA — Shiawassee County Sheriff ’s Office officials Monday announced an arrest in the July 2000 death of Rachel Mary Scott. According to a press release issued Monday afternoon, the suspect, whose name is being withheld, will be arraigned at 11 a.m. today in 66th District Court. Officials announced they will hold a press conference following the arraignment in Corunna. Scott, 20 at the time of her death, was reported missing by her parents on July 8, 2000, after she failed to return home from a planned visit with friends in the village of Vernon the evening of July 6. Law enforcement offi- cials conducted numerous searches in the Shiawassee County area and Scott’s body eventually was discovered July 20 by fam- ily friends conducting a search near the intersection of Vernon and Goodall roads in Vernon Township. According to Argus-Press records, Scott was last seen about 6 p.m. in the vil- lage of Vernon after parking her car in the 300 block of Main Street. Her parents, Ken and Sandy Scott, located and picked up her car within about a day, but did not initially believe anything had happened to the 5-foot-4, 120-pound brunette. Scott’s body was located less than a mile from the site she was last seen. Undersheriff Bob Paine, then the detective bureau commander, said at the time there was no indication of how Scott had died, but because of various circum- stances, officers treated the case as a homicide. “(Circumstances are) suspicious Officials make arrest in 11-year-old homicide THE CIVIL WAR — 150 YEARS Union torn asunder Argus-Press Staff Writer Curtis Wildfong reports on the arrest in an 11-year-old homicide Tomorrow in The Argus-Press SNEAK Peek: Midday Daily 3: 4-3-0. Midday Daily 4: 6-7-3-6. Daily 3: 2-2-3. Daily 4: 4-8-3-3. Fantasy 5: 11-25-32-36-39. Keno: 11-12-13-17-19-21-22-36-38-39-40-43- 44-48-50-51-55-56-58-61-74-75. THE FORECAST - THE WEEK AHEAD Wednesday Mostly sunny. High 60-64. Mostly cloudy overnight. Low 38-42. Thursday Cloudy, showers. High 51-55. Rain, windy overnight. Low 30-34. Friday Showers likely. High 44-48. Rain overnight. Low 36- 40. Saturday Chance of showers. High 45-49. Rain, snow overnight. Low 30-34. Sunday Mostly cloudy. High 40-44. Partly cloudy overnight. Low 27-31. In the Shiawassee area Monday, the high was 73 and the low 42. The area received 0.05 of an inch of rain. At 6 a.m., the Shiawassee River was at 3.93 feet and the tempera- ture was 36. WEATHER STATISTICS TODAY’S LOTTERY Argus-Press Photo/Sally York SONS OF UNION Veterans of the Civil War member Max Newman, a distant relative of Abraham Lincoln, holds a portrait of the Corunna chapter’s namesake, Major Henry F.Wallace. Newman’s great-great grandfather, James Sanderson Lincoln, was killed by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. BY SALLY YORK Argus-Press Staff Writer CORUNNA — Sgt. James Sanderson Lincoln must have been excited that day in 1863: His 10th child was born. And he had only 10 days to go before getting discharged from the Union Army. Sadly, destiny had other plans for Lincoln, a schoolteacher in civilian life. A battalion of Confederate soldiers led by Col. John S. Mosby, nicknamed “The Gray Ghost,” ambushed Lincoln’s company on horse- back. “He was shot and killed at close range,” said Max Newman of Owosso, Lincoln’s great-great- grandson. Having an ancestor who served in the Civil War qualified Newman for membership in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a national fraternal organization with a chapter in Corunna. Being a distant relative of Abraham Lincoln didn’t exactly hurt Newman’s standing in the local group — called Major Henry F. Wallace Camp No. 160 Area men keep ancestors’ memories alive on eve of Civil War’s 150th anniversary FORT SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Somber period music, flickering candlelight and booming cannons were set to usher in the nation’s observance of the 150th anniver- sary of the Civil War. The opening salvo of that war that began in Charleston Harbor will be recreated today. The war began before dawn April 12, 1861, with the start of a Confederate bombardment of Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The conflict ended four years later with the surrender of Confederate forces in Virginia on April 9, 1865. “We’re very clear we don’t see this as a celebration but rather as a somber time,” Tim Stone, the super- intendent of the Fort Sumter National Monument said Monday. “We know that over the course of the four years of the Civil War 600,000 lives were lost. It’s a very tragic event.” Today’s commemoration of the first shots was set to begin with a brief, pre-dawn concert of period music on Charleston’s Battery enti- tled “When Jesus Wept.” Then a star shell was to explode over the fort, signaling the start for several hundred re-enactors — manning cannon around the harbor — to re- enact the bombardment. Union troops in the fort surrendered after more than 30 punishing hours of Confederate fire. Re-enactors portraying Confederate units are camping at See MEMORY on Page 5 AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Wade Spees RE-ENACTORS gathered at Fort Johnson on Monday afternoon to rehearse for this morning’s commemoration of the firing on Fort Sumter, background, marking the beginning of the Civil War in Charleston, S.C. War’s first salvos commemorated in South Carolina See SUMTER on Page 4 See MURDER on Page 3 Lawmakers propose campground alternative LANSING (AP) — Republican state lawmakers representing much of north- ern Michigan said Monday they want to give local gov- ernments the option of tak- ing over 23 state forest camp- grounds that could be closed as early as next month. Lawmakers said they’re developing legislation that would allow land rights and management responsibili- ties of a site to be trans- ferred for $1 if local govern- ments agree to keep a prop- erty open for campground purposes. Twenty-three state forest campgrounds in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula could be closed as early as May 19 under a proposal from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The campgrounds targeted for closing are seldom-used com- pared to other campgrounds. Many are near some of the other 110 state forest campgrounds that would remain open for the upcom- ing season. State forest campgrounds are more rustic and have fewer amenities than Michigan’s state parks. Forest campgrounds gener- ally are unstaffed, but require upkeep that is increasingly difficult given the Department of Natural Resources’ budget problems. State Sen. John Moolenaar, R-Midland, stressed the plan would be voluntary. “It’s up to the locals,” Moolenaar said in a state- ment. “If they want to take ownership of the camp- ground they can. If they don’t want that responsibili- ty, then there would be no obligation to do so.” Moolenaar released a let- ter sent to local officials in counties where the camp- grounds may close, asking them to consider taking over the sites. Other senators listed as signing the letter were Darwin Booher of Evart; Tom Casperson of Escanaba and Howard Walker of Traverse City. Members of the House listed as signing the letter were Jon Bumstead of Newaygo, Frank Foster of Pellston, Matt Huuki of Atlantic Mine, Greg MacMaster of Kewadin, Ed McBroom of Vulcan, Peter Pettalia of Presque Isle, Phil Potvin of Cadillac and Wayne Schmidt of Traverse City. 1854 Owosso American • 1890 Owosso Press-American • 1892 The Evening Argus • 1916 Owosso Argus-Press • 1972 The Argus-Press RACHEL SCOTT
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CORUNNA — Shiawassee CountySheriff ’s Office officials Mondayannounced an arrest in the July 2000death of Rachel Mary Scott.
According to a press release issuedMonday afternoon, the suspect, whosename is being withheld, will be arraignedat 11 a.m. today in 66th District Court.Officials announced they will hold a pressconference following the arraignment in
Corunna.Scott, 20 at the time of
her death, was reportedmissing by her parents onJuly 8, 2000, after shefailed to return homefrom a planned visit withfriends in the village ofVernon the evening ofJuly 6.
Law enforcement offi-cials conducted numerous searches in the
Shiawassee County area and Scott’s bodyeventually was discovered July 20 by fam-ily friends conducting a search near theintersection of Vernon and Goodall roadsin Vernon Township.
According to Argus-Press records,Scott was last seen about 6 p.m. in the vil-lage of Vernon after parking her car inthe 300 block of Main Street. Her parents,Ken and Sandy Scott, located and pickedup her car within about a day, but did notinitially believe anything had happened
to the 5-foot-4, 120-pound brunette.Scott’s body was located less than a
mile from the site she was last seen.Undersheriff Bob Paine, then the
detective bureau commander, said at thetime there was no indication of how Scotthad died, but because of various circum-stances, officers treated the case as ahomicide.
“(Circumstances are) suspicious
Officials make arrest in 11-year-old homicide
THE CIVIL WAR — 150 YEARS
Union torn asunder
Argus-Press Staff WriterCurtis Wildfong reports on the
arrest in an 11-year-old homicide
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Midday Daily 4: 6-7-3-6.
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WednesdayMostly sunny. High60-64. Mostlycloudy overnight.Low 38-42.
ThursdayCloudy, showers.High 51-55. Rain,windy overnight.Low 30-34.
FridayShowers likely. High44-48. Rainovernight. Low 36-40.
SaturdayChance of showers.High 45-49. Rain,snow overnight.Low 30-34.
SundayMostly cloudy. High40-44. Partlycloudy overnight.Low 27-31.
In the Shiawassee areaMonday, the high was 73and the low 42. The areareceived 0.05 of an inch ofrain.
At 6 a.m., theShiawassee River was at3.93 feet and the tempera-ture was 36.
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SONS OF UNION Veterans of the Civil War member Max Newman, a distant relative of AbrahamLincoln, holds a portrait of the Corunna chapter’s namesake, Major Henry F. Wallace. Newman’sgreat-great grandfather, James Sanderson Lincoln, was killed by Confederate soldiers during theCivil War.
BY SALLY YORKArgus-Press Staff Writer
CORUNNA — Sgt. JamesSanderson Lincoln must havebeen excited that day in 1863: His10th child was born.
And he had only 10 days to gobefore getting discharged fromthe Union Army.
Sadly, destiny had other plansfor Lincoln, a schoolteacher incivilian life. A battalion ofConfederate soldiers led by Col.John S. Mosby, nicknamed “TheGray Ghost,” ambushedLincoln’s company on horse-back.
“He was shot and killed atclose range,” said Max Newmanof Owosso, Lincoln’s great-great-grandson.
Having an ancestor whoserved in the Civil War qualifiedNewman for membership in theSons of Union Veterans of theCivil War, a national fraternalorganization with a chapter inCorunna.
Being a distant relative ofAbraham Lincoln didn’t exactlyhurt Newman’s standing in thelocal group — called MajorHenry F. Wallace Camp No. 160
Area men keep ancestors’
memories alive oneve of Civil War’s150th anniversary
FORT SUMTER, S.C. (AP) —Somber period music, flickeringcandlelight and booming cannonswere set to usher in the nation’sobservance of the 150th anniver-sary of the Civil War.
The opening salvo of that warthat began in Charleston Harborwill be recreated today. The warbegan before dawn April 12, 1861,with the start of a Confederatebombardment of Union-held FortSumter in Charleston Harbor. Theconflict ended four years later withthe surrender of Confederate forcesin Virginia on April 9, 1865.
“We’re very clear we don’t seethis as a celebration but rather as asomber time,” Tim Stone, the super-intendent of the Fort SumterNational Monument said Monday.
“We know that over the course ofthe four years of the Civil War600,000 lives were lost. It’s a verytragic event.”
Today’s commemoration of thefirst shots was set to begin with abrief, pre-dawn concert of periodmusic on Charleston’s Battery enti-tled “When Jesus Wept.” Then astar shell was to explode over thefort, signaling the start for severalhundred re-enactors — manningcannon around the harbor — to re-enact the bombardment. Uniontroops in the fort surrendered aftermore than 30 punishing hours ofConfederate fire.
Re-enactors portrayingConfederate units are camping at
See MEMORY on Page 5
AP Photo/The Post And Courier, Wade Spees
RE-ENACTORS gathered at Fort Johnson on Mondayafternoon to rehearse for this morning’s commemorationof the firing on Fort Sumter, background, marking thebeginning of the Civil War in Charleston, S.C.
War’s first salvos commemoratedin South Carolina
See SUMTER on Page 4
See MURDER on Page 3
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campgroundalternativeLANSING (AP) —
Republican state lawmakersrepresenting much of north-ern Michigan said Mondaythey want to give local gov-ernments the option of tak-ing over 23 state forest camp-grounds that could be closedas early as next month.
Lawmakers said they’redeveloping legislation thatwould allow land rights andmanagement responsibili-ties of a site to be trans-ferred for $1 if local govern-ments agree to keep a prop-erty open for campgroundpurposes.
Twenty-three state forestcampgrounds in the UpperPeninsula and northernLower Peninsula could beclosed as early as May 19under a proposal from theMichigan Department ofNatural Resources. Thecampgrounds targeted forclosing are seldom-used com-pared to other campgrounds.
Many are near some ofthe other 110 state forestcampgrounds that wouldremain open for the upcom-ing season.
State forest campgroundsare more rustic and havefewer amenities thanMichigan’s state parks.Forest campgrounds gener-ally are unstaffed, butrequire upkeep that isincreasingly difficult giventhe Department of NaturalResources’ budget problems.
State Sen. JohnMoolenaar, R-Midland,stressed the plan would bevoluntary.
“It’s up to the locals,”Moolenaar said in a state-ment. “If they want to takeownership of the camp-ground they can. If theydon’t want that responsibili-ty, then there would be noobligation to do so.”
Moolenaar released a let-ter sent to local officials incounties where the camp-grounds may close, askingthem to consider taking overthe sites.
Other senators listed assigning the letter wereDarwin Booher of Evart;Tom Casperson of Escanabaand Howard Walker ofTraverse City. Members ofthe House listed as signingthe letter were JonBumstead of Newaygo,Frank Foster of Pellston,Matt Huuki of AtlanticMine, Greg MacMaster ofKewadin, Ed McBroom ofVulcan, Peter Pettalia ofPresque Isle, Phil Potvin ofCadillac and Wayne Schmidtof Traverse City.
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■■ Anniversary — In 1606, England’s King James I decreed thedesign of the original Union Flag, which combined the flags ofEngland and Scotland.
■■ Anniversary — In 1877, the catcher’s mask was first used in abaseball game, by James Tyng of Harvard in a game against theLynn Live Oaks.
■■ Anniversary — In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt diedof a cerebral hemorrhage in Warm Springs, Ga., at age 63; he wassucceeded by Vice President Harry S. Truman.
■■ Anniversary — In 1955, the Salk vaccine against polio wasdeclared safe and effective.
■■ Anniversary — In 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarinbecame the first man to fly in space, orbiting the earth once beforemaking a safe landing.
■■ Anniversary — In 1981, the space shuttle Columbia blasted offfrom Cape Canaveral on its first test flight.
OWOSSO —The Owosso Community Players have announced thecasting for its next play, “Bull in a China Shop,” a comedy by C. B.Gifford, which is being directed by Dr. John Morovitz and DaveConant.
The story revolves around a group of six sweet old ladies who aretrying to attract the attention of a handsome homicide detective liv-ing across the street. When one of their members turns up poi-soned, Det. O’Finn is sent to investigate, much to the ladies delight.
Featured performers include: Jessica LaForest, Joanne Morovitz,Anna Owens, Marie Papciak, Doreen Trevena, Joy Welty, DamienBenjamin, Jerry Frezon, Rachel Ewald, Dennis Bohac and EricDavis.
“Bull in a China Shop” will be performed at the Studio Theater,114 E. Main St., May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15. Tickets cost $13 for adults,$7 for children (high school and below) and are on sale at the theaterbox office. For reservations or information, call 723-4003.
OCP names performers for play
OWOSSO — The Shiawassee Arts Center is offering a traditionalForging Workshop with artist/instructor, Deborah Fehrenbach ofSt. Johns.
The class, to be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 15, allows you to getfamiliar with traditional forging techniques.
Copper is included. If you have a bench block and forging/chas-ing/goldsmith hammer, bring it to class. The SAC will provide toolsas well.
The cost is $55 for members or $65 for non-members. For registration or further information, call the Arts Center at
723-8354. Register early so that adequate supplies will be ordered.
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■ OWOSSO — The following births were reported recently atMemorial Healthcare:
March 29A boy to Stephanie (Troy) and Joshua Baley of Owosso. A boy to Kelly (Nequist) and Brandon VanPoppelen of Owosso.
March 30A girl to Jeanette Cramer and James Gribben of Owosso.
March 31A girl to Shirleen (Waites) and Brian Buck of Corunna.
April 1A girl to Reanna Bos and Clarence Chapman of Morrice. A boy to Amanda (Engleman) and Nicholas Cross of Durand.
April 7A boy to Meredith Kidd of Corunna.
■ VICENZA, Italy — The following birth was reported recentlyin Vicenza, Italy:
March 27A boy was born to Tamara (Lawton) and Hans Steinke.
■ GRAND BLANC — The following birth was reported recentlyat Genesys Hospital:
March 21A boy to Amanda and Dave Inman of Durand.
OWOSSO — Baker Bookstore Manager Sherri Hammond, alongwith the bookstore staff, spearheaded a month-long event entitled“Have A Healthier Heart,” in honor of her late daughter JaymePhillips.
Phillips passed away of heart disease Nov. 24, 2002, at the age of15.
This year, the bookstore organized the first Baker College CutestDog Contest. The contest included 22 dogs entered by 19 staff mem-bers and one student.
“Rocky” claimed first with 275 votes. Rocky’s owner is JimWhaley, professor/system director for the pharmacy tech. program.
Along with the contest, the bookstore sold dog calendars, T-shirts, in memory of cards, cheesecakes, and had a bake sale onValentine’s Day. These fundraisers along with pennies that weredonated from the Early Learning Center children and staff broughtin a total of $1,646 for The American Heart Association.
Baker employees hold heart event
Age 60, of Battle Creek, diedApril 4, 2011, while visiting hisdaughter and son-in-law inRichmond, Va.
David was born June 12, 1950,in Owosso, to John and Ruth(Jansen) O’Bryant. He graduatedfrom Charlotte High School inCharlotte. He went on to earn hisassociate’s degree during his 20year service to the Navy. Heretired from the Navy with therank of 1st Class E-6. He retiredin December 2010, from Böwe,Bell & Howell.
He enjoyed twisting balloons,cycling, woodworking andspending time with family andfriends. He was also activelyinvolved in ministries atGarrison Hills WesleyanChurch.
He is survived by his wifePenny (Bruff) O’Bryant; daugh-ter and spouse Andi and ChrisAlberts; parents John and RuthO’Bryant; brother and spouseBob and Marilyn O’Bryant;niece Robin O’Bryant; and manycousins.
David’s family will receive
friends at the Farley-Estes &Dowdle Funeral Home from 5 to8 p.m. Thursday, April, 14, 2011.Memorial services will be held atGarrison Hills WesleyanChurch, 195 Bradley St., at 11:30a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011.Military honors and intermentwill follow at 1 p.m. at Ft. CusterNational Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donationsmay be made to Garrison HillsWesleyan Church. Personal mes-sages for the family may beplaced at www.farleyestesdow-dle.com.
David John O’Bryant
Our very much loved hus-band, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and unclepassed away Sunday, April 10,2011, at the age of 75.
In 1999, Mr. Prieur retiredfrom Woodard after 38 years inthe forming department.
Funeral services will be heldat Nelson-House Funeral HomeThursday at 11 a.m. The familywill receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Home Wednesdayfrom 1 to 8 p.m. with a Rosarybeing prayed at 6 p.m.
Duane was born March 31,1936, in Flint, the son of Leoneland Mildred Prieur.
On June 8, 1957, he marriedJoyce L. Ritter in Flint. Mr.Prieur was a member of St. PaulCatholic Church. He enjoyed tak-ing trips to the casinos, travelingthe UP along Route 2, gambling,looking for bear, eagles andwaterfalls. He really enjoyed histime fishing with his best buddyGary Holmes. He also enjoyedthe time at Houghton Lake fish-ing on Aunt Sandy’s pontoon. Heloved doing everything with hiswife until her passing in 2005.Then the trips to the casinossometimes included his kids,special girlfriend Margaret“Joan” Kebler, Aunt Pete“Glenna” and Uncle GaryHolmes.
Survivors include daughterBrenda Root of Corunna; sonDuane Prieur Jr. “Bubs” ofLansing; grandchildren BrentPrieur and Tara Prieur both ofOwosso; great-grandchildrenHannah and Keagan Barnett,Jaelynn and Ellie Mallery; sisterPatricia Stone of Burton; sisters-in-law Glenna (Gary) Holmesand Sandy Fuoss of Owosso;brothers-in-law Gerald (Barb)Ritter of Prudenville and Gary(Helen) Ritter of Owosso and hisspecial girlfriend Margaret“Joan” Kebler; and many nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.He was predeceased by his
wife Joyce, parents Leonel andMildred Prieur, grandparents;his wife’s brother Donald Prieur,sister Beverly Sigmon, nephewDuane “Sonny” Stone, brother-in-law Hank Stone and son-in-law John Curreli, parents-in-lawArthur and Lucille Ritter.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the Duane L. PrieurMemorial Fund, St. Paul Churchor Hospice of Owosso.
The family would like tothank all the family, friends andcaregivers Linda Stickel, SandyStickel, Dave Starkweather andDonna Nault; the doctors andnurses Joyce Frederick, Barbaraand Cheryl; social workers andcaregivers from Hospice; thedoctors and staff at OwossoCancer Center that helped takecare of him during his illness;the staff from 5 South who caredfor him during his time in theRespite Room.
In addition, the great neigh-bors Mitch “Mike” and MarilynMcCloskey for the food andbaked goods.
Duane L. Prieur
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Maxine DormerAge 89, of Chesaning, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at
Covenant Cooper in Saginaw.She worked at Farmer Peet's for 15 years in Chesaning.Visitation will be held today at the Misiuk Funeral Home in
Chesaning from 1 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held onWednesday, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church inChesaning. Visitation at the church on Wednesday will begin at 10a.m.
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Age 94, of Owosso, passedaway Saturday, April 9, 2011, atMasonic Pathways, Alma.
Claude worked for Redmond’sfor seven years and then workedfor Universal Electric/Magnetekas a chief inspector in qualitycontrol for 36 years, retiring in1982. After retirement he was apartner with CSH Inc.
A memorial service will beheld at the First Baptist Church,in Owosso, Wednesday, April 13,
2011, at 11 a.m. Visitation withhis family will be held todayfrom 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith FamilyFuneral Homes Jennings-LyonsChapel, Owosso.
Online condolences can besent to www.smithfamilyfuner-alhomes.com.
Claude F. Cooley
Project wouldconnect water
systemsHOLLAND (AP) — A $6 mil-
lion project would connect thewater systems of the cities ofHolland and Wyoming to dealwith potential shortages ineither community.
The Grand Rapids Pressreports the Holland Board ofPublic Works on Mondayapproved an agreement thatwould result in construction of a4.5-mile-long pipeline in OttawaCounty’s Park Township.
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SHOWN, from left, are Rachel Ewald, Sherri Hammond, JimWhaley with Rocky and Krista Cook.
OWOSSO — Memorial Healthcare, Michigan State Universityand the Breslin Student Events Center are sponsoring Buckle UpStop Texting (B.U.S.T.).
The event highlights the results of neglecting to wear a seat beltand/or texting while driving.
The event is free and will run from 1 to 4 p.m. April 23 at theBreslin Center at Michigan State University, 1 Birch Road, EastLansing. At 2 p.m., keynote speakers will address issues involvingseatbelt safety and texting while driving. A short video will also beshown between 2 and 3 p.m.
Free T-shirts will be available for the first 1,000 attendees. Theevent will also include pledge signing, free B.U.S.T. thumb bandsand vendor booths.
Check out the B.U.S.T. event on the Memorial HealthcareFacebook page.
If you, your company or school would like to help out at the eventand help put a stop to texting and driving, contact Irma King [email protected] or call 729-4930.
Memorial, MSU team up to stoptexting while driving
OWOSSO — Brush pickup for the month of March will beApril 27. Call 725-0550 by noon April 26 to schedule a pickup.
If the city cannot get to everyone on the scheduled day, pick-up will resume Thursday and Friday, if necessary.
Residents should have brush out at the curb by 7 a.m. onpickup day. Branches are to be no larger than 3 inches in diam-eter. No debris or grass clippings will be accepted.
The Department of Public Works yard on Aiken Road, justsouth of Industrial Drive, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. everySaturday through the end of the 2011 Leaf Program forleaf/brush drop off.
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It will be held at its regular location at the township board roomlocated at 2998 W. M-21.
beyond that of being a missing persons situation,” he said in 2000.A forensic exam in Lansing also failed to pinpoint a cause of
death.In addition to the Sheriff ’s Office, the FBI assisted in the initial
investigation and the Michigan State Police provided forensic assis-tance.
The 1999 Corunna High School graduate and Lennon-area resi-dent also had a brother, Adam, and a sister, Abigail.
In 2007, the Scotts approached the Shiawassee County Board ofCommissioners complaining that then-Sheriff Jon Wilson was notputting enough effort into developing a case.
The Scotts contended the lead detective at that time, David Kirk,had been reassigned and was not being allowed to pursue leads.
Wilson denied the charges, but the Scotts said they would contin-ue to push their daughter’s case. “We just want justice,” Ken Scottsaid at the time.
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LAINGSBURG — The Free Medical Clinic at the First BaptistChurch of Laingsburg has been discontinued.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamberof Commerce recently presentedCongressman Dave Camp, R-Midland, withthe annual Spirit of Enterprise Award forhis pro-jobs voting record during the secondsession of the 111th Congress.
“The Chamber is honored to recognizeCongressman Camp for helping create anenvironment in which businesses can growand create jobs,” said Thomas J. Donohue,president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “Hehas shown great conviction by standing onthe side of business, at a time when it mat-ters most and we honor him.”
The Chamber’s Spirit of Enterpriseaward, in its 23rd year, has been given annu-ally to Members of Congress based on keybusiness votes outlined in the Chamber’syearly publication, How They Voted. ThoseMembers of Congress who support theChamber’s position on at least 70 percent ofthose votes qualify to receive the award.
“I am humbled to receive this award,”Camp said. “My colleagues and I understandthat as policymakers it is an honor and ourduty to represent our constituents well andadvocate for job-creating opportunities.”
According to the scorecard, Congressman
Camp maintained a 100 percent rating withthe Chamber this year and collectively holdsa 96 percent ranking during his tenure inCongress.
The Chamber scored Congress on 11Senate and nine House votes in 2010, includ-ing passage of a tax rate extension, healthcare reform, financial services reform andlegislation to promote science and math edu-cation.
To view a complete list of the 2010 Spiritof Enterprise recipients, visit www.uscham-ber.com/soe.
VERNON — Families with children ages 1 to 12 are invited to anEaster Egg Hunt at the Vernon Park on Saturday.
The hunt begins at 11 a.m. and will feature an outstanding vari-ety of prizes donated by local businesses, according to event orga-nizer Jill Marsh.
Nearly 12,000 eggs will be sorted by age groups. Marsh has volunteered her time for the past two years to orga-
nize the village of Vernon event.
U.S. Chamber honors Dave Camp for record
Laingsburg free clinic canceled
Families invited to egg hunt
OWOSSO — The Owosso branch of the Shiawassee DistrictLibrary will be holding a craft night for teens and adults at 7 p.m.April 19.
Participants will be learning how to decorate a clay flowerpot.Pre-registration and payment are required by Saturday to reserve aspot. The cost is $3.50, and participants should also bring a pair ofscissors which can be used on paper.
For more information, contact the Owosso branch at 725-5134.
Owosso SDL plans craft night
CORUNNA — Space is still available for two events taking placeMay 7 in McCurdy Park.
The Corunna Garage Sale is open to anyone who has anything tosell. A 10- by 10-foot indoor space or a 20- by 20-foot outdoor spacerents for $10. You are allowed to sell anything you can get down tothe park as long as it is legal. Held in the lower level of McCurdyPark, in the Commercial Building, the sale draws a crowd everyyear.
Also on May 7, in the upper level of McCurdy Park, is the Craftand Small Business Show. Held in the community center (formerlythe casino), you can showcase your handmade crafts and home busi-ness. Spaces are $35 for an 8-by-10 foot indoor space.
Proceeds from the space rental will be used to continue improve-ments to McCurdy Park.
Applications can be found at www.corm.us or call Shauna at 743-3650 for more information.
Corunna garage sale scheduled
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SCHOOL BOARD CHALLENGEStudents of Jennifer LaMay’s Destination Imagination class watch as Owosso School Board mem-bers General Grant and Marlene Webster present the final result of their Destination Imaginationchallenge Monday night. At the board’s regular meeting, the students were showcased for theirgreat performances during competition and the school board was surprised with a challengeitself. With limited resources, they had to make a house for a mouse and present why a mousewould want to live there. They came up with a house promoting a healthy lifestyle, full of freeweights, a treadmill and a trampoline for a roof.
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY —Local residents Nina and JohnPhelps attended the EFFoundation for Foreign Study’sannual meeting March 4through 6 at Caesar’s Palace inLas Vegas.
Recognized for their leader-ship as international exchangecoordinators for EF Foundation,the leader in high schoolexchange, the couple was invitedto attend the meeting, along witha select group of fellow coordi-nators who also successfullydeveloped high schoolexchanges in their local commu-nities.
The Phelpses attended work-shops and networking sessionsto prepare for the organization’supcoming “busy season” — plac-ing 3,000 international highschool students with caring fam-ilies across America.
“EF Foundation’s annualmeeting was exciting and infor-mative,” Nina Phelps said. “Itwas a great opportunity to meetmy peers and learn about newways to offer the highest-qualityexchange experience for ourinternational students, host fam-ilies and schools.”
The Phelpses match exchangestudents with host families,enroll students in local highschools and provide students,host families and schools withongoing support throughout theexchange experience.
EF Foundation is acceptingapplications from families tohost an exchange student for oneor two semesters during the2011-12 school year. For moreinformation, contact Nina orJohn Phelps at (989) 277-6212 [email protected].
Couple attendsexchange workshop
OWOSSO — This year duringApril, the month of the youngchild, Noah’s Ark Children’sCenter is reaching out to chil-dren who have cystic fibrosis(CF) with an event called“Stepping Up For CF.”
Throughout the month ofApril, Director Joann Sawyerand Noah’s Ark staff will bewearing pedometers to keeptrack of the number of stepsthey take during the week, aim-ing to increase the total numberof steps during the followingweeks. Staff members will alsobe divided into teams accordingto classroom and weekly teamtotals will be tallied. Their goal
is to challenge themselves toimprove the weekly totals asthey strive for healthy lungs andhearts.
Each team will decorate acanister for the collection ofpledges. Noah’s Ark’s canisterchild is Gavin Graham, Sawyer’s15-month-old grandson who isdiagnosed with cystic fibrosis.Employees are hoping for theencouragement and support ofNoah’s Ark families and fromthe congregation of Noah’s Arksponsor, the First UnitedMethodist Church. All monieswill go to the Cystic Fibrosisfoundation. Any donations canbe sent to Noah’s Ark.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Centeris a non-profit licensed andaccredited daycare center locat-ed at 1500 North Water St. inOwosso.
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KEN AND SANDY SCOTT hold a picture of their daughter Rachelin the living room of their Venice Township home in 2007. TheScotts reported their daughter missing in July 2000 and shewas found dead two weeks later near Vernon.
By JESSICA ROBISONArgus-Press Staff Writer
OWOSSO — While traveling routes of theUnderground Railroad to escape from slav-ery, African-Americans found safety inMichigan — and Shiawassee County — ontheir way to Canada.
“Michigan was both a path to settlementand a gateway to Canada,” said Carol Mull,Michigan Freedom Trail chairperson andauthor of “The Underground Railroad ofMichigan.”
The Underground Railroad was an orga-nized program to help escaping slaves travelfrom the southern states to Canada.
“Because Canada, a country that did notallow slavery, was very close to Michigan,Michiganders played an important role inmaking the Underground Railroad success-ful,” the Detroit Opera House website,www.motopera.org states. “Except for hand-bills and newspaper ads that were written incode, the organization’s participation andhow it worked was secret.”
The Underground Railroad began about1820, according to the Detroit Opera House’swebsite.
The state of Michigan website,www.michigan.gov, states the first antislav-ery society began in Kalamazoo in 1837, thesame year Michigan became the nation’s26th state.
The Emancipation Proclamation at thestart of 1863 granted freedom to all peopleheld as slaves within a state or part of a statein rebellion against the United States, Mullsaid.
“The Civil War was kind of the end ofpeople being afraid of hiding,” Mull said.
Owosso had a hand in making historyduring this time, and a house located at 400W. Main St. served as a “station” for theUnderground Railroad before and duringthe Civil War, according to the book“Owosso, Michigan A to Z” by the late HelenHarrelson, which was published in 1993.
“Stations” were planned stops thatincluded churches, homes or any other safeplace for people escaping slavery to hide, theDetroit Opera House website states.
In Harrelson’s book, the local legendrelates Chris (Sally) Haller ran Owosso’sUnderground Railroad “station” from thehouse at the northwest corner of Main and
John (now Curwood Castle Drive) streets. But as research by Harrelson showed in
her book, the Hallers did not move into thehouse at the northwest corner of Main andJohn streets until 1867, which was two yearsafter the Civil War ended.
In fact, the couple did not even move toOwosso from Gasport, N.Y. until 1865,Harrelson’s book states.
Although the Hallers did not run thehouse as a “station” for people escapingfrom slavery, the house was a “station,” mostlikely run by Aaron and Maria Hinckley,who lived in the house before and during theCivil War.
Harrelson states in her book that she metwith Clara Marie Sayles, the granddaughterof Chris and Sally Haller, to gather moreinformation on the house at the corner ofMain and John streets, and found Sayles’memory of the house included knowledge ofa secret door into the attic that was accessi-ble only by climbing a pear tree at the backof the house.
While Shiawassee County was not a keyplace for people escaping from slavery totravel, Michigan still held a big part of theescape routes.
Detroit held a big population in African-Americans and “offered a chance for peopleto mingle with the crowd,” Mull said.
Mull said by 1840 Michigan had an anti-slavery newspaper in Ann Arbor called theSignal of Liberty.
Articles from the newspaper can beviewed at signalofliberty.aadl.org, and showthat another local resident played a part inthe nation’s history.
Dr. John B. Barnes, whom Mull states inher book was known as the “director of theUnderground Railroad,” moved to Owosso in1842 and practiced medicine at his officelocated at Washington and Water streets,according to Harrelson’s book.
Barnes often was published in the Signalof Liberty newspaper.
“It is believed that Michigan had morethan 200 stations on the UndergroundRailroad,” the Detroit Opera House states.“The Underground Railroad went out ofoperation about Dec. 6, 1865, when the 13thAmendment was signed into law.”
“I think this heritage has been over-looked for a long time,” Mull said.
Mull asked that anyone who has informa-tion about the Underground Railroad inMichigan to contact her through her web-site, www.carolmull.com.
“There’s still more out there for us tolearn about,” Mull said. “Every addition tothis story will give us a better understandingto the whole story.”
At least seven routes have been identified as ways forpeople escaping slavery to travel through Michigan toCanada:
■ From Toledo to Detroit, and across the Detroit River.■ From Toledo to Adrian, Morenci, Tecumseh, Clinton,
Saline, Ypsilanti, Plymouth, Swartzburg and the River Rougeto Detroit.
■ Along Old Sauk Road from Indiana; Niles to White
Pigeon to Sturgis to Coldwater to Quincy to Jonesville toSomerset to Clinton to Saline to Ypsilanti to Plymouth toSwartzburg to the River Rouge to Detroit.
■ Along Old Territorial Road from Indiana and Illinois;Niles to Cassopolis to Schoolcraft to Climax to Kalamazooto Battle Creek to Marshall to Albion to Parma to theMichigan Center to Jackson to Dexter to Leoni to GrassLake to Ann Arbor to Geddes to Ypsilanti to Plymouth to
Swartzburg to the River Rouge to Detroit.■ The Grand River Trail from Indiana and Illinois; St.
Joseph-Benton Harbor to South Haven to Holland to GrandRapids to Lowell to Portland to Lansing to Williamston toHowell to Brighton to Farmington to Detroit.
■ From Chicago to Duluth to Mackinaw City, continuingon to Detroit or Port Huron via Saginaw, or to Canadathrough Sault Ste. Marie.
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The Civil War lasted morethan four years — from 1861 to1865 — and resulted in thedeaths of about 620,000Americans — 360,000 Unionand 258,000 Confederates —and Michigan played no smallrole; nor did ShiawasseeCounty.
Below are capsules aboutsix different individuals fromShiawassee County whoserved as high-ranking staffmembers in units that playedkey roles in the Union’s victo-ry.
Former Owosso superintendent,Owosso lawyer
served under Gen. Custer
George K. Newcombe, a teacher,came to Owosso in 1856 to become thesuperintendent of the Owosso SchoolDistrict. Six years later, he was commis-sioned and served as a major in the 7thRegiment Michigan Cavalry, which wasone of four cavalries that comprised theMichigan Cavalry Brigade, headed byBrigadier Gen. George. A. Custer.
Ebenezer Gould, born in New York,moved to Owosso in 1837 at the age of20. One year later, he and his brother-in-law David Fish co-owned a general storethat stood at the corner of Washingtonand Exchange Streets. He later studiedlaw in his brother Amos Gould’s officeand was admitted to the Bar inShiawassee County in 1851. In 1862,Gould accepted the position of firstmajor in the 5th Regiment MichiganCavalry, which also was part of theMichigan Cavalry Brigade.
Both Gould and Newcombe foughtat Gettysburg in 1863. The MichiganCavalry Brigade entered Gettysburg asthe first of many U.S. troops to occupy it.
Newcombe, who was still serving asa major, was wounded at Gettysburgand resigned about three months later.He returned to Owosso and became anattorney that same year.
Gould was later promoted to lieu-tenant colonel in the regiment attachedto Gen. Joseph Hooker’s Army of thePotomac and became a colonel inMichigan’s “Fighting 5th.” He was laterdischarged because of disability andreturned to Owosso in 1865 andbecame a partner in law with Gilbert R.Lyon. He died in Owosso in 1877 ofapoplexy, an old medical term for a con-dition similar to a stroke.
Ovid man served in regimentcredited for capture of
President Jefferson DavisJosiah B. Park, listed from Ovid,
served time as a major and researchsays possibly also as lieutenant colonelof the 4th Regiment Michigan Cavalry,which on May 10, 1865, at Irwinsville insouthern Georgia, captured JeffersonDavis, the fleeing former president ofthe Confederacy.
Stationed in Georgia at the time, the4th Michigan Cavalry was ordered toproceed as quickly as possible toSpaulding, Ga., and picket theOkmulgee River in an effort to stop aneastward fleeing Davis. Research statesCol.Benjamin Pritchard, heading theregiment, believed Davis had alreadycrossed the river and, learning that the1st Wisconsin Cavalry was in pursuit,followed the river to Irwinsville. Therethey discovered Davis had not yetpassed there.
Davis was captured the next morn-ing by both the 4th Michigan Cavalryand the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry.
With Davis were John H. Reagan ofTexas, his postmaster general; Capt.Moody of Mississippi, an old neighbor ofthe Davis family; Gov. Lubbock of Texasand colonels Harrison and Johnson of
his staff; Mrs. Davis and her four chil-dren — Maggie, some 10; Jeff, about 8;Willie, 5; and a baby girl — a brotherand sister of Mrs. Davis, one white andone colored servant woman, a smallforce of cavalry, a few others and a smalltrain of horses, mules, wagons andambulances.
Owosso U.S. deputy marshaland Corunna reverend fought in
eighth-deadliest battleMyndert W. Quackenbush was com-
missioned as a major in the 14thRegiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry in1862.
Reverend Thomas B. Dooley servedthe Christ Episcopal Church of Owossoas well as a church in Corunna during amajority of the 1860s and into the1870s. He was commissioned as chap-lain in the 14th Michigan Infantry, along-side Quackenbush.
On New Year’s Eve 1862, the 14thMichigan Infantry — includingQuackenbush and Dooley — as part ofmore than 41,000 Union troopsengaged with nearly 63,000Confederate forces in the Battle ofStones River in Tennessee.
As the year was drawing to a closeand, soon after the defeat atFredericksburg during which wave afterwave of union advances were pushedback from the strategically importanttown on the Rappahannock River,President Abraham Lincoln was desper-ate for a military victory to support theEmancipation Proclamation, which wentinto effect on the first day of 1863. TheBattle at Stones River gave him that vic-tory.
In a telegram later sent to Maj. Gen.William Rosecrans and published on theNational Park Service website, PresidentLincoln stressed the importance of thebattle.
“I can never forget, if I rememberanything, that at the end of last year andthe beginning of this, you gave us ahard-earned victory, which had therebeen a defeat instead, the countryscarcely could have lived over,” he saidof the troops at Stones River.
During the battle, there were 25,251casualties — 16,054 Union and 9,197Confederate — the eighth-most duringany battle during the Civil War.
Quackenbush died in April of 1896.Dooley resigned as chaplain in 1864.
Owosso man performed aschaplain in regiment
known for killing raiderHenry Cherry, a Presbyterian chap-
lain in the 10th Regiment MichiganCavalry, spent much of his time sta-tioned in Tennessee, where he wasknown for writing letters to Amos Gould— brother of aforementioned EbenezerGould — that spoke of things from mili-tary pay to excitement on the news ofGen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender, accord-ing to the Special Sections Library atUniversity of Tennessee.
Coined the Henry Cherry Letters, thenotes date from 1864 to 1865 and doc-ument Cherry’s service. Upon word thatGen. Lee had surrendered, Cherry wroteAmos Gould saying “from every Fortaround Knoxville demonstrations of joywere given in the firing of cannon.”
The 10th Michigan Cavalry is per-haps most commonly known as thegroup that chased and surrounded Gen.John Hunt Morgan, famous for his raidsinto Union territories.
As Morgan tried to flee on horse, hewas shot and killed Sept. 4, 1864.
Fort SumterApril 12, 1861
First Battle of Bull RunJuly 21, 1861
Monitor vs. VirginiaMarch 1862
AntietamSept. 1862
Emancipation ProclamationJan. 1, 1863
VicksburgMay - July 4, 1863
GettysburgJuly 1-4, 1863
Union and Confederate forces foughtnear Antietam, Md., Sept. 17, 1862.The battle saw 23,000 casualties —the bloodiest single day in Americanmilitary history.
This was the scene inside a FortSumter, S.C., casemate during the34-hour bombardment, April 12,1861. Confederate gunners fired thefirst shots of the Civil War.
Gen. Ulysses Grant capturedVicksburg, Miss., and split theConfederacy following a siege of thesouthern city. The victory gave theUnion control of the Mississippi.
President Abraham Lincoln signs theEmancipation Proclamation, Jan. 1,1863, in Washington. The act freedall slaves in states taking part inrebellion against the Union.
On March 8, 1862, ironclads USSMonitor and CSS Virginia ushered ina new era of naval warfare. The one-day battle spelled the end of woodennaval vessels.
Union and Confederate forcesclashed at Gettysburg, Penn. Gen.Lee’s loss and the victory atVicksburg put the South on thedefensive for the rest of the war.
The battle of the Bull Run was foughton July 21, 1861, in Virginia. It wasthe first land battle of the war.Federal troops were routed andStonewall Jackson got his nickname.
Area veterans playedkey roles in severalCivil War actions
STONES RIVER
SEEN HERE is thehouse that allegedlyserved as a “station”for the UndergroundRailroad inShiawassee County.The house was locat-ed at 400 W. MainSt. on the northwestcorner of Main andJohn (now CurwoodCastle Drive) streets.Below is a letter writ-ten by a local aboli-tionist to an anti-slavery publication.
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Abolitionists helped slaves escape through Shiawassee County
Slaves took many roads to make their escapes north
Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, while Union re-enactors are in Sumter this week. They plan torecreate the Union surrender to Confederatetroops Thursday.
Historian Rick Hatcher said the bombardmentdidn’t cause any deaths, but two Union soldiersdied of wounds suffered when a salute was firedduring the surrender ceremony.
Stone said the National Park Service sees theanniversary as an opportunity for new genera-tions to learn the story of the bloody conflict.
“We hope that in the National Park Service thatmanages many of the great Civil War sites —Gettysburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga,Antietam and, of course Fort Sumter — we pro-
vide the visiting public the opportunity to experi-ence the history of those events. We try to focus onthe history and let the visitors take away the mes-sage they want.”
The events this week include living historydemonstrations focusing on the role of blacks andwomen during the war. There will be sessions onperiod music, medicine and cooking of the era.
What is being planned is different than the fes-tival atmosphere that seemed to surround theCivil War centennial 50 years ago, said park ser-vice ranger Michael Allen.
“When we began this journey we made clear itwas not a celebration; it was a remembrance, acommemoration,” he said.
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— which Newman joined in 1999.“I honestly think their eyes
popped out of their head when Itold them I’m related toLincoln,” Newman recalled lastweek. “I don’t think I had achoice (but to join).”
As the nation marks the 150thanniversary of the “WarBetween the States,” it’s busi-ness as usual within theCorunna camp, with memberssporting authentic Union uni-forms and firing cannons duringcemetery ceremonies, present-ing educational programs, main-taining Civil War monumentsand dedicating the tombstonesplaced on unmarked veterans’graves.
These duties further the pur-pose of the non-political, patriot-ic group, which is “to keep greentheir memory,” said GaryGranger of Corunna, a disabledveteran whose great-great-grandfather, Cpl. G.W. Hill ofGratiot County, enlisted twiceduring the Civil War.
Granger said he first becameaware of his forbearer when hewas a child and saw Hill’s mili-tary sword — which the veteranpilfered after the war — hangingon a wall in his aunt’s house.
As a member of Sons ofUnion Veterans, Granger hasdug into Hill’s Civil War service,reading the history of his mili-tary unit.
“It’s fun, and it’s also infor-mative,” Granger said.
Cpl. David Loomis, from theOvid area, assisted fellow Unionsoldiers who were fighting the
Battle of Stones River in MiddleTennessee by hauling neededsupplies in wagons fromNashville.
Loomis walked all night infreezing rain, at one point charg-ing across a field to attackConfederate soldiers. He becameill, was hospitalized in Memphisand discharged. The youngest ofLoomis’ 13 daughters lived inOwosso, said his descendant,Mike McMillan, a lawyer inOwosso who joined Sons ofUnion Veterans in 1984.
Camp member Leston Curtisof Carland, a retired UniversalElectric worker, has dedicatedhimself to finding the graves ofhis and his wife’s Civil War vet-eran ancestors.
Curtis discovered the grave ofhis great-grandfather SamuelSloat — who served in the FirstArtillery, Battery C, before dyingof an unidentified disease — inthe military cemetery inMarietta, Ga.
He’s still looking for the finalresting place of soldier GeorgeHaines, who was an ancestor onhis wife’s side.
“We think it’s in Henderson— I’ve been told that’s where hiswife is buried,” Curtis said.“We’re going to do some fieldwork.”
Dave Hilliker, a custodian atCorunna High School, has hadbetter luck unearthing informa-tion about his forbearer, JamesHilliker of the 8th MichiganCavalry. The soldier, limited inhis service by hemophilia, didguard duty during the war until
he was captured by theConfederate Army.
According to a record DaveHilliker found, James Hillikerrequested extra pay for the timehe spent as a prisoner of war inMacon, Ga.
Like many Sons of UnionVeterans members, Hillikerenjoys participating in Civil Warre-enactments, dying his beardblack to play the role of Gen.Ulysses S. Grant. Occasionallyhe will take a Confederate sol-dier’s role, opening him up toplayful accusations by fellowcamp members of being a“cross-dresser.”
It was Shiawassee Townshipresident Henry Bastian’s great-grandfather, boat builder Sgt.Fletcher Joyner, and an interestin military history that ledBastian to join Sons of UnionVeterans.
The organization — original-ly formed by Union veterans in1866 under the name GrandArmy of the Republic for veter-ans of the war — is open to maledescendants of a soldier, sailoror marine who served honorablyfor the United States of Americabetween 1861 and 1865. Thosewho don’t qualify as an ancestorbut who demonstrate a genuineinterest in the Civil War areinvited to join as associates.
The Corunna post’s name-sake, Major Henry F. Wallace,lived on a farm south ofCorunna. Mustering in as a firstlieutenant in Monroe, Wallacewas wounded at the Battle ofPittsburg Landing and was pro-
moted to cap-tain. Trans-ferred to theVeteran Reser-ve Corps dueto hiswo u n d s ,Wa l l a c edied in1867 fromy e l l o wfever.
By CHRISTINA GUENTHNERArgus-Press Staff Writer
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY — Len Thomasspends his free time making sure those whofought for the freedom of our country contin-ue to have their own place in history.
The Swartz Creek resident has spent hisretirement inventorying the graves of CivilWar soldiers located in Shiawassee, Geneseeand Lapeer counties.
Thomas said the task began after he andhis wife Sharon inventoried ElmwoodCemetery near New Lothrop — where most ofSharon’s family is buried, including her great-grandfather, who served in the Civil War.
What the Thomases found disturbed them.“As we inventoried, we found 48 Civil War
veterans buried there,” Len Thomas said.“However, nine of them had unmarked gravesand no one would know about them withoutresearching the matter.”
The couple realized if just one cemeteryhad so many unmarked Civil War graves,there must be hundreds more locally.
So began their hobby, which has turnedinto somewhat of a passion.
“We’ve walked more than 120 cemeteries,”Thomas said. “Most of the cemeteries wewalked were in very good condition.Vandalism, carelessness and general over-
sight have taken their toll on these graves,causing many of them to remain unmarked.Some are unreadable, so we had to rely on ear-lier cemetery records.”
Along the way, the Thomases have createda list of all the Civil War participants theycould find in each of the three counties.
Though they make no claims that the list iscomplete, the couple has made the documentas accurate as it can be, to their knowledge.
“The spelling of names continues to be adeterrent. Grave markers, census lists, CivilWar records and human errors in listening toand writing down names create an almostinsurmountable issue in attempting to write adocument,” Thomas said.
They provided copies of the list to localhistorical societies, including the ShiawasseeHistorical Society, with the hope their workwill generate a renewed interest in families,governmental agencies, historians, genealo-gists and cemetery boards and workers to pre-serve the heritage for future generations.
Through their journey, the Thomases ranacross the story of one woman so compellingit led them to central New York on a trip tofind her grave.
Thomas discovered in his research a CivilWar nurse named Lucy Blanchard, who diedin 1911 in Fenton.
Thirteen years after Blanchard died, a
chapter of theDaughters of the UnionVeterans of the CivilWar based in Fenton wasnamed after her; but the chapter had norecords of its namesake.
Thomas discovered Blanchard’sremains were shipped back to NewYork, where she was from originally.She was buried in a cemetery inSyracuse, N.Y.
Intrigued by her story, theThomases went to visit the cemeteryin New York, where they discoveredher grave was not marked. However,while they were there the couplemet some women from theSyracuse chapter of theDaughters of the Union Veteransof the Civil War, who also took aninterest in her story.
Thomas and his wife workedto get a headstone for Blanchard,which the government providedfree. The couple paid to have itinstalled. To mark the occasion,the Syracuse DUV held a dedi-cation ceremony Nov. 13, 2010.
“After 99 years, she finallyhas a headstone,” Thomassaid.
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A GROUP OF Civil War re-enactors attends a gravesite dedication ceremony in Syracuse, N.Y., for Civil War nurseLucy J. Blanchard. Len Thomas traced Blanchard’s history from the Michigan area to central New York and dis-covered her grave there was unmarked, prompting him to get her a headstone.
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The Civil War veteransmemorial at Owosso’s OakHill Cemetery is shown. Thereare more than 1,200 CivilWar veterans’ graves inShiawassee County.
Hunley Sinks HousatonicFeb. 17,1864
PetersburgJuly 1864 - April 1865
Sherman’s MarchSept. - Dec. 1864
Lee SurrendersApril 9, 1865
Lincoln AssassinatedApril 14, 1865
Union soldiers capture a Confederateearthwork during the 10-month-longsiege of Petersburg, Va., July 1864.The long battle ushered in trenchwarfare.
Gen. William T. Sherman inspectsbattlements at Atlanta in 1864. Afterhis capture of Atlanta, Sherman wenton to capture Savannah and dividethe Confederate States of America.
Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s sur-render in the Wilmer McLean houseat Appomattox Courthouse, Va., isseen April 9, 1865, ending the CivilWar.
The H. L. Hunley became the firstsubmarine to sink an enemy vesselFeb. 17, 1864. The innovative vesselthen itself sank before it returned toshore.
On April 14, 1865, PresidentAbraham Lincoln was at Ford’sTheater in Washington when JohnWilkes Booth stormed into his boxand shot him in the head, killing him.
Marking the fallen
Area man records gravesites of Civil War veterans
MEMORY Continued from Page 1
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COMMENTARY
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IN OUR OPINION
DOONESBURY by Gary Trudeau
Poliomyelitis, one of the most dreaded diseases ofour time, likely predates recorded history,although it was not clinically diagnosed until the1700s. The first reported polio outbreak occurredin 1835 in England.
In the years since, hundreds of thousands were afflict-ed by crippling polio and no one was immune to it,including such people as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the32nd president of the United States, and Itzhak Perlman,a world-renowned classical cello player. Both Rooseveltand Perlman overcame their disability, but with difficulty.Should we subject others to such a problem?
In 1945, 25,698 cases were diagnosed in the U.S. and in1952, the worst polio outbreak on record hit the U.S., with57,879 new cases. Since 1916, more than 20 percent ofthose afflicted died.
The number of cases plummeted after Jonas Salkdeveloped a vaccine in 1955 and within a year it wasfound to be “safe, effective and potent.”
In the early 1960s, Albert Sabin’s oral polio vaccine wasdeveloped and became the vaccine of choice. By 1979, theU.S. was declared polio free when the last case of the wildpolio virus was diagnosed.
In 1988, a global eradication initiative was launched asthe World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers forDisease Control and Prevention joined RotaryInternational in an effort to rid the world of the disease.
Through the efforts of Rotarians worldwide, assistedby WHO and other regional organizations, the Americaswere certified polio free in 1994, the Western Pacific in2000 and Europe in 2002.
Today, thanks to immunization teams travelingthroughout the world, only five countries remain polioendemic: Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, India,Afghanistan and Pakistan. Since 2009, nine other coun-tries have experienced outbreaks of polio by active trans-mission of an imported polio virus. But those nineinstances are not considered epidemic.
As a final fight against polio — that it be eliminated aswas tuberculosis more than 50 years ago — RotaryInternational and its foundation have stepped up theeffort to fight the disease. (To date, Rotarians worldwidehave contributed more than $900 million in the effort.)Most recently, Rotarians have been challenged to matchdollar for dollar a significant amount contributed to thecause by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Gateshas long been a strong supporter of efforts to conquer thedisease.
On the local level, Rotary clubs in the greaterShiawassee County area have staged a variety of eventsin support of the fight against polio. This month, theOwosso club will place canisters at Greg & Lou’s FamilyRestaurant, Drew’s Steakhouse and Pub and B.J.’s FineFoods, all in Owosso, trying to raise $2,000 to help windup the polio fight. A small amount, but every pennycounts in this worldwide struggle.
Salk and Sabin kept us free of the disease. Now it’stime we deliver the knockout punch. – dc
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Nearly lost amid report-ing on the early daysof the Libyan warwas a revealing lookat the deteriorating
military strength of Britain, theUnited States’ oldest and mostimportant ally. The DailyTelegraph reported that theBritish navy fired a dozencruise missiles in the initialattack on Libya. The problem: Itwas a significant portion of theBrits’ entire arsenal of 64 cruisemissiles.
“At this rate, we are using up5 or 10 percent of our stock perday, and soon it could becomeunsustainable,” a Britishdefense-industry source told theTelegraph. “What if the strikesgo beyond a second week? Wewill simply run out of ammuni-tion.”
It was, at the least, a dis-heartening comment on thestate of what was once the mostpowerful naval force on theplanet. European countries, sad-dled by enormous social-welfarecommitments, are going brokeright and left, and Britain is noexception. A once-formidablemilitary force is gradually beingdismantled to pay for healthcare and pensions.
In Washington, Rep. PaulRyan didn’t talk about Britainor cruise missiles when heunveiled his path-breaking bud-get proposal last week. But thenew House Budget Committee
chairman could not have beenclearer: In coming years, the BigThree entitlement programs —Medicare, Medicaid, SocialSecurity — will consume theUnited States’ budget. By some-time around 2050, if increasesin the costs of those programscontinue unchecked, they willeat up every single tax dollarcollected by the federal govern-ment.
Long before that, if trendscontinue, there will be littlemoney left to defend the UnitedStates, whose military leadersmight find themselves carefullyhoarding a few remainingcruise missiles. Everything willgo to pay for health care andpensions.
Back in the mid-1960s, whenMedicare and Medicaid joinedSocial Security to make the BigThree, the United States spentabout 2.5 percent of its grossdomestic product on entitle-ments. That figure grew steadily,and by the mid-1970s, entitle-ment spending surpasseddefense spending for the first
time. It has done so every yearsince.
Now, the United Statesspends about 10 percent of GDPon entitlements, versus about 5percent on defense. Two decadesfrom now, entitlement spendingwill hit 15 percent of GDP. Andwell before that, the amount wespend on interest on the debtwill pass defense spending, too.As the debt increases, there willbe continuing political pressureto cut non-entitlement spending,with defense, as always, thebiggest target.
Britain is already much far-ther down that road. In 1965,Britons spent a little less than 7percent of GDP on defense andnearly 11 percent on entitle-ments, according to figures com-piled by the HeritageFoundation. Today, they spendabout 3 percent on defense andmore than 23 percent on entitle-ments. British leaders are con-templating even more defensecuts in the future; by then, theymight not be able to afford evena few cruise missiles.
It’s not clear that Ryan’s pro-posed budget is precisely theright way to solve the entitle-ment problem. The same is truefor Barack Obama’s deficit com-mission (whose advice the presi-dent ignored). But so far, Ryanand his conservative colleagues,plus the deficit commission, arepretty much the only players inthe game. Democrats who attack
Republicans for advocating enti-tlement reform without havingany solutions of their own havenothing to add.
None of this is to say that astrong defense must come at theexpense of social spending. “It’sa false choice between being acompassionate nation and beinga military superpower,” saysHeritage Foundation researchfellow Mackenzie Eaglen, whotracks defense issues. “If doneresponsibly, a nation can doboth.”
It’s also not to say that mili-tary spending should never becut. There remains a lot ofwaste and redundancy at thePentagon. At his news confer-ence, Ryan endorsed the cuts —nearly $80 billion — thatDefense Secretary Robert Gateshas proposed.
Defense spending grew a lotin the past decade (though stillnot as fast as entitlements), butthat was mostly because ofongoing operations in Iraq andAfghanistan. That’s differentfrom the Reagan defensebuildup of the 1980s, which wasan investment in new systemsfor the future. In the next fewyears, facing an entitlement-fueled runaway deficit, therewill be many calls for theUnited States to cut back on mil-itary spending. A look at once-mighty Britain shows wherethat could lead.
Reforming entitlements is key to strong military
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To the elected officials of Michigan andthe U.S.A.: You are talking about howMichigan and the U.S.A. are in debt, yet yousend jobs overseas and bail out these bigbanks and automakers.
But the CEO who gets millions of dollarsfrom these bailouts takes their money andsends the jobs overseas.
I say if you tax the Americans to bail outthe banks and automakers, keep the jobshere and get more jobs here.
You get American people back to workand working 40 hours per week. ThenMichigan and the U.S.A. would not be in theshape they are in.
Also, these elected officials who serve a
term should not be able to get retirementafter their term in office. A non-electedworker has to work 30 years or more to gettheir pension or Social Security — if thecompany they work for even has a retire-ment plan.
Thad BrewerOwosso
Officials should do more to keep jobs here
By CHIP CUTTERAP Business Writer
NEW YORK — Cocoa pricesrose Monday after oppositionforces captured the former presi-dent of the Ivory Coast. Thatnation is one of the world’slargest cocoa producers.
Cocoa rose $48, or 1.6 percent,to 3,022 per metric ton onMonday. Forces stormed thebunker where Laurent Gbagbohad been hiding after refusing tohand over the presidency to theinternationally recognized win-ner Alassane Outtara.
Outtara called for an exportban on cocoa in mid-January inan effort to force his rival to stepdown. That sent prices up at thetime.
The threat of a security vacu-um in the country and more vio-lence likely kept prices highMonday, said Tom Mikulski,senior market strategist withLind-Waldock.
“There’s going to continue tobe violence in that region proba-bly for the foreseeable future,”he said.
In other trading, oil for Maydelivery fell $2.87, or 2.5 percent,
to settle at $109.92 a barrel on theNew York Mercantile Exchange.
Libyan leader MoammarGadhafi appeared to accept acease-fire plan with rebel forces.That increased the likelihoodthat Libyan crude oil wouldreturn to world markets soon
The International MonetaryFund also lowered its outlook forU.S. economic growth to 2.8 per-cent, largely as a result of highergas prices.
Other energy contracts fell,
as a result. Heating oil fell 6.72cents to settle at $3.2525 per gal-lon. Natural gas rose 6.7 cents to$4.108 per 1,000 cubic feet.
In May agriculture contracts,wheat rose 0.75 cents to $7.9825 abushel, corn rose 8 cents to $7.76a bushel, while soybeans fell23.75 cents to $13.685 a bushel.
Most metal prices fell. Goldfor June delivery fell $6 to settleat $1,468.10 an ounce. May copperfell 4.15 cents to settle at $4.46 apound.
CHICAGO (AP) — Grainsfutures traded mostly higherMonday on the Chicago Board ofTrade.
Wheat for May delivery rose0.75 cents to $7.9825 a bushel;July corn added 7.25 cents to$7.8125 a bushel; May oatsgained 8 cents to $4.0150 abushel; while soybeans for Maydelivery fell 23.75 cents to$13.6850 a bushel.
Beef and pork traded mixed
on the Chicago MercantileExchange.
June live cattle fell 0.05 centto $1.1690 a pound; August feedercattle fell 0.93 cent to $1.3762 apound; June lean hogs added0.40 cent to $1.0105 a pound;while May pork bellies rose 3cents at $1.2450 a pound.
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OWOSSO — Grand Blancnative Jan Orin, an 11-yearCaledonia Township resident, isa new loan originator for MetroMortgage, 221 E. Exchange St.
She will help potential homebuyers acquire loans to pur-chase residential properties.
Orin, a state-licensed mort-gage loan originator, is workingin Shiawassee,Genesee andOakland coun-ties and periph-eral areas ofadjacent coun-ties.
Orin, whograduated fromGrand BlancHigh School andearned a bachelor’s degree inaccounting from the Universityof Michigan-Flint, has residedin Shiawassee and Geneseecounties for all but seven yearsof her life. She was plant con-troller for Donnelly Electronics,Grand Blanc, for six years beforeshe and husband John Orin pur-chased Roma’s Back Door inOwosso 10 years ago. She willcontinue to own and manage therestaurant with her husband.
Orin said she was accountingmanager for 20 years for differ-ent Genesee County companiesin the medical field before herwork at Donnelly Electronics.
A three-year member of theSalvation Army Advisory Boardin Owosso, Orin previouslyserved on the ShiawasseeRegional Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors, theShiawassee County CommunityMental Health Board and a five-county substance abuse adviso-ry board which servedShiawassee County.
Orin has two children andone stepson, all grown, and twogranddaughters.
Metro Mortgage was startedin 1981; the Owosso location wasopened in 1998 by PresidentJerry L Meyer. Metro offers con-ventional conforming loans,FHA, USDA/RD, MISHDA andVA loans for both purchase andrefinance.
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By ADAM WEINTRAUBAssociated Press
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. JerryBrown plans to sign legislation that wouldrequire California utilities to get one-thirdof their power from renewable sources, giv-ing the state the most aggressive alternativeenergy mandate in the U.S.
Under the bill, California utilities andother power providers would have until theend of 2020 to draw 33 percent of their power
from solar panels, windmills, landfill gases,small hydroelectric plants and other renew-able sources.
Supporters said the increase from thecurrent 20 percent target will reassureinvestors that demand for renewable energywill grow, fueling a field that has been one ofthe few growth spots for California’s econo-my during the recession.
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu wasexpected to attend the bill signing ceremonyTuesday at the SunPower-Flextronics solar
manufacturing plant in the San FranciscoBay area city of Milpitas.
“Instead of watching from the sidelines,America needs to get back in the clean ener-gy race, and that’s exactly what California isdoing,” said Stephanie Mueller, spokeswom-an for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Critics of the legislation said stickingwith traditional energy sources such as coaland natural gas would be cheaper, keepingcosts down for business and residentialratepayers.
Calif. to set ambitious renewable power standards
By TOM RAUMAssociated Press Writer
WASHINGTON — Highertaxes have been missing fromthe fierce budget battle thatnearly shut down the federalgovernment. But PresidentBarack Obama is about to putthem on the table — at least amodest version he had pushedbefore and then shelved.
Most economists and budgetanalysts say a comprehensivemix of spending cuts and taxincreases is essential to anyviable deficit-reduction plan. Yetfew players in the negotiationshave gone there.
It comes in the scramble toheed what is widely viewed as aloud clamor from voters to slamthe brakes on runway govern-ment spending. There has beenno corresponding public demandfor raising taxes. That’s not sur-prising, but the top-bracket U.S.tax rate now is the lowest it’sbeen in decades, and it’s farlower than those in many otherindustrialized countries, espe-cially in western Europe.
Tax elements of Obama’sbroad deficit-reduction plan, tobe laid out in a speechWednesday, seem likely to revivehis earlier proposals.
The president is expected to
bring back his recommendation,first made in the 2008 campaign,to end Bush-era tax cuts forhouseholds earning more than$250,000 a year. He temporarilyset it aside when he signed ontoa late 2010 agreement withRepublicans to extend all Bushtax cuts for two years.
However, he did renew the bidearlier this year in his budget forthe 2012 fiscal year that beginsOct. 1.
“There’s no alternative, and Idon’t know of anybody who hasseriously looked at this problemwho thinks there is,” saidWilliam A. Galston, an adviserduring Clinton’s administration.
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat boosted its ownershipstake in Chrysler Group LLC by 5 percent today asthe Italian automaker met several benchmarks setby the U.S. government.
The company now owns 30 percent of Chrysler,and it can raise ownership to 35 percent by makinga 40 mpg car in the U.S.
Fiat got a 20 percent stake in Chrysler when ittook over management of the company after a gov-ernment-funded bankruptcy in 2009, and the gov-ernment set several benchmarks for Fiat toincrease its stake. In exchange for the ownershipstake, Chrysler got small-car and clean-enginetechnology and Fiat’s management know-how.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. islashing out at Google Inc., extending hostilitiesbetween two of the most prominent corpora-tions in the technology industry.
Microsoft claims Google has been misleadingcustomers about the security certification of itssuite of software programs for governments.Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, DavidHoward, blogged Monday about a newlyunsealed court document that shows “GoogleApps for Government” hasn’t been certifiedunder the Federal Information SecurityManagement Act.
Google’s website claims it has.
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PRESIDENT Barack Obama walks back towards the Rose Garden of the White House inWashington Monday after meeting students from Altona Middle School in Longmont, Colo.
Fiat boosts Chrysler stake Microsoft hits Google
Obama puts higher taxes on table
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) —Ohio plans to put a man to deathtoday who killed a fellow
Cincinnati jail inmate over thechanging of a TV channel as heawaited sentencing for theaggravated murder of a fellowdrug trafficker over stolenmoney, drugs and incriminatingdocuments.
Clarence Carter, 49, is to beexecuted by lethal injection atthe Southern Ohio CorrectionalFacility in Lucasville.
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You have the right to request a meetingwith MORTGAGE CENTER, LC. Thecontact person is ALINA WHITE 866-856-3750. You may contact a housing counselorby visiting the Michigan state housingdevelopment authority=s website,www.michigan.gov/mshda, or by callingthe Michigan state housing developmentauthority at 313-456-3540. If you request ameeting to attempt to work out a loan mod-ification foreclosure proceedings will notcommence until 90 days after the date ofthis letter. If you and the lender enter into aloan modification agreement the mortgagewill not be foreclosed upon as long as youabide by the terms of the loan modification.You have the right to contact an attorney.The state bar of Michigan lawyer referralservice phone number is 1-800-968-0738.Butler, Butler & Rowse-Oberle, P.L.L.C. KENNETH C. BUTLER II (P 28477)
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DATED: 4/12/2011 Publish: April 12, 2011
NOTICE OF MODIFICATIONOPPORTUNITY
Borrower(s): CHRISTOPHER FENNERCYNTHIA FENNERProperty Address: 204 S MAPLE ST,DURAND, MI 48429
Pursuant to MCLA 600.3205a please beadvised of the following:
You have a right to request a meetingwith the mortgage holder or mortgage ser-vicer.
The name of the firm designated as therepresentative of the mortgage servicer is:Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. anddesignee can be contacted at the addressand phone number below. You may contacta housing counselor by visiting theMichigan State Housing DevelopmentAuthority's website at http://www.michi-gan.gov/mshda or by calling 1-800-A-SHELTER, 24 hours a day, seven days aweek, year-round. If a meeting is request-ed with the designee shown above, foreclo-sure proceedings will NOT be commenceduntil 90 days after the date the noticemailed to you on 04/07/2011. If an agree-ment is reached to modify your mortgageloan the mortgage will NOT be foreclosedif you abide by the terms of the agreement.You have the right to contact an attorney.The website for the Michigan State BarLawyer Referral Service ishttp://www.michbar.org/programs/lawyer-referral.cfm and the toll free number is 800-968-0738. You may bring an action in cir-cuit court if you are required by law to beserved notice and foreclosure proceedingsare commenced, without such notice hav-ing been served upon you. If you have pre-viously agreed to modify your mortgageloan within the past twelve (12) monthsunder the terms of the above statute, youare not eligible to participate in this pro-gram unless you have complied with theterms of the mortgage loan, as modified.Notice given by: RANDALL S. MILLER Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C.
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Dated: April 12, 2011 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THISOFFICE MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBTCOLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE.Publish: April 12, 2011
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THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTORATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILLBE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASECONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM-BER BELOW IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVEMILITARY DUTY.
ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may berescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. Inthat event, your damages, if any, shall belimited solely to the return of the bid amounttendered at sale, plus interest.
MORTGAGE SALE - Default has beenmade in the conditions of a mortgage madeby TIMOTHY L TURNER and EVELYNL TURNEr, husband and wife as joint ten-ants, original mortgagor(s), to ProvidenceMortgage Company, Mortgagee, dated April6, 2007, and recorded on April 12, 2007 inLiber 1109 on Page 534, and assigned bysaid Mortgagee to ABN AMRO MortgageGroup, Inc. as assignee as documented by anassignment, in Shiawassee county records,Michigan, on which mortgage there isclaimed to be due at the date hereof the sumof Eighty-Seven Thousand Five HundredTwenty-Nine and 33/100 Dollars($87,529.33), including interest at 7.375%per annum.
Under the power of sale contained in saidmortgage and the statute in such case madeand provided, notice is hereby given thatsaid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ofthe mortgaged premises, or some part ofthem, at public vendue, at the place of hold-ing the circuit court within ShiawasseeCounty, at 10:00 AM, on May 11, 2011.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Police in Tijuana, Mexico, said Monday thatofficers arrested a man suspected of killing a U.S. Border Patrolagent near San Diego, nearly one year after another person was sen-tenced to prison for his role in the ambush.
Marcos Manuel Rodriguez Perez, 26, was taken into custody as hewas driving through Tijuana Monday morning, aided by informa-tion provided by the FBI, said Adrian Hernandez, director ofTijuana’s police. Mexico’s federal attorney general’s office hadissued an arrest warrant for the Tijuana native on suspicion ofkilling Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas, who died in during anattempted robbery in the mountains east of San Diego in July 2009.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities were working to con-firm the identity of a man who was arrested in Ohio and believed tobe the person police suspect of setting off an explosion at a SantaMonica synagogue last week.
The man believed to be Ron Hirsch, 60, was arrested in suburbanCleveland Heights late Monday after a concerned citizen who cameinto contact with him called police, said FBI spokeswoman LauraEimiller in Los Angeles.
ROCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in Rochester, N.H., would liketo get their claws on a woman accused of shoplifting 14 live lobsters.
Authorities released a surveillance photo Monday that shows thewoman pushing a shopping cart near the front of the Milton RoadMarket Basket grocery store.
Police tell the Foster’s Daily Democrat that the woman left thestore without paying for 14 lifted lobsters or about 16 pounds ofseafood.
By MICHAEL R. BLOODAssociated Press
LOS ANGELES — The owner of theDiablo Canyon nuclear power complex askedfederal regulators to delay issuing extendedoperating permits until comprehensive stud-ies are completed on earthquake faults inthe area, officials said Monday.
The move by Pacific Gas and Electric Co.came after a public outcry over possible safe-ty risks at the California plant, which wereheightened by the huge earthquake andtsunami that plunged Japan into a nuclearcrisis.
Diablo Canyon, perched on an 85-footbluff above the Pacific Ocean, sits withinthree miles of two earthquake faults.Lawmakers have been pushing the companyto perform more thorough testing to assessearthquake risks before new licenses aregranted.
More than 400,000 people live within 50miles of the site, located midway betweenLos Angeles and San Francisco.
At a legislative hearing last month, com-pany officials said the plant was safe andgave no hint that PG&E would agree to com-plete three-dimensional seismic studiesbefore a renewal of the licenses.
But in a statement Monday, PG&E Senior
Vice President John Conway referred to theJapanese crisis and said, “we recognize thatmany in the public have called for thisresearch to be completed before the NRCrenews the plants’ licenses. We are beingresponsive to this concern.”
The company wants the NRC to extendthe life of the complex for 20 years after itspermits expire in 2024 and 2025.
In a letter to the NRC dated Sunday, PG&Esaid it would be prudent to complete thestudies prior to granting new licenses. Thecompany said it wanted the NRC to hold offissuing new licenses, even if approved bythe agency, until the three-dimensional stud-ies are finished.
By CHRIS HAWLEYAssociated Press
NEW YORK — The biggest version yet ofBoeing’s iconic 747 could soon be flying intoairports that have never seen aircraft thatlarge, raising hackles among some airportneighbors.
Medium-size airports in Toledo, Ohio;Rockford, Ill., and Huntsville, Ala. areamong those asking the Federal AviationAdministration for approval to receive themassive 747-8 freighter. Boeing expects todeliver the first planes to customers laterthis year.
The airports are eager to grab a share ofthe air cargo market, which is growingfaster than passenger traffic as the economyrecovers. But some residents feel threatenedby the big cargo planes currently flying overtheir homes and doubt Boeing’s claims thatthe new 747 won’t be as noisy.
“When the planes come over, you justwant to duck,” said Mary Rose Evans, presi-dent of the Airport Neighbors Alliance insuburban Louisville. Evans said her houseis just 500 feet below the flight path of incom-ing cargo planes.
The 747-8 is the biggest airplane Boeinghas built, with a wingspan 11 feet wider anda body 18 feet longer than the current 747-400model. Despite its size, Boeing says the 747-8will be 30 percent quieter.
The 747-8 is now in testing. It’s in thesame new size category as the superjumboAirbus 380. But while the A380 comes exclu-sively in a passenger version and flies onlyout of big international hubs like New York,the 747-8 has attracted the attention of cargocompanies that intend to fly into lesser-
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Getting approval for the 747-8 could woomore of that traffic, said Paul Toth, chiefexecutive officer of the Toledo-Lucas CountyPort Authority, which operates the Toledo
Express Airport.“When it comes to smaller airports, we
think this kind of gives us a leg up,” saidToth said.
But residents have fought airport expan-sion in courts in Toledo, Louisville,Indianapolis and other cities. Some worryabout the damage a large freighter couldcause if it crashes.
“Any mention of more planes or largerplanes is a concern to us,” said Brenda Jay, aresident in suburban Indianapolis.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,the closest to a front-runner in a wide-open Republican field, took amajor step toward a second White House candidacy Monday, for-mally announcing a campaign exploratory committee.
Romney declared that “with able leadership, America’s best daysare still ahead,” vigorously asserting that President Barack Obamahad failed to provide it.
The Republican, who has been plotting a comeback since losingthe GOP presidential nomination to John McCain three years ago,offered himself as the person best able to lead a country strugglingto recover from economic crisis.
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IN THIS FEB. 8 PHOTO, engines on the Boeing 747-8 freighter are started just prior tothe plane’s first flight, in Everett, Wash.
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Applebee’s hostingbasketball tourneyat Corunna High
■ CORUNNA — Applebee’sRestaurant is sponsoring abasketball tournament atCorunna High School from 4to 8 p.m. Thursday.
The Applebee’s staff haschallenged the staffs of otherarea restaurants in a basket-ball tournament to benefit theAmerican Red Cross,Shiawassee Service Center.
The public is invited toattend and cheer for theirfavorite restaurant staff mem-bers.
Tickets will be sold at thedoor at $3 per person and $2per student.
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Rangers defeatslumping Tigers
■ DETROIT — Alexi Ogandooutpitched Justin Verlanderbefore leaving with a fingerproblem and the TexasRangers won with a bold strat-egy, beating the Detroit Tigers2-0 Monday.
The AL champions improvedto 9-1, the top record in themajors and matching the best10-game start in team history.
Rangers closer Neftali Felizretired the first two batters inthe ninth inning before RyanRaburn doubled. The Rangersthen intentionally walkedMiguel Cabrera, bringing VictorMartinez to the plate as thepotential winning run. Martinezgrounded out on a 2-0 pitchto end it.
Michael Young and MitchMoreland hit RBI doubles inthe seventh inning as Texasequaled the start of its 1989club.
Ogando (2-0) gave up justtwo hits, walked one andstruck four over seven inningsin his second start in themajors. His outing was cutshort by fluid under a calluson his right index finger.Ogando pitched six scorelessinnings last week with a blisteron the same finger.
Verlander (1-1) lost despitepitching a six-hitter. He alsostruck out four and walkedone in his 119-pitch perfor-mance.
MLB
The outdoor trackand field seasonstarted April 2 formany colleges.
On that day,Michigan State hosted theSpartans Invitational, a 29-team meet featuring ahandful of schools withathletes from ShiawasseeCounty, including the hostteam.
DAVID MADRIGAL III, aSpartan freshman andDurandArea HighSchoolgraduate,helpedMichiganState inthe dis-tanceeventswith a 15thplace fin-ish in the 1,500-meter in 4minutes, 2.41 seconds.
A slew of otherSpartans also ran in the1,500-meter, including JoshMcAlary (3:51.30) in firstplace, BenMiller(3:51.81) insecond,Joe Banyai(3:53.57) infourth andStephenWalker(3:54.21) infifth.CorunnaHigh School graduatePATRICK GROSSKOPFclocked into the 1,500-meterat 3:57.86 for ninth place.
ERIC PARRISH, a Perrynative and WebbervilleHighSchoolgraduatealso had agreat dayatMichiganState. TheGrandValleyStateUniversitysprinter clocked a time of11.74 seconds at 12th place.
At the Ferris StateUniversity-hosted BulldogsInvitational on April 9,Parrisher clocked a second-place finish in the 100-meter at 11.51 seconds. TheLakers freshman also com-peted in the 200-meter dashthat day and finished 13thin 23.09seconds.
MARKLIST, afreshmandistancerunner atLakeSuperiorStateUniversitywho grad-uated from LaingsburgHigh School, had a greatperformance at the SpartanInvitational, where he wasa ninth during the 5,000meters in 15:21.99.
For Siena HeightsUniversity, JOEL YOUNG, aDurand Area High Schoolgraduate, finished fourthin the hammer throw. Histoss was 160 feet, 11 inchesat the Spartan Invitational.
The Saints then compet-
MATT
Argus-Press Sports Writer
Wilson
COLLEGE NOTES
Areaathletesmeet at
MichiganState
DAVIDMADRIGAL III
PATRICKGROSSKOPF
ERICPARRISH
MARKLIST
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By JEROME MURPHYArgus-Press Sports Writer
BYRON — Because ofinclement spring weather,which has included cold,snow and rain, the Durandsoftball squad did not playan official game untilMonday.
It proved to be wellworth the wait, especiallyfor freshman right-handerShiloh Brunet.
Brunet pitched a no-hit-ter in her first varsity con-test, allowing two walks asthe Railroaders blastedByron in a five-inning, 13-0decision.
Brunet struck out seven,hit two batters and did it allwhile playing through aslight discomfort.
“She had a bum foot,”Durand coach TimDucharme said of Brunet.“She got a sliver in her foot,but kind of pitched throughit.”
Brunet said she felt goodotherwise.
“My team was behindme the whole time,” Brunetsaid. “If I was struggling,they would keep me confi-dent to keep pushing. Theyhelped me.”
The freshman also wonthe second game in relief.
Byron led 3-1 after fourinnings but Durand ralliedfor a non-conference dou-bleheader sweep, 7-6, ineight innings. Brunetpitched the final 4 1-3innings after starter KassieKlumpp lasted 3 2-3 frames.
Ducharme said that the
sweep is definitely a confi-dence-booster so early inthe season.
“It’s a good set of wins,”Ducharme said. “We hadonly been outside for twodays prior to today. I toldthe girls, ‘I’m not reallyexpecting much.’ But wecame out and played loose.For the first time out, weplayed well.”
While Durand upped itsrecord to 2-0, Byron saw itsseason mark slip to 0-6despite a spirited effort inGame 2.
Coach Mike Valasekpraised the pitching perfor-mance of right-handerTaylor Graves, who allowedjust six hits. The Eaglesheld a 7-6 edge in hits inGame 2.
“The one thing I talkedabout between games isthat we need to improve onour two-strike approach,”Valasek said. “I think wehad some better at-bats,especially with two strikeson us in the second game.”
Durand scored in everyinning in the first gamewhile finishing with 10 hits.Jalynn Cunningham batted3-for-3 from the leadoff spotwith three RBIs. JessicaLavery and Sam Kingsburyeach had two hits.
Kelsey Philburn tookthe pitching loss for Byron.She struck out two andwalked three.
In Game 2, Byron scoredsingle runs in the second,third and fourth innings tocarve out a 3-1 lead.
Brunethurls firstno-hitter
SOFTBALL
In initial varsity start,Durand freshman holdsByron without a base hit
Argus-Press Photo/Jerome Murphy
DURAND FRESHMAN SHILOH BRUNET fires a pitch to a Byron batter Tuesday atByron Area High School. Brunet pitched a no-hitter in the Railroaders’ season-opening victory over the Eagles, 13-0 in five innings. She had seven strikeoutsand two walks in Game 1 before becoming the winning pitcher in relief in Game2, a 7-6 victory in eight innings.See DURAND on Page 11
Owosso solid duringshutout of Chesaning
GIRLS SOCCER: TROJANS 5, INDIANS 0
By MATT WILSONArgus-Press Sports Writer
OWOSSO — TheOwosso Trojans operatedas a unit on both sides ofthe ball during a 5-0 non-conference shutout ofChesaning at WillmanField in Monday’s seasonopener for both squads.
The shutout was high-lighted with senior for-ward Katie Pierson’s hattrick 60 minutes into thecontest.
“I feel like we’re off to agreat start,” said Pierson,who notched 12 goals lastyear and has scored threeother hat tricks in herhigh school career.“Hopefully, we only go upand beyond what we’redoing now.”
Owosso coach ChrisBird was more thanpleased with the effortfrom his players.
“You never know com-
ing out of spring break,but these girls came outstrong,” he said. “Thatfirst half, they were com-municating, moving theball and working theoffense. ... They looked likespring break wasn’t anissue.”
Pierson’s first goalcame 5 minutes into thematch and, then, at the 12-minute mark. She madegood work of a brilliantinbound pass and stuffed
in a rebound for her sec-ond goal.
Her hat trick was com-pleted when she fended offdouble coverage in the60th minute, taking a lowshot to the left.
Pierson came close toscoring a fourth goal, rip-ping a shot at the crossbar,in the 72nd minute.
The Trojans’ two othergoals were scored by Leah
Argus-Press Photo/Matt Wilson
OWOSSO’S LARISSA VAN SICE moves the ball upfieldduring the first half of a non-conference soccer matchagainst Chesaning on Monday at Willman Field.
Pierson has hat trickas Trojans defense
limits Indians to onlyone shot in match
See OWOSSO on Page 10
By IRA PODELLAP Hockey Writer
NEW YORK — Asfamiliar as warm weatherand rain in the spring is anappearance by the DetroitRed Wings in the StanleyCup playoffs.
For the past 13 seasons,they have been joined bythe New Jersey Devils, butthat has changed becausethe one constant team inthe Eastern Conferencedidn’t measure up thisyear. Detroit’s dominancedates even further: Notsince 1990 have the RedWings sat out the race forthe Cup.
Captain NicklasLidstrom, in his 19th NHLseason, has seen it all.Throughout his surelyHall of Fame career,Lidstrom has only worn awinged wheel sweater andhas never missed the play-offs.
He got a bit of a scarelast year when Detroitqualified as only the No. 5seed. But Lidstrom and the
Red Wings still managed toreach the second roundwith a tough, seven-gameseries win over thePhoenix Coyotes — theirfirst-round opponentagain.
“Having been with sucha good organization for 20years, and being part of awinning tradition here,you almost take it forgranted,” Lidstrom said ofbeing a playoff staple.“Last year was the hardestone where we really had tofocus and get some winsand had our backs upagainst the wall for prettymuch the whole season.
“It’s always been fungoing into the playoffs.People are always waitingfor April to come aroundfor the playoffs.”
And why not?Not only have the Red
Wings made it a habit to bein the playoffs, they arealways a threat to win itall. During this 20-seasonrun, Detroit has capturedthe Cup four times andbeen to the finals in twoother years.
The Central Divisionchampions own the No. 3seed this time. If they
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS PREVIEW
April brings rain,Wings in playoffsDetroit runs streakto 20 consecutive
postseasons
See PREVIEW on Page 11
SCOREBOARD10 The Argus-Press Owosso, Michigan Tues., April 12, 2011
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Sports on TVSCHEDULE
Today’s GamesMLB
1 p.m.FSD — Texas at Detroit
7 p.m.ESPN — Tampa Bay at Boston
NBADL8 p.m.
VERSUS — Playoffs, first round, game 2, Utah atIowa
SOCCER2:55 p.m.
ESPN2 — Premier League, Manchester City atLiverpool
WNBA3 p.m.
ESPN — Draft, at Bristol, Conn.
High SchoolsSCHEDULE
Today’s GamesBASEBALL
Corunna at Owosso, 4 p.m.Fowler at Ovid-Elsie, 4 p.m.Laingsburg at Perry, 4 p.m.
SOFTBALLCorunna at Owosso, 4 p.m.Fowler at Ovid-Elsie, 4 p.m.Laingsburg at Perry, 4 p.m.
BOYS GOLFByron, Durand, New Lothrop at Genesee AreaConference Preseason Tournament at TwinBrooks, Chesaning, 9:30 a.m.
GIRLS SOCCERGoodrich at Byron, 4:30 p.m.Durand at Lake Fenton, 4:30 p.m.Ovid-Elsie at St. Johns, 5:30 p.m.Perry at Lansing Everett, 5:30 p.m.Potterville at Laingsburg, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS TENNISChesaning at Ithaca, 4 p.m.Eaton Rapids at Corunna, 4 p.m.Goodrich at Durand, 4 p.m.Ovid-Elsie at Alma, 4 p.m.
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK AND FIELDBendle, Bentley at New Lothrop, 4:15 p.m.Byron hosts GAC Triangular, 4:15 p.m.Durand, Genesee at Goodrich, 4:15 p.m.Morrice at Webberville, 4:15 p.m.Owosso at Jackson Northwest, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday’s GamesBASEBALL
Portland St. Patrick at Morrice, 4 p.m.SOFTBALL
Portland St. Patrick at Morrice, 4 p.m.BOYS GOLF
Byron hosts GAC Triangular, 4 p.m.New Lothrop vs. Burton Bentley at Copper RidgeGolf Club, Davison, 4 p.m.
GIRLS SOCCERSwartz Creek at Corunna, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS TENNISPortland at Ovid-Elsie, 4 p.m.
BOYS & GIRLS TRACK AND FIELDCarrollton, Chesaning at Caro, 4 p.m.Fowler, Merrill at Ovid-Elsie. 4 p.m.Laingsburg at Williamston, 4:30 p.m.
BASEBALLMonday’s Results
Game 1BYRON 8, DURAND 5
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)DURAND: Phillips 4-1-0-0, Salvi 4-2-0-0,Nanasy 4-1-1-1, Wirth 2-0-2-1, Wilhelmi 4-0-1-2, Meyer 4-0-0-0, Graham 4-0-0-0, Karhoff 4-1-0-1, Telford 4-0-1-0.BYRON: Joslin 4-2-2-0, Shepard 4-1-1-1,Richardson 4-1-1-3, Satkowiac 4-0-1-0, Tabor 4-0-0-0, Adams 4-2-2-1, Burman 4-1-2-2, Heller4-1-0-0, Zimmerman 3-0-0-0.Durand 110 003 0 — 5 5 3Byron 030 104 x — 8 9 6HITTING — 2B: Durand (Nanasy); Byron (Joslin,Shepard, Richardson, Adams, Burman). SB:Byron (Adams 2, Joslin, Shepard, Richardson).PITCHING — Durand (Nanasy 5 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 6 BB,4 SO, 1 HBP); Byron (Richardson 7 IP, 5 H, 5 R,9 BB, 9 SO).
Game 2BYRON 11, DURAND 3, 4 INN.
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)DURAND (0-2): Phillips 3-2-1-0, Salvi 3-0-0-0,Nanasy 3-0-1-0, Wirth 2-0-1-0, Wilhelmi 2-0-0-0, Telford 1-0-0-0, Waller 2-0-0-0, Napier 0-1-0-0, Burlingame 2-0-0-0.BYRON (2-3): Joslin 3-2-2-2, Shepard 3-1-1-2,Richardson 3-1-1-0, Tabor 3-1-1-1, Brugger 3-1-2-1, Coffey 3-0-1-2, Morley 3-2-1-1, Gulick 3-0-1-1, Childers 0-0-0-0, Dean 0-1-0-1.Durand 120 0 — 3 3 1Byron 128 0 — 11 9 1HITTING — 2B: Byron (Joslin, Shepard, Coffey).PITCHING — Durand (Wirth 3 IP, 9 H, 11 R, 6 BB,
4 SO); Byron (Shepard 4 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 6 BB, 4 SO).
SOFTBALLMonday’s Results
Game 1DURAND 13, BYRON 0 (5 INN.)
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)DURAND: Jalynn Cunningham (3b) 3-2-3-3,Jessica Lavery (cf) 3-1-2-0, Marissa Floate (lf) 2-0-1-3, Gab Ducharme (1b) 3-1-1-1, AshleyKingsbury (dh) 2-2-0-0, Rachael Smith (c) 3-0-1-1, Hannah Baker (lf) 3-0-1-0, Sam Kingsbury(3b) 3-3-2-0, Becca Lindgren (2b) 1-2-1-0.TOTALS: 23-13-10-1.BYRON: Clarissa Richardson (cf) 2-0-0-0, FeliciaFoster (ss) 1-0-0-0, Ashtin McGuire (2b) 2-0-0-0, Angie Nellis (1b) 2-0-1-0, Kelsey Philburn (p)1-0-0-0, Alexis Thompson (lf) 2-0-0-0, ChloeAnibal (rf) 2-0-0-0,Ally Yerman (3b) 1-0-0-0,AllyRichardson (c) 1-0-0-0. TOTALS: 14-0-0-0.Durand 232 42 — 13 10 1Byron 000 00 — 0 0 2HITTING — 2B: Durand (Sam Kingsbury).PITCHING — Durand (Shiloh Brunet 5 IP, 0 H, 0R, 2 BB, 7 SO, 2 HBP); Byron (Kelsey Philburn 5IP, 10 H, 13 R, 3 BB, 2 SO).
Game 2DURAND 7, BYRON 6 (8 INN.)
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)BYRON (0-6): Clarissa Richardson (cf) 3-0-0-0,Felicia Foster (ss) 2-2-1-0, Ashtin McGuire (2b)3-1-0-0, Angie Nellis (1b) 3-0-1-0, KelseyPhilburn (of) 3-1-1-0, Kendra Satkowiak 2-0-1-0, Alexis Thompson (lf) 3-0-1-0, Alyssa Taylor 1-0-1-0, Taylor Graves (p) 2-0-1-1. TOTALS: 22-6-7-1.DURAND (2-0): Jaylynn Cunningham (3b) 2-2-1-1, Mattie Salvi (if) 3-0-0-0, Marissa Floate (lf) 2-1-0-3, Gab Ducharme (1b) 3-0-1-0, AshleyKingsbury (cf) 2-0-2-0, Rachael Smith (c) 4-0-1-0, Hannah Baker (lf) 3-1-0-0, Sam Kingsbury(3b) 1-1-0-0, Jessica Lavery (2b) 1-1-1-0.TOTALS: 21-7-6-4.Byron 011 101 20 — 6 7 4Durand 100 041 01 — 7 6 4HITTING — 2B: Durand (Ducharme).PITCHING — Byron (Taylor Graves 8 IP, 6 H, 7 R,4 BB, 2 SO); Durand (Shiloh Brunet 4 1-3 IP, 1 H,3 R, 4 BB, 3 SO; Kassie Klumpp (starter) 3 2-3IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 BB, 3 SO).
Game 1MERRILL 15, CHESANING 14
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)CHESANING: Stewart 5-3-3-1, H. Dankert 5-3-3-2.MERRILL: Gath 4-3-3-1, Strong 5-3-3-2.Chesaning 510 051 2 — 14 15 5Merrill 405 051 x — 15 14 0HITTING — SB: Chesaning (E. Dankert 2).PITCHING — Chesaning (Johnson 7 IP, 14 H, 1BB, 7 SO); Merrill (Miller 6 IP, 15 H, 14 R, 1 BB,3 SO).
Game 2CHESANING 13, MERRILL 9
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)MERRILL: Carlson 4-1-2-1.CHESANING (1-1): Stewart 5-2-3-4, Schuler 5-3-2-2.Merrill 513 000 0 — 9 8 5Chesaning 127 021 x — 13 13 63B: Chesaning (Stewart).PITCHING — Merrill (Miller 6 IP, 13 H, 13 R, 3 BB,3 SO); Chesaning (H. Dankert 7 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 3 BB,3 SO).
Game 1MONTROSE 10, NEW LOTHROP 4
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)NEW LOTHROP: Angst 3-1-0-0, Colston 2-0-1-0,Kline 3-0-0-0, Ebenhoeh 2-1-1-0, Harris 4-2-2-0, Priest 4-0-0-0, Vincke 2-0-2-1, Birchmeier 3-0-1-0, Cervantes 3-0-0-0.New Lothrop 100 102 0 — 4 7 6Montrose 430 300 x — 10 7 0PITCHING — New Lothrop (Colston 7 IP, 7 H, 10R, 4 BB, 1 SO).
Game 2MONTROSE 10, NEW LOHTROP 3
(Key: AB-R-H-RBI)NEW LOTHROP (0-2): Vincke 4-0-1-0, Colston 4-1-2-0, Harris 4-0-2-0, Ebenhoeh 4-0-1-0, Vrable3-1-2-0, Krupp 3-1-1-0, Kline 3-0-1-1,Birchmeier 2-0-1-1, Priest 3-0-1-0.Montrose 030 003 4 — 10 14 0New Lothrop 021 000 0 — 3 12 4PITCHING — New Lothrop (Birchmeier 5 IP, 10 H,6 R, 7 BB, 1 SO).
GIRLS SOCCERMonday’s Result
OWOSSO 5 , CHESANING 0Chesaning 0 0 — 0Owosso 4 1 — 5
SCORING SUMMARYFirst Half
Owosso — Katie Pierson, 5th minute.Owosso — Katie Pierson, 12th minute.Owosso — Leah Beaulac, 15th minute.Owosso — Chelsea Michalec, 22th minute.
Second HalfOwosso — Katie Pierson, 60th minute.
TEAM STATISTICSShots — Chesaning 1; Owosso 15.Goaltending — Chesaning (Loos 10 saves);Owosso (Powell 1 save).Records — Chesaning 0-1-0; Owosso 1-0-0.
BOYS GOLFMonday’s Results
ALMA TVC JAMBOREEPine River Country Club, Par 36
Team standings — 1. Alma 173; 2. Swan Valley180; 3. Chesaning 188; 4. Freeland 192; 5.Hemlock 195; 6. Ovid-Elsie 197; 7. MidlandBullock Creek 202; 8. Shepherd 244.Medalist — Brett Green (A) and Brian Fisk (SV)40.Cheansing (188) — Ethan Dankert 43, LukeDankert 46, John Keys 47, Jason Muirhead 52.Ovid-Elsie (197) — Robbie Dobski 44, HaydenFouts 49, Blade Thorton 50, Rudy Osorio 54.
NHLSTANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
FIRST ROUND(Best-of-7)
(x-if necessary)
EASTERN CONFERENCEWashington vs. New York Rangers
April 13: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m.April 15: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 7:30 p.m.April 17: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 3 p.m.April 20: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.x-April 23: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, 3 p.m.x-April 25: Washington at N.Y. Rangers, TBDx-April 27: N.Y. Rangers at Washington, TBD
Philadelphia vs. BuffaloApril 14: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.April 16: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.April 18: Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7 p.m.April 20: Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.x-April 22: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.x-April 24: Philadelphia at Buffalo, 3 p.m.x-April 26: Buffalo at Philadelphia, TBD
Boston vs. MontrealApril 14: Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.April 16: Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.April 18: Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.April 21: Boston at Montreal, 7 p.m.x-April 23: Montreal at Boston, 7 p.m.x-April 26: Boston at Montreal, TBDx-April 27: Montreal at Boston TBD
Pittsburgh vs. Tampa BayApril 13: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.April 15: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.April 18: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.April 20: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.x-April 23: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, TBDx-April 25: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, TBDx-April 27: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCEVancouver vs. Chicago
April 13: Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.April 15: Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.April 17: Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m.April 19: Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m.x-April 21: Chicago at Vancouver, 10 p.m.x-April 24: Vancouver at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.x-April 26: Chicago at Vancouver, TBD
San Jose vs. Los AngelesApril 14: Los Angeles at San Jose, 10 p.m.April 16: Los Angeles at San Jose, 10 p.m.April 19: San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.April 21: San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.x-April 23: Los Angeles at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.x-April 25: San Jose at Los Angeles, TBDx-April 27: Los Angeles at San Jose, TBD
Detroit vs. PhoenixApril 13: Phoenix at Detroit, 7 p.m.April 16: Phoenix at Detroit, 1 p.m.April 18: Detroit at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.April 20: Detroit at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.x-April 22: Phoenix at Detroit, 7 p.m.x-April 24: Detroit at Phoenix, TBDx-April 27: Phoenix at Detroit, TBD
Anaheim vs. NashvilleApril 13: Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.April 15: Nashville at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.April 17: Anaheim at Nashville, 6 p.m.April 20: Anaheim at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.x-April 22: Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.x-April 24: Anaheim at Nashville, TBDx-April 26: Nashville at Anaheim, TBD
SCORING LEADERSThrough the Regular Season
GP G A PTSDaniel Sedin, Van 82 41 63 104Martin St. Louis, TB 82 31 68 99Corey Perry, Anh 82 50 48 98Henrik Sedin, Van 82 19 75 94
NBAEASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic DivisionW L Pct GB
y-Boston 55 26 .679 —x-New York 42 38 .525 121⁄2x-Philadelphia 41 40 .506 14New Jersey 24 57 .296 31Toronto 22 59 .272 33
Southeast DivisionW L Pct GB
y-Miami 57 24 .704 —x-Orlando 51 30 .630 6x-Atlanta 44 37 .543 13Charlotte 33 48 .407 24Washington 23 58 .284 34
Central DivisionW L Pct GB
z-Chicago 60 20 .750 —x-Indiana 37 44 .457 231⁄2Milwaukee 34 47 .420 261⁄2Detroit 29 52 .358 311⁄2Cleveland 18 63 .222 421⁄2
WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest Division
W L Pct GBz-San Antonio 61 19 .763 —x-Dallas 56 25 .691 51⁄2x-Memphis 46 34 .575 15x-New Orleans 46 35 .568 151⁄2Houston 42 39 .519 191⁄2
Northwest DivisionW L Pct GB
y-Oklahoma City 55 26 .679 —x-Denver 50 31 .617 5x-Portland 47 33 .588 71⁄2Utah 38 43 .469 17Minnesota 17 64 .210 38
Pacific DivisionW L Pct GB
y-L.A. Lakers 55 25 .688 —Phoenix 39 42 .481 161⁄2Golden State 35 46 .432 201⁄2L.A. Clippers 31 50 .383 241⁄2Sacramento 24 57 .296 311⁄2x-clinched playoff spoty-clinched divisionz-clinched conference
Monday’s ResultsMiami 98, Atlanta 90Charlotte 105, New Jersey 103Orlando 95, Philadelphia 85Washington 95, Boston 94, OTCleveland 110, Detroit 101Milwaukee 93, Toronto 86Utah 90, New Orleans 78Dallas 98, Houston 91, OTDenver 134, Golden State 111Phoenix 135, Minnesota 127, OTOklahoma City 120, Sacramento 112
Tuesday’s GamesChicago at New York, 8 p.m.Memphis at Portland, 10 p.m.San Antonio at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday’s GamesDenver at Utah, 8 p.m.New Jersey at Chicago, 8 p.m.New Orleans at Dallas, 8 p.m.Houston at Minnesota, 8 p.m.Milwaukee at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.New York at Boston, 8 p.m.Atlanta at Charlotte, 8 p.m.Washington at Cleveland, 8 p.m.Indiana at Orlando, 8 p.m.Detroit at Philadelphia, 8 p.m.Miami at Toronto, 8 p.m.Portland at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.Memphis at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.San Antonio at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m.L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.
CAVALIERS 110, PISTONS 101CLEVELAND (18-63): Gee 6-8 4-5 16, Hickson 8-16 4-7 20, Erden 1-5 3-4 5, Davis 1-5 1-1 4,Harris 1-5 2-4 4, Gibson 4-10 5-5 17, Sessions 6-13 5-5 17, Hollins 5-5 2-3 12, Harangody 1-6 0-02, Eyenga 6-11 0-0 13. Totals 39-84 26-34 110.DETROIT (29-52): Prince 3-6 0-0 6, Wilcox 6-7 4-7 16, Monroe 5-6 0-0 10, Stuckey 8-14 13-13 29,Hamilton 6-10 0-0 13, Maxiell 1-7 2-4 4, Daye 2-7 2-4 6, Villanueva 3-9 0-0 8, Gordon 4-8 0-0 9.Totals 38-74 21-28 101.Cleveland 23 33 30 24 — 110Detroit 33 24 18 26 — 1013-Point Goals—Cleveland 6-19 (Gibson 4-7,Eyenga 1-5, Davis 1-5, Harangody 0-2), Detroit 4-9 (Villanueva 2-2, Hamilton 1-2, Gordon 1-3, Daye0-1, Stuckey 0-1). Fouled Out—Gibson.Rebounds—Cleveland 46 (Hickson 11), Detroit 50(Maxiell 14). Assists—Cleveland 28 (Sessions 9),Detroit 22 (Stuckey 14). Total Fouls—Cleveland 25,Detroit 27. Technicals—Hollins, Hamilton, DetroitCoach Kuester, Villanueva, Detroit defensive threesecond 2. Ejected—Hollins, Villanueva. A—15,589(22,076).
MLBAMERICAN LEAGUE
East DivisionW L Pct GB
Baltimore 6 3 .667 —New York 5 4 .556 1Toronto 5 5 .500 11⁄2Boston 2 8 .200 41⁄2Tampa Bay 2 8 .200 41⁄2
Central DivisionW L Pct GB
Cleveland 8 2 .800 —Kansas City 6 3 .667 11⁄2Chicago 6 4 .600 2Minnesota 3 6 .333 41⁄2Detroit 3 7 .300 5
West DivisionW L Pct GB
Texas 9 1 .900 —Los Angeles 5 5 .500 4Oakland 5 5 .500 4Seattle 3 7 .300 6
Monday’s ResultsTexas 2, Detroit 0Tampa Bay 16, Boston 5Oakland 2, Chicago White Sox 1, 10 inningsCleveland 4, L.A. Angels 0Seattle 8, Toronto 7
Tuesday’s GamesTexas (C.Wilson 1-0) at Detroit (Penny 0-1),1:05 p.m.Baltimore (Tillman 0-0) at N.Y. Yankees(A.J.Burnett 2-0), 7:05 p.m.Tampa Bay (Price 0-2) at Boston (Lester 0-0),7:10 p.m.Kansas City (Francis 0-0) at Minnesota(Duensing 0-0), 8:10 p.m.Oakland (Cahill 1-0) at Chicago White Sox(E.Jackson 2-0), 8:10 p.m.Cleveland (Carmona 0-1) at L.A. Angels (Haren2-0), 10:05 p.m.Toronto (R.Romero 1-0) at Seattle (Pineda 0-1),10:10 p.m.
Wednesday’s GamesTexas at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.Kansas City at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m.Oakland at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m.Toronto at Seattle, 3:40 p.m.Baltimore at N.Y. Yankees, 7:05 p.m.Cleveland at L.A. Angels, 7:05 p.m.Tampa Bay at Boston, 7:10 p.m.
RANGERS 2, TIGERS 0TEXAS DETROIT
AB R HBI AB R HBIKinsler 2b 4 0 1 0 Rhymes 2b 4 0 0 0Andrus ss 4 0 0 0 Boesch lf-rf 3 0 0 0Hamilton lf 3 1 1 0 Ordonez rf 3 0 0 0A.Beltre 3b 4 0 1 0 Raburn lf 1 0 1 0Mi.Young dh 4 1 2 1 Mi.Cabrera 1b3 0 2 0N.Cruz rf 4 0 0 0 V.Martinez dh 4 0 0 0Moreland 1b 3 0 1 1 Kelly cf 2 0 0 0Torrealba c 3 0 0 0 Jackson ph-cf 1 0 1 0Borbon cf 3 0 0 0 Jh.Peralta ss 3 0 0 0
Avila c 3 0 0 0Inge 3b 3 0 0 0
Totals 32 2 6 2 Totals 30 0 4 0Texas 000 000 200 — 2Detroit 000 000 000 — 0DP—Texas 1, Detroit 1. LOB—Texas 4, Detroit 5.2B—Mi.Young (4), Moreland (3), Raburn (3),Mi.Cabrera (2).
IP H R ER BB SOTexasOgando W,2-0 7 2 0 0 1 4Oliver H,4 1 1 0 0 0 1Feliz S,4-4 1 1 0 0 1 1Detroit
Verlander L,1-1 9 6 2 2 1 4Umpires—Home, Mark Carlson; First, TimTimmons; Second, Tim Welke; Third, Eric Cooper.T—2:19. A—18,724 (41,255).
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division
W L Pct GBPhiladelphia 7 2 .778 —Florida 5 4 .556 2Washington 4 5 .444 3Atlanta 4 6 .400 31⁄2New York 4 6 .400 31⁄2
Central DivisionW L Pct GB
Cincinnati 7 3 .700 —Chicago 5 5 .500 2Milwaukee 5 5 .500 2Pittsburgh 5 5 .500 2St. Louis 4 6 .400 3Houston 2 8 .200 5
West DivisionW L Pct GB
Colorado 7 2 .778 —Los Angeles 6 4 .600 11⁄2Arizona 4 5 .444 3San Diego 4 5 .444 3San Francisco 4 6 .400 31⁄2
Monday’s ResultsColorado 7, N.Y. Mets 6Chicago Cubs 5, Houston 4St. Louis 8, Arizona 2Cincinnati 3, San Diego 2L.A. Dodgers 6, San Francisco 1
Tuesday’s GamesMilwaukee (Marcum 1-1) at Pittsburgh (Correia2-0), 7:05 p.m.Philadelphia (Blanton 0-0) at Washington(L.Hernandez 0-1), 7:05 p.m.Colorado (Rogers 1-0) at N.Y. Mets (Niese 0-1),7:10 p.m.Florida (Volstad 0-0) at Atlanta (Hanson 0-2),7:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs (J.Russell 1-0) at Houston (Myers0-0), 8:05 p.m.St. Louis (Carpenter 0-1) at Arizona (Galarraga1-0), 9:40 p.m.Cincinnati (LeCure 0-0) at San Diego (Richard1-0), 10:05 p.m.L.A. Dodgers (Billingsley 1-1) at San Francisco(Lincecum 1-1), 10:15 p.m.
Wednesday’s GamesCincinnati at San Diego, 6:35 p.m.Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m.Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m.Colorado at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m.Florida at Atlanta, 7:10 p.m.Chicago Cubs at Houston, 8:05 p.m.St. Louis at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.
Beaulac 15 minutes into thematch and Chelsea Michalec,who chipped in a high shot,which was caught byChesaning’s goalkeeper,Tiffany Loos, who was onlyable to secure the ball insidethe net and past the goal line.
Michalec, who had fourshots on-goal, had two solidshots later on. The sophomoreforward connected with thecrossbar in the first half, andthen again in the second half.
And the Trojans’ soliddefense helped, too.
“Our defense, it’s probablythe strongest we’ve had inOwosso in a long time,” Birdsaid, “And the girls are workingreal hard.”
Trojans Katy Van Sickle,Carly Smelser and Larissa VanSice were just a few of themany on the defensive unit that
kept Chesaning off balance.But despite trailing 4-0 at
halftime, the Indians made sev-eral pushes to midfield and hada few good looks on net.
Still, Owosso recorded a 15-1advantage in shots on-goal.
“We tightened up a little bitin the second half,” Chesaningcoach Dan Lucas said. “We sawsome things for us to work onjust yet. It’s the first game forus, also we have not had muchtime to be outside this spring.”
Lucas said he also saw somepositives, such as the adjust-ments made in the second half,to build from.
“Hopefully, we can get intoour conference with a positiveoutlook,” he said.
Owosso (1-0) is back from a 7-13 season last year, whileChesaning (0-1) is returns froman 0-19 season in 2010.
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SHIAWASSEE COUNTY —Spring break is through and thatmeans just one thing.
It’s time for the area highschool girls soccer teams to getback on the field.
Durand, which posted anarea-best 16-3-1 mark last spring,has lost a large share of its nucle-us due to graduation but hasencountered another problem.
Head coach Floyd Lincolnsaid injuries to three of theRailroaders’ top five players haveput Durand in a difficult situa-tion.
The Railroaders won theGenesee Area ConferenceTournament title last seasonwith a 1-0 victory over GAC regu-lar season champion Goodrich.
Other teams to watch out inthe area this spring will be Perry,which fared 12-5-1, and Ovid-Elsie, which went 11-5-3.
BYRONCoach: Greg Williams.Experience: Fifth year.2010 Record: 7-8-1.Players Graduated: Autumn Pillen, MF;Mechel Hook, D.Players Returning: Christa Latson, senior, K;Sara Taphouse, sophomore, MF; DarrianDallas, senior, MF; Caima Schneider, senior,MF/D; Brianna Putnam, senior, D; RachelHillaker, senior, F; Alyssa Hook, senior, D, G;Paige Hawley, senior, MF; CourtneyFeatherstone, sophomore, F; KendallRichardson, sophomore, MF; Karli Dooling,senior, D; Nicole Burr, sophomore, D; EmilyChilders, senior, D.New Players: Sarah Lahring, freshman, MF;Christine Howe, junior, D; Anna Childerston,freshman, D; Josette Stiltner, freshman, D;Carli Parker, freshman MF; Jessica Evans,sophomore, D; Allison Driskell, senior, D.Outlook: Coach Williams said,“For us to havea successful season, it will be determined byhow much we improve each match.We’re notworried about wins and losses. We want toget back to the district championship game.”
CHESANINGCoach: Dan Lucas.Experience: Sixth year (First year as girlscoach).2010 Record: 0-19.Players Graduated: Kaitlin Arnold, ZashaWeese, Sehlby Hemker, Heather Sawvel,Audra Hartges, Crystal Heddy, Haley Fowler.Players Returning: Abby Avery, sophomore,F, MF; Mackenzie Greenfelder, sophomore,N/A; Jessica Hartges, sophomore, N/A;Amanda Morse, sophomore, F; ElenaRasmussen, sophomore, MF; Jessica Sawvel,sophomore, MF, F; Danielle VanFleteren,sophomore, GK.New Players: Samantha Denardo, freshman,D; Catlynn Palmiter, senior, D; LaurenMcDonheh, freshman, N/A; Sehlby Kaiser,freshman, N/A.Outlook: Coach Lucas said,“We’re looking towork together as a team. We have a veryyoung squad.With the exception of four play-ers, all are sophomores or younger. So itmight be a challenge for us in terms of winsand losses.”
CORUNNACoach: Brandon Wagner.Experience: Third year.2010 Record: 6-10-1.Players Graduated: Dani Hill, F.Players Returning: Katie Giddings, senior,MF; Amber DeVoe, senior, F; Morgan Cnudde,junior, G; Olivia Hill, sophomore, MF, F; AprilKudwa, sophomore, MF, F; Miranda Talcott,sophomore, D; Nikki Dahl, senior, MF; TaylorMalatinsky, junior, D; Karley Constantineau,junior, D.New Players: Paige Dunn, junior, MF; KeelyHall, junior, F.Outlook: Coach Wagner said, “One of thebiggest things I told my players is that lastyear we had four or five games that we wereeither tied in or were one-goal losses and, ifwe win a couple of those, we have a winningseason instead of being a few games under.We’re excited to have 10 of our 11 startersback. Dani Hill, who had 54 goals in hercareer, graduated and we’ll have to find acouple of scorers.”
DURANDCoach: Floyd Lincoln.Experience: 11th year.2010 Record: 16-3-1.Players Graduated: Lauren Berndt, GK;Andrea Tuohy, F; Bailey Van Riper,D; Shannon
O’Hara, MF; Annie Wilson, MF; AmandaLester, F; Kayla Ostrander, MF; Paige Demo,D; Rachel Karhoff, striker; Heather Finendale,D.; Annie Wilson, MF; Amanda Lester, D;Kayla Ostrander, MF.Players Returning: Kayla Stewart, senior, D;Meghan Drobish, senior, F; JacquelineDeClerg, senior,MF; Emily Fiebernitz, junior, F;Riley Robbins, junior MF; Beth Bachi, seniorF; Sloan Bachi, senior, D, Katelynn Shannon,senior, D; Adrienne Berndt, senior, D.New Players: Emily Wooton, sophomore, MF;McKenzie Arvoy, sophomore, F; LaurenHathaway, junior GK; Alyssa Friend, sopho-more, D;’ Jaclyn Middendorf, senior D.Outlook: Coach Lincoln said, “We are facedwith injuries to three of our best five playersright off the bat (Drobish injured foot, SloanBachi broken bone in foot, DeClerg, torn ACL)before we play our opener versus LakeFenton (today). Before that happened, Iwould have told you that I expected my teamto compete for a league title.”
LAINGSBURGCoach: Lauren Hill.Experience: Second year.2010 Record: 7-7-1.Players Graduated: Evana Vrana, F; ChelseaThayer, D.Players Returning: Chelsea Beatty, junior, F;Cheyenne Drury, junior, D; Taylor Earl, seniorMF; Madison Hoover, sophomore MF, D;Stephanie Hoover, senior, D; StephanieHudson, junor, MF; Julia Hurley, senior, F;Briana Klumpp, sophomore, F; BrittanyLowell, sophomore, MF; Morgan Rose, senior,F, MF; Leah Soliz, sophomore, D; MadysonTaylor, sophomore, MF; Brittany Parker, seniorG.New Players: Erica Criswell, freshman, MF;Alexa Danek, freshman, MF; Miranda Decker,freshman, D; Ashley Hendley, freshman, D;Ericka Hendley, freshman, D; Lindsay Fizzell,freshman, G.Outlook: Coach Hill said, “We have a veryexperienced team this year and we are verycapable of having a good year. The seniorshave shown great leadership and I believe wehave the knowledge and experience to havea winning program this season.”
OVID-ELSIECoach: Craig Thelen.Experience: Fourth year.2010 Record: 11-5-3.Players Graduated: Chelsea Dennis, F;Jessie Smith, D; Shaylyn Skaryd, MF;Breanne Munson, MF; Kayla Borton, MF;April Sutliff, MF; Erin Talmatch, G.Players Returning: Lauren Ekel, senior, D;Abagail Halm, sophomore, MF; Katie Bush,senior, S; Mikela Priest, junior, MF; MollyFranks, sophomore MF.New Players: N/A.Outlook: Coach Thelen said, “We graduatedeight starters last year, along with a lot of tal-ent. However, I feel that we are left with somevery good returning players along withyounger players who should be able to stepup and meet the challenges placed in front ofthem.We will need our only two seniors to beleaders.”
OWOSSOCoach: Chris Bird.Experience: Second year.2010 Record: 7-13.Players Graduated: Shilo McGeehan, MF;Lena Alex, D.Players Returning: Monica Bird, senior, MF;Chelsea Michalec, sophomore, F; AbbyNewbury, junior, MF; Holly Osmer, junior, MF;Katie Pierson, senior, F; Carly Smelser, senior,D; Larissa Van Sice, sophomore, D; AlycenDeering, senior MF; Madison Nevadomski,junior, D; Emily Meihl, MF; Leah Beaulac,junior, MF.New Players: Vilde Bjordal, senior, D; AnnaKruger, senior D/M; Bekah Farrell, sopho-more, D, MF; Katyln Hettinger, sophomore, D;Jennah Hunt, senior, F; Sierra Powell, junior,G; Katy Van Sickle, junior, D.Outlook: Coach Bird said, “We’re got a lot ofplayers coming back and the girls haveworked harder this off season than they’veever had in the past and hopefully the teamcan get into double digits in the win column.”
PERRYCoach: Tom WintzExperience: Second year.2010 Record: 12-5-1.Players Graduated: Jessica Demey, GK.Players Returning: Bailey Batteen, senior, D;Megan Davidson, senior, M; Kelsey Weiler,senior, M; Brittany Johnson, senior, D; AmberFigueras, junior, D; Lisa Rosado, junior, M;Jessica Olney, junior, M; Mackenzie Reava,senior, GK; Danielle Meyer, senior, F.New Players: Erica Willoughby, junior, M;Hannah Watkins, freshman, F; Katie Graham,freshman, F; Ashley Ingersol, freshman, D.Outlook: Coach Wintz said, “The goal is tobuild on the success we had last year.Returning eight starters provides a greatfoundation.”
GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW
Injuries have hitRailroaders hard
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BYRON — Leadoff hitterMichael Joslin was the catalystas Byron won a non-conferencedoubleheader 8-5 and 11-3 (infour innings) from Durand onMonday at Byron Area HighSchool.
Joslin collected four hits — asingle and a double in each game— scored four times, drove in apair of runs and stole a base asthe Eagles (2-3) won their firsttwo games of the season.
In Game 1, Durand led 2-0with single tallies in the firstand second innings beforeByron went ahead 3-2 with athree-run second. A fourth-inning run gave the Eagles a 4-2lead before the Railroaders useda three-run sixth to take a 5-4edge. The game was decided onByron’s four-run sixth.
In addition to two hits fromJoslin, Skylar Adams (single,double) and Nathan Burman(single, double) each added apair of hits for the Eagles. OtherByron hits came from GavinShepard (double), NateRichardson (double) and JakeSatkowiak (single). Richardsondrove in three runs, whileBurman knocked in two more.
Tony Wirth led Durand’s five-hit attack with a pair of singles.Phil Nanasy hit a double, whileKody Wilhelmi and Luke Telfordeach added a single. Joey Salviscored twice for the Railroaders(0-2).
Richardson was the winningpitcher, throwing a completegame five-hitter with nine walksand nine strikeouts. Nanasy
hurled five innings, allowingfour runs on seven hits with sixwalks and four strikeouts beforebeing relieved.
In Game 2, Byron’s eight-runthird inning broke a three-all tieafter two frames. The game washalted after four inningsbecause of darkness.
Joslin had two hits, scoredtwo runs and drove in a pair ofruns. Shepard and JordanCoffey each hit a double andknocked in two runs apiece,while singles came off the batsof Richardson, T.J. Tabor, KyleBrugger, A.J. Morley and JasonGulick. Other RBIs were collect-ed by Tabor, Brugger, Morley,Gulick and Jameson Dean.
Wirth, Nanasy and TylerPhillips had singles in Durand’sthree-hit attack. Phillips scoredtwice.
Shepard, who was creditedwith the win for the Eagles,pitched four innings, allowedthree runs on three hits with sixwalks amd four strikeouts.Wirth took the loss, yielding 11runs on nine hits with six walksand four strikeouts in threeinnings.
Chesaning 2-2,Merrill 7-0
MERRILL — Chesaning began its seasonwith a Tri-Valley Conference crossover twin-bill split at Merrill.
The Indians lost 7-2 in Game 1 beforewinning 2-0 in Game 2.
The Vandals led 4-0 after four frames ofGame 1 before Chesaning (1-1) scored sin-gle tallies in the fifth and the sixth. Merrilltacked on a three-run sixth to complete thescoring.
Jim Schoof recorded the win for theVandals by striking out 14 in seven innings.He held the Indians to two hits.
In Game 2, Leo Devota’s double wasChesaning’s only hit, but the Indians scoredthird- and fifth-inning runs and held on fora victory.
The Vandals were shut out on four hitsby Chesaning pitching.
SOFTBALLChesaning 14-13,
Merrill 15-9MERRILL — Molly Stewart had six hits,
including a triple, as Chesaning split a sea-son-opening non-conference doubleheaderMonday at Merrill.
The Vandals outlasted the Indians 15-14 in Game 1 before Chesaning won 13-9in Game 2.
The Indians led Game 1 at four differentpoints — including an 11-9 edge after afive-run fifth inning — but surrendered fiveruns to the Vandals in the bottom of thefifth. Merrill held on for the victory.
Stewart went 3-for-5 with three runsand an RBI for Chesaning in Game 1, whileHaley Dankert added three singles, threeruns and two RBIs.
Megen Johnson took the loss for theIndians, allowing 14 runs on 14 hits with awalk and seven strikeouts.
In Game 2, Merrill built a 9-3 leadbefore Chesaning scored the final 10 tal-lies, including a seven-run third inning.
Stewart hit a triple and two singles,while driving in four runs and scoring twice.Emilee Shuler went 2-for-5 with three runsand two RBIs.
Haley Dankert was the winning pitcherfor the Indians (1-1), allowing nine runs oneight hits with three walks and three strike-outs.
Montrose 10-10,New Lothrop 4-3
MONTROSE — New Lothrop droppedboth games of its season-opening non-con-ference doubleheader at Montrose.
The Hornets scored once in the top ofthe first of Game 1 for their only lead allday. The Rams answered with four runs inthe frame’s bottom half before leading therest of the way.
Kacie Harris and Rachel Vincke eachcollected two singles in the Hornets’ seven-hit attack. Abby Colston, Morgan Birchmeier
and Shelby Ebenhoeh also singled for NewLothrop.
Colston took the loss by allowing 10runs on seven hits with four walks and astrikeout in seven innings.
Montrose scored three times in the topof the second en route a Game 2 victory.The Hornets tied the contest at three in thethird, but the Rams rallied for three sixth-inning runs and four seventh-inning tallies.
Colston, Harris and Vrable each hit apair of singles, while other New Lothrop hitscame from Vincke, Ebenhoeh, Birchmeier,Alaina Krupp, Brittney Kline and KatiePriest.
Birchmeier was handed the loss by giv-ing up 6 runs on 10 hits with seven walksand one strikeout over five innings.
BOYS GOLFChesaning places thirdat Alma TVC Jamboree
ALMA — The first Tri-Valley ConferenceCentral Division Boys Golf Jamboree wentto host Alma on Monday at Pine RiverCountry Club.
The Panthers needed 173 shots to besta field that included Saginaw Swan Valley(180), Chesaning (188), Freeland (192),Hemlock (195), Ovid-Elsie (197), MidlandBullock Creek (202) and Shepherd (244).
Alma’s Brett Green and Swan Valley’sBrian Fisk each shot a 40 to tie for medal-ist honors.
Ethan Dankert led Chesaning with a 43,followed by Luke Dankert (46), John Keys(47) and Jason Muirhead (52).
Robbie Dobski led Ovid-Elsie with a 44,followed by Hayden Fouts (49), BladeThornton (50) and Rudy Osorio (54).
EDITOR’S NOTESBaseball and softball doubleheaders
featuring Morrice at Portland St. Patrickwere postponed Monday because of heavyflooding in Ionia County. Both twinbills willbe made up at 4 p.m. Wednesday atMorrice. ... No information of New Lothrop’sseason-opening baseball doubleheader atMontrose was obtained before press time.... A boys golf match, originally slated forMonday between Corunna and Owosso atOwosso Country Club, has been moved to3:30 p.m. Thursday at Corunna Hills GolfCourse.
By NOAH TRISTERAP Sports Writer
AUBURN HILLS — CharlieVillanueva drifted over towardthe free-throw line as if setting apick, then collided with RyanHollins.
Moments later, the two hadeach other wrapped up, eachwith a hand on the other’s facewhile players, officials andcoaches tried to break up theskirmish.
It’s been a forgettable seasonfor the Detroit Pistons andCleveland Cavaliers, but it’salmost over.
Villanueva and Hollins wereejected following a fourth-quar-ter scuffle that nearly escalatedinto a fight, and the Cavalierswent on to beat the Pistons 110-101 on Monday night in Detroit’s
home finale. Daniel Gibsonscored 17 points for Cleveland,including a five-point play in thethird quarter that helped theCavaliers pull away.
“You’ve got to be careful withthe quiet ones, right?”Villanueva said after the game.“At the end of the day, that’ssomething that happened on the
court. It should stay on the court.I overreacted. He said somethings that kind of got meupset.”
Villanueva said Hollins hadthrown an elbow before the twosquared off with 5:47 left in thefourth quarter. After they wereseparated, Villanueva came run-ning from the Detroit bench area
while teammate Rodney Stuckey,a security officer and an assis-tant coach tried to restrain him.He ended up running down thewrong tunnel, and Hollins stayedon court until Villanueva left.
“There are going to be a lot offines, I know that. Not to me,though,” Cleveland’s J.J.Hickson said.
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ed in the Adrian All-AmericanInvitational on April 9, at whichYoung was first in the hammerthrow.
Also making a mark in fieldevents during the last twoweeks was STACEY WESTPHAL,a Corunna High School gradu-ate who now competes in thepole vault for Saginaw ValleyState University. She cleared 10feet, 71⁄2 inches at the SpartanInvitational for eighth place
overall.At the
BulldogsInvitational,Westphal vault-ed over 10 feet,6 inches for athird-place fin-ish behind first-place teammateElizabethWilford (10 feet,73⁄4 inches).
It may be early in the out-door track and field season, butarea athletes are already post-ing great individual perfor-mances.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Do you knowof a college athlete we’re miss-ing? E-mail Argus-Press sportswriter Matt Wilson at [email protected] or callhim at 725-5136, Ext. 226, so wecan better keep up with our areacollege athletes.
STACEYWESTPHAL
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In the sixth, with the basesloaded and clinging to a 6-4 lead,Durand’s Ashley Kingsburymade a running catch in shallowcenter field and then threw out aByron baserunner at the platewith the aid of a tag by catcherRachael Smith.
“Rachael helped me out a lotwith the tag because I didn’tthink my throw was goodenough,” Ashley Kingsburysaid. “But she made a nice play.”
Durand, battled back withfour runs in the last of the fifthto lead 5-3. The Railroaders led 6-4 entering the top of the seventhbut the Eagles, getting leadoffwalks from Felicia Foster andAshtin McGuire, pushed acrosstwo runs with the aid of aDurand error and wild pitch toforce extra innings.
The Railroaders scored thewinning run on a wild pitch inthe eighth as Becca Lindgrencame home. She had been safeon a Byron error.
Ashley Kingsbury, a sopho-more, also had two hits whileMarissa Floate drove in threeruns. Hitting safely for Durandwere Jalynn Cunningham, GabDucharme, Smith, Hannah
Baker.Byron received hits from
Foster, Philburn, Graves, AngieNellis, Kendra Satkowiak,Alexis Thompson and AlyssaTaylor.
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BYRON’S ANGIE NELLIS fouls off a pitch from Durand’s ShilohBrunet during Game 1 of a non-conference doubleheaderMonday at Byron Area High School. At left is Durand catcherRachael Smith.
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advance past Phoenix againthey could pose a serious threatto the Presidents’ Trophy-win-ning Vancouver Canucks andthe second-seeded San JoseSharks, who despite being adominant regular-season teamin recent years are still seekingtheir first trip to the finals.
The Canucks, who toppedthe NHL with a team-record 117points, have been knocked outin the second round by Chicagoin two consecutive years. TheBlackhawks rode last season’swin all the way to the StanleyCup title and will likely haveconfidence again when theytake on Vancouver in the firstround.
Don’t think that the Canuckshaven’t taken notice.
“We took a very hard look atthe end of the playoffs organiza-tionally about where we were,and we analyzed every elementof this team from training staff,medical staff, coaching staff,players, how we handled thingsas managers,” Vancouver gen-eral manager Mike Gillis said.
“The experience of losingtwo years in a row to the sameteam was one that was very dif-ficult for a lot of people toaccept. However, we did it witha team that we don’t think is ascompetitive as the team we havethis year. Overall, we feel moreconfident this year.”
The Blackhawks might besensing a new lease on life, too,given their fortunate road to theplayoffs. Chicago could’ve madeit an easy Sunday for the teamand its fans by beating the RedWings at home, but Detroitshowed why it is so good thistime of year and left with a 4-3victory.
That opened the door for theDallas Stars to sneak in at No. 8,but with their season on theline they were beaten byalready-eliminated Minnesota.The Wild won one more fortheir home fans and for coachTodd Richards, who was firedMonday.
So, what does this secondchance mean for theBlackhawks? The Canucks cer-tainly would like to make theirtitle defense end early.
“They definitely got in notthe traditional way, but at theend of the day they got in,” saidMontreal defenseman BrentSopel, a member of theBlackhawks last season. “Itdoesn’t matter how you get in.Good for them. Now you’ve got16 great teams that are battling,and it’s anybody’s ballgame.”
In the other Westernmatchups, the Sharks will takeon the Los Angeles Kings in arare all-California series, andthe Anaheim Ducks will facethe Nashville Predators.
Back in the East, the Devilshad one last thing to play for in
their second-to-last game whenthey took on the New YorkRangers with a chance to taketheir biggest rival out of theplayoff picture with them. NewJersey grabbed a pair of one-goal leads, but faded and lost 5-2.
That set up New York to getsome help that came in the nickof time when Tampa Bay won atCarolina on Saturday night,denying the Hurricanes achance to lock up the last spotwith a home win. So theRangers will face top-seededWashington in the first round,hoping to avenge a series lossfrom two years ago in whichNew York led 3-1.
“We’ve been in playoffs,”Rangers coach John Tortorellasaid of the late-season grind.“It’s been a great experience forthe youth of our club. Some ofthe experiences we’ve gonethrough I think will help us.This is the next round of theplayoffs for us.”
The Philadelphia Flyers willlook to start a second consecu-tive run to the Cup finals, thistime from the No. 2 positioninstead of last year’s seventhseeding. The quest startsagainst Buffalo, one of thehottest teams heading into theplayoffs.
Boston is back in after win-ning the Northeast Divisionand will face No. 6 seedMontreal for the 33rd time andthird in four years. The Bruinsand Canadiens split the previ-ous two meetings, with Bostonwinning in a sweep in 2009. ButMontreal owns the overall edge,taking 24 of 32 series.
Spicing up the already hotOriginal Six matchup is badblood created when Bostondefenseman Zdeno Chara seri-ously injured Canadiens for-ward Max Pacioretty with ahard check that knockedPacioretty into a padded stan-chion supporting a glass parti-tion between the benches.
“Everybody in the roomknows how we match up,”Canadiens captain BrianGionta said. “It’s not about allthe other stuff that’s takenplace or what’s happened thisyear. It’s about who can win thefour games. It should be a prettygood battle.”
The Bruins will be looking toerase memories of last year,when they blew a 3-0 series leadto Philadelphia in the secondround and a 3-0 lead in Game 7at home.
“It was a tough situation, butwe learned from it and movedon,” veteran Bruins forwardMark Recchi said. “You’ve gotto grow from those experiences,and I really believe we did as ateam. The guys have the rightattitude and hopefully we cancontinue that way.”
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LEFT: Renee Webster’s third grade class atPerry East Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss’sbirthday by taking time to read from theauthor’s vast collection. ABOVE: Nicole Reeb’ssecond grade class at Perry East Elementarycelebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday by readingtogether.
LEFT: Lisa Hunt,Leonard’s speechand languagepathologist,dresses up incharacter to read“Lyle, Lyle theCrocodile in TheHouse of East88th Street” aspart of her pushin services.
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ABOVE: Dr. Ryan Cunningham reads “Pinkilicious” to students in Marcy Westenberg’skindergarten class.
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Art Sholtey’s Moving Sale45 Years of Accumulation
30 Year NASCAR and car collection. Danbury Mint cars andtrucks also. Toy farm tractor collection. Men’s and women’sclothing, Carhartt jackets and bibs. Many Ditch Witch shirts,jackets, and brass belt buckles. Dishes, glasses, householditems and office furniture. Many books, old MSU programsand Sports Illustrated magazines.
Pole Barn ContentsTools, floor and bottle jacks, log chains, 2 - Toro snowblow-ers, Honda lawnmower, and bicycles. 1960 Ford 901 farmtractor, engine and drive line rebuilt. 2008 Dodge Ram 1500pick-up with 37,600 miles. New 6’6”x12’ single axle trailerwith galvanized coating.
Many more items to considerSale starts April 15th thru the 30th, 9:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m.
Art Sholtey7145 E. Grand River Rd., Bancroft
4 miles south of Windmill Point and Lansing Rd.989-634-5279
STORAGE SHEDS 8x8’ Barn style. $700.10X10’ $850. other sizes available. Pricing in-cludes materials AND la-bor! Larry Holmes Con-struction. 989-288-3909.
ROOFING, VINYL SIDING – Replacement windows. Specializing in pole barns and garages. Free esti-mates and References. Ed Pierce, Licensed Builder. 288-5496.
HANDYMAN – Rich Warner’s Handyman Serv-ices. Licensed builder. Great rates. 989-277-8637
GARY’S DRYWALL FIN-ISHING “Hang, finish, re-pairs” (517) 927-3853garysdrywallfinishing.com
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DEMOLITION, ROOFING, SIDING– Clean-up& More! Licensed & Ins. 666-3879
DAVIS & SON – Drywall, plaster, repairs, paint, trim Licensed and insured since 1978. 989-413-4341
Licensed 290Contracting
BROWN’S HOME REPAIR AND REMODELING – Roofing, siding, doors and windows. Kitchens and baths. Screen and glass repair. (989)277-1355.
BRAD’S HOME IMPROVE-MENT – Roofing - Siding-Home Repairs. NOJOB TOO SMALL. Licensed & Insured. 725-2975.
Are you in need of home improvement?
Drywall, hanging & finishing, pole barns, siding, decks, all re-modeling, roofing.
Licensed and Insured. Call Larry Holmes
Construction, 989-288-3909, Durand
Licensed 290Contracting
1978 HONDA GOLDWING–Extra parts, runs. $1500. 989-743-5594
Motorcycles-270ATVs
WANTED– USED TRUCKtires. Size 33X12.50 R15 LT. 517-917-8422
Auto 230Accessories - Parts
SCRAP AUTOS AND BAT-TERIES WANTED– Car bat. $9.00, light commercial $14, heavy comm. $22. Junk vehicles $50-$600. SpecialtySalvage 725-8062
CALL CHUBBY’S SCRAP IT – We pay cash for all junk vehicles and junk equipment. 989-277-4443.
Auto 230Accessories - Parts
WANTED to buy– Old cars &parts; 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s. New old stock dealer left overs to good used. Scott, 734-475-1789, evenings
1965 IMPALA CONVERTI-BLE– Protecto plate. 350/350. $7000. 989-413-4180
1957 CHEVY 210 wagon– 327. Oklahoma car. $4000. 989-413-4180
225Classic Vehicles
“TIRED” – Of your present transportation? Cruise through our columns to-day!
Trucks, 210- Vans
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LaClair Sales, Chesaning1 800 882-4563
NEED A SECOND CAR – Fast? Race to classified’s list of new and used vehi-cles.
200Automobiles
AUTOS WANTED - For scrap, $50-$600. Will beat competitors. 725-8062.
AUTO/BOAT DETAILING– And shrink wrapping Perry Car Care. 989-627-8646
1998 SUZUKI ESTEEM G L Broken Cradle, Great En-gine, No Rust Body, Good Interior, tires and Jeep Ra-dio $900.00 Or Best. Judy at 989 720-4633
1955 BUICK CENTURY350 drivetrain $4,999 Price Negotiable Must Sell Mov-ing. Parade ready, drive away. 863-633-8504
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MOM 2 MOM SALE– Alma Middle School.
1700 N. Pine Ave, Alma Huge indoor sale!
Over 70 tables to shop! Saturday, April 16th
9AM-1PM Quality used items for
infant through elementary age: Clothing, books,
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ESTATE SALE OF Maron Residence. Thurs. April 14, Fri. April 15 & Sat. April 16, 8:00am-6:00pm. 1115 Meadow Dr., Owosso, MI Sale includes a variety of items: Refrigerator & stove, furniture, home fur-nishings, large selection of tools, Owosso memora-bilia, Antiques, collectibles & much more. Numbers will be passed out the 1st day at 7:00am.
BUYERS AND SELLERSWanted! Central School PTO MOM to MOM sale Saturday April 16 9-1. We need your stuff. Tables are $15.00 each or 2/$25.00 please call Heather Smith 989-413-0487
3 GENERATION ESTATESALE – 318 E. McNeil, Co-runna. Wednesday thru Saturday, April 13 - 16, 10 to 5. Numbers at 9. Garage opens at 9:30 first day; house opens at 10. Histori-cal home and garage are FULL. For photos and full list visit www.aTimelessEstate.com
Yard 160Sales
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Business 155Services Offered
Candy Making Candy Making SuppliesSupplies
Merckens ChocolatesCandy Molds
Caramel - Candy Fillings
CrunchesPackaging
Candy Cups -Sucker Sticks
*****Fancy Cupcake PapersSprinkles - Sanding
SugarsJimmies - Decorative
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NEED CASH — In Hand? Classified can! Call today to advertise your no longer needed items, 725-5136.
GENERATIONS TENT RENTALWedding & Party Tents Available. Tables/Chairs
Matt, 517-325-3487
FIVE STAR – Window Cleaning. Residential.
Commercial. 729-2200
Business 150Personals
SOMEONE ONCE RE-MARKED — That reading Classified was like eating potato chips...once they started, they could not stop.
DRINKING PROBLEM?A.A. Call 723-5711.www.ShiaCoAA.org
ATTENTION: To the friends and neighbors ofBRUCE HAAK. Bruce is in rapidly declining health. Whereas his body, hearing and sight are letting him down, his mind is not. He would love to have visi-tors. If Bruce has touched your life or you touched his, please call 723-4050 to schedule a mutually ac-ceptable time to visit the farm. Thank you.
Personal 100Personal Notices
LOST YOUR PET ?? - Check with both Animal Control, 743-2406 and Hu-mane Society, 723-4262.
LOST GRAY/WHITE CAT.White tail tip. Friegel & Pittsburg. 989-277-4070
LOST – 2 Year old beagle. Male. Shiawassee and M-71. (989)277-1355.
Lost 060Strayed/Found
FOUND – VERY friendly multi-colored cat – M21 & Gould St. 989-277-5769.
FOUND – Black lab mix. Henderson Rd. Call to identify. (989)413-5669.
Lost 060Strayed/Found
REMEMBERING WITH LOVE
Dona Mowl DreuthSeptember 6, 1930-
April 12, 2006
I’m still “smiling outloud” when one of the fun/funny things we shared comes to mind. A few tears some-times, but we always had more smiles than tears. I still miss you, my friend.
Hugs, Doreen
050In Memoriam
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Lots 930For Sale
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Houses 910for Sale
MORRICE – 3 Bedroom. A park behind property. Wa-ter, trash, sewer included. 3 Unit building. $675 Month. 517-896-1994.
DURAND 3 BEDROOMhome– 1 Mile outside Du-rand in beautiful subdivi-sion with 1 acre. Newly re-modeled, new furnace, central air, attached 1 1/2 car garage. $700 month plus $700 deposit. Call 616-868-6879
4-5 BEDROOM, 3 1/2 Bath. 2 Car garage. Fin-ished walkout basement. $1500 Month. Call 989-239-2486.
2 BEDROOM – 1020 N. Water. $650 Month, plus deposit. No pets. Call 989-723-6827. or 989-721-1511
Houses 840for Rent
L&H HOLDING INC.– Has 2000 sq. ft. All a customer needs at 1060 E. Main St., Owosso. Ready for imme-diate occupancy. 989-725-1296 ext. 201
CITY LOT/DURAND– 80FTX 149 ft. $22,000 or best. Dover Estates Sub. Flow-ing creek behind lot. 989-288-6046 or 989-239-1723
2155 WEST M-21, across from Mclaren Rent-It. Call Al 989-277-8717
Commercial 810Property for Rent
STUDIO APARTMENT DOWNSTAIRS – Near downtown. $300 Month, plus deposit. Includes heat, garbage, water, stove and refrigerator. Call 989-379-2244 or 989-255-8700.
STEWART BUILDING CO-RUNNA– 1 bedroom up. Furnished including utili-ties. No smoking , no pets. Very neat and clean. 989-743-3329
SMALL 1 BEDROOM – Up-per. 609 E. Oliver. $395. No pets. 989-494-8249.
PERRY– BRADBERRY PARK APTS. 2 bedroom 2 bath. NO DEPOSIT NO 1st MONTH RENT!!! Starting at $575 a month! CALL NOW 517-675-2059
OAKWOOD TERRACE – 2 Bedroom apartment, heat and water paid. 989- 413-1476. Move-in-special
NEWLY REMODELED – 1 bedroom apartments. Co-runna. Walking distance to town and schools. 1 Bed-room, $425 and $475, $300 deposit. Water and garbage included. Call 288-6950 / 517-204-5700
GINGER SQUARE – Ac-cepting applications for 2, 3 and 4-bedroom town homes. Dishwashers, car-ports, washer/dryer hook-ups, heat and electric in-cluded. Rent based on in-come. Equal Housing Op-portunity. 1200 Penbrook, 989-723-1331. TTY/TDD 1-800-567-5857.
Apartments 800for Rent
NEW LOTHROP COM-MONS – 1 And 2 bedroom apartments. Rent starts at $550. Heat included. Bar-rier free available. Call Dave 989-413-2177, Su-san 616-942-6553 or [email protected] Equal opportunity pro-vider. Equal Housing Op-portunity. TDD 800-649-3777.
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LENNON, 2 BEDROOM.$475 & utilities. $500 dep. No pets 810-444-7368
LAINGSBURG, LOOKING GLASS TERRACE – Ac-cepting applications for wait list. 2 Bedrooms. 62 Years or older. Rent starts at $340 (based on income if qualified). Contact Dave 517-651-2611 or Susan 616-942-6553. Equal Op-portunity Provider. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD 800-649-3777.
KENSINGTON ARMS-Spa-cious 2 bedroom. No pets. New move-In special. Call 989-413-1476
HICKORY MANOR – 2 Bedroom townhouse, 1 1/2 baths, basement. W/D Hookup. $650. Also 2 bed-room; $525. No pets. (989)725-5477.
DURAND-MONROE MANOR SENIOR APART-MENTS – 1 And 2 bed-room. Rent starts at $495 (based on income if quali-fied), 62 years or older, disabled (regardless of age). Barrier free available. Call Gerald 989-277-2587, Susan 616-942-6553. Equal Opportunity Pro-vider. Equal Housing Op-portunity. TDD 800-649-3777.
DURAND – ATTRACTIVE 1 & 2 BEDROOM. Spring and Senior Specials! Heat, water and trash included. 989-288-2929.
CORUNNA EFFICIENCY– DOWN. Prime neighbor-hood. Private entrance. Range, fridge, water, re-fuse service incl. $300. No dogs. 989-729-1044
CORUNNA– 1 bedroom– Upstairs. Single occupancy $345. Stove, refrigerator, garbage. No pets or smok-ing. References and de-posit. Call 989-277-1196
4 BEDROOM – 1 1/2 Baths. $795 Month, in-cludes all utilities. Real-Chek member. 277-1496.
2-3 BEDROOM– Country living on river setting. Co-runna Schools, utilities in-cluded. No pets. $675 Plus deposit. 989-288-6950 or 517-204-5700.
233 Walnut St., Corunna*1 & 2 bedrooms avail-able*Rent starting at 1 bed-room $530, 2 bedroom $548 month *Water, sewer & garbage included*MSHDA Vouchers ac- cepted.
(989)743-6200TTY 800-649-3777
Professionally Managed By Medal-lion Mgmt. Inc. www.medallionmgmt.comThis institution is an Equal Oppor-tunity Provider Equal Housing Opportunity
2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS-Durand. $400 month plus electric. 989-277-2828
2 BEDROOM DUPLEX- Co-runna, no smoking, no pets. $550 month, $550 deposit. 989-277-5150
2 BEDROOM – Near down-town Corunna. $470 Mo. RealChek. 743-5343.
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Apartments 800for Rent
1-BEDROOM – Owosso 2nd floor. $300 Includes water and trash. 517-749-2758 or 989-723-9150.
1 PERSON, 1 BEDROOM UPPER – Partly furnished. No pets. Inquire 320 N. Park St., Owosso.
1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS –Owosso. $340 Month, utilities not included. No pets, no smoking. 989-277-7250
1 BEDROOM $395 Month plus deposit.
989 413-2754
1 AND 2-BEDROOM – Up-stairs. $300-$400 per month. Deposit required. Tenant pays own utilities. 989-723-1763.
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Apartments 800for Rent
ROOM FOR RENTCompletely furnished and
cable. 725-3100.
EFFICIENCY ROOM No Pets, No Smoking
(989) 725-2470
Rooms 770For Rent
WOODS & FIELDS home for sale– Two bedrooms, fireplace, A/C, big whirl-pool tub and big deck. $9995 or reasonable offer. 989-245-2117.
HIGH END HOME! 1800 sq. ft. of light wood floors and contemporary colors. Remodeled home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, sunken family room, floor-to-ceil-ing fireplace, light filled kitchen and 2 car garage. Call Randy at 729-9644 or www.owossohomes.net
APRIL PRICE SPECIALS!Woods & Fields is slashing prices on select homes this month. Call us be-cause these short-term re-ductions won’t be listed on your website. Your total payments for a home could be less than $500 per month including site rent, water, sewer & trash service! No Gimmicks- just affordable housing and low everyday site rent. Financ-ing available to qualified buyers. Bruised credit OK. Call 729-9644 or visit www.owossohomes.net
3 BEDROOM– Maple Leaf Community. 2 bath, deep 1 car garage, shed, 2 decks, central air, all appliances, custom window treatments 989-834-0810
760ManufacturedHomes
MUSICALLY INCLINED? –Classified is tuned into in-struments for sale. Look for a bargain today!
680Musical
LOVESEAT WITH PULL-out twin sleeper. Never used. Brown bonded leath- er with cushions. Great condition $225 288-6416
CLASSIFIED – A collection of good buys that will make your spirits soar!
Furniture, 660Household
SPRING LAWN CARE–Yard clean-up, giving lawn mowing bids also. 989-721-7167
RELIABLE LAWN MOWING SERVICE. Competetive rates. 989-640-9328
GUILE & SON– Commer-cial and residential mow-ing. Over 10 years experi-ence. 1st two mows free with signed contract. 517-376-2116
EASTERN MICHIGAN LAND SCAPING & SUPPLY– Best prices! We deliver or pick up. New lawn care cus-tomers get 4 free cuts with contract. 989-413-4795
Lawn 620& Garden
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCEHip high, planted in your yard. $15 per tree. 989-666-3590.
BULK GARDEN SEEDS - Sweet corn; Seed pota-toes. Flower seeds. Open everyday, Albaugh Farms, 305 S. Baldwin Rd., Owosso. 723-2697.
ALLOW MILLENNIUM LAWN to take care of all of your commercial and resi-dential lawn care needs this upcoming season at a price you can afford! Mil-lennium is fully insured, dependable, and friendly and offers a 10% senior discount. For low rates with high quality call 989-494-8249 or 989-723-3698.
BILL’S – Jonsered Chain Saws. Country Clipper Zero Turns. Repair lawn equipment and chain saws. 723-7961. 2nd Location: 1500 Corunna Ave., 725-2533. Pickup/delivery.
Lawn 620& Garden
MONTANA/MOUNTAINEER 33 1/2 ft. with 2 slides, sleeps 6. Used by seniors with no pets or smoking. 989-834-5394 or 989-277-7508
2004 34 FT. Fleetwood Bounder Motorhome. Un-der 10,000 miles, loaded, 3 slides, excellent condi-tion. $61,000 989-725-5338
610Campers - RV’s
SHIAWASSEE CO. ARROW SHOP (989) 472-1643.
www.shiacoarrowshop.com
Sporting 595Equipment
SHRINK WRAPPING– Boat detailing and auto. Perry Car Care. (989)627-8646
HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER SAILING – JY14 sailboat. 14 Ft. long with trailer. $2000 Firm. 989-413-0343
Boats - 590PersonalWatercrafts
BUYING U.S. COINS – GOLD & SILVER. Paying top dollar. Call Scott, 989-714-2623.
Antiques 580- Collectibles
WE BUY ANY GUN– Hand-guns, ETC. Tri-City Trading Post. 117 E. Main St., Owosso. 989-472-4771
570Guns
YARD SHEDS – & More. Better construction. 15 years from this location. 834-2028.www.bcbarns.com
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Today’s Horoscope
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Your material possibilities for acquisi-tion will be exceptionally strong in theyear ahead, but, of course, you’ll haveto make the most of your many oppor-tunities. This includes situations thatyou now think of as only side ventures.ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Don’tjust sit around and fantasize aboutyour big dream, get out there and takemeasures to make it happen. You’llnever know if it’s possible until you try.TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Everyonce in a while, the possibility for per-sonal gain can be stronger than usual,and it might be one of those times.Treat with special respect any proposi-tions brought to you.GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — It is quitepossible that you have not one but twopossible business partnership arrange-ments in the offing. Both could take offand start generating something extra.CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Look forthe negative conditions that have had adeleterious effect on your work orcareer to start diminishing. The wallsthat crumble will be replaced withbridges.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — There’s a goodchance that you could spot somethingpropitious in a situation that isn’t obvi-ous to others. Keep it to yourself aslong as possible, so that you can pro-mote it without interference.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — It mightbe the perfect time that you’ve beenwaiting for, to bring to a positive con-clusion a matter that has been fraughtwith trouble. Give your problem top pri-ority.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Don’t befearful of tackling the huge projectthat’s on your mind. If your evaluationsare realistic and reasonable, theresults you’re looking for could be quiteimpressive.SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Itbehooves you to devote some serioustime to an arrangement that youbelieve has profitable potential. You’relikely to not only be right, but to beluckier than usual as well.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) —Confine all risks and gambles only tosituations in which you have total con-trol over all the key elements involved,such as marketing, methods, timingand production.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Thefact that certain friends and/or associ-ates are looking out for your interestsmakes you rather fortunate. They’relikely to do a better job for you than youcould do for yourself.AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Insteadof thinking about what could go wrong,start concentrating on all the situationsthat could go right. A positive attitudeattracts all kinds of good things.PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Albeit abrief one, you’re presently in a cyclethat could be excellent for fulfillingsome of your ambitions and/or materi-al needs. A positive mindset bringsnumerous opportunities.
Q: I just bought a beauti-ful novelty clock at agarage sale. The AnsoniaClock Company manufac-tured the item. What canyou tell me about this com-pany? — M.A.V., Naples,Fla.
A: In 1850, the AnsoniaClock Company formed as asubsidiary of the AnsoniaBrass Company in Ansonia,Conn.; in 1878, the firm movedto Brooklyn, N.Y. At first, thebusiness was incredibly prof-itable. Just prior to World WarI, it manufactured 440 differentclock models; by 1920, the num-ber had decreased to 136 mod-els and later fewer than 50. In1926, the company sold itsBrooklyn warehouse. In 1929,most of the machinery wassold to interests in the SovietUnion. In 1969, the rights touse the name, trademarks andgoodwill were transferred toAnsonia Clock Co. Inc. inLynnwood, Wash., which soldimported timepieces. The com-pany ceased operation on Dec.31, 2006. The original companycreated tens of thousands ofupscale shelf clocks and ele-gant statue clocks.
Q: Did Demi Mooreappear in episodes of thesoap opera “GeneralHospital”? — A.Z.,Glendora, Calif.
A: Born on Nov. 1, 1962,Demi Moore made her filmdebut in a 3-D movie entitled“Parasite” in 1982. The follow-ing year, she played the part ofJackie Templeton, an aggres-sive, ambitious reporter on“General Hospital.” Her rolewas short-lived (1983 to 1984),but she made an impression.Within a few years, she hadskyrocketed to stardom.
Q: Did Babe Ruth ever getmarried? Any children? —F.J.S., Reading, Pa.
A: Babe Ruth marriedHelen Woodford in 1914. Owingto his infidelities, the couplereportedly separated around1926; she died in a fire inWatertown, Mass., in January1929. Ruth had two daughters.Babe and Helen adopted
Dorothy Ruth. Decades later,she wrote a book, “My Dad, theBabe,” claiming she wasRuth’s biological child by agirlfriend named JuanitaJennings. Ruth adopted JuliaHodgson when he married hermother, actress and modelClaire Merritt Hodgson. Ruthwas still married to Clairewhen he died in August 1948.Julia threw out the ceremonialfirst pitch before the finalgame in the original YankeeStadium on Sept. 21, 2008.
Q: Whatever happened toactor Lewis Smith, whostarred in the TV miniseries“North and South”? —M.M., Glenolden, Pa.
A: Lewis Smith entered theworld in Chattanooga, Tenn.,on Aug. 1, 1956. Best known forhis role as Charles Main in thefirst and second parts of“North and South,” he hassince appeared in numerousTV shows and TV movies. Hefounded the Actors Academyin Los Angeles, Calif., to helpprepare students who aspire towork in film and television.
Q: What is so significantabout the Roaring Forties?Other than being the decadeof my birth, I see no reasonfor the nickname. — R.L.,Waco, Texas
A: The Roaring Forties referto the winds between latitudes40 degrees and 50 degreessouth in the SouthernHemisphere, where the wester-ly winds occur. These windsare strong, often gale forcethroughout the year.
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DEAR ABBY: I would like torespond to “Agnostic Dad inSouth Carolina” (Feb. 16), whowondered about how to answerthe inevitable “Is there a God?”question his children will ask.My parents had strong but dif-fering Christian faiths. Theycompromised when bringingus up, and we went to thechurch nearest our home(another denomination).Further, when we were teens,they allowed us to “sample”other religious traditions todetermine what would suit usbest.
I became agnostic, and like“Dad in S.C.,” was unsure whatto tell my son. My husband andI do not belong to any orga-nized religion and didn’t takehim to church as a youngster.Instead, we introduced storiesfrom the Bible at bedtime, andallowed him to attend hisfriends’ churches when heasked to. More important, weshowed him that all people areto be valued and that differ-ences are to be respected.
Our son is now in his late20s. He’s a gentle, caring personwith an interest in people fromother cultures, religions andcircumstances. Whether he isagnostic, religious or an atheistis a personal matter to him.He’s comfortable with hisbeliefs and doesn’t imposethem on anyone else. As a par-ent, I couldn’t ask for more.
FREE-THINKING MOM INWASHINGTON
DEAR MOM: Thank youfor writing. Many readerswere eager to offer guidanceon this subject to a fellowparent. Read on:
DEAR ABBY: Despite eightyears of Catholic education,I’m an atheist. My wife is aLutheran. We’ve never arguedabout it because we feel every-one has a right to religious free-dom. We have three sons, whomshe took to church and Sundayschool regularly with my com-plete support. We discussed inadvance what our answershould be when the God ques-tion came up. Our responsewas: “Some people believethere is a God and others donot. You will get a sound reli-gious education, and when thetime comes, you will decide foryourself.”
Our sons are now adultswith families. Two are reli-gious; one is not. At familymeals we join hands and saygrace. Some recite it — somejust listen — and everybody’shappy.
HARMONIOUS IN ILLINOIS
DEAR ABBY: There is noproblem for “Agnostic” and hiswife to “handle.” If his chil-dren ask if there’s a God, heshould model honesty for themand say what he thinks. Soshould his wife. If the kids gettwo different answers, they willlearn that not everyone sharesthe same opinion. Suggestingthat “Dad” not express his viewplainly, without input from hiswife, amounts to recommend-ing that they collude in provid-ing a dishonest answer.
EMERITUS PROFESSOROF PHILOSOPHY IN IOWA
DEAR ABBY: My husbandand I are agnostic parents oftwo adult children, both ofwhom are tolerant, open-mind-ed and decent people. Myadvice to “Dad” is to read someof the excellent books that areavailable about discussing Godand religion with children. Heshould also look into theUnitarian Universalist church,which does not push any onecreed but encourages people tofind their own beliefs in a sup-portive environment.
NANCY H. IN TEXAS
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By YURI KAGEYAMA and RYAN NAKASHIMA
Associated Press
TOKYO — Japan raised the cri-sis level at its crippled nuclearplant today to a severity on parwith the 1986 Chernobyl disaster,citing high overall radiation leaksthat have contaminated the air,tap water, vegetables and seawa-ter.
Japanese nuclear regulatorssaid they raised the rating from 5to 7 — the highest level on aninternational scale of nuclearaccidents overseen by theInternational Atomic EnergyAgency — after new assessmentsof radiation leaks from theFukushima Dai-ichi plant since itwas disabled by the March 11tsunami.
The new ranking signifies a“major accident” that includeswidespread effects on the environ-ment and health, according to theVienna-based IAEA. But Japaneseofficials played down any healtheffects and stressed that the harmcaused by Chernobyl still far out-weighs that caused by the
Fukushima plant.The revision came a day after
the government added five com-munities to a list of places peopleshould leave to avoid long-termradiation exposure. A 12-mileradius already had been clearedaround the plant.
The news was received withchagrin by residents in Iitate, oneof the five communities, wherehigh levels of radiation have beendetected in the soil. The village of6,200 people is about 24 miles fromthe Fukushima plant.
“It’s very shocking to me,” saidMiyuki Ichisawa, 52, who runs acoffee shop in Iitate. “Now the gov-ernment is officially telling us thisaccident is at the same level ofChernobyl.”
Japanese officials said theleaks from the Fukushima plantso far amount to a tenth of theradiation emitted in theChernobyl disaster, but said theyeventually could exceedChernobyl’s emissions if the cri-sis continues.
“This reconfirms that this is anextremely major disaster. We are
very sorry to the public, peopleliving near the nuclear complexand the international community
for causing such a serious acci-dent,” said Chief CabinetSecretary Yukio Edano.
Death toll in Belarussubway blast reaches 12
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusian authorities saidtoday they have suspects in a subway bombing as the deathtoll rose to 12, with more than 200 wounded. The opposition,meanwhile, voiced fears that the attack may lead to anincreased crackdown on dissent.
Belarus’ domestic security agency, which still goes underits Soviet-era name KGB, said it had identified the likely per-petrator of Monday’s explosion at a busy downtown subwaystation and was searching for him. It didn’t elaborate.Interior Minister Anatoly Kuleshov said police had createdcomposite pictures of two male suspects using testimonyfrom witnesses. He said the bomb apparently was radio-con-trolled.
The Interior Ministry said the bomb placed under abench on the Oktyabrskaya station exploded as people werecoming off the trains during the evening rush hour.
The Oktyabrskaya station is within 100 meters of thepresidential administration building and the Palace of theRepublic, a concert hall often used for government cere-monies.
Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenkosaid at a meeting with officials late Monday that foreignforces could be behind the explosion, but he didn’t elaborate.
Authorities said 204 people sought medical help and 157of them were hospitalized, including 22 in critical condition.
Viktor Sirenko, the chief doctor of the Minsk EmergencyHospital, said that many victims had lost arms or legs.
People streamed to the site of explosion to lay flowers aspolice tightened security at all subway stations.
Syria deniesprotesters
medical careBEIRUT (AP) — Syrian secu-
rity forces prevented medicalstaff from reaching the woundedin at least two towns that sawclashes with anti-governmentprotesters, an internationalhuman rights group said today.
Protests erupted in Syriamore than three weeks ago andhave steadily grown, with tens ofthousands calling for sweepingreforms in one of the mostauthoritarian Mideast regimes.More than 170 people have beenkilled so far.
Human Rights Watch urgedSyrian authorities in a state-ment released today to allowthose injured in the violence“unimpeded access” to medicaltreatment.
Swazi policeblock square
MANZINI, Swaziland (AP) —Police in Swaziland were round-ing up activists and detainingpeople on the streets to preventpro-democracy protests today insub-Saharan Africa’s last abso-lute monarchy.
In recent weeks, an onlinecampaign has tried to rally sup-port for today’s protests, whichcome exactly 38 years after thecurrent Swazi king’s father,King Sobhuza II, banned politi-cal parties and abandoned thecountry’s constitution.
Today, more than 150 Swazipolice guarded the square wherepro-democracy protesters hadplanned to demonstrate in thecountry’s economic hub,Manzini.
Ivory Coast leader: fightersmust disarm
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP)— President Alassane Ouattaracalled on all fighters to put downtheir arms now that the long-time strongman has been cap-tured after his refusal to cedepower sparked violence leavingbodies piled at morgues.
More than 1 million civiliansfled their homes and untoldnumbers were killed in the morethan four-month power strugglebetween the two rivals. Thestandoff threatened to re-ignitea civil war in the world’s largestcocoa producer, once divided intwo by a civil war nearly adecade ago.
“After more than four monthsof post-electoral crisis, markedby so many human lives lost, weare finally at the dawn of a newera of hope,” Ouattara said in anaddress to the nation on radioand television late Monday.
Japan ups nuke crisis severity to match Chernobyl
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IN THIS SUNDAY image taken by T-Hawk drone aircraft andreleased by Tokyo Electric Power Co., the aerial view shows thedamaged reactor building of Unit 4, left, of the tsunami-crippledFukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Okuma town, FukushimaPrefecture, northeastern Japan.
