Psychological exams ordered for two of three teens nTrio suspected of plotting in 67th District Court. TRI-COUNTY TIMES Stevens, 18, of Linden, along with co- TIM JAGIELO school shooting in Linden to defendants, Kody Brewer, 15, of Wolverine Kenneth Karasick, be back in court in January Lake and Lamarr Dukes, 15, of West attorney for Ryan Stevens, has an By Tim Jagielo and Sharon Stone Bloomfield, have been charged with conspiracy [email protected]; 810-629-8282 to commit first-degree premeditated murder, a impromptu news Flint — There still wasn’t enough felony punishable by up to life in prison and conference with TV evidence downloaded from Ryan Stevens’ false report or threat of terrorism, a felony and print media after cell phone to begin a discovery hearing and to punishable by up to 20 years in prison. the brief court meeting hold the probable cause pretrial Wednesday See TEENS on 6A on Wednesday.

$1.00 PAGE 22A SUNDAY EDITION PUT DOWN THE CELL PHONE AND PLAY A BOARD GAME Weekend VOL. 22 NO. XLVII SUNDAY, 22, 2015 2012 - 2013 - 2014 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Let's talk turkey Cops call it ‘Drinksgiving’ nPolice urge drinkers to arrange for a sober driver as big bar night approaches Grandmother’s jury trial By Hannah Ball to begin in January [email protected]; 810-433-6792 Known as “Blackout Wednesday” Mary Bigford's defense attorney asks or “Drinksgiving,” the night before judge for more time to prepare case is one of the year’s biggest involving murder of Fenton man. bar nights. Page 21A This pre-holiday celebration is known as the night when college students come home and want to catch up with their friends, often going to bars and drinking Businesses that are closed until the early morning hours. for Thanksgiving holiday See SOBER on 21A A trend toward keeping It could go from a Thanksgiving Day a family holiday has night out with your friends led some retailers to make the decision ‘‘ to remain closed on turkey day. to ultimately hurting, Page 1B or God forbid, killing someone. Jason Slater Fenton Police lieutenant’’

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in Fenton at the point where Main TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO and Walnut streets merge, was a TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Patricia Roeske and her husband Eric take pride in raising healthy, free-range Police are preparing for one of the year’s popular hangout for local teens birds on their family turkey farm, Roeske Farms, in Hartland Township. All 450 biggest bar nights — Thanksgiving Eve. during the 1940s and beyond. of their White Franklin turkeys are already spoken for this holiday. Lt. Jason Slater of the Fenton Police Page 9A See story on Page 15A and video at tctimes.com Department urges people to arrange for a sober driver in advance.

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Police&Fire report 7TH IRS CALLS ARE SCAM Someone posing as the IRS is calling ANNUAL people and telling them they are BURN OFF being sued, according to Holly Police Chief Mike Story. The caller tries to direct recipients to provide personal information. The Holly Police Department has been getting calls questioning the legitimacy of the call. Obviously, the THE TURKEY IRS doesn’t operate like that and it’s a scam not to be responded to, said Story. The last phone number making the call to citizens that police are aware of is (425) 246-2467. Police ask that anyone receiving one of these robo calls to call the Treasury Integrity (IRS Impersonating Fraud Reporting) Hot Line at 1-800- 366-4484. It gives options of reporting via the Internet or phone. When the last person called the return phone number, the male answering the phone had a “foreign” voice, not understandable, and when challenged to put someone else on, the person immediately hung up. This number was (832) 873-9918.

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TEENS is not doing very well. “Obviously he’s Continued from Front Page concerned; he doesn’t understand the The three teens are believed to be seriousness of what’s going on here.” responsible for an alleged plot to carry More charges may be brought by out a shooting at Linden schools at the prosecutors by Jan. 6, 2016, and another end of October. Police became aware pretrial date is expected to be scheduled of the plot Oct. 28, when the Argen- when they meet. Karasick said he will tine Township Police Department keep Stevens out of court as much as received information that revealed possible. a plan through social media to carry Argentine Township Det. Doug www.history.com out a school shooting at Linden High Fulton said the investigation is ongo- The first celebration of Thanksgiving Day took place in 1623 with English settlers School and Linden ing and police are close Middle School. to requesting the pros- and the tribe. Judge David Gog- By then we ecutor’s office to issue gins conferred briefly should know additional charges. The The first Thanksgiving did NOT include turkey with the attorneys be- ‘‘what all the other detective expects to sub- fore adjourning the mit more information nModern celebrations of ate deer, corn, shellfishand roasted meat. hearing on Wednesday. charges are, early next week. Thanksgiving are very different Most foods we eat now for the holiday The teens were not and hopefully During the hearing on from the original celebration weren’t available back then, and there’s present in the court- Wednesday, Goggins no record of whether they gave thanks. we can reach a By Hannah Ball room. granted requests for The second celebration, which is the [email protected]; 810-433-6792 Kenneth Karasick is resolution. first recorded religious Thanksgiving psychological evalua- When families sit down at the dining representing Stevens. Kenneth Karasick Day, took place in Plymouth two years tions for Stevens and room table on Thanksgiving Day, they Jodi Hemingway is rep- Attorney for Ryan Stevens later. After a two-month drought, the ’’ Dukes. expect to fill their stomachs with food resenting Dukes and colonists thanked God for the rain. “That’s a good move they associate with Thanksgiving: turkey, Elbert Hatchett is representing Brewer. Peace, however, between the Wampanoag on their part,” said Fulton. , , bread rolls, Attorneys for Stevens and Dukes and colonists only lasted for a generation. Brewer’s attorney did not request , mashed potatoes, green submitted a competency and criminal The tribe suffered an epidemic believed this evaluation. “I’m surprised by beans and others. responsibility request, or “psychologi- to be smallpox years before and it wiped that,” said Fulton, who added that However, most of these foods weren’t cal exam” which may be complete by out a large part of their tribe. It’s suggested these evaluations will help determine eaten at the very first Thanksgiving the next meeting date on Jan. 6, 2016. that epidemic caused more English if the defendants are competent to celebration that took place in 1623 at Karasick maintained that although settlers to travel to Massachusetts. stand trial. an English settlement in an area now the school shooting plot charges are King Philip’s War against the English Stevens has been lodged at the Gen- known as southeastern Massachusetts serious and viable, the FBI is still colonists from 1675-1676 wiped out esee County Jail since Oct. 31 when and eastern Rhode Island. downloading information from Ste- he was arraigned the charges. Dukes about 40 percent of the tribe. vens’ phone. He said this would likely and Brewer have been lodged at the HISTORY Now, many American Indians call lead to more charges, on which he Genesee County Regional Detention English settlers arrived on the May Thanksgiving a day of mourning. could not comment. He said his client Center, due to their ages. Flower at an area now known as Cape MYTHS Cod on the and formed the The English didn’t call themselves , according to the “Pilgrims,” nor did they have silver National Geographic. The ship carried buckles on their shoes. Instead of the 101 men, women and children for 66 days stereotypical black clothing, they actually on the Atlantic Ocean. wore bright-colored clothing. The Wampanoag tribe had already The Native Americans didn’t wear inhabited the land for more than 12,000 large, feathered headdresses either. years, and other European settlers had Modern Thanksgiving celebrations visited before. They had experienced started taking shape in the 19th century. disease, political turmoil, and one tribe, In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln the , had been wiped out by a declared two Thanksgivings: one was CRACKED plague and earlier English explorers in August to remember the Battle of selling them into slavery. Gettysburg, and the second in November One who had been a slave, , for “general blessings,” according to made his way back and became an National Geographic. iPad SCREEN? interpreter. He visited the settlers and helped them grow crops and fertilize the ‘Saints & Strangers’ lands. The tribe and settlers eventually National Geographic is showing a made a formal agreement to protect each special on the first Thanksgiving other from other tribes in March of 1621. celebration called, “Saints & $ One day, the Wampanoag heard Strangers” on Nov. 22 and 23 as a four-hour, two-night event. The gunshots and thought the colonists were off special shows the story of the 10 preparing for war. When the leader went Mayflower passengers, Plymouth, to investigate, they found the English and their relationship with the hunting for food for a harvest celebration. Native Americans, according to any iPad repair The Wampanoag joined them and they indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com.

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All family gatherings also teen hangout of the 1940s and beyond. were held at the restaurant. The long-time curator of the A.J. Hagerman’s was a small town gathering Phillips Fenton Museum, Seger said place, where food, fellowship and tunes Hagerman’s was located on the point, on the juke box made countless memories where Main and Walnut streets meet. for all who passed through their door. “All the kids hung out there,” he said. Source: 1983 Fenton Independent The restaurant was the dream of Mildred Hagerman. She and her husband, Ray, had eight children. The dairy bar TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO Still in the neighborhood Hagermans Dairy Bar, located at the point where Main and Walnut streets meet in had a small beginning as a hot dog and Phil Hagerman is the grandson of Fenton, was a favorite local hangout. pop stand located in front of their house Ray and Mildred Hagerman. He and at 201 Main St., Fenton. Hot dogs only his wife, Jocelyn Hagerman, have cost 10 cents back then. barbecues and special lunches. at Michigan Bean Company and for the breathed new life into the former There were also two Texaco gas pumps As a special treat, boys on winning high Grand Trunk Railroad. Fenton Bean Company building, there at the time, and everyone in the school teams were given their choice On Sundays, the restaurant specialized located almost directly across the family took turns pumping gas. It was of a free malt, soda or shake after the in home-cooked chicken dinners. Mrs. street from the old Hagerman’s known as the only gas station between athletic event. The place was so filled Hagerman was known as a wonderful Dairy Bar. Flint and Ann Arbor that was open after after the games that people had to wait pie maker, baking from eight to 10 pies The building, purchased through hours. for tables. per day. Ray Hagerman was known for their real estate and investment “Sometimes people had to wait for After a movie at the Rowena, the kids his hash browns, eggs and pancakes. company, SkyPoint Ventures, LLC, us to get up and get dressed,” said would flock to the store to purchase In the beginning, the business on in March for $275,000 according Dawn (Hagerman) Speed during a 1983 treats. Main and Walnut streets was also a to public city records, has been interview. “Gas was cheap then, but Ev Kohler, 89, of Fenton said, “I used neighborhood store where one could completely renovated and now houses the tips for getting up made to work for Mrs. Hagerman. purchase a quart of milk, a loaf of bread, Red Fox Outfitters. it worthwhile. We waited They were a wonderful can of soup and other small items. Later The new store, which is expected on many unusual types of All the family. the grocery section was eliminated. to open for business on , people, especially those on kids hung “We went there for Many of the men who came from the Nov. 27, will feature clothing and their way back to in out‘‘ there. hamburgers,” Kohler added. southern states to work in the General products for outdoor enthusiasts. their big cars. Ken Seger “When we were kids there “Sometimes my mother A.J. Phillips Museum were no hamburger joints would pack them a lunch curator ’’ in Fenton. The closest one because there was nothing was Barney’s at Fenton and open where they could get something to North Long Lake roads. We would get eat,” added Speed, one of the Hagerman’s a ride or hitchhike to get there.” eight children. 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TRI-COUNTY TIMES | VERA HOGAN Edward “Eddie” Sanner, III, takes a break after building and painting 30 benches that will be showcased at the Holly Dickens Festival. He completed his Eagle Scout You’re a Neighbor, project with the help of 16 volunteers. Not a Number. Tribute to a friend n Eddie added. Holly scout combines With the help of seven adults and nine Eagle Scout project fellow Scout volunteers, the building of rown and Brown’s professional the benches became a reality. advisors are your neighbors, with memorial “We used 40 pieces of wood in varying B By Vera Hogan sizes,” said Eddie. “And lots of screws. [email protected]; 810-433-6823 “The people at Kerton Lumber helped us friends and community members with Edward “Eddie” Sanner III, 15, has findthe right Christmas red and green by not only created an Eagle Scout project taking a color sample off a package of the resources of the industry’s premier that will be a gift utilized by the Holly Christmas lights and computer matching community for many years to come, it in the store.” regional and national carriers behind he has combined the Eddie said the them. Whether for personal, commercial effort to memorialize Mr. Kullis said freshly painted red a friend and former he wanted the one and green benches or life insurance, we strive to provide fellow scout, Adam were delivered to Connell. ‘‘dedicated to Adam to Red Devil after the the highest level of service and seek the Connell died on be red instead of green paint dried. Oct. 12 of this year because he said Adam A c c o r d i n g t o most effective insurance solutions at a at the age of 15. He Kullis, the benches was a 10th-grade was ‘on fire’ during the will be inside the Red honor student at Devil Restaurant competitive price. Holly High School festival with energy. patio, where the play, and beloved member Edward “Eddie” Sanner, III “A Christmas Carol” of the community. Eagle Scout candidate, troop 43, Holly’’ will be performed Eddie is a member during the festival. of Troop 43 in Holly, chartered by the In memory of Adam, one of the I take pride in making sure Holly VFW. The scoutmaster is Henry 30 benches will feature a memorial clients are properly covered Weis. Eddie contacted the Dickens plaque with his name and those who Festival Committee about a month dedicated it. with the best products to meet ago to see if they had something that The remaining 29 benches are would qualify as an Eagle Scout project, available for members of the public their individual needs.” according to George Kullis, director of to memorialize anyone they wish. The Stephanie Natzke the festival committee. cost is $35 and that includes the plaque. Personal Lines Sales “We told him the festival could use For an application and instructions, more benches as we are growing and now contact director@hollydickensfestival. have two stages,” said Kullis. org or [email protected], or “My dad came up with the idea of visit www.hollydickensfestival.org. dedicating one of the benches to Adam,” said Eddie, who was a fellow Cub Scout Thank you! PERSONAL ■ COMMERCIAL ■ LIFE for five years. They were also in band together in middle school and remained Edward “Eddie” Sanner, III, is 15 years friends in high school. old and a sophomore at Holly High “Adam loved the Dickens Festival School. He is in the marching band so we thought it would be a good drumline and plays tenor drums. He memorial,” Eddie said. is on the bowling team and hopes to “Mr. Kullis said he wanted the one make Eagle Scout by the time he is dedicated to Adam to be red instead of 16. He said, “ I couldn’t have done green because he said Adam was ‘on this without the help of my troop, and fire’ during the festival with energy,” all of the parents, and my mom and dad. Thank you, too, to Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Betty Crawford for letting us use their house and workshop for the View all stories project. There are three other scouts online at in my troop that have been in scouting 810.629.1566 | 800.467.6645 | bbmich.com with me since first grade. I want to see tctimes.com them make Eagle Scout, too, and help them with their projects.” tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, November 22, 2015 15A saved n domestic poultry from Local turkey farm wild poultry. Roeske Watch the canceled live poultry has reputation for shows, farm tours and video no one was allowed to raising healthy birds get close to the birds. They used specific By Tim Jagielo shoes on the farm online with this story [email protected]; 810-433-6795 to reduce the risk of Hartland Twp. — Sunlight caught the transfer. www.tctimes.com white feathers of the 450 White Franklin Jennifer Holton of turkeys, as they gobbled, clucked and MDARD said that farm employees were purred around their large free-range also urged to wash hands, not share farm half-circle shelter. equipment, and to wash Roeske Farms owner boots and gear between Patricia Roeske said We have a lot of moving to different these birds get a little happy customers areas of the farm. bigger than “heritage” ‘‘ The precautions birds, and the white that appreciate how worked — to date TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO feathers, mean no dark we raise them. no avian influenza (Above) Patricia Roeske enjoys the short skin pigment, which Patricia Roeske has been confirmed season of raising turkeys. These white browns nicely when Poultry farmer ’’ in domestic poultry, franklins were hatched in August. She cooked. and Thanksgiving was got them when they were one day old. For the 2015 Thanksgiving season, saved for this local farm. Holton said that (Right) These turkeys are curious they will sell all 450, with pre-orders most farms in the state are raising turkeys and social birds, following any new closed for the season. This year, for other purposes, like lunchmeat. She interesting sound they hear. everything not picked up will be sold also said the wild geese populations are after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. rebounding. This is good because being She said customers appreciate that these While all is well and the birds are free range, there are a great number birds are truly free-range, which makes healthy, domestic poultry was at risk for predators already. Roeske said they sense because consumption seems to be avian influenza this year. The Michigan can lose 10 to 15 percent to weasels, up. “Happy Thanksgiving,” said Roeske. Department of Natural Resources coyotes or even owls when the turkeys “Thanksgiving comes before Christmas,” (MDNR) and Michigan Department are smaller. she added with a laugh. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) OPEN SUNDAY: 12PM TO 4PM H5N2, as nearby as Macomb County this summer. This disease only affects poultry and was found in wild geese. No domestic FURNITURE poultry had been affected — yet. According to the MDARD, “Sudden death and high death losses are major SALE! indicators of HPAI. However, sick birds 5-PC may experience DINING SET OAK n e u r o l o g i c a l 42” Round Pedistal signs; difficulty Table and 4 Chairs SHOP EARLY walking; lack of n Turkey sales are appetite, energy up at Roeske Farms, $ 99 or vocalization; which will sell 450 499 42” x 42” x 60” PRE-BLACK significant drop in for Thanksgiving this year. The state egg production; of Michigan had swollen combs, confirmed cases wattles, legs or of avian influenza RECLINER FRIDAY head; diarrhea; or in wild geese, ROCKER SAVINGS FOR TWO WEEKS!! nasal discharge, and precautions protected domestic $ 2-PC RECLINER s n e e z i n g o r poultry from catching 249 SECTIONAL OUR SALE LASTS FROM coughing.” the disease. TH The state took $ SATURDAY NOV. 14 $ TH the risk seriously, 599 259 UNTIL MONDAY, NOV. 30 as 50 million had been lost nationally to 7ft. x 7ft. avian influenza to date. 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HOT LINE CONTINUED News  briefs I KNOW THERE are a lot of people out there who enjoy burning leaves SEASON OF WISHES but try to think of someone else for a With the holiday season right around change. All the smoke comes in our the corner, the Sears Hometown Store in house and it’s killing us with breath- Fenton has launchd a holiday campaign ing problems and it’s hurting our with Make-A-Wish. Called “Season eyes. You will answer to Jesus for this. of Wishes,” the funds raised in the  THIS IS A warning for other senior campaign will allow Make-A-Wish to citizens. I received three phone calls help more children with life-threatening this morning threatening me that medical conditions experience the the IRS has a lawsuit against me powerful, and oftentimes, life-changing and they left a phone number 832- impact of a fulfilled wish.Through 873-9918. This is just a hoax to get Dec. 31, customers are invited to make seniors to fall for that message. donations in support of the campaign.  The Fenton store, at 14283 North Fenton IT’S NICE THAT the city wants to Rd., will also offer other fundraising make downtown really nice but it promotions. would be nice if they did something • “Donate Now, Save Later” with Award with Trealout Drive, Wood Street TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SALLY RUMMEL Cards. Customers who donate $5 to and other streets. Everything else is Broad Street Insurance owner Annette Murphy stands in the office with agent Make-A-Wish Nov. 19-22 or Dec. 10-13 pointed toward downtown. David Haney. will receive a $10 Award Card to be used  toward a future purchase; valid Dec. 3-9 AT THE VERY least, we expect our or Dec. 26-31, respectively. president to protect our country and • Wednesday, Nov. 25 is “Wish all Americans. But President Obama Broad Street Insurance Wednesday.” Customers are protects criminals and illegal immi- encouraged to donate $5 to Make-A- grants. He releases criminals from nNew business opens in Linden companies to quote from.” Wish in order to take advantage of the prisons. He trades away top world Murphy handles the personal and Black Friday Deals early (from 5 – 8 terrorists to send them back to killing By Sally Rummel commercial insurance lines while agent p.m.). Americans. Now he wants to bring in [email protected]; 810-629-8282 David Haney handles life and health • “A Very Merry Santa Sale” at Sears Syrian refugees. With Affordable Care Act insurance insurance. Also working in the office Hometown Stores. Customers who  IN THE WAKE of the France murders, deadlines coming up, it’s more important is Miranda Greene, who takes care of donate $5 to Make-A-Wish will receive than ever to meet with a qualified an extra 10 percent off everything Russia and France have done more clerical duties and the business is in the storewide; valid at Sears Hometown in the last two days to find the terror- insurance professional. process of hiring a new agent. Stores from Dec. 17-24. ists and to find ISIS than Obama and Broad Street Insurance in Linden is Broad Street Insurance is located at “We are always looking for ways to the states have done in the last six months. ready to serve your health insurance 490 West Broad St., behind Murphy’s help improve the lives of others, and are  needs, as well as personal and commercial Village Laundry & Dry Cleaning in excited to take part in this national holiday WHEN IT’S OVER, France citizens campaign that will help raise funds for lines, such as auto and home. Linden. Office hours are Monday can thank the terrorists for waking “We’re an independent agency,” said through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or children who are more than deserving,” them up and stopping the destruction said Jeff Stone, owner. Through the of their country through the same owner Annette Murphy, who opened her by appointment. For more information, Season of Wishes holiday campaign, policies that the liberals want to im- office last July. “I have more than a dozen call (810) 433-5927. Sears Hometown and Outlet stores plement in America today. will donate 100 percent of customer  donations to Make-A-Wish. For more SEVENTY PERCENT OF the Syr- information, visit wish.org. ians coming across the borders are Local shippers ready to handle last minute senders male. They’ve left their wives behind, their children, their sisters, and their nIt is not too late to get packages the problem of getting last minute holiday YOUR mothers. Is this the kind of men we delivered by Christmas packages to family and friends on time. want coming to the ? I The UPS Store has extended holiday SMILE think not. By Vera Hogan hours and will be open Sunday, Dec. 13  MATTERS! THE REASON FLINT went from [email protected]; 810-433-6823 and 20, from 12- 5 p.m., and will accept By: Dr. Steven Sulfaro Detroit water was because it was so Local shippers of holiday cheer say packages as late as Wednesday, Dec. 23, expensive. Now that we are back on it’s not too late to get gifts and packages for delivery on Thursday, Dec. 24. DIGITAL X-RAYS Detroit water, it’s still expensive. The sent to friends and loved ones in time for Les Beare, owner of The UPS Store in state is picking up a lot of the cost, Christmas. Fenton said planning ahead allows people Digital x-rays is a fairly new technology but Detroit is still getting its money. that has greatly enhanced how we den- Isn’t it kind of weird that they stuck it Mike Clabuesch of Goin’ Postal in to choose a less expensive shipping option tists practice dentistry. We have had digital to the citizens of Michigan? Fenton has said there are a number of like UPS Ground. x-ray technology in place in my office for convenient and affordable ways to ship With only 28 days between Thanksgiving fifteen years now. X-rays are a vital part packages this holiday season. and Christmas, proper planning is critical. of doing dentistry. X-rays allow the dental team the peer inside the teeth and jaws A popular method is the large 12- by 12- Beare said Mondays are typically the and provide valuable information that can For Personal by 6-inch flat rate box that can be filled to busiest shipping days and December 14- not be seen any other way. Prior to today’s approximately 20 pounds for one price. If 19 is expected to be the busiest week of digital technology, x-rays were taken us- & Commercial ing dental x-ray films. Advantages of the sending packages to troops, the deadlines the year. digital x-ray system over traditional film Insurance are getting close but there is still time. Most UPS Ground packages require technology include greater comfort for the When sending mail, Nov. 26 is the five days or less to reach their destination, patient, faster, more efficient, and clearer deadline for space available mail, Dec. 3 but when shipping coast-to-coast, it may more diagnostic images. Since digital x- rays require no photographic developing for parcel airlift mail, Dec. 10 for priority take longer. Bad weather can also create process there is no need for storage and mail, Dec. 10 for first class mail and Dec. unexpected delays. disposal of hazardous x-ray processing 17 for express mail. The Goin’ Postal team This year, Christmas falls on a Friday, chemicals which is much kinder to our en- vironment. But I think the greatest advan- is available for assistance at their new so shipping during Christmas week may tage is the fact that the digital sensor unit, location at 1421 North LeRoy St., Fenton. require a premium service for delivery by which replaces the dental film, is much “We will be happy to help anyone Thursday, Dec. 24, said Beare. more sensitive and receptive to the x-ray with their questions and packaging,” For more information on holiday machine. This means that an x-ray can be taken of your tooth at greatly reduced radi- Clabuesch said. shipping deadlines and regulations, ation levels using digital technology when The UPS Store at 17195 Silver Parkway in contact The UPS Store at (810) 750-2924, compared to traditional film technology. Doug Fairbanks Fenton also offers important advice and solves or Goin’ Postal at (810) 208-7155. 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KEEGHAN SUNDAY, HOWDESHELL NOVEMBER 22, 2015 Linden resident playing for PAGE 17A U.S. developmental team. Sports See Page 18A ONLINE EXCLUSIVES  For more sports action during the winter season, visit tctimes.com. TRIVIA Holly looks as good this year as last season BASEBALL nHolly’s drive to repeat its nine through 12 guys are in the learning Based on time, phase of varsity basketball. They are learn- when was the success shows in practice ing the speed of the game and the intensity. Q We are prepping those guys up for the fol- fastest 1-0 MLB By David Troppens game played? [email protected]; 810-433-6789 lowing year or for later on this season. In scrimmages they are playing against really On May 21, 1943 Holly — Practices aren’t easy when you are a member of the Holly varsity boys bas- good players and are being put on the fire. the Chicago White They are doing their apprenticeship.” A Sox defeated the ketball program. It’s probably good that Holly varsity bas- Washington Sena- And the practices can certainly be com- tors by a 1-0 score, petitive, as the start of Wednesday’s session ketball practices are so intense and competi- taking just 1:29 proved. It can be particularly tough if you tive. To be bluntly honest, it’s very likely to complete the aren’t among the starting five. that the two-time defending champions will contest. In what amounted to be a competitive find their scrimmages to be some of their scrimmage among Broncho teammates, the hardest competition once the league season two sides pushed the ball up court, fought starts. The Holly Bronchos, who advanced DETROIT LIONS to the regional title game before bowing out THANKSGIVING TRIVIA hard for open shots and worked equally hard contesting shots in an effort to win a of the tourney series with a tight 73-71 loss How well do you know to Walled Lake Central, are the easy Metro the Detroit Lions’ history on ‘reward.’ What was that reward? The win- League favorites again this year. turkey day? Let’s find out. ning team didn’t have to do sprints after the 1) The Lions play the contest. And at a quick glance it did look like One might look at Holly’s senior class from the one side had a bit of an advantage over a year ago and think with their departures Philadelphia Eagles on TRI-COUNTY TIMES Thursday. What is Phila- DAVID TROPPENS the other team since it appeared most of the the team has something to prove this year. delphia’s Thanksigving Holly’s Kyle Woodruff players expecting to make the starting lineup After all, last season’s senior class included Day Record? drives to the basket during were together on the same squad. Jake Daniels, Joshua Simms, Parker Rowse, A: The Eagles are 6-0. Wednesday practice. Andrew “We have a strong starting five and a Isaac Casillas, Morgan Baylis, Scott Maki 2) When was the last Spak is chasing Woodruff. strong eight players,” Holly varsity boys and Jonathan Waltz. Many of those players time the Lions shut out a TRI-COUNTY TIMES | DAVID TROPPENS basketball coach Lance Baylis said. “Our See HOLLY on 19A Thanksgiving opponent? A: In 1979 the Lions shut out Chicago 20-0. 3) What is the most Lee, Lemond representing points the Lions have ever scored in a Thanks- giving game? Michigan at regional XC meet A: In 1997 the Lions beat By David Troppens east Meet of Champions, being held at the Chicago Bears 55-20. [email protected]; 810-433-6789 Indian Riffle Park in Kettering, Ohio 4) When was the last Jacob Lee had two major goals on Saturday. time the Lions didn’t play when he competed at the Michigan In- He’s not the only tri-county runner on Thanksgiving? terscholastic Track Coaches Associa- at the event. Holly’s Dilon Lemond A: 1944. The game was in- tion (MITCA) Mideast Qualifier and placed ninth and also qualified to run terrupted from 1939 through Future Races cross country event on for Team Michigan at Saturday’s race. 1944 due to World War II. Nov. 14. Both were excited to qualify for 5) The Lions played “My goal was to try to make the Team Michigan. the Bears in the first five Thanksgiving games. team and to place in the top five,” the “It’s awesome,” Lee said. “Not only Who was their first non- Fenton senior said about his expecta- did I get to represent Fenton, but I get Bears foe? tions in the event that is basically an to represent Michigan during this in- A: In 1945 the Lions lost to all-star event for senior cross country credible experience. I am looking for- the Cleveland Rams 28-21. competitors. ward to racing against the people from TRI-COUNTY TIMESI DAVID TROPPENS 6) Who have the Lions Lee did a little more than that. Lee Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.” Fenton’s Jacob Lee (left) and Holly’s Dilon played the most? came within one second of winning “It was definitely something I was Lemond (right) compete in a recent Metro race. A: The Lions have played the prestigious event, enabling him to excited about,” Lemond said. “It was Both runners are competed at the Mideast meet the Packers 21 times, going qualify for Team Michigan at the Mid- See MICHIGAN on 19A of Champions cross country race on Saturday. 12-8-1.

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HOT LINE CONTINUED Howdeshell takes hockey to a patriotic level LET’S MAKE RECRUITMENT n by ISIS more difficult. They call Linden resident plays for Americans infidels (without religion). US’s U18 developmental team Are they correct? Sadly, we ignore the Ten Commandments. We abort By David Troppens our babies. Church attendance has [email protected]; 810-433-6789 declined and our media glorifies Keeghan Howdeshell knows what it abnormal and immoral behavior. We means to be a representative of the Unit- may have to fight, utb God may be ed States of America. our best weapon. The past Brighton resident, whose  THE ASSORTED HOT lines about family moved to Linden during the toilet seats are asinine. I wonder summer, is spending his second hockey who is behind these tongue-and- season doing just that — representing cheek submissions that have America. become the butt of jokes. Howdeshell is part of the USA Hock- ey’s National Developmental U18 team, playing teams ranging from other junior players in the United States Hockey League, to college squads to interna- tional teams in Russia and Switzerland. Online tickets and showtimes He’s entering his second year as play- www.NCGmovies.com er within the program. Last season he NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS played on the U17 team. “It’s different putting this jersey on SHOWTIMES: 810-695-5000 1 Mile N. of I-70 on Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc versus Compuware,” said Howdeshell, $5.00 TICKETS EVERYDAY comparing his recent team with that of a Rate valid for most movies. All Day TUES• Mon, more traditional junior hockey program Wed and THUR s before 6 • Fri-Sun before noon. he used to play with. “It’s bigger than TRI-COUNTY TIMES I MARK BOLEN $5.00 rate not valid on Real D 3D, IMAX or 12:00 shows. yourself. You put that jersey on and 22 Linden resident Keeghan Howdeshell (right) attempts to get a shot on net during Real D 3D films additional $2.00. guys on the team got there for the same a recent USA Hockey U18 hockey contest. Howdeshell is beginning his second SHOWTIMES VALID reason. We are competing for ice time, FRI 11/20/15 - THUR 11/26/15 having a good time and representing the season with the USA Hockey Developmental Program’s squad. United States not only in your age group STARTING FRI NOV 20 was a no-brainer. I got the contract and kind of intimidating. I’m not going to but representing for the entire country *THE HUNGER GAMES: signed it.” lie. But that’s what it is and you just do as well.” MOCKINGJAY PART 2 (PG13) The commitment is a two-year deal. it. You play your best and don’t let it FRI-SAT 10:00 1:00 4:00 5:25 Howdeshell earned his spot on the It does create some challenges for How- distract you. You just go out and work 7:00 8:25 9:55 11:25 team over a year ago when he tried out SUN-TUES 10:00 1:00 4:00 5:25 for the U.S. National Team Develop- deshell and his family. He’s currently hard every shift, and get ready for the 7:00 8:25 9:55 ment Program U17 team (NTDP). He going to school at Ann Arbor Pioneer next one.” WED-THUR 10:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:55 High School. All this work is paying off for How- @ went to a national camp and competed * THE HUNGER GAMES: with “a whole bunch of kids” How- During his tenure with the team, he’s deshell. Howdeshell said he’s grown MOCKINGJAY PART 2: gone to Russia for a tournament. The tremendously stronger since being with AN IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG13) deshell said. “There were a whole bunch of the top squad took second at that tournament. the program. FRI-SAT 12:05 3:00 6:05 9:00 11:55 “It was fun; it was different,” How- “I went into camp my rookie season SUN-WED 12:05 3:00 6:05 9:00 kids, maybe 150 or more,” Howdeshell THUR 12:05 3:00 6:05 9:00 11:55 said. “It was a great experience to get to deshell said. “Russians really don’t re- with kind of a small body, small shoul- *#THE NIGHT BEFORE (R) know each other that.” spect us, but we took second.” ders and a little chunkier,” Howdeshell FRI-SAT 10:05 12:25 2:45 5:05 From there, Howdeshell was asked Recently, the squad went to Switzer- said. “I feel like I’ve grown up so much. 7:25 9:45 11:55 to attend a tryout for the national team, land to play in an international tourna- I’m about 198 pounds and I’m a lot bet- SUN-WED 10:05 12:25 2:45 5:05 called the Top 40 Camp in March 2014. ment, capturing first place with a 4-0 ter than I was last year. It’s hard for me 7:25 9:45 After the tryout, Howdeshell was told record. to look at old pictures. I wonder, ‘Who THUR 10:05 12:25 2:45 5:05 he would be contacted within the next The squad, which is made up of teen- was that kid?’” 7:25 9:45 11:55 agers, also gets another nice benefit. The center has committed to play for *THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES (PG13) two months. FRI-SAT 11:15 1:50 4:20 6:50 9:25 11:55 “I waited and waited,” Howdeshell Many of the games on their schedule Ferris State University next fall. He was SUN -WED 11:15 1:50 4:20 6:50 9:25 said. “One at a time, people got a call. are against college squads, meaning the choosing among Ferris State, Western THUR 11:15 1:50 4:20 6:50 9:25 11:55 About the beginning of summer I got players are competing against athletes in Michigan and Miami (Ohio). STARTING TUES NOV 24 my call from (senior director of opera- their late teens to mid-20s. This season, “Ferris always has a good program the squad’s schedule has included games and I can get a good education there,” *2D THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) tions for the NTDP) Scott Monaghan … TUES 9:30 for a meeting. Me, my dad and mom against Notre Dame, Boston Universi- Howdeshell said. “It’s a perfect fit for WED-THUR 10:00 2:40 5:00 7:20 went to Ann Arbor. … He sat us down, ty, Lake Superior State, Dartmouth and me. I went in, talked to the players and *@3D THE GOOD DINOSAUR: talked about how important school and Northern Michigan. the coach and felt comfortable there. REALD 3D (PG) grades were, and about 10 minutes later “Going against the older guys is “I want to spend four years (at Fer- TUES 7:10 he said he wanted to sign me. I thought hard,” Howdeshell said. “There are guys ris). After four years, I’m hoping to get WED-THUR 12:20 9:30 about it maybe for a few days, but it who are 220 to 230 pounds and that’s drafted and see where it takes me.” *CREED (PG13) TUES 7:00 9:50 pm WED 10:10 1:00 3:50 6:40 9:40 THUR 10:10 1:00 3:50 6:40 9:40 11:50 Dr. Jeremy M. Grove DDS Fenton leads All-Sports Trophy *VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN (PG13) 501 S. Bridge Street, Linden standings after fall sports TUES 7:05 9:40 WED-THUR 11:25 2:00 4:30 7:05 9:35 810-735-7511 During the fall athletics sports season CONTINUING www.dentistinlinden.com it was good to be the Fenton Tigers. *THE 33 (PG13) Fenton earned the outright Metro *MY ALL AMERICAN (PG) League title in football, girls swimming *LOVE THE COOPERS (PG13) and volleyball, helping the Tigers take #SPECTRE (PG13) a large lead in the Metro League’s All- 2D THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) Sports Trophy standings through the fall THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (PG13) season. Fenton, who had 57 points, also 2D PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE earned a co-title in girls golf. GHOST DIMENSION (R) Linden finished the fall in surprising BRIDGE OF SPIES (PG13) fashion in second place. Despite not having #2D GOOSEBUMPS (PG) 2D PAN (PG) a boys tennis team or a girls swim squad, 2D THE MARTIAN (PG13) the Eagles took first in girls cross country THE INTERN (PG13) and finished second in football, volleyball #2D HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG) and boys soccer, scoring 38 fall points. *Due to movie company policies no passes are accepted. The Holly Bronchos are fifth place @ No $5 rate available. • # No $5 TUES evening rate. Care Credit • Select PPO’s • Healthy Kids & other insurance plans • Accepting new patients with 33.5 points. www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, November 22, 2015 19A MICHIGAN “I was not 100 percent certain,” Le- Continued from Page 17A mond said. “I wasn’t sure who was go- something I did a lot of looking into and ing to show up. I knew Jacob would, when I did, I found out what it was all but I was fairly certain I had a chance about. I was super-excited to be a part of to qualify.” it. I treated it as a great experience and The runners spent this weekend and I thought I had a chance to qualify for Indian Riffle, representing Michigan. (Team Michigan). ... It was kind of like Just as in a regular cross country race, the top five runners on each team will a step forward. I’m super excited about create their state’s team score. Both run- it.” ners hope to make their mark this week- The MITCA race held in Mt. Pleasant end. attracted 51 of the top senior runners. “I’d like to break 16 (minutes); that’s Brownstown Woodhaven senior Logan been my goal all year,” Lemond said. Kleam won the race with a 5K time of “I’ve been training for this week just 15:51.05, but only edged out Lee in the like any other time of the year. I’d like final portion of the race. Lee took sec- to run a PR, help out our team and be a ond with a time of 15:52.77. big part of it.” “During the final 600 (meters) I “It would be cool to be a critical key picked it up a notch and I got a little bit to the team’s success on Saturday,” Lee of a gap between us, but not too much of said. a gap,” Lee said. “During the last 100 or Both runners have been among the so, I heard him coming along my right elite competitors ever since they be- side and he beat me by about a second came prep cross country runners. Lee or two. It was a great race and I almost had an outstanding senior season, cap- ended up winning it. My goal was top turing wins in all three Metro League fiveso to almost win it was pretty cool.” races this fall, finishing second at the Lee said he had a strategy. regional meet and then placing 19th at TRI-COUNTY TIMESI DAVID TROPPENS “I started out pretty slow and con- the D1 state meet (15:46.6), earning Fenton’s Jacob Lee (left) and Holly’s Dilon Lemond (right) compete in a recent servative,” Lee said. “As the pack wore him All-State honors during his senior race. Both runners are qualified to run for Team Michigan at the Mideast Meet of down it came to me, Logan and another year. Of course, the Fenton Tigers had a Champions, held on Saturday. guy. In the last 1,000 I felt really good so pretty successful season as well, placing I started pressing.” second in the Metro League, capturing a able to do it with my teammates. It was chos failed to qualify for the state meet Lemond admitted he wasn’t sure if he regional title and then finishing ninth at tied with being All-State.” as a team. would be able to qualify for Team Mich- the D1 state meet. Lee’s season ended Lemond’s season included a cham- “It does (put a more positive spin at igan in the event. In order to qualify, one healthy. Last year, he struggled with in- pionship at the Kayla O’Mara Invita- the end of my season),” Lemond said. had to finishin the top 12 at the race. As juries. tional, two runner-up efforts and two “It still is a little disappointing about it was, Lemond finished ninth, only two “I think it was a very successful sea- third-place finishes. He placed sixth at state because I love running with my places ahead of the qualifying standard. son,” Lee said. “I won six races, went regionals, qualifying for state as an in- teammates. The last three years I was However, his time of 16:25.01 put him undefeated in the Metro and made All- dividual. He followed that performance able to go with the team. ... This helps. comfortably within the top 12, as the State. But I think the greatest feeling with a 40th-place time of 16:05.0 at the It’s definitely an exciting thing, but it’s 12th-place runner finished over seven was winning the regional as a team. It D1 state meet. However, the season had a new thing. I almost think of it as sepa- seconds behind Lemond. was the most ecstatic feeling I had. I was one tarnished part of it when the Bron- rate from cross country.”

HOLLY Continued from Page 17A Fenton Lakes Sportsmen’s Club were four-year fixtures on Holly’s team, collecting 66 victories during their four- year varsity careers. However, with one quick glance at Wednesday’s scrimmage one could see others that remained — like Ian Hodges, Paris Partee, Adam Tooley and Steven Redmond. Another face that returns was one that missed about half of last year’s season and is among the pre- season candidates for Tri-County Player of TRI-COUNTY TIMESI DAVID TROPPENS the Year, Kyle Woodruff. Woodruff is back Holly’s Steven Redmond (back) and healthy after suffering a broken collarbone Connor Spencer (front) battle for during one of those intense Holly practices rebounding position during Holly’s a year ago. There’s a good chance he’ll Most training takes place at our indoor range. Students will have classmates be battling for the Tri-County’s top honor varsity practice on Wednesday. to interface with and we have multiple instructors on the range. against one or two of his own teammates. “The strength and skill level of my start- “It’s been going really good,” Woodruff Chief Instructor Daniel DiRienzo Jr’s said. “Everybody has been working hard, ing five is outstanding,” Baylis said. “Four going after it and getting after it. of them started 10 games or more last year “I like the energy level, the work ethic and everyone is better than last year.” Firearm Training of everybody on the team. We all work The Bronchos took basketball to an- hard.” other level last year. And with non-league • First steps of Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns The Horseshoe, the name of Holly’s foes like Ann Arbor Skyline, Flint Beech- • NRA Personal Protection in the Home (MI CPL/CCW Training) er and Country Day, Holly is going to get gymnasium, should be rocking Tuesday • Personal Protection Outside the Home and Friday nights with what could pos- a chance to prove to fans that maybe this sibly be even a better starting five than a year’s team can accomplish just as much year ago. as last year, or maybe even a tad more. [email protected] Woodruff is always a threat to score 20 “We still have the hunger, especially a game as is Hodges. Paris Partee emerged for us seniors,” Woodruff said. “We want 248-760-4964 as a strong presence in the paint on both what we had last year and we want more. All Training and other events open to the public sides of the floor during the state tourna- We have the hunger already. (Public Sporting Clays course every weekend!) ment a year ago as a sophomore. Now, “With the tough teams we have during he’s stronger and a tad taller than he was the regular season, I think it’s going to help last season. Adam Tooley provides the grit us out during the postseason and regionals. Family Memberships Available and “never say die” attitude all starting Our regional is going to be really tough. fives need, while Steven Redmond should Our goal is to definitely win another league be ready to take over the point guard du- title, and once we get to the playoffs, we’ll 1140 Butcher Rd. | Fenton | fentonlakes.com ties after being a key rotation player last see where we can get from there.” season. Don’t bet against the Bronchos. 20A Sunday, November 22, 2015 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com MICHIGAN Planting roots in WHAT YOUR LEGISLATORS VOTED ON RECENTLY Fenton MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan website created by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy TRI-COUNTY TIMES TIM JAGIELO to provide concise, non-partisan, plain-English (From left) Phil Licavoli, descriptions of every bill and vote in the Michigan Cody Yocom and Mike House and Senate. With one click, you can approve or disapprove of key votes by your legislators using Stikeleather plant one of the VoteSpotter smart phone app. This report was approximately 100 trees released Friday, Nov. 13. in downtown Fenton Wednesday and Thursday, House Bill 4159: Exempt retired corrections officials from concealed completing one of the last pistol law’s “gun free zone” tasks of the Streetscape To repeal a on active and project. Pear, cherry, retired local and state corrections ginkgo and other varieties officers who have concealed pistol of trees were planted. licenses from the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law. Along with Senate Bill 516 this would allow these individuals to carry a concealed pistol in a school, bar, stadium, etc. Passed 28 to 8 in the Senate Sen. David Robertson (R-Dist. 14) YES Sen. Mike Kowall (R-Dist. 15) YES 2015 Sen. Joe Hune (R-Dist. 22) YES Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) NO Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES 2015 House Bill 5023: Establish more “dark sky preserves” To designate the Rockport State Recreation Area, Negwegon State Park, and Thompson’s Harbor State Park as “dark sky preserves,” which means state authorities must restrict outdoor lighting to only that needed for safety, security, or reasonable use and enjoyment. Passed 88 to 18 in the House Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Twp.) 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HTS 1125 FLYER WISH WEDNESDAY HTS 1125 FLYER WISH WEDNESDAY tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, November 22, 2015 21A THE BARN HOSTS THANKSGIVING Grandma’s Local bars prepare MEAL FOR THOSE IN NEED News The Barn restaurant in Fenton will be murder trial to for ‘Blackout briefs hosting its first Thanksgiving Day meal for those in need this Thursday, Nov. 26 begin in January Wednesday’ LINDEN PROJECT GRADUATION from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The homeless, FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY n By Hannah Ball the elderly or those in need of a good, Attorney asks judge for [email protected] It’s the Volunteer parents of Linden hot meal are invited to be guests of more time to prepare defense As Thanksgiving biggest Community Schools will be walking The Barn for this holiday meal. To make Eve is called ‘Black- ‘‘ around downtown Linden in graduation a reservation, call The Barn at (810) By Vera Hogan party caps and gowns to fundraise for [email protected]; 810-433-6823 out Wednesday’ and 354-8889. Monetary donations to help ‘Drinksgiving,’ lo- night Project Graduation. Taking place with expenses can be sent to F.A.R.R. It looks like Mary Bigford is going from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this is this first to spend her first holiday season in the cal bars are expect- of the (Fenton Area Resource Referral) at P.O. ing to be busy on one year. fundraiser for the Project Graduation Box 529, Fenton, MI 48430. F.A.R.R. is Isabella County jail. committee. Linden’s mascot, the The trial for the woman accused of of the biggest bar Rose Brown handling the administrative duties of nights of the year. The Corner Bar Eagle, will also be walking around this event. Their office phone number shooting her granddaughter’s father six and Grill’’ bar to help raise funds. Their goal is to is (810) 750-6244. Donations of new times while he sat in his car on April 18, Rose Brown, manager raise $18,000 for Project Graduation, or clean, gently used coats, gloves, was supposed to start on Nov. 16, but the bar manager at when recent graduates will be locked scarves, etc. may also be dropped off at was postponed until Jan. 11, 2016, giving The Corner Bar and Grill, has been in at Linden High School to celebrate The Barn, 715 Torrey Rd. up to the day her attorney additional time to prepare bartending for 10 years. She said, “It’s graduation. of the event. for the case. the biggest party night of the year. Bigford, 51, faces charges of one Typically a bar is gonna be packed to count of open murder, one count of first- the brim.” degree murder, one count of carrying a She said they staff based on how PREVENTATIVE & COSMETIC DENTISTRY dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, many people they expect. FOR THE YOUNG, NOT SO YOUNG, BRAVE AND NOT-SO-BRAVE! felonious assault, and felony firearm “There’s a lot of people who come back for the holidays. It’s usually WE’RE YOUR STATE-OF-THE-ART, HOME violation. TOWN DENTAL CARE EXPERTS! Mt. Pleasant police say Bigford shot a pretty a busy time,” Brown said. Lawrence Howard, Jr., 39, to death “We’re doing a mic night.” They will • Preventative New patients while he sat in his car at the Chase Run stay open until 2 a.m. and she’ll work • Periodontal Apartments in Mt. Pleasant. He was there until they close. She’s expecting to pour • Implants only! to exercise his parental right to visit his domestic beers and shots. • Restorative then-3-year-old daughter. The girl lived “This is the first time that we’ve We’re always accepting new patients • Prosthodontic been open here so I’m not sure what 00 with her mother Latesha Bigford in the • Orthodontics to expect,” Brown said. “Probably a apartment community at the time. • Cosmetics $85 lot of families coming in for the early Full mouth series of x-rays, dental Latesha Bigford had accused Howard • Invisalign dinner, and then the college students cleaning & an oral cancer exam of sexually abusing their daughter, which • Lumineers Not valid with any other offers. Expires 11/30/15. coming in later.” he denied. None of those allegations To get through the busy evening, could be substantiated by authorities Patricia A. McGarry, D.D.S. Brown said communicating with investiging the accusations. Family Dentistry guests is important. During Bigford’s preliminary “It’s gonna’ be a busy night. It’s 200 Lindenwood Dr. • Linden, • www.drmcgarry.com • 810-735-9426 examination in September, testimony Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm • Thurs. 8am-3pm • Occasional Sat. 8am-Noon just communicating with guests and from witnesses support what Isabella staff members to have a successful County prosecutors are trying to prove evening,” she said. — that Bigford planned to kill Lawrence. One of them, Bigford’s uncle, Alfred Local entertainment Frizzell, testifiedthat he saw her the day Thanksgiving Eve Howard was killed. “I said, ‘You killed BAG SALT that guy didn’t you?’ (She said) ‘Yup,’” • The Barn — The band Driven As low as: Also will perform at 9 p.m. Frizzell testified. • Blackthorn Pub — live music $4.50 PER Frizzell said Bigford drove two hours from Michelle O’Neil at 8 p.m. 80LB BAGS (limited quality available) to his house that day and admitted to • Boston’s Restaurant and 50LB BAG killing Howard. “I hollered, ‘Mary what Sports Bar — DJ did you do with that gun?’ She goes, ‘I • The Corner Bar and Grill — Winter is coming, Be prepared! threw it in a ditch,’” Frizzell testified. Mic night Bulk Salt/Sidewalk Salt also available He had given her an unregistered • Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille revolver two years ago to shoot animals, — Live music by Jeremy St. John the same type of gun witness Jessica Perry and Mike Lomerson PALLET DELIVERY said Bigford had when she confronted her • Holly Hotel — Comedy show AVAILABLE! in the apartment complex. • Legends Sports Café — DJ 810-629-5200 “She said ‘So?’ And lifted the gun and • Olde Hickory — DJ Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 9am-5pm continues to shoot three more times,” • Rough Draught — is Closed Sunday Perry said. celebrating their one-year 380 S. Fenway Dr., Fenton anniversary of being in business www.miscapesupply.com On the first-degree murder charge, with live music by Corey Kapanka. Bigford faces a mandatory sentence of • Sagebrush — DJ life in prison without possibility of parole. ACCEPTING SOBER up in an accident or hurt somebody it just NEW Continued from Front Page becomes really serious, really fast,” Slater “Blackout Wednesday” can be a said. “It could go from a night out with your PATIENTS stressful night for parents who are happy friends to ultimately hurting, or God forbid, to have their kids home for the holidays. killing someone.” Police will patrol the streets. He urges people to arrange for a , an Uber or taxi for INTERNAL Lt. Jason Slater of the Fenton Police transportation. MEDICINE Department said they aren’t expecting the “If people are on the road and they see night to be too busy, but they remind the someone who’s intoxicated, let them go by ON-SITE LABORATORY officers that’s it’s one of the biggest bar and then call 911. Let us know where they’re nights of the year. at,” Slater said. Physicals “They are aware of the situation,” he said. Linden Police Chief Scott Sutter said the Mehdi Almasi, M.D. Preventative Care He said he’s not a liberty to disclose how Linden Police Department will be extremely Ashok Karnik, M.D. Routine Adult Care many officers will be patrolling that night. attentive to drivers who may have had PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE Acute Illness Care “My big thing is if you’re going to drink, too much to drink. “If someone observes Chronic Health Care don’t drive. Arrange transportation ahead of a vehicle where they believe the driver is 810-714-5100 Medication Management 14272 N. Fenton Road • Fenton Coordination of Subspecialty Care time. There are quite heavy ramifications driving while intoxicated, they should call 911 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm while driving while intoxicated. If you end immediately,” he said. 22A Sunday, November 22, 2015 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com Put down the cell phone and play a board game Top family games for 2015

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