Akl’s attorney requests new competency exam n Instead, defense attorney Frank Two prior exams, Manley requested a third exam be two different results conducted, independent of the two VIDEO prior state exams. His request was online at tctimes.com By Tim Jagielo filed and an independent study will [email protected]; 810-433-6795 be conducted to determine the teen’s Flint — Abdurrahman (Abdu) competency to stand trial, with a hear- TRI-COUNTY TIMES Ahmed Akl, 16, was ing date set for Oct. TIM JAGIELO back in Judge Mark Because of the 18, 2017. McCabe’s court- Assistant pros- Abdu Akl, 16, is room on Wednes- serious nature of this ecuting attorney Lia led out of court on day, Aug. 9 for what ‘‘ Wednesday, Aug. case, that’s why it’s Perryman had no was to be the results being done. objection on behalf 9. Akl is still in the hearing for his com- Frank Manley of the people. pretrial phase of his petency exam. Attorney ’’ See EXAM on 14A open murder case. 4 LOCATIONS TO $1.00 SERVE YOU SUNDAY EDITION Weekend Serving Families for Generations VOL. 24 NO. XXXIII SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2017 2016 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR
City wants to extend millages from three to 10 years Fenton Hotel nVoters will have to approve istrators want voters to approve a city matter of a 6-mill, 10-year street millage plans to re-open change in November election charter change that would allow them will appear on a ballot in the near future, to levy taxes on property for 10 years probably in May 2018. later this month By Vera Hogan instead of the current three. According to City Manager Lynn By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-433-6823 If the voters approve this change in Markland, in order for the street repair [email protected]; 810-629-8282 City of Fenton officials and admin- the city charter in the Nov. 7 election, the See MILLAGE on 15A Nobody is more excited about the re-opening of The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille after its devastating Easter Sunday fire than owner Nick Sorise. “I’m not used to having weekends off,” he said, although he has been A classic line up working steadily with contractors and work crews since the April 16 fire. “We’re shooting for the end of August, but there are lots of ‘moving parts.’ It’s all a process.” See FENTON HOTEL on 15A
TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille has Approximately 2,000 visitors strolled through downtown Linden on Wednesday, Aug. 9, for the Tune-up Party. This local event been closed since a kitchen fire on precedes downtown Flint’s Back To The Bricks, which begins on Aug. 15. Fenton’s cruise party was Thursday, Aug. 10. Sunday, April 16. See story on Page 1B
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www.eclipsegeeks.com By Vera Hogan [email protected]; 810-433-6823 A couple of years ago, an attorney Be prepared to was overheard talking with her clients outside of a Flint courtroom. Referring to a teenager also waiting in the corridor, watch the solar she quietly said to her clients, “He’s go- ing to jail today.” eclipse safely The teen was wearing a very ex- pensive red leather jacket with black nAverage sunglasses sleeves. A giant marijuana leaf was will not protect your eyes embroidered on the back of the coat. To complete the look, the male teen was By Hannah Ball wearing baggy jeans with the waistband [email protected]; 810-433-6792 hanging below his butt cheeks, exposing A total solar eclipse is coming Aug. a good chunk of his boxer shorts. 21, and you will need special spectacles The attorney and her clients were left to view it. Sunglasses will not protect to wonder where this kid goes to school, your eyes. and whether they have a dress code, or According to NASA, the only safe uniforms. way to look at an un-eclipsed or partially The pros and cons of school uniforms HTTP://WWW.SJBELEMENTARY.ORG eclipsed sun is through special-purpose vs. a strict dress code has been ongoing School uniforms help students resist peer pressure to buy trendy clothes their solar filters, like “eclipse glasses,” or since kids started going to school. families may not be able to afford. hand-held solar viewers. The only safe time to look at an “I don’t think kids today should wear eclipse without eye protection is when Benefits of uniforms uniforms,” she added. They should be the moon completely blocks out the According to greatschools.org, the ben- able to express themselves in an appro- sun’s rays, which won’t happen in efits of school uniforms include that they: priate way, of course, because some kids Michigan. • Help prevent gangs from forming on wear some crazy things to school. I think On Aug. 21, the total eclipse path, campus they would focus more on school if they called the path of totality, is only about • Encourage discipline were relaxed in their own wardrobe.” 70 miles wide crossing the U.S. from • Help students resist peer pressure to west to east. It will start in Oregon at buy trendy clothes Many local residents offered their 9:05 a.m., and then go through Idaho, • Help identify intruders in the school opinion on this topic on Facebook. Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, •Diminish economic and social barriers Here’s what they had to say. Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, between students Sharon Paulin agrees. “Uniforms are Tennessee, Georgia, and North and • Increase a sense of belonging and a good idea in most circumstances,” she South Carolina. It will end in Charles- school pride said. “My grandkids attend parochial ton, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. Angel Rynearson, 23, attended St. school in Bay City. Uniforms don’t mean In Michigan, 75 to 90 percent of John School, graduating from eighth what they used to mean. The shirts, skirts the eclipse will be visible, meaning grade in 2008. She said the uniforms and slacks can be purchased at Kmart, the moon will block 75 to 90 percent were “super expensive.” Toward the end Walmart, J.C. Penney’s or Sears … So of the sun. In Fenton, the eclipse will of her time there, she said the uniforms the rich kids and the scholarship kids start at approximately 1 p.m., and had to be ordered through the school. wear pretty much the same thing, unless peak viewing time will be at 2:26 p.m. “I hated them and other kids teased someone is looking at tags.” The moon will move past the sun by us about them,” Rynearson said. “Even Donna Zeman speaks from experience. 3:46 p.m. When all of the students in school are the girls in my own school would tease “Yes to uniforms. There’s no competition If you plan to watch the solar eclipse, wearing uniforms, unwanted intruders each other if a girl ever wore pants with clothing styles, and no bullying from you have options. in the building are easily identified. instead of skirts. See UNIFORMS on 12A See ECLIPSE on 14A
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[email protected] ANOTHER REPUBLICAN PRESI- Come Heller high water DENT, another potential for war. Only Hotlines this one will be nuclear. Submit at: tctimes.com, call 810-629-9221 Random thoughts Lions will stink their way to an 8-8 or 7-9 or text to 810-771-8398 WITHOUT CONSIDERATION FOR record once again. I love tradition. All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words damage, Trump threatens a nuclear • Is anyone really in that much of a hurry or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tri-County attack on North Korea. During the • Nope. Don’t even try to come up with Times. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length and liability. that they would need one of those pizza Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, it was something better. I’m declaring right here, estimated that a nuclear launch by vending machines Little Caesar’s is right now the best news story of the week FOR HOW MANY years have the city the U.S. would result in a loss of 30 installing? to be the giant inflatable Trump Chicken council, city manager and DDA told us million lives. • According to a new poll, 73 percent they’re spending our money wisely for staring at the West Wing from outside of Americans say they can’t trust all city improvements? Now I can’t get my THERE IS A lot of confusion on the White House grounds. It was put there by or most of what they hear in official 30-plus-year-old road repaved without 5 Thompson Road construction. From protesters, who are still trying to shame the mills? the plaza across the street, from communications from the White House. Republican Party’s president into releasing the BP, people are taking left hand That’s pretty incredible. You probably TO THE PERSON who keeps whining his tax returns. The problem with that turns and going the wrong way be- couldn’t get that many people to agree about how great Center Road in Flint is, cause they don’t want to go around strategy is pretty obvious. The man has that kittens are adorable. you should move there. and those are the people who feel none, near as I can tell. • Which they are. entitled. The Genesee County Road • Plus, the thing looks more like a blonde GRAVEL TRUCKS ON Denton Hill. We Commission should be forcing a right • Concert season has me thinking about Elvis chicken than anything else, doesn’t it? may be able to handle all the noise and hand turn. stuff like this, so here goes: The top shaking, but those trucks are going at • The North Korea thing is close to five rock/pop bands of all time in my least 60 mph. Some biker or walker or WOULD YOU LIVE in a house that turning into a “Your mama” contest. book are: 1) The Beatles, 2) The Rolling even someone in their front yard is going has mice, rats and cockroaches? I Trump threatened to get killed. describe the ‘White House.’ Clinton Stones, 3) The Eagles, 4) Queen, and them with “fire had mice, Bush W had rats, and 5) Electric Light Orchestra. Or maybe and fury like the YAY, LOOKS LIKE they’re finally working Obama had cockroaches. Given the the Doobies. Or possibly Prince and the on the dog park in Fenton Township. White House, issues, Trump had to world has never Revolution. Or AC/DC. Commence to leave during the renovation. He is not seen.” They arguing and judging me. SIXTY AND 70 degrees in Michigan in on vacation. responded that August? Bring it on, climate change. • And yes, I said ELO. I like ‘em. So they’re going to DO YOU THINK it is OK for illegal what? “teach the U.S. I JUST WANT to warn people that there’s immigrants to live freely In America? • Five best solo acts: 1) James Taylor, 2) somebody calling from another power Do you think it is OK for pregnant il- a severe lesson.” Billy Joel, 3) Elton John, 4) Bob Dylan, company, not Consumers, and just telling legal immigrants to come to America, To which Trump Andrew Heller and 5) Eric Clapton. Or Neil Young. Or you that they can lower your bill if you go have her baby at a hospital at no cost is bound to say, with them. They don’t tell you they’re not to her, and have American taxpay- FEATURED COLUMNIST Bob Seger. Or Michael Jackson. Damn, “Oh yeah?” To Consumers. ers support, provide healthcare and this is hard. which they’ll say, education for the mother and the new • And yes, I said James Taylor. Your I WOULD LIKE to know where a restau- citizen child with money that should “Yeah!” Then the mama insults will start mama. rant is that does not add sodium or sea go to Americans’ needs? flying, if not missiles. Gosh, it’s nice the • “Good taste is as tiring as good salt to their food. There are a lot of us out world’s two most calm and reasonable there who cannot have that and we need WHO INSTRUCTED THE Fenton company.” — Francis Picabia leaders have found one another, isn’t it? some place we can go and get a decent Township attorney to file charges Opinions offered in Come Heller High Water are the author’s alone and do meal without it full of sodium. against Drew Shapiro? • By the way, anyone got blueprints for a not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. Email the Andrew at [email protected]. bunker? GOT A PROBLEM child? Bad be- • This is a bit freaky for someone who havior? Into drugs? Take a hard look grew up in the ’60s like I did. I’m old in the mirror. They are a reflection of enough to have done the little drill in yourself and you failed as a parent. school where you got under your desk Enjoy a tasty bite from local A LOT OF the Hot lines in Sunday’s to protect yourself from a nuclear strike. Times made me believe there are Desks were apparently extremely sturdy still some intelligent, sane people out back in those days, and impervious to FOOD TRUCKS there. But we know we can’t win over radiation. all the crazy morons out there. They are, after all, the majority. • Check me on this: June and July feel Friday, August 11th, 18th & 25th like summer, but August somehow Philzone & Kona Ice available FOX NEWS IS fake news. Taking always seems like a transition month 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. news and slanting toward viewers’ back into real life — school, work, etc., ideology is not presenting the facts. right? 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There are three main types of distrac- tion: Visual, taking your eyes off the road; WASHINGTON’S NEW LAW DISTRACTED DRIVING manual, taking your hands off the wheel; Washington’s law forbids all use of IN MICHIGAN FACTS and cognitive, taking your mind off what handheld gadgets such as phones, tablets, you are doing. SUBMITTED PHOTO laptop computers and gaming devices •There were 7,516 crashes in The state of Washington is the most Distracted driving includes anything that while driving. The governor’s move put Michigan during 2015 involving recent to put a tough new distracted driv- takes the driver’s eyes off the road and the pressure on to mount an education distracted driving, resulting in 28 ing law into effect. hands off the wheel, including eating campaign and get more troopers on the fatalities and 3,472 injuries. Cell Gov. Jay Inslee surprised everyone last and drinking. roads. phones were involved in 753 crashes, month when he accelerated Washington’s Texting already is illegal in Washing- with three fatalities and 377 injuries, according to the Michigan State Police new distracted driving law called the their electronic devices when they should ton, as is holding a cell phone at the ear. Criminal Justice Information Center. “Driving Under the Influence of Electron- have been watching the road. Drivers evade those rules by holding a ics (DUIE) Act.” It was supposed to go “I don’t think there is a one-size-fits-all phone between their legs or just below •Forty-one percent of young adult into effect in 2019, but became effective solution. Where would we draw the line? their chin. drivers in Michigan admitted to sending texts and emails on a regular instead a few weeks ago. 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Holly waterworks building coming down News briefs nVillage Council POP-UP ADVENTURE PLAY & unanimously approves FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR razing dangerous structure A Pop-Up Adventure Play & Family Resource Fair will be By Vera Hogan held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on [email protected]; 810-433-6823 It’s a done deal, the Holly Waterworks Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Ellen Park building will be demolished. The Street Campus, 404 W. Ellen Holly Village Council voted unanimous- St. in Fenton. It is being hosted ly Tuesday, Aug. 8 to have the building by Fenton Area Public Schools torn down. World of Wonder (WoW). Pop- The building has been vacant for years Up Adventure Play events are and is blighted to the point where restora- free public celebrations of child- tion will be too costly. Until now, the fate directed play, stocked with loose of the building has been tossed back and parts, such as cardboard boxes, forth between those who wish to preserve fabric, tape and string. Pop- it and those who want it torn down. Up Adventure Play introduces One portion of it is covered with dark themes of risk and freedom by brick, the other has wood siding. The welcoming people of all ages Shiawassee River flows beneath it. and abilities to play together. On Tuesday, no one spoke in favor In addition, WoW will host a of saving the building, said Councilman community Family Resource Fair and invite community vendors to Dave Cruickshank. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO offer their foods and wares. The council authorized a demolition This is what the original Holly Waterworks looked like. It was prior to 1890 and before cost not to exceed $25,000. Quotes re- the first of three fires. ceived to rehab the building came in at more than $200,000. Contrary to what many people think, the building is not historic, said Cruick- shank. The original waterworks building, built before 1890, burned down three times before the existing pump house structure was built in 1920. “It has no real historical value other WANTED than it’s old,” Cruickshank said. In February, the village of Holly’s Parks Commission voted to recommend the Village Council seek bids to demolish the blighted pump house building on the Waterworks Park property. TO TRY NEW At the Feb. 28 Village Council meet- ing, the motion was tabled to give DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN HEARING AIDS community members time to offer their feedback, or possibly seek an alternative Are you, or someone you know, struggling with hearing loss? to demolition. These options included selling or leasing the building, or seeking We need 25 people with difficulty hearing, especially in noisy situations, grants or donations. to evaluate the latest digital technology from Beltone. Beltone will Councilman Chris Rankin said at the perform comprehensive hearing consultations FREE of charge to all time that the council has a love/hate callers. Candidates selected will be asked to evaluate the latest nearly TM relationship with the building. “We love invisible hearing aid technology. Imagine a hearing aid that automatically Legend Technology the idea that it’s such an integral part of adapts to your surroundings. If you hear, but are having trouble • Open Ear Comfort the village’s history, and we hate that the understanding conversations, you owe it to yourself to take advantage • Virtually Invisible cost of rehabilitation of the building is so high and its condition worsens with each of the FREE demonstrations offered this week. Call Beltone today for • Automatically Adjusts passing year,” he said. a no obligation appointment. • Same Day Fit Former Holly Fire Department Chief Jack Hollands broke his ankle in the building in 2006. REWARD ABOUT THE PUMP HOUSE Candidates selected will receive tremendous savings, due to their participation. If your evaluation shows Lifetime resident Jerry Coale is mainly hearing improvement with the new instruments, you may choose to retain them and receive $400 OFF interested in seeing the water turbine and other hardware saved to become a static one instrument or $800 OFF a complete set as a token of our appreciation! Participants who choose to display for the public. The water turbine keep the hearing instrument will also receive FREE In-Office Maintenance for the life of the hearing aids. and building may be approximately 110 Please call immediately! Appointments are limited! years old. “It’s absolutely historically significant. 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Participation may vary by location. ©2011 Beltone 8A Sunday, August 13, 2017 WEEKEND TIMES www.tctimes.com Local schools begin Tuesday, Sept. 5 nExcitement and geared up for an amazing year of learn- ing,” he said. anticipation builds as Here are 17 back-to-school facts to celebrate the 2017-2018 school year: summer winds down 1. The Boston Latin School is the old- By Hannah Ball est public school in the United States. It [email protected]; 810-433-6792 was founded in 1635. Five signers of the The first school bell of this school year Declaration of Independence attended will ring the morning of Tuesday, Sept. the school, including Benjamin Frank- 5 for Linden, Fenton, Lake Fenton, and lin, John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine, Holly schools. Samuel Adams and William Hopper. The 2017-2018 school year will 2. Approximately 480,000 yellow begin. Students will store things in school buses carry more than 25 million lockers and teachers will have lesson children to and from school every day plans prepared. during the school year. Adam Hartley, su- To see what school 3. A standard pencil perintendent of Fenton supplies your child has enough graphite Area Public Schools, to write approximately said, “I want our stu- will need, check out 45,000 words or draw dents to feel as though www.teacherlists.com/ a line 35 miles long. they are entering a place parents. Teachers and Although, this has never TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO that encourages creativ- schools are submitting been tested. With high-fives and blasting music, Yakelin Burneau (front) and Claire Reynolds ity and true learning. their lists with 4. Before the eraser greet Andrew G. Schmidt Middle School students as they enter the building for the Every learner is differ- regular updates. was invented, bread- first day of school for the 2016-2017 school year. ent and we at Fenton crumbs were used to Area Public Schools know that and want erase mistakes. 10. The word “pencil” comes from the adults enroll in school. to embrace that fact.” 5. School buses are yellow because that Latin word “penicilius,” meaning “little 15. Approximately 6 percent of kids Hartley is entering his second year color attracts more attention than any tail.” age 6-11 repeat at least one grade, and 11 as superintendent and is excited about other color. 11. The act of giving teachers an apple percent of kids aged 12-17 repeat at least where the district is headed. 6. Until the late 1800s, only the wealthy dates back to 16th century Denmark, when one grade. For the first day of school, Hartley were allowed to attend school. parents would pay the teachers with food 16. Back-to-school spending, including said, “Each year brings surprises. The 7. Crayola started making crayons in because teachers didn’t college, is expected to less weird that first day can be the better.” 1903. At the time, there were only eight make that much money. reach $83.6 billion. Something special Fenton schools do colors: blue, black, brown, green, orange, 12. There are more Each year 17. Most consumers is share first-day-of-school photos on the red, violet, and yellow. Crayola now has than 31 million children brings surprises. plan to buy back-to- district’s Facebook page and Twitter us- more than 120 different colors. enrolled in school lunch ‘‘ school supplies at depart- ing the hashtag #WeAreFenton. 8. The eraser was added to the pencil in programs in the U.S. The less weird ment stores approximately “We did this last year and it was cool to 1858. A single pencil can be sharpened 13. There are more than that first day can three weeks to one month see all of the happy faces as our families 17 times. 7.4 million teachers in before school starts. the U.S. be the better. Adam Hartley Source: americangraduate. 14. More than 78.8 Fenton Area Public Schools org, kidsplayandcreate.com, million kids, teens, and superintendent ’’ surfnetkids.com Fenton woman leads at VFW Auxiliary’s 104th national convention Bonnie Pray, president of the Veterans During the convention, National FREE PRESCHOOL! of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and a member President Colette Bishop commended the of Curtis-Wolverton Auxiliary 3243 in 2,000 attendees for all their hard work Fenton, led the state delegation at the in honoring veterans and supporting de- Holly Area 104th National Convention ployed military personnel and held July 22 to 26 at the Ernest their families. Members have N. 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As leading representative for heroes of our country. the state, Pray voiced the del- Bishop also thanked mem- egates’ votes during the election bers for volunteering nearly •Children must be 3 by September 1 for Head Start of national officers and played one million hours in the na- •Children must be 3 by September 1 for GSRP a key role in deciding the direc- tion’s hospitals, and donating tion of the national organization Bonnie Pray $300,000 to VFW veterans - FREE FULL DAY SESSIONS - for 2017-2018. and military support programs, Classes run Monday through Thursday One highlight of many dur- which includes Operation Up- ing the convention was the inaugural link to provide long-distance calling Circle of Excellence Ceremony, where opportunities to deployed soldiers and 35 Department (state) presidents were hospitalized veterans. honored for their leadership during the To learn more, go to vfwauxiliary.org 2016-2017 year. or search VFWAuxiliary on Facebook. Need a New Roof? 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By Hannah Ball $481,950, the cost for fire services is Mobile Home Park Vaughn said they’ve gotten positive [email protected]; 810-433-6792 $397,730, the cost of garbage services feedback about the boat slips. Argentine Township residents are is $382,950, and the cost of chloride for public gravel roads is $102,304. By Hannah Ball “Last year, 16 slips on Lake Fenton invited to attend a public hearing on [email protected]; 810-433-6792 went away,” Vaughn said. “People need- Monday, Aug. 14 when the board will Per parcel, these costs estimate to Fenton Twp. — An incident at the ed a place to put their boat in Fenton.” discuss special as- be: Lake Ponemah Mobile Home Park Mathis read a letter from former sessment districts These amounts are • $170 per parcel involving sewage on the street could Code Enforcement Officer Tom Hosie, to pay for emer- for police, with prompt the Fenton Township Board of which stated that the park is commercial gency services, not an increase as 2,644 people in Trustees to create a new ordinance. property that meets state and township such as police and ‘‘ district fire, as well as these are the same as • $130 per im- At the July 24 meeting, a few neigh- definition of a marina. they already pay. bors of the mobile home park asked It was determined that this use by a garbage services proved parcel, $50 Denise Graves per unimproved the board about the mobile home park is and chloride treat- Argentine Township clerk parcel for fire, sewage leak coming not prohibited. ments on gravel ’’ with 3,213 people from one of the trail- This place doesn’t Township Attor- roads. in district ers. The leak was look real nice, I’ll give ney Jack Belzer said The hearing will be held at the Ar- • $150 per improved parcel for gar- discovered sometime ‘‘ there’s nothing they gentine Township Hall, 9048 Silver you that, but there’s bage, with 2,550 people in district on July 20. Sewage can do about it be- Lake Rd., at 7 p.m. • $92 per parcel for chloride treat- was coming out of the nothing illegal about it cause it’s not illegal. “This is really a very routine assess- ment hearing,” said Denise Graves, ments, with 1,118 people in district pipe, which was com- looking bad. “There’s nothing that Argentine Township clerk. “The board These assessments are for one year. ing out from under Jack Belzer they’re doing wrong will vote on these the same evening. The only people who pay for chloride the trailer and going Fenton Township attorney legally with that,” ’’ We do these every year.” treatments live on dirt roads. toward the street. he said. Graves said the township created “Residents will see these on their Michael Vaughn, co-owner of the Bambach said she filed a complaint these special assessment districts in winter taxes. These amounts are not park, said, “There was a plumbing issue with Gov. Rick Snyder’s office, and the 1980s to provide for police, fire, an increase as these are the same as with one of the trailers. It was quick. she contacted Attorney General Bill and garbage services, and chloride they already pay,” Graves said. We had someone come out, fix it. It was Schuette’s office. pretty routine. It was nothing major.” He “It’s always ‘we need to do something added that the tenant moved out of the about it’ but no one does anything about trailer while it was being fixed. it,” she said. At the Aug. 7 meeting, Supervisor “There’s all these rights that indi- Bonnie Mathis said she called the en- viduals have … this place doesn’t look gineers and they capped the sewer pipe real nice, I’ll give you that, but there’s to stop the leak. A portable toilet was nothing illegal about it looking bad,” brought out for the resident of the mo- Belzer said. bile home. Fenton Township Fire Chief Bambach said the trailers are not hab- Ryan Volz took photos of the leak. The itable and should be inspected. township contacted the Genesee County Shumaker said they have no right to Health Department (GCHD), and Mathis go into people’s homes and infringe on said they declined to do anything. their privacy, adding that it could be a Trustee Shaun Shumaker said they liability issue. 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Do not miss this opportunity! 12A Sunday, August 13, 2017 WEEKEND TIMES www.tctimes.com UNIFORMS parents who pay taxes for a free public Ask Andy Continued from Page 3A education LOOKING THE kids whose parents can afford better quality • Are difficult to enforce in public schools clothes and the latest fashions. Mary Rendon, who parents her two BACK REAL ESTATE “This comes from a mom who not only granddaughters, says no to uniforms. “Our at this week in EXPERT was teased most of my young life, but also kids need to find their own individuality. NATIONAL HISTORY Andy Alger whose kids were teased and bullied about They can’t do that if they all look the same.” Keller Williams Realty Veronica Pheasant said, “No, no uni- some of the clothes they wore or didn’t COMPILED BY VERA HOGAN forms for public schools but there should When my house gets wear,” she added. “Kids will find their Q: appraised, will the square own individuality in many other ways.” be rules and limitations as always and they footage in my lower level Dave Cruickshank said, “My kids at- should be enforced with consequences as AUG. 13 walkout basement be tend Holly Academy. They have required well as extra privileges for not breaking the 1899: Alfred Hitchcock, the macabre included in my home’s rules, because once an offender, always a master of moviemaking, is born in square footage? uniforms and I like it. It takes the branding of clothes out of the mix. Just one less repeat offender.” London on Aug. 13, 1899. His innovative directing techniques and mastery of Sellers frequently ask me this distraction so they can concentrate on April Bland doesn’t like the idea of A: question. According to Fannie uniforms either. suspense made him one of the most Mae guidelines, only finished, school instead of who’s wearing what.” popular and influential filmmakers of the above grade areas count towards a Denise Ketchmark said she favors school “Why make them want to act out more 20th century. His more famous movies home’s total square footage. If any uniforms for all grades. “It takes away the later,” she said. “I do think that schools include “Psycho,” “Rear Window” and portion of the level is below grade, then morning decision of ‘what should I wear,’ should have one of their noon aides stay an “Vertigo” to name a few. that square footage does not count. This extra hour or so and check clothes. I am so includes finished, walk out basements. there’s no brand name competition as ev- AUG. 14 Your finished, lower level walk out may eryone wears the same brand.” tired of seeing bottom of butt cheeks and 1985: It was during their collaboration add value to your house, but it cannot Nancy Anderson Hanks said she has so far up their crotch with the girl clothes.” add official square footage. Also, Bland said her nephew got into trouble on 1983’s “Say Say Say” that former rooms that are below grade cannot be mixed feelings. “Not everyone can af- Beatle Paul McCartney is said to have included in your total room count. For ford to clothe their children in the latest because his tank top arm openings went too advised King of Pop Michael Jackson instance, if you have a bathroom in your fashions. Uniforms may result in less low on the side, and the girl next to him...“You to invest some of his enormous wealth basement, it cannot be included in your bullying, just my thought.” couldn’t see the bottom of her shorts because in music publishing. It was sound total number of bathrooms. Although they were so far up her crotch. That ticks financial advice that McCartney may these items cannot be credited to your School uniforms are easier, said Heath- me off,” she said. “You want men to respect have come to regret giving on this appraisal, they still have value by making er Edmonds. “It takes away from stress day in 1985, when Michael Jackson your home more marketable to potential for kids who may not have the money to women and get all mad when they don’t. buyers. Happy home selling! purchased the publishing rights to the keep up with the latest trends, and as we How about if parents buy some clothes that vast majority of the Beatles’ catalog Watch Andy answer these questions all know kids can be mean.” fit their daughters. They’re out there, you for $47 million, outbidding McCartney & more online at www.AndyAlger.com just gotta look. Teach her how to respect himself. On the opposing side herself so the boys can respect her and not Andy Alger Those who oppose school uniforms see every part she owns on display.” AUG. 15 say they: Hanks, too, said, “Has anyone actually 1914: The American-built waterway 810-241-0554 • Violate a student’s right to freedom of seen what some of the girls are wearing across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific www.AndyAlger.com expression to school? Such distractions for hormonal [email protected] oceans, is inaugurated with the • Are simply a Band-Aid on the issue of teenagers.” passage of the U.S. vessel “Ancon,” a school violence Diana Davis said maybe not uniforms, cargo and passenger ship. The rush • Make students a target for bullies from but at least a dress code that everyone has of settlers to California and Oregon other schools to follow — teachers included. in the mid 19th century was the initial • Are a financial burden for poor families Elizabeth Lowe said, “We wore ex- impetus of the U.S. desire to build S. Saginaw St. | Grand Blanc an artificial waterway across Central • Are an unfair additional expense for tremely ugly school uniforms at a parochial America. school. I hated them. I also hated when my son had to wear almost a uniform to a AUG. 16 charter school, with collared shirts tucked 1948: Baseball legend George in, and a belt … I do favor rules regard- Herman “Babe” Ruth dies from ing clothing (ban the yoga pants, sketchy cancer in New York City. For two days sayings, etc.) but I do not favor uniforms following, his body lay in state at the main entrance to Yankee Stadium, and whatsoever, or any sort of arbitrary rules. tens of thousands of people stood in When someone decides that one brand line to pay their last respects. He was or one style or one color will work for buried in Hawthorne, New York. everyone, inevitably it will be unflattering for someone.” AUG. 17 1962: East German guards gun down Local rules on dress and grooming a young man trying to escape across All four of the school districts in the tri- the Berlin Wall into West Berlin and leave him to bleed to death. It was one of the county area (Fenton, Holly, Lake Fenton ugliest incidents to take place at one of and Linden) have rules regarding dress the ugliest symbols of the Cold War. and grooming. While some are worded differently, they all expect students to use AUG. 18 good taste in dress and grooming appro- 1940: Walter Percy Chrysler, the founder priate to the learning activity. of the American automotive corporation Some of the types of dress local schools that bears his name, dies on this day in 1940 at his estate in Great Neck, prohibit include, but are not limited to, New York, after suffering a cerebral fashion that may pose a safety risk such as hemorrhage. He was 65 years old. choke chains or certain spiked bracelets, etc. They also prohibit mutilated or torn AUG. 19 or ripped clothing, pajamas and slippers, 1964: The Beatles took America by and fashions that are too revealing such as storm during their famous first visit, wowing the millions who watched underwear showing, cleavage exposed, them during their historic television halters or tops that expose the midriff, appearances on “The Ed Sullivan shorts or skirts that are shorter than fin- Show” in February 1964. But after the gertip level, etc. first great rush of stateside Beatlemania, Fashion with profane or obscene sug- the Beatles promptly returned to Europe, gestions, or that are sexually suggestive leaving their American fans to make do are prohibited. Any item of clothing that with mere records. By late summer of that same year, however, having put on bear hate, lack of tolerance or inflamma- an unprecedented and still unmatched tory messages cannot be worn to school. display of pop-chart dominance during The same holds true for fashion that their absence, the Beatles finally advocates the use of illegal substances, returned. On Aug. 19, 1964, more than or that advertise drug, alcohol or tobacco- six months after taking the East Coast by related messages. storm, the Fab Four traveled to California to take the stage at the Cow Palace The student handbook for Fenton Area in San Francisco for opening night of Public Schools reads, “While fashion their first-ever concert tour of North changes, the reason for being in school America. does not. Students are in school to learn.” Source: history.com www.tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, August 13, 2017 13A Fenton Lions Club Spotlight on: Community FLEA MARKET & CRAFT SALE THE UPS STORE Saturday, August 26 8am - 4pm Fenton business celebrates in the VG’s parking lot at 18085 Silver Parkway • Fenton 20th anniversary with Aug. 17 For more information: 810-629-9077 event, month-long specials
By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 For Personal Les Beare opened Mail Boxes Etc. in Fenton in August, 1997, catering mostly & Commercial to the needs of packing and shipping customers. Insurance Twenty years later, his business is still at the same location, 17195 Silver Park- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO way near VG’s Grocery, but the business The UPS Store owner Les Beare (center) is celebrating 20 years in business in Fenton. has been known as The UPS Store since His staff includes (front, from left) Sally Erickson, Kathy Byers, Beare, and Kristin 2001. Ulrich. In the back (from left) are Jered Orvis, Josh Orvis and Kyle Ryan. The business has evolved into a print My services and more. offering print specials throughout the shop, with a talented employees “We can take an idea and turn it into a month of August. design team and a ‘‘ quality graphic,” said Beare. “We do a lot He is pleased to share the credit for his strong emphasis on are my of printing for local restaurants, including business success with his employees. “My quick turn-around biggest menus, posters and foam-mounted signs.” employees are my biggest asset,” he said. Barbara Walker time and customer Beare and his staff of seven will be The UPS Store is open Monday through Hartland Insurance asset. th service. They also Les Beare celebrating the store’s 20 anniversary in Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sat- Agency, Inc. offer packaging, The UPS Store in Fenton with refreshments on Thursday, urday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; phone (810) shipping, mailbox Fenton owner’’ Aug. 17, from 12 to 4 p.m. They are also 750-2920. 2532 N. Old US-23•Hartland•MI 810-632-5161
SAYING ANYONE WHO does not share HOT LINE CONTINUED your religious beliefs will be punished Social News IS IT JUST me, or have the lovely new demonstrates a meanness of spirit that Republic trash cans become lawn art in itself deserves punishment. Where is your BIRTHDAY Fenton. These blue behemoths can be compassion? seen in front yards, in front of garages and displayed along side of many homes IT IS THOSE whose faith is weak who feel Henry Repphuhn celebrates in our beautiful city and township loca- threatened by the fact of evolution. 100th birthday tions. I find them to be quite utilitarian, but Henry Repphuhn will celebrate apparently not as attractive as many Fen- his 100th birthday on Aug. 14, ton area residents. 2017. Henry was born to Marie and Charles DO NOT YELL at me for going 35 mph Repphuhn. on Silver Parkway. That is the speed limit. Need a He is one of Just because you want to break the law 18 children and drive 50 doesn’t mean I will pull over and attended so you can pass while you are honking MacIntire and swerving around making a fool of yourself. New Roof? School in ROOFING REPAIRS? Richfield TO THE HATEFUL person who assumes Township, if someone is home during the day that Michigan. He they do not work for a living. Many jobs do married Lulu not adhere to a 9 to 5 schedule. June 4, 1938 in Lapeer. TO THE PEOPLE professing that Presi- The couple dent Obama was the best president we has three ever had. You must have a glass belly but- ton to see when you are driving because sons, Eugene it’s obvious where your head is at. of Otisville, Michigan, Michael of Tyler, Texas and Dan (deceased) of Fenton; four grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren and many great great-grandchildren. Henry retired PRETTY TILE, from General Motors in Pontiac in New roof install with 1974, with 38 years of employment. this coupon. Valid for He worked in the truck repair, gas, 30 days. Call now to and electric department. He was a UGLY schedule a free estimate. ® $500 OFF part-time farmer in Hadley, Michigan from 1952-1966. The family will gather to celebrate on Saturday, GROUT? FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS August 12, 2017. • Shingle Roofs ReGrout • ReCaulk • ReColor • Flat Roofs ReStore • Clean & Seal • Metal Roofs • Roof Repairs Calendar of your tile & stone surfaces Call us today. SCHEDULE A FREE ESTIMATE! Experienced events roofing professionals FENTON VFW FISH FRY serving Michigan Call us today 24/7 The Friday Fish Fry is back at the since 2001 Fenton VFW Post 3243, 1148 N. LeRoy (248) 618-8969 elementroofingmi.com or (248) 925-9369 St., Fenton. The next fish fry will be 810-603-1772 from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18.
Element TCT.indd 1 5/9/2017 10:54:46 AM 14A Sunday, August 13, 2017 WEEKEND TIMES www.tctimes.com EXAM Continued from Front Page Attention All Gardeners! Akl is charged with open murder, for the March 4 shooting death of Brady Alan The Open Gate Garden Club is looking for spectacular Morris, 18, in Akl’s family home on Lake gardens in the Fenton/Holly/Linden area to show in the Fenton in Fenton Township. He’s also charged with receiving and concealing a stolen firearm and two counts of felony 2018 OGGC firearm. Akl was evaluated twice since March at the forensic center in Saline. His first Summer Garden Tour exam found him incompetent to stand trial. The second exam found that he was July 15th competent. Because the state exam deemed he was If you, a friend, or a neighbor has a garden competent, Manley said worth sharing please email the contact information to the defense has the right TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO [email protected] or [email protected] to an independent exam. Abdurrahman (Abdu) Ahmed Akl, 16, or leave a message at 810.750.0359 WATCH THE He said this situation stands with attorney Frank Manley in is “fairly uncommon, but Genesee County 67th District Court in VIDEO because of the serious Flint on Wednesday, Aug. 9. nature of this case, that’s why it’s being done, that Background and the fact that normally According to investigative reports AT TCTIMES.COM you don’t find someone WITH THIS STORY from the Genesee County Sheriff’s incompetent.” Office, at approximately 11 p.m. on March 4, Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies and the Fenton Police De- partment were dispatched to 14170 Moffett Dr. in Fenton Township in response to a 911 call of a male with a gunshot wound to the head. Akl was immediately taken into cus- tody and a semi-automatic pistol was found on the front porch and secured by police. The two teens, who were reportedly friends, were alone on the first floor of We would love to share the residence when the shooting occurred. Other members of Akl’s family and one Your Garden TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO other guest were on the second and third Abdurrahman (Abdu) Ahmed Akl, 16, floors. looks to his family and friends filling one- According to the autopsy report, it half of the seating area in Judge Mark appears that Morris was shot from McCabe’s courtroom on Wednesday, behind at point blank range on the top Aug. 9 left side of his head.
ECLIPSE Box method Continued from Page 3A This involves taking a large box Eclipse glasses and cutting out a hole For these glasses for your head. The to protect your eyes, The only safe longer the box, the they must be compliant time to look at an larger the projection. with the ISO 12312-2 eclipse without Then you tape a small safety standard. They square of aluminum are darker than normal eye protection is foil near the top on sunglasses and filter out when the moon one end of the box, and more sun. It’s safe to completely poke a small hole in it. look at a partial eclipse Tape a sheet of paper with these. blocks out the on the inside of the If they get scratched, runs rays, which box, on the opposite punctured, or torn, do side of the hole. Stick not use them. Instead, won’t happen in your head through the buy new ones. Packs Michigan. hole and stand with of eclipse glasses are your back to the sun. available at Walmart, eBay and Ama- The light will come in and you will zon for under $20. Ask your local see a small projection, a negative eye doctor’s office if they carry these image, of the eclipse. glasses. How NOT to watch an eclipse Pinhole projection Do not watch the partial Another way to view the eclipse through a camera partial eclipse is the hand lens, telescope, binocu- method. NASA suggests n If you’re planning lars, or any other optical stretching out your fingers on viewing the device. on both hands and overlay- solar eclipse on According to NASA, ing them, creating a waffle Aug. 21, make sure the concentrated solar rays you have special pattern. Stand with your eye protection. will damage the filter and back to the eclipse and look Sunglasses will not enter your eyes, which will at your hands’ shadow on protect your eyes cause serious injury. the ground. enough. Solar filters must be at- The little spaces between tached to the front of the your fingers will project a small grid of telescope or camera lens in order to the partial eclipse on the ground. view the eclipse safely. www.tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, August 13, 2017 15A MILLAGE “The only way we are ever going to Continued from Front Page get this done is through a millage,” said FENTON HOTEL Sorise said that he has approval and replacement program to be effective, Markland in April. “No one is coming Continued from Front Page from the city of Fenton for outdoor a 10-year millage would be necessary. to our rescue. We’re not going to get the Tables and chairs were delivered dining, and plans to be ready to com- The Fenton City Council held a special money anywhere else. The roads are not on Tuesday and a full crew from the plete the construction this year. “It meeting on Monday, April 17 to review going to get better. Doing nothing is not restaurant was on hand to get them may or may not open this season, de- the results of a street study and consider an option.” moved in. The pending on tim- kitchen floor was ing and weath- funding options for street and infrastruc- WHAT WILL IT COST We’re shooting for the ture improvements and repairs. being re-done on er,” he said. Six mills is $6 for every $1,000 of Wednesday and end of August, but there The Fenton Tim Juidici with OHM Advisors, the taxable value. If approved by Fenton city’s engineering firm, provided council new equipment ‘‘ Hotel has been voters, a 6-mill street millage will be are lots of ‘moving parts.’ will be installed members with a five-year plan for road billed on the July 1 tax bill. It’s all a process. closed since projects. The plan details Fenton roads Taxable Value Annual Road Tax at the end of next April 16, when week. Nick Sorise diners enjoy- in need of repairs and rated their condi- $25,000...... $150 The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille owner tion from 1 to 10, with 1 being the worst $50,000...... $300 “We pretty ’’ ing their Easter condition. $75,000...... $450 much had to re- Sunday dinner “A 4 rating means the road is at a criti- $100,000...... $600 do the whole kitchen,” said Sorise. had to evacuate the restaurant at cal distress point,” said Juidici. “Below “There was a lot of damage, with 11 3 p.m., due to heavy smoke in the 4 means the road needs heavy heavy FIVE-YEAR CALCULATIONS holes in the ceiling.” kitchen. Fire departments responded The total estimated cost to repair rehabilitation.” Diners will also notice a few new from Fenton, Fenton Township, Lin- major roads and local roads has He said today city of Fenton roads, on décor touches in the bar area, although den City, Holly Village and Grand been calculated for a period of five the main dining room remains the same. Blanc. a scale of 1 to 10, have an overall rating years. These costs do not include any of 3.5. required infrastructure (drains, sewers, “If we spent $2 million over a 10-year etc.) that may need to be done. period, we would see an average rating • 2018 Projects = $2,887,000 of about 5.5,” Juidici said. • 2019 Projects = $2,379,000 BEAT THE DOG DAZE OF SUMMER It isn’t just the roads that need repair. • 2020 Projects = $2,383,000 Several have drainage and storm sewers • 2021 Projects = $1,999,000 to consider. Council members agreed • 2022 Projects = $2,384,000 with engineers and the Public Works De- For details on specific streets and partment (DPW) that addressing drainage the year the work is planned in the and storm sewer issues before putting event of a successful millage vote, call down a new road will need to be done. or visit Fenton City Hall. This could mean that one road could get fixed that doesn’t look as bad as an- other because the other has infrastructure NOVEMBER BALLOT repairs that need to be addressed first. “The majority of our roadwork is LANGUAGE beyond the point of maintenance,” said The Fenton City Council may approve Markland in April. “This is a long-term the following ballot language for the problem that happened over several Nov. 7 election: 810-629-4946 years. It’s not that we didn’t want to do Charter Amendment Proposal No. 1 it (road fixes) it’s because we didn’t have 409 E. Caroline • Fenton The Fenton City Charter, 11.1 allows www.davelambheating.com the funds.” the City to levy taxes imposed upon Markland said the council needs to real and tangible personal property consider a referendum to pay for city in excess of 13 mills for periods not roadwork. “To do something less … to exceed 3 years, if approved by the I don’t think it serves the public very voters. The City of Fenton desires to Give your patio & yard a new face this fall! well,” he said. change its City Charter to allow any At first, the council considered Mark- voter approved increase in taxes in extensive collection of pavers! land’s recommendation of asking for 5 excess of 13 mills to be for a period mills. However, after learning that this not to exceed 10 years. • Patios • Driveways millage, if passed, would be subject to Shall the amendment as proposed • Sidewalks • Sea Walls Headlee rollbacks, they decided by an be adopted? • Retaining Walls • And More! informal concensus vote to ask for 6 YES ______NO ______mills instead. DELIVERY AVAILABLE!
HOT LINE CONTINUED AS THE SONG says, you don’t tug on 810-629-5200 Superman’s cape. Thank you President Open 7 Days a Week EVOLUTION AND RELIGION can co- Trump for you tough rhetoric against exist if you just interpret the seven-day North Korea. Thank you for giving them a version into thousands/millions of years. verbal gut punch. Thank you for sticking 380 S. Fenway Dr., Fenton Now everyone can be happy. up for the strongest country in the world. www.miscapesupply.com PRESIDENT TRUMP’S comment that HAVE THE PRINCIPLES of self-reliance FULL LINE OF IRRIGATION REPAIR SUPPLIES! opioid misuse can be stopped by ‘Tell and personal responsibility become noth- kids no. Bad.’ Most of those addicted now, ing more than just concepts or ideas? already heard that from Nancy Reagan in the ’80s. Drug CEOs, pharmacists, RECENTLY, CONGRESS APPROVED lobbyists, doctors develop, push, and sell $108 billion over a five-year period to opioids. POTUS line of reason is unedu- rebuild the U.S. nuclear arsenal. It was cated, naive, and sad. Obama who had cut this in half. TO THE MYSTERY person who mailed out letters to all riparians of Byram Lake, awesome job. The riparians need to know exactly what the farm is doing to pollute the lake. We, the riparians, will not accept anything from the farm except complete clean up of your operations. PRESIDENT TRUMP INHERITED many of Obama’s messes and North Korea is no exception. This is a result of weak leadership and doing nothing for the last eight years. EVOLUTION. REALLY? WITH King Kong sitting in the White House, what’s to debate? 16A Sunday, August 13, 2017 WEEKEND TIMES www.tctimes.com
YOUR WHAT YOU SMILE MISSED MATTERS! in the By: Dr. Steven Sulfaro MIDWEEK TIMES FLOSSING As most of you are now aware, the Asso- Compiled by Vera Hogan ciated Press and the US News and World Reports released an article stating that ac- The following is what you missed in cording to their investigative research there the Wednesday, August 9, Midweek is no scientifi c evidence to support the on- going recommendation by us dentists that Edition of the Tri-County Times. To daily fl ossing has any positive effect on the subscribe and receive both the Sunday health of your mouth. They are dead wrong. Weekend and Wednesday Midweek It must have been a really slow week in editions, please call (810) 629-8282 the news business. Their investigation is fl awed because they only looked at short Injured bald eagle term studies of a year or less. The problem takes flight again is that dental disease such as gum disease Young bird take years to progress and a short study probably won’t show much improvement rescued by in the test subjects gum health after such resident was a short period of time. It’s like doing a re- rehabilitated over TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO search study on the benefi ts of fertilizer for the summer and Terry Reed plays with a light saber before “Jedi Academy” Bible class, with volunteers plants that lasts for only one week. At the recently freed. end of one week the researcher notices no Brittany Huss and Jonnie Vickers at the Freedom Center on Tuesday. difference between the fertilized and unfer- tilized plant and reports there is no benefi t Hypnotherapist facing two more for using fertilizer on your plants. Unfortu- accusers nately, the AP did their own, independent Criminal sexual conduct investigative search of the dental literature without any input from true dental experts preliminary exams for Vacation Bible school such as the ADA. So, research or no; I can’t hypnotherapist John Tomlinson, help but notice those people in my practice will be held Aug. 22. early Christian movement, into Star Wars who brush and fl oss on a regular basis tend n Fun summertime a to have better teeth than those who don’t. character FN2187, who started the movie Bottom line:“If you want to keep them, fl oss 16-year-old murder suspect to staple at area churches as a storm trooper, but became Finn, a if ya got-um”. appear in court member of the resistance. I welcome your questions and comments. Abdurrahman (Abdu) Ahmed By Tim Jagielo There are dozens of churches in the Feel free to e-mail me [email protected] Akl of Fenton Township will be in [email protected]; 810-433-6795 tri-county area, and many hold VBS. court again Wednesday, Aug. 9, Fenton — You might not think that The Fenton United for a review on the results of his the hype and excitement of 439 children Methodist Church held competency exam. were all about scriptures in the Bible, but its VBS from July 10 CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR OVER 20 YEARS at Vacation Bible School (VBS) at The WATCH THE to 14, with the theme 607 N. Saginaw St. Holly Freedom Center, it is. “Rome: Paul and the Call TODAY For Your Appointment View stories at 248-634-4671 It also might have something to do VIDEO Underground Church.” www.sulfarofamilydentistry.com tctimes.com with the overall “Star Wars” theme used Its theme was based this year. on Ancient Rome where Renamed “Summer Spectacular,” this AT TCTIMES.COM Paul was put under house five-day evening camp called “The Spirit WITH THIS STORY arrest for being a Chris- Awakens” (after the “Star Wars” “The tian. “Every day our Force Awakens”) takes the kids through scripture memory verses high-energy assemblies, crafts, outdoor came from the book of Romans from the I t s more than recreation activities and indoor scripture Bible and our theme each day centered ’ lessons, nicknamed “Jedi Academy.” on God’s love,” said Mallory Lyman, Les Hathon is the children’s/family pas- Children’s Ministry director. tor, who oversaw the event. “The thing we She said they traveled back in time to teach them this week is going to be the new ancient Rome. They worshipped God, but beautiful legs... moral fiber in their heart,” he said, adding also went to several stations. They played that VBS teaches children that Christ loves games at the “Apprenticeship Games,” them, “and that they’re not alone in this ate Roman snacks at the Food Shop, and it’s world and that there’s created pieces of jew- hope.” elry like head wreaths, Visually, the Star Ultimately we and others. The Family Wars themes are every- hope they learned Life Center was filled HEALTHY LEGS where, from the scale about‘‘ how much God with pillars, vines, and size X-Wing fighter a model of the Colos- and other props on loves each of them, seum, a Roman horse stage, to the graphical- that his love is a gift and chariot. ly coordinated T-shirts, and that we should “We hope that they signs and lettering. learned about the story Hathon said they share that gift with of Paul and how he IF YOUR LEGS ARE... relate characters in others. was a faithful servant the Bible, to charac- Mallory Lyman for God but ultimately ters in Star Wars in Fenton United Methodist Church, we hope they learned • Aching • Sore the classroom setting. children’s minister’’ about how much God He compared Paul, loves each of them, that • Cramping • Burning who turned into a huge supporter of the his love is a gift and that we should share that gift with others,” she said. • Heavy • Itching The Rock Church in Fenton didn’t hold a traditional VBS in 2017 — instead they • Tired • Restless held an overnight camp. The 2017 theme was “Gadgets & Gizmos.” According to the website, “GADGETS & GIZMOS is geared to capture a kid’s imagination GIVE US A CALL. about their Creator so they can discover how they are made by God, made for a MINIMALLY INVASIVE & EFFECTIVE relationship with Jesus and made to love others.” PROCEDURES ARE AVAILABLE NOW. The camp cost $225, and was an all-day and all-night camp.
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GEE whiz! Can you believe the end outdoor cooking equipment is tip-top about your fall and winter workouts G for the fall and winter months. GAR- at the GYM. Staying active is one of summer is actually in sight. Howev- er, never fear, there is still plenty of DEN centers may have a good great way to stay in shape and build time for the fun things to do deal or two on barbecue up your resistance to those nasty win- in the tri-county area this grills pretty soon. ter GERMS. summer. There’s still time for Tired of hang- We have several GA- GOLF. Area GOLF ing out in the ZEBOS and plenty of COURSES continue tri-county area reasons to visit them to cater to a huge this summer? including taking in clientele and GOLF You can a concert in the park OUTINGS are still always try at the Fenton gazebo, underway. your luck at or relaxing with a nice It’s not too early to the casinos picnic lunch or a GOOD start think- up north and BOOK at some of the oth- ing GAMBLE ers in Fenton, Holly and Lin- your way into den. While you’re there though, some extra holi- avoid feeding the GEESE. day cash. They leave quite the mess. Hunting season will be com- GARDEN CENTERS ing up soon, too, so now may are starting to gear up for be a good time to get out your the fall season. Soon we’ll GUNS and other GEAR and likely be seeing products to wrap make sure they are in good shape still useful up our summer landscap- for this year’s hunt. items to St. ing projects and get ready Finally, yet importantly, the end John’s Applefest for the fall. Maybe take of summer and start of fall offer the for their annual rummage sale under a look at some cool yard best and coolest times to get rid of the tent, or to GOODWILL and GNOMES this year and sur- some of your unwanted items. You other charitable organizations. round them by fall flowers like know they say that one man’s trash is GOOD RIDDANCE to that mums. another man’s treasure. If you have stuff! Now you’re almost ready for Some people are diehard unwanted items that only you call the holidays and more room for those GRILLERS and make sure their GARBAGE, consider donating these new GIFTS.
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25 Southeast Michigan branches, find more at genisyscu.org. Frederick jumps to the head of the women’s class n Frederick wins close for her travel soccer team. In the how she’s excelled to the point hurdle events and capturing spring, she played soccer for the of being an All-State cross coun- Division 2 All-State honors in battle with Fenton’s Hall Linden varsity girls team and try runner, hurdler and soccer the 300-meter hurdles. She ac- for female track honor also found time to compete on player, it’s darn near impossible tually holds the best time in By David Troppens the track team. to answer that question. Maybe three different individual [email protected] And what about the winter? the best answer is she’s one of events on our All-Tri- Alia Frederick probably has She dabbles with another sport Linden’s greatest all-around ath- County Girls Track and some free time during the course on an AAU volleyball team. letes in school history. Field Team, earning her the of the day. What is amazing is at the She capped her Linden ca- tight nod of Female Track But it’s hard to figure out level she plays all of these sports reer last spring with an amazing Athlete of the Year for the when she does have it. while remaining busy. And what athletic double. While leading second straight sea- During good chunks of her exactly is Alia? Is she a run- the Linden varsity girls soccer son. high school career at Linden, the ner who happens to be a soccer team to the greatest postseason See 2017 graduate ran cross country player? A hurdler who happens run in school history, she was WOMEN’S while also finding time to play to run cross country? Based on also earning state trips in both on 19A
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TRI-COUNTY TIMES Fenton’s West travels to top of SUBMITTED PHOTO Tess Heavner won many medals at a recent national our Tri-County Male Track team swim meet, earning first place n than compete at the state meet. in the 100-meter backstroke. Edges Tigers’ teammate He earned third in the state in Dimambro for our track honor the 400 (47.98) and fourth in Heavner keeps the state in the 200 (22.02). By David He ended up qualifying for His time of 21.99 seconds in on dominating Troppens the state meet in the 100 dash, the preliminary round qualified dtroppens@tc- the 200 dash and the 400 run, West for the final. He earned in the pool times.com dropping his times significantly All-State honors in both events. Z a c h a r y By David Troppens in each while also earning All- Meanwhile, he also competed West has been [email protected]; 810-433-6789 State honors in two of those in the 100 at the state meet, Tess Heavner was just hap- competing in earning 14th overall (11.14 sec- track for only two years. events. His season also earned py to see her friends from past onds). His 100 best time of the For most of his life, the him a spot on Eastern Michigan seasons she competed with for season came at regionals where sport wasn’t really on his University’s track team next Team Michigan at past zone he posted a mark of 11.05 sec- mind. He had other sports year and did something else — swimming championship meets. onds. And while his teammate that occupied his time. it earned him the Tri-County The fact she did so well at the Dominic Dimambro captured “I joined because of Times’ 2017 Male Track Ath- 2017 USA Swimming Central the D1 state championship in football,” West said. “I lete of the Year, edging out Zone 14 And Under Champion- Fenton teammate Dominic Di- the 3,200 run at the meet, West was doing it for foot- actually scored more team state ships was an added bonus. ball and wanted to do mambro for the honor. points with his two high plac- Heavner ended up being some speed training.” “Honestly, I really didn’t,” ings. Fenton ended up finishing awarded the High Point Runner- It was the right deci- West said when asked if he the state meet in seventh place Up Award at the event, scoring sion. In only two years, thought he would have the ZACH WEST with 22 team points. West con- 102 points at the Central Zone. West has made himself season that he did during the In the process she also won an West was the tri- sidered his state-record 400 county’s top sprinter last a name well known in spring. “I did have a feeling event, the 100-meter backstroke the Metro League’s track I would be a decent amount race his best event of the sea- with a personal-best time. She spring, earning Division son. 1 All-State honors in the circuit. In just his first faster than my junior year, but also posted top-four efforts in “My biggest moment was 400- and the 200-meter season, he made our All- I didn’t know what to expect when I broke the school record five other events while helping dashes. Tri-County Boys Track and in just my second year running Team Michigan finish second Field Team in the 200 and in track. But I hit the weight room in the 400 because everything place at the meet. the 400. hard and took offseason prac- counted on that ace. CONTINUED ONLINE AT During his senior season, tices serious. 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All Tri-County Girls Track and Field Team Event Name School Time 100 Madaline Hall* Fenton 12.48 seconds 200 Madaline Hall* Fenton 26.35 seconds 400 Alia Frederick Linden 59.80 seconds 800 Cambria Tiemann* Fenton 2:18.12 1,600 Alexa Keiser* Fenton 5:00.72 3,200 Alexa Keiser Fenton 11:51.17 100 hurdles Alia Frederick* Linden 15.54 seconds 300 hurdles Alia Frederick* Linden 44.93 seconds 400 relay Cassandra Campbell* Fenton 50.03 Hannah Chapin Kiley Aldred Madaline Hall TRI-COUNTY TIMES I KLARI FREDERICK 800 relay Cassandra Campbell Fenton 1:51.32 Alia Frederick was the tri-county area’s only female track athlete to earn All-Sate Vien Sturm status during the outdoor season. McKayla Murphy Fenton Tigers in four events compared to Madaline Hall WOMEN’S 1,600 relay Jenna Keiser Fenton 4:09.67 Continued from Page 18A Frederick’s two. However, Frederick ended up being the area’s only All-State perform- Alexa Keiser She earned the nod in what was a serious Cassandra Campbell competition with Fenton’s track superstar, er, placing third in the 300 hurdles with a time of 44.93 seconds. She was the tri-coun- Cambria Tiemann Madaline Hall. 3,200 relay Brenna Bleicher Fenton 9:35.17 Hall has been Frederick’s top competi- ty area’s only female placer at a state meet in 2017. Cambria Tiemann tion for the honor the last two seasons. This Jenna Keiser year, Hall ended up going to the Division 1 CONTINUED ONLINE AT Alexa Keiser state meet for the Metro League champion TCTIMES.COM Shot put Jessica Daul* Linden 38-feet-10 Discus Jessica Daul Linden 100-feet-6 High jump Jessica Warford Fenton 4-feet-10 Male Track Athlete of the Year Pole vault Hannah Chapin Fenton 10-feet-9 ZACHARY WEST (Fenton) Long jump Madaline Hall* Fenton 17-feet-9 This was a tough pick between West and Fenton’s 3,200 state champion Dominic Dimambro, but West won it by dominating three events in the area — the 100, 200 and the 400. West was All-State in the 200 and 400 and also scored more state meet points than anyone in the tri-county area. He’ll be running at Eastern Michigan University in the fall. All Tri-County Boys Track and Field Team Event Name School Time 100 Zachary West* Fenton 11.05 seconds 200 Zachary West* Fenton 21.99 seconds 400 Zachary West* Fenton 47.98 seconds 800 Elijah Bourdeau* Lake Fenton 1:57.38 1,600 Thomas Mueller* Lake Fenton 4:21.60 3,200 Dominic Dimambro** Fenton 9:07.79 SUMMER SPECIAL 110 hurdles Phoenix Dickson Linden 17.27 seconds 300 hurdles Peter Kennings Fenton 42.88 seconds 400 relay Ryan Miller Fenton 44.88 seconds Sean Stiles Josh Maher Keegan Pombier 800 relay John Sage* Fenton 1:30.17 Keegan Pombier Ethan Pyeatt Zachary West 1,600 relay Elijah Bourdeau Lake Fenton 3:35.09 Remington Clements Dr. Juan Alvarado, All Sunglasses 25% Dr. Cynthia L. 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