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HOT LINE CONTINUED Digital map of river available online nnn AS A DEMOCRAT citizen, I would n‘We’ve seen an increase of David Lossing, chair of the Shiawas- like to respond to the person who It will be incumbent see River Water Trail Coalition, said, called us out. No Democratic paddlers from outside the region candidates support open borders. over the past several years …’ upon us to take care of “The Shiawassee River is a beautiful, They support technology that ‘‘ natural resource and the mapping proj- can see through trucks to arrest By Hannah Ball the Shiawassee River ect will allow for more residents and coyotes bringing illegals and drugs. The digital map of the Shiawassee for the next several visitors to come explore and enjoy the They support more personnel to River is almost complete. river for decades to come. We’ve seen handle asylum requests They do As of last week, nearly all 88 miles of generations. an increase of paddlers from outside the not support separating children from moms. the popular state water trail is available David Lossing region over the past several years and to see online at terrain360.com. It can  Shiawassee River Water’’ I expect this will continue to grow. It also be accessed from a smartphone. Trail Coalition chair will have a positive economic impact on our local businesses and those com- panies that cater to outdoor activities for individuals and families.” Scott’s Painting puts the ‘pro’ in professional Ryan Crenshaw, a boat operator and nLocal painter invites waterways explorer with Terrain360, a Here are “before and after” photos company based in Richmond, Virginia, you to experience the of a recent exterior paint job in Holly. spent hours voyaging the Shiawassee difference of quality River from Holly to Chesaning over the past few weeks in a small, modified workmanship pontoon boat. Before By Sally Rummel In June, he said, “Hopefully it gives Just about any do-it-yourselfer can people a little more connection with pick up a paint brush, a can of paint their waterways. We have a lot of pol- and paint a simple room. lutants, general trash, that kind of stuff, However, the end result may not and if you have a little more closer provide the professional edge you were connection, you’re hopefully a little hoping for when you took on this DIY more likely to take care of it.” project. Five DSLR cameras, which are The difference between “just a paint mounted to the top of the boat, take job” and a quality professional finish After photos of the river every 50-60 feet, is the 30 years of experience that local getting a 360-degree view. painter Scott Constable puts into each that, whether it’s replacing rotted every time. You won’t have to paint again Crenshaw was back on the Shiawassee residential and commercial job. wood, damaged drywall or removing for 10 to 12 years.” River on Monday, July 15 to complete His painting company, Scott’s Paint- wallpaper.” A quality paint job makes a huge the final two segments — Walnut Hills ing, is well-known throughout the He understands the importance of difference in the look and feel of your campground to Geeck Road Park and southern Genesee and this prep work, which home, office space or building. It’s the Duffield Road to Byron’s Mill Pond. north Oakland counties will prevent peeling and most affordable way to make a brand new “Those segments have not been up- — his prime market areas. allow the paint job to last first impression, whether you’re looking loaded yet. But overall, we have all 88 Constable specializes in longer. A quality prepped to sell your home or update your interior miles done,” Lossing said. “We have residential interior and n Looking for a profes- surface will provide a or exterior look. some final information to add on each exterior painting, but also sional painter to provide great surface for the top- “It’s not just a job for us; it’s your access point about amenities that are an update for your home available to paddlers. It will be incumbent paints for many local or business’s interior or coat of paint. home,” said Constable, who leads a commercial businesses. exterior? Scott’s Painting, He always uses qual- team of four professional painters. “I’ve upon us to take care of the Shiawassee “Whatever painting job serving the market areas ity paint products to got an incredible team. We all have the River for the next several generations.” you need to have done, of southern Genesee complete the job and is same values and skills to provide to our The Shiawassee River project was I have the experience, and north Oakland coun- a fan of the Ultra line of customers. We also keep a very organ- funded by numerous water and recre- expertise and materials ties, has a 30-year track Behr Paints from The ized and clean job site so your home is ation groups. Detroit-based Southeastern record of workmanship, Michigan Council of Governments, to do the work,” he said. skill and experience. Call Home Depot. “I’m good livable during the entire painting proc- Constable’s profes- Scott Constable at (248) with color and design ess. Experience the difference of quality Keepers of the Shiawassee River, Friends sionalism starts with all 795-4303 for a free estimate and can help you make workmanship by using our services.” of the Shiawassee River, the Shiawassee the details. This includes some of these decisions, During these busy summer vacation County Parks and Recreation Commis- his close attention to the if you’d like a profes- months, Constable invites you to call him sion, the Genesee County Metropolitan surface preparation work, which is the sional opinion.” at Scott’s Painting, (248) 795-4303, for Planning Commission and the Saginaw foundation of every quality paint job. He also prides himself on providing a free estimate. “Spring and summer are County Parks and Recreation Commis- “I’m a one-stop paint shop,” Con- perfect lines in hard-to-reach surfaces our busiest times of the year, but there’s sion all contributed to funding. stable said. “Whatever is underneath like ceilings, corners and trim. “I laser still time to get on the schedule and get Lossing said the project cost $105 the paint that needs repair, I start with my lines in,” he said. “It’s a perfect line the work done,” he said. per mile, which adds up to $9,240 for — PAID AVERTISEMENT — the 88 miles. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 28, 2019 7

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The plaintiffs were “substantial surplus.” Because of this, On Thursday, July 18, the Michigan money into the county general fund. unaware that, at the end of each year, Blue Blue Cross sent refunds to Genesee Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Scott Fraim, attorney for the drain Cross would refund to the county how County to be disseminated among the Genesee County Drain Commissioner in commissioner, said, “They did not tell much the premiums exceeded the amount three groups. a lawsuit against Genesee County in a case the other two agencies there was a refund. necessary to pay the claims and costs. Within that time frame, Blue Cross involving unshared healthcare refunds. We’re talking millions of dollars.” Because of the six-year statute of limi- refunded these three parties more than Genesee County Drain Commissioner Genesee County, the Drain Commis- tations and the lawsuit filed 2011, the drain $5 million. The county deposited the money into its general fund instead of sharing the refund. In 2008, the county decided to exit this healthcare plan. The Drain Commission hired a firm to help find new healthcare, which requested documents from Blue Cross. “They got records from Blue Cross and found Blue Cross had been sending these large refund checks to the county each year,” Fraim said. “They just hap- pened to run across it.” Fraim said the involved parties’ healthcare costs would have been lower if they received the refunds. The drain commissioner asked the county to share the appropriate amount with the other Dr. Juan Alvarado Dr. Cynthia Cupal two involved parties. “The country refused to share it so we Fenton Vision Center remains committed to quality were forced to file a lawsuit in an attempt to recover the drain commissioner’s therapy and maximizing children’s vi- Alvarado to treat patients for traumatic nHometown doctors sion so they can learn developmentally. share,” Fraim said. injuries, visual rehabilitation, medical is- The drain commissioner brought forth I’m also passionate about diabetes, risk sues and learning-related vision problems offer superlative care an unjust enrichment claim. Genesee reduction and macular degeneration. We (vision therapy). “I get referrals from doc- By Alex Petrie really are a full-spectrum clinic.” tors in town every week for medical eye County claimed it had governmental im- Fenton — When it comes to picking “We’re also a walk-in red eye clinic problems. They trust me with their patients munity, which in many cases prevents a an eye doctors office, most want conve- and are always on call for eye emergen- because I’m good at what I do, I treat their body of government from being sued if nience, quality, and fair prices. Speaking cies. We are very accessible and also patients with respect, and I communicate the agency is in the exercise or discharge of convenient, if you are ever in Fenton, accept most medical insurances” said with the doctors exactly what I am doing.” of a governmental function, and wanted you probably drove by Fenton Vision Dr. Alvarado. “We are a fully licensed “We put a lot of thought and care into the lawsuit dismissed. Center. Getting in and out of their new medical facility and are accredited by everything we do, into every aspect of The Genesee County Circuit Court re- parking lot has never been easier. most medical and vision insurance car- our practice.” jected this, but claimed they had to adhere Open since 1976, Fenton Vision Center riers to bill for medical problems like Dr. Alvarado said, “We’re not a chain, to the six-year statute of limitations. The has been in business longer than any other pink eye, metal in the eye, or whatever.” we don’t have other locations. This is it. county appealed. The Genesee County eye doctors office in Fenton. Along with offering the most com- This is our only focus and our attention Court of Appeals also ruled in favor of Doctors Alvarado and Cupal took prehensive services in the area, Fenton is exclusively here.” the drain commissioner. ownership of Fenton Vision Center in Vision Center also features an extensive For more information about Fenton Vi- The county appealed to the Michigan 2001 and moved to their current location selection of frames, including exclusive sion Center, visit fentonvision.com. The Supreme Court and oral arguments in the center of Fenton in 2012. luxury lines, sunglasses, contact lenses, practice is located at 212 W. Silver Lake were heard April 10. The court ruled “We serve patients from infants to and most recently, glasses to correct Rd., Fenton Phone: (810)629-3070. earlier this month that the county can- seniors and offer services including color blindness. Selecting your lenses HOURS: not claim governmental immunity. comprehensive eye health and diabetic and frames is a very personal choice, Monday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. evaluations, infant and pediatric eye which is why Fenton Vision Center Appellate counsel Mary Massaron, Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. with the law firm of Plunkett Cooney, exams, low vision and vision therapy,” tailors your frames to your vision, style Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. said Dr. Cupal, who has been practicing and daily activities Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. said, “Since the filing of this case in since 1985. “My passions are nutrition, The doctors’ certifications and spe- Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2011, there have been 24 plaintiffs health of the eye, as well as vision cialties allow both Doctors Cupal and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and seven claims. Since that time, — PAID AVERTISEMENT — See GENESEE COUNTY on 10

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Barrow, Alaska, and traveled nearly AUG. 2, You can thank Reagan for peaceful JULY 28 1,000 miles under the Arctic ice cap and prosperous Panama, Costa 1985: Strong and sudden wind gusts to reach the top of the world. It then Rica and Belize. 1976: At 3:42 a.m., an earthquake cause a plane crash at the Dallas/Fort steamed on to Iceland, pioneering a  measuring between 7.8 and 8.2 Worth Airport in Texas that kills 135 new and shorter route from the Pacific ANYTHING THAT COSTS you magnitude on the Richter scale people. The rapid and unexpected to the Atlantic and Europe. your peace is too expensive. flattens Tangshan, a Chinese formation of a super cell, an extremely Source: history.com industrial city with a population of about one million people. As almost everyone was asleep in their beds, instead of outside in the relative safety of the streets, the quake was especially costly in terms of human life. An estimated 242,000 people Sizzling Summer Sale in Tangshan and surrounding areas were killed, making the earthquake one of the deadliest in recorded history. FRIDAY & SATURDAY ND RD JULY 29 AUGUST 2 & 3 ONLY 1967: A fire on a United States Navy carrier stationed off the coast of Vietnam kills 134 service members. The deadly fire on the USS Forrestal began with the accidental launch of a rocket. On the morning of July 29, the ship was preparing to attack when a rocket from one of its 10-20% own F-4 Phantom jet fighters was accidentally launched. The rocket streaked across the deck and hit a parked A-4 Skyhawk jet. The OFF Skyhawk, which was waiting to take off, was piloted by John McCain, the ALL IN-STORE PRODUCTS future senator from Arizona. JULY 30 » DECK STAINING SUPPLIES 1974: Under coercion from the U.S. Supreme Court, President Richard » CEDAR & LOG HOME SUPPLIES M. 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On July 19, the family prepared them- HOT LINE CONTINUED Continued from Front Page Carney said her son was a passenger selves for the worst as doctors could do KNOW THIS: ALL the race baiting, Rep. Joe Graves. Approximately 200 in a one-vehicle crash and that he was nothing more. Aldrich was kept on life deceit and bullying that Democrats hospital workers stopped what they ejected as the car traveled nearly 50 support after the family told doctors he hate about President Trump are mph. He hit his left side on the gravel would want to be an organ donor. the core skills and ideology of their were doing to show their respects for party. Democrats are hysterical Aldrich, his family and their sacrifice. shoulder. The driver was not injured. On July 20, while the family began simply because Trump is beating Aldrich died Friday, July 19 as a Aldrich’s injuries were extensive and his memorial and funeral arrange- them at their own game. result of injuries he sustained in a car doctors and nurses worked around the ments, they learned that Aldrich would  clock at McLaren Northern Michigan REGARDING THE SCHOOL fund. crash Saturday, July 13 in Petoskey. save at least fiveand up to seven lives I wonder if the average person The Graves’ daughter Lisa Carney kept in Petoskey while family and friends through organ donation. The Gift of could sit on all that valuable land the extended family updated through prayed. Life Honor Walk on July 22 gave his like the big hunk they have there her Facebook page while the Graves His diagnosis fluctuatedand seemed family the opportunity to say their final on Hickory Ridge in Rose Township to improve at times, however, by July 17 and ask for more money. rushed to flyup from Florida. Carney is goodbyes knowing that he was saving a teacher in Davison and Aldrich was a Aldrich was beginning to have seizures. others. Carney said throughout her entire time since the accident, “God kept me going. I just stayed still and listened to A+ Angelo’s keeps Flint legacy alive his every move. I felt his guidance and n voice telling me it would be okay and Family run operation I would be okay. I prayed, listened to upholds Coney tradition music, and read the Bible. By Alex Petrie “The other thing that kept me go- Grand Blanc — Angelo’s Coney ing was my enormous support group. Island was founded in Flint 70 years ago I work with 60,000 teachers mainly and the name has become virtually synony- across the U.S. and Canada. I have mous with Genesee County. not met any of them. Some are even in Since then, however, the Coney chain other countries. I’m an ESL (English has gone through significant changes, as a second language) teacher online expanding beyond the Flint city limits and ultimately dwindling down to one remain- for children in China. They rallied ing location in Grand Blanc. together and each class donated to Now, A+ Angelo’s Coney Island & Fam- my gofundme. They sent encouraging ily Restaurant carries the torch and the team messages and comments. doesn’t take its name or its duties lightly. “My friends here at home did the They hope to continue the grand tradition A+ Angelo’s Coney Island & Family Restaurant remains as the last of the popular same. When I struggled, I would look that was first established seven decades ago. Angelo’s franchise, founded 70 years ago. Owner Mary Ann Savage, Manager to Facebook and see all of the com- Owner Mary Ann Savage purchased the Erin Flowers and the restaurant’s “mascot,” Robert, make sure to keep the legacy ments and love for my son, myself restaurant two years ago intent on uphold- and tradition of the Flint favorite alive and well. Photo: Alex Petrie and my family. It was amazing and ing the tradition of family owned and oper- overwhelming to think that people I ated Angelo’s Coney Island restaurants. “Josie is one of our employees who’s feeling of biting into a Koegel’s Vienna. have never even met cared. And my “Most people my age are retiring, and Savage and her family now take great pride worked here more than 30 years, and her I just wasn’t ready for that. I wasn’t ready in being able to provide that to the families husband was actually one of the first em- close friends went above and beyond to retire and call it a day,” Savage said. “I throughout Genesee County. ployees at the original Angelo’s,” Savage to make sure I was okay. I had about was ready for a new adventure. As a kid, I A+ Angelo’s offers all those familiar said. “It’s great to have her here, to have 20 family members and friends drive would go to the Angelo’s on Davison and feelings and dishes, using only fresh that kind of history. She came over from three hours north just to support me. It Franklin with my family, and it was always products and the original recipe from 1949. Croatia and actually learned English work- was truly amazing,” she said. a big deal. I really want to try to keep the Along with daily specials and desserts, ing here. She doesn’t walk — she runs — Carney was not familiar with the big deal alive and have people come out for including 32 flavors of ice cream, A+ everywhere. She never stops. She’s one of honor walks but looked them up online the food and the atmosphere. We work hard those workers who just never sits down. Angelo’s also offers you the familiarity of a to learn more. To her knowledge, this to keep the name and the feeling alive.” hometown, family run operation, with staff Our customers love her.” At one point, there were nearly 10 An- members that have been with Angelo’s for Savage and the team at A+ Angelo’s was the firstone in northern Michigan. gelo’s located throughout Genesee County, more than 30 years. also make it a point to give back to the com- Although she was humbled by the and Savage says she remembers seeing Savage and her daughter, Kylee, munity that supports them. The restaurant tribute, Carney said, “This is the last them slowly close, one by one. She became Manager Erin Flowers and their 18 team is part of the Flint & Genesee Chamber of time I will touch his hand in this life. determined to make sure she defended and members keep A+ Angelo’s open 24 hours Commerce, and tries to give to charitable It’s the last time I will feel his warmth. maintained that legacy — one of a simpler a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year causes throughout the year. But I also know we will meet again.” time. — and they don’t take their commitment “The last (location) besides us closed To honor her son’s legacy, she has last December, so we’re the very last one,” Everyone knows the feeling that Coney to the Angelo’s heritage lightly. Kylee is a vowed to become active with Gift of Island restaurants are able to elicit, along full-time student at Grand Valley Univer- Savage said. “This goes beyond us, you with the familiarity of the smells and the sity however when she’s home, she is the know. This is part of the history of Flint Life and bring more awareness to organ sounds of an open-air kitchen, and the Assistant Manager at Angelo’s. and Genesee County.” donation and to support others going — PAID AVERTISEMENT — through similar situations. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 28, 2019 13 Fenton hires new pavement marking contractor nAn amount not to indicate several major streets are in need Drying time and durability of water- of repainting. borne trafficpaint is a concern as traffic exceed $35,000 is In 2016, the city spent $10,961 in volumes continue to increase on our approved for the work street markings and in 2017, it spent city streets, Czarnecki and Brisson said. Compiled By Vera Hogan $11,414. PK Contracting in Troy is the largest The pavement markings in the city No pavement marking work was pavement marking contractor in Michi- of Fenton will be brighter and easier to performed in 2018 other than in-house gan. They offer several grades of traffic see in the near future now that the City cross walks on an as-needed basis plus paint to suit the needs of municipal road not to exceed $35,000 for pavement Council has approved the repainting of all municipal parking lots. agencies. The company extended 2016 markings. Long lines will be painted those markings. The city’s current contractor, M&M bid pricing to the city of Fenton as a first and the balance of the approved In a memo to City Manager Lynn Pavement Markings of Grand Blanc new customer. As a result, the DPW amount will be used to paint intersec- Markland, outgoing Public Works only offers waterborne traffic paints. asked that officialsapprove an amount tion markings. Director Dan Czarnecki and Daniel Brisson, DPW deputy director, said a recent inspection of the city’s long line and intersection pavement markings HAS YOUR KENNEL CLOSED?

HOT LINE CONTINUED DON’T WORRY… CALL US TODAY! nnn REGARDING THE COMMENT of the week on DDA funding. The We’ll take care of you! state of Michigan needs to end or revise the 1975 DDA enactment to stop municipalities from using tax funds for pet projects, ‘because it’s GROOMER DDA funds’ when the municipality cannot afford to maintain its primary infrastructure, roads, WANTED buildings, etc.  Full or Part I SHAKE MY head when I read people’s comments on the Times Time Facebook page. Do people really not know the difference between Fenton Township and Fenton City? Owner Lives On-Site To Best Care for Your Pet! They are two totally separate government entities with different millages and assessments. ACCEPTING NEW ELECTRICITY Continued from Page 10 CLIENTS! of $7,563.02, of which $4,756.03 would be covered by the program. ONLY “The city of Fenton would cover • Boarding the remaining $2,806.99,” Slater said. “This equipment upgrade is expected PER to result in a yearly electrical reduction $ • Day Care of 31,7907 kWh, with a yearly savings of $3,487.77.” DAY! • Grooming The return on investment or payback 22 in number of years is calculated at 0.80, just over nine and a half months. This will result in a cost of $2,806.99 810-750-4245 to the city of Fenton to convert all light 2099 Baldwin Rd. • Fenton in the city hall and police department (between Fenton & Torrey Rds.) buildings to efficient light with an an- nual combined savings of $7,262.17. www.benningtonhills.com Included is a five-year warranty for Mon - Fri 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-12 noon • Sun 5-6pm materials along with two years for labor. 14 Sunday, July 28, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com FENTON CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS THREE, 4-YEAR TERMS BRIEFS INCUMBENT INCUMBENT INCUMBENT COMPILED BY SHARON STONE

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Caring, Comprehensive, Complete Dental Team 5starsmile.net 1398 N. Leroy St. | Fenton 810-629-0601 myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 28, 2019 17 Soggy spring results in less produce this summer nLocal produce including sweet market stands on their Fenton Town- corn coming in, though slowly ship property. He expects they’ll have crops in August — though less selec- despite pounding spring rain tion than usual. He said they’ll have By Tim Jagielo items like corn, cantaloupe and water- Fenton — You wouldn’t know melons, but it’s too early to be sure. farmers struggled with growing Usually they would sell produce as produce this spring by looking at a wholesaler for other vendors, but he the colorful items available at the may not do that much this season. Thursday night Farmers Market. Mike Glass, who plants soy and Cauliflower, kale, cucumbers, corn in Fenton Township and beyond, cherries, beans of all kinds, candy said he ended up getting 40 percent onions and peppers graced the table of his corn planted, and 60 percent of Diana’s Heirloom Garden stand, at of his beans. He estimates that he’s at the north end of the market. 55 percent overall. He’s made a claim At the south end, Janice Scheifer’s on his crop insurance against what he stand was laden with a large variety of By 8 p.m., only three produce stands remained open at the Fenton Farmers didn’t get planted. colorful produce. However, she said Market on Thursday, July 25. Still, there is more produce available now than in It’s hard to say how much corn he’ll this was the best of what she could the first few weeks of the market.Photo: Tim Jagielo have, and he won’t know until October, bring, and her production was down when it will be harvested. Glass doesn’t nearly 80 percent due to the spring checked out the selection in Davison at he’ll charge $6.50 for a dozen ears of bring his corn to farmers markets — weather. A lot is not fit to be sold. their farmers market and the selection corn, over the usual $6. He’ll have corn he sells to Archer Daniels Midland, “You don’t see what is also low there. until the middle of October. a food processing company. Corn has the cows are eating,” Paris said the local Pat Starrs of Starrs Lakeview Farms different maturity dates depending on she said. There just isn’t markets were buoyed said, “We are strictly at the mercy of the type the farmer planted so it varies “Local produce is a lot of produce. by the other things sold the weather.” They sell from their own when it will be harvested. down,” said Vince ‘‘Some may be there, such as arts and Paris, Southern Lakes crafts, along with food Parks (SLPR) and delayed; some items like honey, bread, Recreation director. may not have even jams and maple syrup. EXPAND & SECURE “If you see watermel- been planted. “Those are things that on at a farmers market, Vince Paris are keeping our mar- Your Business! a big 10-pounder, it Southern Lakes Parks and ket going as produce wasn’t grown around Recreation director ’’ slowly comes in,” he here … there just isn’t said. We’re Local and Here to Help a lot of produce. Some may be delayed; SLPR Market Manager Karoline some may not have even been planted.” Mayville said there was no produce the Visitors to the local farmers markets first two weeks of the market, which is Cloud & On-Premise Solutions can see the impact of the unprecedented unusual. This week there will be up to rain during the critical growing period seven produce booths. Linden has one. this past spring. Many crops like soy She expects the tables will be more sparse Video Surveillance and corn couldn’t be planted due to than in past years. muddy sodden fields, and other crops Tomatoes and cucumbers are starting Business Communications like tomatoes burst from all the water to come in. She guesses that August will and had to be replanted. be the month produce finally blooms Paris is an avid gardener himself. He fully as replanted crops are harvested. Customer Service is our Specialty! planted beans in the spring that ended She urges shoppers to have patience. up rotting in the ground due to the wet Regarding the spring weather, “It made We Service What We Install 24/7! conditions. He had to replant beans and a mess for a lot of people,” she said. tomatoes. He said he can go home and Dwight Eichelberg of Eichelberg pick some beans and eggplants later. Farms in Fenton Township said his The Fenton and Linden farmers crops are doing OK. He’s been selling 810-735-8585 markets have some produce after two tomatoes, string beans and sweet corn 1035 N. Bridge St. weeks of almost nothing available. purchased from another farmer until his Linden Vendors are only permitted to sell pro- own corn comes in. His popular corn duce from Michigan farms, so they’re will be available in about a week. He Telnetgroup.net also behind in growth. He said he said his crop is down by a third, and 18 Sunday, July 28, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

up in the cart, and take me out to Our Town the equipment. It’s all high voltage, lethal voltage equipment. A lot of the younger engineers are not familiar with the equipment. I was a dairy farmer with my son Carl Roos from the time we moved out to Holly, which would be in 1971. During the • Angel Haven Foundation Kuwait (Gulf) war is when I got out of co-founder the dairy business. What’s the most fun thing you’ve • Electrical engineer done? Believe it or not, it was the dairy • Great grandfather, operation with my son, Raymond. grandfather, father, husband It was the most satisfying thing I’ve ever done in my life. I did it while I By Tim Jagielo was working full time as an electrical Carl Roos, 87, is looking back engineer. It was the most satisfying on a long and interesting career and I enjoyed it more than anything including designing auto industry else. We’re living on 22 acres. At one heat-treating equipment still used point, we had 90 acres and we were today and helping run a dairy farm. shipping 3,000 gallons of milk every He’s also looking forward to his other day. family, including his wife Shirley, five When people think of you, what grandkids and five great grandkids, Carl Roos, 87, is less physically mobile than he used to be, but he still makes do you hope they think of first? and providing more assistance the 1,100-mile round-trip drive for his foundation. Photo: File photo Someone they can always count through their organization, Angel on. When they need help, I’m Haven Foundation, which delivers there to help them. If the need was goods to the rural poor in Virginia. are your thoughts? this was my special thing — helping there, I do it. I’ve been very blessed It was a necessity. I’m glad I was people. I don’t think I’ll ever quit until with the fact that I’ve had a good This is your 24th year of the chosen to do it. I feel that we all it’s totally impossible to do it. Seeing education, and the ability to work Angel Haven Foundation — what have to do something special, and people living in that poverty stage, in many different fields. I’ve just that’s when it hit me the worst. It’s always enjoyed working, and helping still growing on me, into my age people. doing it. You’re 87 now; what’s one thing FLAT ROOFING Have you lived in Holly your you’ve seen change for the whole life? better? • Duro-Last Roofing No, I’m originally born and raised People are more inclined to in Pennsylvania, on the coal mining be self-employed than work for a • Rubber Roofing industry in Wilkes-Barre. I went into large corporation. There’s more • TPO Roofing the service after graduating high information available on the internet SINCE school in 1949. When I got out of the and libraries, and people can • Commercial & Residential 1959 service, I came to Michigan and met actually self-educate themselves. my wife Shirley. 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When I go continue with Angel Haven, unless to the plants, they actually pick me they take my license away from me. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 28, 2019 19 20 Sunday, July 28, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com VOTE 2010: A State House race in Vermont Continued from Page 3 was determined by one vote; another a new high school on the newly had a one-vote difference acquired 72-acre parcel of land on 2008: An Alaska State House race Lahring Road, just west of U.S. 23, was won by four votes out of 10,000. and additions and renovations to other 2006: A Democratic primary for an buildings, and additional technology. Alaska State House seat was decided by That ballot question failed by a a coin toss to break a tie. The winner, mere five votes — 1,364 (no) to Bryce Edgmon, is currently speaker of 1,359 (yes). the Alaska House. Not to be deterred, the voters were 2004: A special election in Radford, asked two more times and eventually Virginia, for commonwealth’s attorney passed a millage and the high school was decided by one vote. was built on that property in 2004. 2002: A tie for a county commis- sioner seat in Nevada was determined Thank You Eight is enough by drawing the highest card. Amaz- to our Sponsors for our 2018-2019 It was the opposite case in Linden ingly, both candidates drew a jack, but Community Schools. After three the Democrat drew a jack of spades, Fenton Education Foundation Events failed bond proposals, school leaders which beat out the Republican’s jack split the question. The first part of the of diamonds. bond would give the district $35.67 2002: A GOP State House primary million that would pay for a new mid- in Washington State was determined by dle school and other improvements. one vote out of more than 11,000 cast. The second part of the bond proposal The person who lost had to wonder asked for $3.32 million for athletic what might have been when one of his facility additions and improvements. fellow police officers confided that he On Sept. 23, 2003, the voters voted forgot to mail in his ballot. He left his in favor of the first question by eight ballot on his kitchen counter and it was votes, with 1,959 voting “yes,” and never sent. 1,951 voting “no.” The second part of 2002: A Connecticut State House the bond proposal was rejected by a seat was determined by one vote out vote of 2,250 to 1,640. of more than 6,400 cast. Close votes are nothing new. The 1998: A Massachusetts State following are elections that were won House GOP primary race ended in a or lost by one or two votes, and in the tie after more than 1,700 ballots were case of a tie, some unique methods were cast. The winner was determined by used to declare a winner. a judge. 2017: A Virginia House of Delegates 1996: South Dakota Democrat John race ended in a tie out of more than McIntyre led Republican Hal Wick by 23,000 votes cast. The tie was broken just four votes out of almost 8,400 for by pulling a name, placed in a filmcan - a state legislative seat. A subsequent ister, out of a bowl. Republican David recount showed Wick the winner — Yancey was declared the winner. The by just one vote, 4,192 to 4,191. But result was heightened by the fact that the state Supreme Court ruled that one the win gave Republicans control of the ballot for Wick was invalid because of State House by a single seat. an over vote, resulting in a tie. 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nReining in the guest list and A constantly changing industry tober are becoming the most popular bouquets, like pieces of fabric from a bridal party are the best way Raska said that for a while the trend months for weddings. deceased grandmother. was toward shrinking guest lists. Today, According to Dustin Rourke with to meet your budget lists are actually getting bigger again. Gerych’s Events, traditional wedding The wedding budget By Tim Jagielo Raska said he has a client with a dresses are coming back in style. These According to The Knot, the aver- In 2019, wedding guest lists are 475-guest wedding coming up. They include longer trains, long sleeves and age cost of a wedding nationally was growing again, and weddings are get- can expect to spend $145 per guest, ac- less skin. He said brides are requesting $33,931 in 2018. This includes clothing ting bigger. However, micro weddings cording to ValuePenguin.com, a com- personal items to be added to their See WEDDINGS on 24 called “pop-up” weddings are becom- pany from LendingTree. Yes that’s an ing a popular alternative. approximate $70,000 wedding. Jerome Raska, co-owner of Blumz On the other end, there’s the pop- by JRDesigns in Holly has one of these up weddings, which Raska said is for weddings he describes as a “local elope- immediate family only. They order ment” next week. Raska’s business flowers a week ahead of time and handles everything from the planning, throw a nice party in their backyard. flowersand officiating.He has 36 years Summer is no longer king for of experience in the field. weddings. He said September and Oc- PRESENTS: PRESENTING SPONSORS August 7th 2019 4pm-8pm TICKETS Fenton Community $10 in advance | $15 at the event Advance tickets are available at the Chamber office, & Cultural Center The State Bank (Fenton/Linden), VG’s Food Centers (Fenton), The Laundry, Fenton Winery & Brewery, Beale Street FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT Smokehouse and other participating sponsors. www.fentonchamber.com

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enerally speaking, I am not a fan of war and accomplished their mission. save their lives? movies. There is one though that I have The film is based on a novel of the same This new world army of enforcers G watched several times — The Dirty name that was inspired by a real-life group could be trained to wipe out orga- Dozen, which was first released in 1967. called the “Filthy Thirteen.” nized criminal groups like gangs and During WWII, Major Reisman (played by We watched this movie again recently and it drug traffickers, and identify the po- Lee Marvin) is charged with training a team of got me to thinking. What if the U.S. and major lice, prosecutors and judges who are soldiers to parachute across enemy lines and as- countries of the world recruited some of their allowing these criminals to get away sassinate German personnel at a French chateau. death row prisoners to form a massive interna- with their crimes and put them on the The soldiers, recruited from convicted criminals tional army to combat the horrific problems in hot seat. Send ‘em all to Guantanamo on death row, are promised commuted sentenc- Central American countries that are causing the Bay detention camp or some deserted VERA HOGAN es. The 12 men proved to be a competent unit people there to flee to our borders in order to island. I read Gitmo only has about 40 prisoners now, down from 245 back in the day. If members of this special army are THANK YOU TO OUR successful, they can get their sentenc- es commuted, or if they really prove themselves worthy, can remain in Central America to keep the peace as SPONSORS FOR MAKING THE law enforcement officers — forever. If they are not successful, and actu- ally become part of the problem, they 2019 EVENT THE BEST YET! go back to death row. In the meantime, the smart young people in these countries, who must be frightened and tired of living the way they do, can be called upon for ideas to rebuild and strengthen their countries. And, instead of spending billions on a wall to keep them out of the United States, maybe those billions could be spent on building schools, medical facilities, afford- able housing communities, churches, small start-up businesses and more to boost their economy and make them want to stay home. Shoot, if our president built a couple of hotels and a golf course in Honduras, it would put thousands of local citizens to work. Costa Rica, which is just over 400 miles from Honduras, entertains 1.7 million tour- ists a year from the U.S. and Canada. ROSS Earnings from tourism, according to the Costa Rican Embassy, amounts est. 1997 Gaudium per Eruditionem to more than $1.7 billion U.S. dollars per year. Think this is a dumb idea? Well, it’s no dumber than what’s happening now. Just sayin’! Opinions offered in Just Sayin’ are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. MiRoboCon.com Email Vera at [email protected]. APOLLO 11 FOUNDING MEMBERS: View stories at myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 28, 2019 23

Weddings are beautiful occasions, the joining of two people who love each other and have committed to sharing the rest of their lives together. There are some occasions though, when a seemingly Bridezillas little thing can turn the whole affair ugly. Here are a few anonymous stories about ...that really take the cake bridezillas that really take the cake: Source: moneywise.com You want me to what? wedding, my new “stepmother” was Not those green beans The bride was a blonde. All screaming at me in front of the entire This was the most expensive bridesmaids except for me were brunette. wedding party for not referring to her as wedding I had catered at She asked me to dye my hair brown for my mother. My real mother is very much around $100,000. The the wedding because she “wanted to alive and we are very close. bride went absolutely be the only blonde.” I suggested that crazy because she instead I just give up my bridesmaid Play that tune was given cut spot. Thankful to this day because I I was DJ-ing green beans as heard the dresses and bachelorette party a wedding in opposed to cost all the other girls more money than a shabby little French-style I make in a month reception hall cut green out in the middle beans. She was of the sticks for rude to everyone a redneck bride and spent the entire Compiled By Vera Hogan and groom. The reception screaming bride was wasted at her new spouse. He looked Not a cheapskate Photo: i.pinimg.com Went to a wedding in Cuba once by the time I miserable and beaten down at (live in Canada) and after paying to fly started playing my set, about 8 p.m. She his own wedding. Three months later, and stay there and getting a suit (wasn’t came up to me right away and told me she never made the final payment on the wedding party, just a close friend), I that I need to play the song “Save A Horse food or the venue. Why? Because she only gave a $100 cash present (since the (Ride A Cowboy)” like every four songs, couldn’t afford it — her divorce lawyers rest of the trip easily cost me $1,300). Fired for losing fat and I try to tell her that it’s a bad idea but were costing her a fortune. The bride’s family had the nerve to Between the time I agreed to be a she insisted, so I agreed. About an hour email me bridesmaid and a couple of months into the night, I play the song for the 10th Don’t you die on me now a s k i n g before the wedding I lost some weight. time and people in the crowd started to The father of the bride had a heart attack why I only The bride got angry at me because she boo and were walking off the dance floor. and as he was being carried out on the gave $100 wanted to be the skinny one and threw Bride sees this and loses it. She runs up to stretcher as a present, me out of the wedding party. the stage and demands the mic. “Get back the sobbing e s p e c i a l l y on the dance floor, or this thing is done!” bride yells, since I had the Mommy dearest Her guests ignore her. She yells again and “ H o w privilege of seeing the I recently attended my father’s fifth no one pays her any attention. She then could you wedding in person. I was wedding in August of this year, of which marches over to the cake and gift table ruin my a guy just out of school at his I was not asked but required to be a and flips it over, yelling “EVERYONE w e d d i n g Photo: inspiremore.com first job less than a year. bridesmaid. About 24 hours after the GET OUT OF MY WEDDING.” like this?” SAVE THE DATE

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Trista Man, 17, and Aiden Robo-Con 2019 Storts, 16, members of Team 1684 Lapeer Chimeras, stopped for a photo shortly after their team competed in the Robo-Con Michigan on Saturday, July 20 in Lapeer. Robo-Con Michigan is supported by founding member and partner View BRAD HOFFMAN Newspaper Group. The INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Chimeras were one of 32 high “Serving the area for 47 years” school age teams and is one 102 S. Leroy Street of a select few teams from the Fenton, MI , 810-629-4991 area to make it to the world THE BEST LOCAL championship. Photo: Alex Petrie INSURANCE AGENCY CITY • 000-000-0000 www.bestinsuranceagency.com Michigan State’s Jones presents his message to Holly athletes By David Troppens University. played on the Super Bowl champion- Holly — Greg Jones has earned The linebacker was a four-year ship squad. The Giants defeated New himself a great life through football. starter, earning All-American honors England 21-17. He went to an outstanding prep twice and First-Team All Big 10 hon- Jones ended up playing in the NFL school in Cincinnati, Archbishop ors three times. for three seasons, and then spent parts Moeller High School, and continued He then was drafted in the sixth of four seasons in the Canadian Foot- his athletic career at Michigan State round by the New York Giants and See JONES on 26

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019 | PAGE 25 | MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS Ex-Michigan State linebacker Greg Jones spoke to Holly football players Sports on Tuesday. Tigers close 7-on-7 scrimmages excited about future season nExperienced Fenton sides. From that standpoint, we have been able to hit the ground running. looking to return to top of We have a little chip on our shoulder Flint Metro League this fall because we did not like the way last year finished. You don’t realize what By David Troppens you miss until you don’t have it any- Fenton — Fenton varsity football more. Last year some teams finished coach Jeff Setzke says there is a dif- ahead of us, and that doesn’t settle ferent sense of purpose during this well.” summer’s sessions together. The Tigers concluded a summer After earning at least a share of the of Wedesday 7-on-7 camps at Fenton Metro League title for the last seven High School, competing with three seasons, and outright championships other schools. The scrimmages are for four straight seasons, those runs one of many things the team has done ended last year when Brandon and to prepare for the upcoming season. Flushing earned the co-Metro title. “We’ve had a good summer,” Setzke That has the Fenton Tigers working said. “The weather for everybody has on a mission. gotten in the way of things, but we’ve “It is a very veteran football team had a good summer with our condi- The Fenton varsity football program has been hosting home 7-on-7 scrimmages that has a chip on its shoulders,” Setz- tioning, speed, agility and training. on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Wednesday’s event was the last of the ke said. “We have 25 seniors coming “We’ve had many 7-on-7s. We went summer. Photo: Mark Bolen back with multitude of starters on both See TIGERS on 27

Who will take us Jackson Rosie Ru HOME? I am a very active I’m an energetic young and social boy girl! I love to play and who loves climb high. I prefer to everyone I meet. be the only lady. 13575 Fenton Rd • Fenton www.adoptapetfenton.com SPONSORED BY: SPONSORED BY: 810-629-0723 Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 12pm-5pm Pointe Animal Hospital 1023 N. Bridge St. • Linden Thursday 12-7 • Sunday 1pm-4pm Closed Monday & Wednesday 1040 W. Shiawassee Ave. • Fenton • 810-629-7990 Inc. 810.735.8822 26 Sunday, July 28, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES / SPORTS myfenton.com JONES Continued from Page 25 ball League (CFL). However, none of it happened without David’s Jones making some serious decisions at an early age. Jones had to deal with gangs, Dabblings violence and drugs as he grew up in Cin- Some thoughts cinnati. And it was the decisions he made about sports and as he grew up that assured he kept the others not dealing doors open to a successful future. with sports at all Jones visited the Holly varsity football team on Tuesday, discussing his message TALKING ABOUT CONCERTS to the squad. A week earlier he spoke to As much as we possibly can be, the cross country program. we are pretty big concert goers. “I was able to steer away from those The key words are ‘as much things, using the things my parents taught as we possibly can.’ Anna and I me,” Jones said. “I was a little bit scared work a lot of opposite shifts, so knowing if I didn’t do it (succumb to peer pressure), this was going to happen, but at that limits our concerts we attend, the same time I had to make decisions and but somehow it seems we make this is what this program is all about.” it to at least three a year, with Jones said he remembered when he most coming during the summer. was as young as 8, when he may have I thought it may be fun listing my made his first realization. favorite artists I’ve seen in concert. “I was talking to my cousin and he said, My top three ‘I could’ve played football,’” Jones said. Without a doubt, Alice Cooper “I asked what happened and he said he is on top of the list. Alice is now 71 didn’t like the coach, didn’t want to get years old, but anyone who sees yelled at and that’s it. I thought what if I him in concert probably wouldn’t just keep going on and ignore it. It sucks. believe it. He’s routinely breaking No one likes that, but I wondered why out of straight jackets, dealing they yell at you and that’s why they are with guillotines and seeking more Drivers are 23 times more good coaches. What they are telling you is victims on stage during his shows. important as well.” And his wife, Cheryl Cooper, rou- CONTINUED AT MYFENTON.COM likely to be involved in a car tinely is one of his victims or one of the ‘not-exactly-wired-correctly accident while texting. nurses’ on stage. Virginia Tech Transportation Institute He was just at Pine Knob (now known as DTE) last weekend. Of course, it was an awesome show. Weird Al Yankovic and Alice Cooper are good friends, and both have many traits in com- mon. Just like Alice, Weird Al puts on an outstanding stage show. He has all of his gimmicks you see in his videos and funny Ex-Michigan State football player and videos while he’s making cos- Super Bowl champion Greg Jones tume changes. Weird Al’s shows (immediately above) talks to the Holly usually last about two hours with varsity football team on Tuesday. He high energy. talked to them about learning how to His crowds are passionate fans Corissa Banghart adjust to life’s problems. (Top of page) and range from age 8 to 80. He The Holly football team plays a game came to Meadowbrook earlier this 1190 Torrey Rd., Fenton of kickball at the end of the three-hour month and it’s very common to YOUR810-629-1566 AGENCY NAME session with Jones. Ashton DeHart kicks see families from kids to grandpar- ORbbmich.com LOGO GOES HERE a ball while Jesnon Walker pitches it ents going to the concert together. CITY • 000.000.0000 during the kickball game. Weird Al has done a few interest- youragencywebaddress.com Photos: David Troppens See DABBLINGS on 27

® myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES / SPORTS Sunday, July 28, 2019 27 DABBLINGS TIGERS Continued from Page 26 Continued from Page 25 ing things during his last couple of to Notre Dame and Hope College and concerts. He was ‘unplugged’ last also went down to Clarkston.” year and now he has an orchestra Some of the sessions were bothered backing up his regular band. by bad weather, including the tradi- Godsmack is very good live. tional trip to Notre Dame. The double drum solo is always “There was a monsoon in Notre very cool, and their song ‘Voodoo’ Dame,” Setzke said. “After pool play, is easily my favorite live. If you get they cancelled the rest of it. There wasn’t a little rain, but a lot of it — a chance, go see them. too much to the point of not being fun. Also, a quick shout out to Iron We still got a chance to play in the sta- Maiden. Anna and I lost about 20 dium and it was a great experience.” percent of our hearing at a show All eyes will be on last year’s start- we saw probably about five years ing quarterback, Sophomore Dylan ago. It was worth it. Davidson. Of course, Davidson suf- Never want to see again fered a first half injury in the opening A few years ago Whitesnake game of the season and missed the rest came to Pine Knob and we at- of the year. Now stronger and taller, tended the show. It was hard Davidson has had a solid summer. watching lead singer David “He’s been fantastic,” Setzke said. Coverdale on stage. Apparently, “He can really throw it. He’s our best has had a few face lifts because pure thrower we’ve had in my tenure it seemed every time he sang, his here. ... He can make any throw. mouth hardly moved. I just found “He’s grown. He’s 6-foot-1 and 205 it disturbing and it made it hard for pounds. He’s not a small quarterback. me to concentrate on the show. He’s the real deal.” Just looking at her, no one CONTINUED AT would guess Anna to be a fan of MYFENTON.COM the hardest music alive. Conse- quently, I’ve been dragged to my fair share of Five Finger Death Punch, Megadeth and Slayer DIRT. DUST. TRACKING. concerts over the years. I once fell asleep while Volbeat were play- Get Rid Of ing, so now Anna considers the group my lullaby music. I think it was when we saw Slayer I had It NOW! earplugs on and didn’t think they were working. I took them off to reset them, and quickly found out FREE Blacktop Driveways ESTIMATES they were working. The music was (10’x70’) Commercial • Residential just that loud. pre-season special In the ‘interesting’ chapter In 1994, I attended the 25th an- niversary of Woodstock concert. It $ was interesting because so many of the artists were new artists sup- 1750 porting their first albums. Most of SERVING THE the songs I didn’t know, which cre- Call Robert at AREA FOR OVER ated some lulls. People wanting to get a look at the 25 YEARS That said, there were plenty 2019 Fenton varsity football team had (810) of my favorites to make it super a chance to do so during the summer 750-9760 memorable. And even without the during Wednesdays at Fenton High or 800-297-0688 music, our bus’s drug bust on our School. Here are some photos of the ASPHALT, way up to the concert and Satur- action that took place during the final D.O.W. day’s rain and mud made it super 7-on-7 scrimmage on Wednesday. FLINT Inc. memorable. Photos: Mark Bolen DEADLINES: SUNDAY PAPER: Display Ads: Wednesday 3 p.m. ¥ Line Ads: Noon Thursday ¥ WEDNESDAY PAPER: Display Ads: Monday 3 p.m. ¥ Line Ads: Noon Tuesday

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TEMPORARY CAREGIVER WANTED TRI COUNTY TIMES FARM LABOR: for small 12 person elderly is looking for reliable Stylist Wanted FREE Lord’s Seed, Howe, IN, home. All shifts available full- newspaper carriers for Fenton Help TRAINING!! has 1 positions, 3 months time and part-time, crossroads and Linden walking routes. for Linden Salon experience operating M59 and Latson Rd. Call Don Only one delivery per week! Wanted Hiring New and large farm equipment 517-861-0176. Papers must be rolled, PART-TIME POSITION Apply In Person Experienced Agents bagged and delivered to for cultivating, fertilizing, 11 am to 8 pm Mon-Sat Fenton, Flint, Grand Blanc, planting, harvesting and RECEPTIONIST FOR porches every Saturday. Ages Please call for interview LINDEN BUSINESS 12 and older are welcome Gourmet Guys Hartland, Holly, Linden transporting oilseed crops, 810-735-7600 & Swartz Creek irrigation maintenance; Monday-Friday, 9-5PM. to apply. 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There are rewarding positions serving persons with special failure to comply may result needs in their homes or in group homes. Positions available in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and in immediate termination Wayne Counties. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a clear criminal record, have from employment; dependable transportation, must be responsible and committed, available for Mandatory stay, be willing employer provides free to learn and take direction, work well with others. Be available for training if you are not fully trained tools, equipment, housing already. Compensation: Paid training, medical, dental, vision, paid time off. To Apply Call 734-458- with a and daily transportation; 8140 between 9:00am-3:00pm. Email resume to: [email protected], mail resume to: 36141 transportation and Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, Mi 48150 or fax resume to: 734-855-4200. subsistence expenses reimbursed; $13.26 per hour, increase based on TYRONE TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF Are you interested in working with Veterans or Seniors experience with possible to help them remain living independently in their homes? bonus, may work nights, APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING weekends, holidays and asked but not required to Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held on Monday, August 12, Come join the Right at Home team! work Sabbath; 75% work 2019 by the Tyrone Township Zoning Board of Appeals at the Tyrone Township We offer flexible schedules including day, evening and weekend hours for our employees. period guaranteed from Hall, 10408 Center Road, Fenton, Michigan, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the 9/01/19 – 12/20/19. Review ETA790 following variance application: For immediate consideration, call requirements and apply APPEAL NO. 1: Ref. 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Reference requirements Kitchen Help Able to run Bridgeport Mill, set forth in Article 20, Schedule of Regulations, inclusive of building setbacks, Pro-Trak, Lathe, Boring Mill. height, percent lot coverage, and sight lines and Article 7, LK-1 Zoning District, Needed 5 years’ experience. Section 7.04.A.3, Subdividing of Lots or Parcels. DISHWASHER Medical, Dental, 401K, Additional information, legal descriptions, and location maps are available at the & LINE COOK 40+hours weekly. Tyrone Township Clerk’s Office, 10408 Center Road, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services Apply in person or email resume to: Please email [email protected] ggrossbauer@ should contact the Tyrone Township Clerk, at (810) 629 -8631, at least seven days prior to the meeting. spentechusa.com CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO Gregory Carnes, Chairman 110 S. LEROY ST. | FENTON Tyrone Township Zoning Board of Appeals (810) 354-8555 BW

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House Bill 4610: Mandate schools districts would be allowed but not with low vaccination rates post required to grant individual exceptions warnings upon request. The FAFSA is an eligibil- MICHIGAN Introduced by Rep. Brian Elder (D), ity determination form that the federal TEXT YOUR to require that if a local school board government requires from individu- determines that more than 5 percent als seeking federal higher education of the students enrolled in a particular grants or loans; applicants may be HOT LINE school have not been tested for and required to disclose extensive family LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY immunized against specified diseases, financial information. Referred to com- the school must post a signs at each mittee, no further action at this time. entrance stating this fact, and also post — Compiled by Sharon Stone — it on their website. Referred to commit- Senate Bill 342: Ban police use of tee, no further action at this time. face recognition technology MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan Introduced by Sen. Peter Lucido (R), website created by the Mackinac Center for House Bill 4614: Mandate FAFSA to prohibit law enforcement officials Public Policy to provide concise, non-partisan, submission as condition of public to obtain, access, or use any face plain-English descriptions of every bill and school diploma recognition technology or any infor- vote in the Michigan House and Senate. This Introduced by Rep. Darrin Camilleri (D), mation obtained from the use of face report was released Friday, July 12. 810-771-TEXT (8398) to mandate that students in Michigan recognition technology to enforce The legislature is on break through July, with public schools complete and submit the law. Evidence gathered with this “Stay Connected to Your Community.” no votes until at least August. Rather than the federal Free Application for Federal technology could not be admitted in votes this report contains some interesting or Student Aid (FAFSA) as a condition of court. Referred to committee, no further noteworthy recent bill introductions. getting a high school diploma. School action at this time.

NOTICE – SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS

Please be advised, The Argentine Township Board will hold a public hearing • Pineview Lake Dr $10.00 per lot for mowing around sign and light for the following Special Assessment Districts Thursday August 8, 2019 at 7:00 • Rustic Trail $10.00 per parcel for light pm at the Township Hall, 9048 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451 to hear any • Knobhill Lights $300.00 for a light and gate maintenance comments or objections. The proposed amounts are for one year and will be • Woods Lights $56.00 per parcel for lights placed on the Winter tax rolls. The following proposed amounts are for Township- • White Oaks Drive $40.00 per parcel per parcel for lights wide garbage collection, police and fire protection. The additional assessments apply to owners of properties within the proposed districts only. The following is for Road Maintenance on roads that are maintained by the residents who live on them: This year the proposed annual amounts are as follows: • Longfellow Drive $220.00 per parcel for road maintenance Township-wide Districts: • Oakhill Drive $100 per improved parcel and $40 for vacant for road maintenance and lake access • Garbage Collection $150.00 per parcel with a home • improvements • Fire Protection $130.00 per improved parcel, $50.00 per vacant parcel • Woodward Drive $30.00 per parcel for road maintenance plus $200.00 for • Police Protection $170.00 per improved parcel ten years for repairs for a total of $230.00 • Selma and Sharon Drives $150.00 per improved parcel for road Residents who live on a dirt road maintained by the county will pay Road maintenance Improvement of $1.00 for Chloride – dust control • Hartwood Drive $30.00 per parcel for road maintenance • Bougher Drive $225.00 per parcel for road maintenance The residents who live on the following lakes weed control districts are as • Hiawatha Drive $150.00 per parcel for road maintenance follows: • Ridge Drive $75.00 for parcels North of Lake Drive, $35.00 for parcels • Lobdell Weeds $175.00 riparians South of Lake Drive for • McKane Weeds $100.00 riparians • maintenance • Softwater Weeds $150.00 riparians • Longfield Drive $140.00 per parcel for road maintenance • Myers Weeds $25.00 riparians • Shiawassee Drive $150.00 per parcel for road maintenance • Stages Tax $518.00 ($458.00 for 10 years for improvements & $60.00 for • Locust Grove $75.00 per parcel for road maintenance access) • Shared Driveway (Duffield Rd) $10.00 per parcel for road maintenance • Lobdell Estates $140.00 for Vacant Lake Lot Tax The appearance and protest of a property owner or party in interest or agent The lighting districts are as follows and only residents who reside in this at the above-referenced public hearing is required to appeal the amount of the district will pay the assessment: special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Such appearance and protest may be made in person at the hearing or by letter addressed to and received by • Kovacs Lights $50.00 per parcel for lights the Township Clerk at 9048 Silver Lake Road, Linden, MI 48451 prior to the close • Hatt, Locke and Angel Drives $120.00 per parcel for road maintenance and of said public hearing. Any appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal must be filed lights within 30 days after the date the roll is confirmed • Windwood Beach Drive $150.00 per parcel for road maintenance, light and tree trimming Denise Graves, Clerk Argentine Township BW

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Senate Bill 352: Mandate social work- would extend the tax breaks to other House Bill 4634: Mandate employ- ers report animal abuse Introduced by firms “co-located” in the same build- ers post government pay equity MICHIGAN Sen. Peter Lucido (R), to establish that if ing. Referred to committee, no further posters a government child protective services action at this time. Introduced by Rep. Kristy Pagan (D), to worker has reason to believe animal mandate that larger employers post a abuse or neglect is occurring, he or she Senate Bill 368: Make unemploy- notice in their workplace that describes ment benefits job search require- must report it in writing to animal control state and federal pay equity laws with ments more lenient officials within 72 hours, with penalties of contact information for government up to 90 days in jail for failing to do so in Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D), to LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY exempt an individual collecting unem- regulators, subject to a $100 fine for serious cases, and up to four years for ployment insurance benefits from the not posting it. Also, to require the state — Compiled by Sharon Stone — false reports. Referred to committee, no duty to seek work if the job search does to maintain a telephone hotline and further action at this time. one of the following: “Poses a clear and website for individuals who have a MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan proximate danger to the employee’s complaint. Referred to committee, no website created by the Mackinac Center for 2019 Senate Bill 360: Expand selec- health;” interferes with medical treatment further action at this time. Public Policy to provide concise, non-partisan, tive tax breaks for “Pyramid” build- or recovery; the individual is unable to plain-English descriptions of every bill and ing data center House Bill 4652: Increase downhill vote in the Michigan House and Senate. This perform work; the individual “produces report was released Friday, July 19. Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R), to evidence that seeking work might result ski lift inspection fees expand the selective tax breaks that in in the loss of employment or employ- Introduced by Rep. Thomas Albert (R), The legislature is on break through July, with 2015 were authorized for the developer ment-related benefits;” or “the employee to increase the permit fees imposed on occasional “pro-forma” sessions but no votes of a data center in the “Pyramid” build- downhill ski area lifts, trams and rope- until at least August. Rather than votes, this demonstrates other good and reason- report contains some interesting or noteworthy ing near Grand Rapids, and possibly to able cause.” Referred to committee, no tows. Referred to appropriations com- recent bill introductions. some other “data center” firms. The bill further action at this time. mittee, no further action at this time.

ARGENTINE TOWNSHIP SECTION 17.21-1 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS: D. SOLAR FARMS. Solar Farms shall only be allowed in the AR Agricultural Residential, R-1 Residential, or the I Industrial Districts as a special use approved TITLE by the Planning Commission. Solar Farms shall be subject to the following An Ordinance amending the Township of Argentine Zoning Ordinance to provide requirements: regulations for the location, operations and maintenance of solar energy facilities. 1. The owner of a solar farm shall provide the Planning Commission with an A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. All Solar Energy Systems, whether ground operations agreement, which shall set forth the operations parameters, the mounted or roof mounted, are subject to the following general requirements: name and contact information of the certified operator, inspection protocol, 1. A solar energy system must conform to all County, State, and Federal regulations emergency procedures, manufactures material general safety documentation, and safety requirements as well as applicable industry standards. decommissioning plan, and complaint resolution process. 2. Solar panels shall be placed such that concentrated solar glare shall not be 2. Prior to the installation, the property owner shall submit a site plan to the directed onto nearby properties or roadways. Planning Commission which includes where and how the solar farm will connect B. ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. Category I or Category II roof to the power grid. This requirement is in addition to the requirements set forth in mounted solar energy systems shall be considered an accessory use in all zoning Articles 19.09 and 19.10. districts, subject to the following requirements: 3. No solar farm shall be installed until evidence has been given to the Planning 1. Solar panels erected on a building shall not extend beyond the peak of the roof. Commission that the electric utility company has agreed to allow the property 2. Roof mounted panels must be installed with a minimum of a three (3) foot owner to install an interconnected customer-owned generator to the grid. setback from the edges of the roof, the peak, or eave or valley to maintain pathways 4. A Category II or III ground mounted solar energy farm system must be fenced of accessibility. in with at least a six (6) foot chain link fence, have a minimum setback from all C. GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. Ground mounted solar side and rear property lines of twenty-five (25) feet and a minimum setback of one energy systems (other than those defined as solar farms) shall be considered an hundred (100) feet from any road right-of- way and any residential structure on accessory use in all zoning districts, subject to the following requirements: nearby properties. 1. Prior to the installation of a ground mounted solar energy system, the property 5. To ensure proper removal of a solar farm energy system when it is abandoned, owner shall submit a site plan to the Zoning Official. This drawing shall include any application for approval of a new solar farm energy system shall include a setbacks, panel size, and the location of property lines, buildings, fences, description of the financial security guaranteeing removal of the system which greenbelts, and road right of ways. This site drawing must be prepared by a must be posted at the time of receiving a construction permit for the facility. The Licensed Surveyor at a legible scale. security shall be: 1) a cash bond; 2) an irrevocable bank letter of credit; or 3) 2. A ground mounted solar energy system shall meet accessory buildings a performance bond in a form approve by the Township. The amount of such regulations according to Section 17.04. guarantee shall be no less than the estimated cost of removal and shall include 3. All power transmission lines from a ground mounted solar energy system to any a provision for inflationary cost adjustments. The estimate shall be prepared by building or other structure shall be located underground. the engineer for the developer and shall be subject to approval by the Township. If 4. There shall be a greenbelt screening around any ground mounted solar energy the property owner fails to remove or repair the defective or abandoned system, in systems and equipment associated with the system from any adjacent residences. addition to applying all or part of the bond, the Township may pursue legal action The greenbelt shall consist of shrubbery, trees, or other non-invasive plant species to have the system removed and assess the cost to the tax roll. The applicant shall that provide a visual screen. In lieu of a planting greenbelt, a decorative fence be responsible for the payment of any costs and attorney’s fees incurred by the may be used. Township in securing removal of the solar system facilities. 5. In the event that a ground mounted solar energy system has been deemed This Ordinance shall become effective upon publication. abandoned by the township zoning official (meaning not having been in operation Adopted: June 24, 2019 for a period of six (6) months, the system shall be removed by the property owner within six (6) months from the date of notice. Denise Graves, Clerk 32 Sunday, July 28, 2019 LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS myfenton.com

PUBLIC NOTICE BUSINESS BUSINESS AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to modify an existing telecommunications BRIEFS BRIEFS tower located near 6343 Lahring Road, Holly Township, Oakland County, MI 48442. The project will consist of installing a 7-foot high chain link fence COMPILED BY SHARON STONE COMPILED BY SHARON STONE around the existing 120-foot tall Cell on Wheels tower. Any interested party McLaren welcomes internist to McLaren welcomes vascular wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed medical staff surgeon to medical staff project may have on any historic property may do so by sending such Rebecca Pratiti, MD, board certified Babatunde Almaroof, MD, board certi- comments to: Project 6119002878 - SLG EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna internal medicine fied vascular surgeon, Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (802) 578-7030. specialist, has joined has joined the medical the medical staff at staff at McLaren Flint. McLaren Flint. Pratiti Almaroof is seeing pa- is seeing patients tients at the Vascular at the McLaren Flint Institute of Michigan, TYRONE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Internal Medicine 1325 South Linden NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Faculty & Residency Rd., in Flint. Almaroof Group Practice, located at G-3230 completed a fellowship in vascular Notice is hereby given the Tyrone Township Planning Commission will hold Beecher Rd., Suite 2 in Flint. Pratiti surgery Eastern Virginia Medical a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, beginning at 7:30 pm at the completed her residency at Texas School Division of Vascular Surgery Tyrone Township Hall, 10408 Center Road, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Tech University Health Science in Norfolk, Virginia. He completed his The purpose for the Public Hearing is: Center in El Paso, Texas. She earned residency at the University of Toledo her medical degree from Shri College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. 1. To receive public comments regarding a request by The Rock Church Vasantrao Naik Government Medical Almaroof earned his medical degree for a major amendment to the approved special land use site plan for College in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, from the University of Lagos in Lagos, the construction and operation of a new worship center, regulated by India. Pratiti is accepting new Nigeria. Almaroof is accepting new Zoning Ordinance #36 Section 22.05.D, Special Land Uses, located patients and can be reached by patients and can be reached by call- on a vacant parcel of land at the northwest corner of Linden and calling (810) 342-5800. ing (810) 535-5555. Bennett Lake Roads, Fenton, Michigan 48430, Tax ID 4704-06-200- 008. The property is zoned RE, Rural Estate; Streaming To receive public comments regarding proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance #36: MOVIES 1. Sign Regulations: Article 27 – Outdoor Advertising and Sign Regulations, to revise the standards and requirements for signs and ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL outdoor advertising and to regulate with content neutrality; From visionary filmmakers James Cameron (Avatar) and 2. Home Occupations: Article 21, Section 21.14 – Home Occupations, Robert Rodriguez (Sin City), comes Alita: Battle Angel, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita to redefine review requirements for permitted home occupations, (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a to update the list of permitted home occupations, to permit signs future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido in certain cases subject to Planning Commission approval, and to (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes redefine the space limits for home occupations; that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart 3. Noise Regulations: Article 21, Section 21.16 – Noise, to update and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past. As fireworks regulations for consistency with PA 634 of 2018 and PA 635 Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous of 2018, and to add clarification to enforcement of noise violations; streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while 4. Expansion or Extension of Nonconforming Structures: Article 26, her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that Section 26.04.A.3 – Permitted Expansion or Extension, to clarify run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past — she has review and public hearing requirements for extension or expansion of unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If nonconforming structures; she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, 5. Animal Units: Article 21, Section 21.28 – Stables and Animals, to her family and the world she’s grown to love. revise the requirements and standards for keeping of animals that are PG-13, 2 hr. 5 min. Action & Adventure, Romance. % not pets in the Farming Residential (FR), Rural Estate (RE), and Single Audience score rottentomatoes.com...... 94 Family Residential (R-1) zoning districts. THE GREAT HACK Additional information is available at the Tyrone Township Clerk’s Office, Data, arguably the world’s most valuable asset, is being 10408 Center Road, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals weaponized to wage cultural and political wars. The dark world of data exploitation is uncovered through the with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Tyrone unpredictable personal journeys of players on different sides Township Clerk, at (810) 629-8631, at least seven days prior to the meeting. of the explosive Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data story. NR, 1 hr. 53 min. Mark Meisel, Chairman Documentary Tyrone Township Planning Commission Audience score from rottentomatoes.com is not available. myfenton.com LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, July 28, 2019 33

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rose Township Zoning Board of Appeals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN will meet on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the Rose Township TYRONE TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2019. THE POLLS WILL Offices, 9080 Mason Street, Holly, Michigan. BE OPEN FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

The purpose of the meeting is to consider and receive comments on the AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS following application: Precinct 2 and 3 Tyrone Covenant Presbyterian Church Mr. Gary Lowe owner of vacant lot on Cogshall Street (06-03-203-008). Is 10235 White Lake Rd., Fenton requesting a variance from the Rose Township Ordinance. The request is for a rear yard setback variance to locate a manufactured structure on lot. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Fenton Area Public Schools will be voting on The variance request is for an 18 feet rear yard setback. Rose Township the proposal presented and listed below: Zoning Ordinance, Table 38-232 Schedule of Regulations, requires that the rear yard setback be a minimum of 30 feet. Fenton Area Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage Proposal Comments in writing will be accepted until the date and time of the hearing 2.25 Mills for 10 Years and should be submitted to the Office of the Rose Township Clerk, 9080 Mason Street, Holly, Michigan, 48442. Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offices of Fenton Area Public Schools, 3100 Owen Road, Fenton, MI 48430-1754, A copy of the aforementioned variance application is available for inspection telephone (810) 591-4700. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. at the Township Office, 9080 Mason Street, Holly, Michigan until and Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact including the day of the hearing. the Tyrone Township Clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. All electors who are registered with the township clerk in which they reside Handicapped persons needing assistance to attend the meeting should are eligible to vote at this election. To comply with the Help American Vote contact the Rose Township Clerk at (248) 634-8701 at least 72 hours prior to Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. the meeting. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. David Plewes Rose Township Marcella Husted Zoning Administrator Tyrone Township Clerk 36 Sunday, July 28, 2019 LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS myfenton.com Obituaries Martha Alexander William Richard Irene 1927-2019 (Bill) Michael Ray Hetcel Caroline Martha Alexander, age 92, of Holly, died Smith 1941-2019 (Stubblefield) on Friday, July 26, 2019. Visitation will be Richard Ray Hetcel Bowles on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Dryer 1944-2019 William (Bill) - age 78, of Linden, 1930-2019 Funeral Home from 2 PM – 9 PM with an died Friday, July Michael Smith - Irene Caroline Eastern Star service at 7 PM. The funeral 19, 2019. A service age 75, of Fenton, (Stubblefield) service will be held on Friday, August 2, will be held at a passed away, Bowles - age 89, of 2019 at the Calvary United Methodist later date. Those Friday, July 19, Linden, died July Church in Holly at 11 AM with Pastor Cliff desiring may make 2019, at McLaren 24, 2019. Funeral Schroeder officiating. The burial will be contributions Hospital in Flint. In services will be at Rose Center Cemetery following the to Adopt-A- accordance with held 6 PM Friday, July 26, 2019 at Sharp service. Martha was born in Port Huron Pet, 13575 Fenton Road, Fenton, MI William’s wishes cremation has taken Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. on July 25, 1927 to Donald and Edna 48430. Richard was born February 25, place. A memorial service will take place Broad St., Linden. Pastor Dawn Russell Turner. Martha is survived by her children, 1941 in Flint, the son of Rudolph and at 11 AM, Monday, July 29, 2019 at First will officiate. Visitation will be held from Shirley (Ronald) Brendel, Jim (Cindy) Mozell (Payton) Hetcel. He was a 1959 Presbyterian Church of Fenton, 503 3 PM until the time of service on Friday. Alexander and Bruce (Kim) Alexander; graduate of Hoover High School. He S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI 48430. Pastor Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. In eight grandchildren, Kristina (Ben) was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He Robbie Carnes will officiate with burial at lieu of flowers, those desiring may make Eggenberger, Cyndi (John) Ball, William married Sharon Joyce Barrett June 2, Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation contributions to Linden Presbyterian (Katie) Brendel, Cara (Eric) Dovre, 1960 in Flint. Richard had resided in will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2019 Church. Irene was born January 15, Emma Alexander, Cory (Cara) Alexander, Linden since 1978 coming from Flint. from 2- 9 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, 1930 in Flint, the daughter of Carl and Christopher (Tiffany) Alexander, David He retired in 1993 from GM Truck and 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, MI 48430 Marguerite (Burnham) Stubblefield and (Stephanie) Alexander; brothers, William Bus after 28 years of service. Surviving and on Monday at the church from 10 was a 1947 graduate of Swartz Creek (Sue) Turner and A.J (Lois) Turner; 14 are: his wife of 59 years, Sharon; son, AM until the time of the service. Memorial High School. She married Roderick J. great-grandchildren and numerous Richard (Dina) Hetcel, Jr.; daughter, contributions can be made to Old Bowles on March 25, 1950; he preceded nieces and nephews. She was preceded Tracy Springer; nine grandchildren Newsboys of Flint or First Presbyterian her in death on August 2, 1987. Irene in death by her husband, James and ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Church of Fenton. Tributes may be had worked at Michigan Bell Telephone, Alexander Sr.; brother, James Turner; Rudolph (Marie) Hetcel, Harold Hetcel, shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. then at J.L. Hudsons (Macy’s), retiring sisters, Donna Scott, Muriel Higgins and Johann Marks, and Linda (Bob) White; in 1996, after 26 years. She enjoyed Margaret Kidd. Martha graduated from and several nieces and nephews. He bowling, golfing, playing cards and going Holly High School in 1947. She was a was preceded in death by his: parents; to lunch with friends. She was a past member of the Calvary United Methodist sons, James and Thaddius Hetcel; member of Spring Meadows Country Church where she sang in the choir and and sisters, Sharon Hetcel and Carol Club. Irene leaves her daughter, Barbara was a life member of the Order of the Monech. Tributes may be shared at www. Gene Lyons (Dennis) O’Reilly; grandsons, Bryan Page Eastern Star in which she served as an sharpfuneralhomes.com. Gene Lyons - age 85, died July 23, 2019. and Evan (Betsy) Scott; sister, Sharleen Oakland County Officer. Martha loved her Services provided by Sharp Funeral grandchildren, great-grandchildren and Pajtas; many friends and cousins. She Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. was also preceded in death by her her Detroit Tigers. Memorial donations can be made to Calvary United daughter, Laura; son, Roderick J. Bowles Methodist Church, Holly. Jr; sisters, Pauline Hawley and Maxine www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com. Gene Reid Frost; brother, Carl Stubblefield; nieces, Gene Reid - age 72, died July 22, 2019. Wendy Frost and Traci Stubblefield. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Tributes may be shared at www. view Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. 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