Lake Fenton www.tctimes.com Top 10 students learning Sports basics of ONLINE healthiest Former Detroit COMMENTS Lion talks football lifestyle video with area fans modifications production STORY: LOOKING AHEAD TO 2012 14 3 3 I’d love to know what‘‘ planet these de- velopers are living on WEDNESDAY EDITION when they claim that “rent is reasonable at $750- 1,000 per Midweek month?” VOL. 19 NO. II WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 $1.00 Most of the folks who live Summary in this area are barely scrap- Murder trial resumes in Flint The trial of ing by. I have a bach- uDoctor testifying overcome with emotion overcome with emotion.” Dominick was beaten over Brandon Hayes, the elor’s degree, lots of Hayes, 25, is on trial with a period of four days, al- man accused of job experience and the By Tim Jagielo of the preliminary testimo- beating 4-year-old 10 felony counts including legedly by Hayes. He later most I have earned [email protected]; 810-433-6795 ny, but emotional for those Dominick Calhoun, since the economy The trial of Brandon closest to the case nonethe- child abuse, torture and died after being taken off who died of the tanked is $1,200 per Hayes began Monday in a less. “Powerful testimony murder, with the beating life support. injuries in 2010, month. That wouldn’t Genesee County courtroom, in P v Hayes,” said Genesee death of Dominick Calhoun, On Monday, Dominick’s began back in Flint, even cover rent and 4, of Argentine Township paternal grandfather Rick Cal- with testimony be- basic utilities.” after being moved back from County Prosecutor David ing heard every day St. Clair County. Leyton via Twitter. “Sur- in April 2010. Investigators houn, of Linden, testified in this week. STORY: NEIGHBORS The testimony is a re-hash geon who treated Dominic and prosecutors claim that See MURDER TRIAL on 7 FIGHT OVER LAKE EASEMENT It is indeed a ‘pri- ‘‘vate’ matter and not in the township’s interest to intervene. I would say No snow, to keep on ‘using’ the easement and force the adjoining land owners to file charges against no dough! you. A good defense beats a good offense uMany area businesses any time.” depend on snow and STORY: DDA BUYS BUILDING cold for their livelihood I know folks By Sally Rummel around‘‘ here are [email protected]; 810-629-8282 complaining about While many people have enjoyed this this project, but unusually mild anything which could reprieve from Summary potentially provide this This winter’s community with jobs a typical mid- balmy temperatures and increased rev- Michigan winter, and lack of snow enue flow is a positive the lack of snow have melted the thing. You backwoods and cold tempera- profits of many local people need to get tures have melted businesses that out from under your depend on cold rocks and think out- the hopes of many weather and snow side the box.” area businesses for their livelihood. that depend on cold weather for their livelihood. Just ask Mt. Holly Ski Area General TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Manager Mark Tibbitts his idea of a perfect Christian Mansour (right) grabs poles for himself and Jared Pachette, both of Powers Catholic High winter day and he’ll tell you that a natural School, at Mt. Holly in Groveland Township on Monday. Ski teams from area schools made up the snowfall and cold temperatures would bulk of business on weekdays during a season that yields no snow, and 40-degree temperatures. really jumpstart things at Mt. Holly. All of Mt. Holly’s snow is artificial. See NO SNOW on 11

Linden council accepts Wren’s resignation Council says no uCity manager’s last day need for Act 152 on the job will be Jan. 27 uCity and its employees By William Axford “Linden already comply with law [email protected]; 810-629-8282 on health care premiums The Linden City Coun- threw cil accepted City Manager just about By Sharon Stone Christopher Wren’s resig- everything [email protected]; 810-433-6786 nation on Monday. Wren, Fenton — The Fenton City Coun- who has been the city man- it could at cil unanimously approved a motion ager for the past four and a me. This is a to opt out of Public Act 152 of 2011, half years, has accepted a great place on principle, although the city would job in the private sector. His to manage, be complying with the law. last day as city manager is Public Act 152 establishes standards Jan. 27. and a great and a process with respect to medical Wren said accepting a place to be a benefit plans offered by public em- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO new job was a tough deci- part of.” ployers. The Publicly Funded Health Linden City Manager Chris Wren has accepted a sion that he didn’t make Chris Wren Insurance Contribution Act, Act 152, position in the private sector. Wren’s last day as city lightly. In the end however, Linden city went into effect on Sept. 27, 2011. manager will be Jan. 27. See WREN on 7 manager See ACT 152 on 2 2 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 TIMES MIDWEEK www.tctimes.com of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Magazine and the website. Second and third News place will be featured in the Ladies briefs VFW Magazine and website. Fourth Come seeNow our training O techniques through eighth places will be on the V.F.W. sponsors Patriotic website only. Deadline is March 31. Art contest Contact VFW Post 3243 at (810) 629- pen Students in grades nine through 12 3700 or contact Bonnie Pray at (810) are eligible to enter the Patriotic Art 750-1387. For more information, go ! [email protected] contest sponsored by the V.F.W. 3243 online at www.ladiesauxvfw.org. Ladies Auxiliary in Fenton. After the judging at this level, the winning art Scholarship essay will be entered at the state level. If the writing workshop Speed & Agility Training art is judged for First Place, it will be The Friends of the Holly Township 1 FREE sent to the national level in Kansas Library have brought back its • Makoto Mind City, MO, for final judging. The National Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop Training • Vibration Scholarship awards are, first place this month. There will be three Session • Vertimax $10,000, and airfare plus two nights sessions: Jan. 16, 23 and 30 from • Fast Twitch Muscle lodging at the National Convention; 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the conference room second place $5,000; third place at the Holly Township Library. Cost is $2,500, and fourth place $1,500. First $15 for all three sessions, and there Become a Quicker Stronger & More Explosive Athlete place will be featured on the front page will be a raffle for a $25 gas card for the students who attend all three sessions. The workshop is limited to 2011 18 students. For more information, FRI., 1/13 THRU call the library at (248) 634-8088.

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Let’s look to Fenton science people; we will all to school, you get good grades, you columnist residents for their input. lines be better off. don’t smoke, you don’t do drugs, and Also, I am sure we have Submit at: www.tctimes.com nnn you don’t have sex. But, after admit- China’s JFK Moment artists in Fenton who or call 810-629-9221 DOG WALKERS - THE ting to being an atheist, your values would put their works on parks are not a dog toilet. are all going to go downhill fast. God President Obama’s decision in 2010 to All submissions, if approved for cut NASA’s budget and abandon the Con- display for free. publication, must be 50 words or Take a hand shovel and a is the all-powerful creator of this world nnn less and do not necessarily reflect bag to put it in. There are and is to be praised for all your good. stellation program, which was charged with the views of the Tri-County Times. We IN RESPONSE TO the reserve the right to edit for clarity, garbage cans to dispose of nnn returning Americans to the moon by 2020 person who wants to length and liability. it. Children run in those parks HEY BACHMANN, WHEN your use- and creating an “extended human presence burn down the Grain and they don’t always look. less party has its nominee, why don’t on the moon,” has created a vacuum, which Elevator. First, it is some- Why ruin their day. you tell that person how to get gas China will attempt to fill. one’s private property. How would you feel nnn under $2 per gallon, like you know China has announced an ambitious if someone burned down your home or I WOULD LIKE to encourage everyone to how to do. Business? Second, it is beautiful inside. utilize their recycling bins. It bothers me to nnn five-year plan that includes the launch of You really need to look at a place entirely, see that some homes have three or even IF BALD EAGLES are ‘stalking’ your space laboratories, a manned spaceship to prior to burning it down. four full bins of trash and no recycling bin poodle, then go to the courthouse the moon and the creation of its own global nnn out on trash pick-up day. It costs nothing and get a restraining order. Stalking is satellite navigation system that will almost EVERY INDUSTRIALIZED COUNTRY extra, and you don’t even have to sort it. illegal. certainly be used for military purposes. in the world has Universal Health Care nnn nnn except the U.S. How does Obamacare AS A RETIRED senior citizen I would like I HAVE TRULY always enjoyed the Tri- The announcement comes six months become the cornerstone of Socialism? to know what “state-provided services” County, and I love your puzzle page. after the United States ended the Space nnn I should be enjoying as mentioned in But, why do you put the answers on Shuttle program, leaving Russia and China DOES ANYBODY CARE that NBA the Hot Lines post on Jan. 4. We are not the same page as the puzzle? as the only countries now capable of send- basketball is back? Is anybody tired of aware of any “state-provided services.” nnn ing humans into space. The U.S. must now the Kardashians? Obama’s ignoring Please inform us, as we would like to IN RESPONSE TO the Hotline of the use Russian rocketry for visits to the Inter- the Constitution, making appointments reap the benefits of them. week about how the DDA members without required senate approval. Oh well, nnn are all residents of Fenton, I’d like to national Space Station. Having “beaten” who cares? THE LONG TERM unemployed and remind him that the past president the Russians to the moon, we must now ask nnn underemployed know the true unemploy- was a Tyrone Township resident. for permission to go where we once boldly THE HATERS DON’T buy Toyota or ment statistic. Let no one else be fooled. Some may be from Fenton Township, went in American-made rockets. Honda, because even though the cars Look at the U6 unemployment rate, as it Holly, or Linden. I don’t think they are assembled stateside, the money ends is the truth. If you understand fractions all live within city limits, though they Just as a nation cannot rebuild a gutted up in another country. Does that include and percentages 5/10 = 50 percent, 5/7 make work there. I don’t think there is military overnight, neither can America Chrysler because the money ends up in = 71 percent. People have dropped out. a residency requirement. If I’m wrong, reconstitute a space program that has seen Italy (Fiat owns 58.5 percent)? Enjoying Obama fuzzy math. I apologize. But, if he’s wrong, I many of its scientists and technicians retire the new flatscreen TV, you got for Christ- nnn wanted to point that out. or find jobs in other industries. mas too? “GOD IS THE most important person.” n n n Who doubts that China will use trips nnn Really? Are you trying to elevate yourself I’M READING THE Tri-County Times IF YOU BELIEVE that 50 percent of our to the level of God or lower God to the about movies, and would like to to the moon to build a permanent colony congress is in the top 1 percent of the level of humanity? respond to what it said there about and will operate that colony, at least in pay scale, you must be smoking some- nnn ‘no adult movies.’ That is very true, part, to further its military goals? China thing. They very well may be in the top THANK YOU TO our “Christmas angels,” however, I did just see a movie that certainly will have the capability through 50 percent of the pay scale but they are the special people who dropped off a was very adult-oriented, called ‘We its own GPS system to jam or make nowhere near the top 1 percent. More of Christmas card with money at Central El- Bought a Zoo,’ and very much en- Obama’s class warfare. ementary for my family. I had to find a way joyed it. I thought you’d like to know. mischief with America’s global position- n n n ing system network. Does anyone think TO THE ATHEIST: I don’t believe in a nation that hacks into U.S. government sugar coating things, because life computers, stealing secrets, would not isn’t always sweet. Why would any- use a moon base to advance its interests? one not pick God and all his benefits, Keeping Smiles instead of the alternative? We have Who thinks China lacks the financial enough Hell here on Earth. resources to fulfill its five-year plan? The Warm & Bright! n n n Chinese are flush with money we pay I JUST GOT home from the hospital, them for goods made there and sold here. and I can’t leave the house or move The next president should declare a around too much. Boy, I’d like to shop local, but not one single restaurant in rebirth of the U.S. space program with Fenton, Linden, or Holly, will deliver clear goals, such as a U.S. moon colony food to my house. Shop Fenton, and a trip to Mars. A reduction in un- right? I really could use somebody necessary government spending will tonight for some food, but none of help pay for it. Other democratic nations them will deliver. Maybe these teen- agers selling cookies could come might share the financial burden and and earn some money and help receive some benefits. We cannot afford some people out. to allow China to become the new leader n n n in space exploration. NEWSFLASH TO THE caller who There will be a space leader in the 21st says that buying American is more important than shopping local. It’s a century. If that leader is China and not Dr. Jeremy M. Grove DDS draw, you are both right. Buy Ameri- the U.S., we will pay a heavy price that 501 S. Bridge Street, Linden • 810-735-7511 can and buy local. will cost us far more than money. Another legacy for President Obama. www.dentistinlinden.com See HOT LINE throughout Times

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Linden cording to the Detroit Free Press. Police Chief Scott position until a observed a smashed window at the “I can’t count how many old Sutter will act as new full-time press box and damaged doors on the and new bruises we found. It was interim city manager city manager is maintenance shed. Nothing appeared from his scalp to the soles of his until a new full-time appointed. Sut- to be missing. feet,” said a Hurley Medical Center city manager is appointed. ter will receive trauma physician who worked on $500 a week DOMESTIC ON EASTVIEW DRIVE Dominick. At 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, depu- extra in addition to his regular pay ties with the Genesee County Sheriff’s On Tuesday, the trial began at as police chief with two weeks paid Department responded to a house 9 a.m. with further testimony. The vacation and four sick days as com- in the 14000 block of Eastview Drive verdict is expected to be read in St. pensation. in Fenton Township to investigate Clair County in two weeks. In order to fill the position, the city a domestic assault complaint. A The Dominick’s Law! Facebook council will form a search committee 40-year-old Fenton man was arrested page is filled with comments about comprised of members from the Lin- for domestic assault and resisting/ the medical testimony. “Just the den community. Mayor David Loss- obstructing/assaulting a police officer. thought of abuse takes me thru all ing expects to have a full-time city He was transported and lodged at the levels of emotion from rage to deep manager within the next three months. Genesee County Jail, pending his ar- sadness,” said one comment. “I can’t City Attorney Charles McKone raignment. even read this without crying, poor praised Wren and said, “I’ve probably Dominick,” said another. worked with more city managers than DOMESTIC ON SILVERCREST anyone else in this room, and I’ve At 1 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, the Gen- never worked with one that was better esee County Sheriff’s Department “He (Rick Calhoun) held up deputy responded to a home in the extremely well under very than Wren.” 16000 block of Silvercrest Drive in Fen- difficult circumstances.” A farewell reception will be held at ton Township to investigate a domes- David Leyton the Masonic Lodge on Jan. 23 from 5 tic assault complaint. A 43-year-old Genesee County prosecutor to 7 p.m., prior to the council meeting. Fenton man was arrested for domestic For those interested in filling assault and lodged at the county jail, the Linden City Council position, according to Det. Sgt. Bill Lanning. resumes and applications are being FRAUD SCHEME accepted by Marti Donnelly, Linden DOMESTIC ON LINDEN ROAD At 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, Fenton po- City Clerk at 132 E. Broad Street, P.O. At 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, lice were sent to a department store Box 507 Linden, MI. deputies with the Genesee County in the 3700 block of Owen Road to Sheriff’s Department responded to a investigate a fraud complaint. Police home in the 16000 block of Linden learned that an 18-year-old male from Road in Fenton Township to investi- Flint had attempted to confuse the gate a domestic assault. The parents cashier to have her load $500 onto of a 20-year-old Linden woman filed a green dot cash card, however, the the complaint. The woman was ar- money used to cover the $500 was from another fraudulent cash card. The Subscribe rested and lodged at the county jail. cashier called the store manager to SHORT CHANGED the register and the manager realized At 9 p.m. on Jan. 6, Fenton police the fraud. The manager escorted the responded to a restaurant in the 18000 man to customer service, however, he block of Silver Parkway to investigate a exited the store and fled. entonF police today fraud complaint. A 31-year-old employ- issued a be-on-the-lookout for the man ee said a customer she was serving and his vehicle, which was located short-changed her of $90. The em- on eastbound I-69 by the Genesee ployee said the man, about 40 years County Sheriff’s Department. Fenton old, asked for a $100 bill and said he police took the man into custody and would give her back five $20 bills. After lodged him at the police station pend- the transaction, he claimed she only ing his arraignment. Lt. Jason Slater gave him a $10 bill. She then gave him said police believe this man, as well as $90 more and discovered the mishap others related to him, might be respon- when the change drawer was counted. sible for other similar incidents.

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Calendar of HOT LINE CONTINUED WE DIDN’T MOVE to the township Specializing in... to get stuck with sidewalks and bike events paths. They take your property for them, we’re forced to pay for them brazilian blowout DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL and maintain them, and then we ~Smooth, healthy, conditioned hair with radiant shine ~ PEACE CLASSES get sued if someone trips on them. The Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran This is country living. If we wanted Church at 14160 North Fenton Rd., sidewalks, we’d live in the city. 2012 % Fenton, is offering the Dave Ramsey Maybe the township wouldn’t need 20 OFF Financial Peace classes. Classes are to over-value our property for more cutting tax money if they would just stop cut and style offered on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with the ignorant ideas. for men & women beginning Jan. 18, for 13 weeks. edge nnn THIS IS A note to the young person — with Liz Curtis only — FALL HAIR MUST PRESENT COUPON SMOKING CESSATION who is not religious but is doing COLOR SUPPORT GROUP everything they can to be a good McLaren’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation person. Congratulations, the world Program is offering a free Smoking needs more positive young people. Liz Curtis (248) 408-1928 Cessation Support Group the second And, to all the people condemning that person, how is condemning a Monday of every month. The sup- young person who is being good, go- port group can benefit anyone who ing to show them that Christianity is is struggling to give up those last few good? Be nice people. cigarettes but does want to quit; is nnn smoke free but feeling vulnerable for ALL THIS TALK about God is OK, THREE DISTRICT relapse; is in the process of quitting but I remember what my mother said. and having trouble managing stress, She said God helps those who help or is a former smoker who is willing to themselves. She also said to grab the EDUCATION problem you’re praying for and shake share their story. The support group it until the real problem falls out. God Serving: Fenton • Lake Fenton • Linden School District meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the bless everyone. McLaren Medical Education Building, nnn G-3230 Beecher Rd. in the lower level, REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY REGISTER NOW Conference Room A. For additional of ‘art’ being rented, I would have information, call (810) 342-5370. no objections to that if the streets in FOR WINTER GED PREPARATION CLASSES Fenton weren’t the best friends of the auto repair shops. Statues are a STUDENT DRAWING luxury, not a necessity. You can’t eat January 23, 2012 – May 24, 2012 EXHIBITION AT MCC them and you can’t even burn them MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TUESDAY & THURSDAY The public is invited to attend the Mott to heat your home. Tell the DDA to Community College Student Drawing check back in a few years. 6:00pm - 9:00pm 6:00pm - 9:00pm Exhibition, set for Jan. 17 – 31. The nnn exhibition, held in the Fine Arts Gal- IF MOST PEOPLE had their way, CLASS REGISTRATION WILL CONTINUE UNTIL JAN. 26, 2012 Brandon Hayes would be swinging lery, inside the Visual Arts and Design MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: 6pm-7:30pm Center at the main campus in Flint, will from a tree branch and we wouldn’t have to read about all the money drawings by Mott Community Col- wasted on a trial. GED CLASS GED TEST lege’s Basic Drawing students. This nnn REGISTRATION REGISTRATION event is free and open to the public. TO THE PERSON reminding us that (Pre-Registration required) Students must: Featured pieces were completed the DDA is made up of volunteers: • Have formally withdrawn from their during the fall semester of 2011 and that does not change the fact that Students must: former high school. • Provide a valid Michigan driver’s represent the broad range of assign- cavalierly spending millions of dollars • Not be enrolled in a program license or picture ID and social security card. ments and techniques taught in the with zero input from the taxpayers to complete high school. • Register with the Three District GED who provided the money is ridiculous. office for testing. Art and Design Department. For more Because they place no value on the • Provide a valid Michigan • Attend Mandatory Class prior to testing information, please call the Art and money, it is spent foolishly on whimsi- driver’s license or picture ID GED TESTING DATES: Design office at (810) 762-0443 cal nonsense like ‘Be Closer’ and and social security card. Mandatory Class Test Dates $100,000 signs. February 23, 2012 February 28 & 29, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. nnn THE SHRINE CIRCUS IS • Be 18 years of age or older. March 20, 2012 March 27 & 28, 2012 COMING TO TOWN I SELL TVS for an area business and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Shrine Circus will be at Perani the newspaper story is exactly cor- • Students 17 years of age may April 10, 2012 April 18 & 19, 2012 rect when it said February is the best 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. register for classes and Arena and Event Center at 3501 Lap- time to buy a TV. April 19, 2012 April 24 & 25, 2012 complete GED testing with 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. eer road in Flint, from Jan. 12 to 16. nnn May 8, 2012 May 15 & 16, 2012 The Shrine Circus has been entertain- HARD TO BELIEVE there was a signed release from their 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ing fans for generations, and benefits swan trapped in the ice, those things previous high school. May 22, 2012 May 30 & 31, 2012 are meaner than a junkyard dog. Any- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the Shriners Hospitals for Children. CLASS FEE: $75.00 Go to go to elf-khurafeh-shrine-circus. one trying to help is likely to get their TESTING FEE: $180.00 nose pecked. com for more information, or call 888- Payable at time of registration Payable at time of registration nnn (cash or money order only) (cash or money order only) 376-1286. THE GUY WHO said gas prices are higher in Genesee County is right LINDEN HIGH SCHOOL’S SADD group on. This year it has been higher here Location is hosting a Euchre tournament at than even in the Traverse City area. Lake Fenton High School Office Shiawassee Shores on Feb. 17 at 7 nnn 4070 Lahring Rd. • Linden • 48451 p.m. Cost is $20 to play. Adults only IF YOU DON’T attend the DDA meet- ings, you have no right to complain. please. VISA gift cards as prizes! Call They are always posted in the Times. Linden High School at (810) 591-0464 810-591-9466 Let your voice be heard. Call for additional registration dates or to make an appointment for more information. 10 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 TIMES MIDWEEK www.tctimes.com Ditch the workout, join the ®

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But what we wait for all year long.” he’s still optimistic about this ski season, “If you’re not snowmobiling by mid- noting that it’s not so much the lack of December, you start to lose momentum for snow that’s slowing down business, it’s the season, especially when dealers start the lack of “mood snow” that keeps talking about boats in January and Febru- people away from the ski slopes and other ary,” said Craig Willour, owner of Marine winter pursuits. Specialists in Fenton. Willour is spending “When people don’t see snow in their his time working on boats that he usually backyard, they tend to forget about ski- doesn’t get to until March. Maintaining ing,” said Tibbitts. “Even with this warm the fleet of snowmobiles for Mt. Holly Ski spell and lack of snow, all of our 19 trails Area keeps him busy, too. “I do have some are open, groomed and ready for skiers. work, just not a lot,” he added. The 56-degree temperatures last Friday Snowplow professionals like Kyle actually made for ideal skiing conditions, Hopkins of K & K Lawncare in Linden especially for beginners. People pay big have only plowed once so far this winter. money to go out to Colorado to ski in the “This has only happened one other time,” spring with the kind of conditions we had TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO said Hopkins. “The good part is that it has right here over the weekend.” Trevor Troupe, 19 (left) of Goodrich and Cody Campbell, 17 of Grand Blanc, wait to as- given us more time to complete our fall What makes all the difference is Mt. sist customers at the equipment check at Mt. Holly in Groveland Township on Monday. projects and repair lawn equipment for Holly’s ability to make its own snow, the upcoming season. If it continues this when temperatures lower to 28 degrees weekends,” said Tibbits. Dale Taylor, at Taylor Hardware in way the whole winter, it will definitely or less. “There’s never enough natural Tibbitts has been doing this work now Fenton is sitting on a lot of ice melt- hurt our bottom line, but one bad winter snow in southeast Michigan for skiing,” for 34 years and while he’d like to see ing products and TORO snow blowers won’t put us out of business.” said Tibbits. “Most people don’t realize colder weather in the forecast, he admits he hasn’t sold yet this winter. “We had Some residents are wishing the weather that 99 percent of the skiing they do in it’s not the worst it has ever been. “We’re respectable sales before Christmas to ho- would turn around, too, so they could enjoy Michigan, even up north, is doing OK and are still op- meowners who were planning ahead for their recreational winter activities. John on manmade snow. Natural timistic that winter’s going winter,” said Taylor. “But there haven’t Giroux, who lives on Sullivan Lake, just snow in Michigan is too “When people don’t to come,” he said. “The been many weather-related ‘reactive’ began his ice-fishing hobby four years ago, high in humidity to be a see snow in their businesses I feel sorry for sales this season.” when he moved on the fluffy, powdery snow that’s backyard, they are the ones who depend on “Sales of snow blow- lake. “Every time there’s “We’ve had seasons like ideal for skiing.” tend to forget about the snow and cold, but can’t ers have been abysmal a thin layer of ice on the this before in the 1980s Tibbitts oversees four-man skiing. Even with make their own snow.” because of the lack of lake, it melts right away,” crews who work in 12-hour “It’s really affecting us,” snow,” said Jeff Stone of and early 90s, but this said Giroux. A tool and this warm spell and shifts to build up enough said Dan Shannon of Shan- Sears Hometown Store. one is pretty extreme. die maker by trade, Giroux lack of snow, all of non Auto Collision in Fen- “Last year at this time, says he’d rather spend snow for a 3 to 4-foot base, We’re going to get our or a maximum of 5-feet. our 19 trails are ton. “It’s not cold enough for you couldn’t even find more of his time fishing rears kicked pretty “Even now with all the warm open, groomed and mechanical issues with auto a snow blower in stock, than working, and lately, weather we’ve had, we’ve batteries or radiators, and it was so busy. At least soon if the weather he’s been doing much more ready for skiers.” there’s not much collision we’ve been selling ex- of the latter. got a 3-foot base built up, and Mark Tibbitts doesn’t change.” we groom it every day during Mt. Holly Ski Area work when the weather is ercise equipment this Dan Shannon “I’m waiting, waiting, the week and twice a day on general manager this mild.” Shannon credits season.” Shannon Auto Collision owner waiting,” he said. his longevity in Fenton and his own experience for enabling his busi- ness to weather this “non-stormy” season. “We’re still keeping busy with our other work, and I haven’t had to lay anyone off. Our deer season was very strong even into December, which re- ally helped. “We’ve had seasons like this before in the 1980s and early 90s, but this one is pretty extreme,” added Shan- non. “We’re going to TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO get our rears kicked TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Iida Mantyla of the Holly/Oxford ski team skis down Mt. pretty soon if the weath- These trash-can sized machines are used to create the snow on Mt. Holly. Artificial Holly on Monday. er doesn’t change.” snow is used in almost all weather conditions. 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In and respond with healthier choices. addition to finding an activity you Find new ways to de-stress, jumpstart enjoy, find other ways to add move- your energy, and reach out to others when ment into your daily schedule. Exercise you’re lonely or bored. not only burns calories, but can actually Advice: Remember that food is fuel for improve your resting metabolism. your body. It isn’t a replacement for fun Advice: Even three 10-minute sessions TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO or friendship. of exercise every day can improve Eight hours of quality sleep could help Begin to pay attention to what you your physical and mental health. someone create better food decisions. eat, savor each bite and choose Reduce your levels of stress. 3 foods that are nourishing and en- 10 Managing stress is all about tak- Advice: The ultimate goal is a balanced joyable. 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TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO Taking a brisk walk burns calories and thegdl.org improves resting metabolism. LF girls cruise past GAC foe Mt. Morris, 69-36 By David Troppens The Blue Devils were most po- against Bridgeport on Nov. 29. shots (71 percent) from the char- [email protected]; 810-433-6789 tent in the second quarter, scoring Sidney Scott led the charge. She ity stripe. Scott made 7-of-8 free Apparently the Lake Fen- 25 points. That period made what had a game-high 21 points. She throws, while Gottron hit 6-of-8 ton varsity girls basketball was a 14-4 first-quarter lead into a also had a team-best 13 rebounds. free throws. team was in an offensive 39-15 halftime lead. But she was just one of three Blue The only Mt. Morris player to mindset on Monday But the onslaught didn’t stop Devils that scored in double-dig- score double-digits was Margo night. there. The Blue Devils chipped its. Mackenzie Gottron had 14 Jourbran with 10 points. The Blue Devils ex- in another 21 points in the third points, while Jordan Newman had Lake Fenton remains one game ploded for their biggest quarter, taking a 60-25 lead into 12 points. Karlie Dieck chipped behind Goodrich in the GAC Red offensive performance of the the final period. in seven points. Debbie Katerberg standings. season, defeating Mt. Morris The most points the Blue Dev- helped the rebounding cause with The Blue Devils return to ac- 69-36 during their road Gen- ils (3-1, 4-4) scored in a game this 11 boards. tion at home on Thursday with a esee Area Conference Red Di- season before Monday night’s Lake Fenton took advantage of home game against the Durand vision battle Monday. contest was 56 points in a victory its free throws, making 22-of-31 Railroaders.

SPORTS TRIVIA Q What did Eric Hipple do in his NFL starting debut? Lake Fenton’s He led the Lions to one of the greatest Monday Night Jordan Newman A Football performances ever, throwing four TD passes and running for two more in a 48-17 win against the Bears. sports WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 PAGE 14 Lady Bronchos Fenton back tied with Holly in Metro edge Fenton in Hickoffs combine for 43 points defensive game in Tigers’ 68-50 win vs. Bronchos By Al Zipsie By David Troppens ing the open seams,” Dylan Hickoff [email protected] [email protected]; 810-433-6789 said. “We knew we would have Holly — Holly’s and Fen- Fenton — Ever since Dylan and some open players. (The threes), ton’s girls basketball teams Ryan Hickoff have been on the Fen- that’s what will come with the ball struggled with halves where ton varsity boys basketball team, movement.” they both only scored just five the Tigers have won or shared three The victory puts Fenton (6-1, points. straight Flint Metro League titles. 7-1) in a tie with Holly (5-1, 5-1) But it was the Holly Bron- Based on their play Monday in terms of the loss column in the chos that finished on top, re- night, it’s apparent the senior twins Metro League race. maining within striking dis- want to finish their careers with a “Ryan and Dylan are already tance of the top of the Metro fourth. signed (for college),” Fenton coach League. Dylan Hickoff scored a game- Tim Olszewski said. “Sometime I The Lady Bronchos out- high 24 points, while Ryan Hickoff think people think they are going scored the Tigers 10-2 in the netted 19 points leading the Fenton to coast now. But I think they came final quarter and 16-5 in the Tigers to a pretty convincing 68-50 out tonight and let people realize second half to rally for a 21-17 Metro League victory over previ- they are not done. They are enjoy- Metro win Monday at Holly ously undefeated Holly at Fenton ing playing basketball in the high High School. High School on Monday. The school setting and they want to play Fenton’s last points came Hickoffs did more than score. Ryan well. They both wanted to have with 6:03 left in the final quar- Hickoff had five rebounds, five as- good games tonight, which they ter, leading at the time 17-13. sists and four steals. Meanwhile, did.” Holly scored the last eight Dylan Hickoff had nine rebounds In a game that fouls were a key points of the game. Holly’s and four assists. part of the story, the Hickoffs were Allyssa Copley came up big The Tigers spent a good chunk of the only true constant on either side. at crunch time, scoring in the the first quarter attacking the hoop, One other constant was the lead. lane and cutting the lead to a getting buckets and getting some While it bounced around from sin- basket. Delaney Serra then hit of Holly’s key players in foul trou- gle-digits and double-digits all night a pair of free throws to tie the ble. And after awhile, they shifted long, it was always Fenton that led. game at 17-all with 4:26 left. their offense to some nice perim- The only tie came at 2-all on a eter shooting. The Tigers made six putback hoop by Holly’s Donovan Holly clicked again inside three-pointers, with Dylan Hickoff Williams. But then Dylan Hickoff TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SCOTT SCHUPBACH when Copley had a hoop in hitting four of them. hit a three-pointer off a nice feed Fenton’s Dylan Hickoff (right) prepares to try a shot against Holly’s the paint for the Bronchos’ “They played a lot of zone so our from Cory Cox, and Holly never Jared Plawski. The Tigers defeated the Bronchos 68-50 Monday first lead of the game with BRONCHOS coaches stressed attacking and find- See FENTON on 16 at Fenton High School. See on 16 Hipple talks football with area fans

By David Troppens his involvement with the Uni- as it was in the 1980s. And the [email protected]; 810-433-6789 versity of Michigan Depression receivers have changed as well. Editor’s Note: This is the first Center. Freddy Scott isn’t the one run- of two stories we’ll feature ex- If given a chance, Eric Hip- ning a fade pattern. Detroit Lions quarterback and ple will still throw the football During a sunny early after- tri-county resident Eric Hipple. around. noon on Saturday, the venue Today, we’ll focus on his football The venue has changed. It’s was the parking lot at the Four career. In a future edition we’ll not in the Pontiac Silverdome, Seasons Fresh Market. Hipple’s receivers were a bunch of wide- discuss his post-football life and Solider Field or Lambeau Field eyed tri-county children, getting TRI-COUNTY TIMES I DAVID TROPPENS their first chance to catch a pass Tri-county resident and ex-Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple from a past Detroit Lions quar- takes time to talk with Fenton residents Vada (left) and Jagger terback. Dowdle on Saturday. See HIPPLE on 15 did you know? Ex-Detroit Lions quarterback Eric Hipple rushed four seven touchdowns in 1981. www.tctimes.com TIMES MIDWEEK Wednesday, January 22, 2012 15 HIPPLE Continued from Page 14 LF wrestlers posts On Saturday, Hipple, a tri-county resi- dent himself, spent a little over an hour at 3-2 record at the business establishment, talking with young and old about his career, about the Saginaw Heritage current Detroit Lions and about his book By Al Zipsie called “Real Men Do Cry,” a book about [email protected]; 810-433-6789 depression and how to beat it. Saginaw — With injuries and illness During that hour, he allowed some Lions hurting the Lake Fenton varsity wres- fans to have the time of their life. tling team, the Blue Devils were too “It feels like a tailgate,” Hipple said short-handed to defend their Saginaw while throwing the football during the un- Heritage Team Dual Invitational Satur- seasonably sunny weather around noon on day. Saturday. Heritage (16-0) won its own tourna- Hipple showed his age. At 54, it took ment. Lake Fenton finished 3-2, losing him a few throws to start hitting his tiny-tot to Heritage 48-23 and Capac 54-26. The targets. But once he was warmed up, one Blue Devils defeated Valley Lutheran in with imagination could envision the 1980s the opener 53-24, and closed out with with Hipple as the starting quarterback for two wins against Traverse City West, the Lions during a key NFC Central game 51-23, and Ogemaw Heights, 57-24. at the Silverdome. Cody Sanders (140) led Lake Fenton, “Good catch,” he said to one of the first TRI-COUNTY TIMES I DAVID TROPPENS winning all five of his matches by pin- kids to make a completion in the parking Eric Hipple (center) looks at a picture with Olivia (left) and Cameron Marchand looking fall. Meanwhile, Todd Melick (119) was lot. “And you throw the ball well.” at it as well. Hipple spent an hour at the Four Seasons Fresh Market on Saturday a perfect 4-0 with four pinfall victories. But before finishing, the career-long De- talking with football fans. Jared Corcoran (112), John Barry (130) troit Lion made sure to mention something and Tyler Sanders (152) were all 4-1 on about the jersey the child was wearing as the day. well — a Green Bay Packers jersey. The Hipple Football File Melick is on a varsity wrestling team Just over 100 people showed up, talked Tri-County resident Eric Hipple enjoyed a fine career in the for the first time in his high school career and took photos with Hipple, many proba- National Football League with the Detroit Lions. Here is a list of without his older brother Justin. Todd bly shocked by their luck that an ex-Detroit some of his football credentials. won all four of his matches to improve Lions quarterback was there to sign his COLLEGE AT UTAH STATE to 16-3. Two losses came after an injury book and his football cards. • Three-year starting quarterback with the Aggies. default at the Genesse County Meet. The Of course, Hipple’s NFL career had a • Completed 309 of 563 passes for 3,985 yards and 25 TDs. only loss on the mat came in the season little luck dashed in there as well. First off, • Named to Utah State’s All-Century Team. opening Hartland Tournament. Justin it almost didn’t get off the ground after high NFL WITH THE DETROIT LIONS Melick was a state champion last sea- school. Utah State was the only school to • Played for the Detroit Lions from 1980 until 1989. son, and is now a redshirt freshman at offer him a scholarship after his prep career • Started 57 games with the Lions, posting with a 28-29 Eastern Michigan. in California. record. “It is a little different not having While there, he rewrote the Aggie record • Helped lead the Lions to the playoffs in 1982 and 1983, (Justin) on the same team,” said Todd books, finishing his career with over 6,000 leading the team to the NFC Division title in 1983. Melick. “He helps me with some moves passing yards and 34 TD passes. He was • Completed 830-of-1,546 passes for 10,711 yards and when he has the chance to be back from named to the Utah State All-Century five touchdowns. See LF on 16 team as well. Yet, Hipple received little talk when he was selected in the Being a national broadcast, everyone fourth round by the Detroit Lions in 1980. was able to see it. “When I came here, they drafted Billy Sims with the first pick,” Hipple said. “I “My parents were able to see my first Shiawassee Shores didn’t get looked at too much. When I did game in California, my friends and my col- get my chance to start, it was kind of like a lege friends. It was fantastic.” Retirement Park Inc. surprise.” Hipple enjoyed his time with the Lions. That surprise came during his second “Those days are far better in my mem- www.shiawasseeshores.com year in the NFL, in 1981. He finally got a ory,” Hipple said. “Even watching on TV chance to start a game, against the Chicago stirs up the emotion of game day. But do SENIORS Bears during Monday Night Football, no I miss training camp? No. Do I miss the less. And all Hipple put together was one of practices, getting beat up and waking up Get out of your the greatest performances on MNF history. Monday morning going, ‘Ohhhhh?’ No. He led the Lions to a 48-17 victory, com- apartment and pleting 14-of-25 passes for 336 yards and But the game days you miss.” four TDs. He also ran for two scores. He Hipple remained on the Lions from 1980 experience the easy living remained the starter the rest of the season, until 1989, leading the Lions to two playoff in the Beautiful Shiawassee Shores Community posting a 6-4 record in those starts. seasons and one NFC division title. Hipple “It’s hard for me to go back and remem- enjoyed being a Lion and enjoyed the fans. for less money than you are spending now! ber the play-by-play because even then it Based on Saturday, they enjoy him as well. was such high intensity, my first game and “The fans in Michigan are really won- • Attached Garage! stuff,” Hipple said. “The focus was there. derful,” Hipple said. “Even when you are But everything seemed to happen so fast. It losing, you take some grief and stuff, but • Ranch Style Home - Single floor living was like we were in the middle of the third they are enthusiastic. You go to some other *Easy to Heat *Easy to Cool! quarter and I thought, ‘How did this hap- pen?’ Emotionally, it was probably the big- cities and they may have patches of fans, Michigan’s but it’s not like it is here where the Lions • Water and Sewer Included! gest game indelibly etched into my mind.” Best Kept are on the forefront of everyone’s minds.” • Trash Removal Included! Secret! PREP REPORT • Lawn Maintenance Included! HOCKEY program at 5 p.m. • Snow Removal Included!  Fenton 2, KBH United 1: The Tigers  LakeVille 5, Tri-City 2: The Tri-City got their only goal from Tyler DeLong on Chiefs, a co-op hockey squad involving *Sidewalks and Porches shoveled to your front door!* a breakaway pass from Hugh Comden. players from Lake Fenton, Linden and The Tigers pulled their goalie down Durand, had its most productive offen- • $410 per month lot rent! *$30 Extended Basic Cable!* the stretch, but couldn't get the game- sive game of the season in the loss to tying goal against the co-op squad from LakeVille on Sunday. Tyler Benedict and Kearsley, Holly and Brandon. Anyone 55 & Older Welcome! "We pulled our goalie for the fifth time Jared Peterson scored goals for Tri-City. this season," Fenton coach Jeff Mynatt In net, Thomas Messenger made 17 said. "We had a couple of really good saves. CALL LESLIE TODAY chances to tie it up, but we couldn't Tri-City lost its first game at Great make it happen." Lakes Sports City on Saturday, dropping 810-735-9003 Fenton travels to the Polar Palace a 13-0 verdict. Messenger made 10 for a game against the Lapeer co-op saves, while Kyle Long made six. 1515 W. ROLSTON RD. • LINDEN 16 Wednesday, January 22, 2012 TIMES MIDWEEK www.tctimes.com Linden posts 2-3 record at Adrian Duals By David Troppens along with Jeff Fisher. the event. [email protected]; 810-433-6789 “Cliff had a really good weekend. He Preston Wetzel (152) and Jacob Wykes The Linden wrestling program was busy went 5-0 with five pins, so he had a really (135) placed second. Chase Roney (130) this weekend, having two varsity squads good day.” took home a third, and Scott Becker (215) compete in two different events. The ‘B’ squad was led by Jeffrey Fisher was fifth. The Linden ‘A’ team traveled to the going 5-0 on the day. Ruben Bailey, Karrah Holly at Lake Orion Adrian Duals, going 2-3. The Linden ‘B’ Varner, Shaun LaPain and Matt Smith all Team Tournament team went 1-4 at Burton Bendle. had victories. The Bronchos went 4-1 at Lake Orion, The ‘A’ squad defeated Adrian 40-39 on The Eagles (8-7) host Lapeer West and defeating Port Huron Northern 54-24, a fifth-criteria tiebreaker, and beat Hud- Swartz Creek for Metro League matches Farmington Hills Harrison 51-24, Lake son’s ‘B’ team 39-32. on Wednesday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Orion 39-36 and Midland 57-19. Holly lost Cliff Coleman (215/285) went 5-0 on “We are kind of not wrestling to our po- the day, while Alex Neal (145), Johnnie tential right now,” Skinner said. “We came to Chippewa Hills 42-28. Bates (112), Tyler Satkowiak (215/285) out kind of flat this weekend, but we were “We had three JV kids in the lineup, but and Chase Gifford (189) all went 4-1. Aus- off three weeks. When we get everyone to we wrestled well,” Holly coach Don Pluta tin Golden (135) went 3-2. their right weight, we are going to be good, said. “Coleman is having a great year,” Lin- but we are still working on getting them Mason Cleaver, Tyler Gibson, Anthony den coach Todd Skinner said. “He’s doing there.” Gonzales, Andrew Scott and Shawn Scott very well. Chase Gifford is having a great Fenton at Wyandotte posted perfect 5-0 records. Gonzales had season and so is Alex Neal. All of my se- Invitational five pinfalls to go with his wins. Kyle Pep- niors are wrestling really tough right now, The Tigers had four wrestlers place at per and Joel Scheuermann were 4-1.

TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SCOTT SCHUPBACH BRONCHOS Fenton’s Cory Cox attempts a shot Continued from Page 14 beyond Holly’s Nic Stoll’s reach. 2:10 left at 19-17. Copley then followed a Fenton defeated Holly 68-50 Monday. Bronchos’ miss into a putback bucket and a 21-17 lead with 1:47 left. FENTON “It gave us a big lift and it was a great Continued from Page 14 hustle play from Copley,” Holly coach even tied the game again. David Hall said about Copley’s final hoop. The Bronchos trailed just 9-7 after a “That is the number one thing you just three-pointer by Isaac Casillas, but it was have to do. You just have to keep working answered by a Ryan Hickoff assist on a harder. three-pointer by Cox. That trey sparked Fenton’s Payton Maxheimer had a steal a 9-2 run, giving the Tigers an 18-9 lead with 42 seconds left and the Tigers trailing after one quarter. by 4. However, Copley blocked a pair of The Tigers spent the rest of the game Fenton shots in the last 21 seconds and the flirting with a blowout, only to have Holly Tigers fired up two more shots that missed usually respond with a run that put the at the end. game back into range. Fenton led 36-22 “I play in the summer with Hannah Evo after a converted free throw by Andrew in AAU and I know she can shoot,” Cop- Olzewski with 1:53 left in the half, but ley said. “I went for the block and got it. Holly capped the half with a converted We really wanted that win. Our shots were free throw by Blake Ordiway, a driving not falling in the first half, but we just kept layup by Jared Plawski and then a Plawski playing hard.” dish to Ordiway for a layup, putting the Bronchos back to within 36-27 at the half. Of Holly’s 21 points, 15 came from at- In the second half, the Tigers usually tacking the paint. Copley had eight points led by six to 10 points, but there was one and seven rebounds. She came off the exciting juncture. Fenton coach Tim Ol- bench and scored four of Holly’s first fve szewski was called for a technical, arguing points. a charge. Holly’s Casillas hit a free throw Fenton took its biggest lead of the game TRI-COUNTY TIMES I MARK BOLEN and then Plawski hit a layup, cutting Fen- at 14-5 to start the second half. However, Holly’s Allyssa Copley (center) attempts a shot during a recent game against Linden. ton’s lead to just 45-42 with just over one Holly’s Lauren Maher hit a jumper ending Copley scored eight points in the Bronchos’ win against Fenton on Monday. minute left in the third quarter. the third quarter, cutting the lead to 15-11. But the technical seemed to inspire “We didn’t panic,” Hall said. “We made a Fenton scored a team-high seven points in “We got to shoot the ball when we’re Fenton. The Tigers roared to a 7-0 run to couple of steals, had some layups after turn- the first and then never scored more than down. Some of the young players have to end the quarter, capped by a Cox three- overs, and just had a good team effort. We five in a period after that. Fenton had no learn to pull the trigger on the shots.” pointer, and took a 52-42 lead into the took 18 shots in the first half. That’s pretty player score more than four points. The Bronchos (5-1, 7-2) remain a game fourth quarter. normal, the shots just were not falling.” “It wasn’t a pretty game as neither team behind in the loss column to Lapeer West Holly never got any closer than 52-45, As the game went on, Holly’s offense shot well,” said Fenton coach Brad De- and Clio, who are tied for first in the Metro that coming after a Casillas three-poiner. got better. The Bronchos scored just one Witt. “We had defensive lapses and had with 5-0 marks. Holly travels to Lapeer However, Ryan Hickoff and Cox respond- point in the first quarter, but scored a some key offensive turnovers down the West, Friday. Fenton (3-4, 4-6) is at Swartz ed with back-to-back layups, putting the game-high 10 in the fourth. Meanwhile, stretch. Creek, also on Friday. gap back to double-digits. Holly never threatened again. PREP REPORT LF tough to beat,” said Lake Fenton coach The Tigers pressured the Bronchos’ in- Vance Corcoran. terior forcing Holly’s Nic Stoll into three BOYS SWIMMING Continued from Page 15 quick fouls. He fouled out only playing college. It was a pretty positive day. “I think if we were full strength we  Grand Blanc 108, Fenton 60: would have beat both teams. five minutes. The Bronchos took some The Tigers had divers Taylor Thorpe “When my rib (injury) heals I can start charges, but never really could cope with training harder for a run at the state title.” “I was proud of the way the kids we (181.65) and Robert Brownlee (165.10) had wrestled. We had the guys with good the Tigers when they attacked the bucket, finish in the top two spots. Mike Ban- Melick has finished fourth, third and resulting in a 19-for-31 night for Fenton ner’s time dropped 14 seconds in the second at state tournaments in each of records today.” Resko, a junior, is a story of overcom- at the charity stripe. Holly mustered just 500 freestyle (5:24.38), while Zahne his first three years. 6-of-11 at the line. Macklin (1:11.50) and Anthony Micelli Cody Sanders had a perfect record ing adversity. As a second- and third- grader he had a hip condition and was “There are some good things we can (1:14.63) went 1-2 in the 100 breast- with five falls. His brother, Tyler Sand- take out of this game. Toward the end of in a wheelchair. stroke. Brant Cassidy had a huge drop ers was 4-1 at the meet. the first half, we had three freshmen in “Nate Resko surprised me,” Corco- in the 200 freestyle (2:01.99) to place “In all cases, I won with cross faces there when we cut the lead,” Holly coach second in the 200 freestyle. and cradles,” Sanders said. “I came in ran said. “He was 3-2 and wrestled very Lance Baylis said. “Credit to them. ... The “The score was not indicative of how feeling pretty good and it just got better well.” Hickoffs played a great game. They had close the meet was. The 50 free, 100 and better with each match. The Blue Devils wrestled without tremendous stamina.” free and 400 free relays were decided “It is cool to have Tyler on the team. three of their key wrestlers — James De- by less than a second from first to Cox had a big game for Fenton, scoring We are practice partners. I had to work member, Ray Denam and D.J. Melton. 16 points, while grabbing nine rebounds fourth,” Fenton coach Brad Jones said. to get a spot as a freshman and now this Lake Fenton (8-7) travels to Bendle “Unfortunately, we were not at the front and dishing two assists. Austin Hopkin, year it’s been a good season.” today for some GAC action, starting at of those events.” who fouled out, led Holly with 13 points. “If Cody stays down at 140 he will be 5 p.m. 17 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 TIMES MIDWEEK www.tctimes.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 PAGE 17 Private Party NEW TRI-COUNTY WEDNESDAY DEADLINES CLASSIFIED RATES Display Ads: 3 p.m. Monday Line Ads: Noon Tuesday 1 ISSUE 2 ISSUES 4 ISSUES 8 ISSUES SUNDAY DEADLINES $ $ $ $ Display Ads: 3 p.m. Wednesday 19 29 48 80 Line Ads: Noon Thursday SAVE $5.04 SAVE $15.28 SAVE $21.84 SAVE $52.80 810-629-8194 classifieds 20 Word Maximum. & real estate 810-629-8194 Some restrictions apply.

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT Gold and Silver Coins Selling for Highest Prices in Over 30 Years Due to Weak Economy and It’s Happening Right Here in Flint & Fenton!

By KEN MCINTOSH WE ALSO STAFF WRITER BUY COSTUME ICCA will be placing ads in newspapers, radio and Other types of items the ICCA will be purchasing JEWELRY running television spots this week asking people to during this event include U.S. currency, gold bullion, bring in any old silver and gold coins made before investment gold, silver bars, silver rounds, proof sets, Here’s How It Works: 1970. Those that bring in their coins will be able etc. Even foreign coins are sought after and will be to speak with collectors one on one and have their purchased. • Gather items of interest from your attic, safe coins looked at by a specialist. With the help of these Also at this event anyone can sell their deposit box, garage, basement, etc. There is ICCA members, offers will be made to those that have gold jewelry, dental gold or anything made no limit to the amount of items you can bring coins made before 1970. Offers will be made based of gold on the spot. Gold is currently trading at on silver or gold content and the rarity of the coins. Record Highs. Bring anything you think might be gold • No appointment necessary All coins made before 1970 will be examined and and the collectors will examine, test and price it for purchased including gold coins, silver coins, silver free. If you decide to sell, you will be paid on the spot • You will be paid on the spot for your items dollars, all types of nickels and pennies. Those that – it has been an unknown fact that coin dealers have • You get 100% of the offer decide to sell their coins will be paid on the spot. always paid more for jewelry and scrap gold than with no hidden fees If you are like a lot of people you might have a few other jewelers and pawn brokers. old coins or even a coffee can full lying around. If you So whether you have one coin you think might be have ever wondered what they are worth now might valuable or a large collection you recently inherited, be your chance to find out and even sell them if you you can talk to these collectors for free. If you’re lucky WE BUY ALL choose. They could be worth a lot according to the you may have a rarity worth thousands. Either way International Coin Collectors Association also known there is nothing to lose and it sounds like fun! GOLD & SILVER as ICCA. Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins For more information on this event visit and currency for their collections. If it is rare enough, www.internationalcoincollectors.com JEWELRY one coin could be worth over $100,000 according to Eric Helms, coin collector and ICCA member. One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber, sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in July of 2007. While that is an extreme example, many rare and valuable coins are stashed away in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the country. The ICCA and its collector members have organized a traveling event in search of all types of coins and currency. Even common coins PAYING can be worth a significant amount due to the high price CASH FOR of silver and gold, says Helms. Washington quarters ANYTHING and Roosevelt dimes can be worth many times their What We Buy: STERLING face value. Recent silver markets have driven the price SILVER up on common coins made of silver. Helms explains that all half dollars, quarters and dimes made before COINS 1965 contain 90% silver and are sought after any FREE ADMISSION Any and all coins made before 1970, rare time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a sellers market coins, entire collections, Silver Dollars, he said. CONTINUES IN Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes, The rarest coins these collectors are looking for FLINT & FENTON Nickels, Three Cent Pieces, Two Cent Pieces, include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins and any coin made before 1850. These coins always MONDAY - SATURDAY Cents, Large Cents, Half Cents and all others. bring big premiums according to the ICCA. Silver JANUARY 9TH - 14TH JEWELRY dollars are also very sought after nowadays. MON - FRI 9AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-4PM Gold Jewelry, Silver Jewelry, Gold Buillion Diamond rings, bracelets, earrings, loose FLINT diamonds, all gem stones, scrap gold, broken jewelry etc. Also Buying HOLIDAY INN GATEWAY 5353 GATEWAY CENTRE PLATINUM Antiques DIRECTIONS: (810) 232-5300 Anything made of Platinum. War Memorabilia GOLD COINS FENTON Including $20, $10, $5, $4, $3, $2.5, Costume Jewelry HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS $1, Private Gold, Gold Bars, etc. Guitars HOTEL & SUITES INVESTMENT GOLD 17800 SILVER PARKWAY Kruggerands, Canadian Maple Leafs, DIRECTIONS: (217) 787-7767 Pandas, Gold Bars, U.S. Eagles and Buffalos, etc. MORE INFO: (217) 787-7767 PAPER MONEY All denominations made before 1934. www.tctimes.com TIMES MIDWEEK Wednesday, January 11, 2012 19

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NOTICE This firm is a debt collector NOTICE This firm is a debt collector FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a attempting to collect a debt. Any attempting to collect a debt. Any servicedirectory is a debt collector attempting to collect debt collector attempting to collect a debt. information obtained will be used for information obtained will be used for a debt. Any information obtained will Any information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, this purpose. If you are in the Military, be used for this purpose. If you are in this purpose. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number please contact our office at the number the Military, please contact our office at please contact our office at the number listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt listed below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default secured by this property was discharged secured by this property was discharged the number listed below. MORTGAGE Hardwood has been made in the conditions of a Adult Care in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, SALE - Default has been made in certain mortgage made by: Jason T. Cain, Flooring this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that the conditions of a certain mortgage debt. You are presently in default under debt. You are presently in default under a married man, and Jennifer D. Cain, a made by: James Brookman and Mary married woman his wife, joint tenancy EXPERIENCED HUSBAND your Mortgage Security Agreement, your Mortgage Security Agreement, Brookman, Husband and Wife to Ameri- and the Mortgage Holder may be and the Mortgage Holder may be with full rights of survivorship to Mortgage and wife team would like to quest Mortgage Company, Mortgagee, MATTHEW A. SLEVA contemplating the commencement of contemplating the commencement of Electronic Registration Systems, Inc make your life easier. We foreclosure proceedings under the terms foreclosure proceedings under the terms dated January 22, 2004 and recorded as nominee for Mortgage 1, Inc its WOOD FLOORS, LLC will take your loved one to of that Agreement and Michigan law. You of that Agreement and Michigan law. You February 20, 2004 in Instrument # successors and assigns, Mortgagee, Since 1984 have no legal obligation to pay amounts have no legal obligation to pay amounts 200402200015678 Gene-see County dated June 8, 2005 and recorded July 21, doctor appointments, do their due under the discharged note. A loan due under the discharged note. A loan Records, Michigan Said mortgage was 2005 in Instrument # 200507210071987 shopping, light meals, or just - Installation - modification may not serve to revive that modification may not serve to revive that assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Genesee County Records, Michigan be their companion while obligation. However, in the event you obligation. However, in the event you Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Said mortgage was assigned to: Federal - Finishing - wish to explore options that may avert wish to explore options that may avert National Mortgage Association, by you’re away. Reasonable rates, Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed foreclosure, please contact our office at foreclosure, please contact our office at assignment dated November 1, 2010 and - Resurfacing - Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004- impeccable references, CPR the number listed below. Attention: The the number listed below. Attention: The recorded August 24, 2011 in Instrument certified. 810-735-5910, 810- - 99% Dust Free - following notice shall apply only if the following notice shall apply only if the R2, by assignment dated March 14, # 201108240063465 on which mortgage property encumbered by the mortgage property encumbered by the mortgage 2011 and recorded March 21, 2011in there is claimed to be due at the date 513-1646, 810-265-6814. INSURED described below is claimed as a principal described below is claimed as a principal Instrument # 201103210030015 on hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighty- residence exempt from tax under section residence exempt from tax under section FREE ESTIMATES which mortgage there is claimed to be One Thousand One Hundred Six Dollars 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 due at the date hereof the sum of One and Forty-Four Cents ($181,106.44) Banking PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Verlie PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Salena Kucharczyk, regarding the property at Hildebrant, regarding the property at Hundred Five Thousand Five Hundred including interest 6.875% per annum. 810-577-5198 395 Harmon Rd Howell, MI 48843. The 3156 Jennings Flint, MI 48504. The Eighty-Three Dollars and Ninety-One Under the power of sale contained in following notice does not apply if you following notice does not apply if you Cents ($105,583.91) including interest said mortgage and the statute in such check us out on have previously agreed to modify the have previously agreed to modify the 8.1% per annum. Under the power of case made and provided, notice is Market mortgage loan under section 3205b. mortgage loan under section 3205b. sale contained in said mortgage and hereby given that said mortgage will be Home foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged place 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply the statute in such case made and Inventory unless the terms of the modified mortgage unless the terms of the modified mortgage premises, or some part of them, at at provided, notice is hereby given that said loan entered into were complied with for loan entered into were complied with for public vendue, Circuit Court of Genesee tctimes.com one year after the date of the modification. one year after the date of the modification. mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale County at 10:00AM on February 1, 2012 You have the right to request a meeting You have the right to request a meeting of the mortgaged premises, or some Said premises are situated in City of Can you remember all your with your mortgage holder or mortgage with your mortgage holder or mortgage part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Goodrich, Genesee County, Michigan, Camera Repair personal items in your home? servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. Court of Genesee County at 10:00AM and are described as: Unit 14, Creekside is the designee with authority to make is the designee with authority to make on February 1, 2012 Said premises are Village Condominium, according to the agreements under MCL 600.3205b and agreements under MCL 600.3205b and situated in City of Swartz Creek, Genesee Master Deed recorded in Instrument A Digital Inventory MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted County, Michigan, and are described No. 200405190056349, inclusive, as check us out on at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester Documentation of your amended, Genesee County Records, Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may as: Lot 354, Winchester Village No. 6, Market and designated as Genesee County personal items will help with also contact a housing counselor. For also contact a housing counselor. For according to the plat thereof as recorded place more information, contact the Michigan more information, contact the Michigan in Plat Liber 33, Pages 10 and 11, Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 345, at insurance claims! together with rights in general common State Housing Development Authority State Housing Development Authority Genesee County Records. Commonly tctimes.com Call Michigan Assets Protection elements and limited common elements (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan. (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan. known as 5366 Winshall, Swartz Creek as set forth in the above Master Deed for a FREE estimate gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If MI 48473 The redemption period shall you request a meeting with Potestivo & you request a meeting with Potestivo & and as described in Act 59 of the Public be 6 months from the date of such (810) Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the Associates, P.C.within 14 days after the Acts of 1978, as amended. Commonly Dance 629.5402 notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) notice required under MCL 600.3205a(1) sale, unless determined abandoned known as 7479 Walnut Dr, Goodrich www.miassets.com is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings is mailed, then foreclosure proceedings in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MI 48438 The redemption period shall will not commence until at least 90 days will not commence until at least 90 days MCL 600.3241a, in which case the be 6 months from the date of such • Serving the Tri-County Area check us out on after the date said notice was mailed. If after the date said notice was mailed. If redemption period shall be 30 days sale, unless deter-mined abandoned in • Bonded & Insured an agreement to modify the mortgage an agreement to modify the mortgage from the date of such sale, or upon the accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL Market loan is reached and you abide by the loan is reached and you abide by the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption place terms of the agreement, the mortgage terms of the agreement, the mortgage 600.3241a(c), whichever is later. Dated: period shall be 30 days from the date of will not be foreclosed. You have the right will not be foreclosed. You have the right at 1/04/2012 Deutsche Bank National Trust such sale, or upon the expiration of the tctimes.com Insurance to contact an attorney and can obtain to contact an attorney and can obtain notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest contact information through the State Bar contact information through the State Bar whichever is later. Dated: 1/04/2012 of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Fannie Mae (“Federal National Mortgage at (800) 968-0738. Dated:January 11, at (800) 968-0738. Dated:January 11, Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004- Association”), Assignee of Mortgagee 2012. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 2012. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 Excavating check us out on R2, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. HARTLAND South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Market 48307 (248) 844-5123 infor-mation may 48307 (248) 844-5123 infor-mation may 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester place INSURANCE be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: be faxed to (248)267-3004, Attention: Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 11-53350 Ad No: 11-52818 Ad #18634 01/04, 01/11, at AGENCY, INC. Loss Mitigation Our File No: 11-54892 Loss Mitigation Our File No: 12-55064 tctimes.com Ad #18888 01/11/2012 Ad #18891 01/11/2012 #18612 01/04, 01/11, 01/18, 01/25/2012 01/18, 01/25/2012 Newman Bros. EXCAVATING FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the NOTICE This firm is a debt collector NOTICE This firm is a debt collector Painting event this property is claimed as a attempting to collect a debt. Any attempting to collect a debt. Any 248-634-9057 principal residence exempt from tax information obtained will be used for information obtained will be used for this purpose. If you are in the Military, under section 7cc of the general this purpose. If you are in the Military, • Ponds • Roads please contact our office at the number please contact our office at the number REAL property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL listed below. Notwithstanding, if the debt listed below. Notwithstanding, if the • Basements • Septics .7cc please contact our office at Painting & Repair secured by this property was discharged debt secured by this property was C (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy proceeding, discharged in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy • Site Grading • Top Soil &M (248)245-4913 collector attempting to collect a debt. this notice is NOT an attempt to collect that proceeding, this notice is NOT an attempt WIRELESS Any information obtained will be used debt. You are presently in default under to collect that debt. You are presently in • All Gravel Products Residential • Commercial for this purpose. If you are in the your Mortgage Security Agreement, default under your Mortgage Security Interior & Exterior Painting, Drywall Military, please contact our office at and the Mortgage Holder may be Agreement, and the Mortgage Holder may In business since 1964 FREE Estimates Licensed & Insured the number listed below. MORTGAGE contemplating the commencement of be contemplating the commencement of SALE - Default has been made in foreclosure proceedings under the terms foreclosure proceedings under the terms INTERNET the conditions of a certain mortgage of that Agreement and Michigan law. You of that Agreement and Michigan law. You made by: Arthur Marshall and Mildred have no legal obligation to pay amounts have no legal obligation to pay amounts due under the discharged note. A loan Marshall, Husband and Wife to due under the discharged note. A loan Shipping modification may not serve to revive that modification may not serve to revive that Homeowners Loan Corporation, obligation. However, in the event you obligation. However, in the event you Fencing Mortgagee, dated June 24, 2004 and wish to explore options that may avert wish to explore options that may avert recorded July 26, 2004 in Instrument # foreclosure, please contact our office at foreclosure, please contact our office at check us out on 200407260079509 Genesee County the number listed below. Attention: The the number listed below. Attention: The Market The Records, Michigan Said mortgage following notice shall apply only if the following notice shall apply only if the Now you can place UPS was assigned through mesne property encumbered by the mortgage property encumbered by the mortgage ™ assignments to: CitiMortgage, Inc, by described below is claimed as a principal described below is claimed as a principal at Store tctimes.com assignment dated August 16, 2011 residence exempt from tax under section residence exempt from tax under section and recorded September 21, 2011 in 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Jessica PA 206, MCL 211.7cc. Attention Carey L. AFFORD Instrument # 201109210067476 on Shemes & James P. Shemes, regarding the beautiful which mortgage there is claimed to Carlton, regarding the property at 5190 Fern Ave Grand Blanc, MI 48439. The the property at 3334 Renault Drive Flint, MI Stump Grinding be due at the date hereof the sum of following notice does not apply if you 48507. The following notice does not apply Forty-Five Thousand Two Hundred have previously agreed to modify the if you have previously agreed to modify Thirty-Two Dollars and Forty-Four mortgage loan under section 3205b. the mortgage loan under section 3205b. FENCING Cents ($45,232.44) including interest 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply 3205a, 3205b and 3205c do not apply you’ve always wanted! Get rid of those 4.375% per annum. Under the power unless the terms of the modified mortgage unless the terms of the modified mortgage of sale contained in said mortgage and loan entered into were complied with for loan entered into were complied with for the statute in such case made and one year after the date of the modification. one year after the date of the modification. UGLY STUMPS provided, notice is hereby given that You have the right to request a meeting You have the right to request a meeting RELIABLE said mortgage will be foreclosed by with your mortgage holder or mortgage with your mortgage holder or mortgage STUMP GRINDING a sale of the mortgaged premises, or servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. servicer. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. is the designee with authority to make AFFORDABLE SERVICES some part of them, at public vendue, is the designee with authority to make agreements under MCL 600.3205b and agreements under MCL 600.3205b and Buy your own fence from your Circuit Court of Genesee County MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted FENCED YARD MCL 600.3205c, and can be contacted favorite home-improvement at 10:00AM on February 8, 2012 at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester at: 811 South Blvd., Suite 100 Rochester ACCESSIBILITY Said premises are situated in City Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123. You may WIRELESS store and we’ll install it at our of Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, also contact a housing counselor. For also contact a housing counselor. For LOW-COST LABOR D&S STUMP and are described as: Lot 230 of more information, contact the Michigan more information, contact the Michigan INTERNET ONLY CHARGE Manley Village No. 1, according to State Housing Development Authority State Housing Development Authority GRINDING the recorded plat thereof, as recorded (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan. (MSHDA) by visiting www.michigan. in Plat Liber 26, page 53, Genesee gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If gov/mshda or calling (866) 946-7432. If SERVICE FREE ESTIMATES County Records. 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If 629-9215 accordance with MCL 600.3241 or an agreement to modify the mortgage an agreement to modify the mortgage Owner/Operator DAN POYNER MCL 600.3241a, in which case the loan is reached and you abide by the loan is reached and you abide by the redemption period shall be 30 days terms of the agreement, the mortgage terms of the agreement, the mortgage Handyman from the date of such sale, or upon will not be foreclosed. You have the right will not be foreclosed. You have the right For rates the expiration of the notice required to contact an attorney and can obtain to contact an attorney and can obtain by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is contact information through the State Bar contact information through the State Bar and service Travel later. Dated: 1/11/2012 CitiMortgage, of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral Service information call: Inc, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: at (800) 968-0738. Dated: January 11, at (800) 968-0738. 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