Aug. 3 election quickly approaching nStop by your local clerk’s in person at their clerk’s offices up to Locally, voters within the school is not too late to register to vote,” said office by 8 p.m. Election Day, 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. districts of Fenton Area Public Schools Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Aug. 3 to register, vote in one visit 3. Those in the 54 counties with elections and Linden Community Schools will “Michigan voters have multiple options who need the location of their clerk’s decide non-homestead millage renewals to ensure their voices are heard in their Michigan residents who want to vote office or local drop boxes, or other in the Aug. 3 election. local communities and registering to in their local election next month and voter information, can visit Michigan. “With local elections in many vote is the first step.” have not yet registered can still do so gov/Vote. jurisdictions under two weeks away, it See ELECTION on 19

P.O. Box 129 | Hartland, MI 48353 Weekend Dave Walker 810-632-5161 VOL. 28 NO. XXX SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021 $1.00 City of Fenton to receive Harmful invasive species in Shiawassee River nearly $1.2 million Holly nComes from the Coronavirus Township Local Fiscal Recovery Fund man faces By Sharon Stone charges The city of Fenton will receive $1,190,000 n from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Allegedly assaults Fund (CLFRF). During a special Fenton City Holly Village Council Meeting on Monday, July 19, City employee over Council authorized the city manager to sign letter from township the certification for the funds. By Sharon Stone See $1.2 MILLION on 20 Charges are pending against a 39-year-old Holly Township man City to discuss financing following an altercation for road improvements at the Holly Village of- fices Tuesday, July 13. nConsidering a 10-year, $24-million bond Village of Holly Police proposal for ballot in November election Chief Jerry Narsh said By Sharon Stone that at noon on July 13, Fenton City Council discussed bonding a man walked into the to improve city roads at a special meeting Holly Village municipal Monday, July 19. offices at 300 East St. to Patrick Scanlon, with the Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Shiawassee Cooperative Invasive City Manager Lynn Markland had inquire about a letter he Species Management Area (GiLLS CISMA), prepares to lead a paddle down the Shiawas- written a memo back in February telling received concerning an see River, on Sunday, July 18, the last day of River Fest in Linden, to educate people on See CHARGES on 19 See ROAD on 20 the invasive species found in the river. See story on Page 10. Photo: Hannah Ball

Humble thanks To the person The stop signs at to the man at Linden in the Wednesday Linden and Owen Road Free‘‘ Methodist paper‘‘ questioning made‘‘ a big difference. Church who helped what does Mike I hope they put some me with my tire Mueller do. If you there permanently. Wednesday morn- have not noticed, Thank you!” ing. You do your church, and everything that has been your community, proud. Your presented to Whitmer has kindness and generosity are been vetoed by her. So in other appreciated, remembered and words he and others are work- will be paid forward.” ing hard and she is the one creating the problems.” 2 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

VFW & VFW Auxiliary | Post 3243 1148 N. LeroyVFW &Street VFW • AuxiliaryFenton, Michigan 810-629-3700Post 3243 1148 N. Leroy Street To: Fenton Community MembersFenton, Michigan 48430 810-629-3700 The purpose of the VFW is to speed rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled and needy veterans,To: Fenton assist Community veterans’ Members widows, orphans, and the dependents of needy or disabled veterans,The purpose and of tothe promoteVFW is to speed Americanism rehabilitation ofby the meansnation’s disabled of education and needy veterans,in patriotism assist veterans’ and by constructivewidows, orphans, service and theto dependentslocal communities. of needy or disabled veterans, and to promote Americanism by means of education in patriotism and by constructive service to local communities. TheThe Fenton VFW VFW will be will having be a Pig having Roast on aAugust Pig 7Roastth, 2021, aton the Augustpost pavilion 7th, located 2021, at 1148 at N. theLeroy post pavilionSt. Fenton, located Michigan at 114848430. N.Tickets Leroy will beSt. $12 Fenton, for adults Michiganand $7 for children 48430. 12 and Tickets under. Thewill pig be roast $12 is a for adultsgreat and meal $7 and for will children help raise money12 and for under.repairs to Thethe post pig home. roast Your is adonation great of meal a gift basket,and will gift helpcard, or raise moneyother for donations repairs will toput theus much post closer home. to our goals.Your Yourdonation contributions of a gogift 100% basket, back directly gift card,to the or other donationscommunity. will put us much closer to our goals. Your contributions go 100% back directly to theThe community. VFW Post 3243 has been a major support to the community and surrounding areas for many decades.

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HONORING Introducing the Kimble-Sharp Gazebo & Park OUR VETERANS nHistoric structure renamed after donations and restoration By Hannah Ball Linden — The Linden Gazebo and park is now called the Kimble-Sharp Gazebo & Park. Linden Mayor Danielle Cusson made the announcement Saturday, July 17 during the dedication for the city to receive the Michigan Milestone Award One more reason to transfer for reaching 150 years of incorporation. your pre arrangements to Sharp: Roger Sharp, CEO and founder of Community- Sharp Funeral Homes has been caring for families for over 100 years Sharp Funeral Homes, and Joe Kimble, serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral Emeritus Professor at WMU–Cooley prearrangements with another funeral home, they can help you move your Joe Kimble gives a speech at the dedication ceremony in downtown Linden on ALBERTprearrangement JOSEPH to Sharp Funeral BALL Homes without any additional cost. Law School, donated the money to Saturday, July 17. He and Roger Sharp, CEO and founder of Sharp Funeral Homes, make the Linden Gazebo restoration donated the money to restore the gazebo. Both spoke at the ceremony about FENTON, MICHIGAN possible. They made the donations to how the gesture was made to honor their parents and help Linden. Photo: Hannah Ball AND FLORIDA honor their parents. 1946-1998 “The gazebo and waterwheel were “In the early served on the char- Vietnam War/Germany restored in 2021 with generous sup- 1980s, when Lin- ‘… Ralph and Marge ter-drafting com- Spec 4 port provided from Joe Kimble and den was debating Kimble, Ken and Opal mission. So they, Dates of service: 1967-1969 Roger Sharp in honor of their parents, whether to become Sharp,‘‘ this is for you.’ along with many Ralph and Marge Kimble and Ken and a city, he (Ralph others, brought that BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Joe Kimble Opal Sharp. Without their support, this Kimble) agreed to Ralph and Marge Kimble’s son to a successful vote Fenton Chapel project would not have been possible,” serve on the charter ’’ in 1988, and Linden Michael T. Scully, Manager 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton Cusson said. committee. The slogan was ‘control our did indeed become a city,” Kimble said. (810) 629-9321 Both Sharp and Kimble grew up destiny.’ According to an article in ‘The His father bought the original water Toll-Freesharpfuneralhomes.com 1-877-53 SHARP in Linden and spoke at the ceremony Independent,’ he was asked to chair the wheel, but never told his mother how 810-629-9321 To submitThree additional a veteran, locations email in Swartz information Creek, Linden,and Flint/Grand Blanc Township about the impact the city had on them public meetings because of his “amiable much it cost. and photo to [email protected] and their families. personality.” And later in the ’80s, Mom See GAZEBO & PARK on 20 All facilities are handicapped accessible. HOT SUMMER SAVINGS WINDOWS OFF INSTALLATION SALE!

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From the desks of Ed Koledo, From the desk of... Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation executive director and Pat Lockwood, Fenton mayor pro tem Submit Hot lines online at myfenton.com Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation, Street Experience and more or text to 810-771-8398 All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of outhern Lakes Regional Parks of Tyrone, Fenton and Argentine, and and skills camps, summer camps, art, the Tri-County Times. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length and liability. & Recreation is a collabora- the cities of Linden and Fenton, acting drivers education, and more. SLPR tive effort between the city of under the authority of MCL Act 312, continues to look toward additional TORREY ROAD HAS been Fenton, Fenton and the city put the idea to a vote of the people, a programming and invites you to share resurfaced for some time, when will S they paint the darn lines? Hopefully of Linden, whose mission is to estab- perpetual millage proposal of .4 mils your ideas with them. before someone gets hurt. lish, maintain and operate a system to operate a year-round Metropolitan Staying flexible through multiple nnn of parks, recreation facilities and Parks & Recreation District. The office locations, SLPR has been able I DON’T KNOW/remember who programs that enhance the education, millage passed in the cities of Fenton, to move around as office and program owns the property where the old physical health, and social interac- Linden and in Fenton Township and space allows, with its office now at laundromat used to be, but it would be a great location for a parking tions within the communities. failed in the townships of Argentine the Fenton Community & Cultural lot or ramp. Fenton desperately In 1993, the city of Fenton, Tyrone by 67 votes and Tyrone by 150 votes. Center, programming in all schools needs parking, especially with the Township, Fenton Township and In December of 2000, the newly districts and a growing presence in street closures and new businesses Fenton Area Public Schools came formed SLPR was established as a outdoor programs and recreation. coming in downtown. nnn together to form “Tri-County” Parks year-round Charter operation, the first SLPR works with its partner ENTRANCE RAMPS, REALLY? & Recreation after the need was of its kind in Michigan. municipalities, overseeing farmers Paving the entrance ramps at Center identified to establish a consolidated Fast forward to today, 21 years markets, engaging in special events Road totally unnecessary. Oh and summer recreation program that later, SLPR is alive, well and including Back to the Bricks Tune by the way, the water still pools too. Nice fix, not. Until then, continue to incorporated municipal funding, successful, operating under a Board Up Parties, two upcoming concerts drive in the center of Center Road to grants, local parks, school facilities of Commissioners composed of in the park in Fenton, and a Veterans avoid the potholes. and existing community education two representatives from Fenton, and First Responder event for later nnn programs. By 1999, the success Fenton Township and Linden, an this summer in Linden. SLPR’s SO THANKFUL TO have a teacher like Mrs. Horton working at Fenton of Tri-County Parks & Recreation executive director, and staff of contracting with the Genesee County schools. She speaks for so many of programs created the incentive to eight professionals, enabling 75 Parks Board for the operation of Deer us and she truly does make the kids launch a year-long series of town hall instructors to bring programming Run Soccer Park, participating on the her top priority. meetings and strategic study sessions to the youth, adult, and seniors of advisory Board for the Thompson nnn IF THE GOVERNMENT keeps paying to solidify plans for a year-round our communities. Programs are held Road Regional Dog Park, and people to not work, they won’t work. operation. in our partner schools, gymnastics, partnering with The State Bank Trail Yes, I’m talking to you, Gov. Whitmer. In November 2000, the townships swim, dance, fitness, multiple sports See FROM THE DESK on 15

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“Bifenthrin 7.9% this stuff takes “Spray bottle with 10 oz water, 10 “Thermacell pads and Picaridin care of all bugs. You can buy it to 15 drops of spearmint or pepper- spray. You don’t get the nasty/ “Leave Michigan.” at Tractor Supply Co. There are mint oil. Then three squirts of dish sticky/plastic melting side effects several brands. I sprayed it on soap. Shake well and spray! Works of DEET and it’s very effective!” Saturday and could sit outside all great around doors and windows evening tonight.’ for all creepy crawlers.” Clint Wentworth Alison Phillips Matt Beilharz Courtney Smith Clio Grand Blanc Fenton Holly myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 5 6 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Fenton Township passes emergency plan nPlan outlines which 19 of Public Act 390. with the county’s emergency operations been assigned to each organization: Section 19 assistance is funding, or plan (EOP). The goal is to save lives, A. Assist in the development, review agencies would coordinate direct state assistance that may be pro- reduce injuries and preserve property. and maintenance of Support EOP and resources during a disaster vided to eligible counties and munici- Different agencies are assigned dif- County EOP. By Hannah Ball palities when the governor determines ferent roles. B. Report to the local EOC when The Fenton Township Board of that local efforts to protect the health In the plan, Supervisor Vince Lor- activated for scheduled exercises or Trustees voted to approve a support and welfare of the public have been raine is assigned the tasks of direction, emergencies. operations plan on Monday, July 19. exhausted as a result of a disaster event, control, coordination and public infor- C. Build capabilities and develop/ The board was required to pass a new according to a letter from Jeff Wilson, mation. Spring Tremaine of Genesee maintain SOPs for specific functions or plan because the other plan, dated May emergency management coordinator of County 911 has the role of communica- actions identified in the plan. Continu- 17, 2019, was signed by former supervi- Genesee County. tions and warning. ously review and update procedures. sor Bonnie Mathis. The state requires This plan, developed by key depart- Julia Wilson, township assessor, is D. Maintain a list of resources avail- any jurisdictions with a population ments including law enforcement, fire, assigned to damage assessment, Fire able through the departments. greater than 10,000 must have a plan public works and public heath, outlines Chief Ryan Volz is in charge of fire E. Establish MAA/MOUs and signed by the current chief executive how Fenton Township will handle services, and Undersheriff Michael contracts with other jurisdictions and official. The township was required to emergency situations in cooperation Tocarchick is in charge of public safety organizations to supplement municipal update the plan in order to be eligible with the Genesee County Emergency and law enforcement. resources. for financial assistance under Section Management Program in coordination The following responsibilities have F. Activate MAA/MOUs and con- tracts with other organizations to supplement response activities when local resources become exhausted. G. Train personnel in emergency management functions and NIMS/ICS concepts. H. Protect vital records and other resources deemed essential for con- tinuing government functions and each agency’s emergency operations in ac- cordance to procedures and policies. I. Ensure compliance with this plan and the County EOP, and any pertinent procedures and documents that impact the provision of emergency services in the municipality. The plan goes into the specifics of coordinating aid, alerting the public to a disaster, damage assessments, providing security and access control at critical facilities in the event of a disaster and more. The plan defines “disaster” as “an occurrence or threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from a natural or human-made cause, including but not limited to, fire, flood, snowstorm, ice storm, tornado, windstorm, wave action, oil spill, water contamination, utility failure, hazardous peacetime radiological incident, major transpor- tation accident, hazardous materials incident, epidemic, air contamination, blight, drought, infestation, explosion, or hostile military action or paramili- tary action, or similar occurrences re- sulting from terrorist activities, riots, or civil disorders.” myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 7 Rose Township hires POLICE & FIRE REPORT architectural firm COMPILED BY SHARON STONE nWill detail renovations costs are known. The overall scope of the project DRUNK DRIVER PARKS and estimated costs of HALFWAY IN ROAD, FALLS would be completed in three phases. ASLEEP AT WHEEL rehabilitating historic hall The first phase would include On Saturday, July 17, a deputy from the removal of the existing ramp, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office NEW VEHICLE STOLEN FROM FENTON AUTO DEALERSHIP By Sharon Stone restoration of the front stairs, an observed a Chevrolet Silverado The Rose Township Board of addition providing barrier free On July 6 at 11:48 a.m., Fenton police parked halfway in the middle of responded to an auto dealership Trustees voted unanimously July 14 access to both levels, a second means Linden Road near Thompson Road to contract with H2A Architects for of egress from the main hall and on Silver Parkway to investigate in Fenton Township. Contact was a stolen vehicle complaint. The architectural and design services restoration of the double doors at the made with the male driver, a 26-year- for Rose Township Historic Town original front entrance. general manager told police that old Linden resident who was asleep he discovered that a 2021 Dodge House for a cost not to exceed The second phase would include at the wheel. The driver smelled Durango Hellcat (similar to the photo $23,000. rehabilitation of the basement for of intoxicants and was slurring his above), valued at $96,000, had been Trustee Glen Noble motioned public restrooms, table and chair words. The driver performed and stolen from the lot at 1:30 a.m., on July to approve the contract and it was storage and warming kitchen. failed field sobriety tests. The driver 4, based on the business’ security supported by Trustee Patricia Walls. The third phase would include site was arrested for operating while cameras. Captured on video was a Noble said the services H2A enhancement, parking, landscaping intoxicated and transported to the male wearing a hooded sweatshirt would provide will help the and more. Genesee County Jail. The driver approaching the vehicle. Soon the township decide what to do with H2A will be responsible for: consented to a breath test, which interior dome light came on and the the old hall to make it usable and • Reviewing existing drawings, plans indicated his blood alcohol content suspect drove the vehicle off the handicap accessible. He said the and actual conditions was 0.15%, nearly twice the legal property. The vehicle is grey with black township board would make the • Measuring and preparing as-built limit. The driver was lodged in the racing stripes on the hood and sides. ultimate decision once estimated drawings to work from jail and issued an appearance ticket All of the keys to the vehicle were with a future court date. accounted for. 8 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

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Deadline to submit survey 2021 Corrigan Oil Co. Golf regarding historic Tyrone Township Outing fundraiser Town House is Aug. 2 The public is invited to take part Property owners in Tyrone Township in or support the 2021 Corrigan have until Aug. 2 to return their Oil Golf Outing on Monday, surveys regarding what they’d like Aug. 30, at 9 a.m. at Hartland to see happen with the old historic Glen Golf Club, 12400 Highland Town House, which used to serve Rd., in Hartland. It is co-hosted as the old township hall. It remains by Livingston County Sheriff at the township’s former township Mike Murphy and 1st National hall property at 10408 Center Rd., Bank. This year, all proceeds will following the township offices benefit Midcourse Corrections moving to its new location at 8420 Challenge Camps and St. Runyan Lake Rd., in 2019. The Joe’s Livingston County. For township has until the end of 2022 details about the outing, visit to make a decision, through an corriganannualgolfouting.com. agreement with the new property owner. The old historic Town House was moved there from its original said results of the survey are not location on Hartland Road as definitive, however, the survey is part of Bicentennial Celebrations a tool to help decide what to do in 1976. It was partially restored with the hall. Approximately 4,400 in 2017 after years of disuse or surveys were sent out in the June tax providing storage for unused bill and approximately 200 surveys items. The junk was removed, have been submitted so far. The the furnace was replaced, the township’s planning consultants exterior as painted, and floors Carlisle Wortman Associates will were redone. The building has tabulate the results and present their not been used since that time. findings to the township board at a Supervisor Mike Cunningham future meeting. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 9 Start your engines... EXTRAS nBack to the Bricks announces Linden Elementary, at 400 S. Bridge could all do our part then, we could this year’s line-up of Tune-Up St., beginning at 3 p.m. Shirt tickets see our friends and celebrate our cars NEEDED Parties – Aug. 11 in Linden will be given when drivers leave the again at all our events now.” staging area. Tune-up Party shirts will “Planning this year’s Tune-Up FOR A PROFESSIONAL The excitement is building for car be given out between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Parties came right down to the lifting enthusiasts as the popular Tune-Up Thursday, Aug. 12, they will be at of the restrictions officially July 1,” Parties rev up the entire week before the the Flushing A, from 4 to 8 p.m. While said Tony Bauer, chairman of the MUSIC VIDEO! main event. Each night, Monday, Aug. there, you can enjoy the DJ and food Tune-Up Parties. “Many of the cities “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen 9 through Saturday, Aug. 14, Back specials. Shirt tickets will be given were excited but hesitant and wanted to the Bricks will make its way into to drivers by ELGA Credit Union Saturday // July 31st six different cities, including Linden, to ensure the safety and health of beginning at 4 p.m., as they arrive at those who will attend. So normally, @ 9am offering attractions and fun activities. the venue. Tune-up Party shirts will Activities may vary by location, but we had our schedule up by May 1 for be given out between 4 and 7 p.m. all to see. These Tune-Up events each ALL SAINTS will include parties with a ‘50s, ‘60s , they will be in Friday, Aug. 13 night will draw anywhere from 200- or ‘70s theme, concessions, vendors, Flint Township at the old VG’s Plaza WEDDING CHAPEL 500 cars, which most will have two live music, and giveaways. on Corunna Road. The vehicles will 114 S. Walnut St. • Howell MI 48843 people in. Happy to say, all cities are Monday, Aug. 9, they will be in enter on Corunna Road. Shirt tickets Davison at John’s Pizzeria and VG’s. will be given to drivers by ELGA thrilled and ready to have us roll on in.” Act as wedding guests Come out and enjoy a band and DJ Credit Union beginning at 4 p.m., To stay up to date on all Back to the from 4 to 8 p.m. Ribs and hot dogs when they arrive at the venue. Tune- Bricks events, visit backtothebricks. for a music video! will be for sale in VG’s parking lot up Party shirts will be given out from org. and pizza at John’s. Shirt tickets will 4:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks and Contact Paul if interested be given to drivers by ELGA Credit a DJ from 4 to 8 p.m. View all stories Union beginning at 4 p.m., when they Saturday, Aug. 14, they will be online at myfenton.com [email protected] arrive at the venue, driver must be in in Mt. Morris. Staging will begin at car. Tune-up Party shirts will be given Mt. Morris High School at 2 p.m. out between 4:30 and 7 p.m. Entry will be off Neff Road. The first Tuesday, Aug. 10, the fun will be 100 cars receive dash plates. There in downtown Swartz Creek. Staging will be a DJ, food trailers, and more. will be at Swartz Creek High School More than 20 awards will be given beginning at 3 p.m. Shirt tickets will at 6:45 p.m. T-Shirt tickets will be be given to drivers by ELGA Credit given to drivers entering the venue. Union, when vehicles leave the Tune-up Party T-shirts will be given staging area. Tune-up Party shirts will out at 7 p.m. be given out between 4:30 and 7 p.m. All events are subject to change. Enjoy the DJ from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Amber Taylor, executive director of LINDEN Back to the Bricks said, “Back to the Wednesday, Aug. 11, they will Bricks has taken the safety and health be in Linden from 4 to 8 p.m. While of our car enthusiasts very seriously. there, you can enjoy the music from We made difficult decisions over the 4 to 8 p.m. Staging will take place at past year and a half, but we knew if we

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Charles Nelson License #2101140011 810-732-7999 10 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Harmful invasive species in Shiawassee River n‘They cause extinction of residential or industrial water intakes. native plants that our wildlife Starry Stonewort: this plant is identi- fied by the whorls of four-six branchlets/ depends on’ leave with blunt tips and star-shaped By Hannah Ball bulbils produced at the nodes. It’s native Linden — The Shiawassee River to Europe and western Asia, and in non- is an important part of the community, native environments, it forms dense mats but not every organism in the river is in bodies of water that can significantly good for the environment. reduce the diversity of other aquatic On Sunday, July 18, the last day of plants. It can impede the movement of River Fest in Linden, Patrick Scanlon, fish, spawning activity, water flow and from the Genesee, Lapeer, Livings- recreational activity. ton, Shiawassee Cooperative Invasive Purple loosestrife: this magenta- Species Management Area (GiLLS leafed plant has a woody, square stem CISMA), led a paddle down the Shia- covered in downy hair is native to wassee River to educate people on the Europe and Asia. In non-native envi- invasive species giving waterways ronments, it can rapidly establish and trouble. replace native vegetation, leading to a He paddled backward so the group reduction in plant diversity. could hear his voice. A few attendants of River Fest, on Saturday, July 17, talk about what organisms There are a few invasive species that CISMA was established in 2019 with they found in the Shiawassee River that morning at the invasive species booth. experts expect to see in the area, includ- the goal to partner with local, state and Photo: Hannah Ball ing Tree of Heaven, a fast-growing federal groups, as well as homeowners deciduous tree with roots that damage and organizations, to educate commu- and nutrition that native plants need to Shiawassee. “The spotted lantern fly sewers and structures and produce nities on invasive species in waterways. flourish. They cause extinction of native which is not in our area but is heading chemicals that inhibit the growth of “Invasive plants are more aggressive plants that our wildlife depends on,” said this way from the Ohio area can dam- other plants. Japanese knotweed, a than native plants. They eat the food Patricia Cockfield, from Keepers of the age fruit trees. Michigan has many shrub with white flowers, grows very fruit trees such as apple and cherry and aggressively and excludes native plants destruction of these trees will have a big by light limitation and releasing a toxin impact on our economy.” that suppresses their growth.

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LOOKING BACK JULY 28 MRI diagnostic imaging 1868: Following its ratification by at this week in the necessary three-quarters of coming to McLaren Fenton U.S. states, the 14th Amendment, granting citizenship to all persons McLaren Fenton is continuing to X-ray services. HISTORY born or naturalized in the United bring more services to Fenton area MRI technology uses a large magnet patients with the addition of a Magnetic and radio waves to look at organs and COMPILED BY SHARON STONE States — including formerly enslaved people — is officially adopted into Resonance Imaging (MRI) diagnostic structures inside the body. It can be used the U.S. Constitution. Secretary imaging unit. The mobile Ingenia 1.5T to diagnosis a variety of conditions, JULY 25 of State William Seward issues S MRI brings revolutionary high- from torn ligaments to tumors. MRIs 1978: Louise Joy Brown, the world’s a proclamation certifying the quality imaging, with a high-quality are especially useful for examining the first baby to be conceived via in vitro amendment. patient experience to this brain and spinal cord. fertilization (IVF) is born at Oldham location. The advanced MRI JULY 29 and District General Hospital in “McLaren Fenton is n McLaren Fenton on technology results in high- Manchester, England, to parents 1967: By the beginning of 1967, proud to bring even more Owen Road has a new quality exams that take Lesley and Peter Brown. The healthy The Doors were well-established health care services closer Magnetic Resonance less time for most patients. baby was delivered shortly before members of the Los Angeles music to Fenton and improve Imaging (MRI) The MRI has a wider bore midnight by caesarean section and diagnostic imaging scene. It was a secondary release access to needed diagnostic opening for more comfort weighed in at 5 pounds, 12 ounces. from their debut album, The Doors, unit. The mobile Louise’s birth made headlines which would become their first services for residents in Ingenia 1.5T S MRI and most scans can be around the world and raised various bona fide smash. “Light My Fire,” southern Genesee County brings revolutionary performed with the patient’s high-quality imaging, legal and ethical questions. which earned the top spot in the and beyond,” said Chad head entirely out of the Grant, executive vice with a high-quality opening for those who may Billboard Hot 100 on July 29, 1967, patient experience. JULY 26 transformed The Doors from cult president and chief operating worry they will have to 1775: The U.S. postal system favorites of the rock cognoscenti into officer of McLaren Health be in an enclosed space. is established by the Second international pop stars and avatars of Care. “By adding MRI services to our Additional benefits include a better Continental Congress, with the ‘60s counterculture. conveniently located campus in Fenton, audio and visual experience to help Benjamin Franklin as its first residents will no longer have to travel patients relax, an AutoVoice system that postmaster general. Franklin (1706- JULY 30 for advanced imaging.” gives clear instructions during the scan 1790) put in place the foundation 1976: American Caitlyn Jenner, who Services begin in early August and process and a ComforTone component for many aspects of today’s mail was competing as Bruce Jenner, appointments are being scheduled now. that reduces scanner noise. system. During early colonial wins gold in the men’s decathlon Appointments can be made by calling McLaren Fenton has even more times in the 1600s, few American at the Montreal Olympics. Jenner’s (810) 496-2430. McLaren Fenton also in store for the greater Fenton colonists needed to send mail to 8,617 points set a world record in offers a suite of other imaging services community as it continues to add to its each other; it was more likely that the event. The secret to Jenner’s their correspondence was with letter success was preparation. In the including 3-D mammography, CT comprehensive health care services. writers in Britain. Mail deliveries from 1970s, most decathletes trained with imaging, ultrasound, bone density, and Learn more at mclaren.org/fenton. across the Atlantic were sporadic other decathletes. Jenner, however, and could take many months to trained with some of the world’s best arrive. There were no post offices in athletes in each of the 10 decathlon the colonies, so mail was typically events. After the win, Jenner enjoyed left at inns and taverns. the unofficial title of “world’s greatest athlete” and appeared in movies, on JULY 27 television and, of course, adorned a 1996: In Atlanta, Georgia, the XXVI Wheaties box. Summer Olympiad is disrupted by the explosion of a nail-laden pipe JULY 31 bomb in Centennial Olympic Park. 1975: James (Jimmy) Riddle Hoffa, The bombing, which occurred one of the most influential American during a free concert, killed a labor leaders of the 20th century, is mother who had brought her officially reported missing after he daughter to hear the rock music failed to return home the previous and injured more than 100 others. night. He disappeared the prior Police were warned of the bombing afternoon from the parking lot of a in advance, but the bomb exploded restaurant in Detroit, not far from before the anonymous caller said it where he got his start as a labor would. Within a few days, Richard organizer. His family filed a missing Jewell, a security guard at the persons report to the Bloomfield concert, was under investigation Township police the next day. Though for the crime. However, evidence he is popularly believed to have been against him was dubious at best, the victim of a Mafia hit, conclusive and in October he was fully cleared evidence was never found and of all responsibility in the bombing. Hoffa’s fate remains a mystery. 12 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

remains under investigation, while officers were finalizing their NEWS POLICE & FIRE although the driver may have investigation on a previous call, a suffered a medical emergency. vehicle with two occupants pulled up to the scene. Police asked the BRIEFS REPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON driver what they were doing and the COMPILED BY SHARON STONE COMPILED BY SHARON STONE MARGARET DRIVE driver told police they were dropping On Sunday, July 18, a deputy off their vehicle for auto work. After LAKE FENTON BOARD OF with the Genesee County Sheriff’s identifying the driver, a 36-year-old EDUCATION SEEKS TO FILL MEDICAL EMERGENCY MIGHT BE FACTOR IN FATAL CRASH Office responded to 12237 Flint resident, police learned he VACANT SEAT An 86-year-old Mundy Township Margaret Drive in Fenton Township had a felony arrest warrant for drug The Lake Fenton Community man died in an automobile crash for a domestic in-progress. Upon possession by the Michigan State Schools Board of Education is Friday, July 16 in Fenton Township. arrival, deputies made contact with Police in Lapeer. The driver was accepting Letters of Interest until Sgt. Andrew Snyder of the the victim, a 31-year-old Fenton arrested and transported to the the close of business (4 p.m.) on Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Township woman, who reported police station until he was picked up Friday, July 30 to fill one vacant said deputes responded to the that she and her boyfriend, 32, of by MSP. The passenger was cleared seat on the Board of Education. intersection of Linden and Lahring Fenton Township, got into a verbal and she was allowed to drive the School Board Trustee Mike Cicalo roads for a personal injury crash. argument and he demanded she vehicle away. submitted his resignation, citing Upon arrival, deputies observed a give back a “promise ring.” The personal reasons. Interested HOLLY POLICE INVESTIGATE GMC Sierra rolled on its side in the victim said he took her purse and persons must live within the Lake would not give it back. The victim CHILD’S FALL FROM ROOF ditch on Linden Road. Deputies On Tuesday, July 13, at 7:50 Fenton Community School District stated he held her down during observed the driver of the vehicle p.m., Holly police officers were and be at least 18 years of age. the argument and she broke her still inside. The male driver was dispatched to a residence by a The selected candidate will serve fingernail. The victim was able to on the Board of Education through removed from the vehicle and caller who stated she was driving leave the residence and contact Dec. 31, 2022. Send letters to: determined to be deceased by past a house and saw a child on the police. The boyfriend was Larry Godlewski, Lake Fenton responding paramedics. The the roof, and a very young child arrested and transported to the Community Schools, School driver was identified as an 86-year- laying on the ground near the Genesee County Jail where he Board President, 11425 Torrey Rd., old Mundy Township resident. house. She stopped her vehicle was lodged for domestic assault. Fenton, MI 48430. All Letters of Preliminary reports indicate the and discovered the child on The sheriff’s office was assisted Interest will be considered by the driver was driving southbound on the ground had fallen from the by the Linden Police Department. Board of Education. Interviews Linden Road. He lost control of roof and had a head injury. The This incident remains under will be held Aug. 3. his vehicle somewhere just north mother was inside the home and of Lahring Rd. This investigation investigation. notified. Officers determined the children had opened an upstairs DRIVER ASLEEP AT WHEEL IN DRIVE-THRU LANE window and climbed on the roof. At 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, The child’s injuries required Fenton police responded to a fast- medical attention. Holly Fire food restaurant on Owen Road on a Department assessed the child report of a driver asleep at the wheel and transported him to a medical in the drive-thru lane. When police facility for treatment. Officers are arrived, they located the car, which investigating. was moved from the lane to clear it PROBATIONER SPEEDING IN for other customers. Lt. Jeff Cross HOLLY ARRESTED FOR OWI said a 21-year-old female passenger On Wednesday, July 14, at 2:48 from Fenton was so intoxicated that a.m., a Holly police officer on patrol she was transported to the hospital stopped a vehicle for traveling 78 for medical treatment. The driver, a mph in a 45-mph zone on N. Holly 26-year-old Fenton man, admitted Road. The officer approached the to drinking and falling asleep at the driver. As the driver spoke, the wheel. He failed field sobriety tests officer could smell a strong odor and a breath test revealed he was of intoxicants and marijuana from over twice the legal limit for alcohol. the driver’s breath and inside the He was arrested and transported vehicle. A female appeared passed to the Fenton police station for out in the passenger seat. The processing. The vehicle was driver, a 21-year-old Flint man, was impounded. determined to have a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. He was FENTON POLICE ARREST FLINT arrested. The female passenger MAN ON WARRANTS was wakened and determined to While investigating an incident be intoxicated but not in need of involving weapons on S. Long Lake medical assistance. The driver Road in Fenton, at 12:50 a.m. on was on probation from a previous July 18, Fenton police encountered conviction. The probation officer was another situation. Lt. Jeff Cross said notified of the new charges. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 13

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A public service announcement from Greater Flint Urgent Relief Fund and View Newspaper Group. 14 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Local jeweler to repair historic bell tower clock nRestaurant group commissions Ronny Medawar to make it ‘come alive again’ By Sharon Stone Medawar Jewelers of Fenton has been commissioned to repair the clock on the tower at the old Fenton City fire station, now the Fenton Fire Hall restaurant. Ronny Medawar made the an- nouncement on social media Thurs- day, July 22. “We are excited to be commissioned by Union Joints to make the Fenton Fire Hall clock tower come alive again,” he said. Medawar said they have begun their assessment of this Fenton land- mark in hopes to complete it within a few months. They took photos of the original Ronny Medawar, owner of Medawar The clock on the bell tower at the former fire station in downtown Fenton has inner workings that they will preserve Jewelers in Fenton, takes measure- not worked in several years. The owners of the Fenton Fire Hall restaurant, as Medawar starts making adjust- ments of the broken bell tower clock which now occupies the building, commissioned Ronny Medawar of Medawar ments and taking measurements for at the Fenton Fire Hall restaurant Jewelers to repair the historical Seth Thomas clock. Submitted photo the new inner movement additions in downtown Fenton. He has been to ensure this iconic clock will last commissioned to repair the historical “We have been clock and watch extremely loud. Instead of making another generation. clock. Submitted photo makers since 1920,” Medawar said. that bell ring again, Medawar will Medawar has built, assembled and install a digital chime to be used serviced thousands of clocks around during the day. It will not be as loud Let the sun pay the world and he said they are proud as the old bell. to do it right here in our own backyard Medawar will focus on making of Fenton. sure the lighting behind the clock is your electric bill! On Thursday, Medawar said sev- up to date and redoing the hands of eral years ago, when Union Joints res- the clock. He said he’ll integrate the WILL SOLAR MAKE SENSE FOR YOU? taurant group established the Fenton old movements as much as he can and Fire Hall restaurant, he reached out keep the nostalgia alive. Call today for a FREE CONSULTATION. Fenton Fire Chief Bob Cairnduff Mention this ad and receive to them about the clock, however, he up to $2,000 off installation said they were too busy at that time said there’s a lot of history and stories to fix the clock. Recently, Medawar with the old fire hall. Just to name a and the owners made contact again. few, he said, “The clock tower served multiple purposes. Inside the tower We offer He said, “It was apparent that we’d The highest was where the fire department hung be a very good fit.” quality equipment our hoses to dry. The hose would hang at affordable Medawar said repairing the clock pricing. all the way into the basement of the will not be an easy fix. The 1938 clock building, allowing it to drip dry. will need new parts fabricated and “The lights on the side of the adjustments will need to be made. clock tower also served as a means Harness the boundless “There’s a lot we have to do,” he said. of communication for the police energy of the sun and On Wednesday, Medawar said that department that was located in the achieve energy freedom! he rang the bell in the tower and at building as well. When the policemen just one-quarter of the sound, it was Solar systems add value to your were out on foot patrol and if a phone home or business and offer a call came into the station that needed fixed electric rate for 25+ years. an officer (before radios), they would Turn this utility expense into View all stories turn on the lights on the side of the income and enjoy a smaller carbon online at tower. The tower could be seen from a 810-922-0163 footprint, improving the world for distance in those days and the officer generations to come. www.Northcoast-solar.com tctimes.com would come back to find out where he was needed.” myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 15 FROM THE DESK community forums, municipal presentations, and social media CONTINUED going to a store, church, etc. about five Continued from Page 4 HOT LINE out of 10 people are not vaccinated and and LAFF Pathways Inc. blasts to plan and communicate our nnn my experience is that almost no one is organization as the overall endeavors. Communication is key wearing a mask. The unvaccinated are as we plan what Triangle Park will I HOPE THE real residents of Tyrone management of the existing and Township aren’t falling for the liberal supposed to wear a mask. soon to be built non-motorized look like in Linden, work to design propaganda being spread by people nnn trails in Fenton, Linden and Fenton new parks when opportunities arise, who recently moved here and don’t TO THE HOT LINE hysteric bragging to the unvaccinated about being Township. work with developers to include know what they’re talking about. I hope anyone who watched the recent able to enjoy ‘a reasonably active, SLPR is also working closely pathway-construction in planning new subdivisions, write grants for board meeting can see the board is no mask life.’ You still don’t get it. All with the city of Fenton during not the problem right now. of us rational, skeptical, mask-less the “Fenton Street Experience,” pathways and parks, and of course, nnn and unvaccinated never stopped a Thursday and Friday evening add new programming as the needs MICHIGAN.GOV HAS 53.2% of being reasonably active. To you I say, event through Oct. 15, originally arise. residents completely vaccinated. When welcome back to our world. designed to support Fenton’s It’s another fun day at SLPR! local businesses hampered by their inability to bring customers into their shops and restaurants during the pandemic. The Street Experience gave businesses the opportunity to utilize the sidewalks and streets to display and sell their products, provide outdoor dining and greet new customers. SLPR’s charge was to provide mini-events during the street experience that could be spaced out in an effort to “COVID-Proof” outdoor events in Fenton. Mini-events include music, dance, children’s games, classic car displays, street performances, a skate park, corn hole, sidewalk chalk, kid’s art displays and building projects, and more. What started as a desire to support and keep our local businesses has also turned into the family go-to event in Fenton. Families are enjoying our terrific restaurants, visiting shops that provide unique merchandise, walking the streets and sidewalks of Fenton enjoying the music and activities. All the positive comments from those who visit, including those who are frustrated by the traffic, the construction set- backs, detours and weather, but are still supportive of being able to come downtown and being a part of this positive experience. What does the future hold for SLPR? SLPR’s work completing The State Bank Trail, moving pathway phases 3 and 4 along in a grant-application process, creating new programming, and looking at the potential for adding a park along the pathway are all on the docket. Our groundwork will include 16 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 17

POLICE & FIRE and swerving over the center line and then off the road edge. The REPORT vehicle was stopped and the driver had a strong odor of intoxicants COMPILED BY SHARON STONE on his breath. The driver was FAKE MONEY REPORTED IN determined to be a 31-year-old HOLLY Holly Township man, who failed On Monday, July 12, at 6:30 sobriety tests and had a blood p.m., Holly police officers were alcohol level over the twice the dispatched to a N. Holly Road limit. The driver was arrested for business for a counterfeit bill report. drunk driving. A manager reported an unknown male customer passed a $5 bill that HOLLY POLICE ARREST the cashier recognized as fake, as it 20-YEAR-OLD FOR OWI had the words “MOTION PICTURE On Sunday, July 18, at 1:47 a.m., a MONEY” printed on the top of the Holly police officer was conducting traffic enforcement patrol on Action Water Sports of Fenton is auctioning off this one-of-a-kind MasterCraft bill. The cashier advised the passer Grange Hall Road and observed ProStar boat to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Submitted photo of the bill, who seemed surprised by it, and paid with real currency. The a vehicle speeding and swerving bill was held for police. out of their lane. The vehicle was Custom MasterCraft ProStar stopped and found to be driven by HOLLY TOWNSHIP MAN a 20-year-old man from Pontiac. ARRESTED FOR DRUNK The officer detected signs of boat to be auctioned DRIVING alcohol intoxication and tested nAction Water Sports holds to partner with to celebrate 50 years On Saturday, July 17, at 12:10 the driver, who denied consuming event to benefit St. Jude of business with MasterCraft, we a.m., a Holly police officer on alcohol. The driver failed sobriety wanted one that embodied family patrol was behind a vehicle tests and was determined to be Children’s Research Hospital support and while we are bringing traveling west on Grange Hall over the limit. He was charged with By Sharon Stone families together, St. Jude is keeping Road and noticed it was speeding operating while intoxicated. Action Water Sports of Fenton is families together.” proud to announce the charity auc- The custom 2021 ProStar cele- tion of a one-of-a-kind MasterCraft brates a 50-year partnership between ProStar to celebrate 50 years of MasterCraft and Action Water Sports. partnership at its Fenton location. It is retrofitted with old-school stars All proceeds from the auction will go and stripes to create an iconic look. In Secure her directly to St. Jude addition to all of the Children’s Research standard features of dreams Hospital. We’re all in a 2021 ProStar, this The auction this fight together one-of-a-kind ski Protect her future opened July 20 and against‘‘ childhood boat also features with life insurance closes end-of-day on a custom fiberglass from Auto-Owners Aug. 4. Anyone can cancer, and bow cover, tandem Life Insurance participate and for partnerships like this trailer, 6.2L Ilmor Company, because more information ultimately help us engine, and gel coat- it’s not about your on auction details, ing. life, it’s about theirs. visit: actionwater. save lives. St Jude’s is a com/fenton-50th- Megan Holt worldwide leader anniversary/. St. Jude regional manager’’ in research, preven- The check presen- tion, and treatment tation to St. Jude will take place Aug. of catastrophic children’s diseases. 5 at the Action Water Sports of Fenton Together, the two organizations anniversary party. The anniversary found similarities in their mission. party will feature live music, food “We’re all in this fight together and drinks. The party is scheduled against childhood cancer, and part- for 5 to 9 p.m. at their showroom at nerships like this ultimately help 8051 Old U.S. 23 in Fenton. us save lives,” said Megan Holt, “Our mission at Action Water regional manager at St. Jude. “We “Serving the area for 49 years” Sports is to bring families together are truly grateful for the opportunity 102 S. Leroy Street on the water,” said Gregg Rising, to partner together, to have some fun, Downtown Fenton general manager at Action Water to auction off an amazing boat, and 810-629-4991 Sports. “When looking for someone save lives.” THE BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY CITY • 000-000-0000 www.bestinsuranceagency.com

42220 (11-16) 18 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com sprayer he purchased with cash. POLICE & FIRE As the man was exiting the store, DODGE CHARGER HELLCAT CLOCKS IN AT 155 MPH ON I-75 the anti-theft alarm activated and a At approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, store employee confronted the man July 18, a Michigan State Police REPORT outside. The man left the box behind trooper was stationary on his patrol COMPILED BY SHARON STONE and drove away in a Ryder short on I-75 near Lahring Road in Holly box-style rental truck before police Township when he registered 155 HOLLY POLICE INVESTIGATING arrived. The employee noticed that miles per hour readings on radar. SHOPLIFTING REPORT the box was extra heavy. Employees Just then, he observed a white On Sunday, July 18, at 12:43 p.m., a discovered the shopper had con- Dodge Charger Hellcat recklessly Holly police officer was dispatched cealed the tools inside the box while passing all other vehicles heading to a N. Holly Road business for shopping and taped the box shut. northbound. The trooper then a report of a man who entered The case remains under investiga- used his laser, which returned the store and walked out without tion. If anyone has information about showing speeds of 150 mph as it paying for two expensive pieces the suspect, they are to call Fenton continued to approach. He caught of equipment. Police were able to police at (810) 629-5311. up to the vehicle about one mile capture images from the security later, conducted a traffic stop and cameras that are assisting in their DRIVER THREE TIMES OVER THE arrested the driver for reckless investigation. LEGAL LIMIT OF ALCOHOL driving. The driver also was issued a At 6:25 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, citation for window tint. The vehicle RETAIL FRAUD SUSPECT FLEES, Fenton police were dispatched to is currently sitting in a tow yard. LEAVES MERCHANDISE BEHIND southbound North Road from Lahring At 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, Road on a report of a yellow Ford Fenton police responded to a trac- Focus all over the road. Callers said Dan Forbush said a Fenton police preliminary breath test revealed tor and farm store off Owen Road in the vehicle was heading south toward officer spotted the vehicle and caught the driver was three times above Fenton for a retail fraud in progress. Fenton City. It had crossed over the up with it on N. LeRoy Street near the legal limit for alcohol. He was An employee told the responding centerline forcing other vehicles to VG’s, where they observed the Ford arrested and transported to Ascension officer that a Hispanic male had scatter to avoid a crash. The Ford Focus nearly strike another vehicle. A Genesys because of his high level of attempted to steal approximately Focus continued eastbound on North traffic stop was initiated and contact intoxication. After his release from the $1,700 worth of tools that he had Road, crossing Adelaide Street and was made with the driver, identified hospital, he was cited for operating a concealed in the box of a pot turning north on N. LeRoy Street. Sgt. as a 33-year-old Fenton man. A vehicle while intoxicated. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 19 CHARGES enforcement officer, knocking him Reconstruction Unit responded to Continued from Front Page to the ground. The code enforcement POLICE & FIRE the scene. It was determined that ordinance violation. officer was able to gain control of the the motorcycle was westbound on Oakwood Drive and lost control. The man showed the letter to village man, being assisted by Village Manager REPORT The motorcycle then crossed the office staff, who advised the man the Jerry Walker. Holly police officers were tied up COMPILED BY SHARON STONE centerline and struck the SUV head letter was mailed from the Holly Town- on. Alcohol does not appear to have ship offices and that he resides in Holly on other serious calls and requested HOLLY RESIDENTS INJURED, assistance from the Michigan State been a factor in the investigation The Township, not the village. Office staff DAVISON MAN KILLED IN incident remains under investigation. explained to him that he would have Police (MSP) and the Oakland County MOTORCYCLE CRASH to speak with township officials about Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and am MSP At 2:12 p.m. on Thursday, July SPEEDER FOUND WITH LOADED the letter. trooper arrived and secured the man 22, Oakland County Sheriff’s HANDGUN IN TRAFFIC STOP Narsh said the man became verbally in a patrol vehicle until a Holly police Office (OCSO) deputies and On Saturday, July 17, a deputy from abusive and aggressive with employees. officer was able to respond. the Brandon Township Fire the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office The village code enforcement officer Holly police took the man into cus- Department responded to observed a Ford Explorer traveling tried to explain that he simply needed tody and arrested him for disorderly a personal injury crash on northbound on U.S. 23 near Thomp- to go to the township offices for a clari- conduct and assault and battery. He Oakwood Road, west of Tonda son Road in Fenton Township. A fication, as this was a township issued has previous convictions for assaultive Drive, in Brandon Township. A traffic stop was initiated due to the letter. The man became loud and argu- behavior and fraud. motorcycle had crashed head- vehicle speeding in excess of 100 on into an SUV. Upon arrival, mentative. The code official tried to de- The code enforcement officer sus- mph. Contact was made with the Brandon Township Paramedics escalate the matter reassuring the man tained minor injuries from the assault, male driver, a 40-year-old Columbus, transported the driver of the Ohio resident. The driver advised he was simply at the wrong location. but was able to continue his duties. motorcycle, a 53-year-old deputies that he was in possession Instead of leaving, the man forced Alcohol did not appear to be a factor. Davison man, to Ascension a handgun underneath the driver’s his way into the secure area of the The case was presented to the Oakland Genesys in Grand Blanc seat. Deputies retrieved the hand- village offices and lunged at the code County Prosecutor’s Office for charges. Township, where he died from his gun and found it to be loaded. The injuries. The driver of the SUV, a driver does not have a concealed 44-year-old Holly man, sustained carry permit and was arrested for RIVER can use the Midwest Invasive Species minor injuries. An 8-year-old carrying a concealed weapon. The Continued from Page 10 Information Network at misin.msu. girl in the SUV was uninjured, driver was lodged at the Genesee and a 3-year-old girl sustained County Jail. This incident remains “Roadside invasive plants come from edu/report. minor injuries. The OCSO Crash under investigation. seeds that attach to tires of cars and con- “Homeowners on the river and lakes struction equipment,” Cockfield said. should learn how to protect the banks “That is one of the reasons we have so from erosion. They should think about many phragmites along the roadside. planting a natural shoreline using na- Birds eat the seeds of invasive plants tive plants vs. a cosmetically beautiful When Comfort Matters! and spread them undigested in their landscape,” Cockfield said. droppings.” Limiting the use of fertilizers and Firewood is another vessel for in- pesticides that can wash into lakes will vasive species because it can carry the help, and limiting the road salt that gets larvae of invasive beetles. Some plants into drains. have long tubers or underground roots. Invasive species also can be found on trash floating along the water. What can the community do? “Please pick up trash as you navigate The Keepers of the Shiawassee the river. Carry a trash bag with you. We schedule numerous paddles to clean have river cleanup days in spring and the river. She said being knowledgeable fall during which we pick up trash and on what is invasive and learning how open up passages through fallen trees to report them is important. The public and log jams,” Cockfield said. SINCE 1941! ELECTION it in person to their clerk’s office or to a Continued from Front Page drop box as soon as possible. Registered voters can vote early with an Absentee To register to vote in person, residents Staley’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Voter Ballot at their clerk’s office now Flushing: 810-659-5572 • Fenton: 248-634-0676 must bring their proof of residency to through Aug. 2, or at their polling place their local election clerk’s office, where on Election Day, Aug. 3. $10 OFF SERVICE CALL they can also be issued a ballot, vote, and For more election information, return it to the clerk in the same visit. www.StaleyPlumbingHeating.com including the location of the local clerk’s Fenton: 2740 Grange Hall Rd. Fenton • Flushing: 121 N. Cherry St. Flushing Those who already have an Absentee office, area drop boxes, and sample Expires 8/31/21 Voter Ballot at home should fill it out, ballots, voters can visit Michigan.gov/ sign the back of the envelope and return Vote. 20 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com ROAD hand at the Monday, July 26 Fenton City Michigan United Credit Union Ribbon Cutting Continued from Front Page Council meeting to present a proposed city officials that the city of Fenton bond to finance road improvements, has had several ballot considerations which could be placed on the November for a street/road millage. Although the ballot. He also will answer questions margin of “no” votes has decreased, each from council members or the public. ballot initiative has been unsuccessful. Markland said no decision was made The roads designated as local and many at the July 19 meeting, but a $24 million major streets/roads have continued to millage lasting 10 years was discussed. deteriorate with the exception of streets Stauder has been working on language that are classified as those eligible for for the proposed millage. Markland said federal aid. with the estimated 2.5% interest rate, A bond issue would be decided by they are looking at a millage request the voters as a ballot issue. of 3.5 mills the first year, instead of The most recent millage question a previous request of 5 mills, with on the ballot was for 5 mills each year amounts decreasing over the years. The for 10 years. The plan was to invest city is looking at an average of 3.03 $2 million per year in street/road mills over the life of the bond. improvements for a period of 10 years. To learn more about this millage Voters rejected this. proposal, Fenton City Council is now Markland said Paul Stauder, the meeting in person again and the meeting city’s financial consultant, will be on begins at 7:30 p.m., at Fenton City Hall. Deanna Koen, vice president of branch operations at Michigan United Credit Union, cuts the ribbon at the ribbon ceremony to celebrate the new name of the credit union on N. Holly Road on Wednesday, July 21. The name a use of the funds that will benefit change was effective July 1. Previously, this location was named Metro $1.2 MILLION Continued from Front Page the community and that additionally North Credit Union, and the name change occurred after merging with enhance economic activity in the The distribution of the funds will Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union and Lakes Community Credit Union community. to form the Michigan United Credit Union. Photo: Hannah Ball come through the State of Michigan “The city has not decided on how from the U.S. Department of Treasury. the funds will be used,” Markland said. The funds cannot be used for roads The period of performance for this or to reduce legacy costs. There are award ends Dec. 31, 2026. Local units several other restrictions for the use of of government may use award funds to the funds. cover eligible costs incurred during the City Manager Lynn Markland told period that begins March 3, 2021 and council members that he is exploring ends Dec. 31, 2024.

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ASA office or visit shorthorn.org or the nation from 28 states to compete for The Reserve Grand Champion Kruyer said, “It was really exciting for juniorshorthorn.com. 22 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Linden’s Hall returns to XC program he ran for to run it By David Troppens “It was a complete God is in control who I ran under, it’s just a great honor to Just five years ago, Trevor Hall was a moment for me,” Hall said. “I’ve always try to carry the tradition and excellence to cross country runner on the Linden varsity loved working with high schoolers, and just see the kids grow not only as runners, boys cross country squad. I worked with high schoolers at church but as humans.” This fall he will be returning to the pro- when I went to (college). Hall met with the runners in April and gram as its new head coach. Initially, he “It’s a real honor. My family has a is working with runners this summer. planned on going for the assistant coach- ton of history with the team. My dad “I was able to go to a track practice ing position, but now he’ll replace Brad and uncles ran for the program and they in April and talk to the distance kids,” Ferrera who also stepped down from the are much better runners than I ever was. Hall said. program recently ... Coming from coach (Clint) Lawhorne CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM SUNDAY, JULY 25, 2021 | PAGE 23 | MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS Trevor Hall will be the new Linden varsity boys cross country coach in the fall. Photo: David Troppens Sports Wednesday Night Wrestling squads dominate this installment of Top 16 By David Troppens a wrestling squad has Races conclude The first two installments of the 2020- finished in the top three. 21 Tri-County Top 16 Teams felt like But, it’s been rare for two strong season a list of Fenton’s top 16, as all of the teams to make our top squads were from Fenton. 16 poll in the same sea- By David Troppens son. This year will be the Linden — For four Wednesdays, However, that’s going to change to- day with our third installment — none of exception. Wrestling’s Linden County Park has been filled strongest season? It was with runners ranging from 3 to 70 in- the three are. One sport that used to be one of the the 2010-11 school year vading the area trails during the late af- when Lake Fenton (No. dominant sports that has had its share ternoon hours. 1) and Holly (No. 2) en- There have been a lot of cheers, a lot of strong teams in our past Top 16 polls joyed the top two spots. of families and a lot of fun. And, during is going to have two teams in this one. Now on to our poll. The Lake Fenton varsity wrestling team is No. 11 on the this summer, there’s been a little more However, as strong as our wrestling No. 11 - Lake Fen- 2020-21 Tri-County Top 16. Photo: David Troppens of all those things than in recent history. teams have been through the years, one ton wrestling: The Blue The Wednesday Night Races at the thing that doesn’t happen often is having Devils have made our Top 16 off-and-on The Blue Devils finished the regular Park have been going on at Linden two teams ending up our top 16. Usually earning spots in five of the first 12 years, season with a 4-1 Flint Metro League County Park since 2002, and this year’s there is one dominant team that challeng- including taking the top spot during the Stars Division title, finishing just below numbers an average were slightly more es for the top spot. In fact, wrestling teams 2010-11 and the 2016-17 school years. Division 2 state runner-up Goodrich. The than 60 runners a week. That’s signifi- have finished at No. 1 three times over But the Blue Devils haven’t been on this Blue Devils took some tiny lumps early, cantly higher than the 161 (approxi- our 13 years of doing this end-of-the- list since last placing at No. 1 until this but just kept getting stronger as the sea- See RACES on 24 school year listing. Another four times year. See TOP 16 on 25

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I feel like we all can years, so that’s awesome,” Lin- learn something from them den girls cross country coach when they are sprinting it out, and race organizer Ben Cox giving it their all and just en- said. “I couldn’t ask for better joying it.” community support and partic- The 1/2-mile race had about ipation. I’m just happy to carry 30 runners in the event during the torch and keep it going. I the final week with plenty of Here are some photos from the know these races have been the young children running with fourth, and final, Wednesday going on for close to 20 years.” a parent. Their times ranged Night Races at the Park at Linden New Linden varsity boys from 3:52 to 8:32. All runners County Park on Wednesday, cross country coach Trevor Hall received a ribbon and those run- July 21. Photos: David Troppens actually was a young half-mile ners who ran in all four races runner in the races when he was earned a special medal, naming price to more than $2). It’s not a child. Now, he’s one of the them “extreme runners.” a fundraiser that we do to make people helping run the event. “It’s a community education money. It’s something we do “Oh yeah, I started when event,” Cox said. “We want to to show the community that I was 4 or 5 years old,” Hall keep it low cost so that any- we want to have runners in this said. “I was the little one with one can participate. We don’t area, and we want to pay them the giant head. ever intend to (raise our event back for their dedication.” Get the smile you’ve 1965 Detroit Tigers already look a lot like the 1968 World Champions always wanted. Editor’s Note: Through Game summary: The the years sports editor David contest started so promising. Troppens has collected histori- Lolich didn’t allow a run cal radio and television broad- through the first four innings, casts of Detroit Tigers games. and minus a Ken Berry solo During the summer, he’ll be home run to start the fifth, featuring some of these games seemed to be pitching rea- through his collection. sonably decent. Offensively, July 25, 1965 Detroit scored three runs in Chicago 10, Detroit 6 “Tiger baseball is the bottom of the third with First game of doubleheader on the air.” a Wert solo home run, ann Network/Announcers: Chi- RBI-double by Cash and an cago radio announcers Bob Elson and Milo RBI-single by Kaline. The Tigers scored a $ Hamilton. fourth run in the fourth when Don Demeter 85 Background: By 1965, the Tigers hit a solo home run. The game felt under the NEW PATIENT SPECIAL -Family Dentistry- were starting to look like the 1968 squad. 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The Tigers ended the season get the two batters he faced and Ron Nis- Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm • Thurs. 8am-3pm • Occasional Sat. 8am-Noon with an 89-73 mark, but only finish in chwitz faced one batter, walking him. fourth place. See TIGERS on 25 myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 25 TOP 16 a good place to place Linden in this poll. Continued from Page 23 The Eagles had an outstanding regular son continued. season, capturing the Flint Metro League Once the wrestling season got to the Stripes Division title, while finishing the state tourney series, the Blue Devils start- regular season with a 17-1 overall dual ed doing their best wrestling. meet record. The Blue Devils defeated Ortonville- The Eagles were entering the individu- Brandon 51-23 and then Holly 47-33 to al and team state tourney series with great win a Division 2 team district title. They credentials to think they could have the followed that up in team regional action team and many individuals go deep into by crushing Owosso 69-6. Then, Lake the post season. The team had plenty of Fenton faced Goodrich for a rematch in wrestlers ranked high including Jimmy the regional championship bout. The Blue Roti (No 2 at 160), Bryce Shingleton (No. Devils gave the eventual state runner-up 3 at 119) and Wyatt Gocha (No. 10 at squad a pretty good battle, losing a 35-21 215). In the team state series, the Eagles were match. The Lake Fenton varsity girls basketball team is No. 9 on our 2020-21 Tri-County the overwhelming favorites in the district Individually, the Blue Devils did fine Top 16 list. Photo: David Troppens as well. Four wrestlers made it to the state considering they defeated the other three finals with Jack Conley (145) earning a squads at it (Lake Fenton, Holly and ing, but apparently no one told them that The Blue Devils won that game 39-32, second-place finish and Zack Hall (130) Brandon) by at least 21 points each. They because they are right back in the top 10 making thoughts of a Flint Metro League a fourth-place finish. would’ve been on the collision course at No. 9. Stars Division the goal. No. 10 - Linden wrestling: The Eagles to have a rematch with Goodrich in the Lake Fenton lost its first contest against Well, the title did happen. Lake Fen- were one of the most frustrating teams of regional title match, but COVID took at Corunna 60-46, creating thoughts that ton won the rematch with Corunna by an the 2020-21 school year because they those chances away. We think placing the maybe this would be a rebuilding season, overwhelming 59-41 score and repeated were never given a chance to show their squad at No. 10 is a good spot. however, the Blue Devils wouldn’t lose its defeat of Goodrich (42-30) as well, set- true potential due to COVID-19 protocols No. 9 - Lake Fenton girls basketball: another regular season game the rest of ting up the postseason. which ended their chances of team and The squad was our No. 5 team a year ago the year. Lake Fenton won its second straight individual glory in the postseason tourna- in what was the Blue Devils’ first-ever Lake Fenton defeated Lapeer 74-16, D2 district title defeating Owosso and ments. Consequently, the sports staff had appearance in our top 16. This season, the Clio 53-16 and Owosso 53-16, setting up Corunna. to use a few other means to try to figure Blue Devils were supposed to be rebuild- a pivotal game at home against Goodrich. CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM

TIGERS lung cancer and Swift died Oct. 17, 1966. Continued from Page 24 Dressen also died that year on Aug. 10. Julio Navarro got the final two outs, Record broken: Chicago pinch hitter but the first batter he faced was John Ro- Burgess made a career being a quality mano who hit a grand slam. The other big pinch hitter, and on this date he broke the hit in the eight-run Chicago stanza was a Major League record for most pinch hits two-run double by pinch hitter specialist by collecting his 108th with his two-run Smoky Burgess. double. The fans at Tiger Stadium gave Why pick a loss?: It was selected be- him a nice applause as the ball was re- cause it was the only game from the 1965 trieved for Burgess. Burgess would finish season I own. It also showed what may his career with 145 pinch hits and would have been the Tigers’ issue of that season hold the pinch hit record for many years. — pitching. The Tigers led the American He still holds the record for driving in 142 League in runs scored but was only fifth RBI in pinch hit situations. No one else in runs allowed. McLain had a strong sea- has ever driving in 100. son, but the rest of the staff was so-so. Lo- Hopefully you know everyone’s first lich wasn’t the pitcher he was in the late names: The Chicago announcers hardly 1960s and early 1970s, as he was up-and- ever said the first name of the play- down, much like this game symbolized. ers in this contest. In some ways it was Manager health issues: Detroit man- fun because I got to test my knowledge, ager Chuck Dressen suffered a heart at- but in some ways it just seemed silly. I tack during spring training and didn’t re- have heard other games from older dates turn until May 31. Ex-Tigers catcher Bob when this was done a little bit, but never Swift managed while Dressen was gone. to the extreme of this game. I was able to However, on May 16, 1966 Dressen suf- figure out all of the Tigers’ players and fered a second heart attack and Swift re- did a pretty good job with the White Sox placed him as well, but then Swift fell ill players as well. There were one or two I before the end of the season. Swift had didn’t know. 26 Sunday, July 25, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 27

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He born to her Laurie 23, 2021 at also was a Stratton beloved loved her Sharp Funeral member of 1931 - 2021 mother, afternoon rides Homes, Fenton the U.A.W., Richard Thomas Stratton Helen Amelia Allinger and through the country and Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake the Holly American Legion - age 90, of Fenton, died father, Benjamin James. spending time at home Road, Fenton, his service will Post #149, and Holly Sunday, May 30, 2021. She had an amazing with her cats and also with be live streamed and may Moose Lodge #1168. He Services will be held 11 childhood roaming the the help of Barb Stilwell, be viewed at the bottom of enjoyed music, Historic AM Saturday, July 31, Rocky Mountains with her Laurie was welcomed his obituary page at www. Reenactments, hunting, 2021 at St. Jude Episcopal many cousins, of which Jody into the Holly Dollies Red sharpfuneralhomes.com. and riding motorcycles. Church, 106 E. Elizabeth Jacobshagen was like a Hatters. Laurie is survived Fr. David Blazek officiating. Surviving are his wife, Janet; St, Fenton. The Reverend sister to her. She married the by her companion of 23 Burial 2 PM Monday, July 26, daughters, Tara Keimer of Tracie Little officiating. first love of her life, Gerald years, Leonard; son, Gary 2021 at Great Lakes National Westland, Kelly (Anthony) Visitation will be held at Reisenauer, on June 9, 1956. (Rachelle); daughter, Cemetery, Holly. Visitation Belcuore of Fenton, Thyra Sharp Funeral Homes, They raised three amazing Sharon (Brad Stilwell); son- was held at the funeral home Carnes of Grand Blanc, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver children, Pamela Ruth, Gary in-law, James Zahringer; from 4 - 8 PM Thursday, Nedra (Nate) Stafford of Lake Road, Fenton Friday, Patrick and Sharon Laurie in sister-in-law, Dorothy July 22 where a V.F.W. Waterford; grandchildren, July 30, 2021 from 4 - 8 PM. Kenosha, Wisconsin. Laurie Reisenauer Thomas. Jeff Memorial Service will be held Asya, Walter, Ashlee, Shaun, Those desiring may make spent her early years as a (Krista) Bentley; Kimber at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, Ella, Madison, Daniel, contributions to St. Jude traditional homemaker. She (Bruce) Marshall; and those desiring may make Camerin, and Samuel; great- Episcopal Church or the enjoyed sewing and would Jodi (Mike) VonWihl. A contributions to the Fenton grandson, Parker; sister, American Heart Association. often give her crafts to beloved grandmother to V.F.W. Curtis Wolverton Post Charlotte Fields of S.C.; Tributes may be shared at those in need. Laurie grew April, Brian (Amber), Amy #3243. Skip was born March sister-in-law, Lisa Campbell www.sharpfuneralhomes. beautiful flower gardens and Jeremiah (Ali), Amber, 8, 1948 in Little Rock, AR, of Argentine; and nieces and com. and freely shared her Mathew and Adam. A great- the son of Shelby Lee, Sr. nephew, Megan, Heather, green thumb tips. Laurie grandmother to Gerald, and Eleanor Cecile (Dinser) and Bill. He was preceded met many people who Ashlee (Cody), Patrick, Meredith. He was a graduate in death by his parents; quickly became friends Autumn, Rodrigo, Jaime, of Clarkston High School. before retiring from Jockey Luis, Isabella and Maddox. A He was a veteran of the stepfather, Calvin Campbell; International in Kenosha great-great-grandmother to Vietnam War serving in the son, Shelby Lee “Skippy” David Bowren where she supervised the Enzo, Isabelle, Everlee and U.S. Army. He married Janet Meredith, III; granddaughter, David Bowren - age sample department. After another on the way, Sophia. S. Honeycutt July 17, 1993 Caraline Rose; and brother, 68, died July 18, 2021. Gerald passed away in Special nephews and niece in Ortonville. Skip retired in Bill Campbell. Tributes Services provided by Sharp 1993, Laurie enjoyed going Daniel, Colleen and Jeff. She 2006 from GM Truck and may be shared at www. Funeral Homes. www. to Dinner theater events with was preceded in death by Bus Plant #6 in Pontiac after sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. her sister-in-law, Dorothy her husband, Gerald; and 33 years of service. He was Reisenauer Thomas. In daughter, Pamela Zahringer. a member of the Fenton 1998 Laurie left Kenosha to According to Laurie’s wishes join her youngest daughter, no services will be held. Sharon, in Holly, where Memorial donations to the she was blessed to meet Michigan Humane Society. VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. TCTIMES.COM the second love of her life, www.dryerfuneralhomeholly. Leonard Bentley, and gained com. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, July 25, 2021 35 Obituaries Kenneth Gerald Gifford David Newsom Rodney Sellers David Newsom - age Rodney Sellers - age 1935 – 2021 61, died July 19, 2021. 72, died July 15, 2021. FUNERAL ETIQUETTE Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp Kenneth 1956. He WHAT CAN I DO TO Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. 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Don’t St. John the Evangelist Church, Fenton; Knights worry about bringing up Catholic Church, 300 N. of Columbus, Fenton the pain and emotion of the Adelaide Street, Fenton. Council #7418; Assembly loss, they are well aware Father Robert Copeland 2031; Flint Carving Club Elsie Anderson Timothy Kurnik Elsie Anderson - age Timothy Kurnik - age of that. By remembering celebrant. Burial to follow and a member of UAW such occasions as at St. John Cemetery, Local 659. Surviving are 97, died July 18, 2021. 78, died July 14, 2021. Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp wedding anniversaries Fenton. Visitation was son, Steven (Lisa) Gifford and birthdays, you are not held 5 - 7PM Friday, July of MN; grandchildren, Funeral Homes. www. 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