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tctimes.com Scrub, wash, wax, ONLINE COMMENTS dust, repeat u The DDA isn’t seri- Deep cleaning of buildings ously going to beg New keeps school custodians ‘‘ Moon to come back, are busy all summer long they? I did PR work for years By Tim Jagielo and a part- [email protected]; 810-433-6795 time person Lake Fenton — While the halls are de- could easily market for void of staff and students, floors are being the city, if they even need stripped and waxed as furniture is cleaned anyone to market in these down economic times.” by hand at West Shore Elementary To the person who School, of Lake This is the said ‘enough of the gay Fenton Community time when the ‘‘float, the world isn’t end- Schools (LFCS). ‘‘ ing.’ Maybe not the world, Equipment lines buildings get but normal American life is. the hallways as a Madness is all around us.” a deep, deep latchkey session cleaning. goes on at the other I wish the Times Tim Jalkanen would print vital statistics, side of the building. FAPS superintendent ‘‘ such as mar- At Lake Fenton, ’’ riages, births the team of custo- and divorces, dians from individual schools is pooled into in every issue. Everyone I one group that attacks one building at a time. know would This week, they’re taking care of West Shore read it. Thank you.” Elementary. Thousands of students and staffers can re- Neither Fenton nor ally beat up a school building during the year, the DDA need a full-time and this is when custodians at local schools ‘‘marketing person. It is, get caught up, and get schools spotless for the at most, a 16 hours per week job. Please use our TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO first day of school. money more wisely.” Lake Fenton Community Schools custodian Sue Rogner grabs a mop and bucket from a “It’s a major thing that they do all summer,” hallway at West Shore Elementary on Monday. Furniture is pulled out as floorsare stripped LFCS Superintendent Wayne Wright said. 810-771-TEXT and re-coated. All area schools are receiving a deep cleaning before school starts. See CUSTODIANS on 7 (8398) TEXT YOUR Fenton beer Free resources at HOT LINE bandit busted your local library by video Library card is easy to get, free to in-county residents uTimes story generates By Yvonne Stegall numerous leads for police [email protected]; 810-433-6792 Fenton — You may not know this but By Sharon Stone getting a library card is completely free. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO [email protected]; 810-433-6786 However, while the library offers free use of library system in the tri-county area. While When Fenton police asked the its books, people still steal books from them. some books come up missing here and there, community for help in identifying a According to Darwin McGuire, the Gen- he said, “People realize that the services suspect in a theft esee District Library’s Technical Services are free and available to them anyway.” of beer from a lo- Manager, theft is not a huge issue with the See RESOURCES on 6 cal grocery store, more than a doz- en people called Fenton Township at standstill over mute swans in providing the name of the same Unless DNR acts, beautiful but was for the adult mute swans more than individual. invasive birds may be here to stay the safety of the people chased by the wild- The front page life when out enjoying summer activities By Yvonne Stegall of the Wednes- See MUTE SWANS on 9 KNOW YOUR [email protected]; 810-433-6792 day, July 16 issue of the Times, a SWANS story called, “Beer run caught on tape,” Fenton Twp. — The Fenton Township see page 9 prompted numerous people to call po- Board of Trustees is at a standstill over the lice with leads. reported problems with mute swans around Police responded to the VG’s grocery Ponemah, Squaw, and Tupper lakes. Five See BUSTED on 7 concerned residents of the lakes spoke at the meeting on Monday, but their concern 2 Wednesday, July 23, 2014 MIDWEEK TIMES www.tctimes.com County commissioner scolds Holly Township for controversial land grab uSupervisor Smith pounds Michigan Department of Environmental Quality trust as well as other State and gavel, calls Oakland County Federal sources. commissioner out of order The plan might also be used to ap- ply for private grants. Funds received By Terry Connell [email protected]; 810-629-8282 would be used for maintenance of Holly — With a public See LAND on 8 hearing of the 2014-2019 Holly Township Recre- ation Master plan on the TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO scheduled agenda, the Holly Enbridge Energy was the last company to complete a pipeline project, which in Township Hall was filled to some cases, caused major headaches for residents. near capacity by residents. Several attended to hear how this plan would im- pact a 10-acre parcel once Natural gas pipeline coming owned by Holly Township u residents Timm and Maria Rose and Tyrone facility,” and meetings are already being Smith. townships could face held to discuss it. The Master Plan and more property destruction It will impact residents in Tyrone addendum, represent a nec- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TERRY CONNELL and Rose townships, with a start date essary step toward the ap- Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman ad- By Tim Jagielo of January 2016. It’s called the “Rover plication process for grant dresses the Holly Township Board concerning a [email protected]; 810-433-6795 Pipeline Project,” by Texas-based com- funding available from the controversial land acquisition. The Federal Energy Regulatory Com- pany, Energy Transfer. mission calls it an “interstate natural gas According to company literature, permits will be filed in January, with a January 2016 construction start date. The 42-inch underground line would CLOSED SUNDAY DURING JULY & AUGUST travel from Pennsylvania in a rough arch up through M i c h i g a n I’m real where there are concerned some intercon- ‘‘ nections, ac- about it. We cording to En- just went ergy Transfer. through The line would end in Ontario, Enbridge last Canada. The year. Michigan leg Debbie Miller stretches 175 Rose Township’’ clerk miles. THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY T y r o n e 9AM TIL 8PM 9AM TIL 8PM 9AM TIL 5PM Township Supervisor Mike Cunning- TH TH TH ham said there is a lot they don’t know JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 26 at this point — but he appreciates the company providing information up front. On the township website is a group of informational links provided by the STOREWIDE DISCOUNTS company, which gives basic, general information about natural gas, and the INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE STORE pipeline project itself. The rub, is that the new project may 2 PC 5-DRAWER use the same easement that was just ac- RECLINER cessed by Enbridge in both townships, CHEST withn a extensive project that disrupted SECTIONAL $ residents, causing both noise and prop- $ 149 erty destruction. 888 Property owners had the opportunity Compare at $1699 to negotiate compensation for the use of SOFA & their land, and property was supposed to be restored once the project was LOVESEAT completed. 2 PC Corsicana Naples Plush “I’m real concerned about it,” said $ Rose Township Clerk Debbie Miller. $ TWIN 2 pc set...... 199set “We just went through Enbridge last LA-Z-BOY year.” 699 $ Residents dealt with removed trees, ROCKER FULL 2pc set...... 269set RECLINER noise and even being blocked from their $ own driveways in some spots. QUEEN 2pc set..... set $ Take With 299 As of right now, Cunningham said the 299 residents are pretty calm about it, and $ may even be used to dealing with utility ...... TWIN MATTRESS 86 companies. “It’s pretty quiet,” he said. WALL “I don’t think the tensions are as high.” RECLINER An informational meeting took place (810) 629-5081 on July 14 in Tyrone Township and the Furniture Inc. 1030 Silver Lake Rd. $ 95 Times will post any information about upcoming meetings as soon as it be- DELIVERY AVAILABLE 199 Fenton comes available. See PIPELINE on 7 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 PAGE 3 www.tctimes.com FEATURESANDNEWS

Police&Fire Weightlifting report made safer, CONSTRUCTION ITEMS STOLEN more efficient Sometime between 10 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a.m. on July 21, uFormer Fenton residents unknown suspects stole numer- design new equipment — ous items from a construction site of the old Mo Doggies bar on trial use at Fenton Fitness at the corner of Torrey and North roads in Fenton. The owner of By Sally Rummel the new restaurant, Big Cats Bar [email protected]; 810-629-8282 and Grill, told Fenton police that It didn’t take “rocket science” to invent $3,500 worth of special barn a new state-of-the-art piece of commer- wood, a water heater, a $2,000 cial gym equipment called the VersaSpot, box frame for the new busi- but it took the 30-year friendship of a ness sign, $1,000 in construc- NASA rocket propulsion scientist and tion lumber and $1,500 in steel sections were stolen. The items a CCI sales engineering manager to get were stored outside on the west their invention off the ground. side of the building. Police are Former Fenton residents Joe Polidan working with nearby businesses TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO and Ryan York are the brains and brawn to see if surveillance footage behind a piece of equipment they expect reveals any leads. If anyone has Co-inventor Ryan York of Chicago, formerly of Fenton, demonstrates a flat press with 130 pounds using the VersaSpotter on Friday. The machine is adjustable, tested for 650 will revolutionize the commercial fitness information, they are to call Fen- industry. Best friends since they were 4 ton police at (810) 629-5311. pounds, and can make a spotter unnecessary. years old, this active duo has spent the last LOUD PARTY LEADS five years dreaming up, then designing TO MULTIPLE ARRESTS equipment that secures heavy dumbbells Five individuals were arrested into position so that lifters don’t expend after Fenton police responded to all their energy before and after lifting. a loud party complaint in the 2000 While Polidan and York’s professional block of Kellogg Drive at midnight on July 19. Lt. Jason Slater said careers kept them at opposite coasts af- the 21-year-old resident was ar- ter their college years, they actually did rested for allowing people under live together for a time when both were the age of 21 to consume alcohol See WEIGHTLIFTING on 8 See POLICE on 9

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Chicago — ‘bad’ parents that the band was in for All submissions, if approved for  my kind of town? Despite the growing consensus that repair. Sure it was. publication, must be 50 words or READING ABOUT THE Frank Sinatra’s song about Chicago,  less and do not necessarily reflect Fenton DDA deciding mass incarceration is not the way to cure the views of the Tri-County Times. We ‘My Kind of Town,’ ‘the town that won’t DOES FENTON RE- reserve the right to edit for clarity, what to do about a PR all social ills, there seems to be a new ALLY need a market- length and liability. consultant firm. Their firm let you down,’ seems dated in light of the trend toward prosecuting parents who ing firm? DDA never quit because they didn’t recent weekend’s shooting spree that left fall short of prevailing ideals. seems to have a problem like criticism and they 16 dead and dozens wounded in 53 sepa- Take for example the case of Debra spending money that is not theirs. What want to beg them to reconsider and pay rate incidents. According to the Chicago do we get for that expense? The stupid them $100,000. Does the DDA realize Harrell, who was jailed and charged motto ‘Be Closer?’ What a waste. that foolish spending is taxpayer money? Tribune, ‘The victims were among 82 recently with ‘unlawful conduct toward  Why beg someone who doesn’t like people shot between Thursday afternoon a child’ in North Augusta, South Caro- JUST READ THE Hot line about some- Fenton? and early Monday.’ lina. Her crime: leaving her 9-year-old one having problems with the Linden  Chicago wasn’t alone in the Inde- daughter alone to play with a few dozen post office. My mail is always being deliv- OUR STATE LEGISLATORS work three pendence Day violence. New York City ered to the wrong address. I have called days a week and only 85 days a year. other kids in a local park while Harrell to complain and the postmaster is never The salaries they receive are obscene. and Detroit combined for 10 dead in 46 went to work. there. How difficult can this job be? You want to cut state spending? I know shootings, but let’s stick with Chicago Freelance writer Kim Brooks found  where to start. where violence in mainly poor African- that to be true, as she recounted in a Sa- TO THE BLONDE in the white Grand  American and Hispanic neighborhoods Prix. Did you park in the handicap spot at HAVING TRAVELED IN most states, it lon article about her own arrest. She left the convenience store because you are is true that Michigan has the worst roads has become a way of death. her 4-year-old son in the car alone for a blonde, lazy, rude, or inconsiderate? You in the country and Genesee County has Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the famil- few minutes while she bought a pair of sure weren’t handicapped. the worst roads in this state. I would be iar statement that such violence is ‘simply headphones. Although she didn’t deem  embarrassed to tell anyone that I was the unacceptable.’ He blames parents (absent that move to be unsafe or unusual, a ‘good WHO WAS IT who thought it would be county road commissioner of this county. fathers would be more to the point) and good to move ‘Taste in Fenton’ to Thurs-  Samaritan,’ as she put it, videotaped her day night along with a car show, Farmers PERSONALLY, I DON’T argue with insufficient gun laws (of which Chicago has offense. Market and the concerts in the park, all liberals because it only encourages them. some of the toughest in the nation). Police She eventually agreed to do 100 hours to Aug. 7? So disappointed, and where Liberals have a kind of learning disabil- Superintendent Garry McCarthy suggested of community service and to take parent- will people who might want to attend, ity where government and authority is that stiffer penalties for gun crimes might ing classes. park? concerned. Our Constitution expressly reduce the violence. So the way to fight  forbids concentrating too much power to Her case also brought a lot of sympa- IT SHOULD BE very obvious to people a few. criminals who have no respect for life or law thy from Lenore Skenazy, a former New who follow politics that Obama doesn’t  is to pass more laws they are sure to violate? York Sun columnist who made a national want to be president anymore. OBAMA IS SUCH a great politician. He’s What would the great civil rights lead- splash with a 2008 column about her  attended more than 400 fundraisers since ers of the past think of their youth today? decision to let her 9-year-old son take I CERTAINLY CAN pray that gay mar- being elected and he still has time to play Did they sacrifice their time, liberty and, riage doesn’t become more acceptable. over 175 rounds of golf while America’s the subway by himself. Letting your kids Take out your Bible and read Leviticus and world’s stability is in disarray. in some cases, their lives so that those who roam free helps them learn and grow, 20:13. ‘If a man lies with a man as one  came after them could murder each other Skenazy argues, unlike the ‘bubble-wrap lies with a woman, both of them has BRIEF HISTORY LESSON — when in the streets? Would they tell them they kids’ raised by us more paranoid parents. done what is detestable.’ (and the verse Clinton ran for governor of Arkansas should be ashamed? Do these depraved To me that view sounds more appro- goes on). his aides told him that if he could get killers even know the meaning of shame?  his wife pregnant he was a shoo-in to priate to the small-town world of a half- WHAT ARE THE event planners in win. So he did. Then, while in office, his On Fox News Monday night, Juan Wil- century ago in which I grew up. Today’s downtown Fenton thinking? You don’t wife didn’t dare divorce him because he liams faulted the ‘black church’ for not world is so immersed in horror stories invite company to come to your house would have no chance of getting elected doing more to rescue African-Americans about abducted children and kids dying in and then begin major construction. again. So she didn’t. Also, Obama of- from cycles of violence and poverty. Too  fered her a deal that if she’d drop out many ‘reverends’ have traded eternal locked cars that merely leaving children WHAT THE KING wrote about Obama of running for president so he could be unattended can be grounds for arrest. is right on. He did not have the experi- elected he’d give her Secretary of the truths for temporal power. While not ignor- That helps to explain why Tennessee ence needed for this position at all. He State. She took it. ing slavery and discrimination, most once has taken the extreme and, I believe, dan- doesn’t know what he is doing at any  preached messages about righteousness, gerous step of passing the nation’s first end of the scale. Can you imagine if we ALL OF THE negative comments about sin and redemption. Too many modern had another 9/11. God help us. ‘Under the float trying to educate people on the state law that specifically criminalizes advisement’ doesn’t get it. contributions of Americans who hap- ‘reverends’ have made their bed with the taking drugs while pregnant.  pened to have been gay, yet not one Democratic Party, which has delivered In recent years, we have seen a broad WHO GAVE THE ‘approval’ for the complaint about the pick-up truck proudly their people from nothing, and has mostly spectrum of politicians and activists push mural in Linden? This is a huge project, waving its confederate flag from the kept the poor mired not just in economic for alternative sentencing that reduces the however it is a historical town, the mural tailgate? That offended this straight white poverty, but a poverty of spirit. doesn’t even have any significance to female more. The solution is not external, but internal. expensive mass incarceration of nonvio- Linden. They could have painted the  lent offenders, mostly in the government- millpond with the river that would have WENT TO VG’S to recycle batteries No one can respect another person’s life sponsored war on drugs. been beautiful. and was told they don’t accept them and property until he respects himself. We also need to look seriously for  anymore. And that respect comes only through a THE FENTON COMMUNITY Orchestra spiritual awakening, which no politician alternatives to prosecution that can avoid rehearses Thursdays from 6-8 at the See HOT LINE throughout Times a new war on parents. has the power to create.

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“‘The Twelfth Planet: “I can’t think of a “Dr. Seuss’ ‘Green Eggs “I loved ‘The Art of Rac- “I like books about “My favorite books are Book 1 of the Earth specific title, but I like & Ham.’ I’m a kid at ing in the Rain’ by Garth sports, anything like a condensed Reader’s Di- Chronicles,’ by Zecharia crime mysteries.” heart.” Stein. It’s interesting be- biography about coaches gest stories. I get them at Sitchin.” cause it’s a novel told by and old players.” the Loose Center.” — Dennis Johnson, a dog’s point of view.” — Troy Roberts, Lake Orion — Mark Berisaj, Fenton Fenton — Stacey Johnson, Fenton — Randy Laur, Fenton — Curtis Gavette, Linden www.tctimes.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, July 23, 2014 5

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The hardest part is proving you are one of the first steps that the police a resident, which simply means bringing must take is to attempt to identify a your ID with you (photo ID or driver’s suspect. license). Patrons under the age of 18 must In some cases, the evidence quickly have the sig- establishes whom the suspect may nature of a be including when they are actually There is very parent or caught in the act, there are eyewit- guardian. nesses or they confess to the crime. little deliberate According However, there are times when ‘‘ there is no obvious suspect and the vandalism. to the GDL Darwin McGuire w e b s i t e , police must conduct a different type of Technical Services GDL’’ “Any resi- investigation based upon what is found dent of Gen- at the crime scene or elsewhere. This TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO can involve using scientific evidence Rosemary Burgess of Zonta International of Fenton runs her Safety Town class esee County, Tyrone Township, Deerfield Township, or Mideastern Michigan gathering techniques including trying through exercises last Thursday. The program recently graduated 100 pre-kin- to match fingerprints. Such fingerprint dergarten kids, who learned about street, school bus, stranger and dog safety Library Cooperative (MMLC) service area may obtain a Genesee District Li- matching has been used by the police from teachers and local public safety officials. Behind them is the model of the to identify suspects for more than a city to learn about street safety. brary Card.” As well, “Any Genesee County prop- hundred years with the first reported erty owner (excluding cemetery plots) conviction based upon a match occur- may obtain a library card with proof of ring in 1902. ownership.” Scientific evidence has come a While your library card is not good long way since then and perhaps the forever, at the 3-year expiration mark most publicized and reliable scientific your GDL staff members will verify your method of identification in the modern NOW address and information in order to renew age is deoxyribonucleic acid or ‘DNA’ your card. You are responsible for any testing. fees on your card, so the library suggests All of us (with the exception of HIRING treating it like a credit card. identical twins) have a unique DNA IMMEDIATE Aside from the occasional missing ‘fingerprint.’ book, McGuire says that sometimes the In the DNA testing process, a Full and Part Time library does experience book vandalism specialized laboratory extracts DNA Sales Positions Available. — but kids just being kids usually cause from a number of possible sources Sales Experience Required. it. When children do not know the differ- including saliva, semen, tissue, hair, Apply in person with resumé ence between a real book and a coloring and cheek cells. These ‘sources’ can be obtained from almost anything that and wage requirements. book and write or color in a library book McGuire said this allows the library an comes in contact with a human such as True Craftsmanship for 67 Years opportunity to teach children and their a drinking cup, toothbrush, clothes, or Sawyer parents about proper book care and usage. a licked envelope. Jewelers “There is very little deliberate vandal- The end product is a DNA profile 101 N. ADELAIDE, FENTON ism,” said McGuire. or fingerprint. MON.- FRI. 9-6 • SAT. 9-4 Though membership is free, you might Once the DNA profile is completed, run into with a library account some fees. it can be compared to other known If you lose or misplace your library card profiles for identification purposes and need a replacement, there is a $2 fee. to help with criminal investigations. Overdue items are another $2 fee, no mat- DNA testing has proven to be invalu- ter how late they are. If you lose an item able in not only convicting the guilty that you checked out from the library, but also exonerating the innocent. Of A district based on the replacement cost will depend on the course, there are other uses for DNA A’s replacement price of the item. There is profiles including paternity testing and cademics rts thletics also a fee for broken CD/DVD/Video identifying the deceased. A A A Game cases, which is also $2.00. In Michigan, we have a statute that The library is full of great items, for requires a DNA sample to be taken learning and enjoyment. Even if you are in many criminal cases upon arrest School of Choice not a resident of Fenton, you can still or conviction. Additionally, to aid in enjoy the use of the library, with a non- investigations, the FBI has a national Holly Area Schools is accepting applications resident card. A non-resident card may DNA database where DNA profiles can be sent to see if there are matches. (August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2014) be purchased for $100 per year, or at the rate of $10 per month. for grades Kindergarten through Twelve for its 2014-2015 Schools of Choice program. Other Library Services Calendar of • AudioBook rental • Public use computers, plus free Wi-Fi Sec 105 – within Oakland County and Sec 105 (c) – contiguous counties • DVD rental events • Video games including Wii, Xbox 360, Holly Area Schools is committed to helping • WiiU and PS3 games Holly Heritage Farmstead your child become a 21st century learner: • Faxing Farmers Market The community is invited to attend Critical Thinker • Effective Communicator the weekly Farmers Market, to take Respectful, Responsible Citizen • Quality Worker Keep up with the Times place from 3 to 8 p.m. every Fri- day through Oct. 24. The Farmers Collaborative Worker • Community Contributor Market will feature fresh produce, DAILY! local artisans, antiques and col- Applications may be accepted by contacting: lectibles. Potential vendors may call Ann Fischer – Pupil Services Amy at (248) 240-1888. The Friday Holly Area Schools – 920 Baird Street, Holly, MI 48442 Call (248)328-3106 or fax (248)328-3145 – www.has-k12.org event takes place at 13409 North www.tctimes.com Holly Road in Holly. www.tctimes.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, July 23, 2014 7 PIPELINE HOT LINE CONTINUED Continued from Page 2 THE DDA SAYS they want people to At this point, assuming there will be come to Fenton, and there are many more property destruction is specula- wonderful events downtown. What tion, though should a pipe go down near are they going to do when the clas- the existing ones, there will have to be sic cars are using the street spots? excavating, which falls along residents’ I think the city should put a parking structure in place of the building properties. for sale on LeRoy and Silver Lake Cunningham said the role of the Road. Charge for the parking to pay township government is to channel for the cost. If you build it, we will information to them, and make sure come. the company compensates residents for    I HEAR ALL the Democrat Obama their land use, doesn’t destroy any roads, supporters defend a decision to go or dumps waste materials illegally. “This to a fundraiser when the Russians is more of a federal DEQ issue than a shoot down an airliner and Israel local issue,” he said. invades. The fundraiser was held in the Hampton’s, the wealthiest zip Vicky Granado, company spokesper- code in the United States. Incred- son, said the route is not established yet. ible. Homeowners within a 500-mile radius    of the possible route still have to return WE DO HAVE a say in the art. Go to letters of permission, to let the company a meeting. I haven’t cared for every piece, but I’ve always found some- survey their land to help determine the thing that I do like. Great job DDA. route. She said the pipeline route may    utilize current easements, or establish TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO IN RESPONSE TO the person new ones, depending on the surveys. Lead Custodian Dolly Patterson waxes a first-grade classroom at West Shore claiming treason against Obama, There are currently no Energy Transfer Elementary on Monday, which only takes a few minutes. Each desk (below) and last time I checked Americans company meetings scheduled, but there chair is scrubbed by hand. have the constitutional right to free speech. Well that is unless Obama may be federal meetings coming up. Superintendent Tim Jalkanen. Furniture tries to take that away from us. While early in the game, “It is in motion,” CUSTODIANS she said. Continued from Front Page is moved out of the classrooms, the carpet “These buildings are spotless when the is washed and scrubbed, and furniture is kids come back to school.” cleaned from top to bottom. Three to four coats of wax are added BUSTED is complete, they will be presenting Wright said they’ll spend three weeks Continued from Front Page to makes sure they can handle the traffic. their case to the Genesee County Pros- on one building before they move on. store on Silver Parkway on July 14 Carpets are shampooed, and stains are ecutor’s Office for arrest warrants. Fen- Torrey Hill Intermediate School and the to investigate the larceny complaint. removed. “That’s a major portion of what ton police are working with a nearby middle school are already done. They’ll Employees observed the unknown they’re doing,” said Jalkanen. police department of where the suspect work four, 10-hour days a week, and try to man in the video surveillance foot- Aside from cleaning, technology is resides, to help locate him. lay down wax when it’s cool and dry out. age allegedly stealing an undisclosed also being upgraded and maintained at Slater said detectives are verifying Custodian Casey Jacobs washes amount of beer just after 2 a.m. all local schools, from the software to everything and the suspect’s vehicle orange chairs and brown desks with a Lt. Jason Slater said the tips are ap- cleaning computer cases and monitors. matches the description of the white group of three on Monday. She said the preciated and once their investigation pickup truck seen at the scene. lighter colored ones take longer to clean, Both Linden Community Schools, but each chair takes an average of five and Holly Area Community Schools use minutes. She feels she’s actually busier contracted services instead of in-house now, because there’s a time crunch. custodians, whose cleaning work is also Some Lake Fenton custodians like underway. BE COMFORTABLE Geralyn Brown, only do cleaning work in the summer, while working as school aides during the school year. Of getting the rooms ready for students and staff $ she said, “It’s a job not a lot of people think about.” Tim Schmieder, director of operations 50 ON ANY DIAGNOSTIC at Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) SERVICE CALL said the 21 custodians stay in their re- spective buildings for cleaning, instead The best pricing around on new, high-efficiency equipment! of pooling together like in Lake Fenton. Obviously the biggest thing is clean- ing classrooms, with curtains and shades D&T Heating and Cooling Co. and dust removal. 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Not only does this limit a lifter’s performance ability, it’s also unsafe to handle these heavy weights before and after lifting.” Polidan, a 1998 graduate of Lake Fenton High School, says Our goal that VersaSpot is to be in big can also be ‘‘commercial valuable to lift- ers as a base- gyms, like line to improve Gold’s, standardizing Powerhouse, their technique. “It eliminates LA Fitness, the variables,” etc. said Polidan Joe Polidan of Pocomoke Co-owner of VersaSpot City, Maryland. ’’ With this TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO new patented mobile device, a weight- Co-inventor Ryan York (left) talks with Jeff Tirrell, program director at Fenton Fitness on Friday. The VersaSpotter weighs 250 lifter can lift up to 30 percent more weight pounds, and may cost around $2,400, though this unit was given by the company. by using VersaSpot. It can be used with any dumbbell exercise, from a flat dumb- The VersaSpot was patented in June into the marketing and distribution phase. Tirrell was excited to be on the receiving bell press, to decline and incline dumbbell after a two-year process. Now that the “Our goal is to be in big commercial end of this new innovation. “Once people press, military press, rows, flies, shrugs, design and manufacturing phases are in gyms like Gold’s, Powerhouse, LA Fit- try it, I can see how they’ll like it,” he triceps extensions, pullovers and curls. process, this patented invention moves ness, anywhere that offers dumbbells,” said. “From a gym standpoint, it’s also said Polidan. VersaSpot is being manu- good for safety and for less damage to factured at Benz Metal in Menomonee the weights.” Falls, Wisconsin, currently in lots of five York and Polidan plan to check back as they are ordered. with Tirrell in coming weeks to see how Outdoor Project Season The friends were back home in Fenton lifters are using the VersaSpot. It’s also last week to install the VersaSpot inside being used at NASA Wallops Flight • Mulch • Soil Fenton Fitness & Athletic Center on Facility in Virginia and at Harbor Beach • Stone • Fertilizer Friday. “We want lifters to try it inside a High School. commercial gym and give us feedback,” York and Polidan have also designed • Unilock Pavers said York. a website and YouTube video about their • Irrigation Supplies Fenton Fitness Program Director Jeff new invention, at versaspot.com. • Sand • And More! LAND with fines of $300 a day.” Stating PHH Continued from Page 2 Bank requested Holly Township split the DELIVERY existing recreation areas and to create new property, Hoffman continued, “The Town- AVAILABLE! areas, trails, and river access. The action ship said it will never be split. They told the 810-629-5200 plan provides general intent in non-specific Smiths the same thing.” detail of actions the Holly Township Board Hoffman’s comments were tempered Open 7 Days a Week Mon. - Fri. 7am-7pm • Sat. & Sun. 9am-5pm of Trustees wishes to take over the next five several times by Holly Township Supervi- 380 S. Fenway Dr., Fenton years in order to improve recreational op- sor Dale Smith’s gavel, who repeatedly www.miscapesupply.com portunities for residents and visitors. ruled Hoffman “out of order.” The Master Plan, presented in draft Located on the southwest corner of form, was approved unanimously by Holly Township in section 31, the property the Board during its meeting on July 15. remains in litigation and since undergoing According to Treasurer foreclosure sale in May Mark Freeman, the draft The Township said 2008 has been subject will undergo minor edit- to multiple decisions ing to correct spelling ‘‘it will never be split. by Oakland County’s errors before becoming They told the Smiths 52-2 District Court, State available to the public, the same thing. of Michigan Court of in its final form in about Appeals, and later the Bob Hoffman 30 days. Oakland County commissioner Oakland County Circuit Public comment was ’’ Court. filled with a mix of statements from those Smith currently owns one five-acre plot voicing general support for the master plan, north of the 10 acres in question, and an- and several Holly Township residents who othere fiv acres immediately east — both of expressed concern over a section of the plan which are now landlocked and inaccessible titled South Holly Township Recreation since being evicted from the adjoining 10 Area. acres. This 10-acre parcel, donated to the Holly Smith said publicly the property was split Township Board of Trustees in 2009, trig- against his will, and if upheld by the courts, Call Teresa at 616-560-1893 or gered commentary from Timm Smith, once will require the addition of a $260,000 owner of the 10 acres, as well as Oakland road for access to the land-locked sections County Commissioner Robert Hoffman to become compliant with the Land Divi- (District 2). sion Act. Referring to the 10 acres, Hoffman said, Smith is awaiting decision from Judge “PHH Bank got the mortgage. Holly Town- Colleen O’Brien of Michigan Sixth Circuit ship bullied PHH Bank, threatened them Court on July 30, to determine his next step. www.tctimes.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9 DE-CLUTTER MUTE SWANS goal is to reduce the statewide mute MICHIGAN Continued from Page 3 swan population growth to zero by your life is spinning out of control. Continued from Front Page 2016. A longer-term goal is to reduce “Getting your home uncluttered and on the water. Michigan’s mute swan population to keeping it that way will reduce your stress The problem with the mute swans, according to the DNR website, is that less than 2,000 by 2030. LEGISLATORS’ KEY VOTES OF THE and will also save you time and money,’ Residents of Ponemah, Squaw, and said Susan Waterson, owner of The Com- they “are an invasive non-native spe- 2013/2014 SESSION cies that pose a growing threat to na- Tupper lakes who spoke publicly do pulsive Organizer in Fenton Township. not want to see this happen. They enjoy MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan “My mission in life is to help people find tive animals, habitat and people. Their website created by the Mackinac Center the view of these birds; even if a few peace and happiness at home.” numbers are well above an acceptable for Public Policy to provide concise, range, requiring the DNR to increase tend to chase canoes, jet skis, and other non-partisan, plain-English descriptions of A good place to start is with your daily people on the water. every bill and vote in the Michigan House management efforts.” mail. “As soon as you get your mail, deal It seemed that the Board and the con- and Senate. While the Legislature is on with it rather than pile it,” said Waterson. One of the native species they are a summer break from voting, this Roll cerned residents agreed that they did “First, get rid of the junk mail. Then go affecting is the trumpeter swan. Call Report, released on Friday, July 18, Residents have experienced one pair not want all of the Mute swans in their summarizes key votes of the through the rest and take care of what area eradicated, nor did they want the 2013-2014 session. needs to be done. If you don’t want to of mute swans nesting in the area of the channel from Lake Ponemah to Squaw nests and eggs of the ones not causing House Bill 4714: pay your bills immediately, for example, problems to people damaged. Approve Medicaid expansion have a file ready for bills to be paid. The Lake. Lake residents would prefer that this particular nesting pair have their The Board plans to meet again to To expand Medicaid eligibility to fami- important thing is that you have a system nest controlled and destroyed, leaving discuss this issue in mid-August. lies and childless adults up to 138 in place.” percent of the federal poverty level, other nesting mute swans that have not Here’s a strategy for de-cluttering each which implements a key component been attacking people alone. Trustee area of your home. “You don’t have to of the federal health care law. Vince Lorraine suggested that if there Passed 76 to 31 in the House tackle it all at once,” said Waterson. “You is no nest then there are no eggs for State Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Twp.) can take baby steps through the process.” YES NO the birds to defend. However, there is Passed 20 to 18 in the Senate Dining room fear that by bringing in the DNR they State Sen. Jim Ananich Problem: It serves as a multi-purpose will not be able to control which nests (D-Genesee County) room in many homes. The table is a crafts are removed and destroyed, and that YES NO State Sen. Dave Robertson table, a sewing table, a card/game table, the DNR will destroy the adult birds (R-Genesee County) homework table, etc. That wide range of as well. Knowing your swans YES NO use can make for serious clutter, mak- Supervisor Bonnie Mathis said, “We • The adult mute swans have House Bill 4668: Increase hunting ing it difficult for a family to gather at need to have something beautiful in orange bills. and fishing license fees mealtime. nature and there isn’t anything prettier • The two native swans, trumpeter To increase hunting and fishing Solution: Purchase a stackable plastic than that,” in regards to the mute swans and tundra, have black bills. license fees, and revise the fee container for each use of the dining/kitch- she has enjoyed watching on the lakes. • Mute swans have a black knob on structure. The cost for a resident to en table and label appropriately. Before Lorraine stated that he has been the top of their bill, which is absent in hunt deer would go from $15 to $31, meals, put everything on the table into a living on the Lakes in Fenton for 27 the native swan species. and the minimum fishing license cost • Mute swans typically have an would increase from $15 to $26. The container, and then place the container years and has experienced the nesting “S”-shaped curve to their neck, while House Fiscal Agency reports this neatly away from the dining room. mute swans but has never been chased trumpeter swans have a “C”-shaped would extract an additional $19.7 Kitchen by them. curve. million annually from sportsmen. This The long-term goal of the DNR is to • Mute swans are generally quieter was one of several fee increases Problem: Too many specialized cook- ing tools that are seldom used, too much eradicate the species. According to the than trumpeter swans, which have a enacted in connection with setting FAQ section, “The DNR’s short-term loud trumpet-like call. state spending levels for the next fancy glassware and china that only comes fiscal year. out at once-in-a-blue-moon dinner parties. Passed 77 to 32 in the House Solution: Imagine an actual dinner State Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Twp.) YES NO party you might have, and then gather all Passed 24 to 14 in the Senate the dishes, glassware, utensils and cook- State Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Genesee ing tools you would need. Then scan what County) remains in your kitchen cabinets with a YES NO critical eye. Donate these unneeded items State Sen. Dave Robertson (R-Genesee County) to charity or a consignment shop. YES NO Living room House Bill 4665: Increase landfill Problem: Your main living area isn’t tipping fees that comfortable and you’ve filled it with Can your soul be at rest To extend until Sept. 30, 2015 a “tem- knick-knacks you thought would bring porary” increase from 7 cents to 12 you joy, but instead, they need dusting when your house is a mess? cents on the per-cubic yard state “tip- ping fee” tax imposed on dumping in and look messy. landfills, which was authorized by a Solution: Remove anything from your Basements • Garage • Closets 2011 law. This was one of several fee living room that doesn’t make you relaxed Office • Kitchen • Moving increases enacted in connection with or joyful. Choose furniture that’s comfort- setting state spending levels for the able to use every day, not stiff and formal. Cleaning as we organize! next fiscal year. Passed 62 to 47 in the House Office CALL SUSAN 810-845-5660 State Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Twp.) 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Who said about his team’s 1-13 record, “We were Runners enjoy Run for Hope event tipping off our  plays. When- Visiting athletes ever we broke take two top spots in from the huddle, three guys were second-annual event laughing and one was as pale as a By David Troppens ghost?” [email protected]; 810-433-6789 Linden — Fouad Abdole The Houston was looking for a place to get Oilers’ 1973 GM a good workout. John Breen said it. He did a little more than that at the 2014 Run For Hope 5K DAVID’S Race on Saturday held at Lin- LISTS den’s Hope Lutheran Church Here is a list of five of my and the Linden High School favorite childhood athletes. campus. John Wockenfuss He opened some eyes. TRI-COUNTY TIMES I MARK BOLEN Every kid that followed The Grand Blanc resident The second-annual Run for the Detroit Tigers in the late and Michigan State student Hope 5K race begins behind 1970s and early 1980s tried dominated the field, posting Linden High School on TRI-COUNTY TIMES to replicate Wockenfuss’ a winning time of 17:01.8 on SUBMITTED PHOTO Saturday. Leading the pack Darren Husse won the 2014 batting stance. If you haven’t the part-road, part-cross coun- early on is the eventual overall Libbers Cup Men’s Open seen it, look for some video. try 5K course used at the race. winner, Fouad Abdole (2979) Championship at Tyrone Hills Borje Salming Finishing a distant second was dominated the event with a When I was a kid, I Golf Club on Sunday. The title was Linden High School student time of 17:01.8. The first-place watched Hockey Night in Husse’s third, and he edged two Kagen Griffith had a time of woman (right) was Clarkston’s Canada and that meant other golfers by a stroke. 19:19.2. Nicole Hanson, who placed watching a lot of Toronto “It’s hard to find a place to Maple Leafs games. I don’t third overall with a time of do good workouts, so wherever 19:26.5. know why, but I adopted Id can fin a race, I just hop in Husse takes Salming as my favorite Leaf. there,” Abdole said. “It’s a good Calvin Murphy workout so once in a while I “I liked the course. I re- home his third I saw him play just two or ally enjoyed the woods. I like three games on TV when I do a race. I usually run a 5K. I that it blends in the roads and was a kid, but I was intrigued don’t like the longer ones.” Libbers Cup by this 5-foot-7 NBA player Only two others finished woods. It was nice.” By David Troppens for the Houston Rockets under 20 minutes, and one of Another person that liked [email protected]; 810-433-6789 who was a very good player. those finishers was the female the cross country feel was Han- Entering the second day of the It seemed like he never open winner and Clarkston son. She suffered back injuries Tyrone Hills Men’s Open, one missed a free throw. High School student Nicole a year ago, and was only able of about 20 different golfers still Tom Watson Hanson (19:26.5). Fenton’s to run during three races for had a chance to lift the Libbers Clarkston’s fall cross country I had two sports ‘idols’ Cade Kaighen took fourth, ing runs done over the sum- Cup as the champion. growing up and Watson was finishing in 19:48.4. season. The incoming junior mer, so I figured I would come Maybe it was only fitting that one of them. What a smart Abdole ran for the Grand made the most her season, out and see where I was at,” a two-time champion ended up move that was at the time. Blanc cross country team and placing 32nd at the D1 state finding himself atop the list after He’s still relevant. He’s rated Hanson said. now runs while taking classes race with a time of 18:50.9. Sunday’s second round. higher than Tiger Woods in “I am in a good place right at Michigan State. He liked “It was cool being in the Darren Husse, who was in a the Fed Ex standings right the second-annual event’s woods,” Hanson said. “It felt now. I’ve been doing some now. training and workouts. This four-way tie for first after shoot- course. None of it was run on like a cross country course with ing a one-under-par 71 during Lance Parrish all of the hills in the middle. I was just the start.” regular roads and most of it Saturday’s opening day, carded My only ‘favorite’ baseball like courses like this a lot be- Youth was represented well was on grass. a two-under-par 70 on Sunday, player of all time. Parrish had “The grass made it more cause it gives me a time I would as Linden soccer player Alia the game-winning RBI in capturing his third Libbers Cup challenging, but I’m fine with get in cross country too.” Frederick placed second in the Game 5 of the 1984 World championship. that,” Abdole said. “It makes Hanson was fine with her race. women’s race and sixth over- Series, not Kirk Gibson. See HUSSE on 11 for a good workout. It’s all fun. “I wanted to get some train- See HOPE on 11

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FIND OUT MORE AT HVSC.ORG www.tctimes.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11 HUSSE birdies on the 12th and 13th holes, and Continued from Page 10 added another birdie on the 16th hole. HOPE His 71-70-141 edged out Bryce Mess- Tied entering the final hole with Mess- Continued from Page 10 ner’s 72-70-142 and Dustin Vogel’s 74- ner and Vogel, Husse had about an all in 20:52.5. Frederick isn’t much for 68-142 for the top spot. eight-foot putt for birdie on the 18th running, but was in the mood to get a “It was tight,” Husse said. “Usually hole to earn the victory. good run in for soccer fitness. She plays it seems like in most tournaments that “I felt nervous coming down the for Michigan Alliance and is preparing there is one person who distances him- stretch, but when it came down to that for an August tournament. self from the field, but this time it didn’t final putt, I was not nervous any more,” “This is what keeps me in shape for happen. I think Husse said. soccer,” Frederick said. there were about “I knew exactly “I just want to win. It sounds selfish, 15 guys within two Libbers Cup what I needed to but I am competitive.” shots of the lead do and I knew I Frederick did win 15 to 19 year old going into Sunday. leaderboard could not lose the age class since Hanson was the overall winner. It was really tight, Here is a list of the top performers tournament on that but it was fun, putt. It was an ex- The masters winners were among at Tyrone Hills’ Libbers Cup Men’s the top overall runners as well. Linden too.” Open held on Saturday and Sunday. citing opportunity. Husse was tied Everyone wants resident Larry Gutierrez placed eighth with Matt Bladzik, Championship Flight Winner to have that one overall and was the male masters winner T.J. Rice and Zach Darren Husse 71-70-141 putt to win. It was with a time of 21:24.7. Columbiaville’s Szczepanski with The Challengers more excitement Lisa Bach finished 13th overall and was Bryce Messner 72-70-142 71s after the first than nerves at that the female masters winner (22:41.8). * Dustin Vogl 74-68-142 point. I hit a really The proceeds from the event are used day. The other Eric Gandy 72-71-143 three played in good putt.” to give a Linden student a scholarship Jeff Vadasz 73-70-143 for college. Last year’s recipient, Haley the final group T.J. Rice 71-75-146 The tournament together on Sun- was tight entering Prout, who will attend the University Nick Hartley 73-73-146 of Michigan, ran in the race and placed day. However, by * First flight winner as well. the second day. fifth in her 15 to 19 female age group. the time the golf- Other flight winners: Jim Lee- Not only was there ers made the turn, dle, second, 147; Ryan Munro, third, a four-way tie on The numbers for the two races — it was Husse’s 148; Rick Gibbons, fourth, 158; Max top, but Mark Ab- the children run a 1/4-mile race on the group which ap- Martin, fifth, 161; Leo Doan, sixth, bey, Messner, A.J. Linden track — slightly increased from peared most likely 170; Duane Sparks, seventh, 171. Stadler, Mike Hen- 211 to 213 participants this year, sug- to catch clubhouse derson, Phil Senter gesting the race has earned some stabil- leader Vogel’s 142. and Eric Gandy ity to remain on the tri-county running After 11 holes, Husse was a bit behind were all tied a stroke behind with 72s. scene for awhile. Messner. Another five shot one-over-par 73s, put- “I definitely think it’s been a suc- “I knew for sure I had fallen back,” ting 15 players within two strokes of cess,” said race organizer Chantelle Husse said. “After the 11th hole I kind the lead. The competition was so tight, Jablonski. “We gave a $1,000 scholar- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN of knew I was playing with the leader Messner was actually competing in the ship last year and we plan on doing the Larry Gutierrez was the male masters (Messner) and I was four shots behind first flight during the final day. However, same this year. It could be a bit more. winner at the Run For Hope 5K event him. He was three-under for the day he was able to move to the co-runner-up We have to wait for the numbers to on Saturday, posting an eighth-place and I was one over. He had me by four spot, while also winning the first flight come in. ... It will be at least $1,000.” time of 21:24.7. shots on the day and three shots over- title. all. I knew I had to beat the guy in my “It was the most competitive field playing group if I was going to have a we’ve ever had since I started playing chance of winning, regardless what the in it,” said Szczepanski. “There were so other players in the field do.” many people within two to three shots Husse started to catch him. He earned of the lead.” Pediatric Services with Fun, Child Friendly Atmosphere Eagles soar to fourth title Dr. Chandra Puttagunta, M.D. Specializing in Pediatrics for over 34 years

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Special Assessment District, and any other interested persons: Prior experience required. Floor/sales. Must have Competitive benefits and pay. experience in home Insurance, 401K, dental repairs. Full, 3/4, and PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Supervisor and assessing officer of the town- and Vacations. part-time positions ship has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township available. Email resumes to Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared by her covering Send resume to: mckwaysdoitcenter@hotmail. all properties within the Dartmouth Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment [email protected] com. District benefited by the proposed road improvement project. Said assessment roll or fax to 810-744-0444 has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs of the asphalt resurfac- INSU RANCE CSR/ ing of Dartmouth Drive and work incidental thereto within the aforesaid assessment CUSTO MER SERVICE ASS IST ANT 1986 GRAND NATIONAL district as more particularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk at mint condition, REPRESENTATIVE needed for Fenton insurance 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michigan within the township, which assessment agency. Experienced preferred 24,000 miles. $21,500. for an established 30 year old is in the total estimated amount of $94,587.50. company. A part-time position but not required. Please Serious inquires only. that may become full time. send resume to ejankowski@ Contact Paul, Must be able to multi-task, bbmich.com. 810-513-0453. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the assessing officer has further have strong communication reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such skills, and computer MASO N STO NE BRICK/ relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district knowledge. Send cover letter BLO CK Trucks/SUV’s For Sale as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said and resume to: Mike at Major/ Hardworking, honest, high- district. Lozuaway, 1117 W. Grand quality workmanship. MUST Blanc Rd., Grand Blanc, MI have own tools and reliable PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at 48439. transportation. Email resume the Fenton Township Civic Community Center, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, to [email protected] or Michigan on Monday August 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said TREE SERVICE call 248-625-3046. seeking experienced workers special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. Said roll may be ex- amined at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular with CDL license. NOW HIRING 810-654-9494. Immediate Openings for business days until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said servers, bartenders, hostess FOR SALE hearing. Appearance and protest at the hearing held to confirm the special assess- and security. Experience 97 CHEVY S-10 LS ment roll is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Ser vice Manager necessary. Must be reliable, 4x4. $1,500. state tax tribunal. position for agricultural, honest and work well with Steve, 810-252-1711. industrial & consumer others! Please apply in person An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hear- at The Fenton Moose Lodge, ing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file his or her appear- product dealership, prior 2245 Sonora Dr., Fenton, MI. experience required. Daily 2-7p.m. ance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. Competitive benefits & [The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in pay include insurance, SIGN UP person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assess- 401K, dental & vacations. for Text blasts to receive ment with the state tax tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special Will consider current local help wanted listings— assessment roll.] technicians for the position. Text JOBS to 810- 475-2030. ROBERT E. 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Charles TRI-COUNTY Obituaries, Funeral Lloyd Eubanks 1930-2014 Services and Charles Lloyd (Charlie) Eubanks - Age 84, of servicedirectory Memoriams Linden, died July 16, 2014. Services Barbara Ann Sharon L. Whitman will be held Brick Paving Home Seawalls (DeGroat) Grunow 1960-2014 12:30 PM Improvement 1939-2014 Sharon L. Whitman - age Wednes- Barbara Ann (DeGroat) 54, passed away surround- day, July Grunow - Byron, MI, for- ed by her family on July McDonald’s Brick The ZEN at Work shoreline seawalls 23, 2014 Locally owned and operated. merly of Columbiaville, age 17, 2014. Beloved mother at Great Paving and Repair 74, passed away peace- of Robert, Shawn and Lakes Sidewalks • Porches • Patios Home & www.shorelineseawalls.com Call Gus for an estimate fully at home Thursday, Brandon. Dear daughter of National Retaining Walls • Powerwashing Building July 17, 2014. Cremation Patricia Mills and the late Cemetery, 4200 Belford 248-396-3317 810-629-8820 has taken Robert Rd., Holly. Charlie was Repair Kelly. place. A born February 21, 1930 Concrete celebra- Loving in Detroit, the son of We Fix What’s Broken! Stump Grinding tion of sister of Dempsey and Beulah Lee Services Doors, Windows, Floors, Barbara’s Nancy (Dame) Eubanks. He was Walls, Decks, Siding, life will be (Daryl) a veteran of the U.S. Army, CONCRETE WORK Electrical & Plumbing. held at 4 Markey, serving in the Korean War. Handicap Retrofit/Ramps. D S Stump Judy PAVING BRICK Since 1979 - Satisfaction Guaranteed! & PM Satur- He earned many military • Garage & Pole Barn Floors day, July (Bruce) medals during his tour of • Driveways & Parking Lots • Patios & Walks 810-624-0164 Grinding 26, 2014 Tomlin- duty, including the Purple son and Jackie (Ralph) Also: Specializing in removal at Sharp Funeral Homes, Heart — the Badge of Replacement Work, Retaining Walls, McFall. Sharon also leaves of unsightly stumps Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Military Merit. Surviving & Bobcat Work many nieces, nephews and Licensed & Insured & roots from your lawn Lake Rd. with visitation be- are his longtime compan- Internet Services many dear friends. She n ginning at 3 PM. Barb was ion Winnie Skinner; her 810 • 629 • 7200 Small yard accessible worked for McLaren Family n Free estimates a devoted wife, mother children Kathy (Danny) Same Day Calls Returned Care Center in the billing n Insured and grandmother whose Green and Don Skin- passions included attend- department for many years Big or small, and most recently for Dr. ner; their children Christy Wireless we grind them all! ing her grandchildren’s (Curt) Sutherland, Jen- John Schaefer sporting, dance and music Post-Vasold at the Profes- nifer (Rick) Ward, Heather, Internet (810) 730-7262 events and traveling with sional Foot & Ankle in Grant and Logan Skinner. Bobcat & (810) 629-9215 her husband throughout Davison. Sharon also was Reliable, affordable Charlie is also survived by the U.S. and Europe. She a teacher for Ross School Concrete wireless Internet service especially loved Austria over the last few years. A his son Jeffrey Eubanks Services and Italy. Her hobbies memorial service will be of Oregon; grandchildren Driveways • Floors Tree Service included reading, cross- held on Saturday, July 26, Caladonia, Cassie, Cory Footings • Decorative and Kyle; grandchil- word puzzles and finding a 2014 at 2 PM at Temrowski Tear Out & Replace Family Funeral Home, 500 dren Frankie and Bear good bargain at a garage Licensed & Insured For rates and service TREE SPECIALIST Main St, Fenton. Friends Hammons. Charlie was sale. She was always up Home: 810-266-4162 information call: FREE QUOTES for a good game of euchre may visit beginning at 11 preceded in death by his Cell: 810-240-7078 LICENSE & INSURED and delighted in beating AM. Contributions may be daughter Gail Hammons 810-433-6800 Byron, MI Randy Hunt, Owner her husband at cribbage. made to her family. Share of Flat Lick, KY. Online For more than 40 years, memories at www.tem- condolences may be L awn 810-471-3869 she treasured the times rowskifamilyfuneralhome. posted on the obituaries Doors & Maintenance spent with her dear friends com. page of www.sharpfuner- Windows from bunco club. Above alhomes.com. all, what meant the most Temrowski CODY’S Holtslander to Barbara throughout the Family Funeral Home & TREE SERVICE! Cremation Services SCREEN REPAIR & Son’s years was spending time T500 Main St. • Fenton • 810-629-2533 and glass replacement, Yard clean up, with her loving family. She is doggie door screens. tree/brush removal, Tree Service LLC survived by Dieter, her ador- Pick-up/delivery available. hedge trimming, Call Jeff, 810-240-7509. no mess left! Fast & Afford able ing husband of 23 years; Call Cody, 810-625-4034. daughters, Brenda DeGroat • Tree trimming & removal and Becky (DeGroat) Wake- • Stump & brush removal man; son, Bernie (Lori) Fun e r al E t iq ue t t e Fencing • Lot clearing DeGroat; stepchildren, 7 things not to write in a Sand & Gravel • Licensed & insured Diana (Grunow) Bennett, sympathy message • Free estimates Richard (Mary) Grunow, Patricia (Mark) Grunow Shorthand text Humor (810) 280-8963 Sprague and David (Karla) messages Save the funny quotes Grunow; grandchildren, If you text someone a and quips for later, after dave’s Jack, Kerry, Kelly, Graham, quick note on your cell the person has enough Leslie, Lauren, Griffin, Jus- phone you don’t come time to grieve. 735-7967 trucking tin, Jared, Bryce, Cameron, across as someone who Smitty’s Jillian, Alexis, Andrea and Negative comments cares enough to use 810-735-4646 Caitlin; sister, Shirley (Bob) about the deceased Lawn & Tree paper and pen. 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