House votes to allow bars to serve until 4 a.m. nMichigan Senate now (R-51st Dist.) vote against the bill. ment of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs offset sales lost due to the COVID-19 HB4115 would amend the Michigan (LARA) and a minimal impact on local pandemic by bringing in extra business. considers bill that would Liquor Control Code to allow the legisla- units of government. The bill would allow According to the analysis, the bill ap- let local municipalities tive body of a city, village or the Michigan Liquor Control pears to apply to the new social districts, decide on longer hours township to adopt a resolution It’s just a Commission (MLCC), within which would mean those on-premises to allow on-premises liquor LARA, to levy a $250 initial licensees who have a permit to sell al- By Sharon Stone licensees to sell alcohol until bad idea. and annual renewal fee for cohol for consumption off their licensed By a vote of 61 to 47, House Bill 4115 4 a.m., two hours past the cur- ‘‘Jason Slater permits issued under the act. premises in a common area in a social was passed Thursday, March 18 by the rent end time. Fenton police chief’’ According to the bill spon- district could sell alcohol until 4 a.m. Michigan House of Representatives. A fiscal impact analysis sor, State Rep. Ryan Berman Applications would be reviewed on a Locally, Bob Bezotte (R-47th Dist.) says the time change would have an (R-39), the legislation would provide a tool case-by-case basis. voted in favor of the bill. Mike Mueller indeterminate fiscal impact on the Depart- for local governments to help businesses See BARS on 11

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State expands Silver Lake capacity at Stables could outdoor venues be event venue nFully vaccinated individuals nOwner submits plans to may gather at residences planning commission for without masks per CDC special land use request On Friday, March 19, the Michi- By Hannah Ball gan Department of Health and Hu- The owner of Silver Lake man Services (MDHHS) updated its Stables hopes to allow events gatherings and mask epidemic order, like weddings, receptions, family allowing up to 20 percent capacity gatherings and more at the facility in outdoor stadiums and arenas that off Silver Lake Road in Fenton establish infection control plans. — Holly High School students performed “Clue” this week. The cast Township. ‘CLUE’ On March 11, the Fenton Town- The update also increases test- and crew include Keoni Cabatingan (Wadsworth), Zayna Ward (Yvette), Skylar ing for youth ages 13-19 to en- ship Planning Commission recom- Reynolds (Miss Scarlet), Megan Lindley (Mrs. Peacock), Rachel Kinnamon (Mrs. sure athletes can safely participate in mended approval for the request White), Calvin Senton (Colonel Mustard), Reese Gordon (Gordon), Ethan Palm (Mr. sports. The changes are designed to from owner Phil Hagerman. balance day-to-day activities while Green), Makensie Harrington (cook/singing telegram girl), Marshall Schaefer-Rice The current zoning for Silver controlling the spread of COVID-19. (Mr. Boddy/chief of police), Shayla Brochu (cop), Alyssa Bonikowski (cop/shadow Lake Stables, owned by SL See CAPACITY on 7 person), Renee Johnston (shadow person), Maebel Schumacher (student director) See VENUE on 14 and Marilyn Richter (cop). See story on Page 5. Submitted photo.

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“There would be drunk people on “Why only 4 a.m.? Why not 6 a.m.? “Restaurants can’t even find staff “That’s a great idea especially the bars the road while people are going to Why not let them be open what- that wants to stay till 11. I don’t that serve food. That way you still cut work.” ever hours the business owner see any bars in this area doing this. off the alcohol at 2 a.m. and serve chooses?” them up something to get them so- ber. Plus not only for the bars but for the people working late shifts having restaurants open later would be really Courtney Smith Dan Morris, Tracy Brewis great for them as well.” Holly Swartz Creek Pinckney April McCoy, Hartland myfenton.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, March 24, 2021 5 members, and they get ready at home Holly High School students perform ‘Clue’ in their costumes, which minimizes nSocially distanced audiences through seniors are best friends.” the number of people in the dressing watch murder mystery play Currently, students can learn in per- room at one time. They also limited son or virtually. Some students learned the number of tickets in order to space By Hannah Ball from home and then came to rehearsal audience members apart. Holly High School performing the after school. Palm said he was used to “We’ve had amazing parents come play “Clue” shows that some school seeing these students three or four times help us. All the costumes had to be as- functions are returning after a year of a week last year, and then everything sembled. It’s been really great in that restrictions and a mix of virtual and shut down. He hadn’t seen some of them regard,” Reynolds said. in-person learning. in nearly a year. About 20 students and 20 parents Holly High School students per- This is the first production they’ve were involved. Some students have formed the famous murder mystery put on this school year. Director Laura “Clue” from Monday, March 22 to theatre experience and for some, this Legant said they had to stop production is their first time being involved in a Wednesday, March 24. in the spring of 2020 on another play It was spearheaded by two seniors, production. when the pandemic began. Holly High School students pose for This was Reynolds’ second play at Skylar Reynolds, 17, and Ethan Palm, They started dress rehearsal March a photo during dress rehearsal on the high school. She’s done theatre 17, who made a powerpoint presenta- 8 and held auditions, did read throughs Sunday, March 21. Submitted photo since she was 5, and she’s also sang in tion to ask school administration if they and stage work in approximately two could do the play with safety measures the Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s weeks. They had to put on the play place this year, they didn’t want to pick in place a few weeks ago. They were before spring break because the roof Chorus. Legant casted her in her first a play with music because it would be excited when they were told “yes.” of the auditorium will be redone after. play, which was “Alice in Wonder- unfair to students wanting to take choir. Students have been happy to be able “It was very fast,” Palm said. land,” when she was 5. to participate in a school function again. Legant, who directs shows with “It was kind of like meeting in the “It’s really cool being able to say my Palm, who played Mr. Green, said the Holly Youth Theatre and the Holly High middle of being able to do something first show is with you (Legant) and so experience has been “rewarding.” School Theatre Department, said they without upsetting some people,” he is my last, which is a really cool experi- “I definitely fell back into it. It feels licensed the play through Playscripts. said. ence,” she said. like I’m at home again,” said Reynolds, Reynolds said both she and Palm had Safety measures include always This was Palm’s eighth show overall who played Scarlet. “It’s been really “Clue” as their first pick. wearing masks, social distancing and third at the high school. Both of nice getting to know some of the people Palm said they usually do a musical, backstage when they can, hand sanitiz- them are involved in the Kidz Theatre who aren’t in my grade. Freshman all but since choir wasn’t allowed to take ing, not switching props between cast Kompany. Let’s Get Grillin’! We supply outdoor cooks with everything they need! GAS • CHARCOAL • PELLET • SMOKERS • KAMADO FIRE PITS • PIZZA OVENS • CUSTOM BUILT-INS

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Who is “The pandemic has been hard on with required safety protocols de- really whining? all of us, but by staying focused on  Miranda warnings in acting quickly, following the science, signed to prevent the further spread IF WE CAN’T have pathways, Michigan and listening to experts, we can save of COVID-19.” then at least give us White Since Miranda v Arizona was de- The order also increases weekly Castle. lives and help our economy recover  cided by the United States Supreme faster,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. testing for youth athletes ages 13-19 to safely participate in sports. More THE NUMBER OF people that Court in 1966, the law requires that “By April 5, all Michiganders will do not slow down when passing prior to any questioning of an in cus- be eligible for the safe and effective information on the program is avail- anyone walking in the street tody criminal suspect, they must be COVID-19 vaccine.” able at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus. (when there are no sidewalks) is advised of the following rights: “Michigan’s students deserve astonishing. Drive as if your kids “More than 3.2 million doses of were walking along the side of • They have the right to remain the safe and effective COVID vac- to safely enjoy the fullest high school experience we can offer,” the road. silent; cines have been administered in  • Any statement they make can be Michigan, and we are well on our said JoLynn Clark, principal of Fran- PARENTS, TEACH YOUR used as evidence against them in a way to vaccinating 70 percent of kenmuth High School. “That means children well. They were not born court of law; Michiganders ages 16 and up,” said finding ways to provide in-person with hate in their hearts. instruction along with extracurricular  • They have the right to the pres- Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical IS ANYONE ELSE disgusted ence of an attorney, either retained executive and chief deputy for health activities, a fundamental part of a at the amount of roadside litter, or appointed. at MDHHS. student’s life.” particularly along U.S. 23? How As to the third right, the net effect Gatherings at outdoor stadiums To ensure consistency with re- are we failing as a society here?  must be that a suspect has been clearly and arenas are increased to 20 percent cently issued CDC guidance, fully vaccinated individuals may now I ENJOY THE time change. I find informed that they have the right to of the venue’s capacity if the site: it exciting and wakes up my happy consult with a lawyer and to have the • Establishes an infection control participate in residential gatherings place. lawyer present during interrogation. plan that complies with the protocols with other fully vaccinated individu-  These are called “Miranda Warn- included in MDHHS’s document als without wearing a mask. ings” and must be waived before entitled Enhanced Outdoor Stadium any questions by the police are al- and Arena Guidance lowed. • Posts the mitigation plan publicly Most people are aware of Mi- • Sends infection control plans to the randa warnings. However, what local health department and MDHHS New Patient most people probably don’t know at least seven days before scheduled is that the Supreme Court has never events provided a “script” with the exact • Administers a testing program as Special words that must be used in providing specified in MDHHS’s Guidance for the warnings. Athletics for all players $ As a result over the years, there “MDHHS continues to monitor the have been both federal and state 85 Includes: Cleaning, Exam & cases as to what wording is required including whether a general warn- to a lawyer.” complete set of X-rays ing that a suspect has “the right to After thoroughly reviewing Michi- ($360 value) an attorney” is sufficient or if there gan, other states,’ and federal case law, have to be additional words which the court held that this general warning Our office is describe the “presence” of an attor- wasn’t sufficient as it didn’t adequately ney during questioning. convey the defendant’s right to the dedicated to the health Up until recently, Michigan had presence of an attorney during inter- and safety of our patients, no binding authority as to whether a rogation. As a result, the trial court’s staff and their families. We have general warning was sufficient. decision suppressing or barring the de- implemented safety features, Things changed May 22, 2018 fendant’s statements was affirmed. procedures and guidelines to when the Michigan Court of Ap- Mathews is now binding precedent. Patricia A. McGarry, D.D.S. protect all who enter through peals issued its opinion in People v Using the right words is important our doors from the spread Mathews. and a critical part of the law when Justin Schultz, D.D.S. of Covid19. Mathews involved a defendant just one word can make a difference. Family Dentistry who was charged with murder and It appears from the Mathews opinion had signed a written Advice of that if the word “presence” had been 810-735-9426 | www.drmcgarry.com Rights form, which included the on the form things would have been 200 Lindenwood Dr. | Linden general warning “you have a right much different. Mon. Tues. 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House Bill 4386: Expand open personal information and more. Senate Resolution 31: Denounce records law to governor’s office Passed 109 to 0 in the House Attorney General’s refusal to MICHIGAN To repeal the exemption in the state Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES investigate nursing home deaths Freedom of Information Act for Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES To denounce the decision by Attorney records held by the governor and General Dana Nessel to not investigate lieutenant governor’s offices and House Bill 4383: Expand open the governor’s nursing home policy staff, subject to a broad range of records law to legislators and early in the coronavirus epidemic, LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY exceptions. These exceptions include governor’s office along with the data that was reported records related to gubernatorial To extend the Freedom of Information on deaths in nursing homes, and to — Compiled by Sharon Stone — appointments; sanctions on judges; Act to legislators, whose offices are encourage county prosecutors to pardons, reprieves and commutations; currently exempt, subject to a broad pursue independent investigations. MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan executive budget preparations; deficit- range of exceptions and exemptions. Passed 20 to 15 in the Senate website created by the Mackinac Center for related spending cuts; the annual This is part of a package comprised of Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Dist. 14) YES Public Policy to provide concise, non-partisan, state-of-the-state address; records House Bills 4383 to 4392. Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Dist. 15) YES plain-English descriptions of every bill and subject to executive privilege; commu- Passed 109 to 0 in the House Sen. Lana Theis (R-Dist. 22) YES vote in the Michigan House and Senate. This nications with constituents; and infor- Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) NO report was released Friday, March 19. mation related to security, employee Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES

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House Bill 4210: Authorize a presumption that certain types a.m. and 4 a.m. If a municipality did a helmet where that is required for selective tax breaks for some of cancer arose out of and in the allow this, a bar or restaurant would ORVs, snowmobiles, etc. These laws “broadband” companies course of employment, for purposes still need to apply to the state Liquor each permit medical exceptions. To exempt “broadband equipment” of granting workers compensation Control Commission for a special Passed 20 to 15 in the Senate used by certain internet providers benefits to these employees. A 2014 license and pay $250 each year. Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Dist. 14) YES specified in the bill from personal law did this for paid firefighters, and Passed 61 to 47 in the House Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Dist. 15) YES property taxes levied on business House Bill 4172 would expand that to Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES Sen. Lana Theis (R-Dist. 22) YES tools and equipment. volunteer firefighters. Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) NO Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) NO Passed 59 to 50 in the House Passed 106 to 3 in the House Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES Senate Bill 209: Revise physician Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES liability in seatbelt notes from doctor View all stories House Bill 4171: Expand cancer House Bill 4115: Authorize 4:00 To establish that a physician is not liability presumption to more a.m. liquor licenses liable for civil damages that result if online at government jobs To allow local governments to permit he or she refuses to provide a written To extend to ”forest fire officers” on-premises liquor sales in bars and verification that an individual is unable myfenton.com and “fire/crash rescue officers” restaurants between the hours of 2 to wear a seat belt in a car or wear

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The Michigan regarding the health, safety, and the Michigan Association of Chiefs legislature and the Michigan Liquor COMPILED BY SHARON STONE economic implications of expanding of Police, Michigan Sheriff’s Asso- Control Commission have worked the time that on-premises licensees ciation, Michigan Council on Alcohol together to provide legislation to assist FENTON’S WATER STORAGE Problems, Michigan Liquor Control the industry by creating Social District BUILDING TO GET NEW ROOF can serve alcohol. • According to the National Highway Commission and several alcohol ad- Zones. AFTER TREE BRANCH CAUSES diction groups. “The village of Holly has adopted SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), On Monday, March 22, about 55 percent of fatal crashes in- “Research has shown that extending a Social District that incorporates the Fenton City Council approved volving alcohol-impaired drivers occur alcohol sales by two hours could lead beautiful and historic Battle Alley,” he a request for the urgent between midnight and 3 a.m. to an uptick in alcohol-related crashes. said. Social Districts allow for takeout replacement of the roof at the Expanding the hours would likely Expanding the hours during which al- and consumption of alcoholic beverages water storage building for an shift the timing of DUI-related crashes cohol can be served would likely lead to an outdoor commons area, creating a estimated cost of $8,910. In to match the change in closing time to an increase in fatal crashes and this safer public dining environment. a memo from Public Works and could increase related injuries by would put our citizens at risk.” “It is my opinion that this is a Director Dan Brisson to Fenton as much as 11 percent. Fenton Police Chief Jason Slater better option that includes a more City Manager Lynn Markland, Shifting the closing time could also also is opposed to extending the time to family friendly environment and would Brisson said a large tree branch correspond to when early shift workers 4 a.m. He said the Michigan Association provide greater financial assistance to fell onto the roof causing are commuting to work. of Chiefs of Police is opposed and he the industry.” significant damage. The • A bar or restaurant in a community concurs with that opinion. “It’s just a Narsh shares the same concerns found damaged area was tarped and that opts in to late night alcohol sales bad idea,” he said. He is concerned with by the House Fiscal Agency analysis. quotes for roof repairs were may become a “magnet,” especially if traffic safety and the fact that people “Perhaps the best solution would be to solicited. Brisson said the roof surrounding communities do not opt in. who work early morning shifts could be simply allow bars to resume the normal had previously been repaired • Law enforcement officials have affected by those leaving bars at 4 a.m. operation hours under existing state and the existing shingles are raised concerns regarding the poten- Slater said he is curious as to any law,” he said. in poor condition. Repair of tial for more fights or assaults due to changes the Senate may make to the bill The bill now goes to the senate the existing roof would be and also what the governor would do. for consideration. impractical. Quotes from three increased alcohol consumption. roofers ranged from $8,910 to • Addiction experts have expressed $12,600. 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VENUE arena. The barn is used year round. Continued from Front Page The Master Plan classifies this area as Farms, LLC, is agricultural (AG), and medium density residential. it’s currently used as a horse stable and In the packet from the Fenton Town- arena. Hagerman is seeking approval ship Planning Commission, it states for a special land use permit for ag- that agritourism uses, such as event ricultural tourism that would allow barns, are allowed on AG parcels that events. According to the application, are 10 acres or larger as a special use. no construction would be necessary. They would be required to have one “The property is parking lot per 400 unique in its large out- square feet of usable door space and interior Our floor area. No perma- areas that can accom- community has nent parking spaces are modate groups,” ac- ‘‘ required. Guests can cording to SL Farms, a unique culture park on the grass. The LLC in a letter to the that people want current area offers a planning commission. minimum of 122 park- “There is ample area to experience ing spaces, which is for parking and in- on their special more than enough. gress/egress. Lighting, occasion. Guests of these events noise issues and hours would use the Silver SL Farms, LLC of events would be es- Lake Road entrance. tablished in conformity ’’ The Pinewood Trial with all local ordinances and laws, entrance gate would be closed. including those related to COVID-19.” The application states that the ap- “Our community has a unique cul- plicant does not wish to hold outdoor ture that people want to experience on events other than weddings. They their special occasion. Facilities like would be held in the pasture north of the one proposed are found all over the barn, with the reception indoors. the state and are a value add to their The packet states that the proposed local communities. We appreciate use would be “in harmony” with the your time and consideration of this development of the surrounding neigh- project.” borhood, and that the proposed use The area is 23.89 acres. The facility would not make vehicular traffic any has a heated indoor arena with con- more hazardous than is normal for the necting stables, as well as an outdoor zoning district involved.

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Local: 810-735-7144 | Fax: 810-735-1167 | P.O. Box 342 • Linden, MI 48451 Fenton’s Ryan captures third straight state wrestling crown By David Troppens the 107-pound weight class in the pro- this year with a pinfall victory against In Fenton’s outstanding wrestling cess. Utica Eisenhower’s Anna Pontzious in history, there have been many great Ryan won all three of her matches the quarterfinals. She followed that up wrestlers. with first-round pinfalls and finished with a pinfall win against Grand Ha- There have been many individual the matches in a combined time of 3 ven’s Lynsey Light in 41 seconds. In state champions at Fenton, and Scott minutes, 19 seconds to capture her Pushman won back-to-back state titles. third crown. the title match she competed against On Sunday, Kendra Ryan created Fenton’s Ella Turnblom (117) also Grandville’s Beyonkah Rincones and a new standard in Fenton wrestling. competed at the event and placed sev- won that match by pinfall in 1:13. Her Fenton’s Kendra Ryan (top) is a three-time girls Ryan won her third straight girls indi- enth. The women’s state meet is in other state titles came at 101 and 107. state wrestling champion. Photo: David Troppens vidual state championship, dominating its third season. She started her run See RYAN on 18 SUNDAY, JANUARY WEDNESDAY,13, 2021 | PAGE MARCH 26 |24, MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS 2021 | PAGE 16 | MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS Sports Fenton opens district with Lake Fenton’s Clay Cook (left) won a victory vs. area rival Bronchos district title in the 103-pound class at the By David Troppens just looking for the perimeter shot, the district meet held at Ortonville-Brandon Linden — It was the third game be- Bronchos took at least 23 three-point High School. Photo: David Troppens tween two great area rivals in the open- shots, but only made two of them the en- ing game of the Division 1 Girls Basket- tire contest, resulting in Fenton’s 46-33 Thirteen D2 wrestlers ball District at Linden High School on victory. The win means the Tigers (11-6) headed to regional round Monday. will play the Howell Highlanders today By David Troppens The Fenton Tigers and Holly Bron- at Linden High School at 7 p.m. Thirteen tri-county area wrestlers chos had split the first two outings be- “We worked together as a team,” Fen- made it out of the Divison 2 Ortonville- tween each other and Monday’s game ton senior Kyla Lynch said. “It was awe- Brandon Individual Wrestling Tourna- didn’t have to be a district contest to be some. We just kept talking on defense ment into the regional round. intense, but that added to the flavor. and making the extra pass on offense. Lake Fenton had eight wrestlers place The battle remained close through We did that really well tonight and got while Holly had five place. Both had two most of the game, but two constants de- a lot of shots off from a lot of different individual champions while Lake Fen- termined the outcome. First, the Fenton people. It was really cool.” ton had four runner-up finishers. Fenton’s Mallory Lehmann (left) goes Tigers found the extra pass, resulting “They work really hard. My kids have The tri-county area would’ve clearly around a pick provided against Holly’s in some outstanding offensive distribu- worked really hard on making the extra had more regional qualifiers if not for Alyssa Johnson in a past Fenton-Holly tion. Second, the Bronchos, whether it pass,” Fenton varsity girls basketball COVID-19. The Linden varsity wres- contest. Photo: Christopher Summers was due to Fenton’s defense or Holly See RIVAL on 19 See THIRTEEN on 19

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Katelyn Burkett placed won’t be not experiencing the Division 2 22nd with a four-game pinfall total Swimming and Diving Championships of 653. Her best game was a 191 on Saturday at Jenison High School. game. Brianna Soule placed 48th The Tigers are bringing five swim- with a pinfall total of 492. mers to the meet. They are Gavin Crews, Tate Temrowski led the Fenton Max Haney, Jack Fries, Braden Falvo boys with a 24th-place finish and a and Kaz Sieja. pinfall total of 719. He started the Fenton’s varsity boys swim team is preparing for Saturday’s Division 2 state meet. “It feels good. I’m still a little nervous day with a 202 game. Jacob Durant because of contact tracing and all that The Tigers expect to break a bunch of school records at the event. Photo: David Troppens placed 44th with a 642 four-game stuff, but I feel good and feel prepared,” we can actually go this year.” “Hopefully, I can swim as fast as my series. He had a high game of 202. senior Gavin Crews said. “It was a long When the Tigers do go, the expecta- ability, and hopefully that means I can BOYS BASKETBALL season. tions will be high. The 200 and 400 free- come in the top three in my 500 free-  Fenton 44, Brandon 39: Seth “It will feel good because of last year style relay teams expect to break school style. I dropped a significant amount of Logan netted 20 points with 12 of and how we got canceled last year. It records and expect to place high. Haney time in the 500, and right now my time those points coming behind the three-point arc. He also hit four will feel like more of an accomplishment competed at the NCSA Spring Cham- is No. 1 in D2.” late free throws to secure the win. this year.” pionships last weekend and posted an There are high expectations in all of Ja’Hion Bond netted 14 for the Ti- “It feels really good because obvi- eye-popping 4:34.61 time in the 500 the events. Both relays will consist of gers (5-8). Noah Gillespie led Bran- ously it was canceled last year,” Fenton freestyle. He will swim the 200 freestyle Haney, Fries, Sieja and Crews. don with eight points. sophomore Max Haney said. “I’m happy individually as well. CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM Three LFLF gymnasts headed to state en grocery store workers food service pharmacist meet, squad finishes fourth at regional event firefighters nurses doctors paramedics hospital wo By David Troppens each of the events, plac- The Linden/Fenton/ ing fifth on the beam truck drivers carpet cleaners sanitation janitorial Lake Fenton co-op gym- (8.85), fifth on the floor care respiratory therapists delivery workers restaurant nastics team came close (9.075), sixth on the bars to qualifying for the state (8.7) and sixth on the staff reporters postal workers utility workers insu meet as a team at region- vault (9.05). al action. Two other gymnasts iers nurses doctors law enforcement funeral services However, the LFLF will be making the trip director firefighters paramedic auto repair clergy gymnastics team came to the state meet. Lauren one place short of that Hayden qualified to com- warehouse workers law enforcement news media ultimate goal, scoring pete on the vault after a fourth-place finish taking third with a 9.075 restaurant staff reporters food service nurses law at Grand Ledge High score. Maty Temrowski School. also qualified for state doctors surgeons transporation services distribution The squad had plenty meet in two events. She edic We thank those who are certain of their phar of individual state quali- placed third on the beam fiers, however, as the top (8.975) and eighth on the ghter mission during these uncertain times hospit 10 in any event qualify vault (9.000). for the state meet to be Others who had team truck drivers nurses doctors janitorial paramedic held on Saturday. counting scores were Apryl Smith will be Hayden on the bars and ry therapists grocery store ant competing in the all- the beam, Temrowski on iers nurses doctors law enforcement nstaff around as she finished the bars and floor, Avery sixth in it with a total Miller on the vault, and reporters news media utility workers banking fina score of 35.675. She Kynleigh Copeland on placed in the top 10 in the uneven bars. Maty Temrowski lab techs restaurant workers manufacturing auto 18 Wednesday, March 24, 2021 MIDWEEK TIMES myfenton.com Three competitive Six Tigers headed to D1 regional tournament cheer squads move By David Troppens The Fenton varsity wrestling to regional level team had six grapplers advance to By David Troppens the individual regional tournament Three tri-county competitive cheer level after finishing in the top four teams earned the right to extend their at the Saginaw Heritage district. seasons during district action. The Fenton and Linden varsity com- The Tigers had one Division 1 petitive cheer teams earned spots in the District Champion. Freshman Phil- Division 2 regional that was held at lip Lamka (145) improved to 30-2 Walled Lake Western High School on with three more victories and a Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Lake Fenton first-place finish. Lamka earned Blue Devils placed fourth in its own the title by beating Davison’s Kyle D3 District on Saturday, qualifying for White by a 16-1 techinical fall the Novi regional. score. Fenton and Linden earned their invites The Tigers also had Kendra Ryan by placing in the top four of Friday’s Clio advance to her district title match, district meet. In fact, the Metro League facing Davison’s Justin Gates in represented itself well by taking three of the finals. Ryan (103) won her first the four regional bids. Kearsley won the match by pinfall and the second by district while the Metro champion Fen- decision. She lost to Gates by pin- ton placed second. Linden took fourth. fall in 2:23. The Tigers improved upon its Metro Four others competed in the third-place match. Jackson Carin- meet championship score of 730.06 Fenton’s Login Fuller (right) was one of six Fenton wrestlers to place at districts at the district by posting a total three- duff (285) and Dylan Beverly (140) and earn a spot at the regional meet. Photo: Mark Bolen round score of 746.08, a 16.02 point placed third while Ben Triola (152) improvement. and Login Fuller (189) placed Wrestlers finishing in the top spot in regional tourney being held CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM fourth. four of their weight class earned a Saturday at Davison High School. Three area bowlers headed to state meet By David Troppens to qualify for the state meet by placing Area prep bowling teams had three fourth individually at her regional meet. individuals qualify for state meet action The Holly Bronchos competed at the during regional competition last week- D2 regional at Oak Lanes in Westland end, and one team came within a place of and the Bronchos battled to qualify in qualifying as a squad. the top two all event long. Holly actually The Holly varsity boys bowling team led after the first game with a 932 team finished third, coming just one place series, 93 pins ahead of eventual regional away from qualifying for the state meet champion St. Clair Shores Lake Shore. as a program, but did get two of its ath- A 778 in the second game, however, letes to qualify individually — Justin dropped the Bronchos out of the top two, Mallory and Sean Dankert. and they never were able to get back in The Linden Eagles had the area’s only the two team state-qualifying spots again. woman athlete — Cassandra Most — CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM

RYAN definitely be cool. I just have to do what I did last year. I have to maintain my Continued from Page 16 weight at 103, and have to try to work my Her weekend began with individual hardest again.” district action Saturday. While there, she Ryan, who will wrestle at North Cen- placed second and will be competing at tral College next fall, has won more than the regional meet Saturday. 100 varsity matches during her career. “We’re D1 so my goals are to make “I didn’t know if I’d get the chance to it (to the MHSAA state meet at) D1 and do it because of COVID. I needed two then place at state. I made it last year,” more wins,” Ryan said. Ryan said earlier this season. “It would CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM myfenton.com MIDWEEK TIMES Wednesday, March 24, 2021 19 Blue Devils defeat Swartz Creek, 67-59 Lady Tigers win final two By David Troppens The Dragons made it a The Lake Fenton var- closer game in the second sity boys basketball team half, but were unable to regular season contests will be opening district keep the Blue Devils from By David Troppens from that point. play off a high note. earning the win. Carter The Fenton varsity Adrie Staib had a huge The Blue Devils won Foguth scored seven girls basketball team end- game, netting 17 points to their final regular season points in the third quarter, ed the regular season on a go with her 18 rebounds. game of the season, de- and Senter scored eight positive note. The three-point shot was feating the Swartz Creek fourth-quarter points, The squad defeated big for Korryn Smith and Dragons 67-59. helping ice Lake Fenton’s Ortonville-Brandon 56- Kaliegh Shaker. Shaker The Blue Devils (5-6) victory. 39 on Thursday, and then hit five treys and scored took control early on. Cart- Nine Lake Fenton play- defeated Clio 50-25 on 15 points while Smith hit er Foerster netted six first- ers scored with Senter Saturday. four treys and contributed quarter points and Francis leading the way with 19 Against Brandon, the 16 points. She also dished Senter had four first-quar- points. Foerster netted 18 Tigers used a 21-4 sec- eight assists. Kyla Lynch ter points, leading the Blue points while Helms col- onds quarter run to blow chipped in eight points Devils to an 18-12 lead en- lected 10 points. the game open. Fenton and four rebounds. No ternig the second quarter. Lake Fenton opens dis- (10-6 overall) trailed at one on Brandon had dou- Lake Fenton used the trict action at home against one time 14-7 during the ble-digits. Sally Borowski three-ball to open up the Ovid-Elsie today at 7 p.m. first quarter, but then netted nine points. lead in the second quarter. scored the final five points Against Clio, Lynch Jake Helms netted two of Lake Fenton’s Carter Fo- of that stanza. The 21-4 had a solid game, net- his three first-quarter three- erster attempts a shot in a edge in the second quar- ting 12 points. Shaker, pointers in the second peri- ter gave the Tigers a 35- Staib and Smith had 10 recent game. He scored od, helping lead the squad 18 halftime lead. Brandon points each while Mallory 18 points against the to another 18-point stanza. never really made a seri- Lehmann netted seven Lake Fenton led 36-19 at Swartz Creek Dragons. ous run to close the gap- points. halftime. Photo: Mark Bolen

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