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TRI-COUNTY TIMES SMART RYAN TACKABURY Todd Braun, a Watch out! SOLUTIONS volunteer at Adopt- u A-Pet in Fenton Which television Township, takes shows are attracting Luna out for a walk. the most viewers and Walks are not only keeping their attention fun for pets, but give their owners By Olivia Dimmer a reason to get [email protected]; 810-629-8282 out and get Americans watch about 250 some exercise billion hours of television a year, as well. according to a survey done by marketing research firm The Remove sticky labels Nielsen Com- 1 pany. Ninety- Summary nine percent of Remove sticky labels in a snap Which shows with this homemade solution. American homes are topping Combine equal parts white possess at least viewer charts vinegar and lukewarm water in a one television, and which ones basin, then soak the glassware for and 56 percent to watch for in 10 minutes. The acetic acid in the of those pay for the future. solution dissolves adhesive and cable. mineral deposits so the stickers No But when the TV’s lit up and buzz- practically peel themselves off! ing, what are Americans watching? See TELEVISION on 9A 2 Aluminum blinds matter what, Make smudges on your pets aluminum blinds disappear look out for with this simple trick: Rub them with a pencil eraser. their owners Most The rubber lifts the unsightly popular marks quickly and easily. Dogs and cats pull own weight in relationship TV SHOWS TRI-COUNTY TIMES 1. Big Bang Theory By Ryan Tackabury 2. The Voice The Tri-County Times is published semi- [email protected]; 810-629-8282 3. X Factor weekly by Rockman Communications, 256 Dogs may be man’s best friend 4. NCIS N. Fenway Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. 5. Two and a Half Men Publisher: Craig Rockman. Serving the com- — and there may be a good reason munities of: Fenton, Linden, Lake Fenton, for that. Don’t count cats out of the 6. Person of Interest Holly, Hartland, Byron, Gaines, Davisburg, 7. Dancing with the Stars Swartz Creek and Grand Blanc townships of: equation either, as studies have shown 8. Modern Family Fenton, Holly, Rose, Tyrone and Argentine. that having a dog or cat can have large 9. Criminal Minds contact information health benefits for pet owners, even help- 10. American Idol General Office...... 810-629-8282 ing to extend their lives. 11. Bones Advertising ...... 810-629-8281 12. Revenge Classifieds...... 810-629-8194 “As far as I am concerned, there are Circulation...... 810-433-6797 definite health benefits from owning a pet. 13. New Girl Hot Line...... 810-629-9221 One is the obvious fact that you do have 14. Grey’s Anatomy Fax...... 810-629-9227 15. Bachelorette E-mail: [email protected] a companion,” said Licensed Veterinary 16. So You Think You Can Dance Website: www.tctimes.com Technician Karen Braden of Animal 17. Suits Hours: Health Clinic in Fenton. “Especially Mon-Thurs: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 18. Breaking Bad Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. if the person that owns the pet is 19. True Blood Closed Saturday & Sunday See PETS on 21A 20. Big Brother NEW PATIENT SPECIAL Includes cleaning, initial exam, 4 bitewing x-rays $ Free consultations 99 M I C H I G A N Bo. Shumaker D.D.S SMILES Susan Thomas D.D.S 118 W. Shiawassee Fenton MI 48430 810-629-2361 New Hours as of January 2013 Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday 1-7, Thursday 9-5 and Friday 9-1 4A Sunday, January 13, 2013 TRI-COUNTY TIMES www.tctimes.com and thus are forced to watch the en- ing it down when it would have been tire movie sans the knowledge of the easier just to take it out in the first No world peace, President re-elected year it was made. place. Despite the utter failure to attain over and over. 6) Trade my guns in for white flags 10) Not judge our society’s moral world peace in 2012, and the re- 3) Stop lathering, rinsing and repeat- and yellow T-shirts in order to foster state by pondering the inevitable con- election of Barack Obama, ing. Clearly, it is just a world peace. clusion that New Year’s Resolutions I am continuing the practice By Foster Childs highly complex marketing 7) Call the producers of the multiple exist because most people think that of drafting 12 New Year’s ploy to double shampoo CSI TV programs and ask them why they are fat, dumb and ugly. resolutions — albeit with If I Were sales. all the beautiful female detectives/ 11) Not give in and shake the hand of some simplification in the 4) To care a lot less about technicians with long hair (which is even the most well intentioned friend interest of a higher fulfill- King what the Kardashians and all the female detectives/technicians) or acquaintance that stops at my ment rate — for the year Lohans are doing this com- don’t have to wear a hair net like restaurant table. Truth be told, most 2013. ing year, and spend more the cooks at McDonalds in order to people (me not included) don’t wash And so, in the year 2013 I time watching Honey Boo prevent evidence contamination due their hands after using the restroom, resolve to: Boo. to hair fall-out. especially in public. Shaking in the 1) Find out why NBA V) Conduct a full investiga- 8) Not fidget and sigh audibly when restroom and shaking in the dining baskets continue to remain tion to determine why the the person in front of me at the fast room are, unfortunately, not mutually at the same 10-foot height producers of movies insist food restaurant spends several min- exclusive. despite the fact that the that the year the movie was utes looking at the menu as if they 12) Find out — once and for all — average height of an NBA player has made be displayed in Roman numer- weren’t the same from year-to-year why there are no seat belts on school increased by more than a foot over the als. Many people (me not included) and coast-to-coast for the last decade. buses. last several years. do not possess the necessary skills to 9) Stop pretending it isn’t time to take Opinions offered in If I Were King are the author’s alone and do not neces- sarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. E-mail the King 2) Stop repeating myself over and decipher this obsolete numeric enigma the garbage out by repeatedly smash- at [email protected]. Some information reprinted from the Internet.

 a noise ordinance for this coming sum- IN CASE YOU missed the story, the Letters, 150 words or less, mer. We may enjoy our motorcycles but Readers must be signed and include conservatives caved in. Most of them they are getting entirely too loud a phone number. We reserve Hotlines voted with the liberals for higher taxes on  the right to edit for clarity and Submit at: www.tctimes.com everyone, and no reduction of entitlement DEAR TRI-COUNTY TIMES: Please liability. Letters must be writ- or call 810-629-9221 spending. consider covering the council meetings write ten exclusively for the Times. All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words  — with very accurate detail as to how or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tri-County TO THE LADY teacher that blasted the King. each council member votes. Times. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length and liability. SLP&R TO REDUCE You must be the only teacher in America that nnn doesn’t realize how on target his observa- FUNDING TO LOOSE YOU GOT THAT right! Obama has ANOTHER IDIOTIC NEW law we don’t tion was. Some schools have more than need. Individual communities should be On Dec. 20, 2012, the Southern been working non-stop to get re- 90 percent female teachers. That’s a social elected. The job he has been elected allowed to run themselves into the ground Lakes Parks Board of Commission- disaster. Young men require leadership if that is the will of those elected by the to do is not being done because he’s from older men. Always have, always will. ers received the following resolution been too busy to do it! That’s what you community citizens.  from sub committee Vince Paris, get from a community organizer who THIS MIGHT BE a good time to consider See HOT LINE throughout Times doesn’t understand the definition of Pat Lockwood and Ray Culbert. hard work! Glad you voted for him? ‘The SLP&R Board of Commis-    sioners, effective Jan. 1, 2013 will WAY TO GO on the ‘Memorable reduce their annual millage contri- Photos’ page for 2012. The write-up bution to Loose Senior Center from in May of my daughter and grandson 19 percent to 14 percent. SLP&R Bryan was special. Now to see them There’s still plenty of Winter left! again on Dec. 30. Bryan will be 31 in will continue to review its level of March. Raising a special needs child contribution in future years during its was good to see again. annual budget process.’    The Board tabled the resolution I WANT TO thank the nice stranger until the next meeting, Thursday, who paid my $3.79 bill at Burger King Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Fenton on Silver Parkway on Dec. 13.    Community & Cultural Center base- PRESIDENT OBAMA DID his best ment meeting room. SLP&R Board under the yoke of the close-minded meetings are open and there is Republican representatives who re- Let us make sure your furnace is public comment time. fused to believe his vow to fix every- working as efficiently as it should! The proposal to reduce payments thing in his second term. to Loose violates the trust that vot-  ANYONE WHO EVER uses the word Call and schedule your furnace cleaning today! ers put in the SLP&R Board when misogynist, in any form, you are a • Sales & Service Installation • Servicing all makes & models• Duct cleaning • Heat pumps • Boilers • Furnaces we approved the millage. It breaks close-minded man-eater. Do the math promises made to seniors and to from there. PROVIDING QUALITY Loose.  PRODUCTS & SERVICE YOU CAN TRUST This is a blow, on top of the burn- I VOTED FOR President Obama but I ing of one of our buildings in 2011. agree with the Hot line that asked ‘why EXTENDED FREE ESTIMATE & HEATING would any citizen want any other citizen WARRANTIES SYSTEM ANALYSIS Ramona Deese, AVAILABLE — Loose Senior Citizen to pay higher taxes.’ This is a mindset 409 E. Caroline, Fenton • 810-629-4946 • www.davelambheating.com unprecedented in American history. Center member We’re here 24/7! We Make House Calls!

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“The PGA tour. I love “‘Modern Family.’ It’s “Anything on National “I like ‘Nightline’ “‘Chicago Fire,’ it’s a great “‘Person of Interest.’ It golf and I play it too.” funny and my kids can Geographic I like, but I because it always gives show about the workings grabs my attention and it watch it and laugh along love ‘Pawn Stars,’ and you really good news.” of a fire department. I like is quick-moving.” too.” ‘Gator Boys.’” ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and — Kip Schabbel — Amy Statly — Cleo Cleck — Armeta Eneix ‘Private Practice’ too.” — Carole Binns Lake Fenton Hartland Fenton Fenton — Lori Newton, Fenton Lake Fenton www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY TIMES Sunday, January 13, 2013 5A HAS superintendent search ‘on target’ Questions established, were based on the board’s feedback, along with the district’s staff, and some first screening of from the community. District staffers and VISION THERAPY candidates on Feb. 5 the public gave input through a survey. Resolve Vision Problems that By Tim Jagielo Ramsey said the board can craft ques- Interfere with Your Child’s Education [email protected]; 810-433-6795 tions that address the concerns staff, and residents have. “I think they’re looking Now is the perfect time to continue to enhance your child’s education. Does your child have Holly Area Schools (HAS) is on track to difficulty reading or comprehending material? Has your child been diagnosed with ADD or pick its next superintendent. for someone that can bring ADHD? Fenton Vision offers a vision therapy program specifically designed to help resolve Kent Barnes, the current super- energy to the district, to keep visual problems that interfere with reading, learning, and educational instruction. All vision intendent, is retiring at the end I think alive the good things going therapy sessions are run on site at Fenton Vision Therapy Clinic. of his contract in July. This is they’re looking on now, and appreciate the For more information regarding vision therapy, see our website at when the new superintendent for someone that work they’ve done and even www.fentonvision.com and click on the “Other Info” tab or call us at 810-629-3070. is expected to take over. add to it,” he said of the staff Rich Ramsey, adjunct can bring energy members input. Vision Therapy has been extremely Nathan’s reading scores have risen three consultant for the Michi- to the district, H o w e v e r, R a m s e y beneficial for our child. He has become grade levels in a little over a year’s time. “ self-sufficient in school and at home. “ We have also seen great improvement in gan Association of School couldn’t share what any of to keep alive Homework is more enjoyable and takes things such as math and other areas where Boards (MASB), is facili- the good things the questions are. “A lot of less time. He can focus and concentrate tracking was a problem. Nathan also learned tating the search. candidates read newspa- better, and is more productive. His about some of his limitations and strategies “It’s going well, (we’re) going on now, pers,” he said. grades have improved significantly, to help him in school. He enjoyed going to right on target,” he said. and appreciate Ramsey wasn’t sure how he strives for and is on the honor roll, vision therapy because Dr. Alvarado and On Tuesday night, the the work they’ve many have applied thus far. and teachers have seen an incredible his associates made everything so much Holly Board of Education He expects there will be improvement in him as a student. fun! Everyone at Fenton Vision made us done and even - Former Vision Therapy Parent feel welcome each time we arrived for an met to hash out the ques- around 20 candidates to sift add to it. ” appointment. They showed genuine care for tions they will ask the final through. The first screening Nathan and our entire family. — Rich Ramsey of candidates will be Feb. 5, candidates, who will ask Adjunct Consultant, MASB -Sue Lambert-Mann, them and in what order. and that meeting is open to Former Vision Therapy Parent ” They also reviewed the ’’ the public, though attendees calendar, and clarified legal ‘do’s’ and may not ask questions or engage in the ‘don’ts’ for questions. For example, it’s discussion. illegal to ask about an applicant’s height, None of the names will be made avail- weight or sexual preference. able until the candidates have accepted They also reviewed the schedule for the the first round of interviews, which will FENTON VISION rest of the search. The job was posted in take place Feb. 19 and 20. The second mid December, and Jan. 30 is the deadline round will be Feb. 26. Therapy for applications. The next superintendent of HAS will The questions candidates will face be in place just as Barnes retires. 810-629-3070 212 W. Silver Lake Road • Fenton www.fentonvision.com Enbridge project in Rose, Tyrone continues  Patty Rusten said that the company took Weather, holidays, a 1½ week break over the holidays and negotiations slow work has resumed with March as a sched- uled end date. Originally, the project was project in 2012 expected to be done by the end of 2012. By Tim Jagielo The project is to lay a new pipe next to [email protected]; 810-433-6795 the existing one that flows through several OF FENTON The heavy equipment and destruction area townships. Once the new one is in, of property for Rose and Tyrone town- the old one will be taken out of service. ships is expected to be finished in March. Jason Manshum, senior adviser of Because of the weather, the holiday season community relations for Enbridge said and ongoing contract negotiations with negotiations with residents delayed certain residents, the project in Rose Township parts of the construction. “With any proj- had slowed. ect, you always have some negotiations WE’VE Ellie Vance of Rose Township was that take longer for some reason,” he said. deeply involved in educating her neigh- “The whole point is to work with people. bors of the Enbridge Energy pipeline We essentially have to live together, on project running through her property, this property.” Residents like Vance, and as well as many other properties in the Debbie Hense in Tyrone have had souring area. experiences with the pipeline projects. MOVED! Enbridge public relations contractor See ENBRIDGE on 9A

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For Personal Fenton VFW looking for new members Police&Fire & Commercial Local veterans looking to great. We do a lot for our veterans and our community,” Secretary/Treasurer Insurance recruit for community service of the Fenton VFW Men’s Auxiliary report By Olivia Dimmer Michael Zack said. “We do whatever ‘SMASH AND GRABS’ ON FOUR [email protected]; 810-629-8282 we can to help whether it be monetary LAKES, SOUTH HORRELL These people are veterans. They are help or physical help, for whoever is in Detectives with the Genesee the fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, need. It has been very rewarding.” County Sheriff’s Department are brothers, sisters, and grandsons and The time commitment to the VFW investigating numerous larcenies granddaughters of those who have auxiliary is flexible, since they operate from vehicles. Det. Sgt. Bill served this country on foreign soil. mostly on a volunteer basis. Lanning said on Wednesday, Jan. They volunteer their 9, deputies responded to five Interested vol- such complaints from residents time, money and ef- unteers can give as on Four Lakes Avenue and forts to assist aging As far as my much or as little time one on South Horrell in Fenton veterans, drive the experience, it has been as able, and yearly Township. In all cases, a suspect Jo Wood underprivileged to great. We do a lot for memberships are also smashed windows and stole Hartland Insurance their non-emergency available for those personal belongings. Detectives Agency, Inc. medical appointments our veterans and our who can commit more are working with the Livingston and seek out any way community. We do time. Members help to County Sheriff’s Department 2532 N. Old US-23•Hartland•MI and they hope to identify a male to help the community whatever we can to help raise funds for com- suspect from surveillance videos 810-632-5161 through churches and whether it be monetary munity service events obtained at retail stores. The thefts other organizations. such as scholarships. remain under investigation. These are members help or physical help, They also host bingo for whoever is in DOMESTIC ASSAULT of the Veterans of For- events that are open to The Genesee County Sheriff’s eign Wars and the aux- need. It has been very the public, and funds Department is seeking an arrest iliary and they are look- rewarding. raised go to benefit warrant from the Genesee County ing for new members. the VFW and their Prosecutor’s Office against a — Michael Zack, Secretary/Treasurer of “As far as my ex- 23-year-old Fenton man. Det. Men’s Auxiliary, VFW Fenton endeavors. perience, it has been See VFW on 14A Sgt. Bill Lanning said deputies ’’ responded to a home in the 2400 block of North Long Lake Road in Fenton Township to investigate HAPPY NEW CAR! a domestic assault complaint. Lanning said the man is accused of assaulting his 19-year-old girlfriend who is seven months pregnant. Lease for Lease for CATALYTIC CONVERTERS STOLEN $ $ The Fenton Police Department 2013 GMC Terrain /month /month 2013 Sierra is investigating a string of cata- 249 279 lytic converter thefts. Lt. Jason Extended Cab Slater said during the nighttime $1,000 down due on signing, 39 months/10,000 miles $1,000 down due on signing, 39 months/10,000 miles hours between Jan. 9 and 10, four complaints came in from the 1000 block of North Road for stolen USED CAR SPECIALS catalytic converters. Fenton police HURRY OFFER ENDS JAN. 19TH advised area police agencies of the thefts. Other police depart- ments received similar complaints. Fenton police will be working with the other agencies to identify a suspect.

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Indiana man arrested for shooting friend uFenton man hospitalized after The Indiana man said he was getting ready being accidentally shot in leg to go to bed and was unloading the pistol By Sharon Stone when it accidentally fired. The man gave [email protected]; 810-433-6786 first aid to the victim and called 911. A 21-year-old Fenton man was trans- Suspecting the Indiana man had been ported to Genesys Health Park for a gunshot drinking, a preliminary breath test was ad- wound and his 22-year-old friend from Fort ministered. He registered a blood alcohol Wayne, Ind. was arrested for shooting him content of .105 percent. in the calf. The Indiana man was arrested for the Fenton police responded to a residence use and discharge of a firearm while under in the 1100 block of North Road on a report the influence of alcohol causing serious im- of an accidental shooting. Upon arrival, pairment. This is a five-year felony. Fenton responding officers made contact with the police are awaiting the official charge from victim. The bullet had gone through one side the prosecutor’s office. of his calf, and exited the other. While at the hospital the victim told detec- Police observed the pistol, as well as tives that it was an accidental shooting. He THREE DISTRICT liquor bottles on a table inside the home. has since been released. EDUCATION $240,000 billing. Councilors are currently attempting Serving: Fenton • Lake Fenton • Linden School District Continued from Front Page to collect 30 years worth of fees from Lin- that commercial property owners were de- den Hotel owner Jack Furry and 15 years ficient in sewer tap-in fees,” said Lossing. worth of fees from Jim McIntyre, who owns REGISTER NOW “(An audit) should have been done years the Subway building. If collected, each ago.” The mayor added that an annual business owner would have to pay $70,000 FOR WINTER GED PREPARATION CLASSES audit on sewer usage and fees will now be and $14,000, respectively. conducted. According to documents obtained by January 28, 2013 - May 10, 2013 According to former City Manager Mark the Freedom of Information Act, the city MONDAY & WEDNESDAY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Tallman’s 2012-2013 recommended city will charge Furry for 15 additional sewer budget, the sewer fund has an estimated tap-ins; Spring Meadows Country Club 13 6:00pm - 9:30pm 6:00pm - 9:30pm balance of $1,310,154 as of June 30, 2012. tap-ins, and McIntyre nine tap-ins. Other CLASS REGISTRATION CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY 28TH! Tallman projected the sewer fund to reach businesses the city is trying to collect fees $1,352,453 by June 2013. from include a church, assisted living facili- MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: 6pm-7:30pm Lossing said the city is assessing the ties, restaurants and a strip mall. tap-in fees based on forms and documents State Rep. Joseph Graves (R–Argentine GED CLASS GED TEST from the Genesee County Drain Com- Township) of the 51st District has met with REGISTRATION REGISTRATION mission. At an October meeting, City some of the business owners in Linden and (Pre-Registration required) Students must: • Have formally withdrawn from their Attorney Charles McKone doesn’t agree with what the Students must: former high school. said the tap-in fees are set city is trying to impose. • Not be enrolled in a program • Provide a valid Michigan driver’s by and paid to the county. That’s “This is becoming a bur- to complete high school. license or picture ID and social security card. • Register with the Three District GED However, Genesee County smoke. That is den on residents and busi- • Provide a valid Michigan office for testing. Drain Commissioner Jeff ‘‘100 percent nesses. There needs to be driver’s license or picture ID • Attend Mandatory Class prior to testing Wright said he has not been some kind of protection from and social security card. GED TESTING DATES: contacted by any political inaccurate, the over-reaching government,” Mandatory Class Test Dates • Be 18 years of age or older. February 19, 2013 February 27 & 28, 2013 entities or leaders from county is not Graves said. “The business 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Linden on assessing sewer charging them owners were never billed in March 5, 2013 March 13 & 14, 2013 tap-in fees. Wright added the past. A municipality can’t • Students 17 years of age may 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm the county does not collect any new fees. go back 30 years.” register for classes and April 16, 2013 April 17 & 18, 2013 Jeff Wright complete GED testing with 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm sewer connection fees from Genesee County drain Graves isn’t sure if the city April 16, 2013 April 24 & 25, 2013 municipalities. commissioner ’’ can legally assess these fees signed release from their 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm previous high school. May 14, 2013 May 15 & 16, 2013 “That’s smoke. That is and is currently looking into 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm 100 percent inaccurate, the county is not legislation that will protect businesses and CLASS FEE: $75.00 TESTING FEE: $180.00 charging them any new fees,” Wright said. residents from similar fees in the future. Payable at time of registration Payable at time of registration “Local units of government tack on huge Interim City Manager Scott Sutter said (cash or money order only) (cash or money order only) charges (to sewer fees). Anything they’re the city will meet with business owners on collecting goes 100 percent to them.” February 6 at 10 a.m. at an open meeting Wright isn’t sure why the city of Linden to discuss various payment plans. Location is attempting to collect more fees for sewer “Other cities, if you’re deficient, Lake Fenton High School Office usage. “If they did call me, I would ask demand payment immediately so other 4070 Lahring Rd. • Linden • 48451 ‘what fees did you say we increased?’” businesses and residents are not subsi- In October, business owners addressed dized,” Lossing said. “We’re going to put 810-591-9465 the city council about the sewer tap-in fees, together a game plan so payment doesn’t Call for additional registration dates or to make an appointment demanding an explanation for the sudden break the bank.” 8A Sunday, January 13, 2013 TRI-COUNTY TIMES www.tctimes.com sold and the money given to the poor. Judas didn’t care about the poor, but ASK THE News Featured linking his protest to the needy made briefs him look good. Those who focus on MECHANIC columnist faults are always looking for ways to Chris Wilkinson, ‘ASK THE LAWYER’ justify their caustic comments that Certified Mechanic COMMUNITY SEMINAR By Roger Campbell injure innocent people. I have a ‘02 Buick Century Need free legal advice? Come Peter said we are most like our Lord Q: Custom. I’ve had filler neck learn about issues focusing on when we take unjust criticism patiently to gas tank replaced. Now lowering property taxes and (1 Peter 2:20-21), but that’s a tall order. the gas nozzle shuts down when disputing property taxes at the fueling. Do you have any ideas? The danger of listening Few aspire to follow the steps that led - Richard Genesee County Bar Association’s to the cross. Richard, this type of problem usu- “Ask The Law­yer” free community to the wrong people Opportunities to demonstrate the While the speaker at a Wisconsin A: ally occurs when the evaporative seminar on Thursday, Jan. 24, at reality of our faith when under fire vent solenoid is not functioning properly. the Grand Blanc McFarlen Li­brary, church Bible conference, I met a discour- abound because there is never a short- It will not allow the air to vent when filling 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc from aged visiting minister who said he had age of critics. These negative nuisances the tank. If your filler neck was rusted out just resigned as pastor of a church he had 6-7:30 p.m. RSVP by calling the are everywhere, continually searching prior to replacement, the excess air may served for 11 years. During his time as Genesee County Bar Associa- for something wrong with those who have been venting through the rust hole pastor, the church had grown from only a tion at (810) 232-6000 or register are doing their best to serve the Lord. and masking the vent problem. There are few families to a sizeable congregation. two other things that may be the cause online at www.gcbalaw.org. Seat- They are always the first to hear of He had enjoyed his work there until one such as a rollover check valve in the tank, ing is limited. This free service is anything wrong and feel it their duty of the members began to criticize him; or possibly the new filler neck had a plastic brought to you by the attorneys of to spread the word. For centuries, their then he had allowed this grumbler to cap in one end and was missed during in- the Genesee County Bar Associa- cruel tongues have kept ministers on stallation. I strongly suspect the evap vent drive him to despair. Finally, tired of the tion in collaboration with Legal the move, contributing to what a major problem being the cause though. This attacks of his critic, he had quit. Services of Eastern Michigan. news magazine once called ‘the game would take some knowledge of wiring Hearing the former pastor’s heart- of musical pulpits.’ diagrams and hose diagrams to properly breaking story reminded me of a diagnose. I would recommend finding a BOATERS SAFETY CLASS Are you a victim of critics in your paragraph in the book, ‘The Tongue reputable repair facility to diagnose this Lobdell Bennett Lake Association church or community? — Angel or Demon?’ that has been one for you. is offering Boaters Safety classes, Lovingly tune them out. played out again and again in too many Do you have a question that you would like to beginning next month. The first Even the moon couldn’t keep shining churches: ‘Contentious tongues have have answered? E-mail it to me at: class is scheduled for Saturday, if it paid attention to barking dogs. hindered the work of God a thousand [email protected] Feb. 23 at the Argentine Town- The discouraged Wisconsin pastor times over. Critical tongues have bro- Located in Historic Downtown Holly ship Fire Hall, 9048 Silver Lake found help in realizing he had been lis- ken the hearts and health of many pas- New Store Hours: Rd, Linden. The instructor will tors.’ Here before me was living proof tening to the wrong people. Many in his Hours: Mon-Thur: be Marty Murdock. Cost for the church had appreciated his ministry and 7am-9pm, of author George Sweeting’s accurate class is $25, which includes Fri: 8am-6pm observation. been helped by it but he hadn’t heard Sat: 9am-3pm lunch. To register, contact Marty But ministers aren’t the only targets their compliments because he was so 402 N. SAGINAW Vyskocil at (810) 423-5674 or of cruel critics. Sadly, fault-finders preoccupied with the cutting words of 248-634-5730 martyvyskocil@lobdellbennettlake. one who chose to focus on his faults. www.wilkinsonautorepair.com exist everywhere. And they’re always com. Summer classes are set for engaged in their favorite pastime: cut- Listening to faithful people would have Check our website and Tuesday, June 18, Tuesday, July 23 ting down all who don’t live up to their kept him from being discouraged and coupon ads for specials. and Tuesday, Aug. 13. exaggerated expectations. Oliver Wen- enabled him to continue his important dell Holmes said, ‘The human race is work. He decided it was time to make a divided into two classes — those who new commitment to his Lord and return go ahead and do something and those to focusing on loving God and serv- who sit still and inquire why it wasn’t ing people as he had done before being done another way.’ devastated by criticism. When we find ourselves unable Let’s stop listening to the wrong to please our critics, we are in good people. Those who love, support and company. Some grumbled when our encourage us deserve our attention. Lord healed sick people on the Sabbath, They are gifts from God to enable us to others complained because they felt He live in the sunshine no matter what our spent too much time with sinners. Judas critics say. was upset when He allowed a woman This article first ran May 20, 2012. Roger Campbell is an author, a broadcaster and col- to anoint His head with an expensive umnist who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be ointment, saying it should have been reached at [email protected].

his family even. Stop maligning the best HOT LINE CONTINUED president since JFK.  A LITTLE VACATION in Hawaii? Yes, I do I HAVE TO LAUGH at the limp-wristed take one vacation a year, but Obama has libs that think that guns are the issue. It’s had a vacation every other month for the the liberal policies of gay marriage, single last four years. Also, ‘little vacation’ is not mother households, ban God, anything what he takes, his vacations cost us mil- goes on media, ACLU intervention, violent lions and millions of dollars. video games and fatherless young men  are the root cause of all our current ills. I AM ONE of those Obama hater-whiners We’re a nation of scaredy-cat pansies. who is smart enough to know he did raise  taxes on the middle class. The ‘Barack, FIFTY-SIX MILLION children killed since you rock’ guy should really stop drinking 1973. It seems the government is OK with the Kool-aid. aborting innocent children, yet they want  to take guns from law-abiding people be- BRAD HOFFMAN TO ALL OF YOU who voted for our current cause a few nut bags go off the cliff. democratic policies. Over 56 million dead INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.  babies and counting. Hope you enjoy your THE PRESIDENT HAS been working “Serving the area over 40 years” time on earth because eternity isn’t going non-stop for four years to get reelected, 102 S. Leroy Street to work out so well for you. You are as not just one. Fenton, MI • 810-629-4991 responsible as the doctor who performs  the abortion. LAWS, RULES AND regulations are put  in place for a reason. No one is above the KEEP IN MIND it is the low-information law. However, your President thinks he voters, many of whom do not pay taxes, can run a third term. This is dictatorship who listened to the vast left-wing media thinking. and voted in Obama because Mitt was  portrayed as such a terrible, mean person. I WAS SO excited to see the sign on So the fact that our taxes are going up Thompson Road about the new Fenton doesn’t bother them. Township community park! Great job Fen-  ton Township! We can’t wait to go to the OUR PRESIDENT is a tireless worker new park! The kids are going to love it. and patriot who puts his country above  www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY TIMES Sunday, January 13, 2013 9A ENBRIDGE through tree lines, pools, sheds and septic TELEVISION Continued from Page 5A systems. The flags designate where the Continued from Page 3A Rusten said the project affects 6.59 miles new pipeline will go, parallel to the old As far as sitcoms go, CBS’s ‘The of pipeline in Tyrone Township and 6.63 one. Big Bang Theory’ tops the charts miles in Rose Township. She estimates Recently Vance and her husband with an average 12,013,000 viewers the projects are about 60 percent com- changed land agents, and are in a waiting tuning in Thursdays at 8 p.m. for the pleted. pattern now. She said land newest episode. This quirky com- Spring 2012 brought agents attempted to have edy chronicles the antics of a group land agents from the Cana- After her sign a contract allowing of best friends — who also happen dian company to residents’ construction for the use of several private to be roommates and scientific ge- front doors to negotiate the ‘‘is complete, driveways. She resisted and niuses. The ratings just keep going terms of the use of their the remaining it was eventually dropped. up for them — their recent episode land, a use allowed by a To spare some proper- ‘The Egg Salad Equivalency’ was permanent easement agree- activity includes ties, Enbridge decided to watched by 19.25 million people ment signed 50 years ago. clean up and let the new pipeline cross It gave Enbridge the right over the old one to avoid according to the show’s website. site restoration. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO to use the land when they destroying one resident’s Next on the DVR list is ‘NCIS,’ Patty Rusten Debbie Hense of Tyrone Township CBS’s long-time running drama cen- needed to, but the company Public Relations Contractor, septic tank. Another resi- must first pursue an agree- with Enbridge Energy ’’ dent’s property was spared traded lawsuits with Enbridge over the tered around criminal investigations. ment and compensation to completely. treatment of her property, and eventual- The show matched the viewership ly was asked to enter mediation, where of their previous seasons, averaging use the land. Manshum said the project ending in Vance’ property is still dotted with March covers around 70 miles. The next they came up with satisfactory terms. 19.5 million throughout the season. small flags setting barriers and direc- 210 mile phase will start this year in other She said construction has halted until NCIS airs on Tuesday evenings at tion of a crude oil pipeline, which runs areas. easement papers are signed. 8 p.m. In the realm of reality compe- tition, we have CBS’s ‘Ameri- can Idol,’ which has the highest amount of view- ers on Thursday (results night) and hits around IN GRAND BLANC & LAPEER JANUARY 17TH THRU JANUARY 21ST 18 million view- ers. The show re- turns on Jan. 16. INFORMATION Standing at about 18 million viewers as well is 5 DAYS ONLY! ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ WHO PREMIER GOLD, SILVER which showcases & COIN ASSOCIATION the dancing tal- Winner of the ents of celebri- X Factor WHAT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO ties. 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This number and Mon 10am-4pm might seem small compared to others, but viewership is up 47 DIRECTIONS 567-202-6031 percent (making it one of the largest growing dramas) from the previous season and expected to double again, according to Tvby- thenumbers.com. The next season of the series, which illustrates the lives of a chemistry teacher and stu- dent duo that produce and sell meth to secure their financial future, will air on AMC this summer.

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Most of it centered on three village properties that brought responses from several residents during public TRI-COUNTY TIMES | WILLIAM AXFORD comment time, according to President The vacant home at 102 First Street Jason Hughes. in Holly was turned into an eight- The waterworks park, old train de- apartment dwelling, but is now faced pot, and a multi-unit home at 102 First with demolition. Street are owned by the village, and were all discussed. Some, like resident Walker said it would cost about John Lauve, feel the home has historic $90,000 to turn it into a finished black significance to the area, though Hughes top parking lot with lighting. He said said it has none with the state. parking is one of the biggest complaints The property at 102 First Street he hears from visitors during festivals or AP PHOTO brought much discussion, busy days downtown. Greg Brockheim, the executive director at Virginia Zoo sits with Charles the Mon- said Hughes. “There’s a lot Summary Lauve could see the lower arch, the Labradoodle with a cut resembling that of a lion’s mane. of commotion over that old Much of the portion of the home turned house,” said Council Mem- discussion at into commercial space, but the regular Holly ber Bob Allsop. Village Council isn’t sure because he is first Lion-dog creates quite the roar Lauve made a presenta- meeting on putting his energy into sav- uLabradoodle groomed to cording to FOXNews.com, “Charles the tion to restore the property. Tuesday was ing it. “All I know is that it Labradoodle has turned heads for some Hughes said the home was on three village should not be demolished,” look like king of the jungle time.” Enough heads that the dog has bought by the village in Oc- properties, the he said. He said he offered Waterworks Park, Onlookers in Norfolk, Va. thought more than 1,000 friends on Facebook, tober and was up for sale with the train depot, to buy that home with a land they were on the plains of Africa on because he’s shaved to look like the Old little other interest. Hughes and the home at contract for $20,000, which Tuesday. Observers in downtown Dominion University mascot. Although said the cost of renovating 102 First Street. would cover what he said the Norfolk saw Charles, a Labradoodle Charles has been mistaken for a lion the home is high. It would Downtown Development Au- walking down the street, and thought on several occasions, “the dog loves cost $20,000 to demolish the home thority (DDA) paid before it was given to they were looking at a baby lion. Police children and tailgating at ODU football to make way for a gravel parking lot the village. “It’s a solid building, it’s all called the local zoo to make sure all games, as well as the occasional slice at fitting around 33 cars, said Village Victorian notched trim, it was built by a lions were accounted for. In reality, ac- University Pizza.” Manager Jerry Walker. wealthy family,” he said. Walker said this is the building’s Also in question was the old wa- likely fate. Allsop would rather the terworks building on Broad Street home be spared, and made that senti- near Rose Township, and the train ment official when he made a motion depot near Crapo Park. Walker said to work with Lauve on restoring the the ad-hoc committee to decide the FREE property. The motion course of action for the CONTINENTAL failed without support. “It’s a solid decommissioned Wa- BREAKFAST “I felt it was a worth- building, it’s all terworks Park building while home to revital- Victorian notched will report its findings ize,” said Allsop. “It can at the next meeting, and be really nice, that place. trim, it was built by he has received a lot of Annual I just hate to see beauty a wealthy family.” interest in restoring the go.” He thinks Lauve John Lauve train depot. The vil- Holly resident, buying it, putting it on property owner lage has raised around Forecast the tax roll and having $20,000, waiting to be another village water tap-in is better used. “We’re happy to see movement Breakfast than a parking lot. on all three,” said Walker. LOCAL & STATE UPDATES VFW the dead by servicing the living.” Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Continued from Page 6A Including women’s and other auxiliary, The requirements for applying to the Paulin estimates the VFW has about 1,500 7:30 am - 9:00 am VFW are to have papers of honorable members, but are always looking for more. discharge from any foreign war and the “We are asking for men who are in- Keynote Speaker: campaign ribbon proving service. If an terested to join our unique group,” Jack applicant has all the necessary Weingard, president of the men’s paperwork, the application Summary auxiliary said in a letter advocat- Charles Hadden, President & CEO, process is quick and easy. To be The Fenton VFW ing the group. “The applica- Michigan Manufacturers Association. in the VFW auxiliary, a person is looking for new tion process is straight forward. Additional Guest Speakers Representing needs to be a direct relative to members to help in The personal satisfaction to be community service the City of Fenton, the City of Linden, a veteran. Both positions are projects. gained is priceless.” Fenton Township and Tyrone Township will present open to men as well as women. Additional information is valuable information forecasting for 2013. “I’ve been very pleased available by calling the VFW in giving my time to the VFW,” Post secretary/treasurer Mike Zack at (810) EVENT LOCATION SPONSORED BY: Quartermaster Ernest Paulin said. “I’ve 730-3605 or the post at (810) 629-3700. been a member since 1989, and my wife The VFW hall is located on 1148 North Fenton Community & Cultural Center and (Sharon) since 1991. We really do honor LeRoy St. in Fenton. Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation 150 S. LeRoy St. • Fenton $ TRAVELING MANICURIST 50 I’ll come to you for no additional charge! Please register by January 14th, 2013 at Manicure Shut-ins • Seniors • Lunch Hour • Office Manicures & Pedicure • Bridal Parties • Pedicure Parties [email protected] or call 810.629.5447 Reg. $55 LISA BRANHAM New Number! 810-922-6553 www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY TIMES Sunday, January 13, 2013 15A St. John School seventh- grader conference bound u the NYLSC helps young scholars take ‘Courageous Leadership’ an introspective and highly personal- focus of four-day event ized assessment of their leadership Christian Wentworth, a seventh- skills and abilities. grader at St. John Catholic School “The steps each person takes in discov- in Fenton, was accepted to the Na- ering his or her own leadership strengths tional Young Leaders State Conference can be a very personal process,” said Mar- (NYLSC) in Ypsilanti. The conference guerite Regan, Ph.D., Dean of Academic takes place March 21-24. Affairs for the CTLC, the organization According to the Congressional Youth that sponsors NYLSC. “The National Leadership Council (CYLC), outstanding Young Leaders State Conference will help students from across the country were students get at the heart of their innate selected to take part in a unique leadership talents and skills and will also help them development program. to identify how they can best serve their Themed “Courageous Leadership,” communities.”

TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Chance Curtis of Fenton takes a jump at the sledding hill at Bush Park on Sunday, while the area still had snow, along with several friends who slid down together. The ideal winter weather brought out many sledders. Got Trees? Local parks and businesses turn • Tree Removal into sledding spots for the winter • Trimming • Stump Removal By Olivia Dimmer Based on the rockiness and steep- • Lot Clearing [email protected]; 810-629-828 2 ness of the hill, this spot is not recom- Linden — Driving by, Jillian Fish- mended to younger sledders. • Firewood back and Isabella Morton look like Maggie Dewan, 18, recommends tiny bundles of purple and pink being the hills near the Coyote Preserve pushed down the large hill Golf Club. FERGUSON LAWN & TREE SERVICE alongside Clover Beach in Summary “Sledding there was awe- Linden. Nicole and Russ Fish- some,” Dewan said. “A little 810-730-3627 • 810-714-2332 Popular Insured back look on as the pair begins sledding scary because the hills can get to master the art of steering the destinations in steep, but it was really fun. One sled, a skill that Nicole said the area attract time we made a sled train with they had just picked up on. residents who all of my cousins.” “We grew up around here want to feel the wind at their face The hill behind St. John and this was always our fa- and snow below School in Fenton is also a vorite sledding spot,” Nicole them as they popular sledding destination, said. “Now we get to take our sled down snow along with the hill next to daughter and niece.” covered hills. the Fenton Community and This hill alongside Linden Cultural Center. Road is probably one of the most “My favorite sledding spot outside heavily used sledding spots in the area. the area is Southwestern High School Almost every weeknight and weekend, in Detroit,” Brooke Holden, 18, of a passer-by can spot a few red-cheeked Fenton, said. “The hill is huge and kids racing down the hill and nearly it’s so much fun, especially when it’s miss the frozen patch of pond that has covered in ice.” We found a special settled at the bottom. Although this Other sledding spots outside the is one of the most well known, it is immediate area include Kensington thingamabob for you! certainly not the only. and Indian Springs Metro Park, both Hannah Pilarkski, 21, of Fenton, of which have been reported to have lives near a local gravel pit and fre- hills for optimal sledding. One great offer. Two great ways to save. quents the sledding spots there. While your own backyard might not * “I find it really exhilarating because have as much of a slippery and snowy Save up to 30% on rooms the hills are really tall and steep,” Pi- slope as desired, just ask around to see at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels larkski said. “It’s fun because of the where your friends are going and add for stays most nights 2/18–3/23/13 and 4/2–6/14/13. bumps and jumps, you just have to look sledding to your list of winter must-do Now is a great time to take advantage of spectacular savings at Walt Disney World® Resort hotels. out for rocks.” activities. Stay at a select Disney Resort hotel and save up to 30%. Or, add a minimum 4-Day Magic Your Way Ticket and save even more! For offer details, visit wdwoffer.com. * The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Length-of-stay requirements may apply. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than two adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts. No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites, 3-Bedroom Villas and is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 30% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings for other Resorts.

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www.travelbrokersinc.com TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO 1545 N. Leroy St., Fenton 810-750-4200 Emma Bostwick, 14, of Grand Blanc, and Brianna McGuire, 14, of Flint, trek back (Lake Winds Plaza) Grand Blanc: 810-232-4200 up the long slope of the Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday. email: [email protected] Flint: 810-732-4700 SPORTS TRIVIA Williams FIVE BASEBALL earns pins in STRAIGHT Holly sweep Holly boys basketball wins fifth He pitched for straight game. three Detroit Q Tigers American League champion- PG17 A PG18 A ships. He is also known for once HOLLY’S SEAN asking “How’m BARR I doing, Edna honey” during a national broad- cast. Name him. Schoolboy Rowe is the answer. He A SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013sports www.tctimes.com PAGE 16A pitched in De- troit from 1933 to 1942, winning 105 games dur- ing his time with Basketball teams hold top spots in Top Five poll the Tigers. Edna  was his girlfriend Gap narrowing between those at the time and later became his in and those out of winter survey wife. By David Troppens championship match, but at 17-4, [email protected]; 810-433-6789 they’ve proven they have some Things are getting exciting pretty solid talent on that team. Random with the Tri-County Top Five They might be a squad to kind of THOUGHTS Winter Poll. watch out for as January moves For the most part, doing the list into February. I’m not much of a has been pretty easy with little No. 3: Holly girls bowling - All Michigan Wolverines controversy. the Bronchos do is keep on winning, men’s basketball fan, but That’s starting to change now. and usually by a pretty whopping in recent weeks I have Some teams have taken drops, margin. After a 27-3 victory against seen a handful of their while others are improving their Linden on Wednesday, the Bron- games. Watching them resumes considerably. chos are now 4-0 and have won just those few games, it’s That said, the tough decisions those events by a combined score easy to see why the Wol- don’t start until we get to the third of 99-21. Now, that’s impressive. verines are undefeated. spot. The first two have estab- Hiedi Martin flirted with a 200 March Madness could lished themselves as a legitimate against Linden, rolling a 189. be an interesting time of leaders. But there are about five No. 2: Holly girls basketball - year for Michigan men’s teams out there that have a legit The Holly girls that remain from basketball fans. When the writers voted beef to be somewhere from No. 3 last year’s title run don’t want to for this year’s class for the to No. 5. This is where it gets fun see the squad fall short again this Baseball Hall of Fame, no making these lists. season. So far, they’ve done a one was voted in. Remember, these rankings good job making sure that won’t I think players like Barry do not include games that were happen again. Bonds, Roger Clemens played Friday, Jan. 11. The Bronchos are the only re- and Mark McGwire are No. 5: Fenton/Linden girls maining undefeated team in Metro no-brainers into the hall. ski - The girls just started their sea- League play, and they made sure Yeah, they used steroids. son this week, and did so in pretty that was the case by earning wins But baseball’s history is convincing fashion, beating Holly/ against Clio and Linden within the filled with players that Oxford 27-62. We suspected the last 10 days. tried illegal means to en- ski squad, in its first year with a co- The Bronchos return last year’s hance their performanc- es. And at the time the op with Linden, would eventually Tri-County Girls Basketball Play- make an appearance in our poll, but er of the Year, Alyssa Copley, TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN players were obviously Holly players Kaitlyn Smith (left) and Allyssa Copley (right) trap using, only tiny gripes they actually had to compete before but they are much more than her. were made. Everyone they snuck on the list. Now they Freshman Kaitlin Smith has helped Linden’s Maija Satkowiak during a recent game. The Holly varsity knew they were using. have posted a nice first meet. as well, spreading out the offen- girls basektball team is No. 2 in our Tri-County Top Five. Players knew, agents Now, the only question that re- sive wealth. Others are having fine knew, owners knew, writ- mains is if there will be snow to seasons, but those are the two that Entering Friday night’s game are playing around them. Depth ers knew and fans knew. continue the season next week. have stuck out to this point, and against area rival Linden, the Ti- was a concern entering this season. No one cared. Baseball No. 4: Lake Fenton wrestling are among our early candidates for gers were 7-0, winning their games So far it hasn’t been an issue. was popular and people - Quietly, the Blue Devils are put- this year’s Girls Basketball Player by an average of almost 21 points. Fenton has a key Metro League digged the long ball. We ting together a pretty solid season. of the Year. Cory Cox and Eric Readman game against the Holly Bronchos all supported it. No, they aren’t the caliber of the No. 1: Fenton boys basketball give the Tigers an outstanding at home on Friday. If the Tigers Put them in the Hall. team they were a couple years - They are an easy No. 1 selection 1-2 offensive punch, but probably win that game, is anyone going to They clearly deserve it. back when they went to the state right now. more important is how the others be able to catch them? www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, January 13, 2013 17A Holly’s Williams giving wrestling a try during senior year Bronchos sweep Kearsley, Lapeer East in first Metro duals of the season By David Troppens 57-19 and then beat Lapeer East 57-24. In [email protected]; 810-433-6789 both of his matches, Williams (171) earned Flint — Johnny Williams was on the pinfall wins. He won his first match by Holly varsity wrestling team before. pinfall in just 31 seconds, and then won his It was his freshman year, but he was a second with a pinfall in 2:55. bit discouraged. “Right now I’m relying a little bit on my “I came out my freshman year a little athleticism and strength,” Williams said. bit,” Williams said. “But (two-time state “But everyday I’m working with Andrew champion) Josh Houldsworth and all of Scott and Anthony (Gonzales) and all those guys were here and I wasn’t into it.” those guys. They are giving me more and Since then, Williams has made a name more tips, teaching me more tricks to get for himself as one of the greatest football a kid.” players ever to play at Holly High School. Holly coach Don Pluta has been im- But after finishing his prep football ca- pressed with Williams’ performances so reer with 1,440 rushing yards and 23 rush- far. ing TDs this fall, he found himself being “Johnny’s back and he’s going to help prodded to join the wrestling team one last us,” Pluta said. “He’s done well. He’s not time. going to beat the top-of-the-line kids at this The prodding worked. Williams, who point but he’s certainly going to beat a lot has been on the Holly wrestling team since of kids just by sheer athletic ability. We Thanksgiving, is now starting on the var- have another month before the league is sity team and holds a 5-1 record. over and districts are here. He’s advanced “A couple of my buddies — Jesse Tor- so quickly in the last two weeks just based res and Mason Cleaver — convinced me on past experience and the fact he’s an ath- to come out here again,” Williams said. “I lete and a competitor.” TRI-COUNTY TIMES | DAVID TROPPENS missed the first two weeks of the season, Williams, who has committed to play Holly’s Johnny Williams (right) is 5-1 during his senior season with the Holly varsity but then I came in. football at Michigan Tech, said his first big “I like winning, but I don’t like losing. adjustment was wrestling practices. wrestling team. But when you stick a kid, it feels good.” “The thing with wrestling is it never Williams looks like he could make an stops, and it’s about 110 degrees hotter postseason this year. However, that said, to go through districts pinning kids, but I impact on the Bronchos’ squad. While it than it is during the regular football sea- he’s realistic in his approach. want to go through winning three matches. is obvious he doesn’t have the polish of son,” Williams said. “Getting through that, “Obviously, I’m shooting for the best. “From there I’ll just keep pushing for- a four-year varsity performer, he was im- getting through the heat and getting used to I’m trying to win a league championship,” ward.” pressive in the Bronchos’ dual match vic- it and not stopping is tough though.” Williams said. “I want to make it to the The Bronchos are pushing forward tories against Kearsley and Lapeer East Williams hopes he can speed up the state meet, but my first goal is to make it themselves right now. After losing sev- on Wednesday. Holly defeated Kearsley learning curve and make an impact in the through districts. I don’t think I am going See WILLIAMS on 20A Skinner captures 300th win in Eagles’ Metro League dual

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When Linden beat the Swartz Creek TRI-COUNTY TIMES | DAVID TROPPENS Dragons 45-36, Skinner had earned his Linden varsity wrestling coach Todd GET READY FOR WINTER! 300th career victory. Skinner (center) watches one of his “This was a very emotional night. I wrestlers during a match last year. Only Includes: didn’t realize it until we started head- Skinner won his 300th match as a ff27 Point Vehicle Inspection ing to the bus,” Skinner said. “There’s varsity wrestling coach on Wednesday. ffOil Change (up to 5 quarts) been a lot of great wrestlers over my 14 ffTire Rotation years here at Linden that have helped League, and usually finishes seasons 95 the program get those wins. It took me with winning records. The program hit $ *Must present ffBrake Inspection 16 years to get 300 wins.” its peak in 2005 and 2006, qualifying coupon at time Excludes synthetic oil and diesel. Some vehicles may cost of write up more. See dealer for details. Before coming to Linden, Skinner for the team state tourney. The 2006 All makes & models foreign or domestic spent two years at Clarenceville Li- 23 squad made it to the state semifinal vonia. Skinner then coached for Lin- round. den’s middle school program for six “I’m very proud of everything we’ve Skip the hassle of rebates, years, and since, has been coaching the accomplished here and we are not Linden varsity team. Before Skinner done,” Skinner said. “We have a great visit Hall Chrysler today! was at Linden, the Eagles had won 38 group of youth wrestlers and middle EASY TO FIND - US-23 AT EXIT 80 varsity matches from 1972 until 1999. schoolers coming up, so I’m excited Since then, the team is typically one and ready to go for another 15 years. 15123 NORTH RD. • 888-249-1361 of the stronger programs in the Metro See SKINNER on 20A WWW.HALLFENTON.COM 18A Sunday, January 13, 2013 TRI-COUNTY SPORTS www.tctimes.com Holly boys record fifth straight victory in 66-53 verdict vs. West By David Troppens it within the flow of the game.” [email protected]; 810-433-6789 The Bronchos led for most of the con- Holly — Make that five victories in a test and had a 33-24 lead at the break. row. West cut that margin to 46-43 entering It appears it took the Holly varsity the fourth quarter, but the Bronchos boys basketball team’s young squad scored 20 points in the final period, earn- about two games to figure out how to ing the win. play at the varsity level. “They never wavered,” Baylis said. Since those two opening losses, the “They got as close as two but even then Bronchos have won five straight, includ- I felt comfortable. They just keep play- ing a 66-53 Metro League victory against ing hard. Lapeer West Tuesday night. “Lapeer West is a good team with “We are having a lot of fun,” Holly good athletes, good leadership and a coach Lance Baylis said. “It was the good coach. It was a good quality win TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN same old thing. All 13 guys played, 13 and we’ll keep going forward.” Linden’s Niki Sargent scored 13 played in the first quarter and we had Baylis is most impressed with his points in the Eagles’ 55-44 road nine people score last night. Everybody team’s unselfish nature. loss to Clio on Tuesday. did something once again. It’s a team “The coach that can get his team to made up of guys that want to play to- pass, wins,” Baylis said. “That is the way gether. So everyone has a role and is do- it is, but not many teams can get their Lady Eagles fall ing their role.” kids to pass. This team is subscribing to Freshman Kyle Woodruff is proving this theory. They get it.” to Clio, 55-44 he’s ready for the varsity. He had his Joshua Simms added 13 points for By David Troppens third 20-plus point performance game, Holly, while Logan Spiker and Michael scoring a game-high 22 points on 8-of- Alexander chipped in eight points. Justis TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN [email protected]; 810-433-6789 Holly’s Kyle Woodruff scored a game- The Linden varsity girls basketball 16 shooting from the field. Kerner had seven points and seven as- team proved they can play with the “For a freshman to score 20 points is sists. Alexander led the Bronchos with high 22 points in the Bronchos’ 66-53 Metro League contenders during the outstanding,” Baylis said. “And he does 12 rebounds. victory against Lapeer West on Tuesday. last week. However, the Eagles haven’t been able to beat one of the contenders yet. Linden dropped a 55-44 Metro Strong defense not enough against DCD, 54-42 League verdict against the Clio Mus- By David Troppens While the Tigers did a pretty solid played on her was excellent. (Payton tangs on Tuesday, dropping the Ea- [email protected]; 810-433-6789 job holding Detroit Country Day’s Asia Maxheimer) and (Hannah) Evo had her gles to 5-2 in the Metro League, two Competing against teams with poten- Doss to just 14 points, the visitors had pretty much the whole night.” games behind the Holly Bronchos in tial All-State players on it can be rather too much firepower, resulting in a 54-42 Fenton (6-3) trailed 13-8 after one the loss column. difficult. Country Day victory. quarter and 26-21 at the half. Country See EAGLES on 20A The Fenton varsity girls basketball “I felt like we fought from beginning Day outscored Fenton 16-10 in the third team found that out on Tuesday. to end,” Fenton coach Becki Moore said. quarter, helping stretch the lead entering “We were down five at the half. They the fourth quarter. have an All-Stater who hit three threes. Country Day entered the game aver- She ended up with 14, but is averag- aging just over 58 points a game. The Keeping Smiles ing 20 points a game. The defense we See DEFENSE on 19A

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But we put it together in the fourth and were able to do some of the By David Troppens things we did in the first half. [email protected]; 810-433-6789 “I give the kids credit. Everyone Fenton — Brandon wanted to stop fights us and gives us their best game. Fenton’s Cory Cox from lighting up the It’s not only physically challenging, but scoreboard. mentally challenging. I was pleased with It’s a sensible strategy. The Fenton senior entered Wednesday night’s game the outcome.” averaging just under 22 points a contest. Readman not only scored 25 points, But the Blackhawks quickly found with nine coming from behind the three- out the Fenton varsity boys basketball point arc, but also had four assists and team can beat squads in many other two steals. Mitch Shegos netted 14 ways beyond Cox scoring. points, while Cox still scored 10 points. Fenton’s Eric Readman scored a He also became a distributor, collecting game-high 25 points, and the Tigers a team-high five assists. scored assists on 18 of the team’s 24 The Tigers’ defense was stellar, forc- field goals, resulting in an easy 62-41 ing 24 Brandon turnovers. The 21-point home victory against the Blackhawks. loss represents the worst defeat this sea- “Brandon came out trying to stop son for the Blackhawks. Brandon lost Cory. They made a concentrated effort to Swartz Creek by 15 and the Dragons for him not to touch the ball,” said Fen- actually trailed 32-29 at halftime against ton coach Tim Olszewski. the Blackhawks. “We played excellent defense in the Another Metro contender, Holly, de- first half. That set the momentum and carried us and we were patient offen- feated Brandon by 16 points, 60-44. At sively.” 6-0, the Tigers remain a game ahead of Fenton (6-0, 7-0) enjoyed an 18-7 lead Swartz Creek in the loss column. after one quarter and had the lead bal- “We held Brandon to the fewest points loon up to 34-15 by the half. The Black- of anyone,” Olszewski said. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN hawks did win the third quarter 14-8, but “We did some things. I like the overall Mitch Shegos takes a shot during a recent game. Shegos netted 14 points in the Fenton blew the game right back open picture so far.” Tigers’ victory against the Brandon Blackhawks on Wednesday.

TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN Fenton’s Carly Granger (right) scrambles for a loose ball in a past Tigers’ game. Fenton lost to Detroit Country Day 54- 42 in a non-league home contest on Tuesday. DEFENSE Continued from Page 18A Home Tigers (6-3) held them to four points be- Remodeling low their average. Ellie Cowger led the Tigers’ offense We also buy houses! with 10 points, while Evo netted eight Call or visit us points. Evo also contributed eight re- 810-735-7719 bounds and five assists. Moore Insurance Agency Cassandra Reuschlein had seven 1549 N. LeRoy St., Lakewinds Plaza points and four rebounds, while Max- Licensed and Insured Fenton • 810-629-4179 heimer had six points and eight re- bounds. Country Day’s Mariah Jackson and KIRK JASON Jordan Wright had nine points, while Tiana Gimpci and Brittany Washington had eight points. 20A Sunday, January 13, 2013 TRI-COUNTY SPORTS www.tctimes.com EAGLES Continued from Page 18A SKINNER Just as was the case in the first half in Continued from Page 17A a 40-31 road loss to Holly on Friday, the “This is not about personal gain. It’s Eagles’ offense struggled. It didn’t mat- about building a program and relation- ter in the first quarter, as the Eagles held ships. I want to share this victory with a 9-6 lead entering the second period. all the boys and coaches that have ever However, the Eagles were outscored 22-8 stepped on a mat for Linden.” in the second quarter and trailed 28-17 at The Eagles opened the night with a the half. tight 36-32 loss to Lapeer West. Linden tried working itself back into Winning two matches for Linden the contest. The Eagles outscored Clio were Luke Zimmerman, Zach Shaw, 16-13 in the third quarter, cutting the gap Austin Golden, Austin McNeil and Cliff to 41-33, but never took the lead in the Coleman. Karrah Varner, Dylan Musall, final eight minutes. Clio’s Allison Kitch- Tanner Shuck and Aaron Kersten each en did most of the damage. She scored a went 1-1. Nick Sioui won his only match game-high 27 points, netting 9-of-11 free of the night. throws. Lake Fenton 55, Betley 19 Maija Satkowiak led the Eagles with Lake Fenton 55, Byron 16 16 points and 12 rebounds, while Niki The Blue Devils had Jared Corcoran Sargent netted 13 points and 10 rebounds. (119), James DeMember (125), John Bar- Kelsey Brecht had six points, seven re- ry (135), D.J. Melton (160), Andy Donoho bounds and five assists. (171), Chase Hull (189), Blake Mireles Boys Basketball (215) and Lucais Allen (285) earn 2-0 re- Clio 65, cords in the two GAC matches. Linden 48 The wins improve the Blue Devils’ The Eagles trailed 43-22 at the half record to 17-4 overall. and tried to make a comeback, but it fell short. Linden cut the gap to as little as 10 TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN points several times during the second Linden’s Aaron Kersten (right) works half, but never got any closer. on a takedown in a recent match. The The Eagles (0-6) were paced by Travis Linden varsity wrestling team split Rinks, who had 14 points and six steals. a pair of Metro League matches on Shaye Brown netted eight points and 10 Wednesday. rebounds. The Eagles’ JV team lost a tight 55- 53 verdict. Tanner North had 12 points, WILLIAMS while Mike Gold netted 11 points. Continued from Page 17A The freshmen beat Clio 45-26. Logan eral wrestlers due to reasons ranging Steier had seven points, while Nolan from people moving to injuries, the McDonald and Nolan Hill had six points Bronchos aren’t as deep as they’ve been each. in past years. They also have fought the flu bug this year. But that said, the team remains 12-4. ASK THE “Although we are 12-4, we don’t call it a good 12-4,” Pluta said. “West and APPLIANCE Brandon are the two main teams that have the most depth to challenge us. “It’s going to be tough this year.” EXPERT The Bronchos took care of Wednes- day’s foes relatively easily. Along with My front load washer Williams, Cleaver (135), Torres (140) shakes and moves and Colton Cleaver (103) also earned Q. around in spin cycle. two pinfall victories. Keegan Soles (130) and Andrew Scott (160) also fin- There a couple of things that ished with a 2-0 mark on the day. Scott might cause that, earned a pinfall victory in 1:39 in one of 1. Washer may be unlevel his matches. A. 2. You may be under loading Tres Flores (152) won his only match the unit with mismatched by a 6-2 decision, while Noah Brenner weight clothes. When you have heavy (285) also won a match by decision 2-0. clothes like towels, jeans or sweatshirts Jose Martinez (215) recorded a pinfall mixed with lighter items, it allows the win in 47 seconds. Those earning a for- heavy to collect on one side of the basket feit win were Justin Hennard (103), Ja- causing the washer to be out of balance cob Palleson (119), Sam Johnson (125) and jump around. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | DAVID TROPPENS and two-time state champion Anthony 3. You could have a weak floor causing a Gonzales (145). Gonzales is still nurs- multiplication of the vibration, causing the Holly’s Mason Cleaver (left) works on a OVERWHELMED WITH DEBT? takedown in a recent match. ing a bout with the flu. unit to move around. Set a glass of water However, one concerning issue in the on the dryer while washer is in spin, if it Creditors harassing you? develops ripples in the water, the floor is matches were the few losses the Bron- the issue. Facing foreclosure? 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THE HISTORY OF The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has conducted studies that show people with pets exhibit decreased blood pressure and minimized risk for heart attacks, as well catsand as faster recovery times for those who dogs AS COMPANION ANIMALS have already had heart attackers. It is believed that these effects are due to While there is some debate as to when man pet’s ability to act as a stress reliever. and dog first became friends, we know the “They have been known to be great two have been together for more than 14,000 stress relievers. Just the fact of sitting years. Unearthed campsites show fossil- and petting a pet has a calming effect on ized evidence of animals that were killed by a person,” Braden said. humans for food, as well as being gnawed by a canine. Further evidence is offered by The boons passed Summary cave paintings showing that the relationship onto you by your furry Owning a between man and their best friend is nothing friends can help those pet can help new. Dog and man shared a mutual interest of of any age. A study reduce stress, survival, and bonding together for protection published in the Jour- reduce your and hunting purposes benefitted them both. risk of a heart Five generations (from left) are Aubrey Lynn Meints, Aubrey’s mother, Kylie nal of Allergy and In the years that followed, dogs would be attack, and used for many different purposes. They were Meints, “great-great granny” Elda Bretzke, “grandmom” Judy Hirn, and “great Clinical immunology strengthen utilized as guards, for medical purposes to nanny” Jackie Becker. Baby Aubrey was born Nov. 20, 2012, and her “great-great shows that children children’s differentiate those who were dead as opposed granny” will be turning 100 on March 30, 2013. who are exposed to an- immune to those who were comatose, and shepherd- imals are more likely systems. ing. As more time passed, dogs also found to develop a stronger themselves kept as pets simply for company, immune system. Infants who grow up and not necessarily for any specific utility. with a cat in the home are less likely to In addition to hunting and their other uses, a dog may have once ruled a nation. In the 11th develop asthma. century when the ruling King Eyestein’s son Those who own pets tend to stay more was murdered, he gave the people a choice — Who. What. When. active as well. “Walking them too can to be ruled by a slave, or by his dog, Saur. The help. It gets the owner out to do things,” people made their decision, and Saur is said to Braden said. “It helps people to get out have held the position of King for three years. and walk around and do things with their Source: JaneDOGS.com, www.dogpark.com Where. How. Why. animals. It also really does a lot They have been known obviously the for their mental benefits of having Your source for wellbeing.” In to be great stress relievers. a pet in your life fact, therapists ‘‘ Just the fact of sitting and is the company, community news, have been known petting a pet has a calming the companion- to use pets to help ship, the uncon- information and people who are effect on a person. ditional love that battling depres- — Karen Braden they provide you features. sion. Veterinary Technician when you have at Animal Health’’ Even more Clinic in Fenton a crummy day,” amazing, is that Maddock said. while researchers “They are always going to be there are not entirely cer- no matter what, wrapping around your tain as to the why, but legs or looking at you with those cat owners have fewer adoring eyes and they strokes than those with- kind of help you snap out a feline companion. out of your nasty While it may seem mood that you like you are doing all of m i g h t b e the work in the relation- in.” ship, it is clear that your pet can return the favor. Adopt-A-Pet Director Jody Maddock agrees that it is physically and emotionally healthy to have the company of an animal. In many ways, when you adopt an animal, it is adopting you in return. “From our standpoint Read. Learn. Subscribe.

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Charles Nelson License #2101140011 810-732-7999 22A Sunday, January 13, 2013 TRI-COUNTY TIMES www.tctimes.com LEUKEMIA Continued from Front Page News that until six and a half years later, when briefs he received a call last October that he was a potential match for international SCHOOL INVESTIGATES THREAT patient with acute leukemia. “I had totally WRITTEN IN BATHROOM STALL Fenton Area Schools and the Fenton forgotten about it until I got the phone Police Department are investigating call,” said Lossing. a threat written in a bathroom stall at The next step was Every four for him to return AGS Middle School. Superintendent minutes a blood vials to Be Timothy Jalkanen said at the end of person is the school day on Wednesday, Jan. the Match, to nar- 9, a threat, determined to be low level row down the profile. diagnosed and low risk was found in the bath- When he found out with a blood room. Administrators did not believe that he was a good cancer like there was much credibility to the threat potential donor, he leukemia, and found no reason to cancel school. went to Michigan lymphoma While the threat lacked credibility, Jal- Blood in Grand Rap- kanen said, “It was still something to ids for a more ex- or sickle cell take seriously.” The incident remains tensive physical and anemia. under investigation. Parents were testing. “I was the notified of the incident through the best match,” he said. district’s automatic alert system. There are two types of extraction processes for obtain- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO ing stem cells for a transplant. One is David Lossing, Linden mayor and blood stem cell donor, stands with the donor team Keep up with the Times the non-surgical donation of peripheral at Michigan Blood in Grand Rapids. blood stem cells (PBSC) and the other Visit David Lossing’s blog about his donor experience at: is a marrow donation through a surgical DAILY! http://my-bonemarrowdonation-adventure.blogspot.com outpatient procedure in a hospital under anesthesia, which one is used is deter- mined by the recipient’s physician. five-day process leading up to the dona- www.tctimes.com Lossing’s procedure was the PBSC, a tion. His extraction was set up for Dec. KEEP IT LOCAL 14-17 and the actual donation day was Michigan Blood is the exclusive Dec. 18. “I was given shots of filgrastim supplier of blood to Genesys every day at home to increase the number Regional Medical Center in of blood-forming cells in my blood- stream,” said Lossing. “Then Suzanne Grand Blanc. Visit miblood.org and I went to Grand Rapids for the actual for a list of local blood drives, donation process.” contact information, videos, The blood was removed through a etc. about the blood and bone needle in one arm and passed through a marrow donation process. machine that separates the blood-forming cells. The remaining blood was then re- Source: Michigan Blood turned to Lossing’s system through the other arm. The blood-forming cells are back within four to six weeks, according Here’s how Dan paid to Be the Match. “I felt achy and fatigued, but that’s all,” to be a donor... ¢ said Lossing. “Every day of the shots, 97 for it was a different part of my body that • Join the registry, either online hurt, and finally on day 3, I took Motrin. at bethematch.org or in person if you are at a Be the Match event. I was still working at my job throughout Ninety percent of good matches a box the process.” are between the ages of 18 and 44. As soon as the bone marrow was ex- Because funds are limited, monies tracted, it was immediately taken to Detroit to help fund these registrations are of cereal Metro Airport for an appropriated to this younger group international flight to About 99 where matches are more likely. an unknown destina- percent of • If you are between 45 and 60 tion. The patient was the time and in good health, you may register expected to receive by sending a tax deductible payment when bone the parcel on Dec. 19. of $100 with your form. Lossing had also sent marrow is • If you register online, complete along a birthday card needed for the form and order your registration for the patient getting a patient, kit. Follow the instructions to collect his bone marrow. other blood a swab of cheek cells and return the “The transplant kit. actually resets the products are • Get ready to donate. If you get clock to a person’s also needed. a call that you are a match, Be the birth,” said Lossing. Source: Michigan Blood Match will ask if you’re willing to do- “He now has a brand nate. They will then set up additional new immune system. He’ll end up with testing, an information session and a my blood type and my DNA. Now I have physical exam. an ‘evil twin.’ Happy Second Birthday!” • Donate in one of two ways, Lossing admits he felt a mixture of depending on the recipient patient’s excitement and anxiety as he approached physician. About 75-80 percent are the whole process. “I did a lot of research done non-invasively. so I understood what would be happening — PBSC (peripheral blood stem to me and how the whole process would cells), a non-surgical procedure GET FREE PRINTABLE COUPONS! requiring five days of injections up to also work on the recipient end.” the extraction. www.tctimes.com He hopes to use this experience and his — Marrow donation, a surgical Click on the green COUPONS link on the top navigation bar own connections in state government to outpatient procedure done in the encourage more people to join the Be the hospital under anesthesia. Match registry. • Recovery and follow-up. Donors Would he do it again? “In a heartbeat,” should be able to resume their regu- said Lossing. “We talk about changing the lar activities between one and seven world, and here with this one event I was days after donation. able to save someone’s life.” www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY TIMES Sunday, January 13, 2013 23A town our

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The to be proud of what we ably don’t realize you also have desk at city old Union Block were able to put in hall, because a full-time job. I’ve always wanted is what still drives to work at U of M, and now I’ve that space.” he prefers to be ASCO me. My goal is to David Lossing out doing the work worked there for almost 13 years, find a developer who 810-629-2255 now in Flint and before that in Ann of mayor in the com- L can rebuild what we’ve munity. FENTON Arbor. I’m also a registered lobbyist lost (in the fire in 2007). In for U of M, so I spend a lot of time in 2107, 100 years after the fire, I’d like almost done watching all six seasons 2525 Owen Road - Fenton Lansing. I’m in my fourth academic the residents to be proud of what we and I just started in November. I’m Mon-Thurs 9-9:30pm | Fri 9-7pm | Sat 9-6pm year at U of M Ann Arbor as a mem- were able to put in that space. anal retentive and obsessive com- www.lascoford.com ber of the teaching faculty. Never in As mayor, what are your re- pulsive. I acknowledge it, embrace it my wildest dreams did I think I’d sponsibilities? My main respon- and make fun of it! have a chance to be on faculty. sibilities on paper are to run city What’s the most exciting thing What do you teach? I’m one of council meetings, sign ordinances that happened to you in 2012? four who teaches a total of 140 stu- and resolutions and conduct wed- After having routinely gotten a Online tickets and showtimes dents in a web-based class platform ding ceremonies. But I like to do cheek swab in a bone marrow drive www.NCGmovies.com entitled “Michigan Student Caucus.” a lot more than that. I serve on the through the ‘Be the Match’ program NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS Students participate in the legislative planning commission and as chair- on campus in 2006, I got a phone call SHOWTIMES: 810-695-5000 process by writing their own resolu- 1 Mile N. of I-75 on Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc man of the Downtown Development six and a half years later last October $ tions in six different areas like health 5.00 TICKETS EVERYDAY Authority to create an action plan that I was possibly a good match for Rate valid for most movies. All Day TUES• Mon, and human services, business and Wed and Thurs before 6 • Fri-Sun before noon. for downtown. My goal is to have an international patient with acute $5.00 rate not valid on Real D 3D, IMAX or 12:05 shows. economic development, etc. All the the Union Block area done in two leukemia. Following more extensive Real D 3D films additional $2.00. students vote for the top one or two years. I’m good through 2014. Good blood tests and physicals, it was SHOWTIMES VALID FRI 1/11/13 - THUR 1/17/13 resolutions, which then get presented things take time, so I try to be patient. determined I was the best match for to a panel of real legislators at the STARTING FRI JAN 11 Suzanne and I have lived here since a bone marrow transplant. I under- * end of the semester. The legislators A HAUNTED HOUSE (R) 1996. We love it here. After the fire, went the procedure in December (see FRI - SAT 10:00 1:00 3:05 5:15 7:20 9:25 11:30 ask questions and challenge the stu- SUN - WED 10:00 1:00 3:05 5:15 7:20 9:25 the outpouring of public support was related story in this issue). THUR 10:00 1:00 3:05 5:15 7:20 9:25 11:30 dents’ assumptions. It‘s a great pro- amazing. That’s what it’s all about at Would you do it again? I’d do *GANGSTER SQUAD (R) cess, and has given me the inspiration FRI - SAT 11:35 2:05 4:35 7:05 9:35 11:55 the end of the day. it in a heartbeat. 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TRI-COUNTY A day at the TIMES TIM JAGIELO Daniel Mercord, 21, (right) works on his back and shoulders at Powerhouse Gym in Fenton Wednesday gym afternoon. He worked third shift, slept a few hours, and then came to Clients create work out. The gym provides routines to fit their varying levels of intensity for its lifestyle, goals users.

By Tim Jagielo 72, of Fenton, uses resistance straps and [email protected]; 810-433-6795 floor exercises during her hour-long ses- Fenton — At Fenton Fitness and Ath- sion. She started coming five years ago be- letics, free weights thunder to the ground cause of a knee surgery. “I want to maintain with each lifter’s repetition as Florence what I have,” she said. It seems to be work- and The Machine plays on ing, as Clemmer looks younger than the radio. Around 1 p.m. the her age. “Balance is important,” she gym is busy with six to seven It’s just said. “And strength.” She likes the people, and then four seemed part of my variety of equipment available dur- to leave at once. ‘‘ ing the day. This is the ebb and flow daily routine. Chris Smith, 27, of Mundy of the daytime schedule of a I like it. Township, stands engrossed in his local gym. droid phone, looking for an idea Shelly Rowe Around 1:30 p.m. on Powerhouse Gym client for his next exercise. Without Wednesday, Dan Stamos and ’’ clients during the lunch hour, he son Todd work out together, spends time at the gym. “Since TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO tossing a medicine ball back and forth. Then, my son was born, I’m just trying to get Sue McLaughlin of Fenton Township lifts Dan winces as he leg presses 190 pounds. “It back into a routine,” he said. He settles on 20-pound weights at Powerhouse Gym in hurts,” he said. He was still grinning though, hurtling a 14-pound medicine ball against Fenton. She has an hour routine where she through the hour-and-a-half workout. “We’ve the wall several times. works with a trainer. done it since growing up,” said Todd. On Wednesday after 5 p.m., Powerhouse “I used to take him when he was young- Gym in Fenton has more clients, many of er,” said Dan, a senior. them males, lifting weights. Austin Rowe, 18, In the exercise room, Nancy Clemmer, See GYM on 2B 2B Sunday, January 13, 2013 LifeStyle www.tctimes.com forecast views for 2013. In the past, Calendar of this event has been very well attended and proven very informational for business representatives. The Fenton events Regional Chamber of Commerce cordially invites all interested parties to CHAMBER’S FORECAST attend and asks that you please RSVP BREAKFAST IS JAN. 16 to (810) 629-5447. The Fenton Regional Chamber of Com- merce is hosting its annual Forecast NATIONAL CEMETERIES TOPIC AT Breakfast on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the NEXT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING Fenton Community and Cultural Center Tyrone Township Historical Society will from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Keynote Speaker is hold its next meeting on Monday, Jan. Chuck Hadden, the CEO of the Michi- 21 at 6:30 p.m. A meeting and program gan Manufactures Association. The will follow the potluck dinner. The group MMA is the state’s leading advocate meets at the Tyrone Township Hall on devoted to promoting and maintaining Center Road. Everyone is invited. The a business climate favorable to industry. speaker for Jan. 21 is Rick Anderson, The MMA works to foster a strong and administrator of the Great Lakes Na- expanding manufacturing base in Michi- tional Cemetery in Holly Township. He gan. Area municipality leaders from the will offer historical information concern- City of Fenton, Fenton Township, City of ing national cemeteries and information Linden, Tyrone Township, and Argentine for veterans. All veterans are encour- Township have been invited to share aged to attend. Contact Connie Powell their five to seven minute community at (810) 629-2031 for more information. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Chris Smith of Mundy Township uses his Droid phone to get workout ideas at Fenton Fitness and Athletic Center Wednesday during his lunch break. GYM and free weights. As one of the daytime Looking for a Continued from Page 1B managers, he is relatively hands-off with of Linden “shrugs” 405 pounds, with sev- this crowd. “For the most part everyone eral repetitions. He comes here five days a has their routine,” he said. Classes at night hammer? week and has improved from power lifting or the early morning yield more ques- 200 pounds two years ago. He started lifting tions, especially when staff is changing in high school, and sees it as a hobby. out equipment that their customers have Across the room, his mother Shelly gotten used to using. Rowe listens to Pitbull on Pandora radio He said there is a wider variety of as she walks the treadmill for half an people during the day, everyone from There are eight home hour. She does cardio on the seniors, to college students improvement stores in the area. off days, and works with a Summary in between classes. At night, SHOP LOCAL. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. trainer three times per week. A gym forms a most are daytime workers on She barely was breaking a community all its their way home. “The excit- sweat. “It’s just part of my own, with different ing thing for me is meeting daily routine,” she said. “I people using the the people of Linden. We’re like it.” facilities for a varying a small community,” he said. degree of needs. Austin and Shelly don’t All of them point As a University of Michigan- GET FREE plan workouts together, they to keeping, and Flint student, he feels like just happened to be there at improving health. this community is giving him the same time on Wednesday, some useful experience. “For PRINTABLE COUPONS! but they don’t seem to mind, as me it is a part-time job, but it they chat after their respective exercises. is allowing me to experience how a small A 24/7 gym tends to have a medium business operates.” He said every day is flow of people, with consistent mild a lesson in retention of clients. activity during off hours, and busy early At 8 a.m. Thursday, two men use the mornings and evenings. facilities, one runs the treadmill, and At 11 a.m., David Thorin, manager the other does push-ups. He soon has at Anytime Fitness of Linden, has five the entire facility to himself as the other people inside, using the cardio equipment man leaves.

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(810) 606-1110 MEMBER (248)437-6550 4B Sunday, January 13, 2013 BusinessLifeStyle pro files www.tctimes.com Business briefs Marathon Auto Glass Fenton resident rejoins Fenton business expands into Granger Construction Company Suzie Cherney of Fenton has rejoined same-day glass repair Granger Construction Company as a By Sally Rummel project engineer/energy advisor. She is currently working on closing out Oxford [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Community Schools and implementing Marathon Auto Glass has opened a new Energy Program for the firm’s inside the Marathon Gas Station, ex- K-12 clients. She previously worked panding the family owned business for Granger as a project manager working on the company’s South Lyon that has been operating in Fenton Community Schools and Sparrow Hos- since 1998. pital projects. Cherney has 13 years “People know us and trust us,” said of experience in Raven Yousif, who is running Mara- construction and thon Auto Glass three in energy m a n a g e m e n t . Summary inside the gas sta- Recently, as an Marathon tion owned by his employee of Con- Auto Glass father, Joe Yousif. sumers Energy, has opened for “I’ve been repair- she promoted business inside ing auto glass for their Energy Sav- the Marathon ings Program to Gas Station, six years now, and industrial busi- offering on-site am pleased to offer Suzie Cherney nesses across or mobile glass my services locally the state in an TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SALLY RUMMEL repair with the opening of effort to lower their energy consump- Steve Fase (right) is the new owner of Prudential Great Lakes Realty in Fenton, pictured my own business.” tion. She earned her Bachelor of Sci- ence degree in Building Construction here with son, Steve Fase II (left) and Mike Doherty (center). Marathon Auto Glass provides Management from Michigan State same-day glass repair inside the gas University. Cherney has been married for station or as a mobile service to a 14 years and has a 10-year-old son and Prudential Great Lakes Realty customer’s home or business. In ad- 8-year-old daughter, who attend St. John Catholic School in Fenton. Founded in Fenton office merges with other Prudential franchises in Michigan dition to windshields, they offer door 1959, Granger provides design-build, window repair and chip repair. construction management and general By Sally Rummel the company by his son, Steve Fase II, What sets this business apart from contracting services to clients through- [email protected]; 810-629-8282 who provides regional corporate support many other glass repair services is out Michigan. There’s strength in numbers, and that’s for Prudential. that Marathon Auto Glass waives why Prudential Great Lakes Realty in “This new partnership enlarges the the deductible, saving his customers Fenton is excited about its new network of Prudential Realtors money. “I always guarantee my cus- ownership. Summary under the same ownership to tomers the best price,” he said. This long-time Fenton re- Prudential Great more than 500 sales associ- Marathon Auto Glass is located at Chimney alty office has merged with Lakes Realty in ates, making Prudential Great 402 Silver Lake Rd. Business hours Chimney Prudential Preferred Realtors, Fenton is under new Lakes Realty stronger than are Monday through Friday from 8:30 Prudential One Realty and ownership, joining a ever,” added Mike Doherty, a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from Prudential Preferred Proper- larger organization of regional manager of Pruden- SweepingSweeping Prudential franchises 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa- The National ties Network under owner across the state of tial’s eastern region. This tion or to make an appointment, call Fire Protection Steve Fase, who has been a Michigan. group includes six offices in (810) 922-4469. Association Prudential franchise broker Fenton, Grand Blanc, Davi- suggest having since 1989. son, Clarkston, Commerce your chimney “Our company now has 39 offices cleaned annually. and Troy. spanning from northern Indiana to the The Fenton office of Prudential Great Mackinac Bridge, and expands our Lakes Realty is located at 2359 W. market presence to the western shores Shiawassee Avenue, telephone (810) of Michigan,” said Fase. He is joined in 629-0680.

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A healthy lifestyle Family fitness starts at Staying active as a Here are some tips for getting home with your family more active: family plays a big role • Be active together. Spend quality an emphasis in staying healthy time together doing an activity, rather on family than watching TV or driving in the By Sally Rummel car. Make a family decision to walk fitness and [email protected]; 810-629-8282 together every evening after dinner. daily activity. Families who “play” together set a Go bowling or skating on Sunday healthy example to their children for afternoons. a lifetime of good health. Whether • Play with your kids. Throw a ball local family- you go to a fitness center or find together, fly a kite or play hop scotch. friendly ways to be active at home or in your During the winter, build a snowman, community, the important thing is a snow fort or have a friendly snow- facilities that you keep moving and lead an ball fight. PG 6 active lifestyle. See FITNESS on 6B 6B Sunday, January 13, 2013 www.tctimes.com

Featured Section and balls will all encourage activity. HMB FITNESS Continued from Page 5B • Walk to more destinations as a • Take advantage of community family, when the weather is warmer. ed programs, including swimming, Otherwise, walk in school hallways bowling, tennis or other fitness ac- through special programs offered tivities you can enjoy together. through community ed. • Spend active weekends and vaca- • Reduce inactive leisure time like tions, exploring a city, taking nature TV, computers, cell phones, video- walks, bicycling, etc. games, etc. • Encourage kids to play organized • Join a gym or fitness studio as a sports with school, community or family. church teams. • Use local dance studios that have • Give kids active gifts for birth- both child, teen and adult programs. days, holidays and Christmas. Sign up together and enjoy family Bikes, skateboards, jump ropes, bats discounts.

TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Austin Rowe, 18, shrugs 405 pounds at Powerhouse Gym in Fenton on Wednesday. His mother was doing cardio work at the same time.

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FENTON FITNESS & ATHLETIC CENTER 404 ROUNDS DR., FENTON (810) 750-0351 Young people from age 12 on up can sign up for sports performance training with parental permission. Sports training, functional training, cardio and resistance equipment, personal training and group fitness classes are available for members 18 If you found a $10 bill and up. FENTON HIGH SCHOOL 3200 WEST SHIAWASSEE AVE. on the supermarket floor, FENTON, (810) 591-2600 Fitness walking from Jan. POWER HOUSE GYM 14-March 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. takes 1376 NORTH LEROY ST. FENTON place in the hallways of FHS with (810) 714-0911 would you pick it up? sign-up through Southern Lakes SNAP FITNESS Parks & Recreation. Fenton’s pool • 614 WEST BROAD ST., LINDEN is available for open swim on Friday (810) 735-3375 • 15213 NORTH HOLLY RD., HOLLY evenings, as well as for other aquatic (248) 634-2000 activities and lessons through SLPR. While the official policy is for teens FENTON KARATE 13 and up accompanied by an adult, 1366 NORTH LEROY ST. owner Matt Letten will allow younger FENTON, (810) 750-9800 kids to work out on a case-by-case This family oriented traditional basis. Parents must accompany teens 16 martial arts facility offers programs and under. Printing off Times for all ages, training in Korean Tang Soo Do style of karate. SOUTHERN LAKES PARKS & RECREATION grocery coupons is like PLANET FITNESS 150 SOUTH LEROY ST., FENTON 3150 OWEN RD., FENTON (810) 591-0080 finding free money! (810) 714-8000 A number of youth and adult pro- Teens from 13 on up can work out grams provide fitness activities from on equipment and/or cardio equipment tennis to karate, cardio to pilates in SL- tctimes.com COUPONS link or sign up for personal training, when PR’s 2013 Winter and Spring brochure. accompanied by an adult. Visit slpr.net for online brochure. www.tctimes.com Sunday, January 13, 2013 7B

Compiled by Sally Rummel Featured Section HMB HMB street talk Healing How do you beat the ‘winter blues’? hands Massage is more than just an indulgence, it’s a therapy with significant healing benefits By Sally Rummel Reduces stress [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Other conditions “I go shopping Massage therapy Today, massages aren’t just for the for summer lowers cortisol, a hor- which benefit pampered who visit a salon and want clothes and mone that’s produced from massage a few moments of relaxation. Massage in response to stress, by bathing suits.” cited by WebMd: therapy is now included as part of a per- an average of 31 percent. Kayla Skyner, Swartz Creek son’s total wellness program, utilizing This also eases pain Osteoarthristis — massage thera- the significant health benefits that have because when cortisol py is shown to offer improvements characterized the power of touch for levels decline, serotonin in pain, stiffness and function. thousands of years. increases. That’s one of the body’s main Cancer — when used as a comple- antippain mechanisms. By lowering corti- Lowers blood ment to traditional Western medi- “I go to the gym sol, a person boosts the ability to fend off cine, massage can promote relax- pressure pain and reduce stress. ation and reduce cancer symptoms and do cardio, According to Tiffany or side effects of treatment. lift weights and Field, PhD of the Touch Strengthens immune tan. It makes Research Institute at the system Back pain — Studies have shown me feel a little University of Miami it reduces low back pain better better.” When cortisol levels School of Medicine, are up, natural killer than other treatments, reducing the need for painkillers by 36 percent. Ethan Hartman, Argentine Township a massage offers the cells — the white blood same affect as finishing cells that are the front Headaches — Massage therapy a run for most people. line of defense for a per- can reduce the number of mi- There’s the same feeling of total relax- son’s immune system – graines a person has and also ation, plus the benefit of lower blood attack cancer cells, viral improve sleep. pressure and a decrease of the heart rate. cells and bacterial cells. Mental acuity increases, too. “I love clothes, so I Eases pain go shopping. Massage therapy I don’t just helps people spend browse, I buy!” more time in deep Alyssa Bacon, Fenton sleep, a restorative state in which the body barely moves. Frequent massages help people sleep longer, reducing substance P, a neurotransmitter that’s “I don’t mind closely associated with pain. The less the winter. If restful sleep a person gets, the more it’s a mild one substance P is emitted and the more pain like last year, is felt. Using massage for fibromyalgia I won’t have a patients helps break the cycle of pain and problem.” sleep difficulties very effectively. Larry Jenkins, Fenton THE BOSS IS AWAY SALE! ON APPAREL ONLY! “We usually January 14th - 27th, 2013 take a winter vacation to % a warmer 1x4 OFF climate like the 30 1ST ITEM Caribbean.” FREE HEARING TESTS Rich Sobanski, Fenton %OFF NEWEST DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 40 2ND ITEM REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES FREE IN-OFFICE SERVICE %OFF Miracle-Ear of Fenton 50 3+ ITEMS 18010 Silver Pkwy. “We go to the See store for details (810) 750-2626 casino. We’ve 810-238-5981 been there 1473 W. Hill Road the last two Flint • East of US23 weekends!” Winter Hours: Mon. & Fri.: 10am - 8pm Tues.,Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 10am - 6pm Sun. 12pm - 5pm Linda Moore, Mundy Township www.werunthistown.com 8B Sunday, January 13, 2013 www.tctimes.com

# Featured Section Advice for parents and their HMB children about their own tip 3 Stay away or limit the empty calo- ries found in Slim to None pop, juices and sports Childhood obesity continues have the same attitudes about exercise. drinks. Obese children are more likely to have healthSarah Easlick, registered dietician from McLaren-Flint to be a U.S. epidemic risk factors for heart disease, such as By Sally Rummel high cholesterol or high blood pressure. # # [email protected]; 810-629-8282 They are at greater risk for bone and joint tip 1 tip 4 Kids used to spend the majority of problems, sleep apnea and social and Start off Make physical their free time outside, playing with psychological problems including low slowly. activity an every- other children in the neighborhood self-esteem. Obese adolescents are Make small day part of your life. and coming home to a home- more likely to have prediabetes, a changes in Choose activities habits that will cooked, nutritious meal. condition in which blood glucose you enjoy so you Today, chil- levels indicate stick for lasting will stick with them. success. dren spend most a high risk for of their non- developing dia- school hours in betes. # Focus on fruits and # Working on these front of the TV, Preventing child tip 2 vegetables, aiming tip 5 healthy habits together for five a day. as a family will make the computer or obesity is a family you successful together. the videogame effort, requiring a Encourage each console. Busy healthy lifestyle other and the families with less at home that sets small accom- time to cook often resort an example for the plishments you to fast-food restaurants children. Instead of make. for meal time or eat heavily focusing on a child’s processed “convenience” foods. weight, which can lead to eating dis- We’ve definitely Times have changed and so have the orders when they reach the teen years, Top 10 states for childhood obesity health issues for the next generation. focus on making the right choices and Source: CDC “seen a rise in According to Kids’ Health, one out of encouraging positive behaviors. When State Percent of Obese & childhood obesity. parents are no longer a child’s primary Overweight Children every three children is now overweight Preventing or obese. Overweight is defined as hav- influence, they will continue to adhere 1) Mississippi 44.4 percent childhood ing excess body weight for a particular to a healthy lifestyle if they learned it at home from an early age. 2) Arkansas 37.5 percent obesity has height from fat, muscle, bone, water or 3) Georgia 37.3 percent a combination of these In addition to healthy been one of the factors. Obesity is defined It’s just as easy eating, families should 4) Kentucky 37.1 percent goals for our as having excess body make regular exercise 5) Tennessee 36.5 percent fat, according to Centers “to feed a child a an important part of their practice since last piece of fruit as it 6) Alabama 36.1 percent year, and we will for Disease Control and lifestyle at home. Join Prevention (CDC). is a cookie. a family fitness center 7) Louisiana 35.9 percent continue to make Overweight and obesi- Kids health ” and exercise together, or 8) West Virginia 35.5 percent it a goal for ty are the result of caloric simply enjoy an active 8) Washington, D.C. 35.4 percent 2013. imbalance — too few calories expended lifestyle together by taking daily walks Penny Teffner” for the amount of calories consumed, and playing outdoors. The most impor- 9) Illinois 34.9 percent Assistant administrator at and are affected by various genetic, tant thing is that a child does not spend 10) Nevada 34.2 percent Fenton Medical Center behavioral and environmental factors. the majority of his or her free time sitting. “We’ve definitely seen a rise in child- hood obesity,” said Penny Teffner, as- sistant administrator for Fenton Medical How your family Center, which also houses the Center can help an IN-HOME ADULT CARE for Medical Weight Loss. “Preventing Committed to provide a wide-array of in-home care childhood obesity has been one of the overweight child: to meet the needs of the elderly and debilitated adults! goals for our practice since last year, • Reduce or eliminate unhealthy and we will continue to make it a goal snacking, especially late at night. for 2013.” • Don’t use food as a reward or CLEANING At Fenton Medical Center, family punishment. 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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

At their meeting of January 7, 2013 the Fenton Township Board adopted the follow- ing ordinances:

1. Ordinance No. 752, a Zoning Ordinance amendment to revise provisions regarding commercial vehicles on residential lots. 2. Ordinance No. 753, a Zoning Ordinance amendment to revise the definition of Agricultural Tourism Facilities.

Complete copies of the adopted ordinances may be obtained at the office of the Fenton Township Clerk, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, MI 48430. The ordinanc- es are also available on Fenton Township’s website at www.fentontownship.org.

ROBERT E. KRUG ANSWER KEY LOCATED IN THIS EDITION FENTON TOWNSHIP CLERK www.tctimes.com TIMES CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, January 13, 2013 13B

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Approved, SCAO FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event STATE OF MICHIGAN a debt collector attempting to collect a this property is claimed as a principal debt. Any information obtained will be residence exempt from tax under section PROBATE COURT used for this purpose. If you are in the servicedirectory COUNTY OF GENESEE Military, please contact our office at the 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our NOTICE TO CREDITORS - Default has been made in the conditions office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is Decedent’s Estate/Trust of a certain mortgage made by: Bradley a debt collector attempting to collect a Home Stump FILE NO...... Hetzer , a married man and Michelle debt. Any information obtained will be Adult Care Hetzer , his wife to Mortgage Electronic used for this pur-pose. If you are in the Renovations Grinding Estate/Trust of Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee Military, please contact our office at the Paul B. Readett, Jr., for Garrow Mortgage Co., its succes-sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated January number listed below. MORTGAGE SALE ELDER CARE - Let me help Deceased. 23, 2006 and recorded January 31, 2006 - Default has been made in the conditions FOR A STRESS FREE Date of Birth: 5/2/1930. i n Instrument # 200601310008370 and of a certain mortgage made by: Michael you with your loved one. I am NO ONE modified by agreement dated October J Neurohr, Jodeen R Neurohr, Husband HOME REMODEL OR REPAIR TO ALL CREDITORS:* 14, 2009 and recorded December 4, experienced, with impeccable NOTICE TO CREDITORS: 2009 in Instrument # 200912040077009 and Wife to Republic Bank, Mortgagee, references. TB tested, CPR KNOWS The decedent, Paul B. Readett, Jr., and corrected by affidavit dated October dated June 28, 2002 and recorded July 8, CALL DAVE... 2002 in Instrument # 200207080079312 certified. 810-735-5910. Settlor of the Paul B. Readett, Jr. 18, 2012 and recorded November 7, Always punctual, STUMPS 2012 in Instrument # 201211070083474 Genesee County Records, Michigan. fully accessible experienced builder better than Trust dated 12/24/88 Genesee County Records, Michigan . Said Said mortgage was assigned through who lived at mortgage was assigned to: Flagstar Bank, mesne assignments to: Bank of America, Building Will go over every step of 229 Glenwood Avenue, FSB, by assignment dated September your project from start to finish & 20, 2012 and recorded September 27, N.A., by assignment dated December 6, D S Fenton, Michigan 2012 in Instrument # 201209270074650 2012 and recorded December 18, 2012 Many references available died December 6, 2012. on which mortgage there is claimed to in Instrument # 20121 21 80094657 on STUMP be due at the date hereof the sum of which mortgage there is claimed to be DAVE’S HOME Creditors of the decedent are GRINDING One Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty D.E. Schultz MAINTENANCE & notified that all claims against the Four Hundred Twenty Dollars and Fifty- Thousand Four Hundred Four Dollars and (810) 730-7262 estate/trust will be forever barred Seven Cents ($128,420.57) including REMODELING interest 5.5% per annum. Under the Ninety-Nine Cents ($20,404.99) including Builder (810) 629-9215 unless presented to the power of sale contained in said mortgage interest 7.625% per annum. Under the FREE ESTIMATES Trustee of the Paul B. Readett, Jr. and the statute in such case made and power of sale contained in said mortgage 989-980-1792 Home renovations; Licensed Builder & Fully Insured Trust dated 12/24/1988: provided, notice is hereby given that said and the statute in such case made and INSURED mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of provided, notice is hereby given that said specializing in kitchens, Stephen Readett, the mortgaged premises, or some part of 1737 Country View Drive, th em, at public vendue, Circuit Court of mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale baths, and basement Okemos, MI 48864, Genesee County at 10:00AM on January of the mortgaged premises, or some BY TRIBUNE MEDIA within 4 months after the date 23, 2013. Said premises are situated in part of them, at public venue, Circuit remodeling of publication of this notice. Township of Montrose, Genesee County Court of Genesee County at 10:00AM , Michigan, and are described as: Part of on January 23, 2013 Said premises are Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. Lot 2, Indian Reservation, beginning North situated in City of Flint, Genesee County, GUARANTEED 0 degrees 19 m inutes 55 seconds East, SundaySudoku January 8, 2013 1503.18 feet from the East one-quarter Michigan, and are described as: Lot Licensed & Insured Anna K. Gibson, Attorney, corner of section; thence North 0 degrees 101, Motor Heights Second Subdivision, Bar No. P72223 19 minutes 55 seconds East, 165 feet; according to the plat thereof as recorded FREE ESTIMATES 313 S. Washington Square thence North 88 degrees 53 minutes 07 in Plat Liber 4, page 27, Genesee seconds West, 264 feet; thence South 0 County Records. Commonly known as 750-9579 Lansing, MI 48933 degrees 19 minutes 55 seconds West, 517-371-8280 165 feet; thence South 88 degrees 58 1623 Montana Ave, Flint MI 48506 The minutes 07 seconds East, 264 feet to the redemption period shall be 6 months from Stephen Readett, Trustee place of beginning, Section 8, Township 9 the date of such sale, unless determined Eagle Valley Builders LLC 1737 Country View Drive, North, Range 5 East. Commonly known abandoned in accordance with MCL Okemos, MI 48864 as 13421 Nichols Rd, Mon-trose MI 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which REMODELING 48457 The redemption period shall be 6 case the redemption period shall be 30 517-819-3102 months from the date of such sale, unless Replacement Windows deter-mined abandoned in accordance days from the date of such sale, or up on Roofing • Siding with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, the expiration of the notice required by in which case the redemption period shall MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or Painting • Drywall FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm be 30 days from the date of such sale, or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the Flooring • Decks is a debt collector attempting to collect upon the expiration of the notice required property is sold at foreclosure sale under a debt. Any information obtained will by MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; Additions Licensed Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature and be used for this purpose. If you are in or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. No Job Too Small Insured If the property is sold at foreclosure Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the Military, please contact our office at sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised the borrower will be held responsible the number listed below. MORTGAGE Judicature Act of 1961, under MCL to the person who buys the property 248-245-8642 SALE - Default has been made in the 600.3278, the borrower will be held at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to conditions of a certain mortgage made respon-sible to the person who buys the the mortgage holder for damaging the by: John R. Haynes and Janette M property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging property during the redemption period. Electrical Haynes , husband and wife to Option the property during the redemption Dated: 12/23/2012 Bank of America, One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, period. Dated: 12/23/2012 Flagstar Bank, N.A., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: dated August 18, 2006 and recorded FSB, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South August 31, 2006 in Instrument # Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 200608310077694 and modified by Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-73511 Ad (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 12-69508 Ad agreement dated May 16, 2008 and #42531 12/23, 12/30, 01/06, 01/13/2012 #42627 12/23, 12/30, 01/06, 01/13/2012 recorded August 2 9, 2008 in instrument # 200808290062347 Genesee County Records, Michigan Said mortgage FORECLOSURE NOTICE In the event FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm was assigned to: U.S. Bank National this property is claimed as a principal is a debt collector attempting to collect ANSWER KEY LOCATED IN THIS EDITION Association, as Trustee for the Structured residence exempt from tax under section a debt. Any information obtained will Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage 7cc of the general property tax act, 1893 be used for this purpose. If you are in Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006- PA 206, MCL .7cc please contact our the Military, please contact our office at Z, by assignment dated October 10, office at (248) 844-5123. This firm is a debt the number listed below. MORTGAGE 2008 and recorded October 20, 2008 collector attempting to collect a debt. Any SALE - Default has been made in the in instrument # 200810200072021 on information obtained will be used for this conditions of a certain mortgage made PUZZLE ANSWER KEYS which mortgage there is claimed to be pur-pose. If you are in the Military, please by: Barbara J. Gratsch, A Married King Crossword, Wednesday Jumble, Wednesday due at the date hereof the sum of Two contact our office at the number listed Woman to Ameriquest Mortgage Com- Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Seven below. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has pany, Mortgagee, dated September 22, Sudoku puzzles are located in last Wednesday’s Hundred Twenty Dollars and Seventy- been made in the conditions of a certain 2004 and recorded October 28, 2004 issue. All other puzzles are throughout this edition. mortgage made by: Suzanne M. Pinkney One Cents ($256,720.71) including in Instrument # 200410280109888 , a woman to Citizen s Commercial and interest 2% per annum. Under the power Genesee County Records, Michigan Said Savings Bank , Mortgagee, dated April mortgage was assigned to: Deutsche of sale contained in said mortgage and the 28, 1993 and recorded May 5, 1993 in SUPER CROSSWORD KING CROSSWORD Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee statute in such case made and provided, Liber 2873 Page 727 Genesee County for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, ANSWERS ANSWERS notice is hereby given that said mortgage Records, Michigan Said mortgage was Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort- assigned to: LaSalle Home Mortgage Certificates, Series 2004-R11, by gaged p remises, or some part of them, at Corporation , by assignment dated Excavating public vendue, Circuit Court of Genesee September 30, 1996 and recorded July assignment dated October 26, 2012 and County at 10:00AM on February 13, 2013 16, 1997 in Liber 3561, Page 730, on recorded November 2, 2012 in Instrument Said premises are situated in Township of which mortgage there is claimed to be # 201211020082211 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date Atlas , Genesee County , Michigan, and due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty- hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand are described as: Part of the Southeast Three Thousand Fifty-One Dollars and Newman Bros. One Hundred Sixty-Seven Dollars and one-quarter of Section 17, Town 6 North, Forty-Four Cents ($23,051.44) including Thirty-One Cents ($99,167.31) including Range 8 East, described as: Beginning at interest 7.375% per annum. Under the interest 7.99% per annum. Under the EXCAVATING a point on the East and West one-quarter power of sale contained in said mortgage power of sale contained in said mortgage line th at is South 88 degrees 48 minutes and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said and the statute in such case made and 248-634-9057 45 seconds West 1500 feet from the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale provided, notice is hereby given that said East one-quarter corner of said Section of the mortgaged premises, or some mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of • Ponds • Roads 17; thence south 88 degrees 48 minutes part of them, at public vendue, Circuit the mortgaged premises, or some part of 45 seconds West 125 feet along the East Court of Genesee County at 10:00AM them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of • Basements • Septics and West one-quarter line; thence South 0 on January 30, 2013. Said premises are Genesee County at 10:00AM on January degrees 15 minutes East 400 feet; thence situated in City of Flint, Genesee County 23, 2013 Said premises are situated in • Site Grading • Top Soil North 88 degrees 48 minutes 45 seconds WEDNESDAY SUDOKU SUNDAY SUDOKU , Michigan, and are described as: Lot City of Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, ANSWERS ANSWERS East 125 feet; thence North 0 degrees 786 of Chevrolet Subdivision, according and are described as: Lot 7 Block 2 West- • All Gravel Products 15 minutes West 400 feet to the point of to the re-corded plat thereof as recorded gate Park as recorded in Liber 24, Pages beginning. Commonly known as 8366 in Plat Book 8, Pages 8-9, Genesee 30 and 31, Genesee County Records. In business since 1964 Burpee Rd, Grand Blanc MI 48439 The County Records. Commonly known Commonly known as 1701 Bayberry Ln, redemption period shall be 6 months from as 3313 Herrick, Flint MI 48503 The Flint MI 48507 The redemption period the date of such sale, unless determined redemption period shall be 6 months from shall be 6 months from the date of such abandoned in accordance with MCL the date of such sale, unless determined sale, unless determined abandoned in 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which abandoned in accordance with MCL accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL case the redemption period shall be 30 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which 600.3241a, in which case the redemption case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon period shall be 30 days from the date of days from the date of such sale, or upon Handyman the expiration of the notice required by such sale, or upon the expiration of the the expiration of the notice required by notice required by MCL 600.3241a(c), MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or MCL 600.3241a(c), whichever is later; or whichever is later; or unless MCL unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is property is sold at foreclosure sale under property is sold at foreclosure sale under sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of HANDYMAN Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, Act of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible the borrower will be held responsible 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person MIKE WEDNESDAY JUMBLE to the person who buys the property to the person who buys the property All types of home improvements ANSWERS at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder the mortgage holder for damaging the the mortgage holder for damaging the Give me a call, I do it all! for damaging the property during the property during the redemption period. property during the redemption period. redemption period. Dated: 12/23/2012 810-964-9559 Dated: 1/13/2013 U.S. Bank National Dated: 12/30/2012 CitiMortgage, Inc., Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, Association, as Trustee for the Structured successor by merger to ABN AMRO Mortgage Group successor by merger as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Securities, Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006- to LaSalle Home Mortgage Corporation SUNDAY JUMBLE Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Through Certificates, Series 2004-R11, Place your Z, As-signee of Mortgagee Attorneys: ANSWERS Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Classified Ad Online! 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Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Dr. Philip Hynes Wicker- a lengthy illness, passed sharpfuneralhomes.com. homes.com. sham - age 79, of Fenton, and away January 4, 2013 at died Services his residence in Tucson, Scott January AZ, where he had lived for 3, 2013 at Memoriums the past 20 years. He was Polkinghorne Genesys a 1947 graduate of Holly Hospice High School. He leaves Dec 19, 1967 - Jan 12, 2012 Henry VanRiper, Floyd Novak, Care behind his wife Renee. He It’s been a year Henry VanRiper - age 77, Floyd Novak - age 82, died Center, was preceded in death by since we lost you, died January 9, 2013. Ser- January 6, 2013. Services Goodrich. his parents, Charles and and my heart breaks vices provided by Sharp provided by Sharp Funeral Services Clara Beach; his brother everyday for you. Funeral Homes. www. Homes. www.sharpfuneral- will be Christopher I’ll never be the same, Stanley; his sister Joan sharpfuneralhomes.com. homes.com. 2 PM Monday, January Kyle till I see your smiling face 14, 2013 at Sharp Funeral (Jack) Sanborn, and his again, my sweet boy. Saule sister Alma Grace (Eddy) Homes, Fenton Chapel, Samborski of Brighton. He 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fen- October 5th, 1989 ton. Visitation will be from to is survived by one sister, Love Mom January 6th, 2013 Vivian (Frank) Wells of 1:30 PM until the time of Waterford. He also leaves Stanley Edward Joshua Polehna, Harry Lahar, service Monday. A memo- Joshua Polehna - age 15, Harry Lahar - age 86, died rial gathering will be held So many people in his son from a former mar- Tencza, died January 5, 2013. Ser- January 7, 2013. Services immediately following the 2 this world loved you and riage Donald E. 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Michael Jucius, Jacqueline Moore, He was born October 31, ing over your friends 1932-2013 Those desiring may make Michael Jucius - age 41, Jacqueline Moore - age 74, 1933 in Owensboro, KY, and family through this Gordon Primeau - age 80, contributions to First Pres- died January 4, 2013. Ser- died January 7, 2013. Ser- the son of Arthur Gordon horrible tragedy. As you formerly of Fenton, passed byterian Church of Fenton. vices provided by Sharp vices provided by Sharp Wickersham Sr. and Susan always told me, “only the away Sunday, January 6, Online tributes may be Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. (Hynes) Wickersham. He good die young.” Rest in 2013 in Haines, City, FL. posted on the obituaries sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. was a veteran of the U.S. peace, friend. Sincerely, No services will be held. page at www.sharpfuneral- Army Aircorps serving in now and always, some- homes.com. Korea. Dr. Wickersham one who loved you and worked as an educator and cared for you endlessly. counselor. He was most Read then Recycle recently the owner and Russell Bard, Katheleen Graham, operator of Procare. Sur- Russell Bard - age 90, died Katheleen Graham - age viving are: brother Arthur January 8, 2013. Services 50, died January 5, 2013. Gordon Wickersham Jr. of Fullerton, CA; sister Mary provided by Sharp Funeral Services provided by Sharp PUBLIC NOTICE Louise Wickersham of Fox CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Funeral Homes. www. Grove, IL; two sons, James homes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. Wickersham, and Geoffrey Wickersham; and grand- children. Tributes may be PUBLIC HEARING – shared on the obituaries 2013 LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS page at www.sharpfuneral- homes.com. Mitchell Jackson, Alvera Petiprin, The Fenton Township Board will conduct a public hearing on January 21, 2013 to Mitchell Jackson - age 53, Alvera Petiprin - age 93, discuss local road improvement projects for 2013. Citizens are invited to provide died January 3, 2013. Ser- died January 11, 2013. input regarding potential projects, which may include improvements to paved or vices provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp unpaved local roads. The hearing will be held in conjunction with the board’s regular Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. meeting on Monday January 21, 2013 beginning at 7:30 p.m. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. Jack Skidmore, Jack Skidmore - died January 10, 2013. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Homes. www.sharpfuneral- PUBLIC NOTICE homes.com. Katie Brown, Rolland Bloomgren, CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON Katie Brown - age 104, died Rolland Bloomgren - age BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS January 10, 2013. Services 67, died January 10, 2013. provided by Sharp Funeral Services provided by Sharp JANUARY 7, 2013 Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Funeral Homes. www. Virginia Kallin, homes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. Virginia Kallin - age 87, The Fenton Township Board held a regular meeting on Monday January 7, 2013 at died January 6, 2013. the Fenton Township Civic Community Center, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Share memories at www. Michigan and took the following actions. temrowskifamilyfuneral- home.com. 1. Supervisor Mathis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. 2. Approved the agenda as amended. Greta Alberts, Nancy Soles, Temrowski Greta Alberts - age 89, died Nancy Soles - age 72, died Family Funeral Home & 3. Approved invoices and expenditures for payment in the total amount of Cremation Services January 10, 2013. Services January 9, 2013. Services T500 Main St. • Fenton • 810-629-2533 $225,559.17. provided by Sharp Funeral provided by Sharp Funeral 4. Received 4th quarter and annual fire department statistics from Fire Chief Ryan Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Volz. homes.com. homes.com. Eri Youngs, Eri Youngs - died January 5. Adopted Ordinance No. 752, a Zoning Ordinance amendment to revise provi- 11, 2012. Arrangements sions regarding commercial vehicles on residential lots. pending. Share memories 6. Adopted Ordinance No. 753, a Zoning Ordinance amendment to revise the defi- at www.temrowskifamilyfu- nition of Agricultural Tourism Facilities. neralhome.com. 7. Scheduled a public hearing for January 21, 2013 to obtain citizen input regarding potential local road improvement projects for 2013. Temrowski 8. Re-appointed Beverly McKenna, Beth Ryan and John Brancheau to the Fenton view Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services Township Board of Review for the term ending December 31, 2014. T500 Main St. • Fenton • 810-629-2533 9. Adjourned at 8:07 p.m. OBITUARIES Donnie Foster, A complete copy of the minutes of this meeting and any ordinances adopted at the online Donnie Foster - age 65, meeting are on file and available for review at the Fenton Township Office, 12060 died January 7, 2013. Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Officehours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Obituaries updated daily online! Share memories at www. Monday through Friday. Ordinances, meeting schedules, meeting minutes and other temrowskifamilyfuneral- home.com. Township information are also available at www.fentontownship.org. Visit www.tctimes.com

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Well, Chicken here’s a new trick for Parents wonder you: Cover them with with lentils rubber key protectors. why kids excluded DEAR AMY: When my stepmother-in-law has a and leeks party for her grown children (previously there INGREDIENTS Velcro as Pet Bowl Securer was a wedding and now an engagement party), • 3 lb. meaty chicken pieces our young children are Keep Fido’s bowl from • 2 T. curry powder specifically not invited. On migrating away from its Amy Dickinson • 1/2 t. salt the most recent invitation, designated spot with a • 2 T. cooking oil “No Kids” was underlined few pieces of Velcro on • 1 T. grated fresh ginger with a long note about its bottom side. • 2 large leeks, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and sliced getting a sitter, which • 1 small orange, cut in wedge particularly annoyed my husband. At the wedding, • 1 cup French lentils, rinsed and drained Olive Oil as Cat we arrived to find that • 1 14 oz. can reduced-sodium chicken broth Food Supplement the reception was full of • 1 cup dry white wine (optional) Prevent hair balls. Add children, further confirming Ask • 1 to 2 heads baby bok choy, separated into 1/8 to 1¼ teaspoon our belief that it’s just individual leaves to your cat’s food for our kids who were being Amy easy digestion. excluded. Are we right to DIRECTIONS be hurt and annoyed? We 1. Skin chicken, if desired. Sprinkle chicken with 1 Source: www.realsimple.com can’t help but think that our kids’ grandmother tablespoon curry powder and salt. Brown chicken doesn’t much like them. But are we being too sensitive? — Querying Mom pieces, half at a time if necessary, in 4-quart Dutch oven in hot oil over medium-high heat. Remove from DEAR MOM: When you attend a function where PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D. pan. Add ginger, leeks, orange wedges, and re- there are children present and yours have been maining curry powder. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes To your expressly excluded, you have no choice but to or until leeks are tender. take it personally. By all means mention this to the grandparents; they may tell you things you don’t 2. Stir in lentils, broth, and wine. Return chicken good health want to hear about your children, but if you approach pieces to pan. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, this with an open attitude, you may see practical covered, for 55 to 60 minutes or until chicken is DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I read your column all the things you could do differently (such as hire a sitter tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F). time, and I was wondering if anyone has ever for the youngest and bring your oldest son with you). 3. 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It can be felt as jaw how else could I ensure some family time Snap Fitness-Linden pain, shoulder and arm pain (on the left more often without disturbing her? — Wondering Tractor Supply than the right) or neck pain. People use words like DEAR WONDERING: By all means, barge in. EZ “squeezing,” “crushing” or “suffocating.” Some Barge in and ask your parents to do things just Read VG’s say it feels like throat tightness. Burning throat pain a little differently. I love the idea of “game night,” could be another variant of angina. when everybody in the family plays a smart or silly Walgreens Do see a doctor quickly. Stop doing things that game together. bring on this pain until you do. 16B Sunday, January 13, 2013 TIMES CLASSIFIEDS www.tctimes.com

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