Planet Fitness locker room debate rages on uTransgender male in is likely you’ve seen mention TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO of the Planet Fitness in Midland The Planet Fitness in Fenton women’s locker room that revoked the membership is one of 48 locations across is OK says corporate of one female member because . Planet Fitness she broke their rule of the in Midland made national spokesperson “judgment-free zone.” news recently after a female By Yvonne Stegall According to reports, Yvette member complained about [email protected]; 810-433-6792 Cormier, 48, had walked into the Yvette Cormier a man, who identifies himself If you’ve watched the news women’s locker room and saw the Membership as transgender, using the over the last couple of days, it See PLANET FITNESS on 21A revoked women’s locker room.

$1.00 PAGE 1B HARMONIZE SUNDAY EDITION YOUR HOME USING FENG SHUI Weekend VOL. 22 NO. XI SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015 2012 - 2013 - 2014 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR Bumpy road Should we get ahead for area ADOPT-A-PET TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO rid of Daylight motorists Danielle Reyes walks Mandy-Mae on Wednesday. Saving Time? u2015 pothole This black-lab mix loves kids, season could be but is not comfortable uLegislator from Ann the worst in years around other animals. Arbor introduces bill that See story on Page 20A would keep Michigan on By Tim Jagielo [email protected] standard time John Daly, manager/direc- By Sharon Stone tor of the Genesee County [email protected]; 810-433-6786 Road Commission (GCRC), State Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann likens the oncoming pothole Arbor) introduced a bill on Thurs- season to a cartoon he saw day, March 12, which if passed going around the web. would eliminate Daylight Saving In the cartoon, a police Time (DST) in Michigan. officer pulls over a motorist Irwin introduced House Bill driving erratically, suspect- 4342, a bill sponsored by him, ing he is drunk. The driver as well as Scott Dianda (D-Cal- explains, “I’m not drunk, umet), John Chirkun (D-Rose- I’m avoiding potholes,” ville), Sam Singh (D-East Lan- said Daly, “That’s the type of sing), Peter Pettalia (R-Alpena), spring I see us having.” See TIME on 16A This week, the weather is warming, and melting WHAT IS DAYLIGHT the snow revealing a lunar SAVING TIME? landscape of wheel, and Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts on the second Sunday See POTHOLE on 16A in March and ends on the first Sunday in November, with the time changes taking place at 2 a.m. local time. It is the practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during the warmer part of the year, so that evenings have more daylight and mornings have less.

Who’s paying for what police department coverage? uWhere does the Lake Fenton schools. For newcomers TRI-COUNTY TIMES to the area, the township, city, police FILE PHOTO coverage begin and end? Protect and Serve TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO department borders and coverage may By Emily Stocker Day lets the Holly The city of Fenton will spend be hard to maneuver. [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Who’s paying for what police depart- Police Depart- $13,000 on potholes this If you live on parts of Rolston Road, ment coverage, and where does the ment meet with season. The Genesee Coun- you have a Linden address, live in Fen- coverage begin and end? the public in a fun ty Road Commission will ton Township, and your children attend See POLICE on 23A setting. spend $64 filling each hole.

810-771-TEXT 11A tctimes.com My favorite feature in the Times isSunday, February 22, 2015 Do you really think that just The terrorism article (8398) the Michigan Votes WEEKENDarticle TIMES each weekCITY OF FENTON because something has been in the Sunday Times was COMMENT OF THE WEEK value of the property should be different BOARD OF REVIEW than what the Assessor currently has on The City of Fenton Board of Review tctimes.com VALUE the property. will meet at Fenton City Hall, 301 ‘‘ Continuedthat from showsFront Page how “We use a two-year my sales study elected of South LeRoy St., at the following times‘‘ done for 100 years ‘‘ well written and A was to give homeowners some relief properties within the city of Fenton to for the purpose of hearing protests against increased taxes due to the rapidly determine property values for to assessed values and the review of TEXT MICHIGAN the upcoming year,” Mollo- rising housing market. Before this proposal, poverty exemption applications; representatives votedseau added. on means it’s OK? informative. It’s Public notices on government taxes were calculated on As- The petitioner will • Monday, March 2: 9 a.m. to noon sessed Value, now taxes are come in on the day of • Tuesday, March 3: 9 a.m. to noon proposedcalculated on Taxable Value. bills. It revealstheir appointment • Wednesday, March 4: 1 to 4 p.m., Should slavery have extremely impor- websites only? Yeah, that’s not YOUR WHAT YOUR LEGISLATORS Notices recently went and present the in- and 6 to 9 p.m. VOTED ON RECENTLY out to Fenton hom- formation to the • Monday, March 16: 2 to 6 p.m. eowners, letting Board of Review. • Tuesday, March 17: 9 a.m. to MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan their true agenda, what theynoon continued as well? tant for all of us a recipe for more secrecy by our them know what They will review the ‘‘ website created by the Mackinac Center the Assessed Value • Wednesday, March 18: 10 a.m. information provided to 1 p.m. for decisions only. No HOT LINE for Public Policy to provide concise, non- is of their homes partisan, plain-English descriptions of and make a decision. appeals to be heard this day. do,now. Tonya Molloseau, as opposed to what they That’s what the cir- to understand elected officials. Here’s a ques- every bill and vote in the Michigan House The decision will be Meetings with the Board of Review Fenton assessor, said, and Senate. This report was released on mailed to the petitioner are held by appointment only. Ap- “After assessment no- Friday, Feb. 13. no later than June 1, 2015. pointments can be made by contact- say.tices are mailed, prop- Watch how they vote ingon the Assessor’s Office at (810) cus elephants were that it’s a differ- tion: When was the last time you BUDGET SHORTFALL erty owners can appeal to As far as where your money goes when 629-2261, or visiting Fenton City Hall EXECUTIVE ORDER VOTE the local Board of Review the you pay your property taxes, the city only Fenton. Last week, Gov. Rick Snyder is- Assessed Value of the property.” gets a small portion if there is an increase. Property owners who reside out visited a government website? If thesued an executivepublic order trimming notice bill that removes the — slaves. This is an unneces- ent world today. We gave The Assessed Value of the property is 50 City Manager Lynn Markland said that of the area may appeal in writing to $102.9 million of state spending in percent of the property’s True Cash Value. the current fiscal year, as required by the money is split between the county, the Board of Review. Written appeals If someone chooses to appeal their As- mandatorythe state constitution when spend- publishing of noticesschools, the airport and many other gov- in themust be received no later thansary 5 practice that I’m glad to this to all of our children to you don’t know about something, ing exceeds projected revenue. The sessed Value, they need to call City Hall ernment entities. p.m. on Monday, March 16. House and Senate Appropriations and schedule an appointment Molloseau said, “It’s up with the Percentages of homes d an increase cannot be in the Fenton committees approved the order, Board of Review, city area that ha newspaper,which is also required by the consti- thatto the property owner to show the Board of will also bedetermined until after the Board of Review. telling.” see end.” read. Thank you, Times.” how can you look for it? tution for it to go into effect. Review documentation, appraisals, sales Although state revenue collections comparables or something that shows the are actually rising faster than spend- ing in the current year, a shortfall occurred because corporations and developers who were granted selective “tax credit” deals by the previous two administrations are ’’ reportedly “cashing in” $351 million more of these this year than origi- nally projected. These deals extend as much as 20 years into the future, and in many cases the “credits” are FREE actually taken as cash payments from the state. (Government secrecy prevents discovering the amount taken in cash.) Varicose Vein Screenings The largest cut in the executive or- Skin Ulcers der isn’t really a “cut,” but is remov- Wednesday, FebruarySkin Damage 25 ing $16 million from the budget that had been appropriated for disaster Swollen Legs relief but not spent. The largest real Varicose Veins cut is reducing state subsidies paid to film producers this year from $50 million to $38 million. Another $17.8 million will be saved by trimming a number of Department of Correc- tions programs and prison expens- es. The rest of the cuts are smaller amounts spread across a broad range of government programs. Here are the House and Senate Appropriation committees roll call votes on the executive order: • Back to Normal Activity Usually the Next Day HOUSE • Covered by Most Insurance, Republicans in favor: Jon Bum- Medicare and Medicaid • Office-Based, stead, Chris Afendoulis, John Bizon, Minimally Invasive Edward Canfield, Laura Cox, Cindy Gamrat, Larry Inman, Nancy Jenkins, • 98% of Patients Would Tim Kelly, Michael McCready, Aaron Recommend this Procedure Miller, Paul Muxlow, Dave Pagel, Al Pscholka, Earl Poleski, Greg Potvin, Rob VerHeulen, Roger Victory BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! Thomas A. Shuster,ascular Surgeon DO Republicans opposed: None Board Certified V Democrats in favor: Harvey San- Fellow American College of Surgery/ tana American College of Phlebology Democrats opposed: Brian Banks, Brandon Dillon, Fred Durhal III, Jon Hoadley, Jeff Irwin, Kristy Pagan, Varicose veins are a sign of vein (venous) disease. 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G, Green, Jim Marleau Grand Blanc • 810.606.1660 Republicans opposed: None Democrats in favor: David Vincent Knezek Democrats opposed: www.flintveins.com Gregory, Hoon-Yung Hopgood, Curtis Hertel Jr., Coleman Young II Republican Mike Shirkey was absent. 2A Sunday, March 15, 2015 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com News & Features WWW.TCTIMES.COM SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2015 PAGE 3A draws local fans to ‘’ in Lakeland, Florida Tigers Opening SPRING TRAINING Day is Monday, April FACTS AND FIGURES 6 at • Ticket prices are at three price levels: Infield Box $28/$30/$35, By Sally Rummel Reserved $26/$30/$35, [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Left Field Reserved, $21/$25/$30, For most people, the month of March Bleachers $17/$20/$22, is just a hopeful tease for the coming of Berm $15/$18/$20 spring weather. • Ticket line is 866-66-TIGER But for thousands of visitors to “Tiger • Ticket website: tigers.mlb.com Town” in Lakeland, Florida, March is the • You can buy a batting practice month of spring training, with the crisp pass, which allows you to enter the crack of a bat against a , a welcome stadium three hours prior to the sound that binds friendship and tradition game and watch the Tigers and visit- in a sport for both the young and the old. ing team in live batting practice. The Tigers began their spring • Parking passes can be pur- training season on March 2 in their 79th chased in advance for under $10 for season, the longest-standing relationship cars. between a major league team and spring • Concession options include training host city. Next spring, the Ti- Tiger’s owner ’s Little gers will play their 50th season at Joker Caesar’s pizza, along with traditional Marchant Stadium. ballpark treats like burgers, Ball Park franks, sandwiches, bottled and craft The month-long exhibition season TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO beer. wraps up Saturday, April 4, when the Ti- is in full view here from the top of the grandstand be- hind home plate. • Seven spring training camps gers meet the Tampa Bay Rays. Opening are within an easy drive of Lakeland, Day is Monday, April 6 at Comerica Park including Pittsburgh Pirates (Braden- against the Minnesota Twins. ally hit eight or nine games during the week ton), Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin), For some visitors at Lakeland, it’s just Jim’s here. It’s a lot of fun for us because Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros one stop on a call to the warmth of Florida. we both played ball in high school. It’s so (Orlando/Kissimmee), New York But for more diehard fans, it becomes an relaxed; you can see the stars up close. You Yankees (Tampa) and Philadelphia annual trek and cherished tradition. can literally touch the players. Every time Phillies (Clearwater). Bob Burek of Fenton and his closest you see the Cardinals, Yankees or Red Sox childhood friend, Jim Robinson, began a play, it’s exciting. They’ve got an incredible tradition 14 years ago of fan base.” from a week in Florida with fellow coach meeting in Florida for It’s so relaxed; you Their trips to Lake- Randy Hoover. “It was a guy’s road trip,” one full week of base- land have also allowed said Judson, with a smile. “We went to the ball-mania. As 1958 can see the stars up them to meet such fa- second home game last Thursday in Lake- graduates of Grand ‘‘close. You can literally mous baseball greats as land. We lost to the (Atlanta) Braves, 6-4. Blanc High School, this touch the players. the late-great Tiger an- This is my third trip down here, two with athletic duo first met in nouncer Randy, so I guess it’s becoming a tradition.” Bob Burek Judson said both he and Hoover re- second grade, and both Fenton resident with 14-year and former Tiger man- ended up with careers in tradition of spending a week at ’’ ager Jim Leyland. “We ally appreciate the sport of baseball, as teaching, coaching and “Tiger Town” in Lakeland, Florida saw him (Jim Leyland) ex-baseball coaches since first coaching education. on a daily basis last year Little League back in 1970. “After winter, “There may be a day game, a night game at our hotel,” said Burek. “You could talk TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO it was always good to get outside and and occasionally two in one day,” said Bu- to him at breakfast.” Randy Hoover devoured a Ball Park stretch again. Going down to Florida got rek, from his Florida home on Hutchison Hewitt Judson, former teacher and coach frank, a necessary ritual of attending a us an advance on spring.” Island, near West Palm Beach. “We’ll usu- at Lake Fenton High School, just returned ball game. See TIGER TOWN on 21A

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committed many hours to the team’s success. nnn IF IT’S GLOBAL warming, why are we nnn YOU NOT ONLY have to be 35 years of age, setting so many local snow and cold THERE’S STILL NO answer to the singles but you also have to have some experience temperature records across the coun- Hotlines of 55+ meeting up. Is there a local business and credentials to run for president…. Oh, try? We are being told it’s man-made Submit at: tctimes.com, call 810-629-9221 willing to host that event? We’d like a meet wait. CO2 levels that are causing colder colds or text to 810-771-8398 and greet. nnn and warmer warms? CO2 doesn’t pick All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words nnn TWO WEEKS AGO somebody let their dog and choose where to settle. Use some or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tri-County relieve itself in front of the Argentine Dollar common sense for once! Times. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length and liability. ROAD TAX TO be raised by putting a tax on cigarettes. Let them pay for it. General. Nobody has cleaned it up yet, but I  nnn just wondered why someone would let their I FIND IT interesting that the Iditarod WHY DO SOME people keep blaming dog do that. the resurgence of disease on no vacci- TO THE PERSON calling in about the wood dog sled race has been moved 255 nnn nations when in reality it is illegal aliens stoves, close your window. It’s cold outside. miles north because of warm weather nnn YESTERDAY IT WAS announced that the and no snow. FYI, the science is there crossing the border? Measles were independent organization that rates news completely eradicated in the U.S. before I LOVE IT when people who desire city life tell but many can’t understand it. me I should move. I have no desire to live in organizations has determined from a national  the policies of Obama pushing illegals poll that the most trusted news network is Fox into various communities without being the old days, nor do I mind driving 20 minutes I’M SORRY, BUT when did someone to get somewhere. People who stay in Fenton News, by a wide margin. ABC came in last, of having a baby, regardless of their age, checked and in proper order. Shame course. on you. do so because they love small town living. become everyone’s business? It’s their life, not yours. Unless you know them  QUESTION FOR HILLARY: Wasn’t the personally, stay out of it. whole point of the law that demands the  use of a government server so that all IF YOU GET your climate change sci- emails to or from high-level government ence from a political scientist you may officials are accessible at all times? We extend our appreciation to need to consult a psychiatrist. It got very Finally, proof of the Cliinton’s dishonesty little attention on Fox, but Republicans in all matters. in Congress agreed in a resolution that climate change was real. nnn WHY IS THE dog running loose on ERIK SALZWEDEL  Crane’s Cove anyway? GREAT IDEA ABOUT the parking ramps. Please send your check to the nnn for 20 years of loyalty & expertise! EVERY DAY WE read about millions of DDA. our fellow Americans looking for work.  So why is it that when I call for support DON’T CALL A SALESMAN, IF YOU WATCH or read the Israeli PM or information from an American com- CALL A HEATING & COOLING EXPERT on Israel’s news, you would understand pany, I have to struggle to understand that he lives in a country that is politically someone with a hard to understand divided also. Coming here may turn out foreign accent? to be what loses him an election there.   CONGRATULATIONS TO THE Fenton IT TURNS OUT Mexico has higher High School robotics team, which vaccination rates and stricter rules for placed ninth overall out of 40 schools school admission than the U.S. in a recent competition. They were very 409 E. Caroline, Fenton • 810-629-4946  impressive in only their second year. IT IS UNFORTUNATE that hate is Kudos also to teachers Andy Cocagne www.davelambheating.com louder than love. and Sara Gadwa and the mentors who We’re here 24/7! We Make House Calls! See HOT LINE throughout Times

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CONTINUED We would like to enjoy the outdoors HOT LINE without the barking, please! Know of any outdated laws? A BIG THANK you, thank you to the nnn couple sitting next to us five ladies at a SO IT WAS OK when you trashed Bush uLegislative workgroup Fenton restaurant on Feb., 2. Thank you for eight long years but we are now for paying it forward. It was sincerely supposed to sit silently while President wants your input to appreciated. Obama destroys our children’s future? update the books nnn Grow up and open your eyes to reality. DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME is a typical  State Rep. Joseph Graves wants local government program. No one can ex- YES, THERE IS climate change. It’s residents to speak up and let him know plain why we do it, or any benefits of it. been changing for 4.5 billion years and it what outdated or unnecessary state laws But we just keep on changing our clocks always will. The ‘deniers’ have a problem year after year. with people thinking they can control should be rescinded in Michigan to cut  it. It’s about money, cap and trade, and down on the number of regulations that I’VE BEEN READING Hot lines for carbon credits. could put people in legal jeopardy. about 10 years, and have come to this  Graves (R-Argentine Township) said a conclusion. A local bunch of disgruntled IT IS THE height of arrogance to believe legislative workgroup will make efforts Dumb laws? Republicans meet in a garage every that humankind has control over climate. week and flood theTimes with negative Somehow, we are expected to trust to reform Michigan’s criminal laws, and • A woman isn’t allowed to cut her comments about President Obama. I’m politicians, drive small cars, change light he wants input from local residents in the own hair without her husband’s tired of reading your babble. bulbs, pay carbon taxes, and it will be elimination process. People can visit his permission.  paradise on Earth. website at www.repjoegraves.com and • It is legal for a robber to file a TO THE PERSON in Fenton — your dog  let him know what outdated or needless lawsuit, if he or she was injured in barking 24/7 is horrible. Summer is com- THE CLINTONS LOVE America and ing and we want to be able to open our have proven it. So lay off Hillary and quit laws should be purged from the books. your house. windows! Bring that poor animal inside making a mountain out of a mole hill. No “Our books are overflowing with regu- • Putt-putt golf courses must close and quit leaving it outside all the time. harm, no foul. lations and rules, some of which are not by 1 a.m. relevant to today’s society,” Graves said. • Willfully destroying your old radio “It’s important that we take a look at what is prohibited. laws can be eliminated simply because • It is illegal for a man to scowl at they either serve no purpose or are not his wife on Sunday. “Why all the household dust?” effective in the 21st century.” • It is illegal to let your pig run free The Michigan penal code contains in Detroit unless it has a ring in its For years, Power Vac, Inc. has been vacuum your car with. Then there are nose. improving the community’s health one companies who claim they have a truck- nearly 1,000 sections, which is eight • Persons may not be drunk on household at a time. “Did you know that mounted system. In reality, they have a low times the number of the Model Penal trains. half of all illnesses come directly from dirty powered portable system attached inside Code and much more than neighboring indoor air? In fact, our indoor air is up to 90 a van. We have the equipment powerful states, according to a recent study by the Source: www.dumblaws.com times more polluted than the air outdoors,” enough to get the job done right, and that Manhattan Institute for Public Research explained Keith Meadows, Power Vac equipment is a Power Vac truck.” and the Mackinac Center Owner and Opera- Want to see the for Public Policy. before the Legislature tor. “More than 90% difference between The workgroup will Our books intervened. of the phone calls I our equipment and focus on repealing un- are overflowing “Statutes such as that, receive are from dis- portable or truck- necessary and outdated ‘‘with regulations which prevent neighbors traught people com- mounted equip- statutes, as well as re- from helping one another, plaining about dust ment? Visit our ducing unnecessarily or and rules, some have no place in today’s in their homes. They website at www. disproportionately high of which are not law books,” Graves said. tell me they will dust callpowervac.com criminal penalties by “I encourage anyone who the house Friday, “The Power ensuring that penalties relevant to today’s has had a similar experi- but by Sunday it Vac truck is the for similar crimes are society. ence with outdated laws needs to be done most powerful consistent. State Rep. Joe Graves or unnecessary regula- again, and they’re equipment in the In 2009, a Michigan (R-Argentine Township) tions to go to my website not sure where these industry,” Keith ’’ woman received national and weigh in with their dust piles are com- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO explained. “Sim- attention when state government ordered comments.” ing from. 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Part nine of an ongoing series POTATO PAPAYA Pineapple is by far this reporter’s fa- Many people con- Papaya is soft vorite P fruit, but it isn’t the only fruit or sider the potato to and sweet and of- vegetable I enjoy in this category. I am be a comfort food. ten they are added sure some of your favorites are listed here, What you might not as a flavor with too. P has a plethora of produce for your realize is that this other fruit juices. palate enjoyment. starchy vegetable They can also be Fruits and vegetables have numerous has some decent ben- found dried in fruit healthy benefits, and the aim of these efits. On top of being a good source of vi- and seed blends. Papaya is extremely high articles is to share some of those benefits tamin B6, they are also rich in potassium, in vitamin C, which may be why they are with our readers. This is not a compre- copper, vitamin C, manganese, phospho- a super fruit! hensive list, but it’s a good place to start. rus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid. Slice them up for homemade baked PLANTAIN PEAS (not fried) fries, mash them up, bake them While the plan- Peas might be or add them to soup. tain is closely re- small but they are gi- lated to the banana, ants when it comes PUMPKIN it appears they are to health benefits. Pumpkins are often treated like a They are high in related to squash, vegetable and used antioxidants, which cucumbers and similarly to potatoes and sweet potatoes. makes them anti- cantaloupe. They This interesting fruit is sweet and some- aging and helpful to the immune system. are incredibly rich what slimy, but tastes great once you get They are rich in vitamins and they even in vital antioxidants, used to them. Eat alone or fry them up as contain those good-for-you Omega 3 fatty and vitamins. While a side dish for Caribbean-style cuisine. acids. Peas are easy to add to your diet, most people only think of pumpkin being too. Eat them alone, add them to garden used in pies, it’s also a good addition to salads or pasta salads, and add them to PERSIMMON smoothies. The seeds have great health Persimmons are your soup for a colorful meal. benefits, too! a fruit that can be eaten fresh, dried, PEPPER PEAR raw, or cooked, There are many There are a few which changes the kinds of peppers. varieties of pears, flavor. They are We’ve covered but not as many generally sweet and some of them, like different varieties pulpy. They look similar to a medium jalapeno. The hot- as apples though. tomato. They contain vitamins A, C, E ter the pepper, the The skin of pears and B6, as well as dietary fiber, and much more capsaicin it contains at least three to four times as more. contains, which is pain relieving, among many phenolic phytonutrients as the other things. Bell peppers are a wonderful flesh. Phytonutrients are antioxidant, source of vitamin C, as are other pepper PEACH anti-inflammatory and more. Pears are Peaches are varieties. Add peppers to salads, stir-fry, great fresh, baked or even in a pie. amazingly deli- eat them with dip or top pizza with them. cious when bought PINEAPPLE fresh in season. Pineapples con- They can be hard For Personal tain 105 percent of and flavorless out the recommended of season, instead of & Commercial daily allowance juicy and sweet. Peaches are great alone, Insurance (RDA) of vita- baked in cobblers and pies or added to min C. Now that’s smoothies. They make a great summer healthy. They con- snack with other fruit. They contain many tain far too many vitamins and minerals vitamins and minerals. to list individually. Pineapple is sweet and has a lot of natural sugar, so eat sparingly. PASSION FRUIT They are great alone, on pizza or mixed Passion fruit doesn’t look too odd until in a fruit salad. you cut one open. The seedy pulp inside is what you’ll eat. PLUM AND PRUNE This strange look- Plums contain vitamins C and K, cop- ing pulp is rich in per, fiber and potas- more than a dozen Barbara Walker sium. They are rich vitamins and min- Hartland Insurance in these whether erals. Passion fruit you eat them as can be added to Agency, Inc. a fresh plum or a smoothies or eaten 2532 N. Old US-23•Hartland•MI dried prune. Plums atop yogurt. Try it are great on their out as a topping for chicken or fish the 810-632-5161 own or as juice. next time you’re cooking up dinner. tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, March 15, 2015 15A

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POTHOLE How are potholes formed? Continued from Front Page budget-busting potholes. “Potholes begin after snow and rain Along North Walnut Street in Fenton, seep below the ground and freeze, fresh patch material fills some potholes, a causing the ground to expand and Fenton Memorials, Inc. push the pavement up. As the tem- sign that the Fenton Department of Public “Serving our community since 1882” peratures begin to rise just before Works (DPW) had just been there. Any springtime — usually, the ground other low points in the street are filled returns to normal, but the pavement Factory Direct Pricing with water. remains raised. As vehicles drive ~Monuments ~Inscription The 2015 “pothole season” could be over the raised pavement, it cracks a perfect storm of poor road conditions, and falls into the hollow space ~Memorials ~Final Dates following a record-setting cold winter, below, leaving a pothole.” ~Benches ~Cleaning coupled with historically anemic road Source: Anita Richardson, MDOT ~Vaults ~Repair funding. In Michigan, potholes tend to be patched instead of 810.629.2858 replaced by sections of turing plants aren’t 3236 Owen Rd. (Po Box 289) To report a pothole Fenton, MI 48430 new roads. even producing it yet. www.fentonmemorials.com “The reality is that The Genesee County Road According to Czar- [email protected] pothole patches are just Commission is responsible for necki, there really isn’t that — a patch,” said roads in local townships — go a “pothole season.” Anita Richardson with to gcrc.org. Scroll down to the They fill all year round, the Michigan Depart- left-hand link, “Report a pothole but clearly more pot- Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry ment of Transportation or other maintenance problem holes develop as the (MDOT). “A true fix will here.” You can also ground starts to thaw. for the young, not so young, brave and not-so-brave! require much more.” call (810) 767-4920. “Currently, I don’t We’re your state-of-the-art, home town dental care experts! The GCRC, MDOT, think the potholes are For Livingston County, and local departments any worse or less than call (517) 546-4250. • Preventative of public works will usual, we will be see- • Periodontal New patients have their shovels full The Road Commission of ing many of them de- • Implants with patchwork this Oakland County will take veloping now that the only! season. large pothole notices at nice weather is start- • Restorative Richardson said that (877) 858-4804. ing,” he said. • Prosthodontic $ 00 MDOT will spend $88 Fenton’s small DPW If you live in a city or village, • Orthodontics crew is responsible for 85 million this season, you can report problems to the • Cosmetics Full mouth series of x-rays, dental based on a five-year city or village office. 75 miles of road. • Invisalign cleaning & an oral cancer exam average. She said Daly is responsible Not valid with any other offers. Expires 4/30/15. Fenton: (810) 629-2261 • Lumineers they’d likely go over Linden: (810) 735-7980 for 2,954 miles of that due to the extreme Genesee County road We’re always accepting Holly Village: (248) 634-9571 new patients Patricia A. McGarry, D.D.S. cold of the winter, and lanes, and MDOT Family Dentistry state highways may go covers 9,669 miles of without grass cutting this season. state and U.S. highways. 200 Lindenwood Dr. • Linden, • www.drmcgarry.com • 810-735-9426 “Weather this winter can once again Daly said the extreme cold is ex- Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm • Thurs. 8am-3pm • Occasional Sat. 8am-Noon be described as ‘extreme,’” acerbating the problem she said. “Yes, pothole season The of potholes. The extreme will likely be worse as a result cold of the winter means because the state has a highly reality is the ground is frozen a foot used road system that has been ‘‘that pothole deeper into the earth than underfunded for a number of patches are usual, and will be longer years.” to thaw, leading to more The GCRC will spend $64 just that — a potholes. He said there will per pothole, when staffing patch. be weight restrictions until and materials are consid- Anita Richardson late April for all roads that ered. Fenton DPW Direc- Spokesperson,’’ MDOT aren’t all-season roads. tor Dan Czarnecki said his Motorists can help over- department will spend $13,000 each extended departments by avoiding year on “cold patch” materials. Cold hitting potholes — even patched ones. patch is what you’ll The Fenton DPW, see them using this GCRC and MDOT time of year — a Each pothole costs all invite reports of pliable, oily filler the Genesee County bad potholes. See that doesn’t need to Road Commission sidebar for contact be warm to work. It information. Daly also never gets com- $64 to patch. said he moves crews pletely set, and can around, taking care be pushed out of the of the worst potholes holes by tires. Potholes may be first. Invariably, the “Hot patch” mate- so bad that state same spots will open rial, which is more highways may not up again and again. permanent, isn’t He said the GCRC will available until warm- receive grass cutting, get 70 or so pothole er months. Manufac- to save funds. complaints each day.

TIME cited “well-documented” accidents Continued from Front Page and heart attacks in the days after Tom Barrett (R-Potterville) and Robert the spring shift. He also says DST is Kosowski (D-Wayne). supposed to save energy, but evidence The legislators propose that Michi- from Indiana’s 2006 changeover gan eliminate DST, which calls for found an increase in electricity usage. clocks to be set ahead one hour every The Alaska Senate voted Wednes- spring and backward one hour every day to eliminate DST in their state. fall. This bill would direct the state to Their bill passed 16-4 and now goes to follow the standard time of the zone in Alaska’s House for consideration. which it is located. HB 4342 was referred to the Com- According to a March 12 article mittee on Government for Operations in the Lansing State Journal, Irwin for review. TRIVIA Blue Devils advance to district final PREP BASKETBALL uHold off Corunna in fourth The seven-point win could make be found at www.tctimes.com to earn semifinal win it seem like the Blue Devils played or in Wednesday’s edition of the Tri-County Times. Entering Friday By Jordan Climie a close game, but that was merely night, who was the But to keep that good [email protected]; 810-433-6789 the fourth quarter. Before that, Lake Q last tri-county boys feeling going, they’re going Lake Fnton — With a win of 69-62 Fenton held onto a double-digit lead basketball team to the entire game, reaching a margin to have to figure out what win a district title? over the Corunna Cavaliers, the Lake happened in Wednesday’s Fenton Blue Devils did something they of 20-plus points through most of the fourth quarter, where the The Fenton Tigers haven’t done since 2011. first half. Blue Devils were out- won a dis- The Lake Fenton varsity boys bas- Now with Goodrich looming on scored 19-10, and the A trict in 2012. The ketball team earned a shot at a Class Friday night at home, junior Jake Zie- Cavaliers came within Linden Eagles won linski calls a chance at a district title the last regional, B district championship against state- six points with about back in 1998. ranked Goodrich at Lake Fenton High the “best feeling I’ve had yet in high See DISTIRCT on School on Friday night. school.” Results of Friday’s game can 18

CHRIS BELL Scored 19 points in Lake Fenton’s 69-62 SUNDAY, win vs. Corunna. MARCH 15, 2015 PAGE 17A Sports ONLINE EXCLUSIVES  Friday night’s district action is detailed at tctimes.com.

TC ELITE TRYOUTS SET FOR MARCH 22 Lady Tigers’ The TC Elite, formerly the Bronchos buck the Tigers season ends in Tri-County Tigers, will be uSet up Friday’s Class holding tryouts for the 2015 A district title contest regional semis season on March 22. By David Troppens The try-out fee is $15. with Grand Blanc [email protected] Seventh- and eighth- By David Troppens Fenton — Becki Moore graders will tryout at Fenton [email protected] said she felt bad for her kids. High School from 9 a.m. Holly — Sometimes being a until 10:30 a.m. The ninth- Moore thought she let champion means re-inventing her Fenton varsity girls bas- through 11th-grade students yourself. will try out from 10:30 a.m ketball squad down during The Holly varsity boys basket- until noon. Please arrive 1/2 the team’s Class A regional hour early before your start ball team knows that all too well. semifinal contest against a time to register. About halfway through the 20-4 Salem squad. For more information go to season, the Bronchos lost one of It was apparent from tricountytigersaau.com. the most potent perimeter shoot- the tears rolling down her ers in the Flint area when Kyle face, that the Fenton var- FOURTH-ANNUAL Woodruff suffered a broken col- sity girls basketball coach larbone. TIGER TROT SLATED sincerely believed what Five games ago, the Bronchos See SEMIS on 19A FOR MAY 16 also lost one of the best driving The fourth-annual Tiger players in the Flint area when Trot is May 16 at Fenton High Joshua Simms went down with School. The 5K walk and run an injured ACL. begins at 8:30 a.m. The chil- To many teams those injuries dren’s race for ages 3 to 10 would be a death sentence — but will be at 9:30 a.m. and be not for the Bronchos. All they held exclusively on the Fen- do is continue to find ways to TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN ton High School track. Each child earns a medal.The 5K win. They’ve won 17 straight. Holly’s Jake Daniels drives to the bucket in the Bronchos’ 66- course begins at Fenton And now the Bronchos are one 50 Class A district semifinal victory against the Fenton Tigers at High School, runs thru the victory away from earning their Brandon High School on Wednesday. The Fenton defenders are City of Fenton and finishes first-ever Class A district title in Ross Ebert (right) and Alec Thomas (right). at the high school track. The school history, and their first one TRI-COUNTY TIMES cost is $25 with a shirt and at any class since 1983. against the Fenton Tigers (10- in the Class A district title game MARK BOLEN $20 without one. For more Holly (20-2) pushed the tem- 11), resulting in a 66-50 Holly Friday at 7 p.m. at Brandon High Madison Shegos (left) information or to register go po frequently and had a double- victory at Brandon High School. School. Grand Blanc beat Bran- attempts a shot in Fenton’s to www.fenton.k12.mi.us. digit lead the entire second half The Bronchos play Grand Blanc See BRONCHOS on 19A loss to Salem.

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[email protected]; 810-433-6789 “We’ve done it a few times where With Fenton’s loss in the Class A re- we come out in the second half and gional semifinal on Monday, the 2014- pull away,” Zielinski said. “This time 15 girls varsity basketball season came we came out in the first half.” to an end. Close games with Corunna have However, when 2015-16 begins, been the norm this season. The Blue don’t be shocked if it seems like a repeat Devils lost a Dec. 12 contest against of this year — at least in terms of who the Cavaliers when Corey Mort hit a the star players are. game-winning three pointer, earning A good chunk of the standouts people Corunna a 62-61 victory. On Jan. 30 have watched and talked about over the the teams faced off and had a similar last couple of years will remain. So, in game to Wednesday’s district semifinal short, don’t be shocked if the girls varsity contest. Lake Fenton entered the fourth basketball scene takes a jump up in talent quarter of that game with a 55-41 lead, among the four tri-county area squads. but had to hold off a furious Corunna One could argue that the best play- comeback attempt to capture a 73-68 ers from each team will be back next victory. season. On Monday, the Fenton Tigers Both Zielinski and Lake Fenton var- (12-11) completed a season that saw sity boys basketball coach Jake Erway them finish second in the Metro and had reasons the fourth quarter nearly capture a Class A district title. Next sea- spelled doom for the Blue Devils, and son, the two players who led the team what they need to work on for Friday’s in scoring and rebounding (junior Sarah matchup. Cummings and sophomore Emma Evo) For Zielinski, he knows his team should return. Actually four-fifths of has to work the clock down instead Monday’s starting lineup will return. of taking quick shots on possessions. That list includes Chloee Foor, Madison For Erway, it all starts at the free- Shegos and Madeline Carr. throw line. “I’m really excited because looking at TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SCOTT SCHUPBACH “We missed 12 free throws in the our team we will lose a couple of girls, second half,” he said. “When we miss but they are going to be so great next Fenton’s Emma Evo (left) and Holly’s Paige Reid (right) are two of many quality varsity girls basketball players who should return to their squads next season. 18 the entire game and they only miss year,” senior Katie Conroy said. “I will three, that’s not good.” be excited to see how they do. They Erway also mentioned several big have a lot of young kids and a lot of the Bronchos near the top of the league. The team’s leading scorer this season And then there is Linden, the tri- was sophomore guard Sierra Arroyo shots going Corunna’s way, most of leadership on the team, so they are go- those coming from sophomore Jaron ing to do great.” county’s third Metro squad. Playing while post player Autumn Beardsley VanFleteren. In the second half alone The Holly Bronchos (12-10) had to with eight players the entire season, the was second in scoring, first in rebounds he racked up 16 points. He led both stave off several key injuries this season squad finished a respectable 8-13 over- and first in blocked shots. Freshmen teams in scoring with 24 overall. No and yet found a way to finish third in the all, and earned regular-season splits with Hannah Garty and Cameron Williams other Cavaliers managed to score Metro. Holly’s roster should return two Holly and Fenton. Five players from also saw ample playing time this winter. double-digits. of the Metro’s top players next season. that squad should return, led by junior “I think we made some progress, es- Lake Fenton was led by junior Junior Kaitlyn Smith has been among Taylor Smith and sophomore Sterling pecially with our young ones,” VanBu- Christopher Bell, who had 19 points. the league’s elite players since her fresh- DeGayer. They will make up a pretty ren said after the team’s final game of Sophomore Andrew Foerster chipped man year. This season, sophomore Paige potent 1-2 scoring combination as well. the season. “Our two freshmen are two in 16, along with a big presence under Reid became another strong scoring op- First-year coach Brian VanBuren is girls I’m very proud of. They were with the basket to nab both offensive and tion as she gradually grew into a leader- excited about starting his second year us the full year and not for a moment defensive rebounds, grabbing eight ship role. Those two should help keep with Lake Fenton’s program as well. did they want to go back to JV or want boards in the contest. Foerster also took to have a selfish moment where they his fair share of the foul shots for the st wanted to go back. Both of them were HOLLY KIWANIS CLUB’S 31 ANNUAL Blue Devils thanks to his aggressive extremely supportive to the team and I play down low. think we will have two soon-to-be stud Senior Tyler Browning and sopho- players in (junior) Sydney Sheyachich more Isaac Golson both had nine and Beardsley. I think they’ll give us points for the Blue Devils. Zielinski even more of a post presence next year.” and sophomore Jalen Miller both had So when the 2015-16 season begins in seven. Zielinski helped on the boards, about eight months, don’t be surprised if collecting eight rebounds. Meanwhile, NEW MENU the faces look the same, and the basket- Miller led the Blue Devils with four ball ends up being a year more mature assists. — APPETIZER — and stronger. 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Spot Shooter Achery & Bait 248-531-0238 Fenton High School FENTON The Holly Kiwanis organization raises funds to support our community programs that include: Scholarship funds, holiday baskets, financial assistance with heating, fuel bills, medical expenses and other community-based projects. www.tricountytigersaau.com OR CALL 810-429-1274 www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, March 15, 2015 19A SEMIS straight points themselves. Fenton got a Continued from Page 17A driving layup from Carly Granger, cutting she was saying. Salem’s lead to 10-8 after one quarter. But, for those who witnessed the game, Fenton never had the lead again, but did there was nothing to be sorry for. Fenton cut the gap to one twice during the second played with the aggression and class that quarter. The latest time came at 14-13 on typifies the Tigers’ program, but fell short a putback hoop by Fenton’s Sarah Cum- against a squad that was riding a 20-game mings with 3:07 left in the half. However, win streak, losing a 50-33 verdict in the seconds later, Salem’s Lasha Petree con- semifinal game on Monday. nected on a three-pointer, was fouled and “I’m sad for my kids. I’m frustrated I connected on the free throw, raising the couldn’t come up with something better gap back to 18-13. Two free throws by for them,” Moore said. “I’m frustrated we Aly Lenz with 1.7 seconds left in the half couldn’t come up with something better of- kept the Tigers competitive, trailing just fensively to get us going a little bit better.” 22-18 at the half. While the Tigers (12-11) did struggle The start of the third quarter became offensively, the reality of the situation is the critical juncture of the contest. Salem Salem’s defense has made a lot of offenses scored the quarter’s first nine points, in- struggle this season. Since the Rocks start- creasing their lead to 31-18 with 5:11 left in ed their 20-game win streak, opponents the third quarter. From there, the Tigers typ- have averaged 30 points a game. In their ically trailed by a number in the teens, and most recent 12 games, only two squads never cut the gap back into single-digits. have scored more than the 33 points Fen- Salem was able to nullify one of the ton provided on Monday, and in one of Tigers’ biggest strengths during the Metro those games it took double overtime to League season — rebounding. With Evo TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN do it. So, in a lot of cases, the Tigers did and Cummings patrolling the boards the Fenton’s Emma Evo (right) competes for pretty well. Four-year senior player Katie pair made it tough for opponents to get a ball with a Salem player in the Tigers’ Conroy had no regrets. second- and third-chances through of- 50-33 loss in the regional semifinals. “We played as hard as we could and I’m fensive boards. Meanwhile, the Tigers’ Online tickets and showtimes proud of my team,” Conroy said. “(My four offense typically scored at least double- me correctly, I’m not sure we got a ton of years with the varsity basketball program) digits off their offensive boards. However, those.” www.NCGmovies.com has meant the world to me. Basketball is on Monday, the Rocks held Fenton to just Granger led the Tigers’ offense with NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS my main sport. I stopped playing soccer a four second-chance points, with none of nine points. The four-year varsity senior SHOWTIMES: 810-695-5000 1 Mile N. of I-75 on Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc couple of years ago. This season this team them coming in the second half. Mean- also had four rebounds and two assists. $5.00 TICKETS EVERYDAY has been the best and I cannot be more while, Salem enjoyed 14 second-chance Cummings netted eight points and four Rate valid for most movies. All Day TUES• Mon, thankful for all the girls, my coach, the staff points. 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STARTING FRI MAR 13 six points, including four by sophomore down and hit shots, which would’ve been “We all came together at the end of *CINDERELLA (PG) FRI-SAT 11:15 1:50 4:25 7:00 9:15 11:50 Emma Evo on a 10-foot jumper and a OK if we didn’t give up the extra ones. the season and did everything we could,” SUN-WED 11:15 1:50 4:25 7:00 9:15 three-foot runner. However, Salem slowly “A lot of times we live off of offen- Conroy said. “We have no regrets. I’m re- THUR 11:15 1:50 4:25 7:00 9:15 11:50 forged control of the game, scoring 10 sive rebounds and if my memory serves ally happy with my team.” *@CINDERELLA: AN IMAX EXPERIENCE (PG) FRI-SAT 10:35 1:05 3:35 6:05 8:35 11:00 BRONCHOS The lead grew to double-digits for the SUN-WED 10:35 1:05 3:35 6:05 8:35 Continued from Page 17A first time at 28-18 after a converted free THUR 10:35 1:05 don in the other Class A district semifinal throw by Hodges, and Holly never al- *RUN ALL NIGHT (R) lowed Fenton to cut the margin back to FRI-SAT 10:35 1:15 4:00 6:40 9:30 11:55 57-37. SUN-WED 10:35 1:15 4:00 6:40 9:30 On Wednesday night it was the deadly single-digits, taking 32-19 lead at halftime THUR 10:35 1:15 4:00 6:40 9:30 11:55 on a bucket by Adam Tooley right before combination of Jake Daniels and Car- STARTING THUR MAR 19 the half ended. man-Ainsworth transfer Ian Hodges that *2D THE DIVERGENT SERIES: sparked the Bronchos as both players had Much like the Tigers’ first game of the INSURGENT (PG13) 22 points. Hodges finished with four steals season against Holly — a 93-81 loss — THUR NIGHT/FRI MORNING while Daniels also had four assists and four Fenton never seemed entirely out of the 9:00 12:05 rebounds. Holly’s defense forced 23 Fen- game during the second half, but never *@3D THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ton turnovers with many of those becoming got the deficit to the point of making Hol- INSURGENT: REALD 3D (PG13) ly uncomfortable either. The Bronchos THUR 8:00 10:45 12:05 Holly steals for transition hoops. *@DIVERGENT SERIES: “It’s all about ball movement and get- biggest lead came after back-to-back fast DOUBLE FEATURE: AN IMAX ting stops on defense,” Daniels said. “I break layups by Hodges, giving Holly a 3D EXPERIENCE (PG13) said it from day one, if we get stops on 46-22 lead with 5:07 left in the third quar- THUR 5:15 defense ... we are going to win games. I ter. However, Fenton later cut the gap to *DO YOU BELIEVE? (PG13) thought our defense was almost at its best 48-36 on a layup by Austin Bossenberger. THUR 7:00 9:40 12:05 *@THE DIVERGENT SERIES: INSUR- tonight. We are going to keep getting bet- That’s as close as the Tigers would ever TRI-COUNTY TIMES | MARK BOLEN Holly’s Paris Partee (center) attempts GENT: AN IMAX 3D EXPERIENCE ter and get good shots.” get after falling behind by 20. (PG13) THUR 11:15 “We lost Kyle after like nine games and With the losses of Simms and Wood- a shot in the Bronchos’ 66-50 victory *THE GUNMAN (R) then lost Simms five games ago,” Holly ruff, Hodges has become one of the players against Fenton in the Class A district THUR 7:00 9:35 12:05 coach Lance Baylis said. “Each time we who has surfaced. He opened the district semifinal contest. The Fenton players are CONTINUING kind of have to re-invent ourselves, and by leading the Bronchos in scoring with 21 Ben Hajciar (right) and Ross Ebert (left). *UNFINISHED BUSINESS (R) today I saw us getting a little back to the points in a 56-38 district opening victory *THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC old Holly — the run the heck out of the against Linden on Monday. Wednesday’s 13 points, with nine coming from behind MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) ball Holly, the get the ball and get it fly- game was Hodges’ 13th with the team the three-point arc. Ben Hajciar also nailed *#CHAPPIE (R) ing to the open man Holly. We’ve had set- since he became eligible on Martin Luther three treys and finished with nine points THE LAZARUS EFFECT (PG13) backs with Kyle and Josh, but here we go King Day. Being a transfer, he had to wait FOCUS (R) “We had a lot of unforced turnovers THE IMITATION GAME (PG13) getting revved up with different faces and until that date to play. tonight,” Fenton coach Tim Olszewski THE DUFF (PG13) different names.” “I feel way more comfortable,” Hodges said. “We just kind of gave it away a MCFARLAND, USA (PG) The Bronchos never trailed, but Fenton said. “Just being able to go out and com- little bit. They got into transition. … KINGSMAN: THE SECRET did tie it at 16-all on a 12-foot bucket by pete with the guys, everyone has accepted They got 14 transition points in the first SERVICE (R) Peyton Coffman with just over seven min- me great.” quarter alone. We were always down 14 FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (R) utes remaining in the half. However, the The Bronchos also saw Paris Partee to 16 and got stuck there. We’d make 2D THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (PG) Bronchos put together a string of nine un- have a nice game, scoring eight points and a little run and they’d do something or 2D JUPITER ASCENDING (PG13) answered points, eventually taking a 25-16 grabbing a team-best 10 rebounds. He also we’d turn the ball over. … We were one AMERICAN SNIPER (R) lead after Scott Maki assisted a Jake Dan- earned three steals. run away from turning the table and then *Due to movie company policies no passes are accepted. iels three-pointer with 3:40 left in the half. Fenton was paced by Bossenberger’s we’d turn the ball over.” @ No $5 rate available. • # No $5 TUES evening rate. 20A Sunday, March 15, 2015 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com ASK THE Are you ready MECHANIC to adopt a dog? 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I think do typically have an consider the sound is coming from the increase in adoptions when fan but I’m not sure. - Ridge in the spring,” she said. looking Speculating on why for the Victor, This happens A: so many people want a perfect quite often and is usually new pet in the spring, dog. caused by the tires being worn Maddock said, “Maybe See Page 22A differently from front to back. because the weather When you rotate them the noise breaks and people want to be out more will generally go away after some and they can visualize themselves with driving, but if the wear pattern is an animal.” She said it could also be that TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO excessive it may not go away and spring is the season where more animals Tim and Debby Early hold their dogs after getting them ‘fixed’ at Adopt-a-Pet. They might indicate that you need a are born so there are more from which adopted the dogs from friends who could no longer care for them. 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Broad St. • Linden thurs-sat 6am-12am (810) 735-5780 www.LindenHotel.com 15010 Silver Parkway Fenton • 810-620-8400 tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, March 15, 2015 23A POLICE coming from the general fund. outside the three townships for troop- Holly and Rose townships are both Continued from Front Page The village of Holly is 2.63 square ers processing prisoners, interviewing covered by the Michigan State Police. Fenton Township covers about 36 miles with a population of about 6,300 individuals, etc.” No funding from the Lt. Michael Shaw of the MSP said, square miles. The U.S. census tells us people. The police department pays surrounding townships comes to the “Naturally, you see our troopers more that approximately 13,000 people live $114,000 annually to the Oakland police department. The current village in that area as there is no local/county within the township. Fenton Town- County Sheriff’s Office for dispatch of Holly budget aside from the dispatch police patrol in that area. Other parts ship gets its police coverage from the and warrant retention contract is $1,258,150. of Oakland County normally will not Genesee County Sheriff’s Department services. That amount Although there is have a trooper respond for a call for through an annual contract. The annual includes dispatching We have a no overlap of services service as they have contracted with operating budget totals $687,662, com- services for the Holly great working in the city with Gen- the sheriff for patrol, such as Inde- ing from the general fund. Village and Groveland ‘‘ esee County Sheriff or pendence Township, or have their The city of Fenton is seven square fire departments. The relationship with Michigan State Police, own department, such as the village miles bordering Oakland County and village is bordered with the neighboring Linden Police Chief of Holly.” Livingston County. As of the last cen- the Michigan State Po- departments, the Scott Sutter said, “We Shaw added that if one of those de- sus, the population is approximately lice (MSP) coverage have a great work- partments called for help they would 11,574. Fenton Police Chief Rick Aro and conducts mutual aid Genesee County ing relationship with be there to assist, just as they would said his department is a full-service, activities. Sheriff, and the the neighboring de- be for the MSP. 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week depart- Holly Police Chief Michigan State partments, the Gen- As for costs, “We don’t break it ment. It also houses the dispatch center Michael Story said, esee CountyCOPY Sheriff’s for RESTAURANT down as PAGEfar as Hollyfor Tri-County or Rose townTimes- publication for the city’s 911 services, employ- “Holly police allows for Police, we work Department,in-home andSunday, the Aprilships. 6, 2014It is justand part beyond, of Michigan. for Mancino’s We of Fenton, ing two full-time and four part-time the MSP serving the out- well together. Michigan Stateproduced Po- are by responsibleMark Rummel, for providingFenton, 810-714-2000 police dispatchers. The operating budget for laying townships (Rose, Scott Sutter lice. We work well service3.8” to wide all citizens by 3.10” of Michigan,deep re- fiscal year 2014/15 is $1,894,775. Holly, Groveland) ac- Linden police chief ’’ together.” gardless of their location in the state.” The population of the city of Linden cess to our police sta- Holly TownshipWE REQUEST is AArgentine SPOT ON Township THE RIGHT is about SIDE 36.2 OF THE AD... is 3,961, according to the last census in tion, most of our oper- roughly 36.6 square square miles, with between 7,500 and 2010, and is 2.5 square miles. It too is a ating systems and holding facilities miles with a population of 11,362 7,800 residents. Argentine’s depart- 24/7 department. The department oper- (short-term) 24/7. There is no charge. residents. Rose Township has approxi- ment’s annual operating budget is ated with an annual budget of $501,800 “This in essence reduces travel time mately 6,210 people. roughly $632,000 for 24/7 coverage. 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