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tctimes.com Superintendent wants to close the book on O’Doul’s incident ONLINE COMMENTS uNear-beer being provided to fifth-graders Let’s tell it like it is. by teacher makes news all across nation It was a poor decision by ‘‘ the teacher. By Sharon Stone the fifth-grade teacher at Hyatt Elementary But at the [email protected]; 810-433-6786 School, Koledo did agree to provide some end of the After nearly a week of public scrutiny sur- details. He said the students were working day there was rounding the controversial teacher/near-beer on a project on colonial times, from 1630 to no intent to harm on her incident that occurred on March 6, Ed Koledo, 1770. During discussions, students learned part and no superintendent of Linden Community Schools that beer was common for drinking during that one was injured in any hopes to put the whole incident to rest. era, even for children, because most water in way. Time to move on. While respectfully declining to identify See O’DOUL’S on 8A No harm, no foul.”

Let me get this straight. The super- intendent‘‘ of a public ‘Busiest school, financed by taxpayers, says the discipline of a teacher ‘is building not something we dis- cuss publicly.’ Who the hell is ‘we?’ The teacher in town’ works for, and is paid by, the taxpayers. As does uBut two-thirds the superintendent.” of Fenton library You can now visit users not city the Grand Canyon right ‘‘ here in Fen- residents ton, just take By Tim Jagielo North Oak Street from [email protected]; 810-433-6795 Main to Sixth, Fenton — Before the doors of and look at the Jack R. Winegraden opened all the canyons and hold at noon Thursday, patrons had al- on tight!” ready gathered outside, including Donna Thodoroff who shivered Can someone, anyone, tell me what outside with her grandchildren. church‘‘ the Reverend Once it opened, the library Jesse Jackson is affili- remained busy, with all areas ated with? The answer is being utilized from the play area, none. He is an irrelevant to the books, DVDs and comput- shakedown artist and ers, making it easy to believe the race-hustler. Shameful.” slogan posted above the door: If you own a dog, “The Busiest Building in Town.” please get a dog tag in With up to 500 visiting daily, case‘‘ he is lost. If you find the Jack P. Winegarden Library TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO a lost dog, call the Times. draws patrons from several com- The Children’s Center in the lower level of the Jack R. Winegarden Library lets kids be kids, zipping They will run a ‘lost pet’ munities, with the majority of around on scooters and playing games, while parents can relax and even pay bills. Ava Holmes, classified for free.” See LIBRARY on 15A 3, of Fenton talks with dad Scott, while Sawyer Webb, 4 of Fenton scoots by.

HOT LINE OF THE WEEK Late start certain for area golf courses Township As a former recy- revisiting plans cler, I ask homeown- uPersistent snow likely to push for park despite ‘‘ers to please put your trash and recycling as season back a few weeks concerns close to the curb as By William Axford By William Axford possible. Every step [email protected] We’ll be [email protected]; 810-433-6792 matters when you are Fenton Twp. — The handling a thousand The snow can’t melt happy if we plus bins per day. fast enough for golf club ‘‘ Fenton Township Board of Thanks. owners and players. can be up Trustees voted to apply for League play usually and running a $433,100 grant from the ’’ begins sometime between Michigan Natural Resources 810-771-TEXT (8398) the end of March and the by April 10. Trust Fund. If approved, the beginning of April but at Chris White grant will be used to create TEXT this rate, the first swings Owner of Fenton a 34-acre park on Thompson Farms Golf Club ’’ YOUR of the season may not be- Road, near Wiggins Road. HOT LINE gin until the end of April. “There’s a lot of competi- “We’ll most definitely be delayed in opening,” TRI-COUNTY TIMES | WILLIAM AXFORD tion for these grant funds,” said Chris White, owner of Fenton Farms Golf Tyrone Hills is mostly covered with snow, preventing said Tom Broecker, opera- Club in Fenton Township. “We’ll be happy if we grounds crew from getting the course ready for tions manager/deputy clerk. See GOLF COURSES on 14A golfers. See PARK on 16A 2A Sunday, March 23, 2014 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com

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Police&Fire TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO report Tami Kromer fields questions from daughter Lydia, 5, as Lillie, 11, practices for a play behind her, and son NO ST. PADDY’S Ray, 17, settles in. In an organized manner, she’ll ad- DAY ARRESTS dress their needs while also giving them the freedom Lt. Jason Slater was pleased to plan and make choices. to report that Fenton police did not have any incidents related to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Slater said the officers were advised to be on the lookout for drunk drivers, however, they did not observe any violations.

GRANDMA ARRESTED FOR OWI At 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, Linden police responded to a home on Silver Lake Road to investi- gate a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the police officer spoke with a 15-year-old female who said that her 38-year-old mother, who had been drinking, was trying to leave in a car with the 15-year-old’s child. As the Busy mom aims woman was trying to drive For away, she struck two vehicles to make a difference in the driveway as well as a tree. Police arrested the uFaith, marriage and family woman for operating while are the cornerstones of her life intoxicated. today’s By Sally Rummel TRI-COUNTY TIMES [email protected]; 810-629-8282 The phone may ring at midnight for Tami The Tri-County Times is published semi- and David Kromer weekly by Rockman Communications, busy of Tyrone Township 256 N. Fenway Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Serving the communities of: Fen- and they answer it Our goal ton, Linden, Lake Fenton, Holly, Hartland, quickly, knowing Byron, Gaines, Davisburg, Swartz Creek isn’t to be busy, and Grand Blanc townships of: Fenton, that they may be an ‘‘but to make a Holly, Rose, Tyrone and Argentine. woman... answer to a prayer contact information for some child need- difference in General Office...... 810-629-8282 ing a safe haven. Advertising ...... 810-629-8281 ...there’s never enough time the world and to Classifieds...... 810-629-8194 As emergency Circulation...... 810-433-6797 uTimesaving tips from way. Evenings are spent preparing placement foster bring hope. Hot Line...... 810-629-9221 Tami Kromer Fax...... 810-629-9227 dinner, helping 8-year-old daughter parents, the Kromers active, local ladies Mother of five; emergency Email...... [email protected] Chloe with homework and squeez- are prepared to take Website...... tctimes.com foster mom to many ’’ HOURS: By Sally Rummel ing in piano lessons, Girl Scouts and in children at a mo- Mon-Thurs: ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. coaching basketball. Every other ment’s notice, when Friday: ...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Saturday & Sunday...... Closed Jennifer Eden of Tyrone Township weekend and for six weeks in the Child Protective Services calls, needing a home is up every morning by 4:30 a.m. to summer, she’s also step-mom to for children in a crisis situation. Mobile App: exercise, trying to carve a little “me Kyle, 17, and Matt, 15. Last Tuesday, they recieved such a call, and Visit tctimes.com time” into her very busy day. “I do sometimes feel over- those three children, ages 14, 10 and 9, the two or scan this whelmed,” admitted Eden, 41. “But QR code As a full-time administrative as- youngest with special needs, are now part of sistant for a trucking company, her I find if I have a schedule and a plan, the family, at least temporarily, settling into the workdays extend into nine hours it goes much more smoothly.” busy routine of the Kromer household. Their plus a 45-minute commute each See BUSY WOMAN on 10A See BUSY MOM on 11A

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Court recently restricted use of a park on Lake Fenton for hundreds to favor four. It was determined that the problems that Hot lines occurred in the park were from outsiders Readerswrite Submit at: tctimes.com, call 810-629-9221 that didn’t have rights to it but thought he Letters, 150 words or less, must be signed and include a phone number. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and or text to 810-771-8398 should punish ones that do! liability. Letters must be written exclusively for the Times. All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words or less    and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tri-County Times. We reserve the right to edit for clarity, length and liability. IS ANYONE ELSE sick of the constant political/religious bickering in the Hot Legalize marijuana Downtown Fenton lines? Free speech is great but we get it Dear Editor, Dear Editor, I RESPONDED TO your question twice — we don’t all agree on everything. If the This is in response to Judge Mark Recently I have been re- about how the Constitution legally allows pro/anti-Obama, Bible, etc. topics are all McCabe’s Feb. 19 column. Not only searching local updates the president to delay laws. The paper we have to talk about, then I’m afraid we should medical marijuana be made being made to the town has chosen not to print those so that you are missing out on the beauty of life. and many others will continue to believe available to patients in need, but adult of Fenton. The restaurants    recreational use should be regulated. he is breaking the law or that this execu- A BIG ‘THANK you’ to the two good being added to Fenton are tive law is uncommonly used. Samaritans who pulled my car from the Drug policies modeled after alcohol a plus to help improve the    snow last Wednesday on Silver Lake prohibition have given rise to a youth- community, but why not add DOES ANYONE KNOW why so many of Road. I am a dialysis patient and was oriented black market. Illegal drug something other than restau- our high schoolers and middle schoolers coming home from my treatment. dealers don’t ID for age, but they do rants. Fenton is one of many qualify for State paid lunches? I thought    recruit minors immune to adult sen- we were an affluent community when places that have a downtown YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. You are chosen. tences. Attempts to limit the supply of atmosphere that is still in compared to most others. Something Your life is full of purpose. Someone stinks here, and it’s not the food. illegal drugs while demand remains good shape. Updating the believes in you! There is more to you constant only increase the profitability    than what meets the eye. Now walk it out. buildings downtown could HOW MEAN OF the Tri-County to use Phillipians 4:13. of drug trafficking. For addictive drugs improve local businesses the word alcohol in the headline that    like heroin, a spike in street prices and the residents of Fenton reported the death of a beloved teacher. IF YOU HAVE the right to use the park leads desperate addicts to increase could enjoy themselves It was not necessary and only hurt his on Margaret and Ruth drives in Fenton criminal activity to feed desperate family. I will no longer read your news- while taking a stroll through Township and haven’t been notified of the habits. The drug war fuels crime. Tax- downtown. Adding these paper. recent court hearing, your 14th amend-    ing and regulating marijuana, the most restaurants may gain attrac- ment rights have been violated. Call popular illicit drug, is a cost-effective WHOEVER SAID GAS prices under Fenton Township and ask how they can tion and bring jobs to the Bush never got over $2 is a bold-faced allow this. The 300-foot rule is wrong. alternative to never-ending drug war area, why not improve busi- liar. Oil prices began to soar in 2003, Notify everyone. failure. As long as marijuana distribu- nesses Fenton already has to and in the summer of 2008, oil hit $150    tion is controlled by organized crime, offer. This may bring a more per barrel and the gas station in Holly HEARD THE TIMES being criticized for consumers will continue to come into home-like atmosphere to the got as high as $4.30 a gallon. using ‘alcohol’ in the headline about the contact with hard drugs like meth-    residents who have lived in teacher’s death. Typical liberal logic to amphetamine, cocaine and heroin. Fenton for quite some time. GOOD QUOTE: ‘THERE are two ways want the news slanted to reflect their to slide easily through life — to believe Marijuana prohibition is a gateway Improvements are a good opinion, not the facts. drug policy. everything or to doubt everything. Both  way to build a community, ways save us from thinking.’ Alfred CLIMATE CHANGE? IT has been chang- Sincerely, but maybe we should take Korzybski. ing for billions of years. Robert Sharpe, MPA Policy Analyst a different outlook on what    needs to be improved. JUDGE YUILLE FROM the 7th District See HOT LINE throughout Times Common Sense for Drug Policy www.csdp.org Ainsley Stiff, Grand Blanc

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—Terry LaFalce —Rick Karnesky —Don Brice —Bryan Gould — Tom Siwek — Pam Piskoti Holly Gaines Byron Fenton Linden Fenton tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, March 23, 2014 5A Summer school for all due to snow days uSchools allowed six 'snow' to the district calendar is June 11. Etsee days, most used more than 10 Fenton Superintendent Timothy Jal- By Tim Jagielo kanen’s district has four days worth of [email protected]; 810-433-6795 instructional time to make up, and they As the record-challenging winter be- are figuring out how it will be made up gins to wane, schools will soon. Their last day for begin to make plans on students is June 12, so far. how to make up all those I have been Linden Superintendent snow days. Ed Koledo said his district Etsee Gen/Liv is an online group where As it stands, Lake Fen- in education has five days to make up, high quality, hand crafted items can be ton Community Schools ‘‘for many years but also won’t say any- purchased from local crafters. Avoid has taken 12 days for vari- thing official until the end shipping fees and help Michigan’s ous reasons, but mostly and I do not of March. economy by keeping it local. the harsh weather. Fen- ever remember Holly Superintendent ton Area Public Schools weather like we Dave Nuss said his dis- WE HAVE CRAFTERS SELLING: has taken 10, Linden trict has missed 10 days Hand crafted: jewelry, purses, Community Schools has had this winter. due to severe weather crocheted and knitted items, adult taken 11 and Holly Area Wayne Wright conditions. Rose Pioneer and baby items, household, holiday Schools (HAS) cancelled Superintendent, Lake Fenton Elementary missed two items, paintings, natural bath & body Community Schools ’’ 10 days. extra days due to a broken products, soy candles & more! Re-purposed: furniture & clothing As of now, the districts water pipe. “At this point, are planning to release their students for it looks like we’ll be adding days to ex- summer break on either June 11 or 12, but tend the school year,” he said. still have to make specific plans, which By rules set by the Michigan Depart- BUY SELL could extend classes another week into ment of Education, schools are allowed the summer. six cancelled class days to meet the mini- TO CHECK IT OUT GO TO: In January, Fenton, Linden and Holly mum 175 before they must be made up, had used four ‘snow’ days, Lake Fenton or risk losing per-pupil funding. https://www.facebook.com/groups/418432158261669/ had used five. Lake Fenton Superintendent Wayne Wright is hesitant to make final pre- dictions on weather- Summary related school closures Because of just yet. “We may still the unusually have weather issues cold and in March,” he said via snowy winter, email. As of today they students in the have cancelled 11 days tri-county area will expect to in three buildings and make up an 12 days at the middle average of five school. days into their Certain schools in summer break. Invest in your his district were also affected by the tornado that hit Fenton Township the hardest last May. They took a day in November as a power line was down on their buses. The middle school has an extra day because a bank of transformers was down and the building was without power. community! The remaining 10 days were due to the unusually robust winter — snow, ice and extreme cold. “After April 1, we will look to see how much time we must make up and decide how to make up the time,” he said. Lake Fenton’s last day for students according Read. Learn. Save. Subscribe. Have confidence in your hometown attorney!

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Charles Nelson License #2101140011 810-732-7999 FirstMerit Bank to close 26 branches, including Torrey Road location Three FirstMerit Bank branch on just making some adjustments to the Torrey Road will close beginning April branch networks,” and the branches will 4 as part of a plan by the Akron, Ohio- be consolidating with others no more than based company to close 26 branches and two miles away. tighten its network. The plans were announced dur- Closures in Genesee County will in- ing a late January earnings call, said clude locations at 12770 South Saginaw Townsend. Rd., in Grand Blanc on April 4, as well The closures were based on several as two branches — 3023 Miller Rd., in factors, including traffic patterns, cost of Flint Township and 11293 Torrey Rd., operation and customer channel trends. in Fenton — set to close on June 6. “As any bank does or any company Rob Townsend, media relations of- with retail locations, we’re always looking ficer for FirstMerit said of the closures, at the branch network,” Townsend said. “We’re not leaving any markets. We are “We open and close branches as needed.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IMPROVEMENTS TO EAGLES WOODEN PARK March 24, 2014

Notice is hereby given to the general public that a public hearing will be held to take comments and gain input on the proposed improvements to Eagles Wooden Park located on West Broad Street just west of North Bridge Street in Linden. The City of Linden is applying for Federal grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to make the following improvements:

• Construct accessible restrooms and drinking fountain adjacent to the gravel parking lot at Eagles Wooden Park

The City of Linden is providing matching funds from its General Fund.

The public meeting will be held on March 24, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the lower level of the Mill Building at 201 N. Main Street, Linden, Michigan. This is the same time as the normal monthly Council meeting.

For more information, please contact Paul Zelenak, City Manager at (810) 735-7980.

Lynn M. Henry City Clerk 8A Sunday, March 23, 2014 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com O’DOUL’S beverages to minors that contain more shared on the Internet by the Associated ASK THE Continued from Front Page than .05 percent alcohol. Our situation Press and highlighted on dozens of TV cities was contaminated by sewage. One clearly violated that law. newscasts, Koledo said parents from APPLIANCE of the students asked if they could bring “However, in conversations with the the class involved have been silent or some non-alcoholic beer to school from Linden police chief (Scott Sutter), we extremely understanding of the situa- home. The teacher said the student could, learned that neither he, nor the city at- tion. “Once the entire fifth-grade had EXPERT as long as there was no alcohol involved. torney, felt any charges were appropriate been spoken to and the letters sent home, WASH SOME GREEN Koledo said the project was authentic due to a lack of intent/malice.” neither the teacher, the principal, nor my INTO YOUR LAUNDRY to the era and very controlled in the Koledo added, “We found out about office received a complaint,” he said. Wash out your family’s green grass stains classroom. Many of the students opted to this incident the evening it happened from Koledo said one parent did come in and wash in even more green savings. The sample a small taste of the O’Doul’s beer, a parent of a fifth-grader who was told by Tuesday morning to ask about the letter, laundry room can be the busiest room in your house, and if your washer and dryer aren’t per- which actually has an alcohol content of their child they heard some fifth-graders and was not happy about the incident, forming at their best, it could show up on your 0.5 percent. Students did not have to taste ‘drank beer at school today.’ We began but was not concerned with the result- energy bill. It may be time to give your family’s laundry habits an energy-saving makeover. the beer if they chose not to. to investigate immediately.” ing investigation or “Our teacher is mortified that the The superintendent said consequences. Follow these simple tips from Mr. Appliance to help your laundry room conserve energy beverage actually had a small amount that the following week they Our teacher “We thought the in- and money. of alcohol in it,” said Koledo. “She is learned from another parent is mortified that cident was clearly a Washer: embarrassed for all the attention it has phone call that a student had mistake and had been •When appropriate, wash clothes in cold ‘‘ brought and wants the students to know water. This saves the energy needed to heat taken a bottle home. “We the beverage handled. It was not until the water. it was not their fault.” The school sent found out there had been bot- actually had a the story was published •Wash full loads. Washing machines use about home a letter to the fifth-grade parents tles given to three other stu- four days after the parent the same amount of energy for all load sizes, small amount of so fill up the load to avoid wasting energy. explaining what had happened. dents who took them home,” letters were sent home, •Use the high-speed spin cycle, to take mois- When asked if the teacher faced any said Koledo. He added that alcohol in it. that we began to receive ture out of your clothes resulting in less drying Ed Koledo time and more energy saved. type of reprimand, Koledo said they nev- they were also in contact with complaints,” he said. 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Research Center. helps out in • Exercise for half the time, at a In addition, these ‘‘ greater intensity. women spend about our family. • Run errands in stylish athletic six more hours a All the kids gear so you can “sneak” exercise in week doing house- have chores by parking further away, taking steps hold chores than instead of an elevator, etc. their husbands, and to do. I’m • Watch TV smarter, by using a DVR an additional three the mom, and ditching the commercials and more hours than being very selective about what you their husbands tak- not the watch. ing care of their maid. • Use a hands-free headset to multitask children’s needs. Kim Green while you’re on the phone. Eden says she Adoptive mom to TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO 14 in 14 years’’ • Keep drinking cups in a special takes care of all Kim and Ben Green’s family includes 12 adopted children, many of them with place on the kitchen counter, so they the household re- special needs. can be re-used throughout the day, and sponsibilities, from finances to laundry, then loaded into the dishwasher in the shopping, cooking and cleaning, because 8 months to 14 years of age, with each her husband, Chris, has a side business, school-age child homeschooled by Kim. evening. Play 1st Mobile Gaming, in addition to “Some of our kids have medical issues • Presort your family’s laundry into his full-time work as a robotics engineer. like cleft lip/palate, stroke, Down’s Syn- two meshed bags for each child, one Women who don’t work outside the home drome, missing brain matter, etc.,” said for lights and one for darks, and then often have even more demanding schedules, Kim. “Some have therapy sessions we wash the entire bag. Have kids who are because of the extra have to get to on a old enough then do all the folding and load they take on as weekly basis.” putting away. nurturers, caregivers, I list the six most Meanwhile, Ben • Have each child assigned to make even educators, often important things I need to works full-time as a dinner every week. Each dinner around the clock. ‘‘accomplish for the day. If a sales representa- must be a healthy choice and include Kim Green and tive, then partici- vegetables. her husband, Ben I don’t finish the list, they pates fully in family • Have a sandwich/soup night for din- of Rose Township go to the top of the list for time when he gets ner once in awhile. Use whole grain have adopted 14 home. bread, natural peanut butter and home- children in 14 years the next day. It’s always Her advice to made jam for a healthy sandwich meal. of their 17 years of worked for me. other busy moms? • Use a family calendar not just for marriage, many of Dee Burch “Schedule your day events, but also for “to-do” items, bill Owner of Sweet D’s/Bella Rose Salon in Linden them with special ’’ by using a routine,” due dates, kids’ homework assignment needs. “We adopted said Kim. “Priori- due dates, etc. two knowing they would die,” said Kim, tize what is going to bring the most long- • Make breakfast the night before mentioning Selah, who died at age 55 days, lasting fruit and focus on those things by putting fruit, yogurt, juice, protein born with no brain, and Josiah, who died at first.” She’s a firm believer that kids TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SALLY RUMMEL powder in a blender container in the 10 months of age of a rare genetic disorder. need some quiet time in their day and a Jennifer Eden makes dinner after a long refrigerator, and then just blend it in The remaining 12 children range from consistent bedtime. That time at the end day at work, while answering a math the morning. of the day is when Kim finds a little time question from Chloe. • Minimize trips to the kitchen gar- for herself and for Ben. bage can by placing a big bowl near “Discipline yourself to do the impor- your food prep area for all the discard- tant things first, so you aren’t always “That position keeps me busy most of the year, working on marketing, direct- ed peels, etc. Then just make one trip playing ‘catch up’ at the end of the day.” to the garbage. Fenton mom Marie Todorovsky, 37, ing, home checks and helping seniors get of Fenton has to play the role of “both qualified.” Source: Real Simple parents” to their two youngest children, She does most of this work from home, 6-year-old Jack and 8-year-old Sophia, which allows her to do the majority of while husband John tends to his 15-hour the day-to-day activities with the kids. I try to remember that days seven days a week job as owner of Both kids are very active in sports, from our kids are only going Joe & Lewie’s Penalty Box in Fenton. swimming to cheerleading, roller skating, ‘‘ They also have an older daughter, Katie. soccer and golf, and extra-curriculars like to be young once. Doing “He runs the restaurant and I run the Brownies and Camp Copneconic. special things and being home,” said Marie, who has a busy sched- “I spend a lot of time balancing every- ule of her own as an active volunteer at thing so John doesn’t have to worry about involved in their school LUXOR PHOTOGRAPHY State Road Elementary and serving on the it,” said Marie. “We have always tried to are the things you’ll all Marie and John Todorovsky are pictured Holly board of directors of Christmas in keep work separate from family. 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The Fellowship Hall at Argentine Nazarene dition during the upcoming season. Introduced by Rep. Al Pscholka (R) Passed 102 to 6 in the House 16248 S. Seymour Rd., Linden White said extra precautions like Rep. Joe Graves R-Argentine Twp. voted: (2 blocks south of the Argentine Township Hall) fungicidal barriers are laid down in YES NO For more information or to reserve a booth, the fall to help protect greens during Contact Bonnie Coleman 517-546-1997 the snow-filled months, which should House Bill 5092: Define “brandishing” minimize damages. Still, White ad- a firearm in statute. 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Fenton Township had her preference, she would like more Web Fenton Area Schools space, especially quiet space for tutor- Wizard Superintendent residents make up 26 percent, and Tyrone Township make up 12. ing and studying, and EVERYTHING RELATED TO TIMES ONLINE Because the greater parking. Have a question about our Website? Fenton bond proposal will not amount of users come I see it as a Inside, the paint is chip- Ask Kelly at [email protected] ping and falling, and the increase tax rate from outside the city, draw. It will bring Dear Web Wizard, carpets are worn and held It is true. The Fenton Area Public Fenton City Council dis- ‘‘people into our I have some upcoming events Schools May 6, bond proposal for cussed whether the tax down with tape in some this summer that I would like $11 million will not increase the cur- contributions from those city. Isn’t that places. to see posted on your Website. rently authorized millage rate. areas are enough support what we need, for Right now, no work is How would I go about getting How is this possible? There are for the library that Fenton scheduled, and upgrades this information to you? two basic reasons the currently residents will indirectly people to come in are in the planning stages. — Summer Events authorized millage rate will not pay to renovate. and spend their She said they make the increase. “We’re subsidizing the most of their budget; and Dear Summer Events, First, interest rates are near money? that when the recession surrounding municipali- Chris Heron We have a “Community Events” historic lows. School districts with ties,” said Mayor Sue Os- Head librarian, Jack R. hit, programs, hours and section on our Website where you bond issues similar to Fenton’s are born at the March work Winegarden Library’’ staff were cut, and they can post a free event that you are now borrowing at about 2.25 per- session. Along with most haven’t recovered fully. hosting. Go to www.tctimes.com cent. Over the last 10 years, interest Although she would of council, she expressed a desire for and click on the purple “Features” rates for similar bond proposals have like to see improvements to the library, outside townships to help pay for these tab and scroll down to the “Calen- been approximately 4.0 percent. At and respects the budgetary decisions upgrades. dar” section. Here you can submit the current interest rate, Fenton Area Extensive renovations are in the plan- council and the DDA have to make, she your event once you become a Public Schools district residents will ning stages. Just commissioning the doesn’t necessarily think out-of-town save about $1 million in interest conceptual drawings is costing $2,000 municipalities should be held to contrib- registered user of the Website. Our costs if the May 6 bond proposal is from the Downtown Development Au- ute more. staff will then review your submis- approved by voters. thority (DDA). “These people are coming into the sion and approve your event for Second, property values in the With the upgrades, they would like to community of Fenton, and one of the posting. If the event is local, we will school district have improved during alleviate floor space issues, replace the places they come to is the library, but may also publish the event in our “Com- the past few years. And they are carpet and consider electrical upgrades, visit Crust, etc., and spend money,” she munity Calendar” section of the projected to improve again in 2014! or even expand the library into the open said. “We’re kind of a special place to newspaper. Revenue from the sale of bonds is space at the rear of the building. visit in the city.” directly related to the value of prop- Also, if major renovations happen to erty in the school district. Quite sim- the building, the stairs and restrooms ply, higher property values generate would have to be brought up to current more revenue for each mill levied. In 2010, property values in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) school district had a negative 10.12 compliance. percent growth rate — this is another The city and townships contribute to way of saying property values were the overall budget with penal fine money, down 10.12 percent. and Fenton Township contributes with In 2011, there was a negative millage funds also, but these extensive 6.12 percent growth rate. In 2012, renovations would come from the DDA, the growth rate was negative 1.14 which recently paid for exterior paint, percent, and last year the negative landscaping and the mitigation of flood- ing in the library. In 2013, computers growth rate was 0.75 percent. BUY ONE MEAL Current projections are that prop- and Internet access were also improved. These smaller projects cost $21,979. FREE AT FULL PRICE, erty values in the school district will GET SECOND AT continue to improve. Like many community libraries, So, it is the combination of low Fenton also has a “Friends” group that BREAD fundraises for building needs. WITH $9 PURCHASE 1/2 PRICE interest rates and increasing property Discount taken on lesser priced meal. values that will enable school district The Fenton library is part of the Gen- Carry-out only Limit one 1/2 price meal per coupon. voters to approve an $11 million esee District Library (GDL) system, shar- Limit one per coupon • Expires 4/30/14 Expires 4/30/14 bond proposal with no increase in ing a general budget and materials with the current millage rate. 18 other branches, or libraries. 2 MEDIUM PIZZAS FAMILY SPECIALS Feeds minimum of five. All family specials include Complete information about David Conklin is director for the li- WITH 2 TOPPINGS FOR medium Greek salad, and a bag of bread sticks. the May 6 bond proposal is on the brary system. 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Which box- ing movie was inspired by a Mu- Daniels is our king of the court hammad Ali and Chuck Wepner  bout? Bronchos’ court superstar makes up Holly’s This one should’ve for lost time with outstanding season Jake Daniels been easy. The By David Troppens and Mom have always answer is Rocky, of [email protected]; 810-433-6789 been there for me and course. The movie Jake Daniels loves the game of basketball. won the 1976 have helped me with ev- Academy Award And he’s pretty good at the game as well. erything.” for best picture. So it wasn’t a shock when he made the varsity bas- Holly coach Lance Baylis ketball team at Grand Blanc High School as a fresh- was pleased Daniels made the de- DAVID’S man when he was a student in the school district. cision. DABBLINGS While with the Bobcats he scored as many as 19 points “He came last January, in the middle of Janu- during his first prep season. ary and had to sit out his entire sophomore year,” Thursday was an out- But because of his love for the game, the fact he Baylis said. “You don’t hear of players of his status standing beginning for the transferred from Grand Blanc to Holly and was forced sitting out their sophomore years like he did. NCAA men’s basketball to miss his sophomore season due to transfer rules “And he’s the type of guy you want on your tournament. probably was a shock to some. And it probably was a team. He’s the hardest working kid you’ll find. He A bunch of upset-minded bigger shock to Daniels’ natural desire to want to play plays offense. He plays defense. He never says teams advanced, and many basketball. a bad word about his teammates, about his in thrilling fashion. In fact, “That was probably the toughest thing I’ve ever had coaches or his assistant coaches. He the opening day of the tour- to do,” Daniels said. “But what I did was take advan- sticks to the to his convictions. ney featured four overtime tage of the time and worked on my game. I took it as He’s an extremely loyal guy.” games. It marked the first a time to grow, eat, grow and get stronger. I felt it paid Daniels was a player that time ever the tourney had off in the end. I came into this season with a goal that I was never really stopped the four OT contests on the had something to prove, and that’s what I did.” entire season. The 6-foot-2 same day. That’s exactly what Daniels did from the first mo- But as great as the NCAA guard averaged 22.0 points tourney was, there was at ment he stepped on the court as a Holly Broncho during a contest this year, scoring on least one game that sur- his junior season. Daniels opened the season by scoring 54 percent of his shots. Only passed any of the tourney 25 points in an 85-36 victory at Kearsley, and followed once did Daniels score under contests in excitement, and it with another 21-point effort in a 99-88 victory at double-digits in a contest. He also that was the Red Wings’ 5-4 Swartz Creek. Before December was over, Daniels had dished at least one assist in 18 of the overtime victory against the scored at least 21 points in each of Holly’s five victories. Bronchos’ 21 games. He helped Pittsburgh Penguins. And, basically, Daniels never stopped impressing, with other facets of the game photo by helping lead a young Bronchos’ team to a Flint Metro as well. He had 122 rebounds, Tied at 4, and desper- Scott Schupbach ately needing two points to League title. When it came to selecting the 2013-14 Tri- See DANIELS on 19A improve their playoff status, County Boys Basketball the Wings were forced to kill Player of the Year, Daniels a five-minute major penalty was an obvious choice. ALL TRI-COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM with 3:46 left in regulation. Daniels said the time They did just that earning at off did what he thought it Player of the Year Jake Daniels Rest of first team Grade School least a point for the game. would. But then in the OT, the “As far as recruitment, Class Junior • Team Holly Kyle Woodruff Sophomore Holly Wings killed off the rest missing my sophomore Comment: of the penalty and then year kind of hurt, but at James Claborn Senior Fenton scored with .4 seconds After waiting a year to play for the Bronchos due the same time it didn’t to the transfer rules, Daniels proved he was well left on a Daniel Alfredsson because I didn’t miss a worth the wait by scoring 611 points and averag- Joshua Simms Junior Holly goal which deflected off a beat. I started strong and ing 22 points a contest. He also had 39 assists Pittsburgh player, giving the finished strong this year,” and 42 steals, helping lead Holly to a Flint Metro Chris Bell Sophomore Lake Fenton Wings the 5-4 victory. Daniels said. “I improved League title. Now that goal was the on everything me and my Note: true definition of a buzzer- Collin Hoeberling Senior Linden Dad (Jim Daniels) worked The players on the team and the Player of the beater. Hard to beat that Year were selected by the sports staff. contest for excitement. on. My Dad has been Pete Plasters Senior Lake Fenton amazing for me. My Dad

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TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SUBMITTED PHOTO Holly resident Al Peel shot this elk, which qualified for a listing in the Boone and Crockett Records in Wyoming earlier this winter. Holly’s Peel makes record books during first-ever elk hunt By David Troppens Boone and Crockett Records. Boone [email protected]; 810-433-6789 and Crockett is a hunter conservation Al Peel and his son, David Peel, talk- organization founded in 1887 by Theo- Call or visit us ed about traveling to Wyoming for an dore Roosevelt. elk hunt for a few years but never got Peel, 72, said the measure is made on Moore Insurance Agency to doing it. both sides of the antlers. Once a measure “We tried to go a couple of years ago, is made, if it is large enough, it can be 1549 N. LeRoy St., Lakewinds Plaza but we kept putting it off,” Al said. “But listed in the Boone and Crockett records. Fenton • 810-629-4179 then my son said, ‘Let’s do it this year.’” To get his prize hunt, Peel had to ride The pair made reservations, contacted horseback into the woods for about 2 1/2 a guide and went on their trip during late hours. On their travels, the elk was spot- October. And now Peel, a Holly resi- ted. His guide gave him a 30-06 Rem- dent, is glad they did. mington rifle, and with his first shot Peel Peel shot an elk, which scored 361 bagged the elk. He shot it near Buffalo, 6/8 inches, qualifying the animal for the See PEEL on 19A www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, March 23, 2014 19A DANIELS 21 contests and did so because of everything, starting with defense his offensive diversity. Daniels and shooting. He always wanted PEEL wondered how old I was be- Continued from Page 17A cause I was keeping up with including 52 on the offensive can attack the hoop as effectively me to be a complete player.” Continued from Page 18A Wyoming, a northern part of them. My wife put me on a glass and also averaged 2.0 as anyone, as his 62.2 percent Ask Baylis about Daniels be- the state. restrictive diet so I could lose steals a game. field goal percentage inside the ing a complete player, and he’ll arc would attest. If you stop him agree. But he’ll take it farther “A lot of people had spot- some weight and that helped.” Baylis knew the talent he had by fouling him, that’s not going than that and say he’s the com- ted it before but they never Within 24 hours, Peel’s son with Daniels, through their con- to work either. Daniels hit on plete package because he’s a got that close to it,” Peel said. also shot an elk of his own. nections with AAU basketball, 85.7 percent of his free throws. quality person as well. “They called me first, I got it On the way home, the but even he was a tiny bit sur- Finally, he’s deadly from the out- “He’s just a great kid. We and my son didn’t get a sec- size of the elk was an issue. prised how strong Daniels was. side, where he netted on 39-of- have a fantastic relationship and ond chance. Somehow, it The antler rank was a 7-by-6 “I knew he was good, but 103 three-pointers. he’s so loyal,” Baylis said. “I didn’t phase me. I put a lead pointer. Peel has tried to get he’s just a focused guy and it “I would say creating my couldn’t have a better relation- on it and went forward in an elk license in Michigan, showed,” Baylis said. “He re- own shot is my strength, if I’m ship with a player. I don’t think weight. It was galavanting a but has always been unable to bounds, defends, passes and driving to the basket or pulling I’ve ever yelled at Jake because bit, and I got it with my first get one. So the trip marked his scores. He’s not a selfish guy. up,” Daniels said. “Being strong he knows what I like and knows shot. It was a 300-yard shot. first elk hunt, ever. He averaged 22 points a game with the ball and making things what I run. And he always takes A lot of people were surprised On the way home, he got by not being selfish. They all happen (is another strength). I responsibility. He takes orders someone from Michigan came some offers for the elk he guess- came within the framework of never get down on myself. and carries them out and never and got it with one shot.” timates was seven feet long. the offense and the game.” “If someone is too tight on wavers. It’s not an 80 or 90 per- Quite a few were shocked “A couple of guys said they’d As his statistics suggest, Dan- me, I go pass them and get a la- cent thing. It’s a 100 percent by his age as well. give $1,000 for it,” Peel said. iels is nearly impossible to de- yup. If they are too far back, I’ll think. He’s always ‘I got you “They were surprised I was “We stopped for gas as some- fend at the prep level. He scored hit the jump shot. Ever since I coach’ or ‘I’ll take care of it.’” so active,” Peel said. “They one else offered money for it.” at least 20 points in 16 of Holly’s was little, my Dad had me doing It seems Daniels always does.

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SHOWTIMES VALID Rolls didn’t play with Powers her ju- FRI 3/21/14 - THUR 3/27/14 nior season, concentrating on her club season, but since the Hawks have al- STARTING FRI MAR 21 *DIVERGENT (PG13) ready qualified for nationals this sum- FRI-SAT 10:15 1:25 4:35 7:45 8:45 mer, she’s going to play with Powers 10:50 11:45 during her senior year. SUN-WED 10:15 1:25 4:35 7:45 8:45 The Hawks will travel to Seattle in THUR 10:15 1:25 4:35 6:05 7:45 8:45 9:10 10:50 11:45 12:10 June for the tourney. *@DIVERGENT: AN IMAX “I’m excited to be back,” Rolls said. EXPERIENCE (PG13) “Last year they got to the state semifi- FRI-SAT 11:50 3:00 6:05 9:10 12:10 TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SUBMITTED PHOTO nals and I watched it on the sidelines. I SUN-WED 11:50 3:00 6:05 9:10 Powers senior and Fenton resident Heather Rolls is headed to Georgetown University was wishing I could be there. THUR 11:50 3:00 to continue her soccer career as a goalkeeper at the collegiate level. *GODS NOT DEAD (PG) “Travel is a lot faster, but it’s fun to FRI-SAT 11:05 1:40 4:15 7:00 9:30 11:55 play high school because if I didn’t play SUN-WED 11:05 1:40 4:15 7:00 9:30 feet,” Georgetown coach Dave Nolan a team that scored 58 goals last year, high school, no one would ever see me THUR 11:05 1:40 4:15 7:00 9:30 11:55 said. and allowed just 15. The current starting play soccer. We never really play in *MUPPETS MOST WANTED (PG) “She has a tremendous work ethic keeper is Emma Newins, who is enter- FRI-SAT 11:45 1:15 2:15 4:45 Michigan (with the Hawks).” and attitude and will push all our goal- ing her redshirt junior season in the fall. 7:15 9:45 11:55 The Hoyas are getting themselves a SUN-WED 11:45 1:15 2:15 4:45 7:15 9:45 keepers as she competes to play.” Rolls understands it’s going to be an THUR 11:45 1:15 2:15 4:45 7:15 well-decorated keeper. 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By Tim Jagielo [email protected]; 810-433-6795 Under the dom of the Genesee Field House, families of student athletes line the AstroTurf field as softballs snap into gloves and ping off bats. The game itself is run by parents of the student- athletes, from coaches to scorekeepers and vol- unteers. Annette and Dave Cow- ger have four daughters, all of whom made sports a big I think part of their lives, enough so the extra- that four girls “feels like 18 ‘‘ or 20,” said Annette. curricular For families with children activities involved with sports, an TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO extra dimension of busyness are Ellie Cowger (with helmet) takes hitting instructions from father and assistant coach Dave Cowger at a scrimmage and expense is added to the important Thursday afternoon. For families of student athletes, their lives become wrapped up in sports as parents finance family. athletics, and volunteer at events. The Cowgers’ young- for kids. change anything, but at the height of sports Memories of being a ‘hockey mom’ est and last daughter in Annette in her family, she guesses as a couple, they high school is Ellie, who is Cowger I’m sure there are many parents that have no desire to get dedicated 10-15 hours each week to sports currently into her softball parent of four ’’ caught up in the merry-go-round of travel sports for their kids. student athletes season, a Cowger family related events. This includes coaching them, I can certainly understand their resistance especially because of specialty. Each started with running around, going to games, doing things the high costs and time commitment. It truly can be difficult to T-ball, and no sport was left unplayed — basket- for the team, volunteering at games, working juggle everything. ball, diving, gymnastics, volleyball, cheer, and concessions. My husband and I were two of millions even Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation flag Sometimes they’ll attend out-of-state games of parents in this country who found them- football. for Sammi, who plays at Ball State University, selves right in the middle of it though. It With just one student left in high school, and or at least watch online. just happened. And for me, I wouldn’t have a slow week at that, they still they have practice Logistics are already a challenge with changed a thing. We never really added up for a few hours each day, a pitching and hitting children — as a stay-at-home mom, Annette what we spent on sports for our kids, but lesson, “meet the team” day, scrimmages and was able to drive them around when needed, with two sons who were active in travel Dave coaching as well. which of course tapered off as they were hockey, soccer, baseball and golf Annette isn’t complaining, and she wouldn’t See STUDENT ATHLETES on 7B Sharon Stone See HOCKEY MOM on 7B 2B Sunday, March 23, 2014 LIFE STYLE www.tctimes.com Untreated hearing loss tied to lower earning potential Maximizing one’s ability to hear well should be part of any it is for workers to treat hearing loss early in order to maxi- opportunities, lost retirement income, and unrealized smart career strategy. Individual performance in an organi- mize their job performance and earning potential. dreams. But when people with even mild hearing loss zation is found to be directly related to listening ability or According to Sergei Kochkin, PhD, author of the study: use hearing aids, they improve their job performance, in- perceived listening effectiveness. In fact, listening is one of “The real tragedy in delaying hearing loss treatment is crease their earning potential, enhance their communica- the top skills employers seek in entry-level employees and that when left unaddressed, hearing loss negatively af- tion skills, improve their professional land interpersonal in those being promoted. People who both hear and listen fects individuals and their families for the rest of their relationships, stave off depression, and improve their well are also more likely to establish positive working rela- lives in the form of lost wages, lost promotions, lost quality of life.” tionships with bosses, clients, and colleagues. An alarming new study by the Better Hearing Institute n Use of hearing aids was shown n There is a strong (BHI) reveals a direct correlation between unaddressed Key Study Findings to reduce the risk of income loss relationship between hearing loss and earnings. The national survey, entitled by 90%–100% for those with the degree of hearing “The efficacy of hearing aids in achieving compensation n People with untreated milder hearing loss, and from loss and unemploy- equity in the workplace,”clearly demonstrates that hearing hearing loss lose as much as 65%–77% for those with severe ment for those who do loss has a signifi cant impact on people’s ability to earn a $30,000 in income annually. to moderate hearing loss. not use hearing aids. livelihood. The study underscores how critically important Why 22 million Americans delay trying a The links between hearing loss and hearing device to solve their hearing problem dementia Inadequate Information. Most people lose hearing jection of hearing aids is that people have forgotten how Seniors who have untreated hearing loss may be at an gradually and may not realize they have signifi cant loss. important hearing is to their quality of life. However, increased risk for developing dementia, a loss of brain Your family and friends adapt by speaking to you more untreated hearing loss can lead to anxiety, stress, fatigue, function that can affect memory, thinking, language, loudly and clearly. withdrawal from family and friends, impaired memory, judgment and behavior. This is the finding of a study reduced alertness and personal safety, reduced job per- Stigma and Cosmetics. Some people conducted by researchers from the Division of Otology formance and earning power and diminished overall reject hearing aids because they at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. health. are concerned of what other’s will The study included 639 people whose hearing and cog- think. This does not need to be a Cost. Your hearing solution will be based on your type nitive abilities were tested over a period of time, start- barrier to improving your hearing. of loss and lifestyle. Many factor’s go into your hear- ing in 1990 and concluding in 2008. Researchers found With advances in technology your ing aid purchase and will affect the price. Which type that study participants who had hearing loss at the be- hearing solution can be nearly in- and style is best for you? What features do you need? ginning of the study were significantly more likely to visible to others. Once your quality What’s included in the price? (Warranty, 30-day trial develop dementia by the end of the study. How might of life is improved, cosmetics will be period, Free cleaning and adjustments). Your hearing hearing loss and dementia be connected? Investiga- of less concern to you. health care provider should present to you clear and eas- tors aren’t sure, but they think a common pathology ily understood pricing options as well as financ- Not Realizing the Impor- may underlie both conditions, or possibly the strain of ing options. Be sure to freely ask any ques- decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the tance of Hearing. An- tions that will help you make an informed other reason for re- brains of people with hearing loss, leaving them more decision. vulnerable to dementia. The article concludes that, whatever the cause, these findings may offer a starting point for further research as to whether interventions, even as simple as hearing aids, could delay or prevent dementia by improving pa- tients’ hearing.

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Peters has had cli- vice (IRS) a sizeable of deductions. ents inquire about some amount of money or Donna Peters outlandish deductions even face jail time. CPA with Fausey and Associates such as pets and home Donna Peters, CPA ’’ offices. with Fausey and Asso- “Those are the types of things people ciates, said not all IRS audits are such need to be careful of. The key is to | WILLIAM AXFORD causes for despair. keep backup and documentations of TRI-COUNTY TIMES Margie Shard (center) speaks at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan as a check is “There are several kinds of audits. deductions.” Sometimes it’s informational where For those who are audited and have presented for the organization’s backpack program. the IRS will send you an inquiry about deductions denied by the IRS, Peters a certain item,” Peters said. said most people end up paying extra Chassé owner to match auction proceeds — $8,423 Peters said some audits are caused taxes rather than face jail times or fines. u where their next meal will be coming when the IRS questions certain deduc- Audits are fairly rare to begin with as the Annual event raises from,” said Margie Shard. Last year’s tions. Factors like income, charitable IRS audited 1.1 percent of 141 million more than $56,000 event raised $32,000 for the program. deductions and mortgages can be fac- tax returns in 2011. “These aren’t the kids who are just getting By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 reduced meals at school; these are the kids The third annual Shard Financial who really don’t have any food at home. “Women, Wine, Fashion & Finance” The problem is growing, especially this event surpassed its fundraising goal on year with the harsh winter and some March 6 by raising $56,344 to benefit families having to decide between paying the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan’s the extra heating costs and buying food. ” Backpack Program. These extra funds will make it possible Accidents to benefit not only the Backpack Program This record amount was announced at a press conference for the event held Friday, during the school year, but also for the March 14 at the Food Bank of Eastern summer program. 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“Around 15 hours. I run “Practices were two- “I play tennis. I spend “For volleyball I spent “I spend 10 hours a “During football season track and cross country.” and-a-half hours twice a about 11-and-a-half 30 hours a week. During week plus meets for I spend 15 hours a week. week. Plus tournaments hours a week between soccer season I spend track. I like running be- I love football because I so 10 to 15 hours during personal training and 16.” cause it’s a great social always watched it while bowling season.” morning practices.” opportunity.” growing up.” — Mackenzie Figueroa — Rachel Bellinger — Caitlin Heenan — Cassidy Rourke — Jayson Wolf — Ross Person senior senior junior senior sophomore senior www.tctimes.com LIFE STYLE Sunday, March 23, 2014 5B Steven Sulfaro, DDS, appointed ICD Deputy Regent Business Dr. Steven Sulfaro, of Sulfaro Family briefs Dentistry in Holly, has been appointed Deputy Regent for District IX of the International College of Dentists (ICD). Two CRUST employees promoted This professional organization is the Two employees at CRUST, a bak- oldest and larg- ing company in Fenton have been est international announced by Holly Nachtigal. Tina honorary dental Spencley has been promoted to group. Fellowship Bread Kitchen Manager, supervising a in the College is ex- classically trained tended by invitation kitchen staff and only and is granted daily production in recognition of a of more than 20 dentist’s “outstand- artisanal breads. Steven Sulfaro ing professional She has been part achievement, meri- of the CRUST team torious service and since the bakery dedication to the continued progress opened in Febru- of dentistry for the benefit of human- Tina Spencley ary 2012, first as kind.” As Deputy Regent, Sulfaro will an intern and later oversee the operation and organi- as Assistant Bread zation of the International College Baker. Prior to that, within the state of Michigan. There are she was in the currently 177 Michigan dentists who mortgage industry are Fellows in the ICD. Sulfaro Fam- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SALLY RUMMEL before pursuing her ily Dentistry is located at 607 North Caretel Inns of Linden General Manager Rodney Roberson shows the Caretel interest in artisan Saginaw St. in Holly, telephone (248) Park Main Street area in the new Assisted Inns addition. The trees and window baking. Shelly 634-4671. boxes all change with the season. Bissonette was recently promoted Shelly Margie Shard, CFP of Shard to Pastry Kitchen Bissonette Financial attends summit Caretel Inns of Linden Manager, super- Margie Shard, CFP, of Shard Financial vising the daily Services in Fenton, attended Barron’s Open house Wednesday for larger living spaces in the assisted liv- operation of the pastry kitchen, staff Top Women Advisor Summit, hosted new gym, two more Inns ing market.” and production of handcrafted pies, by Barron’s magazine, Dec. 4-6 in Caretel Inns now has a total of 160 cakes, Viennoiserie pastry and other Palm Beach, Fla. She was among By Sally Rummel beds, including Turner Skilled Nursing/ baked goods. She is a graduate of 74 of the Top 100 [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Short-Term Rehabilitation. Other Inns the Baking & Pastries program at the Women Financial Caretel Inns of Linden is on the grow, include Monet Inn (memory care) plus Art Institute of Culinary Arts. A former Advisors in the adding a new therapy gym and expand- Assisted Living Inns Leighton and Van banker, she is a lifelong resident of U.S., in attendance, ing its residential living space with two Gogh, and the new Degas House and Fenton and has been with CRUST for as ranked and pub- new Assisted Inns. Homer House Inns. two years. lished in Barron’s These new facilities will be open to the Residents of Caretel Inns will now June 3, 2013 issue. public for an Open House on Wednes- enjoy a brand new 4,861-square-foot Peabody Insurance announces These top advisors day, March 26 from 2 to 7 p.m. The therapy gym, in addition to the Cottage new CIC designee are selected based Teresa Taylor, an insurance agent at day’s events will include refreshments, therapy gym. “I’m not aware of any Margie Shard on the volume of entertainment, prize drawings and tours. therapy gym in the area that offers more Peabody Insurance Agency in Holly, assets overseen has earned her Certified Insurance “It’s a big investment for Caretel in the to its residents, from a circular track for by the advisors city of Linden,” said General Manager walking, to cardio and strength equip- Counselor (CIC) designation. She re- and their teams, revenue generated cently completed a rigorous insurance Rodney Roberson. “This is Phase 2 of a ment in the center of the track,” said for the firms and the quality of the three-phase project.” Roberson. “This increased space will education program advisor’s practices. The invitation-only The expansion includes the addition not only better accommodate existing sponsored by the conference was designed to promote therapy needs, but will allow for outpa- Society of Certified best practices and generate new of Degas House Inn and Homer House Insurance Coun- ideas across the industry. Barron’s is Inn, plus additional common space, tient therapy.” selor, including five America’s premier financial magazine, totaling 32 new assisted living units. Cartel Inns of Linden is located at CID institutes and published by Dow Jones & Co. since “These rooms are larger, with more 202 South Bridge St., telephone (810) comprehensive 1921. Shard Financial Services is lo- amenities,” said Roberson. “We have 735-9400. For more information, visit written exams on all cated at 1537 North LeRoy St., Fenton, found there is an increased demand for www.cartelinns.com major fields of in- telephone (810) 714-5566. Teresa Taylor surance, insurance management and agency operations. Taylor began her insurance career in 1989 with the Hunt-Smith Insurance Agency, joining Peabody Insurance Get Your Piece of Agency in September 2013. She specializes in personal lines and life insurance. She and her husband, Da- sports history vid, have five children and five grand- children. Peabody Insurance Agency is located at 611 North Saginaw St. in Holly, telephone (248) 634-7731. 5x7 PHOTO (Paper Print) $4 first photo ($3 each additional photo) 8X10 STORY & PHOTO FENCE (Print Laminate) $12 per laminate FOR LESS! Many more options available!

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A few in our community were surprised when ‘They’re the salt of the earth,’ we John decided to quit farming and head often say of people we hold in high for seminary to prepare for the min- regard. istry; not an easy undertaking for one Why? What’s the origin of this com- with a family to support. Most, how- plimentary comment? ever, saw John’s move from plowing to Our Lord called His disciples the salt preaching as something to be expected. of the earth (Matthew 5:13) because . Dr Joseph Stowell once wrote salt preserves and purifies. He wanted approvingly of a man named Larry, a them to know they were responsible for member of one of his former churches, preserving certain values and exerting a who left a lasting impression on him. purifying influence on others. Stowell was moved by Larry walking So are we! And none of these divine- the streets of Detroit, during the riots of WWW.ARCADIANHOME.COM ly ordered obligations can be fulfilled the ‘60s, ministering to those who were through non-involvement. injured. He’s never forgotten what a Enlighten yourself on today’s LED bulbs Most are familiar with the famous friend of Larry said in trying to express quote: ‘All that is necessary for the his feelings about losing this good man: uThese energy-efficient few years ago, and is now priced at $10 triumph of evil is that good people do ‘It hurts so much because the world or so today. Many LEDs can be found nothing.’ Still, we’re too often silent has lost a righteous man, and that is no bulbs are getting cheaper for less than $5, and just think of the about issues of decency, honesty and small thing.’ lower energy costs. the value of life. Then we wonder why and more attractive During this precarious period of Learn the lingo evil triumphs and standards fall. By Sally Rummel worldwide terrorism, falling morals and When shopping for bulbs, you’ve Morality is especially in danger of [email protected]; 810-629-8282 compromising convictions, we need been accustomed to looking for watts being compromised when things are With spring hopefully around the more ‘salt of the earth’ people who, by as an indication of a bulb’s brightness. going well for us. corner, now’s the time to begin re- Wattage is actually an indication of their faith and prayers, can bring the placing your Edison incandescents Cotton Mather, the influential 18th how much energy a bulb draws, not protection and blessing of God to their and not-so-universally-useful CFLs century Congregational minister and its brightness. When buying LEDs, nation (Proverbs 14:34). with today’s mercury-free, energy- writer, said: ‘Religion brought forth lumens are the measurement of bright- s And that’ no small need. efficient LED bulbs. The great news prosperity and the daughter destroyed ness and you can use a chart to show Campbell is an author, broadcaster and columnist is that there’s an energy-efficient LED the mother.’ He believed the prosperity who was a pastor for 22 years. He can be reached the watt-lumen conversion between of his time was the result of qualities at [email protected] . for just about every socket — from a candelabra to a globe. incandescents and LEDs. Mind the color Start swapping LEDs in Incandescents provide a warm, yel- We Make Sure you get it All Back! challenging areas This Old House magazine recom- lowish hue, while LEDs come in a wide DINATALE ACCOUNTING mends that you begin to swap in LEDs in range of colors. 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To find out about rebates, enter brightness are controlled by an app. North Towne Professional Center • 14165 Fenton Rd., Suite 104-G your zip code on the Special Offers Are LEDs replaceable for any fixture? and Rebates page at energystar.gov. Just match up your old bulb’s bases Experts from This Old House recom- with LED versions, comparing lumens Optimal, Overall Health mend that you stick with Energy Star (brightness levels). Be aware that bulbs for their three-year guarantee some LED bulbs can’t be used inside begins with a and high performance standards. The enclosed fixtures or capped recessed price of LEDs has dropped rapidly. The lights. Be sure to read the fine print. Healthy Smile! LED bulb that replaces the old 60-watt And always keep your receipts for incandescent bulb used to cost $40 a convenient returns. Teeth Whitening General Dentistry Veneers • Crowns Tooth Colored Fillings DOWNLOAD THE Care Credit • Select PPO’s Healthy Kids & other insurance plans TRI-COUNTY TIMES Accepting New Patients MOBILE APP Dr. Jeremy M. Grove DDS 501 S. Bridge Street, Linden “Stay Connected To Your Community” 810-735-7511 News. Hot lines. Special offers. Free coupons. www.dentistinlinden.com Area business listings. Much more! www.tctimes.com LIFE STYLE Sunday, March 23, 2014 7B STUDENT ATHLETES Continued from Page 1B able to drive themselves. Often they could News coordinate trips, when one daughter had briefs a game in the same softball tournament, Free home repairs even if they weren’t on the same team. Free home repairs for low income/ “It can get expensive,” said Annette, to disabled seniors in Fenton, Linden, Ar- the tune of $200 to $700 for each athlete gentine and Tyrone. Apply by Monday, per season. Mind you, there are several March 31 by going to www.tricounty- seasons per year. cia.org or calling (810) 714-3986 for Equipment costs add up quickly, with an appointment. Individual must own $300 bats that only last a season or so, single family home, current insurance, and cleats that wear out more quickly with and have income less than $25,000. pitching. She said the monies were par- Christmas In Action workday is set for tially budgeted, and to them the expense April 26. was just part of life. Overall, sports could cost an extra $8,000 each year. HOT LINE CONTINUED “For us it’s an investment, it keeps them focused, out of trouble,” said An- I REALLY FEEL sorry for liberals. They have a mental issue what some writers nette. They learned how to budget their call BDS (Bush Derangement Syn- time between sports and school, and they drome). Bush has been out of office for TRI-COUNTY TIMES aren’t heavy TV viewers, or video game TIM JAGIELO more than six years, yet he keeps get- players. At the dinner table, 70 percent of ting the blame for Obama’s ineptitude. Paige Dean of the conversation is of sports, whether high Bush is still consuming and occupying school, professional, or the NCAA. Fenton Girl’s soft- a liberal’s mind — rent-free. ball team drops  For Annette and Dave, sports came GREAT LAKES NATIONAL VA Cem- naturally to them, and to their daughters. a bat after warm etery’s headstone cleaning is April 26 at Always though, sports were a lower prior- up Thursday. A 9 a.m. — rain or shine. Please bring your ity than academics. bat can cost $300, own buckets and brushes. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP your headcount To sports families, actual, practical life and be replaced to [email protected] or (248) 318- lessons are learned from the life balance ac- every other year. 2042. Thank you for your support! ademics and sports requires. Though busy (Right) Ji Cleis is  OK, THE PRESIDENT doesn’t have and expensive, Cowger said they loved ev- scorekeeper for ery bit of time they spent together, and even anything to do with the gas prices. the scrimmage, though vacations were even sports-based, However, he has the power to put a as her daughter price freeze on gas prices. That’s a they wouldn’t change anything. proven fact. Sabrina plays. HOCKEY MOM Continued from Page 1B PROUDLY PRESENTED BY PROUDLY PRESENTED BY and a daughter who took years of dance and other school sports, I’m sure the amount would be staggering. Our vehicles also took a beating, but all that time spent driving to rinks, golf courses and baseball diamonds provided much- needed family time. To help offset our hockey costs, we s a t u r d a y s a t u r d a y used to work concessions at DTE, the Palace and Meadowbrook. We did this MARCH 29, 2014 MARCH 29, 2014 through our hockey association and if we worked a few times a month, it paid for most of our hockey bills. It was difficult and sometimes dirty work, but Breakfast, Pictures Breakfast, Pictures we always made the best of it and had fun with other hockey parents. We also & Gym Activities & Gym Activities took part in as many team fundraisers Begin at 8:30 am. Tickets will be sold at Begin at 8:30 am. Tickets will be sold at as time allowed. the door $5.00 per child. Parents and/or the door $5.00 per child. Parents and/or Looking back over those years, all of children can share breakfast. Breakfast children can share breakfast. Breakfast those hockey tournaments in Chicago, includes: French Toast Sticks, Sausage, includes: French Toast Sticks, Sausage, Juice, Milk and Coffee. Parents and/ Juice, Milk and Coffee. Parents and/ Toronto, Cleveland, and numerous held 8:30 am or children can share a ticket for one 8:30 am or children can share a ticket for one across Michigan and traveling as far as to 12:00 pm breakfast. to 12:00 pm breakfast. Cooperstown, N.Y. for a week filled with baseball gave our family memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Some Hyatt Bunny Hop Fun Run Hyatt Bunny Hop Fun Run of our closest friends today are ones we Begins at 10:45 am. Ages 1-4 run first, Begins at 10:45 am. Ages 1-4 run first, met as our kids tried out for a team when Elementary ages 5-8 will run next, and ages 9-12 will Elementary ages 5-8 will run next, and ages 9-12 will they were 5 years old. School run last. Cost is $2 per child – includes School run last. Cost is $2 per child – includes Our kids met and bonded with other bunny ears and a participant ribbon. bunny ears and a participant ribbon. kids with similar interests. As high The winner of each age bracket will The winner of each age bracket will receive a candy filled Easter basket. receive a candy filled Easter basket. school sports teams eventually won out 325 Stan Eaton Drive 325 Stan Eaton Drive over the travel scene, they continued to Linden, MI Linden, MI run into the same kids. There was that Easter Egg Hunt Easter Egg Hunt mutual appreciation for the sport and Begins immediately following Begins immediately following our kids grew up under the watchful the Bunny Hop Fun Run behind Hyatt the Bunny Hop Fun Run behind Hyatt eye of their demanding and passion- For more information, Elementary School. Cost included with For more information, Elementary School. Cost included with ate coaches as well as their supportive call 810.629.5447 ext.402 Breakfast, Pictures, & Gym Activities. call 810.629.5447 ext.402 Breakfast, Pictures, & Gym Activities. parents. 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FOR SALE hundreds of old records, The Fenton Township Board held a regular meeting on Monday March 17, 2014 at the $100. Call 810-629-6571. Fenton Township Civic Community Center, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michi- SERVICE MANAGER gan and took the following actions. position for agricultural, industrial & consumer Sell it Hiring Glass Glazier/ in the 1. Supervisor Mathis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. product dealership, prior Technician Trainee for 2. Approved the agenda as presented. experience required. 3. Approved invoices and expenditures for payment in the total amount of glass company in Fenton. Competitive benefits & Real Estate For Sale $1,314,182.95. Experience not a require- pay include insurance, 4. Conducted a public hearing on a proposed Michigan Natural Resources Trust ment, must be motivated. Responsibilities will in- 401K, dental & vacations. Fund grant application to help fund a public park. REAL ESTATE WANTED clude assisting with glass Will consider current 5. Adopted Resolution No. 2014-03, authorizing matching funds and the sub- Mark and Tim buy houses. installation in commercial technicians for the position. Fast closings available. Sell mission of a grant application for park development. to the Michigan Natural and residential settings/ today! Please call 810-584- Resources Trust Fund. provide exceptional Send resume to 5575. 6. Adopted Ordinance No. 761, an amendment to Ordinance No. 655, (Wild, customer service. Skill [email protected] Dangerous and Vicious Animals), to revise language regarding enforcement. set to include the ability or fax to 810-744-0444 to communicate well with WHISPERWOOD CONDO 7. Conducted the first reading of a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to FOR SALE! 2 bedroom, 2 add language regarding retaining walls. customers and co-work- bathroom, attached garage, 8. 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Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Much more! Send resume to: $6,500. 313-613-5222. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday. Ordinances, meeting Fenton Glass Service, schedules, meeting minutes and other Township information are also available at 327 N. Leroy St., Fenton, www.fentontownship.org. MI 48430 or FENTON - LOON LAKE FAX to 810-629-5502. 2 waterfront and 2 wooded lots. $12,000 and up. ROBERT E. KRUG Visit our website to learn more about our business Best offer! Quick sale, terms. FENTON TOWNSHIP CLERK www.fentonglass.com 810-629-8694, 810-964- 3472, 810-735-6887.

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© 2014 Associated Designs, Inc. Elk Lake PLAN 30-849 Bedroom Bedroom Study Utility 11' x 10'8'' 11' x 10'4'' 12' x 10'4'' Three handsome columns draw eyes to the Elk Lake’s front facade. This ranch-style home is well Garage 34'6'' x 33' suited to the needs of a midsized family, or empty nest- ers looking to downsize from a larger home. The plan Vaulted Kitchen Owners’ Great Room could be adapted for wheelchair accessibility. Suite 18' x 17'2'' 12' x 15'8'' In the entry, a row of coat hooks spans the wall above Entry Nook 13' x 12'10'' a bench, convenient for removing and stashing grubby Porch Vaulted footgear. A roomy coat closet fills another wall. From there, Covered Patio 19' x 12' Elk Lake you can walk into the kitchen, or proceed through it to the PLAN 30-849 Living Area 2086 sq.ft Living Area 2086 sq.ft. vaulted great room. Garage 1094 sq.ft. Windows wrap around three sides of the nook, creating Garage 1094 sq.ft. Dimensions 84' x 50' © 2014 Associated Designs, Inc. 2000 SERIES a naturally bright environment for starting the day, sharing BedroomDimensionsBedroom Study 84’ x 50’ Utility www.AssociatedDesigns.com 11' x 10'8'' 11' x 10'4'' 12' x 10'4'' meals, or helping with homework. Potted plants will thrive in 2000 SERIES Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. this bright space as well. More light washes into the kitchen Garage through skylights. 34'6'' x 33'

Vaulted Kitchen Owners’ Great Room Suite 18' x 17'2'' 12' x 15'8'' Entry Nook 13' x 12'10'' Porch Vaulted Covered Patio 19' x 12' Elk Lake PLAN 30-849 Living Area 2086 sq.ft. Garage 1094 sq.ft. Dimensions 84' x 50' 2000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com www.tctimes.com TIMES CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, March 23, 2014 11B

Manufactured Homes Rooms/Apts. For Rent Miscellaneous Wanted A Look back at the BY TRIBUNE MEDIA TOP 10 SONGS BRAND NEW HOMES MUNDY TWP. AAC AUTO Week of March 18, 1972 Free Rent until 5/1/14. Upper 2 bedroom with deck, buys all SundaySudoku Homes starting at $899. heat included, $595; upper junk autos, As determined by Billboard $298 moves you in(no pet). 1 bedroom with deck, $460. paying up to 1. Heart Of Gold Hartland Schools. Plus security deposit, no pets. $600 cash. - Neil Young Call Sun Homes at Cider Mill 810-348-6908. Call 810-691-7564. Crossings, 888-703-6652. 2. A Horse With No Name Offer expires 3/31/14. ALL SCRAP METALS - America Located off US/23 and picked up including Clyde Rd. Fenton, MI. www. ONE MONTH 3. The Lion Sleeps Tonight appliances. We buy scrap cidermillcrossings.com. EOE - Robert John * cars/trucks, farm equipment/ FREE motor homes, auto and farm 4. Without You - Nilsson FOR SALE *Call for further details! batteries. 810-730-7514, 810- 5. Everything I Own - Bread 2 bedroom, 2 bath 449-0045. 1 & 2 Bedroom 6. Mother And Child Reunion manufactured home in private entry professionally managed WANTED - TOOL CHEST - Paul Simon community. $13,995, apartments. large and cheap, need 7. Precious And Few - discounted lot rent for Heat & Water Paid function not beauty. Call 810- 2 years, warranty, Climax On site laundry, central air, 629-5144. insurance and financing pool, picnic areas and 8. The Way of Love - Cher available. we are pet friendly. 9. Puppy Love Call Sun Homes at Close to everything! Hawaiian Gardens/Holly www.tctimes.com - Donny Osmond Village, 888-282-1096. CRESTVIEW 10. Down By The Conveniently located APARTMENTS off Grange Hall Road Lazy River between I-75 and US-23 810-629-7653 Legal Notices - The Osmonds ANSWER KEY LOCATED IN THIS EDITION in historic Holly, Michigan. 201 Trealout Dr. www.4hawaiiangardens.com. Fenton EHO. Hurry offer expires 3-31-2014. KING Miscellaneous Wanted LIEN SALE FEATURES SuperCrossword Real Estate For Rent Mar. 29th, 2014 ALL SCRAP STEEL FREE RENT FOR CASH at 11:00am until 5/1/14. Homes Scrap and vehicles accepted! — by sealed bid — Certified scales. Will pay $5 starting at $749 month. Sue Glusica...... SL 60 $298 moves you in! Call over scale price with this ad. William, Terry Minton.....BO 30 Sun Homes at Hawaiian We buy catalytic converters, Gardens/Holly Village, 888- batteries, radiators, etc. Call Shauna Sprague...... BO42 282-1096. Conveniently for pricing. We also carry a (Misc. Household) located off Grange Hall Road full range of new and used between I-75 and US-23 auto parts. Bridge Lake Auto, A Minimum Bid will be required. 9406 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston. in historic Holly, Michigan. Units will be open for inspection www.4hawaiiangardens.com. 248-625-5050. Monday-Friday, on Saturday, 3/29/14 at EHO. Hurry offer expires 8-5:30p.m., Saturday, 9-2p.m. 8:00am until time of sale. 3-31-2014. www.bridgelakeautoparts.com. See us on facebook. FOR INFORMATION CALL LINDEN NICE THE 2 BEDROOM I NEED YOUR SCRAP metal, washers, dryers, water 1,040 sq. ft., fireplace. No STORAGE DEPOT heaters, furnaces, aluminum, 200 Elm St. - Holly smoking, no pets. Security copper piping, etc. Please call deposit plus $825 month. 810-735-5910. 248-634-2711 248-343-5617.

Office/Retail PUZZLE ANSWER KEYS King Crossword, Wednesday Jumble, Wednesday FENTON Sudoku puzzles are located in last Wednesday’s LAKE WINDS PLAZA issue. All other puzzles are throughout this edition. 2 separate retail/office units available. SUPER CROSSWORD KING CROSSWORD New carpet, just painted. ANSWERS ANSWERS 1 unit is 1,340 sq. ft. 2nd unit is 1,080 sq. ft. These units can be rented separately or combined for a square footage of 2,420 sq. ft. Great parking! Get the Best rate in town! No NNN, brokers protected. Call 248-884-8167.

Rooms/Apts. For Rent WEDNESDAY SUDOKU SUNDAY SUDOKU BRAND NEW HOMES ANSWERS ANSWERS Free Rent until 5/1/14. Homes starting at $899. $298 moves you in(no pet). Hartland Schools. Call Sun Homes at Cider Mill Crossings, 888-703-6652. Offer expires 3/31/14. Located off US/23 and Clyde Rd. Fenton, MI. www. cidermillcrossings.com. EHO.

Need an WEDNESDAY JUMBLE ANSWERS idea for DINNER? find recipes at SUNDAY JUMBLE ANSWERS www.tctimes.com/ living/my_recipes/ ANSWER KEY LOCATED IN THIS EDITION 12B Sunday, March 23, 2014 TIMES CLASSIFIEDS www.tctimes.com Robert M. Crites & Associates PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF FENTON OAKWOOD CEMETERY

Anyone wishing to salvage flowers, wreaths, etc., that they have personally placed on graves in Oakwood Cemetery should do so by Tuesday, April 1, 2014. After that date, they will be removed and disposed of by the contractor. Oakwood Cemetery Board City of Fenton

HOLLY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 19, 2014 REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS

Pledge of Allegiance. You Have Questions… Roll Call: Supervisor Smith, Treasurer Freeman, Trustee Cornwell and Trustee Ruth. Clerk Winchester Absent. Approved: Consent Agenda. We Have Answers Postponed: Rose Hill Request to Change Name of Mud Lake. Approved: Interlocal Agreement for Ballot Layout and Programming. Postponed: 2014 Tri-Party Program. Approved: Holly Area Youth Assistance.

•SOCIAL SECURITY Karin S. Winchester Dale M. Smith DISABILITY CLAIMS Holly Township Clerk Holly Township Supervisor

•SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS •SOCIAL SECURITY CLAIMS BY PEOPLE OVER 50 At their meeting of March 17, 2014 the Fenton Township Board took the following ac- tions regarding proposed ordinance amendments:

OVER 25 YEARS 1. Adopted Ordinance No. 761, an amendment to Wild, Dangerous and Vicious Robert M. Crites EXPERIENCE Animals Ordinance No. 655 to revise language regarding enforcement. 2. Conducted the first reading of a proposed amendment to Article 4 of Zoning Attorney at Law Ordinance No. 594 to add language regarding retaining walls. 3. Conducted the first reading of a proposed amendment to Article 3 of Zoning Ordinance No. 594 to add the use “Halls” as a permitted use in the C-1 and If you are considering applying for Social Security or S.S.I. benefits and have C-2 zoning districts. questions about the procedure or law call our office. We will analyze your case, give you some suggestions that will help you with your application, The second reading of the two proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments will be and send you an information packet showing you where and how to apply conducted at the March 31, 2014 Fenton Township Board meeting. for your benefits. Complete copies of the adopted and proposed ordinances may be obtained at There is absolutely NO CHARGE for our services the office of the Fenton Township Clerk, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, MI UNLESS WE ACCEPT YOUR CASE and WIN IT! 48430. The proposed ordinances are also available on Fenton Township’s web- site at www.fentontownship.org. We have an excellent reputation for thorough preparation - No law office, either local or out of state has a higher success ratio! ROBERT E. KRUG FENTON TOWNSHIP CLERK

TYRONE TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 by CONSULTATION the Tyrone Township Zoning Board of Appeals at the Tyrone Township Hall, 10408 Center Road, Fenton, Michigan, at 7:30 p.m., to consider the following variance with regard to all Social Security applications: or SSI matters APPEAL NO. 1: Ref. Tyrone Township Zoning Ordinance No. 36 – Section 20.01 (Table of Schedule of Regulations)

A variance request by Dennis and Kristine Lockwood for a 12.2-foot south side yard setback variance for the existing house on proposed “Parcel B”. Also a 12.2-foot 810-767-5252 north side yard setback variance and a 108.46-foot lot width variance for the exist- ing house, located at 6357 Old US-23, (TAX CODE # 4704-32-200-003). The appli- www.criteslaw.com cants are also requesting a 3.1-foot north side yard setback variance for an existing Check our website for more information about our services. barn located on Tax Code # 4704-32-200-008.

Additional information, legal descriptions and location maps are available at the Flint Office Swartz Creek Office Tyrone Township Clerk’s Office, 10408 Center Road, Monday through Thursday, 9 1030 S. Grand Traverse, 9001 Miller Road, a.m. to 5 p.m. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should Flint, MI 48502 Swartz Creek, MI 48473 contact the Tyrone Township Clerk, at (810) 629-8631, at least seven days prior to Office Hours: Office Hours: the meeting. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm & 1:30pm-5pm Tues & Thurs 7:30pm-9pm Gregory Carnes, Chairman Tyrone Township Zoning Board of Appeals www.tctimes.com TIMES CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, March 23, 2014 13B

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For a FREE ESTIMATE GUARANTEED Basements • Garage • Closets Office • Kitchen • Moving at 810-735-6775 Licensed & Insured Cleaning as we organize! or 877-895-7957 Debbie Miller, CMC FREE ESTIMATES CALL SUSAN 810-845-5660 Owner, Craig Ronald Free Estimate • Same Day Call Back Rose Township Clerk 750-9579 Insured And Bonded [email protected] 14B Sunday, March 23, 2014 TIMES CLASSIFIEDS www.tctimes.com Floyd Lamont Elaine Fischhaber, Brittany Drouillard, Elaine Fischhaber - age Brittany Drouillard - age Obituaries, “Montie” Greve 84, died March 15, 2014. 23, died March 14, 2014. YOUR COMPLETE 1926-2014 Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp Funeral Floyd Lamont “Montie” Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- BUSINESS SOLUTION Greve - age 87, of Holly, funeralhomes.com. funeralhomes.com. and died Monday, March 17, Services 2014. printing • direct mail • marketing Funeral publications • web services Memoriams services will be held at Dorothy Eleanor 11 AM Karl “Charlie” Miller, Bruce Shields, www.alliedmedia.net Karl “Charlie” Miller - age Bruce Shields - age 64, died Monday, (Packard) Holbrook 77, died March 15, 2014. March 14, 2014. Services March 810.750.8291 1933-2014 Services provided by Sharp provided by Sharp Funeral 24, 2014 Dorothy Eleanor (Packard) Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Homes. www.sharpfuneral- at the Holbrook - age 80, passed funeralhomes.com. homes.com. away March 15, 2014 at Dryer Funeral Home, Hol- Regency ly. Burial will be in Fairview Nursing Cemetery, Linden. Visita- Home of tion will be from 3-8 PM Grand Sunday. Mr. Greve was Blanc. born on May 29, 1926, the Dorothy son of Edward and Ellen Carrie Williams, Carolyn Hornung, was born (Rose) Greve. He was a Carrie Williams - age 45, Carolyn Hornung - age in Flint veteran of WWII, serving died March 15, 2014. 76, died March 16, 2014. on June in the US Army. He was Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp 21, 1933 retired from the GM Prov- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- the daughter of the late ing Grounds in Milford funeralhomes.com. funeralhomes.com. Lloyd and Elizabeth Wil- after 51 years of service liams. She was a mem- and was a member of ber of The First Baptist the Holly Seventh Day Adventist Church. He had Church of Fenton and The a heart of gold and was Browns Chapel of Para- always available to help gould. Dorothy was also a others. He is survived by member of the American Martha Philburn, Dorothy Flewelling, 2 children, Lana (Kevin) Martha Philburn - age Dorothy Flewelling - age Business Women’s Asso- Semenuk of AZ and ciation during her career at 66, died March 20, 2014. 69, died March 17, 2014. Charles (Brenda) Greve of Services entrusted to Sharp Services provided by Sharp Genesee Bank and NBD. FL; 3 step-children, Lori She spent many hours gar- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- (Rova) Thorne of Holly, funeralhomes.com. funeralhomes.com. dening and was known for Linda Cansler of TX, and her beautiful flower beds. Bob (Tiffany) Potter of Dorothy leaves behind her Grand Blanc; 2 grand- husband, Ralph Holbrook; children, Courtney (Brent) children, Cindi Packard Schinbeckler of AZ and (Dave Johnson), Roger Danielle Semenuk of CA; (Lisa) Packard III, Jeff step-grandchildren, Kolby LaVern Wirth, Eleanor Messenger, (Debbie) Packard, Becki Cansler, Kolton Cansler, LaVern Wirth - age 81, died Eleanor Messenger - age (Rob) Shumaker, Scott Stephanie (Andrew) March 20, 2014. Services 97, died March 16, 2014. (Char) Packard, and Laughlin, Robert Potter, provided by Sharp Funeral Services provided by Sharp Charles (Michele) Pack- and Elena Potter; sister Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- ard; grandchildren, Colin, Donna (Chuck) Scofield homes.com. funeralhomes.com. Fawn, Cameron, Roger IV, of FL; and 2 brothers, A NEW PLACE, Robert II, Danielle, Rachel, David (Mary Lou) Greve Erik, Andrea, Krystina , of MD and Robert (Nancy) Ellen, Kieran, Teague, and Greve of TN. He was TO LOOK FOR YOUR Kallan; brothers, Lloyd preceded in death by his “Jim” Williams, Robert (Su- wife Karen Greve, brother san) Williams, and Ralph Raymond and his wife Charlotte Schneider, Erma Post, NEW PLACE. “Skip” Shaw. She was Jean Greve, and step-son Charlotte Schneider - age Erma Post - age 92, died also preceded in death by Ronald Potter. Memorial 91, died March 20, 2014. March 16, 2014. Services her first husband, Roger donations may be made Services entrusted to Sharp provided by Sharp Funeral E. Packard Jr. and sister, to the Holly Seventh Day Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Margaret Shaw. Arrange- Adventist Church, Holly funeralhomes.com. homes.com. .com ments by Hill Funeral Herons Pathfinders. www. tctimes Home, 11723 S. Saginaw dryerfuneralhomeholly. St., Grand Blanc. com.

ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES view Gerald Volpe Sr., Helen Moreno, Gerald Volpe Sr. - age Helen Moreno - age 71, REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS OBITUARIES 88, died March 20, 2014. died March 16, 2014. Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp online Funeral Homes. www.sharp- Funeral Homes. www.sharp- March 12, 2014 funeralhomes.com. funeralhomes.com.

Supervisor Gambka called the Regular Meeting of the Rose Township Board of Trust- ees to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Rose Township Offices, 9080 Mason Street, Holly, Michigan and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: Board Members Present: Gambka,Trevethan, Kemp, Scheib-Snider Victor Root, Joseph Hicks, Board Members Excused/Absent: Miller Victor Root - age 59, died Joseph Hicks - age 54, died Approved: Agenda as submitted. March 20, 2014. Services March 11, 2014. Services Approved: Consent Agenda as amended. entrusted to Sharp Funeral entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Homes. www.sharpfuneral- Tabled: Presentation of FY 2013 Audit of Township of Rose Financial homes.com. homes.com. Statements. Tabled: Roger Rakowski, Rakowski Fireworks Display Permit Presentation. Approved: Corrections to Professional Service Agreement for 2014 Grass Mowing. Approved: RFP for the 2014 Grass Mowing. Approved: Rose Township Spring Clean-Up Day is May 17, 2014 from Obituaries Get Your Wanda Tokarsky, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm updated daily Wanda Tokarsky - age Adjourned: By motion at 8:35 p.m. online! Local News 96, died March 17, 2014. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Homes. www.sharp- www. Online funeralhomes.com. Paul Gambka Debbie Miller, CMC www. Rose Township Supervisor Rose Township Clerk tctimes tctimes .com .com www.tctimes.com TIMES CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, March 23, 2014 15B iPhone tip of the week ASK Amy Amy Dickinson

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SWARTZ CREEK LINDEN HOLLY FENTON 11203 Lennon Road 13263 Linden Road 447 Bluewater Drive 107 S. Lemen Street Come to the country to see this SPRAWLING RANCH. Cozy Lakefront home. Beautiful water Updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home sprawling ranch. This 3 bedroom 2 bath Open Floor plan on this ranch views from every window. Everything has sits on a beautiful corner lot. 2 car garage home has over 1700 sq. ft. of living space setting on one acre with 1631 sq. ft. been updated since 2005 including kitchen, has been completely re-sided and re-roofed, including a fire lit family room, living room, Master bed and bath, large kitchen hardwood floors, paint, siding, septic, brand new dishwasher and water heater, and convenient first floor laundry. Home has with island open to living room. furnace, new addition & roof. Enjoy sunrise new light fixtures and carpeting. Convenient neutral décor and all appliances stay. First floor laundry and two car garage views over Buckhorn Lake on your stamped first floor master, dining room, and full All this and more on over 1 acre. with opener. concrete patio. Home is lovingly maintained. basement round out this great family home. $125,000 $94,900 $175,000 $144,900 Call Scott Duso 810-444-9557 Call Donna Fraidenburg 810-845-1971 Call Ann Hernandez-Gabler 248-240-2272 Call Patrik Welty 810-750-2300

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HOLLY LINDEN FLINT HOLLY 404 North Street 710 Tickner 906 Marquette 2400 Whistle Stop Lane Great value in the village of Holly. Ranch home in the heart of Linden! Walk Over 1400 sq. ft. of space in this 4 bedroom, 7.5 acre property. House your horse in the Cute 3 bedroom ranch with to the library, Mill Pond and downtown. HUGE 2 bath home. Comes complete with kitchen 4 stall barn while your family enjoys this partially finished walkout basement. finished basement with egress window & half appliances and a fire lit living room. Also has 3500 sq. ft. contemporary ranch. Living room Sit on your deck and bathroom. Beautiful & private fenced yard a finished basement and a 1 car detached and family room with gas log fireplace, watch Spring unfold. with deck and shed. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. garage. Home is located in Mott Park. 4 bedroom 2.5 bath. Master bedroom also The central air will come Updated furnace, windows, and kitchen This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. has gas log fireplace. Energy efficient exterior in handy once the counters. Kitchen appliances included. This property is approved for HomePath wood burning heating system. warmer temps hit! Great location - close to everything! Renovation Mortgage Financing. 3 car garage. $69,900 $134,950 $29,000 $339,900 Call Patrik Welty 810-750-2300 Call Ann Hernandez-Gabler 248-240-2272 Call Patrik Welty 810-750-2300 Call Patrik Welty 810-750-2300

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WIXOM FENTON FENTON DURAND 28282 Haas 301 E. High Street 117 N. Adelaide Street 106 S. Russell Street Great buy! 3 bedroom Beautiful Victorian in prime location near Park sized lot, 3 bedrooms Why rent when you 2 bath bungalow downtown Fenton! Currently used as a triplex and 2.5 baths. Grand older home could own your home? on 5 rolling acres. but could easily be converted back to single in superior location in downtown Fenton. Fantastic Bungalow. Enjoy country living within family home, or let the rent from the upper Offers beautiful woodwork, large rooms Large living room. 5 minutes of all major expressways. 2 units pay the mortgage. 1st floor unit is and nice high ceilings. Plenty of room for Beautiful rolling and wooded property. 1375 sq. ft. w/3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1st floor laundry, lots of storage and table in the kitchen. Updates include: boiler, vinyl windows. dining room, laundry room & office area. an enclosed front porch. Two bedrooms, roof, vinyl siding, pergo in dining room, Updated heating, plumbing, windows, siding Well insulated attached garage newer bath, bathroom updates, carpet and tile. & more. Includes a neat old carriage house! with heat and workshop. deck off front of home. $139,900 $174,900 $169,900 $21,900 Call Patrik Welty 810-750-2300 Call Sheila Rhoades 810-348-7357 Call Shelia Rhoades 810-348-7357 Call Sue Fleming 989-627-0481

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BURTON FENTON FENTON HOLLY 3118 S. Vassar 508 N. Lemen Street 15205 Charluene Drive 405 Elm Street Updates Galore! This is the family home you You must visit this home Clean and neat Classic looking 3 bedroom have been looking for in Davison schools to see the commitment to quality 2 bedroom home on quiet street. Dutch Colonial within walking distance of for under 100k! Open floor plan w/large workmanship that the owner has put Many updates. Historic Downtown Holly. Secluded partially mud/4 season room, attached garage w/ into the refurbishing of this home. Bathroom with grab bars. New fence on wooded lot with fenced in backyard. workshop & tons of updates. Working above Everything remodeled from the floor to south side of property. Completely remodeled kitchen in 2013 ground pool AND hot tub outside included! the windows and everything in between. Freshly painted throughout, with granitePENDING counter tops, oak cabinets and Recent updates include boiler, roof, windows, Hardwood floors in the living room and the new floor coverings. hardwood flooring. New carpet in bedrooms flooring through entryway & kitchen, full 3 bedrooms, 3 season room, 1414 sq. ft., full Large back yard with plenty and stairs, new water softener renovation of half bath along w/plumbing, basement has 9’ ceiling which could of room for a garden. and roof in 2009. water heater & interior paint. Home was add more living area when finished, $86,900 $87,900 energy-star rated in 2011 w/energy efficient 2 car garage and corner lot. New high Call Sue Fleming 989-627-0481 Call Kevin Usealman 810-965-6552 features including attic & crawl-space efficiency furnace and double pane windows insulation & vapor barrier. Priced to sell fast! are some of the features. $89,900 $134,900 Call Kevin Usealman 810-965-6552 Call Call Cam Gonzalez 810-348-4076 www.LegacyRealtyPros.com