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A day in the life 5 Fenton 35, Davison 0 4 3 .com 2 Home prices pumpkin, tctimes Autumn presents unique opportunities to Berkley 34, Holly 7 spruce up your home’s exterior [email protected]; 810-629-8282 By Sally Rummel • your home’s exterior. Use a simple wreath of today’s MOTIVATED SELLERS! of fall foliage and flowers as an inviting rab a rake, paint your door and spruce up your landscaping with touch. Use a fresh coat of paint in vivid Freeland 42, Lake Fenton 0 flowers to make red to make your entrance stand out. seasonal fall G TIP #4 – Clean up the exterior still rising your home stand out from the rest. Once trees shed leaves, your home’s apple and “Curb appeal is so important, and exterior becomes more fall represents a great opportunity to exposed, making its ex- Bonusterior appearance even dress up your home by more important. Pres- DeWitt 39, Linden 0 GENTLY ROLLING HILLS using fall colors and Curb appeal is so sure wash the exterior Tyrone Twp - Fabulous ranch with open floor plan. Beau- seasonal décor,” said important, and fall kindergartener 40 ACRE HORSE FARM tiful updated kitchen with granite and stainless applianc- and clean the windows. John Wentworth of the Horse Farm with outstanding contemporary home in es. Walk out of the patio doors to the sunroom for spec- ‘‘ John Wentworth Group represents a great Apply a fresh coat of Tyrone Township. A perfect view from every window of tacular views of the grounds. Above ground pool with paint in places where it’s the gently rolling hills. Four bedroom three full baths. In decking and a patio. The finished lower level. Home has at ReMAX Platinum in opportunity to dress ground pool, waterfalls and magnificent landscaping. 56 geo thermal heating and cooling system for efficient and Sectionchipped or faded. affordable utility bills. Main fireplace has a Queen’s Air Fenton. “Multi-colored slightly x 72 horse barn with 9 stalls, wash down area and stor- up your home by TIP #5 –Clear out gutters wood fireplace that actually directs heat into your forced ! age. 150 x 80 outdoor arena and 3 pastures. You must mums, for example, and doughnut time air furnace so the blower can distribute it throughout Stay on top of yearly see it to believe it. Price reduced now only $779,900 gourds can add wel- using fall colors and More details and photos at the home. The 40 x 80 pole barn includes 220v power maintenance chores and www.samhillestate.com with water and wood stove to keep you warm in the coming color to your seasonal decor. winter while working in your shop. MLS 214064436. front porch area.” let buyers know you Price Reduced ~Now only $369,900 John Wentworth care about your home’s Sheree Hoose, Real- ReMAX Platinum ’’ tor/assistant manager at upkeep. Clear gutters and downspouts Coldwell Banker Pro- of leaves and other debris, which will fessionals in Fenton, also reminds ho- also help protect your home from water meowners to keep their yard and flower damage. beds free of excess leaves. “Then dress TIP #6 – Add outdoor lighting up your exterior with pots of mums, As days get shorter, it’s increasingly pumpkins and gourds.” important to provide potential homebuy- MILLPOND WATERFRONT Here are seven tips to keep your home ers with a safe path to the front door. Use Three bedroom. Fantastic opportunity on Holly Millpond. looking its best in the fall months: decorative lights to illuminate walkways, Charming home in Village of Holly. Mill pond waterfront TIP #1 – Spruce up your lawn floodlights or lanterns to with an outdoor grill/fireplace on the waters edge. Two and install 3 ACRE BUILDING SITE upstairs bedrooms recently updated and needs the closets Brilliant fall foliage looks beautiful on brighten entranceways. $ Spectacular site for a walkout. Rolling hills built. Pole barn on property with concrete floor and space your trees, but not so much on the lawn. TIP #7 – Keep décor simple with gorgeous views on private road. saver trusses. Full 7.5 ft in height attic area of the pole barn. Keep falling leaves at bay with frequent rak- Off Denton Hill on Sam Hill Lane. Additional 20 x 30 garage/work shop also. Use subtle fall décor like a wreathflowers. on 4 miles south of White Lake Rd. and MLS 214070952. Price Reduced ~ Now only $94,900 ing. Patch up any brown spots in the grass. the door and pots of seasonal 4 miles north of M-59. Only $44,900 TIP #2 – Plant fall flowers 1.00 Save scarecrows and spooky Halloween www.AlSoldMyHome.com Spice up your landscape with a splash décor for another year when you aren’t of fall color, especially vibrant mums. trying to sell your house. 3295 Silver Lake Rd. TIP #3 – Highlight your front door TEXT THE WORD Platinum Fenton, MI 48430 Al Lifsey Make your front door the focal point of Realtor - Trusted Advisor Each office independently owned and operated. 810.449.8782 Fenton • Hartland • Brighton • Ann Arbor SPORTSRESULTS SUNDAY EDITION TO 810-475-2030 Get Friday night football results texted to your phone immediately after the game Weekend VOL. 21 NO. XL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014 2012 & 2013 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR

tctimes.com ONLINE Lake Fenton only district to see student increase COMMENTS uFenton count down 50 students from 2013 By Sally Rummel Michigan. The other 10 percent is from the What a short-sighted [email protected]; 810-629-8282 second Count Day of the school year on and foolish Lower enrollment in the younger el- the second Wednesday in February. ‘‘ decision to cut down the trees ementary grades is creating a decline or Fenton Area Public Schools in Dibbleville. slower growth for Count Day, which took The student count on Oct. 1 was 3,404, The new street- place Wednesday, Oct. 1 at area school down 50 students from October, 2013. scape won’t districts. “This will have a negative impact on our have nearly as much char- Count Day, always held the first 2014-2015 school budget,” said Superin- TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO acter as those trees did.” Wednesday of October, accounts for 90 tendent Timothy Jalkanen. Lake Fenton High School students make their way to percent of per-pupil funding in the state of See STUDENT on 8A Cutting the trees down an orientation assembly at the start of the school year. by The Laundry was a great ‘‘idea. It is so much more inviting to see all of Dibbleville What do our when heading East.” legislators It’s cider mill season Simple voting phi- losophy. If they are already make per year? ‘‘in office, vote them out.” uU.S. Congress sets To the Hot liner who can’t think of anything good own pay, but no ‘‘ Obama has done. You got raises since 2009 the first line By Tim Jagielo right, you can’t [email protected]; 810-433-6795 think.” Like all Michigan represen- tatives, Joe Graves has about True story about today’s dumb kids. I went 90,000 constituents. State Sen. ‘‘to the drug store to pay Dave Robertson has 265,000 in my utility bill, his district. Right now, Graves $38.56. I gave covers the 51st house district, the young lady including the entire tri-county two $20s and area. Robertson covers Grove- the 56 cents. She had to land Township. Fenton is cov- close the register and go ered by State Sen. Jim Ananich. get the manager. She didn’t Pay for Michigan state legis- know to give me the $2.” lators is the same for everyone — $71,685, whether represen- Getting the score for tative or senator. Graves said his the Homecoming game office expenses are $91,350 per ‘‘texted to me just moments after it ended was awe- year, which allows for hiring of some. One personnel, and covering the cost of the many of doing business. It’s the same reasons I love for senators. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO my Times.” Sometimes the debate on On Wednesday at Spicer Orchards, Zachary Hurt, 4, looks for another pumpkin with his Brilliant (Editors Note: whether there should be part-time Beginnings pre-kindergarten group from Howell. See story on Page 1B To receive a See PAY on 20A text of all local sports scores moments after the games, text: sportsresults to 810-475-2030.) Why are Michiganders CRUST is on a roll so overweight? HOT LINE OF uLocal cinnamon rolls now State is one of the THE WEEK sold online by nation’s 10 fattest in the country WAKE UP, people. number one kitchen retailer By Yvonne Stegall Not if, but when Obama By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-433-6792 ‘‘gives amnesty to 13 million [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Less than 25 years ago, Michigan had illegals, it will cement our While the rest of Fenton is sleeping, only a 14.1 percent population that was future as a bankrupt nation the nighttime bake staff at CRUST is considered obese. Now that rate is a fat of entitlement that will keep rising to a new occasion, rolling out 30.3 percent, and has been staying steady liberals in power. It’s a done dough for the nation’s most prestigious for the last few years. In fact, Michigan is deal that will happen just upscale kitchen retailer. considered one of the fattest states in the before he leaves office. CRUST is now the official cinnamon country, according to Bridge Magazine. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO roll supplier for Williams-Sonoma, Obesity, according to the World ’’ Lead PM Baker Steve Wells removes the forms from following a yearlong process of test Health Organization (WHO), is defined a tray of cinnamon rolls a little after midnight Friday packages sent to Williams-Sonoma’s as abnormal or excessive fat accumula- morning, with PM bakers Bev Raby and Laura White. See CRUST on 10A See OVERWEIGHT on 15A 2A Sunday, October 5, 2014 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com

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Dull, cold weather 2 complexion Clear away any traces of dull, TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO dry, cold weather complexion Camden Middler works with letter builder in Liz Moser’s kindergarten class at West Shore Elementary in Wednesday. with this homemade miracle: In a blender, puree 1 peeled kiwi and 1 ½ teaspoon lime juice then add equal amounts of water. Pulse until A day in the life of today’s kindergartener smooth. Apply to your face with u a cotton ball after cleansing skin. There’s more Refrigerate the leftovers in a sealed academic learning container for up to a week. The vitamin C and other antioxidants in than play time during kiwi repair and rejuvenate skin and all-day kindergarten the lime juice acts as a powerful exfoliant. By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 TRI-COUNTY TIMES Forget the play kitchen, blocks and nap times. The Tri-County Times is published semi- Kindergarten today isn’t all weekly by Rockman Communications, about “fun and games.” It’s 256 N. Fenway Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Serving the communities of: Fen- about computers, science, math, ton, Linden, Lake Fenton, Holly, Hartland, reading, writing and more. Byron, Gaines, Davisburg, Swartz Creek “It’s changed a lot,” said and Grand Blanc and the townships of: Fenton, Holly, Rose, Tyrone and Argentine. West Shore Elementary kindergarten teacher Liz Moser, now contact information General Office...... 810-629-8282 in her 14th year as a teacher, 11 Advertising ...... 810-629-8281 of them teaching kindergarten. Classifieds...... 810-629-8194 Circulation...... 810-433-6797 “It’s progressively more and Hot Line...... 810-629-9221 more academic.” Fax...... 810-629-9227 Email...... [email protected] West Shore’s two kinder- Website...... tctimes.com garten classes are in their HOURS: third year in a full-day set- Mon-Thurs: ...... 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO Friday: ...... 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ting. “I was probably the big- Saturday & Sunday...... Closed gest skeptic in the building West Shore Elementary kindergarten teacher Liz Moser calls on students one-by-one to choose one of seven activities around the classroom. Included are traditional favorites like reading at a table, and Mobile App: about full-day kindergarten,” activities utilizing technology, such as the smart wall. Visit said Moser. “Now, I love it. tctimes.com I have more time to incorpo- or scan this QR code rate some of the fun stuff in Moser admits that the first care, while others have not been grateful for the calendar flip to with the learning, including month of school is a huge adjust- away from home very much. October. “Some of the kids miss playing with toys, painting, ment for her students. Some have “September is exhausting for their mom, and others are used coloring, etc.” attended preschool or all-day day everyone,” said Moser, who’s See KINDERGARTEN on 11A WINTERIZING • STORAGE • REPAIR INSIDE & OUTSIDE STORAGE

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“I don’t think they should “Nothing until they can “I’d say about $80,000. “Minimum wage, just “Thirty-thousand a year “A fair wage. They be paid more than a regu- get they state under Depends on the job they like the rest of us.” seems fair. I know they should get the same lar worker. They should control. Then we will are doing.” get paid a lot more than wage I’m getting.” be part-time and there pay you.” that.” should be term limits.” — Chris Chauvin — Kimberly Martin — William Medlin — Debbie Dailey — Richard Perry — Barbara Steede Tyrone Township Milford Grand Blanc Township Holly Township Mio Fenton Township tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, October 5, 2014 5A PICASSO SERVICES “Where landscaping and artistry meet.”

n Lawn Maintenance n Fall Clean-ups n REUTERS | JIM BOURG Mulch Installation U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division officers stand guard in an empty Lafayette n Park across from the White House last Wednesday during the visit of Israel’s Prime Hydroseed/Sod Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. n Boulder Walls Chaotic scene outside White House n Sea Walls a challenge for Secret Service n By Steve Holland shouted slogans about India’s handling of Outdoor Living Areas WASHINGTON (Reuters) — If James Kashmir to greet Indian Prime Minister n McGinley had his way, he would take his Narendra Modi. On Wednesday, school- Land Care Programs message around the world, but he does children carried signs welcoming Israeli n not have the money and instead is sitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Tree Pruning/Removal cross-legged in Lafayette Park across who was inside with the president. 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[email protected]; 810-433-6792 “We budgeted for ‘‘in lower in the early “Additional losses are When hunters stop in to buy licenses 2,030 students this year,” pretty evenly spaced,” he this year for hunting, whether it’s small said Wright. “We receive grades, following said. “Exit surveys show game or for deer season, they may get $7,307 per student, so this the pattern of most are leaving for work- a little surprise if they haven’t heard will result in additional reduced birth rates related opportunities.” about the structure changes. Starting revenue of $87,684.” Holly Area Schools this hunting season, which for small in the county... game started Sept. 15 and Oct. 1 for ar- Wright noted that Lake Ed Koledo Count Day numbers for Fenton has had a growing Superintendent of 2014 are 3,357 students, chery for deer, hunters will need to start student population for the Linden Community Schools’’ compared to 3,417 in 2013, out with a base license. A base license last 12 years. “This year, a reduction of 60 students, is now required for every resident ($11) we grew at a smaller rate. We had a larger according to Superintendent Dave Nuss. and non-resident ($151) who hunts in graduating class last year, so the differential “The drop in students is largely due Michigan. between the previous year’s graduating class to a graduating class that is larger than Debbie Munson Badini, deputy pub- and the incoming kindergarten class is less.” incoming kindergarten students,” said lic information officer for the Michigan TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO Linden Community Schools Nuss. For Holly, the good news is that Department of Natural Resources Changes to the licensing structure The official count on Oct. 1 was 2,877 almost 100 percent of last year’s students (DNR), pointed out that there have also in Michigan mean more money for students, compared to last year’s 2,935, are still with Holly Area Schools in 2014. been changes to the deer tags for those education on hunting, fishing and according to Superintendent Ed Koledo. “Also, our kindergarten numbers are hunting antlered deer. “Hunters have trapping. “We had budgeted for 2,902, so the increasing. We have a good chance of turn- the option of a ‘single’ 58-student drop overall would be an ing the tide with a kindergarten class larger or ‘combo,’ and it is ger need to sign your unexpected financial hit of 25 fewer stu- than outgoing seniors for 2015-16.” for both archery and We believe license when you get firearm, so they need it helped it, which gets you in to make that decision ‘‘ and out of the store ahead of time.” In other streamline the faster. If you buy a base words, a single gets one licensing system license and want to add deer and that hunter and reduced to it, you just need the cannot go back and get identification number another single. the amount of used to purchase your According to the licenses available original (which can be 2014 Michigan Hunt- found on that original ing and Trapping Di- to just a few. license). Matt Evans gest, “The base license Legislative Affairs For more info on SUPERIOR TRAVEL SERVICE - PH: 810-629-4270 provides funding for Manager for MUCC ’’ other licenses, hunting habitat and conserva- zones, hunting seasons tion work on both pub- and fur harvester sea- lic and private land, and supports the sons, you can visit the Michigan DNR work of conservation officers and field website, or pick up the 2014 Michigan staff to ensure safe, legal hunting prac- Hunting and Trapping Digest at any tices are followed.” store that sells hunting gear or licenses. November 1, 2014 • 11:30 am - 2 pm Matt Evans, legislative affairs man- GAMES ¦ PRIZES ¦ SNACKS ager for MUCC (Michigan United Hunting and fishing We are paying $1 per pound for your Halloween candy. Conservation Clubs), said MUCC We will accept donated candy through Nov. 7th, 2014. fully supported the change in licensing for the military structure as one of the primary support- For Michigan residents who are vet- WE ARE SHIPPING If you have an address of a deployed service ers. “We believe it helped streamline erans with 100-percent disability or man or woman that you would like us to send THE CANDY TO USA the licensing system and reduced the active-duty military, fees are waived candy to, please submit their address to: amount of licenses available to just a TROOPS OVERSEAS [email protected] or call 810-735-9426 for hunting and fishing licenses not few,” said Evans. obtained through a lottery. Now Accepting New Patients! Badini said, “There were over 200 Military Personnel Discount (Active Patricia A. McGarry, D.D.S. licensing options, and we’ve gotten Duty Status): Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry for the young, that to less than 100 now.” • U.S. military members who are not so young, brave and not-so-brave! The base license also acts as the currently federal active duty status. We’re your state-of-the-art, home town small game license, and additional • Qualifying customers must dental care experts! licenses are required to hunt other provide proof of military status at the 200 Lindenwood Dr. • Linden, • www.drmcgarry.com • 810-735-9426 species. A base license is not required time of purchase as well as while Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm • Thurs. 8am-3pm • Occasional Sat. 8am-Noon when purchasing fishing licenses or afield and be able to present proof limited-license hunt applications. upon request by a conservation of- Badini pointed out that even though ficer, a tribal officer, or any other law some people might not be small-game enforcement officer. Proof of military hunters, the money for this base license status may include military ID, is needed for changes to occur. leave papers, duty papers, military The base license isn’t the only new orders, or other evidence verify- thing. There is a combination hunt ing the applicant is a member of and fish license now available, which the military and has been called to is $76 for residents and $266 for non- federal active duty. • Michigan residents who are residents. This package includes the currently in federal active duty status base license, a deer combo (which is may obtain hunting and fishing two kill tags), and an all-species fish licenses, for which a lottery is not license. required, free of charge. One dollar from the sales of this com- • Non-residents who are in fed- bo license and the base license will be eral active duty status and currently used toward the education of the public stationed in Michigan are eligible to on the benefits of hunting, fishing and receive resident pricing on hunting trapping. Evans added, “Money from and fishing licenses. the licenses also goes toward habitat • DNR will perform random audits grants for fish and wildlife.” to verify this information. Another change is that you no lon- Source: michigan.gov/dnr tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, October 5, 2014 9A SC SC 00

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By the time it’s October, kids going to their tables and playing they’re ‘professional kindergarteners,’” with a fun activity. she added, with a smile. • Kids find their names on their She also helps her new students learn chairs, which are “mixed up” every how to put on and take off coats and boots, day to help them learn to recognize zip their coats, learn how to ask to go to their name. the bathroom, etc. • Pledge of Allegiance and an- With 27 students, Moser says that the nouncements over the loud speaker. longer day gives her time to give more at- • On the carpet for a teacher to read tention to the kids who need a push, either to the students or practice counting. higher or lower, in specific areas. 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Michigan State Chapter. “I am nies on Sept. 27 by Judge John Conover. a grieving mom myself, as my hus- According to Argentine Township band, Dave, and I lost our 14-year- Police Chief Dan Allen, Argentine police old daughter, Autumn, in 2009 due received an assault complaint on Sept. 23 to an aortal arch aneurysm, also at 10:48 p.m. A 24-year-old Argentine known as Takiyatsu Arteritis,” she FENTON TIGERS HOLLY BRONCHOS Township woman reported that Butler said via email. allegedly assaulted her by choking and Sova, who is also a board mem- punching her. Butler had fled the home ber and officer, said Wings of Hope prior to police arrival. (WOH) is in the process of forming The woman told officers that two a chapter in every state so people weeks prior, Butler, who police learned who cannot make it to a retreat can was a convicted felon, had also allegedly get together in their own state for held a gun to her head. The woman was local “meet and greets” and balloon not injured during either incident. releases, candle lighting services, Argentine Township police located and celebrating the children’s lives Butler in a car and followed him for nearly and memories. two blocks before he stopped his vehicle WOH solicits donations from and fled on foot in the area of McCaslin businesses to sponsor parents on Lake Road and Finch Drive. Butler was retreats, which take place in a house apprehended a couple of hours later at a setting in a beautiful place where residence in the trailer park. they can relax and do things together Police recovered an unregistered fire- with meetings, activities, grieving arm in Butler’s possession, as well as materials, planned activities and marijuana. more. Butler was charged with assault by “We have a sponsor on the WOH strangulation, felony assault, being a site who lost both her sons and will felon in possession of a firearm, felony match any donation from any busi- firearm, possession of marijuana, resist- ness 100 percent. Some of these ing and obstructing police, and driving parents who have lost a child have with a suspended license. Bond was set not been out of their house or their at $75,000. pajamas in years.” Butler had been convicted of a 2008 WOH is a 501(c) 3 non-profit or- home invasion in Wayne County and ganization and they are here to help, a 2009 carrying a concealed weapon from counselors to discount monu- (CCW) offense in Livingston County. ments through their site for families Butler’s preliminary exam has been that cannot afford to purchase a scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 with Judge headstone for their child’s grave. Mark Latchana. For local parents who are grieving the loss of a child, the group can be found on Facebook, at LASCO FORD WILL AND WILL DOUBLE Police&Fire Wings of Hope-Michigan, or online at wingsofhopelivingforward.org. $ THE AMOUNT EARNED report Sova is trying to organize a meet- DONATE 1 and-greet and balloon release at her ONCE WE REACH 1,000 ATTENDEES, OUR POT SPOTTED ON CONSOLE TO FENTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR At 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, a house in Linden for the Michigan DONATION TURNS INTO $2 FOR EACH Fenton police officer observed a Honda members, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. More EVERY PERSON ATTENDING THE GAME passenger car drifting in the lane on information on this can be found on ATTENDEE, SO 2,000 EQUALS $4,000! northbound U.S. 23, north of Owen the website or FB group. Road. The officer pulled the car over Anyone may join who is a parent near North Road and made contact or grandparent who has lost a child. with the 19-year-old Fenton male driver. The group prides itself on being a While speaking with the driver, the small, friendly, hands-on organiza- officer spotted a baggie containing tion with actual grieving parents what he believed was marijuana on the helping themselves by helping oth- center console. The substance tested ers “living forward” and through positive for marijuana and the teen was their loss. arrested. He has an Oct. 20 court date.

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tctimes.com Fenton man could face life in prison if convicted of shooting neighbor ONLINE uProperty dispute place on Monday in Fenton. an ongoing dispute between bor in his own yard over a lawn COMMENTS escalates to gunfire Fenton police and depu- neighbors escalated to where mowing dispute. Aro said one win a Galaxy Tab4, along with a ties with the Genesee County one of the neighbors allegedly shot was fired from Johnson’s By Sharon Stone Sheriff’s Department re- shot the other. The chief said registered .380-caliber semi The media sensa- [email protected]; 810-433-6786 sponded to a home in the 800 police were made aware of automatic handgun, striking the tionalizes the private Gregory Johnson, 46, of comments‘‘ of a racist block of North LeRoy Street past disputes over lot lines, neighbor in the hip area. Aro years. Mon - Thurs 9-9:30pm | Fri 9-7pm | Sat 9-6pm sports team owner, but Fenton was charged with three at approximately 12:50 p.m. pets and yard maintenance. added that Johnson carries a ignores the felonies on Thursday in con- on a report of a shooting. Johnson is charged with concealed pistol license (CPL). blatant lies, nection to a shooting that took Police Chief Rick Aro said shooting his 43-year-old neigh- See SHOOTING on 21A Gregory Johnson chronic cor- ruption and daily deceit of the president Area schools sending 889 grads out into the world State profits chance to win a New Ford Lease of the United States. That’s treason.” $6.8 million Kathy Sova Ask yourself, do from medical you ever look ‘‘ at our presi- marijuana 810-629-2255 www.lascoford.com dent without considering uOverall number of the color of his skin? If registered cardholders not, you are part of the declining since 2012 problem.” by participating in a Football By William Axford WOH Michigan chapter leader The new [email protected]; 810-433-6792 cable box The state of Michigan and‘‘ all the raked in $10.8 million dur- LASCO wires are ing 2013 through the state ridiculous. medical marijuana program. Complete With $4 million in ex- disregard for the cus- penses, medical .commarijuana tomer, as always.” ’’ tctimesprovided a $6.8 million Thanks Charter, boost to the state finances, Challenge on the field at half time! I paid a guy $300 to according to a Jan. 1, 2014 ‘‘ mount my report on medical marijuana big screen in Michigan filed to the state on the wall Licensing and Regulatory and hide the cables. The Affairs (LARA) department. HD box and Last year’s profits are cables are now all over slightly higher than 2012, the place.” TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO when the state generated Fenton High School graduates practice the recessional (leaving the auditorium after graduation) and the $6.2 million in revenue from processional (entering the auditorium prior to awarding of diploma) on Thursday morning. Grads spent medical marijuana. HOT LINE OF the day trying on their caps and gowns, having their official class photo taken and rehearsing for their As part of the 2008 Michi- THE WEEK Sunday graduation ceremony. Fenton will graduate 293 students. See story on page 23A gan Medical Marihuana Act See MARIJUANA on 21A Do school buses ‘‘really need to come to a full stop at all RR Generation gap Times unveils quicker, sleeker, mobile app crossings? Wasn’t that wider than ever uEasier to share, more news, passed back when photos, videos, cleaner look there were no flashing uPew study confirms major differences By Tim Jagielo lights at RR tracks? among four current generations [email protected]; 810-433-6795 What a waste of fuel Scroll through vivid photos of The Laun- and time. By William Axford dry’s rooftop, where 15,000 very busy hon- [email protected]; 810-433-6792 eybees now reside. Tap the photo for details ’’ The people of yesteryear were hardworking, consid- on what’s happening at that moment. erate and disciplined. Younger generations are spoiled, Watch the security video footage of a semi truck 810-771-TEXT (8398) lazy and incapable of taking care of themselves. slamming into the Rockman & Sons Publishing At least that is the opinion of many of the Baby building at the Tri-County Times complex. TEXT Boomer generation (born 1946 to 1964) and Gen Xers See MOBILE APP on 19A YOUR (born 1965 to 1980) when evaluating Millennials (born While many people still enjoy reading their HOT LINE 1981 to the early 2000s) and Generation Z (born after Tri-County Times newspaper, many are mid-2000s). Of course, there generally is a bias when enjoying the fact that the Times’ mobile site viewing your own generation versus others, as Fenton contains everything the newspaper has to City Councilman Scott Grossmeyer admits. offer, plus much more. See GENERATIONS on 10A 14A Sunday, October 5, 2014 WEEKEND TIMES tctimes.com

CONTINUED norities, and the fact that he investigated HOT LINE many police officers across the country. Summary BEHIND CLOSED DOORS in mosques He will go down as one of the worst Halloween brings about all over the world, Muslim clerics and attorney generals who was very biased black cats, witches, and imams are teaching hatred of Jews and and involved in numerous scandals. superstitions. What are you Christians, contrary to what Obama has  superstitious about? said that it is a peaceful religion. He is I WISH SOMEONE would open a quality either misguided or just plain ignorant to Italian produce store/meat market like the facts. The answer is not Islam, Islam Nino Salvaggios or a Vince and Joe’s. is the problem.   I JUST READ that president Obama HOW MANY LIBERALS have enlisted is moving his family into a top security in the military and served? My guess is condo, the White House isn’t good less than 1 percent enough. I wonder who will be paying for  this. Can you guess? OVER 300,000 JOBS are back in Michi-  gan and 1,000 useless regulations are A NEW SURVEY was conducted with gone. Thank you Gov. Snyder. I will take thousands of conditions across the U.S. this nerd over the disastrous policies of and findings said that only 13 per- Gov. Granholm and her cohorts any day. cent of doctors in the U.S. agree with Our economy and our roads are under Obamacare. And over 60 percent of the process of being repaired. Once physicians said that they are either go- again, thank you Gov. Snyder. ing to retire or make plans to not accept WICKEDWAYSPRODUCTIONS.COM  Obamacare. It needs to be repealed, if ERIC HOLDER IS leaving the office of we are ever going to have good quality Black cats crossing your path are thought to be bad luck, maybe because people attorney general. His legacy will be that medical care in the U.S. again. think they are associated with witchcraft. he was for gay rights, voting rights of mi- nnn Are you superstitious? See how many of crossing your path arose at the time of the witch trials when people believed the these 13 superstitions animals were used as witches’ familiars, you believe in or so says the Encyclopedia of Superstitions. By Yvonne Stegall Knock A rabbit’s foot will bring [email protected]; 810-433-6792 you luck Most people can recall be- on wood. While it wasn’t lucky for ‘‘Almost everyone ing superstitious over some- At some time the rabbit to lose his foot, the thing, from a black cat cross- ’’ rabbit’s foot is a good luck ing your path to walking under talisman that goes back as far a ladder. Most superstitions have some as early Celtic times. sort of origin, some have many. Bad luck comes in threes The #13 and Friday the 13th Bad things happen in threes; three People fear the number 13 so much that people die, three bad things happen in our many hotels don’t have a 13th floor. The lives. This thought may have something fear of Friday the 13th seems to date back to do with our own expectations and as far as the late 1800s, as a mixture of beliefs piecing random events together. the fear of the number and Friday being Careful with that mirror considered an unlucky day. Breaking a mirror means seven years Wish upon a star of bad luck, because mirrors are believed Disney tells us that when you wish to hold pieces of the soul. At one time, upon a star your dreams come true. The people covered mirrors in a house when Greeks believed that the stars were falling someone died, so their soul wouldn’t be human souls, and it was lucky to make a trapped in the mirror. wish on them. Knock on wood Find a penny, pick it up… “Breaking that mirror didn’t bring me …And all day long, you’ll have good any trouble, knock on wood.” Maybe it’s luck. Obviously finding money is a good the good spirits of the trees that cause us thing, although a penny won’t buy much to believe a few raps on wood would save in the current economy. us from a jinx. Don’t walk under that ladder! Make a wish on a wishbone Avoiding the underside of a ladder Livescience.com said that Romans can be good for the person walking and believed turkey wishbones held good the person on the ladder, since both may luck and the person who got the bigger risk injury if the ladder falls. There are end when they broke would get a wish numerous theories as to the origin; one granted. is that it resembles the medieval gallows, Cross your fingers according to livescience.com. 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TEXAS HAS THE best economy in While the answer to obesity for some 5-feet, 3-inches imbalance between calories consumed 104 pounds...... 18.4 the nation with high job creation, low may be surgery, it isn’t right for everyone, taxes, and a pro-business environ- and calories expended.” We are eating 130 pounds...... 23 which is why it is important to speak to ment. This is contrary to Obama and more energy-dense foods higher in fat 141 pounds...... 25 and getting less physical activity. a doctor first. his tax, spend and borrow Democrats. 170 pounds...... 30.1 He has crippled our economy and Angela Minicuci, a public information Obesity facts and statistics delayed its recovery for years. officer with the Michigan Department 5-feet, 7-inches • Worldwide, obesity has nearly  of Community Health (MDCH), said, 117 pounds...... 18.3 A BOOK WRITTEN by Secret Service doubled since 1980. 150 pounds...... 23.5 agents assigned to the White House “Obesity is mea- • In 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults, sured by looking 160 pounds...... 25.1 in the ‘90s are saying Hillary Clinton 20 and older, were overweight. Of 192 pounds...... 30.1 was mean, vicious, did not speak to at your height The higher these, more than 200 million men and anyone that was a staff member, you and weight.” your BMI, nearly 300 million women were obese. 5-feet, 10-inches weren’t allowed to make eye contact This measure- ‘‘ • 35 percent of adults aged 20 and 127 pounds...... 18.2 with her, and the ‘f’ word flew out of ment is called the higher over were overweight in 2008, and 11 160 pounds...... 23 her mouth every 10 seconds. Doesn’t B o d y M a s s your risk percent were obese. 174 pounds...... 25 she just sound wonderful? Index (BMI). nnn for certain • 65 percent of the world’s population 210 pounds...... 30.1 I WISH THE Republican Party would “That said, BMI lives in countries where overweight 6-feet, 0-inches put all the money they are spend- is not a perfect diseases… and obesity kills more people than 125 pounds...... 18.3 ing on campaign ads into our infra- tool. 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Who was baseball’s first African American Bronchos finish on top of Metro once again manager? Holly wins 19th league out of (the meet). The Cleveland “To be honest, I didn’t know what Indians hired crown in 20 seasons to make out of this team going into 39-year-old Frank By David Troppens the year. When you lose nine seniors Robinson as its [email protected]; 810-433-6789 ande fiv of those seniors were four- manager on Oct. 3, Flushing — It was a team who year permanent varsity players, you 1974. lost nine seniors from last year’s are losing a lot of experience. These Metro League championship guys didn’t have the varsity experi- TRI-COUNTY squad. ence and their performance speaks FALL ELITE EIGHT For that reason it was easy to about their growth and the work see why Holly varsity boys tennis ethic they show in every sport. They Here is the Tri-County’s coach Will Sophiea was concerned are going to give you the effort and Elite Eight Poll through when his squad assembled in Au- the work ethic.” Thursday’s contests. gust. But apparently, Sophiea for- Holly won five flights and had 1. Fenton football got one thing. participants make the finals of sev- 2. Holly boys cross This is Holly tennis. en flights en route to scoring 20.5 country Showing the same work ethic points. Flushing had two cham- 3. Holly boys tennis that every Bronchos’ team has pions and four make the finals, 4. Linden boys soccer seemingly displayed for a decade, 5. Fenton volleyball collecting 17 points while taking 6. Fenton girls swim the Holly varsity boys tennis team second. Holly and Flushing had 7. Linden girls cross captured another Metro League competitors face off in the finals at country crown on Tuesday at Flushing five flights, and the Bronchos won 8. Vacant High School, winning the Metro four of them, clinching the meet Note: Typically fall is League meet. The title was the title. Combined with a perfect 6-0 the strongest sports sea- Bronchos 19th in 20 years. Metro dual record, the Bronchos son in the tri-county area “We played great,” Sophiea earned the outright championship. and for that reason we’ve said. “Obviously we played fan- The Fenton Tigers had one com- expanded the usual Top 5 tastic in our individual match petitor make it to the finals and to the Top 8 during the fall. against Flushing, but we played finished in third with 11 points, However, in future weeks even better (on Tuesday). We ei- 1/2 point ahead of fourth-place that may change this year. ther held our seeds or outplayed Brandon. In the final standings, TRI-COUNTY TIMES I DAVID TROPPENS The quality of depth isn’t our seeds at every flight during the Fenton finished in third. Holly’s Connor Caldwell won the No. 3 singles title at the Metro where it usually is at this tournament. All positives came See BRONCHOS on 18A League meet on Tuesday. time of year. We have a lot of de- cent teams, doing well in league action who Holly, Linden happy for different could argue they deserve the No. 8 spot, but all of those teams don’t really reasons at girls Metro golf meet have the non-league cre- By David Troppens third-place finish, posting Kearsley (365) took sec- dentials to belong with [email protected] a team score of 378, or 18 ond. Linden was a mildly the seven listed. Fenton Twp. — There strokes better than they did surprising third-place fin- Right now, Fenton was a reason for the Linden at first event. isher (378), while Holly football is the clear No. 1 Eagles and the Holly Bron- The Holly Bronchos earned fourth (387). Fen- squad. The Tigers remain chos to leave Wednesday’s were happy too. Holly ton, who placed second at undefeated and tried to Metro League Meet at Fen- placed fourth at the meet beef up their non-league the first meet, placed sixth ton Farms Golf Club in a and took second overall schedule with games (and good mood. (393) on Wednesday. wins) against Temperance- in the season standings, Linden had reason to be finishing only behind the Holly moved up to sec- Bedford and Davison. ond place in the final stand- They have a good chance happy. After placing a dis- overwhelmingly strong ings primarily due to its to finish the regular season TRI-COUNTY TIMES I DAVID TROPPENS tant fourth at the first Metro Flushing Raiders. undefeated. Holly’s Chelsea Bowles shot a 95 at the Metro meet earlier this fall the On Wednesday, Flush- strong 6-1 dual season. League’s postseason meet on Wednesday. Eagles improved to a strong ing (359) placed first, while See GOLF on 19A SALUTING OUR HOMETOWN HEROES Showing our respect for all our veterans by offering the following benefitsAT NO COST: & CREMATION CENTER BURIAL VAULT BURIAL SPACE Family Owned & Operated by Rick R. Lamb & Family BURIAL MARKER CREMATION SPACE 1225 W. Hill Road • Flint • 810-235-2345 Offer exclusively at Great Lakes National Cemetery. www.SwartzFuneralHomeInc.com

©2014 MKJ Marketing Call or stop by Swartz Funeral Home for more information. www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, October 5, 2014 17A PREP REPORT Fenton, Linden squads win Metro contests BOYS SOCCER  Orchard Lake St. Mary 2, Lin- Tigers’ league streak den 1: The Eagles tied the contest at 1-all with 17:42 left in the contest, grows to 56 matches but Orchard Lake St. Mary scored again less than a minute later, By David Troppens earning the non-league win against [email protected]; 810-433-6789 Linden. The Fenton varsity volleyball team is The Eagles’ goal was provided by expected to compete with the Flushing Kevin Wright off an assist by Derek Raiders for the Metro League crown Deighton. this fall.  Flint Powers 3, Fenton 1: The So far the six-time defending league Tigers took a 1-0 lead into the half, champions are doing exactly what they but the Chargers responded with need to do to make it seven titles in a three second-half goals to earn the row — they are winning. win. Chris VanCamp scored off Liam Fenton improved to 3-0 in the Metro Adams’ assist earning the Tigers the lead. However, Powers’ Wolfgang and raised its league winning streak to Ruth scored two second-half goals 56 matches by crushing Kearsley 25-9, leading the Chargers. Will Haran 25-6, 25-15 on Tuesday. also provided a goal and assisted “We served them really tough, getting one of Ruth’s goals. 16 aces in the three sets,” Fenton coach GIRLS SWIM Jerry Eisinger said. “Beyond the aces,  Fenton 119.5, Kearsley-Clio our serving kept them off-balance so we 63.5: The Tigers captured eight first- saw a lot of free balls that we were able place finishes to earn the easy Metro to convert into points.” win. The win keeps the Tigers tied with Fenton won all three relays. Elise Flushing for first place in the Metro. It Cassidy, Lauren Gruber, McKenzie Mead and Grace Siefker won the will be awhile before the two squads 200 medley relay (2:05.61) to start face off. Flushing travels to Fenton on the meet, while Brianna Costigan, Oct. 21. Each team will be big favor- Cameron Mathews, Emma Cagle ites in their league contests until that and Elise Cassidy ended the night match. by winning the 400 freestyle relay The Tigers were paced by Carly (4:02.17). The 200 freestyle relay Granger’s nine kills and two aces, while team of Siefker, Gruber, Cagle and Kelsie Fischer had 23 assists, two kills Costigan also earned a first-place and an ace. performance (1:52.25). The Hornets couldn’t get anything Individually, the Tigers captured TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SCOTT SCHUPBACH going against the Tigers, with Hannah five firsts. Costigan had two of Fenton’s Carly Granger prepares to dig a ball while teammate Taylor Mowery watches. them, taking the top spot in the 200 Ploof leading Kearsley in kills with just three. The Tigers defeated Kearsley 25-9, 25-6, 25-15 on Tuesday, enabling Fenton to remain freestyle (2:07.35) and in the 500 tied for first place in the Metro League with Flushing. freestyle (5:56.96). The others were “Our performance overall was good,” earned by Zoe Weinberg in diving Eisinger said. “We didn’t play our best (263.65), Mead in the 100 butterfly but with homecoming last week, we Girls Swim (1:09.46) and Cassidy in the 100 had a few days off and hadn’t practiced Ortonville-Brandon 91, YOUR backstroke (1:09.05). much before Tuesday. The girls contin- Holly 79 Fenton was particularly domi- ue to work hard so I’m very happy with The Bronchos earned two first-place SMILE nant in the 500 freestyle and the where we are as a team.” finishes at the Metro League event. 100 backstroke, sweeping the top Fenton played in the Mt. Morris Individually, Stephanie Spitery won MATTERS! three positions in each race. Cagle Tournament on Saturday and travel to By: Dr. Steven Sulfaro (6:15.67) placed second in the 500 the 100 breaststroke with a time of Clio for a Flint Metro League match on freestyle, while Kylayha Tietema 1:23.84. The other first was provided TOOTHBRUSHES placed third (6:35.62). In the 100 Tuesday. by Cynthia Ferguson, Emma Ford, Alex I am sometimes asked which brand of tooth backstroke Cameron Mathews Flushing def. Karakuc and Spitery in the 400 freestyle brush I recommend. People want to know if placed second (1:12.92), while Linden 25-12, 25-19, 25-22 relay with a time of 4:43.92. there is a particular brand or style of tooth The Linden Eagles (1-2 in the Metro) brush that is superior to all others. As we Tietma placed third (1:20.55). all know tooth brushes come in all shapes  Fenton 103, Lapeer 75: Fenton faced the preseason Metro League fa- and sizes, manufactured by dozens of differ- posted the best time in 11 of the 12 vorites and lost in three sets. ent companies. While in dental school at the events, cruising to the victory. Indi- Brook Ovington led the squad with For Personal University of Michigan I remember learning vidually, Cameron Mathews won the of a landmark study that was done in Den- 10 kills and perfect 7-for-7 serving mark. This study sought to prove the effec- 200 individual medley (2:36.08) and with two aces. Miranda Fowler had 10 & Commercial tiveness of modern tooth cleaning aides in the 100 backstroke (1:12.57) leading assists, while Morgan Fitch had seven. maintaining proper oral health. For the study Insurance a large group of dental students was gath- the Tigers. Other winning individual Megan Klavitter led the defense with performers for Fenton were Kelly ered. The researchers divided the students Kemp in the 200 freestyle (2:23.89); 21 digs. into two groups. The first group of dental Linden continues Metro League ac- students was given all the latest and most Emma Cagle in the 50 (29.35); Taylor modern tooth brushes. The second group Shegos in diving (258.20); McKenzie tion on Tuesday at Ortonville-Brandon was given a wooden stick. No brushes, just Mead in the 100 butterfly (1:11.77); High School. a stick. At the end of the three month study Elise Cassidy in the 500 freestyle Clio Mustangs def. the student’s mouths were examined to de- termine which group was healthier. To the (6:15.33); and Lauren Gruber in the Holly 25-22, 25-20, 25-16 surprise of everyone there was no statisti- 100 breaststroke (1:20.87). The Bronchos were paced by Katie cally significant difference between the two The Tigers had all three relays LaClair who had 31 digs and 12 good groups. The group that used only a wooden win. They were the 200 medley stick to clean their teeth was just as healthy service reception passes. Sam Jones had as the group who had the latest and great- relay of Casidy, Chelsea Barnett, 19 assists and two aces, while Juliet est toothbrushes. So when I am asked which Rylie Becker and Kiersten Rezanka Clark had 11 digs and eight kills. Pam Barkel brand of toothbrush I recommend, I always (2:19.38); the 200 freestyle relay answer by saying “whichever one you like the Corunna def. Hartland Insurance team of Hannah Gregory, Mariesa Agency, Inc. best will work just fine”.The key is that for any Elizondo, Becker and Emma Cagle Holly 25-20, 25-17, 25-23 toothbrush, or stick, to be effective it has to (2:01.38); and the 400 freestyle relay Holly proved to be competitive all 2532 N. Old US-23•Hartland•MI be used every day. team of Mathews, Kemp, Cagle and match long, but Corunna’s Meredith I welcome your questions and comments. Natalie Miller (4:35.67). Norris was too much for the Bron- 810-632-5161 Feel free to e-mail me [email protected] GIRLS GOLF chos, providing a match-high 23 kills  Linden 193, Clio 231: At Spring for the Cavaliers. Meadows Country Club, Linden’s Sam Jones paced the Bronchos’ of- Hannah Joslin shot a 41 to earn fense with 22 assists, while Brooke CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR OVER 20 YEARS medalist honors, while Sydney Bond Jackman had a team-best six kills. Ju- 607 N. Saginaw St. Holly shot a 47. Ashley Robinson shot a liet Clark and Shayla Lipischak had five 49, while Kayla Sugg and Payton Call TODAY For Your Appointment kills each. Defensively, Katie LeClair 248-634-4671 Leedle each had 56s. provided a team-best 22 digs. www.sulfarofamilydentistry.com 18A Sunday, October 5, 2014 TRI-COUNTY SPORTS www.tctimes.com Linden’s Spencer captures two recent national boxing titles By David Troppens always exciting win new and [email protected]; 810-433-6789 more important tournaments, Joey Spencer is always busy especially with all the hard work with his boxing. that’s put in the weeks leading The Linden student is busy up to the competition.” winning while boxing as well. Spencer will be entering Recently, Spencer won the the 15-16 year-old class af- Ringside World Championship. ter March, which will qualify TRI-COUNTY TIMES I SUBMITTED PHOTO Prior to that, he also beat three him to travel and compete in- Holly’s varsity boys tennis team celebrates winning the Metro regional champions to win the ternationally on the USA team League title at Flushing High School on Tuesday. 2014 Silver Gloves national as long as he continues hav- championship. ing success at national tour- year. They gave Flushing’s Spencer, 14, said his first naments. Spencer’s ultimate BRONCHOS Continued from Page 16A No. 1 seed a strong showing. match at the Silver Gloves tour- goal is to qualify for the 2016 I don’t know if their team has nament was his toughest. From The Bronchos have his- Olympic Trials. Spencer has lost a match. One of them there, Spencer said “the next torically been a deep team personal goals he wants to ac- was their No. 1 singles player matches kept getting easier and and their depth proved vital complish to make that next from a year ago and the other easier as the week went on.” step. on Tuesday once again, earn- was a very strong doubles “So in a way, you could say “I want to become more of a ing all four of their doubles player, and they played them I had to win the championship complete boxer, which is being flights a spot in the finals. to a 7-5, 6-4 match. And at on the first day,” Spencer said. able to do things outside of my The No. 2 doubles team of Spencer was pleased to get comfort zone,” Spencer said. “I Scott Maki and Aaron Ver- No. 2 doubles, Vergith and his Ringside World Champion- have always been naturally good gith defeated Flushing’s Joe Maki. The last couple of ship belt as well. at being a more defensive boxer, Montpas and Phillip Wu, 6-3, years they were on the varsity “Winning the 2014 Ringside but in this training camp I need to 2-6, injury default, while Dil- but only as part-time or fill-in Championship was great be- work on going forward more and lon Sink and Andrew Spak guys. They all seized the op- cause I’ve come up short the working better on the inside.” (No. 3 doubles) beat Flush- portunity and made the most last two times I fought in that Spencer isn’t the only one ing’s Tyler Roddie and Alex of this year.” tournament, and I really wanted that benefitted from his recent Hallandal 6-0, 6-2 in the fi- In singles action, the Bron- TRI-COUNTY TIMES nals. Finally, the No. 4 dou- it this year, bad. I had competed efforts. Spencer collects spon- SUBMITTED PHOTO chos had two champions. in the Silver Gloves tournament sors to help raise money for his Joey Spencer celebrates one of bles team of Morgan Baylis No. 3 singles player Connor two times before and never own foundation KO Hunger. his recent titles. Spencer hopes and Ian Clink also defeated a Caldwell defeated Fenton’s made it past regionals. This year He raised $750 to help feed to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Flushing’s Eli Hallandal and Griffin Carr 6-3, 6-2 in the I won the whole tournament. It’s hungry kids. Trials in the near future. Matt Karas by a 7-5, 7-6(2) finals, while Holly’s No. 4 score in the finals. singles player Mitch Hughes The only Holly doubles defeated Flushing’s Nick flight not to win in the finals Mills 6-0, 6-2. Linden, Fenton win soccer games, set was the No. 1 doubles squad No. 1 singles player Evan of Frankie Richmond and Vergith advanced to the fi- Drew Fisher, who lost a tight nals, but lost to Brandon’s up Metro League title game on Monday match to Flushing’s top-seed Ben Yeacker 6-3, 6-4 in that By David Troppens still trailed by that score at not been able to put two good Nick Donley and Joey Lee last match. Holly’s Noah Ap- [email protected]; 810-433-6789 halftime. However, in the sec- halves together. We are playing 7-5, 6-3. fel played No. 2 singles and As if the Fenton-Linden ri- ond half, Ben Thronton scored OK but not as good as usual. Of Holly’s eight doubles took third. valry isn’t enough to motivate on an assist by Derek Deighton My concern right now is our competitors, seven were se- Fenton’s third-place per- the two area boys varsity soccer with 31:26 remaining. Down defense and our goalkeeping. niors and most were seniors formers were Jack Schnieder teams, Monday night’s match the stretch, Kevin Wright took It is a little suspect right now.” who weren’t even in the tra- will have something besides at No. 4 singles, Cam Cislo over, scoring two goals down The Fenton Tigers began ditional varsity starting line- bragging rights up for grabs. and Mitch Kotch at No. 2 the stretch. The first was unas- their game hot, scoring two up a year ago. The Flint Metro League title doubles, Jacob Goodman sisted with 27:03 left. The sec- first-half goals. Jared DeGroat “A lot of these guys didn’t also hangs in the balance. and Matt Schampine at No. ond came on an assist by Mar- scored off a cross from Isaac get opportunities the past The two area rivals set up 3 doubles and Don Doyle cos Toledano. Moore, and then Ben Huntley couple of years, and proved a game for the title by earn- and Seth McMaster at No. 4 “We definitely started out scored off a Liam Adams de- themselves this year,” So- ing Metro League victories on doubles. very slow,” Linden coach Kev- flection. Fenton had a 2-1 lead phiea said. “For example, Wednesday. Frank Richmond and Drew The next major tournament in Fiebernitz said. at the half. The Tigers got their Fenton defeated Flushing Fisher stepped up and played for Fenton and Holly will be “But we came roaring back third goal from Chris VanCamp 3-2, while fourth-ranked Lin- No. 1 doubles this year after the Division 2 Holly regional in the second half. In the last off an assist by Ivan Boedecker. den defeated Clio 3-1. playing No. 5 doubles last meet on Oct. 10. Linden trailed early 1-0 and three to four games we’ve See TITLE on 19A

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2238 N. Long Lake Rd. • Fenton You have a local Brown & Brown Advisor, 810-629-4505 and that makes all the difference. www.thefireplacefenton.com www.tctimes.com TRI-COUNTY SPORTS Sunday, October 5, 2014 19A GOLF year. Playing golf you have to be a team Continued from Page 16A player and not just think about yourself. The Bronchos have moved up in the fi- Even though it is an individual sport, we nal standings every year Holly has had are all going for the same goal, so we a girls golf program. Last year, the team have to work together.” placed third overall. The Fenton Tigers were frustrated “It’s really nice,” junior golfer Jenna with their sixth-place performance at Pepper said. the meet, but still finished a respectable “Last year we took third and this year third overall during what was supposed we took second. Hopefully, next year to be a rebuilding season. we take first. The Tigers had a tough “We have a pretty good day, placing sixth with a all around team. Everyone score that was 17 strokes is about the same. Anyone I thought our more than what they shot can pick it up. If someone is team played at Fenton Farms during the not having a good day, any- strong all the first meet. Every scoring one can step it up and fill in way through golfer shot under 100, but the spot.” none by more than three On Wednesday, Pepper and I thought strokes, keeping them in led the team with a 92 on it was our big sixth. Sarah Cummings led the par-70, 5,129-yard lay- advantage.” the squad with a 97, while out. She was followed by — Tom Voyer Keegan Miller shot a 98. Amanda Pucher’s 94 and Holly coach Madison Shegos and Syd- Chelsea Bowels’ 95. Kris- ney Shegos had 99s. tin Hansel capped Holly’s “We are disappointed,” team score with a 106. Fenton coach Kurt Herbst- Online tickets and showtimes “We played solid all year long and reit said. www.NCGmovies.com that’s been key for us,” Holly coach “Nobody hit that low 90s or that high NCG TRILLIUM CINEMAS Tom Voyer said. 80s. That’s hard to recover from when SHOWTIMES: 810-695-5000 “I thought our team played strong all all the scores are within three strokes of 1 Mile N. of I-75 on Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc the way through and thought it was our each other — from 97 to 100.” $5.00 TICKETS EVERYDAY advantage against everyone (this sea- Pepper, Cummings and Joslin were each Rate valid for most movies. All Day TUES• Mon, Wed and Thurs before 6 • Fri-Sun before noon. son). Even our sixth person is strong.” first-team All-Metro selections, while Pu- $5.00 rate not valid on Real D 3D, IMAX or 12:05 shows. For the event, it was Linden’s day to cher, Bowles, Madison Shegos, Miller and Real D 3D films additional $2.00. Bond were second-team selections. shine. Last year, the Eagles struggled to SHOWTIMES VALID be respectable. On Wednesday, they fin- All three schools begin postseason FRI 10/3/14 - THUR 10/9/14 ished third despite fielding a team of just tournament action Thursday at Edge- STARTING FRIDAY OCT 3 five golfers. wood Country Club at the Division 2 *ANNABELLE (R) “I am so proud of our team,” said se- Bloomfield Hills Marian regional. The FRI-SAT 11:50 2:15 4:45 7:15 8:00 nior Hannah Joslin. top three teams qualify for the state 9:40 11:05 11:55 “They did a great job. I was a little meet, as do the top three individuals not SUN-WED 11:50 2:15 4:45 7:15 8:00 9:40 surprised, but it didn’t shock me. I knew on a team which qualified. THUR 11:50 2:15 4:45 7:15 9:40 11:05 they were capable of it. I’m just proud of *GONE GIRL (R) everyone overall.” FRI-SAT 10:05 1:15 3:10 4:25 6:25 Joslin has been the team leader all sea- TRI-COUNTY TIMES I DAVID TROPPENS 7:35 9:20 10:45 son long, and posted a strong 87 at the (Top right) Linden’s Hannah Joslin SUN-WED 10:05 1:15 3:10 4:25 6:25 had the Eagles’ best 18-hole score at 7:35 9:20 meet. Following behind her were two THUR 10:05 1:15 3:10 4:25 6:25 7:35 sophomores with career-best rounds — Wednesday’s Metro League postseason 9:20 10:45 Sydney Bond with a 91 and Ashley Rob- golf meet, shooting an 87. (Right) Linden’s *LEFT BEHIND (PG13) inson with a 94. Peyton Leedle had a 102. Sydney Bond posted the Eagles’ second- FRI-SAT 10:15 12:00 12:50 3:25 6:05 “I’m very proud of everyone,” Bond said. best score by posting a career-best 18- 8:35 9:35 11:55 “Me and Ashley shot our lowest this hole score of 91. 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And so will 50,000 potential customers. congress arises, but both GOP state legislators say they work more than 40 hours, eas- off, but essentially work all year long. Advertise in...... ily, and sometimes 60 when needed. “I really When a state legislator is in-district, CALL 810.433.6822 OR EMAIL [email protected] do believe the legislature has the obligation. they can spend time with constituents, Invest in your community. Support your hometown newspaper. I believe that we have an oversight function something Robertson stressed as being that is crucial, which certainly justifies our really important. full-time work,” said Robertson. State congress was in-district until August, All U.S. Congress which can draw criticism, members are paid as Michigan’s problems $174,000, unless they I believe that we don’t pause when they do. are the house majority/ have an oversight An Aug. 18, an Oakland minority leader, where ‘‘function that is Press column criticized pay is increased. congress for adjourning As opposed to state crucial, which before a road-repair solu- legislators, their ex- certainly justifies tion was found — an on- penses are based on a our full-time work. going topic in a state with formula, called the Mem- State Sen. Dave Roberston the lowest per-person bers’ Representational Michigan 26th district funding in the country. ’’ Considering it’s an elec- Allowance (MRA). The average allowance for U.S. Congress is $1.2 tion year for both, Graves and Robertson million — which has been reduced over the will also spend a lot of time knocking on last couple years. doors. If they’re in session, they’ll spend Congress controls members’ own pay 14-hour days in committees, meetings and level, though it has actually remained flat of course, voting. Days can stretch to 20 since 2009, according to a January Congres- if needed. sional Research Service Report. The last Both are on several committees, as the increase was 2.8 percent, in 2009 bringing GOP controls both sides of congress. the salary up to the current salary. Graves is on five committees: criminal Occasionally, there are gaps in raises justice, energy and technology, health —between 1993 and 1998, pay was raised policy, local government and military/ from $133,600 to $136,700. Before that, it veterans/homeland security. was between 1965 and 1969, where U.S. Robertson is on five committees: he’s Congress received a raise to $42,500. Pay the chair of the local government and was frozen for 10 years before that, where elections committee, vice chair of health it stayed at $22,500. policy, insurance, finance, tax policy, and In 1789, congress was paid $6 per day. A government reform. salary system was eventually settled upon, While serving on committees, it’s their with a salary breaking $10,000 in 1925. job to be versed with any bill sent to those In 1991, both the house and senate broke committees, as they are to be relied upon to $100,000. The Speaker of the House understand what the bill proposes. Graves makes $223,000 per year. See sidebar for is familiar with issues like the wolf hunt, a history of U.S. congressional pay raises. because he’ll be voting on it. So what do Michigan residents get for Michigan congressional pay? U.S. CONGRESSIONAL PAY Robertson has three full-time staffers. 2014:...... $174,000 He said he used to have five, and then overall 2004:...... $158,100 costs were reduced, like the national level. 1994:...... $133,600 “I think that’s as it should be since we have 1984:...... $72,600 to lead by example,” he said. When times 1974:...... $42,500 are tough, costs are reduced. 1964:...... $22,500 He also does not have an in-district of- 1914:...... $7,500 fice. He’ll meet with constituents wherever 1814:...... $6/day is convenient. “It keeps us busy, that’s for Source: Congressional Research service

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CREATIVE THINGS TO News DO WITH YOUR SUMMER briefs Linden to get new streetlights downtown Top MOST The streets of Linden will be a POPULAR little brighter soon. The City has 4 accepted two contracts to begin IDEAS the replacement of 44 poles and PHOTOS 71 lights. The project will include the installation of new light pole From great memories foundations and additional electrical work. The new poles and LED to gifts, technology lighting will replace existing light- makes it simple ing in the downtown. City manager Summer is over, but you still have Paul Zelenak said, “Currently, we all of those fun moments either locked have five different types of poles away in your phone, in your camera, or and six styles of lights in the down- maybe downloaded onto your comput- town.” The new uniform LED lights will save the City thousands of er. Photos from the family reunion, your dollars each year in energy costs, romantic summer getaway, or maybe he said via email. The City will also the all-day fishing trip are just sitting be receiving cash rebates from idle. Now what do you do with them? By Yvonne Stegall Consumers Energy for replacing While the old school stand-by would [email protected]; the lights with new energy LED be to print them and put them in a photo 810-433-6792 lighting. The new LED lights, poles album or scrapbook for future viewing, and hardware have been ordered. people can do many other fun things The contractor will begin removing with their photos now. We do live in the it to a disc to watch on your existing lighting and installing new age of technology. That technology can television. concrete foundations within the be used to create many fun and wonder- Photo books next week, according to Zelenak, ful things with your summer photos! Photo books are another and the project is expected to be Create one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts fun and easy way to find a completed by December. You can create amazing gifts for new home for summer photos. Fenton City seeks volunteers friends and family from numerous These make great gifts, too. The City of Fenton Beautification websites available. You can have your Shutterfly, Snapfish, and MyPublisher Commission is seeking volunteers photos turned into jigsaw puzzles, all offer great photo book ideas and op- you want; they print it and send it to to help decorate the city for the fall season. On Saturday, Oct. 11 mugs, throw blankets and pillows, T- tions. There’s an app for that! One of you. It has perforated pages so pictures shirts, mouse pads, playing cards, and from 9-11 a.m., volunteers will the Times Facebook fans, Ali Brown, can be easily removed and handed out be out attaching corn stalks and so much more. Shutterfly, Snapfish and suggested Groovebook. This is an app to friends and family. Zazzle are three of the companies that bows on light poles throughout the that costs $2.99 a month, and allows you Why leave your photos in cyber- downtown area. To volunteer, call can be used to create these memorable to have 100 of your smartphone photos oblivion, or just print them on standard Chairman Dawn Overmyer at (810) gifts. Prices vary, but it’s worth any cost turned into a photo book once every photo stock, when there are so many fun 629-0455. for a truly unique gift idea. month. You pick the hundred photos things you can do with them? Display them as refrigerator magnets Another fun way to use your summer photos, and ensure they are displayed THE STATEMENT REGARDING the HOT LINE CONTINUED windmill blades should have said for all to see, is to have them printed THE SPEED LIMIT in between Gramer the trucks carrying the blades were on fridge magnets. The same compa- Farm on Bennett Lake Road and White driving around endlessly looking for a NEWS A nies that offer the fun gift ideas above Lake Road is 55 mph. Same goes from pole, not us. also offer magnets. There are different White Lake/Bennett to U.S 23. Please    sizes and shapes available. These are also stop going 10+ mph under the speed OUT OF CURIOSITY, did the Secret LITTLE BIRD limit. It’s dangerous and aggravating. Service director work her way up the ranks something that can be printed at home  and get promoted to head, or is this one of with magnet sheets available from Avery, I’M WORRIED ABOUT fracking. Frack- Obama’s ‘she’s a woman, let’s make her TOLD ME. and found at most office supply stores. ing uses water, chemicals, and pressure head of the Secret Service.’ She looks like End-of-summer slideshows to fracture the rock deep underground. she has no idea what is going on. Relive your memories by creating No one knows the long-term effects of  fracking, which is why I’m worried. WHO IN THEIR right mind would cut an end-of-summer slideshow with all  down mature shade trees? It has to of your summer photos. Enjoy your GRANHOLM WAS the worst, do-noth- be the same group that wants to be vacation all over again, and share ing, ineffective governor in our history. ‘closer.’ No one wants to walk from store the memories with friends and family Please remember that Mark Schauer to store in the blistering heat. What’s when they visit. If your PC is equipped was her “go-to guy.” wrong with you? You need a different twitter.com/tctimes  job. Leave Fenton alone. with Windows Movie Maker, or you IF I WERE President, I would sign in to  have a Mac with iPhoto/iMovie, you law: No pay to leaving politicians, no se- PAY ATTENTION VOTERS. Obama was are on your way to making a great curity details for leaving politicians and I the first black president and probably photo memory. Add music, special would place limits on all political offices. the last. He gave us the first female And no money to foreign nations unless head of the Secret Service, and look effects, and even narration. Then share they promise to pay it back. where that got us. your video with people online, or burn

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WHAT YOUR LEGISLATORS VOTED ON RECENTLY

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Senate Bill 926: Ban using a drone to interfere with hunters To prohibit using an aerial drone to TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO interfere with or harass a person who is Nathaniel Wagner of Boy Scout hunting. This would expand an existing law that bans interfering with or Troop 111 in Linden earned Eagle harassing hunters. Senate Bill 927 bans Rank April 7 and his Eagle Scout using drones to hunt, and also passed Court of Honor was held on June 14. unanimously. His project was to build a pavilion Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO at the Linden Presbyterian Church, Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Genesee County) Lake Fenton High School Senior Homecoming Court includes (back row, from YES NO left) Thomas Talbot, Raied Jawhari, Andrew Petts, Joshuah Mundy and Mitchell which he dedicated to the memory Sen. Dave Robertson (R-Genesee County) Bollinger. In front are (from left) Bailey Phegley, Kaley Conover, Lucy Reigle, Baylee of Michael K. Schmidt, a former YES NO Withers and Kaitlyn Begley. member of the church. House Bill 5669: Revise private school teacher “professional development” detail To permit a “state-approved nonpublic school” to provide teacher “professional development” for nonpublic school teachers, and credit this toward the issu- ance or renewal of a teaching certificate CLEARANCE or a subject area “endorsement,” to the same extent as when this is provided for teachers in public schools. Passed 109 to 0 in the House Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Township) LEATHER YES NO ROCKER ROCKER RECLINER RECLINER Senate Bill 922: Authorize more local “pension obligation bonds” $ $ To extend for one year the sunset on 399 629 Open Sunday 2012 law that allowed local governments to borrow money to cover unfunded em- Compare at $699.95 Compare at $999.95 12 til 4 ployee pension liabilities, but only if they Sale have closed their traditional “defined benefit” pension system to new employees. Passed 107 to 1 in the House Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Township) YES NO

House Bill 5097: Exempt public safety employees from ban on certain automatic pay hikes To exempt law enforcement and fire department employees from a 2011 law that banned automatic seniority-based pay hikes for individual government employees (“step increases”) when a union contract has expired and no new 2 piece Sectional $ one signed. Passed 97 to 12 in the House Stylish stitched details and nail head 1,199 Rep. Joe Graves (R-Argentine Township) trim to perfectly capture the beauty $ YES NO Compare at $2199 Power Lift Chair 699 of classic traditional design. Ottoman $239 Compare at $899.95 THIS WEEK’S INSERTS Entertainment - Pillow Top EZ TV Base Corsicana Read • Alpine Marketplace for Plasma, MATTRESS SETS • CVS Pharmacy LCD Flat Screen $ Size...... set • D&W Windows & Sunrooms FULL 319 EZ Compare at $749.95 Read • Holly Foods $ • Rite Aid QUEEN Size...... 369set Compare at $799.95 • Sears Hometown Stores Take With $ • Target KING Size...... 549set Compare at $1,199.95 • Tractor Supply Co. EZ HOURS: Read • VG’s Mon. & Fri. 9 til 8:30 (810) 629-5081 • Walgreens Tues. - Thurs. 9 til 6 • Walmart Furniture Inc. Sat. 9 til 5:30 1030 Silver Lake Rd. Sun. 12 til 4 Fenton To have your insert/flyer viewable online, DELIVERY AVAILABLE call Gail Grove at 810-433-6822. tctimes.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, October 5, 2014 23A town ASK THE our MECHANIC Chris Wilkinson, Certified Mechanic

I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado Meet Q: 2500 HD truck. It loses 70% of its power when the gas level drops below 1/4 tank and the gas pump will shut off repeatedly until fuel level exceeds 1/4 tank then it pumps fine. Charles What could be the problem? - Larry Larry, First off you will need to A: have a fuel pressure gauge hooked up to the vehicle while Mueller driving to make sure it is a fuel problem. You will see the fuel pressure drop when the vehicle acts up and you are under load. If this happens, you will also need • Orchard owner a volt meter or lab scope. This is to make • Veteran sure that you have a good 12 volts or higher on the positive side of the pump • Former state rep., and 0 volts on the ground side of the pump. The reason for this is to confirm township clerk “Probably weather it is indeed a pump and not an an old, old variety, and as TRI-COUNTY TIMES YVONNE STEGALL electrical problem. It sounds like a bad By Yvonne Stegall far as I am concerned, it my favorite apple fuel pump, but you should always test Charles Mueller grows [email protected]; 810-433-6792 makes the best apple pie for cooking with, an the electrical before replacing. Don’t for- Charles Mueller grew up on the or- you can get your hands early apple, is apples for a living, and get to replace the fuel filter and strainer chard, and apples are his life. Aside from on. The trouble is it’s when it’s off-season filter with the pump as well. Wealthy.” he still keeps busy on the time he spent in the Air Force and in a really early apple and Charles Mueller Do you have a question that you local legislature, he has been a part of his doesn’t last as long. For Owner of Mueller’s the orchard. would like to have answered? family’s apple farm, which he now runs a general eating apple, I Orchard E-mail it to me at: always something to do. [email protected] with his wife. In 2012, Mueller’s Orchard like all of them, pretty much, What is something about shut down for the first time since its open- when they are first picked, for NEW LOCATION! NOW LOCATED AT you that nobody knows? ing in the ‘40s, due to a bad winter. That the first few weeks. Another one I like, 605 N. SAGINAW When you’ve been in politics for 20 HOLLY, MI didn’t stop them from returning the next which is fairly uncommon, is a Northern NEXT TO CARQUEST years or more, there isn’t much about you AUTO PARTS year when crops were better. Spy. It’s a very old apple. When it’s first the people don’t know. (NORTH OF OUR How did you get started in the orchard picked, it’s kind of a marginal eating OLD LOCATION) There are times when I really enjoy be- business? apple, but after two or three weeks it’s ing alone, like when I am out in the field. I 248-634-5730 My folks bought the orchard in 1941. an excellent eating apple and stays that www.wilkinsonautorepair.com am with people so much, and enjoy it, but So other than when I was in the military way until spring. It’s very thin skinned. Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm, Sat: 9am-3pm it’s nice to be alone without any distractions and the legislature I was here the whole An excellent pie apple as the old saying sometimes. I don’t even take my phone, or Check our website time. I just grew up and took over. I was goes, “the northern spy is for pies.” That if I have it, I leave it in the truck. and coupon ads for specials. a draftsman and photo reconnaissance in was the ritual of all the grandmothers in the Air Force. I was a representative for Genesee County years ago. southern Genesee County for 10 years. As an apple grower, what is your fa- What’s the most challenging part vorite season of the year and why? of owning an orchard, and the most Well, I guess fall because that’s when rewarding? you know that you got the crop through. Ask us about our The most challenging part is that it is The weather is nice, generally. You have farming. It’s similar to any farm; we are a few days that are too hot, but generally Certificate totally dependent on the weather. You can it’s nice and you are really busy. It’s just have a beautiful crop and after 10 sec- an exciting time of the year. special today! onds of hail, you’ve got junk. So you’re How has the orchard business changed hanging out in the open from June until over the years? October. Things can be ruined in a matter In the last 30 years, especially on this of seconds. You can be frozen out in the side of the state, almost all orchards are spring, or have a drought in the summer. into entertainment farming, with cider, 1.10% APY 15-Month Out of all of them, the early freeze is the doughnuts, playgrounds, and petting best thing that can happen to you because zoos. Very few orchards, if any, this side Certificate Special! you don’t have any input and you know of the state are really growing apples you don’t have a crop or will be limited. commercially for wholesale anymore. Term: ...... 15-Months You can cut back on maintenance. The Mainly because shipping and freight worst thing that can happen is a late hail- are so expensive. That has been the big Rate: ...... 1.10% APY* storm because you’ve spent all the money change as far as sales. The west side still for the year to grow the crop and then it’s has a lot of big commercial growers. The Dividend Rate: ...... 1.10% destroyed in a matter of seconds. growing systems are changing, too. Like all farming, it’s watching things What do you spend time on during the Minimum Deposit: ...... $1,000 grow and watching the harvest, and say- winter months? ing “gee, we did things right this year and Basically, you’ve got to prune every- Maximum Deposit: ...... $100,000 things are nice.” It’s satisfying. thing and fix the machinery you’ve bro- What is your favorite apple to eat and/ ken. Do any additions you are going to or bake with? build. You stay busy seven days a week Probably my favorite apple for cook- all year round. You take time off evening with, an early apple, is Wealthy. It’s tually because you feel like it. There’s

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