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nFind activities that bring us all together in the holiday spirit By Sally Rummel First Presbyterian Church of Fenton. Christmas traditions are a very festive “I have a great family recipe for spa- way that families and friends can stay ghetti and meatballs, and it’s easy, deli- connected over the holidays. cious and much different from turkey They can be as simple as opening up or ham which we’ll have the next day,” Donna said. “Our daughter started the one n gift o Christmas Eve before the (Above) Fran Moore of onslaughtf o Christmas morning or as traditionf o watching ‘It’s a Wonderful Linden holds a few elaborates a a Christmas Eve pageant Life’ when she was in high school over Christmas ornaments ofA “ Partridge in a Pear Tree,” danced 10 years ago. She decided it was the and sung off-key by a large, local family. perfect movie for Christmas Eve.” she has received Chris and Donna Anderson en- The tradition of attending the can- from her son, Michael joy f a meal o spaghetti and meat- dlelight service goes back to Moore, over the past ballsn o Christmas Donna’s childhood in 32 years. (Right) Jeff Eve, then watch Florida. “There is and Sharon Stone of the holiday mov- nothing like singing Fenton Township give ie classic “It’s a ‘Silent Night’ while an ornament to their Wonderful Life” holding candles in a children each year. When before going to dark sanctuary to help they move out, they hang their the midnight can- you feel Christmas in ornaments on their own Christmas dlelight service at See TRADITIONS on 4B tree. Submitted photos

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Compiled By Vera Hogan While each family in the United States enjoys their own Christmas traditions, most of them involve the decorated tree, Santa Claus, gift giving, church and feasting. There are other countries, however, who take things a little (or a lot) away from the norm. They include:

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1 (Austria) local children look forward to. Fried caterpillars on Christmas may seem and leave him under a blanket to keep him warm. On Christmas Eve, children Kids can consider themselves lucky they don’t live in Austria, where a like one of the weirdest Christmas traditions around the world, but these are tasked with beating the log with sticks while singing traditional songs ghoulish creature called ‘Krampus,’ the evil accomplice of St. Nicholas, is caterpillars aren’t just the run-of-the-mill variety you find in the garden. which include amazing lyrics such as “Poop log, Poop nougats, Hazelnuts said to wander the streets in search of misbehaved children. The Pine Tree Emperor Moth, or Christmas caterpillar, is covered in very and mato cheese, If you don’t poop well, I’ll hit you with a stick, Poop log!” festive hues — giving all who swallow a little extra luck in the coming year. After Tió de Nadal is properly beaten and serenaded, the log magically 2 (Ukraine) poops out presents and candy — where he is then considered useless Ukraine's strangest festive tradition is not one for arachnophobes! 4 (Norway) and thrown in the fire. Ukrainians use decorations that mimic the natural formation of spiders’ According to Norwegian folklore, Christmas Eve is the day when webs shimmering with dew. The tradition goes back to a folktale about mischievous spirits and witches take to the skies for mischief and 6 (Sweden) a poor widow who could not afford to decorate a tree for her children. general tomfoolery. As witches often use brooms as their preferred mode The Yule Goat dates back to at least the 11th century where there are Legend has it that spiders in the house took pity on the family’s plight, of transportation, it is tradition for Norwegian families to hide any cleaning mentions of a man-sized goat figure, led by Saint Nicholas, who had the and spun beautiful webs all over the tree, which the children awoke to find supplies attached to sticks where the witches won’t be able to find them. power to control the devil. In the 17th century, it was popular for young men on Christmas morning. to dress as the goat creature and run around pulling pranks and demanding 5 (Catalonia, Spain) gifts. By the 19th century, the goat became the good guy — a giver of 3 (South Africa) Meet Tió de Nadal, the Christmas log. Tió de Nadal is made from a gifts. Instead of Father Christmas, men in the family would dress up as the When you think of Christmas food, minced pie and turkey are often hollow log, with stick legs, a smile, and a red hat. Every evening between goat and give gifts to the entire family. high on the list. In South Africa, however, it’s the creepy crawlies that Dec. 8 and Christmas Eve, the children feed the log small treats with water, Source: holidayextras.co.uk

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TRADITIONS ornamento t add to her collection. Some are Disney, others Continued from Page 1B are from movies or spoils. your heart,” Donna said. “When my husband and I moved to But her favorites are the ones that play music or light up Michigan 40 years ago, we continued the tradition; I’ll never and make other sounds. “One of my favorites is a player forgety m first Christmas Eve here. We walked out of the church piano that plays three different Christmas songs,” Moore at midnight and Christmas welcomed us said. Another one she really likes is a with big, beautiful snowflakes falling Las Vegas-themed ornament that plays softly.t I was magical.” We walked out of the soundsf o winning coins. “They are a Other family traditions revolve around prized collection and the first ornaments ornaments and special holiday foods like church at midnight and thatony g o m tree every year.” cookies and even waffles. ‘‘Christmas welcomed Sandy Smith of Davisburg has been Jeff and Sharon Stone of Fenton hosting a Christmas Eve Waffle Party for Township have given their kids gifts of us with big, beautiful 22 years, ever since her mom gave her ornaments every year. snowflakes falling softly. boyfriend, Brian, a waffle maker, which “Our plan was when they moved away It was magical. he opened before Christmas. and started their own home, they’d have Donna Anderson, of Fenton On Christmas Eve, he invited a few allf o their childhood ornaments to start neighbors over in their pajamas for with,” Sharon said. “We gave Laura all of ’’ mimosas and waffles, and the event be- hers and we’ll give Jake his when he has a place of his own. We camen a annual affair with more than 100 guests throughout hang n them o the tree each year with ours, along with Brad’s.” the day and evening. The Stones keep the ornaments in their original boxes and “Everyone brings food, and we start the day with breakfasts, write who they are for and the year they were given. “Otherwise, and serve dinner at 5. It has become quite the epic event,” said we’d never remember,” Sharon said. Sandy. “Last year, our last guests left at 10.” Fran Moore of Linden also has a very special ornament tradition for her Christmas tree. For the past 32 years, her son, Michael, has presented her with a Hallmark Keepsake Other local family Christmas traditions — From Times Facebook page — Tana: My daughters, mom, and I Tami: Here’s a list of what we tend make cookies together; everyone to do each year. Sometimes the gets an orange in their stocking. kids call them FFF (forced family fun), but they still really love them. Brigid: Huckleberry RR train ride They can be meaningful, silly or and Christmas carols, Christmas just plain fun: dip pretzels, watch Eve dinner and presents, baking “Elf” together, family reunion with cookies, watching “It’s a Wonderful live Nativity, Christmas carols Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” and visit, Bethlehem dinner, hot Also, reindeer pancakes! cocoa, looking at lights, big breakfast and unwrap stockings Wen: Open one present on on Christmas Day. Christmas Eve, breakfast pizza, favorite cereal from Santa, tree Kelly: Bethlehem Dinner (eat goes up after Thanksgiving. food from Bethlehem, especially Matching Christmas sweaters, homemade flat bread) after funny hats. Christmas Eve service and watch Good Cheer! “The Nativity Story.” Reindeer good new Year! Tammy : Husband and I spend food: they get a buffet of trail mix the day at Frankenmuth. We items to scoop into jars that can Happy holidays from the always pick out one ornament. later be sprinkled on ice cream. Dort Federal CreditHappy Union holidays family from the to you and yours. Watch “Miracle on 34th Street” on Dort Federal Credit Union family Liz: Annual trip to Bronner’s Black Friday. Make an ornament May you have a joyous holiday season where each kid picks out an every year. and a peacefulto you and and yours. prosperous May you have new year. ornament that represents their year, decorations and the movie “Elf” Christy: We have a Christmas a joyous holiday season and a and sleeping by the tree on the bucket list on the wall and peaceful and prosperous new year. day after thanksgiving, open one everyone puts one thing they want present and Christmas jammies on to do by Christmas. So it may vary Christmas Eve, Chinese buffet for a bit but the kids pick their favorite Christmas dinner . . . holiday traditions. 800.521.3796 | DORTONLINE.ORG

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Just sayin’... [email protected] Laughter is strong medicine LAST MINUTE Do people tell jokes anymore? The there stands a man, obviously drunk, only time I hear (or actually read) a begging for a push. The man slams good s joke i on Facebook. My late the door shut and goes back to bed. mother used to love jokes. I can’t begin His wife asks who that was. He told to tell you how many times she would her what happened. She reminded ENGRAVING callen m o the phone and say, “Did you him that a few months ago, a kind hear the one about …” person helped him when he needed It’s true that laughter is strong it. So reluctantly the man goes back medicine. According to helpguide. downstairs, opens the door and yells org, it draws people together in ways out, ‘Are you still there? Do you still While you wait! that trigger healthy physical and emo- need a push?’ The man replies that he tional changes in the body. still needs a push and the Laughter strengthens your homeowner asks, ‘Where immune system, boosts are you.” The drunk says, mood, diminishes pain, ‘Over here on the swing!’” and protects you from the Sometimes things other damaging effects of stress. people think are funny, Nothing works faster or I do not. For example, I more dependably to bring don’t think the America’s your mind and body back Funniest Home Videos into balance than a good show is funny at all. Peo- Monday, 9am-5pm • Tuesday, 9am-3pm laugh. Humor lightens your VERA HOGAN ple are getting hurt in the burdens, inspires hope, majority of videos. How is connects you to others, and that funny? December 23rd & 24th only keeps you grounded, focused, and Many years ago, my husband’s alert. It also helps you release anger uncle was on that show, and won and forgive sooner. third place. He had been remodel- ANY STAINLESS CUP ENGRAVED My favorite jokester is a man about ing his kitchen and laid newspapers my age, a former Fenton resident now across the counters and stovetop to living in sunny Florida with his lovely catch paint spatter. The burners on — ONLY $10 — wife. Every morning, I open my Face- the stove got turned on accidentally, book page over breakfast and get a the newspapers caught fire, and there belly laugh over one of his jokes. A was Uncle Gordon, jumping up on few of them are kind of risqué, but for the counter trying to put it out. “Ooh, the most part they can be shared with ooh, ooh!” It may seem funny, but it family and friends — and even kids. could have turned into a tragedy very My recent favorite is, “A man quickly. and his wife are sleeping when at Like I said, I love a good joke, but 3 o’clock in the morning, there’s I don’t want anyone getting hurt. Just pounding on the front door. The man sayin’! jumps out of bed and goes downstairs Opinions offered in Just Sayin’ are the author’s alone and do not neces- sarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. Email Vera to check it out. He opens the door and at [email protected]. ALL YOUR HOLIDAY ENGRAVING NEEDS Need a New Roof? Michigan Laser Engraving 810.923.2549 Call today for the Free Estimates BEST PRICE 3040 Grange Hall Rd. Holly Tear-Offs milaserengraving.com Re-Roof of the SEASON! Guaranteed quality all year round.

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CONTINUED grossed out when we were dining at a Slotkin was not brave enough to nothing impeachable. The Dems are HOT LINE local restaurant and saw a lady holding think for herself on this farce of an grasping at straws because they know a dog on her lap. I highly doubt it was impeachment. She just went along with he’s going to be reelected. Now, you I SPENT THE last few weeks watching a certified service dog. How does the what her party said to do. Pathetic. can just about guarantee it. Thanks our Congress in the impeachment health department allow that?  Dems. MAGA. hearings and I can only say that it’s a   DONALD TRUMP IS a genius. He shame that we pay these idiots. The HOW CAN WE teach our children same thing over and over for the last THE DEMOCRATS ARE not only trying tricked the Dems into a fight that they not to tell self-serving lies when they month but no accomplishment in the to impeach our president, but all of us can’t possibly win. So long Slotkin and watch our elected officials openly lying end. They are truly worthless people who support him hoping we are ignorant many others; you got played like a fiddle. to the People? Whether you believe who should be impeached. enough to buy into their totally partisan  Democrats or Republicans, one side is  and unfounded accusations. EVEN ALAN DERSHOWITZ a liberal, lying, not stating a difference of opinion I LOVE DOGS and our family has  left leaning law professor says President but lying. They should be ashamed, but always had one. I, however, was SO DISAPPOINTED THAT our Rep. Trump did nothing against the law and they have no shame.

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The Fenton Township Board held a special meeting on Monday December Help Wanted 9, 2019 at the Fenton Township Civic Community Center, 12060 Mantawauka DIRECT CARE Drive, Fenton, Michigan and took the following actions. NOW HIRING FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. ASSISTANT 2. Approved the agenda as presented. You must have at least 2 NEEDED IN FENTON AREA 3. Approved a cost assessment calculation for the proposed Margaret years of related experience. $ Drive-Ruth Drive Improvement Special Assessment District. Job requirements are as 11 per hour to start 4. Approved the closing of the Fenton Township office for Thursday follows; great communication December 26, 2019. skills, highly organized and Direct Care Workers interested in providing 5. Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. detail-oriented, database management and record- services for people with special needs. There are rewarding positions serving A complete copy of the minutes of this meeting and any ordinances adopted keeping as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft at the meeting are on file and available for review at the Fenton Township persons with special needs in their Office Software (Word, homes or in group homes. Office, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Office hours are Excel, Publisher, Gmail and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Calendar) and Outlook. Positions also available in Oakland, Macomb, Friday. Ordinances, meeting schedules, meeting minutes and other Township This is a full-time position Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. information are also available at www.fentontownship.org. with excellent benefits. Please email your resume to REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age, ROBERT E. KRUG [email protected]. have a clear criminal record, have dependable FENTON TOWNSHIP CLERK transportation, must be responsible and committed, available for Mandatory stay, be willing to learn and FREE take direction, work well with others. Be available TRAINING!! for training if you are not fully trained already. Hiring New and ROSE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Experienced Agents COMPENSATION: Paid training, medical, dental, vision, paid time off. REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS Fenton, Flint, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Holly, Linden December 11, 2019 & Swartz Creek TO APPLY: Call Today for your One on One Call 734-458-8140: between 9:00am-3:00pm Supervisor Scheib-Snider called the Regular Meeting of the Rose Township Information Session!! Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Rose Township Office, 9080 Email resume to: [email protected], New Package Incentives! Mason Street, Holly, Michigan and led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mail resume to: 36141 Schoolcraft Rd. Fenton Office Contact Chuck Stoner Livonia, MI 48150 Roll Call: Board Members Present: Miller, Gambka, Blaska, Noble, 248-361-6690 Fax resume to: 734-855-4200 Scheib-Snider Board Members Absent/Excused: None Approved: Agenda for the December 11, 2019 regular meeting of the Rose Township Board of Trustees. Approved: Consent agenda minus HAYA report. Presentation: Rana Emmons, CPA, Rose Township Audit Report. TEXT YOUR Approved: North Oakland County Household Hazardous Interlocal To advertise your Agreement. Postponed: Rose Township Resolution to amend Sec. 38-397 Accessory HOT LINE Buildings. Appointed: Jacob Maurer to the Rose Township Planning Commission for JOB OPENING a three-year term expiring December 2022. call 810-629-8282 Appointed: Michael Brooks to the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring December 2022. WEEKEND PAPER Appointed: Michael Brooks to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three- HELP WANTED DEADLINES year term expiring December 2022. Display Ads: Wednesday 3 p.m. Date Set: Public Hearings for Special Assessment Districts Fish Lake Line Ads: Noon Thursday Weed, Big Trail Road, Eveline Drive will be during Board of 810-771-TEXT (8398) Trustees meeting, February 12, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. “Stay Connected to MIDWEEK PAPER Adjourned: By motion at 8:10 p.m. Your Community.” HELP WANTED DEADLINES Display Ads: Monday 3 p.m. ______Line Ads: Noon Tuesday Debbie Miller, MMC, CMMC Dianne Scheib-Snider Rose Township Clerk Rose Township Supervisor 10B Sunday, December 22, 2019 LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS myfenton.com

passed from the date of sentencing or To allow some traffic offenses to be ex- Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES discharge for a felony, and seven years punged or “set aside” from a person’s Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES MICHIGAN after a misdemeanor, but would not ap- criminal record, but not drunk driving ply for an assaultive crime, a “crime of or offenses that caused a serious House Bill 5043: Authorize mediation dishonesty,” or some others deemed injury or death. The traffic violation in social service mental health dispute “serious.” records held by the Secretary of State To explicitly authorize mediation as a Passed 95 to 13 in the House for drivers license “points” and related first step when an individual receiving LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES purposes would not be affected. social welfare services for mental illness Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) NO Passed 102 to 6 in the House has a dispute directly with a govern- Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES ment program, or with a mental health — Compiled by Sharon Stone — House Bill 4982: Authorize mari- Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES service provider under a government MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan juana offense expungements contract. The bill prescribes require- House Bill 4985: Permit “one bad website created by the Mackinac Center for To allow a person to petition to have ments, restrictions, procedures, timeta- Public Policy to provide concise, non-partisan, a past marijuana criminal offense night” criminal record expungements bles and more for such mediation. plain-English descriptions of every bill and that would be legal under current law To permit several felony and misde- vote in the Michigan House and Senate. This expunged from his or her record, and meanor convictions to be expunged from Passed 110 to 0 in the House report was released Friday, Nov. 8. require courts to grant it. a person’s criminal record where they Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES- House Bill 4980: Expand clearing Passed 101 to 7 in the House were part of a single incident. This would Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES criminal records (expungements) Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES not apply to assaultive crimes, dangerous To authorize automatic expungement Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES weapon crimes and crimes punishable by House Bill 4687: Permit deer baiting of up to two felony and four misde- 10 or more years in prison. To explicitly permit deer and elk baiting meanor convictions from an indi- House Bill 4981: Expand criminal for hunting, and feeding deer and elk vidual’s public criminal history records. record expungements to some traf- Passed 98 to 10 in the House during hunting season. Baiting would This would apply when 10 years have fic offenses Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES be limited to 5 gallons of bait at each Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) NO bait site. Separately, the bill would also establish that feeding wild birds or other House Bill 4958: Ban doctor pelvic wildlife is permissible if done in a way PUBLIC NOTICE examination on anesthetized patient that excludes wild, free-ranging white- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF FENTON To make it a license law violation for a tailed deer and elk from gaining access doctor to perform a pelvic examination to the feed. The bill is a response to a BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS on an anesthetized or unconscious baiting ban imposed by a state Natural patient without written permission from Resources Commission in 2018. DECEMBER 16, 2019 the patient in advance, or fail to ensure Passed 57 to 49 in the House that a medical student doesn’t do this. Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-Dist. 47) YES The Fenton Township Board held a regular meeting on Monday December Passed 108 to 0 Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) Did not vote 16, 2019 at the Fenton Township Civic Community Center, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michigan and took the following actions.

1. Trustee Goupil offered the opening prayer. TYRONE TOWNSHIP 2. Supervisor Mathis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. REGULAR BOARD MEETING SYNOPSIS 3. Approved invoices and expenditures for payment in the total amount of $610,968.27. HELD DECEMBER 17, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. 4. Continued from November 4, 2019 a public hearing on a proposed street improvement special assessment district for Margaret Drive and 1. Present: Supervisor Mike Cunningham, Clerk Marcella Husted, Treasurer Ruth Drive. Jennifer Eden, Trustees David Walker, Kurt Schulze, Chuck Schultz, and 5. Approved the mailing of information to property owners on Margaret & Soren Pedersen. Ruth Drives to determine their preference among street improvement 2. Approved the agenda as amended; approved the consent agenda to as options. presented. 6. Approved a motion to continue to February 3, 2020 the public hearing on 3. Received and placed on file Communications #1-2. a proposed street improvement special assessment district for Margaret 4. Approved the 2020 sewer rates as presented. Drive and Ruth Drive. 5. Authorized the Treasurer to attend the MMTA workshop. 7. Conducted the first reading of a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment 6. Approved the budget amendment to the Building & Site Fund and to the to rezone parcel 06-22-400-047 (14337 Eastview Drive) from C-2 to R-5. General Fund as presented. 8. Conducted the first reading of a proposed Sewer System Ordinance 7. Approved to upgrade the network switch to be paid with PEG funds. amendment to require all sewer contractors to be Gold Shovel Standard 8. Approved the change order for the additional electrical plugs to the new certified. township building. 9. Conducted the first reading of a new Assault & Battery Ordinance. 9. Adjourned at 7:30 p.m. 10. Adopted amendments to the 2019 Fenton Township Budget. 11. Adjourned at 9:03 p.m. The minutes of all regular and special Tyrone Township Board Meetings are on file and may be viewed at the Tyrone Township Clerk’s office, 8420 Runyan A complete copy of the minutes of this meeting and any ordinances adopted Lake Road, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and online at www. at the meeting are on file and available for review at the Fenton Township tyronetownship.us. The next regular meeting of the Tyrone Township Board Office, 12060 Mantawauka Drive, Fenton, Michigan 48430. Office hours are will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tyrone Township 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hall located at 8420 Runyan Lake Road. The public is encouraged to attend. Friday. Ordinances, meeting schedules, meeting minutes and other Township information are also available at www.fentontownship.org. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Tyrone Township Clerk at (810) 629-8631 at least seven days prior to the meeting. ROBERT E. KRUG FENTON TOWNSHIP CLERK Marcella Husted, Tyrone Township Clerk myfenton.com LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, December 22, 2019 11B Service Directory

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The Tri-County Times daily news source. 12B Sunday, December 22, 2019 LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS myfenton.com Obituaries Aldean Thomas Jean Case Laura Ann Louise Jack 1929-2019 Smith Wiltse Richards Jean Case - age 1930-2019 1934-2019 1956-2019 90, of Linden, Laura Ann Smith - formerly of Aldean Louise Thomas age 88, of Fenton, Redford, Twp., Jack Richards died Thursday, Wiltse - age 85, died Thursday, - age 63, of December 19, passed away December 19, Fenton, formerly 2019. Funeral peacefully on 2019. Funeral of Mt. Morris, services will Wednesday, services will died Tuesday, be held 10 AM December 18, be held 11 AM December 17, Friday, December 2019. Funeral Friday, December 2019. In 27, 2019 at Mass will be 27, 2019 at Hope Lutheran Church, accordance with his wishes, Tom’s body Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 celebrated at 11 AM Saturday, January 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden with Pastor has been donated to the University of S. Leroy St., Fenton with Rev. Michelle 18, 2020 at St. John the Evangelist Paul Kollek officiating. Burial will follow Michigan Anatomical Donation Program. Forsyth officiating. Interment will follow Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be No services will be held at this time. Tom in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Fenton. Visitation begins at 10 AM until held 6 - 8 PM Thursday, December 26, was born September 24, 1956 in Flint. held 4 - 7 PM Thursday, December 26, time of Mass with a luncheon to follow. 2019 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden He was a graduate of Holly High School 2019 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Aldean was born November 26, 1934 Chapel, 209 East Broad St., Linden and and earned a bachelors degree from Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd. In lieu to Lloyd and Anne (Matula) Wiltse. 10 - 11 AM Friday at the church. Those the University of Michigan. Tom was an of flowers contributions may be made She graduated from Saginaw General desiring may make contributions to avid sportsman, he spent many years to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz. Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Muskie fishing on Lake St. Clair, Salmon org). Laura was born December 31, 1930 She had a long career as a registered Rd., Linden, MI 48451. Jean was born fishing in Frankfort, MI, as well as, fishing in Detroit, the daughter of Edward King nurse, and especially enjoyed caring May 26, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter on the area inland lakes. He is survived and Dorothy Ann (Dykstra) McCutcheon. for her dialysis patients. She had a love of Fredrick Houghtaling and Emma by his sisters, Pamela (Dan) Kenny and She received a Bachelor of Science in of music including teaching herself to (Rupprecht) Houghtaling. She married Diane (Terry) Sievert; and their children, Nursing from Wayne State University. play the guitar. She loved all animals Kenneth Case on April 6, 1951. Jean Kristen (Bill) Meyer, Travis Sievert, Katie Laura married D. James Smith on August including her beloved dog, Jing. She was a homemaker and devoted to her (Tom) Joachimi, Clinton (Abby) Starrs, 5, 1955 in Detroit. She was a vocational is survived by her five children, Cheryl family. She was a devoted member of Andrew Kenny and Alexander Kenny; his nursing teacher at Fenton, Lake Fenton, (Kelly) Feenstra, Kathy Ferguson, Ellen Hope Lutheran Church in Linden and siblings, Jim Millington, Linda Millington, Linden and Holly Schools in the late (Peter) Lockwood, Nancy (Gordon) was a past member of Grace Lutheran John (Elizabeth) Millington, and Victor 1970’s and early 80’s, and the head nurse Lange, Craig (Lisa) Johnson; seven in Redford, Twp. where she served as (Denise) Millington; and their father at Fenton Extended Care for many years. grandchildren; two great-grandchildren past president of the Ladies Guild. Jean Wayne (Sandra) Millington. He was Laura was a member of the Fenton Bay and a third on the way. In lieu of flowers, played the Dulcimer instrument and preceded in death by his parents, Jack View Club and the 20th Century Club. please send donations to St. John the was a wonderful cook specializing in and Annie (Shirley) Richards and Marilyn She was very adventurous and loved Evangelist Catholic Church. her homemade pies. Survivors include O’Dell Millington. Memorial Contributions to travel. Surviving are: husband, Jim www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. three daughters, Catherine (Greg) may be made towards a college Smith; two daughters, Carrie (Smith) Stiles, Fowlerville, Wendy Ann (Marshall) scholarship for a local student, Thomas Grafft, Patty (Smith) and husband, Jim Zinn, Holly, and Kim (Wade) Lawrence, Richards Scholarship Fund. Drop off or Peabody; six grandchildren, Lauren Kalamazoo; thirteen grandchildren; 23 Mail to: The State Bank, 175 North Leroy (Brandon) Peabody, Ryan (Natalie) great-grandchildren; two great-great St., Fenton, MI 48430. Tributes may be Grafft, Grace Peabody, Kate Peabody, grandchildren; sister, Martha Ann Haller, Herman Powers shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Claire Peabody, and Tessa Peabody; four Herman Powers - age 97, died December Lapeer; several nieces and nephews. She great-grandchildren, Amelia Peabody, 13, 2019. Services provided by Sharp Funeral was preceded in death by her parents; Cullen Peabody, James Peabody, and Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. husband, Kenneth Case on April 9, 2004; Evelyn Grafft. She was preceded in brother, Robert Houghtaling; and sister, death by her parents; sister; and son, DJ Noreen Larente. Tributes may be sent at Smith. Tributes may be shared at www. Mark Thompson www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. Mark Thompson - age 91, died Franklin Karhoff December 14, 2019. Services entrusted Franklin Karhoff - age 88, died December 13, to Sharp Funeral Homes. 2019. Services provided by Sharp Funeral www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Carolyn Secord Olga Samaras Carolyn Secord - age 94, died December Olga Samaras - age 90, died December 14, 2019. Services provided by 15, 2019. Services provided by David Moraczewski Sharp Funeral Homes. Sharp Funeral Homes. Susan Pruett David Moraczewski - age 49, died www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Susan Pruett - age 68, died December 13, December 13, 2019. Services provided by 2019. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Sharp Funeral Homes. Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Obituaries updated daily online Visit myfenton.com myfenton.com LIFESTYLES / CLASSIFIEDS Sunday, December 22, 2019 13B Tips for safe holiday entertaining Obituaries in pet-friendly households The holidays are a time to spend with get lodged in a pet’s throat or intestines friends and family. Celebrating and as well. Clairnell Douglas Paula Hudson entertaining are large components of • Avoid artificial sweeteners. Exercise Clairnell Douglas - age 89, died December Paula Hudson - age 55, died December 17, what makes Thanksgiving, Christmas, caution when baking sugar-free desserts. 15, 2019. Services entrusted to Sharp Funeral 2019. Services provided by Sharp Funeral Chanukah, and New Years festivities The artificial sweetener xylitol can Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. so enjoyable. Holiday hosts with pets cause dogs’ blood pressure to drop to must consider companion animals when dangerously low levels. Xylitol is found planning the festivities. in some toothpastes and gum, so tell The holiday season brings added overnight guests to keep their toiletries dangers for pets. The American Veterinary secure to avoid accidental exposure. Georgia Rose Beverly A. Smith Association notes that, by keeping • Be cautious with cocktails. If the Georgia Rose - age 92, died December 15, Beverly A. Smith - age 84, died 2019. Services provided by Sharp Funeral December 18, 2019. www. hazards in mind, pet celebration will Homes. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. temrowskifamilyfuneralhome.com. owners can ensure include alcoholic their four-legged beverages, the friends enjoy the ASPCA says to TemrowskiFamily Funeral Home & Cremation Services season as much as place unattended 500 Main St. • Fenton • 810-629-2533 T everyone else. adult beverages Wilfred Vallaire • Secure the tree. where pets cannot Wilfred Vallaire - age 87, died December 16, James A. Goolsby, Jr. James A. 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