P.O. Box 129 | Hartland, MI 48353 Weekend Dave Walker 810-632-5161 VOL. 28 NO. XXVI SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021 $1.00 Board discusses Cider Creek proposal nLot size issues, home values for the Cider Creek subdivision, which discussed at first reading for would be built behind Mueller’s Orchard with access from Linden and Lobdell rezoning for subdivision behind roads, mainly focused on lot size concerns Mueller’s Orchard and the potential value of the homes. By Hannah Ball On Monday, June 21, the Fenton Town- Fenton Twp. — The first reading and ship Board of Trustees heard from Zoning public hearing for the proposed rezoning See PROPOSAL on 17

Churches host July 4 celebration nEvent to feature combined faith-based organizations, with a worship service, pig roast, inflatables, yard games worship service, games, and more. activities, pig roast and more The worship service begins at 10:30 By Hannah Ball a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Fen- On Sunday, July 4, the public is invited ton at 860 N. LeRoy Street, before food Intermittent roadwork began this week with lane closures on Silver Lake to attend an Independence Day Celebra- and family activities. Road in Fenton City. The work is part of the 1.5 miles of road that will be worked on fully beginning the week of July 5 from Poplar Street to the tion, hosted by numerous churches and See JULY 4 on 16 western border of the city. Photos: Hannah Ball Multiple structures Subcontractor gets early start on roadwork catch fire on nSilver Lake Road in Davis Street Fenton City congested with nNo injuries to people, however, four dogs died — fire appears to be start of 1.5-mile project electrical in nature and accidental By Sharon Stone By Sharon Stone Motorists driving through Fenton were Fenton Twp. — Several homes, caught off guard when the subcontractor garages, and a motorhome were de- doing joint repair for the Silver Lake Road stroyed by fire on Davis Street and project needed to start this past week. This Moffett Court in Fenton Township is according to Fenton Department of Multiple homes, garages and a motorhome early in the morning of Saturday, Public Works Director Dan Brisson. The were destroyed by fire in Fenton Township at June 19. There were no injuries to original timeline indicated work on Silver approximately 3 a.m. Saturday, June 19. Photo: people, however, four dogs died. See ROADWORK on 14 Sharon Stone See FIRE on 10

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HONORING City dedicates new flagpole OUR VETERANS nErected in front of the Fenton- Winegarden Library Fenton officials and citizens re- cently dedicated a new flagpole at the Fenton-Winegarden Library at 200 E. Caroline St. Sam Levi and Zach Riedel, Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 219 (Fenton First Presbyterian Church), One more reason to transfer solemnly hoisted a new United States your pre arrangements to Sharp: flag on the pole, which replaced one Community- Sharp Funeral Homes has been caring for families for over 100 years that was corroded and began leaning serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral prearrangements with another funeral home, they can help you move your in 2020. Eagle Scouts Zach Riedel (left) and City of Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn and prearrangement to Sharp Funeral Homes without any additional cost. Fenton Mayor Sue Osborn and Sam Levi hoist the flag at the dedica- Library Board Member Adam Hazlett Library Board Member Adam Ha- tion of the Winegarden Library’s new say a few words at the flagpole dedica- zlett spoke about the significance of flagpole. Submitted photo tion on June 14. Submitted photo PAUL PICKETT the flag and thanked the work of the FENTON, MICHIGAN Library Board and the Fenton City The pole will be lit at night from a spotlight 1927-2018 Council in funding and approving the on the roof of the library. I hope when U.S. Navy work. Mike Hart, Fenton’s assistant city manager and people see it, they World War II “The beautiful new flagpole provides Downtown Development Authority executive ‘‘ the opportunity for Fenton to display director, said that the project efficiently made will reflect upon BROUGHT TO YOU BY: our freedom and the cause for which use of equipment already being used in a nearby it and rejuvenate Fenton Chapel our country was founded,” Osborn said. public parking lot project. Michael T. Scully, Manager the concept of 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton “The colors of the flag are dedicated to Representatives from the city of Fenton police (810) 629-9321 all residents in our community. I hope and fire departments, as well as City Council why this nation Toll-Freesharpfuneralhomes.com 1-877-53 SHARP when people see it, they will reflect upon members, were on hand for the ceremony and 810-629-9321 was founded. To submitThree additional a veteran, locations email in Swartz information Creek, Linden,and Flint/Grand Blanc Township it and rejuvenate the concept of why this joined in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance under and photo to [email protected] Sue Osborn All facilities are handicapped accessible. nation was founded.” the new flag. Fenton mayor ’’ ROOFING SALE OFF 55% INSTALLATION DAVISON: 8068 E. Court Street PROMO TC621 PROMO CODE: 810-250-7723 AUBURN HILLS: 2020 N. Opdyke Road TRI-COUNTY TIMES

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[email protected] Sports...... 810-433-6789 4 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com A message from the director Have a marvelous summer ducators have just completed days per week, our Hus- other districts limited Submit Hot lines online at myfenton.com the most challenging school kies — adults and stu- hours, weeks, and months or text to 810-771-8398 All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 year of their careers. Stu- dents, followed health and of face-to-face instruction. words or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of dents also have been chal- safety guidelines to mini- As Huskies, we will the Tri-County Times. We reserve the right E to edit for clarity, length and liability. lenged in ways we never thought mize risk for the greater do what we must to make they would have to face. On Tues- good. education first and fore- WHY DOES FENTON Township day, June 22, for the first time in We hope that when most. I thank our students board continue to reward Republic school resumes for the and families for following with trash contracts? Their 10 months, Holly Academy did not equipment is dated, spreading trash require students to wear masks in 2021-22 school year we the rules we set forth. It all over as they drive down the roads, the classroom. will not be required to Julie Kildee was hard, but as usual, we can’t manage to pick up lawn bags, As I visited our summer school wear masks or follow the Holly Academy “dared to be remarkable” etc. Time to rebid the contract. classrooms on Tuesday I asked strict protocols that we director and it paid off in a sig-  adhered to this past year. nificant way. To all those WHY CAN’T THEY re-do Owen our Huskies, “How does it feel not Road in front of Panera Bread? wearing masks?” I received many However, doing so kept us educators out there —  interesting responses, “I feel like safe and enabled us to provide in- have a marvelous summer, you’ve PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY some I’m breaking the law,” “When I person teaching and learning while definitely earned it! of the Tyrone Township board got in the building after recess, is against moving the original historical town hall to the new I automatically reached into my location, especially when local pocket to get my mask,” “It feels residents have some funding like I actually have my mask on Call today and donations to offset the cost to relocate it. 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How many It’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week nBoating, fishing outreach • Dry boats and equipment for five cremated remains days before launching into a different in one plot? events to teach impacts of water body. harmful, nonnative aquatic • Disinfect live wells and bilges with nTownship discusses plants and animals a bleach solution (1/2 cup of bleach to cemeteries ordinance; couple 5 gallons of water.) requests to have cremated Compiled by Sharon Stone • A short EGLE video from a past remains buried together More than 64 boat landing events Landing Blitz shows how easy it is to are planned across the state to mark clean, drain and dry boats and trailers. By Hannah Ball this year’s Aquatic Invasive Species “Everyone has a part to play in Fenton Twp. — How many Awareness Week, June 27 to July 4. helping prevent the spread of invasive cremated remains can be buried Public awareness about the impacts species,” said Kevin Walters, aquatic in one cemetery plot? of harmful, nonnative aquatic plants biologist with EGLE. “Education is The Fenton Township Board of and animals is critical to protecting key to protecting Michigan’s incredible Trustees discussed this question Michigan’s ecosystems, tourism and natural resources.” at the Monday, June 21 meeting Watercraft owners are urged to re- economy. Events at boat launches are contin- during the first reading for a pos- move all aquatic organisms, including According to the Michigan Depart- gent on weather and volunteer avail- sible amendment to the cemeter- plants, from watercraft and trailers ment of Energy, Great Lakes and En- ability. ies ordinance. before launching or transporting to ergy (EGLE), the boat landing events AIS Awareness Week is sponsored Fenton Township has one are part of the eighth annual Landing protect Michigan’s ecosystems, tour- cemetery, Gage Cemetery, on N. by EGLE’s Water Resources Division, Blitz in which representatives of state ism and economy. Photo: Michigan.gov Fenton Road between Thompson in partnership with the departments of departments and local partners such and N. Long Lake roads. It was Natural Resources and Agriculture and as lake associations and cooperative originally established in 1856. of the material in a trash receptacle or Rural Development, federal agencies The current ordinance states invasive species management areas otherwise away from the water body, and private and nonprofit organiza- that, “Only one person may be give boaters tips to prevent the spread if possible. tions. For more information about AIS buried in a cemetery plot, except of harmful species and comply with • Wash boats and trailers before leav- Awareness Week or the AIS Landing for a mother and infant or two recently-updated laws. The Landing ing the access area, if possible, or at a Blitz visit Michigan’s invasive species children buried at the same time.” Blitz website allows you to search for nearby car wash or at home. web site at Michigan.gov/Invasives. Thomas Broecker, operations an event near you. Similar AIS Land- manager/deputy clerk, said a ing Blitz events will be held in each of couple approached the township the Great Lakes states and Canadian to inquire about having both their provinces. cremated remains interred in the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued a same plot. Broecker said it was a proclamation to mark Aquatic Invasive reasonable request, but the town- Species Awareness Week and raise ship ordinance currently restricts awareness about this important issue it to one person, with the excep- to help prevent the spread of invasive tion for a mother and infant or two aquatic plants and organisms. children buried at the same time. Follow these simple steps to avoid The amendment proposed on the proliferation of aquatic invasive Monday, June 21 would allow more species: Turn Turnyour your exceptions: A, a mother and an in- MUCK MEN fant may be buried together; B, two Required actions — it’s the law in children can be buried at the same Michigan POND & LAKE RESTORATION mucky pond into time; C, the non-cremated remains • Remove all aquatic organisms, includ- TurnmuckyTurn your your pond into of one person and the cremated ing plants, from watercraft and trailers staycation fun! remains of a second person; D, the before launching or transporting. muckymucky pondTurn pond into your into cremated remains of two people. • Remove all drain plugs and drain all staycation fun! See REMAINS on 9 water from bilges, ballast tanks and live staycationstaycationmucky fun!pond fun! into wells before transporting a watercraft. We remove the muck and weeds from all types of ponds including: farmstaycation ponds, association ponds,fun! private ponds, irrigation ponds and more! I would be less • Dispose of unused bait in the trash, We remove the muck and weeds fromWe service all types ponds of ponds from including: 1/8th acre to 5 acres. not in the water. restrictive than this, We remove the muck and weedsfarmTo ponds, fromreceive all typesassociation a FREE of ponds preliminary ponds,including: private farm proposal ponds, ponds, forassociation irrigationyour project, ponds, ponds private visit and our ponds, more! website irrigation and ponds fill and out more! the proposal questionnaire! We service ponds from 1/8th acre to 5 acres. actually.‘‘ Why just two We removeWe the service muck and ponds weeds from from 1/8th all types acre of ponds to 5 including:acres. To farm receive ponds, a association FREE preliminary ponds, private proposal ponds, irrigation for your ponds and more! 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Dispose 8 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Consumers Energy announces proposal to end coal use by 2025 nIf approved by Michigan • Use 90 percent clean energy resources by 2040; Public Service Commission, • Build nearly 8,000 megawatts of solar would lead Michigan’s clean energy to power Michigan’s homes and energy transformation businesses by 2040; • Stay on the path to achieve net zero Consumers Energy announced carbon emissions, and Wednesday, June 23 a sweeping pro- • Save customers about $650 million posal to stop using coal as a fuel source through 2040. for electricity by 2025 —15 years faster If approved by the Michigan Public than currently planned. The plan would Service Commission, the updated plan make the company one of the first in the would speed closure of our three coal- nation to go coal-free and provide a fired units at the Campbell generating 20-year blueprint to meet Michigan’s complex near Holland. energy needs while protecting the en- • Campbell 1 and 2, collectively capable vironment for future generations. of producing more than 600 megawatts “We are proud to lead Michigan’s of electricity, would retire in 2025 — clean energy transformation and be one roughly six years sooner than their of the first utilities in the country to end scheduled design lives. coal use,” President and CEO Garrick • Campbell 3, capable of generating Rochow said. “We are committed to be- 840 MW, would also retire in 2025 ing a force of change and good stewards — roughly 15 years sooner than its of our environment, producing reliable, scheduled design life. affordable energy for our customers The updated proposal also calls for while caring for our communities dur- moving up closure of Karn 3 and 4, ing this transition.” units that run on natural gas and fuel The plan, which requires regulatory oil and can generate more than 1,100 approval, ensures Consumers Energy MW to meet peak demand, to 2023 will be: — about eight years sooner than their • Be among the first utilities in the nation design lives. to go coal-free by 2025; See COAL USE on 10 myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 27, 2021 9 REMAINS two cremated remains being allowed Continued from Page 7 to be placed in one grave however Treasurer John Tucker asked if it I have heard of some cemeteries included restrictions on the relationship that will allow as many as four,” between the two people, and Broecker he said. A resident asked if the said no. The board spoke in favor of cremated remains have to be put in something, and Broecker said any re- not having restrictions on this. mains have to be contained in a vault, Trustee Mark Goupil said, “I would which can be plastic or concrete. be less restrictive than this, actually. The second reading will take place Why just two cremated remains in at the Tuesday, July 6 meeting. one plot? Knowing what I’ve done in my career, I’ve had several times Cemeteries Ordinance, where there’s been more than two Section 7 of Ordinance No. 453 people perish at the same time in the The ordinance states that “not less same family.” than 36 hours’ notice shall be given in Broecker said two people seemed to advance of any time of any funeral to be the standard, but they can change it. allow for the opening of the cemetery Supervisor Vince Lorraine, and plot(s).” more members of the board, agreed Appropriate permits and the appro- with Goupil and spoke in favor of not priate identification of the person(s) restricting it to two people. to be buried there shall be presented However, Clerk Robert Krug said to either the Cemetery Sexton or the there could be a state law that limits Township Clerk prior to interment. the number of remains that can be “Where such permit has been lost or buried in one plot to two people. destroyed, the Township Clerk shall RJ Sharp, president of business be satisfied, from his or her records, operations/funeral director, at Sharp that the person to be buried in the Funeral Homes, said there’s no state cemetery plot is an authorized and ap- law he’s aware of that limits the num- propriate one before any interment is ber of cremated remains being placed commenced or completed. All graves in one grave. shall be located in an orderly and neat “Every cemetery that we have appearing manner within the confines worked with has their own individu- of the cemetery plot involved,” the al restrictions. The most common is ordinance states. 10 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com COAL USE FIRE of Davis Street caught fire, the 37- Atlas. Fire crews set up on Davis foot motorhome, three vehicles and a Street and Moffett Court to battle the Continued from Page 8 Continued from Front Page “Consumers Energy is committed garage with the home on Moffett Court multiple blazes. Fenton Township Fire Chief Ryan to a just transition away from coal had extensive damage. Volz said all of the homeowners Volz said the fire department respond- as a fuel source for electricity,” said Davis Street is a narrow road with were insured. He said five different ed to a report of a motorhome that had Brandon Hofmeister, senior vice one entrance from N. Long Lake Road. insurance agencies, the fire marshal caught fire on the north side of the road Moffett Court also is off N. Long Lake president for governmental, regula- in the 2400 block of Davis Street at Road, near the far west dead end of and an engineering firm would con- tory and public affairs. “We sup- 2:58 a.m. The motorhome was close to Davis Street, but the two roads do tinue sorting through all the damage. ported employees and communities a garage, which also caught fire. Volz not connect. The fire chief said the fire appears to impacted by our 2016 coal retire- said he arrived on scene at 3:06 a.m. Assisting through mutual aid were be electrical in nature and accidental. ments by finding new roles for work- and the structure was 50% involved. Fenton City, Linden City, Mundy The investigation will continue and ers who wanted to stay, fulfilling our In all, two homes on the lakeside Township, Argentine Township and likely last past the upcoming holiday. environmental responsibilities at the sites and helping local leaders pursue new economic possibilities. We plan to follow the same philosophy to help those affected by the proposed Camp- bell and Karn retirements.” To ensure continued reliable, af- fordable energy for Michigan and the Midwest during this historic transition away from coal generation, Consumers Energy proposes buying four existing natural gas-fired power plants in the state: Covert Generating Station in Van Buren County; Dear- born Industrial Generation in Wayne County; Kalamazoo River Generat- ing Station in Kalamazoo County; and Livingston Generating Station in Otsego County. The proposed purchases require state and federal regulatory approvals. The Kalama- zoo River and Livingston plants are smaller and used primarily to meet peak demand. These natural gas plants — along with Consumers Energy’s current natural gas-fired power plants in Zeeland and Jackson — would sup- ply steady, reliable electricity for homes and businesses as the company invests more heavily in renewable energy and continues to explore emerging technology to minimize impact on the environment. Consumers Energy’s proposal creates price stability and, by using natural gas as a fuel source to generate baseload power, will save customers about $650 million through 2040 compared to its current plan. Further, the increased use of demand man- agement tools such as energy waste reduction programs will give custom- ers more control over their monthly energy bills, equipping them to save energy and money over the long term. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 27, 2021 11 Fenton gazebo to undergo $65,000 restoration nDDA approves Dibbleville work for the gazebo in the past and hogany railings with Ipe balusters had the tooling necessary to perform • Sand existing floor Woodworks to do project; the restoration. • Remove and replace front steps with structure is one component Hart said Terry Steffey owns Dibbleville Ipe boards of whole area renovation Woodworks and serves on the DDA board. • Replace lattice panels with black By Sharon Stone Since Steffey has had so much history with Starboard with mahogany frame and The gazebo in downtown Fenton will the gazebo he offered a $20,000 discount inset mahogany lattice undergo a nearly $65,000 restoration. to the city bringing the original cost from • Removal and disposal of debris The Fenton Downtown Develop- $84,998 down to $64,998. As a DDA Work on the gazebo is expected to ment Authority (DDA) approved the board member, Steffey abstained from be done this summer and fall. expenditure at its Tuesday, June 15 voting on the expenditure. meeting at the recommendation of Future plans Michael Hart, assistant city manager Restoration includes: Hart said as big as this restoration and DDA executive director. • Small repairs on cupola project is, it is just one component of the The gazebo was constructed in the • Removal and replacement of crown entire project which includes the redo- Dibbleville Woodworks will begin res- late 1970s over a couple of years and molding at roof eaves with new ma- ing the plaza surrounding the gazebo, toration work on the gazebo near Fen- funds were raised from various sources hogany crown to match existing reconstructing the foot bridge over the and included volunteer build efforts ton City Hall this summer. Submitted photo • Sanding facia around roof Shiawassee River, and making the area from community members. Since that • Remove, sand, repair and reinstall wheelchair accessible and Americans time, there have been several efforts the heart of downtown. existing brackets and large flat panels with Disabilities (ADA) compliant. to do upkeep work and related main- Due to the specialized and complex • Remove, fabricate, and istall new large Hart said, “The whole area will be tenance on the gazebo. nature of the restoration work, the city’s decorative mahogany fretwork panels renovated and reinvented.” Hart, in a memo to the DDA Board architectural firm, The Spicer Group, • Fabricate and install new small deco- The gazebo area is a popular spot for of Directors, said currently, the gazebo reached out to Dibbleville Woodworks, rative mahogany moldings on large weddings and photo shoots, however, is in need of significant repair and up- to obtain an estimate for the restoration columns Hart said the city is not taking any book- grades in order to keep it a viable, safe, project. Dibbleville Woodworks had • Sand existing redwood columns ings until these projects are complete. and aesthetically pleasing structure in performed repairs and replacement • Remove and fabricate all new ma- See GAZEBO on 14 12 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

NEWS A small piece of Linden’s early history BRIEF n The first school in Linden was The school was taught by a woman Linden’s 150 taught in a long, low-roofed shanty, whose name has been lost in history. COMPILED BY SHARON STONE birthday celebration which stood in front of the Linden Shortly thereafter, the school was Mill site. The first teacher was the moved farther east. VILLAGE OF HOLLY OFFICES AND planned for July 16-18 daughter of Abel D. Hunt during the The Linden post office was estab- PUBLIC MEETINGS RETURN TO NORMAL TUESDAY, JULY 6 Submitted by Peter Maas, president summer of 1839. Hunt and his family lished in the fall of 1850, partially With the announcement that Gov- of the Linden Mills Historical Society had settled in Linden that very year. through the efforts of Seth Sadler. The ernor Gretchen Whitmer lifted most The following article appeared in the The building had served as a boarding first postmaster was Claudius Thomp- COVID protocols June 22, the offices Fenton Independent, Thursday, May house for the men who worked on the son. The first brick store in Linden was and public meetings will return to 4, 1971 to commemorate the upcom- saw mill and grist mill. built by James Fairbank about 1865- normal. The current meeting room ing Centennial Celebration. It tells of was not large enough to provide The following winter, Walter 66, and he opened a hardware store in 6-foot separation from other council/ the early history of Linden. Now, 50 Brown taught school in a building it. The brick Union Block on the north commission/board members or years later we again bring attention to three-quarter miles east of Linden, side of the main street, opposite the meeting attendees during the meet- Linden’s early history as we prepare later referred to as Traphagen Corners. hotel, was built in 1868-69, with I. B. ing. The meetings could have been for our Sesquicentennial Celebrations. A frame structure was built on the Hyatt as superintendent. moved to the cafeteria/commons (The following is a partial account of street running south from the hotel and The group which built the build- area, but that space was not ideal the 1971 story) either due to logistics of providing The first recorded marriage per- “Union Block.” Louisa Hillman and ing includes William Middlesworth, appropriate sound and recording John Morris were the early teachers. James Moshier, J. J. Johnson, Charles equipment. The other factor that formed in Linden was that of Jared was considered is that meeting Ball and a Miss Sage. It was solem- The building was used for about two Brown, W. H. Cook and Allen Leon- attendance and participation was nized in 1841. Lafayette Fairbank and years or until a framed building could ard, beginning in the west end. Later actually higher during electronic Almeda Hunt were among others who be erected. Moshier took charge of the hotel, meetings than it had been during also married during those years, as North of Linden, the first school which had been built in 1840 and prior in-person meetings. The offices was taught in the summer of 1840 in today has the distinction of being the and meeting rooms are scheduled were Walter Davenport and Lucinda to be sanitized at the end of June in Hunt and Alden Tupper and Louisa a small frame schoolhouse built on the longest continuous business in Gen- preparation for opening July 6. Lamb. north end of the Morris Ripley farm. esee County. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 27, 2021 13

a building report. Deputies made con- Riggs Street in the city of Fenton. Dep- Upon arrival, deputies made contact tact with the male victim, a 38-year-old uties were assisted by Fenton police to with the victim a 33-year-old Fenton POLICE & FIRE Fenton resident. The victim, who is a make contact. Contact was made with Township man who said he was review- builder, working on a new home, said the homeowner and Webster was seen ing his credit report and noticed an REPORT when he arrived he noticed several inside the house. Deputies attempted unfamiliar charge from Verizon Wire- tools missing from the job site. There to take Webster into custody and he re- less. The man said the bill was sent to COMPILED BY SHARON STONE was an estimated $2,500 worth of tools sisted all verbal orders given. Webster collection in the amount of $2,400. The taken. This incident remains under was ultimately taken into custody and victim stated he has never purchased GOODRICH MAN ARRESTED FOR investigation. Anyone with information transported to the Genesee County Jail anything for that amount through OWI AFTER RANGE ROVER is asked to contact Sgt. Snyder directly and lodged. Webster was arraigned Verizon. This incident remains under SPOTTED IN DITCH at (810) 424-4326. June 7 on two counts of resisting investigation. On Tuesday, June 1, a Genesee Coun- arrest. He was released on personal re- ty Sheriff’s deputy observed a white FENTON MAN CHARGED WITH cognizance bond. A preliminary exam HOLLY POLICE ARREST FLINT Range Rover in the ditch at North and RESISTING POLICE is set for Aug. 19. WOMAN Lahring roads in Fenton Township. On Friday, June 4, a Genesee County On Monday, June 14, at 3:40 a.m., Deputies observed a 55-year-old male Sheriff’s deputy observed a Ford FLINT WOMAN CITED FOR DRIVING Holly police officers were at a gas sta- from Goodrich stagger while exit- pickup run the stop sign at McCully WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE tion on N. Holly Road when they were ing the vehicle. The driver appeared Lane and N. Fenton Road in Fenton On Sunday, June 6, a deputy from dispatched to look for a red Dodge intoxicated and standard field sobriety Township. The vehicle was traveling at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Journey that had driven through a lawn tests were administered. The driver excessive speeds. Deputies attempted observed a GMC Terrain driving north- at the corner of Oakland and Michigan. was unable to successfully complete to make a traffic stop on the vehicle. bound on Torrey Road near Thomp- The officers noticed a red Dodge Jour- the tests. The vehicle was impounded The vehicle ultimately pulled into a son Road in Fenton Township with an ney pull to a gas pump at the gas sta- and the driver was transported to the driveway on Butcher Road. The male expired registration plate. Deputies tion. They also noted the vehicle had Genesee County Jail. Once at the jail, driver immediately exited the vehicle initiated a traffic stop and made con- fresh damage to the passenger side. a breath test was performed on the and fled from the scene ignoring the tact with the driver, a 33-year-old Flint The front grill was damaged, and it had driver. The results indicated the driver deputy’s orders to stop. Deputies were woman. A records check showed a fresh grass underneath the vehicle. The had a blood alcohol content of 0.16%. assisted by Grand Blanc Township K-9 suspended driver license. The vehicle driver was asked for ID and questioned The driver was lodged at the Genesee unit to perform a track. The track was was impounded and the driver was is- about the damage. The 30-year-old County Jail and issued an appearance unsuccessful. Approximately two hours sued a citation for driving while license Flint woman became argumentative ticket with a future court date. later, several prank phone calls came suspended with a future court date. with the officers and a records check into Fenton City Police Dispatch. The showed she was driving on a suspend- CONSTRUCTION TOOLS STOLEN IN caller, who was determined to be the FENTON TOWNSHIP MAN REPORTS ed license. One of the officers went to LIBERTY SHORES driver who fled earlier, was identified as FRAUD the reported crash location but could On Friday, June 4, Genesee County Antonio Webster, 23, of Fenton, and he On Tuesday, June 8, Genesee County not find damage that matched her vehi- Sheriff’s deputies responded to Liberty taunted sheriff’s deputies. The phone Sheriff’s deputies responded to Step- cle. She was arrested for driving on a Shores subdivision for a larceny from number was traced to a home on ping Stone Lane for a fraud complaint. suspended license. Let’s Get Grillin’! We supply outdoor cooks with everything they need! GAS • CHARCOAL • PELLET • SMOKERS • KAMADO FIRE PITS • PIZZA OVENS • CUSTOM BUILT-INS

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE The family of Roger Renwick is hosting a celebration of life for him on July 31. Renwick died Dec. 28, 2020. He was an accountant in Fenton for 60 years after taking over his father’s accounting Roger Renwick business. His mother was the librarian in town for 30 years (Margaret E. Renwick). He was recognized by Dort Financial Credit Union announces many in town by wearing his Hawaiian themed shirts and patronizing the local restaurants daily. 2021 Student Scholarship Winners Renwick served with Holly Volunteer Ambulance Grand Blanc — Dort Financial These 10 students were selected Natzke, chairperson of the Board. for 25 years. At the time of his death, he had Credit Union has selected the re- based on a variety of criteria. All He added, “These students were served on the Genesee County Board for 20 cipients of the 2020-2021 $1,000 applicants were asked to submit grateful and excited to receive this years and was still serving on it. He was an Student Scholarship Award. transcripts, letters of recommen- scholarship.” dation, and a brief essay describing active member of the community. Renwick’s “We were thrilled to receive 49 Dort Financial congratulates family invites his many former clients and friends what “Being Financially Respon- to join them for a Hawaiian-themed Ice Cream submissions for this scholarship,” sible” means to them. all the students on their scholastic Social to celebrate his life on Saturday, July 31, said Beverly Kittle, Board Direc- “The essays that were selected achievements and wishes them from 2 – 4 p.m. at Benchmark Church, 5530 tor and Chairperson of the Com- were very thoughtful and excep- much success in achieving their Runyan Lake Rd., Fenton. They will have a munity Involvement Committee. tionally well written,” said Wayne future goals and dreams. — G.G. butterfly release at 3 p.m. 16 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

JULY 4 proximately 11:45 a.m., the event will THIS WEEK’S QUALITY SPECIALS Continued from Front Page also feature family activities, food, a 125- The main churches and organizations foot slip and slide with a foam machine, involved are The Fenton Center of Hope, water balloons, live music and more. The First Baptist Church of Fenton, Faith event is free. This is the fourth year for Church of Linden, First Baptist Church of the pig roast but the first year partnering Holly, Heritage Baptist Church of Grand with several local churches and com- Blanc, and The Road Community Church munity leaders. in Fenton. “We live in a very divided world with James Bell, pastor of First Baptist many broken relationships with seem- Church of Fenton, said this event is ingly no end in sight. If anyone is going an example of churches in the county to lead the charge in restoring peace and working together. Besides the churches unity in the world, it should be through listed above, there are more from around those who are called to love their neigh- the county who are involved in the July bor as themselves,” Bell said. “We sim- BUTCHER COUNTER FEATURE MEATS 4 event. ply desire to show our “There’s a growing city true love and the U.S.D.A. CHOICE CERTIFIED BEEF U.S.D.A. INSPECTED PERFECT TRIM Our churches PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS BONELESS COUNTRY STYLE sense of cooperation power of people com- NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS PORK RIBS in our community” be- just don’t want to ing together despite tween the churches, always‘‘ talk about their differences. This $ 99 $ 99 he said. This began has never been done 12 lb. 2 lb. during the pandemic love and unity and historically in our area when these faith-based cooperation without but it’s time for age-old U.S.D.A. INSPECTED PERFECT TRIM COLONY’S HOMEMADE organizations formed a any actual display barriers to be broken BBQ STYLE PORK SPARERIBS WISCONSIN STYLE BRATWURST coalition and worked down and the love of together to deliver food of those things... Jesus to be seen by our to people in need. For James Bell city.” $ 99 $ 99 Easter, they delivered First Baptist Church of Fenton pastor They’re expecting lb. lb. ’’ 3 3 more than 9,000 Easter 800-1,000 people be- baskets to children in foster care and tween the congregations, but there could ALL NATURAL FRESH POULTRY FEATURE in hospitals. These organizations also be more depending on how many people “ALL NATURAL” U.S.D.A. GRADE A delivered more than 11,000 gift boxes to from the community attend. CHICKEN DRUMS AND THIGHS WHOLE FRYING CHICKENS healthcare workers. Bell said it’s been a difficult year-and- “A lot of our churches are working a-half for many people, and their goal is to together,” Bell said, adding that they’re provide a sense of normalcy with family $ 09 $ 99 working on more future projects. activities and a message of hope. 1 lb. 1 lb. On Sunday, a combined worship “Our churches just don’t want to service with several churches will begin always talk about love and unity and SEAFOOD CATCH OF THE DAY at 10:30 a.m. Pastors from multiple cooperation without any actual display churches will be involved in the service. of those things, and we’re hoping this “WILD CAUGHT” “WILD CAUGHT” “It’s kind of a unique thing. We’re kind can be a display of how Jesus can unite SASHIMI FRESH MICHIGAN TUNA STEAKS WHITEFISH of pioneering this. It’s across denomina- us despite our differences. I think it’s a FILLETS tions too, which is a very unique thing to strong message to send in our world. If $ 99 $ 99 do,” Bell said. no one works to end those divisions, it’s After the worship service ends at ap- 14lb. 12lb. going to get worse,” he said. PREMIUM DELI FEATURES

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PROPOSAL ance manager at Lombardo Homes, open space because more land would “You got to stop somewhere with Continued from Front Page said after the Planning Commission be used for the plots. these subdivisions. Owen Road is all Administrator Michael Deem, a repre- meetings, they addressed the two issues Tucker said there’s still no provi- subdivided. There’s too many people... sentative from Lombardo Homes and of density and lot sizes. sion that allows for anything less than we’re right at the breaking point now. from residents. On May 13, the Fenton “The positives that came out of the a 12,000 square foot minimum lot It’s going to end up being like Novi,” Township Planning Commission made meeting is that the Planning Commis- size in any of the residential zoning he said. a recommendation of approval for the sion was very encouraging and very ordinances. David Goldstein, with RE/MAX rezoning request for the Cider Creek encouraged by the large park area “Our ordinance is pretty clear on Platinum in Fenton, said speaking as subdivision development. that we proposed in the middle of the this,” he said. “I’m not going to be a resident of the area, “what’s hap- However, John Tucker, treasurer and subdivision, maintaining the perimeter voting in favor of proposal three.” pening now with someone who’d like planning commissioner, said he missed buffers, and coming to the community Tucker said he would support the other to move to Fenton and buy a home, it those two meetings and disagreed with with a moderately priced housing prod- two plans. is absolutely uncanny and unrealistic. Deem on what lot sizes are allowed uct,” he said. Deem said he and You cannot get a bid in on a house under township ordinances. We don’t have Tucker have a dif- without having to pay a premium...We Lombardo Homes is requesting to Lot size concerns ference of opinion in don’t have affordable housing in this rezone the property, which is currently Tucker doesn’t be- affordable housing what a PUD can allow. township that’s available right now. farmland, from R-3, single family resi- lieve township ordi- ‘‘in this township The purpose of PUD This is the first subdivision that’s be- dential, to planned unit development nances allow the plan zoning is to provide ing developed since the housing boom (PUD). They are requesting to build they are presenting. that’s available flexibility. crash in 2008 and that’s 13 years ago.” 122 homesites, a decrease from 142, “I don’t think right now. “It’s sort of like a Trudy Starrs, who lives next to the which was the original plan. there’s any provision David Goldstein super variance. It al- proposed entrance to Cider Creek, said Deem said Lombardo presented in our ordinance that Area resident lows give and take,” he they’re not against the development, three plans. The first plan followed allows you to reduce ’’ said. “That open space but they disapprove of it because it’s rules under the R-3 zoning district. the minimum lot width below 75 feet. is a benefit.” not a “forever home” development. The second plan is an open space plan I don’t believe there’s anything in our Jack Belzer said the ordinance needs “We don’t need more...underserved with 23 percent open space. Deem said ordinance that allows minimum lot specific parameters, and he believes it’s development in our area. We’re sur- with open space plans, developers are sizes of less than 12,000 square feet,” too vague. The PUD ordinance does not rounded by it. We don’t need it to given a bonus in regards to density over he said. provide parameters for density, which be squeezing us out anymore than what they’d be allowed to do under He said he’s a “huge fan” of bike Belzer said is a problem. it already is. We need nicer homes, traditional zoning. He said a 23 percent paths, but he doesn’t believe the ordi- “The circumstance here is there’s well-cared for homes, forever homes open space allows them 122 lots. nance allows developers to ignore the no standards,” he said, adding that for people,” she said. “It’s farmland. It The third plan, which the board ordinance requirements in exchange this could cause issues with future should be embraced as such.” discussed Monday, June 21, is a 44-per- for things like bike paths. Under developments. “Not everyone needs a 150,000- cent open space plan. With more open straight R-3 zoning, the minimum lot Tucker agreed with him. $200,000 home. I’m sorry. If you build space, they’re proposing smaller lot width allowed is 100 feet and they’re While lot size issues are normally that kind of home there, there’s going sizes under R-3 zoning. Deem said one allowed 20,000 square feet minimum worked out during the site plan ap- goal of the master plan is to provide lot size if you have sanitary sewer. This proval process, Tucker said if they to be transient people that are just that. more open space. area does not. With no approve the rezoning to Coming and going. Not taking care of Based on the 43 percent open space sanitary sewer installed, PUD, they’d also be ap- their places… Build fewer homes on plan in R-3, they’d typically be allowed they’re allowed one lot You got to proving the lot sizes. big lots.” a lot width of 75 feet and minimum per acre. Since the area is stop somewhere She also said traffic is “horrific” on lot size of 12,000 square feet. What approximately 67 acres, Home value concerns Linden Road already. ‘‘ John Starrs said they need to look Lombardo proposed is a minimum lot they would be allowed with these and public input width of 70 feet and a minimum lot size that many lots. Using net subdivisions. At an earlier meeting, more at the Linden and Owen roads of 9,100 square feet. intersection. “Sooner or later, someone acreage, they would be Chris Ward Deem said a goal of the In addition to the open space, they’ve allowed 65 one-acre lots. Linden resident master plan is to “provide needs to address it. That intersection also been in talks with the LAFF (Lin- With a 20 percent or ’’ a variety of housing types now is ridiculous. At 5 at night, cars den, Argentine Township, Fenton, more open space plan, to meet the needs of each are lined up close to Whitaker because Fenton Township) Pathway group the minimum lot width can be reduced stage of life, whether they are first time there’s stop and go and people can’t get to construct an 8-foot wide pathway from 100 to 75 feet and they are allowed home owners, looking to start a family, through,” he said. through the subdivision. 12,000 square foot lots. Based on the or seeking a place for retirement.” The board spoke briefly about re- The main concerns from residents density bonus and the minimum lot At one Planning Commission meet- questing a traffic study be done. are noise, the value of homes, density, size set under R-3 zoning, a 67.5-65.65 ing, commissioner Mark Mustola said On June 22, Lombardo Homes sewer management, stormwater man- acre property with 43 percent open during the master plan process, they requested that its rezoning request agement, groundwater management space would be allowed 94 lots. The found that Fenton Township has a lack be removed from the Tuesday, July 6 and more. Deem said they also heard minimum lot size for a development of affordable home inventory. meeting agenda. Due to the number of concerns about traffic on Linden and with 43 percent open space would be On Monday, June 21, multiple traffic complaints from residents, the Lobdell roads, especially with the 12,000 square feet. residents expressed concerns with the company will have a traffic impact Deer Run Soccer Park so close and on However, with 75-foot wide lots proposed size of the homes. study done to determine the impact Sundays around church time. with a minimum of 12,000 square feet, Chris Ward, who grew up on Lobdell of the subdivision on the area. This Lyle Winn, development compli- they would no longer have 43 percent Road, said he thinks it’s a “bad idea.” is estimated to take four to six weeks. 18 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com

House Bill 4561: Waive some state employers and benefit claimants, with license fees in epidemic vocabulary based on a fourth-grade POLICE & FIRE MICHIGAN To make restaurants and other food reading level. service establishments and vendors Passed 60 to 49 in the House afflicted by government epidemic lock- Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES REPORT Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES downs eligible for refunds on the fees COMPILED BY SHARON STONE they pay under various state license LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY regimes. The House also passed Senate Bill 285: Require ID to vote, authorize exceptions GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP related bills applying similar provisions MAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE — Compiled by Sharon Stone — to other occupational or business To require a person to show an original or a copy of identification when request- CRASH licensing regimes. On Saturday, June 19 at 8:47 MichiganVotes.org is a free, non-partisan ing an absentee ballot in person or by Passed 97 to 10 in the House p.m., Oakland County Sheriff’s website created by the Mackinac Center for mail, with those unable to do so getting Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES deputies responded to a per- Public Policy to provide concise, non-partisan, Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES a “provisional” ballot. Also passed were plain-English descriptions of every bill and sonal injury crash on northbound Senate Bills 303 and 304 to authorize Dixie Highway at Rattalee Lake vote in the Michigan House and Senate. This the provisional ballots, which require a report was released Friday, June 18. House Bill 4434: Cancel delivery of Road in Springfield Township. $300 weekly federal unemployment voter to show documents within six days The Crash Reconstruction Unit that verify his or her identity and address House Bill 4066: Preempt local bonus payments assisted deputies from the for the vote to be counted. knife carry restrictions To end further state participation in the Springfield Township substation Passed 19 to 16 in the Senate To preempt local governments or $300 per week “supplemental” federal with what turned out to be a fatal Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Dist. 14) YES authorities from enacting any or- unemployment benefits authorized crash. The preliminary investiga- Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Dist. 15) YES dinance, rule, or tax relating to the by congress in epidemic “stimulus” tion revealed that a 50-year-old Sen. Lana Theis (R-Dist. 22) YES transportation, possession, carrying, bills. News reports indicate 25 other Clarkston man and a 49-year-old Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) NO sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, states have refused the benefits as of passenger were exiting left out licensing, registration, or use of a knife the date of this vote, due to concerns Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES of a parking lot onto northbound or knife making components that is they incentivize people not to work Dixie Highway in a 2019 Ford more restrictive than state law. when jobs are plentiful. The bill would Senate Bill 362: Authorize certain Explorer when they collided with Passed 69 to 41 in the House also require the state unemployment developer tax breaks, and housing a northbound 1997 Harley David- Rep. Bob Bezotte (R-Dist. 47) YES agency to use clear and concise subsidies son Motorcycle. The operator of Rep. Mike Mueller (R-Dist. 51) YES plain language in communications to To authorize a new form of property the Harley Davidson motorcycle, tax break for developers who refurbish a 44-year-old Grand Blanc Town- or build rental housing and rent out at ship man, and his passenger, a least 30 percent of the proposed units 38-year-old Grand Blanc Town- at below-market prices to households ship woman, were transported with incomes less than 120 percent of to Ascension Genesys by the the median for their county (dubbed Groveland Township Fire Depart- “attainable housing”). The bill would ment. The operator of the motor- authorize a 50 percent property tax cut cycle died from his injuries and on the structures. Also passed was the passenger is being treated the related Senate Bill 360, to grant ® for minor injuries. The occupants Leaf-guard is guaranteed never income tax breaks to these develop- of the Ford Explorer were not to clog* *Or we’ll clean your ers, which the Senate Fiscal Agency injured. The operator of the mo- gutters for FREE reports would bring “unknown and torcycle and the passenger were • Seamless, one-piece system keeps potentially significant” costs. both wearing helmets at the time out leaves, pine needles, and debris. Passed 28 to 7 in the Senate of the crash and the operator • Eliminates the risk of falling off a Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Dist. 14) NO had a cycle endorsement. Both ladder to clean clogged gutters. Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Dist. 15) NO occupants of the Ford Explorer • Durable, all weather tested system Sen. Lana Theis (R-Dist. 22) NO were wearing seatbelts. Alcohol not a flimsy attachment. Sen. Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) YES does not appear to have been *Guaranteed not to clog for as long as you own your home Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES a factor in this crash. The crash remains under investigation. Senate Bill 422: Authorize addition- al subsidies for developers To create another type of selective Special Offers streetcar transit police are considered property tax break that local elected For a limited time on a complete officials can give to certain developers, full law enforcement officers; House LeafGuard system! this one granting a 50 percent cut for Bill 4540 does the same for the Detroit up to 12 years for residential develop- “People Mover” monorail. The bill would $99 INSTALLATION also amend the state vehicle code to Does not include material costs. Expires 7/31/2021 ments. Passed 28 to 7 in the Senate add rules of the road for “streetcars” DINNER TO GO! Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Dist. 14) NO and regular vehicles that share the road FREE $50 VISA GIFT CARD Sen. Jim Runestad (R-Dist. 15) NO with them, and also prescribes personal with in-home estimate! Sen. 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Jim Ananich (D-Dist. 27) YES To establish that Detroit “Q-Line” Sen. Ken Horn (R-Dist. 32) YES Linden’s Lund is our four-time Boys Basketball Player of the Year By David Troppens He became our publications four-time The First-Team All-BCAM (All-State) Editor’s Note: Due to COVID-19 and Tri-County Boys Basketball Player of the performer finished his senior season by the limited time between the winter and Year. averaging 17.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.3 spring sports seasons, the sports staff Lund deserves it. From the first minute assists and 3.8 steals. He ended his career decided to hold on our winter player of he walked on the court as a varsity play- as the school’s all-time leading scorer as the year stories after the spring season. er for the Linden Eagles, he’s been the well. His final game of his career was Here’s the first of those stories. team’s star player. He’s the player every memorable as well. Blake Lund accomplished something team fears and is the player they worry The Eagles trailed in a Divison 1 dis- no tri-county basketball player has ever about beating them any given Tuesday or trict semifinal contest against the Howell done this season. Friday night. See LUND on 22 SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2021 | PAGE 19 | MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS

Linden’s Blake Lund (right) is our four- Sports time Tri-County Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Photo: Christopher Summers Wednesday Night Races at the Park record high numbers By David Troppens who compete in the half-mile Flint Twp. — When it race, Arden had some help, comes to extreme runners at running with her mom, Linda Linden County Park, it’s hard Lampi, during her lap around to beat Clara Fowler, 5, and her the park. Clara, who competed younger sister Arden Fowler, 3. in her first Wednesday Night Due to the COVID-19 pan- Races at the Park when she demic, the annual Wednesday was only 2, ran most of her first Night Races at the Park weren’t lap among her peers and then held last year for the first time was joined by her uncle during since they became a fixture at while he tried to keep up with Linden County Park during the her and take photos of her run. summer of 2002, but that didn’t Both had cheering sections — stop the sisters. their father David Fowler and Egged by their uncle and grandmother Sharon Lampi. aunt, the two came to the park “It’s good for them to be out last summer competing for here with other kids running,” prizes on a course personally father David Fowler said. marked for their age and abil- “They enjoy it.” ity. That continued earlier this The first of four scheduled spring as well and, finally, on races at Linden County Park Wednesday the sisters were was a pretty big success. The rewarded. They were actually ages of the 65 runners compet- able to run with peers their age ing in the events ranged from 2 at the first Wednesday Night to competitors in their 70s. Per- Races at the Park held dur- haps the oldest competitor was ing the 2021 season at Linden Gary Mundy, 76, who has been County Park. attending the races annually for The Wednesday Night Races at the Park had a successful first “I like running and I like the years. The races are as short as week on Wednesday as 65 runners competed at Linden County prizes,” Clara said, referring to a half-mile for the younger ages the awards she won during her and the longest distance is three Park. (Top) The 1/2-mile race had the most competitors and personal races and to the ribbon miles. In between there is a one- the youngest field. (Left) Clara Fowler runs down a hill with a she won Wednesday for com- mile race and a two-mile event. few runners following her. (Immediately above) The two-mile pleting her half-mile race. The two-mile event is run in and three-mile race has just begun. Photos: David Troppens Like many young runners See RACES on 21 20 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Sports staff struggles with placing of teams in middle of Top 10 poll By David Troppens this poll. Holly had a senior dominated Many times when the sports staff does team and had an outstanding season. The these top team polls, most of the squads Bronchos finished the season with an fall into place really well. overall record of 25-10-2, playing games But it seems there are always a time or seemingly every moment there was a two in each poll where that isn’t the case. chance. They flirted early on with possi- This installment of the 2021 Tri-Coun- bly contending for the league crown with ty Spring Terrific Top 10 is a classic ex- a solid start, but finished a distant second ample when it gets hard. with a 16-4-2 league record. It’s a strong We have a league championship team record, but Goodrich ended up running that dominated during regular season way with the title with a 21-1 mark. Holly The Fenton play, but when it came to the postseason, had a nice sweep against Fenton to earn boys golf team struggled. And we also had some pretty its second-place league finish, but when (above) is No. strong teams competing in relatively es- the postseason came they lost a tight 4-2 5 on our Terrific tablished sports who didn’t win league district opening contest against the Tigers. 10 poll, while crowns and none really advanced terribly So where do the Bronchos rank? the Fenton boys far in the postseason tournaments either, We have them at No. 8. They possibly baseball team but even with that said were respected could’ve gone lower but probably could was placed at squads. How the heck do you rank these be argued another position higher as well. the No. 6 spot. teams? Well, today we rank our No. 8 to They were a really tough team to figure No. 5 teams, and this is the date we have out for this poll. in the title hunt for at least a co-champi- ing to get their rematch with Linden in to deal with these questions. Let’s see No. 7 - Lake Fenton girls soccer: onship right until the Blue Devils’ final district play, and they did their part by how we deal with it. It’s very likely if we The Blue Devils were a challenge to Metro contest of the year, a tight 2-1 beating Fenton 2-0 in the district semifi- did this poll each week for the next four figure out just as well. They were a loss to eventual league champion and nal. However, once Linden lost to Clio in weeks, the order may be different depend- great story. They were a team of most- state-ranked Linden. The Blue Devils the other semifinal game, it looked like ing on the sports staff’s current mood. ly freshmen and sophomores trying to were the only real team to give the Ea- the district was the Blue Devils’ to win. No. 8 - Holly baseball: The Bronchos navigate the Flint Metro League, and gles a challenge in league play. However, Clio continued its amazing were one of the toughest teams to rank in did so impressively. Lake Fenton was The Blue Devils were supposedly go- See TOP 10 on 21 When Comfort Matters! Tigers’ Robertson wins his duel with Roger Clemens during 2006 Editor’s Note: Sports edi- start of the season. tor David Troppens has been Game summary: It was a Detroit Tigers’ fan from his an outstanding pitchers’ duel earliest memories during his against Clemens and Detroit childhood. Through the years starter Nate Robertson. The he’s collected historical radio game remained scoreless un- and television broadcasts of til the seventh. In Houtson’s Detroit Tigers games. During seventh the Astros had a run- the summer, he’ll be featuring ner on third with no out after some of these games through “Tiger baseball is Preston Wilson singled and his collection based on the on the air.” went to third on a bad pickoff actual date of our current throw by Robertson. Hous- SINCE 1941! publication. ton was unable to score. Robertson got June 27, 2006 ex-Tiger Brad Ausmus to strike out, got Detroit 4, Houston 0 Adam Everett to pop out to Chris Shel- Network/Announcers: Dan Dicker- don at first and then got Willie Taveras to Staley’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning son and Jim Price on WDFN-FM. ground out to Ramon Santiago at second Background: In 2006, the Tigers to end the threat. 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For that reason we placed Continued from Page 19 conjunction with those who verdict by shootout against the them at sixth. And this also helps run the three-mile race through Blue Devils. Clio ended up los- Holly’s credentials considering the park and wide open paths ing decisively in the regional the Bronchos went 2-1 against through the woods. semifinals. the Tigers during the season. “They are close to home,” Lake Fenton ended with a No. 5 - Fenton boys golf: The Tigers were a tough one Mundy said. “The only race I strong 10-4 overall record, ac- to initially figure out where to ran last year was the Crim and tually finished third in league place, but it became evident that that was by myself. I missed it.” play and weren’t able to win a The Lake Fenton varsity girls they should be ahead of each of Another regular is Holly district. But at the same time, the soccer team was No. 7 in the other teams for one simple resident Brian Burnell, 55. Blue Devils did finish ahead of a our Terrific 10 poll. Photo: David reason — they dominated their While he’s been attending state ranked team. Troppens Flint Metro League foes. The the races for many years, two The future is filled with prom- Tigers went 11-0 in dual action, seasons ago was the first time ise for this young team. The Bobcats led throughout and usually crushing their Metro op- he earned the Extreme Runner No. 6 - Fenton baseball: looked poised to win comfort- Arden Fowler, 3, runs with ponents and also won the league medal — an award given to all They only finished third in the ably entering the seventh inning. her mom, Linda Lampi, tournament by a comfortable 25 the runners who attend all four Metro League, but posted a However, the Tigers got the during Wednesday’s race. strokes. Their Metro dominance events. strong 17-5 league mark while game-tying run on the basepaths Photo: David Troppens was on display the first day of “I like coming out here be- doing so. They also finished with and ended up losing a 5-2 verdict the season right to the end of the cause it’s very casual. It’s an ter letting it go the last year.” a solid 24-10-1 record overall. in the district title game. season with state qualifier Dylan enjoyable family atmosphere. Apparently a lot of people However, the Tigers saw their It didn’t seem to mean too Davidson leading the way. “I missed this last year. If missed the races. Attendance postseason run end short of what much at the time in terms of im- However, the Tigers didn’t stack there was one thing I missed it was the highest it’s been in they had hoped. Fenton defeated proving Fenton’s resume, but up so well against their regional was this. I have different agen- years with participants and Holly 4-2 and Swartz Creek 7-3 Grand Blanc ended up winning foes. They shot a 349 at region- das each time I run, getting family bringing more than 100 in their first two district con- a state championship and the Ti- als and finished 13th in the 18- ready for something. This time people to the park. tests, but then faced tourney gers had a chance to beat them. team field. it’s just to get back in shape af- CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM hosts Grand Blanc in the finals. In fact, the Tigers gave Grand CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM

TIGERS’ New York scored two runs in the top of Continued from Page 20 the inning. Detroit scored a run in the bot- tion as he left. Dan Wheeler relieved Cle- tom of the 17th, but ended up losing 10-9. mens and Craig Monroe followed with Tigers vs. Clemens: Detroit would a double to left enabling both runners to face Clemens one more time in 2007. In 48 score. Monroe moved to third on an error. starts against the Tigers, Clemens posted a Sheldon grounded out for the second out 26-11 record, tossing three shutouts. but then Brandon Inge reached on an er- So how did some of the Tiger greats do ror, enabling Monroe to score. The Tigers against Clemens? Alan Trammell held a suddenly led 3-0 in front of 39,852 enthu- .364 batting average (24-for-66) against siastic fans at Comerica Park. Alexis Go- the Rocket, hitting two home runs. Tram- mez added a solo home run in the eighth. mell’s long-time double play partner, Lou Joel Zumaya and Doug Jones each Whitaker, also had success against Cle- tossed one inning of shutout relief, finish- mens, batting .338 (22-for-65) with three ing off the shutout of Houston. home runs. Looking back: Dickerson and Price On the other side of the spectrum, Cecil spent a lot of time talking about the last Fielder had no success against Clemens, time the Tigers faced Clemens during collecting just two hits in 46 at bats (.043). the lousy 2003 season. Actually, it was He never homered against the Rocket. the second-last time they faced Clemens, Detroit manager Jim Leyland on but it was worth remembering the con- Roger Clemens: “He will out-compete test. Then with the Yankees, New York you. He has that mean-streak and I say led 7-1 in the fifth inning as Clemens was that in a good way.” pursuing his 300th victory. It seemed like Jim Price mentioning “the art of he was destined to earn it. But the 2003 pitching”: Maybe I missed it, but I didn’t Tigers, who held a 43-119 record fought recall Price making one of his most fa- back, tied the game at 8 and forced Cle- mous comments even once during the mens to no decision. The game remained contest. Hard to believe considering it tied at 7-all until the 17th inning when was a pitchers’ duel involving Clemens. 22 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com LUND � Concrete Coatings Continued from Page 19 Highlanders 33-18 at halftime with Lund being held scoreless in the open- ing half. The second half was a different sto- ry. Lund scored 33 second-half points and Linden had a great chance to earn the victory before falling 66-62 at Howell High School. “At halftime I got a lot of encour- agement,” Lund said after the contest. “I was told to (take) my shot, and in the second half when it came time, my teammates got me open. “I think confidence is the best thing you can have in any sport, and know- ing that a shot is going to go in just helps you that much more. I thought Linden’s Blake Lund (right) is our !�a��!� back-breaking ® work of moving your contents! Sit that from an early age — to be confi- four-time Tri-County Boys Basketball back and relax knowing we have you covered. dent with every shot I take.” Player of the Year. He finished his It was just one of many great mo- career as Linden’s all-time leading �!:e�!���in an on-site ments in the 2021 graduate’s four-year scorer. Photo: Christopher Summers ® locked storage unit so you can rest assured your things are dry and safe. varsity career. As a freshman he av- eraged 16 points a game, leading the gles never earned a district crown dur- Eagles to a 13-8 overall record. His ing his tenure with the squad. Some as we ® liven up your space with our lifetime sophomore season he led the Eagles of that wasn’t his fault. Lund was hurt warranted coating system called GatorGuard ! Then we return and to a Flint Metro League championship his sophomore season, and during his safely place your items where by averaging 15.8 points a game and we found them. junior season, COVID-19 ended the 3.4 assists a contest. That was just the district tourney after a semifinal vic- halfway point. In his junior season, his talent sky- tory against Holly. Google Lund was happy he was able to Reviews***** rocketedALL from TRICOUNTYa statistical standpoint. GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM He averaged 23 points a game while have a senior season. dishingPlayer offour the assist Year a game. He also First“First, team I want Gradeto say I’m School thank- grabbedChristina 4.5 Lamb rebounds and had 2.5 fulMacy we Phillips had the chance Senior to play,” Lake Fenton Lund Emma Tooley Senior Holly steals Class a Seniorcontest. • He Team led theLake Eagles Fenton to an said. “That’s the first thing that has 18-2 regular season record and a per- Korryn Smith Senior Fenton
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The community is invited to watch the Silver Lake Ski Club perform its ski shows on Silver Lake on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. After a year of no shows because of the pandemic, Jeremy Ameen, the club’s president, said the dozens of skiers are excited to be back performing. Submitted photo

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NOTICE: STREET CLOSINGS IN DOWNTOWN FENTON Word Search Beginning Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21, and continuing every Thursday and Friday through mid-October, S. LeRoy Street from Caroline Street to Shiawassee Avenue, and Shiawassee Avenue from S. LeRoy to Adelaide Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 4 to 9 p.m. Detour signage surrounding these closings will be posted.

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Answers in this edition of the Tri-County Times 800.521.3796 Answers in this edition of the Tri-County Times 30 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Obituaries James Oran Reid Guy Ritchie William Gordon ”Reload” Wentz, Sr. Guy Ritchie - age 91, died June 1938 - 2021 19, 2021. Services provided by 1949 - 2021 Sharp Funeral Homes. www. covers of Avenue of James Oran sharpfuneralhomes.com. William Gordon Reid – age several ”Reload” Flags. He also 83, of Holly, Chet Atkins’ Wentz, Sr. was a volunteer passed away masterpieces. - age 71, of at Tomek Tuesday, June The childhoods Fenton, died Elementary 22, surrounded of his Friday, June School in by his loving children and 18, 2021 at his Fenton for family. He was grandchildren Jimmie Gibson home after a many years. He born in Rock were Jimmie Gibson - age courageous enjoyed golfing Hill, SC, to permeated 78, died June 19, 2021. battle with and bowling; William Macklin by the Services provided by Sharp Leukemia. but had a real and Maggie sound of Jim Funeral Homes. www. Funeral passion riding (Rainey) Reid. playing Black sharpfuneralhomes.com. services were with the Patriot Deeply loved Mountain Rag, held 1 PM Guard and husband of Cannonball, In Tuesday, June the Michigan Sharron (Long) the Mood, Via 22, 2021 at Biker Helping to whom he was married for Con Dios, and other melodies Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Veterans. But most of all he nearly 60 years. In addition that kept him challenged. His Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake loved and cherished his family. to his wife, Jim leaves three wife, Sharron, recalls that when Juanita Holland- Road, Fenton (A live stream Surviving are his wife 45 years, daughters, Linda (Larry) Avery he was in his 20s, they saw the Minton of the service can be viewed Bonnie; daughter, Dawn of IL, Angela (Ed) Robak of movie Dr. Zhivago and he went Juanita Holland-Minton on William’s obituary page at (John) Small of Byron; son, Holly, and Elizabeth Bidinger home and immediately began - age 87, died June 21, www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). William Gordon “Billy” (Mary of MA; grandchildren, Adam, to teach himself “Lara’s Theme 2021. Services provided by Pastor Brad Foster officiating. Stephens) Wentz, Jr. of Fenton; Amanda, Daniel, Lauren, and “; he persisted until he could Sharp Funeral Homes. www. Visitation was held at the funeral grandchildren, Sydney, Sam, Lily; and a great-granddaughter, play it flawlessly. Jim was an sharpfuneralhomes.com. home Tuesday from 11 AM Jaxon, and Caitlyn; sisters-in- Maeve. Jim had a long abundantly skilled man who until the time of the service. law, Jolene Wentz of GA, Penny career in the sand and gravel could arrange a piece of music, Those desiring may make (John) Lucia of Grosse Ile, Terry industry. He designed several solve a complex engineering contributions to Great Lakes (Walter) McCurdy of Harrisville, sand plants and he was the problem, and build or fix about National Cemetery (Avenue and Laurie Thomas of Fenton; principal inventor and designer anything. In his later years of Flags) or Michigan Bikers brothers-in-law, Kenneth of an innovative system for he was most proud of his Lawrence “Larry” Helping Veterans. William Landers of Fenton, Thomas cleaning industrial paint drums, long marriage, his daughters, was born October 6, 1949 (Diane) Landers of Byron, which was awarded a patent. and his exceptionally close Shoup in Braddock, PA, the son of Robert Landers of Davison, and Throughout his life, Jim was and loving relationships with Lawrence “Larry” Shoup Stanford and Helen (Gordon) John (Diane) Landers of OH; an accomplished guitarist who his grandchildren. Visitation - age 94, died June 19, Wentz. He was a 1967 graduate and several nieces; nephews; was regularly asked to perform was held from 1 - 4 PM with 2021. Services provided by of Turtle Creek High School in and cousins. He was preceded at area churches and other a Memorial Service that Sharp Funeral Homes. www. Pennsylvania. He retired from in death by his parents; sisters, community events. He was followed at 4 PM on Friday, sharpfuneralhomes.com. GM Lake Orion after 34 years Bessie Reed and Stanette recognized by musicians across June 25, 2021 at the Dryer of service. He was a member Wentz; and brothers, Rick and Michigan for his exceptional Funeral Home, Holly. www. of the Fenton Masonic Lodge Mark Wentz. The family wishes five-finger style and his expert dryerfuneralhomeholly.com. #109 F&A.M.; he also was a to extend special thanks to Pam. member of the Highlanders-Elf Tributes may be shared at www. Khurafeh Shrine. William served sharpfuneralhomes.com. Are your teeth like stars on the Advisor Council at Great Lakes National Cemetery and that come out at night? was also the Chairman of the Implant retained dentures VIEW OBITUARIES ONLINE. TCTIMES.COM starting $ as low as 2999 *Fee includes 2 implants and Norman Crain Joseph Husocki conversion of existing dentures. Norman Crain - age Joseph Husocki - age Call today for your free consultation and x-rays to see if implants are right for you! 90, died June 22, 2021. 89, died June 18, 2021. Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. Steven A. Sulfaro, D.D.S sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. 607 North Saginaw Street Holly, Michigan 48442 meritdental.com/holly Call Today! 248-634-4671 myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 27, 2021 31 Obituaries Vicki Sue Martin Warren Walter Hein 1945 - 2021 1944 – 2021 Vicki Sue accompanied Warren Walter Hein - age married Melanie Nicholson Martin - age school choirs 77, of Fenton, passed away on November 24, 2001 in 76, of Linden, and band suddenly on Friday, June 11, Springfield, VA. He lived in went to be with instrumentalists. 2021. A memorial service will Fenton since 2010, previously her Lord Jesus Vicki was a be held 10 AM Friday, August residing in Aberdeen and on Tuesday, great cook 20, 2021 at Fenton United Brookings, SD, and Alexandria, June 22, 2021, and had a Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy VA. He had been a member at Woodhaven wonderful gift St, Fenton. Visitation will be of the Fenton Lions Club, Assisted Living of hospitality, held from 9 AM until the time of American Association of in Livonia. welcoming service. In lieu of flowers, please Physics Teachers, American Vicki was born family and consider donations to Habitat Physical Society and Sigma Xi. Stephen February 5, friends to their for Humanity or Fenton United Warren is survived by his wife, 1945, in Alma, home. In 1994, Methodist Church. Warren was Melanie; children, Benjamin Harrison Lyttle a daughter of Bruce and born May 13, 1944 in Plymouth, Hein, Elizabeth Hein, and Suzyn 1956 – 2021 the late Robert Vicki moved WI, the son of Roosevelt and Daniel; five grandchildren; Stephen Harrison Lyttle - age and Dorothy (Rhoads) Orndoff. to Michigan for Bruce’s work, Adele (Schlichting) Hein. He a great-grandchild; father- Vicki grew up surrounded and enjoyed many years graduated from the University 64, of Holly, died Tuesday, Jun in-law, Thomas Nicholson; 22, 2021. A celebration of life by relatives and close family living close to her children of Wisconsin-Whitewater and daughter-in-law Neva Hein. friends in Breckenridge. The and grandchildren. She loved Iowa State University, earning will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by Stephen was born September family moved to Mt. Pleasant in her family deeply and prayed degrees in Physics, Math and his parents; son, Josef Hein; 1954 then on to Logan, Ohio, for them continuously. Vicki a PhD in Nuclear Physics. 8, 1956 in Flint, the son of grandchild, Wesley Hein; Sydney Norman and Kathleen in 1958, when Vicki was 13 was a devoted wife, mother, Warren retired as Department brother, Norbert Hein; sister, years old. As she was growing grandmother, sister, and Head & Professor of Physics, (McCallum) Lyttle. He married Lorraine Wassink; mother- Karen Anne Utterback on up, Vicki and her three sisters friend to all. Vicki is survived South Dakota State University in-law, Donna Nicholson. (27 years) and Executive May 2, 1981 and retired from sang together with their mother by her loving husband of 54 Tributes may be shared (see at the piano for churches, years, Bruce Martin; son, Officer, American Association General Motors. Surviving are of Physics Teachers (13 years). Ecclesiastes 3:1-13) at www. wife, Karen; daughter, Amanda revivals, civic and service clubs, Bruce (Monica) of Clio; and sharpfuneralhomes.com. and even the county fair. This daughter, Kerri (Mike) Burba of Additionally, he held positions Lewis-Lyttle and husband, sparked her life-long love of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, at Northern State University, the Michael Lewis; grandson, music. Vicki graduated from Jacob Martin, Luke (Jordyn) National Science Foundation, Alexander Lyttle; son, Sydney Logan High School in 1963 Martin, Emily Martin, and and Kettering University. He Robert Lyttle; brother, George as class valedictorian, then Meghan Burba; sisters, Carole Lyttle and wife, Bobbie; moved to Columbus, Ohio McCutcheon, Conni Skinner, many other family members to earn her R.N. degree from and Kathy (Dale) Kronk. Vicki Camille Thornton Eldon “Pete” Larson and friends. Arrangements Camille Thornton - age Eldon “Pete” Larson - age Riverside Methodist Hospital is reunited in Heaven with her handled by Sharp Funeral 72, died June 19, 2021. 92, died June 19, 2021. in 1966. On December 30 of parents, Bob and Dorothy Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp 1966, she married her life’s Orndoff; and her sister, Patricia W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. partner, Donald Bruce Martin III. Ann. Vicki will be laid to rest Tributes may be shared at www. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. In their early years of marriage, in Ridgelawn Cemetery in sharpfuneralhomes.com. they lived in various places Breckenridge, Michigan. A from Michigan to Ohio to memorial service will be held at West Virginia, and eventually Davison Missionary Church on settled in Covington, Ohio. In Sunday, July 18 at 1PM with a Covington, Bruce and Vicki meal following. In lieu of flowers, Carissa Winberg France Kister Larry Fogelberg started their family, became the family requests that gifts Carissa Winberg - age France Kister - age 84, Larry Fogelberg - age active members of Covington be made in Vicki’s honor to 23, died June 20, 2021. died June 22, 2021. 70, died June 23, 2021. Church of the Brethren, and the Arthritis Foundation. www. Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp made many life-long friends. sharpfuneralhomes.com. Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. During those years, Vicki often sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. played piano for church, the Christian Women’s Club, and

Kenneth “KC” Croft Richard Cole Kenneth “KC” Croft - age Richard Cole - age 67, Mary Akerley June Moyle Sara Shelby 39, died June 20, 2021. died June 20, 2021. Mary Akerley - age 76, died June Moyle - age 97, died June Sara Shelby - age 37, died June Services provided by Sharp Services provided by Sharp June 23, 2021.Services provided 23, 2021.Services provided by 20, 2021. Services provided by Funeral Homes. www. Funeral Homes. www. by Sharp Funeral Homes. www. Sharp Funeral Homes. www. Sharp Funeral Homes. www. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com. sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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