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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 HOMETOWN USA Wishing I love going everyone safe into Shirley’s Cafe Special section included ‘‘travels through ‘‘on Broad Street with this edition Fenton. I know the because the staff tctimes.com 1 H Sunday, June 27, 2021 is polite. I go in H roads are a mess H H Hometown USA H H H Hometown H H H USA H H H Sunday, June 27, 2021 tctimes.com 1 H SPECIAL SECTION there and I never SPECIAL SECTION with reconstruction Hometown but have patience and be the get waited on as they know my HometownUSA nice one out there. 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But it’s a challenge they can tackle together with clear com See SHOPPING munication, encouraging teams and customers to work together. on 20 2 Sunday, June 27, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 27, 2021 3 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 The Tri-County Times (USPS 018-092) HOURS: CONTACT INFORMATION is published weekly (with exceptions) by The opinions and/or views expressed in the Tri-County Times print editions and the Tri-County General Office ......810-629-8282 JAMS Media, LLC, 256 N. Fenway Drive, Monday-Thursday: Times’ social media platforms — including but not limited to: blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Fenton, Michigan 48430. 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