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LHS GRADUATES 8B Sunday, June 9, 2019 Photo: iStock PAGES 9-11 Special Aug. 6 election to cost district upwards of $20,000 your pre arrangements to Sharp: Genesee County no longer ‘flying under the radar’ Linden High School’ PAGE 8-22B The 2020 census is coming ‘Doing the Community-best Sharp Funeral we Homes has can been caring for families with for over 100 years what we have’ Major gasoline leak clean-up to begin in Linden is the AREA EASTER Class of 2019 ‘Top Grads is the Alexandria Morse daughter of Marvin and Patricia serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral Delanie Baumgartner is the daughter of daughter of Terrance Baumgartner Morse. She graduates with a 4.2210 is the daughter Jordan Moros and Mary Tocco. She graduates with GPA. She is a member of National Matthew and Amy Moros. She grad- Honor Society and SADD. Outside Audrey Steiert uates with a 4.3676 GPA. Jordan is a 4.2917 GPA. The next local election will ship and Tyrone Township, who fund expires Dec. 31. If voters August and not November, of Frank and Brenda Steiert. She Delanie is a four- of school, Alexandria has volun- the class Salutatorian. She is a mem- April 1, 2020 is the national with the Census Bureau. graduates with a 4.3922 GPA. Au- teered at McLaren Hospital, Adopt LINDEN HIGH n year member of ber of National Honor Society where prearrangements with another funeral home, they can help you move your drey is the class a Pet, and the Food Bank of Eastern Changes include online clerk’s office, wait in line, and two-year term that ended at the she serves as vice president, and Student Council. If 2020 proposal Valedictorian. Michigan. She plans to attend the agreement with PM Environ- for years and remediation ef- WORSHIP Student Council where she serves as She is also a She is a mem- University of n senior class vice president. Jordan is member of the n ber of National Michigan Flint to By Vera Hogan might actually result in other problems. National Honor n also a member of the Spanish Club Honor Society Society and Na- pursue a degree Public works director Agendas, minutes and videos of and Student and is a LINK in Psychology, prearrangement to Sharp Funeral Homes without any additional cost. I’m very happy tional Art Honor Remediation work expected to We’re not be a special election on Tues- are in the Fenton Area Public approve the new sinking fund, when at least in the city of Council where leader where she continue on to U.S. Census Day. The census serves to collect Society. Delanie she serves as mentors incom- pursue a doctor- ing freshman. participates on SCHOOL 2019 pay to get a copy of the meeting beginning of 2019. He ran for Vice President. ate in Clinical Additionally, the Quiz Bowl team and is a member filing and new questions One more reason to transfer mental, the company hired by forts are underway. Included Audrey is also a Psychology and Jordan was the of the Spanish Club. She plans to SERVICES four sport varsity attend the University of Michigan become a Clini- While some motorists are pleased According to Public Works Director passes, school will athlete and was named All-State in Captain of the cal Psychologist. Ann Arbor to purse her Bachelor of cross country. Audrey plans to at- Varsity Volley- Alexandria also ball team. Jor- Science in Nursing. She would even- day, Aug. 6. Schools (FAPS) district, will the next 10-year collection Fenton voters will already be tend the University of Dayton in the tually like to purse her Masters in aspires to write at least one novel in dan will attend It’s mandated by the consti- basic information on all per- fall where she will play soccer while Physician Assistant Studies. her lifetime. explains patch jobs minutes. the District 6 seat years ago on pursuing a degree in Pre-Med. She the University of to see more Michigan to double major in Biology going to have hopes to become a pediatrician. GRADUATION Beacon & Bridge market and in those efforts is the instal- county meetings now posted online and Neuroscience, minor in Spanish about nation of origin and hopes to eventually become a that city of Fenton streets are getting Dan Czarnecki, since mid-May, the city take place Sept.your 12 pre to arrangements Oct. 11 to Sharp: Neurosurgeon.

collect $2.1 million Voters in the city of Fenton, be asked to decide a new 10- period will start Jan. 1, 2020. tasked with choosing the mayor Now tution and has been collected sons living in the U.S. Prepara- Available! By Hannah Ball County Board of Commissioners “The whole process was just the promise of improving gov- & WATER TREATMENTVIDEO PIPE Midweek INSPECTION gas station to perform corrective lation of 22 monitoring wells necessary due Community- Sharp Funeral Homes has been caring for families for over 100 years ‘‘ ★ COMMERCIAL PAGES ‘‘ BYRON PLUMBING patched, others are complaining that has purchased and placed about 200 Complaints have surfaced about patchwork on transparency. ★ RESIDENTIAL and immigration status folks closed down ★ INSURED LICENSED Weekend By Vera Hogan Fenton Township, Rose Town- year sinking fund. The current Why a special election in See ELECTION on 14A • Bathroom Remodeling every 10 years since 1790, tion for 2020 started as early FREE By Hannah Ball • New Construction efforts for the past underground Approximately two years ago, meetings, they’d have to drive outrageous,” said former Gen- ernment transparency. • Well Tanks ESTIMATES serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral • Water Softeners & Iron Filters action for the underground gaso- originally approved by the • Sewage & Sump Pumps • Whole House Filtration System it’s not good enough and fear the work See PATCH JOBS on 16A Owen Road. Photo: Tim Jagielo $ Drew Shapiro • Drain Cleaning • Tankless Water Heaters to lack of funds • Plumbing Repairs prearrangements with another funeral home, they can help you move your VOL. 26 NO. XVI WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019 1.00 $ By Tim Jagielo according to a spokesperson See CENSUS on 10A Linden — Expect a few lane gasoline leak. for days. if someone wanted to find out to the county offices in Flint, Former Genesee County esee County Commissioner See GENESEE COUNTY VOL. 26Congratulations NO. XXIII Class of 2019 SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2019 1.00 line leak found coming from council in June. The wells will prearrangement to Sharp Funeral Homes without any additional cost. Adam Patton what happened at the Genesee find a parking spot, go into the commissioner ’’ Drew Shapiro, who served a on 18A closures and blocked off park- On Monday, Aug. 26, the the property in 2014. Councilor connect to an underground pip- PM Environmental ing spaces in Linden later this Linden City Council voted 6-0 Pamela Howd was absent. ing system that will remove Honoring their PAGE 6-20B Have a Safe and Happy national manager’’ of site month relating to remediation to approve an amended access investigation services The gas leak has been stopped See CLOSURES on 18A Developer of Kmart Service and Sacrifice More money FENTON HIGH Fourth of July! PAGE 11A for Genesee SCHOOL 2019 Fenton Chapel property shoots for Oct. 1 IT’S TURTLE GRADUATION Michael T. Scully, Manager 810-629-9321 Weekend County’s 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton CROSSING PAGES Weekend “Serving local families (810) 629-9321 Toll-Free 1-877-53 SHARP Weekend 1000 Silver Lake Road Happy grand opening SEASON! for generations” 810-629-9321 VOL. 26 NO. XXI SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019 $1.00 From all of us at Weekend local roads $ $ Labor Day! VOL. 26 NO. XXV SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 1.00 VOL. 26 NO. XXVI Three additional locations in Swartz Creek, Linden,and Flint/Grand BlancSUNDAY, Township JUNE 30, 2019 1.00 Fenton Chapel Skechers revealed as $ By Hannah Ball All facilities are handicapped accessible. VOL. 26 NO. XVII SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 1.00 Starting this year , the Michael T. Scully,Weekend Manager another new tenant (810) 629-9321 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton ‘I was just praying for the safety of my kids’ Linden man bound Genesee County Road (810) 629-9321 Teen pleads Silver Lake Schools expect VOL. 26 NO. XXXV Toll-Free 1-877-53 SHARP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 $1.00 See story on 5 over for trial Commission (GCRC) is Animal control Downtown Linden building project underway Questions answered nFamily home goes up investing 200 percentmore declining nFacing 30 felony counts money into local roads guilty to larceny officers could ski club enrollment this fall Three additional locations in Swartz Creek, Linden,and Flint/Grand Blanc Township Tyrone Township in flames while pastor All facilities are handicapped accessible. about controversial involving child pornography compared to 2018. PAGE 17A Holly’s and wife in Cuba The GCRC’s Local Road of firearm carry firearms Low birth rates result in man killed in nonmotorized pathway By Sharon Stone fewer students in school, By Hannah Ball Allocation Fund is money nYouth offender is requesting, police chief motorcycle crash nAffected properties Frank Borge Fell III, n‘These public safety less in per pupil state A good Less than three days after their house 72, of Linden has two earmarked for townships to prior to sentencing, that felonies nLivingston County will be offered use for paving, maintain - personnel are doing a funding Page 6A burned down, the Morris family of unrelated court cases be kept off criminal record resigns compensation for land portion of it ing and/or improving local difficult, dangerous job...’ Sheriff’s Office is Deerfield Township was able to pose in involving child por- ‘‘ roads. In 2018, the fund By Sharon Stone nCouncil votes 6-1 to investigating By Hannah Ball would be done front of their charred, destroyed home nography in Genesee By Hannah Ball had $800,000. In 2019, it David Christopher Rollins, Fenton — Less than and smile for a few photos. County, and both have Should Genesee County Ani- accept Michael Story’s Compiled by Sharon Stone without any increased the allocation to 17, of Linden pleaded guilty as Officials approve two weeks until the May Wes Morris, pastor of The Rock been bound over to cir- mal Control (GCAC) officersbe resignation; reasons A 52-year-old Tyrone 7 vote, volunteers for the lane closures Church in Fenton, wife Erin, and their $2.4 million. charged during allowed to carry a firearmwhile popular Fenton Township man was killed cuit court for a jury trial. Frank Borge currently unknown potential nonmotorized five children looked through the rubble Director Fred Peivandi, his arraignment on assignment? early Thursday morning in a at all. See FELONY on 10A Fell III summer events pathway answered ques- for anything that survived the blaze on who became acting direc - May 15 in Oak- This issue is circulating coun- By Tim Jagielo motorcycle crash. Job site pictured on April 11, 2019. Photo: Tim Jagielo Jeffrey Huhta tor February 2018 and Life lessons in Little League — On Tuesday, June 4, Fenton Little League player Maddie Williams, with the coach-pitch land County Taste in Fenton will Holly’s police chief of tions about the project at Nowak & Fraus Engineers Saturday, May 18 that took the children ty boards. On Wednesday, June See CRASH on 15A division, takes a swing during a game while another player waits on first base for a chance to run. Most nights of the week in the Circuit Court. have ‘spirits’ at nearly six years has suddenly See PATHWAY on 19A managing partner’’ and babysitter by surprise. managing director August 5, the Genesee County Govern- “We all found some stuff that we Federal court rules See ROADS on 10A spring feature multiple Little League games throughout the tri-county area. See story on Page 1B. Photo: Tim Jagielo He is facing one ment Operations Committee 19th annual event resigned. felony count of On a rare day without rain, farmer Jacob Glass plants soybeans in a Gaines Township On Tues- Car hits two WHAT THE INCREASE WILL COST Lahring Meadows rezoning approved were excited about, but most of it majority of voter districts See ANIMAL CONTROL on 11A Page 9A Fenton schools look to If the Fenton Area Public Schools sinking fund was gone,” Wes said. carrying a con- field Wednesday, June 19 at Cook and Nichols roads. His family can only plant in day, Aug. 27, pedestrians in Fenton The historic old cealed weapon. the Holly Vil- renew sinking fund early millage passes Aug. 6, the following is how nSubdivision would approved unanimously by the Linden man bound over for trial See HOUSE FIRE on 21A were gerrymandered Old seminary property to be marketed by Fenton Realtor David Rollins select areas not too saturated by the heavy precipitation. Photo: Tim Jagielo If the animal is nPolice and fire departments much taxes will increase based on taxable be on north side of Fenton Township Planning Baptist Minister’s His sentenc- lage Council respond to busy Adelaide value of Fenton school district homes: n Upon their return home from Cuba, n n be the future location of old seminary , once stood. aggressive, they nAsking to cation approved a resolu- Lahring Road, between Commission. The project is one Defense attorney on Tuesday, April 23 Michigan Republicans to home took a beating Goal is to sell parcel ing in Oak- Calling all FHS accepted the and Shiawassee intersection tion to seek renewal on TAXABLE VALUE 1 MILL 2.25 MILLS for a jury trial on five on Monday, May 20, Pastor Wes during storms from residential development of The 147-year -old seminary land County is scheduled for Farmers reeling from unprecedented rain ‘‘ resignation of increase rate from LFHS and U.S. 23 confident his client appeal lower court’s decision at High Street and State have nothing but 1970-1973 grads By Sharon Stone ...... step closer to coming to fruition. Morris stands with his wife Erin and the 10-year sinking fund $50,000 $50 $112.50 counts of third-degree By Tim Jagielo 2013-2015. It was some kind. building was demolished Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. n2019 planting season all but and Gaines look like they’ve been surren- Holly Police A 70-year-old Fenton wom- 1 mill to 2.25 mills ...... By Hannah Ball On Monday, April 15, the will be vindicated five kids, (from left) Franklin, Ella, Road with adjacent their wits and a The Tri-County Times is that expires on Dec. 31 on $75,000 $75 $168.75 criminal sexual con- In late April, a panel of Michigan judges demolished in The city owns the 1.41 almost four years ago in The Genesee County Pros- canceled due to wet weather; dered to nature in neglect, but really it’s Michael Chief Michael an and a 69-year-old Holly By Vera Hogan $100,000 ...... $100 ...... $225.00 Fenton Twp. — Rezoning Fenton Township Board of Quintin, Joelle and Preston. The privately owned land seeking info for a special the Aug. 6 ballot. Rrok Dedivanaj, 40, duct, force or coercion. determined that dozens of state and U.S. September 2015, acres of land at High and September 2015. ecutor’s Office has a related catch pole to defend Story Story, who woman were struck by a car at At its April 8 meeting, $125,000 ...... $125 ...... $281.25 for a proposed 22-unit subdi- Trustees held a public hearing sweet corn, soy impacted just been too wet for planting. Instead of section commemorating See SINKING of Linden, was bound As previously re- children were inside the house when legislative districts were gerrymandered by Re- after engineers By Vera Hogan State roads, where the his - The city now owns the case against Rollins. They had served in the corner of Adelaide Street the Fenton Board of Edu- FUND on 11 $150,000 ...... $150 ...... $337.50 vision on Lahring Road was See SUBDIVISION on 10 Contractors with Kincaid Building Group work on the former Union Block site Wednesday, April 24. The the fire started and got out safely By Tim Jagielo rolling hills of young corn, there are weeds, themselves. the school’s 50-year over to Livingston ported, Lt. Jim Lynch of publicans in 2011 and will need to be redrawn. deemed it unsafe. A parcel of land steeped toric old Baptist Minister ’s property as a result of unpaid authorized a five-count felony Paul Wallace Silver Lake Ski Club boat driver Kurt Bremman waits for the sign to tow the awaiting skiers on the dock during the village of Holly since and Shiawassee Avenue in Fenton Twp. — Many of the corn and mud and even some standing water. anniversary new project, spearheaded by orthodontist Dr. Nicole Wax, will be a 14,833-square-foot building and house County Circuit Court See TRIAL on 9A with the babysitter and dog. See GERRYMANDERED on 23A Times file photo in Fenton’s rich history may home, also known as the See SEMINARY on 9A See GUILTY on 12A Genesee County Animal Control director the Tuesday, June 25 show. Through the 14 acts that night, he’ll pull some skiers at 40 mph. Page 8A 2006 as sergeant and since RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL PARADE — The colorful parade winds through the Michigan Renais- downtown Fenton just after 9 four total tenants. See story on Page 8A. Photo: Tim Jagielo Submitted photo soybean fieldsbetween Fenton Township See WET WEATHER on 16A ’’ See story on page 17A. Photo: Tim Jagielo 2013 as police chief. sance Festival grounds Saturday, Aug. 24. The parade features the various shops and performers p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. Michigan On Sun- To the person auto insurance day, April 14, claiming the care at the See CHIEF on 13A of the festival. See story on Page 1B. Photo: Tim Jagielo See CAR HITS on 21A costs‘‘ going up we‘‘ were eating VA‘‘ is poor. I can tell you Vote ‘yes’ or vote ‘no’ Thank you to the Absentee voting is now available COMMENT To all great Americans. As you Regarding damage to Please enforce the I guess I just don’t understand Yay! Concerts in the No matter which You dislike rounda- I’m still pushing for School’s out. Teens with The curve at North LeRoy The patch repair You’re really that even higher. I, lunch at The from experience that is TEXT on the bike path initiative. person who ‘paid it to everyone in Michigan. Never OF THE WEEK TEXT finalize your Memorial Day plans, Linden City Hall building traffic laws on Silver COMMENT TEXT what our elected representatives think park started Thursday. way you lean, save TEXT bouts because you’re Owen Road to be three their daddy’s big boats zooming TEXT is not a right-hand relief turn. The being done in Fenton is upset about a mural? Do like most of you, Meeting Place. not the case. I have had ‘‘ But please vote. ‘‘ forward’ on the ‘‘ stand in line again. If ‘‘ please be sure to reserve ‘‘ caused by out- ‘‘ Parkway. It’s OF THE WEEK their job entails. The major- Please consider your political ‘‘ a bad driver. ‘‘ lanes. It carries, ‘‘ around Lake Fenton at ‘‘ sign ‘NO TURNS ON ‘‘ just that — a ‘‘ you realize it Thank goodness the weather Every generation, Want a good, non-biased indica- YOUR YOUR YOUR ‘‘ ‘‘ ‘‘ COMMENT YOUR YOUR TEXT YOUR pay thousands At the end of heart surgery and a knee Either way, educate evening of April your community is voting I love how my police some time to recognize of-control driver. getting dan- ity of local voters endorsed leaving pets at opinions. Please just probably, over 12:30 a.m., screaming, COMMENT RED’ alerts all who patch repair. was painted COMMENT HOT LINE is cooling down. Those five weeks while in their 20s, believes tor on the health of the economy, COMMENT of dollars a year and that our meal, the waitress replacement with great HOT LINE yourself on the laws 24 at the Linden Tuesday, May 7, stop in department is using social HOT LINE the reason for the holiday Does the driver’s gerous.” So, 1,585 people HOT LINE the legalization of marijua- home. It is no Nobody OF THE WEEK HOT LINE avoid them so half the traffic in honking the boat horn, OF THE WEEK HOT LINE can read. However, do It’s not a new on that build- OF THE WEEK ‘‘ of summer were brutal ‘‘they are the best and ‘‘ pay attention to all the OF THE WEEK doesn’t even cover any informed us that a random results. My treatment has regarding cyclists McDonald’s. your township, village or media‘‘ to get messages — ‘For those who gave insurance pay voted to tax their neigh- na, yet the reps somehow fun for them on cares. If those of us who Fenton Township gangsta rap music carry on with your horn surface. And ing and can be 810-771-TEXT (yep, that’s sarcasm). brightest ever, while their help-wanted signs H Most dangerous 810-771-TEXT myfenton com actual car damage. Please stranger had already taken been exceptional.” 810-771-TEXT on the road. Too You sure made city hall to apply to vote to the public. I’ve seen 810-771-TEXT their lives that the nation for damage? It bors‘‘ for the LAFF pathway. 810-771-TEXT believe that we do not want busy sidewalks. you want to are competent at various times as loud as possible. I would like to know 810-771-TEXT blowing and hand it’s a very removed? Do I’m not ready for cold elders despair over them. posted at area stores. road in Fenton Township? Those ‘Gen Z kids’ Thank you to the Holly visit the website reducemir- care of our bill. What a way many motorists still my day. I will absentee. If you’re 18 so many pets returned might live. It is altogether should.” I expect all 1,585 to attend local access? Do you rep- There are six make a dif- drivers don’t of the day. During Underage drinking? what the state of Michigan jesters. I find your il- good patch you know how wind, slippery roads, Every generation is different, Lots of signs equal great Owen‘‘ Road from U.S. 23 you claim to work with are Athletic Boosters. People do atesnow.com to give any wonderful surprise. Thank breaking the law and putting pay it forward and make years old or older and have never to their owners becuase proper and fitting that we should do the pathway fundraiser on resent your constituents or are you just other days to stroll at ference, get involved.” have to deal with your lack the summer season, the Where’s the sheriff’s department? is‘‘ going to do with the literacy most entertaining.” job. Nice work, Fenton paint works?” high heating bills and because every generation is economy. No signs equal ‘‘not realize how much you do to Linden Road. Make it 10‘‘ times smarter than you ideas or opinions.” you. We will definitely pay it cyclists in danger.” someone have that good voted before, it’s a great time to of the police Facebook this.’ — Abraham Lincoln” Sept. 6, and give at least voicing your own personal beliefs?” leisure.” of skills. Thanks.” traffic nearly doubles on the Where are the parents? Some- money from the sale of road crew.” snowed-in cars.” the product of their time.” poor economy.” three lanes.” will ever be.” for our athletes and school.” forward.” feeling, too.” register. Bring photo ID. It’s free.” page. Nice job.” $10 each.” weekend.” body’s going to get hurt.” Hell, Michigan.”

Exclusive provider of PAGE 3 FUNERAL HOME & “CremationCREMATION with CENTER TRI-COUNTY Confidence Guarantee™” Sinking fund proposal fails by wide margin Beacon & Bridge plan involves two-story building EATERIES in Genesee County n By Vera Hogan What they said was an overwhelm- represent households in three coun- nRezoning request goes before EMBRACE Fenton schools voters Citizens in the Fenton Area Pub- ing “no.” ties. In Genesee County, 1,357 votes FUNERAL HOME & LIVE MUSIC Midweek CREMATION CENTER Weekend reject increasing mills lic Schools district had their say on The proposal failed by a total of were cast in this election. In Liv- Linden City Council Monday, Aug. 26 810.235.2345 • swartzfuneralhomeinc.com the proposed new 10-year sinking 1,543 “no” votes to 828 “yes” votes. ingston County (Tyrone Township), By Hannah Ball gas station currently has See FAILS on 16A VOL. 26 NO. XXVIII WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 $1.00 VOL. 26 NO. XXIX SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019 $1.00 from 1 to 2.25 mills fund at the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Fenton Area Public Schools voters Along with expanding, four pump stations on the Beacon & Bridge market 1225 W. Hill Rd. • Flint, MI north end of the property 810-235-2345 • 810-694-2345 and gas station in Linden is and a 2,240-square-foot con- Localwww.swartrzfuneralhomeinc.com leaders Sunken treasure: Unauthorized bridge installed on Lobdell Lake Family Owned planning to undergo a major venience store on the south Operated By Rick R. Lamb & Family TOUGH JOBS Lost wallet surfaces share 2019 Tree trimming is first in a series change to become a two- portion. The owner, Quick-Sav mid-year updates about dangerous OPEN AUDITIONS story building. Food Stores, wishes to expand in Lake Fenton area jobs. Thursday, August 15 The rendering of the ex- to eight pump stations and a By Times editorial staff Join the Hip-Hop Squad or Company! terior concept shows brick 2,592-square-foot convenience nLocal woman shocked Weekend outer walls with green trim store, with the gas station lo-

FENTON CITY More info at www.greatlakesdancefactory.com and a faded red roof. cated south of the building. This conceptual drawing of the proposed Beacon & Bridge gas station and market in Linden shows that her Coach wallet is still Compiled by VOL. 26 NO. XXXII SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 $1.00 intact with cash, contents Lynn Markland, city manager At 110 E. Broad St., this See BUILDING on 12A how the plan would change the look of downtown Linden. Project rendering one year later “City of Fenton projects and ac- complishments during the first six T.J.Maxx in Fenton By Sally Rummel months of 2019 include: Shooter gets This may be the deepest lost- “The addition of a new public to open Aug. 15 and-found story you’ve ever heard. parking lot located just east of the Deadly crash claims life life in prison nWill present $10,000 Jennifer Tremaine of Fenton See MID-YEAR UPDATES on 9 n Township was putting the boat of Barons Motorcycle Grand Blanc woman donation to Fenton Center cover on her pontoon near the He never applied for a permit sentenced more than of Hope that morning Weekend Fenton Moose Club last July 2018, Club president from the township to do any three years after crime Compiled by Sharon Stone when she set her upscale Coach ‘‘ n VOL. 26 NO. XXXIV SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 $1.00 brand wallet on top of the pontoon. alterations to the shoreline. Family and friends plan By Hannah Ball T.J.Maxx, one of the nation’s The next thing she knew, the wind Brain Saad ‘one heck of a send-off’ The 57-year-old woman who leading off-price retailers with Argentine Township supervisor shot and killed two women in a more than 1,200 stores currently knocked her wallet off the boat and ” By Sharon Stone Local water Linden hires new Grand Blanc leasing officewas operating in 49 states and Puerto into the water. Inside her wallet was Family and friends of the presi- sentenced to life in prison on Rico, will relocate to Silver Lake city manager about $300 in cash, all her credit dent of Barons Motorcycle Club in skier takes first Tuesday, Aug. 8. Village on Aug.15. The store offers See WALLET on 7 Gaines are mourning his death. nReady to work on See LIFE IN PRISON on 17A everything from fashion and acces- Jack Williams, 61, of Byron, was at nationals improving streets, utilities The potholes on Silverwood Drive sories to jewelry, home, beauty, pet This drone photo captures the placement of a new bridge from Whitehead Drive to Turtle Island on Lobdell Lake in killed Sunday, July 14, in a motorcycle nFather and daughter return and downtown revitalization slow down motorists in the Silver products, toys and more. The new Argentine Township. Photo: Fred Moses See CLUB PRESIDENT on 20 to competitions four years Ridge subdivision off Owen Road Fenton store will replace the store By Hannah Ball after near tragedy Linden has in Fenton Township. Photo by Hannah Ball near Center and Lapeer roads in n Owner did not apply for permits; structure includes drawbridge Flint, which will be closing. By Hannah Ball hired a new By Hannah Ball the small island. One section of the a VRBO, which stands for vacation Silver Ridge Fenton seeks to BATTLING A BRIOCHE — Jamil Brown, 7, of Pemberton, New Jersey attacks his brioche The Fenton store is 22,000 Fenton — Nearly four years city manager Argentine Twp. — On Lobdell Lake, bridge includes a drawbridge, but the rentals by owners. doughnut during the doughnut-eating contest at Taste in Fenton on Wednesday, Aug. square feet in Silver Lake Vil- after a life-altering event prompted after almost a more than double a Fenton Township woman to take year of search- to the dismay of neighbors and officials, placement would force boaters to drive “He never applied for a permit from district created Jacquelyne Faye Tyson 7. Jamil was visiting from out of state and wanted to compete in the contest again. lage on Silver Parkway. sinking fund mills a break from competing nationally ing. a long and approximate 10-foot-wide through wetlands to use it. the township to do any alterations to the n 2019 See story on Page 19A. Photo by Tim Jagielo See T.J. MAXX on 20A Repaving of subdivision roads in water skiing, the 32-year-old Ellen Glass, Jennifer Tremaine’s Coach wallet bridge now connects Turtle Island to The owner of the bridge and connecting shoreline,” said Argentine Township n could cost $14,000 per parcel If vote fails in August, district won first in state, regional and 40, a Byron was still intact — and so were Whitehead Drive. properties, Brett DeGayner, did not Supervisor Brian Saad. will try again in November By Tim Jagielo work places in Michigan. Casinos were national water ski competitions High School its contents — after spending The structure, which lays atop the apply for a permit from township or state Saad went out to the property on By Hannah Ball It’s been nearly 10 years since the Dr. an exception. through the American Water Ski graduate who Ellen Glass the last year submerged in Lake water, weeds and wetlands, prevents officials to install the bridge. DeGayner Whitehead Drive last week to tell The Fenton Township Board of By Vera Hogan Trustees voted 6-0 on Monday, July Citizens in the Fenton Area Public The smoking ban Ron Davis Smoke Free Air Law went At the time of the state ban, local bars Association (AWSA). Middle school schedule guidance — Ashley Kozlowski helps her nephew, Riley Broder, still lives in Fenton. Submitted photo boaters from driving completely around uses the property on Turtle Island as See BRIDGE on 5 15 to approve the Silver Ridge street Schools district will have their say into effect in December 2009. It made it and restaurants had mixed reactions. Whitney Burnash, daughter 11, with his sixth-grade schedule at Holly Middle School on Thursday, Aug. 22. She was Byron, starts her job Sept. 3. improvement special assessment dis- on the proposed new 10-year sinking — 10 years later illegal to smoke in bars, restaurants and See SMOKING BAN on 9A PHOTO: Restoranibeograd.com of Jeff and Patti Smith who own there with her son, Anden, 11 (right) and her husband, Adam, during the class schedule “Linden is a beautiful A big thank The Just Thank you trict, which involves repaving all eight John Hoffman of Mosher Outdoor Services finishes cutting off a 30-foot, fund when they go to the polls for a See WATER SKIER on 10A pick-up day. Photo: Tim Jagielo See CITY MANAGER on 14A you to the city of Sayin’ column to the people in streets, among other improvements. 3,200-pound section of a maple tree on Thursday, July 18 in Fenton. Tree special election on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Fenton‘‘ employ- this‘‘ past the‘‘ Fourth of July Sitting at Crust’s Oprah is correct. She said that Thank you to VG’s A pair of prescription To the guy on South Long Kudos to Chief Slater See REPAVING on 20 trimming is one tough tri-county area job. See story on Page 18. Photo by Tim Jagielo See SINKING FUND on 11 ees and the weekend was parade who were TEXT outdoor patio on Caroline people are missing a core moral for the extra wide park- TEXT glasses in a black case were Lake Road. ‘No thru trucks’ and Jon at Fenton City Hall. police depart- outstanding. reenacting the ‘‘ Street. Cars are ‘‘ center, a core center of ‘‘ ing spaces. ‘‘ left in one of the ‘‘ mean no trucks ‘‘ I needed some ment for working You com- raising of the flag TEXT YOUR Thank you Rose Township for As a baby boomer, I was We love the COMMENT YEAR IN REVIEW YOUR flying by at high values about a way of It’s the little YOUR voting booths at except local deliv- help and both COMMENT COMMENT so hard. On a day that most pletely changed my mind on Iwa Jima statue. It brought HOT LINE making the resident on Rattalee Lake offended by the Hot line suggest- mural on the bridal OF THE WEEK HOT LINE speeds. Why? It’s living and being in the things that OF THE WEEK HOT LINE St. John’s on elec- eries, which I do were most kind people have off, they were about skateboarders. tears to my eyes. It was the ‘‘ Road remove the two ‘‘ ing that this gen- ‘‘ shop. clearly a con- world. Churches used can make a tion day, Aug. 6. at two businesses and gracious. OF THE WEEK 810-771-TEXT abandoned cars from their eration caused the Very I do believe for the 810-771-TEXT gested area filled to do that and until we difference." 810-771-TEXT out there bright and early And your message about best part of the entire parade.” A big thank you to the They are at Fenton daily. So, no need Folks like them property. Continue to rid condition of Michigan taste- millionth time, the butterfly with pedestrians. return to that we will I love the Great Lakes making sure everything went being a welcoming place Thin Blue Line; our police City hall, 301 S. to yell profanities are what make our town of blight so we roads. Could this ful.” garden was paid for by the What’s the rush? Are you OK continue to be lost.” State. The lakes protect us well. Much appreciated; you for young people was ‘‘ ‘‘officers who put it on the LeRoy. See Clerk Sue Walsh.” at truck drivers, I was totally Fenton such a friendly can be proud of the beau- have been written by DDA. The DDA doesn’t pay with hitting a family? Slow from‘‘ a lot of bad weather.” all are awesome.” excellent.” line every day.” legal. Thank you.” town.” tiful area in which we live.” a millennial?” to fix your road.” INSIDE THIS EDITION down please.”

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Some fire chiefs don’t like new ‘eight-mile’ rule one rule cover all those nMichigan first n SYMPTOMS OF EEE: Health Department (GCHD) provided A deer was discovered in Fenton Three newcomers order making Michigan the ing constitutes a public health and online, and ban misleading the Michigan Department of Three of seven people infected in Michigan Voters in the city of Fenton Three incumbents — Nancy Each were asked two ques- ‘‘ Symptoms n scene of an emergency. ity is not toned out to respond. This areas the same, but • High fever ongoing, however, risk an update in response to inquiries Township that tested positive for EEE will go to the polls on Tuesday, Draves, Pat Lockwood and Che- tions. The following are their FUNERAL HOME & County 911 using one in the nation to CREMATION CENTER first state in the country to emergency. Whitmer ordered marketing of vaping products, Transportation to enforce an have died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis typically hope to unseat P.O. 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Health and Human Services to “clean,” “safe” and “healthy” advertising of vapor products • Tiredness $ $ By Hannah Ball 911, if someone calls 911 for a Tier Authority (GCMCA). Three people in Michigan have died to Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com. 10 days after bite remains until hard ment of Health and Human Services Health Department, Fenton Township has VOL. 26 NO. XLIV SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019 1.00 VOL. 26 NO. XLV SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 1.00 Compiled By Vera Hogan It followed a finding from issue emergency rules to ban that perpetuate beliefs that these on billboards. Photo: Metro Creative Graphics A new 911 protocol went into effect 1 medical emergency and there’s an Not all municipalities are happy with the differences. from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), According to the Centers for Disease • Nausea/vomiting a person has (MDHHS) in counties affected by See EEE on 23A 1225 W. Hill Rd. • Flint, MI On Wednesday, Sept. 4, Gov. Chief Medical Executive Dr. the sale of flavored nicotine products are harmless. See VAPING on 13A frost kills pesky insects NOVEMBER 2019 PRE-ELECTION COVERAGE . . 810-235-2345 • 810-694-2345 Oct. 21 in Genesee County that changes ambulance within eight miles, then the change. Bob Cairnduff according to Michigan.gov. As of Friday, Control and Prevention (CDC), EEE virus • Neck stiffness been infected. www.swartrzfuneralhomeinc.com VOTEO 11 5 19 Family Owned which first responders arrive on the the fire department in that municipal- See EIGHT-MILE RULE on 15 Fenton fire chief one person in Wisconsin and one person See DEADLY on 20A Source: childrenshospital.com See election coverage throughout this edition. Crash claims life of Fire department moves to larger location Operated By Rick R. 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Former food feated Cheryl stabbing case should be safe according to the Liv- King in a vote multiple offenses patrol boat college readiness director ingston County Sheriff’s of 943 to 650. and fun Office. nCharges related to early morning still in courts nNamed after for local students Osborn, 71, pleads guilty nParents should be Daniel Morgan See CRASH on 26 incidents in downtown Fenton n clerk’s grandson has served city Two defendants began nSeniors in four local high nCourt amends felony aware of potential government By Sharon Stone jury trials on Wednesday; who died in car crash schools 33.1- to 45.3-percent embezzlement charge dangers and where for 34 years, Robert Clark, 31, of Fenton, was ar- third accepts plea deal By Hannah Ball to a misdemeanor; List of targeted students the last 21 as raigned Thursday, Nov. 7 in Genesee college ready Actor/director Jordan Peele teamed up sex offenders reside County 67th District Court on five charges By Vera Hogan This past Labor Day week- funds returned prompts Lake Fenton mayor. King end was the first time The Troy By Vera Hogan with Buzzfeed to produce a deepfake By Vera Hogan Sue Osborn including malicious destruction of a build- The three individuals charged p r e v i o u s l y Ounce hit the waters and pa- When it comes to college readiness, video featuring former President Barack By Sharon Stone While it is meant to be schools investigation ing, larceny from a building, indecent with premeditated, first-degree served on the trolled Lobdell Lake during the today’s Fenton High School seniors Obama for the sake of entertainment and Karen Morris, 51, of harmless and fun, there By Sharon Stone exposure and two counts of resisting/as- homicide and conspiracy to City Council for 24 years. fireworks show and boat parade. tested better than the other three area high education. Photo: Buzzfeed Fenton Township plead- are plenty of dangers Lake Fenton Middle School Principal Daniel saulting a police officer. commit murder in the death Osborn said her most im- See PATROL BOAT on 15A schools in English. In math, Holly students ed guilty to an amended lurking around Hallow- Ferguson sent a letter to parents Tuesday, Oct. See FELONIES on 13 of Austin Culkins, 20, were portant reason for seeking re- tested better than those in the Fenton, Lake ‘A troubling situation’ charge of embezzle- een that can send kids to 29 regarding a situation that is under investiga- scheduled to begin a jury trial in election to the office of Mayor ment Oct. 2 in Genesee the emergency room. tion by the school district and law enforcement. Several volunteers gather weekly at this new woodworking shop at Price’s Airport in Fenton Township to help build pull carts Genesee County Circuit Court See SAT SCORES on 19A Deepfake videos can be made Holly Fire Chief Steve McGee stands for a photo in the engine bay of the new Holly Fire Department on of Fenton is that she wants to County Circuit Court. An The nature of the holi- See LIST on 21 for the non-profit Mobility Worldwide, which provides carts for disabled people in third world countries. (Right) Ed Powell of on April 30. for laughs — or deception Wednesday, Oct. 30. Staff that morning included firefighter Michael Skupin, Battalion Chief Dan Myers, firefighter see downtown completed and Wednesday evening crash agreement was made to day alone can make it Fenton works on a piece of the body of a pull cart Wednesday, Nov. 6. Also working (from left) are Ken Ermer, Ric Noll and See STABBING CASE on 14A Page 8A Will LaFoy, Capt./EMT David Platz, firefighter/EMTs BreAnne Gugin and Mason Babcock. See FENTON MAYOR on 12A leaves Fenton woman in amend the felony charge dangerous, as children See story on page 28A. Photo: Tim Jagielo See story on Page 23. Photo: Tim Jagielo Jim McEwan. Fall weather predictions of embezzlement for an wear loose-fitting cos- serious condition amount of $50,000 to tumes they can trip over, Three FHS students n Compiled by Sharon Stone Farmer’s Almanac offers $100,000 down to em- candles glowing inside suspended for threats Recap of candidates, issues to be decided on Nov. 5 ballot Icy Hickory Ridge Bathroom ‘peeper’ Undersheriff will On Wednesday, Nov. 20, at ap- its latest forecast; claims to be Holly Township homeowners bezzlement of $200 to of pumpkins can cause By Sharon Stone Road results in will plead guilty to run for the office of proximately 5:29 p.m., deputies with the The Argentine Township 80- to 85-percent accurate $1,000, a misdemeanor. fires and sharp props like By Vera Hogan Council members whose seats ex- serve until the 2021 election. The two object to rezoning request Visitors to the Whiting Forest of Fenton Area Public Schools (FAPS) and the On Tuesday, Nov. 5, voters will pire this year. candidates for mayor are incumbent fatal car crash three of 26 felonies sheriff in 2020 Livingston County Sheriff’s Office re- Board of Trustees approved As part of the plea sticks or plastic swords — In this last fiscal quarter, milk prices have risen, which By Hannah Ball Worries include increased traffic Dow Gardens in Midland walk along Fenton Police Department are investigating go to the polls to decide who they The mayor of Fenton serves a B. Sue Osborn and challenger sponded to a three-vehicle injury crash on Dairy farmers finally seeing some relief The intersection of North and Torrey roads in Fenton is being transformed into a roundabout. the name for the new police agreement, Morris must can cause eye injuries. Flint man killed, Fenton Will be sentenced Nov. 22; Retired MSP command benefits farmers after a long period of declining prices and an overabundant supply. Matt Gramer (left) and Albert Fall is upon us. Fill your closets with and loss of property values Audrey Hanna, 6, clings to her father, Wade Hanna, a lieutenant commander with the U.S. Navy, who surprised Audrey the elevated canopy path to one of three an alleged threat on social media involving wish to serve as mayor for the city two-year term ending on odd years. Cheryl King. northbound Old U.S. 23, south of Clyde Currently, traffic on North Road is open in both directions and there is access toall boat at the Monday, Aug. 26 sweaters and schedule a trip to the pump- Bus driver caps 30-year career — Linden resident Priscilla James poses for photos with two of her complete one-year scenic overlooks on Thursday, Oct. 17. But of all dangers, car woman seriously injured to serve a minimum of three officer also joins the race Road in Hartland Township. Gramer, member/managers of Gramer Farms, LLC, said they’re receiving, at most, $16.40 per hundredweight of milk, Page 6A in class at Holly Academy on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Hanna had been on a year-long deployment to Bahrain and hadn’t weapons after it was brought to the attention of Fenton and three Fenton City Whomever wins the seat Nov. 5, will See RECAP on 24 Austin Culkins businesses. Torrey Road at North Road is closed. See story on Page 8A. Drone photo by Fred Moses meeting. Submitted photo kin patch, but make sure to check the grandsons, (middle) Caden Appleton, 11, and Lucas Appleton, 9. Tuesday, Sept. 17 was the last day of her 30- See EMBEZZLEMENT See SAFE AND FUN in head-on collision years in prison See CRASH on 20 which is an improvement over the previous five years, but still not enough for profit.See story on Page 17. Photo by Tim Jagielo seen his family in six months. At left is his wife, Kelly, and on the right is their daughter, Katie, 12. Photo by Tim Jagielo See Michigan day trips story on page 22. Photo by Tim Jagielo See THREATS on 10 See WEATHER on 24A year career driving school buses for Linden Community Schools. See story on Page 8A. Photo: Hannah Ball on 10 on 19 Page 14A Eric Andrews Jr. Page 15A Chris Swanson Page 22-23A

Everyone Tri-County Many thanks and ap- COMMENT Yes, I love the big, Heads up to our city COMMENT TEXT I have witnessed so Responsible I just TEXT TEXT TEXT YOUR Looking FHS Cross Yay. COMMENT just needs to Times. How about preciation to Kirk, Dan and OF THE WEEK A big thank you to the The Applefest road This list of craft beer and wine shame on the new electronic sign officials. Every time it OF THE WEEK TEXT YOUR ‘Best go read your Spotted two The Rock’s Night of Hope was a TEXT We are so happy that the Fenton I am so glad the I have never loved COMMENT many near misses on the dog owners keep watched my TEXT YOUR COMMENT COMMENT forward to an Country and track Holly YOUR OF THE WEEK YOUR chill‘‘ out. Tailgat- an‘‘ aerial schematic Rob‘‘ of the Fenton park Schmelter family and all the race was a huge success, looks impressive for a first-year YOUR animal‘‘ owners that‘‘ the Loose Center rains‘‘ the corner of Elm- HOT LINE history, millennial?’ Thanks beautiful wood beautiful event in downtown Linden. It was OF THE WEEK HOT LINE YOUR schools sinking fund passed and want roundabout at Torrey cooking, but since moving OF THE WEEK new‘‘ roundabout at North their‘‘ dogs leashed friend’s‘‘ daughter ing, political party view of the rounda- maintenance department for I am so excited for the new HOT LINE OF THE WEEK who leave now has. It’s wonder- wood and North roads Am I the only one to for the advice, ducks wonderful to see so many people gathered extra‘‘ hour of coach,‘‘ Jesse Union‘‘ to thank the district administrators for ‘‘and North roads is ‘‘to Fenton I no longer feel and Torrey. If you are while walking them star in a Netflix ‘‘ volunteers for a ‘‘which could not have hap- ‘‘ event at next weekend’s ‘‘ ‘‘ ‘‘ 810-771-TEXT ‘‘ HOT LINE Not every commu- HOT LINE HOT LINE 810-771-TEXT sleep this Sunday. Anderson, has Depot was COMMENT HOT LINE Now that the cold and fights, pothole bout at Torrey and their work in Silver Lake Park. craft beer and wine tasting event 810-771-TEXT wonderful evening pened without new race Bottles, Brews & News! This ‘old person’ is them outside ful to see upcoming floods. This is going to notice that the Witches Night boomer, who didn’t while to enjoy children’s activities, community If you are relying sole- sharpening their pencils and coming complete. That used guilty about my lack of pulling up to the rounda- in public. Irrespon- movie and nity supports hunting I’m always glad done such an a winner!” OF THE WEEK snow have arrived, I hope 810-771-TEXT 810-771-TEXT complaints. We North roads? Have not The pruning of high, long and ‘‘in downtown Fenton on Sept. 28! of music, friend- leadership. Congrats to the It was all the talk at the excited for the new rounda- 810-771-TEXT all of the time. events at the center be a big problem come ‘‘Out in Fenton and the Fenton go to college and walking resource materials, music and encourag- ly on mainstream media for 810-771-TEXT up with a different plan after the August to be such a danger- culinary skills. The number bout, you yield. Cars sible dog owners another friend’s but‘‘ I believe it helps when Daylight amazing job with people will remember that their are all headed to seen one yet. How will they handle heavy branches, some old and weather I love that our community always ship and giving ladies from Boomers Boot bus stop this morning! I ‘‘bout. It will be super funny to That isn’t having a pet. I’d advertised on it. This latest ad- winter when the road freezes. This homecoming parade are apparently has along the ing faith-filled words for Linden and its factual‘‘ news coverage, you Really enjoy the ghost vote failed. There is only so much a ous intersection. It of amazing restaurants in ‘‘ already on the roundabout have the let their animals run around, son is a champion boxer. preserve wildlife popula- Saving Time ends.” these high school teams. pets need special attention, the same place. three roads and three business damaged along the park and residential has something going on and back so much to Camp and volunteers. Job know my neighborhood watch young people navi- call the Humane Society dition at the center is a definite is since all the road work has been at the same date and time? no idea what a river.” residents. Good, positive events like this are being deceived. Sad, stories. Thank you.” family can afford, but we’ve already looks great now and traffic seems our community means my right-of-way. Driving through quick out of control, harassing pas- Both are from Linden. These tions for the future. Hunt Kudos to you, Jesse.” too. Keep them safe, warm, Peace and love.” entrances?” [Editor’s note: Thank line frequented by many, mostly children, best of all this event is for a great the community.” well done.” crew will be there.” gate it while texting.” and/or Animal Control, asset to an already amazing done, there is no drainage. It is an Downtown Fenton sure is going sweatshop is.” bring light and hope to a hurting world.” but true.” ‘‘ been paying this. It’s all good.” to be flowing nicely. I bet the busi- husband and I have a great, and hoping for the best is going to sersby. Some people should talented young individuals safely, boys and girls.” you for the photo suggestion.] was very well done. Great job!” cause — FARR!” they will investigate.” place for people over 50.” accident just waiting to happen.” to be hopping that evening.” nesses there are relieved.” fresh meal every night!” well-fed and inside this winter.” get someone killed.” not have dogs.” are putting us on the map.”

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Semi hauling pickles Photo: Tim Jagielo Swanson of Fenton crashes into Owen Township is interim sheriff Road overpass nSheriff Pickell’s last day is Jan. 5, 2020, new sheriff will nDriver of truck reports steering be elected November 2020 wheel stiffened causing him to By Sharon Stone veer from highway Genesee County Undersheriff Christopher Swanson of Fenton By Sharon Stone Township was named interim Fenton — At 1:28 p.m., Thursday, Dec. Genesee County sheriff on Mon- 26, Fenton police and fire departments day, Dec. 23. A new sheriff will responded to a semi truck hauling pickles be elected in November 2020. Christopher See SEMI TRUCK on 17A See SHERIFF on 17A Swanson

TEXT Let me think about I wish May I encour- COMMENT this — $10,000 plus to thank age everyone on OF THE WEEK YOUR interest‘‘ for 15 years or the‘‘ Linden ‘‘both sides to think $2,000 plus less interest Presbyte- for yourself and not I would like to say HOT LINE for five years. That would rian Church rely on single media ‘thank you’ to our law 810-771-TEXT be the same as $6,000 for helping sources. I think that enforcement‘‘ and first re- for 15 years. Plus, if I sell my house me in my time of need. 95 percent of TV/radio network sponders and a very Merry I have a smaller assessment to Merry Christmas.” and cable news lies through Christmas.” pay off. What am I missing here on commission or omission of Margaret Drive assessment?” information.” 2A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 3A

Gone, but Notable court never forgotten 2019 cases in 2019 nLives lost during 2019 nCrimes range from YEAR IN REVIEW embezzlement, fraud, By Vera Hogan sexual assault to homicide Although each year the Times obituary pages are filled with the By Sharon Stone names of loved ones who lost their For our annual year in review, lives, there are many whose deaths the Times summarizes newsworthy resulted in a news story. This year, The lighter side of the Times court cases in the tri-county area there were 16 of those deaths over the past year. These cases are as opposed to nPeople make the news in alphabetical 24 lives lost in interesting, entertaining and order. 2018 and 35 in heartwarming in 2019 2017. Abdu Akl They are, in By Sally Rummel After more order of the date Front page news is usually filled than two years, of their deaths: with accidents, tragedies and crime, the murder trial A l b e r t a but there’s more news inside the Times of Abdurrah- Martin, 95, of that tells you about your friends, man “Abdu” Alberta Martin Fenton Town- neighbors, co-workers and interesting Ahmed Akl Abdu Akl ship, died Jan. events going on around you. We call was to begin 1 of natural causes. She was a long- it the “lighter side of the Times,” and David Nickels of Holly Township has Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Genesee County time Lake Fenton school board here are a few samplings from 2019 sailed since age 13. His father was 7th Circuit Court. However, Judge member. that made headlines: the first of four generations of Nickels Richard Yuille set a new date to See LIVES LOST on 9A See LIGHTER SIDE on 20A in the Fenton Sailing Club. Times file photo See COURT CASES on 11A

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Submit Hot lines online at myfenton.com want to go to huge parties with is between Jay Gatsby and Daisy Bu- decade, which is as wild as Gatsby’s or text to 810-771-8398 live bands and cocktails. I want chanan, the story is told through the fictional parties. All submissions, if approved for publication, must be a giant closet with beautiful eyes of Nick Carraway, Jay’s neigh- I want many things in life, and this 50 words or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Tri-County Times. We reserve the right I shirts and dresses galore. bor and Daisy’s cousin. book (plus the amazing movie) helped to edit for clarity, length and liability. Most importantly, I want to live It may appear strange that the story me shape my goals as a teenager. These GOVENOR WHITMER, WHEN are in a mansion and watch a isn’t told through the eyes lessons are worth repeating. you going to fix the damn roads and symbolic green light from of the main character, but Wealth, to a certain point where lower car insurance? I think you’re a across the water. the type of story deserves you’re not struggling financially, can fraud and lied to get in office. Like every American, I an outside perspective to only buy you so much fulfillment. nnn read “The Great Gatsby” analyze behavior. Party hard, but not to the point where IF ARTICLES OF impeachment are not presented to the Senate, in high school. I loved it. Endless parties. A show you end up dead in a pool. no impeachment has occurred. It was daring. Fun. Heart- of wealth meant to be el- The book also helped me realize I think Nancy Pelosi has put the breaking. A bit ostenta- egant. But it’s all hollow. the importance of personal goals and Democrats in a very strange tious, but not the kind that Money buys fake friends. projects. Goals that solely rely on position. made you angry. Learning After the parties end, peo- you to accomplish build indepen- nnn about the American Dream Hannah Ball ple are alone. This sort of dence and discipline. Trying to im- SLOTKIN IS NOT a Socialist in the slightest bit. and the ’20s was always a happiness is fleeting. press others only gets you so far. nnn bit surreal in high school, We’re headed into a new See HANNAH on 15A WE ARE LEARNING that Obama because children usually grow up led one of the most corrupt thinking they can do anything and be presidencies in history (criminal FBI, anything they want. CIA, NSA, etc.; 2) Fox News ratings Lost Female Cat REWARD trounce CNN and MSNBC; 3) Trump It’s a bit ironic that two of the OFFERED Her name is CLEO remains strong against Russia, greatest classics, “Gatsby” and China, Iran, etc., (remember Obama “Death of a Salesman,” are about She has long brown apologizing for American greatness) how becoming obsessed with the and white rag doll hair, and 4) Trump is getting record- American Dream can lead to your declawed, no collar. breaking contributions. Near Oregon Circle nnn downfall. On the surface, it seems TWO INVASIVE SILVER carp and Jeffers Lane. like maybe not the best lesson to have been caught in southwestern teach kids, but both are excellent cau- Minnesota after essentially tionary tales. JIM & CHERIE sneaking into the state through 810-629-7052 the back door, marking the first One of my favorite things in “Gats- confirmed discovery of the jumping by” is the point of view. While the or 810-287-3670 fish in that area. main characters and the main conflict

Compiled by Tim Jagielo, media editor How has your life changed in the past decade? street talk

“It changed quite a bit. I got “I graduated from Holly “We became empty “It’s gotten twice as long, “I bought the bookstore. married, got a house, had High School, graduated nesters, snowbirds, two of technically speaking. I’ve My husband passed away. two kids, lost two kids. I from college, moved to our children are married. gone from not having much I moved into a condo. I’m just surprised my wife with North Carolina and got We downsized and bought to do to having almost too on (the) Beautification a puppy yesterday.” married. I became a a condo and a place in much to do; it’s stressful (Commission). We’re doing teacher.” Florida.” but rewarding.” okay.” Derek Jinks Katie Davis Debbie Bommarito Chase Pronger Karen Piacentini Flint Township Charlotte, North Carolina Fenton Milford Township Fenton myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 5A

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DORTONLINE.ORG | 800.521.3796 6A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com 2019 saw major growth in city of Fenton nRoad conditions continue administrators have yet to find a way to fund much-needed road repairs. to be a problem, especially In the meantime, the Department of with added new traffic Public Works worked on a new road- By Vera Hogan patching program. They started on If two words could best describe major streets first before moving on to what happened in the city of Fenton in residential streets. 2019, they are “explosive growth.” In all corners of the city, there have been new ROUNDABOUT buildings erected and existing facilities While it was the subject of many com- renovated. plaints, the new roundabout at Torrey and The following is just a sampling: North roads was completed in 2019, and The eagerly anticipated Horizon it appears to have aided in regulating a Building at Silver Lake Road and N. once-difficult intersection. LeRoy Street was completed and now The cost for the entire project was houses the popular Andiamo restaurant, $1.34 million. It opened to traffic in early featuring Italian fare. November — finishing touches will be The third floor is occupied by Serra completed in the spring of 2020. Automotive personnel, and the second by Construction projects such as 111 LeRoy Place are indicators of Fenton’s con- tinued development. Times file photo The Horizon Group of Raymond James FAILED PATHWAY Financial Advisors. Citizens in the three municipalities that Just down the street, 111 LeRoy Place At least two of the historic buildings Italian Bistro and Wine Bar opened on make up SLPR (Southern Lakes Parks is currently under construction. Although in downtown Fenton were repurposed in the same stretch nearby, giving patrons and Recreation) were asked to amend the there were several delays, the new build- 2019. Jason Warda, owner of The Barn another Italian food option. SLPR charter to include a levy and collec- ing will be open for residential and retail Restaurant on Torrey Road opened the Preferring a downtown location, tion of 1.2 mills for 10 years, from 2019 to uses some time in 2020. Fenton Pub on S. LeRoy Street. Ciao REJUVE AVE Skin Spa moved from 2028, to provide funds for non-motorized its S. LeRoy Street location to its newly recreational paths and facilities in Fenton, constructed building at the corner of Mill Fenton Township and Linden. Street and Adelaide. The millage was expected to raise just Across town, a new development was over $1.4 million in the first year. The constructed where the Big Boy and Pizza estimated cost of the pathways is almost Hut once stood. This new development $14 million. houses a Verizon store, Jersey Mike’s In May, the ballot question failed in all sub shop, a Thai restaurant, Sports Clips three communities. In order for the pro- haircuts and Starbucks. posal to pass, each municipality would The Meeting Place restaurant is now have had to have approve it. The reasons open where the Bob Evans Restaurant for failure were many, including people used to be and around the corner on who claimed they want their roads fixed Silver Parkway, the big Kmart renova- NEW YEAR SALE first. Others still said they simply could tion project is now complete. It houses not afford another millage. SAVE SKAFF GET TJ Maxx, Skechers and Five Below. In the spring of 2020, Oshkosh B’Gosh/ Organizers vow to keep at it and find UP TO PAYS 3 YEARS Carters and Michael’s will locate in the a way to fund the pathway. same complex. YOUR INTEREST ELECTIONS % Further down Silver Parkway a major SALES TAX! FREE!* facelift took place where Sally Beauty Fenton City Council elections resulted 60 ! Supply, the UPS Store and other retailers in two incumbents being ousted in No- are located. A courtyard was added and vember. Nancy Draves and Cherie Smith OPEN NEW YEAR'S DAY 10:00-6:00 more improvements are expected. lost their seats on the council, while for- mer councilman Brad Jacob, newcomer ROADS Sean Sage and incumbent Pat Lockwood 810-767-1380 With all the new restaurants and stores were elected. 5301 Hill-23 Dr. | Flint | Skaff.com that have come to the city, it appears that Although Mayor Sue Osborn was (US-23 Expressway at Hill Road) the economy is alive and well in the city challenged by long-time former Coun- of Fenton, unlike the city’s roads. Vot- cilwoman Cheryl King, Osborn was MON-FRI 10 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M. ers rejected paying 5 mills for 10 years re-elected. She has served more than | SAT 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M. SUN 12 P.M. TO 5 P.M. in November of 2018, and officials and 20 years as mayor. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 7A Holly area — progress and exciting projects nVillage and townships We’re not going experience growth in to be a sleepy little unique ways in 2019 ‘‘burg anymore. George Kullis By Tim Jagielo Holly Township supervisor’’ The Holly area might be enjoyed and known as a sleepy “bedroom” com- the way for more projects to come. munity for residents, but the area com- “We’ve spent time with new ordi- prised of Holly Village, and the town- nances, for the wind and solar, agro ships of Holly, Rose and Groveland, have tourism,” Supervisor George Kullis been anything but sleepy in 2019. said. “Holly’s growing.” This area continues to grow along Some policies and procedures need to with their neighboring cities like Fen- be updated to allow for growth to come, ton and Grand Blanc. such as in the Dixie Highway corridor Big changes came to Holly Village as project. “We’re not going to be a sleepy a new police chief was hired. Chief Mi- Perhaps one of the most high-profile Holly-area projects is the Holly Oaks ORV little burg anymore,” Kullis said. chael Story resigned suddenly in August. Park. This photo was taken at a private event in spring of 2019. It’s set to open The first resident in Riverside Gar- Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh was in summer 2020. Times file photo dens, of the Pulte subdivision moved in hired and his first day was Dec. 9. this October. Kullis said approximately The Holly Fire Department moved to Katy Golden, Holly Downtown Devel- Ongoing projects in Holly Town- 15 homes are under construction in the a new location in midtown with official opment Authority director and assistant ship achieved milestones, such as the previously stalled subdivision. occupancy in October. The project cost village manager. heritage farmstead structural work that Kullis said numerous meetings have just under $500,000 and is twice the size Holly Village acquired a $150,000 was needed before development could been held to rebuild North Holly Road. of the former Broad Street location. grant for the Union Depot project. The continue. They’re also working to make it easier “We accomplished a lot and made DDA offered matching funds to refresh Less visual and exciting projects for residents to divide and sell land. progress on so many projects,” said the look of several downtown properties. are nonetheless important and clear See HOLLY on 19A NOW ENROLLING! Young 5’s -8th

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Parker Sebastian Maureen Daniel Ron Stephen Bruce Berniece M. Dagenais Alexander Tyll LaFontaine Morgan Lockwood Bale Dorland Alexander LIVES LOST Torrey and Grand Blanc roads on July the LaFontaine automotive group. his battle with cancer Nov. 5. He was Continued from Page 3A 14. He was the president of the Barons Daniel Morgan, 49, of Tyrone the husband of Fenton Mayor Pro Tem Robert “Stan” Lee, a 37-year veteran Motorcycle Club. Township died Wednesday, Oct. 30 fol- Patricia “Pat” Lockwood. of the Fenton Fire Department, died Jan. David Osborn, 69, of Fenton, lost his lowing an automobile crash at U.S. 23 Stephen Bale, 52, of Fenton died Nov. 15 in Fenton Township. He was 76 years battle with pancreatic cancer at home and Highland Road in Hartland Town- 25 after he was struck in his wheelchair old. July 27. He was the husband of Fenton’s ship. The crash may have been caused on Owen Road near Speedway in Fenton. DuWayne D. Stratman, 77, of Fen- long-time mayor, Sue Osborn. by Morgan experiencing an unknown Bruce Dorland, 89, died Nov. 29. ton Township, died March 5 after a brief Viola Ward, 80, of Fenton, died medical issue. He served as the Fenton City Fire Chief illness in Sun City, Arizona. He was the Aug. 18 of natural causes. She was a Ron Lockwood, 77, of Fenton, lost from 1964 to 1969. founder of the Fenton Township Fire veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a life Department and first fire chief since 1975 member of the VFW Auxiliary #3245. and retired as assistant chief in 2000. She was active in the organization up Bobbie Sue Hall, 52, died as a result to her death. of a Rose Township house fire on March John Ely, 52, of Tyrone Township Secure her 20. was traveling east on White Lake Road Nancy Petruska, 89, of Fenton, on a 2005 Harley-Davidson on Aug. 29. dreams died in Novi on June 15 of natural His motorcycle veered off the right side causes. She and her husband Edward of the roadway and he was killed. Protect her future H. Petruska started the Fenton Educa- Parker Dagenais, 20, of Fenton, with life insurance tion Foundation’s Nancy and Edward was killed in a traffic crash on I-75 in from Auto-Owners Petruska Lifetime Achievement in Cheboygan County on Oct. 13. He was Life Insurance Education Award. on his way back to Lake Superior State Company, because Clarence Coleman, 27, of Flint died University where he was a junior. it’s not about your in a vehicle crash on Owen Road at U.S. Sebastian Alexander Tyll, 20, of life, it’s about theirs. 23 on July 12. A 25-year-old Mt. Morris Fenton, died Oct. 18 as a result of a car driver survived the crash. crash at MSU in Lansing. Jack Williams, 61, of Byron died Maureen LaFontaine, 73, died sud- as a result of a motorcycle crash at denly Oct. 28. She was the matriarch of Need a New Roof? BRAD HOFFMAN Call today for the INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Free Estimates “Serving the area for 47 years” Tear-Offs BEST PRICE Re-Roof of the SEASON! 102 S. Leroy Street Guaranteed quality all year round. Fenton, MI , 810-629-4991

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42220 (11-16) 10A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 11A COURT CASES Floyd Blalock Jr. downtown Fen- guilty to an amended charge of Continued from Page 3A Floyd Blalock, ton in the early second-degree murder and to deliver hear this case for Dec. 3, which was 22, accepted a morning hours a controlled substance causing death. adjourned. No new court dates are guilty plea on a of Sunday, Sept. She could be sentenced 25 years to life. scheduled. Akl is charged with the manslaughter 22. Fenton police Her sentencing date is set for March 27, fatal shooting of Brady Alan Morris charge and felony obtained arrest 2020 at 8:30 a.m. on March 4, 2017 at Akl’s family home firearms charge in warrants from on Lake Fenton in Fenton Township. Genesee County the county pros- Angela Cockerham and Russell Floyd Blalock Jr. Robert If Akl is found guilty as charged, 67th District Court ecutor’s office. Cockerham “He could be sentenced to life without in March for the Abraham Clark On Dec. 11, Clark Russell Cockerham, 49, of High- parole or he could be sentenced to a Sept. 22, 2018 shooting death of Chris- pleaded guilty to a land Township, term of years with 25-40 years as a topher Baldwin, 28. reduced charge of malicious destruc- was sentenced minimum,” said John Potbury, deputy Blalock shot Baldwin in an apart- tion of property. He was given credit June 11 to two to chief assistant prosecutor for Genesee ment in the 16000 block of S. Seymour for 38 days served in the county jail 40 years in prison County on Monday, Sept. 30. Road in Argentine Township on Sept. and the case was closed. on drug and weap- Akl, now 18, was 16 when the shoot- 22, 2018. Argentine Police Chief Clark also faces pending charges of ons charges. He ing occurred. Morris also was 16. Akl Daniel Allen said police were told that burglary, criminal damage to property, was arrested Aug. was arrested the night of the shooting Blalock removed the magazine from concealing identity, falsifying title and 2, 2018 during a the weapon and believed the gun was and with bond denied, he has been in registration (altering), and resisting, Angela raid at a senior unloaded when he aimed it at his friend. evading or obstructing an officer in care facility run by custody at the Genesee Valley Regional Cockerham Center ever since. The police chief said, despite pulling Roswell, New Mexico stemming from his wife, Angela out the magazine, a bullet remained in an Oct. 1 incident. Cockerham. Eric Scott the chamber. Angela Cocker- Andrews Jr. Frederick Clark, Christian Lee ham was charged Eric Andrews Frank Borge Fell III Lover and Mataya Delores Shaw with felony pos- Jr., 21, of Grand Frank Borge Fell III, 73, of Linden The three individuals charged with session of cocaine. Blanc, was charged has two court cases involving child premeditated, first-degree homicide On Aug. 8, 2018, earlier this year pornography in Genesee County. One and conspiracy to commit murder she turned herself with recording five court case dates back to June 2017 with in the death of Austin Culkins, 20, in and was released coworkers in the Argentine Township Police Depart- were scheduled to begin a jury trial in Russell on bond. Court re- Eric Scott Fenton Tim Hor- ment. The second court case dates back Genesee County Cockerham cords show no fur- Andrews Jr. tons bathroom. He to February 2018 Circuit Court on ther information pleaded guilty to with the Michigan April 30. It didn’t regarding her arrest or subsequent action. three of the 26 felony charges against him State Police-Flint happen. for six different crimes. The plea deal was Post (MSP). Frederick Dan- Leonard Cwiklinski in exchange for dismissing the remaining With the Ar- iel Clark, 30, Leonard Cwiklinski, 67, of Fenton 23 charges. On Nov. 22, he was sentenced gentine case, Fell Christian Lee Township was arraigned Oct. 5 on one to 36 to 240 months in prison. faces 10 felonies Lover, 25, and count of false report or threat of terror- The Michigan State Police said An- related to possess- Mataya Delores ism in Genesee County 67th District drews illegally videotaped coworkers. ing child sexually Frederick Clark Shaw, 24, were Court. The charge is a 20-year felony if He also videotaped his best friend and her Frank Borge abusive material charged with mur- convicted. Fenton police said the man- boyfriend in the bathroom at Andrews’ Fell III and using a com- dering Culkins, ager of a bank in Fenton called police grandparents’ home in Grand Blanc puter to commit originally from to report a threatening voicemail left for Township without their knowledge. the crime. With the case investigated by California, by bank employees. A man, later identified MSP Computer Crimes Unit, Internet stabbing him to as Cwiklinski, left the message allegedly Stephanie Blackburn Crimes Against Children Task Force, death in April saying he was upset with bank services Along with paying restitution of he faces 20 felonies related to possess- 2018. The three and wanted to withdraw his money. $5,000, Stephanie Suzanne Black- ing child sexually abusive material and suspects, all from During a court hearing Oct. 30, the burn, 41, of Argentine Township, was using a computer to commit the crime. Owosso, faced life Cwiklinski was referred for a compe- Christian Lee sentenced July 17 to pay court fines of A combined jury trial is set for March in prison without tency evaluation. A review hearing is $770 and be on probation for one year. 17, 2020. Lover possibility of pa- set for Jan. 6, 2020. She also wrote an apology letter to the role. victims. She was arraigned in Genesee Robert Abraham Clark Clark and Lov- Elena Danishevskaya County 67th District Court on one Robert Clark, 31, of Fenton, was ar- er’s jury trials Elena Danishevskaya of Davisburg, a felony count of embezzlement (agent or raigned Nov. 7 in Genesee County 67th were set to begin former Holly police chief, pleaded guilty trustee) of an amount between $1,000 District Court on five charges including Nov. 19, howev- April 25 to two misdemeanor counts of and $19,999. She pleaded no contest. malicious destruction of a building, er, the court post- willful failure to uphold the law in Van She entered a plea agreement in May, larceny from a building, indecent poned the start of Buren County Circuit Court. As part of which reduced the charge to a misde- exposure and two counts of resisting/ the jury trial to her plea agreement, 15 related felonies meanor. She paid the full restitution assaulting a police officer. Mataya Delores March 10, 2020. were dismissed by the court. amount May 31. The charges stem from incidents in Shaw Shaw pleaded CONTINUED on Page 13A 12A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 13A

Continued from Page 11A tenced April 12. ship, was charged with two counts of gree criminal sex- She was sen- She will serve up criminal sexual conduct (CSC), which ual conduct, one tenced to commu- to two years for her allegedly occurred in Fenton Township count of unlawful nity service on the part in a smash- on May 27, 2018. Pollard was arraigned imprisonment, and misdemeanors. and-grab robbery in December 2018 in 67th District one count of assault She also must per- that occurred at Court on one count of first-degree CSC by strangulation for manently relin- Kay Jewelers. She and one count of second-degree CSC. an alleged incident quish her license had similar but un- A pretrial hearing has been set for Jan. that took place on Elena to be a police of- KK Lavon related charges in 9, 2020 at 10 a.m. John Tomlinson April 17, 2017. Danishevskaya ficer in Michigan. McGilary Macomb County, He was arraigned where she was David Rollins in June 2017 in two cases. According Jeremy Michael Heath sentenced to up David Christopher Rollins, 17, to Deputy Chief Assistant Prosecu- Jeremy Heath, 43, formerly of Holly to three years in of Linden pleaded guilty as charged tor John Potbury, additional charges Township was arrested on an outstand- prison. during his arraign- were filed, including four counts of ing warrant in August in Wyoming. KK Lavon Mc- ment May 15 in CSC second-degree, involving two He’s a suspect Gilary, 29, of De- Oakland County new alleged female victims who came in a homicide in troit, will serve Circuit Court. He forward after news broke of the first Holly Township three to 15 years faced one felony case. Those incidents were alleged to nearly a decade Marquis in prison for his count of carry- have occurred between March 2013 ago. Authorities in Raekwon part in the smash- ing a concealed and August 2015. A jury trial is set to Gillette, Campbell Boykins and-grab. He, too, weapon and one begin Feb. 26, 2020. County, Wyoming had similar but David Rollins count of receiving picked up Heath unrelated charges and concealing a Jacquelyne Fay on an outstanding in Macomb County, where he had weapon. On Aug. Tyson Jeremy arrest warrant out already been sentenced to three to 15 7, he was sentenced to 120 days in the Jacquelyne Michael Heath of Michigan for years in prison. Oakland County Jail, with credit for 45 Fay Tyson, 57, of assault. He was Marquis Raekwon Boykins, 19, of days already served. Released, he is on Grand Blanc, was transported back to Michigan. He Detroit, was sentenced to two to 15 probation for two years. In a separate sentenced to life in is currently lodged in the Oakland years in prison. 2018 Genesee County case, Rollins prison Aug. 8. She County Jail facing assault, receiving was sentenced Dec. 9 to two years of was found men- stolen property, contempt of court and Charles Elmore Jones III probation after he pleaded guilty Oct. Jacquelyne Fay tally ill and guilty a probation violation. Charles Elmore Jones III, 23, of 16 to one felony count of breaking and Tyson of second-degree Fenton was arraigned March 1 on two entering with intent to steal. murder and other Bruce Holder counts of assaulting, resisting, and ob- charges in the Genesee County 7th Cir- Bruce Holder, structing a police officer causing injury, Michael Todd Sackrider cuit Court, nearly three years after she 47, of Fenton a four-year felony. He also was charged On, May 9, 2018 two criminal sexual fatally shot Lyric Work, 20, formerly Township, was with one count of attempting to disarm cases against Mi- of Linden, and Tamara Johnson, 45, sentenced Oct. 10 a police officer, a five-year felony. chael Sackrider, from Mt. Morris. to two years in While police were talking with 53, of Fenton Tyson also was found guilty and prison after plead- Jones, police said he became more irate Township were mentally ill beyond a reasonable doubt ing no contest to and allegedly assaulted the officers. A bound over to on three other counts, including two Bruce Holder two counts of fel- struggle ensued with the two officers Genesee County counts of felony firearm and one count of ony firearms and before additional backup arrived. Circuit Court for premeditated murder in the first degree. one felony count of assault with a dan- During the struggle, Jones allegedly trial. He’s facing gerous weapon related to a road rage attempted to grab the firearm of one one count of first- Douglas William incident Dec. 19, 2018. Upon release, of the officers. Michael Todd degree CSC and Walsh he will have three years of probation. On Oct. 15, he pleaded no contest Sackrider one count of sec- Douglas Walsh, to an amended charge of assault/resist/ ond-degree CSC. 62, formerly of Chanell Flemming, obstruct a police officer. During his With the second case, he was charged Linden, faces six KK Lavon McGilary and Nov. 25 sentencing hearing, he was with one felony count of third-degree criminal sexual Marquis Raekwon Boykins sentenced to 24 CSC with an incapacitated victim. conduct charges in The three sus- months of proba- This alleged incident took place in July Genesee County pects who were tion and to pay all 2017, according to court records. A jury Douglas William Circuit Court. Each charged with un- court fees. trial is set for Jan. 8, 2020. Walsh count involves a armed robbery of person under the a Fenton jewelry Michael Dennis John Tomlinson age of 13. The offenses date back to 2012, store May 23, Pollard John Tomlinson, 57, of Flint, faces six according to court records. If convicted, 2018 are in prison. Michael Den- charges of CSC related to three women he could face up to 15 years in prison, Chanell Flem- nis Pollard, 44, alleging that he took advantage of them at according to the Michigan Penal Code. Chanell ming, 30, of De- Michael Dennis of Flint, formerly his hypnotherapy office in Grand Blanc. A trial is set to begin Jan. 29, 2020. Flemming troit, was sen- Pollard of Fenton Town- He was arraigned on one count of first-de- CONTINUED on Page 15A 14A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com Most viewed stories of 2019 nCrashes, fires, pranks and happened, and their five children were at home with a babysitter. Everyone got one unauthorized drawbridge out okay and no one was hurt. By Hannah Ball In 2019, the Tri-County Times had 3. Unauthorized drawbridge nearly three million page views at my- installed on Lobdell Lake, 39,000 fenton.com. Car crashes, online scams, views fires, and a missing teen and weapons, On Monday, July 8, an unauthorized were some of our most read stories. drawbridge was installed from Whitehead Drive to Turtle Island on Lobdell Lake. What followed was weeks of complaints 1. Icy roads result in fatal car A 40-year-old Flint man was killed in early November when his car collided head-on crash, 45,000 views from neighbors and lake riparians. The with another car on Hickory Ridge Road in Rose Township. Times file photo On Thursday, Nov. 7, a 40-year-old drawbridge was taken out in August. Flint man was killed and a 45-year-old combat the opioid epidemic in Michi- 10. Social Security benefits to Fenton woman was hospitalized in seri- 4. Exploding grill causes house fire gan, the Department of Licensing and increase in 2020, 15,000 views ous condition following an automobile on Lake Farms Court, 34,000 views Regulatory Affairs (LARA) modified its On Dec. 3, Social Security Adminis- On Monday, May 27, six fire depart- crash in Rose Township. The incident Pharmacy Rules to categorize Gabapen- tration (SSA) announced that 69 million ments responded to a house fire on Lake happened on Hickory Ridge Road near tin as a Schedule 5 controlled substance. Americans will see a 1.6-percent increase Pellet Drive. Farms Court, off Silver Lake Road, in in their Social Security benefits and SSI Fenton Township. An exploding grill 6. “It’s just been really overwhelm- payments in 2020. 2. Home of The Rock Church pas- caused the fire. ing,” 21,000 views tor destroyed by fire, 42,000 views On Wednesday, Oct. 9, a Linden Stories with the most On Saturday, May 18, the home of 5. Gabapentin now classified as couple’s house went up in flames after Wes Morris, pastor of The Rock Church controlled substance, 29,000 electrical issues. Linden Fire Chief Brian Facebook engagement in Fenton, was destroyed by a fire. Morris views Will was on scene first, followed by the and his wife, Erin, were in Cuba when it In January, In an effort to continue to fire departments of Linden, Fenton City, • 75,298 people reached Fenton Township, Argentine Township on March 22 — The Times and Mundy Township. helped spread information about a HIGH ENERGY BILLS? missing dog, which was returned to its We can help reduce your 7. 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8. Injury crash on U.S. 23 involves • 55,027 people reached jackknifed semi and minivan, on Nov. 30 — The son of a Fenton 18,000 views Township family enlisted police to On Friday, July 26, emergency per- help him propose to his girlfriend. The We pride ourselves on being family oriented sonnel responded to a crash on U.S. 23 video appeared on Good Morning under the Thompson Road overpass. At America and received traction from and welcoming each resident into our hearts. least two people were hurt. local readers.

A Long Term Care Facility Offering 9. Fenton schools superintendent • 46,142 people reached Senior Rehabilitation Care reacts to senior prank, 16,000 on Nov. 29 — The story about Skilled Nursing Services • Long Term Care views a Fenton doctor who could spend Superintendent Adam Hartley re- two years in prison for her role in a Basic Nursing Care • Respite Care sponded to an incident that took place healthcare fraud case that caused an Medicare & Medicaid Certified Thursday, May 17, in which a small approximate $8 million loss to Medicare 9051 Silver Lake Rd., Linden ❦ 810.735.9487 number of students and a staff member and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wore “Cholo Day” attire. drew more than 40,000 views. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 15A

Continued from Page 13A Carl Spradlin Kurtis Statler Patrick Tulip C a r l S p r a d - Kurtis Statler, Patrick Tulip, GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - lin, 59, of Holly 25, of Fenton 51, of Gaines, was GENESEE HUMAN OPPRESSION STRIKE TEAM ‘GHOST’ INVESTIGATIONS Township also Township was charged with three faces charges fol- charged with three felonies involv- Kevin Robert lowing a GHOST felonies involv- ing child abusive Choma investigation. He ing child abusive communication Kevin Robert was charged with communication activity, accost- Choma, 57, of Carl Spradlin three felonies in- Kurtis Statler activity, accosting Patrick Tulip ing children and Fenton, was ar- volving child abu- children and using using a computer raigned June 24 sive communication activity, accosting a computer to commit the crimes. He to commit the crimes. He has a status on three felonies, children and using a computer to has a pre-trial hearing Jan. 31, 2020. conference Jan. 27, 2020. including one commit the crimes. He has a pre-trial Kevin Robert count of accosting hearing Jan. 17, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. Choma children for im- moral purposes, one count of child sexually abusive activity and one count of using a com- puter/internet to commit the crime. His arrest came after an investigation by the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST), a newly formed task force within the Genesee County SleepWell Sheriff’s Office. A jury trial is set for Jan. 8, 2020. 17175 Silver Parkway, Fenton | (810) 354-8087 David Pfenning David Pfenning, Custom 49, of Davisburg From $ Sizes was charged with RV’s, Medical three felonies 99 Beds, Antique involving child abusive commu- Twins to Custom Hand Made Beds, ect. nication activity, “Presidential Mattress” David Pfenning accosting children and using a com- puter to commit the crimes. His jury – We Have It All – trial is set to begin Feb. 4, 2020. Queen Spring Air Hybrid HANNAH Continued from Page 4A Free Adjustable Base The next decade will bring change. with I don’t know if F. Scott Fitzgerald anticipated the kind of advancements we have now, but one reason his $ book is still relevant is because peo- 799 ple haven’t changed much. There will always be Jay Gatsbys in the word. Same with Daisys and Nicks. Coming into the ’20s, my goal is to emulate a bit of each — Daisy’s fun- loving spirit, Nick’s introspection and trustworthiness, and Jay’s optimism and fierce ability to love. However, I think I’ll skip the dying-in-the-pool part. Welcome to the ’20s. Financing Available from 0% to No Credit Needed

Opinions offered in this column are the author’s alone and do not “We Believe Everyone Deserves to Sleepwell” necessarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. Email Hannah Ball at [email protected]. 16A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com The Times 2019 photos of the year By Tim Jagielo students, like her Down Syndrome The Times photos of the year were se- Awareness Day photos (right). lected by me, Tim Jagielo, media editor. Photos are selected based on visual News Features appeal but also whether they depict im- Such photos included a family wait- portant events of the year. These don’t ing for a verdict in a criminal sexual have to be hard-hitting or tragic news conduct case. events. In reality, there are few “news” A small town conflict over an illegal photos selected this year. bridge on Lobdell Lake drew national It’s not that fires or crashes didn’t attention and was captured by both happen, but none of the photos stood Moses and Ball. out against these selections. Others involve emotional reunions be- Most of the photos were taken by tween Editor Sharon Stone and Pam Pow- Emotional reunion Down Syndrome Awareness Day yours truly, but photos by staff reporter ell, the recipient of her son Brad’s lungs Hannah Ball, and drone photographer embracing at his namesake golf outing. (and chief technology officer) Fred Ball also reported on NARCAN Moses were also included. anti-opioid overdose training in Holly; a reflection of our times. Feature photos (see online) A portrait of Times General Man- Some photos are just plain fun and were ager Jennifer Ward and Publisher Wes selected for their color and energy, like Smith at Michigan Web Press, where the parachute photo at Fenton’s World of the Times is printed each week, marked Wonder Early Childhood Center. the beginning of a new relationship with Others are about locals trying to make The View Newspaper Group. a difference internationally — like the At the end of the year, it’s good for World Vision 6K race in Flint. anyone to review their personal photos Hannah Ball covered events de- and see where they’ve been and what NARCAN training signed to bridge understanding with they’ve accomplished. Waiting for verdict

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Illegal drawbridge Cornerstone building flood damage myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, December 29, 2019 17A Fenton Township man SEMI TRUCK BUSINESS ambulatory surgery centers, faces 14 felonies Continued from Front Page imaging centers, 490 employed that caught fire at the Owen Road BRIEFS primary and specialty care nArraigned Dec. 20 on charges overpass of southbound U.S. 23. physicians, commercial and related to possessing child Fenton Township Fire Depart- COMPILED BY SHARON STONE Medicaid HMOs, home health sexually abusive materials ment responded with a tanker. and hospice providers serving The highway and Owen Road ST. LUKE’S HOSPITAL AND Michigan and Indiana. They The Michigan State Police (MSP) were shut down while firefighters MCLAREN HEALTH CARE operate Michigan’s largest network Computer Crimes Unit, Internet extinguished the flames. Motor- OFFICIALS SIGN LETTER OF INTENT of cancer centers and providers, Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task ists were urged to avoid the area. St. Luke’s Hospital and McLaren anchored by the Barbara Ann Force announced the arrest of Robert The driver of the semi, a Health Care, Grand Blanc, have Karmanos Cancer Institute, Allen Langdon, 53 of Fenton Town- 63-year-old Jackson man, was signed a letter of intent to define a National Cancer Institute- ship, for possession of child sexually able to get out of the truck and was ways that the two organizations designated comprehensive cancer will work together to best meet center. As part of the potential abusive materials and using a computer treated for non-life threatening the needs of the communities integration, McLaren Health to commit a crime. injuries. No other injuries were Langdon turned himself in follow- they serve. McLaren Health Care plans to make significant reported. Care is a fully integrated health investments in St. Luke’s Hospital ing an investigation in which digital Lt. Jeff Cross of the Fenton network with 14 hospitals, to enhance services. evidence was seized from his home. Police Department said the driver The investigation was initiated when reported that while he was travel- it was learned that Langdon was view- ing southbound on U.S. 23, the with retired Michigan State Police com- ing child sexually abusive materials on SHERIFF steering wheel of his truck became mand officer Phil Hart of Flint and Gerald the internet. Continued from Front Page stiff to the point that he could not Joseph Parks Jr., of Davison, who is a Following a forensic examination Sheriff Robert Pickell announced in steer the truck. He braked and the retired Genesee County sergeant. of the digital evidence, Langdon was October that he would retire after nearly truck veered to the right and up the An appointment committee, com- charged with seven counts of posses- embankment, where the truck hit 50 years in law enforcement. His last prised of Genesee County Prosecutor sion of child sexually abusive materials the Owen Road overpass. day on the job will be Jan. 5, 2020. Swanson will fill the sheriff role until David Leyton, Chief Probate Judge and seven counts of using a computer Cross said gawkers and stop- the November 2020 election. Jennie Barkey and County Clerk John to commit a crime. and-go traffic caused numerous Swanson was competing for the title Gleason, selected Swanson. Langdon was arraigned in 67th Dis- secondary crashes in the area. trict Court on Friday, Dec. 20. Just after 4 p.m., a tow truck The MSP Computer Crimes Unit equipped to handle this size of encourages parents to speak to their crash used a crane to lift up the children about the safe use of the inter- damaged semi and remove it. net. There are many resources available Representatives with the to parents to assist in keeping children Michigan Department of Trans- safe online. The National Center for portation (MDOT) were on site so Missing and Exploited Children pro- that they could inspect the Owen vides a comprehensive list of resources Road overpass once the debris on their website at missingkids.org. was cleared. ATER . SALT . FILT LED W ERS Westbound Owen Road, from BOTT The MSP ICAC Task Force provides S . TEM SYS resources at michiganicac.com. the east side of U.S. 23 to the west TER WA WA TER KING If you have information regarding side of the highway was closed SOFTENERS . 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Compiled By Vera Hogan New Year’s Day is when everyone should “pig out!” Seriously, eating pork on New Year’s Day has long been considered to be lucky.

MORE GOOD LUCK TRADITIONS GOOD GRAPES PIG OUT! In Spain and Mexico, it is tradition as the clock strikes midnight The Pennsylvania Dutch, as well as many other to pop a grape in your mouth for each strike of the hour. Each cultures, believe eating pork on New Year’s Day little grape represents good luck for each month of the new year. brings good luck because pigs root around with their snouts in a forward motion. We want to move SLURPING IS GOOD forward, not backward in the new year. They eat If you want a long life, you should eat noodles sauerkraut with the pork because it is cabbage, on New Year’s Day, a tradition in many Asian and cabbage is green like money (purple countries. cabbage doesn’t count). SOUTHERN-STYLE LUCK Black-eyed peas, leafy greens and a slab of cornbread are DON’T EAT THIS! thought to bring prosperity in the new year. Peas represent coins, greens resemble paper money and corn bread FLY AWAY, LUCK symbolizes gold. It’s a Southern New Year’s Day tradition. Chickens and turkeys scratch backward and we all want to move SEA, IT’S NOT GOOD forward in the new year so skip the Don’t eat lobster or crabs on New Year’s Day. poultry. Also, anything with wings will They can swim backwards and sideways fly away and take your luck with it. and as we mentioned before, you always want to move forward in the new year.

AT A STAND STILL Skip the beef on New Year’s, EAT YOUR COLORS too. Cows eat standing still In Chinese culture, all white foods — eggs, and that doesn’t move you white cheese, tofu — all are unlucky on forward in the New Year. New Year’s Day because white is thought to symbolize death. No one needs that, so eat a lot of color Jan. 1. Source: Mccall.com

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HOT LINE CONTINUED nnn Just sayin’... [email protected] FOR ALL OF those that complain TAKEAWAYS FROM THE about the huge U.S. military budget. Democratic debate: Increase taxes Remember the other small budgets on all Americans; ban private health wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for that Things I want to ‘go away’ in 2020 insurance; disastrous New Green huge budget. And, by the way, it is Deal; free college; free health care that huge budget that allows you to We are a few days past there is nothing any of us can for illegal aliens; open borders/ snivel and whine about that huge the Christmas season — you accomplish by arguing over sanctuary cities; ban fossil fuels; budget. know, the season when we whether the Republicans are enforce same-sex marriage to nnn should be celebrating peace right or the Democrats. What churches; no limits abortions; identity LF VARSITY BB coach: How do you politics. Socialistic government. expect a team to be a team when on earth, goodwill toward you can do is exercise your nnn you wear out your starters and don’t men. Do we really take that right to choose your leaders HUNGER IS A problem across the play your bench? We need good legs to heart? I sometimes wonder. during the next elections. In U.S., with 37 million people suffering especially in the fourth. You need To that end there are some the meantime, let these people from food insecurity. That means your bench involved; use all of your things I would like to see end in office do their jobs. If they roughly one in 10 Americans are team. hungry and nearly one-third, or 11 nnn in 2020. First and foremost VERA HOGAN don’t, vote them out. million, are children. PEOPLE WHEN YOU go to the is the great divide among The next thing I would like nnn bank ask for smaller bills other than friends and family regarding to change is the social media WHY DOES THE city of Fenton allow 100s and 50s this will help smaller President Donald Trump. Love him, hate comments by the haters, many of whom the place at Torrey and S. Long Lake stores from constantly being asked Road store all that stuff outside? It for change. Please have some him, whatever. Is anyone as sick of hear- are downright rude for no apparent rea- looks like a junk yard. Just because consideration. ing about his every move as I am? Not son. My mom always said if you can’t say it’s not in our beautiful downtown nnn just him, Nancy Pelosi and the gang, too! anything nice, don’t say anything at all. doesn’t mean it should be allowed to TO THOSE WHO think that the I personally am saddened witness- Here’s a tip. If you would not say what look like that. Democrats are the haters, I suggest ing friends and families bickering over you think to someone’s face, don’t post nnn that they read the President’s tweets. TO THE ‘CHRISTIAN’ who doesn’t Anyone who disagrees with the Trump. Perhaps bickering isn’t the right it at all. Simple as that. You are entitled like seeing same-sex commercials President is called names or worse. word. What I mean is downright fighting. to your opinion but trust me most people on Hallmark channel. It shows two Anyone remember ‘little Marco’ or It’s a terrible thing when you see a friend will just say, “Wow, that was rude,” and people in love with each other. If you ‘lying Ted,’ and they are members of or family member you haven’t seen in a move on. can’t deal with that are you really a his own party. while and have to reluctantly whisper, Upset with how your local govern- loving ‘Christian?’ nnn because you’re afraid of the answer, “Are ments are run? There are many opportu- you a Trump fan, or …?” nities to get involved. Run for office, ap- And I am sick of turning on the TV ply to serve on a board or commission. news in the morning only to find out what Or just volunteer your time for a cause good or bad thing Trump did overnight. that means something to you. It’s very Don’t get left Enough alteady! easy to whine and complain but if you Americans have the right to choose really want something to change, do their government leaders. But it used to something about it. IN THE DARK! be that our votes were private. No more. Peace on earth, goodwill toward men It’s in your face every day. I am right and — let’s try again and make it happen in Call you are wrong is what everyone seems 2020. Happy New Year! M.R. ELECTRIC to be saying. Please stop! Opinions offered in Just Sayin’ are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Tri-County Times or its staff. Email CONSTRUCTION, INC. Whether you like the man or not, Vera at [email protected]. Professional & affordable service by HOLLY Township Hall was paved to prevent Nick Byard | 810-280-9183 Continued from Page 7A erosion. It was funded by the county, Your Future The Holly Oaks ORV Park is set to township and road commission. — Specializing in — open in the summer of 2020 in Groveland The township acquired property at Looks Bright Township. Administrative and on-site the back of the original town hall. This Whole House Generators work continued in 2019, with the of- will clear the way to use the hall for an Happy New Year! ficial name being chosen, and public assembly building, much like a commu- and private events held on site. nity center. “We don’t have anything like There were several important proj- that in Rose Township,” Scheib-Snider ects in Rose Township that were either Call finished or made progress in 2019, ac- said. “This will probably be the big proj- today for cording to Supervisor Dianne Scheib- ect for this year.” Snider. Milford Road was completely In 2019, the Township’s Board of a quote! repaved inside Rose Township and a Trustees approved the creation of a new culvert was installed. conservation committee to preserve the The hill at Mason Street at the Rose township’s rural features. 20A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com LIGHTER SIDE den school buses in 1989. Both are now Continued from Page 3A retired, following a small party Tuesday, Sept. 17. Jan. 20 — The fast pace of an emergency room nurse Oct. 13 — ‘But I know I love you’ She has been vomited on, urinated on and Camre Curto, 31, of Tyrone Town- has treated a patients with his head split wide ship, gave birth to son Gavin on Oct. 9, open. For Jami Skinner, 37, an emergency 2012, but a rare, life-threatening preg- room nurse, it’s all part of her everyday work nancy complication, pre-eclampsia, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. erased her lifetime of memories. Their struggles to build new memories as a Feb. 3 — Snow day fun hits a new family resulted in a book penned by note her husband, Steve Curto, “But I know Local school districts make school I love you.” cancellations fun with vocal parodies, The inaugural View Newspaper Group Bottles Brews & News sold out of tickets snow day challenges, etc. Oct. 30 — One ringy-dingy and raised $6,000 for Fenton Area Resource and Referral (FARR). Times file photo Fenton City Councilman Scott Gross- Feb. 3 — The sky’s the limit for teen meyer recalls his years of working as a weatherman May 15 — Andiamo chef wins 2019 Aug. 25 — Local water skier takes telephone operator in a female-dominat- Lake Fenton High School junior Joel Chef Showdown first at nationals ed industry, beginning at age 16. Robinson doesn’t have to flush ice down Two points decided the winner of Whitney Burnash, 32, won first in the toilet, put a spoon under his pillow the third annual Chef Showdown at The state, regional and national water ski Nov. 10 — Creating the gift of or wear his pajamas inside out to make Freedom Center on May 9. Head chef competitions through the American Water mobility a snow day happen. He can predict it Matt Scitney took the top prize, defeat- Ski Association, after a four-year break A workshop at Price’s Airport in himself throughout his own weather ing Chef Jody Brunori of The Laundry, from national competition. Burnash is the Linden is one of five locations of Mo- forecasting and science. El Topo, CRUST and Relief & Resource daughter of Jeff and Patti Smith, owners bility Worldwide that makes the body of Co., all in Fenton. of Silver Spray Sports in Fenton. mobility pull carts for disabled people March 10 — Sisters make spring in third world countries. Over the past training a family tradition June 2 — Sailing connects four Sept. 8 — Times media editor decade, 1,000 carts have been shipped Tri-county sisters Denise Ketchmark generations debuts documentary to 28 countries. and Debi Koch have gone every year The Nickels family of the Lake Fenton “The Seventh Fire,” a documentary by to Lakeland, Florida for spring training Sailing Club is on their fourth generation Times Media Director Tim Jagielo about Nov. 17 — View Newspaper Group since 1986. of sailors, starting with Herman Nickels the preservation of history and culture of 2019 events raise more than who passed away in 2007 at age 91. No the Bay Mills Indian Community in the $36,000 for area nonprofits March 31 — Long-time Fenton other family has such a lineage with the Upper Peninsula, debuted Sept. 8 at the The Bottles, Brews & News craft beer leaders happen to be ladies club. Royal Starr Film Festival at the Emagine and wine fest on Sept. 28 in Fenton was The city of Fenton’s mayor Sue Os- Theater in Royal Oak. one of a number of events that raised born, Mayor Pro Tem Pat Lockwood June 16 — Family patriarch is prime money for local organizations. A check and Fenton Township Supervisor Bonnie example Sept. 8 — Resident walks all of for $6,000 was presented to FARR (Fen- Mathis make up a “powerhouse” trio of In honor of Father’s Day, this story Fenton’s streets. ton Area Resource and Referral Network, women who have worked tirelessly as features Roger Sharp Sr., patriarch of one Fenton resident, Dan Taylor, walked Inc.) after wrapping up the 2019 roundup community leaders for decades. of the most well known and respected every street in the city beginning in June, of events. families in the tri-county area. He is the totaling about 107 miles. He described the April 7 — Fenton High School owner of the family owned and operated experience to the Fenton City Council. Nov. 20 — Coloring within the lines Ambassadors celebrate 40 years Sharp Funeral Homes with chapels in His motivation was to lose weight, but Gary Savoie, 65, a resident at Fen- of award-winning performances Fenton, Linden, Grand Blanc Township in the process, he learned first-hand, “we ton Healthcare Center, spends his days This local vocal group debuted in 1979 and Swartz Creek. live in a really great city.” drawing works of art in intricate designs and planned celebratory concerts for the from pages in adult coloring books. His public on May 10 and 11. July 3 — Murals become more Sept. 18 — FHS grad cruises as artwork now numbers about 130 hand- popular in local community ‘piano man’ colored pictures. April 14 — Friendship starts at the top Local mural artist Kevin Burdick has Colin Hodgkin, a well-known local Fenton Police Chief Jason Slater and seen his artistic spin on murals on the performer with Fenton Village Players, Dec. 22 — No need to hit Times Fire Chief Bob Cairnduff have been best Ivory Loft building and El Topo, both in is spending the next four months on a Square for New Year’s Eve friends since meeting for the first time at downtown Fenton. Holland America cruise ship, performing Jonah Wolford, a 2019 Lake Fenton a lunch table at Fenton Middle School. as a dueling piano player while traveling High School graduate, transformed his Together, they have more than 50 years Aug. 18 — 60-year-old local man in the Mediterranean, Europe and the bedroom into “Times Square,” a near- of experience in protecting city residents. swims Mackinac Straits Caribbean. exact replica of what travelers will see David Casadonte, 60, of Fenton Town- in New York City on New Year’s He’ll May 12 — ‘Sugar & Spice’ TIMES five ship, completed a 4.04-mile swim in the Sept. 22 — Sisters who drove buses broadcast his New Year’s Eve show, Featured in honor of Mother’s Day, chilly waters of the Straits of Mackinac retire after 30 years “Prime Time Rockin’ New Year’s Eve20” local first grade teacher Carrie Keech is for the 2019 Mighty Mac Swim on Aug. Phyllis Hoffman and Priscilla James from there, and you can catch it on Face- mom to five daughters, from age 6 to 14. 11, coming in 94th out of 400 swimmers. are sisters who both started driving Lin- book Live on New Year’s Eve. Spencer remaining perfect is our No. 3 story of year Expansion creates By David Troppens he’s still a teenager, Linden’s Spen- sional boxing regardless of The tri-county’s most recogniz- cer won four more bouts in 2019. weight class. new vibe to Flint able professional athlete continued The number of rounds were in- Spencer, who is a super to turn heads in 2019, and whenever creased uring 2019, and Spencer welterweight, began 2013 Metro League he fought, Joey Spencer was as- wasn’t always overwhelmingly with a knock out victory of By David Troppens sured he’d have plenty of area fans dominant as he was in 2018 but he Brandon Harder. Maybe the only constant in the Flint watching his bouts on television. still went undefeated and remains CONTINUED AT Metro League’s history can be represent- That’s because despite the fact one of the top prospects in profes- TCTIMES.COM ed with one word — change. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019 | PAGE 21A | MYFENTON.COM/SPORTS When the league began in 1968, there were six squads within the orga- nization. Of those six, only Fenton and Holly have been members every single year. Swartz Creek left during the mid- 1970s, only to come back during the Sports 2000s. Many changes have happened over the decades, but never has one happened that took place before this school year. The Flint Metro League grew to 12 Olsen’s two state title day is top effort of 2019 teams, and for the first time ever has By David Troppens two divisions for a variety of sports. It She’s won three individual state titles, also represents the first time that all four earned runner-up status in another indi- tri-county area squads are in the Metro vidual event and has helped the Fenton League as well. For those reasons, the varsity girls swim team earn All-State changes in the Metro League rank as the honors in two relays. No. 2 story in the tri-county area spots Yet, Gracie Olsen prep career has scene during 2019. only begun. The Fenton standout swim- The 2019 fall season was the first to mer has only finished her sophomore experience the expansion. It created a season with the Tigers’ squad. thrilling boys soccer race with Fenton, Olsen became the first-ever swimmer Linden and new member Goodrich each in Fenton history to win two individual earning a share of the league crown. In state titles at the same state meet when football, there were divisions and the two she won the 200 yard freestyle (1:48.98) division winners were Fenton (Stripes and the 100 butterfly (54.62) at Novem- Division) and Goodrich (Stars Division). ber’s Division 2 MHSAA Girls State It set up the first-ever cross-over Metro Swimming and Diving Championship Fenton’s Gracie Olsen’s two individual state championships in the 200 yard free- League championship when the Tigers at Oakland University. Her performance style and the 100 butterfly was the tri-county’s top story of 2019.Photo: David Troppens traveled to Goodrich. also made Olsen our top sports story in She also made sure the Tigers ended the in Fenton school history in a state relay The title game at Goodrich received the tri-county area of 2019. meet with a bang, by giving Fenton the event (3:34.55). plenty of hype, but it eventually became Olsen began the meet by helping the lead in the final race of the night — the “The relay was the best part of the en- evident that the Tigers would win the 200 medley relay team earn All-State 400 freestyle relay. The squad held on tire meet,” Olsen said. contest. status with a fifth-place finish (1:49.19). to take third place, the highest placing CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM Both Fenton soccer teams had great tourney runs By David Troppens to the Division 2 state semifinal won the shootout 5-4. Fenton’s varsity boys soccer team round for only the second time in The Tigers advanced to the re- had a season to remember during the school history. gional round and earned what ended fall of 2019. The tournament run began up being only their second D2 re- First off, the squad earned a share with an easy 5-0 victory against gional crown in school history. The of the Metro League title with Lin- Owosso, but that win set up a dis- best part was Fenton won the title on den and Goodrich. trict title game against the Linden its home field. First, the Tigers beat But as strong as the team was dur- Eagles. The Tigers had lost to their Madison Heights Lamphere 7-3 in ing the regular season, it wasn’t until tri-county rivals twice during the the semifinal. In the regional title Fenton’s Ben Chapple scores a goal during the the postseason that the Tigers truly season, 2-1 and 2-0. However, this game, the Tigers defeated Detroit Tigers’ 2-1 Divsion 2 regional championship victory began to turn heads. time the Tigers edged out Linden Country Day 2-1. against Detroit Country Day. Photo: Mark Bolen Fenton ended up advancing with a shootout victory. Fenton CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM 22A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES / SPORTS myfenton.com 810-771-TEXT (8398) Tigers show their claws in TEXT YOUR “Stay Connected to Your Community.” HOT LINE final three quarters vs. Holly By David Troppens December 29, 2019 Fenton — For a quarter the Holly varsity boys basketball team looked like a squad poised to possibly post a big road victory at Fenton on Dec. 20. The Bronchos’ defense was strong, holding the Fenton Tigers to just 1-of- 11 shooting from the field during the first eight minutes. Meanwhile, Holly was getting field goals from four of its starters, resulting in an 11-5 first quarter lead. However, then came the second quarter. The Tigers hit on 9-of-13 shots, JUSTIN ANDREW KYLE MALLORY BARRETT HAMLIN with six of those field goals being three- Boys Boys Boys pointers. Addison McIntosh led the Bowling Swim/Dive Basketball way with four of those field goals and 11 points. By the time the quarter was over, Fenton had scored 25 points and holly hartland hartland enjoyed a 30-23 halftime lead. Holly would make a couple of runs in the sec- ond half, but would never take the lead again as the Tigers won a 64-54 verdict. MORGAN JAYDEN MALISZEWSKI “We have the ability to shoot the Fenton’s Braden Moore (right) blocks RITTENBURY Girls three,” Fenton varsity boys basketball a shot attempt by Holly’s Hunter Wrestling Bowling coach Chad Logan said. “In the first Jackson. Photo: Mark Bolen quarter, I don’t think we took terrible shots, but we were dribble-happy. In the coach getting them ready to play. But in hartland linden second quarter we hit a couple of shots. the second quarter we made a bunch of Maybe they game-planned us in the first shots and we got the lead.” quarter — it was a good job by their CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM MICHAELA DAKOTA KILANO KOTT PREP REPORT Competitive Hockey Cheer WRESTLING Barkholz had 11 points. Brandon Green  Linden at Tri-County Champion- added nine points while River Meckstroth ships: The Eagles had the flu bug go had six points. hartland hartland through the team, but the squad still had some strong performances at the  Flushing JV 72, Linden JV 59: meet. Bryce Shingleton (119) went 4-0 Lance Barkholz led the Eagles with 21 with three pinfall victories, defeating two points while Brandon Green had 11 EMMA ARIANA ranked wrestlers in the process. Mean- points and Aiden Krueger had 10 points. TOOLEY ADAMS while, Uzziah Delgado (171) and Colton Girls  Flushing freshman 50, Linden Gymnastics Powell (189) each had 3-1 records. Basketball Delgado was a runner-up while Powell freshman 31: Bryson Phillips led the placed third. Eagles with 14 points while Colin Weiss In JV action, Logan Ethington (112) had 10 points. holly hartland and Jase Gundry (160) each earned first-  Fenton Freshman 45, Holly Fresh- place finishes while Adelia Carr (119), Josh Brennen (125) and Garrett Parker man 29: The Tigers’ (4-0) top scorer was (215) had second-place finishes. Louis Isaiah Plumley. Goble (135) and Aleah Piet (152) each HOCKEY placed third.  Milford 6, Fenton/Linden 3: Ethan BOYS BASKETBALL Hutchings scored a goal just 36 seconds  Linden JV 65, Corunna JV 22: The Eagles had 13 players score double- into the contest, but the Griffins trailed 3-1 (800) 535-0517 digits, resulting in the easy win. Carson after the first period. Nick Temple scored www.thestatebank.com Pekarek had 14 points while Lance the squad’s other two goals. myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES / SPORTS Sunday, December 29, 2019 23A Tigers respond to practices, beat Bronchos Lund sparks By David Troppens willing to discuss how Fenton — It’s been a her presence was felt at Eagles by Flushing tough start for the Fenton the game through those By Dale M. Smith varsity girls basketball practices. Fenton — The Linden varsity boys team. “We started off rough basketball team opened its 2019-2020 The squad opened with and coach Moore really season on the road at Holly recently. four straight losses, and helped us in practice this They started that game slow and was unable to score more week because we had trailed for a good part of it. On Dec. than 36 points in any of a really good practices 20, there was no repeat as they ran the those four contests. this week,” said Korryn visiting Raiders from Flushing off the But under the lead- Smith, who finished with floor, 73-35. ership of varsity girls a team-high 18 points. Linden began the game with a 5-0 basketball coach Becki “(Despite her absence) run courtesy of a Seeger DeGayner Moore, the Tigers didn’t we were able to pull steal and a bucket from Blake Lund. accept the start and through it because of the The Eagles set the tone early on the worked hard in practices strong practices we had defensive end with five steals in the this week. It has paid off. this week.” first quarter alone. Fenton defeated Owos- “We are working on Leading only 10-6 after the first so in overtime Tuesday being a lot more disci- quarter, sophomore Reichen Lund and defeated Holly 50-44 plined at practice now,” and senior Brenden Miller dropped in at home Dec. 20, earn- said Samantha Whaling. consecutive 3-pointers early in the sec- ing the squad two current “It was a huge wake-up ond. Blake Lund then made a couple victories. Unfortunately, call to be more disci- of threes of his own to portend what Moore was unable to see plined. It helped to do would happen for the rest of the game. the performance due to what she said and to fol- He had 23 points in the first half alone. another issue during low through with it.” He finished with 39 despite limited the school day. But, her CONTINUED AT Holly’s Hunter Weeder (right) battles with Fenton’s Mallory Lehmann minutes towards the end of the game. players were more than TCTIMES.COM for a ball in the Tigers’ victory against the Bronchos. Photo: Mark Bolen CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM 2019 had many other great moments By David Troppens victory against Walled Lake Northern and It’s hard to make a list of the top then a 6-1 regional title victory against stories. Detroit Catholic Central. However, their How are they rated? run ended in the super-regional with a 9-1 The sports staff uses a lot of factors. loss to Brother Rice. The popularity of a sport can come into No. 6 - Holly coaches Don Pluta and play. The historical impact of a perfor- David Hall retire their positions: Two mance can also have big meaning. long-time Holly varsity coaches called it But while it’s a tough job, we’re up to quits after their 2018-19 seasons. the task. The top four moments have their Holly varsity wrestling coach Don Plu- own stories. In this one, we’ll list the best ta began coaching at Holly in 1978 and Tuesday, January 14th of the rest. left the program in March 2019. His last No. 5 - Fenton baseball wins region- match he coached was Nathan Young’s al title: The Fenton Tigers haven’t had state championship bout at the state wres- much success since going the Division 1 tling meet. route in the postseason, but that changed Pluta led the Bronchos to 660 wins, during the spring. eight league titles and 12 team district Fenton opened the tournament with a championships. The team qualified for 6-3 victory against Milford, but then had the team state tournament three times. to face the team that has knocked them Hall began coaching the Holly out of many district events — Hartland. varsity girls basketball team at the The Tigers found a way by the Eagles, turn of the century and the Bronchos earning a 6-5 district title victory at Hart- have been a Metro League contender land High School, Fenton’s first district throughout the second half of his ten- crown since 2001. ure as coach. The Tigers’ run continued with a 3-2 CONTINUED AT TCTIMES.COM 24A Sunday, December 29, 2019 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com