PAGE 3 PAGE 7 PAGE 7 Where are they now? We shall never forget . Is denim Michigan rockers like Bob Seger Thirteen unclaimed military veterans will fading in and Kid Rock often show up at local have full military burial at Great Lakes popularity? beaches and bars National Cemetery on Sept. 11 PAGE 3 SUN DRIVES WEDNESDAY EDITION GREEN ENERGY GROWTH IN MICHIGAN Midweek 2012 & 2013 NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR VOL. 21 NO. XXXVII WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 $1.00 tctimes.com See page 6 ONLINE to view your ‘Miracles future best COMMENTS with paws’ friend! A handicapped sticker doesn’t apply to u ‘‘ a vehicle, only These dogs and cats have their to the driver. own ‘loveable quirks’ that make Call the police and they will them amazing companions be ticketed if the driver isn’t By Sally Rummel handicapped.” [email protected]; 810-629-8282 People aren’t the only species to have “quirks” I’ve had three hus- in behavior. In fact, if you think about it, all people bands and six dogs. My and animals have ‘‘worst dog was better than my best husband.” quirks that make up their personality — We know Saturday, I was work- it’s just that some these dogs ing in the front of my house are more hidden ‘‘and cats can ‘‘ on South Holly than others. Road. There is Some dogs and be amazing a sign at East cats have their own Street and companions. South Holly issues that can make We see it happen that said ‘no them “show” poorly through traffic’ and nine when a perspective time and time out of 10 cars went past human comes by again. that sign and had to turn Adopt-A-Pet in Fen- around. Do people know Jody Maddock ton to think about Adopt-A-Pet executive director how to read?” adopting them. ’’ I’m sorry, did your “They can get left behind easily, because they Hot Line say that girls are don’t provide immediate gratification to a poten- ‘‘now ‘running the country’ tial adoptive family,” said Jody Maddock, executive or ‘ruining the country?’ If director of Adopt-A-Pet in Fenton. “But that doesn’t you think things are getting See PAWS on 8 better you obviously are not paying attention.” TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO 810-771-TEXT Lucky, a 2-year-old shepherd mix zooms around the agility area of Adopt-A-Pet in Fenton on Monday. She’s like a few other “residents” for (8398) adoption in the shelter — quirky, but friendly and loving once you get to know her. Lucky wasn’t socialized properly, and can be stand-offish. TEXT YOUR Gas pipeline adds Fenton Wetlands, In case of disaster, HOT LINE cemeteries, and Township to planned route ‘‘other things come have a plan uLocal concerns continue about natural into account as uAre you prepared for storms, gas pipeline heading to Canada constraints and fire, loss of power? By Yvonne Stegall cludes Fenton, Rose, Grove- By Tim Jagielo [email protected]; 810-433-6792 land and Brandon townships, when identified, [email protected]; 810-433-6795 Local citizens and land- if approved by the Federal route changes In his line of work, Fenton Fire Chief owners are concerned about Energy Regulatory Commis- are made. Bob Cairnduff said more people are un- the impact of the proposed sion (FERC). prepared for disasters, than are prepared. new gas pipeline that will run There will be an open Vicki Granado “Things like having generators, cool- Media relations for ers, batteries, and ice are not the respon- through Michigan, and in- See PIPELINE on 6 Energy Transfer ’’ sibility of the emergency responders to have for you to use,” he said. “People need to take an initiative and make themselves Another hard-hitting storm blows See DISASTER on 2 through area Friday evening One of the uMore than 77,000 in DTE Energy has been calling it southern Lower Michigan “one of the strongest storms to hit strongest southeast Michigan this year.” In ‘‘ affected by storm some areas, winds reached 75 mph. storms to hit By Yvonne Stegall DTE Energy reported 70,000 cus- [email protected]; 810-433-6792 southeast tomers in Oakland County without TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO Severe storms with heavy rains and Michigan power, and 15,000 in Livingston. Jeff Fisher looks up at the remainder of high winds passed through the area While most people had their the tree that split in half, falling on his this year. on Friday evening, causing numerous power back by Monday, it was Linden home last April. DTE Energy ’’ power outages and downed trees. See STORM on 9 2 Wednesday, September 10, 2014 MIDWEEK TIMES www.tctimes.com Sept. 11 remembrance set for Thursday morning News briefs uFenton Fire Department Fiddling in Fenton draws intimate crowd to conduct ceremony to Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation remember terrorist attacks, hosted Fiddling in Fenton on Satur- day in downtown Fenton at the Fen- honor fallen heroes ton Community and Cultural Center. The city of Fenton will remember the The event ran from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., September 11 anniversary of the terrorist and was free for all ages. Fiddle Fire attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001 at Band kicked off the festivities, which the Fenton Fire Department, rain or shine. included inflatables, smARTee paints At 8 a.m., rigs will be pulled outside free painting class, and a demon- the doors of the station and parked. Trucks stration by Fenton Karate. The small, will be lined up as they are in the station. intimate crowd enjoyed square The firedepartment’s wreaths and mural dancing with Jim Tait and The Picks will be placed in front of the trucks and & Sticks String Band. Both young a black fire helmet will be placed below and old residents joined in on the one of the wreaths. dancing. Rounding out the day of fun At 9:58 a.m., all available personnel will and folk music was T.J. Thomas and assemble in single file and at attention. the Kentucky Straits band, with great At 9:59 a.m., at the time of the first TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO country classics including a Johnny tower collapse, a truck siren will be Fire chiefs from across Genesee County attend a memorial at Flint Memorial Park in Cash medley. See REMEMBRANCE on 7 Clio last Saturday to remember the fallen heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. th DISASTER your neighbors know your furry family 35 ANNUAL ST. JOHN APPLEFEST ROAD RACE Continued from Front Page members. • 10K RUN • 5K RUN/WALK • APPLE CORE 1 MILE • APPLE CORE-TER MILE • prepared for taking care of themselves.” Maddock prefers to just have leashes Race Information Starting Times: September is National Preparedness by the door. Saturday, September 20, 2014 9:00 a.m. – 10K Run In case of storms, where you must stay Sponsored by: 9:00 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk Month, and when the sun is shining Fenton, Michigan 10:00 a.m. – Apple Core 1 Mile in the basement, she said you also have to 10:30 a.m. – Apple Core-ter (¼) Mile it’s the right time to prepare for any rough weather ahead. Thunderstorms on get your pets ready to be caged if neces- Course: All races start and finish near St. John Church and are run through the scenic Fenton area, flat, fast, 100% paved roads. Friday knocked some trees down, and sary. Enough water and food, such as for Directions: From US-23 Exit 79 Silver Lake Road, east to Lincoln Street, turn left, go north to Jefferson Street, and turn right into power for around 200,000. people, needs to be set aside for them. parking lot To start, Cairnduff suggests enough From I-75 Exit 101 Grange Hall Road, west through Holly to Fenton, Grange Hall Road becomes Silver Lake Road in McDunnough, Inc. Material and Recycling Solutions for Industry Fenton, follow Silver Lake Road west to Lincoln Street, turn right, go north to Jefferson Street, and turn right non-perishable food and water to sustain INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC RECYCLING www.McDunnough.com into parking lot What is an ICE contact? (734) 449-4008 a family for three days. A significant All family members that have cell Adelaide Street and North Road will be closed from 8:30 – 11 a.m., please plan accordingly. disaster can knock power and other phones should have an Age Groups: MALE AND FEMALE: 13 & Under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, services out for that long — especially ICE contact set up in their 70-74, 75 and over. 5K WALK: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. considering the ice storm in December, contact list (ICE means In Awards: 10K RUN, 5K RUN, 5K WALK and 1 Mile Run: Overall and Master, Male and Female. Medals to the top three finishers which knocked out power for more Case of Emergency). That (810) 750-6822 in each age group. APPLE CORE-TER MILE: All entrants will receive a medal. than a week way if they are incapaci- Post-Race Activities: Water, Fruit Juice, Fresh Apples provided near the Finish Line. For an additional charge, a pancake for many cus- breakfast is available in the food tent on the Applefest Midway. tated in an emergency the Registration MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: St.