Cup of joe www.tctimes.com Deadliest Best Espressos, lattes catch and cappuccinos bargain Area man works ONLINE on Alaskan make coffee a COMMENTS cruises fishing boat versatile drink HOTLINE: 2011 3A 13A 1B MOVIES So Hollywood SUNDAY EDITION dished‘‘ out 28 sequels in 2011? I have never seen such drivel pour- ing out of Tinseltown Tri-County in my life. The inane Pirate movies are just VOL. 19 NO. II SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012 $1.00 the same silly spe- cial effects over and over. I’ll keep my hard ‘Shop Local’ becoming the norm for residents earned money in my pocket until they pro- duce something that appeals to an adult with a brain.” My wife and I have been‘‘ to multiple mov- ies every holiday season for many TRI-COUNTY TIMES | SUBMITTED PHOTO years. Melanie Beneson, of Fenton, died This year Tuesday afternoon after losing control we saw of her car on Crouse Road in Hartland none. Township. We saw none because of the dozen or so movies to choose Fenton woman from, there was not one that was a quality dies in car crash adult-oriented film. Not coincidently, liberal uSpeed, icy Hollywood is going the same way as our conditions country – right down believed to the toilet.” be factors HOTLINE: LOOKING By William Axford TO 2012. [email protected] TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO After reading your A 40-year-old Melanie ‘‘ Carla Bradley, of Fenton, browses through Eclections in Fenton on Wednesday. Bradley shops local story on all our com- Fenton woman Beneson munities, it’s not hard as much as possible. “The staff is always friendly and helpful,” she said. died Tuesday af- to see that Fenton is ternoon after losing control of her going to be much larg- vehicle on an icy road. Melanie Ben- er in just a few short Provides ‘win-win’ for residents, businesses eson was on her way home to check years. If you think the By Sally Rummel so they don’t miss an in- traffic and conges- We would not on her dogs when her Jeep slid off of [email protected] Summary tion is bad now, just have been able teresting must-have item. Crouse Road in Hartland Township and wait until 25 more Gary Horning, of Fen- He is among a grow- uThe Shop Local crashed into a tree on the driver’s side. ‘‘ ton, likes to shop at Fratz businesses open. Oh to expand our ing number of consum- campaign, spear- See CRASH on 11A well, it’s what they call Consignment every few ers in the tri-county area headed by the Tri- services if it had days to see what’s new in progress I guess.” who are spending more County Times and not been for the their constantly chang- of their shopping dol- Fenton Regional Trial of Brandon strong support ing inventory. This local Chamber of Com- resale destination draws lars in their home com- Hayes begins ONLINE of our customers munities, to benefit not merce, is working customers from near and to change the OF THE WEEK only the businesses, but u this year. far, but many area resi- shopping habits First officer on dents, like Horning, fre- also their hometowns Mike Clabuesch of local residents. I WOULD LIKE co-owner, Goin’ Postal quent the store regularly See SHOP LOCAL on 14A scene testifies ‘‘TO REMIND the ’’ By Tim Jagielo citizens of Fenton [email protected]; 810-433-6795 that the DDA Fenton man dies In Port Huron on Wednesday, the members are all graphic first testimony in the trial of residents of Fenton twice, recovers Brandon Hayes for the beating death that volunteer their of 4-year-old Argentine township boy uIs kept alive by new time. Do I agree battery-powered heart pump Dominick Calhoun began. with most of their The first responding officer, Argen- decisions? No, I don’t. By Tim Jagielo tine Township Officer Angelo Panos, But I respect the fact [email protected]; 810-433-6795 testified that he found Dominick ly- that they are good Todd Minock, 54, of Fenton ing on the floor of the apartment in intentioned and civic- was a completely healthy and April 2010. He was summoned to the minded. To each one, active person who enjoyed kaya- scene by Dominick’s grandfather Rick I say thank you very king, hiking and gardening. On Calhoun. Officer Panos found Domi- much.” Oct. 3, 2011 he suffered a mas- nick with mother sive, “widow maker,” or 100 Corrine Baker. percent blockage heart attack Dominic was that was a complete surprise. breathing weakly See RECOVERS on 6A and moaning Summary with bruises on TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO uA Fenton man is kept alive by his body. He later Todd Minock and wife Janet are rarely out of each other’s sight an internal pump that keeps his died from his in- heart pushing blood, following a juries. because of his special heart pump that keeps him alive, follow- massive heart attack that left his ing a massive heart attack in October. heart functioning at 10 percent. See TRIAL Brandon on 6A Hayes 2A Sunday, January 8, 2012 TRI-COUNTY TIMES www.tctimes.com PAID ADVERTISEMENT This Week Only INTERNATIONAL COIN COLLECTORS are in Flint & Fenton! Paying Cash for all Coins and anything Gold or Silver! By KEN MCINTOSH WE ALSO STAFF WRITER BUY COSTUME ICCA will be placing ads in newspapers, radio and Other types of items the ICCA will be purchasing JEWELRY running television spots this week asking people to during this event include U.S. currency, gold bullion, bring in any old silver and gold coins made before investment gold, silver bars, silver rounds, proof sets, Here’s How It Works: 1970. Those that bring in their coins will be able etc. Even foreign coins are sought after and will be to speak with collectors one on one and have their purchased. • Gather items of interest from your attic, safe coins looked at by a specialist. With the help of these Also at this event anyone can sell their deposit box, garage, basement, etc. There is ICCA members, offers will be made to those that have gold jewelry, dental gold or anything made no limit to the amount of items you can bring coins made before 1970. Offers will be made based of gold on the spot. Gold is currently trading at on silver or gold content and the rarity of the coins. Record Highs. Bring anything you think might be gold • No appointment necessary All coins made before 1970 will be examined and and the collectors will examine, test and price it for purchased including gold coins, silver coins, silver free. If you decide to sell, you will be paid on the spot • You will be paid on the spot for your items dollars, all types of nickels and pennies. Those that – it has been an unknown fact that coin dealers have • You get 100% of the offer decide to sell their coins will be paid on the spot. always paid more for jewelry and scrap gold than with no hidden fees If you are like a lot of people you might have a few other jewelers and pawn brokers. old coins or even a coffee can full lying around. If you So whether you have one coin you think might be have ever wondered what they are worth now might valuable or a large collection you recently inherited, be your chance to find out and even sell them if you you can talk to these collectors for free. If you’re lucky WE BUY ALL choose. They could be worth a lot according to the you may have a rarity worth thousands. Either way International Coin Collectors Association also known there is nothing to lose and it sounds like fun! GOLD & SILVER as ICCA. Collectors will pay a fortune for some coins For more information on this event visit and currency for their collections. If it is rare enough, www.internationalcoincollectors.com JEWELRY one coin could be worth over $100,000 according to Eric Helms, coin collector and ICCA member. One ultra rare dime, an 1894S Barber, sold for a record $1.9 million to a collector in July of 2007. While that is an extreme example, many rare and valuable coins are stashed away in dresser drawers or lock boxes around the country. The ICCA and its collector members have organized a traveling event in search of all types of coins and currency. Even common coins PAYING can be worth a significant amount due to the high price CASH FOR of silver and gold, says Helms. Washington quarters ANYTHING and Roosevelt dimes can be worth many times their What We Buy: STERLING face value. Recent silver markets have driven the price SILVER up on common coins made of silver. Helms explains that all half dollars, quarters and dimes made before COINS 1965 contain 90% silver and are sought after any FREE ADMISSION Any and all coins made before 1970, rare time silver prices rise. Right now it’s a sellers market coins, entire collections, Silver Dollars, he said. CONTINUES IN Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Half Dimes, The rarest coins these collectors are looking for FLINT & FENTON Nickels, Three Cent Pieces, Two Cent Pieces, include $20, $10, $5 and $2 1/2 gold coins and any coin made before 1850. These coins always MONDAY - SATURDAY Cents, Large Cents, Half Cents and all others. bring big premiums according to the ICCA. Silver JANUARY 9TH - 14TH JEWELRY dollars are also very sought after nowadays.