Governor says state will fully reopen June 22 nMore than nine million vaccines tinue to plummet following increased a reopening date of July 1. front lines to keep us all safe. And we are administered, new COVID vaccinations. “Today is a day that we have all been incredibly thankful to all of the essential In a June 17 press release, the gov- looking forward to, as we can safely get workers who kept our state moving. cases fall to one-year low ernor announced that beginning June back to normal day-to-day activities and Thanks to the millions of Michiganders On Thursday, June 17, Gov. Gretchen 22, capacity in both indoor and outdoor put this pandemic behind us,” Whitmer who rolled up their sleeves to get the Whitmer accelerated the end of all CO- settings will increase to 100 percent and said. “We owe a tremendous debt of safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine, we VID-19 epidemic orders on gatherings the state will no longer require residents gratitude to the medical experts and have been able to make these changes and maskings as covid-19 cases con- to wear a face mask. She previously set health professionals who stood on the See REOPEN on 8 SERVING THE TRI-COUNTY AREA FOR GENERATIONS! 810-629-9321 Weekend 810-629-9321 VOL. 28 NO. XXV SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021 $1.00 Home invasion Agreement reached for soccer facility Fenton has suspect jailed empty school nSocial media post leads board seat to quick identification, nCandidates have until apprehension of intruder Tuesday to submit letter of By Sharon Stone interest to serve partial term A home invasion suspect is By Sharon Stone lodged at the Oakland County Fenton Area Public Schools is Jail pending a review from the seeking candidates to fill a vacant prosecutor’s office. board of edu- According to Michigan State Po- cation seat. lice Metro North Post, on Wednes- The open day, June 16, troopers were dis- vacancy is patched to the 2300 block of S. to fill the re- Fenton Road in Holly Township for maining term a home invasion in progress. of Kimber- When troopers arrived, they ly Gruber, cleared the home and spoke with whose term Kimberly Gruber the homeowner. expires Dec. Larry Billings of Linden mows the grass at the Deer Run Soccer Park on Thursday, Shortly thereafter, a tipster 31, 2022. called MSP 911 to advise they June 17. He works for AYSO and said he takes care of the grounds to help the kids. Letters of interest must be sub- recognized the suspect on a social The Deer Run Soccer Authority recently reached an agreement with Southern Lakes mitted by 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 22. See INVASION on 19 Parks and Recreation and Genesee County to continue using the soccer fields. See See SEAT on 19 story on Page 7 Photo: Hannah Ball What will it take Night- What kind of people to keep people from birde said are so rude that they let their ‘‘running stop signs ‘‘it best: ‘You ‘‘dogs, plural, run and leave and red lights. Every can’t wait calling cards on everyone’s day, I see some until life grass, obnoxiously jump all driver, not shooting isn’t hard over one’s clothing, etc, etc, through a light when it’s yellow, anymore before you yet think we are all glad to but blatantly running through decide to be happy.’” see them? Our neighbors.” the light when it’s clearly red. Silver Parkway is the worst. Someone will get hurt or die.” 2 Sunday, June 20, 2021 WEEKEND TIMES myfenton.com myfenton.com WEEKEND TIMES Sunday, June 20, 2021 3 HONORING Keeping everyone safe on the water OUR VETERANS nFree boater safety class for up to 100 people Saturday, June 26 at Lake Fenton High School By Sharon Stone Do you know what to do if the wakeboarder you’re pulling behind your boat is injured? Do you know what to do if a guest on your pontoon becomes unconscious? Do you know what to do if a friend begins struggling to swim while you’re in the middle of Lake Fenton? Do you know what direction to drive your boat around the lake in Lake Ponemah? One more reason to transfer The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Marine your pre arrangements to Sharp: Division will be offering a free boater safety class Community- Sharp Funeral Homes has been caring for families for over 100 years Saturday, June 26 to answer those questions and serving generations of Local Families. If you already have funeral prearrangementsBERNARD with another funeral home, they can help you move your more. prearrangement to Sharp Funeral Homes without any additional cost. Up to 100 people of any age can sign up to take the MATTHEW AMTHOR free boater safety class, facilitated by the sheriff’s LINDEN, MICHIGAN office from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Lake Fenton High School parking lot at 4070 Lahring Rd., Linden (Above) During the June 2020 event, an 1924-2016 (Fenton Township). officer from the Genesee County Sheriff’s U.S. Army A similar class was held last June. Office helps an attendee practice CPR on a World WAr II dummy at a free first-aid and boater safety 28th Infantry Division – Reconnaissance Lake Fenton Community Schools Superintendent American Legion Linden Post 119 Julie Williams said, “We have a great working rela- class conducted by the GCSO. Officers tionship with the Sheriffs office and we are happy covered CPR, using a tourniquet, age BROUGHT TO YOU BY: to have them use our facilities to provide such an requirements to drive a boat, required safety Fenton Chapel important training for our community.” equipment and more. (Left) During last Michael T. Scully, Manager 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton The class includes CPR certification and first year’s free safety boater class, a participant (810) 629-9321 aid. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said listens as Dep. Sean Clayton from the Toll-Freesharpfuneralhomes.com 1-877-53 SHARP they can have just 100 people taking the course and Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, who’s been 810-629-9321 To submitThree additional a veteran, locations email in Swartz information Creek, Linden,and Flint/Grand Blanc Township spots are filling up. Call (810) 257-3422 to register a paramedic for 11 years, tell the attendees and photo to [email protected] All facilities are handicapped accessible. for the class. about proper CPR technique. Times file photos ROOFING SALE OFF 55% INSTALLATION DAVISON: 8068 E. Court Street PROMO TC621 PROMO CODE: 810-250-7723 AUBURN HILLS: 2020 N. Opdyke Road TRI-COUNTY TIMES The Tri-County Times (USPS 018-092) HOURS: CONTACT INFORMATION is published weekly (with exceptions) by The opinions and/or views expressed in the Tri-County Times print editions and the Tri-County General Office ......810-629-8282 JAMS Media, LLC, 256 N. 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The Non- All submissions, if approved for publication, must be 50 words or less and do not necessarily reflect the views of seek a renewal of the Non-Homestead millage. Homestead Operating millage has the Tri-County Times. We reserve the right current, not to exceed The State of Michigan been in place since 1995 as part of to edit for clarity, length and liability. 18 mills non-homestead assumes all districts levy Michigan’s school funding program operating millage. The the maximum of 18 mills under Proposal A. With a renewal, nnn actual ballot language will in local revenue. Linden non-homestead properties will NO OFFICIAL TAX increases for low- and middle-income people, ask district voters to keep Community Schools is continue to pay their current millage however, if you roll in the price the current millage rate asking for a renewal of rate of 18 mills.