Summer care for dogs, SEE PAGE 3B Grief Support IN THIS SECTION: Meetings HCLASSIFIEDS Hosted by Sharp Funeral Homes in HREAL ESTATE conjunction with Genesys Hospice. HFEATURES Every first Wednesday of the month HBUSINESS 1:30pm - 3:00pm • Fenton Chapel HOBITUARIES Life Style Come HMUCH MORE! join us Wednesday SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014 SECTION B July 2nd 1-877-53-SHARP MICHIGAN ONE-DAY ROAD TRIPS Sand dunes, museums and water parks only a few hours away from Fenton By William Axford [email protected]; 810-433-6792 “I’m bored” is a phrase that will grate on a parent’s nerves all summer long, as kids attempt to find something to pass the time with. Here are a few day trips parents can take with the kids and hopefully hear the “b” word a little less this summer. ONE-DAY TRIP #1 • BELLE ISLE GREAT WOLF 62 miles from Fenton LODGE 196 miles Belle Isle, which became a state park earlier this year, from Fenton is worth the hour drive from Fenton. An aquarium, conservatory, kid’s playscape and more than 5 miles of trails will entrance visitors for a day. SLEEPING BEAR The 982-acre island in Detroit also features a SAND DUNES beach, wetlands and numerous statues ranging 221 miles from war generals to intellectuals. An $11 fee from Fenton to visit the island will be implemented some- CROSSROADS time this year. Those who walk, bike or jog to VILLAGE 25 miles the island do not have to pay an entrance fee. from Fenton Currently, a state recreation pass is required. ONE-DAY TRIP #2 • GREAT WOLF LODGE 196 miles from Fenton The Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City is BELLE ISLE about three and a half hours away from Fenton 62 miles and is a must visit for water park enthusiasts. The FENTON from Fenton 38,000-square-foot indoor water park is kept at a constant 84 degrees and features 12 different attrac- tions for people of all ages, including water slides, lazy THE DETROIT TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO rivers and whirlpools. Costs vary depending ZOO Joseph (left) and Kathy Byrne of Rose on number of people and whether families 49 miles Township explore the Anna Scripps Whit- from Fenton are renting out rooms. Visit Greatwolf.com/ GREENFIELD comb Conservatory, commonly called the traverse for more details. VILLAGE Belle Isle Conservatory, on Wednesday See ROAD TRIPS on 4B 62 miles with Walt Sorenson of Montverde, Florida. from Fenton We’re here for you…only 12 minutes from Fenton! We Service All Makes and Models! COMPLIMENTARY* Pick-Up & Delivery • Loaners • Car Wash • Battery Test • Multi-Point Inspection • Service Engine Soon Light Scan All New 2015 Now Available - Randy Wise Certified Lincoln MKC 4350 Lennon Rd., Flint for most used vehicles RandyWiseLincoln.net (810) 230-2500 *See store for further details. 2B Sunday, June 29, 2014 LIFE STYLE www.tctimes.com Compiled by Editor Torrey Christopher, intern Asked at Fenton What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? Montessori Academy street talk “Play. I like to play “Get ice cream. I like “Go to the pool or the “Play baseball. I like to “Play with my friends. “Ride my bike. It’s babies.” vanilla.” beach. I build sand play with my friends.” We go fishing and ride pink.” castles and swim.” bikes.” — Rosalee Kingsbury — Preston Scott — Isabelle Ice — Noah Durling — Dane Hurd — Lainey Parker Age 5 Age 4 Age 5 Age 5 Age 5 Age 5 they found faith, became more and more Preventative & Cosmetic Dentistry active in the church and finally embarked on for the young, not so young, brave and not-so-brave! Featured a ministry of their own. 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Expires 7/31/14. rounded by pictures of great-grandchildren, a brief quote of business coach Wanda Beverly Shea later became Billy Graham’s We’re always accepting Loscot gives this good advice to all who soloist and one of the favorite gospel singers new patients Patricia A. McGarry, D.D.S. pass by: ‘It takes about three minutes to of all time. the competition!Family Dentistry write a thank-you note, fold it, stick it in an During their years together, Fred and Kit- 200 Lindenwood Dr. • Linden, • www.drmcgarry.com • 810-735-9426 envelope and mail it, but the power of it is tie wrote a song titled, “Little Is Much When Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11am-7pm • Thurs. 8am-3pm • Occasional Sat. 8am-Noon awesome.’ Fred Suffield agrees. God Is in It,” a tune that was destined to be Fred had been sound asleep when he widely known. suddenly awoke to the sound of someone Why did they choose this title? pounding on his door. Moments later, he Perhaps they had been thinking about a Our care outshines stood face to face with a half-frozen man who Canadian blizzard that stopped a train and frantically told him that a train had become brought Kittie to Fred’s little house. Maybe Our elegant and comfortable Health Campusstalled in aprovides snow storm and that 24-hourthe passengers it was the memory of a little thank-you note the competition! were in danger of freezing to death. that started communication between them, Lighting a lantern, Fred followed the leading to love and marriage. skilled nursing, assisted living and memorymessenger care to the site services of the stalled trai n thatand Possibly it reminded them of a nervous led the travelers to his house, where they teen who overcame embarrassment and sur- are specially tailored to meet your specific waitedneeds. until the stor mOur subsided programs and help rendered his talent to God, enabling him to Our elegant and comfortable Health Campus provides came. Later, one of the passengers, named reach millions with his message. Kittie, sent a thank-you note to Fred. 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Here are a few marthastewart.com, tips to make sure your pet enjoys the season as much as you do. community.petco.com LET YOUR DOG DIG Your dog may resort to finding his MORE PETS GO own way to avoid the heat. Dogs in na- MISSING ON THE ture dig their dens not out of frustration but to find food, hide, give birth — or FOURTH OF JULY keep cool! If it’s possible, locate a shady THAN ANY OTHER area where it’s OK for your dog to dig. DAY OF THE YEAR LET YOUR DOG CHECK 7 During the festivities, keep your THE WEATHER dog indoors with the windows Dogs don’t have the Weather Channel, closed. so they don’t know why they are being de- 7 Make sure your dog’s crate or nied a long walk for the day. Allow your “safe place” is easily accessible. dog to step outside and feel for itself that DID YOU 7 it is too hot, too wet, or too cold to go on Playing soft music can make your a long walk.