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GB Parks and Rec to update master plan BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com

GRAND BLANC — Work is under way to update the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation’s Master Plan after officials in both the city and township approved sharing the cost for the project. The parks and recreation’s previous master plan expired in December 2011, making it ineligible to apply for grants through agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Unfortunately, there are a few grant agencies

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The Goodrich girls’ varsity basketball team clinched the 2012 Class B state title last Saturday after defeating Dearborn Devine Child, 60-53, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The team finished the season undefeated at 28-0. For the full recap, see Sports.

Haiser: Village not responsible for Dalman bill BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com

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GOODRICH — An investigation aimed at bringing closure to a yearlong debate over a previous computer investigation in the Village of Goodrich has left the community divided. Last February following the requested resignation of its village administrator and the removal of her computer hard drive from the village offices, former Village President Patricia Wartella and Councilman Doug McAbee signed a contract with Larry Dalman of Dalman Investigations to conduct a forensic investigation of the village comput-

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In brief Presentation about historic Myers farm GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Heritage Museum will host a presentation by Jim Reigle on the history of his family farm, the Myers Farm, on March 26. The family home, located on Belsay Road, was built in the early 1900s. For more than 50 years the family operated a dairy farm with award-winning Guernsey cattle. Myers’ grandfather, Faye Myers, donated the land that is now home to Myers Elementary School. The program will be held at the Grand Blanc Heritage Museum, 203 East Grand Blanc Rd. in the City Hall complex. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the program commencing at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Details: Call 810-694-7274 during regular hours (Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) or the Director at 810-695-8045. — G.G.

Soup & Salad Dinner set GRAND BLANC — There will be an All You Can Eat, Soup and Salad March 23 with proceeds going to the Dort-Oak Park Neighborhood House At Charity UMC in Flint. The dinner, for a free will offering, will be put on by the Phoenix United Methodist Women, 4423 S. Genesee Rd., Grand Blanc, located between Maple and Bristol roads, between 5-7 p.m. Details: Call 810-743-6797 or 810-7433370. — G.G.

Mom2Mom sale scheduled GRAND BLANC — First Congregational Church on the corner of Belsay and Perry roads in Grand Blanc will host a Mom2Mom sale on March 24. If you would like to rent one of our 50 tables, please visit www.uccgrandblanc.org. Details: Call 810-695-1967. — G.G.

Holy Family Career Day GRAND BLANC — Holy Family Catholic School in Grand Blanc will host a school-wide Career Day, March 23, from 9-11 a.m. Students will have a day off from their usual academics to receive first-hand accounts from professionals representing occupations in the arts and sciences, broadcasting, medicine and dentistry, government and military, religious life, professional athletics, and more. More than 30 volunteers will present job information, educational requirements, handson work-related activities, and costs and benefits of their chosen careers. Details: Call 810-694-9072. — G.G.

Scrapbooking crop event at Oaktree Elementary GOODRICH — The Goodrich High School Class of 2014 will host a fundraiser Scrapbooking Crop on April 21 from 9 a.m.9pm. The event will be held at Oaktree Elementary, 7500 S. Gale Rd., Goodrich. The $35 cost includes; large, comfortable cropping area, helpers to assist with carrying in supplies, scrapbooking and vendors, beverages and snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner and a "Thank You" goodie bag for all participants. Raffles and door prize drawings will also be held. Register by calling 810-636-4447 or pick up a registration form in the Goodrich High School office. — G.G. Thursday, March 22, 2012

Resident seeks solutions to drainage issues BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com

ATLAS TWP. — One Atlas Township resident is seeking relief for a drainage issue that has left his family struggling financially. When Ken Coventry moved into his home on Burpee Road seven months ago, he said he was unaware of the long battle between his neighbors and the Genesee County drain and road commissions to resolve a drainage issue in the area that had left his and his neighbor’s home with damages due to flooding. When it rains or snows, Coventry said his yard floods. During a recent storm, his basement flooded with 3 feet of water. “Water has filled my septic field, back flowed into my septic tank then into my home during the rain,” Coventry said. “There are pipes installed under my drive to help the water leave my yard, but they can’t keep up.” Due to the flood, Coventry said he had to gut his entire basement, replace his furnace for $5,000 and purchase a new water heater for $1,000. In addition, Coventry said his septic field no longer works and a new system needs to be installed in his backyard at an estimated cost of $12,000 with an added $5,000 needed to move his well to his front yard.

“The only thing we have asked of the drain commission, township and road commission to do is fix the drainage issue,” Coventry said. “I was only seeking a cure to the water issue, not damages caused by their neglect, but I truly think they just don’t want to fix things.” Atlas Township Supervisor Shirley Kauntman-Jones said the issue has been ongoing for about 10 years and the township has done what it could to bring the matter to a close. “The township tried to bring people to the table to see what would come up,” Kautman-Jones said. “We had the drain commission and road commission out there last fall. They determined that the front of (Coventry’s) property is the natural flow area for water that goes back into a wetland pond area near there.” Coventry however maintains the coverts, ditches and pipes installed in the ground have contributed to the flooding. Genesee County Road Commission Chief Engineer Fred Peivandi said the flooding, however, is not due to road issues. “We visited the site and it is a clear natural water course going through that property,” Peivandi said. “There is nothing the road commission can do.” Instead, anything that could be done to alleviate or stop the flooding would need to

be done by the homeowners, Peivandi said. Coventry said he was given the option of bringing a sewer drain to his home for an estimated cost of $307,000. “I guess they thought I had an extra $307,000 to spend,” Coventry said. “A pipe running underground in front of my neighbors house at the road side would direct the water past us all to a pond, but they refuse to even consider the option.” In an effort to fix the problem at a cheaper cost, Coventry said he has taken the advice given to him to fix the situation himself and has begun to bring in fill dirt. Nevertheless, Coventry said he would like to see more action from the county level to help with the situation. “We are paying these people to solve and fix our infrastructure issues...and deny us the work we require,” Coventry said. “I think at this point we are beyond just wanting (the) water gone. These issues and costs have crippled us financially and their lack of willingness to fix it have pushed us to our limit.” Paul Donnelly, of Genesee County Water and Waste, said due to the wetlands in the area, before any work could be started by the homeowners they would need to obtain permits from the Genesee County Drain Commission.

GB Fire Department hires three new firefighters BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com

GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Fire Department is now operating with a fulltime staff. Grand Blanc Township Deputy Clerk Susan DeVernay swore-in Robert Burdette, Chris Keller and William Larsen as full-time firefighters during the Fire Commission's March 20 meeting. A fourth full-time firefighter will be selected in April. The addition of the four new

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Grand Blanc Deputy Clerk Susan DeVernay swore-in (from left) Chris Keller, William Larsen and Robert Burdette as the Grand Blanc Fire Department’s newest firefighters.

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NEWS PLAN from page 1 that won’t allow you to pursue grants unless you have an updated and current master plan,” Grand Blanc Township Trustee Larry Anderson said. Anderson, who also sits on the Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation Commission, said it would be beneficial to have an updated master plan to allow them to seek grants for potential projects, especially given that they are looking to add an additional pavilion to the heavily used Creasey Bicentennial Park. The cost for the new five-year community recreation master plan will be a 60-40 split between the two municipalities with the township paying $3,480 and the city picking up the additional $2,320. The services associated with the cost of updating the master plan include Census information updates about the community, an outline of current funding sources and current facilities available, facilitate a community forum on the recreation plan and compile an action plan. City Manager Paul Brake said council had some discussion at its March 14 meeting to have the master plan cost sharing percentages mirror the 80-20 split utilized by the municipalities to

fund the fire department but, due to the importance of the issue at hand, agreed to discuss future funding options at a later date. “In the grand scheme of things, this is more important to get done,” Brake said. “I would take this as another example as to the strong relationship between the city and the township to further our goals for the community.” Among the goals of the community is to secure more funding for the historical McGrath-Perry homestead, which is the first historical property to be owned by the township. Township Manager Keith Edwards said the new master plan would incorporate not only the city’s property, but also the Perry home, which sits on 20 acres of land. The addition of the historical site, Edwards said, is significant for the community. “There is a lot of work being done on the house itself and the 20 acres,” Edwards said. “The point in including it is to be able to apply for grants and other types of funding.” Once the update of the master plan has been completed, the Parks and Recreation Commission will be able to apply for grants that fund projects through December 2016.

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Police Blotter Women cited for stealing makeup at Walmart GRAND BLANC TWP. — Two Flint women were cited for shoplifting after attempting to steal makeup and wallets. Police were dispatched to Walmart, 6170 S. Saginaw St., at 7:05 p.m. on March 12 after Walmart Security notified they had a 23-year-old woman and a 25-year-old woman in custody for retail fraud. Security told police they had witnessed the two women grab several different makeup products, totaling $156, and three wallets, valued at $36, and conceal the items in their purses. Both women admitted to police to taking the items with no intention of paying for them. The women were issued citations and released.

Dog attacks neighbor’s dog GRAND BLANC TWP. — A Saint Bernard is in a mandatory 10-day quarantine after attacking another dog. Police reported to a loose dog complaint at 7:45 p.m. on March 14 in the 5000 block of Centreville Road. When police arrived on scene a 38-year-old Grand Blanc woman reported her golden retriever had been bitten in the back and neck by the neighbor’s Saint Bernard. The woman told police her dog was out in the yard while her children were playing when the Saint Bernard charged her dog

FIREFIGHTERS from page 3 full-time firefighters was made possible through a 0.5 mill, 10-year levy passed in November 2010 by the majority of residents in both the city and township that nearly doubled the department's budget to $1.4 million. In total, 18 candidates applied for the positions. Fire Commission Treasurer Hans Rodgers said the Fire Commission was able to narrow its pool down to 13 due to the "rigorous demands" required of each individual before ultimately selecting Burdette, Keller and Larsen. Burdette has been with the department since 1982 serving currently as a deputy chief. His first full-time shift with the department was on March 21. Along with Burdette, Keller has been the fire inspector for the township and fire

and bit it. The Saint Bernard’s owner, a 40-year-old Grand Blanc man, was able to separate the two dogs. According to the police report, the man was cited for a similar incident that had occurred recently with his Saint Bernard. The man was once again issued a ticket.

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GRAND BLANC TWP. — A Genesee County woman was arrested for drunk driving while her passenger, a Shelby Township woman, was arrested for a minor in possession following a routine traffic stop. According to the police report, a patrol unit witnessed the 19-year-old Genesee County woman driving a 2007 black Chevy Cobalt cross the center line near Belsay and Perry roads at 2:04 a.m. on March 16. When police made contact with the driver and her 20-year-old passenger, the officer could smell a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle. The driver admitted to having two drinks that night. She was given a field sobriety test in which she failed and she blew a .18 on the PBT. The passenger told police she too had been drinking that night and consented to take a PBT in which she blew a .15. The 20-year-old was cited and released while the 19-year-old was cited and lodged at the Genesee County Jail. — Compiled by Amanda Braniecki

department for the last five years. Keller, who begins his full-time position today, will now be conducting fire inspections in both the township and city in addition to working with the schools on fire prevention. On Friday, Larsen will be added to the full-time rotation. With nearly 20 years of experience in the department, Larsen currently serves as captain for fire station two and has worked as a medic for Swartz Ambulance service. Fire Chief Jim Harmes said he is proud to have accomplished adding new around-theclock coverage for the community and thanked all those involved in the process. City Mayor Susan Soderstrom echoed Harmes thoughts, adding that this was a long time coming. "I'm really excited about the whole thing," Soderstrom said. "We did our due diligence. This is going to be a positive endeavor for the community as a whole."

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NEWS HAISER from page 1 ers and server. In the months that followed, questions began to arise as to whether or not the village was responsible for the $6,134.47 bill from Dalman for his services as the council never approved the project. In addition, employee’s signed a petition stating their personal information had been illegally released and asked council to resolve the matter. In November the council unanimously voted to hire Certified Public Accountant and Fraud Examiner Karl Haiser for $9,300 to determine who should pay the Dalman bill and if personal information had been illegally released. After four months, residents gathered at the Village offices on March 14 for a special meeting to hear Haiser’s findings. In his report — which included a review of documentation and interviews — Haiser stated he believes the village is not responsible for the unpaid Dalman bill and concluded the Social Security numbers of village employees were illegally distributed. Former Councilman Phil Jackson, Wartella and McAbee declined a request by Haiser to be interviewed as part of the investigation. “The documents speak for themselves,” Haiser said. “I have found nothing to contradict my findings.” Haiser stated after holding a peer review of village meeting minutes from February 2011 he did not find any evidence indicating the council had approved the hiring of Dalman. “In my opinion, (the client) certainly wasn’t the Village of Goodrich. This is very simple,” Haiser said. Instead, Haiser said contracts signed by Wartella and McAbee indicate they alone authorized the investigation and are therefore responsible for the Dalman bill and recommended McAbee step down from council. Furthermore, Haiser recommended the village pay to protect its employee as he found their personal information to be at risk following Dalman’s copying of the village server. McAbee said Haiser’s report was full of speculation and refused to step down. “He way over stepped what he was hired to do,” McAbee said. “He doesn’t have a partial story, let alone a full story.” Wartella also disagrees with Haiser, adding that she declined his interview request because she felt he was biased and unqualified to perform the investigation. “The village is responsible for paying Dalman 100 percent,” she said. “The council voted on Feb. 11, 2011, in a 3-2 Thursday, March 22, 2012

vote to get a copy (of the administrator’s hard drive) with no deletions and that is exactly what I followed. To complete what we voted on, it was recommended by the state police that I get a forensic investigation.” Haiser’s report, Wartella said, was a way for the council to “take the limelight” off of current Village President Rick Horton who removed the administrator’s hard drive from the village office after her resignation. Horton has previously stated he was given the hard drive and took it home with him for the weekend before turning it over to the sheriff’s department. He denies tampering with the hard drive. Haiser’s report supports Horton’s claim, stating he found no issues concerning the adjustments on the hard drive. “The hard drive went through a chain of custody that I think is reasonable and accounts for itself,” Haiser said. Village resident Don Emch however said without knowing what condition the hard drive was in before its removal from the offices, Haiser cannot accurately determine nothing was erased from the hard drive. After discussing the report in a closed session, council voted 4-1 to turn the issue involving the possible compromise of Social Security numbers over to its insurance company and purchase Lifelock, a security service to protect employees information. Councilman Richard Saroli voted against the motion. “This is playing little ball; this is not hard ball. The bottom line is that the provisions in the village charter were violated,” Saroli said. “I think it is on the people of the council to address that.” Horton however said he felt it was in the best interest of the village to turn the matter over to its insurance company. “We are trying to do due diligence,” Horton said. “I just think the next correct step is to contact our insurance company.” Keith Walworth, concerned for his Social Security number, said he would like to see the council involve the county prosecutor in the matter. “What they did was break the law,” Walworth said. “They could of authorized an investigation without doing what they did. I think you guys (the council) need to do something criminal because they broke the charter law.” In a letter to council however, Gildner said there was no evidence to the fact that a crime has been committed in copying the hard drive. “(Haiser) also did not find that Dalman or anyone else committed or intended to commit identity theft by copying the hard drive,” Gildner said.

“It is a crime to obtain another person’s personal identifying information with the intent to commit a crime or to sell such information to someone else who will use it.” The council did not decided to take legal action as of March 14, but Horton said taking the matter to court could be a possibility at a later date. Haiser said his report is court ready and subject to change should new information or facts be provided.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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In brief Hotcake fundraiser at McDonalds BURTON — McDonald’s All-U-Can-Eat Hotcake Supper Fundraiser will be held April 10 and May 8 from 5-7 p.m. at McDonald’s, 2445 S. Center Rd. Come and get all you can eat hotcakes for only $3. This is a fundraiser for the Faith High School Senior Class. The cost is $3. Details: Call 810-845-6382. — G.G.

Hurley celebrates Doctors’ Day March 30 FLINT — On March 30, Hurley Medical Center will celebrate Doctors’ Day. The Hurley family salutes the more than 500 doctors and residents in our community who share our commitment to quality patient care. You dedicate your lives to helping us lead healthier ones, and inspire and educate the next generation of physicians so we can be assured a high-level of care continues for many years to come. — G.G.

“Spring Into Health” Natural Health Fair GRAND BLANC — MHLExpo and Michigan Healthy Living and Sustainability, Inc., are announcing the 5th Annual “Spring Into Health” Natural Health Fair and Expo, coming March 31. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Genesys Banquet & Conference Center, 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc (next to the Genesys Athletic Club). Admission and parking is free, as is entrance to the speaking/demonstration sessions. “Our goal,” said Jerry Neale, who with wife Tracy, produces the series of MHLExpo events, “is to create a venue that brings together niche businesses who offer products that help people find new ways to live better, whether it’s health related, physical or therapeutic, fitness-related, nutritional or even finding ways to live in a healthier environment. We also typically have a broad range of health practitioners with complementary, integrative and natural approaches.” One featured speaker/presenter this year is Greg Harris, founder of Hyperbaric Options, LLC, who has spoken publicly about health and wellness over the past eight years. Also presenting, themed in the Women’s health and fitness category, is ITA (International TaeKwon-Do Association) 3rd Degree Black Belt instructor Janet Janonovitz, who also owns the Korean Martial Arts Institute in Lapeer, a martial arts school that has been open since 1975. MHLExpo produces, sponsors and helps promote related events throughout the year. Jerry and Tracy Neale were one of the founding members, along with Oakland University and Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center, of the Rochester Earth Day Expo, which has grown into one of the largest events in the state. Main sponsors for the “Spring Into Health” on March 31 include the NAN Health Discount Card Program and Natural Awakenings Magazines throughout Michigan. Details: Visit www.MHLexpo.com, call 248628-0125 or e-mail info@MHLexpo.com. — G.G.

Thursday, March 22, 2012

REALITY PAINTING

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expands services BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com

GRAND BLANC — With money being tight these days, Dena Niebauer prides herself on being able to provide cheaper alternatives for homeowners looking to renovate. A contingent cardiovascular technologist by trade, Niebauer turned a hobby into a business when she began her decorating company, Reality Painting, more than a year ago. With an overwhelming amount of success within her first year, Niebauer said she continues to expand her services by learning new painting techniques and branching out into more interior designing as well. “The possibilities are endless,” Niebauer said. “I hope to one day find a spot that I can have more of a workshop to be able to do larger jobs a little easi-

er.” Specializing in residential and commercial faux-painting consisting of glazing, plasters, marble, brick, antiquing and distressing of furniture and cabinets, Niebauer said she just recently purchased the whole line of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. “It is an amazing no prep paint for achieving a beautiful European finish from England,” Niebauer said of the 29 colors and waxes which are gaining popularity in the United States. “I am going to start looking for unique pieces of furniture and accents at resale shops, garage sales, etc. and refinish with these paints and sell them.”

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GENESEE COUNTY — Jennifer Bialek has been named View Newspapers’ Automotive Advertising Specialist to serve the particular advertising needs of auto dealerships and other businesses with automotive-related services and products. Jennifer, a graduate of Arizona State University, has 15 years of sales experience and joined View Newspapers in September of last year. “The addition of AutoView to our papers in Genesee County creates a great opportunity for area auto dealers to reach a market of over 70,000 houseFile photo holds each week. When you add in the Jennifer Bialek exclusive content we’re getting from Detroit Auto Scene, it makes AutoView a great read for a town that has been building cars for more than 100 years,” says Bialek about the View’s new automotive section. “I am really excited to be working for a growing company, serving auto dealers and other companies who serve the car-driving public at a time when auto sales are recovering. There is a lot of good buzz right now about the auto industry, about new car sales and about our papers. I’m happy to be in the middle of it all,” she concludes. For information about View Newspapers’ AutoView advertising opportunities, call Jennifer Bialek at 248-496-4950 or e-mail at jbialek@mihomepaper.com. — View Staff

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Salt Lake City, Utah, April 28 - May 3. The following is a list of qualifiers: • Becca Skinner and Rachel Eckblad — Travel and Tourism Operations Research Written Event • Julia Backus — Chapter Management Academy Application Event • Kelsey Wise — Leadership Conference • Haley Hopkins and Kelsey Carson — Student Based Enterprises Written Event • Kylie Fairman — Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling Event Role Play • Lauren Ulrich — Senior Management Academy Application Event • Shelby Proffer — Chapter Management Academy Application Event • Michael Bender — Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Role Play and Leadership Academy Application Event Founded in 1946, DECA is the only international student organization operating through schools, with 185,000 members in its high school division from 5,000 schools, to prepare younger generations for careers in marketing, merchandising, finance, hospitality and management. Thursday, March 22, 2012

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The final results stemming from the hasn’t been a successful attack since. March 13 Village of Goodrich Council eople on the Internet were all However, do we need laws that allow Meeting were (1) The village has no riled up over the weekend by the military to operate on U.S. soil? Do legal responsibility to pay an invoice news President Barack Obama we need laws giving the government the for approximately $6,100 to Dalman had signed something into law called power to hold “enemy combatants” — Investigations. (2) The village has no H.R. 347 — known to many as the even those who are American citizens — legal responsibility for the unlawful Trespass Bill — which potentially makes indefinitely and to conduct secret trials by downloading of protected information peaceable protest anywhere in the U.S. a military courts? Or, now, a law that from the village server. These conclufederal felony punishable by up to 10 gives the government the right to sions were the results of data provided years in prison. arrest and detain people for by the village attorney and Karl Haiser That analysis of the bill I just statpeaceful protest? Is this because (the forensic investigator hired by the ed actually depends on who you lisof the Occupy Movement? Is it village). ten to. because none of the politicians The village council voted to send Some say it’s just another tool to — Democrats and Republicans these findings to the village insurance crack down on potential terrorism. — want their nominating conprovider for their review and position Others say it simply regulates ventions occupied by malas to what action should be taken by protest on what are considcontents this summer? the council. Based on the findings of ered “restricted buildThis country was Mr. Haiser, two core provisions of the ings and grounds” to built on the right to village charter were violated by current include any place Gary Gould — Managing Editor protest. and previous members of the village where Secret Service A group of “malcouncil. The unauthorized signing and personnel are staissuing of an agreement to purchase tioned. And there are still those who say it contents” in Boston fed up with British taxation got together in 1773 and the services of Dalman Investigations may just say it is restricted to places dumped a shipment of tea from three ves- without council approval or necessary where Secret Service agents are protectsels into Boston Harbor. It was an iconic funding and the illegal downloading of ing VIPs, but that it could be broadened moment in American history and was an the village server gaining information to include all forms of peaceful protest. I’ve read it myself and, admittedly, with- early point of contention in the American on residents Social Security numbers Revolution. It was also a form of protest. and confidential village financial inforout a law degree can’t see much to it. The Sitdown Strikes in Flint back in mation, including bank account numI’ve read commentary from all sides and 1936-37 were also a key moment in the bers. In order to unlawfully attain the simply come away from it able to see the required password to access the village gist of every argument for and against the American labor movement. These men were targeted by police and strike-break- server these individuals falsely told IT bill. ers all the time and were ultimately proWright verbally, and in written comSo I’m going to come at it from this tected by the Michigan National Guard munications, they were authorized to standpoint — I think it, like any bill have the password released to them. which broadens the government’s powers, from further violence. Again, a protest that resulted in something good. These actions occurred after the vilhas the potential for abuse. It also raises Government should protect our right to lage office was closed and entry was some questions for me about why we peaceful protest, not create laws to further accomplished illegally. IT Wright, need a law like this and other recent bills limit or restrict it. If people trespass durbelieving these individuals were telling passed in Washington, D.C., which grant ing protest, then there are laws already the truth, released the password, which more power to officials and the military. which allow for their arrest. But creating resulted in a third party Dalman Yes, we need to protect ourselves from tougher laws only gives the government Investigations receiving this confidenfuture terrorist attacks. The 9/11 attacks more power to tread on our rights. It also tial data. were almost 11 years ago and no one gives people a reason to call it a conspiraIn addition to the violations of the wants to see a repeat of that happen. I’m cy — whether it is or isn’t. not going to begin to suggest we should lower our guard now, even though there ggould@mihomepaper.com

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village charter, Mr. Haiser’s findings are that several provisions of Federal Consumer Statutes have been violated. The current and former members of the village council who engaged in these illegal acts took an oath to support and abide by the provisions of the village charter. In pursued of their own agenda they violated the trust of the citizens who put them in office and threw the village charter under the bus. Those involved should be made to be accountable for their illegal actions. Eighteen citizens out of the 31 who were victimized by the illegal taking of their Social Security numbers have previously presented to the council a petition to initiate legal action against the individuals who were responsible for creating the risk of identity theft for these victims. I believe the council will take whatever action is necessary to represent the best interest of the village residents. — Richard Saroli, Councilman, Village of Goodrich

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In addition to painting, Niebauer said she also loves to completely remodel home spaces, especially kitchens and bathrooms. Currently, Niebauer is redecorating a living room for Grand Blanc Township residents Jeff and Tina Craciun. Tina Craciun said Niebauer has picked out new blinds, furniture fabrics and paints. She has used her plastered technique on the walls, painted accessories, stained an old butcher block table and painted and distressed two old tables. “We had been wanting to update our living room for about two years. We just

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In brief Fun with Numbers at UM-Flint Math Night FLINT — The Mathematics Department of the University of Michigan-Flint will sponsor a free Family Math Night on March 27, 6:30 p.m. in the Michigan Rooms, University Center. Activities are appropriate for elementary school students. Family Math Night is an opportunity for children and their parents to have fun together with math. Various activities, such as puzzles and games, will be scattered around the room. Each activity takes a few minutes and children will have a chance to try quite a few different ones. The emphasis is not on numerical computation, but rather on such things as estimation, patterns, spatial and geometrical perception, and hands-on activities. No special knowledge or previous experience is necessary. Advance registration is encouraged (though not required), and can be done by phoning the Math Department at 810-762-3244, e-mailing to tinac@umflint.edu, or stopping by the math office in 402 Murchie Science Building. Admission is free, and open to the public. — G.G.

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Drama Club to perform

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GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc West Drama Club will be taking a trip through an enchanted forest with a unique rendition of the classic fairy tale, Snow White. The drama club — which consists of 75 students from sixth, seventh and eighth grades — will be taking the stage this Friday and Saturday to perform Barbara Lennon’s, The Tale of Snow White. Director Jennifer Dellorso said she selected Lennon’s version of Snow White, which includes a hip-hop singing mirror, due to its ability to entertain those of all ages. “We try and change up what

we do,” Dellorso said. “I spend the summer looking over scripts and this one just sounded like it would be a lot of fun for everyone and had a big cast.” To help with the performance, Dellorso said a number of high school students that were involved in drama club in middle school have come back to volunteer their time and knowledge of theater, including her daughter and Assistant Director Alyssa Dellorso. “About five years ago, they didn’t have anyone to run the club and so they were going to cancel it. My daughter was still here so I offered to direct the play that year and I’ve been

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Kidney Cancer group FLINT — The Educational Kidney Cancer Support Group will meet April 18 from 1:303:30 p.m. at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, 302 Kensington, off of Robert T. Longway Blvd. Julia Herzog, program coordinator, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan will speak on “Finding Yourself When All Seems Lost. Julia’s Medical Journey.” The meeting is open to the public, For information: Call Prof. Frank Friedman 810-2328233; Lori Burger at GHCI -810-762-8226. Friedman said Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed March Kidney Health and Kidney Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. Check your kidneys soon. Kidney Cancer is on the rise. — G.G.

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Above, Ashleigh Duby, who plays the lead role of Snow White, practices her lines and stage presence during a rehearsal on March 13. Above left, The Queen, played by Dalia Karrar, runs through her lines with the mirror, played by Morgan Kintzer.

GRAND BLANC — Traveling has always been a passion for Sarah Miller and due to the thoughtfulness of one anonymous individual, she will soon get to embark on a trip of a lifetime. Miller, a previously home schooled student in her first year of public school as a sophomore at Grand Blanc High School, was nominated by an unidentified individual and selected through an interview process to take part in the People to People Student Ambassadors program.

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“They sent me a letter that I had been nominated and I was so excited,” Miller, 15, said. “My mom was like, ‘now, don’t get your hopes up, everyone probably gets that letter.’ She really thought it was a scam.” After some research, Miller and her mother, Carrie, found out the program was indeed credible allowing participants to receive one semester elective social studies credit and 10 service hours from the Washington School of World Studies. “I’m going to learn a lot,” Miller said. “It’s one thing to learn from a

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ARTS & LIFESTYLES CLUB from page 15 here every year since with a lot of those students coming back to help us out,” Dellorso said. “They are all incredible kids and none of this would be possible without them or any of my volunteers.” Dellorso said the club begins preparations for the play after Christmas break, with the high school students helping the kids run over their lines and helping host clinics where students can learn how to be extras in a cast including silent improv tips and facial expressions. “We welcome everyone and really want to give them the tools to succeed in other plays in the future,” Dellorso said. Unable to participate in sports for the

school just yet, sixth-grader Brianna Woodby said drama club is something she can look forward to after school. “It feels really good to come here and be a part of something,” Woodby said. “It feels like being a part of a family.” Kathleen Weimer, a seventh-grader at West Middle School, said she felt the close-knit relationship between the club members would help enhance their performance. “We love it so I think the audience is going to love it too,” Weimer said. “It has a nice mix of little kid fantasy, comedy and the traditional play that all will understand it.” For the March 23-24 shows, cost per person is $3 with all proceeds going to cover production costs.

challenging, yet rewarding experience. “Fundraising matured me, I think,” Miller said. “I appreciate the concept of money more now. I got to see a differbook and a completely different thing ent side of people, to see their generosito go out and experience it first-hand.” ty. And I learned how to open up to Leaving on June 15 for 21 days, people.” Miller’s trip will take her to France, While always proud of her daughter’s Belgium, England, Wales, Ireland and accomplishments, Carrie Miller said her the Netherlands where she will visit admiration for Sarah has grown over parliament and Anne Frank’s home the past five months. among other attractions along the way. “She inspires me,” Carrie Miller said. In addition, Miller will be living with “She is the type that when she gets local residents, soaking up their culture something in her and customs. mind, she makes it “Everyone I’ve Fundraising happen.” talked to has told In an effort to raise me this trip is matured me, I the last $2,000 for going to change think. I appreciate her trip, Miller will me,” Miller said. host a bake sale at “I can’t wait.” the concept of the mom-to-mom As part of the event from 9 a.m.- 1 deal she made money more now.” p.m. on March 24 at with her parents — Sarah A. Miller the First to become a stuCongregational dent ambassador, Church, located at Miller has been 6494 Belsay Road. working on raising the $7,000 needed Cici’s Pizza, 6319 S. Dort Highway in to go on the trip since October. Grand Blanc, is also allowing Miller to “We told her if she wanted to go, she host a fundraising night from 5 p.m. - 8 needed to raise the money for it,” Carrier Miller said. “She had to plan for p.m. on March 27 where 15 percent of the proceeds will go toward her trip it.” costs. Being the driven person that she is Those wishing to contribute to and unfazed by the hefty $7,000 goal, Miller’s cause, but are unable to attend Miller quickly began compiling a list of either events can visit Citizens Bank, possible fundraisers. Once her school work was completed, 11425 S. Saginaw St., to deposit a donation with an attention to Sarah A. she was out going door-to-door in the Miller in the account listed with the last community seeking donations. She four-digits of 8890. Donations may also wrote her family and friends, as well as local businesses, asking them for help in be placed in jars located at Sophias Kitchen, Complete Computers, any way they could provide and she has FitZone, Grand Blanc PKSA, Thomas been baby-sitting, raking leaves, selling Appliance and The Pawn Shop. candy bars, collecting cans and bottles, Miller said she will be giving special shoveling snow and holding photo recognition to business and community shoots to raise the money. members helping her with her cause in With another $2,000 needed to reach a June edition of the Grand Blanc View. her goal, Miller admits it has been a

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Lady Martians complete mission, win state title BY ERIK HOHENTHANER

Dearborn Divine Child that beat the Lady Martians in overtime in the state semifinals last season and ended with Catholic Central. The last three EAST LANSING — The Class B state titles went through these Goodrich girls’ basketball team three teams. proved what many people thought Against Catholic this year; the Lady Central, the Lady Martians were the best team in Class B, and See next week’s Martians started slow, getting down by seven maybe in the whole edition for a points. Goodrich ended state. The Lady Martians special pullout the quarter on an 8-0 run and led, 12-11, after ran a postseason gauntposter the first quarter. The let that culminated with second quarter was just a hard-fought, 60-53, celebrating as tight as each team victory over Grand Goodrich’s could not get on a run Rapids Catholic to pull away. Goodrich Central in the state title season. outscored Catholic game last Saturday at Central, 16-15, in the the Breslin Center. quarter and led, 28-26, The gauntlet began at the half. with Detroit Country Day, that The third quarter saw Catholic knocked Goodrich out of the postseaCentral outscore Goodrich, 14-11, son two years ago, moved on to 810-452-2641 • ehohenthaner@mihomepaper.com

thanks to Shellis Hampton’s five points in the final minute of the quarter. The Lady Martians trailed, 40-39, entering the fourth. In the fourth, neither team could pull ahead until Goodrich’s Morgan Eddy rebounded a missed Goodrich free throw, made the bucket and got fouled to make the score 55-51. That play seemed to seal the victory for Goodrich. The Lady Martians iced the game with two Tania Davis free throws and several KeKe Sevillian steals. “Morgan’s been making big plays for us all year when we’ve needed them,” said Goodrich coach Jason Gray. “She doesn’t always get the recognition as some of our other girls, but she always comes through for us.” Senior Frankie Joubran saved her

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Goodrich’s Morgan Eddy battles hard under the basket against Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the state final last Saturday.

Goodrich boys stopped in quarterfinals BY DAN NILSEN 810-452-2655 • dnilsen@mihomepaper.com

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Mitch Rubio (3), Frank Greene (11) and Nathan Landsgaard (10) watch the end of the game Tuesday night. 18

IMLAY CITY — Goodrich High’s longest boys’ basketball run in 55 years came to an abrupt end Tuesday in an 88-65 loss to Detroit Country Day in a Class B quarterfinal game. The Martians, 19-7, had won their first regional crown since 1957 last week, but fell to thirdranked Country Day for the second time in six weeks. The Yellowjackets, 21-5, advanced to Friday’s 7:50 p.m. semifinal game at Michigan State University against No. 1 Lansing Sexton, 25-1. Like their 85-75 loss on Feb. 10, the Martians fell into a big hole in the first half and couldn’t make up the difference despite a strong finish. Goodrich led just once in this game, 9-8, midway through the first period, but Country Day finished the quarter on a 14-0 run to go up, 22-9. The Yellowjackets stretched it to 43-25 by halftime and effectively locked up the victory with a 29-13 third period that made it 72-38. Goodrich won the fourth quarter, 27-16. The loss ended a tumultuous season in which head coach Gary Barns took a leave of absence to be with his ailing son, David, and in his absence the team got mired in a murky controversy that The Grand Blanc VIEW

drew a large crowd to this month’s school board meeting. Still, the Martians stayed focused and won nine straight games between their two losses to Country Day. “The kids did a real good job of circling the wagons, and when they just started worrying about basketball and nothing else, they were darn good,” said interim head coach Wayne Wilson. “They were fun to watch. I just wish it would have lasted five more days.” Wilson called three timeouts in the first half, two in the first quarter, in an effort to slow Country Day’s run. But the taller Yellowjackets just kept turning Goodrich misses into fast breaks the other way. “I like the shots we got. Unfortunately, they weren’t falling today,” Wilson said. “And when we’re not making baskets, they got the rebound and they were off to the races. Their transition offense killed us.” Nathan Landsgaard led Goodrich with 16 points and finished with 1,105 for his four-year career. Grant Smith added 14 points, Alec Myers scored 10, Marc Hildebrand had nine, Mitch Rubio seven and Frank Greene six in a typically balanced Goodrich offense.

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Junior Generals start playoffs with authority BY MICHAEL SELECKY 810-452-2632 • mselecky@mihomepaper.com

FLINT – After winning the East Division with a record of 35-10-3-0, the Flint Junior Generals of the NA3HL started the 2011-12 postseason last weekend by getting the better of the Pittsburgh Junior Penguins on consecutive nights in two very different fashions to move on to the second round of the playoffs. Last Saturday, the going was slow for the Junior Generals early on, but eventually the squad came back to edge out Pittsburgh, 2-1 in overtime, despite only going 1-for-6 on Photo by Michael Selecky the powerplay. Opening the Grand Blanc native Cody Damon (#9) takes control of the scoring for the Junior Penguins

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puck at center ice last Friday night during the first period of the Flint Junior Generals playoff win over Pittsburgh.

Sports Shorts Area facility to host mentoring day GRAND BLANC — The Genesys Athletic Club, 801 Park Blvd., will host another Leadership Mentoring Program in association wih the Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame on March 24 from 8:30 a.m.-noon for pre-selected local prep athletes. “Our goal is to teach these student athletes about leadership and sportsmanship on and off the field so they can take these skills and adapt them as they enter the business community,” said GAC general manager Jay Berry last November. “The Leadership Mentoring program is about teaching leadership skills on the field, in the classroom, and in the community, and the best role models and mentors are our own Hall of Fame inductees who have become community leaders. We are providing these students with leadership training and mentoring tools they can use as our future leaders. We refer to it as the ‘complete athlete’.” In 2011 some of the schools taking part in this event included Carman-Ainsworth, Davison, Dryden, Fenton, Holly, Lapeer West, Linden, Powers and Swartz Creek. Details: www.genesys.org. — M.S.

All-Star Football game moved ALMA — On March 7, the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association announced that the 32nd Annual MHSFCA East-West All Star Game will now be played at Bahlke Field on the campus of Alma College. Originally held at Central Michigan after years in East Lansing, the MHSFCA noted that based on the recent NCAA by-law 13.11.1.10 that prohibits “nonscholastic football practice or competition” at an FBS or FCS school, the Association learned just recently that

the 2012 All-Star game cannot be held at Central Michigan University as previously scheduled. CMU and the MHSFCA were denied a request for waiver of the new rule on February 26. Local talent selected to the rosters includes North Branch wide receiver Trevor Marceau on the East and Carman-Ainsworth’s Shane Barron on the West. “The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association believes that Bahlke Field at Alma College will be an excellent venue for the 32nd Annual MHSFCA East-West All Star Game on June 30,” said Gus Kapolka, 2012 All-Star Game chairman. “We plan to make the event a great experience for the coaches, players and fans to include expanding the existing seating by adding portable bleachers with tremendous sight lines. Alma College has pledged its full support to the MHSFCA to ensure a first-class event to include the on-campus game-week of full practice sessions and team building and community activities that past All Star game players have said is a highlight of their athletic careers.” The MHSFCA noted that is also plans to partner with local FBS and FCS universities to request the NCAA to change the rule to allow the All-Star Game to be played at other venues in the future. Game time will be announced by MHSFCA at a later date, usually mid-day on a Saturday. Tickets will be available beginning May 15 at www.mhsfca.com. — L.P.

Local team looking to raise some funds GRAND BLANC — Comedian Norm Stulz will headline a fundraiser for the Grand Blanc Gladiators 13U travel baseball team on March 24 at the Jewel of Grand Blanc. Cost is $15, the show starts at 8 p.m. and the opening act for the night will be Marv Anderson. Details: 248-361-9156. — M.S.

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SPORTS All KLAA-West BASKETBALL - Girls First Team Karli Adams, Sr., Pinckney Jaymie Dyer, Sr., Hartland Taylor Garner, Jr., Grand Blanc Bailee Maggert, Sr., Hartland Courtney Murphy, Sr., Brighton Lindsey Pajot, So., Hartland Kara Puidokas, Jr., Grand Blanc Andrea Render, Jr., Howell Claire Slaughter, Sr., Milford Laura Taylor, Jr., Brighton Honorable Mention: Brighton: Natalie Peterson, Grand Blanc: Tina Rayyan, Howell: Tessa Weatherly, Milford: Paige Smith, Pinckney: Simone Smith

All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association BOWLING Boys Travis Sutherland, Grand Blanc Elliot Arnold, Wayne Memorial RJ Wood, Waterford Mott Jack Herndel, Howell Thomas Brusseau, Westland John Glenn Steven White, Westland John Glenn Eric Thompson, Plymouth Billy Eller, Waterford Kettering Matt Hartl, Waterford Kettering Alex Champagne, Canton Nick Hubbard, Lakeland Zach Huffman, Wayne Memorial David Nikkila, Canton Salem Tyler Pajot, Walled Lake Western Andrew Stanny, South Lyon East Ryan Witucki, Grand Blanc Brad Pfohl, Howell Kevin Williams, Canton Salem Andrew Bird, Walled Lake Central Ryan Kanerva, Pinckney Maxwell Alestra, South Lyon East Alex Caley, Walled Lake Western Ryan Keska, Walled Lake Northern Girls Marissa Campbell, Brighton Danielle Robson, Howell Brittney Antonelli, Waterford Kettering Cara Krolikowski, Walled Lake Central Kristin Larkins, Canton Salem Haley Hysell, Walled Lake Central Bri Palarchio, Walled Lake Central Jessica McNabb, Lakeland Cheylyn Wilson, Howell Sara Schulz, Novi Marissa Land, Waterford Mott Maribeth Golm, Howell Shayla Siburt, Lakeland Charlotte Zimmer, Canton Lindsey Brown, Walled Lake Western Theresa Bashara, Milford Brittany Browers, Northville Sara Abraham, Walled Lake Central Nicole Rice, Pinckney Ashley Bickel, Walled Lake Central Alycia Holmyard, Lakeland Chelsea Cardinal, Grand Blanc Thursday, March 22, 2012

All KLAA-West BASKETBALL - Boys First Team Peter Barry, Sr., Pinckney Peter Cender, Jr., Howell Treston Jones, Sr., Brighton Kenneth Miller, Jr., Grand Blanc Stephen Milarch, Jr., Hartland Brandon Nazione, Sr., Howell Chris Orr, Sr., Milford Steven Sloboda, Sr., Milford Brandon Wallace, Sr., Milford Bart Williams, Jr., Grand Blanc Honorable Mention: Grand Blanc: Jacob Daniels, Fr., Brighton: Shane Hessling, Sr., Tyler Pokorski, Sr., Hartland: Grant Klopfenstein, Jr., Howell: Tyler Johnson, So., Milford: Jacob Lee, Jr., Pinckney: Drew Stephens, Sr.

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Mad, mad chemistry The Midwest Region has a couple March Madness marched to a slow of double-digit seeds in number 13 beat on day one of the tournament, as Ohio and number 11 N.C. State. It upsets took the day off. However, day also has the top seeds in North two was the madness of a mad, mad Carolina and Kansas. Talk about chemist. bracket disparity; top heavy and botTwo number-two seeds went tom heavy. North Carolina has a bye bye. Say goodbye to my lithuge injury to deal with in point tle friends (Scarface voicetrack) guard Kendall Marshall. Can he Duke and Missouri. Yes, numcome back and play in the NCAA ber-15 seeds, which get Rodney tournament? Nobody knows yet. Dangerfield type respect in the The Ohio Bobcats, who knocked tournament, did bracket damMichigan out of the tourage. Lehigh disposed of ney, will have a tougher Duke and Norfolk State task with the Tar Heels dumped Missouri. I of North Carolina. could hear pieces of Carolina ends the bracket paper being Ohio dreams of ripped to shreds a Final Four. The across the USA. Jeff Day — Sports Columnist upset will come Hey, maybe even a when North Carolina State takes down little profanity was uttered. However, number-two seeded Kansas. The the Fat Guy's bracket remained just Wolfpack are red hot right now and fine. I am the biggest Marquette and Kansas has not looked very good. Baylor fan as the tourney marches on. Purdue should have beaten them. This I actually have the West brackets two will pit two ACC foes against one match-ups still perfectly intact. Let's another for a Final Four berth with get down to predicting how the rest of Carolina. the brackets will play out and who will The West Region has the MSU be the Final Four here in 2012. The South Region lost Duke, a team Spartans taking on the Louisville Cardinals. What a great match-up of I stated as a solid sleeper. Duke went two great coaches in Izzo and Pitino. sleep walking right on out of the tourThrow in the tradition of the two proney. Kentucky gets Indiana, one of grams and we have a battle royal on four Big Ten teams left. This is a the hoop court. The Spartans have the rematch of an Indiana buzzer beater better offense and I like them to take over Kentucky earlier in the season. down the Cardinals. The Marquette Kentucky will avenge that loss and and Florida game will be a run and eliminate the Hoosiers. Baylor, my gun affair. Two high-powered offensive tournament pool winner if they can win it all, takes on Xavier. I like Baylor teams who run the hardwood. Marquette will take down the Gators to defeat Xavier in this basketball and earn the right to play MSU. My game. Can Baylor take me to the upset special is the Spartans losing to Promised Land with a victory over Marquette. All you Spartan fans quit Kentucky? I say, no, they can't. booing me now. If MSU wins, you all Kentucky to the Final Four. Come on can call me names next week! Baylor or Indiana, help out the Fat Guy's bracket; I need the MONEY! The East Region features two Big Short takes Ten teams in the pesky Wisconsin The Peyton Ed McMahon sweepBadgers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. stakes winner is the Denver Broncos. Wisconsin defeated my sleeper pick in Peyton is changing horses and heading Vanderbilt. This bracket I can make a to the Mile High City of Denver. John case for all four teams remaining to Elway is a smart man and realized the make the Final Four. The Orangemen Tebow experiment wasn't going to of Syracuse lost a top player and yet work long term. Tebow Mania is headstill made the Sweet Sixteen. ing to another town in the NFL. Cincinnatti knocked off the popular Where, is the question? Peyton will sexy pick in Florida State. Cincy is make Denver a Super Bowl contender. playing good hoops right now. The Las Vegas thinks so, as Denver went Buckeyes are a strong ball club, too! I from 75-1 to 8-1 to win the Super like Wisconsin to move on and Ohio Bowl. State to move on for a Big Ten Elite Eight match-up. The Buckeyes march thefatguy@mihomepaper.com on and will go to the Final Four. 22

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Swartz Creek native Andrew Lay (#24) looks for the pass last Friday during the first period of the Flint Junior Generals playoff win over Pittsburgh.

GENERALS from page 19 was Reed Gregory at 13:49 of the opening period on passes from James Muncie and Alex Berardinelli that put Flint in a 1-0 hole that lasted all the way until 6:12 of the third. That’s when Warren Carter finally evened things up at 1-1 for the Junior Generals with a man advantage on the assists by Joshua Kestner and Lucas McDiarimid. Once things reached the extra-session, it only took Richard Jansson until the 13:57 mark to knock home the game-winner for the Junior Generals on passes from Swartz Creek’s Andrew Lay and Grand Blanc’s Cody Damon. Because Flint forced the Junior Penguins to go 0for-8 on the powerplay, that allowed Benjamin Myers to get the win in goal after he stopped 39 of the 40 shots he faced. The Junior Generals also proved to be the more disciplined team with 11 penalties for 22 minutes in the box compared to 28 minutes on 10 infractions for Pittsburgh. Things started off much the same last Friday, as the Junior Penguins ended the first period with a 1-0 lead, before Flint blew up for four goals in the second period on its way to a 6-1 victory. The story for Flint in this one was Damon’s hat trick, which began at 5:44 of the second with help from Jansson and Lay after Pittsburgh’s Bryan Hovanec grabbed the game’s opening goal with a man advantage at 12:48 of the initial period. Damon then followed that with another score at 10:14 on the assists

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by Jansson and Derek Compeau, allowing McDiarimid to put the Junior Generals up, 3-1, just 15 seconds later with help from Kenneth Milosner and Derek Compeau. That meant Damon needed just one more score to reach three for the night for Flint, and that’s exactly what he got at 13:57 on passes from Lay and Jake Taylor. In the third, it was more of the same, as Compeau put the Junior Generals in the driver’s seat, 5-1, at 4:39 on the assists by McDiarimid and Brent Formosa, before Kestner knocked home the evening’s final goal a mere 37 seconds later with help from Carter and Edward Osowski. One element that was key for Flint in this contest was its ability to outshoot Pittsburgh, 40-16, which, in turn, helped Dominic Orlando make 15 saves to earn the win in net for the Junior Generals. This high-powered offensive display also covered up the fact that Flint went 0-for-3 on the power play and had five infractions that equated to 10 minutes of penalty time, while the Junior Penguins only spent eight minutes in the box on four penalties. Because this was a best-of-three series, the Junior Generals will continue their playoff run with a secondround matchup that starts tomorrow against the Cleveland Junior Lumberjacks at 7:20 p.m. at Iceland Arena. In round one, Cleveland started out by beating the Metro Jets, 2-1, last Friday before losing last Saturday, 5-2, setting up a dramatic third and final game that the Junior Lumberjacks ended up winning, 5-2, on Sunday. Thursday, March 22, 2012

SPORTS MARTIANS from page 18 best for last, as she poured in a game-high 16 points and five rebounds, Sevillian came through with 13 points and six steals, senior Destiny Stephens had 11 points, Davis added nine points, three rebounds and two assists, Eddy added six points and 13 boards and junior Taylor Gleason chipped in five points, six assists, five rebounds,four steals and two blocks. Tiesha Stokes led Catholic Central with 19 points and 11 rebounds, Alyzia Dilworth added 13 and Hampton had 12. “This season was a culmination of all the effort and hard work these girls have put in,” Gray said. “It’s not very often you can set such a lofty goal and and achieve it as only four teams win the state title each year.” Against Divine Child, the Lady Martians did not get caught up in the revenge part of the contest and took it as a “business trip” according to Joubran. Goodrich looked ready, as it opened the game with a 19-15 advantage in the first quarter and stretched the lead in the second quarter with a 16-11 advantage. The Lady Martians led, 35-26, at halftime. Divine Child would make it interesting in the third quarter, as it edged Goodrich, 17-12, and trailed just 47-43 entering the fourth. The Lady Martians would have no repeat of last year and outscored Divine

QUARTERFINALS from page 18 Country Day also was balanced, with 6foot-7 Jordan Price scoring 15 points, 6foot-3 Austin Price netting 13, 6-foot-9 Robert Puleikis dropping in 12 and 6-foot3 Jordan Hall adding 11. “It was a good season, it just didn’t end the way we wanted it to,” said Wilson. “Only one team in Class B is going to end the season on a winning note, and it wasn’t us. But we made it to the elite eight for the

Child, 21-10, in the fourth en route to a 68-53 victory. Gleason came up big in this game with 18 points, seven rebounds, five steals and three assists, Stephens had 13 points and two steals, Joubran came through with 12 points, seven boards, two steals and two boards, Sevillian added 10 points, five rebounds and three steals, Davis had seven points, three boards, three assists and two steals and Eddy chipped in nine rebounds. “A win like this obviously does big things for the program going forward and there is already kids in our youth program who are out in the driveway and getting ready for some of our summer things,” Gray said. “It’s hard to say how much of an effect it will have, but certainly it will have a big impact going forward.” Goodrich ended the year with a perfect 28-0 record and will have to replace seniors Joubran, Stephens, Eddy, Kelly Belanger, Madison Hart and Kacy Norgaard. The cupboard is not left dry though, as it has All-State guards in Sevillian and Gleason returning for their senior seasons as well as Davis, who will be a sophomore. “Our senior class has been special and we knew they could have a big impact as they’ve been coming up,” added Gray. “We knew they had the ability to turn something good into something great and they did that. It’s great they could fulfill their dreams and go out like that.”

second time in school history, and we’ll hang our hat on that for now.” Goodrich cruised to the regional title at Mt. Morris last week, whipping Corunna, 67-42, in the final March 14. The Martians started slow, trailing, 11-9, after one quarter and leading by only 28-23 at halftime. But a 39-19 second half put it away. Landsgaard had 18 points and five rebounds and Smith scored 19 points. Green added 10 points, Myers had eight points and four steals, and Rubio had five assists.

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Fans asked for it. NASCAR agreed. SRT Motorsports and Dodge delivered. At Las Vegas Motor Speedway last week, in front of the people who asked for the change – the fans – SRT Motorsports unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season. Just as they did with the Dodge Challenger when it was introduced in the NASCAR Nationwide Series two years ago, SRT Motorsports designers and engineers created a racecar fans will have no problem identifying on the racetrack. The defining features of the street Charger have been incorporated into the racing version. “From the start, it’s been a collaborative effort with NASCAR,” said Ralph Gilles, president and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports. “NASCAR provided the manufacturers with

Chrysler’s SRT Motorsports group at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last week unveiled the 2013 Dodge Content provided courtesy of Detroit Auto Charger that will compete in the NASCAR Spring Scene. For more automotive news visit Cup Series next season.

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$1,000

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Must present coupon at time of sale on any in stock unit. Prior sales are excluded

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2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Convertible Premium Leather-Trimmed Bucket Seats, 6-Speed Auto Trans, Media Center 730N/CD/DVD/MP3/HDD/NAV, Black Hard Top, Flexible Fuel Vehicle

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Sale Price $28,533 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 ST Crew Cab 4x4

2012 Chrysler 200 Touring

2012 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Tr Miniavde-In A Addiat n Save $150io0nal

SALE $23,407

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Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat, 6-Speed Automatic 65RFE, 5.7L V8 HEMI Stk# L-2D112 • MSRP $35,555 24, 36 Month Lease Options

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2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4

SALE $22,629 Sport Cloth Bucket Seats, 5-Speed Auto Trans,Rear Body-Color Spoiler Stk# L-2B014 • MSRP $32,440

Employee Lease $

$0 DOWN

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2012 Dodge Charger R/T RWD

Stain Repel Low-Back Bucket Seats, 6-Speed Auto Trans, Flexible Fuel Vehicle

Stk# L-2S019 • MSRP $21,625

General Public Lease

$0 DOWN $2000 DOWN

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Premium Cloth Bucket Seats, 6-Speed Auto Trans

19978/mo. $22931/mo.

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2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

General Public Lease

$0 DOWN

14506/mo.

Employee Lease

13926/mo.

17588/mo.

2012 Dodge Journey SXT

SALE $16,999

SALE $24,999

SALE $17,998

Premium Cloth, Bucket Seats, 4-Speed Auto Trans Stk# L-2K050 • MSRP $25,870

Bucket Seats w/ Adj Head Restraints, 5-Speed Auto Trans, Flex Fuel Vehicle Stk# L-2W067 • MSRP $31,920

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Pictures may not reflect actual vehicle. Chrysler Employee and General public prices stated. Sale Price includes all available factory incentives, does NOT include special offers (TDM) from the factory that are available to a select group of qualified people and does NOT include military rebate. Payments are based on the sale price, A+ credit rating at 4% for 84 mos. Buy payments and sale prices are plus tax, title, plate, and destination. * Zero down lease payments are plus tax, title, plate, destination, and requires security deposit waiver and must qualify for S/A Tier credit. Lease payments are based on 10,000 miles per year for 24, 36, 39 mos. Lease term. Prior purchases/leases excluded, must take delivery out of stock on this specific day 2/29/12, see sales associate for details. Advertised specials in this ad are good for at least 48 hours after the printed date unless stated differently in the ad, but could go longer. Thanks for reading with us, call or come into our Lapeer location.

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CASH FOR CARS! Any Make or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not. Sell Your Car or Truck TODAY. Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-545-8647 DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Receive $1000 GROCERY COUPONS. UNITED BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION. Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer Info www.ubcf.info. FREE Towing, Tax Deductible, NonRunners Accepted. 1800-728-0801

An Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275. 989832-2401.

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AUCTION SATURDAY, MARCH 24 - 10 AM

TOM RYAN DISTRIBUTING LOCATION: 4130 Market Place, Flint DIRECTIONS: From I-69 & Bristol Rd. (Exit #131), go East on Bristol Rd, to Market Place, turn left and go North on Market. Location on West side of road. Between I-69 and Bishop Airport off Bristol Rd. Tom Ryan Distributing & the Estate of Mr. Ryan. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Large indoor auction! 2 auction rings running simultaneously throughout auction. 2008 Sundowner Signature Series gooseneck trailer, 1969 Honda 50 scooter/motorcycle TOOLS/AUTO PARTS 600# capacity electric man lift on hard rubber, Chevy Big Block V-8 Built, Orbit floor model industrial drill press 16sp Mod. OR 1758F, Millermatic 200 wire welder 40/20amp 230/60V, 8000# 2” hydraulic press + 2-15/16” 10,000#, Caterpillar Mod. EC15K Electric Hi-lo on hard rubber FURNITURE/ANTIQUE FURNITURE Oval dining room table - detailed carving, 4 pc wicker furniture set, Antique 3 drawer dresser, Green/black marble top server w/beveled mirror OFFICE FIXTURES & SUPPLIES Office Desks & Cubicles, 5 drawer steel horizontal filers, Conference table w/10 chairs, Glass top office desk and credenza, Copiers, Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines BEER/ADVERTISING ITEMS/COLLECTIBLES Hot air balloon & basket by Aerostar w/Michelob Balloon Team trailer, Porcelain Pegasus sign T-59, 4’ round dble-sided Sinclair Gasoline H-C porcelain sign, Red Crown Gasoline porcelain sign, Gottlieb’s Royal Flush pinball game, Old Flint memorabilia - framed APPLIANCES/MISC Sony 42” flat screen TV - 2009, 5ft carved wood statue of bugler, Lead glass lamp, Several signed & framed prints & artwork.

See website for large list & photos. TERMS: Cash, checks, Major Credit Cards, 8% buyer’s fee. 6% Michigan Sales Tax. Announcements day of auction take precedence over any printed material. Lunch Available

Top Dollar Paid For UnWanted Cars & Trucks! Free Pick Up. 810-347-0139

145 Motorcycles Wanted: All motorcycles pre 1980. Running or not. Cash Paid. 315-569-8094

205 Lawn & Garden Snow Blower, Used 1 Year, 5 HP., Electric or Pull Start. See To Appreciate. $450. 810-742-8367

210 Farm Equipment FARMI 3pt. Logging Winch’s, Valby 3pt. PTO chippers, grapples, log grapples, 3pt. Tractor, Skidsteer tire chains. New log splitters & wood processors. 866-638-7885 threeriversforestry.co m

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MEGA AUCTION SUNDAY, MARCH 25 - 11 AM Location: Dom Polski Hall 3415 Linden Rd., Flint DIRECTIONS: From I-69 & I-75N, exit #133, take I-75N, go approx. 5 1⁄2 miles to Pierson Rd./Exit #122, take exit, turn west onto Pierson Rd., go 1/2 mile to Linden Rd., turn south and go 1/3 mile. Due to Mega Pawn’s excess inventory in today’s economy, they are forced to liquidate a huge amount of assets to raise cash. AUCTIONEER S NOTE: A nice selection of gold & gemstone jewelry. And a great group of firearms, tools, & electronics in good working order. Computers/ Electronics / Cameras Compaq Presario Desk Top 2GB memory, 250GB HDD, DVD/CD Burner, Acer 5750-9292 Laptop (New in Box), ACER 5750-6887 Laptop (New), iVIEW 22inch LED TV (New in Box), GPS system, Roadmaster Car Speakers w/ Pioneer Indash radio/CD player, CANON Digital Camcorder (SnapShot, SD MultiMedia, 440x dig. zoom), VisionMax Digital HDMI Projector Collectibles 2 Dale Earnhardt/1 Morgan Shepherd Collectible Clocks, 2 Collectible Dolls in package (THE CROW), 3 Collectible 1:24 Scale DieCast Racing Cars, 2 Dale Earnhardt Goodwrench Service Cars in Box, Box of Antique Collectible Perfume/Cologne Bottles, Lava Lamp Gamesystems Xbox 360 Console w/ TV, PlayStation 3 Console, Wii Console w/ TV Appliances & Household Oreck XL Vacuum, Hunter Air Purifier, Brother Sewing Machine Rifles/Shotguns Knight Wolverine .50cal Black Powder Rifle, Knight MK85 .54cal Black Powder Rifle, Winchester 190 Semi-Auto .22cal., Browning Field Model BPS Pump-Action 10ga, Remington 770 Bolt-Action 30.06 SPRG (Camo Stock/S.S.Barrel), Arisaka Model 38 6.5x51R Japanese Military Rifle, Terni 1939XVIII Bolt-Action 7.35 Rifle, Winchester Model 50 Semi-Auto 20ga, Hunters Arms Co. "The Fulton" Side x Side 20ga, Stevens Model 258A Bolt-Action 20ga, Winchester Defender Slide-Action 12ga CVA Buckhorn Magnum .50cal. Black Powder w/ Scope, H&R Model 176 Single Shot 10ga 3 1/2" Full Choke, Remington 740 WoodsMaster Semi-Auto 30.06SPRG w/Redfield Scope, Remington 870 Magnum Express Pump-Action 20ga, Sears Model 25 Semi-Auto .22short, Long, Long Rifle, Khan Centurian Model 12 Semi-Auto, 12ga 3inch Chamber, Browning A-Bolt .270Win w/ Burris 3-9X Scope, Winchester 1400 Semi-Auto 16ga, Mauser 1890 Military Rifle, Winchester Model 94XTR Lever-Action .375Win, CAI GPWASR 10/63 Semi-Auto 7.62x39mm Romanian AK-47 Style, Marlin 336SC Lever-Action .35Rem Handguns S&W 657 41 mag 3" barrel unfired in box (Mfd. 4/88), Springfield 1911-A1 .45 ACP 5" double stack mag 13+1, Ruger P95 9mm 4" barrel, Taurus PT145 pro 3.5" barrel, Glock 22 w/night sights .40 cal 4.5" barrel, Ruger Security Six 357 Mag 6" barrel, S&W 14.8 .38 Spl Gemstone & Diamond Jewelry 3pc Silver Bracelet/Earring/Ring Set (Tanzanite-Opal), 14K WG Necklace w/ Tanzanite & diamond pendant, 14K YG Orange Sapphire Solitaire Ring 5.8g, 14K YG Chain with Diamond Cross, 14K WG Necklace w/ Diamond & Ruby Pendant, 10K YG Emerald Ring 4.7g, 10K YG Filigree Heart Earrings w/ Amethyst Stones, 14K YG Ladies Diamond Bracelet 1.50CTW, 10K YG Ladies trillion Cut Amethyst Ring, 10K YG Gents .50CTW Diamond Band, 14K .50CTW Diamond Ring 4.1g, 10K YG Diamond Bracelet 5.9g, 18K WG Diamond/Sapphire Ring 2.3g .20CT, 14K WG Bracelet w/ Tanzanite & Diamonds Tools Pneumatic Paslode Framing Nailer, Pneumatic Porter Cable Finish & Brad Nailer, Straight Line Laser 120 Kit w/ 100' Tape Measure, Craftsman 1 1/2 HP Router in Case w/Bit, Skil 5700 13amp Circular Saw, Dewalt Cordless Circular Saw & Drill in Case, Dewalt DW318K Jig Saw in Case, Stanley 145 piece Mechanics Tool Kit in Case, Campbell Hausfeld Flux Core 80 Mig Welder, Campbell Hausfeld Cordless Inflater w/ Rechargeable Battery 12v, Craftsman 2 1/4 TON Trolley Jack in Case, Coleman Powermate 5000 maxa CR Plus 10HP Tecumseh, Craftsman Gas Pressure Washer 2700psi/2.3GPM/7.75HP Music Instruments Squire Strat by Fender (6 string electric guitar), Yamaha PSRE223 Electric Keyboard, Gemeinhardt Flute, Bundy Clarinet, Selmer Bundy Trumpet in Case Compound Bows/ Sportsman s Items Golden Eagle Evolution Compound Bow, Reflex Rampage Compound Bow, BEAR Super Kodiak Recurve Bow 60", 45lbs, Browning Lightning Compound Bow, Master Lock ATV Sport Winch 12volt (New in Box) Horton Explorer HD150 CrossBow with Lighted Scope, Native American Indian Knife with Sheath, MinnKota Electric Trolling Motor And much more! See our website for complete listing. Terms: Cash, or personal check w/ current ID, Major credit cards. 5% buyer’s fee with a 5% immediate discount (on buyer's fee) for payment in cash. 6% Michigan sales tax. NICS background check on gun purchases unless valid CPL in possession. Some items will be auctioned with owner’s acceptance (or rejection) of last bid. Lunch Available.

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Fluffy Adorable Yorkie-Poos, 8 Weeks, First Shots, Wormed. $250. Waiting For Their New Family! 810-9226868 Tiny AKC Registered Pomeranians, $500Males, $600Females, 517-4048091

305 Building Materials Complete Material Pole Building Package 24x32x8-$3,899 30x40x10-$5,799 32x48x10-$6,999 Steel roof, doors included, other sizes available www.standalelumber.com Call Standale Post Frame Buildings Toll Free 1800-968-8201 Pioneer Pole Buildings Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured. 2x6 Trusses. 45 Year Warranty, Galvalume Steel-19 Colors. Since 1976 #1 in Michigan. Call Today 1-800-292-0679 Plywood, 1/2 inch By 50in. x 56in. $5.00 each. 810-394-2924 Pole Barns Michigan’s Largest Pole Barn Company (Built Best Barns) Best Quality, Best Service, Best Price. A Rated with the Better Business Bureau! This Week’s Specials Erected 24x32x10-$6,995 30x40x10-$9,995 30x48x12-$12,495 Call now to beat the Spring Rush! Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591

410 Furniture A Temperpadic/ Style Memory Foam Mattress Set Queen, new-never used, as seen on TV, with warranty. Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 989-8322401

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428 Medical Equipment Amigo mobility vehicle, barely used, must sell, asking $800, Call Dale at: 810-730-7752

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North Carolina Mountains. E-Z Finish Log Cabin Shell with Land only $99,900. Warm Winters, Low Cost of Living. E-Z Access Mountain Homesites up to 11 acres from $29,900. 828-4294004 Code 45

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Junk Cars - will buy for up to $500, also buying scrap metal. 810-397-7574 WANTED: YOUR DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Unexpired. We buy Any Kind/ Brand. Pay up to $25.00 per box. Shipping Paid. Hablamos espanol. Call 1-800-267-9895 www.SellDiabeticstrip s.com $ Local Buyer: pre-1969 Collections: US Coins, sports cards, toys, other collectibles, in good condition. Fast/Fair payment. 810-875-3333

Davison NO RENT! Until April. 1st, $100 Move In w/Approved Credit, 2 Bedr ooms, Remodeled Units, Free Heat/Pool, Pets Welcome. 810-653-3240 Grand Blanc Apartments 1 bedroom $400/ mo, 2 bdm $500/ mo Pet Friendly, Laundr y, Free application 810656-4784

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652 Office Space for Lease Lease Commercial Space For Rent 1000 Sq. Ft. Will Build to Suit. 9126 Lapeer Rd.,Davison, Unit. #2 , Expressway Visibility, Call 810691-6966

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607 Homes for Rent

588 McCormick Drive in Lapeer 32,375 sq. ft. includes approximately 10,000 sq. ft. finished office space. Great building for manufacturing or distribution.

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Public Notice Meeting Minutes

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed responses will be received in The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) office at: 2100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004. The proposals duly delivered and submitted will be opened and evaluated for supplying the following on the dates and times reflected below: Monday, April 26, 2012 @ 11:00 MST Sport Surfaces, Installation & Related Materials (AZ): IFB# 12-35 Any proposal received after the stated closing time will be returned unopened. If proposals are sent by mail, the offer shall be responsible for the actual delivery of the proposal to the TCPN office before the advertised date and hour for the opening. Proposals which are delayed will not be considered and will be returned unopened. To request a copy of specifications, please visit the following link on the TCPN website: http://www.tcpn.org/default.aspx?name=cs.request Until final award, TCPN reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive any technicalities, to re-advertise, to otherwise proceed when the best interest of TCPN will be realized. Proposals will be submitted sealed and plainly marked with the Prepared by Clerk, Cindy Daly. Approved by Supervisor, Ernie date and time of the opening. Monroe. Copies of meeting minutes are available upon request from the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Burton, Genesee County, Township Clerk and also on the Township website at www.hadley- Michigan, has adopted a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City Owned Property By Sealed Bids for the following property: township.org HADLEY TOWNSHIP BOARD 4293 PRATT RD, P.O. BOX 227, HADLEY MICHIGAN, 48440 (810) 797-2117 SYNOPSIS OF MEETING MINUTES MARCH 13, 2012 REGULAR MEETING Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members present: Daly, Monroe, Tippen, Hartwig, and Brandt. Items approved: 1. Agenda 2. Board meeting minutes 3. Treasurer’s Report 4. Presentation from Air Advantage 5. Open Lawn Mowing Bids. 6. Re-Appoint Jennifer VanDam and Elwyn Brandt to the Planning Commission. 7. Nominated Ron Shoemaker and Paul Bigler for ZBA. 8. Appoint Ron Shoemaker and Paul Bigler to ZBA. 9. Adopt the Michigan Emergency Management Assistance Resolution. 10. Private Road Ordinance Amendment tabled till next month. 11. Payment of the bills and Payroll 12. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Take Notice NOTICE CITY OF BURTON TO ALL OWNERS OF LANDS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BURTON, GENESEE COUNTY, STATE OF MICHIGAN: “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL NOXIOUS WEEDS GROWING TO A HEIGHT OF TEN (10) INCHES AND ALL DEAD GRASS AND BRUSH ON ANY SUBDIVIDED LAND OR LAND ALONG PUBLIC STREETS, ROADS, OR IMPROVED STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF BURTON, COUNTY OF GENESEE AND STATE OF MICHIGAN MUST BE CUT DOWN, DESTROYED, AND REMOVED FROM SUCH PROPERTY FOR A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE (165) FEET FROM THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OR FROM THE PROPERTY LINE FOR METES AND BOUNDS PARCELS, AND TO THE DEPTH OF THE LOTS OR PARCELS, WHICHEVER IS THE LESSER, IN PLATTED SUBDIVISIONS, SITE CONDOS, ETC. ALONG WITH THE AREA BETWEEN THE EDGE OF THE TRAVELED ROADWAY AND THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, ON OR BEFORE THE 1st DAY OF MAY, 2012, AND MAINTAINED AT A HEIGHT OF LESS THAN TEN (10) INCHES TO PREVENT SUCH WEEDS FROM GOING TO SEED OR TO BLOSSOM, AS THE CASE MAY BE, AND TO PREVENT SUCH DEAD GRASS AND BRUSH FROM BECOMING A FIRE HAZARD.” “FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS NOTICE ON OR BEFORE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DATE SHALL MAKE ANY PARTY SO FAILING LIABLE FOR THE COSTS OF CUTTING, DESTROYING, AND REMOVING SAID WEEDS AND DEAD GRASS AND BRUSH BY SAID CITY, SAID COST TO BE LEVIED AND COLLECTED AGAINST SAID LANDS IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER TAXES ARE LEVIED AND COLLECTED.” JULIE ADAMS, CITY CLERK

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