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GB schools ready for ‘best practice’ funding BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc School district expects to begin receiving its state aid funding check
by the end of January after passing a Best Practices resolution. The board unanimously passed the resolution on Jan. 3, giving the district permission to submit its evidence to the state of completing the
requirements for Gov. Rick Snyder’s Best Practices program. In order to be eligible for the $100 per student one-time funding, schools needed to complete at least four of the five requirements which
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included charging employees at least 10 percent of their health care benefits, schools becoming policyholders on health insurance if directly
Art expert and appraiser Caroline Ashleigh will speak about collecting at McCarty library Jan. 19. See story on page 15.
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Sports Goodrich girls and boys win in hoops. For more Sports, see page 19.
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The Goodrich Plaza, located off of S. State Road, will soon have a new look as workers continue to replace the facade on Jan. 10. No word on when the project will be complete. Currently, the Plaza is home to Tom’s Coney Cafe and Lucy’s Pet Supplies and Feed, both of which have remained open during the renovations. Village Administrator Jakki Sidge said recently the Plaza’s owner, Marvin Pattah, had said he was in discussions with a pharmacy and national retail store that are possibly interested in leasing the empty buildings in the Plaza.
GRAND BLANC TWP. — Some registered voters in the township will be headed to new voting locations this August after the township approved a redistricting of its election precincts. Due to the 2010 Census information, the state mandated that election precinct changes needed to be submitted by Jan. 5 and meet the requirements that precincts not exceed more than 2,999 voters or 5,000 voters if two precincts are located in the same building. Township Clerk Cathy Lane said Grand Blanc Township experienced an increase in population on the 2010 Census by about 25 percent, up 7,681 from the 29,827
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In brief Laugh your way to a better marriage GOODRICH — The public is welcome to Victory World Outreach Church on Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. for the kickoff of the FREE DVD series, "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" by Mark Gungor. The series will continue on Sundays through January. The church is located at 10291 Green Rd. in Goodrich. Details: Call 810-636-2100. — G.G.
Grand Blanc HOA Council to meet on Jan. 18 GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Home Owners Association will meet Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Police Department Community Room. The guest speaker for January is not yet confirmed; the upcoming topics and speakers for February through May are on the January agenda for discussion. The HOA Council meetings, scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month, are usually attended by representatives from HOAs, condo associations or other neighborhood groups. Details: Call 810-694-8680. — G.G.
Candidates forum for 51st District seat planned GRAND BLANC — The League of Women Voters of the Flint Area presents a “Candidate Forum: Michigan House 51st District,” 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Drive, Grand Blanc. The candidates for the seat are Joseph Graves (Republican), Steven Losey (Democrat), and Cary Neuville-Justice (Green Party). The three are vying for a partial term ending Jan. 1, 2013. The election will be held Feb. 28. The 51st District covers Argentine Township, Atlas Township Fenton City and Township, Goodrich, Grand Blanc City and Township, Linden City and Mundy Township. This Candidate Forum is co-sponsored with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Flint Alumnae Chapter (nonpartisan). Established in 1954, Flint Alumnae is dedicated to Delta's core values of Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service. They serve the Flint area and Genesee County in numerous capacities, most importantly, through public service and social action. — G.G.
Redistricting brings new territory for Rep. Smiley BURTON — In August, State Rep. Charles Smiley will have a new coverage area. Every 10 years when the Census information is released, a redistricting occurs based on population figures. The 2010 Census information that shows Genesee County’s population at 425,790, a decreased of 2.4 percent since 2000, has the state mandating district changes for some of its county commissioners and state representatives. Currently serving the cities of Davison and Burton as well as Genesee, Richfield and Davison townships, Smiley’s new 50th District will now include Grand Blanc and Mundy townships while removing Davison city and township. “I’m still going to be very visible,” stated Smiley, who said that he has a history of working with Grand Blanc Township and Mundy Township when he served as the mayor of Burton for 20 years. “I would have preferred to keep my district the way it was. I was just getting out there and starting to meet people after my first
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Pastie sale planned GOODRICH —The Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 S. State Rd, will hold a pastie sale Jan. 13-14. Order by Jan. 12 by calling 810-636-2444 or 810-444-1194. Pick-up times will be Friday 1-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-noon. — G.G.
GOODRICH — A forensic accountant hired by the Village of Goodrich says he will be ready to give a presentation of his findings by the end of the month that address issues stemming from a computer investigation performed by Dalman Investigations. Karl Haiser, a certified public accountant and fraud examiner, was hired by council in November for $9,300 to bring closure to the village computer and server investigation performed by Dalman Investigations and determine if any wrong doing had occurred. As part of his investigation, Haiser was going to speak with village employee’s and Dalman Investigations as well as review
GRAND BLANC — Boy Scouts Troop 335 will hold a fundraiser at Luigi’s, 1243 N. LeRoy St., Fenton, on March 11 from 1-5 p.m. The benefit dinner will include all you can eat pizza, salad bar and refreshments. Adults are $12 and children are $6. Tickets are on sale now. Details: Call 810-743-2717. — G.G.
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state and federal laws to determine who is responsible for paying the $6,134.47 bill from Dalman Investigations and figure out if the release of employees’ personal information was done so illegally. Haiser denied to comment on the investigation, but informed the council his findings will be sent to each of them as well as Village Attorney Mike Gildner by Jan. 31. “I am not taking any questions,” Haiser said. “I was approved on Nov. 9 for a focused and specific two step investigation and those two approved engagements are in the final stage.” The issues surrounding the investigation dates back almost a year when last February the council voted 3-2 requesting the resignation of its village administrator and
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Township Planning Commission is considering a resolution that will make its roadways safer for all residents. The state of Michigan adopted a policy known as Complete Streets that encourages municipalities to consider adding bike and pedestrian pathways when renovating or building streets and sidewalks to make them more complete. Fleis and VanderBrink Engineering’s Victor Lukasavitz presented the Complete Streets policy to the Planning Commission on Jan. 5 stating the idea behind it is to make things easier, safer, more convenient and increase economic gain in communities. “Basically what we try to do is advocate, educate, provide information and create knowledge base for communities to make quality decisions related to their community in cooperation with other agencies such as the road commission and MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation),” Lukasavitz said. If adopted, Lukasavitz said municipalities can work in conjunction with the road agencies and provide community input on projects such as safe islands, curb bump outs, pedestrian crosswalks with countdown timers, reduce lanes and widths of lanes, add new lanes and sidewalks as well as street parking. In addition, Lauren Holaly, active living director for the Crim Organization, said a Complete Streets policy will bring the community together while helping to fight obesity and global warming by incorporating physical activities into residents’ daily routines. “With an active community, what you are going to see is a comprehensive network of non-motorized facilities such as bike lanes and multi-use pathways for different users,” Holaly said. “It will enhance community connections, provide greater social equality, make communities safer and more secure, strengthen the economy and allow for a
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term. But I think it’ll be a pretty good fit,” Smiley remarked. Although gaining two new territories, Smiley said because he will no longer be serving Davison and Davison Township the number of citizens he represents should be relatively the same. He vowed to continue to help anyone who contacts his office regardless of their constituency. “I’m really looking forward to representing the new 50th District and doing all I can for it,” Smiley said. Smiley resigned from his position as Burton mayor in December 2010 after he defeated Republican William Ralph with 52.73 percent, or 13,647 votes, for the 50th District state representative seat. Smiley’s term expires in 2013. The district changes will remain until the next Census in 2020. — Amanda Braniecki
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also states that the number can only be mailed or transmitted under certain circumstances. Dalman Investigations owner Larry Dalman has declined an invitation from council to come to a meeting without first being paid and has refused to discuss specifics regarding his investigation stating under Michigan Law he cannot discuss it without consent from Wartella or Councilman Doug McAbee, who both signed a contract with his company. Dalman however has stated all information in his possession is encrypted and secure. Village resident Cynthia Beebe-Johnson questioned why the council would hire Haiser instead of just paying Dalman for his study. “One of my concerns for the council is why we approved a study for $9,000 when we had one done,” Beebe-Johnson said. “I went online and I looked at Larry Dalman’s unbelievable qualifications that would blow anyone else out of the water. (The study) is there, it is ready.” Horton however said it was important to get a second opinion. “Another study needed to be done, not just Mr. Dalman’s scenario,” Horton said. “Hopefully, it will be broader.” A special meeting is expected to be scheduled once Haiser releases his findings.
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ordered the administrator’s computer hard drive be made available for copying. Following the resignation, the hard drive was removed from the office. Council President Rick Horton previously stated he had the hard drive at his home with him for the weekend before turning it over to the sheriff ’s department who determined the hard drive had been erased, despite statements from the village’s computer technician, I.T. Right, stating otherwise. Former Council President Patricia Wartella previously said once the state police’s report was complete, they recommended a forensic investigation. Wartella said she followed the recommendation of the police and hired Dalman Investigation, without a vote from the council, because “of the crime committed.” For his investigation, Dalman was given access to the village server, which employees are arguing is illegal and in violation of a Social Security resolution adopted by the village in 2006. In the Social Security Number Privacy Policy resolution, it states “only persons authorized by the responsible department or other administrative unit head shall have access to information or documents that contain Social Security numbers.” The policy
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NEWS TOWNSHIP from page 1 recorded in 2000. With that increase, Lane said some precincts needed to be redistricted so as to meet the state’s requirements. “We’ve lightened up the heavy districts —four, eight, nine and 10 — and gave them better balance at their own locations,” said Lane, adding that the township is still keeping all eight of its voting precincts. “This way if we have a building boom we won’t have to make any other changes for quite some time.” Lane said most people will still vote in the same location, but after looking at things geographically shifting some voters made sense. For example, Lane said some residents living in the McCandlish and Cook roads area were being required to travel to the high school to vote when they were within walking distance of the precinct located at Mason Elementary. Likewise, Lane said others were being required to come and vote at the township hall or at East Middle School when their children are attending school at either McGrath or Myers Elementary, which both have voting precincts located in their buildings. “We want our voters to feel comfortable and to cut down on travel time if we can,” Lane said. Also due to the 2010 Census information, Lane said the new county commissioners district will have current County Commissioner Miles Gadola serving the north and easterly parts of the township while County Commissioner Joe Graves will take over the areas in precincts five and 15. As for state representative, Lane said the township will shift into the coverage of what is currently known as the 50th District. “All of the township by state redistricting
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would put us in Rep. (Charles) Smiley’s district or whoever is on the ticket,” Lane said. Since the redistricting and precinct changes do not go into effect until August however, Grand Blanc Township residents will head to their normal precincts on Feb. 28 to vote for a new 51st District state representative to replace recalled Rep. Paul Scott. Not impacted by the Census information is the township’s state senator, which will remain with Sen. David Robertson, Lane said. Also staying the same is the township’s congressional representative despite the state’s loss of one due to its population decrease. “The state of Michigan, because of its loss of population, the only state in the nation that lost population statewide, has lost one congressional representative,” Lane said. “We will stay in the same congressional district though with the same congressional representative.” Maps of the precinct changes in the township will be put on display in the township offices, the senior center, McFarlen library, fire department, police department and the parks and recreation office. A copy is also available on the township’s website at www.twp.grand-blnc.mi.us. All changes will remain until the next Census in 2020.
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Contractor dismisses case against village BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com
GOODRICH — A five year lawsuit against the Village of Goodrich has been dismissed by Graham Construction of Saginaw. Graham Construction served as a contractor in the village helping to build the Municipal Complex back in 2004. In 2006, the village received a letter from Attorney Lori Tallman, who represented Graham Construction, demanding her client be paid for work performed while a contractor for the village. At the time, Village Administrator Jakki Sidge said the work in question involved the moving of soil around the complex. Sidge said the work completed was part of the contract. The Village rejected Graham Construction’s demand and a back-and-forth legal battle ensued with Graham Construction’s last request asking the village to pay $45,000. However, former Village Attorney Tom McKenney, who the council voted would stay on to handle the lawsuit, informed the council on Monday that he had received correspondence from the plaintiff in December stating they were dismissing the case. “The case is no longer pending,” McKenney said. “When push came to shove on getting some answers to our written interrogatives and demands for documents, nothing was forthcoming. I pursued an order for the arbitrator compelling the delivery of those materials to me and an answer was due from their attorney on Dec. 19.” Instead of receiving the documents, McKenney said he received a call informing him that Graham Construction was dismissing the case without cost — meaning no cost was assessed to either party for the case — and with prejudice — meaning the case is completely done.
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“I made that agreement because I felt certain the village council would support that,” McKenney said. “I now ask council to move, support and approve of the vote to ratify the dismissal of the Graham Construction lawsuit against the village.” The council unanimously approved the agreement. Along with attorney fees, the village paid $5,000 for an expert report that was submitted on Dec. 1. McKenney said Graham Construction never submitted a report from their expert. Councilman Pete Morey expressed his appreciation for McKenney’s dedication to the case over the years. “I would like to personally thank Mr. McKenney for taking care of this,” Morey said. “It could have been costly.” In 2003, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a 40-year loan from venture capitalist Rural Development of over $1.2 million for the construction of the 5,000 square foot public works building and the 2,400 square foot village offices and community room building.
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Police Blotter Stolen car recovered, two arrested GRAND BLANC TWP. — Two Flint men were taken into custody after attempting to flee police in a stolen vehicle. Grand Blanc Township Police driving behind a Pontiac Vibe at 10:09 p.m. on Jan. 7 near Holly and Industrial roads ran the license plate number and found that the vehicle had been stolen out of Flint. Officers activated their lights and sirens at which point the vehicle sped up to 65 mph and would not pull over. The driver, a 17 year old, drove the vehicle into Hometown Modular Home Park where he and his passenger, also 17 years old, got out of the vehicle and ran. Police caught the driver of the vehicle who stated he ran from the police because his passenger had a warrant out for his arrest for attempted homicide in Flint. The driver then informed police that his passenger had a gun on him and was probably at his girlfriend’s house, who lived on Partridge Street in the modular home park. Police went to the home and were advised that the suspect was inside the home. No gun was found. Both men were lodged at the Genesee County Jail. The driver was charged with fleeing and alluding the police, operating under the influence of drugs and resisting and obstructing police. The passenger was taken into custody for the attempted homicide warrant.
GB man cited for drunk driving GRAND BLANC TWP. — A 34-year-old Grand Blanc man was issued a ticket for operating while intoxicated after driving into a house. Police were called to the 7200 block of Porter Road at 12:35 a.m. on Jan. 8 after witnesses said a man drove his Toyota Scion into a woman’s
STREETS from page 3 cleaner environment.” The Planning Commission reached a consensus to wait a month before taking action on the resolution and recommending it to the Township Board of Trustees in hopes of gathering more information on it from its consultants, Birchler Arroyo Associates, Inc. “I don’t think anyone is against this,” Chairman Dan Gellings said, adding he would like input from members absent from the meeting as well as specific examples of how the Complete Streets policy will impact Grand Blanc Township. Township Planning Consultants Rod Arroyo and Jill Bahm of Birchler Arroyo, said they are more than willing to work with Lukasavitz on putting together a pres-
house and appeared intoxicated. When police arrived on the scene, the homeowner, a 31-yearold Grand Blanc woman, told police the man drove into her home and that a gun was found in his vehicle, but her neighbor, a 34-year-old Grand Blanc man, had taken the gun. The gun was handed over to the police and when they questioned the driver he admitted to owning a handgun. The driver told police he was coming from a bar where he drank a lot. The driver failed a field sobriety test and refused a PBT. The driver took the Data Master test at the police department and blew a .18. The man was issued a ticket and lodged at the Genesee County Jail.
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entation for the commission, and ultimately the board, on the policy’s implications for the township. Furthermore, Bahm said adding a Complete Streets policy in the township will go hand-in-hand with the township’s discussions on ways to obtain sustainability. “Encouraging this like Complete Streets, that’s making it good for the people that live and work here now and it is something that will attract people here in the future,” Bahm said. Atlas Township, Mundy Township, the City of Linden, Fenton Township and the City of Flint have all passed Complete Streets resolutions. The Planning Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the township hall, 5371 S. Saginaw St.
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In brief ABWA to meet Jan. 18 FLINT — The American Business Women’s Association Crossroad Connection Chapter of Grand Blanc, will meet Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m. for networking, and 6 p.m. for a presentation, at Riverfront Center, 1 Riverfront Center West, Room 2321, Flint, the former Radisson Hotel. Dr. Mark Perry, professor of Economics and Finance, School of Management, University of Michigan-Flint, will speak on "The Future of American Manufacturing and the U.S. Economy: Demise or Renaissance?” There is no charge and all are welcome. Contact Ann Hobson at 810-429-3981 for reservations or information. — G.G.
HealthPlus to cover more Nexteer employees FLINT TWP. — Nexteer Automotive has selected HealthPlus of Michigan to provide health insurance coverage for more than 3,000 Nexteer salaried and hourly employees and their families. HealthPlus currently covers Nexteer salaried employees in the Nexteer’s Saginaw-area facility. “We are pleased that our existing relationship with Nexteer resulted in this opportunity to serve more Nexteer workers,” said HealthPlus President and CEO Bruce Hill. “We look forward to providing outstanding service to a total of more than 8,000 employees and dependents.” Nexteer employees will be given the opportunity to choose a HealthPlus HMO or PPO health plan as part of the contract between the two organizations. Both plan designs will include access to comprehensive wellness and prevention tools and services to help members stay healthy and make well-informed health care decisions. — G.G.
Business Seminar set FLINT — If you've been thinking about starting a business, or recently started one, you’re encouraged to attend a free “Fundamentals of Starting a Business” workshop offered by the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center. Classes are offered periodically at Kettering University in Flint and the Lapeer campus of Mott Community College as well as other locations around the state. This two-hour introductory seminar covers readiness to be in business, market research and making sure there is market potential for your product or service, detail on the steps and process of starting a business, and will provide information and tools to start writing a business plan. The following classes are scheduled in Flint: Jan. 17, 9-11 a.m.; Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 21, 911 a.m.; March 8, 1-3 p.m.; and March 20, 9-11 a.m. The following are scheduled in Lapeer at MCC: Jan. 23, 9-11 a.m.; Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m.; and March 12, 9-11 a.m. Online registration and workshop information is available at: www.misbtdc.org/training. Search the “Business Startup” topic and scroll through the schedule to find “Fundamentals of Starting a Business” in your preferred location. Details: Call 810-762-9660. — G.G.
Bouncing around BY AMANDA BRANIECKI 810-452-2647 • abraniecki@mihomepaper.com
GRAND BLANC TWP. —After two years in business, Valley Tent Rental’s Bounce Warehouse now has a new home in Grand Blanc Township. Previously located in Courtland Center Mall, owner Jeff Valley said his business really got into the inflatables within the last five years. “We were looking for another avenue for our business,” said Valley, who began Valley Tent Rental 15 years ago. At the time, Valley said he had just graduated high school and was working full time at a job he did not enjoy and decided to get into the party rental business. “I started this just for something to do,” Valley said. “Then it just started building and building and building into what it is today.” The main office — located in Valley’s hometown of Goodrich at 10280 Hill Road — is a 5,000 square foot showroom for rentals and party supplies. Valley is hop-
Valley Tent Rental’s Bounce Warehouse moves to GB ing with the expansion into Grand Blanc Township however that they can spread the word on their services beyond the rental aspect. “We get calls all the time asking us if we just rent stuff or if we do more,” Valley said. “We are more than just a rental. We have the bounce warehouse, carnival games and arcade games as well.” The new bounce warehouse opened its doors in the first part of November to a positive response from the community after a month-long renovations project. “It took us a couple of weeks to really get this place ready for business,” Valley said of the facility. “We cleaned everything out
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Valley Tent Rental Owner Jeff Valley renovated what used to be an old car dealership making the space into a family friendly Bounce Warehouse located at 5168 S. Saginaw St.
because it was vacant for a few years there and painted everything, put down some carpet. It is all fresh and clean now.” The bounce warehouse, located at 5168 S. Saginaw St., is 8,000 square feet and features an inflatable area, toddler area, private dining room, and a bear factory where children can build their own teddy bears. “People really want something to do with their kids, especially in the winter time, they just want to do something that will get their kids out of the house,” Valley said. “There really is something for everybody here, it’s not just for the 5- and 6-yearolds.” Open seven days a week, the public is welcome to walk-in for bounce sessions with an hourly rate of $5 or an all day bounce pass for $10. Parents or guardians accompanying the children are free. “For $10, you can’t go to Chuck E. Cheese’s for a whole day,” Valley said. “That was something we really tried to do here. We want this to be a cheaper alternative.” In addition, people can schedule theme parties at the bounce warehouse that can accommodate up to 70 people. The party packages include almost two hours in the inflatable section and 45 minutes in the party room with each person receiving two
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slices of pizza, a drink and goodie bag. Clients also have the option to book additional items such as having Mickey or Minnie present in the party room, balloons or a spin art machine. “We provide everything from the paper plates to napkins,” Valley said, adding that a staff member is booked to stay with the party and assist in any way needed. “We want the customer to come in here and enjoy the party. We will worry about all the little details.”
As Valley looks to the future, he said he is focused on growing his business and educating the public on all they have to offer while still having fun. “You got to have fun,” Valley said. “If you don’t have fun doing what you are doing then, what is the point?” Valley Tent Rental’s Bounce Warehouse is open 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-7 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, secure a rental date or schedule a party at the bounce warehouse contact Valley Tent at 810-459-7368 or visit their website at www.valleytentrental.net.
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Public funding of journalism would prove a slippery slope of taxpayer dollars. What happens (Editor’s note: This is a reprint from a when the press run with a story consid2009 article) ered “immoral” by politicians, or a story I read an opinion piece in a national exposing some sort of government impronewspaper which examined the idea of priety — is that same government going public funding for journalism. to step in and censor that story? At issue was the decline of American I would also be concerned with newspapers and broadcast news and the special interest groups supporting piece looked at the efforts of the the press because again, there is Federal Communications no guarantee the funding Commission and the Federal Trade wouldn’t come with strings Commission to find ways to preattached. So do we let newspavent a collapse of communication pers and television outlets die, in this country which could deprive or should the freedom of the the American people of essential press be sacrificed? information. The article concluded I’ve seen the decline of it may be possible the news industry first through “a carefulhand, as daily newsly designed system papers across the Gary Gould — Managing Editor with peer review of country have withgrant-making, a strong culture of indeered or completely died in recent years. pendence, and the protections afforded While this has been devastating to jourby the First Amendment” to allow for nalists, it has also taken its toll on news some form of public subsidy of the and how its gathered and communicated American media. to the public. It apparently works with public fundThe article indicated there are only a handful of U.S journalists who now cover ing of universities and research, but I fear the government’s desire to control the China — a region considered vital to the information that’s out there might be too future economic growth of our nation. great a temptation for some politicians The article goes on to talk about the and special interests to keep their hands idea of public funding for newspapers off a free press. and television and whether such journalThe public subsidy of the American ism can be trusted if it is state sponsored. press is something I’d never thought My initial feeling is no, it cannot be about before and it’s an idea I’d certainly trusted because the press is there to keep like to hear more about. government in check. I’m all for saving newspapers from their If the press ends up relying on that continuing economic slide, but as watchsame government to support it financialdogs we’ve all got to be aware the soluly, I can already see potential conflicts. tion to the decline of newspapers may Like the art exhibit funded with public come at too hefty a price. money that displays work considered Gary Gould is the Managing Editor. morally offensive and is subsequently Contact him at 810-452-2650 or by email shut down by politicians who say it is an at ggould@mihomepaper.com. improper use
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School board should not have extended terms “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” —Norman Vincent Peale. That is how I started my public comments at the Grand Blanc School Board meeting on Jan. 3. I told them I disagreed with their decision to voluntarily extend their term of office from four years to six years. I told them a sixyear term is too long for a school board member and it will make them less accountable to the voters of Grand Blanc, increase mid-term resignations, and discourage many candidates from running for a second year term because two terms would mean a 12year commitment. I also told them I disagreed with them for sending so many Grand Blanc School Board members to the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for a Michigan Association of School Boards conference. I told them they need to be careful with our children’s school money and they should do their continuing education whenever possible online or at conferences that do not require overnight stays at expensive resorts.
Maker of specialty vehicles to address business group FLINT TWP. — June Nagle, business unit manager for Android Industries, Flint campus, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the West Flint Business Association, at noon Jan. l8, at the Old Country Buffet restaurant, G-3583 Miller Road in the Genesee Crossings/Target Plaza. Android builds vehicles for the disabled and is expanding its capabilities. Also Flint Township Supervisor Karyn Miller will give a five-minute update on township happenings. R.S. Non-members are welcome to attend and reservations are not necessary. —R
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For that criticism, I received a condescending tongue lashing from School Board member Mike Blondell. He said my criticism of their trip to the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa was another example of the public not being informed and understanding the need for school board members to get continuing education. I send my apologies to Mr. Blondell, the Grand Blanc School Board and Superintendent Abdella for the public’s (and my own) lack of intellectual understanding. In fact, I must admit they are right. I don’t understand how the Grand Blanc School Board can spend our children’s dollars at the posh Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for a three to four day conference when all we have heard for the past year is how underfunded our schools are. I don’t understand why our representatives run for election every two years and our mayors, council members, trustees, governor and president have to run for election every four years and why GB School Board members just voluntarily extended their terms to six years. What I do understand is that they would rather be ruined by praise, than saved by criticism. — Craig Banasiak, Grand Blanc Township
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Fogleman named business manager for Citizens FLINT — Citizens Bank Wealth Management announced Brad Fogleman has been named senior vice president and Business Development manager for the wealth management division. In this position he will be responsible for driving the division’s sales initiatives and growth strategy. He will also lead a team of business development officers located throughout the company’s market area. Ken Duetsch, executive vice president and director of Citizens Bank Wealth Management, said, “I am very pleased to have someone with Brad’s skill and experience in this important position. Brad will apply his business insight to help strengthen our position as an established and first-class wealth management services provider.” Prior to rejoining Citizens, Fogleman was president of Trade Winds Financial, LLC, which provides business and financial management consulting services for consumers and businesses. In 1978, Fogleman started his 30 year career in financial services at Citizens Bank in Flint. He held several positions at Citizens including senior vice president, Private Banking, senior vice president and Delivery Administrator, senior vice president and
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ARTS & LIFESTYLES
In brief McLaren offers smoking cessation support group FLINT — McLaren’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is offering a free Smoking Cessation Support Group the second Monday of every month, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the McLaren Medical Education Building, G-3230 Beecher Rd. (behind Beech Hill Centre), in the Lower Level-Conference Room A. The support group can benefit anyone who is struggling to give up those last few cigarettes but does want to quit; is smoke free but feeling vulnerable for relapse; is in the process of quitting and having trouble managing stress, or is a former smoker willing to share their story. Details: Call 810-342-5370. — G.G.
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ART of COLLECTING Expert, appraiser to talk at McCarty library
UM-Flint Theatre presents satire The Underpants
BY RHONDA S. SANDERS
FLINT — The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan-Flint presents its third mainstage production of the season, The Underpants — wild-and-crazy guy Steve Martin’s hilarious adaptation of the Carl Sternheim’s 1911 German satire on bourgeois society. Professor William Irwin directs. Performance dates are Feb. 10–12 and Feb. 17–19, at the UM-Flint Theatre, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint. Friday and Saturday curtains are 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission; $8 students, seniors, alumni, faculty and staff. For tickets or more info: Box Office: 810-237-6520. www.umflint.edu/theatredance. — G.G.
FLINT TWP. — A nationally recognized appraiser and art expert who appears regularly on “Antiques Roadshow’’ and HGTV’s “Cash and Cari” will be speaking at the Genesee District Library’s McCarty branch on Graham Road, at 3 p.m. on Jan. 19. Caroline Ashleigh, owner of Caroline Ashleigh Appraisers and Auctioneers in Birmingham, is a senior certified member of the Appraisers Association of America and has served as its Midwest regional representative. Among items with high collectible value is anything that has been worn or used by a celebrity, Ashleigh said in a telephone interview. She mentioned items from estate sales of singer Michael Jackson and actress Debbie Reynolds’ movie memorabilia auctioned last year. Reynolds’ collection included the famous white halter dress worn by actress Marilyn Monroe in “The Seven Year Itch’’ which Ashleigh appraised at $2 million. It sold at auction for more than $5 million, she said. Ordinary folks can acquire celebrity-owned items at auctions, Ashleigh said. Her GDL presentation will focus on what’s hot and what’s not in the collecting world. She will not be doing appraisals during her appearance here but will talk about the most popular collectibles people are collecting and why. Some collect for investment and some for sentiment, she said. “Sometimes people will ask specific questions about their own collections,’’ she said of her audience. But “I will be talking about the collecting market in general and trends we are seeing.” Ashleigh has catalogued many important collections, estates and archives and served as an art expert in court cases and as a consultant to several major auction houses including Sotheby’s and William Doyle Auctioneers in New York. Her recent work has included an $800 million art appraisal of a corporate collection and the celebrity collection of the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Collection. Since 1996, Ashleigh has appeared regularly as an appraiser on “Antiques Roadshow.”
McLaren offering Nutrition Education Classes FLINT — McLaren’s Diabetes Education Program is offering “Weight Loss: Controlling Your Weight through Diet and Exercise.” This series of four, one-hour classes will cover: healthy food choices/portion control; exercise; grocery shopping/label reading; and fast food/eating out. The classes also include handouts and participants are given a pedometer. The cost for the series of classes is $30. These classes are being offered Tuesday afternoons from 1-2 p.m. beginning Feb. 7, at the McLaren Diabetes Education Office, at G3200 Beecher Rd. in the Beech Hill Centre building. Registration is required. To register for the classes, or for questions, please contact McLaren at 810-342-4110. — G.G.
Salvation Army collects 8,694 pounds of change FLINT — Thanks to the generous support of the Genesee County community, The Salvation Army has surpassed its annual Red Kettle Campaign fundraising goal of $840,500 by more than $28,000. This year’s red kettle campaign raised a total of $868,792.99 of which more than $93,000 was raised from pocket change alone. That’s more than four tons of coins. “Every year, our Red Kettle Campaign illustrates the generosity of the people in Genesee County and we are grateful for the tremendous support of our community,” said Captain Jon Augenstein, Genesee County coordinator for The Salvation Army. “Funds raised through the Red Kettle Campaign support the Army’s programs and services not only during Christmas, but 365 days a year.” — G.G. Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Caroline Ashleigh, an expert appraiser, is coming to the McCarty library next week to talk about trends in collectibles.
She also is a columnist, author and lecturer on art and antiques, a contributing author to the Antiques Roadshow Collectibles Primer, the Antiques Roadshow Insider Magazine, Art and Antiques Magazine, All About Appraising: The Definitive Appraisal Handbook, and Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guides – 43rd and 44th Edition. She has been featured in the New York Times, Art and Antiques Magazine, and Forbes Magazine, and served as consultant to CBS News, "Inside Edition" on the subject of fakes and frauds. She writes often about couture and fashion accessories. She also has worked on the educational staff at the Detroit Institute of Arts and at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills. Her website at www.carolineashleigh.com has many articles about items she has appraised or deemed to be of collectible interest.
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FIA holds first Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture FLINT — The Flint Institute of Arts is holding its first Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture with Rembrandt’s Images of Jesus & the Jewish Community of Amsterdam, presented by guest lecturer Dr. Shelley Perlove, professor of Art History at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, on Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the FIA Theater, the lecture is open to the public, free of charge. Rembrandt’s Amsterdam was a city of religious toleration, where Jews who fled religious persecution in Iberia and Eastern Europe were able to escape from the violence of the Inquisition and mob attacks. Living in a Jewish neighborhood from 1639-58, Rembrandt clearly demonstrated a fascination for Jewish rituals and dress, and even attempted a faithful reconstruction of the Jerusalem Temple in his art. Rembrandt’s Images of Jesus & the Jewish Community of Amsterdam investigates the various ways Rembrandt’s proximity to contemporary Jews inspired his brilliant interpretations of events from the life of Jesus, as well as his deeply moving images of Jews, and especially the face of Jesus. Dr. Shelley Perlove is a professor of art history at the University of MichiganDearborn. She is the author of two monographs: Bernini and the Idealization of Death, and more recently with Larry Silver, Rembrandt’s Faith. Church and Temple in the Dutch Golden Age, both published by Penn State University Press. In addition, Dr. Perlove has written more than 25 published essays on Italian, Dutch and Flemish art and was invited to participate in an international symposium of experts on Rembrandt, sponsored by Queen’s University at Herstmonceux Castle, England. Dr. Perlove holds a Ph.D. History of Art from the University of Michigan, M.A. Art History and Museum Theory and Practice from Wayne State University, and B.A. Art History from New York University. The Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture has been established to address the topics of art, religion and history prior to the 19th century. The Flint Institute of Arts is located just two blocks off I-475 in the Flint Cultural Center between the University of MichiganFlint and Mott Community College. Museum hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 12-5 p.m.; Thursday 12-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Admission is free for this lecture. — G.G. 15
Hot Tickets Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present EnTOURage featuring As They Sleep and It Lies Within, with special guests Myths and Legends, Jan. 12. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 the day of the show. There will be a Local Metal Weekend at The Machine Shop on Jan. 13 featuring Battlecross, Deadringer, Sin Theorom and 3 Parts Demon. This is a low dough show. Local Metal Weekend continues Jan. 14 featuring Face of Violence, Six Seconds to Oblivion, Caustic Attitude and As the World Burns. This is a low dough show. The Koffin Kats CD Release Throwdown with Bat on Fire and The Loving Dead will take place Jan. 20. This is a low dough concert. For tickets to all shows go to www.etix.com, Paradise Express in the Dort Mall (810-743-0330), Strange Daze Tattoos in Davison, High Octane in Fenton or at the club during business hours. Low Dough Shows are always at the door only. Details: Call 715-2650. — G.G.
Whaley House open for tours FLINT — The Whaley House, 624 E. Kearsley St., is open for tours Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Visit www.whaleyhouse.com for a full calendar of events. Details: Call 810-471-4714. — G.G.
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Swing and ballroom dancing at the Jewel GRAND BLANC — There is swing and ballroom dancing at The Jewel in Grand Blanc every Tuesday from 7-10 p.m. — G.G.
FYT tickets for Henry and Mudge on sale FLINT — Tickets are now available for Flint Youth Theatre’s presentation of Henry and Mudge. This FYT Special Event will be on April 5 with performances at 2-4:30 p.m. This performance offers families an affordable entertainment experience and, paired with a book from the best-selling Henry and Mudge series, it will make a memorable gift this holiday season. Performances are at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley St., on the campus of the Flint Cultural Center. All tickets are $10 and are available at Flint Youth Theatre, by calling 810-237-1530 or online at www.flintyouththeatre.org. Henry and Mudge is recommended for families with children ages 3 to 8. — G.G.
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singer Marvin 45 Meaning of a wd. 46 Shrek’s love 48 Off one’s rocker 52 Boutonniere spots 55 Striped fish 56 Earthy tone 57 Lion’s den 59 West Point, e.g.: Abbr. 63 What you’re solving (in more ways than one, based on the starts of 17-, 26-, 38- and 48Across) 66 Lottery-like game 67 Look at leeringly 68 Italian white wine 69 Original sin site 70 Carpenter’s supply 71 U.S.-Canada defense acronym Down 1 Scroogean outbursts 2 Natural balm 3 Shopping bag
4 Class with flasks and beakers 5 Solo in “Star Wars” 6 Stopped briefly 7 Vet 8 Homer Simpson outbursts 9 Having one flat, musically 10 How lovers walk 11 Poker tournament entrance fee 12 Rodeo bucker 13 Nasty treatment 18 Slimy stuff 19 Latin egg 24 Writers Lowell and Tan 25 Neet rival 26 Party without women 27 Exclamation with a flourish 28 Cybermarketplace 29 Master slicers and dicers 30 Hawaii’s Mauna __
34 Scads 35 Russo of “Get Shorty” 36 Marquee luminary 39 Las Vegas numbers 40 “The Crying Game” actor Stephen 41 Advanced degs. for writers 44 “Nature” author 47 “What craziness!” 49 Brewpub pints 50 Tolerated 51 Heavenly music maker 52 “Social contract” philosopher John 53 Like a big landowner 54 Call up 57 Nike’s Swoosh, e.g. 58 Folk singer Guthrie 60 Drug kingpin 61 Edison’s middle name 62 Ownership document 64 “Golly!” 65 Mil. branch with ships
Mean Mary to perform Jan. 21 at Sippin’ Lizard FLINT — Mean Mary will perform Jan. 21 at the Sippin' Lizard Coffee House, 816 S. Saginaw St. at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price is $15 (member admission $10). Details: Call 810-309-3951 or go to www.flintfolkmusic.org. — G.G.
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ARTS & LIFESTYLES
Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney at the FIA FLINT — The Flint Institute of Arts will present a retrospective exhibition of illustrations by Jerry Pinkney, one of the most highly acclaimed children’s book artists in America. Witness: The Art of Jerry Pinkney was organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass., and will be at the FIA from Jan. 22–April 15. Pinkney has illustrated more than 100 books and is the recipient of numerous awards
including a Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott King Award and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators, New York. In addition to his work as an illustrator of children’s picture books, the artist was commissioned by the U.S. Postal Service to create a series of 12 Black Heritage portraits for postage stamps in 1978. His illustrations have also appeared in National Geographic magazine and the
Reader’s Digest. Jan. 21 beginning at 6 p.m., the FIA will host a Community Gala featuring an illustrated presentation by Mr. Pinkney discussing the African American experience and the wonders of classic literature with a vocal accompaniment by Gloria Pinkney. Following the program the exhibition will open with live music and strolling supper. Admission is $35 for FIA Members and $50
for Non-Members (includes a six-month Free Family Membership). Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. there will be a free family book reading and signing. Pinkney begins each project with the question, “I s this story worth telling?” Learn how the artist creates and sketches his wonderful books. Details: Call www.flintarts.org, or call 810234-1695. — G.G.
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Senior V.P. Maureen H. Smyth to retire FLINT — Neal R. Hegarty was named vice president of programs at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, effective Jan. 1. He replaces Maureen H. Smyth, who will retire from the Foundation later this month after 28 years of service. Hegarty joined the Foundation’s staff in 2000, and held several positions over the years, including vice president and associate
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Flint Area grantmaking team. Kimberly Roberson, a longtime program officer at Mott, succeeded Hegarty as program director of the Flint Area grantmaking team in October 2011. Roberson began at the Foundation as a consultant in 1997 and has held positions with Mott’s Flint and Civil Society grantmaking programs. Hegarty holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, and earned a master’s in public policy and administration from Michigan State University. Mott, established in 1926 by an automotive pioneer, is a private philanthropy committed to supporting projects that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. It supports nonprofit programs throughout the U.S. and, on a limited geographic basis, internationally. Grantmaking is focused in four programs: Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area and Pathways Out of Poverty. Besides Flint, offices are located in metropolitan Detroit, Johannesburg (South Africa) and London. The Foundation, with 2010 yearend assets of approximately $2.2 billion, made 492 grants totaling $92.9 million. For more information, visit www.mott.org.— G.G.
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In SPORTS Grand Blanc ski team waiting on Mother Nature LISA PAINE 810-452-2626 • lpaine@mihomepaper.com
HOLLY — The Grand Blanc ski team has lost one week of its season so far, and with yesterday’s temperatures hovering around 40, likely lost that meet, also. The team has been spending time at Boyne Highlands and other resorts to the north prepping for the season while they wait for Mt. Holly to be able to not only make snow, but to be able to host a meet. While we all wait, here’s the season preview. John Lambert will split off his co-coaching duties shared with David Clement and each will now concentrate on one side of the team with Lambert leading the girls’ squad and Clement the boys’. Lambert lost last season’s top finisher at regionals, Marley Walter to graduation. However, captain Lauren Ulrich is returning and “skiing amazingly right now,” according to Lambert. She went to Colorado over Thanksgiving for seven days of training and also skied at Nubs Nob over the holiday in a race camp so she is very committed and on her game. Last week, Ulrich placed first in time trials among all five teams at Mt. Holly in both slalom and giant slalom. Lambert noted that the team also had seven girls go to Thanksgiving Camp at Copper Mountain,
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Grand Blanc’s Phil Klick returns to a strong boys’ squad.
Colorado. “Our top varsity returning girls who went to camp include captain Ashlyn Mueser, Taylor Prokott and Alexa Foote,” Lambert said. “Senior Kylie Fairman, who finished very strong for us last year and was our second-place
finisher in time trials last week in slalom, is also returning. All these girls where up north over the holiday break honing their skills, so I am very excited to see their commitment and substantial effort. While we will miss Marley, I don't think we will miss a beat this season, as
we have several hopefuls coming up as possible varsity racers, including Megan Prokott, Amanda Ulrich, Marta Werbanowksa and Jayne Mueser. Ironically, all four of these girls have sisters on the team, so there is lots of familial closeness and talent.” Lambert said that for the boys squad, Clenent lost the top three racers in RJ Lambert, James Damone and Nick Martin, who in their last two years led the Bobcats’ boys’ team to second- and fifth-place finishes at the State Finals. “However, we have a very talented group of seniors to lead the team including Adam Novajovsky, Phil Klick and captain Micheal Engleman. We also have three rising sophomore stars in captain Andrew Morgan, Jake Martin and Mitchell Walker,” Lambert noted. “Those six are well complimented with seniors Nick Marsala and CJ King, who are also expected to contribute significantly to our success. In our division—Southeast Michigan Ski League at Mt. Holly—time trials last week had Adam Novajovsky finishing first in giant slalom and second in slalom and Phil Klick finished first in slalom so we are very happy with where we stand after losing our three seniors from last year.” During the season the team competes on Wednesday and Thursday splitting the slalom run and giant slalom run over two days.
Goodrich hoops fights off Montrose Rams BY DAN NILSEN 810-452-2655 • dnilsen@mihomepaper.com
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GOODRICH — Life didn’t get any easier for Goodrich basketball once it returned to league competition Tuesday. After a Christmas break filled with rugged non-league opponents, the Martians had to battle to beat Montrose, 64-56, in a Genesee Area Conference-Red game at home. Goodrich stormed out to a 16-8 firstquarter lead and stretched it to 29-18 by halftime. But Montrose cut the deficit to six points with an 18-13 third period and twice got within three points in the fourth. Goodrich repelled the threat with a 22-18 fourth quarter to improve its Red record to 3-1. Nathan Landsgaard led the Martians with 28 points and eight rebounds, Frank Greene added 14 points and Thursday, January 12, 2012
Mitch Rubio had 10 points and 11 rebounds. Anthony McMillion led Montrose with 14 points. The Martians closed their rugged stretch of non-league games last Friday with a 75-71 victory over Flint Northwestern in their home opener. Landsgaard poured in 31 points and had four steals, and Greene had 10 points and four assists for Goodrich. Carlos Fordham added nine points and Rubio had seven points and eight rebounds. The Martians built a 60-45 lead through three quarters and withstood a 26-15 final period by the Wildcats. Goodrich will visit Mt. Morris for another Red game Friday.
GRAND BLANC The Bobcats were edged out, 42-37, by Milford last Friday. Game details were not available. Friday, the Bobcats host KLAA rival Pinckney at 7 p.m.
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Goodrich’s Nathan Landsgaard (10) blocks a Montrose shot in the second half.
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Sports Shorts Roundball event to help victims of disease GGODRICH — On Jan. 20, the Goodrich boys’ basketball program will take on Lake Fenton at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. in a Coaches vs. Cancer event with all proceeds going to David Barns and the National Cancer Society in honor of David Barns. Pink Out Shirts, Honorary Warm Up Shirts and donations to the Wall of Hope can be attained through a Goodrich varsity dance team member, a boys’ basketball player or a member of the Goodrich National Honor Society. Details: Betty Griffiths at 810-591-2251. — M.S.
New fitness opportunities now available BURTON — The Bendle/Carman-Ainsworth Adult and Community Education Program is offering several health and fitness classes for adults during its winter/spring 2012 sessions, including Power Flex Yoga at Bendle Middle School on Tuesdays from 7-7:45 p.m. for $35 from Jan. 24-Feb. 21, Feb. 28, Mar. 27 and April 10-May 8. The program also has several programs available at Carman-Ainsworth High School such as Indoor Walking for free from Jan. 23- Mar. 26 on Monday-Thursday from 6-7 p.m., Express Yourself belly dancing, Group Fitness, Zip Zap Zumba, Gentle Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba Toning Zone and more. These courses are open for anyone to attend regardless of where you live. Details: 810-591-4160, 810-591-2880 or 810591-3600. — M.S.
Area rink to host alumni ice event FLINT — On March 23-25 Flint Iceland Arena, 1160 S. Elms Rd., is offering a High School Alumni Hockey Tournament for $650 per team with age divisions that include 18-30 and 30 and over. Period length for this event will be 13, 13 and 14 minutes, players skating for a school they did not attend or coach will be disqualified without refund and each squad is guaranteed three games. There will also be t-shirts issued to the winning team and, because of USA Hockey rules, $100 of entry fee will go back to your schools athletic department. Details: www.flinticeland.com. — M.S.
Warriors knock out North Stars FLINT — The Michigan Warriors of the North American Hockey League beat the Traverse City North Stars, 3-2, at Perani Arena last Saturday, as Tyler Perpich scored the game-winning goal with just under two minutes left in the second period. Having started the game with a 3-0 lead, Michigan used the victory to even its record at 16-16-5 on the year. Last Friday, the Warriors took the ice for the first time in 2012 at home against Traverse City and found the waters much less hospitable after ending up on the wrong side of a 4-3 shootout decision. Michigan actually took a 3-1 lead after two periods on goals by Bobby Bodette, Derek Knetter and Ben Gislason before allowing a pair of scores in the third that led to a scoreless overtime session. That was followed by Traverse City’s Alex Taulein blasting one past Warriors goalie Brachh Tiller to lock down the win. After last Friday’s game, Michigan head coach Moe Mantha announced he had promoted John 20
Hamre to Associate Head Coach. Hamre’s list of accomplishments include coaching in Div. 1 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association along with several international and professional squads in addition to earning his PhD from the University of Minnesota’s College of Education. “John Hamre has shown complete dedication to the Warriors organization and has worked diligently to help our players develop, and we are proud to have him associated with our organization,” said Mantha. Michigan’s next home game is on Jan. 20 against the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings. — M.S.
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Lady Martians top Rams in GAC-Red battle BY ERIK HOHENTHANER 810-452-2641 • ehohenthaner@mihomepaper.com
Grand Blanc’s Damon gets goal
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FLINT — On Sunday the Flint Junior Generals of the NA3HL beat the Michigan Mountain Cats at Iceland Arena, 5-2, as Swartz Creek native Andrew Lay scored the game’s first goal for Flint on the power play with help from Davison senior Nicholas Goettel and Richard Jansson at 10:32 of the opening period. After the Mountain Cats knotted things back up at 1-1 off the stick of Zachary Collins about five minutes later with a man advantage on passes by Andrew Carlson and Tyler Schofield, it was Grand Blanc’s Cody Damon who put the Junior Generals on top once again at 2-1 on the power play at 13:16 of the second. Damon also had an assist in the third. It was a much different story last Saturday, as Flint ended up losing at the Metro Jets, 3-4, despite outshooting their hosts, 34-26, on the night, including 10-7 in the first period and 12-6 in the second. In goal for the Junior Generals Benjamin Myers stopped 22 of the 26 shots sent his way to get pinned with the decision. All this came on the heels of last Friday’s 4-2 win in Farmington over Michigan on goals by Warren Carter, Lay, Edward Osowski and Jacob Bearss. Assisting on those scores for Flint were Jansson, Joshua Kestner, Bearss, Damon and Carter. The Junior Generals will host Cleveland on Friday and Saturday at Iceland Arena. — M.S.
MHSAA has new content online now STATEWIDE — The Michigan High School Athletic Association now has a wealth of prep sports content available for viewing at MHSAA.tv, including over 30 student-produced games from as recently as last week. This includes the Carsonville Port Sanilac boys basketball game at Brown City from Jan. 5 that debuts on Sunday at noon and will then be replayed on Monday at 3 p.m. Comcast subscribers can find this content on channel 900 or through its Video On Demand service. Details: www.mhsaa.com. — M.S.
Monster truck reaching milestone DETROIT — Grave Digger will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the 2012 Detroit Monster Jam at Ford Field on Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for kids and $20 for adults if purchased in advance or $2 more at the door. There will also be a Party in the Pits from 2-5 p.m. for $10 each where fans get to meet the drivers while taking an up close look at their vehicles, many of which are 12 feet tall, 12 feet wide and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Details: www.monsterjam.com, www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. — M.S.
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GOODRICH — The Goodrich girls’ basketball team had not played much over the past three weeks, but returned to action on Tuesday at home against Genesee Area Conference-Red opponent Montrose. The Lady Martians jumped on the Rams early and often en route to a 55-20 victory. Goodrich opened the game on a 22-7 run and added a 17-6 advantage in the second quarter to lead, 39-13, at the break. The second half saw less offense, as the Lady Martians outscored Montrose, 12-5, in the third quarter and, 4-2, in the fourth. KeKe Sevillian led the Goodrich offense with 13 points and made six steals, while Taylor Gleason had 11 points and five assists, Destiny Stephens added seven points and five rebounds and Morgan Eddy and Frankie Joubran chipped in with six points each. The Lady Martians welcome Photo by Dan Nilsen Mt. Morris today and Lake Fenton comes calling on Jan. 19. Kaylee Grzywacz brings the ball quickly down court on Tuesday.
GRAND BLANC Winning on the road is quite difficult, and it proved to be that for the Grand Blanc girls’ hoops squad, as it fell to Brighton on Tuesday, 56-44. The first half ended with Brighton leading by only 10, but rolled on that momentum in the second half. The loss puts the Bobcats at 5-2 overall. Kendra Freund scored a team-high 12 points, while Christine Rayyan tossed in 11. Kara Puidokas recorded eight point of her own, while Kelsey Carson posted a five-point night. Taylor Garner and Sydney Denicolo put up three points apiece. The Lady Bobcats continued to move forward in a positive light on Friday, as Grand Blanc defeated Kensington Lakes Activities Association rival Milford, 33-25. The first half seemed to drag on, as it ended with an 11-7 lead for Milford, main-
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ly due to the fact that each team was struggling to hit shots. The Bobcats found more consistency in the second half, as Freund led the team with 12 points. Puidokas played a great allaround game, recording six points, five rebounds and five steals. Carson also scored six points, and snatched away seven reounds. Garner chipped in with five points. “I’m happy how we played defensively,” said coach Megan Noll. “Anytime you hold a team under 25 points, you achieve a small victory. We also forced them into 28 turnovers. I’d like to see our offense become more consistent, and when that happens, we’ll be extremely successful.” The Bobcats resume play on Friday with a KLAA match up against Pinckney. Thursday, January 12, 2012
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Grand Blanc’s hockey team after winning the Jeffers Tournament.
Grand Blanc hockey wins Jeffers Tournament BY BRANDON POPE 810-452-2651 • bpope@mihomepaper.com
HOUGHTON— The Grand Blanc hockey team picked up wins on Friday and Saturday to help clinch the championship of the Jeffers Tournament at Michigan Tech in Houghton. The Bobcats opened the tournament with a match up against Painesdale-Jeffers, as Grand Blanc prevailed, 4-1. The game remained deadlocked after two periods, with each team scoring just one apiece. Three unanswered goals by the Bobcats in the final frame led to quite a lopsided final score. Jack Clary, Trevor Gardner and Alex Porter each recorded a two-point night, as the trio picked up a goal and an assist apiece. Hunter Moran scored the other goal, while Matt Kraemer and Gabe Bowen put up two assists apiece. Raurie Petrich posted an assist. Jake Neil stood strong between the pipes for the Bobcats, turning aside 19 of the 20 shots fired his way, leaving him with a .950 save percentage for the game. Grand Blanc clinched the title with a 6-4 triumph over Negaunee. The Bobcats led, 3-1, as they approached the final frame, and Negaunee would attempt to quickly cut that deficit. Each team scored three goals in the third period. Kellen Seguin paved the path for Grand Blanc with a hat trick to go along with his assist. Moran scored a goal and picked up three helpers as well. Clary and Graham Jackett each rippled the mesh once apiece. Petrich assisted on two of the Bobcats goals, as did Kraemer. Gardner and Porter each recorded an assist. “This was our first tournament win in the Thursday, January 12, 2012
(Upper Peninsula) in five tries,” said coach Mike Schunot. “Our program is fortunate to have an athletic director, administrators and school board members who support our trip to Michigan Tech. Balanced scoring was the key to our success. Six different players scored goals for Grand Blanc. Excellent goaltending from Jake Niel.” After clinching the tournament championship, the Bobcats hit the road yet again, this time facing Kensington Lakes Activities Association-West rival Howell. Grand Blanc fought hard, but could not secure the victory, resulting in a 2-2 tie. Porter and Petrich each lit the lamp once for the Bobcats. Niel continued to impress in front of the net, making 33 saves on the game. Despite the tie, the Bobcats were able to take a lot away from the game, especially since Howell is the sixth-ranked team in Div. 1. “It was a great team effort. One of the best games we have played in the last four years,” said Schunot. “Howell is one of the best programs in the state. They have been in the state championship game two of the last three years in Division 1.” Now at 6-2-2-1 on the season, Grand Blanc will return home on Saturday to host KLAA rival Waterford Kettering. — B.P.
GOODRICH The Martians took on a very staunch Walled Lake Central squad last Saturday taking the Vikings to overtime before losing, 4-3. Goodrich took the 2-0 lead and still held on to
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ROMEO — The Grand Blanc wrestling team was edged by Fruitport, 39-28, beat Highland Park, 60-12, beat Richmond B, 3927, lost to Romeo, 37-28, and edged Yale, 4220 last Saturday. Against Fruitport, Zach Reynolds at 145 lbs. pinned Jon Sullivan in 2:40, Carson Whaley at 152 decisioned Dakota Gordon, 6-5, Eveon Deloney at 189 pinned Alek Heiss in 3:25 and Brandon Marable won by void at 215. Noah Gonser won, 10-2, at 103 and Pellumb Kurtaga at 130 decisioned Dakota Zimmerman, 3-2. Against Highland Park, Grand Blanc won all bouts by void after Highland Park chose not to wrestle Grand Blanc. Coach Craig Trombly found that odd. When facing Richmond’s B team, Carson Whaley pinned Jordan Adams in 1:48 at 152, Brandon Marable beat Austin Peltier, 5-4, at 215, Gonser pinned Connor Rehem in 1:22 at 103 and Teddy Krause at 112, Kyle Adams at 119 and Zach Reynolds at 145 all won by void. Jacob Foster pinned Justin Nierescher in 0:37 at 135 lbs. Gonser went on to pin Brett Peterson in 1:25, at 112 Teddy Drause pinned Jordan Forest in 0:33 and at 119 Kyle Adams beat Chris Frager, 11-5. At 125, Justin Underwood won by void, Reynolds beat Dylan Falker, 8-7, at 145, and Whaley won by major decision over Seth Decent, 10-2. In the tight match against Yale, Eveon Deloney pinned Austin McLeod in 1:53 at 189 lbs., Brandon Marable pinned Alex Kingbury in 1:39, Gonser pinned Daniel Hazzard in 1:56 and Krause won by void. Kurtaga pinned Nick Priehs in 1:14, and Kennan Alkiek won by void at 135 and Whaley won by void. “We have an extremely young team,” said Trombly. “We return only two varsity letter winners to the varsity lineup. We currently have six freshmen, five sophomores, and two juniors in our varsity lineup, so it is difficult to put together wins. We are getting better every day and are working very hard, but it takes time to transition into high school wrestling, especially if you are new to the sport.” Trombly added that senior Christian O’Guinn will be back in the lineup next week after the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and will make an impact immediately. He’s a twotime All-State wrestler for the Bobcats his freshman and sophomore year before transferring to Lake Fenton for his junior year. O’Guinn is back for his senior campaign and has his sights set on a state title at 160 lbs. “Junior Jacob Carley will also challenge for a spot at 112 next week, as well, Trombly said.
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Grand Blanc’s Alex Baird battles a Bentley foe back in December.
“These two will provide some much needed experience in the lineup.” On Jan. 4 the Bobcats jumped head-first into deeper waters at a tri-meet against Kensington Lakes Activities Activities Association rivals Waterford Kettering and Walled Lake Northern. Grand Blanc fell to Kettering, 1950, and Northern, 23-51. Highlights for the Bobcats include Gonser downing Kettering’s Nick Meissner 14-3 at 112 lbs. before taking out Walled Lake Northern’s Justin Miller at 103 in just 95 seconds, Marable bested Kettering’s Chris Torres 4-1 prior to grabbing a win by void against WLN and at 160 Whaley pinned Kettering’s Alex Kinney in 3:05 and Walled Lake Northern’s Josh Paul in 1:36. Kurtaga was also able to stick Kettering’s James Steerlin in 1:36 at 130 and at 189 Deloney won by technical fall against WLN’s Michael Liess 16-1. The Bobcats compete on Wednesday at Kettering in a conference quad meet and on Saturday Grand Blanc is at the Durand Invitational.
GOODRICH In Genesee Area Conference competition, the Martians were at Bentley on Jan. 4 for a trimeet that also featured Byron and beat both teams by a combined score of 118-34. This included victories of 54-22 and 64-12 over Byron and the host Tigers, respectively, to raise
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Bobcats swim past Tigers at home
Under the microscope
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GRAND BLANC — Fenton came to town in the first swim meet for the Grand Blanc boys’ team since Dec. 20 and the Bobcats showed no ill effects from the long lay off and defeated the Tigers, 118-68. Dillon Duquette, Matthew Rizik, Michael Latimer and Daniel Sullivan took first place in the 200 medley relay in 1:53.00. Ryan Scannell took first in the 200 freestyle in 1:57.36 and Duquette and Jacob Sandrock were first and second in the 200 IM in 2:26.59 and 2:27.66, respectively. Nick Sivosky took the top spot in the 50 freestyle in 24.35 and Sullivan was a close second in 24.57. Hashem Bakr was the top diving finisher for Grand Blanc in third place with 135.55 points. Scannell and Latimer finished in the top two spots in the 100 butterfly in 1:01.26 and 1:01.27, respectively. The 100 freestyle race was won by Sivosky in 54.40, while Sullivan was a close second in 55.00. Dylan Cook took second in the 500 freestyle in 5:25.08 and the 200 freestyle
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Grand Blanc’s Ryan Scannell works his way toward the wall.
relay team of Scannell, Phil Boyd, Sivosky and Sullivan finished first in 1:38.49. The 100 backstroke saw Duquette come out on top in 1:03.61 and Rizik was third in the 100 backstroke in 1:14.73. Scannell, Boyd, Collin Olson and Sivosky made up the 400 freestyle relay winning team in 3:45.46. The Bobcats return to the pool today at home against Pinckney and host Howell on Jan. 17.
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HOCKEY from page 21 the lead, 3-1 early in the contest carrying the majority of play through the second period. "The third period was pretty even when Central scored with 2:28 remaining in the game," said Goodrich coach John Hart. "We pulled our goalie with :56 remaining and then had to win two face-offs in their zone and with the extra skater Rocky Hatton pounded the tying goal with :18 secs remaining." The extra session was what Hart called "like a heavyweight slug fest" with both teams having opportunities. Central forced a turnover behind Goodrich’s net and tried a wrap around, which caught Andrew Larsen's leg pad. Hart noted that Central’s persistence paid off when the puck slid into the net at the same time the Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Bobcat boys finished first and the girls’ team was second in the Lila Furnish High School Classic last Sunday in Owosso. The event consisted of 12 BAKER games, with the top four teams moving into the semifinals and finals. The Bobcat boys qualified third and edged Pinconning by 16 pins in the semifinals. Grand Blanc then beat Owosso, 197-195 and 245221, for the title. Meanwhile, the Lady Bobcats qualified fourth and knocked off top-seeded Perry in the semifinals. Grand Blanc overcame a late 20-pin deficit to win the first game, 167-161, then started the second game with five strikes in six frames en route to a 215 that easily won. In the final, the Bobcats bowed to Owosso, 174-137 and 160-148. Last Friday, the girls’ team beat Waterford Mott, 22-8, as Chelsea Cardinal bowled 199220 and Samantha Handa added 188-193. Each closed out the first game with a turkey and Marisa DiPonio added a double to clinch an 832-788 victory. Handa, Jazzmyn Newman and Abby Manning contributed key spares and doubles to the 895-862 second-game win. Newman had a 180 and Manning a 167. The boys’ team lost to Mott, 17.5-12.5, despite games of 198-227 by Travis Sutherland, 203 by Korbyn Brock and 192s by Jaquan Taylor and Nick Ross. Grand Blanc will host Novi at 4 p.m. today at Grand Blanc Lanes. Carson Henrie at 119, Nic Nicoloff at 130, Tyler Henrie at 135, Jacob McKervey at 140, Brendan Calverly at 145/152 and Connor Wood at 160. Goodrich is up against New Lothrop and Montrose on Wednesday. net came off it's moorings and was called a goal. Goodrich’s goals came from Trevor Bushnell, who had one and Rocky Hatton led with three. Larsen stopped 32-of -37 shots. "I thought the boys did a fantastic job going on the road and giving a much larger school everything they could handle," Hart said. Last Wednesday, the Martians played Durand/Lake Fenton/Linden and skated to an 8 - 0 mercy. Hatton had four goals, Tangney, Jimmy Ruff and Mitchell Bushnell each had one. Eight different Martians had assists with Bushnell chipping in with four. Larsen notched his first career shutout stopping all 10 shots. The Martians took on Saginaw Nouvel yesterday in the rubber match, then face L’Anse Creuse in Fraser on Saturday. — L.P.
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Preview: Friday, January 13, 2012 @ 10AM to 5PM Wednesday, January 18, 2012 @ 12 Noon to 2PM Auction Items Located At: J & J Trophy & Engraving Services 132 North Leroy Street Fenton, MI 48430 Partial Listing: New Hermes Vanguard 3400 w/ EP Control Module Engraver; Quick Plate mod. Labeling System W; New Hermes Strip Heater No. 25-200; Trophy Tops Of All Kinds; Trophy & Plaque Stock; Ribbons & Medals; Store Displays; Showcases; Office Equipment & Furniture; Steel Storage Racks; Plus Lots More! Removal: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 @ 10AM to 4PM PLEASE NOTE: If unable to pick up on removal day, please make arrangements before bidding or the night of closing so we can arrange help. Just remember if you need to make an appt., call ahead please. All purchases must be paid in full before removal.
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135 Pick-up Trucks 2006 Dodge Quad Cab, Red, Loaded, 30K, 4x2, Chromed Out, Extra’s, $14,995. OBO. 810701-5532
305 Building Materials 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
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The Charter Township of Grand Blanc's Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be conducted at the Charter Township of Grand Blanc Government Center, 5371 South Saginaw Street, P.O. Box 1833, Grand Blanc, MI 48480-0057. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments from the public on cases: ZC #623, Rezoning 7.3.5: To consider an application for Rezoning by Tom Safaro, from R-3 (Single Family Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial). The property is located on vacant land PID # 12-11-400-001, 21.91 acres, located at the northeast comer of Perry Road and Belsay Road. SLU #12-001, Special Land Use, Section 3.1.14.Cvii: To consider an application for a Used Car Dealership by Tony Deck. The property is zoned GC (General Commercial) and used car dealership is a special land use in this district. The property is located at 5388 S. Saginaw Street, PID #12-05-400-009 & 12-05400-008. SLU #12-002, Special Land Use, Section 3.1.7.Cx: To consider an application for an Adult Day Care Center by Vicky S. Tye. The property is zoned MDM (Medium Density Multiple) and an adult day care center is a special land use in this district. The property is located at 9127 S. Saginaw Street, PID #12-26-200-004. Pertinent information is available for review at the Planning & Zoning Department, Grand Blanc Township Government Center during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or you can visit the Township website at www.twp.grand-blanc.mi.us. Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting to the Planner at the above address by 4:00 p.m. February 2, 2012. Cathy Lane, Township Clerk
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Lapeer - Industrial Property For Sale By Owner
Located in the downtown area of Croswell, at 14 Wells Street.
588 McCormick Drive in Lapeer 32,375 sq. ft. includes approximately 10,000 sq. ft. finished office space. Great building for manufacturing or distribution.
Appx. 875 sq. ft. finished office space, plus an additional 600 sq. ft. dry, usable basement.
Sandusky - Vacant Land For Sale By Owner Located at 428-432 S. Sandusky Road and 23 Jean St., Sandusky. Premium frontage on S. Sandusky (M-19) just south of the downtown area. Property also has frontage on adjacent lot at Jean Street.
City water, sewer & electric.Interior layout lends itself well to office space or retail.
Zoned commercial use, in Watertown Township.
For information contact Wes Smith 810-338-7888
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Fax 810-245-9375
Heating and Cooling RESIDENTIAL & LIGHT COMMERCIAL
Furnace & Air Conditioners
• Installation • Repair • Maintenance 10 off Service w/ Ad
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810-691-5815 Insured • MI License #7113951
Home Design/Improvement
Professional Services
IDEAL CARPENTRY
Additions • Garages • Custom Decks, Trim & Stairs • Finish Basements • Pole Barns Remodeling • Kitchen • Baths
22 Years Licensed & Insured Experience FREE Estimates Jeff (810) 444-0341
HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIR ears 35 y ience r e p Ex
Drywall • Paint • Texture • Siding Windows • Doors • Decks Basements • Remodel & Additions Randy Siple
810-240-0220
Pond Digging
Pond Digging Pond Excavating 100' x 100' $4,400 We dig ponds all winter www.pondperfection.com
810-845-6070
PHONE 810 245-9343
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810-655-0712 Titian Manpower & Handyman Services Flat Screen TV Installation 24” to 40” only $95 42” to 50” only $125 52” to 62” only $150 Ultrathin Wall mount included Also offering Wireless Networks Camera & DVR Installation Security, Surround Sound 23 years experience Licensed & Bonded
Call Rich Kimmerling 810-449-6319
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Faith Lutheran Church
Please join us this Sunday 8:00 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Sunday School/Bible Study • 9:30 am New! Saturday 6pm Casual Worship Service Missouri Synod
www.faithgb.org
12534 Holly Rd., Grand Blanc • 810-694-9351
Join Pastor’s Anthony & Marvella Ramsey Get Ready to Have Your Faith Transformed
4101 BALDWIN ROAD, HOLLY, MI 48442 Between Saginaw St. & Holly Rd.
810-584-0432 klcministries@att.net Sunday Morning Services: 10:00 am Wednesday Mid Week Kingdom Class 7:00 pm