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Scene Third Degree Burns, which features students from Lapeer and Genesee County, will perform at Davison’s Festival of Flags, see page 16.
Sports High school hockey teams join forces as participation falls off. For more Sports, see page 20.
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The 23rd Annual Davison Downtown Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority, started July 8. The market will be open every Friday through Sept. 16 from 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. at the corner of Main Street and Second Street, across from the Secretary of State. Left, a good size crowd turned out to see the selection of produce available, browse crafts or buy a brat or hot dog from the Davison Oddfellows. Above: Several Davison officials were on hand to serve strawberry shortcake to those attending the market. From left, City Councilman Jack Abernathy, his wife Sandy, City Manager Michael Hart and Mayor Tim Bishop.
DAVISON — One way or another city officials are going to secure more than $500,000 in government funding for the resurfacing of E. Flint Street. An agreement with the management company the Kroger plaza, at the corner of M-15 and E. Flint
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Festival of Flags returns July 20-24 Some events moving for more breathing room BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • GGOULD@MIHOMEPAPER.COM
DAVISON — The Festival of Flags everyone knows and loves is back — but not everything will take place exactly where it used to. The popularity of the longtime festival, considered the largest event put on by the Davison Chamber of Commerce, has forced some events in the celebration to move to new and better venues, according to
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News Briefs Holloway Lake Association to hold boat parade RICHFIELD TWP. — All Holloway Lake Association members, families and friends, it’s time for the fifth annual Boat Parade on Holloway Lake, July 16. If you would only like to join the boat parade, then line up will start at the Stanley Road tubes at 7 p.m. This will be an organized parade traveling along the shoreline at a comfortable speed for everyone to be able to enjoy the parade. Then they will travel up the river to Columbiaville where they will tie the boat together to watch the fireworks as part of Columbiaville Days near the old IGA store. Make sure to bring ropes, bumper/buoys and jackets. Details: Call 810-845-8166. — G.G.
VFW to hold BBQ dinner DAVISON TWP. — The Davison VFW Post 4087, 9474 Lapeer Rd., men’s auxiliary will hold another dinner July 22. A (baby back) rib dinner cooked on the grill, or chicken leg quarters with baked potato, baked beans, bread and dessert. The dinner will be from 4-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for each dinner, $6 for kids under 11. Proceeds from the dinner will help the post building fund. Another dinner will be held Aug. 19. — G.G.
DeMolay to hold car show DAVISON — The Davison DeMolay, the Masons & Order of the Eastern Stars, 3rd Annual Charity Car Show will be held during the Davison Festival of Flags, July 23. The event will take place at the Davison Masonic Center, 9108 Davison Rd. Registration is from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., with mail-in registration costing $10 and at the gate $12. The show is from 12-4 p.m. with awards given at 4 p.m. Entertainment will be by Mark Alexander. Details: Call 810-922-9314 or 810-6533831. — G.G.
Otisville Car Cruise OTISVILLE — The Otisville Cruise at the Light will be held every Wednesday through August, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Win’s Electrical Supply, 114 W. Main St., Otisville. The Rhythm Rodders Car Club will also hold the 7th Annual Otter Lake Car Show, July 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: Call 810-736-6062 or e-mail rhythmrodders@yahoo.com. — G.G.
Car cruise on July 27 DAVISON — Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting a Classic Car Cruise on July 27 from 6-9 p.m. The cruise will be held at 706 West Flint St. in Davison. There will be hot dogs and other great food while it lasts. RSVP by e-mail or phone to: office@trinitydavison.org or call 810-6583000. — G.G. Thursday, July 14, 2011
Tim Horton’s owner remembered BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • GGOULD@MIHOMEPAPER.COM
DAVISON — David Anderson, 48, owner of the Tim Horton’s stores in Davison, Lapeer, Lake Orion and Oxford, died July 9 after suffering a massive heart attack. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Allen Funeral Home. Anderson leaves behind a wife, Debi, and daughter, Victoria. Mike Minto, golf professional/general manager of the Davison Country Club, said Anderson’s death is a great loss to the community, as well as to friends and family. “That’s a tough loss. He was very involved in the community,” said Minto, a longtime friend of Anderson’s. “He was more than willing to donate the time and effort to anything in the community he was behind.” Minto said Anderson, who is a past
“It’s a tremendous loss to the community” president of the Davison Country Club, would always donate coffee and Timbits donuts from his Davison Tim Horton’s to events in the community like Relay for Life and the Parcel for the Park run/walk. Lifelong friend Mike Salay said Anderson was like a brother to him and the two had been best friends since they were both in the fourth grade at Gates Elementary School in Davison. “(Anderson) was in trouble in the hallway one day. He was the new kid so I asked him where he lived and found out he was right across the street from me,” said Salay, who manages the Lapeer Tim Horton’s. “We always had each other’s back, no matter what.” Salay said Anderson had been sick the past week since returning from a Tim Horton’s convention in
Florida. He went to have blood work done at Genesys Health Park on Friday and suffered a massive heart attack there. He died the next day, surrounded by his family. “It’s a tremendous loss to the community,” said Salay. “He was one of the pillars of the community.” Anderson was born in Flint on Feb. 23, 1963, the son of Gary and Patricia (Daugherty) Anderson. He married Debra Cameron on Oct. 19, 1985. Anderson is also survived by aunts and uncles, Eugene Anderson and wife, James Daugherty and wife, Claudia Daugherty; sadly missed by, ‘Clan Cameron’; and many nieces, nephews. He was a 1981 graduate of Davison High School and went to Eastern Michigan University where he was a member of the Theta Chi
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fraternity Burial was in Davison Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends and family said Anderson lived life to the fullest and enjoyed golfing and boating. “He made the most out of what he was given in life,” said Salay. “And he had no regrets in life. He wouldn’t have changed anything about his life, I know that for a fact.”
Davison dog park hits snag Electrical issues delay opening until September BY GARY GOULD 810-4252-2650 • GGOULD@MIHOMEPAPER.COM
DAVISON TWP. — The Davison Dog Park sits mostly built, waiting for pets and their owners to make use of the facility off Gale Road, but there’s just one catch — there’s no power. Davison Township Supervisor Kurt Soper said a hold-up with Consumers Energy to bring power to the park is all that remains to do. That connection may not happen until sometime in August, he added. “We have no definite date,” said Soper. “Even though Consumers (Energy) is expediting to bring service there, The Davison INDEX
they are behind. I’m not blaming them, but it’s going to be in August, the earliest.” Supporters of the dog park, located on Gale Road, west of the Riegle Press building and Davison Airport on Gale Road, adjacent to the township’s Black Creek Trail, were hoping to pass out fliers at the July 20 Festival of Flags Parade announcing the grand opening, but have put that plan on hold. “Don't have a sure date for that yet, we’re waiting until the underground electrical and plumbing are in place,” said Denice Wagner, a resident who has spearheaded the Dog Park effort, in an e-mail earlier this week. “I think it would be safe to say September.” Wagner and the Davison Environmental Team have been the driving force behind the movement to build the dog park. They have raised more than half of the money needed for the project — which will involve no taxpayer money. Details: Call 810-348-0113. 3
NEWS FESTIVAL from page 1 LaDawn Hastings, director of the Chamber of Commerce. “The festival keeps running more smoothly each year,” she said. “Many of the events are so successful we’ve had to move them to give them more room.” The festival begins June 20 with the Pet Show Off Showdown at 4:30 p.m. in its new location, smack dab in the middle of Main Street at the intersection with Second Street. Presented by Childs Veterinary Clinic, the Pet Show has moved from its former home off Second Street to a more visible location. Following the show will be the annual Festival of Flags Parade at 6 p.m. along Main Street. This year Chris Kautz, the recently retired director of the Davison Area Senior Citizen Center, will be the grand marshal of the parade. “She totally deserves this honor,” said Hastings, who said the choice of Kautz as grand marshal was a natural fit. “She has given so much of her time over the years to this event.” The Chamber will also hand out about 3,000 small American flags to parade attendees, all Made in the USA,
July 22 will include the midway from 2-11 p.m., Farmers Market in downtown Davison from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., a ribbon-cutting at Opulence Resale Boutique (formerly Top Shelf), 721 S. State Rd., the Car Cruise at 6 p.m. downtown and Family Movie Night in Colonial Square, behind PKSA Karate, at — LaDawn Hastings, dusk. One change beginning Friday night speaking of Chris Kautz will be the band FOG performing at the Entertainment Tent, located at Madden’s Lounge, from 8 p.m.-midnight. They will perform again at the so everyone can celebrate the event. same time and place on Saturday. The first night of events will be On July 23, the day kicks off with the topped off by the Rock of Ages concert Children’s Parade, which moves this at 7 p.m. in Jack Abernathy Regional Park and a PKSA Karate demonstration, year from the Regional Park to downtown Davison on Main Street at 10 a.m. also at the park, at 9 p.m., before the Registration for the event, sponsored by fireworks display in the park at dusk. Events on July 21 include the Schmidt Funtastic Inflatables, is at 9:30 a.m. “We had a very successful turnout for Amusements midway at Hahn Intermediate School from 2-11 p.m., the this event last year at the park,” said Hastings. “But it was crowded. So this Family Ice Cream Social from 6-9 p.m. year we thought we’d have them ride at the Davison VFW Post 4087 on Lapeer Road, followed by a talent show down Main Street.” Kids will ride in the parade on bikes, at the VFW at 6:30 p.m. and the scooters, Big Wheels and so forth, all Hungry Howies 1,000 Piece of Pizza grouped according to the type of transGiveaway at the VFW from 7-9 p.m. Hastings said the ice cream social was portation they are using, she said. Also on Saturday is a pancake breakmoved from the Davison Fire Station to the VFW to give it more room and to tie fast from 8 a.m.-noon at the Regional Park, the midway from noon-11 p.m., it in with the talent show.
“She totally deserves this honor. She has given so much of her time over the years to this event.”
the Pizza Company’s Pizza Eating contest on Main Street at 3 p.m., Art in the Park from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., a Family Concert at Collins Field featuring Stationary Travelers and Kelsey Rottiers and a Charity Car Show from noon-4 p.m. at the Davison Masonic Center. The highlight for Saturday, however, will be the Strongman Competition from noon-4 p.m. in downtown Davison, sponsored by the Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists. For details see the story in the Festival of Flags special section in today’s Davison Index. July 24, the final day of the festival, will begin with an Outdoor Worship Service at 10 a.m., hosted by Journey Ministries at 10 a.m. at the Collin Field in front of Hahn Intermediate School. The school gym will be the bad weather location for this event. The midway continues Sunday from noon-5 p.m., Art in the Park will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Funtastic Inflatables will be set up in the park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Hastings urges those attending the Festival of Flags to look at a schedule before going — either from fliers distributed around town, from the special section in this edition of the Davison Index or online at www.davisonchamberofcommerce.com/events/festival-of-flags/
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Department of Transportation will accept either of two plans still on the table — one allowing only right turns Street, to restrict traffic flow from the into and out of the plaza with some shopping center’s south entrance/exit has hit a snag, officials said, but one of reconfiguration of the current drive, and the other placing an island in the roadtwo contingency plans might keep the way completely within the city’s rightcity on track for a Spring 2012 project. Leanne Panduren of Rowe Engineering of-way to prevent left turns and cross told the city council July 11 even though traffic onto Main Street. The first plan will still require representatives for the management approval by the plaza’s management company have balked at a plan to company because it will have to sign off restrict traffic on the plaza’s E. Flint on right-of-ways. The second plan, said Street side with lanes preventing outPanduren, will require no approval by traffic, there are still two options remaining to obtain the necessary safety the management. The island, if approved, would be requirements to satisfy the state and obtain the funding for the resurfacing of clearly marked with striping and signage to prevent people from driving into the street. it. It will also be incorporated into a Progress made with owners of the Kroger Plaza, who have opposed several crosswalk from Main Street across E. Flint Street to the plaza the city is planplans to make the driveway from the site onto E. Flint Street safer, over a plan ning to install. City Manager Michael Hart said the to install traffic control plates in the island will, if nothing else, allow the southside driveway fell apart last week city to have MDOT approve the resurwhen the management company sudfacing plan and buy time for negotiadenly did a 180-degree turn, after first tions to continue with the plaza on a saying it was OK with the option. more suitable safety feature. The plates, said Panduren, are The city will go ahead and present the designed to only let vehicles in or out in last option to the management company one direction, preventing drivers from next week. If it nixes the plan, exiting through an entrance and vise Panduran said City Council can approve versa. the secondary plan. But Panduren said the Michigan from page 1
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Business Briefs Government contracting seminars announced FLINT — The Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) of the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce presents “Secrets to Successful Government Contracting,” a three-part summer series which continues July 22 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce in the Mott Board Room. It concludes Aug. 26. The seminars will be conducted by Todd Olson, program director of the Northwest Michigan PTAC office in Traverse City. During the July seminar, “Understanding Federal Solicitation,” Olson will provide businesses with everything they need to effectively respond to federal solicitations, including Department of Defense solicitations. Participants will gain understanding of the differentiation between a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB) and a Request for Proposal (RFP), as well as the best online resources. In August, participants will learn the keys to “Responding to the RFP.” Olson will demystify the RFP process and provide participants with handson experience. The cost for each class is $15. The Regional Chamber is at 519 S. Saginaw St. in Flint. Details: www.thegrcc.org/ptac/seminars.html, call 810-600-1437 or e-mail cschutz@thegrcc.org. — G.G.
Join in the fun at Day Camp at the Salvation Army FLINT — The Salvation Army welcomes area youth to take part in exciting activities during two summer day camps, each providing opportunities to participate in fun, creative activities, while under adult supervision and guidance. The Salvation Army Beecher Corps Summer Day Camp is open to children ages 3-14 and continues until Aug. 12. This camp is located at 1475 W. Coldwater Rd. and provides fun activities Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost weekly for one child is $20, two children $30, and three or more $40. For registration or for more information, call Trezzure at 810-789-4003. The Salvation Army Flint Citadel Corps Summer Day Camp is at 211 W. Kearsley St. in downtown Flint and will run through Aug. 26. The camp is for children grades first through eighth. Regular program hours are 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Registration per child is $60 weekly with a one time $10 enrollment. Each additional child is $35 per week. For only $10 per day, parents have the opportunity to place their children in before and after care. For registration or for more information, call Lauren 810-232-2199. — G.G.
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DAVISON TWP. — When Natosha Minto discovered the salon she worked for might be sold, she knew she wanted to keep her co-workers together. She also knew she was ready to own her own salon instead of working for someone else. So she bought the former G. Mathews Salon and reopened it as Allure Salon, & Spa, 9014 Davison Rd. Minto’s first step was to eliminate
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Minto said in the six months since she took over the salon, she has seen the number of clients increase. “There are lots of new customers,” she said. “You can definitely see the growth with just the number of walkins and referrals.” To help further that growth, Minto said Allure Salon is offering a couple of specials for customers to take advantage of this month. One is a $20 shellac special and the other is $40 for a one hour massage or facial. Along with the growth, Minto said she is also trying to increase the salon’s visibility in the community. She recently joined the Davison Chamber of Commerce and plans to be involved in the Festival of Flags coming up next week. Minto said she is proud of her hardworking staff and is equally thankful for her husband, Kurt Minto II, who has helped her with almost every aspect of refurbishing the salon. “He’s my biggest supporter,” she said. “And he’s been a tremendous help.” The salon is open Tuesday-Thursday
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There are still good people left in the world I felt compelled to write this letter today to let the people of Davison know there are good people still left in this world. As I was leaving VG’s this afternoon, I headed for my car only to find two women writing notes on a paper against my car. I asked them if there was a problem and they said, “we just saw someone hit your car and they kept going, but we got the license plate number!” I couldn't believe it. These two kind ladies, went out of their way to get as much information about the vehicle that hit my car and told me exactly what they had seen. To top it off, they both gave me their contact information just in case I might need it in the future. I just wanted to again say a big ‘thank you’ to them and to all those folks that “do the right thing.” One more reason for me to say, “I am proud to live in Davison” and the people that reside here are “top notch!” — Leigh LaForest, Davison
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Land of the free? Don’t be so sure More and more I see things happen- then why can’t we do these things on public property. ing in our society that downright Further signs of bullying: worry me. The political landscape • Gov. Snyder and the Republican today is rugged terrain where it’s hard Party in Michigan waging war against to find a happy medium. Everything teachers. I hear the rhetoric almost has become so divided it has become daily about how “terrible” almost impossible to escape the Michigan teachers are and how partisan rhetoric. the GOP is trying to protect Politics has descended to our children from them. I’m what I think are some of the not saying there isn’t blame lowest depths I’ve ever seen. to go around for the state of Many of our elected officials education in Michigan, but don’t represent the people as the blame doesn’t fall solely a whole they represent special upon our teachers. It makes interests. me question who we really Candidate A supports need to be protected the Christian movefrom. ment, Candidate B • President represents gays and Obama said this lesbians, while week Social Candidate C is there Security checks may to see after the Gary Gould — Managing Editor not go out to senior interests of the citizens in August unless the rich and Candidate D is in league Republicans raise the debt ceiling. with labor. That is extortion, plain and simple. Why can’t we have politicians who are there to represent all of us? I don’t Government has an obligation to take care of the young, the sick, the elderfeel we have that and maybe we ly and our troops first and foremost. never have, but we should. Why are Don’t threaten to withhold the money the only people who run for senate, they’ve earned because you’re trying governor or president rich people? to force political rivals to give in to Yes, it takes money to run a camyour demands. paign, but finances have made it so • The chairman of a village council in we can’t elect Joe Smith, our friend Genesee County tells residents who and neighbor — he doesn’t have a wish to speak at a council meeting they chance. only have three minutes each at the How is that freedom when our vote podium, then cuts those people he is limited to only those individuals doesn’t want to listen to short by a who have money or the backing of a minute because he doesn’t have a stoplobby? watch and “thinks” their time is up. Another trend I see in politics, now This is why I say we are not a free more than ever, is politicians bullying society. We accept what government the people who put them in office. dishes out to us and we complain You see it everywhere. In one about it, but never do anything to Genesee County community we have change these injustices. And yes, one officials telling people they can’t colperson can’t do a whole lot but if lect signatures on a petition at City more and more people come together Hall. In another a woman was threatened with arrest if she didn’t stop col- and say these things are wrong — maybe something can be done to take lecting signatures to recall Gov. Rick our government back. Snyder during a parade. If we’re free
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In Brief Davison High School Class of 2001 planning reunion DAVISON — The 10-year reunion plans for Davison High School's Class of 2001 are under way and the committee is in need of help contacting alumni. They are requesting updated physical and e-mail addresses from everyone so invitations go out without a hitch. There is also a Facebook request out in hope of spreading the word, which has worked pretty well so far. They are asking each alum to e-mail information to Davison2001@gmail.com and for married women to include both maiden and married names. They are also encouraging all of those on Facebook to “like” the page: DHS Class of 2001. They are using the page to reconnect with old friends, share in accomplishments, promote small businesses run by alum, and more. The 10 year celebration will take place over the DHS Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 1. — G.G.
Catholic Heart workcamp coming July 17-21 DAVISON — Teens from all over the country are participating in the weeklong Catholic HEART Workcamp in Davison from July 17-21. The teens will be housed and sleeping on the floor of St. John the Evangelist Family Center. Their week of service reaches out to help those in need. They will work on projects such as painting, general home repairs, cleaning, landscaping, and interacting with children at local daycare centers in low-income communities. They will also be involved in food distribution, homeless shelters, and outreach centers. The HEART Workcamp started 18 years ago in Florida with 100 campers under the direction of Steve and Lisa Walker. Since 1993, the program has grown to include more than 10,000 campers in 42 cities across the country and Jamaica and Mexico. The goal of Heart Workcamp is two-fold. It gives teens a chance to serve and give back to the community and also an opportunity to live out their faith. Some local social agencies in partnership with the HEART Workcamp are: Genesee County Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, North End Soup Kitchen, St. Luke Outreach Center in Flint, Michigan Christian Youth Camp & Retreat Center, Seven Ponds Nature Center, Imlay City Summer Migrant Education Program, Toys for Tots, St. Michael in Flint, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Flint, Blessed Sacrament in Burton, St. Luke in Flint, Carriage Town Ministries, Salem Housing Project, Outreach East, St. John Christian Service, Christ the King in Flint and the Boy Scouts Details: Call 810-652-0304 ext. 272, or e-mail catholichrtcamp@msn.com. — G.G.
Tracing her family’s roots Woman tracks down African-American, Native American ancestors age. “I’m very proud because they did a lot of things.” 810-452-2645 • ADURAdditionally, one ISH@MIHOMEPAPER.COM of Abrams’ great uncles spent a porBURTON — Tracing tion of his slavery as Dorothy Abrams’ proan unpaid accountgenitors is a unique ant in a courthouse. challenge that the 81The June 19th year-old has been up Texas emancipation to for a long time. in 1865 included She became interestAbrams’ greated in her family’s past great-grandfather. at 15, hearing stories Abrams’ family was from her grandmothfreed later then ers who would decreed so farmers describe plantations could finish planting and stories of misseason. treatment and personJust one year after al triumph. her great-greatAbram’s genealogy grandparent and his is owed to a succesfamily were freed, sion of AfricanAmerican slaves and Photo by Amanda Durish they purchased 538 acres of land in Cherokee Native Dorothy Abram’s plantation model is on display at Lockwood of Burton Centreville, Texas, Americans. While for 1,000 gold coins. one side of her lineAbrams has the documentation to and an early teaching wage age dropped out of the Trail of support that claim. Today, a record of one of her descendants Tears wagons, the other was Juneteenth emancipation celebraarranging a new life following the in 1898 -- who made just $58 tion is held on the grounds. per week. On a Leon County tax gold rush to California. “My father always told me that register, Abrams can locate her “I was inquisitive,” says if I said something, that I’d better family members among the 302 Abrams, surrounded by historic be able to back it up,” she said. “negroes;” they’re alongside the documentation and photos in her “I could have a museum here.” 569 horses listed. fourth floor apartment. “What I was really interested in Abrams has a bevy of dated was that they became teachers,” relics including several marriage ROOTS from page 13 said Abrams of her father’s linelicenses, general store accounts
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LIVING that still houses a congregation. From Michigan, Abrams is trying to rally support to get the 1884 church established as a historical site. Abrams says that, in genealogy, Currently no funding from the state you have to first fall in love with of Texas exists to place any historical your name before searching out ancestors. She fell in love with sever- markers. It was Abrams’ love of her ancestry al names and was able to trace her that led her to begin creating educafamily’s whereabouts to the 1840s, tional models more than a decade starting with an 1870 census record. ago similar to the plantations that “They were limited in every way. her ancestors would have worked on. It’s hard to fathom today people being owned,” said Abrams’ nephew While in Texas, Abrams collected sand, branches and stones so that Steve Hawkins. the buildings would have a special Abrams makes frequent trips to tie to her family’s roots. Texas where she and her family still Due to the sporadic nature of own the land paid for in coins by her record keeping for Native Americans ancestors. and slaves, Abrams has encountered While there, she sifted through difficulties. hundreds of papers in the back of a “In those days, they didn’t care for partially burnt courthouse, even rentIndians. I haven’t found all the ing a mobile home to stay in for the answers but researching them has duration of the time-consuming been fascinating,” Abrams admits. research. She maintains that people need to “They said if I found something know where they come from “to pertaining to my people that I could fully appreciate the moment.” have it,” Abrams said. “I tell everybody to check their She also makes visits to a cemetery family’s history,” Abrams says. “You where her family members are never know what you’re going to buried. The cemetery is on an acre find at the back of a courthouse.” of her family’s land as is a church
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Hearing loss is a serious issue “Loss of hearing is a medical condition that is associated with physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Depression, anxiety, emotional instability, phobias, withdrawal, isolation, lessened health status and lessened self-esteem have all been linked to uncorrected hearing loss.” (National Council on Aging: Untreated Hearing Loss Linked to Depression, Anxiety, Isolation in Seniors) Even mild untreated hearing loss can be disabling by limiting meaningful communication and social connectivity leading to fatigue, tension, stress, and impaired memory, the ability to learn new tasks, and even reduced job performance and earning power. A major reason why millions of Americans living with untreated hearing loss should take action is safety. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to reduced alertness. Unheard and therefore unheeded traffic sounds, doorbells, telephones, alarms, and cries for help compromise the safety of those with hearing loss and everyone around them. The failure to hear smoke detectors and take quick action is the major reason adults 65 or older are more than twice as likely as any other age group to die in a home fire.
Why seeking help is so important Those living with untreated hearing loss may not be aware that failure to take corrective action could result in the brain actually “forgetting” how to hear and understand speech. This condition is called auditory deprivation and the longer the period before treatment, the more likely it is that the brain will forget how to process speech, even after treatment is implemented. Almost all (95 percent) of Americans with hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids. Nine out of ten hearing aid users report improvements in quality of life. The use of hearing aids is associated with reductions in anger, frustration, paranoia, anxiety and overall improvements in quality of life and emotional stability.
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In November 2010, The Better Hearing Institute reported studies have shown that the use of hearing aids can help Alzheimer’s patients. Because there is a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive function, they, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Association, are encouraging hearing health professionals to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s, its early warning signs, and the related implications of unaddressed hearing loss. Treatment of hearing loss will improve interpersonal relationships and social activity. Successful treatment of hearing loss with hearing aids is associated with greater earning power. Use of hearing aids will allow those with hearing loss to live more safely, securely, and independently. HearUSA, with 29 locations in MI and over 175 in the US, is the administrator of the AARP Hearing Care program, designed to help millions of Americans aged 50+ who have hearing loss. To locate the HearUSA near you, or to schedule an appointment, please call 1800-698-6767 or go to www.hearusa.com.
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The Whiting's season on sale FLINT — The Whiting has announced its lineup for its season starting this fall and tickets are now on sale for all shows. You can order online at www.thewhiting.com, or call the Ticket Center at 810-237-7333 or toll free 888-8CENTER. You can also visit the Ticket Center at 1241 E. Kearsley St., Flint. Ticket Center Hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. They will be closed Sept. 5. — G.G.
Bluebell Beach to host Rotten Sneaker contest FLINT — Stinky sneakers rule! The Michigan Odor-Eaters Rotten SneakerSM contest is the ultimate test of just how offensive sneakers can get when they’re not taken care of properly. Sneakers are judged on the conditions of the sole, tongue, heel, toe, laces or Velcro, eyelets/grommets, and most important ODOR. To participate, register at Bluebell Beach, 5500 Bray Rd. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Bathhouse. The contest is from 2-3 p.m. To enter the contest, children must be between the ages of 5-15 and they must wear their naturally worn and torn sneakers. The cost to participate is free. Adults must accompany children. This contest is limited to the first 25 registered children. The winner will receive $250 in cash, the golden sneaker award, a merit certificate and a basket of Odor-Eaters products. Details: Call 810-241-0684. — G.G.
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FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present The Pretty Things Peep Show: Sideshow and Burlesque, July 14. Tickets are $10 in advance. Fair to Midland will hold a CD release show on July 15 with special guests Last Born Legend, Given Six and Avenue Sky. Tickets are $12 in advance. Doors open at 7 p.m. for all shows listed. On July 16 it’s Skin Casket, C.I., A Sleepless Malice, 419 and Execrate. This is a low dough concert. The Sword, with special guests Mount Carmel and Tensionhead will perform July 22. Tickets are $15 in advance. 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.
Local teens to perform during Festival of Flags BY JACOB HUNSANGER 810-452-2609 • JHUNSANGER@MIHOMEPAPER.COM
DAVISON — Third Degree Burns is not your average student band. Comprised of more than 20 students from the Lapeer and Genesee county area, Third Degree Burns will rock out at the Davison Festival of Flags. The group will perform July 23 from 4-5 p.m. following the Strongman competition on Main Street. The student band’s set list features favorite rock hits like “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar, “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne, “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses. But Third Degree Burns does not sound like a karaoke concert or even the average garage band. Allyson Jackson, a two-year member in the band, belted out Pat Benatar songs better than most professional singers. Brian Jenkins, a one-year band member, casually performed the fast-paced, intricate guitar solo at the beginning of Poison’s song “What I Like About You” without missing a single note. Founded and led by Lapeer resident Gary Burns, students in the program learn how to play music along with everything else that goes with being in a band and
putting on a concert. They learn about stage presence, how to banter and play to the audience, how to set up and take down all the technical equipment and amplifiers. They even learn about advertising and promoting a show. It is all part of a dream Burns has for the students and the musical future of Lapeer. Earlier this year, Burns received non-profit 501(c) classification for the Young Musicians Community, which is currently used to sponsor and fund the Third Degree Burns student band. Burns takes students, any young person who wants to play, and allows them to join the absolutely free program. “I can get anyone to play in two months,” said Burns. He is not bluffing either. Several band members who performed at the PIX Theatre on Thursday have only been playing an instrument for two months, even though they look like they have had years of lessons. Students in the program meet regularly
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Levi Hannah rocks out with a guitar solo while Eli Ward (above, left) sings. Cheryse Burns (below) belts out the tunes at a Third Degree Burns concert.
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HELEN GILLINGS, 75, of Davison passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Brian’s House, McLaren Hospice. Helen was born in Prescott, MI, January 22, 1936, to Jennie and Orren Norton. She married Richard Gillings July 3, 1954, and they just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Helen graduated from Michigan Beauty College in 1957 and worked as a hairdresser in Flint until 1965. She then worked for Williams Gun Sight until 1980. Helen and Dick have traveled many places and loved to stop at the casinos or play dice with best friends Donna and Richard Eymer. Helen loved spending time with her family and attending her grandchildrenís sports events. She was a generous and loving person with a wonderful personality. Helen told her family before she passed away that she was happy and had had a great life. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dick; her children, Jennie (Dave) Welliver of Davison, Rick Gillings of Prescott; grandchildren, Eric Mulcahy, Bridget Mulcahy (fiance Matt Dipzinski), Amanda, Dillon Welliver, Mindy (Roger) Elrod; great grandkids, Alexis and Sebashton Carpenter; sisters, Margaret Ann (Paul) Arndt, Lois Warner of Prescott; and many wonderful nieces, nephews neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by son, Kent; her parents; sisters, Joyce and Barbara; brothers, Bill and Jack; niece, Monica; and dear friends, Betty and Wayne Cox. The funeral was held at Buresh Funeral Home in Prescott July 8. The family wishes to express our thanks to the staff at Brian’s House for their kindness and care.
ROBIN MARIE (WELLER) KIESS, 56, of Grand Blanc, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011, at her residence. Robin was born in Flint, on March 19, 1955, the daughter of Louis H. and Eva M. (Muntian) Weller. She was a graduate of Luke M. Powers Catholic High School, class of 1973. Robin was employed for many years at Directions in Dentistry, Lapeer. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Davison. Robin is survived by her children, G. Allan Kiess II and Allison M. Kiess; father of her children, George A. Kiess; her father, Louis; siblings, Louis G. (Pam) Weller, Joseph L. (Kathy) Weller and Helen T. (Charles) Carpenter; nieces and nephews, Louis (Kate) Weller, Jason (Rhonda) Weller, Julie (Scott) Secrest and Matthew Weller; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva and aunt, Eleanor Ananich. Robin’s family would like to thank the Genesys Visiting Nurses, especially Holly. In addition, a special thank you to all extended family members, friends and coworkers who lent their prayers and help whenever needed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00am Thursday, July 14, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Davison; Rev. Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski celebrant. Burial will be in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. There will be visitation at the church for one hour prior to the Mass. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com.
Old Newsboys to partner with Genesee County Fair FLINT— The Old Newsboys of Flint are partnering with the Genesee County Fair to encourage family fun for a good cause. The Genesee County Fair, running Aug. 15–21, have made available their Genesee County Fun Fair Pass which provides admission to the Fair all week and premium seating to all Grand Stand shows for $20, and all-week parking for $15 with a portion of every ticket sold through the Old Newsboys office to be donated back to the organization. Tickets are available at the Old Newsboys Office at 6255 Taylor Dr., Flint — or by callThursday, July 14, 2011
ing 810-744-1840. Over the last 87 years the Old Newsboys organization has put presents under the tree for over 765,000 children across Genesee County. In 2010 alone, 5,653 children received gifts from the Old Newsboys. Each box provides warm clothing, socks and underwear, gloves and a stocking cap, dental hygiene products, and a toy to an at-risk child. The program is funded entirely through the annual paper sale, donations, and fundraisers like this one. — G.G.
Gala parade kicked off Davison Homecoming in 1961 10 YEARS AGO July 18, 2001 • With the passing of Ed Minto, the Davison community has lost another of the original members of the Minto Bros. Construction. Minto died July 12, 2001. He was born in Flint March 1, 1924, to Thomas and Clara (Bethke) Minto. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Howarth. After returning to Davison he and three of his brothers began the construction company and built the Davison Country Club. • Her arrival was by a white limousine, to a crowd of cheering friends and former students lining the red carpet who were anxiously awaiting the arrival of the retiring teacher. Sally Bird greeted each and every person who had come to celebrate her retirement after 40 years of teaching, mostly in the Davison Community Schools. 25 YEARS AGO July 16, 1986 • James Dowsett has been re-elected as president of the Davison Board of Education. The board held its annual organizational meeting Monday night and Dowsett was re-elected unanimously to the post. Also re-elected were Susan Fulcher as secretary, Dennis Murphy as vice president and Larry Norfleet as treasurer. • Davison Community School’s new child care latchkey program has been named “The Cardinal’s Nest.” Pam Cereska submitted the winning entry in a contest held to determine the name of the new program in Davison. She was awarded a free enrichment class through the Community Education Department, which sponsored the contest.
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50 YEARS AGO July 20, 1961 • A gala parade is scheduled to get under way at 6:30 p.m. on July 26, will launch festivities in the annual Davison Homecoming. Sponsored by the Davison Chamber of Commerce, the Homecoming will continue through July 29, with the 8th annual Davison Horse Show to be held on July 30. Davison Mayor Charles Thomson will crown Davison’s Homecoming Queen at the DHS Stadium immediately following the parade. He will be assisted by Margaret La Victorie, the 1960 Homecoming Queen. • Jack and Betty Carpenter, who have operating a Go-Kart sales in this area for some time, have opened a new store, Family Hobby Shop, at 309 N. Main St. in Davison in space that once was Jean Carol’s children’s shop. 100 YEARS AGO July 14, 1911 • There will be a meeting of the patrons of the Davison Telephone Exchange at Maccabee hall in this village on July 15. Every person who uses a phone is encouraged to attend. • The Village of Sebewaing, at a special election May 8, voted to install a lighting plant similar to the Davison plant, except about double the capacity of ours, to be purchased from the Fairbanks-Morse Co. of Detroit. The Sebewaing village president, A. Zimmer, and several village trustees were in town to inspect our plant some weeks ago. The sum paid by Sebewaing is $4, 672.24. • News from Richfield — Gracie, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mart Carr, was accidentally run over with a buggy by Nelson Gates Monday night, while she was playing in the sand in the road. She was not seriously hurt. — Compiled by Gary Gould
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SCENE BURNS from page 16 to practice and rehearse, performing regular concerts in the area. Gary Burns also presented two students with the annual Danielle Shipley Scholarship Awards during Thursday’s concert. Danielle Shipley was a student in the Third Degree Burns band before a fatal car crash in 2009. Burns established a scholarship in her name for graduating seniors for the Most Improved Performer and Most Accomplished Performer. This year’s Most Improved Award went to Trevor Harnden, a bass guitarist and keyboard player who has been in the band since 2007. The Most Accomplished Award went to Cheryse Burns, who performs lead vocals, backup vocals and plays the keyboard. Third Degree Burns started in Burns’ basement six years ago. In that time, said Burns, more than 100 students have gone through the program. Where other student band programs are costly and can provide varied results, Burns makes sure the program remains free to all of his students. He only requires that his students maintain good grades in school, be willing to work hard, and stay away from drinking, smoking and drugs. Third Degree Burns is just getting warmed up though. Burns has a vision
for the program that could very well make Lapeer the new musical center of the state. His vision is to raise enough funds for the creation of a two story building here in Lapeer, complete with a concert hall, recording studio and classrooms. “If I can get two million people to know about it and send me one dollar, we’ll be all set. We can do it,” said Burns. He wants to expand the program to encompass everything related to music. He is looking for professionals to teach students in the program not just how to play music, but how to run the sound board and lights, how to do photography, advertising and managing. While Detroit was once a major musical hub during the Motown era, Burns believes that Lapeer has all the potential of being the next musical hot spot in the state or even the nation. He said that Lapeer not only has an abundance of young talent, it is also situated right in the middle of Detroit, Flint, Saginaw and Port Huron. That locale makes Lapeer the perfect spot to draw in young musicians from all over. Already, Third Degree Burns has students from Davison, Lapeer, Imlay City, North Branch, Dryden, Almont, Oxford and Novi. Details: Go to www.ymc.vpweb.com.
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Social Security Many people are wrongly rejected when they apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Money was taken out of their paychecks for Social Security taxes to ensure that they would receive disability benefits if they could no longer work full-time. Sadly, the government denies approximately 60% of those who apply for disability benefits. Attorneys J.B. Bieske and Jennifer Alfonsi have 42 years combined experience representing only Social Security disability clients. And they personally meet with all clients and appear themself at all court hearings. Many large firms assign inexperienced attorneys to your case. And some of these firms are located thousands of miles away and only fly the attorney in the day of the court hearing. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi have vast experience before local Michigan judges. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi can often make a winning difference at the application stage. And, if an appeal is necessary they have won several hundred cases before a court date is even set. Those denied can appeal on their own but statistics for many years reveal that those represented by attorneys win a much higher percentage of appeals. And attorneys who specialize in Social Security Disability cases win a much higher percentage yet. In addition to practicing only Social Security disability law attorney Bieske has written a book for attorneys about the subject and has been interviewed on various television programs. Both attorney Bieske and Alfonsi have also been interviewed on radio programs and have given speeches to many groups. Attorneys Bieske and Alfonsi offer free phone or office consultation. If they represent you, there will be no fee charged until after the case is won. The fee is a percentage of retroactive benefits. Bieske and Alfonsi represent clients from all over the state of Michigan. They have appeared numerous times before virtually all of the judges in the state. Call them at 1-800-331-3530 for a free consultation if you have been denied, or if you are thinking of possibly applying for Social Security benefits.
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Sports High school hockey continues to struggle BY BRANDON POPE 810-452-2651 • BPOPE@MIHOMEPAPER.COM AREAWIDE— When the puck drops on the upcoming high school hockey season, some of the area programs will look significantly different compared to last year. Within the general area, there are three program changes that have taken place this off-season. Clio and LakeVille put an end to their co-op agreement, leaving the two schools searching for another program to combine with. Clio has reached an agreement to form a co-op with Swartz Creek, while LakeVille plans to join forces with both Dryden and North Branch, schools that have never had high school hockey. The team wil skate as the LakeVille Falcons as an independent out of the Polar Palace in Lapeer. However, the biggest shakeup came in the city of Lapeer. East and West high schools have been bitter rivals for decades, but will now become teammates on the ice. Although West has no shortage of participants, East has been struggling in the numbers game in recent years. As part of budget cuts, Lapeer Community Schools announced that it could only fund one hockey program, resulting in East and West maintaining one squad with Lapeer West athletic director Mary Haslinger acting as the primary. Lapeer East will retain some supervisory responsibilities. Interest in hockey has been on a decline for years now, preventing several area schools from continuing with their programs. In the Flint Metro League, Fenton and Brandon remain as the only two standalone programs. Davison’s Big Nine rival, Flushing, skates as a co-op with
Carman-Ainsworth, while Flint Powers has steady numbers to skate as a standalone program. “Well, I think its unfortunate that the schools can’t survive with their own teams, but they have a battle going on for the hockey talent,” said Davison hockey statistician Larry Botti. “If you have to combine programs to be more competitive then it’s only going to make better quality hockey.” Even a program as strong as Davison can have occasional slips in numbers. On a team that usually draws 20-30 players in an average season, they were only able to start last season with 16 players. According to the new MHSAA rules, a full roster consists of 22. “The numbers also depend on how many we graduate each year,” said Botti. “Last year, we lost 10 seniors, so we had to pick 10 new players.” Heading into the 2011-12 season, the Cardinals will be forced to replace eight seniors. The numbers are not the only problem concerning most hockey programs. Hockey has always been an expensive sport, and costs continue to increase. With the economy in shambles, schools are not as willing to foot the bill as they used to. “(Davison) took a bit of a hit (financially). Part of the money that it raised for the hockey program in past years was at the hospitality tent at the Buick Open. So, no Buick Open, no money,” said Botti. “It costs $250 an hour for ice time. The home team Photo by Lisa Paine at each game gets a certain amount of Davison played Swartz Creek in last season’s regionals at Perani Arena. the ticket sales. About five or six years ago, we would draw about 500Brandon skate out of the Polar Palace Arena in Flint, where it enjoys its 800 fans per game, but it has since own locker room facilities. Other local in Lapeer and Grand Blanc skates out tailed off.” of Ice Mountain in Burton. teams such as Goodrich, Lapeer and Davison’s home ice is at Perani The sky’s the limit for golfers. Advertise now & let golfers know where the best place is to golf this summer.
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The Davison Diamondbacks U16 Baseball Team has won two tournaments already this summer. The D-backs took the Kearsley Summer Slamarama June 17-19, beating the South Farmington Blues, 3-2, for the championship. Two weeks later, they won the Bud-Dog Classic Shoot-Out Tournament of Champions in Boyne City. Team members are (standing, from left) Nathan Davis, Austin King, Jimmy Dunavant, Phil Nanasy, (kneeling) Aaron Meinburg, Jake Parker, Brandon Pasco, Cody Paquette, Ben Meinburg, (sitting) Tyler Ramoie and Tanner Barrett. The team is coached by Bruce Miller and Jerry Parker.
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Davison Level 1 cheerleaders, aged 4-6, placed third in the Young Champions State Cheerleading Championships in Grand Rapids. They are (top row, from left) Bella ThrowerRingsred, Morgan Sokolowski, Jerni Ranger, coach Brittany Long, (bottom row) Lily Schultz, Brianna Osantowski and Makenzie Monroe. Not pictured: Brooklynn Henderson.
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Brianna Ferrell, Peyton Dieterle, Emily Moriartey and Bailey Williams competed in the Gus Macker basketball tournament June 25-26. The girls won two games and lost two in the 10and-under division and played their final game on the Dream Court to win the Toilet Bowl trophy. — L.P. Thursday, July 14, 2011
Davison Level 2 cheerleaders, aged 7-9, won first place in the Young Champions State Cheerleading Championships in Grand Rapids. They are (top row, from left) Mariah Benear, Bailey Maloney, Isabelle Lee, Kaitlyn Guenther, (bottom row) Hailey Watkins, Marisa Allen, Briahna Smith and Hannah Lucas. Not pictured: The Level 3 team, aged 10-13, placed in the top five teams in the region.
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line of fire he was more than preI don’t know if you heard, but the pared to face. Ohio State football program is over“We were always a team oriented flowing with low-brow cheaters. Head coach Jim Tressel was proven a thing. Well, when I left, you know the spread offense. Like anything liar, starting quarterback Terrelle else, its got its strengths and its Pryor left the program a year early weaknesses, but the issue for with his head hung low, and four the program and the players is other players were suspended that it was a dramatically different for the first five games of kind of style of play. The coaching 2011 for selling memorabilis much different, so the transition ia. What’s even more from one offense to another is not amazing is how exan easy one,” said Carr. “Now Wolverines football coach we’re going back to a pro-style Lloyd Carr hit the nail on offense, so how fast our players the head in April at the will be able to learn and adjust Genesys Conference and and adapt because it’s different Banquet Center in for them (is the issue). For Grand Blanc Twp. at some it will probably be diffithe U-M Flint Past cult. That’s just the nature of Presidents dinner, change. Whether it’s in busimonths before the rest ness or education, of us were Michael Selecky — Sports Writer whenever you change exposed to the things there are people that resist depths of the Buckeyes transgresand can’t handle it well. The issue is sions. “Obviously, it’s a very, very serious how fast that transition occurs.” Thankfully Carr is able to see a issue, and I think coach Tressel has light at the end of the tunnel because acknowledged that. I have no idea after Rich-Rod’s three-year rein of what the NCAA is going to do, but terror that was far from a forgone with the investigation they’re conconclusion. ducting, I think there’s going to be “At quarterback, which I think is some other issues,” said Carr. the key to any offense, Denard Having spent the majority of his Robinson is a wonderful athlete and time at the podium discussing his a guy with a very good arm. They fundraising work with Mott will do things that take advantage of Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, his strengths and they have the Carr was suprisingly jovial during young kid (Devin Gardner), who the evenings question and answer period, giving the crowd much more everybody thinks is going to be an outstanding player,” Carr said. latitude and understanding than he did most sideline reporters during his “Nebraska comes in and we’re starting a new era in Big 10 football 12 years atop the Michigan football because now you’ve got divisions program. and will have a playoff. The one “The truth is, Brady Hoke and thing I will predict is that I think the those players down there expect to win every game. I guarantee you one Michigan/Nebraska game is going to quickly become one of the great thing, that’s what there mindset is,” rivalries across the country. I think Carr said. “The only thing I would that will happen because we’ll play say is that offensively, when I left them every year and we’ll beat them coaching our team ran an offense every year.” that was pro-style. I wanted a quarMichigan hosts Ohio State on Nov. terback that could drop back and 26 after opening 2011 at home on throw the ball because I knew if I Sept. 3 against Western Michigan could get that I could recruit great and Sept. 10 against Notre Dame. receivers and great lineman because Area athletes on the squad include those guys all want to play in the Mansfield, Ohio native and NFL. So you have a program where Lexington High School grad Courtney you can show a guy that if he can Avery, a 5-foot-11, 167 lb. defensive play in your system that he’ll have back whose younger brother Trevon what it takes to make it in the just played eighth grade football and league.” basketball for Grand Blanc after his As you might imagine, the subject of Michigan’s football rebirth wasn’t parents moved to the area prior to going unmentioned, putting Carr in a the start of the 2010-11 school year. 22
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It’s just not my thing The Pacman (not the video game) The women's World Cup soccer was arrested for his sixth time, or in match brought much excitement this other words, a quick six for a touchpast Sunday as the USA defeated Brazil. The match featured late goals, down. He claims to be innocent as always. The Pacman needs to be red cards, and controversy. What called "Game Over"! What an it came down to in a nutshell is idiot this guy truly is. Good a late goal by the USA and then Grief! we won the match on penalty kicks, 5-3, and advanced on to the World Cup semifinals. Rare company Hopefully, this victory will proThe Kalamazoo Kid, Derek pel the USA to a World Jeter of the New York Cup victory. All the soYankees, went 5-5 on called soccer experts Saturday afternoon said it was a game for against the Tampa Bay the ages. I'll take their Rays. The second hit, a word on that one! home run, made Jeter Soccer is not my the very first New Jeff Day — Sports Columnist thing. York Yankee to collect 3,000 hits. It's very hard to believe no Yankee has never reached the End of a career 3,000-hit plateau. Jeter is a class act Yao Ming, the seven-foot six-inch center from the Houston Rockets, has and I am glad he got the job done called it a career in the NBA. Yao, the before the All-Star break and the fact he did it at home in Yankee Stadium. top pick in the 2002 draft, has suffered through numerous foot injuries The home fans deserved to witness it at home. It’s a bummer for the over the last six seasons. Yao has Yankees though, as A-Rod will be on missed a total of 259 games to these the disabled list for a month due to a foot problems. Over the past nine knee injury. That will hurt the Yank's seasons when healthy, Yao was a chances of catching the Red Sox for force in the paint to deal with. I the division title. know there is a ton of sadness in The Tigers’ Justin Verlander China regarding Yao's retirement. He pitched the Detroiters into first place was the man in China and I would on the last day before the All-Star have loved to see Yao play the game break. I just can't believe how injury free during his nine-year Verlander is dealing right now on the career. I feel he would have been so dominant. I can personally tell you, I hill. He is virtually unhittable! It's a shame he had to pitch on Sunday, as went to a game at the Palace of that made him unavailable to Auburn Hills and stood right next to him on the floor. It was an eye-open- throw in Tuesday's game. The nod ing experience, too! Yao's calf and leg went to Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels. Roy Halladay of the muscles were absolutely huge! I Philadelphia Phillies will start for the thought to myself, watching him on National League. Remember, baseball television is one thing, but up close and in person, wow, what a big man! fans, the winner of the All-Star game gets home field in the World Series. The Houston Rockets were the only What a ridiculous rule! Come on team Yao ever played for and his Bud, it's an exhibition game for career is now over! Cripes sake!
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Terry Tolland, president of the Seven Ponds Beekeepers, captured a swarm at Suncrest. For the full story go online at www.mihomepaper.com.
Camp is in session
All talk, no action The NFL football talks are still taking place and I believe progress is moving and an agreement is closer to being done. My personal guess is, it will be done around July 20 or so. That will be just in time for the training camps to get started and no games will be missed.
Across the pond
Golf fans, the British Open takes place this weekend. The golf field will not have Tiger Woods in it due to his injury. Tiger, who once looked like a cinch to pass The Golden Bear in majors might not. Wow, how things have changed for Tiger Woods over the last year and a half. I am curious to see how Rory plays this Unwanted spotlight weekend. Can he win back to back A couple of players hit the police blotter over the weekend. Hines Ward majors? danced his way through his soberity test and a failing grade he received. thefatguy@mihomepaper.com Thursday, July 14, 2011
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Local kids line up to take part in shooting drills during the Mo Pete Flintstone Basketball Camp at Flint Northwestern on Tuesday. Flint natives and former Spartans Mateen Cleaves and Kelvin Torbert were also on hand to help Morris Peterson with the camp. For the full story see next week’s edition.
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items priced as marked.
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Connections Apparel
your total bill of sale and alterations
SHOP THESE AND MANY UNADVERTISED SPECIALS THROUGHOUT THE MALL Deb Shop
Clearance Blow Out
Foxy Nails
GNC
Full set white tips or gel $25 Fill in $15 We do shellac & solar nails
33%-75% off select items
Dunham’s Sports
SALE!
Buy 2 lunches for $8.99 (any #1 to #10); Buy any fajita dinner and get a FREE soft drink.
Jewels
MAX10
END OF SEASON
70% off
SUMMER CLEARANCE 50-75% off STARTING AT other
sterling jewelry merchandise
$3.33
Pearle Vision
NCG Cinema
Old Country Buffet
Payless Shoe Source
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 opens July 15th - $4.00 Matinee tickets every day until 6 pm and $6.00 for Real D 3D tickets until 6 pm
Breakfast Special
Up to
Pretzel Peddler
Rainbow
New Item! $5-$7-$10 2 pretzel dogs Clearance for blow out $5.25 +tax
$5.49 +tax
EL Cozumel Mexican Grill
60% off
Saturday and Sunday
summer sandals and accessories
Shoes + More
Stephanye’s Flair
50% off complete pair of glasses, when purchasing a clearance frame
Plus $25 off our best offer
Valley Tent Rental
50% off 60% off $1.00 off all select admission items suits
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Auto Parts Classic/Sports Cars Autos under $2000 Autos Vans
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200 Farm & Garden 205 Lawn & Garden
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600 Real Estate
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300 Build it or Fix It 305 306 310 315 320
395 Other Antiques Furniture Appliances Electronics Household Items
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Building Materials Guns Tools Fill Equipment Rental
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General Sports Equipment Musical Instruments Entertainment
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Rent to Own Room for Rent Apt. for Rent Homes for Rent Storage for Rent Homes for Sale Condo for Sale Condo for Rent Land for Sale Vacation Homes Commercial-Rent Commercial-Sale
Obituaries - 250 words and includes a Black & White photo. Announcements - Births, engagements, retirements, etc. - 50 words, includes a Black & White photo. $5.00 for Color photo Photos - $10
Business for Sale Manufactured Homes Mobile Homes Office Space for Lease Other
700 Employment 706 710 720 730 740
In Home Care General Health Care Professional Positions Wanted
SYMBOLS for $2.00/wk
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*If you qualify for a military rebate deduct another $500.00 from the sale price (THANKS FOR SERVING!). Picture may not re•ectactual 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 quali•ed people. Payments are based onthe sale price, A+ credit rating at 3.44% for 75 mos. Buy payments and sale prices are plus tax, title, plate, and destination. *Lease payments are plus tax, title, plate, requires security deposit and must qualify for S Tier credit. Lease payments are based on 10,000 or 12,000 miles per year for 24 - 48 mos. Lease term. 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. Additional $500 savings on select Jeep vehicles is not eligible on employee sales. Thanks for reading with us, call or come into our Lapeer location.
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VIEW Garage Sales 20 Garage Sales
20 Garage Sales
4 Family Sale! July 16th, 7:30-4p. 724 Baywood Lane, Davison, Computer Par ts, Kids Clothes, Tools, Furniture & Toys Attention College Students! July 15th & 16th, 9-4P. 2106 Valley Vista Dr. Davison, Selling 2 Futons, Single Mattress & Box Springs, Bedding, Household, Brand Name Women’s Clothes 18 -2x. BIG MOVING SALE! Lots of Furniture, TVs, Star Wars Toys, Video G a m e s , Grandfather Clock, Antiques, lots of GOOD misc items! FRI & SAT July 1516, 10-5pm ONLY. 4037 N. Gale Rd (North of Richfield)
Davison Benefit: American Cancer Society Fundraiser, 7130 Richfield Rd. Between Belsay and Irish Rd. July 15th, 3-8p., July 16th, 9-3p. Fundraiser for Breast Cancer, July 15-16, 9a-5p, 1201 Risecliss, off Fenton Rd. in Grand Blanc. July 14-16, 9a-5p, 4280 N. Henderson, D a v i s o n . Household, bath cabinets, furniture, appliances, holiday decorations.
To place a GARAGE SALE ad call 866-653-3511
10 Announcements
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10 Announcements ONAWAY TOURS 810-300-7709 Little River Get-Away Aug. 30-31 only $105pp. 1 night stay at the beautiful Little River Hotel & Casino Resort. Stopping at Soaring Eagle both ways. Receive at least $70 in Casino money-food. Escanaba Island Resort October 4-6 Only $148pp 2 nights at the Island Resort Casino Stops at St. Ignace and Christmas Casinos recieve at least $90 casino money receive up to $5 off food each day, and 2 full breakfasts Resort has indoor pool and Bingo hall. First Timers receive an additional $21 from Casino. Sault St. Marie 3 Day getaway Nov. 15-17 Only $130pp Receive at least $110 in Casino money-food 2 full breakfast Buffets Dining dollars and more. Stopping at Saganing, Bay Mills, St. Ignace, & Soaring Eagle Casinos.
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12 Personals
30 Auctions
35 Financial
120 Autos
Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property. Auction will be held at Armored SelfStorage,3444 N. State Rd., On July 23rd, at 1 PM. via live auction. Sales are for cash only. Removal by 7PM auction day. Unit 330: Barrett MylesS t a c k a b l e Washer/Dr yer, End Tables, Dressers, Small Furniture, Totes. Unit 324: Tonya SchockeMicrowave, Shovels, Plastic Totes, Car Seat, Wooden Mantle. Unit 302: Sue ThreetPaintings, Small Fridge, Power Washer, Vacuum, Headboard. Unit 629: Sue Threet- 2 TV’s, Vintage Chairs, Bowflex and Other Fitness Equipment, Couch, Golf Clubs, Large Toolbox. Unit 508: Angela WarnerTV, Living Room Furniture, Desk, Washer & Dr yer, Fridge, Loveseat, Chair, Air Conditioner. Unit 300: Kelly WilliamsKitchen Aid Mixer, Bunn Coffeemaker, Wilton Cake Decorating Tools, Couch.
*Best Home Loans* Purchase or R e f i n a n c e ! Mortgage and Land Contract payoffs. Cash for Improvements, DebtConsolidation, Taxes, etc. FHA and Rural Development Private Funds Available Too! Good/Bad/Ugly Credit 1-800-2468100 www.umsmortgage.com Divorce $350* Covers children, etc. only one signature required! *Excludes govt. fees. 1-800522-6000 Ext. 950. Locally Owned and O p e r a t e d . Established 1977. Baylor & Associates, Inc. DrDanielsAndSon.com CASH REAL ESTATE LOANS Cash 4 Land Contracts. $10,000$500,000 Private Money, Fast! Deal with Decision Maker, Michigan Licensed NMLS#138110 800-837-6166 or 248-335-6166 Allan@DrDanielsAnd Son.com
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. 1877-632-GIFT
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40 Lost and Found Lost, White Shepherd/Husky mix, missing since June 22 in the Richfield/Coldwater/ Irish Rd. area. If seen call Steve: 810577-4428 Reward.
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135 Pick-up Trucks 1999 Chevy 4x4,Cab and a Half, 2500 HD. Tow Package, Loaded, Leather, Gauges, Must See Condition, $7,400 or Best Offer. 810-653-1644
165 Boats
305 Building Materials
500 Miscellaneous
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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 Pole Barns Michigan’s Largest Pole Barn Company (Built Best Barns) Best Quality, Best Service, Best Price. This Week’s Specials Erected 24x32x10-$6,995 30x40x10-$9,595 30x48x12-$12,495 60x120x14-$55,965 Licensed/Insured 1-877-802-9591
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Sailing: lines, bumpers, lugs, Life Sling, flares, winch 310 Tools handle, etc. Call Generator Honda 810-732-6209 2200x $250, Radio 305 Building Arm Saw 10 inch w/dust collector & Materials stand $150, Bench Complete Material Pole Building Pkg. Grinder 1/2hrp $75, 24’x32’x8’-$3,899 call 810-732-6209 30’x40’x10’-$5,799 32’x48’x10’-$6,999 Steel roof, doors included, other sizes available. www.standalelumber.com Call Standale Post Frame Buildings. Toll Free 1-800-968-8201 Husky Metal Roofs Standing Seam. Metal Shingles/ Slate. All in Stock. Energy Star Qualified. $1000 Tax Rebate. Largest Inventory in Michigan. Company Installers. Free Estimates. Since 1975! 800-380-2379
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 An Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275. 989923-1278.
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630 CommercialSale Perfect 356 W. Nepessing St. downtown Lapeer storefront with massive city parking area: 2 1 0 0 S F (office/retail space); M/W restrooms, e m p l o y e e lounge/lunch room, rear receiving area, 2004 roof HVAC system, 200AMP service. $129,000. Call Glenn: 810-6913797
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525 Vacation Cabins for Rent in Canada Walleyes, Perch, Nor therns, Birds, Wildlife, Pristine Nature. Boats, Motors, Gas 605 Apt. for included. Call Hugh Rent at 1-800-426-2550 Blanc for free brochure. Grand www.bestfishing.com Apar tments UTILITIES INCLUDED, 1 526 Wanted bdm $520/mo, 2 bdm $610/mo. 810Junk Cars - will buy 656-4784 for up to $500, also buying scrap metal. NO RENT! Until Aug. 1st, $99 Move In 810-397-7574 w/Approved Credit, Wanted! Vintage/ Free Heat/Pool Antique Collectables, Included, Pets Old Toys, Old Sports Welcome. 810-653Cards, Old Trains & 3240 Old Misc. 810-8753333
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607 Homes for Rent 1485 Kenneth St.., Bur ton, move in ready, newly remodeled, 3 or 4 bedroom home, call 810-3589785. Davison Country, 2 Bedroom, Nice View, Fireplace, 2 Car Garage, 2 Acres, $175/WK. 810-6141061
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617 Vacation Homes SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.BuyATimeshare. com (888)879-7165
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TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON DAVISON TOWNSHIP GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN REGULAR BOARD MEETING ORDINANCE NO: 39-Z SYNOPSIS The regular meeting of the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Davison Township Board was ORDINANCE 39, AS AMENDED called to order at 7:00 pm, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONNECMonday, July 11, 2011, at the TION OF PREMISES TO THE Davison Township Municipal GENESEE COUNTY WATER SUPCenter, 1280 N. Irish Road, PLY SYSTEM NUMBER TWO, IN Davison, MI 48423. The Pledge THE TOWNSHIP OF DAVISON, of Allegiance was recited, min- GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN: utes from the previous meeting TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSIwere approved and the treasurTION, COLLECTION AND er’s report was accepted. Bills ENFORCEMENT OF FEES FOR for the month were authorized for CONNECTION THERETO OR payment. AVAILABILITY THEREOF AND FOR CHARGES FOR WATER SUPPLY A. Approval of Resolution for SERVICE THEREFROM; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS Charitable Gaming License B. Davison Community Fund RELATIVE TO SAID SYSTEM AND TO THE USE THEREOF Presented an Appreciation Plaque to the Board for cooperaThe Township Board of the tion with the Trail Arch Township of Davison Ordains: C. Approval of the Ser vice Delivery Resolution SECTION 1 D. Appointed Alternate Board of Review Member E. Appointed MERS The following sections of Ordinance No. 39, Section 7.01, as amendRepresentatives F. Approval of Ordinance #39-Z ed, of Davison Township, Genesee County, Michigan is hereby amendAmendment ed as follows: Karen M. Miller, Clerk
Take Notice NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the township of Richfield has a population of 2000 or more according to the most recent United States census and is therefore eligible to be incorporated as a charter township under the provisions of section 3a of the Charter Township Act, 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.3a). The township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township, as follows: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township; 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township; 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township.
A readiness to serve charge shall be assessed to each user within the township connected with the water supply system shall be determined as follows: RATES FOR MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY READINESS TO SERVE CHARGE Meter Size 5/8” 1” 1.5” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10/24” 12”
Monthly Rate $15.51 $38.78 $77.55 $124.08 $232.65 $387.75 $775.50 $1,240.80 $1,861.20 $3,334.65
Quarterly Rate $46.53 $116.33 $232.65 $372.24 $697.95 $1,163.25 $2,326.50 $3,722.40 $5,583.60 $10,003.95
COMMODITY FEE All users shall pay $3.20 per 100 cubic feet for all usage per month. Rates for service are applied on the date bills are rendered. Residential users will be billed quarterly. (Bills will reflect the readiness to serve charge and commodity fee multiplied by 3). The Township shall pay for all water used by it at the foregoing rates, except for fire hydrant service the charge shall be $50.00 per year for each fire hydrant. Charges for services furnished by the system to any premises shall be billed and collected quarterly.
In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a “Right to Referendum Petition”. This petition must be filed within the 60 days which must lapse between passage of a resolution of the intent to incorporate and final The first such charges for each passage of the resolution to incor- premises to be due and payable on the first day of the calendar quarter porate as a charter township. following by at least one month, the date such premises are connect to The petition shall follow, in general the system and successive form, the nominating petition form charges to be due and payable on as prescribed in the Michigan the first day of each quarter annuElection Law, and in the heading al period thereafter. Charges shall will indicate “Disagreement of be billed at least fifteen (15) days Intent to Incorporate as a Charter before their due date. Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the SECTION 2 registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all can- All other provisions of this didates for supervisor at the last Ordinance, including those provielection at which a supervisor was sions that provide penalties for the elected. violation of this Ordinance, shall remain in full force and effect. If the petition is successful, the SECTION 3 question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township elec- This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication. tion. Adopted July 11, 2011 Karen Miller, Clerk
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710 General $2,000 Monthly Possible Growing Gourmet Mushrooms For Us. Year Round Income. Markets Established. Call-Write For Free Information. Midwest Associates, Box 69, Fredericktown, OH 43019 1-740-6940565 AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 ALLIED HEALTH CAREER TRAININGAttend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV cer tified. Call 800-4819409 www.Centura Online.com Attend College Online from Home. *Medical, * B u s i n e s s , *Paralegal, *Computers, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-4880386 www.Centura Online.com
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The Lapeer County Intermediate School District is in need of an Electronics Instructor. See posting at www.lcisd.k12.mi.us Application deadline is July 22, 2011. All applications must be submitted online. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Drake either by telephone 810-6645917 or by e-mail at pdrake@lcisd.k12.mi .us
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Take Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S ESTATE FILE NO. 2011191287-DE STATE OF MICHIGAN, PROBATE COURT, COUNTY OF GENESEE Estate of AGNITA E. SMITH, DECEASED; Date of bir th: 04/30/1929 TO ALL CREDITORS: NOTICE TO CREDITORS: The decedent, AGNITA E. SMITH, who lived at 7087 LAPEER ROAD, DAVISON, MI 48423 died 08/15/2010. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to DANIEL J. SMITH, named personal representative or proposed personal representative, or to both the probate court at 900 S. SAGINAW STREET, FIFTH FLOOR, FLINT, MI and the named/proposed personal representative within 4 months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: 07/06/2011 J. DAVID KARR, P15720, Attorney, 1044 N. IRISH ROAD, SUITE A, DAVISON, MI 48423; (810)653-5585 DANIEL J. SMITH, Personal representative, 9441 GREEN ROAD, GOODRICH, MI 48438; (810)908-5926
In the event option 2 is adopted by the township board, the citizens of the township have the right to file a “Right to NOTICE Referendum Petition”. This petition must be filed within the 60 MEETING OF DAVISON days which must lapse between TOWNSHIP passage of a resolution of the BOARD OF REVIEW intent to incorporate and final Meeting to correct clerical errors passage of the resolution to and mutual mistakes of fact. incorporate as a charter township. Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Time: 10:00 a.m. The petition shall follow, in generPlace: Davison Township al form, the nominating petition Municipal Center, 1280 N. Irish form as prescribed in the Rd., Davison, MI Michigan Election Law, and in the heading will indicate Karen M. Miller “Disagreement of Intent to Davison Township Clerk Incorporate as a Char ter Township”. The petition must be signed by not less than 10% of the registered voters of the township based on the vote cast for all candidates for supervisor at the last election at which a supervisor was elected. If the petition is successful, the question of incorporation will be placed on the ballot at the next general or special township election.
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NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REFERENDUM ON BECOMING A CHARTER TOWNSHIP Official certification has been received from the Michigan Secretary of State that the township of Davison has a population of 2000 or more according to the most recent United States census and is therefore eligible to be incorporated as a charter township under section 3a of the Charter Township Act, 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.3a). The township board has the right to exercise one of three options concerning status as a charter township, as follows: 1. Adopt by majority vote a resolution opposed to incorporation as a charter township; 2. Adopt by majority vote a resolution of intent to approve incorporation as a charter township; 3. Adopt by majority vote a resolution to place before the electorate at the next regular or special township election the question of incorporation as a charter township.
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Worship Directory Trinity Lutheran Church (810) 658-3000 • 706 W. Flint St. (Davison Rd.) • Davison, MI 48423 The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
Pastor Todd Frusti Worship Schedule: Saturday 6:15 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m.-Traditional Worship 9:30 a.m.-Youth Confirmation Class Education Hour for all Ages 10:45 a.m.-Contemporary Worship www.TrinityDavison.org
CHURCH OF CHRIST Traditional, Non-Instrumental 10122 Lapeer Rd., Davison (Next to Lucky’s Steakhouse)
810-653-5700 SUNDAY WORSHIP 11am & 6pm
BIBLE CLASSES
Sun 10am • Wed 7pm
DAVISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Reverend Debbie Line, Pastor Youth Leader: Nicole Lewis SUNDAY 8:30am Traditional Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Casual Service 6pm Youth Group www.DavisonUMC.org
Child care – all services 207 E. Third St., (at Main), Davison
810-653-5272 WE WELCOME ALL
Journey exists to be a relevant/casual place for people to experience God. Where: Hahn Intermediate Gymnasium 500 S. Dayton St., Davison, MI When: Sunday 10am
ST.. JOHNN THEE EVANGELISTT CATHOLICC CHURCH 404 N. Dayton St., Davison, MI 48423 810-653-2377 Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski, Pastor Masses: Saturday – 4:30pm Sunday – 7:00am; 8:00am; 10:00am & 12 noon Daily Masses:Monday through Friday 8:00am & 10:00am Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:00 – 4:00pm Religious Education Classes: 810-653-4056 Youth Programs: 810-658-2875 St. John Bingo Hotline: 810-653-9902
If you would like to place your church or special service in our Worship Directory Please Call Teresa at 810-452-2634
Need to place a public notice? • Decedent’s Estate • Claims Notice • Order For Service • Notice of Foreclosure Sale • Invitation To Bid • Other Call for more information
810-245-9343
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INDEXService Directory Adult Care
Carpentry
Cleaning Services
Home Inspections
To list your service call 810-245-9343 Party Rentals
Party Rentals
HOME INSPECTOR Walsh McClain
Residential Inspections
Assisted living for the elderly.
Water Septic Radon Insect
Cell: 810-516-0315 Phone: 810-658-3089
Licensed • Family Atmosphere Home Cooked Meals Call Bob or Linda
Home Security
810-653-6932
Eye Check Services
Assisted Living & Elder Care
Chris’ Landscaping
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia • Short & Long Term Care • Respite Care • Day Care Available - Est. 1980
Appliance Repair
810-614-5612 ANYTIME
SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM TRIM
Kitchens • Trim • Cabinets • Built Ins 19 Yrs. Experience • Licensed & Insured
Clean Up • Brush Hogging Driveway Grating • Light Landscaping Landscaping Wall • Lawn Care
Free Carpet Installation Your Material or Mine
Cement/Concrete
Licensed & Insured
Lawn Care
Hardwood – Carpet – Laminates Vinyl – Tile – Painting
Jack Coppola 810-691-6250
HANDYMAN
Residential
Child Care Centers
Builder
KEENE CONSTRUCTION LLC • Additions • Custom Framing • Kitchen • Decks • Pole Barns • Finished Basements • Baths Carpentry • New Home Construction • Windows & Doors • Repairs, Maintence & Service Work
Phone [810] 742-7492 • Fax [810] 742-1281
5 acres of fun for nature walks Small pool for kids • Meals provided Special Needs Children Welcome M-F 6:00am-9:00pm Call Megan for details (810) 458-7288 Located in Davison
Direct Phone 810-452-2634
Carpet
810-964-9559
Irrigation, Lawn Care, Landscaping Brick Paver & Repair
810-614-4204
Carpet
Fully Insured • Free Estimates Seasonal & Senior Discounts Now is the time to plant new trees and the feeding of old trees!
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Power Washing
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Plumbing
Tracey Lieske 810-813-1608
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Home Design/Improvement
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Additions • Garages • Custom Decks, Trim & Stairs • Finish Basements • Pole Barns Remodeling • Kitchen • Baths
22 Years Licensed & Insured Experience FREE Estimates Jeff (810) 444-0341
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Ash Tree Discount • Specializing in Storm Damage Prevention • Professional Climbing Trimming & Removal • Stump Removal Tree Replacement • Landscape & Design Fertilization • Lot Clearing • Emergency Service Cosmetic Trimming - Ornamental & Shrubs Complete Cleanups Available
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Lawn Mower Repair
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Power Washing • Handyman Services
MAEDER ENTERPRISES
Bond’s Tree Work
Guy Anselmo • Master Plumber
Power Washing Decks Stained Houses Washed & More!
Home Repairs • Remodeling Driveway Sealing
DAVE KEENE
Building & Remodeling • Licensed & Insured Over 35 Years Experience
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All types of home improvements
SPECIALIZING IN ALL FLAT WORK
Certified Coating Consultations Interior/Exterior • Free Estimates Will Beat Any Estimate!
Commercial
MIKE
810-653-3017
Tree Service
Plumbing SPRING CLEANUP • LAWN CARE LANDSCAPING • BRICK PAVERS
Handyman
GARAGE FLOORS - PATIOS -SIDEWALKS - DRIVEWAYS - SLABS FOOTINGS - RETAINING WALLS - BASEMENTS - AND MORE EXPOSED AGGREGATE - STAMPED & COLORED CONCRETE TEAROUT - REPLACE - REPAIR SPECIALISTS
Glenn Sills
Painting Services
810-653-2881
Since 1980
Driveways Floors Stamped Concrete Tearouts
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Stump Removal
B. C. Light Trucking/Tractor Loader
Jack’s Carpet & Flooring
Mike 810-656-5227
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Painting
Landscaping
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Shop at Home with Brand Names
“All types of Cement Work”
Dave Wangler 810-730-0466
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Flooring
H & H Cement
Asphalt
Matt Wangler 810-241-1823
810-614-4144 OR 810-664-1190
C USTOM W OODWORKING Remodeling • Siding • Roofing • Decks Pole Barns • Garages • Bathrooms
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Banquet Tables Chairs & More
WHEN YOU CAN’T BE THERE...
Driveway Gravel Delivery & Spread
Kelly Manor
810-653-3727
214-1047 (810) 265-0295
Driveways
Party Tent Rental
Drywall • Paint • Texture • Siding Windows • Doors • Decks Basements • Remodel & Additions
BC Mobile Repair We Repair All Small Engine Equipment FREE Pick-Up & Delivery on all Lawn Equipment including Lawn Tractors
810.631.2311 Painting
Randy Siple
810-240-0220
We’ve Got You Covered! 810-653-2795 • 725 N. State Rd., Davison Across from Graff Chevrolet
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Commercial Property For Sale By Owner
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Appx. 875 square foot finished office space, plus an additional 600 square foot dry, usable basement.
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
For information contact Wes Smith 810-338-7888
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SPORTS
Bee swarm showcases nature at its best LISA PAINE 810-452-2626 • LPAINE@MIHOMEPAPER.COM LAPEER — The Lapeer County Master Gardeners pride themselves on offering not just a pretty place to visit with the Display Gardens on Suncrest, but also in educating the public. On Sunday, the group had an unexpected chance to educate, as a fairly new educational bee hive at the gardens placed by Mej’s Mystical Meadows of North Branch in May became overpopulated and the bees did what they do naturally, swarming into a nearby tree. The nearby pavilion was filled with several hundred guests partaking of the group’s annual Tea Thyme in the Garden fundraising tea when the swarm was noticed. Master Gardener and member of the Seven Ponds Beekeepers group, Jane Schade, knew what to do and called Terry Tolland, President of Seven Ponds BeeKeepers. Tolland suited up in appropriate beekeeping garb and calmly climbed several ladders and collected the swarm that will now take up residence in the vacant observation hive inside Seven Ponds. The hive’s bees had died off because of the long
Photos by Carl Kern
This swarm of bees was moved to a vacant observation hive at Seven Ponds after its last residents died becasue of the long, harsh winter.
and harsh winter. Schade explained that she knew the bees were not an immediate danger to anyone and noted that with the Suncrest Medical Facility literally steps away and with several Epi-pens available in an emergency, no one was in danger. "A combination of factors made the bees swarm," Schade said. "The hive is in such a perfect place with all the
plants, and it built up so fast since it was put in in May. About six pounds of bees were taken out carefully by Tolland." "When they swarm, they are not dangerous because they are so focused on building a new home, full of honey to sustain themselves, and they follow the queen wherever she is going," Schade added. Tolland explained the swarming process.
"The biggest thing is that it’s a natural part of their cycle and how more bees get into the world. When overcrowded in hives, bees make a new queen and half the bees leave with the queen to forge a new home. The queen can lay 2,000-3,000 eggs per day this time of year." Tolland added that he collected about 8,00010,000 bees in the swarm, a little bigger than a bas-
ketball. "Bees are the most docile at that time because they have no home or food to protect, no young to protect and they are out scouting in the cluster looking for a new home. I got lucky and was able to offer them someplace to relocate," Tolland said. As for their new home, Tolland noted that Mike Champaign, director at Seven Ponds, has an
observation hive inside the facility. "I will put this live swarm back into that observation hive," he said. "The club also has hives outside that we use as demonstration tools at our meeting. We open those up about an hour before the meetings to observe bee keeping first hand and help people get their feet wet." Most bees, Tolland noted, go back to their home hive at night with a few sentries keeping guard outside the hive. He noted that the hive at Suncrest is serving its purpose well, acting as a pollinator site, a small honey collection hive, and is making more bees in nature. It’s also likely not the first swarm to come out of that hive as he saw signs that other queens had been created and moved on with other bees. The Seven Ponds group meets the fourth Thursday of every month, from 6:309 p.m. and Tolland said the bees are on display in open hives. It’s an opendoor meeting and the public is always welcome. The Display Gardens on Suncrest are on the grounds of the Medical Care Facility on Suncrest Drive in Lapeer, between Oregon and Davis Lake roads.
Assisting Tolland on Sunday was Randy Puff, a Lapeer County Master Gardener.
President of Seven Ponds Beekeepers Terry Toland prepares this swarm for transport to their new home.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR JULY 13 Flint Olympian Games shooting events. Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, Irish Rd., Details: gbhuntsmans.com/events.
bers. Details: www.flintbowmen.com JULY 23-24 Reg. Skeet Shoot - Club Championship. OPEN. Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, Irish Rd., Details: gbhuntsmans.com/events.
JULY 16 Registered Sporting Clays Shoot. Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, Irish Rd., Details: gbhuntsmans.com/events.
JULY 24 Cowboy Wild Bunch Match. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club, 1213 N. Lake George Rd. Details: www.lapeersportsmens.org
JULY 16 Handgun Steel Fun Shoot. Shooting starts at 9:30 a.m. Please sign in by 2:30 p.m. Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club, 1213 N. Lake George Rd. Details: www.lapeersportsmens.org
JULY 28 Steak and Clays. Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, Irish Rd., Details: gbhuntsmans.com/events.
JULY 16 Cowboy fun shoot and Silhoutte. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club, 1213 N. Lake George Rd. Details: www.lapeersportsmens.org JULY 17 Annual Flint Olympics American Round. Flint Bowmen. 10 a.m.4 p.m., kids and adults welcome. Details: www.flintbowmen.com JULY 23-24 3-D Shoot. Flint Bowmen. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Open to the public. 50 percent of proceeds benefit the Catch A Dream Foundation. $5 members, $8 non-members. $1 discount for MUCC or Michigan Bowhunter mem-
ONGOING Hunter Education 2011. Class sign up is the first Monday of every Month at 6 p.m. (no early signups). First class starts on sign up day at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Limited class size is 50. Donation of $7 requested. Class dates June No Classes; July 5, 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22; Sept. 6, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 21. Details: Lapeer County Sportsmen’s Club 810-724-6579. 72-hour fishing license. Available for residents and non-residents for $21, $9 for senior residents. Valid for all species. Details: www.michigan.gov/fishing To have your item considered for inclusion in the Outdoor Calendar, e-mail Sports Editor Lisa Paine at lpaine@mihomepaper.com
Tolland climbed a series of extension ladders to access the swarm.
Pizza Eating Contest
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Chip Watt - Sales Mgr
Wendy Dean - Business Mgr
Matt Ferguson - Wholesale Lot Mgr
Macon Lennox - Business Mgr
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Don Farmer - Sales
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Paul James - Commercial Vehicles
Rich Thomas - Sales
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Ron Shamel - Sales
Scott Bailey - Sales
Tim Burnett - Sales
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It is with great pride that the Davison Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Davison’s 2011 Festival of Flags. Our Members and Volunteers have worked hard to create fun and interactive events for everyone in the community to enjoy. The Festival begins with the annual parade on Main Street and from there activities will continue non-stop for 5 consecutive days. Events consist of an Ice Cream Social, Fireworks, Pet Show, Carnival Rides, Car Show, Family Concert, Entertainment Tent with Live Music, Strong Man Contest, Art in the Park and much more.
230 N. Main St., Davison
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Many events have been relocated this year. Please visit our website at: www.DavisonChamberofCommerce.com for information on these new events, times and their locations.
Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult - $799 Kids 10 & Under - $399 Kids 5 & Under - FREE (with adult purchase)
Thank you, Linda Tenny, President Davison Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Kick Off the Festival of Flags with the
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Davison loves their parades! One of the Davison Chamber of Commerce highlights of the year is the Festival of Flags Parade. People young and old come to downtown Davison every year to enjoy the Festival of Flags Parade. Spectators will start lining the streets an hour or more before the Parade begins in hopes to get that front row seat. The Festival of Flags
Parade has established quite a reputation as the Chamber promotes the Parade as being one of the largest Parades in Genesee County. The Davison Chamber of Commerce will be passing out over 3,000 American Flags (made in the USA) to the viewers as the Parade precedes south on Main Street and east on to Clark St.
The Davison Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to wear their Red, White & Blue, bring their Flags to show their Davison Spirit and Patriotism to their Country. Spectators should bring lawn/bag chairs to make themselves comfortable to relax and enjoy all the exciting attractions that will be parading down Main Street this
year to entertain the crowds. The Festival of Flags Parade will kick off Wednesday, July 20th promptly at 6:00PM. Be ready to get on your feet to honor our Military Heroes as they lead the Parade carrying a our Nation’s Flags and many then the many others that will follow.
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Kid’s Club: Sat., July 16th • 10:00am 7360 E. Court St., Davison (I-69 & Irish Rd.)
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2011 Davison Festival of Flags: Pet Showoff Showdown Sponsored by Childs Veterinary Clinic Davison Festival of Flags will be kicking off this year with the 3rd Annual Pet Showoff Showdown sponsored by Childs Veterinary Clinic and volunteers from U.S.A. Therapy Dogs. The event will be held downtown before
the parade Wednesday, July 20 at 4:30 p.m. on the corner of Second and Main (by the Secretary of State office). Registration is $5 and begins at 4 p.m. You can also preregister by going online to www.childsvetclinic.com or www.davisonchamberofcommerce.com and download the application. Mail the application and the registration fee to Childs Veterinary Clinic, 3058 North State Road Suite B, Davison, MI 48423. This year the categories will include most original pet, most patriotic, red, white & blue, summer-time fun, cutest, most unique, overall best and our new category Theme Team where the pet and owner dress up to make a theme costume (example: Batman and Robin). Winners of each category will win a trophy, and each participant will receive a ribbon. All pets must be on a leash or be contained to qualify for the event. Bring your cameras and smiles to take pictures with our special guest Clifford the Big Red Dog. After the contest join the fun and walk with your pet and Childs Veterinary Clinic in the parade. If you have any additional questions call Childs Veterinary Clinic at 810-412-4700.
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Michigan Rehabilitation Specialists Brings Strongman Competition to Davison In case you missed it last year, Davison Festival of Flags has a new and exciting event returning for the second straight year. You’ve seen it on ESPN; men pulling trucks, flipping enormous tires, loading heavy stones … well on Saturday, July 23, 2011, beginning at noon you will have an opportunity to see it up close and personal right here in Downtown Davison on Main Street. North American Strongman (nastrongman.com), the premier governing body for amateur strongman has sanctioned this incredible event. There will be several different classes of events including teens and Masters (40+); numerous weight categories for the men (LW under 200lbs, LW 201-231, HW 231.5-265, 265+); and a new Novice division for those who want to give strongman a try for the first time. The top 2 athletes from each division qualify for the NAS National Championships on November 4-5, held this year in Tunica, Mo. All events will be head-to-head to add excitement and drive to the competition. Currently there are five events slated for the competition. The circus dumbbell medley will test the athlete’s shoulder power. Competitors will race against one another to repeatedly lift circus dumbbells that continually increase in both size and weight. The next event is a carpull by which competitors will race against each other and the clock pulling a car, truck, or tractor depending on their weight class. Now that the athletes are thoroughly warmed up, they’ll have to lift the rear end of an automobile in the car squat competition. They’ll have 60 seconds to lift the apparatus as many times as possible. The next event is the yoke/barrel medley. A MAMMOTH yoke of over 750 pounds is carried up the street and
then the competitor brings back a sloshing 55 gallon plastic drum of water, all while racing against a fellow competitor and the clock. The final event, and a favorite of many, is the Strongman Signature Atlas Stones. Five round boulders weighing from 250-350 pounds will be lifted and placed on a platform. Each boulder weight increases as the event
goes on. Who will answer this challenge? For more information or to enter, log onto www.mistrongman.com and click on “Upcoming Events.” All events are a must see and promise to bring excitement to the whole family. Admission is free and donations will be accepted with proceeds going to Outreach East, a local charity.
There will be bleacher seating as well as a concession stand will be available. We encourage all to bring lawn chairs a well. Please remember to come out and support the strong men and women competing as well as support all events during the Festival of Flags. It promises to be a wonderful family event.
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Ready. Set. Eat. Repeat The second annual pizza eating contest is moving to Downtown Davison courtesy of the Pizza Company. The contest will begin at 3 p.m. underneath a tent at Second Street between the ally and Main Street on Saturday July 23rd. Registration is limited to the first fifty contestants to register. Registration is available at the Pizza Company located at 8435 Davison Rd. Cost is $5 and all proceeds will benefit the Genesee County Humane Society. There will be a $150 first place prize, a $50 second place prize and a $25 third place prize. Each contestant will be given two large pizzas. The first person to finish or the person who eats the most within twenty minutes will determine the top three posi-
tions. “We have very exact scales that can help us if there is a close race” noted owner Luke Bailey. All participants will be allowed to take home their remaining pizza as a momento or a late night snack. Bailey is excited about moving the event downtown which joins the kid’s bike parade and the strongman competition in Downtown Davison. “I think the exposure downtown will be great for the contestants and the crowd,” said Bailey. The tent, tables and chairs are being provided by chamber members Got You Covered. Co-sponsoring the event is Tom Crane from Edward Jones For further information please contact Mike at 810-452-2649.
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