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Flint Street project gets a green light

In this issue Business The 16th Annual Taste of Davison served up “excellent” samplings of local fare.

See story on page 10.

BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

Arts & Lifestyles DAVISON — The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for the repaving of East Flint Street to a Flint-area asphalt company.

The Davison City Council heard from Leanne Panduren of Rowe Engineering in Flint at its Oct. 10 meeting. She said MDOT awarded the low bid to Ace Asphalt at approximately $405,000.

Panduren said the state will hold a pre-construc-

Flint Youth Theatre’s latest production Turning Points seeks answers to Rites of Passage. See story on page 20.

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Sports Davison girls’ golf team surprises everyone with regional win. State tournament beckons this weekend. For more Sports, see page 23.

More inside The VIEW from here ........12 Obituaries ......................20 Crosswords/Sudoku ......21 INDEX Calendar ..............22 SportsView ....................26 Fat Guy’s Corner ............26 Classifieds ......................1

Pumpkin Fest 2011 The Davison Pumpkin Festival returned last week for its 22nd year. Above: This angel took part in the Pumpkin Festival parade held Oct. 7 on Main Street in Davison. Right: Lily Ratliff, 7, of Davison paints her pumpkin during the 2011 Pumpkin Festival. For more from this year’s festival, see page 17.

Photos by Gary Gould

Consumers Energy to give city 30 trees

BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

DAVISON — Consumers Energy is in the habit of cutting down trees, but now through a grant received by the city the utility provider is paying for 30 trees for the city to do with as it sees fit.

City Clerk Andrea Schroeder told the City Council Oct. 10 the city had been awarded a grant

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In brief Hayrides return to park RICHFIELD TWP. — Hayrides In The Park will be held again this year at Richfield Park on Oct. 15 from 1-5 p.m. rain or shine. This event is sponsored by Richfield Township Parks and Recreation and The 4-H Country Clovers Club.

Come out and enjoy a fun Hayride through Richfield Park. Ride as long as you want for one low price. Adults $4; kids 14 and under are $3; 3 and under are free.

The ride includes: goodie bags for the kids, free doughnuts and hot cocoa, a petting zoo, bonfire and playscape. Costumes are welcome.

Hot dogs, pop and chips are available.

Pumpkins and straw bales for sale at the event.

Details: Visit www.RichfieldTwp.org. — G.G.

Photo by Gary Gould

A volunteer uses his tractor to rototiller the Davison community garden taking shape on West Rising Street west of M-15.

Trick or Treating hours DAVISON — The police departments of the City of Davison, Davison Township and Richfield Township have decided Halloween trick or treating will take place on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. in those communities. — G.G.

Mobile food pantry to visit area church GENESEE TWP. — The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan will deliver food to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 6434 Richfield Rd., on Oct. 22 at 8 a.m. Distribution will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Details: Call 810-736-6111. — G.G.

Class reunion to be held DAVISON — The Davison High School Class of 1953 and 1954 will hold a class reunion Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at Wallis East, 1341 S. Center Rd., Burton. Costs are covered by the class treasury. Call 810-653-9330 or 810624-3505 to RSVP for the event. — G.G.

VFW to hold Texas Hold ‘em Tournament DAVISON TWP. — The Davison VFW Post 4087 on Lapeer Road will hold a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament on Oct. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. Game starts at 7 p.m.

As usual it is still a bargain price of $30 for $3,000 in chips that includes food and drink. A pre-game add on $5 for $500 in chips You can re-buy into the game if taken out before the first break $10 for $1,500 in chips.

You can also purchase a add on during the first break. $10 for $1,500 in chips. — G.G.

Pizza Pizza Laugha Laugha DAVISON TWP. — Attention all kids in grades 6-12. Pizza Pizza Laugha Laugha is coming again to Davison Missionary Church (corner of Davison and Gale Roads, Davison) on Oct. 19 from 5:45-8 p.m. Kids, bring your friends!

This is the fourth time that Bob Smiley, one of the funniest Christian comedians today, will be performing at Davison Missionary Church.

Youth can also enjoy some very funny videos, and an illusionist. Door prizes will be given away including gift certificates for restaurants.

There will also be all-you-can-eat pizza, soft drinks and cookies (with no nuts of any kind) served. Total cost for Pizza Pizza Laugha Laugha is $6 in advance and $8 after Oct. 17th or at the door. Credit cards cannot be accepted.

Details: Call 810-653-2484 or visit www.davisonmissionary.org. — G.G. Thursday, October 13, 2011

Community garden work gets under way

BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

DAVISON — The soil is turned and planning is under way at the site of what organizers hope will be the city’s first community garden.

Resident Jim Theolet has been volunteering his time and efforts toward making the community garden happen on vacant property at West Rising Street and South Genesee Street, just west of M-15, owned by the city’s Local Development Finance Authority.

Theolet, however, is not alone in his

efforts.

Greg Ranney of Davison Township has also been lending his expertise in community gardens to the project. He said the land has been divided into two gardening sites — one for the community and a second for students.

“We’d like to have a youth garden here using high school youth in a pilot program with Streeter Farms,” he said. “That way we can get more kids working and off the street.”

Currently, the site has sectioned off a 100-

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Council preparing to give Hart annual evaluation

BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

DAVISON — The city’s Personnel Committee is expected to meet sometime between now and Oct. 24 to discuss the upcoming evaluation of City Manager Michael Hart.

The committee, which consists of Mayor Tim Bishop, Mayor Pro Tem

David Martin and Councilwoman Joan Snyder, will establish a format for the evaluation.

Hart was hired in late October last year, during a tumultuous period when the City Council was going through a recall election.

The recall effort was already started when the council decided to fire then-City Manager Dale Martin and started the The Davison INDEX

process of finding and hiring a replacement.

Hart was hired literally days before the recall election, which removed three of the four council members targeted by the effort.

Bishop said the Personnel Committee will decide how the evaluation will be done.

“We’ll have to decide on a form and how to conduct an evaluation,” he told the council, Oct. 10.

Child care center to collect for troops DAVISON TWP. — The Rainbow Child Care Center, 9203 Lapeer Rd., will be collecting items to send over to U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan, Oct. 17-Nov. 11.

The center will be supporting Battallion 125, which is currently stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, and will be shipping off in January.

Robin Brock, program director at the child care center, said while the staff and children are always looking for ways to help the community and those within, this event hits close to home.

Ethan Smith, a child who attended Rainbow up until this summer when he moved to Grand Blanc, is the child behind this drive. He started a new school and had his father ship off all in the same week.

“Ethan comes back to visit us often because he misses his Rainbow friends,” said Brock. “ We are hoping by getting high participation in this event, we can make Ethan feel like we are all here to support what he is going through.”

The end of the collection time is Nov. 11 at 9 a.m.

Items being collected are, but not limited to: baby wipes, beef jerky, cookies, crackers, black sunglasses (dollar store), hard candy, bug spray (non-aerosol), gum, Pringles, Doritos, pretzels, Chap Stick, cereal (small boxes), cough drops, canned fruit, dental floss, instant coffee, hot cocoa, tea bags, disposable razors, cream, sugar, saline nose spray, individually wrapped snacks, shampoo, conditioner (sample size), shaving cream, socks (black, green or brown), sunscreen, toilet paper, Ziploc bags (any size), games (handheld, cards), pens, paper, envelopes, energy bars, cereal bars, granola bars, fast food packets (ketchup, hot sauce, salt, pepper, etc.) Excedrin, Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, eye drops, instant oatmeal, hand sanitizer, microwave popcorn, trail mix, Q Tips, Kleenex (travel size) DVDs (new or used) CDs (new or used) Tums, sunflower seeds, foot powder, bandanas and pre-paid phone cards Delivery of the goods will be handled by Operation Care Package Michigan, a 501(c)3 tax exempt, non profit organization. One hundred percent of proceeds go toward the cause.

Details: Call 810-653-1206. — G.G. 3

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Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive coming to your neighborhood GENESEE COUNTY — Don’t miss your opportunity to pay tribute to the legacy of Fred Rogers and to be a good neighbor!

The Genesee District Library and CMU Public Television invite you to participate in the 5th Annual "Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive" by donating new or gently worn sweaters to help keep a neighbor warm this winter. Donations of children’s sweaters are especially appreciated.

The annual Sweater Drive Kick-Off Event is scheduled for Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd. WCMU and the Genesee District Library

will host an afternoon of live music from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and hands-on activities designed to entertain and inform kids of all ages. The music, performed by Molly McFadden and the Bistro Trio of Midland, is classic Mister Rogers and easily recognizable to kids today — for the rest of us, the music brings back fond childhood memories of the trolley to the Land of Make Believe and Mr. McFeely making his Speedy Deliveries.

“Mister Rogers has long been a hero to many of us who grew up watching Public Television,” said Linda Dielman, CMU Public Television Program and Community Outreach manager.

Donations will be accepted at all Genesee District Library locations beginning Oct. 17 and concluding on Dec. 10.

Fred Rogers, longtime host and producer of “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,” once said, “All of us, at some time or another, need help.

Whether we’re giving or receiving a sweater, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connect us as neighbors — in our own way; everyone is a giver and a receiver.”

The Genesee District Library operates 19 locations throughout Genesee County with the exception of the City of Flint. Over 1 million

visits are made annually to the GDL for its large traditional and online services, as well as programming. The system is funded by a .7481 county-wide millage (excluding City of Flint).

An additional 0.25 mills was approved on May 3, 2011. The remaining revenue comes from other sources, such as fees and fines, state aid, penal fines, sponsorships, grants and gifts.

A service of Central Michigan University, CMU Public Broadcasting informs and entertains its audience throughout Central and Northern Michigan with programming and services that reflect and respect the cultures of our state and world. — G.G.

21st Annual Craft Show coming to DHS DAVISON TWP. — The 21st Annual Davison High School Arts and Crafts Show will be held Oct. 15-16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Davison Wrestling Boosters sponsor this highly attended show. Some 100-plus booths will be in attendance, selling wrought iron, florals, jewelry, primitives and many one-of-a-kind items.

Admission is $2 for ages 14 and older.

For exhibitor space and general show information, call organizer Joe Smetanka at 810658-8080 from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. or 810-6580550, after 6 p.m. — G.G.

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NEWS GARDEN from page 3 foot-by 50-foot parcel for use as the primary garden, and then a smaller garden has been prepared toward the western side of the property for the youth garden. A volunteer used his tractor last week to turn the soil and rototiller it in preparation for next spring.

Renney said there will be walkways made of woodchips, which will be created when some trees at the site are cut down, and there will A local volunteer used his tractor to turn the soil and rototiller be picnic tables and runthe community garden site last week. ning water on the site. mote working together and providing fresh Theolet is currently signing up residents produce to help sustain local families. Extra who want to use the community garden to produce will be donated, possibly to local see just how popular the idea might be. senior citizens, so nothing goes to waste, he Residents using the space will have rules to live by however, specifically about the upkeep said.

A clipboard located in the main entrance of the site. Weeding, watering and other care with a sign-up sheet is available at Davison for the garden will be the responsibility of City Hall, 200 E. Flint St. everyone who uses it and the services of two Theolet asks anyone interested to leave local master gardeners will also be available. their information on that clipboard and he’ll Theolet said the garden will be entirely organic, with no pesticides in use. It will pro- get in contact with them.

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NEWS PROJECT from page 1 tion meeting some time in a few weeks and work on the resurfacing project, which was delayed from this summer, should take place starting in April of 2012.

“The bids came in where we wanted them, below estimates,” she said. “(Ace) has done the last two paving projects in the city. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.”

The city negotiated all summer with the owners of the Kroger plaza at M-15 and E. Flint Street to try and include safety features into the roadway on the south side of the plaza including a crosswalk from Main Street across the East Flint Street to the plaza and a proposed redesign of the plaza’s south entrance/exit.

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TREES from page 1 for $3,000 from Consumers Energy for the planting of 30 trees.

She said the city gets to pick the types of trees and the locations they are placed, all to be completed by Nov. 15.

“Consumers Energy works to deliver safe, reliable electric service to its 1.8 million customers in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula,” said J. James Kielbaso, president of the Michigan Forestry and Park Association, in a letter to the council. “Planting the right trees in the right places helps achieve those goals and provides for a healthier community environment.”

Schroeder said the city has a list of property owners who have lost trees due to storms, interference with utilities and the Emerald Ash Borer infestation.

From that list she said the Davison Department of Public Works will attempt to disburse the trees throughout the community in the days ahead.

“We have quite a list of residents who

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sary after a number of accidents at the intersection of East Flint Street and Main Street, one of which resulted in the death of a 79-year-old Davison woman in January after she was struck by a vehicle pulling out of the plaza while she was crossing the street.

While the city did not ultimately win all the safety features it had wanted, it did get the go-ahead for a light and signed crosswalk at the site and some improvements to the entrance drive.

The city is still hoping the state may also find the need for left-hand turn signals at M-15 and East Flint Street. A study done earlier this year showed no need for the signal, but the recent reopening of the gas station at that intersection is expected to increase traffic and has guaranteed the city another study, possibly next year.

“We have quite a list of residents who have had trees fall or taken down. That’s where we’ll start.”

— Andrea Schroeder City Clerk have had trees fall or taken down,” she said.

“That’s where we’ll start.”

Consumers is working with the Michigan Forestry and Park Association to disburse the grant money.

The MFPA is a charitable organization founded in 1926 to promote education and training in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry; to provide funding for research on tree related issues; and to provide scholarships to students studying fields of arboriculture and urban forestry.

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Photo by Gary Gould

HERO REMEMBERED — Members of the community gathered at Davison City Hall Oct. 9 to remember Davison-native Staff Sgt. Nicholas Sprovtsoff of the U.S. Marine Corps who died in combat in Afghanistan on Sept. 28. A candlelight vigil was held for the 2001 Davison High School graduate while he was fondly remembered by friends and family in attendance.

Sprovtsoff was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He leaves behind a wife and child who live in California.

Governor orders flags to half-mast for Sprovtsoff Davison Marine to be remembered Oct. 14 LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Nicholas A. Sprovtsoff on Oct. 14. Flags should be returned to fullstaff on Oct. 15.

“Michigan has lost a great marine who devoted his life to protecting our freedoms,” Snyder said. “While words are only a small gesture of support, our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sergeant Sprovtsoff ’s family and friends.”

Sprovtsoff, 28, of Davison died while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan on Sept. 28.

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Marine Special Operations Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He was a 10-year veteran of the Marines and served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

A memorial will take place at 2 p.m., Oct. 16, at the VFW Post 4087 in Davison Township.

When flown at half-staff or half-mast, the U. S. flag should be hoisted first to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff or half-mast position.

The flag should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day.

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Davison schools see increase in students DAVISON — Davison Community Schools had a 41 student increase this year, compared to last fall, and 93 students from February.

The Wednesday headcount was taken Oct. 5 and showed Davison Schools at 5,553 students. This compares to 5,512 during the Fall 2010 headcount and 5,460 in February this year.

The district saw increases at the K-4 level and at the Middle School. There was a slight decrease at Davison Alternative Education and enrollment stayed steady at Hahn and DHS, said officials.

Superintendent Eric Lieske said officials

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"I'd like to be optimistic and think this is a sign of the economy turning around, but other economic indicators are not telling the same story at this point,” he said. “As someone who grew up in Davison, attended the schools and is now working in the school system, I can see firsthand why families want to come to Davison. We have outstanding employees that focus on kids first."

The results of the headcount will be shared witht he Board of Education at its next meeting. — Gary Gould

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NEWS Knights of Columbus to hold wild game dinner DAVISON — The Davison Knights of Columbus 4090 will hold a wild game charity dinner on Feb. 4.

The dinner will be catered by “Dixie” Dave Minar to benefit the American Wheelchair Mission and Camp Quality of Michigan. The KOC is seeking sponsors and donations of products and services for auction and raffle to raise funds for these causes.

For more about the American Wheelchair Mission go to www.amwheelchair.org and Quality Camp, a local summer camp held at Camp Copneconic in Fenton, is at www.cam-

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pqualityusa.org.

Tickets are $50 and a table of eight is $300. There are two sponsor levels – silver and gold. Silver sponsorships cost $750 and includes a table of eight, $200 in raffle tickets, a half-page ad in the program book, recognition at the event, free beverages and will be called to go to the buffet first.

Vendor slots are available for a minimum donation of $250 of merchandise for the auction/raffle.

Details: Call 810-614-9421 or 989-2951017. — G.G.

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In brief Free child seat inspection at Jim Waldron Buick-GMC DAVISON TWP. — The Jim Waldron Collision Center, 1146 S. State Rd., along with the Greater Flint SAFE KIDS Coalition, will offer a Free Child Safety Seat Inspection, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. First come, first served. Child must be in attendance for inspection. The inspection will take place at the Jim Waldron Collision Center.

Details: Call 810-653-1000 or 1-800-WALDRON. — G.G.

Hurley, STAT EMS partner for 2nd Annual CPR Training

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CLIO — Hurley Medical Center is partnering with STAT EMS for the 2nd Annual FREE CPR Training event on Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. -2 p.m., hosted by Clio Fire Department, 3291 West Vienna Rd. Come and learn to save a life. You are eligible to reserve a spot on a first come first served basis by calling 810-238-7672 ext. 215, to take part in this 45 minute free CPR educational training. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates 250,000 people nationwide die from cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year, and that only 5 percent of such victims survive. The FREE CPR training will take place from noon-2 p.m. — G.G.

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Vice president at Security Credit Union marks 45 years

Gas prices on the rise GENESEE COUNTY — Average retail gasoline prices in Michigan rose 17 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.35 a gallon. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.42 a gallon, according to gasoline price website www.MichiganGasPrices.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Michigan during the past week, prices yesterday were 44 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 24 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 24 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 61.8 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. — G.G.

United Way holds Corvette giveaway GENESEE COUNTY — Win a 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe in a raffle drawing for United Way of Genesee County. An anonymous donor has provided a Crystal Red Metallic/Cashmere Corvette demo car with approximately 3,800 miles on it. It has a leather interior, 6.2 liter 430 HP engine, automatic transmission, 2 L T package, forged chrome aluminum wheels. The donor will pay the sales tax. The winner need not be present to win but will be responsible for all other applicable fees and taxes pursuant to State of Michigan law.

For a complete list of rules visit www.unitedwaygenesee.org.

The cost of a ticket is $50 and only 1,500 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn Nov. 1. Proceeds benefit United Way of Genesee County. Tickets: Call 810-762-5827 or 810-232-8121 — G.G.

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Guests at A Taste of Davison stop by the table for Italia Gardens to sample some of its offerings for the event.

BY GARY GOULD 810-452-2650 • ggould@mihomepaper.com

DAVISON TWP. — As Dan Bullock made his way along the line of vendors set up at the 16th Annual Taste of Davison, he stopped at each to take a sampling of their food.

“This is excellent,” said Bullock of Davison. “I’ve come here for several years. It’s a real nice set up here. Real good food.”

Hosted by the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s event was held at the Davison Country Club, 9512 E. Lippincott Blvd., on Oct. 6.

The event moved from the Stonegate Banquet Center to the Country Club last year and LaDawn Hastings, director of the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce, said people seem pleased with the new venue.

More than 20 area restaurants, stores Alex Fleece, a chef with the Davison Country Club, and catering businesses took part in the prepares grilled Balsamic shrimp over garlic mashed potatoes.

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GENESEE COUNTY — Nancy Boyer, vice president and office manager at Security Credit Union’s Flint Township location, celebrated 45 years of service on Oct. 10.

“We are so grateful for Nancy’s hard work and dedication to Security Credit Union these many years,” said Security Credit Union President Terry Pierce. “She has been a great asset to our organization, our members, and to the community. We look forward to her continued service.”

Boyer joined Security Credit Union in 1966 as a receptionist. Since then, she has held several positions at the credit union. In her current role, Boyer is responsible for developing new business and supervising staff at the Flint Township office, located at 2404 South Linden Road.

Boyer is a resident of Flushing.

Headquartered in Flint, Security Credit Union was founded in 1949. SCU is a full service financial institution with 11 convenient locations open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school or volunteers in Lapeer, Genesee, Livingston, Saginaw and Shiawassee counties. It has more than 58,000 members.

Details: Visit www.securitycu.org, or call 810-235-2322 or toll-free at 800-373-2333.

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BUSINESS TASTE from page 10 event with a wide sampling of foods available, including appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Big Boy Restaurant served up a pulled pork sandwich, while Whitey’s sampled its famous fish and Italia Gardens offered a new nachos and dip appetizer. There were also dessert offerings from many of the vendors, including cherry pie from Davison Home Bakery.

While the guests enjoyed a rich sampling

Hurley hosts free joint replacement seminars FLINT — Think you have to live with joint pain? Think again. Hurley Medical Center is proud to present educational Joint Replacement Seminars in Flint in October and November, from 6-7:30 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.

Come and attend these special, no-obligation seminars and learn about surgical and non-surgical treatment options available through the Center for Joint Replacement at Hurley Medical Center.

Dates are as follow: • Oct. 27 — Walli’s Restaurant, 1341 S. Center Rd., Burton

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of food from Davison eateries, the vendors themselves were able to market their dishes to the public.

“This is a lot of good exposure,” said Paul Brunhuber, owner of the Davison Big Boy. “There’s a lot of local people here ... it’s good for the community.”

LaDawn Hastings, director of the Davison Area Chamber of Commerce, said there were contests and vendors were encouraged to decorate their table. The event was considered the kick-off for the Davison Pumpkin Festival.

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Kidney cancer support group FLINT — The Kidney Cancer Educational Support Group will meet Nov. 8 at 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute 302 Kensington Ave. Flint. The speaker is cancer survivor Jim Yosick of Ohio, who collaborated with his son, Jeff, to write a book titled “Fear Not For I Am With You.” Details: Call 810-232-8233 or 810762-8226. — G.G

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Letters to the editor Drivers urged to use headlights I loved the editorial in the Sept. 29 Davison Index from Denise Fabian about turn signals. I would like to add the use of headlights to her story. Please drivers, use your headlights when its raining, foggy or at dusk and dawn. We can’t always see you.

Also, please check your vehicle to see if your taillights work when your headlights come on automatically. Taillights are important too.

That’s where you’ll get hit if we can’t see you in the rain. Let’s all be safe.

Personally I drive with my headlights and taillights on all the time. No accidents for me.

Maybe our insurance rates will go down if we

On Aug. 12, 2011 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, CA., Joshua J. G r a n g e r graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp.

Followed by a Sept. 20, 2011 graduation from his School of Infantry/Marine Combat Training at Camp Pendlton, CA. Private Granger is currently training for his Military Occupational Specialty, Combat Engineer, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Congratulations Joshua, on earning the title of United States Marines.

Joshua is the son of Martin and Laura Granger of Davison, and a 2010 graduate of Davison High School.

drive safely. — Connie Vanderkarr, Davison

FOG thanks you!

On Sept. 16, the band FOG and Davison’s VFW, hosted the last entertainment tent of the season. The goal was to raise money for our post.

Although the night air was quite cold, many of you showed up and stayed in support. On behalf of Don Brock, Roni Collins, Rick Bearup and myself, John Hansen, the band FOG (Four Old Guys) says thank you! — John Hansen, Davison

Love, Susan, Stephanie, Alyssa, Alec, Scott & Josh

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Occupy Wall Street protests could just be the start They have a legitimate argument. The ’ve never been one to put much credence into the whole civil disobedi- rich in this country keep getting richer and their purse strings control the politience thing. I remember grumbling cians. At some point these protests were at striking teachers when I was in college bound to happen, it was only a matter of because I still had to attend classes with time. clueless subs while they were out on the On Sept. 17, the group began a loosely picket line. There was also the time stuorganized protest in New York’s dents in my high school staged a sitfinancial district, encamping in in to protest asbestos in our school Zuccotti Park, a privately owned and I refused to take part because park open to the public, in I didn’t want to get suspended.

Lower Manhattan.

But as time has gone on and the The idea, according to some climate here in the United States organizers, was to camp out for has begun to change, I can’t say I weeks or even months to replifeel that way any more. The cate the kind, if not the political, social and ecoscale, of protests that nomic shortcomings had erupted earlier of this country are in 2011 in places as going to be its Gary Gould — Managing Editor varied as Egypt, undoing, unless Spain and Israel. people stand up and So far their message seems to be getmake their voice heard. ting out there, protests have grown to Many voices are starting to be heard as places like Los Angeles and Boston. So of lately. It started with protests in New far they seem to be peaceful and civil, York City called Occupy Wall Street and though some people are being arrested. the message is spreading across the But the message is being heard and peonation. People have become increasingly ple are beginning to listen. vocal about the perceived disparities For anyone who doesn’t like the between the rich and poor in this counprotests, or who thinks the protesters are try and the group heading Occupy Wall out of line, keep in mind this country Street is hoping a grassroots movement was founded on civil disobedience. The may have some effect on the social British imposed a tax on tea. People fed inequality they see as part of the 99 perup with taxes decided to stage a little cent of Americans who are not among protest of their own called The Boston the 1 percent of the most wealthy in Tea Party, and before you knew it we America. were fighting the British so we could rule The argument is a tough one to tread ourselves. around. One could argue the 1 percent Hopefully someone in politics, or earned their wealth, but the reality is the among the 1 percent, takes heed what 99 percent are the ones suffering in this the Wall Street protesters are saying. It country. They are losing their homes. would be nice if we could solve our probThey have to choose between paying their mortgages or feeding their families. lems here in this country without having to go through what our forefathers did to They are going months and years withestablish this nation. out jobs because no one will hire them.

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In brief County Cancer Connection sponsors cancer screenings GENESEE COUNTY — The Genesee County Cancer Connection once again will provide free breast cancer screenings during October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Screenings are provided on a walk-in basis only. No appointments are necessary or accepted.

The date of the screening is Oct. 25, from 67 p.m., at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, 302 Kensington Ave., Flint The Genesee County Cancer Connection is comprised of: Genesys, Hurley, McLaren and other local community organizations who work together to conduct cancer screenings, research and educational programs to help fight cancer.

Details: Call 810-766-8898. — G.G.

Community Partners to host Homeless Lunch FLINT — United Way of Genesee County along with community partners are hosting the 12th annual Homeless Lunch and Learn, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the North End Soup Kitchen, Eastside Mission, Holy Angels Soup Kitchen, South Flint Soup Kitchen and Carriage Town Ministries. This free event provides an opportunity for the citizens in attendance to share with local service providers what issues they face, what their needs are and how services could be improved.

This year’s event offers a hot meal, grocery giveaway, flu shots, health screenings, gift bags filled with personal care items, and access to agencies and other various services that may be beneficial to citizens who are homeless or facing a housing crisis.

This event is a free informational fair connecting homeless or near homeless citizens to mainstream resources and agencies who can help them. Representatives will be available from more than 20 different local non-profit, governmental and private community agencies.

It will be held at: the North End Soup Kitchen, 735 East Stewart Ave.; Carriage Town Ministries is located at 605 Garland St.; Eastside Ministries, 1829 Delaware Ave.; Holy Angels Soup Kitchen, 517 East Fifth Ave.; and the South Flint Soup Kitchen, 3410 Fenton Rd., all in Flint.

The event is from 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. with lunch served from 11:30-12:30 p.m. — G.G.

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Kids took part in games, like this basketball hoop shot inflatable.

Pastor Josh Wood of Crossroads Church has his face painted during Pumpkin Festival.

Back from the Flint Zombie Walk, Krysta Simonye and Christopher Wood dropped in.

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Pumpkin Festival DAVISON — Organizers of the 2011 Davison Pumpkin Festival said they were pleased at the turnout for last weekend’s event, which drew record crowds downtown.

Organizer James Cowan said final numbers hadn’t been tallied yet by mid-week, but he said he expects not only a record number of people, but a strong financial showing for what is one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Davison Downtown Development Authority.

Here is a look at the winners of events from the Pumpkin Festival: Biggest Pumpkin: • Mike Suszycki at 400 pounds. It was so big organizers said he had to leave it in his truck.

Best Carved: • Pre-K-1st Grade — Carter Muszynski

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Scrapbooking and Card Making Crop fundraiser DAVISON TWP. — There will be a Scrapbooking and Card Making Crop fundraiser for the Pink Warrior's Relay for Life team on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at St. Dunstan’s Church, 1523 N. Oak Rd. The cost is $30 (payment in full to reserve space) and space is limited.

The day will begin with a Continental Breakfast plus lunch and dinner later in the day. Representatives from Creative Memories, Close to My Heart and Stampin' Up will be on hand to provide lots of help and ideas.

To purchase products in advance call 810635-2148 or 810-287-7801.

Details: Call 810-412-4511. — G.G.

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Miss Davison Riley Carpenter, at the back, waves at the crowd during the Pumpkin Festival Parade. She is joined by her court Jenna Marden, left, and Lauren Crane.

Volunteers pick from the pile of pumpkins at the Pumpkin Painting tent at the festival.

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“WHO DUN IT?” Musical Mystery Dinner Theater presented by the Song of the Lakes Sweet Adelines Chorus of Davison will be held at the Davison County Club, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The Country Club is located at 9512 E. Lippincott, Davison, Michigan. Tickets are $30, which includes a delicious dinner, wonderful music by the chorus, and an intriguing evening of entertainment. Reservations required. Cash bar available. Call 810-742-0977 for reservations and visit www.songofthelakes.webs.com for additional information. The Song of the Lakes Chorus rehearses on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at the Davison Senior Center. Visitors are welcome.

UM-Flint Theatre opens season with The Women of Lockerbie FLINT — The University of MichiganFlint’s Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates its first main stage production of the season, The Women of Lockerbie, Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 5, 11 and 13 at the UMFlint Theatre, 303 E. Kearsley St., Flint.

Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Written by Deborah Brevoort and directed by Janet Haley, The Women of Lockerbie is a beautiful, poetic drama of hope that explores how personal interactions can start the healing process.

Seven years after the tragic explosion of Pan Am Flight 103, Madeline and Bill Livingston leave their quiet New Jersey suburb and make the agonizing journey to Lockerbie, Scotland, in search of closure . . . and any fragment of their son’s memory they can find.

As Madeline obsessively combs the countryside, Bill meets the women of the village, who are on their own quest for closure — embroiled with the U.S. government to obtain the clothing recovered from the flight’s wreckage so that they may wash the articles and return them to the victims’ families. As the grieving and isolated couple

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engages with the community of Lockerbie, each finds the courage and the strength needed to begin the individual journey toward healing.

Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 for students, seniors, alumni, faculty and staff. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact the Box Office: 810237-6520. This play is a fictional story inspired by historical events. Due to the mature subject matter, this production is recommended for children over the age of 14.

As part of the department’s Guest Speaker Series, audiences will have the opportunity to join the playwright, Deborah Brevoort, for a post-show conversation immediately following the Nov. 13 matinee.

In keeping with the university’s commitment to community engagement, and continuing the “11,000 Pieces of Clothing: The Women of Lockerbie Clothing Drive,” established by Illinois State University, the department will be collecting articles of clothing for local charities in conjunction with this production. Collection boxes will be located at the Box Office and in the theater lobby. — G.G. Thursday, October 13, 2011

ARTS & LIFESTYLES FESTIVAL from page 17 • 2nd-5th Grade — First place, Wyatt Stevens; second place, Adrianna DeFeyter; and third place, Ryan Steinhauser.

• 6th-9th Grade — First place, Shannnon Fraher; second place, Mike Frasier.

• 10th-Adult — First place, Kyle Voeks Best Painted: • Pre-K-1st Grade — First place, Carter Muszynski; second place, Lucy Stevens; third place, Adrianna Roy. • 6th-9th Grade — First place, Ryan Steinhauser; second place, Katy Kaatz.

• 10th-Adult — First place, Ashley Roy; second place, Heather Rieger; third place, Kyle Voeks.

Pumpkin Derby Winner Katy Kaatz Salsa Contest • MILD — First place, Michelle Vaden; second place, Jennie Lewandowski; third place, Teresa Cherry • MEDIUM — First place, Jennie Lewandowski; second place, Teresa Cherry;

third place, Shelly Badour • HOT — First place, Shelly Badour; second place, Jennie Lewandowski; third place, Steve Hatten Wings Eating contest • Tim Bishop, Mayor of Davison. Thanks to Applebees of Davison for the wings.

The Vendor Scarecrow Contest was won by: • Sweet Harvest Bakery The Downtown Window Decorating Contest • Dirty Paws Dog Grooming. This is the second year in a row for Dirty Paws Dog Grooming. — G.G.

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1:30pm-3:00pm LIVE PUPPET SHOW WITH MARY ELLEN SUNDAY Oct. 16th 1:30pm CLARK • Make your very own puppet!

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FSO presents Elizabeth Spector FLINT — Flint School of Performing Arts faculty member Elizabeth Spector, oboe, will perform at 2 p.m, Oct. 15 in the MacArthur Recital Hall at the Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St. in Flint.

Master oboist Elizabeth Spector and Flint Symphony Orchestra principal oboist Lindabeth Binkley will be performing an exciting and varied program of music for oboe and English horn. The music they have chosen spans centuries, starting with the first cello suite by J.S. Bach composed in the early 1700s, and ending with an oboe duet by Jeffrey Rathbun, composed in 1990.

The program features pieces for solo oboe, as well as duets for two oboes and oboe and English horn. The two oboists are excited to

bring together two organizations within the Flint Institute of Music for a dynamic, collaborative performance.

This concert is part of the FSPA Faculty Concert Series.

• Music Selections include: • Cinq Pieces pour l’Hautbois, Antal Dorati • Three Romances, Robert Schumann • Three Diversions for Two Oboes, Jeffrey Rathbun • Suite 1 in G Major for Violoncello, J.S. Bach • Shepherds of Provence, Eugene Bozza • Prelude and Quodlibet, Arne Running A reception, generously provided by Allegro, follows the concert. — G.G.

Turning Points seeks answers about Rites of Passage FLINT — Flint Youth Theatre’s production of Turning Points is an inspiring theatrical experience encouraging personal discoveries about life’s transitions from one stage to another.

This is the first production in FYT’s 2011-2012 Signature Series with its season theme of RITES OF PASSAGE ENCORE: Transitions and Transformations and runs Oct. 7 through 29. Turning Points is an original production written by FYT Associate Artistic Director, Walter Hill and FYT Executive Artistic Director, William P. Ward.

Through the ages, rites-of-passage ceremonies have been deeply rooted in our global cultures and our individual human lives. But do coming-of-age rituals still have a place in our 21st century, technologicallyobsessed society? As the world’s melting pot, it often seems Americans have either

forgotten them, rejected them or merely observe them routinely without reverence or a sense of their spiritual significance.

Turning Points performances are Oct. 1415, 21-22 and 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. of Fridays and 2:30 p.m. matinees on Saturdays.

Performances are at Flint Youth Theatre, 1220 East Kearsley St., on the campus of the Flint Cultural Center. Advance tickets are $12 for children, $14 for teens and seniors citizens and $16 for adults and are available at Flint Youth Theatre, by calling 810-237-1530 or online at www.FlintYouthTheatre.org. Day of performance tickets are $14 for children, $16 for teens and seniors citizens and $18 for adults. Turning Points is recommended for ages 8 and up.

Details: Call 810-237-1530 or visit www.FlintYouthTheatre.org. — G.G.

ESTATE AUCTION for the late Matt Dubie “Mr. Davison” Fri, Oct. 14 • 10:00 a.m. • 214 State ( M-15 ), Davison Sat, Oct. 15 & Sun Oct. 16 • 10:00 a.m.

2005 Miles Rd., Lapeer Three days with 2 auctioneers selling household, antiques, tools, collectibles, guns, primitives & auto related items.

Photos and listing at www.auctionzip.com or www.estatesales.net

RUTH L. CHRISTY, 73, of Missouri, formerly of Coldwater, MI, passed away on Wednesday, October, 5, 2011 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Ruth was born July 23, 1938, in Flint, daughter to Russell & Helen (Moores) Jones. She married James E. Christy, on October 13, 1956, in Davison. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1983.

Mrs. Christy had spent many years in the Davison/Flint area with a career in retail sales. She had worked for Seifert’s in Flint, spent 5 years as an Amway distributor and for 15 years was a manager for Tupperware.

Ruth was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Davison where she served as president of the missionary board. She volunteered for the Red Cross in Flint for many years, being fully trained to work in disastrous situations and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Bingo Club in Davison. Ruth came to the Coldwater area in 1996 and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Quincy. She relocated to Missouri in 2010 to be closer to her sister. Ruth loved sewing and crocheting, crafts, ceramics and doll collecting. She especially loved doing things for others, always putting smiles on their faces.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Jim (Darcy) Christy of Coldwater, Ben Christy; her brother, Ronald Jones of New York; her sisters, Nelma Masden (Harold Hish) of Versailles, MO, Shirley & Eldon Dove of Flint; and her granddaughter, Sarah L. Anderson.

In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; and her sons, Garry Christy in 1968 and Bryan Christy in 1985.

Memorials may be directed to The American Diabetes Association. www.dutcherfh.com.

The funeral service for Ruth was held Monday, October 10, 2011, at the First Baptist Church in Davison; Pastor Chris Radcliffe officiated. Interment followed at Davison Cemetery in Davison Township.

Dutcher Funeral Home 440 W. Chicago St. Coldwater, Mi 49036 517-278-2795

Out of the past Two department stores opened in 1961 10 YEARS AGO Oct. 17, 2001 • Motorists cited for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be paying some money to help Davison Township recoup costs, just not as much as they had.

The township board authorized Treasurer Linda Harrison to stop collection of outstanding fines assessed by the township for those previously cited, after an update from Attorney Lyndon Lattie.

Lattie said he spoke with Judge John Conover of the 67th District Court and determined the previously assessed fine of $400 was “inappropriate.”

25 YEARS AGO Oct. 15, 1986 • Two men — one the former mayor, Pat Stetson, the other the current mayor, Dennis Ryan — are bumping heads. What’s at stake is the economic revitalization of downtown Davison.

The rift between these two reared its head at the last Davison Downtown Development Authority meeting. Stetson wants to see the DDA receive money under the tax increment financing plan adopted in 1982.

He has been working behind the scenes toward this goal since he resigned from the DDA board. He thinks the city should be entitled to some of the tax money generated by Braidwood Manor.

Ryan contends the DDA is not entitled to any of the money generated by Braidwood.

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50 YEARS AGO Oct. 19, 1961 • Davison is observing the grand openings of two department stores this week. The Davison Department Store, 217 N. Main St., will open this Friday. It is managed by Perk Stimson, owner of Stimson’s Department Store, which burned down last November. The store, which occupies the space downtown once occupied by A&P Grocery Store and more recently Rogers’ TV, will offer a full line of wearing apparel, yard goods and household items. Also set to open is the new Yankee Department Store, on South State Road, which will cover 12,000 square feet — four times larger than the Yankees which operated here in 1960.

100 YEARS AGO Oct. 13, 1911 • Local and Personal —The Davison Lighting Commission has been experimenting with an all-night service and the last few nights we had lights any time we wanted them.

• News from South Davison — Miss Florence Perry attended the annual reunion of the Atlas School at that place Wednesday night. She was accompanied home by her brother, Charles Perry, of Clare for a few day’s visit.

• News from Otisville — A high wind prevailed all day and tore off the top of a Maple tree at Rovert Hamill’s on Groves Street. Also, while laying cement brick on his father’s new house, Cornelius Doane was thrown off the scaffold by a scantling breaking, and a cement window sill fell against his leg, bruising it. — Compiled by Gary Gould Thursday, October 13, 2011

Hot Tickets Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present the Indi-Grace Rock Harvest, featuring The Hangers On, Lifted, Last Born Legend, Avenue Sky and Mindflaw, on Oct. 14. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 the day of the show.

A Benefit for Emma will be held Oct. 15 featuring Tripp N Dixie, Dowseed, Trip Wire and All for the Cause. Oct. 7. A $5 donation is asked for at the door, $7 for under 21. Additional donations for 2-year-old Emma Moorman, who is suffering from leukemia, are appreciated.

Disposable Society will hold its CD release show, with special guests Get Home Safe and As The World Burns, on Oct. 21. This is a low dough show.

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.

Cultural Center celebrates with a free Street Party FLINT — The Flint Cultural Center is hosting a free street party on Oct. 15, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the Kearsley Streetscape project. All members of the media and general public are invited to attend this free event. A ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries will kick off

the family street party at 1 p.m., followed by a range of activities including; a stilt walker from Michigan’s official stilt walking troupe “High 5 Guys,” magician “The Amazing Clark,” tap dance display by TAPOLOGY, music by “Jazz on wheels” as well as arts, crafts and games provided by the Flint Cultural Center, Applewood and the Flint Public Library.

Thanks to a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Michigan Department of Transportation, many improvements have been made to Kearsley Street, the quarter-mile area between Walnut Street and Crapo Street. The project improves the light, pedestrian safety, traffic flow and overall aesthetics of the Flint Cultural Center.

Details: Contact Sarah Dunne at sdunne@fcccorp.org or call 810-237-5193 or visit www.flintculturalcenter.org. — G.G.

The FCP hosts annual Halloween Costume Bazaar FLINT TWP. — The Flint Community Players Annual Halloween Costume Bazaar will be held Oct. 14-16, 21-23 and 28-30 at the FCP Theater, 2462 South Ballenger Hwy. (South of Miller Road behind Kmart) The bazaar features costume rentals for a fee of $35 and a deposit of $50. The bazaar will be from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on the days listed.

Returns will be taken at any of the above times or Nov. 5-6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. FCP is offering these costumes for rental only, items are not for sale.

They do not rent: children’s costumes, wigs, masks, jewelry and furs.

Details: Call 810-235-6963. — G.G.

Crosswords ACROSS 1 Kilmer of “Batman Forever” 4 Nostalgic soft drinks 9 Latish wake-up time 14 Object of a conquistador’s quest 15 Conjure up 16 As a friend, to Francois 17 What older baseball pitchers might do?

20 “Scarborough Fair” herb 21 Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g.

22 Dull routine 23 Fetch Halloween costumes from the attic?

27 Mice and lice 29 Quick-flash link 30 French land mass 31 Early pamphleteer 35 Big name in baseball cards

39 “Can I get a word in?”

41 Muffler 43 Intimate apparel purchase 44 Wrinkle-prone fabric 46 Work with one’s hands 48 NATO founding member 49 Classy org.?

51 Dulles alternative 53 Post snide comments on a blog?

59 Italian diminutive suffix 60 “Pagliacci” clown 61 Dundee denials 64 Join the high school wrestling team?

68 Early Indo-European 69 Actress Dunne 70 Volstead __: Prohibition enabler 71 Campfire treat 72 Enjoyed, as a beach blanket 73 “Go for it!”

DOWN 1 Swears 2 Certain stage solo 3 Scratch 4 Composer Rorem 5 HTC smartphone 6 Mr. Fixit’s genre 7 “Don’t remind me” 8 Attach, in a way 9 Most likely to crack 10 Bring down the curtain 11 Tiny Pacific republic 12 Rally, as a crowd 13 Thin sprays 18 Think 19 Actress Swenson 24 Fall (over) 25 Geneticist’s concerns 26 Art colony town 27 Medicine chest item 28 K-12 32 “Ew!” 33 Mary Bobbsey’s older daughter 34 Poetic preposition

36 Keeps at it 37 Galileo Galilei Airport city 38 Attention __ 40 Choice reading?

42 Casino game 45 Its largest moon is Triton 47 Drops on a blade?

50 Each 52 Monument word 53 Gyro essentials 54 Render weaponless 55 Godzilla’s stomping ground 56 “Wait __ Dark”: 1967 film 57 Pageant trophy 58 “Okey-__!”

62 Verb-to-noun suffix 63 Droop-nosed fliers 65 Mr. Potato Head piece 66 “Small Craft on a Milk Sea” musician 67 Home viewing room

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CALENDAR of events

Get your group’s events in for the next year by sending the day, time, location and a short description of the event to calendargbv@mihomepaper.com or visit the website, www.mihomepaper.com to submit events through the online form.

ART/THEATRE SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Brad Garrett, known for his role as Robert in CBS’s series “Everybody Loves Raymond,” performs stand-up comedy at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 8 p.m. Cost is $19 - $49. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

TUESDAY, OCT. 25 The Glass Castle performance based on the New York Time’s best selling novel The Glass Castle at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 7 p.m. Performance by The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life Arts Education Program. Cost is $30. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Dance Sport, presented by the Eisenhower Dance Ensemble with guest choreographer Harrison McEldowney, known for his work on the closing ceremonies at the 1992 olympics, at 8 p.m. at the Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. Thirteen Mile, Beverly Hills. Cost is $10 for students, $12 for seniors and $16 for everyone else.

Details/Purchase tickets: 248-559-2095.

CARDS AND GAMES EVERY 3RD FRIDAY Euchre tournament hosted by the Swartz Creek Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. Details: 810-635-3684.

CHILDREN WEDNESDAYS Kid’s Crafts for school-age children at Montrose Jennings Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Details: 810-639-6388.

THURSDAYS Storytime at Montrose Jennings Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Details: 810-639-6388.

CHURCH TUESDAYS Knit/Crochet Out of Love (KOOL) ministry meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in room 219 of Grand Blanc Faith Lutheran Church. Details: Judy Caruso at 810-424-1566.

Revolution, Teen Word of Life Clubs at the First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc, 6106 S. Saginaw Rd., from 6-7:30 p.m. Junior and senior high school students are welcome.

Details/registration: 810-694-9136.

WEDNESDAYS Word of Life clubs at the First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc. Club is from 6-7:30 p.m. Adult Bible study is available at the same time. Details/registration: 810-694-9136 or 810-694-7888.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCT. 28 & 29 St. John’s Scrapbooking Marathon from 4-10 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday at St. John Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 450 N. Dayton St., Davison.

Cost is $20 Friday, $40 Saturday and $55 both days for parishioners and $30 Friday, $50 Saturday and $75 both days for non-parishioners. Meals and door prizes included. Proceeds benefit the St. John’s Mom’s Club, the St. John’s Pre-School program and CURED, an organization for children with Eosinophilic disorders. Registration required by Oct. 1. Details/Registration: Jen Auger at 810265-3440 or jenauger@charter.net.

COMMUNITY MON., TUES., THURS. Lunch and programs at noon at Temple Beth El, G-5150 Calkins Rd., Flint, hosted by Jewish Community Services and funded by the Genesee County Senior Millage. Cafe Shalom Namaste features Kosher and Asian Indian Food, along with educational and entertainment programs open to those of any faith or ethnicity. Details: 810-767-5922.

TUESDAYS Twilight Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Flushing.

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late. Details: 810-659-4141.

THURSDAYS Harmony Gateway Chorus rehearsals from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Davison Assembly of God Church, 1234 S. Gale Rd., Davison. Details: 810-664-3552, 810-496-0516 or harmonygatewaychorus@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Red Masquerade Ball, sponsored by LINK Community Arts and Wellness Services, at The Holiday Inn Gateway Centre, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.

People are encouraged to come in masks and costumes for the fashion, music and community awareness event.

Highlights include a silent auction, centerpieces designed by local business owners and images of HIV positive residents of Genessee County from the Photo Voice Project.

Tickets are $20 for one in advance, $30 for two or $25 per person at the door. Details: Leigh Langston at 810-2320888 ext. 204 or llangston@wellnessaids.org or Teresa Springer at 810-232-0888 ext. 202 or tspringer@wellnessaids.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15 Ask the Lawyer free seminar on family law, including divorce, paternity, child support and custody, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Courtland Center Mall. Details: www.gcbalaw.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 22 TEDxFlint at the University of Michigan, Flint in the KIVA, located in the Harding Mott University Center, 400 Mill St., Flint.

TEDx is similar to TED, but the x stands for independently organized event. The event’s goal is to share ideas worth spreading. Details: www.tedxflint.com.

CONCERTS FRIDAY, OCT. 14 The Bacon Brothers performing folk, rock, soul and country music at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 8 p.m.

Cost is $19 - $39. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810237-7333.

SATURDAY, NOV. 12 The Midtown Men with music that defined the 1960s at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 8 p.m. Cost is $19 - $49.

Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Chris Isaak, two time Grammy® Award-nominee, at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 8 p.m. Cost is $25 - $59.

Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

SATURDAY, DEC. 17 Holiday Pops at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 7 p.m.

Cost is $10 - $32. The Flint Symphony Orchestra performs carols. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18 Holiday Pops at The Whiting, 1241 E. Kearsley, Flint at 3 p.m.

Cost is $10 - $32. The Flint Symphony Orchestra performs carols. Details: www.TheWhiting.com or 810-237-7333.

FOOD FOR A CAUSE THIRD SATURDAYS Country Breakfast hosted by the Davison DeMolay at the Davison Masonic Center, 9108 Davison Rd., Davison, from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 years and younger. Details: 810653-3831.

Storytime with Miss Carol at 10 a.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 23. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

Storytime with Miss Carol at 11 a.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 35. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

Storytime with Miss Carol at 1 p.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 35. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

SECOND MONDAYS Coupon Club at Burton Memorial Library, G-4012 E. Atherton Rd., Burton, at 3 p.m. Details: 810-742-0674.

TUESDAYS Storytime with Miss Susan at 10:30 a.m. at the Clio Area Library, G-2080 W. Vienna Rd., Clio. For children ages 2-3.

Details: 810-686-7130.

Storytime with Miss Susan at 11:30 a.m. at the Clio Area Library, G-2080 W. Vienna Rd., Clio. For children ages 3-5.

Details: 810-686-7130.

TUESDAYS Writers Group at 4 p.m. at the Fenton Winegarden Library, 200 E. Caroline St., Fenton. Details: 810-629-7612.

Quilting Group at 6 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. Details: 810-639-6388.

SECOND TUESDAYS Fiction Book Club at the Fenton Winegarden Library, 200 E. Caroline St., Fenton, at noon. Details: 810-629-7612.

SECOND WEDNESDAYS Book Discussion Group at 6 p.m. at Davison Area Library, 203 E. Fourth St., Davison. Details/Book titles: 810-6532022.

THURSDAYS Adult Craft at 3 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. Details: 810-639-6388.

THIRD THURSDAYS Poetry Group at 6:30 p.m. at the Fenton Winegarden Library, 200 E. Caroline St., Fenton. Details: 810-6297612.

Teen Book Club at 3 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. For ages 11-17. Details: 810-639-6388.

FRIDAYS Storytime with Miss Carol at 10 a.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 2-3. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

Storytime with Miss Carol at 11 a.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 3-5. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

Storytime with Miss Carol at 1 p.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. For ages 3-5. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

SATURDAYS Superhero Storytime at the Mt. Morris Library, 685 Van Buren Ave., Mt. Morris, at noon. For ages 2-5. Details: 810-686-6120.

SECOND SUNDAYS Breakfast buffet hosted by the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 8, G-4323 W. Carpenter Rd., Flint, from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $7 for seniors, $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger. Details: 810-732-7010.

MONDAY, OCT. 17 The How to of Writing Scholarship Essays at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Blanc McFarlen Library, 515 Perry Rd., Grand Blanc. Registration required. Details/Registration: 810-6945310 or www.thegdl.org.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 Crafts for Kids at 3:15 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. For kids age 11-17.

Details: 810-639-6388.

MONDAYS Storytime with Miss Susan at 10:30 a.m. at the Flushing Area Library, 120 N. Maple St., Flushing. For ages 2-3.

Details: 810-659-9755.

Storytime with Miss Susan at 11:30 a.m. at the Flushing Area Library, 120 N. Maple St., Flushing. For ages 3-5.

Details: 810-659-9755.

Details/Registration: 810-732-0110 or www.thedgl.org.

MONDAYS

THURSDAY, OCT. 27 Montrose Book club at 1:00 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. Details: 810639-6388.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2 Crafts for Kids at 3:15 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. For kids age 11-17.

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Details: 810-639-6388.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Crafts for Kids at 3:15 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. For kids age 11-17.

Details: 810-639-6388.

THURSDAY, NOV. 17 Montrose Book club at 1:00 p.m. at Montrose Jennings Memorial Library, 241 Feher Dr., Montrose. Details: 810639-6388.

MARKETS AND EXPOS SUNDAYS Grand Blanc City Farmers Market on Grand Boulevard from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Details: www.cityofgrandblanc.com or 810694-1118.

MEETINGS MONDAYS Greater Davison Area Toastmasters meetings at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 8192 Davison Rd., Davison. Details: 810-610-6102.

Song of the Lakes Sweet Adelines chorus is looking for female singers for membership openings. Rehearsals are at Davison Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., Davison, from 7-10 p.m. Details: 810-742-0977 or www.songofthelakes.webs.com.

SECOND MONDAYS Coupon Club at Burton Memorial Library, G-4012 E. Atherton Rd., Burton, from 3-4 p.m. Bring coupons and online deals to share and trade. Details: 810-742-0674.

FIRST TUESDAYS Genesee Area Bead Society meetings at the First Baptist Church of Swartz Creek from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Meetings include speakers, demonstrations, potlucks and more.

Membership is $10 per year and includes 3 make and takes and more. Details: Linda Wernette, 810-230-8580, 810-964-1926 or rileydoll98@aol.com.

GFWC Swartz Creek Women’s Club meeting, 1 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Swartz Creek. Details: 810635-3569.

TUESDAYS The Grand Blanc Toastmasters Club meets 7-8:30 p.m. at the Genesys Medical Center, 1 Genesys Parkway in Grand Blanc. Guests and new members always welcome. Details: Dan Ware, president, at speaker_dan@hotmail.com, 248705-0407, Vice President of Membership Craig Kelley at ckelley146@aol.com or 810-606-4583 or www.grandblanc.freetoasthost.net.

Time Bank Public Forum at the Grand Blanc Senior Community Center, 12632 Pagels Dr., Grand Blanc at 6:30 p.m. Details: 810-695-0517, Tom.Toohey@live.com or www.GrumlawMichigan.org.

Grand Blanc Rotary Club meets at 7:30 a.m. at Sophia’s Kitchen Restaurant, 11395 Saginaw St., Grand Blanc.

Open to the public. Details: Bob at 810-695-0409.

THURSDAYS Davison Optimists breakfast meeting from 6:30-7 a.m. at the Apollo Family Restaurant, 715 S. State Rd., Davison.

Guests and new members welcome.

SECOND THURSDAYS Inventors Council of Mid Michigan meeting from 7-9 p.m. at Walli’s Restaurant, 1341 Center Rd., Burton. Cost is $5 for non-members. Details: www.inventorscouncil.org, 810-3975200 or 810-621-3468.

LAST THURSDAYS GFWC Swartz Creek Women’s Club meeting, 7 p.m., at the Swartz Creek Senior Center. Details: 810-635-3569.

SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Steve Luxenberg, author of Annie’s Ghosts, speaks at the Flint Genealogic Society meeting at 2 p.m. at the Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, in room 205.

Details: Judy at 810-655-4957.

NIGHT LIFE TUESDAYS Russell Wayne Project, acoustic music, at Legends, 3235 Thompson Rd., Fenton, from 6-10 p.m.

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In SPORTS Cardinals edge out Flushing to improve to 3-4 LISA PAINE 810-452-2626 • lpaine@mihomepaper.com

Flushing last week, some of those miscues were eliminated with Davison holding the advantage 14-7 after the first quarter and 3414 at the half. Flushing came out cold after the intermission, but Davison put up eight more points to increase the cushion to 42-14.

Good thing, as Flushing finally restarted its offense and scored 20 points in the final stanza, while Davison was limited to six. The solid first half made the difference in this one and the team’s ability to hang on for the win proved fruitful.

Leading the ground charge was Tyler Macsuga with 15 carries for 123 yards, while Zac Brammer had 10 carries for 105 yards.

Jacob Davis chipped in with five carries for 91 yards. Davis scored three of the Cards’ touchdowns.

FLUSHING — A road trip to take on Big Nine rival Flushing last Friday put both squads on pins and needles as both were much in need of another win with just two weeks left in the regular season. Davison came out on top, 48-34, to up its overall season mark to 3-4. It’s best hope now is to win out the rest of the season for a 5-4 mark that would put them on the playoff bubble.

Powers, Davison and Carman-Ainsworth are also vying for the top spot in the Big Nine, the final year the title is up for grabs before the four teams join the Saginaw Valley Conference next season.

Photo provided Setting the table for Friday’s games, it’s posShowing off their regional championship plaque were (from left) coach Darci Stocker, Megan sible that if Kechner, Mariah Minzey, Laura Farah, Andrea Richards and Tara Schneider.

Davison beats Carman and Flint Powers beats Flushing, a threeway tie with Davison, Powers and Carman ending at 4-2 Big Nine is possible. Carman already has beaten Davison this year, 28-7, on Sept. 23.

“I was shocked,” said coach Darci

BY DAN NILSEN Stocker, who was voted Regional Coach of But the Cavs also 810-452-2655 • dnilsen@mihomepaper.com had beaten Powers, the Year. “I did not sleep well the night HIGHLAND — Out of the blue. before because I was worried. We had been 31-26, in their first meeting, on Sept. beaten by several of the teams in our Davison High went into its Div. 1 golf 16. All four schools region during the season, so I figured we regional last Thursday at Prestwick Village have non-conferwould struggle to make it to states. But with slim hopes of even qualifying for when you have that many kids do that well, ence games on the state, let alone winning the rugged regiontheir team score is much lower than it was slate for Oct. 21. If al. Only the top three teams and top three Carman gets past individuals not on those teams advanced to during the season.”

Davison on In addition to Minzey, Farah was two the state tournament this Friday and Carman’s homestrokes under her average, and Kechner Saturday at Grand Valley State University. coming night, the came in three strokes lower.

But on a warm, sunny day, the Cardinals “During the round, I had coaches coming title is the Cavs’ put together their best team performance outright. of the season and stunned the field by win- up to me and saying that the Davison kids One game at a weren’t making mistakes, that they were ning the regional championship. Mariah time, one oppoplaying well,” Stocker said. “When I saw Minzey shot 20 strokes under her average nent at a time.

Mariah after her ninth hole, she told me to earn medalist honors with a 78 and she was only one-over par. I about flipped.” That’s the goal for Laura Farah tied for second with an 80, as Davison coach Jake As the final scores came in, Stocker was Davison totaled 347 to beat Brighton by a Emmendorfer and obligated to honor a promise she’d made stroke. the previous night during a practice round. his team that has Andrea Richards added 92, Megan struggled over the “I told them if they won, I would jump Kechner 97 and Tara Schneider 105, as season with a in the pond,” she said. “Of course, I was Davison advanced to state for the third Photo by DAN NILSEN younger squad still thinking they might not even make it. So straight year and won what is believed to Davison’s Tyler Macsuga called his own number against Flushing last trying to find its needless to say, I jumped in the pond and be the first girls’ golf regional title in Friday. balance. then they dumped the cooler on me.” school history.

In the win over

Golfers stun field with regional title

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SPORTS

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Cardinals tennis bounced at regionals

BY BRANDON POPE 810-452-2651 • bpope@mihomepaper.com

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The Raiders team in the Barry Stokes Youth Football program wore pink last Saturday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The players are l-r front: Raven Anderson, David Brown, Jacob Mosher, David Lally Jr., Aiden Curl, Nicholas Dorner, Spencer Sipley, Austin Templeton. Back: Calvin Gouin, Carter Lepper, David Jared, Jesse Johnston, Jackson Bunyak, Trenton Redick, Carson Hennessey and Brendan Maybee.

Davison runners win titles in Great Pumpkin 5K

www.mhsaa.com, football link. — L.P.

Travel softball team needs a few more players

DAVISON — Shelby Roesner, 14, of Davison, was the women’s overall winner in the Great Pumpkin 5K race last Saturday. She crossed the finish line in 21:44, beating fellow Davison resident Janelle Gutzeit by 25 seconds. Morgan Turk, 10, of Lapeer, was third in 22:18.

John Strycker was the men’s winner in 18:15, edging masters winner Scott Stryker by 10 seconds for the overall title. Greg Thomas of Clio was third in 18:36. Sheila Allen of Davison was the female masters winner in 22:53.

Rick Huber of Montrose won the 5K walk in 27:35.

Lori Lynn Short of Clio was the women’s winner in 30:27. Johnny Olsey of Clio was the masters champion in 30:07, with Shelly Huber of Montrose taking the women’s masters title in 33:32.

There were 204 total participants, including the Kids’ Fun Run. Complete results can be found at www.raceservices.com. — D.N.

AREAWIDE — The Michigan Mudcats 11U travel baseball team needs two more players. If interested in trying out for the 2012 season, contact Coach Jerod at jroda74@gmail.com or 810-210-3768.

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FLINT — On Saturday, the 13th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k/3.2-mile walk will take place in Downtown Flint at Saginaw St. beginning with registration at 7:30 a.m. followed by the start of the event at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society and proceeds will go toward providing free resources and support for breast cancer patients and their caregivers. Details: www.cancer.org/stridesonline, 1-800-227-2345 or 810-733-3702. — M.S.

AREAWIDE — Tryouts for a fifth grade/11U elite AAU travel basketball team will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 2 and Nov. 4. For more information or to register, contact Anthony Pappadakis at 810-397-8859 or Ray Barber at barber.raymond.l@gmail.com or 810-569-4487. — D.N.

Mark the date for Selection Sunday Show STATEWIDE — High school football fans will want to circle Sunday, Oct. 23 on the calendar when FOX Sports Detroit hosts its annual Selection Sunday show to reveal the postseason playoff teams. The show airs at 7 p.m., with district play beginning either Oct. 28 or 29, or Nov. 4 or 5. Regional play follows on Nov. 11 or 12 with semifinals on Nov. 19 and the finals at Ford Field Nov. 25-26. Details: 24

SAGINAW— The Saginaw Heritage regionals would be the end of the road for the 2011-12 Davison boys’ tennis team, as they tied for last place with Carman-Ainsworth, totaling zero points.

In No. 1 Singles, Andrew Smith was defeated by Traverse City West, 3-6, 16. PJ Hards would also lose to Traverse City West at No. 2 Singles, 0-6, 1-6.

No. 3 Singles would see Jacob Bird suffer a defeat at the hands of Grand

Blanc, 0-6, 0-6, and Peyton Close would also fall in No. 4 Singles to host Saginaw Heritage, 2-6, 1-6.

The No. 1 Doubles tandem of Robert Gerth/Seth Cole was defeated

by Midland, 1-6, 0-6. It would be no different in No. 2 Doubles, as Sean Pierson/Adam Smrekar fell to Grand Blanc, 1-6, 2-6. Wes Ananich/Ryan Daly would get tripped up by Midland at No. 3 Doubles, 0-6, 0-6. The Cardinals’ season would be capped off with a loss at No. 4 Doubles, as Jessie Padgett/Spencer Childers fell to Saginaw Heritage, 0-6, 0-6.

DAVISON — The Davison Cardinals 16U travel softball team needs a catcher and a utility player and would be interested in a pitcher that can play other positions. The team will play a winter league/tournament and five summer tournaments. Details or to set up a personal tryout, contact coaches Tony Maygar at 810-625-0190 or Ken Hackman at 586-770-8654 or khackman@alpha.com. — D.N.

11U baseball team seeks to fill roster

Pond hockey tournament slated on Lake Fenton LAKE FENTON — The inaugural Lake Fenton Winter Classic pond hockey tournament will take place Jan. 27-29 outside the Fenton Moose Lodge, 2245 Sonora Dr. Teams of seven players aged 18 and over will compete in 4-on-4 games with no goalies or boards. There will be eight divisions, with a guaranteed four games per team. Registration opened Sept. 18, and will be open to the first 100 teams (700 players). Register at www.lakefentonwinterclassic.com or contact tournament director Sean Lapham at 810-620-PUCK (7825) or sean@lakefentonwinterclassic.com. — D.N. The Davison INDEX

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Davison’s Andrew Smith puts his racket on the ball for the Cardinals’ varsity tennis team in recent action.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Sports ROUNDUP Soccer districts start Monday DAVISON — Having won its first Big Nine title in the league’s final year of existence, the Cardinals’ soccer team has its work cut out for it at Grand Blanc district No. 12-1 on Monday, which includes fellow conference members Flushing and Carman-Ainsworth, along with the host Bobcats and Oakland County heavyweights Lake Orion, Clarkston and Oxford. The Cardinals’ biggest obstacle in taking this district title and moving on to regionals at Lake Orion on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. is Grand Blanc, which was ranked ninth in the state for Div. 1 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association as of Tuesday.

Fortunately, Davison, 9-3-4 overall, 5-0-1 league, has several strengths it can lean on in times of need. This includes defensive standout Brandon Gonzalez, a junior goaltender who made 10 saves in the Cardinal’s Big Nine championship victory over Flushing. As for the offense, coach Marc Pittenger has had the good fortune of getting consistent production

Cross Country The Davison girls’ squad placed first in the Div. 1 race of the Greater Flint Area Championships last Thursday in the overall 19-team field. Powers Catholic finished first overall.

Coach Ron Whitman noted this was the first time in the history of this race that the Davison girls earned top honors in their division. Named First Team All-County for their efforts were Jordann McDermitt, who placed fourth, and Amanda George, who placed fifth. Making the Second Team AllCountry were Elise Close, 11th, Shelby Roesner, 13th, and Casey Shafer, 14th.

“The top five girls continue to run in a tighter pack,” Whitman noted. “All of them are running faster times and this will be beneficial in the next few weeks when we have the Big Nine Conference Finals and the Regionals.”

The boys’ squad placed third in the Red Division at the meet with 71 points behind winner Fenton with 56 and Swartz Creek was second with 62.

Flushing was fourth with 78, Grand Blanc fifth with 87, Brandon sixth with 150 and Carman-Ainsworth was seventh with 169.

Patrick Rooker was third overall in the Red Division in 17:03.3. Troy Simpson was 10th in 17:13.6. The top 14 medaled. Dylan Gulleedge was 27th in 17:52.3 and Jacob Beaver was 36th in 18:06.2. — L.P.

Soccer After taking a 4-0 lead going into halftime at Big Nine rival Carman-Ainsworth on Tuesday, Davison’s Aaron Cummings and Donovan Niver scored at 21:43 and 9:09 of the second half, respectively, to help the Cardinal’s lock down the 6-0 league victory.

It was Christian Pumphrey who opened the scoring for Davison at 33:40 of the first half on the pass from Tanner Dingman, which Zack Montney followed just 18 seconds later with help from Brennan Thursday, October 13, 2011

from athletes such as senior midfielders Brennan Simerau, Justin Mullholland and Tyler Hodges.

What brings this whole package together for Davison is what lies between its lockdown netminding and rocket-blasting front-court, though, an effort driven by the communication abilities and teamwork of senior defensemen Ryan Arnold, Dan Delvecchio and Elliot Konieczka.

The Cardinals start their postseason journey at home on Monday against former Flint Metro League member Oxford at 6 p.m. and CarmanAinsworth is at Clarkston at 7 p.m.. The winner of these two contests will then go head-to-head in the district semifinals on Wed. at Grand Blanc at 5 p.m. On the other side of the brackets, the Bobcats host Flushing on Monday at 6 p.m. The winner moves on to the district semifinals at Grand Blanc on Wednesday at 7 p.m. against Lake Orion, which drew a bye for round one. The finals are Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at Grand Blanc. — M.S.

Simmerau to make in a 2-0 game. Simmerau then connected for the Cardinal’s at 30:01 on the Dingman assist, setting up Elliot Konieczka’s goal at 19:06 with help from Ryan Fredwall. Defensively, Davison was led by goalie Brandon Gonzalez with six saves.

The Cardinals, 9-3-4 overall, 5-0-1 Big Nine, were at Clio yesterday before wrapping up the regular season today at home against Hartland. — M.S.

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Shelby Rosner (left) and Elise Close (right) reached the second mile mark at the Greater Flint meet last week.

Swimming Flint Metro League rival Swartz Creek welcomed the Lady Cardinals to town on Tuesday, losing to Davison, 103-79, as Alyssa Moriartey won the 200 free in 2:17.13 and Rachel Paris placed first in the 500 free at 2:38.82. Haley Reek won the 50 free inf 28.73, in the 100 free Kaitlyn McNally took the top spot clocking in at 1:04.94 and earning gold in the 200 free relay were Moriartey, McNally, Emily Carolin and Reek. The team of Bailey Birnie, Haw, Persails and Nelson also competed in the 200 free relay placing second in 2:10.24. The Lady Cardinals host Flint Southwestern on Monday. — M.S.

Volleyball Davison traveled to New Lothrop on Tuesday to participate in a quad that also included Linden and Webberville. Linden claimed the the victory with a 30 record, the host Hornets took second with a 2-1 record, the Cardinals were 1-2, and Webberville finished the night 0-3.

Last Thursday, Davison hosted Flint Powers Catholic and came away a winner, 25-22, 23-25, 2520, 27-29, 15-6.

Megan Jones led the Cardinals with 21 digs and 12 kills, Michaela Ryan had 26 kills and five blocks, and Ali Dowdall added 42 digs.

The Cardinals, 18-11-2 overall, 2-2 Big Nine, traveled to the North Branch quad yesterday, are at Flushing today and go to Carman-Ainsworth next Thursday. — E.H.

Photo by Michael Selecky

Davison’s Elliott Konieczka (7) went toe-to-toe with a Flushing player earlier this season.

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Fat Guy’s Corner

That’s just stupid!

The new color wheel

Honestly, the more this social media raze grows, Every now and then I’ll come across something the more it irritates me. But, let’s get back to our in a magazine or newspaper that just gets on my clueless young adults who want to give up their last nerve. Well, that happened again this past sense of smell. Do they even realize that once they weekend when browsing the September issue of do that, it greatly affects every other sense you Real Simple. In the Simple List section the followhave? Sight, smell, touch…all greatly diminished ing jumped out at me and I had an instant negabecause they chose to cut the nose off their tive reaction to it. The item read: 53 percent face. of 16- to 22-year olds worldwide said they Here’s the shortlist on what they will be would rather give up their sense of smell missing out on, and I cannot for one than their favorite personal technology minute understand why ANYONE device. Are you kidding me?!? would choose to give any of this up. No The McCann Worldgroup did the more aromas of fresh baked chocoresearch and had to be left scratching it late chip cookies, pumpkin pie head, because that’s just stupid nonbaking in the oven, sense. And, it should make us all a Thanksgiving dinner, fresh little nervous, as this is our next cut grass, puppy breath, generation of lawyers, doctors, autumn leaves baking in airplane pilots and engineers.

Lisa Paine — Sports Editor the sun, bubble bath, a I just don’t understand this good cologne or perfume. constant desire to be connected to family, friends, Let’s move on to another sense, because they also school mates 24/7. WHO CARES?! I don’t even can forget about enjoying the taste of their beloved like watching the news anymore because even the Mountain Dew and Sun Tea, too. Those are all media has been forced into the social network, going to taste like an overused tea bag once the posting Facebook Fans of the Day, Social Media sense of smell is gone. Don’t believe me. Google it, top 5 weather stories etc. if you can stop texting for 10 seconds. Loss of smell OMG…give it a rest. Doesn’t anyone go outside also affects your equilibrium and hearing. No more after school or work anymore? I already spend way alerts before the house burns down, the guy runtoo much time with my computer at work and to ning the red light blows through the stop sign and this day, have never been to a Myspace, Facebook into your driver’s side door. Here’s a quick test for or Twitter site. I just don’t care and the majority of it is just mindless, way-too-much-information non- all of you in that age bracket, and for anyone else curious enough about it. Go get yourself an Old sense. It’s overload. TMI, for those of you twitting fashioned clothes pin and soft cloth of some sort. and tweeting away at your mini keyboards. Yeah, Apply to the nostrils for several hours and enjoy you, with the ipod plugged into one ear, your eyes the experience. Walk around, taste things, feel how glued to the computer monitor and completely your other senses go haywire. It’s pretty eye openoblivious to what is going on around you. By the ing. So, be careful what you ask for, because you way…your desk phone is ringing. Can’t you hear can’t get take it back. that?!? Hellloooo….anyone there?

Davison student bags third buck PORT HOPE — Remington Benson, 11, of Davison bagged this nice 8-point buck with her cross bow on Oct. 9.

The Hahn Intermediate student got her deer at 7:30 a.m. on her uncle's property and her dad, Mark, was hunting with her. This is Remington’s third deer in two years of hunting, but her largest to date. — L.P.

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throw in the injury bug because Delmon The colors of the fall season usually feaYoung is hurt. It now looks like Victor ture orange, red, yellow, and brown. The Martinez has a pulled oblique muscle. colors this fall are maize, blue, green, What is it with the oblique muscle white, Honolulu blue and silver. here in the 2011 post season for Yes, the Lions have restored the roar Detroit? The big guns have not here in 2011 with a stellar 5-0 start to produced on the plate (until now the NFL season. The Tigers battled Miguel just doubled in a run 2-1 Tuesday to avoid going down 3-0 to Tigers game three). Detroit needs the Texas Rangers in the ALCS! This to win all three in Detroit for a coming Saturday at high noon the chance to go to the World Wolverines and Spartans are Series, in my opinion. going to hook up in East If the Tigers do get Lansing. That football eliminated, it was game could become an because of their instant classic. It is lack of hitting. hard to believe the Come on Tigers, Wolverines are ranked Jeff Day — Sports Columnist I want some along with the more October baseball in the "D"!

Spartans in the top 25. Let's get into some baseball and football talk.

I think the Lions deserve to lead off this High noon week. The Lions have been beat down and The Wolverines are ranked number 11 frowned upon in Detroit for a decade. with a 6-0 record and MSU is ranked The atmosphere in Ford Field was electric number 23 with a 4-1 record, and they and a complete frenzy. I have witnessed so have a high-noon ESPN matchup. The much bad football from my season tickets Spartans are looking for their fourth over the past decade, I questioned why I straight win over the Michigan kept them. Monday night answered my Wolverines. When is the last time that question why I did keep them. From the happened, you ask? The answer is: 1959opening kickoff Monday to the very last 1962. I doubt if anyone had Michigan tackle was as enjoyable of a game that I being 6-0 coming into this contest. MSU have witnessed in Ford Field. The fact the has to contain Denard Robinson’s running Lions are a darned good football team is if they are to win. Make Robinson throw almost fairy tale-ish. the football (he can't) to beat you, if you’re We all knew they were the sexy pick at a MSU fan. Michigan has to contain the the beginning of the season. The fact that Cousins-to-B J Cunningham quarterbackthey are proving to be Victoria Secret sexy to-receiver combination. Then, Michigan is darned exciting. I love watching this has to worry about the three-headed runteam grow as a team. It is also refreshing ning attack featured by MSU. MSU is to write positive things about the more balanced offensively then Michigan, "Cryons" every single week. The Lions for sure. I can't wait for Saturday's game. have their work cut for them Sunday, as Sharp Cheddar Cheeseball prediction: the San Francisco Forty-Niners come to Hoke No Joke 31 and Burning Couches town. I originally thought this game was no Slouches 28. I picked that with my am easy winner. However, Jimmy heart, not my smart, by the way!!!

Harbaugh has them playing good football.

Do you think coaching matters? It does.

NFL Picks...Roll, em, Sparty!

Sorry Mike Singletary. Fat Guy ATLANTA -4 over Carolina Crystal Cheese Ball (Hot Pepper Jack this Indianapolis +7 over CINCINATTI week) prediction: Roaring DETROIT -5 over San Fran Fifties Remembered 27 and Jimmy's St.Louis + 14.5 over GREEN BAY Hairballs 20.

N.Y. GIANTS -3 over Buffalo

Motor City Kitty Cats The Tigers’ bats are like a silent movie this ALCS series against the Texas Rangers. The Tigs just can't get any clutch hits. If they could hit a little bit, they would be up 2-0 instead of trailing, 2-1.

Avila's middle name is "whiff " at another pitch. What in the H-E-Double hockey sticks happened to his bat? He is completely lost up at the dish. We also have to

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American Heart Association urges hunters to be Heart Smart LAPEER COUNTY — With the 2011 deer hunting season in full swing, the American Heart Association reminds hunters to be heart smart while pursuing white-tailed deer.

"If last year’s hunting season was the last time you’ve exercised, you may be putting yourself at risk of a heart attack," the Association said in a press release.

An American Heart Association study compared the heart’s workload of a typical hunter to that of the same individual exercising on a treadmill and discovered that deer hunting places the heart under more strain. Therefore, the Association cautions, hunters need to be heart smart.

Preparing early not only helps with physical fitness come deer season, but also with overall general health the overall study shows.

Specifics within the study also show that being physically fit lowers heart disease risk even in people who have other risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol. The American Heart Association is offering several online tools that can help individuals gauge their conditioning. Its mylifecheck is available at www.mylifecheck.org and gives people a heart score. Second, participants are then encour-

aged to log on to www.heart.org/start where they can track their overall fitness before heading to the woods.

Chad Sawyer of Caro, an American Heart Association You’re The Cure volunteer and an avid outdoorsman took the online advice.

"When I took the My Life Check quiz, I thought for sure I was fit, but my heart score ended up being lower than I expected."

That score got Sawyer to start watching what he eats and also reportedly led to some family fun.

Sawyer noted that he started encouraging his children to go for walks in the woods with him. They helped him prepare for the hunting season during the summer months by scouting out the best location, while staying in shape.

"Hunting puts strain on your body, so you need to be prepared and know what your body can handle," Sawyer added. "I end up carrying about 50 pounds worth of gear, put that on top of a big buck and I end up carrying a few hundred pounds out of the woods."

The American Heart Association notes that heavy lifting, hiking and the overall physical activity of hunting can put a great strain on any hunter’s heart. It offered some key tips that begin with the morning of a hunt, including cutting out a heavy breakfast before heading out into the woods and avoid hunting alone. All hunters should carry a cell phone to reach emergency services and should always tell friends or family their exact location and scheduled return. Once successful in the field, hunters’ plans should also include plans for moving any game taken, which should always include getting help to haul in that trophy buck.

Hunters also are reminded of the general warning signs of a heart attack, which vary greatly between men and women.

They include: • an uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing in the chest or arm area, • pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back again.

• pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck and arms and is often accompanied by lightheadedness, sweating, nausea and shortness of breath.

Stroke signs include: • a sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, • sudden dizziness and loss of coordination • slurred speech • severe headache Heart attacks and strokes are medical File photo emergencies, so 911 should be called The excitement of exertion of hauling in the prize immediately, as every second counts. puts many hunters at risk for heart problems.

— L.P. Thursday, October 13, 2011

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

Club, no long range.

NOW-NOV. 14 Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season.

NOV. 6 Cowboy regular shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

NOW-NOV. 14 Archery Deer Hunting Season, statewide.

NOV. 15 Opener of firearm deer hunting season, statewide.

NOW-JAN. 1, 2012 Baiting for deer hunting allowed statewide, no more than two gallons per location spread in a 10-foot x 10-foot area.

NOV. 26 Handgun Steel Fun Shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club. Shooting starts at 9:30 a.m., signup ends at 2:30 p.m.

NOW-NOV. 30 Duck hunting seasons.

DEC. 11 Winter cowboy shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

OCT. 13-16 Special Disabled Firearm Hunting, statewide.

OCT. 15 Cowboy fun shoot and silhouette at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Handgun Steel Fun Shoot. Shooting starts at 9:30 a.m., sign-up ends at 2:30 p.m. $5 members, $10 non-members OCT. 22 Cowboy long range shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club, noon-4p.m.

Bowling Pin Shoot, pins at 50 feet, shotguns allowed, birdshot only. $5 members, $10, non-members. Signup runs 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

OCT. 23 Cowboy regular shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

NOV. 5 Cowboy setup for match at Lapeer County Sportsman’s

DEC. 17 Handgun Steel Fun Shoot at Lapeer County Sportsman’s Club. Shooting starts at 9:30 a.m., signup ends at 2:30 p.m.

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

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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306 Guns Davison Gun & Knife ShowSunday, October 16th, 9am3pm, K of C Hall, 8428 Davison Rd., 989-686-6535.

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

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410 Furniture An Amish Log Headboard and Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $275. 989923-1278.

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526 Wanted Junk Cars - will buy for up to $500, also buying scrap metal.

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605 Apt. for Rent DAVISON, Fall Into Your New Home! NO RENT! Until Nov.1st, $100 Move In w/Approved Credit,1 to 2 Bedrooms, Free Heat/Pool, Pets Welcome. 810-6533240 Grand Blanc Apar tments, Save $100 Call For Details! UTILITIES INCLUDED, 1 bdm $520/mo, 810-6564784 P e n g e l l y Apar tments.

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Davison INDEX

2 Classifieds 607 Homes for Rent

615 Land for Sale

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641 Manufactured Homes

700 Employment

Only $550/mo.

Beautiful 2 or 3 bedroom homes available for immediate occupancy in Centennial Farms Community. Great location, beautiful club house, swimming pool, basketball, fitness room and more. Includes stove/refrigerator.

Lease w/option.

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Must have excellent driving history, must pass background check and remain drug free. Apply online at www.deantransportation.com/jobs or in person at Grand Blanc Academy, 5135 E. Hill Rd, Grand Blanc, MI 48439, M thru F 9am ñ 3pm.

Up beat Stylist needed, full or part time, clients waiting, Call Amy, 248-627-7800

700 Employment

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Carpentry

Movie Extras to stand in the back ground of a major film.

Earn Up to $ 2 0 0 / d a y .

Experience not required. 877-7186925 A Huron County employer is seeking an Advanced Purchasing Buyer.

Requirements for this position are as follows: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience is required.

Applicants must possess excellent organizational, communication, and team skills.

Advanced negotiation and computer (Microsoft Office/AS400) skills are required.

Applicants must have knowledge of automotive processes and have the ability to travel domestically and internationally. The company offers a competitive salar y and benefit package including BCBS insurance, 401K plan, Optical & Dental reimbursement plan, and more. Qualified applicants should send their resume to P.O. Box 100, Bad Axe, MI 48413; Attention: Human R e s o u r c e s Department. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes will be accepted through October 20, 2011.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career.

FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

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M o t i v a t e d N.W. 231-753-2300 Hairdresser/NailN.E. 989-525-5700 Techs Needed For U.P. 906-361-6100 New Salon In Lapeer.

Midwest Call For Confidential 616-666-2000 Appt. Cathy Blazo SAY HELLO to the Mideast Logan 810-730most mobile market248-990-1234 8157 place around ...

~CAREGIVERS~ needed in Lapeer County programs Part time positions providing care and support for intellectually disabled adults. Group home, and in-home settings. Call daily from 1-3pm at 810-635-9494, or submit on-line application at mcsionline.org. MI driver’s license and diploma required.

classifieds.

INDEXService Directory Adult Care

710 General

700 Employment

Cleaning Services

To list your service call 810-245-9343

Home Design/Improvement

Plumbing

Tree Service

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Commercial & Residential • New Remodeled • Licensed • Insured Reasonable • Reliable

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22 Years Licensed & Insured Experience FREE Estimates Jeff (810) 444-0341

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call for an Estimate Today!

Kelly Manor

Lawn Mower Repair

DANIEL PRIESTLEY PLUMBING SERVICE

Assisted Living & Elder Care

Additions • Garages • Custom Decks, Trim & Stairs • Finish Basements • Pole Barns Remodeling • Kitchen • Baths

810-653-3727 Appliance Repair

810-516-0638

Jack’s Carpet & Flooring

Licensed & Insured

Free Carpet Installation

Shop at Home with Brand Names

Painting

Hardwood – Carpet – Laminates Vinyl – Tile – Painting Licensed & Insured

Since 1980

Builder

C USTOM W OODWORKING

Jack Coppola 810-691-6250

Roofing

SPECIALIZING IN CUSTOM TRIM

Handyman

Mike 810-656-5227

HANDYMAN

CENTRAL MICHIGAN CONSTRUCTION

KEENE CONSTRUCTION LLC DAVE KEENE

Building & Remodeling • Licensed & Insured Over 35 Years Experience

• Additions • Custom Framing • Kitchen • Decks • Pole Barns • Finished Basements • Baths Carpentry • New Home Construction • Windows & Doors • Repairs, Maintence & Service Work

Kitchens • Trim • Cabinets • Built Ins 19 Yrs. Experience • Licensed & Insured

Carpet Cleaning

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Whatever style your home is We’ve got you covered!

Davison

Family Floors, Inc.

A Full-Service Store • Commercial & Residential • 30 Years Experience

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Public Notice Take Notice

Take Notice

2011 FALL LEAF PICK-UP SCHEDULE This year the City of Davison D.P.W. will be making three (3) complete leaf pick ups.

Each pick up will cover every street in the designated areas.

Signs will be posted around town on the Friday proceeding the pick up date. These signs instruct residents to avoid parking in the street and to rake their leaves into the gutter.

We would like to “CAUTION” residents to place only leaves in the gutter. ROCKS, BOARDS, BRUSH, etc., can cause damage to the equipment.

The first pick up will begin on The Compost Site will be closed for the season on November 13, 2011 October 24, 2011 - Citywide. at 5:00 p.m.

The second pick up will begin on October 31, 2011- East of M-15; This notice will be published in the and on November 7, 2011 - West of Davison Index on October 13, 2011 and October 20, 2011.

M-15.

The third pick up will begin Christmas tree pick up (curb side) will be January 4, 2012 through November 14, 2011 - Citywide.

January 6, 2012. Republic Waste The final pick up (if needed) will be will also be picking up Christmas November 21st through November trees during regular trash pick up.

23rd, 2011.

City of Davison, DPW No leaves will be picked up after 810-653-2191 November 23, 2011.

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Wood Burn

LLC

Installation, Financing & Parts Indoor & Outdoor Wood, Corn & Pellet Stoves Call for Specials on Pellet Stoves

Roof Repair/Flat Roofs Gutter & Drain Cleaning Licensed & Insured 810-625-3232

MIKE

All types of home improvements

This Space is Available!

Advertise Today!

Call 653-3511

Give me a call, I do it all!

Phone [810] 742-7492 • Fax [810] 742-1281

Carpet

Wood Stoves

810-614-4204

Your Material or Mine

Remodeling • Siding • Roofing • Decks Pole Barns • Garages • Bathrooms

Licensed & Insured

248-830-7217

Guy Anselmo • Master Plumber

605 S. Main Street Davison

Flooring

• Tree Trimming/Removal • Stump Grinding • Fall/Spring Clean Ups • Firewood for sale • Snow Plowing

810-964-9559

Directory Information

MAEDER ENTERPRISES Power Washing • Handyman Services

Our Service Directory and Family View are designed for small and large businesses.

We offer total circulation of Lapeer County, vibrant J.W.B colors and free design of your one of a kind ad.

PAINTING Prices as low as $9.00 per column inch.

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Home Repairs • Remodeling Driveway Sealing

SCOTT 810-516-5225

INDEX PHONE 810-245-9343

Interior & Exterior

810-336-5149

810-245-9343 Fax: 810-245-9375

Worship Directory CHURCH OF CHRIST Traditional, Non-Instrumental 10122 Lapeer Rd., Davison (Next to Lucky’s Steakhouse)

810-653-5700 SUNDAY WORSHIP 11am & 6pm

BIBLE CLASSES

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

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

Sun 10am • Wed 7pm

To place your ad in our Worship Directory

Call 810-653-3511

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

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