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COMMENTS uFailure to comply
could result in millions
‘‘In reference to a of lost federal dollars
suggestion that those
complaining about By William Axford
Obama [email protected]; 810-433-6792
should look at
  When it comes to grading teacher 
Russia being
performance in Michigan, there isn’t 
ruled by ‘a ly-
a unified system. Instead, Michigan 
ing thug who
simply takes Department of Education Spokesperson 
what he wants,’ I did. Bill Dissessa said individual school 
Looks like we’re equal.” districts have their own method of 
evaluating teacher performance.
‘‘The curmedgeon
  The lack of a statewide teacher per-
that resents the public
formance grade could affect federal 
having a forum such as
funding.
the Hot lines is wrong.
What is wrong with a   “Right now, Michigan could lose its 
sharing an opinion? I waiver from the federal No Child Left 
have learned a lot from Behind Act if the state does not adopt 
the Hot lines. Be grateful proposed changes to the teacher evalua-
to the Times that we
tion system,” Dissessa said. “Michigan 
have it.”
could lose $1 billion in federal Title I 
‘‘If you don’t support funding.”
your local education sys-   Should the state lose its waiver, 
tem, you’re hurting your Dissessa said Michigan will have to 
property val- increase career and college standards 
ues, our local
for students, as well as strengthen
economy and
See EVALUATIONS on 7
our educators
who work so
‘‘
hard to pro- Michigan could lose
vide a great education.
$1 billion in federal Title
The #1 quality young TRI-COUNTY TIMES | TIM JAGIELO
families look for when Teresa Hanack, a Hyatt Elementary kindergarten teacher, disperses phonics work books Monday I funding.’’
buying a home is a good
to her class. In order to be an effective teacher, according to Hanack, one must keep control of
school system.” Bill Dissessa, Michigan Department
the classroom while varying the student activities. of Education spokesperson
810-771-TEXT
(8398) County on track to Game-changing
TEXT
ordinances
YOUR raise water rates
HOT LINE coming to Fenton
uLast increase for Fenton and
uMedical marijuana, therapy
Linden areas came in 2007
animals focus of agenda items
By William Axford By Tim Jagielo
[email protected]; 810-433-6792 [email protected]; 810-433-6795
  Linden — Water rates are set to in-   Fenton — Coming soon to a Fenton 
crease in the cities of Fenton and Linden,  City Council work session — a medi-
Fenton Township and the southern area  cal marijuana ordinance and a therapy/
of Genesee County. On Monday, John  service animal ordinance.
TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO
O’Brien of Genesee County Water and    City attorney Stephen Schultz brought the  Therapy animals, like Eli the
Waste (GCWW) gave a presentation to  subject up to city council Monday night. potbellied pig, may soon be
the Linden City Council, detailing the
See ORDINANCES on 7 legal in Fenton.
See RATES on 6
Is ammo shortage over? .22  long-rifle, 
Summary
and .22 magnum 
uAlthough still slim to  one  or  two 
uAmmunition availability leading to empty shelves, limits on ammo pur- pickings at many boxes depending 
nearly back to pre-2013 levels chases, raised prices and frusterated buyers. area stores, ammo on supply.
  According to Dan Compeau, chief op- availability has   Today though, 
rebounded from
By Tim Jagielo erating officer of Williams Gun Sight Co.  most other types 
last year.
[email protected]; 810-433-6795 in Davison, it could be two years before  are readily avail-
  This time last year, gun owners seeking  ammunition is as available as it was before  able, and things are almost back to normal.
ammunition were in the midst of a significant  the crisis.   Fenton Police Chief Rick Aro said that
shortage caused by a combination of factors,    His business still limits .380, and both  See AMMO SHORTAGE on 7
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What is your pet telling you?
Police&Fire
report

uKnow the basics of owning As humans, we need to remember that our 
a happy and healthy dog pets depend on us for everything.”
ROAD RAGE Give me some structure
IN HOLLY
By Amy Mayhew   Training and discipline 
On April 26, just after 2 p.m.
[email protected]; 810-629-8282 are two of the most im-
Holly police were dispatched
  Considered as “man’s best friend,”  portant building blocks 
to a store parking lot to inves-
over the ages dogs have most certainly  of  a  healthy  and 
tigate a road rage complaint.
A 40-year-old Holly woman earned the title. In fact, the bond between  loving  relationship 
told police that a grey Chevy humans and canines is distinctive — help- between  dogs  and 
Cobalt had pulled out in front ing us navigate through the ups and downs  their humans. Like 
of her on North Saginaw of life, and expecting very little in return.  humans, dogs aren’t 
Street, prompting her to honk But if your dog could talk, here are a few  born knowing how to 
her horn. She said the driver things he’d like you to remember: properly interact with 
of the car, later identified as a Love me unconditionally humans or respect a home
30-year-old Holly man, flipped
  A happy dog is a loved dog. Whether  See PET on 8
her off. The woman continued
it’s taking him for walks, taking him to 
north on North Saginaw Street
the “bark park” for a little socialization 
with the Cobalt now behind DOGGIE NO-NOS
with his friends, or allowing him to sit on 
her. The woman said she and
your lap quietly while you read a book, 
her 9-year-old son stopped at
a fast-food restaurant and the the name of the game is love and atten- DON’T LEAVE YOUR DOG
Cobalt followed and waited for tion. It can be as easy as talking to your  IN A HOT CAR!
them to leave. The man and four-legged friend. He may not be able  Animals can sustain brain damage or 
woman both drove to a nearby to comprehend what you’re saying, but  even die from heatstroke in just 15 
store, where the woman said he’ll understand the meaning by the tone  minutes. Beating the heat is extra tough 
the man threw his keys at her of your voice. for dogs because they can only cool 
car. The man told police that   “They really don’t need a lot from  themselves by panting or sweating 
he did not drive to the res- us — all a dog really wants most is your  through their paws.
taurant. Police reviewed the
love and attention,” said Christina Muller, 
restaurant’s security video STAY OFF THE HOT PAVEMENT
trainer and owner of PAW’s Place Dog 
observing that the Cobalt did Most people are aware that a 
Boarding and More of Davisburg. “A dog 
follow the woman’s car to the dog’s footpads can be injured by
wants to be near you, by you and with you. 
restaurant. The case remains See NO-NOS on 8
under investigation.
Tipping do’s and don’ts
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a customer. “We may be public servants, but we deserve respect,” she said.
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in Fenton in this February file photo. Today, a minimum Chinese take-out? Do you leave a tip even if you had abominable service?
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FROM THE LEFT FROM THE RIGHT
DO NOT COMPARE your yards. As I drive
Clarence Page your budget with a Hot through, our town it’s Cal Thomas
school board budget. amazing how much gar-
Nationally syndicated By law, school boards lines bage that was in your Nationally syndicated
cannot put money in trash is now along the
columnist columnist
savings accounts to road and street.
pay cash for specific 
projects but must bor- Submit at: tctimes.com, SO, IF THE bond does
row instead. It is about call 810-629-9221 or not pass does that
Gay marriage partisans should our children’s education, text to 810-771-8398 mean that they will Faith in government, or
speak out but avoid witch hunts safety and their future finally clean house at Obamacare, is misplaced
All submissions, if approved for
Is it fair to pressure companies into fir- successful employment. publication, must be 50 words or the upper administration   One of the reasons our political struc-
ing top officials because you don’t agree  Please vote YES. ltehses v iaenwds odfo t hneo Ttr in-Ceocuenstsya Triimly eresfl. Wecet office? This would be ture has become dysfunctional, no matter 
three fails and a lot of
with their political views? Since when, I   reserve the right to edit for clarity, which party is in power, is that too many 
TO THE READERS length and liability. wasted taxpayer money
am asking, is fairness a defining business  complaining about cable that should have been of us are living in the moment. 
value? rates — I have satel- used for the kids.   We buy guidebooks, or go online for in-
  I raise this question because so many  lite and just love it. I have had them for  formation about countries or cities we plan 
notable conservatives have been complain- three years and my rates never go up IT IS PAST time to send the TV provid- to visit, trusting those who have been there 
and when I call them I always get an ers a message. I propose that during
ing of ‘McCarthyism’ and ‘liberal fascist  to tell us the best places to stay, see and 
American and great customer service. the month of May everyone call and
bullies” over the forced resignation of  Look into it. complain about the rates, service, eat. When it comes to more momentous 
Mozilla’s CEO Brendan Eich. choice etc. to both your provider and things, like healthcare, too many people 
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  Eich resigned as CEO of for-prof- THE PATRIOT ACT should be re- congressman. Create a Netflix-type believe government does best, regardless 
it Mozilla Corp. What upsets conserva- pealed. The abuses of our privacy by reaction. of historical evidence to the contrary.
NSA show bigger government is a big- 
tives and, I will allow, more than a few  ger threat to our society than terrorism. I HAD MY supposed career making   The well-known quote ‘That govern-
voices on the left is how and why Eich  The way to protect ourselves from ter- six-figures for the past 16 years. I was ment is best which governs least,’ has been 
was forced out. rorists and lunatics is individually. There job eliminated so they could show more supplanted in our day by the notion that 
  It had nothing to do with his job perfor- is no complete safety. We must prepare profit for Wall Street. Every day I send government is my keeper, I shall not want.
mance and everything to do with his con- individually. out resumes and network to find work,   All of the promises about healthcare 
with no callbacks. Don’t judge those on
tribution of $1,000 to California’s anti-gay  IB IN FENTON is mandatory for all unemployment. It’s not our fault. ‘reform’ are proving dubious at best. The 
marriage Proposition 8 campaign in 2008. K-10 and some 11, and 12th graders  move from insurance exchanges to single 
  Disclosure of Eich’s donation ruffled  take it. Very few get a full IB diploma. I DID MY research as requested. IB payer to the eventual takeover of the 
charges Fenton an annual fee to be an
feathers in the Mozilla community in  My daughter did and when she gradu- healthcare industry will happen incremen-
IB school, requires the employment of
2012 but erupted with new ferocity after  ated in 2013, there were no colleges in tally, but inevitably.
full-time IB coordinators and requires
Michigan that even knew what the IB
he was promoted to CEO. An angry con- continual costly training of employees   What should awaken apathetic Ameri-
program was — big waste of money.
tingent of Mozilla employees demanded  to meet IB demands, which is often out cans is a story in last week’s The New 
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his resignation.  WHEN I READ these Hot lines, it of state. Stop trying to hide the facts. York Times headlined ‘Cost of Treatment 
  My first response to the ‘McCarthyism’  makes me so mad. I can’t believe I live  May Influence Doctors.’ The story said 
WHILE OUR ‘BIG luxury vehicle’ may
and ‘liberal fascism’ charge from the right  in a community with people who have some of the country’s largest medical 
get 18mpg, it holds two ‘put put’ cars’
nothing better to do than complain,
is an equally sarcastic, ‘Ah, a taste of your  worth of friends and family, not to men- groups are now suggesting that physicians 
complain, complain. Get a life, get off
own medicine, isn’t it?’ tion the ability to tow our boat, camper consider cost when treating patients. In 
your bottom, and do something. Be a
  The First Amendment only protects us  productive member of society. or trailer. Can your ‘put put’ car do other words, are you ‘worth’ being treated 
that? Didn’t think so. Signed, a proud
all from being muzzled by government.   owner of a GMC SUV built in Texas. for cancer or other illnesses that can cost a 
It does not protect corporate officers from  WE HAVE A burn permit so we will lot of money? When government pressures 
keep burning. Don’t like it, move to 
being held accountable to their stockhold- TO ‘DR. OBAMA’ comment, maybe healthcare providers to accept a utilitar-
where burning is not allowed. Also, I
ers or valued employees. the U.S. should go to pot and free the ian view of human life, it is a short step to 
drive a big SUV and will continue to do
  Eich’s case reveals a different kind  so because I love my truck. In America, innocent? You should understand a government deciding whose life is worth 
topic before you speak publicly about it.
of corporate damage to be controlled. It  I am allowed to live my life as I want. living and whose is not.
Here are names to start your Medical
shows how much same-sex marriage and   Marijuana research: Alysa Erwin 14,   When the dollar becomes almighty, the 
I’VE BEEN CONCERNED about our
other gay rights causes have gone main- Charlotte Figi 2, Kristen Peskuski, Dr. Almighty who creates life takes a back 
freedom of speech lately. Are we losing
stream, especially in the new-century busi- William Courtney treats 8 month old. seat.
it? It seems like lately, if someone says
The list goes on.
ness cultures of Silicon Valley. something you don’t like, they can lose   Promises that the misnamed Affordable 
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  Yet it is important to note, Eich, by all  their job and be publicly humiliated. We Care Act would reduce costs are already 
THE OLD BEAN company building
accounts, is far from anti-gay. He supports  don’t have to like what someone says, would make the perfect Gandy Dancer being proved wrong. Healthcare spending 
but we should respect their right to say it.
the rest of the gay rights agenda. However,  restaurant, just like the one in Ann is surging, according to another New York 
unlike former Secretary of State Hillary   Arbor! Times story. President Obama promised it 
THE CHILDREN OF the Lake Fenton
Clinton, President Barack Obama, Vice  Middle School Band are blessed. Mr.  would decline. 
AS A MAN, I must say that the last
President Joe Biden and others who have  Sean Spicer, the Band Director, is an Hot line was a little misguided. Men   Why do so many have faith in govern-
reversed their previous objections to same- amazing teacher. The trip to Chicago are equally guilty of texting and driving ment when government has a track record 
was educational but also fun. These
sex marriage, Eich still opposes it. as women. We all just need to put our of failure and incompetence in the many 
children love ‘Spicey’ and he has been
  I disagree with Eich, yet his views are  phones away, in a place that is out of tasks it undertakes? How can government 
such a positive influence in the chil-
temptation while on the road.
still too widely held to be equated with  dren’s lives. Thank you, Mr. Spicer. be expected to miraculously acquire com-
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racism, as his harshest critics do. Same-sex   EVER SINCE OBAMA played golf with petence when it comes to healthcare?
marriage supporters would be wise, in my  TO ALL OF our local liberals worried Woods, he thinks the fair way is part of   Real faith is based on something sub-
view, to avoid tactics that resemble a witch  about global warming out there, how a golf course. stantive, not false hope. Government is a 
about actually doing something like
hunt. That’s how otherwise worthy move- false god that history proves can’t deliver 
picking up the trash in and around See HOT LINE throughout Times
ments look like its own worst enemy. on most of its promises.
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street talk
Have you ever not given a tip? Why?
“Yes, usually because  “No, because I was a  “Once when there was  “No, I try to tip to the  “Yes, at Disney World  “No. because they don’t 
of poor service or a bad  waiter and I am in the  bad service a long time  highest extent I can.  I’ve  because the service was  get paid well and rely 
attitude. It’s very rare  restaurant business  ago. I usually tip.” had jobs where the only  terrible. I usually tip 25  on tips. I usually give 20 
though.” now.” income is from tips.” percent though.” percent.”
—Josh Sheppard, Holly — Larry Miller, Linden — Regina Stuart, Linden Thomas Hameline, Byron Lennis Hayes, Rose Township — Nancy Sellar, Fenton
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watched the famous seafood shop go from quaint restaurant, to a condemned
riff-raff magnet, and was happy to see it go.
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Fenton — On Saturday, all Fenton  we didn’t have to lay off or cut services 
city department heads took their turn in  to balance the budget,” said Aro. He said 
the hot seat for the annual  that he wishes the depart-
budget workshop. ‘‘We continue ment could afford a school 
  After the lunch break,  liaison, however, “we can’t 
to strive to have
it was Fenton Police Chief  afford those luxuries,” he 
Rick Aro. He went over his  the best service said via email. 
budget with city council  Fenton Fire Department
possible for our
members, fielding ques-   According to Fire Chief 
tions, explaining dollar  residents.’’ Bob Cairnduff, the fire de-
amounts to the mayor and  partment’s budget will be  Susan’s Hallmark
Bob Cairnduff
the council, who are es- virtually the same as last 
Fenton fire chief
sentially his bosses. year, at $619,282.  18015 Silver Parkway
  The goal every year is to balance the    He said the biggest change this year  Fenton • 48430
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Osborn, because for the 2014-15 budget, 
these things were accomplished.   
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to be revisited. 
  Council recently learned that revenue 
will be outpaced by expenditures, even-
tually eating away at the fund balance. 
  The workshop is an all-day affair, with 
lots of graphs and bulleted points on the 
overhead projector. It’s where the rubber 
hits the road with how much money the 
city is spending, and how much it needs.
  Each department prepared its own 
budget, which they also must balance 
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economy, a stronger military and foreign I AGREE WITH the other caller. Has Char- able to stretch that over six-and-a-half 
policies, a strict and sensible immigration ter gone insane? You have to pay almost years,” O’Brien said. “For the next five 
reform, education reform, balance budget, $7 per box? I did purchase one, but my years, we’ve projected zero population 
Proposed roadside testing for
and a repeal of Obamacare. And also, we brother lives in Flint and he doesn’t have
growth. All existing customers have to 
could stop the lawlessness and corruption any cable and he gets enough channels saliva for the presence of alco-
absorb all rate increases.”
of the Obama administration. and I think that’s what I’m going to do, hol, controlled substances or
  O’Brien said rates are based upon 
 because this is ridiculous to watch TV! other intoxicating substances
THIS IS TO the silver Trailblazer on North  cost analysis of the past five years and    It is a well-known fact that it is 
projections for the next five. Since the  against the law for a person to drive a 
last rate increase, costs like energy  motor vehicle when they are under the 
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have increased up to 10 percent.  influence of alcoholic liquor, a con-
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per connection costs to per unit costs  substance or a combination of same.
and will attempt to save $200,000 per    Historically, after a person who is 
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Paris, Hawaii, Mexico should spread costs out more evenly  ing is performed by a law enforcement 
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between businesses and residents. officer, which normally includes field 
  “We can go flat rate, but then you  sobriety tests and the administration of 
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FREE hurt the smaller customer,” O’Brien  a ‘preliminary breath test’ or PBT.
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CALL AND said. “We have a fixed cost whether    A PBT is administered by having 
MAKER RESERVE we have any flow or not.”  the suspected driver blowing into 
  Councilor Ray Swan understood  a handheld device to determine the 
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the need for the increase but was con- presence of alcohol in their system.  
1:00pm - 3:00pm BY MAY 5TH cerned about the impact to business  Depending on the results of all of 
16300 Silver Parkway, Fenton owners. “I’d hate to see businesses  these tests, the driver is arrested either 
go under because of sewer hookup. I  for the administration of further tests 
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www.lockwoodseniorliving.com than all at once,” Swan said.    A preliminary breath analysis is a 
  O’Brien said while the rate increase  statutorily authorized method to deter-
will be felt, business owners favor a  mine alcohol content and by definition, 
$1000 REWARD one-time increase that lasts for five  only alcohol is measured.  However, it 
is possible that this could change with 
years rather than guessing on the rate 
the introduction of House Bills 5383, 
every year.
5384 and 5385 on March 4, 2014, 
  Councilor Ray Culbert was sur-
for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those prised GCWW doesn’t have a reserve  which would amend both the Michigan 
responsible for a B & E in the 7000 block of W. Rolston Rd., fund built and was of the understanding  Vehicle Code and the Code of Crimi-
Linden, between 6:30 PM April 17th and 8:30 on Good Friday, that the treatment plant was indepen- nal Procedure to provide among other 
April 18th. dent from Genesee County. things, for a more expansive prelimi-
nary ‘chemical’ analysis at roadside 
  “I don’t want our dollars going to the 
Stolen were powerwashers, chainsaws, routers, trim routers, portable
stops.  Specifically House Bill 5385 
county,” Culbert said. “It’s not that I 
planers, belt sanders, flat sanders, airless 5 gallon paint sprayer, circular
would allow the onsite taking by im-
don’t trust them, but I don’t trust them.”
saws, drills, air brad nailers, finish nailers, framing nailers, pin nailers, munochemical assay of the breath or 
  Culbert also recommended in-
HD Sawzall, cement saw, Schagle door locks, right angle drill, Dewalt saliva of a driver to determine if there 
creasing rates more frequently than 
and Makita combo kits, Roto-Zip, weed trimmer, leaf blower, 4 spools of was the presence of alcohol, con-
seven years so businesses and resi-
electrical copper wire, large bundle of copper wire, roll of fencing, Samsung trolled substances or other intoxicating 
dents won’t experience a bigger 
40 inch flat screen tv, Red Wing Bobbleheads and Nascar Bobbleheads. substances.  The substances would 
‘sticker shock.’ 
include cocaine, marijuana, metham-
Please contact Argentine Police Detective Fulton   O’Brien did not say how much the 
phetamines, ecstasy, spice and other 
at 735-5317, 8274 Silver Lake Rd., Linden. price increase would be and that it will 
designer drugs or hallucinogens.
be in effect for the next five years. 
  There are a number of other proce-
dural and substantive provisions in the 
proposed bills including post-arrest 
saliva testing.
  If these bills are enacted, Michigan 
would be the first state to adopt a road-
side saliva test. There have been both 
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arguments for and against such a new 
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enforce the laws.  On the negative side 
are questions concerning the accuracy 
of the tests and the effect on Michigan 
medical marijuana users.
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Both ordinances have been delayed 
multiple times. SPAGHETTI
  The therapy and service animal 
ordinance would allow dogs, pigs and  DINNER
horses to be service or companion ani-
mals inside the city, with restrictions. 
He said the city manager will receive a 
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draft of an ordinance this week.
  This became an issue in May 2013 
when the city received complaints 
against a therapy animal, Eli the pig, 
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who served to comfort and calm a 
Linden Community Schools music education teacher Shari Ravert leads the kinder-
resident’s autistic daughter.
garten class in a musical activity on Monday. She said in her subject, modeling for
  Though the owner was cited, the pig 
the students is important. PROCEEDS GO TO
remained, and residents petitioned to 
EVALUATIONS growth in teacher evaluation but the  let Eli stay. The city began looking at 
Continued from Front Page state law doesn’t dictate what significant  ordinances to control and allow therapy 
overall school standards. Failing to get the  growth is,” said Dissessa. “State assess- animals that otherwise aren’t allowed. 
waiver would allow the federal govern- ments like the MEAP have been used as    The issue has already been mulled 
ment to dictate which schools are under- well as local common assessments.” over at a work session, and sent to the 
performing instead of the state. Michigan    Michigan House Bill 5223 aims to unify  planning commission. 
is one of 42 states to get a waiver for No  teacher assessment in the state, linking 25    Later this week, Schultz also ex-
Child Left Behind. Recently, Washington  percent of a teacher’s score to student test  pects a draft of the medical marijuana 
State has lost millions in federal funding  scores and achievement. HB 5224 will  ordinance, which would regulate grow 
for failing to tie teacher evaluations to  evaluate administrators on student test  operations in the city.
student test scores. scores. Should the bills pass, Michigan    For the past few years, Fenton of-
  According to the Center for Educational  will be able to receive a waiver on the  ficials have placed moratoriums on 
Performance and Information (CEPI),  No Child Left Behind Act and continue  grow operations, as they waited for 
approximately half of the school districts  to receive federal funding. Legislators  clarity on the scope of control that local 
in Michigan evaluate teachers based on  are hoping to get the bills passed by the  municipalities can have.
Charlotte Danielson’s Enhancing Profes- 2014/15 school year and continue to be    A recent court ruling, Ter Beek v 
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sional Practice for Performance standards,  tested in the 2015/16 school year.  City of Wyoming clarified the law, 
which includes ethics and responsibilities    State Rep. Joe Graves (R–Argentine  and Schultz urged the city to look at  3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
for teachers and administrators. Some  Township) said the bills are still in com- an ordinance. 
200 school districts use a combination of  mittee but should move forward.
Danielson’s standards and what Dissessa    “It’s getting a lot of good cooperation  AT ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST
calls a “local component.” from both parties. They like where it’s  Keep up with the ACTIVITY CENTER
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Continued from Page 5 with minor increases to cover increased 
 the rough winter weather. “Our incident  costs on some things we purchase,” said 
volume was way up,” he said via email.  Director Dan Czarnecki. He added that 
“This caused our wages budget to go up,  there are some minor increases at the 
so it had to be amended to cover it.” water plant for cleaning and maintenance 
  Cairnduff said on the plus side, services  work. 
remained the same with a tight budget.    There are always projects which can 
  “The challenge is to continue to main- change the budget slightly.
tain our personnel, equipment, and ve-   Czarnecki said that fortunately, the 
hicles with all of the added requirements  DPW was not reduced in any way this 
and increased costs,” he said. “The last  year. “The challenge is to find ways to 
five or six years have forced us to change  be creative as material costs continue 
how we operate and have been difficult,  to climb,” he said, using gasoline as an 
but we continue to strive to have the best  example. 
service possible for our residents.”   The next step is a public hearing, set 
Department of Public for Monday May 12, which also happens 
Works (DPW) to be the date on which the budget has to 
  “Streets, cemetery, parks, sewer, water,  be adopted.
AMMO SHORTAGE Christmas break, and they returned to 
Continued from Front Page a depleted cache on which they are still 
the worst effects to the shortage were  working to refill. Ammunition like .22 
limiting “go bags” for each police vehicle.  will be scarce for a while, as machines that 
  Go bags are pre-filled bags of am- produce them are at full capacity, but with a 
munition the officers keep  narrow profit margin, mean-
on hand. During the crisis,  ‘‘Stock up ing it’s not worth investing in 
access to .223 rounds were  more infrastructure. 
when you can
limited. Today, vehicles are    This increased demand 
equipped with .223 rounds. find it, That’s translated to 50 percent more 
  Law enforcement agen- revenue for businesses like 
the only thing
cies benefited from bulk or- Compeau’s, at the time, and 
dering before the shortages,  you can do.’’ limits on ammo sales.
and most still had duty ammo    If it happens again, what 
Don Compeau, C.O.O,
as needed, but range ammo  should people do? “Stock 
Williams Gun Sight Co.
was less available.  up when you can find it,” he 
  Late 2012 reports of the Department  said. “That’s the only thing you can do.”
of Homeland Security planning to buy    As far as whether it can happen again, 
1.6 billion rounds for training purposes,  “It’s hard to predict the future.” He said 
and fears of impinged second amendment  that any time there’s a mid-term, or general 
rights prompted buyers to stock up. election where Democrats win, gun sales 
  This stocking-up happened while  spike, which could cause some empty 
the ammo manufacturers were away on  shelves with certain retailers.
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environment. Just like a kid, dogs need  stepping on something sharp, but what 
to be taught right from wrong. Providing  about something hot? Dangerously hot 
the necessary guidance to ensure that your  pavement and metal surfaces are hard 
pet is safe and respectful is just part of  to avoid in the heat of summer.
being a good dog owner. Snow flies? Let the dog inside!
Keep me fit! Just like us humans, dogs can get frost-
  Exercising with your dog is a great  bite, too. Frostbite tends to involve 
way to help the two of you strengthen  the tail, ear tips, pads of the feet, and 
your bond and get in some good exercise  the scrotum. These parts are least pro-
at the same time. Before starting any  tected by fur, and most exposed to the 
workout regime with your dog, get the  elements. 
vet’s opinion before starting it. Take your  Keep Fido away from the toxins
dog’s age and breed into consideration  Every year, thousands of pets suffer 
before deciding on what type of exercise  from accidental ingestion of household 
the two of you will do. poisons. As a pet owner, do you know 
Feed me the good stuff what the common toxins are that can 
  Like us, our four-footed family mem- poison your pet? Visit www.petpoi-
bers need to eat a balanced diet that is a  sonhelpline.com for a complete listing.
combination of six nutrient classes —  Leash training
proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins,  Dog is on a leash and pulls the leash tight 
minerals and water. Proper nutrients help  to sniff where it pleases as the owner 
our pets meet their daily needs for energy,  talks to another human. This is bad leash 
growth, and overall well-being, while an  TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO manners. Asking the dog to wait patiently 
endless supply of fresh, clean water keeps  In this February photo, shelter manager Kristin Cole takes Manny, a deaf but friendly would provide the dog with a mental chal-
them hydrated. pitbull for a walk with Julianna Monroe. lenge, which all dogs need.
TIPPING
SEASON OPENING
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 Beyond common tipping etiquette at 
restaurants and hair salons, what about tip-
ping movers, dog groomers and car wash 
attendants? 
Saturday, May 3rd • 9am-5pm   Here are common tipping scenarios 
you’re likely to encounter regularly, and 
how to respond, according to US News & 
World Report:
Restaurants:
Bring the whole family   Food servers — 15 to 20 percent of pre-
tax bill. Buffet or pick-up, such as coffee or 
and enjoy sandwich — 10 percent. Take-out — there 
is no obligation to tip, but 10 percent is 
FREE FOOD & DRINKS certainly appreciated, especially for extra 
service given or a large, complicated order. 
and a BOUNCE HOUSE Bartender — $1 to $2 per drink or 15 to 20 
percent of bill.
for the KIDS!   Rather than not leaving a tip in the case of 
extremely poor service, a more constructive 
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had a poor experience — it may have been 
10% a kitchen issue.
Salon/barber shop:
  Hairstylist/barber, manicure or pedicure, 
spa services — 15 to 20 percent.
Everyday life:
off Cleaning service — 15 to 20 percent 
is normal, or a very generous tip at the 
holidays. Roadside service — $10 to $20. 
Contractor (plumber, electrician) — not 
expected but a $20 minimum tip would be 
ENTIRE STORE appreciated. Movers — local movers $20 
per person, long-distance movers, increase 
tip depending on length of the move. Dog 
groomers — $10 tip would be appreciated. 
Deck Staining Supplies • Power Washer Rentals
Car wash attendant —- $3 to $5 at pickup.
Cedar & Log Home & Restoration Supplies
Travel:
Concrete & Paver Cleaners & Sealers   Valet parking — $2 to $5 when car is 
returned to customer. Room service — 15 
Full line of Sikkens products
to 20 percent of bill. Skycap — $2 for first 
bag, $1 for each additional bag. Bell hop 
— $2 to $3 per bag. Concierge — no tip 
necessary for a few words of advice, but $5 
to $20 for securing tickets or reservations. 
Hotel housekeeping — $2 to $3 up to $5 
per night.
  Ultimately, how much you tip is up to 
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that “special someone” when you meet  in common — from wine tastings to film 
him or her.  festivals, especially if these activities are 
  If you can look at this dating stage  organized by a singles group. You might 
in your life as an adventure — one that 
also meet dating possibilities at parties, 
you’ve got more experience in than you 
reunions, etc. Don’t be afraid to look at 
did at 16 — you can enjoy the dating 
online dating, which allows you to sift 
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through a large pool of possible dates 
according to age, interests and values.
Here are five rules
• Re-kindling an old flame. Some people 
to guide you: are better versions of themselves at 50 
• Make sure you’re ready. A little self- than they were at 25, thanks to insight 
reflection can go a long way in making  and maturity, which often comes about in 
sure you’re psychologically in a good  the passing of years. You may run across 
place to begin dating. More people are  an old friend from high school or college; 
drawn to individuals who project a happy,  don’t cross them off your list until you’ve 
grateful and open approach to the world,  gotten to know the more mature version.
and who aren’t too set in their ways. Are  Source: AARP 
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that theme.
• Ice Cream Parlor   In addition to family reunions, people 
• Movie Theater celebrate anniversaries and birthdays, 
• Convenience Store especially popular years like 30-50-60-
• Coffee Shop • Chapel 70-80-90 and more.
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Labor Day weekend,” said Jon Gerych of 
birthday with friends and family.
Gerych’s Special Events & Floral Design 
in Fenton. “The most important thing to  much or as little of the actual planning of 
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to have a Plan B.” tent size decided and rented.”
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pavilions offer scenic venues for parties,  the party you’re planning, you’ll need 
especially having an outdoor structure  three to six months to plan a larger, more 
that can be helpful for decorating, shading  formal affair with entertainment, catering 
the area, etc. “There’s a lot of interest in  and floral design. Gerych works closely 
vintage parties, similar to reunions,” said  with an entertainment coordinator, Vic 
Gerych. “It’s a popular theme, with earth  Tatum, who is able to find appropriate 
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