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Fenton Pizza PlayOffs #7 - Red Devil Pizza

FentonSays.com — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:47:57 +0000

This is the seventh entry into the FentonSays.com Pizza Playoffs. Red Devil Pizza, made famous by the original location in Holly, can be found at 1153 N Leroy Street in Fenton. They carry a huge 18″ Family Size pizza that is some of the best thin crust pizza in town. Reasonably priced and heaped with cheese and toppings, there is no doubt why Red Devil Pizza has a loyal following for 35 years.

Fenton Chamber Ambassadors’ History of Fenton Video Presentation

FentonSays.com — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:14:48 +0000

Preview presentation shown at the 2008 Michigan Chamber Ambassadors Conference by the Fenton Regional Chamber Ambassadors, who will be hosting the conference in 2009 as a part of the city’s 175th anniversary.

This approximately eight minute photo montage set to music with voice-over is a well done overview of Fenton, Michigan. Get the overview of Fenton’s rich history! Learn how Fenton got it’s name, and how the main streets were named. See photos of the aftermath of the August 2007 tornado that struck downtown Fenton, Michigan. Experience some projects by the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce.

What’s Happening at Gerych’s?

FentonSays.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:51 +0000

November 13, 2008 - Girls Night Out (no charge)
6:30 PM until 9:30 PM
An evening of shopping & pampering

November 22-23, 2008 - Gerych’s Annual Christmas Open House
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM

November 27, 2008 - Thanksgiving
Place your floral orders early!

November 29-30, 2008 - Photos with Santa
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM

December 4, 2008 - Decorating Mantels & Banisters ($15)
6:30 PM start
Tips to help beautify your mantel & staircase

December 18, 2008 - Blooming Holiday Plants Workshop ($15)
6:30 PM start
Blooming house plants & planting bulbs

Gerych’s Graziella
713 Silver Lake Road
Fenton, MI 48430
810-629-5995

Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours for Fenton, Michigan

FentonSays.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:06:41 +0000

Halloween Hours in Fenton MI

Hello all you ghosts and goblins, princesses and pirates!!

The published Trick-Or-Treat hours in Fenton, Michigan is between the hours of 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Be safe out there.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!

Pictures of Shiawassee River Fall Color Tour

FentonSays.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:47:15 +0000

Approximately 70 paddlers in canoes/kayaks paddled the 6.75 miles from WaterWorks Park in Holly to Strom Park in Fenton on Oct 5th, 2008.

Pictures of Oct 5th , 2008 Shiawassee River Fall Color Tour Paddle:

http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/567721407KouRMx

Sunny afternoon, light winds, temps in the mid 60’s all made for a great day.

Fenton Toastmasters Trade Places In Area Contest, Advance To Division Competition In Sarnia

FentonSays.com — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:31:18 +0000

Fenton, MI (10/05/08) - Fenton Area Toastmasters Stacy Lukasavitz and Janeane Van Every have been trading places a lot lately … literally. These two members of the local public speaking club took first and third place, respectively, at the club’s impromptu speaking “table topics” contest, and advanced to compete at next level, the Area 11 competition. Van Every, who took third in the club contest, ended up taking top honors at the area competition, held at Baker College on September 28, 2008. Lukasavitz, who took first at the club level, returned home with the bronze.

The Table Topics competition is a based on impromptu speaking, where members have 1-2 minutes to think on their feet and speak about the chosen topic. Unlike at Toastmasters meetings, each contestant is escorted out of the room and are individually brought back in to speak on the same general topic. By Toastmasters rules, the first and second place winners of a contest are eligible to advance to the next level of competition. If either of the top two are unable attend the next competition, the third place contestant serves as the alternate.

Such was the fate of Van Every. When Milton Wendel, who finished second in the club contest, was unable to make it to the area competition, she stepped up to the plate and came home with the first place trophy.

Now it’s Lukasavitz’s turn. Because of a scheduling conflict, Van Every is unable to compete in Sarnia, Ontario, on October 18th at the Eastern Division Table Topics Contest, which means Lukasavitz will be going in her place, competing against the first and second place winners of each of the four area contests held in the Eastern Division. Should she place in the top two in Sarnia, she will be competing at the District 62 Conference finals on October 26th in Grand Rapids. Toastmasters District 62 includes all of Michigan and Western Ontario.

Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit organization. The Fenton Area Toastmasters meets weekly on Friday mornings from 7:45-8:45 in the lower level of the State Bank (Main Branch) at 175 N. Leroy Street in Downtown Fenton. Guests are always welcome and are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, call Stacy Lukasavitz at (810) 599-4813, or visit www.fentontoastmasters.org.

Fenton Cinema Movies & Show Times

FentonSays.com — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:56:42 +0000

The movie listing and show times for the Fenton Cinemas that we have been posting for years here in the Articles Section of FentonSays.com is now being posted in the newly revamped Fenton Forums on FentonSays.com. Check it out and feel to participate as a guest or register as a member (for free, of course).

Here are today’s Fenton Cinema movies and show times:

http://www.fentonsays.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=219&p=286#p286

October 5th - Fall Color Paddle

FentonSays.com — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:02:23 +0000

Come join us for a 7 mile paddle in northern Oakland County
along the Shiawassee River for some spectacular fall colors.

Date : Oct 5^th, 2008 START = 1:00 PM
Launch : WaterWorks Park in Holly, MI
Finish : Strom Park in Fenton, MI

SHUTTLE service available

CANOE RENTAL is available thru Heavners Livery on site that day

- WaterWorks Park - 602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
It’s on Broad Street aka (Milford Road) in Holly

http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/ShiawasseeRiverMap.jpg

http://www.headwaterstrailsinc.org/images/SE_Michigan_ Inset_Map.jpg

There will be a short presentation in WaterWorks Park, 602 Broad Street in Holly, at 1:00 pm.
about the Top of the Shiawassee Heritage Water Trail.
Participants will start from there at 1:15 pm and be off the river by 5pm.
The route is seven scenic miles from Holly to Fenton, which takes from 2 to 4 hours
depending on paddling speed.

Heavner Canoe Rental is providing canoes and kayaks for rent on site at approximately $40 apiece.
People who want to rent should make an advance reservation by calling 248-685-2379
and find out the exact price at that time.

Headwaters Trails will be providing return transportation
from Strom Park in Fenton back to WaterWorks Park.
People who bring their own craft are asked to make a
$5 contribution to that service; for others, transport is included in the price of renting.

The river is high at this time and clear of obstacles, so passage over beaver dams
and around tight corners should be fairly easy.

The event will take place even if the day is cloudy,
so participants should dress for the weather.

In the event of thunderstorms, we will, of course, cancel as the
final mile across the open Fenton Millpond could be dangerous.
However, the crisp air and the sight of fall foliage along the way make
this one last treat before the winter season sets in.

Come join us for “Canoeing in Color.”

Headwaters Trails, Inc. is Hosting the event.

Sue Julian, President: 248-634-3513 : sjulian@provide.net

Doug Lanyk, Vice-President: 248-634-4551 : dslanyk@comcast.net

Background info
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/

Fenton Toastmasters Hold Two Contests, Winners Advancing

FentonSays.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:55:45 +0000

Fenton, MI (9/20/08) - In place of its usual meeting, the morning of Friday, September 19th, local public speaking group Fenton Area Toastmasters held two contests: one for planned humorous speeches and the other for short, impromptu speeches known as “table topics.” First place winners were John Strayer and Stacy Lukasavitz, respectively, both of whom are now eligible to compete against the best speakers of ten local clubs at the area contest, which will be held at Baker College in Flint on Saturday, September 27th.

Strayer, winner of the Humorous Speech contest, gave a hilarious oration on how he handled the death of a former roommate’s cat. The Humorous Speech contest consists of planned, 5-7 minute speeches by members and can be about any topic as long as it is original material. Speeches must be thematic in nature (opening, body, close) and not a standup act or monologue (series of one-liners). However, because of a scheduling conflict, Strayer is unable to attend the area competition, so runner-up David Broadworth will go in his place.

Lukasavitz took top honors in the Table Topics contest, an impromptu form of speaking where each contestant has between one and two minutes to answer a question. Each contestant was asked the following question: “Which event in your life has had the most impact on how you view the world?” Lukasavitz extemporaneously expounded on her belief that one’s worldview is not fixed, it is constantly changing as things happen to us, whether we realize it or not.

Gerych’s October 2008 Event Calendar

FentonSays.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:22:18 +0000

October 2
Orchids I - Beginners (N/C)
2:00 PM

Orchids II - Intermediate (N/C)
3:30 PM

October 9
Fresh Floral Arranging ($25)
Theme: Halloween/Fall Participants will make a small table top arrangement to take home
6:30 PM

October 16
Table Top Design & Napkin Folding ($15)
6:30 PM

October 18
Sweetest Day

October 19
Flu Shots ($28)
Pneumonia Shots ($40)
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM

October 23
Gourmet Caramel Apple Class ($25)
A tradition at Gerych’s - just like Mrs. Prindables Apples - ONLY BETTER!
6:30 PM

October 25
Kids Day at Gerych’s ($10 per family)
Halloween face painting, pumpkin carving and more!
11:00 AM until 2:00 PM

October 30
Autumn Appetizers/Wine Tasting ($25)
Easy and elegant appetizer demonstrations with a basic wine pairing lesson
6:30 PM