Eagle Scout shed serves as a reminder
GRAND BLANC — When Boy Scout Eric Beaudry, 16, decided to complete a community project to earn his rank as Eagle Scout, he decided the best place to start was at home. Not at his current home, but the location where his old home used to stand.
Earlier this year, Beaudry enlisted the help of his fellow scouts from Troop 238 and the Touch the Earth Garden Club to build a tool shed at Rust Park. Years ago, when the city had to tear down some of the homes in the area to make room for park expansion, a house Beaudry once lived in was also slated for destruction. Beaudry said it seemed fitting he’d complete his Eagle Scout project near the location of his former home.
The project took about two weeks to complete, and Beaudry applied for a grant from the city to purchase materials to build the 10-foot-by-10-foot storage shed. “It taught me many skills to be successful in life, like determination,” Beaudry said.
Beaudry is a junior at Grand Blanc High School who plays varsity football and is a member of the National Honor Society. — K.S.

Featured artist
at FIA
FLINT — Flint artist Donna Kurtz is the November Featured Artist of the Month at the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St.
Kurtz, who has been painting more than 30 years, has been a student at FIA for many years, particularly painting watercolors with Jim Ames. Kurtz works in watercolor, oil, acrylic and painted porcelain.
Kurtz strives to reflect the beauty of nature and the people and places that surround her in her work. An avid photographer, Kurtz uses her own photos to gather subjects for painting. The exhibit runs thru November and December 2007.
Call 810-237-7321 for details. — N.B.

Center changes
van schedule
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Senior Activity Center, 12632 Pagels Dr., changed its van schedule. The van will run 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
For safety concerns, the bus needs to be back at the Center by 4 p.m. to coincide with Senior Center hours. Seniors who need a ride after 4 p.m. can call Your Ride at 810-780-8960. — N.B.

Flu shot clinics
GENESEE COUNTY — Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan (VNSM) continues its flu and pneumonia vaccinations at public clinics across Genesee County.
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2, Dort Federal Credit Union, 9050 Holly Rd. in Grand Blanc Twp., hosts a clinic. Art Van Furniture, 4095 E. Court St. in Burton, hosts a clinic 1-3 p.m. Nov. 3.
VG’s Food & Pharmacy, 4165 E. Court St. in Burton, hosts a clinic 4-7 p.m. Nov. 5. The City of Burton Police & Fire Dept., 4303 S. Center Rd., hosts a clinic 9 a.m.-noon and 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6.
Clinics will continue through January or while supplies last. Cost is $28 for a flu shot and $40 for a pneumonia shot. Clinics are open to children and adults nine and older.
Billing for flu shots is available for Medicare Part B, HealthPlus of MI, Physicians Health Plan, HAP, Priority Health and most State of Michigan insurances. Billing for pneumonia shots is available for Medicare Part B and HealthPlus of MI. — N.B.

Donate instruments
GOODRICH — The Goodrich Music Boosters are looking for donations of used instruments to help beginning students.
People can donate and receive tax deduction forms from the music department. To obtain the forms, contact either Chris Hall at the middle school or Aaron Orkisz at the high school.
The middle school band is starting a new program called Smartmusic. The computer-based program gives students online instructions, allowing students to individualize assignments and practice time away from the classroom. Smartmusic gives direct feedback to the student, allowing recording, tuning, group rehearsal and more features promoting quicker learning. Program cost is $25 per student. If anyone would like to help out contact Hall or Orkisz.
For contact information, visit the Goodrich schools website at www.goodrich.k12.mi.us. — K.G.

Memorial service
at Genesys
GRAND BLANC TWP. — The Spiritual Care Department at Genesys Regional Medical Center will conduct a memorial service at 5 p.m. Nov. 8 for families and friends of patients who have passed away during the past year.
The service will be held in the auditorium of Genesys’ Health Park campus, One Genesys Parkway. Individuals wanting the name of a loved one to be announced at the service can call 810-606-5290. — N.B.

Optimist Club
seeks members
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Optimist Club is seeking new members to serve the Grand Blanc community by supporting area youth.
Individuals interested in participating should join the Optimist Club from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at Little Joe’s restaurant, 11518 S. Saginaw St. The Optimists will explain what it means to be a member of the club and discuss the different upcoming events planned to benefit youth in Grand Blanc.
For more information, call Don Brose at 248-736-8833 or e-mail broseelectric@msn.com. — K.S.

Benefit the parents
GRAND BLANC — Grand Blanc High School’s PTO/Partnership group hosts a presentation to parents titled “Navigating the new SchoolFusion web system for maximum benefit,” presented by Todd Dulude, district web coordinator.
The presentation will follow the brief business meeting on Nov. 6. The business meeting starts at 7 p.m., with the presentation approximately at 7:30 p.m.
For information, contact Linda Hoff at HoffPTO@comcast.net or visit the PTO web page at the Grand Blanc high school’s website. — K.G.

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