McGrath students
donate eyeglasses
GRAND BLANC — McGrath Elementary students presented 135 donated eyeglasses on Dec. 11 to the Grand Blanc Rotary Club for its “Avoidable Blindness” program.
The students collected the glasses throughout November. The Rotarians will donate the eyeglasses to people in third world countries and Mexico. — N.B.

Cell phones
for soldiers
GRAND BLANC TWP. — Rollhaven Skating Center, 5315 S. Saginaw St., is the official drop off site for cell phones for soldiers. People can bring in their old cell phones and redeem it for a free skating pass to any open session.
Old cell phone are turned into minutes on a phone card for soldiers overseas. For more information, call 810-694-4533 or visit www.rollhaven.com. — N.B.

Regional trails,
greenway summit
FLINT — Citizen advocates, community planners, local officials and those wanting to make a difference should plan to attend the Regional Trails and Greenways Summit 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Harding Mott University Center at University of Michigan-Flint.
Participants will learn how to create a winning trail project, funding opportunities for trails, maximize a community’s natural resources, promote bicycling and walking, invigorate the local economy and build a vibrant community.
For more information, contact Heidi Phaneuf at 810-257-3010 or e-mail hphaneuf@co.genesee.mi.us. — N.B.

Shovel sidewalks
and steps for safety
MICHIGAN — The United States Postal Service asks that homeowners remember to keep the walks and steps leading up to their doors clear of snow and ice to provide safe pathways for mail carriers.
“Our carriers want to do the best possible job for their customers, but slips and falls during the winter really take a toll on their health and safety,” said Dan Orton, spokesperson for the Postal Service’s Southeast Michigan District.
For those with curb-mounted or roadside mailboxes, try to ensure the mounds of snow and ice that pile up around the mailboxes does not become excessive.
“This enables postal vehicles to safely approach and pull away from mailboxes, and also makes it safer for customers to retrieve their mail,” Orton said.
For more information about the U.S. Postal Service, go to www.usps.com. — K.S.

Health Screenings at Courtland
BURTON — Free blood pressure tests are offered the first Wednesday of each month at Courtland Center, 4226 East Court Street, in the center court. Cholesterol and glucose tests are $10.
The screenings are generally held from 8-11 a.m. For details, call 810-606-6265. — K.S.

Village parking
reminder
GOODRICH — The Village of Goodrich reminds residents that parking on or along any public street, road or highway within village limits is prohibited by ordinance between 2-7 a.m. daily.
Parking also is prohibited during the effective period of a snow emergency. The motor vehicle code prohibits the disposing of ice or snow in a road right-of-way by individuals or contracted snow removal companies. — N.B.

Bloodborne pathogens
FLINT — The Genesee-Lapeer Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts a bloodborne pathogens class from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 24 at its Flint location, 1401 S. Grand Traverse St.
The new class is designed to provide people with an understanding of how bloodborne pathogens are spread; how to prevent exposure incidents; practicing good hygiene; and recognizing, reporting and following up on employee exposures to infectious materials.
Cost is $20 and includes a course booklet. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 810-744-6405. — N.B.

Volunteer training
DAVISON — Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan’s Hospice Service invites men and women of all ages to join its volunteer team.
A volunteer training session is 1-4 p.m. Jan. 15 at the VNS of Michigan Building, 1515 Cal Dr. Anyone can become a volunteer, and training is free. No medical background is needed and no medical procedures are involved.
For more information or to register, call Jaime Zerka at 800-206-4806 or 810-496-8779. — N.B.

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