Fund established
for Holy Family
GRAND BLANC — To coincide with the celebration of National Catholic Schools Week (January 28-February 3), a permanently endowed fund was established by a local, anonymous family to benefit Holy Family Catholic School.
“Grants from the fund will help our school fulfill its mission challenging students to embrace the gospel message, achieve academic excellence and make a difference in the world,” said Father John Swait.
This parish school was founded in 1956 and currently serves about 540 pre-school through eighth-grade students from throughout Genesee County. Gifts made to Holy Family Catholic School Fund qualify for a special Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit. — M.S.

City Market
featured
GRAND BLANC — The City of Grand Blanc’s open-air market (aka farmers’ market) has been featured in the February issue of The Vegetable Growers News, a monthly trade newspaper for vegetable growers and the vegetable industry.
The newspaper has covered timely issues affecting growers across the nation for over 35 years, according to the Vegetable Growers website. To read the article, go to www.vegetablegrowers-news.com.
The city began the farmer’s market last summer to support local farmers and provide citizens with fresh, locally-grown produce, including many organically-grown fruits and vegetables. The market will return in May and runs through the end of October, weather permitting.
For more information on the farmer’s market, or for an application and contact information, visit www.cityofgrandblanc.com and click the “City Notices” link. — J.N.

Nominees sought
GRAND BLANC TWP. — Health Access, a grant-funded program for the uninsured and underinsured in Genesee County, is currently looking for nominations for its third annual Community Caring Awards.
The awards honor businesses, organizations and individuals who provide donated or discounted services and supplies to the uninsured or those who donate their time to addressing uninsured issues locally and nationally. Winners will be recognized at a breakfast April 27 during Cover the Uninsured Week.
Nominees must meet the following criteria: must provide financial assistance for services or supplies; must provide discounted or in-kind services; must volunteer time to address the issues of the uninsured.
The deadline to submit nominees is Feb. 20. Nomination forms are available at www.healthaccessprogram.org or by calling 810-232-4200. — P.H.

Tree restoration
GRAND BLANC — The City of Grand Blanc is participating in the ROOT (Restoration of Our Trees) program, helping to replant trees lost to the invasive emerald ash borer.
Anyone in the area can apply to purchase up to two trees — sugar maple, red maple, Littleleaf Linden, Ginkgo, northern red oak or Tuliptree. Cost is $21 per tree. Trees come in seven-gallon baskets and are 6-8 feet tall.
Order forms are available at City Hall or on the city website, www.cityofgrandblanc.com to download beginning today. Only 200 trees are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trees must be picked up between 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 21 at the City DPW, 507 E. Grand Blanc Rd. — J.N.

Volunteer
fundraising
FLINT — The Salvation Army of Genesee County would like to thank the community for their generous support of the 2006 Red Kettle Campaign Drive.
“We were so blessed by the public’s outpour of support that our $600,000 campaign goal was exceeded by over $69,000,” said Captain John Williams, County Commander of the Salvation Army’s Genesee chapter.
A large portion of this year’s campaign success was related to the many organizations, service groups, schools and individuals who volunteered to help ring bells at over 65 kettle locations throughout Genesee County, Williams said.
The Salvation Army is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in need. For information, call 810-232-2196. — M.S.

Scrapbookers
wanted
GOODRICH — The Goodrich High School Choir is seeking scrapbookers for its second annual Goodrich High School Crop Fundraiser from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Feb. 3 in the school cafeteria.
Admission is $30 pre-paid and includes a catered lunch and dinner, refreshments and snacks, and an opportunity to win raffles and door prizes.
Completed registration forms and checks made payable to Goodrich Vocal Music should be mailed to: Jennifer Davis, Goodrich High School, 8029 S. Gale Rd., Goodrich, MI 48438.
For information, contact Jennifer Davis at 810-591-2251 or e-mail jdavis@goodrich.k-12.mi.us. — M.S.

Genesys recognized
GRAND BLANC TWP. — Genesys Hospital was honored by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare ratings company, for outstanding clinical performance for the fifth year in a row.
The 2007 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence is given to hospitals in the top five percent nationwide in a study of mortality and complication rates. Genesys also ranked in the top five percent of many clinical areas, including pulmonary care, stroke care, cardiac care, gastroenterology and critical care.
“Saving and improving the lives of people in this community is the top priority for our physicians, nurses and staff,” said Norma Hagenow, CEO of Genesys Health Systems. — P.H.

Meeting tonight
GRAND BLANC TWP. — The Grand Blanc Township planning commission meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the township government center, and representatives from Meijer, Inc. are expected to present more information about a proposed store and gas station at Holly and Baldwin roads.
Tonight’s agenda is available online at www.twp.grand-blanc.mi.us. — P.H.

Skate time
GRAND BLANC — An ice skating rink has been constructed at Physicians Park and will be open this Saturday at noon.
Normal hours will be Monday-Sunday, noon-10 p.m., depending on conditions. The rink is lit for evening skating. There will be no skate rentals or attendant on duty and no cost for admission.
For questions, call Grand Blanc Parks and Recreation at 810-694-0101. — P.H.

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