Mock disaster drill
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc High School-West Campus parking lot will be the scene of a mock disaster drill from 12:15-2:15 p.m. May 23.
The drill, a staged three-car accident including a “drunk” driver and a family, is in conjunction with the Grand Blanc Fire Dept., local police departments, ambulance services, and will include a medical helicopter.
School and local emergency officials want to assure parents that the accident scenario is only a drill: “With all of the emergency vehicles, I am concerned that parents will get nervous if they don’t know what is going on,” fire fighter Lauren Golembiewski said.
The disaster drill — which is not open to the public — is specifically for the health occupations class, but members of the senior class will witness the mock disaster as well. — J.N.

Hart out of the running for Oxford Supt.
GOODRICH — Goodrich schools Superintendent Kimberley Hart is no longer in the running for the superintendent position at Oxford Area Community Schools.
The Oxford district’s website announced that three candidates were selected for second interviews: William C. Skilling, Robert K. Barnes and Dale F. Martin.
Hart, who had her interview last week, had been one of eight candidates to begin the initial interview process with the Oxford board.
The remaining candidates are scheduled to be interviewed this week.
Hart had been one of two finalists for the Kenowa school district in the Grand Rapids area, but the postition was offered to the other candidate. — N.B.

Raising funds for robotics
DAVISON — The Goodrich High School FIRST Robotics Team will hold a fundraiser at Italia Gardens in Davison on May 23 from 4-9 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Goodrich 494 and 70 FIRST Robotics Team. Diners are asked to say they are supporting the Goodrich High School robotics team fundraiser when dining in or ordering take out.
For more information, contact Lisa Hieber at 810-241-9677. — N.B.

District receives achievement award
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Community School District was presented with the “District Accreditation Quality Achievement Award” by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Grand Blanc is the first district in the state to receive this honor.
Last spring, a North Central Quality Assurance Team visited each school in the district and spoke to parents and other community members about their experiences with the district. Staff members also were asked to explain their participation in school improvement programs to the team.
A spokesperson for the district said, “This distinction benefits our students, parents and community by providing assurance that Grand Blanc schools are meeting and exceeding the expectations of a quality school system.” — A.S.

Healthy eating for kids
GRAND BLANC — Parents of Grand Blanc students are now able to track the eating habits of their children and check their lunch account balances on the district’s new Food Service Management System.
Earlier this week, a letter was sent home with each student’s individualized user ID and password. These may be used at
gbplink.grandblancschools.org.
For information, call Karen Smith, Grand Blanc Community Schools Food Service Director, at 810-591-6674. — A.S.

Senior awards
GRAND BLANC — Grand Blanc High School, 12500 Holly Rd., announces its senior awards night at 7 p.m. May 30 in the high school auditorium.
For more information, call the school at 810-591-6634. — N.B.

No burning permits
GRAND BLANC TWP. — The fire department is no longer issuing burning permits for Grand Blanc Township residents. The department resumes issuing burning permits on Oct. 15 this year through April 30, 2008.
The fire department does not issue burning permits to City of Grand Blanc residents any time of the year. — J.N.

Car wash benefits cancer research
GRAND BLANC TWP. — The State Bank hosts a Car Wash for a Cure fundraiser from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1 in the parking lot of its 1401 East Hill Road branch office.
Proceeds from the $5 per vehicle car wash benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s annual fundraiser, with people forming teams and taking turns walking around a track over a 24-hour period to raise donations and awareness for cancer survivors, cancer research and other ACS programs.
The Grand Blanc Relay for Life begins at 10 a.m. June 2 in the Grand Blanc High School upper parking lot.
For more information or to make a donation, call The State Bank at 810-603-9500. — J.N.

Schools announce use of automated system
GRAND BLANC — Beginning next fall, parents of students at Grand Blanc elementary and middle schools will receive notifications of attendance problems, school events and weather or other emergencies through an automated phone system.
The SynreVoice parent notification system, already used at the high school, automatically dials students’ homes and leaves a recorded message. “In the event of an emergency, we could get a call out to parents very quickly,” said Dana Taylor, director of business affairs for the district.
Annual cost for parents to subscribe to the system is $2.50. — N.B.

Recycle hazardous materials
GRAND BLANC — The Genesee County Health Dept. hosts a household hazardous waste collection day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 19. Acceptable materials include household pesticides, herbicides, solvents, paint thinners, aerosol cans, oil-based paint, motor oil, mercury, batteries, corrosives and old prescriptions. Up to 12 tires will be accepted, but must be off the rim.
Unacceptable materials include explosive and radioactive materials, medical waste, commercial and industrial wastes, and latex paint. Collection takes place at Grand Blanc West High School, One Jewett Trail. For more information, call the Genesee County Health Department at 810-257-3603. — M.S.

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