Fejes named
Teacher of Year
GRAND BLANC — Reid Elementary third-grade teacher Kimberly Fejes was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Fejes was recognized by the group for her efforts in incorporating agricultural concepts into the school science curriculum while meeting school curriculum objectives. Last year, Fejes and other third-grade teachers from Reid took their students to the Birch Run Expo Center for a hands-on experience called “Project R.E.D.” (Rural Education Day).
“Once a year, the Genesee County Farm Bureau recognizes a K-12 teacher who uses agricultural information and real life examples of farm life within their classroom lessons,” said Nancy Birchmeier, the Farm Bureau representative who nominated Fejes. “Kim Fejes showed all of these qualities.” — N.B.

School seeks crafters for fair
GRAND BLANC — Anderson Elementary, 5290 Leroy St., seeks crafters for the school’s holiday craft fair, from 5:30-8 p.m. Nov. 26.
Organizers are looking for homemade items priced $15 and under. Crafters can rent space for $15 for a six-foot table.
Call Amy Rieck at 810-694-9438 or e-mail andersonpartnership@yahoo.com for details. — J.N.

Grand Blanc
recognizes
distinguished alumni
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc High School Alumni Association will honor its 2007 alumni awards winners at an alumni banquet at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Flint Elks Club, 7177 E. Maple Ave.
Six individuals and three Grand Blanc High School athletic teams also will be honored at homecoming.
Individuals being honored are Grand Marshal Bob Burek, Class of 1958; Distinguished Alumni Award winners Mark Dyball, Class of 1975; Chris Odette, Class of 1969; and Jim Tomblinson, Class of 1945; Alumni Achievement Award winner Bob Schlaud, Class of 1981; and Alumni Hero Award winner Dale VanKuren, Class of 1980.
Team honors will go to the cross country teams from the 1970s, the 1957 football team and the 1987 boys’ soccer team.
Reservations can be made by calling 810-591-6021 before Oct. 1. Cost is $30 per person. — N.B.

Memorial run for Reid, West Middle School
GRAND BLANC — A “Steps and Strides for Schools” race is Oct. 20 at Reid Elementary, 2103 Reid Rd. The 5K run begins at 9 a.m., followed by the 5K walk at 9:05 a.m. and the one-mile family run/walk at 10 a.m.
The race is a 10-year anniversary memorial for Benjamin Tyler Baldes, son of Diana Baldes, who organized the race.
Pre-registration fee is $20, and registration the day of the event is $25. Cost is $5 per participant for the one-mile walk/run.
All proceeds from the race will be used to provide scholarships and education programs at Reid Elementary and Grand Blanc West Middle School.
For more information, contact Baldes at 810-394-1969 or di2teach8@aol.com. — N.B.

Discover
family roots
BURTON — The Flint Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Burton Senior Activity Center, 3410 S. Grand Traverse.
Kris Rzepczynski, Library of Michigan Genealogy coordinator, is the featured guest speaker and will discuss Coming to America: Research with Ship Passenger Lists.
The session explores the available U.S. passenger lists and indexes, what information can be found in the lists and research strategies.
A question table is available before the meeting for assistance on genealogical problems. The public is invited to attend. For details, call Lorene Wilson at 810-694-9196. — J.N.

GB Class Reunion
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc High School Class of 1962 is planning a 45th class reunion on Oct. 13 at the Coyote Preserve Golf Club, 9218 Preserve Dr., in Fenton.
Cost is $35 per person. For more information, contact Marjorie Lengyel Burke at 810-695-5537 or e-mail lengyel@netzero.net. — J.N.

Optimist Club
seeks members
GRAND BLANC — The Grand Blanc Optimist Club is seeking new members who want to serve the Grand Blanc community by supporting the area’s youth.
Those interested in participating should join the Optimist Club from 7:30-8:30 p.m. 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.

Collecting household hazardous waste
GENESEE COUNTY — Residents can choose between two locations to drop off hazardous waste materials on Oct. 6 — Water Service Center, 3310 E. Court St., Flint, and Central Elementary, 600 S. State St., Davison. The sites will be open between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Acceptable items include old household pesticides, herbicides, solvents, paint thinners, aerosol cans, oil-based paint, motor oil, mercury, batteries, corrosives and old prescriptions. The sites also will accept up to seven car/truck tires that are off the rim (no tractor or semi tires). The tire collection is sponsored through Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission and Keep Genesee County Beautiful.
These sites will not accept explosive or radioactive materials, medical waste, commercial and industrial wastes, and latex paint.
Genesee County holds these collections twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall. Residents should remember that they should never throw away the above hazardous wastes in their regular trash.
For more information, call MSU Extension at 810-244-8524 or the Genesee County Health Dept. at 810-257-363. — K.S.

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