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Flushing teen loses father, friend in same week
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Friday October 03, 2008, 5:04 PM
FLUSHING, Michigan — "They are probably up there in heaven laughing at us," said Anthony Senchak, 17, of his father and a good friend who died in separate incidents last month.
Anthony is cherishing memories of his father, David, who died of a heart attack at age 46 on Sept. 27, and his good friend Alexa Woodfield, who died in a car accident Sept. 24.
David SenchakAnthony said Alexa, 17, was one of his good friends and was on the Powers Catholic High School Homecoming Court with him.
Anthony, now a junior at Powers, met Alexa in seventh grade at a dance.
"She was probably the nicest person I'd ever met. She got me to meet other people. She was outgoing, not afraid to introduce herself to anyone," Anthony said.
His father died the day students and families celebrated a Mass for Alexa. David Senchak was fishing at his new house on Lake Fenton when he had a heart attack and fell into the water.
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Post a comment | View commentsFlint men's night of crime Sept. 30 ends in Flushing
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Monday October 06, 2008, 8:12 AM
FLUSHING, Michigan — A night of crime for two Flint men ended in Flushing Township and the City of Flushing on Oct. 1.
Michigan State Police pursued the men Tuesday night when they saw them stealing gas at Lacure Elementary School in Thetford Township. They were driving a van filled with guns, machetes, liquor and other items stolen from Clio businesses and homes.
The men crashed their van into a car parked at a home where Stanley Road dead ends at McKinley Road in Flushing Township at about 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.
Continue reading "Flint men's night of crime Sept. 30 ends in Flushing" »Dixie Deva teaches seniors how to beat the food inflation blues with cost-saving cooking tips
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Sunday October 05, 2008, 8:30 PM
FLUSHING, Michigan — Joyce Bellaire said she knew it was bad when the cashier apologized for some sharp price increases during a recent trip to the store.
Bellaire, 70, of Flushing Township said increases at the grocery store caused her to consider cutting back on the food she buys and on what she refers to as "the non-essentials" like chocolate and potato chips.
"I noticed eggs have gone up so much the last year that I might start getting half a dozen instead of a dozen," Bellaire said.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the price of eggs increased 6.9 percent between August 2007 and August 2008.
"Divine Dixie Deva" Kathryn McAllister prepares a dish and talks about the preparation at the Flushing Area Senior Center.Flushing gears up for week of homecoming fun
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Sunday October 05, 2008, 9:17 AM
Flushing High School's Homecoming football game is Friday. The senior student court and underclassmen attendants are (back, from left): Seniors Ethan Degalan, Johnny Hinsberg, Joey Scherba, and Emily Williams; juniors Nolan Ward and Alyssa Hearin; and sophomore Tom Smith. Front, from left are: Seniors Hannah Meiklejohn, Emily Weber, Heather Pratt, and Chris Dao; freshman Nick Racette; senior R.V. Mendoza; freshman Alexis Bois; and sophomore Mehgan Ott. Sophomore Danielle Deloney is not pictured. It's all part of the high school's Egyptian theme this year.
"I think the Egyptian theme is real versatile with the floats and the dance," said Student Council President Tamer Abuaita, 16.
Events start at 7 p.m. Monday, when the senior and junior girls will face off for the Powder Puff football game. Some of the junior and senior boys will stand in as cheerleaders.
From left, Adrianne Bright and Ali Huber, both 14, make a knight with a garbage bag and duct tape for the freshman float that will be in the homecoming parade Friday.Gensee County senior centers feel the pinch of the increase in senior population
by Ashley A. Smith | The Flint Journal
Sunday October 05, 2008, 4:45 AM
Harold Eichorn of Swartz Creek calls a trump during a game of euchre at the Swartz Creek Senior Center.SWARTZ CREEK, Michigan — While the projected burst in the senior citizen population is not expected for a few more years, there are already signs that the senior population is growing.
"In my neighborhood there are a lot of seniors, probably more than there are people with school-age children," said Angel Roberts, 39, of Swartz Creek.
Roberts, who lives in the Lindenwood Farms subdivision of Swartz Creek, said she feels the neighborhood is more peaceful and quiet as it has gotten older.
According to the U.S. Census, from 2000 to 2006 in Genesee County the population of people 60 and older increased from 15.4 percent to 17 percent.
The Swartz Creek Senior Center has been feeling the brunt of an increase in new members this year more than in the past.
Craft shows allow opportunities to buy unique gifts, see area talent and find seasonal decorations
by Nikki Brand | The Community Newspapers
Saturday October 04, 2008, 8:34 PM
Todd Thurlow of Mt. Morris, a glass blower, demonstrates his craft at the craft show Diehl's Orchard in Holly Township.
Shoppers of all ages attend the craft show at Diehl's Orchard in Holly Township. Denise Smith of Holly exclaimed "I don't think I've ever seen anything like this," after buying a hand-carved wooden clock that resembled a watch at a craft show at Diehl's Orchard and Cider Mill on Sept. 28.
"I don't think I see anything the same," Smith, 37, said after walking around the approximately 50 booths at the show.
At least 28 craft shows are scheduled around Genesee County from Oct. 5 through mid-December.
The following is not meant to be a complete list. Upcoming area craft shows include:
• Oct. 5: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Montrose Orchards, 12473 Seymour Road. Details: (810) 639-6971.
• Oct. 5: noon-6 p.m., craft show at Porter's Orchards Farm Market, 12160 Hegel Road, Goodrich. Details: (810) 636-7156.
• Oct. 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Swartz Creek High School Junior Class Craft Bazaar at Swartz Creek High School, 1 Dragon Drive, Swartz Creek. Details: (810) 635-8760.
• Oct. 18: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Randels 33rd Annual Craft Show, 1300 N. Linden Road, Flint Township. Details: (810) 591-3250.
• Oct. 18-19: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 18th Annual Fall Spectacular Craft Show sponsored by the Davison Wrestling Boosters, Davison High School, 1250 N. Oak Road, Davison. Details: (810) 658-0440 or (810) 658-8080.
• Oct. 25: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fall Arts & Crafts Show, sponsored by the Holy Family 55 and Over Group, Father Bush Parish Center name of center, 11824 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Details: (810) 629-9554.
• Oct. 26: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fall Arts & Crafts Show, sponsored by the Holy Family 55 and Over Group, Father Bush Parish Center, 11824 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Details: (810) 629-9554.
• Nov. 1: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Countryside Crafters Fair, Elmer Knopf Learning Center, 1493 W. Maple Ave., Flint. Details: (810) 591-4489.
• Nov. 1: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., First Frost Arts and Crafts Fair, Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint. Details: (810) 234-1695.
• Nov. 2: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., First Frost Arts and Crafts Fair, Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St., Flint. Details: (810) 234-1695.
• Nov. 2: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Fenton High School Craft Show, 4070 Lahring Road, Linden. Details: Carolyn at (810) 591-2529.
• Nov. 8: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene Craft Show, 7154 S. Morrish Road, Swartz Creek. Details: Tracie Austin, (810) 621-5599 or tjaustin99@aol.com.
• Nov. 8: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Country Craft Bazaar sponsored by Krafty Krafters at Messiah Lutheran Church, 520 Butler St., Clio. Details: (810) 686-0740.
• Nov. 15: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Flushing Craft Bazaar sponsored by Flushing Women's Club, at Flushing High School, 5039 Deland Road, Flushing. Details: Irene Spinney (810) 659-1194.
• Nov. 15: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davison Veterans of Foreign Wars 4087 Craft Show, 9474 Lapeer Road, Davison. Details: (810) 653-1302.
• Nov. 20-22: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 20-21 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 22 Davison Country Club Craft Show, 9512 Lippincott Blvd. Details: Lynn Edgar (810) 653-5957.
• Nov 21-22: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Flushing Holiday Treasures & Craft Tour, a tour of nine homes -- download map at www.flushingcrafttour.com. Details: GayLynn Kinter, (810) 625-0240.
• Dec. 6: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Robert Arts & Crafts Show, 310 N. Cherry St., Flushing. Details: (810) 659-1722 or (810) 659-2501.
• Dec. 6-7: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 18th Annual Christmas Craft Show sponsored by the Davison Wrestling Boosters, Davison High School, 1250 N. Oak Road, Davison. Details: (810) 658-0440 or (810) 658-8080.
• Dec. 6: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Davison Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4087 Ladies Auxiliary craft show, 9474 Lapeer Road, Davison. Details: (810) 653-1302.
Elms Elementary School completes environmental trail for students and public to use
by Nikki Brand | The Flushing Observer Saturday October 04, 2008, 1:00 PM
FLUSHING TOWNHIP, Michigan — What started out as a place for students to learn about nature has turned into a "beautiful and refreshing oasis" the entire community can enjoy.
After nine years of work on athe 220-yard trail, the ribbon was cut at a ceremony Sept. 25 for the Elms Environmental Kingdom Sept. 25 next to Elms Elementary School, 6125 N. Elms Road.
Teachers Mary Putnam and Debbie Pierce, now retired, started work on the trail in 1999.
"I would bring my music classes out here when I was still teaching and show them the plants and the snakes and the frogs, and we would sing out here," said Pierce, who retired in 2006.
Cody Caverly examines some berries in the Elms Environmental Kingdom, piquing the interest of fellow fourth-grade classmate Jessica Taylor.John McCain's brother, Joe, stumps in Linden
by Kristin Longley | The Flint Journal
Friday October 03, 2008, 7:59 PM
John McCain's brother, Joe, campaigns on behalf of the Republican presidential candidate Friday in Linden. Joe McCain shows off his brother's bomber jacket to veteran Gary Mahnke, member of the VFW 4642 Post in LInden.LINDEN, Michigan -- Joking that he's a "discount John McCain," the Republican presidential nominee's younger brother fired up veterans at a campaign rally Friday afternoon, the day after McCain announced he is pulling out of Michigan.
In an intimate town hall setting at the local VFW hall, Joe McCain told a few dozen spectators that his heroic older brother is the man America needs in the White House in the challenging years ahead.
"When the proverbial phone rings at 3 o'clock in the morning, you want John McCain to answer," he said. "He can make the tough decisions."
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