The City of Flint and Mayor Sheldon Neeley recently welcomed a new staff member in Emily Doerr, Director of Planning and Development.
The roar of the crowd, the high-fives and fist-bumps, the heckles and jokes, the smiles and praise, the outreach and community all play a large role in Caeden Hunter’s years at Michigan State University, as they do for many who enjoy the academics and camaraderie of a university experience. Hunter’s experience, however, was enjoyed from a unique – and secret – perspective. You could even say he looked at it through a whole different set of eyes, literally. “I was Sparty for all four years,” he explains, “and it was awesome to be able to do all the things that Sparty does for the University and the East Lansing community.”
In June 2013, the debut issue of My City Magazine hit the streets and it was an immediate hit with readers throughout Greater Flint and Genesee County. That inaugural publication, sporting a cover graced with the beautiful historical statues of Billy Durant and J. Dallas Dort, was the beginning of ten years of positive stories and coverage of the great people and great things about Greater Flint. It opened with stories highlighting McLaren’s new Hospitality House, the Flint Soup start-up project, The Humane Society’s Paws on Parade fundraiser and the Hurley Miracle Dinner. Also in its pages were stories about the Flint Farmers’ Market, the Flint City Derby Girls and much more. MCM’s beloved history stories began with the tale of the man who drove a nation, the one and only Billy Durant. It was a magazine born to change the narrative and outside perceptions of Flint and for a decade – over 150 issues – Team My City has not wavered in that mission.
At the helm of one of the country’s most respected junior college programs stands Steve Schmidt, Head Coach of the MCC Men’s Basketball team for more than three decades. This spring, he was nominated for induction into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame – the only Junior College representative on a ballot.
My Bees Nest LLC is the City of Flint’s first local apiary/beekeeping business and is owned and operated by Jason Bey. And what began as a hobby has become a successful enterprise and a life-changing journey for the Flint native. “My hobby turned into a business,” he says with a smile.
Thriving Schools. Thriving Families. Thriving Communities. Thriving Kids. These components make up the core of the new Flint Center for Educational Excellence. And Ja’Nel Jamerson EdD, Executive Director, is working hard to help kids in Flint thrive. The Center, which is expected to be up and running in July, leads and coordinates six cooperative efforts, according to Jamerson. The Center supports two sites and has a partnership with GISD. “We want to make sure Flint kids have access to the highest quality education available,” he says.
When you’re considering a move, determining where you’d like to be isn’t always as easy as it seems. In our local area, we are fortunate to have so many options. Whether it is lake life, downtown living, suburban family life, or the highly-coveted natural setting on a large private rural parcel, there is something for everyone.
Yes, it was a trip of a lifetime. In March, ten lucky students of the Mott Community College Culinary Arts Institute traveled to Spain to study at the Culinary Institute of Barcelona (CIB) for ten days. “This was the first study-abroad trip for Mott Culinary students,” states Chef Mark Handy, an MCC instructor who accompanied the group on their amazing trip.
The crime of human trafficking is at an epidemic level and the statistics are concerning. It is the fastest growing organized crime, estimated to generate $150 billion globally including an annual $32 billion in the United States. There are an estimated 4.8 million victims of sex trafficking in the U.S., 99% of whom are women and young girls. Just over one quarter are children. “The average age of a victim at the onset is between 12 and 14 years old,” says Ashley Chandler, Director of Finance for Prism Project, “and it happens in every zip code.” The outcome for victims of sex trafficking is extremely dire. “The average life expectancy of a victim is seven years,” Chandler adds. “Their deaths could be the result of physical abuse, drug overdose or suicide. Almost 45% of victims die by suicide.” The problem is immense and it is happening right now all over the country.
For many of us, summertime brings back memories of visiting a family member’s house on the lake and all of the good times we had. Doing cannonballs off the dock, being pulled behind a boat on a tube and flying off to roaring laughter from friends, being able to “stand up” on water skis for the first time, early morning fishing … the list goes on. Here are five reasons to search for that lakeside property you’ve always wanted.
In February of this year, the Davison Auto Tech program was named one of the Top 4 in the nation as a finalist in the O’Reilly Auto Parts “Tomorrow’s Technician School of the Year” competition earning the program a $500 dollar gift card. “Our program went up against colleges, vocational schools and other high school programs across the country,” said Davison Auto Tech Teacher Andrew Michalik. “It’s a big honor and we are very proud of our program and our students.”
Heather Hebner’s chicken journey began around ten years ago.
