While a surgeon is the “star” of the O.R., they couldn’t perform their jobs without the skill and reliability of the operating room nurses. O.R. nurses provide care and support to patients before, during and after surgery. In honor of the hard work and dedication of these highly-skilled nurses, Operating Room Nurse Day is

“The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams.” – Henry David Thoreau Jim Withers’ day is filled with passion for bees. A beekeeper for the past nine years, he can talk for hours and hours about the subject he loves. In 2006, Jim retired from General Motors at 50 years old. He did

Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad are the “best-kept secrets in Genesee County,” according to Denise Bowles, who was appointed manager of the place in January. And, she has met the challenge with great enthusiasm. She can be seen walking throughout the village with a cell phone and walkie-talkie, greeting staff and visitors with a big

Doug Brody is the PGA Head Professional at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc. He grew up in a home in Linden, near the 1st tee at Spring Meadows Golf Club. “I grew up playing golf,” he says with a smile. “And my dad was a good player.” Doug is a graduate

When the curtain goes up on the stage at The Whiting, there are many people behind the scenes who help make the magic happen. Ken Harris is one of those people. He is the House Electrician, but he isn’t a “real” electrician. He is responsible for all aspects of the lighting and all that goes

“Four things belong to a judge: To hear cautiously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly, to decide impartially.” ~Socrates This year, Honorable Duncan M. Beagle celebrates 25 years on the bench. He is currently one of five Family Court judges in Genesee County. He also presides over three specialty courts — a Drug Court for

Radio personality George McIntyre wears many hats at Townsquare Media. He is an on-air host at CARS 108, as well as the assistant program director, music director, and the IT manager for the company’s entire cluster of six radio stations. George became interested in radio broadcasting at a young age. “I was bitten by the

Dr. Joe Hendricks and his wife, Dr. Susan Hendricks, are the owners of Briarwood Veterinary Hospital in Grand Blanc, where they have provided gentle care to pets in a stress-free environment for many years. Dr. Joe was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and obtained his degree at the University of California-Davis School of

J.R. Kirtek has been forecasting the weather for mid-Michigan for 23 years. Chief Meteorologist at ABC12 News, he is the weather anchor for the 5pm, 6pm, and 11pm news broadcasts. J.R.’s day usually begins at 2pm when he arrives at the station to prepare his forecast before going on the air. His workday ends typically

Randy Matteson has been an officer with the Flint Police Department since April 2004. After graduating from Clio High School, he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life, so he went to college and earned his degree in Criminal Justice at Mott Community College. “It was the best decision I’ve made,” he

It’s that time of year … when scary things happen and zombies are spotted all around the Greater Flint Area. My City Magazine went on a quest to see what they could dig up and we didn’t have to dig very far. Kristina Lakey of Flint is an interpreter for the deaf by day –

As we have watched Vehicle City undergo revitalization over the last several years, General Motors has also been going through a transformation – and a good one – especially at Flint Assembly, which is the oldest GM assembly plant in North America, having opened in 1947. Going from bankruptcy a few years back to a