It’s inevitable: as we and our parents get older, new challenges and situations arise. Our physical and financial health may falter, we may lose a partner, and we may need a little more help navigating our day-to-day lives. In the later years, a change in living arrangement or social situation may be in order. There
When My City stopped by Bishop Airport for a visit with Director, Jim Rice, it was a Casual Friday. Nearing the end of their day, the staff was chatting, anticipating the weekend. At the center of the high-spirited group was Jim, who wasn’t just looking forward to the weekend; he is also eagerly anticipating his
The month of November is dedicated to remembering and honoring our military veterans, and ceremonies are held in Flint and communities all around Genesee County on November 11, Veteran’s Day. Jack Wiltz, a handsome and spry 94-year-old, will be celebrating the day as a proud veteran of World War II. Jack and his wife, Joan,
In a city of nearly 100,000 people facing the challenges of de-industrialization, stories of tragic loss and redemption are not wanting; the following is one of that kind. For those who know him, the name Sanford Hoyle evokes overwhelming joy. For those who do not, the subsequent account of Hoyle’s life will introduce you to
The sweet, rich scent of tobacco fills the air at Paul’s Pipe Shop and Pipe Hospital in Downtown Flint. While owner Paul Spaniola spends most of his time these days at his home in Swartz Creek, every nook and cranny of his shop is filled with tidbits, treasures and fond memories of his long and
With summer in full swing and the drudgeries of school days a distant memory, the reader may feel it a grievous tax on his time to study an article about education. But let’s take a moment to recognize a man who will not be returning to school when the hot summer sun is replaced by
Dr. Dan and Mary Ryan have lived in their Flint home in Woodcroft Estates for 26 years with their cats, Calvin and Chanel. The couple’s love of art is evident in the beautiful framed paintings adorning the walls throughout their home. The English Tudor-style house, surrounded by extensive gardens, was built in 1938 by Theodore
Accomplished author and veteran Flint Police officer Brian Willingham is a man committed to service. The Flint native devoted seven years to the United States Army; he saw the fall of the Berlin Wall while stationed in Germany at the end of the Cold War. Now in his 15th year with the Flint Police Department,
