Suicide has been in the world spotlight, due to the recent and tragic deaths of fashion designer Kate Spade, and Anthony Bourdain – a celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian and television personality. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, suicide is one of the ten leading causes of death in Genesee County, in the State of Michigan and in the nation. These suicides were most commonly caused by firearms, poisoning (including overdose), or suffocation (including hanging), reports Tracey Malin, Clinical Risk Officer at Genesee Health System. Malin took time out of her busy day to answer some questions about the warning signs, prevention efforts and where to go to get help.
Flint’s own Brandon Carr of the Baltimore Ravens and his non-profit, Carr Cares Foundation, will be hosting this charity comedy show. Proceeds will benefit children of Flint. The show will feature DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, and Chico Bean, comedians from MTV & Nick Cannon’s “Wild’N Out” sketch comedy series.
Arborist Erik Hutson of Safari Tree will compare and contrast the anatomy of trees and human beings, including how the vascular systems work, how they react to disease and treatments and nourishment requirements. From 6pm to 7pm. Admission includes the 7pm showing of Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe.
There is only one Marc Jacobson. For over ten years, he has been the morning reporter at WJRT-TV ABC 12 News, reporting stories to the viewers in his own unique and funny way. He gets up at 2:30am to be at the station by 3:30am – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Full of energy, he flies out the door each day to report on things ranging from community events to serial slasher killings and everything in between. Each day has a different story to tell. “That’s what I love!” he exclaims. “People are always asking where Marc is going to be next.”
The Junior League of Flint recently celebrated their 90th anniversary. Incorporated in 1928, this women’s group has maintained its focus on the health, well-being and education of women and children in the Flint community through ongoing volunteerism, donations and fundraising for local nonprofits. The mission includes developing its volunteers through training and education into leadership roles with an emphasis that self-improvement adds to the community.
In 1997, Mara Jevera Fulmer was living in Fiji. Six years into her position as art director, senior graphic artist and acting senior photographer at the University of the South Pacific, she was ready for a change. When a position opened up at Mott Community College, she boarded a plane to Flint. It wasn’t for just any position that she moved from her tropical island home – it was for the singular opportunity to develop and found the graphic design program at Mott Community College (MCC).
A Youtube video posted after Flint Powers Catholic won its second girls soccer state championship in dominating fashion last June, perfectly captures the camaraderie, skills, team chemistry and resiliency that make the program one of the state’s finest.
Local options for healthy eating range from establishments that are generations strong, to a few that are less than a couple of years old. But, when it comes to fresh, locally-sourced foods and a focus on getting the best nutrition from every meal, Greater Flint has what you need.
The excitement is mounting for one lovely Flint native. Talisha Nicole Gilbert, who was crowned Ms. Black Michigan USA in November 2017, is heading to Washington D.C. in July to represent her state in a national pageant, Ms. Black USA. “I’m extremely excited!” Gilbert exclaims. “I’m thrilled at just having the opportunity to be a part of it.” Ms. Black USA is the premier pageant for women of color. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities to outstanding young women of color and to develop the “whole woman, mind, body and spirit.”
Every Thursday morning, you can find Annie Van Leuven hopping onto a golf cart at Fenton Farms Golf Club in Fenton with her daughter Karen, and granddaughter, Camille. Annie, who celebrates her 100th birthday on June 8, has golfed on Fenton Farms Ladies Day for 49 years. It’s a little tougher for her to swing a golf club these days, she admits, so she uses a swingless driver, which drives the ball about 200 yards. But, she chips and putts unassisted. At one point, she was in the Champion Flight – now in Flight 3, she says she isn’t the worst golfer. “It’s a lot like bowling: some days you’ve got it and some days you don’t,” she laughs. This spunky, soon-to-be-centenarian not only golfs weekly, she drives a brand-new Equinox, lives independently in Burton and enjoys good health. Annie took up golf when she was 50 and remembers when it was considered a man’s game. “Back in the day, women couldn’t go out on the course until after 1pm on Sundays!” she exclaims.
