Flint’s very own, Sophie Mary Kurys – better known as The Flint Flash – made the city proud from 1943 to 1952 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Born on May 14, 1925, the 5’5” 120-pound girl was 18 years old when she tried out for the Racine Belles. She was their pitcher, but was also fast; in 80 percent of the games, she stole at least one base, with an average of 150 steals per season between 1944 and 1950. Her career high was 201 bases in 1946, but she broke the World Record with a total of 1,114 stolen bases.
The growing arts scene in Downtown Flint has another boost with the opening of the world-class Mott-Warsh Collection. Co-Founded by Maryanne Mott, the new gallery will feature works by artists of the African diaspora. The Mott-Warsh Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday, 11am to 6pm and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm. The gallery will be open until 9pm on the second Friday of each month for Flint ArtWalk. It is located on the corner of S. Saginaw Street and E. Court Street (entrance). For more information, visit www.m-wc.org.
Here is a fun look at MCM’s July cover photoshoot. Our photographer caught the action over several hours as graffiti artist (lawyer by day), Charles Boike, turned The Block into an awesome work of art!
Early in life, John Matonich watched his mother give her time to the community through civic involvement. He fondly remembers how she served on the local school board and was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club and other organizations. “My mother was a big believer in joining things,” he says. “She believed in belonging to various groups and helping people.”
At Buckham Gallery, the exhibition, “Solar Intensity” features artists: Kenneth Hakala, Craig Hinshaw, Mary Beth Koszut, and Bernd Miesing. The show runs from June 10 to July 2. The gallery is located at 134 ½ Second Street, and is open Thursday through Saturday, 12pm to 5:30pm.
As we wrap up the first year of My City Wellness, I’m very excited about this issue – the word groundbreaking comes to mind.
For many of us, the thought of undergoing surgery is terrifying – so, My City Wellness “scrubbed in” to get up close with a group of talented local physicians as they performed a variety of procedures. Our sincerest thanks to doctors Culver, Dobies, Lesneski, Margni, Palavali, and Waters for their gracious cooperation in creating this special section.
McLaren is a hospital organization well-respected and highly-esteemed in not only Genesee County, but in other parts of Michigan, as well. Certainly, staff members who work with patients every day contribute to the great reputation; but behind every great organization is a great team, and a great team requires a great leader.
Staying active is imperative to living a long, healthy and happy life. Lifestyles that incorporate a variety of physical, mental and social activities can really enhance the lives of seniors during their “Golden Years.” Studies have shown that even moderate to light exercise and physical activity can improve the health of individuals who are frail or have health issues that accompany aging. For many seniors, independence is vital to their quality of life. By increasing your physical activity, you can remain strong and fit, allowing you to continue independently doing the things you like to do.
