Oliver T’s Market is a specialty food and beverage store – but it’s not just a store; it’s been a Grand Blanc institution for nearly three decades. Initially built in 1987 by the Hamel family, this intriguing lifestyle market that is geared toward entertaining has been co-owned by Frank and Joann Capoccia since 1990. All
Through the surrounding grounds of Genesys Regional Medical Center and the Genesys Athletic Club winds two one-mile walking trails open to Genesys patients and staff and the community at large to use as a natural resource for continued good health. Funding for the maintenance of the trails is provided by the Genesys Volunteers. The one-mile
Some say that history is a series of stories, but at the Grand Blanc Heritage Museum, history is a collection of artifacts. Under the direction of Dan Harrett, the Grand Blanc Heritage Association has curated historical items from the community since 1972. My City visited the beautifully maintained museum, located within the historic First Congregational
For upperclassmen in American high schools, spring is more accurately described as “prom season.” For girls especially, prom is the pinnacle of high-school events, as highly anticipated and likely more carefully prepared for than graduation. Hair, nails, makeup: all serve as accessories to “the dress.” It’s unfortunate then, to learn that many local young girls
In a cheerful blue classroom at Dillon Elementary school, Mrs. Cameron teaches kindergartners fundamentals: reading, math and social skills. This classroom is special, however, because of the presence of Grandma Joyce, who has volunteered in Angie Cameron’s class for the past nine years through the Foster Grandparent Program. Foster Grandparents is a sister program to
On April 8, friends and supporters of the Humane Society of Genesee County gathered at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club for the 16th annual Paws on Parade Champagne Brunch and Charity Auction. Sold-out attendance confirms that the event is one of the Humane Society’s biggest fundraisers. In addition to over 70 items donated for
It’s a simple, concise, genuine and undeniably catchy phrase that follows Coach Shawn Brown everywhere. “Yeah, Baby!” is the trademark one-liner of Mott Community College Bears Baseball, a team that has received the best of “Brownie” for the past 20 years. “Time well spent,” Brown says of those years as he gazes fondly upon his
When one walks through the doors of Beef and Barley American Kitchen, the aroma of fresh-baked yeast dinner rolls is irresistible. Immediately apparent is the attention to detail given to the new eatery’s layout, design and lighting. Before opening the Flint Township restaurant in December, co-owners Najib Saab and Ghassan Saab planned out every element
As healthy eating becomes an increasingly important public health issue, Marjie Andrejeiw says it’s time for us all to “get back to real food.” And the owner of Marjie’s Gluten Free Pantry located off Leroy St. in Downtown Fenton knows what she is talking about. “We live in a society with a broken food supply,”
With only a rusted pickup truck and a few hundred bucks’ worth of tools, C&L Ward was founded back in 1972 by two brothers, Ron and Tom Ward. The company installed window and siding materials throughout mid-Michigan and gained a reputation for “top quality workmanship at an affordable price.” In 1977, the company opened its
Crystal Pepperdine, founder and executive director of Flint Handmade, considers herself a “recreational” crafter. And while she’s a talented crafter, her skills extend further yet. “I was definitely a creative child, but my real talent is organizing things,” she laughed. By blending her organizational skills with her creative side, Crystal helped create a local conglomerate
A typical hospital auxiliary is formed after a hospital is founded to raise funds and help reach financial goals. In the case of McLaren, however, the opposite is true. On April 10, the McLaren Auxiliary celebrated a 95-year history of giving back and making a difference. The McLaren Auxiliary has roots that go nearly as
