Believe it or not, the foods you consume can play a major role in your overall state of mind. So if you are looking for ways to boost your mood and feel better overall, read on!
In February of this year, the Davison Auto Tech program was named one of the Top 4 in the nation as a finalist in the O’Reilly Auto Parts “Tomorrow’s Technician School of the Year” competition earning the program a $500 dollar gift card. “Our program went up against colleges, vocational schools and other high school programs across the country,” said Davison Auto Tech Teacher Andrew Michalik. “It’s a big honor and we are very proud of our program and our students.”
During high school, Rachel Phillpotts honed her soccer talent on the turf at refurbished Atwood Stadium. There, the Linden native was part of powerful Powers Catholic teams and concluded her prep career in unforgettable fashion, playing an integral role on the Chargers’ dominant 2017 team which captured a Division 3 state championship and finished 26-1-2.
There are approximately 79 lakes in Genesee County ranging in size from the tiny Atlas Mill Pond to sprawling Lake Fenton and Holloway Reservoir. The majority are private or have restricted access, unavailable to traveling fisherman or landlocked anglers; however, the public lakes provide a good variety and bounty of fish to make every trip worthwhile.
It is hard to beat a Michigan summer … and even harder to beat if you are one of the lucky people who live on one of the beautiful lakes in, near or around our community. In April, with the almost 80-degree days sprinkled through the month, many of us have already seen the light at the end of the tunnel of winter to the long, sunny days headed our way. If you are in the market for a lake home to enjoy the reprieve of the cool water on hot summer days, now is the time to key into the market for a lake property and make a move.
Earlier this spring, the Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) concluded its 27th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons at the James and Anne Duderstadt Center Gallery in Ann Arbor. The PCAP brings the art and talent of those impacted by the justice system to local communities for collaboration, mutual learning and growth. “We see art as a common language for people to connect with others across distances and differences,” says PCAP Director Nora Krinitsky. “PCAP connects justice-impacted persons to others through multiple programs such as the art exhibition, creative art workshops in prisons, our yearly literary journal and more.” “We’ve represented over 360 artists from all correctional facilities in Michigan,” says PCAP Community Engagement Specialist and Curator, Sarah Unrath. “There is a beautiful community of talented artists that exists in Michigan’s correctional facilities.” If you missed the exhibition in early spring, don’t worry. PCAP’s traveling exhibit entitled “Shared Humanity” will be coming to Flint in August. “We will open the exhibition on August 11 during the Flint Art Walk at the Greater Flint Arts Council, and I’m so excited!” Unrath exclaims.
Formed in 1971, the Flint Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) has celebrated 50 years!
We all know it’s true … Moms are the best cooks! Just ask multi-award-winning local news anchor and journalist, David Custer. He recently self-published a cookbook entitled Moms Make It Best. And in his eyes, his own mom, Judy Custer, makes the best food.
In her role at Voices for Children Advocacy Center – a flagship CAC in the Mid-Michigan area – Claudnyse helps children and their families who have been victims of child abuse, neglect and human trafficking. A fierce supporter of the work of the Children’s Advocacy Center movement, she has worked to expand and increase services and laws for child survivors and is seen as a leading expert on child maltreatment issues, often being interviewed on radio and TV news. She serves on state and national committees and workgroups to elevate and ensure that child survivors receive necessary support.
The door opened and in walked a man wearing a face of determination. Rugged and ready, like a gunfighter he stood urging me to make the first move, daring me to try to make the first joke, to get the first laugh. As soon as I opened my mouth to speak, it was already too late. He struck like lightning and it was all over but the laughing. It was all I could do to catch my breath.
When talking with Gary Fisher, the subject of history is bound to come up. It’s something he lives for and his depth of knowledge of the Flint area is immense. “Have you heard of Clarence ‘Kelly’ Johnson?” he asks with enthusiasm.
Brandon Corder will never forget about Flint. “Flint was a great place for me to grow up,” he says. “I want to give back to the place that has given me so much. I get wrapped up in it sometimes, maybe a little too much.” Since his graduation from Flint Southwestern Academy, Corder has been on a mission that has taken him to New York, to Los Angeles, and to Las Vegas where he currently resides. “I make sure to head back to Flint every couple of weeks,” he adds. At the age of 12, Corder chose his mission: to become a media mogul – and through his Beats X Beers brand, he is getting close to reaching that goal. “I always looked up to the music industry moguls and it is something I always knew I wanted to be,” he says.
