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ummer is in full swing, and we’re bringing you some of the best ideas for fun in the sun. Check out our dining section, where we present the best cuisine in the county, and our events listings, where you can find something for everyone. Love the water? Genesee County has dozens of lakes, and we’ll tell you all about some of the most popular aquatic recreation areas in this issue. Speaking of lakes, we have one here in the county that has its own island with an interesting way of life. Realtor Jennifer Tremaine, the subject of our cover story, grew up on Lake Fenton’s Case’s Island. Learn more about the island, and Jennifer’s family-oriented business, in two interrelated stories. Summer is often a time we think about health and fitness – perhaps inspired by the beach fashions we present in this issue, though the most important health issues have to do with what’s going on under the skin. Our community’s cutting-edge medical providers are continuing to innovate, with Genesys offering a new cardiac nutrition class for heart patients. McLaren has new cardiac technology in the form of the world’s smallest pacemaker, and Hurley has created a program to get food to people in the community who are facing food insecurity. Also in the spirit of innovation, a number of new degree programs are starting this fall at UM-Flint to meet the needs of students entering evolving and emerging industries. You can learn more about them in our pages. Mott Community College has new offerings as well, and we will tell you all about their new online campus. And be sure to check out our feature story on Preston Nowak, a senior at Grand Blanc High School who has received the Evans Scholar Award. Warwick Hills Golf Course and Country Club gives this award to exceptional students who work there as caddies. If you are looking for someone to manage your investment portfolio in these financially volatile times, Fred Hensler of Sapphire Blue Investment Partners explains how his company has responded to them. And if you like the most up-to-date styles, Bonnie Withey’s Siren Salon & Spa in Fenton takes a fun and artistic approach to hair, makeup and personal ornamentation. On that note, check out our editor’s picks for beauty essentials this summer.
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There is always something exciting happening in Flint and Genesee County. In this issue, we cover some great events and fabulous gala celebrations that have taken place. Athletes participated in the 7th annual superhero 5K/1K run in April at the Flint Farmers’ Market, hosted by the friends of Weiss Advocacy Center to benefit abused children. The Flint Women’s Forum 2017 Celebration of Women took place with an inspirational talk by business owner Gina Thorsen. Growing Up Artfully raised funds in May for educational programs. Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc., aka “Angels with Paws,” visited UM-Flint to help students de-stress during exams. Adopt-A-Pet raised money for veterinary care with a golf outing. McLaren Hospitality House’s Girl’s Night In fundraiser ensured that comfortable housing will be available to patients and their families traveling to Flint for health care for many more years. And the Whaley Children’s Center Tux & Tennies Gala & Auction raised money to help the kids Whaley serves. So grab your calendar and see what’s coming up this summer so you too can be seen...be heard...be onthetown.
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FAS HIO N 56 / Fashion forward to the Great Outdoors FEAT U RE 06 / The Next Generation of Real Estate: Wyatt Tremaine Wilson 16 / Where Do Realtors Live? At Times and for Personal Growth, on an Island FO O D & DRINK
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Left: Wyatt Tremaine Wilson and Jennifer Tremaine Photo by // Mark Lemon Right: Wyatt Tremaine Wilson
The Next Generation OF REAL ESTATE
WYAT T TREMAINE WI L S O N // BY MEREDITH MCGHAN // PHOTOS BY // JESSICA HATTER PHOTOGRAPHY
As a parent, watching your child leave home and choose a career is bittersweet. Jennifer Tremaine, Realtor and broker at Tremaine Real Living Real Estate in Grand Blanc, had that same feeling four years ago when her son, Wyatt Tremaine Wilson, left home for Northwood University in Midland to study automotive marketing. Wyatt had spent two summers interning at auto dealerships, loved cars and was sure that he had chosen the right career path. Then a funny thing happened. In between marketing classes and talking to recruiters from Ford and GM, Wyatt became the president of his fraternity. He was responsible for finding housing for himself and his brothers. He realized he liked real estate more than cars. Fast-forward to today: Wyatt has decided to join the Tremaine Real Living Real Estate team. It shouldn’t be a surprise. Wyatt is the third generation of the family to become a Realtor.
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IN ADDITION TO THE SMALL BOOM IN SUBURB AN GENESEE COUNTY AND NORTHERN OAKLAND COUNTY, JENNIFER AND WYATT SEE POTENTIAL IN THE FLINT CITY HOUSING MARKET.
His grandmother, Mary Ann Tremaine, founded the company nearly 30 years ago. His mother left a career in mall management to become a Realtor. His uncle, John Tremaine, went to school to become an accountant, then became a Realtor. His aunt, Spring Tremaine, spent 30 years in law enforcement but still works as a Realtor. “My mom, Mary Ann, started the company in the basement of our home in the city of Flint,” Jennifer says. “As kids, we put in yard signs and got paid to help in the family business.” Like Jennifer, Spring and John, Wyatt absorbed “almost by osmosis,” according to Jennifer, the ins and outs of being a Realtor as a child. “Wyatt played baseball for many years,” Jennifer says. “I would go to the games, then run out to show houses to clients between innings. I sold houses to the other parents in the stands. When Wyatt was 16 I got him an old truck and he started putting up signs and removing lockboxes. By the time he was 18, he had a good understanding of the mechanics of how real estate works.” However, according to Jennifer, in real estate there is a difference between putting up a sign and working with people. You have to genuinely care.
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Left to Right: Wyatt Tremaine Wilson, Jennifer Tremaine, John Tremaine and Mary Ann Tremaine
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The next generation of real estate ... behind the wheel.
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In life we're usually in the driver's seat, but sometimes we need to stop and reflect.
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“My very first client is still our family’s
While Jennifer is proud of her family’s
friend,” Jennifer says. “She lives alone,
heritage, she isn’t blind to the changes
so Wyatt saw her at every holiday
that are happening in the real estate
growing up. I tried to show him that
industry. She hopes that Wyatt will help
the people side of real estate is the
Tremaine Real Living Real Estate reach
important part. Anybody can put a
the next generation of home buyers –
stick in the ground.” According to Jennifer, the family aspect of real estate extends to
I THINK WYATT’S FRESH LOOK AT THE BUSINESS
Wyatt’s generation. “I
think
Wyatt’s
fresh
look
at
the business will bring the latest
suppliers as well. “I’ve tried to be an
WILL BRING THE LATEST
example to my son,” Jennifer says.
TECHNOLOGY TO THE
buying more convenient, especially for
“We bring you into our family and you
TABLE TO MAKE HOME
first-time, younger buyers,” Jennifer
are there for life. We’re all real estate people – this is what we do,” she says. “Wyatt has heard about Liberty Title, but he’s always known Lisa Liberty personally. He’s been to the Icon
BUYING MORE CONVENIENT, ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST-TIME, YOUNGER BUYERS. – JENNIFER TREMAINE –
technology to the table to make home
says. Wyatt says his goal is redirecting the focus away from the perception of home “sales” toward the problemsolving side of the profession. “I
Mortgage office, but he’s been on
want to make sure a client’s move is
vacations and out to dinner with [loan
smooth. I want them to use their time
officer] Rebecca Bartley,” Jennifer
effectively,” he says with enthusiasm.
says. “I spent years looking for great
“We’re not salesmen anymore. We
people who have the same high work
solve all the problems that come with
standards I have. Once I found them, of
getting you into the right home at a
course they’d also be my friends.”
price you and your family can afford.”
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Top: Tremaine Real Living Real Estate 512 E. Grand Blanc Road | Grand Blanc Photo by // Michael Gleason Photography Bottom: Tremaine Real Living Real Estate 1032 N. Leroy Street | Fenton Photo by // Michael Gleason Photography
Wyatt’s first listing is an example
the same time, the word on the street
Despite the ongoing water crisis
of that principle. “It was in Durand,”
is that you can now get more for your
and a market that has a long history
he says. “It appeared as though a
home than you could in the last 15
of depreciation, the Tremaines believe
spaceship from the 1950s had landed
years. What all this means is that you
the city will rebound. “After the water
and a house was built around it. They
can almost guarantee multiple offers.”
crisis is solved, we expect there’s going
In addition to the small boom
to be an appreciation in property
had one of those crazy silver octopus furnaces from before my time, and the client was worried we couldn’t sell their house because of it. We did, though, and we got the price they needed to get into their next home.”
in suburban Genesee County and northern Oakland County, Jennifer
values like what’s happening in other college towns,” Jennifer says.
and Wyatt see potential in the Flint city
Jennifer remains hopeful that, in the
housing market. Jennifer says, “Houses
end, Flint will catch up with the rest of
sell in Flint for many different reasons,
southeast Michigan and that her son
“Wyatt has a client right now with
it’s much more nuanced. It’s an unusual
will help lead the charge. It may take
10 kids,” Jennifer adds. “They’re a
market. Not bad, just different. The
years, but the Tremaines will still be
first-time home buyer. With the Trump
people who buy in Flint, a lot of them
there, guiding clients toward the home
bump in the stock market and the
are millennials and educators. There is
stretch in the city and beyond.
belief that interest rates will rise, there
a pent-up demand for an affordable
are now more buyers than sellers. At
urban lifestyle.”
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At Times and for Personal Growth, on an Island // BY MEREDITH MCGHAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF // MARK LEMON
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ennifer Tremaine’s experience growing up on Lake Fenton’s Case’s Island played a large role in her life. The 13-acre island has 30 homes, most of them summer cottages built in the early 1900s without furnaces or insulation. The Tremaine family lived in one of the few yearround homes on the island until Jennifer was 16. “People think I’m kidding. When you live on an island, you have to use a boat whether it’s rain, snow or shine,” she says. “I took a canoe to get to the school bus stop every day.”
For example, Wyatt loved to play World of Warcraft during his summers. But not on the island. Instead, he found a new interest in puzzles and playing cards with his mom.
Jennifer says that when she was raising Wyatt, “my parenting philosophy was to look for game-changers that would have a positive impact on his life. When Wyatt was 14, I told him, ‘You’re going to live my old life for 30 days.’ We packed up and moved to the island for a month.”
“The Wi-Fi was so weak that you had to sit outside on the porch to use it,” he says with a chuckle. “And there were mosquitoes and other wildlife – one time a big fat raccoon went under my legs as he walked by, his fur brushing up against my ankles.”
According to Wyatt, the move was a game-changer. “It definitely gave me a perspective on the things we take for granted,” he says. “First, you have to bring everything with you. You have to recycle, and haul everything out and back. It made me aware of the importance of recycling. With something as simple as ordering pizza, you have to go to the mainland. Even though it was summer, everything was harder to do on an island.”
But Wyatt says he also found a new sense of independence that month. Although he had ridden on boats, Jet Skis and four-wheelers, someone else had always been in charge. He had been a passenger. By the end of the month, he had learned how to tie up a boat, refuel and check the oil on any machine. These were small victories, but they were part of Jennifer’s game-changer plan. By the end of the summer, her boy had become an independent young man.
Corner of Case's Island
Although the Tremaine family ultimately sold the Case’s Island property, they didn’t forget it. The ownership has changed twice since then, and both times Jennifer has found children of island residents to become the new owners. Because of their connection to the island, Jennifer and Wyatt have a standing invitation to stop by their family home on Lake Fenton anytime. onthetown 17
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Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. APR I L 20, 2017 Affectionately known as “Angels with Paws,” the volunteer organization of dedicated therapy dog handlers and their dogs, on a mission of sharing the unconditional love of fur therapy, visited U of M’s Frances Wilson Thompson Library to help students de-stress during exams. For more information, visit MidMichiganTherapyDogs.com.
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Hospitality House at McLaren APR I L 28, 2017 The Hospitality House at McLaren serves as a home away from home to patients and families traveling to Flint for their health care. The Girl’s Night In fundraiser ensures this important resource is available and affordable for families for years to come.
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Whaley Children’s Center M AY 16, 2017 This year’s Tux & Tennies Gala & Auction raised close to $200,000, thanks to the generous donations of local businesses and community members. The annual event helps provide the children of Whaley with haircuts, clothing, special activities and much more. Visit WhaleyChildren.org for more information.
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Hurley Medical Center Creating New Program to Address Food Insecurity // BY ALISA CRAIG, MS, ADMINISTRATOR, WELLNESS AND POPULATION HEALTH, HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER //
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urley is steadfastly committed to the people of the community, from infants to seniors and everyone in between. More than a hospital, Hurley is our community’s partner. Through several collaborations with community partners, Hurley is helping Genesee and surrounding counties improve population health.
Hurley worked with the Greater Flint Health Coalition, Genesys and McLaren Flint in developing a joint Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2016. This CHNA is completed every three years and helps communities focus efforts on priority health needs. One such priority health need that Hurley has committed to addressing is food insecurity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Committee on National Statistics define food insecurity as “a householdlevel economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.” The rate of food-insecure families in the United States continues to rise, and in Genesee County, the rates are higher than the national average. Food insecurity is one of the primary social determinants of health that can have a tremendous impact on a patient’s ability to manage a chronic condition or fight illness. A study
by Bread for the World Institute showed that direct health care costs related to hunger nationwide were $160 billion in 2014. Two very vulnerable populations are children and older adults: • Children who live in households that are food insecure “recover more slowly from illness, have poorer overall health and are hospitalized more frequently,” according to a 2015 policy statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics. • “An older adult experiencing very low food security is nine times more likely to skip medications to save money than one who is fully food secure,” write Jennifer Pooler, Madeleine Levin, Vanessa Hoffman, Fata Karva and Alexandra Lewin-Zwerdling in a guide for implementing screening and referral programs for food security in elderly patients. Hurley will be begin to consistently address food insecurity in our patient
population by implementing routine screening for food insecurity via our electronic medical record. A positive screening will then generate a referral “prescription” to Hurley’s Food Pharmacy, which will be located at the Eastside campus, within the Diabetes Center. The pharmacy’s mission is to increase access to healthy foods for our foodinsecure patients and provide them specific community resources to assist them long term. The “prescription” to the Food Pharmacy will provide two days’ worth of healthy food for the patient and his or her household members and can be used twice monthly, for three months. Patients will also be provided follow-up resources to help with their nutrition and other health-related needs and will be able to meet with a registered dietitian. Look for more details about the opening of the Hurley Food Pharmacy soon!
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MEDICAL Electrophysiologist Mustafa Hassan, M.D., shows patient Michael Johnson a model of the pacemaker he was implanting in Johnson's heart on May 8 at McLaren Flint. It is so small that you can barely see it between Dr. Hassan’s fingertips.
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he timing on new cardiac technology available at McLaren Flint could not have been more perfect for Michael Johnson, age 62, of Grand Blanc. His interventional cardiologist, Ethiraj Raj, M.D., recently diagnosed him with bradycardia, and he was in need of a pacemaker to treat it. This condition is characterized by a slow or irregular heart rhythm, usually 60 beats per minute or less. At this rate, the heart is unable to pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body during normal activity or exercise, causing dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath or fainting spells. Pacemakers are the most common way to treat bradycardia to help restore normal rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart to increase the heart rate.
THE DEVICE IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE DELIVERED THROUGH A C ATHETER AND IMPLANTED INTO THE HEART WITH SMALL TINES, PROVIDING A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL PACEMAKERS. – DR. MUSTAFA HASSAN –
Mustafa Hassan, M.D., an electrophysiologist who specializes in heart rhythm disorders, was able to see Johnson and offer the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) as a treatment option. McLaren Flint is the first hospital in the region to offer this technology. Comparable in size to a large vitamin, the Micra TPS provides patients the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker. It is also unique because unlike traditional pacemakers, the device does not require cardiac wires (leads) or a surgical pocket under the skin to deliver pacing therapy. These were all important factors in Johnson’s treatment options. “Michael is on dialysis, and his upper extremity veins are being used for that,” states Hassan. “We would normally use these veins for a traditional pacemaker, making the options for treating his bradycardia more complicated. This is an exciting new treatment option for all patients but especially someone like Michael. The device is small enough to be delivered through a catheter and implanted into the heart with small tines, providing a safe alternative to conventional pacemakers without the complications associated with leads or a pacemaker pocket.”
Johnson was able to go home the day after having the tiny device inserted into the lower right chamber of his heart. “I had episodes of blacking out over the past three years,” states Johnson. “The episodes really worsened last November. I had even blacked out once last fall when I was laughing. The ablation I had to treat my irregular heartbeat at that time only helped the upper right chamber. The loop recorder they were using to monitor me after the ablation detected that my heart would stop beating sometimes for up to 30 seconds.” Patients who receive the Micra TSP also can have peace of mind knowing that should they need a second device, the
first can be turned off and remain in the body, and a new device can be implanted without risk of electrical interaction. The technology is also approved for both 1.5 and 3 Tesla full-body magnetic resonance imaging scans should this type of diagnostic imaging be needed by the patient in the future. “I’m thankful for this pacemaker device and Dr. Hassan,” says Johnson. “It was also a blessing not to have to travel far to get the procedure done.” “This is truly innovative technology,” adds Hassan. “It is very rewarding for me to be able to offer a new cutting-edge treatment option to patients.”
A traditional pacemaker compared to the new Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System, nicknamed the “world’s smallest pacemaker” by manufacturer Medtronic
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Genesys
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Genesys now offers cardiac nutrition classes for heart patients who want to learn more about heart-healthy eating, how different foods affect the body and how eating nutritious foods will help manage their heart condition now and in the future. Three one-hour, small-group classes are offered throughout the year. Registered dietitians with the Genesys Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center will cover the following topics:
CLASS #1: • Impact of fat, cholesterol and sodium on heart health • A review of food labels • Tips for making healthy food choices in restaurants CLASS #2: • Portion distortion – what is a true portion size? • The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) lifestyle – a lifelong-learning approach to healthy eating that is designed to help treat and prevent high blood pressure • Building a healthy plate • Healthy snacks • Managing cravings CLASS #3: • Recipe substitutions – less fat, more flavor • Sodium-free flavoring guides • Meal planning in minutes • Cooking for one
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“Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices, and it really is easier to do than most people think,” reports Lynn Gray, director of the Genesys Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center. “Our registered dietitians will talk about choosing healthy foods at the grocery store, selecting healthier foods at a restaurant, determining correct portion sizes, eating a variety of nutritious foods that taste good and so much more to begin a healthy eating lifestyle. A healthy diet and lifestyle are our best weapons against heart disease, and Genesys is providing the resources to help heart patients manage their condition successfully,” Gray points out. “We teach simple steps that lead to a lifetime of heart-healthy habits with a lifetime of heart-healthy benefits. And these steps also will help keep blood pressure and cholesterol numbers under control,” Gray emphasizes. “You don’t have to diet or give up all of the foods you love. You will learn how to reduce junk food consumption, increase the amount of nutritious food and truly enjoy these new choices.” The cardiac nutrition classes at Genesys are hands-on and interactive to enhance the learning experience, Gray adds. “We also will check your insurance coverage to determine if there will be any out-of-pocket costs.” Classes are held at the Genesys Diabetes and Nutrition Learning Center, located at Suite 821 of the Genesys Athletic Club complex on the Genesys Health Park campus. To sign up for the classes, call 810-606-7720. Cardiac nutrition classes are one of many services Genesys provides to improve the heart health of the community. Genesys also offers a free monthly smoking cessation program. “Desire to Quit” takes place the fourth Monday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the hospital. To learn more about this program, call 810-606-QUIT or send an email to QuitSmoking@Genesys.org.
GENESYS HEART INSTITUTE – THE REGION’S HEART LEADER The Genesys Heart Institute is known as the region’s leader in technological advances, clinical research and complex heart procedures and has a strong, highly skilled group of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and electrophysiologists. HERE’S A BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT THE GENESYS HEART INSTITUTE OFFERS PATIENTS: • Four state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs equipped to conduct the most advanced heart treatments and procedures • Specialized clinics to treat atrial fibrillation, heart failure and valve disease – specifically for patients who have limited treatment options • The Convergent procedure for patients with chronic atrial fibrillation who have exhausted all other treatment options – Genesys is the only hospital in the entire state to offer this innovative technique • Other advanced techniques to treat atrial fibrillation • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a minimally invasive treatment option for patients who are too high risk for open heart surgery but need medical intervention to stay alive • A variety of stents to treat a variety of patients with coronary artery disease • Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass graft procedures • Minimally invasive valve repair and replacement • Consistent benchmarked low mortality rates over many years • Recognition as a Blue Distinction Center+ for cardiac care for 17 consecutive years (by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) To learn more about the services of Genesys Heart Institute, call 810-606-7550.
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T H E OST RICH S Y N DROM E : How to get your head out of the sand and take control of YOUR financial future!
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Dear Readers, Please take two minutes to read this story about a financial advisor that I once knew and then register to attend my upcoming webinar. This story is representative of many people working in the industry today. After 12 years in the business, Bob up and quit. Sapphire Blue Investment Partners purchased what was left of his company. This is his story. The Story of Bob the Advisor: The story of a failed Financial Advisory Practicer Nearly every advisor remembers 2008. His business was on fire – his clients were making money and so was he. The recovery from the massive tech bubble decline of 2000 was far behind him and everything was great. Then the unthinkable happened. For the second time in his 12-year career the markets imploded. Corporations were failing, banks were being bailed out and many of his clients lost 40% or more of their life savings – AGAIN! Their portfolios had lost the majority of eight years’ worth of gains and they were back to the same place that they were in 1999. Devastated but resilient, he fired up the contact management system that had been purchased long ago and began to call his clients to help calm their fears - just like he did in 2000. He explained the “Old Wall Street Story” of "diversify and hang on" and everything would likely be okay. Unfortunately, he found out all too quickly that wasnʼt what they wanted to hear. Months went on as he continued to tell the same old story to even less responsive clients. As a financial advisor, he was shellshocked – like a deer in the headlights, he didn’t know what to do. He just stood there creating excuses as his clients lost more and more money. He finally hit rock bottom when his largest and best client called to tell him he was moving his account and was going to manage it himself – after all, why should he pay Bob when the index funds were doing better? It was apparent that Bobʼs inability to provide him with timely investment advice was the reason he was leaving. While he found Bob to be a very nice person and enjoyed their frequent lunches and golf games, he didn’t feel comfortable with his ability to get the job done ahead of major market declines.
FRED HENSLER, CEO SAPPHIRE BLUE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
THE REASON I SHARE THIS STORY WITH YOU IS BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING FACTS: • Over the last 85 years there have been 16 bear markets, occuring on an average of every 5.25 years (63 months). • Time elapsed since last bear market: eight years. • The average bear market decline is 38.25%. • The last bear market wiped out 57% of the average investor's retirement assets. Twenty-five years ago, I teamed up with a research firm that took research and investing to whole new levels. We have never looked back. Want to find out more? Visit our website at www.sapphireblueip.com and sign up for our webinar “7 Timeless Principles of Investing.” You will be glad you did.
Sapphire Blue Investment Partners, Inc. is continuing to grow its presence as one of the highly recognized and trusted firms with a commitment to contact, service and transparency. A frequent contributor to numerous media outlets, we believe our attention to detail is the differentiator that separates us from the pack, creating a significant inflow of new clientele. onthetown 35
EDUCATION
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More Options than Ever With Online Degree Programs at MCC
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all 2017 is an exciting time at Mott Community College — the college will launch three fully online programs in computer information systems, early childhood education and accounting. The programs, all associate degrees, mark a new direction for the college that has traditionally offered only on-campus or hybrid (part in-person, part online) programs. “We are excited to be able to offer more flexibility for our students,” says Dr. Amy Fugate, vice president of Academic Affairs, “We’ve known for a long time that we have a unique mix of students who would benefit from the availability of fully online programs. We have student parents, military spouses and working adults who need to fit their education into a busy schedule or be able to complete a program remotely.
The new programs cover three divisions, (1) technology, (2) fine arts and social sciences and (3) business, providing online options for students interested in many different career fields. Even students who choose not to complete the full program online can take advantage of the increased number of online class options. Also, the programs and individual courses are transferable to four-year colleges and universities.
“This addition of online programs gives those students more access and allows us to better serve that segment of our population,” she adds.
Online programs at MCC still offer the community college experience that oncampus students receive: small class sizes, dedicated instructors and personalized support.
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“Our faculty have done an outstanding job preparing the curriculum and the tools needed to accommodate a larger online student population,” says Fugate. “And we know from our current students that they are continually impressed by the support they receive from instructors in their online and hybrid classes. Many tell us they feel as though they have the best of both worlds: flexible schedules and faculty who will go out of their way to ensure they understand the material.” For more information on the new online degree programs, or any of the programs, visit mcc.edu or call 810-7620200.
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MY MOBILE APP This free app, available for Apple and Android devices, features Blue Dot wayfinding technology giving students turn-by-turn walking directions from where they are on the main campus to their destination. It also gives access to their current schedule, their Backpack and their account to check grades, update contact information and more. ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MCC students can now research and apply for more than 50 public and private scholarships at scholarships.mcc.edu using one easy-to-use online application.
Associate Professor Robert Benard (center) says offering MCC's computer information systems degree online is a logical evolution of the program.
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Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
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he Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club’s caddie program proudly introduced its newest Evans Scholar. Preston Nowak, a senior at Grand Blanc High School, has been awarded a full tuition and housing scholarship to attend Michigan State University in the fall of 2017 in the pursuit of a degree in finance. He is the son of Barbara Bye of Grand Blanc and John Nowak of Redford, MI, and brother to Megan Bye and the late Brendan Bye. This scholarship is made available to Warwick Hills caddies who have demonstrated a strong caddie record, a high level of academic achievement, financial need, outstanding character and school/community involvement. This four-year scholarship has an average value of $100,000 and is partially funded by Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club members participating in the Evans Scholars Par Club program. Of note, 30 of Warwick Hills’ caddies have been awarded this prestigious scholarship through the years. The Evans Scholars Foundation is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Golf, IL, that awards college scholarships to caddies. Since its creation in 1930 by famed amateur golfer Charles “Chick” Evans, Jr. and with financial support from the Western Golf Association, the Evans Scholars Foundation has enabled more than 10,400 caddies to receive college degrees. Today, the Evans Scholars Foundation has become one of golf’s favorite charities. Par Club members nationwide contribute annually in Chick’s honor to the Evans Scholars Program so that the Western Golf Association can
to the Warwick Hills caddie program. “I became interested in caddying in middle school when it was advertised as a possible summer job,” he says. “I also knew it could lead to a full tuition and housing scholarship opportunity that was available to caddies.” In addition to helping train new caddies and assisting in the Bag Room, Nowak led all caddies in “loops” (rounds of golf) and was named the Caddie of the Year at Warwick Hills last year. Nowak consistently demonstrated a level of commitment and work ethic that made it easy for the golf staff to recommend that he be a candidate for this award. Preston Nowak
continue to meet tuition and housing costs of the award recipients. Preston Nowak, who has been caddying for five years, has been a valuable asset
In a moment of reflection, Nowak says, “Knowing that I set my mind towards a goal five years ago to get the scholarship and to have now obtained it, this award means a great deal to me. I feel that I have done right by my family after all the sacrifices that they have made for me.”
THIS AWARD MEANS A GREAT DEAL TO ME. I FEEL THAT I HAVE DONE RIGHT BY MY FAMILY AFTER ALL THE SACRIFICES THAT THEY HAVE MADE FOR ME. – PRESTON NOWAK –
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Respiratory Therapy
New Degree Programs Beginning This Fall at UM-Flint
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he University of Michigan-Flint prides itself on its responsiveness to the ever-changing needs of communities, residents and society. As part of the University of Michigan system, with deep roots in Flint and throughout mid-Michigan, UM-Flint is uniquely qualified to apply world-class resources and expertise to solving problems and improving lives locally and throughout the world. That commitment takes many forms. It includes efforts like that of faculty and students in the Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment to identify the locations of lead water pipes in the city of Flint. It includes connecting UM-Flint students across all disciplines with opportunities to serve and learn from organizations and businesses through internships and other partner relationships. It also includes the development of new academic degree programs that meet the demands and desires of society and students. “We continuously evaluate our academic portfolio,” says UM-Flint provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs Douglas Knerr. “The new degrees beginning this fall address real needs by enhancing the analytical, technical and problem-solving skills of students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I appreciate the talent and thoughtfulness of our faculty 42 onthetown
who developed these new programs to help students expand their options and impact.” UM-Flint is enrolling students for the following new undergraduate programs for the 2017-18 academic year, which begins September 5. RESPIRATORY THERAPY (BSRT) UM-Flint’s School of Health Professions and Studies will begin offering an online undergraduate program in respiratory therapy (BSRT). Part of the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences, the program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in advanced respiratory care for those with an associateʼs degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited institution. Successful degree completion prepares students to sit for specialty credentialing exams administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT & INTERVENTION (BS) The School of Education and Human Services is launching a new major in substance use treatment and intervention (BS). The program builds on the success of the substance abuse treatment and prevention minor, which has become one of the most popular minors at UM-Flint, attracting students from diverse academic disciplines, including social work,
criminal justice, psychology, business, education and health care. “There is so much need for treatment,” says Ryan Ashley, substance abuse treatment program coordinator. “Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the demand for substance use and behavioral disorder counselors is expected to increase 22% nationwide through 2024, which is faster than the average for all other occupations.” According to Brad Maki, UM-Flint director of graduate admissions, “The development of new graduate programs at UM-Flint is collaborative in nature. The faculty continually takes the pulse of its respective fields of study and responds to the needs of its constituents.” That unending process has yielded the following new graduate degree programs. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MSE) Mechanical engineering is the most diversified engineering discipline. That means careers in manufacturing, aerospace, power generation, automotive, energy, HVAC and biomedical can all be enhanced through an advanced degree in mechanical engineering. Designed to meet the needs of working professionals, UMFlint’s master of science in engineering program features a full- or part-time course schedule with on-campus classes offered in the evening.
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS (MS) The globally recognized School of Management at UM-Flint is excited about its master of science (MS) in leadership and organizational dynamics. Courses will dive into managing change and diverse talent, negotiating and resolving conflict and improving organizational communication. The structure of the program blends online education with two Friday and Saturday on-campus sessions per semester. LIBERAL STUDIES (MA)/GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS Offered through the world-renowned University of Michigan Rackham School of Graduate Studies, this unique dual program offers graduates the chance to earn a master of arts in liberal studies and a graduate certificate in business at the same time. This pairing aims to prepare individuals for leadership through engagement with liberal learning and the advanced problem-solving, decisionmaking and managing skills required for successful civic and work lives. INCLUSIVE EDUCATION (MA) UM-Flint’s School of Education and Human Services continues to advance its reputation as a leader in innovative educational practices with its new inclusive education (MA) program. Its primary goal is to move proven research methods into practicing educators’ classrooms to create a truly inclusive environment. Additionally, the part-time, 100% online format gives teachers the convenience to attend while working.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS (MA) Teaching mathematics to younger students provides its own challenges and rewards. The UM-Flint faculty responsible for the design and administration of the new mathematics education for elementary & early childhood educators program (MA) couldn’t wait until September to begin working with math educators; the program will begin in July. In addition to mathematical topics, the curriculum includes the study of learning trajectories and pedagogical best practices for teaching mathematics.
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POST-MASTER’S NURSING CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE Since its official establishment as the School of Nursing in 2016 (previously a department), it has continued to expand in both capacity and program offerings. Beginning this fall, it will offer a nursing certificate in adult gerontology acute care. The demand for acute care providers in the adult population is increasing at veterans’ medical centers, emergency departments, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities and other settings. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) – NURSE EDUCATOR CONCENTRATION Beginning in the winter semester, which starts January 3, 2018, the School of Nursing will offer a new MSN concentration to develop the next generation of nurse educators. In conjunction with faculty members from the School of Education and Human Services, nursing faculty will help students obtain practical teaching experience and knowledge in this specialty. Graduates will be qualified for faculty positions, staff nurse educator positions and other teaching roles.
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id you know Genesee County is home to 55 named lakes out of 79 lakes in total? That made our job of narrowing it down difficult but not impossible. We tried to make sure to include lakes from all over the county that have longstanding reputations for being great recreation areas and are safe and easy to access. We also wanted to provide you multiple activity options at each site. Enjoy your summer, on the town and on the lake!
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Stepping Stone Falls on Mott Lake // Photo by // Michael Gleason Photography
Mott Lake Sunset
Mott Lake is a 684-acre reservoir created by man-made Stepping Stone Falls, a structure that acts as a dam on the Flint River. You can swim and sunbathe, take out a boat or follow the picturesque Flint River Trail on foot or by bike. Genesee County’s first splash pad playground (sprayground) was built at Mott Lake’s Bluebell Beach. Pavilions and shade kites provide refuge from the sun. If you enjoy boating and fishing, Bluegill Boat Launch is open 24/7. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish – crappie, catfish, bass, northern pike, tiger muskellunge, walleye and true to its name, bluegill. 5500 Bray Road, Flint (in Genesee Township), 810-736-7100.
Bluebell Beach
LINDEN COUNTY PARK/BYRAM LAKE/CLOVER BEACH Cobblestone lanterns and picnic tables adorn the wellmanicured landscape of Linden County Park. Its 130-acre Byram Lake, 50–60 feet deep at its deepest point, contains a variety of fish, including black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, sunfish and yellow perch. Landlubbers will enjoy the beautiful Clover Beach with its tennis courts, ball diamonds, pavilions, picnic area, playground and modern restrooms. Parking is available at Clover Beach and across the street at the Linden Park. An accessible, barrier-free walking path winds from the parking lot to the beach. 15349 S. Linden Road, Linden, 810-736-7100.
Linden County Park
HOLLOWAY RESERVOIR REGIONAL PARK/ BUTTERCUP BEACH/WOLVERINE CAMPGROUND This beautiful, versatile recreation area, with Holloway Reservoir itself being 1,975 acres, is home to a number of parks and other amenities. On Buttercup Beach you can sunbathe and swim. There is a volleyball net and a picnic area with plenty of shade and a fishing area. Zemmer Park is one of the best-kept secrets in the county and a great place to take out a small boat or just enjoy the views of Holloway Reservoir while picnicking. The Elba Equestrian Complex is part of the park, and there are canoe and boat launches. Of course, there are many opportunities for hiking. Wolverine Campground offers a place to pitch a tent for a getaway. Walleye Pike Boat Launch is a great way to get your boat out onto the Holloway Reservoir. After catching dinner, head over to a picnic area to enjoy it. 7240 N. Henderson Road, Davison, 810-736-7100.
Wolverine Campground
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LAKE FENTON This 845-acre lake in the charming community of Fenton is one of the prime settings for summer fun in the county. If you enjoy boating, make a leisurely trip around the lake and wave to the folks whose backyards edge the water. Make sure to look at Case’s Island, with its cute cottages, and watch for the beautiful swans, loons, ducks and other waterfowl gliding across the gleaming surface. The beach on Lake Fenton behind the community center offers swimming, picnic tables, benches, a playground and an accessible boardwalk with a barrierfree ramp. 2301 Sonora Dr., Fenton, 810629-9117.
LAKE CALLIS RECREATION COMPLEX The 35-acre Lake Callis Recreation Complex has a beach with changing rooms, a splash pad, pavilions, grills, a concession stand and an observation deck. You can rent a kayak or a water board or do some catch-and-release fishing. On Friday nights in the summer, movies are shown on the beach. Rent the Randall V. Stewart Grand Pavilion for an event, or show off your spikes on one of six NCAArated volleyball courts with raised lawn seating. Visit Davison Township Parks & Recreation Department on Facebook for the latest events the park may be holding. 1152 N. Gale Road, Davison, 810-214-1810.
Lake Fenton // Photo by // Michael Gleason Photography
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FLINT PARK LAKE Once the site of a locally famous amusement park, Flint Park Lake is an urban oasis on the north side of the city of Flint open 8 a.m. to sunset each day. For several years, the site of the old park has been undergoing landscaping to make it more inviting once again. Check it out for a moment of serenity in the city. 1100 Block of Stewart off Dupont in Flint.
Fishing at Flint Park Lake
Buell Lake Fishing Dock
Buell Lake County Park is 10 miles northeast of Flint. Active folks will love the 213-acre park for its baseball, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking and biking opportunities. You can also fly model planes at its dedicated radio-controlled model airplane field. Pavilions are available for rental if youĘźre having a wedding or other special event. You can enjoy a picnic at designated areas, and kids can have fun on the playground. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. 14098 N. Genesee Road, Clio, 810-736-7100.
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S A L O N & S PA Brings Glam – and Jewels – to Fenton // BY ILSE LUJAN-HAYES PHOTOS BY // J. JOHNS STUDIOS
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hen I was asked to head to Fenton for this article, my first thought was I need to find that special nugget that separates this establishment from other salons. That wouldn’t take long. At my appointment two weeks ahead of Siren Salon & Spa’s grand opening in June, I was greeted by 27-year-old salon manager Bonnie Withey. Her bright red lipstick and pretty smile weren’t the first thing I noticed. Instead it was the black retro T-shirt she was sporting with Johnny Depp on the front. Can you say cool? We sat down and I quickly learned this was no ordinary salon and spa. “Two things that I have been obsessed with my whole life are art and making people feel good,” says Withey.
stylists’ stations. There’s also a Try Me Station where clients can sample retail products.
After being approached to manage the new salon, Withey was given free rein to design the new facility. Art, color and a fun energy are evident at the salon, which opened in February.
Withey explains the majority of the stylists specialize in fun and vivid hair colors, and one does tooth gem design.
“I wanted to pinch myself. I couldn’t believe this opportunity was here,” says Withey. “We now have five stylists and I wanted high energy. Our spa side is very calm and soothing, but over here we have music. There’s a lot of salons in Fenton with more spa-style waterfall music. We want it to be more upbeat and fun.” The environment is unique, from the massive eclectic art displayed over the front desk to the eye-catching industrialsize metal toolboxes used for storage at 52 onthetown
“I think I’m the only stylist in the area who does tooth gems,” says Chelsea Haines, Siren Salon & Spa stylist. The $50 procedure installs a jewel design on one tooth using the same adhesive used on braces. It lasts for up to a year without causing any damage. The staff is also well equipped to deliver to conservative clients. “My thing is retro styles and senior citizens,” says Withey. “I like to do retro roller sets, which no one seems to do anymore. I’ve always loved them. This industry is about connecting with people and I really connect with seniors.”
Moments later a walk-in customer enters the salon requesting a haircut. Withey turns to her stylists, who are gathered quickly eating some lunch. “Anyone have time for a cut?” she asks. One of the stylists quickly pushes her lunch aside and heads to the front area. “We need to hire more people because we are getting too busy for walk-ins,” Withey says as she smiles. “Just because we look very bright and vibrant, at the end of the day we want to make everyone feel welcome. In other environments I always felt Iike the black sheep. So I just wanted to create a space that was very creative and eclectic where everyone feels comfortable. I want anyone who comes to Siren to know they’ll be taken care of.”
I JUST WANTED TO CREATE A SPACE THAT WAS VERY CREATIVE AND ECLECTIC WHERE EVERYONE FEELS COMFORTABLE. – BONNIE WITHEY –
Bonnie Withey
SIREN SALON & SPA IS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF OWEN AND JENNINGS ROADS. HOURS Tuesday – Friday | 10 AM – 8 PM Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM
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/ / EXPERT TOU CH FIN ISH IN G SPRAY Lock makeup in with an ultrafine mist that lets your skin breathe while forming a microscopic barricade against heat and humidity that can melt or dry out makeup. The finish never feels tacky or stretched, thanks to flexible sealers and soothers working in harmony. It’s fast drying, too. Merle Norman Cosmetics, downtown Flushing, phone: 810-659-5550.
/ / CRA CK STYL IN G CRÉME An addicting summer product for all hair types is Crack Styling CrÊme, an anti-frizz leave-in styling solution with chlorine, humidity and sun protection. Its formula moisturizes from the cuticle to the ends of hair, contains wheat protein and acai extract, boosts shine, reduces broken strands and is 100% vegan. For more information, visit www.crackhairfix. com, and it can be purchased at retailers like Target.
// P R O P E N E Y E L IN E R This award-winning liquid liner makes lining eyes simpler than waving a wand. Its ergonomic grip lets you control the effect, and its applicator works like a fine felt-tip pen. The liner lasts for 10 to 14 hours, is ophthalmologist tested, is oil and fragrance free and is safe for contact lens wearers and sensitive skin. Merle Norman Cosmetics, downtown Flushing, phone: 810-659-5550.
/ / L IPSEN SE / / A M IK A HE AT DEFENSE SERUM This nutrient-packed product promises a shiny, frizz-free finish by humidity proofing and protecting each hair. Its lightweight formulation works on all hair, even baby fine. Siren Salon & Spa of Fenton is keeping its shelves stocked with it as a must-have summer product. For more information, call 810-208-0897.
LipSense is a patented, amazing departure from conventional lipsticks and lip colors. You can mix shades to create a number of effects and colors. This game-changing product is waterproof and does not kiss off or smear off. It restores moisture content, improving the health and look of your lips over time. LipSense is manufactured in the United States without animal testing. Learn more by calling 810-730-4767 or visit askmeaboutmylips.com.
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Being dressed up may not be for everyone during the summer months. Many are ready to rejuvenate those cabin-fever bodies in the great outdoors. From scenic walks and earlymorning tee times to swimming, nature is an elixir for tired eyes and bodies. And there is always a fashion angle. Take note of a few looks to have you ready to go!
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// DR E SSE D TO A TE E Golf attire for women has always included the skirt slightly above the knee. Yet during a March LPGA tournament, Michelle Wie sported the new Nike Flex women’s golf skort, about four inches shorter than average. Try the shorter look for comfort and refreshment.
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Lunch Studio Since 2001, the Lunch Studio has been serving professionals, students and visitors to downtown Flint. Stop in for a fresh and fast lunch with many healthy and vegetarian options. It even offers two different half-sandwiches if you can't decide. 444 S. Saginaw St. | 810-424-9868 Facebook.com/downtownflint/
Blackstone’S Pub & Grill
Poco Loco Mexican Restaurant
Great food and cocktails await you in downtown
Poco Loco is authentic with a twist. Serving
Flint. Blackstone’s is the place for lunch with colleagues, happy hour with friends or casual dining with family. 531 S. Saginaw St., Flint 810-234-9011 | blackstonesgrill.com
traditional Tex-Mex cuisine, Poco Loco is the place
Flint Farmersʼ Market Open year-round, they have more than 50 vendors inside, and outside in the warmer season. You can purchase lunch from a number of vendors and have a seat in the café or outdoors. The two resident chefs offer daily specials. The market sells produce, meats, poultry, baked goods, cheese and
Cork on Saginaw This popular downtown bar and grille offers locally sourced cuisine, an assortment of cocktails and a selection of beer and wine from around the world.
wine. They have an art gallery and gifts.
to be for authentic Mexican food in Burton, MI. They have everything from your favorite enchilada to pork tamales to soups and - of course - tacos. The food is fresh made from scratch, and their meats are never frozen. Poco Loco even grills all fajitas outside to get the perfect, savory flavor. Offering a dine-in cafe as well as takeout and catering services for all your events. Call today for more information!
300 E. 1st St., Flint 810-232-1399 | flintfarmersmarket.com
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The Corner Bar & Grill
Happy Hour
Corner Bar & Grill is Fenton’s rock ‘n’ roll gastro pub. Opened in the summer of 2015, and has since
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become Fenton’s choice for homemade food, craft beer and handcrafted drinks. From gourmet burgers to excellent codfish tacos, you’ll find a new dish to fall in love with at the Corner Bar & Grill. Come to Corner Bar & Grill tonight and enjoy a great meal – and some great rock ‘n’ roll music, too! 4015 Owen Road, Fenton 810-354-8808 | cbgfenton.com
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The newly renovated Champions Club at Warwick Hills is still in honor of the Buick Open while the menu has been completely revised to emulate the trending gastropub movement. A gastropub venue combines imaginative, upscale cooking techniques, including a farm-to-table concept, with the casual dining experience of a traditional pub. The menu is short and sweet but always changing and evolving monthly. Contact Jeanna Paulsen to
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look no further! Tia Helitaʼs has served the Flint area for nearly 50 years and is family owned and operated with great expertise. Try their margaritas and choose from a variety of traditional Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. They also have a childrenʼs menu.
Timothyʼs Pub Whether itʼs a juicy burger, hand-tossed pizza, sloppy joe or traditional Friday evening fish and chips dinner, Timothyʼs Pubʼs cooks use fresh, local ingredients and make food by hand, right from scratch. Sunday is All-Day Happy Hour. Monday from 3 p.m. to close is Happy Hour just for the gentlemen; Tuesdays they have Tiger Tuesday Happy Hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ladiesʼ Happy Hour is 3 p.m. to close on Wednesday. Check out their food and beer specials, live entertainment and pool table. Ask about their pool and dart leagues. 2890 Robert T. Longway Blvd., Flint
White Horse Tavern The family-owned White Horse Tavern, a Flint establishment, has been cooking up delicious burgers, pizzas and more since 1973. It features breakfast served all day, hand-tossed, half-off pizza and stromboli on the weekends, 10 beers on tap and daily drink specials. 621 W. Court St., Flint | 810-234-3811 facebook.com/whitehorsetavernflint/
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july ROOKIE RANGER ACADEMY
JUNK BOX WARS
RAILFANS WEEKEND
July 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Become a detective
July 24, 7 to 8 p.m. Teams will be given a box of
August 5-6, 2017, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate the
finding hidden fingerprints, identifying wildlife
stuff and 45 minutes to create something that
famous Huckleberry Railroad with shop tours,
and solving a crime by collecting clues. Learn
flies! Compete to see if your creation can actually
demonstrations, model trains and a special photo
what to do if you see a gun, the proper way to
stay in the air and how far it travels. The event is
run. The Train Store is waiting for you with shelves
call 911 and much more. The activities are free,
free. Location: Linden County Park, Clover Beach
and bins full of great train merchandise. Location:
and pre-registration is required by July 13, 2017.
Pavilion
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
15349 Linden Rd. | Linden | 810-736-7100
6140 Bray Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
EDIBLE FLINT GARDEN TOUR July 26, 4:30 p.m. The tour will showcase 15
“GREAT BALLS OF FIRE” GOLF OUTING
July 17. Now in its 25th year, this golf tournament
food gardens in the Flint area. Participants will
August 9, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Supporting the Grand
has raised more than $2 million for the community.
be transported by bus, each route visiting five
Blanc Fire Department and put on by the Grand
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gardens. Following the tour, participants are
Blanc Chamber of Commerce. Location: Flint Elks
programs for veterans.Location: Warwick Hills
invited to join edible flint for music and a light
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9057 South Saginaw St. | Grand Blanc
edibleflint.org/food-garden-tour.html
Location: Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 2 5500 Bray Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
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DOWNTOWN THROWDOWN July 19, 4 to 8 p.m. Presented by ELGA Credit Union, this event provides samples of food from several of Genesee County’s best restaurants, food trucks and more. Location: Flint Farmers’ Market flinttown.com/event/downtown-throwdown-2017/
SCIENCE DAY
7177 E. Maple Ave. | Grand Blanc
DRUMS ALIVE
august
August 9, 7 to 8 p.m. This program combines the
HAMILTON COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK'S 35TH ANNIVERSARY
music and rhythm for a dynamic and fun way to
benefits of physical fitness with the benefits of work toward your fitness goals. All you need is an
August 3, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Join the celebration
exercise ball, a base and drumsticks (some will be
of 35 years of health care service to Flint and
available on a first-come, first-served basis). The
surrounding areas. Location: Riverfront Banquet
event is free. Location: Davison Roadside County
Center
Park
Sandra Johnson: 810-406-4912 ext. 4973
6160 Davison Rd. at N. Belsay Rd. | Burton
hamiltonchn.org
810-736-3986
FLINT RIVER CORRIDOR ALLIANCE 4TH ANNUAL FLOTILLA
MONARCH FESTIVAL
July 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Science Day will include family-friendly activities such as demonstrations of the late 19th century inventions that have led to today’s inventions. Local organizations, groups and schools will be there to spark an interest in science and technology. Location: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
August 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate a
August 5. Come float down the Flint River with
wonderful butterfly-filled season with a magical
whatever floatation device you can think up!
day filled with butterfly games, crafts and
Location: Tenacity Brewing
naturalist-led hikes through the For-Mar Butterfly
119 N. Grand Traverse St. | Flint
House and gardens at For-Mar. The cost is $1, and pre-registration is required by August 11, 2017.
6140 Bray Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
frcalliance.org
GENESYS CHARITY CLASSIC PARTY
KIDS PAINTING IN NATURE: OWLS
July 22, 6 p.m. Tickets include fine dining,
instructor Andrea Linton as she teaches kids step-
MCLAREN GOLF CLASSIC
by-step painting to create a natural masterpiece.
August 14. A day of fundraising for a great cause!
This month’s painting theme is owls. The cost is
Proceeds to benefit the Hospitality House at
9057 South Saginaw St. | Grand Blanc
$10, and pre-registration is required by August 3,
McLaren. Location: Warwick Hills and Flint Golf
810-606-6387 | genesys.org/charityclassic
2017 by calling Andrea at 810-895-1748. Location:
Club
For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
9057 South Saginaw St. | Grand Blanc
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION CELEBRATION
2142 N. Genesee Rd. | Burton
810-694-4103 | mclaren.org/flint/foundation-
July 23, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. July is National Park and
SILLY SATURDAY!
cocktails, live music and a silent auction. Location: Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
Recreation Month. Join us for bounce houses, ladder ball, bubbles, hopscotch, jump ropes and other family activities. The party is free. Location: Bluebell Beach 5500 Bray Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
August 5, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join local art
Location: For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum 2142 N. Genesee Rd. | Burton | 810-736-7100
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August 5, 1 to 2 p.m. Playing with food is ooey,
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
gooey and so much fun! Come dressed to get
August 18-20. This annual visit from everyone’s
slimed and don’t forget your beach towel; wash
favorite engine is a kid’s dream! A Thomas ticket
off on the splash pad or the beach. The event is
includes Crossroads Village admission, Thomas
free. Location: Bluebell Beach, bathhouse
and village activities and free parking. Purchase
5500 Bray Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
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7TH ANNUAL CATFISH FOR A CAUSE TOURNAMENT
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
THE TASTE OF GRAND BLANC
August 25-27. This annual visit from everyone’s
September 12, 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the
August 20, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. One fish, two fish,
favorite engine is a kid’s dream! A Thomas ticket
Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce. Location:
there are still too many catfish in the Holloway
includes Crossroads Village admission, Thomas
Captain’s Club at Woodfield
Reservoir! Last year, 76 participants caught
and village activities and free parking. Purchase
112 channel cats with a total weight of 135 lbs.
tickets
Location: Holloway Reservoir
Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
G-5055 Branch Rd. | Flint | 810-736-7100
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THIRD ANNUAL HISPANIC FESTIVAL
THURSDAY PADDLE WITH LAPEER CHAPTER
september
August 24, 5 p.m. This paddle will last roughly
Entertainment, Vendors & Artists . Performing,"El
2 hours (portaging may be required) and will
HURLEY FOUNDATION’S 33RD ANNUAL FALL GOLF CLASSIC
launch from Rotary Park and end at the Saginaw
September 11. Teams of four have a choice of
Conjunto Los Hermanos Escamilla. Location: Flint
Street Landing. Meet at the Tilted Axis afterward
a morning or afternoon tee time, and the day’s
Farmers' Market, Downtown Flint
for food and drinks. Cost is $10 per person
events will include breakfast, lunch, dinner,
with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting.
contests, an all-day silent auction and other
Pre-registration required by August 21, 2017.
surprises. This special event raises funds for
Location: Rotary Park in Lapeer, Nepessing Street
Hurley Medical Center’s Level I Trauma & Burn
at Lyle Street
Center and Hurley Children’s Hospital’s Level II
Jaime Welch: 810-767-7140 | jwelch@flintriver.org
Pediatric Trauma Center. Location: Flint Golf Club
September 15, 6 to 9 p.m. Ethnic Food, Ballet Folklorico Estudiantil & Mariachi" and "
3100 Lakewood Dr. | Flint | 810-743-6100
GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) • Family Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Educator
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner • Family Nurse Practitioner • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Post-Graduate Certificate
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES • Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Accelerated Second Degree BSN • Registered Nurse to BSN
University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing
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(810) 762-3420
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