More Than Meets the Eye




BURTON — Megan Cutting, a junior at Atherton High School, was directed over loud speaker to leave class immediately for a requested presence in the principal’s office this past month. Cutting, “confused and worried” had never witnessed what was beyond those doors before, let alone been one of the students ever told to visit. She only knew one use of […]

Helping hand

Shard Financial Fashion Show fills backpacks


FLINT — In 2012, Margie Shard hosted her first Wine, Women, Fashion, and Finance Fundraiser, with the passionate belief that empowering women is the key to a better life for all, especially children. With that first event, she garnered $18,000 to put extra food and comfort into the homes of many struggling mothers in the Flint area. The following year […]

Superhero DDS

To The Dental Office and Beyond....


BURTON — Dr. Ahmer Qamar DDS, is taking off his coat and mask on Fridays, and putting on his real attire. This reverse costume switch is part of an inventive quest to save the oral health of local children Qamar has heavily researched and come up with a project he said he hopes will eliminate the feeling of fear associated […]

Gleason reveals plan for new county directory




GENESEE COUNTY – Clerk John Gleason plans to convene a blue ribbon committee to compose a new county directory they hope will serve as a template for other communities. In announcing the news Wednesday, March 19, Gleason noted that the directory is a first step in bringing the community together “to solve the problems of Genesee County.” “It’s all about […]

Historian seeking photos



BURTON – Local historian Mona Miron is writing a book about the history of Burton. One chapter will be “BURTON GOES TO WAR” where she is trying to show how many military families are in Burton, what have come out of Burton and why the community grew so fast. Anyone who has photos they’d like to share can e-mail them […]

VFW to hold pastie sales



BURTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2777, 2260 Belsay Rd., will hold pastie sales Monday-Friday weekly Pasties from 10:30 a.m-4 p.m. Details: Call 810-743-4138. — G.G.

Burton Youth Baseball sign-up begins



BURTON — Registration for Burton Youth T-Ball, softball and baseball summer youth league is underway. Registration forms are available at schools or on the league. The cost for Baseball & Softball is $55 for the first child in family and $40 for additional family members with fees paid prior to April 20. The cost of tee ball is $40 per […]

Sweet Adelines seeking newcomers



DAVISON TWP. — Real women. Real harmony. Real fun. The Sweet Adelines International is celebrating 67 years of barbershop singing. Come join the fun and harmonize with new friends. Everyone is welcome to their open house, every Monday at the Davison Area Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., from 7-10 p.m. Details: Call 810-742-0977 or visit www.songofthelakes.webs.com. — G.G.

Baker Buzzz Toastmasters Club announces meetings



FLINT — Baker Buzzz Toastmasters meets each Thursday at 12 p.m. at Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, 1116 W. Bristol Rd. in Flint. Baker Buzzz is an open club that welcomes everyone and provides a friendly, supportive environment for people who want to improve in the areas of speaking, listening, giving presentations, building confidence, developing leadership skills, and more. […]

The VIEW from here

Pride and honor flight seeking WW II veterans

In 2010 I was contacted by Rudy Bolf, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Davison, who told me of a project he and his organization were working on. It was called a Pride and Honor Flight and he not only wanted my help in getting out the word about this event — he wanted me to take part […]