The Overlooked Adoption Option

Local family prospers with open adoption


BURTON — When Donald Embury thinks about all the children in need of love, support, and a safe home in Genesee County, he compares the predicament and ensuing visualization to a popular line from a children’s film. “We’re here, we’re here, we’re here,” is what pops in his head, as the unspoken and multiplied echo from local children waiting for […]

Burton recognized for water service




BURTON — The city has received recognition by the Michigan Rural Water Association as Utility of the Year for its water system and efforts to bring clean drinking water to the entire community. Liz Moss, deputy director of the Burton Department of Public Works, said the city was recognized for making a quality investment in water and sanitary sewer systems. […]

Jaycees welcome public



BURTON — Sarah Ellis, President of the area Jaycees is promoting the benefits for community members 40 and younger, of joining a junior chamber for united area enhancement and increased socialization, with goal-oriented people who will be the pivotal leaders over the next several decades. The group was recently honored with awards at the Michigan Junior Chamber’s 2013 Year -End […]

Eagles signing up players for softball



BURTON – The Burton Eagles men’s softball league is starting in May. Teams interested in playing should contact Randy at 810-922-8562. There will be a manager’s meeting on April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Burton Eagles, 3317 E. Bristol Rd. There is a playground for kids, horseshoe pits, and concession stand. – G.G.

Chamber to host murder mystery dinner



BURTON – The Burton Chamber of Commerce is hosting the organization’s 2nd annual Murder Mystery Dinner. The dinner is scheduled April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Copper Ridge Golf Club in Davison Township. Last year’s event had an enthusiastic, sellout crowd so they moved it to the more spacious confines of another Chamber’s member — Copper Ridge, 8475 E. Atherton […]

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 […]

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. […]

Men – that’s how we roll



I overheard a conversation between female co-workers the other day about how difficult it is to get a man to prepare dinner when they are working late. One reporter, Lania, said she had found a way to get dinner made in the crockpot since her husband didn’t seem able to put together slow cooker meals himself. She just prepared it […]

Market brings May flowers

Grand opening for Davison Farmers Market on horizon


DAVISON TWP. — Excitement is escalating for the unveiling of the soon to be completed Davison Farmers Market, scheduled for a soft opening on May 1. The year-round market is intended to elicit “an old-fashioned classic farmers market feel,” according to Manager Sandy Coykendall. It is not connected to, nor is it replacing, the Davison Downtown Development Authority Farmers Market […]