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nthetown is now in our 42nd year of providing an oasis of optimism in a world in which the dry and negative is often given priority. This spring, we present several of Flint and Genesee County's communityminded organizations and businesses that are helping the needy, keeping people healthy, and offering quality services to help businesses thrive. We’re celebrating many milestones in 2016 with regard to Flint's history, like the 100th anniversary of Flint's Rotary Club, along with Charles S. Mott's renowned Applewood Estate's summer-long centennial celebration. In upcoming issues, onthetown will feature other community stalwarts who have survived the trials of time in the spirit of preserving Flint's storied legacy. You know what they say about April showers—well, things are certainly starting to bloom around here! More than just budding leaves and blossoms, there’s a new, hopeful feeling. Though the water crisis continues, lights on the way to the end of the tunnel (or pipeline, if you prefer) are glimmering. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, without minimizing the seriousness of the issue, offers reassurances that Flint can heal from this disaster. Also, the Karegnondi Pipeline, which will bring Lake Huron water to the city, is being completed on time and with thorough safety testing. The centerpiece of this issue is a bit more playful and carefree—an inside view of local DJs Mike and Stephanie in the Morning. You've probably heard them on your way to work, playing the latest hits and bantering with one another. Find out what it’s like behind the speakers, and enjoy their candid “rock star” photos. There is much more in our May/June pages, and we hope to work in tandem with the sunny weather to put a smile on the faces of our readers and advertisers. So enjoy, and hope to see you at one of the many summer events in the upcoming months!
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Michelle Blaisdell MANAGING EDITOR Meredith McGhan CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Michael G. Thodoroff Martha Hamp LEAD DESIGN Archetype Design Studio DESIGN & LAYOUT Chelsea Mills, Macie Keller- Behind Your Design Julie Erdman- jedesign ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Debby Molina Allison Joslin Jason Hill Lanie Nix CONTRIBUTORS Kristen Aguirre, Wendy Byard, Dennis Ferrara, Sean Gartland, Jamie Hamp, Ilse Hayes, Joel Hart, Louis J. Lobsinger Jr., Kellie McCarty, Meredith McGhan, Chelsea Mills, Tara Moreno, Debby Molina, Gary Paavola, Lynn Penning, Rich Reed, Paul Rozycki, Theresa Roach, Lisa Szukhent, Rynelle Walker Photography THANKS TO M-Live Media Group, Rotary Club of Flint Michigan, Ruth Mott Foundation Archives, Flint Michigan, Ashley Norman PUBLISHER Kimberly Gray Global Network Publishers, producers of onthetown Magazine P.O. BOX 121 GRAND BLANC, MI 48480 CONTACT ADVERTISING MANAGER Michelle Blaisdell director@onthetownlimited.com 810.584.7006 onthetown Magazine 8469 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 3 Grand Blanc, MI 48439 CORRECTION In our last issue, we listed rates for The Sugarbush Houses and facilities as being $2800 per week. Rates for the senior living homes actually start at $2800 per month.