I was born and raised in Flint, attending Holy Redeemer High School, Mott Community College, and I have degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Michigan-Flint. I'm also a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1968-1972, and an avid racquetball player that enjoys his workouts at Hurley Health & Fitness Center. I joined Cars 108 and work in multiple roles as Operations Manager and Program Director. I assumed the Program Director role for WQUS (US1031) in 2012.
J. Patrick
The Ice Cream Van Brings Hilarity
The fun just begins when the ice cream van rolls into the neighborhood!
To say they were falling all over themselves for ice cream would be fair, I guess. Maybe the cold ice cream will help cool those bruises!
Check Out This Ping-Pong Playing Robot
How far has our technology come? Machines and Robots may rule the world someday!
Timo Boll, a table tennis professional, recently played a match against a robot. It was to help promote China's new robotics factory. But Boll didn't really expect to have his hands full against the machine...
Pump Up The Jams With Cute Bathing Suit Model
Here is a great way to spend thirty seconds. This video is worth the time!
Retail clothing websites give you the opportunity to change the picture of the model clothing colors, so this might be familiar to you. Add in some great music and it turns into a new-age art form...
Applebee’s Unveils Lapeer Lightning Wall
Last Tuesday the Lapeer Community Schools staff, students and supporters packed the Applebee's restaurant in Lapeer. The event was a special fundraiser for the Lapeer High School athletic program. Applebee's General Manager, John Perez unveiled the new Lapeer Lightning wall in the restaurant.
‘Frost Law’ Restrictions Coming Soon In Lapeer County
The term "frost law" refers to the amount of frost that is remaining in the ground. With the warming of the ground as spring approaches, it can cause the pavement to heave and buckle, thus creating potholes and drops that can have a damaging effect on wheels and vehicles. To help reduce the damage to the roadway, counties enforce axle weights reductions depending on the road surface.
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‘Jelly-Beans & Smiles’ Seeking Donations
In the past three years more than 2,000 Easter Baskets have been distributed to the children of Lapeer County through the "Jelly-Bean & Smiles" program! Here is how you can help the less fortunate children in our community this Easter season.
Homeless Man ‘Wins” $1,000 From Magician
No, it wasn't a scam or a trick. A magician wanted to give $1,000 to a homeless man without making it seem like charity, so he conjured up a lottery winning ticket idea.
Magician Rahat just wanted to help, so he used a losing lottery ticket, and the help of a local convenience store owner who agreed to tell the homeless man it was worth $1,000, to put he money in his hands...
Win a ‘Boarding Pass’ To The Western Caribbean
Today's featured trip is to the Western Caribbean cruise. It sounds like a dream come true after this long, cold, infinite winter, doesn't it? It could be yours if you are the winner of the 'Boarding Pass' on US1031!
Lapeer County Animal Control Now Open Saturdays
Since the calendar rolled over into 2014 there have been some changes at Lapeer County Animal Control. They are now open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm. The shelter has never had weekend hours before. Now prospective pet owners and owners who need a license have more convenient times to get them.
North Branch Bakery Voted Best Packzi Maker In Mid-Michigan
With Fat Tuesday behind us (literally), the official vote is in and the Paczki Queen is Sandy Czackowski, the owner of the North Branch Bakery! WNEM-TV5 held a contest last week searching out the best packzi maker in mid-Michigan. Voters made the North Branch Bakery the top dog when it came to packzi's.
‘Boarding Pass’ Offers An Escape From Winter!
I've heard so many people say that this has been the toughest winter that they can ever remember. We've had ice storms, bitter cold temperatures, and tons of snow! Now, here is your chance to escape, compliments of US1031! Check out the five trips that the winner of the "Boarding Pass" contest will have to choose from. That could be you! Get registered today in the "Ultimate V.I.P.
Imlay City To Offer Year-Round Elementary In Fall
Imlay City will become the second district in the county to offer year-around elementary, joining Lapeer Community Schools which began the program at Turrill Elementary this year. That is, if at least 25 students per grade, sign up.