GENESEE COUNTY — Shane Trombley of Burton was the class clown. So were nine other students. But their teacher Brian Ivory was very happy about it. These students not only got credit for being cut-ups, they earned it. All 10 were enrolled last semester at Mott Community College in a pilot course to learn the art of being clowns as […]
In brief
McLaren Diabetes support group meets monthly FLINT — McLaren’s Diabetes Support Group next monthly meeting is Jan. 11, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the McLaren Diabetes Education Program, G-3200 Beecher Rd., Flint in BeechHill Centre. The group is free and registration is not required The support group meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month. A variety of topics are […]
Catholic Charities provide meals to more than 600 over holidays
FLINT — The warm aroma of Christmas dinner greeted guests as they entered the North End Soup Kitchen, on Dec. 25. More than 400 individuals received a holiday dinner with all the trimmings, as well as towels, socks and toiletries for the grownups, and children were greeted by Santa Claus himself, who provided a toy for every child as well […]
Wine Scene
This Shiraz is from Australia and it SUXXNobody has more fun with their wine labels than those down-under Aussies. This is a prime example. When I ran across this at a local wine shop, I had to do a double take to make sure I read the label right; sure enough it said SUXX. Then I turned the bottle around and read the back label: “ Today […]
Cavs get revenge, defeat Bobcats in rematch
FLINT — The Carman-Ainsworth boys’ basketball team lost its season opener to Grand Blanc on Dec. 6, 55-49. The Cavs were without star point guard Denzel Watts, while the Bobcats were without big-man, Bart Williams. Both teams were at full strength this time around and Watts led his Cavaliers to a 65- 54 victory on Tuesday at ‘The Gravel Pit.’ […]
Lady Cavs’ split series with former Big Nine rival
GRAND BLANC— The Carman- Ainsworth girls’ basketball team defeated Grand Blanc in the season opener with a memorable comeback. That would not be the case Tuesday, as the Cavaliers were unable to get the job done on the road, falling to their former Big Nine rival, 63-55. You can bet the season-opener was on the minds of the Lady Bobcats, […]
Sports Shorts
Carr, Chiefs end sour season on good note KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Carman-Ainsworth graduate Brandon Carr and his Kansas City Chiefs’ season came to an end on Sunday, as they finished with a 7-9 overall record, which leaves them sitting in last place in the four-team American Football Conference-West. The 8-8 Denver Broncos clinched the division championship, followed by the 8-8 […]
Raiders shock Flint Powers in 4-2 win
FLINT TOWNSHIP— The Carman- Ainsworth/Flushing hockey squad has really found its stride throughout the past few contests. The team took another step forward last Tuesday, a big one at that, as it defeated perennial hockey powerhouse Flint Powers Catholic, 4-2. Powers took the early lead in the first period, but would be knotted at one apiece heading into the intermission […]
SPORTS VIEW
Logistics nightmareWe knew we’d see more changes below the surface when a number of high school hockey teams joined forces for the coming season. And that we have. Two schools co-oping doesn’t present that many problems, because one school has to be primary and the jersey situation has to be ironed out. Some have chosen to go an entirely new route […]
Bowlers return to lanes
FLINT TWP. — Carman-Ainsworth bowlers will see their first competition in three weeks Saturday when they match up against Davison at Colonial Lanes. The Cavaliers last competed in a tournament in Bay City on Dec. 18. — D.N.