2012-02-16

Cavs earn come-from-behind win over Southwestern




FLINT — The Carman-Ainsworth boys’ basketball team continued to improve as the season progresses with two more wins. The Cavaliers hosted Flint Southwestern Academy on Tuesday and earned a hard-fought win in comefrom behind fashion, 55-52. The Knights jumped out to an early, 13-11, lead after one quarter and the second quarter saw each team score 14 points. Southwestern Academy […]

Six Cavs wrestle on to regionals




DAVISON — Six Carman-Ainsworth wrestlers, including two champions, are still grappling in the individual state tournament after last Saturday’s district meet at Davison. Jake Weissend won the Div. 1 district title at 145 pounds, and Malik Dawkins edged teammate Wes Cummings for the 112 crown to lead the Cavaliers into this Saturday’s regional tourney, also at Davison. Aaron Dupree (119), […]

Cavaliers girls’ hoops falls to Flint Powers




FLINT— The Lady Cavs had a bit of a hiccup on Friday night at Flint Powers Catholic. The two long-time Big Nine rivals, and soon to be foes of the Saginaw Valley Conference-South, battled it out with the Chargers coming out on top, 59-51. Carman-Ainsworth began with an early advantage, jumping out to a 16-6 lead after the opening period. […]

CALENDAR of events



Get your group’s events in for the next year by sending the day, time, location and a short description of the event to calendargbv@mihomepaper.com or visit the website, www.mihomepaper.com to submit events through the online form. CARDS AND GAMES EVERY 3RD FRIDAY Euchre tournament hosted by the Swartz Creek Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 4413 Morrish Rd., […]

Hot Tickets



Concerts coming up at The Machine Shop FLINT — The Machine Shop, 3539 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, will present its Pin-Up Contest, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Music will be by Cash O’Riley and Rattletrap. The cost is $5, ages 18 and up. Country Night at the Machine Shop is Feb. 18 with Frankie Ballard and special guests Pole Barn […]

Chocolates and sparkling red



It’s always a very special occasion, Valentine’s Day, and if you’re celebrating this weekend, it deserves something special for the celebration. Chocolates have long been the favorite gift for your loved one and red roses have been known to win the heart. But, now there is another special gift to add to the collection. Made in Italy, Banfi Rosa Regale […]

A district history lesson surfaces at board meeting




FLINT TWP. — A walk down memory lane was prompted at a recent Carman-Ainsworth School Board meeting by a program booklet from the Dec. 2, 1949 dedication of Robert N. Mandeville High School. Brought in by Dave Swierpel, director of professional learning & community services, this newest addition to the district’s historical documents archives was donated by Don Nichols of […]

Genesys Heart Institute adds two physicians



GENESEE COUNTY — Genesys Heart Institute welcomes two physicians to its heart team: Ravi Kilaru, MD; and Abed Osman, MD, FACC, FSCAI. Electrophysiologist Ravi Kilaru, MD, completed his residency in internal medicine at Westchester Medical Center — New York Medical College. He is board certified in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kilaru obtain a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology from […]

Prize winning play Ruined at the FYT



FLINT — Flint Youth Theatre’s staged reading of Ruined will be performed Sunday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. This Pulitzer Prize winning play by Lynn Nottage is a stirring tale of Mama Nadi, who provides refuge for women affected by civil war ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ruined is the fifth staged reading in FYT’s 2011-12 Off the Press […]

MCC graphics coordinator gets Fulbright Scholarship



FLINT — Mara Jevera Fulmer, professor and program coordinator in Graphic Design at Mott Community College, has been selected for a Fulbright Specialists project in Russia at the Yekaterinburg Academy of Contemporary Art during May 2012, according to the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Fulmer will be teaching a short course on cultural […]