2013-09-05

Cavs golfers beat Owosso



FLINT — The Lady Cavs hosted former Big Nine rival Owosso last Wednesday and took it to the Trojans in the process with a 213-238 win. Meghan Borgerding led the way for the Lady Cavs with a 38 while Mikaila Garrison tallied up a 55 to follow her up. Alanna Gleason carded a 58 on the day and Taylor Jarnigin […]

Interceptions spark shutout over Grand Blanc




FLINT TWP. — Carman- Ainsworth got off to a slow start offensively, but scored two touchdowns in the second half and rode its defense to a 13-0 win over Grand Blanc in the football season opener last Thursday at home. Jevonte Alexander intercepted two passes, returning the first one 19 yards for a touchdown with 11:05 left in the third […]

Door-to-door sales issue defeated for a fourth time




FLINT TWP. — For the fourth time in the past six months, the township board has denied a request for a door-to-door sales permit and discussed legal ways to handle applications. In a 5-2 vote, the township board turned down an application for a peddler’s license from Shy Enterprises Inc. to sell Kirby vacuum cleaners and supplies. The applicant, Lawrence […]

Whaley Children’s Center golf classic coming this Monday



FLINT — Client Financial Services presents the 28th Annual Whaley Golf Classic on Sept. 9 at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. The event is co-hosted George Blaha, voice of the Detroit Pistons, and Mateen Cleaves, Flint native and former Michigan State University basketball star, with all proceeds going to Whaley Children’s Center. In addition to the 36 team outing […]

Spaniola remembered for more than pipe shop




SWARTZ CREEK — Patricia L. Schoenfield remembers catching the bus from Swartz Creek to Flint after school, and spending her evenings working with her father, Paul T. Spaniola, at Paul’s Pipe Shop. Spaniola, of Swartz Crek, died Aug. 27. He was 100 years old. But in a manner fitting his personality, his work will continue. “My father was very industrious,” […]

In brief



Disney Institute to present workshop on Sept. 25 FLINT — Are you ready to bring clarity to your business challenges? Are you ready to inspire new ways of thinking about organizational effectiveness? Then, you’re ready to D’Think. The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce welcomes Disney Institute and “Disney’s Approach to Creativity & Innovation,” a one-day workshop Sept. 25, from […]

TMI Climate Solutions expands facility



GRAND BLANC TWP. — TMI Climate Solutions has announced the expansion of its headquarters facility in Grand Blanc Township. The expansion represents a $6.2 million investment and will result in 30-50 new jobs over the next three years. “It’s great to see TMI growing and succeeding in Genesee County,” said Tim Herman, CEO, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. “Our […]

Sopczynski, Rose join Yeo & Yeo Flint office



FLINT — Yeo & Yeo CPAs, a leading accounting and business consulting firm throughout Michigan, has announced Jacob R. Sopczynski, CPA, has been promoted to senior manager and has transferred from the firm’s Saginaw office to the Flint office located at 4468 Oak Bridge Dr. Sopczynski serves in the audit department and works with clients in a variety of industries. […]

Rediscovering the real nature of fishing

The VIEW from here


I haven’t gone fishing in years. I can’t remember the last time I owned a rod and reel, a tackle box or purchased a fishing license. As a kid I loved to fish. Whether it was fishing alone, with my dad, brother or uncle, I was always happy to have my line in the water waiting for that big catch. […]

In brief



Cornerstone Baptist to host Hero Appreciation Day SWARTZ CREEK — Cornerstone Baptist Church, 6273 Miller Rd., will host a special service to honor First Responders in Genesee County, starting at 10:45 a.m., Sept. 8. “We want to say thank you for putting your life on the line to protect and serve the residents and patrons of Genesee County,” stated a […]