2013-12-12

Lady Cavs’ hot start snapped at Hamady




FLINT — The longest season-opening win streak in at least seven years was snapped Tuesday night when Carman- Ainsworth lost to Hamady, 64-55, in a nonleague girls’ basketball game at Hamady. The Lady Cavaliers had put together their first 3-0 start since at least 2006, routing old nemesis Grand Blanc, 51-37, in their opener, beating Swartz Creek, 58-49, last Thursday […]

Financial gifts kids will actually like



1. An Awesome Piggy Bank Saving money is the foundation to developing positive financial behaviors, but it can be a real struggle to convince your kids of that fact. A great way to encourage children to save their money is by giving them an awesome “piggy” bank to keep it in. 2. Math “Video Games” “Grand Theft Auto 5” may […]

‘Local union with a heart’ loaded lots of toys and goodies on Santa’s sleigh




FLINT TWP. — Many came bearing gifts to add to an already huge pile of toys fronting the stage at UAW Local 598 for its annual Toys for Tots campaign. This year, most of the toys were purchased with more than $7,000 raised through Kernels for Cash, an in-plant sale of popcorn to Flint Assembly employees and UAW Local 598 […]

In brief



Zumbathon planned to aside Philippines FLINT — A Zumbathon charity event for the Philippines Typhoon Aid and Relief will be held at Hurley Health & Fitness Center, 4500 S. Saginaw St., Flint on Dec. 13, from 6 to 8pm. Licensed Zumba Instructor Michelle Kryska, along with the host facility — Hurley Health & Fitness Center, members of the Pilipino- American […]

FSPA faculty concert series continues



FLINT — Flint School of Performing Arts faculty member Liz Spector Callahan, oboe, will perform at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20 in the MacArthur Recital Hall at the Flint Institute of Music, 1025 E. Kearsley St. Callahan will be joined onstage by fellow faculty member, Brandon Cota, cello, throughout the concert. Michael Callahan, harpsichord, will accompany on the first selection […]

Cavs boys hoops wins opener




FLINT TWP. — In his first game as the Carman-Ainsworth varsity boys’ basketball coach, Jay Witham and his team were tasked with extinguishing the fire that burned within Grand Blanc on Tuesday. While the Bobcats fought hard from start to finish, the Cavs still managed to find a way to parlay leads of 20-18 and 39-33 at the end of […]

Roses are Sparty Green

Fat Guy’s Corner

TT he Spartans are finally heading back to Pasadena, California to play in the 100th edition of the Rose Bowl. The last trip for the Spartans was 1988. Yes, it’s been 25 years since the Spartans have played in the Grand Daddy of them all, the Rose Bowl. Michigan State secured its spot by taking down unbeaten Ohio State in […]

Bowling, Swimming preview



BOWLING GIRLS Coach: Lorita Simon Years: First as varsity coach; 15+ overall Last year: 2nd in Saginaw Valley League-South; state quarterfinals, three went to state finals Losses: Quinisha Burnett Returning: Shamonica Simon, Sr., Kenzy Lord, Sr., Kassidy Lord, Sr., Bernadette Gruber, So., Yakira Hughes, So., Cionna Orr, Sr., Caity Cox, Fr. “Prior to this, I was the JV Girls Coach […]

Wrestling preview



Coach: Tom Weissend Years: Fifth season Last year: Second in Saginaw Valley Conference Losses: Tae Pendleton, Aaron DuPree, Shaquile Polacek, Jack Baker Returning: Malik Dawkins, Jr., Darien Vaughn, Jr., D’Mario Blue, Sr., Lorenzo Redmond, Sr., Herbie Keskes, Sr., Devon Schofield, Sr., Jerron Thomas, Sr., Demetric Hall, Jr. Season Overview: Dawkins is ranked fourth in the state at 145 pounds by […]

Avoid the hidden costs of online shopping



Online shopping saves shoppers the trouble of waiting in long lines while offering the convenience of around-the-clock hours. With a few clicks of the keyboard or scrolls on a tablet, shoppers can typically find just about any product or service they desire. But additional fees and service charges that can quickly accumulate also are a part of online shopping. However, […]