2014-05-08

In brief



Consumers seeks identity of those responsible for power outage CLIO — Consumers Energy is offering a $2,500 reward to the first person who provides information leading to the positive identification of the person driving a red pickup truck towing a hydraulic plow that snagged a power line and broke five poles and other equipment near Clio Thursday. The incident happened […]

CONCEPT CORVETTES BECOME A REALITY FOR 2015 MODELS



Two new versions of the 2015 Corvette Stingray, the Atlantic luxury convertible and the Pacific performance coupe, will go on sale later this year. “One of the design goals for the Corvette Stingray was to provide customers with the flexibility to tailor the car to their personality,” said Kirk Bennion, Corvette exterior design manager. “The Atlantic and Pacific design packages […]

Sports Shorts



Event for the whole family BURTON — On May 10 from noon-3 p.m. the IMA Brookwood Golf Club, 6045 Davison Rd., is hosting a Family Fun Day. There will also be free golf lessons, a putting green course, chipping and bunker station, a bounce house and a fit and fun zone. “We added a morning session for YouthQuest to accommodate […]

Roundup



GOLF The Cavaliers played in the Genesee County Invitational on Monday at Atlas Valley Country Club. Haywood Petty led the team with a 92, Garrett Wilson shot 111 and Alex Frank carded 136. Last Friday, the Cavs dropped a nonleague dual meet to Montrose, 177- 254, at Briar Ridge. Carman-Ainsworth will play Saginaw Valley Lutheran next Monday at Pleasant View […]

Tee Time



SATURDAY, MAY 10 14th Annual North Branch Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble 10 a.m. Registration at 9:30 am WASHAKIE GOLF COURSE Burnside Rd., North Branch. Four person scramble, men and women welcome. Cost $240 per team. Fundraiser for North Branch Boys Varsity Golf. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart included. Continental breakfast, hot dogs, brats at the turn. Cash […]

Didja doubt my Derby pick?

Fat Guy Corner

The 140th Kentucky Derby winner was California Chrome! I hope some of you readers went to the track and placed some money down. I told you he was going to win this race. The question now becomes, can California Chrome complete the next leg of the Triple Crown? The Preakness will run on Sat., May 17. I will say I […]

Baseball team keeping busy




BAY CITY — Despite a valiant effort by senior pitcher Noah Reed on Monday, the Carman-Ainsworth varsity baseball team still lost the first game of a Saginaw Valley League crossover doubleheader at Bay City Central 11-1. The Cavs also fell in game two 10-0. Taking the loss was sophomore Cooper Betancourt. A visit from Flint Metro League rival Clio last […]

Cavaliers’ softball falls twice at Clio




CLIO — Carman-Ainsworth dropped a non-league softball doubleheader to Clio on Tuesday, 8-5 and 13-2, at Clio. The Cavaliers got two hits from Alexis Richie, and Jessica McClung struck out five Mustang batters in her pitching performance. On April 30, the Cavs dropped a pair of close games to Saginaw Heritage, 6-2 and 4-3, in a Saginaw Valley League crossover […]

In brief



Suicide Prevention walk GOODRICH — Goodrich High School will host a “Walk Out of the Darkness” event presented by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on May 17th, 9 am (check in). This event will raise money for AFSP’s vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives. The walks raise awareness about depression and suicide, and provide comfort […]

Amendments passed for water, sewer rate ordinances




FLINT TWP. — Amendments to sewer and water rate ordinances passed second reading and adoption in a 4-2 vote at the township board’s May 5 meeting. Trustees Belenda Parker and Barb Vert voted no. Treasurer Marsha Binelli was absent. Tracey Tucker, deputy treasurer, explained that a wording change was needed in the ordinances to make it clear that the board […]