H1N1 vaccine to arrive soon in Genesee County
BY ROBERTO ACOSTA STAFF WRITER
      BURTON — County health officials anticipate vaccines for the novel influenza A (H1N1) to begin arriving this week for residents.
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Six vie for three seats on Burton City Council
     BURTON — Voters in Burton will go to the polls Nov. 3 to decide three, four-year seats on the City Council. The candidates include incumbents Paula Zelenko and Laurie Tinnin, along with residents Danny Wells, Vaughn Smith, Larry Petrella and Jennifer Morquecho.
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Bendle High School to host career, resume workshop
      BURTON — Residents are invited to the “Community Boost Your Career” workshop at Bendle High School, 2283 E. Scottwood Ave.
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Before- and afterschool programs available to Bendle High students
      BURTON — Several programs are open to high school students via the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant.
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Friends of the Burton Memorial Library to hold used book sale
      BURTON — Friends of the Burton Memorial Library will hold a used book sale on Friday and Saturday at the library, G-4012 E. Atherton Rd. The sale will take place from 1-4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the library and Friends of the Library group. — R.A.
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Trick or treat trail
      BURTON — Burton Parks and Recreation announces its 2nd annual Halloween Trick or Treat Trail 4-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Kelly Lake, located on Lapeer Road between Center and Genesee Roads.
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Pumpkin give-a-way planned for Oct. 24
      FLINT — The Layman Family has owned and operated Chain Paint & Wallpaper, 2440 Richfield Rd., for 50 years. They have grown more than 100 pumpkins on their small family farm and are conducting a pumpkin give-a-way at the Chain Paint & Wallpaper Store. Pumpkins will be given away to the first 100 families, one per child per family.
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AMS Parent Group fundraiser
      FLINT — The Atherton Middle School Parent Group invites the district to share an evening of food, friends and fundraising 5-8 p.m. Nov. 5 at BD’s Mongolian BBQ, 4205 Miller Rd.
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Juried vendors needed for Ladies’ Night Out
      FLINT — Crossroads Village is accepting applications for the third annual Ladies’ Night Out event 5-9 p.m. Nov. 16. Details: Call 810-736-7100, ext. 855 or ckimber@gcparks.org. — N.B.
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Hill Road to undergo reconstruction
      GRAND BLANC — The Genesee County Road Commission began resurfacing work Tuesday on a section of Hill Road scheduled to last for one month. The work on Hill Road, between Georgetown and Belsay roads in Grand Blanc Township, is scheduled for completion on or before Nov. 13. One lane of traffic will be maintained within the project limits using flag control.
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Thriller Night for BB/BS
      FLINT — Hoffman’s Deco Deli and Café, along with the Flint Area Chamber of Commerce and Flint Young Professionals, hosts a Thriller Night at Hoffman’s 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23.
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Girl, Boy Scout Leader Party
      FLINT — Sloan/Longway will host a party for the troop leaders of Girl Scout and Boy Scouts 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 at Sloan Museum.
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