Mayor: City on right path with finances



BURTON — Mayor Paula Zelenko presented the state of the city address to a room of about 20 people at Burton City Hall, March 26 Zelenko highlighted the city’s financial state. These included the “changes and strategies” that have been implemented and how departments are maintaining their services. Zelenko acknowledged the reduction of fulltime employees from 105 in 2008 to […]

Another blaze at Twin Meadows, still no more arrests



BURTON — Firefighters were called to another fire at Twin Meadows Mobile Home Park, March 24. This brings the count to 24 fires since last September. Gary Duby of Burton was arrested Feb. 4 in connection with two counts of arson. A reward of $1,500 by park owner Bruce Stein and a $5,000 one by the state’s Arson Prevention Committee […]

Fire Department adds four new firefighters



BURTON — Four firefighters have been added to the Burton Fire Department. Kevin Costello, Dustin Woodliff and Kenneth Wright, all of Burton, are posted to Station #2, 1320 S. Belsay Rd. and Jeremy Staffne, of Grand Blanc, is at Station #1, 2031 E. Bristol Rd. Burton Fire Chief Doug Halstead has been chief for 16 years and had been in […]

Paws on Parade is back for another year



BURTON —The Humane Society of Genesee County is hosting its largest fundraiser, the 14th annual Paws on Parade Champagne Brunch, April 15. The event will be held at Warwick Hills Country Club located at G-9057 S. Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc. The event is expected to bring in “hundreds of people.” The fundraiser supports “abused and homeless animals throughout Genesee County.” […]

Memorial Day Car Show planned



BURTON — The Memorial Day Car Show is scheduled to be held at Courtland Center in the South parking lot, May 26, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. According to Councilman Steve Heffner, they are expecting about 100 cars this year. DJ Bob Steel and The Jesse Couch band will be performing. Vendors are scheduled to be there. Trophies and ribbons will […]

Christ in the Passover at Grace Community Church



BURTON — Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Elli Marks of Jews for Jesus will re-create the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called “Christ in the Passover” at Grace Community Christian Fellowship on Sunday evening April 1 at 6:30 p.m. Elli Marks will set a table with items […]

Bentley Schools offering kindergarten and preschool



BURTON — Bentley Schools Kindergarten and Preschool Registration is April 16-20 at Barhitte Elementary School, 6080 Roberta St. Children 4 (Preschool) or 5 (Kindergarten) on or before Dec. 1 and living in the school district are eligible. Call 810 591-9661 for an appointment. — G.G.

Memorial Day committee seeking nominations



BURTON — The 2012 Burton Memorial Day Parade Committee is currently looking for nominations for grand marshall and veteran of the year now through February. Parade entries will now cost $25 and entry forms will be available online and at city hall. The committee is also in the process of accepting new volunteers; they meet monthly in the community room […]

Join Sweet Adelines



DAVISON TWP. — Real women. Real harmony. Real fun. The Sweet Adelines International is celebrating 67 years of barbershop singing. Come join the fun and harmonize with new friends. Everyone is welcome to their open house, every Monday at the Davison Area Senior Center, 10135 Lapeer Rd., from 7- 10 p.m. Details: Call 810-742-0977 or visit www.songofthelakes. webs.com. — G.G.

Scrapbooking at St. John’s



DAVISON — St. John’s Moms Club will host a scrapbooking marathon at the St. John Parish Hall, April 20, from 4 -10 p.m., and on April 21, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Take advantage of time/space to work on projects, the chance to shop at some of our on-site stores and special salon/massage services at the event. Meals are included and […]