Al Serra Auto Plaza
receives award
GRAND BLANC — Al Serra Auto Plaza was named the number one dealer for online auto sales in Michigan in the May issue of Auto Dealer Monthly as part of the Seventh Annual Internet Achievement Awards.
According to sales figures from the publication, no other Michigan auto dealer made it onto the list of the Top 100 Internet Retailers.
“Everyone at the Al Serra Auto Plaza played a part in helping us achieve the honor,” said Internet Sales Manager Jeff Jones.
Al Serra Auto Plaza is located at 6167 S. Saginaw. For information, call 888-332-1748 or visit alserra.com. — A.S.

Cancer benefit sale
GOODRICH — Becky’s Memories will host a sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 23-31. Outdoor items will be on sale, with a quarter of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Products include birdbaths, angels, turtles, frogs, garden rocks, crosses and garden fairies.
The sale is located at 9442 Green Rd. For information, call 810-584-0334. — A.S.

City receives Excellence in Financial Reporting award
GRAND BLANC — The staff at the City of Grand Blanc received the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 2007 City Annual Report.
The certificate is the premier form of accomplishment for governmental accounting. The City of Grand Blanc has received this honor for 18 consecutive years. — A.S.

Pest removal expert
to speak at museum
GRAND BLANC — “Trapper” Richard Smith comes to the Grand Blanc Heritage Museum May 24.
Smith, a licensed animal removal specialist, will discuss how residents should deal with skunks, woodchucks, opossums, raccoons and other pests.
For information, call the museum at 810-694-7274. — A.S.

Security Federal names Yax VP Human Resources, Branch Operations
FLINT — Jay Yax was named vice president human resources and branch operations by Security Federal Credit Union.
Yax has over 22 years of experience at Security Federal, including previous positions as head loan officer, branch manager, and vice president of branch operations.
Yax’s accomplishments also include an MBA in human resources from Baker College and 20 years in the Michigan Air National Guard, where he retired as a master sergeant.
Security Federal is a non-profit financial cooperative serving Genesee County, Lapeer County, Shiawassee County, Deerfield Township, Tyrone Township, and most of Saginaw County. — A.S.

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