N E W S R E L E A S E

Bear Valley Composite Squadron 6750

Civil Air Patrol

Big Bear, CA

2LT Jim Gundred, PAO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(909) 866-7675 July 5, 2004

BURTON’S READY MIX HELPS WITH NEW DISASTER CENTER

BIG BEAR LAKE, CA – The new Civil Air Patrol headquarters building and community emergency services building got some help from a long time local business, Burton’s Ready Mix. George and Ray Burton will be talking to their supplier, Mitsubishi, about donating cement to aid in the construction of the new building at Greenway and Meadow streets on the airport. Burton’s will help with the delivery and pouring of the foundation.

Burton’s has been operating in the same location since the 1950’s, when their parents started the business. George and Ray took over in the 1980’s and have been there for the community ever since. They have helped with numerous organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, the Cowboy Poetry event, Old Miner’s Days, the Discovery Center, school youth programs and team sponsorships, and various charity functions over the years. “It’s important to serve your community when you can, and we get a lot of satisfaction out of helping”, said George. “The Civil Air Patrol is a good organization, and they are helping the community with a fully equipped disaster center. We’re glad to be a part of it”.

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