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News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

News from the Humane Society of Elmore County

Humane Society of Elmore County News – 29 Apr 13

Rea Cord

Director

 

     Thanks to Walmart and our fantastic Millbrook supporters our first Supply Drive of the year was a huge success as we received a huge amount of donated supplies and money to help our animals. These supply drives truly help as the money saved purchasing supplies can go to some of our special animals in need like Angela, a very sweet Spaniel mix, who recently started her heartworm treatment.  We are grateful to each of our volunteers for helping out and to everyone who donated items and money so generously.

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lt. Governor Ivey launches 'Ending Child Hunger in Alabama' campaign

Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey will launch the “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” campaign at Wares Ferry Road Elementary School in Montgomery, Monday, April 29, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.. “Ending Child Hunger in Alabama” is the first initiative of the newly established Hunger Solutions Institute at Auburn University. Lieutenant Governor Ivey serves as the campaign spokesperson.

With nearly one-third of Alabama’s children living in families that experience food hardships, the goal of the campaign is to move Alabama into the top 25% of states with the highest degree of child food security by 2020.

Sugar Falls Day Camp set for April 27

Sugar Falls Day Camp set for April 27

The Dixie Lions Club of Montgomery will join with other Lions from around the River Region in hosting a day camp for diabetic children and their families, Camp Sugar Falls, next Saturday, April 27th at Camp Chandler on Lake Jordan.

Alabama Lions have long supported Camp Seale Harris for diabetic children, held at Camp ASCCA each year. Next Saturday’s Camp SUgar Falls near Wetumpka is designed to provide a similar opportunity closer to home and without an overnight stay.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

ADMH is encouraging the public to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely discarding of unwanted and unused prescription drugs at collection sites throughout the state. Take Back Day will be held this Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local collection sites can be found by visiting www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.

This effort represents the sixth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The DEA, as well as state and local law enforcement, collaborate to offer the initiative. Last September, Americans turned in 244 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,200 sites.

Huntingdon softball closes out conference play unbeaten

Huntingdon softball closes out conference play unbeaten

The Huntingdon softball team closed out the regular season with a pair of 11-4 wins over Salem College on Saturday.
 
Huntingdon (23-9, 16-0 Great South Athletic Conference) has won 23 of its last 26 games this season and 20 straight GSAC games dating to last season. Entering the conference tournament next week, Huntingdon has won 34 of its last 35 conference games.
 
In Saturday’s sweep, the Lady Hawks finished with 21 hits and three home runs. Brittany Richardson was 5-for-7 on the day with four runs and a RBI and Lauren Welch was 3-for-7 with a two-run homer, four RBIs and three runs.
 
Holly Ostrander hit a solo home run, drove in two runs and scored three runs and Halleigh DiNicholas hit a two-run home run and finished with two RBIs and three runs.

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department Blotter - 4/18 - 4/20

Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department Blotter - 4/18 - 4/20

TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

DAILY PRESS RELEASE

04/18/13

 

  1. A RESIDENT OF RIVER OAKS DRIVE IN JACKSONS GAP FILED A REPORT FOR HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS.
  2. A RESIDENT OF HICKS STORE ROAD IN TALLASSEE FILED A REPORT FOR CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.
  3. A RESIDENT OF HORSESHOE BEND ROAD IN DADEVILLE FILED A REPORT FOR FRAUDULENT USE OF A CREDIT CARD.
  4. A RESIDENT OF EPHESUS ROAD IN ALEXANDER CITY FILED A REPORT FOR HARASSMENT.

 

 

 

  1. A REPORT WAS FILED ON LAKEMONT DRIVE, DADEVILLE FOR BURGLARY AND THEFT.
  2. A SUBJECT WAS ARRESTED AT THE ALEXANDER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT ON A FTA WARRANT AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE COUNTY JAIL.

 

APRIL 20, 2013

 

Coosa County's unemployment rate for March

Coosa County's unemployment rate for March

Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Tom Surtees announced today that Alabama’s preliminary March unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.2%. March 2012’s rate was also 7.2%. March’s rate represents 155,071 unemployed persons, compared to 154,790 last month, and 156,224 last year.

In Coosa County, the unemployment rate for March was 8.3%, down from 9.1% in February and down from 8.9% a year ago.

“This month we continued to see the labor force grow, which tells us that more people are re-gaining confidence in the job market. We also saw the number of people with jobs grow by nearly 7,000, with only a slight increase in the number of unemployed,” said Surtees. “Even though the rate didn’t decrease, these are still positive signs.”

The civilian labor force increased in March to 2,164,497, up from 2,157,556 in February and 2,156,362 last year.