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ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION DAY HUGE SUCCESS
Even the cool Fall
temperatures couldn’t dampen the spirits and enthusiasm of the volunteers
who showed up Saturday morning, November 10th, to help the
Lawrence County Humane Society Animal Shelter for a “day of work” in
support of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Day. With shovels, rakes,
and wheelbarrows all lined up ready to do, the volunteers started the
early, chilly morning by cleaning the outside dog runs and transporting
over 9.5 tons of gravel to fix up the kennels for the dogs before the
winter weather sets in.
The day progressed with
volunteers completing other tasks around the facility such as putting up
additional shelves, applying shower board on the walls of the cat area,
scrubbing the inside dog kennels, cleaning out flower beds, and painting
outside. But the day was not complete for most of the volunteers until
they had the opportunity to visit the cats and dogs and spend time with
them by taking them for a walk, petting them, and giving them love and
treats.
In the afternoon the shelter
was visited by members of the community during the Open House from 2:00 –
4:00 PM. Among those visiting the shelter was House Majority Floor Leader
Rocky Adkins who seemed quite impressed with the care being given to the
animals and the work being done by the LC Humane Society Animal Shelter.
Volunteers served refreshments to the visitors while members of the Humane
Society Board of Directors gave them information on several of the
shelter’s programs such as spay/neuter, fostering, humane education,
adoptions, and the recycling of aluminum cans, printer cartridges, and
cell phones.
Anyone interested in learning
more about volunteering for the Lawrence County Humane Society Animal
Shelter should contact Beverly Pack at email sixcatpack@mindspring.com
or call 606-638-3140.
House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins speaks with some
of the
volunteers during the Open House. Pictured (L to R) Bev Pack,
Jackie Britton, Rep Adkins, Susie Chambers, Barbara Wallis.
LC HUMANE SOCIETY VISITS TRINITY
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
On Wednesday October
24th, Barbara Wallis gave a presentation to the students at Trinity
Christian Academy about the Lawrence County Humane Society. She talked
about the purpose of the Humane Society including the education of the
community on proper care of animals, information concerning state laws on
animal care, and the animal shelter that was built and is run by the
Humane Society. Each child was given a packet of informational pamphlets,
stickers and a coloring book put out by Auburn University Veterinary
School on animal care and safety. The coloring books were donated to the
Humane Society by our local State Farm Insurance office. The children
were also given instructions on how to properly take care of their pets at
home and they were shown pictures of many of the animals that are
available for adoption at the animal shelter. The children and teachers
were told about our web site where they can go to get more information on
the Humane Society activities, animals available for adoption, pet care
information, and fund raisers for the Humane Society. The Trinity
Christian Academy has agreed to participate in a fund raiser to collect
and recycle aluminum cans to raise money to support the Humane Society.
Three Rivers Medical Center
On behalf of Three Rivers
Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer Greg A. Kiser, MHA, made a
presentation of supplies for the Lawrence County Animal Shelter and over
$400 in monetary contributions to representatives with the Lawrence County
Humane Society. Pictured left to right are Kathy New, RN and data
abstractor; Stella Wellman, LPN and data abstractor; Director of Quality
Management and Regulatory Compliance Betty Slone, RN; Executive Secretary
of Nursing Administration Ramona Hatfield; CEO Kiser; Connie Lemaster,
animal shelter manager with the Lawrence County Humane Society; Chief
Nursing Officer Cathy Heston, BSN; Director of Medical/Surgical Services
Freeda Gibson, RN; and Administrative Assistant and Medical Staff
Coordinator Belinda Fraley.
SEPTEMBERFEST POKER RUN
The 5th
Annual Septemberfest Motorcycle Poker Run was held Sunday, September 9th.
Thirty-four bikes and bikers participated. The ride was led by Ronnie
Hall and followed a route through Lawrence, Martin, and Johnson counties.
At stops along the way the bikers drew a card for a poker hand. The final
card was drawn at the end of the ride. Ballard "Junior" Meek of
Staffordsville had the best poker hand and won the Grand Prize which was a
trip for two to Pigeon Forge or $350.00 in cash. David Walters of Crown
City, Ohio won for the worst poker hand and also won a prize for traveling
the farthest. Wade Perry won the "Split the Pot" contest. The proceeds
from the Poker Run go to support the Lawrence County Humane Society. This
is an annual event and will be held again next year during Septemberfest.
Captain for the photo --
Ronnie Hall presents Ballard "Junior" Meek with the Grand Prize and Trophy
More Pictures from Poker Run
David Walters received an award for worst
hand and traveled farthest to participate in the Septemberfest Poker Run.
Wade Perry was the Split the Pot winner in
the Septemberfest Poker Run held Sunday, Sept. 9.
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