2024 Upcoming Holiday deadlines: Deadline for the Christmas Edition (12-25) & New Year’s Edition (1-1) is Thursday, Dec. 19. We have to submit both papers early due to the printing company being closed for the holidays.
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Hale County Animal Shelter Pets of the week
Sage is a pit bull mix, 3-4 months with first shots and dewormed. Sweet Sage is a zoomie running, cuddle bug sweetheart. Looking for her forever home. * Will be spayed
Can’t believe my bobble heads are still here. Six cuties, two sets shots! Dewormed! Ready for homes or rescue! Laurie Nevin, Hale County Animal Shelter, 334-624-8120
Hale County Animal Shelter, 334-624-8120. Open Thursdays 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Starudays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Shelter needs disinfectant bleach, laundry detergent, dawn dishwashing liquid, purina puppy/kitten chow. puppy/kitten toys, dog/cat chow, puppy pads, paper towels, clumping cat litter, fabuloso, purina cat/dot chow, tough dog toys, 13 gallon trash bags, fancy feast wet cat/kitten food. Any nutrious brand of food is acceptable. Lots of good brands out there. Can be shipped to HCAS, 20 Correction Drive, Greensboro, AL 36744.
Church & Community Events
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling to cope emotionally this holiday season, reach out. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support via phone or chat for people in distress, resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Visit 988lifeline.org for more.
‘For Every Body’ Campaign Seeks to Address Key Health Challenges for Alabamians
The Alabama Wellness Alliance (AWA) is excited to announce the “For Every Body” campaign, which encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size or ability level. The campaign includes social media graphics and messages that can be utilized to increase awareness of the Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan (ALPAN), promote state and local events, promote healthy behaviors, encourage use of community resources, and much more. AWA member Lita Chatham said, “Everyone can take small steps towards better health. The ‘For Every Body’ campaign encourages participation in healthy lifestyle behaviors such as eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking water, and being physically active in ways you enjoy.” The “For Every Body” campaign toolkit provides information on health promotions and observances, sample social media posts by sector, and graphics in both English and Spanish. The public is invited to view and utilize the campaign toolkit and materials at www.alabamapublichealth.gov/awa/every-body.html The Alabama Wellness Alliance is a volunteer membership organization that seeks to create a healthier Alabama through advocacy, environmental changes and programs to support and promote healthy lifestyles.Partners in the alliance address wellness through nutrition and physical activity strategies that improve health behaviors. Please visit this website if you are interested in joining: www.alabamapublichealth.gov/awa/every-body.html
4-H Foundation Scholarship
Applications for the 2025 4-H Foundation Scholarship Program opened Dec. 6 in 4HOnline v2.4honline.com. Seniors must be enrolled this club year to be eligible. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025.
December’s Grow More, Give More Harvest of the Month is cabbage!
Find growing instructions as well as yummy recipes that use cabbage at https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/lawn-garden/december-grow-more-give-more-harvest-of-the-month
Financial Relief from Southern Pine Beetle Damage for Forestland Owners in All Alabama Counties
Financial relief is now available to assist timber owners in Alabama who suffered damages from the southern pine beetle this summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that all 67 Alabama counties have been approved for the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) to restore and rehabilitate private forest lands impacted by severe drought and related insect infestation damage. The EFRP signup period runs from September 30, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has identified 10,253 southern pine beetle (SPB) spots affecting approximately 3.1 million trees across the state. These numbers equate to an estimated 3.5 million tons of dead wood on the landscape. At current stumpage prices, this is a value loss of approximately $87.5 million. The AFC encourages adversely affected forest landowners to promptly contact their local FSA offices to request funding through the EFRP during the signup period. After EFRP applications are submitted, local FSA county committees determine land eligibility based on on-site inspections performed by a local forester who will assess the type and extent of damage, and the restoration activities needed to restore forest health. FSA will approve applications based on the onsite restoration need. Financial assistance is not provided upfront. Cost-share is reimbursed at no more than 75% of the lesser of the actual costs incurred or allowable cost after a restoration activity is complete. If an EFRP application is approved, the program participant is expected to perform restoration and conservation practices based on the FSA-848A Cost-Share Agreement and the restoration plan provided. The minimum qualifying cost of restoration is $1,000 and the EFRP payment limitation is $500,000. A qualified forest is defined as one acre in size, 120 feet across, with 10% tree cover. Complete EFRP eligibility information and program participation requirements can be found under News & Events at forestry.alabama.gov.To find contact information for your local FSA office, visit https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator The mission of the Alabama Forestry Commission is to protect and sustain Alabama’s forest resources using professionally applied stewardship principles and education, ensuring that the state’s forests contribute to abundant timber and wildlife, clean air and water, and a healthy economy.
Join Us for the At Home Beekeeping Series!
Calling all beekeepers! Our online series is back, offering educational information and updates on timely beekeeping topics. Attend meetings from the comfort of your home using your computer or mobile device. Each session includes a Q&A segment for all your beekeeping questions. For more information, visit: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/bees-pollinators/at-home-beekeeping-series/ Dates and Topics: 2025 Dates and Topics: Jan. 28 Coming Out of Winter, David Tarpy, North Carolina State University; Feb. 25 Honeybee Nutrition, Priya Chakrabarti Basu, Mississippi State University; March 25 Colony Losses in the United States of America, Geoff Williams, Auburn University; April 29 Honeybee Nest Architecture, Michael Smith, Auburn University. Recordings from this series are available for only two weeks after each session on the Lawrence County Alabama Extension Office Facebook page. For more information on the “At Home Beekeeping Series,” contact Allyson Shabel at [email protected].
Need help paying for high cost medications?
SenioRx is a program offered through the Area Agency on Aging of West Alabama that could help save you money on your prescription drugs, and it’s not just for seniors! The SenioRx Program helps you apply for patient assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies to receive your prescriptions at a free or reduced price. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 205-333-2990 to speak with someone in the Aging and Disability Resource Center for more information.
School Events
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Success By 6 of United Way of West Alabama is proud to provide Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library books FREE to children ages birth to 5 years old in Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. Once a month, your child will receive a new book by mail. You only need to do two things: register your child and pledge to read the books to him/her. Please, climb on board Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Since UWWA launched the Dolly Parton Imagination Library: 13,467 children have participated in the program in Greene, Hale, Marengo, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa Counties. 10,427 children have “graduated” from the program. 443,856 books have been delivered to children in West Alabama. Sign up at https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/
UA Preview: This Week at The University of Alabama
| Dec. 2, 2024📰 BEST BETS UA-Led Community Choir Presents Inaugural Show Dec. 3The Druid City Chorus is a new ensemble open to all community members, including students, faculty and staff of UA, Shelton State Community College and Stillman College, and citizens of West Alabama. The choir will host its first concert on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Moody Music Building. The show is free to the public. Media are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal on Dec. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building, Room 1000.Why This Matters: The chorus unites the community by bringing together more than 90 singers of different ages, backgrounds and affiliations. The choir also gives community members the opportunity to be a part of a performing vocal ensemble.For more information, contact Dr. Morgan Luttig, DCC’s director, at [email protected]. Beat Auburn Beat Hunger ConcludesUniversity of Alabama students raised 431,120 pounds of food during the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive providing meals to West Alabamians struggling with food insecurity.Why This Matters: Donations will go to purchasing secret meals for children, supplemental senior boxes and the 93 agencies that the food bank supports in West Alabama. Student Named Rhodes ScholarUA senior Kate Herndon, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, is among 32 in the nation to receive the Rhodes Scholarship. Why This Matters: The Rhodes Scholarship is the most prestigious academic award for American college graduates and the oldest award for international study. Study Finds Many Alabamians with Poor Sleep HealthA recent study conducted by UA’s Dr. Adam Knowlden found that many Alabamians are falling short of the recommended amount of sleep, with more than half of study participants meeting the clinical threshold for obstructive sleep apnea. Why This Matters: “Alabama’s high rate of short sleep is consistent with other states in the southeast and Appalachian region, areas that also experience high levels of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, which are often linked to poor sleep health,” said Knowlden. For more information, contact Knowlden at [email protected]. 📅 EVENTS HilaritasDec. 6 and 8; Moody Music Building A Gorgas House ChristmasDec. 7; Gorgas House Museum |