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Vol. 17, No. 03 Opelika, Alabama Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
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Local Humane Society marks 50th anniversary PHOT0 CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER
Staff and volunteers at Care Humane Society hosted a 50th anniversary celebration, at which funds were raised to support its mission of providing food, medical care and shelter to animals until they find forever homes. BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER
LEE COUNTY — CARE Humane Society marked a significant milestone on Sunday, Oct. 20, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The community event raised more than $20,000 in donations. Currently, the total number of contributions is $27,000, putting the organization more than halfway toward its $50,000 fundraising goal. The event drew a large crowd of local supporters, volunteers and animal lovers, all united in their commitment to the shelter’s mission. Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, with many expressing their gratitude for the shelter’s long-standing service to the community. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who came out to support
us,” CARE Development Director Jenny Warren said. “Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $20,000 today. Your support helps ensure we can continue providing care for the animals who need us.” In addition to the fundraising success, the event featured a special dedication ceremony honoring
two key donors, Ginger and Walt Woltosz, for their enduring commitment to CARE. The couple was recognized with a commemorative bench placed in front of the shelter to symbolize their years of support. The shelter also welcomed a surge of volunteer engagement, with 42 new
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volunteers signing up to lend their time to the organization. The funds raised will help the organization continue its mission, providing food, medical care and shelter to animals until they can be placed in their forever homes. With $23,000 left to reach their goal, CARE remains hopeful that the community will continue to rally behind them. The shelter expressed optimism that, with ongoing donations and volunteer support, it will soon reach the $50,000 target. To help CARE reach its goal, limited-edition $15 T-shirts and $6 bandanas will be available at the shelter for purchase. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this milestone celebration,” Warren added. “We couldn’t do this without you.”
Auburn’s State of the City address set for Nov. 12
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AUBURN — The community is invited to the city of Auburn’s 2024 State of the City Address on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center. Mayor Ron Anders will give his sixth annual address, reflecting on Auburn’s challenges and successes over the last year. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the event will begin at 5:30
p.m. Anders will also present the 2024 Mayor’s Lamplighter Awards, recognizing the efforts six community members have made to make Auburn even brighter. The event is free and open to the public. The Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center is located at 910 S. College St. For those who can’t attend, the event will be livestreamed at www. youtube.com/@CityofAuburnAL.
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