EXTRA! EXTRA! News from Elmore County and surrounding areas Anti-Litter Critters advocate for change The Elmore County Commission last month introduced a new awareness campaign to curb litter with signs of wildlife the county is calling its Anti-Litter Critters. “There are many different litter critters on display,” said Commission Chairman Troy Stubbs. “We are looking forward to placing these throughout the county. These are Elmore County’s latest voices to help keep our natural resources rich and our county beautiful. They are here to remind our citizens to dispose of trash and litter and to advocate to participate in cleaning up areas of our county and to eliminate illegal dumping.” The signs should start appearing throughout the county in the next few weeks.
Elmore County first Charters of Freedom location The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution and Bill of Rights are coming to Elmore County, thanks to the efforts of Boy Scout Rhett Pinkston and the Elmore County Commission working with Foundation Forward, Inc. Known as the Charters of Freedom, the replicas of the documents that founded America will be permanently installed on the grounds of the Elmore County Courthouse, hopefully by this summer, in time for its dedication in the fall. “We are honored for Elmore County to be the first location in the state of Alabama for the Charters of Freedom setting,” Commission Chairman Troy Stubbs said. “These timeless documents will be on display at the courthouse grounds for our community to enjoy. We are thrilled to see this great project move forward in 2020.” Every setting will contain a time capsule to be opened on the 300th anniversary of Constitution Day, Sept. 17, 2087.
6
ECHS Alumni set to give two scholarships to seniors The Elmore County High School Alumni Committee held its 2020 ECHS Alumni Ball last month at The Eclectic Warehouse. The organization is set to give two $1,000 scholarships from the proceeds raised from the dance to one male and one female ECHS graduating senior. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is March 31. For more information about the ball, the scholarship fund or for a scholarship application, visit echsalumniball.com.
ELMORE COUNTY LIVING
