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Oct. 2 Canine Costume Contest Volunteers have organized the contest and party to raise awareness in the D community about the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty, as well as raise funds for the Cumberland County Animal Services Emergency Medical Fund and the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation Center. The contest will have several different categories – Most Macho, Most Foo- Foo, Cleverest Costume and Most Talented – and great prizes will be awarded. and $5 for each additional dog. All proceeds will Fund and Safe Havens Supervised Visitation Center. Supported strictly by donations from the community, the Emergency Medical Fund allows Animal Services to perform medical procedures on animals they would otherwise have to euthanize. The fund provides life-saving medical care so the animals can be adopted Call 321-6852 for information on the fund. Kelsi Durrence, a family court case coordinator for the 12th District Court, has organized the event and is trying to raise awareness about the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty, as well as establish a foster program for the pets of abuse victims. “When a woman is being abused, one of the many fears she may have is that her abuser may vent his rage on other family members,” Durrence said. “Since pets are considered a member of the family in many households, they can become a target when there is violence in the home.” LAWSON ress your puppy as a pumpkin or your boxer as a bubble bee and join other pet owners for the “Howl-o-ween” costume contest Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Kohl’s on Glensford Road. of Human Resource Development and Support Services. The announcement is part of a reorganization plan designed to strengthen two primary areas -- human resource development and communications. The former Assistant County Manager for General C and Support Services position has been vacant since January 2009. In announcing Lawson’s promotion, Martin said, “We have spent a considerable period of time observing and analyzing the management issues that have arisen during this vacancy and have concluded that the position needed to encompass a new emphasis on staff development and training. James Lawson brings more than 24 years of personnel experience to the job, including almost 12 years as our human resources director.” Lawson, a graduate of Westover High School, served nine years in the Air Force working in military personnel. He joined the county’s personnel department in 1995 and was named the Human Resources Director in November 1998. The county has more than 2,400 employees. Lawson, 44, holds an associate’s degree in resource management from the Community College of the Air Force and a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Maryland. He is now responsible for overseeing Human Resources, Animal Services, Emergency Services, Central Maintenance and several other county departments. “I look forward to this opportunity to serve alongside great leaders as we strive to meet the challenges impacting our workforce and citizens,” Lawson said. T ounty Manager James Martin has named Human Resources Director James Lawson as the county’s new Assistant County Manager here are some exciting changes on the horizon at the Bordeaux Branch Library. The library is the smallest and oldest branch in the library system. The branch located on Village Drive received $98,370 in grant funding from the State Library of North Carolina. The changes include adding 17 public computers to its computer lab, bringing the total to 26 computers. Four laptops will also be available for use in the library. The children’s area is being relocated to another section of the library. And, the just as they are used to doing at their grocery stores. ATTENTION FASHIONISTAS! Do you need extra income, flexible hours and a daily fashion facelift? Endless Possibilities....it’s in the bag! 263-0028 One Bag, Endless Possibilities™ 28 UCW SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2010 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM