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Calera
MONTHLY - JULY
Progress continues in Calera. I would like
to thank the Alabama Department of
Transportation for working with the City to
improve our transportation issues. I hope
you were able to attend the Public
Involvement Meeting on June 28th, as we
discussed the widening of the Interstate
Bridge at the Wal-Mart Exit.Should you
have further questions or concerns on Project Number IM-I065
(404) please contact Mr. Brian C. Davis @ – ALDOT – Third Division
P.O. Box 2745, Birmingham, AL 35202-2745. This is a much
needed improvement that has been a long time coming. We have
been working with ALDOT on this project for the past three years.
Improvements for I-65 @ the US-25 Interchange, Exit 228 is
scheduled for September 2012 Bidding. Use caution in these areas
as construction begins.
Please remember to support our local farmers at the Calera Farmers
Market every Tuesday 3 p.m. till 6 p.m.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits is under construction. Calera
Middle School is scheduled to open Oct. 2012, Mr. Brent Tolbert will
serve as Principal. For questions concerning the transition of
students as the school opens please contact your current school
location or see page 5 in this newsletter.
As I stated in the Mayor’s report at the June Calera Chamber
Meeting, our city continues to provide services without an increase
in Sales Tax. This administration will continue to be financially
conservative with taxpayer's dollars.
Calera has launched a new website where you can view public
records such as: Budgets, Agendas, Minutes, and Financial
Statements. Visit www.cityofcalera.org for information on upcoming
community events, report a concern, pay your bill and stay up to
date with the latest news.
Jon Graham, Mayor of Calera
Announcements
Garbage Pick-up Over the 4th
Responding To An IRS Letter
It’s All About Education
State Of The City - Update
Calera Chamber News
@ Your Calera Library
Pet Safety Tips
Fire & Police Reports
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Important School Information for Fall
Dear Parents,
Due to unforeseen weather and site work delays, the new
Calera Middle School facility will be unable to open prior to
the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The target date for
opening the facility is October 15, 2012.
We have developed the following plan to best accommodate
our students as we adjust to this new occupancy date: Third
Grade: The third grade is currently housed at Calera
Elementary. Third grade will remain at Calera Elementary for
the 2012-2013 school year and will move to Calera
Intermediate in June 2013.
Sixth Grade: The sixth grade is currently housed at Calera
Intermediate. The sixth grade will be moved to the new
Calera Middle facility during the second weekend of October
2012. Sixth grade students will report to the new Calera
Middle facility on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
Seventh and Eighth Grades: Seventh and eighth grades are
currently housed at Calera High. These grades will be moved
to the new Calera Middle facility during the second weekend
of October 2012. Seventh and eighth grade students will
report to the new Calera Middle facility on Tuesday, October
16.2012. We apologize for this unavoidable change of plans.
However, we look forward to the many benefits and
opportunities that this new facility will provide to the students
that reside in the Calera school zone.
Sincerely,
Randy Fuller, Superintendent
UNFORGOTTEN
By Debbie Ray
This is a story of inspiration, compassion and love for
our fellow man.
There have been times when we have seen the
homeless pushing carts that contain all of their worldly
possessions. We have seen them sleeping on park
benches, under cardboard boxes ,in alley ways and
under bridges. Have any of us ever stopped to wonder who this person is or why and
how their lives have been changed and brought to this level of existence?
continued on page 6
What's for Dinner?
Research shows that teens
that have dinner least five
times a week with their
families are less likely to use
alcohol, tobacco and other
drugs. (National Center on
Addiction and Substance
Abuse) Sit down with your
family tonight for dinner!
Shelby County Drug Free Coalition
Family Connection, Inc.
205-663-6301 ext. 208
www.shelbycountydrugfreecoalition.org
OUR VISION: To become the standard by which other banks will be measured
for customer service and financial performance.
TEAM GUIDELINES
ATTITUDE is essential: Smile on your face
and in your voice.
THE CUSTOMER always deserves our
undivided attention.
Everyone’s personal financial information is
CONFIDENTIAL. It’s as simple as that.
We approach our team members and our
jobs with a “CAN DO” spirit.
DON’T SETTLE for a job finished if it
can be a job well done.
Locally owned and operated by the
Schroeder and Downs families since 1945
Calera’s
Community Bank
Main Office
11025 Hwy 25, Calera
668-0711
Airport Office
57 Hwy 87, Calera
621-1000
Limestone Office
71 Limestone Pkwy, Calera
668-7878
Pelham Office
3145 Hwy 31, Pelham
605-0350
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Specialists in orthodontic treatment for children and adults.
The American Association of Orthodontists
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choosing orthodontic treatment than ever before.
Braces are not just for children anymore!
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(located in the Calera Dental Center)
Office (205) 620-3312
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No representation is made that the quality of dental services to be preformed is greater than the quality of dental services performed by other dentists.
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JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get The Calera Monthly Online
www.cityofcalera.org.
CITY HALL CALENDAR
Council - Monday July 2nd @ 7 p.m.
Planning and Zoning - Tuesday July 3rd @ 6 p.m.
Closed - July 4th - Holiday
Council - Monday July 16th @ 7 p.m.
Water Board - Tuesday July 17th @ 4 p.m.
CITY OF CALERA DIRECTORY
CALERA
ALABAMA
CALERA
CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Chris Bunn
David Bradshaw
Ed Gentry
Earnest Montgomery
Bobby Joe Phillips
Mike Roberson
CITY CLERK: Connie Payton
668-1862
Police Emergency
Other Police Business 668-3505
Fire Emergency
668-2311
Other Fire Business 668-3518
Mayor
668-3500
City Clerk
668-3500
Library
668-3514
Senior Citizens
670-9988
Gas Dept./Garbage 668-3511
Water Dept.
668-3503
MAYOR , Jon Graham
THE CALERA KIWANIS CLUB is always seeking new
members. They meet every month on the 2nd & 4th
Thursday at the Calera Library at noon for a catered lunch.
For more information please contact
Janet Greathouse at 668-3514.
The Calera Farmers Market
Oliver Park
Open 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Holiday Sanitation Schedule
Due to the 4th of July holiday being on Wednesday, the
collection days will be as follows :
Wednesday collection will be on Thursday , July 5th and
Thursday collection will be Friday July 6th.
Vote for A’Donna in Category 3 & 4
www.ensoundmusicawards.org/vote
Calera’s, Gospel Artist A'Donna
Williams has been nominated for
2 awards.
Please go to the website above to
to vote and give her a big Calera
boost.
…
Thanks for the support!!!!!!
Calera Youth Football will hold a Free Football
Camp for children age 5-12 on July 7th,2012 from 8AM until
12 Noon. The camp will be at the football practice field at
Oliver Park. Register from 7:30- 8:00 am.
Calera Youth Football will hold registration for the 2012
season on the following dates and times:
Saturdays July 14th and 21st,2012
Time:- 9 AM until 2 PM
Place – The library at Oliver Park
Ages 5-12 years old
Child should be there to be issued equipment.
All fees are due these dates.
Call 668-9716 or email [email protected] for more info.
Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
Calera First is starting a food pantry to serve Calera families in need.
Calera First UMC, 6107 Hwy 31 N
1st Saturday of each month - 8:00am to 10:00am
Please bring photo id and proof of residence (utility bill or similar). Limit 1 box per household.
FOR SALE
REMAX/FIRST CHOICE
205-337-7467
www.caleraumc.com
668-0951
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Courtney Comer Higdon
Courtney is now with REMAX FIRST CHOICE
JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
How to respond to IRS or State tax notices
The IRS and State of Alabama sends millions of letters and
notices to taxpayers for a variety of reasons. Notices from the
IRS/State are usually about a specific topic, such as possibly
omitted income. When you receive a letter with a correction
to your tax return, do not assume that the notice is correct.
COWART DRUG CO.,INC.
SERVICE - QUALITY - ACCURACY
Sick Room Supplies, Baby Needs, Cosmetics,
Photographic Supplies, Gifts For All Occasions
CALERA, ALABAMA / On The Highway - 8320 Hwy. 31
668-1723
Owners: Jimmy & Theresa Harris
Night: 663-9169
The majority of written notices are generated by IRS/State
computers that automatically match third party information to
your individual income tax returns. If there is not a match of
the third party information to your 1040, the system assesses
tax or sends a correction notice. The income may have been
reported at a different location in your return, but the
IRS/State computers do not recognize that fact. Some notices
are not seen by human eyes before being mailed. My
experience is that many notices end up being incorrect. The
IRS/State computer may incorrectly add income due to
incorrect social security numbers used on income documents.
Most can be cleared with a written response to the IRS/State,
explaining the matching problem. Taxpayers should get these
notices to their tax professional for review. If income was
accidentally left off your return, a tax professional can help
you determine if there may be additional deductions that can
offset the increase in tax.
Be aware that IRS email and letter scams are on the rise. IRS
notices and letters are sent by mail. The IRS does not
correspond by email about taxpayer accounts or tax returns.
If you have received a letter or notice form the IRS or State
and have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us.
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Across from Victory GMC
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Email: [email protected]
(205) 216-0543
Visit our website at www.AllianceAccounting.com to learn more and
receive our monthly tax saving newsletter.
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Calera Family EyeCare
Your Local Full-service
Outpatient Physical
Therapy Clinic
If you or someone in your family are in need of physical
therapy, please ask your physician about IMPACT.
We accept all major insurance.
Located .8 mi. South of I-65 Shelby Airport Exit on Hwy. 12
101 Carrington La., Suites B & C / Off:621-3077 / Fax: 621-3788
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Dr. Jason Dickerson, OD
Dr. Justin Smith, OD
Dr. Seth Williams, OD
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668-2321
7901 Highway 31/ Calera, AL
JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
Education
It’s
All About
CALERA EAGLE MERCHANDISE
is available for purchase on caleraeaglesnest.com.
Calera Elementary School
BOOKALICIOUS SUMMER
June 4
June 11
June 18
July 9
Monday mornings 9:30-11:00
July 16
Calera Elementary School Library
July 23
Let us help you stay cool this summer! Bring your child for a
Bookalicious good time. Children can enjoy checking out
books and story time with their parents. Parents will stay with
their child for innovative ways to use your child's favorite
books to help them become a better reader. All students
registered for the 2012-2013 school year are invited along
with siblings.
**** The first 10 families receive a free book!****
Contact Laura Kaylor or Alison Powers at 682-6124 for more
information.
Calera Elementary Calendar
July 1 – August 1: Parents are to bring in 2 proofs of residence
for the month of July. No registration packet is complete
without this. You may bring them to the school any day from
8-11 and 12-2. You may fax them but will not receive a “fast
pass” for Meet the Teacher Night.
July 9: Free and Reduced lunch applications will be available.
You may come by the school to fill this out or go on line. If
you are a returning student and wish to stay on the program
you will need to fill out new paperwork for the 2012-2013
school year.
July 30 – August 3: Kindergarten Camp for all entering
kindergarten students that are registered. If you have a child
that is or will be 5 before September 2, 2012 please make
sure they are registered for school as soon as possible. We are
open for registration any day from 8-11 and 12-2.*** All Blue
Alabama Immunization Cards must be turned in by Monday
July 30, 2012.
August 16 – Meet the Teacher Night from 4pm – 7pm…… All
students may come and find out who their teacher will be,
drop off school supplies, drop off any medication, take care of
lunch accounts, purchase t-shirts and join the PTO. If you do
not take care of registration prior to this date you will need to
that evening before finding out who your teacher will be.
Anyone completely registered will have a “fast pass” from the
office prior to that night. Teachers will not be available the
next day for students or parents to come by.
August 20, 2012: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL……. Students
should be in class by 7:50am.
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Calera Intermediate 2012-2013
All students should be fully registered by July 27, 2012. To
ensure zoning, all students will be required to bring in 2
proofs of residence dated for the month of July. You may bring
these to the school between 8-11 and 12-2 any day of the
week starting July 1st. You will receive a post card in the mail
the first week of August with information about who your
child's teacher will be for the school year. If you do not turn in
proof of residence before July 27th then you will have to wait
until Meet the Teacher Night on August 16th to find out who
your child's teacher will be for the school year.
To receive an email from Calera Intermediate you will
need to register your email address online. You can go to the
Shelby County website and register your email address under
Calera Intermediate.
http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools /cais/index.htm
If you have any questions please contact the school at
682-6500.
Meet the Teacher Night: August 16,2012 5pm-8pm
First Day of School: August 20,2012
“State Of The City” Update
This month I would like to give an update on the “state of
the city”. When the economy turned sour several years ago,
the city was hit exceptionally hard because we were in growth
mode and were expanding services when everything “dried
up”. We were under certain obligations and could not
immediately stop some projects and as a result all of the
reserve funds were used and the city actually had to borrow
money from the Water Board. Because the Mayor and
Council have been fiscally conservative over the past three
plus years, the reserves have gone from 0 to a little over 2
million dollars today. We have also paid off the $680,000
loan to the Water Board.
On the housing front we are seeing an improvement this
year. After a high of over 600 housing permits being sold in
2004, we saw a major decline in the residential housing
permits sold in last three years (in 2009 we sold 184, in 2010
we sold 162 and last year we sold 107). As of May 31 of this
year, we have sold 65 residential permits. We are projecting to
sell 130 residential permits this year.
Even though the last few years have been tough ones, we
still provided all the essential services to our citizens. Just a
couple of accomplishments that were achieved in this tough
economy were the building of a much needed concession
stand at the football stadium and the presentation to the
Shelby County Commission of the winning proposal for
housing the fire museum. We are presently trying to secure a
grant for a community storm shelter. We did these things
without incurring additional debt and without increasing the
sales tax like many surrounding cities have done.
Speaking of sales tax and storms, the city will waive their
portion of the sales tax for certain storm related supplies the
first weekend of July.
David Bradshaw, Mayor pro tem
JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
continued from front page
I recently met a man that told me a story of inspiration. He
was just living his life as we all normally do. This man is a
former Marine Corporal. It was a normal day as any other .He
was wearing his Marine Cap with pride and decided to stop at
a local store. Upon exiting the store he noticed a man going
through the garbage dumpster searching for food and
necessities. After noticing my friends' Marine Cap, the man
approached him and said “Semper Fi”. My friend was
Pictured (left to right)Veteran Bill Mooney, Veteran Billy Crowell, Trustee Becky
Lucas, Founder of RTWR and cyclist Scot King and Veteran Jim Graydon.
stunned when he saw the Marine emblem tattooed on the
man's arm. He was one of our Nations' Marine Veterans!
The meeting of a stranger at a local store changed my friend's
life forever!
to be published, as told to him, in a series of books. Proceeds
from these books will help assist combat wounded veterans
and their family. He has visited the Governors office of each
state collecting their states' flag to be presented in a special
ceremony on or near Veterans Day 2013 in Portland, Oregon.
The flags will be flown for one year in honor of our countries'
combat wounded veterans.
Memorial Day weekend turned out to be very special for the
Calera Elks. After Scot visited our state Capitol in Montgomery
he traveled to Calera where the Calera Elks arranged for him
to stay at the Hampton Inn.
Scot was brought to the Elks Lodge where he enjoyed a hearty
barbeque dinner. Scot met and spoke with our Veterans and
shared his travel experiences with our members. Sunday
morning member and veteran Jim Graydon, escorted him to
Gardendale where he resumed his travel to Cullman to
participate in Memorial Day Festivities at Cullman Lodge #
1609.
It was a great pleasure to meet someone of kindred spirit,
whose dedication, and heart felt endeavors will hopefully
continue to help provide aid and comfort to those who so
truly DESERVE our love and respect, OUR NATION’S
VETERANS.
The Calera Elks would like to thank Calera's Hampton Inn for
their contribution and generosity.
Scot's travels may be tracked by GPS by going to
www.RTWR.org
He began collecting blankets, food, clothes and what ever
else he could gather and giving them to the homeless and
wounded veterans. Through perseverance and dedication he
was able to organize Remember The Wounded Ride, Inc. My
friends name is Scot King. A man of true character.
The RTWR is a nonprofit organization. They assist combat
wounded Veterans and their families when government,
military and Veteran's Administration sources have been
exhausted or their needs are not covered.
The RTWRs' mission is to enrich the lives of our combat
wounded veterans and their family. They would also wish to
educate the public as to the effects of war on every American
family and Honor those wounded veterans who have
unselfishly defended our country with pride.
As founder of RTWR, Scot has been peddling across America
to the city Capitols to raise awareness and support. This
endeavor is in its' second year. Last year he traveled 6,025
miles through the months of May to October. This year he will
hope to complete his journey by traveling an additional 8,000
miles from April through September 2012. Along the way he
has been collecting the stories of combat wounded Veterans,
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Serving God and Community - Mark 12:41-44
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JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
Chamber News
Calera Chamber Of Commerce (205) 668-3023
New Members:
Widow's Mite Thrift Store
Yearn to Learn Tutoring
Lancaster Place
PODO's
Sunset Salon
Widow's Mite Thrift Store Ribbon Cutting - June 14, 2012
Hwy 25 , Calera, AL
(across the street from Ronnie Ellison Auto Sales)
July Residential Beautification Award:
Sonia Ryerson
295 Nottingham Drive, Nottingham Subdivision
July Business Beautification Award:
Airport Veterinary Hospital, P.C.
E. F. Buchanan, D.V.M.
George Roy Parkway / Calera, AL 35040
Calera Chamber of Commerce June Luncheon
June 13, 2012 Ribbon Cutting
Jami Noe State Farm Insurance New Office
Located in the Publix Shopping Center
Calera, Alabama
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Speaker: Jon Graham, Mayor of Calera
Luncheon was held at Timberline Golf Club, June 12, 2012
June Luncheon Business Sponsor: Ronnie Ellison Auto Sales,
Calera, AL
Pictured L-R Jennifer James, Attorney at Law, Mayor Graham,
Mike Gothard, Connell's Pest Control
JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
@ Your Roy Downs Memorial
Calera Public Library
Library Hours
Mon.
8AM-7PM
Tues.
8AM-7PM
Wed.
8AM-6PM
Thurs.
8AM-7PM
Fri.
8AM-6PM
Sat.
9AM-2PM
“DREAM BIG” & we are! Every
Monday PJ STORY –TIME July 2nd
6PM Bring your favorite stuffed
animal & let them spend the night.
Come back on Tuesday @2PM and
pick up your animal and see what
they did.
668-3514
Tuesdays will be a 2:00 pm
Movie@the Library and Market Day. This is open to all ages.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays - “Dreaming Big” Closed on the 4th,
July 11th is our Lego Block Party @ 2:00 pm - all ages.
July18th McWane Center
July 25th Wii sports Day
Thursdays
Pea Pods Story-time
9:00 am for crawlers -18month
10:00 am for 18mo. to3 yrs old
11:00am - 3 years & up
“ARTISTIC FRIDAYS” - 2:00 pm
First Friday of every month we have our “FIREFLY MOVIES”
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and come enjoy our movie
outside in the back yard of library. July 6th @ 8PM.
Adult Dance Fitness will resume in September.
Adult Book-Crackers meets the last Tuesday of every month.
Stop by the library to pick up this month’s selection.
Green Care for Troops
Green Care for Troops is a nationwide outreach
program initiated by Project Ever Green that
connects participating landscape maintenance
professionals and citizen volunteers with families
of the men and women away from home serving
our country in the Armed Forces. Lawn and
Landscape maintenance becomes a definite
hardship when a military family's primary breadwinner is on active
duty away from home. Green Care for Troops seeks to ease this
burden by helping affected families with the important task of caring
for their yard and landscape.
To participate as a family in need of lawn care, or to volunteer to
ease this burden for a military family, please complete and submit a
short on-line registration form which can be found on their website
at www.projectevergreen.com/gcft Donations welcome. For
additional information on the Program you can contact Project
Evergreen through their website or contact Stevie Edwards at
[email protected] or
205-668-3870
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Calera Civitan Club held its charter celebration June
14 at Timberline Country Club. The newly formed club
initiated 32 members and has completed four service
projects. Club officers are: President, John R. Moore;
President-Elect, Mary Baker; Secretary, Susie Waits; Treasurer,
Kelly Ellison; Directors, Mollie Brown, Larry Fikes, Mike
Gothard, Mary Strehle, Kimberly Williams; Sergeant At Arms,
Larry Fikes; Chaplain, Kimberly Williams; Historian, Melinda
Danen. Club meeting dates and times will be announced at a
later date. For more information visit
Calera Safety.... Is Your Home Pet-Safe?
Whether you are a new pet owner or have owned pets for
years, familiarizing yourself with these valuable safety tips will
help keep your pets safe at home.
•Be sure your pets wear an ID tag or are injected with a
micro-chip so that you can be easily reunited if separated
during an emergency.
•Secure loose electrical wires to baseboards to deter your pet
from dangerous chewing.
•Place household chemicals, plants and breakable items out
of reach on high shelves.
•Keep pets out of the kitchen while cooking. Temptation to
jump up in search of good smells is a fire and safety hazard.
•Roaring fires or even a flickering candle are a curiosity to
pets, so be sure to not leave them unattended.
•If you live in a split-level home, confine your pets on the first
floor to make rescues quicker and easier.
•Installing pet doors in your home provides a quick escape
route for unconfined pets.
•Arrange a safe haven for your pets (a neighbor, relative or
local vet) in case you are unavailable during an emergency.
•Keep collars and leashes near the main exits of your home
for easy accessibility.
•Store a pet first aid kit at home in case of a medical
emergency. Ask your vet what items should be included.
JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
CALERA 2012 SENIOR CENTER PROM
Senior Citizens from all around Shelby County
enjoyed the First Annual Calera Seniors Prom.
Calera First United Methodist Church was
transformed into a Cruise Ship with the
Titanic theme. Prom King and Queen was crowned from each city represented. The Seniors showed they still had moves as they
danced the night away and were still ready for more dancing as the prom closed. Lifeguard Ambulance Service had several
volunteers to serve as dance partners for those in need. Everyone got their photo taken with the captain of the ship to take home
as a remembrance of the night
This event would not have been possible without the help of Lifguard Ambulance Service, Southern Care Hospice, Shelby Ridge,
Bailey and Holliman-Estate Planning Law Firm, Over the Top DJ and most of all City of Calera. Thank you to all the sponsors,
there were too many to list.
The Prom was a great success and hopefully will become an annual event that will get bigger and better each year.
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JULY 2012 CALERA MONTHLY
Fires
5
EMS/Rescue
106
Haz-Mat
2
Motor Vehicle Accidents 18
Public Assists
73
False Alarms
14
TOTAL
218
Fire Station Locations:
th
# 1 - 1310 17 Ave.
668-3518
# 2 - 360 George Roy Pkwy.
668-3632
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Total Incident Cases
159
Criminal Cases
95
Non-Criminal Cases
64
Traffic Accidents
47
Traffic Fatalities
0
Traffic Citations
13
DUI Arrests
6
Public Intox Arrests
5
Agency Assist Arrests 6
Juvenile Arrests
4
Misd Arrests
46
Felony Arrests
10
Total Arrests
77
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