Wednesday, April 1, 2015Union Springs HeraldPage 8

The Bullock County Hos-

pital Board met in regular

session Monday, March 23,

and discussed several issues

that will require some chang-

es. The ambulance service,

lighting, oak tree and parking

were discussed at length.

The large oak tree in front

of the hospital will be taken

down due to the danger it

poses to people and prop-

erty. The Bullock County

Extension Service was asked

to look at the tree and later

recommended the tree be re-

Hospital board plans changesmoved due to its deteriorat-

ing condition.

The hospital board had

asked that it be trimmed but

after some limbs were re-

moved it was noted the cen-

ter of the tree is hollow and

rotted. After an explanation

of the condition of the tree

the board approved having it

removed.

Once the tree is removed,

the board will have some-

one look at the front grounds

of the hospital to see where

more parking may be made

available.

Alabama Power will be

asked to study the lighting on

the outside of the hospital to

make recommendations for

better lighting.

The board was told that the

grounds are too dark at night

for persons having to walk

around the side of the facil-

ity to the ER due to the front

door being locked at 9:00

p.m.

Plans are to make some

changes in the contract with

the ambulance service.

The large oak tree that has stood in front of the Bullock County Hospital for over 60

years will soon be gone. The hospital board has ordered its removal after learning of its

deteriorating condition. Once the tree is removed, the board will consider enlarging the

parking lot.

Some local citizens have complained about the dark walk-way from the front of the

hospital to the ER. The front door is locked art 9:00 p.m. and a note on the front door

says entry must be through the ER. The lighting around the outside of the building will

be studied and improved to ease tension of those who have been having to walk in a

darkened area.

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By Julian Cope, Ed. D

For a change, Bullock is

not listed as having the first

or second highest state unem-

ployment ranking, its ranked

#14 at 8.4%.

Out of a reported work-

force of 4,516, there are

4,138 classified as working.

The unemployed are reported

as being 378.

I have repeatedly won-

dered when our growth at

“To Your Health” (organic

flour mill), Ace Tech (auto-

motive supplier) and Gulf-

States would make an impact

on our job market scores. Af-

ter all, we did add 100 jobs.

And, I felt initiatives such as

the Certified Nursing Assis-

tant (CNA) classes and Com-

munity Revitalization incen-

tives opened doors to new

employment and stimulated

the economy.

I am aware that before we

have too huge a celebration,

analysis of the data by people

who do such (Alabama De-

partment of Labor), things

need to occur. It may be a

while before we see a trend.

For the time being however,

we will be happy and thank-

Bullock’s unemployment rate drops

Economic Developer Dr. Julian Cope shares latest unem-

ployment data with Bullock County Development Author-

ity Chairman LaDerrick Caldwell, revealing Bullock’s

improved unemployment rate at 8.4%.

ful, wondering if the long

siege of economic hardship

may be in the process of be-

ing lifted and we may be

seeing some “revitalization”

happenings.

Top ten and area rankings

are listed:

Wilcox - 14.9%, Clarke

- 11.8%, Greene - 11.8%,

Lowndes - 11.5%, Perry -

10.8%, Monroe - 10.6%,

Dallas - 10.3%, Conecuh -

10.1%, Barbour - 9.9% and

Washington - 9.3%.

Area rankings:

Montgomery - 6.4%, Pike

- 6.8%, Barbour - 9.9%, Ma-

con - 8.2%, Lee - 5.2% and

Russell - 6.1%

Alabama’s unemployment

rate is 6.0%; national rate

is 5.7%. (March newsletter;

January 2015 data)

By Greg Akers

The American Legion

Department of Alabama

Adjutant

The American Legion

Legacy Scholarship Fund

was founded to ensure the

children of veterans who

perished on active duty since

9-11-01 receive a college

education.

Last year nationwide The

American Legion to hold Legacy RideAmerican Legion Riders

raised one million dollars for

the fund.

The Alabama American

Legion Riders are increasing

awareness of the scholarship

and raising funds beginning

April 6, 2015 and ending the

ride April 10, 2015.

This ride will travel

throughout the state of Ala-

bama and end in Bay Mi-

nette.

We are hoping to receive

the maximum amount of

publicity for this event as

many survivors that meet the

criteria do not know of The

American Legion Legacy

Scholarship.

If you need more informa-

tion please do not hesitate to

contact my office or Barbara

McAnally at 334-202-5213.

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By Jill Wyrosdick

The Macon East Academy

chapter of the National Junior

Honor Society (NJHS) held its

annual induction ceremony on

March 19, 2015.

Twenty-two new members

in grades seven through nine

were honored to be recog-

nized for their achievements.

The National Junior Honor

Society is the nation’s premier

organization established to

National Junior Honor Society

induction ceremony heldrecognize outstanding middle

level students.

More than just an honor

roll, NJHS serves to honor

those students who have dem-

onstrated excellence in the

areas of scholarship, leader-

ship, service, citizenship and

character.

Students attaining a 3.5

GPA and membership into

NJHS for 2015 are (freshmen)

Parker Agnew, Union Springs,

AL; Drew Baker, Savan-

nah Clemens, Brenyn Kelly,

(eighth graders) Jake Gracey,

Cody Nesbitt, (seventh grad-

ers) Emily Brooks, Lane John-

son, Caroline Kelly, Eric Kim,

Nathan Kim, Zach Kitchens,

Spencer Lindemood, Emily

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Dylan Motley, Rachel Sargent,

Taylor Anne Surles, Bishop

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Wren, and Jake Wyrosdick.

National Junior Honor Society

1999 Toyota Avalon caught on fire Sunday, March 29, 2015 near Bloomfield Street.