Rutherford County Sheriff's Explorers are collecting non perishable food... Ron Jordan has the story...
The food is for the citizens of Center Point, Ala., north of Birmingham, Ala., who were devastated by tornadoes, said sheriff’s Cpl. Scot Appleton, an Explorer’s Post advisor. People may also donate gift cards.
“I learned they were hard hit by the tornado,” Appleton said, explaining the Rutherford County Explorers will coordinate donations hopefully with Center Point Police Department’s Explorers.
“I think it would be a good thing for the Explorer Post to help out another law enforcement agency,” Appleton said. “I think it’s a good idea to set an example for these kids to help others out.”
Explorers will collect the items also from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the sheriff's office lobby. For more information, contact co-advisors Andy Pugh at 427-2220, Jerry Buchanan at 390-9964 or Appleton at 306-5414.