Kudos

The Young Lawyer's Section of the Anchorage Bar Association has signed an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide legal council for people affected by severe weather over the past few months. Low-income individuals and families who were affected by the flooding and winter storms in south central Alaska or by the 7.9 earthquake that struck the Interior may seek the assistance of the attorneys' counsel. Participating lawyers typically provide services such as assistance with insurance claims, landlord tenant issues, home repair contracts, replacement of important documents, drafting of powers of attorney, and referrals to local and state agencies. For more information, call toll free: 1-800-518-2030.

The Anchorage Animal Care and Control Center has received the Lifelong Friends grant from the ASPCA. The Anchorage center joins 21 other shelters from across the nation to earn the $10,000 grant. The funds will be used to provide three free animal behavior classes each week for the coming year. Classes are animal-specific and are open to anyone intercede in adopting a new pet. They will focus on basic pet care, training and the importance of keeping animals in their lifelong homes.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service is seeking applicants for $14.9 million in grants to assist communities with high energy costs. Grant funds can be used to acquire, construct, extend, upgrade or otherwise improve energy transmission, generation or distribution facilities. Eligible applicants include states, political subdivisions and other entities organized under state law, federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal entities. The deadline is Feb. 7. For details, visit www.usda.gov/rus/electric/hecgp/index.htm or contact Alan Yost at 907-345-8446.

On the Move

Stewart Title of Alaska is moving its headquarters from 307 E. northern Lights Blvd. to 2601 Denali St. in Anchorage. The title insurance and escrow closings company is scheduled to move Jan 20. For more information, call 907-274-2562.