JEFFERSON - The Humane Society of Jackson County's (HSJC) ReTail Thrift Store has expanded.
Still located at 96 College Street in Jefferson, the space next door at 94 College Street is now the new storefront, adding 300 square feet of space. That unit had been used by the HSJC for storage of donated items.
"Thanks to the generosity and patronage of Jackson County residents and visitors, we have outgrown the original space," said Margaret Lang, president of HSJC. "This give us more space to offer priceless treasures to the public. "
In addition to expanded facilities, ReTail continues its Christmas in July sale, offering a 20% discount on all holiday merchandise, and with school starting soon, ReTail is running bag sales, especially for children. Through August 1, a bag of children's clothes is only $10.
For children of all ages, a naming contest has been announced for the ReTail mascots.
Inspired by the growth and the bright new storefront area, Store Manager Lisa Doster, who is also an artist who does portraits of pets, painted her favorite shoppers, a kitty and a dog busy filling their shopping cart at ReTail. HSJC board member Joe White said, "They need names! "
And the contest was born.
For a $5 donation, you can enter a name for each of the mascots gracing the wall of the extended store area. You can enter at the store, or, on-line, go to the HSJC Facebook page or visit www.hsjc.com and tell us what you think their names should be. Only one name per animal, per entry. Be sure to include contact information, name, address and contact telephone number in your entry. You can enter as many times as you wish, but it will require $5 each time. The contest ends August 15.
The entries will be judged by community leaders. HSJC will announce the mascots' names at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on August 30 at the Jefferson Civic Center. The winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card thanks to Cheryl Iski of Bulldog Brokers and an HSJC board member.
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October 21st, 2024
11:11PM
