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David Self, a 4-H energy educator with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, will discuss alternative sources to conserve energy at the Take Pride Statewide Conference Aug. 12 and 13 at Samford University in Birmingham. Conference sponsor is Auntie Litter, Inc.

Alabama first lady Patsy Riley, football legend Bart Starr and others have teamed up with Pat Mitchell, executive director and founder of Auntie Litter, Inc. to promote the kickoff of a three-year litter-prevention initiative. The initiative also has been endorsed by Gov. Bob Riley.