Participants with Merk’s Place and the Southside Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) took part in an event Feb. 7 to raise funds for the SPCA. We commend members of the community for their generosity in support of a good cause. Pictured are, from left, Danielle Chernault, Stephanie Carwile, Linda Campbell, Steve Smelcer, Danny Hubbard, Thomas Hubbard, Kayla Cook, Chasity Hubbard, Lizzy Ledford, Kat Hodgson, Carey and Jason Waycaster and Darlene Bratcher.