Amador County – Amador residents and officials turned out in droves for the Child Abuse Prevention Council’s first Bowl-a-Thon Fundraiser to raise awareness during April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. More that 120 bowlers filled the 24 lanes at the Gold Country Bowling Center on March 28th to “strike out” an all too prevalent problem in our country. In total, nearly $9000 was raised in support of the council’s free education and prevention programs. Each bowler was also given a blue ribbon pin to recognize and celebrate April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Amador County Supervisors Richard Forster, Ted Novelli, Brian Oneto and John Plasse were also on hand to bowl their support. “I cut my fingers from bowling so much, but it was great fun and supports a good cause,” said Supervisor Richard Forster. That following Tuesday, March 31, the Supervisors showed their unanimous support for the council by presenting a resolution proclaiming April as Amador County Child Abuse Prevention Month. The resolution proclaims “that as a society, we have a responsibility to nurture and protect our children and help ensure they become healthy and productive adults. The resolution recognizes that parenting is the toughest job any of us will undertake and that as a community we must ensure that all parents and families have access to the support, information, and resources they need to succeed.” Other supporters and attendees of the event included students, local businesses, community organizations, bikers from as far away as Woodland, and two teams of wards from the Pine Grove Youth Correctional Camp. Amador Child Abuse Prevention Council is a non-profit organization providing free prevention education and training in our community. For more information please call 223-5921. Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.