Pike County man arrested in recovery of stolen logging trailer

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 2:26pm

Pike County man arrested in recovery of stolen logging trailer

A joint investigation by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) and the Pike County District Attorney’s Office has resulted in an arrest for theft of a 1995 logging trailer valued at $10,000. John David Mills, Jr., aged 36 of Goshen, was charged on May 7 with Theft in the First Degree. Mills was released from the Pike County Jail on $5,000 bond. Theft of Property, First Degree, is a Class B felony which, if convicted, carries a jail sentence of 2-20 years and/or a fine up to $30,000.

The Alabama Forestry Commission is committed to reducing the number of forestry-related crimes that occur each year across the state. These crimes generate losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars annually to landowners, the timber industry, and Alabama’s economy. The AFC provides a Wildland Arson/Forest Crimes Hotline so that citizens can call and report theft of timber, vandalism or theft of harvesting equipment, or wildland arson. This toll-free number is (800) 222-2927.

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AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:55pm

AWF seeking qualified individuals for Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program

The AWF Outdoor Classroom Consultant Program will utilize qualified individuals in an Independent Contractor role to provide on-site technical advice and assistance to schools interested in developing and using outdoor classroom learning stations and schoolyard wildlife habitat sites for hands-on, cross-curricular activities for public and private K-12 schools.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

AWF has divided the state into four regions and is seeking to identify one consultant per region who will provide on-site assistance to Alabama Outdoor Classroom Schools within each region.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend a three-day Outdoor Classroom Consultant Training on July 24-26, 2012, at AWF's Headquarters in Millbrook (10 miles north of Montgomery).

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Advanced Disposal hosting job fair Saturday

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 1:32pm

Advanced Disposal hosting job fair Saturday

Advanced Disposal is hosting a job fair on Saturday, May 19th from 8:00 a.m. until noon. The job fair will take place at Advanced Disposal, located at 1121 Wilbanks Street in Montgomery. Drivers and mechanics are encouraged to apply.

Advanced Disposal is hosting a job fair to recruit local drivers and mechanics interested in joining the fourth largest privately-owned environmental services company. Driver positions are available in the following cities: Alexander City, Auburn, Luverne, Opelika, Montgomery, Tallassee and Troy.

Those interested in applying for a driver position must bring proof of a Class A or B commercial driver’s license and their current 3-year motor vehicle record. Applicants for driver positions must have a clean motor vehicle record for the last three years and be drug-free.

Advanced Disposal is looking to grow its stellar team of environmental specialists.

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APEC set to host inaugural state-wide conference concerning children with disabilities

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 12:51pm

APEC set to host inaugural state-wide conference concerning children with disabilities

Alabama Parent Education Center’s PTI project is hosting a statewide conference for families of children with disabilities, educators, and professionals working with families. Improving Outcomes for Children With Disabilities Parents and Teachers Together is set for June 15th. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. Sessions are from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Conference sessions are designed to give participants increased knowledge and understanding of:
1. Alabama’s Special Education System and Services
2. Standards Based Education and the New Common Core Standards
3.

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The Alabama Department of Public Health urges awareness of hepatitis during May

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:47am

The Alabama Department of Public Health urges awareness of hepatitis during May

One in every 10 Americans is affected by some form of liver disease. The liver, the largest organ in the body after the skin, is essential for survival. If the liver is not working properly, a person can become very sick and can even die.

The Alabama Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge the public to learn the risk factors of viral hepatitis. The month of May has been designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month, and May 19 is the first national observance of Hepatitis Testing Day.

The word "hepatitis" means inflammation of the liver. Toxins, certain drugs, some diseases, heavy alcohol use, and bacterial and viral infections can all cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is also the name of a family of viral infections that affect the liver.

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New program provides job training for older unemployed veterans

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:03am

New program provides job training for older unemployed veterans

Beginning today, older unemployed veterans may sign up for a new job training program called Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP), which is designed to provide training and education that will lead to high-demand jobs.

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Missed opportunities haunt Warhawks in 2-0 loss to Embry-Riddle

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 12:53pm

Missed opportunities haunt Warhawks in 2-0 loss to Embry-Riddle

Cody Hall scattered just five hits in a complete-game effort, but the Auburn University at Montgomery baseball team stranded 13 runners on base, including multiple runners in five innings, as it fell to Embry-Riddle, 2-0, at Sliwa Stadium in the Daytona Beach regional of the NAIA Opening Round Tournament on Friday.

The Warhawks (37-23) stranded at least one runner on base in every inning, with the exception of the seventh and eighth innings. However, in each frame AUM had a runner on base and it left the bases loaded in the sixth inning.

Hall was masterful on the mound for the Warhawks, allowing just the five hits, but the Eagles (42-16) pieced three together in a two-run first inning to cap the scoring. On the afternoon, Hall needed 118 pitches to complete the outing, striking out seven and walking two to fall to 8-3 on the season.

AUM had nine hits in the game, including four by Brian Wheeler.

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