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Help UCP of Central Alabama raise some dough

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 2:05pm

Help UCP of Central Alabama raise some dough

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Alabama is committed to provide a "life without limits" for people with disabilities in our community. The community's support of local organizations and the persons they serve is vitally important. One way you can help the UCP of Central Alabama is to participate in our Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser that is going on this month. By participating, you are making an investment in your community and bringing us one step closer to our goal.

Available for purchase are:

Original Glazed Dozens or Certificates for $7.00/dozen and $7.00/certificate The Original Glazed Dozens must be picked up at UPC Montgomery office. The fundraising certificate can be redeemed at any time for one dozen Original Glazed and $1 off a second dozen.
Partnership Cards for $12.00 each. Get a dozen Original Glazed free with the purchase of any dozen. Good for up to 10 free dozen.

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Happy Holidays from WSFA 12 News!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Sunday, December 25th, 2011, 6:05am

May the holiday season bring you peace, joy and delightful memories.

Please share your Christmas and holiday pictures with WSFA at http://my12.wsfa.com/

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When will Santa get to your house? Track his route here!

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Saturday, December 24th, 2011, 3:03pm

When will Santa get to your house? Track his route here!

Twas the night before Christmas...and you really want to know when Santa's going to get to your house! Check out the Santa Tracker on WSFA.com and find out when he'll visit your house! Then make sure you go to bed early so he'll come see you...

Click HERE to track Santa.

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Discovery of lost document provides link to past, present and future of mathematics

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 9th, 2011, 5:36pm

Discovery of lost document provides link to past, present and future of mathematics

TROY – Vitaly Voloshin was about seven years old, and living in Moldova in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics at the height of the Cold War when someone at then-Troy State College left behind something of importance.

What that “someone” left behind would be lost in the classroom’s lectern for the next 50 years, only to resurface in October after a class, appropriately, in advanced discrete mathematics, taught by Dr. Voloshin.

“We started class just like every other Monday night,” said Rachel Anderson, a graduate student in secondary math education from Troy. “Every class, Dr. Voloshin walks in and moves the podium to an exact spot. This time something hit the ground.”

The original, hand-letter “Certificate of Organization” of Troy University’s Square Root of C Math Club was recently found after having been lost in a podium for about 50 years. It was discovered by mathematics professor Dr. Vitaly Voloshin, when it fell from the podium as he moved it to begin a class lecture. (TROY photo/Kevin Glackmeyer)

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Troy University faculty, staff take part in ‘Holiday Mail for Heroes’ program

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 9th, 2011, 5:28pm

Troy University faculty, staff take part in ‘Holiday Mail for Heroes’ program

TROY -- Troy University faculty and staff members are helping to provide a brighter holiday season for military men and women, many of whom will spend this Christmas far from home.

Nearly 150 Christmas cards were signed during the University’s annual Sponsored Programs luncheon on Wednesday and will be sent to service members, veterans and their families as a part of the American Red Cross’ Holiday Mail for Heroes program, according to Judy Fulmer, TROY’s director of Sponsored Programs.

Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr. was pleased the University could be involved with the program.

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The 41st Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is this weekend!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 2:39pm

The 41st Annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show is this weekend!

The Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society presents its 41st annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show.

The show is at the Garrett Coliseum and starts Friday and lasts until Sunday. Parking and admission are free and door prizes will be awarded!

Vendors will be on hand selling a variety of gem, mineral, rock, and fossil specimens. There will also be vendors selling beads and jewelry, as well as equipment and supplies for jewelry making and rock-hounding. The popular rock and mineral food table will be on display, too.

Come, look, enjoy...buy if you wish!

Garrett Coliseum is located at 1555 Federal Drive in Montgomery. Show hours are:

Friday, December 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 4th from 11:00 a.m.

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Trojans looking for Big Bro/Big Sis volunteers

Submitted by John Shryock

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 7:27pm

Trojans looking for Big Bro/Big Sis volunteers

TROY, Ala. – Many Troy student-athletes are giving their time to help the less fortunate during the holiday, and now they are asking for your help.

The Trojans will be taking part in the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas Party this year. The party is being held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Park Memorial Church on Elba Highway. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and relies heavily on volunteers to create a memorable evening for all of the children involved.

A signup sheet for volunteers from the Troy University campus is available in Room 332 of the Veterans Memorial Stadium Tower. For those outside of the Troy campus wishing to volunteer, you are encouraged to directly contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pike County at (334) 566-2454.

Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Troy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are asking for volunteers to sign up for one of three time slots. Volunteers can work from 5:00 p.m.

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