Leanne West

CULLMAN – On April 25, 2013, Cullman city officials and Bass Fishing Hall of Fame board members traveled to the Auburn University Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures to learn more about the department and to discuss the goals for the planned Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) in Cullman.

“We thoroughly enjoyed meeting with the Auburn Fisheries Department officials and staff,” commented Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson who represented the City of Cullman along with Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt and Economic Development Agency Assistant Director Dale Greer. “They were very cordial and absolutely loved the idea of the Cullman Bass Fishing Hall of Fame being a teaching instrument, as well.”

CULLMAN – The Annual City-Wide Cleanup Week will be May 6-10, 2013. City sanitation customers can place large items like old appliances, furniture, etc., at curbside for free pickup on their regular trash pickup day. Items that CANNOT be picked up include batteries, tires, chemicals, rocks, and concrete. Call the Sanitation Department for more information at 256-737-7560.

CULLMAN – On April 8, 2013, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2013 “Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman, encouraging citizens to commit themselves to getting involved in the fight against child abuse and neglect. Receiving the proclamation were Cullman Department of Human Resources (DHR) Director Catherine Denard, Cullman County District Court Judge Kim. J. Chaney, and Cullman Attorney C. Blake West.

“Our children deserve to be protected,” said DHR Director Denard. “In Alabama, nearly 12,000 children were found to be neglected or abused in Fiscal Year 2012. It is important that everyone report suspected child abuse and neglect and help bring awareness to the problem.”

CULLMAN – On March 22, 2013, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson proclaimed the month of April 2013 “Child Abuse Awareness Month” in the City of Cullman. During the month of April, and throughout the year, the City of Cullman encourages all citizens and organizations to play a role in making Cullman a better place for families by helping to prevent child abuse.

Child abuse is a very real problem in our society. Every ten seconds, a child is abused. Every day in America, four children die from child abuse or neglect. Over 3 million children are reported abused or neglected each year, with over 1,000 dying from their injuries and many others carrying the burden of their maltreatment into adulthood.

Abused children are more likely to suffer from substance abuse, depression, learning disabilities, school failure, emotional and behavioral disorders, criminal activity, and an inability to foster healthy relationships.

CULLMAN – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Cullman, Alabama a Tree City USA community for the 25^th consecutive year! On March 1, 2013, Cullman Mayor Max A. Townson, City Arborist Darrell Johns, Helen Marie Dahlke and Jenny Folsom from the Cullman Tree Commission, and others met at Cullman City Hall for an official Tree City USA Dedication Ceremony.

During the ceremony, the two winners of the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest were also honored. Mayor Townson presented $25 checks to Chandan Makwana from St. Paul’s Lutheran School and Emma Tafazoli from Sacred Heart Elementary School for winning the contest.

Following the presentation of the poster contest awards, Mayor Townson presented the Arbor Week Proclamation to City Arborist Johns. Then the Tree City USA flag was officially raised in front of Cullman City Hall.

CULLMAN – Greentree Circle, a private street in the Greentree Apartment complex, has been officially renamed “Cooper Circle” in honor of the long-time service of Mr. James Cooper. Mr. Cooper was surprised by the name change at a gathering at Greentree Apartments on Thursday, January 31, 2013.

When Greentree Apartments and Veigl Village Apartments were constructed in the late 1980s, the owner, MBH Properties, formed a management company to oversee and run both complexes. Mr. Cooper had worked with Hendrix Construction Company on the construction of both complexes, and was a life-long friend of those who formed MBH Properties. He was asked if he would be interested in taking charge of the responsibilities of the management company. He agreed and the name “Cooper Property Management” was chosen as the management company’s name.

CULLMAN – January 31^st is the last day to renew business licenses without penalty. Business license forms available online here: http://www.cullmancity.org/Business%20License%20Forms.htm. For information call 256-775-7109 or email cityhall@cullmancity.org.

CULLMAN – Annual business license renewals begin in January 2013 for all businesses operating in the City of Cullman. This year, the business licenses will be printed on bright pink paper to help increase awareness of breast cancer.
 
Cancer has touched the lives of many in our community, and across our nation. It is estimated that more than 200,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. The City of Cullman honors those who have dealt with breast cancer, and wants to encourage our citizens to find out more about this disease, what the risk factors are, and what they can do to ensure that it is detected in its early stages when it can be most effectively treated.