News in Brief for April 2, 2008

Published 9:26 am Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Gardendale

City to pick up junk

The City of Gardendale will host a “Gardendale Citizens Spring Cleanup Week” the week of April 7-11. The cleanup effort will also allow residents to have junk items picked up at their home. For more information, call the city’s public works department at 631-3394.



Fultondale

Opening day ceremonies to kick off Friday night

The City of Fultondale is inviting residents to come take part in opening day ceremonies at the city’s new baseball complex on Friday at 6 p.m.

Mayor Jim Lowery said the ceremonies are the culmination of the city’s efforts in relocating the athletic parks and the construction of the new elementary school, which is adjacent to the baseball complex.

“It’s going to be a great situation that will last the community for many, many years,” Lowery said. “Everyone’s very excited and we’re asking everyone to come out and enjoy themselves.”

Former Fultondale Mayor John McCain and longtime youth athletics supporter Leldon Hooten are scheduled to throw out the first pitches.

A fireworks display is also scheduled for 8:05 p.m.

Lowery said in case of inclement weather, the ceremonies will be pushed back to Saturday at 6 p.m.



Fultondale

One killed in wreck

The Fultondale Police Department is investigating a four-car wreck that killed one person Tuesday morning. The wreck happened on U.S. 31 South, just south of Central Avenue, according to Officer Allen Rogers. Rogers did not release the name of the deceased or any further details about the wreck.



Gardendale

Crossing guard needed

The City of Gardendale is in search of a new crossing guard. Those interested in applying should see crossing guard Hazel Butts at Gardendale High School.