Opelika Observer 08-01-2018 E-Edition

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Wednesday, August 01, 2018

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“By local people, for local people.”

Golden State Foods holds grand opening in Opelika Special to the Opelika Observer

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified food processors and distributors in the foodservice industry, held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their newest meat processing plant last week in Opelika. The 165,000 sq. ft. LEED Certified processing plant has an annual Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer production volume of “We’re honored to have this great company in our community,” Opelika Mayor approximately 170 milGary Fuller said after a ribbon cutting at Golden State Foods last Wednesday.

Smiths Station honors service, career of city’s first-ever mayor

lion pounds of protein products. The Opelika location is GSF’s first fresh beef processing plant, with six frozen and five fresh patty lines dedicated to burger patties. The expansive facility services six McDonald’s distribution centers and 2,900 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Southeast, as well as four Nestlé manufacturing facilities.

The plant’s opening has created more than 200 jobs for the local Opelika

A celebration honoring the service and accomplishments of LaFaye Dellinger was held last Tuesday night at the Smiths Station Government Center.

Taking place before the council’s regular bi-monthly meeting, the event featured fellowship, refreshments and the unveiling of a commissioned portrait of Dellinger by local artist Sarah West, which will become a permanent fixture in the council chambers.

Dellinger was a key figure on the Smiths Unity Campaign for In-

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Second annual ‘I Run Opelika Health Expo and 5k’ slated for Aug. 18

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Promoting exercise and a healthy lifestyle is the goal of the second annual “I Run Opelika Health Expo and 5K Run/Walk” Aug. 18 in downtown Opelika, presented by Laxson Financial Group, LLC. Event organizer Andre Marcus said last year’s event was a huge success, drawing 115 runners, 25 volunteers and 12 vendors for the health expo, as well as raising $2,600 for East Alabama Medical Center’s Cor-

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor

community.

“The opening of our new protein plant is a true milestone in GSF’s history,” Dr. Wayne Morgan, corporate vice president and president, protein products, Golden State Foods said. “The careful planning and design of this new building is centered on people, safety, sustainability, technology and innovation, and it continues our commitment

corporation, a movement to incorporate Smiths Station. That group saw their work come to fruition on June 22, 2001, when the city was officially incorporated.

Later that year, Dellinger was asked to run for mayor and did, defeating two other candidates to become the first-ever mayor of Smiths Station.

During her 15-year tenure, Dellinger is credited with several major accomplishments, including the construction of the Smiths Station Sports Complex, formation of the planning and zoning board commissions and purchase of the structure that later became the See Dellinger, page A5

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Providing job-seeking individuals and small business owners with the knowledge to succeed in today’s digitally driven world is the goal of the “Grow with Google” tour, which will make a stop at Opelika's Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library Aug. 8.

Grow with Google is a nationwide initiative launched

by Google CEO Sundar Pichai last October as a way for Americans to handle the “Grow with Google is there to give anyone in America the tools and training they

Index OPINION.....................................A4 COUNTY NEWS............................A5 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY..............A7 CALENDAR................................A10

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SPORTS.......................................B1 LEGALS..............................B4 RELIGION...................................B12 ENTERTAINMENT......................B14

Free classes to be held at Opelika library Aug. 8 need to get a job, for free.

We understand there’s uncertainty and even concern about the pace of technological change,” Pichai said in an Oct. 12, 2017 Google blog post. “But we know that technology will be an engine of America’s growth for years to come.”

Opelika is one of three Al-

abama cities selected for this tour, along with Birmingham Aug. 6 and Scottsboro Aug. 10.

Google’s Community Engagement Director Erica Swanson said the company has a vested interest in Alabama and its citizens, helping See Google, page A2

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generate more than $700 million of economic activity in the state in 2017.

“We know that there’s a large base of Alabamians using our tools and resources already. In April this year, we also broke ground on a data center in Jackson County,” Swanson said. “So that, along with Grow with Google, becomes an extension of our commitment to Alabama.”

The free, all-day event will feature hour-long workshops and 1-on-1 sessions taught by Google team members, presenters and coaches to individuals representing all knowledge and skill sets.

Workshop subjects include coding, online safety and improving online presence, and individuals can learn how to use Google Analytics, Calendar, Spreadsheet and more during the 1-on-1 sessions.

“Cooper Library and the City of Opelika are thrilled to be partnering

with Grow with Google to offer the community an opportunity to learn more about the digital tools available to them. Learning and feeling comfortable with new technology is essential in today’s complex and ever-expanding digital marketplace,” said Library Director Rosanna McGinnis.

Opelika Chamber of Commerce President Pam Powers-Smith said she believes it will benefit many of the businesses under her organization’s umbrella.

“We’re excited that Grow with Google has chosen Opelika to bring this great resource, and we hope our businesses use this opportunity to dig a little deeper and take that next step in improving their marketing skills in several different ways,” Powers-Smith said.

The event will be held from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the library, which is located at 200 S. 6th St. Pre-registration is required to attend this event.

For more information or to fill out registration forms, visit g.co/GrowAlabama.

Morris Smith joins The Denson Group as associate broker Special to the Opelika Observer The Denson Group is pleased to announce that Morris Denson Smith is now a part of their real estate company as an associate broker.

For more than 14 years, Smith has sold real estate in the Opelika-Auburn, Lake Martin, Mobile and Fairhope areas.

He also has experience in owning and running his own companies and working for other businesses in a sales position.

Smith received a B.S. in Operations Management in the School of Business at Auburn University in 1992.

A lifelong resident of Opelika and a 1987 graduate of Opelika High School, Smith brings a hands-on attitude in reaching the desires of his clients and customers. He has an in-depth knowledge of this region, which

Smith allows him to better help its citizens and its newcomers.

A graduate of the 2009 20-Under-40 class, he currently serves on their Board of Directors.

Smith said he loves to share with new clients and customers the benefits of living here.

“The Auburn/Opelika

area is growing quickly with many exciting things happening. How great it is to experience this growth with a new, successful, and growing company,” Smith said. “It has always been a pleasure to sell real estate in my hometown area, helping friends and family with their individual needs.”

Opelika Town Automotive opens on 2nd Avenue Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika Town Automotive held a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce July 17. Opelika Town Automotive, located at 1419 2nd. Ave., is a full-service automotive shop. For more information, visit their Facebook page or call 334-737-6636.

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‘Susie K’s Country Kitchen’ celebrates first year of business

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika meat-andthree dining establishment “Susie K’s Country Kitchen” will celebrate its first anniversary as a business next Tuesday.

Owned and operated

by Opelika residents Tim and Suzanne Lowery, the restaurant opened in the former home of Sara Jays on Second Avenue last August.

“Going into opening the restaurant was a scary time for us. It was the unknown of will this work or not,” Suzanne said. “We spent much time in prayer before opening as well as after. Leading up to opening day

was a whirlwind with all that had to be done in such a short timeframe.”

The restaurant’s menu is deeply rooted in Southern cuisine and culture. Included within the meat-andthree specials are Southern staples like fried chicken, meatloaf and pork chops, and sides like cabbage, cornbread, field peas and fried okra.

Suzanne said she and Tim have grown their customer base by providing their customers with quality food and offering a listening ear to their suggestions and feedback.

“We have tried to listen to our customers since we opened.

We have changed our

menu based on what we have been asked for, such as changing our daily special to having three meats instead of only one option as well as our brunch options,” Suzanne said. “We had many people asking for dinner hours and decided to try nights.

Nights are slowly growing (and) we

hope that soon nights will be as steady as our lunch. When we talked about doing nights one thing we wanted was to give the customers menu items they really wanted, (so) we went to Facebook to be able to gauge what the community wanted most.”

In addition to building a solid name and

reputation for their business during the last year, Suzanne said the experience has drawn her closer to Tim and the citizens of Opelika.

“Opening a restaurant was something both Tim and I desired to do. The timing of this fell into place when looking for a larger kitchen for our

meal prep service we had already started,” Suzanne said. “We have been blessed in many ways from this restaurant … many of our customers have started to feel like family and you start to invest in their lives and how things are with them.”

Future plans for the restaurant include expansion and the addition of several new locations, according to Suzanne.

For more information, call Susie K’s at 334-737-6065 or visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ SusieKsRestaurant/.

Their hours are 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Opelika’s NERDtorch Cafe celebrates milestone

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Nearly a year ago, Nigel and Leilani Mongerie took their passion for video games and anime-comic books and a dream of opening their own business to create NERDtorch Cafe in downtown Opelika.

According to Nigel, the main goal of NERDtorch was to tap into a growing community in Alabama deserving of a place to call their own.

“I looked at NERDtorch Cafe as an opportunity to create something that could be a positive thing in the nerdy community. The nerdy community and it's

fans are massively underrepresented and underestimated in the state of Alabama,” Nigel said. “I started NERDtorch Cafe so that I could create place where people can be as nerdy, goofy and as weird as they want to be without any judgement or criticism.”

Through a “living room type atmosphere,” NERDtorch members and guests can play the latest hit games on the newest gaming platforms, or take a trip down memory lane by playing on the Nintendo GameCube and Sega Genesis systems.

Comic and board game enthusiasts are also provid-

Foods, from A1 to creating high-quality beef products for our valued customers.

Overall, the central location of this facility in Opelika will allow GSF to better serve our customers, so that they can better serve theirs.”

“Golden State Foods began providing meat products to McDonald’s in the early 1950s, and it’s a true testament to our partnership that we’re here today, celebrating this new processing facility that provides us with both frozen and fresh beef, with fresh beef being a significant and positive change to our system,” said Ray Vargocko, director strategic sourcing – U.S. supply chain, McDonald’s. “We’re proud to bring our customers hotter and juicier quarter-pounder burgers, and we’re proud to continue our partnership with Golden State Foods.” GSF’s protein products division has been serving high-

ed sit-down areas to discuss their latest readings and enjoy a friendly, conversation-sparking environment, according to Nigel.

“A lot has changed, but at the same time, it's all the same. I think the biggest difference is how many people who have settled in to making this place their home away from home, (and) in a way, the main thing that's constantly changing is the ways we make people feel more and more welcome,” Nigel said. “We have a growing Dungeons and Dragons group who are very welcoming and nurturing to new players, and we even started doing game design classes for people who are

quality beef patties for over 65 years and continually leverages new technologies to provide its customers with the highest quality beef products at the best value.

About Golden State Foods Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry.

Established in 1947, the company is values-based with proven performance in superior quality, innovation and customer service throughout the QSR industry.

With approximately 7,000 employees worldwide, GSF services more than 125,000 stores on five continents from its 50 facilities.

Its core businesses include processing of liquid products, protein, produce, dairy and full-line logistics services to the QSR and retail industries. The company also runs the GSF Foundation, a national non-profit organization to help children and families in need.

For more information, visit www.goldenstatefoods.com.

interested in getting into that as a profession. We are constantly learning how can we bring more value to the community.”

Funds from NERDtorch are used to finance Nigel’s dream of starting a multimedia platform that will produce both comic books and 3-D films.

Future opportunities for NERDtorch members will include an increased amount of video game tournaments, “nerdy” conventions and Comic Con. Reflecting on the last year of being in business, Nigel describes the experience as an incredible experience.

“The journey has been amazing. We've met a lot

of people done a lot of cool things and grown so much together as a community,” Nigel said. “I don't think I can really pick a favorite memory. It’s all been so great. It's a blessed journey overall to say the least.”

NERDtorch also offers concessions, t-shirts and other merchandise for sale during operating hours.

Membership plans include a one-day pass for $10, $25 for the standard/monthly pass, and $250 for a yearlong pass.

For more information, visit www.indietorch.net/ nerdtorchcafe or email Nigel at nigel@indietorch.net. The business is open 6 p.m. – midnight Monday-Saturday.

Observer intern Savannah Vicker reflects on experiences

By Savannah Vicker For the Opelika Observer My name is Savannah Vicker and I started interning at the Opelika Observer in May this year. As an Auburn University student, pursuing a major in communication and a minor in studio art, I have spent most of my college life in lecture halls and classrooms.

Interning at the Opelika Observer has given me the opportunity to step beyond the class room to practice my learned skills and experience a

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professional atmosphere.

I couldn’t have asked for a better community to learn from.

The Opelika community has continuously shown their love for their town and its residents and were kind and accepting, even through some of my first interviews. I have enjoyed attending various events

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around town such as, City Council, the local farmers market, and openings of new businesses . Working here has truly challenged my abilities. My writing skills have improved and I’ve learned how to conduct my own interviews over the phone and in-person. Although I still have one semester left before I graduate, I believe my experience at the Opelika Observer has prepared me for whatever career choice I choose, and I am happy to say I’ve added journalist to the list! My favorite part about working at the Observer has been the staff. Michelle Key and Morgan Bryce have become like family and I thank them for taking me on and teaching me much of what I’ve learned. They always kept work fun and exciting even when it was stressful at times.

Interning at the Opelika Observer has opened my eyes to the world of journalism and I am excited for the opportunities this internship has and will continue to provide.

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Woodstock

to counter-culture was an orty-nine years ago, on expatriate from Broadway Aug. 15, “An Aquarian who moved down to help Exposition: 3 Days of another expatriate operate Peace & Music,” opened on a guest cottages by a lake farm in upstate New York. and teach music in the Before it ended some high school. When the ju400,000, of the over 1 milnior college opened he did lion who today claim to have

By Hardy Jackson what high school teachers attended, sat in the rain and with master’s degrees did the mud while the Woodstock all over the state – he became a “proMusic & Art Fair put on a concert for fessor.” the ages.

About the only way you would know I wasn’t there. it was the ‘60s, unless you checked a I was over 1,200 miles south in Avon calendar, was what kids wore and how Park, Florida. they wore it. Bell bottoms, fringed That is where I remember the 60s.

Over the years, talking with folks who vests, and such could be purchased at the local dry goods store, along with came of age during that decade, I have concluded that out in the great American traditional shirts and jeans. The guys’ hair was getting longer, but I can only heartland and especially in the southern recall one or two who might have part of it, the 60s that culminated in inspired the billboard that appeared Woodstock hardly happened at all.

Avon Park, I think, was pretty typical. on the highway outside of town with a picture of a hippy and the admonishAbout 75 miles south of Orlando.

Think Grove Hill, Alabama, my home ment “Keep America Beautiful, Get a Haircut.” town, with palm trees.

As for drugs, sex, and rock ‘n roll, When I arrived there in 1966, the term I was told there were drugs to be had, “hippy” was just coming into fashion. but beer seemed to be the choice of my I moved to Avon Park to help open students, if they chose at all. one of those junior colleges that were I am certain there was sex, just as sprouting up like weeds all over Florida there had been in the 50s and would be (and Georgia and Alabama); opened to into the 70s and beyond. educate baby boomers who for one reaAs for rock ‘n roll, they listened to son or another could not attend a state what other kids listened to. A few went university. to rock concerts held around the state – Junior colleges also provided a safe mini-Woodstocks – but if I had to make haven for those who did not want to a call, I’d say that more listened to go to Vietnam, though I recall no one Glen Campbell than the Grateful Dead. objecting to our involvement there. In And if I had to make another call, I’d the community, more folks seemed conhave to say this was the experience of cerned about the communists in Cuba most Southerners who came of age in than what was going on in Southeast the 60s.

Asia.

I heard about Woodstock the way my The only campus protest I remember was a humble petition from the students students did – the evening news. And like my students, I followed it from to the president asking that they be albroadcast to broadcast. As events on lowed to wear shorts to class. He promthe farm were reported, Dick Cavett ised they could after the new campus -- whose late-night TV talk show was opened, but as long as the college was housed in temporary quarters downtown popular with folks who wanted to be a little iconoclastic, just not much – he wanted students to dress modestly.

The fact that more than a few of the girls brought in some performers who had been there to tell the world what it was were wearing miniskirts shorter than like. I did not get the urge to pack up shorts did not seem to trouble him.

Besides, they wore bras. That feminist and go.

In a sense, Cavett may have best anti-fashion did not arrive there until summed up the ‘60s for most of us who later in the decade when a young lady who had dropped out of the state univer- lived through it with his response when someone asked him why he wore long sity arrived to become our little college’s first “hippy.” She told me of how sideburns.

“It’s a form of mild protest,” he said. she had been involved with a radical “Sort of like boiling my draft card.” student group at the bigger school and That’s the 60s I remember. showed me underground newspapers Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson is sent by friends who remained behind.

Soon she was gone, back I suppose to a Professor Emeritus of History at Jackcampus where they did things like that. sonville State University. He can be As for the faculty, the closest we had reached at hjackson@cableone.net.

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he water felt cool flowing over my bare feet. I closed my eyes and listened to the stillness of the creek and the ancient woods that hug around it. Life was moving along as usual. Birds chirping, crickets singing, and frogs croaking in unison as my little jack russell terrier ran and jumped through the water with enthusiasm and complete joy.

I sit on a rock in the middle of the water near the old bridge that casts a shadow a few yards away from me. I place my feet in the water as I drink my coffee and soak in all that nature has to offer. I gaze into the water and see reflections of my childhood visits to the creek near my grandparents’ house. I remember exploring, catching crawdads and tadpoles, and not having a single care or fear in the world.

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Old America

makes sense. am driving through I stopped on the Everytown, USA. Kids Florida line to buy a are riding bikes along a Powerball ticket. I did street that weaves by brick this because I come storefronts. A boy rides from a long line of lotpast me. He has basetery ticket men. ball cards on his bicycle The man behind the spokes. I can hear the By Sean Dietrich counter was chewing glorious sound his wheels tobacco, watching a small television. make. And I am sucked backward “What’s the Powerball up to?” I into childhood.

I hope this nation never stops put- asked.

“One-eighty,” he said. “Good time ting baseball cards to bicycle spokes But then, maybe we already have. to get a ticket if you got the gumption.”

Baseball cards are a thing of the I have plenty of gumption. past. Young folks quit collecting I drove the byways that cut across them long ago—I heard this tidbit the sprawling fields of green, the on the news. sleepy hamlets, and the amber As a boy, I had shoeboxes full. I waves of grain. I saw a hand-painted had my father’s ‘52 Bob Feller— sign by the highway that read: “ToThe Heater from Van Meter. And a matoes.”

‘57 Hank Aaron.

A crooked dirt road led to a moI wonder if today’s kids know bile home seated on a million acres, about Hank “the Hammer” Aaron. with a tin vegetable stand. Nobody Anyway, I stopped at a local gas was manning the stand. There was station for some coffee. Only, it only a jelly jar full of money, with wasn’t a “gas” station. The proper a sign, reading: “Money go’s rite term is: “filling station.” There’s a here.” difference, you know.

I hope this nation never stops sellA gas station is found along intering tomatoes via the Honor System. states. A filling station has old men Finally, I arrived at my cousin’s. sitting out front. If you’re lucky, His kids were glad to see me. My those old men are boiling peanuts.

The young man running the regis- cousin’s wife is out of town. Supper ter was 20 years old. He had one se- was left up to us men folk—tomato sandwiches, and Oreos and glasses mester left at Auburn. He was your all-American kid, and he looked like of milk.

After supper, we watched neighthe kind who knows about baseball borhood kids play in the yard. They cards on bicycle spokes. played American games. Red Rover.

He glanced at my coffee. “Aw, Tag. Hide and seek. They chased you don’t want THAT coffee,” he bugs until the sun went down. told me. “It’s four hours old.”

Then, children came to the porch, Before I could say another word, out of breath, stinking of sweat. he dumped the coffee and made a Someone suggested riding bikes. It fresh pot. might have been me who suggested They don’t do this at interstate this. “gas” stations.

The kids went nuts. “CAN WE I hope this nation never loses fillRIDE OUR BIKES, DAD?!” ing stations.

My cousin frowned at me. “Now I browsed the aisles while cofsee what you did?” fee brewed. My eyes lit up when I “PLEASE, DAD!” found things from my childhood.

“Okay,” he said. “But ONLY to Candy cigarettes, taffy, and a few other things that reminded me of the the end of the street.”

“Wait,” I said to the kids. “I have days spent catching fireflies. something for your bikes.”

I paid and left. I waved goodbye I handed them a gift. My cousin to the old men sitting out front. One looked at the package and smiled. gentleman was whittling a stick.

“Where in the WORLD did you find I hope this nation never stops baseball cards?” he asked. whittling sticks.

It doesn’t matter where.

And I passed the heart of the rural I wish you could hear those beauworld. The open country. A place tiful bicycle spokes ring. where being a farmer is still a viable occupation. An honorable one.

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, This is a part of old America, where and novelist, known for his comgrade-schoolers know the differmentary on life in the American ence between a bushel and a passel, South. where daylight saving time still

Snakes

From I also the bedaydream of ginning, my youngest Abigail has child, Abibeen an gail, playoutdoorsy ing in these baby. We waters one have taken day. Then,

By Lucy Fuller her on endI thank God less miles for gifting me a place of peace and of hikes throughout our neighboring counties. solitude. It’s a wonShe seems to find as derful way to start my much joy being outside morning, and I always as Jody and I do. That leave feeling refreshed makes me smile inside. and blessed.

I must admit, I look Daily morning walks forward to our early to the creek have become the norm. Abigail morning strolls. There’s no dodging traffic, only wakes up and has her the occasional dodgbreakfast and quickly reminds us that it’s time ing of a freshly built to go. It’s amazing how spider's web. We keep a watchful eye our entire forceful such a little walk. You never know baby can be. With the what you may see or sounds of her urgent run into. cries we all scramble My grandfather to get out the door in taught me at an early a timely and obediage to always look ent fashion. Though down when walking she may be little, she through the woods. is definitely fierce. It's "You don't want to miss quite obvious who the anything," he would tell boss is around here.

me as he put a rock in his pocket after a quick examination. He was always picking up rocks or other artifacts to examine later.

He loved to collect things he found in nature. He had quite the collection of numerous types of rocks, arrowheads, petrified wood, and bones from various animal species. I used to love looking at all of his little discoveries when I was a small child. Now, I have my own collection of forest treasures.

His instruction to me was not so that I would miss finding something unique, rather, it was a warning for me to be mindful of snakes. He never instilled a fear of snakes in me, but he did teach me to have respect for them, as well as all other wildlife we may encounter. After all, we are the ones encroaching upon their

habitat.

We have been at Terrapin Slide for a little over a month and haven’t seen a snake yet. That doesn’t mean one hasn’t seen us. I know that I am now due to see one since I voiced it. Isn’t that the way it usually works?

I have been healthily afraid of snakes my entire life. My mother is deathly afraid of them and can't even look at a picture of one without a full body shudder and a loud pitched squeal of terror. I am scared to the point that if I come across one I will jump and probably take off running brushing myself off in case it grew a pair of snake wings and flew onto my back.

You can never be too careful.

I have gotten better the past several years and have only been afraid of a rattlesnake that decided to visit

my front yard. He was a little too big for my comfort and safety of my animals. He is now rattling in heaven with his rattlesnake buddies.

Other than him, the snakes I have encountered haven't really bothered me all that much. Jody has even encouraged me to hold them and pet them—the non-venomous ones, of course.

In all seriousness, we have been warned to be on the lookout for copperheads. Our neighbors have told us of sightings not only in the past but also in recent months.

Every time we walk, I find myself looking down as my grandfather instructed all those years ago. Not only am I looking for unique forest offerings to add to my collection, I am also on the lookout for snakes, namely copSee Fuller, page B5

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Smiths Station recognizes Dellinger, names Sarah West commissioned artist

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor

Honoring the accomplishments and service of former mayor LaFaye Dellinger was the focal point of last Tuesday’s Smiths Station City Council meeting.

Mayor Bubba Copeland read a proclamation listing Dellinger’s accomplishments, which include: • Subdivision regulations implementation • Creation of planning and zoning board commissions • Construction of Smiths Station Sports Complex and 1.1 mile-long walking trail • Launching environmental solid waste program • Forming Smiths Station’s Parks and Recreation Board.

Dellinger, a key leader in the Smiths Unity Campaign for Incorporation, helped lead a movement that successfully transformed the community into a city June 22, 2001. She defeated two candidates in the city’s first-ever mayoral elections and served four terms in

office.

In a celebration held prior to their meeting, Copeland unveiled a commissioned portrait of Dellinger painted by local artist Sarah West.

The painting will be a permanent fixture in the council chambers.

The council also approved a resolution naming West as the city’s commissioned artist, a recognition she said she was very humbled to receive.

“The occasion of last (Tuesday) evening was a milestone of heartfelt nature, that serves as a record of the events of our time. I’m honored to be appointed as the official artist to the City of Smiths Station,” West said.

“It is a resolution that I accept with humility and responsibility. As an advocate for cultural enrichment, in addition to art, nature and history conservation, it means a great deal to witness the first fine art acquisition of mayor’s portrait by the city.”

In other business, the coun-

Smiths Station Government Center.

According to Copeland, the celebration served as way to express gratitude to Dellinger for her contributions to the community.

“Since she was Smiths Station’s first mayor, I believe that a portrait of her in the council chambers is only fitting. Today (last Tuesday) marks 16 years ago since she first took office,” Copeland said. “So what better time than now is there to do something like this? She helped start this city, and a did a great job of carrying it on during her mayorship. She did such a great job for this city.”

After the celebration, Dellinger expressed her gratitude for the celebration, calling it a “great surprise.”

“It’s an honor to me

cil: • Approved financial statements for the general and environmental fund budgets for the month of June • Reviewed topics of discussion at a recent Smiths Station Historical Preservation Commission.

The Smiths Station City Council meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Government Center, which is located at 2336 Lee Road 430.

For more information, visit www.smithsstational.gov or call 334-297-8771.

A5 August 01, 2018 for him to appreciate what I’ve done. Part of being mayor was a chore, but it was an honor,” Dellinger said.

“I did it because I loved the city and I loved the people out here.”

West, who opened her own art gallery in Smiths Station in 2008, said Dellinger was instrumental in helping she and her mother Michele in getting their business up and running in the community.

“I’m humbled to have been commissioned to render the first portrait honoring First Mayor LaFaye Dellinger. It’s a remarkable thing to serve as a commissioned artist for any commemorative work like this,” West said.

“However, this occasion is particularly remarkable for its historic nature. As I said during the meeting, ‘I look around and see many firsts, and it is because of the work of our citizens and Mayor Dellinger that we continued to progressively pave way for more firsts.’”

Gene Chizik keynote speaker at last week’s ‘Way 2 Serve’ support dinner

By Michelle Key Editor The “Way 2 Serve” annual support dinner was held at the Bottling Plant Event Center last week.

The keynote speaker for the event was former Auburn University football coach and ESPN/SEC Network College Football Analyst, Gene Chizik.

Former Auburn player Ryan Smith, who played under Chizik, introduced him by recalling one of his early meetings with the coach. “The only dream I had, the only goal I had, was to play Auburn football,” Smith said. Suddenly faced with being a single father at the age of 18, Smith sais that he planned to drop out of school, go back home, get a job and raise his son because he knew the one thing that he could not do was leave his son. “I truly believe that it was God’s plan for me to be at Auburn under Coach Chizik. He had a purpose for my life.”

Chizik called Smith

into a meeting and helped Smith work out a plan to help Smith stay in school, play football and raise his son.

Chizik took the stage and elaborated on Smith’s story, explaining how Smith travelled back and forth from his home in Birmingham to classes in Auburn three times a week.

“He said to me, ‘Coach, I am not going to let my son grow up without a father,’” Chizik recalled. “I definitively remember at that moment me going, ‘that guys got it right.’”

Chizik went on to speak about the importance of service within one’s community and encouraged the audience to get involved with Way 2 Serve. He mentioned three things that tie into the message of Way 2 Serve: • Gifts - a gift is something given to you by God and there is an expectation for you to use it. Find your gift and use it for God’s purpose.

• Service - we are not here to be served, but to

serve. When you find your gift, find a way to serve.

• Relationships - relationships are where we start to build trust and where we start to see things happen. Relationships are everything. Man (male or female) was not created to be alone. Everything is about relationships.

“I want to challenge you. There are two things that this ministry needs: the gift of service and the gift of giving,” Chizik said.

“You are God’s players, go win a championship for Him.” More than 400 people attended the dinner, helping raise $85,165. According to Kyles, this represents 41 percent of their annual budget.

About Way 2 Serve Way 2 Server was founded by Shane Kyles when he felt called into the mission field of serving his local community.

The purpose of The Way 2 Serve Ministries is to share the love of Jesus in practical ways.

It provides opportunities

to serve by doing home repair projects that leads to forming and building relationships with those we help. It takes the entire body of Christ to accomplish all that is involved in repairing homes and repairing people. Repairing homes is a short process but repairing people takes a long time and the organization is committed to both.

Below are areas of the ministry that individuals can plug into, based on their spiritual gifts.

To get involved, just email info@the way2serve. org and list what area(s) you feel called to serve in. They will connect you in that area and provide any training that may be needed for you to serve.

They believe in equipping and sending workers into the harvest fields.

• The Way 2 Pray.

Nothing happens without prayer. This is a group of people who are prayer warriors. They lift up the needs in our community on a regular basis.

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Pictured is Way 2 Serve Director Shane Kyles, left, along with keynote speaker and former Auburn University Coach Gene Chizik after the nonprofit’s support dinner last week.

• The Way 2 Build. If you like to get your hands dirty for the Lord then this is your spot. This is where home repair projects are done. My Jerusalem is facilitated through The Way 2 Build.

• The Way 2 Grow is exactly what the name says. This is where we see people grow Spiritually and in life skills. This team is a team of persistence.

This spiritual growth and these life skills don’t get built in a day like a wall does. This team is needed

for the long haul.

• The Way 2 Prepare This is a way to serve behind the scenes to make sure we stay prepared for all the aspects of ministry.

You can use your administrative and technological gifts.

• The Way 2 Give.

This is where people who are able to partner with us financially and/or with materials and supplies plug in.

For more information visit www.theway2serve. org.

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Pegues speaks on work in east Asia

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Special to the Opelika Observer During a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, Allie Pegues shared with the club about her work in East Asia with Cru. Pictured above: Joanne Camp, Boles Pegues and Allie Pegues.

Special to the Opelika Observer The Opelika Rotary lunch group enjoyed Will Mooty’s performance of a medley of Revolutionary War songs at a recent meeting. Mooty reviewed patriotic music throughout American history, ending with several tunes popular during the late 18th century. Songs of the period included “The Liberty Song,” “In Freedom We’re Born” and “Ballad of the Green Mountain Boys.”

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U PC OM I NG EVENT S: • SUMMER SWING • FARMER’S MARKETS • DOWNTOWN LOVES YOU • OTC’S HAIRY TALE ROCK • DAVID LEE CONCERT • PEACE WALK - RALLY • NATIONAL NIGHT OUT • HIS PLACE GRADUATION

Cool off with refreshing salads for lunches, light suppers Ann Cipperly’s

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hen temperatures soar during summer in Opelika, plan on serving a variety of salads for lunches and light suppers.

Chicken or shrimp salad, green salad tossed with cheese and toasted pecans or a salad enhanced with fresh fruits provide delectable dishes for summer family meals.

On hot days, salads are appealing. One of my favorites is a caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and fresh sliced tomatoes with basil, drizzled with reduced balsamic vinegar.

I sometimes add chopped avocado and serve olive oil on the side. The salad goes together quickly and looks attractive.

This past spring I took a class on making fresh mozzarella at CalyRoad Creamery in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Now, I can make my own fresh mozzarella. I was really surprised how easy it is to make. The creamery is one of Georgia’s first micro-creameries for artisan cheese and makes up to 300 pounds of different cheeses in one day.

While it is fun to attend a cheese making class, you can also learn how by watching classes on YouTube.

This year, I have been on culinary tours to see what chefs are now preparing across the South.

While they talked about farm-to-table for years,

now they are using the term farm to fork. They are talking about getting the freshest food directly to their customers. Chefs are working more and more with local farmers, and some are growing their own fresh produce.

Although other areas don’t have as many farmers’ market options as Lee County, Saturday morning markets are popular in many areas. Above Atlanta in Alpharetta and Sandy Springs, the Saturday morning farmers’ markets are drawing large crowds. In addition to fresh produce, more baked items are being offered, from breads to cookies and pies.

Photo by Ann Cipperly Caprese Salad is easy to make with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. Can drizzle with reduced balsamic vinegar, pesto or a combination of both.

When we visit family in Tampa, Florida, we spend Saturday mornings at the farmers’ market in St. Petersburg. The large market offers breads, dried pastas, teas, as well as different produce, including organic. There is always live music and restaurant vendors. The aromas are amazing and it is difficult to resist trying a small dish before leaving.

When I was growing up, we had a garden, and I can still remember the joy of pulling up baby carrots with the earth still clinging to them

and picking a big, juicy tomato. I didn’t realize until later how fortunate I had been to savor these garden fresh foods.

Along with green and vegetable salads, chicken salad is a southern favorite and has been the classic dish for ladies’ luncheons for generations. The salad is a cinch to prepare by boiling a whole chicken, chicken breasts or tenders, and even easier if picking up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store.

Chicken salad has come a long way since our grandmothers mixed

up chicken with mayonnaise and pickle relish. Start with chopped chicken and finely minced celery. Then add personal favorites, selecting toasted nuts, dried cranberries, halved grapes, diced apple, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges or chopped boiled eggs.

While high quality mayonnaise is the traditional choice, reduce fat by substituting Greek yogurt or low fat sour cream for a portion of the mayonnaise.

Serve chicken salads See Cipperly, page A9

Hosanna Home, His Place to Habitat Around the Heart builds friendships hold graduation ceremony

By Michelle Key Editor

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor A graduation ceremony for members of His Place and Hosanna Home will be held Aug. 4 at Purpose Baptist Church, beginning at 10 a.m.

Seventeen people, 10 women and 7 men, will receive certificates of completion following a yearlong rehabilitation process.

According to Harvest Evangelism Director Rick Hagans, the end goals of the program are to draw them out of their addictions or

bad circumstances, become productive members of society and most importantly, bring them closer to God. “These are 17 men and women a year ago that were (drug) addicted, alcoholic, been in jail or prison, homeless, in a mental institution. And now, to graduate, that means they have been free of those things for at least one year,” Hagans said. “They’re all either in school, working, or honestly seeking employment.

It’s the beginning of a success story … we don’t say that they’re perfect, but they are all beautiful men and women, with amazing stories to share.”

To read more about His Place, Hosanna Home and the rest of the programs conducted through Harvest Evangelism, visit www.harvestevangelism.org or call 334-742-0777.

The event is open to the public. PBC is located at 3211 Waverly Parkway in Opelika.

The Auburn - Opelika Habitat for Humanity organization held their annual “Habitat Around the Heart” fundraising dinner and silent auction last Thursday night at the Saugahatchee Country Club.

Mark Grantham, executive director for the local organization, welcomed more than 100 guests to the event, stating that it is events like the dinner that have helped build 66 homes in the area.

After the meal, Aaron Friend, president of the Auburn-Opelika Habi-

tat for Humanity, spoke to the crowd, thanking them for their support.

“Our mission to provide decent, affordable housing for the community. Our supporters help us achieve our mission,” Friend said.

“Seeing first hand how safe, affordable homes can change the lives of

Opelika Chamber of Commerce holds ‘Business over Breakfast’

By Michelle Key Editor

Last Thursday, the Opelika Chamber of Commerce held their quarterly “Business over Breakfast” meeting at the Saugahatchee Country Club.

The guest speaker for the event was Melissa Warnke, Manager of Communication and Engagement of Alabama Retail Association. Her focus for the event was “Shop Alabama” and the power of shopping local.

The “Shop Alabama” campaign started with a

goal of being a “cheerleader” for Alabama-based retailers. It began as a one-time press conference when Warnke got a little league team together whose shirts listed their sponsor’s name, the “Shop Alabama” logo and also the phrase “have you ever seen .com on a little league jersey.” It has grown from there and has become a year-round campaign.

Warnke described the campaign as a call to action and a point of pride. “Shop Alabama” calls people to get out and find their local retail-

ers and shop with them.

But the program also is designed to promote pride in small businesses and they encourage people to tell others why they shop locally within their community and Alabama.

“It has been a really fun campaign to take around.

Our mission is to uplift our business community and to make sure that people understand their value in supporting their local businesses, Warnke said.

“It is so much more than spending a dollar. It is how your dollars are then used See Chamber, page A8

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families is immeasurable.”

The 2018 “Habitat Around the Heart” dinner generated $31,000 in sponsorships. That is more than triple the amount of sponsorships from 2017. This year’s event raised more than See Habitat, page A12

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Municipal court and police Opelika-area trucking company honors records to change locations associate for 30 years of service during construction Special to the Opelika Observer

Special to the Opelika Observer The City of Opelika will begin construction of its new police department the first week of August. The public needs to be aware of some changes during construction. Below is a timeline of important changes: • Aug. 8 – Last regular Municipal Court held in current location until new construction is complete.

• Aug. 9 – Municipal Court will move to the Southside Center for the Arts (formerly the Brown School) at 1103 Glenn St. Police records and police walk-in complaints will move to the City Annex Building at 608 Ave. A. •Aug. 13 – Fencing will be put up at the current police department location and grading and demolition will begin for the new building.

• Aug. 15 – First Municipal Court to be held at the Southside Center for the Arts (formerly the Brown School) at 1103 Glenn St. • Aug. 22 – 8:30 a.m.

- Ground-breaking ceremony at police depart-

ment at 501 South 10th St. Parking is available at the Southside Center for the Arts.

During construction, please note that there will be no public entrance to the police department.

There will be one rear entrance for police operations only. The public will need to visit either the city annex building for police reports or walk-in complaints; or they will need to report to Southside Center for the Arts (formerly the Brown School) for court appearance. In addition, the sidewalks on 10th Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard will be closed around the police department during construction.

Anticipated completion of this project is approximately 18 months. The new building will be constructed in the parking lot of the current police department. Once complete, the old police department will be torn down and a new parking lot and kennels will be finished.

For more information, call Leigh Krehling at 334-705-5136.

Averitt Express recently honored associate Jerry Meadows of Auburn for 30 years of service.

He is one of more than 1,000 active Averitt associates who are members of the company’s “Over 20 Team,” an exclusive group of associates who have served 20 or more years with Averitt.

Averitt’s Opelika-area Special to the Opelika Observer facility is located at 701 Jerry Meadows (right) is presented his 30-year service award Westpoint Pkwy.

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in your own community.”

Taylor Sumrall from Taylor Made Design had this to say about the information given today.

“The retail association has some fantastic ideas and they’re very similar to what we’ve thought of while running our business for years now,” Sumrall said. “There is power in shopping local, and we are excited to hopefully make their (“Shop Alabama”) presence in Opelika more wide spread so that more people can know about this campaign and we can really build the (idea) of shop local in Opelika.

This focus on shopping local comes right as the “Downtown Loves You Back” campaign in downtown Opelika kicked off on Monday. The participating downtown merchants will be offering specials throughout the week as a way to say thank you to their customers.

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Smith stated that (the chamber) is excited that the Alabama Retail Association visited with the businesses here in Opelika.

“It was encouraging to hear that retail business is alive and well. Her statistics and insight about small and independent businesses were interesting to everyone in attendance. I look forward to working with them

so that we can help our members in the future,” PowersSmith said.

Also during the event Southern Crossing, a downtown specialty retail shop, was named as the Small Business of the Quarter. Southern Crossing is locally owned and operated by Valerie and Mike Smith. The shop is located at 231 S. 8th St.

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on lettuce with fresh fruit or piled high onto sandwiches with a slice of fresh tomato. For a festive luncheon, stuff chicken salad in a hollowed tomato or present in pineapple halves.

Laurie Gilbert’s Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad is one of my favorites to have on hand for lunch. I make it using whole wheat or brown rice pasta for added nutrition.

You don’t have to add all the peppers, but the red and orange provide

Layered Spinach Salad Janine Simmons 1 pkg. fresh spinach (depending on size may not need the entire pkg.)

4 hard-boiled eggs ½ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ red onion, chopped 1 pkg. frozen green peas, thawed 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, optional 1/3 head Romaine

Caprese Salad Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (available in local stores) Tomatoes, sliced Basil Reduced Balsamic Vinegar Make Reduced Balsamic Vinegar by pouring 1 cup of good quality balsamic vinegar in a saucepan

Shrimp Salad on Lettuce Laura McKay 2 lb. boiled shrimp, chopped (save a few to garnish) 1 cup chopped celery 1/3 to ½ cup chopped green onions 3 to 4 boiled eggs, chopped, optional 3/4 cup mayonnaise ¼ cup chili sauce 2 tsp. horseradish Salt to taste

color.

Laura McKay makes a tasty shrimp salad embellished with chopped boiled eggs and serving it on lettuce, while Emily Smith creates Muffuletta Pasta Salad with ham, salami and cheese.

For other easy summer suppers, offer a hearty salad as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, steak or fish.

Try the Layered Spinach Salad or Greek Salad.

As summer settles into hot, hazy days, a refreshing salad is ideal, whether it is composed of greens, fresh vegetables, fruits, chicken or seafood.

Ann Cipperly can be contacted at recipes@ cipperly.com. lettuce 1 ½ to 2 cups mayonnaise ½ pkg. ranch dressing mix ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese Combine mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix; set aside.

Layer remaining ingredients in a large bowl in order given.

Top with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

and gently simmer until reduced by half.

Can add a teaspoon of brown sugar, if desired.

Layer cheese slices and tomatoes on a small platter. Garnish with fresh basil.

When ready to serve, drizzle reduced vinegar over top.

Can also add a sliced avocado.

Leaf Lettuce Combine shrimp, celery, onions and boiled eggs (optional).

In another bowl mix together mayonnaise, chili sauce and horseradish. Toss sauce mixture with shrimp; season with salt to taste. Serve on a bed of leaf lettuce. Garnish with whole shrimp and green onions or parsley. Serves 6 to 8.

FOOD RATINGS Cafe 123 123 S. 8th St. Opelika Score: 100 Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers 2070 Frederick Rd. Opelika Score: 98 Marco’s Pizza 1459 Fox Run Parkway Opelika Score: 98 Logan’s Roadhouse 2400 Gateway Dr. Opelika Score: 95

Full Moon BBQ 2494 Enterprise Dr. Opelika Score: 97 Gohyong Gardens 816 Columbus Parkway Opelika Score: 97 Chick-fil-A 2052 Tiger Town Parkway Opelika Score: 97 Perc-fect Place Coffee Shop 2701 Frederick Rd. Opelika Score: 96

Eatzi’s Pasta, Chicken and Cranberry Salad 1 ¼ lbs. pasta (short twisted), cooked ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted, optional ¼ cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed 10 oz. chicken, cooked and cubed ¼ lb. asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 Tbsp. fresh-chopped rosemary 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar Kosher salt, pepper to taste 6 Tbsp. honey 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard Juice of 1 orange ½ cup olive oil ½ cup dried cranberries Blanch asparagus until desired doneness; cool. In a large bowl, make dressing by mixing rosemary, vinegar, salt, pepper, honey, mustard, orange juice and olive oil.

In another bowl, combine pasta, pine nuts, corn, chicken and asparagus and cranberries.

Mix and add to bowl with dressing.

Toss to combine. Chill until ready to serve.

A9 August 01, 2018 Layered Southwestern Chicken Salad Linda Spain Dressing: 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup olive oil Salad Ingredients: 1 pkg. (10 oz.) hearts of romaine salad mix 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 lb. grilled chicken tenders, chopped 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 can (11 oz.) Mexicorn, drained (or use fresh corn) 1 can (6 oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained 2 cups coarsely crushed tortilla

Muffuletta Pasta Salad Emily C. Smith 1 lb. pasta shells of choice, cooked until soft 8 oz. muffuletta mix (olive salad mix) 8 oz. salami, cut into small cubes 8 oz. ham, cut into small cubes 6 oz. provolone cheese, cut into small cubes Salt and pepper to taste

Shredded Parmesan cheese for topping Drain pasta and place in large serving bowl.

Add cubed meats, cheese and muffuletta mix.

Toss to combine.

Cover and allow to rest in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Toss and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Serve chilled.

Marinated Greek Salad Duffy Stewart 2 tomatoes, diced 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, seeded and diced 1 onion, peeled and cut into strips or chopped 1 Tbsp. each: lemon juice, vinegar and oregano 2 Tbsp. parsley 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper

½ cup olive oil 4 oz. pkg. feta cheese, optional Combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper and onion in bowl.

Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper until salt dissolves.

Whisk in oil, one Tbsp. at a time. Pour over vegetables. Stir to coat.

Add feta cheese if desired.

Cover and chill several hours.

Mary’s Best Pasta Salad 1 box thin spaghetti 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 can black olives, drained 1 small jar pimento, chopped ½ cup olive oil 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise 3 Tbsp. McCormicks’ steak seasonings 3 Tbsp. lemon juice Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Basil Salad Page Adams 5 ears uncooked corn, cut off the cob 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup chopped basil Salt and pepper to taste Dressing

Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad Laurie Gilbert 2 whole chicken breasts, cooked and chopped well 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 8 oz. linguine 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp. dill weed (I add more) 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green or yellow pepper

1 small box frozen green peas, thawed Black pepper 1 or 2 slices ham, ¼-inch thick, cubed Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water for 7 minutes. Drain.

Stir remaining ingredients together in a bowl; toss with spaghetti. This must be made several hours ahead or overnight.

Serves 10.

1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Toss first three ingredients in a bowl with salt and pepper; mix the oil and lemon juice together and pour over corn mixture, stirring well.

Cover and chill for an hour.

3 Tbsp. chopped green onion 2 Tbsp. chopped pimento 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 - 1 tsp. Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoning 1 Tbsp. good olive oil 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice Day before: Sprinkle cooked chopped chicken with vinegar

chips Additional fresh cilantro leaves For dressing, combine first 5 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.

While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a 4 qt. glass salad bowl, layer the remaining ingredients in the order listed. Serve with the dressing. Yield: 8 servings.

Note: This salad can also be made with steak strips or even leftover pork chops substituted for the chicken. The recipe called for ready-to-use southwestern chicken tenders, but Linda substituted chicken tenders, dredging them in Mesquite grill mates seasoning, and cooking them on a small grill. This needs to be the first thing prepared if ready-to-use strips are not going to be used.

Salad with Caramelized Vidalia Onions 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 large Vidalia onions, sliced 1 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt Dash of black pepper 5 cups romaine, chopped 5 cups mixed field greens Juice of 1 lemon 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 4 to 6 oz. goat cheese In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add onions, sugar, salt and pep-

per. Allow onions to caramelize, stirring occasionally until a deep golden color.

Combine romaine and field greens.

Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar; toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper. Top with goat cheese.

When onions are golden brown, pour over salad. Mix and cover for 10 minutes until greens wilt and cheese melts. Add more oil and vinegar if needed. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Grape and Toasted Almond Chicken Salad 3 cooked and chopped chicken breasts 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 scallion, minced ½ to ¾ cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup sliced red or green grapes ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted Lettuce Combine chicken, celery, scallion and mayonnaise in a bowl and mix well. Salt and pepper to taste. Fold in grapes and almonds.

Serve on lettuce.

Makes 6 servings.

Green Salad with Strawberries and Toasted Pecans Katherine Greene Vinaigrette: 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp. sherry or white wine vinegar 6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, peeled and diced 1 clove garlic, minced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Whisk together mustard and vinegar. Add olive oil in a fine stream,

whisking constantly.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Salad: Mixed greens Toasted pecans or almonds Crumbled blue cheese or feta Sliced strawberries or red grapes Bacon, fried crisp and crumbled Place greens in a large bowl. Top with toasted nuts, cheese, fruit and bacon. Serve with vinaigrette.

and some salt. Refrigerate.

Next day: Cook pasta and toss with olive oil. Set aside. Mix all other ingredients.

Toss everything and refrigerate for several hours. Yield: 8-10 Servings *Adjust seasonings adding more if needed: Tony Chachere’s, salt, pepper, dill weed, etc. I always prefer more of all the seasonings.

Grilled Chicken Salad 4 chicken breasts, grilled and cubed 4 oz. Swiss cheese, cubed 2 to 3 green onions, chopped ½ red pepper, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise or more 2 tsp. Dijon mustard or to taste Combine ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Serves 4.

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Community Calendar: Events around town

Ongoing: • Village Friends/Village Values is a nonprofit organization that supports seniors who prefer to stay in their own homes as they grow older. For info or to schedule a presentation to your group, call 334-209-4641. For the website, Google “village friends village values.”

• The Martha Wayles Jefferson DAR chapter is appealing for sweaters, jackets, trousers, shirts and socks, women’s clothing, soft soap in individual containers, shaving supplies, disposable razors, denture cleanser, toothpaste and toothbrushes, DVDs, games, books and magazines to take to veterans at the CAVHCS in Tuskegee.

The Martha Wayles Jefferson DAR Chapter regularly visits veterans living in assisted living, the homeless domiciliary and psych (trauma) ward in Tuskegee. Donations are tax deductible and will be much appreciated. Pick up is provided. Please call Linda Shabo at 887-6659 or at 256-307-1449.

Mondays: • “Gimme A Break” Support Group for parents whose children have autism will be held from 9-11 a.m. at the EAMC Health Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika. This is a monthly event on the first Monday of each month for parents to connect with each other.

• The John Powell American Legion Post 18 and Auxiliary meets the third Monday at 7 p.m. at 910 West Point Parkway in Opelika.

• The Opelika Community Band practices from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Auburn High School band room.

Everyone is welcome, amateurs and professionals alike.

• Smiths Station Military Chapter of Military Officers Association of

America (MOAA) meets weekly at Mike & Ed’s at 5 p.m. For more information, call 297-5581 or visit www.nonukesforiran.org.

• The Lee County Voters League meets the first Monday of every month at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1335 Auburn St. in Opelika.

• The Touched by Suicide Support Group meets the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the East Alabama Medical Center Health Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway. For more information, contact Deborah Owen, EAMC’s director of Psychiatric Services at 334-528-4197 or deborahowen@eamc.org.

• The fourth Monday of each month a Community Grief Support Group meets from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the EAMC Health Resource Center. No reservations are necessary; everyone is welcome. For more information call 826-1899 or 502-0216.

• T.O.P.S (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), a weight loss support group, meets every Monday night from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center, 213 Carver Ave., Opelika. For more info contact Mary Johnson, 749-1584.

• The Lee County Commission meets the second and last Mondays of each month at the courthouse beginning at 5 p.m.

• The Commercial Horticulture Extension Team organizes webinars to provide quick updates for producers on various topics of interest. Whether you are interested in the proper way to plant fruit trees or have questions in turf management, these webinars cover a wide range of subjects. Webinars are streamed live via Panopto on the last Monday of every month starting in January and ending in November.

During the presentation, participants can send questions via email. The webinars also are recorded and stored in the archive on the Beginning Farmer website. Webinar topics include: trap cropping for reducing squash insect pests, cowpea curculio updates, nutsedge control, introduction to potting mixes in ornamental container production, dealing with drought in commercial horticulture crops, and many more.

To view the full schedule, please visit www.aces. edu/anr/beginningfarms/ webinars.php. Please send questions during the presentations to Ann Chambliss, thameae@auburn. edu. For questions regarding the webinar series or for providing suggestions, please email Dr. Ayanava Majumdar at bugdoctor@ auburn.edu.

Tuesdays: • Ballroom Dance Classes at the Opelika Sportsplex from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday. Instructor is Cody Wayne Foote. For more info call Diane at 749-6320.

• A monthly educational program on topics for autism parents, caregivers and teachers will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Trinity United Methodist Church, 800 2nd Ave., Opelika from 6-7:30 p.m.

Childcare is provided, but reservations need to be made by contacting Maria Gutierrez at mariag@ leecountyautism.com to make sure there are enough volunteers.

• The East Alabama Old Car Club meets every first Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Monarch Estates Clubhouse, located at 1550 East University Drive, Auburn. A program of interest to the old car enthusiast is presented. Car ownership is not required.

• The Opelika City Council meets the first and third Tuesdays of

each month at 7 p.m.

Meetings are preceded by non-voting work sessions that typically begin about 6:30-6:45 p.m.

• Every second Tuesday, a country, gospel and bluegrass music jam session is held at Pierce Chapel United Methodist Church in Beauregard.

The event is free and open to the public. Those who play an instrument should bring it and plan to join in. The jam session is held from 6–8 p.m. 8685 AL Highway 51.

• A Grief Support Group meets at Oak Bowery United Methodist Church Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for anyone dealing with the pain of loss and feeling the need for support on their journey as they attempt to bring order and wholeness back into their life. Attendance and participation is strictly voluntary for any and all sessions. There are no fees or charges involved. The church is located on U.S. Highway 431 – eight miles north from Southern Union State Community College and Opelika High School.

For more information contact Bill Parker at 4590214 or 706-518-9122.

• The Auburn Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Auburn University Regional Airport. The Civil Air Patrol is a non-profit organization that is Congressionally chartered to be the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force and focuses on three missions: aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services.

For more information visit www.auburncap.org or find the organization on Facebook.

Wednesdays: • The second Wednesday of each month a Community Grief Support Group meets from 10-11 a.m. at the EAMC Health Resource Center. No reservations are necessary.

For more info call 8261899 or 502-0216.

• The John Powell American Legion Post 18 and Auxiliary hosts Bingo every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.

• Every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday at the Bottling Plant Event Center from 5 - 8 p.m.

Thursdays: • The Teal Magnolias Gynecological Cancer Support Group meets the second Thursday of every third month at 6 p.m. at EAMC Health Resource Center, 2027 Pepperell Parkway. For more information on the Teal Magnolias, email tealmagnoliasAL@yahoo.com or find them on Facebook.

• TNT – Teens N Transition is a monthly program for teens and young adults ages 14 and up. The group uses this time to learn social skills as well as connect with others on the autism spectrum. They have enjoyed cooking, bowling, laser tag, movies and game nights. This event is held the third Thursday of each month.

Visit leecountyautism.

com for more information.

• Opelika-Auburn Newcomers’ Club provides a variety of programs for the betterment of the Auburn/Opelika community to assist women transitioning into the area or to help women adjust to recent lifestyle changes.

The club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at various local restaurants. Please call or email Cheri Paradice at 334-737-5215 or cheri. paradice@gmail.com for more information or luncheon location of the month.

• The Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group meets at the Health Resource Center at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.

• T.O.U.C.H. Cancer Support Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at EAMC’s Health Resource Center. This is a support group for people living with any type of cancer or their families and friends.

Call 334-528-1076 for more information.

• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 152 meets the first Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. at Niffer’s Place, 917 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika.

• Auburn/Opelika MOPS & MOMS next Summer Play Dates • August 30: Meet us at George’s Farmers Market for a fun day on the farm.

• The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art in Smiths Station is now offering summer studio art classes. The weekly classes are open to all skill levels, and cost of registration covers the cost of art supplies. For more information, call 334-480-2008.

• The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art holds evening and after-school studio art classes yearround. Open to all skill levels, art supplies are included with the cost of registration. Call 334-4802008.

Early enrollment for after-school art classes taught by Michele and Sarah West of the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art are now open for the 2018-19 school year. The course is available and open to all skill levels, and art supplies are provided. For more information, call 334-480-2008.

• Aug. 2 - 4 The Opelika Theatre Company’s will be presenting “Hairy Tale Rock,” a children’s musical. There will be a sensory-friendly show on Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. This show will be free to families with special needs children and adults but attendees should reserve their seats by emailing office@opelikatheatrecompany.com. Other show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance from squareup.com/store/ OpelikaTheatreCo or at the door.

• Aug. 6 - 7 Auburn Area Community Theater (AACT) announces auditions for “To Kill a

Mocking Bird” will be held Aug. 6-7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center in Auburn. Please plan to audition on either day,arriving at 6 p.m. and staying until 8 p.m.

Call back auditions, by invitation, will be Aug. 9 from 6-9 p.m.

•Aug. 6 - League member Lindburg Jackson will speak on the Auburn Mayoral race until he must return to the campaign trail. The remainder of the meeting will address write-in voting on Nov. 6th now that party candidates are known for the general election ballot.

Write-in votes exceeded the margin of victory in the Jones v. Moore race which required they be reported to the public.

Sect. Merrill issued a press release in response to many voter questions on participating in our last Statewide/general election December 2017 as a write-in for our US Senate race. Some members are interested in this sort of participation again - especially in races where they do not want to vote for either party candidate or the race is unopposed.

League meetings are traditionally set for the first Monday of each month at Bethesda Baptist Church, 201 South 4th St. • Aug. 17-19, 23-26 ACCT’s production of “Silent Sky” at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center in Auburn.

Visit www.AuburnACT. org or cal 334-332-0881 for more information.

• Aug. 19 - “Economic Opportunities in a Changing Climate,” will be presented Aug. 19 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in room 109 of the CASIC Building, 559 Devall Dr. in Auburn. The forum will be free, factual, nonpolitical and nonpartisan. All voters, candidates and office holders at all levels are invited. A parking permit is not required.

Four members of the faculty of Auburn University will provide presentations and will answer questions. The event will be moderated by Mike Kensler, Director, Office of Sustainability at AU. The presentations and allvolunteer faculty are: - “Four Simple Questions to Understand What’s Happening in the Atmosphere”, by Dr. Martin Medina-Elizalde, Associate Professor, Geosciences - “Climate Impacts of Our Urbanizing Community and What We Can Do About It”, Dr. Chandana Mitra, Associate Professor, Geosciences - “Local Farmers Benefit by Understanding Climate Science”, Dr. Brenda Ortiz, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist (Precision Ag), Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences - “Renewable Energy in Alabama: Resources and Opportunities”, Dr. Sushil Bhavnani, Professor, Mechanical Engineering Email editor@opelikaobserver.com to place your community events.

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pelika Observer O Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer O Town Ice Cream hosted its third annual “Summer Bike Parade” last Thursday in downtown Opelika. Open to area families and children, participants were encouraged to decorate their bikes and strollers with patriotic colors and accessories and ride around Courthouse Square.

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$46,000 with pledges still being received at press time.

During the event, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller presented Daniel Hatcher with the Affiliate Leader Photo by Robert Noles/OpelikObserver

of the Year Award and Joe Crespo was named Volunteer of the Year. Fuller expressed his appreciation for the volunteers and for what they do. “I’m sure our community would be in a pretty rough state if we didn’t have volunteers. You make a difference in the lives of our community,” Fuller said.

In 2015, Grantham’s organization set a goal of 20 homes by 2020. He said that because of events like this, they are nearly halfway toward reaching their goal. “This represents about a $700,000 investments in the community,” Grantham said. “We have just about 2 1/2 years to accomplish our goal,” Grantham said. “What you do tonight, and what you do on a regular basis helps us accomplish these goals.”

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Lee County schools resume next week; watch out for buses, children

By Savannah Vicker For the Opelika Observer As summer comes to an end and children everywhere return to the classroom, it is important for drivers to be aware of school buses on the way to their destinations.

Following are excerpts from Alabama Code Title 32, which provides safety precautions and conduct for drivers near school buses: • The driver of a vehicle meets from either direction any school bus which has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any school children on a

highway, roadway, school property, or private road shall not proceed until the school bus resumes motion or is signaled by the bus driver to proceed or the visual signals are no longer actuated.

• The driver of a vehicle upon a divided highway having four or more lanes which permits at least two lanes of traffic to travel in opposite directions does not stop the vehicle upon meeting a bus which is stopped in the opposing roadway.

• If the driver of any vehicle is witnessed by a peace officer or the driver of the school bus to have

violated this section and the identity of the vehicle is no other-

wise apparent, it shall be an interference that the person in whose

name such vehicle is registered committed the violation.

For more information, visit codes.findlaw.com/al/title.

Opelika’s Erik Speakman gears OMS wraps up cheer his program for big 2018 season camp; squad prepares

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Heading into the 2018 football season, excitement abounds for Opelika High School’s Erik Speakman as he prepares for his first season at the helm of the Bulldogs’ program.

Speakman, who has been a member of the Opelika coaching staff since 2000, was hired Feb. 21 to replace Caleb Ross, who departed after one season with the Bulldogs to return to his alma mater, Prattville.

“This job is a lot of fun. Being a head coach is something

that I’ve always wanted to do,” Speakman said. “It’s a lot of fun, but I tell people, ‘hey, it’s better than going to work.”

Following is unitby-unit breakdown of the Bulldogs, with key departures and newcomers to watch as the season approaches.

Offense Per Speakman’s defensive background, expect the Bulldogs to rely heavily on the legs of their four running backs: senior Brantan Barnett, Kani Kellum, Naetavious Evans and Eric Watts.

However, the

strong-armed Cade Blackmon, son of former Opelika coach Brian Blackmon, will be able to put pressure on opposing secondaries this fall, according to Speakman.

“With Cade, you got a coach’s kid playing quarterback, someone who loves the game and is very good. I feel like he’s going to put up really big numbers because of our strong running game,” Speakman said.

“It’s hard to defend sideline-to-sideline.

What Cade gives us and presents to other defenses is a strong arm that can throw it across the field.”

The receivers are young, but upperclassmen like Jaquel Burdette, Jaylin Cummins and Jamius Mitchell will provide experience, height and speed to the position.

On the offensive line, monster guard DeAndre Butler is gone, but the Bulldogs will return plenty of bulk and muscle with tackles Kameron Hughley and Blake Landers, as well as guards James Dawson and Caleb Eason.

Defense Several key contributors depart from one of last season’s See Football, page B4

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Back to school

If you could have one wish for the school year, what would it be?

Aaedynne - 7 years old, 2nd grade: “To meet a nice friend.”

Brodie - 10 years old, 5th grade: “This school year I wish for my teacher to be kind like last year. I also really wish for no homework.”

Wyatt - 7 years old, 2nd grade “I would like to learn more about animals or have Batman books in my classroom.”

Emmalyn - 6 years old, 1st grade: “My wish would be to do better at reading.”

Kentrell - 9 years old, 3rd grade: “I would like a nice teacher and to make new friends at my new school.”

Kaylea - 5 years old, kindergarten: “To not have to take a nap.”

Trey - 13 years old, 8th grade: “This school year I wish to make good grades and to be on the baseball team. I hope to make good choices and to make my family proud.”

Gabbi - 6 years old, kindergarten: “I wish to make a lot of nice friends.”

Elijah - 9 years old, 4th grade: “I wish for all of my old friends to be in my class this year.”

Local schools prepare for 2018 - 2019 school year; post school calendars

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor School is just around the corner for Lee County children.

According to the Lee County Schools website, all county schools will begin the fall semester Aug. 8, next Wednesday.

Following is an official calendar for the 2018-19 school year for Lee County

Schools: Aug. 8 - First day of school for students Sep. 3 - Labor Day Holiday Oct. 8-9 - Fall Break Nov. 12 - Veterans Day Holiday Nov. 21- 23 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 20 - Teacher Planning Dec. 21 - Jan. 3 Winter Break Jan. 4 - Professional Development Day

Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 18 - Professional Development Day March 25-29 Spring Break April 19 - Student/ Teacher Holiday/Inclement Weather May 23 - Last day of school for students May 24 - Teacher Planning May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday.

For more informa-

tion, visit www.lee. k12.al.us.

Opelika City Schools The first day of school for Opelika City Schools is Monday, Aug. 6.

Following is the school calender for Opelika: Aug. 6 - First day for students Sep. 3 - Labor Day Holiday Oct. 15-16 - Fall

Break Oct. 17 - Work/Prof essional Day Nov. 12 - Veterans Day Holiday Nov. 19-23 Thanksgiving Break Dec. 20 - Students attend a half day Dec. 21 – Jan. 3 Christmas Break Jan. 4 - Work/Professional Day Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 18 - President’s

Day Mar. 18-22 - Spring Break Apr. 5 - Work/Professional Day May 23 - Students attend half day May 24 - Work/Professional Day May 24 - Graduation Inclement Weather Days - Feb. 18, 2019 April 5, 2019 For more information, visit www.opelikaschools.org

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By D. Mark Mitchell For the Opelika Observer A total of 15 local high school football coaches gathered at the Southern Room on Southern Union State Community College’s Opelika campus last week for the first annual “Kicker High School Media Days presented by the Orthopaedic Clinic.”

The two-day event allowed local AISA and AHSAA high school coaches a chance to showcase their team and players.

The Orthopaedic Clinic partnered with 97.7 Kicker FM to help facilitate the event.

Several media outlets including WTVM, WRBL, WXTX, WLTZ, WSFA, Opelika-Auburn News and the Opelika Observer provided news coverage.

Former AHSAA Executive Director Dan Washburn started the event by speaking about his 17- year tenure as AHSAA head.

Under Washburn’s leadership, the Super 6 and Final 4 for football and basketball were formed, which later turned into all sports playing at a neutral venue in pursuance of a

state championship.

Chambers Academy Coach Jason Allen followed Washburn as the first coach to speak. In his second stint as the Rebel’s head coach, he has guided Chambers to 45 victories in five seasons, won two region titles and finished second in the state the last two seasons.

Robert Maddox, entering his 14th season as Lee-Scott Academy, previously coached places including Troy State, Gardner Webb, Valley and Auburn High School. The Warriors have no seniors and only one junior on their roster. This will be an inexperienced team that will improve each week.

Beulah’s Cody Flournoy, entering his second season at the helm of the Bobcat program, brought his normal energy and smile to the podium. Nicknamed “Coach Flo” by his players, has a unique style of coaching and laid-back approach.

The Bobcats won three games in his first season. Look for the Bobcats to claw their way into the playoffs.

Beauregard’s Rob Carter, who has compiled a 41-7 record in five years, including the school’s first state

championship in 2016, talked about the Hornets in 2018.

BHS lost several players from last year’s 10-2 team, including star running back and Mississippi State commit La’damian Webb.

But, expect the Hornets to keep swarming teams and gathering wins.

Mike Glisson stepped to the podium in his first season as Smiths Station football coach.

Glisson served as both the offensive and defensive coordinator under Tim Carter at Auburn High School and served as the defensive coordinator under Carter at Beauregard prior to being named the Panther’s head coach.

Glisson will get the job done but will need five to eight years to help cultivate and maintain a competitive program.

Lanett’s Clifford Story, starts his 10th season as the Panthers head coach. Last season, he led his team to a 15-0 record and won the 2A State Championship at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Panthers are 26-3 in the last two seasons.

Look for them to repeat after dropping to 1A classification this

year.

Auburn’s Adam Winegarden, starting his fourth season with the Tigers, will have several new faces on the field to go along with eight returning starters.

Auburn finished with a 10-2 overall record, including a win over rival Opelika and 7A quarterfinal appearance.

The last coach of day one was Jason Gibson of Glenwood. He will start his third season with the Gators, after leading them to backto-back playoff appearances in his tenure.

Gibson is also the head coach of the Columbus Lions program.

The second day of the event started with current AHSAA executive Director Steve Savarese, who spoke about the coming season.

Savarese talked about the new replay system in place that member schools are allowed to use if they purchase the equipment. Costing $3,000 initially and $1,000 each year after, 35 schools have already purchased the program.

The AHSAA is also in its first year of the new competitive balance factor. Private schools that are a member of the AHSAA must advance up a classification after winning

a state championship.

The sport that wins the championship will be the only team to go up a classification.

Savarese serves on the NFHS Board of Directors.

Dadeville’s Richard White was the first coach to speak on the second Media Day. Entering his 19th season, White’s teams have made the playoffs 14 times, winning 150 games.

White, widely respected by his peers, spoke of the consistency needed to maintain a successful program.

Springwood hired John Gartman a week prior to this event.

He brings 14 years of AISA experience to the table, including 12 at Pickens Academy where he won a state championship.

Lafayette Coach James Lucas, entering his fifth season as the Bulldogs head man, has guided the Bulldogs to a 23-7 mark the last three seasons.

Notasulga’s Anthony Jones starts his fourth season as head coach.

An NHS alum, Jones is trying to keep his hometown school playing good football, including a 12-5 mark in region play the last three seasons.

Central High School’s Jamey Dubose stepped to the podium to talk about the Red Devils in 2018. In Dubose’s four seasons, he has coached the Red Devils to a 40-9 overall record while only playing nine regular season games.

Look for the Red Devils to make a fourth straight semifinal appearance.

Valley’s Buster Daniel, in his second season, stepped to the podium to talk about Ram football.

A VHS alum, Daniel said he is hoping for improvement in year two.

The longtime Opelika high assistant believes his team is close. With proper school and community support, Daniel is capable of helping Valley become a winning program.

Capping off 2018 East Alabama Media Day was Opelika’s first-year head coach Erik Speakman.

The Bulldogs will have their third coach in three seasons, after Caleb Ross left in February to take the head job at 7A Prattville.

One day after Ross resigned, Speakman, longtime defensive coordinator for Opelika, See Media, page B11

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top defenses in the state.

Six-foot, 1-inch noseguard Travis Hambrick will anchor the interior of Bulldog’s defensive line, but with Speakman’s aggressive rotation strategy, several other players including Wanya Boler, Contavious Gullatte, Cameron Reese, Parker Rogers and Cameron Torbert will be counted on to plug gaps and provide a consistent pass rush.

The secondary loses quality corners Justin Lewis and Jamias Presley, but Speakman said he believes last year’s linebacker corps will step up while the back four grow and develop.

“Our linebackers last year were our young kids, so they will be the leaders this year.

Jaquan Foote, Tekael Demunn will be seniors

that should lead us,” Speakman said. “Corban Nunn, though, will be moved from linebacker to defensive line, because we want the best 11 (players) to be on the field at all times.”

Special teams Punting and kicking duties are still mostly undecided for Opelika this year. Speakman said Marshall Meyers is slated for kickoff duties after a solid spring game and consistent performance during summer practices.

All other units, including kick/punt return, field goal, kickoff coverage/return and punt coverage/return, will be determined in the early weeks of fall practice, according to Speakman.

Schedule Opelika’s schedule consists of nine games this season. Because of undisclosed reasons, Greenville dropped out of its Sept. 28 against the Bulldogs, leaving

them one game short of the regular 10 most AHSAA teams schedule.

With a combined 77-32 overall record and eight out of the nine teams they face being playoff teams from last season, Speakman said the mid-season bye week will be key, coming between a home tilt against Central of Phenix City and road trip to Benjamin Russell.

“It’ll (the Sept. 28 bye) be good chance to give our guys a muchneeded rest and get their feet up under their legs. That will be big for us, given the first few games we’ll have to start the year,” Speakman said.

The Bulldogs will play four home games and five games on the road. Below is their full schedule.

Aug. 24 - @ Callaway Aug. 31- @ Auburn Sept. 7- v. Selma Sept. 14 - @ Wetumpka

Sept. 21 - v. Central Oct. 5 - @ Benjamin Russell Oct. 12- @ Calera Oct. 19 - v. Stanhope Elmore Oct. 26 - v. Vigor.

Working alongside stellar coaches like UMS-Wright’s Terry Curtis, and Opelika’s Spence McCracken, Blackmon and Ross, Speakman said he believes he will be able to take what he has learned and employ that to continue Opelika’s gridiron dominance.

“The biggest thing I want my kids to do is give it their all every play. Our kids always do that, and I think that’s the one thing you can ask anyone who’s watched us play the last 10-15 years, and their takeaway would be, ‘wow, those kids play hard,’” Speakman said.

For more information or to Opelika football updates, visit www. opelikaathletics.com.

OCS Board of Education gives updates on summer feeding program; served 400 on a daily average

By Anna Riley For the Opelika Observer The Opelika City School Board of Education provided an update on the summer feeding school program during its monthly meeting last Tuesday.

Nancy Olaveson, child nutrition director and head of the summer feeding program, provided an overview of the success of the program. Provided at Carver Primary School, Jeter Primary School and OHS, they were able to feed 11,932 kids this year, which is 350 more than last year.

They served 400 children on a daily average and have plans to do the same program again next summer.

It was also stated that there are 56 new hires in the school system that are preparing for orientation this coming week. In other business, the board: • approved considerations of personnel recommendations • approved membership renewal for school superintendents of Alabama (SSA) • approved the revised 2018-2019 student code of conduct for Opelika city schools.

Lee County 4-H Thompson girls excel in summer competitions

Special to the Opelika Observer Pictured left to right: AJCA Round Up Montgomery: Golden Pitchfork – Herdsman Winners: Jewel Thompson - Photography- 5th, Poster- 3rd, Essay 2nd, Ad design 5th, Speech 4th, Sales Talk 3rd, Overall Reserve Intermediate Supreme Competitor, Champion Shorthorn Steer, Champion Performance Documented Heifer, Reserve Champion AOB Heifer; Victoria Thompson - Essay 4th, Record book 1st, Speech 2nd, Sales talk 2nd, Judging 4th, Champion Intermediate Showman, Champion Intermediate Supreme Competitor, Reserve Champion Performance Documented Heifer.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAYLYNNE VIRGINIA COX ROGERS, DECEASED. TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Bertha Webb,

as Executrix of the Estate of Daylynne Virginia Cox Rogers, deceased, on the 9th day of July, 2018, by the Honorable Bill English.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same be barred.

Bertha Webb, Executrix Of the Estate of Daylynne Virginia Cox Rogers, Deceased Legal Run 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1/2018

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIAN RANDALL JACKSON, DECEASED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Letters Testamentary on the estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 9 th day of July, 2018, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

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HENRY CARSON JACKSON, JR. Personal Representative Robert H. Pettey Samford & Denson, LLP P.O. Box 2345 Opelika, AL 36803-2345 (334) 745-3504 Legal Run 7/18, 7/25 & 8/1/2018

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE COURT, LEE COUNTY, CASE NO.: 2018B-51 ESTATE OF MILTON M. HAMM, SR., Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take Notice that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of the Estate of MILTON M. HAMM, SR., deceased having been granted to Katrina H. Flournoy, on the 9th day of July, 2018, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Katrina H. Flournoy Legal Run 7/25, 8/1 & 8/8/18 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD

SHAW, deceased IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NUMBER: 2018-B-091 LETTERS TESTAMENTARY The Will of JAMES EDWARD SHAW, deceased, having been duly admitted to probate and record in said County, Letters Testamentary are hereby granted to Charles Shaw, who has duly qualified as Executor, named in said Will, and who has complied with the requisites of the law, and is authorized to take upon herself the execution of said Will.

Witness my hand, and seal this the 17th day of July, 2018 /s/ Bill English, Probate Judge STATE OF ALABAMA, LEE COUNTY I, Bill English, Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true, correct and complete copy of the Letters Testamentary issued to Charles Shaw, as Executor of the Estate of JAMES EDWARD SHAW, deceased, as the same appears of record in my office and remains in full force and effect.

This the 17th day of July, 2018.

BILL ENGLISH, PROBATE JUDGE Legal Run 8/1/18, 8/8/18 & 8/15/18

STATE OF ALABAMA LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE #2017-B-233 ESTATE OF MICHAEL T. FRANDSEN, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING ON REPORT OF INSOLVENCY The Honorable Bill English, Judge of Probate of the Probate Court of Lee County has set September 5, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. as the proper time for a hearing on the correctness of the Report of Insolvency of the Estate of Michael T. Frandsen, deceased, filed by Angela Jana Rainey, Personal Representative of the Estate of Michael T. Frandsen, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate or who otherwise have an internet in the estate, and wish to make an issue as to the correctness of the Report of Insolvency should do so in writing to the Probate Court at or prior to such hearing or the same will be barred.

Jeffery A. Hilyer, Attorney for the Estate Legal Run 8/1/18, 8/8/18 & 8/15/18

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nerstone Foundation.

“This event went from me trying to give back to Cornerstone and trying to promote health to now where I’m partnering with local/state organizations and people to make a bigger impact on health and wellness in our area,” Marcus said.

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(Thank, God.) I am well aware of the

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Representatives from EAMC and other local medical organizations will be present at the expo from 7-11 a.m, which is free and open to the public. They will offer a wide scope of services, including health screenings, massages, meal planning tips and more.

The run/walk, which begins at 8 a.m., has a path that takes participants through the streets of historic

downtown Opelika, beginning and ending in front of the Lee County Courthouse.

Following is a list of sponsors for this year’s event: Big Dawg Partner - Laxson Financial Group, LLC Community Partners - The Cornerstone Foundation of East Alabama Medical Center and EAMC Water Stop Partner Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Health and Wellness Partners - Complete Care Chiropractic Unity Wellness Center RehabWorks Anytime Fitness Race Partners Panera Bread (will provide breakfast for run/walk participants morning of race) Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau Sam’s Club Strava.

Marcus said that those who register

in advance of the race are guaranteed a “SWAG Bag,” which contains a water bottle, coupons to local business, informational pamphlets and more.

Advance registration forms can be filled out by visiting www. runsignup.com/Race/ AL/Opelika/IRunOpelika. The cost of the 1-mile run/Walk is $20 and the 5K Run/ Walk is $25 until Saturday, when the cost

increases to $35.

Day-of registration lasts from 6:45 - 7:15 a.m.

Proceeds from the event will be shared between the Cornerstone Foundation and YES, I Run Opelika, Marcus’s nonprofit dedicated to cultivating the youth of today and preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow.

For additional information, visit www. irunopelika.com.

dangers that come with encountering a venomous snake, especially a copperhead. I also understand that I am taking a risk every time I journey through the creek wearing my sandals, drinking my coffee, and laughing at my play-

ful pup.

I am always on the lookout. I examine the bank and the rocks. I throw sticks and pebbles in the bushes and into the water to see what swims or slithers away.

I look down. I even look up, one can never be too

careful about those flying snakes.

The beauty outweighs the fear. I never let my fear of venomous snakes ruin my joy of that beautiful creek and its crisp, cool waters. We live in a world that offers us such beauty. All we have to

do is allow ourselves to take it in and enjoy it.

I know that many of us are all too aware of the dangers of this sometimes cruel world, but never let that stop you from playing in your creek.

Lucy Fuller is a lover

of nature, animals, gardening, and old houses.

She is a full-time mother and wife. She currently resides in Opelika with her husband, two daughters, 3 dogs, and cat. She may be reached at fullalove2017@gmail. com.

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The Bulldogs finished with a 9-4 record in the 6A state quarterfinals with a close loss to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa last season. In 2016, Opelika played for the 6A State Champion-

ship at Jordan Hare Stadium.

Speakman inherits a winning program with 34 seniors on the team.

Opelika opens the season at Callaway High School in Georgia.

AISA teams started practice last week. AHSAA teams will start practice next Monday.

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Opelika, L ee County & A labama Politics Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Richard LaGrand reflects on hard-fought LCC race

Inside the Statehouse

By Steve Flowers

Currently, congressmen/women win reelection at a 98 percent rate. The communist politburo does not have that high of a reelection percentage. Maybe we have more in common with the Russians than Washington CNN reporters think.

It is hard to get beat as an incumbent congressman. Martha Roby tried but even though she was the most vulnerable Republican incumbent congressperson in the country, she shellacked a former Montgomery mayor, one term congressman, and doggone good country oneon-one politician Bobby Bright. She beat him like a rented mule, 68-32.

Two years ago, she blatantly said she was not going to vote for the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, for President. Trump and the Republican Party are very popular in the 2nd Congressional District. It is one of the most conservative and GOP based districts in the na-

tion. Currently, Trump’s approval rating among GOP voters in the second district is 90 percent.

Well, young Roby became an instant pariah in her district.

She would have lost overwhelmingly had the 2016 GOP primary not just been over. There was an unprecedented, record breaking, number of write in votes against her in the November 2016 general election.

It was assumed that whoever ran against her in this year’s GOP primary would beat her. She was scorned and mocked in her district and even uninvited to GOP events.

Indeed, four viable men ran against her in the GOP primary.

She outspent them 4-to-1 and still only got 39 percent to Bright’s 27 percent.

She pulled it out in the runoff for two reasons. Donald Trump endorsed her, which was manna from heaven. Trump is very popular in southeast Alabama and the reason she was in the doghouse

anyway was because she said she was not going to vote for Trump. If Trump forgave her, then folks in Andalusia figured they would too.

However, the big reason she won was because of the incumbency rule mentioned earlier.

Washington special interest money stays with incumbents. The Washington money stuck with her like glue.

She outspent Bright 9-to-1. It is impossible to overcome that kind of financial advantage.

She learned her lesson. Bet you won’t see her involved in somebody else’s race again.

It was an arrogant and unnecessary faux pas. First of all, nobody cares who a three term, backbench congressperson is going to vote for as president.

Folks in a Republican district assume that you are going to vote for a fellow Republican.

The agriculture race ended about

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Nearly a week after winning one of the area’s most heated political races, Opelika radio personality Richard LaGrand said he is still stunned by his runoff victory over Auburn’s Bishop A.L. Dowdell Sr. for the Lee County Commission’s 5th District seat.

“I’m truly humbled by it. This (election) has been a journey, and it’s been a trip,” LaGrand

said.

LaGrand edged out three other candidates for the position, including Elizabeth Burton, Kami Hendrix Billingslea and Dowdell, whom he defeated by a 30 percentage point margin in last Tuesday’s runoff election.

Following is a brief background on LaGrand and details of his first successful splash into politics.

Background Originally from

Chicago, LaGrand and his family relocated to Alabama when he was 15 years old.

He made a name for himself on the gridiron and court at Beauregard High School, receiving All-State honorable mention and permanent team captain status on the football team.

LaGrand got his start in radio at WBIL Studios in Tuskegee while working for Eagle Budweiser, See LaGrand, page B11

Brian McGee readies for District 38 race v. Wood Special to the Opelika Observer

My name is Brian McGee and I love Alabama. We have the greatest people, a wealth of natural and personal resources, and a can-do attitude second to none.

So why are we near the bottom in almost every major quality of life indicator, such as education, health care, access to good jobs?

It’s not Alabama; instead, it’s the result of the policies and laws in Montgomery.

In eight years of Republi-

can rule, we’ve been stuck at the bottom, with a dose of political scandals thrown in for good measure. If we keep electing the same people who vote the same

way, pushing the same ideas, we will stay on the bottom. If you are an Alabamian who does not like being on the bottom, you need to do something different. I’m running for the Alabama State House in order to give the residents of Chambers and Lee counties a real choice.

My motto is “Leave No One Behind.” I have never shirked from the hard tasks, and I will not do it now. I enlisted army See McGee, page B11

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Letter to In support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s the Editor: nomination to our U.S. Supreme Court President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court is great for America and the State of Alabama.

As Alabamians, our State Motto “We Dare Defend Our Rights” is fitting to also describe Judge Kavanaugh’s service, since 2006, as a Federal Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

As a jurist, Judge Kavanaugh has continuously rejected attempts by the federal government to overreach its authority and impose burdensome regulations into the lives of Americans.

To quote Judge Kavanaugh, “The judge’s job is to interpret the law, not to make the law or make policy. So read the words of the statute as written. Read the

text of the Constitution as written, mindful of history and tradition.

Don’t make up new constitutional rights that are not in the text of the Constitution.

Don’t shy away from enforcing constitutional rights that are in the text of the Constitution.”

Uniquely qualified as an outstanding undergraduate, law student, distinguished law clerk, and public

Rogers welcomes families to U.S. Capitol for “Mornings with Mike”

Photos special to the Opelika Observer Left to right: Barbara Turner, Jenna Ammons and Mike Turner, of Auburn, visited with Rep. Mike Rogers in his Washington office last week during a “Mornings with Mike” event before their tour of the U.S. Capitol.

Auburn residents Alicia and Aiden McCrary visited with Rep. Mike Rogers in his Washington office last week during a “Mornings with Mike” event before their tour of the U.S. Capitol.

servant, Judge Kavanaugh has served our nation in various capacities, most notably as Senior Associate White House Counsel and, later, as Staff Secretary to President George W. Bush.

As an everyday American, Judge Kavanaugh has always cared for and about his neighbors and family. Serving as a youth basketball coach, church volunteer, elemen-

tary school tutor, and devoted husband and father, Judge Kavanaugh takes the time to remember that Americans from all walks of life and their families are important in holding our communities together.

Supporting Judge Kavanaugh as our next Associate Supreme Court Justice will not only provide Liberty a strong defender of our beloved Constitution, but it

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as expected in the runoff. Rick Pate led Gerald Dial 40-to-30 in the first primary. Pate beat Dial 57-to-43 in the runoff.

Pate is a lifetime farmer and longtime Farmers Federation leader.

The Alfa endorsement was critical in this race. They loyally supported him. Pate won even in the metropolitan counties.

Alabamians inexplicably have a way of picking the farmer in this race.

The turnout in the GOP runoff was abysmal. It was around 12 percent statewide.

However, in counties where there were local races, it was between 25-35 percent. All politics is local.

Walker Country had 25 percent turnout because they had a tough sheriff race. Marion had three local runoff races and voted at 28 percent. Marshall County had two local can-

will also support all Alabamians in our pursuit to lead, build, and make lives free from government interference, as all of us, together, “Dare Defend Our Rights!”

Sincerely, John H. Merrill Secretary of State State of Alabama Post Office Box 2117 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403

didates running statewide, Will Ainsworth and Steve Marshall. They voted 19 percent.

In Alabama political history, Barbour County has been known as the Home of Governors, and indeed, six Alabama Governors have called Barbour County home. In the 80’s and 90’s.

Cullman County claimed two Governors, Guy Hunt and Jim Folsom, Jr. Of course, little Jim’s daddy, Big Jim, was governor in the 1940’s and 50’s.

That gave Cullman County three governors. Tuscaloosa has had three governors. They should rightfully claim Lurleen Wallace, who was born and raised in Northport.

Only a few years ago, Tuscaloosa had a unique advantage of claiming the Governor Robert Bentley and Alabama’s Senior Senator and most powerful politico, Richard Shelby, at the same time.

However, the results of the Republican Primary have propelled Marshall County into the

limelight.

Beginning with the next quadrennium, Marshall County will more than likely lay claim to both Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth and Attorney General Steve Marshall.

For generations the legendary Beat 14 in Elmore County was the Bellweather box in the state for predicting the governor’s race and mirroring the results statewide. In recent years their clairvoyance has diminished. There is a new rival to Beat 14 in Elmore County, Patsburg in Crenshaw County has been getting it right for a while now. In the July 17 runoff, Patsburg got every race correct. As Patsburg goes, so goes the state.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist.

His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached atwww.steveflowers.us.

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Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County - Potter-Daniel Unit held their closing ceremonies last week signifying the end of their 2018 summer program. This year, the theme was “A Place to Become�. Each week of summer camp focused on a particular theme and career. We had guest ranging from military personnel and first responders to AU Vet school professors and students to personal trainers from Planet Fitness, and more.

All were dedicated to giving the youth a firm knowledge on what a career in that particular field would be like. The end of the summer program showcased what each youth wanted to be when they grew up and what they needed to do to reach those goals. It was also a time to showcase artwork from each weeks theme, like clay reptiles during nature week and STEM activities such as volcanos. The summer program is an all-day, eight-week program for youth in Lee County.

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Senators Jones and Alexander introduce bipartisan legislation to delay auto tariffs The Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 mandates a study of the impact on the automotive industry before tariffs could be imposed Special to the Opelika Observer U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Lamar Alexander (RTenn.) today introduced the Automotive Jobs Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill to delay President Trump’s recently proposed 25-percent tariff on imported cars, trucks, and auto parts. At the President’s direction, the U.S. Commerce Department initiated a Section 232 investigation in May to determine whether imported automobiles, trucks, and parts are a threat to U.S. national security and to subsequently levy tariffs. The senators’ legislation requires the International Trade Commission

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splicing and putting together local radio spots for the company.

“After I’d been doing commercials for a little while, George Clay, the owner of WBIL, liked what he heard and soon I was doing a show – the Hometown Review,” LaGrand said.

After several years of hosting “The Hometown Review,” LaGrand accepted a full-time position with WZMG 910 AM in 1986, Lee County’s first AfricanAmerican radio station, deejaying R&B music before later switching to gospel.

Owned by now Ope-

(ITC) to conduct a comprehensive study of the well-being, health, and vitality of the United States automotive industry before tariffs could be applied.

“These tariffs are a tax on American consumers and they’re going to cost Alabama jobs,” said Senator Jones. “I share the President’s goal to reinvigorate manufacturing and secure trade deals that benefit our country, but not at the expense of one of Alabama’s biggest job creators.

This bipartisan legislation will hold the Administration accountable by ensuring it has all of the facts about the positive impact American automakers have

on their communities, regardless of where they’re headquartered. With that information in hand, the Administration could no longer make the ridiculous claim that this industry is somehow a national security threat.”

“This bill would delay the administration’s proposed 25 percent tariff on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States until the President has a second opinion from the International Trade Commission about the effect those tariffs would have on the more than 7 million jobs in the American automotive industry,” said Senator Alexander.

“About 136,000 of

those auto jobs are in Tennessee, one third of our state’s manufacturing jobs. The president has gotten the world’s attention with his tariffs, but what deserves more attention is his long term solution – zero tariffs, zero barriers, which is, as the president said at the G7 summit in June, ‘the way it should be.’ Taking steps in the direction of reciprocity—insisting that other countries do for us what we do for them—rather than a trade war, will be much better for the American worker.”

Last month, the senators wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross urging him to reconsider the

tariffs. This legislation addresses the key concerns the senators raised in their letter to Secretary Ross.

As part of the mandated study, the ITC will be required to assess, among other things: • The number of automobiles assembled in the United States that are exported each year and to which countries; • The percentage of component parts of automobiles assembled in the United States that are imported; • The number of component parts for automobiles that are not produced in the United States and would thus not be available to United States automotive

producers if prohibitively high duties were imposed on imports of those parts; and, • The effect an increase in automotive manufacturing costs would have on jobs in the United States.

The ITC will be required to deliver the report to Congress and is to include policy recommendations based on the study.

Under this legislation, these tariffs cannot be applied until the report is delivered.

For more information contact: Jones: Sam Coleman, Sam_Coleman@jones.senate. gov or, Alexander: Taylor Haulsee, Taylor_ Haulsee@alexander. senate.gov.

lika Mayor Gary Fuller, LaGrand said he knew he had found the right spot to be.

“When Gary owned the station, I did a little bit of everything. I had my show, but I also did sales, marketing and live remotes, too. I’m grateful for Gary’s vision and confidence in me,” LaGrand said.

Running for office Jumping into politics was not a career choice for LaGrand, but instead an opportunity to give back to the community and county that gave him his platform.

“I saw a need (for change) in this district about 12 years ago. But each time, the timing just wasn’t right,” LaGrand said. “(While on the campaign trail), I was seeing lots of roads

that needed to be paved.

I saw areas where there was a lot of trash …

I got to see a lot of things (that need to be changed).”

With assistance from campaign manager Jackie Robinson, Melina Brown, Raven Harvis and others, LaGrand said his campaign strategy consisted of social media posts, word-ofmouth and making appearances at events and meetings throughout his district.

Election controversy Just days before the June 5 primaries, videos surfaced on Facebook of Dowdell riding through Opelika, using a bullhorn to shout allegations against Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, Lee County Probate Judge Bill English, former House of

Representatives Speaker Mike Hubbard and others of being members of the Ku Klux Klan, statements that he later retracted. Dowdell also accused LaGrand of receiving campaign funding from Opelika businessman John Rice, claims LaGrand vehemently denied in a June 1 interview with the Observer.

“John Rice has not filtered money to my campaign. But you know what, after I saw the accusations, I said, ‘you know what? I should have called John Rice’ … my immediate reaction was (to be) saddened, because people know me. I’ve been around for a while,” LaGrand said. “I live in Opelika, I live in Lee County, been on the

radio serving people for the last 30 years, an African-American radio station.”

LaGrand added in the same interview that he had run a clean, community-focused campaign, with no aims of defacing anyone’s reputation or character.

“It’s one thing to sling mud, but it’s (another) thing to wallow in mud.

And I refuse to do either one,” LaGrand said.

“Having the support of two local mayors to me has to be nothing but a positive for our communities because we need to be able to work together. And the Lee County Commission’s District 5 consists of a diversified community, with different races, different people – and I represent all the

people.”

In the June 5 primaries, LaGrand garnered 43 percent of the total vote, not enough to claim an outright victory. Dowdell finished second with 29 percent, enough to place him into a runoff race with LaGrand.

Victory Last-minute pushes in previously pro-Dowdell territories proved to be key in LaGrand’s 65-35 percentage point margin victory over Dowdell.

With no Republican opposition in the November midterms, LaGrand is the de facto nominee for the position. “(Through this race) I have learned that I have a lot of patience. A lot of patience,” LaGrand said.

McGee,

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infantry as a private during the Vietnam War. Four years later I left active duty with the rank of captain. While in Vietnam, I commanded the 39th Scout Dogs for the 173rd Airborne Brigade, and, in one year as its commanding officer, didn’t lose a single man.

Our country honored me with the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star.

Alabama needs to make common-sense decisions and end political bickering.

As an example, Republicans have refused to expand Medicaid – turning down $21 billion dollars that would extend health care to 300,000 citizens of this state and keep rural hospitals open.

Not one state that took

the Medicaid expansion is looking to drop it. Our rural hospitals will close without that money, costing us jobs and lives. In fact, Valley almost lost its hospital.

I was a teacher for 37 years, teaching in both the U.S. and four foreign countries. Obviously, I am greatly concerned about education.

We need to give teachers the resources they need to teach. Teachers shouldn’t be digging into their own pockets to buy school supplies. I also believe our children are much, much more than their scores on standardized tests.

Excessive testing is expensive, degrading, and not improving our schools. I was grateful to have taught when safety at school was not the issue it is today.

I believe our kids must be safe in school, but, while I support common sense measures such as resource officers and access con-

trolled doors, I am not in favor of arming teachers.

I am running as a Democrat, but I pledge to vote for what I believe is best for all the people of the 38th district. I attend church and Bible Study each week. I am personally committed to the importance of families in our state and nation. I have been married to my wife, Jacqueline, for almost 49 years, have two children, and have 5 grandchildren.

If I am elected to represent District 38, I make these commitments: • I will honor my motto, “Leave No One Behind.”

• I will use my life’s experiences to your benefit, thinking outside the box.

• I will perform my job honestly, with integrity.

• I will, as a retiree, make representing this district my full time job.

Peace walk, rally to be held Aug. 4 in Opelika

By Michelle Key Editor The Samford Court Community Outreach Fellowship Group will be presenting the “Take a stand against all violence peace walk/rally 2018” on August 4 at 11 a.m.

This year’s theme will be “Building Each Other Up in Peace, Love and Unity.” The idea for the theme was inspired from the Bible verse, Roman 14:19.

The event will be held at the Christian Care Ministries (Soup Kitchen) located at 1000 Samford Court in Opelika.

Participants should

meet at 10:45 a.m. to line up and prepare for the walk.

Local resident Oscar Penn stated that this is a free event for the community and everyone is invited to attend.

Activities during the event will include: • a kids fire engine tour hosted by the OFD • back to school supplies will be given out • snacks Speakers will include District 83 Republican candidate Jeremy Gray and Tenisha King from East Alabama Mental Health - Family and Children Services.

For more information contact call 334-7492465.

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he’d experienced her share of tough times in life: an unfaithful husband, the economic stress that results from divorce and several relocations in an attempt to find work.

She settled in as our church’s secretary and found a home. Still, she was looking for more.

(Aren’t we all?)

I had been preaching a series of messages on the resurrection. One of my points of emphasis was that the resurrection is not about us receiving another body—it has to be the same body that experienced death or otherwise you couldn’t call it a resurrection. Just as with Jesus, the body that died is the body that will be raised.

It wasn’t too long after that that she brought the subject up to me. As I

mans 8:23). remember, We’ve all our convergroaned sation fell as we’ve something experienced along these the limitalines: tions of our “So you’re

By Bruce Green body—the telling me Teaching Minister at sore musthat the body 10th Street Church of cles, aching I have now Christ in Opelika joints or the is the same temporary body that illness. There are the will be resurrected?” groans that come from “That’s right. When the hospital room after Jesus was resurrected He wasn’t given another surgery. And there are the groans that come body—it was the one from the hospice as our with the wounds in His spirit prepares to leave hands, feet and side.” our body.

A big sigh from her.

All of these groans “I was really hoping for take place because we something better.”

And with that she was live in a fallen world.

Because of sin, sickness, groaning! Paul writes, disease and death are “We ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the part of our lives (GenSpirit, groan inwardly as esis 3:19). Death is our we wait for our adoption destiny (but thank God, not our ultimate one!). as sons, the redemption Our groaning is part of of our bodies” (Ro-

Church calendar

• Aug. 4 - First Baptist Church Opelika will be hosting a free seminar “Understanding Israel” from 9 a.m. - noon.

The event will be held in the 3:16 building. FBCO is located at 301 S. 8th St. in downtown Opelika.

• Aug. 15 - Trinity Presbyterian Church of Opelika will hold a “Family Fun Night” Aug. 15 at AMF Auburn Lanes. The event is open for all ages. No food can be brought inside, but concessions will be offered during the evening. Registration is required, and the

Catch ‘On the Mark’ with D. Mark Mitchell and Jeff Sasser weekday mornings from 7-9 a.m.

ANGLICAN Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd 1311 Second Ave. #758-6749 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Bridge Church 1000 Lee Road 263, Cusseta #742-0144 AME Mount Zion AME Church West Point Hwy #749-3916 St. Luke AME Church 1308 Auburn St. #749-1690 St. Paul AME Church 713 Powledge Ave. #745-6279 Thompson Chapel AME Zion 187 Columbus Pkwy #749-8676 BAPTIST Abundant Life Baptist Church 1220 Fox Run Ave. Suite B #7064421464 Airview Baptist Church 2301 Airport Rd. #745-6670 Antioch Baptist Church 605 W. East Morton Ave #742-0696 Bethesda Baptist Church 201 S. 4th St. #745-7528 Bethel Baptist Church Hwy. 29 Sasser Rd #745-4865 Central Baptist Church 1611 2nd Ave. #745-2482 Community Baptist Church 154 N. 16th St. #745-6552 Cornerstone Missionary Baptist 500 N. Railroad Ave. #742-2008 Eastview Baptist Church 1208 Spring Dr #749-9595 Farmville Baptist Church 3607 Alabama Hwy N. #887-7361 First Baptist Church of Opelika

cost is $5. Forms can be filled out on www. tpcopelika.org.

The bowling alley is located at 719 Opelika Road in Auburn.

• The popular contemporary Christian group Big Daddy Weave will perform at First Baptist Church of Opelika Sept. 14 as a part of their “Jesus, I Believe” tour. Brandon Heath will serve as the show opener.

Visit ticketfly.com for tickets or call 334745-5715.

need to know, isn’t it?

Questions are fine and curiosity is normal but our Father holds the glorious resurrected Christ out to us and says, “This is what you can expect.”

Really, we’re okay with that, aren’t we?

If not, think about the principle behind Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 2:9 where he is speaking about how the gospel was “hidden” from the wise—“’What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no mind has conceived’— the things God has prepared for those who love Him.” The same holds true for the resurrection.

There will be no disappointment and no groaning!

You can find more of Bruce’s writings at his website: atasteofgracewithbrucegreen.com.

Verse of the Week Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Events can be emailed to the Observer at editor@opelikaobserver.com.

314 S. 9th St. #745-6143 First Baptist Church 301 S. 8th St. #745-5715 First Baptist Church Impact 709 Avenue E #741-0624 First Freewill Baptist Church 103 19th St. #703-3333 Friendship Missionary Baptist 432 Maple Avenue #742-0105 Greater Peace Baptist Church 650 Jeter Ave. #749-9487 Heritage Baptist Church 1103 Glenn St. #363-8943 High Hope Baptist Church 227 Lee Road 673 Liberty Baptist Church 2701 West Point Pkwy #749-9632 Love Freewill Baptist Church 1113 Frederick Ave. #745-2905 Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1098 Lee Road 155 #334-745-3600 Northside Baptist Church 3001 Lafayette Hwy #745-5340 Pepperell Baptist Church 2702 2nd Ave. #745-3108 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Uniroyal Rd #749-2773 Providence Baptist Church 2807 Lee Rd 166 #745-0807 Purpose Baptist Church 3211 Waverly Pkwy #704-0302 St. James Baptist Church 1335 Auburn St. #745-3224 Union Grove Missionary Baptist 908 Huguley Rd #741-7770 BUDDHIST Buddha Heart Village 3170 Sandhill Rd. #821-7238

this but it is also a sign that God has something better for us ahead!

God did not create us as a body-less spirit.

We are spirit and body (Genesis 2:7). In the big picture of redemption, our relationship with God is restored through Jesus. That’s the beginning of redemption—not the end. Then when Jesus returns, our bodies are resurrected and reunited with our spirits (1 Thessalonians 4:13ff).

The body that was “lost” due to sin is redeemed.

It will be our body but it will be glorious and adapted (transformed) for our heavenly existence (1 Corinthians 15:42-44). This prompts a thousand questions on our part but to the point, our body will be like Jesus’ body (1 John 3:23). That’s all we really

CATHOLIC St. Mary’s Catholic Church 1000 4th Ave. #749-8359 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ 2215 Marvyn Pkwy #742-9721 10th Street Church of Christ 500 N. 10th St. #745-5181 Southside Church of Christ 405 Carver Ave. #745-6015 Church of Christ 2660 Cunningham Drive #745-6377 CHURCH OF GOD Airview Church of God 3015 Old Opelika Rd #749-9112 Church of God 114 17th Place #7496432 Tabernacle Church of God 3 Oak Court #745-7979 CHURCH OF NAZARENE Opelika Church of Nazarene 1500 Bruce Ave. #749-1302 EPISCOPAL Emmanuel Episcopal Church 800 1st Ave. #745-2054 HOLINESS Eastside Emmanuel Holiness Church 86 Lee Road 186 Opelika, Ala. 36804 JEWISH Beth Shalom Congregation 134 S. Cary Dr. #826-1050 LATTERDAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 510 Groce St. #742-9981 METHODIST First United Methodist Church of Opelika 702 Avenue A #745-7604 Hopewell United Methodist 1993 Lee Rd 136 #745-0460

James 1:2-4 Pierce Chapel United Methodist 8685 AL Hwy. 51 #749-4469 Pepperell United Methodist 200 26th St. #745-9334 Trinity United Methodist Church 800 Second Ave. #745-2632 Wesley Memorial United Methodist 2506 Marvyn Pkwy #745-2841 PENTECOSTAL Full Gospel Pentecostal Church Hwy. 29, PO Box 1691 #741-8675 Gateway Community Church 2715 Frederick Rd #745-6926 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church of Opelika 900 2nd Ave. #745-3421 Trinity Presbyterian Church 1010 India Rd #745-4889 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Outreach Seventh-Day Adventist 1808 S. Long St. #749-3151 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Apostolic Holiness Church 610 Canton St. #749-6759 Auburn Opelika Korean Church 1800 Rocky Brook Rd #749-5386 Beauregard Full Gospel Revival 2089 Lee Road 42 #745-0455 Christ Church International 1311 2nd Ave. #745-0832 Church of the Harvest 2520 Society Hill Rd #745-2247 Church at Opelika 1901 Waverly Pkwy #705-0505 East Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses 1250 McCoy St. #737-1488 Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance 207 S. Railroad Ave. #745-6430 Faith Alliance Church 3211 Waverly Pkwy #749-9516 Faith Christian Center 600 S. 8th St. Faith Church 3920 Marvyn Pkwy #707-3922

Family Life Christian Center 601 S. 7th St. #741-7013 Father’s House Christian Fellowship 214 Morris Ave. #749-1070 Fellowship Bible Church 2202 Hamilton Rd #749-1445 Ferguson Chapel Church 310 S. 4th St. #745-2913 First Assembly of God Church 510 Simmons St. #749-3722 Garden of Gethsemane Fellowship 915 Old Columbus Rd #745-2686 Grace Heritage Church Opelika #559-0846 Holy Deliverance Church 831 S. Railroad #749-5682 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1250 McCoy St. #737-1488 Living Way Ministries 1100 Old Columbus Rd #749-6241 Move of God Fellowship Church 1119 Old Columbus Rd #741-1006 Connect Church 2900 Waverly Pkwy #749-3916 New Life Christian Center 2051 West Point Pkwy #741-7373 New Life Independent Church 10 Meadowview Estates Trailer 741-9001 Opelika’s First Seventh Day 2011 Columbus Pkwy #737-3222 Power of Praise, Inc. Church 3811 Marvyn Pkwy #745-6136 Shady Grove Christian Church West Point Hwy #745-7770

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OBITUARIES Michelle Trillet Myers

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Sherleen Kyle Rew First United Methodist Church of Opelika will host a time for friends, former colleagues, coworkers and students to visit with Coach Jim Rew on Wednesday, August 8, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. The gathering will be in the Fellowship Hall at the church, located at 702 Avenue A in downtown Opelika.

On July 12, Jim lost his beloved wife, Sherleen, and Daniel and William lost their mother and greatest supporter. Sherleen Kyle Rew, 59, of Sharpsburg, Ga., formerly of Opelika, was a found-

Michelle Trillet Myers of Salem, Alabama was born on May 13, 1960 to the late Charles and Darline Trillet in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away at her home on July 25, 2018. She was 58 years old.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Trillet, and Bob Trillet; sisters, Georgeanne Trillet, and Sharon Trillet.

She is survived by her son, Rocky Sansone (Robbie Pitchford); daughter, Julie Sansone (April); grandchildren, Chris Padgett, (Hope

ing member of the Alabama Autism Society and was named Georgia Caretaker of the Year. She retired after a 40-year career with Kroger, most of those years spent at the Opelika store. Sherleen was preceded in death by a son, Micah, her father, Lewis Kyle and brothers, Terry and Lonnie Kyle. She is survived by her husband, Jim; sons, William and Daniel and her mother, Eula Kyle, all of Sharpsburg; sister, Lorelei Walden, brother, Waylon Kyle (Freda) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Morgan), Cole Sansone, and Cody Sansone; great grandson, Dallas Padgett, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special friends, and other family members.

Visitation was held in the Parlor at FrederickDean Funeral Home on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Funeral service was held Monday, July 30, 2018 in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. which Dr. Rusty Sowell officiated. Interment followed at Garden Hills Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home directed.

Kathryn Duncan Cooper Kathryn Duncan Cooper passed away July 27, 2018 at home in Opelika. She was born September 16, 1921, to the late Florence Hamilton Duncan and Daniel Webster Duncan of Rockwood, AL. She finished Russellville High School and obtained a B.S. degree in Foods and Nutrition from Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1942. She worked the next three years there as a dining hall manager and then spent three years as food service director at a Presbyterian college in Puerto Rico. Upon her return she met and married James Cooper and

Douglas A. Grady

Joyce Grady of West Blocton, AL, Dorothy West of Duncanville, AL, brother Ronnie Grady (Deborah) of West Blocton, AL, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of family and friends that he loved dearly.

He is preceded by his parents George Henry Grady and Mattie Louise Grady as well as his two sisters Wanda Miller and Mary Beatty, his daughter Terrie Grady Reaves, and his beloved dog Peanut.

The memorial was held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. July 28, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home directed.

Douglas A. Grady, resident of Opelika, passed away on July 23, 2018 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was 74 years old.

Born June 20, 1944 in West Blocton, AL he was a telephone lineman until opening Bonnie's Kids Childcare center with his wife Bonnie in 1987.

Big Doug enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, grandchildren, and pets. He also loved to do wood working projects with and for his friends and family.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie Jo Grady, daughter, Tammie Grady Long (Kyle) of Opelika, son, Douglas Grady II (Lane) of Auburn, sisters,

moved to Tuscaloosa, where she lived for 58 years.

In the early 1960’s, she was employed by the department of Nutrition and Foods at the University of Alabama as a research assistant.

She was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Tuscaloosa, serving in many leadership roles, and was honored for her services there with a plaque when she moved to Opelika in 2006.

Other volunteer work included Brownie scout troop leader, PTA, and Children’s Hands on Museum. In Opelika she was a member of the East Alabama Medical Center Auxiliary, where she worked until she was 91 years old.

She enjoyed travel-

ing and set foot in all 50 states and five continents. She was a member of study and bridge clubs, both in Tuscaloosa and Opelika. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her gift of hospitality and baking with others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Cooper; brother, Dan Duncan; sister, Martha McDowell; and sister, Carrie Grissom.

Survivors include daughter, Betty Cooper of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Margaret Ann Walker (George) of Opelika, AL; grandson, Jim Walker (Kristen) of Opelika, AL; and

brother, Tom Duncan (Wanda) of Hope, AR. A private family graveside service was held Monday, July 30, 2018 at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, AL. Visitation was scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Opelika. The Reverend Robin Wilson officiated. Suggested places for memorials are First United Methodist Church, 702 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 36801, or Auburn University Foundation with memo for James Cooper Scholarship, 317 S College, Auburn, AL 36849.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home directed.

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Monday, August 6, 2018 – Full Day for all students Buses will run and lunch will be served

MEET YOUR TEACHER DAY Thursday, August 2, 2018 7:30–10:00 a.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Opelika HigH ScHOOl August 6, 6:00 p.m.

Opelika learning center August 23, 8:30 A.m.-3:30 p.m.

MOrriS avenue interMediate ScHOOl August 14, 5:30 p.m. (3rd grAde only) August 16, 5:30 p.m. (4th & 5th grAde)

SOutHview priMary ScHOOl August 28, 5:30 p.m.-KindergArten 6:00 p.m.-1st grAde; 6:30 p.m.-2nd grAde

Opelika Middle ScHOOl August 21, 6:00 p.m.

carver priMary ScHOOl August 30, 6:00 p.m.

Jeter priMary ScHOOl August 23, 5:30 p.m.-KindergArten 6:00 p.m.-1st grAde; 6:30 p.m.-2nd grAde

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Opelika Middle School Schedule Pick-up Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 10:00 a.m. 6th Graders 1:00 p.m. 7th & 8th Graders

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OHS Freshman Orientation July 31, 2018

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Regular School Day Hours Primary Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:40 a .m . - 2:45 p .m .

Intermediate Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:45 a .m . - 2:50 p .m .

Opelika Middle School . . . . . . . . . . 7:50 a .m . - 3:24 p .m .

Opelika High School . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:55 a .m . - 3:25 p .m .

Opelika Learning Center . . . . . . . . . 7:45 a .m . - 3:00 p .m .

Board of Education Offices . . . . . . . 7:30 a .m . - 4:15 p .m .

Registration for New Opelika City Schools Students

Carver Primary

307 Carver Avenue

Jeter Primary

700 Jeter Avenue

Southview Primary

2712 Marvyn Pkwy .

Morris Ave . Int .

8 Morris Avenue

Northside Int .

601 N . 5th Street

Students enrolling in the Opelika City Schools system may register any time between West Forest Int . the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

2801 Waverly Pkwy .

Who can register: To be enrolled in kindergarten this fall, a child must be five (5) years old on or before September 2, 2018 . To be enrolled in first grade, a child must be six (6) years old on or before September 2, 2018 . All children who attend Opelika City Schools must live within the city limits of Opelika .

Opelika Middle

1206 Denson Drive

Opelika High School

1700 Lafayette Pkwy .

Student transfers: Students transferring to the Opelika City Schools from other school systems need to first officially withdraw from their prior school system and request that transcripts be sent to the Opelika City Schools system . You may also bring your official withdrawal form to the new school and we will send for the transcripts . Students transferring from one school zone to another within the Opelika City Schools jurisdiction, the child must first withdraw from the school he or she is leaving before enrolling in the new school . All fees and paperwork must be completed and cleared before any records can be transferred to another school .

Opelika Learning Ctr .

214 Jeter Avenue

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER: • Birth Certificate or other documentation establishing date of birth.

• State of Alabama Blue Certificate of Immunizations • Child’s Social Security Card (voluntary) • Picture id of parent or legal guardian (drivers license, non-drivers license, military id, etc.)

• Two current proofs of residency (gas, water, and electric bills accepted) For information on how to obtain any of the above requirements, call the Board of Education offices.

OPELIKA CITY SCHOOLS CALENDAR 2018-2019 August 2, 2018 ........................................ Meet Your Teacher (grades K-5) August 6, 2018 ........................................ First Day of School (full day) September 3, 2018 .................................. Labor Day Holiday October 15-16, 2018 ............................... Fall Break October 17, 2018 .................................... Professional Day (students do not attend) November 12, 2018 ................................ Veteran’s Day Holiday November 19-23, 2018........................... Thanksgiving Holidays December 20, 2018................................. 1/2 day for students December 21, 2018-January 3, 2019 Christmas and New Year’s Holidays January 4, 2019 ....................................... Professional Day (students do not attend) January 7, 2019 ....................................... Students return January 21, 2019 ..................................... Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday February 18, 2019 ................................... President’s Day Holiday March 18-22, 2019 ................................. Spring Break (School dismisses March 15, 2019 and reopens March 25, 2019) April 5, 2019 ........................................... Professional Day (students do not attend) May 23, 2019 .......................................... Last Day of School (1/2 day for students) May 24, 2019 .......................................... Opelika High School Graduation *If a school day is missed due to bad weather, students will attend school February 18 or April 5.

Opelika High School Delayed Start For the 2018-19 school year, OHS will have delayed start times on the following dates: 9/4/18, 11/13/18, 1/22/19, 2/19/19 and 3/11/19. Buses will run at normal times for those students needing transportation. Otherwise, students may report to school at 10:00 a.m. on the above dates. The call-in bell will be at 9:55 a.m.

Principal Joe Ross . . . . . . . . . . . 745 .9712 joe.ross@opelikaschools.org Principal David Carpenter . . . . . 745 .9723 david.carpenter@opelikaschools.org Principal Mary Salmon . . . . . . . 745 .9711 mary.salmon@opelikaschools.org Principal Nino Mason . . . . . . . . 745 .9734 nino.mason@opelikaschools.org Principal Cindy Poteet . . . . . . . . 745 .9731 cindy.poteet@opelikaschools.org Principal Pam Fourtenbary . . . . 745 .9737 pam.fourtenbary@opelikaschools.org Principal Keith York . . . . . . . . . 745 .9726 keith.york@opelikaschools.org Principal Farrell Seymore . . . . . . 745 .9715 farrell.seymore@opelikaschools.org Asst . Principal Tony Hoyett . . . . 741 .5603 tony.hoyett@opelikaschools.org

BACK TO SCHOOL 2018-2019 Opelika City Schools Board of Education 300 Simmons Street • Opelika, AL 36801 334 .745 .9700 * 334 .745 .9706 (fax) www.opelikaschools.org Patsy Boyd Parker, Chairman J . Kevin Royal, M .D .

Antione T . Harvis Charles D . Beams, Jr .

Tipi Miller Mark Neighbors, Superintendent Kenneth Burton, Assistant Superintendent Jean Miller, Assistant Superintendent Ginger Weygand, Coordinator of Elementary Education Katie Murray, Coordinator of Secondary Education & Career Tech Cynithia Landry, Special Education Coordinator Stacy Royster, Technology Coordinator Kimberly Sparks, Testing Coordinator Buffie Tuck, Federal Programs Specialist Nancy Olaveson, Child Nutrition Program Coordinator Jeff Foster, Coordinator of Maintenance and Transportation Steven Carson, Director of Alternative Education & Student Services Thomas Sherfield, Attendance Officer Becky Brown, Public Relations Coordinator

Meal Prices Elementary & Middle School Breakfast . . . . . $1 .00 Lunch . . . . . . . $1 .75 High School Breakfast . . . . . $1 .00 Lunch . . . . . . . $2 .00 Visitors (all schools) Breakfast . . . . . $1 .75 Lunch . . . . . . . $3 .25

School Supply Lists are

Bus schedules will be available in the schools and can be picked up on the first day of school.

available at local retailers, individual schools, and on the OCS website.

Children’s Adventure in Recreation, Enrichment, and Study

Extended day is a program sponsored by the Opelika City Schools system to provide a safe, friendly, environment at each school for children in grades K-8 who need after school care . CARES offers tutors, homework assistance, recreation, school clubs, special activities and other areas of student enrichment for every elementary child . For more information contact your child’s individual school .

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