Opelika Observer 10-03-18 E-Edition

Vol. 10, No. 52

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Vehicle crashes through storefront ‘Family and Friends’ to perform of The Steak Factory on Frederick at John Emerald Distillery Oct. 5 Road, to be closed for two weeks

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor At 11 a.m. last Thursday morning, a singlevehicle accident resulted in the driver crashing through the front of The Steak Factory on Frederick Road.

According to information provided by business owner Anthony Cleaves, the driver of the vehicle began experiencing medical complications and passed out at the wheel.

She crashed through the front of the building at an estimated speed of 75 mph without braking.

“I was standing in my cutting room about two feet from where she came in at. She went from the

front all the way to the back,” Cleaves said. “She was unresponsive when we pulled her out of the car, but when she left in the ambulance, she was conscious and responsive and was asking for her daughter.”

No reports have been provided on the status of the driver or where she is receiving medical treatment. There were no customers at the time of the crash, and Cleaves said he did not sustain any injuries.

Cleaves said he plans to have the store open within the next two weeks.

For more information or updates on the business’s reopening, like and follow its Facebook page.

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The Athens-based indierock group “Family and Friends” will look to rock the house at downtown

Opelika’s John Emerald Distillery this Friday night.

Promoting their first-ever full album “Felix Culpa,” the group’s stop in Opelika is being organized by Cottonseed Studios and comes

early in their nationwide tour, which will conclude Nov. 9 in Seattle.

Reviews for the 12-track release have been mostly See Show, page A3

Lee County Fair opens, runs through Oct. 6

Inaugural ‘Zombikes’ event slated for Oct. 6

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer A grand-opening celebration was held for the Lee County Fair last night. Featuring baking contests, beauty pageants, livestock show and more, the event will run through Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m. Wednesday - Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. The fairgrounds are located at 2316 Lafayette Parkway.

Downtown Opelika’s James Bros. Bikes will be hosting its inaugural “Zombikes” event Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

OPHS Society to kickoff their annual membership drive Oct. 18

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor

According to Store Manager Philip Darden, the two focal points of the event will be the vintage rat rod bicycle show and a swap meet, which

See Zombikes, page A3

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor The Opelika Historic Preservation Society’s annual membership kickoff drive will be held Oct. 18 from 7-8 p.m. at the Brownfield

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Opelika businessman Richard Patton and David Hill of the Auburn-based architecture firm HILLWORKS will lead a program during the event titled “Bringing

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New Life to Opelika’s Historic Past.”

Patton, along with others, is leading projects that will convert a portion of First Avenue into an entertainment space and construct a new subdivision in

the historic Southside neighborhood.

“The program will focus on the revitalization that Richard is leading in some of Opelika’s oldest, most historic areas in the See OHPS page A3

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Highlights from local civic club meetings Shealy and Rocky Langley discuss the Creekline and Pepperell Park project with Opelika Rotary Club; Mark Murphy discusses AU athletics with Kiwanis Club; Mayor Gary Fuller visits Opelika Lions Club Special to the Opelika Observer Last week's guest Mark Murphy with Inside the Auburn Tigers shared his insight about Auburn University athletics. Pictured left to right: Mark Murphy and Russell Bush.

Special to the Opelika Observer Opelikans Shealy and Rocky Langley gave an interesting presentation to Opelika Rotary, on the Creekline and Pepperell Park Project. Their plan involves connecting existing paths and byways to create shared-use links between points of interest in the area. Creekline, which will be ADA-accessible, will also link several of the beautiful streams, like Saugahatchee Creek, Pepperell Branch and Rocky Brook Creek. The proposed Pepperell Park, which will create a multi-use greenspace where the Pepperell Mill once stood, will be a highlight.

Pictured left to right: Dinah Motley, club member; Shealy Langley and Rocky Langley.

Special to the Opelika Observer Mayor Gary Fuller was a recent guest of the Opelika Lions Club. He gave a general update on projects and changes in the city, including construction of the new police department headquarters and appointment of an Assistant Chief of Police. The Mayor was introduced by Lion Jerome Couch, right.

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pelika O Observer Biannual ‘Opelika Recycle and Shred Day’ to be held Oct. 20

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Keep Opelika Beautiful’s biannual “Opelika Recycle and Shred Day” will return Oct. 20 from 8-11 a.m. at the Jeter Recycling Center.

Created in 2010, the event provides Opelika residents a way to dispose of unwanted items and further promote the organization’s ideals of beautification, litter prevention and recycling, according to KOB Director Tipi

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from A1 positive, which deals with the transformation from being a youth to becoming an adult and balancing the hectic road schedule that comes with being a musician.

“On their first full-length album

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from A1 downtown area. He’s helping to bring back life to (the city’s) historic past,” said OPHS member Shane Dickerson.

Another important aspect of the event is adding members to the society, which shares a similar vision to Patton’s of promoting positive growth while maintaining and preserving a beautiful historic downtown district, according

Miller.

“As an Opelikabased nonprofit, we are here to benefit the community. We really encourage citizens to come out for this great opportunity to perhaps get rid of some old paperwork or tax returns that they may have been holding on to for 2030 years but didn’t have a way to dispose of them in a responsible manner,” Miller said.

There is a five-box limit on paper goods, however, Miller

encourages patrons to fill up their car with other recyclable items including aluminum cans, cardboard, debris, glass, plastic, used cooking oil and more that can recycled on-site.

KOB will donate the shredded paper to River Mill of Columbus.

For more information, call Miller at 334-749-4970 or email tipi@keepopelikabeautiful.com.

The recycling center is located at 665 Jeter Ave.

(following two E.P. releases), Family and Friends juggle maturity in their personal and musical lives with Felix Culpa, entering ‘Youth and Young’ with an adrenaline beat to match early age potential before settling into a confident pace to embrace the unknown life ahead in better days,” states an excerpt of

an album review for Felix Culpa on www. thealternateroot.com.

Tickets are available through www. eventbrite.com, and range from $15 - $20 in cost.

For more information, visit www. cottonseedstudios or www.familyandfriendsband.com.

The distillery is located at 706 N. Railroad Ave.

to Dickerson.

“The money that our members give each year is given directly back to the Opelika community in some of historic preservation. As you drive around Opelika, I would say that probably 98 percent of the historic markers that you see were paid for by our organization,” Dickerson said.

Those interested in joining can do so not only on the night of the event, but year-round, Dickerson added.

Following are the soci-

ety’s yearly membership options: - $15 for anyone 35 years old or under - $25 for singles or families - $50 for sponsors or businesses - $100 for patrons - $1,000 for lifetime membership, which does not require annual renewal.

For more information on the society and its offerings, like and follow their Facebook page or call 334-749-0898. The house is located at 611 N. 8th St.

Opelika utilities addresses taste, smell issue with water Special to the Opelika Observer During the last few days, some Opelika water customers have experienced an earthy taste and/or smell in their water.

According to Dan Hilyer, PE, General Manager of Opelika Utilities, “This is a result of seasonal algal blooms in Saugahatchee Lake. Similar events are occurring

across the country due to weather and other natural conditions. We monitor our water constantly and are aware of the situation.

“Opelika Utilities assures its customers that their water is completely safe to consume,” Hilyer said.

“Efforts are ongoing to reduce or eliminate the objectionable flavor and smell.”

These efforts include testing and evaluating

the effectiveness of new activated carbon filters and Nano filtration technology.

“Opelika Utilities asks for your patience and understanding as we work to determine the most cost effective, long term solution to this issue,” Hilyer said.

Customers who have further questions or concerns may call Opelika Utilities at 334-705-5500.

Zombikes,

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will feature both local and out-of-state vendors.

“The whole concept of the name for the event and swap meet is about resurrecting old stuff.

You’re trying to sell old stuff to give it new life,” Darden

said. “It’s that back-from-the-dead mentality that we’re going with.”

Throughout the day, the shop will be offering a “scary sale” on all in-store items. Later in the day, there will be live music and beer specials.

Darden encourages those interested in making extra money or those looking for fun in downtown

Opelika on Saturday to attend. Vendor spots are still available for $5 per table and can be reserved by calling Darden at 334-759-7555 or through email at philip@jamesbrosbikes.com.

For more information or updates on the event, like and follow the shop’s official Facebook page.

The shop is located at 113 S. 9th St.

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Nostalgia

to the UGA Veterinary y generation is School to see if anyon a nostalgia thing could be done kick. to save him from the This is what happens cancer that was taking when a cluster of codhis life. Nothing could. gers have outlived their I lost my dog and usefulness and have “Perspective” the same time on their hands to

By Hardy Jackson day. look back on the days Not much to get noswhen they were young. talgic over.

We cherry pick the good times The music is another thing. out of all the not-so-good that “They” (whoever “they” are) went on, and exchange e-mails full say that music and smell revive of “remember when” driblets. memories quicker than any other And if what is sent to me is any stimuli. indication, the two things that Well, I don’t know about that, send my generation into fits of but the other day my buddy JL selective memory are cars and sent me a link to a website that music. would connect you to the music of On a regular basis, I get inbox your generation. filling e-mails full of pictures of I had a good time wasting an cars with flying fins, white sideafternoon listening to one hit after walls, and colors that Detroit has another and remembering 1955 not used since 1960 – turquoise and the look on my Daddy’s face and pink being high on the list. when he came into my room to Apparently there are folks who think these machines represent the find out what the racket was and epitome of engineering excellence heard “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-alop-bop-bop.” and sophisticated design. Not me.

Now that’s a memory worth As I recall, if you every got keeping.

50,000 miles out of one you had It seems to me that in this nosbetter trade it in fast for its shelftalgic rush we tend to forget (or life was about done. We had a in most cases simply ignore) the ‘59 Chevy that drove like a truck, bad stuff that went on “back then,” drank oil like it was gas, and drank gas like it owned a refinery. and often misrepresent the good to make it look better than it was.

Engineering excellence? Right.

But who wants to remember As for style, it looked like the teenage acne, dateless proms and designer was trying to predict a the guy who took the girl you future that never came. It was, to loved. put it plain, ugly.

So, we rush to the past. We We also had a ’52 Plymouth, a tank of a car that even by Detroit’s gather together for reunions where we “catch-up” only to discover then-low standards was a lemon that catching up gets old fast. when it rolled off the assembly Looking into the face of some guy line. or girl who used to be young is To my embarrassment, Daddy like looking into the mirror every would not trade it in, sell it, or morning and remembering that it junk it. It was the perfect politiis now and not then. cian’s car, so he saved it for camYou love those folks from long paigns for he knew that there were ago, but the longer “ago” bevoters who would see a candidate comes, the more today intrudes in a new car and believe he was into then and presents you with enriching himself in office.

For a while, Daddy had a WWII now. surplus Jeep. It died an inglorious A friend tells me of how he and death on a dirt road in South Alasome classmates from long ago bama, far from the battle lines for have an annual fishing trip. which it was born – just quit, gave When the tradition started they up, surrendered. would meet, drink whiskey, talk Now, I may treasure the memoabout chasing women (maybe even ries of what happened in these chase some), drink some more, and cars, but the cars themselves hold maybe fish a little. little charm for me.

Now they meet, have an occaNo, for that matter, do cars in sional beer, talk about high blood general. pressure and prostate problems, The only vehicle I ever owned play cards, and maybe fish a little. that I recall with any fondness was And someone might mention a 1975 VW Bus that doubled as a “back then,” but those tales have camper and canoe carrier. been told and most don’t improve Bought it used for $1,500 and with re-telling. named it “Perspective” because, The older I get, nostalgia ain’t as I was fond of saying, it allowed what it used to be. me to “put everything in perspecHarvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson is tive.”

Eminent Scholar in History at JackIt died outside Athens, Georgia, sonville State University. He can be when I was taking my beloved dog reached at hjackson@cableone.net.

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Dog Park

a joy ride. But they are all aking your dogs to business. In this park they a dog park can be are two canines crusading fun if your dogs are for truth and justice. clinically deranged like (Cue “Charlie’s Angels mine.

Theme”) We have a nice dog They run, full speed. park near our house. And Thelma sniffs dirt, makafter a day spent in this

By Sean Dietrich ing urgent zig-zags toward nicely maintained park, my dogs are kinder, happier citizens, God-knows-where. Otis follows, pausing occasionally to eat pine cones, and less likely to destroy my basemud, and the pant leg of a teenage boy ball cap. named Phillip.

The exact moment we enter the Then. Otis finds something. park, the party begins. My dogs “Bark! Bark!” Otis says. transform into wild creatures who Literal translation: “Captain, I’ve are so excited they forget about found something!” normal things like: behaving, using Otis has done it! He’s found somegood manners, and not peeing in thing dead! Yes! There it is! It is dead! communal water bowls.

Otis has found a dead thing! Or it The park is a beautiful spot surcould actually be a tube sock! But it’s rounded by a big wood fence and a dead tube sock! pine trees. It is the official “hangThelma comes for a closer look. She out” for local dog people. But my sniffs the tube sock which appears to favorite thing about this place is be filled with stinky, squishy, poopwatching the dog world in action. like matter. She concurs with Otis, it There are natural laws in the dog is definitely dead. And in an attempt kingdom that dogs somehow know to shed more light on the situation, to follow.

For example: when I open the gate Thelma rolls on the sock until juices and present my dogs to the the other begin seeping out.

Otis barks again. (Bark! Bark! dogs, they smell each other.

Bark!)

Biology tells us that this is an Translation: “Whoop! There it is!” ancient custom dating back to the Then, Otis lifts his leg on the object primal civilizations of miniature lap dogs who once coexisted peacefully and officially declares this case closed.

Roll the credits. with Early Man and always chewed So we can see that the dog park on Early Man’s baseball caps. is fun. But in truth, it is short lived.

Among dogs, butt-smelling is a Because after four or five minutes of simple ritual, full of nuance, and unsupervised activity, Thel and Otis intrigue. Imagine: fifty-eight dogs become bored. I can see indifference gathering around one tail. Which wash over their faces. They can’t sets off a chain reaction of sniffing explain why, but in only minutes this within the pack. place has lost its charm.

Dogs begin shoving their noses Then. into the private regions of everyMy two dogs see me. They notice thing located within a ten-foot that I am not paying close enough radius—including oak trees, certain attention to them. Which is unacceptspecies of ferns, and old men on able. To my dogs, an important part of park benches.

Once this is finished, new arrivals enjoyment is being watched. After all, what’s the point of rolling on a poopy are then issued W9’s and expected sock if nobody is watching? to become tax-paying members of Thelma and Otis run toward me. dog society.

They are barking. Tongues hanging My two dogs have a unique set of out. And so help me, I believe they are skills which they offer the rest of the smiling. dog world.

They are not slowing down. I brace Thelma Lou (bloodhound) specialfor impact. They are wet, muddy, izes in smells. She is highly skilled gross, smelly, wild, loud, demonic, when it comes to aromas. She takes and covered in drool. They tackle me. every single smell with grave seriousI fall. It is death by licking. Thelma ness.

Lou steals my hat and runs for the During our nightly walks, for instance, she can’t walk more than a few hills. And I love them so much it hurts.

My baseball cap is completely steps without finding scents that might affect national security. Some of these ruined.

I wouldn’t have it any other way. smells are even located beneath her Sean Dietrich is a columnist, and own tail. novelist, known for his commentary on Our other dog, Otis (alleged Lablife in the American South. His work rador), has a completely different has appeared in Southern Living, collection of talents. Namely: he eats the Tallahassee Democrat, Southern stuff. If it needs eating and moderate Magazine, Yellowhammer News, the digesting, Otis is your guy.

Bitter Southerner, the Mobile Press In the dog park, Otis follows Register and he has authored seven Thelma when she is on an important books. trail. To the untrained eye, my dogs might look like ordinary dogs, out for

When You Say My Name

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t is a Tuesday night, and my relaxation ritual has begun. Hot water, mountains of bubbles, a sapphire blue champagne flute filled with cold sparkling water, and a movie set to play on my laptop.

Tonight’s choice is Fried Green Tomatoes. My dog, Elvis, prefers musicals, so he has shifted his focus from the screen to licking bubbles off the side of the tub. He’s missing out on one of the best movies ever.

It’s exquisitely sad and sassy, and it never fails to make me cry

nda.’ That as I laugh – one word one of my fabecame a vorite things southern to do. anthem for Here’s the all of us, best scene. male and You ladies know the

By Wendy Hodge female alike, who one – Evelyn have been Couch, played to perfection by Kathy taught or reminded that there is an inner Bates, has been waitstrength that we hold ing for a parking spot only to have a car pull in reserve that makes us bolder and bigin ahead of her leaving her fuming behind ger than we knew we could be. Tawanda. the wheel. And then Now that’s a name. she feels that surge When I was a little of power that comes girl, I often wished for when a woman realizes she’s had enough. a more exotic name.

For a while, I fancied She smiles and says Geneva Carolina. It the name ‘Tawa-

felt like royalty when I said it. Anything, I reasoned, would be better than Wendy Lynne. Could a name be any more southern or little girlie than Wendy Lynne? Ugh. The alternative was the nickname my dad gave me, which I will never disclose here – even if Elvis’s life depends on it!

Over time, I came to like my name, though. Have you noticed that your own name sounds different depending on who’s saying it? When my mother says “Wendy,” it is with a weak voice

but a strong heart, and I hear the sound of family in that one word. When my coworkers say it, it’s usually accompanied by laughter and a heavy dose of smart aleck, and I automatically smile.

When neighbors and friends who have known me forever say my name, there is a sense of home and belonging and of being in the exact right place. There is a man I love, and when he says “Wendy” it sounds like a promise.

It’s one of my favorite sounds ... his voice

saying those five letters.

I have been privileged within the last year to have my name spoken to me in a way that defies the odds and renews my belief in the idea of life, mine and everyone else’s, as an infinite web that crosses and tangles with each other’s in ways we cannot explain or understand.

The first occurred last Fourth of July holiday. A friend, who lived in Newnan, Georgia, asked me to house sit for the weekSee Hodge, page A10

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Around Lee County

Smiths Station City Council vote for shrinkage of planning jurisdiction

Photo by Morgan Bryce/Associate Editor

On the recommendation of the city’s planning commission, members of the Smiths Station City Council voted to approve changes in the size of its territorial planning jurisdiction during last Tuesday’s meeting.

With the passage of “Resolution PC 2018099,” the city’s planning jurisdiction will be reduced from five miles outside city limits to three to reduce the burden of labor and cost to Smiths Station’s Planning and Zoning Department, according to Mayor Bubba Copeland.

“We don’t have any business messing around four or five miles outside of our city limits, because in the next 25 years, we will

(not expand) out that far. Maybe we will, but I don’t see us getting that far as a city,” Copeland said.

Copeland also recognized sportswriter Chad Dixon for his coverage and friendship with the City of Smiths Station through prayer and the placing of a Chicago Cubs baseball hat on the council table during the meeting. Dixon was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment at Mercer University Hospital in Atlanta.

“I have this Cubs hat on my desk in honor of my friend Chad Dixon, who is struggling with brain cancer. He’s having his third surgery,” Copeland said.

“On behalf of the City of Smiths Station, we stand with you Chad and we are here for

you.”

In other business, the council: - approved “Ordinance 2018-151.1, Article 4(d)” which allows for the Smiths Station Historic Commission to be allowed to make a motion for the removal of a board member if they miss three consecutive meetings or more - heard and approved the financial statement for the general fund budget for the month of August.

The Smiths Station City Council meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, with their work session beginning at 5:30 p.m.

EST and their regular meeting at 6 p.m.

For more information, visit www.smithsstation.gov or call 334297-8771. The Government Center is located at 2336 Lee Road 240.

Smiths Station Fire and Rescue Dept. update contact information for public Special to the Opelika Observer The Smiths Station Fire and Rescue Department recently updated its contact information for its two stations.

All administrative questions, mail and public inquiries should be directed to Station 1, which is located at 50 Lee Road 430.

Following is a list of updated email addresses, key contacts, phone numbers and website links for residents and the general

public to add to its contact list: Main phone number 334-947-0911 Fax number - 334-9470912 Website: fire.smithsstational.gov Email: help@fire. smithsstational.gov Fire Chief - Joe Walden Deputy Chief and Public Information Officer - Daniel Sexton Assistant Chief - Leann Bolt Lieutenant and Ambulance Supervisor - Kevin Ingram.

Station 5, located at 9500 Lee Road 240, serves as an ambulance base for the department.

Persons needing emergency medical assistance are strongly encouraged not to walk up seeking medical help because the ambulance and crew may be out and about.

There are a total of six stations, but only Stations 1 and 5 are manned at all times.

In case of emergency or if one needs an ambulance, they are asked to always call 9-1-1 first.

October 03, 2018

HCC ends 48 years of heritage tourism work in the Chattahoochee Trace Region of Alabama and Georgia

By Douglas C. Purcell Special to the Opelika Observer

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor

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Effective Oct. 1, the Historic Chattahoochee Commission will officially go out of existence as a bi-state agency of Alabama and Georgia.

Legislation introduced during the last sessions of the Alabama Legislature and the Georgia General Assembly was approved to dissolve the commission. Failure to receive an annual appropriation from the State of Alabama during the last eight fiscal years resulted in this decision which was approved by the HCC’s Board of Directors.

In 1970, the Alabama Legislature approved the Commission’s enabling legislation. Eufaula Rep. Bill Neville introduced House Bill 34 during a Special Session of the legislature. With the assistance of fellow Eufaula native Sen. Jimmy Clark, the bill became law as Act No. 25.

In October 1978, the

HCC became a state agency of both Alabama and Georgia when their legislatures and the U. S. Congress approved interstate compact legislation for its future operation.

This legislation was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter.

Its program of work was focused on heritage tourism in 18 counties along the lower Chattahoochee River.

During the last 48 years, the HCC has erected over 325 historical markers, published nearly three dozen books on a variety of subjects and generated hundreds of millions of tourism dollars for the Chattahoochee Trace region of Alabama and Georgia while supporting the area tax base and providing badly needed jobs. The commission also spearheaded the development of the Chattahoochee Indian Heritage Center at Fort Mitchell and had a successful folklife program for many years.

The commission’s marker program will remain in place through

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Several months ago, the HCC and HCF negotiated a letter of agreement which allows this important program to continue well into the future.

Justin Krieg, a staff member with the HCF, will handle all management details relating to the historical marker program. Guidelines for the program may be found on the HCC web site at histchattcom.wixsite com/histchattcom.

The texts of all previously erected HCC historical markers may also be read on this web page. They are arranged in a county-by-county listing in Alabama and Georgia.

Krieg can be contacted at justin@historiccolumbus.com or 706-3220756. Marker prices are usually updated every year, so it will be important for a sponsor to contact him for updated pricing information.

Once the text for a marker is approved and submitted to Sewah See HCC, page B6

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The Sound Wall to host Opelika native Sylvia Rose Novak Oct. 5; Kate Kelly Oct. 11

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika native Sylvia Rose Novak will perform at The Sound Wall Oct. 5 to celebrate the release of her third studio album, “Someone Else’s War.” The 10-track release can best be classified as a piece of exemplary Americana music, with Western rock serving as its primary backdrop but with sprinklings of acoustic, blues, country and folk influences.

Novak’s voice brings a sound of hope and optimism to an album that is very gritty and real in its subject matter.

“Wildflowers,” the lead track on Someone Else’s War, depicts a budding romance in a world where some type of nuclear holocaust has happened, as lyrics allude to “these

ashes falling from the sky, they kind of look like snow” and “will winter wait?”.

In the album’s title track, the state of the world, especially the “game” of politics, is at question. Novak provides her listeners with observations of “don’t blink, I think there’s something moving on the wind” and hearing “the sound of a hammer coming down” in reference to the current political scene and America’s presence on the world stage.

Songs like “God, The Devil & Me” and “Two-Lane Town” shift the album’s focus from a collective to more individualistic point of view. Arguably the most bluegrass and country oriented tracks on the record, respectively, they delve into the topics of

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survival and questioning life choices that dictate how and where we end up living our lives.

“Santa Ana,” the album’s closing track, opens with a soft piano introduction that allows Novak to discuss her current state of mind and reminisce on simpler and easier times long gone by.

Similar in sound to John Mayer’s experimental “Paradise Valley,” “Someone Else’s War” is a beautiful album that masterfully incorporates a number of influences both lyrically and musically.

Its timely subject matter may remind listeners of artists like Bob Dylan, whose music tended to reflect the happenings and signs of the times.

Some songs and their lyrical content hold different meanings with each listen, and this is a record that listeners should and will come back to time after time.

Once released, the album will be available on most music-streaming services.

Tickets for Novak’s album release party cost $15 and are available through eventbrite.com. The venue is located at 605 Ave. B in downtown Opelika.

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By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Up-and-coming Nashville singer/songwriter Kate Kelly will perform at The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika Oct. 11 to promote her new album “The Wonder of It All” which is slated for release later this fall.

Born and raised in Mobile, Kelly’s music possesses authentic,

ing weather,” read an excerpt for a review of her soon-to-be-released work.

General admission tickets are $10 each and can be purchased through www.eventbrite.com. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and last until 11 p.m.

For more information, visit www.thesoundwallopelika.com. The venue is located at 605 Ave. B.

thought-out lyrics and a blend of modern folk with a tinge of americana, blues and jazz influences.

“The Wonder of It All” will be Kelly’s first full-length release, which is already drawing praise from music critics nationwide.

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After searching for months for the ideal home, Little discovered a charming house while driving through Dadevilles. The large front porch was eye-catching.

She was intrigued with the historic 1890s structure located in downtown Dadeville. The house and location turned out to be perfect, located near family she enjoys having over for homecooked meals.

Little grew up in

Auburn. Her parents met at Camp Campbell, now Fort Campbell, in Kentucky. Her father, Alton Little, was in the Army and her mother, Betty, worked on base.

They moved to Auburn in 1947, one day after getting married, for her father to teach at the university where he graduated. Soon afterwards they moved to Atlanta for her dad to attend Georgia Tech for a master’s degree in engineering.

After graduating, they returned to Auburn where her father continued to teach and

then became an engineer for Auburn in 1975 at the Campus Planning Department. He worked with architect William Guerin, as they designed many buildings on campus.

Little’s father also drew the plans for their home and did a lot of the building himself. The southern colonial style house, with a big front porch, was located on University Drive, which was outside city limits at the time.

While her mother didn’t cook much, Little’s grandmother,

‘Tour De Fright’ Haunted Bike Ride to be held Oct. 23

By Arnecia Walker For the Opelika Observer

The Opelika Bicycle Advisory Committee and Opelika Parks and Recreation Department are partnering together to provide an enjoyable haunted bike ride appropriate for children 12-and-under called “Tour De Fright.”

The free event will be Oct. 23 from 6-8 p.m. at the bike trail located behind the Opelika SportsPlex, and will provide children and parents a night full of thrills,

with kid-friendly Halloween props and even a cup of witch’s brew.

Anything with wheels and costumes are welcome, but are not required. Participants are allowed to walk or cycle around the trail at their own pace as many times as they would like.

Along with the cup of brew, bike lights will be provided as a gesture to promote bike safety.

“Safety is of most importance,” said Opelika Sportsplex Public Relations Coordinator Laura Leigh

Chesser. “The biking trail will have lighting from tiki torches to give a spooky effect, but additional lighting will come from the bike lights provided.”

With more than 100 children and parents in attendance last fall, this year’s event is expected to have a larger turn out.

“Each year we try to make it a little bigger and better,” Chesser said.

For more information, call (334) 7055560. The Opelika Sportsplex is located at 1001 Andrews Road.

Photo by Ann Cipperly Lucy Little enjoys looking at cookbooks to find new recipes to try. She is sharing her favorite recipes that she enjoys preparing for loved ones. Lucy would rather be sitting around the table dining with her family than doing anything else.

Lucy Jones Winn, who lived with them, did most of the cooking.

Little has fond memories of wonderful Sunday dinners after church.

“We rarely went out,” says Little. “If we did, it was to the Union Building Cafeteria.”

Little enjoyed being in the kitchen with her grandmother and learning how to cook. Old Fashioned Cornbread was the first recipe she taught her to prepare,

and it is still a favorite.

Little cooks the thin patties in a cast iron skillet to get brown and crispy on both sides.

The cornbread is a favorite of her daughter, Lucy Winn Fuller, and her husband, Jody, who also live in Dadeville.

She serves it on the same table where her family enjoyed meals when she was growing up.

Lucy Winn and Jody have two daughters, Emily and Abigail, who is

almost a year old.

Little adopted her other daughter, Dorcas Faith Little, who works at East Alabama Medical Center and is pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse.

The cornbread often accompanies fresh vegetables, especially tomatoes. While her garden didn’t yield as much as expected, Lucy Winn and Jody took her vegetables from their See Recipes, page A9

Women in Aviation's ‘War Eagle Chapter’ to host ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ event Oct. 6 at Auburn airport

By Vanessa Poulson For the Opelika Observer From Jacqueline Cochran and Bessie Coleman, to Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride, women have been making significant strides in the aviation and aerospace industries for more than 100 years.

These brave women which have broken into the aviation industry and made history with their accomplishments and breaking of stereotypes, will be honored

internationally Oct. 13 with the fourth annual "Girls in Aviation Day." Though many know the story of Amelia Earhart, there have been other women who have accomplished firsts and historical feats in the world of aviation.

Coleman was inspired to fly by the heroic pilots of World War I, but was unfairly disqualified from attending pilot school in the United States because she was an African-American woman. Undeterred, she moved to France

in 1920 to complete an advanced course in aviation and made a career in performing aerobatic shows.

During World War II, the Soviet Union's 588th Regiment became known as “The Night Witches” for a group of Soviet women were organized to carry out a night-time bombing offensives against German invaders. These women fought nonstop for months at a time and partook in thousands See Aviation, page A8

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Opelika Parks and Recreation to host ‘Movie in the Park’ event Oct. 12

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelikans will be given an early taste of Halloween with the Opelika Parks and Recreation Department’s showing of “Monsters Inc.” during its Fall Movie in the Park event Oct. 12.

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from A4 end. I strolled around the downtown area, window shopping and taking pictures, enjoying my solitude in the middle of a busy crowd. And I had a singular experience that moved me more than I can say, even to this day. I posted about it that afternoon on Facebook: “Checkers With Wendy” – Today as I stood observing the parade and celebrations in downtown Newnan, Georgia, I spotted a man in

Held at Opelika’s Municipal Park, guests are encouraged to bring a sack dinner and lawn chairs or blankets for film-viewing purposes and arrive at 5:30 p.m.

During the next hour, they will be able to enjoy free rides on the park’s beloved miniature train, “The Rocky

Brook Rocket.”

According to OPR Public Relations Coordinator Laura Leigh Chesser, public demand led her department to purchase a film projector and screen to stage events like this.

“This is something that the community really wants and really

looks forward to. We’ve done similar events at the Sportsplex, and they’ve been really well-attended,” Chesser said. “We want people to relax on the banks of the Rocky Brook Creek and enjoy being outside with the community and watching a fun movie with the kids.”

Released in 2001, Monsters Inc. is heralded as one of the greatest animated films of all-time by a number of movie critics and boasts a 96-percent audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is rated “G” for general audiences and has a runtime of 92 minutes.

Popcorn, candy and canned drinks will be sold at the park’s concession stand during the event.

For more information or to view a full calendar of Opelika Parks and Recreation events, visit www.opelika-al. gov/341/Parks-Recreation.

an Army jacket with a garbage bag at his feet. He was sitting at a table playing checkers against himself, oblivious to the noise around him. I hesitated just a moment before I asked if I could sit with him. He barely looked up but said, “Sure.” He reset the checkers and made the first move. Over the next hour, we played several games (which I won), and we talked about his journey from college graduate to homeless citizen of the world.

He was direct and unemotional but friendly enough. When the last

game was over, he mentioned his daughter and how he would have spent the last part of his life living with her had she not died several years earlier. “I miss my Wendy,” he said. “Your daughter’s name was Wendy?” I whispered.

He nodded. “My name is Wendy, too.” His face lit up, and I could see the man he had once been shining out from underneath the dirt and sorrow. “I’ve been playing checkers with Wendy. How about that!” He gave me a from-the-heart smile that I will never forget, lifted his bag

over his shoulder, and stood to leave. He paused long enough to wink at me and say, “I used to let her win, too.” One step out of my comfort zone, and there it is … a feast for the heart and mind.

I carried that day around with me, and still do. One year later, on another hot summer day, I found myself on a country road in Georgia. I’d spent the day on a Saturday adventure – driving and talking to strangers, eating watermelon from a roadside stand and listening to myself sing along with the radio. I was as happy as a girl can expect to be when it’s hellishly hot in Alabama.

As I turned my car back toward home, I spotted a tiny little store selling homemade ice cream and fried apple pies. There was a tire swing hanging from a huge oak tree to the side, and a floppy-eared dog sprawled out in the grass.

Well. I pulled in, of course.

Have you ever smelled fried apple pies while they bake?

If not, you must do so at least once in your lifetime. I inhaled that glorious smell and sampled the peach cobbler ice cream and would have happily handed over every

dollar in my wallet to take home my fair share of that deliciousness. Smiling like an idiot child, I walked through the exit with my bags and turned the corner and walked right into a hunched over little old man. He was wearing overalls and had skin the color of cocoa. He raised his head and looked at me, and I gasped out loud. Those eyes – they were the color of jade and, I swear, they glowed.

Before I could utter a word, this gentleman who looked like he’d spent two lifetimes working outside, said, “I know. My eyes. I was born with ‘em. He smiled with his whole face, and the jade irises glowed even warmer.”

He stuck out his hand and wrapped mine up in his leathery fingers.

“I’m sorry I stared.

That was rude,” I said.

“Not at all. My wife taught me a long time ago to be proud of the eyes the good Lord gave me.”

“It’s what made her fall in love with me, so I can’t be anything but grateful for ‘em.”

“She sounds like a smart woman.”

His smile softened as he said, “She was.

She always said the world was full of amazing things if we only stopped and paid

attention. Wendy was one in a million.”

“Her name was Wendy?” I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck standing up.

“Yes. Wendy Lynne.”

“That’s my name,” I whispered back. “I’m Wendy Lynne, too.”

We stood staring at each other a moment.

He broke the silence by patting my arm and saying, “Wendy was right. Amazing things happen every single day.” He shuffled past me and went inside, leaving me to wipe the tears from my face.

I walked over to the tire swing and only paused a moment before I climbed on. “Wendy Lynne” repeated itself in my head, at once uniquely mine and also gloriously universal. I pushed off with my feet and turned my face to the sky, grateful for the name I carry with me through this beautiful web of a world.

Wendy Hodge is an Opelika native, an empty nester and lover of all things Opelika.

She previously had a column titled A Word or Ten, which was featured in the Tennessee Star Journal and is currently awaiting release of her first novel with Harper Collins Publishing Company.

Girls in Aviation Day is designed to introduce and educate girls from 8-17 years old on the various career choices and lifestyle possibilities offered by the aerospace and aviation industries.

Both have been tradi-

tionally male-dominated fields, with just seven percent or less of the world's pilots being female, according to statistics provided by the Federal Aviation Agency.

Last year, an estimated 9,700 girls participated in 74 separate Girls in Aviation Day events worldwide according to the Women in Aviation International website.

The local Girls in Aviation Day event on Oct. 6, is being hosted by the Women in Aviation's War Eagle Chapter and sponsored in part by Chicken Salad Chick at the Auburn University Regional Airport.

There will be activity booths, static display aircraft and vendors from various aviation companies, and Girl Scouts will be able to earn the Aviation Fun Patch.

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Little is enjoying living near family and has made new friends since living there. She also stays in contact with Auburn and Opelika friends, including her former teachers at Auburn. Little graduated with a degree in textile and clothing design and received numerous awards.

After graduating, she had offers in New York but decided to accept the position as fashion director at Gayfer’s in Albany, Georgia. Gayfer’s was the largest department store near Plains, Georgia., and after Jimmy Carter was elected President, Rosalyn, her mother and Jimmy’s mother, Miss Lilian, came to Gayfer’s for clothes.

Little enjoyed meeting them and assisting with gowns for the Inaugural Ball. While Rosalyn made her gown, Little assisted her mother and Miss Lillian with gowns.

“It was such fun,” she remembers. “I learned so much. They would come in with Georgia Highway Patrolmen. Every time Miss Lillian came in, she brought a burlap bag full of Georgia peanuts for the store manager.”

In 1983, Little moved back to Auburn when her daughter was two years old. A year later Lucy Winn’s father died. Little went to work as fashion director for Gayfer’s at the Auburn Mall. She worked with the Gayfer Girl Teen Board and produced numerous fashion and charity events for the Heart Association, American Cancer Society and East Alabama Medical Center.

Little left Gayfer’s in 1994 and opened a boutique “Touch of Lucy,” which was a part of “The Shops on the Corner” of Magnolia and Ross for several years.

Afterwards, she worked in real estate for a while and had other jobs before retiring.

Being a Christian, Little felt God was leading her to adopt her daughter, Dorcas Faith. It took several years to complete the process and in 2010, she traveled to Ghana in West Africa to bring the 13-year-old home.

“Over the years of working with hundreds of Gayfer Girls, God was preparing me to love an adolescent girl from half way around the world.

God continues to teach me that through pain, He sustains us and provides blessings more than we could ever hope for or imagine,” Little said.

After Dorcas graduated from high school, they moved to Dadeville.

Little always felt a connection to Tallapoosa County since Sam Houston, who fought at Horseshoe Bend, is a distant relative. She enjoys her church and having Lucy Winn and her family close.

“Family is very important to me,” says Little.

“There is nothing I would rather do than sit around the table with my family eating food I prepared.”

Shrimp Creole is a favorite recipe, which is one of her standbys for company. She can easily find red shrimp at a nearby grocery store.

Little has a fondness for creole dishes.

When someone recently brought her “a mess of okra” she tried a gumbo recipe with shrimp, but it took a long time to prepare.

The Tomato Pie is another favorite with fresh basil and topped with sharp cheddar and mozzarella, and the Baked Apples was her father’s favorite dish.

Look over the following recipes and add several to your menus this coming week, as you savor time around the table with your family.

Cipperly can be contacted at recipes@ cipperly.com.

FOOD RATINGS Susie K’s 1801 Second Ave. Opelika Score: 99 Domino’s Pizza 1451 Gateway Drive Opelika Score: 98 Burger King 1400 Columbus Parkway Opelika Score: 98 Niffer’s At the Tracks 917 S. Railroad Ave. Opelika Score: 97

Fratelli’s Ristorante Italiano 1445 S. College St. Auburn Score: 97 Church’s Chicken 1200 Columbus Parkway Opelika Score: 96 GongJoo Korean Restaurant 1445 S. College St. Auburn Score: 96 Fuji Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine 1499 S. College St. Auburn Score: 92

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Nanny’s Old Fashioned Cornbread 1 Tbsp. bacon grease, melted 1 cup buttermilk 1 egg 1 cup cornmeal 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. soda 2 ½ tsp. baking powder Combine all ingredients, mixing well.

Pour 4 to 5 spoonfuls of batter into individual thin patties onto hot greased skillet. Turn once.

Makes about a dozen 5-inch patties of cornbread.

Baked Apples 6 tart apples 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 stick butter Cloves Core apples and peel upper 1/4 of each apple.

Place apples in shallow baking dish.

Mix water, sugar and cinnamon and pour over apples. Divide butter in 6 parts and place 1 piece in center of each apple. Stick 2-3 cloves into each apple. Bake for 30 minutes in 300 degree oven, basting as needed.

Cheese Ring 16 oz. sharp shredded cheese 16 oz. mild shredded cheese 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise Preserves or jelly of choice Thoroughly mix all ingredients together.

Put in a mayonnaise greased Bundt pan and chill overnight. Remove to a serving plate and fill center with preserves or jelly.

Artichoke Dip 2 cans artichokes, drained 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 cup mozzarella, shredded 1 cup Parmesan, shredded 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. garlic, pressed Salt and pepper Mix well; pour into greased ovenproof container. Bake at 350 degrees until brown and bubbly. Serve with assorted crackers, corn chips or raw vegetables.

Cheese Crisps 1 stick butter, softened 2 cups extra sharp cheddar, finely grated 1/2 cup Parmesan, finely grated 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 cup all-purpose flour Pecan halves Mix all ingredients together well except pecan halves. Roll dough in log shape and chill.

Slice onto baking sheet. Garnish with pecan half. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Old Fashioned Custard Pie 1 unbaked baked pie shell.

3 large eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 2 and 2/3 cups milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract Beat eggs slightly; add sugar, salt, nutmeg and milk. Beat well and pour into unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Cool. Sprinkle top with fresh ground nutmeg and serve.

Silver Queen Cake Circa 1878 1 cup butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder dash of salt 1 cup milk 1 tsp. almond extract 10 egg whites, beaten stiff Cream butter and sugar. Alternately add sifted dry ingredients and milk. Add almond extract; fold in egg whites.

Pour into 3 greased, parchment lined cake pans. Bake at 325 degrees about 25 minutes.

Almond Filling 10 egg yolks 10 Tbsp. sugar 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 and 1/2 cups milk 2 Tbsp. butter

Tallapoosa County Tomato Pie 1 unbaked pie crust 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 4 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground 1 tsp. salt 1 cup sharp cheddar, grated 1 cup mozzarella, grated Bake pie crust for no longer than 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

Slice tomatoes on a paper towel, and sprinkle with salt to draw out the liquid. Let sit for 10-15 minutes and pat dry.

Combine basil, green onions and garlic in bowl. In separate bowl combine cheeses, mayonnaise and black pepper.

Layer 1/2 of tomatoes on bottom of crust.

Sprinkle half of the basil-onion mixture over top.

Layer remaining tomatoes and sprinkle remaining basil-onion mixture on top.

Spread cheese mixture on top of pie.

Bake pie at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, uncovered, until cheese is lightly browned.

Let rest for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Creole Shrimp 1/4 cup bacon grease ¼ cup flour 1½ cups onions, chopped 1 cup green onions, chopped 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp. thyme 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 oz. can tomato paste 16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped 3 lbs. fresh shrimp, peeled and cleaned 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 cup water 5 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. cayenne Dash of Tabasco or more, to taste 2 to 3 bay leaves 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. curry powder 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 tsp. lemon juice ½ cup parsley, chopped Make a roux of flour and bacon grease. Add onions, green onions, green pepper, celery and mushrooms and sauté until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Add tomato paste, tomatoes and tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and other seasonings.

Simmer, covered for 1 hour.

Add shrimp and cook until done, 5 to 15 minutes.

This dish needs to be made early in the day or the day before so the flavors will blend.

Adjust the seasoning and serve over rice garnished with parsley.

Salmon and Squash in Foil 4 salmon filets 2 cups sliced zucchini squash 2 cups sliced yellow squash 1 cup sliced sweet onion 4 sprigs rosemary 1 lemon, sliced Olive oil Sprinkle olive oil on four squares of heavy aluminum foil, and place a salmon filet on each piece. Arrange zucchini and yellow squash around each filet.

Place rosemary sprig and lemon slices on each filet, and sprinkle with lemon juice.

Wrap the packets leaving room for air in each one. Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 30-35 minutes.

2 tsp. almond extract Pinch salt 1 cup slivered almonds Beat egg yolks in double boiler, adding sugar and cornstarch. Add milk; cook until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in other ingredients. Cool and fill between layers.

Seven Minute Frosting 2 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. water Pinch of salt Combine ingredients in double boiler over water hot enough to give constant steam.

Beat at high speed until it reaches spreading consistency.

Frost cake.

Pumpkin Bread 2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1 egg 2 and 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 cup chopped pecans Mix pumpkin, sugar, oil and egg; beat well.

Combine remaining ingredients and add to pumpkin mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Stir in nuts.

Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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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 256-3071449.

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 8261899 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/beginning-

farms/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 459-0214 or 706-5189122.

• 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.

• East Alabama Gem & Mineral Society meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. Meetings are held at the Covington Rec. Center located at 213 Carver Ave. in Opelika.

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 826-1899 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: • 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.

• 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.

• The Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art holds evening and after-school studio art classes year-round.

Open to all skill levels, art supplies are included with the cost of registration. Call 334480-2008.

• Oct 15 The general election is approaching and the Lee County Voter’s League will conduct a special meeting Oct. 15 (at the usual 6 p.m. start time) to determine League endorsements, to send out announcements, press releases, etc. for voters who want to participate on November 6. League meetings are held at Bethesda Baptist Church; 201 South 4th St. in Opelika.

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Citizens gather for a nonviolence peace walk on Sept. 29

Photos by Robert Noles/ Opelika Observer A nonviolence peace walk, organized by the Samford Court Community Outreach Fellowship Group and Pastor Carolyn Morton, was held last Saturday. The event featured a walk, messages from local community leaders and members of the Opelika Fire Department were present with a fire truck for children to explore.

BigHouse Foundation chosen by Lowe’s as major community project partner

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer The local Lowes Hero’s program chose the Big House Foundation from three different local charity organizations to be their major community project for the year. Local store employees vote on which charity receives the project.

Lowes provided all materials and labor for the project. The project consisted of redoing all the flower beds, painting and building additional storage within the Big House space unit.

Encore Rehabilitation-Opelika is proud to introduce you to Regional Director Trip Garner, PT, ATC

PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. is proud to welcome Trip Garner, PT, ATC, as our new Regional Director in the Opelika/Eufaula areas!

Trip has been a practicing Clinician for 27 years. He received his Physical Therapy degree from Georgia State University and his Master of Business Administration from Auburn University-Montgomery. In addition to being a licensed Physical Therapist, Trip is also a Certified Athletic Trainer with 19 years of experience.

Trip and his wife, Tamera, are the parents of three children and reside in Opelika, Alabama.

We are excited to have Trip join our Encore Rehabilitation Team!

Encore Rehabilitation-Opelika 3501 Frederick Road, Suite 4 Opelika, Alabama 36801 334-521-6644

Encore Rehabilitation-Eufaula 825 West Washington Street Eufaula, Alabama 36027 334-355-6009

Opelika Schools & Sports Inside • opelika schools • lee county schools • community sports

Upcoming Football Games

Oct. 5

Beauregard (no game) Beulah v. Bullock County (A) Opelika v. Calera (A) Smiths Station v. Jefferson Davis (H)

Jones named to USA Swimming Scholastic All-American Team

On the Mark

By D. Mark Mitchell

Opelika using bye week to ready for Benjamin Russell

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he Opelika Bulldogs were off last Friday night because of Greenville High School’s decision to back out of an agreement to play Opelika Sept. 28. Greenville officials informed Opelika of the decision in the spring, after most high schools schedules are already finalized.

Thompson High School, also on a bye last Friday, offered to play Opelika in a two-game home-and-away series after finding out that both teams were open.

Opelika declined the offer, leaving an open date after five games.

OPELIKA AT BENJAMIN RUSSELL Opelika (1-4 overall, 1-1 in region play) travels to Alexander City to play Benjamin Russell (4-2 overall, 1-1 in region play) at the Charles Bailey Sportsplex at 7 p.m. Friday, for a huge region game.

The Wildcats defeated Beau-

regard 35-20, Central Clay 28-23, Selma 25-20 and Chilton County 21-13. Stanhope Elmore and Demopolis beat Benjamin Russell 19-0 and 30-10, respectively.

Both teams have first year head coaches.

Wildcats’ Coach Kevin Smith, like Erik Speakman, was promoted to the head coaching position after serving for many years as an assistant.

The two teams have identical 1-1 region records and have played one common opponent, Selma at home.

Opelika thumped the Saints 66-6 while Benjamin Russell escaped 25-20. The Wildcats, coming off a 23-13 win over Chilton County Sept. 21, have been outscored 121-125.

KEYS TO VICTORY Opelika hits the road for the fourth time in six games. BenSee Opelika, page B3

Photo special to the Opelika Observer

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Opelika High School’s Bradi Jones was recently named as a member of the USA Swimming Scholastic

All-American Team for her outstanding performance in academics and athletics.

The first-ever winner since the revitalization of the Opelika Swim Team, Jones joins 1,621 other swimmers

nationwide in receiving the recognition, which is based on a student’s GPA and their best individual performances in state meets See Swimmer, page B11

Smiths Station holds off late surge from Stanhope Elmore, wins 14-9

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor A mere 24 inches separated Stanhope Elmore from spoiling Smiths Station’s homecoming celebration Friday night as the Panthers eked out a 14-9 win.

Following an intentional safety with fewer than 10 seconds remaining, the Panthers kicked off to Stanhope Elmore’s Jalen Walker

who cut against the grain of his blockers on the return, appearing destined for pay dirt. A gang of black shirts would converge on him at the two-foot line to preserve the Smiths Station victory.

“The whole time I was watching that kickoff, I was thinking one thing: ‘get him on the ground.’ This is the first homecoming game win that we’ve won in five years, and boy did we need this mo-

mentum,” said Smiths Station Coach Mike Glisson.

Stanhope Elmore raced down the field through a well-balanced offensive attack on the game’s opening series before a myriad of senseless penalties bogged down and ultimately ended the drive.

Back-to-back three-andouts by both sides followed before Smiths Station’s Corey Minton faked a handoff to See Panthers, page B3

Beauregard stings Montgomery Catholic 29-28

By Rick Lanier For the Opelika Observer Beauregard’s homecoming crowd had not settled into their seats when quarterback Q. Seroyer rolled to his left and delivered a 45yard laser to Antavious Martin streaking down the left sideline for a score.

Consisting of three plays, the drive covered 80 yards in just under four minutes, a

sign of things to come.

The Knights answered by taking the ensuing kickoff and putting together an impressive seven-play, 56-yard drive of their own, capped off with a 46-yard touchdown pass to tie the score at 7-7 with 4:02 remaining in the first quarter.

On the Hornet’s next possession, Seroyer connected with Isaiah McKissic on a 13-yard pass play for

another score, completing a nine play, 67-yard drive to take the lead 14-7. After a Knight’s turnover, Seroyer cashed in with his third touchdown of the night, scampering three yards for the score to put the Hornets up 21-7 early in the second quarter.

The Knights did not panic. Instead, they scored quickly on their next possession with a 70 yard run down

the left sideline for a score, and then, after a Hornet three and out, they marched to another touchdown to even the score at 21-21 as the half expired.

During the halftime’s homecoming festivities, Beauregard senior Symone Carlton was named the homecoming queen.

After trading possessions to start the second half, Montgomery Catholic scored on

a four-yard pass play to take the lead 28-21 late in the third quarter.

After another series of back-and-forth unsuccessful drives, the Hornets finally broke through and scored late in the fourth quarter with Seroyer punching it in from two yards out, but he suffered an injured on the play.

With the Hornets trailing 28-27 and 3:46

remaining in the game, Coach Rob Carter made the decision to go for the two-point conversion with senior quarterback Sam Harris at the helm. Harris took the snap, felt the pressure and rolled to his right to evade a Knight defender, and found a leaping Isaiah McKissic in the back corner of the end-zone to make the score 2928.

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The Knights had one more chance. An eight-yard run, then another, then a screen pass, and another run, and a quick timeout helped set up a gamewinning 21-yard field goal attempt with just

three seconds remaining. The snap was good, the hold was down, but the kick sailed wide right, with the Hornets winning a 29-28 thriller.

“We knew they (Montgomery Catholic) were a good football team, and we knew the game was going to come down to the fourth quarter. I’m just so proud of our

guys, we never gave up, and that says a lot about them,” Carter said. “I had made up my mind to try and win the game by going for two, and the players made it happen.

What a great win for our football team.”

Beauregard’s next game will be at home v. Greenville Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. C.S.T.

Photos by Rusty Sewell/BHS Hornet Pride Beauregard escaped with a 29-28 homecoming victory over Montgomery Catholic Friday night. Symone Carlton was named homecoming queen during halftime.

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Beauregard Player of the Week Senior cornerback and slot receiver Antavious Martin was named the Beauregard Player of the Week. In the Hornet’s 29-28 win over Montgomery Catholic Friday night, he finished with four catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.

Senior defensive end and running back D.J. Moffett was named the Smiths Station Player of the Week.

In Friday’s 14-9 win over Stanhope Elmore, Moffett finished with 10 tackles, one sack and one carry for the game-winning touchdown.

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Design magazine ranks Auburn University programs, faculty among nation’s best

By Amy Weaver Special to the Opelika Observer Three Auburn University programs and three faculty members have been recognized in DesignIntelligence magazine’s annual survey of “America’s Top-Ranked Architecture & Design Schools.”

As Most Admired Schools, the undergraduate programs in interior design and architecture were ranked ninth and 13th in the nation, respectively.

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jamin Russell will be playing its fourth home game, including its second at home in a row.

You may be asking yourself, ‘why is Opelika playing Benjamin Russell in Alexander City two years in a row ?”’

The AHSAA reclassifies every two years which results in schools changing

The graduate program in landscape architecture is 20th. Interior Design is in the College of Human Sciences, and architecture and landscape architecture are in the College of Architecture, Design and Construction.

The magazine’s rankings are based on surveys of leading practitioners in the fields of architecture and design. More than 6,100 professionals were surveyed this year.

Auburn University is the only university in

the country to have three faculty members named to DesignIntelligence’s list of Most Admired Educators, a category that recognizes excellence in architecture and design education and education administration.

Assistant Professor Melanie Duffey and Lecturers Anna Ruth Gatlin and Kelly Martin are all faculty members in interior design at Auburn.

DesignIntelligence staff consider educators and administrators from the disciplines of architec-

ture, interior design and landscape architecture with input from thousands of design professionals, academic department heads and students.

“Melanie, Anna Ruth and Kelly are inspirational mentors to our students and their colleagues. Their innovative approaches to teaching and learning are enabling Auburn graduates to transcend — and transform — the design industry. I’m thrilled our exceptional faculty members received this

well-deserved recognition,” said Auburn University President Steven Leath.

“Our students receive exceptional career preparation that equips them to lead in growing professions after graduation. These rankings are a reflection of the tremendous value of an Auburn degree.”

The magazine also ranked schools based on 12 focus areas. The undergraduate interior design program at Auburn was included in all 12 top 10 lists: fourth in transdisci-

plinary collaboration across architecture, engineering and construction; fifth in project planning and management and sustainable built environments/adaptive design/resilient design; sixth in practice management, research and healthy built environments; seventh in design technologies and engineering fundamentals; eighth in construction materials and methods and interdisciplinary studies; and ninth in communica-

classification and Regions.

Opelika’s new region consists of six teams including: Stanhope Elmore, Selma, Calera, Benjamin Russell and Wetumpka.

Despite being off to their worst start since 1980, Opelika can finish second in the region and host a first-round playoff game by winning their next three games. The Bulldogs can finish 5-4 overall by winning their final four games.

Although Benjamin Russell is 4-2 and playing at home,

look for the Bulldogs to bring home a “W” Friday night. Hopefully, the week off helps the players recover from injury and the wear and tear a body endures playing football.

ON THE AIR Fans can listen to the broadcast of Opelika vs Ben Russell on WKKR 97.7 Kicker Fm or online at kickerfm.com, starting at 6:30 p.m.

High school football fans can keep up with high school football by tuning in to our i-Heart

radio stations.

You can listen to “On the Mark” Sports radio show, from 7-9 a.m. Monday-Friday on WTLM 1520 AM and online at wtlmam.com/ listen live or download the i-Heart Radio app and search “On the Mark.”

OHS / MAINSTREET GYM RENOVATIONS Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, making an appearance on “On the Mark” Radio show, announced the City of Opelika will

help renovate the Mainstreet Gym inside Opelika High School.

This gym was part of the original school that opened in 1974. Opelika City Schools built a new smaller gym several years ago in an attempt to upgrade basketball facilities.

“We have a firstclass School, first-class performing arts center, first-class band and choir buildings, first-class stadium and indoor faculty, baseball field and track,” Fuller said.

“Our kids deserve better. Coaches (Devin) Booth and (John) Wadsworth are wonderful coaches and they deserve better. It will be better for all when completed” Fuller said the process has started and did not mention details or expected date of completion.

D. Mark Mitchell is sports director for iHeart Media, Alabama Dixie Boys state director and vice president of the A-O Sports Council.

punt by the Mustangs late in the second quarter set up the Panthers with prime field position inside the Stanhope Elmore 20-yard line. Two ensuing field goal attempts (a retry following a roughing the kicker penalty) by Chance Walker missed the mark, leaving the score tied at halftime.

During the halftime performance, the Smiths Station Marching Band performed an extended rendition of “My Girl” by The Tempations as the homecoming court was announced. Senior Jordan Bragg was announced as the homecoming queen.

D.J. Moffett and the rest of the Panther front seven dominated the second half, making up for an offense bogged down by inept line play and overall poor execution.

Tied 7-7 with fewer than seven minutes to play in the fourth quarter, Moffett took out his frustrations on Mustang defenders, running through three arm tackles en route to a seven-yard

TD. Walker banged the extra point through to give Smiths Station a 14-7 lead, which they never relinquished.

After the game, Glisson beamed when describing the character and grit of his team that is now 4-2 overall and well in control of its own playoff destiny.

“There’s not a group I’d wanna coach more than that group over there in the black (and silver).

They’re fighters, they’re great kids from great families and an outstanding community,” Glisson said. “I’m proud to be here and I’m happy to be here and so happy to be a part of this.”

Smiths Station will host Jefferson Davis next Friday night in a pivotal region match-up. The Volunteers, 1-4 overall, won their first game of the season last week v.

Sidney Lanier 26-21.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

C.S.T. Panther Stadium is located along Lee Road 298, adjacent to the Smiths Station Government Center.

Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation, Lee County Farmers Federation award Auburn students with scholarships

Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn University students Julia Lawrence, James Dowdell, Brock Pittman and Jack Slay of Lee County received $1,750 in scholarships from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation and Lee County Farmers Federation. They were recognized at the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Scholarship Reception at the Ham Wilson Livestock Arena in Auburn Sept. 20. From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Slay, Pittman, Dowdell, Lawrence, Lee County Farmers Federation President Mahlon Richburg, Federation District 7 Director Joe Lambrecht and Federation Southeast Area Vice President George Jeffcoat. Not pictured is recipient Walker Davidson.

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running back L.C. Harris on a read-option play for a 59-yard gain to ignite the Panther faithful. A play later, Harris plowed in from three yards out for the first score of the game, giving the Panthers a 7-0 lead with 1:40 left in the first quarter.

Stanhope Elmore swapped quarterback play between Jeremy Powers and Kerenski McGhee from the second through fourth quarters, but Powers led the Mustangs on their one and only scoring drive.

Relying on designed quarterback keepers and bootleg passing plays, the Mustangs raced down the field, setting up a powerful nine-yard TD burst from junior running back Travarasia Duncan to tie the game midway through the second quarter.

A questionable fake

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SUSCC receives $12,000 grant from Gene Haas Foundation Special to the Opelika Observer The Computer Numerical Controlled Machining Program at Southern Union State Community College has received a grant from the Gene Haas Foundation that will provide scholarships for students majoring in the program area.

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded a $12,000 grant to the CNC Program to provide financial assistance to students who plan to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing. The program has yet to determine how

many scholarships the funds will create, but is grateful to have the support of Gene Haas as they prepare students for this rewarding career.

Southern Union is proud to partner with manufacturing leaders, such as the Gene Haas Foundation, to ensure its technical training programs are offering 21st century machining skills. The scholarships supported by this donation will make opportunities available to deserving students who are enthusiastic about pursuing machining as a career while helping create a pipeline of skilled

technicians for the manufacturing companies in East Alabama and beyond.

The foundation was created by its namesake, Gene Haas, the owner of Californiabased Haas Automation and co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. Haas began this foundation in 1999 to fund the needs of the local community and other deserving charities. His commitment to the importance of manufacturing in the United States incited him to grow his personal foundation and direct his foundation board to focus on manufacturing education and grants

Special to the Opelika Observer

Gene Haas Foundation representative, Darrin Pruitt, presented Darin Baldwin, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development, along with CNC machining students and faculty member Alvin McCormick a $12,000 check to support scholarships for students enrolled in Southern Union’s CNC machining program. The gift will be used to fund scholarships for students demonstrating financial need and enrolled full-time in the second year of the CNC machining program at Southern Union.

for scholarships for students entering the field.

Southern Union

has an on-going relationship with the foundation, as well as the local

Haas Factory Outlet.

Last April, Southern Union hosted the first See SUSCC, page B7

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Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Opelika Bulldog Youth football season is underway. For more information about the league or other Parks and Recreation programs, visit www.opelika-al.gov.

“ IT WAS CLEAR THAT SOMETHING SPECIAL WAS HAPPENING...

I SENSED EMOTIONAL DEPTHS I’D NEVER BEFORE IMAGINED.”

YEKWON SUNWOO OCTOBER 3, 2018

– Dallas Morning News

Gold medalist of the Fifteenth Van Cli b u r n I n te r n a tion a l Pi an o Competition, 2 8 -year -old pianist Ye kwo n S u n woo h a s been hailed for “ his total command ove r th e in str u m e n t a n d its expr essiveness” (San Fr ancisco Exa m in e r ) .

A power ful and vir tuosic per for mer, he is th e fir st K or e a n to win Clibur n g old.

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pelika O Observer ORDINANCE NO. 018-18 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama (the “City”) as follows: Section 1. FINDINGS. The Council has determined and hereby finds and declares that the following facts are true and correct: (a) 280 Land Company, LLC heretofore submitted to the City a development plan for a planned unit development (“PUD”) entitled Hidden Lakes Subdivision South PUD on approximately 205.84 acres. (b) The proposed development is located in a R-3 District (low-density residential district) and is located on the southside of Sportsplex Drive and north of West Point Parkway. (c) The property described in Section 3 below will be developed as a unified, mixed residential and commercial development consisting of 351 single-family lots, 42 townhouse lots/units, a commercial support component and a chapel/event center. (d) The amenities for the development will include two (2) recreational lakes, walking trails, managed recreational areas and open spaces. (e) The Planning Commission heretofore conducted a public hearing on the proposed development and referred to the City Council its recommendation to approve the proposed development. (f) It is advisable and in the interest of the City and the public interest that the property described in Section 3 below should be developed as a unified mixed residential and commercial development.

Section 2. APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN. The Development Plan as submitted for review is hereby approved and affirmed as required by Section 8.18N of the Zoning Ordinance of the City.

Section 3. DESIGNATION OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. The official Zoning Map is hereby amended and the zoning classification for the following parcel of land shall be changed from a R-3 district (low-density district) to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) on the official zoning map of the City.

A tract or parcel of land containing 205.84 acres located partly in Section 4, Township 19 North, Range 27 East and partly in Section 33, Township 20 North, Range 27 East, Lee County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at the southwest corner of said Section 33; thence N87°53’57”E 294.89 feet to the point of beginning; thence N88°22’05”E 1919.36 feet; thence N22°53’11”E 989.57 feet; thence N00°54’33”W 395.00 feet to the south right-ofway limit of Sportsplex Road; thence along said right-of-way limit N89°09’39”E 377.01 feet; thence continue along said rightof-way limit S00°50’21”E 25.00 feet; thence continue along said right-of-way limit N89°09’39”E 250.00 feet; thence continue along said rightof-way limit N00°50’21”W 25.00 feet; thence continue along said right-of-way limit N89°09’39”E 244.65 feet; thence southeasterly along said right-of-way limit along a curve to the right having a radius of 4940.00 feet, an arc length of 568.50 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S87°32’32”E 568.19 feet; thence continue along said right-of-way limit S05°45’17”W 25.00 feet; thence southeasterly along said right-of-way limit along a curve to the right having a radius of 4915.00 feet, an arc length of 80.00 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S83°46’45”E 80.00 feet; thence continue along said right-of-way limit N06°41’14”E 25.00 feet; thence southeasterly along said rightof-way limit along a curve to the right having a radius of 4940.00 feet, an arc length of 293.24 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S81°36’44”E 293.20 feet; thence continue along said rightof-way limit S79°54’42”E 567.98 feet; thence southeasterly along said right-of-way limit along a curve to the right having a radius of 1940.00 feet, an arc length of 300.56 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S75°28’24”E 300.25 feet; thence leaving said Sportsplex Road right-of-way S01°08’10”E 695.49 feet; thence S29°02’36”W 363.82 feet; thence S20°07’40”E 300.26 feet to the north right-of-way limit of West Point Parkway; thence along said right-of-way limit S55°28’34”W 103.42 feet; thence continue along said rightof-way limit S34°59’51”E 9.76 feet; thence continue along said right-of- way limit S55°02’47”W 360.33 feet; thence southwesterly along said right-of- way limit along a curve to the right having a radius of 3234.00 feet, an arc length of 582.51 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of S61°32’22”W 581.72 feet; thence

continue along said right-of-way limit S66°39’57”W 1815.47 feet; thence leaving said right-of-way limit N00°15’13”W 215.42 feet; thence S69°16’30”W 81.27 feet; thence S71°03’53”W 80.20 feet; thence S72°13’04”W 62.82 feet; thence S73°51’57”W 78.95 feet; thence S75°17’41”W 78.35 feet; thence S00°32’02”W 15.51 feet; thence S77°27’08”W 81.62 feet; thence S78°49’18”W 81.23 feet; thence S80°48’37”W 81.31 feet; thence S81°21’42”W 80.11 feet; thence S83°30’09”W 80.40 feet; thence S85°09’22”W 88.21 feet; thence S86°28’53”W 60.34 feet; thence S88°23’10”W 87.88 feet; thence N01°57’55”W 59.99 feet; thence S88°08’27”W 199.70 feet; thence N01°42’37”W 399.93 feet; thence S88°11’51”W 316.33 feet; thence S87°55’54”W 343.45 feet; thence S01°38’20”E 659.51 feet to the north right-of-way limit of West Point Parkway; thence along said right-of-way limit S88°03’50”W 78.02 feet; thence N76°02’11”W 235.15 feet; thence N66°03’10”W 88.33 feet; thence N01°16’21”W 1517.23 feet to the point of beginning.

Section 4. RETENTION OF COPIES OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN. Copies of the Development Plan shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk, City Planner, City Engineer and Building Official and shall be open for public inspection.

Section 5. REPEALER. Any ordinance or part thereof in conflict with provisions of this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption, approval and publication as required by law.

Section 7. PUBLICATION. This Ordinance shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of October, 2018. /s/ Eddie Smith PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK TRANSMITTED TO MAYOR on this the 3rd day of October, 2018. /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK ACTION BY MAYOR APPROVED this the 3 rd day of October, 2018. /s/ Gary Fuller MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK Legal Run 10/03/2018

ORDINANCE NO. 019-18 ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA TO ADD A NEW ARTICLE XVI ENTITLED “TRUCK ROUTES”; ESTABLISHING TRUCK ROUTES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROHIBITING THE OPERATION UPON RESIDENTIAL STREETS OF CERTAIN TRUCKS CLASSIFIED BY LENGTH, WEIGHT, SIZE, NUMBER OF AXLES AND CARGO; SETTING FORTH LIMITED EXCEPTIONS; IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF ADVISORY SIGNAGE; REPEALING CURRENT SECTION 16-68; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Opelika, Alabama (the “City”) as follows: Section 1. Amendment. That Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Opelika, Alabama, is hereby amended to add a new Article XVI entitled “TRUCK ROUTES” to read as follows: ARTICLE XVI TRUCK ROUTES SEC. 16-450. FINDINGS. The Council adopts the following findings of fact: (a) The City’s local and collector streets are not designed or constructed to sustain consistent traffic by large trucks and other heavy vehicles and are susceptible to damage from excessive use thereby. (b) The City’s local and collector streets are typically narrow and their width is often further constrained by the presence of other on-street parking areas. (c) The City’s local and collector streets typically contain relatively small corner and centerline radiuses impeding the turning ability of larger vehicles. (d) The City’s arterial roadways are designed and constructed to higher road bearing standards than the City’s local and collector streets. (e) Widespread operation of large trucks and other heavy vehicles upon the City’s residential streets will likely cause extensive damage

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to street surfaces and require costly, repeated repairs at the City’s expense and would jeopardize vehicular and pedestrian safety. (f) Limiting truck routes established by this article will provide an adequate opportunity for truck circulation while simultaneously protecting local street. (g) Limiting the vehicular transport of hazardous and/or radioactive materials to truck routes established by this article will help to ensure a more expedient and effective emergency response in the event of an accident or spill. (h) The regulations contained in this article are a lawful and appropriate exercise of the City’s police power and will serve the public health, safety and welfare.

SEC. 16-451. DEFINITIONS. The following words and phrases when used in this article, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section: (a) “City” means the City of Opelika, Alabama. (b) “Deviating truck” means a truck which leaves and departs from a truck route while traveling inside the City. (c) “Person” means any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind. (d) “Semi-trailer” means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property used in conjunction with a motor vehicle and so constructed that some or part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle. (e) “Trailer” means a vehicle designed for carrying persons or property on its own structure and being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon any other vehicle. (f) “Truck” means any motor truck, truck tractor, motor truck and trailer combination or truck tractor and semi-trailer combination (excluding buses and recreational vehicles) and used and maintained for the transportation of persons for hire, compensation or profit, or designed, used or maintained primarily for the transportation of property, which: (1) exceeds twenty-six feet (26’) in total length; or (2) exceeds 11,000 pounds gross weight, including load; or (3) has more than three axles; or (4) transports hazardous or radioactive cargo. (g) “Truck route” means a way over certain streets, as designated herein, over and along which trucks coming into, traveling in or going out of the City must operate. (h) “Truck tractor” means a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing another vehicle and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. (i) “Vehicle” means a device by which a person or property may be propelled, moved or drawn upon a highway. Trailers, semi-trailers and truck tractors are considered vehicles.

SEC. 16-452. TRUCK ROUTES: DESIGNATED The following street and portions of streets are designated and established as truck routes: (a) U.S. Highway 280 beginning at the northwestern City limits, to Exit 58 of Interstate 85, to Exit 62 of Interstate 85, then running parallel with U.S. Highway 431 south and extending east to the City limits, (b) U.S. Highway 431 beginning at the northern City limits, crossing Interstate 85 at Exit 62, then running parallel with U.S. Highway 280 east, and extending east to the City limits, (c) U.S. Highway 29 beginning at the City's eastern City limits, to Interstate 85 at Exit 64, then running parallel with Interstate 85 to the City’s western City limits, (d) Alabama Highway 51 from Interstate 85 at Exit 60, and running south to the City limits, (e) Alabama Highway 169 branching off from Alabama Highway 51 and extending southeast to the City limits; and (f) South on South Fox Run Parkway from the intersection of U.S. Highway 431 and Torbert Boulevard to McCoy Street, then to Geneva Street, then south to Interstate 85, at Exit 60, (g) Northpark Drive from Anderson Road to its northern terminus, (h) Interstate 85 beginning at the southwestern City limits and extending to the northeastern City limits, (i) Veterans Parkway from the intersection of Pepperell Parkway to the intersection of Birmingham Highway (US 280), (j) South Uniroyal Road from the intersection of Crawford Road (AL 169) to the intersection of Columbus Parkway (US 280), (k) North Uniroyal Road from the intersection of Columbus Parkway (US 280) to the intersection of Westpoint Parkway (US 29), (l) Pepperell Parkway from the western City limits to the intersection of Pleasant Drive, at which time the roadway becomes 2 nd Avenue until the intersection of South Railroad Avenue, at which

time the roadway becomes Samford Avenue until the intersection of Fox Run Avenue (US 431), at which time the roadway becomes Westpoint Parkway until the intersection of Interstate 85 at exit #64, (m) Gateway Drive from the intersection of Interstate 85 to the intersection of Marvyn Parkway (AL 51), (n) Old Columbus Road from the intersection of Marvyn Parkway (AL 51) to the intersection of South Uniroyal Road, (o) Andrews Road from the intersection of Northpark Drive to the intersection of Interstate 85 at exit #66, (p) Frederick Road from the western City limits to the intersection of Gateway Drive (US 280) SEC. 16-453. OPERATION LIMITED TO DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES Except as otherwise provided in this article, the operation of a truck shall occur only and within the designated truck routes established pursuant to this article.

SEC. 16-454. OPERATION PROHIBITED. Except as otherwise provided in this article, it is unlawful to operate a truck outside of the confines of a designated truck route.

SEC. 16-455. EXCEPTIONS. The prohibitions set forth in this article shall not apply to the following: (a) The operation of any vehicle upon a street where directly and unavoidably necessary in order to access or depart from a Destination Point. When a Destination Point is not located immediately adjacent to a designated truck route, the vehicle operator shall access and/or depart from the Destination Point using the shortest and most direct City arterial route to and from the nearest designated truck route. (b) The operation of emergency and law enforcement vehicles. (c) The operation of any vehicle owned or operated by the City, a public utility or any contractor or materialmen while directly engaged in the maintenance, repair or construction of streets, street improvements or street utilities within the City. (d) The operation of any vehicle within and pursuant to any established temporary detour route. (e) The operation of any vehicle directly engaged in the disposal, collection or transport of waste, including, but not limited to residential garbage, recyclable material and/or debris, provided that this exception shall not apply to hazardous cargo or radioactive materials. (f) The operation of passenger buses, including, but not limited to, mass transit vehicles and school buses. (g) The operation of any vehicle coming from a truck route having ingress and egress by direct route to and from a restricted street when necessary for the purpose of providing a direct service requiring the utilization of such vehicle or making pick up and deliveries of goods, wares and merchandise from or to any building or structure located on the restricted street, or for the purpose of delivering materials to be used in the actual and bona fide repair, alteration, remodeling or construction of any building or structure used upon a restricted street for which a building permit has been previously obtained. (h) The operation of any vehicle transporting farm or ranch supplies, produce or animals to and from ranches or farms situated along a restricted street to be used by such vehicle. (i) The operation of any vehicle for the purpose of transporting a trailer used for recreational or non-commercial purposes and/or both to and from locations from a restricted street to be used by such vehicle. (j) The operation of any vehicle by a governmental agency when such vehicle is required in providing an essential government service.

SEC. 16-456. TRUCK TRAFFIC IN THE CITY. (a) Outside Origin.

(1) One inside destination point.

All trucks entering the City for a destination point within the City shall proceed only over an established truck route and shall deviate only at the intersection with the street, upon which such traffic is permitted, nearest to the destination point. Upon leaving the destination point, a deviating truck shall return to the truck route by the shortest permissible route.

(2) Multiple inside destination points. All trucks entering the City for multiple destination points shall proceed only over established truck routes and shall deviate only at the intersection with the street upon which such traffic is permitted, nearest to the first destination point. Upon leaving the first destination point, a deviating truck shall proceed to other destination points by the shortest direction and only over streets upon which such traffic is permitted. Upon leaving the last destination point, a deviating truck shall return to the truck

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route by the shortest permissible route. (b) Inside Origin.

(1) Outside destination points. All trucks on a trip originating in the City and traveling in the City for a destination point outside the City shall proceed by the shortest direction over streets on which such traffic is permitted to a truck route as herein established.

(2) Inside destination points. All trucks on a trip originating in the City and traveling in the City for destination points in the City shall proceed only over truck routes or streets upon which such traffic is permitted intersecting with truck routes nearest the destination point.

SEC. 16-457. SIGNAGE. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to ensure that appropriate signage is posted and maintained advising the public of the regulations imposed by this article.

SEC. 16-458. DETOURS. The Engineering Department shall have the authority to designate additional temporary truck routes for the purpose of directing and controlling traffic along necessary detours or between designated truck routes and construction projects or other areas where commercial vehicles are required to be employed over extended periods of time. Such temporary routes, when so designated, shall be posted with appropriate signs as temporary truck routes, and the use of such routes shall be subject to the same conditions as set forth in this article for permanent truck routes.

SEC. 16-459. PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF ARTICLE. (A) Any person violating any provisions of this article or any rule or regulation made pursuant to this article shall be punished as follows: (1) For a first conviction by a fine of not less than $100.00 (2) For a second conviction by a fine in the amount of $200.00 (3) For a third or subsequent conviction by a fine of $500.00 and imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days.

Section 2. REPEALER. Section 16-68 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed..

Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance.

Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance and the article hereby adopted shall take effect and be enforced immediately upon its adoption, approval and publication as required by law.

Section 5. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk of the City of Opelika, Alabama is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of October, 2018. /s/ Eddie Smith PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA, ALABAMA ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK TRANSMITTED TO MAYOR on this the 3rd day of October, 2018. /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK ACTION BY MAYOR APPROVED this the 3 rd day of October, 2018. /s/ Gary Fuller MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ R. G. Shuman CITY CLERK Legal Run 10/03/2018

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION ACTION Eric Scott Bail, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Brittany Ainley’s Verified Petition for Modification of Custody and Support within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication of this notice, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No. DR-2016900327.01, Circuit Court of Lee County.

MARY ROBERSON, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Lee County.

KIMBERLY DEAN P.O. Box 231 Opelika, AL 36803 Attorney for Brittany Ainley Legal Run 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 & 10/3

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR LEE COUNTY ALABAMA[Domestic Relations Division] IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF JESSICA PIERCE RHINEHART, Plaintiff/Wife v. PHILLIP EVERETT RHINEHART, Defendent/Husband CASE NO. 43-DR-2018900260.00 NOTICE OF DIVORCE ACTION PHILLIP EVERETT RHINEHART, Defendent, whose where-

abouts are unknown must answer JESSICA PIERCE RHINEHART, Plaintiff’s Compalint for Divorce and other relief by the 26th day of November 2018, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in the above-captioned case number 43-DR-2018-900260.00, now pending in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama.

DONE this 13th day of September, 2018.

MARY B. ROBERSON CIRCUIT COURT LEE COUNTY ALABAMA Legal Run 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/18

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ALLEN WALKER, 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 19th day of September, 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.

JOHN G. WALKER Personal Representative Robert H. Pettey Samford & Denson, LLP P.O. Box 2345 Opelika, AL 36803-2345 (334) 745-3504 Legal Run 9/26, 10/3, & 10/10/18

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of Charles Norman Witte Deceased NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO BE PUBLISHED Letters of Administration on said deceased having been granted to HON. SUSAN HUFFSTUTLER, Administrator on this the 17th day of September, 2018, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of 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. BY: James E. Hall, Attorney for Administrator.

Legal Run 9/26, 10/3 & 10/10/18

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 1412 Opelika Road. Auburn AL, 36830 on 10/17/2018 at 2:00 p.m.

Mark Brumbeloe Unit# 255 194 Winterset Ln Notasulga, AL, 36866 Books and boxes Mark Brumbeloe Unit# 256 194 Winterset Ln Notasulga, AL, 36866 Books and boxes Madeline Meredith Unit# V380 7215 Breitenfield Vestavia, AL, 35242 Dorm items/small apartment furniture boxes etc.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Legal Run 9/26 & 10/3/18

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Extra Space Storage 1242 N. Dean Rd. Auburn AL, 36830 on 10/17/2018 at 1:30 PM. Derell Peoples, Unit# 711 333 Aspen Run Birmingham, AL, 35209 Bed, couch, dining set, dresser, entertainment center, mattress, table, bags, boxes, totes Antwameka Dowdell, Unit#501 618 Howard St. Auburn, Al, 36830 Chair, mattress, table, microwave, Tv, bags, boxes, clothes, totes, shelves, toolbox Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Legal Run 9/26 & 10/3/18

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Opelika volleyball claim area title last week OLLI at Auburn to host Dr. Mark Fagan for ‘Wisdom Wednesday’ series Oct. 10 Special to the Opelika Observer

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer The Opelika varsity volleyball team defeated Benjamin Russell to claim the area title last week.

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tion and presentation skills and design theory and practice.

Interior Design’s graduate program was included in the top 10 lists for practice management

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regional Haas HTec event held in Alabama and has in its equipment inventory a computer numerical controlled lathe on entrustment from Haas as part of a

and research.

The undergraduate architecture program placed in seven of the 12 focus areas: fourth in construction materials and methods; sixth in sustainable built environments/adaptive design/ resilient design; seventh in healthy built environments and interdisci-

plinary studies; eighth in project planning and management and practice management; and ninth in transdisciplinary collaboration across architecture, engineering and construction.

The graduate landscape architecture program landed eighth on the list for practice management.

public-private partnership.

“I want to thank the Gene Haas Foundation and the Haas Team for their partnership,” said Darin Baldwin, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development. “We have great instructors, great students and it is great part-

ners like Haas who are dedicated to education that help ensure our students are successful in developing their careers. Together, we make a difference in workforce development in manufacturing.”

For more information, visit www. suscc.edu.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University (OLLI at Auburn) will host its lecture series titled “Wisdom Wednesday’s” Oct. 10 from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art ,located at 901 S. College St. in Auburn.

OLLI members, guests and friends are all invited to learn more about OLLI at Auburn course offerings, social engagements and initiatives.

Dr. Mark Fagan will provide OLLI at Auburn with a presentation on his book “The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail: Its History and Economic Impact,” which tells how a bold, imaginative investment by a public employee pension fund turned into a world-class tourist attraction that helped change the image and boost the economy of an entire state. This book is essentially a 25year case study of this phenomenal economic development project.

The trail is the world’s largest collection of golf courses built as part of one project. Its construction has been compared in complexity to the erection of the Golden Gate Bridge.

More dirt was moved in the trail’s development than in the digging of the Panama Canal.

The trail was conceived

by Dr. David G. Bronner, and launched in 1990. It has evolved into 26 golf courses, eight resort hotels, five spas, 8,000 adjacent houses, and represents millions of dollars spent in commercial development.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is the illustrated historical account of the financial, legal, political, and economic impact details of RSA’s investment in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Such a detailed history could not have been written without the years of economic analysis conducted by the author dating back to the earliest stages of the project. Fagan’s ongoing involvement with Dr. Bronner and those working to develop the Trail made possible the mammoth one-of-a-kind history that is presented in this book.

Fagan, an expert on retirement development, ia a former professor at Jacksonville State University who studied the economic impact for each of the 11 communities where trail sites were built. He received his doctoral degree in

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Social Policy, Planning, and Administration at the University of Alabama. He has assisted the Retirement Systems of Alabama, working closely with Bronner, on various aspects for the development and promotion of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail for the last 25 years.

His groundbreaking work on the economic impact of retirees on an area was cited as a factor OLLI at Auburn offers academic not for credit programs for adults aged 50 years or older through program sites at Auburn University, AUM in Montgomery and the Chambers County Public Library in Valley.

OLLI at Auburn is a program of the Office of the Vice President for University Outreach at Auburn University.

OLLI administrative offices and select classes are located at the historic Sunny Slope property, 1031 S. College St. in Auburn.

For more information regarding this event or to assist the organization as a volunteer faculty member, volunteer service assistant, or sponsor, contact Ileeia A. Cobb, Ph.D., OLLI Director, at 334-844-3105, olli@auburn.edu., or visit www. olliatauburn.org.

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Smiths Station ‘Kisses the Mustangs Goodbye’ during homecoming celebrations last Friday

Photos by Morgan Bryce/Associate Editor Smiths Station High School’s annual homecoming parade was held last Friday, with a route running through the heart of downtown. The parade featured student groups representing various organizations and teams at the school showing their support for the football team’s game v. Stanhope Elmore.

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer Smiths Station defeated homecoming opponent Stanhope Elmore 14-9 last Friday night.

Senior Jordan Bragg was announced as the homecoming queen during the halftime festivities. With the win, the Panthers improve to 4-2 overall.

Opelika, L ee County & A labama Politics Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Candidate introduction: Brian Roberson for LCBOE District 7

By Brian Roberson Special to the Opelika Observer

I was born in Columbus on Feb. 4, 1974. My family and I moved to Phenix City, Alabama, in 1984 and I graduated from Central High School in 1992.

I met and married my wife Shallain Roberson in 1998, and once we married, decided to move to

Smiths Station and raise a family there. We have four children: Kayleigh (19), Abi (16), Timothy (14), and Jonathan (11). Our children attend Smiths Station schools and we are long time members of Philadelphia Baptist church, where I lead worship for our contemporary praise service.

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Inside the Statehouse Mike Rogers shares thoughts

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or some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics.

As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history.

The probate judge and state representative were my mentors. They both had been in politics for decades. Both mentors had taught me a lot of political tidbits over the years. However, when it finally got time for me to make my first foray into the arena, they both sat me down.

I could tell that I was going to get some sage advice since both were present. They gave me one of the cardinal rules of politics – you run your own campaign and never ever get involved in other people’s races.

They said you should be thankful that they elected you to your office. It made sense that it would be arrogant and presumptuous even if you had been in your post for a while that you should not offer your opinion on other races. In addition, the old adage applies – you make one ingrate and hundreds of enemies.

Young Martha Roby learned this old politi-

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By Steve Flowers cal rule the hard way.

As a girl growing up in privilege in Montgomery, she didn’t have the advantage of learning the Rules of Politics.

She was probably more interested in planning for debutante balls and learning to play the piano. She went on to college at New York University and majored in music.

Bill Dickinson served in that same second district seat for 28 years.

He became the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. He never got involved in other races. In fact, his campaign slogan in his early years was “Vote first for Bill and then as you will.”

Another politician that learned a lesson the hard way this year is powerful State Senate President, Del Marsh.

There is an old saying and political truism that home folks know you best. Marsh has made no bones about the fact that he was interested in running for U.S. Senator or Governor.

His calling card to claiming one of these brass rings was that he had made a lot of money in the private sector and could afford to self-finance a state campaign, if he were inclined to spend some of his money. That

remained to be seen.

However, in his reelection bid for his Anniston State Senate District, Marsh did use his large state campaign war chest to buy media spots in the Montgomery and Birmingham media market, probably in order to build name identification for a possible 2020 U.S. Senate run. In fact, Marsh spent $482,674 to his unknown opponents $15,435. Marsh got 52 percent and won by an 8,215 to 7,366 difference. Fewer than 900 votes.

Marsh may as well have lost as far as future statewide aspirations are concerned. No PAC’s in Washington are going to take him seriously with that blemish.

In 1974, Jere Beasley was running for reelection as Lieutenant Governor. He had gotten upstartish and antsy to take the reigns as Governor after Gov. George Wallace had been shot and was recovering. Perennial candidate Charles Woods led Beasley in the first primary and was poised to take him out. Beasley adroitly did his homework. He discovered that Woods had failed to carry his home voting precinct in Dothan. Beasley came back to beat him with a See Flowers, page B11

Special to the Opelika Observer Last week, Congressman Mike Rogers issued a statement after his legislation text, H.R. 4577, the Domestic Explosive Detection Canine Capacity Building Act, was included in the FAA Reauthorization Bill which passed the House of Representatives this week.

“I was thrilled to see my legislation

included. Working canines continue to be an essential and integral part of our national security system," Rogers said.

"These canines are not only more costeffective, but more proficient at detecting explosives than any machine on the market today."

“I have continually advocated and fought for the increased use of canines throughout the transportation sector. As we

continue to see attacks on soft targets around the world, many of these canine teams are worked to their capacity. The text of this legislation ensures the Department of Homeland Security will work with American breeders and the private sector to increase the volume of these animals that are available.

Another addition to See Rogers, page B10

Turner looking to make big changes in District 13

By Morgan Bryce Associate Editor Eliminating the state’s food tax, fighting for improvements to Cheaha State Park and providing greater rural broadband access are the three major platforms of Darrell Turner, a Democratic candidate for Alabama’s Senate District 13.

This will be Turner’s second run for the seat, as longtime incumbent Gerald Dial defeated him by a 54.2 - 33.7 percentage point margin in the 2014 midterm election.

Following is a brief background on Turner and overview of his plans

Turner to improve the quality of life for residents of District 13 if elected.

Background Turner is a lifelong resident of Heflin in Cleburne County. During his four years at Cleburne County High School, he said he began to take an active

interest and role in local, statewide and national politics.

After finishing his technical degree, Turner joined the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters in 1968 as a business representative for the organization, a position he held for more than 40 years.

Currently, he serves as the vice president of the Alabama AFL-CIO, vice chair of labor for the Alabama Democratic Party and is actively involved within the Cleburne County Democratic Party.

Turner and his wife Bonnie have a son named See Turner, page B11

Opelika High School receives community service grant from Sen. Tom Whatley Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika High School recently received a community service grant from Senator Tom Whatley. The grant will support the Opelika High School Swim Team, the OHS Football Team and the FFA program. The grant was presented by OHS Principal Dr. Farrell Seymore. Pictured left to right are: Erik Speakman-head football coach, Karen Bush-swim team sponsor, Ginny Gaberlavage-FFA sponsor and Collin Adcock-FFA sponsor.

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Lee County GOP holds ribbon cutting at new offices

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lee County office was held Sept. 25. Many of the local candidates were there including the State GOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan, Secretary of State, John Merrill and Lee County Chairman Gerald Knight. It is located at 934 Opelika Road in Auburn.

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the FAA reauthorization was Rogers’ language on updating the Screening Partnership

Program. These additions would require the Transportation Security Administra-

tion to act expeditiously when airports wish to use private screeners over TSA and allows that airport to select their own replacement from a list of approved contractors rather than have TSA choose their own replacement.

The benefit of this is that private screeners are then able to use new technology and innovations that meet or exceed TSA’s current capabilities.

Rogers serves as a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and a member of the House Armed Service Committee and House Agriculture Committee.

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I have an associate’s degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College in arts and computer science. After graduation, I entered the IT field at TSYS as a programmer analyst.

I have 20-plus years in programming, with 15 of them spent in leadership. I have also served as a Minister of Music and Youth Music since 1999. I am and have always been heavily involved in the community, youth and youth sports. I am an active

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Platforms Like other candidates in the district, Turner said he will work toward finding a solution to solving the gaps in education and infrastructure, making health care more accessible and affordable and increase the living wage of Alabama workers.

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from B5 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY A. JACKSON, Deceased Case No. 2018-B-163 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take Notice that LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH THE WILL ANNEXED of said deceased having been granted to Benjamin Parr on the 19th day of September, 2019 by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of 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 the time allowed by law or the same will be barred. /s/Benjamin Parr Legal Run -9/26/18, 10/03 & 10/10/18

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Henry Julius Mount, deceased Probate Court, Lee County Case No: 2018-B-168 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take Notice that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of Henry Julius Mount deceased having been granted to Rhonda Kay Mount Thorne and Ricky Darrell Mount on the 21st day of September 2018, by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of 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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member of the Smiths Station Ruritan club and involved with numerous extracurricular clubs with my children.

My interest in serving on the school board more than two and a half years ago which led me to research the position and pray about seeking this office. My love for community, coupled with my love and desire to mentor our youth, has led me to want to serve the students, teachers and families of District 7.

I have a desire to improve our education system and help make it one of the best in the state of Alabama. I believe that to serve the people of Lee County in District 7, there are a few necessities

like accessibility, visibility and knowledge of how our students and teachers interact daily and are educated.

To serve the people, you must be accessible most of the time to listen and council them on the issues that affect them daily as they interact with one another in the schools. You must be visible in the schools on a daily or biweekly basis to know what is going on, good or bad.

It is also a must to be able to understand the technology and resources that our students, teachers, and families use daily in education and collaboration.

Now I don’t know everything, and I am a lifetime

learner, but I must strive daily to leave this city, community, county and our schools better than I found it. It is up to me to impact people in a positive way each time we interact, if we are going to be the best.

I ask that you go to the polls on Nov. 6 and cast your vote for “Roberson for School Board District 7.”

“Together, lets make a change that will make a difference!”

Roberson will challenge Democratic incumbent Napoleon Stringer for the District 7 seat.

For more information, like and follow Roberson’s Facebook page.

Since his first run in 2014, Turner has been an outspoken advocate for eliminating Alabama’s food/grocery tax, which he said is an unnecessary burden on families and individuals.

“We’ve talked about it for 15 years in this state, but nobody seems to be as serious about it as I am. We live in a poor part of the world, and we shouldn’t have to pay a tax on food … we can definitely do better without that,” Turner said.

Funding improvements and upgrades for Cleburne

County’s Cheaha State Park is also a necessity, according to Turner.

“It’s a wonderful place for people to visit and a great boost to our economy. It’s fallen into a state of disrepair, and we need to do something about that, Turner said. “For many who can’t afford a big trip, it serves as a great weekend getaway or vacation spot.

It holds a lot of meaning for a lot of people.”

Extending broadband service to rural areas throughout the district is another priority of Turner’s.

“We’re in the Digital Age, an era driven by technology.

If you don’t have access to the internet, which students in many of our schools don’t have at home, then our education system will of course lag behind,” Turner said. “This is much needed and another issue that we’ve ignored for far too long.”

Turner will face Republican Randy Price in the Nov. 6 midterm elections.

For more information, like and follow Turner’s Facebook page or visit www. imwithdarrellturner.com.

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In the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama; Hardwood, LLC v. Spriggs, et al.; Case No.: CV-2018-900551.00 NOTICE OF ACTION To: All Defendants herein, whose whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence. You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of September, 2018, a complaint to quiet title was filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Alabama, and the following are the names of all parties to the action: Hardwood, LLC as Plaintiff; Sara Spriggs and Midland Funding, LLC, as Defendants, whose heirs, executors and/ or administrators, registered agents, successors, and assigns are unknown and cannot be ascertained after the exercise of due diligence, and which are believed to have claimed some right, title, interest or claim in and to the property described as follows: Lot Number 8, Block “A” containing 1.129 acres, in Crescent Subdivision, located in Section 17, Township 18N, Range 27E, Lee County, Alabama. As shown on plat of survey prepared February 4, 1970, by Philip L. Fretwell, Land Surveyor, Ala. Reg. No. 8113, which said plat is recorded in the office of the Judge of Probate of Lee County, Alabama, in the Plat Book 7, at Pages 204 and 205 thereof.

All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance or lien thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before the expiration of 30 days after the last publication of this notice, or

thereafter suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them, it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE ESTATE OF EDWARD MCCONNELL, DECEASED CASE NO.: 2018-B-192 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take notice that Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to DONNA MCCONNELL HILL, Personal Representative, on the 27th day of September, 2018,

by Honorable Bill English, Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, 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.

Donna McConnell Legal Run 10/3, 10/10 & 10/17

NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROBATE OF COURT OF LEE COUNTY CASE NO.: 2018-B-041 TO: Corey Lewis or any other Unknown Fathers Address Unknown Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama by Daniel Reeder and Michelle Reeder on September 18, 2018, for the Adoption of M.C.W. born August 15, 2018 to Amanda Darlene Winslett. A hearing has been set for the 27th day of December, 2018, at 11 o’clock a.m. central time in the Probate Court of Lee County Courthouse, 215

South 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama. Should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein, with the Clerk of said Probate Court at 215 S. 9th Street, Opelika, Alabama 36801 or appear on the date of the hearing as set above to contest said Petition. Done this 21st day of September, 2018. BILL ENGLISH, Probate Judge.

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IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF LEWIS WARREN JOHNSON, a non-compos mentis (Jennifer Marie Shumack, Conservator and Legal Guardian) IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2015-A-218 NOTICE OF CONSERVATOR’S SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Marie Shumack, the Conservator of Lewis Warren Johnson, a non compos mentis, has filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, the detailed accounts, vouchers and statements for final settlement of his conservatorship of Lewis Warren Johnson, covering the period from June 30, 2016 through June 30, 2018 and that the 5th day of November, 2018 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. has been appointed as the day for making said partial settlement in this Court and that any person interested therein may appear and contest the same if he sees fit to do so.

This the 27th day of September, 2018.

BILL ENGLISH JUDGE OF PROBATE Legal Run 10/3, 10/10, & 10/17

or tournaments. She currently maintains a 3.8 GPA at OHS and turned in a blistering 1:04.21 time in the 100-meter breaststroke during last December’s AHSAA State Swimming and Diving Championships held at Auburn University.

“It was really exciting to see my name on the list. I’m proud and honored that I have the grades and the times to be able to get (this recognition),” Jones said.

At eight years old, Jones said she took her first swim lessons at the recently opened Opelika Sportsplex and instantly fell in love with the sport. “(The spirit of) competing is what really drew me to the sport.

Seeing the results that come out of that is what I love so much,” Jones said.

Nearly 10 years later, Jones still actively trains at the Sportsplex with the members of the Opelika Swim Team.

Balancing her hectic schedule in the class-

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brilliant ad that showed the results of Beasley beating Woods in his own Home Box. The ad simply said, “Home Folks know you best.” The more things change, the more they stay the same in good old Alabama politics.

Speaking of statewide aspirations, Rebekah Mason and Robert Bentley recently launched a website touting ole Bentley’s history as Governor with a hint that the Old Boy might get back into politics.

Mason tweeted that she liked my comments about them getting back into politics that I made on Birmingham television. They seem immune to anything they did in the Governor’s office.

My thoughts were that I wish they would reenter the political arena. It would be good fodder for me. As you know I like to write about the lighter side of politics and they were colorful and a great soap opera. However, they were no the most colorful in Alabama political history.

They are not even close to Big Jim Folsom and Shorty Price.

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 at www.steveflowers.us.

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room and pool can be challenging, with training for meets taking place year-round. With her success in the pool though comes the ability to be a mentor and role model for younger swimmers, a duty that Jones said she does not take lightly.

“As one of the older swimmers on the team, (I thrive) on being able to be a positive influence and leader for younger kids who are learning the basics of swimming and what it takes to do well,” Jones said.

Several Division I programs have offered Jones scholarships, and she said she will explore her options before making a commitment. She plans to continue swimming at the next level and major in a subject closely tied to the medical field.

The Opelika Swim Team will participate in the “Trick or Treat Meet” Oct. 6 at the Columbus Aquatic Center, located at 1603 Midtown Drive.

For more information on Jones’s recognition, visit swimswam.com/ usa-swimming-recognizes-1622-scholastic-allamerica-selections/.

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OBITUARIES William "Bill" C. Floyd 1940-2018 William "Bill" C. Floyd a lifetime resident of Oak Bowery was born in a home in Oak Bowery on October 10, 1940 and passed away at his home in Oak Bowery on September 27, 2018. He was 77 years old.

Bill was known by the community as the unofficial Mayor and Police Chief. He was the owner of Opelika Lawn Care, and served the community for many years in the Lawn Care Industry. Bill was an avid Auburn Fan having graduated from Auburn in 1964 with a degree in Business. He loved to entertain family, hosting family functions at his home. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and working cattle. Bill was one of the hardest working people known to man. Bill grew up working in the cotton fields of Oak Bowery, which is where he got his strong work ethic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma Parker and Clay Floyd; sister, Martha Louise

Benjamin Edgar Edwards 1938-2018 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Benjamin Edgar Edwards on Friday morning, September 28, 2018. As his sisterin-law described him, Edgar was a “warrior” who battled through a twenty-six year struggle with prostate cancer and it’s attending complications. Edgar had many qualities that garnered abundant respect: a great love of family, a calm reserve, thoughtful ponderence and an acute, conservative business acumen. Upon occasion, he did “push the envelope”: most notably his purchase of a red Honda motorcycle in his 50’s, his surreptitious drive to Tuskegee for a sky diving adventure and then an audience repeat to celebrate

Jo Ann Coleman 1940 - 2018 Jo Ann Coleman 77, a resident of Opelika Al, died Sunday, July 29, 2018 in the home of her youngest daughter. Born in Bell County Ky on July 30, 1940,she was the middle child of the late Eliza Williford and John H Sowders. Jo Ann was an accomDyonius “Buck” Dukes Jr. 1933-2018 Mr. Dyonius “Buck” Dukes Jr., age 85, of Opelika, AL passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Memorial Services for

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He is survived by his children, Dedee Manley (Danny), Ginger Lee (Travis), Lisa Barnes (Ray); grandchildren, Will Sosebee (Beth), Kasey Flurry (Dylan), Hayden Shaw, Ragan Barnes, Kyndel Lee, McKensie Barnes, Logan Lee, Katie Manley; great grandchildren, Piper Flurry, Charlotte Flurry; sister, Dianne Floyd Daniel (Eddie); former wife and mother of his children, Virginia Floyd, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

Visitation was held Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Oak Bowery United Methodist Church from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m.

Funeral services were held at Oak Bowery United Methodist Church Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. which Rev. Bill Parker officiated.

Private family interment followed the service.

Memorial donations may be made to Oak Bowery United Methodist Church (P.O. Box 145 Lafayette, Alabama 36862).

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is directed.

his 70th Birthday! He had a keen sense of humor that stayed with him through all of his trials and remained intact until the very end.

A man of few words, he was known to freely extend an “I love you”, “I’m proud of you”, “You are doing a really good job” and “Thank you”.

Edgar leaves a large and loving family to mourn his passing but to also cherish his memory. Foremost among those is his wife of sixty years, Lila Jo Kent Edwards, his three daughters: Laura Edwards Byrd; Jamie Edwards Condon (Mike); and Joellen Edwards James (Cooper). In addition, he was blessed with ten grandchildren to whom he was their “BeeDaddy”: Martha Anne Byrd (Omar Shalaby); Bennett Edwards Byrd and Emma Laura Byrd; Benjamin Michael

plished seamstress, crocheter, and animal lover. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years,Sgt. Ervin H. Coleman U.S. Army, her beloved Newfoundland / Retriever rescue dogs, Bendy and Toe, two brothers (nelson and Robert), and a sister (rose Fay) Surviving are her daughters, Mary Mr. Dukes were held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the 10th Street Church of Christ in Opelika. A period of visitation followed.

Claude Flynn will be officiated.

He is preceded in

Johnnie Marie Amolins 1944-2018

Sara Childs Langley 1930-2018

Johnnie Marie Amolins of Opelika, Alabama was born in Columbus, Georgia on June 23, 1944 and passed away at Bethany House on September 24, 2018.

She was 74 years old.

Johnnie was of the Baptist Faith She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Kater Green. sons, Bobby and Donnie Dowling; sisters, Elizabeth Howell and Iona Howell.

She is survived by her children, Debra Stewart (Lee), Joel Amolins, and Kathy Williams (Tracy); grandchildren, Christy Dowling Joel Pouncey, Corey Freeman, and Trever Williams, as well numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Please contact family for details.

Condon (Allie); Catherine Clark Condon; and James William Hughes Condon; Mary Margaret James; William Cooper James Junior; Angus Edwards James and Sigmon Lunceford James.

Most joyfully, he was also blessed with his first great-grandchild, Zachary Michael Condon, who was born on September 22, 2018. In addition, he is survived by his only sibling, Sam Houston Edwards; his nephews: Judson and Hunter Edwards and their families; his brother-in-law, William Clark “Sonny” Kent and his wife, Barbara, their children: Kelly, Stacey, and Jimbo and their families; as well as his cousins: Sigmon and Tommy Hutchinson and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister-in-law, Nelda Edwards.

Edgar was the eldest

Womack Senn, Phenix City Al. Lillian Anita Womack, Phenix City Al. Vivian Jo Cooper (Elton) Greenwood Sc.; her grand children, Micheal Dobson (Jessie), Sarah Womack Green, (James), Joshua cooper, Jessica cooper, her sister Edith Brooks of Ky. and 3 great grand children.

No services are planned. death by his wife, Janice Hurd Dukes, and his parents, Dyonius Dukes, Sr. and Callie Durden Dukes.

Mr. Dukes is survived by his children: S. Mark Dukes (Denise), Julie Dukes Aldridge (Kenneth),

It is with great sadness that the family of Sara Childs Langley announces her passing on Monday, September, 24, 2018, at the age of 87. A native of Opp, Alabama, Sara resided the majority of her life with her late husband Alton Erwin Langley, in Opelika, Alabama where she was a long-standing member of Airview Baptist Church.

Sara was devoted to her family and poured out endless joy, love, and kindness on everyone she knew.

Sara loved to serve others and often volunteered with the East Alabama Services for the Elderly to teach aerobics and build community. Her greatest joy was often found tending to her garden and

son of Ocie Lee and Cornelia Emma Lunceford Edwards and was born on October 18, 1938 in West Point, GA. Edgar spent his formative years in Shawmut, AL where he became an Eagle Scout. His maternal family included many educators, and his grandmother, Tennie C. Lunceford, encouraged his enrollment at The Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN where he delivered The Chattanooga Times and made many friendships that remained close to his heart his entire lifetime.

Edgar was athletically gifted and excelled at football and wrestling, receiving the Chattanooga All City Football award in 1956, earning the Midsouth Wrestling Championship in 1957, and being honored with induction into the Baylor Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.

Edgar graduated from

Kenneth W. Clevenger 1934 - 2018 Mr. Kenneth W. Clevenger of Opelika, 83, passed away, September 27, 2018 at Bethany House in Auburn.

Mr. Clevenger was born on October 12, 1934 to Mr. Earl and Mrs. Edna Clevenger in Spring Valley, OH. Mr. Clevenger was formally President of Central Bank here in Opelika, and he worked Andrew S. Dukes, Sr. (Sandra), and Carter H. Dukes, Sr. (Susan); his grandchildren: Laura Callie Dukes, Emma Katherine Baker, Molly Baker Mitchell (Andrew), Cloe Madeline Baker, Callie Aldridge Blount (Jacob), Caro-

teaching her children and grandchildren how to work their way around her kitchen. Sara always shared how much she loved the people in her life and hoped that they would love others in their lives just the same.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents Evan Hood Childs and Ethel Jones Childs; her siblings Vera (Johnny) Simpler, Joseph (Lorene) Wilburn Childs, Opal (Foye) Edwin Childs, Harding (Gladys) Childs; her husband Alton Erwin Langley; her children Gary Lee Langley and Borchik.

Sara will be lovingly remembered by her surviving siblings Charles (Louise) Childs and Dorothy Evans; her son Ken (Amy) Langley; her grandchildren Clint (Kelly) Langley, Sara (Jameson)

Wade, Robbie (Amanda) Borchik, Kasey Langley, Kyle Langley, Jessica (Daniel) Santa Ana, and Jason (Lacey) Thomas; several great grandchildren; son-inlaw, Jeff Borchik; daughter-in-law, Debra Kistler; loving in-laws, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Visitation was held in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. which Reverend Michael Brown officiated. Interment followed at Garden Hills Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home directed.

Auburn University and pursued a career in management within the financial services field including the Savings and Loan, brokerage and banking business, first in West Point, GA and then Opelika where he enjoyed a long lasting career as President of First Federal Savings and Loan. Edgar was an advocate for home ownership and gladly accepted Governor Fob James’ appointment to chair the inaugural Alabama Housing Finance Authority selling tax free bonds and loaning the proceeds to low and moderate income residents of the State to buy and build homes. Following retirement, Edgar and Lilia Jo enjoyed time together at Still Waters, Perdido Key, on the golf course, sailing and spending time with their grandchildren.

At 2:00 p.m., on Monday, October 1, 2018 the

family received visitors at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home until the memorial service which began at 3:00 p.m. As it was Edgar’s wish that his family and friends “raise a glass” to his memory, a gathering was held at Joellen and Cooper James’ home following the service. Reverend Robin Wilson officiated.

The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude to the physicians and caregivers who so diligently and lovingly aided Edgar along his health journey: Drs. Brandon Johnson, Robert Patton, John Mitchell and Oliver Sartor, the nurses at EAMC, Auburn Fire Department and EMTs and, most recently and gratefully, Tonya Heard, whom he assured of his love when she left his hospital room the last time. We are eternally grateful for the care each of you provided.

for 20 years in banking in Houston, TX. Mr. Clevenger was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Mr. Earl Clevenger and Edna Clevenger.

Mr. Clevenger is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bobbie Dillard Clevenger; Sisters-in-law: Anna Wiggins and Juanita Fulk; Brothers-in-law: Landen Dillard and Homer Dillard; and numerous

nieces and nephews.

A memorial services for Mr. Kenneth Clevenger was held Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Auburn United Methodist Church Founder’s Chapel.

A visitation was held one hour prior to the service in the chapel. Dr. George Mathison officiated.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial be made to Bethany House in Auburn.

Jeffcoat-Trant funeral Home directed.

line Francis Aldridge, William Aldridge, Hilary Dukes Carrell (William), Andrew Scott Dukes, Jr., Carter Hurd Dukes, Jr., Marion Shook Dukes, and Callie Ryan Dukes; and his sister-in-law, Luverne Hurd.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the “Romanian Mission Fund” -10th Street Church of Christ.

Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory directed.

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atthew’s gospel was written to Jewish disciples in the years prior to the destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70). Tension between the synagogue and the church was continuing to escalate and life was difficult for the follower of Jesus. By beginning his gospel with a genealogy connecting Jesus to Abraham and David (1:1), Matthew is in a sense credentialing Jesus and showing the disciples that He is indeed the Messiah.

The same is true in regard to his record of Jesus being born of a virgin in fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy (v. 18-22). All of this would have the effect of reassuring anxious disciples and helping them to stand firm in the face of opposition.

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Teaching Minister at wouldn’t preHe tells us in v. 23 10th Street Church of vail against Christ in Opelika Judah (and to that Mary’s a lesser extent son will be that Assyria wouldn’t called “Immanuel” either). (which means “God In the midst of apwith us”) v. 23. pearances that sugAnd with that, gested otherwise, they Matthew has peeled were to see the boy away all of the layand be reminded that ers and laid bare the God was with them cosmic essence of in the sense that He his gospel—it is the would be faithful to profound and powerthe promises He had ful news that in the made (Isaiah 7:4-9, birth of Jesus, God 8:9-10). has visited our planet So it is with Christ and its people. God is who appears to an opwith us!

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Church calendar

• Pepperell Baptist Church will hold its 92nd homecoming service Oct. 7. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a message from Rev. Mike Newman. A covered-dish meal will follow the service.

The church is located at 2702 Second Ave. • Pepperell Baptist is offering a Wednesday evening ministry program from 5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for preschool and elementary Children called “Wow-Worship on Wednesday.” The evening program of music, Bible messages for children, crafts,

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

fun activities, and snack begins on Sept. 5. Registration forms are filled out on the first evening. Contact Ryno Jones Childrens, Youth Minister, or Beth Pinyerd at 334-745-3108.

• Christian comedian Tim Hawkins will perform at First Baptist Church of Opelika Feb. 7. Besides comedy, Hawkins is known for his songwriting and singing abilities. For more information or ticketing options, visit www. timhawkins.brushfire.com.

And while it’s true that His kingdom will bring an end to Rome (see Daniel 2, especially v. 31-45), the larger truth is that He will bring an end to the reign of sin and deliver us into a new life (Matthew 1:21).

When all is said and done, that’s what we really need.

We’ve been culturally programmed to think that what we really need is success, status and significance but I’m not sure that isn’t what we need to be delivered from.

What we really need is God with us because that is life in all of its richness and abundance!

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

Verse of the Week

“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,”

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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

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But more to the point, He appears to a nation worn down by sin. No one sits on the throne of David.

The temple is a den of robbers rather than a house of prayer.

The whole country needs to be called back to God but there is no prophet to do so.

From all appearances it would seem that God is not with them.

Then a virgin is with child! Yes, a virgin is to have a child—how can that happen?

There’s only one way it can happen and only one thing it can mean—God is now with them!

They might not have a king on the throne, but they are to have Immanuel among them.

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

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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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