Opelika Observer 10-09-19 E-edition

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Vol. 12, No. 01

Wednesday, Oct. 09, 2019

Opelika, Alabama

“By local people, for local people.”

BigHouse Foundation receives $25k grant from James Spann State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist Program to visit Opelika

Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library to host book-signing event with Spann on Nov. 16

James Spann

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer

Last Thursday, representatives from State Farm’s Neighborhood Assist Program presented Blake and Micah Melnick of the BigHouse Foundation with a $25,000 check for being a top-40 finisher in a nationwide contest held earlier this fall. In the Observer’s original story on the organization’s entry into the contest on Aug. 14, Micah said the grant funding would be used to help expand her organization’s “new-to-care” program for children new to the foster-care system.

Opelika High School graduate Jamie Lowe enjoying, excelling in young legal career

By Morgan Bryce Editor Looking admiringly at a bookshelf containing a biography of his U.S. presidential hero Lyndon B. Johnson, 19-yearold Opelika native and Auburn University junior Jamie Lowe reflects on what he has achieved during his short lifetime.

Graduating from high school last May, Lowe is already two classes ahead of most of his peers, double majoring in psychology and political science. In addition to his loaded college schedule, he works as a judicial clerk in Lee County Family Court Judge Mike Fellows' office and offers separate divorce mediation services.

"I try not to go into

By Morgan Bryce Editor Alabama’s favorite

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between me and another person is that I want to do this," Lowe said.

Lowe's lifelong, innate curiosity, paired with a See Lowe, page A2

Index

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Phenix City-based Mannthey Motor Works expands, opens new shop in Opelika

Jamie Lowe

comparisons with what people my age would or wouldn't be doing. The way I see it, anybody could do what I'm doing; the only difference

weatherman James Spann will be signing copies of his autobiography

By Morgan Bryce Editor Mannthey Motor Works of Phenix City has expanded into Opelika, opening a

COMICS.....................................A16 SPORTS..................................B1 PUBLIC NOTICES..........................B12 POLITICS...................................B15

new location at 3403 Pepperell Parkway last Tuesday.

Founded and owned by the husband-andwife duo of Jeffrey and Jerica Mannthey,

the new shop is the first expansion the couple has made since officially starting the business in 2017.

See Mannthey, page A5

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Eleven new homes built for East Alabama families last week

Lowe, from A1 positive interaction with civil rights attorney and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, guided him to choosing a career path in the legal field.

As a student at Opelika High School three years ago, Lowe took advantage of a program offered through his institution to gain real-world working experience and contacted Judge Fellows' then judicial assistant about the possibility of interning in their office.

Though internships were normally limited to college students, Fellows admired Lowe so much that he extended him an offer to intern, an internship that lasted for three semesters and turned into a part-time job.

Much of Lowe's internship was spent in Fellows' court hearings, observing cases involving child custody or support and divorces.

These experiences in a family law court persuaded him to shift his scope of desired focus away from civil rights.

"People that come before our courts are going through the worst times of their lives, whether it's a divorce case or child custody situation. Through family and juvenile law, I saw an area of the law that I could do great and positive things to institute change, equal or even greater (than civil rights)," Lowe said.

Another rewarding aspect of family court law is seeing divorcing parents agree to work together to provide a better, brighter future for their children, according to Lowe.

Because of the way Alabama's state law is written, a person with or without legal education is allowed to mediate, which helped Lowe get such a young start in the field. However, Lowe has formal certification and training through a seminar taught at Montgomery's Alabama Center for Dispute Resolutions.

With the necessary confidential-

Photo by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer The Fuller Center for Housing, Church of the Highlands, Episcopal Churches, Hallmark Channel, East Alabama Medical Center’s Cornerstone Foundation, Rotary District 6680 and Faith Community Beauregard helped sponsor the 11 homes built for individuals or families affected by the March 23 tornadoes.

Spann, from A1 “Weathering Life” Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Opelika’s Lewis Cooper Memorial Library.

Released June 29 by Crest Publishers, the autobiography chronicles Spann’s life growing up in a single-mother household in Tuscaloosa, his journey to becoming one of Alabama’s and the Southeast’s most beloved and well-known meteorologists, and the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak that ultimately motivated him to write this memoir.

Though Spann has a considerable wealth of writing experience through his blog posts, he said the book-writing process is far different.

"I can write about weather in my sleep, but telling important stories about historic weather events and my childhood experiences is very time consuming. And, for a guy that has very little time, you have to write bits and pieces

of the book when you can," Spann said.

Following his mother's passing last year, Spann said looking through old photos brought back memories that inspired him to complete the project that he had started nearly a decade ago.

"I have never considered my life that interesting, but I now know many people come from similar struggles, and deal with the same issues and ghosts from life events, both current and past. I hope people are encouraged when they read the book, and understand you can live out your dream despite challenging circumstances," Spann said.

Spann currently serves as the head meteorologist for WBMA in Birmingham, an ABC affiliate. He has received a multitude of recognitions, including an Emmy Award in 2001 for his weather coverage.

The event is being presented by the Opelika Bulletin Board, Lewis Cooper Jr. Memorial Library and the Opelika Observer. In addition to the book signing,

representatives from the Lee County Emergency Management Agency will set up a preparedness table and have a giveaway of NOAA weather radios.

“Lee County EMA is delighted to be able to come to this event. We have a great working relationship with Mr. Spann, and we are excited to see him come back to our community,” said Lee County EMA’s Public Information Officer Rita Smith.

Library Director Rosanna McGinnis said hosting someone as well-known as Spann is a monumental occasion for her and her staff.

“We love hosting authors and book signings, but when the author is a personality like James Spann, it adds a layer of excitement,” McGinnis said in a statement.

Copies of the book will cost $20 each and are available at Bubba’s Medicine Shop, the library or online at www. jamesspannbook.com or on the day of the event.

For more information, call 334-705-5380. The library is located at 200 S. 6th St.

ity and separation from Fellows' court that comes with running a mediation service, Lowe said that he is often pressed to consult with others or conduct his own research to find the correct answer when a question arises.

"I learn something new every day. No matter how much knowledge you possess, there's no cookie-cutter (nature) to anything because every case is so vastly different," Lowe said.

Currently, Lowe said he has not decided where will he attend law school, but enjoys living, studying and working in the area he calls home and where many of his friends and family live. His mother Shonta is a guidance counselor at Opelika High School, and his stepfather Thomas is an attendancy officer for Opelika City Schools.

In addition to his planned career within the legal world, Lowe enjoys politics, whether it be at the local, state or national levels. He helped organize the nonpartisan, grassroots "Spirit of Democracy" group at OHS and was an active volunteer with Doug Jones's campaign for the East Alabama region and Opelika Ward 1 Councilwoman Patsy Jones’s run for the Alabama House of Representatives' District 83 seat last year. Wherever he lands after law school, Lowe said he plans to pursue any number of opportunities available in local politics and give back to that respective community.

When asked about his impact on area youth, particularly within the African American community, Lowe said he wants to be viewed as someone who does things the right way in all aspects of his personal and professional life.

"Everything I do, I try to do it in such a way that somebody will be proud of it. I try to hold myself in a way that if someone were doing what I was doing, I would say that it would be the right thing to do," Lowe said.

In his limited spare time, Lowe said he is currently binging HBO's Game of Thrones series. He also enjoys spending time with friends and enjoys reading books pertaining to history or politics.

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East Alabama Medical Center welcomes three new physicians Special to the Opelika Observer EAMC Welcomes C. Dyer Diskin, M.D. C. Dyer Diskin, M.D., recently joined the team in the hospital’s hypertension and nephrology departments. Diskin earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his fellowship in nephrology at Stanford University and his internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.

Following a year of clinical nephrology at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, California, Dr. Diskin received the Satellite Research Fellows Grant to work for Satellite Healthcare in San Jose.

During his time there as a research fellow, he was the principal investigator for “The

C. Dyer Diskin, M.D

Effect of Intradialytic Exercise on the Physical Function of People Undergoing Hemodialysis.” This study helped connect exercise professionals with patients on dialysis to teach them simple exercises they could complete while on dialysis to improve their mobility.

Diskin also worked on the “Trial to Evaluate Anticoagulation Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (RENAL-AF)” to evaluate the use of Apixaban for stroke prevention

in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing hemodialysis.

In addition, he participated in a case series on patients with left ventricular assistance devices receiving dialysis care.

Originally from Opelika, Diskin and his wife Geraldine have been married for three years.

He is the son of Dr. Charles Diskin, who has practiced in hypertension and nephrology at EAMC for 37 years. Diskin enjoys scuba diving and traveling.

Diskin is board certified in internal medicine and is recently board eligible for nephrology. He is practicing at hypertension and nephrology from his offices which are located at 2609 Village Professional Drive, Suite 3 in Opelika.

To schedule an appointment, call 334749-6523.

Special to the Opelika Observer EAMC Welcomes Gretchen Vandiver, M.D. Gretchen Vandiver, M.D., recently joined the team at Pediatric Clinic, LLC. Vandiver earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama and completed her residency at Greenville Health System in Greenville, South Carolina.

Gretchen Vandiver, M.D

Originally from Cullman, Vandiver’s medical interests include newborn

Special to the Opelika Observer EAMC Welcomes Ashley Love, M.D. Ashley Love, M.D., recently joined the team at Pediatric Clinic, LLC. She earned her medical degree from UAB, where she also completed her pediatrics residency.

Love is originally from Dothan, and

Ashley Love, M.D

her medical interests include newborn care

medicine, ADHD and diabetes.

In her spare time, Vandiver enjoys cheering on the Auburn Tigers, gardening and playing with her dogs, Penny, Poppy and Scout.

Vandiver is practicing at Pediatric Clinic, LLC, which is located at 2401 Village Professional Drive in Opelika.

To schedule an appointment, call 334749-8121. and breastfeeding education. She has been married to her husband, Houston, for six years, and they have a 10-month-old son, Sam. Dr. Love is practicing at Pediatric Clinic, LLC which is located at 2401 Village Professional Drive in Opelika.

To schedule an appointment, call 334749-8121.

NEWS AND EVENTS Valet parking service for patients – Beginning Oct. 3, there will be a valet parking service for patients to use at both the Main Lobby and the Surgery Center entrances. This service will be provided by Premier Parking, a valet service company based in Nashville that serves more than 100 hospitals nationwide. The service will operate Monday through Friday and cost $5. The hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Main Lobby entrance and 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Surgery Center entrance.

RECOGNITIONS • Oct. 15 – An Evening of Remembrance, which is a special ceremony to observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, will be held at 6 p.m. in EAMC’s Memory Garden (511 E. Thomason Circle).

There will be a candlelighting ceremony in remembrance of the young lives lost, and names of the children will be read aloud. The event is open to the public.

• Oct. 19 – The 15th Annual Think Pink event, which celebrates breast cancer survivors and raises

awareness of the ongoing battle against the disease, will be held at the Spencer Cancer Center. Registration and activities (DJ Ozz, photo booth, door prizes) will begin at 9 a.m. followed by a celebration walk at 10:30 a.m. The funds raised will benefit underserved and underinsured women in the community through the EAMC Breast Health Fund.

Month-Long Recognitions October 2019 •Breast Cancer Awareness Month • Physical Therapy

Month • Pharmacists Month Week-Long Recognitions Oct. 6 – 12 •Physician Assistants Week • Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week •Healthcare Security and Safety Week Oct. 20 – 26 • Respiratory Care Week • Medical Assistants Recognition Week Day Recognitions • Oct. 12 - Arthritis Day • Oct. 29 - Psoriasis Day

LOOKING AHEAD Special to the Opelika Obesrver Sno-pelika Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting – EAMC and the Opelika Chamber of Commerce are teaming to bring a Christmas season kick-off event to Courthouse Square in downtown Opelika on Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. This free event will include an inflatable snow globe for pictures, giant inflatable slide, Reindog Parade for dogs and their owners, Sounds of the Season caroling competition and a Giving Back Sleigh. The

event will conclude with an official tree lighting.

About East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC) East Alabama Medical Center is a 340-bed regional referral hospital located in Opelika that serves a six-county area. The EAMC organization includes EAMC-Lanier hospital in Valley; between the two hospitals and their collective service lines, there are nearly 3,300 employees in the organization. EAMC is Lee County’s secondlargest employer.

Among the services

that EAMC provides are open-heart surgery and cancer treatment, both of which are highly acclaimed specialties at EAMC. EAMC also operates non-mainstream services, including RehabWorks, HealthPlus Fitness Center, the Diabetes and Nutrition Center, the Wound Treatment Center and the Auburn University Medical Clinic.

EAMC-Lanier has a nursing home, acute rehab unit, detox unit and offers occupational medicine. For more information, visit www. eamc.org.

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. We feel that our patients deserve nothing short of excellence, and we are committed to providing exceptional medical care with respect and compassion.

2000 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 334-749-3411 www.eamc.org

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Baseball

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he last thing you probably want to read about is baseball, even though today was the last day of the Major League season. Believe me. I get it.

Whenever baseball fans talk about their game, they get this punch-drunk tone in their voice.

It’s enough to make you roll your eyes and say, “Oh, grow up, would you?”

But we can’t grow up. If we could, we still wouldn’t because that would be the end. And I’m not ready for the end. Not yet.

I once knew an 84-yearold man with dementia.

He lived in a nursing home. Every afternoon, his daughter would play a VHS video tape of the 1963 World Series. And each time he watched, it was the first time.

I interviewed him. I doubt he knew I was even standing beside him. I will never forget when he held my hand and said, “This is our game, isn’t it, Benny?”

“My name’s not Benny,” I said.

But he was too emotional to care. And I never forgot that.

My childhood was baseball heavy. I went to games before I even knew how the game was played.

I was barely old enough to hold my bladder. But there

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was my father, talking to me about relief pitching, and 300 hitters.

He wore a ball cap. He was lean. Redheaded.

When the sun hit his fair skin he would burn, and his freckles would get darker. He would keep score on a scorecard with a pencil—back when people still did that. And he cussed more freely at games since my mother wasn’t around.

In elementary school, he baptized me in red dirt by teaching me to slide into second base, feet-first. And I still remember my first home run. I was 7.

It might have been the greatest day of my father’s life. It was the fourth inning. Jason Davenport was pitching. My father stood by the dugout, giving me the slow, motivational clap all parents give.

The wind up. The pitch.

I swung. I hit.

And for a few seconds in time, I was somebody.

My father met me at home plate. He didn’t want me to see the water in his eyes.

“Are you crying?” I

See Dietrich, page A5

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ifty years can go by in the blink of an eye. Just ask my best friend. By the time you read this, he will mark half a century on this planet. Tim was born in 1969, the same year as the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. It was the year of Richard Nixon and Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon.

Charles Manson made headlines, and Woodstock became a symbol of the times.

So much has changed in the ensuing decades. Presidents have come and gone. Fashion and hairstyles, cars and music, have all transformed many times over. Celebrities have risen to fame and fallen to obscurity. History has been written and re-written. The way we communicate is astonishingly unrecognizable in comparison to the 1960s. Technology has acquired a life of its own, becoming the driving force behind our daily lives. City maps and

By Wendy Hodge

world maps have been redrawn and relabeled. The universe itself is more known to us, making it seem vaster and yet closer.

So much noise. So much accomplishment. So much to learn and to know.

But, if you ask my best friend, the 50 years since his birth have passed as quick as a breath.

He has lived and worked and loved and laughed. He has become a husband and a father. He has walked through an immeasurable loss and still retained that smile that makes the world pause around me.

He is a lover of water. He is a father who loves his girls through good and bad, through hormones and drama.

He laughs often, deep and loud. His favorite things include caramel cake,

Alabama football and early morning fishing. When he cooks, he opens every drawer in the kitchen… and leaves them open. But his meals are a masterpiece. He sings off key and rarely gets the lyrics right, but his voice is warm and I can’t help but sing along. He hates lines and crowds, but he took his girls to Six Flags… because he’s a fun dad.

In the time that I have known him, he has introduced me to raw oysters and to his oldest friends. He has given me flowers and the freedom to be myself. His family has welcomed me warmly. We’ve gone to estate sales and flea markets and thrift stores. We’ve traveled, and we’ve stayed at home.

We’ve eaten exotic meals and cheap takeout. We’ve learned to read each other’s moods.

We’re still learning how best to support each other when we disagree, which isn’t very often.

See Hodge, page A5

Behind the guy in the red hat

very Sunday morning, when I turn on the TV to hear some football “analysts” tell me what I saw the day before, I know that sooner or later one of them will sagely observe that the winning team won because it was able to “dictate the tempo of the game.”

Once I agreed.

Now I know better.

Now I know that the all-important gametempo is only incidentally “dictated” by a team or a coach or a player on the field or anyone officially affiliated with the schools struggling each to defeat the other.

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asked.

“No,” he said. “Allergies are bad this time of year.”

My childhood was filled with ball games. It was the era of Bob Horner, Gene Garber, George Brett, Darryl Strawberry, Dale Murphy and Glenn Hubbard.

I have an autographed ball from Glenn Hubbard on my mantle. It reads: “Your friend.” He has no idea who I am, but we’re friends. All ball players are friends.

I once saw my father get so emotional over a game that he stayed up all night, sitting in his truck with the radio going. And after one particular World Series, he threw me over his shoulders and ran through the backyard screaming.

When he died, I couldn’t watch baseball. I couldn’t stand the game. It hurt too much. I would try to keep up with scores, but I couldn’t. The last thing I wanted to think about was a stupid game that was once loved by a dead man.

But I finally got over it.

And my life kept going.

New players replaced old ones. Radios were replaced

by TVs. High-definition replaced rooftop antennas.

Goodbye, Harry Caray. My voice dropped, I learned how to drive. Girls tore my heart out. The country

Half a Century

y family and I lost a pretty special person recently. He was 76, my husband’s uncle and a grandfather to me. Everyone called him “Pooka.”

He had suffered two strokes in the last 18 months and when his time drew near to leave this earth, he clearly said to me, “when it’s my time, just let me go.”

We were beside him in his passing - a holy time we will never forget.

The morning following his death, the question came up of Pooka’s obituary, which had not yet been written. Who would write it, and what would it say?

I offered this valuable and tedious task to my

The tempo of the game is dictated by the folks who talk to the guy in the red hat.

Let me explain.

Up until a few years ago, I had not been to many games that I could have stayed home and watched on TV. Most of the games I attended have not been televised.

However, a couple of years ago, with my son enjoying the fruits of an SEC education, I decided I would combine my love of football with his mama’s maternal desire to see her baby boy and get season tickets in the nosebleed section of a big stadium.

By Hardy Jackson So we went to the first game.

It started well enough. Kickoff was right on time. And for a few minutes, the squads banged away at each other as teams should.

Then, without warning, everything stopped and the players collected on their respective sidelines while nothing happened.

The mother of my

son turns to me and asks, “what’s going on?”

I scan the stadium for an answer and find nothing out of the ordinary. Then I saw this guy in a red hat, standing on the field.

He had a head-set. He was talking to someone somewhere about something.

The head referee, the guy who was supposed to be in charge of it all, watched him.

At first I thought an official might throw a flag – you know, sideline violation by someone who strayed where he shouldn’t be.

But, no flag appears.

Then I thought the

guy in the red hat might be the sideline official who keeps the “official” time. He was looking at something in his hand. Could have been a watch.

But sideline officials – the guys who carry the chains, record the downs and keep the clock - were wearing sickly-green vests, and the guy in the red hat wasn’t. He was decked out like a fraternity man - khaki slacks and a white shirt.

Except he wore a red hat.

There he was, on the field, alone. Listening and talking and watching whatever was in his hand.

Then, all of a sudden, red-hat guy waved his arm in a circular motion, like officials do to signal the clock to start and the game to commence. When he did, the referee, the guy who was supposed to be in charge, began to wave his arm in a circular motion, and the clock on the scoreboard started.

And play resumed.

Until, about 15 minutes later, play stops, tempo breaks, and out comes the man with the red hat.

The same ritual is repeated. The referee watches him as he talks to someone somewhere See Jackson, page A5

Legacy: What will we leave behind?

By Bradley Robertson husband’s sister. She knew Pooka well, and I knew she would endear to the task, a final gift and expression of love.

I honestly could not wrap my head around this.

Writing the lasting impression of one human life.

How could you put all that into one, short writing?

A wise friend reminded us that an obituary is

public record, giving it that much more meaning and depth. When a family wants to look up one’s history in 100 years, an obituary will be the details of birth, life, death and genealogy. That thought, in itself, has the ability to set one straight.

We got lucky with our Pooka. He lived a generous and lively life. Leaving all the words between life and death full of fun, adventure, lives touched and well lived.

Unless you have a biography written of you, it’s safe to say, an obituary is your last written legacy, your last hoorah of all you did in life, written in as few words as possible.

Beautiful conversation opened up about Pooka

in the days following his death. Thousands of words spoken about the good man he was here and the lasting impression he left on many. I soon realized Pooka left a living legacy too, one that had the ability to never die nor be tucked away as record. The lifetime he spent loving people and serving people would live on in the lives of many.

I began to wonder, what is a legacy? And what must one do to be sure they leave a lasting legacy?

Well first, to ponder our legacy, we must also know our own mortality. We will all pass from this earth, hopefully into ripe old age, but that’s no guarantee.

We will die. Our things

will not matter. In the end, the only thing that will matter is the impressions we leave behind.

Merriam Webster defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.”

Our legacy is what we leave behind but continues to live on in others’ lives.

Our acts of kindness, our service, our generosity, our laughter, our ability to tell stories, our work ethic - the list goes on. A legacy can also be negative. A legacy left of hurt, pain, bad efforts or simply just not caring. The ideas on both sides are endless. It is personal, and it is different for everyone.

The amazing thing about our Pooka is, I’m

betting he never actually pondered his own legacy.

I’m pretty sure he simply lived out his life to the fullest to serve people and never thought about the impression he left behind.

Today, we can take time to think about it, to bring our legacy into action so we can be sure and leave a beautiful impression for tomorrow.

If you made a list of core values to leave behind, what would they be? What is most important to you?

What do you want to teach others for generations to come?

When you leave this earth, what pieces of you do you want to leave behind?

See Robertson, page A5

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Samford Court Community Group, Pastor Carolyn Morton hold peace march, rally on Sept. 28 Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer The Samford Court Community Group and Pastor Carolyn Morton hosted a "MLK Youth Non-Violence Peace March and Rally" on Sept.

28 at Christian Care Ministries. Beginning at 11 a.m., youth began marching around the neighborhood alongside members of the local Moms Demand Action group and Lee County Voter's League. Other groups in attendance at the event were representatives from the Opelika Fire Department, Opelika Housing Authority, Dr. Marion Sankey from the Dream Day Foundation, as well as Clifford Dowdell.

Mannthey, from A1 Originally from Oregon, Jeffrey stayed in the area after two years the U.S. Army.

Mostly doing mobile mechanic work, he and a friend formed a partnership and moved their growing business into Jeffrey’s back yard.

Eventually, they rented out a small space for a year before opening their own shop last year at 1600 Industrial Drive in

Dietrich, from A4 changed.

A month after the World Trade Center attacks, I watched the World Series with my mother on television.

The President of the United States stood before 54,000 fans in Yankee Stadium and threw the ceremonial first pitch. My mother and I cried together. We hung a flag from our porch. It had nothing to do with the game.

After I got married, I took my wife to see games in Atlanta. We cheered for a losing team, but we did it together. And I once watched the World Series in a bar in Cedar Key, sitting beside an old man who was passed out in a pile of peanuts and beer.

And when the At-

Jackson, from A4 about something. Then he signals the referee who signals the teams and play begins again.

Then it hit me – commercial break.

And I realized that controlling it all, dictat-

Robertson, from A4 The ones that run deep for my family are faith, hard work, generosity and fun. Originally our list was pretty long, but when we got down to the nitty-gritty, these ideas were the most present.

Phenix City. Building a reputation based on their honesty and quality workmanship, Jeffrey said an expansion only two years removed from starting the business was the next natural step.

“I think people (gravitate) toward us because of our honesty. Our philosophy is to treat our customers right, treat them like it’s your own mother,” Jeffrey said. “We try to keep our price point below our major dealerships, but we do a lot of work for them at a good price too.”

Mannthey Motor

Works’ list of services ranges from “regular oil changes to complete engine rebuilds,” according to Jeffrey.

More detailed or performance-based work will be handled at their Phenix City shop. In the near future, he added that they plan to work on diesel-fueled vehicles and motorcycles and expand as part of his goal to become a national chain.

Once the business is fully operational, Mannthey said he expects to have five employees working within the shop, which has 10 bays. Hours

Jeffrey and Jerica Mannthey

of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Hodge,

Saturday.

“Our end goal is to be known for our quality and to get a

job back as close to its original state as possible. We try to be as fast as we can ... but I don’t like telling people a time and being late, but that’s just part of the game unfortunately,” Jeffrey said. “A transmission or an engine can’t be replaced in a day.

However, we (have) and will (always) take pride in our costs, quality of work and efficiency.”

For more information, like and follow the shop’s social media pages or visit www. manntheymotorworks. com.

lanta Braves clinched the playoffs this year, I was in a Nashville hotel room. I was standing in front of the TV set, wearing a complimentary bathrobe. My wife and I jumped up and down, holding each other.

She asked why I was crying.

“Allergies,” I said.

But it wasn’t that.

It‘s that you grow up.

Whether you want to or not. And one day, you realize you’re so far from childhood that it might as well have happened to someone else.

The little boy you were is gone. So are most of his big ideas.

You’re a middle-aged man now, and your freckles get dark when you stay in the sun too long.

But once, you were a baby. Once, you were a boy who wanted to be like his father. It was imitation, combined with

a little hero worship.

Because he was a man who shared his red hair with you. He shared his ballpark hot dogs. His love. And when it came to baseball, he was no longer the steelworker, or the workaholic, but the poet.

Whenever you watch American young men chase a five-ounce ball across green grass, it doesn’t matter if you’re an 84-year-old man in a wheelchair, or if you’re me.

This is our game.

Isn’t it, Benny.

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ing the tempo of the game, stopping play so that sponsors could sell whatever they are selling, was whoever was talking to the man in the red hat.

They are the key, the essential cog in the wheel of commerce on which college football turns. Because of them salaries are paid,

athletic budgets are balanced, and stadiums are built big so there will be a seat for me.

My theory – shared by a number of other observers – is that the man in the red hat is on the phone to someone at ESPN, or CBS, or ABC or FOX, someone who is trying to cram in as many commercials

as they can before fans who are watching the game at home get tired of all the hucksterism and go for a beer.

Meanwhile, folks in the stadium wait while this guy in a red hat talks to some guy in New York who tells him that the game can go on. Then the guy in the red hat springs

into action, signals the referee that play can resume and it does.

Until someone at ESPN or CBS or ABC or FOX decides it is time to sell something.

And the guy in red hat returns.

But he is not in charge. He is only doing his boss’s bidding.

The bosses - the net-

works and the sponsors - are the ones dictating the tempo of the game.

Understand that, and you understand big-time college football today.

Harvey H. (“Hardy”) Jackson is Professor Emeritus of History at Jacksonville State University. He can be reached at hjackson@ cableone.net.

Another biggie on our list was honesty. My husband speaks of honesty often, especially with our kids.

It’s something I always assumed but never put much thought into. We had strong opinions that differed, but in the end, these five principles hold the most value for us.

The cool thing of pondering legacy today is that

we have the gift of putting it into action. It’s like setting our own road map. Or perhaps a compass. It sets the light to lead our way.

“This is who we are and this is what we will leave behind.”

We often lose sight of legacy underneath the busy of life. We can run ragged from here to there and completely forget our pur-

pose. We get lost in work, others, culture, social fun and life in general.

Knowing our legacy can keep us grounded and focused. For what we leave behind in character will far exceed any outside endeavor we will ever have.

Our legacy will reach beyond our families, into all the places we are con-

nected. It’ll be a spiderweb, reaching out to many different corners, connecting people back to fruitful beliefs. Our legacy is our continuation of life, years after our death.

The greatest gift Pooka gave me was not just his legacy, but a vision for mine as well. He left us to create a vision for our family. Thank you Pooka

for blessing us with your life. You will live on in the lives of many, and I hope to do the same too.

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from A4 We’ve given each other nicknames. I call him “gringo,” and he calls me “Applestein.” The stories behind these are far too involved for this short literary venue. But I’ve never been called anything sweeter. We’ve made plans, both shortterm and long-term.

My day starts and ends with his voice, because technology is a beautiful thing.

No matter what my day brings me, it’s his voice I hear when I need reassurance.

We’ve cried a few times, because life is not a straight line.

But mostly we’ve laughed. There is always laughter.

I know if Tim reads this, he will

blush and be slightly uncomfortable. He is not one to draw attention to himself. But something the last 50 years have taught me is that tomorrow is a hope, but not a promise. People can be taken from us in a brief moment. And so it is always a good day to say the words your heart wants to say. And here they are: You are my best friend, Tim. You’re my home. I am grateful for every day we have. Thank you for letting me be a part of them.

This weekend, we will go to the lake and celebrate with his children and his parents. It will be a dual birthday party – his dad is also an October baby. There will be caramel cake and Alabama football and fishing. The lake has been drained a

bit, as they do every few years, so I’ve been told the fishing will be good – less water means better odds for a newbie like myself. If we’re lucky, the lake will be warm enough for swimming. And if we’re REALLY lucky, Tim’s mom will share more stories of times gone by.

Of this I am certain, laughter will be heard across the lake, and I will raise my glass to say, “Here’s to the next 50 years!”

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.

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller recognize the life achievements, contributions of Nancy Parker Boyd by proclamation Friday Photo by Robert Noles/ Opelika Observer In a special ceremony held last Friday, the late Nancy Parker Boyd’s parents Bill and Patsy Parker received proclamations from Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the city of Opelika and its city council honoring their daughter’s life and accomplishments.

Specifically in the city’s proclamation was a chronological description of Nancy’s childhood and life in Opelika as well as her path toward becoming an anchor for New Orlean’s Fox affiliate WVUE 8. It also recognized Nancy’s surviving family members, including her husband Glenn and three children Parker, Piper and Pierce. Pictured from left to right at Friday’s ceremony are Ward 1 Councilwoman Patsy Jones, Ward 4 Councilman and Council President Eddie Smith, Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and Patsy and Bill Parker.

Seventh annual SportsPlex Health and Resource Fair held last week

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer

The seventh annual SportsPlex Health and Resource Fair for senior citizens was held last week. More than 50 vendors were present at the fair, representing a wide variety of local businesses and resources available to area seniors.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: • Oct. 12 and 13 - East Alabama Gun and Hunting Show • Oct. 12 - 8th Annual Fall Boogie • Oct. 17 and 18 - Pine Hill Cemetery Lantern Tour • Oct. 19 - On the Tracks • Oct. 19 - 48th annual ‘Pioneer Day’ in Loachapoka • Oct. 25 - 3rd annual AuburnOpelika Wine Trail

Opelika Historic Preservation Society celebrates 40th anniversary Ann Cipperly’s

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he 1850s Brownfield House on North Eighth Street in the Opelika Northside Historic District appears as though it has been part of the neighborhood since it was built.

However, newcomers may not realize it was once located on South Tenth Street and was moved in 1986 to its current location by the Opelika Historic Preservation Society (OHPS).

While moving and restoring the house was a major accomplishment, the OHPS

has also assisted in other local restoration projects. This year, the OHPS is celebrating its 40th anniversary at the annual open membership meeting Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Brownfield House. Jane Worthington, who has written two books on Pepperell Village, will be the guest speaker.

The OHPS was formed on Sept. 10, 1979, when a group of Opelika residents, who were concerned about the growing loss of historic homes, met at City Hall for an organizational meeting.

OHPS was founded to recognize and preserve Photo by Ann Cipperly the historic heritage of The fully restored Brownfield House at its new home on North 8th Street.

Opelika.

The first open memwho was president of South Tenth Street a founding member of bership meeting was across town to a vacant OHPS at the time, creOHPS. held Oct. 29 at 7:30 ated the floral arrangelot on North Eighth Officers were Tom p.m. at the Presbytements.

Street, which was the Botsford, president; rian Church on SecLocal cooks made former site of Cliff Bill Samford, vice ond Avenue. Dwight homemade party dishpresident; Nancy Shiv- High School.

Young of Charleston, es, while chefs at the As plans were under ers, second vice presiSouth Carolina, the Saugahatchee Country way, various fundraisdent; Joanne Camp, regional officer for the secretary and Forney Club prepared chicken ers were held, includNational Trust of Hisfingers. I am not sure ing a theater gala on Renfro, treasurer. torical Preservation, if the club used Andy’s Feb. 25, 1987 with Founders felt OHPS was the guest speaker.

Restaurant’s recipe needed a headquarters, a pre-theater party After the program, for fried chicken, but at Farmers National which would serve a everyone was invited the recipe ran with dual purpose to accom- Bank. to the Greenhouse Res- modate events. the others in my food Mary Samford and taurant across the street Gene Torbert were co- column to promote the The first major projfrom the church to chairmen of the party. ect was to move the pay dues and become Brownfield house from Richard Moreman, See Cipperly, page A11

It’s all about the SYRUP! Arts Association of East Alabama 48th Pioneer Day at Loachapoka next weekend boasts full fall, winter lineup Special to the Opelika Observer

The 48th Pioneer Day at Loachapoka on Oct. 19 is all about making and soppin’ syrup. In 19th century Alabama, when the cotton was harvested and there was a slight chill in the air, it was syrup-making time.

Farmers usually came together to squeeze the sugarcane or sorghum into juice and slowly cook the juice until it became thick, dark syrup. All the sharecroppers and farmers that worked took home a

By Bradley Robertson For the Opelika Observer

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer few buckets of the sweet syrup to use throughout the year. It may have

been the only sweetener they could afford. As See Pioneer, page A8

The Arts Association of East Alabama is a local organization that serves the Lee County area through the efforts of Director Philip Preston, who is originally from Beauregard and studied piano in college. He has been in Opelika for more than 30 years and has been with the Arts Association since 1981.

“We’ve been bringing major cultural events from all over the world for over

Preston 30 years,” Preston said.

“We’re proud of what we do. Our mission is to make arts accessible to as

many people as possible in this area and to make it

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See Arts, page A8

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Miss Auburn-Opelika crowned ‘Miss Alabama USA’ Saturday night Special to the Opelika Observer Auburn-Opelika’s very own 22-year-old Kelly Hutchinson was crowned Miss Alabama USA at the Gogue Performing Arts Center in Auburn on Saturday night.

A senior at Auburn University, Hutchinson is a communications major with a minor in marketing and plans on obtaining a law degree.

At Auburn, Kelly was a member of the Auburn Tiger Paws dance team and served Auburn Panhellenic as a cabinet member for two years.

She is a member of multiple honor societies.

Kelly has a passion for serving her community by donating her time to support and raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

The crowning was the culmination of two days

Syrup, from A7 tradition dictates, the Lee County Historical Society will have mules or horses demonstrating.

Hutchinson of competition held at the newly opened Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center on the campus of Auburn University. The production theme centered around 80s music and attire in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the founding of RPM Productions.

Kelly will spend the next several months making appearances and preparing to represent Alabama on a national level in the Miss USA next year. the old-fashioned method of making syrup. Visitors may even try their hand at harvesting cane in Pioneer Park’s Crops Garden, and the kids can play mule and turn another syrup mill to make sugarcane juice lemonade.

If one would like to take

Arts, from A7 affordable.”

“We want to provide experiences. People can come and enjoy (events) they already know about or perhaps see something they’ve never seen before or didn’t even know they would enjoy,” Preston added.

All performances are held at the Opelika Performing Arts Center, located at Opelika High School.

The state-of-the-art facility was built to bridge education with the events to be held by the association, a partnership that benefits both sides. Preston spoke of performers who were able to personally connect with students and teachers.

“Whenever we can, we piggy-back off (the performers) to get some of the artists in the school system to work with teachers and kids doing master classes. We try to get as much connection as we can between the artist and the people that are here.

It’s not always possible home some real sugarcane or sorghum syrup, it will be available. The Lee County Historical Society has teamed up with Todd Syrup Farms of Headland to provide visitors to Pioneer Day with real, homemade Alabama ribbon-cane

with every performer we host but when we can, it’s beneficial for everyone,” Preston said.

The greatest endeavor and success for Preston is to bring world-renowned arts to the community and to share the wow and wonder with as many people as possible.

“The greatest compliment we can receive is when someone says ‘This was amazing, I had no idea I would like this.’ For the audience to have that sense of discovery. You don’t have to visit The Fox in Atlanta or go to New York or Chicago or Los Angeles. We are doing all those things here. What you see is also what is seen in major metropolitan areas,” Preston said.

Preston reviewed the upcoming season, which includes signature performances from groups and acts from all over the world , notably Australia, Ireland, Japan, London and even Siberia.

The season lineup The opening show will be Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and the association will host the Kingdom Choir. The group is a gospel choir

that is famous for having sung ‘Stand by Me” at the royal wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

When their tour was announced, Preston knew this would be a beautiful addition to this year’s season.

Following the Kingdom Choir’s performance and straight from Broadway is “The Color Purple” on Nov. 13.

A holiday performance is set for Dec. 10 with “The Ten Tenors.” They will be singing festive favorites along with a few modern holiday hits.

“The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra” is set for Jan. 29.

“Drum Tao” will be performing Feb. 3. These are internationally acclaimed TAO artists from Japan.

Taiko is an ancient Japanese art of drumming.

Expect a high-energy performance from the group.

Feb. 18 is set to be one of hysterics and great choreography presented by “Les Ballets Trocadero de Monte Carlo.” A dancing group of men poking fun at the ways of the ballet through the ages.

Billed as “the hottest

guitarist in the world” Milos Karadiglac out of London will be setting hearts and souls on fire Feb. 27. He delights audiences worldwide, and his music is inspired by The Beatles as well as Mozart.

The finale performance will be held April 2 with “The Choir of Man,” which will include some of the best voices of the UK and a completely fun performance of dancing, singing and a few beers in an Irish pub.

“The thing that we want to accomplish,” Preston said, “is that for this community, arts is just what we do. It’s entertaining, it’s educational, it’s inspiring.

It’s all the things we need to communicate with each other as people.”

“We can become as sophisticated of an audience as we choose to be,” he added.

Individual tickets and season tickets are available and can be purchased at www.eastalabamaarts.org.

The Arts Association offices are located at 1103 Glenn St. in Opelika and can be reached at 334749-6105 or email info@ eastalabamaarts.org.

syrup. The Todd family has been making syrup from sugarcane since the early 1800s. They spend all year nurturing their patch of beautiful green sugar cane.

In the fall, the cane is stripped (removing the leaves) and topped, then carefully cut down.

After running through a roller press mill, the extracted juice is filtered and cooked into delicious golden syrup. It takes about 10 gallons of sugarcane juice to make one gallon of Pioneer Day syrup. Pioneer Day syrup made by Todd Syrup

Farms will be available on both sides of Highway 14 on Pioneer Day at Loachapoka.

If someone grew up north of Birmingham where sugarcane doesn’t grow as well, then folks traditionally planted sorghum for syrup. Sorghum is an annual but will produce a stalk with juice not quite as sweet as sugarcane juice but suitable for making syrup. Sorghum syrup has a few more tannins and is a little darker and stronger tasting than sugarcane syrup. Pioneer Day organizers will have plenty of sorghum syrup

as well.

Visitors may sign up to purchase a jar of the syrup made on-site. However, most visitors do not realize the skill and effort that goes into making really good syrup. Unlike the syrup they get from Todd Syrup Farm, the quality of the syrup made under the conditions at Pioneer Day can vary from year to year just like it did 150 years ago. Some folks are disappointed when their locally made syrup turns to sugar. This is exactly what pioneers experienced. That’s why it is called “sugar” cane. Most processed syrups have corn solids added to prevent this granulation that can occur in homemade and untreated syrup. However, a few sugar crystals do not distract from its goodness. Just heat it up a bit and the sugar crystals will disappear.

There are lots of other activities, vendors, entertainment and historical demonstrations on Pioneer Day. Be sure to come out and sop some sweet potato biscuits in that good, old-time syrup.

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Brownfield House an intricate part of Opelika’s past, present and future

By Ann Cipperly Opelika Observer During Reconstruction days following the Civil War, young W.O. Brownfield watched Yankee soldiers stationed in Opelika drill on a field near his home on Russell Street, now known as South Tenth Street. One day after a heavy rain, the streets downtown were wet and deep in mud. As W.O. stood on the plank sidewalks looking across the street, one of the Yankee soldiers walked through the mud, picked him up and carried him across the street, much to his surprise.

The son of Dr. Robert Styles and Rebecca Brownfield, W.O. grew up in a gingerbread-trimmed house on South Tenth Street built by his parents before the Civil War between the mid- to-late 1850s.

Most of the hustle and

bustle of Opelika during this time was on the south side of town where early settlers built their homes and prospered.

Dr. Robert Brownfield graduated at the Medical College of South Carolina. He came to Opelika around 1850 and married Rebecca Eleanor Watson in 1853. Rebecca moved to Opelika when she was 7 years old. Her father David Watson operated one of the first mercantile stores in a wooden building on North Railroad Avenue.

Dr. Brownfield traveled throughout Opelika on horseback and horse and buggy. During hard times, he took whatever was offered for his medical services. When he could no longer support his family, he stopped practicing medicine and went into the mercantile business with Jacob Watson, Rebecca’s brother.

After W.O. grew up, he

became Circuit Clerk in 1907. The house remained in the Brownfield family for more than a century.

In spring 1986, the Brownfield House began a new life when the Opelika Historic Preservation Society (OHPS) moved it to North Eighth Street. Raymond Newman donated the house to the OHPS. The Opelika City School Board agreed to lease the property at the corner of 7th Avenue and 8th Street.

The house was in need of restoration with holes in the floor and walls. After several fundraisers, work on the house began a few years later.

Peter Weiss, a professor at Auburn University, was president of the OHPS during restoration. With Weiss volunteering as contractor, the OHPS hired students in building science at Auburn. One student with excellent carpentry skills created fine workmanship

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Photo submitted by Ann Cipperly (Unknown origin) The Brownfield house on South Tenth Street in the early years.

in the molding and mantels and also built the kitchen cabinets.

The dogtrot house with four rooms on either side was extended in the back to allow for a kitchen and restrooms. The center wall on one side separating bedrooms was removed to create a spacious meeting room.

The house is considered a perfect example of the transition from Neo Classical to Gothic Revival architecture.

Antiques were donated to furnish the house, many from society members.

William Eppes of New York gave numerous furnishings from his family home in Goodwater.

Photos by Ann Cipperly/Opelika Observer Above left: The Brownfield house prior to being moved from its original location on South 8th Street in Opelika. Above right: The house as it is being moved through the intersection of Tenth Street and 2nd Avenue.

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Handicap ramps were added on back. At the base of the back porch, a fountain is the focus of a small patio.

It took two years to restore the antebellum house.

Like other older structures in the South, the restored

Brownfield house vividly brings back images of the past.

The dining room table, sideboard and buffet came from the W.C. Davis house, which is the Heritage House. Other furnishings were donated

by C.C. Torbert Jr., Jacob Walker, T.K. Davis and Duke Searcy.

The chandelier in the meeting room was in the old Saugahatchee Country Club, while the one in the dining room was from Barbara Patton’s father’s house.

Located on the site of Cliff High School, the Brownfield house fits nicely into the Historic District and offers an elegant setting for receptions and parties.

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After the party, guests were transported by buses to the Auburn University Theater to view a production of “Peter Pan.” Jane Walker was chairman of transportation and decorated

Recipes Following are recipes that were served at the Theater Gala fundraiser Feb. 25, 1987, the Brownfield House Wassail recipe served during the Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour and a sampling of recipes from a few of Opelika’s oldest families.

OHPS Theater Gala Fundraiser Andy’s Restaurant Fried Chicken Mushrooms for 40 Shrimp Mousse Party Sandwiches Tuna Mousse Chutney Spread in Fresh Pineapple Deviled Eggs Andy’s Restaurant Fried Chicken 2 chickens, fryer size 2 cups flour 2 Tbsp. salt 1 Tbsp. black pepper 1 Tbsp. white pepper Wash chicken, roll in mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Let sit in bowl for 10 or 15 minutes.

Preheat grease so it is hot enough for flour to stick to chicken when it is put in fat. (Deep fat fryer is better.)

Cook until well browned. If using a deep fat fryer, do not turn. If not, turn once.

Mushrooms For 40 Gene Torbert 6 Tbsp. butter 4 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. pepper 2 Tbsp. flour 2 cups sour cream 4 large cans sliced mushrooms Melt butter, sauté garlic. Add seasonings. Stir in flour and sour cream and mushrooms. Serve in pastry shells or toast points.

Shrimp Mousse Carolyn Zeanah 1 can condensed tomato soup Three 3-oz. pkg. cream cheese 2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin ½ cup cold water ½ cup bell pepper, minced ½ cup onion, minced or grated ½ cup celery, minced 2 lbs. fresh shrimp, cooked, or 3 small cans of shrimp

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buses with a Peter Pan theme.

Auctions and several other fundraisers were held over the years, including the Grand Slam, which is now the OPHS’s only fundraiser. It is held in the spring every year. Proceeds go toward maintaining the Brownfield structure and benefits local restoration projects.

Some of the com-

munity projects the OHPS have helped include the Gingerbread House, RobinsonHuskey house, Arts Association of East Alabama depot restoration, Darden House, Envision Opelika, Municipal Park, Main Street, Girl Scout Hut and others, as well as providing markers for historic sites and houses.

The Brownfield

House is open yearly for the Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour in December. Members serve cookies and the signature Brownfield House Wassail Bowl.

“Even though we are proud of everything that has been saved in Opelika,” said OHPS board member Shane Dickerson. “We need to realize how much has been lost. The need for preservation now is

even greater than ever.

Please join the OHPS with the assurance that every dime of your membership dues will go to preserve or mark some place of historic significance.”

“Help us to preserve the reminders of where we’ve been to help us know where we are going,” Dickerson added.

The meeting is open to the public. Everyone is invited to become a

member of the OHPS to help preserve historic structures for future generations to have a visual glimpse of Opelika’s past.

The Brownfield House is available to rent out for parties and events. Anyone interested can call the OHPS at 334-7490898.

Ann Cipperly can be reached at recipes@ cipperly.com.

1 cup mayonnaise Heat soup and cream cheese.

Beat until smooth.

Soak gelatin in cold water. Add to soup mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool. Add other ingredients.

Pour into a greased mold. Refrigerate until firm.

To unmold, place hot cloth on bottom of mold until it loosens. Garnish and serve as desired. Will fill a fish mold.)

finely chopped Blend first seven ingredients. Set aside. In a saucepan, soften and dissolve gelatin in water.

Add to first mixture.

Fold in remaining ingredients.

Spray Pam in a mold and pour in mixture. Chill until set. Unmold and serve with Triscuits or melba rounds.

If molded in a fishshaped mold, slice cucumbers into thin slices for “scales” and use an olive for the eye. Serve on a bed of endive or parsley.

spice bag. Serve hot in punch cups. Serve a cinnamon stick in each cup, if desired.

Serves 24.

Inez Searcy 1 lb. butter 1 lb. sugar 1 lb. flour 12 eggs 1½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla Beat egg yolks and sugar together. Add baking powder to flour and cream flour and butter together. Beat whites to stiff froth. Mix egg yolks and sugar with flour and butter. Add whites.

Season to taste (vanilla). Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until it tests done.

until batter is smooth.

Pour into three greased 9-inch pans and bake at 350 (pre-heated) for 30 minutes or until tests done.

Filling: 1 ½ cups sugar Grated rind and juice of 1 ½ lemons 8 egg yolks (save 2 whites for frosting) ¾ stick butter Cream butter and sugar. Add lemon juice and grated rind and cook in double boiler until thickened.

Spread cooled filling between layers and on top layer.

Frosting: 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup water 2 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla Pinch of paraffin Boil sugar and water until it spins a fine thread. Add paraffin. Pour over stiffly beaten egg whites, beating constantly.

Add vanilla and continue beating until it is stiff enough to hold shape.

Spread on top and sides of cake. Granny said to always add paraffin to frosting because it gives it a glazed look and keeps the frosting soft underneath.

Party Sandwiches Maidie Montgomery European cucumbers White wine vinegar Bread Cream cheese, room temperature Pimiento stuffed olives Fresh dill Cucumber Sandwiches: Marinate sliced cucumbers in white wine vinegar for a couple of hours.

Trim crust from bread. With biscuit cutter, cut bread into circles. Spread softened cream cheese on bread; top with marinated cucumber slices.

Top with fresh dill.

Rolled Sandwiches: To make rolled sandwiches, trim crust from bread and spread with cream cheese.

Place stuffed olives down bread; roll up. Moisten ends to seal. Slice to serve.

Tuna Mousse Jeannie Johnson 8 oz. tuna 8 oz. sour cream 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup mayonnaise 1 cup chili sauce ¼ cup lemon juice 1 small jar pimientos 2½ Tbsp. water 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 Tbsp. chopped bell pepper 1 Tbsp. minced onion 1 tsp. lemon pepper 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. tabasco sauce 2 stalks celery,

Chutney Spread in Fresh Pineapple Trueheart Carl Two 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature 1 small bottle chutney, diced 1 tsp. curry powder Almonds Combine all ingredients. Place in hollowed fresh pineapple. Serve with ginger snaps.

Deviled Eggs Mary Barnes Newman Boil eggs and halve lengthwise.

Put egg yolk in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Add mayonnaise and mustard to taste. Mash and put back in whites.

Sprinkle paprika over eggs and top with sliced stuffed olives.

Brownfield House Wassail Bowl Served every year at Opelika’s Victorian Front Porch Christmas Tour 1 gallon apple cider or apple juice 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade 1 (6-oz.) can frozen orange juice 1 Tbsp. whole cloves 1 Tbsp. whole allspice Cinnamon sticks, optional Mix cider, sugar, undiluted lemonade. and orange juice; pour into large pot. Tie cloves and allspice in cheese cloth; add to cider mixture; simmer covered, for about 15 minutes.

Remove from burner and discard

Following recipes are from old Opelika families.

Blackberry Wine From Samford Family There is no equal to the blackberry wine when properly made, either in flavor or for medical purposes.

Every person who can conveniently do so, should manufacture enough for their own use every year. Use it in sickness as a tonic, and nothing is a better remedy for lower intestinal diseases.

We therefore give the recipe for making it, and having tried it ourselves, we speak advisably upon the subject.

Measure your berries and bruise them: To every gallon, add one quart boiling water. Let mixture stand for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

Then strain off the liquor into a cash.

For every gallon, add 2 lbs. sugar.

Cork tight and let it stand until the following October.

You will have wine ready for use that will make your lips smack as they have never smacked under similar influence before.

Ham Loaf Guy Ingram 1 lb. cold boiled ham, sliced very thin 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp. dry mustard ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp. black pepper Dash red pepper 1 tsp. dry horseradish Milk, enough to make a paste of all above ingredients Spread slices of ham with seasoned cheese mixture, stack on top of each other until all are used and a loaf is made. Wrap loaf in foil or two thicknesses of heavy wax paper and tie with string. Bake at 400 for 45 minutes.

Leave in wrapper to cool, about 24 hours.

100 Year Old Pound Cake Recipe

Old Time Brunswick Stew Ione B. Samford 4 lbs. pork, cut up ½ bottle catsup (2 cups) 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Juice of one lemon 2 cans tomatoes 1 tall can white cream corn Salt and pepper to taste Cook pork in salted water until it falls apart. Drain.

Take away all fat.

Add other ingredients and cook slowly, stirring constantly, until all is tender and blended together.

This takes a long time. Taste for more seasoning.

Slice lemon after adding juice and put slices in the pot. Serves about 10.

Granny Melton’s Lemon Cheesecake Evelyn Ingram Melton “Granny was a marvelous cook and made wonderful cakes. She was really famous for this cake.”

1 cup butter, room temperature 1½ cups sugar 6 egg whites 3 cups cake flour, sifted 1 cup buttermilk ½ tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. vanilla Cream butter, sugar, add vanilla and beaten egg whites, flour, baking powder and soda. Add buttermilk in thirds and continue to beat

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his coming Monday is our celebration of Columbus Day! Christopher Columbus is the explorer who is credited with the discovery of America in 1492.

All of us remember and know “Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred ninety two (1492)," and as young students, we memorized this poem and put it to heart.

To sail the ocean blue, Christopher Columbus planned and constructed the three ships, the Santa Maria, Pinta and Nina.

Christopher Columbus

Our compass for life’s journey used a variety of necessary tools, like magnetic compasses and maps, in making his journeys.

He studied geography and gleaned information from other sailors. When teachers get to the unit on Columbus, we like to teach map skills to our class of students.

We may guide our students to draw a map of the classroom, playground, etc. Students like to use their compasses to show us where north, south, east and west are.

In ministering to children, teachers and parents

like to guide their children to know that the Bible is our spiritual compass and road map for traveling on our life’s journey.

Our loving Heavenly Father gives us a life map which never changes in truth. The Bible will never point us down the wrong road. It will always point us in the same direction toward Jesus.

In teaching children, we mention that sometimes we use feelings. This is not good, because our feelings change constantly.

Even though we might feel good about something,

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it might not be the right path or direction for us to follow.

Just because something is popular or everyone is doing it doesn’t mean that it is the right thing to do.

Tomorrow, or even next week, that trend might

change.

In teaching young children, I have explained to them that sometimes we get lost on our trips to see friends or family.

After taking a wrong road or getting lost, we decide it is best to get out a map to find our way back to the right road.

We may have done that in hiking or camping in the woods. We might have to pull out a compass to show us the right direction to go.

Sometimes, we think we know the right direction to go, because we have traveled that way before. But,

even if we have traveled that direction before, it is good to double-check a map.

That is the way it is with life, even if we have traveled that life journey before. It is good to go back to the Bible, which can remind us to make the right choices. Its promises are true, and God will direct us in the way he wants us to go.

Our Heavenly Father is so gracious in giving us the Bible to use it daily as a spiritual compass or map to know which path or road we should follow.

OBITUARIES Donna Sue Belcher Tankersley Donna Sue Belcher Tankersley, 75, died peacefully at her home on October 4 after an extended illness. She was the second of six children born to the late James and Mary Belcher of Auburn.

She was the faithful wife of the late Chester F. Tankersley. Donna began Nursing School after her youngest son, David, started elementary school and completed her RN degree at the age of 35.

She worked in many facets of nursing including Home Care, EAMC Adult Day Center and Administrator

Pete Benton Turnham Pete Benton Turnham, fondly known as, ‘Mr. Pete” by most; peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on Sept.

30, 2019. Just shy of his 100th birthday, Pete was born in the rural Chambers County, Alabama community of Abanda on January 1, 1920 to Joseph Henry and Fannie Turnham. Pete was one of six siblings. Pete was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers - Carl, Tobe and Bill and two sisters - Mary Jo Hodges and Grace Moon.

Pete was preceded in death in 2016 by his loving wife, Kay. Meeting as students at the Baptist Student Union in 1940 at Auburn University, they went on to share 73 years of marriage.

Their 606 Moore’s Mill Road residence in Auburn, built in 1950 on 6 acres, was one of the first homes built along the then, dirt road - considered ‘the country,’ outside of Auburn. They raised their four children there, Diane McCrary (Bill), Tim (Tina), Ruthmary and Joe. Pete adored his grandchildren: Audrey (Bob), Jenny, Lindsey, Blake, Timothy, Abby, Pete Matthew and great grandchildren: Austin (Anna), Sarah, Noah, April, Lauren & Drew.

Pete and Kay were a dynamic leadership team around their beloved Auburn. Pete and

of Camellia Place assisted living facility. Donna loved caring for others, and this was demonstrated daily in her work. She was also very active in the Mended Hearts organization, which advocated improving the lives of heart patients through education and peer-to-peer support.

Visitation was held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika on Oct. 6 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. with graveside service following at 3 p.m. at Garden Hills Cemetery. Rev Rusty Sowell officiated. Donna and Chester raised their children at Providence Baptist Church, and she returned to worship there

in her later years.

Donna is survived by her children, Danny (Camille) Tankersley, Dana (Vincent) DelBrocco and David Tankersley; Grandchildren, Nicole (Daniel) Bowen, Anna, Emma, Kyle, Zac and Jaden Tankersley, Michael, Delani and Deona DelBrocco, Austin (Alison) Wright, John Wright; Great Grandchildren, Andrew, Joseph and Luke Bowen and young Walter Wright.

She is also survived by her sisters and brothers who supported and loved her dearly; Martha Jean (Cecil) Starr, Larry (Mary Ellen) Belcher, Cindy (Weldon) Schell, Terri

(Jack) Rubio, Riley (Kim) Belcher, a host of nieces and nephews, her devoted friend George Lockhart, and puppies Prissy and Patches.

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Mary Belcher; husband of 52 years, Chester Tankersley; sister-in-law, Linda Belcher; and daughter-in-law, Lisa Sanderson Tankersley.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the East Alabama Medical Center Foundation, 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801 Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home and Crematory directed.

Kay served as Auburn First Baptist church planters in the formation of what is now, Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn. Faith, family and community involvement were cornerstones of their lives together.

Passing at nearly 100 years old, in the year of Alabama’s Bicentennial or 200th anniversary, Mr. Pete lived half of Alabama’s history and participated in making much of it.

Pete joined Army Officer’s training in ROTC during WWII at Auburn, as well as becoming a member of the beloved, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) which helped build Auburn’s Chewalca State Park.

Pete shipped off to Europe during the war, earning distinction in battle as a Bronze Star Medal with Valor winner under the command of the famed Gen. George Patton in the Third Army.

His assignment at the end of war was as a company commander of troops guarding the priceless art stolen and stored by the Nazis at Neuschwanstein Castle, subject of the movie, Monuments Men. Pete then went on to serve 20 years in the Army Reserves, including an intelligence assignment during the Bay of Pigs crisis. Pete’s most treasured photo was one of Gen. Patton addressing the troops standing from his jeep, named, “War Eagle.”

With the help of a social worker, and with a borrowed pair of dress shoes; Pete enrolled at Auburn in 1939, working his way through college, earning both a bachelor’s degree in 1944 and master’s degree in 1948 in Agriculture and Animal & Dairy Science from Auburn University. The author of the Auburn Creed, Dr. George Petrie, was a professor of Pete’s at Auburn. Pete always sought to live according to this creed and taught it to others for the rest of his life.

Pete served as a part of the Alabama Extension Service as a Dairy Specialist from 1948 to 1957, spent several years with Marshall & Bruce Company, and then went on to successfully start and operate his own business, Alabama Contract Sales, Inc. retiring after 45 years as its President.

In 1994, Auburn University’s Board of Trustees recognized this ‘life well-lived’ by awarding ‘Dr. Pete’ an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree for his life’s service to his state and university.

In 1954, Pete was elected to the Lee County School Board and in 1958, was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives. It was from the Alabama House that Rep. Pete Turnham would go on to lead in many areas of Alabama’s growth and progression during 40 consecutive years of

service, becoming The Dean of the Alabama Legislature and retiring from service at the end of 1998.

Rep. Turnham served under 9 different governors and 9 different House Speakers, and chaired the House Education Committee and was Vice-Chair of the powerful Ways & Means Committee for many years - bringing many appropriations for education and Auburn University.

For over 30 years, appointed by both democratic and republican governors, Pete chaired, and was a leader of the Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) of the Southern Governor’s Conference. This organization helps set creative energy policy for southern state Governors. SSEB named its headquarters in Atlanta to honor Pete’s many years of devotion and leadership.

Rep. Turnham was a champion for public education, agriculture, adult and vocational education, as well as community mental health. His signature accomplishments were sponsoring bills that created a trial program that led to Public Kindergarten in Alabama, and the establishment of Regional Community Mental Health centers across the state. He championed the 911 emergency bill for the first-responder community in Alabama

Anna Joyce Reed Anna Joyce Reed of Opelika, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 1, 2019. She was 78 years old.

Mrs. Reed was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church of Opelika, Alabama and a graduate of Valley High School class of 1959. Anna Joyce was a faithful servant of the Lord, a devout wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years John W Reed; daughters: Lisa Reed Dittloff (Vern) and Suzanne Reed Uphold

that established a cell phone fee and now connects every cellular and mobile phone to a 911 emergency network system. This law has ultimately saved thousands of lives.

Rep Turnham sponsored bond issues for Auburn that helped build Haley Center, the Aquatics Center and Memorial Coliseum.

He fought for AU’s School’s of Nursing and Pharmacy and played a role in funding Auburn’s Vet School and Raptor Rehabilitation Center. The GilmerTurnham building near campus is named in his honor. Pete received the first ever Legislative Tiger Award.

Pete also worked with the Alabama Department of Conservation to locate funds to build the Lee County Public Lake, and Pete was active in establishing our local Lee County Hospital, which is now East Alabama Medical Center The 1998 Alabama School Construction Bond Program for school infrastructure was named in his honor.

Pete was honored by the Alabama Legislature near his retirement with the designation of Alabama Highway 77 from LaFayette to Wadley through his home community of Abanda, as ‘The Pete Turnham Parkway.’

Pete learned leadership as a youth through Future Farmers of

(Jay); grandchildren: Will Childers (Kim), Wes Childers, Austin Dittloff, Wade Childers, Chandler Dittloff and Sarah Chambers.

A private graveside service was held at Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika. A ‘Home Going’ celebration was held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Trinity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Opelika.

The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and suggest memorials be directed to Trinity Presbyterian Church building fund 1010 India Rd. Opelika, AL 36801.

America (FFA) and 4-H. He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, Phi Delta Kappa Honor Society of Education and Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity.

Though Mr. Pete racked up numerous achievements, awards and honors – his friends, family and constituents remember him for his humility, helpfulness, peacemaking efforts and positive attitude. On a daily basis he helped anyone with any issue, regardless of their station in life, especially assisting aspiring applicants and students at Auburn University or those persons down of their luck.

Inducted into to the Alabama Agricultural Hall of Fame, Pete’s favorite place was in his vegetable garden behind his home, where for 65 consecutive years, Pete farmed and shared the soil’s bounty with friends and neighbors - personally attending to each planting and harvest.

Pete leaves behind a loving family and generations of friends and admirers. A book about his life and career is being released by author, Ann Romine Wilder, entitled: “Mr. Pete.”

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home handled funeral arrangements. A public graveside service was held Oct. 3, 2019 at 9 a.m. at Auburn Memorial Park and was See Turnham, page A14

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’m convinced that when we see God one day, we will be absolutely and utterly overwhelmed by His glory. It will be like nothing we have ever seen or imagined. There are plenty of texts that nudge us in this direction: Moses request to see God’s glory (Exodus 33), Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple (Isaiah 6), the transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17) and others like these. If that is the case, shouldn’t we learn from Moses and do our best to see God’s glory (to whatever extent we can perceive and understand it) now? I have to believe that it would make a huge difference in our lives.

What I am especially after here is developing the thought John the Baptist expressed when (speaking of Jesus)

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disciples can become preoccupied with self.

(It’s sort of what we do as humans). Moses had a bad case of it—think of the excuses he made to God in Exodus 4-6.

Peter certainly fell into it at times as did the rest of the disciples.

The simple and obvious answer to this problem is to stop focusing so much on ourselves.

However, that is only a partial solution that may or may not be healthy depending of what we chose to focus on in place of ourselves. Our

Church calendar

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 2312 Center Drive Unit D #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

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he told his disciples that, “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30). In the context, he was addressing their concern about Jesus’ increasing popularity. It’s not hard to see their insecurities leaching through and their alarm at John’s relative passivity in regard to his “competition.” Of course, John didn’t see it that way. He acknowledged God’s activity in the ministry of Christ (v.

27), how he had testified to them of Jesus’ coming (v. 28) and how now that the bride (Israel) and the bridegroom (Jesus) were together (see 1:31), his job as a friend of the bridegroom was done and he was full of joy.

To this he adds, “He must become greater; I must become less.”

Even the best of

• Pepperell Baptist’s youth program meets on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. This is an evening of prayer, Bible Study and discussion. For more information, contact youth and children’s pastor Ryno Jones at 334-745-3108.

• Oct. 12 - The David Phelps Family Band will perform at First Baptist Church Opelika beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets range from $25 to $50 and can be purchased online at www.ticketbud. com. The church is located at 301 S. 8th St. • Oct. 19 - Way2Serve’s biannual “My Jerusalem” will take place on Oct. 19.

Area volunteers will meet at Lakeview Baptist Church to “rebuild broken homes

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and restore broken people.”

For more information, visit www.theway2serve.org.

• Oct. 30 - Trinity United Methodist Church is hosting a fall festival on Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event will include inflatables, trunk-or-treat and more.

• Nov. 3 - First Baptist Church of Opelika is sponsoring a 7-on-7 soccer tournament Nov. 3 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Opelika SportsPlex. Registration is free and can be filled out on cupofnations.net/auburn.

The deadline to register is Oct. 23.

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

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

culture provides lots of unhealthy black holes that can swallow huge amounts of our time, energy and focus (social media, sports, bingewatching, etc.). We may no longer be directly focused on self, but we haven’t necessarily found something better.

However, when we turn our focus upon God and His glory, healthy things happen.

As we ponder and celebrate His wonder and majesty, we naturally become smaller. We shrink in lots of ways: we don’t need as much attention (from ourselves or from others), our problems become less significant and our anxieties lessen. We begin to see ourselves in a healthier, truer perspective. As He becomes bigger, we become better.

Of course, none of

this is an accident. To see God in His glory is like turning on the lights in a dark room.

All the vague, confusing outlines and shapes are suddenly seen with great clarity.

When Jesus was giving His disciples a model for prayer, He instructed them to begin with, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9). To hallow God’s name is to honor and revere God. It is to recognize His glory and majesty. Good things will happen in our prayers and in our lives as we do this.

We’ll lose and then find ourselves in the glory of God. Bruce has written a book on the model pray called Praying in the Reign. It is available through 21st Century Christian.

The Good Shepherd Anglican Church moved to new location last week Special to the Opelika Observer The Good Shepherd Anglican Church moved into a new location last week. They are now located behind Aldi in Tiger Town at 2312 Center Hill Drive, Unit D. Planted in the Auburn-Opelika area in 2012, The Good Shepherd has grown from a half-dozen worshipers up to 70 on a Sunday morning. The move was prompted by the confluence of a possible sale of the previous rented building on Second Avenue and the desire to minimize expenses for a couple of years in order to save up enough money for a more permanent home in the area.

The Anglican Church

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 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 Pierce Chapel United Methodist

traces its roots back to the ancient Church of England.

They worship with the traditional liturgies, but cling to the Bible as the sole authority for teaching. In this way, they are something of a hybrid between Protestantism and the ancient faith. Father Ben Jefferies, the priest at The Good Shepherd, has been the senior pastor there for the last three years.

Proclaiming Christ crucified and praying with the Anglican pattern are two of the primary focuses of this warm and growing fellowship.

The public is invited to worship with them on Sunday mornings at 10, as well as their daily prayer services at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

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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• Oct. 9 - 8 a.m. - Connections Meeting at Southern Union • Oct. 9 - 9 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Chicken Salad Chick • Oct. 9 - 10 a.m. Ribbon Cutting at Whole Flooring • Oct. 10 - 10 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting at Wilson Investment Group • Oct. 10 - 4:45 p.m. Allstate – Brown Insurance Agency • Oct. 16 - 7:30 a.m. - Business Over Breakfast 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 334-2094641. 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 8876659 or at 256-3071449.

Mondays: • The Lee County Voters League meets the first Mondays of the month at 6 p.m.

at Bethesda Baptist Church located at 201 S. 4th St. Opelika • The John Powell American Legion Post 18 and Auxiliary meets the third Monday of every month 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.

• 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 deborahowen@ eamc.org.

• The fourth Monday of each month, a community grief support group meets from 5:30 to 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 from 5:30 to

7 p.m. at the Covington Recreation Center, 213 Carver Ave., Opelika. For more info contact Mary Johnson, 749-1584.

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

• The Commercial Horticulture Extension Team organizes webinars to provide quick updates for producers on various topics of interest. Whether you are interested in the proper way to plant fruit trees or have questions in turf management, these webinars cover a wide range of subjects. Webinars are streamed live via Panopto on the last Monday of every month starting in January and ending in November. During the presentation, participants can send questions via email. The webinars also are recorded and stored in the archive on the Beginning Farmer website. Webinar topics include: trap cropping for reducing squash insect pests, cowpea curculio updates, nutsedge control, introduction to potting mixes in ornamental container production, dealing with drought in commercial horticulture

crops and many more.

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

Tuesdays: • Ballroom Dance Classes at the Opelika Sportsplex from 7 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

Instructor is Cody Wayne Foote. For more info, call Diane at 749-6320.

• 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 nonvoting work sessions that typically begin between 6 and 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 to 8 p.m. 8685 Alabama Highway 51.

• A Grief Support Group meets at Oak Bowery United Methodist Church Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. for anyone

Upcoming Events • Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. Kids eat for 99 cents at Niffer’s • Oct. 8 at 7 p.m.

- Brains and Brews Trivia at Red Clay Brewing • Oct. 8 at 10 p.m.Drinking Across America filming at John Emerald Distilling • Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

- Burger Night with half-pounder burgers and a side for $6.99 at Niffers • Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

Wine Down Wednesday at The Bottling Plant Event Center • Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

- Trivia Night at Niffer’s • Oct 14 at 5 p.m.Dollar Beer Night at Niffer’s • Oct. 15 - The October meeting of NAMI East Alabama, the local affiliate of the National Alliance

on Mental Illness (NAMI), will take place at 7 p.m. at the Auburn Chamber of Commerce which is located at 714 E. Glenn Ave. in Auburn.

NAMI supports families dealing with mental illness through mutual support, education and advocacy. There will be a time for sharing.

The public is invited.

• Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Kids eat for 99 cents at Niffer’s • Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

- Brains and Brews Trivia at Red Clay Brewing • Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.

- Burger Night with half-pounder burgers and a side for $6.99 at Niffer’s • Oct. 19 - Standing Rock Fish Fry and Bake Sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CST at the Dodgen Home, 3155 County Road 278, in Standing Rock, Alabama. Catfish fillets, coleslaw, hush puppies, french fries. Plates are $10.

For tickets, call

Sharon Dodgen Spriggs at 706-3338559 or Marie Leak at 706-586-0252.

Proceeds benefit Standing Rock Community Club Building Project.

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 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Auburn University Regional Airport. The Civil Air Patrol is a nonprofit 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 meets the fourth 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 to 11 a.m. at the EAMC Health Resource Center. No reservations are necessary. For more info call 8261899 or 502-0216.

• The John Powell American Legion Post 18 and Auxiliary

Turnham, from A12 followed by a public memorial service at 10 a.m. that was held at his home church, Parkway Baptist Church in Auburn.

Following the memorial service, the family received friends in the church’s fellowship hall.

The Reverends Dr. Jeff Redmond & Dr. George Mathison officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Parkway Baptist Church, Building Fund, 766 E. University Dr. Auburn, AL 36830 or the Pete Benton Turnham Scholarship Fund, through the Alabama Association for Public Continuing Adult Education, c/o Sharon Walker, PO Box 220350, Deatsville, AL 36022 or www.alapcae.

hosts Bingo every Wednesday at 6 p.m.

• Every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday at the Bottling Plant Event Center from 5 to 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.

• 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 334737-5215 or cheri. paradice@gmail.com for more information or luncheon location of the 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.

Email editor@opelikaobserver.com to place your community events.

com.

Pete and his family would like to especially thank the many visitors over the years and the outstanding professional team of caregivers: Myrtis Henderson, Brenda Carwell, Doris Dunn, Judy Crockett, Chisa Core, Amber Carwell, Bernice Cartlidge.

Special acknowledgement and thanks to the entire hospice team of nurses, social workers and chaplains for their outstanding care and professionalism and to the team of Synergy Home Care.

Most especially, the family salutes Ms. Carolyn Payne, who selflessly gave of herself in loving care for Pete and Kay for over 13 years.

The family would also like to acknowledge the service and faithfulness of Mr. Scott Couch, who was devoted to family and Mr. Pete as a personal assistant for 28 years.

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‘73rd Annual Lee County Fair’ held last week in Opelika

Photos by Robert Noles/Opelika Observer

Circles of Opelika Director Regina Meadows Legacy of Hope honors Alabama visits with Opelika Kiwanis Club Thursday counties for donation advocacy

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Regina Meadows, director of Circles of Opelika, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Opelika on Thursday. The goal of Circles is to reduce the number of families living in poverty. Circles of Opelika is the only Circles chapter in Alabama. They seek to help individuals and families in poverty to change their mindset. Those accepted into the program become "Circle Leaders" as they are leading the charge of their life. They are paired with an "ally" for 18 months who offers guidance and resources according to the Circle Leader's needs. Circles meets every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at Southern Union. Circles also has a goal of educating the community about what poverty is and what it is not. If you are interested in getting involved in Circles of Opelika, visit circlesopelika.org. For more information about the club's programs, visit opelikakiwanis.org. Pictured are new club president Rickey Elliott, Meadows and Robert Elliott.

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s only organ procurement organization, celebrated National DMV Appreciation Week Sept. 23 to 27 at DMV locations across the state, including Lee County. The week is dedicated to thanking the DMVs across the state for their commitment to asking the donor registration question to DMV customers on a daily basis. Ninetyeight percent of all people who register to donate in Alabama do so through a driver’s license or ID card transaction. DMV offices and their employees play an invaluable role in increasing the number of registered organ, eye and tissue donors. Through their dedication to the Donate Life mission, DMV leadership and staff help save and heal lives.

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“Life is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.” ― Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

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

School Board Meetings

• Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. Opelika City Schools Board of Education Meeting at 300 Simmons St.

Friday’s Football Schedule

Opelika v. Calera @ 7 p.m.

Beauregard at Greenville @ 7 p.m.

Beulah at Saint James @ 7 p.m.

Smiths Station v. Auburn @ 7 p.m.

Opelika High School to recognize 2019 homecoming court

On the Mark

By D. Mark Mitchell

Bulldogs tame Benjamin Russell Wildcats 45-17

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pelika, 5-1 overall and 3-0 in region play, defeated Benjamin Russell 45-17 Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. Playing for the for the first time since the Central loss, the Bulldogs started fast, scoring 14 points in the first quarter.

Senior quarterback Brody Davis threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Omar Holloway with 8:46 left in the opening quarter.

Jamius Mitchell ran 12 yards for his first of two touchdowns.

Baker Rowton added both PATs. Opelika added 17

points in the second quarter, J.D. Tolbert scored on a 31-yard run, Marshall Meyers split the upright on a 40-yard field goal and Jamius Mitchell caught an 11-yard pass for a score. Rowton added both PATs. Benjamin Russell scored three points in the first half after connecting on a field goal with five minutes left in the second quarter.

Opelika added two scores in the third quarter, with Jaylon Stinson returning a kickoff 75 yards and Nate Evans scored on an eight-yard run.

See Sports, page B5

Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer/ OCS Public Relations Cordinator Becky Brown The 2019 Opelika High School Homecoming Court will be recognized during half time of the OHS vs. Calera football game on Oct. 11. Members of the homecoming court include (pictured left to right): McKay Yountz - freshman, Ny'Azia Cox - sophomore, La'Dajah Huguley - junior, Mia Counts - senior, Laila Heard - senior, Claire Worth - senior, Taylor Davis - junior, Eliza Davis - sophomore and I'yonna Dowdell - freshman. The 2019 Homecoming Queen will be announced during halftime of the game.

Beauregard loses to Harris County 38-14

By Rick Lanier For the Opelika Observer It had been 42 years since a team from Georgia came to Beauregard to stir up the Hornet’s nest. On that Friday night in 1977, Beauregard defeated Southeast Macon 21-14 to improve their record against teams from Georgia to 6-4-0. Last

Turnovers doom Smiths Station Thursday night, Panthers fall to 2-5 on the season

By Morgan Bryce Editor Smiths Station's road woes in Montgomery continued Thursday night as the Jefferson Davis Volunteers shellacked the Panthers 31-14.

The Panthers' prospects seemed promising on the first

drive, as the offense drove quickly down the field. However, junior quarterback Corey Minton coughed up the ball on a fourth-and-goal play from the Volunteer 10-yard line to give Jefferson Davis a momentum that they would never relinquish.

On the ensuing drive, freshman Jefferson Davis quarterback Chase Ford connected on a 66-yard pass play to senior wide receiver Tavares Wommack.

Three plays later, Ford scanned the field and dropped a See Smiths, page B5

Friday night, the Harris County Tigers from Hamilton came to the nest and sprayed more than 400 yards of total offense on it, defeating the Hornets 38-14.

Unfortunately for the Hornets, it was more of the same story of the 2019 season. The Hornets were well prepared and highly motivated; they played hard, their hearts out and fought to

the end; they executed some big plays, made nice runs and great catches; they also made mistakes and untimely turnovers. In the end, they were simply outsized, out-talented and outscored.

The Hornets had plenty of chances to make things interesting however. The swarm of Quarterback Cason Blackmon (278 yards

total passing) and wide receivers Tyler Gordon, K. J. Malloy and Jaion Goodson (one catch for a touchdown) led the Hornets into the red zone on three separate occasions, but each drive ended with no points.

“On one of our drives down there deep, I made a bad call and that’s on me,” conSee Beauregard, page B5

Bullock County's 41 unanswered points doom Beulah Friday night, Bobcats lose second straight

By Morgan Bryce Editor Turnovers and poor defensive play doomed Beulah Friday night, dropping a 48-18 contest to the visiting Bullock County Hornets.

Dylan Coleman replaced Kaleb Abney at quarterback for Beulah

and got the night off to a great start by leading the Bobcats to a touchdown on their first drive of the game, capped off with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Billy Wayne Sykes.

The Bobcats added two more touchdowns in the first quarter, leading 18-7 at the end of the first quarter. Bullock County

added another touchdown in the second quarter to trim the Beulah lead to four.

With the ball and momentum to start the second half, Bullock County wasted no time in continuing its streak of unanswered points, outscoring Beulah See Beulah, page B5

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Beauregard Player of the Week

PLAYER OF THE WEEK The City of Opelika is proud to sponsor the Opelika High School Player of the Week.

We applaud you for your HARD WORK and DEDICATION on and off the football field.

Junior wide receiver Tyler Gordon was selected as the Beauregard Player of the Week.

He made several key plays and receptions to keep the Hornets competitive during the 38-14 loss to Harris County last Friday.

Senior defensive back Kory McCoy was selected as the Opelika Player of the Week. In Friday’s 45-17 win over Benjamin Russell, he posted 10 tackles and one interception.

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Beulah Player of the Week

Senior quarterback Dylan Coleman was selected as the Beulah Player of the Week. In Friday’s 48-18 loss to Bullock County, he completed 9-of-18 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score.

Senior running back Jara Nelms was selected as the Smiths Station Player of the Week. In Thursday’s 31-14 loss at Jefferson Davis, he maintained an 8.8 yards-per-carry average.

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Tips to wake up your child for school

Beth Pinyerd

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know that most moms will be truthful in agreeing with me that waking your children on school mornings can be a challenge.

I know that some families may not have any problems with their children getting up on time, but that was not the case in my household.

During this time, I turned to fellow moms and educators to get some advice.

My son and I went through an abundance of trial and error to avoid arguments and stress as we headed

out the door for school each morning. This Classroom Observer article is written to give some helpful tips that I hope will help families in waking up their child for school.

Instead of frowns on your child’s face, I hope these tips will put a wide morning smile on your children’s faces.

1. Make sure your child is healthy and that there is no hidden illness that is making them sleepy. Sometimes seasonal allergies can make a child drowsy or lethargic.

Is your child getting enough sleep? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides the following guidelines for these ages: - Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years old - 10 to 13 hours (including naps) - Grade schoolers : 6 to 12 years old nine to 12 hours - Teens: 13 to 18 years - eight to 10 hours Maintaining a consistent bedtime and wake up time for your children facilitates a smooth and easier morning schedule.

2. Establish a consistent morning routine by planning and preparing the night before like packing backpacks, preparing lunches, setting out school clothes, shoes, etc. Children love to get positive reinforcement when they do things well. Putting a chart up reflecting the daily chores such as washing face, brushing teeth, combing hair, getting dressed,

packing lunch, grabbing backpack and rewarding your child with a star or happy face is a good morning motivator. It also provides internal morning structure and responsibility when the children can see what needs to be done.

3. Opening up curtains or blinds to let the sunshine in about 10 to 15 minutes before they get up provides a natural wake-up time for your children to meet the morning. Wake-up lights slowly emit light like a sunrise.

These are so good to use during the winter months when it is still dark.

4. Use sound to wake up your children by setting an alarm clock and radio or phone alarm. Set a music alarm with your child’s favorite songs to pleasantly wake your child.

5. Make wake-up time pleasant and fun!

A family pet is a good alarm clock. Pets

can nudge, snuggle and playfully wake your child. Starting a delicious smelling breakfast that is your child’s favorite is a wonderful way to gently wake up your child. Siblings can play the game to see who gets dressed the quickest. If you have an only child, the parent can compete with their child or even time your child to see which time is their quickest and best!

I hope these few suggestions make your mornings more pleasant. Our children grow up so quickly, and we want them to have happy memories of their mornings at home. By the way, my 33-year-old bachelor son in Grand Rapids, Michigan looks forward to his Alabama mom being his alarm clock at 5:30 each morning!

Rather than being stressful now, I cherish the morning talks.

Pinyerd has taught young children in the early childhood class-

room for 34 years, as well as outreaching to the elderly in intergenerational settings.

She has taught and outreached in the schools in Opelika and Baldwin County.

She holds a master’s degree in early childhood education as well as a bachelor’s degree in family and child development both from Auburn University. Her husband is the late Carl Pinyerd, and she has one son, Gus Pinyerd, who has taught her so much about learning.

Classroom Observer is here to serve the community in sharing the wonderful teaching programs in our local public schools, private schools and homeschools. The column is provided to enrich the education of our children, youth and families.

Classroom Observer welcomes educational news, school news, pictures and events by e-mailing her at donnapinyerd@charter. net.

Visual arts education in Smiths Station Elementary Schools

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ever is a strong word.

A word that compels one to break boundaries, expand borders and reach farther than, as “never” implies, has ever been done before. I had only made efforts to do what I believed in, without ever knowing how far the path might take me. I hadn’t realized that there would be people encountered along the way that would make this story far more than mine alone. It has become a story belonging to a community of people who see things differently, and upon this we seem to agree.

I sat in the board room looking at the charts before me, while listening to educators, health professionals and academicians share their thoughts, concerns and potential solutions to matters related to their schools. When the topic of art education came up, I admittedly held my breath, knowing quite well that this hasn’t been a top-ranking priority for schools in my community. Aware that even the most privileged children I encounter can seldom

By Sarah West seem to recall their first or last trip to a museum or cultural establishment, I felt terrified and concerned, wondering if this dream of making art classes available to every school in one city would find favor among the other members when the concept was presented. If there were any, I’m not aware of a single objection.

The following weeks would be agonizing as I waited for the final word. Then the message came, “ART IN SCHOOLS has been approved for all Smiths Station and Salem sixth-grade classes.”

On the first Monday in October, another page will be added to local history. Never before has an academic fine arts educational program for visual arts been provided to every elementary school in the Smiths Station

area. This Monday, the word “never” will no longer relate to the topic of art in education throughout Smiths Station. In a rural community turned city along the railroad tracks, history is made through connections bringing together people who believe in the possibilities.

ART IN SCHOOLS, a program made possible through collaborations between the gallery and the Lee County Board of Education, will prioritize academic visual arts in education through classes made available to every sixth grade student as part of their current school year 2019-2020. It is to the credit of local and state government leaders and educators who have chosen to recognize the value and importance of arts in education that the provision of this

program is realized.

Sarah West serves the Opelika Observer as a contributing columnist, with written works of cultural arts relevance and prose.

She is a preservation and conservation advocate, activist and visual artist of American Illustration with a focus on regional narrative painting. She is the founder of the Sarah West Gallery of Fine Art, a center for cultural arts, Smiths Station’s premier fine

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She is a member of the Women’s Philanthropy BoardCary Center, Auburn University College of Human Science. She is an elected member of the Society of Illustrators- NYC. She mentors art students of every age through weekly classes at her studio located in the heart of Smiths Station, Alabama. To learn more about her work and activism, visit www.thesarahwestgalleryoffineart. com.

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Two Lee County teachers presented with checks to assist with repairs from tornado damage during recent Lee County School Board budget meeting

Photos submitted to the Opelika Observer During the Lee County Board of Education public budget hearing on Sept. 9, the board allowed for a special presentation for two teachers in Lee County who are still recovering from the tornado that hit the Beauregard community. The NEA (National Education Association) Member Benefits and AEA (Alabama Education Association) Member Benefits teamed up to present $1,000 to both Barbara Rowan at Wacoochee Elementary and Dr. Billie Hardy at West Smiths Station Elementary. Pictured left: Barabara Rowan and pictured on the right is Dr. Hardy at West Smiths Station Elementary.

Sports, from B1 Opelika, undefeated in the region, has clinched a playoff birth with two regions games remaining, Friday against Calera and the next week at Stanhope Elmore.

The Bulldogs will host Calera Friday 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. Calera enters the region contest with a 1-5 record, including an 0-3 region mark.

They have scored 118 points through six games while allowing 210 points. The Eagles beat Pelham 27-20 in the opener before losing the next five games to Pell

City 27-21, Wetumpka 35-7, Stanhope Elmore 42-15, Bibb County 40-21 and Selma 46-27.

Opelika won the first game in the series 30-10 last year.

A Bulldog win sets up a region championship game in Millbrook next Friday in Millbrook against Stanhope Elmore.

Regardless of Friday’s outcome against Selma, the Mustangs can win the region title with a win over Opelika.

Opelika should continue to roll Friday night, winning easily over an outmanned Calera football team.

Plenty of players should participate Friday, barring an upset.

Fans can listen to

Opelika football on 97.7 Kicker FM, online kickerfm.com and on the iHeartRadio application on their smart phone.

VOLLEYBALL Opelika volleyball team improved to 10-6 after beating Russell County and Beauregard. Three Lady Bulldog netters have won five in a row heading to the Oct. 8 match, against Benjamin Russell at the Mainstreet Gym, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

OHS CROSS COUNTRY The Opelika cross country teams travelled to Moulton last Saturday for the “Jesse Owens Invitational” at Oakville Indians Mounds Park.

The Jesse Owens meet

allows teams to have a practice meet prior to the State Meet.

The Opelika girls were led by Breckin Gould who placed fourth in the silver division. Chas Brewer finished 24th in the boys race.

Paola Torres (72nd), Margaret Bice (129th) and Jenny Hoover (176th). Finishing Opelika boys included Michael Hart (159th), Winston Tufts (189th), Evan Goodman (233rd), Zalen Shaw, Jake Walters and Benjamin Estes finished the race.

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from 6 to 9 a.m., airing on 910 and 1310 AM. Jeff Sasser and I host the local sports show with guest host and interviews. Hear your favorite high school coach, former college coaches Pat Dye and Gene Stallings call-in weekly.

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FRESHMAN FOOTBALL The OHS freshman football team defeated Wetumpka 40-19 Monday night at Bulldog Stadium.

Kaden Cooper started the scoring for the Bulldogs, scoring on a nine-yard run. George Meyers made the extra-point attempt.

Jamouran Satterwhite scored a second TD on a 15-yard.

Later, Meyers caught a pass and raced 40 yards for a TD. Wetumpka scored their first points in the third quarter but Opelika added TDs on a 30-yard TD run by Cooper, and two more rushing scores for Satterwhite during the second half.

Opelika travels to Auburn next Monday for a freshman game at Duck-Samford Stadium, which starts at 5 p.m.

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

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The Oaks varsity squad falls 60-44 to New Life Christian Academy Friday night Special to the Opelika Observer The Oaks School's varsity squad lost 60-44 to New Life Christian Academy of Millbrook last Friday night.

Defensively, The Oaks were led by senior Jaxxon Scott, who finished with 22 tackles. Luke Christian and Daniel Adams added eight each and Lane Starling had 10 tackles.

Jackson Washburn

and Ryan Decker had seven tackles each, with Decker adding a pick-six.

On offense, Decker caught two of four passes thrown his way for 57 yards and had two touchdowns.

Lane Starling racked up 90 receiving yards and three TDs. Jaxxon finished 17-of-29 passing for 213 yards, including two interceptions. He also added 18 carries for 157 yards.

The Oaks record

is now 3-5 overall in their first season.

They will play Coosa Valley Academy at Opelika's Moore Stadium this Friday.

Middle School The Oaks Middle School lost 46-6 at Central Christian in Newman last Thursday. Their only touchdown came from a screen pass from quarterback Jagger Scott to halfback Jayden McKee. Amidst two critical injuries and

being out-manned at every position, the scrappy Oaks defense fought hard all night.

Middle linebacker Asher Hallmark led the defense with nine tackles, Scott had eight tackles from his defensive end spot, Landon Childree finished with seven tackles Jayden McKee notched five tackles from cornerback.

The team’s next game is against Unity Prep of East Point, Georgia on Oct. 10.

Lee-Scott edges Northside Methodist Academy 33-30

By Nicholas Petrosky Submitted to the Opelika Observer The Lee-Scott Academy Warriors (4-2) won a 33-30 nail-biter against the Northside Methodist Academy Knights (3-4).

The entire game was a back-and-forth battle.

Beulah, from B1 34-0 in the game's final two quarters.

Bullock County's defense stymied Beulah's normally potent rushing offense, which produced 91 yards on 42 carries.

The Bobcats' leading rusher was Chris Person, who carried the ball 15 times for 39 yards. Quar-

Smiths, from B1 dime to running back Rance Lee for their squad's first score of the night.

The next few series saw both teams give solid defensive effort.

Following a short punt in the midway point of the second quarter, however, Jefferson Davis capitalized on great field possession, capped with a 19-yard Ford TD pass to tight end Stacy Crockett.

Smiths Station had a chance to score before

A variety of Warriors had offensive success, including Thomas Whatley, who finished with 150 rushing yards and one touchdown, Garrett Keller with 70 receiving yards and 50 rushing yards, including one rushing and one receiving touchdown, Patrick

Futch with 55 rushing yards including the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and Mailon Reese who had 95 rushing yards with one touchdown.

On the defensive side of the ball, John Allers had seven tackles, five of them for a loss and two sacks. Cordin

Pogue also contributed with two pass breakups, four tackles and one forced fumble.

Next week, the Warriors will host the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights (5-2) for their second region game of season at Jud Scott field on Oct. 11. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

terback Dylan Coleman added 26 yards on 16 tough carries and scored a touchdown.

Coleman completed 9-of-18 passes for 107 yards and two TDs to go with two interceptions.

His leading receiver was Andruw Coxwell, who hauled in three receptions for 34 yards.

Okhari Moore contributed three more receptions for 21 yards and the other receiving TD.

Defensively, Dashawn Jones led the Bobcats with four tackles. Junior linebacker Sherman Smith notched three tackles (one for a loss) and a sack and Coxwell and sophomore linebacker Stanley Washington each added three tackles.

On special teams, Dylan Kilgore maintained a 49.5 yard average on two punts.

With the loss, Beulah falls to 3-3 overall, 1-3

in region play.

The Bobcats travel to Saint James of Montgomery next Friday. The Trojans are 5-1 overall and fresh off a 35-24 loss to Pike Road.

Saint James plays their home games at Carlisle Field, which is located at 6010 Vaughn Road.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Beulah's next game at Bobcat Stadium will be Oct. 18 against Dadeville.

half but squandered it on an intentional grounding call.

Entering the second half with a 14-0 lead, Jefferson Davis allowed the Smiths Station defense to provide them with free yardage to move down the field on their first drive, as the Panthers committed two late-hit penalties on Ford. After two unsuccessful first-half tries, Volunteer kicker Juan Cardenas atoned for those mistakes with a 37-yard field goal that would split the uprights, giving Jefferson Davis a 17-0 lead.

An interception by

the Smiths Station defense helped spark the Panthers' first scoring drive. Senior running back Jara Nelms busted off a big run, enabling fellow senior L.C. Harris to score from the three-yard line.

The Panthers would recover an onside kick, but the Volunteer defense held on four consecutive downs to return possession of the ball back to their defense.

Following two explosive plays from the Volunteer offense, Ford connected with senior wide receiver Ronald Summage on

an 11-yard screen pass for a TD and to extend their lead to 17 points.

Leading 24-7 early in the fourth, freshman running back Dewontay Peterson salted Smiths Station away with a 74-yard TD run to help extend his team's lead to four scores and put it out of reach.

With 1:47 left in the game, Minton scored on a short TD run to carve into the Volunteer lead and set up the 31-14 final score from the Cramton Bowl.

Offensively, Smiths Station finished with nearly 260 yards of

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Beauregard, from B1 fessed Coach Rob Carter.

Not scoring when they have had their chances appears to be a recurring theme for the Hornet’s offense and something they are working on diligently.

“We moved the ball well, but just couldn’t get it in the end zone” Carter added, “(and) we will keep working to find a way.”

Defensively, the Hornets faced a fast and efficient “groundand-pound” style running attack from the Tigers, who used their size and speed advantages to move the ball and chew up the clock. At halftime, the Hornets’ defensive coaches made some total offense. They were led by Nelms' 76 yards on 11 carries and Cianan Williams' four receptions for 42 yards. Minton finished with slightly more than 100 yards passing but did throw an interception.

Coach Mike Glisson, who helped guide the team to a winning season in his first year with the team, expressed his frustrations with his team's and coaching staff's performance in a post-game interview on Mix 96.7 FM. “This is the first time I think we didn’t

effective run-support adjustments like inserting starting offensive lineman Ethan Smith into the defensive line, where he played well.

When asked if Smith was going to play both sides of the ball in the future, Carter said “he did tonight, we will see.”

The changes slowed Harris County down in the second half, holding them to 10 points, but the Hornets overall team performance just was not enough to prevent another disappointing loss.

“We’re young, we keep fighting and getting better, I like what I see going forward,” Carter said.

Beauregard travels to Greenville next Friday for a 7 p.m. kick-off.

The school is located at 100 Tiger Drive in Greenville. put forth our best effort, and I don’t know why," Glisson said.

No defensive or special team stats were provided for this game.

With the loss, the Panthers fall to 2-5 overall, 0-4 in region play. This Friday, they will host 4-2 overall Auburn, who is fresh off a bye week. Their last contest was against the Minor Tigers, whom they defeated 49-20.

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. E.S.T. Panther Stadium is located behind Smiths Station Baptist Church at 2460 Lee Road 430.

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OLLI to host retired Auburn University Aquatic Ecologist Dr. Bill Deutsch on Oct. 16 Special to the Opelika Observer Dr. Bill Deutsch, a retired Auburn University aquatic ecologist, will present “Viewing Alabama Land with Head and Heart” at OLLI’s Oct. 16 Alabama Bicentennial Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Lecture Series.

Deutsch will discuss Alabama land physically and biologically as a natural resource, as well as culturally and spiritually as a source of beauty,

refreshment and a sense of place. He will include an overview of the state’s geology, soils, crops and settlement patterns.

Deutsch will also discuss how geography strongly influences personal identities. Come ready to discuss your sense of place in Alabama or elsewhere. This will be an interactive session.

Deutsch is a Research Fellow (Emeritus) in the Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic

Sciences. He is an aquatic ecologist and educator who has worked with local communities on many river systems of the world. Deutsch founded Global Water Watch and co-founded Alabama Water Watch, a program for promoting citizen volunteer water monitoring, environmental education and improved water policies.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn University (OLLI at Auburn) hosts

its Alabama Bicentennial Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities, also known as Pebble Hill, which is located at 101 S. Debardeleben St. in Auburn.

Lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. and participants shoud bring their own meal. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.

The program begins at 12:15 p.m.

The series is made possible by a grant from the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and is cosponsored by the Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities. The program is open to the public at no charge.

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

OLLI’s administrative offices and select classes are located at the historic

Sunny Slope property located at 1031 S. College St. For more information regarding this event or to learn about becoming a volunteer faculty member, volunteer service assistant or sponsor, call Shawnee McKee, OLLI Administrative Support, at 334-844-3146 email at olli@auburn.edu or visit www.olliatauburn. org, call administrative support at 334-844-3146, olli@auburn.edu or visit www.olliatauburn.org.

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Greens and Beans of Auburn offers schools outlet to provide students with balanced, nutritious meals

By Morgan Bryce Editor Providing children with healthy, handmade meals for better cognitive function and overall physical health is the goal of Greens and Beans, an Auburn-based based business first opened in 2015.

Owned and operated by the husband-and-wife duo of Arif and Jennifer Kor, the business's target demographic is children ages 1 to 5, years where diets play a critical role in a child's development.

"Food has such an impact on children early, and that exposure to the food pyramid and overall nutrition is just as important as teaching them how to be kind and how to be social. If they don't

receive proper nutrients during those (four) years, it can make for difficulties as they get older," Jennifer said.

Both Arif and Jennifer are well-versed in cooking and nutrition through their combined wealth of experience in the hospitality management industry.

Jennifer, a native of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, grew up in her family's resort, which served as preparation for her future career.

Arif hails from Istanbul, Turkey but became a well-seasoned traveler and spent several summers in his childhood and teenage years in Switzerland, where both he and Jennifer's careers in hospitality management would begin.

The couple met while attending Cesar Ritz College's Montreux, Switzerland campus and struck up a friendship.

Jennifer, a year older than Arif, finished her two-year certification and returned back to the United States to finish her education. He would follow her overseas the following year.

Both completed their bachelor's degrees of science in hotel, restaurant and institutional management from Virginia Tech, with Jennifer finishing in 1993 and Arif in 1994.

During the following year, the two's friendship blossomed into romance, dating for six years before marrying in 2001.

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career path of workers within the hospitality management industry usually involves promotion and constant relocation, which was the case for the Kors.

After having their first child in 2003, Jennifer stepped back to take care of their budding family while Arif advanced in his career.

Following stints in other parts of the U.S., Europe and Asia, the family first came to the Auburn-Opelika area in 2009 for Arif's job as an executive assistant manager of food and beverage at The Hotel at Auburn University and co-educator of food and beverage-related courses through the school's hotel and restaurant management program.

After two years at Auburn, the Kors relocated to Boston where Arif held multiple senior leadership roles in luxury hotels and resorts before his last career stop on Hayman Island, located near the Great Barrier

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With more than two decades of traveling the world under their belts, the Kors said they decided to come back to the area to give their children a more stable environment and enjoy a laid-back life "in a small, Southern (city)" like Auburn.

Jennifer's inspiration for starting Greens and Beans came through an experience working with Charlene Kam at the Auburn Montessori School.

With support from Arif, the two opened the business together in 2015.

Greens and Beans offers schools, daycares and learning centers a chance to outsource their food production and cut costs, all the while providing their students with well-balanced and nutritious options for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks.

According to Jennifer, only "fresh, quality" ingredients and foods are used in the meals they produce from their full- production kitchen within the Moore's Place Shopping Plaza, which they acquired in December 2017. Local produce is sourced in their cooking when available.

Each day at 6 a.m., the Kors and their three employees arrive and begin preparing food for that day. A driver delivers meals at staggered times throughout the day, starting with breakfast at 7:20 a.m.

Menus are meticulously created and tested for children's approval, rotating on a monthly and seasonal basis. The Kors said they can accommodate the dietary needs of children with allergies, mental health disorders or religious preferences.

Included in contracts with their clients is the installation of a garden to help children understand the process of raising the food they eat.

In a small, raised bed adorned with the Greens and Beans logo, the Kors plant various fruits, herbs and vegetables that are used in the meals they make.

"We love what we do.

We really have a lot of fun doing it," Arif said.

"We try to treat it like we are serving presidents or dignitaries - children are so important because they represent our future."

Future plans for Greens and Beans include the possibility of extending their age range to children older than 5 and expanding beyond the Auburn-Opelika area, according to Arif.

The business is open year-round and also caters summer camps or events for children.

For more information, call 334-329-4922 or visit www.greensandbeans.net. Their hours of operation to the public are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Lee County educator Judy Eldred participates in Catfish Challenge Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Judy E. Eldred of Opelika High School toured Drury Catfish Farm in Greensboro Sept. 27 with other educators as part of the inaugural Alabama Catfish Culinary Challenge. The challenge is supported by the Alabama Catfish Producers and the Alabama State Department of Education. Through the inaugural challenge, Alabama Catfish Producers will donate 600 pounds of U.S. Farm-Raised catfish to 40 Alabama high schools. Student chefs and food service worker students from those schools are part of Alabama’s Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) programs.

Along with the farm tour, teachers heard from a panel of Alabama catfish farmers during a question-and-answer session and enjoyed a lunch of fried U.S. Farm-Raised catfish. Eldred is pictured with Alabama catfish farmer Wallace Drury.

Lee County students attend Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Photo submitted to the Opelika Observer Lee County students Caroline Belcher and Charles Ingrum sharpened leadership skills during the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference at the 4-H Center in Columbiana Sept. 30 and Oct 1. The annual leadership workshop is for 9th-10th graders. Belcher attends Trinity Christian School, while Ingrum is a student at Churchill Academy. They were sponsored by the Lee County Farmers Federation. From left are the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Mike Tidwell, Ingrum and Belcher.

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PUBLIC NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF AMBER LESTER, Plaintiff, vs. JOHN LESTER, Defendant.

CASE NO.: DR-2010-39.07 To: John Lester IN THE FAMILY COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA; FAMILY DIVISION DR-2010-39.07 IN RE: AMBER MANDERSON a/k/a AMBER LESTER NOTICE OF PETITION FILED AND SERVICE BY PUBLICATION Notice to: John Lester JOHN LESTER must answer the Petition for Rule Nisi in the Family Court of Lee County, Alabama, on May 10, 2019, by the Honorable Zachary D. Alsobrook for the Petitioner Amber Manderson within fourteen (14) days from the last date of Publication of this notice or a final judgment may be rendered in Case Number DR-2010-39.07 in the Family Court of Lee County, Alabama. Answer must be filed at: Lee County Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, Alabama 36801.

ATTORNEY: Honorable Zachary D. Alsobrook 114 North 9th Street Opelika, AL 36801 (334)737-3718 Legal Run 09/18/19, 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OPELIKA CITY COUNCIL October 16, 2019 7:00 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with §23-4-2, Code of Alabama, 1975, that the City Council of the City of Opelika will conduct a Public Hearing during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Opelika City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Lee County, Alabama, to receive the benefit of public input concerning a proposal to vacate a portion of the northerly right-ofway of Waverly Parkway.

All persons interested in the proposed vacation are invited to appear at the public hearing and express their views. Written statements or objections may be submitted to the City Clerk prior to the time of the hearing.

The portion of the right-ofway of Waverly Parkway proposed to be vacated is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land lying in Section 9, Township 19 North, Range 26 East, Lee County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the East and the Northerly right-of-way of Waverly Parkway following a curve concave to the North having a radius of 7655.26 (chord bears South 83°39’22” West 86.88 feet); thence Southwesterly along said curve an arc distance of 86.88 feet to a found ½ inch rebar with cap (WALKER) and the POINT OF BEGINNING of parcel herein described; thence continuing along said right-of-way the following courses: South 83°18’35” West 119.46 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the Southeast having a radius of 1536.40 feet (chord bears South 73°45’09” West 430.96 feet); thence Southwesterly along said curve an arc distance of 432.39’ to a point; thence leaving said rightof-way North 24°18’35” West 185.64 feet to a point located in the centerline of Pepperell Branch; thence leaving said centerline following a curve concave to the North having a radius of 791.35 feet (chord bears South 86°09’10” East 284.56 feet); thence Easterly along said curve an arc distance of 286.12 feet to a point; thence North 83°54’22” East 321.43 feet to a found ½ inch rebar with cap (WALKER); thence South 06°04’17” East 50.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 1.061 acres, more or less.

Being further described according to and as shown by that certain survey or drawing prepared by Seth R. Walker, Registered Sur-

veyor, attached hereto and marked Exhibit “A”.

A copy of the Petition to Vacate and the proposed resolution approving the vacation will be available upon request at the office of the City Clerk, 2nd Floor of City Hall, 204 South 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama.

Please contact Kevin Rice, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 334-705-2083 at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability.

DATED this the 18th day of September, 2019. /s/ R. G. Shuman ROBERT G. SHUMAN, CITY CLERK Legal Run 09/18/19, 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19

PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA TO: KHALIL CRAWFORD AND ANY UNKNOWN FATHERS OF K.G.M. Address Unknown Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama

by Jacob and Lauren Allen on August 19, 2019 for the Adoption of K.G.M. born on November 24, 2016 being a minor child and being born to Clela McNaughton. A hearing has been set for the 19 th day of November, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. o’clock central time in the Probate Court, 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, or appear on the date of the hearing as set above to contest said Petition.

Done this 30th day August, 2019. /s/Bill English Probate Judge Legal Notice run 09/18/19, 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19

PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA TO: CLELA MCNAUGHTON Address Unknown Please take notice that a Petition for Adoption was filed in the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama

by Jacob and Lauren Allen on August 19, 2019 for the Adoption of K.G.M. born on November 24, 2016 being a minor child and being born to Clela McNaughton. A hearing has been set for the 19 th day of November, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. o’c lock central time in the Probate Court, 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, or appear on the date of the hearing as set above to contest said Petition.

Done this 30th day August, 2019. /s/Bill English Probate Judge Legal Notice run 09/18/19, 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19 .

NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF HENRY LEE WALTERS, JR. DECEASED PROBATE COURT LEE COUNTY CASE NO. 2019B-146 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Take Notice that LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of the Esate of HENRY LEE WALTERS, JR. deceased having been granted to LaSonta Reeves, on the 18th day of September, 2019 by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of the Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama.

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

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FOR LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of Richard Eugene Morris, Sr., Deceased Case No. 2018-A-103 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of September, 2019, by the Hon. 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.

LINDA MORRIS JACOBS OF COUNSEL: Jeffrey G. Tickal, Esq. Gullage & Tickal, LLP 511 Geneva Street Opelika, AL 36801 334-737-3733 Legal Run 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19

CASE NO. 2019-B-202 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF ALABAMA, LEE COUNTY PROBATE COURT ESTATE OF GENE H. TORBERT, DECEASED Letters Testamentary upon the Last Will and Testament of sadi decedent, having been granted to the undresigned on the 10th day of September, 2019, by the Judge of Probate Court of Lee County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

CLEMENT CLAY TORBERT III, EXECUTOR Legal Run 09/25/19, 10/02/19 & 10/09/19

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: The Estate of Johnny Clark Parker Deceased, Case Number: 2019-B-116 NOTICE TO CREDITORS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration have been granted to Janet Parker as Administrator of the Estate of Johnny Clark Parker deceased, on the 18th day of September, 2019 by the Honorable Bill English, Judge of Probate.

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

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE SALE To be held on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Best 4 Less at 2509 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801.

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NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE SALE To be held on TUESDAY, OCT. 29, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Best 4 Less at 2509 Lafayette Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801.

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CITY OF OPELIKA NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO: RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CITY OF OPELIKA AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED CITIZENS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Opelika, Alabama will hold a regular meeting and will be conducting public hearings on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers in the Public Works Administrative Building located at 700 Fox

Trail, Opelika, Alabama. A Planning Commission work session begins at 2:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive public comment on the following: 1. A public hearing on a request by James L. McCrory, authorized representative of John D. Harris, CJCF, LLC, property owner, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Likins First Revision SD, A Resubdivsion of Lot 1-C-1 and Lot 4-A, Block J, Byrd Land subdivision, 2 lots at 708 Avenue D. 2. A public hearing on a request by Richard Patton/ Mike Maher, authorized representative of Southside Opelika, LLC, property owner, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Southside, Phase 2, Redivision of Lots 3-A-1, 6 and 7, 8 lots subdivision consisting of 8 lots accessed at South 8th Street and Avenue D. 3. A public hearing on a request by Brian Allen/Mike Maher, authorized representative of Brian Allen, property owner, for preliminary plat approval of the BryantCalloway, Redivision of Parcel 2, Redivision of Parcel 2-A subdivision consisting of 5 lots accessed at the 3700 block Oak Bowery Road.

4. A request by Andrew Click/Mike Maher, authorized representative for Click Properties, LLC, property owners, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Totten’s Map of Opelika, Block M, Redivision of Lot 1, 2B, 3, and Lot 4 consisting of 8 lots accessed from South 4 th Street, Avenue C, and Avenue D. 5. A request by David Lee/ Mike Maher, authorized representative for Dorothy Lee, property owner, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Lee subdivision consisting of 2 lots accessed from Lee Road 390 and Lee Road 182.

6. A request by Mike Maher, authorized representative for Race Cannon Development, LLC, property owners, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Cannon Gate, Redivision of Parcel A and Parcel A-3 subdivision consisting of 2 lots accessed from Oak Bowery Road and Blackhawk Drive. (Tabled at September 24 th PC Meeting.)

7. A request by Blake Rice, authorized representative for Jimmy K. Goree, property owner, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Goree’s Subdivision consisting of 2 lots accessed at 3797 Highway 169.

8. A request by Blake Rice, authorized representative for Pyramid Financial Trust, LLC, property owners, for preliminary and final plat approval of the Re-Subdivision of Tract A-1-A of Fox Run Parkway Development, LLC subdivision consisting of 3 lots accessed at 1015 McCoy Street.

9. A request by Blake Rice, authorized representative for Beulah Properties, LLC, property owners, for preliminary plat approval of the Sentinel Hills, Phase 3 subdivision consisting of 14 lots accessed from the 1300 block Fox Run Parkway.

10. A request by Daniel Holland, authorized representative for Koul Properties, Inc., property owners, for preliminary plat approval of the Fox Run subdivision consisting of 249 lots accessed from Lee Road 2192.

11. A public hearing on a request by Chris Taylor, authorized representative for Marrell Hartley, property owner, for conditional use approval for an auto maintenance and auto repair business accessed at 1418 2nd Avenue.

12. A public hearing on a request by Mike Bowden and Brad Bowden, authorized representative for Mike Bowden and Tall Oaks, LLC, property owners, for conditional use approval for apartment renovations and apartment addition (Tree Tops Apartments) accessed at 2908 Birmingham Highway.

13. (a) A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request by Opelika Industrial Development Authority, authorized representative for E. R. Cannon, property owner, to rezone 107.6 acres accessed at the 3800 block Birmingham Highway from a R-5 zoning district to a M-2 (public manufacturing) zoning district. (b) An agenda item related

to the rezoning request concerns an amendment to the Future Land Use Map for the 107.6 acres at 3800 block Birmingham Highway from a mixed use commercial & residential use (planned unit development) to public manufacturing. If the Planning Commission votes to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to rezone the property, then approval of the said amendment is recommended.

14. (a) A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request by Bolt Engineering, Inc., authorized representative for Kyle S. Drake, Jr. Living Trust, property owner, to rezone 150 acres accessed at 2015 South Uniroyal Road from a R-1 zoning district to a PUD zoning district. (b) An agenda item related to the rezoning request concerns an amendment to the Future Land Use Map for the 150 acres at 2015 South Uniroyal Road from a low density residential to a planned unit development.

If the Planning Commission votes to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to rezone the property, then approval of said amendments to the Future Land Use map is recommended.

15. (a) A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a request by Ben Jordan c/o Southern Union Community College, authorized representative for J. R. Dudley, property owner, to rezone 3 acres accessed from Dickson Street from a R-3 zoning district to a I-1 zoning district. (b) An agenda item related to the rezoning request concerns an amendment to the Future Land Use Map for the 3 acres accessed from Dickson Street from a lowdensity residential use to an institutional use. If the Planning Commission votes to send a positive recommendation to the City Council to rezone the property, then approval of said amendments to the Future Land Use map is recommended.

16. A public hearing on a request by Brandon Bolt, authorized representative for Opelika Gateway Properties, LLC, property owners, for major revisions to the Wyndham PUD (Planning Unit Development) Master Plan accessed from Gateway Drive and Marvyn Parkway.

Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council. The proposed revisions are to the residential lot widths and/or commercial & residential uses as follows: • from office/apartments to commercial, POD #2) • from office/apartments to office/townhomes (Marvyn Parkway, POD #3) • from office to industrial (Marvyn Parkway, POD #6) • from 25-foot townhomes to commercial (POD #8 & #9) • from future development to apartments (POD #10, Gateway Drive) • from 125-foot single family homes to 65-foot single family homes (POD #11) • from 80-100-foot single family homes to 65-foot single family homes (POD #11) • from 25-foot townhomes to 65-foot single family homes (POD #11) • from 60-75-foot cottages to 75-foot single family homes (POD #12) • from cluster homes to 75-foot single family homes (POD #12) • from 80-100-foot single family homes to 75-foot single family homes (POD #12) • from 60-75-foot cottages to 75-foot single family homes (POD #12) 17. A public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council on proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance: Amend Section IX Sign Regulations; sub-sections: Section 9.5 General Provisions for Signs, Section 9.10 Sign Permits, Section 9.12 Miscellaneous Provisions, Schedule A The following agenda items are included as “Other Business” at the October 22nd Planning Commission meeting: 18. The Planning Commission will review the By-Laws of the Planning

Commission to determine if amendments to the By-laws are necessary.

19. Approve dates for the November and December Planning Commission Meetings due to holidays.

Suggestion: Tuesday, November 19th and Tuesday, December 17th .

All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting/ public hearings and be heard.

Written comments concerning the above matters may be mailed to the Planning Director at 700 Fox Trail, Opelika, Alabama 36801 at any time prior to the meeting/public hearings and may be further submitted to the Planning Commission at the meeting/public hearings.

The Planning Commission reserves the right to modify or alter any of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and to make its recommendations accordingly to the City Council.

Please contact Kevin Rice, the City’s ADA Coordinator, at 334-705-5132 at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations due to a disability.

PLANNING DIRECTOR Legal Run 10/09/19

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MABLE G. THOMAS, 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 17th day of September, 2019, 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.

GLORIA ANN THOMAS Personal Representative Robert H. Pettey Samford & Denson, LLP P.O. Box 2345 Opelika, AL 36803-2345 (334) 745-3504 Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

IN RE THE ESTATE OF: DORIS LEE ADAMS, Deceased.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 2019-B-243 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT LETTERS TESTAMENTARY of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 30th day of September, 2019, by Hon. 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.

SANDRA N. SMITH Executrix Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF JERRY E. MEARS, DECEASED. IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA TAKE NOTICE that Letters Testamentary having been granted to Billy Edward Mears, as Executor of the Estate of Jerry E. Mears, deceased, on the 2nd day of October, 2019, by the Honorable Bill English.

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

Billy Edward Mears, Executor Of the Estate of Jerry E. Mears, Deceased Marrell J. McNeal, Attorney at Law, PC PO Box 308 Opelika, AL 36803 334-7457033 Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

See Notices, page B13

pelika O Observer Notices, from B12 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF PAT S. BROWN COURT OF PROBATE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of September, 2019, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the 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.

Witness my hand, and dated this the 27th day of September, 2019.

CHARLES R. BROWN, JR. WILLIAM H. BROWN Legal Run 10/02/19, 10/09/19 & 10/16/19

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF JAMES G. KIRK, JR. COURT OF PROBATE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of September, 2019, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the 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.

Witness my hand, and dated this the 27th day of September, 2019.

JAMES G. KIRK, SR. Legal Run 10/02/19, 10/09/19 & 10/16/19

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT ESTATE OF SARA L. HIGGS COURT OF PROBATE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of September, 2019, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the 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.

Witness my hand, and dated this the 27th day of September, 2019.

CAROL LAW DUNCAN Legal Run 10/02/19, 10/09/19 & 10/16/19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LEE COUNTY, ALABAMA FAMILY COURT DIVISION: JUVENILE A.N.S. (DOB: 12/01/2004) JU2014-025.04 NOTICE OF PETITION & SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: The unknown father, of A.N.S. bom at Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA on 12/01/2004 to Susan Nicole Stafford and later adopted

by S.S. The legal Custody of A.N.S. was vested with Lee County DHR on 03/01/2018.

The unknown father must answer the Petition to Terminate his parental rights within 14 days from the last date of Publication of this notice with the Court Clerk located at 2311 Gateway Dr, Opelika, AL 36801 or a final judgment may be rendered in Case JU-2014-025.04 terminating his parental rights and placing said child for adoption. Mary Roberson, CIRCUIT CLERK Hon. Margaret A. Mayfield Attorney for Lee County DHR P.O, Box 809, Opelika, AL 36803 (334)7450333 Legal Run 10/02/19, 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

Notice to Contractors Federal Aid Project No. TAPAA-TA17 (922) City of OPELIKA, LEE COUNTY, Alabama Sealed bids will be received by the City of Opelika at 204 S. 7th Street, Opelika, Alabama, until 2p.m., 12, November 2019, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the following: PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ON CARVER AVE, FROM HARPER PLACE TO CLANTON STR., ON CLANTON STR, FROM CARVER AVE TO THE END OF THE PROJECT LIMITS, SIDEWALKS, CURB and DRIVES. The bracket estimate on this

project is from $150,000 to 300,000. This bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size.

This bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award the contract.

The principal items of work are approximately as follows: clearing; pavement and concrete demolition; earthwork; Storm structures; Erosion control measures; Traffic control measures; sidewalk and driveways.

The entire project shall be complete in 60 working days.

To be eligible for considerations, bids must be submitted on complete original proposals made available by the owner.

Bid documents (including plans and proposals) are available at 700 Fox Trail Road Opelika, Alabama 36803. No bid documents will be distributed later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.

A cashier’s check (drawn on an Alabama bank) or bid bond for 5% of the amount bid (maximum of $50,000.00) and made payable to the City of Opelika must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

It is not required that a contractor be licensed in order to submit a bid; however, prior to award of a contract, proper proof of all applicable licensures must be provided by the Contractor.

Proof of insurance coverage of the types and amounts as set forth in the project specifications will be required of the contractor, and any and all subcontractors, prior to beginning work.

The contractor will be required to perform work amounting to at least 30% of the total contract cost with his own organization.

Contractor prequalification is not required to bid on this project. However, the award of the contract will not be made to any bidder who, at the time of the award, is considered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to be disqualified from bidding, nor to any bidder who is an affiliate of or has a corporate officer, director, or principal owner who is a corporate officer, director, or owner of, another person who is presently disqualified

by ALDOT. Further details and

definitions regarding this provision are included in Section 102 of Special Provision 18-LPA3.

This is a Federally Funded project through ALDOT. The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act and other acts amendatory, supplementary, or relative thereto. This project is subject to the contract work hours and safety standards act and its implementing regulations. MBE/DBE participation is encouraged; however, no specific MBE/DBE goals have been established for this project.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 STAT. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D to 2000D-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, all bidders are hereby notified that if will be affirmatively ensured that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

Honorable Gary Fuller Mayor Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19, 10/23/19 & 10/30/19

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT - ESTATE OF WILLIAM R. GILLILAND A/K/A WILLIAM ROY GILLILAND, JR COURT OF PROBATE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of October, 2019, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the 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.

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B13 Oct. 09, 2019 Witness my hand, and dated this the 4th day of October, 2019.

MARTHA D. GILLILAND Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT - ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN PARKER KISER COURT OF PROBATE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 4th day of October, 2019, by the Hon. Bill English, Judge of the 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.

Witness my hand, and dated this the 4th day of October, 2019.

MICHAEL HARTWELL KISER CATHERINE HELEN KISER Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19 & 10/23/19

INVITATION TO BID 20002 Sealed bids for the construction of the Geneva Street Improvements shall be received at the Opelika City Hall Conference Room, 204 South Seventh Street, Opelika, Alabama, until 2:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday November 12, 2019, and then publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Only bids from competent general contractors will be considered.

At the time of contract award, the successful bidder must be a properly licensed general contractor. The attention of all bidders is called to the provisions of State law governing “General Contractors” as set forth in the Ala. Code §34-8-1, et.seq. (1975) and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto. Bidders must be licensed by the Licensing Board for General Contractors when bids are submitted.

Bidders are required to have a State of Alabama General Contractor’s License with a specialty of “Highways and Streets, Clearing and Grubbing, Earthwork, Erosion, Site Work, Grading or Municipal

and Utility”. All bidders must submit with their proposal, contractor’s license number and a copy of the license. State law Ala. Code §34-8-8(b) requires all bids to be rejected which do not contain the contractor’s current license number.

Evidence of this license shall be documented on the outside of the sealed bid.

All bidders shall possess all other licenses and/or permits required by applicable law, rule or regulation for the performance of the work.

Drawings and Specifications may be examined at the Office of the City Engineer located at 700 Fox Trail, Opelika, Alabama, and phone number: 334-705-5450. Bid documents may be obtained from the Office of the City Engineer at no charge as an electronic file if the bidder supplies a storage drive or as an email attachment or electronic drop box.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished to him/her by the City of Opelika. All information in the proposal must be completed by the bidder for the proposal to be accepted.

A Bid Bond in the amount of five (5) percent of the bid amount made payable to the City of Opelika must accompany each bid. Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract sum will be required of the successful bidder. The right is reserved by the Owner to reject all Bids and to waive irregularities.

Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, marked, addressed as follows, and delivered to: Lillie Finley, Purchasing-Revenue Manager, City of Opelika, 204 South 7th Street, P.O. Box 390, Opelika, Alabama, 36803-0390. Attn: Geneva Street Improvements LILLIE FINLEY- PURCHASING REVENUE MANAGER CITY OF OPELIKA 204 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET (36801) POST OFFICE BOX 390 (36803-0390) OPELIKA, ALABAMA PH: (334) 705-5120 Legal Run 10/09/19, 10/16/19, 10/23/19 & 10/30/19

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Opelika, L ee County & A labama Politics Wednesday, Oct. 09, 2019

Inside the Statehouse

Opelika City Council approves

Prison issue to be addressed in special a bid for the demolition of session in February rather than October historic ‘Ward Funeral Home’

T

he second year of the reign of Gov. Kay Ivey may give her a second major accomplishment during her tenure.

In her first year, she spearheaded the measure to increase the state’s gasoline tax in order to allow Alabama to proceed with a much-needed massive infrastructure program labeled Rebuild Alabama.

It is my belief that she and the legislature will resolve the state’s looming prison problems. It was first thought and actually assumed that a special session would be called in late October.

However, it now appears that the scenario used by the governor and Chief of Staff Jo Bonner last year was so successful that they will replicate the road program plan. They will call a special session within next year’s regular session.

The regular session will begin on Feb. 4, and immediately they will adjourn the regular session and call for a special session to deal with the imminent prison overcrowding problem.

A special session is the way to go to get a major initiative completed. The legislature must concentrate solely on the issue at hand.

Secondly, addressing the proposals offered by the governor gives her the advantage of requiring the proposals to be addressed exclusively.

Thus, the governor and legislature avoid the

By Steve Flowers criticism regarding the cost of a special session, because, with it being held within the confines of a regular session, it does not cost taxpayers any more money.

Legislators and Ivey acknowledge that there is a crisis, and it must be addressed. Ivey nor this Legislature caused this prison overcrowding problem. It has been building up for decades.

The chickens just came home to roost under her and this legislative watch.

Primarily, these problems are caused by overcrowding. The federal courts have ordered the state to add more correctional officers and to make other significant improvements as part of the remedy to a federal judge’s findings that mental health care is “horrifically inadequate.”

The leader of the prison reform movement has been State Sen. Cam Ward. He agreed with the governor in that delaying the session by three months would be wise. Ward further stated, “Let’s get it done right. Let’s get all of the data, talk with the Department of Jus-

tice and pass something that really works.”

The governor and Ward are wise to wait.

There is a tried and true adage, “clear facts make for clear decisions.”

The legislature has already begun actions to increase funding for prisons. This year’s budget funded an increase in pay for correctional officers in an effort to hire and retain more officers.

The courts say that the state only has about one-third of the officers needed.

The Ivey Administration has tipped their hand on how a solution to the primary problem will be resolved from her end. Ultimately, the problem boils down to the fact that the state has to have more male inmate beds, which will require three major new men’s prisons. These prisons would hold approximately 10,000 inmates. She plans to go with the privatization of prisons approach, which has had mixed results in other states.

The initial estimate for the cost of construction for the prisons is nearly $900 million. The private firm selected would bear the cost up front. The state would lease the new prisons. This is going to make the passage of new prisons a possible tougher row to hoe than the gas tax and the Infrastructure package.

Legislators are not going to lay down their guns easily when it comes to closing See Flowers, page B16

Located in Historic Downtown Opelika

334-745-4618

By Michelle Key Publisher

In spite of pleas fromMaurice Ward, owner of the property housing the historic Ward Funeral Home, the Opelika City Council voted unanimously to approve the bid from AAA General Contractors, Inc. for the demolition of the structure.

“I do have the financing for it (improving the building) but I just have not found a general contractor. My plea is to just give me a little more time,” Ward said. “If you would just think about it, I would really appreciate it. ... this is something that is historic for the community.”

The funeral home located at 207 Ave. A has

been abandoned for approximately 30 years and the discussion of demolition has been brought before the city council three times since 2011.

In the first two instances, Ward was granted additional time to secure funding and to start repairs on the property.

Opelika resident Oscar Penn spoke in favor of saving the structure, while Councilwomen Patsy Jones and Tiffany Gibson-Pitts shared reasons behind their decisions to vote for demolition of the structure.

“That is a historic building in our community. That place represents significance to us,” Penn said. “If there is a possibility that you can understand what this means to us in our

community... so that our children can go up and see some of the things that are right there in their neighborhood and understand the significance of these things.”

“I hear rumbles but I think people need to understand. I believe that this has happened (for) five years. We have tried to be very lienient with you. We have started (the process) and we’ve tabled it and we continue to do that,” Jones said.

“That is the one area that many people who live in that community complain about it and (say) that they’re tired of seeing. So, there is no way that I can keep holding off,” GibsonPitts said.

See Council, page B16

Sen. Tom Whatley has been elected chairman of the Joint Legislative Committee on Self-Driving Vehicles Special to the Opelika Observer Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has been elected Chairman of the Alabama Legislature’s Joint Committee on SelfDriving Vehicles. The committee is composed of five state senators and five state representatives and was created by the State Legislature in 2019 to “study all aspects of self-driving vehicles… including specifically, the issues of public safety and state and local economic impact regarding such vehicles.”

“Self-driving vehicles are already a reality, in terms of the technology, and there are a host of questions we need to

Sen. Tom Whatley consider from a legal and safety perspective,” Whatley said. “It’s an honor to be named chairman of the committee, and I look forward to working with the other committee members, as we talk with researchers and technologists from around the country, to assess the best path forward for Alabama.”

Lt. Gov. Will Ain-

sworth had the appointing authority for the five Senate members on the committee and praised the selection of Whatley as chairman.

“Congratulations to Senator Whatley on being chosen as chairman — I know he will work well with all of the committee members, as they study an issue that has the potential to transform the transportation industry.

Autonomous vehicles are certainly coming, and we need to think creatively and strategically to ensure that Alabama can benefit from these exciting advances in technology, while protecting the safety of our roads and highways,” Ainsworth See Whatley, page B16

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Rep. Jeremy Gray participated in leadership program for Select Southern State Government Officials last week Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika native and District 83 Rep. Jeremy Gray was selected to participate in the 2019 Center for the Advancement of Leadership Skills in Little Rock, Arkansas from Oct. 5 to 9. Inaugurated in 2007, CALS is the annual leadership program of the Southern Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments.

Each year, CALS brings together select officials from three branches of govern-

Flowers, from B15 prisons in their districts.

These prisons are major employers in their areas, and in some cases, the largest employer.

Alabama is not the only state that is facing this prison overcrowding problem. In some cases, the federal courts have

Whatley, from B15 said.

Per Senate Joint Resolution 21, any bill

ment in 15 Southern states to refine their leadership skills in a nonpartisan environment. The program focuses on communication, conflict resolution, consensus building and critical decision making. Ultimately, CALS aims to provide the public with highly skilled, educated and confident state leaders.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be nominated by Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Minority Leader Anthony Daniels to attend the CALS program. I hope

to represent Alabama well and bring back a wealth of knowledge I can implement in the next legislative session,” Gray said.

The 2019 program agenda includes sessions on leadership and communication styles, conflict management, creating a culture of ethics and excellence and leading across generations. Brandon Fleming, founder and CEO of the Atlantabased Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project, will deliver the final keynote address.

Founded in 1933, The Council of State Governments (CSG) is the nation’s only organization serving all three branches of state government. Opened in 1959, the mission of CSG’s Southern Office is to promote and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation among its 15 member states, predominantly through the programs and services provided by its Southern Legislative Conference (SLC).

For more information, visit www.slcatlanta.org/CALS.

taken over the prison systems and implemented the solution from the federal bench. We have been down that road before during the George Wallace v. Judge Frank Johnson era. That is a very costly way to go.

The Department of Justice, federal judges and U.S. Attorneys in Alabama deserve accolades for openly working with the state and Ivey

in giving preliminary guidelines and a blueprint for the state to follow to avoid federal intervention. Ivey should be given credit for listening, adhering to and discussing the solutions to the state’s overcrowded prison problem with the federal officials.

Like I said, her administration did not cause the problem. However, the Ivey Administra-

tion may be the one to resolve this imminent problem that has been kicked down the road for over a decade.

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.

regulating the use of selfdriving or autonomous vehicles shall be referred to the Joint Committee for review and comment, prior to being placed on a standing committee’s agenda in either legisla-

tive house.

The members of the Joint Committee are: Sen. Tom Whatley Sen. Randy Price Sen. Clay Scofield Sen. Rodger Smitherman

Sen. Gerald Allen Rep. Wes Kitchens Rep. Barbara Drummond Rep. Danny Garrett Rep. Margie Wilcox and Rep. Craig Lipscomb.

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Council, from B15 In other business, the council: • approved the bid for demolition work at 3307 Arnold Ave • approve requests for street closures by: - Kitty Greene on Oct. 31 - Opelika Main Street on behalf of Griff Goods on Oct. 19 • approved a request

by Interstate Hotels LLC, DBA Fairfield Inn and Suites for a beer and wine off-premise license • approved a request by Opelika Interstate Hotels II LLC, DBA Hampton Inn and Suites for a retail beer wine off-premise license • in a 3-to-2 split decision, voted to deny the request by Dreamz Lounge and Pool Hall LLC, Dba Dreamz for a lounge retail liquor Class 1 and beer on-premise license • approved a bid for right-of-way vegetation management • approved a bid for the Society Hill Road and Gateway Drive roundabout conversion • approved expense reports from various departments • approved an expense report from City Attorney Guy Gunter • approved a resolution to designate city personal property as surplus and to authorize disposal of said property • approved the purchase of several items for the Opelika Police Department including: - X-Ray baggage scanner - two-way radios - in-car video recording systems - 20 vests - police equipment for police package automobiles - seven 2020 Chevrolet Tahoes • approved the purchase of a new Ford F450 for the fire department • approved the purchase of a 2020 Peterbilt 520 Daycab W/ McNeilus 2849 Side Loader for OES • approved a building permit refund for Camellia Custom Homes.

• approved the application for the 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant • approved a request

by Verizon Wireless for a special-use permit for 2100 Tiger Town Parkway • approved several annual appropriation con-

This week’s puzzle answers:

tracts for fiscal year 2020 as follows: - American Red Cross for $10,000 - Opelika Main Street for $20,000 - Storybook Farm for $6,000 - Keep Opelika Beautiful for $38,000 - Lee County. Youth Development Center for $35,000 - East Alabama Healthcare Authority d/b/a East Alabama EMS LLC, for $287,036 for operations to be paid in quarterly payments and $88,440 for the capital account to be paid out during the next two years - Museum of East Alabama for $29,600 - Chamber of Commerce’s 20-Under 40 program for $2,500 - Arts Assoc. of East Alabama for 2020 Songwriters Festival for $2,500 - Southern Union State Community Foundation for $1,500 • approved a project agremeent with ALDOT for a bicycle and pedestrian masterplan • approved a special appropriation to the Sportsplex for the annual Health Fair that was held for $3,000 • approved a $2,990,000 loan to Opelika Industrial Development Authority to purchse land for a new technology park • approved an ordinance to amend zoning Ordinance and Map to rezone 1600 Toomer St. from R-3 to I-1 • introduced an ordinance to amend the city Code of Ordinances, Article II of Chapter 3.5 pertaining to Game Rooms (first reading) • introduced an ordinance to amend the city Code of Ordinances Section 23-2 extending billiard room operating hours (first reading) • Mayor Gary Fuller issued two proclamations: - proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

- proclamation for Jean Dean RIF’s - Run to Read Day - the Oct. 20 event will be the 30th and final Run to Read event for the organization.

• approved the reappointment of David Hudmon to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a term ending Oct. 1, 2023 and • Fuller announced the recommendation of the appointment of Morgan Beadles to the Kreher Preserve and Nature Center advisory board for a term ending Dec. 31, 2024.