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Events & Announcements
PASADENA BOUND - The Albertville Aggie Band has been invited to Pasadena, CA in 2024 for the 135th Annual Rose Parade. Albertville’s 2024 performance will mark the third time that the Aggie Band has marched in the Rose Parade. The first appearance was in 2011, and the second was in 2018. CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE- There will be a Christmas Boat Parade on the Coosa River on December 10, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. There will also be music and vendors at the Southside Landing. The Town of Southside will also be holding its 2022 Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 17 at 5 p.m. The Parade line-up begins at 3 p.m. and the parade will start at Southside High School and end at the Community Center. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - The City of Fort Payne will hold its 37th annual Christmas in the Park on Friday, December 9 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. There will be various activities, including a chance to visit with Santa. The Fort Payne Christmas parade will be held immediately following Christmas in the Park at 6 p.m. in downtown. TURKEY TROT 5K - There will be a Turkey Trot 5K event at the Rotary Pavilion in downtown Fort Payne on Saturday, November 19 starting at 9 a.m. The event is sponsored by Family Services of North Alabama. PLAINVIEW TURKEY TROT - The Plainview High School Turkey Trot will be held at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at noon. Ribbons will be awarded by male and female age divisions. DOUGLAS AREA SENIORS - The Douglas Senior Center offers fellowship with area senior citizens, games and a nutritious meal each weekday. The Senior Center is located at 335 Stadium Circle in Douglas, which is across from the High School. The senior center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for those age 60 and older. In addition to food and games, the facility has exercise equipment, quilting facilities, and a pool table. A computer and sewing machines are also available. For more information call 256-840-1440. A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS - There will be a Hometown Christmas Concert at the Pitman Theatre in downtown Gadsden on Friday, December 7 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Adam Swann/Ragan Lonnergan and friends. There will be free admission and limited first come first serve seating. JUNIOR FELLOWS PROGRAM - The Library of Congress is seeking applicants for its Junior Fellows Program, a summer internship held from May 22, 2023, to July 28, 2023. This 10-week, full-time paid internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning and conducting research using the resources of the world’s largest library. Remote and on site project opportunities are available. The deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Potential applicants should visit www.loc.gov/juniorfellows for full project descriptions and a list of required skills and knowledge for each project. Questions about the program and projects may be sent to juniorfellows@loc.gov. SPRING REGISTRATION - Registration at Gadsden State Community College for spring semester is ongoing through Jan. 13. Classes begin Jan. 9 for the full spring semester and spring mini 1 term. Classes begin March 3 for the spring mini 2 term. For more information email admissions@gadsdenstate.edu. ALABAMA TRIBUTE - The 4th Annual ALABAMA Tribute will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 7-10 p.m. at the Fort Payne DeKalb Theater. This show is a tribute to the ALABAMA Band. Tickets and more information are available at Eventbrite.com. ACT PREP COURSE - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering ACT preparation courses covering four core subjects – English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session dates, times and course offerings are from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 29 for English and reading and Dec. 1 for math and science. Students can register for the session(s) of their choice. Registration cost is $60 for each session. Registration is $99 for both weekday sessions. Once a student registers, a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register for any of the Continuing Education classes, visit www.gadsdenstate. edu/continuinged. For more information call Pam Clough, director of Continuing Education, at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu.
NORMANDY BOUND - The Boaz High School Marching Band has been selected to preform in the 80th anniversary D-Day Memorial Parade and Allied Musical Salute to Veteran's in Normandy, France in June 2024. The announcement was made by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey following the band's halftime performance show during a recent football game. Additionally, the Jacksonville State University Marching Southerns have also been invited to France for the historical event. REFRESH SUNDAY - The Albertville North Broad Street Church of Christ will hold Refresh Sunday on November 27, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Tommy Scott, of Arkansas will be the guest speaker. There will be a fellowship meal at 11:45 a.m. REINDEER ON THE RIVERFRONT - The City of Chattanooga, TN is holding a Reindeer on the Riverfront and Lighted Boat Parade at Ross Landing on Friday, November 25, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. The event will include holiday fun, real reindeer, pictures with Santa, a lighted boat parade and fireworks. START STRONG SCHOLARSHIP - Gadsden State Community College is awarding Start Strong Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarship covers up to six hours of tuition and fees for the 2023 fall semester and 2024 spring semester. It is open to graduating high school seniors. Applications are due March 1. Full- time, eligible students can get a combined 12 hours of credit paid for through the Start Strong Scholarship Program. The scholarship is not limited to those living within the Gadsden State service area. The Start Strong Scholarship will pay in-state tuition for out-of-state students. This is Gadsden State’s second year to award these scholarships worth almost $2,000 each. GIVING DAY - The Albertville North Broad Street Church of Christ's Friend's Giving Day will be on Sunday November 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Visitors will be the honored guests and there will be a fellowship meal following the morning service. SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - The City of Gadsden will host a Small Business Saturday in Downtown on November 26. The Gadsden Youth Chorus will be performing a mini concert at the Memorial Garden at 4th & Broad at 10 a.m. CHRISTMAS AT THE GROTTO - The 4th Annual Christmas at the Grotto will start on November 25 at 5 p.m. at the Ava Maria Grotto in Cullman. Come and experience the beauty of Br. Joseph's work at night surrounded by lights and music. The dates and times for the event are as follows: December 25-26 from 5-9 p.m.; December 1-3 from 5-9 p.m.; December 9-10 from 5-9 p.m. (wagon rides); December 11 and 15 from 5-9 p.m.; December 16-17 from 5-9 p.m. (wagon rides); December 19-22 from 5-9 p.m.; December 23 from 5-9 p.m. (wagon rides); and December 26 from 5-9 p.m. On December 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 there will be live musical performances, food trucks, kids' rides around St. Bernard's campus and horse-drawn wagon rides along a beautiful decorated path in the woods. The cost for Admission is $10 for Adults; $8 for Seniors; $7 for Military/Veterans/1st Responders; $8 for Teens (age 13-17); and $7 for Children (age 5-12). Children under 4 are admitted for free. Wagon rides will be on December 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and the cost is $10. Kids' rides will be on Dec 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and the cost is $5. Refreshments will be available every night. GATLINBURG PARADE - Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Smokey Mountains during the 2022 Gatlinburg Christmas Parade. The event be held on Friday December 2 at 6 p.m. CHRISTMAS AT THE FALLS - The 2022 Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Park begins on November 24 at 4 p.m and will go through January 1, 2023. For more information or tickets, visit noccalulafallspark.com. ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS - The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of the Year Awards. Nominations are being accepted for Distinguished Alumni of the Year and the Distinguished Service Award. While nominators do not have to be members, it is preferred that nominees are members of the Alumni Association. Nominations are also being accepted for Gadsden State employees for the Outstanding Support Staff Award, the Outstanding Technical Faculty Award and the Outstanding Academic Faculty Award. Nominations for all awards are accepted from Gadsden State students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 30. Winners will be announced at the College’s annual holiday party scheduled for Dec. 9. Nomination forms can be found at gadsdenstate.edu/alumni.
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
Boaz High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Patrick Williams was recognized for his years of service to the school and community during a recent football game. Williams is set to retire after 20 years of service (2013-2023). Special Recognition $1.3 Million Award For Innovation and Research Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $1.3 million to stimulate new research and development at three Alabama universities and university systems and help improve lives. The University of Alabama at Birmingham was awarded two grants totaling $666,910, the University of Alabama was awarded two grants totaling $486,026 and Auburn University received a grant of $184,773. The grants are from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund. The state-funded program was created in 2019 under the Alabama Innovation Act which was approved by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ivey. “Often, the research and development that comes out of our universities has far-reaching and life-altering impacts across a wide array of issue areas,” said Governor Ivey. “Alabama’s future outlook is largely dependent on our ability to find solutions to the problems of tomorrow, and I commend the students and professors for their dedication and time-consuming efforts to ensure Alabama remains the leader in innovation that it is.” The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. “ADECA is pleased to join with Governor Ivey in supporting and encouraging research and innovation at our state universities,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. “It is amazing to see solutions arise out of challenges relating to science and technology and other fields of study.” The awarded grants were to UAB, Alabama and Auburn and they are as follows: University of Alabama at Birmingham • $316,910 to conduct research relating to the development of a new neurovascular stent for stroke treatment. • $350,000 to conduct research involving the development of a new material in dental root-canal treatment. University of Alabama • $399,831 to conduct research relating to development of a membrane for the removal of some man-made chemicals which may cause harm in humans. • $86,314 to conduct research involving the development of ultra-high performance concrete using materials available in Alabama Auburn University • $184,773 to conduct research relating to the development of an iron-based contrast agent in an angiography procedure that examines blood flow in the body. Marshall County Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie passed away on Nov. 9, 2022 following medical complications. “On behalf of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to both the friends and the family of Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office," said Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor. "As the family, Sheriff’s Office and the community grieve, I have assured Sheriff (Phil) Sims that we will make all ALEA resources available as they attempt to cope with this tragic loss. A dedicated law enforcement veteran of 30 years, Chief Deputy Guthrie’s leadership, courage and sacrifice to his local community, as well as to the entire State of Alabama, is apparent by the overwhelming care and support already displayed by those he so faithfully served," added Taylor. Marshall County Chief Deputy Passes Away
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