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Classifieds for the week of Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2014

 FOR RENT

GLENCOE- SECURE SENIOR APTs
No smoking/pets
Utilities/garbage included
$425/month + deposit
Call (256)492-1858 for information
8:30-11:30 am or leave message

AUCTIONS

ABSOLUTE AUCTION 49 Town home lots – all utilities adjoins RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley Birmingham, AL.  Tuesday, November 18th 1:00 p.m. www.targetauction.com 1-800 476-3939. djacobs#5060.

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Legal notices for the week of Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2014

 MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Charlotte Ann Rhoades, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., on June 29, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of

“And your young men shall see visions…” Part VII

Sometimes back The Vagabond came across a pamphlet written by the Gadsden Women’s Club called A Little Book About Gadsden, which tells about the early periods of the Gadsden area. For the last few weeks we have been reporting on this old pamphlet. It continues….

Schools

“The common school is the greatest discovery ever made by man.”

“In the home of Gabriel Hughes

Being sincere with the voters

In two weeks, voters across our state will head to the polls and decide who will be leading Alabama for the next four years. As voters are evaluating the candidates, I think it is important that we carefully look at the candidates’ background and how the candidates have presented themselves in their campaigns.

Last week, I questioned why my opponent, Doug

Two local athletes to be nationally honored

By Sarrah Peters/News Editor

Richard Hagedorn and Bobby “House” Driskill can often be found in the back room at Gold’s gym training for powerlifting competitions. They go to train three of four days a week, while working different muscles.

The two have been training together since 1994, when they met. They have participated in many competitions together. Now, their practice and hard

Local legend Rip Reagan passes away

By Kay Smith-Foster

Gadsden State Community College extends its sincerest condolences to family and friends of Billy E. “Rip” Reagan. He began his tenure at Gadsden State in 1986 and worked as a full-time band director and music instructor from 1986 until his retirement in 1996. Reagan remained part-time band director at Gadsden State until February 2014.

“Our Gadsden State family is

Attalla Parks and Rec to host Trunk or Treat on Halloween

By Jacqueline Chandler/Messenger Correspondent

The City of Attalla Parks and Recreation Department will host its second annual Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 -7p.m. at the Carnes Community Center gymnasium. The first year the event drew over 400 youths from surrounding communities. This number is expected to rise this year.

Vendors from local businesses will set up tables free of

GSCC to launch project into space

October 27 will be a monumental date that many Gadsden State students will remember forever.  The project that several instructors and three teams of engineering students have poured their heart, time and energy into will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) via an Orbital 3 rocket.  

“Electronic engineering technology instructor, Audrey Webb, has been the anchor for all of

Gadsden declares Extra Mile Day

Mayors across the United States are recognizing a growing movement that is dedicated to encouraging individuals and organizations to “go the extra mile” in service and volunteerism. On November 1, 500 mayors are expected to declare “Extra Mile Day.”

Gadsden and Mayor Sherman Guyton join the list.

Extra Mile Day celebrates individuals and organizations that have chosen to create positive change in