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Legal notices for the week of Nov. 14 – Nov. 20, 2014

 MORTGAGE

FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Pam O’Neal, a single woman, to Jeff Wayne Moody and Kevin C. Payne dated February 27, 2006, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument No. 3241764; and

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

Over the past few weeks The Vagabond has been discussing a pamphlet written by the Gadsden Women’s Club called A little book about Gadsden. It tells about the early periods of the Gadsden area. It continues….

Recreations and Sports

The Gadsden Country Club was incorporated Aug. 26, 1919. It is located three miles south of town on the Birmingham highway. The property

“Thank you” doesn’t always cover it

This week we had the pleasure of celebrating our nation’s true heroes – our veterans. This is always one of the most important holidays of the year in my mind. Not because I am a veteran, but because I believe it is important that we take time to appreciate and understand the sacrifice members of the military (and their families)

Future Publix hosts groundbreaking

By Sarrah Peters/News Editor

The groundbreaking for the future Publix in Rainbow City was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. The groundbreaking event was hosted by The Gadsden/Etowah County Chamber and MAB American Management, LLC.

Plans for the new Publix, which will be located on the corner of Highway 77 and West Grand Avenue, have been in progress since 2010. 

“It’s been a long

Ford retained as House Minority Leader

The Alabama House Democratic Caucus met on Nov. 6 for its organizational meeting to elect caucus leadership for the next four years.

The caucus retained Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) as Minority Leader and elected Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) as Caucus Chair. 

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve another term as House Minority Leader,” Ford said. “House Democrats are ready

Local Medal of Honor recipient honored on U.S. stamp

By Chris McCarthy/ Publisher/Editor

A local hero was recognized posthumously earlier this week in a Veterans Day ceremony at the City of Gadsden’s main post office branch on Chestnut Street.

U.S. Army Colonel and late Gadsden resident Ola Lee Mize, a Medal of Honor recipient who passed away in March, was included in a U.S. Postal Service stamp featuring the 145 Medal

Hokes Bluff Lions Club honors veterans

By Sarrah Peters/News Editor

The Modern Woodmen Veteran’s Day Event was held at the Hokes Bluff Lion’s Club on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Rick Vaughn spoke at the event about the issues facing veterans today. 

He spoke about the 25,000 veterans that have post-traumatic stress disorder after they return from war. 

“I don’t know if you believe in ghosts, but veterans with PTSD are haunted,”

Attalla Senior Center honors veterans

By Jacqueline Chandler/News Correspondent

Attalla Senior Center members celebrated their veterans on Monday (Nov. 10).

Veterans displayed their commendations and medals for the congregate to view, shared stories and enjoyed a brotherhood formed years ago. 

Most of the veterans present were in their 80’s but the oldest, Tom Collins, is 92 years old. 

Collins, who served in World War II, displayed his Purple Heart,