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SEPT. 2, 2010

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

The Alabama Sports Writers Association weekly high school football poll was released on Wednesday.

AUG. 31, 2010

TRANSPORTATION

New bridge over Little River Falls to open soon

The Alabama Department of Transportation is two weeks away from opening its new $7 million bridge on Alabama Highway 35, WEIS-AM reported on its website last week.

AUG. 30, 2010

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Bluff hangs tough before Warriors pull away

Chalk one up for Goliath. Reigning Class 4A state champion Cherokee County High toppled tiny Cedar Bluff 42-14 in the high school football season opener for both teams here Thursday night.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Piedmont grinds out 29-6 win over Eagles

Chalk one up for Goliath. Reigning Class 4A state champion Cherokee County High toppled tiny Cedar Bluff 42-14 in the high school football season opener for both teams here Thursday night.

ROAD APPLES

Keyboards — keys to success

In today’s computerized world, if you want to be successful you must learn all about your keyboard. If you are familiar with your “Delete” and your “Backspace” keys, then you have already mastered the very difficult first ninety-nine percent of what you need to know.

THE FAMILY GUY

We’re off to see the wizard — again

Now that I know memorization is the goal, the white-knuckle morning madness has abated — a bit. Jellybean has become obsessed with the soundtrack to The Wizard of Oz. Growing up, I was creeped out by the flying monkeys and debated the Tin Man's sexual orientation, but the music was an afterthought: “We're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz…” and all that nonsense.

AUG. 25, 2010

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

5 stars from county named to All-Decade team

Former local high school football standouts Coty Blanchard, Hershel Houston, Will Miller, Jamie Hampton and Josh Moten joined former Etowah running back Carnell “Cadillac” Williams on the Gadsden Times All-Decade football team.

AUG. 23, 2010

ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

Warriors ready to defend Class 4A crown

Cherokee County Warriors Head Coach Thomas “Tripp” Curry enters his 10th season leading the Warriors in 2010. Curry, the two-time Coach of the Year, is well aware that this season presents new challenges for the defending Class 4A state champs.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

New regions, old foes the story in 2010

It's already here, football fans. Another high school season begins this week and there is plenty to talk about. Let's get started. The Class 1A Spring Garden Panthers saw Alabama High School Athletics Association (AHSAA) realignment in name-change only, as they went from Region 6 to Region 7.

EDUCATION

Williams, staff settled in and loving new school

This time last year, Centre Middle School Principal Renee Williams would have been justified if she felt a little run down. Less than a month after moving into a brand-new 85,000-square-foot facility, there was a constant line of delivery trucks bringing furniture, food and school supplies.

Meeting Times

Cherokee County Commission meets the second Monday of every month at 10 a.m. and the fourth Monday at 5 p.m.

Centre City Council meets at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday.

Cedar Bluff Town Council meets the second Monday of every month.

Gaylesville Town Council meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month.

Leesburg Town Council meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday in the town hall.

Sand Rock Town Council meets in the town hall at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month.

Latest News Links

(Updated Sept. 2)

Across America
• Gulf oil rig explodes, burning off Louisiana coast

• Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

• Discovery Channel hostage- taker hated programming

Around Alabama
• Allen: BP might have closed leaking well a little sooner

• Navy expansion plans worry some Baldwin Co. residents

• Alabama education revenue down but improving

World & Politics

• How Barack Obama became Mr. Unpopular

• Petraeus calls relationship with Karzai ‘sound’

• 2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents injured

College Football

• Ingram has minor surgery, will miss San Jose State

• Preseason in college football? Why not?

• It’s time for UAB to answer the important questions

Sports
• WATCH: Nationals, Marlins clear bench in MLB brawl

• Roethlisberger set to meet with NFL commissioner

• Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club

Science & Technology
• Thanks to high tech, storm track easier to predict

• God did not create the universe, says Hawking

• Judge punishes juror for Facebook post

Entertainment
• Apple TV a first step to more ambitious plans?

• Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from jail

• Perry aims to show more dimensions with ‘Dream’

Centre Weather Forecast, AL (35960)

Family Care Center Thrift Store - at 800 West Main Street in Centre is open to the public Tuesday through Friday, featuring brand-name merchandise, the sale of which is used to help local families in need.

Basic Computer Classes - will be taught at the Cherokee Co. Public Library through Sept. 3 (9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays). Advance sign-up required. Class costs $10. Call 256-927-5838 for info.

Alabama Bantam Club - will host a young bird show Sept. 11 in Clanton. For info call 256-282-0485.

Cherokee County Public Library - will hold several programs for young readers through Nov. 18. For more information call Director Malinda Wood at 256-927-5838.

Annual Stephens Family Reunion - will be held Sept. 7 at Salem Baptist Church on County Road 8. There will also be a grave-marking ceremony for ancestor and Confederate War veteran, Elijah Bluford Stephenson, of Alabama Calvary Co. A. Many attendees will be in period dress. For more information please contact Elaine Clonts Russell at 865-980-6346 or send email to erussell6346@charter.net.

Down Home Day Festival - will be held Sept. 25 at Angus McLeod Park in Lyerly, Ga. There will be a barbecue cook-off, the winner of which will receive the Golden Pan award. Entertainment will be provided by local band Delta Soul and the Jazz Merchants. There will also be a kids' bike raffle and lots of crafts and homemade items for sale. For information call Lyerly City Hall at 706-895-2611.

Foster Parent Orientation Meeting - hosted by Seraaj Family Homes will be held Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Old Printup Hotel on 4th Street in Gadsden. For more information call 256-547-3329.

Sam Dixon Lodge No. 218 - will have a pork plate BBQ Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plates are $6 and may be dine-in or carry-out. For tickets or pre-orders call Merle Grimes at 256-484-1438.

Church Car Wash - to raise funds for the youth group at Upper Red Temple will be held Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. until at Advanced Auto Parts in Centre. Cost is $5.

Summer Concert - featuring The Robin Sings will be held Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. at Riverside Campground.

Local Events (Updated Sept. 2)

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Out Loud

Bothwell United Methodist - on County Road 37 invites everyone to worship services on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Bible study is Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.bothwell-methodist.org for more information.

New Life Ministries - on Highway 35 will hold Sunday school at 1 p.m., regular service at 2 p.m.

Shiloh Baptist - on Bay Springs Road in Centre holds happy hour every Sunday at 11 a.m.

Gospel Singing - Every second and fourth Saturday at 6 p.m. at Bay Springs Motel. Call 927-3618.

Clearview - beside CCHRC will hold homecoming Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. featuring Steve Ladd, Sr.

Noah Baptist - will hold homecoming Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by singing at 1 p.m. featuring the Trammells. Everyone is invited.

Grace Pointe COG - will host a golf tournament Oct. 9 at 8 a.m. at the Cherokee County Country Club. Entry fee is $200. For information call Shawn Vaughn at 256-557-2402.

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Post Photo Patrol

Between now and December 3, 2010, we will accept entries to win the $1,000 first place prize in the annual Post Photo Patrol Contest. Take a copy of our weekly along on your vacation, or snap a photo of you or your family and friends holding The Post while in some unique location and you could bring home the grand prize! Between now and December, we’ll update the slide show above every time we receive a new entry, so check back often to see if you know our latest contestant! To enter the contest, bring your photo to our office on Main Street in Centre or send email to info@postpaper.com.

UPDATED AUG. 29, 2010

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