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Happy 233rd Birthday America!!

 

Fireworks photos from 2008 Guntersville fireworks display. 
Photos by Dwight Hayes

July 3, 2009

"When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government"..............   Click to read full Declaration of Independence text

America will celebrate it's 233rd birthday tomorrow, July 4th.  Most of the celebrations will center around food, family, fireworks, and a general good time.  All are freedoms that we take for granted far too often,  freedoms which came at a great cost both during the American Revolution and all of the conflicts that have followed.

America has always risen to the challenge of an external threat, the wars fought by our brave soldiers have proven that time and again.  Even today we have men and women fighting a war to maintain our freedoms in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Any July 4th celebration is special, but particularly when our armed forces are fighting on a foreign battlefield.  Amidst the food and fun please remember our troops and our country with a special prayer .

Happy July 4th from Arab Today!

Note:  Guntersville's 2009 fireworks display is scheduled for 9 pm Saturday evening (July 4th).


SUV Crashes Through
Wall of Local Laundromat

A GMC Yukon Denali plunged through the rear wall of a local laundromat Wednesday night causing extensive damage to the building and the vehicle.  Traffic was shut down after the crash ruptured a large natural gas line feeding the building.   Arab Today photos by Dwight Hayes

July 1, 2009 - By Dwight Hayes
Patty Hernandez, of Arab, got quite a surprise Wednesday night when she went to move a GMC Yukon Denali from the rear parking lot of a local laundry to the front of the building.  Hernandez told police she thought the vehicle was in reverse, but instead it was in drive.  When she stepped on the gas the vehicle jumped over a concrete wheel stop and crashed through the concrete block wall of the building.  The vehicle ended up with the front third inside the building.  Her husband was in the building at the time.  It was unknown if anyone else was in the building.  The Laundry Basket is located at 214 Cullman Road.    Full story and additional photos....


New Helicopter Helps Air Evac Lifeteam
Provide Improved Care

New Air Evac 15 Helicopter and crew lift off after making a public relations visit to Arab.

An Air Evac 15 medical crew member demonstrates the new features of the new Bell Ranger helicopter to APD officer Robbie Rainwater (denter) and AFR firefighter Jason Brannan.

Arab Police, Arab Fire and Air Evac crews pose for a group photo after viewing helicopter.
Arab Today Photos by Dwight Hayes

June 30, 2009
The Air Evac Lifeteam 15, based at the Cullman Airport, has received a new Bell 206 Long Ranger helicopter to improve the care of critically ill or injured patients in North Alabama.  The new helicopter replaces an aging unit that had been serving the area.  The helicopter was flown to Arab recently to allow Arab Fire and Police personnel an opportunity to view the new unit.  The helicopter has already made several scene flights to wrecks and medical calls.

Air Evac Lifeteam is a division of Air Evac EMS, Inc. which is based in West Plains, MS.  The company operates 85 air medical bases across 14 states, including, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and West Virginia. Air Evac Lifeteam is the largest helicopter air ambulance company in Alabama.

Program Director, Mike McCurley said the new helicopter will significantly improve the response time and care of their patients.  McCurley said an improved patient compartment layout allows for greater patient access by medical crews which will improve the in-flight care of patients.


Arab High School Soccer Camp Set

July 1, 2009
The Arab High School Soccer Booster Club  will hold a coed soccer camp July 10 - 11.

Registration will begin July 10 at 7:30 a.m.  Cost of the camp is $40 per player.  Checks should be made to the Arab High

Click here for registration form..


Snead State Announces Summer GED Dates

June 17, 2009
Snead State Community College has announced the dates for registration and GED testing for June and July.

Group registration is held at 8 a.m. on each of the registration dates listed. Due to limited space, individuals are registered on a first come, first serve basis. Full story....


AHS Band Boosters Plan Commemorative Cook Book

June 7, 2009
This year marks the 50th year since Mr. Wayne Washam first began as the Arab High School Band Director with only two other directors since his retirement. 
Mr. Paul Tallent is the current band director.

To commemorate the event, members of the Band Boosters are planning a cookbook comprised of recipes from Arab Band Alumni. 

Alumni wishing to contribute recipes for the cookbook are asked to email them to
crazy.in.alabama@hotmail.com,
or mail to:  P.O. Box 1216, Arab, AL 35016 by June 30, 2009.  Please include the year of graduation and maiden names

Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will benefit the Arab Band Boosters.  Cookbooks will be available in September. Chairperson for the cookbook project is Ms. Caroletta Scoffield.


Band Alumni Sought To Participate In Reunion Band

June 7, 2009
Arab High School Band Director Paul Tallent would like to have an alumni band reunion where former band members would take the field at a home football game this year.

The AHS Band Booster organization is looking for a chairperson to head the event.  If interested contact Mr. Tallent at ptallent@arabcityschools.org

Snead State Announces
Dean’s List for Spring 2009
 
July 1, 2009
Snead State Community College is proud to announce the Dean’s List for the Spring 2009 semester. Students must hold a minimum 3.50 – 3.99 grade point average and be enrolled in 12 or more hours of regular college level courses to be eligible for the Dean’s List.  Click for a complete listing by hometown...

Snead State Announces
Spring President’s List

July 1, 2009
Snead State Community College is pleased to announce its President’s List for the Spring 2009 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must maintain a perfect grade point average of a 4.00 (all A’s) and be enrolled for 12 or more credit hours of regular college-level courses. Click for a complete listing by hometown...


Annie Warbucks At The
Whole Backstage This Summer!!

June 16, 2009
Did you ever wonder what happened after “Tomorrow”? The WHOLE BACKSTAGE THEATRE is proud to announce its summer musical, Annie Warbucks July 10th – 19th at the Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville , Alabama . The world's favorite orphan returns in the long-awaited sequel to the international smash hit "Annie." All the ingredients that made "Annie" so successful are here once again, with an old-fashioned romance thrown in for good measure!           Full story...


Donations Needed For
Historic Cemetery Fencing

June 3, 2009
The City of Arab is accepting donations to be used to build and install new fencing around the historic 1883 Methodist Church Cemetery located in downtown Arab on Shoal Cree Trail NE.  The cemetery has been included in the Alabama Historic Commission's Alabama Register of Historic Cemeteries and is the first in Marshall County to receive the designation. Full story and print a donation form....

Snead State Alumnus Donates Autographed Books to College

July 1, 2009
Ralph Hammond of Arab has some incredible stories to tell, and now students at Snead State Community College will have the opportunity to share in Mr. Hammond’s experience.

The Snead State alumnus donates 16 copies each of his original works Vincent Van Gogh: A Narrative Journey and Personal Encounters, the book of prosaic poetry he published in 2002 about meeting such notable figures as William Faulkner, Carl Sandburg, Gertrude Stein, T.S. Eliot, William Spratling, Pablo Picasso, and Ernest Hemingway.
Full story...


Oliver! The Musical

June 29, 2009
CharACTers Entertainment will present OLIVER! the musical by Lionel Bart in the Wallace Hall at Gadsden State Community College July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 & July 19 and 26 at 2:3o.  The production is directed by Cody Carlton.

Wallace Hall is located at 1001 George Wallace Dr., Gadsden, Alabama 35904.

Tickets are $5 general admission. Tickets may be purchased at The Grind Coffee House for $5 or by going to charactersentertainment.com

For more information contact Cody Carlton at (256) 490-4282 or  cody@charactersentertainment.com


Snead Holds Bio-Botics Camp

June 17, 2009
Snead State Community College is offering a free summer camp July 6-9 and July 13-16 for high school students ages 16-18 interested in robotics and biotechnology.       Full story....



Community Events

Arab City Council Meeting - July 6, 2009

Work Session 6:30 pm - Regular Meeting 7 pm - Arab City Hall



Arab High School Soccer Camp

The Arab High School Soccer Booster Club  will hold a coed soccer camp July 10 - 11.

Registration will begin July 10 at 7:30 a.m.  Cost of the camp is $40 per player.  Checks should be made to the Arab High



OLIVER! the Musical - CharACTers Entertainment proudly presents OLIVER! the musical by Lionel Bart. The production is directed by Cody Carlton

Performances will be July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at 7:30 & July 19 and 26 at 2:30 at Wallace Hall at Gadsden State Community College, 1001 George Wallace Dr., Gadsden, Alabama 35904.

Tickets are $5 general admission. Tickets may be purchased at The Grind Coffee House for $5 or by going to www.charactersentertainment.com.

For more information contact Cody Carlton at (256) 490-4282 or email cody@charactersentertainment.com



Mud Volleyball - The River church in Guntersville will sponsor a Mud Volleyball Tournament on July 11th at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro.

Entry fee is $100 open to all players 16 yrs of age and older. Teams can consist of 10 players, eight will play. Each team will be guaranteed at least 2 games.

For additional information such as rules/regulations and to register visit www.therivercog.com or contact Steven Hanners at shanners@otelco.net or 256-586-1760 or 256-658-9028.



Arab High School Class of 1971 will have it's annual reunion get-together Sunday, July 19th beginning a 3 p.m. at the Outlaw's Steak House in Guntersville.  Classmates and friends invited.  For additional information contact Randy Blackmon at (256) 582-7220 or Danny Hawkins at (256) 586-8644.



Art Camp - Brindlee Mountain High School, July 28, 29, and 30. - 9 a.m. until Noon.

Art camp for grades pre-k thru 5th grade. Learning focus on dance, drama, music and visual arts.Snacks will be provided. A program for parents will be presented on Thursday.

There is no charge for this summer learning program but donations are always welcome.

ARTS(artists responding to students) is a non-profit dedicated to bringing the arts and cultural experiences to students.

All area students are invited to participate. Homeschoolers are welcome, too.

Applications can be picked up at Impressionas Art Studio at 410 Gunter Ave in Guntersville or at Fun 92.7 Radio in Arab.

For more information contact  Judy chalmers at 582-1919 or email store410@gmail.com



Mother's Against Meth's 2nd Annual Banquet! - Aug 22, 2009 6:30 pm at Gunters Landing in Guntersville AL

Ashley Smith Robinson, the Altanta hostage hero will be speaking. She read The Bible and The Purpose Driven Life to her captor and convinced him to release her.

Ashley had been a methamphetamine user struggling to gain control over her addiction. This event changed her life.

Tickets are $50.00 Call 256-498-6262 for tickets.

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