Thursday Oct. 13, 2022
Vol. 15, No. 1
Oct. 13, 2022
Opelika, Alabama
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Creekline Trails of Opelika, City of Opelika Receive Grant From ADECA
Community Oct. 15 PHOTO BY JOHN HILLSMAN / FOR THE OBSERVER
OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council approved a Subaward Agreement with Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for Pepperell Creekline Trail improvements. Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the city $210,000 to construct a multi-use trail along the banks of Pepperell Branch off Waverly Parkway and U.S. Highway 280. The city is responsible for payment of the local match in the sum of $61,832. “We are excited to help improve and expand the
Celebrate Music, Art, PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA
CONTRIBUTED BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA
Fall Boogie to
Photo from last year's Fall Boogie Creekline Trail,” said Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller. “The trails will bring additional outdoor recreation, alternate transportation and watershed
protection to our community.” The state funds, which come from the federal Recreational Trails Program, will be used to
Girl Scout Troop 7283 Earns Bronze Award
build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state. “Congratulations, See CREEKLINE, page A3
BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
The Fall Boogie is entering its 10th year, and the Standard Deluxe
WAVERLY —
See BOOGIE, page A4
Survey Says!
Opelika Business Owner, Family to Appear on Family Feud PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER
PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER
CONTRIBUTED BY GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ALABAMA
OPELIKA — The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn, and one Opelika troop has done just that. Girl Scouts who earn this award demonstrate achievements in leadership development, project planning and taking action to make a posi-
tive, sustainable impact in their communities. Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (GSSA) members Libby C., Maddy A. and Addison C. of 7283 exhibited these achievements, earning their Bronze Award. By earning the Girl Scout Bronze Award, these Girl Scouts have become community leaders. Their accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set them
apart. The Bronze Award project was centered on creating art from recycled plastic bottle caps. The project was displayed at the Lee County Fair in Opelika. The girls said they hope to communicate the importance of recycling and the effects on our environment if we “choose” not to “Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” See SCOUTS, page A3
BY WIL CREWS SPORTSCREWS@ OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
OPELIKA — Molly Anderson Howard, owner of Studio 3:19 in Opelika, recently appeared alongside her family on the popular game show “Family Feud.” How the Anderson family came to appear on the show is a story about
making the best out of every situation. Before that, however, it all began in Molly’s childhood, when she and her family first discovered a love for the classic game show. “My youngest cousin and I grew up watching [Family Feud],” Molly said. “It’s always been her dream to go on the show.” In October 2021, much of Molly’s family was re-
united for the funeral of her aunt. In an effort to cheer up the youngest cousin — who had a close relationship with the deceased — the idea to record an audition video for Family Feud was hatched then and there. “It was one like a let’s turn a bad situation and put our mind on something See FEUD, page A5
CONTENTS
OPINION ..................... A4 ENTERTAINMENT ........... A7 OBITUARIES ............... A14 RELIGION ................... A15 COMICS ....................... A16 SPORTS ........................ B1 POLITICS ..................... B11 PUBLIC NOTICES ........... B12 CLASSIFIEDS .......... B14 PUZZLES ..................... B15