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Safe way to fireworks fun
Alicia Glass participates in
White Coat Ceremony
: Alicia Taylor Glass of Linden participat-
ed in The University of South Alabama
College of Medicine's White Coat
Ceremony at the Mitchell Center "in
Mobile on June 23, 2012. Alicia was
cloaked with her first white coat, which
physicians have worn for more than 100
years, as she enters her third year of
medical school. During the ceremony
students also recited the Medical Student
of Oath promising to uphold the human
aspects of medicine such as compassion
and respect for their patients.
Above, Alicia is pictured with her proud
parents, Alison and Alison Glass. Alicia's
special guests at the ceremony also
included Alice Cannon, Leann, Tim,
Maddie Grace and Carly Ted, Doug,
Suzanne and Jay Cannon.
Jefferson United
The exciting tradition of cel-
ebrating our nation's birthday on
the 4th of July with outdoor fun,
including fireworks, is an old
and happy one. Whether your
Independence Day plans
include a large, professionally
designed fireworks display or
your family setting off a small
amount of fireworks, the tradi-
tion continues. As we celebrate
this year, your Alabama State
Fire Marshal's Office, (SFMO)
a division of the Alabama
Department of Insurance,
reminds you that fireworks can
be safe and fun as long as we all
remember a few simple safety
rules and obey the law.
Unusually dry weather and an
abundance of fuel in the form of
still-leftover storm debris
require extra caution when cele-
brating with fireworks. State
Fire Marshal, Edward Paulk
offers the following rules for the
safe enjoyment of fireworks:
1. Use common sense and
obey the law:
" Do not discharge fireworks
within 600 feet of any enclosed
building.
"Do not shoot fireworks into
or from a motor vehicle.
" Do not shoot fireworks
toward people.
Methodist to host revival
Jefferson community
revival services will be held
July 8-11 at Jefferson United
Methodist Church. The time is
7:00 p.m. each evening. Rev.
Jon Couey will be the guest
minister, and special music is
planned each night.
Rev. Couey grew up in the
Chickasaw United Methodist
Church. After graduating from
iii:? Vigor High School, he entered
,.:the ministry in August Of
1962, while he continued his
education. He received his
-Bachelor of Science degree
;;"from the University of
Southern Mississippi and his
Master of Divinity degree
from Emory University.
Along with serving church-
es for 47 years, Rev. Couey
also served on many boards
and agencies. While serving
the Linden/Jefferson charge
(1970-1972), he helped organ-
ize the Rotary Club and
remained a member fat many
years. He Wis awded the
"Paul Hfitris F4110v ' mal
for his work with Rotary while '
in Pensacola, Florida.
After leaving
Linden/Jefferson, Jon served
Black Belt Hall
of Fame calls
for nominations
',',
. The University of West
",labama's Center for the Study
of the Black Belt (CSBB) is
now accepting nominations for
the 2013 Black Belt Hall of
Fame induction.
;@; " :lhe mission of the Black Belt
,,*;-I2IIll of Fame s to recogmze and
,ti6nbr those associated with the
.:la& Belt who have had a pos-
g.je impact on the region, the
. ;:/aa!e, the nauon, and the world
:hrough contributions in art,
.*..:business, education, industry,
....edicme, polincs law, and sc-
¢:::nge. Those to be considered for
!..I, iducnon may be hwng or
.*,':l¢.eased Inductees must have
,'.ither been born m the Black
i, spent a significant
anlount
,/ .
{.,tfme m the Black Belt, or had
!:'fignificant impact on the
. • B'tack Belt specifically.
"We were pleased to induct
author Mary Thomas :Ward
Brown; educator and re,archer,
the late George Washington
Carver; and musician, the late
Willie Earl King in 2012," said
Valerie Bumes, Director of the
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churches in Phoenix City, daughter, Maegan, who is ten.
'Mary Esther, Pensacola, Elizabeth and her husband,
Dothan District Burt, live in Union Springs
Superintendent,' Enterprise, and have one daughter,
and retired from the Wesley, who is a sophomore at
Woodlawn Church in Panama Huntingdon College, and a 15
City Beach. year old son, Jon.
Rey. Couey has two daugh- Please join with Jefferson in
ters, Margaret Ann Davis and welcoming back Rev. Jon
• Elizabeth Smithart. Margaret Couey for this series of servic-
;and her:husband, Michael, live es. Rev. Ed Shirley is the cur-
in Dothan and have one rent pastoratJUMC.
Creative Writing
Workshop offered
at Demopolis
Public Library
The Demopoli s Public
Library is offering two creative
writing workshops in July that
will be taught by faculty from
The University of Alabama's
English and Creative Writing
CSBB. The three joined previ- Department.
The workshops are designed
ous inductees, storyteller for students in grades eighth
Kathryn Tucker Wmdham, edu- through twelfth and is offered
cator William James Edwards free of charge. The dates for the
and folksinger Vera Hall.
"There are deserving individu- ,workshop will be Monday and
als that have distinguished
themselves as significant con-
tributors to and supporters of the
culture and people of the Black
Belt region," added Bumes.
"We are excited to begin the
process of accepting nomina-
tions for 2013 in order to rec6g-
nize more outstanding individu-
als."
The Black Belt Hall of Fame
nomination form is available
online at.
www.uwa.edu/bbhf2013.aspx.
The deadline for nomination =
submissions is Friday, August
31, 2012. For more informatiom
please contact Valerie Bumes at
205-652-3829 or|
vburnes@uwa.edu.
Submissions may also be
mailed to the Center for the
Study of the Black Belt, UWA
Station 45 Livingston, AL,
35470.
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future writing assignments in
school," says Children's
Librarian Kelley Turpley.
"Parents have approached the
library about conducting writ-
ing classes for their children
and teenagers. Partnering with
The University of Alabama's
English Department seemed
like the perfect way to meet the
needs of our community and
local students."
Tuesday, July 9 and 10 and
Monday and Tuesday, July 16 Call Kelley Tarpley at
and 17 from 1 to4 p.m. Call 334.289.1595 to register for one
Kelley Tpley at 334.289.1595 of the workshops. There will be
to register f?r one of the work- short breaks and refreshments
shops. Th, ere will be short provided during both work-
breaks and refreshments pro- shops. If you would like to
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vided during both workshops, donate refreshments or funds to
,"Our go is trying to help cover the travel for The
Ideal students prepare for the University of Alabama faculty,
writing section of the ACT and please contact the library.
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Alabama fireworks laws
make each of the above activi-
ties illegal.
2. Children below the age of
16 must be supervised by an
adult when purchasing or using
fireworks. Children below the
age of 14 should not handle rue-
works. Fireworks can be a
source of great family entertain-
ment, but they bum very hot.
Fireworks are not intended to
be handled by children.
3. Use fireworks in a clear,
open area with an ample water
supply and fire extinguisher on
hand. Use fireworks only out-
doors in a clear area away from
flammables and combustibles.
Here in the South, combustibles
may include dry grass and
leaves as well as paper, other
fireworks or anything that will
easily catch fire and bum. In
dry times, have a water source"
handy and wet down the area
where you intend to shoot your
fireworks.
4. Use fireworks on a hard,
fiat surface. Always light rue-
works on a hard fiat and level
surface to insure stability. Grass
will not support items nor pro-
vide the stability needed to
shoot fireworks in a safe man-
ner.
5. Use care in lighting rue-
works and keep clear of the rue-
works. Always light fireworks
with a punk (a slow burning
lighting device available from
fireworks dealers), a flare or an
extended butane lighting
device, enabling you to keep a
safe distance from the firework
as possible during the lighting
process. Never hold lighted
firework items in your hand and
never look into a tube to check
on a firework item. When light-
ing fireworks at night, use a
flashlight to illuminate the fuse
and make the proper ignition
possible. Light the firework
item and get away quickly.
Respect the fireworks because ff
improperly used, they are dan-
gerous.
6. Do not use malfunctioning
or "dud" items. Never attempt
to re-light, alter or fix any fire-
work item that does not ignite
the first time. Let the item stand
at least five minutes and then
immerse the item in water.
7. Use care in handling and
storing fireworks. Never carry
fireworks in your pocket or on
your person, Keep fa-eworks
away from open flames, heat or
spark producing appliances.
Fireworks should be stored in a
cool dry place. Never store rue-
works in your bedroom or near
exits.
8. Wear safe clothing and
safety glasses. Wear only cloth-
ing that is flame resistant and
will not melt. Safety #asses are
especially recommended for
those individuals who light the
fireworks.
9. Do not use alcohol while
enjoying fireworks. Please do
not consume alcohol while han-
dling fireworks. H you are
impaired in any way when you
use faeworks, you increase the
possibilities of misuse and
injury to yourself and others.
10. Pay attention to the
weather conditions. In addition
to dry weather increasing the
possibility of fire, we must also
consider wind when using rue-
works as well. A shift in the
wind or an increase in dnd
speed can adve .rly affect n'e-
works. Any change in the
weather that increases the dan-
ger from our fireworks must be
considered and the use 0f:are-
works must stop if conditions
worsen to the point that fire-
works cannot safely be enjoyed.
11. Be sure your fireworks
are legal and purchased from a
reputable dealer inspected and
permitted by your Alabama
State Fire Marshal's office,
Fire Marshal Paulk also
pointed out that each year there
are numerous injuries in
Alabama related to the us of
fireworks, and fatalities ave
occurred In addition, danage
and destruction to residcaces,
businesses, timber, crops, cars
and even a'actors have resulted
from careless or illegal us of
fireworks.
The men and women of the
State Fire Marshal's Office hope
these simple tips will ensure and
enhance your safe and enjoy-
able Independence Day!
ASCC Kids College
Alabama Southern
Community College announced
that it will offer Kids College
this summer, giving children a
variety of learning and play
experiences on a college cam-
pus. Kids College offers classes
for children throughout the
summer including painting,
summer reading, cheer camp,
singing and dance, cupcake dec-
orating, a spa day, digital scrap-
booking, sports camps and
more.
Classes will be held at
Alabama Southem's
Monroeville campus,
Gilbertown campus and
Thomasville campus. A
description of classes offered at
.each campus is listed below.
To register for one of the
classes, visit www.ascc.edu or
contact Tori Jones, Student
Activities Coordinator, at
251.575.8284 or
tjones@ascc.edu.
THOMASVILLE
Cupcake Decorating--
$20.00; For ages 7 to 12.
Children will learn ways to dec-
orate cupcakes with their
favorite flavors of icing. They
will also learn how to incorpo-
rate snacks and candies into
their designs. Limited to 15 stu-
dents. Tuesday July 17
9:00am---ll:00am
MONROEVILLE
Spa Day--S20.00; For ages 6
to 12. Come enjoy a day of
pampering by our Cosmetology
students. Participants will
receive a hairstyle, manicure
and pedicure. Participants will
be transported by van to our
Thomasville campus to enjoy
this experience. Limited to 25
students. Monday, July 9 8:00
am--l:00 pin
Tennis Camp - $40; These
camps are designed to provide
individual instruction in many
of the basic fundamentals that it
takes to play the game of tennis
successfully. A variety of
games, relays, contests and
competitions will also be held
for the participants. Participants
should bring their own racket
and .vear comfortable clothing
and tennis shoes. Ages8 to 12;
July 10-11, 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Ages 13 to 17; July 10-11,
l:00pm- 3:00pro
Digital Scrapbooking- $15;
For ages 8 to 12. Participants
will learn how to make a digital
scrapbooL using their own pho-
tos. Photos should be provided
on a CD or jump drive the day
of the class. After the class, par-
ticipants will be provided with
logon information to share their
personal scrapbook as well as
the information if they would
like to purchase their own copy.
Limited to 15 students.
Thursday, July 12 8:00am--
12:00pro
Cupcake Decorating--
$20.00; For ages 7 to 12.
Children will learn ways to dec-
orate cupcakes with their
favorite flavors of icing. They
will also learn how to incorpo-
rate snacks and candies into
their designs. Limited to 15 stu-
dents. Monday, July 16
9:00any-1 l:00am
Paint Like the Masters--
$20.00 per class; For ages 10 to
15. Academic Training in visual
arts: Study of a master artist and
creation of a painting with sty-
listic similarities. Limited to 10
students per class. Tuesday, July
10 10:00 -12:00--Van Gogh;
Tuesday, July 17 10:00-12:(D-
Edward Hopper; Tuesday, July
24 10:00--12:00--Pablo
Picasso; Tuesday, July 31 10:00
-12:00- Toulouse Laatrec
Cheer Camp - $35.00; For
ages 5 to 12. Training will
include cheers, dances, jumps,
stunts, and gymnastics in a fun
and safe environment.
Participants learn cheerleading
stances, arm & hand move-
ments, a variety of cheers from
start to finish, and more. Those
who pre-register will receive a
free t-shirt. July 25-26 9:00a.m-
12:00pro
GILBERTOWN
WaterColor Painting--
$I0.00; For ages 9 to 13.
Students will learn how to paint
with water color by exploring
basic watercolor techniques
during each session. At the end
of this class, students will be
able to bring home their own
masterpiece. Limited to 15 stu-
dents. July 5, and 12 3:00--
4:00 pm
Cupcake Decorating ,:, $15;
For ages 6 to 12. Children will
learn ways to decorate cupcakes
with their favorite flavors of
icing. They will als0 learn how
to incorporate snacks and can-
dies into their designs. Monday,
July 19 9:00am- ll:0Oam
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