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F,ge 5-- About All West Alabama Dr. Ashley A. Dumas will share stories and tips with elementary and middle students at Science Saturday&apos;s "Dig Archaeology." Dumas is an archaeologist specializing in the late prehistoric Southeast, European col- onization, and salt and civilization. Her cur- rent research projects include the eigh- teenth-century Fort Tombecbe site and salt- manufacturing in southwest Alabama. She is assistant director of the Black Belt Museum and teaches anthropology courses at UWA. UWA invites area students to 'Dig Archaeology' Science Saturday The University of West Alabama's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics invites middle school students in and around Sumter County to the next in its series of Science Saturdays on July 14 from 9:30 to 11i30 a.m. at Bibb Graves Hall on the UWA campus. Dr. Ashley Dumas, a UWA professor and assistant director of the Black Belt Museum, will present "Dig Archaeology," an activity for middle school stu- dents. Participants will learn how archaeologists study the past and will have a chance to work with artifacts in the Black Belt Museum Laboratory. Science Saturdays are designed to give young students early exposure to the world of science. The sessions create excitement and enthusiasm that students need not only to learn the basics of science, but also gain the tools to further their studies in the field. The workshop is free and open to all children in fourth through eighth grades. Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot, please email Rosie Campbell at  rmc@uwa.edu or call 205-652- 3414. For more information about the program visit Science C0merst0ne Saturdays website at http://www.uwa.edu/sciencesat- urdays. Church VBS DAYS GONE BYE...BY TOM BoGas ' "> The Red Head Who Was No Stranger To Champions The question was asked recently by someone who played on the '62 Linden Red Devil football team as to the first year Linden went unde- feated under Coach Walter (Pistol) Henders, how long did he coach, how many times undefeated, and how many state championships, and he suggested those questions might ought to be bounced to Tom Bo. Well, I'm sorry to say that I graduat- ed from the Red Devils before the Red Headed Stranger took over as head coach with John Akins as his assistant, but I'll do my daggum best to fill y'all in as best I can on those and a few more facts about the late and great "Pistol." He showed up for the '58 season, and didn't do too bad with the likes of Bobby Joe Hall and Spencer Duke, and he won his first Linden Championship trophy under the leadership of All State Guard Charlie Henson in 1959 with an 8- 1-1 record. Fortunes slipped to 5-4-1 during the '60 grid wars, and improved just a tad to 5-5 in 1961. Then comes the second mythical championship and first 10-0 season in 1962, sporting such All States athletes as Bill Glass at center, End Henry Raines, full- back and linebacker Marvin Tucker, Roger Etheridge playing quarter- back, and sophomore end Terry Barr. Roger played quarterback in the state All Star game. The second straight and third total championship crown was earned the following year of 1963 as Marvin Tucker led the Devils to an undefeated campaign with the only blemish being a tie with Grove Hill. The season of 1964 looked bright under the leadership of Terry Barr, and it turned out to be the sec- ond 10-0 year, and the 4th state crown. I've heard Terry talk of look- ing out the front windshield of the team bus headed to an out of town game, and all you could see going out of Linden would be taillights. He'd look out the back of the bus, and all you could sea would be headlights. Linden town emptied on Friday nights in the fall of those fabulous times. Terry and Mike Pope were both invited to play in the All Star game as All State selec- tions, and the other All Starers off fill on and off the field. the '64 bunch were Sophomore All good things must come to an Bobby Burr, Donme Streat, Jack end, and 1967 brought Coach Thomas, Tony Jacobs rod! Waldon Tucker. What a group of hard t- ters, Well, the •rest of the state was about to get fed up, but ace&cling to my recollection 1965..brought the • 5th state trophy for the Devils with an 8-2 record, and three selected to All State...Jack Thomas, Reid Drinkard and Waldon Tucker, with Jack and Reid going to All Star sta- Henders, and the Devils their 7th  state recognition as the best in their class, but the Red Headed Pistol called it quits with a 9-1 finish, and • one player, Jim Quinny, receiving All State selection. The man was Called to rebuild a team in Florida, and he answered that call where, of course, he was successful until his retirement. Coach left big footprints in the ms. " sod of Linden's football field, com- 1966...and yep, the 6th state piling a record of 84-12-4, 7 chain- champions sporting an 8-2 finish to pionships, 7 straight bowl wins and the season. Bobby Burr was All a39 game winning streak. Those State and an All Star player. Bobby cleat marks of the Pistol in the sod' wnsa hard and fierce lineman, but : will never be erased, but mogt : he was sporting and humble. I once importantly, neither will the influ-; heard Bobby talking about playing against linebacker PoPo Koch from Demopolis, and what a tremendous athlete PoPo was. That got my attention when All Star Bobby was telling that because PoPo was, indeed, one of the greatest linemen to play North of Bogue, and he, too, was the humblest and most thought- ! ence he had on the young men who sweated through the summer drills under the man, who endured his. ring knocking on their helmets, and who followed him to glory on Friday nights...in days gone bye, ALABAMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION NEWS Preserving Summer's Bounty The Town House Choir, Rel Nichols, Hazel Miller, Wade Mathers, Hattie Mary Hollirnan, Mary Lou Mackey and Nettie Short. Town House Choir The Town House Choir met Wednesday, June 27, at the Town House in Linden. This is something they look forward to each weak. This makes them forget the number of years gone by and makes them feel young again. This has awaken their tal- ents that had been forgotten. They not only sound good but they look good. They are tough ! ! They will meet each week on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Excitement was in the air. Those participating were: Rel Nichols, Hazel Miller, Wade Mathers, Hattie Mary Holliman, Mary Lou Mackey, and Nettie Short. The Leaders are: Maggie Quinney, piano; Leaders, Cudie Hinson, Mary Boozer, Decell Nabors and Joyce Ann Dennison. The Town House Choir had a fun on Thursday, June 28, at 2:00 p.m. They played many games but among their favorites were the balloon and potato games. Time goes by when you are having fun and boy did it pass quickly. It was great to see them excit- ed and having such a good time with all the activities that they could do. They used some mus- cles that had not been used for a while but I'm sure it was worth it. There will be some soreness but that will be ok I'm sure. It was a hoot!! They plan to meet every week same lime and at the same place for some more fun. Cornerstone Church will be having Vacation Bible School July 9th-13th from 9:00-11:30 a.m. This includes ages K-6th grade. For more information contact comer- stonechurch4u.org. South Marengo Fire, Rescue needs Boat South Marengo Fire and Rescue Squad is very much in need of a boat motor 15-25 horse power for their drag- ging operations. If anyone can be of help with this, please contact Richard Rogers, Pres. @ 334-994- 4410 Home or 334-813-3113 Cell. Kathryn Friday Marengo County Extension Summertime and Oe vegeta- bles are plentiful. We look at all the beautiful tomatoes and squash and cucumbers and have visions of preserving them. We remember how our mothers or ' grandmothers had jars and jars of pickles and a freezer full of peas and com. Canning, freezing, and dry- ing allow you to preserve the flavor and nutrients of fresh food so that you may enjoy them long after their seasons are over. When properly preserved, foods will be good for you and will taste good, too. However, the important word in that sen- tence is "properly." If preserva- tion is not done correctly, foods will not look or taste good and can even make you sick. First, you need to find fruits and vegetables to can or freeze. One good source is our local farmer's markets. There is one in Thomaston on Tuesday and Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:00. It is located at the comer of Support our Advertisers pilm m imi a m i m m i | u m | m i | m mm mm mm mmiii m  mmm Las Polmos mm , 1 I I :Mexican Grill: I I I I l 802 )m  AV ' m I m m Linden, Ama m m m m m m m I I I 295-4711 , i i i i m Dine in or out on our New Patio Deck! i I i i i i ! I SATURDAY SPECIAL: m I i Ii FAJITIAS CHICKEN/STEAK COMBO : I I m $8.99 l m m m m m m m Hours of Operation I I :Sun - Thurs: 11:00 a.m until 9:00 p.m. : Fri & Sat: 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. : I I I *Requestefooditerm, not on menu are we[corr,! i m I m Find us on Facebook m !! Laspalmasmexicanrestaurant@live.com : [l mmllll m mlmlmlmmmm|ml|mm|mm] Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5.30 p.m. Open 7 Days a Week. Florida watermelons, cantaloupes, green p.eanuts, fresh shelled peas, butter beans and Boiled green peanuts; Taking orders for bushels of shelled or unshelled peas and Butter Beans Chilton County Peaches Available Now! Fresh Vegetables and Produce Daily Buffalo, Catfish, Vine Ripe Tomatoes • Back 40 Produce 405 S. Cedar Ave., Demopolls 334-2,89-5543 Highways 25 and 28. The mar- ket in Demopolis is held in the Tractor Supply parking lot on Saturdays. These are good sources of locally grown pro- duce. At times there are those who sell in the Gazebo Park in Linden and in various locations in all of our towns. I have noticed several people selling Chilton County peaches in the last couple of weeks. Second, buy a good book on food preservation. I would rec- ommend Home Food Preservation which is available on the www.aces.edu website. I am sure there are others avail- able. Follow all directions in the book carefully. I have canned for years, but I always check the directions when I start each summer. And do not take shortcuts. You must do every- thing just as directed so that foods will be safe to eat. Choose clean, fresh, good quality vegetables that are mature. Partially ripe tomatoes or peaches will not can well at all. You do not want anything that is overripe, either. Discard all vegetables that are insect away. If you can produc (ia jars), whether vegetables, fruits, or pickles, it will need to be either water bathed or pressure canned, depending on what it is. Again, check the booL And keep in mind that some pickles may take several days. Whether freezing or canning, mark the jar or package with the date. Nothing keeps forever, and you will need some way to determine how long a product has been in the freezer or cabi- net. When putting products in the freezer, it is just as important to follow directions. Just because you freeze something does not make it safe to eat. If you need more information go to www.aces.edu or call the Marengo County Extension office at 295-5959. Demopolis Higher Learning to host Stained Glass Workshop John Hogarth from Jackson, will teach a four-day stained glass workshop at the Demopolis Higher Education Center August 15-18. The damaged, diseased, wilted, dis- colored, or severely.bruised, classes will be taught from 5-9 Small spots of damage,or dis- ease on otherwise healthy fruits and vegetables can be trimmed equipment will be furnished for a cost of $175. Registration must be com- plete by August 6 to allow time to secure materials. For further information and registration, P.M. on Wednesday, Thursday, contact Beverly Youngblood at and Friday, and from 9-5 on byoungblood@uwa.edu<mail- Saturday. Twenty hours of to:byoungblood@uwa.edu> or instruction and all materials and phone at 205 652-5436. We are switching to New Summer Hours. Hours: 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Closed on Saturday and Sunday. i i All you can eat imfludes soup, salad, meats #/ve/etables, bread, 8/dessert $8.59 Dine-in only Meat 8/two sides ... $5.99 dine-in or to@ Vetable plate {four)  bread ... S4.ss Specials: Breakfast Platter with two eggs, grits. bacon or sausage, biscuit or toast .. $4.95 Fast-side Cheeseburger with Fr. fries or chips & a med. drink ... $4.95 We Have Plans to have donuts, cinna- mon rolls, fresh baked cakes, home- made pies, 8/Otis Spunluneyer Cookies, Some o! this will begin this Wednesday Ice Cream Shoppe & Diner South Main Street - Linden - 295-4073 m ,l l '[i' Ii l,  'k J ,i i m, ill ill I¢ t Home Style Cheeseburger with Fr. Fries & a med. drink ... $6.95 6 oz. Rib-eye Steak with baked pota- to or fries & a salad ... $8.95 W, w00la