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Auburn mayor proclaims October Alpha Delta Kappa Month
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders, center, recently signed a proclamation proclaiming October as Alpha Delta Kappa month. ADK is an international honorary organization of women educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. Pictured with Anders are, from left, ADK Beta Phi Chapter members Jeri Earnest, Shawn Roman, Katie Rainer (President) and Gayla Sellers.
OHS Athletic Director visits Lions Club
Jamie Williams, left, athletic director at Opelika High School, was a recent guest of the Opelika Lions Club. He reviewed current and future athletic programs at the high school and discussed various upcoming facility improvements currently being considered. He was introduced by Lion James Morgan Jr.
The Compassionate Friends offers support to grieving parents
Several members of the local chapter of The Compassionate Friends met this fall to prune, plant, weed and do general cleanup at the memorial garden on the corner of Geneva Street and Columbus Parkway. The garden is a living memorial to children of different ages who have died from many circumstances. It is maintained and supported solely by the membership of the local chapter and stands as a reminder to all parents who have lost children that The Compassionate Friends is available to help and support them through a difficult grief journey. Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month in the white house on the corner of Ninth Street and Third Avenue in Opelika. For more information on meetings and support, please contact Jerryy or Lynne Schwarzauer at (334) 663-4345.
