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FRIDAY, AUGUST 12. 2011 GEORGE C. CASADAY George C. Casaday, who lived to the golden age of 86, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at EAMC. He was born on April 25, 1925, in Macon County and lived there his whole life.

Mr. Casaday served his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He leaves behind his son Richard C. (Kathie) Casaday of Auburn; his daughter Anita Gayle (Jim) Batchelor of Murietta, CA; his grandchildren Richard Adam Casaday and April Elaine Casaday; his great grandchildren Thomas Brandon Casaday and Christian Adam Casaday; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 13, at First Baptist Church of Notasulga at 10:00 A.M. Rev. Tim Moore will officiate. Graveside services will be private. Visitation will be Friday, August 12, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

at Corbitt's Funeral Home in Tuskegee. MRS. JULIA SIMS CRUZ The funeral service for Julia Sims Cruz, 83, of Auburn, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 13, 2011, at True Deliverance Holiness Church, with interment in Alabama Heritage Cemetery in Montgomery, AL, Bishop Nolan Torbert officiating, followed by a Repast at the Notasulga Community Center. Mrs. Cruz, who peacefully passed away Monday, August 8, 2011, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, was born December 11, 1927 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, August 12, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will be Friday, August 12, 2011, at 6:00 at Community Church of Jesus, Inc. 2314 Lee Road 27, Opelika, AL, 36804, 334-749-5949.

Mrs. Cruz will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Precious memories will be cherished by: three sons, Gregory Tucker (Virginia) of Jamaica Queens, NY, Kalvin Johnson (Linda) of Atlanta, GA and Paul Cruz of Auburn, AL; six daughters, Barbara J. Jackson of Auburn, AL, Patricia Adams -(Darryl) of Edgewater Park, NJ, Karen Kirksey of Canton, OH, Sabrina Morris, Sincera "CC" Cruz and Serita Cruz Jackson (Eddie) all of Auburn, AL; two goddaughters Keysha Woods (George) of Auburn, AL and Angelia Rowe (Eric) of Opelika, AL; one godson, Montae Jackson (Almetria) of Opelika, AL; two sisters, Louise Askew of Barberton, OH and Gwendolyn Richardson (John) of Tuskegee, AL; two brothers, Esau Sims (Eleanor) of Barberton, OH and Jacob Sims (Alice) of Notasulga, AL; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Sims of Barberton, OH, Adeline Cruz (Joseph) Gatewood of Euclid, OH and Mary Cruz Owens of Mattapoisett, MA; thirty-six grandchildren; forty-nine Community Calendar FRIDAY SATURDAY AUG. 12 AUG.

13 The first in a series of PBS point-of-view documentary films will be screened at The Gnu's Room beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, with "Biblio Burro: The Donkey Library," the story of one man's dedication to bringing books to children in remote villages. Luis Soriano, a teacher in the small town of La Gloria, Colombia, has spent the past ten years bringing books to children of the rural communities on the backs of his donkeys. This film series is a collaborative effort between The Gnu's Room and The Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University.

There is no admission charge for the film. The Gnu's Room is located at 414 S. Gay St. in Auburn. For more information, call 334-821-5550 or visit www.thegnusroom.com.

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and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Corrections and clarifications generally run on page 2A. IN OUR AREA Obituaries great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Harris Funeral Home is directing www.harrisfuneralhomei nc.com IRVIN EDWARDS Funeral service for Irvin Edwards, age 80 of Auburn is 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 13, 2011 at JeffcoatTrant Chapel. Dr. Rusty Sowell is officiating. Burial will be held in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Visitation is Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Mr. Edwards was born December 10, 1930 in Lee County. He passed away August 9, 2011 at East Alabama Medical Center.

He had been a lifelong resident of Lee County and the Sandhill Community. He was a U.S Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Edwards was self-employed as owner of Edwards Logging Company for 25 years. Prior to that effort, he worked in building construction as a carpenter.

Irvin had a keen interest in antique tractors and often attended shows featuring them. He was preceded in death by sister, Zelda E. Carroll and brother, Milo Edwards. He is survived by wife of 50 years, Jackie Edwards of Auburn; son, Wade Edwards of Auburn; daughter, Teleeda Edwards of Auburn; three sisters, Janice E. Pace of Auburn, Marian E.

Givens of Lilburn, GA, and Betty E. Boyton of North Port, AL. The Museum on Main Street's exhibition "Journey Stories" will open Saturday, Aug. 13, at the United Way building, 19 Main St. in Alexander City.

The exhibition will examine the intersection between modes of travel and Americans' desire to feel free to move. "Journey Stories" tells the story of how we and our ancestors came to America. Homemade donuts with peach filling and coffee will be given away from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Sike's Pet and Farm Supply.

Sike's is located on East Glenn Avenue next to the John Deere store. This summer, Sike's has hosted a farmers market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to It features fresh vegetables, homemade 1p.m. breads, Chilton County peaches, jams and Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be directed to Children's Hospital in Birmingham. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Crematory is directing.

www.jeffcoattrant.com OLIVIA COLLINS POOLE Olivia Collins Poole, died in Montgomery, Al. on Monday, August 1, 2011. Olivia was born on May 9, 1911 in Opelika, Al. to Charles Benjamin and Luella Talbot Collins. A great joy in Olivia's life was this past May, when all of her beloved children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends (to most of whom she was known as "Granny" or gathered to celebrate her 100th birthday.

Olivia was a gifted seamstress, whose specialty was french hand sewing. Olivia made many quilts, dresses, day gowns and Christening gowns as gifts for family and friends. She was also an avid reader and a great cook. "Granny" made the absolute best fried chicken and She was loved and cherished, and will be missed; but has certainly made Heaven an even sweeter place. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 13 at 11AM at Oaklawn Cemetery in Centreville, MS.

She was a long time resident of Mobile, AL. Centreville, MS, and Opelika, AL. She was predeceased by her husband, James Carl Poole; a grandson, Kevin Poole Van Claeve; a son-inlaw A. Kent Van Cleave; three brothers, Walter Collins, Winston Collins, and Charles Collins, and OPELIKA-AUBURN NEWS www.oanow.com two sisters, Helen Waller Jordan and Nita Hoffman. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Poole Van Cleave, Centreville, MS; her son James C.

Poole, Jr. and wife Susan K. Poole, Montgomery, grandchildren, Carla Van Cleave Gambrell (Jim), Charlotte, NC, W. Clifton Van Cleave, Summit, MS, James C. Poole, III, Clayton NC, Dr.

Jeffrey C. Poole (Betty), New Orleans, Christopher C. Van Cleave (Kelly), Biloxi, Candace Knight Bruce (Charlie), Greenville, SC, Jennifer Poole Sobocinski (David), Johns Creek, GA, and -in-law Angela Earls Van Cleave, McComb, MS; greatgrandchildren, Van and Carl Gambrell, Benjamim and Barrett Van Cleave, Taylor Bruce, Carter and Mason Poole, Everett Kent and Arden Olivia Van Cleave, Dylan, Dawson and Declan Sobocinski. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a Hospice of your choice. Newman Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.

MARIE CHILDRESS STROUD Funeral service for Marie Childress Stroud of Tuscaloosa, a former resident of Opelika is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Dr. Mike King is officiating. Burial will be held in Garden Hills Cemetery.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Mrs. Stroud was born February 6, 1928 in Sylacauga. She passed Wednesday, August 10, 2011 in Tuscaloosa. Marie was a retired School teach- Police Reports ing lot on West Glenn Avenue after a cellphone charger and a CD were taken between 11:50 and 11:51 p.m.

Opelika Police Department Burglary was reported Wednesday at a residence in the 500 block of Hall Avenue after an incident occurred at 12:25 p.m. The suspect in the incident is described as a black male standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jean shorts, and riding a bicycle. No items were taken in the incident. er who had taught in the Shelby County School System (Valley Elementary) and Birmingham City School System (Powell Elementary Hemphill Elementary, and Gate City Elementary) for many years. She received degrees from Alabama College for Women, A.B., Samford University, M.S.

and UAB, AA. After retirement in 1988, she and Jack moved to Opelika from Birmingham. After fourteen years, she and Jack moved to Tuscaloosa due to health reasons. She was preceded in death by husband, Jack L. Stroud; brothers, Dan (Faye) Childress, C.T.

(Lorene) Childress, Roy Childress; and sister, Elna (Fritz) Tice. Mrs. Stroud is survived by daughters, Pam (Don) Eddins of Montevallo, Jaclynn (Kirk) Lane of Columbia, SC; son, Richard (Shelba) Stroud of Tusca-1 loosa; grandchildren, Robert (Katie) Upfield of Annapolis, MD, Lyndsay Upfield, of Columbia, SC, Davis Stroud of Tuscaloosa, Jennifer Stroud of Tuscaloosa; brother, Parker (Ruth) Childress of Roanoke; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Childress of Carrolton, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff of Forest Manor Nursing Home and Hospice of West Alabama, Jenna Cooper, CRNP, Dr. Richard Shamblin, Dr.

Danny Potts, Leonard Jones, Dr. Brian Wilhite, and Dr. Tom McDermott. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of -Opelika or to charity of your choice. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Crematory is directing.

www.jeffcoattrant.com Auburn Police Division Fraudulent use of a card was reported Wednesday at a residence on South College Street after a transaction was made using the victim's EBT card between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday. Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported Wednesday at a parking lot on East University Drive after a backpack, gym clothes and a wallet containing a driver's license and three credit cards were taken between 9:15 and 9:20 p.m. Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle was reported Wednesday at a park- Today's Forecast for East Alabama Today Tonight Intervals of clouds and sunshine.

Patchy clouds. Bob Jeswald ALERT RealFeel: RealFeel: Almanac Lee Cour through 4 p.m. yesterday High Low Normal high Normal low Precipitation 24 hours ending 4 p.m. 0.10" Month to date 0.90" Normal month to date 1.34" Year to date 27.40" Last year to date 25.66" Normal year to date 33.88" Lake Levels Yesterday as of 7 a.m. in feet; levels furnished by Tennessee Valley Authority.

Lake Top Gates Observe Change 190 187.71 none Harding 521 520.69 Jordan 252 251.49 Lay 396 395.86 Martin 490 487.97 Mitchell 312 311.42 Thurlow 289 287.42 Wedowee N.A. 791.66 West Point 635 630.90 Yates 344 342.66 Sun and Moon Sunrise today 6:03 a.m. Sunset today 7:30 p.m. Moonrise today 6:42 p.m. Moonset today 4:54 a.m.

Full Last New First Aug 13 Aug 21 Aug 28 Sep 4 Forecasts and graphics, with the exception of today's WRBL forecast, provided by AccuWeather, Inc. Lee County Sheriff's Office Burglary and theft of property were reported Wednesday at a residence in the 300 block of Lee Road 300 in Smiths Station after a laptop computer, an Xbox 360 game console, a handheld game system and a ring were taken between 10:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle and theft of property were reported Wednesday at a residence in the 100 block of Lee Road 628 in Opelika after a cloth bag was See POLICE, Page 3A The Extended Forecast Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Hot with Clouds and sun clouds and Beautiful with a full sun; a p.m. t-storm with a t-storm day of sunshine Sunny possible RF: RF: RF: RF: RF: RF: RF: RF: RF: The patented AccuWeather.com RealFeel is an exclusive index of the effects of tempera- ture, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure and elevation on the human body.

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