The DOT will host a public meeting on May 21 for the firm, Sain Associates Inc., to present the plans to the public. The meeting at First Baptist Church of Gurley at 175 Joplin St. will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
I am glad to hear they plan on traffic signals at Keel Mtn Road and Little Cove Road, but we also need bright streetlights to illuminate our stretch of the highway at night and Gurley City should also plan for service roads on either side of the highway so you don't have to cross it as much, or at all, depending on where you are going.
We are on the verge of massive growth. I fully expect Gurley to look like Madison within 15-25 years so they had better get a better traffic plan in place than Madison did. Gurley should plan for limited access to Hwy 72 in the future, perhaps even overpasses and freeway-style traffic interchanges.
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Hot Dogs and Drinks Sold.
All proceeds from hotdogs and drinks sold will go to the Gurley Food Pantry.
Come and honor our veterans.
For more information contact 776-9717
My name is Keith
Lipman Klemow-Gurley, I am looking for a male Gurley that may have been from
Gurley, AL or Someone that may have know him. This male would have gone to
The Ft. Worth, Texas area around 1963. I was conceived around March of 1963
and I was born Dec 17, 1963. I will be 46 in December.
I am looking for my Father. My birth mother's name was Sharon Jean Klemow
and I believe she may not even have told my father about her being pregnant
or me even being born. I am definitely a Gurley, I have done over a dozen
DNA tests all linking me to the Gurley Male blood line. In addition I happen
to look like a few of the original Descendents and settlers of Gurley, AL,
In fact I look very much like the photo of Capt Frank B. Gurley from 1875.
Most of the Gurley males do look similar but I really look like this man. If
anyone knows of any male Gurley going to or living in The Ft. Worth area in
1963 Please contact me at the info below.
Thanks in advance, Keith
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GURLEY CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN MISSION TRIP INFORMATION
In June a group of individuals from our church will be undertaking a mission trip to the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home in Denton Texas (www.cpch.org). This is the first mission trip we have planned on our own, and 17 individuals have signed up so far to make the historic trip. While at the Children’s Home these individuals will be providing whatever support is needed as an outreach ministry of our church. The estimated cost of this trip is approximately $5,200. This is a large amount of money, and the mission trip team will be working hard over the next several months to raise money to help fund their trip. Please prayerfully consider your role in supporting this outreach ministry.
Our first fund-raising effort is beginning. Mission trip participants are now taking orders for RADA Knives, Candles and other accessories. Some of us within the church have some of these knives already and can attest to their quality. If you would like to purchase any of these items you may do so in two ways; you can see one of the Mission Trip participants or go to http://www.contactez.net/cp/missiontrip.html
THANK-YOU in advance for your support of this ministry of the church.
If you would prefer to just make a donation you may do so by sending your funds directly to the church and indicating they are for the Mission Trip.
All monies raised will go solely for funding the Mission Trip!
Gurley Cumberland Presbyterian Church
PO Box 335/223 Section Line Rd
Gurley, AL. 35748
(256) 776-2331
Visit our website at www.contactez.net/cp for more information or visit us on YOUTUBE or check our FACEBOOK profile.
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I hope to come to your town this spring and research a little more.
I would love to receive your newsletter.
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Tickets can be purchased from any cast member, Mrs. Prestridge, Ms. Stacy Johnson, or the Madison County Elementary office for $7.00.
Tickets the night of the performance can be purchased at the door for $8.00.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is planning a ceremony to honor Confederate veterans buried in Gurley Cemetery. We'd like to invite the Gurley Historical Society to join us. In fact, we'd like to offer an opportunity for one of your members to speak at the ceremony.
If you have a prepared talk about Captain Gurley or any other of the interned Confederate Veterans, we'd love to feature that as the keynote.
Thanks in advance.
For more information, call: 256-859-3525 or log on to
http://www.geocities.com/huntsvillescv
Saturday December 13, 2008 at Noon
You just might be honoring your own ancestor!
The Sons of Confederate Veterans will host a ceremony to honor Confederate veterans buried in Gurley cemetery. The ceremony will take place on December 13 at noon. Huntsville's SCV has marked the grave of every known Confederate veteran in Madison County. Gurley cemetery has 54 veterans.
Please pass the invite along to whomever you believe would be interested in attending.
For more information, call: 256-859-3525 or log on to http://www.geocities.com/huntsvillescv
Saturday December 13, 2008 at Noon
You just might be honoring your own ancestor…
I was on your site, CONTACTEZ.NET-Alabama American Education Bilingual Mulicultural Proficiency Worldwide job Market Prosperity, and found that you have some very helpful resources for kids related to coloring on this page: http://www.contactez.net/gurleyalabama/school.html
I would like to submit – http://www.thecolor.com as a coloring site for your consideration.
Thecolor.com is a unique site for online coloring. We have over 1,000 images to color in online without having to print. This is more online coloring pages than any other online coloring site. TheColor.com helps kids learn color concepts, eye-hand coordination, picture comprehension – these skills form the foundation for early learning success. We are COPPA compliant. Everyone can use the site as no java, flash or applet is necessary to load the pages. Kids can email the pictures they colored or save them or print them.
I believe that thecolor.com would be a great addition to the list of quality sites you have posted and would be very grateful for a review. If you have any questions feel free to call or email me.
Thank you,
ROOF REPLACEMENT-FUND RAISER
FRIED-CHICKEN DINNER
Includes chicken, green
beans, mashed-potatoes, roll, dessert & drink!
$10.00 (ADULT 12 & over)
$5.00 (5-12 years UNDER 5 FREE)
Tickets may be purchased from any church member or by calling the church at
776-2331.
CARRY-OUT ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE FUND-RAISER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 FROM 5-7 pm
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT OUR ROOF-REPLACEMENT FUND
For further information and contact information go to:
http://www.contactez.net/cp
http://contactez.net/guestbook.html
They are renaming the high way (72 E) from Moores Mill Road to the Jackson County line in his honor - the folks from Montgomery will be here to honor him.
They will also undrape
the high way sign indicating the high way has been renamed in Albert Hall's
honor.
There will be refreshments following the ceremony.
In case of rain the dedication will be held at the Gurley city hall.
For further information and contact information go to:
http://gurleyalabama.contactez.net/lioness.html
The Allens have lived in the Gurley community since 2006.
Coach Allen led the MCHS Tigers to the 4-A Boys' State Championship in 2007.
Parker was injured in an automobile accident in Auburn where he was a student.
He sustained injury to his brain stem, and his recovery is painfully slow.
His dedicated parents are lovingly caring for him at home.
The goal of this benefit is to raise enough money to help the Allens with many expenses they continue to incur.
Let's show our support for this great family!
Chicken Dinner (1/2 chicken plus fixin's, drink, and dessert)
-- $10.00 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at the Madison County Elementary School Lunchroom on Wood Street in Gurley.
The chicken is being cooked by Mark and Jerry Craig.
You may eat in or take out.
Following the dinner, there will be a free gospel singing in the MCES auditorium.
There will also be silent auctions going on through out the night with items that you won't want to miss.
Donations are more than welcome.
You may donate to the Allen family by sending your contribution to the Gurley Lioness Club (the sponsoring organization) at P.O. Box 61, Gurley, AL 35748.
For further information and contact information go to: http://gurleyalabama.contactez.net/lioness.html
Gurley Community Health Fair - Mark your Calendar! FREE Health Screenings!
Gurley Community Health Fair - (see attached PDF)
Blood Sugar Test
Blood Pressure Check
Bone Density Screening
Hearing Test
Vision Exam
Are you working and still cannot afford healthcare coverage for your children?
Good news for Alabama's parents
Mom and Dad, bring the kids, bring the grandparents, bring the aunts and
uncles!
All are encouraged to take advantage of the services and screenings
available.
Sponsored by CASA of Madison
County and Community Action Partnership September 25th, 2008 from 2pm to 7pm
at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church 223 Section Line Road Gurley , Alabama
Agencies participating include:
Community Action, Mountain View Family Clinic, Delta Zeta Sorority, Gurley
First Methodist Church , Elite Eye Care, Gurley Lioness Club, TARCOG, ACES,
Senior Rx, WIC, ALLKids, Madison County Health Department and CASA of
Madison County
FREE Smoke Detectors will be distributed!
Madison County District 3 Commissioner, Jerry Craig and Madison County
License Director, Mark Craig will provide supper between 4pm and 6pm
For more information call: CASA at 533-7775
Thank You!
ALLKids is administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health
ALLKIDS is a low-cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage program for
children and teens under age 19.
For more information, to receive an application, or apply on-line, visit our
website
http://www.adph.org/allkids or
call our toll-free number 1-888-373-Kids (5437).
CASA (Care Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound) of Madison County
Executive Director
701 Andrew Jackson Way
Huntsville , AL 35801
p 256-533-7775
f 256-533-7544
"Changing Lives, One Home at a Time"
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I am searching for historical information on Gurley and the surrounding area for genealogical purposes.
I am researching the family names: Adair, Moon, Ragsdale, McMullen, and Sublett.
I was surprised to see so many references to these names in your general area, e.g., Adair's Ford, McMullen road, Moontown, etc., and I am trying to obtain more background.
I would appreciate any referral to other Web sites, books, etc., that could help.
Thank you
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ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH DINNER
Saturday July 19 From 5 to 7 pm
$10.00 ea (Children under 12 $5 ea)
Tickets maybe purchased from any church member or by calling the church
office.
Gurley Cumberland Church
223 Section Line, Gurley AL 35748
(256) 776-2331
All proceed will benefit the Gurley CP Church roof
replacement fund.
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Parent Advisory Committee Members,
I had the opportunity to meet many of you at last month’s county-wide PAC, and I want to follow up with you. As the tax vote approaches, I wanted to provide you with the single sheet handout that we’ve used while talking to parent groups throughout the county. I have attached both pages of the front and back flyer. If anyone else can get a group of parents together that would like to have me, Dr. Davis or another board member come and discuss the tax, I’d be more than happy to attend.
The condensed version of “Why we need the sales tax” is as follows:
· We are currently 628 students over building capacity county wide.
· We are projected to be between 3,500-4,000 over building capacity by 2012,
due to inherent growth and the impact of BRAC.
· We have $160 Million in needed buildings, additions, and renovations to
accommodate those additional students.
· He have about $25-30 Million available to us to build with ($130 Million
or more short of above need).
· This ½ cent sales tax revenue CAN ONLY BE USED FOR NEW BUILDINGS,
ADDITIONS, AND RENOVATIONS (or payment on debt for those same things).
· This ½ cent sales tax will generate $7.5 Million per year for the county
school system, which we can use to borrow about $130 Million.
· The City Councils for both Huntsville and Madison have the authority to
levy ½ cent sales taxes for their respective school systems, and they are
likely to do so if this county-wide tax fails. If that happens, those of us
in the county will end up paying the ½ cent sales tax when we shop at Bridge
Street, Parkway Place, Wal-Mart, Target, Publix, etc (almost all are inside
the city limits), but our kids WON’T GET ANY OF THE BENEFIT!
· What if the tax fails? How will be accommodate the extra 3,500 students?
o Leasing Portables (Cost $10,000/year EACH)
o Use of facilities from neighboring districts (Example: 2nd floor of
Johnson High is empty)
o Alternative calendar/year round school (25% of students are off in any one
quarter - some children to be in school over summer)
o Establishing satellite schools / classrooms in secondary institutions
o Double sessions (½ of students in the morning and the other ½ in the
afternoon)
o Use of Vacant Commercial Buildings (“Bruno’s Middle School”)
o Public – Private Partnerships
o Some combination of all of the above
·In my opinion, it is unlikely that this tax will pass throughout all of
Madison County (including both cities), but it doesn’t have to for us to
succeed. Because this is an “advisory vote”, the County Commission will use
the outcome of this vote to shape their votes, but it’s not directly tied to
the outcome of the election. In other words, if we can win in the districts
of the predominantly rural commissioners (Roger Jones, Jerry Craig, and Dale
Strong) and convince them to support the tax, they can vote in favor of the
tax and it can then pass with the help of County Commission Chairman Mike
Gillespie (who only votes on ties). We HAVE to have a compelling showing in
those three rural commissioner’s areas.
I appreciate your support and your hard work on behalf of children. Please
forward this to your personal networks with a plea to support this vote.
This tax vote is critical to the future of education in the Madison County
School System. WE SIMPLY HAVE TO HAVE ADEQUATE FACILITIES TO HOUSE THE
TREMENDOUS INFLUX OF STUDENTS WE ARE CONTINUING TO FACE. Don’t hesitate to
contact me if I can be of any assistance to you.
If you are a school system employee, do NOT use your school system e-mail account to forward these messages. Please do so via your personal e-mail account.
Thanks,
Rich McAdams, Jr.
Board President
Board Member, District 1
Madison County Board of Education
When: SUNDAY, MAY 11
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: MADISON CO. ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
For more information, please contact:
Gurley Cumberland Presbyterian 776-2331
FREE ADMISSION
A LOVE OFFERING WILL BE RECEIVED
GROUP BIO:
Renaissance, The Bethel College Performing Arts Experience
Renaissance, Bethel's upbeat, entertaining "performance troupe" uses choirs, ensembles and soloists to showcase the talents of Bethel student. Renaissance, referred to as the Bethel College Performing Arts Experience, encompasses vocal talent, instrumental talent and dramatic talent to thrill audiences near and far.
"Serious music, sizzling performance" sets the tone for this exciting collection of more than 100 talented students. The group performs a wide range of musical styles - bluegrass to jazz, show tunes to "doo-wop" and the best loved songs of faith - traditional and contemporary.
Renaissance is an extension of Bethel's Development Office and builds on our already rich performance tradition to extend the reputation and the reach of the college. From stages, platforms, and pulpits - large and small - Renaissance shows the world that Bethel College, and her students, are among the best in the nation.
Renaissance Leadership
Director: Mr. Peter Jeffrey
Thomas Oakley: Conductor of Renaissance Regiment
Brian Hill: Director of Renaissance Theatre
Dr. Beth Everett: Associate Choral Conductor
Dr. Keith Herris: Associate Music Conductor
Jeremy Tate: Associate Conductor of Regiment
Billy McGarity: Associate Conductor/Bluegrass
Dr. John Hall: Founding Conductor
Karen Jeffrey: Administrative Director
DIRECTOR BIO
Renaissance Director Peter Jeffrey won a 1995 GMA Dove Award for his song
"Without You (I Haven't Got a Prayer)." That same song also earned the 1995
CCMA Song of the Year.
Peter has also worked with some of the music industry's most prominent
entertainers including Doug Stone, McBride and the Ride, JoDee Messina and
Lee Ann Womack, and he has performed in several music videos and appeared on
such television shows as "The Tonight Show," "The Today Show," and "The
View."
He has extensive live show experience and has even entertained from the
stage of the "Grand Ole Opry," as well as from stages all over the world.
Peter draws from his many years of performing to encourage and drive
Renaissance to new levels of excitement -- so contagious that the performing
troupe has literally brought every audience to its feet, without exception!
Peter's knowledge of and familiarity with many different styles of music
have provided him -- and Renaissance -- with virtually unlimited
possibilities.
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I would like to invite you and your family to come out to Gurley Lodges 1st annual OLE TIME AUCTION. Gurley Lodge is accepting any type of donation or service to be auctioned off. Proceeds go to benefit the historic Gurley Lodge # 521 F & AM.
Gurley Lodge has been an active fraternity of good quality men in the Town of Gurley and the surrounding community for over 100 yrs. With your help and support we will ensure that the lodge will continue to prosper and be successful.
This will be a fun event to participate or come out and watch with your family. We will be offering a variety of concessions for your convenience.
I hope to see everyone there.
For more information feel free to contact me or go online to our website www.gurleylodge521.org .
Sincerely Yours,
Ken Gawronski, Jr. PM 2006-2007
Gurley Lodge #521 F & AM
Secretary/ Webmaster
(256) 316-5983
(Items can be viewed Saturday May 3RD From 10:00AM Until 2:00 PM Doors open at 8:00 AM for viewing the auction. The Auction will begin at 10:00 AM, Sat. May 10TH 2008 UNTIL ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD)
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I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed legislation to add more required PE time to our public school days. I fear that adding this requirement will make it even harder for our students to have time for their academic efforts and also take advantage of worthwhile electives. My child is a member of the band and I believe that activity is also healthy, wholesome, and educational. Band offers opportunities that can’t be substituted by additional PE time and I want my child to be able to enjoy those benefits. I am therefore urging you to please work to defeat House Bill 83 when it come to a vote.
Thank you for your support,
Signed
Mr. or Mrs. Concerned Band Parent
I don’t want to be an alarmist about this…. but this is not going away and must be addressed. You must take immediate action to defeat this bill!
Please ask everyone to contact their Representative. They may send an email to house3@alhouse.org with the intended recipient’s name in the subject line, or send a fax to 334-353-0828. To contact your Senator, send an email to senate.billstatus@alsenate.org with the intended recipient’s name in the subject line, or send a fax to 334-242-8819.
Saturday April 12 at 10:00 am
April 13 at
Century Celebration
Parade in Gurley (Rain or Shine).
The parade will form behind the old school. It will be followed by a
brief reenactment of the Governor’s dedication of the high school.
Weather permitting, this will be on the football field behind the
school. In case of rain the ceremony will be in the auditorium.
Century Celebration Banquet, VBC, East Hall 2.
Lunch and the program will begin at
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I am in the process of researching a highway that ran
through Gurley beginning in 1919. It was called the Dixie
Lee Highway and ran from Kimball, TN through
north Alabama and on to Memphis, TN. From Paint Rock, it
crossed the railroad tracks where Jackson County Rd 65 and
72 meet, then it ran parallel to the tracks, on the north
side of the tracks, toward Gurley. If you look between the county line and co rd 65, you can still see the power line poles that were erected alongside this road. The road would have been between the powerlines and the train tracks. This highway is now just a dirt farm road in this area but in other areas of Jackson County, it is still being used. The Dixie Lee Highway was replaced in the 1930's with Robert E. Lee Highway/72. The road came into Gurley onto what is now Railroad Street and then crossed the tracks on Section Line Road and continued on Little Cove Road on its way to join Old 431 in Big Cove and on into Huntsville. If you travel east on Railroad Street today until the pavement ends, you can see a culvert built for this highway. I am still researching this and just wanted to share with you. If you have any other information on this, please feel free to let me know! |
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