30 years ago in CCN history
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By Christa Jennings
Senior Staff Writer
It appeared to be a relatively quiet news week locally 30 years ago, as the July 22, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” contained little in the way of local news, with a broader focus instead on state news and news wire services.
However, that edition three decades ago did note that the Rockford Water, Gas and Sewer Board was requesting that customers “reduce water usage to prevent potential problems in the near future.” A lack of rain and increased demand for water were cited as causes for the potential problem.
Customers were asked to stop washing vehicles and to only wash full loads of clothes, with it further being stated that “all usage that is not necessary to the safe and healthy operation of a home should be postponed until the problem is eased.”
In related news, at that time it was also reported that the state health department had issued a heat alert for almost the entire state, with the exceptions being the coastal counties of Mobile and Baldwin. It was reported then that the heat index had exceeded 105 degrees “for the past several days” with nightly lows not dropping below 75 degrees.
Locally, the July 22, 1993, edition highlighted some church news with Andrews Chapel Methodist Church of Hanover celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of its sanctuary. It was mentioned that more than 100 people packed the church’s sanctuary for the special service.
Providence Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School was also highlighted as participating youth had the opportunity to enjoy combining science with religious studies. VBS teacher Anita Hammond and some youth built and launched hot air balloons during the program to reflect that they were “up with Christ.”
In other local news, it was also reported in that edition 30 years ago that farmers Billy “Shep” Phillips and his son, Dan Phillips, hosted a meeting of the Shitake Producers of Alabama. It was reported that more than 70 attendees were given a tour of the Phillips’ mushroom “farm.”
See other highlights of 30 years of “The Coosa County News” periodically in future editions throughout the year as we continue to celebrate three decades of dedicated local news coverage, honoring “The Coosa County News” first being published May 20, 1992.
