...At age 82, Al Couillard will be flying in a jet for the first time, as he and wife Bessie fly to Washington, where Al will represent Minnesota at the 10th anniversary of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. The program includes a reception...

...inspire me. You are my heroes." West Virginia honors Alabama FAIRLEA, W.Va. (AP) -- The country music band Alabama will no longer perform in West Virginia as mere visitors The four band members -- Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook...

...others. The fair will run Aug. 23-Sept. 3, with Ringo Starr entertaining the grandstand crowd on opening night. Alabama will close the grandstand's music lineup with a concert Sept. 1, giving way to the Miller Lite 300 stock car race Sept...

...around him better. Unitas died Wednesday of a heart attack at 69. Kentucky will be barred from a bowl this season, and Alabama will be out of the bowl picture for the next two years. The NCAA rejected the appeals of both Southeastern Conference schools...

...School. A total of 64 persons attended. 40 years ago (1960) Crazy Day ... Auction Al Hendricks, Auctioneer. Wow! Al will auction off specials such as a lovely leather coat and matching hat. Many, many other items. Fran's Children's Shop...

...Trick and Cowboy Mouth, Aug. 29. For the country crowd, Lee Ann Womack and Toby Keith will perform on Aug. 27. Alabama will make another appearance Sept. 1. Tickets go on sale on staggered dates beginning this week at the State Fair box office...

...Along with area favorites like Lonesome Tradition, popular groups from recognized bastions of bluegrass Tennessee and Alabama will draw the crowds for this third annual event. The music runs 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday...

...And if her husband is elected, she made a promise that may or may not have been approved by the candidate. "I'm sure Al will take you all out for ice cream," she said. MIKE O'ROURKE may be reached at mike.orourke@brainerddispatch.com...

...He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, dancing, feeding and watching birds. Al had a delightful sense of humor. Al will be missed by his wife, Delores; daughter, Randi McVoy, Westfield, Ind.; son, Mark (Lisa) Johnson, Lombard...

...Idell, on May 5, 2002, parents, and brothers, Ed Gjerde and Orville Gjerde. Casket bearers will be Glenn Gjerde, Al Will, Tracy Gaddis, Don Adams, Anna Gjerde and Troy Gjerde. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel.