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Carolina-based Delta Rae will headline the Friday night show at Strand Park for Jazz Fest.
Five of the six acts for this year’s Jazz Fest are set Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10. Friday night at Strand Park will be headlined by American Folk Rock group Delta Rae and Saturday night at The Amp will be headlined by Southern Rock artist Paul Thorn. Jazz Fest’s Robert Gunn has had the North Carolina group Delta Rae on his radar for several
years. “I reached out to them four or five years ago about coming and doing an event here,” Gunn said. “They thought they were not known well enough for the venue. Well, it worked out that they were close by and were able to work us in. We are excited that they are coming.” Gunn says this year’s opening act for Friday is a jazz group from Nashville – The Sofia Goodman Group. “We reached out to them last Christmas,” Gunn said. “She is a
drummer and leads the group.” Returning to Alexander City Friday night is JazzFest alum Randall Bramblett, who recorded with Gregg Allman and Elvin Bishop and toured with the likes of the Gregg Allman Band, Widespread Panic and Traffic. “Randall has been here before,” Gunn said. “They loved coming here.” He explained that Bramblett performed at JazzFest in 2008 when Zac Brown performed. Gunn says that the Saturday See JAZZ FEST • Page 5
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Drug takeback to be held at Walgreens Saturday
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An agreement in principle was reached between the Dadeville City Council and representatives of both Jacksons’ Gap and Tallapoosa County regarding the water situation north of the railroad tracks on Highway 49 during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Dadeville City Attorney Robin Reynolds would begin drafting an official contract. The tentative agreement was that Jacksons’ Gap would put in a six-inch water pipe to serve the houses in this area, with a meter at the point where this line branched off from the main water line. This would allow Jacksons’ Gap to bill Dadeville for the water, while Dadeville would bill the residential customers for their individual usage. A motion to carry through a study conducted by CDG See DADEVILLE • Page 3
The Alexander City Walgreens will host a drug take-back event on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event, held in conjunction with the Alexander City Police Department, the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership, provides locals with an environmentally safe way to dispose of old, unwanted medications with no questions asked. “You can just walk up, drop them in the box, and walk off. They [the police officers and DEA officials on-site assisting with the event] don’t ask who you are, what you’re dropping off or anything like that,” Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership Coordinator Sabrina Wood said. “Any old, unwanted medication can be dropped off. They can be prescription or over-the-counter, in pill, patch, or powder form. The only restriction is that liquids, needles and things like that can’t be dropped off.” For those bringing in expired medication, Alabama Attorney General Steven Marshall suggested either removing the container labels or at least blacking them See DRUGS • Page 3
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A Public works employee takes a look around a hole in the street on 13th Avenue North Wednesday. The hole developed after months of washing out of the dirt underneath.
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Officials discover cavern underneath break in pavement formed revealing a cavern underneath that likely has been months in the making. “It has washed out under the road around the pipe that goes from one side of the road to the other,” Alexander City Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said. “It is not that uncommon for it wash around these pipe crossings.” An inspection of the road way shows a hole large enough to fit a body through See HOLE • Page 3
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The Alexander City Public Works Department received a surprise Wednesday as a hole developed in 13th Avenue North and now the road is not passable until repairs are made. The discovery was made after a truck travelled across a culvert and the hole
Spann shares weather tips with Pearson students My teacher took me out into the hall. I thought I was in real big trouble but she showed me a book on clouds and I have been looking at Appearing jacketless and in them every since.” suspenders, legendary meteoroloSpann also encouraged students gist James Spann made a stop in to study math and science and Alexander City. But no storm was a showed students how he uses each brewing as his shirt sleeves were not every day. rolled up as he gave students at Jim “What do you see on these Pearson Elementary School some maps?” Spann asked the students as advice Wednesday that should serve a weather map flashed on the screen. them well in life. “You see these numbers? They are “Read, read and read,” Spann the temperatures. You see these said. “I read everyday and I love it.” numbers? The tell us how much the Spann admitted that he did get in air weighs.” trouble in school. Spann said afterwards that he “Where are the first-graders?” gives the talks with student almost Spann asked. “You know, I got into everyday and always goes over trouble in first grade. I got caught weather safety and what to do when staring out the window to the sky. a tornado warning comes across the
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Ms. Annie S. Whitehead 1931 - 2017 Funeral Service for Ms. Annie S. Whitehead, of Kellyton, Alabama, will be Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kellyton Memory Garden. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Whitehead passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017 in Vilonia, Arkansas. She was born on April 2, 1931 in Chambers County, Alabama to Otis D. Shivers and Eva Shivers. She was a member of Kellyton Baptist Church. Ms. Whitehead worked at Russell Corporation and Carlisle Drugs. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. Ms. Whitehead loved canning, gardening, hand quilting, and feeding her hummingbirds on her front porch. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Nalley (Robert) of Vilonia, AR; grandchildren, Stormie
LeMaster, Misty Childers (Art), and Rob Nalley, III (Rachel); great-grandchildren, Jordan Gallaway, Brady Gallaway, Chase and Grayson Nalley, Jessica, A.J., and Lauren Childers, Kristin Walters; great-great grandchildren, Alessa and Heyllie Gallaway and Rylie Walters; sisters, Jean Hayes (Clifford), Shirley Haynes (John), and Faye Funderburk (Wayne); and brother-n-law, Ray Whitehead (Peggy). She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clyde Whitehead; parents; son, Sonny LeMaster; daughter, Judy LeMaster; and brothers, Clyde Shivers, Dige Shivers, Gladston Shivers, and Otis Junior Shivers. The family has requested in lieu of food, that contributions be made in Ms. Annie S. Whitehead’s name to the Cancer Center at Russell Medical for the Oncology Department. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I see a lot of bullying going on at school. One of the bullies is a friend of mine and I’ve asked her to stop, but she doesn’t listen. How I can get through to her so she understands that she’s hurting someone’s feelings? She treats people like they don’t have feelings, like they are non-human. If you can’t answer this letter, I’ll understand, but if you find the time, I would greatly appreciate it. -- NOT A BULLY IN INDIANA DEAR NOT A BULLY: People bully others for a variety of reasons. Among them, because they are angry and enjoy taking it out on others, because they themselves have been bullied, because it gives them a sense of power, or simply because they enjoy it. Not knowing your “friend,” I can’t guess what’s driving her behavior. I suggest that you ask her what her reason is and after you hear her answer, you
their children because there are usually good reasons for them. I also think that for your in-laws to ignore your wishes as they have been doing is disrespectful, and your husband should consider that before concluding that his parents have the right to ignore them.
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re-evaluate whether to distance yourself from her because, with bullies, the target can change and no one is safe. DEAR ABBY: We set limits on our son’s screen time at home. My mother-in-law lets him have quite a bit more screen time when he visits her. My husband thinks grandparents should have the right to determine everything about how they treat and care for their grandchildren. What do you think? -- MOTHER IN BOULDER, COLO. DEAR MOTHER: I think grandparents should respect the rules that parents set for
DEAR ABBY: A couple of months ago my husband and I received a very nice “save the date” for a wedding in August in a town nearby. There were many nice photos of the engaged couple on the card. The problem is, we have no idea who they are. We called our families to ask if they had received one too, thinking maybe it was a long-lost relative. I even went so far as checking social media, thinking we might have friends in common, but we don’t. I’m hoping the actual invitation may offer more clues, but I don’t think it will.
While this was clearly addressed to us, my fear is that it was intended for someone else who may not be “saving the date” and it may cause some tension within their family. What would be proper when the invitation arrives? Do I check “will not attend” and send it back, or should I include a note with an explanation? -- SAVE THE DATE IN WISCONSIN DEAR SAVE THE DATE: You are a nice person. A simple “regret that we cannot attend” should be sufficient and by all means include the note. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department April 19
• Cedrick Tyrone Brisker, 34, of Titus was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Thomas Coleman Elder, 54, of New Site was arrested for public intoxication. • Reckless endangerment was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal trespass and theft were reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
April 18
• Maximino Dejesus Hernandez, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for sexual abuse of a child less that 12 years old. • Brianna Nicole Grant, 47, of Alexander City was arrested for shoplifting. • Daniel Bruce Bourrie, 70, of Decatur was arrested for harassment. • LaBrandon Rashad Robinson, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Assault was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and receiving stolen property was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.
April 17
• Brian E. Loughry, 36, of Deer Park, Texas was arrested for harassing communications. • Justin O’Neal Burns, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jessica Renee Sayers, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Parker Wayne Blair, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for harass-
ment. • Joshua Luke Duke, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and resisting arrest. • George Daniel, 45, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department April 25
• A resident of Concord Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Conelius Ricks of Stewart Street in Tallassee was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana second. • Dustin Marlin of Sweet Lou Lane of Tallassee was arrested for an outstanding warrant failure to appear possession of a forged instrument second degree. • A resident of Fredric Ferry Road in Daviston filed a report for property damage.
April 24
• Craig Jernigan of Merdian, Mississippi was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession controlled substance and grand jury indictment possession controlled substance.
April 22
• A resident of Roberts Drive filed a report for property damage. • A resident of Highway 49 South in Notasulga filed a report for property damage.
April 21
• A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill filed a report for found property. • Donald Bell of Shorter turned himself in on two theft of property first grand jury
indictments. • Kenneth Moon of Trusselville was arrested for three failure to appear child support warrants through this department.
April 20
• Francheska Sheeley of Manoy Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear possession/receive controlled substance and failure to appear attempt to elude.
April 19
• Daphene Stokes of Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear forgery 2nd. • James Henderson of Patton Street in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant. • Albert Tuck of 10th Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
April 17
• Rosie Wilson of Alexander City was arrested for a probation violation and a probation revocation warrant. • Angela Singh of Birmingham was arrested for a probation violation and bench warrant. • Phillip Hadaway of Alexander City was arrested for three failure to appear warrants. • Kenneth Pringle of Montgomery was arrested for a failure to appear probation violation.
Dadeville Police Department April 24
• A Dadeville man, age 43, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 21, was arrested on Freeman Drive on the charge of Failure to Appear. • An Alexander City woman, age 26, and a Dadeville man, age 21 were arrested on Freeman Drive on the charge of Possession of Marijuana.
April 23
• A Jacksons Gap woman, age 22, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charge of Possession of Marijuana. • A Waverly man, age 48, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on six charges of Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville woman, age 39, and a Dadeville man, age 36, were arrested on E. Lafayette Street on the charge of Domestic Violence.
Obituaries Mrs. Myra Mae Milner 1939 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Myra Mae Milner, 77, of Daviston, Alabama, will be Friday, April 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Harold Cummings will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bethlehem-New Salem. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Milner passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on September 17, 1939 in Alexander City, Alabama to Emmett O’Neal Yates and Effie Mae Yates. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, antiquing, spending time with her family and sewing. She is survived by her husband, William Landon Milner; daughters, Elaine Davis (Tommy) of Pell City and Donna Funderburk
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Sikes. Mrs. Mayfield was a devoted wife, loving mother, and loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching birds. She is survived by her husband, Jack Mayfield of Jackson’s Gap, AL; sons, Jack (Dena) Mayfield, Jr. of Gadsden and Marshall Mayfield of Auburn; daughter, Arnett (Mike) Johnson of Jackson’s Gap; grandchildren, Lydia (David) Ryan, Jacob Mayfield, John Mayfield, Mary Mayfield, Amy (Rob) Tomik, Toni (Nick) Bolan, Tanner Mayfield, Jamie Johnson, and Michael Johnson, Jr.; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Porter; granddaughter, Hanna Mayfield; her parents; and sister, Pauline Haynes. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.
Graveside Service for Mrs. Annie Lee Mayfield, 82, of Jackson’s Gap, will be Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Waverly Cemetery. Rev. James Burkhalter will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 28, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1935 in Camp Hill, Alabama to Jamie Sikes and Essie Lorene Adcock
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Engineers & Associates and Skipper Consulting regarding the Courthouse Square project was made and passed. Their study suggested that the traffic flow be made one way around the square. Now that the study results have been carried through, they will be brought before ALDOT, where further discussion regarding the ultimate decision for redoing the traffic flow can be held. The following items were also brought before the council during the meeting: A motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting was made and approved. Filling in for Chief Barbour, Assistant Police Chief Chris Martin announced that two new officers had completed the last of the Standardized Field Officer Training Program and were now out on the street patrolling. One came from the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office while the other was a veteran of the Camp Hill Police Department. Both passed the final phases of their training with excellent results, Martin said. Abbi Mangarelli reported that March had been a good month for the library, with 2,288 people having visited the library, more than 1,000 books checked out and more than 500 logins on the library computers. She also reminded everyone of the weekly meeting of the Dadeville Brick Builders, a Lego club, on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and the children’s story time Tuesday mornings at 10. She also explained that there was still time to complete the Where’s Dewey search before Monday’s deadline. Interested parties can pick up their Where’s Dewey passport at the library to record their search for him throughout Dadeville. Lastly, Mangarelli reported that several library workers would be volunteering with the Early Child Development Screening at Dadeville Elementary on Friday, and that the
library would be working in conjunction with Leadership Lake Martin to keep free little libraries being installed at the playground on Highway 49 and the Rec Center stocked with children’s books. Michael Richardson of the building department reported that he had been in contact with the owners of the singlewide trailer on West Lafayette Street. According to Richardson, the owners had hired a mover to come in and move the trailer, but were just waiting on a set date for the move to occur. The project to demolish dilapidated buildings throughout town was still in the process of being re-bid. The A-Trip Lafayette Street project was reported to be moving right along and going well. Reynolds said he did not feel inconvenienced by the delays stemming from the work, and saw a safer, smoother road as the end result. The fire situation at North Loop was still being monitored, but that all seemed to be under control at the time. Representatives of the city are continuing to work with the landowner regarding the fence at the water treatment plant. Councilwoman Teneeshia Johnson inquired about potentially putting in a speed bump on Fulton Street, as cars have been known to fly down that road and make it relatively unsafe for children to play outdoors there. Mayor Wayne Smith mentioned how there were issues with the town putting up speed bumps on major roadways in the past and suggested increasing police patrols on Fulton Street. Councilman Dick Harrelson brought information before the council regarding prices on tractors for the city. Two motions were made and passed regarding purchasing a pair of tractors. The first motion approved the purchase of a tractor for $46,700, to be used by the street department for cutting grass, while the second motion allowed the city to
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A crew with Gary Ingram Paving sweepts Lafayette Street Wednesday afternoon as they prepare to lay asphalt as part of the ATRIP project in the coming days. The project also adds and renovates some sidewalks along the street.
purchase a tractor with a front loader for $19,300 for the parks and rec department for any work they might have to do. Smith was proud that the money was in the budget for these two items and they would not have to be purchased on credit. Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell wanted to praise Shawn Childers for his dedicated effort in keeping the ball fields cleared of trash. In a subsequent conversation, Smith said all of the volunteers do a great job. “If everyone does their part, it makes it easier for all of us,” he said. A motion was made and passed stating Dadeville would participate in the back-to-school sales tax holiday, sched-
uled for July 21-23. City Clerk Mike Gardner brought four Rec Center requests before the council. A motion to approve these requests was made and passed. In addition, Gardner also asked the council members for a head count in attending a legislative update round table meeting with Senator Tom Whatley and Representative Mark Tuggle on Friday at the Graham Tech Center on the CACC Campus in Alexander City. The next Dadeville City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9. The pre-council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m.
Drugs out. “As a prosecutor for 16 years, too often I have witnessed the tragic results caused by the availability of dangerous controlled substances. When prescription drugs are left in our homes, children and teenagers may be poisoned or fall prey to drug abuse and addiction. Your old medications can be a lure to criminals looking for drugs to use or sell,” Marshall said, imploring the public to take advantage of events like these. Conducting takeback events like this are beneficial to everyone. Transplant recipients, chemo patients and others who have had to take strong medications are
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able to safely dispose of them without anyone in their house getting hold of the drugs. Law enforcement officers do not have to worry about medicine falling into the wrong hands, making their jobs that much easier. Lastly, it helps the environment by keeping drugs from polluting the ecosystem by causing major changes. “It used to be recommended to flush these old medicines down the toilet, but that’s no longer the case,” Wood explained. When the U.S. Geological Survey conducted a study in 1999, they found that, since wastewater treatment plants were not always able to filter out flushed medicine, leaving the
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opening to cavern visibly open for several feet in all directions under the surface. The road is now closed until the issue can be rectified. Wednesday afternoon Brewer explained workers were trying to determine the best way to make repairs. “We are sending the sewage department truck with the jet wash and television camera,” Brewer said. “Hopefully they can see if we can make a quick repair or if something else will have to happen.” Brewer explained that the camera should allow the department to determine that if digging around the issue and replacing the earth would solve the problem or if it would require replacement of the pipe. “If we can do the repair, it should only close the road a couple of days,” Brewer said. “If the pipe has to be replaced, it will take some time as we do not have the 15-inch cement pipe in our yard.” With 13th Avenue North being closed near Highway 22, residents are asked to use Hillabee Street to enter the other side of 13th Avenue North. “We have already notified the fire and police departments of the closure,” Brewer said. “Until it is repaired, they will have to come in from Hillabee Street.”
drugs to end up in natural water supplies and causing adverse effects in the wildlife. “Water treatment plants have to change their treatment methods in order to deal with medicine in the water,” Wood added. In order to safely dispose of the drugs that are received during
Saturday’s take-back, the DEA officials will tape up the boxes and log in how many boxes of material were filled. When the event is concluded and the boxes are logged, they will be shipped to an incinerator and destroyed. Drug take-back events began to be held in Alexander City in 2013
and those dropping off old medicine have expressed how appreciative they are to have a safe and easy way to dispose of these drugs, according to Wood. “Some people have stored these medications for so long with no way of disposing them, they’ve brought in trash bags full,” she said.
Local drug take-back events have almost always produced a good turnout. Last October’s take-back totaled 175 pounds of medicine to be disposed of. “The only real issue we ever have is making sure the public knows when the next event is coming up,” Wood explained.
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ave you ever seen a problem that you felt elected officials should address? Most of us have. But how did you handle it. The truth is, most of don’t handle it. Faced with these situations, most people either do nothing or they gripe about it. Some prefer to vent on social media. What do those three approached accomplish? No much. We often hear people griping and complaining in public and on social media about what’s being done, or being done too much, not being done enough, or being ignored by our local government. Here’s the deal: a truckload of gripes doesn’t have any weight. But one person who stands up in a public meeting and makes a well thought-out request to one of our local governing bodies can pull a lot of weight. More people, working together for the same cause have even more influence. Why do so many choose to gripe and so few speak out? In order to stand up and plead your case you’ve got to know what you’re talking about. Often complainers are simply parroting what they heard from another – they are not personally involved. It takes personal initiative to research and fully understand a situation and individual thought to outline steps to make a positive change. Also, it takes courage and conviction to put your reputation on the line and take a stand in public. If you think about it, none of that is required to complain, gripe or gossip … which means complaining is simply an easier response to something that strikes you wrong. Next time you feel the urge to gripe, complain or gossip about an issue, we’d like to respectfully suggest that instead, you spend some energy thinking about what you can do to get involved, how you can speak out with honor and good intent, and what you can do to make our community a better place. You can make a difference. Be a part of the 1 percent who dare to get involved and make a difference.
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ane and I were walking on the pier in Santa Barbara, California a few weeks ago and we decided to check out a place called Deep Sea Tasting, a wine tasting room. It was a cool experience and we learned some interesting facts about the wines produced in and around the area. A man stood over to the side watching the sommelier as he taught the people who were there for the tasting. I introduced myself and discovered he worked in real estate and he was there because the sommelier was his son. He was a very proud dad. As we chatted we began to talk about the fine art of balancing our work life with our home life. I confessed to him that for much of my young adult life I had failed miserably with that. It was easy for me to be focused on work and I carried that focus around 24 hours a day, seven days a week. My problem was when I was supposed to be focused on home my mind would still be at work. I thought I was fooling people but my closest family members and friends knew my mind was always on the job. We agreed the answer to this problem is to learn to be present, really present, wherever you are. If you are
Tango: Unleashing the Power of Balance.” It is sold at Amazon and Audible. The book is written in a parable form much like “The OneMinute Manager.” The book revolves around RAY WATERS a young couple who desColumnist perately needed to learn the on the job, focus on being laws of balanced living and the best you can be there. an 80-year-old corporate Give your business your CEO who was willing to best efforts. When you are at teach them. If you are lookhome, learn to be fully pres- ing for a good summer read, ent there as well. Listen to you might enjoy checking it your partner when he or she out. speaks, look into the eyes of One of the keys to balyour child when they are tell- anced living is certainly to be ing you about their day. It’s present right where you are. not easy but it’s necessary. I remember an advertiseLearn to be fully engaged at ment from when I was a little work and fully engaged at boy that ran all the time on home. the television. It was for proI’ve thought about that fessional wrestling events. meeting a lot over the last Anyone with Atlanta ties several days. I want to live or who was a fan of wresmy life always present in the tling back in the days of Ted moment. I do it better now Turner’s WTBS Superstation than in my past, but I still will remember the phrase can drift back into old habits. that came from longtime How about you? Are you pitchman and announcer living in the moment? Do Freddie Miller. The ads something a little different would wend with Miller today. When you are work saying, “Don’t miss it...Be – be there. And when you get there!” That’s good advice home with your family and for you and me today, don’t friends – be there. you think? Both groups will be better served and you will be a Ray Waters is a corporate healthier, happier person. speaker syndicated columI wrote a book on this nist and pastor in Atlanta. very subject a few years You can connect with him at ago called “The Tightrope ray@raywaters.com
represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.
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Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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or the past two years, I’ve had the honor of driving my son to his middle school each morning. Although we’re 50 miles away from the roadways mentioned, we listen to the morning traffic report on Nashville’s WWTN and make scatological wisecracks about all the “backups,” “pileups,” “slow movements,” etc. By the time Gideon finishes college, traffic reports may be dramatically different – dealing more with ALTITUDE than attitude. According to USA Today, several companies are already accepting pre-orders for hightech FLYING CARS. Some of the engineering marvels would require runways like an airplane; others would employ VTOL technology like a helicopter. Some would require a driver/pilot; others would be computer-controlled. But all would turn our ideas about transportation upside down. Slovakia-based AeroMobil is asking more than $1 million each for its inaugural vehicle, due out in three years. Obviously, such price tags will reek of conspicuous consumption and fan the flames of class warfare. The first wave of owners may find themselves soaring above the traffic-jammed commoners and making proclamations such as, “Let them eat cake. Let them use SHORTER-RANGE AMMUNITION. Yikes! That last one was close!”
it be neat to fly above the gridlock?”; but advertising agencies will have to be extra careful to seal the deal. No retread of “Like a rock” quite works when DANNY TYREE you’re cruising way above Columnist the skyscrapers. “The Heartbeat of America” is The affluent will enjoy okay – unless it morphs into the new toys for a spell; but “the Heartbeat of America As unless they’re really safetyIt Gets All White-Knuckled conscious, other aspects of and Says Its Prayers.” their lifestyles will suffer. The flying cars will (“Darling, I found the perfect certainly change our idioms. new nanny; but I flew a little too close, causing her to drop Instead of fighting over who gets to ride “shotgun,” her umbrella and plummet to people will compete for the her death…”) “tailgunner” position. Insurers I’m sure there are heart may dread the day when surgeons or A-list performers “hitting on all cylinders” who could really benefit gives way to “hitting on all from the ability to complete Verizon towers.” Someday a 2-hour trip in 15 minutes; but for many buyers, it would “where the rubber meets the road” will become “Where the be just a status symbol and a windshield meets the flock of sign of impatience. (“I really, Canadian geese.” really need to zoom into the Federal regulators have a city to attend a meeting about million questions to answer the value of …um, er… before flying cars become TELECONFERENCING.”) viable. Don’t be surprised if Sure, Uber is anxious to expand its ride-sharing service new rules require a pat-down and cavity search just to open to flying cars, and mass the glove compartment. production may eventually The USA Today article make ownership mainstream; arrives just weeks before but we risk opening a whole the 90th anniversary of new can of worms. Charles Lindbergh’s historic Once we get to the “white flight. Future fliers will trash” editions, “cloud have their own hopes and storage” will take on a whole dreams – mainly, “I hope new meaning. Sky motorists the mechanic wasn’t drunk will eye each Nimbostratus cloud warily, as it may harbor when the fuel gauge was instaaaaaaaaaaaaaaled….” umpteen junker cars up on helium blocks. Danny’s weekly column Most people have at least a is distributed exclusively by passing thought of “Wouldn’t Cagle Cartoons Inc
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WHAT’S THE BUZZ? Even the bees were buzzing about our favorite local meteorologist James Spann’s visit to Jim Pearson
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Top, Scott Davis with Red Flag Pest Control seals up a column at First Baptist Church in hopes that bees will not return to it Wednesday afternoon. Jim Pearson Elementary School Principal Jamie Forbus looks to his students waiting to tape him to the wall of the school’s gymnasium Wednesday. The students won the reward after their class won a contest in a school fundraiser. James Spann talks with students at Jim Pearson about what got him in trouble in first grade, looking out the window of the classroom. But he said the teacher lead him to a book on clouds that started his interest in science and weather. Spann also spoke with second graders at Jim Pearson Elementary School after he talked with the student body about weather and science.
Jazz Fest night headliner Paul Thorn will bring a little Southern Rock to the stage at the AMP to close out this year’s Jazz Fest. “He has been on the road for about 20 years,” Gunn said. “He will bring a Southern Rock sound to the stage.” Gunn says that Thorn has a following and will be helped by the Montgomery scene. “He has a pretty good following,” Gunn said. “Plus,
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his guitar player is from Montgomery.” Thorn has toured as the opening act for Huey Lewis and the News, Sting, Toby Keith and others. Opening for Thorn on Saturday night is no stranger to the area as Alexander City native Trey Eiland brings his group shadowood to the stage at the AMP. “They have played around here before,” Gunn said. “The played last year at Friday on the Green and couple of JazzFest board members heard them and said
we ought to have them for JazzFest. They have a good sound and we are glad to have them at the AMP.” Gunn explained that the sixth act has not yet been determined but not to worry, whoever it is will be good. “We had someone line up but they had to pull out Friday due to a scheduling conflict,” Gunn said. “I am pretty full speed looking for someone. I have been watching a lot of video.”
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COMMUNITY THEATRE: The Sylacauga Community Playhouse will present “The Miracle Worker” April 21 at 6:30 p.m., April 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., April 23 at 2 p.m., April 28 at 6:30 p.m. April 29 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and April 30 at 2. p.m. at the B.B. Comer High School Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance and $18 at the door. For more information call 256-369-3003.
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5K RUN: The 5K Spring Sprint benefitting the Central Alabama Community College Ambassador Scholarship Program and Community Service activities will be April 29 at 7:45 a.m at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park with registration at 7:15 a.m. The registration deadline is April 14 and registration fee is $25. For more information contact CACC at 256-215-4415 or email hhamby@ cacc.edu. PASTOR ANNIVERSARY: The 50th anniversary for Pastor Ida Ruth Meadows will be Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. at the Dadeville Recreation Center. The speaker will be Apostle Alton Burris from Fitzgerald, Georgia. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center is hosting its annual Mule Day Saturday, April 29 starting at 6:30 a.m. A sausage biscuit breakfast is available from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Events and activities include plowing demonstrations, buggy rides, trail rides, antique car and truck show, The Train Man Mr. Robert Pearson, vendors, the history room, concessions, camper sites, and more. Vendor booths are available for $20 each. For more information call Melvin Palmer at 256-249-8886 or Bobby Ezekiel at 256-626-2556 or visit www. weogufkacenter.org or the Facebook page Wegufka Center. DRUG TAKE BACK: There will be a drug take back event at Walgreens of Alexander City Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prescription and over the counter drugs are eligible. Law enforcement officials will be on hand to accept medications. CHARITY WALK: The Central Alabama Club Sarcoidosis Foundation one mile walk will be Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m. at the Cooper Community Center Park with games, music and food. Wear you church or favorite charity t-shirt. YARD SALE: The Radney Elementary School Drama Club is hosting a yard sale fundraiser Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Radney Cafeteria with proceeds going to the Radney Drama Club.
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SINGSPIRATION: The Pentecostals of Dadeville are hosting Singspiration
Sunday, April 30 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 2392 Eagle Circle in Jacksons Gap. It is part of the church’s 5th Sunday Celebrations with gospel singing, teaching, preaching, fellowship and food. FAMILY FRIENDS AND SINNERS PROGRAM: Corinth Baptist Church in Kellyton is giving a family friends and sinners program Sunday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Guest minister will be Pastor Jesse Mayes of Marietta Baptist Church in Goodwater.
May 3
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday May 3 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
May 4
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Hackneyville Community will sponsor its Second Annual National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Hackneyville Community Center on Highway 63 North. All are welcome. For more information contact Leslie Payne at 256-839-1235. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring the National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4 from noon to 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary. SPRING CONCERT: The Benjamin Russell High School Choirs will present their spring concert Thursday, May 4. TRI-COUNTY CAC FUNDRAISER: Tri-County Children’s Advocacy Center is sponsoring Paint the Positive, support the healing of abused and neglected children Thursday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the E. Paul Jones Barn at 1273 Halliana Road in Alexander City. Wine and Hors D’oeuvres will be served and door prizes will be awards. Tickets are $40 and are available at the door or by call the center at 256825-0094. All proceeds go to the TriCounty Child Advocacy Center. CHICK-FIL-A LUNCH: Meals on Wheels of Alexander City is having a Chick-fil-a lunch fundraiser May 4 that will be delivered to your business. Orders need to be placed by May 1 by calling Helen Brock at 256-750-0245.
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CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team will have a car wash at Arby’s on Saturday, May 6 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The proceeds will help get our team to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and provide VBS and community outreach to the residents of Wounded Knee, South Dakota. BENEFIT: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church is hosting a benefit program for Edward Lee and Diane Carraker May 6 at 6 p.m. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
May 7
USHER PROGRAM: The Early Rose District Usher’s Special Effort Program will be May 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Rev. Develkio A. Wilson is the guest speaker. All churches are invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Site Methodist Church is celebrating 161 years on ministry Sunday, May 7 beginning with worship and praise service at 10:45 a.m. Fellowship meal to follow. Brother Doc Shell is the guest speaker. Pastor Mike Stonbraker invites friends
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BASS BASH: The Tallapoosa Bass Bash will be May 13 starting at 6 a.m. on the Tallapoosa River. to benefit the Opelika/Auburn chapter of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. Prizes will be awarded for best three fish length in conventional and fly rod divisions. MUSIC FESTIVAL: The Ashland Fun Days Music Festival will be My 13 from noon to 8 p.m. The festival will feature local artists including Terry Robbins, Kevin Moon, Argie Darnell, Rocky the Sax Player with Barry Butler, Tony Jones, Big Sexy and the Twins, Bryan Carter and Friends, Tommy Sellers and more. Party with Rebel will be headlining the event. There will also be craft vendors and activities for all ages.
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ARTS ASSOCIATION: The Artists Association of Central Alabama will travel to the Birmingham Museum May 18. There will be a car pool by meeting at the Sportplex Senior Center at 8 a.m.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. SPRING FESTIVAL: Union Volunteer Fire and Rescue (UVF&R) will host its 35th Annual Spring Festival on May 20th 2017 at Fire Station #1, 5171 Hwy 50 near Dadeville at Lake Martin. The Festival is the department’s premiere fundraiser and will feature a wide variety of arts and craft booths and household items for sale. The Festival will also present live local musician, “River Dan”, a Military Working Dog Demonstration, BBQ plates for sale, children’s games and other activities designed for the entire family. The keynote event is a cash raffle that has awarded thousands in cash prizes. Tickets are available for a $20 donation. For individuals interested in renting a booth, cost is only $10 for a 10x10 space. If you have questions, would like to rent a booth or obtain raffle tickets, please contact Kurt Pfitzner, Director, Community Outreach, UVF&R, at 334-233-9852. SCHOOL REUNION: Enitahatchabee Day-Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Association 2017 Reunion Saturday, May 20 at the Bibb Graves Community Center in Millerville, AL Registration begins at 9 a.m. (registration required for drawing of framed Donny Finley print to be given away).Trade Day Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends, your smiles, your camera, and your expectations for a spectacular day featuring music, food and laughter. Tell former classmates to meet you there. There will be silent auction, cake walk, 50/50. Food available for purchase with hamburger steak or chicken finger plates, hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Items available for purchase include Donny Finley prints, T-shirts, cookbooks, DVD’s including football, basketball and school days.
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Ivey appoints Lyn Stuart as Chief Justice of Alabama Supreme Court STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
MONTGOMERY – On Wednesday, Roy Moore resigned as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Upon notice of Moore’s resignation, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Associate Justice Lyn Stuart to permanently lead the state’s highest court. Chief Justice Stuart is the first female Republican Chief Justice in the history of the State of Alabama. “To ensure a continuity of leadership and a smooth transition that keeps the ship of state steady, I have appointed Justice Lyn Stuart as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court,” Governor Ivey remarked. “Chief Justice Stuart has served with honor and integrity on the high court for more than 16 years. I look forward to working with her as she now leads the judicial branch of state government.” Chief Justice Lyn Stuart is a native of Atmore. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Auburn University with high honor in 1977 and her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Alabama in 1980. Her legal career includes stints as an assistant state attorney general, special assistant attorney general for the State Department of Corrections, and as an assistant district attorney for Baldwin County. Chief Justice Stuart was elected a district judge in 1988 and again in 1994. She was appointed a Circuit Court Judge in 1997 and was elected to the position in 1998. She has been elected three times to the Supreme Court, in 2000, 2006 and 2012. She has served as Acting Chief Justice since May 6, 2016. “I also thank Roy Moore for his years of public service to the people of Alabama and wish him the best in the next Submitted / The Outlook step of his journey,” Governor Ivey concluded. Following Roy Moore’s resignation as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Associate Justice Lyn Stuart, Chief Justice Stuart’s appointment is effective right, to lead the state’s highest court. immediately.
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’m sorry, Dad. I’m the little devil who broke the stainedglass window beside our front door. Nobody else was home, I grew tired of watching television and Sony hadn’t invented the PlayStation yet. So this teenager on a summer day back in the 1980s found a putter and golf ball in the closet and decided to create his own indoor golf course at 2308 Citrus Ave. Move over, Augusta National. My course was climate-controlled and came with a nearby refrigerator. The dining room chairs were makebelieve pine trees. Hit beneath the sofa and you’re in the water hazard. This was serious stuff, you know. I had my dad’s old Arnold Palmer putter and a Titleist, and I was ready to go. The third hole was a par 5 dog leg, rolling between the old piano to the right, book case to the left, through the carpeted living room, into the wooden foyer by the front door – with a sharp right turn into the carpeted hall where the hole rested 10 feet away. This was Amen Corner with more risk than I realized. The ball wasn’t going to turn itself sharp right. It needed some help. The wooden base to our stained-glass window next to the front door would provide the necessary ricochet. Hey … if I hit the ball hard enough, it might just ricochet all the way down the hall. Oh yeah, I’m going for the green. Grip it and rip it. This is why parents shouldn’t always leave their kids at home. We were responsible most of the time, and when we weren’t, we broke stuff. I stroked the ball with plenty of force. Too much force. So much it bounced. Uh-oh … right into the glass window. Crack! At that moment thoughts went from getting a birdie to “how do I get out of this one?” Not usually one to cause trouble, destroy family property or do anything as stupid as hitting a golf ball into our front window, I panicked. Do I take the wrath for this bone-headed decision, or concoct a scheme that concealed the perpetrator’s true identity? Conceal, of course. I was 14. Truth be known, my father probably would not have ripped my head off over the incident. Granted, he would have been disappointed in my stupidity — and maybe that’s what I feared most — but mostly he would have been merciful and made sure I learned a lesson from my poor decision. It would have been an excellent teaching moment — not for me to learn not to hit golf balls through windows, but how a father should treat a son. I missed that opportunity, but he showed me plenty of other examples over the years. I walked outside, found a rock near the street and placed it about a foot from the glass window on the front porch. That’s right, pass the blame to someone on the outside. Once Dad arrived, he saw the broken window and the evidence planted beside it. “Those little devils!” he said, speaking of no one in particular, believing that a child pelted our house with a rock and hit the bull’s eye. He patched the window the best he could, but it was never repaired back to its original state. Every day I looked at that window, I was reminded of my lie. To this day, I’d never said a word. Guilt has a way of pushing a soul into confession. That’s why I’m writing this. Dad passed away six years ago next week, probably still wondering what little devil threw the rock at our house. I’m sorry I did not come forward. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at the Auburn University Harbert College of Business.
Famous area alumni reunite for hoops game Owens will be joined by former Alabama State basketball player Derrick Russell, and Scottie Vines, who played 10 seasons as a wide receiver It’s going to be a sight to see for for the Detroit Lions. local sports fans at Benjamin Russell As for Central Coosa, the Cougars High School on Saturday afternoon. will see the return of Justin Tuck, who Some of the area’s most acclaimed won two Super Bowl titles as a defenathletes will be descending on BRHS sive end for the New York Giants and for the first annual alumni men’s and also played for the Oakland Raiders. In women’s basketball games, which will addition, Adalius Thomas, who played pit former Wildcats against Central for the Baltimore Ravens and New Coosa alumni. England Patriots, and Jamario Moon, The top talent returning for Benjamin who had NBA stints with the Miami Russell will be former NFL star Terrell Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Owens, who has had multiple bids Clippers and Charlotte Bobcats. for the Hall of Fame after a highlight“It’s going to be something to see,” worthy career with stints with the San said Demetrius Fleetion, co-host of the Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, event. “The Coosa-Ben Russell rivalry Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and goes way back, and it’s going to be a Cincinnati Bengals. By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
lot of older guys that are coming back. It’ll be like a big family reunion; we’ve got some good people coming.” Fleetion is hosting the event with Benjamin Russell varsity girls basketball coach Latreisha Moon. In addition to the games, vendors and important members of the community will also be present. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the women’s game starting at 3 followed by the men at 4:30 p.m. The games will be set up in five-on-five format with two 24-minute halves. The cost is $5 with proceeds going to several organizations throughout Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. Benefit organizations include SWAG (Students With A Goal); Talla/ Coosa Big Brothers; and the BRHS girls varsity program.
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Benjamin Russell’s Daly Wagoner moves the ball during a Wednesday practice. Wagoner said getting shots off quickly and taking advantage of their opportunities will be key if they have a shot tonight against Northridge.
Tough road ahead for BRHS soccer Boys, girls head to Northridge for playoff matchups By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
In order to get to the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A soccer playoffs, it’s going to take a pair of upsets for Benjamin Russell. On Friday evening, the Wildcats hit the road for a girls and boys doubleheader against Northridge, and it’s not going to be an easy road for Benjamin Russell, which was the runner up in Area 5 on both sides. “They’re actually one of the top teams in the state this year,” BRHS boys coach Austin Teel said. “Coach (William) Carter up there always has a good competitive team. We’ve seen them the past two seasons, so we understand what they run.” The Wildcats’ girls team is also familiar with Northridge, as the Jaguars bounced Benjamin Russell from the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion in the third round of the 2015 playoffs. This season, Benjamin Russell coach Lee Wagoner hasn’t seen any film on Northridge, but by compar-
ing common opponents, it should be a decent matchup on paper. They were both defeated 4-2 by Smiths Station and also both suffered losses to Homewood. “We know what to expect,” Wagoner said. “They’ve got a couple of girls that play forward that are going to give my backline a little bit of trouble. We’re young on our backline, but they’ve played together all year, and the experience they’ve gained throughout the year is going to be valuable.” Defensively, the Wildcats are anchored by eighth-graders Kylee Stark and Abigale Sims, and freshman Lydia Kate Ballard. Although they’re young, they’ve already come together quite well as a unit. “Abigale for sure has stood out the most because she just sprouted,” BRHS senior Daly Wagoner said. “She just became such a great defensive player. They’re working together well, so it’ll be good in the future to have such a young
defense now. Their senior year, they’ll be unstoppable.” Returning seniors Wagoner and Marley McAlister as well as junior goalkeeper Jayde Trapp will be looked upon to bring that playoff experience. Offensively, the Wildcats have been strong at creating opportunities, but not so strong at finishing those chances. “With Daly and Marley, I want to see them combine with Gabi Watson and Makenzie Davis as our main attacking players,” Lee Wagoner said. “Throughout the season, they’ve gotten a lot better as far as making combination plays and getting shots on goal, but one thing we still struggle with is finishing those shots on goal.” Daly Wagoner said, “You can’t hold the ball for so long; you have to get it off your foot and take shots, whether it goes in or not. The more shots you take, the more likely you will hit one. Offensively, it’s there, but we’re just not finishing.”
On the boys side, the Wildcats also have a young squad and will be relying on goalie Brian Barnes, defender Eddie Naranjo and senior Dalton Daniel to lead the team. “They have some playoff experience,” Teel said. “Experience always helps going into these games. We’ve seen (Northridge) before, so we’re just fighting to go far in the playoffs.” Offense may be hard to come by for the Wildcats, as Northridge has allowed just 20 goals against in 25 games this season. The Jaguars have posted a total of 14 shutouts, including six straight midway through the season. “They like to run a solid defense, so we just have to try as hard as we can to score,” Teel said. “They have a good goalie and a good attack, too.” The winner of the boys game will take on the John Carroll Catholic-Pelham victor in Round 2, while the winner of the girls game will advance to face either Chelsea or Homewood.
Reeltown crushes Coosa in three innings Jarvis all had two hits apiece. Hornsby and Marlee Knox each plated three runs, and Kelsey Jaye and Katlyn Jaye both Reeltown’s bats were on fire in a had two. three-inning softball victory over Central Coosa managed only two hits on the Coosa on Tuesday. day. The Rebels collected 18 hits in a 26-3 victory. VOLLEYBALL Carlee Meadows was the star of the BRHS’ Abby Martin selected show, lighting up the Cougars for a pair for all-star game of home runs, including a grand slam. Benjamin Russell’s Abby Martin will She finished with three hits, three runs represent the South squad at the 2017 scored and eight RBIs. North-South Volleyball All-Star match. Kaitln Baker also had three hits and Martin is one of 24 junior volleyball drove in three runs for the Rebels, while standouts who were chosen from nomiKelsey Jaye, Kayli Hornsby and Brianna By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
nations by high school coaches from across the state to participate in the 21st annual AHSAA Summer Conference and Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA) All-Star Games. The volleyball all-star match will be at Auburn-Montgomery at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Martin is a 6-foot-0 outside hitter for the Wildcats.
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Horseshoe Bend’s Kynsley Blasingame had 13 strikeouts in Tuesday’s softball win against Sylacauga, rather than three.
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The Comers and the Avondale employees started heritage South Credit Union in 1937. Heritage south offers all financial products and services from savings, checking accounts, loans, and all electronic products We want to get to know our members and offer them personalized service. We feel that our team is more than just employees, but members of our family team who helps our members daily through professional yet personal service. CEO of Heritage South Credit Union Jamie Payton says her journey with the credit union began at a young age. “As an employee of Avondale Mills in the early 70’s, my dad was a member of the credit union,” Payton said. “I always loved to visit the credit union with my parents as it was always a treat to visit and take home a credit union pen. After I graduated and began looking for a job, my mom mentioned applying at the Credit Union. I took my mom’s advice and sent in a resume. I interviewed with soon to be retiring, long time CEO, Hugh Bazemore and the incoming new CEO, Rhonda Dukes in late 1989. I was given a great opportunity to work with some amazing people over the years and work my way through the different departments.” HSCU is always looking for new and improved products and services for our members as well as new areas for locations
to grow. We are currently under construction in Alexander City and look forward to servicing our current members there as well as earn some new members. We have a wonderful staff of majority local people. “As we move into a new area, we try to find employees from that area that know the people and the area to bring a familiar face to the members with a Heritage South feel,” Payton said.” We always try to find staff who fit well with our mission statement.” Our goal at HSCU is to be the premier financial institution in the markets in which we operate. We shall create and deliver quality financial products and services to our members. We will strive to provide employees with a stimulating and challenging work environment that encourages, develops and rewards excellence. We will maximize value to our membership in loan rates, deposit rates, products and excellent member service. Just as HSCU likes to employ local people, we feel that the area around you needs our support and yours. “I have a strong belief in the local small business,” Payton said. “It is beneficial to us all to support our area even if it means paying a little more sometimes to keep the money in our local economy. We want to have a strong economic impact on our area and support local every chance we can.”
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Clayton Homes of Anniston opened its manufacturing home business in 2005. Although the styles and sizes of manufactured homes have changed greatly in the past 12 years, their dedication to making each home a one of a kind true home for every family has not changed. Depending on your needs, Clayton Homes has manufactured homes of all sizes and prices, from single wides to triple wides, perfect for a business office or a family home. “I have been in the business of helping families find their perfect homes for 20 years,” said Lori Taunton. “I had a good friend open a lot in Sylacauga years back. I started there and worked with them for about eight years before moving on with Clayton Homes. That was 12 years ago and we have kept growing ever since.” Clayton Homes is always changing up the inventory and growing with the times. We love having community involvement and making our job so much fun. We are currently planning our summer promos, parties and giveaways for customers to come look at our newest home selection while enjoying some festivities. Our sales staff is always eager to help you find a new home. Mickey, Bobby, Johnny and Bart are the foundation of our awesome sales team and know how to work with any budget and style to fit your life. You will find Clint, Clayton Homes general manager, and Lori, assistant manager, working hard behind the scenes holding down the office and making sure all the financing, set ups and last minute details get taken care of. While Clayton Homes of Anniston is located in Anniston, there are actually 400 stores nationwide. The Anniston location has been named #1 dealer in the Southeast. This is because their customer service, attention to detail and dedication to making all of Alabama their hometown community goes hand in hand with their huge selection of homes to choose from.
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TowBoatU.S.:
TowBoatU.S. is a family owned and operated marine towing and salvage business that provides around the clock service to the Lake Martin and Smith Lake communities. Not only do they provide on water assistance, such as towing, battery jumps, fuel delivery and ungroundings, they also provide salvage work. They have the expertise and equipment to refloat sunken vessels and most recently an SUV that ended up 100 feet under water. Husband and wife duo, Jackson and Nicki Dozier, started the business in January 2012 with just one boat on Lake Martin. Since then they have expanded their business to include a fleet of four boats and have seven employees who help them service Lake Martin and Smith Lake boaters. While Jackson and his captains spend a majority of their time on the water and maintaining their fleet, Nicki and her staff handle the day to day office responsibilities, advertising and marketing duties. Jackson was born and raised in Alexander City spending his summers growing up on the Lake. After college he moved away to ¬¬work as a Captain on a live aboard dive vessel in the Bahamas. A chance phone call took him to Alaska for work where he met his wife. The couple took a two year break from Alaska and found themselves living in Florida for a couple of years. That is when they became familiar with the on water towing business. Jackson worked for TowBoatU.S. Palm Beach and that is how the idea for the ser-
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vice for Lake Martin came from. “We thought it would be a great benefit to the Lake Martin area to have this service. At the time we were not quite through with Alaska so we decided to move back and put the idea on hold,” he said. It wasn’t until the couple had their first daughter, Morgan, that they decided it was time to move back to Lake Martin to start their business and raise their family on the lake. In five short years, not only has their business expanded so has their family. They now have 2 daughters, Morgan age 5 and Maddox age 2 and son Jack age 1. Their business provides 24 hour year-round service to the boating community. The phones are always on and they always have someone standing by to help whether it is 2pm or midnight. Jackson is a salvage master, a certified diver and has been a licensed boat captain for more than 18 years. He has traveled all over Alabama and further doing salvage and recovery. He spent more than a month in New Jersey after hurricane Sandy helping with cleaning up all the marinas and boats that were destroyed and sank. “We tow boats in need and also have the experience and equipment to do salvage work,” said Jackson. “We can refloat sunken boats.” The Doziers said one thing that stands out between them and their competitors is their customer service. “We pride ourselves with our excellent customer service,” the Doziers said. “We are always avail-
able and personally answer all of the calls that come in. We provide fast and friendly customer service because we care.” “We are always expanding and improving our fleet and staff as needed. From the motors to the boats, we want to maintain top quality equipment so we can service our community in the very best way possible. All of our captains are very well trained, always professional and kind and just like ourselves, are held to very high standards,” Jackson said. The Doziers said they support shopping local because local businesses and people are the lifeline of any business relationship. “We could not survive without local support of people buying memberships and calling us when they need a tow,” said the Doziers. “In return you will see us spending our money locally to keep it moving forward. We buy our motors and parts for our boats right here locally instead of ordering anything from a company outside of our community even if it would be cheaper. We not only shop locally, but we also give back to the community through donating memberships annually to fundraisers, as well as volunteering our paid staff and our personal time for many local events like Renew Our Rivers and Paddle For a Purpose. Our TowBoatU.S membership is only $72 a year. Through our business membership, the community supports our business and family and in return we can support the community by being there to help them when they need us.”
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Big B Bar B Que:
Barbecue lovers in Alexander City have had a staple on their menu since 1978 – Big B BBQ. The restaurant was founded by Steve Gibson and has been run by his son Damien Gibson for almost 20 years now. The restaurant has been in business for 39 years. Big B provides a family atmosphere and laid back dining with incredible food. The menu includes BBQ, hamburgers and everything from fried catfish to hand cut ribeyes. The menu also includes a full compliment of appetizers. “We believe that good ingredients will make for good food.” Big B also has catering. “We are the oldest family ran restaurant in the area with a great staff that has been with us for years. Teresa Thomas has been here over 20 years with several other employees having been with us for over 10 years.” Rossi Allen is the kitchen manager and Rebecca Dobbs
is the Dining Room manager. Both Allen and Dobbs have been on the staff at Big B for almost a decade. Big B may have started in 1978 but founder Steve Gibson was already in the restaurant business managing Pizza Hut. Big B is always adding new menu items and one day hopes to add a drive thru. Big B tries to help other local businesses and supports local sports teams and other civic groups. They believe that the community has been good to them, so they want to support the community any way that they can. Over the years the business has grown. In the beginning, the restaurant could only accommodate 30 diners, but today features seating for 150 customers. “We shop local whenever we can. All of our tomatoes that we use are locally grown. We buy locally grown vegetables whenever we can.”
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SATTERFIELD INC.
A one-stop shop for your biggest outdoor needs Founded in 1945, Satterfield Inc., is an industrial distribution center located in Alexander City. Owned by Joe and Ricky Robinson, its retail store has been servicing the Lake Martin and surrounding areas for more than 25 years. Locally owned and operated, Satterfield offers a wide variety of products and offers customers extensive product knowledge. With brands such as Shindiawa, Echo, Husqvarna and Scag, Satterfield offers the best in outdoor power equipment. Satterfield also stocks Engel coolers, safety supplies and related items. There have been some changes at Satterfield that has allowed it to add more items. “We expanded and began selling gas grills and outdoor kitchen islands,” Ricky Robinson said. “Our selection of gas grills includes Big Green Egg, Blaze, Lynx, Sedona and Saber. We also offer a wide variety of welding and industrial supplies, as well as Lincoln, Makita and Miller welders.” Satterfield’s dedicated and loyal employees are like family. “We care about this business and its customers,” Robinson said. “Shopping local helps support the local economy and your fellow community members. It is very important that we all support each other so we all can prosper.”
I followed the footsteps of my late grandfather, attorney Charles Reynolds, who was the force behind me attending law school. I graduated from Mississippi College Mason School of Law in Jackson, Mississippi, in 2006. Upon completing Mississippi, Virginia, and Alabama bar exams, my heart led me back to Alabama, and ultimately to open my office in Alexander City in 2008. My Firm focuses on bankruptcy and social security disability law. My desire to practice in Alexander City is further attributed to continuing my grandfather’s legacy of practicing bankruptcy law in addition to serving the people of Tallapoosa County and surrounding counties. It is very rewarding to assist the people in the Lake Martin area. While many consider my office a “boutique law firm,” I offer my cli-
ents the same services afforded by larger bankruptcy and social disability law firms. My clients come FIRST, and I take pride in providing my clients with one-on-one attention from intake to the conclusion of their case. While in many aspects my job is simple, it is also very complex: to fight for my client. Whether it’s fighting for the rights of my clients to receive their social security benefits or fighting for clients to receive relief from debt collectors, that’s my job and I take it very seriously. Even though I am licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi and Virginia; Alexander City, Alabama, is my home. It is here that God has led me to fulfill His will in serving the people of this area, and I am excited for the direction that the City is moving towards. As President of the Tallapoosa County Bar Association, I am also very proud of our local bar members and would like to encourage all citizens to consider retaining local attorneys.
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Jack of all trades: Daniel Yates and Lynn Patterson are two people who have made a habit of seeing what’s needed right here in the Lake region and investing in those needs both financially and with hard work. The business partners now own a number of diverse enterprises: Playhouse Cinema, Huddle House, Movie Rack, Who’s Diner, Buck’s, Kona Ice and Papa John’s, all located in Alexander City. The local entrepreneurs and restaurateurs Yates and Patterson purchased Buck’s in 2014. Yates said he, and Patterson in particular, just couldn’t stand to see the historic restaurant close its doors. “(Patterson) lives out that way and couldn’t stand the thought of Buck’s being bought and turned into anything else,” Yates said. “Buck’s is an icon in the community – a tradition. We definitely have our hands full, but we wanted to keep it going because there are so many good loyal customers. We wanted to keep it open for them and for the community.” Yates says that the old adage “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” was taken to heart when reopening the historic eatery. “Paul Daniel had a lot of loyal customers,” Yates said. “We are happy to keep the tradition going.” The store’s hours are Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 a.m – 9 p.m. Who’s Diner was founded in 2012 and sits at the intersection of Highways 280 and 22 and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Its hours are Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. -10 p.m. Weekly combo specials are offered. The “Big Who” Burger is fast making a name for itself, as is the Philly Cheesesteak. The omelets, hashbrowns and breakfast sandwiches are bringing in the masses. Homemade cakes, baked by Who’s employee Nira, rest invitingly on the counter and are available by the slice and locals can place orders for whole cake. “Our biggest thing is we try to support to community – they support us – and we want to invest back into it,” Yates said. “We appreciate every customer we have because if it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t be in business.” Yates and Patterson’s more recent acquisition of Papa John’s in 2016 adds more to their plates, but still serves as a means to give back to the local community. The Papa Johns location offers takeout and deliver, online ordering and a reward points program. But most importantly each of the businesses are proud supporters of area schools, athletics, community events and organizations. The owners give a big investment into building the local economy and coming full circle not only as business owners, but as patrons themselves in the local community. “When you shop local, you’re putting money back into the community. Local business owners are then able to provide jobs for entrepreneurs,” said Yates. “We are locally owned and operated. Without the community, we wouldn’t be here.”
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Carrying on a legacy Holman Floor Company does business with the customer in mind
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Holman Floor Company was founded in 1965 by Dawson Holman Sr. and his wife Edith, and passed down to Dawson “Bubba” Holman Jr. and his wife Nancy. The founder’s granddaughter and her husband, Buffie and Neal Watts, operate the company today and focus on a high level of customer service and support. “Bubba Holman, Buffie’s dad and previous owner, always conducted business by treating his customers right,” Neal said. “He gave them a fair price and always made sure they were satisfied with the product and service equally. Bubba was also always willing to help when a need arose in the community.” Buffie and Neal strive to do business the same way. The owners and staff of Holman Floor Company are experts in the flooring business. From the installation of hardwood flooring, carpet, tile and natural stone to refinishing existing hardwood floors, Holman Floor Company is hands down the most trusted name in flooring in the area. The company has helped commercial and residential clients for almost 50 years with their mission to “offer the highest quality products and design, delivery and installation services to our customers day in and day out.” Personalized service is key for Holman Floor Company. According to current owners, Neal and Buffie Watts, “We walk our customers through the floor-buying process and educate them on our
product offering so they are able to make an informed choice based on what their top priorities are in flooring. We become more a partner than a supplier, and pay a great deal of attention to customer service just like ‘the good old days.’” The customer’s satisfaction is crucial, Neal said, because a satisfied customer is a life-long customer. The Watts are third-generation owners. Holman Floor Company was incorporated in 1988 and as lifelong residents, they are proud to call Tallapoosa County home. As the parents of three very active children, the Watts said they understand the needs of the community’s schools, churches, after-school activities and organizations. “All of the local businesses give back tremendously to see that our children succeed and shopping locally is the driving force to the area’s success,” the owners said. Shopping locally, rather than a major chain, means “you are more likely to get your questions or concerns answered in a timely manner and you know exactly where to go if you need to speak with the owner.” “There is a much higher level of accountability from a local business,” says Neal. “Local owners know their business depends on repeat customers and they are counting on completing the job in exactly the way it was contracted. Not to mention the fact that in a small town word travels fast. We like for that word to be a good one.”
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On any given day, you’ll see one of A&M Plumbing’s logos all over town. Owners Mark and Melissa Ray said they understand what it takes to maintain a quality business.
A&M Plumbing: One sure way to measure the success of a service-based business is to look at longevity and growth, Judging from those factors, A&M Plumbing is as successful as they come. The company began nearly three decades ago as a one-man operation and now employs 11, making more than 40 service calls each week covering Tallapoosa, Coosa, Elmore and Lee counties. The businesses is locally owned and operated by Mark and Melissa Ray. Mark began plumbing at age 21 for Newman Plumbing. Even at that time, he knew he wanted to start his own business. After working in the field and making all the necessary plans, A&M Plumbing was born. The business provides a wide array of services, including maintenance, repair and replacement of water heaters, toilets, faucets tubs and showers. They will also work on water and drainage systems, gas line installations and septic system maintenance, upgrades and repair, and much more. Mark says his employees are what make A&M Plumbing
Company has more than two decades of quality service to all of its customers
stand out from the competition. “From the owner to each and every employee, we take great pride in what we do,” Mark said. “We work vigorously every single day on professional and personal development. We are trained three times a week on a local level and twice a year at a national level.” Mark said all employees must pass background checks and drug tests in order to become part of the A&M Plumbing team. “We simply do not sit idly by,” Mark said. “Our entire team is constantly thinking ahead to come up with more cost effective ways or products to help our clients.” Investing in their employees helps A&M Plumbing provide the best possible level of service. “A&M Plumbing does everything we can to continuously help our employees improve themselves personally and professionally,” Mark said. “We have practically no turnover, so with numerous years of training, we feel we have one of the best work forces in the area.” A&M Plumbing offers unparalleled warranties and
guarantees with a full one year client satisfaction guarantee and warranties from two years to lifetime warranties available. The business also stocks and sells many plumbing products. “We carry a variety of products formulated to clean and maintain residential and commercial drainage systems,” Mark said. “We only offer non-toxic, non-corrosive products to make your home or office run as efficiently and healthy as possible. We also stock water conditioning systems, the most economical and natural way to ensure you are using the cleanest tap water in your home. Visit our website or stop in our showroom to see our commercial and residential line of faucets, some with warranties for 100 years!” A&M Plumbing can be found on the web at http://www. amplumbing.net Also subscribe to A&M’s monthly online newsletter at http://www.amplumbing.comfort-tips.com/ Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/amplumbingllc
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TALLAPOOSA FORD
Servicing your automobile needs for more than 30 years
Tallapoosa Ford is a family owned business that has been serving the community for more than 30 years. Located in Alexander City at 1551 Highway 280, the dealership is just minutes from beautiful Lake Martin. Tallapoosa Ford was founded by Michael Smith in 1974 on the Dadeville Highway. As the business grew, it relocated to its present location in 1998 where it has continued to thrive. In 2005, Mike Smith was joined by his son Jeff Smith, who owns and operates the business today. “Tallapoosa Ford provides repair and routine maintenance for Ford and Lincoln models,” Smith said. “We also have a
fully stocked parts department. We have competitive pricing on all of our new and used vehicles and if you don’t see what you are looking for on the lot – we will get it for you.” For Smith, Tallapoosa Ford was a chance to carry on a family business. In 2005, he sold his glass business in Birmingham and moved to Alexander City to join his father at the dealership. In 2012, his father turned the business over to him.” If there is one thing that sets Tallapoosa Ford apart, Smith said, it is his staff. “Our sales consultants are non-commission-based making it better for us to successfully serve our customers,” Smith
said. “And since we are a family business, we have longstanding employees who will go the extra mile whether you are buying a car or just dropping by to purchase a part.” The staff also has helped create a “small town atmosphere with the low big city prices.” Smith said that his staff is customer driven.
“Each individual strives to do their job to the best of their ability,” he said. “They’re always willing to help where they are needed. They focus on the customer’s satisfaction. Everyone maintains a positive attitude, making Tallapoosa Ford a friendly and comfortable place to do business. Our staff is more than just employees
they’re family.” Smith said shopping local is important to him not only because it adds back to our tax base, but because it’s money that is put back into our schools which our children attend. “Businesses cannot support our community without our community supporting them.”
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256-234-3432 1551 Hwy. 280 • Alexander City, AL
A Family Heritage To say that Nationwide Insurance - The Daughtry Agency is proud to be a part of the community is an understatement. Owners, Mark and Stephanie Daughtry, consider it a privilege to live and work among such great people, and credit Stephanie’s mother, who began working as a Nationwide agent in 1982, for much of their success. Founding owner Mary L. Parker came from humble Mary Parker and Stephanie Daughtry beginnings, and in addition to being honestly, most of the time she was right, one of eight children, moved more than but she was always there for me! She ena dozen times throughout her childhood. courages me to pray for God’s guidance According to Stephanie, the life that was and direction in everything. She is my given to her by her parents was very difbiggest cheerleader to this day.” ferent from their upbringing. Determined Mary’s other children have followed to succeed and provide a good life for her in their mother’s footsteps as well. Ricky family, Mary opened Small World of FabGoss (Rick’s Auto Sales) and Vickey rics in Perryville in 1972 offering sewing Sims (Hair Designs) both own their own lessons to women in the community. By businesses and Amanda Dobson is a 1974, Mary had opened a second location registered nurse specializing in Nuclear in Alexander City, followed by a third in Medicine. Sylacauga in 1975 and a fourth in MontFriend and realtor, Amanda Scroggins gomery in 1976. says Mary has always been an inspiration After many years in the sewing to her. She recalls sitting in her class business, Mary began working in real thinking, “What an amazing woman! estate where she had a successful career As time went on she was not only one with Lowder and Don Sawyer Realty in of the ¿rst women in Alexander City to Montgomery. Years later, however, she own her on business, but she practically was drawn back to Alexander City where started her own chain.” Amanda admires she launched what was to be a successful Mary as a woman who wore many hats. twenty-two year career with Nationwide According to Amanda, “Mary’s faith and Insurance. As the only women agent in strong determination to succeed helped the area during this time, she succeeded her accomplish something most working once again, winning multiple rewards and women, during that time, could not do. trips before making the decision to retire. She was a self employed woman ‘till the As Mary neared retirement, Mark day she retired.” Amanda said, “You Daughtry, Stephanie’s husband, interhave teachers throughout life that really viewed with Nationwide Insurance for the make a difference, and Mary is one of agent position. When Mark was awarded them!” Not only did Amanda admire the job, he and Stephanie moved home her accomplishments, they had a kindred and began the life they enjoy today! It spirit. “Little did we know our daughters was a welcome career move that brought would be best friends throughout childthem back to the family and hometown hood and to this day!!” that Stephanie always held dear to her Following the same work ethic and heart. values as Mary, The Daughtry Agency Mark and Stephanie are now headhas now expanded to multiple cities and ed into the thirty-fourth year of family continues to offer customer service that owned business. This path has been is second to none with a wide range of a wonderful heritage that they plan to insurance products including business, continue for decades to come. Stephafarm, auto, home and life. Nationwide nie knows that her mother’s hard work, provides coverage through A+ companies long hours and determination began a with advice that can be trusted and strives long-term career for her own family. She to do things right the ¿rst time! Our credits Mary for her own ambition, work customers are our top priority and that ethic, morals and above all, faith in God. is lesson that has been taught over two “My mother has supported me through generations now. Please drop in and meet every decision I have made in life. She the faces behind the jingle….Nationwide may not have always agreed with me, and Is On Your Side!
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IN-HOME CARE SERVICES
For elderly and disabled individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.
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SCOTTY GORDON FARMERS INSURANCE: Agency proves to be a small business with a big heart Scotty Gordon Farmers Insurance Agency, located at 153 Alabama Street in Alexander City, is a full-service agency that can meet all of your personal or family needs in auto, home and life insurance as well as commercial insurance. Founded in 1998, the agency offers insurance products that can make sure that whether you need standard options or specialty coverage for boats, motorcycles or recreational vehicles, Scotty Gordon is there for you. In addition to insurance, the agency also offers financial products such as college funds, IRAs, mutual funds and annuities. Gordon said that the customer is the focus of all that they do. “We are a customer focused business,” Gordon said. “Our goal is to work with each individual to design an insurance plan to fit their specific needs. We review these on a yearly basis to make sure every customer’s needs are fit with the best possible coverage available.” Even from the beginning of the business, Gordon said being able to serve people in his hometown has been a dream come true. “I had an opportunity to open a business in a town I grew up in and planned to raise my family in,” Gordon said. “I wanted to help others in this community by being a honest agent selling only what they need. I have been doing that since 1998.” Gordon said they have taken steps to expand their offerings that will help customers reach financial stability through a customized financial plan. “We are placing an emphasis on helping families with financial needs,” Gordon said. “We have hired a financial services representative to work tailored financial plans with families interested in protecting and securing their financial futures.” Gordon believes that small businesses are the heart of a community. The owners of these businesses donate time and money to help schools, civic groups, fundraising campaigns and more. He said that is what makes Alexander City special. That’s why he has crafted his agency to fit that mold. “We are a small company with a big heart that beats for this community,” Gordon said. I am the owner/agent and I’m very fortunate to have my mother Nickie Gordon working with us as our fully licensed customer service representative. We are also happy to have Brad Pool as our financial service representative, He brings 18 years experience in the financial industry.” Want to know more? Call Scotty Gordon and his team at 256-409-2299
APRIL 2017
BEYOND HOME CARE: Beyond Home Care is an in-home care agency specializing in no- medical home care and sitter services for elderly and disabled needing help with activities of daily living Beyond Home Care opened in January of 2017 in the Lake Martin Innovation Center by a mother daughter team, Kelly Adams and Susan Farrell. The business is locally owned and operated and each client receives personal attention. Kelly manages the staff and day-today operations in the Alex City office, while Susan handles the business finances from Birmingham. Clients can rely on Beyond Home Care for services that include personal care, homemaking skills, companion care, and even escorts to appointments. “Our goals is to keep our clients as active as possible in their own homes to promote overall health and well being,” Adams said. What makes Beyond Home Care different from the competition? “We are a small agency and spend extra time making sure our clients are well cared for,” Farrell said. “We have high expectations for all of our caregivers and would never send someone out to a home that we would not feel comfortable sending to take care of our own family. We don’t do this for the money, we do it because there is a need and an opportunity to make an impact in people’s lives.” The story of how Beyond Home Care began starts with passion and a genuine desire to help others. “I gained a love for the elderly very early in life,” Kelly said. “My aunt always worked with elderly and disabled and she would take me to work with her when I was younger. Some of my most fond memories as a child
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are visiting the Alzheimer’s unit at the nursing home or volunteering summers at the Elderly Day Center my aunt worked at. I loved spending time with the residents playing games or doing crafts and truly enjoyed hearing their stories. A little over 15 years ago my aunt opened an in home care agency in Birmingham and later expanded it to Tuscaloosa. I worked for her all through collage as a caregiver and in the office staffing with staffing and marketing. “She unexpectedly passed away three years ago at 49 years old,” Adams added “Over the last 4.5 years I have been fortunate to stay home with my kids and this past year started praying about a change of course. It was at that time that the Lord opened a door for me to start this business and it’s been a tribute to the legacy my aunt built.” Farrell said that the staff that care for clients with Beyond Home Care are dedicated, caring professionals who go the extra mile for those they serve. “We have the best staff! Renea works in the office and is awesome at staffing our cases and working with our caregivers and clients,” Farrell said “Her experience working in home health has been a huge asset to our business and I truly could not do it without her. We also have wonderful caregivers who work for us. They love their clients and truly enjoy what they do. Being a caregiver is not an easy job and its not for everyone! Our caregivers have a true servant’s heart and treat each client like family.” Beyond Home Care hopes that people come to know them as the best option for in-home care and their goal is to continue to grow to meet the needs of their client base.
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First United Methodist Church
One of Alexander City’s oldest churches offers 3 campuses for worship Alexander City First United Methodist Church is a historic church, started in 1872, with a bright and promising future. In January 2017, Trinity United Methodist Church became a part of Alexander City’s First United Methodist Church and on Saturday & Sunday, January 28th & 29th, they opened their doors for an open house & a Brunswick Stew Lunch inviting all of the local public to eat & worship with them. The response was only short of a miracle. The concern quickly turned from trying to make sure that the local residents knew about our service to wondering if we could fit everyone who came under this blessed roof. No matter which campus you choose to worship with, the Green Street Campus, the Trinity Campus or the Arbor Campus, you will always find adoration and loving fellow-
ship. Knowing, Growing & Going has become our motto and we know through God’s will, we will continue to celebrate life, heal brokenness and strengthen families. We extend our Christian care & education within our daycare, Mom’s Day Out and After School program at Jacobs Ladder, caring for children & families of Alexander City and the Lake Martin Community. At Alexander City First UMC we believe God has called us to do three things with simplicity and excellence: worship, small groups, and service. Our motives for doing these are the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40) and Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Come join us each week as every age and stage in life has a place to connect!
Jacob’s Ladder A Polar Express Christmas
Sunday Service at Trinity Campus
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Because Family Matters...
RADNEY AND LANGLEY FUNERAL HOMES: Choose someone who will take care of yours
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Radney Funeral Home PO Box 99 1326 Dadeville Road, Alexander City, AL 35011 256-234-2511 www.radneyfuneralhome.com
Langley Funeral Home PO Box 130 21837 U.S. , Highway 280, Dadeville, AL 36853 256-896-2571 www.langleyfuneralhome.com
Locally owned funeral homes dedicated to helping families plan services with dignity, integrity and compassion Radney Funeral Home, founded in 1938 and Langley Funeral Home, founded in 1910 are Tallapoosa County’s two most trusted funeral homes, under the direction of owner Randy Anderson. Both Radney and Langley offer funeral services to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones, Anderson said. “We assist families in planning their desired services with dignity, integrity and compassion,” Anderson said. “We maintain our own state-of-the-art cremation center.” To help keep family memories alive, Radney and Langley offer a variety of memorial products. “We also provide a reception facility at Radney’s for families to gather for meals following their services,” Anderson said. “The reception center can also be reserved for other gatherings such as family parties or receptions.” Anderson said that while most funeral homes offer similar services, the professionalism that his staff offers sets both Radney and Langley apart. “Our staff is highly trained to meet the needs of those who call on us,” Anderson said. “We maintain our professionalism while providing services with care and compassion.” Anderson was a Baptist pastor and a secondary school teacher before beginning his work in funeral services more than 25 years ago. “From that, my love for serving families grew and funeral service became my passion,” Anderson said. Anderson said that the new reception center shows how his funeral homes are always working to meet the needs of those that they serve and said that
there are also ongoing upgrades at Langley Funeral Home as well. The whole idea is to better serve their families, Anderson said. Anderson is particularly proud of the staff of professionals that he has assembled. Our staff includes: Tommie Smith – Funeral Director, Larry McConathaFuneral Director, Madison Brown– Apprentice Funeral Director, Cindy Brazzell – Receptionist, Kim Norrell – Business Office Administrator, Tammy Ozment – Administrative Assistant, Evan Caldwell – Cemetery Services, Timmy Anderson – Cemetery Services, John Ivey – Grounds Maintenance, Kasey Ray – Family Service Advisor/ Office Manager, Kim Anderson – Family Service Advisor Funeral Service Associates include: Ronnie Betts, Rev. Clyde Coker, Steve Crowe, Riley Foshee, Baron Gregg, Horace Patterson, David Lashley, Mike Kelly, Steve Sherrer, Jack Craver, Danny Champion, Larry Cummings, Jeffrey McWhorter, Michael East, Robert Fox and Eric Waller. Anderson said that he is proud to be a community based business and all that means to the area. “It is important to support local businesses,” Anderson said. “As far as funeral service goes, we know and understand our local community. We strive to better ourselves and increase our ability to serve our families. Our staff members are local people. We participate in local activities and organizations. “We are your local, community, professional funeral service provider.”