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Radney 6th-graders march out for band Radney Elementary School is entering its first year of a sixth-grade band program. Up until now, band was not available in the Alexander City Schools until students reached the seventh grade at Alexander City Middle School. But this year, there are currently 61 sixth graders enrolled in band at Radney under the direction of Crystal Baldwin, who moved from ACMS to Radney to lead the sixth-grade introductory program. “I was the middle school director for seven years,” said Baldwin. “I’m excited to be here and start this sixthgrade program and excited that we’ve got as many kids as we do that are interested in band. I expect to have even more next year.” Baldwin credits Alexander City Schools Superintendent Darrell Cooper and the board of education for giving the program some startup funding to buy chairs, music stands and some instruments. “Dr. Cooper and the board have been amazing in their support of this program and of the arts in general,” Baldwin said. “We have music and art in all of our schools.” But with 61 participants, Baldwin said the new Radney band program still needs instruments. “I’ve put out flyers, been on ‘Good Morning Lake Martin’ and done all that I can to raise money to buy instruments or to have instruments donated,” Baldwin said.
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Effects of Sunday sales in Pell City foreshadow positives for Alex City
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Alex City Honor Guard members Jim Ed Abernathy, left, and Cecil ‘Sausage’ Bryant salute as Tony East retires a worn American flag at Bryant’s home Friday. Below, Alex City Honor Guard member Tony East puts up the new flag at Bryant’s home Friday.
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Members of the Alex City Veterans Honor Guard gathered at the home of one of there own for a ceremony they have never performed before – changing a worn American flag. The group visited founding member Cecil ‘Sausage’ Bryant to offer See FLAG • Page 9
As Alexander City approaches a municipal election which includes a vote on the Sunday sales of alcohol in the city, the lesson learned from one nearby municipality is clear: Sunday sales can prove a boon to the local economy. On Aug. 11 of last year, Pell City, located in St. Clair County, voted to extend sales of alcohol to Sundays. Like currently in Alexander City, alcohol had previously been sold Monday through Saturday. Don Smith, director of the St. Clair County Economic Development Council, said he expects the positive effects of voters’ approval of Sunday alcohol sales in Pell City to be clear when the city creates a report that looks at the first year of sales and their impacts in the coming weeks. “We wanted to wait a year before we measured its impact,” Smith said. “Yesterday marked exactly a year since our vote, so we don’t have any numbers compiled yet, but I feel sure that they will all be positive.” Certainly, even without numbers to show, Pell City can claim certain obvious impacts. “Buffalo Wild Wings, which we announced was locating here a few moths ago, they are here directly as a result of the seven-day alcohol sales,” Smith said. “They need those sales for their Sunday NFL experience and for things they do with other televised athletic events.” Smith said Pell City also announced in June the city would be the location of a new $10 million Premiere Cinemas movie theater, which will also include a bowling alley, arcade, and event rooms. Smith said there are “definitely others looking” at potentially locating in Pell City that would likely not be considering the St. Clair County town were Sunday alcohol sales not allowed. In essence, it looks as if a study Pell City commissioned by the Jacksonville State University Center for Economic Development and Business Research was correct in that legalizing Sunday See SALES • Page 9
Forums show candidates have passion for Alexander City By MITCH SNEED Editor
In just 10 days voters in Alexander City will go to the polls and cast ballots for the people they feel are best qualified to lead the city. After a week filled with forums featuring the candidates for mayor and the city council, the Auburn University political science professor who moderated the events said she left impressed with the level of interest in the election process shown by the candidates as well as the residents of Alexander City. “My general sense is that from attending the mayoral and city council election forums it is evident that many people care about the future and success of Alexander City,” Dr. Bridgett King said. “This is especial-
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DEAR ABBY: I am recently engaged, and both my fiance and his mother keep trying to set up “play dates” between his mom, my mom and me. I understand this may be a social norm so the mothers of an engaged couple can get to know each other during the engagement. However, my mom wants nothing to do with these dates. Mom works long hours in the medical field. When she isn’t working, she’s frequently babysitting my sister’s children. When she has free time, she enjoys being alone and reading a good book. This is her ideal way to spend her time, and she doesn’t want to “hang out” with anyone but my dad. I have explained this more than once to my fiance, yet he and his mom still try to set up meetings. In defense of my mom, she and my fiance’s mother have known each other longer than my fiance and I have known each other. They live about a
mile apart and have met many, many times. I don’t understand why more meetups are necessary. It’s getting to the point where I wish they’d stop asking my mom to do things, because I always have to awkwardly say no. Must I drag Mom somewhere I know she’d rather not be, or should my fiance let this go? -- TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS DEAR TOO MUCH: Marriage is supposed to be a blending of two families, which may be why your fiance and his mother are so persistent. However, you should not be a message carrier and feel stuck in the middle because it isn’t fair to you.
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Forum the candidates,” Dr. King said. “I think the voters of Alexander City have some very good options in both the mayoral and council elections and hope that they demonstrate their commitment and investment in the future of Alexander City by voting on Election Day.” As King said, all the candidates had memorable lines. In District 1, candidates were asked about the priorities in their district and how they would address the diverse needs there. Bobby Tapley said that he is proud of his record and the way he became an active part of all parts of District 1. “I have not only represented my district, I have become an active part of my district,” Tapley said. “If re-elected I will continue to do my due diligence and make wise decisions. I have always voted for what I believed was best for the city and my district and not off emotions or personal beliefs. I had much rather be criticized for doing what I believed was right than praised for doing what is wrong.” District 2 challenger Steve Crowe said he hopes to help rebuild the trust in government. “We must regain, or maybe a better way of saying it, earn the respect of our city employees,” Crowe said. “After recent events, I understand what they did. Our staff at city hall and other departments are our biggest and best assets. The deserve to be treated with respect.” Beverly White who is also seeking the District 2 seat said that she would like to see more things done on the north side of the city. “I would like to see more done at Cooper Rec,” White said. “We just had Sun Festival and we didn’t have any marathons running on the streets over on our side of town. My passion is children and they want more to do. I would fight to make that happen.” Perhaps the line of the night came from District 2 candidate Buffy Colvin. “Before I was black I was human and I believe in the human race and I will stand up and fight for every human in District 2,” Colvin said. “If I have to fight for some of the canines and felines I will stand up and fight for them too.” Incumbent District councilwoman Sherry Ellison-Simpson listed the accomplishments that have been made over the last four years and touched on an issue of fair wages for workers, a cause she championed during her term. “We need to use the Auburn Study to determine the appropriate salary for our city workers so that we can assure that they are treated equally,” Simpson said. District 2 hopeful Jacob Meacham touched on the need for Many a small thing has
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a change. “I have a passion for trying to make Alexander City a great place for all of us to live, work, go to school and raise our families,” Meacham said. “No doubt, we’ve got challenges and we address those challenges by making changes.” District 4 candidate Eric Brown also had a line that created a buzz. He talked about his vision, but said the city needs a change. “Do we we want to do the same thing and get the same result with the same people?” Brown said. “I think that’s the definition of insanity – doing the same thing and expecting a different result. “ Frank Tapley told a story that compared himself to a persistent insect to illustrate how hard he will work for the city. “We were down at the boat ramp when we were trying to get the project together and the reporter from the Outlook asked then Mayor Ms. Barbara Young what she thought of me,” Tapley said. She told them ‘He ain’t nothing but a gadfly. He asked, ‘what’s a gadfly?’ She said. ‘He’s like that little fly that gets on a banana. No matter how many times you run him off, he just keeps coming back.’ That’s what Barbara Young thinks of me and I appreciate that. I take that as a compliment.” Incumbent Billy Ray Wall, who pointed out that he hasn’t missed a meeting of any kind in
his time in office said in District 4 roads are a big topic. “I’m in favor of keeping the computer system where every road in the city is listed and prioritized,” Wall said. “We have to put the money where it is needed most and where it will do the most good. We are paving more roads now than ever before and we will keep working to improve them.” In District 6 current councilman Tony Goss opted not to run, but candidates Jason Cromer, Tim Funderburk and Tony Harris all showed they have a passion for serving. “We all know that finances are the big concern, but there are a lot of other things that people are concerned with,” Cromer said. “Code enforcement is one thing that I heard from the people in District 6. People want their neighborhoods kept clean and the codes and ordinances that are on the books enforced.” Funderburk pointed to road issues as a hot topic in District 6 and when asked about possible annexation of lake property to help the tax base and those residents, he was in favor of the idea. “I think (annexation) is very much a viable option for Alexander City,” Funderburk said. “Everyone is looking at ways of raising revenue and bringing in that property, if that’s what the residents want, would increase revenue
through property taxes.” Harris said bringing the city and its government together was a key to getting a fresh start. “Alexander City cannot continue to think the same, act the same and perform the same way and believe that we will grow and prosper,” Harris said “We need strong unified leadership. …We must come together as a team with a common goal.” Scott Hardy, who is unopposed in District 3, and Tommy Spraggins who will be the new councilman in District 5 also introduced themselves to the crowd. Election Day is set for Aug. 23.
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t is a sight that we have all seen at some point. You are driving down the road and see the window on the car in front of you roll down. Slowly the driver’s hand emerges, and with a flick of the wrist or finger, trash is out of the car and on our streets. It could be a cup, a can, a tissue or a bag of fast-food waste. Many times it’s a cigarette butt or a candy wrapper. The truth is – it really doesn’t matter. Trash is trash and way too often people are using our streets, yards and roadsides as trashcans. It’s just not right. We have a cute name for these people – litterbugs. It seems like we could come up with something much worse to call them. Litterbugs come from all walks of life – from the prosperous to the poor, from the kindly grandparent to the cuddly kindergartener who may be mimicking the act from his parents. The worst thing about this reckless and selfish practice is that somebody else has to clean it up. It’s selfish because the culprit didn’t want to keep the discarded item long enough to get to a trashcan. We have clean up projects and recycling efforts throughout the year. Volunteers work to clean up parks, schoolyards, lakes and rivers. The truth is, if we would all just do what is right, there would be little need for such drives. There are trashcans outside almost every business you see. We have them in our homes and it shouldn’t be too much to ask to keep it in the car until you get to a can. Let’s all start being responsible and help keep our area as clean and beautiful as it can be.
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Kay Ivey is the Lt. Governor of the state of Alabama. Ivey was elected Lt. Governor in 2010. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor is located in Suite 725 of the Alabama State House in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.
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ecently I walked into my kitchen and caught a whiff of something foul. Something nasty. The fleeting smell of intense rot and decay. This was no nose-wrinkling smell, it was an attentioncommanding, retch-inducing aroma hiding in my foodstuffs. It was there for an instant, then gone. My first whiff was as much premonition as stench. The evening before I cooked in that kitchen. It wasn’t there when I was whipping up dinner. Something had morphed overnight; something evil had landed in our home. So I started doing the sniff and step test. First the trash can, which smelled better than the kitchen as a whole. Then the refrigerator, which was also fresh-smelling and clean. Then I stepped over by the kitchen table and caught the odor again. My stomach hitched tight and I fought down a gag. The gut-churning air was coming from the kitchen table where we keep two bowls – one of fruit and one of onions and potatoes. I checked the apples and oranges and limes first and they seemed OK. Then I reached down to move a fresh looking Vidalia onion. It was then, as my fingers closed around the bulb, that I felt something cold and wet on my middle finger, underneath the onion. Immediately I knew what
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was up. A bad potato. A really bad potato. So bad I briefly thought about flinging the onion toward the sink and fleeing the kitchen. But then I realized my finger was already contaminated by liquid potato funk and it would flee with me. I couldn’t escape, so I turned and faced the music, trying not to barf in kitchen center. Once I moved the onion, I could see this was a kitchen disaster of great proportions. The wooden bread bowl where we kept our potatoes has shallow, sloped sides. The bad potato – which arrived at our house firm and red and delicious – was located dead center on the bottom. Overnight, the black-brown-stinky semiliquid starch had ruptured it’s thin red skin and already come dangerously close to befouling the bottom of a bag of onions, several individual onions, a half dozen sweet potatoes and a handful of red potatoes. I had to think quick. And I think it was the intensity of the smell and the goo factor that brought big city dog walking to mind. I found a stack of old plastic grocery bags and stuck my hand inside one,
reached down to the bottom of the wooden bowl and gingerly grabbed the potato like a pile of steamy fresh dog poo (which would have smelled much better but had a similar consistency) and turned the bag inside out, dropped in all the other potatoes that were touching the offending spud and tied it off. Then I put that bag inside another grocery bag and tied it off. And then did that again and again until I ran out of bags. This is probably the same thing Madame Curie did when she realized she had discovered radioactive radium in her lab. Now wrapped in 15 plastic bags, I felt it might be safe to deposit this potato nastiness in the outside green city trash receptacle. I do not want to physically harm the good folks who empty my trash every Monday morning. My finger was scrubbed with soap and hot water. So was the bowl, four times. Neither smelled that good. So I washed my hands yet again and we put the wooden bread bowl outside to dry and air out in the sun. Several days later, I worked up the courage to go back into the kitchen, first gingerly sniffing around the corner and then stepping fully in the room and taking a big, deep breath. All seems well again in my home. Boone is chairman of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
Reader thanks doctor for compassion and care Alexander City could not admit her to the hospital, nor could other local doctors who were friends of ours, but her admission had to come from a “hospitalist.” I certainly did not know a hospitalist, and when calling Russell Medical Center, could not speak to one. I was stuck with only two alternatives: 1. Allow her to remain in the local hospital, where the doctor admitted he did not have the facilities to treat her, or 2. Haul her 15 miles to a port, carry her 25 miles by water taxi and then fly her by commercial flight back to the US, and then transport her to Alexander City. Fortunately for her, an angel of mercy appeared in the person of Dr. Michelle Goldhagen. She learned of our plight and agreed to admit my companion to Russell Medical Center under her care. This, in spite of the fact that she had not previously been a patient of Dr. Goldhagen. MedJet was fantastic, providing medical care from the hospital in the other country all the way to her bed at Russell Medical Center.
Of course, Dr. Goldhagen and the staff at Russell Medical Center were absolutely the best. Dr. Goldhagen exhibited the qualities that I value most in a physician: CARE, COMPASSION AND COMMON SENSE. I can’t thank her enough for her demonstration that the Hippocratic Oath still means something to some physicians! I also can’t thank the nurses and other health care personnel at Russell Medical Center enough for the professionalism they exhibited throughout this ordeal. It is one of the reasons I am so proud to call Alexander City home: The fact that we have wonderful physicians like Dr. Goldhagen and a great community hospital like Russell Medical Center available to offer health care to the members of our community! Thank you so much! E. Paul Jones District Attorney, Fifth Judicial Circuit
Reader thinks city can thrive without Sunday alcohol sales Dear Editor, It is a sad day when businesses think that serving alcohol on Sunday will enrich the city growth and revenues. It seems to me like the owners could come up with marketable plans to increase customers buying six days a week. No, I am not soliciting nor agreeing with alcohol sales at any time. I do not drink nor
purchase alcohol and I am glad that the voters/citizens of this township will make the ultimate choice. Proverbs 31:4-7 states “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: “Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. “Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine
unto those that be of heavy hearts. “Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.” Mercy Lord Mercy! Drug free is the way to be. Evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten Way Ministries Alexander City
What’s wrong with saying ‘black lives matter?’ Dear Editor, There seems to be some controversy over the statement “black lives matter.” Black lives do matter. Saying “black lives matter” is not taking away the fact that other lives don’t matter. All lives matter. So, what is the problem? What’s wrong with saying “black lives matter?” We all, no matter what color, should be proud of who we are. God wonderfully made all
of us. How can one complain and say “black lives matter” is wrong, especially if you have not walked in their shoes. It’s like voting. If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain about who’s in office. It may be a good idea to know your history before making a snap judgment. Maybe, it’s time that you research your heritage. Then, you can say, “ALL LIVES MATTER.” If black lives don’t matter to you, don’t
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Recently, my daughter, granddaughter, my companion and others took a sailing trip in the Caribbean. During the trip, my companion became very ill and was admitted to the only hospital in a country with a total population similar to that of Tallapoosa County. After two days of treatment there, her condition seemed not to have improved, and language barriers prevented my ability to really learn what was happening. Fortunately, I had purchased a medical evacuation plan, which would transport myself or my companion back to a hospital of our choice in the United States. I called and learned the three criteria for her transportation: 1. The local doctor had to believe medical treatment that she needed was not available locally. 2. The MedJet consultant had to agree with that assessment. 3. She had to be admitted on arrival to a hospital in the U.S. I immediately secured the first two agreements, but then ran into a brick wall. I learned that her treating physician in
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Weekend Edition, August 13-14, 2016
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CAMP FIRE REGISTRATION: There will be a pool party registration for Camp Fire for the upcoming school year August 13 at the city pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration is for kindergarten through sixth grade. GOSPEL SINGING: The Joy Masters Quartet will perform August 13 at 6 p.m. at the Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street. Everyone is welcome. BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Abby and Sam Salinas to help with medical bills due to an accident this past April at the Kellyton Revival Center August 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION: The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area After School Program will be located at the Sportsplex Gym. Clubs will be open every weekday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and are available to children 5-7, 8-9, 10- 12 and a FREE teen program for 13 – 18. For an application, please contact us at 256-234-4757 YOUTH EXPLOSION:
Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Youth Explosion August 13. The program starts at 10 a.m. Special guests are Rev. Jamal Oliver of White Street Baptist Church and Gospel Rapper Vydreon Moon. Lunch will be served and everyone is invited to attend. BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 is hosting a back to school bash Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a 18 foot water slide bouncy house, snow cones, fun and messy games, hot dogs and hamburgers. Parents bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fellowship. HIPPY REGISTRATION: Playhouse Cinema is hosting HIPPY registration Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. along with a free movie. The Alexander City HIPPY program is encouraging all families with a 3, 4, or 5 year old child to register with HIPPY. HIPPY is a program designed for Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. Registration is desired as soon as possible since the program is planned to run alongside the regular school year. The 30 week program
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begins at the end of August and will run through May. Registration is also at the Hippy House in front of Benjamin Russell High School. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The 2016 Pride of Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Marching Band is hosting a pancake breakfast Saturday, August 13. Plates can be picked up for $6 between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Purchasers get a sneak peak of the half-time show at 9 a.m. on the practice field.
August 14
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church in Dadeville is hosting its 179th Homecoming August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a lunch following. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church on County Road 30 in Kellyton is hosting homecoming Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. The guest minister will be Rev. McClendon Hall of Loving Peace Baptist Church. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Liberty United Methodist Church in Hackneyville is hosting homecoming services August 14 at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Hon. Ray Martin with
special music by Harlan Burton. Lunch will follow at noon and there will be a singing in the afternoon. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, August 14 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Pastor Freddy Robinson of Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Jackson’s Gap. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate its 140th anniversary Sunday, August 14 at 11 a.m. Rev. Gary Hardy is pastor.
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August 15-21
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CHRISTIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting an annual Christian General Assembly August 15-21 at the Liberty Life Christian Center at 243 S Street. A prayer and breakfast will be held at 9 a.m., explanation of Bible scriptures at 11:30 a.m. and worship and praise services each night at 7 p.m. with speakers. Climax Day speaker will be Chief Apostle W.T.
August 16
BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education is having a public budget hearing following the 5 p.m. August 16 board meeting at the board office.
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August 16-18
CHURCH REVIVAL: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will have its annual revival August 16 - August 18 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Rev. Quenton Hammond of Antioch Baptist Church in Pratt City will be the guest minister. Rev. Bernard Harris is pastor.
August 17-19
CHURCH REVIVAL: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services Aug. 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest evangelist will be Rev. Kendall Burton of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga. CHURCH REVIVAL: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker is Maurice Wright of New Life Christ Center in Roanoke.
August 20
CHURCH YARD SALE: Mission Minded Kidds (m&m’s) of Duncan United Methodist and Sunnylevel United Methodist Churches will sponsor a free yard sale Saturday, Aug. 20 at Duncan United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The church is located on Highway 22 East just passed Abernathy Feed and Seed.
August 21
HOMECOMING: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have a Homecoming Celebration beginning at 2:30 p.m. The guest church is Harper Springs Baptist Church of Sylacauga with Pastor Ocie Blackmon speaking. Rev. Larry Shealey is the minister at Darian Missionary Baptist Church.
August 22
SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENING: Auburn Universtiy’s NSSLHA and SAA are having a free speech and hearing screening Monday, August 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic in Room 1199 of the Haley Center. No Appointment is necessary.
August 22-24
REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 22-24 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. MacArthur Moss of Reeltown Missionary Baptist Church. Edward Milner is pastor.
Aug. 22-Aug. 26
REVIVAL: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will hold a revival Monday, Aug. 22-Friday, Aug. 26 with nightly services set for 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Theoangelo Perkins of Liberty Christian Church in Harpersville.
August 27
MEET AND GREET: With all that’s going on in the country dealing with our Law Enforcement Official and the community. We the Brothers of Gibraltar Lodge #173 decided instead of marching or protesting, why not have a Meet and Greet / Family Fun Day August 27 starting at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. This would allow for the City Officials and the Community an opportunity to come together and have dialogue on concerns within the community as well as get to know each other. We are a
small city and there isn’t any reason why we can’t get to know each other. So come on out bring the family and be a part of the solution. It will be a great time of Fellowship.
August 28
CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, August 28 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and Just One in concert. A love offering will be taken and a covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.
September 2
HOMECOMING: There will be a homecoming reception for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1957, 1977 and 1997 at the Dadeville high School Library at 5 p.m. The classes will be honored at the reception before the game and by recognizing them at the football field before the game begins.
September 10
LAUREL HIGH CLASS OF 1969: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting on Sat. September 10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Cooper Recreation Center.
September 17
RIVER KIDS: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service and River Kids are hosting a float trip on the Tallapoosa River from Horseshoe Bend to Jay Bird Creek September 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only twenty spots are available. Children must be at least 12 years of age and participated in Kayak Kamp. For more information or to register contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-826-1050. Registration deadline is Sept. 9.
September 20
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville
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Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834 Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820 Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
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Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394
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Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
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New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
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alcohol sales in Pell City would lead to more restaurants, jobs and revenue. Specifically, the JSU study projected net expenditures in the city to increase by $6.8 million a year, retail sales to increase by $2.72 million, alcohol sales by $110,061 and tax collections by $145,129. Ed Collari, president and chief executive officer of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, has seen the JSU report on Pell City and calls it “good data.” Collari points out that, besides being a slightly larger city, Alexander City shares certain character-
istics with Pell City that should bode well for the impact of Sunday sales locally, as well. “Keep in mind, Pell City is smaller in population than Alex City (by about 2,000 people) and (U.S. 231) that runs … through that community carries slightly less traffic than U.S. 280 in our community,” Collari said. In addition to Buffalo Wild Wings, the Pell City report says other restaurant chains that request seven-day alcohol sales in cities where they locate include Bagger Dave’s, The Distillery, and Ker’s Wing House Bar & Grill. Chains that find it favor-
able for cities to allow alcohol sales seven days a week include Mellow Mushroom, Hooter’s, Olive Garden, Dave and Buster’s, O’Charley’s, Outback Steakhouse and Joe’s Crab Shack. “I think it’s impressive that Pell City was proactive enough to request this report from JSU and it obviously provided them with some good information that we’ve been able to piggy-back on to an extent,” said Collari. “Our communities are very similar, all the way down to them both being located on lakes (Pell City is located near Lake Logan Martin).”
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the soon-to-be 101-year-old World War II veteran a little help. “We have never changed one out before for anybody,” Chuck Fuller said. “He will be 101 in October. Everyone of us is happy to do it for him.” It was a dignified ceremony with the playing of taps for the tattered flag. The group saluted as the old flag come down and the starched new one went back in its place. “We will dispose of this properly,” Fuller said. “I will give it to the Scouts who have several flag retire-
ment ceremonies a year.” Fuller joked around some about the condition of the flag. “I don’t know, its been up there a good while,” Fuller said. “Maybe its been up through World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm one and two. “Seriously, though, he has had one up for a long time. I remember seeing one up when I went to Korea with the National Guard.” Fuller was kidding about how long the flag was up but also alluding to the fact that Bryant was always tak-
ing care of others before himself. “No, it has not been up that long,” Fuller said. “It is a great honor to change it out for him. This man has done so much for this community.” Bryant recently came home after some time in medical rehab following medical issues. Sausage as he is known to the honor guard was happy to see his comrades and happy to see the new flag. “Thank y’all for doing this,” Bryant said to the honor guard. “I really appreciate it.”
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Anyone who has an old band instrument who would like to donate it to the Radney Band program may do so by dropping it off at Radney Elementary, located at 140 Ellison Drive. Anyone donating an instrument should leave their name, address and phone number at the Radney office so that Baldwin can prepare for them a letter for tax purposes, as the donations are taxdeductible. “We’ll take whatever instruments people have to
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department August 9
• Stormie Nicole Bobo, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Derrick Desmond Toler, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • Cody Brian Padgett, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and public intoxication. • Joseph Patrick Tumlin, 23, of Lineville was arrested for public intoxication. • Theft was arrested for Highway 280. • Harassment was reported on Cherokee Road. • Criminal Trespass and criminal mischief was reported in the 400 block of Lakeland Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of Tracery Road. • Theft and receiving stolen property was reported on Tallapoosa Street.
August 8
• Vincent Darrell Bias, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for obstructing a court order. • Stormie Nichole Thornton, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Joshua Ryan Wndsor, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, breaking and entering and possession of burglary tools. • Jeffery Doil Hooks, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. Harassing communications was reported in the 1200 block of Andrew Jackson Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Church Street. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280.
August 7
• George Tyre Abney Jr., 28, of Dadeville was arrested for theft. • Nickalaus Wade Presley,
34, of Alexander City was arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. • Shavangela Deyonntaye Prince, 26, of Sylacauga was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of East Church Street. • Theft was reported on Oaks Point. • Domestic violence and interference with a domestic violence emergency call was reported J Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 4800 block of Dadeville Road. August 6 • Harassment was reported on Thomas Road. • Domestic violence was reported in the 400 block of Meadows Street. • Harassing commutations was reported in the 2700 block of Dadeville Road. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 500 block of Scott Road.
August 5
• Jeremiah Malik Russell, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal trespass. • Domestic violence was reported on Town Creek Road. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Dadeville Road.
August 4
• James Rogers Shaw Jr., 49, of Alexander City was arrested for dogs running at large and two counts of dogs presumed to be vicious. • Criminal mischief was reported on I Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department August 11
• A resident of Hicks Store Road in Tallassee filed a report for criminal trespassing. • A resident of Young Road in Alexander City filed a report for harassment. • Steven Hudson of Midway Estates in Jackson’s
donate,” Baldwin said. “We have kids here who want to participate in the band, but simply can’t afford to buy an instrument. We hope to have the kids actually playing music by Thursday or Friday, so we have a real need for donated instruments in the next two weeks, although we will take them any time.” The Radney band program will be the initial stop on a student’s progression toward being a Marching Wildcat at Benjamin Russell High School. Gap was arrested for public intoxication. • A resident of Prospect Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. August 10 • Bobby Jarvis of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear public intoxication.
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August 9
• Veleria Jones of Blueberry Street in Dadeville was arrested for two failure to appear child support warrants. • Jarvis Billingsley of Glenwood Road in Alexander City was arrested for two failure to appear child support warrants. • Shadowski Edwards of North Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested for a failure to appear child support warrant. • Chance Barfield of Macedonia Road in Tallassee was arrested for public intoxication. August 8 • A resident of Elkins Road of Tallassee filed a report for a dog bite. August 7 • A resident of Wildlife Road in Camp Hill filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Collinwood Street in Opelika filed a private property accident. August 6 • A resident of Highway 50 in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • A business of Civitan Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill field a report for burglary of a residence.
August 5
• William Kimbrough of Macedonia Road in Tallassee was arrested for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. • A resident of Roxanna Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Bird Creek Lane in Camp Hill field a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Emerald Shores Parkway in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
August 4
• A resident of Cardinal Heights in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.
“The high school band director (Dale Bloodworth) is excited about our program and the fact that the kids have an extra year of band available to them,” Baldwin said. “We talk every year about what their doing at the high school and try to coordinate wherever we can.” For more information about donating an instrument to the Radney band program, call the Radney office at 256-234-8636.
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Dadeville Tigers defensive end Branterro Banks hit the weight room hard this summer in anticipation of the upcoming season.
Banks plans to stop the Tigers’ opposition short By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
If last year is any indication of what’s to come, Dadeville High senior Branterro Banks will be one to watch when football season gets underway. Put simply, Banks is a powerhouse. Wearing the No. 50 jersey, he comes in at 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 250 pounds. It’s a build he uses to his advantage on the defensive line. “It’s much harder to block him,” said Dadeville head football coach Richard White. Instead, Banks lets his own blocking do the talking. To
find evidence of his O-line/Dline mastery, just check out his stats. In Banks’ varsity career, the defensive end made 88 tackles for the Tigers. Exactly half of those he achieved on his own. It’s a skill he’s also ramped up each season as 35 of those solo tackles he made just last year, averaging 4.4 tackles per game. Banks also has both a fumble recovery and pass deflected under his belt. With all that in mind, it’s obvious that he can
be a definite problem for the other team. But blocking isn’t Banks’ only talent. With eight kickoffs he took the ball a total of 227 yards for the Tigers during his junior year, allowing his versatility to play out on the field. Bank’s athletic ability has not gone unnoticed. Four times in 2015 MaxPreps recognized his exploits — once was Defensive Player of the Game and three nods were Special
Teams Player of the Game. And that’s just fine with him. “I want some exposure,” the senior said. As Banks prepares to play his final varsity season, he remains laser focused on making life hard for the other team’s O-line. “I want the most sacks I can get,” he said. Banks believes his efforts will help the Tigers have a successful 2016 season. “I think we’ll be alright,” he said. The Dadeville High Tigers open the season by heading to LaFayette to play the Bulldogs at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19.
Game Check seminar set for Thursday evening By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Area hunters will have the opportunity to learn the facts about mandatory game checking this week. Chuck Sykes, director of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, will host a Game Check Seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday at Central Alabama Community College Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. Admission is free and no advance registration is required. “They just have to show up,” Sykes said. The seminar will include a 20-minute presentation on mandatory game checking, which starts with the 2016-17 hunting season, as well as a presentation about black bears from wildlife biologist from the Alabama Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Joel Glover. “Then I will answer questions from the audience,” Sykes said. He stressed that the question-and-answer session will last as long as needed. “Sometimes it’s been 1 ½ to two hours,” Sykes said, adding that previous questions he’s received since the statewide seminar series have ranged from hunting seasons to predator control. “This is going to be educational for those who attend and for us too.” The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries director said Thursday’s seminar should prove invaluable, as game checking becomes mandatory this fall. “There are a ton of misconceptions out there,” File / The Outlook Sykes said. “I want people to come and get the facts and not to rely on what they hear at the hunting cabin Checking of deer and other game is mandatory, beginning with the 2016 hunting season. or see on Facebook. It’ll be worth their while to come out and listen.” Thursday’s seminar is one of several Outdoor OUTDOOR ALABAMA GAME CHECK SEMINAR Alabama has held throughout the state to educate When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 hunters about mandatory game checking. So far, each Where: CACC Betty Carol Graham Technology Center, 1675 Cherokee installment has drawn 60-75 attendees. Road “I’m pleasantly surprised, particularly since this Cost: Free started in June,” Sykes said. More information: 334-242-3465 or http://www.outdooralabama.com/ For more information about Thursday’s seminar, game-check-and-harvest-record-information call 334-242-3465 or go online at http://www.outdooralabama.com/game-check-and-harvest-recordinformation.