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Machen keeps finance director’s job After executive session, termination dies after 3-3 vote by council By MITCH SNEED Editor
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City Councilman Bobby Tapley said he voted against the termination of the city’s finance director because despite issues, the proper steps for dismissal were not met in his opinion.
Despite being dismissed by Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw twice, City Finance Director Sandra Machen’s termination will not stick after a deadlocked city council failed to pass the mayor’s recommendation to fire her. After an executive session that lasted 75 minutes Monday evening, council members Jim Spann, Bob Howard and Billy Ray Wall voted
for the terminations, while Bobby Tapley, Sherry Ellison-Simpson and Tony Goss all voted against it. The 3-3 vote, according to City Attorney Larkin Radney, means that Machen is not terminated and could return to work as early as Tuesday morning. “The motion didn’t pass, in my opinion that means Ms. Machen is still an employee,” Radney said after the vote when asked by Spann what was next.
Tapley said he realizes that there are shortcomings in Machen’s performance, but said he felt that the due process was not given the finance director in this case. “Based on the information I was given, I don’t see a reason for termination,” Tapley said following the vote. “We do have a lack of communication in the finance department. I do think there are some inadequacies there. Those See COUNCIL • Page 3
Boys & Girls Fan Club, After the Friendly Bell partner Finale for school year
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The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area and the Alexander City Board of Education have worked with the Alexander City Parks & Recreation Department to move the Boys & Girls Club’s afterschool programs to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex and allow third- and fourth-grade After the Bell students that had previously been bused to Radney Elementary to stay at Stephens Elementary School. The two programs offer afterschool activities for the students, an evening meal and prevent them from returning home unsupervised after the school day. Combined, the Boys & Girls Club and After the Bell serve approximately 200 Alexander City students. “Our move to the Sportplex is great for us,” said Melissa Reynolds, executive director of the Lake Martin Area Boys & Girls Club. “It’s going to be a real blessing. It will give us access to the gymnasium and to all the park areas. As a result, it will make us more marketable See PARTNERS • Page 3
Senior citizens in New Site are now better prepared to vote in the Aug. 23 municipal election thanks to a candidate’s forum Monday. Guests heard from candidates where the races are contested – mayor and council place 1 – all of whom have deep roots in the community. Curtis Mims, who has been mayor for the past eight years, is proud of the accomplishments of the city in his tenure. “I ran on three things,” Mims told the crowd. “I will bring a Dollar General to town , give us more police protection – I have accomplished both of those – and get us a small fast food restaurant. I have not been See CANDIDATES • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I’m an attractive 30-year-old woman just out of a five-year relationship. I am starting to date again, but I have a complication -- I cannot have children. I am wondering when the right time to bring this up with the men I meet would be. After a few dates seems too soon; however, the men usually reveal their desire for a family during this time. What is the rule of thumb here? -- SINGLE IN SAN FRANCISCO DEAR SINGLE: The rule of thumb is: Honesty is the best policy. If someone tells you he wants a family, it would be dishonest not to tell him then that you won’t be able to have children. However, if nothing is mentioned before, when you are becoming intimate and the subject of birth control is raised would be a logical time to speak up. DEAR ABBY: I live in a city. Many of my friends live in the suburbs within commuting distance. Several of them commute daily, and there are many mass transit options running
able having overnight guests.” And if she continues to suggest she wants to stay with you, stop inviting her to nighttime events. DEAR ABBY Advice
throughout the night. On a few occasions we have planned an outing in the city and, after the tickets are purchased, etc., one of them (“Carla”) has casually stated, “I may need to spend the night at your house since it’ll be late when we get back.” Abby, Carla knows the schedule of mass transit and knows what we’ve planned. How do I respond when she invites herself to spend the night? I have the room, but it’s still a hassle having someone stay overnight. -- CITY GIRL WITH COUNTRY FRIENDS DEAR CITY GIRL: Assuming this is becoming a pattern with Carla, the time to bring this up is before you buy the tickets. The words to use are: “I would prefer that you don’t stay over because I’m really not comfort-
DEAR ABBY: I find that I get asked far too often why I haven’t bought a house yet. I’m 42, single and have a master’s degree, but like lots of other people I had to go into debt to get it. I’m not complaining about that. What bugs me is the invasive question I don’t feel I should have to answer, usually asked by people whose parents helped them to buy a house. I don’t come from a rich family, and it feels like people are flaunting their privilege when they ask me. Duh, I don’t have $20,000 for a down payment. But I shouldn’t have to say that. How can I respond to this question while not being rude or actually answering it? Better yet, how do I respond in such a way that people stop asking? -- IN DEBT IN ILLINOIS DEAR IN DEBT: This reply should do the trick: “There are many reasons why, and it’s
complicated. When and if I do decide to buy, I’ll let you know.” DEAR ABBY: My daughter and I disagree about whether it’s all right to hold the door open when the air conditioning is running on high to keep the house cool. She’ll hold the door open while standing in the doorway talking to her friends who drive up in a car. In the meantime, I am paying for the AC to run full blast. Please give us some guidance. -- ANONYMOUS MOM IN RALEIGH DEAR MOM: I’ll try. Rather than venture into the physics of how air conditioners work, may I suggest that because your daughter lives with you and you are paying the bills, she should have enough respect for you to do as you ask. 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.
Obituaries Johnnie Eugene Flournoy FLOURNOY, Johnnie Eugene “Gene” passed away at his home in Shorter, Alabama on July 31, 2016 at the age of 72. He was surrounded by family and friends when he received his call to enter God’s Kingdom. He was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Stallings Flournoy and his father, Johnnie Flournoy. He is surFlournoy vived by his wife of 53 years, Wynell Brown Flournoy and his daughter, Tammy Flournoy Faucheux wife of David. Tammy provided him with three granddaughters; Jennifer Dawkins, Nikki Dawkins Patterson wife of Luke, Shelby Faucheux and one
grandson, John-David Cole Faucheux. He was predeceased by his son, Michael Scott Flournoy who provided him with his daughter-in-law Carla Flournoy Cole now married to Steven E. Cole. They provided him with two granddaughters, Lauren Flournoy Davis wife of Eugene, and Jean Marie Flournoy Wilson wife of Houston and one great grandson Barrett Wilson. He is also survived by his brother Bobby Flournoy and his wife Patsy and their children and grandchildren as well as his special cousin JT Hallman and wife Ann and his uncle Clifford Stallings and his wife Marcelle. He will also be missed by his brothers and sistersin-laws; Chuck and Elea Peppers, Wayne and Marie Woodfin, Neil Reddish, Barbara Brown, Edward and Mary Brown, Earl and Melinda Brown, Lillian and Dan Stephens and a host of nieces and nephews. Gene was born in Roanoke, Alabama and gradu-
ated from Goodwater High School. He retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years of service from April 1964 to April 1994. He was most recently employed by Littlefield Corporation. He was a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church and a member of the Kline Johnson Sunday School class. In the community Gene was involved with Rural Community Fire Protection, the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments, a number of local charities and he hosted Hunts for the Wounded Warriors on his property. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016 at Alabama Heritage Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Gene’s life will be held at Eastern Hills Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 beginning at 3:00 p.m with visitation an hour prior.
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need to be worked on. They can be worked on and handled with other disciplines. “Based on being a manager at a company, I would not fire somebody for that. There would be due process and steps written and then termination. The charges against Ms. Machen do not warrant termination.” Howard disagreed. “She is a different category of employee and you don’t have to go through those steps,” Howard said. “I think we clearly showed information that backed up the mayor’s recommendation of dismissal.” Machen declined to comment following the meeting. Her attorney Bob Echols who represented her at the meeting said she could be at work Tuesday morning. “They clearly didn’t present the evidence to support the grounds for termination,” Echols said. “It would seem that in a time when you are in the middle of audits, budget time looming and other financial issues that the last thing you
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to parents since we’ll be more convenient.” The Boys & Girls Club’s move to the Sportplex will affect ages 5-12 in the afterschool program. Among the programs offered the students will be: • Power Hour, a time set aside for homework assistance, and BUG (Bringing up Grades), which Reynolds says emphasizes reading skills. “So many of our kids can’t read,” Reynolds said. “It’s due to No Child Left Behind. They taught them to speed read and didn’t teach them to comprehend.” • Healthy Habits, designed to incorporate healthy living and active learning in every part of the Boys & Girls Club experience; • Money Matters, promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members; • SMART Girls, a health, fitness, prevention/education and self-esteem enhancement program for girls; and • Passport to Manhood, which promotes and teaches responsibility in Club boys. The Club also offers Girl Scouts and a Youth of the Month/Youth of the Year program.
Ellen Martin, director of elementary schools for the Alexander City Board of Education, said that in addition to reducing the need for travel in the After the Bell program, the school district will be able to offer the program to more students than in the past. “We’ll be able to let the third and fourth-graders at Stephens stay there and, for the first time, we’ll be making After the Bell available to our four pre-K units at Jim Pearson, too,” Martin said. Like Boys & Girls Club, After the Bell offers homework assistance and a full after-school meal, too. It also offers students the chance to participate in activities such as gardening, arts and crafts and physical education as well as offers an award-winning robotics program, among others. The After the Bell program lasts until 5:30 p.m. every school day while Boys & Girls Club closes at 6 :15 p.m. “Parents that have to work shouldn’t have to worry about their young children, too,” Reynolds said. “Both of these programs offer parents a way to know their kids are taken care of in the time before they get off from work.”
Nov. 1. Hardy said following the meeting that he was honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of District 3 and the residents of Alexander City. “I’m excited about the potential of our city and look forward to working to make positive changes and contributions as a member of the city council,” Hardy said. Council members are paid $10,500 in 12 $875 monthly increments. The council also voted unanimously to: • Approve a resolution amending the budget in the amount of $56,000 to award a bid to Gulf Coast Underground of Mobile to accommodate a sewercleaning project. The project had been estimated at $300,000 but came in at $356,000. City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said he
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run the town. “I have lived here all my life,” Carter explained. “I have been self-employed for 35 years. I have run my own business. A small town, it’s tough to be on council. You have a small group here and we have to face you often. I believe in taking care of the young and the old.” Challenging Carter for Place 1 is New Site native Larry Wilson. Wilson has a project and some goals that he wants to bring to the council. “I would like to see a generator at the Hillabee pumping station,” Wilson said. “Without it, we could lose our water in storms and power losses. We have two water tanks. If we go a long time without water we could be in trouble. Look at what has been added to the water system since it has been put in. I want our kids to be able to work somewhere and come back here and live.” The other matter on the ballot in New Site Aug. 23 is Sunday alcohol sales. The matter on this ballot only decides it in the town of New Site. The matter will also be on the ballot for all of Tallapoosa County in November.
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he 2016-17 school year is quickly approaching. Tallapoosa County Schools open on Thursday. Alexander City Schools will officially open their doors for classes on Aug. 8, a week from Monday. In preparation for opening day the city schools are all hosting open houses this week, giving parents the opportunity to meet their children’s teachers, ask questions, become familiar with expectations and learn more about things like after-school programs and the role the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation plays in helping to fund local schools. We encourage all parents in the city to take advantage of these open-house opportunities. Now, as the new school year kicks off, is the time to set a tone of being active in your child’s educational process. Study after study has shown that parental involvement in the education of a child serves to make that child stronger and more curious intellectually. But it only begins when you show up for the open house. Let the open house be the beginning of a year in which your attentiveness to your child’s educational and social needs reach a new level. Ask your child about his or her day daily. If you know the subject, offer to help with homework. Engage your child in activities that supplement what they’re learning about in school. If your child is an athlete or a member of the band, join the quarterback club or band boosters. Volunteer in the classroom. Talk often with your child’s teachers to check on their progress and to see if there are things you can do at home to help. Often, even the most simple things can bring your child to have an intellectual breakthrough, to see an entire concept come together. Take it from us. Do these things and your kid won’t think that you’re uncool. They’ll know that you care.
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nother Sun Festival is in the books and we here at the Outlook managed to make it through a week filled with more than 60 events. In its fourth year, the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce’s week-long celebration of summer created excitement and again proved that there really is plenty to do in Alexander City. It was an incredible week and we thank and congratulate all those who helped organize the event, those who sponsored activities, the volunteers who gave their time and of course all the participants. Sure, there were some obstacles like the heat and a few thunderstorms, but the one thing that rang true throughout the week was the spirit that surrounded every Sun Festival gathering. The Chamber staff again led the charge and worked tirelessly to make everything throughout the week good clean fun. It’s safe to say the mission was accomplished. In the grand finale, Jana Kramer put on a show that had people on their feet, with fans crowding the stage to get up close and personal with the former “One Tree Hill” star who is now an up and comer on the Nashville scene. Kramer’s show was capped with a spectacular fireworks show that lit up the sky not only over the Sportplex, but all of Alexander City as well. It was a perfect ending to a great week of fun in the sun. For the life of me I can’t figure out how they pulled it all off. I’m the kind of guy who considers planning an ugly word, but the hours of preparation that went into Sun Festival is mind boggling
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The logistics alone of such a massive undertaking is overwhelming. There were events all over the city, at Wind Creek Park and on Lake. No matter where you went, organizers and volunteers were ready and the events went on as smooth. Sun Festival’s success is starting to reach beyond our community and draw people from the region. Sun Festival brought visitors to town from our county, from the Lake Martin area, from all across the state and even beyond. Area businesses reported sales increases during the week. And it seems like most people in town have a positive Sun Festival story to tell. This was my third year covering Sun Festival and each year there are images that stick out in my mind from the week. Here are some of my favorite images from the week: • The excitement of the face of Kristy Coley after winning the $200 in the Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt was a great image. • I will remember the determination on the face of Reagan West who blew away the competition in the Mini Triathlon at Wind Creek. At 10 years old she blew people three times her age away and she looked like a motorboat in the water. • Kevin Moon and his band put on an incredible show Monday night at Strand Park. There is nothing quite like the image of a man saw-
ing on a fiddle and the sound of good old country twang. That was a great show and a moment to remember. • Thursday as everyone was running all over town to find the Treasure Hunt medallion, a little boy with a burr haircut who couldn’t have been older than 5 years old came through the door here at The Outlook. “Has anyone seen a gold medallion?” The boy asked our Linda Ewing. “I have been looking for one all day.” That was one that made us all laugh and smile. • The sight of guys sitting next to shiny cars and telling how they restores them is something that I never get tired of. Saturday morning’s car show was a perfect example of that. Robert Bouleware’s Chevy Super Sport is one that always catches my eye. I guess it’s because we had that same year and color car, minus the convertible top of course, when I was a kid. • Nancy Ammons missed her calling. She should have been a disco singer and dancer. Anyone who went to Lip Sync Battle knows I’m right. • Jana Kramer taking a selfie with two young fans, while 20 feet away a little girl sat atop the shoulders of a family friend taking cellphone video of the same event. That’s what Sun Festival was really about. Capturing memories that will last a lifetime. I’d like to offer my sincere thanks and hearty congratulations to all who worked to make Sun Festival 2016 a community-wide success in Alexander City. Well done! Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
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tutional amendment referendum for a lottery to fund “basic services.” • Aug. 23 is municipal Election Day in most Alabama cities. • Aug. 24 the deadline runs to get amendments on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. • Sometime in August at a date not set yet, preliminary proceedings could start in Zeigler v. Bentley to void the $47 million contract for the failed STAARS software. The organized interest groups who have lobbyists and other trained personnel will be on hand for all of these vital meetings. But who will be there watching and maybe speaking for the taxpayers of Alabama? Who
is the advocate for Alabama taxpayers? I’ve checked and can find no official and no private citizen who is planning on monitoring these decisionmaking meetings for taxpayers. And no one planning on speaking or lobbying for the taxpayers, when that is allowed. The closest thing I can find to a presence for the public is the news media, and they by and large are supposed to be neutral rather than to advocate. So I will fill the role of taxpayer spokesman even though it is not specifically in the job description of State Auditor. But I am also a citizen and taxpayer, so I can show up and speak up in that role. I will be there and will work to be the ombudsman for the taxpayers. Jim Zeigler is the Alabama State Auditor.
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REVIVAL: A Soul Winning Revival is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. each night from Aug. 1-3 at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City. Guest evangelists will be Rev. Theo Perkins of Harperville. The community is invited to attend this event.
August 3
BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY: Sixth Street Baptist Church is hosting a back to school party August 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for those who have completed first through sixth grades. There will be a glow party, shaving cream fight and free pizza. Bring your own glow sticks and shaving cream. Contact 256-234-2408 for more information. 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.
August 6
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting a Back to School Expo at Betty Carol Graham Technology Center with special guest Bill Gailliard, author and motivational speaker. There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 and teachers are invited. YARD SALE: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale August 6 from 6 a.m. to noon. HORSESHOE BEND SYMPOSIUM: The annual Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Symposium will be August 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Auburn University’s Pebble Hill on Debardeleben Street in Auburn. Speakers will be Dr. Kathryn Braund, Mike Bunn, Dr. Keith Hebert, Matthew Sparacio and Justin Weiss. CELEBRATE THE ARTS: New Water Farms is hosting celebrate the arts August 6 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is a day of free art demonstrations, great art and culinary work. Dinner is $75. Email micah@newwater.com for more information.
August 7
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church will hold am Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gary Dixon of Calvary Baptist Church in LaFayette. For more information call 256-825-7286 or email jan_dhart@yahoo.com CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church, 71 Zion Street of Tallassee, Alabama, will celebrate 136 years of ministry August 7. A homecoming program is being prepared to commemorate this joyous occasion. Members, former members, family, and friends are cordially invited to attend. The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. The speaker for the occasion will be LaBrian Stewart, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Keith Stewart. LaBrian is one of our own. He is an accomplished student athlete and professional educator and currently serves as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Northview High School, Dothan, Alabama. GOSPEL SINGING: The gospel singing group The Greene’s will be in concert Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. at Comer United Methodist Church in Alexander City. A covered dish dinner
ALEXANDER CITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE • Jim Pearson Elementary School: Pre-K and second-grade open houses are set for Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kindergarten and firstgrade open houses are Thursday, Aug. 4, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Radney Elementary School: Orientation is set for Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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August 8
PRAYER VIGIL: There will be a prayer vigil August 8 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Jefferson Street. People are invited to come to pray at any time during those 12 hours and stay as long or as short a time as he/ she chooses. This is sponsored by the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association.
August 8-12
CHURCH REVIVAL: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival August 8-12 at 7 p.m. nightly The pastor is Rev. G.H. Pulliam and the evangelist for the week is Rev. Carols Snead of Faithful Baptist Church in Columbus.
August 11
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department is hosting the 33rd Annual National Night Out August 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex. The event will showcase various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including the State, County, EMA, businesses, and church groups. The event is free and will include free hotdogs and drinks while they last.
August 13
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
September 24
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918.
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SUN FESTIVAL FINALE Crowds enjoy the last events of the fourth annual Sun Festival with food, fun and fireworks
Left, Jana Kramer rocks the house at the Sun Festival finale after locals lined the Chamber parking lot with their prized vintage vehicles at the car show Saturday morning. Robert Bouleware’s convertible Chevy Super Sport was a big hit. The skies over the Sportplex were lit by a spectacular fireworks show.
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Top right, Saturday’s opener Jordy Searcy performs shoeless on stage. Middle, fans line up to meet and greet Kramer before the concert. Center, Elizabeth Harvey, Lydia Kate Ballard and Lindsey Morris were welcomed to the stage by Jana Kramer Saturday night and they spent an entire song serving as dancers, backup singers and selfie takers for the country music and former ‘One Tree Hill’ star.
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Segrest tops golf tourney LUKE ROBINSON Columnist
Excitement about Tide basketball is finally restored
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walked into the ballroom of the new Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook last week not knowing what to expect. The whole idea of a “non-conference basketball schedule reveal party” sounded cool to me, but it sounds more Kentucky-ish and less Alabama-y, doesn’t it? Regardless, it was happening and I was excited. As a lifetime ‘Bama hoops follower, I know how important it is to attract attention to the school’s program. However it was hard for me to not think this outside-of-the-lane thinking would flop. There always seems to be something that holds the Tide back from being as strong as its potential shows in basketball. At least, it’s been that way since Wimp Sanderson was removed from his head coaching duties many coaches ago. Injuries or lazy scheduling or nondescript coaches who give vapid answers and hollow excuses. Something always crept in and whittled away at a once-passionate fan base’s loyalty. Even with first year coach Avery Johnson’s success and excitement, I was still worried; almost to the point of praying to the Great Plaid Palace in the Sky, “Please … please don’t let this event look silly or desperate. Please find a way for the fans who showed up here today to keep their hopes alive for the program.” Well friends I am here to tell you: Avery Johnson (with some help from assistants, players, cheerleaders, broadcasters and the creative branding team at Knight-Eady in Birmingham) pulled it off in a huge way. The event was a blowout success and had all of the basketball fans in attendance hoop-dreaming just before football season. Honestly, the schedule alone had me pretty fired up. With names like Texas, Oregon, Valpo, Dayton, BYU and Clemson lining the slate, I was already satisfied. That grouping alone is more creative than anything Anthony Grant pieced together. But to present this schedule in an interactive way with the fans, players and coaches? That was a stroke of brilliance. Media and fans filled the moderately sized room followed by the coaches and players. Then, either one by one or occasionally in a group of two, players would come to the stage and use a touch screen to announce a certain date’s opponent. Again, this thing could have flopped. Had, say, coach Grant had this same idea, it would not have worked. He would have been too machine-like. “OK Riley Norris … touch the screen … We … are … playing … (Boop, beep, boop) … O-r-e-gon … Thank … you. Please … have … a … seat …” This event can only work if the head coach goes all in with his commitment to it. Johnson did just that. He is so naturally effervescent and friendly he gave the moment drama and excitement. Johnson may be small of stature, but metaphorically he was the biggest man in the room that day. Despite his tangible aura of success, Johnson didn’t overpower any of the other guests. Johnson said the things we all needed to hear, but several of the players and assistants had their moments in the limelight too. It should be noted that Johnson had to make at least some of the event have its surprises despite the fact that the schedule had already technically been announced; we all already knew the Tide would face Texas and Oregon and Clemson, etc. So, Johnson improvised: He did announce that one of the games — Arkansas State — would be played in Huntsville and another — Clemson — would be in Birmingham. Now we are talking. Why are those locales important? Well, both come at times when the university’s students are out of school. So why not make those games more convenient for fans who normally drive an hour or two to get to Tuscaloosa? Also, it doesn’t hurt that Birmingham and Huntsville are traditionally the two biggest hotbeds for recruiting in the state and that the Rocket City specifically has a top-10 player in the country this year with John Petty. Awesome. I won’t go so far as to say this one hoopsfilled afternoon diminished my excitement for football. In fact, I am more enthused than ever about all sports at the Capstone. However, last week did go a long way to restoring my faith in ‘Bama basketball. So if you need me, I will be over here “#buckling up.” Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
AC championship draws more than 50 By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
With 54 participants, the Alexander City Championship at Lake Winds Golf Course boasted the largest turnout in several years. “I think it’s the biggest one we’ve had in a long time,” said Lake Winds golf pro Jim Gunnells. The annual two-day tournament took place Saturday and Sunday, pitting individual golfers against each other in a flighted forward tee division. There were also skins games and closest to pin competitions. Following Saturday’s qualifying round, competitors were placed into one of seven flights: championship, championship B, first, second, third, fourth and senior. With a score of 61, Ryan Segrest was the overall winner. For his efforts, he won a $200 gift certificate to Lake Winds pro shop and will have a designated parking space at the golf course. Segrest was also first place in the Championship flight. He was followed in second place by Shane Bolt with a score of 65, who received a $120 pro shop gift certificate. Coming in third in the flight was Mitch Joiner, who shot 66 and won an $80 pro shop gift certificate. In the Championship B flight first-, second- and third-place winners Dylan Mancus, Lynn Harrelson and Derrick Bass shared the same score of 71 and won Lake Winds pro shop gift certificates of $125, $85 and $60, respectively. Mike Evrell came in fourth place by shooting 72 and won a pro shop gift certificate for $30. At the tournament’s end, winners of each flight won gift certificates to the
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Flight four competitor Dwayne Keel prepares to make his shot on hole 10 Saturday morning during the preliminary round of the Alexander City Championship at Lake Winds Golf Course.
In the senior flight, $125 was preLake Winds pro shop in the amount of $120 for first, $80 for second and $50 sented to first place winner Mike Keeble and Jerry Richardson won the $75 gift for third. certificate for taking second place. They include:
2016 ALEXANDER CITY CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHTED SCORES Championship: Ryan Segrest-61 Shane Bolt-65 Mitch Joiner-66 Sawyer Scott-69 Riley Samford-69 Wayne Coleman-69 Todd Gilmore-70 Tobin Ayers-70 Championship B: Dylan Mancus-71 Lynn Harrelson-71 Derrick Bass-71 Mike Evrell-72 Robert Ezell-72 Charles Carrell-73
Brian Stuart-73 Clay Andrews-74 Randy Tate-74 Michell Loyd-74 First: Wade Bennett-75 Chance Caylor-75 Robert Miller-77 Beau McCary-77 Sawyer Parks-77 Sandy Meadows-77 Randy Carlton-77 Cade Worthy-77 Second: Ricky Abrams-78
David Andrews-85
Michael Colley-79 Tommy Dark-79 Greg Worthy-79 Scott Wilder-80 Brant Bass-80 John Caylor-80 Frank Dial-81 Brian Mann-81 Third: Paul Gilbreath-82 Travis Pressley-82 Keith Scott-82 Ben McGhee-82 Craig Lackey-84 Shelia Gilbreath-85 Wendel Scroggins-85
Fourth: Rusty McDonald-87 Rex Lanier-88 Scott Doss-89 TJ Moultan-90 Dwayne Keel-93 Harrison Kelly-96 Larry Ballard-99 Senior: Mike Keeble-69 Jerry Richardson-80 Jerry Sanders-80 Rabbit Lambert-92
1 Main Bank, Lee Marketing win BRHS Golf benefit By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
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Matthew Cush of the Benjamin Russell High School Boys Golf Team prepares to drive the ball on Hole One of the eighth annual BRHS Golf Tournament Friday.
Two teams emerged victorious Friday in the eighth annual Benjamin High School Golf Tournament. One Main Bank took first place for being the lowest grossing team, and Lee Marketing Group placed first for having the lowest net score. Coming in behind One Main Bank was Alex City Glass, the team scoring the second lowest gross score, and Wally Patterson Team, which followed in third place. Taking second place in the net scoring category was Southern Pipe. Wendy’s followed in third. The six award-winning teams were among 12 four-man teams, making for 48 competitors taking part in the yearly tournament benefiting the BRHS boys
and girls golf teams. The cost to do so was $400 per team. Three teams consisted of BRHS golfers sponsored by area businesses. Entry into the tournament gives each player three mulligans, one throw and one power drive. Additionally, more than 85 area businesses sponsored holes on the course with commitment levels ranging from $50-$500. Proceeds from the tourney are used to supply the high school golf teams with such equipment as golf bags, tournament entry fees and travel expenses for tournaments for the teams’ 20 boys and 12 girls. According to BRHS golf coach Wes Tate, the day’s event garnered enough to fund the school’s golf teams for the entire 2016-17 school year.
Sports Calendar Ongoing
Dadeville Youth Football and Cheerleading League registration, through Aug. 3, sign up 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 30, in the football building behind PNC Bank in Dadeville. Aug. 3 time and location TBD. Football registration is $110 and covers jersey, insurance, identification card and equipment fee. Cheerleading registration is $150 and covers a top with the letter “D,” skirt, bloomers, pom poms, shoes and insurance. For more information, call League President Michael Taylor at 334-549-2337.
League registration, $275 registration fee per team. Registration forms available by following online links at http://www.acpr.me/adult.php. For more information, call 256-329- 6736 or drop by the Parks and Rec office at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Games begin Sept. 12.
256-825-9860 to sign up
Aug. 11-Aug. 20
Tackle Football registration for age divisions: 5-6 yr old flag football, 6-8 yr olds, 10U and 12U (Playing age as of Sept. 1st). 8 week season. The league consists of 6 cities. The first 6 weeks is regular season. Then, Aug. 5 there is a two week playoff to decide Alex City Youth Soccer registra- the top two teams in each age group. tion for ages 3-15, 5:30-8 p.m. at These top teams will then play in the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex gym, Tallapoosa County Super Bowl. birth certificate required, $60 fee Aug. 12 includes jersey. Alex City Youth Soccer registraAug. 6 tion for ages 3-15, 5:30-8 p.m. at Alex City Junior City Golf Charles E. Bailey Sportplex gym, Aug. 1-31 Alexander City Parks and Championship, 9:30 a.m. at Lake birth certificate required, $60 fee Recreation Adult Softball Fall Winds Golf Club, Call the pro shop at includes jersey