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Businesses favor Sunday sales By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
While most downtown Alexander City businesspersons agree that Sunday alcohol sales would be a good thing for the community, one sees the possibility it might have a significant impact on her Sunday business. Ann Berry, owner of JR’s, said that she could see alcohol sales of $800 or
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more every Sunday if Alexander City citizens vote to legalize such sales on Aug. 23. “It would increase my business,” Berry said. “Especially during football season. I think (legalizing Sunday sales) is a good idea. It would probably increase my sales at least $800 on Sunday during NFL football. And I really don’t know. That’s just a guess.”
She said her sales on Saturdays would likely increase an equal amount, if not more. Henry Foy, owner of Emporium Wine at 128 Calhoun St., said he sees legalizing Sunday sales more as a benefit to the community and isn’t sure it will benefit his business at all. “It’s not so much what it will do for my business as far as what it does for
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Darrell Cooper expects things to work their way to normal within the Alexander City School system relatively quickly after schools open the 2016-17 academic year on Monday morning. “It’s amazing how quickly we get into a groove,” said Cooper, beginning his third school year as superintendent for the Alexander City Board of Education. “Any school system the first few days is somewhat hectic, the traffic and the flow of buses and things like that. But usually within a week, we get into a groove and everything is smoothed out.” That doesn’t mean that Cooper, who made the rounds to all of his schools Friday morning to update himself on their preparation, won’t make the rounds again on Monday to see for himself how the new school year begins. “I want to see the traffic, plus I want to say hello to people – teachers, parents and students – and all that,” See SCHOOL • Page 3
the image of the community,” said Foy. “I think it’s a good idea. I think it’s a necessary idea. Do we want to be the donut hole? We know people will buy. We know they will go outside of town to buy. Why do we not want to take advantage of that? For the community, I think it’s absolutely necessary that we join the rest of the world. Stop See SALES • Page 9
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Candidates Mark Fuller, Jim Nabors, Mark Lamborne and Charles Shaw will meet voters Monday night. Mitch Sneed / Outlook photo illustration
Monday is the final day to register to vote in municipal elections By MITCH SNEED Editor
Monday is the final day for voters to register if they hope to be eligible to vote in the Aug. 23 municipal elections. Under Alabama law, voters must be registered at least 14 days prior to Election Day to be eligible to cast a ballot. That means that to vote, that mean Monday is the deadline. How and where can a person register? Tallapoosa County has a variety of ways to register for voting.
The Tallapoosa County Courthouse is located on 125 North Broadnax St. in Dadeville and is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents in Alexander City might want to visit the probate office in the C.J. Coley Courthouse Annex on 395 Lee St. in Alexander City. The Board of Registrars can also fulfill your requests in obtaining a voter registration form by calling 256-825-1081. In order to register by mail, residents must provide a correct mailing address. See VOTE • Page 9
This week will provide two perfect opportunities for voters in Alexander City to learn more about the candidates who hope to lead the city in the future. On Monday night, the Lake Martin Young Professionals will sponsor the 2016 Alexander City Mayoral Forum at 6 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the campus of Central Alabama Community College. All four candidates – Mark Fuller, Mark Lamborne, Jim Nabors and Charles Shaw – are expected to be on hand to meet and greet the public and give their views and opinions on the issues that are important to the people of Alexander City. “We are all really excited about the election and think this is a great way to inform the voters,” said Lacey Howell, a member of the LMYP executive board. “This year we have a lot of young people involved in the process and that’s a great thing for the community. Especially with all that is going on in Alexander City, we think the forum will be a great opportunity for residents to hear directly from the candidates how they feel on the issues that are important to the voters.” Auburn University Political Science See FORUMS • Page 3
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In light of events involving law enforcement over the last few months across the nation, Thursday night the Alexander City Police Department will be hosting the National Night Out offering the public a chance to get to know area law enforcement. The event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and there is no charge to the public. At the event at the Sportplex, the police department as well as other public
safety and first responder groups in the city and county will be on hand with booths, some giveaways and to answer questions from the community. “Nationally, this is the 33rd Annual National Night Out,” said Alexander Police Department Lt. James Orr. “It’s a nationwide campaign that promotes police-community partnerships, crime prevention, safety, and neighborhood camaraderie. This is the third time that we have done one and we are really looking forward See ACPD • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I have been happily married to my husband, “Mark,” for 20 years. My best friend, “Eric,” is a gay man. For some reason, Mark is threatened by my friendship with Eric. Whenever Eric calls or texts, my husband becomes resentful. It has reached the point that I feel like I need to hide phone calls and texts, and sneak around in order to talk to my friend. I have always been faithful, honest and open with Mark about everything, and I am very uncomfortable having to hide my friendship with Eric from him. Mark does not feel this way about any of my female friends. He’s fully aware of Eric’s sexual orientation, so he knows Eric poses no threat to our marriage. I don’t understand where the jealousy and resentment are coming from. I don’t want to hurt my marriage. -- BOTH WIFE AND FRIEND DEAR B.W.A.F.: Either your husband is jealous of the TIME
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you spend communicating with Eric -- time that Mark feels would be better spent with him -- or he may not understand the dynamics of a friendship between some gay men and straight women. Sometimes there is a degree of physicality -- hugs and kisses -- that your husband may mistake for physical attraction. As to your husband not understanding that Eric poses no threat to your marriage, I’m not sure your assumption is correct. Sneaked phone calls and hidden texts ARE a threat to your marriage. DEAR ABBY: My fiancee
and I disagree about a gift registry. We recently completed ours. She thinks only those who are invited to the bridal shower and the wedding should get the registry list. I’d like to post the link to the list on my Facebook page and announce we’re being married in September in case friends and family who can’t come or aren’t invited want to give a gift. I wouldn’t ASK them to buy anything, but I’d announce that the registry is up and live. What do you think? -SHARING IN VIRGINIA DEAR SHARING: I think your fiancee is 100 percent right. To post the kind of announcement you are contemplating on your Facebook page would be in the worst possible taste. If you do it, it WILL look like you’re soliciting gifts, and it will be an embarrassment for both of you. DEAR ABBY: My aunt, who is the nicest person and has
strong moral values, has a sweet pet I have grown fond of. The animal is sick with cancer and has many tumors, but my aunt will not euthanize her. In the past, her pets would pass away naturally at the point at which they should have been put to sleep because of their suffering. How can the family convince her to do the right thing? -- SENSITIVE NEPHEW IN PHOENIX DEAR NEPHEW: This isn’t a decision the family should make “for” someone. When a beloved pet is terminal and no longer capable of running, playing and enjoying life, this is a subject that should be broached by the family member’s veterinarian. 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 Mr. Clyde W. “Beck” Jones 1922 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Clyde W. “Beck” Jones, 94, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Jones passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 28, 1922 in Clay County, Alabama to William Henry Jones and Mildred Kay Jones. He retired as a weaver from the Number 6 mill of Russell Corp.
(Jacobo), Angel Evans (Hector), David Damien “Bo” Evans (Brooke), Amanda Mask (Jason), Josh Jones, Steven Jones (Melissa), and Stephanie Jones; 28 Great Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, Clyde Jones, Jr. and Jerry Wayne Jones; his parents; sister, Mamie Jones; brothers, Robert Jones, Hubert Jones, Seab Jones, Lumas Jones, Julian Jones; and Twin Brother, Claude Jones. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
after 40 years. He loved to travel, especially to Canada. He was a master mechanic and an avid CB radio man. He was known as “Rambler” on the radio. Mr. Jones was an extremely honest and trustworthy man. He loved people and enjoyed talking politics. He loved his wife of 71 years, his entire family, and his faithful friend, Buck (his dog). He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Inez McVey Jones of Goodwater; daughters, Christine Gregg (Baron) of Alexander City and Barbara Edmondson of Goodwater; sons, Terry Jones (Rita) of Eclectic and Randall (Donna) Jones of Goodwater; his grandchildren, Stacy Sanders (Drew), Scotty Gregg (Stephanie), Annabelle Jones, Brad Jones, Misty Jones, Chasity Lopez
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GAP Church hosts Back To School Explosion today STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
On this coming Saturday, Aug. 6, GAP Fellowship Church will host their Annual Back To School Youth Explosion at the Betty Carol Graham Center on the campus of CACC. This is the 16th year of hosting a program of this sort. This year’s speaker will be motivational author and speaker, Bill Gailliard, who is famous for his “Think Big” impact message. For more than 25 years, he has shared a powerful word with audiences to include students from elementary through college, teachers, professional development and in-service training groups, Boys & Girls Clubs and summer camps.
Co-Pastor Marilyn Benson says they are so grateful for the tremendous support they have received from the community. Several other local churches, businesses, civic leaders, and elected officials have partnered with them to reach more students every year. “It has been a real testament as to what we can do when we all pool our efforts together for one common goal,” Benson said. “Making an investment in our children is perhaps one of the greatest things we can do because they are our future.” Benson noted that the school supply list seems to get longer and longer every year. So for parents with more than one child it is
often a big sacrifice for them and can be quite expensive. Each student who attends will receive a free bag of school supplies and have an opportunity to win some fabulous door prizes as well as back packs. In addition to that, they also get free pizza and drinks. Sorrell Dental will also be available to talk about dental hygiene and hand out free toothpaste and toothbrushes. Not only are students encouraged to attend but teachers as well. Each teacher attending will receive a free gift, and one will receive a special gift basket filled with resources to use in their classroom. The program is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Forums Professor Dr. Bridgett King will serve as moderator for the forum. Each candidate will get three minutes to introduce themselves and give an opening statement before questions are asked to them in a rotating order. Candidates met earlier this week at CACC to draw for order and get an idea of how the room will be laid out and the rules that govern the forum. All four candidates will be on stage and organizers will ask a series of questions in two separate 30-minutes session. The hope is to get as many as 16 questions answered by each of the four men who hope to be mayor. On Thursday night, the stage will belong to the candidates for Alexander City City Council as Tallapoosa Publishers will sponsor the 2016 Alexander City City Council Forum. That informational session will
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run from 6 to 8 p.m., also at CACC’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. There is no admission to either of the two forums, but seating is limited. Each candidate will be given three minutes to introduce themselves and give an opening statement. Candidates will take the podium in alphabetical order by districts. Unopposed candidates Scott Hardy and Tommy Spraggins have already been declared the winners in District 3 and District 5, respectively. Still, they will be given an opportunity to introduce themselves to the crowd. Following introductions, candidates in the opposed races will be asked a total of three questions by King, two questions relating to municipal affairs and council responsibilities and one question that is district specific.
Schools said Cooper. “We always take our Central Office staff and we assist at the different schools with different things. Especially at the elementary schools, you know, just have extra hands on deck whether it be in the office or the traffic or the car drop-off, in the bus lines or whatever. And it’s not just administrators. Support staff members here in the Central Office, they’ll go. “Just, for example, how many kindergartners really can open a ketchup packet? So we spend time in the lunchrooms, breakfast and lunch, the first week or so, as well. Our business office usually helps with that at Jim Pearson. We have three or four ladies that go over to do that.” One change that might have a less optimistic person than Cooper concerned at the beginning of the school year is the breaking in of a new transportation supervisor for the system. Kathy Hawkins is taking over for longtime supervisor Johnny Cunningham, who retired over the summer. Cooper says hiccups in bus routes are the norm early in the year and Hawkins will be a more-than-adequate replacement. “The first two or three days normally the bus traffic is delayed in the mornings because they have to stop and make sure a kid gets to the bus or if a parent wants to ask a question or whatever,” Cooper said. “So it delays us a little bit getting all the way around in the mornings. In the afternoons we’re also delayed because we have to make sure that kids get where they’re supposed to be, get on the right bus. Especially with the young kids. “ M r. Johnny Cunningham who retired, he’d been working here
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Candidates will have 60 seconds to respond to each question. Each candidate will then be allowed three minutes for closing remarks. Candidates who have been invited include: District 1 Steve Crowe Bobby Tapley (Incumbent) Beverly White District 2 Audrey “Buffy” Colvin Sherry Ellison-Simpson (Incumbent) Jacob Meacham District 3 Scott Hardy District 4 Eric Brown Frank Tapley Billy Ray Wall (Incumbent) District 5 Tommy Spraggins District 6 Jason Cromer Tim Funderburk Tony Harris
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for years as our transportation supervisor, so he did more of the dayto-day supervising of routes, laying out plans and things like that. He had everything between his ears. But we’re excited to have Kathy. She’s going to do a fine job. She’s one of our longtime veteran drivers whose driven just about every route in our system and always bent over backwards to help. Without Johnny, there may be some pressure on her, but we’ll be fine.” Finally, the thing that Cooper is likely most proud of as the Alex City Schools enter 2016-17 is the full implementation of the 1-to-1 technology initiative, which will give every student in the system – pre-K students through seniors – access to their own iPad or Chromebook for integration of technology into the classroom. “We’ve got a complete district 1-to-1 technology initiative,” Cooper said. “All the tools are in place, the devices for the kids. All the students at Jim Pearson through the
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students at Stephens in grades three and four, all those will have devices that are theirs, but they stay at school. The teachers have charging carts that they use for that, so they can be used as the teacher needs to. And then students in grades 5 through 12 will have a device that’s actually assigned to them where they can carry it home.” Pre-k students through second graders will have iPads and students in grades 3 through 12 will have Chromebooks. iPads are also assigned for use in after-school programs, like After the Bell. Most of the iPads, previously used at Benjamin Russell High School, are less than 2.5 years old. “Kids are so entrenched in technology outside the school, so why not have them use technology in the school to learn?” Cooper said. “There are a lot of great tools on those devices that we can use, whether just accessing the internet or using applications. It’s nice for teachers to have those tools across the district.”
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Robert Bentley ed 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. Luther Strange Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Mark Tuggle Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Tom Whatley
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It’s time for wave T of bad news to end e are in the business of selling newspapers here at the Outlook. While there’s no question the events in Alexander City and Tallapoosa County this week have been big news and had people picking up the paper every day to see what embarrassment would cast a shadow over our community next, it isn’t good for our community. This week our community saw a botched firing of the city’s finance director where the handling of the matter and the presentation to the council was so poor that two council members changed their votes and stopped what would have likely gotten the city sued for big bucks. Then in what city hall called a protest, some city workers stayed home for two days and the mayor said it was because they were mad that the finance director kept her job. The city has still not supplied exact numbers about how extensive the “protest” really was, but the people of this city were the ones who were hurt. While the finance director was allowed to come back to work, city officials wouldn’t give her computer access, forwarded her phones and treated her like she wasn’t even there. Sandra Machen asked for help in a letter, saying it was a hostile work environment. But for three days officials ignored the problem. As an employer, you don’t ignore it when those words are used. The Attorney General’s office was in looking into what could be stolen city funds and we hear that an investigator will return Monday. In the county, Judge Leon Archer was suspended for six months for inappropriate conduct that the Outlook first reported in January. The only good thing about that episode is that Archer admitted his mistake, cooperated with the investigation and took his medicine. Word is that another financial bombshell will surface next week, one that could come with a price tag that has at least five zeros on it. Some people would say if it’s bad for the community, why report it? We aren’t responsible for the madness – we just report it. The sad part is that the comedy if errors is funded by citizens with tax dollars. This madness needs to stop so that our area can get back to striving to be one of the greatest places in Alabama.
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he Aug. 23 city election is serious business. Our city government has been in turmoil for years now. We have the opportunity to make a change for the better this month. Even though the election is more than two weeks away, we are already assured of change. Scott Hardy in District 3 and Tommy Spraggins in District 5 are running unopposed, which practically guarantees they will be new faces on the city council. In the other three districts, sitting council members each have two challengers. In District 1, Councilman Bobby Tapley is opposed by Steve Crowe and Beverly White. In District 2, Councilwoman Sherry Ellison-Simpson is being challenged by Buffy Colvin and Jacob Meacham. And in District 4, Councilman Billy Ray Wall faces Eric Brown and Frank Tarpley. For the city’s top elected job, Mayor Charles Shaw has three challengers: Mark Fuller, Mark Lamborne and Jim Nabors. So the first job is deciding whether we want new leadership or we’re satisfied with the old in four city races. In my almost 30 years at The Alexander City Outlook, this last four years have been the roughest, most embarrassing, most frustrating city administration I have experienced. And given the amazingly long line of goof-ups, boneheaded management decisions and in-fighting, I’m sure this administration has the most checkered record in city history. Not everybody in our city government wears a black hat going into this election. We have a number of quality individuals who care for our city greatly and who work hard to try to steer it in the right direction. Some I count as good friends. But for lots of reasons, things have not gone well for this group. Our city is at a turning point. Problems in our city
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government have harmed our chances of attracting new businesses and gaining critically important new jobs to help us recover from the downsizing of Russell Corp. Frankly I don’t think I’d invest in a city where public money disappears, the city audit hasn’t been completed for two years, the mayor and councilmen take verbal and physical swings at each other during council meetings, and city workers stay home in protest of council decisions. There are plenty of less risky places to launch a business. We’ve got to turn this situation around -- and turn it around fast -- or all of us who have invested in businesses and homes and careers in Alexander City could watch our investment devalue as our city falls into decline. Gone are the days when we could vote for our friends and hope for the best in managing our $50 million city. This year especially we can’t afford to let emotion sway our electoral decisions. We must have competent, professional leadership or we all lose. So it is essential that we elect the best-possible candidates to spearhead this turn-around. This week voters will have the opportunity to see and hear candidates first-hand. The four mayoral candidates will speak Monday night, those running for a council seat will speak Thursday. Both forums will be held at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the Central Alabama Community College Campus at 6 p.m. Please set aside time to attend both forums -- or to watch them online or on TV -- to help you make an informed decision about the candidates who will
shape the future of our city. In addition to electing a mayor and council members, the Aug. 23 ballot will give Alexander City residents the opportunity to vote on Sunday alcohol sales. This as another business decision, pure and simple. Alexander City has missed opportunities for new restaurants because some will not locate in a place where alcohol sales are outlawed on Sunday. The reason: alcohol is the highest profit item on most restaurant menus. Why would a restaurant choose Alexander City when they know they can make more money by locating in a city where Sunday alcohol sales are allowed? Our situation is doubly impacted because Alexander City is increasingly becoming a tourist economy with the growing popularity of Lake Martin. We’re competing with vacation locations like the Gulf Coast where Sunday sales are allowed. If we host a weekend event to bring in tourists, we can only provide for all our visitors’ needs during half the time they are here. I certainly understand the moral issues associated with drinking alcohol and selling alcohol on Sunday. Those are personal, often religious, decisions. It’s up to each of us as individuals to do what we think is right. But that doesn’t mean our government should limit the choices of those who would like to consume alcohol throughout the weekend. Our current rule outlawing Sunday alcohol sales harms us all by reducing potential sales tax that benefits the city and our schools. It is not a moral issue; it is a business issue. We need to give our city the opportunity to compete with similar tourist areas across the Southeast. This city election is serious business for all of us. This election, let’s choose growth over decline. Boone is chairman of Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.
Legislators should remember ‘the least of these’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40
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here are doctors throughout Alabama who do the majority of their work for “the least of these” – children, the elderly and the disabled, the patients for whom our Medicaid program is designed. One of them is Dr. Eric Tyler of Pediatric Associates of Alexander City. Tyler said Tuesday that the percentage of children he treats who are Medicaid patients has risen steadily over the last 17 years. It’s now 75 percent. Tyler was speaking – along with Kim Owens, a family practitioner from Valley, and Greg Nichols, senior vice president at East Alabama Medical Center – as part of an effort called IamMedicaid. com, which is urging the Alabama Legislature to fix Medicaid in Alabama by addressing the current $85 million shortfall as soon as possible - potentially in the Aug. 15 special session - and working toward a long-term, sustainable funding solution. On Monday, the Alabama Medicaid Agency began to react to the current funding shortfall, slashing by an average of 30 percent its reimbursements to Medicaid providers, doctors like Tyler. It is the first move toward several changes in doctors’ approach to Medicaid patients that Tyler envisions, such as
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doctors ceasing to see new Medicaid patients, cramming more patients into less time, ending peripheral programs aimed at quality assurance and, eventually, the closing of providers’ doors. Our legislators will tell us the reason for the cuts is the money isn’t there. And that’s true. What is distressing is the money also isn’t there for needed new prisons, properly staffing and equipping our state police, roads and bridges and a number of other needs for which the state must foot the bill. Tough choices lie ahead. But, if pressed, shouldn’t we always choose our future, our children? Shouldn’t we always choose “the least of these”? Unfortunately, Gov. Robert Bentley, because of his dogged opposition to President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, has stood steadfast beside a decision not to expand Medicaid in the state even though the federal government would have paid all of the costs of the expansion in the first three years and 90 percent of the costs after that, even though Republican governors like Jan Brewer of Arizona, Chris Christie of New Jersey and John Kasich of Ohio chose to
expansion. In the short term, the expansion covers many additional Americans who need the program most. The jury is still out on the longterm benefits of the expansion, but reason would tell us a more healthy American public would be beneficial to our healthcare system. It’s cheaper to maintain a healthy citizenry than to address the ills of an unhealthy one. So while others are covering additional citizens largely with federal money, we struggle to find the money to take care of our smaller pool of recipients. With the other funding needs we face, additional revenue sources will soon be necessary. One that has long been anathema to the legislature has been an increase in the state’s ridiculously low property taxes. It may be time for even the most sacred of cows to become a part of the conversation. Fortunately for them, our legislators’ children don’t depend on Medicaid. But that may be unfortunate for those whose do. There is no teacher like experience. We can only hope that our lawmakers heed the words from the Book of Matthew and are moved to help “the least of these,” whatever it might take. To urge them to do so, please go to IamMedicaid. com and contact your legislator with a single click in support of fixing the funding issues facing the Alabama’s Medicaid system.
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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
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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 will follow the concert. The church is located at 427 East Church Street in Alexander City. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Calvary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 7 from 11 a.m. to noon. Special speaker will be Rev. Tim Davis of Beulah Baptist Church with special music by the Beulah Praise Team. Dinner will follow the service.
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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. PATH FINDERS MEETING: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group for individuals needing dementia education, resources and support will be Thursday, August 11 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way Conference Room. This meeting is open to the community.
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. 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 256234-4757 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.
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 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.
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.
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
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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.
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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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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.
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 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.
September 22
STORY TELLER: Delores Hydock, actress and storyteller, will present ‘Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers from World War II’ at Red Ridge Methodist Church (corner of Hwy 49 and 34) Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host this fun presentation by Delores, and she will tell us that it was bigger than Bob Hope! From Utah to the Philippines, from wrestlers and tap dancers to the biggest names in show business, from 16,000 servicemen in a southern France amphitheater to 20 GI’s in jeeps, USO camps were part of an inspiring story of volunteerism, patriotism and service. She shares with us her stories, pictures and video excerpts of some of the 7000 camp performers who brought music and laughs to US servicemen far from home during WW II. Call 256-825-7820 for more information.
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Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
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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
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Sales fighting it. “But I’m not sure it would benefit my business, because I don’t even know that I’d be open on Sunday. Now, if I was on 280, I would be open.” Jake Mixon, owner of Jake’s, located at 16 Broad St., says he doesn’t expect much of an impact on his business. “I’m going to continue to do my business whether it passes or not,” Mixon said. “I don’t really think that it will effect our business much. I think it’s a good idea for the health of the sales tax of the city and just a good idea for the city and the area to have that availability, but with the business we do on Sunday, I don’t think it will have much of an impact.” Voters in Dadeville and New Site will also
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consider Sunday sales of alcohol as part of their municipal elections, also on Aug. 23. “A vote of the people would be the ultimate public hearing on the matter,” said Dadeville City Council member Mickey Tarpley at the time that the council passed the resolution allowing a vote. The Alexander City resolution makes much the same assertion, that it is an issue that the people should decide. “(The city council) wishes to give the citizens of Alexander City, Alabama, the right to vote on the ability to provide additional revenue to these businesses and capture sales tax revenue on alcohol that is being spent outside of the city on Sundays … “The Mayor and the City Council believe that the citizens of
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Alexander City, Alabama, have the fundamental right to vote on whether to allow sales seven days a week subject to the time limitations stated herein.” The Tallapoosa County Commission was the first to pass a referendum and in all unincorporated areas, the registered voters can have their say on Sunday sales during the November general election. One factor in having such a widespread movement to vote on Sunday sales is local legislation that was passed at the 11th hour of this year’s legislative session. The bill sponsored by Alexander City’s Rep. Mark Tuggle allows municipalities in Tallapoosa County – as well as the county itself – to hold referendums
on the Sunday sales of alcohol. In the past, each municipality had to have a bill clear the legislature. The move made it much easier for councils to put the move to a vote. Camp Hill is currently the only Tallapoosa municipality that allows Sunday sales.
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Horseshoe Bend senior Drew Hill has refined his strength and speed in preparation for the 2016 season.
Hill looks to make a difference for the Generals in 2016 the pigskin moving. In his varsity career, he has returned 15 kickoff returns for 559 yards. Horseshoe Bend running That’s over 26 total games. back Drew Hill is coming With that in mind, it’s no into this season ready for the wonder Hill was a prime Generals to put some major choice for receiving the ball. In points on the scoreboard. 2015 he made 11 “We’re busting our butt to receptions, gaining show folks what we can do,” 115 yards for the he said. effort. If history is any indication, Last year Hill the senior will be an integral proved that he part of making that happen. could hold onto the In his varsity career, Hill has ball when he got scored a total of 210 points at it. While he fumbled twice as an average of 8.1 points per a sophomore, in 2015 he was game, 35 of which were from fumble-free. touchdowns. Hill can keep the ball movSpeaking of touchdowns, ing by passing, as well. His last year Hill made 15 of those completion last year gained rushing — that’s half of his 22 yards for the Generals and varsity rushing TDs. He also earned Hill a quarterback rating received two touchdowns of 137.5 percent. and returned two kickoffs for Hill is also vital to the touchdowns. On average, he Generals’ defensive line. The made 1.9 touchdowns per game 5-foot, 8-inch senior comes in his junior year. at 190 pounds but it’s all musHill, who wears the No. 22 cle that can do some damage jersey, also knows how to keep to the opposing team. In his By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
varsity career Hill has made 63 tackles, 43 of which were solo and 11 of which resulted in lost yardage for the opponent. Plus, seeing Hill coming at them in 2015 rattled the quarterback twice, causing a hurry each time. Even on defense Hill has his eye on the ball. He proved this by making an interception each of the last two seasons, moving the ball 24 yards in 2015 and 15 in 2014. Despite Hill’s exploits, Horseshoe Bend came away from last season with just one win. But it wasn’t for a lack of effort, according to Hill. “We fought hard,” he said of the season. With that fighting spirit, Hill and his fellow Generals held their own to the last and came close against both Woodland and Central Coosa. But losing 49-42 to Woodland and 46-41 to Central Coosa proved vic-
tory was just out of grasp. “It was usually the fourth quarter that we lost the game,” Hill said. This season Hill and his teammates are looking to turn things around. “Everybody’s on the same page,” Hill said. “To go out and prove to everybody what we can really do.” For his contribution to prove the Generals’ potential, Hill developed a plan and carried it out during summer conditioning. “I’ve gained speed,” he said. “I’ve been doing drills and ladders, and hitting the weight room.” Hill hopes this preparation will also gain him some individual recognition. “I’d really like to make AllState this year,” the senior said. “I was close last year.” Horseshoe Bend starts the season on the road, heading to Anniston to face Donoho at 7 p.m. on Aug. 25.
Horn downplays making No. 10 on ASWA poll BRHS coach says preseason rankings don’t affect season outcome By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When Benjamin Russell High School made the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Preseason Football Poll Tuesday, head football coach Danny Horn took it with a grain of salt. “It’s an honor for your team to be ranked,” said BRHS head football coach Danny Horn. “Other than that it doesn’t mean a thing to be honest about it.” The poll places the Wildcats at No. 10 in Class 6A after BRHS finished the 2015 season with a 12-2 record and made it to the state semifinal round before losing 31-27 to undefeated Spanish Fort. For Horn, the team’s playoff system is more important than a preseason poll. “I’ve been ranked before and that didn’t determine if we made playoffs or not,” Horn said. “I hadn’t been ranked before and gone on to win a state championship.”
The coach pointed out that polling does not mean what it once did. “If it was like in the old times in college where they decide through the polls who wins the championship it’d mean something,” Horn said. “But really and truly they base it on last year.” The Wildcats will come into this year with 15 fewer players than last year. However, Horn is not letting that faze him. “We’ve still got 73 players,” he said. “I learned a long time ago you can’t worry about the ones that are not there. You’ve got to worry about the ones that are there.” Those 73 players started practice Monday afternoon. As they headed into Friday’s practice, Horn was feeling good. “The first four days I thought went well,” he said. “The first two days we got a little bit of a late start because it rained both days about the time we were going out.” Horn shared his thoughts
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Benjamin Russell High School head football coach Danny Horn works with the Wildcats during summer conditioning.
about the athletes’ performance with the team. “I bragged on the kids to them,” he said. One thing Horn noticed was the team’s collective sense of confidence on the field. “I thought they had a little enthusiasm about themselves,” the coach said. But the true test would come with Friday’s practice,
which marked the first day the Wildcats would suit up in full pads. With that Horn expected to get a better idea of what the team will do this season. “It doesn’t take a whole lot to look good in shorts,” he said. BRHS opens the season by heading to Lineville to play Central of Clay County at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26.