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Sunday sales officially on ballot Questions about golf course funds resurface at Monday council meeting, but officials say it’s not theft By MITCH SNEED Editor
Do you favor the legal sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within this municipality on Sundays as further provided for and regulated by ordinance of the municipal governing body? With a vote of the Alexander City City Council Monday night, that is a question that city voters will be able to answer when they go to the polls on Aug. 23 for the city’s municipal election. The council voted 5-0 to approve the language and
officially place Sunday alcohol sales before the voters. The only questions on the resolution came in questions about the hours when alcohol would be sold on Sunday should it be approved by the voters. “I think we should specify the hours now, so that the voters have no question as to whether they want to vote for it or not,” Council member Bob Howard said. After looking at neighboring communities where Sunday sales is already legal, the council specified that if passed by the voters, sales would be limited to the hours of noon on Sunday to 11 p.m. “We had given people with concerns our word that
we would be mindful of their thoughts about not allowing sales that went to extended hours,” Howard said. “I think by adding those hours, that should put their minds at ease.” While it wasn’t on the agenda, funds from the golf course were again on the minds of some on the council. Late last week, concerns were raised that funds shown as deposits for LakeWinds Golf Couse didn’t match the numbers that recreation department officials believed they should. Finance Director Sandra Machen said it doesn’t See COUNCIL • Page 2
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Chip Beeker is on a crusade against American energy policy. Beeker, who serves on the Alabama Public Service Commission, place 2, was in Alexander City on Monday as a part of that crusade. “This Clean Power Plan is designed to do these Beeker political things that the federal government wants,” Beeker said. “If you’ll print in your paper how many pages the Obama administration has added to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), it will stagger you. 25,000. You can’t read ‘em. Let alone implement them. It seems like that cannot be. But we’ve researched it. We’ve looked. Nobody can read See BEEKER • Page 3
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Like so many times as manager at the Russell Pool, Barbara Sokol attended another birthday party at the pavilion Saturday, only this time it was for her 70th birthday as her children and grandchildren surprised her a few days early. “I celebrated my 40th right here,” Sokol said. But Saturday’s event was a little more special as many in her extended family attended and former employees who have worked for her over the years were on hand for the celebration. Some even delayed their vacations to attend the special occasion. Those in attendance shared fond and often funny memories of Sokol from over the years. “This is really wonderful,” Sokol said. “I was really surprised and overwhelmed.”
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A problem with a pump at Alexander City Parks & Recreation Department’s Laurel Pool near the Cooper Community Center has forced officials to improvise to make sure that youth in that area can take a cool dip if they desire. Alexander City Parks & Recreation Director Sonny Wilson said that a pump and motor at the pool forced the facility to close recently. To have the issue repaired would mean a $5,600 cost and getting parts and the repair completed would take three weeks at a minimum. “As soon as the pump and motor went out we started scrambling to see how we could get it back up and running,” Wilson said. “But with the age of that equipment, we were told it was going to be at least three weeks to get the parts so it could be repaired. “As far as we are into the season and with our normal schedule being closing the pool when school reopens, we really didn’t have the time to get it done, drain the pool, refill it and have it open before it was time to close again.” So Wilson called on members of his staff to meet at Cooper Community Center with a bus to take children wishing to swim to the Russell Pool each
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Peggy Jackson Walls was born just three short miles from Hog Mountain, located northwest of New Site in Tallapoosa County, in a community that included a number of Depression era gold miners. So, naturally, she had an interest in the subject. “Other than the gold rush at Arbacoochee (in Cleburne County) in the 1830s and the gold rush at Goldville (a few miles east of Hog Mountain), which lasted 1842-45, the highest productivity came from Hog Mountain, where gold is found in the quartz rocks and is unique in the state of Alabama,” said Walls at a recent book signing at Alexander City’s Queen’s Attic. “Hog Mountain accounted for one-half to three-fourths of Alabama’s gold production.” Walls interest in Hog Mountain and in gold mining in Tallapoosa County has resulted in “Alabama Gold: A History of the South’s Last Mother Load,” a 175-page See BOOK • Page 11
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nia in the more severe cases. Some had taken my advice to keep an emery board and cuticle scissors nearby a step further, by learning to do a full manicure and suggested she paint her nails a dark or bright color to help her stop biting. Buffing was mentioned as a way to smooth imperfections that could be “triggers.” A reader in Virginia added decorations to her nails -- decals, stencils and rhinestones -- that served as an impediment and cured her of the habit. Other readers have used artificial (acrylic) nails as a way to allow their natural fingernails to grow out. James in Delaware helped his ashamed then-fiancee hide her bitten-off, stubby nails when showing off her engagement ring by suggesting she put on artificial ones. While she proudly showed off the ring to everyone, her own nails grew out beautifully and she never chewed them again. Additional growing-out tips mentioned by readers were: coating the nails with a harden-
of Alexander City; step-son, Johnny Hudson; step-daughters, Tish Eaton, Michelle Hudson, Amanda McElhaney (Tim); mother, Martha Alice Jordan; brothers, William Jordan (Kelly), Ricky Crain; grandchildren, Conor Baker, Matt Hudson, Curtis McCourt, Leah McCourt, Alyssa Eaton, Abby Eaton and uncle Sammy Jordan He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Jordan; sisters, Betty Garrett and Carolyn Jordan. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Mr. Ricky James Jordan, 51, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was born on October 12, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to James Edward Jordan and Martha Alice Jordan. Mr. Jordan enjoyed living life, his favorite past time was spent playing horseshoes and sharing great times with friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hudson-Jordan of Charleston, WV; son, Rickey Dewayne Jordan (Amanda)
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ing solution, keeping the cuticles moist with petroleum jelly, cuticle cream -- even lip balm. A reader reassured Diana that there are indeed “bad-tasting” products that successfully work as a deterrent. Keeping the hands busy has helped many readers. Breaking off a corner of one of her front teeth stopped Pat in Texas. Others found addressing a vitamin deficiency did the trick for them. Wearing a tight rubber band around the wrist to snap when the urge hits can give a nail-biter the incentive to stop. And from Sandi in San Francisco: “A teacher showed me an enlarged picture taken from a microscope of what was under fingernails. Now I don’t even think about biting!”
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where any possible criminal wrongdoing occurred. On April 18, Jones wrote a letter to Mayor Charles Shaw saying he had asked for the help of the AG’s office in the probe. The office of Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange acknowledged receiving that information. “This has nothing to do with that,” Mayor Charles Shaw said. “We turned that over to the DA and now they have turned it over to the attorney general. This issue came up when Sonny Wilson saw some numbers that didn’t add up and I asked the accountants to look into it.” Howard said even if it turned out to be a non-issue, he found the news disturbing. “It kind of bothers me that we have let this happen again,” Howard said. “Given all the issues we’ve had at the golf course, I would think we would be watching it very closely and if there was even a hint of a problem we would be on top of it.” +
In other business the council: • Voted 5-0 to declare properties at 496 13th Avenue North, 3032 Sunny Level Cutoff, 145 Hall St., 1706 Simpson St., Willow Street, 1314 Karen St. and at 2051 East Circle nuisances under the city’s weed abatement ordinance. • Voted 5-0 to set pay for poll workers at $125 per day and for poll inspectors at $135 per day. • Voted 5-0, to award a bid for striping of some city streets to Ozark Striping of Ozark, Alabama after the company turned in the low bid of $21,885 on the project. • Voted 5-0 to table a budget amendment to allow for additional money to fund a city sewer cleaning project. The council said they needed more information as to why more money was needed. • Voted 5-0 to approve the Alexander City Police Department’s request to hold its annual National Night Out event on Aug. 11 at the Sportplex.
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that. “And so they hire all these people to write all these things – in case this happens and this happens and this happens, we have to defeat coal. If not, the south is going to blossom.” In June 2014, EPA proposed the Clean Power Plan, which it called “a commonsense plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants.” Among other things, it cited climate change as the reason a national limit was needed on carbon and said its plan would “help cut carbon emissions from the power sector by 30 percent from 2005 levels.” Beeker believes the plan unduly targets the coal industry in the south. “The good people supporting all the senators in the Northeast cannot compete and so the south is thrown under the bus. Why? Because we love these senators and we have to defeat coal. It sounds radical, but I don’t own any coal mines, I don’t owe coal anything. I’ve just seen it. And there’s not anything about it that’s right and fair. There are too many scientists now saying, ‘No, coal’s not doing that.’ So it’s about competition, it’s about jobs, it’s about money. These people have to tax coal.” Beeker made four media stops on Monday and says he’ll make more to raise the public’s awareness about these policies he believes are wrong. “I was doing TV this morning,” Beeker said. “I said the same thing. People don’t know this. People think we’re dying because of coal. It’s a lie.” Beeker abhors waste and among his favorite examples is the Bellefont Nuclear Power Plant in Hollywood, Alabama, where construction began on twin reactors in 1974. Work was halted by TVA in 1988 in response to declining demand. Work on the $4.9 billion plant restarted in late 2011, but stalled again early in 2012. At one time, as many as 540 workers were employed at the facility. “There’s a nuclear power plant … built in the 70s,” Beeker said. “You know how much energy is produced? None. If you drive up to the plant, you would think it’s running. There are cars in the
parking lot. And you walk in and you sign in and you have to be dressed up to get into a nuclear plant and you go and it’s big. And the people say, ‘Well, this does this and this does this’ and it’s never made one ounce of electricity. People have gone to work at that plant and retired and never made an ounce of electricity. Retired on your money and mine. Not two or three. Lots of ‘em. “In Nevada, there’s a huge mountain out there called Yucca Mountain. (U.S. Sen.) Harry Reid (D-Nevada) sent billions to fit Yucca Mountain to take the nuclear wastes in fixing energy and put it in that mountain back in the 70s, early 80s. Billions have been spent. You know how much waste they’ve taken? Zero. Same amount that the nuclear plants in Alabama have produced. It’s the safest. We know that. The waste of the federal government is staggering. It’s beyond the average person’s ability to comprehend.” Beeker is a personable man with decidedly conservative views. He calls President Obama “an empty suit” and talks about the president’s purchase of a home in Dubai, a claim that has been rebuked by such sites as snopes.com, which says the story originated on a political conspiracy site. Still, Beeker says he will continue to talk about energy policy and government waste, particularly when they involve Alabama jobs. “I’m not going to be quiet,” Beeker said. “Debate it. Put it out there. That’s why I ran. I’m not embarrassed. There’s nothing they can do to me, but send me back home to the farm. Let ‘em send me. Until then, I’m not going to hush.” Before he became involved in politics as a member of the Greene County Commission in 1986, Beeker devoted all of his time to his cattle and catfish farming operations. He is a Greene County native. He and his wife, Teresa Inge Beeker, have been married for 41 years and have three children. Beeker was elected to the Public Service Commission in 2014.
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day at 1 p.m. and then take them back to Cooper just after 3 p.m. each day. “That is a pretty good walk from Cooper over to Russell, so we’ve had our goys running a bus route to get them there when the pool begins open swim,” Wilson said. “That way they can get in a couple of hours and we can get them back before our guys get off at 3:30. It’s not ideal, but we wanted to make sure any-
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un Festival 2016 dawns on Saturday. If you’ve participated in the previous three festivals, you know it’s a big deal here in the Lake Martin area. If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. This year Sun Festival, a project of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, will include in the neighborhood of 60 separate events held over the course of eight days. Sun Festival kicks off with the Little Miss/Miss Sun Festival pageant Saturday morning and the 5K Glow Run Saturday night. Sunday evening there’s a Family Fun Day at the Lake planned at Wind Creek State Park. The events really start piling up on Monday and the festival keeps rolling all week until the 59th event winds up with a bang next Saturday night in a concert by country star Jana Kramer and a massive fireworks show at Alexander City’s Sportplex. A 12-page special edition was distributed in this newspaper Saturday featuring all the information you need about each event. You can also see the special edition at www.alexandercitychamber.com or go by the Chamber of Commerce office and pick one up. If you have any questions, give the chamber a call at 256-2343461. Several events require preregistration, so make sure you look through the Sun Festival 2016 special edition and make a plan for everything you want to do this week. This festival is designed to have something for everyone. There’s lots of active events, lots of music, lots of good food, good times and community building togetherness. We expect many tourists will be visiting Alexander City this week, which will give our local economy a shot in the arm. So mark your calendar and get ready for an action-packed Sun Festival week!
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Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-2427100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
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.
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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am a retired U. S. Army Infantry officer who served on active duty for 28 years. I retired in December 1996. During this period I commanded combat infantry units from platoon through brigade size. Army Ranger. Army Paratrooper. I have learned two things from this experience. Leadership is a combat multiplier. That is not new or revolutionary. It is well documented that good leaders add value whether preparing units for combat or leading them in combat. Second, public education is also a combat multiplier. Wait a minute, what are you implying? This will require further thought and discussion. Educational activists, reformers and just plain “bashers” for the last 60 years have gone to great lengths to tell us how bad public education is and how it is failing our nation and students. They primarily use national test data to support their argument. I want to take one element of national power and refute this argument—military power. I served in the worst of times and the best of times in my 28 years. The worst of times? Returning from Vietnam to a country that scorned our military, spit on us as we traveled across country to our homes and next duty stations, ridiculed us in airports and public places, would not allow us on many college campuses in uniform and little or no support from our elected officials. This was a “gutted” military with low morale and a beaten-down mentality. It was the worst of times. The best of times began in the early 80’s. An all voluntary Army. High school graduates.
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New and better equipment. Soldiers serving for a higher purpose and sky-high morale. It didn’t happen overnight, but it was the beginning of a culture change. It was lead by strong leaders who had experienced the worst of times. There was tremendous advancement in the warfighting capabilities of our Armed Forces. We developed and deployed the most technically advanced war-fighting systems in the world. Our target-acquisition systems, fire-control systems, intelligence-gathering systems, tanks, artillery, airplanes, ships and individual soldier equipment is now the most technologically advanced in the world. Who operates these complex systems and makes them work as intended? Soldiers, airmen, marines and navy persons who graduated from our public schools. Private schools, prep schools and home schools do not supply our Armed Forces. The overwhelming majority of those serving in the best volunteer fighting force ever graduated from our public school systems across this nation. We have for the last 100 years been the most dominant military power on earth. We are the most economically advanced country on earth and the most technologically advanced. How can this be if our public education system is so bad and failing those we serve? So when some reformer from some “think
tank” far away tells you how bad public education is today, remind them that the most powerful military the world has known with the most technologically advanced war-fighting systems available stands ready to defend this nation filled with public school graduates. Do you want “test takers” or tough, competitive, creative, committed, dedicated, public school graduates to keep America great? Give me the public school graduate every time. I have witnessed first-hand what they can do in the “worst of times and the best of times”. Alabama is facing the critical decision of hiring our next State Superintendent of Education. We have experienced hard times the last eight years, but not the worst of times. A strong educational leader who has walked in the shoes of public educators and felt the sting of struggle is required to keep us from the worst of times. This is not the time for experimental leadership. This is not the time for on-the-job training. This is not the time for a “think tank” educational activist from far away. We need a leader who has been in the trenches; walked in the shoes of Alabama teachers, principals, and superintendents and experienced the hard times. The Armed Forces got it right in leader selection in the 80’s. We need to get it right on Aug. 4. We don’t have to experience the worst of times. Joe Windle is the Superintendent of the Tallapoosa County School System. He can be contacted at jwindle@ tallapoosak12.org.
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Dear Editor, If you didn’t attend Alexander City Theater II’s presentation of “Arsenic and Old Lace” you missed an outstanding play. Everything about the play
was first class. It was obvious that hours of work went into the performance by every cast member. The attention to detail (i.e., the set lighting, costuming, each character and their lines)
was amazing. What a wonderful addition to Alexander City. I congratulate you on a job well done. Myrna J. Walters Alexander City
National leaders need to learn real goal of Islam Dear Editor, Loretta Lynch, Attorney General, reportedly of sterling reputation, has now decided that to combat Isis “all we need is love.” Over 60 percent of the content of Islamic religious books tell Muslims how to treat non-Muslims, not how to be better Muslims. Many contributors on TV keep saying that terrorists are perverting Islamism. This is not perversion. This is Islam just like Mohammed would have played it! The only thing Mohammed would have done differently would have been to round up the survivors and sell them into slavery. That is how Muslims supported Jihad before oil was discovered. These are the devout Islamists. These are not misguided Islamists perverting their culture. Islamism is first a culture, secondly a legal system and third a religion. Every time someone who wants to be a better Islamist, starts reading the Koran,
the Sira, or Hadiths this is what they come up with. All sexually mature males are required to take part in Jihad either with weapons or by financial contributions. Women’s role is to produce as many children as possible. Killing, stealing, raping, lying and pedophilia are all acceptable. Everything we consider evil and wicked is fine with Muslims as long as it is perpetrated on non-Muslims. Islam has no Golden Rule, therefore treating nonMuslims or other religions with respect is not a consideration. Harming children is fine as long as they are not Muslim children. Remember the doublespeak after the Boston bombing when the Imams said, “Of course we don’t approve of harming innocents.” No one is innocent if they are not Muslim or their particular brand of Islamism. This is one of my problems with Muslims. How do you ever know when they are speaking the truth? If lying to
non-Muslims is OK, lying to your wife or neighbor is OK and leaders negotiating treaties in bad faith is OK, when are they telling the truth? Our civilian leaders ignore or refuse to learn about Islam creating an immense security breach. Military have been there, they understand, but they are hamstrung by the administration. It will take a lot more than love for Christians, Jews, Hindus, etc., to ever get along with Muslims because Muslims don’t want to get along. Muslims want to conquer and rule the world with every man, woman and child a Muslim. Right now they are conquering with migration. If our leaders are too dishonest and unwilling to learn what the goal of Islam is, we don’t have a chance to survive as Christians and a nation! Sherry Sellers Alexander City
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FLAG RETIREMENT: The Clay County VFW Post 9581 is holding a flag retirement ceremony July 22 at 4 p.m. at the Bibb Graves School. FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION: East Dale Realty, Attorney A.G. Wilson and Sonny’s Hot Dogs are inviting first responders, firefighters and law enforcement to have lunch Friday, July 22 at the paring lot surrounding the Alexander City Police Department from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal is to show appreciation to the dedicated public servants and the public is invited to come purchase a meal and support the first-responders.
July 22-23
will be served every Sunday for children. Vacation Bible School is for ages 3 years to 6th grade. July 25 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Are Ministerial Association will be Monday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Family Worship Center. The church is located at 1676 Sewell Street. There will be time for sharing, listening, learning, encouraging, strengthening, enjoying and praying. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information contact Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256-234-3371.
July 26-28
RODEO: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is hosting its 10th annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo July 22 and 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The PCA-sanctioned rodeo is run by Brett Woody, Bar W Rodeo Company.
CHURCH REVIVAL: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting revival services July 26-28 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Melvin Kelley is pastor. Guest speakers ill be Rev. Jimmy thomas, Rev. Henry Cooper and Rev. Clyde Fielder.
July 23
HEALTH FAIR: Weatherman James Spann will be at the Bibb Graves School July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a health fair.
BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting bingo night July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. GOSPEL SINGING: The Taylor Family Gospel Singers is celebrating 23 years of gospel singing at Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill Saturday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. BACK TO SCHOOL JAMBOREE: Free school supply starter packs will be given to area children July 23 at 10 a.m. at DARE Power Park. You must attend to receive your packs - Only 1 pack per child. This event is hosted by Adams Chapter OES #685 and Community Sponsors. Everyone is invited! SUMMER CONCERT: The First Presbyterian Church Choir will present their Annual Summer Concert Saturday, July 23 at 5 p.m. in the sanctuary. This year’s program will feature a wide variety of music ranging from Handel to Frankie Valli. Guest soloist will be Mr. Brink Norton from Charleston, SC (formerly from Alexander City). The church is located at 371 Jefferson Street. Admission is free. FOOTBALL CAMP: The 2016 Bridge Builders Youth Football Camp will be July 23 at the Sportplex. Former University of Alabama player Brad Ford and current University of Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster will be helping with the camp. The camp is for children ages 6-12 and cost $10. Lunch will be served and registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and the camp finishes up at 1 p.m. For mor information contact Hudson R. Hinton at 256-329-8782 or 256-750-1140.
July 24
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Submerged June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 127th Anniversary Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. The pastor is Melvin Irvin.
July 24- August 14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Salam Baptist Church in New Site is hosting Submerge Vacation Bible School July 24 and 31 and August 7 and 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meals
July 27
BIBLE SCHOOL: A Communitywide Bible School will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. The event is open to all in the community and Rev. Carl Kelly will be the featured speaker.
July 29
GOLF FUNDRAISER: The BRHS Boys and Girls Golf teams are hosting a golf tournament at Lakewinds Golf Course July 29 starting at noon. It is a four person scramble, each player gets three mulligans, a throw and a power drive. It costs $400 a team
Haven Memorial United Methodist Church will hold a homecoming celebration at the church located at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City. The celebration will begin at 3 p.m. Senior Pastor Paul Hillard will welcome guest speaker Roderick Williams to address the event.
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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.
August 11
BEREAVEMENT CAMP: Camp I Believe will be at Children’s Harbor July 29 - 31. It is a bereavement camp for children ages 7 - 14 that have lost a loved on. It is an overnight camp and is free for qualifying applicants. Contact Julia Bassett at Julia. Bassett@gentiva.com.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a finale for the summer reading program July 30 at the Sportplex Gym at 10 a.m. with games and a kids lunch. NIGHT IN PEARLS: The Gloria Boleware Show is hosting An Elegant Night in Pearls at the Passion Church July 30 at 6 p.m. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT: There will be a back to school event Saturday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Jeter Park in Opelika for children from Lee, Tallapoosa, Chambers counties. The kids will receive a word of encouragement for the school year and will also receive school supplies. Refreshments will be served. Children need to be accompanied by an adult or guardian. FAMILY REUNION: The Annual Mahan-Yates-Jarvis Family Reunion will be held at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall on July 30 at 11 a.m. Please bring your covered dishes and enjoy the fellowship with family and friends. CHURCH YARD SALE: Bethel Baptist Church on Youngs Ferry Road is hosting a yard sale July 30 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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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. 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.
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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 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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DIVING INTO SUN FESTIVAL Family Day at the Lake kicks off Sunday at Wind Creek State Park and throw that fellow right back in the water. Enjoy learning as Fish Tales Bait & Tackle’s B.J. Barnett teaches you how to identify your catch. Sun Festival 2016 is finally here and Oh, the Places You’ll Canoe (1-4 we couldn’t be more excited to bring p.m.): Local river guide and owner of 60 events to our community that stretch Off the Beaten Path Alabama, Chuck eight days from July 23-30. There’s Brown will teach you the love of canoeno question that Lake Martin is a huge ing and kayaking from the shores of attraction and source of recreation for Wind Creek. Learn how to navigate the people in Alexander City, Tallapoosa waters while sharing some laughs along County and all over the state. For that the way. All participants must wear a reason, the lake is a big part of Sun life jacket, so bring yours if you have Festival activities. Well, for that reason one. If not, some will be available to and also because it’s 95 degrees outside borrow. and some hydro-relief is much needed! Raising the Sail (1-4 p.m.): Join Dixie Family Day at the Lake is a great way Sailing Club for some hands-on instructo literally dive right into a week full of tional sailing. This family-friendly event fun. The event will be held on Sunday, introduces people of all ages to the joy July 24, at Wind Creek State Park from of sailing on Lake Martin. Life jackets 1-6 p.m. The park’s admission fee will will be available, but bring your own if be waived for the entire day, so pack you’d like. some refreshments, your beach bag and Beach Volleyball Tournament (1 bring the entire family. p.m.): Get the day started with some With a mix of laid-back lake activifriendly competition in the sand! Put ties and friendly competitions you’ll be your team together and enter the tourable to experience Wind Creek and Lake nament for a chance to win wristbands Martin in a variety of ways. for the Sun Festival finale Jana Kramer Hook ‘Em at Sun Festival (1-4 p.m.): Concert & Fireworks show. If you have a fishing rod, bring it with Mini Triathlon (2 p.m.): A combinayou and learn from the pros how to bait tion of running, biking and swimming your hook, cast your line and hook’em! through the grounds of Wind Creek, It’s catch-and-release so we’ll also teach but you don’t have to be an Ironman to you how to take your fish off the hook BY JACOB MEACHAM VP Business Development
compete in this version. We’re shortening the course to make it fun and competitive. Everyone races together but we’ll have different age division winners. Winners receive Sun Fest wristbands for the Sun Festival finale Jana Kramer Concert & Fireworks show. Canoe Race Me? (3 p.m.): Choose a partner to manhandle a cone or enter in the kayak division as an individual! Races will include a kids division, kayak/one-man canoe division and a team division. Winners will be awarded wristbands for the Sun Fstival finale Jana Kramer Concert & Fireworks show. Paddleboard Race (4 p.m): Bring your paddleboard and life jacket and join in the fun of the paddleboard race along the shores of Wind Creek! Winners receive wristbands for the Sun Festival finale Jana Kramer Concert & Fireworks show. Block Party (4-6 p.m.) Everyone’s invited! Join us at the Wind Creek pavilions near the silo for a community block party. Fire up the grills at the park or bring your own and grill some burgers and dogs while listening to Richard Murray and Rusty Brown perform some live summertime tunes! Doggin’ It at the Lake (5 p.m.): Enjoy one of summer’s favorite grilled treats
in a different way – a contest to see who can eat the most franks (including the bun) in three minutes. You must be 18 to compete. No cost to enter, bring your own Rolaids! If you’d like to sign up for anything or have questions, please call the Chamber at (256) 234-3461 or visit our website at www.alexandercitychamber. com. We look forward to seeing you out and about for Sun Festival 2016!
Wishing you a warm welcome to kick off Sun Festival
W
elcome to Sun Festival week in Alexander City. Kicking off this Saturday, July 23, with the Miss Sun Festival Pageant at Benjamin Russell High School followed by the Glow Run that evening, the Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch our Fourth Annual Sun Festival which includes 60 events over eight days. The foundation of this week-long event was to unite and celebrate our community. That purpose continues this year and I can’t think of a better time in our city, our nation and even our world to come together and celebrate with one another. In my opinion, this year’s Sun Festival could not have come at a better time. We encourage you to browse through the long list of events and find a few that pique your interest. Invite your family, friends and neighbors and celebrate together. On Sunday, July 24, we are hosting a Family Day at the Lake at Wind Creek State Park. If you’ve never been to Wind Creek, this is your chance to experience this wonderful, local treasure. All park entry fees will be waived for this special day and we will be hosting canoe and paddleboard races along with a mini triathlon and
ED COLLARI Chamber President
beach volleyball tournament. You can learn about sailing, fishing – all while enjoying live music and food. Speaking of food, we will also be hosting a hot dog eating contest. And this is just one day of eight days during Sun Festival. During the week, our treasure hunt will continue each morning along with a concert series at Strand Park to conclude every evening. We hope there is a little something for everyone. Whether it’s the Boot Scootin’ Boogie on Monday night, Motown Madness on Tuesday, Lip Sync Battle on Wednesday or Praise in the Park on Thursday, it’s a full week of family fun. Similar to the years preceding, we ramp up our nightly entertainment with another installment of the Battle of the Bands on the night of Friday, July 29, with the winner opening for Jana Kramer on Saturday evening, July 30, at the Sportsplex. These are just a handful of the
events the Chamber will be hosting throughout the week. Please review the entire list and join us as we celebrate our community and the people that make it so great. I’d like to personally thank our City Council and Mayor for their continued support of the Sun Festival. Chief Robinson and his team at the police department are extremely helpful in making sure all events are run smoothly and safely. Of course, Sun Festival would not be possible without the support of the business community and all of our great sponsors. Including the Chamber staff, our ambassadors and event organizers, there are hundreds of others that assist with making it such an amazing week. Let’s reward everyone’s support, hard work and dedication by coming together this week and celebrating our city, our community and our people. After all, it’s the people that make Alexander City great! I hope everyone enjoys the Fourth Annual Sun Festival and I look forward to seeing each of you throughout the week. Collari is the president and CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce.
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2016 Sun Festival Glow Run makes a run for it July 23 By CARLA CULLIGAN Membership Services Director
The Glow Run is back again! Everyone is getting their sneakers, strollers and glow sticks out for the big event. Word is, Cubby and Dr. Doug already have the wheelchair, a bucket of chicken and a gallon of milk on standby. If you are a serious competitor, start pushing harder. Darrius Woody, the winner of the event for the last three years is back again. His buddies from college are back again too, trying to knock him out of first place for the first time. The Glow Run is the second of more than 60 events and we will not stop until we see Jana Kramer and the Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 30. If you do not already know about the Glow Run, it is a 5K course that begins at Strand Park and takes you on an enjoyable run or walk through parts of town and ends back at the bottom of Strand Park where the fire truck will be waiting for you. There are plenty of cheerleaders and water stations along the way to keep you going. Pre-register at the Chamber today! You will be guaranteed a T-shirt. The cost is $25 to register, or you can go to our webpage at www. alexandercitychamber.com to register. The night of the event registration is $30 and begins at 8 p.m. The race gets going at 9 p.m. Music in the park follows the run.
2016 SUN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, July 23: Little Miss/Miss Sun Festival Pageants 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. BRHS Auditorium Monster Mural 8 a.m. Strand Park Glow in the Dark 5K 8 p.m. Strand Park Sunday, July 24: Monster Mural 8 a.m. Strand Park Family Day at the Lake 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Hook ‘Em at Sun Festival 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Oh the Places You’ll Canoe 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Raising the Sail 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Beach Volleyball Tournament 1 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Mini Triathlon 2 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Canoe Race Me? 3 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Paddleboard Race 4 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Block Party 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wind Creek State Park Doggin’ It at the Lake 5 p.m. Wind Creek State Parl
Final leg of Sun Festival promises to be a star-studded finale By KIM DUNN Director of Marketing and Special Events
The final hooray of the Fourtg Annual Sun Festival kicks off bright and early downtown with the MainStreet Farmers Market, Car Show, Motorcycle Ride and PATH Healthy Recipe Challenge on Saturday, July 30. In the event it isn’t finished you can swing by Strand Park to help us complete Super Sketch before we move it over to the stadium for the final concert. While there is a nominal charge to enter a car in the Car Show or participate in the Motorcycle Ride, all of these events are free to attend. If you would rather start your day off with a cruise around Lake Martin, call Paige Patterson to reserve your seat On the Pontoon at either 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Starting at noon the day transitions over to the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex and I’m not sure you can pack much more fun into one $20 wristband. Following is the schedule of events for the afternoon.
Noon – 6pm Summer Tailgate & BBQ Cook-Off Noon – 3pm Jeep Show 1 – 5pm Cornhole Tournament 6pm Gates Open for Jana Kramer Concert & Fireworks The motorcycle riders will make their way to the Sportplex for a showing of their bikes once they complete their ride. Similar to the Car Show and Motorcycle Ride, there is an additional nominal charge to put your Jeep in the show or participate in the Cornhole Tournament. But the $20 wristband allows you entrance into this entire afternoon worth of events! Food vendors including Firetruck BBQ will be available throughout the afternoon and evening. Complete details for the events of this day as well as the entire week can be found in the official Sun Festival publication. You can pick up your copy at many area businesses or stop by to see us at the Chamber of Commerce where you can also buy your Sun Festival T-shirt and wristbands.
Monday, July 25: Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 6:05 a.m. Tallapoosa County Monster Mural 8 a.m. Strand Park KidsFest Tumble Fun 9 a.m. – 12 Noon Top Flight Gymnastics Hanging Out at the Home 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Area Nursing Homes Dawg-Gawn Good Parade 5:30 p.m. Strand Park Boot Scootin’ Boogie in the Park 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Strand Park Tuesday, July 26: Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 6:05 a.m. Tallapoosa County Monster Mural 8 a.m. Strand Park KidsFest Taking Care of Me 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Strand Park Bingo 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Jake’s Show Me the Movie 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Playhouse Cinemas Show Your Colors 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Strand Park Hittin’ the Links 5:30 p.m. Lakewinds Golf Course Motown Madness in the Park 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Strand Park Wednesday, July 27: Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 6:05 a.m. Tallapoosa County Monster Mural 8 a.m. Strand Park KidsFest Tribal Celebration 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Strand Park KidsFest Magic and a Message 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cooper Rec. Center PATH Finders Alzheimer’s Forum
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ALL ABOUT HORSES
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For centuries, horses have been an important part of human society. They have been used for work purposes, transportation, sports, and for show. Until the automobile became available to all people, horses were a major source of transportation. Today, the power of an automobile is still referred to as its “horsepower.” There are many different breeds of horses, but they are divided into three main categories: ponies, light horses, and heavy horses. A pony is a small horse with shorter legs and a stout body. Ponies are very strong for their size and are good horses for riding training. A light horse is a horse that is typically fast and nimble. Thoroughbreds, the elite racing horses, are light horses. A heavy horse, also known as a draft horse, is a larger horse, mostly used for work, such as the large Clydesdale. Perhaps the most famous horse is the white Lipizzaner. These horses are known for their graceful movements, and when trained well, they almost appear to be dancing. Many of them are white in color, although they can dark as well. The largest horses in the world today are draft horses, such as the Clydesdales, Belgians, and the Shires. The smallest horse known today is the Falabella from Argentina. Horses are popular among children. The rocking horse is a very old toy still enjoyed today. Ornate and colorful replicas of horses are made for carousels and for some children the ultimate pet would be a pony. Horses have also been at the center of many works of literature, such as The Black Stallion and Black Beauty. A horse represents the Knight piece on a chessboard.
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– Devil’s Backbone, Eagle Creek, Goldville and Eagle Creek. It not only details the cotton bust in the South and how the gold boom helped to ease its pain until the miners mostly left for the richer strikes in California in 1849, but it also details the opening in 1905 of the Hillabee Gold Mining Company, which operated until 1916 when chemicals for the operations became difficult to obtain and men left for the military and higher wages. In 1933 the Hog Mountain Mining and Milling Co., in which Benjamin Russell was a chief investor, opened. It met its undoing thanks to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which banned child labor, raised the minimum wage to 25 cents an hour and reduced the workweek to 44 hours. The book tells about the perils of mining, too. Undoubtedly, gold mining attracted quite the rough element. One Cleburne County miner cleaned over 11 pounds of gold in a single day before being killed in a fight later the same day. Buck Patterson, a miner at Hog Mountain, jumped down the mine elevator to get away from the sheriff pursuing him after he’d been in a fight. He eventually gave up. He was arrested, but never convicted. He got a position as a deputy sheriff, got in trouble again and when the law came to get him, this time he had killed three men. Walls earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education at Auburn University at Montgomery and a master’s degree in liberal arts with a minor in history from Auburn University. She has taught at Auburn, Benjamin Russell, Central Alabama Community College and Phoenix Online.
book release earlier this month by The History Press. The book spans a century of gold mining in Alabama, the last southern Piedmont state in which gold was discovered. “In researching the topic, I interviewed the old timers who worked in the Depression Era,” said Walls. “They were proud of the opportunity to earn a regular pay check. People like Llewellyn Green, who was one of the first three to work at Hog Mountain and one of the last three to leave when the Hog Mountain Mining and Milling Company, closed in 1937 due to the wage-an-hour pay increase and the refusal of the investors to pay the extra money. Llewellyn had three brothers Carl, Wallace, and Willie, who worked at the mine, in different jobs, such as drillers, muckers, and carpenters. Their mother Miss Eula and Mr. Zack Green ran a boarding house for miners.” The rush for gold in the southern Piedmont states predated that of the California rush by decades, according to Walls. “Prospectors, land investors, politicians, farmers, itinerant preachers, con men and outright scoundrels” found their way to the gold fields of the Appalachians, including Alabama, which were rife with activity. The sources of the gold in these southern states were the intermittent veins of the Wedowee Schist, which reached as far south as Randolph, Tallapoosa and Talladega counties. The most productive decade of gold production in Alabama was 1904 through 1913, during which approximately $270,000 worth of gold was mined. That period is roughly the time of operation of the Hillabee Gold Mining Company. The book talks about Tallapoosa County’s four gold mining districts
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ver since the college football season wrote us a “Dear John” letter in January, I have missed it. Missed it so much that I am willing to change. You hear me, college football? I am willing to change. I promise to treat you better, not drink as much… or even drink more if that’s what you want. Whatever it takes; just come back to me. Anywhoop, putting that desperate, mini-emotional breakdown aside for the time being and segueing into something completely random, below are the five games that will undoubtedly determine the SEC champ for next season (outside of the SEC title game of course which is really the only one that will determine the champ, but I assumed you’d know that). 5. Auburn/ Texas A&M, Sept. 17 … This one may not decide the ultimate champ so much as it decides which of these two teams’ respective coaches gets to stay another year. Both the Ags and Tigers will probably already have a loss coming into this Saturday (A&M to UCLA and Auburn to Clemson) and either Kevin Sumlin’s or Gus Malzahn’s seat will be scorching should they start the season 1-2. 4. Alabama/ Ole Miss, Sept. 17 … Hey, that’s a big weekend. The Tide has won the SEC each of the last two year despite having lost to the Rebels in each, but I doubt they can three-peat that feat. Meanwhile, if Ole Miss can keep the streak going against Alabama, it may be a jumping off point to an unprecedented, historic, championship season… Juuuuuust before the NCAA clamps down. 3. Tennessee/ Florida, Sept. 24 … I keep hearing people say, ‘Tennessee is the preseason champ every year.” Actually the Vols haven’t been predicted to be in the SEC title game since 2006. For some reason, they have absorbed the “overrated” moniker though. Chin up, UT; you have a chance to actually BE overrated this season as every prognosticator this side of Knoxville thinks you’ll moonwalk to Atlanta. For that to happen, though, it starts with beating your arch-nemesis, Florida — which, as you know, you haven’t beaten in the last 12 tries. But who is counting? 2. Georgia/ Ole Miss, Sept. 24 … This cross-divisional game comes at a weird time for both squads. It is right after the ‘Bama game for Ole Miss and it is the week before the Tennessee game for Georgia. In other words, the Rebs may be on the tail end of a letdown and the Dawgs may be looking ahead. Neither team can really afford the loss to have SEC title aspirations. 1. Alabama/ LSU, Nov. 5 ... Was there any doubt? It is highly conceivable that both teams come in undefeated. If that is the case, given the recent nasty history between the schools and the fact that Les Miles has lost to Nick Saban five straight times, expect an especially rowdy crowd in Tiger Stadium that night. You don’t even wanna know what “especially rowdy” means in Tiger Stadium. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
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Timmy Lawson practicies during Benjamin Russell High School’s summer conditioning recently. Wearing No. 7 jersey, he is set to play both offense and defense.
Timmy Lawson’s versatility for the Wildcats taking shape But Lawson’s power doesn’t end there. The 5-foot, 11-inch, 165-pound athNo matter who will have lete can do some dampossession of the pigskin this age on the defense too. fall when Benjamin Russell High School takes to the field, That’s evidenced in his senior Timmy Lawson is set to making 24 solo tackles be a force to be reckoned with. over 11 games in 2015, as well as 14 assists. Plus, “Timmy is an athlete,” said Lawson made four intercepWilcats head coach Danny tions and deflected five passes Horn. The key to Lawson’s athleti- throughout the season. That’s serious stoppage cism is his agility. indeed. “Great stop and go speed,” Lawson, who wears jersey Horn said. That translates to the safety’s No. 7, played defensive back last year, which was his first ability to easily change direcseason with the Wildcats. tion on the field. By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
According to Horn, Lawson gained momentum as the season progressed. “He really started to play with some confidence toward the end of the year,” the coach said. Now Lawson is primed and ready for the 2016 season. “We worked with him some in the spring,” Horn said. With that work under his belt, Lawson is looking to galvanize his presence on defense. “My goals are looking at D2 or maybe D1,” Lawson said. He also intends to keep improving his own game, all
the way around. “I want to be a better leader and be a better player on and off the field,” Lawson said. Horn is looking to take advantage of that drive by ramping up Lawson’s versatility by cultivating his talent on both offense and defense. “He may see a little time at quarterback, wide receiver and wing back this year,” the coach said. With this plan in motion, Lawson is set to make his mark for BRHS this season, regardless of which side of the snap he’s on.
AC Sparks take second at national championship By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The AC Sparks girls travel basketball team participated in Youth Basketball of America Nationals tournament. The Alexander City-based team joined 125 fifth-11th-grade teams from across the nation, Puerto Rico and Mexico for the July 10-16 tourney. “They spent a week in Orlando,” Williams said. There the team completed in the 10U11U high school girls division. “The AC Sparks lost the championship game to the Slidell Sparks from Louisiana and received runner-up in the tournament,” Williams said. In addition, individual team members earned honors. “The AC Sparks Chynne Allen, Jamia Graham, Zakkiah Lyons, Breanna Smith and Brooklyn Edwards won runner-up in the five-man shooting team challenge skills event,” Williams said. “The AC Sparks Jaaliya Caldwell and Aurielle Turner won runner-up in the two-man shooting challenge skills event.” Several AC Sparks athletes were also set apart by other coaches and teams participating in the national championship. “The AC Sparks LaHope Westbrook made YBOA Nationals All Tournament team,” Williams said. “Jaaliya Caldwell made YBOA Nationals All Tournament team, and Zakkiah Lyons made YBOA Nationals Most Improved Player/ Sportsmanship Award Team. The nationals also recognized players with academic awards.” The coach expressed pride in all of the girls’ performance. “They really represented all of our
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AC Sparks celebrate finishing runner up in the Youth Basketball of America 10U-11U high school girls division in Orlando, Florida. The team includes Chynne Allen, Jamaia Graham, Zakkiah Lyons, Breanna Smith, Brooklyn Edwards, Jaaliya Caldwell, Aurielle Turner and LaHope Westbrook. Coaches are Rod Williams and Nikki Caldwell.
schools well,” Williams said. That representation got AC Sparks some extra notice throughout the championship. “They had colleges and talent scouts from all over the country looking at them,” Williams said. The Alexander City-based team also engaged in international relations while at the tourney. “The girls got a chance to meet people from all over the world,” Williams said. Of course, there was time to enjoy the sights, as well. “They did get a chance to go to one of the theme parks,” Williams said. The AC Sparks team is made up of athletes from Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend and Sylacauga high schools. “Those kids that want to improve their skills and to do better during the regular school season,” said AC sparks coach Rod
Williams. But the YBPOA league teaches participants about more than basketball. “We try to teach a lot of character, academics and about life,” said Williams, who coaches along with Nikki Caldwell. Their season of play led to the invitation to play in Florida. “It was based on the strength of their summer league schedule,” Williams said. “The national tournament invite is awarded by a YBOA national tournament selection committee.” The coach said the support of those in Tallapoosa and Talladega counties made this experience possible for the athletes. “The AC Sparks coaches and players would like to that the community, parents, churches, New Millennium Inc., Thomas Coley and others for supporting our youth,” Williams said.
Alex City 10U continues fighting for regional championship By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Alexander City 10U baseball team was headed into Monday night’s action 2-1 in the Babe Ruth Southwest Regional Tournament in Pampa,
Texas. In the double elimination tourney, the team won their first game Saturday against Hi Plains, Texas by a score of 11-1. Sunday Alex City fell into the loser’s bracket when they lost
to Mountain Home, Arkansas by a score of 13-6. This morning Alex City rallied by defeating Louisiana 8-1. The state champs were set to play their next game at 6:30 p.m. Monday. However, results
of the game were not available at press time. Only three games remain in the tournament, two today and one Wednesday, which will determine the regional championship.