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No shortage of holiday events planned in area STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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The Hackneyville Fireworks Bash is set for Saturday with music including the sounds of Rexton Lee beginning at 4 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks show set for just after dark. This is one of several events scheduled around the area this Independence Day weekend.
Are you still finalizing your holiday weekend plans? If a trip to the beach or an extended vacation is not in the cards for you, relax. There are plenty of events scheduled right here close to home for you along with your family and friends to take in to help celebrate Independence Day. From parades, music, great food and plenty of fireworks check out the events planned in the Lake Martin region.
Martin! Celebrate the grand opening of the new Chuckwalla pizza kitchen as you spend your Friday This Friday’s free concert on the night singing and dancing under Russell Crossroads Town Green the stars. will feature Rexton Lee from 6:30 July 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Bring coolers, blankets, chairs, kids and pets for Russell Crossroads live music, lawn games and time Community Garden Club with family and friends. Pancake Breakfast The Russell Crossroads July 1 Community Garden Club members will be up early cooking panAlabama Avenue at Chuck’s Alabama Avenue is so excited cakes for all to enjoy at the Artist’s to kick off 4th of July weekend at See EVENTS • Page 3 Chuck’s Marina on beautiful Lake
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Law officials preach safety on area roads By MITCH SNEED Editor
The Independence Day weekend is traditionally a time when people travel to gather with friends and celebrate America’s freedom. Local, county and state officials say that as residents prepare to begin the celebration, they need to remember a few simple things to make sure that the weekend is memorable for the right reasons rather than tragedy. “This is a festive time and we want everyone to enjoy themselves this holiday weekend,” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said. “At the same time we remind people to be safe and attentive as they travel and that driving under the influence will not be tolerated in Tallapoosa County. “If you plan to indulge, think ahead and designate a driver. Alcohol on the roads or on the water can be a deadly combination. Let’s make this a great, safe holiday.” See SAFETY • Page 3
City water supply beats EPA benchmark for the year
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ne of the sure signs that Independence Day has almost arrived in Alexander City is the annual Jacob’s Ladder Patriotic Parade where students at First United Methodist Church’s daycare dress in red, white and blue and make the trek down Green Street to downtown. Above, Sophia Barrett, David Davenport, Kayla Hayes and Hvala Collari user in the holiday weekend Thursday morning. Right, teacher Glenda Hill holds hands with a student along the parade route.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized the Alexander City Water Department for its thorough testing program for the area’s drinking water. EPA Chief of Grants and Drinking Water Protection Becky Allenbach recently sent the city a letter of recognition for excellence in maintaining the purity of the water supply. “Please accept my congratulations on your success in meeting goals set by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management for optimized drinking water treatment plant performance for turbidity during 2015,” Allenbach wrote. “In meeting the goals, you provided customers of your system with protection against waterborne disease extending above and beyond regulatory requirements. Your success represents a commitment to the standards of excellence that is integral to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Area-Wide Optimization Program.” The EPA’s Area-Wide Optimization Program See WATER • Page 3
Wind Creek expects capacity crowd for Fourth of July weekend By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Park Manager Bruce Adams and his crew at Wind Creek State Park are preparing for yet another potential record weekend at the 1,445-acre facility south of Alexander City. “They’re coming,” said Adams of the influx of campers he expects to begin arriving on Sunday. “We’ll have a turnover this weekend with some folks leaving, but, at the same time they’re leaving, we’ll have folks showing up to stay through the Fourth. We already have a few here that are staying through.” The crowd Adams
expects for the Fourth will come on the heels of what was a record Memorial Day weekend in May. Once a bit of a hidden jewel among Alabama’s 22 state parks, Wind Creek is becoming more widely known and renowned. Recently, the park was awarded TripAdvisor’s 2016 Certificate of Excellence award, which celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great traveler reviews on the TripAdvisor website. Certificate of Excellence winners include accomCliff Williams / The Outlook modations, eateries and attractions located all over Travellers set up camp for the Fourth of July Weekend at Wind Creek State Park. Campers particiSee WIND CREEK • Page 3 pate in a contest to determine who has the most patriotic camp site.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m concerned about a photo my uncle posted to Facebook. It features my two female cousins, ages 6 and 2, shirtless. I know no harm was intended in posting the photo, as they are both adorable girls. However, I find it inappropriate that the 6-year-old -- who is going into first grade -- was shirtless in the photo. Now that it is on the internet, it could be easily seen by a pedophile. How do I express my concern to my uncle about this without coming off like I am trying to parent for him? I’m only 17 and don’t want to overstep my boundaries, but as a caring family member, I am concerned. -- NIECE IN COLORADO DEAR NIECE: Because you are nervous about approaching your uncle about this, consider discussing your concerns with the children’s mother. If your uncle is a single parent, then mention it to your own parents and, if they agree with you, ask them to mention to your uncle that his semi-nude pictures on the web may endanger his daughters.
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Funeral service for Mr. John E. Tuck 73 of Alexander City, AL; Saturday, July 2, 2016; 11 a.m.; Armour’s Memorial Chapel, Alexander City, AL Burial in Mt. Sinai Church Cemetery.
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unhealthy. How can I help this family and these little ones? Should I just come out and say what’s on my mind -- that yelling at them undermines their selfesteem and does no good whatsoever? -- KIND NEIGHBOR IN MICHIGAN DEAR KIND NEIGHBOR: Have a chat with your neighbor about it, if you can manage it without coming across as judgmental (i.e., accusing her of “undermining their self-esteem”). When you do, tell her you know she is carrying a lot of responsibility on her shoulders and she may be yelling because she’s stressed. Then offer to watch the grandchildren for her once or twice a month, so she can have some quiet time for herself. If you do, you would be doing her and her grandchildren a great favor.
work that no serious situations arise because I’m afraid I won’t be able to handle them correctly. Many people have suggested I further my education and become an RN, but I feel it would be a waste because I don’t feel smart enough. What should I do? -- WARY IN OHIO DEAR WARY: I think you should challenge yourself and take some of those classes to further your education. If you do well in them, continue. If not, you can look for another line of work then. However, before you do anything else, please talk with a licensed mental health professional to get to the reasons for your low self-esteem. Those feelings of inadequacy may be what are holding you back and preventing you from enjoying the important work you do.
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Mr. Heyward Clanton 1933 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mr. Heyward Clanton, 83, of Dadeville, will be Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Coker and Bro. Miles Crouch will officiate. Burial will follow in the Fellowship Cemetery - Buttston. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Clanton passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center. He was born on February 23, 1933 in Buttston, Alabama to Dewey Winford (Buster) Clanton and Annie L. Clanton. He loved country music and was a musician. He was a big jokester and enjoyed being with family and friends. Mr.
Mrs. Lurie Cotney Nolen 1916 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Lurie Cotney Nolen, 100, of New Site, will be Friday, July 1, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Nolen passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on June 20, 1916 in New Site, Alabama to William Homer Cotney and Laura Odelia Cotney. Mrs. Nolen was an active member of New Site United Methodist Church. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed sewing and designing. She was also a wonderful cook and was famous for her caramel cakes and homemade bread. She loved to tend to her flowers and enjoyed having a garden every year. She loved her family dearly from her children to her great-great grandchildren and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Neal of Woodstock, GA; son, James Anon (Francesca) Nolen of Brinnon, WA; daughter-in-law, Evie Mae Nolen of New
Clanton enjoyed old cars, antiques, and growing flowers. He was a great animal lover. He is survived by his wife, Amie Marie Clanton of Dadeville; sons, Tommy Glenn Clanton of Jacksons Gap and Jason L. Clanton (Angie) of Alexander City; daughters, Charlotte Ann Gould (Jay) of Jacksons Gap and Tina C. Pitts (Barry) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Timothy Glenn Clanton (Megan), Brett Lynn Clanton, Alison Brooke Clanton, Eddie Baker, Blake Gilliland, Heather Clanton, Ashley Clanton; and great-grandchild, Braxton Joseph Clanton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Site; grandchildren, Howard Bradley (Melinda) Neal, Laura Elizabeth (Thomas Brandon) Catledge, Michael (Sarah) Nolen, Chris Nolen, Laureen Nolen; four stepgrandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; brothers, Lozal (Kathaleen) Cotney of New Site and Noal (Kathrene) Cotney of Wilsonville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jessie Mac Nolen; son, McWayne Nolen; son-in-law, Howard Wilford Neal, Jr.; sisters, Dorothy Williams and Naomi Price; and brother, Comer D. Cotney. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Shelley E. Burns Funeral service for Mr. Shelley E. Burns of Jacksons Gap, Alabama will be Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Miracle Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Bethelem Baptist Church Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
grandchildren and how proud she was of them. She was an avid Auburn fan, political insider and took pride in caring for others. Funeral Service for Mrs. Alice Lee She is survived by her son, Mike Fielding, 87, of Rockford, will be Saturday, Fielding (Melanie) of Rockford; daughter, July 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Rockford Vicky Bolds (George) of Cordova, TN; Baptist Church. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officigrandchildren, Weldon Bolds, Alex Bolds, ate. She will lie In State for one hour prior Andrew Bolds, Tanner Fielding, Payton to the service at the Church. Burial will Fielding, and Ashton Fielding; sister, Mary follow in the Rockford City Cemetery. The Blankenship of Alexander City; and greatfamily will receive friends on Friday, July 1, grandchild, John Christian Blankenship. 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney She was preceded in death by her parFuneral Home. ents and husband, Judge Jasper Fielding. Mrs. Fielding passed away on Thursday, Flowers will be accepted or memorial June 30, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. contributions may be given to the American She was born on February 26, 1929 in Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, Alexander City, Alabama to Kyle Curtis TX 75284-0692. Funderburk and Deedie L. Funderburk. Memorial messages may be sent to the She was a member of the Rockford Baptist family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Church. She loved to be outside. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowRadney Funeral Home is in charge of ers. Mrs. Fielding loved her family very the arrangements. much and lived to tell stories about her
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Events Alexander City Water Department’s John Meadows said that water testing is a primary focus and was glad to see that the quality of the area’s water testing received recognition. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
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sets standards for the turbidity of a municipality’s drinking water. The EPA along with the Alabama Department of Environmental requires water systems to test for turbidity at regular intervals throughout each day. Turbidity is the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by large numbers of individual particles that are generally invisible to the naked eye, similar to smoke in air. The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality. “The plain way to explain it is the measuring the particles in the water,” Alexander City Water Department’s John Meadows said. “All water has some particles in the water. They consider .30 or 30 per thousand acceptable. We hold ourselves to a .10 or 10 particles per thousand. “We had a pretty good track record over the past year and it’s always nice for someone to notice that the hard work is paying off.” A pretty good track record? Meadows may have understated the accomplishment. Records show that the city water sup-
ply tested in the .10 level in 97.6 percent of its test and were under the .30 100 percent of the time. Meadows said after a year where the system battled issues with smell related to algae, the recognition shows the efforts are working. This is about the same time last year when the algae issues arose. The hot, dry weather means that the algae level in Lake Martin does rise naturally. Meadows said that employees and technicians have been keeping a close eye and started well in advance in using the chemical regimen prescribed to combat the issue. “Copper sulfate is one of the main elements that is used,” Meadows said. “We have really been working hard. There is more algae in the lake water now. But our tests show that it’s clear in the drinking water. We hope to keep it that way.” Alexander City is also one of the main water suppliers for other municipalities and water systems throughout Tallapoosa County.
Wind Creek the world that have continually delivered a superior customer experience. As a result of its increased notoriety and the desire of those campers who have enjoyed the Wind Creek experience previously to return, Adams said the park has already made all the reservations it will make for the July 4 weekend. “We have 586 campsites and when we get 300 reservations for a single weekend, we’ll cut them off,” said Adams. “After that it’s everything on a first-come, firstserved basis. Well, we’re already at our maximum of 300 reservations for the Fourth of July weekend. We expect those who haven’t reserved and are looking for the best spots to start coming in on Sunday.” Adams said the park is normally full when July 4 falls near a weekend, like this year when the Fourth is on a Monday. He said that hasn’t always been the case when the holiday falls in the middle of the week, but that when it does, stays by campers are normally longer. “We’ll fill up if the holiday is near a weekend, but we’ll sometimes max out at 450-500 campers when it’s in the middle of the week,” Adams said. “But those 450 or so will stay more nights on average.” Asked whether it’s more beneficial for the park to have the holiday fall on a weekend or in the middle of the week, Adams said, “It all pretty much evens out.” Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein said the way that Wind Creek and other parks performed over Memorial Day is an encouraging sign. “Several parks had a good month in May, and several parks thought that this year’s Memorial Day weekend set new records for attendance,” Lein said. “That weekend was also the first significant test of the new site-specific reservation option and the parks reported that it performed smoothly. Peak events like that and the 4th are our most trying times as inevitably the demand outpaces our supply of campsites at our most popular
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parks like Wind Creek. “As we work through our present financial challenges, we look forward to eventually being able to plan for campground renovations and where warranted, potential expansion.” And the park continues to make improvements where possible. In 2015, Wind Creek completed renovation of 39 waterfront campsites, adding concrete pads, sewer hookups, 50-amp electrical hookups and Dish satellite reception. The park also added a new seawall around its silo area as an erosionprevention measure. Lein announced in March that Wind Creek would soon be the site of a new aerial adventure attraction developed and managed by Screaming Eagle Adventures of Banning Mills, Georgia. The adventures – which could include a zipline, rope course and other activities – are expected to have little impact on the park’s natural environment, but to bring additional visitors to the park for their enjoyment. Screaming Eagle developed and maintains the world’s longest zipline course in Banning Mills, which attracts 30,000 visitors per year. Wind Creek was originally a private recreation facility for Russell Corp. employees and their families. Robert A. Russell, the founder and director of Wind Creek, began to see the need to open the recreation area to the general public. After Russell’s death in 1969, the State of Alabama purchased the area with the stipulation that the park would be completely renovated and operated as a state park. Wind Creek State Park became a reality due to the dedication of Robert A. Russell’s love for nature and the preservation of its natural resources. On May 29, 1982 the park was re-opened to the public after being closed for a three-year renovation which cost $5 million. All old facilities were completely removed and new designs were built.
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Alexander City Police Department Chief Willie Robinson said with increased traffic, safety is dependent on the basics. “It’s nothing fancy, just the basics,” Robinson said. “It’s about obeying the speed limit, wearing seatbelts, being mindful of the conditions, look out for the other guy and to be attentive and don’t text and drive. “And whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. Plan ahead. It’s just not worth risking your life or the life of another by getting being the wheel if you are impaired.” The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency also announced this week that it is participating in two national campaigns: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Operation Dry Water (ODW). ODW is a boating under the influence awareness and enforcement campaign. “Safety is always a priority, particularly as Independence Day weekend festivities may involve alcohol and may result in traffic or boating crashes, injuries and fatalities,” Alabama’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Stan Stabler said in a released statement. “By all means, have fun. Just designate a driver to get you home safely, whether on the water or roadway.” State Troopers will bolster enforcement on Alabama roadways efforts beginning Friday, July 1, and running through midnight Monday, July 4. During the 2015 Fourth holiday travel period, Troopers investigated five fatalities on roadways and two boating fatalities. “We look forward to joining our county and municipal law enforcement partners to reduce injuries and deaths during this holiday period by enforcing traffic, boating and alcoholic beverage laws,” Stabler said.
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ayor Charles Shaw was convicted and sentenced Wednesday for assaulting Councilman Tony Goss after an April 25 city council meeting. Shaw’s defense maintained that the crime was the culmination of years of Councilman Goss – who wants to be mayor – goading Shaw – who is mayor. Goss’ verbal swings finally broke through Shaw’s ability to control himself on that now infamous evening, the defense would have you believe. The judge didn’t see it that way. As one well-known local judge put it, “This isn’t the Old West and there is no ‘them are fightin’ words’ defense in the law.” If there was anything good to come out of Wednesday’s airing of the city’s dirty laundry in front of a judge, it was the stern words of visiting Judge Clay Tinney of Randolph County. The judge didn’t know any of the witnesses or combatants from Adam’s housecat. But it didn’t take him long to figure out that this whole episode more resembled two junior high boys fighting over a pony-tailed blonde than city leaders trying to fix the financial woes of a city. “It’s obvious that you all have some serious issues going on here,” Tinney said. “No doubt about that. I think it’s terrible that we have two adults that are involved in the leadership of the city involved in an incident like this. …You all got to put this behind you and move on for the good of the city.” It’s debatable if a single syllable of what the judge said sank in. Moments after the proceedings, our mayor was filmed clowning with a news camera, sticking his nose, face and hand in the camera, while the councilman made no comment and still maintained that a potential civil suit was “up to his attorney.” Did anyone learn a lesson? Hasn’t the city suffered enough embarrassment? Apologies, forgiveness and words come easy, but we believe that actions speak much louder than the lip service the residents have been getting so far. Get it together and act like adult leaders who were trusted by the people should. The residents of Alexander City are sick and tired of this and deserve better!
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Officials T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Steve Robinson Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 1225 Warren Circle, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-825-8403. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. Her daytime phone number is 825-6914 and her evening phone Emma Jean Thweatt number is 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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Friday, July 1, 2016
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ere we are in the midst of one of my favorite holidays, the Fourth of July! I love the bunting, flags, music, fireworks and patriotism that define this celebration. In my humble opinion John Phillip Sousa should have been elected president just because of his marching music. I may play one of his pieces while we take the offering this Sunday. The Washington Post March ought to rattle a few cages and even wake up a couple of nodding deacons. Another aspect of this glorious heritage is the fireworks. I do love these pyrotechnics in full display. Over the years I’ve shot off enough bottle rockets to launch a Saturn V rocket. There’s just something about the rocket’s red glare as it lands on the roof of my house and burns a hole in it. My sweet wife has designated herself as the fire brigade every time I come in with these bombs that burst in the air. I just wish she wouldn’t squirt me so much; supposedly, by mistake. So, I’ve been storing up fireworks all year in anticipation of this wonderful celebration of freedom. I expect my $19.95 worth of fireworks ought to last a long time and really make an impression. With almost $20 of explosives it should look like Shock and Awe over Baghdad. Yes sir, you have to
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be a really big spender if you want really big results. Oh, before I forget, this doesn’t include the three packs of sparklers I bought on sale last year. This just gets better all the time, doesn’t it? I called my sons about my great cache of fireworks and they both just laughed. I guess they were so impressed and excited they couldn’t help themselves. Then they agreed that my fireworks display ought to be memorable. My youngest son said I ought to just light a candle and put it on the end of the pier. Sometimes I think those boys have a lot of their mother’s sarcasm in them. To make sure I wasn’t being too conservative I dropped by one of the local firework’s trailers to check things out. My boys must have called them because they snickered when I mentioned my vast trove of fireworks. The man showed me a basic kit for what he called a “real display.” Heavenly day, it cost more than the Spanish-American War and had more black powder in it than Daniel Boone shot up in his life time. I’m beginning
to think that Thanksgiving ought to be my favorite holiday. It’s easy to talk about a commitment to something and then see the cost and back away. Jesus even reminded the people of His day to count the cost before they decided to follow Him. There are many that talk a good game about their dedication, but have no real enthusiasm when it’s time to stand up and be numbered. Instead they use small things to justify their big talk about their love and devotion. If a man loves fireworks then he ought to admit it and spend what it takes to enjoy them. If a man says he loves Christ then he ought to commitment himself to the task of serving Him. There is a vast difference between talking and walking, isn’t there? OK, I bought the basic kit, along with a few special surprises, and now I’m ready for the Fourth. When my wife saw my new inventory of goodies she called the insurance company and upped the policy on the house. I don’t care because I’m now pumped and committed to the rocket’s red glare! “O Say, can you see…?” Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister, an Alexander City resident and a regular columnist in the Friday Outlook.
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To tell the truth, we all need to pray and not just say we do Dear Editor, When one is called to be a witness for someone on trial, the lawyer, always tells them to put their hand on the Bible and he asks, “do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing else?” People put hand on Bible and take this oath, perhaps many times the truth is the farthest thing from their minds. Yet, they took the oath. With all the political races, etc. going on both local and in our country, I feel each person involved should take the courtroom oath. When I was younger, a person could not slander another or act so uncivilized as these people do and have done. It is beyond sickening. Our children can’t look at or hear any of them and see morals or anyone to truly run our country. My opinion. Oh, there could possibly be one or two worthwhile, my opinion. When we go vote, it is almost impossible to know who to vote for after hearing and reading all the disgusting information on each. My opinion.
Then can’t promise the country anything, they can’t do it by themselves, it takes a good congress and senate to help. Really it takes all of America praying for our leaders. Yet, I feel America has really forgotten to pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14, tell us that God will hear and help, so why don’t we do it (Pray and Ask)? Seems so simple. Always heard it is never too late, till the last breath, Oh America.....This recitation by Col. Hugh X. Lewis 90 years old Nashville TN. With such scary times we’re headed for, the whole wide world now braces. Men, speak of wars and rumors of wars and of earthquakes in diverse places. Brother against brother, nation against nation for reasons that rarely make sense. Could this be a time of revelation or merely a coincidence? We’ve been forewarned again and again but God’s word our nation has ignored. We’re all wrapped up in a world of sin and fear not the coming of the Lord. False prophets and sooth
sayers still abound, with great followings of brain washed minds. They peddle salvation by doctrines unsound and the blind keep leading the blind. From lack of faith and the truth so blurred we’re too proud to repent and pray. We keep watering down God’s Holy Word as the world drifts farther away. Oh America, why hast thou strayed? For you’ve become like the whole world by broken vows, your faith you betray and now you most surely face peril. Can we not restore our faith we’ve lost? Has our Nation lingered too late? Must we now pay a most dreadful cost? No doubt we deserve such a fate. God favors those who accept His will, yet His true believers are so few. As alloted time and Scripture fullfill, is the end time more overdue? Oh America. Still praying, God bless America. Margaret Aldridge Dadeville
Reader would like to commend James Spann for his services Dear Editor, I would like to express my opinion about a gentleman that has been a great inspiration to this city. His name is City Councilman James Spann known by many as Jim. Mr. Spann represents District 5 and he has really shown dignity and integrity throughout his tenure as councilman. From the very start of him being elected to the council seat, he has shown much character by allowing Councilman Bob Howard to start off as president of the council meetings when the council voted and agreement could not be
reached as to who would be president. Oftentimes when council could not reach a conclusion without bickering or being argumentative, Mr. Spann would speak up and ask the council to use common sense so they could get on with the city business at hand stating citizens deserves better from them. To me, Mr. Spann seemed to always put city first. He was available during illness. I recall when he returned from one hospital visit and on city council meeting day he persevered in the rain and cold using a walker.
Mr. Spann will truly be missed on the council. I pray that the present council will take heed and listen to Mr. Spann’s wisdom and exemplify his character as he leaves the council post. Bravo to an honest and hardworking gentleman. My prayer is that God restores his health and I know Alexander City will always be special to him. Blessings, Teresa Moten Alexander City
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Members of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club collect happy dollars at Thursday’s meeting at the First Presbytrian Church of Dadeville. The group meets every Thursday at noon, normally at the Presbytrian Church but the July 7 meeting will be at Dadeville Healthcare.
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GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a gospel singing July 9 at 6 p.m. with the McKameys. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast July 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate with pancakes, sausage and/or bacon. All you can eat dine in with to go plates available.
July 10
MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Men and Women day July 10 at 2 p.m. Special guest is Rev. Dr. George C. McCulloh of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. REUNION: The Willoughby reunion will be Sunday July 10 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are welcome. 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.
July 10 - July 13
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 10 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a kickoff party and pre-registration July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
July 11
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery at Vertical Point will be celebrating its First Anniversary from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a cook-out and ice cream social, followed by a special program of music, cardboard testimonies, and more.
Everyone is welcome! The church is located at 860 Airport Dr, Alex City. For more information, contact Mike at 256-496-4664 or check us out on Facebook.
Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. The pastor is Melvin Irvin.
July 26-28
YES I CAN: Teresa Harrell Moten is hosting a mentoring camp at Nathaniel H. Stephens School from 9 a.m. to noon. there will be a free lunch.
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.
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WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Calendar Girls will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players July 14 - July 30. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
July 16
SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two bags and get the third one free! Books include fiction, nonfiction, classics, art, romance, cookbooks, decorating, self-help, religion, history and politics, beautiful coffee table books, and books to read to your children this summer. We also have several boxes of books recently donated for children and young readers. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-825-7820 for information. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day July 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 17
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchet Spring Baptist Church is celebrating its 109th anniversary Sunday July 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Fredrick Jemison of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Childersburg. 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.
July 22
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.
July 22-23
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.
July 23
BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting bingo night July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
HEALTH FAIR: James Spann will be at the Bibb Graves School July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a health fair.
July 29 - July 31
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.
July 30
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.
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 nonmembers. 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 256377-4918.
September 29 - October 15
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Christmas Card Workshop October 22 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 dogwoods, pink and white.
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Alabama-Ole Miss kickoff time set TUSCALOOSA — Kickoff for Alabama’s football game with Ole Miss has been set for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at VaughtHemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. The game will be televised nationally by CBS. Alabama and Ole Miss have met 60 times since 1894 with the Tide holding a 47-11-2 advantage in the series, including a 7-4 record in Oxford. For more information on Alabama Football, follow the Tide on Twitter @AlabamaFTBL and like the team on Facebook at AlabamaFTBL.
Auburn football to face Penn State in 2021 and 2022
Auburn —The Auburn football team will play a home-and-home series with Penn State in 2021 and 2022, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced this week. Auburn will travel to State College, Pa., to face Penn State in Beaver Stadium on Sept. 18, 2021, before hosting the Nittany Lions in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 17, 2022. Auburn and Penn State have split two previous meetings. The Tigers defeated the Nittany Lions in the 2003 Capital One Bowl, in Orlando, 13-9, in the last meeting between the two programs. This will mark the first time Auburn has played a Big Ten opponent during the regular season.
Marynowitz returns to Tide as association A.D. for Football
TUSCALOOSA – Head coach Nick Saban announced the return of Ed Marynowitz to The University of Alabama as the Crimson Tide’s associate athletics director for football. In his new role, Marynowitz will work with the Crimson Tide’s player personnel department and football operations while assisting with athletic administration. Marynowitz served as the Philadelphia Eagles Vice President of Player Personnel in 2015. In that role he oversaw the Eagles player personal department, ran their pro and college scouting office and handled the preparation for the NFL Draft and free agency. Marynowitz joined Philadelphia in 2012 as the team’s assistant director of pro scouting and was later elevated to assistant director of player personnel. Marynowitz originally joined the Alabama staff in December of 2008 as the Director of Player Personnel. During his tenure with the Crimson Tide, Marynowitz was instrumental in helping construct three No. 1 recruiting classes with all four classes ranking in the top five nationally. The recruiting classes during his tenure produced nine players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft and Alabama posted a 36-4 record during his three seasons in Tuscaloosa.
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Above, the Alexander City 10U team members and coaches signal that they’re No. 1 in the state during their welcome home Wednesday night. Below, community members eagerly watch for the team’s police-escorted arrival.
STATE CHAMPIONS Alexander City 10U baseball team comes home to hero’s welcome
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When members of the Alexander City 10U baseball team headed to Florence almost week ago to compete in the 2016 Alabama Babe RuthCal Ripken League 10U state tournament, little did they realize they’d be welcomed back home with fanfare. After several days of play in northwest Alabama, the youth baseball team emerged the state champion. In response, the community gave the young athletes the royal treatment. That played out in the form of the Alexander City Police Department escorting the motorcaid back through town just five hours after the team’s victory. There, a group of more than 30 excited adults and children gathered in front of the fountain area of Broad Street Plaza Wednesday night to welcome the Alexander City 10U Baseball team home, chanting “Champs! Champs! Champs!” Sporting their first-place medals around their necks,
team members grinned ear to ear as they rushed into the affectionate setting. “It was cool,” said 10U team member Chance Lumpkin. “It felt special.” The single-elimination tournament began Monday following pool play over the weekend. “We won all the games in the tournament,” Macoy said, explaining that the team’s single loss was a pool-play game. The tournament ended when Alex City beat West Side in Mobile by a score of 8-6. “We played very well,” Macoy said. “It was just our tournament.” The coach said the team’s key to its victorious stretch was in its defense. “Outstanding pitching,” Macoy said. Alexander City 12U Tournament Coordinator Alexander Smith pointed out just how significant the team’s win was. “They had some stiff competition,” said Alexander City 12U Tournament Coordinator
state title away from the team on its own home turf in 2015. “We were runners up,” Macoy said. Even better is the title of state champion. “It still doesn’t seem real,” said Renee Walls, grandmother of Carter Macoy, who made the final game-ending catch. “It was awesome,” said head coach David Macoy about the tournament’s outcome. “Those kids loved it, and my wife was in tears all the way home.”
Howard contends for Olympic Team spot today By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Auburn’s Formula SAE racing ream wins national competition
AUBURN — The Auburn University Formula Society of Automotive Engineers team took first place, in a field of 80 collegiate entries, at the Formula SAE national competition in Lincoln, Nebraska, June 15-18 — the best finish in the history of the Auburn Formula team. The team opened the competition season in May with the Formula SAE Michigan international competition and will conclude with the Formula Student Germany competition Aug. 9-14. The team designs and builds a new, internal combustion engine, autocross style race car every year. The 2016 car features a carbon fiber monocoque structure, electronic power train and chassis control and a full aerodynamics package. An electric formula car is also in the works as a multiyear project and an entry into the new driverless formula car competition beginning in Germany in 2017.
Alexander Smith. “And Florence is one of the two toughest places in the state to play.” Although defeating West Side was what clinched the championship, for Alex City, one other game in the series was more important. “I just wanted to beat Florence,” said Carter Macoy. “Finally.” With that win, the Alex City team claimed revenge on Florence, who snatched the
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Alexander City native Robert Howard competes for a place on the U.S. Olympic Swim Team today.
Alexander City may still have a chance for representation at the 2016 Summer Olympics, as native son Robert Howard is set to compete in the men’s 50-meter freestyle event today for a spot on the swim team. The heat is scheduled to be televised at 5 p.m. today on NBC Sports network, (Charter Communications channel 37). It’s Howard’s last opportunity to try for Rio, as Wednesday he placed 54th in the men’s 100-meter freestyle event after starting with a .64 reaction time. With a time of 50.65, he fell short of the leader by 2.22 seconds. This also failed to qualify him to move on to the event’s semifinals. Also vying for a spot on the U.S. Swim Team is Ethan Browne, a Tennessee resident with strong ties to Lake Martin. His jockey for a team position began in the 100-meter breaststroke heat on June 26. Browne failed to advance in
the event when he came in 37th place after getting off the block with a 0.70 reaction time. With a time of 1:02.47 in the heat, Browne fell short of the leader by 3.42 seconds and failed to go on to the semifinals. Browne next attempt for a team spot came Wednesday with the 200-meter breaststroke event. Things looked good early in the day as he came in 12th place in the first heat. He lost time in each split of the race, marking times of 1:04.35 at 50 meters and 1:38.42 at the 100 before finishing at 2:14.33. But despite coming in 5.79 seconds after the leader, Browne’s time qualified him to move on to the semifinals. However, Browne’s chance to head to Rio ended when he finished in 16th — last place — in the semifinal round. He only fell short of the event’s leader by 8.24 seconds. But swimming at 1:04.02 at the 50-meter mark, 1:38/86 at 100 and finishing at 2:16.05 wasn’t enough to earn Browne a spot on the Olympic team.