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NEWS BRIEFS DADEVILLE COUNCIL CALLS SPECIAL MEETING TODAY ON STOPLIGHT ISSUES
The Dadeville City Council will hold a special called meeting Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Dadeville City Clerk Mike Gardner said the meeting has been called to discuss issues the city is experiencing with the traffic light at LaFayette and Broadnax Streets in downtown Dadeville. For much of the last week, the light has been out of operation and has been reduced to a flashing status. The meeting is planned for the boardroom at Dadeville City Hall.
FIVE KILLED MONDAY IN PHENIX CITY CRASH
A two-vehicle crash today, Monday near Phenix City claimed five lives. Carrie Jones, 32, of Albany, Louisiana, was killed when the 2014 Nissan Rogue she was driving collided with a 2006 Mack tractor trailer. Four passengers in the Mazda were killed: Judy Madere, 58; Trudy Hebert, 58; and two children ages 4 and 7, all of Albany, Louisiana. The driver of the Mack was injured and transported to a local hospital. The crash occurred at 8:30 a.m. on U.S. 80 just past the 207-mile marker, approximately 10 miles west of Phenix City. There were no survivors in the Nissan, and all of those killed were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Polls for the 2016 Alabama’s Best Steak (ABS) contest are open for nominations. The contest is sponsored by the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and funded through the beef checkoff program. During the first round of the contest, participants are encouraged to submit their nomination for an Alabama steakhouse that serves a ribeye worthy of the title, “Alabama’s Best Steak.” Nominations can be submitted on the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Facebook page through Sunday, July 31.
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Denise Bates, Sen. Tom Whatley and Joseph Fuller relax between sessions of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Two Alexander City natives are serving as alternate delegates to the Alabama delegation at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Denise Bates and Joseph Fuller, chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party, are both in Cleveland for the nomination of Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee. “We’re having a blast,” said Bates
Investigators unsure if incident is related to theft allegations By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City Police personnel were called to local church that is the subject of a criminal complaint alleging theft of funds spanning several years Saturday after what is being called an attempted burglary. Detective Commander Lt. James Easterwood said that units responded to Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church at 692 Jefferson St. in Alexander City Saturday morning. “It appears that someone entered the church office area sometime either late Friday night or early Saturday morning,” Easterwood said. “We are not sure how or when they gained entry, but there was some damage to a window in that area. “They dusted that area for fingerprints and are looking to see what was lifted from the sill of the window. “But as of right now we have not identified a suspect.” Easterwood said that church officials could not identify anything as missing from the area that was accessed. Earlier this month, ACPD received See BURGLARY • Page 11
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Kids take leaps off the Gorilla Bounce and the Monkey Jump on the Tarzan Boat at Parker Creek Landing last weekend. It was the first week the boat was operational on Lake Martin and owners hope it will add another fun element for visitors or those looking for an aquatic attraction for private parties. Below, Kelly Autry Hand flips off the boat’s Gorilla Bounce.
TARZAN BOAT MAKES A SPLASH IN DEBUT
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A little bit of the jungle has come to Lake Martin as a floating aquatic playground known as a Tarzan Boat made a big splash at its debut last weekend. The boat that features slides, a rope swing, trampolines, platform dives and a massive sun deck
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opened for business last weekend at The Landings at Parker Creek. Judging from the smiles and responses from those who were on the maiden excursion, Herb Winches and Randy Visser have a big hit on their hands. “It was the best time we have ever had on the lake,” said Katherine Boland who See TARZAN • Page 11
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from her Cleveland hotel Tuesday morning. “We got into town on Sunday and we had lots of good speakers last night.” “Joseph and I feel very honored to be here. As far as we can tell, we are the first two delegates or alternate delegates from Tallapoosa County to attend the Republican Convention in some time. That makes this special for us.” Bates also credited Alabama’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions with arranging for the Alabama delegation to have a prominent place on the See DELEGATES • Page 11
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Jurdy Warnoch, 36, who has been attending camps at Camp ASCCA for 32 years, says grace prior to lunch on Elks Day at the camp on Tuesday.
Approximately 50 members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks from throughout Alabama were on hand Tuesday to celebrate Elks Day at Camp ASCCA in Jackson’s Gap, Camp ASCCA provides a variety of camping experiences for adults and children with disabilities. The Elks, many accompanied by their wives, were treated to tours of the facility before joining approximately 100 campers and several Camp ASCCA staff and volunteers for lunch in the camp’s dining room. In all, Elks from nine different lodges – Alexander
City, Anniston, AuburnOpelika, Bessemer, Cahaba Valley, Calera, Dothan, Mobile and Huntsville – were represented. “Camp ASCCA is our major project,” said Mike Thrasher of Bessemer, the state president of the Elks. “Each state has to have a major project and Camp ASCCA is the one we’ve chosen.” Each year, Thrasher said, the Elks make a $50,000 donation to the camp, most of which, according to Dana Rickman, director of marketing and communications for the camp, is directed toward capital projects. “The Elks have been See ELKS • Page 11
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DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for eight years. When we first met, I was in the military and she was a bartender. Needless to say, she made far more money than I did at the time. Six months into our relationship, she got pregnant and quit her job. For the next seven years she raised our children and went to school while I did whatever I had to do -- working two jobs -- to make enough to pay the bills. I am now out of the military. I have been at a company for six years, and we are finally reaching a point where we don’t worry about money as much. She will graduate from school soon, and hopefully start working right after. She now says that when she starts working, she wants to keep separate bank accounts and split the bills evenly based on pay. Until now, I haven’t resented her for not working because she has been car-
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ing for our children, our home and has been a full-time student, but the thought of her wanting to keep her money to herself is weird and hurtful to me. How can I bring this up with her without it making it seem like I think she owes me something? -- SEPARATE ACCOUNTS IN TEXAS DEAR SEPARATE ACCOUNTS: Ask your wife why she wants to separate your finances, because marriage is supposed to be a partnership. She does “owe you something” -- an explanation. DEAR ABBY: I am a 65-year-old cross-dresser who has a deep, burning
DEAR JUST A DREAM: An organization that has appeared in my column before may be helpful for you. It’s the Society for the Second Self (Tri-Ess International), and it offers not only support for heterosexual cross-dressers, but also their spouses, partners and families. It’s the oldest and largest support organization for cross-dressers and the people who love them. It promotes cross-dressing with dignity and decency, and treats spouses on an equal basis with their crossdressers. To learn more about it, contact Tri-Ess at www. tri-ess.org. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Effie Mae Kelley
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desire to be a woman. I guess you could call me gender dysphoric. I will never realize this dream of mine, though, and I have accepted myself as I am and have learned to live with it. I am not depressed. My situation is difficult because my wife does not approve, so I try to be discreet. Sometimes I underdress and finish my hair and makeup in the car in a park. Then I’ll walk or go shopping. I like people to see me like this. Because they don’t know me, I’m sure sometimes they see a man in a dress, but I don’t mind. However, I am always alone in my altered state and all the groups meet at night. I’m a daytime person, and it’s much easier to get out as “Sheila” in the late mornings and early afternoons. Is there some way for me to find some groups that meet in the afternoon? Is there someone I can contact? I appreciate your help. -- JUST A DREAM
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Funeral service for Ms. Effie Mae Kelley, 77, of Alexander City, AL is planned for Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 11 a.m. Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church, Kellyton, AL. Burial will follow at Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Helen Flucker will be held Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Hollins Missionary Baptist Church in Hollins, Alabama. Pastor Alfred Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Hollins Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Public viewing will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Zion Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
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Mr. Robert Edwards, 66, of Goodwater, AL died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home. Armour’s Memorial Services in charge.
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Crowe announces run Carter announces Colvin announces run for District 1 seat on candidacy for Place 1 for District 2 seat on Alex City City Council seat in New Site Alex City City Council I am proud to announce my candidacy for City Council District I. With my experience as a banker of 35 years and 24 as president, I believe I would be an asset to our city council. Financial accountability is a must for our city. Making Alexander City grow is one of my main concerns and I would like to see our council work harmoniously with our mayor. I have been married 51 years to my high school sweetheart, Emmett Dobbs Crowe. I have two daughters, two sons-in-law and three Crowe granddaughters. All of my children, grandchildren and most of my family still live here. I am a member and deacon at First Baptist Church where I also sing in the choir. I have been an active member of the Lion’s Club for 45 years and have served as president. I am a past president of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Presently, at Russell Medical Center, I am the president of Auxiliary Volunteers and chairman of the Special Facilities Financing Authority. My wife and I are members of Main Street Alexander City. I am proud to be a past board member of Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance. I attended Russell Elementary School, graduated from BRHS, and received a bachelor’s degree from Troy University in business administration and marketing. If elected, I pledge my best capabilities and talents to all the citizens of Alexander City.
Aug. 1 deadline set for announcements Candidates who qualify to run for municipal office are welcome to submit a candidacy announcement to be published in the Outlook. All announcements are limited to 300 words and can be accompanied by a color high-resolution photograph of the candidate. Announcements will be published on a first come, first serve basis. No candidacy announcements will be accepted after Aug. 1. Announcements can be emailed to editor@alexcityoutlook.com. For answers to questions or for more information contact Editor Mitch Sneed at 678-787-3577.
I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election to councilman for Place One of the Town of New Site. I love our town. It is the place where my wife, Donna, and I have raised our children, where we have devoted time and resources to businesses that operate here, where we have worked in our school, where we have attended church and where I have worked side by side with the citizens of New Site for years to help identify and implement ways Carter to improve the lives of the people who visit our town and those who call New Site their home. Serving our community is a responsibility I take seriously and never take for granted. It will be my great honor to serve another term on the Council for the Town of New Site. I have been self-employed and owned and managed businesses for over 30 years. I work hard every day. I understand there are ups and downs of the economy and the importance of planning and balancing budgets to meet them. I understand stretching the budget to provide for and protect as many people and their jobs as possible when times are lean. I understand the importance of gathering as much information as possible to help make sound decisions for managing the resources at my disposal in order to help protect the jobs of the people who work with me every day. I have been a good steward of New Site’s resources, too. As a councilman, I have always tried to make decisions for our town just as conscientiously as I would for my personal business. The citizens of New Site can continue to count on me to honor their trust. I will appreciate the opportunity to serve as their councilman.
I am Audrey “Buffy” Colvin. I’m the oldest and only daughter of Nathaniel and Mabys Colvin. I was born in District 2 on Old Kellyton Road. In 1974 my family moved to Meadows Street where my Mom still resides today. I’m a 1985 graduate of BRHS. I’m a 1989 graduate of the historic Talladega College where I obtained a bachelor’s degree in computer ccience. This is to confirm and announce my candidacy for the position of Alexander City Council District 2. I know and believe that the best peoColvin ple live here in Alexander City and I believe I am ready to help support getting the city back on track. I’ve lived in District 2 for a large portion of my life and feel that we have not reached our maximum potential as a city. My campaign and service to the community will focus on three principles – honesty, fairness and transparency. I believe I possess the qualities to that are needed to be on the City Council. They are unselfish devotion, civic mindedness, fairly intelligence and the willingness to serve others. I am a certified respiratory therapist at Russell Medical Center. I’m a major supporter of our youth enrichment activities, served on the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee and Relay for Life Committee for several years. I live and breathe Alexander City and have heard the voices of the people and their concerns. Why run for public office now? I see so much potential and very few of our elected officials are using the resources we have to improve our present or make sure our future is the best it can be. This is not about me; it is about everyone that wants better for their family and the city. May God continue to Bless us all!!!
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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.
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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.
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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 256-7501140.
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. 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 will be served every Sunday for children. Vacation Bible School is for ages 3 years to 6th grade.
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
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.
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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 256-2343371.
July 31
HOMECOMING CELEBRATION: 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. GOSPEL SINGING: The Dye Family will be the featured act at a gospel singing July 31 at 5 p.m. at Union Motley Baptist Church on County Road 79 in Davison. The public is welcome to the special event. REVIVAL: A Soul Winning Revival is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. each night from Aug. 1-3 at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City. Guest evangelists will be Rev. Theo Perkins of Harperville. The community is invited to attend this event.
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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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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. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church will hold am Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Gary Dixon of Calvary Baptist Church in LaFayette.For more information call 256-825-7286 or email jan_dhart@ yahoo.com
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department is hosting the 33rd Annual National Night Out August 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sportplex. The event will showcase various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including the State, County, EMA, businesses, and church groups. The event is free and will include free hotdogs and drinks while they last.
August 14
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church in Dadeville is hosting its 179th Homecoming August 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a lunch following.
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. 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. BENEFIT SINGING: An evening of music a benefit concert for the Old Red Hill School Saturday, July 30, 2016 in the Red Hill School Auditorium on Alabama Highway 229 in Red Hill. Acts include Cecil Malone & Montgomery Junction at 3 p.m., Cowboy Bill and Company at 5 p.m., and The Kevin Adair Band at 7 p.m. Donations will be welcomed at the door to help replace the roof the old school building. Food, soft drinks, coffee and a family atmosphere will be offered.
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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.
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HOMECOMING: Darian Missionary Baptist Church at 1825 Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have a Homecoming Celebration beginning at 2:30. Speakers will include Pastor Larry Shealey,.
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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.
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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.
October 22
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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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please contact Terry Bishop at 256-409-2020 for more information. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-2154496 (leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ held an educational brunch on Monday, July 11. The program was based on the 1920s. Jim Phillips was the presenter and did a fantastic job. We hope to schedule a tour with him in Birmingham later this year to learn more about the history of the area. The countdown begins for the outdoor aquatic exercise classes. Weight loss, endurance increase and inproved strength are just some of the effects participants have spoke of while taking the classes since June. It’s tough knowing that the program will be ending on Wednesday, Aug.
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3. We’ve made new friends and met back up with old friends. Love and blessings to all participants. Can’t wait to see you guys again next summer. We had a very good time last Thursday when we went as a group to dine at the Outback Steakhouse in Opelika. We left at 5:30 p.m. and returned at 9 p.m. Just can’t beat wonderful fellowship and full tummies! We’ll be going out for supper as a group again this Thursday and Friday night. Let the good
times roll! Fact number three on why having a senior activity center is a positive. The center helps bring about a sense of empowerment for seniors. Seniors want a supportive gathering place with others who can see past the wrinkles and gray hair and see the person inside. An activity center is a place to stay connected with the community and engaged in life and thus brings about the sense of empowerment. Get well soon wishes to Dannie Dean and try not to give your helpers too much trouble. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.
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Rachel Coker White was the principal and she is great. God was looking down when the fascinating program was presented, I’m sure, and He was so happy as everyone present was. Clint and Penny Moody of Alexander City with Bud, Desiree, Keegan and Paisilee Sharpe of Daviston enjoyed Bryan and Sawyer Moody while their parents were in Alaska.
Keep Bennie Cotney of Daviston in your prayers as he recuperates from his accident. He is a remarkable young man of Daviston who needs your prayers. We love you, Bennie Cotney. Evie Nolen is enjoying the beach with her grandchildren and their families of Alexander City. She is a deserving grandmother to have this fine family. Keep Dorothy Clark in your prayers. Take care of yourself and be careful, Dorothy. Everyone in this area loves you. Smile and know the Lord is good! This hot weather is terrible, so you be careful getting too hot.
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join the country with sadness over the shootings of the police. ‘Black Lives Matter’ is so wrong. We know certainly that all lives matter, especially those willing to give of themselves to join the police, sheriff’s department, FBI and other agencies that keep us safe. When you see those in uniform, please thank them for their dedicated selfless service. I feel so sad for those holiday-makers in Nice, France. So many dying, even children. And then in Baton Rouge. We know it was the Isis Muslim terrorist job in Nice and they are doing this sort of killing all over the world. They are not on the run as we were advised. The Muslim radicals do not value life as we live it here in the U.S., but they come here and force Sharia Law onto us. I don’t think we want to set back history to the dark ages, when women were just owned, and had to walk behind their men and were not even allowed to have a point of view. I know I don’t.
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Happy birthday to Debbie Powell down on Highway 9 on July 21. Her husband Terry celebrates on July 25. Happy anniversary to a sweet couple on July 23, as Johnny and Janice Moses (on Hwy. 18) celebrate 17 years together. Looking for a good and fun evening? Make your plans to see “Calendar Girls” by the Wetumpka Depot Players, play dates left are: July 21-23 and 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. and July 24 at 2 p.m. A heartfelt comedy at the Depot Theatre in Wetumpka, about middle-aged women going through difficult times, showing courage with loss and enduring friendships. For tickets call 334.868.1440. My friend Mr. Bill Hardy owns the home behind my shop in Nixburg and has been so kind to help with the
grass and weeds that grow around it. A big thank you to Mr. Bill, and also Michael Whetstone, who did a super-neat job on my grass. I understand he has lots of equipment, if you need him, 256.794.2410. My sister Sally had her ‘keyhole’ surgery to remove a tumor from inside her kidney on July 7. She spent overnight in the hospital, then rest at home. Sally has two lovely daughters and a son, all of them have stopped by and done what they could since Submitted / The Outlook then to help her. My Ron Four generations gather as Great-grandma (GG) Pat Garnett, Grandma (Mia) Jennifer Erman, Mother is still having to wear Melanie Martin with daughter Anniston Marie pose for a picture. the sling and cannot do very much. Amazing 9, large enough to hold Jennifer Erhman of up with Earl Brown. how most things require everyone. I can tell you Also I met Barbara Arms Rome, her daughter two arms. He is ready that baby Anniston is so Melanie Martin from from Rockford who is to have freedom for that happy and content to play Gainesville, Georgia helping Melinda and shoulder. It has been with her toys or anyone bringing Melanie’s Earl Brown at home and unusable for more than doctor/therapy visits. It’s lovely daughter Anniston who does silly things in six months now, and Ron always good to talk with front of her, when she Marie who is almost 11 is so ready to get back to shares a super big smile, months old and a real good folks, and Russell doing more. and giggle. Anniston has beauty. This was a time seems to be the place During Ron’s last the darkest big brown for family and friends for that since the staff therapy session at Russell are friendly and always eyes just like her Mother to meet Anniston as she Hospital, I enjoyed does, along with a head had not been to Alabama helpful, making a great a chatty time in the full of dark hair. So much before. So on Saturday atmosphere. waiting area with Sandra that she has already had there was a special Pat Garnett and Primo Thompson and Wayne her first haircut. gathering hosted at Bellani of Nixburg Dunlap (retired postal Stay cool, and until Wayne and Neta Stephens had special guests worker from Alex City’s next week, keep smiling. in their big Victorian from Georgia this past office) who was catching weekend. Pat’s daughter Rosie style home on Highway
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ometimes when I observe national politics I am enthralled by the magnificent creation of our American government. When our forefathers founded our democracy it was grounded in British parliamentarian philosophy with a unique American blend, which of course omitted a monarchy. Now, 240 years later, it is a very representative democracy. As our founders designed, we have three very independent and equally important branches of government, executive, judicial and legislative. The executive branch is the most visible with the election of a U.S. President every four years. In earlier times, military men ascended to the presidency. George Washington was first and foremost a general. Our last military chief executive was Ike Eisenhower. Our first president, Washington, disdained political parties and warned that they were harmful to a functioning democracy. He had a lot of wisdom, as did many of our earlier presidents. Indeed, political partisanship has created a good amount of discord and disharmony among the American electorate. Party alliance, along with a cumbersome and archaic relic of a system of selecting our president within the confines of the electoral college, makes the presidential race completely undemocratic. Under the electoral college system only about 10 to 12 of the 50 states matter in a presidential race. It is almost
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a one-state presidential election with Florida having inordinate and almost omnipotent power. Demographic changes within the country favor a Democrat being elected president. However, the way the minority populations are concentrated into urban enclaves, the U.S. House of Representatives favors the Republicans controlling that legislative chamber. The U.S. Senate is now the ultimate balance of power. Therefore, the U.S. Senate races around the country are probably more important, as well as more in doubt, than the presidential race. The Republicans took control of the Senate a few years ago with an anti-Obama sentiment. A good many of those GOP Senators are up for reelection. Republicans currently hold a 54-46 advantage in the Senate. In this current presidential election year Republicans are much more vulnerable to losing their majority simply because there are more GOP seats at risk. Of the 34 Senate seats up for election this year, 24 are held by Republicans and only 10 Democrats are up for election. The second major problem for Republicans is that many of those GOP seats are in states that voted for Obama in 2008 or 2012 and are considered blue or
Democratic-leaning states. There are nine states that are the battlegrounds for control of the Senate. In order for Democrats to take the Senate they must hold onto all their seats and win five seats from the GOP. In Illinois, Republican Sen. Mark Kirk, who won with only 48 percent of the vote in this blue state, is the most endangered GOP incumbent Senator. In Wisconsin, first term Republican Sen. Ron Johnson faces former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold in a rematch of their 2010 race. Colorado, which is a swing state in this year’s presidential contest, will also be a crucial part of the senate puzzle. Democratic Sen. Michael Bennett won reelection to a second term with just 48 percent of the vote, which makes him vulnerable to a GOP challenge. The retirement of veteran Democratic leader, Harry Reid, has left his Senate seat in play for each party in Nevada. This state is also a swing state in the presidential contest. GOP Sen. Pat Toomey won a very close election in the blue state of Pennsylvania in 2010. This could be a Democratic pickup. The two ultimate
swing states in the presidential race will also be pivotal in control of the U.S. Senate. In Ohio, Republican Sen. Rob Portman will have a tough challenge from former Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland. This will be a key race. Sen. Marco Rubio originally abandoned his Florida Senate seat to run for president. However, in a last minute dramatic move in June, he backpedaled and decided to seek reelection to his Senate seat. In Rubio’s statement he said, “Control of the Senate may very well come down to the race in Florida.” National political experts tend to agree with him. Although he lost to Trump in his home state in the GOP presidential race earlier this year, polling indicates that Rubio is the only GOP candidate who can beat either of the two Democrats in the Sunshine State. Florida could be the deciding factor in both the presidential contest as well as for control of the U.S. Senate. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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Previewing Auburn’s 2016 schedule: Part 2
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EC Media Days has come and gone for another year and now the countdown begins until the official opening of the season. If my math is correct, we’re only 43 days away from the first college football game of the year. Enjoy the anticipation because once the season starts, it will be over in the blink of an eye. Let’s continue our breakdown of Auburn’s 2016 schedule. Last time, we looked at the Tigers first three opponents (Clemson, Arkansas State & Texas A&M). This week let’s take a closer look at games four, five and six. Auburn vs. LSU (Sept. 24) – LSU returns 18 starters for the 2016 season and the headliner is Heisman hopeful and legitimate beast RB Leonard Fournette. The big fella rushed for 1953 yards last year. Talented wide receivers Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural also return, but LSU will have to replace both starting tackles. That’s all well and good, but the only way the Tigers have any chance to get to Atlanta is if QB Brandon Harris improves dramatically. New defensive coordinator Dave Aranda comes over from Wisconsin with his 3-4 scheme and has made a good impression so far. Auburn embarrassed LSU in 2014 to the tune of 41-7. LSU returned the favor in 2015 hammering the orange and blue Tigers 45-21. I fully expect a closer match up in 2016 and I also expect the pressure to be on LSU. Les Miles and his squad have a ton of national expectations. Gus Malzahn and company have no national expectations. An early loss in Jordan Hare could sink any title hopes for LSU and put Miles on shaky ground once again. Auburn vs. Louisiana Monroe (Oct. 1) – The War Hawks struggled mightily in 2015 amassing a record of 2-11. Head coach Todd Berry was dismissed and former McNeese State coach Matt Viator was hired. Obviously, Monroe had difficulty with several aspects of the game last season, but scoring was one of the main problems averaging only 21 points per game. QB Garrett Smith who threw for over 2,000 yards and 17 touchdowns returns in 2016. His top two receiving targets return as well in Ajalen Holley and Marcus Green. The defense gave up 36 points a game last year and will be replacing the majority of the starters. This should be a welcomed game following a very physical matchup with LSU. Auburn at Mississippi State (Oct. 8) – Dan Mullen deserves a lot of credit for making Mississippi State respectable and achieving a No. 1 ranking in 2014 for the first time in school history. He also deserves a lot of credit for recruiting QB Dak Prescott who will go down as the best player to ever wear the maroon. Prescott is now gone from Starkville and the proverbial back step appears inevitable. State returns 12 starters (six offense, six defense) in 2016. The Bulldogs have beaten Auburn in three of the last four years, which is totally unacceptable if you’re a Tiger fan. MSU will enjoy an off week before they welcome Auburn on their first road trip of the year. If the Tigers are to be taken seriously and want to earn back some respectability, they must begin to dominate this series once again. It can only happen one game at a time, but it most assuredly needs to start in 2016. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
SO CLOSE TO VICTORY Alex City 10U’s bid for regional championship ends in semifinal round
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Alexander City 10U’s battle for the Babe Ruth Southwest Regional Tournament in Pampa, Texas ended a little short of the dream ending they had envisioned Tuesday. For the second time, Alex City fell to Mountain Home, Arkansas, this time in a 2-0 shutout. Alex City had fallen to Mountain Home 13-6 Sunday to fall into the loser’s bracket. Arkansas moved on to the finals late Tuesday evening. Alex City hung tough Tuesday, but the team was never able to score in game 17. Mountain Home scored one in the first and another in the fifth and held on for the win. But this was the end of a long, hard fought journey. Alexander City 10U won district and state championships for the chance to compete against the best teams across the region. In this arena, the young athletes held their own by winning three of the five
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No. 17 Caiden Hyde is at bat for the Alexander City 10U’s semifinal game against Mountain Home, Arkansas Tuesday.
games played in the double-elimination championship. Alex City’s wheel of fortune began rolling Saturday when the state champions won their first game against Hi Plains, Texas by a score of 11-1. It was almost broken the next day when the team fell into the loser’s bracket by falling to Mountain Home, Arkansas 13-6 on Sunday. Good fortune returned to Alex City not once, but twice, Monday when the young athletes defeated Louisiana by
a score of 8-1 in the morning and then came back in the evening to edge out Louisiana 6-4. Tuesday’s outcome altered those good fortunes. However, Alex City returns home as semifinalists in the regional tourney. The team had captured the hearts of fans in Alex City as they rallied to help the team raise funds for the trip. “Y’all did a great job so hold your heads up high,” Pamela Strickland posted to the team on Facebook.
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Above, Cal Jones takes a cut while at bat during his final season with the Dadeville Tigers.
Max Preps recognizes Dadeville native Cal Jones ball with the Crimson Tide. In his senior season at Dadeville, Jones had a .516 Dadeville High School batting average, 41 RBIs, 11 graduate Cal Jones has been named to the CBX Max Preps doubles, four triples and 10 Medium Schools All American home runs to his name. It’s this record that gained him notice Baseball Team for 2016. by the Royals and helped This distinction comes a month after Jones was selected him earn several honors in addition to this one, including by the Kansas City Royals in round six of the Major League the Alabama Sports Writers Baseball draft. Upon accepting Association All-Super State Team, ASWA Class 4A Hitter the American League team’s of the Year, Opelika-Auburn offer to play pro ball, the 6 Hitter of the Year. foot, 175-pound outfielder Just days after being drafted opted to forego playing college By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
by the Royals, Jones flew to Kansas City to begin work with the team. He was then assigned to the Royals’ minor league team, the Arizona Royals. Wearing jersey No. 4, the outfielder has played 10 professional games so far. In that time the right-handed rookie has 36 at bats, four runs and six hits, with one each being a double and triple and four runs batted in. He’s also had nine total bases. Also while at bat, Jones has been walked three times and struck
out 13. In addition, he has stolen a base and been caught stealing once. Jones’ pro batting average is .167, with an on-base percentage of .231 and slugging percentage of .250, combining for an on-base per slugging average of .231. On defense, Jones has an average of 2.60 grounds out / flies out. The AZL Royals lost to the AZL Dodgers Monday, bringing their season record to 10-12.
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the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football from professional and collegiate athletes. “Each camper will learn the fundamentals of different offensive and defensive positions, from quarterback to
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sports and in life,” according to the release. “Players will also learn the importance of achieving good grades and selecting correct role models.” Saturday’s camp is noncontact. Therefore, participants only need to bring appropriate footwear (preferably cleats) and comfortable clothing. Registration is $10 per camper and includes lunch. In advance of the camp, Bridge Builders will hold a Black and White Gala at Cherokee Bed and Breakfast. Admission is $20 per person. For more information about the camp or gala, call Hinton at 256-329-8782 or 256-750-1140.
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floor in Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena. “Plus our state chair, Terry Lathan, was called upon for the honor of offering the first resolution,” Bates said. “We probably owe all that to Jeff Sessions. It’s a significant honor to let us be the first state called upon to offer a resolution.” Already, controversy has struck the convention, as well. First, Republican officials hastily adopted a set of convention rules that anti-Trump forces had hoped to challenge. Those rules bind delegates to vote for the presumptive GOP nominee and anti-Trump forces saw their defeat as part of a last-ditch bid to at least disrupt Trump’s march to the nomination. But the convention’s presiding officer, Arkansas Rep. Steve Womack, abruptly put the rules to a voice vote -- twice -- and declared them approved. “We were there and it didn’t seem like that big of a deal,” Bates said. “The whole thing took maybe three or four minutes.” But the most significant controversy came when it was discovered that portions of Melania Trump’s Monday night speech had apparently been lifted from a 2008 speech from Michelle Obama. Fuller dismissed the similarities. “Some of the words that were used in Mrs. Trump’s speech that were similar to those used in Michelle Obama’s speech were sort of generic words that are used in any speech,” Fuller said. “I thought she did a helluva job.” The convention comes at a time when security concerns are at near an all-time high throughout the country following the shootings by police of Alton Stallings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minnesota and the killing of five policemen in Dallas and three more in Baton Rouge. As a result, security at the convention has been ramped up, with a mixture of 5,500 local, state and federal law enforcement on hand. Bates said she’d heard of no issues with security, despite the crowds of approximately 50,000 expected each night in the arena, including 4,770 delegates and some 15,000 media. “There appears to be plenty of security,” said Bates. “There have been zero issues. Things appear to be well-planned. I’ve heard of no issues at all.” In addition, the Tallapoosa County natives have seen little in the way of protesters. “I have not seen one protester,” said Bates, with Fuller adding that he had seen a couple in the arena. The convention has a theme for each night. Last night’s was “Make America Safe Again.” Tonight’s theme is “Make America Work Again,” Wednesday’s is “Make America First Again” and Thursday’s “Make America One Again.” Trump will formally accept the Republican nomination for president on Thursday night. Will the nomination be unanimous? “I don’t really have a clue,” said Fuller. “It really depends on whether Rubio, Cruz and Kasich release their delegates. Rubio and Cruz are both speaking, so I don’t know why they wouldn’t.” Both Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are speaking on Wednesday night. But the speech everyone is really looking forward to is that of the nominee. “I’m looking forward to Trump’s speech,” said Fuller. “You never know what’s going to come out of his mouth. Especially with the world watching.”
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involved with Camp ASCCA since 2008,” said Allison Wetherbee, community relations director for the camp. “The first project they were involved with was renovating the main office building. Since that time, they have been involved with many different projects and several different activities.” The camp’s administration building carries the group’s name, called The Alabama Elks Administration Building. Most recently the group helped finance the renovation of a combination arts and crafts building and storm shelter. For the last two years, the Elks have also sponsored the camp’s Christmas weekend, traditionally held two weeks before Christmas. The Elks visited Camp ASCCA on what is one of the camp’s busiest weeks of the year with both its teenage and sports camps in full swing. “Our camps are broken down by age group rather than disability,” said Wetherbee. “Simultaneously with the teenage camp, we have sports camp. That’s a combination of able-bodied and special needs campers that participate in the sports opportunities we provide, such as basketball, tennis, sit-skiing and scuba diving. This is a busy time. “We have 80-100 campers per week. Summer is our busiest season, but we are a year-round camp.” Wetherbee herself is a former camper at Camp ASCCA. She came to the facility as a camper for 10 years, from 1978 to 1988. In November 2007, she had a chance to join the camp’s staff. “t definitely gives me a unique perspective,” Wetherbee said. Throughout the United States, more than 850,000 Elks making up 2,000 lodges are providing charitable services that help build stronger communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drugfree, by undertaking projects that address unmet needs and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Camp ASCCA is designed to help eligible individuals with disabilities and/or health impairments achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence through a safe and quality program of camping, therapeutic recreation, and education in a year-round barrier-free environment.
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has been coming to Lake Martin with her family every summer for six years from Tallassee, Florida. “I mean the kids just loved it and we all did. We love the lake, but having this here now, I know the kids won’t want to wait to do this again.” The boat is one that is manufactured and is now in use at locations all across the country, including in Orange Beach. The boat can handle up to 40 occupants and they have plenty to keep them busy. Visser and Winches teamed up to purchase and bring the boat to the area. On weekend, the boat is located at Winches restaurant, The Landings at Parker Creek and for $20 each, those who journey out can jump, dive, swing and slide for an hour. A new voyage takes off every hour on the hour. “We opened here a year ago and in that time we’ve been very fortunate,” Winches said. “But when Randy came to me with this idea, I felt like it was the perfect thing to bring another element to this side of the lake. So we have it here on the weekends and people can come here to enjoy it. Judging from what we saw on that first weekend, people seem to be excited about it.” On weekdays, the boat is available for private parties and since it is motorized, they can even bring the boat to you. Visser said the calls have been flooding in for requests for birthday parties and all sorts of gatherings at the lake. A party rental is $675 for three hours, Visser said and they have already started booking dates with two in the next week. To book a party Visser suggests going to www. tarzanboatz.com. “It’s a floating, mobile water park,” Visser said. “That first weekend far exceeded our expectations. Without any real advertising we have had calls and requests flooding in. We are really excited about the reaction that people have had. “When we decided to do this the idea was to make Parker Creek and the Tarzan Boat the Chimney Rock of our side of the lake. From what we are +
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seeing, we think that is just what we may have with this.” The boat is decked out with a Gorilla Bounce that features a trampoline that allows jumpers to take a 14-foot plunge into the lake. The Monkey Bounce gives swimmers an 8-foot plunge and the Tarzan Swing will allow participants to swing out from 12- feet above the water and drop into the lake. There is also a 6-foot platform dive for the less adventurous boaters and the jungle slide offers a twisty route to the cool waters below. Henry Maxwell was with a group of 12 on the boat on its first trip on the lake. He said adults and kids couldn’t get enough. Maxwell and his group sat around a table at the restaurant talking about the dives and the belly flops that they wished they had video of to show off to others back home. “I don’t know who had more fun, the kids or the parents,” Maxwell said. “Look at the kids, they had a ball. But we all did. We may be a little sore tomorrow, but it was blast. We will definitely do this again.” Winches said that while Lake Martin is an incredible draw, he hopes the boat will be something that makes every trip a little more memorable. “Like the group we had here from Tallahassee, they come every year,” Winches said. “They go out on the boat and tube, but this is one more thing that the parents and kids can do together. Making memories, isn’t that what Lake Martin is all about?” Visser said that while the business plan does include covering expenses, he and Winches plan to donate a portion of profits to charity. “This isn’t about us getting rich,” Visser said. “We want to bring fun and raise the profile of this side of the lake and give back if we can.” To get to Parker Creek, take Highway 9 to Equality and then take a left on Coosa County Road 2. Go about six miles, following the signs to Parker Creek Marina and it will lead you to where the Tarzan Boat calls home.
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