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For those living in central Tallapoosa County, nature provided an alarm clock of a different kind Tuesday morning. A heavy storm cell moved over the area, dropping buckets of rain along with plenty of thunder and lightning to boom across the early morning sky. “There was a mid-level trough sitting across central Alabama, and with a vortex just south of Tallapoosa County, everything came together to make the heavy rainstorm we saw (Tuesday) morning,” said Meteorologist with the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service Tara Goggins. “At 6:56 a.m., an areal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service. At See STORM • Page A7
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This culvert on Flint Hill Place caved in with the Tuesday morning rain.
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Coosa and state agents uncover elaborate pot growing operation STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
A search warrant that resulted from an ongoing operation led Coosa County Sheriff’s Office investigators and agents with ALEA’s SBI Narcotics Bureau to an elaborate hydroponic marijuana grow operation, complete with grow lights, timers, irrigation, fertilization and more Friday. The findings led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of 62 marijuana plants, the grow house equipment, other illegal narcotics and weapons including an assault rifle. The discovery was in the Hanover community on See BUST • Page A2
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Top, investigators pose with part of the take from a Friday bust on Coosa Road 75 where a grow operation was in place and Anthony Grogan and Randolph Trent Pearce were arrested. Just above, agents take illegal liquor from a Camp Hill residence where Tommy Lee Evans was arrested on multiple charges.
‘Sweet Daddy Soul’ arrested in Tuesday raid By MITCH SNEED Editor
What law enforcement officials described as an oldfashioned shot house in Camp Hill was busted Tuesday morning,
leading to the arrest of one local man and the seizure of alcohol, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a handgun. The Tallapoosa County Narcotics See SWEET DADDY • Page A7 Evans
Camp Hill is scrambling to continue the police coverage it once had following the termination of one police officer and the demotion of another. Sgt. Johnny Potts, who was formerly chief of police in Camp Hill, said the changes in the police department were made by Mayor Ezell Smith. “She fired Lt. Coley,” Potts said. “And demoted me to sergeant. She told me I was no longer needed as chief and put me on third shift and took my take home vehicle away.” The move means Camp Hill has only two police officers at this time. Potts said the mayor has been telling them when to work and is unsure of the coverage during the day. “The mayor made the schedule,” Potts said. “She has us both of us working nights. I think she has talked to the sheriff’s department about coverage during the day.” Potts thinks he See POLICE • Page A2
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The annual concert presented by Langley and Radney Funeral Homes to benefit the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes will be held Thursday evening at the Benjamin Russell High School auditorium in Alexander City. Presenting this year’s musical entertainment is the singing group The Carolina Boys Quartet. Based out of Anderson, South Carolina, the nationally known group performs Southern gospel music, and has half a dozen different CDs of their work available for purchase online. “It turns out their tenor singer is a funeral home director in South Carolina,” said Radney Funeral Home Owner Randy Anderson. Anderson met the group member at a national convention of funeral directors. After listening to some of the group’s
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music, he invited the quartet down to sing at Rocky Creek Baptist Church last October, and also decided to invite them to this event as well.
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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend cheated on me the whole time I was pregnant last year. He lived in Florida, and I lived in Missouri. He didn’t make it back for our son’s birth like he promised. Now that he’s back, he stays out all night. He won’t get a job to help support our family. He lies in bed all day, gets so drunk he can’t drive and doesn’t help out around the house, either. It’s obvious that I should let him go. I’m 11 years older than he is, and he obviously isn’t ready to grow up, even though he’s 30. I love him, but I’m tired of being treated this way. How can I get over this? -- CAN’T LET GO IN KANSAS CITY DEAR CAN’T LET GO: You say you are tired of being treated that way? Congratulations on your burst of clarity. It has finally dawned on you that you have been enabling a lazy, ungrateful, irresponsible freeloader who
Obituaries Elizabeth LaVon Williams Elizabeth LaVon Williams passed away at Chapman Healthcare Center on July 23, 2017. She is remembered by her family and all who knew her as a beautiful woman, both in body and in spirit. A Celebration of her life will be held at Radney Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City, Alabama, at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2017, followed by a private burial service at Hillview Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. at Radney’s preceding the service. LaVon was born on April 28, 1919, in Independence, Virginia. In 1940, she graduated from Greensboro College in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a degree in speech and drama and a minor in history. She married Clarke Williams on September 11, 1943. In 1975, they moved to Lake Martin and lived in the Windermere community for many years. She is survived by her daughter Linda Hawkins (Don), her son Eldon Williams, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to First United Methodist Church, 310 Green Street, Alexander City, Alabama 35010. Radney Funeral Home, www.radneyfuneralhome. com, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Mr. Dave “DL” Simmons The funeral service for Mr. Dave “DL” Simmons will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at St. Johns Missionary Baptist Church in Sylacauga Alabama. Public Visitation for Mr. Simmons will be held on July 26, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 Wednesday and one hour at the church prior to services. Burial will be at the Simmons Cemetery in Millerville , Alabama. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour Funeral Home.
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has no respect for you or his child. This isn’t “love.” You should have realized you would be raising two children when he didn’t care enough to show up for the birth of the baby. Do what you know you must: Kick him out and move on. DEAR ABBY: Last year was my son’s first year in kindergarten. A child who was allergic to peanuts and soy, among other things, was in his class. Therefore, as a working mom, quick-fix peanut butter sandwiches were out of the question. The school is very cautious. They actually had a separate table in the cafeteria for children with allergies.
What started to bother me was the fact that because one child had allergies, treats for the other 20 kids were prohibited -- birthday cakes, candies, cookies, anything with eggs, etc. This has continued into Boy Scouts. Again, all the children have to go without because of this one child. What is appropriate? Must all 20 kids accommodate one so he doesn’t feel left out, or does his mom start teaching her child that he has allergies and there are foods he can’t have? They aren’t going to make a college dorm free of peanut butter. Shouldn’t he start to understand that now, or must everyone adapt to his strict diet to make him comfortable? I want to be able to make gingerbread houses during the holiday season and have eggnog with the kids. I understand I should be grateful my child doesn’t suffer from these allergies, but what are the
boundaries? -- JUST NEED TO KNOW IN CONNECTICUT DEAR JUST: This precaution is not meant to be an inconvenience for you. It is meant to save lives. If you wish to create gingerbread houses and make special treats for your children and their playmates, nothing is stopping you. But they should not be taken to school if there is any chance the classmate with allergies could somehow get ahold of one of them. It’s common for children to trade lunches or share the components with a friend, and one mistake could result in a trip to the hospital or worse. 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.
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Coosa County Road 75 and included a vehicle chase. As investigators approached the house, they observed a person of interest who pulled into the driveway of the residence and when officers ordered the driver to stop, he fled the scene. Officers followed and witnessed the driver throwing something from the window. Deputies were able to stop the vehicle on Coosa County Road 49. The driver, Anthony Grogan, was found to be in possession of an open container of alcohol. After being advised of his rights Grogan gave consent for a vehicle search. The search revealed a small amount of marijuana and a loaded magazine for a AR-15 rifle. Grogan, a convicted felon, was transported to his residence. Consent to search the residence was obtained and the search revealed a large amount of marijuana and other controlled substances to include Fentanyl, items used to manufacture marijuana and one AR-15 rifle. Grogan was charged with possession of a controlled substance, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia second offense, firstdegree manufacture of a controlled substance and first-degree possession of marijuana. Grogan was placed in the Coosa County Jail on $45,000 bond. A search of the property at 2059
County Road 75 found Randolph Trent Pearce, 64, of Goodwater, a convicted felon, who was advised of his rights and given a copy of the search warrant. Pearce indicated he did have a “few” marijuana plants. The officers searched the home and an outbuilding on the property. The outbuilding was found to hold another building which was set up as a grow house. Located in the grow area were 30 marijuana plants. The search of the house uncovered 32 more plants in a plant cloning apparatus, rooting compound and other items used to manufacture marijuana. In addition, there were several bags and trays of marijuana in various stages of drying. A significant amount of drug paraphernalia was also located. ALEA estimated the street value of the hybrid plants to be as much as $310,000. Pearce was arrested and charged with first-degree manufacture of a controlled substance, firstdegree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was placed in the Coosa County Jail on $30,000 bond. “I appreciate the hard work of our officers and the assistance of ALEA in helping to remove these dangerous drugs from the streets of Coosa County,” Coosa County Sheriff Terry Wilson said.
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knows why the mayor made the moves. “It’s retaliation I believe,” Potts said. “There was an officer terminated by the council that she was friends with.” Potts said procedures have not been followed. “Coley was terminated without a due process hearing,” Potts said. “She demoted me to sergeant and only the council can do that.”
Smith told the Outlook Tuesday there would be a Camp Hill Council Police Committee meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. to discuss police department issues. Potts is unsure of where things will go from here. “Council members are getting involved,” Potts said. “They are looking into it. Camp Hill has five excellent council members. They believe in doing the right thing.”
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Business Council of Alabama needs to return to promoting business
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uring my tenure in the legislature in the 1980s and 1990s, political party affiliation was not as pronounced as it is today. We were identified within the Montgomery/ Capitol arena as either a conservative probusiness legislator or a liberal pro-union/protrial lawyer legislator. Similar to when someone new arrives in Alabama and they are asked to choose sides in college football, you have to make your allegiance with either Alabama or Auburn. We had to make the same choice as legislators. I chose early to be on the side of business. I even took a leading role and was the sponsor of most of the Tort Reform legislation. Therefore, most observers rated me an arch pro-business conservative. The tort problem was so bad in Alabama that we were considered the black eye of the nation. Time Magazine called us “Tort Hell.” With the help of the National Business Community, along
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with Alabama business leaders and legislators, the Business Council of Alabama was formed. The BCA grew to become the most powerful organization in Alabama. When Bob Riley became governor in 2002, he orchestrated a game plan to take control of the BCA. He succeeded and put his boy, Billy Canary, a Washington political insider in control. Canary was a political hack that would carry out dirty tricks and chicanery for George Bush and Karl Rowe. Bob Riley and Mike Hubbard controlled the BCA through Billy Canary. Riley still continues to pull the strings and make money. However, everything points to Canary’s days at the BCA coming to an end. There have been rumors of his demise for over a year. It appears that it
may occur any day. For those of us who fought the battles for business in Alabama and saw the birth and creation of the BCA, that day is long overdue. Under Canary’s and Riley’s reign BCA has abandoned it’s mission of supporting business and the general wellbeing of the state and now, in the opinion of many, does more harm than good. No one familiar with the workings of the legislature will deny that Canary has become largely ineffective in representing the interests of business in the legislative process. For the past few years he has failed to pass an infrastructure bill largely supported by business across the state. This past session Canary failed in his efforts to stop legislation that would require insurance coverage for some Autism related issues. On the Autism measure, Canary could get only one vote for his position on the Senate floor. Most GOP legislators vote against
pro-business legislation because of Canary. Billy Canary’s leadership goes past simply failure and begins to enter the realm of causing real harm to the state and the businesses he represents. Canary once boasted of his position on convicted Speaker Mike Hubbard’s “kitchen cabinet.” However, in the Hubbard trial Canary was less than convincing on the stand as his memory fades on issues discussed with Hubbard. Some of those issues were part and parcel of the 12 felony convictions that removed Hubbard from office. Most folks expected Canary would be indicted with Hubbard. Now, BCA and Canary face possible involvement in the North Birmingham corruption investigation that has already resulted in one House member’s confession to crime. Some observers believe the scandal surrounding an anonymous ethics complaint that scuttled
Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will
since Billy Canary’s home is New York. Any organization that does not adapt ultimately cannot survive. BCA is at a critical crossroads in its existence. If the leadership of the organization does not replace Canary and move quickly to realign BCA with the interests of its members, its days as a vital voice for Alabama Business may be over. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.
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Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.
Dr. Craig Pouncey’s bid to be the State Superintendent of Education may lead back to Canary. The Board of the BCA and everyone concerned with the future of Alabama should be asking why in the world Canary has taken a once proud and effective organization into such controversial issues that have so little to do with core business interests. The answer is simple • Billy Canary has numerous conflicts of interest. During his tenure as President of the BCA Canary has continued to maintain outside consulting contracts that pose clear conflicts with his role at BCA. However, this should come as no surprise
hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford.
Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m.
Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.
Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.
Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.
New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.
Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.
Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East
Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.
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Turn off the ‘AC’ in Washington, D.C.
The people I talked and the council listened
he Alexander City City Council is to be commended for listening to the people who helped put them in office. Monday night the council decided to not close the Bibb Street railroad crossing after hearing the opinions of those who would be affected – business owners in downtown and residents who use the crossing on a regular basis. “I made it to every business in the area with the exception of one and none of those businesses are in favor of closing it,” Council Member Buffy Colvin said. “They want the arms, they just don’t want to see it closed. Every business owner I talked to was against it.” Council members did not just listen to concerned citizens in person, they heard from them over the phone. “I appreciate all the businesses and residents who contacted me,” Council Member Bobby Tapley said. “We were elected to represent the people and we always try to do what’s right. I know we can’t please everyone, but we try and it helps to hear from the people.” The crossing was already approved for crossing arms, but there was also a deal with the railroad to make downtown a silent zone if the Bibb Street crossing were closed, which would allow the arms to instead be installed at the North Central Avenue railroad crossing. Residents and business owners said the whistles and horns from trains didn’t matter nearly as much as having to take the long way around to get to where they were going. Too many times, people sit back and do nothing. That wasn’t the case with this issue and the results should show people that they need to be part of the process and make their feelings known. But more than that, the Outlook commends the council for listening and following through with what their constituents want. We hope that the council takes notice that the residents of Alexander City want to be heard and will keep open the lines of communication with all. Judging from Monday night, it appears that they heard them loud and clear.
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went to an outdoor event in Washington, D.C., last week. Boy, was it hot under the noon sun. It was so hot, I saw a mother swipe a Popsicle from her own child. I saw a Republican share an airconditioned cab with a Democrat. I saw senators engage in civil conversation with each other so they could spend more time in their air-conditioned chambers. In any event, I read, with interest, a Washington Post story that described how D.C. used to be, prior to the advent of air conditioning. As it goes, in 1909 President William Howard Taft used electric fans blowing over bins of ice in the attic to attempt to cool the White House. It didn’t work so well. Taft slept outside on a specially built White House porch to keep cool at night. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson avoided the unbearable heat by moving into a tent in the Rose Garden. President Calvin Coolidge “fought the humid summer months by making sure ‘a gadget filled with chemicals supposed to purify, or at least deodorize, the air’ was on his desk at all times,” according to WhiteHouseHistory.org . Air conditioning sure has changed Washington and the rest of the country - and not always for the better. Before air conditioning, the heat drove us outside and brought us together. In the old days, friends sought the shade of trees or a refreshing dip in a lake
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or river. In the evening, neighbors sat on front porches, sipping lemonade and telling stories. At night, folks slept in groups at parks or, in Washington, along the banks of the Potomac. Even in the 1970s, when I was a kid, few homes had air conditioning. Our windows were always open. At night, you could hear neighbors talking, a distant baby crying and Pirates announcer Bob Prince calling a game on somebody’s porch radio: “He missed it by a gnat’s eyelash!” In the mornings, I’d wake early to the sound of chirping birds. I could smell the cool dew outside my window and the toast and scrambled eggs my father was cooking in the kitchen. But air conditioning has ruined such sensations. In the neighborhood where I grew up, every house is sealed these days. All you hear outside is the constant hum of air conditioners running. Air conditioning has changed our architecture. Homes used to have high ceilings, cross-ventilation and large hallways to dissipate heat. Now we live in efficient ranches or over-designed suburban monstrosities that put the porch in the back and the
garage in the front. Commercial buildings used to have windows that opened, but that isn’t necessary anymore. Today’s glass-plated buildings are designed to keep the light and air out, so that we are oblivious to whatever season it may be. But these annoyances are nothing compared to the way air conditioning has changed Washington. Before air conditioning, federal agencies routinely shut down when the heat got too high, giving them that much less time to think up ways to spend our money. When Congress got air conditioning in the late 1920s, America took a turn for the worse. Before air conditioning, Washington was empty from mid-June to September. Now, free from worries about the heat and humidity, our Republican Congress is finding all kinds of opportunities to renege on their promises to fix health care, lower our taxes and unleash the economy. Perhaps if we shut off their taxpayer-funded AC they might be more prone to come to a much-needed consensus? We’ve had enough of their hot air. Maybe a dose of Mother Nature’s hot air will bring them to their senses. Tom Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
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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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am often asked what I do when the State Legislature is not in session. Well, when the Legislature is outof-session, there are still many ongoing state government issues. For instance, in just the first two weeks of July, I was contacted by dozens of constituents with issues, problems, or concerns regarding the following: The Alabama Motor Fuels Marketing Act; the Department of Transportation; the Department of Human Resources; the Personnel Department; Pardons and Paroles; real estate appraisers; environmental nuisances; a ROTC recommendation; the Industrial Development Board; a city council appointment; the Industrial Access Authority; downtown redevelopment; the Department of Corrections; pistol permits; veterans’ issues; county road maintenance; and tax issues. Most of the time, the
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constituent is frustrated by his or her interaction with a state government agency before he or she contacts me. So, I help the person work through the system to resolve the issue. Most of the time we can reach a resolution, but sometimes we cannot. As you know, Alabama has a “part-time” citizen legislature. My job outside of politics is working as a civil engineer. My wife and I run our own business and all the issues that get put on the back burner during the session must be dealt with once we are out of session. My family and my Christian faith are important to me and they also require an investment of time. So between the legislature, business, family, and faith,
there’s not a lot of hours left over in a week. But I wouldn’t have it any other way! I very much enjoy serving you in the State Legislature. Sure, there are frustrations, lack of progress, and outright disappointments at times; but when I can help someone through a problem, get assistance where needed, or resolve conflict – it makes it all worthwhile! So, anytime you have a problem with a state agency, need help knowing where to go, or how to get something done, please contact me by email at clyde.chambliss@ alsenate.gov or by phone at 334-247-7872. I will be happy to help in any way I can. Thank you for allowing me to represent you in Montgomery! Republican Clyde Chambliss represents all or parts of Autauga, Elmore, Chilton, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties in the Alabama Senate.
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HEALTH FAIR: A Summer Safari Health Fair hosted by The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Senior Services Department will be held at the Bibb Graves High School in Millerville Wednesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be health screenings, health education, refreshments,
door prizes and more. Special guest will be Brian Peters, meteorologist from ABC 33/40. This event will be indoors and free to the public. For more information, contact Tabitha Royal, BSW, service coordinator at 256-751-3740 or email ROYAL. TABITHA@AIDB.ORG. GENEALOGY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting “Genealogy Connects Us” July 26 at 11 a.m. Procedures for collecting, preserving and storing of church and other organizational records and artifacts will be taught by Sheralyn Belyeu, Loretta Whetstone and Frazine K. Taylor.
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Thursday, July 27
GOSPEL QUARTET: The Carolina Boys Quartet will be at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium July 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The concert is presented by Radney and Langley funeral homes and admission is one non-perishable food item donation to benefit the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes. BINGO: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting bingo night to benefit the Boys and Girls and Club of the Lake Martin Area every Thursday this month from 6 to 8 p.m. Cards are $1 each.
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$500 GIVEAWAY: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is having a $500 giveaway July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization, located at 7882 U.S. Highway 280 in Goodwater. First prize is $250, second is $150 and third is $100. Donations are being accepted by calling Richard McElarth at 256-2764776, Renell Hill at 256-839-6915, Wade McElarth at 256-749-9100 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. Proceeds will be used to help feed veterans. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades 1-8 July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information, contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542. BENEFIT SINGING: All for Him will be praising God with the Pritchard family. Sonny went home and those of us that wait for our time to join him will be rejoicing and singing praises for a blessing to fall on his wife and children in their time of need. Please come out and join us at Kellyton Revival Center July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. BENEFIT SINGING: Mt. Siani Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting a benefit for Edger Tug Woody July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Host Star Wonder gospel singers will be performing. Rev. Cory Hughley is pastor. BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIVE: The Jacksons Gap Back 2 School Drive is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksons Gap Fire Department. There will be food, fun and school supplies for students who can’t afford them. Donations are being accepted through July 25 at the Jacksons Gap Town Hall. FAMILY REUNION: The Mahan Yates Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and sit a spell. BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Weogufka Center is hosting the third annual Blast from the Past July 29 starting at 7 p.m. Concessions start at 5:30 p.m. with spaghetti, garlic beard, salad, dessert and drink. Admission to the show and dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY: Sistas for a Cause and Mary’s Little Lamb Daycare are having a back to school giveaway July 29 starting at 9 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The giveaway is limited to one packet per child with free supplies and food. CONCERT: River of Life Church
on Tallapoosa Street is hosting Noah Cleveland for a live concert July 29 at 6 p.m. with pizza and refreshments afterwards.
Sunday, July 30
REGENERATION PRAISERS REGISTRATION: The Studio will be taking registration for praise dance, tumbling and cheerleading, basic lyrical/lyrical/ballet dance and majorette dance. The early bird sign up is July 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for $20 and $25 for sign ups from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9, 10, 16,17, 23, 24, 30, 31, and Sept. 1. For more information, contact Kenyatta Simmons at Regeneration Praisers or email Ksimmons@acsk12. net or call Diane Deloney at 256-3074195 or Rosalyn Salter at 256-7941023. PASTOR APPRECIATION: St. James AME Church in Goodwater is hosting the 12th pastor appreciation service honoring Rev. John and First Lady Anita Leonard Sunday, July 30 with Rev. Al Williams speaking at the 11 a.m. service and Rev. Cameron Thomas at the 2:30 p.m. service. PASTORAL INSTALLATION: Centerview Missionary Baptist will host the pastoral installation of Reverend Jimmial Harrison Sr. Sunday, July 30 at 2 p.m. The installation message will be by Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. Everyone is invited.
Tuesday, August 1
USHER MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Early Rose District ushers August 1 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
Wednesday, August 2
OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for high school students, for seniors at 1 p.m., juniors at 2 p.m., sophomores at 3 p.m., freshmen at 4 p.m., eighth grade at 5 p.m. and seventh grade at 6 p.m. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday August 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Thursday, August 3
OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for elementary school students with kindergarten, second, fourth, sixth grades at 5:30-6:15 p.m. and first, third and fifth grades at 6:30-7:15 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 Parents can drop off supplies in the classrooms at 5:30 p.m. with everyone meeting in the Reeltown Elementary School Auditorium at 6 p.m. for a meet and greet. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown High School is hosting an open house for high school students Aug. 3 from 2-6 p.m. ISRAEL SPEAKER: Michael Hines will speak on the newly created Israel Encounter program August 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Auburn.
Friday, August 4
ALZHEIMERS CONFERENCE: The 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Professional and Family Caregiver Conference will
be Friday, August 4 at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. UAB research specialist Dr. Rita JablonskiJaudon will be discussing strategies to deal with dementia patients with nondrug interventions. For more information, call 334-3994342 or 334-233-2139. $20 general admission or $55 for professionals needing CE credit.
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Saturday, August 5
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPLOSION: The will be a Back To School Explosion at the Betty Carol Graham Center at CACC August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is being coordinated by GAP Fellowship Church as it has for the last 16 years. The guest speaker is 13-year-old King Nahh from Newark, New Jersey who has been featured on Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots and Good Morning America. Students of all ages are encouraged to attend. There will be free school supplies for all students and backpacks will also be given way. Teachers and administrators are also encouraged to attend as well. There will be pizza and drinks too.
Sunday, August 6
CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing August 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special singers will be the Kingsland Quartet from Arab. Lunch will be at noon and everyone is invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is celebrating 137 years of ministry August 6 at 3 p.m. A program is being prepared to commemorate the occasion to be followed by dinner. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Christian Academy will be having an open house August 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2392 Eagle Creek Road, Jacksons Gap. MOVIE: The ACOP Church in the Roses Shopping Center is hosting a free movie on the environmental condition in America today, Sunday, August 6 at 5 p.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services August 6 at 2 p.m. The guest pastor is Julia Marbury. ISRAEL SPEAKER: Michael Hines will speak on the newly created Israel Encounter program August 6 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Opelika and from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Opelika.
August 6-9
CHURCH HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming and revival services August 6 at 2 p.m. and August 7-9. The guest speaker will be Rev. Ceburne Riggins and Rev. James Whetstone. The Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Rossevelt Gregory.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area after school program begins August 7. The program is daily from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The club will offer free transportationto the clubs for k-4 through middle school. The Searcy Unit price is $25 a week. To sign up children visit the websit at bgcoflakemartinarea.wixsite.com/ bgclma.
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a growing problem among older adults. Some studies show that even a weight loss of 3 percent in older adults may significantly improve inflammation, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Being overweight or obese can be exacerbated in some people after retirement because they have more free time to sit around and aren’t as active as when they were younger or worked. On the other hand, baby boomers are being forced to delay retirement because of the economy. So many of those people are at desk jobs all day instead of being able to retire and be active. Lower impact activities such as walking, swimming, and bicycling are generally safe for many older adults, even those who have chronic conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure. But the key is to start slowly. Following a sensible diet can help prevent excess weight gain. But it’s also important to note that older adults occasionally have
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naturally occurring loss of taste or difficulty chewing that can make adhering to certain dietary recommendations challenging. Drug therapy or bariatric surgery may be suggested for older obese patients. However, all benefits and risks should be taken into consideration before opting for surgery. Surprisingly enough, the outcomes, complications, and mortality rates associated with bariatric surgery have been shown to be acceptable for adults age 65 and older. It’s never too late for older people to get on a path of good health. Losing weight is about disease prevention, staying healthy and feeling good. No need to worry about an ideal weight goal. Even modest weight loss such as 10 percent of excess body weight has significant improvements in someone’s health. Losing weight has a positive snowball effect. It does get easier as you continue to shed pounds, and it improves your overall mood and outlook on life. The Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ offers a variety of ways to get activity socially and physically. The Activity Center is located at the Charles E Bailey Sportplex in Alexander City. We hope you’ll consider joining in on the fun and fellowship. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.
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Church, Alex City; 9 9:45 a.m. My Mum was born July 27, 1930. I miss her terribly. One is never too old to miss that sweet loving touch your Mother gives. Happy Birthday to Diane Moore of Alexander City on July 29. This lovely lady is married to Ron’s maternal cousin, John Moore. July 30 is shared among Mary Ann Bice, Jane Knight’s grand-daughter Ellie Knight and me as well. This Friday is the 12th annual “Wags & Whiskers” Auction to benefit the Elmore County Humane Shelter and support the animals. A live and silent auction will run concurrently. The doors open at 6 p.m. and it takes place in the Entertainment Center of the Wind Creek Casino, 100 River Oaks Drive in Wetumpka. Tickets are $25 per-person and are available through Thursday at the Shelter or at-the-door of the event. The evening begins with a spread of great food provided by Wind Creek with two cash bars. Silent bidding starts at 6 p.m. and the live auction begins around 7 p.m. D.J. Ziggy from Power Sounds USA will be master of cermony. Live auction items will include: Pet items, weekend Hotel/Resort packages, Talladega packages, gift certificates, wine and other filled baskets, artwork, home décor and much more. Most of the items can be viewed on the
website for the Humane Shelter. If you cannot go to the auction, but would like to donate for the furry babies, the shelter will be very grateful for any amount. Maybe you’d like to sponsor the amount so that a family could adopt a dog for free. We all know there are always added expenses for a new animal in the family, toys, collar and lead, bedding plus food and water bowls around the house and outside. I can’t wait for Alex City to start the building for “Publix,” thinking this will certainly give the others some good competition and spread bargains evenly. Last summer, Wal-Mart lowered the price of frozen lime concentrate to 98 cents. We were happy as this is a great thirst quencher, and easily stored. This week, that one item jumped up to $1.28. I always check my receipts. The Wetumpka Depot Players will present, “Everything but the Kitchen Sink Cabaret” with some of the best River Regions singers, storytellers and musicians. Tunes from Broadway to Bluegrass at the Depot Theatre from August 4-6. It is a fundraiser so that the Depot Theatre can continue to entertain, educate and reach out to the community and continue to enjoy music and refreshments. Until next week, stay cool, and keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
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7:34 a.m., this became a flash flood warning,” Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said. “From Wind Creek and Alexander City, east through Dadeville and into Chambers County got 3.5 inches of rain. Those in the extreme northern and southern parts of the county saw very little rainfall, maybe half an inch.” Measurements taken by the Alexander City Department of Public Works showed that, between Monday and Tuesday mornings, 3.8 inches of rain had fallen in the Alexander City area, according to Public Works Administrative Assistant Kristin Joiner said. With nearly four inches of rain falling across central Tallapoosa County over a 24-hour period, there have thankfully been only a few problems reported to the Alexander City Department of Public Works and the county EMA. Approximately 150 customers in Alexander City, along with a handful of residents in both Dadeville and Jacksons Gap reported they had lost power as a result of the storm, but power had been restored to all those affected by 12:15 p.m., according to Moran. In addition, water had also been reported running over a roadway in Jacksons Gap. “A couple of trees were reported down this morning, and Flint Hill Place is closed, part of the road caved in,” Joiner said. The downed trees were scattered across town, and Flint Hill Place was the only
road reported to have a caving issue. The collapsed portion of the road was close to the intersection with Dadeville Road, and barricades had been put up to keep the public from using the street, according to Joiner. “We have called in an emergency line locate, which gives the utility companies 24 hours to locate any underground lines in the area,” she said. “The road will be closed overnight and we’ll be out there working tomorrow.” County officials are also dealing with a washout on a large portion of Grimes Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap near Rock Springs Church. Officials also believe that lightning may have been the cause of a fire that totally destroyed a home on Camp ASCCA Drive near Jacksons Gap. Departments from Jacksons Gap, Eagle Creek and Dadeville all responded to the blaze, but it was pretty far gone before help arrived. For all the hard work they had put in during and immediately after the storm came through, Moran wanted to express his thanks for those working for the utility companies, the city and county shops and the first responders. Over the next couple of days, Goggins said that there would still be some potential for showers during the afternoon hours, but overall rain chances would be dropping. “We do not anticipate any prolonged, heavy rainfall like we saw this morning,” she said.
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banks at a time when their supplies are running low. “Last year was our biggest year. We collected over 2,000 pounds,” Anderson said. Since the first concert was held several years ago, the attendance has consistently grown, and Anderson hopes that the crowd filling the Benjamin Russell auditorium will be bigger and more excited than ever before. “We always hope to do better than last year. The crowds get bigger every year, and people have really enjoyed it,” he said. The show is scheduled to last approximately two hours, with a short intermission in between the two musical sets. There will be plenty of space for everyone wanting to attend Thursday night, since the event will be hosted at the Benjamin Russell auditorium, a venue Anderson described as not having a bad seat anywhere in the house.
In addition to the music from The Carolina Boys Quartet, attendees will also have the chance to win door prizes provided by Langley and Radney, though they must be present in order to win. The annual concert has become a favorite event of people throughout Alexander City and the surrounding area, according to Anderson. “People are always asking me when the concert will be and who will be performing,” he said. “It’s an event everyone looks forward to.” For Thursday night’s concert, the doors open at 6 p.m. and the music is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Admission to the concert is one non-perishable food item to benefit the Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes. “I hope that everyone comes out, enjoys the concert and helps replenish the food banks,” Anderson said.
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County work crews dealt with localized flooding on Rock Springs Road, above. Left, lighting likely caused the fire on Camp ASCCA Drive destroying the home.
Sweet Daddy Task Force and ABC Enforcement executed a search warrant at a residence on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Camp Hill, about 100 yards from Edward Bell Tech Center. “During the search, investigators recovered a large quantity of alcohol in what appeared to be old fashion ‘shot house,’” Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force said, referring to an illegal bar setup inside the old house there. “This is a rare and unusual occurrence since the city of Camp Hill was one of the first municipalities in Tallapoosa County to participate in Sunday alcohol sales.” In addition to the multiple bottles and types of liquor, investigators
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also found four grams of marijuana, a .38 caliber handgun and drug paraphernalia inside the structure. White said that 60-year-old Tommy Lee Evans, who also goes by “Sweet Daddy Soul,” was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana 2nd degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, sell liquor without license, possession of alcohol for sell and failure to obtain tobacco permit. “We were astonished to see that in this day and time,” White said. “I mean you can buy liquor legally, but apparently he was catering to people who couldn’t get it through traditional means. It appears that it was something that had been going on for quite some time.”
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oday’s column will wrap up our look at the 2017 football schedule for the Auburn Tigers. Pat Dye always referred to this portion of the season as Amen Corner in reference to the turn for home at Augusta National. Auburn has one of the more difficult finishing stretches of any team in the country having to face Georgia and Alabama every year. The Tigers get a much-needed week off after eight straight games on October 28. Here’s what it’s going to look like during the home stretch. Nov. 4: At Texas A&M — The Aggies have started the season 5-0, 5-0 and 6-0 the last three years. They have finished those seasons 8-5, 8-5 and 8-5. Obviously, Kevin Sumlin needs to prove he can field a team that won’t collapse in the second half of the season. People in College Station are starting to murmur wondering if he truly is the right man for the job. Wide receiver Christian Kirk is as dynamic as any receiver in the country and running back Trayveon Williams ran for over 1,000 yards last season averaging 6.8 yards per carry. The biggest question is who will play quarterback. Freshman Kellen Mond is a likely candidate, but he is a true freshman. Auburn hasn’t lost at Kyle Field since A&M has been in the SEC. Perhaps, that streak will continue. Nov. 11: Home vs. Georgia — Kirby Smart’s head-coaching debut was a mixed bag to say the least. The Dawgs struggled to beat Nichols and lost to Vanderbilt at home. However, they defeated North Carolina, Auburn and TCU in the Liberty Bowl. Running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel both return to give the Bulldogs one of the better backfields in the SEC. Quarterback Jacob Eason was erratic but did throw for 2,430 yards and 16 touchdowns. His maturity, or lack thereof, will be the difference in Georgia having a great season and merely a decent season. Auburn is 2-9 against UGA in the last eleven years. That is totally unacceptable, especially considering the Tigers were the better team in at least half of those matchups. Nov. 18: Home vs. UL Monroe — The Warhawks have struggled in the past several years. They haven’t had a winning season since 2012. Auburn tussled with Monroe in Jordan Hare a season ago. It was a lot closer than the 58-7 score might indicate. I’m lying of course. There’s a reason this game is scheduled between Georgia and Alabama. It’s strategically positioned there to give the backups a chance to play. Nov. 25: Alabama — The beat goes on for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. They lost enough talent to the NFL last year to cripple most teams in college football, but their cupboard continues to overflow. It’s hard to imagine the Tide won’t be loaded at every position. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is somewhat of a mystery and it will be interesting to see the differences between he and Lane Kiffin. I expect them to be noticeable. Alabama has won five more games in the last two years than Auburn has in the last three years. That’s painful to acknowledge, but sometimes the truth hurts. Speaking of that, quarterback Jalen Hurts had an incredible freshman season. Some people actually believe he’s in danger of losing his job. I would find it hard to believe, but I’m rooting for quarterback controversy. The path to the SEC title travels through one school right now and that’s Alabama. The only way to be the man is to beat the man. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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Top: Greg Vinson, of Jacksons Gap, will represent the area during the Bassmaster Elite Series Bottom: Lake Martin will host the series in February 2018.
After the announcement of the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series kicking off right here on Lake Martin, the community has been getting excited. But no one is more pleased than local anglers Greg Vinson, a native of Jacksons Gap, and Kelley Jaye, a native of Reeltown, who will get to take part in the Elite Series on their hometown lake. “I grew up on Lake Martin, so I know it well,” Vinson said. “I’m probably as much or more excited as a fan of the sport coming to my home lake. I hope that I would have some type of local advantage, but this group of fishermen are the best in the world. To fish the lake I grew up on in the biggest fishing trail in the world is great.” Bassmaster’s Elite Series will come launch from Wind Creek State Park from Feb. 8 through 11, and the economic boost it could provide to the community is just one thing to be excited about. “I’ve been wanting Bassmaster to come to Lake Martin for years now because they’ve got the best facilities with Wind Creek, and there are plenty of hotels and places to eat,” Jaye said. “The crowds that come to these things are usually astronomical compared to the residents. “Lake Martin is known as a recreational lake, and it’s got good fishing and I want people to see that. The series showcases these lakes and brings other anglers in that normally wouldn’t come to Lake Martin, so I’m excited for the long-term effect that will take place.” Both Vinson and Jaye grew up fishing Lake Martin, but neither were on the trail when B.A.S.S. last came to visit in 2002. Although they’ve obviously never fished it as a part of the Bassmaster Elite Series, they both hope to hold competitive advantages. Lake Martin is a 44,000-acre body of water with more than 700 miles of shoreline; it’s full of coves and sloughs and the potential for hidden gems and honey holes is seemingly endless. “It can help to know a spot to hit really quick to be efficient and hit very See FISHING • Page 9
Locals hit the courts at volleyball play date By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
With just two weeks until the official start of fall sports practice, Tuesday was the perfect time for a trio of local teams to hit the volleyball courts and put their summer skills to the test. “Of course you want to come in and win,” Central Coosa coach Doris Gamble said. “But mostly, I want to learn and teach and correct errors to try to put us on a good start for the season.” Coosa was joined by Horseshoe Bend as well as Benjamin Russell’s varsity and JV squads. “I was really proud because our B team and played against all these varsity teams,” BRHS varsity coach Pam Robinson said. “They got better and better.” Benjamin Russell switches things up: For the Wildcats, Tuesday’s play date was a time to move some things around and work out some of the kinks. Throughout the day, BRHS switched from a 6-2 to a 5-1 and played some girls at multiple positions. Benjamin Russell is in an interesting position this year as top player Abby Martin has elected not to return to the team for her senior year. It’ll be tough to fill her shoes, but Robinson said Shay Johnson, who did not play as a sophomore or junior, has returned and should be a strong athletic presence. Aniah Ford has also been a preseason standout. Although the Wildcats won
five of their six games, they also found some things they need to work on. “We served well today, but serve receive and passing are always things you can work on,” Robinson said. “We had the opportunity to work a lot on defense, but you can get by on defense with kids just trying to figure out where they’re going to hit the ball and get there. We’re also working on reading what the other team is going to do. I thought we made some strides and got some answers today.” Coosa focuses on adjustments: Like Benjamin Russell, the Cougars’ main objective on Tuesday was to figure out what adjustments need to be made ahead of the start of season. “We’re just trying to actually see how well we really transition from offense to defense and from position to position,” Gamble said. “We’re also seeing what chemistry there is between players and see if we need to move some people around, so we’ll adjust our offense and defense if needed.” Central Coosa had an up-anddown day at the play date, winning three, splitting two and dropping two. It did get a chance to play Horseshoe Bend, which is a team it’ll face in the regular season. Other top opponents could be Elmore County, Dadeville and Sylacauga. “We gotta go back in and See VOLLEYBALL • Page 9
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Top: Horseshoe Bend libero Abby Cheatam readies for a play during Tuesday’s play date. Bottom: Central Coosa’s Keana White serves the ball against Horseshoe Bend.
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Become an Outdoors-Woman this fall STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Registration for the next Alabama Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop opens on Aug. 1 for first-time attendees and Aug. 7 for both firsttimers and those who have previously attended. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)-sponsored event takes place at the 4-H Center near Columbiana Oct. 6 through 8. BOW is a three-day workshop designed for women ages 18 years or older who would like to learn new outdoor skills. The workshop offers hands-on instruction in a fun, outdoor learning environment. Participants
choose from courses such as rifle, pistol, archery, fishing, camping, hiking, canoeing, mountain biking and more. New this fall, an Edible and Medicinal Plants workshop will be offered twice during the weekend. BOW coordinator Hope Grier said the classes offer basic outdoor skills training. “There are many ladies who have not been exposed to these outdoor activities and are apprehensive about trying them,” she said. “BOW is ideal for those women because everything is taught at a beginner level.” The registration fee of $275 covers meals, dormitory-style lodging, program materials and instruction. For more information on the BOW workshop including the class schedule,
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specific places rather than trying to work a large area,” Vinson said. “That being said, the local advantage can be a curse because you can get caught up fishing memories, so you have to be careful not to do that.” Many of the Elite Series anglers visit the lake destinations prior to the tournament in order to scope out the best areas for their fishing tactics. Although Vinson and Jaye knows these waters so well, they both said they still plan to fish early to find out even more about Lake Martin. “I’ll spend a lot of time out there because I have probably 1,000 waypoints, which is like a brush pile where fish like to hang out,” Jaye explained. “I’ll probably spend December figuring out which ones are holding the best fish. Once the official practice begins, I don’t really want anybody to know what I’m doing.” Vinson added, “I have a nice updated map of Lake Martin that tells me what’s going on under the water, so hopefully that’ll give me an advantage to learn
some things I haven’t. One of the neat things I’m excited about is possibly learning some new things about the lake. As long as I’ve been fishing it, I don’t know every spot to hit.” The pair also added that one of the biggest challenges the anglers are likely to face on Lake Martin is consistency. A good bass for the lake would be considered 4 or 5 pounds, but Vinson said there’s the very strong likelihood an angler could catch an 8- or 10-pounder. “I think it’s gonna be real tight and ounces could make a difference because the lake is predominantly spotted bass,” Jaye said. “The good thing about February is they’ll be real full for winter, so I feel like a 15-pound bag a day could win it. That month, it’s hard to be consistent.” In the Elite Series, anglers can keep any bass over 12 inches, and they can’t have more than five fish in the boat at any one time. Five bass make a bag, and the weight total is cumulative over the course of the four-day tournament.
visit www.outdooralabama.com/ becoming-outdoors-woman-bow or call Hope Grier at 334-242-3620. Youth football camp coming to Alex City Alexander City will play host the second of two Bridge Builders youth football camps on Saturday. The camp is open to players in first through eighth grade and will be held at the Sportsplex. Registration begins at 7:30 am. each day, and the camps will be from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10. It will feature special guests, including players from either Auburn or Alabama. For more information or to preregister, contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256786-0542.
Outlook searching for freelancers Are you interested in writing about local sports? Are you familiar with keeping stats at a game or finding an interesting story? Do you have a camera and know a thing or two about taking action photos? You may be the perfect fit as a freelance writer or photographer for the Alexander City Outlook. The sports department will be ramping up its freelance coverage during the fall season, and is looking for people to start getting experienced now. If interested, contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281 ext. 228, or by email at lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com.
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make a few adjustments, move a few people around, but we’re feeling OK heading into the season,” Gamble said. Horseshoe Bend identifies shortcomings: For the Generals, who are a young squad with a new head coach, Tuesday’s play date was mostly about figuring out what they still need to improve upon. “I wanted to see where our areas of weaknesses are, and we’ve identified three as a team: communication, transition and passing,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie Turner said. “Now we’ll know what to take back with us when we start fall practice to know what to work on.” Communication will be a big part of the Generals’ game this season, as they’re working with just one senior, Cheyanna Howard. After losing its first three games, Horseshoe Bend started talking more on the court and things finally turned around. “This morning, when we played our first two matches, we were very dead and they wouldn’t communicate,” Turner said. “I finally called timeout and told them their cell phones would be mine until the end of today if they didn’t start
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Benjamin Russell junior varsity player Haylee Hunter makes a pass during Tuesday’s play date.
communicating. I know they can communicate because they do it (with their phones). Immediately it started picking up.” The Generals won their final three games of the day. Wildcats’ JV team impresses: Being up against a slew of varsity squads would be intimidating for an JV squad, but Benjamin Russell fought
through it every game and even got some wins under its belt. “Especially for JV teams, this is just so they can actually see how it is game time,” BRHS JV coach Jennifer Clanton said. “They’re practicing to see what a game feels like — the quickness of it, the rotations. It’s about getting out of drills and getting into actual scrimmage time.”
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Leroy the SCUBA diver, above left, waits with his people Katelyn and Kayla Metzger of Dadeville at the Sun Festival Dawg-Gawn Good Parade. Above right, Kenny Dean performs with Madwind in the Battle of the Bands contest Friday at Strand Park. Below, David Bouleware walks around the car show at the Lake Martin Innovation Center Saturday. Right, Mason Booth, 3, and Jackson McMichen, 15, build their sundaes at Carlise’s Drug Thursday afternoon at the Sun Festival KidsFest Build Your Own Sundae.
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