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City deals with cracks on newly paved roads By MITCH SNEED Editor
With funds made available from a half-cent sales tax enacted by the Alexander City City Council Aug. 28, 2014, city residents are finding more roads getting attention than they did in previous years.
Among the first batch of streets to get new asphalt were Church and Lee streets, but in recent weeks lines of crack sealer have appeared on those asphalt surfaces. Despite just being in place for about 15 months, small cracks appeared on those roads. Those cracks appeared even after the city tested a new process that
A motorist travels along Church Street in Alexander City Tuesday, rolling over black lines that come from city crews sealing cracks that appeared in the road which was paved just 15 months ago.
involves the spraying of an agent called Reclamite last December. The compound is billed as a preservative seal when applied to recently paved roads. While officials say that the work does come with a guarantee, cracks See ROADS • Page 5
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Candidates work to bring signs into compliance
Waterfront home sales up, prices down But experts caution against monthly comparisons
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By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
A day after the size of some signs for candidates for elected office in Alexander City was called into question, some candidates apologized and made adjustments to bring signs into compliance. Several oversized signs that belonged to mayoral candidate Charles Shaw, and council hopefuls Tim Funderburk, Tony Harris and Eric Brown had been taken down or moved onto vehicles or trailers to bring them inline with city code. City code states: “The total sign area for any political sign shall not exceed four (4) square feet.” Square footage is calculated by multiplying the height by the width of an object. For example a sign that is two feet wide by two feet high is four square feet in total area and would be in keeping with city ordinance. A sign that is four feet by four feet or larger, See SIGNS • Page 5
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Sun Festival shines on Above, Petite Miss Sun Festival Kirklynn Marabel, 5, of Alexander City hugs Aubie at Tuesday’s Show Your Colors event. Left, Telissa Stone, left, 9, and Sabreia Thomas, 10, paint flower pots at the PATH station at the Taking Care of Me event for the Sun Festival at Strand Park Tuesday. For today’s Pie in the Sky clue and full list of today’s events see page 4.
Lake Martin waterfront sales increased 34 percent from 32 units in May to 43 in June with median prices falling 12 percent from $381,250 in May to $330,000 in June, according to a report by the Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE). The ACRE report showed that sales of Lake Martin waterfront home were down 12.2 percent from 49 in June 2015 and median sales prices down 12 percent from $375,000 in June 2015. Steve Arnberg, vice president for real estate sales for Russell Lands on Lake Martin, says although the numbers are correct, there are other ways to evaluate sales and pricing that show a more accurate picture of the market. “Yes, it is true that we had a huge increase in sales June versus May,” Arnberg said. “That sounds great, but when comparing against last June it is down a bit. So is that good news or is that bad news? “When you are looking at median prices or average prices on a month versus month basis you run the risk of making a decision based on partial data. Rather than a snap-shot in time it is See SALES • Page 5
Jacob’s Ladder kids show sugary sweet appreciation for officers By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Law enforcement officers in the area got a special survival kit Tuesday from the children of Jacob’s Ladder at First United Methodist Church. “This is a small bag of goodies put together by the children here,” Jacob’s Ladder Director Kim McAlister said. “On the front are the instructions for what’s inside. The kit includes LifeSavers for the many times you’ve been one, Smarties to give you wisdom for those split second decisions, Hershey Kisses to show our love for you, gum to help everyone stick together, Pay Day because you aren’t in this for
the money, Peppermint Patty to help you keep your cool, Mounds for the mounds of courage you show and Laffy Taffy to remind you that laughter is a great stress reliever.” The idea came from one of the teachers who happens to be the daughter of an Alexander City Police Department officer. “I saw it online,” Brianna Ray said. “I thought it would be a cool idea.” The idea struck her father. “I am surprised,” DARE officer Brian Ray said. Jacob’s Ladder assembled enough of the bags to give to the Alexander City Police Department, the Tallapoosa See JACOB’S • Page 11
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Alexander City Police Officer Brian Ray holds his daughter Kaitlyn and low-fives students of Jacob’s Ladder while his daughter Brianna looks on. A teacher at Jacob’s Ladder came up with the idea of creating the special survival kit for law enforcement.
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lost them, too. How should I handle this without getting my heart broken? -- MISSISSIPPI MOMMY DEAR MOMMY: Did these aunts and uncles have children, or are they childless? If you have cousins, consider reaching out to them first, because their views may be less conservative than their parents’. If your family’s Christian roots are as strong as you say they are, they should be both welcoming and forgiving, and embrace your children in their loving family circle. However, if they are not, then it would be better for
your little girls if they were not exposed to them. I have advised in the past that sometimes people have to live their own lives and create their own families. If your relatives are rejecting, that is what you will have to do, not only for your daughters’ sake but also for your own. DEAR ABBY: I have been getting together with a group of ladies for many years now. Husbands and boyfriends are welcome but rarely come. We enjoy meeting at each other’s houses and at restaurants every few months. We are having a problem with one member, “Gail,” who is envious of “Rose,” a still-beautiful former model. Gail has been making remarks that Rose “must have had work done” on her face to be able to retain her looks for so long. (I think it is a combination of good genes, sunscreen and incredible bone structure.)
What Rose has or hasn’t done is none of Gail’s business. Rose is aware of Gail’s jealousy, and it puts a damper on our good times and our caring attitudes toward each other. We wish Gail would drop out. Her remarks need to stop. Have you any ideas on how we can deal with this problem? -- CLUB MEMBER IN THE SOUTHWEST DEAR CLUB MEMBER: I sure do. The person closest to Gail needs to tell her, privately, that the catty comments make everyone uncomfortable, and if she doesn’t stop she will no longer be welcome in the group. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mr. James F. (“Coot”) Ware Mr. James F. (“Coot”) Ware, 73, of Camp Hill, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services will be held at Beulah #2 Baptist Church, Camp Hill on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will be in Brummitt cemetery, Camp Hill. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Vines Funeral Home Chapel,
Mr. James W. Massengale Funeral arrangements for Mr. James W. Massengale will be held Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Marietta Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater, Alabama. Pastor Jessie L. Mayes officiating. Interment will follow
LaFayette. Mr. Ware was born November 2, 1942 in Camp Hill to the late Milton Ware and Mildred Brummitt Ware. After service in the Vietnam War, he returned to Alabama, where he worked for over 30 years at the Uniroyal/ Michelin Tire Plant, Opelika as a shift supervisor. Mr. Ware joined at an early age Beulah #2 Baptist Church, Camp Hill, where he served as a faithful deacon for many years. Mr. Ware was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and deacon who lived his Christian life by example. Mr. Ware is survived by his loving wife: Doris Spencer Ware, Camp Hill; at Marietta Cemetery. Public viewing will be on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 12 noon at Marietta Missionary Baptist Church. Zion Memorial Funeral Home of Sylacauga directing (256) 245-1454. Alabama’s Premiere Funeral Directors.
one son: Ramon (Elaine) Ware, San Jose, CA; three daughters Tonja Ware Turner, Charlotte, NC, Nancy Lacy, Dayton, OH; and, Monica (Charles) Reese, Atlanta, GA and a host of other relatives and friends. The family of Mr. Ware requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name in lieu of flowers. To share your online condolences, please visit our website at www.vinesfuneralhome.com Vines Funeral Home, Inc. LaFayette, AL is handling the arrangements.
Mrs. Nellie Billingsley Mrs. Nellie Billingsley of Temple, Texas formerly of Alexander City, Alabama died July 25, 2016 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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s we have watched and participated in the presidential foray this entire year, an equally important event occurred. The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in February is an important event in American government. Scalia’s unexpected death at 79 could affect the ideological tilt of the Supreme Court and could essentially have a profound impact on our nation’s public policy. Our founding fathers created a three-pronged government triumvirate. The three branches – executive, legislative and judicial – are designed to balance each other and work congruently to give us a functioning democracy. In the past eight years we have experienced a dichotomy of acrimony and thus gridlock between our extremely liberal president and very conservative U.S. House and U.S. Senate. The liberal Democratic president and conservative Republican legislative branch have been at polar extremes, which has created havoc and stalemate between the two branches. President Obama has attempted to circumvent constitutional restraints to get around the congressional roadblocks to his agenda. In the meantime, Congress has evolved into a partisan quagmire that leaves it without decisiveness, which leads to nothing being accomplished. This partisan divide has rendered the Congress and presidency powerless. Therefore, the U.S. Supreme Court has become the benchmark and pivotal decision-making and public policy setting entity in the nation. Scalia was the Court’s most reliably arch conservative. His death leaves the Supreme Court tilted to the left. The Constitution provides that the president is to appoint vacancies to the Supreme Court with the advice and
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consent of the U.S. Senate. The Republican majority Senate, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), has vowed to block President Obama’s appointment to replace Scalia for the remainder of the year. This is unprecedented. However, they can and will thwart Obama’s nominee. The Republicans are hopeful that a Republican will win the White House and that they will retain their control of the U.S. Senate. Both of these occurrences may be wishful thinking. Scalia’s death is a major loss for the nation’s conservatives. The Court is now evenly divided four to four between liberals and conservatives. However, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who has been considered the one moderate middle swing vote on the Court, has swung more to the left in recent years. Thus, for the remainder of the year the Court has a liberal tilt and there are numerous major decisions set to be made this year. On course to be decided are landmark issues regarding abortion rights, affirmative action, voting rights and immigration. Under ObamaCare religious and non-profit schools and hospitals are mandated to pay for contraceptives. These groups are essentially pro-life and want to be exempted from the Obama mandate. With Scalia on the Court they would have probably won. However, the likely outcome is a 4-4 tie. The long standing University of Texas affirmative action case was decided a few weeks ago. Scalia had already shown his hand against affirmative action in oral arguments. He suggested from the bench that African Americans may do better at “less advanced” or
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“slower track” schools. With Scalia gone the Court ruled against Texas and in favor of affirmative action. In a case regarding voting rights, Alabama is front and center. The Court will consider changing the way state districts are drawn based on the number of eligible voters rather than total population. A favorable decision would be a major victory for Republicans. It would enhance the power of more rural and mostly white districts. In oral arguments in December with Scalia leading the charge it appeared the conservative justices may have had the edge. It is uncertain now. President Obama’s immigration plan would prevent deportation for four million undocumented immigrants. An appellate court had ruled this unconstitutional. With Scalia on the Court the appellate court ruling would have been upheld. Now it is totally up in the air. The bottom line is this election is extremely important when it comes to where the country is heading philosophically because the presidential race as well as senatorial races around the country will significantly affect the makeup of the Supreme Court. 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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y name is Jeff Walker and I am a candidate for Mayor in Jackson’s Gap. I am a lifelong resident of Jackson’s Gap. I graduated from Dadeville High School in 1992. I’m 42 years old and married with two children. My wife and I attend Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church, where I serve as a deacon. I served in the Army National Guard for ten years and was deployed in Operation Joint Endeavor. I am employed at the Alabama Department of Transportation where I have been a surveyor for 22 years. I have served on the Jackson’s Gap Walker City Council for 12 years and I have been mayor the last four years. I have acquired a lot of experience and knowledge to lead our town into the future. Since 2012 I have worked diligently to make sure that our town has become financially strong and stable. We are currently working on recruiting businesses into our town and on an annexation plan to include more residents and businesses into our town limit. We have worked together with the volunteer fire department and the police department to make them top notch. Together we have lowered our ISO rating, which lowers our resident’s insurance rates. By “WE” in the above statements, I mean EVERYONE. Myself, our town council, our fire department, police department, our clerk and our other town employees. No one person can do ANYTHING alone. My goal is that we never forget that as elected officials we are the public servants of the people of Jackson’s Gap. I will continue to push forward to make our town safe, respectable, and prosperous. My promise to the residents of Jackson’s Gap is to do everything with honesty and integrity. I ask for your vote on Aug. 23rd. God Bless
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HEALTH FAIR: Weatherman James Spann will be at the Bibb Graves School July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a health fair. BIBLE SCHOOL: A Communitywide Bible School will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. The event is open to all in the community and Rev. Carl Kelly will be the featured speaker.
PATH FINDERS SYMPOSIUM: PATH Finders will be hosting a symposium on Music, Memory and Answers July 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Central Alabama Community College Media Center 2nd floor. Our keynote speaker is JoAnn Hackett, Nurse Practitioner from the Department of Neurology at UAB’s Memory Disorders Clinic. Debbie Stalnaker, administrator from Adams Health and Rehab, will discuss the success of their Music and Memory program for dementia residents. Baylie Kizziah, Kowaliga Idol Winner for 2016, will sing and
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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, an All White Attire, at the Passion Church July 30 at 6 p.m. Special guests include: Regeneration Mothers Of Praise, Brothas Keepers Motorcycle Club, Charlene Benton, Rickey Young, Mary Lee Davis, Sistas For A Cause, Callie Willis, Debbie Bryant, Sonya Huntley, Sandra Whitehill,Quandara Ingram, Shanesia Burden, April Ross, Lisa Marbury, Darlene Wilson, Deitrick Lawson Sr., Sis Gertrude. 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. YOUTH BASH: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting a youth bash July 30 at 5 p.m featuring music by 49 North and a message by Bro. Willie Alexander. The will be hamburgers and hot dogs following the service. Everyone is welcome. YOUTH PROGRAM: Bread of LIfe A.C.O.P on Highway 280 in Kellyton is hosting a youth program July 30 at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Youth pastor
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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
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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 2:30 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. FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: Sandy Creek Baptist Church is hosting a fifth Sunday singing July 31 at 5:30 p.m. Food and fellowship will follow the singing.
August 1-3
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.
August 6
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting a Back to School Expo at Betty Carol Graham Technology Center with special guest Bill Gailliard, author and motivational speaker. There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 and teachers are invited. YARD SALE: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale August 6 from 6 a.m. to noon.
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church will hold am Anniversary Celebration and Homecoming Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. The
guest speaker will be Rev. Gary Dixon of Calvary Baptist Church in LaFayette.For more information call 256-825-7286 or email jan_dhart@ yahoo.com CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church, 71 Zion Street of Tallassee, Alabama, will celebrate 136 years of ministry August 7. A homecoming program is being prepared to commemorate this joyous occasion. Members, former members, family, and friends are cordially invited to attend. The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. The speaker for the occasion will be LaBrian Stewart, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Keith Stewart. LaBrian is one of our own. He is an accomplished student athlete and professional educator and currently serves as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Northview High School, Dothan, Alabama.
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sometimes appear when paving over an existing surface. “We did do some crack sealing in those area last week,” Alexander City Street Department Superintendent Mitch Kendrick said. “Ideally you would hope that you didn’t have cracks appear, especially in one that is a little over a year old. But I have seen asphalt that will get some cracking shortly after it is paved.” Kendrick said that’s why his crews constantly examine roads during routine travel and when on daily assignments. They identify small issues that could become larger ones and work to address them as quickly as they can. “We have been trying to stay on top of things,” Kendrick said. “We want to take care of what we have so that residents can enjoy the smoother roads. While we wish we didn’t have to seal the new stuff so early,
we will do what it takes to make it last.” The National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University lists several causes for the type of cracks area roads are seeing in its research. The most common causes listed are faults in the under layer, improper installation and adverse conditions at installation. Published research recommends Alexander City Road Improvement Project pulls from money that can be used for no other purpose other than to resurface, repair and patch area roads. The half-cent sales tax increase will be reviewed four years after it began according to the resolution passed by council. The tax has generated about $1.15 million annually. The city had been allotting just $188,000 to road resurfacing in budgets before the sales tax increase was put in place.
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more like a snap shot of a snap shot.” Arnberg says 12-month looks at data comparisons are more reliable indicators of the market. “Looking at 12 months takes out the peaks and valleys,” Arnberg said. “As an example, we have more sales pending for July/ August closings with sales prices of well over $1 million compared to June. The average and median should jump. That would lead me to think prices are shooting up. Putting that in with a full year gives a more balanced view.” Arnberg shared these
comparisons of trends for the 12 months ending in June 2016 versus the 12 months ending in June 2015: • Overall volume: $171,121,093 for 2016 versus $153,541,423 for 2015 (ip 11.4 percent) • Total number of sales: 339 for 2016 versus 320 in 2015. (Up 5.9 percent) • Average price: $504,782 in 2016 versus $479,817 in 2015 (Up 5.2 percent) • Median price: $394,500 in 2016 versus $375,000 in 2015 (up 5.2 percent) • Average days on market: 167 in 2016 versus 194
in 2015. (homes selling faster by 27 days) “All of those seem to indicate a steady increase,” Arnberg said. “All the numbers are in the black so you don’t have the number of sales up, but prices down the monthly data seems to point to. Given that 2015 is the second best year ever for Lake Martin (only 2006 was better) we are doing pretty well.” Meanwhile, Arnberg said he does expect sales to slow, but only due to a low inventory. But, he adds, that is good news for lot sales. “Given that 2015 is the
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would not be legal under city ordinance. Funderburk, who is a candidate in District 6 and Brown, who is a candidate in District 4, stopped by the Outlook office to explain. “I was wrong,” Funderburk said. “People who know me know how much I care about this city and how much this means to me. It wasn’t deliberate. It was just a misunderstanding of the rules on my part. It’s fixed now.” District 4 Candidate Eric Brown also said he never intended to try to skirt the rules. “I’m sorry and the last thing I want to do was to try to pull a fast one,” Brown
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second best year ever for Lake Martin (only 2006 was better) we are doing pretty well,” Arnberg said. “I do predict that sales will tend to slow on a gross volume and unit count because there are lower inventory levels. That means waterfront lots will likely become more attractive as people build new lake homes.”
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see a clean environment for them to enjoy. We look forward to next summer’s Bunco themed parties! Cornbread, coleslaw and some of the best dishes to choose from were exactly what we found last Thursday evening as we traveled to dine at Cock of the Walk. You should have seen the meal that Martha Kerley ordered! You know that when Tom Howard says he is full, then a meal is mighty fine. Besides those mentioned the others along for the group outing were Larry and Kathy Luke, Jimmie Thomas, Chat Richardson, Karen Huffman, Wynell Coker, LaRue Burnett, Bud and Martha Champion, Mary Lee Radney, Mattie
Howard, Tim Hammond, Bob Kerley, Roger Pasley, Annette Worthy, Ruth Thrasher, Diane Smelly, Ruby Gaston, Mary Robertson, Ann Slay, Dorothy Hawkins, John and Ruby Roberts, Ron Ownbey and Shirley Carmichael and group counters Covyn and Cutler Holt. If you didn’t know who was behind the wheel it was group leader, Corley R. Holt. You just can’t beat good food and good folks having a great time together! We want to go ahead and mention that starting this coming August if you want to be a part of the group day travels, you will need to purchase a 50+ Travel Ticket that will last you until August 2017. Cost per ticket is $25 with the exception of group leaders or those that volunteer on committees, who will receive a $5 discount. Stop by the activity center to pick up an information sheet in the entrance area.
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ympathy is sent to the family of Larry Freeman of Dadeville who is free from pain and with the Lord. My nephew Jimmy Leach of Florence, Carolina came for Larry Freeman’s funeral, his first cousin. He spent three nights with his Aunt Collen Davis of Jacksons Gap. God bless the
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Please, remember that all program events or trips are subject to change or be canceled, if necessary. Fact number four on why having a 50+ Activity Center is positive for the community. A place for laughter it a great reason for senior centers. We are at the perfect age where life is better and funnier with others just like us! Laughing has a great impact on a body. Not only does your abdomen receive benefits from laughing, but it also strengthens legs, back muscles and even the respiratory system. You’re bound to hear or see something to laugh about at the ACPR 50+ building or on a group trip. Ha! Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.
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he weeks and months fly by. Today is my Mother Phyllis Barker’s 86th birthday. I hope I can catch her at home for my phone call. Mum still gets out of breath easily due to the leaky heart valve, but manages to keep going to her ballroom dance club that she truly loves and I think is what keeps her enjoying life itself. Happy Birthday to K.C. Cirlot in Sylacauga on the July 27, Mary Ann Bice July 28 and David and Jane Knight’s granddaughter, Elle Knight, July 30, who shares that date with me. In 1956, the government decided to adopt our national motto, “In God We Trust.” Let’s hope we can hang onto it. My sister Sally had staples removed from kidney surgery and managed to go back to work last week. She works for a busy mini-cab company and directs the drivers. This Sunday, July 31, the visiting guest speaker at The Church in the Pines (9 a.m.-9:45) will be Brian Erickson, senior pastor, Trinity United Methodist, in Homewood. Last dates for the “Calendar Girls” now playing and presented by The Wetumpka Depot Theatre, July 28-30th at 7:30 p.m. A lively production of this heartfelt situation for middle-aged women and difficult times in England. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door or you may order by phone at 334.868.1440. Lately, I have awakened each morning with an old song on my mind. I may have dreamt about it, but don’t recall. One, it was a big favorite of my Dad’s, Marty Robbins’ song “A Little Bitty Tear Let Me Down.” Then I sang it all day long. Dad had the record and sheet music, so that he could practice with his reelto-reel tape player, always in hopes he’d get good enough and be discovered. My parents let us know we could do anything and in the family we seemed to reach for the sky, always working hard to do our best at whatever we
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did. A big hello to Virginia Yates, my fellow columnist in New Site. Love the new photograph. When Mrs. Yates talks about the ‘pickin’ and grinnin’, it makes me think of my Dad and I just know he would have enjoyed being there, if he was still living. He loved all music. Some weeks back, I had just missed meeting Mrs. Yates at the Russell Hospital Therapy waiting room, which was unfortunate. Ron and I watched the Republican National Convention from Cleveland last week and were so impressed by Trump and others, except Ted Cruz for showing poor sportsmanship by not saying he supported Trump as the winner voted on by the country. What a fabulous job Donald has done with his children – all super smart, humble, very successful and happy. Oh, to have such great grown-up children, what a true blessing that would be. I’m sure excellent genes have much to do with it as well as an upbringing with accessible parents. My son Jamie was adopted at 3 days old. I raised him as I was raised, but it didn’t work near as well. Now, present time, he has three children, one has graduated by now, and I have not seen the family since the summer 2011. The Wetumpka Humane Shelter reminds us to make sure our dogs keep cool, if possible. The hot sand or asphalt and those dangerous truck beds burn paw pads. This shelter does a great fundraising job. Their biggest event comes this Friday, July 29, with the 11th annual “Wags ‘N Whiskers” Auction, silent and live bidding, taking place at the Wetumpka Civic Center. Creek Casino caters with yummy and bounteous hors d’ouerves; DJ Ziggy will MC from 7:15-8 p.m. and then Scott
and Michelle Williams from Sky Auction Company. Tickets – $25 a couple and $15 individually – can be pre-purchased from the Wetumpka Shelter or at the door. For details call the Shelter 334567-3377 Mark your calendars for a show coming to the Equality United Methodist Church (on Hwy 259 close to Hwy. 9). “The Kempton’s Vintage Gospel Band” will perform on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. Food will be available, free admission, cake auction and love offering. So much to do, so little time! Until next week, keep smiling.
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Previewing Auburn’s 2016 schedule: Part 3
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e’ve now reached the halfway point in our examination of Auburn’s 2016 football schedule and, unfortunately for the Tigers, the road doesn’t get any easier. Auburn’s bye week comes in between games six and seven and the Tigers will need to take full advantage of it. That’s because the stretch between Oct. 22 and Nov. 12 will be the most difficult challenge of the year. Auburn vs. Arkansas (Oct. 22) – Bret Bielema has improved every year since taking the headcoaching job at Arkansas in 2013. The Hogs’ SEC record has gone from 0-8 in ‘13 to 2-6 in ‘14 to 5-3 last year. That’s most definitely trending in the right direction. The Razorbacks return 14 starters (5 offense, 9 defense) in 2016, but must replace starting QB Brandon Allen, leading rusher Alex Collins and the best tight end in the country Hunter Henry. Arkansas has become known for its massive offensive line since Bielema’s arrival, but they must replace three guys up front as well. Austin Allen (Brandon’s brother) takes over as signal caller having thrown for a total of 188 yards in his career. He has a very capable receiving corps led by Drew Morgan and Dominique Reed, but the Hogs identity is running the football. The front seven on defense should be very good with a lot of experience, but the secondary was atrocious last year ranking 105th in pass efficiency defense. Arkansas will have to tangle with Alabama and Ole Miss in consecutive weeks before the road trip to Jordan Hare. Auburn will have a clear advantage with two weeks to prepare. Auburn at Ole Miss (Oct. 29) – Hugh Freeze is another coach riding the upward trend the last few years winning eight games in ‘13, nine games in ‘14 and 10 games last year. Of course, the Rebel program has also come under scrutiny and investigation recently questioning the legitimacy of their newfound success. However they’ve done it, Ole Miss is a legitimate contender. Freeze returns 11 starters (six offense, five defense) in 2016 including All-SEC first team QB Chad Kelly. The Rebels will have to replace a significant amount of talent on both sides of the ball which now will be playing on Sundays. A brutal schedule will most likely prevent Johnny Reb from seriously contending for the West, but they will most assuredly have a hand in determining who does win the SEC. Auburn’s annual near-Halloween matchup with Ole Miss usually involves some eerie circumstances. This year will be no different. Auburn vs. Vanderbilt (Nov. 5) – James Franklin set an incredibly high bar in Nashville reaching nine wins and winning a bowl game in 2012 and 2013. The bottom fell out when Derek Mason took over going 3-9 and 0-8 in the SEC his first year. They did improve to 4-8 and 2-6 in the SEC last year, but the Commodores still have miles to go to reach the bar Franklin set. The Dores return 16 starters (eight offense, eight defense) in 2016 which is terrific news for a squad that ranked No. 28 in the country in total defense. However, it’s not so good news on the other side of the ball where they ranked No. 116 in the country in total offense. Vandy must find a proficient QB to help out running back Ralph Webb. Believe it or not, Vanderbilt has beaten Auburn in its last two meetings. If they win three in a row, I give up. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Dadeville Youth Football League will have a few more athletes on its rosters as practice starts next month, thanks to the addition of a team for 5- and 6-year-olds. “There was a big demand from parents,” said Michael Taylor, league president. The addition opens up both football and cheerleading opportunities to youngsters in this age range. “We already had 7-8 year olds, 9-10 and 11-12,” Taylor said. With the start of play nearing, league organizers have already begun making sure members of the new football team will have all the equipment they need. “We just ordered 12 new helmets and shoulder pads for the 5- and 6-year-olds,” Taylor said. In addition, the league president said extra precautions have been taken to make sure the older athletes will be safe this season. “We just sent off the helmets for concussion certification,” Taylor said. “They check for cracks in the helmets, put new cushions in the top of the helmets and check the facemasks for cracks.” Taylor explained that these measures were spurred by the national spotlight on injuries, particularly concussions, athletes can incur. “Because it’s a big thing,” he said.
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Last year kids ages 7-12 took part in Dadeville’s Youth Football and Cheerleading League. This year that age range is expanding.
The inspection comes just two years after Dadeville originally got the equipment. But precautionary measures don’t end there. “We make sure each coach is certified for concussion,” Taylor said. That means Dadeville league coaches are trained to recognize signs of concussions and take steps to put the athlete’s health first if they take a hit during practice or a game. “They pull them aside,” Taylor said, explaining that care for athletes ranges from sitting them out or recommending they seek medical attention. Thankfully, Dadeville league coaches haven’t had a reason to put that training to
the test. “We haven’t had any severe injuries,” Taylor said. He said participation for this season looks good as 35 have signed up for cheerleading and 75 have registered for football. “But we’re still signing up,” Taylor said. Registration for the Dadeville Youth Football and Cheerleader League ends Aug. 3, although time and location have not yet been determined. The next opportunity to sign up is 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 30, in the football building behind PNC Bank in Dadeville. Football registration is $110 and covers jersey, insurance, identification card and equipment fee. Cheerleading
registration is $150 and covers a top with the letter “D,” skirt, bloomers, pom poms, shoes and insurance. The East Alabama Youth Football and Cheerleading League pits Dadeville against Eclectic, Horseshoe Bend, Loachapoka, Reeltown, Tallassee, Tuskegee, Beauregard Blue and Beauregard Gold. “The first game is Aug. 27 in Reeltown,” Taylor said. Dadeville’s season will culminate when the Tigers take part in an event during the Atlanta Falcons game in the Georgia Dome. “It’s very exciting,” Taylor said. For more information about Dadeville Youth Football, call Taylor at 334-549-2337.
Free summer sports camp ends on high note teacher volunteers helped carry out the camp’s training sessions. “They didn’t just stand The free summer sports around,” Taylor said. “They were training camp initiated by Dadeville Youth Football League pushing the kids to do their best. The volunteers really did a great President Michael Taylor ended job.” this week with positive results. Although this was the first “It was a total success,” Taylor year for a fully organized training said. camp, Taylor actually stumbled Starting June 13, the camp onto the concept last summer by met at the Dadeville Elementary inviting the community to join School playground for two hours each Monday and Tuesday him as he helped his son train for youth football league. More evening. The two-hour program than 75 youth, along with their was designed to provide training parents, responded. opportunities for ages 5-14 in As for 2017, Taylor is already the areas of cheerleading, band, looking ahead. baseball, basketball, football, “It’s going to grow because soccer, softball and tennis. “I just wanted to do something people have already come up to to help prepare kids to play sports me and talked about helping,” he said. at the next level and to get the Those offers have not only older ones ready to play in high included volunteer commitments, school,” Taylor said. He estimates that an average of but also pledges of items needed to implement next year’s free 62 youth took part on any given sports training camp, Taylor day. “With different kids coming on added. File / The Outlook For more information about the different days, I’d say we had 100 Michael Taylor organized a free summer sports training camp this kids total,” Taylor said. 2017 free sports training camp, summer to help youth in Dadeville improve their athletic skills. call Taylor at 334-549-2337. Approximately 20 parent and By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
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Alexander City Parks and Recreation Cheerleading registration, through July 29. Cost is $65. Season starts around Sept. 10 and lasts for six weeks, then participants will have two weeks of playoff games, a cheer competition and a Super Bowl.
July 29
Benjamin Russell Golf Tournament, Lake Winds Golf Club, Call the pro shop at 256-825-9860 to sign up. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch then shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. and awards at 5 p.m. Entry fee $400 per team and must be
received before tournament and made payable to BRHS Golf Team. Tourney includes three mulligans, a throw and a power drive per player. For more information, call Wes Tate at 256-750-0953.
July 30-31
Alex City Golf Championship, Lake Winds Golf Club, Call the pro shop at 256-825-9860 to sign up. The $85 fee includes green fee and cart. Tourney will be Flighted Forward Tee Division and includes tee gifts, lunch each day, skins game each day and closest to pins. Overall champ receives an exemption for 2017 and their own parking space.
Aug. 1-31
Alexander City Parks and Recreation Adult Softball Fall League registration, $275 registration fee per team. Registration forms available by following online links at http://www.acpr.me/adult.php. For more information, call 256-329- 6736 or drop by the Parks and Rec office at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Games begin Sept. 12.
Aug. 5
Alex City Youth Soccer registration for ages 3-15, 5:30-8 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex gym, birth certificate required, $60 fee includes jersey.
Aug. 6
Alex City Junior City Golf Championship, 9:30 a.m. at Lake Winds Golf Club, Call the pro shop at 256-825-9860 to sign up.
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Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbott greets Jacob Ladder student Jase Johnson after the children presented the survival kits, pictured below, to area law enforcement. The kits included various candies to remind officers that they were thinking of them.
Jacob’s County Sheriff’s Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officers who serve in the area. “We have a bag for everyone in these departments so that they know everyone at Jacob’s Ladder and First United Methodist Church appreciates what they do because each and every day these guys keep us safe,” McAlister said. In addition to bags the children made signs. The one for the Alexander City Police Department has some special tracks. “We did the 4-year-olds footprints yesterday,”
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Brianna Ray said. “We made cop cars from them.” Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said law enforcement has been treated to a lot of praise and support over the last several weeks with the events from across the nation. “It is heartwarming to see the support that we have gotten from churches and from individuals and businesses that are recognizing our officers efforts,” Abbett said. “They are the first line of defense and we very much appreciate it. We are glad to give back to the community and we are glad they are giving back to us.”
Bill’s Electric ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. Box 673 1814 Airpor t Blvd • Alexander Cit y, AL
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Down Home, Down The Street We Now Offer... PRICES GOOD JULY 27 T H THRU AUG. 2 N D WESTER N UNION
ALEXANDER CITY • 61 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE (256) 234-3454
GOODWATER • 470 S. MAIN STREET OFFICE (256) 839-1322
HOURS: MON. - SAT. 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. • SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS
USDA INSPECTED WHOLE
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS
SHOULDER ROAST
BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST
RIBEYE STEAKS
2 PIECES PER BAG
$ 99
VALUE PACK
$ 49
3
LB.
2 $ 89 2
$ 49
1 ¢ 99
USDA INSPECTED PORK STEAKS OR COUNTRY-STYLE PORK RIBS
USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS SHOULDER STEAK
LB.
VALUE PACK
$ 99
1
LB.
$ 99
9 $ 29 1
USDA SELECT BONELESS TOP SIRLOIN STEAK
LB.
VALUE PACK
$ 79
4
LB.
LB.
VALUE PACK
USDA INSPECTED FRESH
USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN
COOK’S SHANK PORTION
GROUND CHUCK
THIGHS OR DRUMSTICKS
SMOKED HAM
USDA INSPECTED FROZEN CATFISH FILLETS
LB.
USDA INSPECTED PREVIOUSLY FROZEN BONELESS CHICKEN TENDERS
COOK’S BUTT PORTION SMOKED HAM
$
VALUE PACK
4-LB. BOX
50
24
4/$
SUNNYLAND
JUMBO FRANKS...................................1 LB. SOUTHERN MAID MILD OR HOT
SMOKED SAUSAGE..........................28 OZ. ONCOR DELUXE LASAGNA OR
MAC ’N CHEESE..........................65-76 OZ.
$ 29
2
2 LITER BOTTLES
2/$
3
ZEIGLER REGULAR, THICK OR GARLIC
BOLOGNA.................................................12 OZ. JAMESTOWN SLICED
SMOKED BACON.......................16 OZ.
KRAFT
MAC & CHEESE CHEF BOYARDEE MICROWAVE PASTA
5/$
5/$
5
7.25-OZ. BOX
ASSORTED VARIETIES 7.25-7.5 OZ.
5
ASSORTED GOLDEN FLAKE
ASSORTED VARIETIES
VARIETY PACK CHIPS
PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER
$ 99
$ 29
5
2
20-26 CT. PKG.
ASSORTED
1/2 LTR. 3/$ BTLS.
12 $ 99 POWERADE .................................................32-OZ. BTLS. 4
5/$
ASSORTED
4 PACK
¢ ASST. XXL & XL
79 LAY’S CHIPS 2/$ 4 BATH TISSUE 2/$ 3 GRANOLA BARS 2/$ 3 COKE PRODUCTS
5
7.75-10.25
2/$ .................................................. OZ. BAG 7
VIRTUE DOUBLE ROLL
KOOL-AID JAMMERS...................10-PK. BOX ASSORTED BETTY CROCKER
...............................12-ROLL PKG.
HEFTY 20-CT. QUART OR 15-CT. GALLON
STORAGE BAGS.......................................... BOX PARKAY
24-PACK DASANI WATER
CALIFORNIA FRESH
CELERY....................... .......................EA. EA.
ASSORTED
4
5
2
2/$
ASSORTED
MARGARINE STICKS CHOBANI YOGURT BLUE BELL ICE CREAM 16 OZ.
5.3-OZ. PKG.
2/$
3
1/2 GALLON
5/$
$ 88
5 4
¢
99 99 ¢ ¢ 59 $ 39 1
CANTALOUPES
................................................ 1/2 LTR. $ 99 BTLS.
LB.
CALIFORNIA FRESH
4 3/$$ 3/ 12
(ASSORTED VARIETIES) ................................................ BOX
8-PK., 12-OZ. BTLS. COKE &
2/$
CUCUMBERS............... ...............EA. EA.
$ 99
SUNBELT BAKERY FRUIT & GRAIN BARS OR CHEWY
FRUIT SNACKS.........................4.5-8 OZ. PKG.
1
FRESH BELL PEPPERS OR
SMARTFOOD POPCORN 5.5-10 OZ. BAGS
$ 99 TOMATOES................ ................LB. LB.
PUDDING OR GELATIN
12-PACK FUZE TEA
GRAPES
ALABAMA FRESH RED RIPE
HUNT’S SPAGHETTI SAUCE
5
RED OR WHITE SEEDLESS
SALAD MIX....... .......12-OZ. 12-OZ. BAG
HUNT’S SNACK PACK
24-OZ. CAN
Produce
FRESH EXPRESS
ASSORTED VARIETIES
5/$
99¢ 2/$ 4 $ 29 2
PORK SAUSAGE............................12 OZ.
4 NO SOLUTION ADDED $ 99 8
12
LB.
LB.
GWALTNEY HOT OR MILD
BEEF
COKE & COKE PRODUCTS
3/$
1
%
12 PK, 12-OZ. CANS
COKE & S COKE PRODUCTS
$ 49
VALUE PACK
LB.
5 100
$ 39
LB.
$ 99
1
EA.
PIGGLY WIGGLY
PIZZAS
ASSORTED VARIETIES
4/$ 55.2 .22 OZ OZ.. PKG.
3
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