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USAmeriBank acquired by New Jersey-based Valley National By MITCH SNEED Editor

A bank that is one of the most widely used by Tallapoosa County residents is being sold to a New Jersey-based bank and will be undergoing its second name change in three years. It was announced early Wednesday that USAmeriBancorp Inc. is being

acquired by Valley National Bancorp of New Jersey. Valley officials say the acquisition will help the bank expand its Florida presence and move into Alabama market in a big way. The companies have entered into a merger agreement in which the common shareholders of USAB will receive 6.1 shares of Valley common stock

for each USAB share they own, subject to adjustment in the event Valley’s volumeweighted average stock price falls below $11.50 or rises above $13.00 prior to closing. The transaction is valued at an estimated $816 million, based on Valley’s closing stock price on July 25. Valley, and its wholly-own See BANK • Page 3

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Russell Library hosts ‘Genealogy Connects Us’ event By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A crowd of nearly 20 people gathered at the Adelia Russell Library Thursday morning for the special presentation of “Genealogy Connects Us.” Frazine Taylor from the Alabama Historical Commission was on hand to talk about preserving church documents as a resource for future generations to conduct historical research on a particular church or their ancestors. “When people go looking for old records, they usually start at churches and cemeteries,” Taylor said. “Oftentimes, the people at the church end up scrambling around to find where these records are kept.” Much of her talk revolved around which church documents are absolutely necessary to save for the future, how to properly set up a church record committee and how to most effectively store papers and other artifacts from a church’s history. “The first thing you need to do is See LIBRARY • Page 5

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Frazine Taylor discusses which church documents are necessary to save and which are not as imperative to preserve.

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Above, employees with Gary Ingram Paving and Grading remove barrels and cones along Lee Street Wednesday. Below, paving is also underway on Washington Street.

Lee Street reaches milestone By MITCH SNEED Editor

The long reconstruction process on Lee Street in Alexander City reached another milestone Wednesday, as most of the cones and barrels were removed and five lanes are now open. Base layers of below surface rock and gravel and initial layers of new asphalt are down on the width of the roadway. The asphalt has been temporarily striped and many of the business entrances that have been closed for more than two months are set to reopen today if weather permits. “This is the next to last step in the process,” said Jeffrey Harte with Gary Ingram Paving and Grading. “The See ROADS • Page 5

Two residents of Dadeville went before the Dadeville City Council during the pre-council meeting Tuesday evening to talk about thoughts and plans they had for the city, making it a nicer place to live. Dianna Porter presented an idea she had to further beautify Keebler Park by installing a butterfly and rain garden, with a long-term plan of potentially turning it into an outdoor classroom, interpretive center, bird sanctuary and wildlife habitat. She was currently in the process of creating a detailed plan for her ideas, but wanted to go ahead and bring forth her initial ideas before the council. During the regular meeting, the council passed a motion, approving her idea and potential plans. Marrell Ward provided an update on the Aug. 19 soap box derby. He said that a car show was being added to the event, and asked the council if it would be possible to close off at least a part of Legion Street, so that participating cars could be parked in the shade. Mayor Wayne Smith and Police Chief David Barbour did not see a major problem with doing so. Ward also asked if it would be possible to use the community center to host the musicians coming to play during the event, if the city might be willing to See COUNCIL • Page 3

Russell Retail Store to close August 4 By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

For generations the Russell Athletic Store has been the place to stop, but come next week the store will close for good. “The last day the doors will be open to the public is Aug. 4,” Patti Kennedy said. “But we will stay on to pack up and take the final inventory after that.” But shoppers need to hurry with only a few clothing racks and shirts remaining. “There is not much left,” Kennedy said. “It is sad to walk in a see hardly anything in the store.” Walking through the store Tuesday, five racks could be seen with maybe 10 dozen

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shirts hanging. In April, Russell Brands and Russell Medical announced the purchase of the store by Russell Medical. Clay Humphries, Russell Brands representative, says the company is pleased to see the landmark building and property sold to such an important local institution and one of the economic engines for the community. “We are pleased to announce that Russell Medical will purchase this property,” Humphries said in April. “We have come together in the interest of the community and the hospital. The location is ideal for them, and we know the future See RUSSELL • Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: I’m at my wits’ end. I have been unemployed for almost two years. My wife has been working during that time. We have two girls I take care of as a stay-at-home dad. Although I have consistently searched for work, I haven’t found anything, and it’s driving me crazy. I have edited and reedited my resume, but nothing has happened. My question is, do women (and men) think stay-at-home dads are lazy people who leech off their wives? I have to admit negative thoughts have crossed my mind, and I sometimes worry that people -- relatives -- think I’m a low life or incompetent. Is this true? -STAY-AT-HOME DAD DEAR DAD: I know you are frustrated, but you are being needlessly hard on yourself. While some people still think that way, an increasing number no longer do. The

traditional roles of the woman staying home and the man being the breadwinner have, of necessity as well as choice, become increasingly reversed since the beginning of the new millennium. The realities of today are far different than they were 10, 20, 30 years ago. I don’t know if your relatives feel the way you suspect they do, but if you think that’s what’s happening, talk to them and straighten them out. This truism isn’t original, but it applies to much that’s happening in the world today: The only thing that’s constant is change.

DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife live 6 miles from me. They have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son. The only time I am guaranteed to see my son and his family is on my birthday. The most I have ever seen my grandkids is four or five times a year. Last year, I saw them on my birthday and on my grandson’s birthday. They never initiate any other interactions. I occasionally see my son if he needs to come by to pick up personal items still at my house. I have the impression that they see her family members frequently. My son works two jobs and drives 70-plus miles to work four days a week. The only time they really have together is on Sunday. I realize my son is very busy, but I would like to see them more often. Do you have any suggestions about approaching him about more contact? In the

past when I’ve mentioned it he became defensive, as if I were trying to put a guilt trip on him. -- HOPING FOR MORE DEAR HOPING: Your mistake may be in waiting for your son and daughter-in-law to do the inviting. You might have better luck if you offered to stop by for a visit, or to watch the grandkids so their mother can have a little time for herself. Clearly, your son is on a tight schedule, and he does need to have time alone with his wife and kids. Granted, you would not be seeing your son, but half a loaf is better than none.

Alexander City, Alabama to Paul Lilly and Joanne Lilly. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, classic cars and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed monogramming with her granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Yarbrough of Alexander City, AL, daughter, Patricia (Roy Jack) Baker of Alexander City, AL, grandchild, Nikki (T J) Baker, stepson, Kyle Yarbrough, stepdaughter, Jessica Milner, grandchild, Jackson Yarbrough,

grandchild, Cole Milner, and grandchild, Kason Yarbrough. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joanne Lilly, father, Paul Lilly, husband, Patrick Burton. She was also preceded in death by mother and father in Law, Edna and Marshall Danford. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Lake Martin Humane Society, 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages

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Obituaries Ms. Paula Lilly Burton 1952 - 2017 Graveside Service for Ms. Paula Lilly Burton, 64, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander City Cemetery. Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Burton passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her residence. She was born on October 3, 1952 in

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Martha Louise Spivey Mrs. Martha Louise Spivey 84 of Alexander City, AL died at her residence on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.

Hank Williams spends time in Alex City Jail 1952 By MITCH SNEED Editor

Hank Williams will always be one of Alabama’s favorite native sons. His music created a legacy that is still treasured today. His death at the age of 29 on New Year’s Day in 1953 in a hotel in Oak Hill, West Virginia left Nashville saddened for the loss of a musical giant. But just four and a half months before Hank’s passing, Alexander City got a glimpse of the downward spiral brought on by alcoholism and prescription drug abuse that began as Williams struggled to cope with years of back pain. Aug. 17, 1952 is a day that will live forever in the history of Alexander City. That was the day that Williams was arrested and spent some time in the Alexander City Jail. The original citation was unearthed several years ago as the Alexander City Police Department was going through old files. That citation has been duplicated and a now hangs in the office of Chief Jay Turner along with the now famous photo of a barechested Williams standing outside of his Alexander City Jail cell. “Everybody who has lived here has heard the story of him being in jail here,” Turner said. “But to find that paperwork, it

shows a lot about what was happening in his life.” The charges were public drunkenness and disorderly conduct and the paperwork shows an 11:25 arrest time. The 6-1, 150pound Williams had been at the old Russell Hotel, which is near where Piggly Wiggly sits today, and was making a fuss after a day of traveling and drinking, according to historical accounts. “I believe he was more or less having DTs,” Chief Winfred Patterson was quoted as saying in “Hank Williams: The Biography” by Colin Escott, George Merritt and William MacEwen. After a few hours, reports indicate that Darwin Dobbs, who had been hosting Williams and some friends at his Lake Martin lodge, posted a $25 bond and paid the $10 fine and Williams was on his way. Legend has it that it was after getting out of jail that Hank penned “Kaw-Liga,” which would become a No. 1 song after his death.Before he became ill, Williams was a regular visitor to Lake Martin and the Alexander City area. His recorded interviews with long-time Alexander City disc jockey Bob McKinnon have survived and are available on YouTube. In 1950, Williams talked with McKinnon about his love for Alabama, Alexander

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A 1952 issue of the Alexander City Outlook shows Hank Williams being charged for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Hank Williams, shown above, is seen shirtless standing outside of his jail cell.

City and the people who called the area home. “Alabama is my home and always will be,” Williams said “We are kind of partial to the people in Alabama and the good people there in Alexander City. We get back to Montgomery every two or three months and visit my in Alexander City for momma. It is sure good supporting us and buying to get back home. … I’d our records.” like to thank everybody

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subsidiary, Valley National Bank, has approximately $23.4 billion in assets, $17.8 billion in loans, $17.3 billion in deposits and 209 branches in New Jersey, New York and Florida. USAB, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, USAmeriBank, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, has approximately $4.4 billion in assets, $3.6 billion in loans, $3.5 billion in deposits, and maintains a branch network of 30 offices. The acquisition represents a significant addition to Valley’s Florida franchise, and will meaningfully enhance its presence in the Tampa Bay market, which is Florida’s second largest metropolitan area by population. The acquisition will also bring Valley to the Birmingham, Montgomery, and Tallapoosa areas in Alabama, where USAmeriBank maintains 15 offices contributing approximately $1.1 billion of deposits and $520 million in loans. In Alabama, the operation had operated as Aliant Bank until 2015 when it was purchased by USAmeriBank. “This will be our third acquisition in Florida since

2014 and is consistent with our goal to expand our franchise in the high growth markets of Florida,” Valley Gerald H. Lipkin, Chairman & CEO commented said. “USAB has a strong record of profitability and growth. We are excited about our collaboration with Joseph V. Chillura, CEO of USAB, who will join Valley as a key member of our executive team.” As far as local personnel, a released statement indicated that Valley often retains key employees to keep a local connection. “Valley has consistently prioritized the retention of key individuals from acquisitions in order to service key clients of an acquired bank and remains committed to this effort,” the released statement said. “Key leaders from USAB’s team will join Valley to help drive continued growth efforts in the Florida and Alabama markets.” Additionally, USAB Chairman Jennifer W. Steans is expected to join Valley’s board of directors. “We are fortunate to have found a partner that shares the same quality corporate culture and focus on personal

service as USAmeriBank,” said Jennifer Steans, Chairman of the Board of USAmeriBancorp in a released statement. “Valley is a strong regional bank focused on helping its customers succeed, so this is a win-win for our employees, customers, and shareholders.” “We are excited to join the Valley team,” said Joseph V. Chillura, CEO of USAmeriBancorp, who will stay on as Regional President of the Florida West Coast (Tampa to Naples) and Alabama Division after the merger is complete. “Together we will be better able to serve, and expand, our customer relationships in the Tampa Bay and central Alabama areas. Valley has demonstrated professionalism throughout this process, and has remained focused on continuity. We are extremely proud of everyone at USAmeriBank for building a terrific bank and I am convinced this partnership will significantly benefit our stakeholders, banking customers and the communities we serve.” Valley anticipates that the merger with USAB, which will involve changing

USAmeriBank’s name to Valley National Bank in its Florida and Alabama locations, will be a non-taxable transaction. The combined company is expected to have approximately $28 billion in assets, $21 billion in loans, $21 billion in deposits, and 239 branches across New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Alabama. The Boards of Directors of both companies, after extensive review and due diligence, have unanimously approved the transaction. The acquisition is expected to close early in the first quarter of 2018, subject to standard regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals from Valley and USAB, as well as other customary conditions. In connection with this announcement, Valley has commenced a preferred stock offering of approximately $75 million. Inclusive of this offering, Valley anticipates this transaction will be accretive to Valley’s per share earnings within 12 months from closing. The newly combined bank will feature: • Approximately $28 billion in assets • Nearly $21 billion in loans • 239 branches, including

140 in northern and central New Jersey, 38 in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, 46 in Florida, and 15 in Alabama • All regulatory capital ratios will be above the fully phased in Basel III minimum levels including the capital conservation buffer. USAmeriBank Chief Financial Officer, USAmeriBank Amanda Stevens said that customers will see few immediate changes. “Details have not been finalized yet on operational questions like whether new checks would be needed or if account numbers would change, since the deal does not close until early next year,” Stevens said. “There will be no immediate changes, but as the closing approaches, we will work diligently to communicate any changes to our customers. “In Alabama, our state banking leaders, Mark Spencer and Caryn Hughes, will remain on board. Valley also plans to retain the local retail and lending teams, so customers can expect the same exceptional personal service they have always received from the bankers they know and trust.”

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provide garbage cans to make the clean-up process easier and if they might also be able to close off the road on Aug. 12 so that participants could test their cars and get any problems worked out before the race. “Submit a request for the rec center,” Smith told Ward. It was suggested that they might try with the board of education about using the garbage cans put out at football games and that there should be no major problem with closing the road on the new date as well. The council also discussed the following items during Tuesday night’s meeting: • Minutes from the previous council meeting were approved. • A motion allowing the local cancer walk to be rescheduled from October 14 to October 21 was approved. • The building department noted that

work on the new DHR building project had started. Motions to approve rezoning a lot at 1264 South Tallassee Street from R-2 to C-2 and a lot on Highway 280 and Oak Street from R-2 to C-3 were approved. • Fire Chief Anthony Wilkerson reported that a pool table had been donated to the fire department. A motion to allow the table to be put in at the fire station was approved, with the caveats that there would be absolutely no gambling on games and that, should the table become a problem, it would be immediately removed. • Barbour wanted to express his thanks for the city being able to purchase a new police vehicle, a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. It was reported that Councilman Dick Harrelson had worked tirelessly in order to obtain the vehicle. • Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-

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Johnson reminded the council that Lake Martin Community Hospital was having a “Fill the Bus” school supply drive, and would be hosting a spaghetti lunch at the hospital Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The public is invited and can eat for a discounted rate if they donate school supplies. • Councilwoman Betty Adams mentioned there had been some complaints about dogs turning over trash cans on Webb Street. Smith and Barbour said that they were working on it. • Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell said the gas board was looking to start replacing the last of the gas line between Fred’s and the Methodist Church beginning Aug. 1. She also brought up that James Robert Forbus was resigning from the board due to health issues, and the board was recommending Jim Sanford Jr. to replace

Forbus. A motion to approve Sanford’s appointment was approved. • Thomas Land Clearing had been hard at work to bring down the buildings on the demolition list. “It’s going well,” Smith said. • A few small issues had arisen, but the Lafayette Street paving project was reported to be completely finished within approximately a week. • The Courthouse Square project survey had been completed and the council was awaiting the results. • The North Loop cleanup was still at a standstill, with Rowe Equipment and Global Energy Systems mired in litigation. “The project is almost complete, and we don’t want to be left with the mess,” Smith said. • The plans for the Highway 49 North water project were being reviewed by ALDOT, due

to the work taking place on a state right of way. • Smith asked anyone who was interested in serving on the Nutrition Advisory Council to simply say so. • Several rental requests for the rec center

were approved. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Dadeville City Hall. The pre-council meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m.

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alk of voting is always heavy when there is a big national election or at times when there are hotly contested local races. In reality this is an off year for elections, but there is a very big election rapidly approaching. On Aug. 15 voters will go to the polls to cast ballots in the Alabama U.S. Senate Primary for both Republican and Democratic candidates. Several candidates are vying to replace Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate. The seat is currently held by Sen. Luther Strange. Strange, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, former Chief Justice Roy Moore, state Sen. Trip Pittman and Dr. Randy Brinson are among the Republicans in the race. The Democratic field includes former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones and Michael Hansen, the director of the environmental group Gasp.A primary runoff, if needed, will be held on Sept. 26. The general election will be held Dec. 12. With the stage set, let’s get to the point. If you want to vote in that election, you need to be registered and the deadline to be eligible is rapidly approaching. Voters have through July 31 to register. Officials have worked very hard to make it easier for people to become registered. Voters can register at the county health department, the library in Dadeville, the county courthouse annex in Alexander City, and at the board of registrars in Dadeville. Those wishing to register must have identification, date of birth and proof of a proper address. The Alabama Secretary of State’s office is offering online methods for voters to register at alabamavotes.gov, where voters can print out a registration form and mail it to their local board of registrars; addresses are provided in the form. Voters in need of a valid photo ID can apply free at http://www.sos.state. al.us/elections/voterid.aspx For more information on voter registration, contact the Tallapoosa County Registrar’s Office in Dadeville at 256-825-1081 or the courthouse annex in Alexander City at 256-234-3264. Our nation and our state face very important issues on the horizon. It is important to have your voice heard. Each and every vote has the potential to make a big difference.

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Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010.

Jim Nabors

Bobby Tapley represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

Bobby Tapley

Buffy Colvin represents District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

Buffy Colvin

Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Scott Hardy

Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

Eric Brown

Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

Tommy Spraggins

Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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n 1996, I made my first trip to Russia. With quite a bit of nervousness, I bordered a plane and flew to Helsinki, Finland then traveled by boat to Tallin, Estonia. There I hooked up with a couple of other guys from America who were going to be spending the next three weeks with me. One of the men was a journalist for a Christian paper, and the other guy was a humanitarian aid worker. We would be traveling in a late 1960’s military jeep and would be giving the vehicle to a church group upon our arrival in Russia. The bumpy ride across the small Baltic country was exhilarating. Because I was the youngest, I volunteered to sit in the back of the jeep with the luggage. When we came to the Russian border, I was genuinely excited. The soldiers asked us to allow them to look through our bags. Fortunately, the humanitarian aid worker with us understood Russian, and he told them that would be ok. As I was standing behind the jeep, the journalist came up to me and said he needed to tell me something. He said, “Ray, I think we might be in some trouble.” OK, put your self in my shoes for just a moment. There are men all around me with submachine guns.

When the soldier opened the trunk to inspect it, I felt sweat running down the side of my face. My RAY mind was jumping all over WATERS the place. Columnist There was an element of the ordeal that seemed There is a tower just off like a movie with the of the road where more soldiers all smoking their soldiers are watching the cigarettes and speaking in border. And this guy I their native tongue. Almost don’t know well is telling simultaneous with that me “we might be in some thought came the picture trouble.” of me doing hard labor in He continued. “I have a Siberia. loaded gun in that trunk.” And in between the He was speaking of the random thoughts and the next piece of luggage about sweat, I kept praying. to be inspected. Then a funny thing I immediately felt happened. A jar of honey myself growing a little was in the trunk. The faint. journalist had brought it to I remembered reading give to our Russian host about Aleksandr family. On the bumpy ride Solzhenitsyn, the Russian across Estonia, the jar had dissident who had written broken. The Gulag Archipelago. The soldier pulled his Was I about to be arrested hand out of the trunk in because of my traveling disgust, wiping the sticky companions foolishness? substance from his fingers. I couldn’t run – so I did With that, he waved for the only thing left to do. us to put our bags back in I prayed. I do not know the jeep and to cross into if I have ever offered a Russia. The gun was taped more direct prayer in my to a can of beans packed life. “God, I am sorry a couple of inches away this man I am traveling from the honey. with is an idiot. Please, Things worked out, and please, please don’t let the I am grateful. But I have soldiers find his gun. And never forgotten how close Lord, if they do find his I came to the gulag. Thank gun, please let them know God for a broken glass of that it is his gun and that honey. I would not/did not bring a loaded gun into Russia.” Ray Waters is a minister, Well, you get the idea. It a motivational speaker and was very heartfelt, and I a columnist for Tallapoosa was petrified. Publishers.

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What happened to bourbon and branch water?

jackass can kick a barn down, but it cannot build anything.” —Speaker of the House Sam Rayburn, D-TX For the kids out there, once upon a time Democrats and Republicans worked together for the betterment of the country. Yes, I know it sounds crazy. Back then, you could be a Republican and read a book by Trotsky, or watch the movie Dr. Zhivago, and not have to lawyer up afterwards. Probably less surprisingly, bourbon was the reason compromises such as getting Democrats on board with the Civil Rights Acts of the 1960’s happened. There once lived a powerful Texas Congressman named Sam Rayburn, who rose to become Speaker of the House. After rancorous debates on the House floor on the divisive issues of the day, he would invite his embattled colleagues from both sides of the aisle back to his office for his favorite drink, bourbon and branch water. Plied with booze, they would open up, learn what each side really could compromise on, and get deals done for the voters. Back then we had a two-party system that would party. Today, the echo chamber of the left and right just hardens members’ opinions on issues, making compromise elusive. Our current twoparty system? MSNBC and Fox. Today, the only thing the Republicans and Democrats can agree on is how mad they are at Kathy Griffin for holding up that mock severed head of the president. Republicans are annoyed that she threatened a sitting president, and Democrats are upset because the head was not really Trump’s.

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So how can Trump, a man who does not drink (always a problem), reach out with a branch of branch water to the Dems and even RINO Republicans to get things done? Keep in mind, bin Laden did not drink, nor did Sen. Harry Reid or Hitler. They all had their reasons; Hitler did not drink because he just felt it made him mean. Imagine if Trump did drink. Yikes! Drunk Tweeting would be even more interesting. The “Send” button gets much bigger late at night when you are drunk. Now everything is partisan and confusing. Democrats used to love Russians and their communist/socialistic ideologies. Now they hate Russia because Trump might be getting along with Putin. If Hillary got along with Putin, she’d have a Nobel Peace Prize by now. Now Dems love China, because they disingenuously said they will stay in the non-binding Paris Climate Change Accords. In fact, they have committed to using hybrid tanks to run over all future anti-government protestors in Tiananmen Square. The fact is, the Democrat party has no discernable agenda. Their “resist” mindset has become transparently petty. They have lost more than 1,000 governorships, state house seats and Congressional seats since Obama/Pelosi took over. They have been so knocked out that when they wake up they will see Bill Cosby standing over them in his bathrobe. Dems seem to find more satisfaction in hurting their

opponents with the politics of personal destruction than in governing. SNL and the media found pleasure in making a cartoon of White House Spokesman Sean Spicer, thus forcing his resignation. It was the first resignation letter ever written in all caps. But be careful what you wish for. Dems will find that his replacement, Anthony Scaramucci, a smart former co-worker of mine and friend, will be a more formidable presence than Spicer. SNL also famously made fun of Sarah Palin, misquoting her as saying “And I can see Russia from my house.” But it’s so weird — now the left sees Russia from everywhere. The focus groups now tell Democrats they need an actual message. So they stole their new rebranding message from Papa John’s Pizza: “A Better Deal: Better Skills, Better Jobs, Better Wages.” Clearly, their new message is an attempt to make voters think of FDR’s New Deal, the glory days of using a crisis to grow the power of government and raise taxes. Some would say it’s a bad idea to reintroduce Mad Men-style drinking to Washington. It would take us back to the days of misogynist men, drinking and cavorting, when they say it was a bad time to be a woman. Yet we have O.J. getting out of prison, Bill Clinton on the road giving speeches, the Bill Cosby mistrial, Anthony Weiner and Ole Miss ex-coach Hugh Freeze, all with a lot of time on their hands. I’m not sure now is a much better time to be a woman. Ron Hart is a syndicated op-ed humorist, award winning author and TV/ radio commentator. You can reach him at Ron@ RonaldHart.com or Twitter @RonaldHart

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Library organize your clutter. Start a research log, writing down what you found and what you didn’t find,” Taylor said. If the church keeps oral histories, find a way to verify that the information in them is correct to avoid what could be called the “fish tale effect,” where stories grow bigger and more incredible as the story is passed on from person to person, according to Taylor. Once a church is ready to officially organize, catalog and store its historical records, this is a good time to set up a church record committee with a designated historian in charge of the group, Taylor said. When establishing a record committee, the by-laws or policies should identify what records should be kept and which ones are not as important to preserve, along with what sort of organizational method would be used to file all preserved items. “Permanent records include deeds and legal documents, blueprints, meeting minutes, membership lists and written information and publications. Non-

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permanent records are things like receipts and phone logs,” Taylor said. “You don’t have to keep everything.” There are a number of key things to consider when storing church records, including backing them up electronically if possible, she said. “The records should be kept in a place where everyone can have access to them,” Taylor said. However, “the burden should not be on the church secretary.” The last portion of the discussion centered around how to store records properly so they would be preserved for generations to come. When dealing with paper documents, Taylor said that using acid-free paper stored in acidfree folders and boxes were ideal to minimize the threat of the paper yellowing, molding or becoming a haven for pests. Also key was removing fasteners like staples and paperclips would prevent staining caused by the metal rusting. In order to keep the acid from wooden shelves affecting paper, she recommended painting the shelves with

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A crowd of nearly 20 people gathered to listen to Frazine Taylor’s preservation talk during Thursday morning’s “Genealogy Connects Us” event at the Russell Library.

a coating of polyurethane, which seals the acid inside. Boxes with a polyester batting lining are great for storing items like communion trays, and unbleached cotton muslin is perfect for keeping choir robes and other similar clothing items.

Roads traffic pattern is mostly back to normal and as we put the final, top layer of asphalt down that will be done a lane at a time with no full-scale closures.” Harte was unsure of the exact timeline for that final layer and permanent striping to be put in place. The process of reconstructing the road has been tedious at times. The road was totally demolished all the way down to the dirt. In

When trying to clean items that are delicate or cannot be wiped down, Taylor suggested purchasing a dust blower. No matter how small of a budget is available for keeping records preserved, Taylor said it was certainly possible for churches to be effectively

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some portions that meant going down 20 inches from what was the road’s surface. Then crews rebuilding the road layer by layer, first on the northbound lanes before switching to do the same on the southbound side. The process was complicated by heavy rains and the discovery of water beneath a portion of the southbound lanes. The Lee Street

reconstruction is one of three current projects funded under the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP) 2.97 miles will be paved and a bridge on Scott Road is in the process of being replaced. Work has also started on paving of Washington Street. ATRIP is funding work from the city limits to the rail crossing at 5th way and the city is using

its own road funds to pick up the rest of the paving of Washington Street into town. ATRIP is an ALDOT administered federal aid highway program that funds up to 80 percent of the construction of important roadway projects.

organized. “It’s up to us now to save this information for

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of the property is in good hands.” For shoppers in in the past, the first place to was the second’s room and its deep discounts but no more. “It’s not there anymore,” Kennedy said. “It has stuff that is going to Bowling Green.” Kennedy, who has been at the store for a little over five years, says the store hours until Aug. 4 will be weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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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MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 28. WWJD II The Woodcarver will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

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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 256-8616177. 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 bread, 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.

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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 256-307-4195 or Rosalyn Salter at 256-794-1023. 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. HIPPY PROGRAM: Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters, or HIPPY, will be accepting applications for registration for the new school year. We will be available during Jim Pearson’s Open House events and any day or time at the HIPPY Office. Call or leave a message at 256-329-2700. You can also message us through the HIPPY AC facebook page-https://www.facebook. com/hippyalexcity/ Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters – known as HIPPY – partners with parents to prepare their children for success in school. HIPPY is an evidenced-based family support model that works directly with parents in their homes to give them books, activities and skills needed for preparing their children for school. Any and all families are invited to be a part of this program.

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. NIGHT OF PRAISE: St. James AME Church in Goodwater is hosting the Goodwater Ministerial Alliance Night of Praise and Worship Wednesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Camron Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell.

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 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Auburn.

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Friday, August 4

ALZHEIMER’S 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 Jablonski-Jaudon will be discussing strategies to deal with dementia patients with non-drug interventions. For more information, call 334399-4342 or 334-233-2139. $20 general admission or $55 for professionals needing CE credit.

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 in 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.

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Can I keep this benefit payment? By KYLLE’ D. MCKINNEY Alabama Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Social Security is with you through life’s journey, securing today and tomorrow for millions of people. We know that reliability and dependability is an important part of your financial security. We use the same throughout the month eligibility rules for the first month’s Social Security check through the last month’s check, so it’s easy to know when checks are payable. If you meet all the requirements to receive benefits, Social Security pays

your benefit after you have lived throughout the month. At 62, the first month many people are eligible for benefits may be in the month after their birthday. Social Security follows an English law that says you actually reach your age the day before your birthday. So, if you were born on the first or second day of the month, your first month of eligibility will be your birthday month. If you were born on any other day in the month, the first month you could receive benefits will be the month after your birthday month. When starting benefits after age 62, people are eligible to be paid for the month they file, since they were previously age 62 throughout the month. An example of this would be: if Michael is born on June 1 or 2 and is

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. 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. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

Coosa County Industrial Development Board will 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. All meetings are open to the public. 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. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 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. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.

Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. 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. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.

age 62, the first month he will receive his benefit payment is July. If Michael’s birthday is any other day in June, the first month he will be eligible for benefits is July and his first benefit will be paid in August. If Michael starts benefits at age 63 and files in June, he can be paid for June in July. Benefits are always paid the following month for all types of Social Security benefits including retirement, disability and survivors. This does not apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Being eligible throughout the month also applies to the month of death of a Social Security beneficiary. To be eligible for the payment, the person must have lived all month long to receive the payment that comes the following month.

That includes throughout the entire last day of the month. Your survivor may be eligible for a payment for the last month and should contact us at 1-800-772-1213. For information about applying for survivors benefits, visit our website at www. socialsecurity.gov/planners/survivors/ howtoapply.html. Understanding how the benefits are paid gives you a sense of certainty about your payments. You’ll know how to plan when starting benefits and what happens to the last check. We continue to secure your today and tomorrow by providing the Social Security information you need. Kylle’ D. Mckinney is the Alabama Social Security Public Affairs Specialist.

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Horn takes hard-fought journey to potential starter for Gamecocks

just stick him out there to have a body. He was an impact player on special teams.” With Jenkins out of the picture, the quarterback s much as they wish they did, coaches don’t job was up for grabs, and after a successful spring game, it’ll likely be Horn who gets the nod to start. know everything. They can’t predict the He may share some time with Kendrick Doss. future and they can be “We’ll let the coaches decide who the starter will proven wrong. No one confirms that more than be; whoever is in there will do a good job,” Horn Bryant Horn, a Benjamin Russell said. “I’m just trying to do what I can to become the graduate who has gone through starter, but if that doesn’t pan out, that’s OK today. just about every position on the I just have to do my job. I’m not the playmaker — I football field at Jacksonville provide for the playmaker. I get them the ball, and State University to get where I’m just trying to do what I can to get the job done.” he’s always wanted to be. This Horn has always done what’s asked of him, and season, he is the projected starting that’s certain to have made an impression on his Horn quarterback after an impressive teammates. From playing on defense and getting run at spring practices. to know his teammates on that side of the ball to “Bryant is a reflection of how much I don’t accepting whatever responsibility came his way, know,” JSU coach John Grass said at Wednesday’s Horn is a natural leader. Media Day. “I guess with my actions on the field during When Horn arrived at Jacksonville State’s workouts and conditioning, they know I’m always campus as a preferred walk-on with an academic going to be there,” Horn said. “I’m not going to shy scholarship, Grass told him he’d never be a away from anything. I’m always going to do my quarterback for the Gamecocks. best and take one for the team. I’d put my neck on “I said, ‘You have about five guys in front of the line for the team, and I think they see that.” you, so it’ll be a long time before you ever did, Grass said, “Character oozes out of him in the and I don’t know if you ever could,’” Grass said. way he performs on a daily basis and the way “Probably the quickest way for him to get on the he does things. He’s not a very vocal leader. He field would be to play defense.” doesn’t talk a lot, but he walks the walk of what Fresh off graduation from Benjamin Russell he’s supposed to do.” where he had played quarterback for years under With Danny Horn still the coach at Benjamin his dad, Danny Horn, Bryant hadn’t played defense Russell, Bryant has not lost sight of the man and the since middle school. But that didn’t stop him from town who helped him achieve his goals. During the taking whatever job was given to him. Horn spent offseason, Bryant helped his dad at the Wildcats’ his redshirt-freshman year as a safety before being spring practices and always tries to support his alma moved to linebacker for his first official playing mater. year. He had a few snaps at linebacker but actually “As long as Dad’s the coach, I’m gonna be played quite a bit on special teams. there, and even when he’s not the coach, I’m still During the spring game of his redshirt-sophomore year, Horn took over the backup quarterbacking job gonna come back and support the team,” Bryant when Eli Jenkins, a recent San Diego Chargers draft said. “I try to go back as much as I can and give them pointers. I love Alex City. That’s where I pick, was out with an injury. But that didn’t stop grew up and that’s where all my friends are. It’s a Horn from getting his playing time last season. great place to live, a great atmosphere and culture “We’re probably the only team in the whole country that had our backup quarterback that started for football, and I just try to give back as much as on every special teams,” Grass said. “And we didn’t I can.” By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

“My journey was from as low at the bottom as you can get, and this shows people you can come through a lot. You might not get the offer that you want, but you can make yourself get a scholarship if you work hard.” Bryant Horn BRHS Grad and JSU Quarterback

id you see Open Championship winner Jordan Spieth brashly instruct caddie Michael Greller to “Go get that!” Sunday after sinking a long, side-winding eagle putt on the 15th green? When I make long, eagle putts to win major golf tournaments, I generally jump up and down, make a few fist pumps, then gallop around the green, riding my putter like a wild bull (then I wake up). But Spieth? The multi-millionaire coldly barked instructions to the hired help. Let’s put that moment in context. Greller and Spieth disagreed about the putt’s line. Somebody was JOE going to be right and MCADORY somebody was going Columnist to be wrong. Then Spieth sank the momentous putt – moments after resurrecting himself from the brink after what could have been a disastrous 13th hole – and turned celebration into what I believe was a friendly ribbing from a kid riding high on emotions. It’s what young guys do. You bury a 3-point shot against your college roommate in a game of pick-up basketball and proceed to rub it in. Moments later, he schools you with an insane crossover dribble, then converts an easy layup. “In your face!” It’s guy stuff and I get that. No big deal. Big here’s the problem. Guy stuff said on camera in front of millions can be taken the wrong way. Bluntly barking orders as he did was a turn off to many who might not have fully understood the goofy jabbing between the pair. It was an unfortunate PR move and one made out of emotions without thinking about the consequences. Regardless, I would think Greller has recovered from whatever emotional scars were dealt his way as caddies often receive 10 percent of the winner’s cut. Spieth won $1.85 million on Sunday, giving Greller a cool $185,000 for the weekend. The caddy can point toward his earnings, look at Spieth and demand, “Go that that!” Barbasol field owns Grand National Breaking 90 on any Robert Trent Jones course, much less Grand National’s Lake Course, is a major victory for me. There are multiple fairway hazards, the greens are wildly undulated, and those giant squirrels freak me out. But players at last weekend’s Barbasol Championship managed to put up 34 rounds of 65 or lower. Those are video game numbers, folks. Two players, Chad Collins and Scott Stallings, shot tournament-low rounds of 60 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The winner, Grayson Murray, shot no higher than 67 in four days. Tuberville to ESPN Since former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville won’t be Alabama’s next governor (again … good for him), he’ll be a commentator for select games this fall on ESPN. I can’t speak for Tuberville’s skills in the booth as his TV experience has been limited to special appearances behind the desk as a guest analyst, but I look forward to hearing his quips and stories. Tubs is a fun, likeable guy. Earnhardt to NBC It was announced on Sunday that Dale Earnhardt, Jr., will be among the NBC broadcast team for the network’s schedule of races next season. What a great move by NBC! The retiring driver relates to the sport’s history (he’s a NASCAR nostalgia buff) and brings incredible insight to the booth. I’m not sure who he’s replacing, but the NBC broadcasts have always come across as stale. Plus, Earnhardt, Jr., is wildly popular with fans, so that’s an automatic ratings boost. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

Dixie Sailing Club wraps up spring racing series three with 2.00. For the Catalina 22 Fleet standings, only the six best With the fifth anniversary of finishes were averaged into Dixie Sailing Club being at its the final standings because new location on Lake Martin fewer races were completed. quickly approaching, the club Jenkie, Keith Bennett and Allen recently wrapped up its Spring Kennedy all had stellar finishes, Racing Series. tying for the top spot with 1.00 A total of 23 DSC members each. competed in 27 races; thirteen Mark Cline captured fourth racers also earned scores for place with a 2.17 average, Catalina 22 races. and Sam Roberts earned the In the total club standings, fifth spot with a score of 2.50. the average of the best finishes Also finishing with under an for each racer were figured in. average of three points was Ed Taking the top spot for the season Loewenstein (2.83). was Allen Kennedy, who finished After each series, Dixie Sailing with an average of 1.00, meaning Club awards the Rene Leveque he won all of his 10 races figured Award to the person who has into the standings. competed in the most racing. Ron Jenkie wasn’t far behind Kennedy earned the honor this with an average of 1.30, while series with a total of 19 races Mike Pair rounded out the top under his belt, while Jenkie came STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

in a close second with 18. DSC begins its Fall Racing Series on Aug. 5 with 12 race days scheduled through Nov. 18.

Alex City begins nationals with victory Alexander City’s 10U AllStar softball team got off to a great start at the NSA Southern national tournament in Foley on Wednesday. Alex City took down Auburn Stardust, 6-3, in its first pool play game. In the circle, Emily McWaters overcame four walks by striking out two in two innings of work. Grace McCary threw one inning, fanning three and allowing just one hit. The team totaled seven hits with doubles from Macy Knox

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Ron Jenkie, who is the crew captain for Therapy, was one of the top sailers during this season’s spring race series at Dixie Sailing Club.

and Jordan Embery. Alex City also totaled three stolen bases. The All-Stars will face

Nighthawks Elite in their next pool play game at 9 a.m. today.