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Family escapes injury after boat catches fire By MITCH SNEED Editor
A family of five and their pet Brittany Spaniel miraculously escaped injury Sunday when their boat caught fire and burned on Lake Martin. At about 2 p.m., the boat was in an area not far from Bay Pines across from Young Island when a fire broke out in the area of the engine. Two adults, two teens, a toddler and the dog were all on the 2006 Correct Craft, which was
a complete loss “We are all OK,” said Nicki Bryant, who stood at Wind Creek Marina with her family after being brought back to safety by Marine Police. “Thank heaven for so many good people on the lake.” All five members of the Sylacauga family and the dog went overboard quickly and were picked up by a nearby boat. Two marine police boats, a Tow BoatU.S. boat and countless other private boats came to See BOAT • Page 3
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A family of five escaped injury after a fire consumed their boat while enjoying Lake Martin Sunday afternoon.
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he holiday weekend in the Lake Martin community was another prime example of why we are blessed to live where we do. Great events put on by MITCH volunteers, fun at Lake SNEED Martin and instances Editor where the good in people was on display through made the 2016 Independence Day weekend a memorable one. In Hackneyville Saturday night a crowd that was estimated to be more than 3,000 strong filled the grounds of the community center to listen to great music, socialize, have fun and see an incredible fireworks show. The event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department and this year’s event was incredible. Even through the sweltering heat, there was a festive mood throughout the six-hour celebration of America’s Freedom. From kids making big splashes on an aquatic slide, to adults clapping their hands and dancing to the music, there were plenty of Kodak moments. See WEEKEND • Page 2
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Let the races begin. It’s municipal election time and today is the first official day that candidates can qualify to run for city council or mayor in Alexander City and the rest of the county’s municipalities. Alexander City City Clerk Harriett Scott will begin taking candidate forms this morning at 8 a.m. and interested candidates must qualify by July 19 at 5 p.m. Those are the important dates leading up to the Aug. 23 municipal election day. “Those are dates mandated by state law,” Scott said. “The state has very specific dates and procedures laid out. Anyone who is interested, they can contact me and I have packets available with all the relevant See QUALIFY • Page 3
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Fireworks explode over Benjamin Russell High School during Sunday night’s Alexander City Celebrates Freedom event which was sponsored by Marshall Street Church of God and Alexander City. More than 3,000 people attended the event. For pictures from Independence Day events see page 9.
Letter to the editor from City Councilman Tony Goss includes a big election announcement.
Bunn continues to make progress By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Less than two weeks after a double lung transplant, Tallapoosa County’s Ashley Bunn is in a step-down unit at Duke University Medical Center and is posting her own updates. “Monday was the first update she posted to Facebook herself,” said Ashley Benton who has been working with family and others to help coordinate fundraising efforts. “I talked to her last night on the phone and she sounded a little stronger. She is breathing 100 percent on her on. Every test they have done has been great.” Bunn is making great progress on See BUNN • Page 3
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Ashley Bunn gives two thumbs up to moving to the step-down unit at Duke University Medical Center. Bunn recently completed a mile and half walk. That walk did not leave her breathless, according to her father.
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One LifeFlight helicopter takes off as another awaits to transport a second person after an early Monday morning crash on Horseshoe Bend Road. Alabama Law Enforcement Agencies Troopers, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and New Site Police all responded to the scene. According to ALEA, a Ford Escort was the lone vehicle involved and two occupants were ejected as the vehicle caught fire as a result of the crash. Both occupants were transported, but conditions and further details were not available as Troopers continued their investigation.
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DEAR ABBY: I recently had my lover of 11 years arrested for domestic violence. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. He had me isolated and cut off from the world, and without family around, I felt extremely lonely and fragile. Looking back, I see how wanting to be loved and not alone caused me to let so many intolerable things happen. No one should ever have to be bruised and battered physically, psychologically and verbally by anyone. I pray others read this and will do the right thing -- which is to press charges if necessary and find the strength to leave, as painful as it may be. -- STARTING COUNSELING SOON IN L.A. DEAR STARTING: I’m glad you found the strength to do that. Counseling will help. Trust me on that. Readers: I haven’t printed the warning signs of an abuser in a while, so here they are: 1. PUSHES FOR QUICK INVOLVEMENT: Comes on strong, claiming, “I’ve never felt loved like this by anyone.” An abuser pressures the new partner for an exclusive com-
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mitment almost immediately. 2. JEALOUS: Excessively possessive; calls constantly or visits unexpectedly; prevents you from going to work because “you might meet someone”; checks the mileage on your car. 3. CONTROLLING: If you are late, interrogates you intensively about whom you talked to and where you were; keeps all the money; insists you ask permission to go anywhere or do anything. 4. UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: Expects you to be the perfect mate and meet his or her every need. 5. ISOLATION: Tries to isolate you from family and friends; accuses people who are your supporters of “causing trouble.” The abuser may deprive you of a phone or car, or try to prevent you from hold-
ing a job. 6. BLAMES OTHERS FOR PROBLEMS OR MISTAKES: It’s always someone else’s fault if something goes wrong. 7. MAKES OTHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS OR HER FEELINGS: The abuser says, “You make me angry” instead of “I am angry,” or says, “You’re hurting me by not doing what I tell you.” 8. HYPERSENSITIVITY: Is easily insulted, claiming hurt feelings when he or she is really mad. Rants about the injustice of things that are just a part of life. 9. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS OR CHILDREN: Kills or punishes animals brutally. Also may expect children to do things that are far beyond their ability (whips a 3-year-old for wetting a diaper) or may tease them until they cry. Sixty-five percent of abusers who beat their partners will also abuse children. 10. “PLAYFUL” USE OF FORCE DURING SEX: Enjoys throwing you down or holding you down against your will during sex; finds the idea of rape exciting. 11. VERBAL ABUSE:
Constantly criticizes or says blatantly cruel things; degrades, curses, calls you ugly names. This may also involve sleep deprivation, waking you with relentless verbal abuse. 12. RIGID GENDER ROLES: Expects you to serve, obey, remain at home. 13. SUDDEN MOOD SWINGS: Switches from sweet to violent in minutes. 14. PAST BATTERING: Admits to hitting a mate in the past, but says the person “made” him (or her) do it. 15. THREATS OF VIOLENCE: Says things like, “I’ll break your neck” or “I’ll kill you,” and then dismisses them with, “Everybody talks that way,” or “I didn’t really mean it.” Readers, if you feel you are at risk, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or thehotline.org. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Edna Earl Turner Mrs. Edna Earl Turner, 77, of Dadeville, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born January 4, 1939. Funeral service will be Wednesday, July 6, at 12 noon at New Prospect United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Bachant and Rev. Dan Rhodes officiating. Visitation is at the church from 10 am until time of service. Burial will follow at the church cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral home directing. She was a life long member of New Prospect United Methodist Church, an exceptional, loving wife, mother, grandmother and a loyal friend to many. She enjoyed her family time, sewing, reading, cooking
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and serving others. She was especially known for her delicious strawberry cake and a smile that lit up her entire face. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Billy Turner; son, Terry W. Turner (Carol); daughter, Belinda Turner; brother, Ferrell Casaday (Maxine); grandchildren, Meredith Grant (Ryan), Matthew Parham; Kenneth Davis Jr. and Gracianna Turner. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Floyd and Clara Lucile Casaday; brother and sisterin-law, Charles and Agness Casaday; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Joe Haggerty; and niece, Linda Haggerty Jones. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to New Prospect UMC, Cemetery Fund, 198 Butterfly Lane, Dadeville, AL 36853.
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Mrs. Cladie L. Smith Mrs. Cladie L. Smith of Daviston, Alabama died July 1, 2016 and arrangements will be announced later by Wrights Funeral Home.
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There is nothing that says July 4th in Alabama better than Rexton Lee on stage playing Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Free Bird” as the fireworks start to explode overhead. Just saying. . . The same mood was present Sunday night at Benjamin Russell High School as Marshall Street Church of God and the city welcomed another capacity crowd for Alexander City Celebrates Freedom. The music of Church and Main and Josh Wilson was a great precursor to another spectacular fireworks display. It was a near flawless night of family fun
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information.” The qualification process to run for council or mayor is pretty simple. Potential candidates must be a resident of the city for at least 90 days and a registered voter. Candidates for a council position must live in the district where they are seeking the council seat. That means that a candidate would have to live in the district no later than May 25 to be eligible to seek a council seat in that district. Candidates for mayor must submit a $50 qualification fee when they register as a candidate. The qualifying fee for those running for council spots is $25. Council members are paid $10,200 per year, while the base pay for the elected mayor of Alexander City is $45,000 with a $15,000 salary for being the head of the city’s utilities. Council positions are considered part-time, while the mayor’s post is a full-time position. For more information, Scott can be reached at Alexander City Hall at 256-329-6700. If you are thinking of running for public office In Dadeville, candidates for mayor and council
must also qualify between this morning at 8 a.m. and July 19. “They need to come by city hall and get a packet,” Dadeville City Clerk Mike Gardner said. “There is also a qualifying fee. There is a $50 fee for mayor and a $25 fee for council.” All five council districts and the mayor are up for election in the municipal election to be held August 23. When candidates come to city hall to pick up their packets, they will find required forms to fill out. “There is a statement of economic interests,” Gardner said. “It has to be filled out quickly. There is the statement of candidacy, an ethics form and the fair campaign practices act. There is also a list of the duties of the mayor and council.” In addition to Dadeville residents voting for mayor
and council, the subject of Sunday alcohol sales will also be on the ballot. Voters will need to go to the recreation center to vote in the Dadeville municipal election on August 23. Other towns are qualifying for municipal elections as well. All follow the same dates with qualifying being July 5 - July 23 and election on August 23. • Qualifying fees in Camp Hill are $50 for mayor and $25 for council. Packets can be picked up at town hall. • Qualifying fees in Jackson’s Gap are $20 for mayor and $15 for council. Packets can be picked up at town hall. • Qualifying fees in New Site are $20 for all positions and all council seats, which are elected at large, and the mayor’s position will be on the ballot.
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the road to recovery. “She is now in a step-down unit,” Benton said. “She continues to do her therapy and has graduated to a new walker. She is averaging six to eight laps a day around the unit and that is good. She is waiting on the results for swallowing. That will be something she works for each day with her esophagus so she can have real food and drink.” Sunday evening Bunn’s father posted a very optimistic update to the Breathe for Bunn Facebook page. “Ashley walked a total of 22 laps tody,” Tim Bunn said in the message. “That’s almost a mile and a half. Her legs are tired but she wasn’t out of breath!”
Real food is something Bunn is looking forward to and the first update she posted to Breathe for Bunn was on the subject. “Going on 12 days of no solid foods,” Bunn said in the update. “I miss it. I miss it bad!” When Bunn is released from the step-down unit, it will still be some time before she gets to come home. “After the step down unit, she will be able to go to the apartment there,” Benton said. “But there will be daily visits to the clinic for checkups and rehab. We don’t know the timeline for that. It depends on how will she does, but she is in great spirits and doing better each and every day.”
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s you know, lately there have been distractions in Montgomery, but behind the scenes there is good work being done for Lee, Tallapoosa, and Russell Counties and the state as a whole. I want to briefly touch on four highlights from the legislative session that ended in May. First, I worked with all the agriculture groups to pass Senate Bill 58, which establishes statewide standards for seed regulation overseen by the Department of Agriculture & Industries. The board – made up of Alabama citizens and farmers – will have jurisdiction over the setting of seed standards, which means Alabamians with extensive, hands-on knowledge of agriculture will be recommending and approving the standards. A challenge for farmers has been that Alabama has not had a statewide standard for the regulation of farming seeds, but rather a confusing patchwork of local ordinances that can be inconsistent, confusing and often contradictory. If a farmer owns land in multiple counties, he likely has to deal with several different seed standards, creating an additional cost of business that is ultimately passed on to the consumer in higher food prices. Second, I introduced and passed legislation in the Senate to stiffen the legal penalty for aggravated abuse
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that leads to a child’s death. In May 2012, a 4-year old girl named Ava Zapata was abused and killed by her mother’s boyfriend. Little Ava was a resident of Lee County. Because of a loophole in the law, in cases like Ava’s usually the murderer can only be charged with manslaughter, the maximum penalty for which is twenty years. Now district attorneys can seek the far more serious charge of felony murder in cases like Ava’s, the maximum penalty for which is life in prison with the possibility of parole. Child abuse that is so severe it leads to death is a horrific crime that deserves harsh punishment. I appreciate Lee County Assistant District Attorney Jessica Ventiere for her help in crafting the legislation. Third, I worked hard with other area legislators to ensure Auburn will receive $5 million in state funding for the construction of a new 23,000 square foot aviation facility. Located on the southwest side of the Auburn University Regional Airport, the new aviation center will enhance the University’s ability to prepare Alabama’s next generation of aviators and aerospace professionals.
In so many ways, Auburn University is a central economic and research hub for our state, and I’ll continue to fight for it and our other colleges and universities. Fourth and finally, a note about the future: Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, predicted recently that driverless cars would be in widespread use in the next two years. While I am optimistic about the potential of driverless cars to mitigate human error, there are dozens of legal implications that need to be worked out as driverless cars come to market. That’s why I helped create a joint legislative committee to study the legal and economic ramifications of self-driving vehicles. Alabama is already a leader in automobile manufacturing and I am determined to do whatever is necessary to put our state in a position to benefit from the next technological wave of automobile manufacturing. As you can see, the Alabama legislature has been working, despite the distractions. If there is any way I can help you or your community, please call my office at (334) 242-7865. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our area and state. Senator Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) represents Lee, Russell, and Tallapoosa Counties. He is chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee.
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Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.
Dear Editor, During my tenure on city council discrepancies have been uncovered in our current administration. I feel it is my duty as an elected official to report the malfeasance of office. This has caused some people to assume I was doing this because I have been running for mayor. That is not true. I feel all elected officials are responsible to the taxpayers while providing honesty and transparency. My family started here in Alexander City. I was born at Martin Army Hospital in Columbus, Georgia while my father served more than 25 years including three tours in Vietnam. My siblings and I were raised to tell the truth and work hard. This has never been about myself, but when it begins
Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at Tom Whatley 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
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Goss steps away from mayor’s race to ‘help city heal’ to hurt others, I feel a change is needed. It’s not too late. Our city can continue to rebuild. Because of my love of Alexander City, I have decided to look at how I can best help the city move forward into the next four years. With that said, I feel it is my duty to remove myself from my campaign to run for mayor. I wish to step aside because I feel all parties involved in the recent incident can help by letting the city heal and let fresh faces move our community forward. I encourage my opponent to do the same if he truly loves the people of Alexander City. This has been a tough decision for me because as mayor I intended to resolve many of the city’s financial issues such as, hiring a forensic audit. A forensic audit is needed immediately.
This will resolve the questionable finances of our city. In the past I have suggested this to our city council. I respectfully submit again that a forensic audit is the only way to bring to a conclusion the questions, which everyone has concerning our current finances. Let’s solve our problems now. Our next mayor and council should not be responsible for cleaning up our mess. I look forward to a new administration and watching our great city prosper once again. May God bless each of you, Alexander City and our country.
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SCHOOL LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves School is hosting its monthly luncheon July 6 at 11 a.m.
July 6-8
YES I CAN: Teresa Harrell Moten is hosting a mentoring camp at Nathaniel H. Stephens School from 9 a.m. to noon. there will be a free lunch.
July 7
STRAND SESSION: The Lake Martin Young Professionals are hosting Rexton Lee for the next Strand Session at Strand Park, July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 8-9
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: God’s House Church on Highway 63 North in downtown Hackneyville is hosting vacation Bible school July 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 9 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.
July 9
GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a gospel singing July 9 at 6 p.m. with the McKameys. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast July 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate with pancakes, sausage and/or bacon. All you can eat dine in with to go plates available.
July 10
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 10 - 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a kickoff party and preregistration July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School July 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
July 11
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery at Vertical Point will be celebrating its First Anniversary from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a cook-out and ice cream social, followed by a special program of music, cardboard testimonies and more. Everyone is welcome! The church is located at 860 Airport Dr, Alex City. For more information, contact Mike at 256-4964664 or check us out on Facebook.
July 13-15
YES I CAN: Teresa Harrell Moten is hosting a mentoring camp at Nathaniel H. Stephens School from 9 a.m. to noon. there will be a free lunch.
July 14 - July 30
WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Calendar Girls will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players July 14 - July 30. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
July 16
SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two bags and get the third one free! Books include fiction, non-fiction, classics, art, romance, cookbooks, decorating, self-help, religion, history and politics, beautiful coffee table books, and books to read to your children this summer. We also have several boxes of books recently donated for children and young readers. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-825-7820 for information. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day July 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 17
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchet Spring Baptist Church is celebrating its 109th anniversary Sunday July 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Fredrick Jemison of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Childersburg. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Submerged June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, July 17 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Bernard Harris of Mt. Lovely Baptist Church. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware, Jr.
July 22
FLAG RETIREMENT: The Clay County VFW Post 9581 is holding a flag retirement ceremony July 22 at 4 p.m. at the Bibb Graves School.
July 22-23
RODEO: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is hosting its 10th annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo July 22 and 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The PCA-sanctioned rodeo is run by Brett Woody, Bar W Rodeo Company.
July 23
BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves School is hosting bingo night July 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 24
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Submerged June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 127th Anniversary Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware Jr. The pastor is Melvin Irvin.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a finale for the summer reading program July 30 at the Sportplex Gym at 10 a.m. with games and a kids lunch. NIGHT IN PEARLS: The Gloria Boleware Show is hosting An Elegant Night in Pearls at the Passion Church July 30 at 6 p.m.
September 20
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
September 24
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256377-4918.
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CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Christmas Card Workshop October 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover dogwoods, pink and white.
November 15
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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OH SAY CAN YOU SEE The Lake Martin area celebrated Independence Day with music, friends and fireworks.
Above left, Jamarlin Russaw Jr, Shundell Russaw and Peyton Russaw take a break from playing catch to pose for a picture. Above right, Josh Wilson sings for the more than 2,500 on hand for ALexander CIty Celebrates Freedom. Left, River Carlton makes a run down an Aquatic Slide in Hackneville Saturday. Above, Rexton Lee had the crowd on its feet for the Fireworks Bash in Hackneyville. Right, the 15-minute long fireworks show didn’t disappoint the more than 3,000 who flocked to Hackneyville.
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Festive scenes were everywhere over the July 4th weekend. Top row from left, Ashley and Zoe Lackey dance to Rexton Lee in Hackneyville, while Chris Ray rests a bit before the fireworks in Alex City with Brandy Ray. Top right, Mike Smith and Zachary Robinson cook burgers at Alexander City Celebrates Freedom. The Russell Lands Boat Parade brought patriotism to the water, while art lovers braved the heat for ArtiGras.
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And now for my SEC West predictions (Writer’s note: If it’s all good with you guys, I am just going to use the very same beginning to this article as I did for last week. It kinda let’s you know they are related...Even if it’s not good with you, I am doing it anyway).
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t’s that nutty time of year when basketball is over, the Olympics haven’t started and baseball is still meaningless. We are all just sitting patiently waiting for football; and nothing says, “football is getting moderately close; but not super-close” like my annual “SEC Predictions” series of articles. This week, I present with the SEC West… 1. Alabama: I will admit it: I went with the safe pick here instead of my gut feeling that LSU will get it together enough to make to Atlanta. The Tide lost a lot of ammunition, but the team is still loaded with fivestar talent. A decade of dominance tells us that no matter what players move on to the NFL, Saban’s squads find a way to stake their claim for another SEC title. The quarterback is a mystery, but even if Sherlock Holmes winds up taking snaps all he will have to do is hand off and not throw pick sixes for the Tide to be successful. 2. LSU: Just like my instinct says LSU will win the West, it also tells me if the Tigers DON’T win the division they may finish in the bottom half of it. Therefore, I am going against myself in both directions and slotting LSU second. Their two toughest SEC road games are very winnable and they get ‘Bama at home on top of that. If I am right and LSU winds up finishing runner up with only a loss to ‘Bama on their resume`, wouldn’t it be something if the Tide and Tigers found their way into the four-team playoff? 3. Auburn: Maybe you think I have been attending a weeeee too many Widespread Panic concerts, but I think Auburn will be the surprise third place finisher in the West this year. Third isn’t a typical Auburn goal, but most AU fans would gladly take this result right now versus where they finished last season. While many forecast doom and gloom, I have Auburn finishing 8-4. 4. Ole Miss: The Rebels return their quarterback and several key targets for him, but there is a dark cloud hovering over the program now. I never discount the way outside forces affect teams; particularly those who are not accustomed to sustained success. We will know a lot about Ole Miss early, though, as two of their first three games are against Florida State and Alabama. 5. Arkansas: I keep picking Arkansas to be close to the bottom of the division, but I also keep thinking Bret Bielema is close to turning this program around. While I think they have a strong coaching staff, the issue is they just don’t have the horses throughout the depth chart to be a true threat at the title. 6. Texas A&M: Ummmmm … Sure… Why not put them here. For all of the talk about how Auburn’s program seems unstable, A&M is in the same boat. At least AU has had some national glory; the Aggies are much more likely to be embarrassed on that stage than they are to step up under Coach Kevin Sumlin. I think this may be his last year. 7. Miss State: It feels wrong to have the Bulldogs last, but where else can I put them? I like their coach and their talent isn’t terrible, but without Dak Prescott at QB this year who really scares opponents? If MSU were in the East, I may have picked them third. Geography is not Starkville’s friend in this case. Next week, I will give a few national predictions... If I remember to. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
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Alexander City 12U pitcher Dalton Bolen readies to send the ball over the plate during the Babe Ruth-Cal Ripken State Tournament.
State 12U baseball tourney brings 1,000 to Alexander City By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Alexander City’s home team may have been eliminated from the Babe Ruth-Cal Ripken 12U State Tournament on the day before the championship game, but city officials still deem the five-day event a success. According to Alexander City Parks and Recreation Director Sonny Wilson, approximately 20 teams took part in the series at Charles E.
Bailey Sr. Sportplex, translating to quite a number of visitors to the Lake Martin area. “That’s an average of about 12 kids on a team, so about 300 kids,” he said. Add to that the coaches and families cheering the athletes on. “We had about a thousand people come through the Sportplex,” Wilson said. That influx generated revenue for area businesses. “Our hotels were booked
up,” Wilson said. “Some of them had to stay in hotels further outside the city.” The feedback he received about the facility and the city’s activities, which included a welcoAme pool and pizza party, complete with fireworks, was all positive. “Everybody talked about how nice it was,” Wilson said. That positive feedback extended to the businesses and a safe atmosphere, he added. The only drawback cen-
tered around the heat wave that plagued Alexander City throughout the tournament. “We had a few people get overheated,” Wilson said. That included both umpires and baseball players. However, they were treated very quickly. “We had paramedics on site throughout the tournament,” Wilson said. “Our fire department does a great job of handling that.”
State to make game check mandatory Public meetings planned to educate hunters on the program STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
After three years of insufficient reporting into the voluntary Game Check program, Alabama’s Conservation Advisory Board has recommended mandatory reporting of deer and turkey harvests via the Game Check system starting with the 2016-17 hunting season. To educate hunters in Alabama about the Game Check harvesting system, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries is holding seminars about the program throughout the state this summer. Locally, a seminar is scheduled for Aug. 18 from 6-9 p.m. at Central Alabama Community College’s Betty Carol Graham Center. WFF Director Chuck Sykes will host the seminars, which include an overview of the program followed by a question and answer session. All hunters are encouraged to attend one of these in advance of hunting season. Topics to be covered: • How to check your game. • Why the data is important. • What it means to you, the hunter. • Changes to the upcoming hunting season. Alabama had been one of only three states without a mandatory data collection system. The complete Game Check seminar schedule of dates and locations is at www.outdooralaFile / The Outlook bama.com/game-check-seminarseries or call WFF at 334-242- Insufficient reporting has now made the checking of deer harvesting a required practice. Education semi3465. nars on the process begin Aug. 18 at Central Alabama Community College.