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Edward Bell Center director on paid leave Moses awaits termination hearing at next regular school board meeting By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
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Members of the Laurel High School Class of 1967, above, carry the casket with the remains of Thomas ‘Toot Toot’ Marbury Jr. from the First Baptist Church following his funeral service. Below, Minister Alice Thomas-Hall, sister of Marbury, takes one last look at her brother before the service.
City comes together to celebrate life of Alex City’s own goodwill ambassador By MITCH SNEED Editor
“A lot of people thought that Toot Toot was crazy. But anyone with enough sense to say I need Jesus – I need some of that crazy.”
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Gerry Moses, director of Edward Bell Technical Center, has been placed on administrative leave with pay until a termination hearing, which is included on the agenda for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education’s next regular meeting. Mark Allen Treadwell, attorney for the Tallapoosa County Board of Education, said Moses was not renewed by the school board and was escorted from the premises of the Edward Bell Technical Center with the aide of law enforcement last week. “He was the subject of a non-renewal and (the board) decided to go ahead and put him on administrative leave with pay,” Treadwell said. See SCHOOL • Page 3
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The life of Thomas “Toot Toot” Marbury was celebrated Thursday with a memorial service remembering the 68-year-old town goodwill ambassador as the heart and soul of the Alexander City community. The 434 people who laughed, cried and danced in front of their pews were witness to the fact that Marbury may be gone from earth, but he left a lot of his soul and a legacy of love up in First Baptist Church. The service was filled with joy including the soulful songs of the Early Rose Church Choir, Scott Blake’s rendition of “Amazing Grace” that made the hair on your arm stand on end and Dr. Eddie Hunter bringing the crowd to its feet with “My God is Real.” Like Toot Toot himself, the celebration was one like the downtown church had never seen
Community Action Committee Inc. of Chambers-Tallapoosa-Coosa has received a grant for $45,171 to assist low-income and elderly residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grant is part of Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. “With limited, fixed incomes, many elderly and disabled residents don’t have the ability to pay higher air conditioning bills in the hot summer months,” said Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. “By making energy-efficiency improvements to their homes, this program makes energy bills easier to manage for our most vulnerable residents.”
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Children explore variety of arts at 14th annual Kitty Dark Camp By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
Kitty Dark loved her children, her grandchildren – children in general. And the late Alexander City artist would have loved the smiles on the faces of the children participating in the 14th Annual Kitty Dark Kids Art Camp this week at Radney Elementary School. “My mother-in-law was an artist and she had many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” said Jamie Dark, who coordinates the annual camp. “She just appreciated the arts so much and loved kids, so we started this camp in her honor.” This year’s camp drew some 70 students in grades 1-6 to classes in creative movement, drama, mixed media and painting and drawing. It continues through Friday. “This is a rainbow, this is a pot of gold, these are blue flowers, this is the sky, these are clouds, this is me and
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DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a 22-year-old son who has moved back home due to his relocating. His girlfriend of six months has done some suspicious and devious things. We have tried to overlook them, but the latest involves a car our son asked us to sell her because she was in a bind because of some stupid financial decisions she had made. We felt sorry for her, so we sold her the car for LESS than half of what we could have gotten on a trade-in since we were going to purchase a newer car. Now, one month later, she has taken the car and traded it in on a different one, no doubt gaining the extra equity. I’m angry to the point that I no longer want her in my house. Are we wrong to feel taken advantage of? I would add that we have always tried to help our only son as much as we can. The result has been that we have
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been taken advantage of or not treated the way we think a son should treat parents who are not exactly well off. Please don’t reject this letter as your advice is really needed. -- STEAMED IN THE SOUTH DEAR STEAMED: It appears your only son and his girlfriend may be birds of a feather. Both have taken advantage of your kindness and generosity in one way or another, and you have every right to be upset about it. While you can’t do anything about the past, that doesn’t mean you can’t open your eyes and watch out for yourselves in the future. If your son is planning to move
the girlfriend in with you, put a stop to it now. If you don’t, I predict you’ll be taken advantage of as long as they’re under your roof and until they move out -- which may not be for the foreseeable future. DEAR ABBY: I have a question about something you don’t hear much about anymore. Do people still have mortgage-burning parties? If I had a party, do you think guests would feel like I was bragging because I have paid off my home and they haven’t? Any advice would be great! -- JUST HAPPY IN MARYLAND DEAR JUST HAPPY: Congratulations for having paid off your mortgage. However, unless your guest list is short and includes only people you are very close to, I’m not sure it would be appropriate to throw the kind of party you describe for exactly the reason you mentioned.
DEAR ABBY: My family doesn’t seem to approve of my taste in who I date. I prefer to go with older guys, but I’m 14. My parents actually reported my last boyfriend to the police when they found out his real age. I am now with another guy in high school who respects me, but my parents don’t approve of him either. What should I do? -- CONFUSED IN MISSOURI DEAR CONFUSED: Start concentrating on school, sports and group activities. In other words, wait to date until your parents agree you are old enough and you can find someone of whom they approve. 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. Melba Duck McClellan 1922 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Melba Duck McClellan, 93, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. McClellan passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Chapman’s Nursing Home. She was born on June 14, 1922 to Ruben S. Duck and Evie L. Duck (Jackson). She loved to travel and dance. Mrs. McClellan loved her family and just enjoyed life.
Mia Ann Mitchell 5/6/65 – 6/8/16 Mia Mitchell passed away June 8th at UAB hospital. Mia was a teacher at Dadeville Elementary for several years. Mia was a very dedicated teacher who loved teaching school and working with children. Prior to teaching in Dadeville, Mia taught at Edward Bell in Camp Hill. Mia lived and loved life to the fullest. She loved summertime whether at the beach or the lake. Mia loved to travel and Nassau Bahamas was one of her favorite places to visit. Mia is survived by her mother – Lois Mitchell, daughter – Lauren Dark, son – Myles Kellum, uncle – David Mitchell, cousin – Laurie Mitchell. Mia was a loyal and faithful friend to everyone and had many wonderful and caring friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Cathy M (David) Welcher of Goodwater; sons, Phillip Ted (Jean) McClellan of Jackson, Missouri; Bobby Max (Linda) McClellan of Avon Park, FL; Kenneth M (Kathy) McClellan of Graysville; and Timothy G (Heather) McClellan of Alexander City; grandchildren, Baylee McClellan; Buffie (David) Self; Regan (Rusty) Holliday; Kandy (Patrick) Streety; Patti (Bobby) Brown; Haley Jones; Tiffany (Keith) Swindle; Kelli (Shawn) Dourrieu; Regina McClellan; Rich McClellan; Braxton Betts; Douglas Betts; Dodd (Karen) McClellan; Jeff White; and Tommy McClellan; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; and spouse, Rudolph
Special friends include Marsha Goodwin, Lee and Tara Moody, Fran Radney, and David McGhee. Mia was preceded in death by her father – Danny Mitchell, uncle – Bussy Mitchell, grandparents – Florrie and Joe Bob Mitchell, and grandparents – Mathel and Walter O’Neil. The family would like to thank everyone for their support, thoughts, and prayers during Mia’s illness. Memorial service for Mia will be Saturday, June 11th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church. The family will greet friends immediately following the service. The family request no flowers and memorial contributions should be made to St. James Episcopal Church at 347 S Central Ave, Alexander City, AL 35010 or one’s favorite charity.
McClellan. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Lessie McElrath Funeral service for Mr. Lessie McElrath 52 of Sylacauga, AL; Tuesday, June 14, 2016; 11 a.m.; Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Goodwater, AL. burial in church cemetery. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Services.
Mrs. Lillie Mae “Jimmie” Welsh 1917 - 2016 Graveside Service for Mrs. Lillie Mae “Jimmie” Welsh, 98, of Alexander City, will be Saturday June 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander City Cemetery. Rev. Bill Hand will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 10, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Welsh passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016. She was born on December 14, 1917 in Daviston, Alabama to Rufus Jackson Hamilton and Lillie Mae Hamilton. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a past Matron. Mrs. Welsh was also a member of Hillabee Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. She worked as a sales person for Froshins and later for Welsh Jewelers. She is survived by her grandsons, Timothy L. Davis of West Monroe, LA; J. Tolbert Davis of Double Oak, TX; J. Tyler Davis of Ormond Beach, FL; 7 Greatgrandchildren; and her son-in-law, Talmon Davis of Montverde, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willie G. Welsh; daughter, Martha Jean Davis; grandson, Talmon A. Davis; and brother, Grover Hamilton. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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arrested for domestic violence and criminal use of defensive spray. • Clayton Edward Spradley, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on O Street. • Criminal Trespass was reported on U.S. Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 200 block of Oak Hill Drive. • Menacing was reported on Forrest Street. • Theft was reported on Spring Hill Road.
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before. First Baptist Church’s Dr. Steve King, who had opened the doors of the church so that no one who wanted to celebrate would be turned away, set the tone early as he welcomed those who came to say goodbye to their friend. “In our society today, that sense of community is fading fast,” King said. “As it crumbles, it has a negative impact on society and each and every one of us. …I think Toot Toot reminded us of the importance of community. He never met a stranger. He loved everyone, and there was no one who built bridges the way that he did. Hopefully we will all aspire to be a little more like Toot Toot.” King said what Marbury did and how he had an impact on the community is something all of Alexander City should understand. “It’s amazing how a humble man had a lasting impact on this community,” King said. “Alexander City is much better because of Toot Toot.” Pastor Shirleen Harvey and Rev. Sammy Varner read scripture, but his good friend used the fewest words to illustrate the power of Toot Toot. Clovas Townsend said he was a walking, talking example of the power that Toot Toot had. “I’m here to talk to you about my friend. I want you to look up here. Look at where my friend has led me to,” Towsend said after taking his turn at the pulpit behind a mum-covered casket where Marbury laid. “Me, Clovas Townsend, in the pulpit, in Alex City First Baptist Church, all dressed out. That’s what my man Toot has done for me. Who would have thought it?” Marbury’s sister Alice Thomas-Hall had the crowd laughing with stories of her brother. She thanked everyone who had been so good to her brother and her family. But the one thing that touched the hearts was when she talked of Toot Toot’s last understandable words. “The whole time he was in that hospital bed he would say, ‘Girl, I got to get up out of here. I got to go home. I got to go home,’” Thomas-Hall said. “There at the end, he was struggling, but the last words he said that I could clearly understand said it all to me. ‘I need Jesus to help me.’ “That’s how I know he’s in Heaven right now saying, ‘Man look at this, it’s all for me. It’s all for me, man.’ I can hear him
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now.” Dr. Eddie Hunter delivered a eulogy that touched on the way that Marbury created a legacy, despite being a relatively simple man. His simple message: think of the memories and feelings that Toot Toot left behind and ask yourself, “How will I be remembered?” Hunter said that Marbury’s love of people and the community made him a man who saw everything, knew everything that was going on and a man who loved to share the news. “The Outlook, USA Today, the National Enquirer, WSFA – none of them had nothing on Toot Toot,” Hunter said. “I don’t care what side of town you lived on, he knew all about it. If it was happening over here, we all knew about over on our side of town. It was happening over in our neighborhood, Toot Toot was going to be sure everyone over here was going to know all about it too. Yes, we had Toot Toot to thank for that.” Hunter said having a sendoff with hundreds of people should surprise no one because of the little things that Marbury did every day. “Someone is probably asking, all of this for Toot?” Hunter said. “He didn’t build no building. He didn’t construct no educational facility. He wasn’t no CEO of a company and didn’t operate no business, but, like Mary, he did what he could do. When you do all that you can, that’s all that is required by the Lord. “Some people think that it is the large things, the big things, it’s the gigantic things that are important,” Hunter said. “The things that mean the most to me are the little bitty things. The hello, the how are you doing, the handshake, the embrace – the little things. That was what Toot Toot was to this community. The little things that made it a better place.” Regardless of what people thought, Hunter said that Toot Toot was a smart man. “A lot of people thought that Toot Toot was crazy, “ Hunter said, before touching on recalling what his sister had said were his last words. “But anyone with enough sense to say I need Jesus – I need some of that crazy. Make sure you know Jesus. You can know every body and he did know everybody in this town, but he knew that Jesus was the one who could help him like no other.”
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Asked if employees in Moses’ situation being escorted from school premises by law enforcement was routine, Treadwell said, “Yes.” Moses termination hearing will be open to the public unless Moses requests for it not to be, Treadwell said. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education’s next regular meeting is on Monday, July 13, at 5 p.m. in the Board of Education board room. Other items on the agenda for the meeting include: • Recognition of Reeltown principal Tom Cochran, Edward Bell Career Technical Center science students and the Dadeville High School track team; • Consideration of bids on buses and bread for the Child Nutrition Program; and • A transfer conference.
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money to help qualifying residents in the three counties his group serves is already spent prior to its being received. “We already have a waiting list,” Boleware said. “It’s probably about 10 deep in each county.” Boleware said Community Action Committee Inc.’s wait time for help in weatherizing homes for qualified applicants is approximately one year. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Energy. This round of fund-
Camp all three pass to the plentiful pasture. Culver, who teaches at Radney Elementary, recited the lines for the children to say aloud. Mixed media teacher Crystal Phillips is also a teacher at Radney. Her class was engaged on Thursday in making collages with newsprint and other items. Earlier in the week, they dipped raw vegetables in paint and used them to create art. Also in Phillips’ class, some children were involved in making flowers, others in origami. “I think these kinds of activities help bring out the kids’ creative minds,” Phillips said. “At the same time, they’re able to socialize and make new friends. And this particular class, I think, teaches them to think outside the box.” Phillips, an 11-year veteran teacher at Radney Elementary, obviously enjoys working with the
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Steve Robinson Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. His address is 1225 Warren Circle, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-825-8403. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. Her daytime phone number is 825-6914 and her evening phone Emma Jean Thweatt number is 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
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t’s not every day that you schedule your own heart attack. But that’s exactly what I did on Wednesday. My heart attack will happen on June 28. I will be in intensive care for the three days following. Thankfully, along with my opportunity to schedule my heart attack comes the comfort of knowing that it will happen in a safe place. I won’t be jogging or shoveling snow (certainly not in June in Alabama!) or taking part in any activity that normally puts stress on the heart. I will have my heart attack while I’m lying – hopefully comfortably – in a heart catheterization lab at UAB Hospital. My cardiac event will occur as part of a procedure called an alcohol septal ablation. In a procedure similar to a heart cath Dr. Oluseun Alli will inject absolute alcohol into some muscle in my heart to induce a small heart attack in an attempt to kill tissue that is partially obstructing the pumping of blood to the rest of my body. Frankly, it’s a little bit scary. But, after having met Dr. Alli and had him explain the procedure, it’s less so. After all, a lot of folks aren’t lucky enough to schedule their heart attacks. I can only hope that this is my last one and that I survive it, as planned. According to Dr. Alli, the chances of anything catastrophic happening during the procedure are approximately 1 percent, so there is no rea-
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son for me to think otherwise. What’s all of this about? Obviously, I have a defective heart. It’s a genetic abnormality called obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It’s a common heart condition that affects both men and women equally. It can cause chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath or fainting. So, if that sounds like you, please, get checked out. There are very capable cardiologists right here in Alexander City. My complication is that I also have a bad liver and doctors have determined I need a transplant. As a part of the process of being approved to be listed as a liver recipient, I was required to undergo a complete three-day medical evaluation. It was during that evaluation that the thickness of my heart muscle and, later, the obstruction were discovered. I can’t be added to the transplant list with my heart having to work so much harder than most to pump blood. So the doctors on the transplant team, my hepatologist and cardiologists all discussed my condition and this is my option. If it’s successful, there’s no reason that I can’t be added to the transplant list. So, on the recommendation of a team of excellent doctors, I will check into the hospital
on June 28 and have a heart attack. Is it scary to have to face this? I could lie and say no, but I won’t. Even a heart attack scheduled of your own volition on your own time is a scary proposition. But I have confidence in Dr. Alli, I have confidence in the folks at the Kirklin Clinic and UAB Hospital and I have confidence that my God will be with me every step of the way – through the procedure, my recovery and whatever comes afterward. What’s more, I have a tremendous support group. My wife, Lynn, has been a rock throughout this entire ordeal, which started almost two years ago. I’ve had friends and family send up countless prayers on my behalf and send good thoughts in my direction. I have sat down with the muckety-mucks here at Tallapoosa Publishers and they have advised me of what they can do for me and certain things that I should not do. Everyone has been great. If only everyone who faced a heart attack could know in advance they had such support. So, even with all that I have left to face, there is a certain comfort in my situation. See, not only am I fortunate to have all the things I’ve mentioned going my way, but I got to schedule my heart attack. Granger is a staff writer for The Outlook. He can be reached at David.Granger@ alexcityoutlook.com.
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blisters, sunburn, and long hours on rickety old buses while keeping up with the latest love life of all the junior high school girls. Added to these things they still have to be cooks, nurses, counselors and disciplinarians. The kids come home, rebound and are ready to go, but these survivors take a week to just quite mumbling to themselves. The folks in the church family are all survivors. They have to listen to every wild idea the preacher tries to pass off as a direct revelation from God, plus work within a growing church organization while hearing weekly inspirational messages on stewardship and tithing. Coupled with these minor inconveniences they still need to grow personally as a Christian while maintaining a household, job and some recreation. Their survivor skills are honed on the harsh realities of just trying to stay even. Lest we forget, we need to remember that pastors are survivors as well. They must be in God’s word, preach, marry, bury, visit, counsel and love all their flock. Also, they have to be in Board meetings,
maintain their cool as they try to keep the church financially solvent while explaining to the lady’s Sunday school class why there was no paper in the rest rooms. Most preachers survive a pastorate for about a three-year stretch. You know, I believe life should be more than just surviving, don’t you? There ought to be the joy of life that comes from just being alive. Jesus felt the same way when He told the people He had come to bring them life more abundant. That kind of life far exceeds just adding up our days and hoping we survived the worst. Let’s be like Paul when he reminded the church to be not weary in well doing and especially to the household of faith. Our lives take on more meaning when we surrender our lives in service. Christ takes that life, transforms it and gives it purpose. It is having purpose and meaning that makes us more than just a survivor. Purpose makes us a winner. There are exceptions to this rule because Vacation Bible Schools have begun across the city. Believe me the purpose of this experience is to survive! Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister, an Alexander City resident and a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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coming services June 12. Lunch will follow. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting Homecoming services June 12 at 10 a.m. with the Singing Echoes.
CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1976 40 year reunion will be Friday, June 10 at Jazz Fest,and Saturday, June 11 at the Elks Lodge. For more information call Todd Hayes at 256-786-0076.
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MISS LAKE MARTIN PAGEANT: The 2015 Miss Lake Martin queens return to crown their successors. Beautiful contestants will compete this year in evening gown and casual wear. Twenty-two titles will be given out and the new 2016 Miss Lake Martin will win a minimum of a $1000 scholarship. The pageant will be at Dadeville High School and admission is $10. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL: Goodsell United Methodist Church in Lanett is hosting the Greater Valley Juneteenth Festival June 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. The free event includes activities for the children, story telling, health fair, car show, voter registration, and live entertainment. There willbe a performance by the Korean Village and Chotaw Nation from Mississippi. GOSPEL SINGING: The Holloway and Drake Singers are celebrating their 35th Anniversary Saturday,June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Canaan Baptist Church in Camp Hill. CHURCH FUN DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a fun day Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited and there will be lots of fun and games. JAZZ FEST: Gravy, Brass-A-Holics and Wet Willie are set to perform at the Lake Martin Amphitheater starting at 6:30 p.m. for the annual Jazz Fest.
June 11 - June 24
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Old Union Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 11 to June 24. On June 11 there will be kickoff party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20 to June 24 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a meal. June 24 is family night starting at 6 p.m. The van ministry can be reached at 256-596-1873 or 256-825-7502.
June 12
MINISTRIES DAY: The New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual All Ministries Day on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Guest Minister will be Rev. Robert Cadenhead pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Gold Hill. Everyone is invited. GOSPEL SINGING: The Holloway and Drake Singers are celebrating their 35th Anniversary Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. at the Lafayette High School Auditorium. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rocky Creek Baptist Church is hosting a homecoming service June 12. Three Bridges will sing at 10:30 a.m., worship is at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Singing will resume at 1 p.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Fellowship Baptist Church in the Buttson Community is hosting home-
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Cave Quest Vacation Bible School June 12 - 16 Sixth Street Baptist Church 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner, Games, Bible Study, FUN every night! Come 20 min early to register and enjoy some music. Join us as we learn how to follow Jesus, the light of the world! Contact Amy at 256.750.1771 for more info. Sign-up atgroupvbspro. com/vbs/ez/SSBCkids VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Friendship Baptist Church in the Buttson Community is hosting vacation Bible school June 13-16. There will be kickoff June 12 and a family night June 17. It begins at 5:30 p.m. each night.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting vacation Bible School June 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Beginning Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School June 13- June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church at 1076 Coley Creek Road. Meals will be served every night. Call 256-750-0068 for more information or if you need a ride. TRAINING CAMP: Michael Taylor is hosting a free training camp for all school age groups every Monday and Tuesday starting at 5:45 p.m. at the Dadeville Elementary School playground. He will have everything you need to get you in shape for your favorite activity or sport, cheerleading, band, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball or tennis. Contact Michael Taylor at 334-5492337 for more details.
June 16
DAY OF ACTION: The Lake Martin United Way is hosting the 2016 Day of Action Thursday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can participate at Alexander City Middle School, Jim Pearson Elementary School, Central of Coosa Elementary School and Reeltown High School. Download the volunteer registration form at unitedwaylakemartin.org and return by June 13 to shardy@unitedwaylakemartin.org, fax to 256-3290110 or mail to United Way P.O. Box 876 Alexander City 35011. WINE TASTING: Emporium Wine will be hosting a wine tasting June 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Lana Jackson from Grassroots Wine will lead a tasting with Sancerre and Chablis from France, Italian Prosecco, Pinot Nior from New Zealand and a California Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council (LMLLC) and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. (VCCA) behind Karen Channell State Farm Building and inside the office of VCCA. LMLLC will be selling softly used hard back and soft back books VCCA will be selling plants ($1-$3), baked goods, chances to win a hand crafted wooden Adirondack chairs, and flea market items. Individual vendors will also have items such as jams and jellies, baby items, hair bows, travel bags and other handmade items. We still have a few spaces left so if you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita atliteracylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com. Please contact either to make donations – books or plants. PATH TRASH WALK: The June PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday June 18. Volunteers will meet at Flint Hill Methodist Church at 8:00 AM to receive supplies and assignment. Please join your neighbors as we take the PATH to a cleaner healthier Lake Martin Community. CANCER SURVIVORS’ PICNIC: East Alabama Medical Cancer Center is hosting a Cancer Survivors’ Picnic June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bottling Plant Event Center in downtown Opelika. Each survivor will receive a free lunch catered by Chuck’s Bar-B-Que and t-shirt while supplies last. Due to space limitations, the number of participants is limited to 750 and each survivor may bring on guest. While the picnic is free, pre-registration is require for survivors to attend the event. Officials ask that you register by June 10. Volunteers are also needed to work the event. For more information or to register for the event contact 334-528-2682. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day June 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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Ashley dominates dirty Texoma at BASSfest DURANT, Okla. — Flooded shorelines and muddy water didn’t stop some Bassmaster Elite Series pros from finding big bass during the GEICO Bassmaster BASSfest presented by Choctaw Casino and Resort at Lake Texoma. After a very difficult and unproductive practice, Casey Ashley of Donalds, S.C., “just went fishing,” and put together the day’s heaviest five-fish limit of bass that weighed 20 pounds, 1 ounce. His lead eclipsed Chad Morgenthaler of Coulterville, Ill., who is in second place by only 11 ounces with a total of 19-6. Ashley’s limit included the tournament’s current Phoenix Boats Big Bass that tipped the scales at 6-15. If the 2015 Classic champion can hold the big-fish lead for the duration of BASSfest, he’ll earn a $1,500 bonus. BRADFORD JOINS TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY TIGERETTES COACHING STAFF TUSKEEGEE — Tuskegee University head women’s basketball coach Quacy Barnes-Timmons announced the addition of Chatil Bradford to the coaching staff of the Tigerettes for the 2016-17 season. Bradford comes to Tuskegee after spending two years on the bench as a graduate assistant at Columbus State University, a program which she led as a player for four years previous to her coaching. As part of the Columbus State staff, Bradford helped the team to the Peach Belt Conference regular season championship two times (2015,2016) and the Peach Belt Conference tournament championship (2015). She was also a piece of the staff that led Columbus State to two second-round appearances in the NCAA Division II Championships (2015,2016). During her two years on the bench, Bradford’s concentration within the program was the development of the post players. She helped in the development of Michelle Mitchell, a two-time WBCA All-American (2015,2016) as well as Second Team All-Conference selection Ashley Asouzu (2016) and Defensive Player of the Year Carrie Washington (2015). STUDENTS NAMED TO SIAC COMMISSIONER’S ALLACADEMIC TEAM ATLANTA —Four hundred and forty-seven student-athletes were named to the Commissioner’s AllAcademic Team for maintaining at least a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average throughout the 2015-16 academic year. One hundred and nine studentathletes were placed on the AllAcademic Team in their respective sporst. Student-athletes with a 3.2 or higher were considered for All-Academic Team honors. The number of student-athletes selected in each sport is determined by the number of positions usually involved in that sport. Spring Hill College led all Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference institutions by capturing five team academic awards in women’s cross country, women’s basketball, men’s basketball, men’s track and field, and men’s golf. Benedict was awarded three team awards in men’s tennis, women’s tennis, women’s track and field. Claflin won a pair of awards in women’s basketball and softball while Tuskegee (football) and Morehouse (baseball) each earned one award. Tuskegee was represented by Kenneth Dickerson (mechanical engineering) and Tyrez McCain (mechanical engineering) in football, while the team finished the year with a 3.44 grade point average – highest among any other football team in the conference. David Dixon (electrical engineering) represented men’s cross country, while Laura Huckleby (accounting) was named to the volleyball all-academic team. The Golden Tigers were also represented in men’s basketball with Joel Nurridan (sales and marketing) earning the honors. Tuskegee had four representatives Sacha Bowen (business) earning honors on the women’s side; while Frederick Higgins (Mechanical Engineering), David Dixon (electrical engineering) and Amari Carter (biology) earning allacademic honors. A pair of student-athletes earned the honors on the diamond with Adrienne Eaddy (business administration) earning softball honors, and Christopher Emerson (electrical engineering) earning baseball allacademic honors.
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Baseball tourney begins By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The Cal Ripken-Babe Ruth 10U Baseball and 6U T-Ball District Tournament kicked off Thursday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The baseball tournament sets Alexander City 9 and 10-year-old teams against Sylacauga, Phenix City East and Phenix City West. Today’s scheduled games are as follows: Game 5: 5:30 p.m., Field 3: Games 1 and 4 losers. Game 6: 5:30 p.m., Field 5: Games 2 and 3 losers. Game 7: 7:15 a.m., Field 5: Games 3 and 4 winners. Game 8: 7:15 p.m., Field 3: Games 5 and 6 winners. Play continues tomorrow with the following schedule: Game 9: 10 a.m., Field 3: Game 7 loser against game 8 winner.
Game 10: Noon, Field 3: Games 7 and 9 winners. The T-ball tournament will pit Alex City against Lincoln and Sylacauga. Today’s game lineup is as follows: Game 3: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Field 2: Lincoln vs. Game 1 winner. Game 4: 7:15 p.m. Friday, Field 2: Losing teams from Games 1 and 2. Play continues tomorrow with the following scheduled games: Game 5: 9 a.m., Field 2: Winners of Games 2 and 3. Game 6: 10:30 a.m., Field 2: Losing Team of Game 3 plays Winner of Game 4. Game 7: Noon, Field 2: Losers of Game 5 against Winners of Game 6. Champions in both tournaments will be determined in final games on Sunday. The top two teams in each age group will move on to the state tournament scheduled for the weekend of June 24. Results from Thursday’s games were not available at press time.
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Alexander City’s Gabe Benton delivers a pitch against the 10 and under team from Phenix City Thursday night at the Sportplex. Games start again tonight at 5:30 p.m.
Meet a Coach at Mamie’s Place
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Mamie’s Place Children’s Library took an athletic turn this week with the launch of its Summer Reading Program, “On your mark, get set…Read!” As part of the program, the library is hosting a weekly Meet the Coach event. The guest coach Wednesday was Wes Coleman from Central Alabama Community College. The tennis coach at CACC explained all the fundamentals of tennis, its benefits for great health and strength along with how much fun it is to play. He included some fun books too. Each child went away with a better knowledge of tennis and where they can sign up for lessons. At the end the children played balloon tennis in the library. Next week’s installment, which is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, will feature Benjamin Russell High School baseball coach Richey Brooks.
Free sports camp in Dadeville begins Monday By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
A free sports training camp is set to debut in Dadeville next week. Starting June 13, the camp will take place at 5:45 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday at the Dadeville Elementary School playground throughout the summer. The camp is open to all ages and all activities, including cheerleading, band, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and tennis. The camp is the brainchild of Dadeville Youth Football League President Michael Taylor. “The youth from Alexander City, Dadeville and the Camp Hill area don’t have any place to practice,” he said. Taylor took the initiative to fill that gap. “I decided I was going to give back to the community,”
he said. It’s an improvement on an effort Taylor undertook in 2015. “Last year I was training with my son for the youth football league,” he said. “Then I opened it to the community and about 75 or 80 kids ended up coming.” He learned that those unaware of last year’s training efforts were disappointed that they missed out. “So this year I’ve put up flyers and put the word out,” Taylor said. In addition, this year’s organized efforts include help from the community. Volunteers are set to teach tennis and other disciplines. Plus, Taylor has received donations of baseball equipment and basketballs. “People are still calling, wanting to help,” he said. Taylor is preparing for 100 youth to show up on Monday, which is officially expected to
end at 7 p.m. “Once they get out there and the parents and grandparents get out there, running drills and working out, we could be there a while,” he said. But one activity will signal the close of each day of the training camp. “We’ll have water games at the end of each day,” Taylor said. Taylor is looking forward to the camp helping area youth sharpen their athletic skills. But he believes its benefit will extend well beyond that goal. “It’s a great opportunity for people in the community to come out and get to know each other,” Taylor Submitted / The Outlook said. Dadeville Youth Football League president For more information about the free sports training Michael Taylor is offering a free sports camp, call Taylor at 334camp open to all ages and activities this 549-2337. summer.