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Alexander City Jazz Fest closes on a high note By MITCH SNEED Editor

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At age 72, Wet Willie’s Jimmy Hall still put on a show for fans as the vintage Southern Rock band from Mobile closed out this year’s Jazz Fest Saturday night at Lake Martin Amphitheater.

For 26 years, musicians have performed from the stages of Jazz Fest. One would be hard pressed to recall a better two-night run in that quarter of a century than the folks who attended this year’s shows witnessed Friday at Strand Park and Saturday at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, music lovers were treated to six incredible acts, perfect weather and some of the hottest sounds in music.

No exact attendance was taken, but Robert Gunn who leads the Jazz Fest Committee called Friday night’s crowd “the largest in recent memory.” “I’m not the best with numbers and it’s hard to compare because of the rains we’ve had in the last several years,” Gunn said. “But If I were guessing I’d say it would be between 3,000 and 4,000. That hill was full for sure.” Saturday was equally impressive as a late-arriving crowd was treated to cooler temperatures due to thunderstorms that were scattered

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County votes not to participate in sales tax holiday By MITCH SNEED Editor

The Tallapoosa County Commissioners selected its next chairman, opted not to participate in the annual Back to School Sales Tax Holiday and approved a road priority list for the coming year at its June meeting Monday. Each year, most areas in the state offer parents a little break as children head back to school. As this year’s dates of Aug. 6-7 approach, the county is required to declare whether it will participate. County Administrator Blake Beck said that each year the county consults with the Tallapoosa County Schools as well as the Alexander City Schools to get their opinions of waving sales tax during the sales tax holiday. Beck said Monday that both said they weren’t in support of that move this year. So the commissioners voted to go with the recommendation of the school systems and declined to participate, meaning the county See COMMISSION • Page 3

around the area. But the rain held off and the music was incredible. Jimmy Hall and Wet Willie closed the event Saturday night with an incredible set, featuring classics and some of their own new fusion of blues, funk, and jazz. It may have been 42 years since they first hit the charts with “Keep on Smilin.’” Still the band with Mobile, Alabama roots had a sound that was as pure as it was four decades ago. “You all don’t know how lucky you are to have an event like this,” See JAZZ • Page 8

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Area children beat on the bass drum of Iron Giant Percussion at Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Monday. The children are taking part in the summer reading program. The next events for the program are movies today at 2 and 3 p.m. and Meet a Coach and McWane Science Center Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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A library is a place to read. A library is a place to study about far away lands and unknown ideas. Libraries are supposed to be quiet places. So, just what happened when bongos, a bass drum and shakers came to Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Monday.

“Who knows how to get loud?” Iron Giant Percussion’s Sam Herman asked children gathered at the library. “Who has been loud in the library before?” Not many children raised their hand but many appeared eager to see what the percussion trio had to offer in the presentation for the library’s summer reading program, “On your mark, Get set, Read.”

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On Christmas Day 2014, a cute, normal, darkhaired 4-month-old baby boy suffered injuries so severe he was left on life support and – even a year and a half later– the toddler can’t eat on his own, can’t hear, can’t see and suffers up to 200 seizures a day. This week at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville, a jury is trying to McInvale determine if the baby Gene McInvale’s father, 24-year-old James McInvale Jr. is responsible for what the charges call “aggravated child abuse” and “second-degree domestic violence.” A jury and an alternate that includes seven men and six women began hearing opening statements and emotional and sometimes heated testimony Monday morning. Assistant District Attorneys Damon Lewis and See TRIAL • Page 3

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Alexander City missionary clings to life at UAB By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Alexander City’s Myron West, a member of Sixth Street Baptist Church, clung to life in UAB Hospital Monday almost four months after contracting malaria in Uganda, where he was on a mission trip for Birmingham’s Four Corners Ministries. According to Matt Haines, pastor at Sixth Street Baptist Church where West is a member, West was surrounded by family, receiving oxygen through a tracheotomy tube and on an IV. Haines said West vital signs were strong, but he is receiving only palliative care. His ventilator and other life support have been removed as dictated in his living will. Adam Long, who is deacon chairman at Sixth Street and served as a deacon with West, said that he accompanied West about five years ago on a trip to Guinea in west Africa which served as a

prelude to West’s ultimately serving as a missionary in Uganda. “He and I went on a trip with two other guys to Guinea about five years ago and that kind of got the ball rolling for Myron,” said Long. “The next summer a guy came into his office and said, ‘I want you to go to Africa with me.’ He went, but he wanted to make sure that his wife and kids were as excited as he was about it before they stayed. Holly (West’s wife) went and fell in love with the people and Rachel and Ryan (West’s children) did, too. Rachel wants to go back right now. “Myron said, ‘If I have to lay down my life for the Acholi people (the people indigenous to northern Uganda), I will be glad to do it.’ And he wasn’t the kind of guy that said things just to be blowing smoke.” Long said that West had contracted malaria before while serving the Abaana’s

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the big summer holidays for campgrounds.) His fiancee has done other hurtful things in the past, and I can’t help but doubt it was an oversight that I wasn’t consulted before their wedding date was set. When I tried to talk to my son about it, I received the anticipated hostility I usually get from him. My question to you is, should I pay for their caterer? I have given this son so much money over the years that I can’t help but believe he’s a user. Advice, please. -EXCLUDED OUT WEST DEAR EXCLUDED: If your son had wanted you to be at his wedding, you would have been consulted before the date was set. His fiancee didn’t consult you because that is probably the way your son wanted it. Under the circumstances, you should not pay for any of the wedding expenses. If you feel you must do something, send them a congratulatory card wishing them “a lifetime of happiness together.” Period.

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Lee Radney, of Alexander City, AL; a niece, Sarah Anne Hutcheson Griffin (Gene) of Signal Mountain, TN, and a nephew, James W. Noblin (Lylie) of Anchorage, AK; several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Thomas Radney, her parents, a sister, Sarah Noblin Hutcheson and a brother, Wilson P. Noblin; half-brothers Robert H. Noblin, Charles Otis Noblin, and William Noblin. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Chapman s Healthcare for their special care.å The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

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Funeral service for Mrs. Elizabeth Noblin Radney, 93, of Alexander City, will be Monday, June 13, 2016, at 11:00 a.m in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.at Radney Funeral home. Reverend James Haskins will officiate. Burial will be in the Alexander City Cemetery. Mrs. Radney died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on August 31, 1922 in Durant, Mississippi to Otis Noblin and Annie Luse Noblin. She came to Alexander City in 1942 with Western Union. She worked with the Western Union, American Red Cross, Tom Weston Insurance and Aliant Bank. Mrs. Radney was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Mary

Mrs. Laura Baker 1929 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Laura Baker, 87, of Camp Hill, will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Stephen King will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Baker passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Veranda

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Assisted Living Facility. She was born on January 13, 1929 in Salem, South Carolina to John Henry Haggerty and Julie Ann Haggerty. Mrs. Baker loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and growing flowers. Mrs. Baker was quite the family historian. She is survived by her son, Bobby G. Baker (Nancy) of Camp Hill; grandchildren, Paige Nelson (Chad), Julie Baker, Joanie DuBose (Craig), and Cole Baker; great-grandchildren, Karley Nelson, Shelby Nelson, Bronson DuBose, Claire DuBose, Dean DuBose, and Elaine DuBose;

Graveside Services for Jessie Lee Shurum, Sr., age 65, were held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 13, 2016 at Eagle Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his son: Jessie Lee (Vickie) Shurum, Jr.; Daughter: Ann Marie Alvarado and 8 grandchildren of Texas. Also, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Preceded in death by his wife, Teresa, Parents, Alton and Ruth Shurum. Bass Funeral Home and Cremations is directing.

sisters, Lonia Queen, Helen Rochester and brother, Ferber Haggerty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Baker; parents; sister, Frances Gregory and brothers, Walter Haggerty and Clyde Haggerty. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Sardis United Methodist Church, c/o P.O. Box 162, Notasulga, AL 36866. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Michael Weldon are prosecuting the case, while Brett and Chad Harrison are serving as defense attorneys for McInvale before Judge Steven Perryman. Lewis opened by laying out the events leading up the baby’s injuries and said that “everyday common sense,” would lead the jury to know beyond a reasonable doubt that the baby’s father caused left the child with “no quality of life.” The defense theorized that it was Gene’s grandfather James McInvale Sr. who caused the injures. To help the jury keep the names straight, the attorneys called the baby’s father Junior and his grandfather Senior. Defense attorney Brett Harrison pitched the theory that the grandfather could have caused the injuries in his opening statement. “Only two people who could have harmed that child,” Brett Harrison said. “Junior, or as we believe facts will show, Senior.” But when Senior was called as the prosecution’s second witness, he made it clear seven separate times, sometimes very loudly and with a red face, that he never touched Gene except to try to bring him back to life with CPR. After twice telling Lewis that he didn’t hurt Gene, Harrison pushed the issue during cross examination asking where he, his son and the baby were during the

ordeal and tried to open the door that Senior could have cause the injuries. “He look here buddy,” McInvale Sr. yelled from the stand. “Don’t you ever say that I ever had done such a thing to that baby. You are trying to put something off on me that I hadn’t done. I ain’t havin’ it. “I’ll take a lie detector test anywhere in the state of Alabama. Don’t go trying to put words in my mouth. I haven’t hurt no child and it burns me up that you would accuse me of something that you all know someone else did. I’m not going to stand for it.” Harrison stepped back and tried again, but Senior didn’t waiver. “I’ve done told you a dozen times that I didn’t hurt that baby,” McInvale Sr. said. Senior traced every thing he was doing outside while trying to fix a truck before Junior called him in saying the baby wasn’t breathing. Testimony also included details of the night’s events including a heated argument between Junior and his girlfriend Amber Johnson that ended when police were called after the entire family, including the baby, ended up outside in the frigid December cold. The prosecution also introduced a tape, that jurors could see Tuesday, that Lewis said could Junior’s behavior as it was captured by a responding Dadeville Police officer.

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Hope mission in Ugulu, Uganda, as had his wife and children. This time, the disease took a more serious turn. “They were on furlough from the mission from November to March,” Long said. “When Myron went back, Holly, Ryan and Rachel stayed behind because Ryan was about to go to basic training in the Coast Guard. Myron contracted malaria in mid March. With Holly not down there, he probably wasn’t taking as good care of himself as he would if she was there. “Holly went back to Uganda on May 1. They spent one night together and then she took him to the hospital.” West lost oxygen to his brain when the he underwent CPR at the Ugandan hospital. Haines said West was a “pastor’s dream.” “Myron loved the Lord and the gospel and wanted people to understand that God had a bigger purpose for our lives than just sitting around waiting to retire,” Haines said. “He believed with all his heart that the Acholi people of Uganda were worth any price if he could

help them hear about Jesus and how much he loves them. “His impact on Northern Uganda, Sixth Street Baptist Church and Alexander City was deep and profound because he dared to believe Jesus was worth it all.” Long said he will remember West for the passion they shared for the Lord. “Myron had such a great passion for the Lord,” Long said. “And it was so infectious. He would just get so worked up. He and I were very much alike in that respect. We’d get so caught up in the Lord’s goodness and grace and mercies that it always moved us to tears.” Long said that, prior to becoming involved with Abaana’s Hope and Four Corners, West was an avid hunter and fisherman, but that he sold his cherished turkey calls, let his memberships in hunting clubs lapse and sold his bass boat so that he could focus his attention on his mission work. “He knew that he would be worried about those things and didn’t want to chance being focused on those and not the Lord,” Long said. “And, I tell you, no one loved his

country, loved America, more than Myron. But he was willing to step away from it to serve, to do what he felt was the Lord’s work. “Myron was one of the greatest guys to ever come through Alex City, that’s for sure. And he wouldn’t want his family and friends being sad because he knows where he’s going when this is over.” Infection with malaria parasites, carried by mosquitoes, may result in a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from absent or very mild symptoms to severe disease and even death. Malaria can be categorized as uncomplicated or severe (complicated). In general, malaria is a curable disease if diagnosed and treated promptly and correctly. The highest transmission of malaria is found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert and in parts of Oceania such as Papua New Guinea. Four Corners Ministries is raising money to help the West family. If you would like to donate, here is the link to the Myron West Medical Support Fund: www.fourcorners. org/donate/

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t was a festive weekend in Alexander City on Friday and Saturday nights. The annual Jazz Fest brought some great acts to town, including Tab Benoit on Friday night in Strand Park and Wet Willie on Saturday night at The Amp on Lake Martin. But by Sunday morning, moods had changed – in Alex City and throughout the United States. Fifty people lay dead in a nightclub in Orlando. The patrons of Pulse had been subjected to roughly three hours of terror before police killed the shooter. Parents and other loved ones had received texts from those inside until – whether injured, dead or escaped – they were unable to text any longer. When policemen finally made it inside the club to survey the grisly scene, they were haunted by the sound of cell phones ringing constantly, the family and friends on the other end getting no answer. As Sunday progressed, we began to learn about the shooter, his possible motives and the weapons he used. As a result of this information, merely hours after this horrible incident – with bodies still at the scene and parents left unsure of the fate of their children – the politicization began. It’s easy when you’re not directly affected by an event, even one as tragic as this one, to forget that there are those whose pain, uncertainty, remorse, guilt – the whole gamut of emotions that survivors and family and friends must feel – are real. It’s easy to fall into using such an occurrence as an illustration of political views and, in doing so, dehumanize the victims. Let’s not do that. Before we begin discussions about how best to defeat ISIS, gun control and whatever topics this tragedy might inspire, let’s allow those directly affected to grieve. Better yet, let’s grieve with them. They are our brothers and sisters and they are hurting. Right now, they need our thoughts and prayers more than our opinions. Right now, they need blood donations, especially gifts of O positive, O negative and AB plasma. Right now, they can use financial donations, which can be made through both GoFundMe and CrowdRise accounts that have been set up. There will be time for opinions and arguments over how best to deal with this and other events like it. This is not that time. God bless Orlando and God bless the USA.

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ichael G. Hubbard, on Friday, June 10, the 13th day of his trial, was found guilty on 12 counts of public corruption. The system worked. In an era where government, law enforcement and the media are accused daily of ineptitude, negligence and bias, that is not a phrase often heard. But, in the State v. Hubbard it worked, just as the framers of our Republic intended. Some in government tried to protect him, others in law enforcement worked to shield him, and most of the media ignored his crimes. But, a small band of committed individuals could not be persuaded by gain or pressured by lost, in the relentless pursuit of justice. Alexander Hamilton wrote, “Why has government been instituted at all? Because the passions of man will not conform to the dictates of reason and justice without constraint.” Hubbard’s consuming quest for power, control and riches were his undoing. His wrongdoing was on display for all to see, but he, with the aid of the Rileys, Billy Canary and others, wielded such power few dared stand against the machine they had constructed. From the witness stand in the Lee County Justice Center, the constant refrain was that Hubbard was talented and intelligent. But, intelligence without conscience, and talent without morals, is a toxic elixir that induces the worst forms of arrogance and hubris. Of the hundreds of email exchanges between Hubbard and his enablers, there was never a mention of what would benefit the people of our State. In every instance, it was about how they could use their positions and privilege to reward themselves. Hubbard said he was a disciple of Bob Riley, the former governor’s daughter, Minda Riley Campbell, said,

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“Aren’t we all.” It was all about how they could use government for their own personal gain. The villains in this most sordid of dramas were clearly identified one by one as they took the stand in Hubbard’s defense. The lies, half-truths and failed or altered memories, revealed each witness’s true complicity in Hubbard’s crimes. Will Brooke and Rob Burton were his friends. That is why they gave him $150,000 for his failing printing business. Yet, Brooke confessed their real motive when he said he didn’t want Hubbard to have to work for a company that might compromise his position as Speaker. But that is exactly what they did. What Brooke should have admitted, at least to himself, was he and his follows at the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) were purchasing the Speaker, so no one else could. Jimmy Rane appeared to be Hubbard’s only true friend, but even his $150,000 was a crime. And what are we to make of former State Health Officer, Dr. Don Williamson, who lied to protect Hubbard? Why would a man with his sterling reputation surrender it so shamelessly to help Hubbard? Whatever Williamson hoped to gain from his altered testimony, the damage to his reputation and credibility was far greater. There were those who did their duty. Such was the case with testimony given by Josh Blades, Dax Swatek and former Ethics Director Jim Sumner. W. Van Davis, Miles Matthew Hart, and their team of untouchables, performed their sworn duty.

I have grown tired of the word hero, but, I believe it can be applied in this situation. The men and women of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecution Divison went above the call of duty, laying everything on the line in pursuit of justice. As Acting Attorney General Davis said at the press conference following Hubbard being found guilty on 12 counts of public corruption, “We hope that this verdict tonight will restore some of confidence in the people of the State of Alabama that public officials at all levels in the State of Alabama will be held accountable for their actions.” The rapid rise of Michael G. Hubbard, and his spectacular fall, should serve as warning, that unfettered avarice, and unbridled corruption, have no place in government. When they made Hubbard take off his belt and tie in the courtroom and then handcuffed him in the hallway outside Judge Walker’s courtroom, it was made clear, that while the law may offer advantages to the rich and powerful, justice sees everyone equally. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., once said, “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable…Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” This was fully evident in the case of the State of Alabama v. Michael G. Hubbard. We may never be completely rid of public corruption, but in this case, the system worked. Bill Britt is a writer and a founder of the Alabama Political Reporter website which can be found at www. alreporter.com. This column appears with his permission.

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Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. 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.

Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s Robert Bentley 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) Luther Strange represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-3922006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Mark Tuggle Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. 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.

Reader: Alex City leaders not responsive to residents’ concerns Dear Editor, I am writing because I am concerned about the upcoming election. I have dealt with every member of the city council as well as the mayor for over four years, only to get told nothing but untruths and blatant lies. I am still waiting on a call from the mayor, which he promised to schedule a time to come and talk to me about the noise on County Road and Springhill. So exactly how “passionate” is he about the citizens of this town; if he being over the Police Department cannot tell them to do something about cleaning the noise up? My councilman, Mr. Howard, is just as bad. He doesn’t want to change the ordinance in any way. Certainly not the Grass or Weed Abatement; this of course would hurt his rental property as well as;

Mrs. Ellison, Tony Goss, and Bobby Tapley. The house next door to me has not had a complete grass or weed clean up since last year! And when you talk to Mr. Hodnett, “I’m just so busy I can’t get to all of what they have me doing.” You take office to help the citizens of that city, not yourself! Mr. Howard only had to bring before the Council, to change the grass and weed ordinance, and make a move to set up stiffer fines on the noise ordinance, but he said “The grass and weed ordinance would not be changed!” I guess not when he also owns rental houses! I was advised by my attorney to buy a decibel meter to find out the strength of the radio noise and it is reading above 1.6 every time we measure the sound; and anything above 85 is a health hazard;

but you still get nothing done. I feel that the best thing to do all around is get rid of everyone in the priority seats of the city; and replace them with people who have no hidden agenda to cause the people to have to live in these conditions! No, Alexander City is by far not the “Perfect Retirement Town.” All of us can attest to that. We have a weak mayor, (Fran Harvey) makes all the decisions there. The city council is a joke. And the police department needs a police chief who is capable and younger, who is not just sitting back and waiting for full retirement. And this is just what I have dealt with, only to get nowhere. Thank you, Jimmie Stevens Alexander City

God did not intend us to be ‘wrongfully extravagant’ Dear Editor, From the time we can first remember, we recall the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15: 11-32. A wealthy property owner had two sons. While the elder son obediently stayed with his father, the younger son insisted on getting his share of the inheritance before his dad’s death. After receiving the disbursement, the younger son wasted it all soon becoming destitute-even eating with swine. Soon he was forced to return home hoping his dad would at least let him work as a servant. Being a loving father, the dad reached out to the wayward son with open arms welcoming him back into the fold. The loyal older son rebelled, refusing to participate reminding

the father of his faithful loyalty. The definition of prodigal is, “wrongfully extravagant.” This is a simple yet powerful parable that remains timeless reaches across the ages to we individuals to be applied in daily life. Does this parable not apply to the Christian Church as well? Have we not become the Prodigal Church? Do we not somewhat carelessly spend through God’s resources having a tendency to expend the treasury dry while we have it and then are forced to go back to the flock with hand out requesting yet more funds? Not only does God expect frugal and wise management of His resources, but expects equally good judgment of our talents and abilities as well.

It is foregone that much of what God expects from us is to be good stewards of His funds! Are we? Look around. We see palatial campuses costing in the millions resting quietly on a hill that are actually used on the average of about six hours per week. This, while the needy, homeless, abused mothers and children, elderly, veterans and the mentally challenged, remain unattended. The next time you are reading Luke 15:11-32, remember this applies to each of us individually and to the church as well! Go to church somewhere this Sunday. James W. Anderson Talladega

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Old Union Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school now through June 24. On June 11 there will be a 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 256-8257502.

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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 minutes 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 at groupvbspro.com/vbs/ ez/SSBCkids VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Friendship Baptist Church in the Buttston 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: 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 334-549-2337 for more details.

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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 256-329-0110 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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SUMMER BAZAAR: Summer Bazaar to support the two non-profits 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 handcrafted wooden

Adirondack chair, 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 at literacylakemartin@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 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments. 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 one guest. While the picnic is free, preregistration is required 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.

June 21

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.

June 21 - 23

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 21 -23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring a family member or friend. The van will be running. Just call ahead of time at 256-234-5513 or Sister Walker at 256392-4360.

June 25

LAKE FEST: New Water Ministry is hosting Lake Fest June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with arts and crafts, food vendors and more. The event will be at New Water Ministry, 460 Camp Civitan Road, in Dadeville. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Word of Truth Ministries is hosting 10th anniversary services for Pastor and Elect Lady John L. Cook Jr. Sunday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speakers are Bishop and Elect Lady Larry Johnson of Temple of God Church. Please RSVP by June 15. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop June 25 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. It is good for beginners or advanced watercolor artists and is led by Dottie Holdren. Supply list is given on payment of workshop. Call 256-377-4918 with questions. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family game night June 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CHOIR ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is having a combined choir anniversary June 25 at 5 p.m.

June 26

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descendants of John Branch Mann will meet the fourth Sunday, June 26, for the 99th family reunion at Rocky Mountain Primitive Baptist Church. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a covered dish lunch to follow at noon. There will be more fellowship to follow in the afternoon. The church is located three miles southwest of Daviston on County Road 79. For more information contact Judy Burgess at 256-2166108. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: GAP Fellowship Church at 1600 Highway 22 West is celebrating Friends and Family Day June 26 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Pastor Curtis Seals of Lily Hill Missionary Baptist Church. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating the 10th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Gary and First Lady Petrena Hardy June 26 at 2 p.m. Pastor Shawn Jones Sr. of The New Thing Empowerment will be the guest minister.

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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. GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a gospel singing July 9 at 6 p.m. with the McKameys.

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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 pre-registration July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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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, nonfiction, 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.

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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.

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This year we will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 19. The origins of Father’s Day go back to June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Dodd was the daughter of Mr. William Smart. Sonora’s Mother died during childbirth, so Mr. Smart was a single Father to six children, as well as a Civil War veteran. Dodd was honored by her Father’s love, hard work, and dedication to raising his family alone, so she camSDLJQHG WR FUHDWH WKH ¿UVW )DWKHU¶V 'D\ 7KH KROLGD\¶V SRSXODUity caught on, and in 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson made WKH WKLUG 6XQGD\ LQ -XQH DQ RI¿FLDO KROLGD\ 3UHVLGHQW 1L[RQ made it a permanent part of our Country’s annual festivities in 1977, and it has been observed and celebrated ever since. The holiday now occurs every year on the third Sunday in June. It is a day that has been set aside to show the Fathers, Grandfathers, and other men in our lives how much we appreciate all that they have done for us. Most people celebrate Father’s Day by giving their Dad a gift or card. Children make cards and presents for their Dads and treat them extra special that day.

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Miss Lake Martin 2016

New winners were announced this past weekend at the Miss Lake Martin pageant at the Dadeville High School Auditorium. They are Baby Miss Blair Burkhalter, Tiny Miss Holly Anne Hubbard, Petite Miss Saylor Ayers, Mini Miss Alyssa Channell, Little Miss Kenleigh Popejoy, Preteen Carley Railey, Jr Teen Kyla Jones, Teen Blakley White, Cover Girl Mackenzie Sherrer, Print Model Leslie Pitts, Print Model Isabella Studdard, Viewer’s Choice Kason Prins, Beauty Supreme Mary Madison Weeks, Beauty Supreme Kaylen Colvin and Judges Choice-Katelyn Fillingim. Kevin Lanier Photography / Submitted

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 5 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

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Herman let the children know that they would be doing something they had never done in the library, make loud noises. “We are going to play these drums today,” Herman told the children. “This will be the only time you will ever be allowed to do that. After today, listen to your librarians.” The presentation went through many terms used in music and percussion. It even had the trio from Birmingham playing a cactus. “Don’t try this at home without adult supervision.” Herman warned. “Just how did the sound come from the cactus?” Herman explained that a special microphone had been placed near the cactus and that it picked up the vibrations from strumming the spikes of the plant.

Children learned words like cue, shakers and how to play things that are not necessarily instruments. “Who can show me some instruments?” Herman asked the students. One young student responded tapping the shelves in the library, another by quickly closing a book. The students quickly learned almost any sound made while something is struck is percussion. The group even got the children to sound like a rainstorm complete with wind, thunder and gentle sprinkles to start and end the experiment by rubbing their hands together. Finally, the chance all of the children had been looking forward to, a chance to play that big bass drum. “This is fun,” one child responded while playing the bass drum.

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Hall said from the stage. “You have some great people here who make this happen and we are glad to be a part of it again this year.” Gunn said that was a great way to end the show. “At 72, Jimmy Hall can still hit all the high notes,” Gunn said. “That was a really great night from beginning to end.” Saturday also featured the hot sounds of the Brassa-holics and they were funky, fun and had the crowd at the AMP on their feet as a cool breeze blew through the venue. Gravy opened the night’s music. Saturday’s features came on the heels of a Friday night show where Tab Benoit and his New Orleans “Swamp Music” simply tore up the stage at Strand Park in downtown Alexander City. “The big sound that Tab Benoit brought with a threepiece band was incredible,” Gunn said. “He’s great and I think the people who were there walked away knowing that.” Roman Street and Jonathan Bloom were also featured Friday night. In a friendly competition that has become a Jazz Fest tradition, the table designed by The Outlook’s Linda Ewing took Best Dressed Table honors. Kowaliga Country won the award for Best Food Presentation. Gunn said that he couldn’t thank the committee, the city, all the sponsors and the volunteers who worked so hard to make the event a success enough. “People kept calling my name from the stage, but this was a team effort and without all the people who played a role, it wouldn’t have been possible,” Gunn said. “I want to thank everyone who played a role. It took a lot of people working very hard to pull it all off. They deserve all the credit and thanks.”

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HOT DAYS COOLER TUNES Heat and humidity does not deter crowds for the 26th annual Jazz Fest

Fans took in the tunes from the lawns while sipping on drinks. Friday, one table,right, in Strand Park had a tribute to everyone’s friend, Thomas “Toot Toot” Marbury as Tab Benoit performed.

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Crowds filled Strand Park and the Lake Martin Amphitheater for the 26th Annual Jazz Fest this past weekend. The likes of Wet Willie, top right, Roman Street, top center and below, and Brass-A-Holics, left, graced the stages for over 3,000 fans, some of whom decorated tables Friday night, below left.

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Recruiting a great bridge for football fans Don’t worry folks, not all is lost. Yes the NBA Finals are pretty awful. Baseball isn’t going to be watchable for another 3-4 months. Even tennis just suspended a wellknown, easy-on-the-eyes competitor for two years. I do realize things look bleak. But there is football recruiting. Always football recruiting. It’s the glass of iced cold tea with jusssssssssssst a hint of mint (and a good bit of a vodka/ rum mix) that eases your sad mind on a hot summer’s day of sports disappointment. Let’s discuss, shall we? First, Alabama shockingly gets a commitment from Bolles High School (in Jacksonville, Florida) QB Mac Jones. This pledge was not a surprise in the sense that the Tide liked this kid a lot, but very much a surprise in the sense that Jones had been committed to Kentucky for about a year AND ‘Bama had just recently secured the services of another big-time quarterback out of Hawaii. Looking at the broad history of the 2017 class, these developments are very dramatic that I’d be willing to bet no one thought UA’s two QB in this group would be these two guys. However, everyone seems very happy with both as they are each considered top 250 (if not Top 100) players in the country. Then Friday, Alabama goes into Auburn territory (or, at least, an Auburn annex) and plucks muchheralded linebacker Markail Benton out of Central-Phenix City. Benton had been considered a heavy Auburn lean for some time, but his last weekend of visits between the two schools sealed the deal for ‘Bama. Benton wasted no time in becoming controversial in his reasoning when he said, “Alabama has better coaches.” While it may be hard to disagree with statement, it’s rare that a recruit makes such a bold proclamation and I am sure it’ll be brought up to him on his few trips to Jordan Hare when he plays for the Tide. Saban and company also reeled in the nation’s best high school kicker from Arizona last week in Brandon Ruiz. If you are keeping up at home, ‘Bama’s top three commits now may all be West Coasters – Najee Harris from Antioch, California; Tua Tagovailoa from Honolulu, Haiwaii; and Ruiz. Roll West, young man. Roll West. Finally, and maybe the best example of what makes recruiting awesome, is the Will Ignont drama from last week. Ignont is a very talented linebacker from Buckhorn, coveted by many across the country. Post-Benton’s announcement, many believed Ignont himself would commit to Alabama. Instead, he called off his plans and then gave two separate interviews to discuss his future. Ignont told one reporter Auburn was now the leader. He told another Georgia was the favorite and never mentioned Auburn. In neither case was ‘Bama among his finalists now. Even stranger, Ignont went on to tell one reporter that he had been privately committed to Alabama for a few weeks, but he was now decommitted. That’s like telling your friends you are getting a divorce when they never knew you were married in the first place…..But not REALLY married, because there was no paperwork (a commitment is not a formal contract); more like a very short common-law thing…. Actually, maybe just a serious relationship where you don’t even live together….. Which would obviously then negate any reason to go through the formality of a divorce (de-commitment) so why announce it?Confused yet? Me too…. But it is all a part of the wondrous beauty of recruiting. Luke Robinson is a talk show host, an Alexander City resident and president of the local BAMA Club. His column appears each week in The Outlook.

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Dadeville’s Cal Jones picked in 6th round, signs deal with World Champion Royals By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Cal Jones of Dadeville is now officially part of the Kansas City Royals. The graduated senior was selected Friday in round six of the Major League Baseball draft. He then took a couple of days to talk the decision over with his parents and signed with the American League team on Sunday. “I’m excited,” Jones said about the opportunity to play professional baseball. “This has been a lifelong dream.” He celebrated achieving that dream over the weekend with File / The Outlook family and friends. “We had a couple of Dadeville’s Cal Jones, above, was selected Friday in round six of the Major Leage Baseball Draft. barbecues,” the centerfielder said. “Everything is a plus the excitement. ner a .592 batting averJones had previously with my decision.” “I’m definitely nerfor Dadeville,” Nolan age in 125 at-bats in 39 Randy Nolen, who signed to play at the Jones at games and an appear- said. “If you’re a young vous,” Jones said. “This University of Alabama. coached However, when this Dadeville High for five ance in the 2015 Class kid in Dadeville, this will be my whole comopportunity presented years before retiring in 4A State Playoffs. He can’t do anything but munity for a while.” But he recognizes the itself, Jones jumped on May, said Jones’ deci- also had 13 doubles, motivate you.” additional advantages Just one day after two triples and four sion was the right one. it. “It’s a great oppor- home runs, 20 stolen making his commit- of such an opportunity. “The quicker you get “Just growing up,” in, the quicker you get tunity, it’s all he’s ever bases and 30 RBI for ment to the Royals offiJones said. “I’ll be there cial, Jones flew out to the year. dreamed of, and it’s to play in the pros,” he by myself with no famKansas City and looked While this is a milewell deserved,” he said. said. ily. They’ll come up, forward to sleeping stone for Jones, the Nolen believes Jones said the resignation of Alabama head Jones will be an asset same is true for Nolan, in his new home on but it’s not the same.” While he looks forcoach Mitch Gaspard to the Royals, as well. who coached for 32 Monday night. ward to returning to “They’ve got a place years. “He’s got the talent, last month was not a Dadeville later in the set up for me,” he said. “I don’t rememthe drive and the work factor in foregoing the year, Jones’ most immeHe’ll remain with ber anybody from ethic,” he said. “He’ll opportunity to play diate focus is on the pro the team for the next Dadeville getting draftgo far. One of these with the Crimson Tide. “We had a good rela- days, we’re going to be ed into the MLB,” he two and a half months. baseball diamond. “We start games next It’s an experience that tionship, “ he said. “But watching him on TV.” said. week,” he said. understandably mixes But it could inspire Those factors are that had nothing to do other emotions in with what helped Jones gar- future local athletes.

Local teams advance to state baseball tournaments By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Alexander City teams in the Cal Ripken-Babe Ruth 10U Baseball and 6U Tee Ball tournaments are set to move on to state competition. The tourneys were held June 9-12 at Charles E. Bailey Jr. Sportplex. There, the AC 10 team won the District Tournament after four games. On Thursday, the team beat both Phenix City West and Sylacauga 10. That streak continued Friday with a win over Phenix City East. Victory was cinched Saturday when AC 10 beat Sylacauga 10. “Fortunately, we stayed within the winner’s bracket,” said head coach David Macoy. The coach gives the young athletes all the credit for the tournament win. “They deserve 100 percent of the credit,” he said. “In the end, it’s all the decisions they made.” Macoy also tips his cap to friends and family who came to cheer on the players. “We’d like to thank all the fans for their support,” he said. The coach said that support helped motivate the team. “One of the kids even said to me, ‘There’s so many people here,’” Macoy said. “When you’re 10 years old, this is a really big deal.” With this victory, AC 10 advances to state. “We go to Florence on the 24th,” Macoy said. “We start playing on the 25th.” Preparations are underway for that trip. “We’re continuing to practice,” Macoy said. That practice includes techniques the team has continued to use. “I like keeping with a routine,” Macoy said. “You want to keep them doing the exact same thing.” After winning in their age bracket against Sylacauga 9, Phenix City East and Phenix City West, AC 9 will head to Andalusia on June 24 to begin play-

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Above, Alexander City’s 6 won the district tournament Sunday with a 32-26 victory over Sylacauga. Below, The Alexander City 10 team took four games and beat Sylacauga Saturday to take the district title.

ing in the state tourney on June 25. 6 won the tee ball tourney in three games. The team defeated Sylacauga 6 on Thursday by a score of 22-18. They went on to beat Lincoln, 23-12, on Saturday. They took the championship Sunday with a 32-26 win over

Sylacauga. As district champions, AC 6 heads to Mobile this Friday for the state tournament on Saturday. They will be joined by the AC 5 team, which won their age bracket at the district tourney.