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Alexander City’s police jurisdiction will remain at three miles out from the city limits and the city’s mosquito spraying program will resume as soon as possible. It was the police jurisdiction that drew a large crowd including Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, county commissioners,

sage of a new law that allows municipalities to approve the size of their police jurisdictions. In many areas of Tallapoosa County, including areas just outside Alexander City, city police now provide coverage for an area as far as three miles outside the actual city limits. Now municipalities now have the choice of what they want to do and can pull back to a See COUNCIL • Page 7

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Jury takes just 8 minutes to find McInvale guilty of abuse

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It took a jury just eight minutes to find a father accused of nearly beating his child to death guilty on all charges Tuesday. James Edward McInvale Jr., 24, of Davis Circle in Jacksons Gap was found guilty of second-degree domestic violence assault and aggravated child abuse, with the jury returning the verdict before most McInvale who were in the courtroom had time to gather their belongings and go to await the decision. The case was tried before Judge Steven Perryman, who set a June 27 sentencing date for McInvale. Gene’s mother Susan Brown said the verdict brought justice for her son and that she felt a burden had been lifted. “I feel relieved and it shows that God is on Gene’s side,” Brown said. “Everyone knew the truth and who was responsible for what happened to my son. The jury just confirmed that.” Chief Assistant District Attorney See TRIAL • Page 2

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TRAINING DAY Despite the hot weather, the Alexander City Fire Department took advantage on the lack of wind to use a vacant home on Madison Street to teach inexperienced fire fighters the ropes.

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education approved the movement within the system of three employees to new leadership positions at its June meeting on Monday night. The board approved the employment of Fred Ford, most recently assistant principal at the now-closed Councill Middle School, as the new director of the Edward Bell Career Technical Center; Chris Dark, most recently assistant principal at Dadeville Elementary School, as the new principal at Dadeville Elementary School; and approved the transfer of Chad McKelvey, most recently principal at Dadeville Elementary School, to principal of the Edward Bell Career Technical Center. Tallapoosa County Superintendent Joe Windle said that Ford would serve as director of the programs at Edward Bell while McKelvey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the center. See SCHOOL BOARD • Page 7

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Hide and seek was apparently not the strong suit of the driver of a vehicle suspected in a hit and run accident Tuesday morning in Dadeville. Dadeville Police Department Chief David Barbour said that a white 1998 Ford Mustang was seen leaving the scene of an accident near the intersection of W. Lafayette Street and Broadnax Street in Dadeville at about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Barbour said there was property damage in the crash, but no injuries were

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Obituaries Mrs. Mary Moody Bridges Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary Moody Bridges will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at New Harmony Christian Church Cemetery in Cragford, AL. The family will receive friends Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Bass Funeral Home. Mrs. Bridges died Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare. She was born April 23, 1926 in Tallapoosa County to Rastus O. and Zera Martin Moody.

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Trial Damon Lewis thanked the jurors for their service and said they will ask that no consideration of probation or early release be given due to the severity of the crime. “I was very pleased with the work that the jury put in,” Lewis said. “I am pleased with the work that the Dadeville Police Department put in. I am pleased with the work that assistant district attorney Mike Weldon put in. It is very heart wrenching to work a case like this when you have children like Mike and I. “That is one of the quickest verdicts I have ever had. The evidence was just so overwhelming. The defense did a great job with a tough case.” Tuesday, brought a close to the prosecution’s case just moments into the day with a portion of the video recorded by the Dadeville Police Department who had responded to the Davis Circle home in the early morning hours of Christmas Day 2014. The video showed the defendant clearly agitated and acting belligerent after a argument with his girl-

friend. Following that visit, Dadeville Police Department investigators were called back to the residence in response to an unresponsive child. There they found a child with injuries so severe that he was flown to Children’s Medical Center in Birmingham. The child suffered multiple injuries, including what has been characterized as blunt force head trauma. At one point, doctors told the family that the end was near. The child spent more than two months hospitalized, both in Birmingham and then at a hospital in Michigan. The defense had tried to blame the child’s grandfather James Edward McInvale Sr., who was referred to as Senior during the trial, for causing the injures, but his testimony on Monday and his common-law wife Paula Baird’s testimony on Tuesday obviously left an impression that stuck with the jurors. Baird, who was the defense team’s only witness, testified that Junior,

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the name that was used during the trial, had brought Gene back from Michigan sometime before the Christmas holidays and that she helped take care of the baby. “I helped take care of him,” Baird said. “I watched after him, helped change diapers.” Baird also testified to Junior taking care of baby Gene. “He took care of feeding,” Baird said. “I was helping him to be a father.” But Baird also stated that she had only seen Junior around Gene for a few weeks and had never seen interact with his other child. Baird also testified that Junior’s girlfriend Amber Johnson would occasionally stay over and was at the Circle Drive home Christmas Eve before leaving sometime early in the morning following an argument between her and Junior. “I left that morning to go to my mother’s,” Baird testified. “When I left, Senior was in his chair, I gave him a kiss and told him I loved him. Junior and Gene were still asleep on the couch.” Defense attorney Brett Harrison asked what adults were remaining at the residence when she left Christmas morning and the condition of baby Gene. “Just Senior and Junior,” Baird responded. “He (Gene) was fine when I left.” Baird went on to testify that she got a phone call about two hours into her

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few Friday nights ago, a large throng of people gathered at The Club in Birmingham despite a torrential thunderstorm. The event was called Jubilee for Jabo. It was a commemoration of Jabo Waggoner’s 50 years of service in the Alabama Legislature. Jabo Waggoner Jr. has made his mark in Alabama political history. He began his career in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1966, as a 29 year old freshman House member from Jefferson County. He served 30 years in the House. He has now represented Jefferson and Shelby Counties in the Alabama Senate for over 20 years. The speakers who lauded Jabo were former Governor Bob Riley, former Lt. Gov. Steve Windom and Dr. Swaid Swaid. It could have included hundreds of friends who have served with Jabo over the years, yours truly included. The resounding theme was that Jabo is always calm and resolute with a friendly smile and greeting, who never meets a stranger and is always unpretentious and down to earth. He has met a lot of people over the years and seems to remember them all by name. He has set the record for legislative tenure for anyone in Alabama history from Jefferson County. He made it clear to everyone in attendance that night that he plans to add to that record. At 79 he is in great shape. He plans to run for reelection in

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2018. The event was very well done. Former Secretary of State Beth Chapman did a marvelous job as the emcee. The Jefferson County Republican Party did a fantastic job. Amazingly there were over 500 people in attendance. Most people would hope that a faction of that number would attend their funeral. Jabo was gracious as normal and paid tribute to his beautiful wife of 57 years, Marilyn. There are more of my former legislative colleagues and friends who are also breaking records for seniority in the Alabama Senate. State Senator Jimmy Holley of Elba, who represents Coffee, Covington, Dale and Pike Counties in the Senate, served 20 years in the House before moving to the Senate in 1998. Jimmy and I sat together in the House for most of those 20 years. I never saw a more diligent or capable legislator than Jimmy Holley. He has now served 18 years in the Senate. He and his wife, Marry, are close. She is able to come to Montgomery with him. They enjoy their two sons and grandchildren. Another icon in the Senate is Gerald Dial. He, like Jabo, has set some records for longevity in the legislature. Sen. Dial

has a combined 39 legislative years. He has served eight years in the House and 31 years in the Alabama Senate. He represents a sprawling district that covers the east Alabama counties of Cleburne, Chambers, Randolph and his home county of Clay. His wife, Faye, is always by his side. Like Jabo’s Marilyn and Jimmy’s Mary, she has been his anchor throughout the years. State Senator Hank Sanders has represented the good people of Selma, Dallas County and the Black Belt region as their Alabama State Senator for 34 years. This is a record surpassing prior Black Belt legends Walter Givham and Roland Cooper. Hank is an icon who chaired the powerful Finance and Taxation Committee during the Democrat’s reign. State Senator Rodger Smitherman has represented Jefferson County in the Senate for 20 years. He is very effective and works across the aisle. He attended Jabo’s event, even though they are philosophically opposite and of different parties. They have a deep respect for each other and work together for the good of Jefferson County. State Senator Vivian Figures has now represented Mobile in the Alabama Senate for close to 20 years. She followed her late husband. Michael, in 1997. She has had a distinguished career as a very respected and effective member of the State’s upper legislative

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Jonathan Bloom performs at the 26th annual Jazz Fest Friday at Strand Park. A few thousand watched as Bloom, Roman Street and Tab Benoit entertained the crowd Friday before the two-day festival moved to the Lake Martin Amphitheater Saturday.

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. 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.

June 18

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-BQue 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, pre-registration 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 334528-2682. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day June 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICE: Victory Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a special worship service June 18 at 7 p.m. Pastor Billy Crawford is the guest speaker.

Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and June 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join as we enjoy Joy in Jesus.

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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 256-3774918 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. MUSTER DRILL: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a muster drill June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will get a front row seat to what it was like for militia members during the Creek War of 1813-14 and the War of 1812. At 11 a.m. Michael Seibert from Southeaster Archeological Center will provide a presentation on the many techniques used to identify the location of Creek barricades used during the battle of Horseshoe Bend.

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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.

MANN FAMILY REUNION: All 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 256-216-6108. 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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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting vacation Bible school June 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 to 11. A meal will be provided.

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OPEN HOUSE: Bodyworks Massage and Spa is hosting an open house June 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2828 Dadeville Road in Alexander City.

July 2-3

ARTI GRAS: Russell Lands is hosting Arti Gras at the Russell Lands Town Green July 2-3.

a gospel singing July 9 at 6 p.m. with the McKameys.

July 10 - July 13

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.

July 14 - July 30

WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Calendar Girls will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players July 14 - July 30. For ticket information call 334-8681140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.

July 16

SUMMER BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two bags and get the third one free! Books include fiction, non-fiction, classics, art, romance, cookbooks, decorating, self-help, religion, history and politics, beautiful coffee table books, and books to read to your children this summer. We also have several boxes of books recently donated for children and young readers. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-825-7820 for information.

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July 17

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchet Spring Baptist Church is celebrating its 109th anniversary Sunday July 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Fredrick Jemison of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Childersburg.

July 22-23

RODEO: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is hosting its 10th annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo July 22 and 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The PCA-sanctioned rodeo is run by Brett Woody, Bar W Rodeo Company.

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BEREAVEMENT CAMP: Camp I Believe will be at Children’s Harbor July 29 - 31. It is a bereavement camp for children ages 7 - 14 that have lost a loved on. It is an overnight camp and is free for qualifying applicants. Contact Julia Bassett at Julia.Bassett@gentiva. com.

July 30

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a finale for the summer reading program July 30 at the Sportplex Gym at 10 a.m. with games and a kids lunch.

September 20

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

September 24

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256-377-4918.

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

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Jazz Fest, birthday celebrations and the loss of a dedicated teacher

appy Birthday to Merry Hardy for June 16th; and Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads. Sunday nondenominational services for Fathers’ Day at Church in the Pines at Children’s Harbor by the Lake will be given by Karl Stegall, Pastor Emeritus, First United Methodist Church, Montgomery at 9 a.m. The Jazz Fest was truly during our hottest weather; I am sure everyone had a good time on Friday downtown. On Saturday, Ron and I went along with local friends; Pat Garnett, Wayne and Neta Stephens, and Kay Busby from above Sylacauga for the show at Lakeside. The breeze on the hillside made the weather perfect, although radar showed storms and heavy rains coming that way. Not as many folks as in years past, but a good crowd, and some well-behaved children. We thoroughly enjoyed the “Brass-A-Holics” Band from New Orleans, they barely

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paused between numbers and put on a great show; even passing out beads at the stage. We heard a little of Wet Willie, leaving early before the storms, as we all had dogs at home. We left before Wet Willie did any of the tunes that made them famous in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s; so maybe they don’t do the oldies anymore, but the fans look for those old familiar tunes. No rain at our house, which was disappointing. We mourn the loss of Mia Mitchell Dark last week after her strong lengthy fight against illness. The blessing is that she no longer suffers and is now peaceful. Mia was a dedicated teacher for Dadeville Elementary, and is survived by her sweet mother

Lois Mitchell and her own son and daughter. Sending deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and friends. What awfully sad news to hear about what believe are “radical terrorist” shootings in Orlando. This was the most murdered at one time by a lone gunman in modern history. The father of this shooter is from Afghanistan and at one time ran for office there; his son was born in the United States his father said on camera that he was surprised about his son’s actions, had he known what was happening, he would have turned him in to the authorities. Although the father of the shooter did say that his son confided in him that some weeks back while in Miami, he saw two men kissing and it sickened him. The shooter was investigated by the FBI for two years, but then dismissed, they must not have known that his wife divorced him because he was abusive and angered over

everyday chores she had not completed. Rick Scott, governor of Florida, stated in a press release, “This was clearly an act of terrorism.” “We will be swift in Justice, a State of Emergency has been declared”. The shootings happened at 2 a.m. Sunday. According to Michael Solomon former N.Y. Police Department; “War has been declared on any who are not Muslim”. Forty-nine plus the shooter were killed, and 53+ were badly injured, several hospitals took the emergencies between them. On another subject, I wish we could be done with being politically correct. It makes no sense and is not truthful, just makes folks get along while staying angry. It’s hard to understand this type of hate from some extremists in the Muslim faith. Here, we value human life and those who kill get punished. The leaders of Islam are speaking out to say

that they do not agree with the killings. On the other hand, we are told to accept all, and even bathrooms that are shared by both sexes; and most folks (including me) think that is obscene and asking for trouble from those who are perverted. We make sex offenders register and have their portraits in the newspaper, yet invite them go use shared public toilets. Seems crazy to me, and many folks I talk to feel the same, but most are afraid to speak up, for fear of being told they are invading some other person’s civil rights, or will get investigated themselves by the IRS or FBI. Freedom of speech is a great thing to have. Until next week, help your neighbor, and love your friends. Rosie Rosie Morgan writes on the events and happenings in and around Nixburg and Equality. Her column appears each Wednesday.

Seniors making waves in aquatics classes Congrats to the new couple

he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ Group Aquatic Exercise classes have been making strong waves. Attendance levels are high and there’s always room for more! For more class detailed information, call 256-750-3652. Oh’ and did we mention that classes are a $1 each. That’s a sweet deal! We also have some land fitness choices that are free to attend at the Active Center. On Tuesday evenings at 5:45, there is Circuit Fitness, which is a combination of cardio equipment and floor exercises. On selected Tuesday’s and Thursday there is a Sit, Fit and Stretch class at 10 a.m. Stop by the center to pick-up a schedule of this particular class.

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The Hawaii Bunco party last Monday was a wonderful delight for the group. They were not expecting all the fun décor and place settings that was just for them. We wanted to add a surprise for the group during the months of June, July and August. We are looking forward to the group’s Western Bunco party on Monday, July 18th that starts at 5 p.m.. We know there are more Bunco fun players out there, so you need to

come on out and play! There will be a Potluck & Bingo gathering on Monday, June 20 from 11a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring what you want and we’ll have the Bingo prizes. Be sure to invite a friend or someone that maybe new in town. See you then! Get well wishes to John Roberts and Barbara Mattox. We send prayers and thoughts for Mary Lee Radney and her family for their recent loss. Until, next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Senior Moments is a column that highlights the Alexander City Parks & Recreation Department’s 50+ Group activities.

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ympathy is sent to the family of the late Sandra Dunaway who is now free from pain. God bless the Dunaway family always in their loss and God’s gain! Rebecca Anderson, the precious daughter of Tim and Misty Anderson celebrated her June 12 birthday on Sunday with loved ones. Many in this area attended the beautiful wedding on Saturday afternoon in Daviston for Lydia East and Jonathan Kenny.

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May God bless this young couple always! Smile and know God loves you! It was great to see Vearl and Brenda Peters, James and Brucille Peoples, John and Vicki Wilcox at the Kenney wedding in Daviston. The Kenney wedding was so different but a precious wedding for a deserving couple, – Jonathan and Lydia Kenney. Melba Boyd enjoyed her visit to the lake to be with her daughter, Freida recently. Helen Cotney loves to visit her daughter, Mary Helen Moody and family to visit her grand children in Carrollton, Georgia. Bryan Yates enjoyed his 85th birthday on Sunday with family members and friends. We love you, Bryan Yates! Bennie Lee and Sonja Yates took Bryan and me to Birmingham on Monday morning to Dr. Harvey, Bryan’s cancer doctor whom we love dearly. The four of us enjoyed the trip together. Tommy and Nancy Simpson cannot do enough for people. God bless this great Christian couple whom all of us respect. Until next week, remeber to do a good deed to someone.

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School Board “Mr. Ford has all of the expertise to serve as the director at the Technical Center,” Windle said. “He is a former ag teacher at Dadeville High School, as you know.” Windle added that McKelvey has indicated he intends to pursue a new career path but that he will serve at Edward Bell until he reaches that point. Dark, according to Windle, is “ready” for the position of principal at Dadeville Elementary. “He has earned his spurs,” Windle said. “I had 30 people sign a letter to me saying not that they wanted me to put Mr. Dark in this position, but that I should put Mr. Dark in this position. He has a lot of support.” Ford, Dark and McKelvey will assume their new positions on July 1. In other personnel moves, the board approved the transfer of physical education teacher Kyle Caldwell from Horseshoe Bend, where he served as head junior varsity baseball coach and assistant football coach, to Dadeville High School, where he will serve as head baseball coach and offensive coordinator for the varsity football team. The board also approved four resignations, one retirement, one maternity leave through Sept. 26 and

continued from page 1 two teachers for employment in the summer enrichment program. Of the resignations, three were necessary due to employees accepting teaching positions outside of the county and the fourth because the employee has chosen to become a stay-at-home mom. The board also recognized Reeltown Principal Tom Cochran, who was recently named the 2016 Alabama ACCESS Administrator of the Year. Cochran said the award recognizes the administrator for making the best use of the state’s ACCESS online learning program. He said he uses it to teach foreign languages, health and advanced placement courses, among other things. The board also adopted a resolution honoring Evelyn Jones, the first AfricanAmerican and the first female to serve on the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. She served from 1988 to 1994 and also was a teacher, librarian and an employee in the central office of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education as supervisor of instruction. Jones held bachelor’s and master’s degrees from what is now Alabama State University and a second bachelor’s degree in library science from what is now Clark University in Atlanta. Barney Harris, Jones’ son, was in

attendance at the meeting and read the George Linnaeus Banks poem “I Live for Those Who Love Me,” which he said described his mother. In other action, the board: • Approved a $158,133 bid by Flowers Baking Co. for Child Nutrition Program bread for the 2016-17 school year. The amount is the same as last year. • Approved the letting of bids for nine system buses that are rolling off of fleet renewal funding. The estimated cost of the buses will be $77,400 annually for which the system will receive $57,438 in fleet renewal money. The system will make up the shortfall in OCE (other covered expenses) funds. • Recognized the Dadeville track team, which finished as the Class 4A state runners-up. The team was represented by members Qua Tucker, Bobby Ponds, Ty Stone, Josh Crayton, Isaiah Hicks and Devin Johnson. • Recognized Edward Bell Career Technical Center students who received their certified nursing assistant credentials. The students were Karley Baker, Shanna Johnston, Teya Wallace, Amberley Bryant, Courtney Baker, Chakevounce Murph and Samantha Billingsley.

Council mile and a half or all the way back to the city limits. Alexander City’s Director of Taxes and business Licenses Ward Sellers pointed out that the city only collects $9,000 in revenue in the extra area. While there was no exact estimate of how much providing the coverage actually costs, those attending said it would be a huge burden to the county and the residents who live there. It was pointed out that the change would have a huge impact on home insurance rates as ISO ratings soared with volunteer fire coverage and no direct police response. Alexander City Fire Chief Kem Jones estimated that the rate would double for most in that area. County Commissioner Steve Robinson said that for the county to start from scratch and staff and equip enough deputies and get vehicles, the cost would be $300,000 to start. It was also pointed out that the change would create a logistical nightmare, as the entire fire zone map would have to be redrawn and the 9-1-1 sys-

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continued from page 1 tem would have to be reconfigured so that calls would go to the right agency. Steve Forehand of Russell Lands asked if any hiccup in the system could lead to a tragic situation where the calls did not go to the right place and the safety of residents would suffer. New Site Public Safety Director and County Commissioner John McKelvey said it very well could do just that. “Just the switch from Alexander City to a volunteer fire department is going to increase the response time,” McKelvey said. “That not to mention what a potential call re-routing could do.” Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson said that while the reduction could possibly allow them to reduce the staff, he thought keeping the current police jurisdiction was best. “I like it the way it is right now,” Robinson said. “It works well and we all work well together. We help them and they help us. So me, I like it at the three miles.” Before the vote, Alexander City City Council President Jim Spann summed up his feelings.

Car camouflaged would be an exaggeration. “What made this vehicle suspicious was when the driver parked it he pulled a trash can up beside the vehicle and attempted to cover the vehicle with tree limbs,” Barbour said. “As it turns out this was the vehicle that was being sought for leaving the scene of an accident. Adding a little humor to a bad situation, I guess that you can say that this was one of our most dumb criminal acts I

“There are a whole lot of things that have to be considered other than it being just as simple as the money and pulling it back to a mile and a half,” Spann said. “We have to remember that this is about people not dollars. We have to understand that.” The council voted 6-0 to keep the police jurisdiction at three miles, just as it is currently. Resuming the mosquito eradication program also got a unanimous thumbs up. The program had been cut during the budget process when shortfalls were found. But the council voted to approve amending the budget by $26,061 and getting the program active as soon as possible. City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer estimated that it could be operation in less than two weeks. The council also approved amending a contract to have a pump replaced at the Adams Water Treatment Plant, despite nearly a year delay by the contractor.

continued from page 1 have seen in a while. I believe the pictures say it all.” New Site Police say that witnesses in the area say the driver left on foot and was picked up a car at the Discount Food Mart in New Site and was last seen traveling towards Alexander City. Barbour said that a suspect has been identified with an arrest warrant pending. The car has been impounded by DPD.

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Was Malzhan extension a good move? It was announced last week that Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn had recently signed a one-year contract extension to the year 2020. Auburn initially hired Malzahn in 2013 to a fiveyear deal worth $2.3 million per season. I think we can all agree that $2.3 million a year is a pretty good living. However, the Tigers had an incredible season in 2013 winning the SEC championship and playing Florida State for the national title. I’ve said many times that it was probably the most fun football season I’ve ever been through. It was euphoric at times. So, the powers-that-be on the Plains decided Malzahn deserved a significant raise after only one year on the job. I mean really, why bother actually letting someone work out the legal contract he signed in good faith for an enormous sum of money? Crazy, right? Then again, it was pretty hard to argue with the logic at the time. You know, with all the euphoria and adrenaline surging. Malzahn then signed a six-year deal worth $3.85 million a season with a $250,000 raise built in every year of the contract no matter how many wins or losses. Now that’s good money if you can get it! That brings us to the one-year extension coach Malzahn signed on April 1. Apparently, Auburn did this in the dead of night because it wasn’t actually made public until last week. Either way, it’s caused a fair amount of consternation among the fan base. I completely understand why a lot of people are upset, but I can also see why the administration made the move. After that magical first season, the last two years have been very disappointing with 2015 resulting in a 2-6 record in the SEC. Why in the world should that be rewarded? Well, it is and it isn’t. Malzahn got one year added to his contract, but he didn’t get any raise in salary. In fact, the automatic $250,000 a year raise was taken out and the deal was restructured so he gets paid the same amount every year. He’s not losing any money and he’s not making any more money. The one significant outcome of the extension is it adds $2.2 million to the buyout Auburn would have to pay him if they fired him. It’s fairly common for coaches (or more accurately their agents) to insist on having a five-year contract at all times to help with recruiting. That way, a coach could always use it to help convince prospects he’ll be there for their entire career whether it’s true or not. Jay Jacobs said when he hired Malzahn that he wanted and expected him to be the coach for a long time. He recently made the same comment in a (sometimes dreaded) vote of confidence. I’ve made it pretty clear that I like Malzahn and I really want him to succeed, but even I acknowledge 2016 is a make or break year for him. I understand why Auburn wanted to at least create a perception that Malzahn’s seat is cool as a cucumber. It’s difficult enough to win in the SEC without any added pressure. Basically, Jay Jacobs has wagered $2.2 million that Auburn is going to have a successful season in 2016. What’s the measure of success? I suppose that could be in the eye of the beholder, but let’s just say the Tigers better be beholding eight victories or more after the Iron Bowl. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.

WILDCATS EARN ALL-STATE HONORS By CATHY HIGGINS Sport Editor

Four members of the Benjamin Russell High School Girls Soccer team have been named to the Coaches All-State Girls Soccer Teams. Graduated senior Ruth Anne Ballard, who played back, was named to the 6A First Team. Making 6A Second Team/ Honorable Mention were graduated senior Karina Naranjo, midfield; Sydney Pemberton, back; and rising senior Daly Wagoner, midfield and forward. “This is a very honorable and prestigious recognition,” said Lady Wildcats head coach Lee Wagoner. The honorary selections were made by high school state members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, from 1A-7A. Wagoner said the honor means even more because coaches could not vote within their school’s own class. “It goes to show how their hard work paid off,” he said. For Pemberton, the honor was quite a surprise. “I wasn’t really expecting it,” she said. “But I was really proud of myself. I worked really hard for my team.” This was Pemberton’s final year with the Lady Wildcats. She will start Southern Union in the fall as a nursing major. Fellow graduated senior Ruth Anne Ballard was equally proud of the recognition. “I was honored,” she said. File / The Outlook “I’ve been on varsity for six Graduated senior Ruth Anne Ballard, who played back, was named to the 6A First Team. The honorary selections were years, and all the hard work made by high school state members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, from 1A-7A. paid off.”

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Rising RHS junior Ayriana Stoneback, above, and rising HBHS senior Kynsley Blasingame, right, have been named to the 2016 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Class 2A Second Team.

Rivals share softball All-State spotlight By CATHY HIGGINS Sport Editor

Instead of facing off against each other on the softball diamond, pitchers from rivaling Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend high schools will soon invoke an armistice. That’s because rising RHS junior Ayriana Stoneback and rising HBHS senior Kynsley Blasingame have been named to the 2016 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Class 2A Second Team. “It’s pretty cool that arch rivals made the team,” said HBHS softball coach Bernie Robidart. RBS softball coach Kelli Hilyer agrees. “I think it’s great,” she said. “It just shows you how talented the girls are in our area.” Hilyer also credits the rivalry with helping both pitchers receive recognition. “”When you play against good competition, you only get better,” she said.

For Blasingame, this is the second year to receive such an honor. “Last year she was honorable mention,” Robidart said. He cited dedication as the reason for Blasingame’s continued recognition. “She keeps getting better and better,” Robidart said. “She works hard at her craft. She’s willing to devote the time and effort it takes to be a good pitcher.” This season with the Lady Generals, Blasingame only gave up an average of 1.45 pitches per game, had 20 wins, 222.1 innings pitched, .173 OBA and finished with an .897 fielding percentage. She also had a 1.250 ERA and a batting average of .321. “That’s pretty remarkable,” Robidart said. In 2016 with the Lady Rebels, Stoneback had a .189 batting average and a 1.414 ERA for the season. She also pitched 99 innings in the season. In those, Stoneback had 112

strikeouts. “She also had four opportunities and saved all four games,” Hilyer said. “I was impressed that I can depend on her as a closer.” This was Hilyer’s first year to work with the Lady Rebels. It was also Stoneback’s freshman year. Within that time, Hilyer saw a lot of growth in the Stoneback. “I could tell as the year progressed she kept getting better,” the coach said. Hilyer said that continued growth could be a sign of good things to come from Stoneback. “I’m just looking forward to seeing what’s in store for her in the next two years as a junior and senior,” she said. In 2015, Stoneback helped take the Lady Rebels to runner up in the Class 2A South Central Regional division of 2015 All-Outlook Softball Tournament. She was also named to the 2015 AllOutlook Softball Team.

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Klassic Kruisers gives back

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED •Now Compounding BHRT (Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy) •Adult Vaccination Center •Delivery (Available with-in City limits)

Drive-thru *SHINGLES VACCINATIONS* Submitted / The Outlook

Klassic Kruisers Car Club donated $1,500 to the Daviston Fire Department. Commissioner John McKelvey, left, Susan Gamble, Fire Chief Brandon Black and Aaron Perry.

Klassic Kruisers Car Club presented a $200 check to Rev. Mike Stonebreaker, above, with the Dadeville Police Department’s Teddy Bear Program recently. Commissioner John McKelvey matched the donation. Pictured are Rev. Mike Stonebreaker, left, Jimmy Phillips, and Aaron Perry. Klassic Kruisers Car Club donated $1,500 to the New Site Fire Department,below, and $1,500 to the New Site Ambulance. Commissioner John McKelvey matched both donations. Pictured are Susan Gamble, left, John McKelvey and Aaron Perry.

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.

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 of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.  Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend.  Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton.  New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.  Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.  Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m.

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Down Home, Down The Street We Now Offer... PRICES GOOD JUNE 15 T H THRU JUNE 21 S T WESTER N UNION

ALEXANDER CITY • 61 JEFFERSON STREET OFFICE (256) 234-3454

GOODWATER • 470 S. MAIN STREET OFFICE (256) 839-1322

HOURS: MON. - SAT. 6:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. • SUN. 7:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

HOURS: 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.

MONEY TRANSFERS & MONEY ORDERS

USDA INSPECTED PREVIOUSLY FROZEN

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS

CAROLINA PRIDE

PORK SPARE RIBS

SIRLOIN TIP ROAST

JUMBO FRANKS

2-3 SLABS PER BAG

$ 99

1 $ 65 5

USDA INSPECTED MARKET CUT ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK SPARE RIBS

$ 29

LB.

$ 99

USDA SELECT BEEF BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP STEAK

LB.

VALUE PACK

$ 29

LB.

3 $ 79 1

USDA INSPECTED FROZEN PORK RIBLETS

LB.

10-LB. BOX

99 $ 69 1

1-LB. PKG.

USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN

USDA INSPECTED WHOLE

USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN

LEG QUARTERS

BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST

SPLIT BREAST

USDA INSPECTED FRESH CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS VALUE PACK

¢ LB.

1 OR 2 PCS. PER BAG

USDA INSPECTED PORK STEAKS OR COUNTRY STYLE PORK RIBS

10-LB. BAG

CAROLINA PRIDE REGULAR OR POLISH

SMOKED SAUSAGE.........14-OZ. PKG. CAROLINA PRIDE REGULAR

COCKTAIL SMOKIES.............12-OZ. PKG. CAROLINA PRIDE SLICED

VALUE PACK

LB.

$ 29

LB.

$ 99

1 100 BEEF $ 99 1 NO SOLUTION ADDED $ 99 1

4/$

ASSORTED VARIETIES

CHEERIOS 12 OZ. OR HONEY NUT 12.25 OZ. Z.

RAGU SPAGHETTI SAUCE

CHEERIOS CEREAL

$ 69

2/$

45-OZ. JAR

BOXES

CHICKEN OF THE SEA TUNA

SALTINE CRACKERS

69 8.5-9 OZ. BAGS ASSORTED VARIETIES

XL FRITOS ASSORTED VARIETIES

5-OZ. CAN

2/$

12 PACK FUSE TEA

24 PACK 1/2 LTR. BTLS.

6 DASANI WATER 12 4/$ 5 RED DIAMOND TEA 2/$ 1 BATH TISSUE 88¢ COKE PRODUCTS 69

1/2 LTR. BTLS.

$ 99RUFFLES....................................................... 2/$ XL 6 4 9.25 OZ. BAG

ASSORTED DUNCAN HINES

REGULAR OR GREEN TEA

CAKE MIX...............................................15.25-16.5 OZ. DOUBLE LUCK GREEN BEANS, CORN OR

SWEET PEAS.......................................15-OZ. CAN ASSORTED

CHUNK OR SHREDDED

FRESH

PINEAPPLE........... ...........EA. EA. FRESH

FRESH BELL PEPPER OR

CUCUMBERS........... ...........EA. EA.

RED RIPE

GRAPE TOMATOES...... ......PT. PT.

16-OZ. BOX

NORTHERN QUILTED DOUBLE ROLL 12-ROLL PKG.

32-OZ. BTLS.

1 $ 99 2 ¢ 59 $ 99 1

¢ ..............................................

PIGGLY WIGGLY

$ 99

PEACHES

$ 99

..................................................... ASSORTED POWERADE

LB.

TREE RIPE SOUTHERN GROWN

..........................24 CT.

2-LTR. BTLS. COKE &

MONDO DRINKS........................................6 PACK

$ 99

4 $ 69 1 $ 29 6 2/$ 3

3/$ ..............................................

4 $ 99 5

GRAPES

LEMONS........ ........2-LB. 2-LB. BAG

LITTLE DUTCHMAID

$ 99

RED OR WHITE SEEDLESS

PACKED IN WATER

Produce

GOLDEN FLAKE SALTED POPCORN N OR WHITE CHEDDAR AR POPCORN

2/$

BACON.............................................24-OZ. PKG.

5-6 OZ. BAG

VALUE PACK

CONECUH HICKORY SMOKED

CHEESE PUFFS OR CURLS

LB.

RED HOTS.....................................24-OZ. PKG.

COKE & COKE PRODUCTS

3/$

LB.

ZEIGLER REGULAR OR XTRA HOT

GOLDEN FLAKE REG. OR JALAPEÑO

8 PK., 12-OZ. BOTTLES ES

$ 99

BOLOGNA.......................................1-LB. PKG.

12 PK., 12-OZ. CANS

3/$

VALUE PACK

ZEIGLER REGULAR OR THICK SLICED

COOKED HAM...........................10-OZ. PKG.

COKE & S COKE PRODUCTS

USDA INSPECTED FRESH SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST

PIGGLY WIGGLY

¢ LB.

ASSORTED

CRYSTAL STALL FFARMS ARMS CCHEESE HEESE ORANGE JUICE W WHIPPED TOPPING BANQUET POT PIES 7-8 7 -8 OZ. OZ. P PKG. KG.

$ 99

64 6 4O OZ. Z.

$ 19

8-OZ. BOWL

7-OZ. PKG.

4/$

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