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Hearing on landfill expected to be emotional City releases rules for those wishing to speak to council at Monday’s meeting By MITCH SNEED Editor
If you plan to go to Monday night’s meeting of the Alexander City City Council, you may want to come early to get a seat. The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of the city’s inert landfill facility Monday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. The city is facing a situation
where its current facility, located off North Central Avenue, will reach full capacity in less four years, according to city estimates. The Council voted 6-0 on May 15 to approve two separate items that would start the ball rolling on acquisition and testing about 140 acres adjacent to the current facility. If approved, the land will cost the city $1,400 per acre
under the agreement. The owners of the property are McGill Timber Company who holds 40 acres, while Clay Service Corporation owns about 100 acres that was planned to be another phase of the Westfield subdivision. Residents who live in areas bordering the proposed site have organized and have been vocal in their opposition, held neighborhood meetings, sought
legal advice and have been calling members of the council. They are expected to be out in force for Monday’s public hearing to make their opinions known in advance of a vote by the council on the issue. While the city promises a buffer between residences and point to the great record of the current facility, the citizens in the area still fear the impact of the facility on property values
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and quality of life. The facility would not be a dump for garbage or household rubbish. It will take construction material, leaves and limbs and will be used heavily for the city’s brush pickup program. Residents say there has to be a better place. “Does this really make sense to put even an inert landfill less See LANDFILL • Page 3
County Board of Ed approves transfers, hires By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Jacksons Gap Town Council discussed purchasing 11 acres and a building that once housed a radio station in town at Tuesday’s council meeting to help with safety precautions for the town’s employees and to develop a recreational area for town residents. “We have got to do something to protect our employees and town as a whole,” Council member Dana Ford said while discussing how to make things safer as town employees received monies. “It bothers me. There is no security at all.” See PROPERTY • Page 3
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A barrel racer competes in Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area Rodeo in 2016.
The planned demolition of dilapidated buildings throughout Dadeville is now able to proceed to the next stage, as the required third bid has been received. “It’s wonderful to get the third one in,” Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith said. “When you’re dealing with items like this, it can sometimes progress more slowly. There’s a lot of bureaucracy to go through.” Now that the city has the necessary contractor bids in, City Clerk Mike Gardner See DEMOLITION • Page 9
Boys & Girls Club rodeo coming to town By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is once again ready to host the Lake Martin Area Rodeo this weekend, June 16-17. This year, the Bar W Rodeo Company also returns as the stock contractor, supplying the event with the livestock to be used in
the various events. “We bring in the arena, the stands and the livestock,” Bar W Rodeo Company Owner Brett Woody said. Along with over 20 other rodeos across the Southeast, the Lake Martin Area Rodeo is officially sanctioned by the National Cowboy Pro Rodeo See RODEO • Page 3
During the Superintendent’s Remarks section of Monday night’s Tallapoosa County Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Joseph Windle reported that the 2016-2017 school year for the county schools had been a good year for everyone involved. Seven Advanced Placement classes were offered at the county schools: U.S. History, Biology, Chemistry, English Composition and Literature, Calculus, Language Arts and Computer Science. Approximately 150 students were enrolled in these courses, which Windle said did not exist until a few years ago. Fifty-five took dual enrollment courses offered through Central Alabama Community College and Southern Union State Community College. Students who may have fallen behind on coursework were able to use the Odysseyware program to recover those credits and get them back on track. Over 500 took part in the Access program, a state-run online curriculum, and another 15 completed the Virtual Academy, a full-time online education system. “We’re keeping the Virtual Academy enrollment small so we can keep it at a high quality,” Windle said. Several building projects throughout the county were See BOE • Page 3
Scale models a fascinating sight during summer reading storytime a kit he had purchased from Europe, he added a detailed color scheme Keeping with the theme and surrounding scenery, of “Build a Better World,” turning the model into a the special guests scheduled full-blown scene, complete for Community Builder with cars parked at the Storytime at Mamie’s Place pumps, people inside the Children’s Library include a store making purchases, and local engineer and two city even a busy street in front judges. On Wednesday, the of the station. library welcomed special The children got to take guest Thomas Bennett, a a closer look at the gas builder of scale models station model and also got from Goodwater. to admire photos of some Sitting on the stage in of Bennett’s other work, front of the assembled including an offshore oil children, Bennett placed rig, the RMS Titanic and the a model gas station he clipper ship Cutty Sark. had constructed. Initially By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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DEAR ABBY: I’m in my late 20s and have a male companion who is 30-plus years older than I am. We were together for a while, then stopped so we could both try to find someone closer to our ages. Neither of us did, and we recently started seeing each other again. Although we are good for each other and compatible in many ways, we are realistic that our relationship isn’t longterm for major reasons. (I want children; he’s happy with grandchildren. He wants to travel after retirement; I’m just starting my career.) We live for the moment and don’t dwell too much on the future. My problem is, this time I’m really falling in love with him. Last time, I was reluctant to become emotional because I was afraid of getting hurt. But this time, I am all in. Can any good come of this? We meet each other’s relationship needs in the here and now, but is the end just heartbreak? -LOVING FOR THE MOMENT DEAR LOVING: It’s time
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for you to start compiling a list of the pros and cons of this romance. You and this man are at different stages of life and have very different goals. If you really want to have a family and a career, you will have to sacrifice something for it, and that “something” may be devoting much more time to this man. Sorry, but something’s gotta give. DEAR ABBY: Recently, my husband and I were walking down the sidewalk in our neighborhood and came across $160 in cash strewn all over the ground. We picked it up, and as we were doing so, our neighbor came outside. We knew her husband had just gotten home, and the money was near his car, so we asked
if it might be his. We handed her the cash and told her to let us know. Two weeks have gone by and no one has claimed it. Our neighbor still has it in her possession, and has mentioned in passing that we should spend it on toys for our kids or food/ drinks at the next get-together. While I think these are OK ideas, I’m a little bitter because my husband and I found the money, and I feel we should be the ones who get to keep it if no one comes forward to claim it. I don’t want to damage the friendship we have with our neighbors, but I feel like we’re losing a bit. What do you think? -- FINDERS KEEPERS DEAR FINDERS KEEPERS: I think that before handing over the money, you should have had your neighbor ask her husband if he had lost any and how much. Because you didn’t do that and they have the cash, perhaps you should “remind” her that “per her suggestion,” you would LOVE to spend some of it on
toys for your kids, and ask for some or all of it back. If she’s a good neighbor, she’ll agree. If not, you will have learned an expensive lesson. DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I always invite to attend parties and events. She invariably RSVPs accepting the invitation, but never shows up or explains her absence. This has been going on for years and it hurts my feelings. Do I have to keep inviting her? -COLORADO HOSTESS DEAR HOSTESS: Allow me to offer you some insight: The woman’s behavior is extremely rude. “Good friends” do not treat each other this way. If you’re asking my permission to scratch her off your guest list, you have it. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Marcell Coker Kellum Berry 1929 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Marcell Coker Kellum Berry, 87, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (C.S.T.) at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Rev. Curt Mize and Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Lanett. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (C.S.T.) at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Berry passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. She was born on November 7, 1929 in Tallapoosa County to Earnest Coker and Achie Harris Coker. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Dadeville and loved her Sunday School class very much. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and fishing. She worked as a textile worker for many years. She loved spending time with
her family and especially enjoyed her family reunions and her favorite place to eat was Chick-fil-A. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Maurice Berry of Dadeville; daughter, Marsha Smith (Tony) of Lanett; step-daughters, Judy Daniel (Gary) of Alexander City and Patty Hall (Jerry) of Dadeville; grandchildren, Casey Smith, Megan Payne (Trey) and Marlee Smith; step-grandchildren, Alan Daniel (Winter), Jimmy Daniel (Tiffany), Michael Daniel (Julie), Brad Daniel (Candace), Karen Stroup, Clay Claybrook (Alison), Wesley Claybrook (Lecia), Chris Hall and Jeremy Hall; eighteen step-great grandchildren, one step-great great granddaughter; sister, Olgie Potts of Somerset, KY; sister-inlaws, Wincie Ridley of Terrell, TX and Jean Taylor of Wadley; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles C. Kellum; two brothers and four sisters. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.
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Mrs. Carolyn Hall Lewis Mrs. Carolyn Hall Lewis 60 of Alexander City, AL died on Monday, June 12, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services.
Michael Norris Funeral services for Michael Norris, 61, of Alexander City will be held Friday, June 16, 2017, 1 p.m. at Paradise Mission Full Gospel Worship Center with Pastor Brain L. Thomas, officiating. Burial will follow in New Life Memorial Gardens. Public viewing will be held Thursday, June 15 at Wright’s Funeral Home from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Professional Service Provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department June 13
• Latravea Osheanna Jhaneck Kelley, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Thomas Ray Gravette, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and possession of opium or a derivative. • Shena Louise Smith, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Theft was reported in the 200 block of Oak Hill Drive. • Theft was reported in the 200 block of 7th Street West. • A dog bite was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle was reported on River Ridge Road. • Reckless endangerment was reported on Scott Road. • Criminal mischief was reported on 11th Avenue North. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Hillabee Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.
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• Donald Cameron Hodnett, 32, of Goodwater was arrested for two counts of burglary and attempting to elude a police officer. • Scott Allan Zeigler, 38, of Alexander City was arrested possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia and theft. • Lesia Jo Black, 35, of Camp Hill was arrested for theft. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Bishop Street. • Burglary and attempted burglary was reported in the 200 block of Dadeville Road. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 300 block of Lake Hill Drive. • Discharging a firearm into an unoccupied vehicle was reported in the 300 block of B Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Discharging a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling was reported in the 300 block of B Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1500 block of
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• Tytiana Leshae Reaves, 20, of Sylacauga was arrested for theft. • Jeremy Clayton Maske, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence. • Theft was reported on Airport Drive. • Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1500 block of J Street. • Burglary was reported in the 600 block of Jefferson Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Airport Drive. • Harassment was reported on Airport Drive. • Possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence was reported on Highway 280.
June 10
• Myles Carter Kellum, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence, attempting to elude a police officer and resisting arrest. • Ted Allen Massey, 645, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Wesley Jay Wyckoff, 58, of Goodwater was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Furniss Casey Muckenfuss, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Mindy Michelle Bradford, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Albert L. Whetstone, 58, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. Possession of marijuana
and attempting to elude a police officer was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in the 70 block of Tracery Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Cherokee Road. • Theft and criminal trespass was reported on Jefferson Street. • Theft was reported on Jefferson Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 80 block of Thomas Street.
June 9
• James Obrien Spears, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Peggy Oneil Taylor, 76, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment. • Harassment was reported on Robinson Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Locus Street. • Burglary was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1000 block of Montgomery Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 2000 block of South Road CT. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Street. June 8 • Jostavious Marnez Powell, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Joseph Edgar Grigsby, 31, of Alexander was arrested for public intoxication. • Joshua Kane Zajaczkowski, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for minor consumption alcohol and carry brass knuckles. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 22. • Burglary was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Vicious dogs and dogs running at large was report-
ed on Old Kellyton Road. • Public intoxication was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 63 North. • Minor in comsumption of alcohol and carry brass knuckles was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence and criminal trespass was reported on Montgomery Street.
June 7
• Tamatha Lashon Williams, 40, of Kellyton was arrested for public intoxication.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department June 13
• A resident of Old Dutch Road in Daviston filed a report for unauthorized use of a credit/debit card.
June 12
• Keith Evans of Alexander City was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant. • A resident of Pinkston Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment.
June 11
• A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report for theft.
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• Antimayeo Riley of Tallassee was arrested for three active failure to appear warrants.
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• Willis Oneal of Montgomery was arrested for a probation violation warrant. • A resident of Highway 22 in Wadley filed a report for theft.
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• A Alexander City man, age 19, was arrested on warrants for Possession of Burglar’s Tools, Attempt to Commit Burglary, and Criminal Mischief. • A Dadeville man, age 37, was arrested on warrants for Possession of Marijuana and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
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• A Alexander City man, age 24, was arrested on a warrant for Harassment.
June 11
• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Highway 280. • A report was filed for Criminal Trespass that occurred on McKelvey Street. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Sawmill Street.
June 10
• A Jacksons Gap man, age 24, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on E. South Street. • A report was filed for Harassment and Criminal Mischief that occurred on E. Lafayette St.
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• A resident of Whaley Ferry Road in Alexander City filed a report for criminal mischief.
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• A Dadeville man, age 51, was arrested on a warrant for Assault. • A Dadeville woman, age 46, was arrested on a warrant for Assault. • A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested on a warrant for Domestic Violence.
June 7
• Two reports were filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Fulton Street. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on N. Broadnax Street. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Thweat Industrial Blvd.
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than two miles from downtown right next to a residential development?” resident Rick Durden said at a recent neighborhood meeting. “No it doesn’t. Show us another city in Alabama that has one situated like what they are proposing. We’ve looked. You won’t find one. But I guess they are all wrong and Alexander City is right.” The city says that without movement soon, the city will be without a facility and face the potential end of brush
p.m. A sign-up sheet will be provided outside of the courtroom for 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. No one will be permitted to speak who has not signed up to do so. ͌ The Council President will call on each speaker individually to approach the podium during his or her turn. ͌ City Council meetings are recorded via audio and video. For recording purposes, please speak clearly into the microphone, provide your
pickup. That makes this public hearing potential long and emotional. If you want to be heard at Monday’s hearing, the city has set some rules for those wishing to speak. They include: ͌Anyone planning to speak for or against the expansion of the existing North Central Avenue Inert Landfill must sign up to do so before the meeting. The council meeting will begin promptly at 5:30
name and address. ͌ The Speaker will be given up to three minutes to speak. A timer will be used to ensure fairness. ͌ All comments should be relevant to the application and should not be of a personal nature. ͌ Please avoid repetitive comments. Simply state your agreement with the previous speaker(s), unless you have additional questions or concerns. ͌ All members of the
audience should remain silent at all times. Only those who sign up to speak will be allowed to do so and only during their designated turn. ͌ Unruly behavior to include, speaking out of turn, derogatory personal comments, foul language, disorderly conduct, booing, hissing, disrespectful behavior, etc. is prohibited. ͌ Anyone violating these ground rules will be asked to leave and/or escorted from the premises if necessary.
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“We are protected better at court than on a daily basis,” Mayor Jeff Walker said. “We have police officers present for court.” All council members agreed that something needed to be done for the safety of employees but how to proceed was a different story. Ford and Council member Heather Glenn were ready to make a $75,000 offer on the property with the idea of the town getting a loan to help with the purchase and also using some of the town’s current funds. Ford liked the idea of the loan to help the town establish
credit while Walker was hesitant. “We get a loan, we develop credit,” Ford said. “We need to make sure we have the money to pay for a loan,” Walker said. “We did not do well with our budget last year and this year’s budget only has us over $15,000.” Walker was also concerned that the purchase would not give the town any extra courtroom space and other issues. “It does not fix our biggest problem, court space,” Walker said. “It also will need a new roof in a few years.”
Ford and Glenn purposed a metal building for court on the new property while Glenn also suggested developing part of the property into trails and a playground. Council member Carl Pritchard thought the $75,000 cost was a bit high. The council made no decision on the matter and set a finance committee meeting for tonight at 6:30 p.m. to further discuss the matter. The Jacksons Gap Town Council also: • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved payment of bills. • approved leasing a
building to Sherry Yarbrough for $100 for a thrift store. • Glenn received permission to help with the town’s Facebook page, to apply for discount prescription cards through the National League of Cities, apply for a grant for the statewide 2017 bicentennial celebration and fill out the application for the town to join Keep Alabama Beautiful. • Pritchard asked about and the council approved spending up to $200 to clean and paint parts of town hall. • approved $1,500 for the development of a personnel handbook.
• approved approaching Love’s Truck Stop for the purpose of locating in Jacksons Gap. • approved spending up to $200 to purchase a sign to advertise town property for sale. • approved closing Main Street Oct. 28 for the Fire Department’s Family Fun Day. • set July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fire Department to give out school supplies the town is purchasing with $500 from the town and other donations. The next meeting of the Jacksons Gap Town Council is July 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Rodeo Association. Headquartered in southern Louisiana, the NCPRA oversees rodeos across the southern states, with cowboys and cowgirls competing for relatively large payouts and the chance to be crowned champion during the NCPRA finals in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in mid-November. Between 150 and 200 competitors will be taking part in the 2017 Lake Martin Area Rodeo across eight events, including bareback and saddleback riding, bull riding, calf roping and team roping. “Contestants earn points from these events to be able to compete and try to win big at the NCPRA finals,” Woody said. “It’s like a job to them.” “Every dollar they earn from these
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events is a point. The top 12 point earners go on to the finals,” NCPRA Secretary Clint Allemand said. “Whoever wins the most money wins the championship.” No matter who comes out the big winner this weekend, both Woody and Allemand said rodeos like these can be positive for the communities hosting them. “A lot of these rodeos on our schedule are for charity organizations,” Allemand said. “It’s huge for the community.” “A lot of times the people who attend don’t even know what rodeos are,” Woody said. “We’re out there showing off how life used to be back in the days of the Old West cowboys.” With its heritage going back to the time
when massive cattle drives roamed the range, modern rodeos provide their audiences a fun and exciting spectacle in a familyfriendly environment. “I’d like to thank the Boys & Girls Club for putting on some professional family entertainment,” Woody said. “It’s a good community event.” For both Friday and Saturday night, gates at the Sportplex Horse Arena open at 5 p.m., with the show to start at 7 p.m. Advance tickets cost $7 for adults and $3 for children 5 and under, and can be obtained through the Boys & Girls Club website, as well as the Boys & Girls Club office and a number of local businesses. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate at $10 for adults and $5 for children.
A cowboy attempts to ride a bull for eight seconds in last year’s rodeo.
BOE progressing nicely. The bleachers at the Dadeville football field had been completed and were waiting on the final inspection, as was the roofing project at Horseshoe Bend. The roof at Dadeville Elementary had completed the right to proceed, though recent rainfall had hampered this work somewhat. The right to proceed with installing HVAC units at Horseshoe Bend had also been obtained. At Reeltown, the old light poles at the football field had been removed, and the updated equipment was believed to be arriving Tuesday, while the footings had been poured and the plumbing installed for the concession stand and restrooms. Lastly, Dadeville High School was reported to be one of 20 schools nationwide that would be a prototype to test the secondary school model of Leader in Me. Horseshoe Bend was working on obtaining Lighthouse status, a
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family involvement component had been added to Dadeville Elementary School, and the board was looking at trying to make Reeltown Elementary School a Leader in Me school for the 2018-2019 school year. The board also approved the following items during the meeting: • Minutes from both the regularly scheduled meeting of May 8 and the special call meeting of May 23 were approved. • A motion to pay the May bills was approved. • The May 2017 financial report was approved. • The Child Nutrition Program’s ice cream bid of $69.36, reflecting the pack size and cost of selected items, from Chillys LLC in Daphne was accepted. • The board accepted the resignation of Horseshoe Bend teacher Alison Franklin. • The board approved the transfer of seventhgrade science teacher Christie Davis from Dadeville High School
to Dadeville Elementary to teach fifth-grade math. • Several new hires for the system were approved. They are: Jennifer Roy to teach English and language arts at Dadeville High School, and science teacher Hagan Vickers, math teacher Tracy Robbins, Erica Sammons and Rebecca Averette at Horseshoe
Bend. “We will still have a few positions left to fill, but we’re ahead of the game,” Windle said. “I think we hit a home run with these teachers,” board member Randy Anderson added. • The board approved hiring Ferg Allman as a teacher for the summer enrichment program at Horseshoe Bend and Misty Wilson as a substitute for the same
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• It was reported that the one cent tax account balance was $2,509,378.07, with an average monthly collection of $125,468. The next Tallapoosa County Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, July 10 at 5 p.m. at the Board of Education building.
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any organizations struggle to survive amid funding issues and changing times. With those hurdles, it’s hard to keep things organized to offering new programs to keep people coming back. Apparently, no one told that to the Tallapoosa County 4-H Program. Shane Harris, Deborah Stewart, Trent Carboni, Sallie Mason and those associated with the Tallapoosa County 4-H Program deserve a huge pat on the back. Under their leadership the program has grown tremendously from 500 less than four years ago to 1,500 today. Harris and staff have grown the program by creating programs like River Kids to get children outside and learning how to kayak. Their hard work has not gone unnoticed. Just this week the program was given the Centennial Initiative designation by Alabama 4-H Director Dr. Paul Brown. “They looked at the changing demographics of Tallapoosa County and how they had an impact on the program,” Brown said. “They researched and sought out innovative ways how they could reach the young people and their families, the ones who live in today’s Tallapoosa County. They designed and began programs and initiatives that interested a broader base and you see the results.” Along with the designation the program now gets a full-time 4-H for Tallapoosa County. We can only imagine what will happen now. More children will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of things from cooking to photography to kayaking to name a few. Parents should also take notice at the Alabama 4-H vision statement. “Alabama 4-H is an innovative, responsive leader in developing youth to be productive citizens and leaders in a complex and dynamic society. Our vision is supported through the collaborative, committed efforts of Extension professionals, youth and volunteers.” We can only hope that parents in the community will see the value in their children participating in 4-H activities.
arrick Dunn was a great football player. He played at Florida State University and then for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL. He received many prestigious awards as a player including NFL Offensive Rookie of the year in 1997 and three times he was selected to play in the Pro Bowl. His resume for achievement is impressive, except none of his exploits on the gridiron are what makes him great. His desire to give to help others less fortunate is what defines him as a champion. Warrick’s life was not easy. In fact, it took a dramatic turn when he was a Senior in High School. His mom, while working as an off-duty police officer, escorting a businesswoman to a bank to make a night deposit, was ambushed and killed by armed robbers. Warrick had just turned eighteen only two days before his mom’s death. The men who committed the murder were arrested. Two of the three are on death row in Louisiana. As a way of processing this tragedy, Warrick arranged to meet one of the men charged with his mom’s death. He described the meeting beautifully in his book, Running For My Life. It is gut-wrenching to read, and he gives great insight into what makes him so unique. Warrick’s mom had always
Maybe you can’t buy a house for someone, but you can buy them breakfast. Or you can help them network with some of your connections in their RAY WATERS pursuit of a decent paying Columnist job. Or you can offer an dreamed of owning a house. encouraging word to them So, when he became an when they are down and NFL star, he decided to out. use his fame and fortune to Recently I was with my help single parents achieve grandchildren at an indoor something his mom was amusement center. And, never able to achieve – to guess who walked in? It own their home. was my first meeting with While Warrick was the great football player/ in the NFL, he began a humanitarian. And wouldn’t charity called Homes for you know it, he was as kind the Holidays. The HFTH and gracious in person as program, in partnership you would expect. I had with Habitat for Humanity, the privilege of telling him helps provide a fully thanks for being such a furnished house to single great example through his parents. Quietly with little generosity for others. He media attention, Dunn has seemed a little embarrassed given away 145 homes of the praise. to single-parent families Living to help others through his charity. He is what makes life so believes by providing beautiful. The saddest families with a healthy lives are the ones that exist home environment children only for themselves. Real can thrive educationally, champions are people who socially and economically. have found a way to give And that is what makes back to those who are less Warrick Dunn stand head fortunate. I want my life to and shoulders above most be a “big life.” I want to everyone else. Many know I made a little dent pursue success. Dunn seeks for good in this world. significance. He wants to Warrick Dunn is a great make sure he is giving back example. He is a champion. to those who have been And you and I can be one less fortunate. This level of too. living is not just for sports superstars. It is within the Ray Waters is a minister, grasp of people like you a motivational speaker and and me. a syndicated columnist. His There are all kinds column appears here each of people who need a Thursday. champion in their life.
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When Charles “Red” Bailey had the vision for a “Sportplex” in Alexander City, he wanted a place where children, parents, grandparents, and visitors could go and enjoy sports, playgrounds, relaxing activities, and other fun events for the citizens of our town. For many years, we have enjoyed the “Sportplex” for just those reasons. Then, a newcomer to our town, had the idea that beer was needed at the “Sportplex” for the SUN FEST. The previous city council approved this so called “special event.” Many people in our town knew this would only open the door for more “special events” with beer and other alcoholic products. Well, it did. Recently, another “special event’’ was approved by our city council for people from surrounding cities to take beer and other alcoholic products to the “Sportplex” for a big party. Our current city council had no choice but to approve this event because the door had been opened. Now it is time to close the door to beer and other alcoholic products at the “Sportplex!” Charles “Red” Bailey never meant for any form of alcohol to be at the “Sportplex.” That was not a part of his vision for the
citizens of Alexander City. Now that Strand Park has been built and has been declared the Entertainment District with the purpose of alcoholic products and entertainment, there should be no need for alcoholic products at the “Sportplex.” Our current city council can now protect the future of our children and grandchildren by passing a resolution stating no more alcoholic products at the Sportplex in the future. I am requesting every citizen of Alexander City to immediately call your city council person and ask that they pass this resolution. Our children and grandchildren must have the opportunity to enjoy our “Sportplex” without the presence of alcoholic products. I do not believe anyone in our city wants to see the “Sportplex” become a place for alcohol and partying. It is too special and beautiful of a place for us to allow a couple of events ruin it for the future of Alexander City. Thank you Charles “Red” Bailey for your vision and thanks to everyone who has worked so tirelessly through the years to make the “Sportplex’’ a wonderful place for us to enjoy. Skipper Worthy Alexander City
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Social Security’s blog is a go-to source for news and resources. That’s why we named it Social Security Matters it matters to everyone even if you don’t think you directly benefit from Social Security benefits today. The popularity of our blog has grown. We’d like to share some of our most popular posts with you so you can share what you’ve learned with your friends and loved ones. Here’s our recent top five. • Inspector General Warns Public about Phone Calls from OIG “Imposters” blog.socialsecurity.gov/generalwarns-public-about-phone-callsfrom-oig-imposters/ • When Is a Good Time to Start Receiving Social Security Benefits? blog.socialsecurity.gov/when-is-agood-time-to-start-receiving-socialsecurity-benefits/ • Women need to understand their Social Security benefit…but that’s not all! blog.socialsecurity.gov/womenneed-to-understand-their-socialsecurity-benefitbut-thats-not-all/ • Knowing where you stand now with Social Security will pay off blog.socialsecurity.gov/knowingwhere-you-stand-now-with-socialsecurity-will-pay-off/ • Meet Our New Acting Commissioner blog.socialsecurity.gov/meet-ournew-acting-commissioner/ It’s easy to share these links on social media just click on the icons below the article to post them to your preferred site. Knowledge really is power. The more informed your community is, the stronger we all will be. This is how you can secure today and tomorrow with Social Security. Kylle’ D. McKinney is a public affairs specialist with Alabama Social Security.
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Alexander City presented ACE signage gateways STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama Communities of Excellence (ACE) recently presented the City of Alexander City with signage for its gateways. The signage will highlight Alexander City as a ACE Town and will be placed at entrances to the City. The City of Alexander City successfully completed the ACE approach to economic and community development for cities with populations between 2,000 and 18,000 in 2015. Thirty-five (35) Alabama cities, including Alexander City, have been designated ACE Towns. “We commend the leadership and many stakeholders of the City of Alexander City for their dedication to ensuring long-term economic success for their community through the ACE process,” said Lisa Miller, past president of ACE and a current member of the ACE Board of Directors. Miller also serves as Manager of Communications and Marketing for the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA), the wholesale power provider for the City of Alexander City and 10 other public power communities. AMEA is a Partner organization with the ACE program. ACE Partner organizations include: Alabama Department of Commerce, Alabama Department of Economic and
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Lisa Miller, a member of the ACE Board of Directors, presents Mayor Jim Nabors, City of Alexander City, with the City’s ACE signage. Also shown are Al Jones, Community Development Coordinator, City of Alexander City; and Don McClellan, Executive Director, Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance.
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Kindergarten through sixth-grade teachers and other educators from around the state learned more about Alabama’s largest industry while attending the Alabama Agriculture In The Classroom Summer Institute. Held in Tuscaloosa May 31-June 2, the institute included farm tours, workshops, seminars and a farmer discussion panel. Attendees are pictured with Hale County Catfish Farmer Bubba Drury. From left are Benjamin Russell School’s Rick Jones, Drury and Horseshoe Bend School’s Jennifer Melton.
Farm tours highlight of Ag in the Classroom Summer Institute STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama Ag in the Classroom (AITC) Summer Institute equipped 90 Kindergarten through sixth-grade teachers to share the importance of agriculture through workshops and farm tours in Tuscaloosa and Hale counties May 31-June 2. For many teachers, including Trinity Presbyterian School’s Susan Brown, Thursday’s farm tours were the most exciting facet of the institute. Brown said the conference was the best educational program she’s ever attended. “I won’t necessarily remember everything that was said this week, but I will remember the sights, sounds, smells and tastes we experienced on the tours,” said the 32-year veteran teacher. “I love the fact that we saw catfish being harvested, and then we ate fried catfish for lunch. We used our five senses, and this is what I want to bring back to my students.” Cyndal Whiten, a second-grade teacher at Pike Road Schools, already plans to incorporate the knowledge she gathered in her classroom this fall. “It was a great learning experience,” Whiten said. “I think it’s important to teach our students to be inquisitive about where their food comes from.” Seven teachers from Pike Road attended the institute and plan to use existing garden and chicken coop facilities to start “Farm Fridays” at the school. “We have already begun talking about how we can use the skills we
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learned this week to make Farm Fridays a schoolwide event,” said Whiten, who just finished her first year of teaching. “We want to get every grade involved in agriculture.” Teachers weren’t the only ones who enjoyed the annual event. Farmers who were part of the program said they appreciated the chance to talk to teachers about farm life and work. Annie Dee, a row crop farmer from Pickens County, was among four farmers who answered teachers’ questions. “The teachers’ questions were so insightful,” Dee said. “They asked about the future of agriculture, and they seemed to thrive on what we said.” Panel questions covered livestock and poultry production, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), food safety and agricultural technology. “Teach your students where their food comes from, and encourage them to pursue careers in agriculture,” said Dee, who didn’t know she wanted to be involved in agriculture until college. “Start developing a knowledge for agricultural careers at a young age. Students can do much more than become a farmer when they get involved in the industry. The sky is the limit.” Attendees toured Drury Catfish Farm, Acker Cattle Co. and the Greensboro Opera House in Hale County and Anders Row Crop Farm in Tuscaloosa. The tour concluded with a trip to the Children’s Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa. To kick off the conference
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Wednesday, Excellence in Agriculture Teaching Award recipients presented seminars on successful agricultural projects used in their classrooms. Other activities included handson crafts and online resources for agricultural lesson plans and games. Teachers also received over $250 worth of educational materials for their classrooms. In addition to materials, teachers received continuing education credits. Brown said the perks were nice, but the learning experience was invaluable. “Farmers are our heroes. If there were no farmers, there would be no food,” she said. “I can’t wait to get back to the classroom and teach this to my students.” Alabama Farmers Federation Women’s Leadership Division Director Kim Ramsey also chairs the AITC state committee. She said hosting the event in west Alabama showed teachers the diversity of Alabama agriculture, from row crops to cattle and catfish. “Not only do they learn new classroom activities, they also learn directly from farmers,” Ramsey said. “The tours and panel discussion are an excellent way to dispel much of the inaccurate information consumers sometimes hear about farming.” The Federation sponsors AITC with funding primarily from the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation’s ag tag sales. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and state agriculture organizations also support AITC. Call to place your classiÀed ad today!
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ART WALK: MainStreet Alexander City is holding its first ever Art Walk event in downtown Alexander City from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pieces will be displayed on sidewalks and in stores and restaurants throughout the downtown area. The art will include paintings, photographs and pottery, among other things. The works on display will also be available for purchase. The Art Walk is being held in conjunction with Downtown After Dark, which begins at 5 p.m. STORYTELLING: Dolores Hydock will be at Red Ridge Methodist Church presenting “Close Encounters of the Storytelling Kind” June 15 at noon. ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA: General Meeting at the Alex City Sportsplex Senior Center from 11
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a.m. - 2 p.m. Members will vote on board members for 2017-2018 and get information for the show at the Comer Museum in Sylacauga . The rest of the time will be open studio. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The Reeltown High School Cafeteria will be June 5-30 with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Contact Nina Hollingsworth at 256-825-0746. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school for children ages three through adults June 11 through June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kids and teenagers will experience Galactic Starveyors with Bible study and special activities. Adults will have the opportunity to participate in Bible Study. Call VBS Glenda ‘Tater’ Eason at 256-839-6922 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting their 2017 Vacation Bible School “Galactic Starveyers” June 11-15 from 5:30
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky June 17 at 7 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. WATER WARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting Water Wars June 17 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with water slides, gold fish races, duck races, Team Sponge wars, Tear Water relay and more. Bring a towel, super soaker water gun, sunscreen clothes to get wet in and lots of energy. Team games will need a team of five. Teams can register at the marina store until 10 a.m. on June 17. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on June 17 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. WOMANS DAY PROGRAM: The Word Bible Church Ministry is hosting a woman’s day program June 17 at 3 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Guest speaker will be First Lady Prophetess Tonda West of Fountain of Hope, Praise, and Worship Ministry in Montgomery. SUMMER CONCERT: The First Presbyterian Church Choir will present their annual Summer Concert, “Broadway at First Pres,” Saturday, June 17 at 5 p.m. The program will feature a mixture of Broadway hits and traditional music. Guest artists will be Brink and Brinkley Norton from Charleston, South Carolina. Admission is free. MOTORCYCLE RIDE: There will be a benefit motorcycle ride for Billy Warren Saturday, June 17. Sign up at 9:30 a.m. with kickstands up at 11 a.m. in the Walmart parking lot with a short ride to Family Worship Center for lunch. The cost is $25. BENEFIT SINGING: There will be a benefit singing for Billy Warren at Family Worship Center Saturday, June
17 at 5 p.m. with Zach Channell, All for Him and the Dyes.
Sunday, June 18
FATHERS DAY BASKET GIVEAWAY: Passion Church is selling chances on a Father’s Day Basket to benefit the church’s mission ministry. Tickets are available by calling the church office at 256-409-9590, from Min. Betty Reese or by contacting Gloria Boleware via Facebook.
June 18-21
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Trinity United Methodist Church Weoka is hosting the Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School. Please join us as we study the stars to discover the God of the Universe! June 18 there will be a hot dog supper at 5 p.m. with VBS starting at 6 p.m. On June 19-21 refreshments will be served. June 19 – 21 we will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. For more information call (334) 567-4264.
June 19-22
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Flint Hill United Methodist Church is hosting Surf Shack Vacation Bible School June 19-222 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register children online through Facebook at Flint Hill UMC.
Tuesday, June 20
MOVIE: There will be free viewings of an environmental and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 28. Adults Please allow and advise your teenagers to come. “For ages 13 to 17 years old” Movie starts at 2 p.m., and questions and discussions afterward. Check it out! For information please call Ms. Dean @ 256-794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Friday, June 23
MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 23. The Climb will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is host Vacation Bible School June 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme is Super God, Super Me, Super Possibilities.
Saturday, June 24
TURTLE AND TORTOISE DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting turtle and tortoise day June 24 at 9 a.m to take the place of turtle races of the past. It is sponsored by Wind Creek State Park, Alabama Department of Natural Resources and the Auburn Museum of Natural History. Learn about gophers and tortoise with live
animals, children’s activities, turtle egg race, turtle dasy and more at the campground playground. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5:00 until 8:00 Saturday June 24. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks. WOMAN-LESS BEAUTY PAGEANT: The Weogufka Center is hosting a woman-less beauty pageant Saturday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with concessions. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
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FAMILY REUNION: The 100th Mann Family Reunion will be June 25 at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. All descendants of John Branch Mann will gather for a covered dish lunch and fellowship. For more information call Judy Burgess at 256-216-6108. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate friends and family day Sunday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Pastor Curtis Seals of Lily Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Talladega. Lou and Marilyn Benson are the pastors of GAP Fellowship Church.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 25 to Tuesday, June 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: West End Baptist Church 3040 Old Dark Rd. Alexander City is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Strarveyors, June 26 - June 29 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Dinner for everyone is from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and VBS will be from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. There will be classes from nursery up to adults and a van will be running. If you need a ride you can call the church at 256-234-2130 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike June 28 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MOVIE: There will be free viewing of an environmental and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center Wednesday, June 28. Adults Please allow and advise your teenagers to come. “For ages 13 to 17 years old” Movie starts at 2 p.m., and questions and discussions afterward. Check it out! For information please call Ms. Dean @ 256-794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Demolition believed it might be possible for this to begin going forward within a week. Despite being so close to the ultimate finish line, a couple of small issues had arisen with the paving project on Lafayette Street, including at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Broadnax Street. On some of these issues, the city was awaiting clarification from ALDOT. Once this had been received, it was estimated that only a couple of weeks remained on the project. This includes taking care of any debris remaining in the gutters and grass. Near the end of the meeting, the council voted to approve permanently filling the positions of building inspector, city attorney, city clerk, fire chief and police chief. Councilman Roy Mathis raised an objection to this,
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expressing his belief that they needed to be voted on individually. Following his objection, the council went into executive session to discuss “good name and character” regarding these appointed positions. Returning from executive session, individual votes were taken for the spots, all of which were approved. The council also discussed the following items during the council and pre-council meeting: • Minutes from the May 23 meeting were approved • A motion to pay the town’s bills was passed. • Fire Chief Wilkerson brought two requests before the council. The first revolved around an ambulance at the station that had been given to the Dadeville Fire Department several years ago. Wilkerson was requesting permission to donate it
to the Eagle Creek Fire Department. A motion to allow this donation was passed, though it would not be able to be given to Eagle Creek until the council officially passed a resolution designating the ambulance no longer needed for public use. His second request was to allow Assistant Chief Emerson to use a Chevrolet Impala to respond to fire calls. A motion to approve this was passed. • Police Chief Barbour informed the council that one of his officers was leaving and taking a position with the Prattville Police Department. • Abbi Mangarelli reported May had been a pretty decent month for the Dadeville Library. • With regards to the list of houses and buildings on the demolition list, it was reported that some of them had instead opted to try and
fix them up. • Scott Baker with the Parks Department wanted to thank those who helped lay down mulch and sand at the Creation Plantation playground on Thursday. Smith also wanted to thank the individuals who had worked there, including Baker. • The Courthouse Square project was reported to be steadily progressing. • Smith reported that the companies involved in the North Loop area had reached an impasse and were stuck in litigation. City Attorney Robin Reynolds said he was in contact with an ADEM lawyer to help resolve this situation. • Work on the Highway 49 water line project was still moving along. • A representative from the Tallapoosee Historical Museum brought up a concern about the water in
the museum. Smith said that, since the building sat near the end of one of the main water lines, flushing a nearby hydrant might help the situation. • A motion to make Monday, July 3 a paid holiday for city employees passed. • A request to rent the rec center was approved. • Smith said that a highvisibility crosswalk would soon be going in at the Chamber of Commerce. • During the pre-council meeting, Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell asked if the traffic light on 280 and Lafayette Street had been reset, stating she had timed how long each light held, and one side was staying red longer than the other. • Caldwell also asked if it might be possible for the police to patrol Lafayette Street a little more, as she said there have been issues
with people speeding down it more recently. • Mathis mentioned potentially spreading city funds out across several local banks. In a subsequent conversation, Smith said that he had already been looking into this, though it would probably be new rather than existing funds that would be spread out to different local banks. • Mathis also asked how speed limits in town were determined. Barbour replied they were set by the mayor and council. It was then discussed that this might be brought up in the future, to potentially make them more uniform throughout town. The next Dadeville City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at Dadeville City Hall. The pre-council meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and the regular meeting begins at 6 p.m.
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228
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JOE MCADORY Columnist
Dicey games late in season will determine Auburn’s fate
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n associate called me into his office last week to answer a serious question: “Joe, how many football games do you think Auburn will win this season?” I answered, and debate followed. When folks believe the Tigers will dominate, they flop. When folks believe the Tigers will flop, they dominate. Being a man that conservatively makes life’s important decisions based on odds, or percentages, below are my odds for the upcoming season, game-by-game. Sept. 2 vs. Georgia Southern: Didn’t the Eagles recently beat Florida and scare the wits out of Georgia? Don’t take these guys lightly with Clemson on the horizon. Auburn win percentage: 95 percent. Sept. 9 at Clemson: This is where the Tigers have a chance to show the football world they might be for real – the chance to upset the defending national champions on their turf. I expect a really good game and it will be interesting to see how Jarrett Stidham performs against what should be a stiff defense. Auburn win percentage: 40 percent. Sept. 16 vs. Mercer: I didn’t know the Bears had a football program until Auburn scheduled them. Auburn win percentage: 10 gazillion percent. Sept. 23 at Missouri: While many are pointing to the Clemson road trip as the “big game,” Missouri is the first conference test and these Tigers have a ton of offense. Trap game? Auburn win percentage: 60 percent. Sept. 30 vs. Miss. State: Nick Fitzgerald vs. Jarrett Stidham. Could be entertaining. The Bulldogs are expected to be stronger this season. So is Auburn. Auburn win percentage: 75 percent. Oct. 7 vs. Ole Miss: Shea Patterson vs. Jarrett Stidham. Could be entertaining. The Rebels are expected be less formidable this season. Auburn isn’t. Auburn win percentage: 80 percent. Oct. 14 at LSU: Uh-oh. Here we go. If Auburn is going to make some noise in the SEC West, it really needs to win in Baton Rouge, where it has not won since 1999. This might be Auburn’s most difficult test of the season. Auburn win percentage: 35 percent. Oct. 21 at Arkansas: A week after playing a physical team in LSU, the Tigers face another physical test in Fayetteville. It won’t be 56-3 this year. Auburn win percentage: 55 percent. Nov. 4 at Texas A&M: What? Three-consecutive SEC road games? Not since 1949 has Auburn played three-consecutive SEC road games (Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt and Tulane – and each were in the conference then). Pretty ridiculous scheduling. Auburn win percentage: 50 percent simply due to the toll of consecutive road games. Nov. 11 Georgia: Home, sweet home, right? Georgia has beaten Auburn four of the last six times in Jordan-Hare, but Auburn is due. Both teams could still have division title hopes riding on the outcome, though Georgia has an easier road to Atlanta, again. The Dogs get Vandy and Kentucky every year. Auburn win percentage: 50 percent. Nov. 18 Louisiana-Monroe: Auburn needs a breather in the second half of the schedule and gets one right here. Auburn win percentage: 95 percent. Nov. 25 Alabama: Auburn supposedly has its best shot against Alabama since the Kick Six. The Tigers’ grueling second-half schedule might have taken a toll. We’ll see. Auburn win percentage: 35 percent … and rising? The odds have the Tigers winning seven and losing three with a pair of toss-ups. So maybe 9-3. Maybe 7-5. Or maybe Auburn upsets Clemson and/or Alabama. Maybe Missouri or Arkansas knock off the Tigers. Regardless, Auburn can go 5-1 – or better – to start the year. What happens in October and November often makes or breaks a season. Joe McAdory is communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
BATS COME ALIVE Offense collects 31 hits for Alex City 8U Dayton Lankert smashed a pair of triples; Worthy had a double and a triple; and From the very first at-bat, Young had two doubles. Alex A City’s offense was Jamichael Greer, Cade unstoppable in its 8U Allu Coleman, Cash Sassano and Star S game against Lincoln Pat Neese also accounted for on o Wednesday night in the doubles. District 5 tournament. D “I thought we were much Alex City collected a total more relaxed tonight,” Alex of o 31 hits in its 32-3 victory City coach Wes Coleman to t advance to the winners’ said. “We hit the ball good bracket final against Phenix b yesterday, but I thought as a City C East on Thursday at 5:30 team, we hit the ball much p.m. p better tonight. I could tell as “It feels good because the game started, we kinda we’ve won two straight w got the first-game jitters out games, and this was a pretty g yesterday and were much big b win,” second baseman more relaxed at the plate. Jesse Worthy said. J When you’re loose and Worthy and CJ Young were W you’re confident, just like the t leaders of the pack with anything, that’s when you’re four hits and five RBIs apiece. f going to play better.” Both had an inside-the-park B Carter Neese followed home run; Worthy’s came in h Young and Worthy with four the t first inning and Young’s RBIs, while Lankert and Pat came in the last. c Neese each had three. Greer, “It feels pretty good Coleman, Eli Long and Will because I like helping the b Calhoun all plate two runs team out to win,” Young said. t each. Charlie Lumpkin had “We’re controlling the field “ one RBI on two hits, and and a playing defense well, Poochie Byrd had a firsttoo.” t inning single. Lincoln tried to chip away Alex City has now beaten at a the deficit with runs in the its opponents 42-3 in the first and second innings, but f first two games and needs Alex A City was untouchable two more wins to secure the from the opening frame. f District 5 title. Alex City had a plethora of “With 8-year-olds, we just extra-base hits. In addition to e try to keep it fun,” Coleman Worthy and Young’s roundW said. “We try not to put the trippers, Carter Neese also t pressure on or anything. We had h an inside-the-park homer just show up, have fun and and a smacked a double. play relaxed, and that’s how “We’re hitting the ball we keep it rolling with this well w ‘cause we have a lot of group.” strength,” Worthy said. s By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
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Top: Jamichael Greer runs toward home plate during an 8U All-Star game against Lincoln. Alex City won, 32-3. Bottom: Alex City’s CJ Young connects with an inside-the-park home run during an 8U All-Star game against Lincoln. Alex City won, 32-3.
Field sliced to 67 at SGA Junior Championship By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Only 67 competitors remain after the second round of the Southern Golf Association’s Junior Championships at Willow Point Golf & Country Club on Wednesday. An eagle on No. 17 put Kyle Cox, of Carrollton, Texas, in a one-shot lead over Birmingham’s Ethan Hagood. Cox, who shot a 68 on the first day, bettered his scored by two strokes to finish with a two-day total of 134, which is 10-under
par. “I actually eagled on No. 17 on a hole-out from about 120 yards away, so that was kind of a big deal, especially since all the par-3s are really difficult,” Cox said. “I actually felt like my driving was worse today, but I made up for it in my putting. I only had 25 putts today, so that was phenomenal.” In addition to his eagle, Cox also birdied on No. 2, 5, 6, 9, 10 and 13. “The course has been great,” he said. “It’s got a really nice layout and really fit my style of
play. I’ve just gotten everything to line up. My game has been really good and the course has rewarded me for it.” Another big highlight of the day was Blake Burnette, of Blairsville, Georgia, smashing his first ever hole-in-one on No. 13, a 174-yard hole. Reed Love, of Trussville, had the second-best round of the day, carding a 5-under par 67, while Austin Coggin (Vestavia Hills) and Aidric Chan (Phillipines) followed right behind with 4-under 68s.
Hagood, who was the firstround leader, shot a 69 on Tuesday but is still just one stroke from Cox. The cut off was 4-over for a two-round total. “I’m just gonna stick to my game plan,” Cox said. “I’ve been in this situation before, and I like where I’m at. Hopefully I won’t hit any numbers and continue playing well.” Thursday’s final round begins at 7:30 a.m. with the leading trio of Cox, Hagood and Coggin teeing off at 9:09 a.m.
Dadeville offers summer fun for youngsters By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Already more than 50 youngsters have traded in their video games and television sets to take part in Dadeville’s free youth sports training camp, which began Monday. The camp hosted by coach Michael Taylor takes place every Monday and Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. at Dadeville Elementary. While Taylor, a ten-year military veteran, certainly puts the kids to work, he also makes sure the kids are having fun. “For example, we did a military exercise while you’re sitting with your arms spinning out and you have to push your arms out and jump up,” Taylor said. “The way I told the kids how to get used to it is act like you’re sitting on the commode. The rest of the day was fun because they just laughed and laughed. It’s crazy for someone to say, but it’s fun.” Taylor and his host of volunteers helped work the kids through a myriad of drills, getting them used to different skills and muscles used in various sports. First and foremost, the kids begin their day with stretching. “I let them know that stretching is the most important as far as being an athlete,”
Taylor said. “It gives you core strength and you get less injuries when you stretch.” From there, they go through a number of drills, including a soccer drill with a ball tied to their waist; nine different footwork stations; a sandbag drill; a parachute running drill; baseball and basketball drills; and a set of military drills. Taylor bases his camp mostly off of the Crimson Tide Foundation/Nick Saban Football Camp in terms of making sure all kids are moving from station to station and involved in different activities. He also works closely with assistant football coach Jesse Foster, who helps with other similar camps in the area. With a youth camp this size, there’s no way Taylor can do it all himself. Many parents volunteer to help out with the camp, and he had two Dadeville football players, Ab Abernathy and Josh Taylor, also volunteering this year. Another helper is Michael Foster, the father of the late Quen Reese. “He’s a good friend of mine, but I just couldn’t find a way to talk to him about the situation,” Michael Taylor said. “I prayed about it, then called and told him, ‘If you want to make Quen happy, you need to come out here and be a father to all othese kids.” (Foster)
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Eric Ford, left, works with Dixie Grace Taylor, 6, on a basketball drill during the first day of Dadeville’s second annual youth sports training camp.
said he needed that, and he came and talked to all the parents yesterday. It was very emotional but that was the thing he needed to have some peace.” The camp is open to all youngsters, not just from Dadeville, and is free to everyone. It takes place through July 31. “Our future is our kids,”
Taylor said. “The younger you can get a kid out there – we have about 10 4-year-olds – if you can get a 4- or 5-yearold trained, the thing you can see in their future is a state championship one day. By the time they get to be in seventhor eighth-grade, they can be that athlete that really stands out.”