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County’s jobless rate falls to 3.8 percent goes back to everyone working together to provide a climate for businesses to continue to thrive,” Lake Martin Area Economic Alliance Director Don McClellan said. “It’s not just one thing, it’s just a lot of folks and agencies working hard to provide the tools to find a workforce that fits the needs of the businesses and industries that we have here.” Tallapoosa’s jobless rate was better than May’s state average which Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Friday as being 4.9 percent, down from April’s rate of 5.4 percent,

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Tallapoosa County’s unemployment fell below 4 percent for the first time in 12 years, as May’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the county was just 3.8 percent, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. That is the lowest rate recorded in Tallapoosa County since Sept. 2005. That rate is down from the 4.0 percent that the county had in April and the 5.1 percent jobless rate that Tallapoosa County had in May 2016. “That is good news and I think it all

and significantly lower than May 2016’s rate of 5.8 percent. May’s rate represents 107,364 unemployed persons, compared to 119,113 in April and 125,153 in May 2016. May’s rate represents 2,089,217 employed Alabamians, compared to 2,088,764 in April and 2,038,912 in May 2016. “Over the past three months, our unemployment rate has fallen by an impressive 1.3 percentage points. May’s figures represent the lowest unemployment rate in more than nine years and more people working now than in the last ten years,” Ivey said

in a released statement. “It is a team effort, and I sure am proud this rate decrease occurred during my first full month in office. We will continue to exhaust every effort and explore every opportunity until every Alabamian who wants a job, has a job.” The last time Alabama’s unemployment rate was at or below 4.9 percent was March 2008 when it measured 4.8 percent. The last time Current Population Survey (CPS) employment measured at or above 2,089,217 was March 2007, when it See JOBLESS • Page 3

United Way to CACC SANCTIONED Council faces big decisions help schools in Alex City during annual Landfill expansion, weeds, funds Day of Action for bass tourney on agenda By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Volunteers from the Lake Martin Area United Way will be out in force across Tallapoosa and Coosa counties on Thursday, June 22 as they participate in the annual United Way Day of Action. This year, the volunteers will be working at Stephens Elementary School, Alexander City Middle School, Horseshoe Bend School and Central Middle School in Coosa County. “Dadeville Elementary School was originally on the list, but due to the construction on the new roof, we had to bump them this year,” United Way Marketing Director Courtney Layfield said. During Thursday’s work session, volunteers will be taking on a variety of tasks, including painting, landscaping and general cleaning, though the specifics may vary some, depending on the school in question. “Over the past few years, we’ve worked at every school in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties,” Layfield said. “Before we go, the schools give us a list of things they See ACTION • Page 3

Several hot-button issues are featured on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Alexander City City Council, including expansion of the city’s inert landfill facility. 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

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Central Alabama Community College has been placed on a one-year probation by SACS. It was announced Friday.

Despite financial progress, CACC placed on probation By MITCH SNEED Editor

Central Alabama Community College has been placed on probation by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges – the agency responsible for the school’s accreditation. Financial issues was the cited reason for the sanction from SACSCOC and CACC President Dr. Susan Burrow said that they had hoped that the significant progress the school had made to address past issues would be enough to avoid

this action. The SACSCOC reports showed that the college had addressed four of six areas of concerns, and will be required to submit a third monitoring report in April 2018. “Since my arrival in 2013, CACC has taken significant steps to improve financial practices to put this chapter behind us,” Burrow said. “We are committed to continuing our work to address every lingering issue and put to rest any concerns on the part of our See CACC • Page 3

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City officials say court may be best way to end dispute over limbs By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

For the second time since 2015, a limb has fallen onto the Hillabee Street home of Gary Stone. The issue for Stone is that the limbs come from a tree that is not on his property. Stone has sought the help of city officials to help with the matter but has been told it is a civil matter. With the storms that have passed through the area in recent weeks, more limbs have broken loose according to Stone. “It broke off a week ago and hung up there and fell onto the house last night,” Stone said while pointing out the 6-inch diameter limb. In fact Stone has no trees on his property and he says the issue has been going on for a while. “The limbs have been falling off and on for 15 years,” Stone said. “One punched a hole in the fence. Two years ago, one fell and did $9,000 worth of damage that State

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Farm paid for.” Stone says the limbs are not the only problem as the neighbor has planted shrubs that are pushing over his eight-foot tall solid fence. Stone acknowledges one of the issues is how close the homes are to the property lines in the area. Stone’s home is just a couple feet from the property line. “The problem is the houses are too close to the property lines,” Stone said. “We have been through that with the city and they are grandfathered in on the setbacks.” Stone explained that he has tried to approach the neighbor about the issue. “10 or 12 years ago, I asked the neighbor to cut the limbs back but he didn’t,” Stone said. Stone says he approached the neighbor a second time about the issue but was sent a letter by a lawyer not do so again. Cliff Williams / The Outlook The neighboring property owner explained that the letter sent to Stone A limb has fall on the home of Gary Stone from a neighboring property. Stone has asked See TREES • Page 3 city officials to do something about it but officials say it is a neighbor dispute.

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DEAR ABBY: Regarding “Needs a Playmate” (Feb. 15), I agreed with your advice to 7-year-old “Jessie’s” mom to make it clear that what happened was not her daughter’s fault, and that “Jason” was in the wrong. You also addressed Jason’s mother’s unwillingness to deal with the issue. However, I don’t believe your advice went far enough. What 13-year-old Jason did was not merely misbehaving. It was an attempt at sexual molestation and a huge red flag. Chances are he has tried this behavior before, and likely succeeded. There is also the possibility that Jason himself has been a victim or has been exposed to sexually arousing material. In any case, he needs help. An investigation should occur to locate other possible victims. The appropriate reaction to something like this is to contact the local authorities and child protective services. -- CONCERNED READER IN UTAH

abuse Jessie, which is a crime. He may also have done other things to her that, at her age, she may not be able to understand were wrong. Her mom should have her examined by a DEAR ABBY Advice physician and get a referral for counseling. The police should also be notified to investigate. DEAR READER: Thank Don’t forget -- Jason has a you for raising this issue. Other younger sister who could be a readers were also concerned victim, too. that my advice did not go far He’s old enough to know his enough. Read on: DEAR ABBY: In many states, behavior is wrong, and without intervention he could repeat it. if there is a four-year age gap He may even make another between children who engage attempt on Jessie, since she in “sex play,” it may constitute lives close by. She may be at a crime. In many counties, risk for being abused again and children’s services will step in remain silent because she lost to investigate whether Jason her friend when she told her has also been abused or, more mother what happened in the likely, is watching pornography. first place. Mom: Please don’t Jason needs to be reported. Reporting this would be a good overlook this. -- NANCY IN NEW ENGLAND thing for him to ensure that he won’t eventually become part DEAR ABBY: When I watch of the juvenile justice system. videos on my laptop or phone, I -- A LITTLE SHOCKED IN usually use headphones so the DAYTON, OHIO noise doesn’t disturb others. If DEAR ABBY: That 13-yearthe video is funny, I laugh. Like old boy attempted to sexually

Mr. Marvelle Tremaine Tuck 1980 - 2017 Visitation for Mr. Marvelle Tremaine Tuck, 36, of Jacksons Gap, will be Saturday, June 17, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. The family will be holding a memorial service at Liberty Life Christian Center on Monday, June 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Apostle W.T. Traylor will officiate. Mr. Tuck passed away on

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1980 in Sylacauga, Alabama to Tommie Edd Ewing and Donnie M. Ewing. Mr. Tuck loved life and spending time with family and friends. He was a huge Oklahoma Sooners fan. Mr. Tuck spent many hours working for Mr. Donald Payne, Mr. Frank Tapley, Ms. Amanda Hoffman and Niffer’s. He is survived by his parents, Tommie Edd and Donnie M. Ewing of Alexander City; daughters, Mercedes

D. Tuck-Ewing, Teniya Tuck, and Deliyah Dowdell; brother, Wynell Tuck; fiancee, Monica R. Veasley; grandmother, Willie Ewing; mother of Mercedes, Tamitha Dowdell; special friends, Antoine Milner and Jamie Russell; and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department June 15

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City was arrested for failure to appear. • Nicholas Bryant Rogers, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for simple assault. • Kristy Ray Fuller, 50, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Burglary and criminal trespass was reported on Houston Street. • Harassment was reported in the 2000 block of Campbell Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Airport Drive. • Assault was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence was

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• Tony Ostelle Calhoun, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of controlled substance, public intoxication and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer. • James Austin Tillery, 48,of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Assault was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of a controlled substance and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported on K Street.

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would like to have done. When they formulate the list, we ask they prioritize the items. Some have fairly long lists, while some don’t have very extensive lists.” During their four hours of service, the volunteers try to tackle as much of a school’s list as they can, though there are times when they get a lot of the items completed, but are simply unable to finish everything. No matter how much or how little is accomplished, Layfield said that she feels their time spent working is very effective. “The schools are always very appreciative of what we can get done, and they’re understanding if we can’t get to it all,” she said. As of Friday morning, Layfield reported that 76 volunteers had signed up to take part in the Day of Action, and estimated that they could have around 100 in total show up on Thursday. “We prefer that people who want to volunteer pre-register for the event, but if you just show up on Thursday, we’ll find a place for you,” Layfield said. To pre-register for the Day of Action, Layfield said forms could be downloaded from unitedwaylakemartin. org, or hard copies could be picked up at the United Way office in downtown Alexander City. Registration forms can be turned in until Wednesday afternoon, at which time Layfield and others in the United Way office would begin splitting the registered volunteers into groups and informing them which location they would be assigned to for Thursday morning. Rather than gathering at the United Way office, Layfield said that all of the volunteers would just need to meet at the school they are assigned to. “I certainly hope our volunteers take pride in knowing they’re giving back to their local schools and their community,” she said. “I hope this encourages them to continue giving back to the community in any way they can.”

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 say that property values will drop significantly and that the quality of life will suffer. Following the hearing, a vote on the proposal will be the first item on the agenda. For the first time in almost a year, the council will also consider declaring 15 properties public nuisances under the city’s weed abatement ordinance. The properties being considered are: 1205 Hillabee Street, 3609 Sunny Level Cutoff, 62 Voss Road, 1112 Ridgeway Drive, 1728 Sewell Street, 1509 Maynard Street, 343 13th Avenue North, 434 Houston Street, 555 Glenwood Road, 174 Broad Street, 1477 Scott Road, 830 Scott Road, 836 Montgomery Street and 51 9th Avenue. Under the ordinance, the owners will be cited and given 30 days to rectify the issue. If they don’t take care of the problem, the city will have the problem cleared and bill the owner for the work and place a lien on the property until the bill is paid. An item that could have a big economic impact for the city will also be considered. The Alexander City

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was 2,090,126. “Fifty thousand more people have jobs now than they did last year,” Washington said. “Increased confidence in our economy is evidenced by not only that fact, but also that our employers are reporting the highest wage and salary employment numbers in almost a decade. In fact, this is the fourth highest wage and salary employment count since we started keeping records in 1939.” Wage and salary employment, totaling 2,014,600, increased in May by 13,100. Monthly gains were seen in the leisure and hospitality sector (+6,100), the construction sector (+3,100), and the manufacturing sector (+1,500), among others. The only other times wage and salary employment surpassed 2,014,600 were in December 2007 (2,026,700), November 2007 (2,022,000), and June 2007 (2,018,400). Over the year, wage and salary employment increased by 33,000, with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+7,500), the manufacturing sector (+6,300), and the education and health services sector (+6,000), among others. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 3.1 percent, Elmore County at 3.4 percent, and Cullman County at 3.5 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 10.9 percent, Clarke County at 8.0 percent, and Lowndes County at 7.4 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 2.7 percent, Homewood at 2.8 percent, and Hoover at 3.0 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Prichard at 7.4 percent, Selma at 7.3 percent, and Anniston at 5.6 percent.

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Chamber of Commerce is seeking for $85,000 to be included in next year’s budget to help bring the 2018 Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament to Lake Martin. “Earlier this year, the Chamber submitted a request for proposal for a Bassmasters Elite Series tournament and we recently found out Lake Martin and Alex City were selected to host an event in 2018,” Chamber CEO Ed Colari said. “This is a significant honor as there are only 10 Elite Series tournaments a year and the bidding

to host is extremely competitive. The Bassmaster Elite Series is the best of the best when it comes to fishing and comparable to PGA, NFL or NBA in terms of skill level in their particular field of expertise. Not only is it a fourday tournament, but they host a huge expo throughout that tends to attract thousands of spectators as well as national recognition on TV through coverage on ESPN.” Collari said that economic impact studies in communities where similar events have

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been help have been estimated to mean between $1 million and $3.8 million to the local economy. Other items on the agenda include: • A resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce for the use of city property. • Special event request for the 5th Annual Sun Festival. • Request to approve an alcohol license application for the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce for the Sun Festival.

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also included permission to allow Stone to cut the limbs and shrubbery to the property line from Stone’s property. Seeking relief, Stone invited and was visited by Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors and Building inspector Gaines Hodnett Friday. Stone believed something could be under the nuisance weed ordinance. Hodnett explained that this does not fall under the weed abatement ordinance the city has because the trees and shrubbery are not unsightly. In fact, Hodnett does not think the city can do anything in the matter. “The city does not have a law on the books to take care of this,” Hodnett said. “This is a neighbor dispute. This is going to have to be worked out with attorneys and maybe the court.”

CACC accrediting agency.” The probation term is for one year and all of the issues were classified as matters of “control of finances.” A full copy of the report was not made available Friday. Burrow stressed that the action should have no impact at all on students at CACC and stressed that the current leadership of Central Alabama Community College and the Alabama Community College System have worked diligently to resolve issues pertaining to the issues with past financial and accounting practices. Jimmy H. Baker, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, praised Burrow’s efforts to unravel the prior financial issues while leading the institution forward. He said the system office will continue to work hand-in-hand with Burrow to resolve the accreditors’ concerns fully. “We inherited this situation, but we’re going to fix it,” Baker said. “Our students, our employees, and the taxpayers of Alabama deserve nothing less.” Burrow said two previous monitoring

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reports showed significant improvement and that they will work hard to address all of the concerns raised by SACS. “The college will continue its commitment to the communities it serves to provide quality education and training programs,” Burrow said. The issues cited were mainly from audit findings for the years 2010-2013. CACC is based in Alexander City and also has a campus in Childersburg and a center in Talladega. The most recent audits of CACC by the State Examiners of Public Accounts reflected a number of improvements and shows that clear progress has been made. That audit report did show that the school failed to file and remit payments from employee payroll withholdings on time during periods in 2011, 2013 and 2014. The report showed progress and showed that the school’s internal control over major programs were sufficient. No material weaknesses were identified in the report. The college currently accredited through 2025.

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unday is Father’s Day. We encourage everyone to honor their fathers on this day for sure, but also show their appreciation every day. The origin of Father’s Day is credited to the efforts of Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, who more than a century ago aspired to create a holiday to honor fathers. She was the daughter of a single father —a Civil War veteran — who was inspired by a Mother’s Day sermon and wondered why there was no holiday for fathers. After securing support from ministers in Spokane, Washington, her idea came to fruition with the first Father’s Day celebration at the Spokane YMCA on June 19, 1910. President Woodrow Wilson was the first U.S. president to celebrate Father’s Day in June 1916, at a party hosted by his family. President Calvin Coolidge recommended it as a national holiday in 1924 but it wasn’t until President Lyndon Johnson in 1966 issued an executive order making Father’s Day a holiday to be celebrated on the third Sunday of June. The holiday still was not officially recognized until 1972, when it was acknowledged by a congressional act setting it permanently on the third Sunday in June nationwide. So much for the history. Let’s look at a job that we consider one of the most important in the world. Fathers play a vital role in our social fabric. Being a father is so much more than helping create a child. Children of both sexes need a strong male role model in their lives. Studies have shown that a child with a close relationship with their father or other adult male role model has more self-confidence. They exhibit less depression and engage in significantly less drug and alcohol use. Children with involved fathers perform better academically whether they live with them or not. While most of us are more concerned about picking the right card or gift for our dad, Father’s Day is really a celebration of the gifts our fathers have given us. It takes time, caring and commitment to foster close relationships, but the results are well worth the effort. To the dads who are able to do this, we salute you and wish you a most happy Father’s Day.

y wife, Lynn, has taken her workaday hay to the barn. She has unofficially officially retired. For the second time. After she retired the first time, she had to go back to work because yours truly was laid off. She started a new career as a paralegal and seemed to enjoy it. But problems arose at her first gig, so she found another, which turned out to be worse. Far worse. So, after a brief unsuccessful search for something else, she’s decided to focus on our three grandchildren. She deserves it. In the time we’ve been married, she’s missed work probably less than a handful of times – and most of those were due to my recent health problems. When she sank her teeth into a job, she was dedicated to it. She was legendary around the Department of Public Safety (now the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a change in name she didn’t care for) for her institutional knowledge. And her work ethic. In her latest career as a paralegal, she took to it like a duck to water and soon became indispensable to her boss. I say this to say not only do I love my wife, but I

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respect her and the world of work is worse off without her in it. The grandchildren, on the other hand, will have the joy of seeing more of their Memom and more of taking advantage of her endless love for them and her kindness. And, as a result, Memom’s days will be brighter, her steps quicker and her smiles wider. Me? I guess you’re stuck with me a while. And why not? I enjoy what I do, the people I work with and the people and the area the newspapers I oversee cover. Just the other day, I visited for a little while with Oliver and Betty Evans in Eclectic and did a story on the fruit and vegetable stand they’ve operated in Eclectic for almost 30 years. It wasn’t so much about squash and tomatoes as it was about the smiles that radiate from both of them when a familiar face drops by. It’s little things like that, people like the Evanses, that make my job enjoyable.

And it’s only in small towns – like Eclectic, Wetumpka and Tallassee – where that type of people make up the majorities. We may not always agree (as some of the email I’ve received lately about certain of my columns makes clear), but, as small towners, we agree on the most important things – the value of family, honesty and community. So, as my wife begins her retirement, I’ll still be plugging away, covering the meetings, the games, the oddball stories, the crimes – that whole jumbled bag that makes every day at a newspaper an adventure. And I plan to make a little more time when I’m able to spend with my wife and my grandchildren. Also, I plan to spend more time getting out and meeting the good people of Elmore County. I’ve learned that’s not such a bad gig. There are perks, even. I left the Evans today with a bag of juicy plums in my hand. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.

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Today’s

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“This is what the LORD says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, `We will not walk in it.’” —Jeremiah 6:16

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Officials

Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Today’s

Letters to the Editor

Noise ordinance needs to be enforced Dear Editor,

I would like to see the noise ordinance enforced in Alexander City. I live on Hillabee Street and it’s so bad – my windows rattle in my house. Busted speakers are not music. I have been asleep many nights and wake up to the disturbing busted speakers blaring. Am I the only one who feels this way?

Who feels this way? I have begged the police to come sit in my driveway and give tickets but so far that has not happened. I hope this letter will get something done. Vicky Sims Alexander City

Not so good stay at Russell Medical Dear Editor,

I am writing this letter in regards to my stay at Russell Medical Center about three weeks ago. I got very sick and had to go to the ER for treatment. After a few tests, it was determined by a very nice surgeon that I needed to stay overnight. This was the most miserable night I have ever spent. It was so miserable, I could hardly stand it. I asked for the medicine that I was taking on a regular basis. I never received it so I asked another nurse again for my regular medicine that I take daily. She told me that the medicine was not on the chart. After a not so nice reply, another nurse said it was on the chart. We must keep in mind that it was now 4:30 a.m. the next morning when she finally gave me the medicine. This should not have happened. I told several different people about this. When we are sick, we should not have to beg for our own medicine that we take daily. There are several different people that were told about this incident. The nurse was not polite and did not seem to care about it.

I know that they have a lot of people to care for, but there was no reason for this to happen. I know that she saw me during the night because I saw her peeking in the door of my room. I can tell everybody that I will not stay there and do without my medicine before laying there for six hours waiting for the nurse to bring it. If I had my car, I would have gotten up and went home. Several people were notified about this problem. If you have to go to Russell Medical Center, it might be a good idea to carry your own medicine in case you need to be taking it daily. I know that we have some good doctors and nurses at Russell Medical Center but it is the bad ones that are only there to get a paycheck that puts a dark cloud over the good ones. Just hope and pray if you have to stay overnight or a few days that you get one that is good and is there for the right reason. Sincerely, Robbie Marable Alexander City

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RODEO: The 11th Annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be June 16 and June 17 at the Alexander City Horse Arena. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the Brett Woody Bar W Rodeo will begin at 7 p.m. 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, Team 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. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The Reeltown High School Cafeteria will be open 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.

Sunday’s Events

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

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Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/. church office at 256-409-9590, from Min. Betty Reese or by contacting Gloria Boleware via Facebook. 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. On June 19-21, we will start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m. For more information call (334) 567-4264.

Today’s Birthdays

Hayden Gaines, Meagan Colley, Riley Campbell, Donna McGee, Joseph Blankenship, Betty Payne, Lauren Wilson, Gerald Neighbors, Remona Marbury and Talton Green are celebrating birthdays today.

Today’s Anniversaries

Tim and Jane Wishum celebrate their anniversary today.

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Sunday’s Anniversaries

Daniel and Kacy Booth and Kaye and Billy Johnson celebrate their anniversaries Sunday.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Flint Hill United Methodist Church is hosting Surf Shack Vacation Bible School June 19-22 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register children online through Facebook at Flint Hill UMC.

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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. Event is open to teenagers age 13-17. Movie starts at 2 p.m. and questions and discussions will be afterward. Check it out! For more information, please call Ms. Dean at 256794-0172 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.

June 23-24

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting 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.

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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 p.m. 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.

Sunday, June 25

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.

June 25-27

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.

June 25-29

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: West End Baptist Church 3040 Old Dark Rd. Alexander City is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 26 June 29 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Dinner for everyone is from 5-6 p.m. and VBS will be from 6-8 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.

Wednesday, June 28

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. Event is open to teenagers ages 13-17. Movie starts at 2 p.m. and questions and discussions will be

afterward. Check it out! For more information, please call Ms. Dean at 256794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 29

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an emergency personnel day June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with emergency personnel from the surrounding area and see their vehicles and learn about how they are important to they community.

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CHILDREN’S NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will present Children’s Native American Activities June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to teach children how to create clay pots and play Native American games. Meet at the clubhouse at the campground playground. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 30. Beyond the Mask will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Sunday, July 2

CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting its 37th Church Memorial Sunday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Robert Williams, pastor of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church in Kellyton. Pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church is Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell.

Wednesday, July 5

FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 5 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday July 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Friday, July 7

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 7. God’s Not Dead will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City

New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater

Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351

Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787

First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232

Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631

Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555

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BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

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Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512

New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends

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CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

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Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119

Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467

New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007

Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708

The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646

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Tuesday Study Club awards members, welcomes guest, installs officers, more BEVERLY THOMAS Tuesday Study Club

The Tuesday Study Club hosted by the Social Committee held their final meeting of the 20162017 year at the Adelia M. Russell Library on May 9. The meeting was called to order by 1st Vice President, Lee Stimson. The Collect for Club Women was recited and Recording Secretary, Honey Haynes, read the March meeting minutes and gave her year-end report announcing that 3 members, Martha Chapman, Margaret Fuller and Blanche Warr, had perfect attendance. Lee welcomed our guest, Mrs. Lisa Versigleo. Annual reports were given by Treasurer Lynn Grimsley and 2nd Vice President, Mary Lloyd White, who thanked Margaret Fuller for her work on the yearbook and those members who acted as hostesses and presenters. The following officers were installed:

President, Lee Stimson; 1st Vice President, Mary Lloyd White; 2nd Vice President, Honey Haynes; Corresponding Secretary, Sarah Clegg; Recording Secretary, Martha McClendon; Chaplin, Blanche Warr; Treasurer, Eleanor Childers; Parliamentarian, Molly Chapman. Honey Haynes shared the programs for the upcoming year, Extraordinary Trips Around the World. Presenters will be tour guides in different locations around the world: Rail across Siberia, Cruise the Yangtze River in China, Drive the Grand Truck Road from Pakistan to India; Ski a glacier in New Zealand and snorkel coral reefs in Polynesia; Motorcycle in Argentina; Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro; Eat our way through Vietnam; Search the Dutch Masters and More in the Netherlands. Lee thanked Eleanor Childers and her Social Committee for their delicious table of finger foods and the library for the use of their facility. The next meeting will be September 12, 2017

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Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in

Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. • Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 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 at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Kayaking Kamp returns to Dadeville STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

As kayaking continues to be one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities, it becomes increasingly important to introduce youth to water sports and experience the outdoors. With that, the third annual 4-H RiverKids Kayaking Kamp returns on June 27 and 28. The half-day program in Dadeville is designed to introduce youngsters to the world of paddle sports. The event will teach water safety, how to paddle a kayak and a two-mile float trip down Sandy Creek. The cost is $10 for 4-H youth ages 9 to 18 and includes lunch. Kayaks, life jackets and a shuttle service are provided. Date and time preference will be assigned upon registration with morning sessions running from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and afternoon sessions from noon to 5 p.m. Registration deadline is Friday, June 23. Tallapoosa County 4-H will also host a RiverKids Kayaking Lesson at Wind Creek State Park and Willow Point Cabana in Alexander City this summer. The Wind Creek event will be held Tuesday, June 20 and the Willow Point event will be on Thursday, July 27. This program teaches water safety, paddling a kayak and a two-mile float trip along Lake Martin. To participate in any 4-H RiverKids event, a parent or guardian of each youth must complete and sign the Alabama 4-H youth and parent consent form and water activities liability waiver. All completed forms must be turned in to the Tallapoosa County Extension Office prior to the event. For more information on either of these programs, visit aces.edu/Tallapoosa or contact the extension office at Top: Youngsters take part in last year’s 4-H RiverKids Kayaking Klub. This year’s club will be held June 27 and 28. Bottom: Kids learn how to tip at last year’s event. File / The Outlook 256-825-1050.

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Ongoing Events GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 4964210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING:

Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-2154499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.

COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate

Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided.

Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work

with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.

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Violence at sporting event hits home

ass shootings seem to be a nearly everyday occurrence recently. It’s almost like we’re immune to them – if the shooting isn’t close to home, or different, or especially extreme, many times they aren’t even covered by the national media. My brother recently sent me a text about a shooting in Orlando by a disgruntled employee who killed four men and one woman. I never heard anything about this shooting other than his text – not even a blurb on social media. A shooting on the turnpike back home killed two, and it got almost no coverage outside of Pennsylvania. It’s a regularity, and it’s sickening. Every mass shooting hurts my heart; every one concerns me a bit more about this country and makes me a little more scared to go outside. I’ve never been one to live in fear, but times are changing – and not for the better. But every once in a while, there’s a violent event that somehow hits closer to home, somehow makes my heart break a little more than usual. The tragedy when two Roanoke, Virginia journalists were shot on live television was especially tough for me – not only because it was from my home state, but because I got a chill in my bones when I later tweeted about how I would be going live from a radio show that evening. This week, another one hit home. A shooter opened fire on a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game. As much as I love sporting events – they are at the center of my job and I’d always rather be at an event interacting with athletes and coaches than sitting at my desk – there’s something inherently scary about them. They are full of a lot of different people, usually with not much security, sometimes alcohol is involved and an air of competitive naturally surrounds them. Can’t you imagine the headlines about a mass shooting at a high school football game? I’m sure it’s happened before and, in this world, it’s unfortunately bound to happen again. I read a column from the Washington Post’s Sally Jenkins, and one line particularly hit home: “Few things are more nakedly defenseless than a baseball outfielder standing alone on a field.” In today’s political climate with tensions about racism, sexism, homophobia and Islamophobia running high, it has become even more important in this day and age to have a common ground. Although we disagree – about sports, politics, religion, whatever – it’s essential to find peace somewhere, anywhere. And in sports, that’s where we can find peace. Obviously, we disagree. I chose Auburn, you root for Alabama. I love the NHL, you cherish the NBA. But we’re all sports fans, and that’s what matters. Sports, in my world, are sacred ground. It’s where the greats walk amongst us, especially at the high school level when we don’t yet know who could be the next Michael Jordan or Babe Ruth. Sports are a time where we can tease and ridicule each other, but at the end of day, we can sit down with a beer and a plate of wings and enjoy rehashing the best and the worst of our favorite team. At some point, regardless of the argument or difference of opinion, the violence has got to end, and there’s no reason it shouldn’t start with something we can all love. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

CACC anglers qualify for national championships By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Because of the nature of collegiate bass fishing, it’s not likely Central Alabama Community College could make a big name for itself. The team is less than two years old, and it doesn’t compete with just junior colleges like most other sports – there’s no division breakdown for bass fishing, so the Trojans are competing with the likes of Auburn, Alabama and Florida for a spot in the best tournaments. But that was no concern for Stewart Ward and Hunter Ward, who overcame the odds by placing seventh at the wildcard tournament at Lay Lake to qualify for the College National Championships. “Really, you’re not only representing yourself and your school, but you’re representing the place that you came from,” Hunter Ward said. “It’s about Alex City, Alabama, Coosa County and everyone that raised us, so we’re taking that to Minnesota and hopefully bringing it home.” The national championships will be held at Lake Bemidji in Minnesota from Aug. 10 through 12. The journey to get there wasn’t so easy, though. Although Stewart and Hunter are actually cousins, the two didn’t know each other before Hunter, a freshman, joined sophomore Stewart at CACC this fall. “When we were all signing up (for the team), I saw his name,” Stewart explained, “and I actually had to go home and ask my parents if we were related. We didn’t know each other this year.” But the two have gelled really well. The pair competed in the East Regional in Cherokee Tennessee and placed 34th out of more than

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Hunter Ward, left, and Stewart Ward pose with their fish after qualifying for the College National Championships by placing seventh at the wild-card tournament on Lay Lake.

140 teams, but still narrowly missed qualifying for nationals. “Regardless, they had a really good tournament and carried that into the wild-card tournament, which is the lastditch effort to qualify,” CACC coach Brett Pritchard said. In the three-day tournament, each team is allowed eight hours to fish and can catch as many fish as possible but bag only five for each day to be weighed in. Stewart and Hunter had the top Day 2 bag of 13 pounds, which ensured their spot in the final round after the second-day cut. In the end, they finished seventh overall, which was more than enough to advance to nationals. “We spent a couple days here on the water beforehand, and Stewart got on some fish during practice,” Hunter said. “The first day, he said we

were going to catch something, and within 10 minutes, we had filled our bag. Day 2, the plan changed a bit because the weather had changed. On the third day, we found a good spot and said we’re going to sit here all day. We caught a lot, but I didn’t know we were going to get top 10.” While Hunter and Stewart had some advantage by being on the local Lake Lay during the wild-card tournament, all that’ll change as they travel more than 1,500 miles for nationals. But, Stewart said, the strategy won’t change much – they just have to find what’s working for them. “We get on Google Earth and see what the banks are going to look like,” Stewart said. “Hunter is a shallow-water fisherman, and I’m a deep water, so that’s how we got on the fish (during the wild-card). Hunter was on a good shal-

low bite, and I was on a deep water bite. It really depends what type of fisherman you are and what you want to fish – sometimes we want to fish grass or deep water or rocky banks, it just depends.” While the goal is always to win a tournament, either way Hunter and Stewart have made a name for themselves and for CACC on this journey. CACC President Dr. Susan Burrow was impressed with what they’ve been able to accomplish in such a short period of time and what they’ve done to expose the college. Stewart said, “It’s a great honor. On that third day, me and Hunter had a good mindset and we were really hoping we would make it. It’s great that I can say I’ve competed in a national championship before.”

Locals compete in golf championship at Willow Point By AMY PASSARETTI TPI Asst. Magazine Editor

Golf is a game of both mental and physical ability, and nearly 160 teen male golfers focused those skills to compete in the 45th Annual Southern Junior Championship held at Willow Point Golf Course last week. Athletes ages 14 to 18 hailing from seven different countries and 18 U.S. states vied for the lowest score and top spot, but those who live locally or had connections to the course garnered the greatest advantage. There were Willow Point members and a handful of others who had played the course before and all agreed that knowing the course’s layout, how the greens roll and what holes it’s possible to miss on, helped with their game play. This concept was evident with the winner of the tournament, Ethan Hagood, who is from Birmingham, Alabama, but has played the course before. “I worked with my coach, we came out here to play a few times and came up with a good game plan. It was just about executing it,” said Hagood. His advice to those who haven’t played there before is to always be sure to make the fairway and not to overshoot. He said the rough is extremely thick and the course is surrounded by water, which adds an element of wind to the ball’s motion. The astounding review of all players was the excellent

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Wilson Andress competes on Day 2 of the Southern Golf Assocation’s Junior Championships at Willow Point.

shape the course was in and the beauty of the scenery. “The greens for this tournament were pure like always. They’re rolling the same way they always do. This course is never in bad shape,” said Wilson Andress from Macon, Georgia, who has been an official member of Willow Point for two months, but grew up coming to Lake Martin. “It was helpful to know where to miss it and where not to and the tricks of the greens - which ones are more fast,” said Andress. Matt Brown of Birmingham, Alabama agreed and has been a member of

Willow Point almost his whole life. He said being knowledgeable of the grains is key to a player’s short game. “You have to know the grain because if you miss it and you’re down grain, there’s not a chance you can stop it. Knowing where to miss your shot and where to aim were helpful to me in this tournament,” said Brown. The favored hole among locals seems to be 18 because many said it’s wide open, easy to do well even with a bad drive, and gives a good opportunity to end the round well. Holes 13 and 10 are considered the trickiest, even for seasoned golfers due to the

surrounding of water on 13 and the set up on hole 10. “My best advice would be just don’t go long on approach shots,” said Andress. Brown added that hole 13 is a really long par 3, and it’s easy to get stuck in a bunker to the left or in the water to the right. Without a straight shot, there is much opportunity to go wrong. In the end it all comes down to confidence, according to Hagood. “Confidence is the biggest weapon. The best thing about golf is seeing yourself getting better with each play,” said Hagood.