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Sabal Trail Pipeline nears completion By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Sabal Trail pipeline will be partially operational next week supplying gas to Florida Power and Light before becoming fully operational by end of the month. “We expect the majority of our facilities to be operational by end of next
week with the balance being fully commercially in-service by the end of June,” Sabal Trail’s Andrea Grover said. “This initial capacity is intended to provide service to Florida Power and Light to meet the start of its peak cooling season.” Just because the pipeline will soon contain natural gas does not mean the work is complete on the project.
“Sabal Trail is completing the construction of the pipeline and is restoring its rights-of-way,” Grover explained. “Sabal Trail is performing activities in preparation for being in-service by the end of June this year. There are a series of activities that need to occur and are referred to as “commissioning” the pipeline system.
“Commissioning involves testing the pipeline to ensure it will operate as designed and constructed. This is done through a controlled procedure known as ‘purge and pack.’ The purge and pack procedure evacuates air from the pipeline, fills it with natural gas and pressurizes it.” See PIPELINE • Page 9
Camp Hill man dies in ATV crash STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
A Camp Hill man is dead after an ATV crash Tuesday afternoon in Chambers County. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Troopers spokesman Cpl. Jesse Thornton said that Charlie Wallace Jr., 58, was killed when the 2008 Yamaha ATV he was operating overturned in the roadway at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday. Wallace, who was not using a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Chambers County 68 near Chambers County 48, approximately 12 miles west of Lafayette. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
Man passes thrrough town on horseback journey to rediscover America By MITCH SNEED Editor
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ike most folks, Jonathan Mallard is a concerned American who watched the endless barrage of news and opinions from talking heads that saturate cable news programs. Is America a swamp that needs to be drained? Has the moral fiber of our nation disintegrated? Was there a conspiracy with the Russians to rig the election or is the media working in concert to sandbag the new administration? Mallard, a 49-year-old Florida man, said he had listened as long as he could. Then he decided to stop listening to the television and decided to go out and figure out what is really going on in America for himself. Seventy-one days ago, Mallard climbed on the back of a 2-year-old mare named Lady and left Orlando bound for Missouri. He’s not a cowboy by trade or even an avid horseman, despite his Blackfoot Indian heritage. Mallard said it just sounded like the thing to do and his only hope for his horseback adventure was to meet as many people as he could and “see what America is really all about.” “You sit back and hear all the stuff that people are saying and you get to the point where you just don’t know what to think,” Mallard said while taking a break to let Lady graze a bit along Highway 22 Tuesday. “I heard so much stuff that it made my head hurt. “I figured the best way to know what is really going on to get out there and see for myself. From up in that saddle it’s a unique perspective, one that you just can’t get any other way. It’s been unbelievable, it really has.” Relying on the kindness of people he encounters and God’s grace, Mallard said his belief in God and the goodness of people has been See SADDLE• Page 3
The Bank Walkers headline tonight’s Strand Sessions By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Local music group The Bank Walkers will provide members of the public with live entertainment during tonight’s monthly installment of Strand Sessions. Put on by the Lake Martin Young Professionals, the Strand Sessions are scheduled to run from April to August this year. “It’s a good chance for people to come out, spend time together and enjoy some free music,” said Jacob Meacham, the Vice President of Business Development with the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Like many of the acts featured during the monthly Strand Sessions, The Bank Walkers are a local music group that has performed throughout the Lake Martin See STRAND • Page 9
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Pancake Study Break sees good turn out By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Around 20 students from the Alexander City area made their way to The Coffee Corner last Wednesday night for free pancakes, courtesy of both The Coffee Corner and Sixth Street Baptist Church. “We didn’t know what to expect,” Sixth Street Student Minister Brandon Keel said. “We did enjoy having the time to get together and party with
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The job of a law enforcement investigator changes on what seems like a daily basis. That’s why training and the sharing of information is vital to keep law enforcement professionals a step ahead of criminals. Alabama Chief Deputy Mitch Sneed / The Outlook Attorney General Clay Crenshaw Alabama Chief Deputy Attorney Gener- welcomed about 50 or so invesal Clay Crenshaw addresses attendees tigators from around the region at Wednesday’s training at CACC. to a two-day training seminar
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at Central Alabama Community College. The program, called Violent Crime Investigations: From Beginning to End, was designed to address trends, new technology and give practical real-world knowledge that will help build stronger cases when a crime occurs. “About a year ago our chief investigator Jimmy Lambert saw the need for a program like this,” Crenshaw said. “So he came up See TRAINING • Page 9
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DEAR ABBY: I’ll be retiring next year. My husband is already retired. When I do, I want to travel in the U.S. and internationally. We are healthy, able to travel and we have the funds to do it. The problem is, my husband isn’t crazy about traveling. He’ll go if I book it, but he fusses the whole time until we go. It’s not like he has to do anything. I do all the booking and packing. All he has to do is show up. I told him one of my bucket list items was to live in Mexico for a month. Because I hate cold weather, I want to live somewhere warm. Can you give me some advice on this matter? Help me change his mind about seeing the world before we are no longer able to. Or do you think I need to find a travel companion? -- BUCKET LIST IN VIRGINIA DEAR B.L.: You may need
to do exactly that, and the way to change your husband’s mind about travel might be to say it. Not everyone has wanderlust. If he’s a confirmed homebody who regards travel as a punishment instead of a privilege, you should not have to suffer for it.
to it. I don’t know what to do. If I try to vary the times, I end up forgetting to take a pill. What should I do? -- PRESCRIBED IN SAN ANTONIO DEAR PRESCRIBED: Take the medication on time as instructed by your physician. If you need a reminder, program it into your cellphone. There’s no more stigma attached to taking medication to prevent headaches than there is in taking it for any other medical reason. If you prefer not to be questioned about it, excuse yourself and do it in the restroom.
DEAR ABBY: My doctor prescribed medication to control my migraines, but I have to take the pills four times a day -- at breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime. Although I’m not ashamed, I don’t want to have to explain why I am taking the medication because I’m afraid there may be a stigma attached
DEAR ABBY: Hi. I have a problem. My best friend is moving away to a different state this summer. School is ending soon. She is my only friend, and I’m currently dating her brother. He’s the only boy I like, and she is my only friend. I don’t know what to do. I’ll be in ninth grade in a
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Ms. Gloria ‘Jean’ McDonald Funeral service for Ms. Gloria ‘Jean’ McDonald, 80, Montgomery, AL; Saturday, June 3, 2017; 10 a.m.; St. Jude Catholic Church, 2048 W. Fairview Ave., Montgomery, AL. Burial follows at Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, AL. Visitation at Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home, Thursday, June 1, 2017, 1-7p.m. Gloria Jean Myers McDonald was born on December 9, 1936, was the second of five children born to Jacob and Elmira Hester Myers. She departed this life on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, Alabama. Gloria McDonald was preceded in death by her parents: Jacob Benjamin Myers and Elmira Hester Myers, two brothers: James Augustus Myers and Winston Leon Myers. Gloria attended St. Jude Elementary and High School and graduating from there in 1954. Afterwards, she attended Alabama State
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Mary Jean Avery Payne died peacefully in a comfortably intimate hospice setting in the pre-dawn darkness of Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was 78 years old. Born in Rock Mills, Alabama as the last of five remarkable daughters (tragically, their brother died as a toddler) to the equally remarkable Harvey Roy Avery and Elma Gertrude Duck Avery. Jean was a pure soul who selflessly put everyone else before her own simple and humble concerns. She touched the lives of all with whom she crossed paths. Inspiring many people without ever hurting anybody deliberately in any way, her Christian kindness, sweet smile, and silly love of playful childlike fun belied the inexplicable burden of suffering which she endured during an honorable life in which tragedy and rough treatment were met all too often with brave optimism and a heroic reluctance to voice the slightest complaint.
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couple of months, which means I’ll have to start high school without a best friend or a boyfriend. What should I do? I’ll be all alone. -- SAVANNAH IN COLORADO DEAR SAVANNAH: Not quite! A lot of changes occur when students leave the lower grades and start high school. Even established friendships can change. When school begins, many of your classmates will be in exactly the same position as you. If you are friendly, I’m sure you’ll find others who will be open to being friendly to you.
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• Theft was reported on Highway 128. • Harassment was reported on Jones Road. • A missing person report was filed in the 900 block of Brookwood Lane. • Domestic violence was reported on 13th Avenue.
May 28
• Michael Adrienn Ellis, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. • Derek Jerel Morgan, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement. • Treasure Jean Schutz, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Colt Brandon Schutz, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. Taylor Lane Henderson, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Abigail Lauren Jones, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement and resisting arrest was reported in the Sam Lip parking lot. • Domestic violence was reported in Pecan Heights. • Domestic violence was reported on S Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 200 block of B Street. • Unlawful use of a facsimile of Department of Public Safety Identification was reported on Highway 280. • Harassment was reported in the 200 block of S Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1000 block of
She leaves behind her loving family, daughter, Franjernera Brown (Edward), Temple Hills, MD. Sisters: Hattye M. Armour, Alexander City, AL and Maxine M. Cannon (Marvin), Solon, OH. Nieces: Eulanda Thompson, Mableton, GA; Marjory Cannon, (John). Columbia, MD; Monica Cannon, Solon, OH; and Sharitta Anderson (Kofee), Montgomery, AL. Nephews: Darrell T. Armour, Alexander City, AL. Winston L. Myers, Atlanta, GA; Byron B. Myers (Regina) San Jose, CA; and James L. Myers, Montgomery, AL. Special cousins: Rozelia Harris, Mary S. Averhart and Debbie Wagstaff (William), Montgomery, AL. 2 grandchildren: Zori & Benjamin Brown. Linda and Carlton Scott who were always there lending support and encouragement. Many other relatives and friends. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Services and Ross Clayton FH
Jean Payne worked for half a century, from age 16 to age 65. She is survived by her firstborn son, Jeffrey Donald Payne (55); sisters, Frances Treadwell, Mattie Perry and Nellie Estes; as well as numerous members of her extended family. She was preceded in death by husband Lloyd Donald Payne, daughter Susan Frances Payne Monroe, grandson James Donald “Jim” Monroe, sister Ruby Dean Avery, and brother Harvey Roy Junior Avery. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com The funeral is Friday, June 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. CENTRAL at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, 5313 County Road 79, Daviston, Alabama 36256 with burial following in the church cemetery. The visitation is Thursday evening between 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St., Newnan, GA. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580
D Street. • Domestic violence was reported on South Road. • Public intoxication was reported on Sportplex Boulevard. • Domestic violence was reported in the 2800 block of Boulder Crest Drive. • Assault was reported on Big Beach. • Domestic violence was reported in the 1400 block of Washington Street. • An animal bite was reported on Hardy Road. • Burglary and violation of domestic violence protection order was reported on Greenleaf Street. • Assault was reported on Deer Trace.
May 27
• Walter James Sanders Jr., 51, of Alexander City was arrested by court disposition. • Angel Nicola Mask, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. • Joshua Dewayne Cotney, 28, of Goodwater was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol. • Domestic violence was reported in the 300 block of B Street. • Harassment was reported on 10th Avenue. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Andrew Jackson Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Houston Street.
May 26
• Quinnetta Richelle Thomas, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Charleston Lametrius Shealey, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for cruelty to dog and chaining an animal. • Domestic violence was reported on I Street.
• Criminal trespass was reported on Cherokee Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Drive. • Reckless Endangerment was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Harassment was reported in the 300 block of Central Avenue. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Highway 280. • Attempting to elude law enforcement was reported on Coley Street.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department May 30
• A resident of McDonald Drive in Opelika filed a report for unauthorized use of an motor vehicle. • Kenneth Harvey of Montgomery was arrested on an active probation violation warrant. • A resident of South College Street in Auburn filed a report for theft of property. • Thomas Lee of Notasulga was arrested on an active failure to pay warrant. • A resident of Cottage Loop in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.
May 28
• John Gwin of Starboard Circle in Alabaster was arrested for domestic violence third. • A resident of Youngs Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for property damage.
May 27
• Bradley Milner of Hall Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation. • Zachary Ponds of Morgan Street in Camp Hill
Mr. Johnny Daniels Funeral service for Mr. Johnny Daniels will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Early Rose Baptist Church with burial following Armour’s Memorial Garden. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Baby Milah Kaye B. Russell Graveside service for Baby Milah Kaye B. Russell will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Alexander City Cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support.
May 26
• A resident of Denver Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.
May 25
• A resident of Cowpens Road in New Site filed a report for theft of property.
May 24
• A resident of Camp Hill reported found property to the sheriff’s department.
Dadeville Police Department May 30
• A report was filed for assault that occurred on North Loop Road.
May 28
• Two reports were filed for assault that occurred on Freeman Drive. • An Equality man, age 29, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on a warrant for Failure to Appear.
May 27
• An Alexander City man, age 21, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on two warrants for Failure to Appear. • A Dadeville man, age 22, was arrested on Gristmill Court on three warrants for Failure to Appear. • A Childersburg man, age 38, was arrested on highway 280 on the charges of DUI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
May 26
• A Gadsden man, age 21, was arrested on highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
May 24
• A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Fulton Street.
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Claire Yearkey offers Johnathan Mallard an American flag as he rode his horse Lady along Cherokee Road Wednesday afternoon. Mallard is on a cross-country journey on horseback to rediscover America.
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reinforced. For the last two days, Mallard and Lady have worked their way across Tallapoosa County. He spent Monday night under the Highway 49 bridge at Horseshoe Bend and Tuesday night under the Hillabee Bridge on Highway 22. His journey to this point is filled with stories of people who helped him along the way, seemingly showing up at the perfect time. There was a time in Florida in the middle of a driving thunderstorm where a former rodeo cowboy spotted Mallard and offered him a place to stay to ride out the storm and give Lady a break. It was a time when the saddle he was using had caused some friction burns on the horse and the cowboy didn’t blink an eye.
“He and his wife put us up for two weeks,” Mallard said. “He helped fix the saddle, patched up the horse, gave me some saddlebags and a raincoat. He didn’t know me from the man in the moon and he opened up his home and his heart to help me.” There was a woman in south Alabama who had tack left from a time when she had horses and offered up several items to help ease Mallard’s journey and make Lady a little more confortable too. New Site’s Lynn Willis saw Mallard on Tuesday as the sun was beating down. Willis and the crew at the county road shop on Highway 22 were about to lock up for the day, but he offered up water for Lady, as well as a cool drink and friendly ear for Mallard.
“I had encountered him a couple of times as we were working and had no idea what his story was,” Willis said. “But we were at the shop and here he came again. I went out to talk to him and got his horse watered. “To hear his story was incredible. How many of us have thought about just chucking it all and taking off on a journey like that? We all think about it but few people actually have the gumption to do it. It was great to hear why he’s doing it and his passion for the country. It was refreshing to me.” Mallard talks of meals from total strangers, friendly conversations and words of encouragement from people he has met. “It’s almost like these people were sent directly to me when
I needed them most,” Mallard said. “People ask me if this has restored my faith in mankind and belief in God. No, the belief has always been there. What it has done has reinforced my beliefs and faith. I told my daughter, that people are not born evil. They may have encountered socioeconomic circumstances that have caused them to do things that are against that inherent good. I think given the chance, good will win out. I know because I see that every day out here. “As for God, it’s just amazing how he provides for you. I have no doubt that if it wasn’t for God I would have never made it this far.” As for the timeline and schedule for completion of the trip, Mallard said he has no
idea. His philosophy is a bit like that of Forest Gump. “I will get there when I get there,” Mallard said. “I have relatives in Missouri and a nephew said he may want to join me there. Who knows, we may just keep going. But man, I have seen some beautiful parts of the country already and I know there will be more ahead. “I try to find a dry place to lay my head and I get treated to an incredible movie every night when there are no clouds out away from the city lights. There’s no beating the moon and the stars that God put in the sky for us. They are beautiful, stretching from horizon to horizon as you lay down to rest.”
Public Meetings n 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. n 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. n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. n 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. n 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.
n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
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his is a great time of year to be in the Lake Martin area because groups really step up to provide events and activities that bring the community together. If you take a look at our community calendar inside today’s paper, you will quickly see proof. Tonight there is a Strand Session concert by The Bank Walkers at Strand Park. These gatherings have become occasions where people gather, visit, listen to great tunes and enjoy being part of something special. So get out and enjoy yourself. For the kids, summer reading programs are everywhere. One is scheduled at the Russell Library, one sponsored by the United Way and another is in Dadeville. The Boys & Girls Club also has an incredible summer program. There is no excuse for kids to be bored around here this summer. Wind Creek has a night hike coming up on June 9 and a Birding Paddle Excursion on June 10. If music is your thing, the area has something special for you. The 27th Annual Alexander City Jazz Fest is set for June 9 and 10. The fun starts on Friday night in Downtown Alexander City at Strand Park with Jazz funk drummer-led The Sofia Goodman Group kicks things off, followed by American musician and singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett. Then, North Carolina-based rock band Delta Rae closes out Friday night. Saturday night at The AMP on Lake Martin will feature Shadowood, The Stooges Brass Band and singer-songwriter Paul Thorn will close out the night and the two-day event. Talk about some great music and both nights are absolutely free. All that is before you even get to Independence Day where Marshall Street Church of God will once again team with the City of Alexander City for Alexander City Celebrates America. 7eventh Time Down will be the headline act which leads into the fireworks show. The event is set for Monday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m. There are also fireworks in Hackneyville and over Lake Martin. If that’s not enough, we have Sun Festival coming too. We will save that for another day, but don’t be a couch potato this summer. Get out and enjoy what our area has to offer.
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ne of my first mentors was an incredible man named John Bisagno. He was bigger than life to me. I was young and inexperienced, and he was in the prime of his life. John was the Pastor of The First Baptist Church of Houston, Texas and I was a young college student pastoring a small church 30 minutes south of Houston. When I met Bisagno, he was in his 50’s and was one of the most beloved pastors in the nation. Under John’s leadership, the church had grown from a few hundred people to over 5,000 in weekly attendance. He was the most loving, faith-filled man I had ever met. People respected John all around the world for his leadership. He was the most gifted orator I had ever heard. I studied every move he made. I wanted to be just like him. And amazingly, when we met he saw something in my young heart that reminded him of what he had been like 30 years earlier. To my surprise, Bisagno invited me into his world, and he became my mentor. One day, he asked me what I did when the phone rang at my house. (For my young readers, we all used to have only one phone, and it was attached to a wall in our
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house). I thought it was a silly question, but I told him I answered it. He said, but what if you were working on something else? I said I would still answer it. He told me I needed a different perspective. He said, “You pay for the phone. You get to decide if you want to answer it at the moment it rings or not.” He went to on to say the most successful people he knew set their agenda around what they wanted to accomplish in a given day. In their day planner, they set aside time to return calls. He was clear, “Every person trying to contact you is important, and you should return their call within 24 hours.” But, he went on to say if you think you have to jump when they say jump, then they are in control of your life. “You have to be responsible for your schedule. Interruptions will change your plans sometimes. Emergencies do happen. But as a general rule, most days need to be governed by
the predetermined tasks you have decided that need to be accomplished.” It has been 35 years since that conversation. I am happy to report John Bisagno is still going strong at 83 years old. I am grateful he was willing to pass on some of his wisdom to me. He was the perfect mentor at the perfect time in my life. Strangely, that one lesson never stuck. My whole life I have tried to be available at anyone’s beck and call. That has been a huge mistake for me. I wish I had adopted his philosophy sooner. I will be 55 years old in a few days. I think it is about time to put John’s big lesson into practice. It sounds simple. Schedule what you need to accomplish. Pencil in a block of time to return phone calls and check social media. Stop letting the phone pull you away from what you decided you would achieve today. Live your life. Be in control. Set the agenda. Work the plan. Stop letting someone else change your priorities. It’s your life. Own it. Ray Waters is a minister, a motivational speaker and a syndicated columnist.
represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee. District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Memorial Day is about love for our country America has just observed another Memorial Day. In doing so, we have tenderly shared appreciation and patriotism for our native land and the price paid for our freedoms. Yet, today, the hearts of every American should bow with grief and despair. Division fills our land with hatred and suspicion which poisons our hearts against each other. We must never forget that America is not just forests, mountains, streams, laws and beliefs. Every nation has these. What makes America is he people – of all origins and convictions. Therefore, in order to love our country and keep her strong, we must love each other for this is the only way we can truly love America. May we each remember that we are American brothers and sisters – all sons and daughters of liberty. As such, we will soon celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, which was fought for and won by our fellow Americans, patriots or every race and creed.
It has been said that America is a nation of nations. Because of this we shall in no way ever all be alike or agree on every core principle. We must realize that we are doomed to drown if we stubbornly hold to our prejudices as they drag us beneath the waters of our arrogance. Let us, in our own way, pray for and forgive each other our differences. America is like steel which is produced in greatest strength through combination of lesser elements and metals. Like the production of steel, it is this diversity, which contributes to make us stronger and even more united than could ever be achieved by our separate, adversarial identities. Therefore, we should respect and even treasure our diversity. As Benjamin Franklin once said, “We must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately.” May God Bless America and her people. Jerry W. Abbett Alexander City
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There is a move underway by the city of Alexander City to enlarge the inert landfill which would then border residential areas in the western part of the city near Pearson Chapel Road as well as be located within two to three miles of downtown Alexander City. There is a group of concerned citizens – of which I am one – that is opposed to this plan for various reasons. We are asking all citizens of Alexander City to join us in our effort to stop this move. I strongly feel that land of this use should be located as remotely as possible away from neighborhoods and especially the center of our city. It is not just our homes that will be affected. If
it was on the ballot for a vote, would you vote to have land of this use within two to three miles of downtown and bordering neighborhoods where families, some with small children, live? I think certainly almost everyone would vote against such a location. Thank God our local government is not a dictatorship, that it is a form of democracy. The group has referred this matter to an attorney to review the political and legal impacts and to assist in appropriately addressing our concerns. We hope that you will join us in making your feeling knows as well. Rick Durden Alexander City
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VBS KICKOFF: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting a vacation Bible school kickoff June 2 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The “Galactic Starveyors VBS Kickoff” will have glow in the dark games, making smores over open fire pit and checking out constellations. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: River Road Baptist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 2 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 through 11 years old. Children will be studying Galactic Starveyors. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 2. Soul Surfer will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard sale Friday June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday June 3 from 6 a.m. to noon with a bake sale and biscuits on Saturday only. All proceeds will be going to the church building fund.
June 3
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Road 20 in Equality will be hosting a leadership summit June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon. Topics include “The Importance of a Prayer Life,” “Church Etiquette” and “How to be an Effective Leader.” Speakers are Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs Johnny Walton and Rev. Chris Spivey of Walnut Grove, Mississippi. Lunch will be served. INTRO TO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting its annual Intro to Sailing class June 3 starting at 10 a.m. at the Dixie Sailing Club at 767 New Hope Church Road. There will be a chalk talk on sailing basics, a tour of the boat yard, learn to sail and a sail on a member’s boat along with lunch. Attendance is limited is to 60. Contact Keith Bennett at 334-324-9383 or email cat221@msn.com to reserve your spot. PASTOR APPRECIATION: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating the 22nd anniversary of Rev. Edward Milner and Sister Emily Milner Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the New Adka Education Building at 21 North Thornton Road, Dadeville. Guest Speaker will be Rev. David L. Benton of Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Prattville. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting a one Vacation Bible School June 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All children are welcome.
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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The New Style Baptist Church in Kellyton will be celebrating its 122nd Anniversary Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. Dinner will be served. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 132nd Church Anniversary on June 4 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Pogue, pastor of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. Everyone is invited. FASHION SHOW: Adams Chapter OES #685 Annual Fashion Gala “An Evening With The Stars” This event will be held on Sunday, June 4 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. The host will be fashion designer Mr. Lebron Spradley. Featured also will be several groups including Prince Hall OES Members, Mr. Shannon Darby and Dancing Stars of Sylacauga, Men Of Honor, Camp Hill, AL, Sistahs 4 Lyfe, Hair Artists, Designers and much more.
Entertainment will be saxophonist Mr. Deitrick Lawson of Montgomery and others. Admission will be $5 at the door only. Vendors are welcome. Portions of the proceeds will go towards our upcoming Back To School Jamboree. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy and celebrate a night of fashion and entertainment. MEN AND WOMENS DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is holding its annual men’s and women’s day Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. The pastor is Rev. G.H. Pulliam and the guest minister will be Rev. Albert Lewis Sr. of Murray Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Camp Hill.
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REVIVAL SERVICES: Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street is hosting revival services June 4 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and June 5-7 at 6:30 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Jimmy Allen.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-year-olds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School June 4-8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Baptist Church in Lafayette, Wednesday, Rev. Jimmy Thomas of Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville and Thursday, Rev. Robert Cadenhead of Macedonia Baptist Church in Gold Hill.
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NIGHT HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a night hike June 9 at 7:30 p.m. under the light of the full moon to learn about nocturnal animals and how they survive in the dark weather permitting. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 9. Mom’s Night Out will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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READING PROGRAM KICKOFF: The kickoff for the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Summer Reading Program will be June 5 at the Sportplex at 10 a.m. Cowboy Bruce, The Juggler, Miss Kit’s Bubble School, Starshine Faces, AnimalTales, Dr. Magical Ballons, Storytime, movie day, gamer’s club and a teen program with Russell Wright will be there. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SUMMER PROGRAM: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will start its summer program June 5 for children ages 5 to 12 with units in Alexander City and Goodwater. Drop off and pick up times are between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per week for the first child, $40 for the second and each additional child is $30. There is also a teen program for children ages 13 to 16 at the Buck Shaw Teen Center. The cost is $25 for one teen. Parents my drop by the administrative office or visit the website at https:// bgcoflakemartinare.wixsite.com/bgclma to register.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church is hosting revival services June 6-8 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be, Tuesday, Rev. Darrell Jordan of Macedonia
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MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday June 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. MINISTERS MEETING: There will be a meeting of ministers in the Early Rose District June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pertinent community issues, violence in the community, grief counseling and other things. Facilitators are Audrey Colvin, Sean Bland, T.C. Coley, David Wyckoff, Michael Ransaw, Frank Walker, Rev. E.L Hunter and Rev. David Russell.
CLASS REUNION: The Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1987 is having 30th Reunion Festivities June 9 and 10 in Alexander City. Contact Ben Farrow at farrocb@ auburn.edu for more information. CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1977 will be celebrating its 40th Reunion June 9 and 10. Friday, June 9 a tent will be set up at Jazz Fest in downtown Alexander City. Saturday, June 10 Jakes restaurant has been reserved. It is $25 for a single or $50 a couple with a cash bar. You can mail a check to Amy Oliver Duncan, 1415 Clubview Drive Alexander City 35010 of pay at the door.
VACATION BIBLE STUDY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School will be June 5 through June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at New Adka Missionary Baptist Church. The theme will be “the Faith Run On Course with God! All ages are welcome.
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Pipeline Grover explained that residents near some of the project sites might hear some sounds related to the commissioning. “At times during the testing procedures, the venting of natural gas to the atmosphere may be heard at select Sabal Trail above-ground facilities,” Grover said. “These will be for brief periods, and again, are standard testing procedures and pose no danger to the public.” Grover also said that work will con-
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tinue to make sure efforts to restore right of ways is completed. While work is nearly complete along the 515-mile pipeline from Alexander City to near Orlando, work is still ongoing at the Alexander City compressor station and will be going for months to come along the pipeline route. “We still have about 150 people working at the compressor station site, but we anticipate that number will continue
to decline over the next month or so,” Grover said. “Clean-up and cosmetic work is still required – even after operational.” Even after construction is complete, the pipeline will create permanent jobs and add to the local property tax revenue. “Based on a study we had performed by an independent consultant, 94 direct and indirect permanent jobs will result in Alabama,” Grover said.
The Sabal Trail pipeline travels through Tallapoosa, Chambers, Lee and Russell counties in Alabama. According to Sabal Trail, $3.2 million will be paid in property taxes in Alabama annually with $1.1 million of that being paid in Tallapoosa County. The pipeline is owned by Spectra Energy, NextEra Energy and Duke Energy.
Strand area, including at previous Strand Sessions and the Russell Forest Run. Meacham said that, when selecting musicians to play the Strand Session series, they try to provide a wide range of genres that would be well received among the public. By having The Bank Walkers at multiple Strand Sessions, there is no doubt that they are a much anticipated group of musicians.
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To provide attendees with something to eat while they enjoy The Bank Walkers, Sonny’s Hot Dogs will be set up at the park. Though there will not be other vendors with their displays at the Strand Session, Meacham said that some of the businesses that sponsor the event, including Bice Motors, the Lake Martin Area Association of Realtors and USAmeriBank may have some signage
or a table set up, with some of them possibly having giveaways for the public. Should rain be in the forecast for this evening, Meacham said that the entertainment would be moved inside to the Fermenter’s Market. Whether this month’s Strand Sessions will be indoors or out, food from Sonny’s Hot Dogs and entertainment from The Bank Walkers should prove to mean an
exciting evening for those who make their way downtown. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., and should probably last until around 9 p.m. “I want to encourage everyone to come out and support our local businesses and musicians,” Meacham said.
Pancake Though there was not a large crowd in attendance for the event, Keel said that those who were there did enjoy themselves and had a great time. “One guy told me he heard about this from a friend and wanted to come by and see what was going on. He stayed
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for around 30 minutes or so,” Keel said. “There was another guy came in, didn’t even know we were having this. He told me he hadn’t had dinner yet, so he was glad he chose to drop by The Coffee Corner at that time for some free dinner.” Keel said that he wanted to continue
“I want to extend a huge thank you to holding events like this for area students. For example, he has a tentative plan to The Coffee Corner for cooking the panhold an event on Wednesday, Aug. 9 as a cakes and for their partnership with us in way to celebrate returning to school and general,” Keel said. also kick off the fall semester Bible study sessions he leads at The Coffee Corner on Wednesday nights.
Training with the program that is being presented here. We have done this all over the state and this is the 10th one that we have done. The great thing about it is that it is free to the departments, there isn’t a lot of travel involved and it really covers a lot of ground.” Crenshaw wasn’t kidding, it covered items that will help investigators from the time they get to a scene until the jury reaches a verdict. Topics included: • Initial response to crime • Crime scene and the response to major crimes • A prosecutor’s take on crime scenes • Electronic evidence collection and preservation • Cold case investigations • Crime scene practical exercise Crenshaw said the electronic evidence is a particular hot topic with investigators. “Preserving and collecting electronic
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evidence is something that investigators are finding more and more as they investigate cases,” Crenshaw said. “The session goes through what to do, what not to do. It covers how to secure warrants to collect data from electronic devices and what all can be collected. Electronic evidence is becoming more and more important in criminal investigations these days. We’ve found this to be extremely helpful to investigators who have taken the course.” The training was co-sponsored by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Jimmy Abbett welcomed the attendees Wednesday. “We really appreciate all the interest from our area and are glad we were able to have it here in Tallapoosa County,” Abbett said. “I think everyone will walk away with a multitude of things that they can use right away.”
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OUT AND ABOUT What did you do for Memorial Day? “My dad cooked some chicken and ribs, and we invited some of our family down.” -Bradley Fuller
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McAnally “I went to the lake with my family.” -Catie Radney
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Camp Seale Harris returns to Camp ASCCA JOE MCADORY Columnist
Bama-FSU kick off incredible schedule for college football
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ou’ve got to hand it to the schedule-makers for giving us Alabama-Florida State to kick off the college football season on Sept. 2. Teams who are expected by many to compete in the playoffs sometimes play each other in the playoffs – not four months prior. Granted, this won’t be Jameis Winston’s Seminoles, nor will this be Reuben Foster’s Crimson Tide, but both teams are talented enough to make another deep run into December. Alabama-Florida State is just one of several crucial games on the SEC schedule this season, even though this one’s out of conference. It’s big for Alabama, which has pretty much been the flagship program of the conference since 2008, minus a few hiccups along the way. What are this year’s other premier SEC-related contests? Let’s review them chronologically: Sept. 9: Auburn at Clemson. Should Clemson win, this game becomes far less relevant nationally. If Auburn wins this non-conference showdown, then it serves as a wakeup call that Gus Malzahn & Company might really be as good as some advertise and could be a player on the national scene. Sept. 16: Tennessee at Florida. This has been an SEC East landmark game since Steve Spurrier and Phillip Fulmer patrolled the sidelines in the 1990s. Lose and you’ve got an early hole to climb out of – creating a mustwin game vs. Georgia. Sept. 30: Georgia at Tennessee. You’d think after having its heart ripped open in Athens last season and blowing a 17-point lead in Knoxville two years ago that Georgia has this one circled. Payback’s on Georgia’s mind. Oct. 7: LSU at Florida. Not divisional rivals. Not even natural rivals. But they meet each season and this series keeps getting more entertaining. Last year’s hurricane rescheduling drama fueled some hate and turned their late-season showdown into a grudge match. This could be more of the same. Oct. 14: Auburn at LSU. Auburn has not won in Baton Rouge since Damon Duval’s crazy fake field goal for a touchdown in 1999. For Auburn to remain relevant on a national stage, beating the Bayou Bengals to kickstart a three-game road trip (Arkansas and Texas A&M follow) will be important. Oct. 28: Florida vs. Georgia. Assuming both beat Tennessee, this will be the de facto SEC East championship game. Throw high stakes into this rivalry and you’ve got a showdown made for CBS. Nov. 4: LSU at Alabama. Remember when these two played in the “Game of the Century” in 2011? It truly was, with LSU winning, 9-6. Since then, Alabama has owned the Tigers. Beating Alabama in Tuscaloosa would be a signature win for Ed Orgeron in his first full season. Nov. 11: Georgia at Auburn. Both teams could still be players on the national scene coming into this one. It’s safe to assume Auburn fans are eager to beat the Bulldogs, which have won nine of the past 11 meetings. Could this be an SEC Championship Game preview? Nov. 23: Alabama at Auburn. The aforementioned GeorgiaAuburn game will not be an SEC Championship Game preview if Nick Saban has anything to say about it. If Auburn’s Jarrett Stidham is as good a quarterback as people believe, then this should be an outright dogfight. Two other games, Alabama at Texas A&M on Oct. 7 and Tennessee at Alabama on Oct. 21, almost made my cut. The “Third Saturday in October” used to be huge, but Tennessee has turned sour in recent years and most games with Alabama have been blowouts. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Each year, Southeastern Diabetes Education Services brings its largest overnight camp to Alexander City’s Camp ASCCA and once again, Camp Seale Harris is coming to the area. SDES’ mission is to “educate, encourage and empower children with diabetes and their families,” according to its website, and Camp Seale Harris provides week-long, day and weekend sessions to youngsters for a medically-supervised camp experience. Its Senior and Junior Camp, which is held annual in Alex City, is its largest throughout the year. “When Camp Seale Harris started, it was only 15 campers, and over the years, as the number of children with diabetes has increased, we’ve moved to different locations over the years,” SDES executive director Rhonda McDavid said. “We’ve been at ASCCA for 25 years or so, primarily because of the size of the accommodations and the activities we can offer.” Beginning with a family weekend starting today through Saturday, Camp Seale Harris hosts its Senior Camp, for youth ages 13 to 18, from June 4 to 9 then its Junior Camp from June 11 to 16. Because of ASCCA’s location on Lake Martin, the camp can offer activities from swimming, tubing and watersliding to canoeing and fishing. Other activities for campers will include riflery, archery, mini golf, hiking, sports, ziplining and arts and crafts. “The big reason we’re at ASCCA is because of the activities they can offer,” McDavid said. “Plus, Lake Martin is the prettiest lake in the world. The size of ASCCA also lends itself well to Camp Seale Harris’ needs. In addition to 144 campers for both Senior and Junior week, McDavid estimated about 70 staff members – from volunteer nurses and doctors to nutritionists and counselors – need to be accommodated. Most of the campers have Type 1 diabetes and the majority are from Alabama and even a few are from Tallapoosa County. In addition to fun activities, each camper is also offered daily educational services on living with diabetes. Although there is a cost associated with the week-long camp, McDavid said more than 70 percent of campers receive financial assistance. “Nobody is ever turned away for inability to pay,” she said. SDES is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Samuel Eichold in Mobile, and Camp Seale Harris, which began in 1949, was named for Dr. Seal Harris, a renowned endocrinologist.
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Top: A trio of campers play baseball at Camp ASCCA during last year’s Camp Seale Harris Senior Week. This year’s camp will be held from June 4 to 9. Middle: A handful of campers fish off a dock at Camp ASCCA during last year’s Camp Seale Harris Junior Week. This year’s camp will be held from June 11 to 16. Bottom: A camper participates in an obstacle course at Camp ASCCA during last year’s Camp Seale Harris Senior Week.
Trent Thrash signs with CACC
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O Wednesday evening, Reeltown’s Trent Thrash had a signing ceremony for committing to play baseball at Central Alabama Community College. Also On a third baseman and rightfielder for the Rebels, Thrash will most likely just pitch for CACC. “It’s closer to home, and I’ve always wanted to go to CACC,” T Thrash said. “I want to get my education and go somewhere better after that.” At the signing, Thrash, seated second from left, was joined by front row, from le left, his dad Ted Thrash, stepmom Marlana Thrash, brother Blake Thrash, sister Sara Hadden; back row, principal Tom Cochran, CACC assistant coach A Austin Bembnowski, Reeltown coach Mike Jones, athletic director Matt Johnson and sister Grayci Hadden. “A couple schools were after him; he’s got a ppretty reliable arm,” Jones said. “He played football, so he wasn’t in a year-round throwing program like he’s going to be in college, so you’re going to see in increased velocity. It wouldn’t surprise me if he gets up to the low or mid 90s. When he puts on more muscle in his lower half, you’ll see his velocity change.”