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Concerns over landfill grow With full capacity in sight, alternate inert debris options needed By MITCH SNEED Editor
When it comes to things that matter to most residents, a landfill to handle inert materials like limbs, brush, lawn clippings and construction scraps doesn’t rank high on the list.. Alexander City Public Works Director and City Engineer Gerard Brewer said that as long as the truck comes on schedule, picks up items by the
curb and hauls them off, they give little thought to where they go after that. “There is no question that the brush pickup is the service, of all of the 22 operations that we have, that residents keep a close watch on,” Brewer said. “If we get off schedule or there is an issue, you can bet that the phone is going to ring.” In Alexander City, residents are lucky enough See LANDFILL • Page 6
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Alexander City missionary dies after battle with malaria
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Alexander City missionary Myron West, a member of Alexander City’s Sixth Street Baptist Church who had been serving in northern Uganda as a missionary for Birmingham’s Four Corner Ministries, died Tuesday at UAB Hospital, according to Matt Haines, pastor at Sixth Street Baptist. West, who contracted malaria four months ago, died surrounded by family at 1:08 p.m., Haines said. “I got a call this morning that his vitals West had really changed, that he’d taken a turn for the worse,” Haines said. “The family knew it would be a matter of hours, but they weren’t sure if it would be one, three or six. I got the call that he had died at about 1:30.” West lived approximately 10 days with just a tracheotomy tube and an IV after being removed from life-supporting equipment, as he had indicated was his wish in his living will. West leaves behind his wife, Holly, and children Ryan and Rachel, among other relatives. Haines said West was “a pastor’s dream.” “Myron loved the Lord and the See MYRON • Page 6
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Christopher Collins, left, who will be a sixth-grader at Radney, and Brandon Smith, who will be a freshman at Benjamin Russell look over a Lego robot they built for races at the CACC STEM Camp Tuesday.
BUILDING A FUTURE Robotics competition spurs interest in CACC STEM Camp By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
It’s becoming more and more popular with school-age children and it has proven a sure-fire way to get them engaged in the STEM disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math. It’s robotics. And the robots built by the 26 kids at the current session of STEM camp at Central Alabama Community College were the stars of the show on Tuesday at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the CACC campus. “I think I figured it out,” said Braxton Lashley, a rising senior at Central High
School in Coosa County, who was puzzled as to why his speedy robot kept pulling to the left. “If I push here, it loosens this up. I think it’s been getting stuck and causing it to pull.” Lashley’s robot was competing against those put together by 12 other teams made up of students from Radney Elementary, Stephens Elementary and Faith Christian Academy in Alexander City, Dadeville High School, Horseshoe Bend High School and one homeschool student. Each of the two-person teams constructed a robot from Legos, a brick (or CPU, computer programming unit), gears and See CAMP • Page 5
With money tight, the town of Camp Hill Council decided it could not afford not to try for a competitive grant to work on its sewage lagoon. The council heard from grant writer Larry Monroe of Monroe and Associates at Monday’s meeting about the Community Development Block Grant Program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) administers the program. “Camp Hill can get up to a $350,000 grant,” Monroe said. “And with the decline in population to 981, the town qualifies for a no-match grant.” Monroe explained that the grant is scored and that offering some match helps. Also, the project being at the sewage lagoon helps with scoring too. Monday’s meeting also served as the public hearing for the grant application. “By putting some match money in helps,” Monroe said. “Even a small match shows that you are buying See GRANT • Page 6
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Dadeville Lake Fest set for Saturday at New Water Farms By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer
The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Lake Fest is set for Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Water Farms on Lake Martin and will feature something for everyone, according to Linda Andrews, executive administrator for the Dadeville Chamber. New Water Farms is located at 460 Civitan Road in Dadeville. “We decided to co-host Lake Fest with New Water this year,” Andrews said. “They have a great facility on the lake and they also offer some great products.” New Water Farms is a part of New Water Ministries and operates a 22-acre facility at the old Camp Civitan in Dadeville. The farm is known for its local honey, berries and baked goods. Andrews said that Lake Fest will fea-
City landfill employee Richard Brazzell works Monday to disperse debris. Estimates show that the facility could reach full capacity in as little as three years.
ture vendors of arts and crafts, food vendors and activities for children. Among the arts and crafts that will be available are hand-forged knives, pen-and-ink drawings of historic places around the area, handmade wood furniture, pottery and “jewelry made from paper by women in northern Uganda,” Andrews said. She said food available will include snow cones, fried pork skins, pita hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs and kettle corn, among other treats. “We’ll have activities for the kids, too, including a bouncy house, a slide and someone making animal balloons,” Andrews said. “And admission is free,” she added. “All anyone has to pay for is their food and whatever they might buy from any of the vendors.”
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47 years at Carlisle Drugs. She is survived by her daughters; Cindy McAlpin, Christie Westbrook; daughter-in-law, Mattie Miller; grandchildren, Robert Miller, Lynn Miller, Buddy Westbrook, Bobby Westbrook, David Ellerbe, Nikki Thompson; brothers, Larkin Rape, John Rape; and twenty great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Ellis McAlpin; parents; son, Robert Miller; brothers, Fred Rape, Charlie Rape, William Rape; sisters, Dorothy McClendon and Jewel Pitts; grandparents, Charley and Cornelia Rape and grandparents, Alec and Ella Baker. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital, 1600 7th
Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, in honor of Katlyn Miller. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral Service for Mrs. Katie Rape McAlpin, 85, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill will officiate. Burial will follow in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. McAlpin passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1930 to Fredrick C. Rape and Lessie Baker Rape. Mrs. McAlpin was a faithful church member and loved her church family dearly. She worked for
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Allen Walt Willoughby, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for statutory rape. • Billy Bruce Vickers, 73, of Alexander City was for public intoxication. • Theft was reported on Rebecca Avenue.
June 16
* Arvin Cook, 53, was arrested for simple assault. • Vincequella Cortest Johnson,43, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for domestic violence. • Criminal mischief was reported on J Street. • Harassing communications was reported in the 700 block of Pamela Circle.
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• Teresa Black of Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested for two failure to pay child support warrants. • A resident of Highway 63 North in Goodwater filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Goodwater Road in Goodwater filed a report for criminal mischief.
June 19
• Brooklyn Karr of Alexander City was arrested for four counts of failure to comply with court orders. • A resident of County Road 89 North in Camp Hill filed a report for theft of property.
• A resident of Antitoch Road in New Site filed a report for assault. • A resident of Washington Blvd in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Notasulga Road in Notasulga filed a report for domestic violence and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. • A resident of Pearson Road in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Notasulga Road in Notasulga filed a report for criminal trespass.
June 18
• A resident of Highway 49 South in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • Ashley Mann of Montgomery was arrested for an active failure to appear child support warrant.
June 17
• A resident of Highway 22 East in Wadley filed a report for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. • Timothy Ussery of Valley was arrested for an active failure to appear public intoxication. • Tammy Settles of Alexander City was arrested for active failure to appear child support warrants. • Bobby Jarvis of Tallassee was arrestedfor a n active failure to appear public intoxication. • A resident of Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Highway
50 in Dadeville filed a report for criminal trespass. • Vincent Bias of Alexander City was Alexander City was arrested for driving while revoked. • James Dyson of Dadeville was arrested for driving under the influence. • Marcus Maddox of Camp Hill was arrested on two active failure to appear child support warrants.
June 16
• Lorene Porter of Lincoln Heights in Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear chemical danger to a child. • Milira Marbury of Jacksons Gap Way in Jacksons Gap was arrested on a grand jury indictment for chemical danger to a child.
June 15
• A resident of Talhiem Street in Auburn filed a report for theft. • Richard Osborn of Highway 199 in Tuskegee was arrested for two child support warrants.
June 14
• Keven Brown was arrested at the Dadeville Courthouse due to outstanding warrants through Tallapoosa County for failure to pay child abuse and theft of property first. • A resident of Wood Duck Point in Jackson’s Gap file a report for found property. • A resident of Highway 49 South in Tallassee filed a report for domestic violence harassment.
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Best friends in Alabama House are lifetime buddies from childhood O ne of my most cherished lifetime memories is the almost two decades I served in the Alabama House of Representatives. It was because of the lifetime friends made during that era. The House was not as partisan as it is today. This day and time it seems like legislators do not mix and mingle with different party members. They get in their caucuses and stay put. When I was in the House, although we were of different parties, we all got along regardless of whether we disagreed on issues. My seatmates were my best friends and still remain my buddies. Seth Hammett, Jimmy Holley and Mr. Pete Turnham were great friends. We represented similar districts and we all voted pretty much alike. It is a fun and exhilarating experience now to visit the House and see old buddies and meet the new members. My most treasured friend in the House now is Steve Clouse from Ozark. We have been lifelong friends. In fact, I have never not known Steve. His mom and mine were best friends
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growing up together in Troy. We used to play together as boys, although Steve is quick to point out that I am four years older than him. I am not sure our mothers did not get together and name their children the same names. Ironically, I had a sister named Kay and Steve has a sister named Kay. We represented adjoining districts within Pike and Dale counties. People would get us confused and still do because our names are so similar. Steve has done a stellar job in the House. He has represented Dale and Houston counties with distinction for the past 26 years. He is chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and has done a yeoman’s job. Even though I am a little prejudiced, I believe that Steve is the most outstanding, diligent and ethical member of the House. He leads an excellent Wiregrass delegation comprised of Paul Lee of
Dothan, Donnie Chesteen of Geneva, and Dexter Grimsley of Henry County. Victor Gaston of Mobile came to the House with me in 1982. Therefore, he has now been in the House for 34 years. Victor serves as speaker pro tem and will move up to speaker with the conviction of Mike Hubbard. Victor has mentored a good many young legislators. Richard Lindsey from Cherokee County also came with me to the legislature in 1982. He is a good man and a real gentleman who always greets you with a smile. John Rogers is also one of my buddies from the class of ’82. He has made his mark for 34 years. He is always quick with a smile and handshake. In fact, when I was in the House I started an informal fraternity that was nonpartisan. John always remembers and gives me the fraternal handshake. Alvin Holmes from Montgomery is the dean of the House with 42 years of seniority. Alvin has made his mark on Alabama political history. There are two members remaining in the House who came in 1978, thus giving
them 38 years of service. Ron Johnson from Talladega County has made a mark as a health specialist in the legislature. James Buskey of Mobile has been a real leader. He is very well-respected and one of the men I revere in the legislature. He is diligent, calm and humorous. Some of us refer to him as “Admiral”. Steve McMillan from Baldwin County is one of my all-time favorite legislators. He has represented his county for the past 36 years. Baldwin has changed and grown exponentially during the past four decades Steve has represented them. Steve’s brother John McMillan is the agriculture commissioner. Both are known for their integrity and class. Mike Hill is another one of my favorites. He has represented Shelby County for 30 years. He, like Steve, represents one of Alabama’s fastest growing and now largest counties. Like McMillan in Baldwin, Hill is a native Shelby Countian. He is always positive and upbeat. There are several more old friends I served with who are still in the House – Howard Sanderford from Huntsville, Thomas
Jackson from Thomasville, Laura Hall from Huntsville, Johnny Mack Morrow from Red Bay, Kerry Rich from Marshall, Jim Carns from Jefferson, John Knight from Montgomery, George Bandy from Opelika, Thad McClammy from Montgomery and Chris Pringle from Mobile. One of my all-time favorites is Marcel Black from Tuscumbia. He has now been in the House for 30 years. We are almost exactly the same age. We went to
Boys State together. He has been an outstanding legislator and has made his mark on Alabama politics. He is also a heck of a good lawyer and a good friend. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.
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appy birthday to Lurie Nolen on Saturday at Chapmans’ Nursing Home in Alexander City. “Miss Lurie” was 100 years old and had a great time celebrating with relatives and friends. She is still a pretty lady who loves the Lord and her family, plus New Siters where she lived before going to the nursing home. God bless this lady whom everyone in New Site loves and remembers. Her hobby was sewing and Miss Lurie was on of the best. Also, her cakes and all foods were delicious. Her caramel cake melted in your mouth because it was delicious. Happy 100th birthday Miss Lurie! Bryan and I were surprised by a gracious student on Friday. Yes, James Stowes of Aberdeen, Maryland came by for a visit with us. His parents, the late P.C. Stowes and his mother had a wonderful family whom all people loved. Sadie and the late Mosey Sherum of Daviston had three granddaughters to graduate in May. Scott and April Stewart and Krislyn of Wadley had Kaley Maranda graduate from Auburn University with a elementary education degree, and Kelsey Megan graduated from Wadley High School. Terry and Melinda Scott and Addison of Headland had Ashton Leslie graduate from Headland High School. On May 28, we all, along with Sadie’s oldest daughter, Diane Holmes,
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and her son Jer and Kaley’s boyfriend, Brandon Pugh, that also graduate from Auburn University, went on a seven-day cruise to the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maarten for their graduations. Patrick Bryan Moody of Prattville spent Friday night in Alexander City with his parents, Clint and Penny Moody. He spent Saturday with
Bryan and me. We ate dinner at the General’s Cafe and we enjoyed the good food together. Happy Father’s Day to everyone who could be together and enjoy yourselves. Keep Farrell Tidwell in your prayers as he has surgery on Thursday. He is a precious man to everyone. Please remember Lavan Oliver, who is in Birmingham very low in the hospital, in your prayers. We love you, Lavan, and New Site is praying for you. Evie Nolen has been sick, but she is doing somewhat better. She needs
your prayers. Smile and know the Lord loves you. The Jones Reunion was recently held at the New Site City Hall Social Room. Many people were there eating delicious food and loving the “togetherness” with their loved ones – and these people love their relatives and friends. Yates is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of New Site and writes about the events and people of the New Site area.
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The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host a book sale in the library basement at 205 North West Street from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16. The Friends will supply plastic bags for you to fill to the brim for $5 each or buy two bags and get the third one free! Books include fiction, non-fiction, classics, art, romance, cookbooks, decorating, self-help, religion, history and politics, beautiful coffee table books, and books to read to your children this summer. We also have several boxes of books recently donated for children and young readers. All proceeds go to improve the library. Call 256-825-7820 for information.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 22 -23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring a family member or friend. The van will be running. Just call ahead of time at 256-234-5513 or Sister Walker at 256392-4360.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting vacation Bible school June 24 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for ages 3 to 11. A meal will be provided.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and June 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please join as we enjoy Joy in Jesus.
June 25
LAKE FEST: New Water Ministry is hosting Lake Fest June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with arts and crafts, food vendors and more. The event will be at New Water Ministry, 460 Camp Civitan Road, in Dadeville. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for non-members. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover dogwoods, pink and white. It is good for beginners or advanced watercolor artists and is led by Dottie Holdren. Supply list is given on payment of workshop. Call 256-377-4918 with questions. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a family game night June 25 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. CHOIR ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is having a combined choir anniversary June 25 at 5 p.m. MUSTER DRILL: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a muster drill June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors will get a front row seat to what it was like for militia members during the Creek War of 1813-14 and the War of 1812. At 11 a.m. Michael Seibert from Southeastern Archeological Center will provide a presentation on the many techniques used to identify the location of Creek barricades used during the battle of Horseshoe Bend. RABIES CLINIC: Dr. Caldwell of Animal Care Center in Dadeville is hosting a a rabies clinic at the Daviston Fire Department from 7:30 a.m. to 8:15a.m. in New Site at Hall Propane from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and in Perryville across from East Building Supply from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
June 26
MANN FAMILY REUNION: All descendants of John Branch Mann will meet the fourth Sunday, June 26, for the 99th family reunion at Rocky Mountain Primitive Baptist Church. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a covered-dish lunch to follow at noon. There will be more fellowship to follow in the afternoon. The church is located three miles southwest of Daviston on County Road 79. For more information contact Judy Burgess at 256-2166108. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: GAP Fellowship Church at 1600 Highway 22 West is celebrating Friends and Family Day June 26 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Pastor Curtis Seals of Lily Hill Missionary Baptist Church. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp
Hill is celebrating the 10th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Gary and First Lady Petrena Hardy June 26 at 2 p.m. Pastor Shawn Jones Sr. of The New Thing Empowerment will be the guest minister. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Word of Truth Ministries is hosting 10th anniversary services for Pastor and Elect Lady John L. Cook Jr. Sunday, June 26, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speakers are Bishop and Elect Lady Larry Johnson of Temple of God Church.
June 27
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Haven Memorial United Methodist Church. The church building is at 354 Christian Street. All Christian ministers are invited. There will be a report from the nominating committee. Plans will be made for a prayer vigil to be sponsored by the association. Renewing a prison ministry will be considered. At each meeting there is time for sharing news from churches, mutual encouragement, and intercessory prayer. For more information contact Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256234-3371.
June 27 - July 1
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Faith Temple Church and Faith Christian Academy present Vacation Bible School 2016 “Barnyard Roundup” Monday June 27 through Friday July 1 fro 8 a.m. until noon each day. The children will explore five Bible accounts that show how Jesus graciously gathers us together to be with Him – with His abundant provision and saving protection now and forever. For ages K-4 through sixth grade.
June 29
OPEN HOUSE: Bodyworks Massage and Spa is hosting an open house June 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2828 Dadeville Road in Alexander City.
July 2-3
ARTI GRAS: Russell Lands is hosting Arti Gras at the Russell Lands Town Green July 2-3.
July 7
STRAND SESSION: The Lake Martin Young Professionals are hosting Rexton Lee for the next Strand Session at Strand Park, July 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
July 9
GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a gospel singing July 9 at 6 p.m. with the McKameys. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast July 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate with pancakes, sausage and/or bacon. All you can eat dine in with to go plates available.
July 10
MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Men and Women day July 10 at 2 p.m. Special guest is the Rev. Dr. George C. McCulloh of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. REUNION: The Willoughby reunion will be Sunday July 10 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are welcome.
July 10 - July 13
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 10 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a kickoff party and pre-registration July 9
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July 17
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchet Spring Baptist Church is celebrating its 109th anniversary Sunday July 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Fredrick Jemison of Tallasahatchie Baptist Church in Childersburg.
July 22-23
RODEO: The Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area is hosting its 10th annual Lake Martin Area Rodeo July 22 and 23. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The PCA-sanctioned rodeo is run by Brett Woody, Bar W Rodeo Company.
July 29 - July 31
BEREAVEMENT CAMP: Camp I Believe will be at Children’s Harbor July 29 - 31. It is a bereavement camp for children ages 7 - 14 that have lost a loved one. It is an overnight camp and is free for qualifying applicants. Contact Julia Bassett at Julia. Bassett@gentiva.com.
July 30
SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a finale for the summer reading program July 30 at the Sportplex Gym at 10 a.m. with games and a kids lunch.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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Camp wheels. The students had to program the robot to travel straight the length of a 20-foot lane and stop inside a three-foot box. Robots that had a piece fall off or that crossed a lane boundary completely were disqualified. After several heats of four robots each, the winning teams were given 10 minutes to alter or repair their robots prior to the finals. It seems simple enough, but, apparently, it’s not. The robot creators all were required to take their projects through numerous paces to get them to work as they wanted – and some were never entirely successful. Some, like Lashley and team DAT, made up of brother and sister Levi and Lauren Krause, also from Central Coosa, built their robots for speed. Others were sure that slower and steadier would win the race. One follower of the slow and steady philosophy is J.P. Stark, a student at Faith Christian Academy, who won the competition.
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“This is my first year at STEM camp and my second year doing robotics,” said Stark, whose teammate, Dylan Palacios, had left by the time the competition rolled around. “The gears are the most important thing. “Our school had our own robotics team and I decided to join. I was pretty good at it, so I just kept on doing it.” Asked which of the stem disciplines he finds most helpful in his robotics competitions. Stark said, “Math helps. A lot.” Other teams in the top four of the robotics race were brothers Brodie and Jordan Holman from Stephens Elementary School in second place, the Krause siblings from Central-Coosa in third place and Coosa seniorto-be Lashley in fourth place. Three of the top five finishers were from Central-Coosa, most of whom registered for the camp since last Monday when Nick Nicholson, a retired CACC physics
professor who led the camp and the competition on Tuesday, mentioned it at a community club meeting to Andi Wilson, a candidate for Coosa County superintendent. “I was at the Smyrna Community Club meeting between Hackneyville and Goodwater and mentioned the STEM Camp to Andi and said that we’d love to have some students from Central participate,” Nicholson said. “It worked. We’ve got nine students from Coosa in camp this week.” Nicholson and Anthony Hart, who teaches engineering in the Benjamin Russell career tech program, were both pleased that more than a third of participants in this week’s camp are girls. “I’ve had four girls in two years of teaching engineering at Benjamin Russell,” Hart said. “It’s good to see so many girls out here participating and having fun. Maybe that will mean that I’ll start seeing more female students in my classes in the future.”
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Braxton Lashley, a rising senior at Central of Coosa County, watches his robot in test runs at the Betty Carroll Graham Technology Center.
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Travis Smith, left, and Devin White try to figure out the programming of their robot moments before they were set to race.
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to have that service as a part of their municipal service package. The debris is picked up at the curb every two weeks and hauled to the city’s existing inert landfill on North Central. Even though Brewer and others have been telling city leaders for at least three years that the 13 active acres used at the facility are nearing capacity, there has been no solution for a new facility found. An attempt to purchase new land hit a roadblock due to budgetary concerns. Using city-owned property along Knight Road just outside the city limits was nixed by a vote of county commissioners last year. So right now, there is no movement, unless you consider the work of the dozers at the current landfill where they are getting close to filling up the remaining area with debris. “I know some people think I am just crying wolf,” Brewer said. “But when we started this process of looking for a site two years ago, there was five to seven years left. Now we are looking at three years or maybe four and a half if we are very lucky. We really need to be finding a spot soon.” Three years is a long time. So why the rush? When it comes to landfills, there is no way to rush the reams of governmental paperwork and the series of bureaucratic hoops required by the state and federal agencies that have to sign off on a new facility. “I have researched it and talked with others who have gone through the process,” Brewer said. “From the geophysical survey once you identify a site, to the approval by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management and all of the other tests, there is no way to cut that down to less than three years. And even then, that only works if you have a plan in place and there are no issues that pop up along the way. “That’s why I think it needs to be something we are looking at now.” Brewer added that the soonest a landfill could be up and running would likely be 2019, if they started the
process today. The land around the current site is filled with rock formations, so expansion there isn’t an option, Brewer said. An inert landfill is in no way, shape or form a traditional garbage dump. No household or commercial garbage is allowed. Instead it would be for limbs and leaves and construction debris. The temperature on Monday reached 93 degrees. On a 30-minute visit, there was no smell of rotting garbage. Instead workers cut grass and that smell blew with the wind and only the faint sounds of a dozer operating at the bottom of the bowl could be heard. One concern is traffic that would come to the area around a new site. Brewer said that studies show that the traffic would only mean an additional 17 cars per day on the road and if it were doubled to account for round trips, the landfill would only mean a 10 percent increase in traffic. Richard Brazzell operates heavy equipment at North Central. He said a busy day means maybe 20 loads dropped off there. “Most people don’t even know we are here,” Brazzell said. Brewer said that the recent countywide cleanup day saw dumpsters filled quickly. He said that illegal dumping is an issue that is costly for the county and the city to deal with. A new facility could be opened up to county residents, which could curtail some of the problems that officials are seeing now with illegal activity. Brewer hopes that the need will become a topic of discussion soon, so that residents won’t feel the pinch. “When we fill this place in a few years and we shut it down, it will mean the end to brush pickup if we don’t find another site,” Brewer said. “The cost to truck this out of the county would make it costprohibitive. We just don’t want it to come to that.”
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into the project. And water and sewer projects score higher as well.” Council members liked the idea of the grant but were worried about having the money for a match. Monroe explained the timeline of the grant would likely give the council close to a year to come up with matching funds. “I know things are tight,” Council member Will York said. “But I think that we can find $500 a month to put into an account and come up with a $5,000 match by then.” Sheppard Dearing with Goodwyn Mills and Cawood who is handling the design and engineering of the sewage project explained to the council that the grant would not cover the overall cost of the project, but it would still be useful. “It can get us started,” Dearing said. The council also talked about increasing the sewage rates but will wait until looking at rates at other municipalities in the area. Dearing suggested that the sewage rates in Camp Hill were lower than
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others in the area. “I think the sewage rate increase will help us,” York said. “I think any increase needs to be put to the match. I also think we need to know where our rates stand with others.” The council unanimously approved allowing Monroe and Associates to apply for the grant with a $5,000 match though Council member Anthony Pogue was absent. Council member Ezell Smith asked for help in promoting the Camp Hill Library’s summer reading program. “It is every Wednesday at 2 p.m.,” Smith said. In other action the council also: • approved payment of the bills as far as the money would go. • approved the minutes from the last meeting. • agreed the grass at the park would be cut before the New Canaan Baptist Church event July 2. • approved two court clerks and the municipal judge to attend training and pay for it from the corrections fund.
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gospel and wanted people to understand that God had a bigger purpose for our lives that just sitting around waiting to retire,” Haines said. “He believed with all his heart that the Acholi people of Uganda were worth any price if he could help them hear about Jesus and how much he loves them.” Adam Long, a deacon at Sixth Street and a close friend of West’s, said he will remember West for the passion they shared for the Lord. “Myron had such a great passion for the Lord,” Long said. “And it was so infectious. He would just get so worked up. He and I were very much alike in that respect. We’d get so caught up in the Lord’s goodness and grance and mercies that it always moved us to tears.” Haines said West’s funeral will be in Alexander City at a location that has yet to be determined. The family is expected to make those funeral arrangements today.
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ANDY GRAHAM Columnist
Congratulations DJ and the city of Cleveland
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n the world of competitive athletics, there are going to be winners and there are going to be losers. It’s an inevitable outcome not always based on who plays best, but who has the most points or best score when the game is over. There have been many athletes over the years who seem to possess an innate ability to handle pressure better than others and deliver in the most crucial moments. Guys like Michael Jordan, David Ortiz and Joe Montana exemplified rising to the occasion when the game was on the line. On the other hand, there have also been those athletes over the years who seemed to constantly crumble under the pressure and are remembered just as clearly for their many failures. Somewhere along the line it became customary to refer to such unfortunate circumstances as “choking.” It’s actually pretty fascinating that we as fans tend to use the labels of “clutch” or “choker” for individuals, franchises or even cities. Despite all odds, two notorious chokers were inexplicably able to overcome past foibles this weekend and rise to the pinnacle of their chosen professions. In an even further twist of fate, both happened on the same day (Sunday) as the Cleveland Cavaliers won their very first NBA championship and Dustin Johnson overcame his demons to capture his first major championship. The city of Cleveland had not enjoyed a professional championship of any kind since 1964 when the Browns won the NFL Title (preSuper Bowl). There had been a lot of close calls and a lot of heartbreak along the way, but no championship. Michael Jordan’s shot over Craig Ehlo in the 89 playoffs was a dagger. John Elway’s 98 yard march in the 1987 AFC championship game in Cleveland Municipal Stadium still makes grown men cry. There were also those World Series appearances in 95 and 97 that resulted in championships for the Braves and Marlins. Dustin Johnson’s history is not nearly as long, but it had already provided some soul crushing moments. Johnson carried a 3-shot lead into Sunday at the 2010 U.S. Open and proceeded to shoot 82. He had a 1-shot lead at the 2010 PGA championship on the final hole, but bogeyed and found himself in a threeman playoff… or so he thought. Johnson would receive a 2-shot penalty for grounding his club in a bunker and be knocked down to fifth place. At the 2015 U.S. Open, DJ three-putted from 12 feet on the 18th hole and lost to Jordan Spieth. Johnson had clearly taken over the moniker of best player never to win a major championship. LeBron James and the Cavaliers not only delivered a long overdue championship to the city of Cleveland, it was done in grand fashion. They overcame a 3-1 deficit, which no team had ever done in NBA history. James was absolutely phenomenal and emphatically reaffirmed himself as the best player in the league. In typical Dustin Johnson fashion, he had to endure a bit of controversy and ultimately a penalty stroke, but it didn’t matter. He hit two of the most brilliant shots I’ve ever seen under that amount of pressure on the 18th hole. He won going away and silenced his doubters. Here’s to overcoming labels and realizing your potential. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.
Taking it all the way to state tourney Alex City 5U, 6U each win a game in T- ball tournament By CATHY HIGGINS Sport Editor
The Alexander City 5U and 6U T-ball teams may not be state champions, but that’s certainly not from a lack of effort. After winning in their age categories in the Babe Ruth-Cal Ripken’s District Tournament two weeks ago on their own turf, both teams traveled to Semmes this past weekend to compete at state. Alexander City 5U There, Alex City 5U was among 10 teams, which included Mims, Semmes-1 and -2, Daphne, Citronelle, Saraland, Theodore, Matthews and Spanish Fort. Alex City 5U got to play four games. On Saturday, the team completed against Spanish Fort Submitted / The Outlook and Semmes-1. Then on Sunday, the young athletes started the day The Alexander City 5U All Stars team is, from left, Colt Jordan, Xorian Myton, Janson Stewart, Ca’Ron Harvey, by defeating Theodore, 26-15, Rylan Patterson, Bentlee Reynolds, Brody Bice, Jack Johnson, Reyn Lovelady, Kendorian Byrd, Ayden Miller and before falling to Matthews. coaches Jason Stewart, Chris Harvey, Sasha Stewart and Sidney Reynolds. Alex City 5U came away with a tourney record of 1-3. “We did a real good job,” said head coach Chris Harvey. “We went up there with a good fight.” So good that time was the only factor costing AC one game. “We would’ve won two but the clock got us,” Harvey said. “Sometimes you can’t do anything about the clock.” Comprised of all stars, Alex City 5U had a month to band together as a team before heading to south Alabama. The majority of their opponents were travelball teams consisting of players very comfortable with each other. “They expected to blow us out of the water,” Harvey said. “But they didn’t get that chance.” Alexander City 6U Alex City 6U was among 15 teams to compete in the 6U tourney. The lineup also included Monrovia, Gadsden, Roanoke, Westside-1 and -2, Theodore, Attalla, Semmes-1 and -2, Saraland, Coosa, Sylacauga, Citronelle and Spanish Fort. On Saturday, the youngsters faced Saraland and Westside-2. Then Sunday, also started the day with a victory over Atalla before losing to Semmes-1. As with their 5U counterparts, Alex City 6U came away from the tournament with a 1-3 record. But assistant coach Eric Gregg is pleased with how the all-stars performed. “Most of them played different positions than they did in the league,” he said. “For the kids to only have a month to prepare, they did a great job. They gave it their all.”
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Above, the Alex City 6U All-Stars team includes, from left, Bryce Rich, Cannon Gregg, Colt Culligan, Cooper Vickers, Brody Lucs, Ja’Kyri Freeman, Caiden Blankenship, Parker Bennefield and Patrick Neese. Not pictured are: John McClellan, RaQuerrious Parker, head coach Brian Culligan and assistant coaches Eric Gregg, Shannon Bennefield and John Freeman. Below: Cannon Gregg keeps his eye out for the ball during the tournament.
Gregg added that the Alex City 6U team simply enjoyed the experience. “It was a great weekend for ball,” he said. Add to that the camaraderie both Alexander City teams enjoyed on the trip. “They had a ball staying at the same motel,” Gregg said. But like their 5U counterparts, Alex City 6U teammates put 100 percent effort into the state tournament. “They went there and gave it their all,” Gregg said.
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The summer rains have brought some growth to green plants G racious rains brought forth extra growth for summer plantings, flowers and shrubs. Now a little bit of a dry spell will be good, until the next rains come. According to my family in England, it has been rainy and cool, but now they are having some summer sunshine and proud to get it. My sister Sally will have the tumor removed from her kidney some time this month. This will be done arthroscopically in the hospital. Sally now awaits the date for the hospital from the National Health Service, while my Mother was told she has no real problems but for the leaky heart valve. She was rushed to the hospital earlier this month as she
ROSIE MORGAN
Nixburg/ Equality
couldn’t breathe during the night and the doctors feel it is all due to the leaky valve. She was told they would give her a date within one to six months! You see, we are so lucky that we are not yet on a kind of ‘National Health’ because then a team of people who don’t know you at all decide your fate and dates for taking care of important things in your life. Ron and I celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary today, making our ruby anniversary just 2 years
away. Happy Birthday to Farrow Burks on June 24. EPAC in Equality has announced the lineup for Friday, June 24. “All ‘Bout Jesus Praise Band” will be the headliners, a premier performance of Southern and contemporary gospel songs at EPAC. Guitar virtuoso Joe Hudson of River Bottom Blues Band fame will lead the Praise Band through a set. Ted McVay, specialist in Spanish literature at Auburn, has composed original work for over four years. Make your plans to attend, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7. Since so many things become politically incorrect these days – no prayer assembly in school or before most athletic games anymore –
this will be great for those who enjoy Christian-themed music and Gospel songs. When I was in high school in the Greater London area, we had assembly weekly in our large assembly hall. The Head Master stood on the stage and shared the news or upcoming events. Then we all said The Lord’s Prayer together. This included the whole school – everyone, except those of Jewish faith who wished to be excused – and we all sang hymns. Our school class timetable allowed for “religious instruction,” where we learned Bible stories, the geography of the lands, housing, pottery and foods in ancient times. All grades had these classes. Only Jewish
students were exempt and went to the library for that time period. We also had physical education for two hours twice a week, mostly outside except during deep winter when classes shared the large gym. The girls also had needlework and domestic science. Much has changed now. Sending all of the best get-well wishes to Charlotte Smith Tuggle of Highway 63 in Nixburg for a speedy and complete recovery from an emergency appendectomy done in a Birmingham Hospital last week. Sunday afternoon, while I cooked in the kitchen I listened to the Classic 40s music on Sirius XM. Great music. It reminded me of my childhood when the
British Overseas Radio played all sorts of music, including lots of crooners and modern rockers, while my Mother’s Sunday roast dinner smells wafted through the house. Hope all the dads had a special Father’s Day. Guest speaker for the Church in the Pines at Children’s Harbor this Sunday, June 26, at 9 a.m. will be Chuck Roberts from Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie
Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.
Seniors get a lesson on the history of pirates T he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ had a wonderful presentation last week on the real life of pirates while we also enjoyed brunch together. It was very interesting to learn historical facts about pirates. Blackbeard was the most feared pirate of all. Blackbeard (AKA Edward Teach) was known as the most terrifying pirate in the world. Before capturing a ship he would weave hemp into his beard and light it on fire — an intimidation tactic that made him look demonic. Yikes! That would scare us, too. Of course, we also learned some myths. Pirates didn’t always bury their treasure. Some pirates didn’t bury their treasure right away because they wanted their share of the loot beforehand. And a pirate’s treasure didn’t always include gold or silver; most of it was food, lumber, cloth and animal
CORLEY HOLT AND LUCILLE THOMPSON Senior Moments
hides. We’re looking forward to learning at our next historical program July 11th about the 1920s and brunch! Please let us know if you would like to attend. 256-329-2910 The ACPR 50+ program will be traveling to Pigeon Forge in November and we would love for you to come along with the group. For more details stop by the center and get a trip information flyer today! Oh and the Christmas lights will be shining bright right at the start of November. Can’t wait! Water, water every where we are rocking the pool and you could be with us for the fun too! Tuesday through Friday you have
classes that you can attend for only $1. There’s a 8:30 a.m. deep water lap class, 9:15 a.m. Shallow Circuit Cardio and Strength and a advanced cardio fitness class at 12:15 p.m. Love and support for Mary Lee Radney and the family for their recent loss. We also want to send out condolences to Sybil Whatley and family members for their recent
loss as well. Life is a gift. Never forget to enjoy and bask in every moment you are in. -Unknown Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Senior Moments is a weekly column highlighting the activities of the Alexander City 50+ Club.
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Martha Champion has made great success in the pool over the past two years. Going from hanging on the wall to letting go and going deep.
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