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WATER UPDATE: superintendent of the city’s Adams Water Treatment Plant said they have no algae in the water as it leaved the plant. “We have it to a point where when it leaves here it is clear of algae,” Meadows said Friday. “But we are still getting some calls. We believe in those cases it is in the lines and the water department has been working very hard, even on the rainy days we’ve had to flush lines as problems are reported.” Meadows said the process
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Issues with an odd taste and smell in the drinking water in Alexander City have diminished to just a handful of isolated areas and officials are continuing to work to totally alleviate the problem. The issue stems from algae that entered the system as it was pulled from Lake Martin, but after nearly three weeks of treatment with a special regimen of chemicals, John Meadows,
of eliminating algae from the system involves chemicals as well as flushing the lines. Copper sulfate and chlorine dioxide are added to the water during the filtration process to treat water with increased levels of algae. The algae issue this time is a bit different than it was the last time the system was hit. Meadows said that in 2015 the problem didn’t appear until the fall. To combat that, chemicals and flushing was used. Officials also lowered
Officials say algae issue is close to being corrected
the intakes for the water in hopes that the algae may not be as prevalent at great depths where there is less light. This algae problem started at a different time of the year, at a time when water levels are at a high. The lake is currently right at full pool. Meadows said he hopes that the rain and diminished sunlight that the area has had in recent weeks has also helped cut down on the algae See WATER • Page 9
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A water line along Washington Street is flushed out on Thursday.
New Habitat THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER Grand jury to determine house breaks charges in ground traffic death
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Alexander City’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity will break ground Sunday at 2 p.m. on its 16th home since it began in 1993. The home will be set on what is now a vacant lot at 2251 County Road in the Spring Hill community. The public is invited to attend the event and celebrate with the family and local officials. The 100 foot by 300 foot lot was donated by the Alexander City Housing Authority late last year. Local Habitat for Humanity Director Larry Bates is new to the director’s role, but has put together the landscape plans for all 15 of the previous homes the organization has made possible in the area. “This one is on what has been an empty lot, so I think it will mean a lot to the community as well as the family to have a home that is owned by the resident located there,” Bates said. “They will have an investment in the community and neighborhood. With that investment means they will have See HABITAT • Page 3
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The area all around Alexander City’s new Dairy Queen restaurant resembled an ant hill that had been stirred with a stick Friday as future employees and contractors took advantage of the sunshine to try to get the store in shape for Wednesday’s grand opening. Employees from Effective Sign Company installed the familiar red DQ lighted signs on the outside of the building while inside employees were schooled on food prep, taking orders, presentation and packaging. The restaurant is set to open Wednesday June 28 and the first 100 customers who purchase an ice cream cake will receive a coupon for a free blizzard every week for a year. The restaurant is located at the corner of Lee Street and U.S. Highway 280, just across from the Goo Goo Car Wash. It will employ about 80 people.
Alexander City Police Department officials say they plan to turn the results of their investigation into a fatal December crash where a 38-year-old woman was killed over to the District Attorney for presentation to a grand jury. At about 8 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2016 a small passenger car was struck by an oncoming tractor-trailer that was headed eastbound on Highway 280. According to Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief Lt. James Easterwood, Brandy Hardman, 38, was the only passenger in the car and was pronounced dead on the scene. One witness indicated that the truck did not stop at the traffic signal and Hardman was turning onto Highway 280 coming from the direction of Walmart. The impact of the crash could be heard from almost a mile away and at the scene the vehicle was so badly damaged it was hard to ascertain the make and model. One witness indicated that See JURY • Page 3
Dadeville Chamber plans for second annual cornhole tournament By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Rodeo Club on Highway 34 near Dadeville will play host to Second Annual Lake Martin Championship Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 1. Beginning at noon, both amateurs and more experienced players will fill the air with kernel-filled bags aimed at the six-inch hole on a board 30 feet away. “There are tournaments like this all over the United States,” Dadeville Chamber of Commerce board member
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Mickey Tarpley said. “This has really taken off in Alabama in the last 10 years.” While the hotbed of support for cornhole is in central Alabama, clustered around where the colleges are, players who take part in events and tournaments like this every weekend can be found all throughout the state. “When you announce an event like ours through the state and national associations, people will come. We had our first one last year, and teams from west Georgia, central and north Alabama came, and all of See CORNHOLE • Page 3
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Dadeville city workers and Constable Jay Burkhalter remove fallen tree on Young’s Ferry Road Friday. Appears the ground was extremely saturated due excess amounts of rain fall causing the tree to be uprooted.
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DEAR ABBY: We are from the Middle East. My younger brother married an American woman and moved to Arizona, where her family lives. Because our dad didn’t approve, my brother made the plans behind our back and told Dad in an email. He also didn’t mention that they were moving until a week before the wedding. We have just found out from a friend that they’re having a baby. They’ll probably tell us after the baby is born. I have tried to get through to my brother that these secrets are not good for the relationship, but talking to him is frustrating. If they do give us the news after the baby is born, I no longer wish to speak to him. Is this OK? What should I do? -FRUSTRATED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR FRUSTRATED: Your brother and sister-in-law’s silence likely has nothing to do with you and everything to do
with the way he and his wife felt about your father’s disapproval of their marriage. They may have moved to Arizona because Arizona felt more welcoming than being close to your father did. If possible, avoid the temptation to personalize the breach that has occurred. Try to keep the lines of communication open with your brother, because in the future it may be important. A card congratulating them on the birth of their baby would be a place to start.
want to visit us. She weighs well over 400 pounds. My furniture probably won’t hold her. To put it nicely, she is not “graceful.” We can rent a larger vehicle while they’re here because she won’t be able to fit in ours. I will have to pay someone to reinforce the bed in the guest room. We live in a rural area and there are no hotels nearby. This is my husband’s only living sibling, so at our age, who knows when we may ever see them again. Any suggestions? -- ONLY SIBLING DEAR ONLY SIBLING: I do have one. Invest in a large, sturdy, comfortable chair that can accommodate your houseguest and guide her to it when she arrives.
DEAR ABBY: How does one tactfully deal with a supersized guest? My husband can’t travel anymore due to health issues. His brother and wife
DEAR ABBY: My 8-yearold daughter, “Rapunzel,” is due for a haircut and always wanted to keep her hair long, which my husband and I have
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 24, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Worthy passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 8, 1928 in Cragford, Alabama to Joseph Matthew Worthy and Minnie Izora Worthy. He was a very active member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and had held all offices in the Church. He was an avid gardener and fed his family and the community from his harvest. Mr. Worthy’s favorite hobby was bird hunting and training bird dogs. He drove a school bus for the Alexander City Schools and worked as a supervisor at the Russell Corp #2 Spinning Mill for many years. He was a hard worker and was always searching for a job to do at home or for others. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maurice C. Worthy of Alexander City; daughter, Dawn Worthy Brasell (Dale) of Dadeville; sons, Keith Worthy (Darlene) and James Kendell Worthy both of Alexander City; grandchildren, Amy Worthy, Jeremy Worthy (Donette), Scarlett Hancock (Michael), Stephanie Hanks, and Caleb Brasell; great-grandchildren, Luke Hanks, Cale Hanks, Emma Hanks, Rylie Worthy, Charleigh Worthy, Blakely Worthy, Zora Worthy, and Brennan Hancock; and brother, Bobby Worthy of Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joseph Matthew Worthy, Jr. and Fred Worthy; and sister, Elizabeth Gordon. The family will accept flowers but prefers that
memorial contributions be made to the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3997 Hillabee Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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encouraged. That was until my mother moved in. Mother now says things to her like, “Don’t you want short hair like mine?” and, “It’s so much easier to take care of when it’s short.” Now Rapunzel wants a short haircut, and my husband and I are irate. We let her dress however she wants, but this is where we draw the line. I know hair grows back, but we feel my mother has stepped out of line. Who is in the wrong? -- RAPUNZEL’S MOM DEAR MOM: Did you discuss your displeasure with your mother the first time she started trying to persuade your daughter to cut her hair? If you did and she persisted, then SHE is in the wrong. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Joseph Powell Joseph Earl Powell, age 87, of Social Circle, died on June 19, 2017. He was born in Alexander City, Alabama on September 12, 1929 to the late Jessie Jarvis Powell and the late J.L. Powell. He was preceded in death by his son and daughter in law, the late Greg Powell and the late Vickie Powell. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Powell of Social Circle; son and daughter in law, Jeff and DeLana Powell of Social Circle; brother and sister in law, James and Shirley Powell of Alexander City, AL; grandchildren: Kelly Powell, Clint and Ani Powell, Shawn and Angela Powell, Brent and Melinda Powell, Chance Powell; and 6 great grandchildren. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with Rev. JC Studdard and Rev. Clint Powel officiating. Interment followed at Willow Springs Cemetery. Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook online at www.meadowsfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mr. James Winford Worthy 1928 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. James Winford Worthy, 89, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Paula Calhoun and Rev. Lee Roy Shaw will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park.
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Eula Smith Funeral Service for Ms. Eula Smith will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.
Ms. Imojean Morway 1929 - 2017 Funeral Service for Ms. Imojean Morway, 88, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Donald DeLee will officiate. Burial will follow in the Daviston Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Morway passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on June 2, 1929 in Daviston, Alabama to William Bunion Parrott and Ruby Will Parrott. She was an active member of West End Baptist Church. She enjoyed church, family and friends. She is survived by her
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son, William Bill (Christy) Blackburn of Columbus, GA; daughter, Betty Jean Hunter of Phenix City; grandchildren, William (Michelle) Blackburn, Jr., Jay Bradley (Tracey) Blackburn, Brandy Michelle (Donald) Hawkins, Amber Shepherd, Carmon (Wayne) Nix, and Regina (Wayne) Bolt; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; step-daughter, Kathy Marshall; sisters, Carolyn Kilpatrick and Sue Crouch; brother, Bobby Parrott; numerous nieces and nephews; and nephew, Jerry Shaddix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Morway and her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mildred Domeck 1930 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mrs. Mildred Domeck, 86, of Alexander City, will be Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dadeville City Cemetery. Daniel Stephens will officiate. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 26, 2017 from 9:30 a.m .to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Domeck passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Chapman’s Healthcare. She was born on June 23, 1930 in Georgia. She was a member of Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church and sang in the choir. She had also been a member of the choir at First Baptist Church in Atlanta. She is survived by her special friend, Lillian Stephens (Daniel) of Alexander City and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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a special sense of pride about where they live.” Bates said that this home is a little larger than most that they have done in the past, but he hopes that it will fit the needs of their family well. It will be a four bedroom home and that following Sunday’s groundbreaking, work will start soon there after. Bates said that while Habitat does make home ownership affordable, the families make a substantial investment of their time in working on the home and do carry a low-cost mortgage.
He said it is always so gratifying to see the dream of home ownership unfold. “I have been involved for a long time and we are at a point now where we are seeing some of our first families actually paying off their homes,” Bates said. “They are now actually proud homeowners and it means so much to their net worth and financial welfare to be at that point in their lives. That’s what will happen eventually in this case as well.” Habitat for Humanity International was founded in
1976 by Auburn University alumnus Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda. Today, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. The concept that grew into Habitat for Humanity International was born at Koinonia Farm, a small, interracial, Christian community outside of Americus, Georgia. Koinonia Farm was founded in 1942 by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. The Fullers first visited Koinonia in 1965. They had
recently left a successful business and an affluent lifestyle in Montgomery to begin a new life of Christian service. At Koinonia, Jordan and Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.” The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build simple, decent houses. Thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing through Habitat. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to build
or repair over 1 million homes, serving more than 5 million people worldwide. Habitat for Humanity is a Lake Martin Area United Way agency. To help support the program donations can be mailed to Lake Martin Area United Way, P.O. Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011 or give at their office at 17-B Main Street in Alexander City. For more information, contact them at 256-329-3600.
Jury the truck did not stop at the traffic signal and Hardman was turning onto Highway 280 coming from the direction of Wal-mart. The impact of the crash could be heard from almost a mile away and at the scene the vehicle was so badly damaged it was
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hard to ascertain the make and model. The driver of the truck was identified as 64-yearold Michael Hawkins of Georgia. Easterwood said that their investigation into the crash is complete, but there have been no charges
Cornhole them indicated they’d be back this year,” Tarpley said. Tarpley said they were currently expecting around 40 participants in this year’s tournament, though there was no definitive way to know how many would be on hand, as preregistration for the event is not required. Of the participants who attended last year’s event and could return this year were a pair of players rated in the top 10 in the state, one of whom has now reached a top five ranking in the state. He also said there would be two tournaments held on Saturday, one sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce
filed at this point. “In situations like this, particularly where there is a fatality, we complete the investigation and let a grad jury determine the charges that are appropriate in the case,” Easterwood said. “Obviously, from what we have seen during the
investigation we have some ideas, but it wouldn’t be appropriate to release any of the findings until a grand jury has heard the evidence and made its determination.” No date is known for
when the case could be presented. A civil lawsuit has been filed on behalf of Hardman’s heirs for what is alleged to be “wrongful death.” The suit alleges that
Hawkins was “not visually, physically, or medically qualified to” operate a commercial transfer truck and that a doctor who gave him a DOT physical examine was not qualified to declare the driver fit.
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and the other set up predominantly by the players themselves. The first tournament would be a double elimination format, with teams being formed by having the more professional players picking their “amateur” partner’s name from a hat. Prize money totaling approximately $1,000 would be awarded to the first, second and thirdplace teams. The rules governing the second tournament would be determined by the players, including team setup and tournament format, according to Tarpley. An entry fee for this tournament may also be collected before kicking off, with all funds
collected for the second tournament going in to a collective pot paid out to the winners. Registration for the tournament opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 and will run until noon, when the chambersponsored tournament begins. Registration for the first round is $25 per player, the cost of which also covers a t-shirt participants will receive while supplies last. The event is open to anyone who shows up and wants to play, Tarpley said. “Cornhole is a familyoriented sport,” he said. “The atmosphere will be a festive one. It’ll be a lot of fun.”
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ne of the many great things about the Lake Martin Community is the way that it rallies around a cause. When someone needs something, people here step up and do whatever it takes to get a mission accomplished. Lake Martin Area United Way’s Day of Action was another perfect example of that giving heart, community pride and volunteer spirit. A total of 194 volunteers gave their time over four hours to handle dozens of projects at for area schools. Alexander City Middle School, Stephens Elementary School, Horseshoe Bend School and Central Middle School in Coosa County were abuzz with activity. Volunteers painted and cleaned throughout the school and they hauled away old unused wooden tables, while others did some landscaping. Hands were filled with paint brushes, mops, sponges and brooms and there was constant movement. “It is truly amazing what a wonderful community we live in. Our businesses allowed their employees to come out in awful weather to help our schools and our United Way,” Lake Martin Area United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said. Fuller wanted to thank the volunteers who came out, both individuals and groups including the Salvation Army, the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area, Girls Ranch, ARISE and Head Start Tallapoosa County, among many others. She also wanted to thank the sponsors who helped make the Day of Action possible, including County Commissioners Steve Robinson and T.C. Coley, The Home Depot, Russell Lands, Lake Martin Building Supply and Alabama Paper, just to name a few. Volunteers said despite the rain and the hard work, they enjoyed helping. “People always say that if there is any way that they can help to let them know,” one volunteer said. “Well I was the same way. I wanted to help, but didn’t know how to get involved. The United Way asked and here I am.” A perfect testament to the point we are making. Congratulations to all involved for this tremendous effort. Thank you to all who gave their time. It will not be forgotten.
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he bitter tone the left has taken toward the GOP, both in media and entertainment, made the shooting of Republicans practicing baseball quite predictable. Instead of debating policy differences, those on the left resort to calling their opponents “evil,” and then seek to vilify, humiliate and destroy them. This is done nightly by hosts of the late-night shows. The condescending “comedians” of late night have slowly abandoned humor and replaced it with belittling vitriol aimed at Republicans. It has been a long time since late-night comics were funny and fair. Jay Leno tried to be balanced, but even he did 10 jokes making fun of Republicans for every two slamming a Democrat. Currently, late-night jokes run 90 percent against Republicans — about where they have been for a decade or so. Instead of sharp humor, it now seems they try to outdo each other with profanitylaced diatribes against President Trump and his family and, by extension, you his supporter. It is done in a smugly self-satisfied way, devoid of humor or cleverness. It’s just mean. The mainstream “comics” of late night are supposed to be more mainstream. Here are the jokes they did last Wednesday, the evening after the shootings of GOP lawmakers, staffers and two U.S. Capitol Police at the baseball practice. Before this, their jokes were even meaner: The nicest late-night host is Jimmy Fallon, who said this: “Sean Spicer sent Trump a card. It said, ‘Today, I’m toasting to you.’ Inside it
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said, ‘Because you’re the reason I drink every day.’ “During his testimony yesterday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said that he hasn’t been asked to do anything illegal by Trump since taking office. Then he said, ‘And frankly, I’m starting to feel a little left out.’” Jimmy Kimmel, the second tamest late-night host, said on the evening after the shooting: “Donald Trump turned 71 today. Donald Trump was just a little baby, with little hands and feet, going ‘wahwah-wah’ all day long. And nothing has really changed since then.” Seth Meyers said this: “Following Monday’s first official cabinet meeting, the secretary of Veterans Affairs said that President Trump does not ‘script’ the cabinet members, adding, ‘We’re given the ability to say what’s on our mind.’ Which explains why Ben Carson said, ‘Cucumber luggage hula hoop.’” And Stephen Colbert, who thinks his native South is so dumb he worked to change his Southern accent, said about Trump’s birthday: “Two hundred Democrats got together to give the president something he might like. But instead, they’re suing Trump over foreign payments to his businesses. At least they got together to give him this card: ‘Congratulations, birthday boy, you’ve been served.’” Courtly Englishman James Corden said:
“Turning 71 is a big occasion. To celebrate, I think Trump should take the day off, I do — and the week, and the month, and the next four years.” Conan O’Brien said this: “Today, President Trump said the GOP health care bill that passed through the House was ‘mean’ and ‘difficult to defend.’ Then Trump said, ‘In other words, I love it.’” Keep in mind, these are the mainstream comics, on the night after the GOP shootings when civility should have existed. The normal nightly jokes are even harsher and more relentless. I know because I DVR them and used to watch — until they got so mean and unfunny. Far-left loons like Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Trevor Noah and Bill Maher are even less funny. Sadly, there is not a right-of-center late-night comic. Thus, CBS, NBC, ABC, TBS, HBO, Comedy Central, etc., all have free rein to brutally hate on President Trump and his family as “dumb” and “evil.” They deliver their piously self-righteous, messianic musings with such utter contempt that they just speak to their echo chamber of Northeastern libs. It’s classic Saul Alinsky: When you cannot win in the marketplace of ideas, you destroy your opponents. Given the one-sided verbal assassination of the right, is it any wonder how, in his mind, the MSNBCwatching shooter justified his actions? Contact Ron Hart, a syndicated op-ed humorist, author and TV/radio commentator, at Ron@ RonaldHart.com or Twitter @RonaldHart.
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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I write as President of the StillWaters Residential Association, Inc. (the “Association”) and on behalf of its Board of Directors in response to the article by Cliff Williams entitled “Residents question Stillwaters property sale” which was published by your newspaper on June 10, 2017. First, the books, records and minutes of Board meetings pertaining to the sale of these unbuildable power line parcels are open and available for inspection by any member of the Association. I don’t know if any of the “many Stillwaters residents” referred to in the article have asked to see these records, but they certainly may. Second, your article failed to mention that, in response to an informal request made in February by E. Paul Jones on behalf of the District Attorney’s office, the Association on
March 21, 2017 provided a lengthy and detailed response to questions posed by Mr. Jones, along with hundreds of pages of Association minutes and records which pertained to the sale of these power line parcels. The Association has not heard from Mr. Jones or the District Attorney’s office since that date. Third, we feel it was inappropriate and unfair for the current District Attorney to conclude that “There is no doubt something fishy was done.” As noted, no one has contacted the Association since we provided the information requested by Mr. Jones. If Mr. Duerr’s office is short-handed, and he has no civil experience, how was he able to reach that conclusion? Fourth, the sale of the power line parcels was handled in a perfectly appropriate, lawful and ethical manner, and for good and proper reasons. These parcels had no meaningful fair market value since they are unbuildable due to the
easement given to Alabama Power; yet they were costing the Association a substantial amount every year for taxes, insurance, and mowing. To eliminate these costs, 25 power line parcels were offered for sale to the current owners of the adjoining residential lots. Fifth, it is perhaps most important for your readers to understand that the 2015 Board voted unanimously to sell these power line parcels and that one Board Member who had an adjacent property abstained from voting. The Association and its Board remains willing to meet with any members who would like more information concerning these power line parcel transactions, or who may feel, wrongly in my opinion, that their Association has acted in a “fishy” or “unethical” manner. David Hargrove, President StillWaters Residential Association, Inc.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme is Super God, Super Me, Super Possibilities TURTLE AND TORTOISE DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting turtle and tortoise day June 24 at 9 a.m to take the place of turtle races of the past. It is sponsored by Wind Creek State Park, Alabama Department of Natural Resources and the Auburn Museum of Natural History. Learn about gophers and tortoises with live animals, children’s activities, turtle egg race, turtle dasy and more at the campground playground. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5-8 p.m. Saturday June 24. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. WOMAN-LESS BEAUTY PAGEANT: The Weogufka Center is hosting a woman-less beauty pageant Saturday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with concessions. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. SUMMER BAZAAR: There will be a Summer Bazaar to benefit the Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama June 24 behind Karen Channell State Farm and in the office of VCCA. LMLLC will be selling softly used hard back and soft back books. VCCA will be selling plants for $1 to $3, baked goods including pound cakes and sourdough bread, chanc-
es to win a hand crafted Adirondack love seat and flea market items. Individuals will also have items such as jams and jellies and other hand made items. There are still a few spaces left and it you would like to set up a table with your goods contact Carley at carleyatvcca@ gmail.com. CAR WASH: The New Site Cal Ripken 12U All Star Baseball team is holding a car wash June 24 at Hall’s Propane in New Site to raise funds to attend the state tournament in Florence. For those that would like to make a donation to the team can call coach Thomas Turner at 256397-4326. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM: The Reeltown High School Cafeteria will be June 5-30 with breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. Contact Nina Hollingsworth at 256-825-0746.
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FAMILY REUNION: The 100th Mann Family Reunion will be June 25 at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church. All descendants of John Branch Mann will gather for a covered dish lunch and fellowship. For more information, call Judy Burgess at 256-216-6108. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: GAP Fellowship Church will celebrate friends and family day Sunday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Pastor Curtis Seals of Lily Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Talladega. Lou and Marilyn Benson are the pastors of GAP Fellowship Church. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting its homecoming June 25 at 10 a.m. the 11th Hour will be singing. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Dadeville First United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible
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Matt Woodruff, Timothy Blankenship, Heather N. Vickers, Lucan Kade Yates, Misha Taunton, Melissa Jones and Willie L. Young are celebrating their birthdays today.
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Sunday’s Birthdays
Minnie Lou Pritchard, Jonathan Golden, Hunter Harris, Shirley Walker, Suzanne Otralek, Jonathan Golden, Michelle Perry and Shundria Smith celebrate their birthdays Sunday.
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Jimmie Jackson, Kayla Marbury. Kelly Harper, Jordan Hill, Dillon Mattox, Clair Thomas, Jeanette Ransaw, Jimmy Allison, Wayne Bradberry, Jane Hayes, Lorene Mask, Larean Wright and Kimberlea Crunk celebrate their birthdays Monday.
Monday’s Anniversaries
Darlene and Ronnie Betts and Chris and Christy Bagley celebrate their anniversaries Monday.
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Wednesday, June 28
FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike June 28 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MOVIE: There will be free viewing of an environmental movie and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center Wednesday, June 28. Adults, please allow and advise your teenagers to come. Event is open to teenagers ages 13-17. Movie starts at 2 p.m. and questions and discussions will be afterward. Check it out! For more information, please call Ms. Dean at 256-7940172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 29
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting an emergency personnel day June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit with emergency personnel from the surrounding area, see their vehicles and learn about how they are important to the community. SUMMER ARTS PRESENTATION: The Dadeville Summer Arts program will be presenting “The Wizard of Oz” June 29 at 9 a.m.
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JEWELRY SALE: The Russell Medical Auxiliary is hosting the Masquerade $5 Jewelry Sale in the Russell Medical Community Room June 29 and June 30 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, June 30
CHILDREN’S NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVITIES: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park will present
Children’s Native American Activities June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to teach children how to create clay pots and play Native American games. Meet at the Wind Creek State Park clubhouse at the campground playground. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 30. Beyond the Mask will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
Saturday, July 1
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: The 2nd Annual Lake Martin Championship Cornhole Tournament will be Saturday, July 1 at The Rodeo Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and includes a T-shirt while supplies last. Bags fly at noon. The first tournament is a blind draw for $25 a person and the second tournament is bring your own partner at $20 a team. There is a guaranteed $1,000 in prize money. For more information contact the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce or The Rodeo Club.
Sunday, July 2
CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting its 37th Church Memorial Sunday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Robert Williams, pastor of Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church in Kellyton. Pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church is Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell.
Wednesday, July 5
FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike July 5 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday July 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Friday, July 7
MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 7. God’s Not Dead will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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NIGHT HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a night hike July 8 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.
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WELLNESS DAY: The Beacon of Joy Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a community health and wellness day at Strand Park July 9 from 3-6 p.m. There will be live performances, family fun and healthy snacks. For more information call 256-749-5943.
July 10-11
THROW AWAY DAY: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership is partnering with the Tallapoosa County Commission to provide dumpsters for public use at the following locations on Monday, July 10 through Tuesday, July 11. The dumpsters will be at the Alexander City Annex– 395 Lee St., Double Bridges– Highway 63, Eagle Creek Fire Department– 90 Old Shepard Rd., Camp Hill Town Hall– 309 Holley Ave. and StillWaters Entrance– Highway 49. Items that can not be placed in the dumpsters include: liquids, appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, hazardous or medical waste.
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130
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River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
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Water in the lake itself. “I can assure you that we are working hard to get this right,” Meadows said. “We had a woman who said she could even smell it over the detergent when she washed clothes. I went out myself and when I first got there I smelled it too.”
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Meadows said a combination of flushing the delivery lines and the lines at the house cleared that issue. “People who don’t use much water who had the smell may want to flush some inside the home,” Meadows said. “That means just let the water run for a little while from
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each of the faucets. We’re finding that is helping in isolated situations where one house is having a problem and others aren’t.” Meadows said they will continually check the water throughout the process to make sure that the issue does not reappear.
GRIEF SHARE: There will be a meeting of Grief Share every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next door to Russell Medical through June 7. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always
open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too.
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Last Saturday in Dadeville, the Miss Lake Martin Pageant was held with winners crowned in several divisions. Queens included: Baby Miss- Zoie Highland, Tiny Miss- Hogan Ordis, Petite MissBrynlee Taylor, Mini Miss- Kameryn Mayton, Little Miss- Lexi Kate Hayes, Preteen- Kaegan Ramsey, Jr Teen- Sydney Elkins, Teen- Olivia Hightower, Miss- Kaylan Colvin (Recipient of the 2017 Miss Lake Martin Scholarship) Kaylan is a 21 year old student at Troy University majoring in Biomedical Sciences. She enjoys volunteering with pediatric cancer patients and is pursuing a career as a pediatric oncologist. She has also started her own t-shirt line called Messenger Tees. She says her goal is to “spread positive and motivating messages through simplistic designs.” Other special honors went to: Cover Girl- Brooklyn Isbell, Print Model- Leslie Pitts, Print Model- Hazel Moody, Print Model- Adrianna Casas, Print Model- Baya Ray, 0-8 Viewer’s Choice- Macie Huff Turner, 9-21 Viewer’s Choice- Kason Prins, 0-3 Beauty Supreme-Hogan Ordis, 0-3 Judges Choice- Paislee Grace Hines, 4-8 Beauty Supreme- Journee McKee, 4-8 Judges Choice- Mackenzie Goodwin, 9-21 Beauty Supreme- Kaegan Ramsey and 9-21 Judges Choice- Maddie McClendon.
Doctor eyes health of local creek home to threatened species By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
A retired ophthalmologist has been testing the waters of local creeks more than 10 years for a water-monitoring program with his sights set particularly on the health of one of the area’s smaller creeks, a Coosa tributary. Dr. Joseph Scanlan, 80, said he travels to Softkahatchee Creek from his Pike Road home once a month to test the chemical makeup of its waters and documents its physical condition. The Alabama Department of Conservation lists the creek as the only marine habitat off the Coosa River for the stippled studfish, or the fundulus bifax. It says the species is native and restricted to
the Mobile River Basin, with others found in the Tallapoosa River. A species of killifish, the stippled studfish is largely classified as near threatened due to population scarcity and decline in habitat quality by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, IUCN. Auburn University Water Resources Center also lists the species as imperiled due to its rarity and Alabama Water Watch states it can also be observed in the neighboring Lake Martin area in Hillabee Creek. Incidentally, Hillabee Creek is the location of the new Sabal Trail Pipeline transporting natural gas from stations in Tallapoosa County to Orlando, Florida. The fish has literally put the small creek in the
Wallsboro Community area on the maps of researchers who name the Softkahatchee Creek tributary explicitly as the sole Coosa River location where the fish can is found. Scanlan said, throughout his years of testing, the creek has maintained positive water quality results. “It’s a nice small creek and it’s a good one,” said Scanlan. His main concern however has been what appears to be dumping at the creek. “Every time I go up there I say a little prayer that it wont be trashed,” Scanlan said. “It’s a common dumping site for folk … I can sit here and tell you a long list of things I’ve found in that creek you wouldn’t believe. Just plain ol’ garbage.”
Scanlan has taken pictures of the creek, documenting the littering of its shores and waters, some of which date back to 2006. “It’s just a neglected area,” Scanlan said. “It just makes me sick to see this happening.” Car batteries, a complete welding kit, radios, “lots of dead items,” mattresses and chairs are among the refuse Scanlan said he has come across. He said in one of his latest visits he and his wife saw three TVs, one of which was in the creek. “You throw your trash in there and you get a big rain and you come back, the trash is gone,” Scanlan said. “This must be a wonderful trash area.” He said he would like to see an effort from a
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Retired Wetumpka ophthalmologist Joseph Scanlan stands in Softkahatchee Creek, a Coosa River tributary and home to a rare fish species and one of the waterways Scanlan said he has been monitoring for over 10 years.
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civic organization to help clean the creek, and remove some of the debris. “If we could get the Boy Scouts to get involved, that would be wonderful,” Scanlan said. “But I think the public really needs to know what s going on up there.” “Up there” is a drive north on Old U.S. Highway 231, a right turn onto Weoka Road, a right turn onto Grier and a left onto Nobles until it turns to dirt and gravel. Walking down to the creek bed, many of the items Scanlan mentioned can be seen, like glass fragments, metal scraps, some clothing and general litter. Back past the muddy banks are pebble lined shores and a sandy creek bed with the Softkahatchee’s clear waters flowing under the bridge, unimpeded but for a large collection of downed trees and underbrush apparently swept downstream accumulating at the bridge. He said he has reached out to both local and federal government entities to discuss its removal, but with little results minus one instance in
which he said help came from the Army Corps of Engineers. A way Elmore County works to keep trash in the dump and assist residents discarding larger items unfit for typical trashcans is through its Countywide Cleanup Days. It holds these cleanup days at six sites on the second Saturday each month, according to information found on its website. “Elmore County residents are invited to bring household and lawn trash to any of the cleanup sites listed below,” it states. “All tree limbs must be no longer than four feet and no more than six inches in diameter. Items that will not be accepted include appliances, batteries, paints or thinners, oils and gases.” The next cleanup day is scheduled Saturday July 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at five locations: Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority Redland Facility, Elmore County Judicial Complex, Emerald Mountain Equestrian Center, Holtville High School and at the Old Highway Department in Kent.
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ore and more, kids are being sucked into the world of video LIZI games, Netflix and ARBOGAST smart phones. With Sports Alabama heat starting Editor to creep in and the seemingly neverending rain we’ve had for the past few weeks, it can be easy to just sit inside, soak up the AC and stay dry. But here’s a challenge: Get your kids outside to enjoy the great outdoors. Back in my day – which, OK, yes, my day wasn’t that long ago; it’s not like I was walking to school with no shoes uphill both ways or anything – I barely saw my mom during the summer months. From the time we woke up in the morning and grabbed a quick bowl of cereal, my brother and I were heading the outside. From neighborhood games of street hockey – I was always the goaltender – to discovering an old junk yard and dilapidated gazebo in the woods, our childhood always involved something fun or mysterious. I remember the days of making a couple quarters from the lemonade stand my friend Megan and I set up down the street, and only coming home for a sandwich and heading right back out until dark. I’m not saying we never watched TV or didn’t spend time in front of our Nintendo 64 playing Zelda: Ocarina of Time, because we absolutely did, but we also took our Zelda guidebook outside during snowstorms and pretended we were on a quest to defeat Ganon and restore the Triforce of Power. But we tried to reserve our TV time for early morning cartoons, rainy days or sleepovers with our friends. There’s so many benefits to getting outside. First of all, you’re unknowingly staying healthier. Even if you’re not working out or doing typical exercises, you’re staying active and that’s so important for kids these days. Also, if you stay healthier at a younger age and develop healthy habits early on, it doesn’t seem like such hard work as you get older. But more importantly, you’re making memories and friendships that can last a lifetime. No one sits around reminiscing about that night they played video games for 12 hours straight, but you will remember those lemonade stands, adventures in the woods and neighborhood kickball tournaments. In a place like Alexander City and its surrounding areas, which I fell in love with based on its affinity for the great outdoors, there’s so much to do to stay active and so many opportunities for kids to stay entertained. Whether it be a day swimming on the lake or teaching your kids how to fish or taking part in one of the many youth sports options available around town, there’s always something to do and memories to be made.
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Champions undefeated regular season but came up just short in the title game. This year, he hopes things will be different. “I say we have to come out aggressive and dominate the first quarter,” Vincent said. “We want to let them know that we’re not here to lay down. Last year was a good, hardfighting battle and we gave it our all, but we came up short.” During his senior season at Coosa, Vincent had 255 yards and two touchdowns on 18 receptions and also finished the season with 78 tackles. For Opelika, Vincent caught a highlightworthy touchdown pass between a pair of Georgia Cardinals defenders. “Jay Vincent’s attitude is the main thing I think that’s helped him get us to where we are,” Price said. “He wants to be better at whatever he’s doing; he runs great routes and has great hands.” Whetstone was integral part of Coosa’s offense, gaining 1,293 yards on 183 carries during his senior season. He scored 15 rushing touchdowns and also caught seven receptions for 110 yards. At Opelika, he has had 12 carries for 98
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yards and a touchdown and has notched four tackles on special teams this season. “He reminds me of dynamite in the box,” Price said. “Rod is very explosive. He runs the ball well and has a low center of gravity, so it’s hard to tackle him. His lower body is so strong and he hits the holes hard.” While obviously Graham, Vincent and Whetstone are looking for a trophy at the
championship tonight, the trio is grateful to be playing together once again. With Graham off to college next season and possibly beyond – Price said, “He’s got the athletic ability and the heart to play somewhere on Sundays” – it might be the last chance for the Cougars to play on the same field. “To me, it’s just like a reunion,” Graham said. “You get to play
with old high school teammates, which is not something most people get the chance to do. We embrace the opportunity for sure.” And playing on the national stage is never a bad thing for a couple of guys from Coosa County. “It’s amazing,” Vincent said. “It’s way different from high school, and it just shows you that we can hang with the big guys.”
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ocean, there’s no big waves, so as long as the wind isn’t over 20, usually it’s manageable.” Over the course of the eight three-mile races, Bennett’s best place was third in the final race of the regatta. He collected three fourth-place finishes, three sixths and one seventh. Bennett’s crew included his wife, Jennifer, his 11-yearold son, Matthew, and a family friend, Keith Kulhman, of Gunnersville. Bennett and his family have traveled all over the country for these national championships over the last two decades, including trips to Cascade, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. “I do it for the competition, but we’re also a close-knit group,” Bennett said. “It’s a chance to see people you haven’t seen in a while and catch up with old friends.” Also representing the Dixie Sailing Club was Mickey Richardson, who placed eighth out of 20 competitors in the Gold Fleet. He scored a total of 70 points with three top-five finishes. Dick Cline, the DSC Catalina 22 Fleet Captain, also received the National Association Leadership Award for his support of the Great Racing In The South (GRITS) program Thursday articles and race standings and his data processing efforts.
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Top left: Raymond Graham runs with the football for the Opelika Chiefs of the APDFL earlier this season. Bottom left: Rod Whetstone, left, makes a tackle on a Georgia Cardinals player during an APDFL game earlier this season. Right: Jay Vincent grabs a touchdown pass between a pair of Georgia Cardinal defenders earlier this season for the Opelika Chiefs.
CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND Trio of Central Coosa graduates playing for national title By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Central Coosa is about to represented well on the national scene, as three former Cougars will play for the ADPFL (Amateur to Professional Developmental Football League) National Championship today in New Orleans. Wide receivers Raymond Graham and Jay Vincent and running back Rod Whetstone, who graduated from Coosa in 2017, 2015 and 2016, respectively, are all top contributors for the Opelika Chiefs. The area will also be represented by Lajerrian “Woo” Whetstone, who is the team’s head manager, and Dadeville offensive coordinator Kyle Caldwell, who is the Chiefs’ starting quarterback. “With Kyle Caldwell as our quarterback, we have a good spread with our running game and he knows our wide receivers well,” Opelika coach Hunter Price said. Price knows Graham, Vincent and Rod Whetstone well too, as he was
“It’s just like a reunion. You get to play with old high school teammates, which is not something most people get the chance to do.” — Raymond Graham the defensive coordinator at Coosa for two years. Also, Opelika’s offensive coordinator, John David Atkins, is the OC at Coosa. “Coach Atkins is a really good guy,” Vincent said. “He has all kinds of strategies to beat a defense, and he’s a really good guy to connect with as a coach.” Opelika (13-1) will face the Mississippi Dynasty for the national title beginning at 7 p.m. from Behrman Stadium in New Orleans. The league specializes in taking amateur talent and helping them get to the next level, whether that be college, the Canadian Football League or even the NFL.
In the case of Graham, it definitely worked. Despite his size, Graham had some eye-popping stats during his senior year at Coosa. Through the air, he had 92 completions for 1,352 yards and 17 touchdowns and he added 1,626 yards on the ground and 24 rushing touchdowns to boot. But because of his size – Graham stands at 5-foot-7, 170 pounds – he didn’t get much attention from colleges. He joined the Opelika Chiefs, whose season begins in March, and things started to turn on the recruiting front. Recently, Graham committed to Faulkner University. Although he was a quarterback in high school, Graham plays back-up
quarterback and starting wide receiver for the Chiefs. This season, he has had 11 receptions for 148 yards and 28 carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns. “He’s a ballplayer,” Price said. “He makes plays, and he’s just a freak athlete. He’s been doing this since he was young, and he sees things on the field that others don’t see. He has a natural instinct to play (wide receiver). After being a quarterback in high school, it helped him understand running routes and where a quarterback needs you to be.” Playing at receiver will also help Graham in the long run, as he was recruited to Faulkner as a receiver. “It’ll just really give me more reps and a better understanding of how the position is played and what I need to do help my teammates be successful,” Graham said. Vincent is familiar with the national stage. Last season, the Chiefs made the national championship after an See CHAMPIONS • Page 11
Dixie Sailing Club’s Keith Bennett ties for 2nd at nationals By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
A local Dixie Sailing Club member got to show off his talent last week at the Catalina 22 National Championships. Bennett, who has competed in the national championship for nearly 20 years, had one of his best finishes by tying for second place overall in the Gold Fleet. He technically captured fourth after a series of tiebreakers. “I would’ve liked to be first, but it was a good finish,” Bennett said. “We were disappointed that we lost on the tiebreakers.” Bennett, along with two other skippers – Craig White and Ty McAden – each scored a total of 40 points, but because Bennett’s best finish was third place while
White and McAden each had second-place races, Bennett took fourth overall. The national championships took place on Lake Worth in Fort Worth, Texas, and the conditions were less than ideal. Competition started with a practice race on Sunday, then two competitive races per day Monday through Thursday for a total of races in the regatta. Bennett said the winds were blowing around 20 mph for the first three days before settling down to about 10 mph for the final day. “We sail in that type of wind a lot,” Bennett said. “In Texas, because it’s so flat, it blows around 15-20 miles all the time, so we were prepared for that. On a lake, it’s not like being in the See BENNETT • Page 11
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Skipper Keith Bennett, of the Dixie Sailing Club, tied for second place in Screamin’ II (center) at the Catalina 22 National Championships.