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Council delays police jurisdiction decision By MITCH SNEED Editor
A decision on whether to reduce the area covered by the Alexander City Police Department will have to wait, as members of the Alexander City City Council tabled an ordinance that would have pulled the police jurisdiction from three miles back to a mile and a half from
the city limits. The reduction idea comes as a result of a new law passed in the recently completed legislative session. “We need to understand all the ramifications, not just the financial end of it,” Council President Jim Spann said at Monday’s council meeting. “I think we need a work session to discuss it and it needs to include the council, the police
department, the sheriff, (City Business License and Tax Official) Ward Sellers and the fire department. “Because if we do this, it’s going to impact a lot of people. If we stop covering an area, someone else has to pick that up. We need to make sure we all understand all of what this means to all involved.” The council set a 4 p.m. work session
and special called meeting for June 14. In addition to discussing the police jurisdiction, Spann added discussion and a possible vote on the mosquito eradication program. The program was eliminated earlier this year due to budget cuts. City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer estimated that See COUNCIL • Page 9
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LMRA holds 46th annual meeting Leaders talk safety, funding and manpower limits on Lake Martin
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Lake Martin is the only body of water in Alabama that has an organization like Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), said Capt. Jon Archer, Central District Marine Patrol Commander, who addressed the 46th annual LMRA meeting Saturday morning at Children’s Harbor. “When I came here, I was shocked to find out that there are 450 buoys that this organization maintains on Lake Martin,” Archer said. “If my guy had to keep up with that many buoys, he’d never be able to do it.” Archer told some 50 members in attendance that his department is past the critical point in coverage of the lake. “We cover 32 counties in the central district, and I have six guys for 14 bodies of water,” he said. “We can’t come to your slough and haul out a log for you; we can’t give you a tow. Buy a membership with a towing service on the lake. We just don’t have the time to do those things.” Archer said he is a proponent of showing courtesy and slowing down on the lake. “The last time I went to Chimney Rock, it hadn’t moved, so why are we going wide open to get there?” he said. He reminded LMRA members that the marine patrol is funded solely through the collection of boat decal fees. Boating fees, Archer said, are set by the legislature, not the local offices that collect See LMRA • Page 3
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More than 200 people took part in the first Wind Creek Turtle Race and Goldfish Sprint Saturday and here owners begin to celebrate as Lightning McQueen, near center, races towards the bullseye to win first place in the event. Below, Carli Higgs shows off Leonardo, her turtle which was judged best-dressed turtle Saturday.
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Lightning McQueen sprints to turtle race win By MITCH SNEED Editor
You know that you have a fast turtle when it can outrun you. Tommy Barnes said when he and his son Gage found Lightning McQueen, there was no doubt it was born to run. “We found him over off the road and when we got him back over here and put him down, it was all we could do to catch him to keep him from running away,” Tommy Barnes said. “So we bought a kiddie pool to keep him in and have been feeding him real good to get him ready for today.” At Wind Creek’s First Annual Goldfish See TURTLES • Page 3
A Jacksons Gap man who was arrested last December on child abuse charges after his son, who was four months old at the time, was severely injured, is scheduled for a jury trial at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville this term. James Edward McInvale Jr., 24, of Davis Circle in Jacksons Gap is facing charges of second-degree domestic violence assault and aggravated child abuse. While court records indicate that McInvale is to appear today, officials with the district attorney’s office say the trial will likely begin during the second week of the term on June 13. Judge Steven Perryman is scheduled to hear the case. Court records indicate that 13 witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify during the trial. Dadeville Police Department investigators say that they were called to a residence on Christmas Day in response to an unresponsive child. There they found a child with injuries so severe that he was flown to Children’s Medical Center in See TRIAL • Page 3
Hatchet Creek Festival is more than just lilies and paddling By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Since its start, Mallory and Basil Conway of Anniston have paddled in the Hatchet Creek Festival every June during the annual festival that just finished its fourth year. For the Conways, it is a way to get away from the grind of daily life. “The first year was actually our first trip by ourselves without our son,” Mallory said. “My parents stayed with him while we came to paddle.” Paddling Hatchet Creek was actually suggested by Mallory’s father. “He was always talking about Hatchet Creek,” Mallory said. “I had called around and final-
ly called the extension service. They said I needed to check out the Hatchet Creek Festival and we have been back ever since.” Some like the festival for the chance to see the Cahaba lilies but that is not the only reason for the Conways. “We really like the camaraderie,” Basil said. “We have developed several relationships with some of the other paddlers over the years and meet outside of the festival.” The other reason the Conways like the festival, is the outdoors. “We look forward to it every year,” Basil said. “It has been one of the few times that we have been able to use our canoe.” Cliff Williams / The Outlook For Tom and Beverly Bass whose property the paddlers use Mallory and Basil Conway of Anniston look for water on Hatchet Creek deep emough See HATCHET • Page 9 to paddle their canoe.
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DEAR ABBY: Mom is 61. She lost her husband (my dad) six months ago. They had been married for 37 years. He used to do almost everything for her. Now her world has changed because she must do things for herself -- like doing the dishes or paying the bills. When we talk, she constantly complains about tasks that have the simplest of solutions. If I offer advice, she gets defensive and says, “Fine! Tell me how I should live my life.” I have reached the conclusion that she doesn’t want advice, but she continues to complain and be upset. My siblings and I don’t live close by. How can we help her? -- CARING DAUGHTER IN COLORADO DEAR DAUGHTER: Six months ago, your mother lost half of her “self.” Tasks that seem ordinary to you are still new to her. Resist the urge to help with advice unless you are specifically asked.
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sign that says “No skateboards.” These kids are old enough to read and understand the signs and signals. Sometimes I call out to the parent, “Nice job teaching your kids how to get away with something!” or, “I hope your kids remind you about this when they are teenagers and want to do something stupid!” The parents always ignore me. Can you suggest a better comment I can yell out? -- DON IN CALIFORNIA DEAR DON: What you are witnessing is regrettable. However, my advice is to keep your mouth shut, because you’re not going to teach parents like the ones you have described anything with a shout-out. DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have an ongoing disagreement. He said I should write to you to see what you thought. When we’re in a group, I
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Alexander City’s Delilia Kendricks, 6, and Waylon Brabford, 7, dance the Nay Nay with the Benjamin Russell High School cheerleaders Monday as Mamie’s Place Children’s Library kickoffed the summer reading program, On you mark, get set, read. The program encourages children to read and offers programs over the summer like kickboxing, an animal show, visits by Dr. Magic, the fire department and kick boxing.
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say it’s rude to make plans that don’t include others who are standing with us. He has no problem with it. I’m uncomfortable discussing where to go for dinner with four members of a group when others are standing beside us. He says I am too sensitive and too easily embarrassed. What do you think? -- DISAGREEMENT IN OHIO DEAR DISAGREEMENT: I don’t think that you are too sensitive. While discussing where to go for dinner in front of people who haven’t been invited isn’t “rude,” it is insensitive because they may feel excluded.
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He was a volunteer member of the City Council and Coffee Club. “Toot Toot” leaves to cherish his memory one devoted sister Minister Alice (Ray) Hall of Columbus, Georgia, two brothers Deacon Arthur Jack (Katie) Marbury of Wetumpka, Alabama and George Marbury of Lacombe, Louisiana. Dedicated nieces and nephews: Tomeka Frazier of Alexander City, la Tonya Leonard of Columbus, Georgia, Rhonda (Gee) Marbury of Birmingham, Alabama, Chadwick (Jacqueline) Thomas Collierville, Tennessee, Eugene Thomas Jr. of Memphis, Tennessee, and Reginald (Janis) Marable of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. One aunt Ms. Thelma Marbury of Alexander City. Paternal brothers John Marbury of Birmingham, Alabama, Thomas (Barbara) Marbury of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Arthur Marbury, and Larry (Stephanie) Marbury of Alexander City and a host of special friends and relatives.
Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Bishop passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 1929 in Alexander City, Alabama to Clem I. Scott and Sarah Scott. Mrs. Bishop left Flint Hill at age 17 and went to nursing school at Carraway Methodist Hospital School of Nursing where she obtained her degree in nursing. She was a dedicated caring nurse for many years. She loved giving hugs to her family and
friends. She loved her animals, cooking and reading. She is survived by her daughter, Kathi Duke (Jerry) of Equality; grandchildren, Dana Greene, Darcy Melcher (Chris), Adron Burt, Michael Burt; great-grandchildren, Joshua Melcher, Caleb Melcher, Michael Burt and Evan Burt; sister, Carolyn Foshee (John) of Tallassee; daughter in law, Sandy Burt and her caregivers and friends Janice Gray and Kenny Long. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Virgil Merrell Bishop; son, Michael Scott Burt; parents and sister, Julia Crain. The family accepted flowers or memorial contributions were made to Meals on Wheels, 3316 US Highway 280, Alexander City, Al, 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
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Scott (Rachel) Pennington, Stella Hallmon (Jerry Davis), Jamie (Tesha) Milam. 27 Great grandchildren and 3 Great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; Willie Maxwell Williams, Sons: Billy Wayne Williams and Ricky Lynn Williams. Daughter; Cathy Gail Williams. Brother; Leonard McDaniel. Sisters; Lorene Kirk, Irene Price and Corene Mask.
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Sprint & Turtle Race, Lightning showed that the name fit. Gage put the shelled wonder on the line and it blistered the competition to the bullseye in the middle of the orange circular course to take first place. “I knew he would win,” Gage said. “Turtles are supposed to be slow, but I don’t think he knows that.” In all 18 turtles and their owners took part in the event. Behind Lightning were the turtles owned by Hannah Yates in second and Avery Yates’ turtle in third. There was even a best-dressed category and Carli Higgs had her turtle Leonardo outfitted complete with moss and figurine of his famous Ninja Turtle namesake. More than 40 participants had goldfish in the Sprint, where fish raced in heats in PVC tracks to determine the winner. It was something you had to see to believe, as the fish literally swam to a checkered flag. When all the splashing had ended, Kloe Miller’s fish had outlasted the others, with Carson Gordon taking
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them. State Rep. Mark Tuggle noted after the meeting that fees collected in the central district and throughout the state are managed for the entire state and do not serve only the district in which they were collected. Archer noted that officers on the lake would address issues that threaten boating safety, such as underage alcoholic beverage consumption, illegal drug use, lack of proper lighting and especially children under age 8 not wearing life jackets. “There’s a reason for everything we ask for on the boat,” he said. Mack Daugherty, head of Russell Lands’ security and Elmore County commissioner, reported that each of seven Montgomery gang members who last year were convicted in lake house burglaries received an average sentence of 85 months. “And gang activity in that area of
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Montgomery is down, too,” Daughtetry said. “The LMRA reward program works.” LMRA legal officer Steve Forehand gave the group an update on the Water Wars, reporting that the Corps of Engineers new water control manual became effective with no changes despite the filing of numerous comments from the State of Alabama, Alabama Power Company, Georgia officials and other stakeholders on Lake Martin and elsewhere. “That means more releases from Lake Martin for the Alabama River,” Forehand explained. “And it is a significant risk to the Lake Martin water level.” Forehand said the LMRA executive board is considering intervention options and hopes the new manual will be overturned and new studies initiated that would be based on realistic models.
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effects of his injuries. “He has multiple seizures daily and is on several medications,” Brown-McInvale said. “He still has to be fed through a tube and gets his medications that way.” Shortly after his arrest, James McInvale claimed that the injuries were the result of an accident, but police investigators said that wasn’t consistent with their findings.
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Funding is key in battle against Alzheimer’s Editor’s Note: PATH Lake Martin and our PATHFINDERS group is an education support arm for the Alabama/ Florida Panhandle Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The chapter also provides support to the Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group held regularly at Russell Medical Center. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 15 million Alzheimer’s caregivers. As an Alzheimer’s Advocate, it is my honor to represent them to our elected officials. I was honored to participate with 1,200 others from across the country in the 28th annual Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., where we appealed to Congress for action on Alzheimer’s disease. With over 10 years of experience providing direct clinical services to people living with Alzheimer’s disease, I’ve seen the daily struggle that comes along with losing ones abilities more and
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more each day. Of equal impact has been witnessing the traumatic effect that a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has on the entire family. In addition to the human toll, Alzheimer’s is the most expensive condition in the nation, costing $236 billion a year. Nearly one in every five Medicare dollars is spent on people with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. These costs will continue to increase as baby bombers age, soaring to more than $1 trillion in 2050. Alzheimer’s is not only devastating, but fatal. Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. and the only cause of death among the top 10 without a way to prevent, stop or even slow its progression. Thank you to Legislative Assistant Haley Wilson for Rep. Mike Rogers for meeting with our delegation to discuss the Alzheimer’s crisis.
We’re in great hopes that we can count on Rep. Rogers and his staff for their continued support. It is only through adequate funding and a strong implementation of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease that we will meet its goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer’s by 2025. Jason Young is Director of Programs & Public Policy with the Alabama/Florida Panhandle Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. It reaches millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s across the globe through their national office and more than 75 local chapters. As the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. They are dedicated to enhancing care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Mark Tuggle (R) Luther Strange represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-3922006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Mark Tuggle Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at Tom Whatley 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.
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Open letter to Mayor Shaw and Councilman Goss We the citizens of Alexander City have been embarrassed enough because of the two of you but what happened has happened. What I along with others would like to see, because it’s obvious that neither of you are willing to resign, is for you to come out and be gentlemen and openly apologize to each
other because you both were wrong with this crap you placed on this little old fine city. The city belongs to the people, not two elected politicians of the city. This is so childish and immature because I by myself raised four children, all boys and never – I said never – did they fight and act this way. So my suggestion to the both of
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It’s time we practice what we preach, teach Dear Editor, On Tuesday, my team and I graduated from the Alexander City Police and Fire Citizens Public Safety Academy. We learned a lot. They are a close department. They work well together and with other agencies. We learned a lot of hands on things. We were able to see what its like to walk in their shows. They put in long hours with less pay and don’t have all the tools they need to function as a whole, but they use what they have to continue to help keep us safe.
We take what we learned to bridge a community that has lost trust in the system. This system is changing a lot into a friendly atmosphere. When you see what these men and women go through, it will make you care about what they do for us. Respect is give as well as received. So let’s work together and build a city of love. They will always do their job and arrest the bad guys to create a loving environment where people want to come to live and work. It is a sight we all want. All we have to do is reach out to
one another in brotherly love. That is how we will move this city forward and show this generation that we can get back on track by getting along with one another. We teach the children how to get along with one another and yet we have failed to follow our own teachings. This time, we all should step back and find our way. Stop sitting on the side and get up and get involved. Let’s move with the city and stop strolling. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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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 lead by Dottie Holdren. Supply list is given on payment of workshop. Call 256-377-4918 with questions.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street is hosting revival services June 5 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and June 6-8 at 6:30 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Harold Cummings.
June 5-9
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school June 5-9 from 5:30 p.m. to 8-30 p.m. serving a meal at 5:30 p.m. A kick off celebration will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with pre-registration, hotdogs, games and prizes. For more information contact Sandra Fuller at 256-329-8863.
June 6-8
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Adka and Pleasant Valley churches are hosting vacation Bible school at New Adka Church June 6 - June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
June 6-10
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church Dadeville is hosting vacation Bible school June 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The free event is open to children from four years old to sixth graders. You can register online at www.fbcdadeville.com. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting vacation Bible School June 6-10 from 8 a.m. to noon for 4 year olds through sixth grade. Everyone is welcome and you can register at www. fbc-ac.org
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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church in Camp Hill will be hosting revival services June 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be Rev. Eddie Marbury, Rev. Joe Johnson, and Rev. Richard D. Jacobs. Pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church is Rev. Melvin Kelley, Jr.
June 9
PATH FINDERS: The next meeting of PATH FINDERS will be on June 9, at noon in the United Way conference room, Main Street, downtown Alexander City. Please join us and help us make strides in 2016 to improve the lives of individuals dealing with dementia in the Lake Martin area.
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June 10-11
CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1976 40 year reunion will be Friday, June 10 at Jazz Fest,and Saturday, June 11 at the Elks Lodge. For more information call: Todd Hayes at 256-786-0076.
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MISS LAKE MARTIN PAGEANT: The 2015 Miss Lake Martin queens return to crown their successors. Beautiful contestants will compete this year in evening gown and casual wear. 22 titles will be given out and the new 2016 Miss Lake Martin will win a minimum of a $1000 scholarship. The pageant will be at Dadeville High School and admission is $10. JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL: Goodsell United Methodist Church in Lanett is hosting the Greater Valley Juneteenth Festival June 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. The free event includes activities for the children, story telling, health fair, car show, voter registration, and live entertainment. There willbe a performance by the Korean Village and Chotaw Nation from Mississippi. GOSPEL SINGING: The Holloway and Drake Singers are celebrating
their 35th Anniversary Saturday,June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Canaan Baptist Church in Camp Hill. CHURCH FUN DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is hosting a fun day Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is invited and there will be lots of fun and games.
June 12
MINISTRIES DAY: The New Popular Spring Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its Annual All Ministries Day on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Guest Minister will be Rev. Robert Cadenhead pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Gold Hill. Everyone is invited. GOSPEL SINGING: The Holloway and Drake Singers are celebrating their 35th Anniversary Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. at the Lafayette High School Auditorium. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rocky Creek Baptist Church is hosting a homecoming service June 12. Three Bridges will sing at 10:30 a.m., worship is at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Singing will resume at 1 p.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Fellowship Baptist Church in the Buttson Community is hosting homecoming services June 12. Lunch will follow.
June 12-16
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Cave Quest Vacation Bible School June 12 - 16 Sixth Street Baptist Church 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner, Games, Bible Study, FUN every night! Come 20 min early to register and enjoy some music. Join us as we learn how to follow Jesus, the light of the world! Contact Amy at 256.750.1771 for more info. Sign-up atgroupvbspro.com/vbs/ ez/SSBCkids VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Friendship Baptist Church in the Buttson Community is hosting vacation Bible school June 13-16. There will be kickoff June 12 and a family night June 17. It begins at 5:30 p.m. each night.
June 13 - 17
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Beginning Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School June 13- June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the church at 1076 Coley Creek Road. Meals will be served every night. Call 256-750-0068 for more information or if you need a ride. TRAINING CAMP: Michael Taylor is hosting a free training camp for all school age groups every Monday and Tuesday starting at 5:45 p.m. at the Dadeville Elementary School playground. He will have everything you need to get you in shape for your favorite activity or sport, cheerleading, band, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball or tennis. Contact Michael Taylor at 334-5492337 for more details.
June 16
DAY OF ACTION: The Lake Martin United Way is hosting the 2016 Day of Action Thursday, June 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can participate at Alexander City Middle School, Jim Pearson Elementary School, Central of Coosa Elementary School and Reeltown High School. Download the volunteer registration form at unitedwaylakemartin.org and return by June 13 to shardy@unitedwaylakemartin.org, fax to 256-3290110 or mail to United Way P.O. Box 876 Alexander City 35011.
June 18
SUMMER BAZAAR: Summer
Bazaar to support the two non-profits Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Council (LMLLC) and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. (VCCA) behind Karen Channell State Farm Building and inside the office of VCCA. LMLLC will be selling softly used hard back and soft back books VCCA will be selling plants ($1-$3), baked goods, chances to win a hand crafted wooden Adirondack chairs, and flea market items. Individual vendors will also have items such as jams and jellies, baby items, hair bows, travel bags and other handmade items. We still have a few spaces left so if you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita atliteracylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com. Please contact either to make donations – books or plants. PATH TRASH WALK: The June PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday June 18. Volunteers will meet at Flint Hill Methodist Church at 8:00 AM to receive supplies and assignment. Please join your neighbors as we take the PATH to a cleaner healthier Lake Martin Community. CANCER SURVIVORS’ PICNIC: East Alabama Medical Cancer Center is hosting a Cancer Survivors’ Picnic June 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bottling Plant Event Center in downtown Opelika. Each survivor will receive a free lunch catered by Chuck’s Bar-B-Que and t-shirt while supplies last. Due to space limitations, the number of participants is limited to 750 and each survivor may bring on guest. While the picnic is free, pre-registration is require for survivors to attend the event. Officials ask that you register by June 10. Volunteers are also needed to work the event. For more information or to register for the event contact 334-528-2682.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet June 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
June 21 - 23
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible School June 21 -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 256-392-4360.
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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 evet will be at New Water Ministry 460 Camp Civitan Road in Dadeville. 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 speaker is Bishop and Elect Lady Larry Johnson of Temple of God Church. Please RSVP by June 15.
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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.
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WIND BENEATH THE SAILS
Dixie Sailing Club offers introductory sailing class on Lake Martin
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Left, 73-year-old George Burnside of Montgomery tries to ride a boat during tip drills at Dixie Sailing Club’s intro to sailing event Saturday. Burnside, a Navy veteran never learned the skill while serving on 600-foot ships during the Vietnam Conflict. Above, a child sails a small boat.
Right, paddlers navigate a small shoal while paddling in the fourth annual Hatchett Creek Festival Saturday. Paddlers were treated to a meal at the halfway point on the property of Tom and Beverly Bass and also treated to sightings of Cahaba lilies. Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Hatchet to camp on, it has lead to new friendships with people like the Conways. “We met Beverly Bass the first year and just love her,” Basil said. “It is just great that she and her husband do this.” For the Basses, they would have it no other way. “Here in Coosa County, we don’t have too many neighbors,” Beverly said. “There are a few around us but that is it. With the festivals, we get to open up our property to 140 of our best friends. It is just great.” That fun and friendly atmosphere is something that Alabama Scenic River Trail founder Fred Couch finally got to take advantage of after conflicts have kept him from taking part in the annual paddle trip despite being in on the planning. “I have been in on the planning for all four years of this but have never been able to take part until this year,” Couch said. “I was supposed to be doing a rescue course but it did not work out. So as soon as I found out it was not going to
Council restarting the program would cost the city between $30,000 and $50,000. The council will also discuss a contract for much-needed improvements to pumps at the Adams Water Treatment Plant. The project has been on the books for two years and is now behind schedule by 296 days, due to issues finding the pumps specified in the contract. The plant is at a critical point and failure of any of the existing pumps could result in serious outages to the public, Plant Manager John Meadows told the council. Council member Bob Howard said they just needed more information to make an informed decision and a vote could be taken Tuesday at the special called meeting. The city did vote to amend the zoning ordinance to clean up language and take several of the island parcels that were annexed recently into the new zoning maps. Items such as parking in neighborhood, livestock in the city and sign regulations saw changes under the new guidelines. One other provision is that a Lee Street Overlay District will be created, as directed by the city’s master plan, that will help the city better control the redevelopment of the former Russell Corp. complex. All members of the council were present at the meeting, but Mayor Charles Shaw did not attend. In other action the council voted 6-0 to approve:
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happen, I called Beverly and asked if she had a spot for me.” Couch goes around the state to promote paddling and emphasizes the fact that many paddlers spend money in the communities they visit and leave it cleaner than when they found it and that it takes very little investment. “I go around to county commissions and such promoting the scenic river trail,” Couch said. “I tell them I am here to bring you money.” Despite the low water levels, Couch said the group paddling with him had fun on the first day. “The people in my group did real well,” Couch said. “Some had never paddled before.” Couch said they were quick learners. “I just taught them how to read the water,” Couch said. “They paddled better than me after giving them some advice and I have been doing this for over 50 years.”
Making a Difference in a Child’s Education The following sponsors have joined with The Alexander City Outlook and The Dadeville Record to promote the use of newspapers as an educational resource by providing Tuesday edition papers to city and county schools in the area. • Russell Medical Center • Russell Lands • Representative Mark Tuggle
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• An ordinance adopting the 2012 edition of the international property maintenance code. • A resolution calling for a public hearing to rezone certain property located at 156 10th Street from its present B-1 to B-2. A businessman hopes to operate a towing service there. • A resolution calling for a public hearing to initially zone property on Comer Street for the city of Alexander City. The property will be proposed to be zoned as light industrial. • A resolution calling for a public hearing for five properties for weed abatement. The properties are at 874 Johnson Street, 392 Halliana, 216 11th Avenue, 184 Campground Road and 162 Parks Avenue. • A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a license agreement with the First Baptist Church for city employee parking on a lot owned by the church. The city will pay to gravel and get the site ready for parking. • A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Development Agreement Phase II (Korens). • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an administration contract with EARPDC dilapidated services. • A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood for engineering on the Broad Street Streetscape Project.
• Tallapoosa County Sheriff, Jimmy Abbett • Grace’s Flowers & Gifts • Barbara Young • Udora Berry
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Swim team kicks off season Torpedoes prep for summer in the pool By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
The clock strike of 2 p.m. Monday marked the statewide launch of the summer competitive swim season. To mark the occasion, Alexander City Parks and Recreation Youth Swim Team hosted Sylacauga at Russell Pool. There, more than 40 aquatic athletes ages 3 to 18 took to the water. The meet consisted of 86 events in which swimmers vied for the best time in back stroke, breaststroke, butterfly stroke and free style, all of which were included with the opening medley heats. When a heat didn’t have enough competitors to fill the six-swimmer block, officials combined the boys and girls within an age group. “We only do it for our sake to get it rolling,” said parent volunteer Lori Brown. Next came the individual heats. A final round of freestyle medley heats closed Monday’s meet. According to head coach Eric Smith, the season opener was a trial of sorts for upcoming competition. “To make sure things go smooth,” he said. “You learn as you go.” For the remainder of the season, the District 5 Alex City Torpedoes will face such teams as Opelika, Auburn, Prattville, Tallassee and Talladega. And it’s a season Smith has high hopes for. “I’d like to see us go to state,” he said of the meet set for July 29-31 at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham. “I’ve been coaching here for five years and we’ve gone to state two of those years. We’d love for this to be the third.” Smith has assistant coaches Jessy Wilson and Paxton Templin to help shoot for that goal. The Torpedoes next head to the Auburn University on Saturday for a meet of all District 5 teams. Their next home meet is June 20 when Alex City hosts Prattville and Auburn.
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Top, members of the Alexander City Torpedoes Swim Team cheer on teammates in the 200 meter medley relay at Monday’s season-opening meet at the Alexander City Municipal Pool. Left, Chloe Davis starts the backstroke leg for the 200 yard medley relay, showing off her pool tattoos. Above, boys leap off the blocks in the 50 meter freestyle Monday. The team will be back in action Saturday at Auburn University in a meet against District 5 teams.
Saban, Toot Toot and a photobomb of nuclear proportions
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t’s hard to call a story that is only a year or so old “legendary.” Even harder when you can’t vouch for the story first hand. Harder still when I am the one telling it. It’s not quite as hard when the protagonist of the story was a local LUKE legend, though, ROBINSON and Thomas “Toot Columnist Toot” Marbury Jr. was exactly that: A local legend. He was a community staple. A man synonymous with our city. That’s why his untimely passing was such a tragedy. OK… let me just say this: I prefer calling him “TuTu” to “Toot Toot” because I always knew him as “TuTu” and writing “Toot Toot” a lot seems odd to me. Besides, he always just called me “Robinson” (but he pronounced as “ROBNZIN”) because he could never tell me and my brother apart. We were cool with it though. So, from here on out, we are rolling with “TuTu.” So there everyone was last year inside the Betty Carroll Graham Technology Center at CACC getting ready for the “Willie Carl Martin Day” ceremonies. It was a big deal. Really big. Big enough for a man named Nick Saban to show up and speak even. Why not? Willie Carl deserves that day and several more in fact. Maybe even his own week. Tickets to this Lake Martin Bama Club event were pretty expensive; one hundred smacks apiece if memory serves. A big price tag to honor a big man (and worth every penny). Anyhoo, there were a lot of folks there. A lot of folks. They all wanted to be there for Willie Carl…. Aaaaaaand maybe get a selfie with Saban. The VIP line to enter was long. Tickets were being torn with great ferocity as impatience ruled the queue. Never had so many people wanted to sit in such uncomfortable chairs.
Then…. In…. Walked….TuTu. He rambled past the rear of the line, moved by the middle and eventually blew by the beginning. The horizontal row of onlookers were like perturbed meerkats who took organized turns poking their heads out to the right to see just “who the heck this guy thought he was!” TuTu was unaffected by their glances. I guess he could have been apathetic, but that would imply he noticed them in the first place. Had he noticed them, though, I feel quite certain he would have been apathetic as well. He just kept walkin’; his long arms just a swayin’ as they always did. He walked right by the VIP ticket table. He never even pump-faked at stopping. TuTu moved so quickly that the ticket-taker couldn’t even get halfway through
her “Sir…. SIR!.... You need a ticket, SIR!” exclamation before he was out of ear shot. Nope, TuTu was on a mission. He was there to see someone…. And he made a B-line straight for him. TuTu was there to see Nick Saban and nothing was going to stop him. Not a line, not a ticket-taker, not the lack of a ticket and not Saban’s mild, informal security (which was essentially made up of zealous Alabama fans acting like security unbeknownst to Saban). Nothing. Absolutely nothing would stop TuTu. Nope, TuTu just walked straight up to the most famous face in college football, put his arm around Saban and said, “Hey Nick... Let’s get a picture.” “Hey...Nick....Let’s....Get.... A.... Picture.” That’s what he said, man! Saban looked at TuTu for moment, probably trying to gather his wits. I am sure the incredibly regimented coach was caught completely off guard. After all, this is a man who has “eat Little Debbie snack, 10:22 a.m,” in his daily planner. Nick Saban doesn’t like to do much when it comes to being impromptu. Now he was having to do something imprompTu(Tu). While the coach was no doubt getting his mental bearings, TuTu was sliding one arm around Saban’s neck while directing a nearby random person to take their picture. Before Saban could even get in his first “Aight… Who are you?”, the photographic evidence of their now-friendship was complete. And just as quickly as TuTu confidently strolled into the Tech Center, he was gone. Mission accomplished. A quasi-photobomb of nuclear proportions. It should be noted again I cannot attest for the accuracy of this story. This version is simply how I chose to remember the way it played out. Maybe I missed a fact or two. Maybe there is more (or less) to it. All legends have some uncertain mythology surrounding them, though. And TuTu certainly was a legend. He will be missed. Luke Robinson is a regular sports columnist for The Outlook