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JSU picks Martin for Teacher Hall of Fame
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
By MITCH SNEED Editor
Of the thousands of elementary school teachers across the state of Alabama, only one was selected this past May to be inducted into the Jacksonville State University Teacher Hall of Fame. This year, the elementary school teacher chosen for this Martin honor was Stephens Elementary’s Jeri-Lynn Martin. “This is a very prestigious recognition,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “She’s an outstanding teacher. It was very well deserved.” “It’s very difficult to be nominated and make it all the way through the process,” said Director of Elementary Schools Ellen Martin. Every teacher in Alabama has the opportunity to apply to be inducted into the hall of fame, though there is a rigorous process to go from See HONOR • Page 11
It appears that another rash of phone calls from scammers claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service are being reported by area residents. In the last two weeks the newspaper has received calls from four residents and Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said they too have experienced a spike in callers reporting similar calls. Some of the reports claim that the calls were computer generated, while others ay it was a male voice that said they were prepared to file charges and have the resident arrested, seize bank accounts and all of their property. Turner said even though the IRS has now enlisted the help of some outside collection agencies to collect debt, residents should remember that if a call comes out of the blue and you haven’t gotten any sort word correspondence, the call is likely a scam. “The IRS will send you several notices before they turn your account over for collection,” Turner said. “These calls appear to be another series of attempts by scammers to target the elderly by frightening them into sending money to them.” The calls are very convincing and in some cases very professional in See SCAM • Page 3
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John Baker of Rickwood Farms and Richard Wagoner talk with a customer at last year’s MainStreet Farmers’ Market in Alexander City. The market makes a return this weekend in the lot next First Baptist Church on Lee Street.
POPULAR PRODUCE MainStreet Farmers’ Market set to resume Saturday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The much anticipated MainStreet Farmers’ Market returns to Alexander City on Saturday, June 10 at 7 a.m. Unlike in previous years, the 2017 market will set up shop on Lee Street, next to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. “We have a diverse group of people that come to shop here, but all of them are looking for quality produce,” Market Manager Richard Wagoner said. “They want stuff on Saturday that was picked on Friday.” Tentatively scheduled to run from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June to October, the farmers’ market will offer fresh-picked
local produce to customers, as well as a wide variety of other products. There will be homemade jams and jellies, honey, lotions and lip balms made from bee by-products and a USDA-certified seller of pork products, according to Wagoner. “Our produce is seasonal. On Saturday, we’ll start with green tomatoes, squash, zucchini, a few red tomatoes and blueberries,” Wagoner said. “In a couple of weeks, we’ll have sweet corn, and we may have watermelons available by the Fourth of July.” With around 18 to 20 vendors at the market each week, including the ever-popular peach sellers from Chilton County, customers will have plenty of delicious options to choose See MARKET • Page 11
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Ambulance service, speed Lake Levels 490.56 limit key issues in New Site Reported on 6/6/17 @ 5 p.m.
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Alexander City Board of Education took care of a major issue during a special called meeting Tuesday morning, passing motions to approve contracts with companies supplying food items to the school cafeterias. With the Child Nutrition Food Service Management Contract up for its fiveyear renewal and re-bidding, the board received two offers, one from Southern Foodservice Management and the other from Southwest See SCHOOLS • Page 6
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New Site Councilman Toby Hanson opened a conversation on updates to the status of ambulance service in the area at the Monday night meeting of the town council.
Ambulance service in New Site has been a rather hot topic in recent months, with several factors surrounding it causing some concerns. Near the end of Monday night’s New Site Town Council meeting, Councilman Toby Hanson asked about the ambulance service at the volunteer fire department. “We have a driver for the ambulance, but we have to have a certified EMT on board as well,” Police Chief Philip Weddle said. “There are certain legal issues, including having qualified people in the ambulance, that have to be met,” Mayor Phil Blasingame explained in a subsequent conversation. The council also had a discussion over what See ISSUES • Page 6
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DEAR ABBY: My wife, “Rita,” and I separated a year ago. Our divorce is pending. The man she’s seeing, whom I believe she was cheating with before we split, has a violent criminal past. He has already cheated on Rita with his ex-girlfriend, the woman who had him locked up in the first place. Rita caters to him to the point that she ignores our kids. When he shows up, they often “retire” to the bedroom and my children are on their own for dinner. She even paid his bail when we were supposed to be saving for our daughter’s school trip, which meant I ended up paying her half. She is oblivious. She believes the kids want to spend time at my place only because there’s a game system here. Our daughter is slightly overweight, and Rita and I had agreed to make sure we keep up her self-esteem. I don’t think Rita’s behavior is helping in this area at all. My kids want him gone.
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They have expressed this to their mother, but she keeps making excuses to keep him around. They have told me she comes apart when he’s not there. Could she be terrified of being alone? Is it possible to make her realize how this is affecting our kids? Or am I making too much of all this? -PERPLEXED IN MINNESOTA DEAR PERPLEXED: Your wife may have a severe fear of being alone, but if it’s true that she can’t function when he’s not there, there may be other emotional issues as well. Please understand that now that you are separated, you cannot dictate how often she sees this man, or in what room of the house. However, because she appears to be
unable or unwilling to be present for her children when he’s there, consider having a calm, non-accusatory conversation with her about them staying with you “a while” -- a long while. She may surprise you and be open to it. DEAR ABBY: A friend of a friend was looking for a weekend getaway. I offered my summer home to the couple at no cost. I love the place and spend all my summers relaxing there. They quickly accepted. I gave them the keys, they left for the weekend and she texted me to say they arrived. Two hours later, I received another text saying that they could not stay there because their allergies were really bad and they had to leave. I felt bad, but they were well aware of my two large, hairy dogs. I’m not a dirty person. Quite a few people come and stay at the summer house, and no one has ever left before. How should I react
when I see them again? I thought I was doing something nice. -- FEELING BAD IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR FEELING BAD: You WERE doing something nice, and you should not take what happened personally. Some people are extremely sensitive to animal dander, which is what likely caused your guests to leave. It was in no way a criticism of your skills as a housekeeper. While you may have been able to remove all or most of the dog hair, you may have missed flakes from their skin that were imbedded in the upholstered furniture and which triggered the allergic reaction. Let it go, and when you see these people, treat them as you always have. 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.
Police treatment brought to Camp Hill Council’s attention By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Camp Hill Town Council spent most of its meeting Monday night in two executive sessions. Of the nearly 70 minutes the council was in session, about 40 minutes was spent behind closed doors to “discuss good name and character.” One of the sessions was
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as Morgan was visiting with friends just down the street from his home. “Here he come rolling after he spotted me, he turned around,” Morgan said. “He parked on the edge of my yard. I didn’t say anything to him. I decided to film him.” It was at this point that Morgan says things got confrontational again. “He jumped out of his car and said he was going to give me something to film. He reached and got his gun out and started coming after me.” Though nothing become of that episode, Morgan says the officer has a past. “He done worked in every town from Roanoke to Lafayette to Valley and now to Camp Hill,” Morgan said. “All he does is harass and cause lawsuits where ever he goes. He is going to cause y’all a lawsuit.” With that Morgan retreated from the meeting after exhausting his five allotted minutes
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of communication with the council. Following both executive sessions, the council took no action coming out. Camp Hill Utility supervisor Robert Shelley informed the council that aerators would seen be operating again at the sewage lagoon and that the new chlorine pump was working well. Shelley also asked the council to increase the tap fee for new water customers as the new water meters go in especially for the one inch and above. “Those meters costs over $300,” Shelley said. The council approved an annual water pollution report to be forwarded to engineer Shepard Dearing who is helping the town with its ADEM consent decree over the town’s sewage system. The Camp Hill Town Council also: • approved minutes from the last meeting. • approved being a part of the back to school sales tax holiday in July. • approved moving the normal meeting scheduled for July 3 to July 10. • learned that things are moving along for a flea market at the old airport August 12. The next meeting of the Camp Hill Town Council is June 19 at 6 p.m.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ wants to remind seniors helpful ways to deal with the summer heat. Tip number 1: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Because of high temperatures, we sweat more. In order to maintain healthy bodily function, seniors need to stay hydrated. While water is always an excellent option, you may want to also incorporate drinks that have electrolytes. When we sweat, we lose the minerals that help us absorb the nutrients essential to a healthy body. Try and sip liquids consistently throughout the day. Also, stay away from caffeine. I am so guilty of loving my coffee, but for every cup you drink, drink water too. Caffeine is a diuretic, and makes it much easier
Here’s how a legitimate collection is supposed to work: The IRS will notify taxpayers by letter first when their account is being turned over to a third-party debt collector. The collection agency assigned to your case will then send you a letter. The collection agency will then call you to discuss making a payment or other options. Turner did include one caution to residents. “If you do get official mailed notification from the IRS, don’t ignore it,” Turner said. “They don’t tend to forget and the amount owed has a way of multiplying. So if you get mailed correspondence, respond to it.”
their approach. Some have even generated a means to have IRS pop up on caller identification systems. Take this computer generated call for example. The message stated, “The reason you are receiving this prerecorded message is to notify you that the IRS has issued an arrest warrant against you. Right now you and your physical property both are being monitored, and it’s very important that I do hear back from you as soon as possible before we proceed further in any legal manner.” The human callers are even more aggressive, residents report. They say the threats are pretty severe. Turner said that callers shouldn’t make any snap decisions and demand written documentation be mailed to them. Don’t give any account or personal identification like social security numbers. “I can assure you that no one is going to call you and tell you they plan to arrest you,” Turner said. “There is extensive written documentation that has to take place before that can happen. Tell them to mail you information, ask for their name address and telephone number and IRS identification number. Chances are that will be the end of it.” For years, the standard reminder for such calls was that the IRS didn’t do phone solicitations for collections. Earlier this year that changed.
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for the body to become dehydrated. Tip number 2: If you are planning to be outside for most of the day, make sure you are wearing loose, breathable clothing. This prevents heat from getting trapped against the body. Light colored clothes are also beneficial because they reflect the sun and do not absorb the heat. Tip number 3: Summer is a wonderful time to eat fruits and veggies. Instead of cooking a hot meal, prepare a salad or smoothie. This helps keep your living space much cooler. Tip number 4: Take advantage of the early
morning and late evening hours. Temperatures will still be warm, but they will be easier to bear. If you go outside during the midday or afternoon hours (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), try to limit the amount of time in the sun. Also, make sure you are wearing sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher! Tip number 5: Cool or lukewarm baths or showers will help you stay comfortable in the heat. The evaporation will help remove the heat from your body, leaving you refreshed and comfortable. If you aren’t near a shower or bath,
you can wet a towel and place it around your neck to remove some heat. You don’t have to stay indoors during the hotter months. When you take the right precautions, you and your loved ones can have a cool and enjoyable summer. P.S. It’s okay to rock that wide brim hat too! Hat’s are always in style no matter what the season! Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and the people of Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ club.
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ast Sunday, we celebrated my birthday. I won’t tell you exactly how old I am, but let’s just say I’m half way to 90. You weren’t planning on using your math skills when you started reading this, were you? It was a great day, complete with a houseful of ladies, homemade chicken casserole, and cake. I got two new pairs of jeans, two new polos, and a Jaws t-shirt to go along with them. The last time I had two new pairs of jeans, President Bush the elder was in office. You think I’m kidding. Ever since I got the Jaws shirt, I’ve been hearing the Jaws music in my head. I seldom had birthday parties growing up, and by “seldom” I think I had one. It’s not a big deal. That’s just the way it was. Mama always got me a cake and present and that was perfect. Now, I’ve had a little birthday celebration three of the last four years, and I kind of like it. I really don’t care anything about the gifts—although I won’t turn them down—I just like being around some of the people I love. Whew! That was cheesy, yet true, nonetheless. This past Sunday, we celebrated Lucy’s birthday. I won’t tell you
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exactly how old she is, because I’d like to make it to 90. Let’s just say that she’s an eighties baby—an early eighties baby. I’ll leave it at that. I can hear the Jaws music as I type this paragraph. It was a special day. We’d planned on doing a Low Country Boil outside, but due to the rain, had to move it into the garage. I just opened the garage door and enjoyed the sound of the rain and celebrated with Lucy and the ladies. It was very special: family, food, and flies. Man, there were lots of flies. They apparently like seafood. I’ve always thought birthday were overrated. I mean, everybody has one. Everybody. They not only have them, but they have them every single year. While some people do go overboard— yeah, I’m talking to you, you “birthday weekend”, “birthday week” and “birthday month” celebrators. Stop that. Stop that night. I no longer think of them as overrated. They are special. But, all I need
is an hour or two with family and friends and a thousand Facebook messages and I’m good to go until next year. Birthdays really are special, and we should celebrate the births of the special people in our life. Those people are the ones who help make our lives special in the first place, and on or about Dec. 3, God willing, Lucy and I will celebrate the birth of our first child together. We’re fairly certain it’s a boy. Both my father and brother had nothing but boys. We did the swinging string test and everything. We will find out the gender next week. It’d be nice to have a boy. I need a partner in crime at these birthday dinners. We are blessed and will be excited either way. Our mothers are very happy about having more grandchildren, and Emily is excited about being a big sister. It just hit me that her birthday is December, too. Maybe we’ll have just a “birthday month.” Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@ jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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A close look at the new budget proposal floated by President Donald Trump is not a tax plan. Nope, not at all. Did you vote for Trump and think you were going to get a tax cut? Nope – not unless you are rich. Will his tax cuts help the lower and middle class? Nope. The fire and police department uniforms cannot be deducted anymore. Excuse me! Come on folks, they need MORE help – not less. Cuts on childcare, etc. Tell me who this helps? Corporate taxes – with all their deductions they don’t need tax cuts. Will these tax cuts help the deficit? ABSOLUTELY NOT! It will put us in a trillion dollar deficit again! Don’t you remember when Bush and Cheney were in office and tried this? Didn’t work, did it? And, do you honestly think the rich are going to put more
money into the economy? Well, you have been duped if you think that. Now, will our rich senators sign against Trump? Seriously doubt it. I expect if we could investigate we would see serious under the counter gifts. Most of the senators will benefit from this tax cut so why should they care about the lower and middle class? How do you think one of our illustrious senators is the richest in Congress? I believe we all should see Trump’s taxes before anything is signed. Let’s all see how much he and his family and friends will benefit from his tax plan. Thank you for letting me vent. Judy Palfrey Dadeville
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REVIVAL SERVICES: Comer Memorial Baptist Church at 341 East Church Street is hosting revival services June 5-7 at 6:30 p.m. with evangelist Rev. Jimmy Allen. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Wayside Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 4 to June 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly for 3-yearolds to sixth grade. There will be snacks, crafts, games, Bible study and ralley time. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting Galactic Starveyors
Vacation Bible School June 4-8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. VACATION BIBLE STUDY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School will be June 5 through June 7 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at New Adka Missionary Baptist Church. The theme will be “the Faith Run On Course with God!” All ages are welcome. 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. CHURCH REVIVAL: New Harmony Baptist Church is hosting revival services June 6-8 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be, Tuesday,
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The Benjamin Russell High School Future Farmers of America Ag Mechanics team of Teacher/Advisor Josh Williams, Colby Ford, Reed Scott, Blaze Mazzilli, Braxton Ray and Jackson McMichen won the central district competition recently and will be competing at the state competition.
Thursday, June 8
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday June 7, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. MINISTERS MEETING: There will be a meeting of ministers in the Early Rose District June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss pertinent community issues, violence in the community, grief counseling and other things. Facilitators are Audrey Colvin, Sean Bland, T.C. Coley, David Wyckoff, Michael Ransaw, Frank Walker, Rev. E.L Hunter and Rev. David Russell. SUMMER BAZAAR: Applications for vendors extended to June 8. Vendor spaces available for the June 24 Annual Summer Bazaar Fundraiser for two local not for profits ---Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. The bazaar be held in the parking lots of the Karen Channel State Farm Bldg. For vendors selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the VCCA offices. There will be limited flea market spaces available outside. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256-234-0347.
Friday, June 9
NIGHT HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a night hike June 9 at 7:30 p.m. under the light of the full moon to learn about nocturnal animals and how they survive in the dark weather permitting. MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 9. Mom’s Night Out will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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CLASS REUNION: The Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1987 is having 30th Reunion Festivities June 9 and 10 in Alexander City. Contact Ben Farrow at farrocb@ auburn.edu for more information. CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1977 will be celebrating its 40th Reunion June 9 and 10. Friday, June 9 a tent will be set up at Jazz Fest in downtown Alexander City. Saturday, June 10 Jakes restaurant has been reserved. It is $25 for a single or $50 a couple with a cash bar. You can mail a check to Amy Oliver Duncan, 1415 Clubview Drive Alexander City 35010 or pay at the door.
6 p.m. A love offering will be taken. Come out and enjoy some great gospel music. BIRDING PADDLE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a birding paddle on Elkahatchee Creek June 10 at 7:30 a.m. The paddle will start from the Elkahatchee Bridge and go to Wind Creek State Park watching for birds along the way. This is sponsored by the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail and Wind Creek State Park. CLASS MEETING: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will meet at the Cooper Recreation Center Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m.
June 11-14
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church across from the Russell Retail Store is hosting vacation Bible School June 11-14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for ages kindergarten to sixth grade.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting vacation Bible school for children ages three through adults June 11 throught June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Kids and teenagers will experience Galactic Starveyors with Bible study and special activities. Adults will have the opportunity to participate in Bible Study. Call VBS Glenda ‘Tater’ Eason at 256-839-6922 with questions. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting their 2017 Vacation Bible School “Galactic Starveyers” June 11-15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a meal nightly at 5:30 p.m. VBS registration and celebration will be Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Baptist Chuch is hosting vacation Bible school, Galactic Starveyors for ages three to adults from June 11-15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Glenda “Tater” Eason at 256839-6922.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: First Baptist Church of Dadeville is hosting Vacation Bible School, Galactic Starveyors, June 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages four through sixth grade are invited. Registration at www.fbcdadeville.com VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: New Beginning Baptist Church on Coley Creek Road is hosting Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School June 12 to June 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly. For more information or van pick up call Robin at 256-7500068.
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FIELD AND FOREST HIKE: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a field and forest hike June 14 at 9 a.m. The walk is for all ages. Meet at the outdoor classroom across from the beach. MOVIE: There will be free viewings of an environmental and other movies for teenagers at the Cooper Recreation Center on Wednesday June 14, Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 28. Adults Please allow and advise your teenagers to come. “For ages 13 to 17 years old” Movie starts at 2 p.m., and questions and discussions afterward. Check it out! For information please call Ms. Dean @ 256-794-0172 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night June 16. Miracles from Heaven will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.
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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer team are offering prayer to the community June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E streets across from Stephens School. STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky June 17 at 7 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. WATER WARS: Wind Creek State Park is hosting Water Wars June 17 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with water slides, gold fish races, duck races, Team Sponge wars, Tear Water relay and more. Bring a towel, super soaker water gun, sunscreen clothes to get wet in and lots of energy. Team games will need a team of five. Teams can register at the marina store until 10 a.m. on June 17. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on June 17 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. WOMANS DAY PROGRAM: The Word Bible Church Ministry is hosting a woman’s day program June 17 at 3 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center. Guest speaker will be First Lady Prophetess Tonda West of Fountain of Hope, Praise, and Worship Ministry in Montgomery.
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Issues some see as a speed limit that doesn’t fit the area. Councilman Mickey Carter brought up that several requests had been received regarding changing the speed limit on Highway 22 near Town Hall. Currently, the speed limit in this area drops to 35 miles per hour, a holdover from when the old New Site School occupied the property across from Town Hall. Chief Weddle said he was in favor of this, though several individuals, including a state engineer would have to be contacted before this could officially move forward. “Why is the engineer involved?” asked Councilman Billy Daniel. “It’s a state highway,” Weddle replied. It was also mentioned trying to call State Rep. Mark Tuggle to see what assistance he might be able to provide with changing the speed limit. During the meeting, the following items were also brought up: Minutes from the May 15 were approved. A motion to allow Town Clerk Shelia Fuller to attend an information session on June 21 in Montgomery about the 2020 census was passed. A motion was approved, giving Blasingame the power to sign an agreement with CDG Engineers & Associates to continue making progress with improvements in the town water
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continued from page 1 system. Roger Coker with the water department informed the council one of the mowers had stopped working. The council approved the purchase of a new mower, though it was also suggested that the broken down one be carried to a mechanic to see if it could be fixed and returned to service as a spare when the other mowers break down. It was announced that the Little Free Library box had arrived and was ready to be installed. Chief Weddle reported that May had been a relatively busy month, but that the Memorial Day weekend had been pretty quiet. The renovations at the old gymnasium were nearing completion, with the flooring being the only major item left to finish. The regularly scheduled lead and copper water sampling was scheduled for Wednesday, June 7. Samples from 12 houses would be collected and taken to Montgomery for testing at that time. The work on moving the water line under Lashley Road was tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall. “Summer’s not the time,” Blasingame said. The next New Site Town Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 19 at 5 p.m.
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Foodservice Excellence. After reviewing presentations and quotes from both companies, the board passed a motion to award the contract for the upcoming school year to Southwest Foodservice Excellence. “They will help with the menu and marketing,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “We’ll still have the same employees, it’ll just be a different company.” Chief School Financial Officer Rhonda Blythe then began discussing the issue with issuing a contract for a fresh fruit and vegetable supplier. Due to the system spending over a certain amount on such foodstuffs during the previous school year without a contract in place, they received a citation from the state. In order to comply with state mandates, the board requested bids from various companies. Two were received, one from US Foods and the second from Forestwood Farms, Inc. of Birmingham. For the upcoming school year, the board voted to accept the bid from Forestwood totaling $276,718.50, compared to the US Foods bid of $428,588.10.
The board also discussed the following items at Tuesday morning’s meeting: A motion to approve Blythe’s recommendation to set meal prices for adult employees at $3.15 and visitors to $3.50 was passed. Cooper reported that testing for the Jump Start program at Jim Pearson Elementary School had been completed and the results were in. The board accepted the personnel report, with two resignations, one retiring, and one transferring within the system. It was announced that the board would determine their meeting schedule for the 2017-18 school year during their next regular meeting on June 27. Cooper pointed out the artwork hanging on the walls of the board room and explained that, when school starts back in the fall, the student art on display would change each month. “I’m thrilled with our visual art programs,” he said. The next scheduled Alexander City Board of Education meeting will be held at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13.
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ince we are in the midst of an election for a U.S. Senator, let me share the story of one of the most prestigious congressional families in Alabama history. The Bankheads of Jasper would likely be the most prominent political family in Alabama political lore. More than likely there has never been a father serve as one of Americas most powerful U.S. Senators while their son, William Bankhead, served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The original founder of the famous family was John Hollis Bankhead. He was the patriarch of a family that spawned sons John H. Bankhead, II and Speaker of the U.S. House, William B. Bankhead and daughter, state archivist, Marie Bankhead Owen and granddaughter Tallulah Bankhead, who became a star of stage and screen. John Hollis Bankhead was born in 1842 on his family’s plantation in present Lamar County. He was educated in local schools and joined the Confederate Army at 19. He fought in numerous Civil War battles and was wounded several times. He entered the Confederate Army as a private and rose to Captain. After the Civil War he married Tallulah Brockman of Wetumpka and returned to farming his family land. He began his political career by serving four terms in the state legislature. He then was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1886 and served 20 years in Congress. In 1906, Alabama did an extremely unusual thing. At that time, state legislatures still appointed U.S. Senators. Alabama’s legislature met only every four years and both of the states Senators, Edmund Pettus and John Tyler Morgan, were aging. The State Democratic Party held a primary to choose a successor should one or both of the Senators die before the Legislature met again. It was called the pallbearer’s primary. Bankhead won the primary. In June of 1907, Morgan died and Bankhead took the U.S. Senate seat. John Bankhead left an indelible legacy as a senator. He was a champion of building federal highways and waterways. America’s first national highway that traverses from Washington D.C. to San Diego, California is named the Bankhead Highway after our Senator John H. Bankhead. John’s son, William, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916. Thus he served simultaneously in the House while his father served in the Senate. He followed his father’s advice to learn the rules. He did and it
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earned him a seat on the powerful Rules Committee. He was joined on the committee by another southern congressman, who would also make his mark in Congress, Sam Rayburn from Texas. During William Bankhead’s 23 years in Congress, he became Chairman of the Rules Committee, Majority Leader and then Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was and continues to be our only Alabamian to serve as Speaker of the House. Even though William Bankhead was Alabama’s most distinguished congressman, he was best known as being the father of the most famous and flamboyant actress of that era, Tallulah Bankhead. Tallulah, who was named for her maternal grandmother, was very close to her Speaker father, William. She was renowned for her eccentric and uninhibited behavior and for her throaty utterance calling everyone, “dah-ling.” She thrust the Bankhead name in bright lights on Broadway and in Hollywood. Senator John Hollis Bankhead had a daughter named Marie who made her mark in Alabama history. Marie Owen Bankhead was the founder of the State Archives Building. She was affectionately called “Miss Marie.” Our magnificent Archives Building across from the Capitol, was built and the funds secured by Miss Marie from the New Deal WPA Program. It did not hurt that her father was one of the nation’s most powerful senators and her brother was Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Miss Marie Owen Bankhead served as director of the State Archives for 35 years, from 1920-1955. Besides the national Bankhead Highway, in Alabama we have the Bankhead Tunnel in Mobile, the William B. Bankhead National Forest, which transverses a good portion of Alabama, the Bankhead Home and Heritage Center in Jasper, and the historic Bankhead Avenue in Montgomery. The Bankhead’s of Alabama are the Deep South’s version of the Kennedy’s. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature.
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uburn’s baseball season came to an end Monday night in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tigers were one strike away on two different occasions but could not find a way to make the final out and move on to a Super Regional for the first time since 1999. This season was clearly a step in the right direction and the program appears to be in very good hands with Butch Thompson, but it’s a shame Auburn could not take advantage of this great opportunity. To be honest, baseball and softball have dominated the conversation so much lately, I feel like I’m going to burst if I don’t talk a little football. Early predictions continue to trickle in from all the so-called experts in the college football world. Auburn is a trendy pick to be the main competition for Alabama in the SEC West. After three straight seasons of gross mediocrity, Tiger fans yearn to see a challenger emerge from the Loveliest Village. I certainly believe it could happen, but this Auburn team has a lot to prove before it becomes a reality. Here are five positions that have the most to prove in my opinion. 5. Running backs. I realize Kamryn Pettway ran for 1,224 yards last year, but injuries became a problem down the stretch. Can he dominate and be dependable for the entire year? Kerryon Johnson has also dealt with his share of injuries. Malik Miller, Kam Martin and Devan Barrett should provide quality, but young depth. 4. Secondary. Junior Carlton Davis is All-SEC caliber, but redshirt sophomore Javaris Davis struggled at times on the other side. He has to prove this year he can step up his game. Stalwarts Rudy Ford and Josh Holsey have graduated. It’s now up to junior Tray Matthews and youngsters like Daniel Thomas, John Broussard Jr. and Jamel Dean. 3. Defensive line. The defensive line is the heart of every defense. Montravius Adams is gone. Carl Lawson is gone. Marlon Davidson and Derrick Brown have to assume the leadership role as sophomores. Juniors Dontavius Russell and Jeff Holland have both been good, but must both take another step forward this year. Paul James III returns from injury and freshman Nick Coe looks promising. Who knows if the Tigers will ever get anything out of Byron Cowart? The defense’s success as a unit will be directly proportional to its success on the line of scrimmage. 2. Receivers. It’s no secret Auburn plans to throw the ball more in 2017 than in previous years. Someone is going to have to step up and catch a lot of footballs. Auburn is long on talent and short on experience. Sophomore Kyle Davis had some incredible catches last season but went silent as the season progressed. He missed spring practice due to “personal business,” but is now back on campus. Nate Craig-Myers looked really good on A-day, but that’s practice. Eli Stove, Darius Slayton and Marquis McClain all have ability. Can they produce on the field? They better. 1. Quarterback. Of course this is the position that has the most to prove. Many believe it will be Jarrett Stidham (as do I), but it doesn’t matter. Whoever it is must play at an elite level for Auburn to compete with the teams in the SEC. Stidham has all the physical tools and appears to be a leader as well, but we haven’t seen game action yet. Sean White has already proven he can get the job done when healthy, but can’t ever seem to stay healthy. It’s just a prove-itto-me kind of league. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for the Outlook.
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A pair of paddleboarders take off from Children’s Harbor beach during the Paddle for a Cause race in late May. Below, A number of paddleboarders participate in the 6-mile race.
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Faced with wind and water obstacles, 35 competitors took off from the beach of Children’s Harbor for three races at the sixth annual Paddle for a Purpose in late May. The most popular race was a 1-miler featuring mostly newcomers to the sport of paddleboarding, while nearly 10 people raced in both the 3-mile and 6-mile courses. “Every year, it gets bigger and more attention. We bring more and more racers from outside the area,” said Sharon Johnston, organizer of Paddle for a Purpose and owner of Paddle Lake Martin. “We’re also building the local scene, and more spectators are coming to watch. You see a lot of repeat people.” Designated by buoys, the courses were set out by Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), and the 1- and 3-mile races were the same, heading toward the island, whereas the 6-mile course headed toward Kowaliga Bridge. The only difference between the 1- and 3-mile races was the racers had to complete three laps on the three-mile course. According to Johnston, the 6-mile race attracts more experienced racers, and the course heads toward Kowaliga Bridge, which is not only a further distance, but also added an element of wind. “This adds some technical feature to the 6-mile race. That wind kicks up and changes direction constantly,” said Johnston. “The 6-milers are
really talented. Most of them come from Destin.” Winning the 1-mile men’s division was Mike Payne, who raced onto the beach through the finish line in 14:25.5, while the women’s division victor was Heidi Smith, who clocked in at 15:08.3, good enough for third overall. Ty Faith was the 1-mile runner-up; he finished in 15:04. Jason Lett (15:23.0) and Amy Decal (15:31.4) rounded out the top five, respectively. In the youngest division, which featured racers 18 years old and under, Sawyer Lett took the top marks with a time of 17:39.9. In the 3-mile race, Eric Olins captured first place in 40:29.9, edging out the runnerup Rick Moore (40:46.0) by less than 20 seconds. On the women’s side, Kristine Dobbs finished first in 46:50.8, which was fifth overall. Jason Walker (44:37.0) and Bob Diehl (45:33.0) were third and fourth, respectively. The 6-mile race was especially competitive with the first- and fifth-place finishers separated by just over two minutes. Chris Irons won the men’s division in a time of 1:03:47.6. Rounding out the top five were Curt Hawn (1:04:48.8), Jack Bartlett (1:05:10.0); Ken Asbell (1:05:25.0) and Stefan Haluska (1:05:48.9). Bernadette Leach was the only female competitor in the 6-miler, and she completed the course in 1:07:40.0, which was seventh overall. For an extra challenge to boarders, the floating party dock, the Love Shack, sprayed
water from a fire hose to create an arch racers had to go under, straight through or around, depending on their skills and strategy. The rule was a person had to be standing up for the totality of the race and participants were disqualified if they went to their knees at any time; however, if a rider fell off, he or she could get back up and keep going. And with the choppy water that day, it did happen to a few. Trophies were awarded for first, second and third place in each category, which included a separate male and female overall fastest time, a combined 17-and-under group and one for those 50 and over. “Everybody will place in some way. I try to give everyone something to keep them motivated to participate,” said Johnston. There also was a separation between classes of boards, whether it was a recreational board or a race board. According to Johnston, a race board is thinner and narrower
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and not typically used for leisure, while a recreational board is thicker and wider and typically 10- or 12-feet long. The type of workout received from a paddleboard is dependent on the quality of board and the type of paddle being used, said Johnston. “Paddle boarding uses core strength and balance – it’s a total workout. Even if you’re on your knees it’s a workout,” said Johnston, who has been a paddleboarder for six years. Hoping to get more people involved in the sport, Johnston also teaches paddleboard lessons, private or group, and rents and sells Bote Boards with her company, Paddle Lake Martin. “If you’re ambulant and you can stand up, I can teach you how to paddle,” said Johnston, who also hosts group paddles on the weekends at the lake. All proceeds from Paddle for a Purpose helped support Children’s Harbor, and the event brings in between $8,000 and $12,000 annually, according to Johnston.
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The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s Cooper Track Club competed at the state meet last weekend and Monday night they were recognized for their accomplishments at a meeting of the Alexander City City Council. Pictured are Coach Calvin Holtzclaw and ACPRD Director Sonny Wilson with four of the state qualifiers. Participants pictured from left are Jariyah Williams, Xavier Moon, Kazlyah Moon and Kyzriah Johnson. Quintaevious Lauderdale was not able to attend the ceremony. Three of the young athletes placed in the state meet. Overall, the team brought home 65 medals during this season.
Starting in the fall, the Alexander City Outlook will be looking to introduce a new sports column written by you, the athletes and coaches. We want to hear about your fondest sports memories, your best recruiting stories and your most embarrassing moments. Do you have a strong opinion on high school sports in the area? Have you ever had a great anecdote to tell about your team’s latest road trip? Sideline Stories will be the perfect place for you. Contact sports editor Lizi Arbogast at 256-234-4281, ext. 228, lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com or
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Alex City Parks and Rec holding football registration Registration for the 2017 Alex City Parks and Rec Youth Flag & Tackle football league is now open. Participants can save $10 when registering in June. For 5- and 6-year-old football, the June price is $45, and for 7- to 12-year-old tackle football, the June price is $65. Cost rises by $10 in July. Age is based on child’s age as of Sept. 1, 2017 and a birth certificate is required. Registration is open to Alex City residents only and can be done Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sportplex Gym Office.
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from every Saturday morning. New vendors can apply to market their wares at the MainStreet Farmers’ Market, but there is a relatively lengthy process to be able to apply, including becoming certified through county agents, Wagoner said. At the same time, having a relatively stable group of farmers and producers at the market week in and week out does have its positive aspects. “People make relationships with the growers. We want to have the growers cooperate. It makes for a very enjoyable environment,” Wagoner said. Holding the MainStreet Farmers’ Market allows these growers to have an outlet to sell their produce beyond the wholesale markets, a place where they can get to truly know their customers while not having to worry about competitors undercutting their prices. In fact, at the end of the day, farmers will barter any remaining produce with each other, Wagoner said. “People start asking me in January when the market will start again,” he said. “What we have is real special. It’s very popular.”
Of the thousands of elementary school teachers across the state of Alabama, only one was selected this past May to be inducted into the Jacksonville State University Teacher Hall of Fame. This year, the elementary school teacher chosen for this honor was Stephens Elementary’s Jeri-Lynn Martin.
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applying to being chosen, according to Jeri-Lynn Martin. The first step is to submit an application, which is reviewed by a panel and the hall of fame chairman. “The application must include a resume, three letters of recommendation and a paper describing your teaching philosophies,” Jeri-Lynn said. “You also have to have student samples, letters written by them on your behalf.” The window to submit applications opened on January 5 and closed on January 20. It took roughly two months for the panel to go through all of the submitted applications in order to cull down to the top five applicants in the three categories of elementary school, middle school and high school. “My interview was in April, and I received the invitation to interview at the end of March,” Martin said. Making the trip up to Birmingham, Martin had to interview in front of the five-member panel, along with the other fourteen finalists from around the state. Following these interviews, the panel made their final selections in each of the three categories, though the selections were not revealed until the awards dinner hosted by Jacksonville State on May 11. For being named as an inductee, Martin said she was awarded a check from the university to be used for classroom instructional expenses, while the Scottish Rite Foundation of Alabama recognized her with a certificate and a monetary award. When describing how being selected for induction felt to her, Martin said, “It was quite mind-blowing and very humbling. I was competing against teachers who had much more experience than me. I knew what I was up against, and I couldn’t believe they chose me.” Going forward as a member of the JSU Teacher Hall of Fame, “I will be staying in contact with those at JSU. This was a great professional learning experience. I want to represent it well.” With her still being as relatively young in the education field as she is, being selected for such an honor is a great achievement, and speaks volumes for her abilities in the classroom. “I would encourage others to apply,” Martin said. “It’s not an easy process, but it’s worthwhile. It makes you realize why you’re doing what you’re doing as an educator.”
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appy Birthday to Jan Gare of Alex City on June 11 and happy anniversary to Wesley and Kelli Friday who will have been married six years on June 11. They live on Highway 9 just below the county line from Equality with their two boys. Equality Performing Arts Center, EPAC, brings the NMG Band on Friday, June 9 with entertainment for your enjoyment playing and singing bluegrass and old country songs. Feature performers are Terry McCain, Eddie Thomas and Ed Watkins with friends from the Tri-County area this Friday. Welcome to Larry Prince. He is brother to Neta Stephens and just moved from a new house in Wallsboro buying the house right across Highway 9 from his sister. He moved in last week and thinks he will love it there close to family. We did get the rains and they were needed by growing things frogs and the ducks but not so good for people with plans. Luckily, during the trip to the airport, it was dry. My sweet friend Pat Garnett from Nixburg did the driving for us. Unfortunately, over the past few years, both Ron and I have had trouble with night driving. We got to the airport just prior to the flight arriving, so Ron and I went inside, but most of the ‘happening’ things apparently take place during the daylight hours and we couldn’t even find a worker to ask where we should be, the extensive re-modeling has been completed. Finally, we got some help and watched as the flight de-planed then we saw the flight crew and we knew something was wrong. The next flight to come in was from Atlanta and was the last flight of the night. The airport was being shut down and we had no family. Due to the Terror and privacy now in place, we could not even learn if my family had even made it to the States. So, we drove home empty-handed and I must say, very disappointed. As it turned out, the flight leaving London was made to taxi on the runway for 1.5 hours, then deplane, then get back in and finally take off. This meant that the connections were completely missed. My dear girls did make it to Miami, finally. Then the following day, Sunday, we learned
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they would be going to Charlotte, then coming to Birmingham, which took most of the day. They got about two hours cat-nap sleep in a hotel. What a big mess, Elisa’s luggage was miss-placed and at this writing has still not arrived at my house as promised. One great thing, Pat Garnett was going to see her Aunt Virginia for a special service at the old church that next day Sunday and would be only about 25 miles from the airport. She offered to collect the girls and bring them home, cutting short her own visit. We really appreciated that as Ron and I were so tired from preparation on Sunday and it worked out for us to stay home. Meanwhile our sweet friend and 5-year pastor of the Nixburg Baptist Church Peggie Sue Ott, planned a sort of ‘Welcome/open house’ for the girls to meet the Otts’ and their church family of special friends. Everyone contributed and there was a fabulous buffet of delicious foods and friendship warmth abounded. This gathering and meeting was planned for 2 p.m., so was towards the end by the time the girls arrived just before 4 p.m. at my house and they were dog-tired. Sweet Peggie Sue told me to come over and collect food for us to be able to eat and so I did, getting a bunch. Everything looked so inviting. It
was such a great help to just open the containers and let everyone get plenty. Pat stayed to eat with us, then have coffee and visit for a while. She then headed home from a lengthy two days of driving the highways and for much needed rest. The Church in the Pines at Kowaliga has guest speaker of Gates Shaw, retired from Christ Episcopal Church of Birmingham. The service is from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. for the nondenominational service on Sunday, everyone welcome. Until next week, keep smiling, Rosie
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