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Alexander City man killed in Monday morning crash By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Brian Elliott Childs of Alexander City was killed in this two-vehicle crash on Highway 22 Monday.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continue to investigate a violent head-on collision that claimed the life of an Alexander City man Monday morning.
ALEA spokesman Sgt. Steve Jarrett said that Brian Elliot Childs, 46, was killed when the 2003 Ford Windstar he was driving collided with a 2006 Ford F-150 on Alabama 22 near the 110-mile marker, two miles west of Alexander City. The crash happened near the
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‘Toot Toot’ struck by vehicle Sunday evening
Southern Rock’s Wet Willie to headline Jazz Fest The lineup has been set for next month’s Jazz Fest in Alexander City and at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, with a Southern rock standard JAZZ FEST headlining the event. While LINEUP organizFRIDAY, JUNE 10: ers have 6 p.m. - Jonathan remained Bloom tight-lipped 7:30 p.m. - Roman about the Street headliner, 9 p.m. - Tab Benoit the website SATURDAY, JUNE for the band 11th Wet Willie 6:30 p.m. - Gravy has a Jazz 8 p.m. - Brass-AFest tour Holics date set for 9:30 p.m. - Wet Willie Saturday, featuring Jimmy Hall June 11 at the Lake Martin
entrance to the Alexander City Work Release Center. Just across the line into Coosa County. The initial call came in at 8:05 a.m. and scanner traffic indicated that the vehicles collided virtually head on. The crash was so violent
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Participants in Saturday’s ride look over Clay County Sheriff Ray Latham’s Boss Hoss bike. Below, DAV’s Coy Powell leads riders and volunteers in prayer before they saddled up for Saturday’s benefit ride.
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Nearly 40 riders joined in a benefit motorcycle ride to help support work done for veterans in our area Saturday. The Bill Nichols Disabled American Veterans Chapter 13 organized the ride for the second consecutive year. Coy Powell of DAV Chapter 13 said that all the proceeds from the
One of the most well-known faces in Alexander City is in the hospital at the University of AlabamaBirmingham after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening. Thomas Jacob Marbury Jr., known to most area residents as Toot-Toot, was struck by a vehicle at about 8:40 p.m. Sunday as he crossed Tallapoosa Marbury Street, according to Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief Jay Turner. “The accident is still under investigation and all we have now is preliminary information,” Turner said. “He was struck by the vehicle and suffered a head injury and an injury to his leg. He was flown from Russell Medical Center to UAB for treatment.” Family members indicated that the 68-year-old Marbury had surgery on his leg scheduled Monday While it was after dark at the time of the accident, the area where the accident occurred is well lit with See MARBURY • Page 3
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Tim Taylor and his family have seen a real living dinosaur and lived to talk about it. Recently, the Taylor family Tim, Teresa and Aaron, who are Alexander City residents, were bank fishing on the Coosa River when Tim’s son snagged a fish on his wife’s Zebco 33 rod and reel. “My wife baited the hook with worms and threw it out as we were fishing for catfish,” Tim said. “He noticed a bite and started to reel it in.” Tim noticed that the fish was putting up quite a fight and thought it might be something besides a catfish. “I thought it could be a big carp or something,” Tim said. “My son fought it for several minutes and it was starting to get close to some fallen trees, so I took over.” Tim said he was used to catching big catfish. “The biggest catfish I have caught with a rod and Submitted / The Outlook reel would go over 40 pounds,” Tim said. Alexander City resident Tim Taylor poses with a lake sturgeon that he and his family caught on the Coosa Tim managed to get the fish away from the trees. River recently. The Taylors were bank fishing for catfish with worms when they hooked the fish on a “I battled with it for several minutes too,” Tim Zebco 33 rod and reel. See STURGEON • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: A coworker has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She’s not sure how long she may have. She is relatively young, so it’s tragic. We have excellent insurance from work, national health care and disability insurance. Another co-worker sent out an email with a link to a crowdfunding site as well as an invitation to a party selling products. The proceeds will be donated to fulfilling a “cancer bucket list,” which includes pampering, trips and other luxuries. I sympathize with anyone having a terminal illness, but why does that mean I have to give money? Do they have a right to be pampered on other people’s dime? This kind of fundraising, without real financial need, seems to happen often: Coworkers who have had accidents, fires, unexpected or stressful incidents all have office collections set up, even when they are fully insured and
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(Unless the “solicitor” is holding a gun, in which case I would advise you not to argue.) Whether to make a donation for something like this is your CHOICE, and if you choose not to join in, you should not feel -- or be made to feel -- guilty if you decline. DEAR ABBY: My daughter is being married in June. Her father -- my ex -- has let her know she must invite his new wife’s parents to the wedding. They are drinkers, and have in the past been very rude to my daughter. She has no relationship at all with them and doesn’t want them at her wedding. She is aware that this will cause hard feelings with her stepmother and her father. My soon-to-be sonin-law called me asking for advice. I said maybe they should be invited to keep peace in the family, but my daughter is very upset at the idea of having these people around on her “special day.” Any advice?
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Obituaries Mrs. Linda Johnston Shaffer 1960 - 2016 Graveside Service for Mrs. Linda Johnston Shaffer, 56, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 12 noon at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 9 a.m to 11:30 a.m at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Shaffer passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 28, 1960 in Alexander City, Alabama to Kenneth Clemons Johnston and Sybil Pemberton Johnston. She graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in family and child development and was director of the First Presbyterian Day School for many years. Later she became a real estate agent and worked for Century 21 and Remax Around the Lake. Linda
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loved Auburn football, traveling to the beach and spending precious moments with her family. She was a member of Alexander City Methodist Church and enjoyed the Praise Band. She was a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and was a mentor to many women that were diagnosed with that disease. She loved her dog and companion Iris. She is survived by her, husband, Blake Shaffer, Jr. of Alexander City; daughter, Lacey Shaffer Howell (John) of Jacksons Gap; son, Blake Shaffer, III (McKenzie) of Opelika; mother, Sybil Johnston of Alexander City; and brothers, Lee Johnston and Mike Johnston of Ft. Lauderdale. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Clemons Johnston. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alexander City Methodist Church 1020 11th Avenue North Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Helen Carlson 1938 - 2016 Memorial Service for Mrs. Helen Carlson, 78, of Goodwater, will be, Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Carlson passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Jackson Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1938 in Cherry Creek, New York to Reuben J. Nash and Lena M. Nash. She was a member of VFW and the Bowling League where she was a champion Bowler. Mrs. Carlson loved her family dearly and was always known as the “life of the party.” She enjoyed
playing golf, bingo and loved to gamble. She is survived by her husband, Thomas H. Carlson of Goodwater, son, Sean A. (Carolyn) Carlson, sister, Joanne Vahl (Lee), brother, LeRoy W. Nash (Mary), four grandchildren; nieces, Debbie S. Cordell (Jason), Becky Boyd (Kevin); nephew, James Vahl; five godchildren and one great niece. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher M. Carlson and parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Mavis Idell Easterwood 1929 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Mavis Idell Easterwood, 87, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Randy Anderson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Easterwood passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Chapman’s Healthcare. She was born on February 1, 1929 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Hubbard Frank Sharpe and Annie Lee Sharpe. Mrs. Easterwood loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She enjoyed cooking for her family and doing word search puzzles. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah E. Bunn of Jacksons Gap; sisters, Alma McGill and Ethel Orr; brother, William J. Sharpe and host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mixon H. Easterwood; parents; sisters, Vertis Harrelson, Vera Counts; brothers Talmadge Sharpe, Frank E. Sharpe and Eldon
Sharpe. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Penton 1930 - 2016 Graveside services for Mrs. Bobbie Jean Penton, 85, of Equality, will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the Rehobeth United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Edward Brown will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Penton passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Coosa County, Alabama to Aaron Maxwell Tinsley and Annie Mae Tinsley. Mrs. Penton was a faithful wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother. She was a lifelong homemaker who loved to play rook, garden and spend time at the lake fishing. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Baker (Steve) of Equality; brother, Tommy Ray Tinsley (Dot) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Emily Baker Brimer of Equality, and Mallory Baker (Michael) Mayfield of Auburn; greatgrandchildren, Abby Veitch, Kaylee Veitch and Matthew Mayfield She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Embry Penton; and brother, Max Tinsley. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to the Rehobeth Cemetery Fund, 1679 Coosa County Road 14, Equality, Alabama 36026. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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that the van driven by Childs was hardly recognizable. Childs was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Jarrett. The driver of the F-150 was transported to a local hospital with injuries. No charges were listed late Monday after Jarrett said that no additional information could be released as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate. Due to the location of the crash, multiple agencies responded to the scene. Alexander City Fire and Rescue, Alexander City Police, Alabama State Troopers, Coosa County Sheriff’s Department as well as workers from the Department of Corrections were all on the scene. The crash was the second accident that claimed a life recently in our area.
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The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Live Oak Lane in the Stewartville Community on Friday at about 1:30 p.m. A small child was hit by a vehicle at a residence. Emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene. Sylacauga Ambulance Service transported the child to Coosa Valley Medical Center. Upon arrival at the hospital the child was pronounced dead. The Coosa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Alabama State Troopers began a death investigation in regards to the case. Officials declined to release more information, citing an ongoing investigation. Officials said anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office at 256-377-2211.
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casual college jam sessions into a full band. Roman Street fuses jazz, Latin and flamenco styles into a unique musical experience that’s not to be missed. The Friday night headliner will be blues musician Tab Benoit, who will take to the Strand Park stage at 9 p.m. A native of Louisiana, Benoit’s love of his home state is present in every aspect of his swamp blues sound. In 2003, he founded the charity group Voice of the Wetlands, which is dedicated to the preservation of Louisiana’s receding coastline. Benoit has released 18 albums, and in 2007, he was named Best Contemporary Male Performer and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee. So bring chairs, blankets, coolers and smiles to Strand Park and the AMP to check out this year’s lineup. Check the Russell Lands event calendar at www. russelllandsonlakemartin.com/events/ for updates and Saturday lineup information. For information about table sponsorship, contact a member of the Jazz Fest committee.
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said. When the Taylor’s landed the fish, they knew they had something unique. “It was a sturgeon and it was about 40 inches long,” Tim said. “We made a picture with and released it. We also contacted fisheries and DNR.” In the late 1800s and early the 1900s, sturgeon were killed as a nuisance fish because it destroyed fishing tackle. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service the fish is a bottom feeder feeding on insect larvae, crayfish, snails, clams and leeches and is endangered in 19 of the states it inhabits. And one reason why they are so rare now is due to its spawning habits with females spawning once every four to nine years when they reach about 14 years of age and males spawning once every two to seven years when reaching eight to 12 years of age. What does one do if you happen to catch a sturgeon? “It is a definitely a catch and release fish,” Alabama Department of Conservation Officer Michael East said. It is recommended that if the hook cannot be safely removed to cut the line near the hook before release. According to the Alabama and Georgia Department of Natural Resources websites, Georgia has been stocking the fish in the upper Coosa near Lake Allatoona since December of 2002. With total numbers reaching about 85,000
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fingerlings as of December 2008. The last known sighting of sturgeon on the Coosa River in Alabama was in the 1960s. With the rare sighting, the Taylors have been quiet on where they caught it. “I would rather not say where we caught it,” Tim said. “We are working fisheries to try and get them some more information.” The experience is not likely to be forgotten anytime soon by the Taylors. “I have been fishing the Coosa River all my life,” Tim said. “I have never seen anything like it.”
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ith warm weather upon us, we all become a bit more carefree and the level of outdoor activity increases. We all want to get out and enjoy the weather more and soon children will be out of school, with free time on their hands. Today’s Outlook features three separate stories where lives have been changed or lost in tragic accidents involving vehicles. Our hearts and prayers go out to those involved and their loved ones as they seek answers. We can all do our part to make help reduce the chances of another tragic accident happening. As we drive, we often slip into that mode as well. We are headed to a gathering, towards the lake or maybe even heading off on a vacation road trip. If we are being honest, we’ve all taken off on a trip without taking all the precautions we should. So many times what seems like an innocent drive – even a drive to or from work – can turn life-threatening because of a bad decision. So many times the decision not to wear a safety belt has proven one of the worst possible. Warm weather is upon us. Spring has sprung and will lead into summer. Ours is an area that loves its recreation. But the best way to enjoy the activities that accompany the coming months is to be responsible. Wear a safety belt. Don’t drink and drive or ride with anyone who has been drinking. In fact, don’t let them drive. And, whoever’s driving, make sure they’re driving safely and within the posted speed limit. We have rules on our roadways for one big reason – to save lives. Any type of behavior that runs afoul of those rules is, at best, a gamble. And the stakes are the very highest possible. Yes, the weather’s growing warmer. Around these parts, that means it’s time to have some fun. Let’s have fun and be responsible, too. Because everything’s more fun when everyone arrives alive.
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ay is National Foster Care Month. It is a time to uplift our foster children who are in foster care through no fault of their own. It is also a time to honor the dedicated men and women who readily accept and nurture the children in our state’s foster care system. In Alabama, there are approximately 5450 children in foster care. Foster children have been removed from their parents because they have been abused or neglected. They are in care due to their parent’s inability to keep them safe for various reasons. Many of them have parents with drug issues. Some of their parents have other limitations that negatively impact their ability to safely parent their children. These children are traumatized and emotionally fragile. They need a safe, caring and loving environment. They need to heal from wounds that can be seen and also from those that cannot be seen. It is critical that children not only heal, but thrive, in the foster care system. Their physical, emotional and educational needs must be met. Children should not remain in the system for long periods of time. Two years in the life of a four year old is half of his or her life; this is too long. Permanency is vitally important for each and every child in order for him/her to reach his utmost potential and become a normal, healthy adult. All children in the foster care system need a safe, stable, loving and permanent family. Often this means children return to their parents or biological family, and sometimes the children are adopted by their foster
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parents or another adoptive family. I am forever appreciative and grateful to the relatives and the foster and adoptive parents in Alabama who provide a permanent home for our children and youth in the foster care system. Unfortunately, all foster children do not have permanent families by the time they are emancipated or “age out” of foster care. National statistics indicate that within four years of “aging out” of the foster care system (usually around 18 or 19 with no permanent home) more than 20 percent of these former foster youth are homeless, a little more than half will graduate from high school and less than 3 percent will earn a college degree by the time they are 25. More than 70% of young women who age out of foster care will be pregnant by age 21 and only half of emancipated foster children will be employed by age 24. Permanency and other resources for foster children can resolve many of these issues and must be at the top of Alabama’s priorities. One of the resources now available to our foster children is the Fostering Hope Scholarship Act. Through Governor Bentley’s leadership and the sponsorship of bills by Senator Dick Brewbaker and Rep. Paul Lee, the act passed our Legislature last year. This act is the first in Alabama to provide financial assis-
tance to qualified foster youth so they may attend any two-year, four-year or technical state institution in Alabama beginning this fall. My hope is that we will continue to develop more resources like this that will greatly improve the likelihood of each foster child becoming successful as an adult and fulfilling his or her potential. It is incumbent upon all of us to take care of the foster children of Alabama for they are an important part of Alabama’s future. I believe that children learn what they live; therefore, we must make sure that we create the best possible environment for foster children while they are in our care and provide them the same opportunities for success as children growing up with their birth families. Our commitment to help foster children is not only necessary for them but also the communities in which they live and the entire state of Alabama. We as kind, caring and loving people must do everything within our abilities to help uplift these children and youth of Alabama who are victims of abuse or neglect. We must also give them a world of opportunity, where they too may live productive, successful and happy lives. May is Foster Care Month; however, for a foster child every month is Foster Care Month. For more information about foster and adoptive parenting, please contact the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources at 256-825-3700. Buckner is commissioner of the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
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County rescue squad clarifies fundraiser inquiries Dear Editor, After numerous phone calls from concerned, confused and sometimes irate citizens, I feel the need to address the matter of a fundraising event going on with Alexander City and Tallapoosa County. As president of the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad, we do not solicit donations by going door to door in Alexander City or surrounding communities. We get our funding through the Lake Martin United Way, City of Alexander City, Tallapoosa County Commission, Alexander City Recycling Center and donations from private individuals. I spoke with Terry Newman, president of the Lake Martin Search and Rescue, and they are not having a fundraiser at this time, although they have in the past. I spoke with Faye Ingram,
president of the Tallaco K9 Unit, and they were out soliciting donations at this time. This unit is going door to door offering a photography session in exchange for a $40 donation. They do not represent the Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad. They should have a photo ID with appropriate paperwork and license. They should be wearing their orange shirts with the Tallaco K9 Unit logo on it. While the Alexander City/ Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad understands the need for fundraising, we believe it should be done in an appropriate and professional manner. The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Police Department have received numerous calls of the soliciting. We have received complaints from numerous people within the county.
The complaints are of representatives from Tallaco K9 Unit being rude, soliciting after 8 p.m. and claiming to represent the Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad. These individuals are not affiliated with nor do they represent the Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad. If you have a complaint, please call Faye Ingram, president of Tallaco K9 Unit. If you feel uncomfortable or do not feel safe please do not open your door and call your local law enforcement agency to report the incident. We want the citizens to know that the Alexander City/ Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad are not associated and do not receive any funding from this fundraiser. Ken Cowart President Alexander City Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad
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PIANO RECITAL: Piano students of Sandra Stark are having their elementary recital Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Faith Temple. It will feature Elisie Lin, Alyssa Channell,
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WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: I Hate Hamlet will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players May 12 - May 28. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
Art on the Lake provides an opportunity for artists from all over the Southeast to showcase their art including canvas, jewelry, pottery and sculpture are available for purchase with a portion of the sale benefitting Children’s Harbor.
Highway 280 Saturday, June 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All antique cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Listen to the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. For more information contact Rod Sizzers at 256-794-3844.
May 23 - May 25
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Sandy Creek Baptist Church will hold revival services May 23rd thru May 25th at 6:30 p.m. each evening. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jimmy Sprayberry. Special music will be provided each night. The church is located at 621 Sandy Creek Road, Camp Hill, Alabama. Everyone Welcome! Craig Guy is the pastor.
May 27
OLD FASHIONED GOOD TIME: The old Coosa County/J.D. Thompson School campus will be the site of a real old fashioned good time, going back in the day with fun. Activities will include a May Pole, horseshoes, car games, two-hole golf, bingo, art contest and more. Concessions will be available but please no large bills. Kendall Burton will be the guest speaker. Please bring a lawn chair. BOSTON BUTT SALE: The Alexander City Methodist Church is selling tickets for Boston Butts for Memorial Day. Cost is $28 for one or $50 for two. BOSTON BUTT SALE: Sixth Street Baptist Church is pre-selling Boston Butts from Good Ol’ Boys Restaurant for you to have for your Memorial Day Weekend. The butts are $30 each and the proceeds will go to help support our mission team going to Uganda this July to share the gospel with the Acholi people. All orders must be preordered and pre-paid. The pickup for the butts will be Friday morning, May 27, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Sixth Street Baptist Church. For more information, or to place and order, please contact Sixth Street Baptist Church at 256-2342408 or email Pastor Matt Haines at mhaines@sixthstreetbaptistchurch. com
May 28
ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL: Bibb Graves School is hosting an arts and crafts festival May 28. There will also be a car show. CHURCH FELLOWSHIP: New Adka Church is hosting a day of fun, fellowship and fun May 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring your family and lawn chairs. There will be games for children and adults with volleyball, inflatable games, matching games, ball pit and more. There is no cost for the event.
May 27-29
POP UP SHOPS: Lakeside Mercantile 4th annual Pop Up Shops & Tent Event will be May 27-29 featuring outside vendors, food and fun with East Lake Coffee Shoppe, Unique Home Decor, local art, jewelry, apparel, and gifts. Hours are: Preview Friday May 27 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday May 28 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday May 29th 10-4, and closed Memorial Day
May 28-29
ART ON THE LAKE: Children’s Harbor Lake Martin Campus is hosting Art on the Lake May 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 29 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Hillabee Camp Ground United Methodist Church will hold homecoming on Sunday, May 29. A covered luncheon will be held. Everyone is invited to attend.
May 29 - June 3
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South in Alexander City is hosting Submerged!, a vacation Bible school May 29 through June 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly.
May 31
PGA JR. LEAGUE: Lakewinds Golf Club is starting a PGA Jr. League June 8. You need to register by May 31 and there will be leagues for children of all ages up to 16 years old. You can register at www.pgajlg.com
June 3
GOSPEL CONCERT: The Hyssongs will be presenting a concert of Gospel Music at Bay Pine Baptist Church Friday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Dell, Susan, and Richard Hyssong travel full-time as the award-winning Hyssongs. their energetic family ministry combines family vocal harmony, humor and brass instruments to delight audiences through the powerful medium of music. The group has been singing together as a family for 20 years.
June 4
INTRO SAILING: The Dixie Sailing Club is hosting a introduction to sailing event June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The introduction includes an oral presentation and on the water capsize and recovery. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to skipper a sailboat. It is open to children as well as adults. FARM TOUR: Lake Martin QDMA and Tallapoosa County Treasure Forest Assoc. will sponsor a Wildlife Habitat Tour June 4, including timber management and wildflowers on Jerry and Genelle Brown’s Farm near Hackneyville, Al. (1030 Saxon Rd. Goodwater, Al.) Whiskers Catfish will provide lunch after the tour which will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event is free but everyone is asked to call the Tallapoosa County Ext. Office at 256825-1050 to register, or Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Adka Church is hosting its 21st Pastoral Anniversary Banquet for Rev. and Sis. Edward Milner June 4 at 5 p.m. CHURCH HISTORY CELEBRATION: Trinity United Methodist Church invites everyone to join in a celebration of its past and future Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. Trinity will look back at its ministries of the past with history, photographs, and memories of members and former pastors will be shared as we look to plans for the future. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. CRUISE IN: Lord’s Cruisers are hosting a cruise in at Arby’s on
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting homecoming June 5 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be Redemption Song. The pastor is Edward Frantz. Everyone is welcome.
June 6
SUMMER READING KICKOFF: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is kicking off the Summer Reading program June 6 at 10 a.m. at the Sportplex Gym. There will be a fun run, entertainment and kids free lunch. SUMMER ARTS ENRICHMENT: The Tallapoosa County Schools are hosting summer arts enrichment programs at Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown schools this summer. The program is available for students in kindergarten through the tenth grades. The program will focus on music, art and drama. There will be an end of camp program for parents. The program will be June 6-9, June 13-16, June 20-23 and June 27-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. No transportation will be provided and students must be picked up no later than 12:10 p.m. Children may bring a snack. Registration is handled through the child’s school.
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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.
June 7 - 9
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 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.
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.
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heading to Alexander City and back to New Site for a meal. “It looked like it was going to be bad again, but it turned out to be a great day for it,” Powell said. “We can’t thank all the riders enough for all they did. We’d also like to thank Coosa County Sheriff Ray Latham for all his help. It really means a lot to have this kind of support. Powell thanked all the riders and the volunteers who gave up their Saturday to help with everything from registration to serving the meal at the end of the ride. Those on hand were Wayne Branch, Geneva McRay, Bill Ray Wall, Lynn and Carey McKenzie,
Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Victory Baptist Academy, a mission of Victory Baptist Church, is now holding registration for the 2016-2017 academic school year for grades K4 12th grade. For more information call 256-234-2089 or 256-7496451. SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Faith Christian Academy, a ministry of Faith Temple Church, is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year for grades K3 and up. Applications may be obtained at the Church office at 425 Franklin Street (256-234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. SUMMER BAZAAR: Vender spaces available for the June 18 Annual Summer Bazaar/a Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc.project to be held in the parking lots of the Karen Channel State Farm Bldg. For venders selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the VCCA offices. There will be limited flea market spaces available outside and along the parking lot perimeter. All spaces, both inside and outside are available on a first come first serve basis. 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 by May 15, 2016. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sunday’s from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-2341134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a woman’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m.
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Ride event will help raise the quality of life for veterans at Bill Nichols Veterans Home. “All proceeds go to the activity fund for Bill Nichols, which provides for bingo and other entertainment for the resident veterans,” Powell said. “The activity fund is not supported by the government, and requires outside donors to keep it going. The state won’t supply funds for that. It takes outside funds to give these guys a little enjoyment.” The weather started out cloudy, but before long the clouds parted giving way to a bright sunny day for the ride that traveled from New Site to Wadley, down to LaFayette to Camp Hill to Dadeville, before
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until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@cacc. edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIOA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256496-4664. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@gmail. com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed.
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Benjamin Russell quarterbacks and running backs go through handoff drills during practice this spring. The Wildcats wrapped up spring practices on May 20 at the Gridiron Classic jamboree game in Jacksonville.
BRHS seeks improvement this summer By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
The Benjamin Russell Wildcats recently wrapped up spring practices and enter the summer looking to improve on both sides of the ball. Benjamin Russell competed in the Gridiron Challenge at Jacksonville State University on May 20. Benjamin Russell Coach Danny Horn said he saw flashes from his defense, but offensively the Wildcats struggled against a good James Clemons defense. “We played James Clemons and they’re a big 7A. Defensively they were really good and offensively we struggled a little bit,” Horn said. “We
played a half and they beat us 9-0. I thought defensively at times we played decent. Not great, but decent. We’ve just got a lot of work to do on the offensive side.” However, Horn said the issues on offense were more to do with timing and execution and was nothing that could not be corrected with more time than what teams get during the spring. “In the spring, you don’t have a whole bunch of time to work as you want to, especially on offense, but that’s more about timing and execution on offense,” Horn said. “We just need to, over the summer, work hard to get bigger, stronger and faster. We need to, from an offensive standpoint, get a lot better over the sum-
mer. But overall, it wasn’t that bad.” While Horn said no position in particular stood out during the spring, the secondary and defensive line have great potential going into the summer. “No. 1, we lost a lot of really good players from last year. But on the defensive line I think we’ve got six people that – in time – are going to be all right,” Horn said. “At linebacker, we need some of the younger ones to step up in the linebacker corps. Secondary, I feel really good about that. We’ve got one or two that need addressing, but I expect that will improve over the summer. Offensively, we’ve got to work on a lot of things. That takes a little time and as time goes on we’ll get better.”
Local coach offering free summer camps in Dadeville By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor
Children looking to stay active this summer will have a free option in the Dadeville area. Coach Michael Taylor will put on free training camps for cheerleading, band, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball and tennis at the Dadeville Elementary Playground this summer. The free training camps will be held each Monday and Tuesday starting at 5:45 p.m. from June 13 to July 26. Taylor said the camps were started last summer to give area youth a place to play for free.
“I’ve been part of quite a few camps, but this one is the second one I’ve done. I did this camp for half a year last year,” Taylor said. “The reason for this camp is a lot of kids don’t have the money to pay for some of the camps that are out there during the summer. So, what I decided to do since Dadeville and the Camp Hill area doesn’t have a YMCA or a rec department that keeps the kids for the whole summer, I figured I’d volunteer my time and use my own money and equipment that I purchased to keep the kids busy for two days a week during the whole summer.” Camps are open to all school-age children and equipment will be provided. While nothing has been solidified, Taylor said the camps will be
conducted in conjunction with local coaches. “What I am doing is taking some of the positive people from the community and bringing them together that have actually coached before and know a little bit about the sports the kids want to play in,” Taylor said. “There will be quite a few parents and coaches who will come out and step up. I’ve talked to the high school, elementary school and middle school. So, who will show up, I don’t know for sure, but there will be quite a few that participate. We’ll probably have anywhere from 100 to 200 kids out there throughout the summer.” For more information contact Taylor at 334-549-2337.
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The 11/12 Orange Crush youth softball team won the Alexander City Parks and Recreation championship game 22-7 on May 10. Members of the Orange Crush are Tyliciya Calhoun, Arianna Cunningham, Carley Henderson, Zarie Roberson, Jacey Ratliff, Haylee McClellan, Jessi Goggins, Asia Hugley, Kellasha Smith, Abby Veitch and LaRobbie. Coaches are Head Coach D’Arcy Calhoun and assistant coaches Y’Keona Kelley and Will Ratliff.
ach year around this time – the LUKE football “silly ROBINSON season” – we Sports hear of various Columnist collegiate athletes and their arrests, stupid (even unethical) videos or social media posts showing questionable judgment. Some of the time the issue goes away quickly... like a puff of doobie smoke; sometimes it’s shocking... like finding a stolen handgun under a car seat. (Yes, I prefer to call joints “doobies.” Just makes me laugh a little.) As long as there is no violence attached (see: Baylor University’s messy culture swamp right now), it’s just “boys being boys,” right? Who, I say WHO, amongst us hasn’t smoked dope at a park at 2:30 in the morning? Or in a car with three teammates? Or while wearing…a…gas mask…and videoing it….for some reason? Many of you reading this article had your legal run- ins when you were young. A DUI here or a “disturbing the peace” there. Whatever. That’s why my initial reaction to the controversy surrounding players from Ole Miss, Alabama and Auburn recently was met with a shrug from me. We have all found the law’s line in the sand and crossed it “just because” in our youth. However, upon reflection, I think there is clearly a difference now. A reason that kids of this generation don’t have the same “we didn’t know” excuse of the past: Technology. For example, my 9 year old can operate an iPad much more efficiently and more proficiently than either of my parents. It’s not close. It’s actually an i-Blowout. Therefore, it stands to reason that my 9 year old will be a lot more knowledgeable – a lot more worldly – than my parents were in their teenage years. The points being that my daughter will have access to and awareness of information that kids just two to three generations ago didn’t. So it will be harder for her to use the excuse, “but Daddy…. I didn’t know better!” It’s the exact reason I have a hard time with those aforementioned players. How can some of these players who were destined for NFL riches since sixth grade legitimately expect to use the “I didn’t know better” or “kids being kids” lines when there is an internet FULL of stories about how NOT to start your NFL career? How can we overlook four Auburn teammates’ arrests when just two seasons ago a very famous AU QB was run through the ringer for just the tiiiiiiiiniest amount of dope in his car? What is ‘Bama’s Cam Robinson’s story when WE JUST SAW WHAT HAPPENS TO HIGHLY TOUTED LINEMEN WHEN THEY DO REALLY STUPID OFF THE FIELD STUFF (WITH LAREMY TUNSIL) A MONTH AGO!!!!!!!!???? It’s almost like these kids are trying to tell us they don’t watch the news come across their iPhones despite the fact that this generation of kids are ALWAYS glued to their iPhones! For every advancement in technology, there is a price. The price for instant information, constant gaming and unending social connection is that there no more “I didn’t knows” when it comes to stupid mistakes by high profile players. There is a camera on every corner; on every cell phone. Kids use them constantly. Whether it is a disgruntled financial advisor who posts a video or a friend who unwittingly Snapchats you in compromising position, no joint is worth the millions that are lost in each descending draft slot as a consequence. I respect societal or community problems that may have contributed to these players’ mistakes. It may not be totally fair to expect more from them. Nor is it totally fair that kids today are more scrutinized just because we have more access to their shenanigans. Again, though, that’s the price. No matter their backgrounds or family situations they do clearly have advantages other players before them didn’t have, though. Youtube can make a high school recruit a five star in minutes. That same kid may have never been noticed 30 years ago. However, social media can also cost that a player a bunch of money if caught in the wrong off-the-field moment. While older generations only had the advice of parents, older siblings or friends to warn them of life’s seedy temptations, kids today have immediate video proof that a doobie now can cost you millions later. It’s why all of them must start being more mature at an earlier age. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and is president of the Lake Martin Area Bama Club.