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Man accused of threatening DPD officers Terroristic threat charges leveled over alleged social media death threats By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

The Dadeville Police Department arrested a man suspected of making terroristic threats towards officers in the wake of a deputy-involved shooting last Wednesday that left a mentally challenged man dead. Chief David Barbour announced the arrest of 30-year-old James Earl Stinson of Dadeville in a released statement Saturday morning. Stinson was taken into custody late Friday. Officials did not release details of what the threats entailed, but said that they were made over social media, having been posted to a Facebook page. Dadeville Assistant Police Chief Chris Martin said that Stinson’s posts include threats on the lives of officers. An investigation found that Stinson had made threats regarding officers of the Dadeville Police Department following Wednesday’s shooting where a Tallapoosa County Deputy was forced to shoot 46-year-old Fletcher Ray Stewart after he brandished a weapon in an incident off Booger Hollow Road. Stinson was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail and charged with making terroristic threats, which is a Class C felony. Under Alabama law, a conviction on that charge is punishable by two to 20 years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine. “We will not tolerate individuals threatening the lives of our officers for doing their job and duty even when they are misinformed as to the circumstances,” Dadeville Assistant Police Chief Chris Martin said. “We can and will investigate each and every incident See TERROR, Page 5

A CLASS OF THEIR OWN

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H school fishermen,above, set out from Wind Creek State Park SatHigh urday at sunrise to take part in the first Costa Bassmaster High School u S Southern Open. Winners Josh Powers and Cole Stewart, below, hold up ttheir winning sting of fish at weigh-in.

Tennessee team takes title at Bassmaster tournament By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

If you were to ask most of the fisherman taking part in t the t inaugural Costa Bassmaster High School Southern Open on H Lake Martin what they hooked L their fish on, they would say t Shaky Head’s with pumpkin S colored worms in shallow water c and a on brush piles, but not for the t winners Cole Stewart and Josh Powers of Esteill Springs, J Tennessee. T “We finally got on some fish in i some deep water, about 60 feet,” Powers said. “They were f biting jigs real good.” b The Powers-Stewart team’s first-place stringer of spotted f and large mouth bass weigha ing i in at 14 pounds, 4 ounces won w their Grundy County High School Fishing team $1,500 and S a spot in the national championship to be held this summer. o Once the Powers-Stewart team took the lead at the aftert noon weigh-in at Wind Creek n State Park, no one really chalS lenged them until near the end. l Another Tennessee team consisting of Bailey Fain and c Justin Selvidge of Lenoir City J High School brought a five-fish H stringer to the scales weighing s in i at 14 pounds and one ounce

to finish second. “Our day was kind of slow,” Fain said. “We only had two keepers at halftime, but finished off a limit by about noon. We only caught six fish all day.” The halftime and timeouts are unique to the BASS High School tournaments. “We have halftime so that the fisherman can take a short break, eat and consult with their boat captain,” BASS’s Hank Weldon said. “They also get See BASS, Page 11

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Few items elicit as much emotion as those m where laws regarding w alcohol are involved, a and Monday night the a Alexander City City A Council saw that firstC hand. h A near capacity crowd filled the municic pal courtroom of the p Alexander City Public A Safety Building for a pubS lic l hearing on a proposed Arts and Entertainment A District planned for the D downtown area. d While only two speakers e for the proposal and two t against were allowed to t speak on the issue, the strong feelings on t both sides were apparb ent. While proponents e cite c success in other locations and relatively few t issues, opponents say i that increased access to t alcohol is too high of a a price. p Rev. Bill See DISTRICT, Page 3

Yarn-Dye Building set to be home to auto supplier Korens Inc. By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

The Alexander City City Council voted Monday to authorize Mayor Charles Shaw to enter into an agreement with the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance designed to pave the way to bring a worldwide auto parts manufacturer to the area. Korens Inc. was listed as a third party in the memorandum of understanding. According to sources, after the city gives the old Russell Corporation Yarn and Dye Building to LMAEDA, the floor will be repaired and with the plan for it become home for a new Korens plant. That building would allow them to get set up quickly, while a new, larger facility is See BUILDING, Page 3

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Entertainment district supporter Mark Lamborn said that it was time to try something to help downtown businesses. w

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Dr. Wayne Flynt spoke to Horizons Unlimited Monday about recent news surrounding Harper Lee and same sex marriages.

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Obituaries Mr. Melvin Dewey “Sonny” Jackson 1934-2015 Funeral service for Mr. Melvin Dewey “Sonny” Jackson, 80, of Jacksons Gap, will be Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Bay Pine Baptist Church. Rev. Scott Jordan and Bro. Donald Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bay Pine Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, February 16, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Jackson passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at University of Alabama Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1934 in Elmore, Alabama to Alvin Dewey Jackson and Ada Louise Ford Jackson. He was a member of Bay Pine Baptist Church. Mr. Jackson loved to garden and work on his farm. He always had animals on the farm, especially horses for his children and grandchildren to enjoy. His favorite past time was to take the family “bumping around” in

Mr. Fletcher Ray Stewart A funeral service for Mr. Fletcher Ray Stewart, 46 of Dadeville, AL will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the chapel of Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. Visitation will be held 12:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Mr. Stewart was born on July 15, 1968 in Phenix City, AL. and passed away on February 11, 2015 in Dadeville, AL. He is survived by his mother Alice Howard Stewart; one sister Lorraine Enfinger; three nieces Mary Lee Davis, Kelly E. Stewart and Kathy Barfield; two nephews Thomas Lee Stewart Jr. and James Enfinger. He was preceded in death by his father William Thomas Stewart and brother Thomas Lee Stewart Sr. Online condolences to the Stewart family at: www.alabamafuneralhomes.com Alabama Funeral Homes and Cremation Centers in Dadeville are handling the arrangements.

his truck on the weekends. The most important thing in Mr. Jackson’s life was his family and spending time with them, especially time with his grand and greatgrandchildren. He is survived by his wife Shelby J. Pitts Jackson of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Anna Marie Reed of New Site, Teresa Kay Eiland (Albert), of Wadley, Melba Dean Albright of Dadeville; sons, Danny Cotney (Tammy), of Hackneyville, Charles Cotney of New Site; sisters, Jackie Baker (Lamar) of Elmore, Laverne Shaw (Charles), of Alexander City, JoAnn Parrott of Rockford; Ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Jewell Dean Jackson; granddaughter Sheena Kay Coker; brothers, Cecil Jackson, Albert Jackson and Perry Jackson. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. John Allen Parker Mr. John Allen Parker of Kellyton (Cottage Grove Community), AL died on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City, AL. Final arrangement will be announced later by Armour’s Memorial Service.

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DEAR ABBY: Do you know why people nowadays feel the need to announce their pregnancies via ultrasound pictures? I’m sorry, but I really don’t want to see all that. I guess some folks think the image of a blurry, black-andwhite fetus is “darling.” But to me, all I see is an up-closeand-personal snapshot of a stranger’s uterus. Even if we’re best friends, I don’t need all that detail. TMI, right? I really wish people would deliver this kind of news faceto-face. Or call me, text me, whatever. It serves the same purpose and isn’t nearly as graphic. -- NOT READY FOR A CLOSE-UP DEAR NOT READY: If seeing a sonogram is “TMI” for your sensibilities, all you need to do is scroll past it. It’s not as if you’re being forced to view the fetus. Being able to see the product they’re manufacturing pre-delivery helps many couples to bond with their babies, and when people

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are happy, they often want to share their joy. So loosen up and let them. DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. Prior to that, we dated for seven. (We met when we were teenagers.) My problem is, my mother-in-law still misspells my name, which is Sara. After all these years, she still adds an “h” to the end of my name, regardless of how many times my husband has pointed out the correct spelling. I don’t know why this is an issue, because we send her cards on all the holidays, her birthday, etc., with my name spelled correctly. How should

I approach this with her? -SIMPLY SARA IN ARIZONA DEAR SIMPLY SARA: If the two of you get along well, just smile and ask her why she can’t get the spelling of your name right. Then listen. However, if there is tension in your relationship, recognize that this may be a form of passive aggression, that confronting her will make her defensive, and she will find some other way to needle you. P.S. Another thought. Tell her you’ve changed the spelling of your name to “Sarah” and she may drop the “h”! DEAR ABBY: My best friend is dying from lung cancer, which I think has traveled to her brain. I am heartbroken over this. My question is, she seems different now -- angry. She jumped on me when we were talking about her disease. Should I just leave her be? Or what should I do? -STANDING BY IN TEXAS

DEAR STANDING BY: Your friend may indeed be angry, and she has a right to be. She may also be very scared. Continue to stand by her because she will need your support and understanding in the months to come. A diagnosis of metastasized cancer can make someone feel alone and isolated. If she wants to talk about her prognosis, be prepared to listen. If she is too ill to get out of the house, bring the news about what is going on in her circle of friends to her. (Gossip can be distracting.) Do NOT offer advice unless you are asked for it. And if she has a bad day, try to be understanding and forgiving. 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.

Drive through Ash Wednesday service to be offered By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

For those that would like to commemorate Ash Wednesday and are in a rush, there is a way to get a drive-through mark and blessing in Alexander City Wednesday morning. “We offering the drive-through sharing of ashes for those that would like wear their mark to work or school,” Flint Hill United Methodist Church’s Stacey Jeffcoat said. “This will allow them to wear it all day to begin their season of Lent.” The locations this year are different than last. “We were struggling for place to host it this year,” First United Methodist’s Todd Henderson said. “We were at breakfast one day try-

ing to figure it out as we used the old Pappa Bellos location last year – well Fred Dobbs overheard us and said we could use his place. So we will be in one of his service bays providing imposition of ashes. It was a blessing.” In addition to Darwin Dobbs on Cherokee Road, the churches will be at Winn Dixie on Highway 280 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. This is the first year for Flint Hill as they are partnering with First United Methodist Church. “Both churches will have members at both locations helping out,” Henderson said. “No matter the location you will likely see someone you know.” Both churches hope to reach those that might not be involved in a church.

“It’s a great event with so many from the community taking part,” Henderson said. “We hope that we will be able to reach those that are not traditionally involved in a church.” Both churches will have their normal Ash Wednesday services too. Flint Hill United Methodist Church will hold its Ash Wednesday Service at 6:30 p.m. and First United Methodist Church will hold its Ash Wednesday Services at Noon and at 6 p.m. For those that only have time for one drive through in the morning, the churches are making it an easy decision. “We will have coffee, doughnuts and biscuits at both locations for those that come visit us,” Jeffcoat said.

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District Middlebrooks, a retired minister said that he had never addressed the city council before, but felt he had to on this issue. Middlebrooks said despite claims by some a district was about entertainment and not about alcohol â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he had to disagree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You desire whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for our city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I know that you do,â&#x20AC;? Middlebrooks said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know that many of the people in this room know that, too. We all want businesses to succeed and thrive, but if we have to increase the availability of alcohol to do so, the end does not justify the means.â&#x20AC;? MainStreet Director Richard Wagoner said that the committee had worked very hard to put safeguards in place to assure that there would be no issues. He said that the track record in other areas to bring more people downtown speaks for itself. Mark Lamborn also spoke in favor of the district, saying it is a time to take action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I appreciate the council considering this and thank the people who have worked so hard pulling it together,â&#x20AC;? Lamborn said. We all know our downtown businesses need help. No matter how you look at it, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening now and what we are doing is not working. Why not try this? It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hurt. As Richard said, there are fail-safes in place. It has worked other places and I say it can work here too.â&#x20AC;? Rev. Ricky Levell of Marshall Street Church of God laid out 10 questions that he said needed to be addressed. He said that the one point that has been made is that young people need a reason to want to

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be in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those in favor of this say that young people are moving away from Alexander City,â&#x20AC;? Levell said. Do we believe that this proposal is the answer to that? The real need is more jobs and careers if we are to keep out young people in our community. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think this will provide those.â&#x20AC;? Levell asked for the matter to be tabled and more research done. The council did not take action, but set March 2 for the matter to be placed on the agenda for consideration. If enacted, an arts and entertainment designation would establish a defined district downtown with strict boundaries that would be more conducive to events, live music and pedestrian traffic. The districts are allowed by state statute and in other areas have been a boost to downtown economies. Establishments that are already licensed with the state ABC board would strictly enforce the code and there would be no cans or glass. In other areas like Opelika and Eufaula, the result has stimulated business activity in the areas within the boundaries. Previously, Wagoner told the council that in a survey of 26 downtown businesses, 24 of the people contacted were in support of the formation of entertainment district. The concept has already gotten the support of the Alexander Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, which voted last week to write a formal letter in support of a proposed entertainment district to the Alexander City Council.

Building built on property recently purchased by the city off Comer Road. To help pave the way for the agreement, the council also had to act on two other moves. It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come without some serious questions from two council members. Councilwoman Sherry Ellison-Simpson received applause from the near capacity crowd after she questioned the lack of communications with all the council members on the issue and the need to close out a local company. Jacksons Gap-based CES Industries had made an offer on the building last month. She said she had questions that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answered and said she had hoped that they could find a way to bring both companies to the area. EllisonSimpson indicated that she felt she had been intentionally left out of the process simply for seeking answers to important questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While I vote no on these proposals tonight, it had nothing to do with my feelings for this company,â&#x20AC;? EllisonSimpson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for this city â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I just hope this is it. As everyone can see, we have some issues with communications.â&#x20AC;? Councilman Tony Goss cited the history of auto suppliers offering low wages and no benefits for workers. He said that he had hoped that a company that would have done more to help those living in poverty in our area could have been brought in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we all want the residents of our city

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to have a better quality of life,â&#x20AC;? Goss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just think we had an opportunity to bring higher paying jobs.â&#x20AC;? Both Goss and Ellison Simpson voted to table the resolutions, but council members James Spann, Bob Howard, Bobby Tapley and Billy Ray Wall voted to move forward with the votes. The council voted 4-2, with the same four above supporting the measures, to authorize the mayor to deed to Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority and pay for improvements to the Yarn and Dye building. The cost of the floor repairs are estimated to be about $80,000, an amount that was included in the fiscal year budget. If it materializes, the coming of a Korens plan could mean hundreds of jobs to the area. According to its website, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Korens was originally established in 1990 as Daeil Metal Co., Ltd. and renamed Korens Inc. in 2003. Korens is based in Yangsan City, Kyungnam, South Korea.â&#x20AC;? The company is one of the leading suppliers of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolers and EGR pipes, fluid transfer systems, oil coolers, common rail tubes and high-pressure brake lines, all parts used in the automotive industry. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website shows that its only other U.S. plant is located near Detroit, in Troy, Michigan, and it lists customers that include GM, Ford, Kia and Hyundai. That plant began operation

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ASH WEDNESDAY: Flint Hill and First United Methodist Churches will be hosting drive-through Imposition of Ashes Wednesday Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Darwin Dobbs and Winn Dixie. Sharing of Ashes will also take place at First United Methodist Church from noon until 12:45 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. and at Flint Hill United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m.

February 21 PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Faith Christian Academy Robotics Team will host a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m. The team will be competing in the Robotics competition at the National World War II museum in New Orleans in May. Price is $6 for all-you-caneat pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee for eat-in only. Take out is available. Upper Level Gym Faith Temple Church 425 Franklin Street. 256-234-6421. Tickets are available at the door.

February 22 FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church invites you to our Annual Family and Friends Day Sunday Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. at 692 Jefferson Street. Rev. Dr. Emerson War, Jr. is pastor. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Winn Dixie of Alexander City from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

February 23 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Mary Ann Neeley is the

Community Room. Walk-ins are welcome or an appointment can be made by contacting Rebecca Jones at 1-800-RED-CROSS. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Lake Martin Community Hospital from 8 a.m. to noon. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting

guest this week for Horizons Unlimited at 1:30 p.m. at The Arbor. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester. BEGINNER SEWING: Kimberly Maddox will be hosting a beginner sewing class starting Monday Feb. 23 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the CACC HEA Building. This is a four week course for $105. All fabric and supplies provided. Call 256-7945644 to register. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association invites all Christian ministers to its meeting Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Family Worship Center located at 1676 Sewell Street. Benefits of attending are Christian sharing, intercessory prayer, awareness of God at work in churches, and mutual support for ministers. Annual dues will be received. For more information, contact President Michael Waldrop at 256-329-9593, Vice President Lewis Benson at 256-215-3127 or Secretary Bill Middlebrooks at 256-2343371.

February 23 - March 1 SAND PAINTING: Everyone is invited to watch a ritual sand art construction by Tibetan Buddhist monks visiting Camp Hill, AL as part of a week-long arts and cultural celebration. Monks from the Drepung Gomang monastery will be at the First Universalist Church from 24 February through 1 March. The opening construction of the sand painting, which takes four days to complete, will commence at 5 p.m. Tuesday the 24th. On Wednesday, come enjoy Tibetan culinary arts. Learn to make momos (dumplings)

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in 2013. Korensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; promotional material shows that 40 percent of its total sales are to Hyundai and Kia, with 38 percent to BMW. In addition to its plants in South Korea and Michigan, Korens also has manufacturing facilities in China and Germany. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website lists a total of $162 million is sales for 2013. The Korens plant in South Korea has about 620 employees, with nearly 400 working in the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michigan facility. While no one would speculate on the exact number of employees a plant here could mean to the area, one person who was in meetings on

the deal last week said the numbers would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;in the hundreds.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot would depend on contracts that they are able to secure,â&#x20AC;? Shaw said. In other action, the council: ď Ž Voted to call for a public hearing on three properties on 8th Avenue; ď Ž Adopted accounting and purchasing procurement policies and standards of conduct; ď Žď&#x20AC; Authorized the mayor to execute a grant agreement with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission for an aging service grant; and ď Ž Awarded two bids for the Alexander City Police Department.

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and dine with the monks for a suggested donation of $20.00. The church will be open 10-4 during the mandala construction with extended hours on Friday. The closing of the sanding painting construction is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 28 February. Days begin and end with authentic Tibetan chanting.

Sale at Alexander City Methodist Church on 11th Avenue North on March 7 from 6-10 a.m. Items include furniture, baby items, clothes, household items, and more. The proceeds will help our mission team provide VBS, community outreach, and fund construction projects on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

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DRIVE FOR UR SCHOOL: Tallapoosa Ford and Horseshoe Bend High School are partnering on March 14, 2015 for Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive 4 UR School event. To participate in this exciting event and get behind the wheel of your favorite Ford vehicle, please visit Tallapoosa Ford between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on March 14, 2015. Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. There is a limit of one test-drive per household. All test-drive will last approximately 7-10 minutes.

BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School will host its black history program at 10 a.m. Feb. 25.

February 27 BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM: Stephens Elementary School will be hosting a Black history program Friday, Feb. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the gym. Stephensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; students will be playing instruments, acting, dancing, singing and much more. SUNDILLA: Jeff Black will at Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series at the Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall in Auburn at 7:30 p.m.

February 26-28 NIGHT MOTHER: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting Night Mother, Feb. 26-28.

March 2 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ed Bridges is the guest this week for Horizons Unlimited at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple each semester.

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Money well spent on tournament

he spending of government entities is often the subject of debate in the media and by citizens who question the need for expenditures of taxpayers’ money. After last weekend we feel the need to inform the public about the best $3,000 that the Alexander City City Council has spent in a long time. It cost the city $3,000 to bring the Costa Bassmaster High School Southern Open to our area last weekend. On the surface, you may wonder why is a government paying to have high school kids to come fish on Lake Martin? The reason is simple – money. That investment brought more than 200 teams to our city for at least two days. Each of those teams traveled with three or four people. That means that 600 to 800 people were in town. While here, those folks had to have a place to sleep so they filled our hotels. If you drove by any local hotel Friday night, you would have found the parking lot full of boats and vehicles from all over the country. While here, those people had to eat, buy fuel and other items to get them through the weekend. No matter where you went Friday and Saturday, you could see these visitors at restaurant tables, pulled up to gas pumps and at cash registers making all sorts of purchases. All those are great things for our local economy. Fishing tournaments on Lake Martin are nothing new, but this weekend’s showing may be an indicator of what is to come down the road. Last October, the Alabama Bass Trail announced that it would be adding Lake Martin to its tournament stops in the near future. Along with the annual tournament that starts in 2016 as part of the designation, there is also a boatload of marketing and positive press that could tempt would-be visitors. With that said, congratulations to the city and all those who played a role in bringing this tournament to the area. It was a winner.

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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Robert Bentley Alabama. Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7900. Her office is located at 11 South Union Street, Suite 725, Montgomery. Kay Ivey Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Lee and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-3922006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Mark Tuggle Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-2427865. His office is located at 337 East

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Trash is still a problem on our roadways

here are some highway roadsides in the Lake Martin Community that are just way too important to ever become a dumping ground for those who choose not to dispose of their trash properly and spread unsightly litter as they travel. Two such highways, and there are many others, are Coven Abbott Highway which runs from Highway 63 to Highway 280 and transports thousands of visitors to Wind Creek State Park to enjoy all the wonders of that magnificent park, and the other is a stretch of Highway 63 that is officially named Our Children’s Highway and runs from downtown Alexander City to the Children’s Harbor and the Russell Lands Amphitheater. Both of these roads not only transport thousands of visitors who spend lots of money during their visits they are also very scenic and offer travelers an early preview of the beauty of Lake Martin. The views from Elkahatchee Bridge can only be matched by the indescribable scenery as you drive across the Kowaliga Bridge. Driving on Coven Abbott to Wind Creek Park you pass gorgeous pine forests and enjoy a great peep view of the lake as you cross Elkahatchee Creek. Campers heading to Wind Creek Park begin to get excited about their upcoming outdoor experience. These two highways are extremely important to the economy of the Lake Martin

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area. Given the fact that we are not making much progress in the effort to educate the public and prevent litter from occurring, we continue to find heavily traveled roads become heavily littered very quickly. This is evidenced by what you see as you travel most anywhere in Alabama. Take the ride to Tallassee on Highway 229 or, if you prefer, continue on Highway 63 to Eclectic and follow the Georgia Road to Wetumpka. You don’t have to look very far to realize we are not winning the hearts and minds of the litterbugs. Over the past several weeks, as trash once again was building up and becoming extremely unsightly, efforts have been made to clean Highway 63, starting at Highway 280 and ending at the Amphitheater. Tim Blankenship and his Alex City crew of two cleaned to the city limits at Elkahatchee Bridge and several volunteers including Tom Lamberth, Ralph Frohsin, Randy Lee Jr., Randy Adair, Norm White and Jackson Lilly have been working in stages to clean the remainder. It’s frustrating because you clean an area one day and the next day it is trashed again. The important thing is that these guys – and

others including John Ireland, Billy Harrison, Bill Thompson and Steve Robinson – will return and clean it again. Why, because they totally get it, they not only despise the ugly eyesore created by plastic bags, bottles, cans. etc., but they recognize the enormous value that a clean environment offers to the Lake Martin area. They travel Our Children’s Highway daily, it is part of their life and they refuse to see its beauty spoiled. Coven Abbott is also heavily trashed and, with spring approaching, now is a good time to clean it up. PATH (Prosperity again Through Health) plans a “Trash Walk” for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. to accomplish just that. Those interested in taking a healthy walk and removing unsightly litter are invited to meet in the parking lot at Flint Hill Methodist Church for supplies and instructions. The group intends to clean Coven Abbott road from Highway 280 to Highway 63. There is no magic wand when it comes to litter removal; someone has to pick it up. It’s easy to become discouraged when you are passionate about keeping our environment litter-free but each time I am reminded of the quote by Margaret Mead: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world; for, indeed, that’s all who ever have.” John Thompson is the President of the Lake Martin Resource Association.

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The New Age dinosaur Republican Tar Pits It’s kind of sad being forced to watch the death struggle of these modern-day dinosaurs. Responsible parents should keep their kids from peering over the Plexiglas railing into the tar pits below to see the huge lumbering antediluvian beasts frenziedly dig themselves deeper into the sticky morass that is gay marriage. Not a sight for the queasy or squeamish. For some unfathomable reason, the thought of other people having sex makes certain folks crazier than a three-legged drunken squirrel on a telephone wire covered in ice. Judge Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, is one of those; and frankly, his obsession is becoming more than a mite suspicious. Last week, Moore ordered probate judges in the Yellowhammer State to ignore a federal court order and refuse to issue marriage certificates to gay couples. Like the Civil War, these guys are programmed to never give up. Hey, South! Get over it. Unless you have compromising photos of US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy with a baby brontosaurus, gay marriage is a done deal. And guess what, you lost. Again. Deal with it. This happens to be the very same Chief Justice Roy Moore who was kicked out of the very same office 12 years ago after

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ignoring another federal court order to remove a two and a half-ton granite block inscribed with the 10 Commandments from the rotunda of the Alabama Judicial Building. Guy’s caught in a loop. The Mobius Judge. You could say he’s not big on federal court orders. You could also say that Alabama is so far on the wrong side of history, they have a better chance of running into a herd of Stegosaurus than a fleet of Prius. Which they would call, one of their states’ rights. See, it’s not the law that’s important, it’s what Judge Moore thinks Jesus wants that’s important. Mohammed, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Confucius, Joe Smith, not so much. That the top adjudicator of the state is unable to figure out that displaying the Ten Commandments promotes one religion over others and is in direct opposition to the US Constitution does not bode well. The fossilized remains of George Wallace are alive and well and walking around in Alabama. They seem to be doing

okay in Kansas as well; where Governor Sam Brownback issued an executive order rolling back rules that prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. The Friends of Dorothy are not welcome in Kansas. Anymore. Experts see the governor’s move a transparent attempt to distract Kansans from his tax policies, which cut education and taxes on the rich at the same time. And the citizens of Kansas are beginning to suspect Brownbackian roots as the reason why their economy sucks. So now the state is morally and financially bankrupt at the same time. The United Dixie White Knights branch of the KKK released a statement on their website supporting Judge Moore, complete with more than a few spelling errors. Couple pieces of advice. One: if you want to be taken seriously, hire a 12 year old familiar with spellcheck to run your website. And two: If any one of your positions is ever supported by the KKK, you might want to think again. Or risk extinction. Like those dinosaurs. Will Durst is an award- winning, nationally acclaimed political comic. Email Will at durst@caglecartoons.com.

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same-sex marriage in Alabama were both dominant stories in the nation’s public eye. Flynt recited a litany of news sources that have contacted him for comment on the either Harper Lee or Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore, including most major news outlets and international outlets like Reuters and The Guardian. “The fact that for the last two weeks the world has been obsessed with same-sex marriage and Harper Lee,” Flynt said, “how crazy can the world get? It’s insanity.” “Andy Warhol said everyone would have 15 minutes of fame,” Flynt said. “Well, I’ve had about two hours of it lately and I don’t like it.” Flynt, known to be a personal friend of Harper Lee, was asked if he’d read “Go Set a Watchman,” Lee’s book planned for a June release. “I not only have not read the book, I did not know there was a book,” said Flynt, who sees Lee at the assistedliving facility where she lives most Mondays. “This has to be the best-kept secret ever in American literature.” Flynt was also asked about “The Reverend,” a book Lee is said to have written about a series of murders near Nixburg between 1969 and 1977. Willie Joe Maxwell, also called the Voodoo Preacher, was charged and found innocent in three of the murders with the late Tom Radney as his defender. Maxwell was shot and killed by Robert Burns at the funeral of 16-year-old Shirley Ann Ellington, Burns’ niece also purportedly killed by Maxwell. “If you had asked me two weeks ago I would have said no,” Flynt said. “But at this point nothing would surprise me.”

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Marketing committee focuses on ‘Shop Local Campaign’ By Ann Rye

“Shopping local is about a sense of place. I care about where my dollars go, and it is a conscious effort on my part to re-invest in both my local community and my state. Impulse shopping is a thing of the past. I seek out the unique and the hyper-local because I find those products to be worthwhile. They have a story that is also my story. That’s what makes it cool to support local businesses, products and artists.”

Chamber Pulse

The 2015 Marketing Committee has been impelled to act upon the need for our community to fully understand what it means to “shop local.” Simply put, we met to address the need for a campaign that will call consumer attention to how they spend their dollar and what their expenditure does for the community where they spend it. So often people feel no power in government and I have to think it is because they have no understanding of the power of the consumer. Rarely does a person stop to think that each time they purchase grocer-

— Lacey Howell ies, clothes, and supplies, really anything … they are supporting the local government where their purchase is made. People will be passionate about stating their lack of or support to an organization

for which they are asked to donate but rarely stop to think about their everyday purchases and how they add up to progress for a community. On the other hand, not shopping in See COMMITTEE, Page 7

A new online presence

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Alexander CIty Chamber of Commerce Chairman said that she is ready to do everything in her power to advance the Chamber’s mission.

Chairman ‘ Our city is on fire’ By Nancy Ammons Chamber Chairman

What a great time to be taking the helm of the chamber. Our city is on fire! We have so many great things going on to make our community the best in our beautiful state. The Chamber has had great success with our “Future is Now” campaign raising over $1 million to invest back into the community. This speaks volumes about our community and how we are ready for growth and change. As your board chairman I am ready to do everything I can to support and work towards the chamber’s goals for the betterment of our area. I encourage each citizen to stop wishing and start doing. You are the reason why we have such a unique and special place to live. You make the difference! Take a quick moment to go to Facebook and “Like” Alexander City Chamber, Sun Festival Alexander City, and Leadership Lake Martin pages. This will keep you well informed. If you are a Twitter type, follow us @alexcitychamber for live feed on what’s going on in the business community. Stay connected with the community calendar via the chamber’s mobile app. Download it for free from your app store by searching Alexander City Chamber. Lots of people are getting involved! If you would like to volunteer in any capacity please contact the Chamber of Commerce. The collaboration from a variety of our community is one element that will contribute to making our work relevant and sustainable. Nancy Ammons

CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

Sun Festival entries sought By Kim Dunn Chamber Pulse

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce is now accepting submissions for the 2015 Sun Festival Art Contest. The chosen design becomes this year’s t-shirt and a focal point for the week-long festival. What better way to showcase your talent and get involved in Sun Festival! Entries must be received by Friday, March 27, at 4 p.m. in order to have your original art (never before published) design considered. See ARTISTS, Page 7

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Visitors to the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce website will find a more interactive and user-friendly site. The staﬀ hopes that users will make it a ‘go-to’ source for local happenings and information on business . The redesigned site was launched by the Chamber last week.

Chamber launches a new-look website Staff Report

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The chamber launched its new website last week with a new, progressive look that is interactive and adds value to investors, members, and the community. Log on to www.alexandercitychamber.com and you’ll find on line access to members by category as well as an alphabetical listing. With a click, you can be on their webpage gaining access to their company information as well. However, if it is the chamber and the

community that you are interested in, we’re your source. You’ll find information about chamber programs, community, events and news. As well, along the bottom of the home page, click on the Business Development, Workforce and Education, or Public Policy to learn about what the chamber’s program of work offers in these areas. Most people have found Chamber LIVE to be an interactive way to gain information about what is going on in the business community. Chamber LIVE is a new, on location, video feed of news as it happens in our business

community. Hosted by anchor Cecily Lee, this new method of getting the word out to the community on current topics allows you to click and watch Alexander City progress. The website should be a “go-to source” for the community event calendar as well as all social feed. Please feel free to Tweet back at us or share the information. Some future enhancements to look forward to include featured spotlights for Business of the Week, Community Leader Spotlight, and Shop Local activities.

Leadership Lake Martin offers a world of learning opportunities for its members Anna Speaks Russell Lands

What an incredible opportunity it is to be a part of the 2015 Leadership Lake Martin class! Having lived in Alexander City most of my life, I, like most locals, thought I knew just about everything one could know about our charming city and the surrounding area. But, having a vested interest in the future and growth of our community, I was still very excited to be nominated and chosen to be a member of the 2015 Leadership class. Our Leadership Lake Martin journey kicked off in August with a two day Leadership retreat at Heritage Trail, where we did some s team building. I think everyone in our class would agree that, although as challenging as some of the activities were, the retreat was an incredible and wonderful experience. As our monthly classes began, I realized very quickly that there are so many things about our area that I did not know! We have just completed Health Care Day, the 5th class of our eight classes. We spent this class day at Russell Medical Center, learning all about the many departments, services and resources that we are lucky enough to have, right here in our community. We also toured the UAB Cancer Center at RMC, as well as the Wound Care Center. The level of service and care that these RMC facilities provide is really incredible. We are so fortunate to have such high level Submitted / The Outlook of healthcare services, complete with the caring doctors, nurses and administrators. Despite living in the area most of her life, Anna Speaks said that being part of Dr. Edwards, Dr. Huffman and Dr. Nader the 2015 class of Leadership Lake Martin has exposed her to all sorts of new See LEADERSHIP, Page 7 and exciting information.

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Chicken Salad Chick to speak at Lead Forward By Kim Dunn Chamber Pulse

Lead Forward Women’s Conference and Business Expo will host its second year event on March 20 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center located on Central Alabama Community College campus. Last year’s sellout crowd has spurred the urgency for those who would like to attend to purchase their tickets which went on sale last Friday. The Lead Forward mission is to encourage and promote women to pursue their opportunities and dreams by providing them with a network of support and examples of business women who have paved the way through like obstacles and insecurities to realize success. “Sometimes a woman’s goals are to be the best mom, daughter, or wife that she can be. These goals need just as much support and encourage-

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ment as the woman who wants to take on a career or act on her call to leadership. The road is always bumpy and you’ll need encouragement along the way. This conference has something in it for everyone. What I enjoy is seeing any person feel empowered to accomplish their goals and to realize that their life matters,” said Ann Rye, President and CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. “It is my hope that no one would ever get to the end of their road and say … I wish I would’ve …” Stacey Brown, founder of Chicken Salad Chick, will be this year’s keynote speaker. Brown, who never intended to open a restaurant, in 2007 found herself as a single mother in pursuit of the perfect chicken salad recipe as a way to provide for her children. Her story is engaging. Eight years later she and her business partner

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The chosen artist will receive $200 and recognition as the official 2015 Sun Festival Artist. Entries may be emailed as a .JPG or .PDF document to kdunn@alexandercitychamber.com, or sent via regular mail to: Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Sun Festival Contest 120 Tallapoosa Street Alexander City, AL 35010 Fine art and digital design will be accepted. Art in file format should be vector format like Illustrator (.eps, or .ai), or Photoshop .psd, high resolution 300dpi, type/copy (fonts provided) on layers. Minimum of 65-line screen if computer generated. Be vertical and no larger than 16” x 20”. There is no cost for entry and a limit of 3 entries per artist. Entries need to include “Alexander City Sun Festival July 18-25, 2015” in the design to be considered. Artist name and phone number printed on the back of artwork. By submitting a design for consideration, the artist agrees to the following terms and conditions: The chosen design will become property of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. Artist must design and execute a four color (four separate colors including black as one of the colors, no color blending or shading), screen print ready poster design suitable for reproduction by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. The artist will be paid $200.00 by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will retain the exclusive right to use the poster, poster art and any details thereof, in color, black and white and/or any variation in promotional materials in perpetuity including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, print advertisements, web pages and television promotions. The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will retain all proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt, and exclusive right to production. The artist may be required to attend promotional events prior to and during to the festival.

turned husband, Kevin, have created a true chicken salad experience that is pleasing palates across the Southeast. Brown is a native of Rome, Georgia and an Auburn University alum. She has sold over 100 franchises of Chicken Salad Chick and has personally opened 30 restaurants across seven states. The company has been featured in numerous publications including the cover of Business Alabama magazine, Entrepreneur magazine, the Fast Casual industry report, and was named as a Top Ten finalist in the “Best of the Best” list for Franchise Business Review magazine. Brown has won many honors including “Restaurateur of the Year” for the State of Alabama at the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance Annual Awards Conference. Most recently, Chicken Salad Chick was named to the “Top 10 to Try” in

the Southeast through chicken salad, love, and inspiration.” This year’s conference ticket will earn each attendee a t-shirt and Brown lunch. The mint and red raspberry colored t-shirt will have the Lead Forward logo on the front and the Chicken Salad Chick logo on the back along with the logos of our sponsors. This year’s sponsors for Lead Forward are: Auburn Dental Spa; Dr. Brian Dix, OBGYN; Randa Marlow, Edward Jones Investments; Marsha Mason Attorney at Law; Russell Medical Center; and Winn Dixie. Purchase your tickets at the Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Tallapoosa Street, Alexander City or call 256-234-3461.

Chamber membership offers some distinct advantages By Carla Culligan Chamber Pulse

Having a job at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce as membership director has to be the easiest job I have ever had. Why? When you truly believe in something and you have proof to back it up, it is any easy task. I believe in our community, our chamber president, our board, and our committees. I can tell you that being a member of the chamber is worth the annual fee for many reasons, starting with unlimited promotion of your business each week through our Chamber Connect E-Blast. This email goes out to all of our members at no extra charge. If you are a member and are not taking advantage, keep in mind you are missing out on FREE advertising. Please call Kim Dunn for more information at 256-234-3461. Members are listed in South’s Best Kept Secret publication, which is distributed to over 15,000 households each year. South’s Best Kept Secret is sent out through The Outlook and

is one of our community’s favorite publications, full of helpful information. New businesses are given a free Culligan ribbon cutting along with an article written in the Chamber Pulse and printed in The Outlook. Did I mention that our website is totally revamped and has only been live less than a week? This is something we are very excited about. There are so many ways the website is going to be utilized. Being a chamber member, you are listed on the website and your business will have a first time discount for chamber website marketing. Anyone can go to www. alexandercitychamber.com to see what is happening around our area, to catch some good articles, to look at pictures, and catch up with our new CHAMBER LIVE brought to you by our own Cecily Lee. Being a member always means

free referrals. We have calls every day asking for information on a range of needs and always refer every member within the category the caller is requesting. Lead Forward is March 20. Being a member guarantees you a business expo booth, while space is available, for FREE! Last year was the first year for this event and we had over 440 women packed in the Betty Carol Graham Center. Amazing! What a great opportunity for small businesses to take advantage of this event and have a little fun while working. For more information, call the Chamber. As a member you can utilize our existing business support through Executive Resources, a team of experienced professionals who offer free consultation to assist our business community in growth. The Chamber focuses on recruitment of new commercial and retail businesses. We are here to help grow the existing business that has been here for many years as well as look for opportunity to bring new busi-

nesses to our region to meet consumer needs. The Chamber is also partnering with educational institutions in having our kids ready for the workforce. Last, but certainly not least, we advocate for public policy. We now have in place a Governmental Affairs Committee which is ready to go to Montgomery to advocate for our area when and if there is a need. The chamber, its staff and volunteer leadership, love working for you! If you are a member, please TAKE ADVANTAGE by utilizing your membership opportunities. If you have not seen me in your business, Chamber member or not, be on the lookout. I am coming! Everyone should know of the opportunity to be a part of something as rewarding as the Chamber’s program of work. With your partnership, we WILL make a difference. Carla Culligan Membership Director & Customer Service Carla.culligan@alexandercitychamber.com

Nominations being accepted for Woman of the Year By Kim Dunn Chamber Pulse

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will recognize two women with a prestigious award at the March 20 Lead Forward women’s conference and business expo. One award will be given for Tallapoosa County Woman of the Year and another award for Coosa County Woman of the Year. Special Events Committee Chairman and 2015 Chairman of the Board of Directors, Nancy Ammons, said, “It is an honor to recognize the leadership efforts of a woman from each of these counties this year. The criteria for this award are hefty and receiving the annual title carries with it a magnitude of respect.” Last year’s award recognized Coach Pam Robinson of Benjamin Russell High School for her influence and motivation which ultimately empowered a group of mothers of student athletes who secured the needed funding to revamp the girl’s locker room at the high school. Without her leadership, the athletes and their families would have continued to

Committee their local community can add up to digression and serious obstacles for local government, schools, and infrastructure. The chamber is working to change that awareness. You will begin to see our new “Shop Local Alexander City” logo around town on the door front of our local businesses. This logo will hopefully remind you of your power … the dollar that you work so hard for and how it is spent. Here’s the breakdown: For every dollar that you spend in Alexander City you are taxed at 9%. Doing the math, that is nine cents. Of the nine cents, four cents are sent to the state, four cents are sent to the City of Alexander City, and one cent is sent to Tallapoosa County. What does the state do with your four cents on every dollar spent? Well, this money goes into their budget and is distributed back out to the state through appropriations for things like education. However, it is the four cents collected at the local level that is being relied upon to close the declining appropriations from the state and to make up the difference for local education, infrastructure, and community projects. Knowing that, doesn’t it become respon-

the March/April issue of Cooking with Paula Deen. As someone who thrives in service-lead environments, Brown currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Women’s Philanthropy Board for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. Furthering the community reach of Chicken Salad Chick, Brown founded her own charity organization through her chicken salad business which focuses on fighting cancer and feeding the hungry. Proceeds from Lead Forward’s door prizes will go to benefit this charity. Brown has accomplished so much while being the proud mother of four children. As for hobbies, she states, “I’ll be sure to pick one of those up when life slows down a little.” As for now, Brown says, “I am extremely happy helping lead the charge of impacting lives across

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accept the “it’s not in the budget” answer and subconsciously been complacent with their environment. Additionally, Robinson started a prom dress swap for students that might not have otherwise attended their prom if it were not for the accessibility to an affordable or even free

prom dress. The Woman of the Year award goes to this type of leadership and encourages individuals to step up and consider how they can make a difference when they see a challenge. Chamber President and CEO, Ann Rye, said “Hopefully acknowledging people of the courage it takes to step up, sometimes against the grain, and identify how something can be improved will motivate more women to act on their passion for something. We’ve got to stop making excuses for our situations. We

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sible consumer behavior to purchase those things you need and are offered at the local level locally? It is a grass roots approach to solving some of the local frustrations that every community feels. In fact, “shopping local” has become quite “cool” in the younger generations. How they spend their money is as important as the product that they are supporting. This is one of the areas that we can applaud those in the Gen X and Y for their leadership. They have made shopping local intentional and they have brought along with them the young minded baby boomers. You see this trend pop up through support to locally grown restaurants, farmers markets, and specialty stores. However, shopping local applies to the big box stores as well. Remember… supporting local people is one thing but shopping local means spending your dollar within the city limits of the community that provides you with good and services. There’s definitely a responsibility from the business community side as well. We have to be good business people. We have to offer excellent service and make shopping in our businesses a pleasure. We have to react to consumer demands

for products and we can’t shy away from challenging ourselves to better at our craft each and every day. Businesses must engage social media in today’s business climate. We have to offer a quality product for a competitive price with excellent customer service. When both mindsets align, we can turn the consumer back toward their community and a great deal of progress can be realized. Considering that the city’s largest source of undesignated income to the general fund comes from sales tax, it is a call to action to focus on Shop Local. If you would like a Shop Local Alexander City decal for your place of business, please stop by the chamber of commerce. Eventually, we will get them out to every business but you can help us speed up the process. As well, look for Shop Local t-shirts coming to Alexander City soon. If you would like to pre-order one, call us. T-shirts are $20 and will go to support Shop Local initiatives. I’ll be sporting this t-shirt around town because not only does it make me look smart, but it means I get it, my dollar counts, and I’m part of the solution. I like that!

have to own it and then say … Ok, what are we going to do about it. That’s what it takes for progress. A few passionate people can do amazing things if they will just step up.” The criteria of the awards are as follows: The woman must live in the county for which they would be receiving the award. A nomination must be completed, which details how the woman has made an impactful difference in a positive direction within her organization or community; examples of positive character traits from her leadership on the job, in her volunteer work, friendships, or family should be expressed; and any personal achievements will be considered. As well, a description of how the woman’s passion and strengths are utilized to inspire others is requested. For a nomination form, please contact the chamber of commerce at 256-234-3461 or email Kdunn@alexandercitychamber.com . The deadline for submitting a nomination is February 20. All nominees will be judged by a panel of other women from outside the Tallapoosa and Coosa County areas.

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continued from page 1 joined us for lunch and a very funny and entertaining panel discussion. These guys were so much fun. Our class agreed, this was the most entertaining group of the day! We concluded our day with a speaker from Bill Nichols Veterans Home and a DaVinci surgical robot demo from Dr. Dix and Robert Ribolini, RN Director of the Surgery department. They brought in the DaVinci robot training module for us to do some hands on activities. It was really interesting to see, first hand, how our doctors use it for training and many of the surgical procedures they perform routinely. We have already learned so much from being part of this great leadership program. Although I may be just a little partial, I think our 2015 Leadership Lake Martin class is really an outstanding group of leaders. We have all worked so well together as a class and continue to do so on our group projects. We can’t tell you about each of our group projects just yet, but I can tell you that you will definitely want to stay tuned to see what we are working on. Knowing everyone involved in our 2015 Leadership class, you can rest assured that we all can’t wait to help make a difference in our community!

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timeouts and that is the only time that the guys fishing can speak with their captain.â&#x20AC;? It can be a struggle for the captains. Wesley Taylor, boat captain for the Powers Stewart, found himself biting his tongue a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had to make them stop for the halftime at 10:15 a.m.,â&#x20AC;? Taylor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand it. I was living and dying on every cast.â&#x20AC;? The one thing that surprised many was the number of spotted bass caught with just a few large mouth bass being landed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are what we call Lake Martin bullets,â&#x20AC;? BASS Elite pro Greg Vinson told the crowd at weigh-in after a spotted bass came across the scales at 13 ounces. Many of the 203 boats in the one-day tournament could be found on Elkahatchee Creek at some point. Fayetteville High S c h o o l â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MacKenzie Pennington and Allison Davis, used to fishing on Lay Lake, spent the day there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spent the day on Elkahatchee,â&#x20AC;? said Pennington â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were fishing jigs and crank baits all day. We had fun despite only landing three fish.â&#x20AC;? The all-girls team of

Pennington and Davis was one of three allgirls teams while many more teams were co-ed like the team of Taylor Cox and Ben Muse of Carrollton High School in Georgia. The CoxMuse team lead for a while with a five fish stringer weighing in at 10 pounds and 8 ounces, good enough to finish 11th. At the end of the day, 20 teams qualified for the national tournament to be held this summer. The tournament was a success for Alabama Bass Nation, BASS, Wind Creek State Park and Alexander City with teams coming not only from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. Many teams came in early to pre-fish to learn the ways of Lake Martin. While many teams found fish in practice but not in the tournament, it was just the opposite for the winners of Powers and Stewart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a good, solid fours days of practice here, and it was pretty rough,â&#x20AC;? Powers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But today, we finally got on some fish, just enough good fish to win.â&#x20AC;?

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This team fishes on Elkahatchee Creek near the Coven Abbot Highway Bridge. Many teams could be seen in the Elkahatchee Creek area as they were drawn to its proximity to the launch site at Wind Creek State Park Saturday.

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The brother-sister team of Stephan and Amelia Williams, above from Vestavia High School remove their catch from their live-well for weigh-in. The pair netted five fish weighing in at 5 pounds, 4 ounces, good enough to finish 73rd. Below, the all-girls team of MacKenzie Pennington and Allison Davis hold their string of fish to show the crowd at weigh-in. Next to bottom, a boat leaves Elkahatchee Creek to go fish elsewhere. Bottom, one team can be seen fishing near Piney Woods as others move through the big water to other locations.

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TOP OF THEIR CLASS Benjamin Russell’s Bland, Culpepper capture state titles

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Horseshoe Bend’s Clayton “Red” Lewis (13) pitches to an Elmore County batter Monday.

ECHS shuts out Generals in soggy season opener By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

NEW SITE – The 2015 high school baseball season got off to a soggy start in Tallapoosa County, as the Horseshoe Bend Generals fell 16-0 to the Elmore County Panthers Monday in a game that was called off after the fourth inning due to rain. Regardless of the wet weather, Horseshoe Bend Coach Jason Johnson said it was good to finally get back on the field for an official game, but added his team has a lot of work to do in order to improve. “It felt good to play and just kind of see where we’re at,” Johnson said. “Obviously, we’ve got a long way to go. We just didn’t play very well at all today.” Elmore County jumped out to a 4-0 lead after the top of the first inning. The Panthers followed that up with pitcher Justin Weeks striking out two batters in the bottom of the first and keeping the Generals off the board. The Panthers added on to their lead in the top of the second, as Reed Butler hit a liner to right center, doubled and drove in a pair of runners to make it a 6-0 game. Horseshoe Bend’s Jackson Sexton caught a fly ball with two outs and bases loaded in the top of the second to prevent further damage. The Generals went on to walk in a Panther runner with bases loaded in the top of the fourth before Elmore County’s Tristian Rawls hit a liner to center that brought in teammates Brady Knight and William Taylor to make it 9-0. Elmore County added seven more runs in the inning before the game was called. Weeks had five strikeouts in total for Elmore County. Horseshoe Bend pitcher Clayton “Red” Lewis struck out three batters, while Generals’ pitcher Luke Yarbrough struck out one. Monday’s matchup was scheduled to be a doubleheader, but the second game was canceled due to the weather. Horseshoe Bend is currently scheduled to return to action Thursday at Prattville Christian Academy with the first pitch to be thrown at 4 p.m.

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Above left, Benjamin Russell’s Kashus Culpepper pins an opponent during the South Super Sectionals in Montgomery earlier this month. Above right, BRHS wrestler Daniel Bland grapples an opponent during the South Super Sectionals.

By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

After about a six hour round trip to Huntsville and back late last week, a pair of high school wrestlers brought back state championships to add to Benjamin Russell’s collection. Benjamin Russell Wildcat wrestlers Daniel Bland and Kashus Culpepper were crowned state champions during last week’s Alabama High School Athletic Association State Wrestling Championships in Huntsville. Culpepper, a senior, won the Class 6A state title in the 195-pound weight class. “It means a lot to me knowing that last year I placed second. I was more determined this time because people looked to me and saw I had potential to win it,” Culpepper said. “It felt pretty good. I knew I was going to win it because I put in all the hard work, and coaches kept telling me, ‘no one’s working as hard as you.’ I just knew if I kept working, I was going to win it eventually.” Bland, a junior, won his second-straight state title at 285 pounds, as he was the champion last year in Class 5A before Benjamin Russell moved up to Class 6A this season. Bland said it was a somewhat different feeling competing in 6A this year, but nothing changed about his preparation in chasing a state title. “It felt different, but the competition was the same.

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Benjamin Russell’s Kashus Culpepper, left, and Daniel Bland hold up the tournament brackets in Huntsville last week.

We just went after it like we had been doing – nothing changed,” Bland said. Culpepper opened with a pinfall victory 24 seconds into his first-round match against Nicholas Rollins of Shades Valley. Culpepper defeated A’Ryan Caple of Russell County by pinfall 53 seconds into the second period, and went on to win by a 11-7 decision over Andrew Freeman of Gardendale in the semifinals. Culpepper defeated Dawson McDaniel of Arab by a 14-8 decision in the championship match. Bland won his opening match by pinning Juan Anaya of Fort Payne 20 seconds into their match. In the quarterfinals, Bland captured a 4-1 decision victory over Pinson Valley’s Taylor Rhodes. In the semifinals, Bland won by 11-4 decision over John Holt of Hartselle, and in the championship match Bland defeated Connor Griffin of Arab by 7-3 decision.

Bland said he knew he would have a chance to add another state title to his mantle after the Huntsville Invitational early this past December, while Culpeper said he knew he had a serious shot at state after the Scott Rohrer Hoover Invitational in early January of this year. “It was the Huntsville tournament for me because that’s when I beat the twotime state champ at 220,” Bland said. “That’s really when I thought this was going to be my year.” While this season only caps his second year as a high school wrestler, Culpepper’s state championship is a testament to the hard work he put in this past summer. “I wanted to quit football. I didn’t like football because my tenth grade year I was on the sideline. Then coach (Riley) Pike and coach (Andrew) Campbell said I should come out and wrestle for us,” Culpepper said. “I came to practice every once in a while that summer, but then that season I wrestled

and placed second at state. Then, that next summer I really dedicated my time to wrestling.” Bland finished the year with a record of 43-1, while Culpepper finished the year with a record of 46-1. While he was well-prepared for state, Bland said he was somewhat focused on the next step – nationals. “Really, I wasn’t looking at state. I was really worried about nationals, which is coming up March 27. I was going through the season and just working,” Bland said. “Me and Kashus, hopefully, on March 27 are going to Virginia Beach. We’re going to practice this week, then this weekend we’re going to go to the Warrior Wrestling Club and warm up with a couple of teams in a wrestling clinic. That’s how we’re going to prepare.” Bland and Culpepper will head to the Warrior Wrestling Clinic at Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama this weekend. While Bland was thinking of nationals, Culpepper’s mind was also focused on the aftermath of winning a state championship. “He was really worried about the celebration afterwards,” Bland said with a laugh. It was a moment Culpepper was able to realize. And the celebration? A flex of his muscles and a point to the crowd. “It just felt like I was on top of the world,” Culpepper said. “It was like everybody was calling my name.”

Countdown to kickoff Random thoughts from a random week

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Benjamin Russell’s Anne-Marie Wendling, left, passes as Amanda Vickers defends during the girls soccer team’s first practice of the season last month at Hamp Lyon Stadium. The Lady Wildcats will play their first home match of the season tonight at the Sportplex versus Prattville with the JV girls starting at 5 p.m. and the varsity girls starting at 7 p.m.

nother week, another assortment of various non-cohesive thoughts from yours truly…. 1. Dear Hallmark: Please quit putting glitter on all of your cards. After picking through your vast assortment of Valentine’s and selecting just the right ones for the kids and my wife, it took 22 minutes and two bars of Lava brand soap to get the shiny particles off of my hands. I looked like I had been at Studio 54 on New Year’s Eve of 1976. 2. The running joke in the SEC is the three most important seasons to fans are football, spring football and football recruiting. It may be time to update that list by adding “watching the arrest sheets for the new football commits.” South Carolina signee Shameik Blackshear was arrested last weekend for stealing a purse and a safe from a home. The immediate future is now unclear for the No. 10 ranked weakside defensive end from the 2015 class. 3. Hey, Coach Anthony Grant…. Just because I gave

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up on you doesn’t mean YOU have to give on you, too! You let your ‘Bama squad lose to THAT Vandy team? When you at least had an outside shot at an NCAA tournament bid? At home? Lord. Have. Mercy. Maybe I have this all wrong though; your team loses a close one (again), your team will miss the Big Dance (again) and it looks like you will leave Tuscaloosa a $4 million buyout. We played, Coach. Well played. 4. Bill Murray as Nick Ocean singing the love theme from the movie “Jaws” on the “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special made my weekend. Yes, I probably need more exciting weekends, BUT it is worth youtubing. Comedians come and go all of

the time, but Murray has been awesome his entire career. 5. Alabama and Auburn are hooping it up in Auburn Arena tonight, by the way. This game has the feel of two ships passing in the night. One, the USS Pearl, is headed for much more promising seas while the other, the Grant-tanic, is aimed straight for an iceberg the size of Coleman Coliseum. (Based on field goal percentage, I am sure it will miss though.) 6. With the suspension of Tyren Jones, the heralded running back class Alabama signed in 2013 takes yet another hit. In fact, if Jones does not return to the team it means only Derrick Henry is left from the fourback class. Altee Tenpenny is transferring, Alvin Kamara is already at Tennessee after a JUCO stint and now Jones’ future is cloudy at best. I just can’t decide if this all means Alabama signed too many running backs or not enough that year. The argument could be made both ways. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook.