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New Site utility customers see payment changes By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

Utility customers in New Site will no longer be able to pay by credit or debit cards. The New Site Town Council had asked what it cost to continue taking transactions by credit or debit cards to pay for utilities. Town clerk Shelia Fuller provided the costs of the service to council as they were looking at how to make it cost effective for the 20 or fewer customers that use it each month. “They are complaining about the $1 charge now,” Councilman Michael East said. “I don’t think they will go for $4 each time.” The customers using the service are not paying on large accounts. “Most of the bills paid with debit/credit cards are water bills,” Mayor Curtis Mims said. “They average about $40 each. We would have to charge 10 percent to cover the cost.” See NEW SITE • Page 5

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Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, left, speaks with ACCS Chancellor Dr. Mark Heinrick and CACC president Dr. Susan Burrow at Tuesday’s agreement announcement.

DONE DEAL CACC, Troy sign reverse transfer agreement By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Central Alabama Community College and Troy University on Tuesday signed a reverse transfer agreement that will allow students who transfer from CACC to Troy to transfer eligible credits back to CACC in pursuit of an associate

degree. CACC President Susan Burrow, Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins and Mark Heinrich, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, were all on hand for the signing in the media room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. See CACC • Page 7

Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw and his wife Lavern turned themselves in on arrest warrants for third-degree assault. They were both booked and released on $1,000 bond. The charges stem from a Lavern Shaw Monday night incident following a city council meeting, where Shaw got into a physical altercation with Councilman Tony Goss after the two exchanged verbal jabs over city financial matters during the meeting. After the meeting had adjourned due to the loss of control, Shaw rushed around Charles Shaw See ASSAULT • Page 5

Habitat for Humanity receives donation to build its 16th home By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Habitat for Humanity is one step closer to building its 16th home in the area thanks to the donation of a lot on County Road from the Alexander City Housing Authority. “We didn’t have any plans for the lot in the near future,” Alexander City Housing Authority Executive Director David Scott said. “It made more sense to give it to Habitat so that another deserving family could have a place to call home.” The 100 foot by 300 foot lot will be the site of the next home built by Habitat for Humanity of Alex City Area Inc. which builds about one home a year. The donation comes at a

good time for Habitat. “We are partially funded for the home,” Jan Landers president of Habitat for Humanity of Alex City Area said. “Land for building houses is increasingly difficult to acquire and it came to our attention that the Alexander City Housing Authority had a lot on County Road that was suitable to build.” The Housing Authority was happy to make the donation. “Habitat and the Housing Authority are very similar in missions,” Alexander City Housing Authority’s Donna Gabel said. “Both organizations strive to provide clean, safe housing for low-income families.” Landers said that the new homeowners have not been See HABITAT • Page 5

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Darrell Armour, left, Alexander City Housing Authority Commissioner, Jan Landers, president of Habitat for Humanity of Alex City Area and Habitat for Humanity of Alex City Commissioner Skipper Worthy pose for a photograph on the lot on County Road that will be the site of the Habitat home in the Alexander City area following the donation of the lot by the housing authority.

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DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced man dating a divorcee, “Sylvie,” who is eight years younger. I recently learned she had an affair before we met, and it is affecting the way I see her. The man she had the affair with is still married. I had an affair while I was married, and although I understand how affairs can happen, I don’t condone them. It took me several years to forgive myself for the hurt my actions caused. Sylvie tells me things are over with this man, yet she continues to do business with him. In my mind she ought to find alternative vendors to deal with. We have spoken about it, and she insists no one else in our area carries or represents the product line he offers. I feel if she truly is over him, then all communication, both personal and professional, should cease. It’s not that I don’t

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Obituaries Mrs. Yvonne Gordon Culp 1933-2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Yvonne Gordon Culp, 82, of Alexander City, will be Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Mike Jones will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

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Mrs. Shirley Ann Morris 1936 - 2016

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Funeral service for Mrs. Shirley Ann Morris, 80, of Dadeville, will be Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Reginald Gabel will officiate. Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on

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trust Sylvie, but I believe things might reignite between them in a weak moment. Am I being ridiculous? -- DAZED IN WISCONSIN DEAR DAZED: You’re not being ridiculous, but the truth is you don’t completely trust Sylvie when she says the affair is history. For her to sacrifice a necessary business contact because you are insecure would be a mistake. There would be financial consequences, and she has no guarantee that her relationship with you will progress beyond dating. DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of

three years slapped me across the face a few nights ago. He has never done that before, and he promised he’d never do it again. After he hit me he immediately apologized, but said I was partly at fault because I had taunted and belittled him. I love him very much and know he would never want to hurt me. We’re both in our 20s and have expressed our devout love for each other. My boyfriend is the sweetest guy and truly makes me a happier person, but I don’t know if I can fully trust and be in love with him after he hit me. I feel partly responsible for what happened that night, but I know I didn’t deserve to be hit. Is my boyfriend an abuser? He has been nothing but caring and supportive and shows no other signs of being abusive. What should I do? -- TAKEN ABACK OUT WEST teen great grandchildren; brother, Earl Gordon, sister, Gertie Lou Downing. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Garvin Albert Culp. The family will accept flowers or donations may be given to Ray Baptist Church, 2519 Alabama Hwy 22, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Culp passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1933 in Clay County, Alabama to William Arthur Gordon and Flora Bertie Gordon. She loved to sing gospel music and to talk about God daily. Mrs. Culp was a wonderful cook and enjoyed canning food. She was a perfect mother and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Garvin Derrick (Christy) Culp, John (Judy) McGouyrk, Jim (Nancy) McGouyrk, Phillip (Sheila) McGouyrk; sixteen grandchildren; nine-

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John Morris Baker

John Morris Baker, 82, died Sunday, April 24, 2016 in Nampa, Idaho. Born October 23, 1933 in Dadeville, Alabama to William & Claudie Bell Vines Baker and raised in Buttston, Ala. Served for 26 years in the USAF. Retired to Buttston where he opened Baker Automotive, along with a junkyard. John Radney Funeral enjoyed tinBaker Home is in charge of the kering, woodarrangements. working, restoring antiques, rebuilding computers and bringing new life back to what Love, Kipp (Danielle) others considered junk. He Love, Ryan Shipman, even restored an old shack Justin (Gina) Shipman, that became his home. He Chad (Tiffany) Bailey, loved classic country music, Candice Maddox, Kayla dogs and bird watching. He (Khalid) Al Qahtani, and was hard-working and highly Jake Bailey; numerous respected in his community great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. and always there to lend a helping hand. She was preceded John is survived by his in death by her huschildren Sandy, Sarah and band, Rendall Morris; Ted, ex-wife Dolores (Sookie), parents; daughter, grandchildren, Chris, Jason Debra Balsamo; grand& TJ, 5 great-grandchildren, sons, Charles Dewayne brothers: Douglas and wife Williams and Rickey Rachel, Lewis and wife Linda Davis. and many nieces and nephMemorial messages may be sent to the family ews. He was preceded in death by siblings Ed, Allen & at www.langleyfuneralLucille. home.com. Graveside service at ID Veterans Cemetery, Apr. 29, Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the Boise, Idaho. ZeyerFuneralChapel.com arrangements.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Morris passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on April 14, 1936 in Columbus, Georgia to Albert Pete McPeters and Annis Dukes. Mrs. Morris loved spending time with her family. Her church was a very important part of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda (Charles) Williams, son, Rickey (Dana) Bailey, daughter, Gloria (Larry) Shipman; grandchildren, Stormi Gates, Wendy Williams, Stacy (Glenn) Toler, Joshua (Megan)

Public Meetings  Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

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 Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.  Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.  Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.  Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.  Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.  Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.  Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings

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Alabamians are still buying lottery tickets A s the budget hearings began for the 2016 Legislative Session in January the largest Powerball lottery sweepstakes in American history was playing out. It was one of the biggest news stories of the year, thus far. Legislators were hearing the same song second verse that they heard last year. The General Fund is about $200 million short. If the money is not found, we will lose $500 million in Medicaid federal matching dollars, most state highways will be without state troopers, and most counties, not just in the Black Belt, will be unable to grant or renew driver’s licenses. In addition, the federal courts will take over our prisons and more than likely release hundreds of convicts on the streets and state employees will either be let go or have their take home pay cut again for the eighth straight year. At the same time that legislators were hearing that Alabama needs $200 million to make ends meet, most of their constituents were buying lottery tickets in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee and the rest were going to Biloxi to the casinos. Ironically, the amount of money that Alabama would receive from having their money stay in state from a lottery is $200 million. Most Alabamians find it ludicrous that we allow our money to exit the state to our neighboring states. Alabama and Utah are the only two states in America who derive no state revenue from gambling. We are one of only five of the 50 states who have no lottery. Our neighboring state of Mississippi does not have a lottery because they get most of their state revenue from casino gambling. The largest number of lottery tickets sold in the recent Powerball in Tennessee, Florida and Georgia were in outlets on the border of Alabama and guess who was buying the tickets? You guessed right, Alabamians. They say the lines on the Florida border were so long that they backed up to Andalusia and Atmore. The last time that Alabamians were allowed to vote on a lottery

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was 1999. It lost on a narrow vote because of the large amount of pork and questionable spending attached to the constitutional amendment. State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-St. Clair) has come with a clean lottery proposal. It is very simple. It succinctly calls for a yes or no vote on an Alabamaowned lottery. The proposal does not lay out any details for the operations of the program nor does it spell out how the money would be spent. If passed by the legislature it would go before voters in the November general election. The legislature would then establish a lottery in the 2017 Regular Session. Sen. McClendon in announcing his reason for offering the legislation said that he was simply trying to respond to demands of his constituents who have told him, “Let us vote. We want to vote.” He added, “I have heard it time and time again.” At least one legislator is listening to his people who sent him to Montgomery. The cry from throughout the state is deafening. People want to vote. Polling reveals that the lottery would pass by a two to one margin at this time if put on the ballot. My guess is that it would be more like three to one. Alabamians are sick and tired of their money funding the governments of Florida and Georgia. Democrats in the House and Senate want the lottery to be similar to Georgia’s, which allows all the money to accrue only to education. The people of Alabama want the right to vote. It is hard to understand how a legislator could justify not voting to allow his or her constituents the right to vote on this issue. Alabamians gamble and Alabamians buy lottery tickets.

They want their money to stay home. As Sen. McClendon said his people – who, by the way, are mostly Republican in a non-border suburban area of Jefferson County – are telling him, “Let us vote,” then most Alabamians are telling their representatives and senators the same thing. A constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote of both chambers, 63 votes in the House and 21 votes in the Senate to allow a vote of the people on the lottery issue. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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The Autism Walk was held April 23. Mrs. Belinda Blair coordinated the event. 30 walkers participated in the walk. Participants were treated to pizza, donuts, cookies and water. Proceeds went toward helping to make people aware of autism and finding a cure for the disease.

April 25-29

BASEBALL REGISTRATION: The 2016 Alex City Baseball 13-15 Year Old League registration will be at the Sportplex Baseball Tower Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75.

April 29

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DRUG TAKEBACK: Local law enforcement will be on site at Walgreens Pharmacy in Alexander City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30 to allow anyone to dispose of unwanted or expired over the counter and prescription medications. No questions will be asked. CEMETERY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP: The Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance is hosting its annual cemetery preservation workshop at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact Scott Martin at bevel67@ aol.com for additional information. CAR WASH: The Pine Ridge Mission Team is having a car wash April 30 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The proceeds will help with VBS and community outreach projects this summer on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. SHELIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WARRIORS: The Central Alabama Club of the NANBPWC, Inc. in a one mile walk for Sarcoidosis honoring the memory of Sheila Shelton-Burks April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is $10 and t-shirts are $12-$15. All proceeds from this gathering will aid in finding a cure for this deadly disease. For additional information contact Shirley A. Shelton, CAC President 1114 Parrish Street Alexander City, AL 35011. MULE DAY: The Weogufka Center will host Mule Day Saturday, April 30. Vendors are welcome. Breakfast will be available from 6:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Concessions will be available from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Parking is $2 per car. There will be plowing demonstrations, buggy rides and entertainment will be available all day. For more information contact Margaret Thornton at 256-234-2186 or Kattie Hocutt at 256-329-3638. PRAYER WALK: Haven Chapel UMC Prayer Team Ministry will do a prayer walk April 30 at 7 a.m. in the communities connecting the church to the community. The team will leave 185 Royston Street, to Broadnax, Crawford, Herren and South Street (OLD 280.) Upon returning to the church, the team will branch out in the communities seeing the communities through Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye, praying for discernment; discovering, interacting, and seeking ways of blessing the communities. CLEARANCE SALE: The Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center is hosting its second quarter clearance sale Saturday, April 30 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 1

REGENERATION ANNIVERSARY: The Regeneration Community Praisers will present their Moving Forward program May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center. Mistress of Ceremony will be Keke Fuller. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will be observing its 22nd pastoral anniversary of Rev. and Sis. Bernard Harris on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Rev. Douglas Caddell and Canaan Baptist Church of Bessemer will be our guest. Come out and celebrate. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Oak Grove CME Church will be hosting their family and friends day Sunday, May 1 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker of the morning will be Rev. Harry Gatewood III, from Newman, Ga. The church is located on 17412 Highway 22 East Daviston. Everyone is invited to attend.

May 3

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Central Elementary School will have registration for kindergarten May 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Central Elementary School. Registration forms are available at www.ces.coosaschools.k12.al.us Bringing completed forms will make the registration process go much more quickly.

May 4

BIBB GRAVES MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The monthly luncheon for the Bibb Graves School will be May 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish.

May 5

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Central Elementary School will have registration for kindergarten May 5 from 3:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Central Elementary School. Registration forms are available at www.ces.coosaschools.k12.al.us Bringing completed forms will make the registration process go much more quickly. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The local observance of the National Day of Prayer will be May 5 at noon at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Everyone is invited. This is sponsored by the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER: The Hackneyville Community will sponsor its first National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 5 at 10 a.m. (rain or shine) around the flag pole at the Hackneyville Community Center on Highway 63 North. All are welcome For more information, contact Leslie Payne at 256-8391235.

May 7

HATCHETT CREEK ROUNDUP: Hatchett Creek Presbyterian Church will host the 20th Annual Hatchett Creek Roundup May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speakers will be George C. Smith, Sr. MD, George C. Smith, Jr. MD. and Ashley Lane, MD on Healthcare in Clay County Past Present and Future. FISH FRY: The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual fish fry May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $10 a plate.

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Academy, Dadeville, AL, Senior Class of 1974 is hosting a School Reunion BBQ on Saturday, May 14, 2 p.m. until at University Station RV Park, Hwy 14, Auburn. All students, faculty, their families, and anyone associated with Union Academy are invited. Contact Eddie Hughes, 334257-3826, email hughesautoparts@ centurytel.net; Priscilla Hammonds, 334-283-2233, email steven505@centurytel.net; Carolyn Hood, 334-3193434, email auburnhood@aol.com; or Genice Fuqua, 256-508-1768, email gfuquaret@gmail.com for more information. Assistance will be provided for those with mobility problems. CLAY SHOOT: The Alex City Kiwanis is once again sponsoring itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Five-Stand Clay Shoot at Five Star Plantation. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be Saturday, May 14th. Five person teams will compete against one another with each team getting 25 shots per person. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Full five-man teams are $800, a half team is $400, and individual entry is $160. Entry deadline is Friday, May 6th. For more information or to register, please contact Dr. Matt Haines at mhaines@ sixthstreetbaptistchurch.com or call 256-794-3074. You can also contact through the Alexander City Kiwanis Facebook page. GRILL MASTER CLASS: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting a grill master class May 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pavilion #3 at Wind Creek State Park. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. To register call 256-825-1050 to sign-up. LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting Saturday, May 14, 10:30 a.m. to talk about the 50th year anniversary reunion. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast May 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 a plate and consists of bacon and or sausage and pancakes. It is all you can eat dine in only. To go plates available.

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the table towards Goss as he stood up. Shaw then punched Goss in the side of the face and landed another punch as Goss retreated and started defending himself. Others, including the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, appeared to join in the rush towards Goss. City employees and others gathered at the meeting worked to break it up. Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson grabbed Goss and restrained him while a second officer had to use a headlock to pull Shaw away. Goss swore out warrants at the office of the Tallapoosa County Circuit Court Clerk at the Alexander City Courthouse Annex. Goss said he was told that the charges needed to be filed in circuit court due the fact that the Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson and the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s court clerk were both witnesses to the altercation. Shaw said in a written statement released on social media Tuesday that Goss had â&#x20AC;&#x153;cussedâ&#x20AC;? his wife, prompting his action. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to apologize to the people of Alexander City for the unfortunate incident that occurred last night after the council meeting, and most importantly, for losing my temper,â&#x20AC;? Shaw wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Mr. Goss verbally abused me and then cussed my wife, I momentarily lost my temper. The friction began after Mr. Goss publically lied. I immediately produced the email that he sent proving his lie and this angered him, and he began belittling me, calling me a dictator and a sorry excuse for a mayor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The frustration of Tony Goss not doing what is best for the city and only trying to advance his own agenda, coupled with him cussing my wife was more than I could tolerate. I am passionate about doing what is best for Alexander City.â&#x20AC;? Goss said that he did call the mayor a dictator and at the end of the meeting after the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife had loudly called him a thief, he did shout back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She got very loud as the meeting was breaking up and she was across the table screaming and pointing at me and said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a thief,â&#x20AC;? and said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;you steal dirtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.â&#x20AC;? Goss said Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that point I may have said youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a damn liar. Because that was a lie. But that is all I said to her. Then thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when the mayor came around the table as I was getting up to apologize to the auditors and hit me. I will say heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got a heckuva left.â&#x20AC;?

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Goss also apologized to the people of Alexander City, but said there is still no excuse for a mayor to resort to physical violence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not me,â&#x20AC;? Goss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But at that point I felt like I had to defend myself.â&#x20AC;? As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, no warrant had been issued for Goss according to court records. The court clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office closes its doors at that time. Third-degree assault is a Class A misdemeanor and is defined as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a person commits the crime of assault in the third degree if: with intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes physical injury to any person; or, 2. He recklessly causes physical injury to another person.â&#x20AC;? If found guilty, a person can face up to one year in jail and a fine up to $6,000, in addition to any court costs. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unclear what the next step in the legal process and for the city council will be after Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events. Shaw and Goss are elected officials and therefore not city employees. But had the incident been between two employees, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personnel manual takes a firm stance on fighting. The manual states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;fighting, except when the employee is a victim of an unwarranted assault,â&#x20AC;? is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Group Oneâ&#x20AC;? offense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Group One offenses are defined as instances of unacceptable conduct by an employee which are very serious and normally constitute grounds for dismissal upon the first occurrence,â&#x20AC;? the 2012 manual states.

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â&#x20AC;˘ heard a letter from the Tallapoosa County Commission thanking the council for the $10,000 in funds to help resurface Cowpens road. â&#x20AC;˘ approved the minutes from the April 11 meeting without corrections. â&#x20AC;˘ approved the renewal of two certificates of deposit with USAmeriBank. â&#x20AC;˘ tabled action on a fire hydrant request and installing a water line under a road until quotes could be obtained. â&#x20AC;˘ was reminded that ethics forms are due April 30. The next meeting of the council is May 9 at 5 p.m.

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selected yet, but they are still on the way to starting the new home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are going through applications now,â&#x20AC;? Landers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have enough donations to get a good start on the home.â&#x20AC;? Donations are still needed to complete the home though. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking for more donations,â&#x20AC;? Landers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody that wants to donate, we will certainly take it.â&#x20AC;?

New Site East thinks that the money being paid for the service by the town could be used elsewhere in town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see paying $135 a month for it,â&#x20AC;? East said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is over $1,200 a year that we could be using elsewhere.â&#x20AC;? After no more discussion the council voted unanimously to eliminate the service. Everyone agreed that the New Site Trade Day was a success and that moving the Klassic Kruiser Car Show across the street worked out great also. Council member Linda Meadows was absent. The council also:

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here is just something special about cooking and eating outdoors. That distinctive smell of charcoal in the air, hamburgers cooking on the grill, or a pork butt being smoked gets everyone excited. Whether it is a simple backyard picnic, a large family gathering, or tailgating before a big game, great food brings folks together. The centerpiece of all these events, is the person designated to do the cooking, the one that makes it all happen and successful – the honorary grill master. Grilling and smoking meats may sound like a real easy job; some will say anyone can do that. Anyone can mess it up real quick too. Becoming really good at cooking takes practice and some training. Most “experts” learn from experience and other folks. Cooking outdoors – grilling and smoking meats – takes skill and knowledge. There are dos and don’ts when it comes to properly cooking pork, chicken,

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and beef. Gas, charcoal, and wood, can all be used but each cook differently and have their advantages and disadvantages. It is real easy for someone to become confused and hesitant about cooking outdoors. Extension would like to help you become more comfortable with cooking, grilling, and smoking meats. The Tallapoosa County Extension office is hosting its first ever Grill Master Class on Saturday, May 14th. This basic class will cover food safety, meat selection, types of fuel cooking methods, and cooking tips for beef, pork, and poultry. And true to other Extension programs, this event will be an “eating meeting” and feature taste testing – some samples of cooked items.

This program will be led by Extension Agents and local “Grill Masters” who will provide their advice when it comes to grilling and smoking meats. However, it will also be very informal and allow all participants the opportunity to share their cooking tips and techniques with the group. We can all learn from each other. Our goal is for this class to have a fun Saturday morning talking about and eating good food. The Grill Master Class will be held from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at Pavilion #3 at Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. Participants are asked to contact the Tallapoosa County Extension office at 256-825-1050 to sign-up or mail in the Grill Master Class Registration Form. Deadline for payment is Friday, May 13th. Harris is the cooperative extension agent for Tallapoosa County.

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Ongoing Events SCHOOL REGISTRATION: Victory Baptist Academy, a mission of Victory Baptist Church, is now holding registration for the 20162017 academic school year for grades K4 - 12th grade. For more information call 256-234-2089 or 256749-6451. 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 (256234-6421). Tours of the school are available upon request. 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 864580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256234-1134 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.

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Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. 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.

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CACC president Dr. Susan Burrow, left, and Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins sign a reverse transfer agreement Tuesday as ACCS Chancellor Dr.Mark Heinrich looks on.

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Troy has such agreements already in existence with Southern Union State Community College and Chattahoochee Valley Community College, the other two schools being merged into a single regional community college with CACC. “Part of our mission with community college students is to provide for career-bound students, academic transfer students and our adult ed population,” said Burrow, who will lead the new regional community college formed by the merger. “One of the key components to the success of our students is successful transfer. And we know from recent studies students who actually complete their degree at the two-year level are much more likely to be successful in transfer and after transfer.” According to the agreement signed by Burrow and Hawkins, students must have earned at least 15 semester credit hours from CACC, at least three semester credit hours from Troy University and

be in good standing at both institutions to take advantage of a reverse transfer. Hawkins said the signing of the reverse transfer agreement was an example of the kind of creativity and efficiency urged by the late renowned business management educator Peter Drucker. “I’m reminded of the words of Peter Drucker a few years ago when he talked about change in higher education and how we best be part of change or we’ll be swept away by it,” Hawkins said. “And he predicted that within the next 30-50 years that 30-50 percent of all the colleges and universities in this country would either merge, realign or close. “So how can we be more creative? How can we be more efficient? The prevailing philosophy has the student at the center of that target. It’s all about students and I think if we keep our focus on the student we will make good decisions that are in the public’s best interest. I would say that the decision that’s been made on this reverse

transfer agreement is certainly a sound decision.” Hawkins added that the agreement makes financial sense, as well. “It makes dollar and cents what we’re doing here today because on average students who have an associate’s degree are going to make almost 25 percent more than high school graduates and those who go on and matriculate to the baccalaureate will make on average 50 percent more than those with a high school diploma,” Hawkins said. Heinrich relayed to those gathered for the signing ceremony the story of ‘Jessie’ who, through a transfer agreement between another community college and Troy, was able to drastically change her life. “She was like so many of our students,” Heinrich said. “She’d been in and out of college on a number of occasions. Had many financial challenges. … Well, someone on Troy’s staff decided if we could find ‘Jessie,’ let her know what she had cumulatively between Troy and the communi-

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WILDCATS READY TO RUN Benjamin Russell set to begin playoffs at home on Saturday By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

The playoffs are on the horizon for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. After defeating Oxford 7-1 last Saturday, the Wildcats (17-5-1) wrapped up a 4-0 season in section play and will host Valley on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Benjamin Russell Coach Austin Teel said Saturday’s game was a great team win for the Wildcats. “It was probably one of our best performances this year as a team. Everybody got involved in the win as a team,” Teel said. “It was a team-oriented game and a lot of people got involved scoring kind of like the Pell City game. And we were pleased to see everyone come together as a team and putting up their best effort to win the game. “That’s a four-year run of being undefeated in section play for Benjamin Russell soccer, so that’s outstanding.” The Wildcats defeated Valley to open last season’s run to the State Final Four, but Teel said Benjamin Russell is hoping to get hot and go even farther this year. “We actually played them in the first round last year. But I told the boys this is the time where you want to get in a groove as a team and make that run and push toward a state title,” Teel said. “That’s what we’re trying to do in the first round is get in that groove and hopefully set our team up for a run to the state.” Teel said the Wildcats have had their highs and lows this season, but are now focusing on improving day by day, game by game. “We’ve kind of had our ups and downs through the season. We started out on a high note and ran with that through Spring Break, and when we came back we kind of had to rebuild because of getting out of the funk coming out of Spring Break,” Teel said. “We had a run against some 7A teams where it was pretty good competition and some days we showed up and some days we didn’t. But overall, right now, the boys are feeling good. They set the goal, just like I set the goal, to get to state. They know it’s business time and that’s what we’re trying to do is take care of business one game at a time. We’re not looking past Valley, we’re just focusing on Valley right now.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Grant Hudson (14) eludes a Pell City defender during a game earlier this month at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.

Coosa’s Fielding signs scholarship with CACC By ROBERT HUDSON Sports Editor

A Central-Coosa Lady Cougar is heading to the next level. Central-Coosa pitcher Ashton Fielding signed a softball scholarship to Central Alabama Community College on Tuesday. Fielding said she has been dreaming of playing collegiate softball her entire life. “This day is absolutely one of the best days in my life. From when I was little I’ve always dreamed of playing college ball, and I’ve worked and worked and worked until I have actually achieved my goal,” Fielding said. “I still don’t want this dream to stop. I want to exceed and maybe transfer after community college to a Division-I (school) and continue playing.” Central Coach Rebecca Stallworth said Fielding is a great player and person who has all of the tools to succeed at the next level and beyond. “She has been an integral part of our team and a great leader. She’s an excellent pitcher and she means a lot to us,” Stallworth said. “She’s a well-rounded student who does everything you ask her to do. She’s book smart and game smart, and she has everything she needs to make it that far. I’m very proud of her.” Central Alabama Community College Coach Greg Shivers said he hopes Fielding can help the Lady Trojans in the pitching circle and in the middle of their lineup as a hitter. “We’re hoping that she’s going to be able to come in and be able to pitch for us and do well in the circle. She came in and worked out for us and I really liked what I saw,” Shivers said. “And we think she can help us in the middle of our lineup as a hitter as well. So, we really like what she has. I think her best days are ahead of her and her ceiling is very high, and we’re looking

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Central-Coosa’s Ashton Fielding signed a softball scholarship to CACC on Tuesday. Pictured, back row from left are Coosa softball Coach Rebecca Stallworth, Ashton’s sister and teammate, Peyton Fielding, Coosa County Superintendent Dennis Sanford, and CACC softball Coach Greg Shivers. Front row from left are Ashton’s mother, Melanie Fielding, Ashton, and Ashton’s father, Mike.

to see her reach her full potential.” Fielding said she wants to improve in all areas of her game and get even better in college. “I really need to work on pitching and hitting, especially since that’s what I’m going to be doing a lot. This year, I have executed from the mound and at the plate,” Fielding said. “But I just need to keep it going and maybe I will continue to grow in college.” Fielding said she is thankful for all of her coaches who have helped her along the way. “I’d like to thank Coach (CA) Doyle for showing me that even when I was younger as a seventh grader starting on varsity I

had the ability to compete on the higher level and always pushing me,” Fielding said. “I would also like to thank all of my summer ball coaches – Kevin Varner, Chris Roberts, Brian Hughes, Trish Battles – for pushing me to be the best I can be. I would also like to give a big thanks to Coach Randy Stough for helping me earn this opportunity to play at CACC.” And though she has accomplished many of her goals, she wants to accomplish even more moving forward. “I’m so glad that I get the opportunity to further my education and also stay in the community I’ve grown up in,” Fielding said. “And I also have achieved my goals, but I want to achieve more.”

ANDY GRAHAM Sports Columnist

Series against Ole Miss sums up AU season T

he Auburn Tigers reached the halfway point of the baseball season a couple of weekends ago and to say they struggled getting there would be an understatement. First-year coach Butch Thompson and his Tigers found themselves with a record of 18-19 overall (worst in the SEC) and 5-10 in the conference (12th out of 14 teams). Coach Thompson was thrust into a difficult situation having not recruited a single player on his team due to the untimely dismissal of former coach Sunny Golloway. He and his staff had to develop a relationship with the team at a tremendously accelerated pace and will be given a pass this season regardless of the outcome. However, what makes this year almost maddening are Auburn’s gaudy offensive numbers. The Tigers are No. 2 in average (.312), No. 3 in slugging percentage (.444), No. 2 in on-base percentage (.402), No. 2 in hits (452) and No. 5 in runs scored (276) in the SEC. Auburn couldn’t hit their way out of a wet paper sack for the last several years, but that finally changes and they’re still no good! There is an age-old debate among baseball philosophers regarding the merits of quality pitching vs. quality hitting. Is it better to have dominating pitching and good defense or an overpowering offense? Of course, if it was up to me I’d have both, but that rarely seems to be an option. The Braves had dominating pitching for a decade and could only muster one World Series title. The Cleveland Indians had one of the most powerful offenses in my remembrance in 1995 and that was the one series the Braves actually won. In other words, I don’t know the answer, at least not in the grand scheme of things. I can most assuredly answer for the Auburn Tigers that big bats don’t mean much without good pitching and reliable defense. Right now, Auburn has a team ERA of 4.31. That’s the highest since 2011 and the season is far from over. It could balloon even higher. The Tigers have also made 68 errors through only 40 games, which exceeds the total of the previous three seasons and the Tigers still have 16 games to play. That’s an average of 1.7 errors per game, which is the highest average since 1996. There have been some brilliant performances on the mound scattered in between a lot of inconsistency, but poor defense has extended innings and cost an unseemly amount of unearned runs. Auburn has lost nine games by one run and an additional six more by only two runs. Practically every one of those 15 losses could have easily been a win for a Tiger pitcher with a little more help from his friends. That brings us to this past weekend when Auburn got the second half of the season underway against the Ole Miss Rebels. The first half of the season was just a learning experience. When you hit the ball like the Tigers, things can turn around in a hurry. Right? Well, Johnny Reb swept Aubie out of Oxford and didn’t think twice about it. Auburn did its best to oblige, making 12 errors during the three-game series and giving up six unearned runs. They lost by a total of six runs in the three games combined. That, my friends, is known as a microcosm of the entire season. Let’s see, football season is only how many months away? Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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verything is so beautiful outside after the rains and sunshine. Only trouble is the weeds and grass grow just as quickly. I would love to work outside all day. Our grounds need it. But those gnats drive me crazy after a few hours. For me they are like torture. Neta and Wayne Stephens from just below the Elmore County line on Highway 9, enjoyed the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this month. Their son, Michael, who lives in Arkansas, gave them the special gift of a week at the beach in Florida. A dog-friendly place so that their poodles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sisters Misty and Pepper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; could go along for this family adventure as well. Happy Birthday wishes to our superb former postmaster of Equality, Sarah Griggs on May 1. What a lovely thing to have a birthday on May Day and we all wish her well. Special wishes also to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Queen Glory Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Gloria Johnson of Wallsboro on her day, May 3. All of the hullaballoo with politics these days made me want to share more about the late great Thomas Jefferson and his accomplishments. Jefferson was truly amazing; he retired at 65 from his second term as president of our great Country to Monticello. Then, at 80, Jefferson helped President Monroe shape the Monroe Doctrine and, at 81, almost single-handedly created the University of Virginia and served as its first president. When Jefferson died at 83, it was on the

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50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence along with John Adams. That seemed to tempt fate itself. Thomas Jefferson studied the previous failed attempts at government. He understood actual history, the nature of God, His laws as well as the nature of man. Thomas Jefferson was certainly wise beyond his years as so many men were in his day through study and education. One more thing that was on my mind: 24 plus years ago when Ross Perot was running for president, he predicted what he thought would become of our country if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change the way things were. Here we are now, living the life with Perotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s predictions here now or coming to fruition. Perot was a very smart man. I understand he dropped out of the race because his family received harmful threats. The Equality United Methodist Church had the food drop last Friday. The best of foods are shared out to the poorest of those in Coosa County. The volunteers who set that up and give out food items do such a good job, giving up their own personal time to help spread nourishment to those who cannot earn their own. What a wonderful weather day it was on Saturday, making things perfect for

the Spring Fling in Rockford. The Alabama Wagon Train had camped out in Nixburg at Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm on Coosa County 4 since mid-week in order to make an appearance in Rockford with the animals for everyone to enjoy. The Old Nixburg Presbyterian Church is sharing a reunion with its daughter Church from Alex City, all meeting at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mother Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Nixburg. The service begins at 10:30, with lunch on the grounds afterwards. Do bring your outdoor chairs and your dish to share. I understand that Charlotte Ellard from Atlanta is planning to come with some of her children. Make plans for May Day in Nixburg to celebrate the old days and those families, Sunday, May 1. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie

hat a wonderful day everyone who attended the New Site School Reunion in the Commons Area at Horseshoe Bend School on Saturday had. A good crowd was present and delicious food was plenty. Thanks to the 1966 class who spearheaded this great event for the wonderful people who could attend. Hats off to everyone. Willie Frank Griffin of Colorado was here for it. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a fine N.S.S. graduate who loved New Site School. Lonnie Howard was unable to attend the reunion due to hospitalization at Russell Medical Center. We missed you, Lonnie! Melba Cotney is improving from her sickness. Everyone loves you and missed you at the reunion on Saturday. H.S. Claybrook of Slidell, Louisiana was present for the reunion. He spent Friday night with Robert Earl and Teressa Cotney. After the reunion on Saturday, he came by to visit four hours with Bryan and me. H.S. Claybrook was a great basketball player for New Site School.

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79 $ 79 1 $ 88 5 $ 99 4

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A special report by The Outlook and Dadeville Record

APRIL 27, 2011 Five years later, memories of devastating, deadly tornado lingers

A look back at a night that changed the Lake Martin Community forever

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Days after the tornado rolled through Elmore and Tallapoosa counties, Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley toured the devastation. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett met with Bentley and showed him where some of the hardest hit ares in the county were located. Bentley offered state assistance and helped secure federal disaster funds to help with the recovery efforts.

Community responded to assist those in need Former EMA Director Boone says much was learned from the experience of 2011 tornado

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

nlike five years ago, retired Tallapoosa County EMA director Joe Paul Boone hopes to get some rest tonight. “I plan to get a good night’s sleep,” Boone said. “I was up all night five years ago.” That Wednesday night five years ago was interesting for many in the area as a tornado struck Elmore County traveling across Kowaliga through Children’s Harbor, Windermere to Paces Point to the Dadeville area. Craig and Gloria Vandernoot were visiting Maxwell-Gunter Recreation Area in Dadeville when the tornado struck. “We stayed in the bathroom when the storm when through,” Carl said in 2011. “If it had gone 200 yards to the left, we wouldn’t be standing here talking to you right now.” After the storm hit, the Vandernoots started to assess the damage and gather lost belongings. “We spent about three hours looking for our stuff in the water,” Carl said. Elmore and Tallapoosa counties were not the only areas struck as numerous long-tracked tornadoes struck Alabama. Boone helped direct the response in Tallapoosa County following the tornado outbreak. “As soon as the storm passed, everybody that could do something was there helping,” Boone said. “Everybody pulled together, the fire departments, the rescue squads, law enforcement. In addition to first responders we had a lot of help from individuals.” The area had three deaths due to the massive funnel cloud that crossed over 30 miles. Seventy-year-old Katherine B. Massa of Dadeville died from injuries she sustained after being thrown from her house when the tornado struck south Dadeville around 9 p.m. that Wednesday in 2011. Two others lost their lives in the Kowaliga Basin area while staying in a cabin. Russell Lands worked hard that first day to help clear the way for property owners to come in. “The amount of work that went on between 5 o’clock Thursday morning and 5 o’clock Thursday evening was just incredible,” Roger Holliday, vice president of Russell Lands On Lake Martin said in 2011. “People who are seeing it today have no idea what they missed yesterday if they are coming in to the area by Windermere.” Boone spent a lot of the first days of the See RESPONSE • Page B4

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The strength of the storm was evident by the scope of the damage and the way items like a pickup truck were tossed around like matchbox toys. Residents, when they got to their property, were often met with massive piles of rubble.

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A tornado’s deadly path

On April 27, 2011 an EF4 tornado rolled across Lake Martin. Several homes, businesses and other structures were completely destroyed as it left a path of destruction. Some vehicles were carried more than 100 yards. The tornado resulted in seven deaths, as it traveled a 44.2-mile path that included Elmore, Tallapoosa and Chambers counties. TORNADO BY THE NUMBERS Rating: EF-4 Estimated Maximum Wind: 170 mph Injuries/Fatalities: 30 Injuries / 7 Fatalities Damage Path Length: 44.18 miles Maximum Path Width: 880 yards (1/2 mile) Approximate Start Point/Time: Near Wetumpka at 8:12 p.m. Approximate End Point/Time: Near LaFayette at 9:09 p.m.

Response recovery out near Paces Point where the county EMA set up a temporary headquarters at Lake Martin Baptist Church. “We had a lot of help from church people that was great,” Boone said. “If we needed chainsaws to help clear driveways, they were there to help.” The days after the storm saw help

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come from everywhere, from volunteers to church groups to the Alabama National Guard as it mobilized over 1,500 to help. In addition to lack of rest and lots of work, Boone had a problem to overcome. “I worked all of that with a broken leg,” Boone said. “I broke it the

Saturday before the storm. It was a trying time for me.” Boone said the storm taught everyone lessons and helped prepare everyone for the next disaster. “It does not seem like it has been five years. I think we are better prepared now,” Boone said. “We now have an idea of what to do. We know that we

have to run the equipment from time to time. First responders have equipment stationed in different areas so that if a storm impacts one area, it does not affect all of their resources.” Boone hopes tonight is uneventful. “I hope to sleep well,” Boone said. “And not break a leg.”

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Social Security Ŷ Social Security Disability & SSI Ŷ Personal Injury & Accidents Ŷ Probate Civil Ŷ Uncontested Divorce FROM EVERY WOUND THERE IS A SCAR, AND EVERY SCAR TELLS A STORY. A STORY THAT SAYS,

“I SURVIVED.”

~ CRAIG SCOTT

I’M PROUD TO BE A PART OF THE LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY. OUR RESILIENT SPIRIT HAS TAUGHT US THAT WE CAN REBUILD AND OVERCOME THE TRAGEDY OF APRIL 27, 2011.

FAYEAttorney EDMONDSON at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

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LOOKING BACK

Five years ago tornadoes devastated Alabama including one in Elmore and Tallapoosa counties.

As the tornado crossed the lake, it left behind huge amounts of debris. According to retired Tallapoosa County EMA director Joe Paul Boone FEMA helped clean up the mess of damaged boats, homes, docks, vehicles and homes. File Photos from The Alex City Outlook

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The tornado touched down in Elmore County traveling along Lake Martin through Trillium, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harbor, Windermere, Paces Point and Dadeville living behind millions of dollars in damage and taking three lives. Five years later much of the damage has been repaired. If you look closely, one can still see the path.

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