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Investigators with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department enter a home County Road 34 at Churchill Road Monday afternoon.

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GRUESOME DISCOVERY Sheriff’s Department investigating kidnapping, double murder

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uthorities are trying to determine why a Tallapoosa County man kidnapped a juvenile and killed two others leaving the corpses within the floor of a home to decompose.

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department was called to County Road 34 near Churchill Road Monday morning around 8:26 a.m. as a witness found a 12-year-old girl walking the road and it led authorities to a gruesome scene.

“During this investigation, processing the residence, we have found two decomposing bodies that are currently at the [Alabama] Department of Forensic Sciences,” REYES Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said.

Abbett said he and his investigators stand behind the affidavit in court records stating the juvenile had been tied to a bedpost, drugged with alcohol and finally chewed free of her restraints. Abbett said the efforts of the girl should be lauded.

“She is a hero,” Abbett said. “We gave her medical

attention. She is safe now. We want to keep her that way.”

Abbett said the driver of the vehicle that found the girl Monday morning should be commended.

“We always say, ‘See something, say something,’” Abbett said. “It is one of those things you don’t know what you are actually doing, but you are helping that young child when you stop there and volunteering their service. We are appreciative of the people who come forward and notify us.”

In the County Road 34 mobile home, law enforcement found bodies sandwiched in the floor in bags.

Monday night investigators took a saw and cut from above releasing bags of human remains to the ground.

Abbett said the events took place at the home of Jose Paulino Pascaul-Reyes, 37, on County Road 34.

Reyes was arrested on first-degree kidnapping charges in Auburn Monday with the help of the Auburn Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Abbett said there were others living in the residence with Reyes. The Department of Homeland Security is working with the sheriff’s department to determine if Reyes is a documented resident.

During a 1 p.m. Tuesday press conference, Fifth See DISCOVERY, Page A12

Dadeville residents demand unsafe buildings be addressed

By WILLIAM MARLOW Multimedia Reporter The Dadeville City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, regarding the fate of several dilapidated buildings around the city’s business district.

Peter Golden, the city’s building inspector, called for a hearing earlier this month after extensively surveying two buildings along West Cusseta Street and finding that the structures have degraded to the point of near collapse.

Many residents concurred with Golden’s assessment, and even submitted a petition to his office requesting that the buildings be condemned.

“Prior to this city council meeting, I had several [citizens] come forth and provide me with signatures in support of our actions here tonight in regard to the next steps that need to be taken to enforce and hopefully persuade these owners to bring these up to code,” Golden said.

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Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.77 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama.

Prices in Alabama are 65.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 93.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 14.8 cents in the last week and stands at $5.27 per gallon.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama was priced at $3.31 per gallon Sunday while the most expensive was $4.49 per gallon, a difference of $1.18.

The national average price of gasoline has fallen 15.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.17 per gallon Monday. The national average is down 65.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands $1.02 per gallon higher than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

Historical gasoline prices in Alabama and the national average going back ten years: August 1, 2021: $2.83 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.16 per gallon) August 1, 2020: $1.88 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.18 per gallon) August 1, 2019: $2.36 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.72 per gallon)

August 1, 2018: $2.57 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.87 per gallon) August 1, 2017: $2.05 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.32 per gallon) August 1, 2016: $1.87 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.12 per gallon) August 1, 2015: $2.27 per gallon (U.S. Average: $2.65 per gallon) August 1, 2014: $3.24 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.51 per gallon) August 1, 2013: $3.36 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.62 per gallon) August 1, 2012: $3.27 per gallon (U.S. Average: $3.52 per gallon) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices: Birmingham- $3.77 per gallon, down 16.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.94 per gallon.

Montgomery- $3.79 per gallon, down 17.8 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.97 per gallon.

Huntsville- $3.80 per gallon, down 12.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $3.93 per gallon.

“We continue to see average gas prices falling in every state, with the national average down for the seventh straight week.

Even better, nearly 20 states have also seen their average decline to $3.99 or less, with over 70,000 stations now at that level or below,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The outlook is for a continued drop in most areas, however, some supply tightness in areas of the See GAS, Page A12

Boat collision injures three on Lake Martin “The operator of the bass boat was also injured and received medical treatAn early Saturday ment. The crash occurred morning boating accident on Lake Martin in Kowasent two to the hospital and liga Bay near the Anchor injured another.

Bay Marina, in Elmore According to a release County.” from the Alabama Law Deputies with the Enforcement Agency Elmore County Sheriff’s (ALEA), a Stratos bass Office, members of Red boat and a personal water- Hill Volunteer Fire Departcraft collided at approximent, Kowaliga Volunteer mately 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Fire Department and July 30.

Troopers from ALEA’s “The operator and the Marine Patrol Division all passenger on the personal responded to the scene and watercraft both sustained assisted with the crash. injuries and were transport- Nothing further is available ed to the Russell Medical as Troopers with ALEA’s Center in Alexander City,” Marine Patrol Division according to the release. continue to investigate.

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The Dadeville City Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, July 26, regarding the fate of several dilapidated buildings around the city’s business district.

According to Golden, the building owners have violated two city ordinances, including allowing the buildings’ structural integrity to become compromised as well as excess debris from the decay.

“We’re not going to take anything less

than what is stated in our ordinances. We have given these owners more than enough time, and time is something that we cannot afford.”

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Obituaries JUSTIN KEITH PAYNE

Funeral Service for Justin Keith Payne, 40, of Dadeville, Alabama, will be Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 1:00 pm at the Dadeville Church of God. Rev. Jimmy Sims will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Dadeville City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 11:00 am

to 1:00 pm at Dadeville Church of God. Justin passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Grandview Medical Center. He was born PAYNE on October 9, 1981 in Dadeville, Ala-

bama to Donald Keith and Carolyn Cleveland Payne.

He was an active member of Lake Martin Church of the Nazarene. Justin loved Alabama Football and the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his parents, Donald and Carolyn Payne; grandmother, Alice Cleveland; niece,

Allison Morton; aunt, Jean Slagle; uncles, Gerald Payne, Bobby Payne (Terry), and Richard Payne (Angel); and many other relatives and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Colt Payne; grandfather, Sylvester Cleveland; grandparents, Zack and Clara Payne; aunt, Dorothy Hodge; and uncle, Ronald Cleveland

theft of property fourth that occurred on Royston Street.

• A report was filed for duty upon striking that occurred on North Broadnax Street.

50 filed a criminal mischief report.

• A resident of Macedonia Road filed a theft report.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of marijuana was reported in Alexander City.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol and open container of alcohol was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 23 • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal littering was reported in Alexander City.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.

• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported in Alexander City.

Police Reports DADEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT AUG. 2

• Lavern Elston, 45, of Talladega was arrested for driving under the influence on U.S. Highway 280.

• A report was filed for fraudulent use of a debit card that occurred in the Dadeville area.

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• Andrew Abrams, 29, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana second on Highway 49 North.

• Rebekah Bishop, 36, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana second on Highway 49 North.

• A one vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred on West Lafayette Street resulting in major property damage and no injuries.

• A report was filed for domestic violence third that occurred on East Columbus Street.

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• Aaron Davis, 25, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on U.S. Highway 280.

• Roderick McNeal, 37, of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

JULY 29

• James Jones, 51, of Opelika was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

• A report was filed for

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• Shamore Bledsoe of Alexander City was arrested for outstanding warrant of probation violation.

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• A resident on Ingram Boulevard filed a report for criminal mischief first degree.

• Demetrius Keith of Robinson Road in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictment for second-degree assault.

JULY 30

• Michael Boone of New Site was arrested for outstanding failure to appear child support warrants.

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• Jerry Butler, 31, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on East Lafayette Street.

• Christy Lipscomb, 38, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana first, illegal possession of prescription medicine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of chemical endangerment of a child on East Lafayette Street.

JULY 27

• A resident from Cobb Road filed a theft report.

ALEXANDER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT JULY 28

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 27

• Kevin Huel Powell, 44, of Ashland was arrested for failure to appear.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 26

• Tyrell Lamar Mays, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Leaving the scene of an accident was reported in Alexander City.

• Forgery was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 25

• Michael James Ingram, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 24

• Jamie Marvin Deason, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for violation of a domestic violence protection order and domestic violence.

• Jakendrick Lavar Tuck, 19, of Alpine was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm without a permit.

• Alonozo Blackmon, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and open container of alcohol in a vehicle.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Violation of a domestic violence protection order and domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 22

• Gabrielle Lanette Cleveland, 28, of Kellyton was arrested for bail jumping.

• Niesha Nakii Hall, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping.

• Tyrone Lakeith Heard, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Identity theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Theft was reported in Alexander City.

JULY 21

• Shanon Dawn Stephson, 53, of Birmingham was arrested for assault, possession of a pistol by a violent felon and two counts of menacing.

• Jesse Ray Strickland, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for making a false report to a law enforcement officer and violation of a protection order.

• Kayla Renea Schroeder, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for violation of a protection order.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Falsely reporting an incident was reported in Alexander City.

• Violation of a protection order was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City.

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Nearly $40,000 raised for heart transplant of CACC coach financial burden they are facing,” Meacham said.

According to Meacham, the A fundraiser is currently family first noticed trouble on collecting thousands of dollars June 5 when Coleman began to save the life of a local sports exhibiting signs of a stroke. coach.

Coleman’s wife, Danielle, Over 300 people have rushed him to the emergency donated to a GoFundMe cam- room where he was diagnosed paign in support of Wesley with late-stage nonischemic Coleman, a tennis coach at cardiomyopathy.

Central Alabama Community Before that time, the husCollege. band and father of two had Coleman was diagnosed been a full-time tennis player with a life-threatening condithat coached sports for the tion earlier this summer that community’s youth. Coleman has now progressed to the point has coached a variety of sports of requiring a heart transplant. ranging baseball, football, tenScott Meacham, a friend of nis and many more.

Coleman, established the fundMeacham served as his raiser two weeks ago following assistant coach and described the news, hoping to assist with him as a true friend and a menmedical costs. tor to his students.

“Setting up a Gofundme for “The impact that coach Wes the Wesley Coleman family is has had on the youth in our the best way we can ease the community is more than one

pray we can relieve,” he said.

Since launching the fundraiser, $37,608 has been collected with donations still pouring in.

On July 26, Coleman’s wife announced that her husband had been officially placed on a

BY WILLIAM MARLOW Multimedia Reporter

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Golden explained that he felt compelled to organize a public meeting regarding the issue after all building owners ignored several previous maintenance requests from the city, some dating back over seven years ago.

“They are more than aware, of course now with the signs being out, but I’ve been in touch with them off and on since I took this position and there is paperwork dating back since 2015,” he said. “I know as a community that everybody wants to see progress and things picked back up and looking good, but on these two matters, I need public support,” he said.

During the meeting, citizens and business owners also voiced concerns to the city council, expressing fears that the buildings could collapse and result in injuries or property damage.

Dadeville resident Patti Harris was among citizens that shared that sentiment.

“It’s safety. A child could walk by and something could fall on them or people could get inside that building when they shouldn’t be able to get in. It’s just, it’s not worth it to leave them there. Something needs to be done, and it needs to be done as soon as possible,” Harris said.

One of the buildings sits near Zazu’s Verandah, a popular event space in the city that frequently entertains large crowds.

The venue’s owners, Rick and Mitzy Hidding, noted that they completely renovated the city’s old Oliver and Hicks building when they established their current businesses in 2019.

As such, the Hiddings feel that other business owners should demonstrate the same effort in regards to maintenance.

“It’s unfortunate that these Dadeville pioneers have let these historic buildings decay and become not only eyesores, but safety hazards to people

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in the surrounding structures,” Mitzy Hidding said. “I want to make it clear that we are not singling out any of these property owners personally as they are good people. But, it’s way past time for most of these structures to be brought up to code.”

According to the Hiddings, the couple brought the building, which had been constructed in 1914, up to code without any public donations or outside support.

One of the business owners, Stan Sullivan, attended the meeting and provided an explanation for his delayed response. According to Sullivan, he had inherited the building after his mother, Ruth Sullivan, died last year. The former office had served as his mother’s law office for nearly 60 years while she worked in Dadeville.

Due to medical and funeral costs following his mother’s death, Stan Sullivan said he had been unable to procure the funds necessary to repair the building.

“It’s a matter of money.

Wesley Coleman’s family visiting him at the hospital.

could imagine. To those he encounters daily, he is a friend with the kindest and most gentle soul,” he said.

Following his stroke, Coleman was discharged home to recover with plans to begin treatment. Over the summer, however, Wesley suffered two additional strokes at which point he was airlifted to UAB hospital. Coleman underwent multiple procedures to no avail.

Despite the incredible efforts to remove the clot in his brain, doctors determined that a heart transplant would be necessary.

Meacham noted that his friend has become too weak to remain I mean, last year when my mother died, I think I spent an extra $50,000 on funeral costs, nursing home care, medical bills. It didn’t allow me enough money to work on it last year,” he said.

Sullivan contested the claim that his building is unsafe and that he does maintain the building from time to time.

“I just don’t see how my building is unsafe. Nobody can get in the building unless they break in. Other than possibly the back wall falling out of it on the left hand side, I don’t see how it’s an unsafe building,” he said.

Sullivan added that he has been in contact with the city regarding the structure as he tapped documents to the city’s inspector door earlier this week.

City officials felt the correspondence was overdue, however, given the timeframe and the council members voted to condemn the structures.

Moving forward, Golden explained that the city would declare the buildings a public nuisance and either compel business owners to repair them or that the city would possibly demolish them outright.

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at home due to his worsening cardiac function.

Coleman has resided at UAB for over 30 days and will remain hospitalized until he receives a transplant. According to Meacham, a once fulltime tennis player now requires 24-hour medical care.

Meacham added he hopes the fundraiser will provide some financial relief to the family.

“The type of care leading up to this point and the extensive care moving forward does not come without a cost. The fear and burden laid upon the Colemans are ones that we

heart transplant list.

“Please pray for a timely, perfect match for him, and peace for all of us in the waiting,” she said. “We also ask for special prayers for the donor family and for the doctors, staff, and recovery.”

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By BETH CHAPMAN ’ll take the names out of it so it’s not so personal. Last week the state executed a man who killed his ex-girlfriend in 1994 – 28 years ago. He was put to death by lethal injection which is supposedly the most humane procedure to put someone to death.

The officials involved said, “Justice has been served.” Legally speaking it had, but I could not help but think in other ways it had not.

See, justice has not been served in that the man put to death was allowed to live more years after he killed his victim than the total number of years she lived in her 26-year lifetime.

After being convicted for murder unanimously by a jury of his peers, he was given the three basic necessities of life: food, shelter, clothing and more — expense free by Alabama taxpayers — that’s you and me. He did not get these free necessities for a year or two or three. He got them for 28 years – almost three decades. Also, he was provided legal assistance that filed countless appeals on his behalf. All were denied.

I couldn’t help but wonder if his exgirlfriend, whom he shot three times, would have preferred the more humane procedure of a lethal injection had she been given the choice. But she had no choice, and she wasn’t given 28 more years to live. She wasn’t given 28 years of free food, medical care, or offered a final meal of her choice before she died. She wasn’t allowed time to raise her three- and six-year-old little girls or to see them grow up. She was denied all that, plus the countless other things a 26-year-old young mother gets to do.

So, was justice really served? Is it ever really served when someone takes another person’s life?

Yes, I believe in the need for capital punishment, but it doesn’t necessarily mean “justice” has been served – only that the law has been carried out, and that is as much “justice” as our victims can have.

I appreciate our officials — Gov. Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and others — who see that justice in these cases is served and our laws are upheld. It can’t be an easy job, but in cases like this, it is the most anyone can do for these victims.

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Medicare for All would “fix” what isn’t broken from the great coverage, and employers benefit by being able to attract and retain edicare for All remains quality workers. on the congressional By forcing everyone onto docket. Sen. Bernie the same insurance plan, Sanders, I-Vt., recently reMedicare for All would introduced his bid for a take that bargaining chip single-payer system, claiming away from employers and it would guarantee all Ameri- employees alike. cans health coverage while It’s no surprise that overall lowering costs and saving support for Medicare for lives.

All — which usually hovers That’s a compelling around 50 percent — drops to sales pitch. However, the just 37 percent when people reality is that Medicare for realize it would eliminate All would outlaw private private health insurance. health insurance and force Support drops to just 26 millions of Americans onto a percent when people learn single government-run plan. single-payer would lead to And contrary to what its delays in care. proponents might suggest, Delays are endemic to Medicare for All would lead single-payer programs like to worse care for patients at Medicare for All. That’s higher cost. because the government Even the idea’s supporters would pay hospitals and don’t seem to know what it doctors below-market rates in entails. According to polling order to deliver the savings from the Kaiser Family Sen. Sanders promises.

Foundation, two-thirds of Medicare and Medicaid Medicare for All supporters pay less than private insurers believe they’d be able to keep do. A single-payer plan would their private insurance under extend those low payment a single-payer healthcare rates to everyone. system.

Providers today charge Sen. Sanders’s bill, of privately insured patients course, would ban private more to make up for low plans. That might not sit reimbursements from public well with the 14 million plans. They wouldn’t be able Americans who purchase to do that under Medicare private plans through the for All. The result would be Affordable Care Act’s budget deficits for 90 percent exchanges. Almost threeof hospitals, according to one quarters of enrollees like the study from FTI Consulting. plan they have now.

Providers would have little Outlawing private choice but to restrict access insurance coverage also to services — if they’re able wouldn’t go over well with to keep their doors open. the 180 million Americans Patients would face long with employer-sponsored waits for subpar treatment. coverage. More than seven That’s exactly what in 10 are satisfied with their happens in other countries plans. with single-payer health care.

That makes sense.

In the United Kingdom’s Employers compete for National Health Service, employees in part by there are more than six offering generous health million people waiting for insurance. Workers benefit hospital care. Thousands have

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been waiting for more than two years.

Similarly, under Canada’s single-payer system, patients face a median wait of nearly six months from the time they’re referred by a general practitioner to receipt of treatment from a specialist.

Under Medicare for All, American patients would experience similar fates.

That was the conclusion of Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget Office, who recently told Congress that single-payer would increase “congestion in the healthcare system, including delays and forgone care.”

Those delays and forgone care would cost Americans a lot of money — more than $30 trillion over a decade.

Less than 10 percent of the American population is uninsured. There are far more cost-effective ways to expand access to affordable coverage.

For example, the additional subsidies provided by the American Rescue Plan Act have helped more than 3 million Americans secure coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s exchanges for less than $10 a month. Extending those subsidies permanently could continue to make private coverage affordable for millions.

The Affordable Care Act has also driven down coverage inequities, especially in states that have expanded Medicaid. That’s a testament to the power of building on the parts of our healthcare system that are working.

Lawmakers should focus their efforts there — not on Medicare for All. Janet Trautwein is CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters.

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EXTENDED FAMILY Songwriters use festival to grow writing and friendships

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Report Rain may have stopped the biggest performance of the Second Annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival but it didn’t stop the start of new friendships.

Some came to the Lake Martin area as friends, some as acquaintances. Some were even strangers, but in the process of the five day event all developed new friendships and the possibility of growing careers together.

Between jam sessions at lake houses to impromptu duets on stage in front of crowds, Emma Zinck and Leah Turner found each other at the festival this year.

“We both have been in Nashville for a bit and didn’t know each other,” Turner said.

“After this week we will definitely be working on something together.”

Zinck picked up Turner’s style accompanying her as Turner belted out some of her original tunes.

“She is just so awesome,” Turner said.

On multiple occasions and stages Zinck would back up Turner with vocals or take over with a guitar solo.

Ryan Robinette used the festival to get back out again after the death of his brother Keith Robinette Jr. He said his brother’s death left a void in his life.

“I saw this and thought I could do it,” Robinette said.

“It’s just a few hours from Nashville. I’ve never been here before — Montgomery and Birmingham, yes, but not this little slice of paradise.”

Robinette said the festival was just what he needed.

“I was able to come out and have fun,” Robinette said. “It’s been great to see old friends and meet new people.”

Robinette was hosted by Donny Teel at his home. Now the new friends are planning the next get together and more.

“He’s been great,” Robinette said. “He just turned over the whole downstairs to me.”

Robinette even offered to roll the carpet out for Teel for when Teel visits the Music City.

Adam Hood and Charlie Argo are both Alabama natives. Hood has played venues all over Alabama and now resides in Nashville. Argo is from Selma. While both are songwriters, Argo did cut one of Hood’s songs. At the festival, the artists are supposed to sing their own material.

But fans got a treat of the Argo and Hood friendship as the two took to the stage at Chuck’s Saturday as two passed back and forth Hood’s ‘Tennessee Will.’

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Thompson Square performs to sponsors after rain damaged equipment on the Main Street stage during the Second Annual Lake Martin Songwriters Festival.

Brian White came to Lake Martin doing what he loves, playing to the crowd and helping others create.

“I love the songwriter festivals,” White said. “I especially like the newer ones where I can possibly help them grow.”

White has the resume to help the festival grow. White has songs recorded by the likes of Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins and Jason Aldean but his favorite recording artist is his wife Karyn Williams. It doesn’t happen often, but the husband and wife do perform some together. Williams’ schedule opened up and she accompanied her husband to Lake Martin for the festival.

“We work hard and play hard,” Williams said.

Williams wasn’t on the schedule for the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival but she took the stage for a few songs.

“We have the best life,” White said. “We love [the festivals] and seeing all that is happening.”

Williams and White didn’t get a chance to spend the entire weekend on the lake.

“She doesn’t know it, but

there is a side trip to Hattiesburg,” White said. “She has some family there we will go visit together. After all it’s family first.”

White said he would love to come back to Lake Martin and the songwriters festival. Tallapoosa County Tourism Director Sandra Fuller said White has some great ideas for how to make the festival grow. The festival accomplished what Fuller wanted even though the rain damaged some stage equipment Saturday night forcing the cancellation of a public performance by Thompson Square and Jamie O’Neal.

“Everybody just loves this,” Fuller said. “We’ve got people coming into town for the festival to see the writers on stage.

They are loving it. The writers love it too. They are experiencing the lake and its people through great hosts.”

Robinette said his experience has him wanting to do more around Lake Martin — in part due to Teel.

“Oh I’ll definitely be back,” Robinette said. “This place is just so great — it’s a piece of paradise.”

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My idea of fishing is to get in the boat with either my iPhone, iPad, or both and read or play games until the batteries run down. Then I begin to fish!

My husband baits my hook, I sling the hook in and out of the water several times until I lose my bait and by that time, he is getting annoyed with me. Then I just take by rod and beat it up and down in the water, splashing everything around me!

Guess what, we soon get to go home!

I had a friend asked me what kind of fish I fished for, and believe me, I feel this is one of the dumbest questions that anyone could ask me. Fish don’t swim by hooks and say, “I am a bass and I heard you say you were fishing for catfish, so I will just swim on by since you don’t want me!” I’ve been told you fish differently according to the kind of fish you are trying to catch although that is yet to be proven to me. A fish is a fish and by any other name, it is still a fish!

In Luke, chapter 4:-11 is the account of how Jesus made His disciples “fishers of men.” Peter, Andrew, James, and John were fishermen of fish, in fact, their actions Jackie Wilbourn is a member of Bethel proved their job description was to catch Baptist Church and a chaplain with fish to feed hungry people. They thought Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief Team.

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of themselves as fishermen first and then as disciples. Then Jesus did a miracle that hit very close to home. When the huge load of fish was caught, their nets began breaking and they signaled to another boat to come help them and the load was so heavy that both boats began sinking and the men were amazed at Jesus’ power and His willingness to help them in their everyday lives.

The four left everything behind and at that point their job description truly changed forever. When anyone asked them who they were, they answered and said, “we are fishers of men”.

“So, they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed Him.” When Jesus calls us to serve Him, we can respond as the four fishermen did at first. We can describe our vocation and then say we are Christians. Or we can divide our time and attention between building a career to earn a living and serving the Master. How much better it is when we think of ourselves as disciples first and serve the Master by serving others and see everything else in our lives as resources to be used in His service.

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Benjamin Russell senior Jamarion Whetstone finished second at the Deep South Nationals wrestling tournament over the weekend.

By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Editor Benjamin Russell High School’s La’Bronski McKinney was named the Lake Martin Area athlete of the week on Tuesday by the AHSAA Radio Network.

McKinney, a senior, plays wide receiver for the Wildcats. Known for his speed, McKinney also doubles as a track athlete.

Last season, McKinney caught 22 passes for 443 yards and five touchdowns. McKinney, also known as “Nunk,” was named to the Honorable Mention All-Outlook Team in 2021.

When asked about who his best players are on offense, head coach Smitty Grider pointed to McKinney, junior Chris Foster and fellow senior Corii Milliner.

“I think our skill players on both sides of the ball are the strength of our team,” Grider said. “We have the most experience there. We have some quality athletes in those groups. I expect big things.”

McKinney is not the first athlete from Benjamin Russell to be recognized by the AHSAA this summer.

On July 26, fellow Benjamin Russell Wildcat Ty Williams was named Lake Martin Area athlete of the week.

Williams, another senior, plays corner for Benjamin Russell. He racked up 59 tackles, two picks and two forced fumbles last season. One of Williams’ picks he returned for a score against Calera.

Benjamin Russell begins its season with a preseason game against Madison Academy on August 12 at home.

The Wildcats then travel to Sylacuaga for their first regular season game on August 19.

BENJAMIN RUSSELL SENIOR PLACES SECOND IN DEEP SOUTH NATIONALS

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enjamin Russell senior Jamarion Whetstone finished second at the Deep South Nationals wrestling tournament over the weekend.

“I wanted gold, that is always the goal,” Whetstone said. “Overall though, this was a great weekend for me.

I felt different this weekend. I felt like I got better.”

Deep South Nationals, hosted this year in Hoover, is a wrestling competition that pits top wrestlers from across the south against one another in a weekend-long bracket. 25 teams competed in the tournament in team and individual matches.

Whetstone competed individually for Alex City Elites wrestling club (ACE) in the 152 pound weight group, where he went 3-1, falling in the first place match.

“We started ACE because the closest club to us was all the way in Auburn,” Whetstone said. “I learned a lot from that first place match. I have a lot to work on. The guy I lost to was tough. It was a good match.”

In the team competition, Whetstone competed again in the 152 pound weight class, going 6-1 and earning his team 20.5 points. Whetstone’s team, Beach Bums, placed ninth out of 25.

This year was Whetstone’s second time competing in the tournament. He previously placed third overall in the 152 pound weight group in 2021.

Coming out of the weekend, Whetstone found himself covered in bandaids. He has one covering his neck from an errant scratch, and an open wound on his thumb from where he was accidentally bitten.

“That is all part of wrestling,” Whetstone said.

Whetstone still has one more year to compete at Deep South, and he wants to complete his trifecta of placements.

“Only place left is first,” Whetstone said with a smile.

Last season for the Wildcats, Whetstone went an impressive 53-7 on the year, finishing fifth overall at the AHSAA State Tournament, competing in the 145 pound See NATIONALS, Page A9

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Benjamin Russell High School’s La’Bronski McKinney was named the Lake Martin Area athlete of the week on Tuesday by the AHSAA Radio Network.

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he general consensus ANDY regarding Bryan Harsin’s deGRAHAM meanor and what Columnist he had to say at Media Days was overwhelmingly positive. That opinion didn’t just come from Auburn fans, but a wide variety of pundits around the Southeast. Harsin was clearly more comfortable and much more personable in his sophomore season. One simple way that manifested itself was literally in the way he responded to questions. In 2021, his opening statement was nearly 15 minutes long. The SEC only schedules 30 minutes for the opening statement and questions.

This year, the opening statement was less than six minutes. Harsin also had a penchant for answering a simple question with a five or six minute response which significantly limits the number of questions he had to take.

This year, his answers were succinct, concise and to the point. They were still plumped up with a lot of coach See TALK, Page A9

Two Lake Martin area residents will compete in the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship next week.

Seventeen-year-old Michael McLing and 11-year-old Collon Holbrook will both compete in the championship held at the historic Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, from August 2 to August 7.

The Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship is the world’s largest and most prestigious amateur motocross racing program. The championship consists of the Top 9 advancement positions at 51 area qualifiers and the Top 6 advancement positions at 18 regional championships that were hosted from May to June.

McLing, a rising senior at Edgewood Academy, has been racing dirt bikes since he was seven. This will be his fifth trip to the motocross championship for him. He will be competing in the fast and highly competitive 250B Limited and Schoolboy 2 classes.

He is the only racer from Alabama in either of his classes.

He has spent the entire summer trying to balance traveling SUBMITTED | THE RECORD for qualifying races while also working and attending foot- Eleven-year-old Collon Holbrook (left) and 17-year-old Michael McLing will both race in the 41st annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National MotoSee RACERS, Page A9 cross Championship from August 2 through August 7.

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ball workouts for Edgewood Academy. He is currently listed as one of the team’s offensive lineman.

McLing has won numerous championships and has posted many podium finishes across his 10-year racing career. Following this week’s race, McLing plans to move up to Collegeboy and PRO Sport with plans on getting his PRO license after graduating from Edgewood in 2023.

McLing has many local sponsors that are helping him achieve his dream of winning

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Holbrook is a rising sixthgrader at Holtville Middle School. The 11-year-old has been racing since he was four, and while young, he is well known in the racing world.

Since he started racing, Holbrook has won 22 championships across Alabama State Motocross and Arena Cross

Series. This will be his sixthconsecutive year competing at the national championships and he is hoping for another podium finish.

He’s had previous success at the Loretta Lynn Ranch when he finished 4th overall when he was six.

Following this year’s championships, Holbrook will retire his 2022 Husqvarna 65cc bike and will begin riding full time on a Factor Suzuki 85cc.

Holbrook also has many local sponsors that have helped him succeed. They are as follows: Premier Pools and Spa, MadRam 11 Productions, Pet Partners Compressor Service and Parts, and Alabama Struc-

tures.

Both racers are Team SAKAI riders, and they would like to thank the Miller Family who owns Crossbone MX and Cowboy Heaven MX in Billlingsley and the Kingsfield family, the owners of Monster Mountain MX in Tallassee. Both families have been a very important part of each racer’s success.

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weight class.

“I was humbled last season,” Whetstone said. “That is one thing that wrestling teaches you is to humble yourself.”

Heading into this upcoming season, Whetstone wants to round out his trophy case and his senior year with some first place finishes.

“What I want to do is win,” Whetstone said. “I am working to win.”

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speak, but that’s true of every HC in college football.

Well, except for maybe Mike Leach. The point is, Bryan Harsin is legitimately growing into the job. He has apparently learned from a difficult first year and made some tangible adjustments. That was something Gus Malzahn was never able to do in eight years. That certainly doesn’t guarantee anything moving forward, but I definitely see it as a positive sign.

Tank Bigsby, Derick Hall and John Shenker all represented Auburn extremely well and all spoke about a common theme. They all talked about the turmoil regarding Coach Harsin during the off-season and how it has galvanized the team.

Hall has been an ardent sup-

porter of Bryan Harsin from the beginning and was rather candid about the fractured nature of the team a season ago. Bigsby and Shenker both echoed his statements about the lack of “buy-in” from some teammates. They also made it clear that those individuals are no longer with the team. It is now one locker room of a singular focus. Bryan Harsin called Tank Bigsby the most improved player on the team as far as leadership is concerned. Bigsby had some moments of obvious frustration last year, but appears ready to give his all in one final season on the Plains.

I love the fact that everyone is working harder and is more focused. It makes me wonder what last year’s team could’ve accomplished if they had actually been on the same page. They were 6-2 and ranked No. 13 in the country before the season

fell apart.

This is the talking season and that’s what Media Days is all about. Everything that Coach Harsin talked about sounds really good to me.

Everything the players talked about sounds really good to me. Unfortunately, words don’t mean a lot when teams get between the lines. I think we’ll find out pretty quickly if everyone is really pulling in the same direction. Penn State, Missouri and LSU in weeks three, four and five will truly test the Tigers’ resolve. In the end, Bryan Harsin’s future as the head coach at Auburn won’t be decided on whether or not he’s personable. It all comes down to wins and losses. The more wins he puts on the ledger, the better recruiting will be and the more personable he’ll magically become.

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FUNDRAISER – Backpack Buddies is hosting a fundraiser estate sale from Friday, Aug. 5 to Saturday, Aug. 6. The sale is open from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

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Ann Fleming, J.B. Rainwater, Helen Cook, Leola Duck, Freeda Sexton, Twins Logan and Jared Sellers, Faye McKenzie, Jon Mask, Rhonda Jane Porch, Steve Davis are celebrating their birthdays today.

BACK TO SCHOOL BLAST – Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church, pastored by Micheal Strong, will host a Back to School Blast for students ahead of the new school year from 4 – 6 p.m. There will be games, fun and food.

Guest speakers will be Dr. Beverly Price, interim superintendent of Alexander City Schools and Dr. David W. Stover, superintendent of Coosa County Schools.

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CHOIR CONCERT - Saturday, Aug 6, 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Alexander City, located at 371 Jefferson St. will host a Chancel Choir Concert.

Witness the world premiere of “I’m Gonna Sing,” an original composition

by Brink Norton, dedicated to the loving memory of Abraham Shelton. The Chancel Choir Concert will also consist of religious music popular through the years, and a selection of popular hits from the 1950s until today. Brink Norton will be a featured artist as usual for this annual event. Directed by Robert Lamborne.

BACK2SCHOOL – Rockford’s Back2School Fun Day will be from 12 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Rockford Park. New Style Baptist Church and pastor Michael Arnold are hosting the fun day to encourage students to get ready and get excited for the new school year. There will be free food, water slides, live music and games. The fol-

lowing sponsors have helped with the event: Bridge Builders of Alexander City, Rev. Alvin Williams, Chapman Auto Care, Brandon Davis and John Forbus.

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SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNEY - The Lake Martin Auburn Club is sponsoring its first annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday August 22.

Auburn fans are encouraged to sign-up as an individual or a foursome to play the Willow Point County Club championship course with 18 holes surrounded by beautiful Lake Martin. The entry fee per golfer is $500. The purpose of the tournament is to raise scholarship funds for deserving local area students who will be attending Auburn University.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with a Lake Martin AU Club logo cap and tote bag . The format is a scramble with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. For additional information, please contact either: Chris Bodine, at cwbodine@gmail.com, or Neal Butler at aujnealbutler@gmail.com.

ONGOING EVENTS

MARKETPLACE - Come out and buy your fresh produce, honey, jams, and hand-crafted items at the Camp Hill Marketplace, a state certified Farmers Market. Every Thursday 8am – 11am June 2nd through Oct 20th rain or shine, at Mount Lovely Baptist Church 21900 Senator Claude Pepper Drive Camp Hill 36850 (AL Hwy 50). Potential vendors contact Sharon at 256-749-5100 to apply to join.

CREATIVITY GROUP - Lake Martin Creativity Group will continue to meet at the StillWaters Community Room every Monday at 1 p.m. through the summer.

This group was organized a year ago to bring painters and crafters together to explore different mediums of creativity.

You do not have to live in StillWaters to be welcomed. Come and share, and

have fun making new friends. For any questions, please contact Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506.

TAX HELP - Beginning January 24, 2022, Free Tax and Electronic Tax Filing Assistance at Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., 5030 Hwy 280, Alex City, AL, IRS certified volunteers will provide the free tax assistance and electronically file federal and state income tax forms. The free tax sites are designed to assist seniors 60+ (with no income limit), taxpayers under age 60 with incomes less than $57,414, and disabled taxpayers. Due to Covid, we will once again utilize the drop off method by APPOINTMENT. To make an appointment please call 256-2340347 between 9-5 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. Please do not come to the site without an appointment. The following information is required by the IRS: last year’s tax return; photo ID-driver’s license-for taxpayer and spouse; social security cards for taxpayers and dependants; W-2’s; and 1099’s, B, R and SSA 1099. If you have health insurance through the government marketplace, bring your 1095-A. If you received a stimulus check please bring the IRS form 6475 (1444c letter)! if you received advanced child credit you should bring IRS form 6419. We must have this information to complete your return.

ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA - AACA is Back! Club dues for a year are $20.

We meet on the third Wednesday at the Alexander City Sportsplex Senior Center. Come to a club meeting which is followed by our Open Studio program which AACA sponsors for the public.

The upcoming artist workshop is Tuscany, Oils taught by Elaine Western. The cost of $75 includes pallet, canvas, paints, instructions and much more. If interested, call June Dean at 334-313-7533.

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