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Former Dadeville fire chief dies at 66 late Eunice Burke Wilkerson. Growing up, he was a member of the LaFayette Heights Baptist Church in LaFayette, and graduated Keith Wilkerson dedicated 47 years of from Chambers Academy in 1975. During his life to public service. On Friday, July his youth, Wilkerson was a member of the 18, the veteran firefighter and Dadeville school’s original football team. resident passed away. Wilkerson’s career in fire service began Wilkerson, 66, was honored during a with the Opelika Fire Department where he memorial service at LaFayette Heights worked for a time before returning home to Baptist Church on Monday, July 18, during LaFayette to work at the city’s fire departwhich family, colleagues and friends shared ment. While there, he served as a firememories of the late first responder. fighter, driver and eventually the city’s fire The Randolph County native was born chief. He retired from LaFayette Fire and in 1956 to the late Ernest Wilkerson and the EMS with over 31 years of service. By WILLIAM MARLOW Multimedia Reporter

In December 2014, he was appointed chief of the City of Dadeville Fire Department, remaining in that position until 2021. Throughout his career, Wilkerson served the people of Lee, Chambers and Tallapoosa Counties for nearly 50 years as a first responder. Wilkerson just recently had accepted the position of fire chief earlier this year at the Pace’s Point Volunteer Fire Department. Wilkerson had been volunteering with the department since February of 2021.

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Risk of severe weather and high heat this week to weather forecasters, as heavy rainfall is expected, which could Another bout of storms produce flooding in lowis expected to make its level areas and near water way through central sources. Alabama Thursday with The storms will mainly severe storms possible. follow I-59, I-65 and I-85 The National Weather before exiting the state Service released a forefrom the northwest to the cast for the possibility southeast. of severe storms with Apart from the threat Tallapoosa County listed of severe storms, heat under a slight risk catego- indices could hike up to ry for damaging winds up nearly 105 degrees for to 60 miles per hour and portions of central Alaquarter size hail. bama on Wednesday and Flooding is also a Thursday, as well as over concern, according the weekend. By LARRY ROBINSON Staff writer

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Principal Diane Miller and other school administrators were recognized for the achievement during a board of education meeting on Monday, July 18.

DADEVILLE ELEMENTARY ONCE AGAIN RECOGNIZED BY STATE

Miller said. “This was due to our dedication to our students.” According to Miller, the school’s adeville Elementary School reading test scores have improved (DES) received special recogni- dramatically over the last several tion from state officials, being years. So much, that state officials named one of the best schools for from the Alabama Reading Initiative reading instruction in the state of (ARI) felt compelled to highlight Alabama. the school’s great teaching practices. The school was named a Sci“Our data had improved vastly ence of Reading Spotlight School, from the 18-19 school year until an honor that the Alabama State now in [kindergarten] through third Department of Education awarded grade, and literacy instruction,” only 12 schools this year, including Miller said. DES. The school was bestowed the During the meeting, the school’s award during a state education con- faculty led a presentation in which ference last week. they elaborated on the factors that Principal Diane Miller and influenced the school’s success, other school administrators were including an intensive training prorecognized for the achievement gram called Letters. during a regularly scheduled board According to Miller, the proof education meeting on Monday, gram is a professional developJuly 18. During the meeting, Miller ment course that focuses on the attributed the award to the efforts of best teaching practices for reading her staff, expressing appreciation to instruction. Overall, 13 teachers the school’s faculty as well as the completed the certification training. school district as a whole. “It is very intense. It’s probably “I always have the privilege of the equivalent of a college course, speaking about our school, but it’s a and there was a lot of participation team effort for sure. And I appreci- and I am proud of them [the teachate our board members, superiners],” Miller said. tendent and district staff for being Miller added that her staff furpresent in our building so often,” ther demonstrated their dedication By WILLIAM MARLOW Multimedia Reporter

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Severe storms are likely Thursday. Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter size hail are likely with the storms that develop.

‘We’re not to be overlooked’ Dadeville to establish healthcare network to confront COVID impact By WILLIAM MARLOW Multimedia Reporter The City of Dadeville is joining a multi-million dollar healthcare initiative that aims at addressing long-term health effects of COVID-19. Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson announced the city’s partnership with the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million statewide effort that the University of Alabama chartered last year to assist communities affected by the pandemic.

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The project launched as a measure to address major healthcare gaps within Alabama’s rural and diverse communities. According to Goodman-Johnson, the pandemic disproportionately impacted Dadeville and the Lake Martin area due to the region lacking a robust healthcare infrusature. “COVID is creeping back up again, and there are needs here in this community that we know, the state knows and the CDC knows. We are the

as many completed the intensive training even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Miller explained that many teachers had to pause due to negative impacts of the pandmeic, but that they ultimately persevered. “I can’t praise our teachers enough because when COVID hit, it was rough,” Miller said. “So over last summer, we really encouraged our teachers to complete Letters, and jump back in and finish this and they did. We had an overabundance of our teachers that jumped on the bandwagon, and it just steamrolled frome there.” Miller also attributed the improved test scores to a healthy school culture, adding that the school has made that a priority. “We’ve had a total cultural shift in our building, and I cannot say enough about that because that was our biggest need over the last few years,” Miller said “We just want it to be a school that was worthy of the amazing community that we have here in Dadeville because it is a very special place.” This is the third instance that the school has been recognized by the ALSDE State Board of Education this year.

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Prevention is the best solution By BETH CHAPMAN

’m naïve, but I’d like to think people on both sides of the abortion issue would like for there to never need to be another one – ever! We could agree that prevention is better than abortion. I would hope so. Yet there’s a doctor in California who wants to establish a $20-million floating abortion clinic off the Alabama Gulf Coast to perform abortions in international waters because she claims it will then be “legal.” If that fits your belief system (which it does not mine), sobeit, but let’s look at it in a way that everyone should be able to agree upon. Wouldn’t it be smarter and better to spend our time and resources on educating people in general – men and women – on protecting themselves from the need for such procedures and clinics? What both sides should be able to agree on is not whose right it is, or at what month abortion is right or wrong, whose choice it is, or when life begins (though we all could debate those things.) What we should be able to agree on is educating people on protecting themselves from having to ever face such a horrible decision ¬¬— life or death — because that’s what it comes down to. Since the recent Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade, it seems a lot of people have focused enormous amounts of energy, resources and effort on how to get women from one state to another for abortions, how to keep abortion clinics open, how to circumvent the new decision and how to create floating clinics. Yet they’ve failed to recognize the one thing we should all be able to agree on – prevention is the best solution. If safety is truly an issue for both sides, then prevention is better than abortion any day, and no floating abortion clinic or any other so-called solution is going to facilitate that – only prevention does. Maybe both sides can agree on that. I hope so.

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he Alabama Legislature will remain super majority Republican for the next quadrennium. As the dust settles from the May/June party primaries, there have been negligible if any party changes. There has been some shuffling on the deck of the GOP boat, but it has all been intraparty struggles. By and large, both the House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate have remained safe havens for incumbents. The Senate especially returns essentially intact. The entire leadership of the Republican led Senate will stay the same. The leaders of the State Senate, including Greg Reed, Jabo Waggoner, Clay Scofield, Arthur Orr, Greg Albritton, Clyde Chambliss and Steve Livingston, will all be back in their same leadership posts. The sterling freshman class of Senators will be Sophomores. This class of leaders includes Dan Roberts, Tom Butler, Sam Givhan, Will Barfoot, Garlan Gudger, April Weaver, Donnie Chesteen, Andrew Jones, Chris Elliott, Jack Williams and David Sessions. The Democratic leaders also return in entirety, including powers Bobby Singleton, Rodger Smitherman, Vivian Figures and Billy Beasley. There seems to be a more harmonious working relationship among the Republicans and Democrats in the Senate that has not existed in past years. This body is poised to provide leadership for the state for the next four years. The State House of Representatives will remain essentially the same, also. However, there has been more reshuffling in this Chamber, especially in the GOP ranks. The super majority Republican control will definitely

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist continue to exist with at least 78 of the 105 seats remaining in the grasp of the Republicans. The House is probably more conservative than the Senate, although they are both pretty right wing. The leadership of the House of Representatives will change. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Madison) and Speaker Pro Tem Victor Gaston (R-Mobile) are not seeking reelection. There has been an internal jockeying for Speaker between Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) and Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Dekalb) going on for almost a year. It will continue until November when the Republican caucus makes their choice. The contest between Ledbetter and Clouse has been gentlemanly without discord or acrimony. Most House members hate to make a choice because both men are so well liked and respected. There will be harmony when it is decided, they will work together, and both will remain in a leadership position. There is a cadre of Republican leadership returning to the House, including Clouse and Ledbetter. Republican leaders returning are Danny Garrett, Terri Collins, Ginny Shaver, Jim Hill, Paul Lee, Randall Shedd, Kyle South, Tracey Estes, David Standridge, Steve Hurst, Randy Wood, Jim Carns, David Faulkner, Reed Ingram, Rhett Marquis, Jeff Sorrells, Chris Sells, Chris Blackshear, Joe Lovvorn, Chip Brown and Chris Pringle. House Democratic leaders returning are Chris England, Anthony Daniels, Peb Warren,

Laura Hill, John Rogers, Mary Moore, Thomas Jackson, Sam Jones, Berry Forte, Dexter Grimsley and Barbara Boyd. Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage, especially in legislative races. There were a couple of incumbents taken out in the House within the Republican ranks. They were beaten by female future superstars. Indeed, this was a very good year for female Republican legislative candidates all over the state. There are several new female legislators that are superstars and worth watching as leaders. Cynthia Almond of Tuscaloosa leads the list although she actually has a session under her belt. She won her seat without opposition last year. Almost every list includes Susan Dubose of Shelby County. She beat an incumbent even though her district was distorted to help him win. She won the old fashioned way. She worked hard. She started early and stayed late. Ultra-Republican Baldwin County elected all females to represent them in the House of Representatives. Jennifer Fidler, Frances Holk-Jones and Carla Knight Maddox will make up the Baldwin delegation. Lee Hulsey of Helena from District 15 in Jefferson/Shelby will be a quick study in the House. It was not just the year of the woman in statewide races, the ladies have made a significant move in the Alabama House of Representatives. 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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Alexander City City Council president Buff Colvin reads a proclamation remembering Ronnie betts who served the citizens of Alexander City for many years.

Grocer development given an extension on incentives 10 years after the doors to the grocer open. The sales tax rebate would help the Developers have been developer repay $7.5 milgiven another year to lion at five percent interest complete a development to cover a loan developers anchored by a grocery store. will take out with Valley At its Monday meeting, Bank. Developer Evan the Alexander City City Conder Conder said in 2021 Council gave developthe development would cost ers until Dec. 31, 2024 to approximately $25 million obtain a certificate of occu- to construct. pancy for the development at the corner of U.S. HighRONNIE BETTS way 280 and Highway 63. The council honored the “It is being extended due memory of life-long Alexto current economic condi- ander City resident Ronnie tions,” council president Betts with a proclamation. Buffy Colvin said. Betts served as an AlexIncentives were approved ander City firefighter from in June 2021 to help devel- 1974 to 2008 when he opers bring the development retired as fire chief. Betts to fruition. also hosted Sunday Morning In 2021 the council Gospel Jubilee and Gospel approved a sales tax share Heritage Video on Kowaliga that sees all of the unappro- Country and WAXC-TV. priated sales tax generated Betts passed away Sept. from the development up 15, 2021 to $1.2 million per year for By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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In other business, the Alexander City City Council: • Recognized Alexander City Police Department Capt. James Orr on his retirement after 35 years of service in the ACPD. • Approved the sale of the Bama Theater to ACT II. • Approved a minor amendment to the Wicker Point Development Agreement. • Went into an executive session for approximately 25 minutes to discuss an economic development opportunity. Councilmember Bobby Tapley was absent from the meeting The next meeting of the Alexander City City Council is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.

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Anfernee Jennings hosted area kids at first annual camp By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Editor On Saturday former Dadeville Tiger Anfernee Jennings hosted his first annual youth football camp at Dadeville High School. The camp, sponsored by Hard Count Athletics, had over 50 campers ages six to 12. Jennings, who played football at the University of Alabama and is now with the New England Patriots, said that it was always his goal to give back to his community and the school that gave him his start. “It is a blessing to be in the position that I am in to be able to give back,” Jennings said. “I do not take this lightly. To the kids here, I was once like them. I was once in that position, hoping and praying that someone would come back and do something like this. I am here to show everyone that anyone can be in the position that I am in.” The three-hour camp featured different training stations that focused on various position groups and football skill sets. Jennings, a linebacker, rotated stations all throughout the camp and helped campers with things like footwork or the proper tackling stance. He certainly could not have done it alone, however. Jennings was accompanied by over a dozen other employees

Team USA women qualify for World Championships By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Editor

eam USA’s women’s wheelchair basketball team qualified for a spot in the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Championships, with a silver medal finish in the Americas Cup on

Monday. The Americas Cup is the qualifying tournament for teams located in North, South and Central America, and the top three finishers earn a placement in the World Championships. Team USA fell to Canada in the gold medal round on Monday, 76-68, but earned a qualifying spot for the

IWBF Championship with the second place finish. Ranley Clayton, of Alexander City, made her debut with the squad in the tournament, appearing in four games. Clayton, 27, played collegiately with Auburn before finishing college at Illinois. Clayton and Illinois teammate See TEAM USA, Page A12

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On Saturday former Dadeville Tiger Anfernee Jennings hosted his first annual youth football camp at Dadeville High School. Over 50 kids between the ages of six and 12 participated in the camp.

Shundell Russaw hired as Central Coosa head football coach By HENRY ZIMMER Sports Editor Shundell Russaw, of Alexander CIty, was hired late last week to be the next head football coach at Central Coosa High School. “I got the opportunity a few days ago to come down to Coosa to see the culture and the climate, see the players walking around the halls, and I immediately fell in love with it,” Russaw said. “Right now in my life, Coosa is the place for me. I want to be here for a long time and build a program. I want to make some memorable moments.” Russaw will also serve as the school’s head baseball coach and physical education teacher. The Cougars officially made the announcement Friday afternoon on Facebook. Already, RUSSAW the post has been shared hundreds of times by people in the community, with dozens of comments. That exact community is what Russaw wants to tap into to bring Cougar football back to its former glory. “Our community is going to have to come together,” Russaw said. “We are going to have to help out in finances, stepping up at the school. Community and parent participation at school increases student success. When kids see their parents and mentors at school, See RUSSAW, Page A12

Ranley Clayton (left) poses with fellow Illinois teammates after winning gold at the Americas Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Baseball is back in Auburn

ig seasons lead to big drafts. Auburn baseball had itself a big season and it has led to an even bigger off-season. During the year, Auburn hosted a regional for the first time ever. The Tigers also went to Omaha for the first time since 2019 and first baseman Sonny DiChiara was named the SEC Co-Player of the Year. A team that SEC coaches predicted to finish 13 out of 14 in the entire league, ended up having one of the most impactful seasons in the conference and made waves across the country. Ole Miss won the entire World Series, but Auburn’s accomplishments should not and can not be overshadowed. As the MLB Draft began on Sunday, Auburn baseball’s list of accolades continued to grow. With the 76th pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, the Braves took Blake Burkhalter, making him the third highest drafted re-

HENRY ZIMMER Sports Editor liever in Auburn baseball history. The two guys above him are Gregg Olson and Scott Sulivan. Those two combined for 24 years of big league experience. The junior Dothan-native finished the year as a second-team All American, with 16 saves. During the postseason, Burkhalter closed out UCLA in the Auburn Regional, earned a win against Oregon State in the Corvallis Super Regional and picked up a save against Stanford in the College World Series. But it did not stop there. With the 87th pick, pitcher Mason Barnett was selected by the Royals. At pick 137, Trace Bright was selected by Baltimore, the former home of Olson who is part of the team’s Hall of Fame. At pick 148, Sonny DiChiara

found a new home in Hollywood, being selected by the Angels. For the first time in school history, Auburn had four players selected in the first five rounds. Safe to say, baseball is certainly back at Auburn. It never really left, but now the game has taken a much grander stage. If you watched any of The College World Series, the scenes from Plainsman Park looked more like a rock concert than a baseball game. Fans covered every last available inch of ground all around the park, and up into the nearby parking deck. There is a fervor for baseball now in Auburn, similar to the one created during the past few basketball seasons, and this past gymnastics season. The new era of Auburn baseball is upon us. You need to buy your tickets now. Clear your spring calendars. When Auburn is in Omaha next, head to Roccos for a Jell-O shot. Find me at the bar.

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have a short fuse, which means you might say something you later regret. Tonight: Travel changes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You have strong feelings when it comes to inheritances, taxes, debt or shared property. In fact, you won’t hesitate to defend your best interests. The trick is to stand up for yourself but, at the same time, not alienate someone else. Tonight: Check your nances. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today the Moon is in a sign that is opposite from your sign, and at the same time, the Moon is also lined up with ery Mars. This is the classic combo for testy relations with partners and close friends. Avoid aggressive people today. Nevertheless, defend yourself. Tonight: Patience. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Be patient with work colleagues today. You might be pushy about what you want because you want things to go your way. On the upside, you will take the initiative if necessary. Is it time to turn over a new leaf regarding your health? Tonight: Guard your pets. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will be courageous if you’re involved in a physical competition today because you feel feisty and energetic! However, when dealing with kids, pull in your reins and be gentle. Don’t come on too strong. Romantic relationships might be sticky. Tonight: Social plans change. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Do what you can to keep the peace at home, because it’s very easy for you to overreact when dealing with family members today. This is because you are sensitive, especially to criticism. Or you might feel competitive with a family member. Stay chill. Tonight: A surprise at home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be careful, because today you can be hasty and impulsive. It’s all too easy for you to say or do something without thinking rst. It will just happen! Knowing this ahead of time, be smart and think before you act or speak. Tonight: A change of routine.

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by him. He just has to find them. “The potential is here,” Russaw said. “They are walking right through these hallways. It is just up to somebody to believe in them. It is up to somebody to show up and lead them.” Russaw grew up in Alexander City and went to Benjamin Russell. He was a multi-sport athlete, playing football, baseball and basketball for the Wildcats. He received a baseball scholarship to Jacksonville State, where he played for two years before transferring to Jackson State, in Mississippi. Jackson State’s current head football coach is the prolific Deion Sanders, who Russaw says he models much of his life after. In his last year before graduating from Jackson State in 2008, Russaw actually interned at Coosa while earning his teaching degree. After interning, he was immediately offered a job as the head baseball coach and an assistant football coach. Russaw formerly had been a defensive backs coach at his alma mater, Benjamin Russell. It was a tough and bittersweet decision to take the Coosa job, and potentially leave any further opportunities at BRHS behind, but it was a choice he had to make for him-

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it creates the mentality for those kids to want to do better. I want to bring that about. Coosa County will buy in. I have already gotten so much support.” Last season, Cougars players had difficult times getting to and from practice, as the school draws students from multiple different counties, with some commutes being well over 20 minutes one way. Even though Russaw has not coached a single practice yet, he has already made plans for carpooling and utilizing church buses to get his kids on the field. “I am focused on putting my best foot forward to help change the culture and climate,” Russaw said. “Accountability and discipline are what I want everyone to learn. As parents we have got to communicate and work together to get the kids here. We are going to have groups where we can carpool from each direction.” As Russaw has been walking the halls of Coosa, passing monuments to past football greats like Justin Tuck, he knows the next generation of greats passes

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self and his family. “My dream job was to coach at Benjamin Russell,” Russaw said. “I loved it. I flourished there and learned a lot. It was a great experience. Alexander City groomed me. I did not want to leave because I am a Wildcat. But this job is a dream. I have got to chase my dream.” Russaw said a big factor in taking the head coaching job was that he already lives in Coosa county, and the opportunity for him and his family to “make a splash” with the Cougars. “I want to chase my dreams,” Russaw said. “I felt like I was ready. Coosa is hungry for a change and so am I.” Coaching more than just football, Russaw hopes his impact goes far beyond the football field. Every kid that goes through Coosa, will have to go through his P.E. class, so he hopes he can impact every student that he interacts with. “I am not just a football coach,” Russaw said. “I will be teaching girls and boys. I want to encourage all kids to play sports, to participate in extracurricular activities.” One day, Russaw hopes that even his three young

boys can be a part of one of his teams and be a student in his class. “I want to be their coach here one day,” Russaw said. “I want to lead them. I want them to be successful. That had a lot to do with me taking this job.” His first big act as a head coach will be a parents meeting on Thursday, where he wants to encourage parents to get their kids to try out for football, no matter their experience. The young head coach wants to field a team of around 45 kids, up from around 15 last season. “Why not?,” Russaw said. “If you are interested in playing football, come on out.” Russaw and the Cougars face a fast turnaround, as the football season starts in less than a month. He knows the road will be long and the odds are stacked against him. But Russaw believes in himself, his community and most importantly his students. “At the end of the day, it is not about me,” Russaw said. “It is all about the kids. It is about mentoring them and grooming them and having them ready for real life. Central Coosa is about to change.” Central Coosa’s first football game is August 19, at home against Verbena.

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ated the Chileans, winning 92-14. Clayton posted a similar statline, playing almost 10 minutes with four points and two assists. In game three against Argentina, again Team USA dominated, winning 73-33. With 6:31 of playing time, Clayton did not record a stat. Clayton’s final appearance of the tournament came in a 68-30 victory over Brazil. In a bit over seven minutes played, Clayton grabbed two boards and dished out an assist. Team USA’s next big test is in the World Championships in November. The tournament runs from November 16-27 and is hosted this year in Dubai.

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Abby Farrell both joined the team in 2022 as first timers. Team USA’s bracket consisted of Argentina, Mexico and Chile, all teams the United States beat handily. In the opener against Mexico, Team USA won 83-27. Clayton played for 8:55 and scored four points, with one board and three assists. Against Chile in game two, Team USA obliter-

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of Hard Count Athletics, along with former Dadeville football players. The coaches ranged from high school coaches, all the way to the ninth pick in the 1994 NFL Draft Antonio Langham. The stations included quarterback drills, flag football

games, and tackling and agility training. The camp ended with a 1-on-1 competition between the best competitors from each individual group. The six groups were split up by size and age, and the best consensus athlete from each group was given an MVP award of a personalized Hard Count Athletics football and a signature from Jennings.

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FARMERS MARKETPLACE - Pennington Park’s 2022 Farmers Marketplace dates are now on the calendar. The Markets are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. in Dadeville’s Pennington Park, 121 N. Spring Street. The Marketplace is a producers-only market that provides high quality home-grown produce/homemade goods to the. Live music, when available, is scheduled on the pavilion during each market afternoon. Vendors interested in participating should email klpfitzner@gmail.com or call 334233-9851 to request an application. Booth spaces are free. Return the application and attach a copy of your Growers Permit and/or Cottage Food License as applicable. Once received, you will be sent a copy of the Market’s rules/instructions and your participation confirmed.

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All throughout the camp, Jennings was hands on and laughing with the kids. His 6-3 frame towered well over the many miniature campers, but he blended in all the same, offering guidance, advice and plenty of photo opportunities. Jennings said that he enjoyed the process of giving back and hosting the camp that he wants to make the camp a yearly event.

BACKPACK BUDDIES FUNDRAISER - Visit 31 Main Street, Alexander City, and purchase new, vintage and antique items to support this community program that feeds school children and youth on the weekends when school lunches and breakfasts are not available. The sale will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 29 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 30. All proceeds will provide food for children and youth who have been identified by their teachers as being food insufficient. Email Jamie Dark at jamiewdark@yahoo.com for more information.

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SCHOOL SUPPLIES – The GAP Fellowship Church will be giving away school supplies while supplies last at 721 Robinson Court, Alexander City, Saturday, July 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Supplies will include: backpacks, face masks, hand sanitizer, various school supplies and gift certificates. For more information, call 256-409-1992 or 256-537-5795.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church will have vacation bible school from Sunday, July 31 to Tuesday, August 2. The programs are between 5:30 and 8 p.m. each day. The theme is “creation.” There will be food, music, fellowship and fun. Pastor Gerald Carnes invites anyone to come. For more information, call 256329-2496.

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APPOINTMENT. To make an appointment please call 256-234-0347 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. COMMUNITY CLEANUP - Clean Community Partnership in Dadeville will host first Saturday cleanups every month at 8:30 a.m. Meet at Dadeville City Hall to sign in and receive trash picking supplies and routes. There will be a trash bag drop-off on site and sanitized pickers. For more information, contact Dianna Porter at 256-750-0075. ARTISTS GATHERING: The Lake Martin Creativity Group continues to meet at 1 p.m. every Monday at the StillWaters Residential Building.The purpose of the group is to explore all mediums of creativity. Anyone in the Lake Martin area who is interested in arts and crafts is welcome to be a part of the group.

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