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Thunderstorms thump area again New Site area hardest hit in second day of weather woes By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
For the second straight day, thunderstorms that brought heavy winds and lighting have left damage scattered across the area. New Site was apparently the hardest hit area as a line of storms that rolled through the area just after 4 p.m. caused several
downed trees, at least three residences damaged and the roof of East Building Supplies blown off. Tallapoosa County Commissioner and New Site Public Safety Director John McKelvey said that reports have the damage occurring over a 30-minute period just after 4 p.m. Like the storms that caused dam-
Winds from Wednesday afternoon’s storm rolled back the roof on East Building Supply in New Site. The storm brought trees in the area and caused power outages.
age in and around Wind Creek State Park Tuesday, there was little notice and no warnings were issued by the National Weather Service. Only weather advisory was issued for the area. “From what they are telling me it blew in pretty quickly and in addition to the lightning, the See STORM, Page 5
Schools seek bids for a new BRHS vocational building By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer
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FAITH NIGHT Christian sound featured tonight By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
Since its inception, Sun Festival has strived to offer a little something for everyone. Already this week the music has included oldies, country and Wednesday’s Motown sounds. Christian music is on the schedule as Faith Night offers two concerts to choose from. Randy Anderson of Radney Funeral Home has brought wellknown Gospel artists to Alexander City in an effort to give back to the community. Celebrate the Son at Sun Festival will feature three-time Grammy Award Nominated and threetime GMA Dove Award winning Southern Gospel Group, Karen Peck and New River. The concert is set for the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium and admission is a non-perishable food item that will be donated to a local food bank. The concert is set to begin at 7 p.m. Karen Peck and New River have appeared at The Grand Ole Opry, The Gaither Homecoming concerts, Opryland Theme Park, Dollywood and Six Flags Over Georgia. At 8 p.m at Strand Park, the allnew Praise in the Park will feature the award–winning sound of “Rush of Fools,” The band was s 2008 Dove Award nominee for New Artist of the Year, Song of the Year – “Undo,” Pop/ Contemporary Song of the Year for “Undo” and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Chamber President and CEO Ann Rye thanked all the people who See FESTIVAL, Page 9
Hot dogs are about as American as it gets and Wednesday Sun Festival featured the weiner eating contest called Doggin’ It at the Lake at Creek State Park. Top, Cali Ragsdale, left, and Highland Guinn look at Rush Guinn as they take part in the junior division of the hotdog eating contest. Above Ernie Lest of Alexander City eats a hotdog. Lester placed second eating five hotdogs in three minutes. Below children take part in Story Time at the Library. In addition to Christian concerts tonight, scheduled for today are the pie baking contest sponsored by Russell Medical Center and much more. See page 9 inside for more pictures and news.
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In an extremely rare occurrence, a bid put out by the Alexander City Board of Education for a Torchmate computer numeric controlled plasma cutter received identical low bids, requiring that the board decide the winner of the bid by a coin toss. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my 30 years of education,” said Darrell Cooper, superintendent of Alexander City Schools. Board president Kelly Waldrop flipped a nickel to make the decision. The flip was witnessed by Diane Naler, a local certified public accountant. The winner of the flip and the bid was Lincoln Electric. In addition to the odd bid acceptance, the Board heard from Keith Lashley, director of auxiliary services, on the system’s compliance with the Child Internet Protection See BIDS, Page 5
Council work session set tonight on public works reorganization By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
meeting and get something decided,” Councilman Jim Spann said at Monday’s regular council meeting. “We need to get this whole issue behind us.” In previous discussions, Public Works Director and City Engineer Gerard Brewer said the increases would actually save the city money and make the department more efficient. Through retirements and consolidation of duties, some employees would see increases, but the number of supervisors and actual employees would See COUNCIL, Page 5
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DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 50s, disabled and live with my elderly mother. Between the ages of 8 and 11 I was sexually abused by my adoptive father. My mother finally caught him in the act, but the next day they acted like nothing had happened. He never did it again, and it was never spoken about, ever. I have read about women who caught their husbands abusing their children and kicked them out, pressed charges, etc. It makes me think I didn’t matter enough for her to do that. I confronted her about it a few years ago. Her response was that it would have been in all the papers (my parents were prominent local musicians in our town), and there was no way she could have raised two kids on her own. I still have a deep ache in my soul that tells me that I don’t matter as much as other human beings. I resist going to therapy because I live with her and I know she will quiz
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You and your mom are both adults. You should be able to have a frank discussion without her intimidating you with her anger. If anyone has a right to be angry, it is you. And she should clearly understand how her inaction affected you for all these years, and possibly your sibling, as well. DEAR ABBY: I never used to be a supporter of samesex marriage. During the 2008 presidential elections, I posted my opinions about it on social media. Since then, I have changed my mind. The most significant reason is that I worked closely with a gay woman for four years. After I got to know her, her wife and two children, I realized they are the same as any other happy family. I feel I may have offended some friends when I posted those views -- specifically, my best friend from childhood, who has come out as gay. I’d like to send her a message
letting her know my opinion has changed and that I support her. Do you think I should reach out to her, or leave the past in the past? And if I do, what should I say? -- ADDING MY VOICE FOR EQUALITY DEAR ADDING: By all means reach out. I congratulate you for becoming more aware of and compassionate about LGBT issues in the last few years. Tell your friend about your change of heart since those posts were written, that you hope her life is happy and fulfilling, and offer an apology if you caused her any hurt. If you would like to explain why your feelings changed, do that, too. I’m sure she will be interested, and glad to know. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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It only took Kurt Middleton and Miranda Kelley about 20 minutes to track town Wednesday’s Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt medallion. It was located near the Old Russell Sales Office. Miranda said the round and around gave her the best clue. She knew the roundabout downtown was busy, but the one leading to the office wasn’t.
Today’s clue: Cradled in the seas Four eyes go a walking But the third one does the talking Believing, extremity Not too high, not too low.
Lynn and Taylor McVey were the winners in Tuesday’s Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt. They located the medallion at about 10 a.m. behind the office of Dr. Tom Barrett on Madison Street downtown. The medallion was hidden near an orange traffic cone. The two win $200 for their hunting ability and are eligible for the $1,000 drawing.
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Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting G-Force Vacation Bible School July 26-29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 2 and half to 12 year olds. The church is located at 3997 Hillabee Road, Highway 22.
July 24 GOSPEL SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting Brian Free and Assurance July 24 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. A VERY RICH WOMAN: Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will present a comedy in three acts at the CACC HEA Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at A Second Act, Wine Emporium, the MainStreet office, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Karen Jennings’ office at 124 Calhoun Street. Tickets also are available at www.brownpapertickets.com (search for A Very Rich Woman) and from ACT II board members and play cast members.
July 25 GOSPEL ANNIVERSARY: The Taylor Family Gospel Singers will be celebrating 22 years Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill. BETTS REUNION: The Betts Family Reunion will be July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. BENEFIT: Lyndell Maxwell is hosting a benefit for Rev. Lawrence Maxwell July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at Passion Church on Highway 63. FUN N’ SUN: Trinity United Methodist Church, next to Russell Medical Center is hosting a Fun n’ Sun event for children entering the sixth grade and younger. A water slide, water games , face painting, crafts and free hot dogs for kids. Wear a swim suit, bring a towel and join the fun. Rain date August 1. YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION: Horseshoe Bend Youth Football/Cheer Registration will be at the New Site Recreation Park. The registration fee is $75.00 per child. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and your child to be fitted for uniform. BACK TO SCHOOL JAMBOREE: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Back to School Jamboree July 25 at 2 p.m. Dr. Larry DiCiara will speak and school supplies will be given out. MAHAN-YATES-JARVIS FAMILY REUNION: The annual Mahan-YatesJarvis Family Reunion will be held at the Rocky Creek Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on July 25, 2015 beginning at 11 a.m. Lunch at 12 noon or shortly after. Bring your favorite covered dishes and yourself for a day of fellowship at Rocky Creek Baptist Church. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Goody’s of Alexander City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
July 26 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rock Springs Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will celebrate Homecoming July 26 starting at 10 a.m. Rev. Jamey Williams will bring the message and dinner will be at noon followed by some good gospel singing by the Fellowship Quartet. Everyone is encouraged to come and help us celebrate. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 126th Anniversary Sunday, July 26, at 3 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the pastor. Guest speaker will be Rev. Richard Taylor of New Style Missionary Baptist Church of Nixburg. A VERY RICH WOMAN: Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will present a comedy in three acts at the CACC HEA Auditorium at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at A Second Act, Wine Emporium, the MainStreet office, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Karen Jennings’ office at 124 Calhoun Street. Tickets also are available at www.brownpapertickets.com
(search for A Very Rich Woman) and from ACT II board members and play cast members. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Winn Dixie of Alexander City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 26 COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM: Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church will host a Community Outreach Program, Sunday, July 26, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. Reach One, Teach One at the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, Sermon: Elder Tyrone Traylor, 2:00 pm Guest Minister and Church, Rev. Autry Powell, Pastor, Elam #2 Baptist Church, Kellyton, AL. Guest servants of the community, Rev. Stanford Benson, Pastor of First Baptist, Rockford, Mrs. Sharon A. Haynes, Coordinator Coosa County Extension Services, Mr. Unzell Kelley, Coosa County Commissioner.
July 26-29 REVIVAL SERVICES: Kellyton Baptist Church will be hosting revival services July 26-29 with different speakers at each service. Sunday morning service will be at 11 a.m. and Sunday thru Wednesday night services at 6 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting G-Force Vacation Bible School July 26-29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 2 and half to 12 year olds. The church is located at 3997 Hillabee Road, Highway 22.
July 27 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, July 27, 2015 at 6:30 at Victory Baptist Church (Highway 280). Representatives from TallaCoosa Aid to People will present information about the ways in which this organization helps people in need. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Bill Middlebrooks, Secretary (256-234-3371).
July 28, 29, 30 REVIVAL SERVICES: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church on County Road 22 in Waverly is hosting Revival Services July 28-30 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guests speakers are Rev. Darrell Jordan on July 28, Rev. Jerry Dowdell on July 29 and Rev. Jimmy Thomas on July 30.
July 30 - August 21 SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting Smoke on the Mountain July 30,31, August 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.
July 31 RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Lake Martin Home Health “Get Spotted & Win” Relay for Life Event will hold a special event on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 854 Airport Drive in Alexander City. LMHH and Kowaliga Country 97.5 have teamed up with “Relay for Life” to help fight cancer. Firetruck BBQ will be on site from 11-6. Kowaliga Country will be there live to announce the winners – grand prize of $5,000, second $2,000 and third a Yeti cooler. The grand prize ticket will be selected by Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson. For more information contact Jaime Billups by email at jbillups@lakemartinhospital. com or call 256-397-1440.
August 1 CLASS REUNION: Attention BRHS Class of 1980: We have set Aug. 1 as
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August 2 CHURCH HOMECOMING: The Old Providence Baptist Church is hosting an all day singing and homecoming. Redemption Quartet from Ashland is the featured quartet. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church of Tallassee will celebrate 135 years of ministry August 2. A homecoming program is being prepared to commemorate this joyous occasion. Members, former members, family, and friends are cordially invited to attend. The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. and the guest speaker for the occasion will be Ms. Tracie Shealey. Ms. Shealey, a professional educator of 17 years, is the daughter of Ms. Jeanetta Shealey of Tallassee. She is a graduate of Reeltown High School and a former member of the Wall Street AME Zion Church. Rev. Tandra Jones is the pastor.
August 8-9 SECOND SATURDAY SIGNING: The Joymasters will be hosting a Second Saturday Singing August 8 at 6 p.m. and August 9 at 10 a.m. at the Family Worship Center in Alex City at 1676 Sewell St. The pastor is Tony Harris. Everyone is welcome.
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August 9 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting a homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m. Rev. Rodney Looney of Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Sylacauga will be the guest speaker.
August 12-14 REVIVAL SERVICES: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 12-14 at 7 p.m. nightly. Minister Maurice Wright is the guest speaker.
August 15 SUMMER BAZAAR: Vendor spaces are available for the Aug. 15 Annual Summer Bazaar at the Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., to be held in the back of the Karen Channel State Farm Building. For vendors selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the back of the building. There will be some flea market spaces available outside and along the parking lot perimeter. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256-234-0347 by July 13.
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t’s no secret that many of the public buildings that serve our county are getting a little long in the tooth. The courthouse was built in 1960, long before any of today’s technological needs were on the drawing board. In city halls and other agency offices, business is often done in facilities that were not designed for the purpose they now serve. When it comes to the Tallapoosa County offices of the Department of Human Services at 353 N. Broadnax Street in Dadeville, that situation is especially apparent. The building houses twice the number of people it was designed for and the offices are tiny and cramped, making it nearly impossible for the work they do to be conducted with the privacy it deserves. None of that is breaking news. Monday, Alabama DHR Commissioner for Administrative Services Joel Marsh made a plea to the Tallapoosa County Board of Commissioners for a new DHR building. “The current building is just not meeting our needs anymore,” Marsh said. “It’s simply too small and without some extensive renovations, we don’t think it could be something that we could continue to use long-term.” Instead of just standing there with his hand out, Marsh offered a solution that makes sense. Marsh said that all the commissioners would have to do is supply a site and establish an authority to manage the property. He said the agency would actually pay for the building with its monthly lease payment. It’s a win-win. The agency gets a new facility, the county is not saddled with debt and the people of the county get a facility that better serves their needs. We urge the commissioners to move quickly to make this happen. It makes too much sense not to do this. One other suggestion: While working to find a site, why not secure enough property for future centralized expansion for social services agencies? It’s always better to think ahead than be left behind.
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onald Trump, a heroic man who dodged serving in the Vietnam War on five deferments attributed to “bone spurs,” questioned Sen. John McCain’s status as a war hero. The two men then had a battle of egos, publicly calling each other names. It is sad. Usually white male Republicans argue this much only at a meeting of a gated community’s HOA over fines for bringing glass containers to the pool. Donald Trump has extensive experience in ’Nam. He was there in 1989 to set up a sweatshop to make his flowered ties for Macy’s. A lot of good men were lost – due to terrible working conditions – but Trump soldiered on. Macy’s recently discontinued carrying Trump’s fashion line, and now men emulating his fashion sense will have to hunt or trap their own hairpieces. Before the McCain mess, Trump’s life was threatened by drug kingpin “El Chapo,” who’s on the lam after escaping from a Mexican prison. He got out of prison through a $5 million tunnel or, as Democrats call it: A Pathway to Citizenship. Like Bernie Sanders, Trump remains a disruptive sideshow in the presidential campaign run-up. What both candidates have tapped into is the resentment of American voters, who seem to be willing to give them both men some leeway to disrupt the political elite. Trump also has addressed the tough issues that politicians like to dodge. The Donald’s problem is that he has his own businesses and is surrounded by sycophants telling him all day long that everything he does is great: “Yes, Mr. Trump, your
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hair looks great that way. I have never seen a more natural hue of orange hair since Pete Rose rocked that color in the 80s.” When he leaves the goldplated cocoon of Trump Tower, the reality of the political world besieges him. It’s a world where words have consequences, and the leftist media is lying in wait to interpret any nutty thing he says as indicative of the Republican Party as a whole. Trump’s thoughts, of course, are not. He is becoming the Todd Akin of this election. Democrats like to scour 315 million Americans to find one Republican with odd views. Then they amplify those beliefs as if they are the views of the entire GOP. This wellworn path of the “drive-by” media serves the Democrats well. Trump is their “useful idiot.” Keep in mind, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., years ago said much the same thing Trump did about McCain. So far, Trump feels he has sewn up the Hispanic vote with his Mexicans-are-rapists comments. Now he has done the same thing with the military veteran vote by disparaging McCain’s war hero status. He goes to Ames, Iowa, and belittles religion. Everyone knows you go to Iowa and profess to love two things: Jesus and ethanol. To be fair to Trump, it’s hard to believe in God when you think you are God. Logically, Trump polls well with women. He has what women look for in a man his
age: billions of dollars and a stress-induced red face that might indicate an impending heart attack. He is also polling well in my home state of Tennessee. We have long been partial to a man in a coonskin cap. Trump did come out against gay marriage, which makes sense. Any man with hair like that has not spent much time around male hairdressers. Trump believes marriage is between one rich man and his considerably younger wife of foreign origin, whom he rotates every eight years. The flap over McCain comes after The Donald lost his Miss Universe pageant distribution deal with broadcasters for insensitive remarks about illegal immigration. He really doesn’t differ much from McCain with his pageant competition – McCain used much the same process to pick his running mate in 2008. Trump is mucking up issues that other GOP contenders have to address. This could be the first circus act in history where the elephants have to clean up after the clowns. The man is disliked by 57 percent of his party. He has donated more money to Democrats than to Republicans. Trump is only about Trump, and will likely bow out at some point, since he will not win the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. But he might run as an Independent and be as disruptive as Ross Perot was in 1992. That would be just like Trump: leaving the Grand Old Party for a younger one. Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist columnist, author, and TV and radio commentator. He can be contacted at Ron@RonaldHart.com or www.RonaldHart.com.
John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.
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wo weeks ago, I stayed at the Golden Cherry motel in Opelika. Two nights this week, I stayed at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. At the moment, life is golden. I’ve been to Vegas several times over the past few years and have always stayed on the strip. I only ventured over to Old Vegas a time or two for quick visits. The Golden Nugget is not located on the strip and is my kind of place. It’s more laid back and not as crowded. The crowds are a bit older, too. While waiting in line at the buffet, I felt as if I was standing in line at an open casting call for a remake of Cocoon. I suppose I was auditioning for Steve Guttenberg’s character. Most of the old men wore long white socks with their tennis shoes. I’ve been known to do that. I’ve always thought I was born about 50 years too late. The ladies were precious. In fact, they were golden. I’m fairly certain they were all named either Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, or Sophia. Thank you for being a friend. I met many interesting people on this trip. While wearing an Auburn shirt, I passed a Texas A&M Aggie fan who said “War
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Eagle!” I promptly replied with “Gig ‘em!” Please, don’t tell anyone. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Another gentleman told me he was a retired dealer. I was thinking he meant a drug dealer. I appreciated his honesty. It turns out that he was a retired card dealer who specialized in high stakes Baccarat at Caesar’s Palace. He shared many intriguing stories of his encounters with folks ranging from Frank Sinatra to Charles Barkley. War Eagle! I’m not a gambler. I usually spend $20 or so on slots just for fun, but this trip was all business. I performed with my pals The GIs of Comedy for a military group called the Non-Commissioned Officer Association, better known as NCOA. The NCOA was established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for noncommissioned and petty officers in all branches of the Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserves.
The headliner for the event was legendary comedian Louie Anderson. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest comedians of all time. He was one of Johnny Carson’s favorites and has been a headliner in Vegas for decades. To make things even better, Louie was one heck of a nice guy. Speaking of golden, we had the honor of being on stage with him as the NCOA presented a check for $30,000 to Snowball Express, a charity for children of fallen heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice since 9/11. I’ve done a lot of work with the GIs over the years. We performed at 12 military installations all over the U.S. back in 2012. In 2013, we performed for the George H. W. Bush Library in Texas. Last year, we went overseas to perform for troops in some fairly dangerous and hostile places. Speaking of dangerous and hostile, in August, I have a show with them in Tuscaloosa. Being an Auburn man, that terrifies me. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com.
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Storm winds were really bad,” McKelvey said. “I haven’t gotten any numbers of how strong the winds were, but judging from the damage they are seeing, hey packed a punch.” Driving from Alexander City, trees were down all along Highway 22 and the damage was worse approaching New Site. At East’s, the metal roof was peeled back with several feet of the interior exposed to the elements. As of 8 p.m., crews from the county, the Alabama Department of Transportation, town workers and residents could be seen working to remove debris. While the cause is still under investigation, it is suspected that the storm may be responsible for a bridge fire in the county. A wooden bridge on Old Dutch Road was apparently struck by lightning and began to burn as a part of the same storm. Officials say that the reports came in shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday night crews worked until well past midnight clearing trees
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be reduced. The raises and reorganization were part of a group of raises that were approved by Mayor Charles Shaw, but were not approved by council, as is required according to City Attorney Larkin Radney. As a result, the council rejected salary increases for Shaw’s executive sec+
retary, a raise for the human resources director and pay hikes for nine employees at the Adams Water Treatment Plant. Twice now, the council has put off taking action on the increases in the public works department. While no action was taken, the raises have remained in place for the employees involved.
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When the roof was rolled back by winds, it exposed the interior of East Building Supply to the rain.
and debris from roads and other areas after a similar storm. Officials said that crews worked until almost daylight to get all the power back on that was caused by lines that were taken down by falling trees and limbs. Officials are still investigating to see if a structure fire on
Campground Road may have been related to the lightning spawned by the storm “It’s been a wild couple of days,” McKelvey said. “That’s the way it is with these storms, they come from no where and are gone in a heartbeat. It’s amazing what they can do though.”
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one teacher at Jim Pearson and two bus drivers. The board also approved two volunteer coaches at Alexander City Middle School. Immediately after the board meeting, the board met in a work session with representatives of Lathan Associates Architects and heard about its progress toward the formulation of a 30-year comprehensive plan for the system. Most of the discussion centered on work done on assessment of the system’s existing facilities. The new board meeting is a special called board meeting for Aug. 5 at 7 a.m. to allow for action on personnel or other items that need board action before the start of school. The next regularly called board meeting is set for Aug. 18 at 5 p.m.
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Steve Flowers releases memoir of Alabama politics, ‘Of Goats and Governors’ Staff Report The Record
Few states have as fascinating a political history as Alabama, especially in the postWorld War II era. Moving onto and off the state’s electoral stage during this time period of remarkable transformation have been some of the most interesting figures in 20th-century American government and politics. Now, the backstage intrigue of Alabama politics receives a lively treatment in Of Goats and Governors, the highspirited new memoir by former Alabama Representative Steve Flowers.
Steve Flowers is Alabama’s most watched and read political columnist and commentator. His column on Alabama politics appears weekly in 66 Alabama newspapers. In addition to his famous column, he serves as the political analyst for the University of Alabama radio and television network. His weekly radio commentary for the University is listened to statewide on Alabama Public Radio. He is also the political analyst for WAKA/the Alabama news network in Montgomery. Steve has been an up close observer and
participant in Alabama politics for more than 50 years. He is considered the utmost authority on Alabama politics. Steve served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1982-1998. During his 16 year tenure he recorded a perfect attendance record. His House colleagues honored him as Outstanding Freshman member in 1982, Most Ethical member in 1988, and Most Outstanding member in 1992. “Steve Flowers’ ability to dive deep into Alabama’s colorful political history makes Of Goats and Governors a must read.” -
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby “Of Goats & Governor offers a peephole through which readers can look back at three exuberant generations of Alabama politics.” – Dr. Edwin Bridges, Director Emeritus, Alabama Department of Archives and History There could be no better guide to this colorful history than Steve Flowers. Former Alabama Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor Bill Baxley says, “Steve Flowers has become our state’s leading political columnist and commentator. Of Goats and Governors is delightful.”
Area political leaders talk special session, budget Pundit Flowers, Sen. Brewbaker discuss Capital Hill events By Griffin Pritchard The Tallassee Tribune
With the clock ticking, Gov. Robert Bentley ordered a special session July 14. The state’s Republicanled legislature gathered and then immediately called a recess. “By doing that, they have made the governor pretty much irrelevant in the process,” former legislator and current political pundit, Steve Flowers said Monday morning in a conversation with The Tribune. “It tells me the Legislature has gotten independent.” The special session was called after the original session ended with budget questions unanswered and the state facing a major economic shortfall. “I think moving the call up made an agreement hard to reach,” Sen. Dick Brewbaker said Monday afternoon. “We are coming back with only six calendar days left. Anybody that’s bound and determined to filibuster can kill the session. I’m sure, God willing, we’ll come up with
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something to vote for, it’s just that solution has eluded so far.” Originally, Bentley laid out a tax plan looking to add $541 million to the state’s empty coffers. In new proposals, he is seeking tax revenue just Steve Flowers over $310 million. “If (the legislature) passes anything Bentley has asked for, it would be by accident,” Flowers said. “There are three factions within the Senate. If you take out the Democrats, the Republicans are divided eight, eight and eight. They are dividing into philosophical groups and it may be indicative of the climate within the state. But, they have left the governor out of the mix. Right now, his only action during this whole process was calling (the special section).” Brewbaker’s opinion differs. “The (political climate) is the same as it always was,” Brewbaker
said. “You have the legislators trying to represent their constituents the best they can. Somebody is going to have to pay the tax and whomever they are is not going to like it. If we can’t get this settled in six days, then I see the governor calling another special session. There’s nothing else we can do.” According to Brewbaker, options are around: “transferring part of the tax to the General Fund, that will probably happen and a lot of people are talking about a raise in the cigarette tax. Those are the two things that have gotten the most action so far.” And then there is the elephant in the room – the gambling issue. “Part of the problem we’ve got is gaming and other similar issues muddying the water,” Brewbaker said. “It’s not going to help us in the short run. We don’t need short-run money. We are all going to meet again this week and we are trying to find an agreement. Hopefully we will.”
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Sun Festival Event Schedule
City Pool 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Red Cross Blood Drive Association of Realtors 12-4 p.m. On the Pontoon - Lake Martin 6-8:30 p.m. Darlin’ Let’s Eat Out Participating Restaurants 7 p.m. Band Battle - Strand Park 7-9 p.m. ACT II presents A Very Rich Woman - CACC Auditorium
THURSDAY, JULY 23 6:05 a.m. Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fun in the Sun, Airport Pavilion 9 a.m. Pie-baking Contest - Strand Park 1-3 p.m. Get Your Art On - TBD 2 p.m. Star Shine Face Painting - Mamie’s Place 2:30-4 p.m. Build Your Own Sundae Carlisle’s Drugs 3:30 p.m. Nancy Anderson Speaks on Zelda Fitzgerald - Adelia M. Russell Library 6 p.m. Sunset Hike at Smith Mountain Smith Mountain Park 7 p.m. Celebrate the “Son” Concert BRHS Auditorium 8-10 p.m. Praise in the Park - Strand Park
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MainStreet Farmers Market Broad Street Plaza 8-10:30 a.m. Get Up, Get Going - Strand Park 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Motorcycle Sun Festival Ride & Show - Chamber of Commerce 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun Festival Car Show - Chamber of Commerce 9-11 a.m. “Getting on the Path” Cook-off Broad Street Plaza 9 a.m.-noon “Getting on the Path” Wellness Fair - United Way Building 12-4 p.m. On the Pontoon - Lake Martin 12-6 p.m. Summer Tailgate & BBQ Cook-off 1-5 p.m. Cornhole Tournament - Sportplex 7 p.m. David Nail Concert & Fireworks Show - Charles E. Bailey Sportplex
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Briefs Annual BRHS golf tourney set for July 31 at Lakewinds The Benjamin Russell High School boys and girls golf teams are calling on the community to come enjoy an afternoon of golf while supporting them through the upcoming season in the process. The 7th Annual BRHS Golf Tournament will be held July 31 at Lakewinds Golf Course with registration starting at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon and shotgun start at 1:15 p.m. Entry fee is $400 per team of four and must be received before the tournament. The entry fee includes three mulligans, a throw and a power drive per player. Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the tournament for the top three low gross teams, the top three low net teams, closest to the pin on Par 3’s and longest drive. There are also hole sponsorships available for local businesses for $50. The tournament fundraiser helps fund the boys and girls golf teams at Benjamin Russell, covering travel expenses and meals, material such as team shirts and bags for the upcoming season. For more information on the tournament and registration, contact Wes Tate at 256-750-0953.
Horseshoe Bend football/ cheer registration to be held in New Site July 25 Horseshoe Bend Youth Football/Cheer Registration will be at the New Site Recreation Park on July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. The registration fee is $75 per child. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and your child to be fitted for uniform.
Boys and Girls Club summer programs still ongoing Summer Programs for the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area summer program will take place from June 8 until July 31. The teen center will also be open. For more information please call the administrative office at 256-234-4757.
North beats South in girls soccer All-Star game MONTGOMERY – West Morgan’s Brianna Thorne and Oak Mountain’s Alexandra Dunn each scored two goals to lead the North team to a 5-2 win on Tuesday in the AHSAA AllStar Sports Week girls’ soccer game at Emory Folmar Soccer Complex. Dunn was named MVP for the North, scoring a goal in each half. Huntsville’s Whitney Batt scored the first goal of the game for the North. The North now has a 12-2-1 record against the South.
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NEW SEASON APPROACHES Wildcats ready for 2015 with less than two weeks before first practice By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
With the start of practices only a couple of short weeks away, the Benjamin Russell High School Wildcats are set to return to the field. Along with their strength and conditioning program, the Wildcats have been using the summer to install their offense and defense for the new season. The Wildcats also attended a 7-on-7 camp last month at Samford University in Birmingham. “We did one 7-on-7 camp at Samford (University). We were going to do another one, but I decided we were better off to stay and work on ourselves,” said BRHS Coach Danny Horn. “Overall, the summer’s been going well. We’ve got some that have got to make up some workouts, which isn’t unusual.” Horn said mostly 7-on-7 helps players on both sides of the ball adjust to coverages, and are particularly valuable in helping quarterbacks and receivers work on their timing routes. He said BRHS quarterback Tyre Gray has shown good progress as a passer going into his second season as the Wildcats’ starter under center. “I think we’re going to be able to throw the ball a little bit better this year. Tyre has had an extra year of experience and we’ve got some receivers, I think, who can do a good job,” Horn said. “The 7-on-7 basically helps you get your timing down and helps the quarterback with his reads. Of course, it’s easy to sit back there and pass when you’ve got four seconds where nobody’s rushing you. But the kids played well in the one we went to.” With first practices set to begin on Aug. 3, Horn is one of many coaches in Montgomery this week for the Alabama High School Athletic Association rules meeting. With new practice rules going into effect this fall limiting the amount of time teams can have full-speed contact practices, Horn – like Horseshoe Bend head coach Jason Franklin – is looking to find out the AHSAA’s definition of full contact. But like Dadeville Coach Richard White, Horn believes the new rules will not have much effect on his team, as they already limit the amount of contact in practices once the season actually begins.
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Benjamin Russell quarterback Tyre Gray drops back to pass during this year’s spring game against Muscle Shoals at Jacksonville State University.
“I really don’t know what the definition is for full contact. I hope to get a clearer picture of that soon – I’m in Montgomery right now for the rules meeting,” Horn said. “I don’t really think it’s going to affect us a whole lot because once the season starts we’re live, but we don’t take anyone down to the ground. So, I don’t think it will affect us much, but I’ve also got to wait and see what that
definition of full contact is and go from there.” Horn added that the routine for the first week of practice has not changed much from previous years, and that BRHS already has most of its system already in place going into the season. “Really, it’s not going to be a whole lot different from what we’ve been doing. The first three days, you’ve got to
go in helmet and shorts,” Horn said. “Then on Thursday we’ll put on full gear and continue that on Friday. After that, we’ve got two weeks until our first game. We’ve already got most everything in from this summer. There are a few plays that we’ve got to execute a little bit better on that, but we’ve got all of our special teams in. I feel pretty good with where we’re at.”
High expectations, lots of questions for 2015 Auburn team
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t’s easy to understand why the Associated Press predicted Auburn to advance to this season’s college football playoff. The passing combination of Jeremy Johnson to Duke Williams is expected to be lethal, the running game of Roc Thomas and Jovon Robinson behind what figures to be a downright nasty offensive line is expected to pile up big yardage, and bringing in Will Muschamp to coordinate the defense is expected to at least improve this unit from bad to mediocre. The word ‘expected’ is cited three times in the paragraph above. High expectations are good. They certainly beat the alternative. Just ask Vanderbilt. The issue, however, are the question marks that surround these high expectations. These same question marks are why
JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist
ESPN’s recent computer projections (for what that’s worth) gave the Tigers just a 3 percent chance of winning the SEC even though the common media picked Auburn to win the league at last week’s SEC Media Days. Three percent? What’s ESPN’s computer smoking? Johnson is already heralded as a potential NFL Draft pick and has been mentioned in Heisman Trophy circles without ever directing the reins of an offense for more than a half against SEC competition. Johnson puts zip on the ball and accurately delivers
it with a tight spiral. But I haven’t seen him play against LSU, Alabama or Georgia. He should be among the SEC’s top quarterbacks this fall, but I don’t know that. Williams will probably draw lots of coverage, so Johnson needs a dependable second or third receiver to turn to. Sammie Coates is gone. Time for Ricardo Louis to step up. How will Austin Golson perform as Reese Dismukes’ replacement at center? Will guard Alex Kozan, a freshman All-American in 2013, return to top form after missing the entire 2014 season with a back injury? If so, Robinson, Thomas, Peyton Barber, and maybe even Johnson if he turns into a rushing threat, will have lanes to run through. Should Auburn dominate the line of scrimmage – and take advantage of this with running
plays – the passing game will open up and Johnson’s QB rating should skyrocket. Auburn’s defense last fall was the worst I’ve seen in the 25 years I’ve lived in Alabama. Even worse than 2012. Really. It was as if trees got rolled and the band played the fight song when opponents punted. Muschamp has been labeled as a defensive genius, and for good reason. His coordinator track record speaks for itself. How much one man’s influence can right this ship remains in question, but the Tigers do have talent on defense that can certainly head things in that direction. Linebackers Kris Frost and Cassanova McKenzie can start pretty much anywhere, though Alabama’s Reggie Ragland might have something to say about that. Defensive end Carl Lawson missed last sea-
son and his pass-rushing was sorely missed. We now have the opportunity to find out just how good he really is with a full season. Cornerback Jonathan Jones led the team with six interceptions last season. Either he was really good, or opponents liked to throw in his direction. Regardless, he’ll anchor a secondary that needs to rebound. Expectations … Will this team measure up to what the Associated Press and SEC media believe, or will ESPN’s computerized Power Index Rating prove otherwise? The potential is there, but … Joe McAdory is former Sports Editor at the Opelika-Auburn News and is Communications Editor at the Auburn University Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. He can be reached at jem0040@auburn.edu