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Council rejects raises handled improperly By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

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Councilman Jim Spann said that the votes Monday night to reject pay raises handled in error shows that the residents come first and that the city’s business has to be handled properly.

Pay raises for city employees that were not authorized by vote of the Alexander City City Council were rejected Monday night. Monday’s action means that a salary increase for Mayor Charles Shaw’s executive secretary, a raise for the human resources director and hikes to the pay of nine employees at the Adams Water Treatment Plant will be rolled back immediately, according to Council President Bob Howard. “That’s my understanding is that they will all

be stopped as of today,” Howard said. “They weren’t ratified, therefore the salaries should go back to what was originally budgeted. The resolutions acknowledged that the improper increases were found in balancing the operating budget and called the increases “unauthorized.” The resolution to approve the increases for the Adams Water Treatment plant failed, but Howard, Jim Spann and Billy Ray Wall voted for the increases, while Bobby Tapley, Sherry Ellison-Simpson and Tony Goss voted against See COUNCIL, Page 3

ALEA fears deep cuts will curtail enforcement

Number of alcohol-related incidents down from last year

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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sgt. Steve Jarrett is concerned about funding from the state for the department in the upcoming special session. “Currently, most of the highway patrol goes from call to call,” Jarrett said. “Most often for accidents. We are not able to do much enforcement when it comes to violations.” The lack of enforcement, Jarrett says, will lead to more issues on Alabama roads if the state legislature does not do something to improve funding. “Lower enforcement leads to more violations,” Jarrett said. “With more violations, we will have more accidents. With more accidents we will have more fatalities.” Jarrett explained that ALEA is already understaffed with only 400 troopers on the road across the state. “Troopers are covering several counties at a time while See BUDGET, Page 8

Local and state law enforcement say it was a relatively safe holiday weekend, with most believing the intermittent thunderstorms may have played a role in dousing some excessive Independence Day celebrations. The Alexander City Public Works Department recorded just 1.08 inches of rain from Friday afternoon until Monday morning, but the timing of the showers and the constant threat of storms kept some people off area roads and the water of Lake Martin. Alexander City Police Chief Willie G. Robinson said that while calls did flow in, most were routine in nature. “Overall it was a pretty safe weekend,” Robinson said. “We only had two DUIs, which we hate there were any, but for a holiday weekend that is pretty good. Hopefully that means people are thinking before they get behind the wheel.” Robinson said that his department issued a total of 20 citations with four total arrests over the holiday period. The arrests included two DUIs, one public intoxication charge and one disorderly conduct arrest.

Officials say numbers point to safe holiday

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Crews repair damage caused by Sunday crash Oﬀicials say a pickup truck driven by a 19-year-old struck and broke a utility pole at the Five Points intersection along Jeﬀerson Sunday, causing outages to cable, power and some phone service. Crews made a temporary fix Sunday, but were out in force Monday, replacing the pole and making permanent repairs. Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson said the accident was still under investigation, but indicated that he driver said he”looked down for a second and when he looked back up it was too late to avoid the pole.”

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Timber industry booming in state and Tallapoosa County By Gilbert Nicholson Alabama News Center

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A truck rolls out of the Resolute Chip Mill in Jacksons Gap is an indication of the increased timber activity in the county.

Contrary to popular belief that urban encroachment is depleting forests, timberland is actually increasing in Alabama. The state now has a record-high 23 million acres of timber, putting it third in the country behind Georgia and Oregon, according to a new report by the Alabama Forestry Commission. Since 2000, timber volume has grown 18 percent, and now accounts for 69 percent of the state’s total area. Tallapoosa County features 393,491 acres of timberland, according to 2014 Alabama Forestry Commission reports. To show how big the tim-

ber industry has grown in Tallapoosa County, in a period from 2001 to 2014, the Alabama Forestry Commission reports that 833,709 tons were harvested here, including 623,135 tons of pines and softwoods and 210,574 tons of hardwoods. Meanwhile, the rate of replacing harvested timber continues to outpace cutting, with every ton of timber harvested replaced by 1.55 tons of new growth. “The annualized inventory of Alabama’s forests continues to show all the benefits we derive from our vast forests – wood products, clean water, clean air, wildlife habitat and recreational See TIMBER, Page 8

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Ms. Judy Anne Tidwell 1946-2015 Funeral service for Ms. Judy Anne Tidwell, 68, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alex City Church of Christ. Bro. John David Parker, Bro. James Cullins and Bro. Chris Tidwell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Bice Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday,

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July 6, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Tidwell passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at her residence. She was born on December 24, 1946 in Alexander City, Alabama to John Irvin Melton and Laura Hazel Daniel Melton. She was an active member of the Church of Christ. She worked at the Adelia M. Russell Library for 23 years and retired as the Director.

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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Blake,” recently broke up with me -- again. He told me in the beginning that he was bi-curious, and that he wasn’t sure he was completely heterosexual. When he broke up with me the first time, we stayed friends. Everyone seemed confused that I still wanted to hang out with him. We started communicating long-distance again last summer. Blake broke it off again a few months later, stating that he is still questioning who he is. Is it wrong that we’re still friendly? Should I be angrier at Blake? -- STILL THERE FOR HIM IN ILLINOIS DEAR STILL THERE FOR HIM: I don’t see why you should be angry with Blake at all. He has been honest with you from the start that he may be bisexual or gay. I can tell you from experience that gay men make wonderful friends. However, if you are ROMANTIC about him, I must caution you against trying to change him because you won’t be able to

Mrs. Frances Louise “Nanny” Smith 1932-2015 Funeral service for Mrs. Frances Louise Edwards “Nanny” Smith, 83, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Wayne Wright and Dr. Jeff Fuller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Smith passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on June 7, 1932 in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Arthur Coleman Edwards and Ida Jewel Evans Edwards. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith She was instrumental in the development of the Alabama History room and Mamie’s Place Chidren’s Library at the Adelia M. Russell Library. She enjoyed antiquing, traveling and flower gardening. Mrs. Tidwell was also an avid reader. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren and considered them her greatest

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do it. He is who he is. DEAR ABBY: I’d like your opinion on something that is creating a rift between me and my sister. My 6-year-old daughter, “Mara,” who is very sweet and mature, is used to spending the night away from me because she has been spending weekends with her grandparents since she was little. Now she wants to have overnights with “Uncle Bob,” who is not a blood relative but a good friend who is like family. I have no concerns about this even though Bob is a bachelor who never had children. Mara loves him, he loves her, and I trust him. My sister, who is childless, feels strongly that this is not right. She thinks

loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. She loved cooking, reading and gardening. She is survived by her daughters, Hilda S. Watson (Billy), of Alexander City and Lynn Moncrief (Raymond), of Alexander City; grandchildren, Stacey LaHue, Scott Watson (Lisa), Hope Lucas (Chris), Wendy Watson, Charity Spann (David), and Kerri Kelly; great-grandchil-

DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her husband have successful careers, and I am happy for that. But now it seems that she’s ashamed of us. We gave her the best we could and she graduated from college with no debt, thanks to us. We felt it was our respon-

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dren, Brittany Watson, Dillon Lucas, Blake Lucas, Kevin LaHue, Brannon Russell, Grace Spann, Gabi Watson, Lexie Spann, Zach Watson, Torie Spann, Collin LaHue, Rob Alvarado, and Katilyn Alvarado; sister, Helen Vance of Meridian, MS; brother, Melvin Edwards (Doris), of Richland, MS and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in

death by her husband, Ross Collins Smith; parents; son, Larry Smith; sisters, Ann Withers, Mary Agent, Anita McGee; brother, J.V. Edwards and great-grandchild, Corrie Pilgrim. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Roy Lee Kenney Funeral services for Mr. Roy Lee Kenney, age 65, of Alexander City will be held Tuesday, July 7,2015 at 11 a.m. at Bass Funeral Home Chapel with The Reverend Mickey Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday, July 6, 2015 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Mr. Kenney died July 3 at Russell Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1949 in Daviston, AL to Clinton Kenney and Annie Ruth Clark. legacy. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Elizabeth Blair (Raymond), of Alexander City; sons, Jonathan Melton Tidwell of Jacksons Gap and Brandon Franklin Tidwell (Cara), of Alexander City; grandchildren, Kerri Gordon (Andrew) Adam Blair, Lauren Tidwell, Holt Tidwell, Caralina

Mr. Fred Patterson 1943-2015 Funeral service for Mr. Fred Patterson, 72, of Dadeville, will be Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Covenant Church. Rev. Ronnie Jennings will officiate. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens with Veteran’s Honors provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Patterson passed away on

Roy is survived by his son, Chris Kenney; three brothers, Lonnie Simpson, Johnny Simpson and David Simpson; four sisters, Nettie Ruth Peppers, Brenda Germany, Angela Faye Stidham, and Martha (Tommie) Pike and two grandchildren, Ashley Paul Kenney and Austin Carter Kenney. Mr. Kenney was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Pete Peppers. Bass Funeral Home and Cremations directing.

Tidwell, Damian Schulze; great-grandchildren, Anabelle Gordon and Grant Gordon; and sister, Nancy Elizabeth Moody (Wendell), of Alexander City. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Adelia M. Russell

Sunday, July 5, 2015 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1943 in Eagle Creek, Alabama to Albert Roy Patterson and Dollie Magnolia Howard Patterson. He was an active member of New Covenant Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but was most proud of his gardening. Mr. Patterson owned and operated Patterson Poultry Farms for 25 years. For the last ten years he worked as a security guard at the Tallapoosa County Courthouse. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Robbie Stephens Patterson

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them. With the 3-3 tie, the motion did not pass. The increases for the mayor’s executive secretary and the human resources director all failed. No one voted for ratification and all six council members voted against giving approval to the increases. One other thing that came out of the discussion was that pay raises are not prohibited during an employee’s probationary period, according to Howard who had met with City Attorney Larkin Radney on the issue. The increases that were give as a part of a public works restructuring survived for now. A vote on those raises was put on hold until a work session can be held to further discuss the moves. “I think that this shows it’s absolutely critical, from this day forward, that we have to know who, when, why and how much,” Spann said. “We need to have that information and take them one-by-one to make sure that not only we have the money, but that we are doing things the right way. “Our main interests have to be with the residents of this city and to do that we all, the council included, just to make absolutely certain that things are done above board and the right way.” While one city employee went to some council members and accused them of “doing us dirty” by stopping increases, Tapley said he hopes the moves are a step towards closure and open communications. “We hope we got this behind us,”

Tapley said. “We still have some cleaning up to take care of. Can’t blame anyone for making a mistake. I think obviously did what he thought was right. You can’t hold that against him, the mayor is a good mayor and a good man. We, and I mean council and the mayor, we’ve got to get together with open communications so that way things aren’t being done without folks being on the same page.” The council also approved 10 measures submitted by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce for events and action relating to the upcoming Sun Festival. While alcohol being allowed at some events in previous years caused a big stir, this year only one measure, alcohol at the tailgate portion of the finale at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex, drew an opposing vote. That vote still passed 4-2, with the remaining items passing unanimously. In other action, the council: • Approved by a 6-0 vote a bid from Meadows Heating and Air to replace two air conditioning units and do electrical work at the city’s gymnastics building. • Voted 6-0 to declare properties at 131 13th Avenue, 357 Meadow Brook, 1011 Forrest Road and 1015 Springhill Road public nuisances under the weed ordinance. • Voted 6-0 to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Foresite for professional services to renovate the Hamp Lyon Stadium. The service

is for planning of the first two phases of the project. The cost is not to exceed $13,000. • Voted 6-0 to allow the mayor to execute a grant of easement with Sabal Trail, a new gas pipeline that will run through the area. • Voted 6-0 to set a public hearing on property annexed into corporate purpose of setting initially zoning. • Voted 6-0 to hold a public hearing on 16 properties that apparently are in violation of the city’s weed abatement ordinance. • Voted 6-0 to accept a $997,619 bid from Gary Ingram Paving for construction of the North Parallel Taxiway Extension work at T. C. Russell Airport. • Voted 6-0 to award the contract for lawn care service at the Parks and Recreation Department to Archer Septic for $46,800 annually for three years. • Voted 6-0 to approve a request from Alexander City Police Department to host the 32nd Annual Night Out • Approved a request from Lisa Dark with Radney School to hold the Wildcat Dash 5K on Saturday, October 17, 2015. • Approved a request from Dollar General Store 15993, located at 10776 Highway 280 for off-premise beer and wine license • Approved a request from Alicia and Harsh Associates d/b/a Koons III located at 941 Jefferson Street for offpremise beer and wine license

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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

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he monthly PATH Trash Walks that were started on an overcast chilly Saturday morning earlier this year have been very effective in the removal of unsightly litter and trash from some of the busiest highways in the Lake Martin Community. The roads and areas that were selected for cleaning each month were chosen because of heavy traffic, which equates to more litter, and the important destination spots located along the roadsides. Destination spots such as Wind Creek Park, Dare Park, Smith Mountain Fire Tower, LakeWinds Golf Course, Willow Point, Children’s Harbor and many others were among the areas of focus. In total more than 260 man-hours have been contributed by 127 volunteers in this five-month period. This has resulted in the removal of more than 330 bags of trash and numerous automotive tires from these important highways in the

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Lake Martin Community. Several of these volunteers have participated in all five of the monthly walks. PATH Trash Walks started in February when Clean Lake Martin Community and Prosperity Again Through Health (PATH) formed a partnership with three primary goals: • Increase community involvement in roadside litter maintenance. • Build both personal and community pride by promoting and maintaining a litter free environment. • Enhance and promote individual health by encouraging participation in a regular walking routine. In addition to the immediate benefit of driving our scenic roadways without viewing the blight of trash,

we have seen groups come together with the intent of maintaining their neighborhoods year round. I personally have received numerous calls from individuals who have indicated intention to add litter removal to their already established walking routine. While these may be small wins, they offer promise for continued progress in battling a never-ending problem. We will continue to have roadside litter. Our challenge is to become more efficient and more comprehensive in its removal. We will not have a scheduled PATH Trash Walk in the months of July and August but we will resume in September. For those of you who have started making trash removal part of your daily or weekly routine, please keep it up.

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It takes me 22 minutes to complete my walk. They were still talking when I finished. There is a standing joke about seeing a ditch being dug, one or two are working while six or eight are watching. This wasn’t a joke. I saw it happening. So, is our money being spent wisely? By the way, may cost of living raise was $12 a month. Now about the sidewalk, I ask the members of the City Council to go down to the parking lot of the high school, park and walk on the disgrace of a sidewalk. When it rains, kids have to walk in the street during times of heavy traffic. With our halfcent tax in place it would not take much to fix this disgrace. I invite all parents and grandparents to go by and look at this disgrace and demand that it be corrected. I also invite The Outlook to look. Billy Waites Alexander City

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The Art Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Faux Batik workshop July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottage Gallery. The workshop will be conducted by Dottie Holdren. Each person will be able to complete their painting that day. Bonnie Luckie will mat it for you at little cost. The cost is $37.50. Due upon registration. Send registration to-Dottie Holdren at 2580 Coosa County Rd.49, Goodwater,AL 35072. Or go by the Cottage Gallery for registration and a supply list.

July 9 SUPER HERO COSTUME CONTEST: Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library is hosting a Super Hero Costume Contest July 9 at 2 p.m. Come dressed in you most original super hero costume. There will be a gift card prize for the most super adult costume and child costume (under 16). All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Contestants need to register by July 6. MOVIE IN THE YARD: Sixth Street Baptist Church will be hosting a movie in the yard July 9 at 7 p.m. and showing Home. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Snacks and candy are $1. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information call 2556-234-2408.

July 10 BLAST FROM THE PAST: Weogufka High School is hosting a Blast from the Past July 10 at 6:30 with concessions starting at 5 p.m. Come join in for a night of memories, songs, fun and plenty of laughs. Meet Johnny and June Cash, Danny Zoko and Sandy Olsson and Patsy Cline. Concessions will be sold prior to the show.

July 11 ART WORKSHOP: The Art Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Faux Batik workshop July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottage Gallery. The workshop will be conducted by Dottie Holdren. Each person will be able to complete their painting that day. Bonnie Luckie will mat it for you at little cost. The cost is $37.50. Due upon registration. Send registration to-Dottie Holdren at 2580 Coosa County Rd.49, Goodwater,AL 35072. Or go by the Cottage Gallery for registration and a supply list. BACK TO SCHOOL EXPLO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating a Back to School Explo July 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the CACC Auditorium. Special Guest will be Team Impact from Dallas, TX. Come and see an electrifying performance of power and strength. Free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 and teachers are invited. MONTHLY SINGING: The Family Worship Center will host Canann Land from Clanton July 11 at 6 p.m. The church is located at 1676 Sewell St. in Alex City. The pastor Tony Harris.

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July 12-17 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Jacksons Gap Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 12 - July 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes are available beginning at 4 years old and running through 12th grade. Friday night will be family night.

July 13 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Dr. Magical Balloons will be at Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library July 13 at 3 p.m. for the Summer Reading Program.

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, dinner at noon followed by some good gospel singing by the Fellowship Quartet. Everyone is encouraged to come and help us celebrate.

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 July 28, Rev. Jerry Dowdell July 29 and Rev. Jimmy Thomas 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.

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Natural History Education Company of the Midsouth will be at the Dadeville Public Library July 14 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program featuring a variety of animals that may seem ordinary but are underdogs.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Lake Martin Home Health â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get Spotted & Winâ&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relay for Lifeâ&#x20AC;? to help fight cancer. Firetruck BBQ will be on site from 11-6. Kowaliga Country will be there live with us 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.

July 16-18 GOSPEL WORKSHOP: New Style Baptist Church in Nixburg is hosting the RTM Fifth Annual Gospel Musical Workshop July 16-18 at 6 p.m. nightly. The guest clinicians will be Kerwin Morns of Atlanta, Minister Stacey Stroud of Goodwater and Missionary Rena Taylor of Forest, Mississippi. Registration fee is $35. For more information contact Rev. Richard Taylor at richardtaylormusic@gmail.com or 334-329-8696.

July 17-19 TBA CAMP for YOUTH: The Tallapoosa Baptist Association is hosting the TBA Camp for Youth & Kids (completed grades 3-12), July 17-19 at Camp Alamisco. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storylineâ&#x20AC;? as campers learn the theme that runs throughout the Bible. Other activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, lots of crazy games & campfire. Cost is $50 & includes everything (even snacks & t-shirt). Deadline to register is Friday, July 10. Registration forms available at www.tallapoosabaptist. org under the Resource tab or by calling 256-825-4441.

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Budget they are working,” Jarrett said. “Most often the backup for the troopers are sheriff ’s deputies that might still be several miles away.” Jarrett, who has spent his career in law enforcement, does not like the look of the proposed budget to be taken up in August. He explained how the bud-

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get has changed since 2008 and with consolidation. “In 2008, when we were the Department of Public Safety with Troopers and ABI, we had a budget of $87 million,” Jarrett said. “Since then, we have absorbed cuts. This year, we absorbed Marine Police, the ABC

Holiday Robinson said that as far as other incidents, he said the most frequent complaint was of residents complaining of fireworks use at late hours. “We did have quite a few of those where people were shooting fireworks a little too late and keeping folks awake,” Robinson said. “In those cases we sent officers out and had them knock it off and quiet down. But for the most part it was pretty orderly.” Tallapoosa County Sheriff ’s Department reports showed just one DUI over the threeday holiday weekend. That’s down from the four reported over the same period in 2014. Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said the rainy weather

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may have cut down on numbers visiting the area and played a role in decrease in incidents that law enforcement were forced to deal with. “The DUIs were down and overall it was pretty routine as far as a holiday weekend in concerned,” Abbett said. “We hope those reduced numbers equate to people having a good safe holiday weekend for the most part.” On the water, ALEA’s Marine Patrol was still compiling its final numbers from the weekend. Sgt. Steve Jarrett said that there were no major incidents reported, but indicated that the numbers as far as citations and other infractions would be available as soon as the information could be gathered.

Board, and several other small law enforcement functions like Revenue Enforcement. “The general fund budget that has been proposed wants us to operate on $39 million,” Jarrett said.

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opportunities – can be managed in a sustainable way,” said State Forester Greg Pate. “The fact more land is being put into timberland is icing on the cake.” Another myth is Alabama is overrun with pine trees. But the ratio of pines to hardwoods is about equal, with 9.9 million acres of pines and 9.8 million in hardwoods. A mixture of hardwood and softwood trees account for 3.2 million acres. Locally, pines still make up a major-

ity of the timberland with 180,358 acres planted in softwoods alone. Stats show that Tallapoosa County has 68,086 acres growing a combination pines and hardwoods and 145,046 acres are classified as strictly hardwood forests. In Tallapoosa County, 171,377 acres have trees classified as saw timber, meaning trees with growth sufficient for lumber use. A total of 144,681 acres are covered in pulpwood trees and 77,497 acres are planted in what are classified as

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Children took advantage of Snowcones in Hackneyville as Rexton Lee provided tunes. Friday fireworks at Celebrating Freedom were delayed, but still brightened the night sky.

Celebrating the 4th around the region F rom Hackneyville in the north to family gatherings at Lake Martin, the area came together to celebrate the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday Saturday. The Russell Lands boat parade, arts and crafts of Arti Gras and smoke trails from airplanes decorated the region in red, white, and blue. Despite a little wet weather the weekend finished off a bang over Lake Martin.

A total of 43 decorated boats took part in the Russell Lands Boat Parade Saturday morning. Kenny Campbell took the honor for tallest flag, with the boat captained by Thomas Chambley being second. Harry Little won the largest flag category with Judy Turner taking second. Most Creative winner was Missy Fonte, with Rodney Neil taking second. Tim Gilmore was voted Most Patriotic, with Sam and Tammy Turner taking second place in that category. Photos by Kenneth Boone and Mitch Sneed

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STATE CHAMPIONS

Alexander City 12U Girls All-Stars capture state crown in Brewton By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

A local group of girls is celebrating its second-straight year as state champions. The 12U Alexander City All-Stars softball team won the state championship this weekend in Brewton. It is the team’s second-straight state title, as the team won last year as 10U AllStars. Coach Mark Bowden said the title was well earned for the group, which rode strong hitting and good team chemistry to the title. “It was probably one of the sweetest wins we’ve ever had. It was great,” Bowden said. “They worked hard for the last month and it paid off. It was just a total team effort. The chemistry was great and everybody bought in. It was a great accomplishment. It was well worth it.” The 12U All-Stars opened the weekend with a 15-3 win over East Brewton before defeating Covington County 11-1. Alexander City then defeated Brewton 13-1 and also defeated Brewton 4-3 – Alex City’s only game to go more than four innings. Alexander City closed the tournament with a 13-3 win over East Brewton.

Tickets are still available for QB Club dinner Staff Report The Outlook

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The Alexander City 12U Girls All-Stars won their second straight state championship, going undefeated in this past weekend’s tournament in Brewton, Alabama. Pictured are, front row from left, Torie Spann, Lane McWaters, Brook Bowden, Reagan Taylor and Tiﬀany Roberts. Second row, from left, Emma Tapley, McKayla Ray, Katie Windsor, Lollie Shepard, Timira Lawson, Cara Dunham and Jerusalem Banks. Coaches are, back row from left, Lee McWaters, Johnny Nolen, Eddie Roberts, Jamie Taylor and Mark Bowden.

The Benjamin Russell High School Quarterback Club is giving the community a chance to win $4,000 while supporting the Wildcats in the process. Tickets are still available for the BRHS Quarterback Club’s annual steak dinner fundraiser tonight at the Elks Lodge starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $100, which provides a steak dinner for two and entry into a $4,000 drawdown, as funds will support the BRHS football team. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but early purchase is encouraged in order to ensure there are enough steaks available. Anyone who would like to purchase a ticket or any business that would like to donate a door prize may contact president of the QB Club Tim Rape at 256-827-9658 or Bill Hendrix at 256-749-5719.

Benjamin Russell High School Golf Fundraiser set for July 31 By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

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Benjamin Russell’s Hal Coker takes a swing during a match this past season.

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. Wes Tate, boys golf coach for Benjamin Russell High School, said proceeds for the tournament help fund both of the high school golf teams throughout the year. “The tournament fundraiser helps fund our boys and girls golf teams at Benjamin Russell,” Tate said. “It helps fund the travel expenses and meals, material such as team shirts and bags to get us through the upcoming season.” 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. Tate said there are also hole sponsorships available for local businesses. “We feed everyone at noon and then we’ll tee off at 1 p.m. We invite anyone and everyone that wants to come out,” Tate said. “Our guys and girls are out selling hole sponsorships right now for $50 apiece for local businesses. Our community has been so giving, we’re just so lucky and gracious to be in a town that supports its schools like this one does.” For more information on the tournament and registration, contact Tate at 256-750-0953.

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Benjamin Russell’s Hannah Sharpe putts during a match this past season.

My favorite silly sports headlines from the past few years

had a few options for articles this week. The US Women’s Soccer Team for example. My bet is that gets written about enough, though. One certainly could have written about how Tigers Woods will never get “it” back despite a nice finish last weekend (that never gets old). Or maybe the SEC’s strong performances in some of the more ancillary sports recently even if they didn’t bring home championship trophies. I could have even done a preview of our favorite conference’s teams for the upcoming football season. None of those sparked my full A.D.D.–addled interest, though. Then I thought to myself, “Self… It’s the silly season of sports…. So why not an article on my favorite silly sports headlines from the past few years?”

LUKE ROBINSON Sports Columnist

Brilliant. Plus, stealing headlines from other articles to make into a column I can call my own will cut my effort for said column by about 68 percent. Even more brilliant. And it’s triply brilliant because I could write this well in advance and not have to worry about it while I was in Orange Beach last week. What you will read in italics below are actual headlines from odd-ball sports stories across the country. Enjoy!.... Or don’t. It’s really up to you.

Silly Story No. 1: “Four Foot, Five Inch Man is ‘Michael Jordan of Dwarf Basketball.” ... Jahamni Swanson may stand under four and a half feet, but he is a (figurative) giant for the New York Towers. Swanson claims if he were just six inches taller he’d be the best basketball player in the world. I watched his video; he’s pretty good, but even with that additional half a foot I am not sure a guy who could be posted up by Mugsy Bogues would be the world’s best player. Silly Story No. 2: “Bobby Knight Uninjured After Hitting a Cow with His Car” …Knight was fishing in Wyoming in 2014 when he had a “beef” (sorry) with a bovine. Though he was not cited for a mooooooooo-ving violation (I am very sorry), Knight did total his 2012 Ford Expedition. No word if he had to “hoof” it

(again, very, very sorry) to the nearest gas station afterwards. Yes, this story happened more than a year ago, but it was so “udderly” ridiculous (that’s the last one, I swear) I included it here. Maybe the weirdest part of this story, though, is that Bobby Knight drives a 2012 Ford Expedition. Silly Story No. 3: “Red Sox Bench Player For Using Instagram During Game” ...Full disclosure: I wanted to write a full column on this topic, but there was no way it would stretch. Anyhoo, we all knew this type of thing was coming right? Baseball player has to go to the bathroom. Baseball player takes phone with him (oh don’t look so disgusted – you do it too!). Baseball player “likes” picture of purty girl on social media. The problem is there was a game going on. A game he was

playing in. The player, Pablo Sandoval, later swore to the organization, the fans and the media that he had learned his lesson and he would NEVER do that again. I assume he tweeted that. Silly Story No. 4: “Man Chokes Fiancée for TrashTalking NASCAR” …Plot Twist: This didn’t happen in Alabama. Silly Story No. 5: “Finally, A Triathlon for Drunken, Rageaholic Gamblers” ...No kidding “finally!” I told my friend we really needed a competition combining poker, drinking and MMA. I was going to be SooooOOOO mad if I lost that bar bet! Well, hope you enjoyed those. Next week I swear to put more effort into this. (Writer’s note: No, I don’t) Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook.