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Officials probe fatal boat crash By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

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This Alabama Law Enforcement released photo shows the damage to a pontoon boat involved in Friday’s fatal crash that killed 66-year-old Stanley Sides.

Authorities are still investigating a twovessel crash Friday that left a local man dead. Stanley Sides, 66, of Alexander City was killed when the pontoon boat he was operating was struck from behind by a bass boat at 8:45 p.m. Friday. According to Sgt. Steve Jarrett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the accident happened in the Tallapoosa River channel of Lake Martin between Dennis Creek and Mallard Point in Tallapoosa County. Two other passengers were said to have been injured, but few details were released. “They were treated for their injuries at Russell Medical Center,” Jarrett said. Jarrett said that no final determination on possible charges, or the cause of the crash were available. Both boats have been

TripAdvisor website recognizes Wind Creek

Two council members told to ‘BE CAREFUL’ Goss, Ellison-Simpson mailed letter over employee pay issue

By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

Wind Creek State Park is one of 10 Alabama state parks recently awarded the 2015 Certificate of Excellence from the TripAdvisor travel website. TripAdvisor features travelergenerated content and reviews. The Certificate of Excellence award is indicative of establishments that provide excellent guest experiences and consistently achieve positive reviews on the TripAdvisor website, tripadvisor.com. “In the past two years, 11 of our state parks have received Certificate of Excellence awards from TripAdvisor,” said Greg Lein, director of Alabama State Parks. “We are extremely proud that our customers regard our parks in such a consistently positive manner. The entire parks division deeply appreciates our staff, park volunteers, and See PARK, Page 5

impounded and are being examined as part of the investigation. “It’s too early to speculate on a cause or additional details, so there’s nothing available for release at this time,” Jarrett said. “We are actively investigating this case and will update everyone as soon as we can.” The names of the occupants of the bass boat were not released, but indications were that they received only minor injuries. While authorities investigated, funeral arrangements were announced Monday for Mr. Sides. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City where he was an active member and a deacon. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. A complete obituary appears on page 2 of today’s newspaper.

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T above letter was received Friday by Alexander City City Council members Tony Goss and The Sherry Ellison-Simpson suggesting that if raises are cut, employees will get even at the ballot box. S

While many citizens are thankful that irregularities with the way that some pay increases for Alexander City’s city employees is being looked at, there is someone who is apparently trying to get to a pair council members at the center of the investigation into the matter. Council members Tony Goss and Sherry Ellison-Simpson each received letters with identical text Friday, issuing a warning to them if “raises are cut.” The letter appears in the photo accompanying this story. The letter was unsigned and carried a postmark from Birmingham. It was dated June 17. “I don’t have any idea who is responsible, but the reason that we are interested in this is not to hurt the employees,” EllisonSimpson said. “We want to make sure that each and every employee is being treated fairly and the only way for us to do that is to make sure that the procedures in place are

Spann to be featured speaker at Brainiac Boot Camp By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

Popular meteorologist James Spann of Birmingham’s ABC 33/40 will talk to campers at the Summer Reading Camp at Stephens Elementary School on Wednesday at 1 p.m. This is Spann’s second straight year as a presenter at the camp, according to Sharon Fuller, executive director of the Lake Martin Area United Way which, along with Pediatrics Associates and the Alexander City Board of Education, sponsors the seven-week camp. “When James Spann came last year we had a tremendous response from the community,” Fuller said. “So much so that he was eager to come back this year. “He hasn’t told us exactly what he’s going to talk about this time, but it will be something about weather.” Spann has been awarded the two

highest honors in the nation for a broadcast meteorologist. The National Weather Association named Spann Broadcaster of the Year in 2012 “for his passionate dedication to serving the Central Alabama community with critical weather information for over thirty years, especially during the deadly April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak.” He also won the American Meteorological Society’s Award for Broadcast Meteorology in January 2013. The AMS stated he was the winner in part because of “his tireless efforts to advance the public’s awareness of and engagement in the science of meteorology, particularly severe weather forecasting and response”. Fuller said those wishing to attend Spann’s presentation only may do so at no charge, but adults must accompany children. See SPANN, Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: My mom turned 60 last month, and I hosted a party at her house for friends and family. As things were winding down, I took a break from cleaning up to look over the birthday cards from well-wishers that were displayed on a living room table. Among them was a big, gorgeous card from “Cassie,” a woman around my mother’s age, who I always thought was nothing more than an acquaintance. As I read the message she had written inside, my jaw dropped. While not pornographic, her message made clear that she and Mom have an intimate physical relationship that has been going on for a while. I have not discussed the card with Mom, but I suspect she knows I saw it. Lately, I have canceled our weekly lunches together. I don’t have anything against gays; I believe they are entitled to a love life just like the rest of us.

happy marriage, and then she met Cassie. If she is no longer with your father, it is not a “betrayal” of anyone. Call your mother and arrange to get together. Tell her you saw the card. She may not DEAR ABBY Advice have told you about her relationship with Cassie because But in this case, I can’t help but she was afraid you would react feel betrayed. Mom was maras you have. IF they become ried to Dad for 32 years, bore a couple and your children him three children and seemed ask questions (keep in mind, happy. Was this all a lie? they may not ask), tell them My biggest concern is, the truth. As to making any if this relationship becomes announcements to your bigpermanent, how do I explain oted brothers, leave that up to it to my children -- or worse, your mother and resist the urge my brothers, whose views are to be the town crier. conservative and some might say bigoted. I can’t help but DEAR ABBY: I’m only 18. I wonder if Mom left the card out know I have a lot to learn in life, so she could open a can of but I need help. I’m madly in worms in my lap. How should I love with a guy who is “bipolar” approach this? Please help! -about our relationship. One day DUMBFOUNDED DAUGHTER he loves me and the next he DEAR DAUGHTER: Some doesn’t. Today he said he people are bisexual, which needed some time alone means they can be attracted to because we’ve been together people of both genders. Your 24/7. I got all mad and started mother may have had a very to go crazy. He’s not breaking

Mr. Stanley French Sides 1949-2015 Funeral service for Mr. Stanley French Sides, 66, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Gerald Hallmark, Rev. Dr. Skip Lowery, Rev. Steve Arnberg and Rev. Shane Russell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Sides passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Tallassee, Alabama to Dewey

Roberta Link Klass Roberta Link Klass of Dadeville died on June 20, 2015 at her home on Lake Martin. Viewing will be on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 10 am until noon at Radney Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at St. John the Apostle Church at 1 pm with Father Woods as the celebrant. Burial will follow at Hillview Memorial Park. Roberta was born on September 9, 1926 in Bay County, Michigan to Rufus and Delema Link. Roberta was a retired Registered Nurse. She joined the U.S. Army in September 1944 and was chosen to be a member of the Cadet Nursing Corps. She took her training at St Mary’s Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and graduated in 1947 with honors. After being discharged from the Army in 1947, she married Larry Klass. For the first five years of their marriage, they lived on the campus of Michigan State University while Larry obtained a degree in Materials Engineering. Larry’s work took them to live in

up with me. I know he needs space, but I can’t bring myself to let him have it. I don’t want to lose him. Please help me figure out a way to stay with him. -- GOT A GOOD ONE IN MISSOURI DEAR GOT A GOOD ONE: If you want to keep your boyfriend, let him have his freedom. I know it sounds contradictory, but the harder you try to hang onto him, the more he will want to get away. And by the way, while he’s enjoying his “space,” you should do exactly the same thing he is doing. If you isolate yourself, you will only become depressed, insecure and clingy, none of which are attractive traits. 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.

Howell Sides and Lottie French Sides. He was an active member and a Deacon of First Baptist Church. Mr. Sides was co-owner of Sides Drywall in Auburn, Alabama since 1986, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved hunting, Auburn football, and fishing. Mr. Sides was an excellent cook, especially on the grill. He loved to travel on mission trips, to the mountains, or the beach. Mr. Sides was a friend to so many and a very Godly man. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Helen Lynn Mayfield Sides of Alexander City; daughter, Krisi Towns (Jason) of McDonough, GA; son, Chad Sides (Christyn) of Stockbridge, GA; grandchildren, Lynley Towns,

Kendall Towns, Dylan Towns, and Nicholas Towns; mother, Lottie French Sides of Auburn; brother, Kim Sides (Ellen), of Auburn; and sister, Marsha Peters (William), of Auburn. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Howell Sides; and sister, Connie Sides Pate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund, PO Box 400, Alexander City, AL 35011. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

South Bend, Indiana; Midland, Michigan; Cleveland, Ohio; and Nashville, Tennessee. They resided in Nashville for over 30 years. While in Nashville, Roberta was a member of the Ladies of Klass Charity and worked in their Thrift Shop for 26 years; was a Girl Scout leader for 4 years, volunteered for a number of years at the Cloverbottom Mental Hospital where she dearly loved the children and was very proud of the fact that they called her Momma. Roberta was elected President of the Home Demonstration Club several times and was a Room Mother at Holy Rosary School. Larry and Roberta moved to Dadeville in 1990. They were active members of St John the Apostle Church and sang in the choir. They were also active in Master Gardeners, Prestige 55, Horizons Unlimited, Members of the Arts, Inc. and Lake Watch until Roberta was diagnosed

with colon cancer in 2011. Roberta and Larry have had a very happy and loving marriage for 67 years. Besides her loving husband Larry, she is survived by her loving family: son Robert and his wife Jana Klass of Pennsylvania and daughter Barbara and her husband Vic Adamson of Alexander City; grandchildren – Todd and Cindy Adamson of TN, Tiffany and Jimmy Daniel of Alexander City, Brent and Robbi Anne Adamson of Birmingham, Chad and Ashley Adamson of Trussville, Clay and Crystal Adamson of Florida, and Dr. Brittany Klass of Pennsylvania; great grandchildren – Maggie, Macy and Ansley Daniel; Gracie, Harper, Brenley, Emmie, Jack, Sophia and Leo Adamson. Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, sister Vivian Gwiazda and brother Rufus Link, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Mary Jane Ransier. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

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Funeral service for Mr. John Olin Rainwater, 76, of Newnan, will be Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Rainwater passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015 at his residence in Newnan, Georgia. He was born on March 10, 1939 in Alexander City, Alabama to John Bill Rainwater and Maudie Hand Rainwater. Mr. Rainwater was employed by Delta Airlines for 27 years. Mr. Rainwater loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved gardening, especially growing Azaleas. He was an avid Auburn fan. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy D. Williamson Rainwater of Newnan, GA; brother, James Edward Rainwater (Virginia), of Alexander City; daughter, Kimberly Moen (Greg), of Sharpsburg, GA; son, Brian John Rainwater (Angela), of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Miriam Rainwater, Lorrie Moen, Benjamin Rainwater, Aaron Moen, Lily Rainwater, Sarah Rainwater, Olivia Rainwater, Melody Rainwater, Noah Rainwater and Adam Moen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bobbie Jean Rainwater. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral service for Miss Ethel Mae Eason, 95, of Alexander City, will be Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. John Hill and Rev. Mike Wells will officiate. Burial will follow in the Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Miss Eason passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on November 12, 1919 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Joseph Huey Eason and Mary Elizabeth McGarr Eason. She was an active member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church, and was a faithful member of the choir and women’s group. Miss Eason worked at Russell Corporation for over 40 years in the Payroll Dept. She enjoyed traveling with her friends, as well as her membership in her sorority and the Prestige 55 group at Aliant Bank. She is survived by her extended family and close friends, Charles Dean (Deborah), Reggie Dean (Margaret), Kenny Dean (Ellen), Delia Riddle (Phil), all of Alexander City, and Lisa Boone (Robert) of Atlanta, GA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Maxie Eason. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Flint Hill United Methodist Church, 2858 Flint Hill Rd., Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

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June 24-25 KAYAKING CAMP: 4-H is hosting a kayaking camp at 890 Agricola Road in Dadeville June 24-25 for youth ages 9-18. The camp is an introduction to paddle sports and includes water safety, paddling instruction and float trip down Sandy Creek. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. For more information or to participate contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Service at 256-825-1050.

June 24-28 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Old Union Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School June 24-June 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Family Night June 28 at 6 p.m. Bible stories, music, snacks, crafts and recreation and more! Need a ride? Call us at 256-825-7502 or 256596-1873.

June 25 STARCH IN THEIR PETTICOATS: Storyteller Dolores Hydock presents true stories of five women of the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who were tough, resourceful, and ready for anything! They were pioneers, homesteaders, pistol-packinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; card sharks, entertainers, and mail-order brides, and they all played a part in putting the shine in the Golden West of the late 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Photographs, diary excerpts, letters, and newspaper articles of the day help to bring their stories to life. Hydock will tell the stories June 25 at 2 p.m at the Adelia M. Russell Library.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church located at 439 County Rd. 50 Kellyton is hosting Vacation Bible School June 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and June 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme will be Shining Star: See The Jesus In Me (Matthew 5:14). All ages are welcome to

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June 27 LAKE FEST: The Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce will present Lake Fest at D.A.R.E. Park June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, games, music, arts and crafts, custom embroidery, and bounce house. Fun and entertainment for all ages. PATH TRASHWALK: The June PATH Trash Walk is scheduled for Saturday, June 27 at 8 a.m. We will meet in the parking lot at Flint Hill Methodist Church to receive assignments and pick up supplies. The targeted roadsides will be Coven Abbott, Coley Creek, Dadeville Road and others in close proximity. Please join your neighbors in keeping the Lake Martin community free of unsightly roadside litter. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Lake Martin Church of the Nazarene will be hosting Vacation Bible School June 27 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a cookout following. Located at the corner of Highway 280 and Highway 49 North. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BREAKFAST: The New Home Baptist Church in Rockford is hosting a womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breakfast June 27 for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $5 and the speaker will be Jennifer Foster. QDMA BANQUET: The Lake Martin Quality Deer Mgt. Association will hold their 5th annual Banquet June 27 at the Alexander City Elks Lodge. The doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from any member, Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154 or Fletcher Scott at 256-234-5858 and will be available at the door. Lots of guns, knives, and prints will be auctioned off. Everyone is welcome.

June 28 PRAISE AND WORSHIP DANCER APPRECIATION: The Pleasant Home Baptist Church is hosting the 5th Appreciation for the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Praise and Worship Dancers June 28 at 3 p.m. at the church on Highway 9 in Goodwater. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church of Camp Hill is hosting the 9th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor and Sister Gary Hardy June 28 at 2 p.m. FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY: The GAP Fellowship Church at 1600 Highway 22 West is celebrating Friends and Family Day, Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest pastor John Leonard of St. James A.M.E. Church in Goodwater.

June 30 MOVIE: Meet the Mormons will be shown June 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 1515 Worthy Place in Alexander City. This is a free screening of the 2014 documentary that earned $1.8 million for the Red Cross. Everyone is invited to come. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: A member of the local EMS will be at the Dadeville Public Library June 30 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program.

July 2,3,4 REUNION: Classmates, graduates and attendees of the Coosa County Training/JD Thompson High School are invited to the next reunion July 2, 3, and 4. Please let Levelma Simmons know if you have not received information about the reunion at 256377-2217.

July 3 ANNUAL FIREWORKS: Celebrate Alex City Freedom with good music, food and fireworks. Artists include the Nelons, Jeff Stice, and Michael English. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Celebrate Freedom will be at Benjamin Russell High School July 3 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ANNUAL FIREWORKS: The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will hold the Third Annual Fireworks Bash on July 3 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Rexton Lee and Joey Gettings will be performing. Admission is $5 per person. We will have bar-be-que, hamburgers, hotdogs and other refreshments. Bring your family and friends!

July 5 WELCOME SERVICE: Almighty God Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting a welcome service July 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Demetrius Griffin. SAILING CAMP: The Girls Scouts are hosting a Sailing Camp at Kamp Kiwanis on Lake Martin July 5 to July 12 for girls who want to learn the sport of sailing. Girls will spend every day in a sailboat as they practice their skills on Lake Martin. They will practice tying knots, perfect their tack and jibe and learn to turtle their boat. Additional activities include nautical themed arts and crafts, sunrise paddles, water sports, games, campfire cooking and zip lining. This camp is for girls of any level of sailing experience. For more information, please visit girlscoutsusa. org/camp or call Amanda Abercrombie at 800-239-

ART WORKSHOP: The Art Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Fauz Batik workshop July 11 from 10:00 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 making registration. Send registration toDottie Holdren at 2580 Coosa County Rd.49, Goodwater,AL 35072. Or go by the Cottage Gallery for registration and a supply list.

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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.

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July 14 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.

July 21 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Come dressed as your favorite hero to the costume party at the Dadeville Public Library July 21 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program.

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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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ike most Americans, we were both saddened and horrified by last Wednesday night’s deadly shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. It is beyond imagination that a young, misguided man could sit among worshippers for approximately an hour and then open fire, killing the majority of those same worshippers. Like we were after Newtown, Aurora, Virginia Tech, Huntsville and Columbine, we are left asking why and wondering how we can stop the senseless violence that so often rears its ugly head in our nation – a nation that, among other civilized nations in our world, seems particularly prone to such violence. It is easy to pay lip service to the dead and then do nothing to change things, but that is an affront to the memories of those like Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Rev. Sharonda Singleton, Myra Thompson, Tywanza Sanders, Ethel Lee Lance, Cynthia Hurd, Rev. Daniel L. Simmons Sr., Rev. DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Susie Jackson and countless others who have fallen victim to this plague that seems more and more commonplace in this, the greatest country in the world. Simply put, we must take a long look at ourselves and our society and do all we can to determine the factors that cause episodes like the Charleston shootings. Do our gun laws need revision? Is our mental health system such that we aren’t able to spot those with deadly tendencies and, when we do, we are unable to help them? Is there more that we can do to curtail hatred based on race? Are there other factors at work that we’ve so far failed to see? These may be hard questions to ask ourselves, but it is beyond time to ask the hard questions – questions that may indeed have painful answers. We must heal whatever factors in our society set brother against brother in conflict that is too often senselessly deadly. Ours is a great country. Charleston, however ugly and painful, did not change that. But the greatest countries aspire to be even better. Let us become better by putting an end to the Charlestons.

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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Robert Bentley Alabama.

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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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

Mark Tuggle Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive,

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ope Zeanah is completing her 32nd year as an educator. For 16 of those she was principal at Elberta Elementary in the Baldwin County, AL school system. She has been active in statewide education activities and was Alabama Elementary Principal of the Year in 2013. She now works in the system’s central office. She is also the proud grandmother of Sully and Graysen, who attend kindergarten and first grade respectively at Fairhope Elementary. She recently testified before the House Ways & Means education committee when they had a public hearing about proposed changes to the Alabama Accountability Act. Here is what she said: I am Hope Zeanah, Coordinator of Administrative Services for the Baldwin County school system. This is my 32nd year in education. I have taught in both private and public schools and was principal of Elberta Elementary for 16 years. I have an undergraduate degree and two master’s degrees. I was honored to be named elementary principal of the year in 2013. I certainly consider myself a professional and believe education is one of the most rewarding professions there is. For that reason it has saddened me to witness some of the decisions lawmakers in Montgomery have made in the last few years. The most

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stark example of this was in 2013 when the Alabama Accountability Act was passed. I am still amazed that our legislature would pass the most radical education policy in the history of this state without input from any educators. An even more recent example was the approval of charter schools. For me to hold my profession in such high regard, then legislators to say that charter teachers do not have to be certified, was very disheartening. I find it ironic that a barber in Alabama must be certified – but not a teacher. Sadly to say that is all water under the bridge. But what I do hope to do is change your mind on a bill you are considering today. The Senate says that we should approve scholarships for private schools up to $10,000 per student. But in Baldwin County this year the state is only sending $5,454 for us to educate each child, regardless the grade they are in. With me today are my granddaughter and grandson. Sully is in kindergarten and Graysen is in the first grade at Fairhope Elementary School. Now which one of you wants to tell one of them that a student in a private school is worth $4,500 a year

more than they are? As you know, each dollar that goes to a private school scholarship under this program is a dollar that never went into the Education Trust Fund to be used to help education in some form or fashion. While there may be disagreement as to how this money would have been spent, there is no disagreement that the accountability act approves decreasing the ETF by $25 million. We love to talk about equity. About how we need to narrow the gap between certain students. But where is the equity when we are willing to give a child in a private school 80 percent more money than one in public school? If we are truly concerned about equity, then I ask that you limit the amount of a scholarship to equal the state average of funding for all public school students in Alabama. None of the committee members offered to answer her question as to why the state is willing to take $10,000 from the education trust fund for a private school scholarship, but only $5,454 for each of her grandchildren. The amendment passed out of committee with the $10,000 limit still in place. Larry Lee led the study, Lessons Learned from Rural Schools, and is a long-time advocate for public education. larrylee133@gmail.com read his blog: larryeducation. com

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Will Charleston shootings be enough to make a change in gun laws? Dear Editor: Charleston, will it be the last stand for guns for everyone? I hope so, over and over again it has happened. School children, moviegoers, now churchgoers. It was interesting to read how the world reacted to the shooting in Charleston. Many foreigners are now afraid to come to our country and now see us as still racist and recklessly loving guns. That same article stated that when Australia and Great Britain had similar incidents 10 to 15 years ago and strict gun control was passed. Guess what? It has not happened again. Australia, like us, was a new world when the immigrants came to raise families and conquer the great frontier. A gun was a necessity to hunt and provide for your family. I hunt and own guns to hunt, but I do not own an assault weapon. No one needs a 20 to 50 round clip to kill a deer. It is for one reason and one reason only, to kill our fellow man. When one is raised to hate, like Dylan Roof, all you need is an easily acquired gun to kill nine children of God in the church. We have two problems that we need to solve.

One is the continued racial divide and the other is guns. How many people of a different race attended your church this Sunday? With what happened in Charleston, do we greet them to come and join us in God’s house or do we ask them to go through a scanner and pat down and make them take their hats and shoes off before coming in? I thought it very revealing that all the Republican presidential candidates said that it’s a time to mourn not to consider gun control. Who are they pandering to? The easy answer is the National Rifle Association. Can we not change America!?! Change is the one constant of life, but we are so afraid to change that we keep doing the same thing over and over. The results the same, another child dies, another mother dies, another father and another friend. Can we stop this? Please change your heart and accept people for who they are. We are all God’s people. There is no white heaven or black heaven. We are all the same in God’s grace. Charles R. Gillenwaters Alexander City

Prayer only way to battle tragedies like Charleston church shooting Dear Editor, Satan does not care where he uses people to kill. There is good and there is evil. Remember, Cain killed his brother, Abel. Jesus Christ was crucified, Stephen stoned, prophets and disciples killed. Whether one gets killed or nine, the key is to be ready waiting for your redemption to draw nigh. My prayer for the bereaved families is that God comforts their hearts and, even in tragedy, God will be glorified and restoration will come. I pray for those who lived through the murders that they will mourn with the bereaved and be there to shed light on the situation. Also, I pray that those who lived will grow closer than ever to God and testify how, in tragedy, God is still there. Why some lived and some died, who knows? This lets the church body know that being in a building praying to God does not make people immune from death. Instead of speculation or blaming, let us remem-

ber and be grateful that many came out alive and those who died in Christ are free from the troubles of this world. Death, where is your sting? God is still on the throne. Lastly, pray for that young man that his heart will be softened and Jesus will save his soul even though there will be consequences for his action. One thing that I would like to say regarding the words “black churches”: God is not divided and he does not segregate. Perhaps this shows that the body of Christ has issues. God is not mocked! He loves even the young man that Satan used to kill. After all, that is Satan’s mission – to kill, steal and destroy. Grieve, but stay focused, church body. May God’s people arise and never cease to pray and cry out for lost souls. God be glorified. Evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten Way Ministries

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the customers who make these awards possible. They have been especially encouraging to our staff during the recent difficult budget experiences.” The other Alabama state parks that were recognized with 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards are DeSoto, Gulf, Joe Wheeler, Monte Sano, Cathedral Caverns, Cheaha, Chewacla, Lake Guntersville and Oak Mountain. According to the Wind Creek page on TripAdvisor, 25 of 38 visitors who have rated the park have rated it “excellent,” and eight more have rated it “very good.” One reviewer that ended up at Wind Creek by chance had this to say: “Great place. We were headed south and needed a one-night stay. Not too far off the highway. Lovely and huge park with 500+ sites. Clean. Great place for families. We will return. We had a 37-foot rv and no problems.” Henry B. of New Orleans said, “The park is big and, due to the curving shoreline, there are many lovely vistas and never a feel of being crowded. If my greatcooking wife would be willing to transport her magic touch up here, this would be a nice place to spend a few days.” And, finally, there was this review from Libby B: “Whispering pines, lovely, peaceful setting. Cabins, cozy campgrounds and nice swimming area. Beautiful lake, clean and serene. Great for picnicing, a day outing or for staying several days. Wonderful for children and adults alike.” Eight Alabama parks also received the TripAdvisor award in 2014. Wind Creek was one of two to improve its rating since last year to receive the award in 2015. Since 2014, Alabama State Parks has conducted a series of open house and public listening sessions across the state. The sessions offer the public an opportunity to speak about state park related issues and provide insight into how the parks are funded. During the sessions, Lein identifies a list of parks called the “Big 10” that generate the majority of the parks system’s yearly attendance numbers and operating budget. Each park in the Big 10 received a Certificate of Excellence in 2014 or 2015. “Joe Wheeler, Monte Sano, Cathedral Caverns, Guntersville, DeSoto, Cheaha, Oak Mountain, Wind Creek, Lakepoint and Gulf comprise the park system’s Big 10. These 10 parks account for 94 percent of the entire park system’s guest revenue and attendance,” Lein said. “As a ‘user pay system’ it is especially gratifying to know that these 10 parks, which are so significant to the operational revenue for all 22 parks in the state parks system, are being honored with awards from a travel and hospitality business like TripAdvisor and praised by our customers.” Alabama State Parks is encouraging customers at the smaller state parks to post their observations and experiences at those parks on TripAdvisor as well. “We hope to use these recent awards as examples at some of our smaller parks,” Lein said. “The more our customers at the smaller parks share their positive experiences the better off Alabama’s state park system will be.”

followed. That’s what this is about.” Goss said he understands that things like this go with the job. “It doesn’t bother me because I know it goes with the territory,” Goss said. “But it has been hard on my wife. She’s a pretty tough girl, but she knows how much I care about the city. To see something like this when she knows that we are trying to do what is right – it gets to her. “Doing what’s right and being good stewards of the taxpayers money is what this is all about.” None of the other four council members received letters. The council voted to freeze pay increases and new hires after City Finance

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Director Sandra Machen discovered and The Outlook reported on irregularities between the approved budget and salaries. At least two dozen city employees received pay increases, totaling more than $111,000, that weren’t approved by the city council. The city’s personnel handbook calls for pay increases to be “submitted through the mayor to the city council for approval.” A meeting is planned for next week to continue to sort out the issues. Until then, Ellison Simpson said that the work continues. “They can threaten me all they want,” she said. “But I will continue to work for the people I represent and do what’s best for this city.”

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Sun Festival pre-registration set for July 10 Staff Report Chamber Pulse Staff

Sun Festival is right around the corner! Many events require registration and although we would never turn someone away the day of the event, pre-registering can assure you get in on the fun, get the items associated with the event in your size, and save you money. The chamber will hold pre-registration on July 10 at the chamber office located at 120 Tallapoosa Street. We will open early at 7:30 a.m. for those that want to run by

before work and close at 4:30 p.m. However, you can register for the events now by coming by the chamber at your convenience. Also, most of the registration forms are available on our website at www.alexandercitychamber.com. Just print them off and mail them in with any registration fee. All major credit cards are accepted except for American Express. Please avoid mailing cash. We will accept checks with pre-printed address and phone number noted. The Sun Festival magazine, a guide to all 59 events, will soon be included in your Alexander City Outlook as an

insert. Please be sure not to throw it away. This is an excellent tool to guide you through the week and provides a description of each event along with identifying the sponsors that make Sun Festival happen. Here are some things to do now: n Register for the 5K Glow Run: The Glow Run is a fun run/walk – whatever you want to make of it – that is designed to get us moving for the week. People deck themselves out with glow-in-the dark paint, glow sticks and such. The 5K goes through See FESTIVAL, Page 7

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Ribbon cutting ceremonies held for two local businesses American Red Cross, Country Financial open new locations Staff Report Chamber Pulse Staff

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Ribbon cutting celebrations were recently held by the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce for the American Red Cross, top, and The Lisa McClendon Country Financial Agency, left.

The chamber would like to give a Red Ribbon welcome to The Lisa McClendon Country Financial Agency. Located at 53 Main Street in downtown Alexander City, Lisa and her team can assist you in making sure that you are on track to reach your financial goals. Starting with a look at your insurance needs to protect your current assets and exposure, Lisa will work with you to carve out a personal plan whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor. Country Financial offers many services for your financial planning. Give Lisa a call at 256-329-3020. The American Red Cross has been a longtime chamber member as a non-profit organization serving this community by providing compassionate care to those in need. The chamber celebrates with a Red Ribbon welcome the Red Cross’ new location at 807 Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Through their network of generous donors, volunteers and employees the local Red Cross, led by Director Kelly Hodges, shares the mission of preventing and relieving suffering here in our community as well as around the world. Stop by this new location and see how you can contribute to their cause.

Saying goodbye to the old Harvest Gold Staff Report Chamber Pulse Staff

Recently the once beautiful Harvest Gold Kenmore refrigerator bit the dust in the chamber’s kitchen. While we miss the hum it made that kept us company, we are proud to welcome the cool temperatures of our new stainless steel beauty. Believe it or not, the kitchen must have been built around the refrigerator because replacing it meant tearing out the cabinets to get it out of the space. We want to thank the following businesses and their representatives that came to our rescue with a new kitchen for the chamber: Wellborn Forest Products (Wayne Culligan) for our beautiful cabinets; Holman’s Flooring (Neal Watts) for gorgeous tile flooring; Russell Do It Center (Kirby Scales) for our fancy countertops; and Southern Pipe (Justin Fargason) for the double-sided sink and faucet. Others who have given their time to assist in installation and getting our kitchen back up and running include James Culligan, Brian Spann, and the Russell Design Center. Thank you from the bottom of our stomachs! You are the BEST!

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Want to own a business ? It is a misconception that starting a business is hard; it’s hard work. The wealth of knowledge available to assist people in being successful can reduce anxiety and risk while making the process fun. It often comes down to your passion to make it happen. If you are someone who has considered working for yourself but have many different, sometimes polar opposite, ideas about what type of business you would be successful with, you’re not alone. Entrepreneur mindsets will typically turn any prosperous idea into a reality. It is the personality of the entrepreneur spirit. However, there are some ways the chamber can assist in helping you make an informed decision. Consider franchise

opportunities versus going it on your own. A franchise offers a great deal of structure and proven Ann Rye methods of success. Basically, the business owner needs to come to the table with a strong work ethic, determination, and management skills to implement the business model that a franchise offers. The beauty in a franchise is that you gain a name, trademark, proven products, sales and marketing plan and a business system instantaneously. Franchises can feel a lot like having a business partner with years of experience. The business plan is written for you and, by the way, this is the step that often deters

people from acting on their passion to be self-employed. They get caught up in overthinking how a business plan is laid out and over-complicate the process. If writing a business plan feels something similar to someone telling you to write a research paper on a beautiful sunny Alabama day, then the franchise route might be the answer to your dreams. On the flip side, franchise ownership doesn’t allow you the flexibility to rewrite how things are done. You own your business, but the way the business will run and function is pretty much in stone in order to maintain the franchise standards that customers expect when they see a certain brand. The other important point to make is that you, as the business

owner, pay the franchise fee required to gain this immediate business plan and operational handbook. You are basically paying for the brainpower behind the idea and buying into a proven concept, therefore, reducing your risk in the business. If all this sounds exciting to you, the chamber can help. Through established relationships, we can assist you in a free service of identifying the right franchise for you based on your personality, financial capabilities, market conditions in your area and goals. Again, this service is free. There are even partners to assist with financial concerns to bridge the gap between your resources and the resources needed to acquire a franchise.

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Once again Sun Festival will “Celebrate Our Heroes” at this popular event held at the Bill Nichols Veterans Home and hosted by Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance.

It’s time to write a letter as Sun Festival will ‘Celebrate Our Heroes Staff Report Chamber Pulse Staff

Once again Sun Festival will “Celebrate Our Heroes” at this popular event held at the Bill Nichols Veterans Home and hosted by Lake Martin Economic Development Alliance. In preparation of the event – set for July 21 from 10:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. – please write a letter of appreciation to a veteran for their service to our country. Drop your letter off at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and we will be certain that it is delivered to these important men and women during the Sun Festival event. Last year, many letters and even drawings were received from all

ages and made a lasting impact on the lives of those living at Bill Nichols Veterans Home. Chapman Health Care and Assisted Living, New Beacon Hospice, SL Alabama, and The Sure Shot are the sponsors of the event. Take a moment to make a difference by expressing your thanks.

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downtown starting and ending in Strand Park. Awards will be given to the first male and first female to cross the finish line. As well, look for a fun and refreshing surprise from the Alexander City Fire Department. They are a big hit at the Glow Run. Pre-registration guarantees you an event t-shirt in the size you order, a glow necklace and a glow goodie. Registration in advance is $25. Walk-up registration the day of the event is $30 but does not guarantee you a t-shirt. So, come on and get registered. Everybody is GLOWING!! AmTech, Caldwell Electronics, Edward Jones/Randa Marlow and Total Fitness sponsor the Glow Run.  Miss Sun Festival/Little Miss Sun Festival: Ladies, it’s time to get your applications in. The deadline to participate in this fun pageant, now providing Miss Sun Festival with a scholarship, is July 1. Registration is $100 for the pageant. Entry in the Miss Photogenic contest is $10 per photo submitted. Late registration will not guarantee your picture in the Miss Sun Festival program book. Applications are available online. Sponsors for the event are Alex City Chiropractic, Brown’s Nursing Home, Barbara’s Dance Studio, Lila’s Engraving, Little Black Dress and Service Printing.  Car Show Registration: This year’s car show will be in the shaded parking lot of the chamber located downtown at 120 Tallapoosa Street. Pre-registration is $20 per vehicle. The morning of the car show, registration will be $25. Each registration provides you with one ticket to the David Nail Sun Festival Concert and Winn Dixie Fireworks Show. Bice Motors, Country Financial, Lake Martin Wellington and Wells Fargo are sponsors of the car show.  Motorcycle Ride: Help make a difference and ride for the Gateway to Education Scholarship which sends our Benjamin Russell High School graduates to Central Alabama Community College. Pre-registration is $20 for a single rider and $35 for a double. Registration provides each rider with a ticket to the David Nail Sun Festival Concert and Winn Dixie Fireworks Show and a $5 lunch coupon good at the Summer Tailgate food vendors. Riders can opt in to make the ride a poker ride and walk away with the cash! All registration fees will go to support the scholarship. Sponsors for the ride are ATVs Unlimited, Hill Petroleum, Hillabee Towers and Scotty Gordon Agency.  BBQ Cook-Off: Limited space is available for this competitive event! If you think you have the best BBQ techniques, get registered and win the cook-off. Participants may register for five different categories: Boston Butts, ribs, chicken, brisket, and Tailgate Specialty. Team entry fee is $25 per category with a maximum of 4 cookers per team. Registration goes toward event logistics and to category winners. Each team member receives a ticket to the David Nail Sun Festival Concert and Winn Dixie Fireworks Show. Winners will be announced on stage at the concert. Guidelines and judging criteria are available online or with your registration. Better call the chamber if interested. This one fills up fast! This event is sponsored by Lake Broadcasting.  Cornhole Tournament: A new tournament featured at the Summer Tailgate Party, this event promises to be a ton of fun. Teams of two will compete at tossing bean bags into a wooden platform with a hole. Winners of the bracketed tournament will walk away with an official Sun Festival Cornhole game set, cash prizes, and sponsored gifts amounting to over $500. Registration is $50 per team of two and will provide each person with their ticket to the David Nail Sun Festival Concert and Winn Dixie Fireworks Show along with a fun afternoon at the Summer Tailgate Party and BBQ Cook-off. Day of event registration won’t be turned away, but could pose problems in predicting the teams’ time of play. Sponsor of this event is Dark Insurance Agency. Many of the KIDSFest activities appreciate preregistration as well. Be sure to take advantage of July 10. If not, registration can be done at the site prior to the event. Happy Sun Festing!

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have ever produced,” said Boone. “That special ediThe Outlook received tion was educational, a total of 18 awards for entertaining and it excellence in journalraised thousands of dolism and advertising last lars for the Friends of weekend in the Alabama Horseshoe Bend which Press Association’s 2015 works to improve the APA Better Newspaper park. I would again Contest. like to thank Auburn The awards were University historian and presented at the APA’s Lake Martin resident Dr. Annual Summer Kathryn Braund, who Convention at the worked so closely with Sandestin Beach Resort us to produce the bicenin Destin, Florida. tennial edition and made In the editorial sure it is historically awards, the Outlook accurate. She gets lots of received seven honors in the credit for the success Division B, which conof this publication.” sists of the state’s smallOutlook subscriber daily newspapers. ers are treated each The most notable of month to Lake Martin the editorial honors for Living Magazine. The the Outlook were first magazines submitplace finishes in Best ted impressed judges, Public Service and Best who awarded the paper Lifestyle/Family pages. first place in the Best It was the Outlook’s Lifestyle/Family pages “Horseshoe Bend category. Bicentennial” issue Judges said: “Packed that was spearheaded with locally relevant by Outlook Publisher news you can use. Kenneth Boone that was Nicely designed. Stories judged the state’s best are generally well writcommunity service proj- ten and edited. This ect. publication knows its Judges said: “Love audience and delivers a the fact your newspaper solid, all-around quality partnered with the com- product.” munity in assisting the Editor Mitch Sneed park, and you took your earned a second place obligation to the readfinish for humorous colers a step further to help umn with his account provide funding. Well of a battle with a cold, done!” Boone said he was excited to have the paper’s service to the community recognized. “Service to the public is the highest calling of any newspaper and I thought our Horseshoe Bend Bicentennial Edition was one of the best publications we Outlook Staff

called ‘The quest to cure an uncommon cold.’ Boone won a second place award for Best Feature Photo for The Outlook for the photo “Cannon fire at Horseshoe Bend.” Lake Magazine was awarded second place for Best Niche Publication, with judges saying, “this entry has a strong layout with the photography to support it. The magazine does a good job of highlighting life in the Lake Martin Area.” The Outlook also earned third place awards for Best Presswork and Layout and Design. In advertising, The Outlook also walked away with several honors. The paper took third in the Advertising Sweepstakes category, which signifies the best overall ad content. The Outlook was also: • First and second in Best Single Ad 1/2 page and under-color. First was for a Robinson Iron ad by Audra Spears and second was for RE/ MAX Around the Lake, Toni Adcock” ad by Audra Spears and Tippy Hunter. • First and third for Best Single Ad over 1/2

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LUKE ROBINSON Sports Columnist

UA, AU on right path to keeping top talent home

labama and Auburn have done some serious work on the basketball front. Both have upgraded facilities and both have booted lackluster coaches that did little to nothing to rekindle any flames of desire from the fans. In so many ways, the respective concerted efforts to make basketball a marketable product again are working. Both schools have given their faithful reason for optimism in the years ahead. Therefore I don’t advocate panic after the news broke yesterday regarding Madison Academy hoops superstar Josh Langford committing to Michigan State over UA, AU and a host of others. Is it disappointing that one of the most heralded players in this state’s history spurns the advances of Avery Johnson and Bruce Pearl to travel 700 miles to shoot hoops? Sure it is. But can you blame him? At Michigan State, Langford will receive worldclass coaching from the legendary Tom Izzo. He will have a realistic chance at a Final Four and possibly a national championship. He will receive more national exposure as the Spartans are undoubtedly more popular in collegiate basketball. Langford is most likely a “one and done” kind of player so leaving Alabama isn’t that big of a deal when he is NBA bound just 365 days afterward. Langford made the right call. The key thing is getting the five-stars in Alabama AFTER Langford to stay home. Izzo and company had a large lead in Langford’s recruitment. This kid has been ticketed for stardom for 3-4 years already and the Tide and Tigers were knee deep in the Grant and Barbee regimes, respectively. During that same time Michigan State (and a bevy of other heavy hitters) were establishing strong relationships with Langford. Recruiting these days starts in grade school for the gifted kids. Langford probably never realistically even considered staying in state until Bruce Pearl was hired a year ago and even then it was a longshot. Getting him to stay closer to home would have been a coup of massive – if not impossible – proportions. Meanwhile, there are players in the classes beneath Langford’s that are near his talent level that aren’t so out of reach. Pearl and Johnson will always have the football stigmas to overcome, but these gregarious guys are just the coaches to do it. Most importantly, Alabama and Auburn will need to prove some worth on the court and pump out some NBA draft picks before the upper-echelon players decide to stay home. Coaches can be as fun-loving, personable and player-friendly as they want, but if they do not mark a clear path to the next level the true five-star talents will not give them a second look. I have faith that our current coaches will slow the outflow of great hoops players from Alabama. It just may take them a few years to build the dam. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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Above, Carl Russell, center, goes through the ladder drill Saturday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex while Michael Goggans looks on. Below, Jykeveion Hicks dives for the ball during Saturday’s agility and skill camp.

TRAINING SEASON HAS BEGUN Area football camps preparing youth for the future By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

Local youth football players worked on their skills Saturday in preparation for the new season. Former Auburn standout Michael Goggans and the Friends of the League hosted an annual football agility and skills training camp at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Players ages 6-14 were taught the fundamentals of the game through footwork drills to position-specific exercises. “I think Saturday’s camp went great. I think it was a very informative day for the kids,” Goggans said. “We had some kids who have never played football before, but I think they had a very good time. We broke them up and focused on all positions as far as offense and defense, and we also got some great agility work in.” Goggans is also set to host training sessions throughout the month of July. He said there will be 12 sessions over four weeks with a $60 registration fee for the entirety of the month for athletes ages 6-14. “From July 6 to July 31, I will be hosting training sessions. Players will be able to get a lot of individual attention,” Goggans said. “It will run each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-11:30 a.m.” Along with the training sessions, Goggans said there are also more upcoming camps in

Dadeville on July 10-11, Alexander City on July 17-18 and Clanton on July 27. “It will kind of be similar to the camp that we did in Alex City along with Reeltown. What we’re trying to do is target the kids in Tallapoosa County,” Goggans said. “We want to continue to keep our local athletes involved and active during the summer. We also want

to help combat the growing obesity rate and keep the kids in shape, as well as prepare them to play on the next level.” For more information on future football camps in the area, contact Goggans at 256329-6799 or 256-596-2827, or contact Cedric Buckner of Friends of the League at 334-2020263.

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The Cooper Community Center played host to a basketball fundamentals camp Saturday for children ages 7-12 years old as more than 36 children attended. Pictured, top left, Derrick Russell, left, teaches Kevin Morrison a proper defensive stance; top right, Benjamin Russell High School girls basketball coach Alexis Hines, right, works with players on their dribbling; bottom left, campers work on their footwork; bottom right, Meori McElrath goes through dribbling drills while other players wait their turn.