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How can Alex City change its government? By Mitch Sneed

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Changing government For Alexander City to change its form of government, the following must happen: ■ City Council must pass a resolution asking its state representatives to pass an act creating the government structure. ■ A bill must passed by House and Senate and signed by the governor. ■ Voters in Alexander City must approve the act with more than a 50 percent vote.

State law requires council vote, legislation, voter approval for switch

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Recent questions and perceived irregularities with the way that municipal pay increases have been handled in Alexander City have again raised the question of whether it may be time to bring in a professional manager to handle the day-to-day business of the city. Elected city officials and employees face hurdles as they must keep up with the changes to state law and local ordinances and procedures. Every day brings new court decisions, new laws and new regulations that increase

their duties and responsibilities. When it comes to the office of mayor, a person is elected and then inherits the operation of a $47 million corporation and is expected to operate it flawlessly without a hiccup. Is it fair to expect that kind of performance from a person who may or may not have any type of public administration experience, let alone working within a budget of that size that comes with intense governmental regulations? Probably not. Some cities have gone to a system with

a city manager to handle the administration of municipal affairs. When that happens, it’s called a council-city manager type of government and cities have that option. In the council-city manager form of government, the city council oversees the general administration, makes policy and sets the budget while a professional city manager carries out day-to-day administrative operations. A mayor is still elected at large and is a voting member of the council. According to the National League of See CHANGE, Page 3

Who will be downtown’s Missing Piece Coffee Corner, ACT II or Upcycle? You decide By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

Court: Same-sex marriage legal in all states, even Alabama By David Granger and Mitch Sneed Outlook Staff Writers

he U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, ruled Friday that all states must recognize the right of same-sex couples to marry, drawing mixed reactions locally and throughout the state. The court’s vote in the case – Obergefell v. Hodges – pushes aside state prohibitions of same-sex marriages in 13 states. Alabama is not included in the 13 since a federal judge struck down its prohibition, but the judge put her ruling on hold pending the Supreme Court decision. The five-justice majority – justices Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan, Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor – was represented in the Court’s

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opinion by Kennedy, who penned the opinion and who many saw as the swing vote on the same-sex marriage issue. “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family,” Kennedy wrote. “In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were. As some of the petitioners in these cases demonstrate, marriage embodies a love that may endure even past death. It would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. Their plea is that they do respect it, respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves.” See MARRIAGE, Page 8

Editor’s note: Tallapoosa Traveler is a weekly column that shares some of the special treasures tucked away in our county. Today, we look at the Daviston Country Store.

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Alexander City Theatre II. The Coffee Corner. Upcycle Down. One of these is Alexander City’s “Missing Piece” and will soon be the city’s newest downtown business. And it’s up to you to decide which one. Since applications were first accepted on April 10, the MainStreet Restructuring Committee has worked to whittle down the entrants into the city’s “Missing Piece” competition. Four finalists were announced on June 1. Now, there are three. “Personally, I feel that either one of the three finalists would make a great addition to Alexander City and to downtown,” said restructuring committee member Stephanie Smith. “We’ve been told by all three that they plan to open even if they don’t win and we hope that turns out to be the case. We would love to have three new businesses downtown.” Smith said the voting will be done via ballots in The Outlook, the MainStreet website (MainStreetac.org) and Facebook page and The Outlook website (alexcityoutlook.com). Voting on Alexander City’s “Missing Piece” is open now on the The Outlook’s website and a ballot is included on page 5. Here’s a look at the three finalists.

Shannon Taylor looks over the Daviston Country store earlier this week.

any of us remember the days of riding around CLIFF the countryside WILLIAMS with grandpa or Staff Writer daddy stopping in little stores from time to time to pick up a little snack – soda, peanuts, the pickled egg. These stores were never flashy. You would not find much neon beyond that for adult beverages. But they were always the hub of activity and communication in the days before the internet and See STORE, Page 8

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Peggy Ann Broxson Funeral Services for Peggy Ann Broxson, age 78, of Alexander City will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Bass Funeral Home. Rev. Walter Coleman will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 1 p.m. until time of service. Ms. Broxson passed away June 25, 2015 at Chapman Health Care. She was born on January 3, 1937 in Elmore County to Robert and Cora Crumpton Folmar She is survived

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DEAR ABBY: I am 18 and live with my parents. I have a part-time job and I also attend a local university. My parents and I have always gotten along, and I have been obedient and respectful of their rules. I have suffered from depression for years, but now I have finally met someone who makes me happy and feel like I am worth something. Abby, he is of a different race. This doesn’t mean anything to me. I know he’s a great guy and I really like him. The problem is, my parents are very racist. They have done so much for me that I feel guilty dating someone they don’t approve of. They have told me to never date someone like that. I am torn and ashamed of them, and I don’t know what to do. How do I break it to them? Am I wrong for being with a genuine, amazing guy who finally makes me happy? -FINALLY MET SOMEONE IN PENNSYLVANIA

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by sons: Roger (Pat) Williams of Prattville, AL; Michael (Tammy) Williams of Notasulga, AL; Eddie (Mary) Williams of Alexander City and Ronald (Stephanie) Williams of Kingsland, GA. Sister: Mary Jane Stoys, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Mark Williams. Bass Funeral Home & Cremations directing.

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DEAR ABBY: I run around with my sister “Pam” a lot. She is eight years older. She had a DEAR FINALLY MET face-lift some years ago, and SOMEONE: I’m glad you are she continues to seek out cosfinally feeling better about metic procedures to enhance yourself as a person, but her appearance. I have had before discussing this with Botox and fillers, but do not your parents, it would be betwant a face-lift. I am trying to ter if you separate the issues age gracefully, just at a slightly of your chronic depression slower pace. and your feelings for this I love my sister and I think young man. she looks beautiful. However, If this relationship were to when Pam and I are together end for some reason, would and tell people we’re sisters, you cycle back down? If your they always think I’m the older parents react badly -- as they one. My feelings are hurt. may -- would you be able to When our father died, I live independently? Are your parents capable of moderating gained 30 pounds. Food was how I dealt with my grief. I their attitude about people of a different race? And because have been working hard to get in better shape and lose racism can be universal, how weight. I am halfway to my does his family feel about goal, and proud of myself, YOU? but when these encounters Please consider these

happen, I get thrown. How do I answer people who ask about the age difference and make those comments? -YOUNGER ONE IN FLORIDA DEAR YOUNGER ONE: Not everyone ages at the same rate, and I don’t think the people who make those comments do it intending to be hurtful. With all the help she’s getting, it’s no wonder your sister appears younger. If someone remarks about you appearing older, all you have to say is, “Nope! She’s my BIG sister.” And should someone comment on your appearance, be honest. Say you gained some weight, but you’re working on taking it off and getting back into shape. It’s no disgrace; it’s admirable. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Mr. Robert Wayne Banks 1949-2015 Funeral service for Mr. Robert Wayne Banks, 66, of Dadeville, will be Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagle Creek Baptist Church. Rev. David Johnson and Rev. Clyde Coker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Eagle Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mr. Banks passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at University of Alabama Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1949 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Robert Wilson Banks and Mary Ruth Oliver Banks. He was deacon and active member of Eagle Creek Baptist Church, and witnessed to everyone he could. Mr. Banks was a career Insurance Agent for ALFA for over 30 years. He

Master Quindarius D. Boone Jr. Funeral service for Master Quindarius D. Boone Jr. of Alexander City, Alabama will be Saturday,

managed an office in Alexander City. Mr. Banks loved all his family, especially his grandkids, also his church, and his friends. He was an Auburn Football fan and loved hunting. He was an amateur radio operator and a member of Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra Joy Harrelson Banks of Dadeville; son, Robert Scott Banks (Leigh), of Alabaster; daughter, Kelly Marie Locke (Lance), of Alexander City; son, Adam Shea Banks of Dadeville; grandchildren, Hallie and Seth Locke, Addison and Anna Kate Banks; and sister, Geneva McAlister (Frank), of Alexander City. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Mary Will Strickland. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. June 27, 2015 at Victory Temple Holiness Church at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Dadeville City Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Tracy Lynn Roberson Funeral Service for Mrs. Tracy Lynn Roberson, age 44, of Goodwater will be Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Bass Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steve Dyes and Rev. Perry Sims will officiate. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 6 until 8 p.m. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery in Clay County. Mrs. Roberson died June 25, 2015 at Coosa Valley Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1971 to Billy Joel and Alice Virginia Baird Price. She is survived by her husband of 19 1/2 years, Lee Roberson. Brothers;

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said. Rye said that The Alexander City Meacham Chamber of Commerce will be has selected a man with charged deep local ties to serve with as the vice-president of several business development responChamber President and Meacham sibilities, CEO Ann Rye announced includFriday that Jacob Meacham has been hired ing working with existto serve in the newly cre- ing businesses as well as helping the Chamber ated position. establish and carry out Meacham, an a more active political Alexander City native, will begin in the position agenda. “He will be out in the on July 6. community, working “We are excited about with existing businesses Jacob joining us at the and seeing the needs that Chamber and feel conthey have and making fident that he will be a sure they are aware of tremendous asset to us as well as the businesses the assets that are available,” Rye said. “He will of Alexander City,” Rye Outlook Editor

serve as that liaison with education. Essentially, business is the biggest consumer of education. And if the area is not turning out what is needed, he can help make those needs known and work with various groups to help get those needs addressed.” Meacham will also be the Chamber’s point person with the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Rye said. Meacham, 30, and his wife Lindsay are both from Alexander City. He said the change to come home and be a part of the effort the Chamber has established made this an attractive opportunity. “There are a lot of

things that attracted me to the position,” Meacham said. “An opportunity to come home and help support all positive initiatives that the Chamber has in place was very exciting,” Meacham said. “Having grown up in Alexander City, I see an energy there now that hasn’t always been there. So I hope that I am able to help keep that momentum going and add to what they are able to accomplish.” Meacham has a bachelor’s degree with a double major of public relations and political science from the University of Alabama and a masters in human performance.

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s this week came to a close, the U.S. Supreme Court got busy. The court issued two rulings in the last two days of its workweek. There is little disagreement that both must be termed “landmark decisions.” On Thursday, Chief Justice John Roberts was the surprising author of the majority opinion on the court’s decision to uphold the subsidies used by millions to purchase health insurance through the federal healthcare marketplace. Had the court ruled the other way, some 6.4 million Americans that now have healthcare insurance would have been without. On Friday, Justice Anthony Kennedy, who many saw as the swing vote on the issue, wrote the majority opinion that called for the repeal of the remaining state prohibitions of same-sex marriage. After Thursday’s ruling, President Obama proclaimed the Affordable Care Act the “law of the land.” After Friday’s ruling, even Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange admitted, to his disappointment, the right of same-sex couples to marry was also the “law of the land.” While many in our state were disappointed by both of the Supreme Court’s decisions, from our vantage point, they serve a distinctly American purpose. As a result of Thursday’s ruling, more people will have access to and the ability to afford healthcare. As a result of Friday’s ruling, more people will have the ability to marry the person that he or she loves. Any time rights to health and happiness are extended to more Americans, we see it as a good thing. But it doesn’t matter whether your political views are more in line with President Obama or Attorney General Strange. They are both right: the Affordable Care Act and the rights of same-sex couples to marry are now the law of the land. The Supreme Court has done its work. Now we all must do ours and, despite our personal and political beliefs, live harmoniously with those decisions.

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don’t understand the controversy over global warming. I do understand the controversy over how to deal with it, especially when dealing with it costs people money by forcing changes in their vehicles, homes and businesses that add carbon to the atmosphere. What I don’t understand is why we are so focused on global warming when it is only a symptom of a much bigger problem that doesn’t get near enough attention: run-away human population. This isn’t rocket science; it’s plain old common sense. The planet is roughly the same size it always has been. Earth is basically a closed environment surrounded by the void of space, meaning other than a few astronauts and asteroids, not much is coming in or going out. Human population is growing at an alarming rate. I think we can agree on all of that. When I was born in 1960, there were about 3 billion people living on earth. Today there are 7 billion. In 35 years, the year 2050, there will be 9 billion. Most of the growth is taking place in less developed countries to be sure, but we all share the same environment called “Earth.” Humans across the world burn stuff by driving cars, flying airplanes, heating their homes, using electricity, burning fields and forests, operating factories – we all know that’s true. Burning stuff impacts the environment – if you don’t

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believe that, you’ve never sat in room (a tiny closed environment to be sure, but one that’s easy to grasp) in front of a burning fireplace, or filled the room with smoke because the flue is closed. The obvious conclusion is as we grow in number, our impact on the earth’s environment grows. It is naive to think even though human population continues to grow exponentially, we will have no effect on the environment: more specifically on our water, earth or air. In fact we already have had a tremendous impact. A couple hundred years ago here in Tallapoosa County, the woods were filled with huge longleaf pines with a sky-high canopy that kept the forest floor dark and relatively clear. We cut ‘em all down and made boards and fields to make money. Now a 100-year-old tree of any sort is rare in the county. Not long ago, there were no fire ants, no kudzu, no privet, mimosa, wisteria or Johnson grass. We brought all that in from other parts of the world. We also brought in bird flu, West Nile virus, chestnut blight and a bunch of other disease-causing microbes. Not long ago Alabama was home to passenger pigeons, bison,

elk, red and gray wolves, panthers and black bear. We killed all of them, though black bears seem to be staging a comeback in recent weeks. Have you ever noticed the difference in temperature between walking on a paved road or through a grassy yard? Imagine how many square miles of asphalt and concrete we’ve poured across our state, eliminating the cooling, rejuvenating effects of vegetation. Humans are directly responsible for all those changes on the ground in recent years. It seems crazy to me that we could affect such change on the ground but not have any effect on the atmosphere. So I certainly believe in atmospheric change caused by human activity – call it global warming if you like. But it’s only one symptom of massive human population growth. Here are some other ones: fresh water and food shortages, plant and animal extinction, overcrowding, pollution, increased potential for epidemics, depletion of natural resources … to name a handful. My point is this: the primary problem is not how much carbon each person is putting in the atmosphere, it’s how many people there are doing it. We will have to reduce the average carbon output per person while also reducing the number of people in the world to reverse our growing impact on the Earth. Boone is publisher of The Outlook.

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Dear Editor, Back during “The Good Old Days,”, the 60s and 70s, it used to infuriate me to see the American flag desecrated in any form. It still does. Then some Blacks started waving their own national flag, and then a few years ago Latinos held rallies waving the Mexican flag, demanding rights and privileges in the USA for illegal aliens. Privileges, which they did not even enjoy in their own country. Symbolism is a very strong emotional stimulator, and if I can feel pride being an American, surely I can understand the emotions of a black person seeing the Southern flag as a symbol of slavery. (I still harbor ill feeling for the Nazi flag.) The recent events in Charleston, SC, are a reminder of just how strong emotions can be. Black or white – the response of the Emanuel AME Church should make one be proud to be a Christian and an American. I am a strong supporter of hunting and of some firearm ownership; however, the opinions expressed by The Outlook, Mr. Gillenwaters, and Ms. Moten on June 23rd were spot on. When does this madness stop? I detected no firm “red line in the sand” litmus test. All three opinions appeared reasonable, rational, and open for unemotional discussion. Why can’t we, the community as a whole, discuss this in some open forum? The worst we could do is to agree to disagree and that in itself is a starting point.

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These men display faithfulness as a parent, member, citizen and stewardship! Also, Sunday, June 28, 2015 it is our annual Youth Day at 10:30 a.m. We will be holding a Prayer Vigil for the nine victims killed in Charleston, South Carolina. Everyone is invited to attend! Rev. Emerson Ware Jr. Great Bethel Baptist Church

Reader offended by pants hanging down too Dear Editor, Upon seeing and hearing the moral outrage expressed by everyone about the flying of the Confederate flag, I would like to express my moral outrage about seeing men and boys walking around in pants too big and hanging down with half their butts showing. Why do they do it? What are they trying to say? I have talked with both

white and black friends my age. They find it as disgusting and have no idea as to why it is done. If anyone who does this and has the guts to respond, I would like to find out why it is done. I also would like to see a law passed, that would fine someone $100 if caught. Billy Waites Alexander City

Christianity should remain the basis for the nation to follow Dear Editor, America is the greatest symbol of freedom in the history of the world. The enemies of freedom in America know that without our core principles and our religious structure, the integrity of our great country will crumble. If we lose our focus and structure, our country (as we have known it) will soon cease to exist. Christians still constitute the largest demographic in our country. In 2013, approximately 83 percent of Americans identified as Christians and 13 percent are in all other religions. Four percent of our citizens claimed no religion. When we talk about a group of Americans who should have the same core principles and who could be the force to preserve our history, it must be Christians. Christianity is the most powerful unifying force in America if not the world, and it cuts across race, country of ethnic origin, political ideologies, social structure, and income. We Christians by overwhelming numbers should be able to control the political process to insure our place in America. We clearly have not done so. We have been deceived into divorcing our religious principles from our political ideology. The false belief that the Constitution calls for

“separation of church and state” is stubbornly hanging on in the minds of many Americans in spite of the fact that there is no call in the Constitution for this separation. There is a call for freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. We are not and should not become a theocracy, but having Christianity strongly influencing our political and cultural system does not seem a bad thing to me. We should not allow reaction to single events no matter how tragic or dramatic to alter our history or our heritage. Our history is the tie to our purpose and our direction. I encourage the Christians in our community to stand up for our right to worship our God in an open and public manner. Don’t be embarrassed to say “I am a Christian,” “God works through me.” It diminishes no one nor any other religion for us to acknowledge the dramatic impact that Christianity has had on our nation and our culture. Who is courageous enough to stand up and speak for the role of Christianity in our community and in our nation? Billy Sellers Alexander City

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Missing Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II), proposed by ACT II President Betsy Iler and Vice President Karen Kison, “would establish a 501c3 nonprofit community theatre organization and facility in downtown Alexander City that would welcome and encourage the all-volunteer efforts of participants” from throughout the community and provide year-round entertainment that would serve also to draw customers to local restaurants and retail businesses. The theatre would create all types of productions and provide local citizens outlets for their creative talents, whether as an actor or performer or in a supporting role (costumes, set production, etc.). Modeled after Guntersville’s Whole Backstage, ACT II would be largely supported through grants, income from performances and donations and would perform 4-5 productions per year. “I think that Alexander City could benefit greatly from a community theatre that would involve people at all social and economic levels on a volunteer basis,” Iler said. “There, at one time, was a community theatre here and it was greatly received.” Iler said that the idea for the rebirth of community theatre and Alexander City had been with her since the Ilers moved here three years ago. “When we moved here three years ago, right away we thought (community theatre) would be a great thing for this town,” Iler said. “We started just asking around to see how receptive people might be to the idea and we were overwhelmed with the response. We decided that we would do a play for Sun Festival and just test the waters and it’s just taken off.” “A Very Rich Woman,” by Ruth Gordon is the “watertesting” production Iler spoke of. ACT II will perform the play, a three-act comedy, in conjunction with Sun Festival on Tuesday and Friday, July 21 and 24, at 7 p.m. at the Central Alabama Community College Auditorium. Upcycle Down, proposed by Doug and Elizabeth Roberts, would “offer a brick-and-mortar storefront point of contact, sales and building repurposed, salvaged, vintage and recycled furniture and home wares with a strong emphasis on collaborating with other similar businesspeople, vendors and craftsmen.” The shop would offer such items as furniture, decorative items, lake- and outdoors-themed products and handcrafted goods. According to the Roberts’ application, ‘the name of the initial business would be Upcycle in order to communicate the primary purpose of the store: making beautiful new items from older and natural resources that might otherwise eventually become unused or refuse.” The store would “provide a common market for these items in the downtown area and pique interest in local artisanship,” the Roberts’ wrote. “One of the things that we see is a lot of interest in repurposing of materials to upgrade them into something better and nicer that people can use,” said Doug Roberts. “We started doing this on a personal scale an began to see a lot of interest in it throughout the community and via the Internet on sites like Facebook and Pinterest as well as on HGTV (Home and Garden Television). “So when we read about the Missing Piece competition, we thought, ‘Let’s jump on this and see if we can make it work.’” In addition to selling the repurposed items as “upcycled” items, Roberts said the store would also sell items that had been “downcycled,” deconstructed for repurposing. “Maybe someone walks in and sees a cool table made out of oak pallets and thinks they want to make one of their own. Well, we can provide them with the materials to do just that.” A final element of the business, Roberts said, would be a workshop visible to customers. “People love to watch people make things, create things, especially if they’re creating an item for them. The visible workshop would allow customers to watch and learn, too.” The Coffee Corner was proposed by Mary Elizabeth Vardaman who, along with her husband, owns and operates Top Flight Gymnastics and Cheer on Cherokee Road. In her application, Vardaman said

continued from page 1 she wants “to create an environment where all age groups can come in and enjoy quality products that you can’t currently get in Alexander City.” The Coffee Corner would not only be a coffee shop and gathering place, but would also roast its own coffees for use and sale and will sell pastries baked fresh daily, bagels, croissants and healthy sandwiches, like chicken salad and tuna salad, for lunch. “The Coffee Corner will offer a variety of pastries, sandwiches, specialty coffees and, more importantly, a pace for anyone, young or old, to hang out, socialize and study. With Central Alabama Community College a few miles down the road, local middle and high schools within walking distance and many local offices, including Russell Medical Center, The Coffee Corner will be that first stop on the way to work, a quick after-school

snack stop or that extended study location during exam week. It will also serve as a gathering location for our older crowd that like to rise a little earlier than the younger bunch, as an alternative to meeting at our local Hardee’s or fast-food joint to catch up with longtime friends. … We feel like a place that can appeal to all ages and demographics is just the ticket to revamping our downtown life. A sample menu included in Vardaman’s application includes various bagels, croissants, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, oatmeal, fruit, chicken and egg salads, various hot and cold sandwiches and approximately a dozen varieties of both hot and cold coffees and teas. Vardaman’s concept is based at least in part on Carpe Diem Coffee and Tea Co. in Mobile, where she spent almost a year as a barista.

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eports of my death have been our community, nation, and world impacted. greatly exaggerated” is an I believe the best is yet to come as we expression that derives from the explore launching a second worship service in the Arbor to go along with popular form of a longer stateour existing 9 a.m. Arbor worment by the American writer, ship service and with our 10:10 Mark Twain, which appeared in Traditions Service in the beautiful the New York Journal of 2 June sanctuary. We are also excited 1897: ‘The report of my death was to launch a college ministry and an exaggeration’. The correction worship experience with CACC was occasioned by newspaper and the community of ‘sub-30’ accounts of Twain’s being ill or young adults in our area. dead. At the time, Twain’s cousin One of the reasons I clarify my James Ross Clemens was seri- Todd Henderson, excitement for continued ministry ously ill in London, and it appears Alexander City at FUMC Alex City is that our that some reports confused him FUMC church is choosing to go back to with Samuel Langhorne Clemens the method of housing for our (Mark Twain). In the Gospel of John 12:38, the Bible pastors of using a housing allowance instead of providing a church-owned parsonage. asks, “Lord, who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord Consequently, we will be putting for sale been revealed?” (NKJV). We hear so many signs up soon on the Parrish Hills parsonreports that are later found to be inaccurate, age and I didn’t want the ‘reports of my or seem too good to be true, or too awful to death’ to be greatly exaggerated! As we are have really happened. It is our human nature clarifying in our church family, I am moving to pass along these ‘reports.’ How wonder- houses, not churches! I so look forward to our community ful is it when God’s people choose to believe and pass along the good report of the Lord!? believing the report of the Lord and linkI find it amusing how so often ‘reports’ ing arms and hearts and heads together to can be told and are so very incorrect. In light love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and of this reality, I thought it may be helpful to strength and to work and worship and play clarify and state my own personal excite- together to be a blessing to our community ment to be returning for my fourth year and world. of ministry at the First United Methodist Dr. Todd Henderson is the senior minChurch of Alexander City. God has so richly blessed me and the church as we ister at First United Methodist Church of have shared in ministry together seeing God Alexander City and writes a religion column glorified, disciples of Jesus being made, and for The Outlook. This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!

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Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442

Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748

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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.

Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685

New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390

Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton

Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community

New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942

Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City

The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513

New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510

Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820

Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433

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New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635

Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180

New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville

New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street

New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748

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Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville

Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408 Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798

Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City

Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904 FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton

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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 800-239-6636, ext 2205.

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. SINGING: Marshall Street Church in Alexander City will host a singing Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. featuring McCray Dove.

June 29 BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at FoodLand of Dadeville June 29 from noon until 5 p.m.

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. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING: CE&E Solutions and Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership are hosting an electronics recycling event at Dadeville High School June 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following items will be accepted: computers, radios, batteries, house and cell phones, microwaves, keyboards, power supplies, cameras, printers, copiers, game systems and equipment and more. T.V.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will be accepted. There is a $10 fee for CRTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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 256-377-2217.

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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. Bring your lawn chairs. No coolers

please. 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 4 CRUISE IN: Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cruisers will meet at Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Highway 280 July 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come in, cruise in and listen to 50s and 60s music. There will be a 50/50 pot. Call Rob Siggers at 256-7943846.

July 12 WILLOUGHBY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 12 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are welcome.

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 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.

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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 800-239-6636, ext 2205. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Tractor Supply of Alex City July 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

GOSPEL WORKSHOP: New Style Baptist Church in Nixburg is hosting the RTM 5th 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, MS. Registration fee is $35. For more information contact Rev. Richard Taylor at richardtaylormusic@gmail.com or 334-329-8696.

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THE DIPLOMATS: The Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment and Education are hosting The Diplomats and The Kellys July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Concessions start at 5 p.m. For more information go to weogufkacenter.org or call Melvin Palmer at 256-245-8885 or Margaret Thornton at 256-234-2186.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered recovery program will meet at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, beginning July 6. We will meet every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. Childcare and dinner will be provided each night. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Flint Hill Methodist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible Church with the theme of Galactic Blast beginning July 6th 9th from 5-7:30 p.m. Preschool thru 6th grade welcomed.

July 7 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: A speaker from Maxwell Air Force Base will be at the Dadeville Public Library July 7 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program.

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Roanoke, some 23 miles east of Alexander City, offers a modest selection of goods to keep you from going to town. You can find oil for your car, fishing gear, cat food, feed for your horse, toilet paper, tooth brush and tooth paste, aspirin, Pepto, canned food, sardines, Beanie Weenies, the all important Vienna Sausage and don’t forget the pickled eggs, sausages, and pigs’ feet. The store brings back memories of my ‘working’ summers with my dad. You see, this store is next

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people who love each other should be able to share their lives together and have the same legal rights. Now we all can do that. That’s why this is a great country.” Alexander City’s Daniel and Brandon Wise were one of the lucky same-sex couples that were able to wed during the brief window in February opened by the federal court ruling. “It’s a monumental day for everyone who wants to marry,” Daniel Wise said. “Yes, we were fortunate enough to go to Montgomery and be married on Feb. 9, but there are people who weren’t able to and others who had to go out of state. “We are excited for them that they will have the right to be married right here in their home state of Alabama. It’s definitely a great day.” Alabama’s Republican state officials reacted unanimously with disappointment. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said that while the court ruled otherwise, he still believes in the traditional one-man-one-woman definition of marriage. “I have always believed in the Biblical definition of marriage as being between one man and one woman,” Bentley said. “That definition has been deeply rooted in our society for thousands of years. Regardless of today’s ruling by the Supreme Court, I still believe in a one man and one woman definition

door to the old Daviston School where dad would be working, getting it ready for the next school year as maintenance supervisor for county schools. At lunch, we would sometimes walk in to get fresh quarter inch slabs from that stick of Bryan’s bologna in the cooler to complement the white bread, mayo, mustard, tomato and the occasional Vidalia onion brought from home that morning. We would sit under a shade tree, watching the traffic go by as the juice from that tomato-mayon-

naise mixture dripped from our elbows. There’s just something about that combination that never gets old. I miss stopping in those old country stores. Maybe I miss the memories, maybe it’s the friendliness, but I don’t mind that the selection is limited. Now that I found that the Daviston Country Store is still open, I might just have to take a little longer at lunch to get some more quarter inch slabs from that stick of bologna and ride those county roads.

of marriage. The people of Alabama also voted to define marriage as between a man and a woman. I always respect the people’s vote and I am disappointed that the Supreme Court has disregarded the choice made by the people of Alabama in its decision today.” Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange also voiced his disagreement with the Supreme Court opinion, but acknowledged that it is now the “law of the land,” but that he expected a shift in focus to “religious liberty,” which was controversially embodied in Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, signed into law earlier this year. “While I do not agree with the opinion of the majority of the justices in their decision, I acknowledge that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling is now the law of the land,” said Strange. “Short of the passage of a Constitutional Amendment protecting marriage as between one man and one woman, the U.S. Supreme Court has the final say. “But while the states are now required to recognize same-sex marriage, I expect the focus will now turn to the exercise of one’s religious liberty. I will continue to defend the religious liberties of Alabamians and ensure that people and businesses honoring their religious beliefs are protected.” Human Rights Coalition Alabama State Director Patricia Todd termed the ruling “momentous” and called on Bentley and Strange to immediately implement the Supreme Court’s ruling. “This is a momentous day for the LGBT community,

both here in Alabama and nationwide. After months of turmoil, justice has won out,” said Todd. “Couples in Alabama have waited too long for this day, and we call on Governor Bentley, Attorney General Strange and all officials in our state to ensure that this ruling is fully implemented at every level immediately.” Dr. Matt Haines of Sixth Street Baptist Church said that seeing the courts redefine marriage is troubling, but hopes that Christians can still act with love in wake of the decision. “As a Christ-follower, I am deeply grieved by the decision of the United States Supreme Court today, not only because its attempt to redefine the biblical institution of marriage, but also because of it has chosen to ignore the wishes and decisions of free citizens residing in sovereign states,” Haines said “That being said, the hope of Christians is not found in cultural approval or the affirmation of human courts, but in the transformational power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. God himself is love and His love won not on a courthouse steps, but at the foot of a cross on Calvary. My prayer and appeal is that all of us who claim allegiance to Jesus Christ would commit to clearly and lovingly demonstrate the beauty of the gospel through our personal marriages to our neighbors who may disagree with us.” The high court’s dissenters – Samuel Alito, Chief Justice John Roberts, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas – all wrote separate opinions.

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Police Blotter TALLAPOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT June 25  A resident of Tank Road in Alexander City, filed a report for disorderly conduct.  Curtis Brown III of McKelvey Street in Dadeville, was arrested on a failure to pay criminal trespass 3rd and was transported to the county jail.  A resident of Nolen Drive in Alexander City, filed a report for domestic violence harassment.  A resident of Powers Avenue in Tallassee, filed a report for reckless endangerment.

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 John Steven Moore of Sylacauga was arrested at the Talladega County Jail on warrants for probation revocation trafficking marijuana and transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail.  A resident of Olona

49 South in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.  Timothy Burch a resident of Tank Road in Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence.

Drive, Dadeville filed a report for theft of property.

June 23

 Savannah Hartzog of 3rd Avenue NW in Minnesota, was arrested for domestic violence harassment.  A resident of Cardinal Heights filed a report for private property accident.  A resident on Mullican Road filed a report for domestic violence assault.

June 21

 Glenntavius Edwards of Mallory Circle in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear warrant for child support and was transported to the county jail.  Tristan Goodson of Lee Road 742 in Salem was arrested on a failure to com-

June 22

 Richard Gray of Shug Jordan Parkway in Auburn was arrested on two grand jury indictments.  A resident of Shadow Point in Dadeville filed a report for theft.  A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.  A resident of Herren Camp Road in Dadeville, filed a report for criminal trespass.  A resident of Highway

ply warrant for possession/ receiving controlled substance and was transported to the county jail.

June 20

 A resident of Gammils Store Road in Tallassee filed a report for criminal mischief.  A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief and allowing livestock to run at large.  A resident of County Road 89 South in Camp Hill filed a report for domestic violence simple assault.

 Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.  Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.  Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.  Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.  Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.  Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of

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June 17

 A resident of Main Street in Jackson Gap filed a report for harassment.  Christopher Clardy of Rocksprings Road in Jacksons Gap was arrested for attempting to elude and resisting arrest  A resident on Rocksprings Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal trespass.

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June 19

 A resident of Harbor View Blvd filed a report for theft of lost property.  Nathaniel Norris of Fishpond Road in Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear probation possession of a forged instrument and was transported to the county jail.  Lucas Gray of North Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on six warrants for probation revocation of breaking and entering vehicle, breaking

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MAJOR LEAGUE LESSONS Graveman finding success, building confidence in the majors By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

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Oakland Athletics pitcher Kendall Graveman prepares to deliver a pitch during a game against the San Diego Padres on June 18, 2015. Graveman is 4-4 on the season with a 3.85 ERA.

With the season nearing the halfway point, Oakland Athletics pitcher and Alexander City native Kendall Graveman has continued to find new lessons each time he’s taken the mound. In 11 starts, the 24-year-old starting pitcher has a 4-4 record with a 3.86 ERA and 41 strikeouts. After a slow start to the season, the Athletics entered the weekend with a 34-41 record. Graveman said that confidence is making a difference in his own performance, but he thinks that’s why the A’s are nearing .500 for the first time this season as well. “I know for me, I’m gaining some confidence, especially since I came back up from AAA,” Graveman said. “A lot of that comes with experience, being in pressure situations and having some success. It can be getting a big out or a win, but I’m experiencing some success and I’m working to build that and learn with every pitch I throw.” He said the same thing is true with the team. The A’s struggled defensively and at the plate early in the year. He said the last three weeks, the confidence seems to be contagious. “We had a lot of people who hadn’t played a lot of games together as a group,” Graveman said. “It takes some time to pull all that together. But slowly you get a big defensive play, or a clutch hit that leads to a win and you develop some momentum. We are seeing that now and hopefully it will continue into the second half of the season. It’s just a blessing and honor to be a part of this team.” Graveman said another part of his transformation is learning from those around him. “It has been a learning process,” Graveman said. “As long as I play this game, I learn something every day and with every pitch. Early in the year I wasn’t challenging hitters. But it helped in working with the two catchers and being able to communicate on what to throw. Sometimes you think you know what you want to do, but I’m finding working with them, from hitter to hitter, game to game, we are having better success. That’s where the confidence comes from. I am challenging people early in the count with my pitch, running it up there and telling them to hit it if they can.” Graveman added that part of the transition from last year to now has been overcoming the wow-factor of facing stars he used to look up to as a child. “At the first of the year, looking back, I was just out there trying to get outs,” Graveman said. “You are doing that facing guys that you watched in the big leagues when you were in high school. Doing that, I wasn’t as focused as I should have been. Slowly you learn to ignore the name on the back of the jersey and concentrate on pounding the mitt on every pitch and sitting them down.” Graveman’s next start is scheduled for Monday at home against the Colorado Rockies at 9:05 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Lake Martin Slalom Championship, clinic set for today By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

Some of the best slalom skiers in the nation will descend on Lake Martin today. Russell Marine is hosting its fifth annual Lake Martin Slalom Championship today with a slalom clinic at 7 a.m. and competition following that. Don Kelley, who is helping sponsor the event through the Russell Marine Ski Team, said the clinic is for those looking to learn more about slalom and the competition itself will include 15 competitors who are among the best in the state and the nation. “It’s broken up into two parts. The first part is a clinic where a few of us will coach those at the beginner level,” Kelley said. “Then there’s the competition, which actually runs a little faster

than the clinic.” The clinic will be taught by the Russell Marine Ski team, which includes U.S. Senior World Team Member and Alabama state record holder, Bob Schouten, and state champions and nationally ranked competitors, Joseph Schouten and Payton Phillips. Spectators are welcome for the competition, as boaters can simply go to Parker Creek and others can take a ferry from Kowaliga Marina. “If they have a boat, they can come over to the Parker Creek area, anchor down and watch. There’s a ski course that’s been on that small slough for about 40 years,” Kelley said. “The shuttles that will take spectators and competitors will come from Kowaliga Marina and take them to Parker Creek.”

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Alabama state record holder Bob Schouten will be one of the competitors and clinic teachers at today’s Lake Martin Slalom Championship.