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Owners: Goats will be on island next year Stacie said the support has come from everywhere. “It has not just been locals calling to support the goats,” she said. “People have been calling from all After an outpouring of support following announcements on social media posts and news sto- over asking how to help.” Over the last several years, the idea has been ries this would be the last year of the goats on Goat floated around about them not coming back because Island, owners Ricky and Stacie Baker announced of the costs involved and the lack of control of pet Wednesday afternoon they would be back. “We decided they will be back next year,” Stacie owners bringing dogs to the island. Often the dogs have been allowed to run the island and chase the said. “We just decided because there has been such goats despite posted signs prohibiting dogs. To super support we would let them stay.” Stacie explained there are ways for people to help escape the dogs, the goats run and sometimes into the water where they drown. care for the goats. Stacie said some of the goats on the island have “There is a donation box on the island,” she said. died this year but declined to say why. “Unsaltedwaters.com is selling T-shirts where half “We have 13 goats there now,” she said. “We lost the profit goes to the care of the goats. There will See GOATS • Page 3 also be a Paypal account set soon for the effort.”
Owners Ricky and Stacie Baker announced Wednesday afternoon the goats will return to Goat Island next year due to the support shown by the community.
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THE BIG FINALE:
Blood donors critically needed Aug. 13 drive to give residents chance to donate in crisis
Mamie’s Place wraps up summer reading program
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Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood See BLOOD • Page 3
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A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) was introduced to the United Jones States Senate Wednesday that would delay See TARIFFS • Page 3
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Dr. Wags from MainStreet Family Urgent Care takes the time to celebrate the end of the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library summer reading program with participants.
rapping up the 2018 “Libraries Rock” summer reading program, the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library staff held their annual summer reading finale event Thursday morning at the Sportplex gym in Alexander City, welcoming participants to a few hours of fun and excitement in celebration for their dedication to reading lots of good books over the course of the program. “We try to do something nice to wrap it all up and let the kids have some fun,” Library Director Amy Huff said. “This is a reward for all of the reading they’ve done over the summer.” Two bouncy houses were set up inside the gym, while outside, a Kona Ice truck and a trackless train from Ballard Party Rentals waited for the children to enjoy. Along with all of the fun activities, information tables regarding See READING • Page 3
Dadeville City Council plans for city hall repairs By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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Following the recent completion of renovation work at the Dadeville Police Department building, the Dadeville City Council began to move forward with another repair job on a city facility. Due to some issues with the roof and siding, Dadeville City Hall is in need of some repair work to correct the situation. Councilman Dick Harrelson said he felt putting together a committee that will devise a plan for all the bid will entail was important for getting the job done right. Mayor Wayne Smith agreed with this idea, and suggested Harrelson chair the committee, along with finding another member of the council to
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Residents wrap up summer with kayaking Kayakers put in at the boat ramp at Horseshoe Bend National Military Park Wednesday afternoon. For more photos of area residents wrapping up the summer with some kayaking, see Page 7.
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