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By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Ebenezer District Worship Center is a total loss after a fire caused by a possible lightning strike as storms passed through Camp Hill late Friday afternoon.

Neighbors said they heard a loud boom following lightning at about 5:20 p.m. Camp Hill Police Chief Danny Williams said they received a call around 5:40 p.m. that the facility was on fire.

As firefighters arrived, fire had already destroyed much of the center portion of the building where the electrical service enters the structure.

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Man and his grandson walk away unharmed from fiery plane crash in Alexander City

Smith on board as new NJROTC instructor

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

Since the Alexander City Board of Education accepted the resignation of Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC Instructor Captain Matthew Leahey at the February board meeting, the job opened up for any Navy personnel on the verge of retiring from active duty.

Ready to fill the role of unit instructor, Lieutenant Smith Commander Ben Smith has been in Alexander City for the past several weeks, getting ready to lead the unit in the upcoming school year and beyond.

“We’re thrilled to have him come aboard,” Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “The JROTC gives our students another opportunity to be successful. It’s good to have someone of his caliber coming in.”

“Our Navy JROTC program See SMITH • Page 3

hey lived!

In a scene suited for a Subaru television commercial, a pilot and his young passenger walked away physically unharmed Sunday morning after the single engine plane they were in crashed and burst into flames near Highway 280 just beside Taco Bell in Alexander City.

Mike Baudhuin and his 10-year-old grandson Lucas Trevisan had left Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Georgia and were on approach to Russell Field in Alexander City.

“We were preparing to approach the airport here and reduced power,” Baudhuin said.

“But the engine shut down at that point. That all started about 5 miles out so I started scrambling, hoping I could make it on to the airport. But as you see we didn’t quite make it.”

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Mike Baudhuin, top left, and his 10-year-old grandson Lucas Trevisan walked away physically unharmed after their plane crashed and burst into flames near Highway 280 just beside Taco Bell in Alexander City Sunday morning.

“It’s a miracle. You see that plane there burning and it’s hard to believe they didn’t even have a scratch.”

— Jim Nabors Alexander City mayor

Camping event kicks off July 4 activities for Wind Creek, area

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

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Local amateur radio club has exciting Field Day event Members from the Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club gathered at the airport pavilion in Alexander City Saturday to take part in the annual Field Day event sponsored by the American Radio Relay League. Using a portable generator and easily erected antennae to power the equipment and send out a signal, the group members gathered around one of two radios talking to other amateur radio operators around the country while logging contacts on specialized computer software. For more photos and information, see Page 9.

Wind Creek is hosting its first ever Great Outdoors Day to kick off the Fourth of July Weekend.

The day will be filled with activities and demonstrations on how to enjoy the outdoors.

“We are trying to highlight things you can do in the park like camping, boating and archery,” Wind Creek’s Marijean Hadley said.

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In addition to the camper and boat, Hadley said there will be archery and kayak training, an inflatable for children, a birds of prey program, help with fishing and a Dutch oven demonstration.

But don’t worry.

Things will be stretched out from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with multiple demonstration times.

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DEAR ABBY: I am 32 and in a relationship with a 31-year-old single mother.

Her son, “Steven,” is 7. Her daughter, “Jessica,” is 15.

I am a stay-at-home dad.

Both kids refer to me as “Dad,” as I have been a part of Steven’s life more than his (incarcerated) dad has ever been. Because I am a stay-athome dad, this means I take Steven to various professional appointments, doctors, including a psychiatrist for ADHD, the dentist and various sports activities.

I was informed three weeks ago Jessica is pregnant.

When I take our boy for doctor’s visits, they always want guarantor information, and I always sign. But after a recent checkup of his, I called for results and was outright lied to -- “We don’t have the results back” -- and Jessica’s doctor said they can’t release any information to me.

Abby, I’m in this for the long haul. If doctors will let me sign to pay their medical expenses but I can’t have the results, what can I do? --

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STAY-AT-HOME-DAD DEAR “DAD”: A guarantor is different from a legal guardian or parent. Have their mother call the doctors and request the information so she can share it with you.

And if you haven’t suggested to Jessica’s mother that her daughter should be put on long-acting birth control, I think the time has come.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved into our dream home and invited my family over to see it. My sister noticed that the house had been designed to be handicapped accessible. We confirmed that it had been built by an elderly couple. The doors and walkways are larger than normal, there are handrails in the bathroom, a seat in the shower, etc. She went on to

say that we shouldn’t have purchased the house because we were “taking it from someone who may have needed it.” Then she compared us to someone who parks in a handicap parking space without a permit.

The thought had never occurred to me. I loved the openness of the floor plan; it was a huge selling point for me. The house is within walking distance of my work and had been on the market for two years. The sellers were thrilled to have someone finally buy it. The community has been nothing but welcoming to us and seems glad to have a nice family move into a home that was built by muchloved neighbors. Should we have passed on it and continued our search? -- DREAM HOME OWNER IN KANSAS DEAR OWNER: Of course not! The house served the needs of the couple who built it. Now it is yours and doing the same for you and your family. Enjoy it! And the next time your jealous sister brings up the subject -- we both

know she will -- hand her an antacid tablet and talk about something else.

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who I suspect has a mental problem. I wonder if it may be a disease of some kind. No matter what I talk about -- what I’ve done, who I know or what I have -- she one-ups me by saying she has done or had the same thing. It really grates on my nerves. Do you think it’s a habit or a disease? -OUTDONE IN WASHINGTON DEAR OUTDONE: It’s not a disease, but an obnoxious habit. The “cure” may be to tell the woman how what she’s doing makes you feel.

The result will be that she either stops trying to top you or ends the friendship. Either one will be a relief.

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Obituaries Mr. Fred Peters 1934 - 2018

Mr. Cortez Goffer Mr. Cortez Goffer 29 of Alexander City, AL died on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Montgomery, AL. Final arrangements pending.

Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

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Funeral Service for Mr. Fred Peters, 84, of Hackneyville, Alabama, will be Monday, June 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Harris and Rev. Roger Green will officiate.

Burial will follow in the Old Providence Baptist Church Cemetery with honors being provided by the Alexander City Veteran’s Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Peters passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018 at his residence. He was born on May 1, 1934 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to James Robert Peters and Maude Bell Peters. He was an active member of Family Worship Center. Mr. Peters was a very devoted family man who loved the Lord. He enjoyed spending time watching his great-granddaughters playing softball, playing dominos and in his earlier days, racing dirt track cars.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ella Jean Peters of Hackneyville; daughters, Rhonda Johnson (Jeremiah) of Hackneyville, Regina Alford of Hackneyville; grandchildren, Tonya Kelley (Jason), Shana Peters, Freddie Alford (Heather), Jacie Alford, Scotty Price (Brittany) , Nick Price (Megan), Dixie Johnson; great-grandchildren, Payton Kelley, Ansley Peters, Marli Price, Sophie Price, Brynlee Alford, Brix Alford; daughter-in-law, Martha Peters; sisters-in-law, Shirley Peters, Glenda Peters, Betty Baker; brother-in-law, James Wayne Baker and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rodney Peters; sisters, Mary Yates, Edna Dunn, Lurline Coker, JoAnn Miliam, Ollie Mann and brothers, Jerrell, Olin , Owens, Jack N. and Vince Peters.

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gives our students many opportunities to learn how to be a leader, patriot, competitor, community and school servant,” BRHS Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson said. “Finding the right person with not only the military background but the demeanor to work with our students is a hard process. We feel that Lt. Cmdr. Smith fits everything we are looking for to assist (Petty Officer) Ron Rowe with our program.”

“This allows me to keep doing the same sort of thing I enjoyed doing while on active duty, mentoring young people and teaching them to be their best,” Smith said. “This is my first JROTC position, and I’m very excited about this opportunity. I’m really excited for getting to do this, meeting the cadets and seeing what they are able to achieve.”

After spending 20 years as an active duty member of the United States Navy, Smith said he hadn’t necessarily been looking specifically at becom-

ing a JROTC instructor, but he knew the position at Benjamin Russell was open and one of his superior officers suggested applying for the position.

Having been on site for approximately three weeks now, Smith said he met with Leahey early on, who had prepared a great deal of information about the unit and its activities for Smith.

“I knew that serving as a JROTC instructor was always a good option when I retired,” Smith said. “This was a perfect fit, and everything just fell into place.”

For the upcoming school year, Smith said he plans on keeping the same events and activities the unit participated in last year on the schedule instead of coming in and making drastic changes from the get-go. He wants to keep the unit involved in a multitude of community service events, but he also wants to make sure the cadets are active in other ways as

well. While some things on the unit calendar may change over time, Smith said these will be carefully reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Looking both at the immediate future and at school years on the horizon, Smith said his goal is to be able to meet the program objectives for the unit, while also passing on the quality traits and characteristics the JROTC seeks to instill in cadets, including discipline and respect. Smith wants to make sure he gets across to his students that the American Dream is alive and well and, while not everything may fall into place exactly how they want it to, working hard and having a good sense of integrity will go a long way towards helping them achieve their goals in life.

“The more graduating seniors I can get that across to, the more successful I think we’ll be,” Smith said. “I’d like to see the number of students graduating from here and leaving with a defi-

nite plan for their lives, whether it be college, the military or a career, go up.

“I also want to be a positive role model for my students, as well as being a confidante, someone they can trust.”

Though changing instructors in any subject can sometimes be a difficult transition, there can be little doubt that the Navy JROTC at Benjamin Russell will be in good hands under the supervision of Lt. Cmdr. Smith.

“It’s not always easy finding someone highly-qualified to fill a spot like this,” Cooper said. “We’re thrilled to have him coming on and joining Officer Rowe in carrying on the leadership of the JROTC at Benjamin Russell.”

“Being from Clay County, he knows the caliber of students we have at BRHS,” Wilkinson added. “We feel that Lt. Cmdr. Smith is the right fit for us and we are excited about having him on board.”

The Ebenezer District Worship Center, left, is a complete loss after a fire caused by a possible lightning strike as storms passed through Camp Hill late Friday afternoon. A vacant home, right, in Dadeville also is a total loss after it went ablaze Friday night.

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Camp Hill Fire Chief David Berry suspects lightning caused the blaze.

“There is a large hole in the concrete block at the electrical service,” Berry said Friday evening. “I will wait and let the state fire marshal confirm it.”

In addition to the Camp Hill Volunteer Department, departments from Dadeville and Ridge Grove in Chambers County responded.

Personnel from several volunteer departments responded though not paged out including Ourtown/Willow

Point and StillWaters.

If lighting was the cause of the blaze it likely came from a line of storms that passed through Tallapoosa County just after 5 p.m. Lightning could be seen to the south as firefighters tried to contain the blaze.

Later Friday night, the Dadeville Volunteer Fire Department fought a blaze on Lafayette Street. The vacant home that has stood for decades is a total loss. A line of storms passed through the area just before the blaze but the cause is not known.

Camping Hadley got the idea while visiting another state park.

“I went to one up at Desoto similar to what we are doing,” she said.

“They enjoyed the one up there. I thought it would work here.”

Everything is free but you do have to pay admission at the gate or be a camper.

If you are looking at camping at Wind Creek State Park, there are a limited number of campsites available from June 30 to July 8. Check www.alapark.com/windcreek-state-park-reservations.

Other Fourth of July Activities: Saturday, June 30

• The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash is Saturday June 30. This year’s entertainment is Ella Langley Music, a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 “Kowaliga Idol 10” winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artist The Wilson Brothers Band. Firetruck BBQ LLC will be on-site and there will be inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice of Lake Martin and much more. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $10 admission with kids under 5 free. The Big

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Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

Tuesday, July 3

• The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and is hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School.

Finding Favour is the headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening. Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

Wednesday, July 4

• The annual Blue Creek parade will start at 11 a.m. on Olana Drive at the north end of Ponder Creek Road in Dadeville and end at Niffers. To join in arrive at Olana Drive by 10 a.m. For more information contact Mickey Forbus at 334-329-0905.

The annual Russell Marine boat parade will start at Kowaliga and go to Children’s Harbor at 10 a.m. Call Kowaliga Marina at 334-857-2111 or any Russell Marina to register.

• Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a July 4 celebration beginning at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with special music. Then things move outside for food, fun and fellowship.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fireworks show

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hen you think about it, the only person responsible for your happiness is you.

At times, it may be a tough pill to swallow with all of life’s apparent obligations like thinking you have to keep up with the Joneses. Why didn’t I get the raise or bonus?

So we have a few suggestions as to how to retake control of happiness.

Be like a child. Stop thinking about things too deeply and live in the moment. It is all right not to know all the answers.

Don’t compare yourself.

We see our neighbors taking a trip or buying a new vehicle.

Don’t worry about it. Comparing your life to someone else’s won’t do anything but rob your joy.

Stop worrying about others’ impression of you.

We are not saying you can do whatever you want without consequences, but don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t worry if you didn’t get to mow your lawn this week. Get it next week.

What other people think of you is none of your business. The worry will bring you down. Let it go.

Right your wrongs.

Making peace with your past might open doors for your future.

An apology goes a long way.

This also leads to the next suggestion: time heals almost everything.

In the moment, two people might have a huge disagreement but days, months or even years from now, things will settle down. A quick conversation and the two of you might laugh at that disagreement over petty stuff.

Don’t fret over not knowing.

We would all like to know the answer to everything. How to cure cancer. How to have whatever it is we want. Don’t worry about it.

It’s all right not to know all the answers.

Lastly, smile.

It might be the easiest of all to do.

Smile because you don’t have all the problems of the world.

Smile. It could be a simple act to brighten another person’s day.

Smile. It is less taxing on the body than frowning.

t is a lot harder than I expected.”

I’m riding in a small black Honda along well-lit streets of a large city. The Uber driver is young, polite, and borderline shy. The car is clean and well kept.

She is in her early 20s, born in Saudi Arabia, and relocated from South Africa with her mother a few years ago.

I ask her about her thoughts of living in America and how it compares to what she expected.

“When I first arrived, everything was so beautiful, clean, and exciting. There is everything in America,” she said. “But then I found out how much it costs to live here and you have to work hard all the time.”

She tells me she is in school to be a radiologist and drives when she is not studying or in class.

She and her mother came to the US together. Soon afterwards, her mother became ill and passed. The bright light in both her voice and eyes dims. I ask about her car, hoping to bring her back.

“I was a waitress for two years and saved all my tip money – cash money.

LEONARD WOOLSEY Columnist Each night I’d come home and careful stack the dollar bills with the others until I had enough to buy this car,” she said. The spark, reignited by pride, returns to her voice and eyes.

She tells me about how a friend took her to a local auto auction.

“Guess how much I paid for this car,” she said. She is proud.

I toss out a number.

“Ten thousand,” I said.

She looks over, flashes a full, prideful smile.

“No, only $7,000.”

She is beautiful from the inside out – her spirit and commitment to make a life for herself in her adopted homeland. She tells me about how hard her studies are and I remind her they are supposed to be.

“If you’re my radiologist I want you to get it right,” I said.

She tells me of how she has traveled to California – her accent making the word melodic and magical.

“San Francisco is beautiful,” she said. “I

want to one day live there.”

She can’t be much older than my 23-year old daughter, but she is in a different world – one where she lives without the safety net of parents in the background. Each decision carriers the potential for making a broader life change, each action she makes potentially leading to a dramatic change in her delicate ecosystem, her schooling, and future. I can’t help but admire her for her maturity.

As we drive she is even-tempered, never barking at other drivers, and exceedingly polite. To her, inside her car is an extension of who she is – and how she wishes for the world surrounding her to be.

We pull up to the curb and I exit the car. I wish her well on her studies and her dreams of California.

As the car pulls away I know, eventually, she will find her way west and the American Dream.

Leonard Woolsey is president and publisher of The Galveston County Daily News and a nationally syndicated columnist.

Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General.

He was appointed in 2017 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.

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.

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 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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—Jeremiah 23:24

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I just read Ms. Palfrey’s editorial and felt I must respond. First off, these people are attempting to enter our country ILLEGALLY! What part of illegal do you not understand?

Ms. Palfrey, you cite the Statue of Liberty and the quote on the statue.

There is nothing on that statue that states you can break the law and enter our country illegally.

Instead of demonizing the leaders of our country whose jobs are to uphold the laws of our nation, you should demonize the people responsible for bringing these children to our border in the first place – the PARENTS! What right-minded caring parent would subject their children to these conditions?

Ms. Palfrey, the pictures the fake news put out have already been proven to have been taken during the Obama administration.

That’s right, children were put into cages separated from their parents by the Obama administration.

In typical Democrat fashion, you have allowed your emotions to override your good sense.

During the first two years of the first Obama administration, the Democrats had a super majority in Congress and had the opportunity to fix the immigration issue and what did the Democrats do?

Nothing! The only legislation passed was Obamacare, which is currently turning into the train wreck it was predicted to turn into.

I agree the immigration issue needs to be fixed.

Currently the number of work visas are limited.

My solution is to issue

as many work permits as needed. Charge $500 dollars for each annually.

This would solve two immigration issues.

This would decriminalize a majority of the workers allowing them to exist in the open without being abused by unscrupulous employers or law enforcement. This practice would also allow annual documentation of immigrant workers who would then pay taxes and guess who just paid for the wall?

Thank you for your time.

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Fireworks Bash returns June 30 The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash will be Saturday, June 30. This year’s entertainment will include Ella Langley Music, a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 ‘Kowaliga Idol 10’ winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artists The Wilson Brothers Band. Firetruck BBQ LLC will be on site and there will be inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice of Lake Martin and much more. Gates will open at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 and kids under 5 are free. The Big Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Faith Temple is hosting Vacation Bible School “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity” June 25-29 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for ages K-4 through sixth grade.

CELEBRATION: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a July 4 celebration beginning at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary with special music. Then things move outside for food, fun and fellowship.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the fireworks show at dark. Everything is free.

hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

June 28-30

Sunday, July 8

CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus.

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Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Hackneyville God’s House Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for all ages June 28-30. Thursday and Friday’s programs will be held nightly from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday’s program will be from 3 to 6 p.m. with a commencement to follow.

The church is located at 9234 Highway 63 North in Alexander City or downtown Hackneyville.

Friday, June 29

FRIDAY ON THE GREEN: Kyle Wilson will be performing at Russell Crossroads from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Friday on the Green.

Saturday, June 30

GREAT OUTDOORS DAY: Wind Creek State Park is hosting a Great Outdoors Day. There will be Dutch oven demonstrations, boat rides, birds of prey programs along with archery and kayak training. There will also be a bounce house for children. A hiking tour and tips on camping will be demonstrated with a tour of an RV and boat.

Park entry fees are charged at $5 for adults and $2 for children and seniors.

FIREWORKS BASH: The 6th Annual Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department Fireworks Bash is Saturday June 30. This year’s entertainment is Ella Langley Music a singer and songwriter from Hope Hull, an appearance from the 2018 “Kowaliga Idol 10” winner Ashley Jackson and CMT Break Out artist The Wilson Brothers Band. Firetruck BBQ LLC will be on-site and there will be inflatables for the kids, Kona Ice of Lake Martin and much more. Gates open at 4 p.m. and admission is $10 admission with kids under 5 free. The Big Green Egg raffle returns again and don’t forget T-shirts are available to purchase.

Sunday, July 1

CHURCH MEMORIAL: The Almighty God Baptist Church is hosting a church memorial service at 2:30 p.m.

The guest minister will be Rev. Roosevelt Gregory of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. Lorenzo Caldwell is the pastor of Almighty God Baptist Church.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

Tuesday, July 3

CELEBRATE FREEDOM: The 14th Annual Alexander City Celebrate Freedom is July 3 and his hosted by Marshall Street Church of God at the band practice field in front of Benjamin Russell High School. Finding Favour is headline music act with 49 North and Vy Moon opening. Music starts at 6 p.m. and fireworks will finish the night.

Wednesday, July 4

FAMILY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 8 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are invited.

July 9-13

EARLY ROSE DISTRICT CONGRESS: The 59th Annual Session of the Early Rose District Congress of Christian Education is July 9-13 at 9 a.m. daily at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

July 12-14

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Family Worship Center is hosting Game On, Vacation Bible School July 12-14 for ages 3 through teens. July 12 and 13 will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and July 14 will be from 9 a.m. to noon.

Tony Harris is pastor of Family Worship Center.

Saturday, July 14

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club pancake breakfast is July 14 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is $6 a plate, eat-in or carry out.

MARKET ON THE HILL: Artisans will display and sell their handmade items at Market on the Hill next to the Good News Baptist Church on Highway 280 in Jacksons Gap. There will also be face painting, prizes and awards. All pre-registered vendors are eligible to receive a $100 Hobby Lobby gift card.

For more information call 256-8279857 or email at frslatter@gmail.com

Sunday, July 15

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services July 15 at 11 a.m. with a covered dish to follow.

The church is located at 3610 Dudleyville Road in Dadeville. Rev. John Marks will deliver the message.

July 15-17

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-17 at 5 p.m. daily. The theme is “God First” and a closing ceremony will be Sunday, July 22 at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

July 16-17

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days July 16-17. Dumpsters will be located at the Alex City Annex at 395 Lee Street, Double Bridges on Highway 63, the Old Daviston School on Highway 22, Youngs Ferry Road at Mullican and Gibson roads and the Union Community Center at 4191 Highway 50. Dumpsters will be available at no charge to residents.

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THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

Sunday, October 29

FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

The public is invited.

Ongoing Events

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-7491134 or andreapeacock60@gmail. com.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m.

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Towery art show enters final week at Gallery 128 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Sarah Carlisle Towery’s lifetime of art inspired many of Alexander City’s artists.

A rare and possibly final public showing of her work is currently on display at Emporium Wine’s Gallery 128.

Towery was not just an artist but also a teacher. Her kindergarten classes nurtured creativity and encouraged scores of local children – who are now adults – to excel. As an artist, she shared her talent and stimulated creativity at every turn.

Towery died in 2007 at the age of 96.

She is remembered for her lifelong love of art, her teaching and the quality of her life and her work.

“Her art and her journey as an artist are what this exhibit is all about,” gallery owner Henry Foy said. “It is rare that we get to see a body of work that spans 60 years. For those of us who were influenced by her, either personally or through her art, this is a very special tribute. Her contribution to this community as a teacher and an artist cannot be overstated.

“We are honored to have this show in our gallery. We chose the sealed-bid process to preserve the integrity of the art rather than an open auction or silent auction where the bidding becomes the center of attention. This type of auction also allows more people to participate and to offer bids based on their own appraisal.”

Gallery 128 is a unique exhibition space that is part of Emporium Wine, East Alabama’s premier wine shop in downtown Alexander City. The Sarah Carlisle Towery “Finale” is on display at 128 Calhoun Street for the remainder of June. Store hours are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. For more information call Emporium Wine at 256-212-9463.

An overview of the show may be found in the current issue of Lake Martin Living. which has also has a history of promoting art and creativity in the community. In addition to hosting a workshop for The Sarah Carlisle Towery/Alabama Art Colony in August, Gallery 128 will again present the Lake Martin Living Cover Contest in October.

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This painting is one of the many pieces of the late local artist Sarah Carlisle Towery’s work that is on display at Emporium Wine’s Gallery 128.

LMARC holds Field Day event Photos by Donald Campbell Part of the 24-hour Field Day event is to see how many other operators each group can make contact with, while also testing the operators’ abilities to set up and be on the air in case of an issue like a natural disaster. While on the air, LMARC members were able to make contact with amateur radio operators from as close by as Florida and as far away as Texas, Vermont and the Canadian province of Ontario.

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Plane airport, Baudhuin realized he wasn’t going to make it and looked for a clearing. He saw the field near the former Russell new No. 1 building and the roadway. It appeared the plane clipped some trees and then powerlines adjacent to the road, crashing the plane to the ground.

Baudhuin and his grandson were able to get out of the plane before the flames flared up.

Alexander City Fire Department, Alexander City Police Department, Alexander City Light and Power, Tallapoosa County Alabama State Troopers, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Tallapoosa County EMA, Alexander City Public Works and even a Jackson’s Gap unit all responded to the scene.

The first call came in at 9:32 a.m. Sunday and power was knocked out to some in the area and flickered in many spots across the city. Power was restored to all

by Taco Bell within an hour and service to that business was back up before the lunch rush.

The powerlines that were trapped beneath the plane were still live and firefighters had to wait until they were taken down before extinguishing the fames. Airport Administrator Mike Smith was at the scene making sure Baudhuin and his passenger were OK and to begin a report on the crash.

Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors also came to scene to make sure first-responders and those in the crash had everything they needed.

“It’s a miracle,” Nabors said.

“You see that plane there burning and it’s hard to believe they didn’t even have a scratch. They are fine and calm. If that were me, they’d have me at the hospital treating me for a heart attack.”

Baudhuin, who was a commercial pilot, was thankful to be alive. He downplayed his skill in getting the plane down in a place where there were no structures.

“I don’t know how skillful I am,” Baudhuin said. “A skilled pilot would have been able to land it without his plane ending up like this one – sitting there burning.”

The plane was a Van’s RV-7A, a popular single engine, two-seat, kit-built aircraft. The plane, which comes with a fuel capacity of about 20 gallons, was equipped with a YIO-360-M1B engine that gives a pilot about 200 horsepower. This experimental aircraft was a 2017 model, so new it hadn’t even been painted yet.

The Federal Aviation Administration dispatched a team to the site as well. Monday morning officials said that the crash was still under investigation and preliminary report is typically complete within about 90 days.

FAA records show the plane was registered last December and Baudhuin said it had been serviced Saturday in Peachtree City.

Trevisan was in incredibly good spirits despite the ordeal.

“I don’t think I will be flying for a while,” Trevisan said.

The two had been on their way to the area to spend time at the family’s house on Lake Martin.

After the flames had been doused, Baudhuin took pictures with his grandson amid the wreckage to document a story that will surely be one told in the family for a long, long time.

“Just another day with Pop,” Baudhuin said. “It may be a while before his mom lets us do this again.”

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Mike Baudhuin and his 10-yearold grandson Lucas Trevisan walked away physically unharmed after their plane crashed and burst into flames near Highway 280 just beside Taco Bell in Alexander City Sunday morning.

Above, firefighters respond on the scene of the crash. Several agencies responded including Mayor Jim Nabors and Airport Administrator Mike Smith.

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STATE CHAMPS Alex City 12U All-Stars reign supreme

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Hometown crowd watches AC youngsters lift state plaque

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Going into a state tournament as the No. 1 seed doesn’t guarantee anything. In fact, it can make the journey to a title that much harder with a target on your back.

But for Alexander City’s 12U All-Stars, their No. 1 seed was rightfully given and they proved it by winning the National Softball Association state championship with a 7-0 victory over Eclectic on Saturday night. They did so in front of a home crowd, as the 6U through 12U state tournaments were

all held in Alex City this weekend.

Eclectic had its chances, getting a pair of runners into scoring position in the first inning, but after getting out of the jam, Alex City immediately got to work offensively.

Reagan Taylor led off with a single and moved to third on a stolen base and an error before Emily McWaters joined her on the bases with a walk. Taylor scored the first run on a wild pitch, and McWaters came home on an errant throw after

Top: Alex City’s 12U All-Stars raise their plaque after winning the NSA state softball championship on Saturday night. Left: Alex City’s Macie Knox makes a throw to first against Eclectic in the 12U state championship.

Check out more photos of Saturday’s NSA tournaments on Page 12.

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Catch a fish in the Black Belt to win a prize STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Alabama Black Belt is a great place to spend time wetting a hook and hauling in a nice prize. Whether it’s a big bass or catfish or a feisty little bream, the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to showcase the outdoor fishing fun with its annual Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest, starting today.

ALBBAA will reward the top vote-getter in the Facebook contest with $100 worth of fishing gear. To be eligible, the fish must be caught in the Black Belt during 2018. The photo must be emailed to photocontest@ albaa.org and the entrant must like the Facebook.com/ AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures page. Photos uploaded to Facebook are not eligible and Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest winners from 2017 and 2016 are ineligible this year. Include the name of the angler, the county where the fish was caught and a contact phone number with the email.

“The Black Belt has so many great fishing spots, both public and private, and we love seeing the smiling faces of the folks who enter our contest,” ALBBAA Director Pam Swanner said. “This contest is not about the biggest fish, it’s about recognizing the great times that can be

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Will McGraw of Camden won the 2017 Alabama Black Belt Adventures Best Black Belt Fish Photo Contest. Email entries of fish caught in the Black Belt this year for 2018’s contest to photocontest@albbaa.org.

enjoyed in our outdoors.

Fishing together as a family creates fond memories that will last a lifetime and we want to share them on our Facebook page.”

Photos will be shared

on Facebook.com/ AlabamaBlackBeltAdventures and the winner will be selected based on the number of “likes” each photo gets.

“We encourage people from outside the Black Belt

region to come visit for an adventure in discovering your favorite ‘honey hole,’” Swanner said. “Our website — AlabamaBlackBelt Adventures.org — offers information for both public fishing spots as well as outfitters and lodges in the area that can provide a great fishing experience.”

The contest will run through August 31 with the winner to be announced the first week of September 2018.

ALBBAA promotes and encourages ethical hunting and fishing practices. These contests were created to further educate the public on the abundance of natural resources found in Alabama’s Black Belt region.

The Black Belt includes the following counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa and Wilcox.

The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is committed to promoting and enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Black Belt in a manner that provides economic and ecological benefits to the region and its citizens. For information, go to www. alabamablackbeltadventures. org.

ast week, Nathan Pickering, Jr., one of the top defensive linemen in the country, committed to Mississippi State.

On the surface, this pledge alone doesn’t mean a lot.

Pickering is from the state of Mississippi and the Bulldogs were always considered one of his top choices.

However, Pickering was high — very high — on the recruiting boards for Alabama and Auburn, too. How often does MSU beat those two schools for a player, no matter the kid’s native state? In the end, it’s just one player though, even if he is an incredibly talented player.

The bigger story surrounding this commitment is the fact the SEC is absolutely raking in top football talent.

Again.

Several national pundits keep pondering the year in which the Southeastern Conference will eventually be dethroned as the “King of College Football.” Based on the most recent recruiting rankings, that answer is probably, “Um, it’ll be a minute.”

Using the 247sports. com composite rankings, SEC teams hold down a remarkable nine of the top 20 spots including No. 1 (Alabama), No. 2 (Texas A&M) and No. 3 (LSU).

Another team outside the top 20, Florida, will certainly maneuver its way into the group before all is said and done as well.

It is definitely feasible to see Auburn, Mississippi State and maybe even Tennessee in the top 12 when the final rankings are tallied after 2019 February Signing day, too. That could mean those programs would probably join ’Bama, LSU, Texas A&M, Georgia and (surprise) South Carolina. Potentially eight of the top 12 teams in one recruiting ranking? Holy Forrest Davis!

Consider these nuggets: SEC teams already have commitments from — or are the leaders for — the best defensive lineman in the nation, the best wide receiver, the best offensive tackle, the best center, the best outside linebacker, the best defensive end, the best cornerback, the best safety, the best kicker, the best running back, the best guard and the best inside linebacker.

A whopping seven SEC schools already have at least one five-star recruit committed. Schools like USC, Michigan State, Washington, Notre Dame and Miami have zero.

Seeing those all those accolades, it’s no wonder SEC assistant coaches make up six of the top 10 recruiters on 247sports as well.

Sheesh.

Of course, the league doesn’t lead for the nation’s best punter, but with all that other talent, who needs one?

Mm, maybe Vandy.

The real punch-in-the-gut for anti-SECers will be the league isn’t just feasting on hometown talent. Oh, it is bringing in the homegrown kids, but several SEC schools are using their strong brands to create a long reach to nab out of region talent.

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New Site’s Marley Trapp slides into home plate during a 10U All-Star game.

TOPS IN THE STATE

Alex City 6U All-Star Emma Nolen makes a throw against Tallassee.

Chari Ward delivers a pitch against Millbrook for Dadeville’s 10U All-Stars.

Alex City 10U All-Star Cheyenne Fuller reaches out to make a play against Phenix City.

Alex City’s Madison Morgan takes off to first base after connecting with a hit against Sardis during an 8U All-Star game.

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New Site’s Lily Moss delivers a pitch against Sand Mountain during a 10U All-Star game.

Alex City’s Jordan Embery runs to third base during the 12U championship.

Alexander City’s 6U All-Stars placed second overall.

Alex City 8U All-Star Charity Ransaw celebrates after making a catch at third base against Sardis.

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and West Virginia will probably wind up playing in the Southeastern Conference. That, my friends, is brand power.

The bad news is with the league bringing in so much star power the SEC could, eventually, cannibalize itself. Of course, we have heard that before, right? All that happened last year was ‘Bama and UGA playing for the National Championship.

The good news — at least, if you are an SEC fan — is this conference will remain at the top of the football heap for years to come. Talking heads can take their potshots about cupcake non-conference games, but when your entire league has bona fide NFL talent, it’s hard to say the SEC isn’t the gridiron’s most fierce meat grinder.

Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

Macie Knox walked.

Knox scored the third run of the frame on a sacrifice fly by Arionna Ware.

Alex City added another run in the second inning with a single by Trinity Phillips, who came all the way home via a wild pitch and a pair of groundouts.

She was driven in by Taylor.

In the third inning, Knox scored again on a wild pitch, and Ware plated another run with an RBI groundout that gave Jordan Embery time to score. Katie Davis set the final score by crossing home plate on an error.

The game was called after three innings due to time constraints.

Alex City also beat Millbrook and Eclectic once more on its way to the championship game.

The next-best local finish came for Alex City’s 6U AllStars, who captured second in the state.

Alex City got off to a great start, defeating Millbrook, 13-4. But then it had to face off against No. 1-seeded Tallassee and lost 12-2.

Alex City fought its way back though with a pair of nailbiting victories. It beat East Tuscaloosa, 15-14, winning on the final at-bat, and Chelsea, 16-14.

Tallassee was ultimately too much to handle, though, and AC fell, 16-6.

“Every kid hit the ball Saturday very well and they played good defense,” Alex City 6U coach Mike Nolen said. “Us coaches and parents are extremely proud of the girls.”

Team members included Paisley Burch, Sophia Barren, JaRyah Coleman, Ce’Dashia Woodyard, Lee Ellen Shores, Allison Dean, Rhylee Whetstone, Ryleigh Ruffin, Kelsi Rogers, Kirklynn Marable, Emma Nolen and Lillian Smith.

In the 10U bracket, New Site’s All-Stars finished third overall, falling to Sand Mountain, 5-4, in the losers’ bracket final.

Dadeville’s 10U All-Stars won their first game against Millbrook then fell to New Site. They attempted to come back, defeating Alex City in their first losers’ bracket game, but eventually lost to Sand Mountain.

Alex City won one game in the 8U AllStar bracket, beating Dadeville in its opening game of the losers’ bracket.

Baseball youth camp coming to area STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be partnering with Top Notch baseball to host a summer camp in early August.

The camp is open to any players ages 5 through 13 and will take place at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

August 3 through 5. Participants will learn baseball fundamentals, including base running, fielding, hitting, pitching, game strategy and more. They’ll get a chance to learn the game of baseball from a professional perspective.

Cost is $75.

For more information, contact

Thomas at 251-533-4059 or Top Notch coach Matthew Keel at 256496-1358.

GOLF Gilmores win LakeWinds tournament

LakeWinds hosted its annual family tournament earlier this month, and Todd Gilmore and Caziah Gilmore won the overall grand prize. Todd Gilmore helped the victory by notching a hole in one on No. 16.

Taking second overall were Bobby Kelly and Caleb Kelly.

Other winners included Sawyer Scott and Jacob Scott, Deawood Keel and Matthew Keel, Paul Gilbreath and Sheila Gilbreath,

and Rhona Blake and Justin Mosley.

SWIMMING Howard has successful weekend in Auburn

Benjamin Russell graduate Robert Howard, who is now swimming for the University of Alabama, had a fantastic weekend at the 2018 Richard Quick Invitational this past weekend in Auburn.

Howard collected two first-place finishes and a third-place race. He was first in the 50 freestyle with a time of 22.70 seconds, and he also won the 100 freestyle in 49.33.

Howard captured third in the 200 freestyle, clocking in at 1:50.23.