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Safe lake weekend
Despite citations and warnings, ALEA Marine Police report no major accidents
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Even with the threat of Tropical Storm Alberto, people took to the lakes this weekend to kick off the summer with Memorial Day Weekend. Working alongside those who were vacationing were the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine
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ALEA Marine Patrol was on the waters of Lake Martin this past weekend helping boaters have a safe and fun time on the water.
Patrol Troopers, making sure everyone stayed safe. ALEA Marine Patrol Captain Gary Buchanan said things were relatively safe on Lake Martin with no accidents. “Obviously the amount of boating traffic was lower than normal due to the weather,” Buchanan said. “But on Lake Martin 35 citations, including seven minors possessing
alcohol were issued. There was also one boater assist.” In addition to the citations, Buchanan said 109 warnings were issued. “The warnings could be for any boating violation other that BUI of course,” he said. “The warnings could have been stand alone, or they may have been issued in See ALEA • Page 3
Dadeville students place high in essay contest
ALBERTO CAUSES FEW LOCAL ISSUES Storm loses punch before arriving in Tallapoosa County
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Despite early projections showing Tallapoosa County to be in line for severe weather from the first named storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, Subtropical Storm Alberto brought plenty of rain, but little else, to the area over the weekend. “As of 7 a.m. (Tuesday), the National Weather Service estimated we saw between half an inch and 1.3 inches throughout the county,” Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran said. “This has definitely been beneficial with our drought situation.” As the storm passed over central Alabama, Tallapoosa County found itself under a flash flood watch and a wind advisory, but very few problems manifested themselves.
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Traffic passes a tree at the corner of Comer Street and Sixth Street Extension Tuesday after city crews had cleared the roadway where the top of the tree fell during wind from the passing storm. A few trees were down and some minor power outages were See STORM • Page 3 reported.
As part of National School Counselors Week in February, students at Dadeville High School took part in a special essay contest held by the Alabama Counseling Association. Recently, the ACA announced the winners of the contest at each grade level. Among those recognized were seventhgrader Tayler Christian and 10th grader Jakiyla Gibson. Christian earned second place for the seventhgraders, while Gibson was the winner of the 10th grade contest. “We were very excited to have two winners in the contest,” Dadeville High School Counselor Mona Howard said. “We really tried to promote school See ESSAY • Page 2
Alex City woman is mother, speaker, life coach and now author By ALIAH JONES Staff Writer
Mother, motivational speaker and life coach, are only a few of the important titles Alexander City native Lakesha Denise Trimble carries. She is also a published author. Trimble is the author of a new book “Powerful Woman of Faith” that she says is filled with wisdom and inspiration. She heavily credits those who look to her as a role model as inspiration for writing her book. “I get messages from people all the time asking me to pray for
them and to give them advice on something,” Trimble said. “This book will help them to understand what God’s purpose is for them. It’s refreshing to know how this book can help others.” But her support system doesn’t stop there. She also credits her family as inspiration to write the book. “My children support me in everything, even the things we often see as small,” Trimble said. “My children would see me typing and writing and wonder what I was doing. When I told them it’s for my book, they would tell me that I could do it. I have so much
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