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New Site gym still an issue Council explores costly repair options By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
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The question of what to do with the New Site town gymnasium continues to be a key topic of the New Site Town Council, who opened up sealed bids sent to the town in order to complete the work on the life safety electrical service system. Three engineering firms picked up bid information packs, but only one returned a sealed bid to the town. The bid, submitted by
Nearly 20 people took part in the Alexander City Public Safety Academy learning about the various roles of the police and fire departments. Below, Stephen Mezick displays his certificate.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Some wait for the weekend to have fun – but not students of the Alexander City Public Safety Academy. “I used to really enjoy my Saturdays and Sundays,” Academy Graduate Stephen Mezick said. “But now I really enjoy Tuesdays.” It seems the action took to the heads of the nearly 20 students who graduated from the academy Tuesday night. “It’s the first time I have jumped out of a fourth floor window,” Development Director Al Jones said. “And it is the first time I have ridden in the front seat of a police car.” Alexander City Councilmember Buffy Colvin and Jones have graduated together again. “This is the second time I have graduated with Al,” Colvin said. “The first time
Traffic stop leads to 7 drug arrests By MITCH SNEED Editor
Information gained by an alert Alexander City Police Department officer during a traffic stop led to the arrest of seven individuals on drug charges Monday. According to ACPD Deputy Chief James Easterwood, personnel from the department and the Tallapoosa See BUST • Page 11
was from BRHS in 1985.” Colvin learned a few things about the police and fire departments, something she was not expecting from the class. “I thought I knew everything about the city,” Colvin said. “But I learned a lot.” Colvin almost turned down the invitation to this public safety academy. “I don’t know how I got talked into this class,” she said. “I was invited the first time and said no. They invited me a second time, I had to say yes.”
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Teen girl charged in Reeltown threat case By MITCH SNEED Editor
Area residents finish public safety academy
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Colvin even overcame a few fears in the academy. “Yes I did rappel,” Colvin said. “I won’t do it again. I finally came out the window and said a word that wasn’t prayerful. I can come out it if I have to now, if the building is on fire.” The Public Safety Academy is held on Tuesdays and introduces citizens to all areas of public safety over 12 weeks in an effort to inform the public what the police and fire departments do in Alexander City. It is also meant to build a recruiting team for the departments, not just for educating the public on the roles of police and fire departments. “We are having a hard time finding officers,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “We want you to go out and help us. Let people know what we do. If they are interested, tell them to apply.”
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department investigators have a 15-year-old in custody who is believed to be involved in a threat posted via social media against Reeltown High School and Reeltown Elementary School late Monday. Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that someone was taken into custody at about 6 a.m. Tuesday after investigators worked throughout the night to locate the responsible party. “It doesn’t appear that it was a credible threat at this time, but this is still an active investigation,” Abbett said. “But we do have someone in custody and school is still being held as scheduled today.” The threats, one that talked of a shooting and another that mentioned a bomb, were posted on the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Facebook page as a comment on a positive thought posting. The site was taken down as officials See THREAT • Page 11
Leadership Lake Martin celebrates 22 new graduates By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
The Leadership Lake Martin Alumni Association had a display of their project of renovating the welcome sign at River Hill on Highway 280. The wrought iron sign was cleaned, painted and new medallions were installed.
Their work can be seen throughout the community and it was tiring. From cleaning up the Elkahatchee Bridge, dressing up Imagination Station, new fans, paint and a handicap ramp at the Lake Martin Animal Shelter and cleaning up the Alexander City Pool, teams from Leadership Lake Martin made a visible impact on projects they felt passionate about. Twenty-two area residents took part in this year’s class in four teams, choosing projects and learning more about themselves
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and what the Lake Martin area has to offer. “We chose to renovate Imagination Station in the Sportplex,” Red Team’s Tammy Jackson said. “I visited there with my grandchildren several months ago and could not believe the condition. It is hard to believe the difference. Leadership Lake Martin is the most exhausting and fun thing I have every done.” The Red Team’s work has inspired the Alexander City Kiwanis Club to continue their work in Imagination Station by helping renovate the bathrooms in See LEADERSHIP • Page 6
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