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Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892 September 24, 2015 Vol. 123, No. 191 www.alexcityoutlook.com
‘It’s going to take some time’ Official says flushing algae from water lines is last step in clearing city’s water issues By Mitch Sneed
city council and said that they believe that they are well on their way to resolving the issues that surfaced about three weeks ago. Residents began reporting “moldy” smelling water and tastes that some said compared to the taste of dirt. “It was what we thought, it was the algae level in the water,” Meadows said. “We have been treating ever since we first realized we had the issue, but it
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An official from the Adams Water Treatment Plant gave city officials and residents and update on efforts to free the water supply from a odd taste and smell. John Meadows, superintendent of the city’s Adams Water Treatment Plant, gave a presentation at Monday’s
was worse than we first thought. “We’ve treated it with copper sulfate. We’ve been testing and had people from our chemical supplier here. We even had a visit from ADEM and everything is checking out. The main issue now is it takes a while to get it all Mitch Sneed / The Outlook out of our lines. If you are close to the Water lines along Dadeville Road are flushed plant or in the middle of town, you are through an open hydrant this week as the city works See WATER, Page 5 to clear up issues caused by algae in the water.
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A voice for the victims of domestic violence
Robinson Iron crafts ironwork for Philadelphia’s City Hall portals
United Way helps fund Intervention Center’s efforts By David Granger
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It’s no secret that Alexander City’s own Robinson Iron is one of the most sought after makers of specialty metal work in the world. But as Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia this weekend gets media attention, if you look closely, you may get a glimpse of one of the most massive and unique projects that the metal craftsmen at Robinson have tackled recently. Robinson was awarded the bid to construct the massive metal gates at the historic Philadelphia City Hall, a project that finally completes one of the most incredible See GATES, Page 9 Robinson Iron’s Scotty Howell test swings a gate that will be installed at Philadephia City Hall. Robinson Iron is installing four sets of the gates as a part of a $1.5 million project on the historic structure. One set of gates, inset, were dedicated earlier this month. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
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In her work with the Domestic Violence Intervention Center, Lisa Stephens says she’s often overwhelmed. “The hardest part for me is seeing the children that have to endure these situations,” said Stephens. “Having to leave their home and everything that comes with that.” But Stephens said even the most difficult things she’s seen are worth it if a person is safely removed from a violent domestic situation. “As overwhelming as the work can be, it’s worth it to know that the person is safe and that you may have saved a life,” Stephens said. “That’s what makes our work here rewarding.” The Domestic Violence Intervention Center is located in Opelika, but serves five counties – Chambers, Lee, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa. The center was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit agency in 1980, with its shelter accepting its first victim in 1981. DVIC provides a 24-hour crisis line, confidential emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, referrals to agencies and organizations that assist victims, support group, and a school based violence prevention program. The DVIC has gained the respect of victims, the public, and law enforcement for providing quality care to victims of See CENTER, Page 5
Fox Point Farms continues to rake in big honors By Mia Osborn
gift markets in the world, winning first place in two divisions was no small feat. And the September marAt Fox Point Farm in Kellyton, ket isn’t the first time the Jamisons the Jamison family is growing a list have won big in Atlanta. of awards along with their livestock. At their very first AmericasMart The farm brought home two event in July, Fox Point Farm blue ribbons from the Fall Gift beat 3,000 other vendors to win and Home Furnishings Market Best Booth. This rise to the top is at AmericasMart Atlanta on remarkable given how long they September 16-18. have been in the game. The Jamisons’ “Faabulous Fudge “We’ve only been doing this a Sauce” won first place in the Best year and a half,” said Jamison. Chocolate division. Their Salted Christie and her husband, Patrick, Vanilla Caramels brought home founded Fox Point Farm in 2014. Best Candy. Both sweets were made They now raise five kids, heirloom from milk provided by Fox Point fruits and vegetables and 300-plus Farm goats. animals on 40 rolling acres in “I love a competition,” said Fox Kellyton. Point Farm co-founder Christie The Jamisons are quickly makJamison. ing a name for themselves with the Considering that AmericasMart See FARM, Page 5 puts on one of the largest wholesale Outlook Staff Writer
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Patrick and Christie Jamison pose at their Fox Point Farm in Kellyton. The farm won two ribbons at a show in Atlanta last week.
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