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First responders getting new radio equipment Fire and police departments in Tallapoosa County will be moving to digital radios.
By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Everyone pays it, the state 911 fee. It is on everyone’s phone bill, landline or cellphone. First responders are seeing what those pooled funds can do, as many fire and police departments in Tallapoosa County are moving to digital radios and the new technology could save lives. “Our walkie talkie system was awful,” Alexander City fire chief Reese McAlister said.
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Local faith groups gearing up for Commitment 2018
“If we were to get a firefighter down trying to call out on it, it is likely it would not work.” The new radios and technology means many who are used to listening to first responders radio traffic can not. “People with scanners think we are not doing anything,” McAlister said. “The regular scanners don’t work.” The new radios are being paid for through funds citizens pay ever month and are managed by the Tallapoosa County 911 Board. See RADIO • Page 3
‘ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER’
By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Bringing the community together for a night of praise and worship, Legacy Builders and local Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) are preparing for the second annual Commitment event on Tuesday, Sept. 25. “This event is open to everyone,” Billy Coleman with Legacy Builders said. “This is just going to be a night of praise and worship for everybody.” Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Commitment 2018 will be held at the Betty Carol Graham Center at Central Alabama Community College. The event will feature Chosen, The Praise Band and special guest speaker Mitchell Dean. Coleman said several local athletes will also be present to share their testimony with the crowd. Coleman said the two organizations have reached out to students within a 50-mile radius, inviting them to Commitment 2018 and enjoy the night of worship with their classmates and other students around the area. To accommodate a large crowd, there will be an overflow room for those not able to get into the auditorium. Over the course of an hour and a half to two hours, Coleman said he is not sure what Dean will be talking See COMMITMENT • Page 3
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Cousins kayak Alabama Scenic River Trail River Trail, starting in Brushy Branch right on the Georgia border. After nearly 240 miles of water travel and camping, Will and John Denton woke up as the the pair took a quick break at home to sun began to rise Thursday morning, rest up. loaded up their kayaks and kicked off “We first decided to do this, late one the second leg of their journey at Gold night talking. John had just finished hikStar Park in Wetumpka. ing the Appalachian Trail and was lookLake Martin resident Will Denton, ing for his next adventure. I had always 79, and his cousin John, 66, spent 16 considered paddling the Mississippi days paddling the Alabama Scenic By AMY PASSARETTI Staff Writer
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River, so we did some research and found out about the Alabama Scenic River Trail,” Denton said. “I’ve been paddling most of my adult life, and John has the camping side down, so we figured we’d give it a go.” The cousins decided to pick a few areas to stop along the way that were close to friends and family in case of emergencies. While three of the 16 See RIVER • Page 3
Tractor Supply holding farmers market Saturday
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Will Denton and John Denton unload their kayaks at Brushy Branch at the beginning of their journey.
Those looking for homemade goods and unique items will have another outlet to do their purchasing this Saturday. Tractor Supply in Alexander City is holding its semi-annual farmers market in the store parking lot Saturday, welcoming local vendors to showcase and sell their 8
wares to those in the community. “Farmers markets are a great way to highlight skills, foster community relationships and support neighbors,” store manager David Evans said in a release. “We are excited to provide a platform for our customers to showcase their homemade and homegrown goods.” This semi-annual event is open to anyone in the community interested in selling their
items, according to store associate Cody Barner. “The only thing, they can’t sell anything we sell here at Tractor Supply,” Barner said. “For example, since we carry chickens, sellers can’t bring their chickens to the market.” The market opens at 8 a.m. and will last until all vendors have sold their goods, See FARMERS MARKET • Page 3
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To help seniors in the area learn about scams, most of the Lunch and Learns being hosted by Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama are aimed at educating seniors on what types of scams are out there and what to do and not do. “Today’s seniors are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of disasters, emergencies and crimes,” VCCA program director Carley Cummings said. “Programs are
designed to teach seniors to take a proactive role in protecting themselves and others. Risk reduction, preparedness and crime prevention are vital to building stronger and more secure communities and developing self-confidence in protecting oneself.” The programs will help seniors discover what is available to them in the area. “VCCA Lunch and Learn programs and See LUNCH AND LEARN • Page 10
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