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Legislators feel budget deal near By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

With the Alabama Legislature staring head-on at a second special session and further attempts to solve the state’s general fund shortfall, Alexander City’s legislators are unanimous in their belief that there will be no need for a third gathering in Montgomery. But that’s where the unanimity ends. There’s disagreement in how the lawmakers can best get there.

“I think we’ll get there this time,” said Rep. Mark Tuggle, who, along with Sen. Tom Whatley, makes up Alexander City’s legislative lawmaking duo. “But you have different opinions, different philosophies and different mindsets on how to get there. We just have to look for the right combination.” The legislature was forced into special session after lawmakers balked at Gov. Robert Bentley’s plan, which included a $541 million tax plan that would raise taxes on out-of-

state corporations currently doing business in Alabama but paying no state tax, increase taxes on banks and insurance companies and double the sales tax on the sale of automobiles from 2 to 4 percent. Bentley’s plan did not include an increase on property taxes, income taxes or sales taxes beyond the sales tax on cars. The special session, which concluded Tuesday, appeared doomed from the beginning when lawmakers took issue with the governor’s timing, saying they needed more time

to meet and discuss alternatives to fix the general fund budget after the failure to do so in the regular session. “We were close before the first special session,” said Whatley. “If the governor hadn’t called the special session early like he did, I think we would have already had this done. But, unfortunately, he did. And I don’t guess, as it’s turned out, I can fully blame him for us being where we are.” See BUDGET, Page 8

Dadeville Council committed to keeping agency in the city By Cliff Williams

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It looks like the Tallapoosa County Department of Human Resources is on its way to new building in Dadeville. The Dadeville City Council heard a request at Tuesday night’s meeting from Tallapoosa County Administrator Blake Beck for the city to allow DHR to use seven acres of City of Dadeville property behind Subway for a new building. “The county commission has been approached by DHR for additional space.” Beck said. “Our goal is to keep this facility in Dadeville. It is centrally located for everyone that uses it. They employ 38 people there. They get a lot of traffic.” At Monday’s meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commissioners, they seemed to be excited about the possibility. Dadeville Council Member Randy Foster said the council is very interested in helping out. “It has been discussed briefly,” Foster said. “I think everyone is on board with it. There is a process that we need to go through with the town attorney, but I don’t think it will be a problem.” Beck explained how the transfer of the property might work. “It is fairly common practice for governments to transfer property amongst See DHR, Page 5

Members of the graduating class of the 2014 Alexander City Public Safety Academy pose with instructors, chaplains and elected officials after completion on the 12-week course.

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Public Safety Academy grads appreciative of program By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

One group of area residents have a whole new appreciation for the job done by Alexander City’s first responders. The city held a graduation ceremony for the participants in the 2015 Public Safety Academy Tuesday evening. Participants say they now understand what all goes into keeping a community safe. “I can’t express how much this experience has meant to me,” said class participant Dorothy Heard. “I now know how much you all care and how dedicated you are to the people of Alexander City. “You have touched me See ACADEMY, Page 8

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Alexander City Fire Chief Kem Jones hugs Public Safety Academy participant Dorothy Heard as ACPD Chief Willie G. Robinson looks on at Tuesday’s graduation ceremony.

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Jackson’s Gap will be starting the process of selecting a new council member after 12-year veteran member Felecia Edwards resigned effective immediately at Tuesday night’s meeting. “I will be resigning tonight from my position on the City Council,” Felecia Edwards said. “(I am resigning) due to being treated as if I am dishonest in attending training classes. I am the only certified municipal official in town with over 40 hours and have attended a graduation. The mayor has been in office over 15 years and has only 11 hours of training and denies my continuing education. “Therefore I feel that I have been discriminated against based on my gender and color and will be resigning tonight. It has been a pleasure serving the town.” Jackson’s Gap mayor Jeff Walker explained his See GAP, Page 5

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The Dadeville City Council is still trying to move ahead with the courthouse square renovation project for which it has received a $400,000 grant but wants the Tallapoosa County Commission to be involved also. “We have discussed at the last couple of council meetings,” Dadeville Council Member Randy Foster said. “It’s going to take both entities to make it happen.” Attending the meeting Tuesday night were Tallapoosa County Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt and County Administrator Blake Beck. “I think the commission will

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take it on soon,” Beck said. “These downtown projects do make towns look better. I cannot commit the commission to do it, but I think there is interest there. We (Thweatt and Beck) have met with the engineers on this. For us, you are talking a funding date of 2017-18. That is enough time for the commission to work with it. It gives us some time to make it work budget wise.” Foster agreed. “Given two or three years, I think we could come up with the money in that time frame,” Foster said. The council heard from some of its department heads. Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson asked permission to purchase five radios for new See COUNCIL, Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: I’m writing in response to “Not Talking About the Future” (March 24), whose wife has breast cancer, was told she has only a few years to live, and feels sad when her kids talk about their futures. My dad was diagnosed with stage four multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, in 2006. He was told that even the most aggressive treatment would buy him only two or three more years. Well, he’s now working on year nine. While I must admit that it’s been hard at times for me to stay positive about his prognosis, I try not to let it show. Instead, every chance I get, I talk about the future with him -- holiday plans, plans for my wedding next year, projects around his house, etc. It helps to take his mind off the pain and nastiness of his treatments and gets him thinking about positive things. Forward thinking has been great medicine for Dad. “Not Talking” and his wife don’t really know how much more time she actually has, and it

something to cherish from her. “Not Looking’s” wife may want to consider doing some of these things. I send her, and everyone else dealing with cancer, a prayer of DEAR ABBY peace. -- PROUD DAUGHTER, Advice VANCOUVER, WASH. DEAR ABBY: I was 13 when my father found out he had certainly doesn’t hurt to think cancer. I didn’t know what it positively. -- LOOKING AHEAD was, and no one in my family IN GLENDALE, ARIZ. DEAR LOOKING: Thank you sat me down and told me he for your upbeat message. Read was going to die. He passed away at a hospital out of town, on for a sampling of what other and I wasn’t there when it hapreaders had to say about that pened. When I was told, I was letter: heartbroken. DEAR ABBY: “Not Talking” Now, as an adult, I am asked if he should shield his sick crushed that I wasn’t able to wife from discussions involving have the conversations with the future. One thing my mom, him I needed -- about his boywho died last year, did for the hood, grandparents, his time future was to take a video of in the Navy, my dreams, and herself visiting with her grandjust spending precious time nephews so they would have it with him. I would suggest that to look at when they are older. “Not Looking” and his wife tell She also bought -- or gave us their teens about her prognosis -- things for our future adopted of three to four years. They child, to give to him or her later deserve to know. They should on. She crafted notebooks for have the opportunity to discuss us to hand out at her memorial service, so everyone would have what’s going on in their lives and

allow their mom to reflect on her own life, and her hopes and dreams for her kids. -- MISSING MY DAD IN INDIANA DEAR ABBY: Being a teenager is challenging, but having a dying parent can make it excruciating. No matter how mature the teens appear, they are not ready to deal with what is coming. The family may benefit from the Stephen Ministries program (stephenministries.org). Stephen Ministers are trained lay volunteers assigned to provide one-to-one care to people experiencing a difficult time in life. Many Christian denominations participate. The parents can contact their local congregation to see if the program is available. -- BEEN THERE IN FORT WORTH Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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The American Red Cross is seeking area residents to help it combat a shortage of the blood types most needed by patients at a Red Cross blood drive set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Amtech in Kellyton. The Red Cross is calling on eligible donors with O negative, B negative and A negative blood to give now to prevent an emergency situation. Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling +

1-800-RED CROSS. Overall blood donations in the Red Cross Alabama Central Gulf Coast Blood Services Region have been approximately 1,211 fewer per month in June and July this year than the previous 10 months of the year. When demand for the most needed types begins to outpace donations, the Red Cross alerts donors to help restock the shelves. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients with any blood type. Types B negative and A negative can be transfused to Rh-positive or nega-

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blood often needed by cancer patients, surgical patients and bone narrow recipients – must be transfused within five days of donation, so donations are constantly needed. Donors with type AB blood are urged to give blood or platelets to restock the plasma supply. Type AB donors have the universal plasma type, which can be given to patients of all blood types. Individuals who donated blood earlier this summer may be eligible to donate again and help patients like an expectant mother at a Red Cross-supported hospital who is currently receiving nearly 100 units of blood products a week until she delivers. Her need alone could add up to 1,100 units. Area residents will have another opportunity to donate blood at a drive later this month at Russell Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m

Obituaries Mr. Tommy Tucker Jr. Mr. Tommy Tucker Jr., of Alexander City, Alabama died August 11, 2015 and arrangements will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.

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Registration and a pool party for those entering grades K-6 interested in joining Camp Fire Girls will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at the City Pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Food and drink will be served. Registration fee is $75 for the first child and $45 each for the second and third child. Vests are $20. For more information call 256-496-3888.

August 14-15 SOCCER REGISTRATION: Alexander City Parks and Recreation Soccer Registration is Friday, Aug. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex.

August 15 SUMMER BAZAAR: Vendor spaces are available for the Aug. 15 Annual Summer Bazaar at the Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., to be held in the back of the Karen Channel State Farm Building. For vendors selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the back of the building. There will be some flea market spaces available outside and along the parking lot perimeter. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256-234-0347 by July 13. CAMP FIRE GIRLS: Registration and a pool party for those entering grades K-6 interested in joining Camp Fire Girls will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at the City Pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Food and drink will be served. Registration fee is $75 for the first child and $45 each for the second and third child. Vests are $20. For more information call 256-4963888. BIRD WALK: The Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a bird walk Aug. 15 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The first hour is for more experienced birders with the second hour set as more of an interactive educational experience for younger visitors. The program will begin at the Battlefield Overlook. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School in Millerville is hosting a third Saturday Trade Day Aug. 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans room open from 9:30 a.m. to noon. CAR SHOW: The Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic will be at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City the third Saturday of the month at 5 p.m. For more information call Danny 256-496-0024.

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August 22 CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1970 is holding its 45th year reunion at the Alex City Elk’s Lodge on Aug. 22 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Dress is casual. Finger foods and soft drinks are

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August 23 CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One.’ The church is located at 148 Dean Road in Alex City. Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is welcome.

August 29 HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: The Caldwell Community Center in Goodwater is hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 29 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 6 a.m. registartion for Heart Walk and Run with run at 6:30 a.m.; 8 a.m. CPR class registration. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. health fair with health screens, blood drive, health education, games, prizes, food and much more. Spnsored by Hatchett Springs Baptist Church. BENEFIT SINGING: The Ladies Auxiliary of Kellyton Revival Center will host a benefit singing Saturday evening Aug. 29. starting at 5 p.m. This will be to help raise money for work on the fellowship hall. Featured singers will be All For Him, Joy Delights, The Russell Family and singers from the church. Refreshments will be served following the singing. Everyone welcome.

August 30 GOSPEL SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing Aug. 30 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Daugherty’s will be singing and Love Offering will be taken.

September 6 GOSPEL SINGING: Oak Chapel Baptist Church in Goodwater will be hosting a gospel singing Sept. 6 during morning services with special singers 11th Hour. Lunch will be served afterwards.

September 18-20 ORCHID SHOW: The Alabama Orchid Society is having their 31st annual Orchid Show and Sale in the auditorium of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sept. 18 – 20. Free admission. Show times are Friday – Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for sales only, Saturday –Sept. 19 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with sales open at 10 a.m., show opens to public at Noon, Sunday – Sept. 20 - 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sales and show open at 11 a.m. Contact for more information at 205-447-5285 or www. facebook.com/alabamaorchidsociety

Ongoing Events BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday for Beyond Transformations, Inc. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please Email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday

night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. BIBLE STUDY: Please come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We are currently registering ladies who are interested in studying the Book of Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars, and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women. The location is Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive in Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https:// www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:30-6 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation. MUSIC AT EQUALITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: The Equality Performing Arts Center hosts music and other events on the second and fourth Friday nights of each month at 6:30 p.m. on Alabama Highway 9 in Equality. Country/Western, bluegrass, Southern gospel and instrumental music featured. For more information, contact Wayne Glenn at 334-541-3302.

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re we missing something? After 136 years in Alabama’s legislative wilderness, the state’s Republican party finally achieved a much-sought-after majority in the legislature in 2010. Then, in 2014, Gov. Robert Bentley was re-elected with more than 60 percent of the vote, the first time a Republican had ever been elected governor in Alabama by such a margin. Meanwhile the Republican majority in Alabama grew to a supermajority. Holders of all major state offices wore – still wear – elephants on their lapels. Things in Montgomery appeared ripe for a blissful co-existence between the Statehouse and the Governor’s Mansion. But all the while there was a state general fund crisis bubbling underneath the surface that has turned the Republican dreamland into a nightmare. And turned the party on itself. Whether you agree with his plan or not, you have to admire Bentley for putting forth a plan to address Alabama’s funding shortfall for legislative consideration. Albeit made up largely of tax increases, which state Republicans have staunchly declared anathema to the legislative process. Bentley’s plan was to shore up the general fund into the future. Currently, legislators are prepping for a second special session in which, at best, they are touting funding state essentials at current levels, with the exception of prison reform. So what happened on Alabama’s road to Republican governmental bliss? It’s too easy to blame the general fund train wreck on the Tea Party, though it certainly was sitting near the locomotive. The Tea Party is merely a symptom – as is the early success of Donald Trump’s presidential bid – of America’s newfound belief that stubbornness born of political belief trumps compromise, regardless whether what or who we believe in means a state fiscal calamity or the demeaning of an entire sex or race. More and more we have retreated to our corners. More and more we refuse to come out unless we have our way. As evidenced by the regular and special sessions of the legislature, the corners are growing cold and lonely. Perhaps soon we will value again the art of compromise and political warmth.

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-S-Siri, please get me directions for Vina, Alabama,” I said. “Do what?” She replied. Siri was perplexed by my request and it had nothing to do with my stutter. Once she figured things out, I was good to go—or so I thought. It was a four-hour drive, much of it through Bama country. I’d planned on being there a half-hour early and even factored in traffic delays in Birmingham. Thanks to puppy kisses from Ruby, my two year old chocolate lab, I woke up at 4 a.m. It was going to be a long day. Vina is located in the northwest corner of Alabama. Siri gave me the option of taking Highway 280 to Birmingham or taking I-85 to Montgomery and then merging onto I-65. Since 280 has more traffic lights than there are 2016 Republican presidential candidates, I chose to take the interstate. Distancewise, it was a little further, but time-wise, it was about the same, without all the stopping. I did, however, stop to grab a sausage and biscuit in Chilton County. It was good, but they could have thrown in a peach or something. Birmingham is always a hassle, but it was especially

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challenging this particular morning. I got caught up in bumper-to-bumper, stop-and-go traffic on at least three different occasions. It was reminiscent of the traffic on the four-lane in Opelika around shift change at the mill back when I was growing up, only I never heard the mill horn blast in Birmingham. I was scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. at the in-service for the faculty of the Franklin County School System at Vina High School. I’m a stickler for punctuality but was cutting it close. As I passed through Birmingham, my estimated time of arrival was 9:59. I had a long way to go and a short time to get there. I was northwestbound and down. I made up some time, and in spite of the torrential downpour, I was destined to make it to Vina with a few minutes to spare. I called and left a voicemail with the assistant superintendent to let him know that I would indeed be there on time. He returned the call

around 9:40 but due to a lack of service at Vina High School, he hadn’t heard my message. On a side note, I bet most educators would love to have a lack of service at their respective schools. I’m sure it would make teaching easier. Once I arrived in Vina, Siri told me to take a left turn, and I immediately started hearing banjoes. Something was wrong. It didn’t take long for me to turn around to right Siri’s wrong. In a matter of minutes, I was pulling into Vina High School with eight minutes to spare. One gentleman actually moved his car so that I could park right up front. I spoke at five in-services around the state last week. I met a lot of good people and, although I enjoyed them all immensely, Vina topped the list. The best things in life don’t always come easy. Challenges will arise. If you want to accomplish your goal, you simply have to suck it up and drive on. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller. com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com.

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Trump conjures up memories of Russell’s Eugene Gwaltney Dear Editor, The current presidential campaign has sparked as much interest as I have seen in many years. One of the most visible and controversial figures in the campaign is Donald Trump. He has emerged as the leading contender for the Republican nomination. Although I have some reservations about his “bull in the china shop” style, I am in awe of Trump’s ability without a teleprompter to call attention to critical issues and capture the emotion of much of the nation’s discontent. It struck me today that Trump reminds me of another icon in my past. As a former CEO of Russell Corp., Eugene Gwaltney could have served as a model for the leading presidential contender. Gwaltney was a plain spoken and truthful man whose genius grew Russell Corporation into a Fortune 500 company. He was a no bull, shoot from the hip, unscripted, hands-on CEO who understood the textile industry like none I have ever known. He was feared by many because of his colorful language, notorious temper and intolerance of poor performance, but those who knew him well understood his incredible focus on getting the job done. He hated waste and idleness and truly appreciated hard work and devotion to the

job. He was result driven and was not particularly interested in ceremony. He just wanted to “get the job done and done right.” He held himself to the highest standards and expected those around him to do the same. The worst day in the history of Alex City, in my opinion, was the day he retired from Russell Corp. That is the moment when our town began its decline. I know I am prejudiced, because I held him in such high regard. I know that there are some of you who were victims of his bluntness, but most likely many of you older, long-term residents will agree with me. While we have had well meaning CEO’s since “Mr. Gene”, none could live up to his genius, his focus on success, his devotion to hard work, and his cut-to-the chase style. It seems to me we need the same no bull type of leadership in the White House that we once had in the Main Office at Russell. I don’t know if Donald Trump is that man, but I think “Mr. Gene” serves as an excellent role model. I just wish we could bring him back. Billy Sellers Alexander City

What have the Republicans done with their super-majority? Dear Editor, In 2010, the Republicans proclaimed they have had enough of 150 years of Democrats. Now we have had five years wherein Republicans have super-majority in both the Legislative sessions, Governor and all state wide offices. What have Republicans done? They took the stimulus monies to shore up the budget, borrowed from the oil trust fund and now these one-time fixes have stopped. Governor Bentley has seen the need for State’s services, troopers, state workers, Medicaid, prisons, teachers, courts and called for tax increases to allow these state agencies to function properly. What has the super-majority Republicans in the Legislature done? Well, the House spent a week debating what the State cake should be. They passed the education budget, no raises for teachers, even though there was a surplus, and passed a bare bones general budget that was vetoed by the Governor. The Governor called a special session and his plan was totally ignored. Senator Dial proposed cashing in the $5 billion BP settlement and getting a one-time check now rather than annually for 20 years. Other Legislative solutions would be to raid the education budget or combine it with the general fund, gambling, take the Porch Creek Indians’ offer or, as they have done in the special session, passed another bare bones budget. The Governor will veto and another special session will cost another $400,000. Is there a solution? Yes, term limits. Republicans

used to be for it and now that they are in control you never hear anything about term limits anymore. The Governor cannot run again in 2018, so he is not weighted down by what can I do or not do, so I can get reelected. Almost all of the Republican Legislators took the NO tax pledge. They are so afraid to pass a one-cent increase on taxes because of the next election. Afraid they will have opposition that will remind the voters that he/she broke their pledge of “no new taxes.” Term limits will end this, eight years and you cannot run for reelection. Maybe with term limits “our” Legislators will not be so beholding to big money and special interests, but do something for all Alabamians. We need statesmen, not career politicians who feel they can keep the job as long as it benefits them. Have we had enough? If a Legislator is afraid to pass sensible taxes to keep the state afloat, they should resign or be replaced by someone who will. Who is to blame when the federal courts take over our prisons, Medicaid program and other agencies because they are underfunded and Alabamians are suffering. The Republicans will cry that it is all Obama’s fault. When the real culprits are the State Senate and the State Legislators who needs to look in the mirror and do what is right for Alabama and vote for the Governor’s plan for new taxes. Charles R. Gillenwaters Alexander City

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They call him Mr. College Football. Rightfully so, Tony Barnhart is arguably one of the more seasoned journalists when it comes to covering college football. Tuesday night football fans will be able to ask questions and get some insider information from Barnhart when he speaks at the Elmore County Auburn Club’s Kickoff Dinner Barnhart at the Wetumpka Civic Center. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with dinner set to begin around 6:30 p.m. Joining Barnhart will be Marianne Hudson of the Southeast Raptor

Center at Auburn University along with one of the eagles to meet. “We are so excited to have Tony and Marianne join us to help us kick off the college football season,” said Kevin Taylor, president of the Elmore County Auburn Club. Barnhart is one of a number of seasoned journalists to join the SEC Network when it launched in August 2014. Before Barnhart joined the SEC Network, he was a regular contributor for ESPN and CBS Sports while having covered the conference for 20-plus years for the Atlanta JournalConstitution. Tickets for the kickoff dinner are still available for $25 per person. Those wishing to make a reservation can contact Taylor at 334-2200234.

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firemen in the department. The money was already in the department’s communication budget and the council agreed to allow the purchase. Wilkerson also got permission to purchase two t-shirts for each of the 27 firemen the department has to have something to wear under turnout gear and the vests they wear on calls. Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour told the council about several complaints about the wait at the red light at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 280. Barbour explained that the sensor has most likely gone out and that the cost could be in the thousands to repair it. After some discussion it was decided to let Temple Electric of Gadsden take a look at it and give a quote and to

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also look at adjusting the timing of the light to make it a shorter wait for those wanting to turn onto Highway 280. The Dadeville City Council also:  approved minutes from the July 28 meeting.  heard from Kari Hennagin of the American Red Cross about what the organization does in the area and how they are seeking donations for their fire alarm project with hopes of installing 1,000 fire alarms in a 16-county area.  approved recreation center rentals  announced the need for applicants to serve on the mental health board and the planning and zoning board.  approved payment of the bills. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council is scheduled for Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

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side of the issue following the meeting. “Two council members asked for training,” Walker said. “The paperwork for training was never turned in. I was never given that. The town set up hotel and per diem checks were cut. To sign that check, I need proof the training happened. I was never given that. I am embarrassed by what happened in the meeting.” Walker said that the council will look at the process for replacing Edwards at the next meeting. The issue also presented itself earlier in the meeting when the council approved to pay the bills as Edwards and Dana Ford declined approval to pay the bills. The council was still able to pay the bills with a 4 to 2 vote. The council discussed the issue of business licenses and how many have avoided paying for

the licenses. “We are getting a lot of people who are not buying licenses and have not for years,” Walker said. “We need to either look into getting a police officer certified to enforce it or hire a part time person. We do not have the funds for a full time person.” The council tabled the issue to next meeting to give the mayor time to talk to the police department about the possibly of them taking on the issue. The council also:  approved the min-

utes from the last meeting.  discussed ways to lower the power bill at town hall.  heard briefly from the fire chief and police chief. The next meeting of the Jackson’s Gap City Council is at Sept 8 at 6:30 p.m.

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While Whatley sees some funds the legislature added to the education trust fund as ripe for transfer to the general fund, Tuggle is stridently protective of the ETF. “We were able to pass six bills that created about $35 million for the education trust fund that can be shifted to the general fund,” Whatley said. “We can shift (that money) to the general fund and –and this is key – have no negative

impact on the education trust fund.” “I want to see a net impact of zero on the education trust fund,” Tuggle said. “We’re close and we’re going to keep working. I don’t want to have two budgets in this state that are struggling.” In addition to the moving of $35 million from the ETF, Whatley said he thinks additional monies can be found through tax reform, specifical-

ly eliminating deductions by large companies like Walmart that do business in Alabama and other states (combined reporting tax) and eliminating the deduction of FICA taxes on state forms. Tuggle agrees with the FICA tax elimination, which he said the state’s Legislative Fiscal Office has said could result in $250 million in revenue. “Elimination of FICA taxes would only affect 50 percent of

all Alabamians,” Tuggle said. “It would affect the 50 percent of the people in the state that itemize their deductions.” Tuggle also favors a 25 cents per pack cigarette tax which would generate as much as $66 million and raising the business privilege tax which would raise an additional $10 million. “The cigarette tax would not affect e-cigarettes or cigars, just cigarettes,” Tuggle said. “And the business privilege tax

would have its greatest impact on the big heavy hitters like Target. “We need to remember, now, that we’re talking about getting to basically level funding plus the money we need for our Medicaid regional care organizations and prison reform, where we’re hiring more probation officers and accelerating some releases. Next year, we need to move toward zerobased budgeting.”

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and made a mark in my heart that can never be erased. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.” Heard and the other 10 participants went through training one evening per week for 12 weeks. They learned to use firearms, rappel, drive emergency vehicles and were schooled on CPR, first aid, the laws and procedures. They also got a lesson in city government and departments including direction from department heads and city officials. Participant Lori Harrell said that she took in so much from the training. “I can’t even begin to tell you all how much I will take away from this and how much more I appreciate what you all do,” Harrell said. “I just want to say that we thank you and we have your backs. If you need anything, just let us know.” Alexander City Police Chief Willie G. Robinson thanked all the participants for their dedication, willingness to learn and great attitudes. “I just want to thank each and every one of you for taking part in this class,” Robinson said. “We hope you learned something about what we do and something that will hopefully make you and this community more safe.” Alexander City Fire Department Chief Kem Jones told the group that in addition to being educational, she has seen that those who participate in the academy become great ambassadors and often help change negative feelings that exist towards first responders in the community. Jones praised ACPD Lt. James Orr and Capt. Jeff Brewer of the fire department for being the driving forces behind the academy. “They really do an incredible job pulling all this together,” Jones said. “I come one night for about

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three hours and then get to stand up here and talk tonight. But those two gentlemen are the reason that this class has become what it has. I’d like to thank them as well as the mayor, the city council and the city for allowing us to do this.” Jones said she hopes that the participants take what they learned and put it to use, possibly as volunteers. She asked the participants to spread the word about what they learned about public safety and asked them to recruit others to go through the academy. Mayor Charles Shaw thanked the participants for getting involved and said he hoped that they will continue to be active in all aspects of what is going on in Alexander City. Councilmember Bobby Tapley said he completed the class in the past and told the participants that it is still paying dividends for him. “After taking this class, you come away with a whole new respect for what they do,” Tapley said. Councilmember Sherry Ellison-Simpson said after taking the class she, too, had a new understanding of the demands first responders face. “I found that the class was a way for me to give back to the community and I hope it will be for you as well,” Ellison-Simpson said. “It’s a great way to become a more active citizen.” This year’s class included Quien Tuck, Carla Jones, Evan Blair, Lori Harrell, Jessica Atkinson, Carla Morris, Kristie Trejo, Cynthia Alford, Dorothy Alford, Dororthy Heard, Teresa Bishop, Bailey Orr, Elizabeth McCollum, Lesli Jayde Turner and Nancy Phillips. Orr said anyone who is interested in participating in the next academy can call the police department at 256-234-3421 and ask for Lt. Orr.

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Reeltown starts manners program By Willie Mosley Tallassee Tribune

Reeltown School Principal Tom Cochran is extremely proud of his students and their participation in the “manners” program as the second week of the 2015-2016 school year kicks off. “I had about four or five teachers that came to me at the end of last year, not about a problem with poor behavior but more about rules of etiquette because some of our children don’t get that at home,” explained Cochran. The “manners” program is a new program geared toward teaching proper etiquette in the classroom, lunchroom and all other facets of the school. Tonja Cox and Lisa Hornsby designed the program over the summer. “The two put the program together from scratch, which means zero cost and hopefully a lot of impact,” Cochran said. “Kindness, humility and respect” these are the goals Cochran hopes to see come out of the program and it seems to be working. Incidents of poor behavior with students dropped by 49.4 percent since 2009-2010 or by 74.4 percent since 2006-2007. “Last year we had 212 referrals, total,” Cochran said. “These referrals were not all violent offenses and compared to the year before the number continues to fall. A lot of programs target the big picture, respect, courage and honor, whereas this targets specific behaviors. There are weeks on simply eating lunch, table manners. There will be weeks where they learn to properly

communicate; shaking hands and making eye contact.” The work is beginning to pay off as the students go throughout the day without the use of a bell or intercom system. The school was struck by lighting in a recent thunderstorm knocking out those two day-to-day tools. “The students are so conditioned to following procedures that we are functioning very well without the bell system,” Cochran said. Another initiative introduced this year is Saturday School. Bill Hall will be the Saturday School teacher and he hopes he will only have to hold class a few times. “Saturday School is more of a deterrent than anything,” said Hall, whose new assignment takes the place of afterschool detention. “Every student messes up every now and then. They forget homework but now if they get two zeros in the same week then they will have to attend Saturday School. This will make the parents get even more involved if they have to drive their child to school on Saturdays.” The second Tuesday of each month, a Family Resource Night will be held for all students who reach three or more referrals. The Tallapoosa County Sherriff’s Department will work in conjunction with this program. The Sherriff’s Department will be there to show the students what will happen if they chose not to the right thing. The Sherriff’s Department will discuss laws and how they relate to students.

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Briefs Alex City Youth Soccer registration begins Alexander City’s little athletes are gearing up for another season on the soccer field. Parents will have two more days to register their child for the upcoming Alexander City Youth Soccer season. Registration will be held Friday, Aug. 14, at the Sportplex Gymnasium from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents need to fill out a registration form and pay a fee of $65. Any parent whose child has not played in the past year will need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. This year’s season will include teams of boys and girls starting at 3 years old to 15. Tryouts will follow on Aug. 17 and the season will begin immediately following Labor Day. For more information, parents can visit alexcitysoccer.com and like the Alex City Youth Soccer Facebook page for day-to-day updates.

Thursday, August 13, 2015

DOWNHILL RUNNER

Horseshoe Bend’s Hill ready to run through opposing defenses

Benjamin Russell football season tickets on sale Season tickets for the 2015 Benjamin Russell High School football season went on sale Monday for previous season-ticket holders. Those who were season-ticket holders for the 2014 season will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for 2015 through Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell High School gymnasium. The cost for a reserved season ticket package, which includes all six home games, will be $54. Season parking passes can also be purchased during that time for $15. On Monday, Aug. 17, remaining tickets will go on sale to the public. Previous season-ticket holders who do not plan to purchase season tickets for the 2015 season are asked to inform BRHS as soon as possible by calling 256-234-8611 or by emailing Pam Robinson at coachrob@alex.k12.al.us. Home game opponents for the 2015 season include B.C. Rain on Aug. 21, Central-Clay County on Aug. 28, Eufaula (Homecoming) on Sept. 11, Pell City on Sept. 18, Chelsea on Oct. 8, and Chilton County (Senior Night) on Oct. 23. All game start times are 7 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Camp Fire Girls registration set for this Saturday Registration and a pool party for those entering grades K-6 interested in joining Camp Fire Girls will be Saturday, Aug. 15 at the City Pool from 10 a.m. to noon. Food and drink will be served. Registration fee is $75 for the first child and $45 each for the second and third child. Vests are $20. For more information call 256496-3888.

Community center to host health, wellness fair Aug. 29 The Caldwell Community Center in Goodwater is hosting a free Health and Wellness Fair Aug. 29 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 6 a.m. registration for Heart Walk and Run with run at 6:30 a.m.; 8 a.m. CPR class registration. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. health fair with health screens, blood drive, health education, games, prizes, food and much more. The event is sponsored by Hatchett Springs Baptist Church.

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Horseshoe Bend junior running back Drew Hill will move from quarterback to the more familiar running back position in 2015. Hill will be a key part of the Generals’ offense in year two of running the wing-T.

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From the moment he first suited up with the Horseshoe Bend varsity squad as a freshman, running back Drew Hill has had to take on a lot of responsibility. Now, entering his junior season, Hill is ready to take the reins again for the Generals in their quest to return to the postseason. After rushing for 648 yards and 10 touchdowns in a sophomore season where he shifted from running back to the quarterback position in Horseshoe Bend’s new wing-T offense, Hill is moving back to the running back position in what he is looking to make a more productive year. “Running back is the main objective right now, and I’m just trying to get better at playing running back because that year playing quarterback wasn’t for me,” Hill said with a laugh. “It’s a little less responsibility, but I still have responsibilities to get the ball, carry it with no fumbles and everything. It’s just get the ball and go, and that’s what I like to do.” When he gets the ball in his hands, Hill is best described as an elusive runner who can outrun or flat-out run over his opponents. It is a style that even Hill can’t quite describe. “Slippery, I guess,” Hill said with a laugh. “I just like, whenever somebody’s in front of me I try to run over them, and if that don’t happen then I’ll try to go around them.”

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Height: 5’7” Weight: 175 lbs Year: Junior Position: Running Back Player synopsis: Strong, workhorse back with big-play ability. Bench Max: 320 lbs Squat Max: 435 lbs After back-to-back seasons that ended with the Generals out of playoff contention, Hill said he has been working hard each day in the off-season, with the help of teammate and fellow Super-12 selection Isac Holt. “I’ve been in the gym with Isac just about every single day. I haven’t taken a

day off for real,” Hill said. “We’ve been running, doing ladders, doing stadiums. Just everything we can do to get better, we’ve been at the fieldhouse doing it.” And whenever he gets tired, Hill has one thing in mind that motivates him to keep pushing himself. “I’ve got to keep trying for the team, keep doing this for them and put the team on my back,” Hill said. “I try to do the best I can for them.” Hill is not selling himself or his team short. He said every player aspires toward the same goal when they step on the field each Friday night, and he is no different in what he wants from this season. “Playoffs are always nice, so I would love to make playoffs, win a couple playoff games, go to state,” Hill said. “That’s what I’ve got in mind.” And each day in practice, Hill has learned more and more, and even stepped into a teaching role to help the team’s quarterbacks learn the position as the Generals look to find who will be the leader under center this season. He said the thing he enjoys most about Horseshoe Bend is the camaraderie of the team. “I’ve had a bunch of guys step up with me and help me. We’ve lost our quarterback and we’ve got two new quarterbacks,” Hill said. “I’m helping them and they’re helping me. My buddy, Brandon (Heard), he’s been there the whole time. He’s playing fullback, so he leads the way, and we just connect and everybody around me knows me. We’ve all been playing together a long time.”

Who ya got? Bo Jackson or Herschel Walker? A

uburn people will place their right hands on the Creed and swear Bo Jackson was the best running back in SEC history. They believe in Bo and love him. Georgia people will hunker down, place their right hands on little ceramic Ugas and swear Herschel Walker was better than Bo and could still play in the NFL. Alabama people will remind both groups that the Tide has won umpteen thousand national titles without either running back. Both players wore No. 34, were 6-foot-1, 225 lbs., and could run through or around you. They were prototypical speedy bulldozers. From 1980, when Walker was a freshman, until 1985, when Jackson was a senior, college football fans in the South were blessed

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to have the opportunity to watch these men on fall Saturdays. Both had signature moments. Herschel’s coming out party came as a freshman in Knoxville when he used the Tennessee defense as his personal piñata. “My God a freshman!” the late Larry Munson exclaimed. Auburn radio man Jim Fyffe, who passed away in 2003, made “Bye-bye, Bo!” a popular call as Jackson left defenders in his wake. Walker is the SEC’s all-time leading rusher with 5,259 yards and scored an SEC-record 49

touchdowns in just three seasons. From 1980-82, Walker’s Bulldogs were nearly unbeatable, winning the national championship in 1980 and nearly winning it all again in 1982. Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982 and very well could have won the trophy all three seasons. Case closed. The jury has reached a verdict, right? I’m no fan of Lee Corso, but I’m grabbing a pencil and saying the inevitable, “Hold on there.” Jackson has 4,303 yards and 43 touchdowns in four seasons. OK – that’s one more year. But here’s the stat some people don’t want you to know: Jackson rushed only 650 times in those four years, winning the SEC championship in 1983 and the Heisman in 1985. Sure, Walker may have rushed for 956 more yards and scored six

more touchdowns than Jackson, but Jackson averaged 6.6 yards per carry. Herschel? ‘Just’ 5.3 yards per carry. Walker scored a touchdown on 5 percent of his attempts, and I remember many of those against Florida in 1982 (44-0 romp). Jackson scored a touchdown on 7 percent of his attempts. So Jackson, who endured shoulder and rib injuries in college, was more dangerous with each attempt. The stats say so. Case closed. The jury has reached a different verdict, right? Perhaps, but there’s more to consider here. At Auburn, Jackson had the luxury of sharing a backfield with other great rushers. Fullback Tommie Agee, who later blocked for Emmitt Smith in Dallas, was a threat with the ball. Halfback Lionel James wasn’t

too shabby, either. Let’s just say that Auburn had options, and, of course, Bo was the best option. Honestly, I cannot name another running back at Georgia during Herschel’s era. The quarterback’s job was to give him the ball and get out of the way. This argument has raged on television and radio sports shows for years and probably will continue for a while. Why? Because the SEC has not seen two backs of this sustained greatness since the early 1980s and might not ever again. Joe McAdory is the former Sports Editor at the Opelika-Auburn News and is Communications Editor at the Auburn University Raymond G. Harbert College of Business. He can be reached at jem0040@ auburn.edu