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Council to deal with unkempt properties By MITCH SNEED Editor
Alexander City’s stepped up efforts to keep residential and commercial properties free of out of control grass, weeds and debris will be at the forefront at Monday’s meeting of the city council. The council will hold a public hearing for residents to give their feelings on declaring five properties
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public nuisances, which would allow the city to hire a contractor to clean up the property and bill the owners for the work. The properties subject to the hearing are at 69 LaFayette Street, 143 Forrest Street, 49 Forrest Street, 453 11th Avenue South and 992 King Street. Residents wishing to speak on the conditions on these properties should sign up before the 5:30 p.m. meeting to be heard.
There were originally 12 properties that were cited under the city’s weed abatement ordinance, but all except these five were taken care of by property owners. “With the recent ones we’ve cited, we’ve had success getting owners to address the issues,” Mayor Jim Nabors said. “Many times the owners are not in the area and they need that ‘gentle reminder’ that the property has gotten in bad shape. But getting the issues
addressed is what the ordinance is for and why we are actively using it.” The council also has an agenda item to start the public nuisance declaration process on properties at 167 Fairlane Circle, 652 Oak Street, 470 Joseph Street, 336 Valley Road, 68 S Street as well as a Habitat for Humanity lot on I Street. If the council is so inclined a public hearing could be set on those properties See COUNCIL • Page 10
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As people throughout the Lake Martin area prepare for Monday’s solar eclipse, staying safe while viewing this once-in-a-lifetime event is important. Central Alabama Community College chemistry instructor Dr. Jeremy Carr created a series of tips and suggestions on how best to view the eclipse in the area, along with going into more detail about this event. “Most maps and calculators indicate that the solar eclipse will occur over Alexander City around 12:04 p.m. local time and last until about 3:01 p.m.,” Carr said. “NASA data predicts that Alexander City will experience 93 percent coverage. For reference, Huntsville will experience 97 percent coverage, and the path of totality will run through Tennessee and Kentucky.” For anyone interested in going outside and directly observing the event, he suggested that any open public field would be a great place to go and watch the eclipse. Carr also said the sun should be almost directly overhead as the eclipse begins Monday afternoon. “I’ve had a few people ask me about ideal viewing locations, and I’ve told them that the best place is in the path of totality up in Tennessee and Kentucky. Certainly, you wouldn’t want to view the eclipse while driving in your car,” he said. No matter where or how one chooses to watch the eclipse, Carr stressed that safety should be the top priority for everyone Monday See GUIDE • Page 3
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Murder suspects indicted by grand jury By MITCH SNEED Editor
The suspects in two Alexander City murder cases have been indicted by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury. Indictments were handed down this week charging Dadeville residents Edward Rashun Thomas, 20, and 20-year-old Bobby Lee Ponds Jr., murder in the Jan. 18 shooting death of 27-year-old LaDarrell Lamar Hart in his Third Street home. Testimony by Det. George See INDICTMENTS • Page 10
County sees slight increase in jobless Local schools prepare for solar eclipse numbers Photo courtesy of NASA
Images like this one provided by NASA from a previous eclipse could be possible as Monday’s solar eclipse becomes visible in skies across the county.
ECLIPSE SAFETY TIPS: • Wear eclipse glasses. Regular sunglasses don’t filter out enough light to prevent eye damage. Staring at the sun — even a partial eclipse — with naked eyes can cause permanent damage and blind spots. Approved eclipse glasses will have “ISO 12312-2” printed on them, • Don’t look at the eclipse through cameras, telescopes or binoculars while wearing eclipse glasses. The lenses of those devices focus light and can zap the filters on eclipse glasses. • If you don’t have eclipse glasses, make a pinhole viewer, which will project a shadow of the eclipse on a piece of paper or cardboard. • Visit an eclipse watch party. Most will have eclipse glasses available. • If you do stare into the sun during the eclipse, see an eye doctor to evaluate for damage.
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The United States will see a highly unique event on Aug. 21, with the first total solar eclipse over any part of the United States since February 26, 1979, the first total eclipse that will be seen nationwide since June 8, 1918, and the first whose path of totality will fall exclusively within the borders of today’s United States since the summer of 1257. Though the path of totality does not fall across Alabama, residents of the Lake Martin area will still be able to experience this once See SCHOOLS • Page 3
Tallapoosa County saw a small increase in its jobless rate in July, posting a 4.9 unemployment rate, up from the 4.6 percent the county say in June. The number is still better than the 5.9 percent Tallapoosa County had in July 2106. The county’s jobless rate was a little higher than the state average. Governor Kay Ivey announced See UNEMPLOYMENT • Page 2
Lake Martin Animal Shelter raffling boat By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
With a little help from help from Chuck’s Marina, the Lake Martin Animal Shelter is raffling off a boat. LMAS Director Mia Chandler is happy on two fronts. “This could be our biggest fundraiser to date,” Chandler said. “I am also excited someone is going to be a boat richer.” The raffle is limited to 500 $20 tickets, so odds are pretty good for ticket buyers. “You have a 1 in 500 chance at winning,” Chandler said. “Or better if you buy more tickets. This is the first time we have every done this. I know how it works, I just have no experience with it. It is awesome our first raffle is this significant. I am super excited.”
$20 may sound like a lot but it really is not. And $20 goes a long way at the shelter. “For people that question what to do, a $20 donation is essentially a dinner or daily coffee splurge for a week,” she said. Chandler also explained the $20 cost of a ticket is about the same cost as a bag of dog food. The fundraiser could raise $10,000 for the shelter if all the tickets are sold. “What could $10,000 do?” Chandler asked. “Oh my goodness, last month our vet bill was over $3,000 and that was without any real emergencies. That is three months of vet bills. We just replaced the air conditioning units in the back, that was $10,000.” The boat itself is coming from See RAFFLE • Page 10
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• Jaquez Miama Harris, 18, o f Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Roshante Tyrone Brown, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear and criminal trespass. • Harassment was reported on Walton Road. • Theft was reported in the 200 block of Caroly Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on North Central Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Harrellville Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Andrew Jackson Road. • Assault was reported on Highway 280. • Melvin Dewayne Ford, 38, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Baron Kenneth Gray, 32, of Daviston was arrested for failure to appear. • Tondrolicus Latrouis Golden, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Kimberly Denise Griebel, 34, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of imitation drugs and drug paraphernalia. • Heaven Alexis Pressley, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Domestic violence was reported on Second Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Dogwood Avenue. • Theft was reported on Cherokee Road. • A dog bite was reported in the 1100 block of Halliana Road. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of imitation drugs and drug parapher-
nalia was reported on Parks Avenue.
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• Jarred Layvon Henderson, 20, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Theft was reported in Market Place. • Criminal mischief was reported in the 1700 block of Hialeh Circle. • Domestic violence was reported on Court Square. • Unauthorized uses a vehicle was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Dobbs Circle. • Leaving the scene of an accident was reported on Elkahatachee Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.
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• McKenzie Williams, 56, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • April Latricia Cunningham, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Archristopher Talon Graham, 44, of Dadeville was arrested for burglary. • Roger Samuel Robinson, 58, was arrested for burglary. • Domestic violence was reported in the 900 block of L Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Assault was reported on Pecan Heights. • Harassing communications was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Failure of adult sex offender to register with local law enforcement was reported on Parks Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.
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who has been unable to find a full-time teaching job, so I’m working as a teaching assistant. My salary is less than average, and between rent, bills and student loans, I am stretched more than thin. Recently, a woman has been talking to me about nannying for her child after school. She’d like to hire me and have me meet her child in person, and we agreed on an hourly rate. I was excited about the opportunity and looking forward to starting. This week she told me she wants to report my work for her on her taxes, which means I’ll have to report as a freelancer and pay estimated quarterly taxes while I work for her. Abby, this is unheard of in the baby-sitting world! I have been baby-sitting from my preteens all the way through college, and never once have taxes ever been part of the conversation. My mother says I shouldn’t be upset because the woman is doing what she’s supposed to as far as the IRS is con-
cerned, but I feel shortchanged. Shouldn’t she have been upfront about her intentions when we discussed my hourly rate? Am I wrong for asking her for more money per hour to make up for some of the taxes? -- AFTER-SCHOOL NANNY DEAR NANNY: William R. Turner, CPA, says your mother is correct. Your prospective employer is obeying the law. She wants you to meet her child, negotiate an hourly rate and hire you as a NANNY, not as a baby sitter. Your new employer should have you fill out a form W-4 and pay you as an employee. Because payroll deductions will be taken out of your gross pay by your new employer, you should negotiate your hourly rate accordingly.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m 14, starting my freshman year in high school and, of course, will be joining lots of clubs to prepare for college. My best friend is gay, and when I asked her if she wanted to join any clubs together, she suggested the GayStraight Alliance club. As a saved Christian, I am unsure how to answer. I believe Christians should treat homosexuals with kindness and respect. I believe also in same-sex marriage because of the legal protection it gives a couple. I respect my friend’s decision, and I’m happy she’s happy with her life. My family doesn’t know how to respond either, though they have similar beliefs. I am afraid if my church found out, they would dislike me for joining, as well as question where I really stand as a Christian. I feel conflicted about how to address both sides of my beliefs. Can you
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• Amber Vinson of County Road 62 in Wadley was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation revocation and failure to appear possession of drug paraphernalia. • Bennie Lewis of Washington Street in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for failure to appear driving under the influence and influence and failure to appear assault second. • A resident of Point Circle in Dadeville in Dadeville filed a report for harassment communications.
August 16
• Lonneia Floyd of South Street in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation revocation. • John Gortney of Highway 22 East Daviston was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • A resident of Allgood Street in Camp Hill filed a report for theft of property.
August 15
• Gregory Vann of Columbus, Georgia was arrested on a probation violation warrant and was transported to the county jail. • Robert Booth of Jacksons Gap was arrested on warrants for failure to appear unlawful distribution and unauthorized use of a vehicle and was transported to the county jail. • A Timothy Taylor of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation possession of controlled substance and was transported to the county jail.
August 14
• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief. • A Michael Johnson of Central Avenue in
Dadeville Police Department August 15
• A two motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 at Spring Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries. • A report was filed for Assault that occurred on Thweatt Industrial Blvd. • A Camp Hill man, age 34, was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon on Highway 280.
August 14
• A Dadeville man, age 56, was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Criminal Mischief that occurred on Freeman Drive. • A Prattville woman, age 54, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Public Intoxication on Highway 280. • A Jacksons Gap man, age 45, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Disorderly Conduct on Highway 280.
August 12
• A Dadeville man, age 29, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana on Whatley Street. • A Lincoln man, age 18, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Minor in Possession of Tobacco, and three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance on Highway 280. • A Dadeville man, age 27, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on West Lafayette Street.
Unemployment Friday that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 4.5 percent, down from June’s rate of 4.6 percent, and well below July 2016’s rate of 5.8 percent. July’s rate represents 96,251 unemployed persons, compared to 100,187 in June and 126,182 in July 2016. “This month, there are fewer people unemployed than there have been in nearly 10 years. This is most welcome news. But even as our unemployment rate continues to decline, we must maintain our work to bring quality, high-paying, high-demand jobs to the state of Alabama. This is a goal I’m committed to, and I intend to continue doing just that,” Governor Ivey said. The number of people counted as unemployed is down 29,931 from July 2016. The last time this measurement was at or below July’s level was in November 2007, when it measured 95,445. “In addition to this being the lowest unemployment rate Alabama has seen since January 2008, we also continue to see yearly growth in many of Alabama’s industries, including manufacturing
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and construction,” Secretary of Labor Fitzgerald Washington said. “Upticks in manufacturing and construction jobs are indicative of positive economic growth.” Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 31,300, with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+12,500), the professional and business services sector (+7,200), the manufacturing sector (+6,700), and the construction sector (+4,900), among others. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 3.5 percent, Cullman and Baldwin Counties at 4.0 percent, and Marshall and Elmore Counties at 4.1 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 13.5 percent, Perry County at 10.8 percent, and Clarke County at 10.2 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 2.9 percent, Homewood and Hoover at 3.3 percent, and Alabaster at 3.4 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Selma at 10.9 percent, Prichard at 9.7 percent, and Anniston at 6.5 percent.
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in a lifetime event, as the day will become “night” in the early afternoon hours. Local schools are joining in on the celebrations, as specialized lesson plans aim to help these students better understand the event they will bear witness to. Alexander City Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said that he had given the schools directions regarding what to do and what not to do on Monday, and he believed the teachers were doing a good job educating their students about what an eclipse is. “We want to take all the precautions we can to protect our kids,” he said. Jim Pearson STEM Teacher Jerrie Mattox was working with some of her second-grade students, making viewing boxes out of old cereal boxes, allowing them to watch the eclipse more safely, according to Jim Pearson Guidance Counselor Brittany Kelly. In addition, “Each grade level is learning something about the event. The kindergartners are learning about the sun, the first-graders are learning about the moon, and the second-graders are studying what an eclipse is and what it means,” Kelly said. At Stephens Elementary School, the third- and fourth-graders have spent the first few days of school studying
the eclipse during their STEM classes, according to Principal April Neese. “Students will be given the opportunity to view the eclipse using NASA approved safety glasses provided by the school,” she said, though also saying that students would need a signed permission slip in order to take part in the viewing. “We’re using an overabundance of caution,” Radney Elementary School Principal Dr. John Prestridge said. “Our teachers are educating them on the importance of the eclipse, and some of our science teachers may incorporate it into their standards.” While the students at Radney will not be allowed to go outside and view the eclipse in person, Prestridge said some teachers may choose to let their students watch the event on their Chromebooks or on the Apple TVs in their classroom. “Most of our teachers will be streaming the eclipse live through The Science Channel,” Alexander City Middle School Principal Tracie Blakely said. “Our media program is working on a video about the eclipse, and we plan to have it posted on our website.” Each day this week, one history class looked at certain aspects of eclipses, including safety precautions and the effects they have on animals, while another one
broke into groups, studied how ancient civilizations viewed such events and explored how these beliefs fit into their culture before presenting their findings to the rest of the class, Blakely added. Tallapoosa County Schools Director of Instruction Kathy Ledbetter said the East Alabama Regional Inservice Center and AMSTI had sent them a package of information about the event, including safe viewing tips and web links to valuable information. She sent out an e-mail to teachers throughout the system, recommending they let their students watch the eclipse from their classrooms from the live webstream available on the NASA website. Subjects across the board at Dadeville High School would examine various aspects of this event, all while relating it to the coursework at hand, according to computer science teacher Bradley Bearden. Geometry students would use the eclipse as a way to study real-life examples of points, lines and planes in action, while those taking computer science classes have been examining the negative impact caused by the spread of false information and the sale of fake eclipse glasses and countering by making a video for the community about what to do and what not
to do in order to have a positive impact on others, according to Bearden. In biology, earth and physical science classes, “The students will be modeling the relationship between the sun, the earth, and the moon. Students will recreate a solar eclipse using flashlights, a globe, and a golf ball,” he said. Furthermore, the biology students “will additionally discuss the ideas of resolution, magnification, and enlargement and how these relate to the microscope and understanding our molecular world.” Like a number of other schools in the area, the students at Dadeville Elementary School will be kept in their classrooms and would watch the event unfold live through a livestream over the Internet, Principal Chris Dark said. “PE will keep students inside to remove the temptation they may have to directly observe the eclipse with unprotected eyes,” he added. No matter what schools throughout Tallapoosa County have been doing since classes started back, or what they plan to do Monday afternoon, the solar eclipse has provided students in both the city and county schools a unique educational opportunity they will never forget. “This is a valuable scientific topic we can teach around,” Cooper said.
Guide afternoon. “I think everyone knows to never look directly into the sun as it can damage your eyes. Solar eclipses are no exceptions to this rule. Both NASA and AAS (American Astronomical Society) are warning people to use special lenses that filter out more than 99.999 percent of sunlight when used correctly,” he said. “You can identify these lenses as they are mounted on a paper frame and marked with the Federal safety standard code number ISO 12312-2.” Carr also said sunglasses would not provide adequate protection, and NASA suggested making a pinhole projector to watch the eclipse through. Taking a piece of cardstock, poking a pin-sized hole in it, standing with one’s back to the sun and shining sunlight through the hole onto the ground would allow for seeing the moon block out the sun without running the risk of eye damage. For those who may wish to take photographs of the eclipse or view it through optical devices
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like binoculars, Carr said these would need a proper solar filter in order to take photographs or protect the eyes. “Wearing solar-viewing glasses while looking through these devices will result in serious eye injury unless the device is equipped with proper solar filters,” he said. “Think about it like staring directly into a laser. It’s extremely dangerous.” He added that some camera companies have instructions on their websites about how to correctly use their equipment in taking eclipse photographs, but solar filters would still be key, whether using a high-powered camera or the built-in camera on a smartphone. In addition to all of his safety guidelines, Carr also pointed out a number of valuable resources the public could use to learn more about the eclipse, along with other interesting facts and events surrounding the event. “NASA has developed a fantastic website that
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covers the solar eclipse in great detail (https:// eclipse2017.nasa.gov). For example, they have eclipse maps, elementary schoollevel lessons about the sun, and even some techniques for safely viewing the sun indirectly—using a pinhole projector,” he said. In Montgomery, the Gayle Observatory is planning an eclipse party, which will begin with the documentary “ECLIPSE: The Sun Revealed” at 10:30 a.m., and would have a setup allowing guests to view the event through telescopes, Carr said. “There’s a possibility that the temperature will drop a few degrees during the eclipse, similar to how temperatures drop during twilight. In fact, the AAS notes that the temperature can decrease as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit,” he added. Explaining how rare a total solar eclipse can be, Carr expressed a great deal of excitement about getting to experience an event like this. “In my mind, it is a fantastic opportunity to
1994. The experience was extremely moving and was probably one of the reasons I chose to become a scientist,” he said.
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Russell cleanup: B A salute and a little history or anyone who has traveled down Lee Street recently, it’s hard not to notice that the clearing of 17 acres in the former Russell Corp. complex is moving very quickly. Most of the wooden debris has been moved and crews have been working seven days a week to remove metal and break up the concrete pads and brick walls that were on the property. There are large plots that are all the way down to the dirt and it’s starting to look like that 60-day promise to get it done may actually happen. That is awesome to see and we applaud the city, property owners and the folks doing the cleanup for creating 360,000 reasons to finish the project. (The city has agreed to pay $360,000 for the property once the cleanup is completed.) We have been quick in the past to criticize the lack of movement on the demolition and clean up. But a conversation with Roy Granger Friday revealed there is a little more to the story than some of us know. When the project started, Granger met with city leaders and asked to be able to haul debris to the city’s inert landfill at a reduced rate. After initially giving the idea a thumbs up, he was told that it wouldn’t be allowed because the landfill was almost full. Then he worked with former Alexander City Fire Chief Kem Jones to get a permit to burn debris. That went well for about a month until resident complaints to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management stopped that. Then he hauled about 100 loads to his own property and started burning almost a mile deep into his property, far from any other residences. But the smoke drew complaints and this time he was fined and stopped again. Another attempt to burn close by was started and verbal approval was given by ADEM. When the burning started, all of a sudden it wasn’t approved after all and Granger was fined again. Enough of the history lesson and now we know the rest of the story. The bottom line is that it is getting done and we congratulate all those involved in working toward the finish line, even if they all ran a few laps before they got there.
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uried in all microdrama distractions of the Trump administration are many of the good things it has done. One of the many underreported accomplishments occurred in June, when Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions said the Department of Justice would reverse one of the sleazy practices of the Obama administration: allowing prosecutors to cut deals with corporate targets to direct payment of settlements to their pet political causes. These “slush funds,” created from DOJ prosecutions of American corporations, allowed the hyper-political Obama administration to direct settlement money to politically favored causes. Settlements were sent to the likes of the National Council of La Raza, a Democrat activist group, and other “community redevelopment” and nonprofit “legal aid” organizations. You know, the folks who showed up at all those work-week, midday Obama rallies who happened to be in matching T-shirts. When a company like Volkswagen slips up and runs afoul of myriad regulations and laws (never mind that no one noticed for years), the DOJ swoops in and shakes the company down for money — some of it sent to pet Democrat causes. As expected, the CEO of Volkswagen capitulates. He says this is the most humiliating moment in his company’s history. Keep in mind, Volkswagen was founded by Hitler. Hitler was too early with VW. Had he waited and teamed up with Samsung, he’d have been able to blow up Americans. Then VW reaches a $15 billion settlement. Democrat friends in the plaintiff lawyers’ bar rake in billions, and the DOJ sends stacks of
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money to liberal allies and various like-minded activist groups. And VW owners, the supposed “victims” of increased horsepower and performance all those years? Well, they get a $25 gift card they can use on their next purchase of a VW. Companies see this and, instead of opening another plant in Shakedownville, USA, they build a plant in Mexico. There they only have to bribe local cops. Jobs and revenues go overseas. Trump points this out and becomes president. Government can do this because it creates all the myriad laws no one understands. In 2010 alone, 81,405 laws and regulations were created. I suggest you try to read them. If it gets boring, stick with it; it gets real interesting after page 79,205. And if you do not want to read all this, you can watch the movie: Atlas Shrugged. Washington knows we will not read all their rules or even notice. Most Americans care about and understand the infield fly rule better. Per the National Review, “Under Eric Holder and Loretta Lynch, the Justice Department regularly designed legal settlements in which well-heeled defendants were encouraged (read: forced) to donate money to third parties with no legal connection to the case being adjudicated.” So why did this work? The Government Accountability Office said that the practice was legal because the money was provided “voluntarily.” Yeah, much like you “volunteer” your wallet and watch to a
robber who has a gun on you. This dubious practice under Obama needs to be examined. Loretta Lynch would not investigate Eric Holder or any Democrat. For eight years the only animal allowed in the White House was the Attorney General’s guide dog. Yes, companies have constitutional rights to fight this practice but, according to the Obama doctrine, nothing says it has to be a fair fight. They know they are trying companies in the judicial system and the court of public opinion, and they settle. Not even examined yet is how the practice was used to go after opponents (Rush Limbaugh’s largest sponsor, LifeLock, was shaken down big time), or how many police departments DOJ determined were “racist” and shook down. The BP settlement was so big. Any time you put more oil on birds than Colonel Sanders ever did, you’re vulnerable. I really would like to see who all got anything beyond lawyers, bureaucrats and environmental groups. Other cases involved Uber settling on various charges, seemingly weekly. There have been so many settlements, Uber just delivers the money each time -- as you would expect -- in a white Kia, five minutes later than they say they’d be there. Ticketmaster settled a suit for $9 million, but only paid $3 mil after their “servicing fee.” LinkedIn paid $7 million in settlements to employees. But the company knew it would never have to pay, because it sent notifications to “victims” on how to get paid in emails from LinkedIn, and then kept deleting them. Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist and awardwinning author. Contact him at Ron@RonaldHart.com or @RonaldHart on Twitter.
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A few months ago, I warned the people about the historic victory of winning control of the Republican House, Senate and White House. I said they have it all but without the mindset to lead, they will fall. Today, you see it happening. God wants you to love everyone and when your heart is filled with anger so much that you don’t see people, only money, you got a problem. The President came in with a plan to divide the people and turn them against one another and when he couldn’t do it, he
called on more evil people to do it for him. Today we see the President with no way forward and doesn’t want anyone to help. He has been a “bully” with wealth that he is use to taking his way and when he can’t have his way he blames the media. When is the Republican party, the real party, the one up there that won’t solve problems and not be a problem. The ones that want to legislate real policies and not jokes. Everything about this administration has been a joke. Nothing has been passed. The CEOs have walked away from this not giving people any hope. But he is still calling on
the evil playbook with Luther Strange. He won’t make a difference because the people are sick and tired of the direction of the President is taking the country. Every policy he has hurt the middle class and the poor, all for the top or nothing. God is still in charge and he is mourning for his people that are praying and crying out to him. He hears their voices. So all eyes are on the Republicans, the real Republicans, the ones that want to do something for the people, something real for a change in a bipartisan way. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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SOAP BOX DERBY: Dadeville’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby Race and Festival is August 19 at 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with plans and set up. Help make this a great day for children. Deadline for entry is August 5. Call Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339 with questions. The festival will start at 10 a.m. with inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horseshoe, cornhole and more. YARD SALE: The Ladies of the Elks will host their annual yard sale August 19 from 6 to 11 a.m. MUSTER ON THE TALLAPOOSA: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting a Muster on the Tallapoosa August 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Creek hunting camps, cannon firing, militia and musket drills, wool spinning and dyeing and more. There is a shaded picnic area with charcoal grills, tables and pavilions available. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on August 19 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available. YARD SALE: Marshall Street Church is hosting a yard and bake sale Friday, August 18 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 19 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Family Life Center. All proceeds go to the building fund.
BENEFIT RIDE: There is a benefit ride for Billy Ward Saturday, Aug. 19. Registration will be at Walmart starting at 8:30 a.m. kick stands up at 10 a.m. The route will be 70 to 100 miles with a gas and rest stop and stopping at Jeff Abbett’s house. Riders are $20 and $5 for passengers. A $20 donation will get you lunch and a door prize ticket. For more information call Jeff Abbett at 256-794-8972, Pattie McLain at 256-267-5374, Scott Vick at 256-404-3841 or Donnie Ward Jr. at 334-703-3538. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: The Just Believe Women’s Conference will be Aug. 19 at at 10:30 a.m. at Passion Church on Highway 63 North for a time of fellowship and inspiring testimonies.
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Ruth Melton, Ruth Johnson, Shelton “Little Man” Melton, Angelia Wright, Betty Jo Russell, Brad Nolen, Amy Vickers, Gladys Hope Baker, Chris Goss, Donquavious Marshall, Larry Hill, Elaysha Easterwood and Billy Johnson are celebrating birthdays today.
Sunday’s Events CHURCH HOMECOMING: The New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 20 at 11 a.m. CHRISTIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY: New Covenant Ministries of the World, Inc. is host-
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ing its annual Christian General Assembly themed “Principles and Doctrine for the Perfecting of the Saints,” August 14-20 at the Liberty Life Center at 243 S Street in Alexander City. Daily at 9 a.m. there will be a prayer breakfast, 11:30 a.m. a seminar on Holy Bible research and at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday will be a worship and praise service with a speaker. Sunday, Aug. 20 is is Climax Day with Chief Apostle W.T. Traylor.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Eagle Creek Baptist Church will have revival services August 20-22 at 6:30 p.m. each night. Dr.John Ed Mathison will be the revival preacher. Dr. Mathison retired after 36 years as senior Pastor of the Frazer United Methodist church in Montgomery. Under his leadership Frazer grew from 400 to over 8000 members.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 21-23 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest minister will be Rev. MacArthur Moss. Edward Milner is pastor.
Tuesday, August 22 VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Volunteer Connections is recruiting volunteers to assist with the January through April 2018 free tax assistance program. A pre-training class will be held and Tuesday, Aug. 22 and again Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in one of these classes of for more information please call VCCA at 256234-0347 or email at vcca.al@gmail. com. ORIGINS OF THE BIBLE: The Samford Ministry Training Institute is an extremely practical program that is designed for both ministers and laypeople, combining solid teaching with minimal assignments that won’t overload your schedule. Classes are simple and affordable. Each class is eight weeks and requires reading only one book. The classes are taught at the Tallapoosa Baptist Association building on Highway 280 in Jackson’s Gap, and are open to Christians from all denominations. The next class starts on Tuesday, Aug. 22 and is enti-
tled “The Origins of the Bible”. We will discuss the inspiration of Scripture, how the Bible was collected into a “canon”, how the books of the Bible were copied and passed down, and much more! To register online, go to www.samford.edu/programs/ministry-training-institute/. For more info about the upcoming class, call Pastor Matt Haines at 256-234-2408.
August 22-24
CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alex City Ministerial Association is hosting a city wide revival at the GAP Fellowship Church August 22-24 at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Rev. Josh Sammons of Hillabee Baptist Church, Wednesday will be Bishop W.T. Traylor of Liberty Life Christian Center and Thursday Rev. Mike Jackson of Flint Hill United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, August 23 VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Volunteer Connections is recruiting volunteers to assist with the January through April 2018 free tax assistance program. A pre-training class will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22 and again Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in participating in one of these classes of for more information please call VCCA at 256234-0347 or email at vcca.al@gmail. com.
Thursday, August 24 UNDERAGE DRINKING FOCUS GROUP: The East Alabama Mental Health Center at 287 North Tallassee Street in Dadeville is hosting an underage drinking and substance abuse focus group August 24 at 6 p.m. Questions can be directed to 334742-2112 or prevention@eamhc.org.
Friday, August 25
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Jayceettes are invited to a reunion Friday, Aug. 25 at noon at Jake’s. It will be Dutch treat. Contact Joan Morgan at 256-234-2166, Sandra Harris at 256-212-4100 or Rita Barry at 1-205-907-0005 for more information.
Saturday, August 26
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.
Sunday, August 27
CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming Sunday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and ‘Just One’ in concert. A love offering will be taken. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Margaret Thornton is music director and Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. Everyone is invited.
Monday, August 28 MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The Alex City Area Ministerial Association is hosting a dinner for ministers and spouses August 28 at 6:30 p.m. at Marshall Street Church of God. The meal will be a choice between pork chop or chicken with two vegetables, dessert and drink. The cost is $15 per person. Please respond ASAP to Pastor Mike Waldrop at radcom2jc@gmail com or leave a message at 256-392-4950. JOB FAIR: The will be a job fair at the Alexander City Sportplex at 1685 Riding Arena Monday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130
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New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
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Raffle Chucks Marina and is valued at about $10,000. It is a 2000 Bayliner Rendezvous with a 125 hp Mercury motor, trailer and gps/depth finder. Chandler explained the boat has had routine maintenance performed over the years by Chuck’s and that it is good shape. She said it does have some seat issues but those are being worked on. “John Mason of Coach Kraft Upholstery is donating time and materials to work on some of the problem areas,” Chandler said. Raffle tickets are
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available at Chuck’s Marina, the animal shelter, Alex City Vet Clinic and Wayside Animal Hospital. You do not have to be present to win when the drawing is held Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. at Chuck’s but there are some requirements. Ticket purchasers have to be 21 or older and boat registration and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Chandler will be letting the world know who the winner is. “I will be on Facebook live when we do the drawing,” she said.
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A kitten plays at the Lake Martin Animal Shelter Friday while waiting for adoption.
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Long and statements taken from witnesses that were read at a May 9 preliminary hearing allege that Thomas was the triggerman, shooting Hart once in the chest and once in the head. Ponds helped take items from the scene and helped take evidence from the house, according to testimony. The Outlook reported shortly after the arrest of Ponds and Thomas that the two men were seen featured in a rap video entitled “Pistol In My Lap” that had been posted on YouTube. The video was shot two days before the killing and posted the day before Hart was murdered. But after the story circulated, the video was removed from the site and is no longer available. It is believed a copy of that video that was preserved by The Outlook after it was discovered was part of the presentation to the grand jury. In a statement to police, Ponds said that the gun shown being held by Thomas in that video was the murder weapon. It has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences along with the two bullets taken from Hart’s body for ballistics testing. Those results have not been finalized, Long said on the stand on May 9. Thomas said in a statement read by Long in court that he did shoot Hart, but claimed he didn’t intend to shoot him. But contrary to Ponds’ statement, he said that Hart had groped him and he reacted by shooting the 27-year-old Walmart co-manager. Long testified that two Emerson televisions and a 2010 blue Dodge Charger were taken in the incident. Both men have remained in the Tallapoosa County Jail since their arrest. Bond
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for Sept. 18. The council will also hold a public hearing on the potential rezoning for property at 1621 Heatherwood Drive in Alexander City and then consider an ordinance to change the zoning of that parcel from B-2 General Business to R-3 High Density Residential. Adjacent property is already zoned R-3 and has apartment buildings constructed on it. In other business the council will also consider: • A resolution to award bid for requisition 17-13, HWY 63 S Pump Station Improvements Project, Waste Water Treatment. Mark Johnson Construction of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $217,600. • A resolution to award bid for requisition 17-19, Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) Equipment, Police Department. Emergency Lighting by Haynes of Montgomery, Alabama submitted the lowest bid, saying it will outfit eight police vehicles at a cost of $9,703 each at a total cost of $77,624. That bid was about $51,000 less than the
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was set at $100,000 Friday. Also indicted on charges of murder, attempted murder and marijuana possession is Alexander City’s O’Hennessey Diomonta Wright, who is now 19 years old. Wright is accused of killing 28-yearold LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton. Reports indicate that Herron was shot multiple times in the early morning hours of Oct. 30, 2016 and died from his injuries. A second victim was also shot and Wright was also indicted on one count of attempted murder. Alexander City Police Department personnel received a call reporting that a shooting had occurred in the 2100 block of County Road at 3:36 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. When officers arrived they found Herron, of Coosa County Road 91 in Kellyton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead. Judge Tom Young has ordered a mental evaluation in the case, but court records do not indicate if the evaluation has been performed or list any potential findings. Bond was set at $300,000 Friday. Wright is represented by attorney Michelle Perez. Wright is no stranger to Alexander City Police. On Oct. 16, 2016, just two weeks before the shooting, Wright was arrested and charged with four counts of assault. He was out on bond at the time of the murder, records show. Indictments are not an indication of guilt in a case, just that the grand jury found sufficient evidence that a crime was committed and that it should be heard in court.
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closest competitor. • A resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute a grant application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The city and the county will share a grant of about $12,000, which can be used for law enforcement equipment. The grant is awarded with no local match requirement. • A request to approve an Alcohol License application for Salwa Enterprises, LLC. • A request to approve the receipt of funds to upgrade the lighting at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Stadium. • A request to approve the receipt of funds for the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex Miracle Field. This is from donations and funds raised at the group’s benefit concert and auction scheduled for Saturday. • A request to approve the receipt of funds for the Cooper Rec. Zumba Class Youth Program. • A request to approve the 34th Annual National Night Out event. The event is tentatively planned for Oct. 3
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Low roster numbers are a symptom of society
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veryone has a different theory for why football teams’ roster numbers are getting lower and lower by the year. Most of the time I hear about concussion threats and potential for injury. But let’s be honest – the sport of football is the safest it’s been in a long time. Not only are there rules within the game to protect players from injuries, including not being able to hit a defenseless receiver and no targeting allowed, there are also standards by which high school teams must follow when it comes to practice. Two-a-days are a thing of the past. Even having three full weeks of full-contact practice isn’t allowed anymore. Teams aren’t even allowed to go full contact two days in a row under new AHSAA rules. Plus, helmet upgrades and concussions regulations are through the roof. Every player must pass a concussion standard test prior to the season, and if there is a threat of a concussion, one must re-pass said test before he can rejoin the team. Moreover, safety has always been a concern in football, but that didn’t stop people from playing before. A lot of people also make the argument toward specialization. More student-athletes are dedicating their time to a single sport rather than branching out to multiple teams. Several studies have been done that show specialization actually harms a student-athlete — it’s easier to get burned out on a single sport and injuries become more common. But I don’t buy specialization as a reason for low roster numbers for a couple reasons. For one, you don’t see these drastically low roster numbers across other sports. Every single football team in the Outlook’s coverage area has its lowest numbers in memory. While some other sports teams may be small, they aren’t hurting like football seems to be. Secondly, it’s not often you hear about a football player specializing. Although football has become a yearround sport, they are often playing basketball or wrestling in the winter and taking advantage of baseball or track and field in the spring. With football, it’s almost harder to specialize because even though there are weight lifting programs and summer workouts, there aren’t travel ball and club teams. What it comes down to is football is one of the toughest sports out there. It’s tough mentally, physically and emotionally. It’s a big time commitment and requires a dedication to hard work and teamwork. Not everyone is cut out to play football. Especially in Alabama, where even in what I’ve been told has been a mild summer, the heat and humidity are consistently bearing down. It can’t be easy. It’s so much easier for kids to sit in the air conditioning and play Madden on their flat-screen TVs than it is for them to actually get outside, don the full pads and tackle on another on the real-life gridiron. And with the way society is today, the easy way out is becoming more and more appealing every day. It’s almost a catch-22, too. With lower roster numbers, there’s more potential for injury and a lesser chance of success. With more injuries and more losses, fewer players want to come out. While the feeling around the area teams is still positive, I truly worry how some of these teams will make it through the season. Central Coosa currently has less than 20 people on the roster, and Dadeville, Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend are all going to have players going both ways quite a bit. If something doesn’t change in our society and parents don’t start encouraging their kids to become more active, football could continue on a downward slide. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of the Outlook.
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For most of his life, Benjamin Russell graduate Jacob Rogers was just like his older brother, Zac. He played baseball his entire childhood and picked up football only during high school. Although he had just a few years of experience and only two years as a starting safety, Jacob Rogers has reached new heights as he’s now playing at one of the top Division I programs in the country. “I had a good bit of baseball offers when I was leaving Benjamin Russell and even a couple of Division II and Division III schools for football,” Rogers said. “But I had the opportunity to walkon at Auburn, and me growing up an Auburn fan my whole life, I knew it was something I couldn’t pass up. I’m getting the chance to live out my dream.” While some players come to college as preferred walk-ons and have the opportunity to spend the spring and summer with their potential team, Rogers was a tryout walk-on. A year and a day ago, he along with nearly 60 other people tried out for the Tigers. “It really depends on what they’re looking for as a team that year,” Rogers
After playing baseball most of his life, Jacob Rogers is now on Auburn’s football team
said. “I was blessed enough to have the skill set they were looking for.” Standing at 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Rogers said he’s the second tallest defensive back for Auburn, so his size was likely a factor during his tryout. Rogers is still a redshirt freshman and will likely play on Auburn’s scout defense. “Especially during the spring and fall, there’s really no depth chart; we’re all treated the same, which is cool being a walk-on,” Rogers said. “But I’ll probably be on the scout defense, so my job will be to help out the first- and second-team offenses be the best they can be.” Rogers said playing for Auburn has been a great experience because the team fits very well together as a group and it feels more like a family. There’s still many years left in Rogers’ Tiger career, so at this point, he’s not looking too far ahead. “I’m just gonna give it the best I can every play,” Rogers said. “If it in the Lord’s plans, I’ll take advantage of it, but if not, I’m always going to help my team be the best they can be.” Playing for Auburn while his brother Zac played baseball for Alabama and still attends the university has definitely given the Rogers family an interesting dynamic.
“I was blessed enough to have the skill set they were looking for.” — Jacob Rogers Auburn walk-on safety
“They stay neutral,” Jacob said. “Growing up, we were all Auburn fans, except for Zac. He was actually a Florida fan, so he was kind of the outlier. But now, (my family members) are Alabama fans in the spring and Auburn fans in the fall.” Although Rogers didn’t play football for long before arriving at Auburn, he said coming from a small town isn’t all bad. “I was surrounded by great staff at Alex City, and they’ll definitely do whatever they can to help you get looks from colleges,” he said. “But it all comes down to you and what you’re willing to do. I know a lot of people here from small towns with pretty rough backgrounds or not much exposure, but if God has it in his plans for you and you’re willing to work for it, you can accomplish whatever you want.”
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Alexander City Middle School hosted its annual intersquad scrimmage on Friday afternoon. The team was broken into the maroon and white squads and faced off against each other. The entire school was present at the game, and the middle school cheerleading and dance team also got in on the action.
High school activities bring communities together By STEVE SAVARESE and BOB GARDNER
Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here. That’s exciting news for studentathletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun and games. It teaches important life lessons, too. In fact, high school athletes not only have higher grade-point averages and fewer school absences than non-athletes, they also develop the kind of work habits and self-discipline skills that help them become more responsible and productive community members. This year, the NFHS and AHSAA plan to emphasize to our students, parents, coaches, officials and fans that high school educationalbased athletics is more than a game. It is about relationships with friends and foes. The contests are the culmination of much hard work, sacrifice and provide memories that will remain with us for the rest
of our lives. The AHSAA will be using the hashtag #MoreThanAGame as a reminder of how dedicated our students, coaches and administrators are to academics, athletics, the team and community. We also want them to remember how much enjoyment we all take from that hard work, whether it be as part of the team, band or cheerleaders, or being students, parents and fans all supporting their school with pride. Attending high school sporting events teaches important life lessons, too. Among them, it teaches we can live in different communities, come from different backgrounds, faiths and cultures, cheer for different teams and still have a common bond. That’s why attending the
activities hosted by your high school this fall is so important. It’s not only an opportunity to cheer for your hometown team, it is also an opportunity to celebrate our commonality. The bond we share is mutually supporting the teenagers in our respective communities. We applaud their persistence, tenacity, preparation and hard work, regardless of the color of the uniform they wear. We acknowledge educationbased, high school sports are enhancing their lives – and ours – in ways few other activities could. We agree that, regardless of what side of the field we sit on, attending a high school sporting event is an uplifting, enriching, family-friendly experience for all of us. Many of the high schools in our state lie at the heart of
the communities they serve. They not only are educating our next generation of leaders, they also are a place where we congregate, where people from every corner of town and all walks of life come together as one. At no time is this unity more evident than during a high school athletic event. This is the beginning of a new school year. Opportunities abound in the classroom and outside it. Let’s make the most of them by attending as many athletic events at the high school in our community as possible. We want every student to have fun. Your presence enhances the opportunities and experiences for those you support. Turn on the lights and let the games begin. Steve Savarese is the executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association and a former Benjamin Russell football coach. Bob Gardner is the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.