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Sunday sales show solid first-day results “We did begin Sunday sales and it did give us a small boost,” said Brandon Johnson, one of the managers at the Ruby Tuesday location on Highway 280 in Alexander City. “It wasn’t as large as we thought it may be, but we didn notice an increase. The big thing is it puts us on the same footing with restaurants in other areas. So we feel like that will be a plus.” As professional football season nears, restaurant owners feel that the added revenue by those wanting a beer with
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The first Sunday where alcoholic beverages were legally sold in Alexander City didn’t touch off any mad dashes to the stores or restaurants at noon, but local retailers and eateries say there was a noticeable bump in sales. Sunday sales became legal in Alexander City after voters overwhelmingly passed a resolution allowing the added day of sales last Tuesday.
their meal while watching a game could even add more traffic. The new hours don’t apply just to restaurants. A drive around area convenience stores, grocers and restaurants found only that Walmart was not selling alcoholic beverages Sunday. A sign near one of the coolers were beer was on display blamed a computer glitch that had not been corrected to allow registers to accept the sale yesterday. Store officials said they expect that to be rectified in
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The Lake Martin Area United Way will launch its “Picture a Brighter Future” 2017 Fundraising Campaign tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College. The public is invited to come out and learn more about the United Way’s 27 member agencies as all will be on hand with booths and information for all who attend. In addition to the kickoff and information, attendees will be treated to hot dogs and a chance to take home prizes as well.
An investigation following a suspicious fire at a local trailer park earlier this month has led to the arrest of two suspects on arson charges. Jennifer Hope Winters, 20, of Alexander City and James Ray Reeves, 34, of Alexander City are both currently facing arson charges related to the fire Aug. 13 blaze at a mobile home at 32 Hilltop Drive in the Oak Hill Trailer Park. According to Alexander City Fire Marshall Craig Clark, a neighbor called the fire in to Cliff Williams / The Outlook authorities at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. This mobile home in the Oak Hills Mobile Home Village was set ablaze on Aug. 13. See ARSON • Page 3
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Executive Director Sharon Fuller said that in keeping with the theme, each agency will decorate a large picture frame that guests can pose inside for photos. Guests will be able to vote on which frame they like best. “I will introduce our United Way board and this season’s pace setter. Pace setters are companies who have stepped forward to say they would like to start the campaign early,” Fuller explained. This year’s pace setter will be Russell Medical Center (RMC). As pace setter, RMC began their campaign in mid-August. At the kickoff, they will announce how much they See UNITED WAY • Page 3
A 40-year-old Childersburg man is facing charges after a bizarre series of events that touched off a search and rescue mission on Lake Martin in the early morning hours Sunday. According to information supplied by Sgt. Steve Jarrett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Alabama State Troopers from the Marine Patrol Division responded to a report of a missing person on Lake Martin near the entrance of Piney Woods Boat Ramp and the U.S. 280 bridge. It was reported that a man jumped from a moving vessel and was missing. The man was identified as 40-year-old Devlon Blankenship of Childersburg. According to Ken Cowart of the Alex City Rescue Squad, they put Blankenship boats in the water to help in the search. “We were told that Mr. Blankenship was on a pontoon boat with a group of people and got into some sort of argument or altercation with others on the boat,” Cowart said. “With the boat moving about 30 miles per hour, we were told that he jumped off the boat and appeared to have flipped as he hit
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Investigators with the Dadeville Police Department are still searching for details and two suspects believed to be involved in a shooting at a birthday party in Dadeville early Sunday morning. According to Dadeville Police Chief David Barbour, officers were called to the American Legion Hall on East Columbus Street in Dadeville at 12:29 a.m. Sunday on a report of shots fired and individuals injured. The hall had been rented to individuals for a birthday, Barbour said. Upon arrival officers identified five people who had been injured in the shooting. One victim was taken by LifeFlight to Baptist South in Montgomery. Monday he was listed in critical, but stable condition. The other four victims received non-life-threatening injuries, according to Barbour and as of Monday had been released for area hospitals. Two had been taken to East Alabama
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DEAR ABBY: I recently retired after 26 years of working with a professional partner of the opposite sex. Now my wife expects me to cut off all communication with her. There was never any intimacy or sexual attraction at all, just a friendship established over many years. I have explained this to my wife many times, but she refuses to believe me and wants this person out of my life for good. How can I explain this to someone I have worked with for so many years? Is my wife’s request reasonable? Can’t married males have female friends, or am I restricted to only male friends for the rest of my life? -- FENCED IN, IN WASHINGTON DEAR FENCED IN: No, I do not think it is reasonable, and the implication is insulting not only to your former working partner but also to you. However, unless you can get to the bottom of your wife’s
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Graveside Service for Ms. Patricia Ann Kelly, 76, of Alexander City, will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham with Rev. Steve Arnberg officiating. Ms. Kelly passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on
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Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday
Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.
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13 after spotting embers and flames through a bedroom window of the mobile home. Units responded quickly and were able to douse the fire. Once they were able to look inside, Clark said that they didn’t find signs of accelerants, but said the fire appeared to be “started with a lighter and normal combustibles on the couch inside the trailer.” Det. Riley Foshee worked the case for the Alexander City Police Department and through interviews was
able to get statements that led to the development of Winters and Reeves as suspects in the case. Reeves was arrested on Aug. 19 and Winters was taken into custody on Aug. 23, according to police records. No motive was released, but the suspects were known to the person who had leased the trailer. No injures were reported and Clark said that while the trailer had been leased, power had not been turned on to the structure.
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Medical Center, one to Lake Martin Community Hospital and a fourth was treated at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City. The names of the victims were not released. Barbour said two suspects have been developed in this case, but did not release names and said no arrests had been made as of early Monday afternoon. Barbour said that officers from the Tallapoosa County Sheriffs Department, Camp Hill Police Department and the Jacksons Gap Police Department offered assistance
in the case. Barbour said the investigation was ongoing and investigators are following leads and aiming to locate the suspects that have been identified. Anyone with any information on this case, please call the Dadeville Police Department at 256-825-6212 or investigations at 256-825-9959. Information can also be emailed to the following email addresses: police@ dadevillepd.org, christopher.r.martin.302@gmail.com, jonathan.floyd.306@gmail.com.
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raised during that two-week head start. Before the event winds down, the name cards guests exchanged for their dinners will make a reappearance as they are used to determine who will win door prizes. This will be Fuller’s sixth campaign with the Lake Martin Area United Way. She is looking forward to another successful year. “This event was a huge hit last year,” Fuller said. “It gets everyone excited and motivated to start the season.” The kickoff event is funded by a portion of the more than $12,000 raised from one of last season’s most
profitable United Way fundraisers: the April Quail Fry at L.B. Benton’s farm. Also beginning this month, the United Way will circulate letters and flyers to local businesses that have donated in the past. Fuller believes that helping the United Way can offer donors the kind of satisfaction that only comes from giving to others. For more information about the 2017 campaign or to give to the Lake Martin Area United Way, visit www. unitedwaylakemartin.org or call 256-329-3600.
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the last time I was down here I couldn’t. But I’m glad you can. This trip to the lake was last minute and it was nice to be able to pick up something to take to friends for having us down to the cabin.” If the vote is any indication, residents think it’s a good move. In Alexander City the measure passed by a 24 percent margin with 2,357 voting for and just 1,464 against. The hours for Sunday sales as established by the Alexander City City Council are from 12 noon to
11 p.m. on Sundays. In Dadeville the vote was more than two-to-one, with 532 for Sunday sales and 254 against. The vote was 183 yes to 172 no votes in New Site. Sunday sales in those areas will begin next week, officials said. County voters will get the chance to have their say in November’s General Election as the same question will be on the ballot at that time.
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“We will wait until tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11:30 a.m.,” Jackson’s Gap Town Clerk Kathleen Thomas said. “That is when the council will canvass the vote.” Officials with the Tallapoosa County Board of Registrars certified provisional ballots from Jackson’s Gap Thursday but did not say how many were certified.
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the water. They circled back to look for him, but couldn’t find him. That’s when they called authorities.” Jarrett said that the search was suspended at 4:19 a.m., but a short time later Blankenship showed up at a house in the area. After the man was located, Marine Patrol Troopers arrived and charged Blankenship with public intoxication and was transported and booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail. Blankenship was released on bond late Sunday.
Following last week’s election, Jackson’s Gap officials said that three of the four provisional ballots were cast for Walker while the remaining ballot was cast for Mike Crouch. Depending on which ballots were certified will determine if a runoff between Walker and Kim Henderson.
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nity. While most of us have heard of United Way, many residents are unaware of all the agencies depending on the funds raised or exactly what they do. If you fall into that category, tonight is your chance to learn more and enjoy the kickoff for one of the most exciting campaigns in recent memory. The Lake Martin Area United Way will announce its annual goal at a special kickoff event set for tonight at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the campus of Central Alabama Community College. The kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. The need in our community is great so the agency is asking for area residents to be “Picture a Brighter Future” and help them raise the funds that will make the work done by 27 agencies possible. Each of the agencies will be represented and will have people on hand to answer questions. They will be glad to tell those in attendance about their organization and the work they do. The evening will also feature food, prizes, fun and the revealing of the campaign’s pacesetter – the local companies that have already set an example for the rest of the businesses in the area – and how much they’ve raised, and the campaign’s goal for the year. There will be door prizes awarded and superheroes milling about and making themselves available for pictures. This is probably one of the most important years for United Way to make its goal. There is a large need in the community among local charities. Your donations make sure that people in need have the most basic needs like food and shelter at times when they have few other options. From working to end homelessness, provide youth services, promote early learning, offer health services and help older adults – your dollars do great things for our community. So take this opportunity to join in the fun and educate yourself on these incredible agencies. Attend tonight’s United Way Kickoff celebration. You will be glad you did.
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s I stood on the sidelines as Coosa Central played in its home opener Friday night, I couldn’t help but think back to my high school days and the way it makes you feel to hear that National Anthem played, to say the “Lord’s Prayer” with a massive huddle of your teammates and hear the ref blow that opening whistle to start the game. It’s a rush that even now makes the hair on the arm of this 55-year-old jaded journalist stand at attention. I’ve said it before, but football season is my favorite time of the year. With ESPN and all the other sports networks now, there will soon be football on almost every night of the week. I was on football teams, but to say that I played football would be a bit of a stretch. My playing career was more of a sitting and standing career. I watched a lot of people play while I sat on the sidelines for the most part, until my senior year when I finally got my turn on the field. But there were a few times before that where I was close to the action at least. In 1976, I was a sophomore at North Clayton High School in College Park, Georgia. Our varsity football team was blessed with a strong junior and senior class and I played on the junior varsity. But nagging injuries to center Mark Mobley one week in practice led head
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coach Jim Clepper to allow me to dress with the varsity for a road trip to Newton County. I don’t know his reasoning, but in my teen mind I thought that since I played center and the varsity center was ailing a bit, he had me there just in case. I was right. It was a rainy night and the field quickly turned to a mud bog. The Newton Rams were tough that year, but the game was close in the second quarter. That’s when it happened. I saw Mobley coming off the field grabbing his shoulder, limping a bit and one sock had disappeared into his Size 11 Riddell cleat. At the exact second that I saw it all unfold in slow motion, I heard assistant coach John Lynch scream my name. “Sneed, get up here now,” Lynch said. I sprinted toward the coach like a deer on the first day of gun season, my heart beating equally fast. “Take off your shoulder pads and what size shoe do you wear?” Lynch asked. I froze. “Size 11,” came out of my mouth after passing over a monstrous lump in my throat.
“I need your right cleat too,” Lynch said. Reality hit me like the bullet that is shot at that deer on the opening day of gun season. I undressed, pulling my pads off and my right shoe. It seems that Mark Mobley had hit a Rams player so hard that he broke a strap on his shoulder pads and the force of pushing off with a waterlogged cleat had busted his foot right through the side of the shoe. Coach Clepper called a timeout and Mark suited back up and was back on the field without missing a play. As for me, there I stood in one cleat and one sock-clad foot, both buried in the mud, feeling like one leg was longer than the other. No shoulder pads and the rain getting heavier by the second. Multiply that misery and embarrassment by two more quarters in the same state of apparel, add the sting of a 14-7 loss to Newton and a long, long bus ride home and then you are in my shoes – or should I say – my shoe. I share my story just to show how much I love the game. A bad day on the sidelines was better than a good day in the recliner with a remote in hand. So players, enjoy every second and all of us watching will be there, wishing we were you. Sneed is the editor of the newspapers of Tallapoosa Publishers.
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Dear Editor, I want to thank two gentlemen for helping me with a flat tire Friday, Aug. 26. I was on my way home when the car started acting up. I got out to see what it was. I saw it was a flat tire. There I was in the road and traffic was coming. All at once a black gentleman came to where I was to help me. Then a white police officer came up, with the lights flashing to help too.
I was so spiritually impressed with them working together helping me, “I am white.” I just want to thank them for what they did helping me. My sister was in the car with me. She’s on a walker so they were a blessing to us. To both gentlemen, I say stay safe in Christ Jesus. Anita Crouch Alexander City
To whom much is given much is required Dear Editor, I am very saddened by the comments made by Dr. Billy Sellers, a professional pediatrician, concerning Alexander City. Also, the race for mayor is not over and the votes have not been cast in the polling places for the upcoming runoff on Oct. 4. Dr. Sellers stated that the candidate selected by him did not win and he tells others to call him to find out who he is supporting and who not to vote for. People of Alexander City, please make up your own minds and not let anyone persuade you to give up your
rights and privileges to think for yourself. Voting and voicing one’s own opinion is the beauty that makes America great. I really don’t care to rehash all the other information discussed by Dr. Sellers. If folks would take time out to read for themselves, talk to individuals already in public offices and candidates running for public offices, it would give them a better perspective of what goes on in our city and not rely on biased reporters whose objectives seem to be to sell newspapers. Better yet, why not attend council meetings and other public events.
I ask Alexander City and Dr. Billy Sellers this question, where were all of you the past four years when council meetings and other workshops were going on? Secondly, who gave information to you to help make you decide that Alexander City can’t survive? By the way, Mr. Nabors is not the mayor of Alexander City now. Mr. Charles Shaw is mayor and perhaps could be again. Until citizens vote – let’s respect our mayor, after all, he is your representative too! Have a blessed day! Evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City
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COUNCIL MEETING: The Dadeville City Council will meet Aug. 30 at noon for its second meeting of August to canvas the results of the municipal election and its regular meeting.
UNITED WAY KICKOFF: The Lake Martin Area United Way’s Campaign Kick Off is Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. COMMUNITY FORUM: SAV-ALIFE is having a community forum, Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Russell Sales Office Lobby to discuss the function and importance of SAV-A-LIFE inthe the community. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Up until a couple of years ago, there had been a tradition of having the final service of the summer season at Church In The Pines (a Children’s Harbor Ministry) on Labor Day Weekend. However, because of the tremendous growth and huge crowds in recent years, services will remain at Church In The Pines until the weather gets too cold to do so, and then move to Children’s Harbor Chapel through the winter months, then back to Church In The Pines on Easter Sunday morning. This coming Sunday morning (September 4), Dr. Mickey Morgan of Vestavia, will be the guest speaker, and special music will be provided by Cecily Daugherty of Homewood and Laura Evelyn Smith of Eclectic. You have a special invitation to come for a wonderful time of worship on the shores of Lake Martin.
September 2
HOMECOMING: There will be a homecoming reception for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1957, 1977 and 1997 at the Dadeville high School Library at 5 p.m. The classes will be honored at the reception before the game and by recognizing them at the football field before the game begins.
September 3
YARD SALE: Camp Hill Baptist Church is hosting a yard sale at its 280 property Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise funds for a playground.
September 4
GOSPEL SINGING: World of Truth Ministries is hosting an Awakening Crusade with Paster James H. Bolton and Minister Eddie J. Howard Jr. Sunday, Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. LABOR DAY WEEKEND CONCERT: Russell Lands on Lake Martin is hosting its last event of the Summer Concert Series with a Labor Day Weekend Concert Sunday, Sept. 4 at The AMP with the Vegabonds, The Bama Gamblers, Rexton Lee and The Bank Walkers. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and children under six are free. APPRECIATION SERVICE: St. John A.M.E. Church is hosting the 21st Appreciation Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2:30 p.m. honoring Rev. and Sister James R. McCoy. PASTORAL ANNVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist Church is hosting the 13th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Rev. and Sister Jimmy Thomas Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Rev. J.C. Fryer of Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
September 6
BUDGET HEARING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education is holding two public hearings for the 2017 Budget on Sept. 6 and Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Board office at 679 East Columbus Street in Dadeville.
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Septemeber 7
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves Alumni and Friends Association is hosting its montly luncheon Sept. 7 form 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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LAUREL HIGH CLASS OF 1969: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will have a meeting on Sat. Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Cooper Recreation Center. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a pancake breakfast Sept. 10 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. for $6 a plate. Plates consist of pancakes, bacon and/or sausage. Dine in is all you can eat and to go plates are available.
September 12
BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education will have a public budget hearing Sept. 12 at 7 a.m. in the board office at 375 Lee Street. BUDGET HEARING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education is holding two public hearings for the 2017 Budget on Sept. 6 and Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. at the Board office at 679 East Columbus Street in Dadeville. HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Storyteller Dolores Hydock will present “It’s the Little Things: Five small objects that played a big role in shaping the Dutch Golden Age,” to Horizons Unlimited Sept. 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office.
September 12-13
CHURCH REVIVAL: Sandy Creek Baptist Church is hosting a revival Sept. 12 and 113 at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Craig Guy has invited Rev. Phillip Winningham as guest speaker. Gail and Donnie Douglas will provide special music. All are welcome.
September 17
RIVER KIDS: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service and River Kids are hosting a float trip on the Tallapoosa River from Horseshoe Bend to Jay Bird Creek September 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only twenty spots are available. Children must be at least 12 years of age and participated in Kayak Kamp. For more information or to register contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-826-1050. Registration deadline is Sept. 9. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves Aluni and Friends Association is hosting a trade day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Booths are $10.
September 18
SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Batist Church in Goodwater is hosting its annual Sacred Harp singing Saturday, Sept. 18 starting at 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish for lunch and more singing in the afternoon. For more information call Jack Nelson at 256-839-5344 or Willima Futral at 256-839-6670.
September 19
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: The Air War College’s Dr.Mark Conversino will speak to Horizons Unlimited Sept. 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office.
September 20
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Sept. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
September 22
STORY TELLER: Delores Hydock, actress and storyteller, will present ‘Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers from World War II’ at Red Ridge Methodist Church (corner of Hwy 49 and 34) Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host this fun presentation by Delores, and she will tell us that it was bigger than Bob Hope! From Utah to the Philippines, from wrestlers and tap dancers to the biggest names in show business, from 16,000 servicemen in a
southern France amphitheater to 20 GI’s in jeeps, USO camps were part of an inspiring story of volunteerism, patriotism and service. She shares with us her stories, pictures and video excerpts of some of the 7000 camp performers who brought music and laughs to US servicemen far from home during WW II. Call 256-8257820 for more information.
September 23
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Bibb Graves Alumni and Friends is hosting a spaghetti dinner Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Billy Morgan Band. All proceeds go to the restoration of the school.
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September 24
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256377-4918.
September 26
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Mollie Smith Waters will present “Disobedient Women Angelina Grimke, Virginia Foster Durr and the Pursuit of Equality,” Horizons Unlimited Sept. 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office.
September 29 - October 15
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October 3
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. I.William Ferniany will present “History of the University of Alabama Birmingham Health System and It’s Future,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office.
October 10
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present musical jazz to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wine Emporium.
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October 11
AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Peggy Wall, author of ‘Alabama Gold, a History of the South’s Last Mother Lode’, will visit the Dadeville Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., to discuss her book and sign copies that will be available for sale. The book covers gold mining in Tallapoosa County during an entire century, beginning in the 1830’s and ending in the late 1930’s. She has included research about Gold Mountain, the Devil’s Backbone, Eagle Creek, Goldville and Hog Mountain. Ms. Wall interviewed miners from the 1930’s and they also told her stories of the experiences of their parents who had been miners in the early 1900’s. The Friends of the Library will sponsor this event in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-825-7820.
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Agriculture foundation, county federations award almost $150,000 in scholarships STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama Farmers Federation and local county Federations are investing in the future of Alabama agriculture by awarding almost $150,000 in scholarships to 85 Auburn University (AU) students pursuing degrees in agriculture or forestry. Students from 60 counties were recognized during the 2016 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 27 at the Ham Wilson Arena in Auburn. Randolph County’s Luke Knight received his fourth consecutive Federation scholarship Saturday. He encouraged his peers to seek opportunities for Federation involvement. “This scholarship provides students way more than money. This is your golden ticket to every agriculturalist in the state,” said the senior studying agricultural communications. “The opportunity to have this scholarship helps relieve the financial burden of my educational aspirations and opens up opportunities to network with people in the entire agricultural industry.” Knight knows the effect Federation involvement can have. He was a finalist in the 2015 State Young Farmers Discussion Meet. Marshall County Farmers Federation President Rickey
Cornutt thanked the Federation on behalf of recipients’ parents. Cornutt’s daughter, Cara, was recognized at the luncheon. “As a parent, I know this scholarship is going to help with tuition and books, but besides that, it’s going to help a child’s goals and dreams be met,” Cornutt said. “I’m glad to be part of an organization that cares about young people and invests money in their education.” Alabama State Board of Education member Dr. Cynthia McCarty attended the scholarship program. She congratulated students on choosing a career path rooted in agriculture. “Agriculture is such a hugely lucrative and interesting field,” said McCarty, a Jacksonville State University professor. “The most common mistake I see in college students is if they have one bad day —professor or test— they want to stop what they’re doing. Please don’t. You are so valuable, and we need you in agricultural careers.” Blount County scholarship recipient Karri Fievet said the opportunities she gained through the Federation were life changing. “The Alabama Farmers Federation scholarship is a key reason I have been able to continue my education in poultry science at the best agriculture school in the state,” said Fievet, who
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Auburn University student and scholarship recipient Rebecca Oliver of Alexander City was recognized during the Alabama Farmers Federation 2016 Scholarship Recipients Luncheon Aug. 27 at the Ham Wilson Arena in Auburn. Oliver graduated from Benjamin Russell High School and studies agricultural communications.The $1,750 scholarship was funded by the Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation and the Federation’s Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation. From left are Federation President Jimmy Parnell, Oliver, Tallapoosa County Farmers Federation President Neal Kelley, Federation State Board Member Joe Lambrecht and Federation Southeast Region Vice President George Jeffcoat.
will graduate in December. “This scholarship is a blessing I hope to repay through my work in the agriculture industry.” Fievet said she didn’t realize agriculture’s intensive worldwide impact until she transferred to AU in the fall of 2014. “Agriculture has sustained me as a person, and the Federation has graciously allowed me to continue
as a student,” she said. “Through these scholarships, the Federation has given so many young people a real chance at the brightest future possible.” The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation (AFAF), with support from the Federation and Alfa Insurance, provided $1,250 in matching funds for each county Federation that contributed
$500. Sixty county-match scholarships were recognized at the luncheon, in addition to 24 students who received county Federation scholarships from Baldwin, Chilton, Dale, Henry, Houston, Jefferson, Lee, Madison and Monroe counties. One student received a solely AFAF-funded scholarship.
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K… My email inbox is completely full. I mean, it’s full of spam about increasing my virility or curing acid reflux, but it’s still full. Anyhoo, I know that you all have really meant to send emails clamoring for my predictions for week one. Well, it’s time to give you those for the first gi-normous weekend of the 2016 college football season. Oklahoma v. Houston… Prior to last season’s surprise run to a big bowl win over Florida State, Houston was known more for having “Cougars” of the reality-TV, middle-aged, human female variety. Now those cougars have to share the lime-light with the football Cougars of UH as Coach Tom Herman has this team primed for another splash on the college football scene. That being said, I am picking Oklahoma to win this game by the slimmest of margins. LSU v. Wisconsin… Playing this contest in Lambeau Field is an incredibly cool idea. Unfortunately for Wiscy, to have a chance to win against LSU they need to be playing at an incredibly cooler temperature (say…. -3 degrees in December?). The Tigers Leonard Fournette has been battling ankle issues, but I just don’t see how the SEC doesn’t roll over the Big 10 in this one. Texas v. Notre Dame… Recent Notre Dame suspensions and uncertainly at quarterback should make me pick Texas, but I am not on board the Charlie Strong train yet. Notre Dame by 7. North Carolina v. Georgia… Why does everyone keep thinking this is an easy game for UGA? UNC should be favored, man? The Tarheels were oh close to throwing a monkey-wrench into Clemson’s title run last year and I think they will be strong again. Meanwhile, Georgia has the talent (as per usual), but I would like to see that talent beat someone under new coach Kirby Smart before picking them. Kentucky v. Southern Miss… Just playin’. This game is terrible. UCLA v. Texas A&M… This will sound weird, but this game may be the most important on the docket to its two coaches. Jim Mora Jr. needs a win at UCLA to validate hype; Kevin Sumlin at Texas A&M needs a win to validate his obscene salary. The loser — especially if it is Sumlin — will feel immense pressure immediately. Ole Miss v. FSU… The best game of the weekend will be Labor Day night. Which is also very possibly the night my wife goes into labor with our new baby girl soooooo…. Double entendre and stuff. Anyhoo, lately I have not been a real fan of either of these schools so I guess I will root for and select Ole Miss to win… SEC! SEC! This assumes, of course, they have not been put on probation by Monday. Auburn v. Clemson… Bad news for AU: DeShaun Watson and a bevy of talented receivers return to Clemson which should be able to carve through Auburn’s shallow secondary and lead the South Carolina-based Tigers to a victory. Good news for AU: Alex City passed the Sunday sales for alcohol ordinance so the trip back home can be drowned in vodka and/ or Mango-Ritas. Alabama v. Southern Cal… Two dynasties that have been dynamically nasty to their opponents in their respective eras. Too bad 2011 Alabama couldn’t play 2004 USC, huh? There would be more NFL talent on that field than a Saints/ Bears game. As it stands, 2016 Alabama should be able to cover a 9 point spread against 2016 Southern Cal though. Tide by 14. Happy first football weekend urryone! Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
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The Lady Wildcats in action during Thursday’s volleyball tri-match against Elmore County and Alabama Christian Academy.
BRHS wins 1, loses 1 in volleyball tri-match By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Benjamin Russell began the volleyball season by heading to Elmore County Thursday for a tri-match with the Panthers and Alabama Christian Academy. The day proved to be a mix for the Lady Wildcats as Benjamin Russll beat Emore County 2-1 in three sets and lost to ACA 0-2 in two sets. For their fourth match of the sea-
son, the Benjamin Russell Lady Wildcats head to Auburn High today to play the Lady Tigers at a double header, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday Benjamin Russell ends the week by heading to Sidney Lanier High in Montgomery to match up against the Poets at 4:30 p.m. Additional games get underway this week as well. Central Coosa hosts Dadeville High today for its third match
of the season. The Lady Cougars face the Lady Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Central Coosa finishes out the week by heading to New Site Thursday to play Horseshoe Bend at 4:30 p.m., which is the Lady Generals’ season opener. After opening its season against Central Coosa today, Dadeville will host Elmore County High in at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Tigers finish out the week by heading to Tallassee Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Ben Russell graduate signs soccer scholarship Naranjo to play at Pine Manor College Cathy Higgins / The Outlook
Above, Will Gulledge drives his ball off the 10th hole during Saturday’s tournament. Below, Mitch Joiner watches the trajectory of his ball from the same spot.
DHS Baseball Golf Tourney hits homerun By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
Two teams came out on top at Saturday’s annual Dadeville High School Baseball Golf Tournament at Lake Winds Golf Course. Placing first at the four-man, 18-hole scramble was the team constisting of Rob Schuster, Terry Daniel, Papa Daniel and Raf Daniel. First place gross was the team consisting of Bill White, Trevor McKinley, Trip McKinley and Mark Turner. For their efforts, members of each winning team were presented cash prizes. Saturday’s tournament attracted 36 area golf enthusiasts ranging in age from youth to senior adult. “They had nine teams,” said Lake Winds golf pro Jim Gunnells. The four-man scramble included play for closest to pins and longest drive. In addition, more than 50 individuals and area businesses sponsored holes. The annual event benefits the Dadeville High School Baseball program. “It pays for hats, jerseys and ball equipment,” said DHS head baseball coach Kyle Caldwell. Although the tournament has been a longtime annual event, it’s the first one since Caldwell took on the position of head coach of Dadeville’s baseball team. Still, he was impressed by the number of people contributing to the cause. “I think it’s great,” he said.
By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
When classes start at Pine Manor College in Boston tomorrow, two Benjamin Russell High graduates will be part of the freshman class. Former Benjamin Russell High School Lady Wildcat Karina Naranjo joined her classmate Charley Lutz in accepting a soccer scholarship to Pine Manor College. In June, Naranjo was named to the Coaches AllState Soccer Team’s 6A Second Team. The honorary selections were made by high school state members of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, from 1A-7A. While at Benjamin Russell, Naranjo was a midfielder for the Lady Wildcats. However, she was not yet certain of her position on the Lady Gators team. Together Naranjo and Lutz headed to the New England campus on Wednesday, Aug. 17, and reported to the school on Friday, Aug. 19. The former Lady Wildcats attended their first meeting with the Pine Manor Lady Gators on Monday, Aug. 22.