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Holiday weekend a big one for business By MITCH SNEED Editor
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Local businesses tend to do well during this annual holiday weekend. There is game day apparel available at several locations in Alexander City, including Hibbett Sports shown on the right.
An Auburn home football game and what most consider on the last official Lake Martin weekend of the summer have the potential to make this Labor Day weekend a great one for area businesses. A check with local hotels, retailers and stores showed that they are all prepared for heavy traffic over the next three days. Most all of the hotels on Highway 280 were booked near capacity and stores were fully stocked in anticipation. Ed Collari, president and chief executive officer of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, said Friday that the kind of traffic this weekend could
bring means a lot to the economy. “I think there is no doubt that Auburn fans, the folks coming to the game from Birmingham, can have a big impact here,” Collari said. “I think you will see people coming down Highway 280, picking up tailgating supplies, grabbing a bite to eat and picking up last minute items.” He said the fact that Alabama is playing in Atlanta, could also be a good thing locally. Collari said that people have a tendency to settle in, have gatherings and stock up on food and beverages for the night. This year the Russell Retail store will be closed for the first time in recent memory, but other stores are stocked up See BUSINESS • Page 3
County extension office brings back gardening event
Local groups hard at work to provide hurricane relief
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By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Tallapoosa County Extension Office and the Tallapoosa County Master Gardener Association have come together again to host the 2017 Fall Gardening Extravaganza. Scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College, the Fall Gardening Extravaganza will provide attendees with valuable information about gardening and how to improve their own beds. “We feel like this event is a great opportunity for people to hear from experts in the field of horticulture,” County Extension Coordinator Shane Harris said. “It’s basically a lecture-type format with a variety of topics.” The past two times the two have worked together to host this event, it was very well received, and even sold out on both occasions, according to Harris. Appealing to gardeners of all levels, this event has attracted guests from across Alabama and western Georgia. The 2017 Fall Gardening Extravaganza is slated to have a lineup of guest speakers that are among the best and most See GARDENING • Page 3
Arguably the strongest storm to hit the Gulf Coast since Katrina in 2005, Hurricane Harvey has brought devastation to the coast of Texas, especially the areas around Houston and Galveston. Now that the majority of the storm has passed, residents across southeast Texas begin the arduous task of cleaning up the damage and restoring See RELIEF • Page 5
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Wet Wednesday in the area
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A motorist navigates through puddled water on Lee Street Wednesday morning. As of 3:30 p.m. a total of 1.34 inches of rain had officially fallen in Alexander City Wednesday, with expectations of possibly another inch coming before midnight. Some areas got as much as 2.5 inches like Bobby Tapley’s rain gauge shows. Rain is expected to continue today, but the chances of precipitation drops to 30 percent Friday and 20 percent Saturday. More weather photos inside on Page 5.
Salvage cars: what to look for in vehicles after a flood By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Following a major natural disaster, such as a flood or a hurricane, the cleanup process includes removing vehicles that were submerged or sustained other environmental damage. While these vehicles are most often sold to junkyards for scrap, some are occasionally rebuilt and sold at used car lots. When cars like these enter the market, how can potential buyers know what they’re getting for the price they pay? “If they’re a flood vehicle, they See VEHICLE • Page 5
Annual orders being taken for cheeseballs, new recipes available By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
It has become a local tradition in Alexander City to purchase homemade cheeseballs made by the women of the First United Methodist Church for the holiday season. The “Say Cheese” fundraiser has been around for a while. “We have been doing it since 2002,” Pam Young said. The biggest change this year is the number of different cheeseballs available. “We have four recipes this time,” Young said. This year the group is offering
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Spicy Senorita, Holiday, Old English Cheddar and English Bleu. The cost of the one-pound cheeseballs is $10 but the English Bleu is $12. The Spicy Senorita is a Mexicanstyle rolled in paprika. The consistent favorite over the years, she said, is Old English Cheddar, which is a traditional strong cheese, with a very smooth texture and rolled in nuts. The Holiday option is seasoned with red and green bell peppers and made with a creamy cheese base. Young also said she noticed the favorite of most men happened to be English Bleu. Rolled in fresh parsley, See CHEESEBALLS • Page 5
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Jenny East, Pam Young, Fran Clayton, Sandra Moore, Linda Gunn, Willa Alford, Patsy Shreve and Peg Lawson pose for a photograph at First United Methodist Church. The ladies are getting ready for the annual Say Cheese Cheeseball fundraiser.
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DEAR ABBY: My ex is a recovering drug addict. We have a 2-year-old son together. I realized he was using drugs when I was seven months pregnant and all our money was gone. I stayed with him for a year after I learned about his addiction. That year was the hardest year of my life. Choosing to leave was extremely painful, and I still cry about it every day. My ex was never the type of addict who nodded off, cheated or had other issues; if it hadn’t been for the money disappearing, we would have had a perfect relationship. He finally went to rehab and seems to be doing well. He still goes to work at a great job, pays child support now and is involved with our son, who adores him. He wants us to get back together. It has been more than a year since we separated --
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and I hate to admit this, but I’m the happiest I have ever been. Abby, I feel guilty about it. Even though I love him, he broke me as a person with his lies, and I don’t think I can ever trust him. I love my life with my son, and the thought of us living as a family in one house again makes me sick. I feel ashamed for not wanting to try, and these feelings are crippling. I told him I want him to move on, but he says he will always love me and will never give up. Do I owe it to him -and our child -- to try and work it out? -- HAPPIER WITHOUT HIM
DEAR HAPPIER: No, you do not. You are in charge of your life now, and if that gives you peace of mind and makes you happy, then you are under no moral or ethical obligation to change it. Please remember that you are not responsible for your ex’s happiness. You may always love each other, but that doesn’t obligate you. If he wants to “never give up,” that is his choice. If you want to move on with your life, that is your choice and your privilege. DEAR ABBY: Can you settle a dispute between my husband and me? Sometimes, I take it upon myself to hand-wash my car because I enjoy seeing my hard work reflected in my shiny car. When I do, it sparks an argument. His view is that since he’s the man, he should be responsible for washing the car. He says there are certain things “women
just don’t do.” I think I’m perfectly capable of washing my car. Should I give up and let him take care of washing my car, or should I stand my ground? -JUST AS CAPABLE DEAR CAPABLE: If you want to wash your car occasionally, it should not be grounds for an argument. Many women do, and it’s not an issue. However, because your husband seems to find it emasculating, let me suggest that rather than argue about it you allow him to spoil you by doing it for you from time to time. And when he does, if you feel compelled to polish something, let it be your nails while he’s out there sweating in the driveway. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mr. Gerald Clay Neighbors 1935 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. Gerald Clay Neighbors, 82, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. David Sherrell, Rev. Mike Jackson, and Rev. Sunny Champion will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Neighbors passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1935 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Evan Clay Neighbors and Linnie
Cordelia Johnston Neighbors. He was an active member of Friendship United Methodist Church and loved gospel music. He was an avid Auburn fan, was an Auburn graduate, Class of 1957 and supported Auburn Football for 60 years. He worked for Russell Corp for nearly 40 years and retired in 1996 as an Accountant in the Cost Accounting Department. After retirement, he volunteered at the Alexander City Recycling center and enjoyed cattle farming with his brother. Mr. Neighbors was an expert on the history of the Fishpond Community. His pride and joy was his granddaughters, Malena and Kayleigh. He is survived by his daughter, Kelli Lynn Valdez of Alexander City; son, Kevin Clay Neighbors of Huntsville; grandchildren, Malena Valdez and
Kayleigh Simpson, both of Alexander City; sister, Erline Saxon of Alexander City; caregiver, Misty Caldwell of Alexander City; special friend, Christy Wesley (Brad) of Alexander City; six nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilka Evans Neighbors; parents; sister, Vema Veazey; and brother, Beryl Neighbors. The family requests that service attendees please wear your Auburn colors. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Funeral service for Mrs. Vello Jackson age 95 of Clay County, Alabama; 1 p.m.; Friday, September 1, 2017; Armour’s Memorial Chapel, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Thursday, August 31, 2017; 12-7 p.m. at Armour’s Memorial Chapel. Burial, Armour’s Memorial Garden, Alexander City, AL.
Jolene Simpson of Goodwater, AL age 34 passed away Friday August 25, 2017. Celebration of life will be 1 p.m. on Friday September 1, 2017 at Eagle Creek Baptist Church in Dadeville, AL family will receive friends at Eagle Creek Baptist Church in Dadeville, AL from 4-7 p.m. Professional Service entrusted to Grace Memorial Chapel 220 East 3rd Street Sylacauga, AL 35150 256487-8102
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Troopers to be out in force over holiday weekend checks and do everything they can to remove impaired individuals from behind the wheels MONTGOMERY – of vehicles and boats Labor Day weekend, (or other water vessels). summer’s season finale, Grants administered typically draws heavierthrough the Alabama than-usual traffic on Alabama’s roadways and Department of Economic and Community Affairs waterways. (ADECA) and the “Safety is one of Alabama Department of our top priorities Transportation (ALDOT) throughout the year, but will fund overtime for it’s especially important additional Troopers during extended holiday weekends, when so many during this valuable safety campaign. want to enjoy one last Still, ALEA needs seasonal road trip to assistance from motorists the lake, beach or other and boaters to truly make warm-weather attraction,” a positive impact on Alabama’s Secretary of DUIs/BUIs. Secretary Law Enforcement Hal Taylor would like to Taylor said. remind everyone to During Labor Day adhere to the following weekend, which runs safety tips, ALEA’s Five from 12:01 a.m. Friday, to Stay Alive: Sept. 1, to midnight • Avoid driving and/ Monday, Sept. 4, or boating under the Troopers in ALEA’s influence of alcohol or Highway Patrol and drugs. Marine Patrol Divisions • If you are impaired, will step up patrol and do not drive or operate enforcement efforts a boat. Designate a across the state to sober driver in advance, promote safety and call a cab, use public work to prevent crashes, transportation or call a injuries and deaths. sober friend or family Enforcement efforts member to get you home include participation in safely. the national campaign • Simply obey the law. Drive Sober or Get • Avoid speeding, Pulled Over. During this following too closely final week, Troopers and and other dangerous their law enforcement – sometimes deadly – partners across the state behavior on Alabama’s will conduct sobriety STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
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Troopers in ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will step up patrol and enforcement efforts across the state to promote safety over the holiday weekend.
roadways and waterways. • Buckle up – no matter how short your trip. • Ensure all of the vehicle’s occupants are buckled up (or using a child restraint system) and those on your boat
are using or have access to personal flotation device (PFDs are required at all times for ages 8 and younger.) • Avoid the water during inclement weather, particularly when it
construction industry workers and maintenance crews, ALDOT will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from noon Friday to midnight Monday.
includes thunder and lightning. • Be even more cautious when traveling through construction zones. For the safety of the traveling public,
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for the fans. There are all sorts of shirts and gear at Wal-Mart, Winn Dixie, Hibbett Sports and area convenience stores. Need a Tiger or Tide Crock-Pot? You can find yours right on Highway 280 at Wal-Mart. In Dadeville, Jack’s will see its first gameday weekend, having opened earlier this year. General Manager Matthew Pruitt said he expects a great weekend. “We saw a bump from just Friday night’s high school game so we fully expect a big Friday and Saturday with the crowds going to Auburn combined with the lake crowd,” Pruitt said. “Before coming here I ran a store in Gadsden and the crowd for a Jacksonville State game is much smaller than what you see at Auburn. So we anticipate big things this weekend.” The threat of lingering rain from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey may have an impact on the lake crowd, but Collari said traditionally it has been a busy one for area retailers. “It’s always hard to quantify, but with a holiday weekend when you have good weather in the forecast, you normally do see a big weekend on the lake,” Collari said. “The weather is a little iffy right now, but that could change. You watch and about anywhere you go Friday afternoon or Saturday morning you will see bigger crowds than normal. Those added people mean a bump to local businesses and the local economy.” Numbers from the holiday weekend won’t be available until early October, when sales tax reports are finalized. But already, this summer has been a good one for area businesses. According to numbers released by Ward Sellers, who handles business licenses and sales tax collection for Alexander City, the city has seen an 8.62 percent increase over 2016. “We’ve been up every month with the exception of October,” Sellers said. “That’s a very good trend and it shows the economy is growing. Labor Day traditionally has been a good weekend, no doubt about that.”
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Top left: Even Crock-Pot is getting in on the action with team styled units like these at Wal-Mart. Top right: Wal-Mart also has cups, glasses and decals for the game day enthusiast. Bottom left: Many consider grills standard equipment on game day for cooking up hamburgers, hotdogs and other game day foods. Bottom right: From Nike’s Alabama merchandise to Under Armour’s Auburn merchandise, Hibbett’s is a sure to have something for game day.
Gardening recognizable in the field of gardening and horticulture. This year’s speakers include Chris VanCleave, Sara L. Van Beck, Carol Reese and Felder Rushing. “When picking our speakers, we try to select ones that people would recognize,” Harris said. “Some of them have books out, some have appeared in magazines and some are online.” Covering subjects like the history of daffodils in America, how to better take care of roses, the
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idea of slow gardening and the types of wildlife that may inhabit a garden, the 2017 Fall Gardening Extravaganza will have something for everyone. “A lot of people that come to this event have a passion for learning and gardening,” Harris said. “We try to give a different perspective on things each time.” Despite the Fall Gardening Extravaganza going from a yearly event to a bi-annual one, Harris said the event would still
be a great and affordable opportunity for the public to come out, hear some great speakers, and learn a little more about the world of horticulture. Those who wish to attend may register by calling the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at (256)825-1050. The registration fee is $25 and includes lunch. Space is limited and registration is required in order to attend. “I encourage people to go ahead and register,” Harris said.
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lexander City’s location means that we benefit in many ways because of where we are in relation to other big attractions and what we have right here in our own backyard. That has never been more obvious than a weekend like the one that is upon us. The Alabama State Troopers say that the Labor Day weekend officially begins at 6 p.m. today, but for weeks area retailers and others have had this weekend circled on their calendars. Now if the weather will just cooperate. This is the weekend when the Auburn Tigers open the football season in a night game, playing host to Georgia Southern just 40 miles down the road. Fans from across the state take advantage of U.S. Highway 280 to make their way to the Plains to tailgate and see the Tigers play. Many of those people choose to stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, park their RVs for a night and fill up their tanks and coolers. In short, it is a big deal to the local economy. Now, combine that with the flood of people who are making their way to Lake Martin for what is traditionally known as the last big weekend of the summer and you see why this is like the economic Super Bowl for our area. “It’s Labor Day weekend, Auburn opens up and there is no place better to be than at the lake house,” said one Birmingham resident who had parked a Chevy Suburban with a pontoon in tow in the parking lot of Walmart Wednesday afternoon. “We stay here every gameday weekend. You can’t beat it.” That scene, as well as that of orange and blue-clad out-of-towners stopping for goods, will be repeated multiple times over the next few days. Many local residents may take the lake and its lure for granted. They too may have become accustomed to gameday traffic and fans rolling through the area. Others may curse the traffic and longer lines at area stores. Instead of angst this weekend, just smile and say “thank you” and “welcome to Alexander City” when you run into these folks. They are important to our region’s economy.
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want to let you in on a secret to living a large life. Are you ready? If you want to live truly big, you must have some extraordinarily interesting, outside of the box, unusual, eccentric, friends in your life. I am talking about people who are genuine characters. In my life, I have been fortunate to have some friends who fit that description, and I promise you they bring an element of bigness to my life I cannot get anywhere else. Sadly many can’t handle a friendship with these weird or different kinds of people. Some prefer their friends to be suave, socially acceptable and easily interchangeable with others. My eccentric friends do not fit into that mold. They are truly originals. It has been a huge benefit to me to learn to embrace them as friends. One of my eccentric outside of the box friends is a man named Dan. He is in his 60’s. He works providing humanitarian aid to some of the most troubled places on the planet. He has been in almost every country in the world. He has been to Russia over 100 times. I have watched him create documents with a spy like precision that allowed him to get past security checkpoints
like Dan. Dan recently had a stroke and has been in the hospital in Illinois. His family told me it looked bleak that Dan would ever be himself again. RAY WATERS I imagined if he ever got out Columnist of the hospital it would be a where corrupt police wanted miracle. And I knew his days of international travel were to prevent aid workers from surely over. entering a country. Dan To my surprise, the phone knows the ins and outs of rang Saturday, and when getting things done on a shoestring better than anyone I answered, I heard Dan’s big booming voice. He had I have ever known. He knows how to survive in the turned a corner. He was hardest of places. His ability healing. He was ready to get out of the hospital and get to deliver goods to hurting back to work. There were people is legendary. He is a walking, talking travel guide. places to go and people to help and time was short. I He is amazing, and he is had to smile. Dan was back. weird. My life has is better Because he is so mission because of my friendship minded he ‘s hard to understand sometimes. He is with Dan. He has opened my eyes to parts of the an original. He is loud. He world and incredible people can be bull headed. He has I would have never known made more mistakes in life apart from him. He is that most have. But he also eccentric for sure. has tried and succeeded at Above all of that, he has bigger things than most can been a real friend to me in even imagine. He lives the good times and bad. Don’t big life every day. be afraid of those who are He is much more different. Friendship with comfortable residing in a the unusual ones often is hut in West Africa than he precisely what you need to is being awarded for his make your life colorful and humanitarian efforts at a black tie dinner on the island big. of Cyprus. He is colorful. Ray Waters is a minister, He has swagger. He loves a motivational speaker and and serves in a big way. I know of no one on the planet a regular columnist for The Outlook
represents District 1. His phone number is 256392-0344. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee. District 2. Her phone number is 256-750-0663. Her address is 786 I Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.
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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.
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Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.
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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5. His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.
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Tim Funderburk represents District 6. His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.
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he beginning of the school year is an energizing and sometimes challenging time for families, teachers, and students. My wife and I have three children, and I know how excited my kids always are for the first day of school. This past spring, I had the opportunity to work across the aisle in the Legislature with Rep. Elaine Beech to pass a law that makes it easier for Alabama farmers to sell their produce to school cafeterias. Every year, the Alabama school system receives hundreds of thousands of dollars from the federal government via the Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program. The law that I sponsored specifies that the State Department of Education may use federal money to buy fruits and vegetables directly from local farmers, which will expand the menu of healthy food options available in school cafeterias and provide an additional selling market for Alabama farmers. Indeed, last year, even before it was clarified that federal money could be
it is also important to continually identify ways to improve the quality of food served in our school cafeterias. CLYDE At 35 percent, Alabama CHAMBLISS has the second highest Alabama Representative total rate of obesity in the nation, and our state used to purchase from local ranks eleventh and ninth farms, the Alabama Farmin obesity rates for 10-17 to-School program had a year-olds and high school $2.3 million impact on the students, respectively. Now, state economy. Now that I’m no health scold: as my schools can also use federal wife could tell you, I enjoy money to purchase produce a big slice of homemade from local farms, we should pecan pie as much as the be able to keep even more next person. taxpayer dollars in-state. But I think we can The primary goal of K-12 all agree that expanding education is to develop the the number of fruits and minds and hearts of our vegetables available in our young people. We want school cafeterias is a smart our students to master the move. fundamentals of science, I wish all of our local history, math, civics, and teachers and students a the English language, and successful school year. If to learn what true wisdom I can be of service to any is. In a democratic republic, teacher or administrator in the education our young my district, please don’t people receive will help hesitate to reach out to my determine the future health office at 334-247-7872 or of our democracy. send me an email at clyde. So certainly, academics chambliss@alsenate.gov should have pre-eminence in our schools. But Clyde Chambliss since our students spend represents all or parts of anywhere between 35 Autauga, Elmore, Chilton, and 45 hours per week at Coosa and Tallapoosa school, and many students counties in the Alabama will eat more than one Senate. meal in school cafeterias,
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Rainy Wednesday Above, a student walks across the lawn at Benjamin Russell High School wearing a jacket while others wait under the canopy as school let out Tuesday afternoon. Right, most students were not fazed by the weather as school let out Tuesday afternoon.
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their lives back to a semblance of normalcy. Thankfully, they will not be doing this alone. Organizations throughout Alabama and the Lake Martin area are gearing up and providing whatever relief they can provide. The local American Red Cross organization held a telethon on WSFA-TV throughout the day Wednesday, raising funds to support the relief efforts. Members from across the state have been deployed to the affected areas, personally aiding those who have been displaced by Harvey. “Over 20 Red Cross personnel statewide have been deployed, including four from central Alabama,” Central Alabama Red Cross Executive Director Kelly Hodges said. “Right now, the key is providing food and shelter to these people.” The First United Methodist Church of Alexander City, working with the United Methodist Committee on Relief, are gathering supplies for their initial response, preparing kits for those going in to affected structures and cleaning the interiors. Similar to their postKatrina reaction, the church is accepting these supplies at their Green Street Campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, as well as during their Sunday services. The Lake Martin Area United Way has set up a fund at their offices in downtown Alexander City, earmarked to be forwarded to United Way agencies in Texas, according to Marketing and Initiatives Director Courtney Layfield. To directly donate to these Texas branches, Layfield also said people could text “UWFLOOD” to 41444. “Right now, we’re working on our plan, trying to partner with other organizations like the Salvation Army and get all the pieces of the puzzle together,” said United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller. Trying to bring electrical power back to the city of Houston, special personnel from Alabama Power left early Wednesday morning, heading for Texas. A team of 20, along with airboats, Marsh Master track vehicles and jon boats will arrive in southeastern Texas Friday, according to a press release from Alabama Power. “We are glad that we can help assist CenterPoint Energy and the people of Houston who are suffering from this disaster,” Power Delivery Services General Manager Pam Boyd said in the statement.
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Young said it is a popular choice because it can be paired with many other dishes. The cheese balls are packaged and frozen. Young said they last for a year, but she suggests using them within six months. The proceeds of the sales are not designated for one specific purpose, but go to a sort of general fund the church uses to donate to various causes within the community, Young said. She said that it has been used to fund foster families and support numerous local charitable organizations like Angel Tree and Save a Life and it also supports in-house ministries like Feast of the Sharing. “Our goal is really to meet local needs,” Young said. “We either donate to something or do something.” Orders will be taken until Sept. 30. Orders can be placed by returning an order form to the church office with payment. Pickup will be Tuesday, Nov. 7 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
should be totaled,” said Tallapoosa Ford General Manager Leslie Wingler. “If they are rebuilt, they must carry a salvage title marked flood damage.” Both Wingler and Bice Motors owner Brian Bice said running into salvaged and rebuilt cars would not occur very often at reputable used car dealerships, and also recommended using tools like Carfax or AutoCheck, where a complete history of the vehicle in question could be found, including any reports of totaling. For salvaged cars that may begin to trickle into the market following Hurricane Harvey, Wingler recommended looking for any recent history of the vehicle being in the areas of Texas affected by the storm. When examining a car up close and personally, Bice listed a few things to be looking for during the inspection. “Look at the brake pedals or anywhere on the floorboards for any signs
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Though the Houston area has experienced a great deal of urban growth over the past few decades, southeastern Texas still has a great deal of cattle ranches, raising animals for the beef industry. To help the cattlemen affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association has set up their own fund to assist these ranchers however they can. In a press release, ACA President Richard Meadows said, “The beef cattle industry is a close-knit community. Today, our neighbors to the west are risking their lives to save their herds, and Alabama cattlemen are ready to lend a helping hand in whatever capacity is needed.” Currently, all organizations involved with storm relief except First United Methodist Church are asking for monetary donations, as getting supplies like bottled water, clothes and other items into the affected areas is a difficult process at this time. It has been estimated that the overall process of cleaning up and rebuilding southeastern Texas from the destruction wrought by Harvey will take years to complete, but with the assistance of these many organizations, these efforts will be that much easier.
DONATIONS: • To give through the United Way, monetary donations are being accepted at the Lake Martin Area United Way office in downtown Alexander City, or by texting UWFLOOD to 41444. • To donate to the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association relief fund, visit BamaBeef.org/HurricaneRelief. • Supplies being accepted by the First United Methodist Church for their cleaning kits include: 5-gallon buckets with resealable lids (none that have previously stored chemicals) 50-ounce bottles of liquid laundry detergent 16-28 ounce bottles of liquid dish soap 12-16 ounce bottles of liquid household cleaner (no spray cleaners) Clothespins Sponges (no cellulose sponges, remove from packaging) Heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallons, rolls of 24, remove from boxes) Aerosol cans of air freshener Kitchen dishwashing gloves Scouring pads (remove from wrapper, no stainless steel or pads with built-in soap) Dust masks Plastic or wooden handled scrub brushes Except for the bucket and lid, all items must be new. • The church is also accepting: Box fans for airing out houses 25-foot heavy duty extension cords Flat-billed shovels Rakes 2-wheeled wheelbarrows Black magic markers 13-gallon trash can liners, white in color 2 and 3-gallon garden sprayers
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of rusting or corrosion,” he said. “Get up under the steering column and look in it for any dirt or debris.” Properly maintaining a vehicle damaged in a natural disaster and rebuilt with a salvage title can be a major hassle. “Electronics will be a major problem in these vehicles,” Wingler said. “They may run right for a while, but then they’ll start going wrong,” added Bice. Both agreed that, even though this risk would be minimal by purchasing a car from reputable dealerships, customers would still need to be wary when looking at vehicles with salvage titles. “The biggest thing: buyer beware,” Wingler said. “You pretty much get what you pay for.” “Things that don’t look right and signs of rust are the main indicators of serious issues,” Bice said. “Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
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PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Mt. Zion East Baptist Church on Stillwaters Drive is celebrating the 14th pastoral anniversary of Rev. Sis. Jimmy Thomas Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. J.C. Fryer of Pine Hill Baptist Church in Phenix City. Everyone is invited. ANNUAL HOMECOMING EVENT: Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church will be hosting their Annual Homecoming Event Sunday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. There will be no evening services on this day. Mountain Community Amazing Grace Minister will provide the music and lunch will be served following morning services. Everyone is welcome to join for this special occasion of worship, music and fellowship. Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church is located in Mountain Community in Clay County. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: St. John A.M.E. Church in Socapatoy is hosting the 22nd Pastoral Appreciation of Rev. and Sister James R. McCoy Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minster Kelvin Woods of St. Mary Baptist Church in Lincoln.
is hosting a women’s Bible study “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer Thursdays Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your own lunch. For more information contact Joanne Finley at 334-332-5970 or Pastor Nolan at 256-682-3810.
Saturday, September 9
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Sept. 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out for $6 a plate. FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill is offering a free flea market day to all vendors that would like to come and sell at the new flea market in Camp Hill at the old airport. There will be no charge to vendors for a spot for the month of September. Vendors please call James Woody at 256-7498270 to register for a spot and information. Free parking to all consumers and vendors. The market will be open on the second Saturday of each month from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 10
CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Style Baptist Church is celebrating its Tuesday, September 5 DIVORCE CARE: Marijean Hadley 121st Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The church is is hosting a women’s divorce care located at 294 Coosa County Road workshop starting Sept. 5 from 6 20 in Equality. There will be fellowship p.m. to 8 p.m. The 13-week study is and dinner after the service. Guest designed for women who are dealminister will be Pastor Cameron ing with divorce or separation. It will Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in be a Biblical approach to deal with many issues such as pain, loneliness, Cropwell. Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor depression, anger, the effects on chil- is minister. YOUTH EXPLOSION: Hatchett dren and much more. The meeting Springs Baptist Church is hosting its place is campsite C72 at Wind Creek annual youth explosion, Saturday, State Park and is not associated with park events. The only cost is associa- Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker and performer is D teed with the workshop is a $15 workHal. Special guests are the Greater book. For more information contact Hadley at marijean.hadley@gmail.com New Hope Youth Choir, Daughters of Destiny and more. or 224-657-4809. All surrounding youth are invited. USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District is holding an usher meeting Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose Monday, September 11 District Center. HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will present “The RedHeaded Woman meets Mr. Death Wednesday, September 6 GRIEFSHARE: The Trinity Campus and Southern Comfort in a Cast-iron skillet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, of First United Methodist Church, Sept. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at next door to Russell Medical is hostthe Alexander City Board of Education ing GriefShare. GriefShare is a grief Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander recovery support group to find help City. and healing for the hurt of losing a Membership is $20 per person love one. The 13 week curriculum or $30 per couple per semester. uses videos and workbooks led by Registration for the fall quarter begins experts in the field of recovery. Meeting are set for Sept. 6, 13, 20, at 1 p.m. Sept. 11. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. September 11-13 To register or for more information EMPOWERMENT SERVICES: call 256-234-2455, New Style Baptist Church will be hostMONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb ing Christian education empowerment Graves High School Alumni and services Sept. 11-13 at 7 p.m. nightly. Friends in Millerville is hosting its Guest speaker will be Pastor Carlos monthly luncheon Wednesday, Sept. Wilson of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covChurch in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. ered dish and a small donation. Additional guests include Malcom Cooper and the Soulful Voices of Birmingham and Nicholas Jemison. Thursday, September 7 DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of First United Tuesday, September 12 Methodist Church is hosting a divorce COMMUNITY BAND: The CACC support group Sept. 7 from 5:15 Community Band Inaugural Rehearsal p.m. to 6:15 p.m. to focus on helping will be Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:45 separated and divorced individuals p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Fine Arts get through the difficulties of a broken Auditorium. marriage. The group will meet every For more information contact Thursday through Oct. 19. Conductor Ivory Brock at 256-215PTSD SUPPORT GROUP: The 4326 or email at ibrock@cacc.edu. Trinity Campus of the First United You can also sign up at the CACC Methodist Church is hosting a post website under fine arts. traumatic stress support group starting Sept. 7 and every Thursday through Saturday, September 16 Oct. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. BLOOD DRIVE: Kingz United is The group is for anyone who needs hosting a blood drive Saturday, Sept. support in dealing with post traumatic 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 332 East stress. South Street in Dadeville.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial Baptist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City
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SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church is hosting its annual Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 2582 Coosa County Road 83 just east of Goodwater. Bring a covered dish for lunch and there will be more singing in the afternoon. For more information call Jack Nelson at 256-839-5344 or William Futral at 256-839-6670.
Monday, September 18
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Paul Harris will present “The Berlin Airlift and Operation Kinderlift” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Thursday, September 21
DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will host a meeting Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about the Dec. 12 special election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. The meeting will be held at the Charles Porch Center. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432.
Saturday, September 23
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.
Sunday, September 24
CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Wayside Baptist will celebrate 70 years of ministry on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by Eric and Whitney Miller and also the gospel trio Justified. The speaker will be Gerry Tapley. Everyone is invited to join with us for the service and a covered dish lunch afterward.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, The People’s Poet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Friday, September 29
GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting its Fall Gardening Extravaganza Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College. Speaking will be Chris VanCleave, Sara L. Van Beck, Felder Rushing and Carol Reese. Cost is $25 and you can register by call the extension service at 256-8251050.
Sunday, October 1
CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. with Diane Sherrell.
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Ongoing Events ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always
open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with
exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on com-
munication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a lowincome family. Anyone interested
in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk.
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irst and foremost, my thoughts are with the tens of thousands of people impacted by Hurricane Harvey, which brought flooding of biblical proportions to east Texas. Hopefully, the waters will quickly recede and damage will not approach levels feared. Property is destroyed and lives are changed forever. That said, where sporting events are played in the wake of disaster is meaningless by comparison. This becomes an issue in the sports world and venues are shifted to allow this multi-million-dollar industry we call college football to carry on to the delight of television networks and fans who yearn for something to cheer about during difficult times. If there is a college football program that knows a thing or two about switching venues that are impacted by natural disasters, it’s the LSU Tigers. Not only was Tiger Stadium used by the NFL’s New Orleans Saints after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf coast and the Superdome in 2005, but the Bayou Bengals’ scheduled game at South Carolina in 2015 was moved to Baton Rouge, La., as massive flooding ravaged central South Carolina. Last season, Hurricane Matthew battered Florida’s east coast just days before LSU was set to face the Florida Gators in Gainesville. With emergency personnel scattered and beachside homes tattered, the game was postponed until officials could figure out what to do. Again, the game was moved to Baton Rouge and played later in the season. Interestingly, Florida won. Which brings us to the case of Harvey, LSU and Brigham Young, who were scheduled to meet Saturday at Houston’s NRG Stadium. Instead, the game will be played in New Orleans. Let’s face it, half of football season is played during hurricane season. Take the 1988 Alabama at Texas A&M game, for example. Scheduled for Sept. 17, the threat of powerful Hurricane Gilbert forced the postponement of the Aggies’ home-opener until Dec. 1. Who wants to sit in the bleachers during a Category 5? Regardless, College Station, Texas, was spared the storm’s wrath, but the Tide ultimately crushed the Aggies, 30-10, in what was dubbed the “Hurricane Bowl.” The only hurricane-related Auburn game I can recall (surely I’m forgetting something), came in 1995 when Opal blew through the Loveliest Village and most of south-central Alabama. Auburn was scheduled to host Mississippi State that Thursday night in a game televised by ESPN. Instead, we were treated to power outages and hundreds of fallen trees. At least the Braves’ playoff game could be heard on my car’s radio. Anyway, officials moved the football game to Saturday and Auburn whipped the outmanned Bulldogs, 48-20. • Georgia Southern at Auburn: The last time the Golden Eagles visited Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn actually had a golden eagle mascot, Tiger, Pat Dye was Auburn’s coach, and the dudes from Statesboro, Georgia, jumped out to a 17-0 lead. The Tigers rebounded to win, 32-17. But beware: Georgia Southern upset Florida three years ago and nearly beat Georgia in 2015. This program can be sneaky dangerous. Auburn 44, Georgia Southern 20. • Florida State vs. Alabama (Atlanta): What a nice way to kick off football at the Falcons’ new stadium! Hang a star above whoever scheduled this gem between national championship contenders. I’m interested in seeing how Alabama’s young defense handles what is expected to be a potent FSU offense. We know Jalen Hurts and Co. will put up the points. Alabama 30, FSU 22. • Way too early Playoff Four (subject to change): Alabama, Ohio State, Florida State and … Stanford. Yep. I said Stanford. Already shaking my own head. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
VOLLEYBALL IS BACK
Questions remain as BRHS, Coosa begin By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Although football has been the talk of town for the past several weeks, there’s another sport hitting the floor tonight. Benjamin Russell and Central Coosa start their volleyball seasons today, while Dadeville, Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend all begin next week. For Benjamin Russell, the Class 6A Area 6 defending champs, there’s a lot of questions that still remain after the graduation of a few key players plus the loss of Abby Martin, who did not return to the team. But Wildcat coach Pam Robinson is looking on the positive side. “I like to tell my kids that we literally have zero people on the court that play club volleyball,” Robinson said. “The top teams usually have at least half of their squad that play, so in the beginning of the season, when you play one of those top teams, they’re usually about as good as they’re going to get. Meanwhile, we usually get significantly better throughout the season.” Robinson’s returning starters are A’Niah Ford, an outside hitter, Hayley Marbury, who will play on the right side, and defensive specialists Tayla Stowes and Jayme Marbury. Ford is expected to be the top hitter for the team, and she’ll be complemented by Shay Johnson, who has returned to the team after taking two years off. Although Ford and Johnson don’t boast much height — they are 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-6, respectively — they do have some athleticism and can both jump. Adding some height to the front row will be Jakorria Glenn, standing at 6-0. “She has good power for hitting and good height for a high school volleyball team,” Robinson said. “A lot of high schools get more attacks out of the outside, so Jakorria could be potentially a right side and put that block up.” Filling out the middle hitting spots will likely be Brooklyn Edwards and Breanne Smith, who are both sophomores. Marbury or Te’Asia Gross will also see some time outside. Taking up the starting setting duties File / The Outlook will be Baylee Adkins, a 5-3 junior, Top: Benjamin Russell player Haylee Hunter makes a pass during a play date earlier this sumwho will run the 5-1 offense. mer. Above: Central Coosa’s Aliona McKenzie goes up for a hit against Horseshoe Bend during “She’ll get in there and mix it up,” a play date earlier this summer. McKenzie is expected to be a key player for Central Coosa this See VOLLEYBALL • Page 12 season.
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LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Aug. 31 High school football
Dadeville at Reeltown, 7 p.m.
Middle school football
Auburn at Alex City, 5 p.m. High school volleyball Benjamin Russell at Carver/ Lee, 4:30 p.m. Central Coosa at Childersburg, TBA
Friday, Sept. 1 High school football
Central Clay County at
Benjamin Russell, 7 p.m. Horseshoe Bend at Donoho, 7 p.m. Central Coosa at Fayetteville, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2 College football
Georgia Southern vs. Auburn, 6:30 p.m. Florida State at Alabama, 7 p.m.
High school volleyball
Benjamin Russell at Briarwood Serve Off, TBA
High school cross country
Horseshoe Bend in Yellow Jackets’ Invitational at Oxford, TBA
Tuesday, Sept. 5 High school volleyball
Lanier, Briarwood tri-meet at Benjamin Russell, 4:30 p.m. Reeltown at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m. Wadley at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m. Central Coosa at Winterboro, 4:30 p.m.
Correction: In Wednesday’s Outlook, Horseshoe Bend’s Parker Branch was named to the Outlook Weekly Stars. The photo that ran with the story was actually Logan Branch, rather than Parker. The Outlook regrets this error.
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Robinson said. “She’ll even get up on the net and try her best to block. She’s very athletic and brings a lot of quickness and grit to it.” Also seeing some setting duties will be Makenzie Davis. Passing, which is always one of the keys for a successful volleyball team, especially one with a relatively new setter, should be strong suit for the Wildcats. Stowes, Marbury, Davis and Ford are the top passers for BRHS. “They all move really well,” Robinson said. But serve receive still needs work, which is typical for a high school volleyball team. “Typically our weakest point is serve receive because kids like to hit,”
Robinson said. “Serve receive is typically a weakness and with that, you’re just giving up points.” Throughout the summer, Robinson has seen her Wildcats show improvement, and with such varsity inexperience, she’s expecting that to continue. “With the movement in volleyball, you gotta be so quick,” Robinson said. “You gotta go up and come down and get off the net so fast, so it’s all just quickness. It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re fast like a fast runner, but you gotta be quick — quick hands, quick reflexes and good agility. That’s one of the things we excel in, not when the set is perfect, but what we can do when the set is not
perfect.” Benjamin Russell opens the season at Carver today then turns right around to play in the Briarwood Serve Off on Saturday. At Briarwood, the Wildcats will face Homewood, Lawrence County and McAdory in pool play. Also hitting the road today will be Central Coosa, which travels to Childersburg for its first game of the season. The Cougars, who also won the area a year ago, return quite a few players but also have some youngsters filling in the spots. Shay Shuttles returns at middle, while outside hitters Aliona McKenzie, Keana While and Destiney Williams were all starters a year ago. Coosa’s top setter
will be Kara Dunham, a freshman, while sophomore Dadanya Milliner may also take some setting duties. Freshman Katie Windsor will also see some time at middle, while Alisa Rawls and Arianna Harrel will join the returners on the outside. “Our middle seems good for us right now, and the outside hitters are also pretty decent,” Central Coosa coach Doris Gamble said. “We’re just going to see how things go with a freshman setter because we are pretty young.” Gambel said she saw some good things from Dunham throughout the summer but will be interested to find out how she progresses during the season.
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Benjamin Russell’s JV team lines up for a handshake during a play date earlier this summer.
With the season beginning today, Gamble is still looking for some improvements, especially in the areas of communication and transition, but the goals remain high for the Cougars. “We’re taking things one game at a time, but
we want to do as well as we did last year and take it even further,” Gamble said. “We won our area last year and won at least a game at the super regional, so we want to do that well and exceed that.” Rawls and Williams will serve as Coosa’s team captains.
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