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City council to hold budget work session By MITCH SNEED Editor

With just less than three months left in the current fiscal year, the Alexander City City Council will hold a work session today to discuss the 2016-17 budget. Last October, the previous council passed a budget extension, allowing the city to operate under the previous year’s

budget. At the time, they said they felt it was unfair to saddle the incoming council and mayor with a budget they had no say in. But no one seemed to fully understand how far behind the financial records were behind. Since Mayor Jim Nabors took office, he said the work has been non-stop, but they still have a ways to go. Department heads have submitted requests and projections and Nabors

and Finance Director Sandy Stanbrough have been working on a framework. “Ideally you would like to have the audits to work from, but we don’t have that luxury,” Nabors. “We also don’t have the Auburn Study on salaries, which is something else we had hoped to have as well. “But we need to do this. Then we need to come right back in behind it, using the 2016-17 as a guide, and move

right into the 2017-18 budget. If we can do that I think we will be much better for it.” One thing that this budget will likely include is moving some money from reserves to balance the budget. Last year’s budget was also balanced using $2.5 million from reserves. Nabors said that for years the city had been relying on accountants to handle See COUNCIL • Page 3

Old fashioned fun coming to Dadeville

Alexander City Board of Education approves bids, policy change

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

For those parents looking to do something with their children, Dadeville resident Marrell Ward has a solution – build a soap box derby car and race it. Ward brought the idea from a place in is past. “Years ago we had the soapbox derby races in Ocala, Florida,” Ward said. “I got to looking around and there was really nothing outside of football or baseball for children to do.” Ward wants to see the building and the racing of the cars bring families and friends together. “We have so many cellphones and computers taking away from family time,” Ward said. “It is a good family oriented activity to do. Parents can spend time with their children doing it.” Time with children is the big thing Ward wants people to get out of the derby, so much so that he named See DERBY • Page 3

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Marrell Ward is preparing for an event in memory of his son, The Ducky Ward Derby Race and Festival to be held on Aug. 19.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Two child nutrition program bids were received and presented to the Alexander City Board of Education during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Bid requests had been sent out for ice cream, bread and dairy products, with only Flowers Bakery responding with a bread bid and Borden Dairy submitting a bid for dairy See BOARD • Page 3

Stay cool in the summer heat Cliff Williams / The Outlook

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• 6 a.m. Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt • 9 a.m. - noon Fun in the Sun Airport Pavilion • 10:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Celebrate America’s Heroes Bill Nichols Veterans Home • 1 – 3 p.m. KidsFest Luck of the Draw on Broad Street • 2:30 – 4 p.m. KidsFest Build Your Own Sundae Carlisle’s Drugs • 7 – 9 p.m. Trivia Night Kowaliga Restaurant • 7 p.m. Our Town The Arbor

Faithful of all sorts turnout for Sun Festival Top: Mackenzie Gulledge, 3, of Alexander City in the arms of aunt Amanda Green is unsure of Aubie at the Show Me Your Colors event. Middle: Jack Stearns of Trinity Methodist Church performs for the crowd on the stage at the Benjamin Russell High School auditorium for the Sun Festival Faith Night.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Summers in Alabama are often among the most oppressive anywhere in the country. With the temperature combining with the Southern humidity to ramp up the heat intensity, finding ways to beat the heat is perhaps the most common thought on everyone’s mind throughout the state. While some Alabamians would say today is “gonna be hotter than a two-dollar pistol,” dealing with the summer heat is no laughing matter. See HEAT • Page 5

Horseshoe Bend FCCLA receives high honors at national conference By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Six members of the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA traveled to Nashville for the annual FCCLA National Leadership Conference from July 2-6. While at the conference, these students competed in several Students Taking Action with Recognition, or STAR, events. After the final judging was completed, all six were awarded either a silver or gold medal for their achievements. “There were between 7,000 and 8,000 students at the national conference,” Horseshoe Bend FCCLA

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competition,” Williams said. “They had to place either first or second at state in order to be able to compete at nationals.” At the national level, the projects are judged and graded. According to Williams, those receiving a grade between 70 and 89.99 are awarded a silver medal, while grades between 90 and 100 receive a gold medal. In the category of National Programs in Action, Erica Bryan and Brianna Lovelady’s project of collecting canned food items for the Tallapoosa Christian Submitted / The Outlook Crisis Center received a These Horseshoe Bend School students were awarded medals at the FCCLA National silver medal, while Skuylir Convention: Brianna Lovelady, Sydney Kelly, Erica Bryan, Nathan Wilson, Emma See FCCLA • Page 3 Walker and Skuylir Lopez.

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DEAR ABBY: I don’t know what to do. I was having an affair with the most wonderful (married) man. I’m sure that he and I were the only ones who knew. He passed away unexpectedly a few years ago. I still go to the place where we met and hung out together. In my mind, I see him walking in and speaking his last words to me. How do I mourn for him without giving it away? He was cremated, so there’s no grave to visit. I end up in tears when I visit “our” place. I need all the advice you have to offer. -- NEEDS HELP IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR NEEDS HELP: Please accept my sympathy for your clearly heartfelt loss. Ordinarily I’d suggest you join a grief support group, but I’m afraid if you do, you might run into his widow if you live in the same area. It might help you to visit the place you met less often. Surely there are less painful places you can go to quietly

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reflect on your relationship. You might also consider discussing your feelings with a therapist or a trusted, nonjudgmental friend, because keeping these feelings bottled up is not healthy. DEAR ABBY: There is a nice couple we know who make their own wine. They give us a couple of bottles a year and ask us to return the empties, which we are happy to do. We love good wine of all kinds. In years past, we have appreciated their wine gifts, although, to be honest, they have been of marginal quality. I usually end up using it for cooking.

We just opened their last gift, Abby, and it is so awful I won’t use it even in cooking. My husband and I are now having a disagreement: He says, “Dump it and return the bottle with a thank-you.” I say, “Return the leftover wine (minus a 1/4 glass), and say how much we appreciate the thought, but that it just wasn’t the flavor we drink.” I just don’t want them to waste their wine on us and give us any more, as they work hard to make it. Please advise. -- NOT A LIAR IN COLORADO DEAR NOT A LIAR: It might be kinder to return the empty bottle with a note thanking them and asking them to please not send you more because you are trying to cut back on your alcohol consumption. It’s the truth. The alcohol you’re trying to cut back on is theirs. DEAR ABBY: My daughter “Maria’s” quinceanera is next year. We invited her half-sib-

lings to come. But her father’s current wife, “Elena,” refuses to allow it because Elena is a Jehovah’s Witness. Maria will be heartbroken that they won’t be there. Is there anything I can do to persuade Elena to let them come, or would it be overstepping my place? -PROUD MAMA IN KENTUCKY DEAR PROUD MAMA: If your daughter’s half-siblings are being raised as Jehovah’s Witnesses, it would be against their religious beliefs to attend her quinceanera. While I don’t think it would be overstepping to talk with your ex and his wife and ask if their girls can come, do not be surprised or take it personally if the answer is still no. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Tallapoosa County attempted to raise funds for a bomber By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Tallapoosa County was generous when it came to purchasing war bonds during World War II. Just looking through bound volumes multiple drives took place but one stands out. “Lets Buy a Bomber!” one headline reads in the March 11, 1943 edition of The Outlook. The story references an attempt to raise $175,000 in war bonds

to purchase a bomber to be christened “The Spirit of Tallapoosa County.” In order to raise the funds, a dinner and dance were held at the Alexander City Country Club where the commanding officer at Maxwell Field Major General Ralph Royce was to speak and music for the dance was to be provided by the Maxwell Field Orchestra that had members from the Glenn Miller Band. The admission price

to the dinner and speech by Royce was the purchase of a $1,000 war bond. The admission price to the dance was any war bond purchase of $50 or more. The story stated that members of the War Savings Staff had been in town to make advance sales of the bonds and thought the $175,000 goal for “The Spirit of Tallapoosa” was obtainable. It is not know by looking at other sto-

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FCCLA Lopez and Emma Walker also received a silver medal for their project of bringing greater awareness to juvenile diabetes. Sydney Kelly entered her project of using different methods of communication to teach the importance of washing one’s hands to first graders in the category of Interpersonal Communications, and was awarded a gold medal for her work. Nathan Wilson created his project of educating the public about dyslexia

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and what it can be like to have the condition, receiving a gold medal in the category of Illustrated Talk. Given the fact that all four of the projects taken to nationals received a medal, this shows how dedicated the students in FCCLA at Horseshoe Bend are to the group. “It means they enjoy the club and believe in the projects they do,” Williams said. Further demonstrating the dedication the FCCLA students at Horseshoe Bend are when

it comes to competing in STAR events, Williams said that, in the 16 years she has been working with the group, she has had students qualify for the national competitions 15 of the 16 years. Their time in Nashville was more than just competing against other FCCLA students from around the country. They were able to make new friendships with others, some from as far away as Alaska. The students also got to tour the city, see a show at the Grand Ole Opry and tour the

Opryland Hotel. Overall, the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA members who went to state and nationals gained valuable experience to carry with them next year. “Those who went to nationals helped some with the judging, and they also learned what the judges look for. Those who went to state had an eye-opening experience which will help them be better prepared next year,” Williams said. “I’m proud of them. They worked hard and represented us well.”

Board products. The board voted to accept these bids for the upcoming school year. Board member Dorothea Walker asked if, in order to receive more bids on these items in the future, they might be able to partner with neighboring school systems having the same issue. “We can look into that,” Chief Financial Officer Rhonda Blythe responded. The board also held a second reading of the policy change regarding the enrollment of children who are either homeless or in foster care. After its second reading, the board voted to approve the policy change. “For students who are homeless or are in foster

said. “I feel good we’ll be able to meet the budget for this fiscal year.” • The board accepted the resignations of Benjamin Russell history teacher Danny Hall, Stephens Elementary School teacher Caitlin Stanford and Jim Pearson Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher Mallory Landers. It also approved hiring Tawana Thomas as a secretary at Jim Pearson as well as four new contracts. • Dr. Cooper announced the annual teachers convocation would be held on Aug. 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the Benjamin Russell auditorium, and that the board members were invited to attend. He also said the board may have to have a special call meeting before school

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the account resolutions, rather than having it done in house on a monthly basis. One of the issues has been staffing, but he said the work that has been done should put the city in position to handle that in the future. “When you don’t have that beginning balance or starting point, you are really at

a disadvantage,” Nabors said. “But we are getting there. It’s not going as fast as I would like it to go, but it’s not from lack of effort. But we are much closer today than we have been for sure.” The meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. in the upstairs conference room at Alexander City City Hall.

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the event in memory of his son – the Ducky Ward Derby Race and Festival. Ward has taken care to make sure any child can take part. “I have already built two cars with the help of some vendors like Russell,” Ward said. “I am working on some more.” Ward explained that he doesn’t want a parent to feel left out and would be happy to help with a car. To get it off the ground Ward has been working hard to put the event together. “I have been taking care of most of it by myself,” Ward said. As with any racing, there are some rules. “I am still learning,” Ward said. “Right now the only rules are the driver must wear a DOT approved helmet and the car must have brakes and steering. Also the

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care, it gives them the right to remain in the school system they were in before they went out of district,” Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “They also have the right to switch schools to enroll in the system they have moved into.” The Board of Education also discussed the following items during Tuesday night’s meeting: • Minutes from the June 27 meeting were approved. • Blythe presented the monthly financial report. She stated all accounts had been reconciled and were in good order. Utility usage had dropped during the month of June following an upswing in May. “Cash-wise, we’re in very good shape,” she

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starts back in order to help finalize filling any remaining personnel openings. • It was reported that the construction work at Jim Pearson and Alexander City Middle School was progressing well, though plans were being formulated to be able to temporarily move classrooms around once school starts back. • Blythe reported between 22,000 and 23,000 meals had been served through the summer feeding program at Stephens. The next meeting of the Alexander City Board of Education will be Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the Alexander City Board of Education building.

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frame and floor board of the car cannot be made of particle board.” Ward is still looking for help with vendors and musicians for a festival and to help build some cars. He can be reached at 256-4960339. With the races starting at 1 p.m. for children, Ward wants to also create a festival atmosphere starting at 10 a.m. near the Dadeville High School football field Aug. 19 and he has not forgotten the adults as they will be able to race after the children. “We are going to have air inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horse shoes, corn hole and more,” Ward said. “We are doing the activities for free to make sure everyone can be involved. I want people to come and have a good time.”

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s news that an 11-year-old girl had gone missing after leaving her grandparents’ home near Dadeville last Sunday unfolded, emotions ran high and prayers for a safe return came from across the country. Investigators worked tirelessly with little to go on in hopes they would find something that would allow them to bring Victoria Skye Smith home. But then prayers were answered in the form of Rossville, Georgia store clerk Sandy King. Smith appeared at the sales counter of TAS Equipment in Rossville where Sandy King realized something just didn’t add up. “It was at about 8 and we looked up and there she was,” King said. “She was by herself and just so young – so I started asking her questions and more and more I realized that something just wasn’t right.” King said the girl mentioned the name of two people she said went to middle school in Rossville. Smith asked if they knew how to call for a ride with Uber. “I told her that she had to do that on the Internet and I asked if I could call a taxi,” King said. “She said yes and when I asked where she was going, she said Florida. That’s when I had one of the other guys who work here to call the sheriff’s office and I tried to keep here and talking.” Authorities arrived and kept the girl safe until Sheriff Jimmy Abbett and the girl’s parents arrived. Had it not been for the awareness shown by King and her willingness to get involved, we all shudder to think about what could have happened. We’ve all seen “What Would You Do?” newsmagazine and hidden camera television show hosted by John Quiñones, where everyday people are put into tough judgment situations to see if they do the right thing. But in this case, we have a real life example of what we should all do. If we see something wrong, we need to get involved. It can make a difference in a life.

or 35 years I have studied successful people from all different walks of life. I have found some similarities in their stories. One constant I have seen in almost every high achieving, ‘big life’ person is a thought out morning routine. I think the brilliance of the morning routine is two fold. One, it makes the morning less about making decisions. You will make scores of choices throughout the rest of the day. It is nice to know when you first awake there is an hour or so of disciplined behavior that you do automatically. Second, a good morning routine guarantees you are starting every day optimally, with all systems active and ready for the day. Here are a few practices I have found very beneficial in setting the stage for healthy productive days. I wish I could say I do these things 365 days a year. That would not be accurate. What I can say is when I do these things my day is always better. I begin the day with gratitude and an acknowledgment of God’s presence in my life. Some do this at a table while they are drinking their first cup of coffee. I prefer to do it before my feet ever hit the floor. I roll up on my elbow

getting out of bed. I think that’s a good idea. I then go downstairs and drink an eight-ounce glass of RAY water mixed with a shot of WATERS lime juice and ⅛ teaspoon of Columnist Himalayan salt. I read about this practice from world in the bed, and I begin my renowned strength coach day being thankful. I spend Charles Poliquin. He makes 2-3 minutes just being this a mandatory assignment grateful for the blessings for all the athletes around the I know in this life. This world he trains. Drinking exercise sets the tone for the the water is supposed to whole day. optimize your cortisol levels After I have acknowledged and balance your body’s my gratitude, I pray. My pH, resulting in better sleep, desire is to align myself with improved digestion and less God’s Spirit for the day. I body fat. On top of that, it am capable of walking tastes good, and it gets your through a whole day very first 8-12 ounces of water in-tune with the Spirit. I am into your body. also capable of missing the There are other habits I try Spirit’s quiet leading. These to follow, but this is a good two actions are staples for start for today. me to have a great day. I want to wake up every A third thing I do if I am day with gratitude in my the last one up is I make the heart and enough energy bed. I have not always done to live life to the max. It this. I was one who would is certainly important for argue that beds needed large living. I hope you will to breathe and making it think through your morning every day did not give it routine. Let me know what a chance. I am changing you are doing that works my tune now. Several high well for you. Maybe Jane achievers have argued that and I will add your ideas to this is a critical part of their our morning routine mix. day. Their argument is when they make the bed before Ray Waters is a minister, they ever leave the bedroom a motivational speaker and they feel a small sense a columnist for The Outlook. of accomplishment right Send your healthy routine away. They do something tips to ray62@mac.com productive moments after

Jim Nabors is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256329-1320 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 1695 Magnolia Street Alexander City, AL, 35010.

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Bobby Tapley 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.

Bobby Tapley

Buffy Colvin represents 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.

Eric Brown

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.

Tommy Spraggins

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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merica’s credit-card debt has surpassed the $1 trillion mark. A 20-something fellow I know helped me understand why. “It all began in college when a credit-card company offered me a free credit card,” he said. “OK.” “Well, shortly after I got the card, my transmission blew up, and I didn’t have the money to pay for it. So I charged it.” “That’s an unpleasant thought.” “Yeah,” said the fellow. “I maxed out my credit limit on my first purchase, but that wasn’t a problem because the credit-card company doubled my limit!” “How kind of them,” I said. “Then Christmas came along, and I used my card to get my girlfriend a diamond necklace.” “How’d that work out?” “She left me for a guy with a bigger credit limit! I went to the nearest bar to drown my sorrows. I bought rounds for everyone.” “How did you afford that?” “Fortunately, I’d gotten several other credit cards in the mail.” “More cards?” I said. “Yeah, I got one credit card from my college, one from an airline, one from the computer store ...” “You bought a computer?” “You don’t expect me keep track of all my debt without a computer, do you? I also got a credit card from the hardware store.” “What did you use that for?” I said.

delinquencies are beginning to tick up, they still remain near historical lows. That is according to the American TOM Bankers Association’s PURCELL Consumer Credit Columnist Delinquency Bulletin.” “You worry too much,” “I remodeled the kitchen, said the fellow. bathroom, family room and “Perhaps. Some debt is a living room.” good thing. It allows us to “I didn’t know you owned buy reliable new cars and a house,” I said. houses. But too much debt “Who said I owned a is a very bad thing. CNBC house? Well, the cards reports that the cost of kept rolling in. I purchased living over the past decade clothing, gas for my car, food has increased faster than at the grocery store and even household incomes. More fast food.” Americans are ‘bridging the “And now you’re in some gap’ by borrowing against very serious debt,” I said. “I their credit cards.” hope you’re earning enough “What’s the big deal?” he at your job so you can pay said. back all your creditors.” “The big deal is that they “Who said I had a job?” may eventually reach a point “If you have no job, how of indebtedness at which have you been making the they cannot repay what they monthly debt payments?” I owe. That will not only said. destroy their credit, but, if “Payments? What enough Americans default, payments?” said the fellow. it could do considerable “But of course,” I said. damage to the economy.” “Your story offers some “So what do you insight into why so many recommend?” Americans are carrying so “I recommend that you much credit-card debt. It stop spending money you explains why total household don’t have and figure out a debt, including mortgages, way to pay off your debt,” I student-loan balances, credit said. cards and car loans, has “Great idea,” said the reached a record $12.73 fellow. “Know where I can trillion.” borrow the money to do “Hey, it’s not all my fault. that?” The credit-card companies “Oh, brother.” are tripping over themselves to give me credit!” Tom Purcell, is a “That is true,” I said. “The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review high interest rates on credit humor columnist and is cards can generate handsome nationally syndicated profits for banks. They exclusively by Cagle continue to send out millions Cartoons Inc. Send of solicitations to sign up comments to Tom at Tom@ new customers. And though TomPurcell.com.

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New book on friendship with Harper Lee the topic of discussion other, their exchanges reveal a more intimate friendship based on mutual affection. In sections between letters Flynt The Osher Lifelong Learning explains events and people who Institute at Auburn University (OLLI become the subjects of letters, at Auburn) will host a Brown Bag such as the Alabama Academy Lunch on Tuesday, July 25, at Clarion of Honor, Lee’s biographers, Inn & Suites, 1577 South College storyteller Kathryn Tucker Street, from 11:30 to 1:30. Windham, and C.S. Lewis. Lee The featured speaker is Dr. Wayne freely used the word” love” when Flynt who will give a book talk on writing to Flynt and his wife Flynt his recent publication of Mockingbird Dartie, and in her letter of April Songs: My Friendship with Harper 19, 2009, she said of the couple: Lee. “Your two merry souls are entities OLLI at Auburn Summer Brown that mean good cheer, wisdom, & Bag programs are free and open to much laughter when you appear the public. OLLI Members, guests, on the scene. Come soon! Stay and friends are invited to come. long!” Please bring your own lunch. Flynt promised Lee that he Spanning a quarter century, wouldn’t write anything about her from 1992 until Lee’s death in during her lifetime, and he kept February 2016, Mockingbird Songs that promise. He delivered the is a collection of letters between eulogy at her funeral, and with the Flynt and Lee that reveals the publication of Mockingbird Song loving friendship of the Professor he provides an honest and intimate Emeritus in the Auburn University glimpse of the author’s life: “I History Department and the Pulitzer hope people will go around and Prize- winning author of To Kill a say, ‘At last, I understand Harper Lee.’” Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman. Brown Bag lunches featuring a variety of Flynt will be joined by Dr. Mary Ann Dell, speakers on a wide range of topics are just a part retired Associate Professor Emeritus at Troy of what OLLI does. University, who will read in the voice of Harper Everyone is welcome to attend the Brown Bag Lee. Following the talk attendees may buy a copy programs. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and of Mockingbird Songs and have it signed. water are provided. As one of the only people in direct contact The dates and topics for the OLLI Summer with Lee during the last years of her life, Flynt Brown Bag lunch and learn programs are: Aug. offers a telling look into the life of the famously 8: Emigration to Liberia, presented by Matthew private author and dispels several myths about the writing of her two novels. He reveals with wit McDaniel. Aug. 15: Coach Mel Rosen, presented by Craig and compassion the relationships she had with her Darch. Aug. 22: William Yancey, presented by two sisters, as well as a shared love of Alabama Ralph Draughon Jr. history, books, religion, social values, and the OLLI at Auburn offers academic not for credit frustrations that come with aging. programs for adults aged 50 years or older at Lee, author of one of the most widely read program sites at Auburn University, AUM, and novels of all time, stopped giving formal the Chambers County Public Library in Valley. interviews in 1964. Her first letter to Flynt in OLLI at Auburn is a program of the office 1992 was in response to an article he wrote in The of the Vice President for University Outreach at Birmingham News about why he chose to make Auburn University. The OLLI office and some Alabama his home: “To learn that a man of your classes are located at Sunny Slope, a historic gifts, by faith in one novel, chose to make his property, 1031 South College Street, Auburn. For life in Alabama…makes its author feel humble more information, contact Ileeia Cobb, OLLI indeed.” The letters begin in a formal style, but director, at 334-844-3105, olli@auburn.edu, or as the historian and novelist get to know each visit the website at www.olliatauburn.org.

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Heat “The typical message we try to get out is that you need to limit your outside activities and stay well hydrated,” Alexander City Fire Department Deputy Chief Craig Clark said. According to both James Spann and the National Weather Service, the temperature across central Alabama for the rest of the week is projected to climb into the mid or upper 90s, and with the humidity, it could feel like more than 100 degrees outside. Two of the key issues that can arise from high temperatures include heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is the milder of the two, but should still be taken very seriously. “If heat exhaustion begins to set in, take immediate action,” Clark said.

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This includes getting the affected person inside, or at the very least to a shaded area. Introduce liquids into the body slowly, and remove any excess clothing. The key, he said, was to cool the affected down gradually in order to avoid sending the body into shock. “A wet or cool cloth can also help with slowly cooling the body down,” he added. Should the situation be severe and result in a heat stroke, the most important thing to do is to call 911, Clark said. “There are a number of symptoms that are indicative of heat exhaustion,” he said. “These include nausea, vomiting, dark urine and dizziness.” In addition to these symptoms, those suffering from a heat stroke may find themselves unable to

sweat, as the body has lost the ability to self-regulate its own temperature, Clark said. Additional advice through the National Weather Service website included regularly checking up on the elderly and sick, especially those who may not have air conditioning. For those going outside, the page said to limit strenuous outdoor activities, finding shade whenever possible and staying well hydrated. In addition, when traveling with children, be sure to check the car to avoid locking them in and leaving them unattended for any amount of time. “Heat stroke can be deadly,” Clark said. “Limit your time outside, stay well hydrated, and avoid caffeine and alcohol, as they can affect the body’s ability to regulate its temperature.”

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ART SHOW: Members of the Artists Association of Central Alabama will be presenting their art work and paintings in a show at the Comer Museum in Sylacauga July 20 from 6-8 p.m. There will be music, wine drinks and refreshments. There

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will also be an art demonstration by Dottie Holdren. The show will be in the library at the Alexander Library for the month of August. BINGO: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting bingo night to benefit the Boys and Girls and Club of the Lake Martin Area every Thursday this month from 6 to 8 p.m. Cards are $1 each. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Comer Baptist Church, located at 341 East Church Street, will be hosting its Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School July 16-20

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Just five minutes before a second clue was to be posted Wednesday, Richard and Cade White came to the Outlook offices with the Sun Festival Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt medallion. They found it near the sign at Alexander City Fire Department Station 2. The pair received a check for $200 and will be in the drawing for $1,000 Saturday night before the Moon Taxi concert at Strand Park.

Friday, July 21

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 21. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

BINGO: Jake’s Restaurant is hosting bingo night to benefit the Boys and Girls and Club of the Lake Martin Area every Thursday this month from 6 to 8 p.m. Cards are $1 each.

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STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky July 22 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. BINGO NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo Saturday, July 22 from 5-8 p.m. The event will begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks. CHURCH SINGING: Family Worship Center at 1676 Sewell Street is hosting a singing July 22 at 6 p.m. The pastor is Tony Harris. Everyone is welcome.

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Gap is hosting homecoming July 23 at 10 a.m. Pastor Jamey Williams will bring the message and The Dyes will provide the music. Dinner will be served and everyone is invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 128th Anniversary Sunday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Christopher Todd and the pastor of Macedonia Baptist is Melvin Irving.

Wednesday, July 26

HEALTH FAIR: A Summer Safari Health Fair hosted by The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Senior Services Department will be held at the Bibb Graves High School in Millerville Wednesday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be health screenings, health education, refreshments, door prizes and more. Special guest will be Brian Peters, meteorologist from ABC 33/40. This event will be indoors and free to the public. For more information, contact Tabitha Royal, BSW, service coordinator at 256-751-3740 or email ROYAL.TABITHA@AIDB.ORG. GENEALOGY PROGRAM: The Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library is hosting “Genealogy Connects Us” July 26 at 11 a.m. Procedures for collecting, preserving and storing of church and other organizational records and artifacts will be taught by Sheralyn Belyeu, Loretta Whetstone and Frazine K. Taylor.

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GOSPEL QUARTET: The Carolina Boys Quartet will be at the Benjamin Russell High School Auditorium July 27. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The concert is presented by Radney and Langley funeral homes and admission is one non-perishable food item donation to benefit the Tallapoosa Christian Crisis Center and Loaves and Fishes.

MOVIE NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting a movie night July 28. WWJD II The Woodcarver will start at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be sold.

Saturday, July 29

$500 GIVEAWAY: The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is having a $500 giveaway July 29 at 2 p.m. at the Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization, located at 7882 U.S. Highway 280 in Goodwater. First prize is $250, second is $150 and third is $100. Donations are being accepted by calling Richard McElarth at 256-2764776, Renell Hill at 256-839-6915, Wade McElarth at 256-749-9100 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. Proceeds will be used to help feed veterans. YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP: Bridge Builders will be hosting a youth football camp for grades 1-8 July 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sportplex. For more information, contact Hudson Hinton at 256-750-1140 or Tommie Kelly at 256-786-0542. BENEFIT SINGING: All for Him will be praising God with the Pritchard family. Sonny went home and those of us that wait for our time to join him will be rejoicing and singing praises for a blessing to fall on his wife and children in their time of need. Please come out and join us at Kellyton Revival Center July 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. BENEFIT SINGING: Mt. Siani Baptist Church in Waverly is hosting a benefit for Edger Tug Woody July 29 at 5:30 p.m. Host Star Wonder gospel singers will be performing. Rev. Cory Hughley is pastor. BACK 2 SCHOOL DRIVE: The Jacksons Gap Back 2 School Drive is Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksons Gap Fire Department. There will be food, fun and school supplies for students who can’t afford them. Donations are being accepted through July 25 at the Jacksons Gap Town Hall. FAMILY REUNION: The Mahan Yates Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and sit a spell.

Sunday, July 30

REGENERATION PRAISERS REGISTRATION: The Studio will be taking registration for praise dance, tumbling and cheerleading, basic lyrical/lyrical/ballet dance and majorette dance. The early bird sign up is July 30 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for $20 and $25 for sign ups from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 9, 10, 16,17, 23, 24, 30, 31, and Sept. 1.

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Tuesday, August 1

USHER MEETING: There will be a meeting of the Early Rose District ushers August 1 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

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Wednesday, August 2

OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for high school students, for seniors at 1 p.m., juniors at 2 p.m., sophomores at 3 p.m., freshmen at 4 p.m., eighth grade at 5 p.m. and seventh grade at 6 p.m.

Thursday, August 3

OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend School is hosting an open house for elementary school students with kindergarten, second, fourth, sixth grades at 5:30-6:15 p.m. and first, third and fifth grades at 6:30-7:15 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown Elementary School is hosting an open house for elementary school students Aug. 3 from 2-6 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: Reeltown High School is hosting an open house for high school students Aug. 3 from 2-6 p.m.

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Friday, August 4

ALZHEIMERS CONFERENCE: The 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Professional and Family Caregiver Conference will be Friday, August 4 at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. UAB research specialist Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon will be discussing strategies to deal with dementia patients with non-drub interventions. For more information, call 334-3994342 or 334-233-2139. $20 general admission or $55 for professionals needing CE credit.

Saturday, August 5

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPLOSION: The will be a Back To School Explosion at the Betty Carol Graham Center at CACC August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event is being coordinated by GAP Fellowship Church as it has for the last 16 years. The guest speaker is 13-year-old King Nahh from Newark, New Jersey who has been featured on Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots and Good Morning America. Students of all ages are encouraged to attend. There will be free school supplies for all students and backpacks will also be given away. Teachers and administrators are also encouraged to attend as well. There will be pizza and drinks too.

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Alabama better served with Strange than Moore in Senate race As the horse race for our open U.S. Senate seat heads down the stretch, let’s look at the lay of the land. All indications are that Roy Moore and Luther Strange are headed for a one-two finish on Aug. 15 and ultimately a runoff on Sept. 26. The winner of that match will be our junior U. S. Senator for the next three years, filling Jeff Sessions’ seat. The short window for the campaign helps Moore and Strange. They both have name identification and have run several successful campaigns for significant statewide offices. Roy Moore has worked the rural areas of the state quietly without much money. Luther Strange has bought heavy TV time in the Birmingham media market hoping to turnout upscale suburban Republicans. A combination of polls as we head around the curve and into the last leg of the race has Moore at 30, Strange at 28 and Brooks at 18. The caveat to remember is that turnout is critical.

Moore’s 30 percent will show up. Therefore, his final vote tally on Aug. 15 could be higher than 30. A poll is a picture of the entire electorate. The poll that actually counts is the poll on Aug. 15 and it is comprised of those that showed up to cast their ballots. Congressman Mo Brooks has the best chance to upset one of the two frontrunners. He represents the voterich Tennessee Valley in Congress. He is the only viable candidate from that neck of the woods. He is a member of the Right Wing Freedom Caucus in Congress. If that ultraconservative group has a grassroots fundraising organization and they raise Mo some money, he could surprise and overcome Strange. There are two descriptions I like to use when assessing a U.S. Senator and the script they seek as your senator. Senator Richard Shelby is the ultimate caretaker. He has proven to be the greatest U.S. Senator in Alabama history.

in Washington and by national standards would be the caricature that the Democratic Party would use as the poster boy that depicts how far right STEVE the Republican Party is today. FLOWERS It would be Moore’s mission Columnist to be perceived as the most ideologically religious zealot on the scene. Alabama would Over the past 30 years, he has be known for having the most brought home the bacon. He religious right wing senator has also voted conservatively. in the nation. The national In fact, if you compare Democrats would use Roy the voting records of Shelby Moore’s picture in every ad and Sessions they would in every California race the be identical. However, Jeff same way Obama was used Sessions would be categorized Alabama. as an ideologue. He was an Luther Strange would be in ultraconservative during his the mold of Senator Richard tenure in the Senate and was Shelby as a caretaker. Shelby considered one of the upper would mentor Strange, who body’s most arch right wing is more of a mainstream reactionaries. Therefore, conservative. would Roy Moore or Mo Strange, Moore or Brooks Brooks or Luther Strange be would all vote conservatively considered a caretaker or an right down the line. They ideologue? would have the identical Mo Brooks has already voting record as Jeff Sessions proven to be an ideologue or Richard Shelby on all as a Congressman. There the litmus test GOP issues is no question but that Roy like abortion, immigration, Moore would be the ultimate balanced budget, pro-military, ideologue. He would arrive pro-gun, pro-agriculture

and, most importantly, the appointment and confirmation of conservative Supreme Court Justices. However, without question, Luther Strange would be a much more effective U.S. Senator for Alabama than Roy Moore or Mo Brooks. He would be more of the type senator that we have in Richard Shelby. We have had some greats like Shelby, Lister Hill, John Sparkman, and John Bankhead. Alabama would be better served to have a conservative caretaker in Washington than a reactionary right wing ideologue. However, Alabamians may prefer having a missionary in Washington rather than a visionary – at least those who show up to vote on Aug. 15. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at steveflowers.us.

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would rather watch godforsaken Rocky V than spend a dime viewing the Aug. 26 ‘super fight’ boxing match between light middleweight champion loudmouth Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion loudmouth Conor McGregor. Sure, interest is high to see who will prevail between two of the greatest fighters in history. That’s what ESPN the next morning is for. What we have is a multi-millionaire who still owes $22.2 million in back taxes but flaunts gigantic paydays while some of us are scraping for coins to put food on the table, and another man who finds difficulty completing a sentence without dropping multiple F-bombs. Reports have Mayweather earning $100 million for the spectacle, while McGregor will bring home $75 million. Tough day at the office, guys. Why on earth would I want to fork over $89.95 to watch these jerks trade blows? Aside from the jerk factor, what we have is a championship boxing match featuring a seasoned boxer versus a man who has never competed in a legitimate boxing match, period. McGregor is a brawler. A fighter. That’s like the New England Patriots playing a PPV exhibition football game vs. the world champion rugby team. Who wins? The football team wins the football game, though Tom Brady might not survive. In this case, Mayweather should easily win the boxing match and McGregor would have won the ultimate fighting match that will not take place. But this overhyped showdown isn’t the most expensive PPV in history. That honor belongs to the 2015 bout between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, which charged $100 bucks per home and brought in $400 million. It was a somewhat competitive fight that went the distance (Mayweather retained the championship belt), but I would have been better off spending $5.99 to watch old Wrestlemania highlights. As sports fans, we have grown spoiled over having major events live on our television sets at no extra charge. I’ve never had to pay extra to watch the Super Bowl, Masters, Daytona 500 or Iron Bowl from the comforts of my living room. We should be thankful cable companies or satellite providers haven’t taken those drastic steps, and that advertisers foot the bill for us. There have been a smattering of PPV non-conference college football games in the past, but none that absolutely raided the budget. Perhaps I shouldn’t complain when a championship match comes with a high price tag. Then again, I have the easy option to decline purchase. For the $89.95 McGregorMayweather show, folks should expect to be entertained and not pay to watch a 30-second knockout. I speculate that ‘entertainment’ is precisely what fans will get rather than pure, mano e mano pugilism. This thing couldn’t be rigged for entertainment purposes, could it? You know, give the fans a little something worthwhile. Somewhere in Panama, Roberto Duran is shaking his head in disbelief. Somewhere in Brockton, Massachusetts, Marvin Hagler is snarling. Somewhere in California, Sugar Ray Leonard is considering coming out of retirement for the 17th time to take down the 41-year-old Mayweather. “Pity the fools!” Clubber Lang snorts. I’d be more interested in purchasing this PPV if money generated went directly to charity, Mayweather finally forked over his tax dollars, McGregor was less of a potty mouth, the pair took off boxing gloves, booted the referee out of the squared circle and had a fullout brawl. That’s entertainment, folks. Come to think of it, this ‘fight’ would be even better if Ric Flair showed up ringside, body-slammed both of them and was declared world champion. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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Top: Kurt Middleton takes a putt during the Sun Festival Glow-in-the-Dark golf tournament. Below: Brooks Parker gets ready for a drive during the tournament, which was held at LakeWinds on Tuesday night.

Glow-in-the-dark golf draws huge crowd By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

From an outside perspective, there is nothing easy about glow-in-the-dark golf. It’s nearly impossible to see the golf cart road and keep track of your fellow players, not to mention actually hitting a glow-in-the-dark ball and coming even close to par. But that didn’t stop more than 50 people from heading out to LakeWinds Golf Course on Tuesday night for Sun Festival’s Hittin’ the Links Glow-inthe-Dark golf tournament. “It’s definitely hard,” said Harrison Kelly, who plays for Benjamin Russell and was a member of the second-place team. “You gotta just go up there and hit the ball. It’s a lot different because the golf ball doesn’t really go far at all and you really can’t see where you’re hitting at all.” Interestingly enough, four of the 13 teams actually carded better scores in the four-man scramble during the nine holes of night golf than did during their earlier rounds. The winning team of Payton Goggins, Miles Morgan, Jordan Marable and Alan Morgan shot 28 during the day but carded a 27 at night. The biggest improvement of the

tournament came from Bo Parks, Gregg Granville, Tim Ashworth and Keith Askew, who finished with a 30 during the daytime nine holes before slicing off three strokes for a total of 57 and a tie for third place. “You gotta trust your swing, which is the hardest part,” said LakeWinds golf pro Jim Gunnells. “I think it’s more fun (than regular golf) because you don’t get to do it a lot. It’s kinda different, and it’s not near as hot.” Taking second was the team of Brett Pitts, Kelly, Saxon Coker and Matthew

Cush, who also scored 55 but had a lower score than the top team during the nighttime portion. This is the second year in a row that LakeWinds has hosted a glow-in-thedark tournament as part of Sun Festival. “They have a lot going on, and they just wanted us to be a part of it,” Gunnells said. “We’re owned by the city, so I think they wanted to advertise the golf course. And it’s something fun to do, so they wanted to include us in it.”

Dadeville settles for 2nd best at state By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Despite Dadeville’s loss in the championship game of the Dixie Youth Majors state tournament, 11- and 12-yearold All-Star coach Travis Etchinson couldn’t help but gush about his team. “We had an opportunity to make history in Dadeville with our first state championship, but them kids played their hearts out,” Etchinson said. “We just couldn’t get that last hit that we needed, so I feel like I let the kids down, but on the upside, we had some phenomenal kids playing on this All-Star team.” The loss came in heartbreaking fashion in a 5-4 defeat at the hands of Headland. The game was tied 3-3 in the bottom of

the fifth when Headland’s Cole Goodson played hero with a two-run homer. Dadeville tried to fight back, getting the bases loaded and pushing one run across in the top of the sixth but it just wasn’t enough. Walker Spraggins pitched “the game of his life,” according to Etchinson. He went the distance with 85 pitches, striking out the side twice. Dadeville’s state journey began with a big win over Southern, out of District 5. It then found itself in a nail-biter with Headland in Game 2. Dadeville led 6-5 after five innings before Headland exploded for 14 runs in the sixth inning to capture a 19-6 victory. But Dadeville immediately stormed back, winning two run-ruled games in the losers’ bracket to

work its way back to the championship against Headland. “We just couldn’t put it away,” Etchinson said. “We came up short, but I won’t short these kids one bit. This was probably the best 11-12 team I’ve ever coached. We had great hitting and some phenomenal defense. These kids played lights out.” Sawyer Sapp, Wes Robinson and Taylor Humphries all had home runs throughout the tournament. Etchinson said he considered retiring from coaching after this season, having reached 30 years. “But after these kids, I can’t help but to come back,” Etchison said. “These kids inspired me. I cannot say enough about the parents and the community that supported us.”

Trapp represents BRHS at North-South game Although the South suffered a 4-1 loss to North at Tuesday’s North-South All-Star game, rising senior Jayde Trapp represented Benjamin Russell well. Trapp finished with a total of five saves – more than any other goalkeeper for either team. “Jayde’s best skill at goalkeeper is she’s awesome at blocking shots,” BRHS girls soccer coach Lee Wagoner said prior to the game. “She’s not afraid to come out of the goal and she doesn’t just sit in between the pipes and wait for the ball.” South took an early lead with Kate Eubanks, of McGillToolen Catholic, scoring on an assist from her own teammate

Chloe Martin. But North responded with four unanswered goals to earn the victory. Trapp’s ultimate goal is being recruited to play soccer at the collegiate level, and Wagoner is excited for what she has to offer to the Wildcats over the next year. “We’re still trying to develop her as an all-around goalkeeper to be able to play out of the back passes with backline,” Wagoner said. “But we had a young backline in front of her last year, so with time, that’ll come. To be a goalkeeper, you have the best advantage on the field, and she has a good eye at Evan Dudley / The Outlook how things are developing and Benjamin Russell’s Jayde Trapp makes a save for the South positioning her midfielders to make plays on the field.” All-Star team during Tuesday’s game against North.