Issuu

PAGE 4: RETURN OF STUDENTS MEANS DRIVERS SHOULD BE CAREFUL

TUESDAY

THE

Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892

SPORTS, PAGE 10 July 25, 2017 Vol. 125, No. 146 www.alexcityoutlook.com 75¢ Horseshoe Bend has something to prove

LOST AND FOUND:

Class ring heads home to rightful owner after being missing for two decades in Alexander City

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Submitted / The Outlook

This Davidson College class ring was found in Alexander City last week and is headed home to its rightful owner in Tallahassee Florida.

For more than 20 years a college class ring has been in a safe at the Russell Athletic Retail Store and it is now on its way back to its rightful owner. The ring was found by Patti Kennedy Friday while employees are cleaning up the store for its closing. “Somebody had put it in the safe in a closet in the office,” Kennedy said. “I think a customer found it years ago and turned it in to the cashier.” From there the Davidson College class ring traveled to Kennedy’s sister Kristi Joiner.

“I found a name inscribed in it,” Joiner said. Inside the ring was the name William Benson. “I just went to the web and searched,” Joiner said. “I found a picture of him in his college yearbook. I found an ad congratulating him that included several names including his sister. I found her through Facebook and then found him.” After finding Benson on Facebook, Joiner wanted to make sure he was the rightful owner so she called up his work leaving a message Friday afternoon, too late for Benson to retrieve until Monday morning. “I came in this morning to a message waiting,” Benson said.

“When you come in early on a Monday and see a message you wonder what kind of day it will be.” Benson called Joiner Monday morning and the lawyer had the questions turned on him as Joiner was trying to make sure she had found the right person. “She asked all these questions,” Benson said. “From where I went to school to when. She had this good ole sweet Alabama girl feel to her that if she asked for my Social Security number, I probably would have given it to her.” Benson did not purchase the ring. “The ring was a gift from See RING • Page 2

Bibb Street SUN FESTIVAL SUCCESS Judge rules Glaze can be rail crossing constable to stay open By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The Bibb Street railroad crossing will remain open for now and it appears that crossing arms will be installed there. A resolution that would have close the railroad crossing on Bibb Street, located near Alexander City Middle School and across from Piggly Wiggly, was introduced, but no council member seconded the motion. That means the matter did not come to a vote, so the crossing remains open. It became apparent from comments by the council that closing the crossing was not popular with business owners in the area as well as residents who use the crossing regularly. “I made it to every business in the area with the exception of one and none of those businesses are in favor of closing it,” Council Member Buffy Colvin said. They want the arms, they just don’t want to see it closed. Every business owner I talked to was against it.” Council members all said they See COUNCIL • Page 3

Jessica Sneed / The Outlook

Sun Festival wrapped up a nine-day, 50-event run with Moon Taxi rocking Strand Park Saturday night. Here, Moon Taxi’s Trevor Terndrup, left, belts out “All Day, All Night.”

Fifth annual festival has great turnout, exciting events By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

With over 50 events spread out across a nine day period, the fifth annual Alexander City Sun Festival was a great success, providing fun entertainment for all ages. From glow-in-the-dark golf to drone races, concerts to ice cream sundaes, Sun Festival

had a little something for everyone. Alexander City Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ed Collari said he believed attendance over the course of the nine days had been extremely strong, though there was no official way to keep track of the exact number of people who See SUN FESTIVAL • Page 3

Jacksons Gap resident David Glaze will continue to serve as Constable for Beat 18. Judge Tom Young ruled Wednesday in Dadeville following a February petition challenging Glaze’s eligibility based on a felony conviction in Sept. 1982 in Florida where Glaze was found guilty of bail bond jumping from a charge of battery of a law enforcement officer where he was sentenced to two years in a Florida state prison. Young’s ruling references the fact that Glaze had many of his rights restored allowing him to hold the office of constable. “The defendant did, in fact, receive a Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights issued by the Office of Executive Clemency, State of Florida, on Dec. 4, 2006,” Young said in his order. “That said Certificate of Restoration of Civil Rights removes the disability that accompanies a conviction, thereby allowing the individual to seek public office, pursuant to See GLAZE • Page 2

Tallapoosa County Board of Education talks personnel and transportation By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The faculty and staff roster for the Tallapoosa County School System is almost completely filled, due to the approval of several new hires by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education during a special meeting Monday afternoon. Approved during the meeting were John Morgan, a special needs teacher at Dadeville High School; Elizabeth Lovelady, a counselor at Reeltown Elementary School; Ruth Dutch, a special needs teacher at Dadeville Elementary School; Kaley Stewart Pugh, an elementary teacher at Reeltown Elementary School; and India

Today’s

Baker Gold, a paraprofessional with the Tallapoosa County Virtual Academy/Crossroads. During the Superintendent’s Remarks, Superintendent Joe Windle brought up an issue with transportation for children attending the Pre-K programs throughout the county. For the past two years, the county had provided transportation for these students, but due to safety issues, they would be unable to do so this year. “In order to transport them, buses have to have a restraint system, an aide must ride the bus to buckle and unbuckle them, and the seats behind those with See BOE • Page 3

Lake Martin

Weather Lake Levels

86 73 High

Low

490.54

Reported on 07/24/17 @ 3 p.m.

Barrels and cones on the move Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

An employee with Gary Ingram Paving and Grading moves sandbags from a road closed sign along Lee Street. Officials say that most of the cones and barrels should be moved today, with the traffic pattern returning to normal. Pickup Wednesday’s Outlook for the latest on road construction in the area.

We Care About You

FREE CONSULTATIONS

and Your Loved Ones!

•Home-like Environment • Specialized Dementia Care Unit •Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services “It’s not the end ... It’s a new beginning”

LACEY HOWELL 256.307.2443 6

54708 90050 USPS Permit # 013-080

laceyshowell@gmail.com 5295 Highway 280, Alex City, AL

256-329-1313

A DAMS HEALTH & REHAB 1555 HILLABEE STREET • (256) 329-0847

217 Madison Street, Alexander City, AL “We are a Debt Relief Agency. We help people ﬁle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 under the Bankruptcy Code. Alabama State Bar requires the following in every attorney advertisement, “ No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.”

Page 2

www.alexcityoutlook.com

Mixed messages from mom have teen looking for clarity

Wednesday

90 74 Low

High

40% chance of thunderstorms

Thursday

91 73 Low

High

Mostly sunny, slight chance of thunderstorms

Staff

Directory Telephone: (256) 234-4281 Fax: (256) 234-6550 Website: www.alexcityoutlook.com Management Steve Baker Publisher, Ext. 218 steve.baker@alexcityoutlook.com Mitch Sneed Editor, Ext. 213 mitch.sneed@alexcityoutlook.com David Kendrick Circulation Manager, Ext. 204 david.kendrick@alexcityoutlook.com Lee Champion Production Manager, Ext. 220 lee.champion@alexcityoutlook.com Audra Spears Art Director, Ext. 219 audra.spears@alexcityoutlook.com Betsy Iler Magazine Managing Editor, Ext. 221 betsy.iler@alexcityoutlook.com Tippy Hunter Advertising Director, Ext. 206 marketing@alexcityoutlook.com Angela Mullins Business Manager, Ext. 202 angela.mullins@alexcityoutlook.com Newsroom Amy Passaretti Assistant Magazine Editor, Ext. 227 amy.passaretti@alexcityoutlook.com Lizi Arbogast Sports Editor, Ext. 228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

Cliff Williams Staff Writer, Ext. 212 cliff.williams@alexcityoutlook.com Donald Campbell Staff Writer, Ext. 208 donald.campbell@alexcityoutlook.com Santana Wood Staff Writer/Pagination, Ext. 210 santana.wood@alexcityoutlook.com Advertising Sales Doug Patterson Newspaper Advertising, Ext. 205 doug.patterson@alexcityoutlook.com Tabby Edwards Retail Sales Manager, Ext. 232 tabby.edwards@alexcityoutlook.com Emily Gregg Advertising Sales, Ext. 225 emily.gregg@alexcityoutlook.com Scott Hardy Advertising Sales, Ext. 208 scott.hardy@alexcityoutlook.com Rebecca Carlisle Advertising Sales, Ext. 217 rebecca.carlisle@alexcityoutlook.com Composing Darlene Johnson Composing Department, Ext. 203 darlene.johnson@alexcityoutlook.com Hallie Holloway Composing Department, Ext. 203 hallie.holloway@alexcityoutlook.com Circulation Linda Ewing Office Clerk, Ext. 201 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. manages The Alexander City Outlook, The Dadeville Record, Lake magazine, Lake Martin Living, (USPS: 013-080, ISSN: 0738-5110) Kenneth Boone The Outlook is published five times Photography and a week, Tuesday through Saturday a commercial web mornings, by Tallapoosa Publishers, printing press. Inc., 548 Cherokee Road, P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL, 35011.

DEAR ABBY: I’m 17. My mom and I often disagree on things. Don’t get me wrong -- I don’t care what she does in her free time, but lately I have learned she’s talking to people about bisexuality. I don’t know how to handle this or how to talk to her about it. I feel betrayed. When I told her I was gay, she rejected my sexuality, and now she’s possibly wanting relationships with other females? Even now, when we watch the news and something about the LGBT community comes on, she still mutters about marriage being between one man and one woman. I don’t want things to escalate into a big blowup over this because our relationship is just being repaired. Please help me. Am I wrong to be concerned, or do I have the right to be? -TEEN IN DAYTON, OHIO DEAR TEEN: I don’t think it would escalate into an argument if you were to tell your mother you are confused by the mixed

SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

825-9559 No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Snap Up a Deal in the Classi¿eds Call or go online to browse, buy or sell!

CLASSIFIEDS

256.277.4219

DEAR ABBY Advice

messages you’re getting from her. It should be the opening of an interesting discussion, as long as you don’t let it deteriorate into a fight. It seems odd to me, too, that she would reject your sexual orientation if she’s leaning in both directions herself. As to her feelings about marriage equality, you might be interested to know that not everyone thinks the idea of marriage (LGBT or otherwise) is appealing. If your mother is interested in open relationships, she may be part of that group. DEAR ABBY: I went on a road trip with a friend who is normally kind and generous. She insisted on driving the entire way. She often exceeded the speed

limit and kept less than 20 feet between us and the 18-wheel truck ahead. She read texts, answered her cellphone and made phone calls while she was driving. She’s very demonstrative when she talks, so while she drove, holding her cell with her left hand, she’d take her other hand off the wheel to gesture. More than once she nearly hit a guardrail. I was so frightened I broke into sobs. She responded by laughing at me! Can you give me a tactful way to tell her how dangerous her driving really is? -- TERRIFIED IN MEMPHIS DEAR TERRIFIED: No, because it’s obvious that your friend is in deep denial not only about how dangerous her driving is, but also about how it affects her passengers and other drivers around her. But I can suggest that from now on, YOU provide the transportation if you’re going anyplace together. You were lucky this time. The next time it could cost you your life.

Mrs. Brozene Parker Hutcherson 1933 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mrs. Brozene Parker Hutcherson, 83, of New Site, Alabama, will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Clinton Branch will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Hutcherson passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. She was born on December 20, 1933 in Cragford, Alabama to General Odell Parker and Venie Estelle Parker. She was an

active member of New Site United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hutcherson enjoyed camping, crocheting, and cooking. She was a master flower gardener and enjoyed the New Site Senior Citizens Meetings. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Crowe of Alexander City; sons, Larry Hutcherson and Ricky Hutcherson (Anita) both of New Site; son-in-law, Wade Crowe of New Site; grandchildren, Kyle Hutcherson (Emily), Tanya Branch (Clinton), Tammy Lopez (Johnny), Brandon Crowe (Emily), David Hutcherson, Cody Hutcherson; great-grandchildren, Parker Branch, Lydia Branch, Skuylir Lopez, Starr Lawley (James); great great-grandchild, Sadie Lawley; and sister, Guarlene Foreman of New Site.

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.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl Hutcherson and her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Dave “D.L.” Simmons Mr. Dave “D.L.” Simmons age 93 of Sylacauga, AL. died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at UAB Hospital, Birmingham, AL funeral arrangements are incomplete. Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE RELEASES Benjamin Russell: High school students can pick their schedules up on July 25. Senior schedules will be available beginning at 8 a.m., juniors at 9 a.m., sophomores at 10 a.m., and freshmen at 11 a.m.

Dadeville: The high school will be having open house on August 3, and students will be able to obtain their schedules then. Horseshoe Bend: Schedules will be made available during open house on

August 2. Reeltown: High school students will be able to see their schedules during their open house event on August 3.

Ring my grandparents,” Benson explained. “My grandmother died about six years ago and my granddad will turn 94 in September, so it has lots of sentimental value. I had no thoughts of ever seeing it again.” Benson suspects that he lost the ring while traveling to Alexander City to do title search work early in his

continued from page 1

law career in the mid-1990s after completing law school at the Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. “I would stop by Russell Athletic if I needed something or was killing time,” Benson said. “It is not surprising it was there.” It is not the first time Joiner has helped return an item to its rightful owner.

“I found a dog tag last year in the lake,” Joiner said. “It had a phone number on the back. It was someone from Dadeville.” Benson is surprised and thankful the ring has been found. “I can’t express enough gratitude to her for doing this,” Benson said. “Very few people would go to the

Glaze the rules in the State of Florida.” Young explained this is similar to a pardon in the

DEAR ABBY: One day, I found two bottles of wine under my husband’s bed. I told him I had found them and he didn’t have to hide wine from me. Yesterday, I found two bottles of beer in his underwear drawer. This is unusual behavior for a 65-year-old man. He is retired. I am still working. What should I do? -- PERPLEXED IN THE SOUTH DEAR PERPLEXED: It’s important that you find out what’s causing your husband to act this way. Notify your doctor there has been a sudden change in his behavior and schedule physical and neurological exams for him. When seniors begin hiding items for no reason, it could indicate the onset of dementia.

Obituaries

Postal

Information

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Post Office Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Outlook

trouble that she did. I don’t have the words to express the gratitude.” It will be Thursday before Benson gets his ring back via the mail and has high hopes the ring doesn’t not get misplaced again. “Let’s just hope it doesn’t get lost in the mail,” Benson said.

continued from page 1

state of Alabama and that the state did not properly address the issue with its filings.

The “Pardon also restores civil liberties or rights and thereby allows individuals to seek public

office, after restoration of said rights,” Young said in the ruling. “The case law provided to this Court in support of the Petition for Quo Warranto addresses the issue of a Constable receiving a conviction while holding office and does not speak to the issue of restoration of civil rights. This Court finds that there is a significant difference between case law offered by the State supporting their position and the issues in this case.” Young ruled “the restoration of Mr. Glaze’s civil liberties allowed him to seek public office and he thereby lawfully holds said office after his election,”

Young said. “The effect of restoration of civil liberties or rights is to relieve the petitioner from penalties and disabilities attached to that offense. To exclude the defendant by reason of that offense, from continuing a right granted defendant by virtue of an election, is to enforce a punishment for that offense notwithstanding the restoration of civil liberties and/or pardon.” With the ruling, Glaze plans to continue doing what he has been doing even before the election. “I am going to continue being a constable,” Glaze said. “And do the best I can to help my community.”

HILLABEE TOWERS

Great Location • Peaceful Setting Comfortable Living ONE MONTH FREE RENT REN Restrictions Apply

Rent Based On Income, 62 Years And Older Or Mobility Impaired Refrigerator, Stove, Carpet, Blinds, Heat/Air, Tile With Carpet, Laundry Room Facilities – Electric and Water Included

Call Hillabee Towers Today! (256) 329-0552 1001 Tallapoosa Street Alexander City, AL

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Outlook

www.alexcityoutlook.com

Page 3

Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department July 23

to elude failure to appear on burglary third degree, criminal mischief third degree and assault second degree. • Roger Brown of Red Hill Road in Tallassee was arrested for failure to appear child support warrants. • A resident of Ashhurst Bar Road in Tallassee filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Win Blue Drive in Dadeville file a domestic report. • Matthew Mann of Shep Brown Road in Falkville was arrested for probation violation warrants.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department July 23

• Ira Aundra Hicks, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear, drug paraphernalia and fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement. • Walter James Sanders, 51, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and resisting arrest. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Bail jumping and drug paraphernalia was reported in the 1400 block of Old Kellyton Road. • Burglary was reported on Bishop Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Willow Drive. • Theft was reported on Bishop Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Summer Street.

July 22

• Bernard Kelley, 46, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. • Eric Tyler Johnston, 25, of Montgomery was arrested for public intoxication. • Theft was reported in the 3600 block of Old Dark Road. • Domestic violence was

reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Marketplace. • Theft was reported on K Street. • Criminal trespass was reported on Recreation Center Road. • Public intoxication was reported on 6th Street. • Harrassment was reported in the 2300 block of Greenleaf Street. • Assault was reported in Greenleaf Apartments.

July 21

• Jeremy Clayton Maske, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Tammeria Monshay Lewis, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Harassing communications was reported in the 1500 block of Hillabee Street. • Harassing communications was reported in the 2300 block of Daywell Street. • Harassing communications was reported in the 100 Walton Road. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Tallapoosa Street. • Theft by deception was reported on Dadeville Road.

Council had received calls from people asking for the crossing to be left open. Councilman Bobby Tapley thanked residents for reaching out. I appreciate all the business and residents who contacted me,” Tapley said. “We were elected to represent the people and we always try to do what’s right. I know we can’t please everyone, but we try and it helps to hear from the people.” The crossing is rated the most dangerous in Tallapoosa County, with 11 accidents there in 40 years and three in the last five years. Records show that $338,000 was approved to put crossing arms at Bibb Street in fiscal year 2016. The resolution had called for that money to be used at North Central had the closing been completed. According to the most recent information from U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration, an average of 920 vehicles use that crossing each day. That’s mean that 6,440 vehicles a

July 20

• Jeffery Weldon Harris, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported for J Street. • Disorderly conduct was reported on Celia Circle. • Domestic violence was reported on Airport Drive.

July 19

• Jakobe Keshun Thomas, 19, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Kraig Steven Brown, 45, of Kellyton was arrested for public intoxication. • Justine Antone Vines, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for tampering with physical evidence. • Criminal mischief and criminal trespass was reported in Alexander City. • Public intoxication was reported in the Stone Bridge subdivision.

continued from page 1

week travel that route, 27,600 a month and 331,200 a year that use that crossing. If the closure was completed, the plan was for a quiet zone to be established through downtown where no whistles, horns or bells were be sounded. Ironically, some residents said they liked the sounds of the train coming through. In other action, a public hearing was held on properties that were designated for city cleanup under the weed abatement ordinance, but of the 14 that were originally on the list, Council President Tommy Spraggins reported that all 14 had been cleaned up. The council did vote 6-0 to set a public hearing on Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. on 10 new properties that have been cited. The properties are: 69 LaFayette Street, 133 Forrest Street, 49 Forrest Street, 562 Glenwood Road, 2965 Highway 280, 1553 Spring Street, 1515 Spring Street, 725 Coley Street, 453 11th Avenue South and 992 King Street. The council also

BOE restraints must be kept open,” he said. Official notifications to parents regarding this situation would be going out immediately, informing them of the change. Further discussion was had about working to upgrade the bus fleet with buses that had the proper restraints, but with no money currently available to assist in doing so, the board was left with no other choice for the time being, though it was mentioned that, should Pre-K attendance drop significantly enough, the buses could be slowly updated in order to meet the needs of these youngest students. While the consensus was that this could have a negative impact on Pre-K attendance, the board also agreed that safety was the more important issue. “We don’t want to

• Domestic violence was reported on 11th Avenue. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported for 1500 Hillabee Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of Joseph Street.

heard a presentation about Blue Zone, a communitywide wellbeing program from Prosperity Again Through Health’s Ella MacFiggen. She explained the program and asked the city for a $5,000 donation to help fund a site visit that will be the next step in establishing the program here in Alexander City. The council voted unanimously to amend the budget and make the donation. The council also voted unanimously to: • Set a Public Hearing to rezone Parcel No. 62-12-0102-3-001-012.00 which is 1621 Heatherwood Drive on Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.. • Approve a resolution to lease a hangar at T.C. Russell Field. • Approve a request to approve the Wildcat 5K Dash which is a fundraiser for Radney School set to be held on Oct. 28. • Approve a request to reschedule the first Regular Council Meeting in September to Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, because of Labor Day.

continued from page 1

put our kids in danger,” board member Randy Anderson said. The following points were also discussed during Monday afternoon’s meeting: • Board member Michael Carter made a motion to amend the agenda, adding in a motion to approve hiring Tommy Thweath as the Chief Schools Financial Officer, effective immediately. • Disciplinary action was taken against a bus driver within the system. • The board accepted the resignations of Sam McDaniel, a paraprofessional with the Tallapoosa County Virtual Academy/ Crossroads and Dadeville High School English and Language Arts teacher Samantha Mask. • The board approved the transfer of Lisa Hornsby from Instructional Coach at Reeltown High School

to the same position at Reeltown Elementary School and Dianne Miller from teacher at Reeltown Elementary School to Instructional Coach at Reeltown High School. • Board member Carla Talton wanted to commend Carter and the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce for their work in trying to bring Gateway for Education to the students of Tallapoosa County. This program, already in place in Alexander City, provides all Benjamin Russell seniors that meet their criteria a scholarship allowing them to attend Central Alabama Community College for two years. The next meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education is on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education building.

• Assault was reported on Broad Street.

July 18

• Charles B. Thomas, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Telvin Floyd, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 22 West. • Robbery was reported on Oak Hill Drive. • Tampering with physical evidence was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Thomas Street. • Possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Criminal trespass was reported on Lakeland Avenue. • Recovery of a stolen vehicle was reported on Highway 280. • Burglary was reported in the 300 block of F Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Houston Street.

• A resident of Hilltop Road in Jacksons Gap file a report for domestic violence harassment. • Scott Smith of Central Avenue in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear possession of marijuana first.

July 22

• A resident of Chalk Hill Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence. • A resident of Hialiah Lane in Montgomery filed a report for criminal mischief. July 21 • A resident of Ford Road in Notasulga filed a report for theft by deception. • William Milner of Sweet Circle in Jacksons Gap was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

July 20

• A resident of Churchill Road in Camp Hill filed a theft report. • Javari Jones of North Madison in Montgomery was arrested on the charges of grand jury indictments for possession of cocaine and attempting

Sun Festival participated. “There were a lot of kids taking part in events for them,” he said. “We had such a good response to the glow golf event that we had to turn people away because we had so many participants.” Sun Festival events being held for the first time included a trivia night at Kowaliga

July 19 • A resident of Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Devonte Price of N Street in Alexander City was arrested on a failure to appear child support.

July 18 • Fredick Williams of Main Street in Jacksons Gap was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear murder and robbery first. • A resident of Notasulga Road filed a report for theft.

continued from page 1

Restaurant Thursday evening, a drone race at the Sportplex football stadium and a partnership with the ACT II theater group performing “Our Town.” “We had a good group of attendees at the drone race and at trivia night,” Collari said. “We also heard really good feedback from those who saw ‘Our Celebrating a

Milestone

The Outlook strives to report the news honestly, fairly and with integrity, to take a leadership role and act as a positive influence in our community, to promote business, to provide for the welfare of our employees, to strive for excellence in everything we do and above all, to treat others as we would want to be treated ourselves.

w w w. a l e x c i t y o u t l o o k . c o m

Proud community partner for 125 years!

Town.’ “Cam Caldwell of Caldwell Electronics approached us about wanting to have the drone race, and it was really well received. I couldn’t have seen it as part of the Sun Festival three or four years ago, but it’s really hot right now. ACT II and the quality of the shows they do, that was a great partnership to have.” Over the course of the next couple of weeks, Collari said he and the others at the Chamber of Commerce would be getting together in meetings to discuss what worked, what didn’t and what could be improved for future Sun Festivals. No matter what events stay on the schedule and which ones may be pulled from future festivals, one thing will always be the same, according to Collari. “Without a doubt, without our sponsors and partnerships, the Sun Festival doesn’t happen. There are so many volunteers and sponsors that help make it possible. The police and fire departments go above and beyond,” he said. “We’re very grateful to be in a community so willing to donate their time to make it happen. I just want to say thank you to those who helped make this year’s Sun Festival possible.”

Plumbing Problem? No Problem! • On Time Convenience - When you have a busy schedule, you need a plumber that shows up at the agreed time. • True Choice in Your Hands - The work we do has to be absolutely right for you, your home and your budget. • Care For Your Home - With background checks and drug testing, you can rest assured you and your home are safe. • Upfront Pricing - Have peace of mind knowing the price before any work is started. • Your Home or Business - You get a professional plumber that has been specially trained to serve your every plumbing need from A to Z. Call A&M Plumbing today.

Go to www.amplumbing.net for more, plus get your copy of Interviewing Your Contractor.

(256) 414-4322 Financing Available

MITCH SNEED EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X213

editor@alexcityoutlook.com

EDITORIAL BOARD Steve Baker Mitch Sneed

www.alexcityoutlook.com

Page 4

Our

Opinion

Return of students means drivers should be extra careful

chools are less than two weeks from opening their doors and welcoming students back for another school year. It goes without saying, but when schools are back in session that means traffic in and around school zones increases, plus children getting on and off buses in our neighborhoods. With that in mind, we ask you all to remember to slow down and watch out for children, who may not be watching out for you. State law says you must stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road or not. These buses usually have a stop-sign arm on them, but you might not see it. Likewise, you might not see the children that step off these buses and run to nearby houses or people waiting for them. AAA urges drivers to be aware of children and extra cautious when backing out of driveways and parking spots in school zones and neighborhoods, especially in the morning and afternoon. Slow down. Obey the reduced speed limit in school zones. A pedestrian is nearly two-thirds less likely to be killed when struck by a vehicle traveling at 20 mph compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling 30 mph. Eliminate distractions. Sometimes kids dart into the road unexpectedly. Taking your eyes off the road for just two seconds doubles the chance of crashing. Store cellphones out of reach — no texting, calling or emailing while driving. Come to a complete stop. More than one-third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop and check for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks. Plan for extra time. With school in session, there are more children walking and riding bicycles on streets and sidewalks. Drive slowly and choose alternate routes to avoid school zones if possible. Let’s make this a safe school year.

Know Your

Officials Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

Kay Ivey

just finished watering my crops. Since most of them are planted in 5-gallon buckets with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage, I have to water them just about every day. It seems that the ones planted into the earth stay hydrated longer and appear healthier than the ones in the buckets. They simply have a better foundation. Those with the earth sustain longer and are more aesthetically pleasing, but the ones in the buckets taste just as good. I notice a lot of thing when I’m working with the homegrown groceries. First of all, due to our very mild winter, I notice all the bugs. When I walk out, I’m immediately attacked by gnats, mosquitoes, and other unidentified flying objects. It’s as if I’m covered with the Army’s insect repellant, which is supposed to be like Off, but I always called it “On.” Bugs were definitely attracted to it. Well, that or we were just always in buginfested environments. Perhaps it was a little bit of both. While watering each bucket, I take a long look at each plant. I always have my garden pruner in my other hand and am quick to snip off dead pieces, particularly on my tomatoes plants. I want to take

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

Mark Tuggle

Tom Whatley

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

JODY FULLER Columnist

care of them and want them to look pretty at the same time. If a tomato has been attacked by a horn worm or any other type of vile creature, I’ll snip it and throw it into my compost pile. Oftentimes, I’ll get a surprise tomato plant out of it. There’s a rather large one growing in my compost pile right now. Lucy had several growing in her compost, so I dug most of those up and repotted them. They are arguably my best-looking tomato plants. Who knew? I have others, along with pepper plants that popped up in other buckets. Perhaps they came from soil from my compost. Maybe the wind blew the seed. I don’t know. It really doesn’t matter. I have them now, and they are my responsibility. One of my biggest surprises of the year has been my watermelon vine. It’s a miracle, I tell you. Last year I planted an overabundance of them in a very small area. I really went overboard. Remember, it was my first year having a garden,

and I didn’t know what I was doing. The vines grew very well but didn’t produce very much fruit. I think I only got to enjoy one watermelon and enjoy it I did. Others tried to grow but something got ahold to them and they quickly perished. There is but one vine this year, and it’s beautiful. It wasn’t planted, and it wasn’t planned; it just happened, naturally. It grew from last year’s failure. God often works like that, at least in my garden of life. I didn’t plan the beautiful tomatoes that came from the compost, but with the foundation of rich soil and nutrients, it had no choice but to grow. They just popped up one day, and once they popped up, I couldn’t not take care of them. They were my responsibility, and I’ve enjoyed watching them grow. I really enjoy watching them feed my family. What a blessing, in so many ways. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@ jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www. jodyfuller.com

Today’s

Quote

“The secret of business is to know something nobody else knows.” —Aristotle Onassis

Today’s

Scripture

“Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” —Hebrews 13:2

alexcityoutlook.com

Daily Poll Weekend Question: Do you think the turmoil in Washington will ever stop?

No —77% Yes — 23%

Tuesday Question: Should Jeff Sessions resign his position and come back to Alabama and run again for the Senate? To participate in this daily poll, log on each day to www. alexcityoutlook.com and vote. Find out the vote totals in the next edition of The Outlook and see if your vote swayed the results.

Our

Mission

How to

Letters to the Editor

Governmental intervention is no fix for health care

Dear Editor, The health care bill that every senator and representative is haggling over and every Democrat is criticizing because it will leave millions of people uninsured is a difference of opinion. Do people want to be able to choose their insurance and their doctors or do they want government to make those decisions for them? LASIK eye surgery used to cost thousands of dollars but has been dramatically reduced in price. Capitalism has caused products and services to be improved

and prices reduced in every field of our life. Government intervention always causes prices to rise. Isn’t free trade insurance what we had before Obamacare? Isn’t that what created the greatest medical system in the world? It was the system where people could buy the insurance they wanted and choose their own doctor. Medicaid covered people who couldn’t afford insurance, but they had to put up with a limited number of visits and using the doctor that would take their insurance. If you want the government to provide your insurance just look at the VA or

UK where the parents of a child are fighting for the freedom to choose the care their child will receive. Most frightening was how close we were, before the election, to becoming the Venezuela of North America. It would be very easy to revert to that scenario if liberals in the north and west don’t figure out what to do to instill pride in our nation in young adults and children and insisting on immigrants following American customs and laws. Sherry and BB Sellers Alexander City

United we stand, divided we fall Dear Editor,

Steve Marshall

The

Enjoying the rewards from my garden of life

Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Outlook

Mr. Granger’s July 5 editorial opinion seems to be “all we need is love” to solve the many problems We the People face. Well Mr. Granger, that same weekend, 100 people were shot and 15 killed in Chicago. Where was the love? 1 million babies are aborted a year. Where is the love? Our do nothing career politicians on both sides still do nothing about our heroin epidemic, gang violence, failing cities, poverty, manufacturing still leaving, 20 trillion in debt, families struggling to make ends meet. Where is the love, Mr. Granger? Actions speak louder than words. Liberal media, Hollywood nuts and incompetent politicians are afraid their party is over. Change is coming. This Trump Derangement Syndrome, over the top hatred they have for our president is embarrassing and disgusting. You have no right to

disenfranchise 62 million voters. Get used to it. Trump is president. He cannot be worse than the last three two-term presidents. Their incompetence is front and center for all of us to see. Scandals blossomed in both parties, not many angels in Washington. President Trump was a private citizen and a businessman during the last 24 years. We the People are paying for Washington incompetence. Stop whining, lying and spinning stories to suit your agenda. You liberal Trump haters are an embarrassment to what we stand for. It drives liberal haters nuts that Trump continues to fight back. Russia did not elect Trump, We the People voted for change, no more status quo. Trump won, Hillary lost. It’s that simple, get over it. It’s the American Way. We have an election and we move on. It’s past time to focus on the generation that we are losing to our drug epidemic, our growing debt of 20 trillion dollars. It’s

time to channel your protest and fight the many problems that continue to grow, only then can we bring necessary change. This stupid Russian hysteria must stop, all politicians at some time deal with Russia and other world leaders. For the good of the world and our country, we must find a way to deal with foreign nations, friend or enemy. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. The election is over, time to be adults and turn the page and move on to bigger and better things. That’s where the love is, Mr. Granger. It’s in each and every one of us and if channeled correctly, there will be no stopping us. We can work together for the good of all. Actions speak louder than words. We all have our failings, put the hate aside, let’s come together and show the world we have not lost our minds. United we stand, divided we fall. God bless America. Annette Lynch Alexander City

The subscription rate is $136.00 per year in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties and $177.99 outside the area. Periodicals paid at Alexander City, AL. Newspapers are available at 100 news racks in our area at 75 cents for The Outlook and 50 cents for The Record. We would love to deliver a paper to your door. Call David Kendrick at 256-234-4281, Ext. 204 or e-mail david.kendrick@alexcityoutlook. com.

What’s your

Opinion?

We’d like to share your thoughts and opinions with the greater Lake Martin community. It’s free and it only takes a few moments of your time. We have two ways to get your opinion in print: letters to the editor and guest columns. The main difference is length. Letters to the editor are up to 250 words, while guest columns can be up to 500 words. Letters and columns may be sent to P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011, faxed to (256) 234-6550 or e-mailed to editor@ alexcityoutlook.com. Please include your name, address and phone number. Send us your thoughts today!

On the Web

Follow The Outlook on the Internet on our website or on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Log on to http://www. alexcityoutloook. com. There you will be able to view stories and multimedia posted by The Outlook. You can also click on the Facebook link to join The Outlook’s fan club or click on the Twitter link to start receiving tweets on your phone as we post updates. You can also subscribe to our RSS (Rich Site Summary) feed on the Outlook’s home page. Check it out today.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Page 5

www.alexcityoutlook.com

The Outlook

THE MOON

The Moon is a celestial body, or satellite, that orbits around planet Earth. Scientists generally agree that the Moon most likely formed when a large body, close to the size of Mars, hit the Earth. The impact would have destroyed the body that hit the Earth, as well as several outer layers of the Earth. The debris from such an event would have then been pulled back together by gravity and formed the Moon. For billions of years afterwards, while the Solar System was still young, the Earth and the Moon were both bombarded by meteors crashing into them. Earth’s scars from that time have mostly healed from weather and erosion, but WKH FUDWHUV RQ WKH 0RRQ DUH VWLOO YLVLEOH 7KH ¿QDO VWDJH LQ WKH 0RRQ¶V IRUPDWLRQ RFFXUUHG RYHU WKH QH[W WZR billion years. Molten lava seeped up from beneath the surface forming dark areas called maria. The Moon’s surface hardened into the grayish-green landscape that it still has today. There is no weather on the Moon. There are no clouds and no atmosphere (the gases that surround a planet). The sky is always black and starry, and there is only a whisper of wind which is caused by the Sun. Craters created billions of years ago remain practically unchanged. The largest is about 700 miles wide. Meteors, comets, and asteroids can hit the Moon with massive force causing debris to splash out of the craters and form gray streaks called UD\V 7KH\ FDQ EH D WKRXVDQG PLOHV ORQJ 1R OLIH H[LVWV LQ WKH 0RRQ¶V GXVW\ VRLO 7KH JUDYLW\ RQ WKH 0RRQ Asteroids, Craters, Crescent, LV RQH VL[WK RI WKDW RQ WKH (DUWK ZKLFK PHDQV D SHUVRQ ZHLJKLQJ SRXQGV RQ (DUWK ZRXOG RQO\ ZHLJK Earth, Far-side, Full, Gibbous, SRXQGV RQ WKH 0RRQ 7KH 0RRQ GRHV QRW SURGXFH LWV RZQ OLJKW ,W UHÀHFWV OLJKW IURP WKH 6XQ DOORZLQJ XV WR VHH LW IURP (DUWK 7KH WLPH WKH 0RRQ WDNHV WR WXUQ RQ LWV D[LV DQG WKH WLPH LW WDNHV WR RUELW WKH (DUWK Gravity, Maria, Meteor, Moon, is just over 27 days. This causes us to only see one side, the near side, of the Moon as it goes through its Near-side, New, Orbit, Quarter, monthly phase. The part we cannot see is called the far-side. The average temperature for the side of the Ray, Satellite, Soil, Solar System, 0RRQ IDFLQJ WKH VXQ LV GHJUHHV ZKLOH LW LV GHJUHHV IRU WKH VLGH H[SHULHQFLQJ QLJKW CONNECT

MOON WORD SEARCH

Stages, Waning, Waxing

THE DOTS

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON WAS ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONG? THE APOLLO 11 MISSION LANDED ON THE MOON ON JULY 20, 1969.

MOON MAZE

A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM ALL OUR SPONSORS! Marina: 256.825.6871 Chuckwalla’s Pizza: 256.825.7733

Town & Country Cleaners

And Shoe Repair

1222 Cherokee Road 212-9600

For Music Schedule And Events Check Us Out On Facebook LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

HOURS: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon

RED FLAG PEST Serving Central Alabama CONTROL

Rhodes Brothers

Construction, Inc.

256-825-8913 Cell: 256-675-0217

XFully Licensed and Insured X Custom New Homes X Commercial and Residential

TALLASSEE

IVER U N S

D E E P

256.825.0430

Hwy. 280 • Jackson’s Gap www.redflagpestcontrol.com

256-329-0500 www.riverbankandtrust.com S U P E R

Brown Nursing Home

T I R E

2334 Washington St. Alexander City, AL 35010 Phone: (256) 329-9061 www.crownemanagement.com

Drive a Little, Save a Lot! 1618 Gilmer Ave. | Tallassee, AL | 334-262-2544 www.tallasseeautomotive.com

S A L E

Lake Martin Garage Towing, Tires & fler Fr ee Muffler MOUNT & BALANCE

WITH PURCHASE OF 4 OR MORE TIRES

Major and Minor Auto Repair

256.825.6139

DISCOUNTS

11133 Hwy. 280 • Jackson’s Gap, AL

3701 Dadeville Road, Alexander City ( 256 ) 234-6366 Rehab• Long-Term Care• Assisted Living

ZAXBY’S 4497 Hwy. 280 •Alexander City, AL (256) 234-2181 Hours: Fri. & Sat. 10:30-11:00

Sun. - Thurs. 10:30-9:00

Currently available only at Zaxby’s store locations. Zaxby’s gift cards can be used at all Zaxby’s store locations.

New & Used Boats • Yamaha Waverunners Yamaha Golf Carts • Full-Service Marina & Service Center • Wet Slips & Dry Storage

256.357.2045

800.780.2045

ZAJAC’S THOMAS AUTO PARTS

793 Airport Road Alexander City, AL

256.329.9963

• Automotive Parts • Machine Shop Services • Paint & Body Supplies • Hydraulic Hose Assemblies

AUTO PARTS

150 Green Street • Alexander City • 256.234.5023 157 E. South Street • Dadeville • 256.825.4155

8:00-4:00 Mon.-Fri • By Appt.(Except Emergencies) 256-234-4295 • After Hours 256-329-7100

Temple Medical Clinic, P.C. YOUR FAMIY CARE CENTER Medicine, Ofﬁce Surgery, Pediatric, & Industrial James P. Temple, M.D. • Timothy J. Cordin, M.D. Vincent Law, M.D.

859 Airport Drive • Alexander City, AL

Coming Soon! The Community Center “Emergency Center for Shelter, Counseling and Job Placement” 8805 Alabama Hwy. 259 | Alexander City, AL 256.794.1519

(In need of volunteers, please call Lonnie Mace for more details)

SOCIAL SECURITY

FAYE EDMONDSON

Weight Loss Center 256-409-1500

(256) 329-0847

256-825-2100 10973 County Road 34, Dadeville www.kelleyshvac.com • AL License #99129

3368 Hwy. 280 Suite 220 [ Alexander City, AL Connected to Russell Medical Center in the Professional Bldg. on the 2nd Floor in Suite 220

ELIZABETH HOMES LLC

Wright’s Funeral Home

MAGGIN EDWARDS, MANAGER 5639 Elmore Road•Elmore, AL•334-567-0446 Toll Free 1-800-246-0220

131 Mason son Street • Alexander City, AL

FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

256-234-6421

w w w. f a i t h t e m p l e . u s

135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL

ARMSTRONG-HOLLEY

825-9559

Kim Russell, Administrator 385 E. LaFayette St., Dadeville 256.825.9244

1555 Hillabee Street Alexander City

Attorney at Law No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

DADEVILLE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Also dba...

We Care About You And Your Loved Ones!

AUTO COLLISION, INC.

“We Touch the Lives of the People You Love”

Alex City Internal Medicine & Nephrology

Adam’s Health & Rehab

S TEVE K ING , S R . P ASTOR Court Square, Alexander City • 256-234-6351• www.fbc-ac.org

(256) 329-1018

Zaxby’s® gift cards are perfect for the chicken lovers in your life. Available in any amount from $5 to $100, So next time you are at Zaxby’s, ask about our gift cards.

DOWEE WEDOWEE MARINE WE 21130 Hwy. 431 MARINE Wedowee, AL

LAKE MARTIN GARAGE TOWING, TIRES & MUFFLER

PEST CONTROL

652 Cherokee Road Alexander City

STEFUL GIFT IDEA . A TA

Has your home been inspected lately?

BANK & TRUST S E RV I C E

AUTOMOTIVE

SECURITY

256/234-6355 Eat At . . .

PLUMBING

WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING!

256-392-3809 OFFICE 256-794-0777 CELL For elderly and disabled individuals needing assistance with activities of daily living.

LAKE MARTIN INNOVATION CENTER 175 ALIANT PARKWAY • ALEXANDER CITY, AL • (256) 414-6090

1900 Columbus Pkwy., Opelika, AL 36801

New & Used Modular and Manufactured Homes

334.749.7048 4 a f r e e d o m h o m e . c o m / 8 21

6684 HWY. 49 SOUTH • DADEVILLE, AL (256) 825-4827

Page 6

www.alexcityoutlook.com

CommunityCalendar Need Insurance?

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Outlook

Today is

Submit calendar items:

Participate in your Outlook by calling 256-234-4281, faxing them to 256-234-6550, sending your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or logging on to http://www.alexcityoutlook.com/.

Today’s Birthdays

July 25, 2017

Barbara Blackwelder, Ansley Duck, Dona Patterson, Emiyah Hester, Craig Dunham and Katrina Burhmester are celebrating birthdays today.

–Since 1978–

BIG “B” BAR-B-QUE

Call me.

“We Cook The Best BETTER!”

Hickory Grilled Meat BBQ • STEAK CHICKEN • CATFISH

256.329.9996 Hwy. 22 West, Alexander City, AL

256.234.3481 KarenChannell.com

Tony Guy, Owner Over 40 Years Experience

Hardwood Floors Ceramic Tile Carpet & Vinyl Locally Owned for Over 45 Years

256-234-6071

1945 Hwy 280 • Alexander City

OLMAN

LOOR

OMPANY

“WE’RE THE PROFESSIONALS”

Submitted / The Outlook

The Klassic Crusiers recently made donations from the proceeds of their car show in New Site to the New Site Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are Ronnie Cotney, left, vice president of Klassic Kruiser Car Club, Tony Latham of the New Site Volunteer Fire Department, Aaron Perry, president Klassic Kruiser Car Club and Susan Gamble, secretary/treasuer Klassic Kruiser Car Club.

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.

Thursday, July 27

AL 96175

CARLISLE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 367 US H W Y . 280 A L E X A N D E R C I T Y , AL

256-234-0019 CA RLISLE AC.COM

Brown Nursing and Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Services •Physical Therapy •Occupational Therapy •Speech Therapy 2334 Washington Street Alexander City • 256-329-9061 www.crownemanagement.com

Come Visit Us! Cecily Lee, Administrator Angela Pitts, Director of Nursing

PRECIOUS MEMORIES GIFTS & MORE Monogramming onogramming Boutique outique CClothing lothing Jewelry ewelry Bathing athing SSuits uits & More More 10147 County Road 34 Dadeville, AL

256-496-4017

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. 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.

Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish and sit a spell. BLAST FROM THE PAST: The Weogufka Center is hosting the third annual Blast from the Past July 29 starting at 7 p.m. Concessions start at 5:30 p.m. with spaghetti, garlic beard, salad, dessert and drink. Admission to the show and dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

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. For more information, contact Kenyatta Simmons at Regeneration Praisers or email Ksimmons@acsk12. net or call Diane Deloney at 256-3074195 or Rosalyn Salter at 256-7941023. PASTOR APPRECIATION: St. James AME Church in Goodwater is hosting the 12th pastor appreciation service honoring Rev. John and First Lady Anita Leonard Sunday, July 30 with Rev. Al Williams speaking at the 11 a.m. service and Rev. Cameron Thomas at the 2:30 p.m. service.

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.

Wednesday, August 2

Friday, July 28

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

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. MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday August 2 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

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.

Friday, August 4

ALZHEIMER’S 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-drug 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 way. Teachers and administrators are also encouraged to attend as well. There will be pizza and drinks too.

Sunday, August 6

CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing August 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Special singers will be the Kingsland Quartet from Arab. Lunch will be at noon and everyone is invited. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is celebrating 137 years of ministry August 6 at 3 p.m. A program is being prepared to commemorate the occasion to be followed by dinner. OPEN HOUSE: Dadeville Christian Academy will be having an open house August 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2392 Eagle Creek Road, Jacksons Gap. MOVIE: The ACOP Church in the Roses Shopping Center is hosting a free movie on the environmental condition in America today, Sunday, August 6 at 5 p.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services August 6 at 2 p.m. The guest pastor is Julia Marbury.

August 6-9

CHURCH HOMECOMING AND REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming and revival services August 6 at 2 p.m. and August 7-9. The guest speaker will be Rev. Ceburne Riggins and Rev. James Whetstone. The Pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is Rev. Rossevelt Gregory.

August 7-9

CHURCH REVIVAL: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting revival services August 7-9 at 7 p.m. nightly with senior pastor Percy. L. Nolan Jr.

H&A Installation, Charge Outs and Repair Sheet Metal Work

FREE Estimates on NEW installations Service a 30 mile radius of Alexander City Licensed and Bonded #:84887 guysheating@live.com 256–234–4198 196 Thompson Ridge Road Alexander City, AL

Lawn Care Darrell Brooks, Owner Cutting •Edging Weed Eating •Mulch Weed Control

256.267.0518

The Learning Tree Helping Children Learn and Grow

The Learning Tree, Inc. is Accepting Applications for Weekend Shifts in Direct Care. Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Brinda Bell (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: bbell@learning-tree.org

SEE ME FOR INSURANCE

Saturday, August 12

CHURCH FESTIVAL: Centerview Baptist Church County Road 89 in Camp Hill is hosting a church festival Saturday, Aug. 12 starting at 9 a.m. There will be fun, food and games for everyone. The pastor is Rev. J. Harrison. CLASS REUNION: Laurel High School Class of 1969’s 50th year reunion meeting on the second Saturday of every other month starting August 12 at 10 a.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. For any questions, please contact Abber Dean Shelton at 256-329-3234 between 6 and 9 p.m.

Sunday, August 13

SINGING: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is hosting the Traveling Harrells Anniversary August 13 at 3 p.m.

Saturday, August 19

SOAP BOX DERBY: Dadeville’s Ducky Ward Soap Box Derby Race and Festival is August 19 at 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with plans and set up. Help make this a great day for children. Deadline for entry is August 5. Call Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339 with questions. The festival will start at 10 a.m. with inflatables, musicians, vendors, bass casting, horseshoe, corn hole and more. YARD SALE: The Ladies of the Elks will host their annual yard sale August 19 from 6 to 11 a.m.

Harold Cochran 256.234.2700 haroldcochran.b2cn@statefarm.com

How to add a calendar item: Participate in your

Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892

By e-mailing your event to calendar@alexcityoutlook.com or call 256-234-4281. _____ Send your news items to editor@alexcityoutlook.com

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Outlook

www.alexcityoutlook.com

Page 7

Page 8

www.alexcityoutlook.com

The Outlook

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

The Outlook

www.alexcityoutlook.com

Page 9

LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

Page 10

DAYS UNTIL FOOTBALL www.alexcityoutlook.com

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Games to Watch

LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Mostly college football by the numbers

ave you ever found yourself asking, “Hey, I wonder when Luke is going to do another article called ‘By the Numbers’”? Of course you have. Well, you’re in luck… Below is just that article. You’re welcome. 13: Straight losses by Tennessee to SEC West football teams. That’s a staggering number. It’s one of the reasons I put very little stock in Tennessee’s future. The only teams Butch Jones seems to beat are the ones he should beat. I am prone to hyperbole, but Jones and Tennessee are the SEC’s worst coach/program combo. The Vols need a new direction. With LSU and ‘Bama being UT’s two SEC West competitors this year, my bet their losing streak to that division carries into 2018 and beyond. 47: Percent of LSU quarterback Danny Etling’s passing yards came in the last four games of 2016. No one is penciling Etling in as an All-SEC team member, but the maligned quarterback obviously got better as the year wore on. If he can carry that type of success into ’17, LSU will actually be an SEC threat. 12.63: Pounds I feel like I lose every time I walk to my car. It’s hotter than Satan’s chili out here! Extreme heat (or cold) always makes my joints hurt too. Whenever I bend at the knees I start grunting like James Brown during Championship Point at Wimbledon. 3,430: Yards by Arkansas’ Austin Allen to lead the SEC last year. This stat tells me Arkansas deviated from its personality too much in 2016. When you are Arkansas, run the ball. If that doesn’t work, run it again. Then maybe — maybe — work in a play-action pass… maybe. Allen’s passing is also a testament to how bad the quarterbafck play was in the league overall. The 3,430 passing yards was the lowest for an SEC passing leader since 2005. 6: Teams Auburn has defeated with winning records in the last two years. Two of those six teams were Jacksonville State and Arkansas State. Another was LSU last season which promptly fired its coach after losing to Auburn. It’s facts like these that keep Malzahn’s seat warm. 1,167 and 1,244. Yards for Nick Chubb and Ralph Webb to become the SEC’s second leading rushers, respectively. Bo Jackson, Joe Cribbs, Shaun Alexander, Kevin Faulk, Derrick Henry, Emmitt Smith — Chubb and Webb could (and should, given their histories) pass them all. Granted, players today play more games and these two guys stayed four years versus a lot of the names ahead of them who left after three seasons. However, Chubb faced a tremendous uphill climb after a horrible leg injury and Webb is rushing for Vandy for God’s sake. Those guys are true warriors in this conference. 7: Straight bowl games for Mississippi State under Dan Mullen. If there was any doubt Mullen was the league’s second best coach, this stat should dispel it. The Bulldogs play in the arduous SEC West yet find a way to go bowling each season? That’s strong stuff. 313: The area code of the escort service Hugh Freeze called. What a sanctimonious phony Freeze turned out to be. 40 (or so): Days until college football. Then maybe I will start writing interesting articles again. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

Horseshoe Bend has something to prove By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

All eyes are going to be on Horseshoe Bend this football season. Coming off their first playoff appearance since 2012, the Generals ended the regular season 6-4 last year and return more than 15 seniors. But the biggest question mark in the area surrounds Horseshoe Bend and its new coach, Josh Averett. This season, the Generals are going to be put to the test early and often. Week 2: Lanett Panthers This will be Horseshoe Bend fans’ first chance to get a good look at Averett and the changes he’s made to the Generals, as they host their first home game of the season against Lanett. It’s going to be an uphill battle against the Panthers, who captured a 39-17 victory in last year’s meeting. In fact, Horseshoe Bend has won just once in this 13-game series. After last year’s heated matchup, the Generals have a lot to prove. Questionable coaching tactics at the end of the game caused a postgame altercation between Lanett coach Clifford Story and former Horseshoe Bend coach Jason Franklin. But with the addition of Averett, who seems to have a quiet demeanor, things could be different. On the field though, it might be much of the same. Lannett graduated just five seniors last year from a team which made it to the semifinals of the AHSAA Class 2A playoffs. Week 3: Reeltown Rebels Despite this being an all-local matchup for Outlook football fans, it’s hard to call Horseshoe Bend versus Reeltown a “rivalry” for the simple fact that the Rebels always have Horseshoe Bend’s number. In 15 meetings between the teams, the Generals have never come out on the winning side. Although Reeltown looks to have a strong squad with a ton of skill players returning, this could be the year for Horseshoe Bend to turn the tide. With 17 returning seniors, including quarterback Cade Worthy and running back/wide receiver Trace Meadows, Horseshoe Bend is full of potential this season. Last year, Horseshoe Bend almost got itself in the win column in a 26-19 loss. With six minutes left in the game, the Generals cut its deficit to 20-19 before Reeltown secured an insurance touchdown with under a minute to go to thwart Horseshoe Bend again. This game also has extra meaning because it is a Class 2A Region 5 game and made the difference between third and fourth place in the standings a year ago. Week 5: Holtville Bulldogs Circle this one, folks. It’s not a region game and last year’s matchup was a

File / The Outlook

Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett, right, directs traffic during a spring practice. Averett is a first-year head coach for the Generals this season.

Horseshoe Bend Generals

Date

Opponent

Place

Aug. 25

Bye

N/A

Sept. 1

Donoho

Away

W 55-13

Sept. 8

Lanett

Home

L 26-19

Sept. 15

Reeltown

Home

L 26-19

Sept. 22

Ranburne

Away

W 45-28

Sept. 29

Holtville

Home

W 42-7

Oct. 6

LaFayette

Away

L 50-14

Oct. 13

Vincent

Home

W 42-20

Oct. 20

Fayetteville

Away

W 7-0

Oct. 27

Woodland

Home

W 33-8

Nov. 2

Wadley

Away

L 26-0

blowout, but this is the week Jason Franklin comes to town. Holtville finished just 2-8 last year and were defeated 42-7 at the hands of Horseshoe Bend a year ago, but now the Generals are going to be up against a man who knows them best. Plus, Franklin is used to rebuilding teams; after all, he took Horseshoe Bend from 0-10 in 2015 to 6-4 last year. The Bulldogs have an incredibly small roster, especially for a Class 4A team, and will likely have their hands full with the

Last Year

seasoned Generals. Horseshoe Bend had incredible success on the ground in last year’s game, gaining 428 rushing yards, but it’ll be without Drew Hill, who finished with 236 yards on 19 carries. If Horseshoe Bend can find a way to replace Hill’s running prowess, it’s likely to be a good season for the Generals. Editor’s Note: Stay tuned in upcoming Outlook editions for Games to Watch as well as an early look at season schedules for Central Coosa and Reeltown.

Benjamin Russell a ‘family’ ahead of football season By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With just over a month left until football season, Benjamin Russell has identified some of its weaknesses from last year’s lessthan-stellar season and has figured out how to make those better. One of the biggest complaints around Alexander City about their Wildcats last year was the work ethic, pride and leadership was lacking a bit. Not that the team didn’t want to be there or didn’t want to win games, but putting in the work to actually do that might’ve been a different story. But this year, that seems to have changed. Benjamin Russell boasts a strong senior class, many of whom saw quite a bit of playing time last year and certainly aren’t afraid to work. “The leadership on this team has changed a lot since last year,” Wildcat linebacker Benjamin Hendrix said. “Last year, we had a lot of people that maybe weren’t as committed as they are this year, and we’re more of a family this year. If somebody is not doing something, another guy is not afraid to let them know that they’re doing it wrong.” Four of Benjamin Russell’s top seniors — Hendrix, Jaden Tuck, Tyler Watts and Davede Herron — attended last week’s Show Your Colors and Sportz Blitz media day, where community members got a chance to interact with the players, band members and cheerleaders. “All of us seniors have really stepped up to the plate and been ready to lead,” Tuck said, “because we saw it was lacking last year.” All four guys mirrored the sentiments that they’re not afraid to be honest with one another.

Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Benjamin Rusell players Davede Herron, left, Tyler Watts, Benjamin Hendrix and Jaden Tuck chat at Wedenesday’s Show Your Colors event at the 2017 Sun Festival.

“One of our coaches told me, ‘Give them an old kickin’ and they’ll get up,’” Tuck said. “We just try to encourage each other. If you see someone down, you just gotta help them.” Last year’s squad finished 3-8 and although it made the playoffs, Benjamin Russell certainly wasn’t happy with its overall finish. It allowed the most points per game in school history, and although a postseason appearance is always something to celebrate, a lot of it was thanks in part to a lack of competition in Class 6A Region 3. And much of their lack of success goes back to the Wildcats’ lack of initiative. “Even if a leader is slacking off one day, another leader will tell them to pick it up and get it together or we’ll have another bad

season like we did last year,” Hendrix said. “Leadership has been real good up on the hill.” No matter what happens this year, because there still is a lot undetermined, the Wildcats are happy with how they are turning the program around. Despite the heat, rain and mugginess this summer has brought, the team has continued to plow through summer workouts and is ready to officially hit the practice field next week. “I feel good; I think we’re going to be a whole lot better than we were last year,” Tuck said. “Our job this year is basically to right the ship and get everything straightened back up. If we win five or six games, or if we only win two, we’re really trying to instill that hard work aspect back into Benjamin Russell football.”