Weekend
PAGE 3: DRUGS, CASH, GUN RECOVERED AS TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED
The Outlook
INSIDE: n Opinion, page 4 n Religion, page 6 n Classifieds, page 7 n Sports, page 12
Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892
July 22-23, 2017 Vol. 125, No. 145 www.alexcityoutlook.com 75¢
Bibb Street crossing closure set for vote By MITCH SNEED Editor
The future of a rail crossing in downtown Alexander City will be determined Monday night as the Alexander City City Council considers closure of what officials consider a “redundant road-rail intersection.” A resolution that would close the railroad crossing on Bibb Street, located near Alexander City Middle School and across from Piggly Wiggly is on the agenda for Monday night’s council meeting. Community Development
Director Al Jones said at a public hearing on the closure that the more than $300,000 that has been approved to put crossing arms at Bibb Street would be moved to put arms at North Central if the council votes to close the crossing. He said that the crossing was the most dangerous in Tallapoosa County. With the closure and crossings at North Central, Jones said that Norfolk Southern would make the downtown area a “quiet zone” where trains would not blow whistles or horns or ring bells along that portion of the route. While the city officials seem to
favor the plan to close the crossing, owners of businesses near the crossing don’t like the idea even a little bit. Rev. David Benton was one of six people who addressed the council at a public hearing held on the issue July 10, asking that the Bibb Street Crossing remain open. “This was done without consulting or considering the opinion of people whose livelihoods are impacted by this crossing,” Benton said the day Mitch Sneed / The Outlook after that meeting in a call to A truck navigates the Bibb Street railroad crossing Friday afternoon. The Outlook. “It will drastically The city council will consider closing the crossing in exchange for a See CROSSING • Page 3 quiet zone through town at its Monday night meeting.
Back to school time means getting supplies
County’s June jobless rate at state average STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Tax-free weekend is here for Alexander City and Dadeville By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
A tax-free weekend in Alexander City and Dadeville from now until midnight Sunday can only mean one thing: the final days of summer vacation are here, and school is ready to start another year. With students preparing to once again fill up their classrooms, it comes time for making trips to the nearest store to obtain all the supplies necessary for a productive academic year. From pens and pencils to hand sanitizer and paper towel rolls, these lists are the recommended guide for back to school shopping. In order to create these lists, both the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school systems follow the same overall method. “The lists are handled by each individual school. Each grade level gets together, decides on what they are looking at for the upcoming year, officially creates the list and sends them to the office,” said Tallapoosa County Director of Students Services and Public Relations Casey Davis. “In May, the grade level teachers at the elementary level get together and talk about what they feel the students would most likely need for the next year,” Alexander City Director of
Mitch Sneed / The Outlook
Above, Madwind’s Tony Buenger, Tina Marie and Freddie Lynch jam to “Mustang Sally” at the Sun Festival’s Band Battle. Below, George Norrell plays the drums for Montgomery-based band The Talismen. The winning band opens for Moon Taxi tonight at Strand Park.
BATTLING FOR A GIG SUN FESTIVAL SATURDAY SCHEDULE • 7-11 a.m. — MainStreet Farmer’s Market • 7:30 a.m. — Motorcycle Ride • 8 a.m. - noon — Car Show • 8 a.m. - noon — Studio 280 Pop Up Shops • 10 a.m. - noon and 2-4 p.m. — On the Pontoon • 2 p.m. — Our Town • 4 p.m. — Jeep Show • 6 p.m. — Moon Taxi Concert
Tallapoosa County saw its June unemployment rate rise slightly over May, but it remained in step with the state average. The unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in Tallapoosa County last month, the same as the state’s average rate. In May, the county saw its jobless percentage drop to 3.8 percent. The 4.6 percent is still better than the 5.7 percent unemployment experienced in the county in June of last year. The June numbers were released Friday by Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington and showed Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate at 4.6 percent, down from May’s rate of 4.9 percent, and significantly lower than June 2016’s rate of 5.8 percent. June’s state jobless rate represents 100,376 unemployed persons, compared to 107,223 in May and 125,000 in June 2016. 2,077,275 people were counted as employed in June, down slightly from May’s count of 2,088,502, but well above June 2016’s count of 2,040,370. “Alabama’s unemployment continues to drop, and our economy continues to add jobs. As of now, we are only twotenths of a percentage point away
See SCHOOL • Page 10
See UNEMPLOYMENT • Page 2
Dog’s owner hopes to find ‘Justice for Buckshot’ By MITCH SNEED Editor
A local woman is desperate to get a measure of justice for beloved dog Buckshot who was apparently shot and beaten earlier this month while she was away on a fishing trip. Shawn Brown said that on July 2 a person who was caring for her dogs at her Red Barn Road home while she was away found Buckshot was missing. His chain was not broken and was lying on the ground. His collar was gone. “When I got home we looked all night for him,” Brown said. “The next morning we finally spotted him, but it was obvious that he was hurt, but he was so scared he wouldn’t come to us. Finally he went under the porch and
Weather
90 73
“I just can’t imagine who could do such a thing. I know he’s a big dog, but he wouldn’t hurt a soul.”
High
Low
Lake Martin
Lake Levels
490.58
— Shawn Brown Buckshot’s owner we got to him, he had a big wound on the side of his face and jab. It was just horrible. “It’s just that my animals mean so much to me, they are like my children.” Brown got Buckshot, a large male Catahoula, loaded into the car and transported her to the Alexander City See JUSTICE • Page 10
Today’s
Reported on 07/21/17 @ 1 p.m.
LACEY HOWELL 256.307.2443
laceyshowell@gmail.com 5295 Highway 280, Alex City, AL
Submitted / The Outlook
Shawn Brown is searching for justice after her dog, Buckshot, was apparently shot and beaten earlier this month while she was away from home.
We Care About You and Your Loved Ones!
•Home-like Environment • Specialized Dementia Care Unit •Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Services
A DAMS HEALTH & REHAB 1555 HILLABEE STREET • (256) 329-0847
6
54708 90050 USPS Permit # 013-080
8
Page 2
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Dad can’t be thanked enough for helping daughter pay bills
Sunday
89 73 Low
High
50% chance of thunderstorms
Monday
87 72 Low
High Thunderstorms likely
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
Postal
Information (USPS: 013-080, ISSN: 0738-5110)
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
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
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married just over a year. It’s the second marriage for both of us. Since our wedding, my father-in-law continually “reminds” us that he helped my wife financially after her divorce. He does it because he wants us to continually acknowledge that fact. I have offered to write a check and pay him back for all he did for her during that time, but he refused because he doesn’t want the money; he wants the appreciation. To him what that means is when he calls on the phone, we answer. When he and his wife drop by, we are home, etc. I feel that since I have offered to pay him back and he refused the money, the slate is wiped clean. Your thoughts? -- NOT SON-IN-LAW OF THE YEAR DEAR SON-IN-LAW: Your father-in-law regards his generosity as a means to control your wife -- and you by exten-
DEAR ABBY Advice
sion. You are not required to answer your phone if you prefer not to talk at a particular time, and you certainly do not have to entertain him and his wife at the drop of a hat. The next time the subject comes up, explain that to him, hand him a check and let the chips fall where they may. DEAR ABBY: My best friend is pregnant. Her husband is a lazy jerk who, during her last pregnancy, caused her to miscarry. It happened after he informed her he was filing for divorce and marrying a mail-order bride. I can’t bring myself to be happy for her. What do I
do? How can I be happy for the person who means the most to me, but will probably lean on me for more support than I can or want to give? -- BEST FRIEND BLUES IN KENTUCKY DEAR B.F.B.: Friends do lean on each other for support, but you can only do what you can do. Frankly, I am surprised that she’s still with the husband who treated her so shabbily. Help her in those areas that you can, but ultimately understand that she is responsible for her own choices. If she needs more help than you can give her, encourage her to reach out to a professional. DEAR ABBY: A colleague of mine was let go a few days ago and it shocked us all. I imagine it was even more shocking to her. She seemed to have a good deal of responsibility outside of her normal role, and from what
we saw, she was excellent at her job. We weren’t close friends outside of work, but we would text each other now and again and I consider her someone I would like to keep in touch with. Would it be inappropriate to text her and offer my condolences? -- ETIQUETTE ADVICE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR ETIQUETTE: You are entitled to a personal life outside the office. I don’t think it would be inappropriate to reach out to her on your own time. As long as you don’t discuss it at work, it is your business and no one else’s. 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.
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, Kenneth Boone Photography and a commercial web printing press.
The Outlook is published five times a week, Tuesday through Saturday mornings, by Tallapoosa Publishers, © 2011 Tallapoosa Inc., 548 Cherokee Road, P.O. Box Publishers, Inc. 999, Alexander City, AL, 35011. Reproduction of any POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Post Office Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011.
part of any issue requires written publisher permission.
4425 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL
256-329-3327 Obituaries can be submitted to The How to Submit Outlook from funeral homes by e-mail obits@alexcityoutlook.com For more Obituaries atinformation, call (256) 234-4281. HOMES FOR SALE/ FOR RENT
One Spot. Hundreds of Possibilities!
JOBS
BARGAINS GALORE
Attorney at Law GARAGE SALES
135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL
CARS, TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES & MORE
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.
825-9559
256.277.4219 PETS
CLASSIFIEDS
SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON
Two more performances of ‘Our Town’ remaining Kenneth Boone / The Outlook
Top, Susan McCrispin, left, and Steve Thomas, right, perform in ‘Our Town.’ Bottom, Rodney Meadows, left, and Robert Reams, right, perform their parts in the play. The play will be on the stage at the Arbor on Green Street at 2 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 and are available at designated local merchants or at the door.
Unemployment from catching up to the national unemployment rate,” said Gov. Ivey. “Even though our numbers are improving, I continue to pledge to work even harder to make sure that any Alabamian who wants a job can find one.” “For the third month in a row, we can report that our wage and salary employment is topping two million jobs. This has been a milestone we’ve strived to reach for years, and is an excellent indicator of economic health,” said Washington. “We’ve added 46,100 private sector jobs since January, and our over the year job growth rate was 1.8 percent, the highest it’s been in 11 years.” The last time the yearly growth in wage and salary employment measured more than 1.8 percent
continued from page 1
was in June 2006, when it measured 2.2 percent.Wage and salary employment increased in June by 6,000 to 2,016,400. Monthly gains were seen in the leisure and hospitality sector (+6,000), the other services sector (+1,200), and the professional and business services sector (+1,000), among others. Over the year, wage and salary employment increased 34,800, with gains in the leisure and hospitality sector (+10,800), the professional and business services sector (+6,900), and the education and health services sector (+6,200), among others. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates are: Shelby County at 3.8 percent, Elmore, Cullman, and Baldwin Counties at 4.3 percent, and Marshall County at 4.5 percent. Counties with the highest unemployment rates are: Wilcox County at 13.5 percent, Clarke County at 10.6 percent, and Perry County at 10.2 percent. Major cities with the lowest unemployment rates are: Vestavia Hills at 3.2 percent, Hoover at 3.6 percent, and Homewood at 3.7 percent. Major cities with the highest unemployment rates are: Prichard and Selma at 10.1 percent, Anniston at 7 percent, and Mobile and Bessemer at 6.5 percent.
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
Page 3
www.alexcityoutlook.com
The Outlook
Drugs, cash, gun recovered as two suspects arrested STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Housing Authority investigated a complaint at an apartment complex in Alexander City Thursday that resulted in two arrests and the seizure drugs, a weapon and cash. According to Sgt. Fred
White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, during the interview phase of the investigation, the thick cloud of marijuana smoke was billowing from the apartment while a young child was present. A subsequent search by investigators recovered approximately 50 grams of marijuana, 40 grams of synthetic marijuana also known
as Spice, 11 Ecstasy pills, a Glock .40 caliber pistol and $764 in cash. Arrested were: Tatashawn Green, 18, of Rockford on two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana 1st degree, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and chemical endangerment of a child.
Naketria Glenn, 30, of Alexander City on two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana 1st degree, certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and chemical endangerment of a child. White indicated that this was the second case made from the same complex in less than a month.
Glenn
Green
Search and recovery training seminar set for Sunday STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Alabama Association of Rescue Squads in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be conducting a Man Hunt seminar in Tallapoosa
County Sunday. The event will be hosted by Lake Martin Search and Rescue (LMSR) with the assistance of the Tallaco K-9 unit. The seminar will begin at 8 a.m. at the LMSR facility located at 753 Peckerwood Road in Jacksons Gap. After an informal meet and greet, attendees will move over to Horseshoe
Bend Military State Park for field training. Classes will be conducted by Alabama Conservation Officers and members of LMSR on topics including methods of man tracking and military extrication equipment. Coffee and pastries will be offered at the LMSR facility upon arrival. Snacks and water
Applications for Alabama Photo Voter ID cards available at city hall
will be provided at the military park but attendees should bring a lunch and a choice of beverages due to limited resources. To attend, those interested must check in with Bill Newman via email at RescueNewman@gmail.com or https:// www.facebook.com/lakemartinsearcha ndrescue/
Social Secu ity Ŷ Social Security Disability & SSI Ŷ Personal Injury & Accidents Ŷ Probate Civil Ŷ Uncontested Divorce
FAYEAttorney EDMONDSON at Law 135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL Cliff Williams / The Outlook
Rachel Jarrett, left, with the Alabama Secretary of State’s office and Margie Archer, chairman of the Tallapoosa County Board of Registars wait for residents to come into the Alexander City City Hall Thursday to apply for an Alabama Photo Voter Identification card.
Crossing
continued from page 1
change the traffic pattern for not only many of the people who use our businesses, and I think that will have a direct impact on us. If people can’t get to your business easily, they may just go somewhere else. We are stakeholders in downtown, I would have thought someone could have stuck their head in the door and asked us about it.” Benton also said that if railroad and government officials allocated money to put arms up at Bibb Street, why not put them up there? “If they want to talk safety, why not put the arms up and that would take care of the problem,” Benton said. In addition to the railroad crossing, the council will also hold a public hearing on a property that has been cited under the weed
abatement ordinance and also set a public hearing on a number of other properties that are currently not in compliance. Other agenda items include: • A resolution to set a Public Hearing to rezone Parcel No. 62-12-01-02-3001-012.00. • A resolution to lease a hangar at T.C. Russell Field. • A request from PATH
for support. The group is asking the city for $5,000. • A request to approve the Wildcat 5K Dash. • A request to reschedule the first Regular Council Meeting in September to Sept. 5, 2017, because of Labor Day. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Alexander City Public Safety Building at 1 Court Square.
FREE CONSULTATIONS
“It’s not the end ... It’s a new beginning”
256-329-1313 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.”
AUCTION: House & 10 Acres + 70 Acre Parcel
• Parcel 1: 2064 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath house with garage and 10 acres • Parcel 2: 70 acres The described properties will sell, at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder.
In front of the Courthouse Annex Doors in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama August 7th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Such sale will be made on the terms of 10% down and the remainder to be paid within thirty days of the date of sale. Said property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis.
Former property of Charlie McGuire.
256.825.9559
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.
Opinion Outlook The
Opinion
Our View
A
Know Your
Officials
T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville. Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.
Emma Jean Thweatt
George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road Road, Dadeville.
George Carleton Jr.
editor@alexcityoutlook.com
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
www.alexcityoutlook.com
In search of our potential, progress and leaders with sanity
City finances T getting back on track is progress fter nearly three years with a cloudy financial picture for finances in Alexander City, a ray of sunshine emerged over city hall Thursday. An overview of a proposed 2016-17 city budget was presented to the council and despite the issues city officials are still facing due to a backlog of financial history still to be sorted out, the numbers looked better than expected. The proposed budget calls for a total of $51.2 million, which includes $46.4 million in expenses and capital expenditures of $4.8 million. The total shows about $3.7 million more in expenses than the 2015-16 budget, but it appears that revenue increases from added sales tax and an uptick in profits from utilities will fund added expenses. Since the current administration took office, they said periodically that they were making progress. We recently heard an audit report on the 2014 budget that pointed to a backlog in reconciliations of the city’s books. The analogy of a personal account that hadn’t been balanced in quite some time was used. That’s not so bad if you are positive you are taking in more money than you are spending, but without the records being up to date, can you really be sure? Alexander City Finance Director Sandy Stanbrough put it this way “In our case, picture a big box with a lot of the financial records from 2015 and another box with all the items from 2016. That’s essentially what we had. …This by no means is perfect, but I feel as good as I can about this budget and these numbers given all the factors involved.” The 2015 audit is in progress and 2016 is about to begin. Once those numbers are done, Stanbrough said the budgeting process for 2017-2018 will be much easier. She also said that because reconciliations have been made along the way in 2017, regular, possibly monthly financial statements will be possible in 2018. Wow, you have to like the sound of that. While even city officials aren’t happy that it took this long, it is progress. The truth is, no one had any idea the books were so far behind. We applaud the hard work and the numerical progress. You get the feeling there won’t be a lot of rest until things are totally back on track.
MITCH SNEED EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X213
oday I clear out my notebook of all the items I haven’t been able to get into the paper and clear my head and desk of random thoughts that have had me thinking over the last few weeks. Here we go: I have a great idea for a new slogan for the Lake Martin area. There is no question that this is a great place to live and raise a family. But it’s hard to argue that we are in the middle of a lot of projects, construction and transition. From major road projects, to construction of new businesses, to demolition and cleanup of former industrial property – there is a lot happening here. So how is this for a slogan? “Alexander City: If you like it now, come back when we are done with it, you will really love it then.” I really think we are just starting to see the potential of what this area can really be. I for one am excited about the future. What touched this tidbit off? City officials tell us that repaving of Washington Street will likely begin Monday if the weather cooperates. Be careful as you travel in that area. Prepare for possible delays. I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s when elected officials, regardless of party affiliation, had respect in Washington and in the state house. The term “statesmen” was used to describe elected leaders who could board them up in a conference room or sit
MITCH SNEED Editor
down to a drink with the opposition and hammer out a deal that in the end was in the best interest of our country. Seeing the mess that we have in Washington today, I have to wonder, what happened to those kind of people? Today, we seem to have a resignation a day, a new scandal or revelation of a shady deal or unethical conduct, or our president saying something totally off base, off-color or something that is simply not true. Embattled press secretary Sean Spicer who had the impossible role of deflecting the media barrage for Trump quit on Friday. Who could blame him? That came a day after Trump ripped one of his most loyal supports in Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “Sessions should have never recused himself, and if he was going to recuse himself, he should have told me before he took the job and I would have picked somebody else,” Trump said. Sure Donald. Don’t pick someone who does the right thing. Pick someone who will do what you want instead, It’s not just in Washington. Consider this:
In an interview with WVTM-TV, disgraced former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley said: “I’m the best Governor Alabama’s ever had by far.” Defending his time in the governor’s mansion, Bentley added, “They (his political opponents) took advantage of some personal things... Had people just left us alone Alabama would have been a lot better off.” Really, this just reaffirms what we all thought anyway, this man has lost touch with reality. Gov. Kay Ivey has shown more class and gotten more things right in 100 days than Bentley did in six years. It’s called integrity. Then there are those political catch phrases or buzzwords. I got this email, which was part of a mass electronic mailing that I did not sign up for and was totally unsolicited, from a candidate for U.S. Senate. “I’m tired of it! These Washington swamp creatures continue to fight against President Trump’s pursuit of Making America Great Again, and I’ve had enough! Will you stand with me by contributing $25, $50, or $100 today?” Do they think we are that stupid? Do they think that they can refer to the Swamp or building the wall like Trump did and we are going to reach for our wallets? No need to answer. It appears that they do. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook.
The Texas two-step into the transgender bathroom non-issue
H
ey Texas, here’s a Prince of an idea: No matter the new bathroom laws, let’s potty like it’s 1999. The manufactured debate on same-sex restroom use rights now has Texas grappling with the same tar baby that North Carolina fumbled. Usually, through a series of procedural machinations, stupid bills in Texas are sent to committee to die. But rival Republicans and the socially rightwing lieutenant governor dragged the more sensible and moderate GOP governor into a vote on this stupid issue. First, transgendered men who identify as such are only about .2 percent of the population. They have always been about two-tenths of one percent, and there have been almost no issues of them molesting girls by using the wrong bathroom. This is a solution in search of a problem. Second, low-information folks conflate transgender people with pedophiles. Pedophiles are a different union. They lurk in your schools, churches and neighborhoods. Nothing stops them from going into a bathroom. But say what you will about pedophiles, they always slow down while driving through school zones — but they are not wearing dresses. Third, the GOP supposedly espouses limited government and fewer laws. Another law on the books, one that has police checking birth certificates at bathroom doors? Really? As in most bad laws (like the one in North Carolina), the federal government immediately
RON HART Columnist
wants a piece. Obama ordered North Carolina and Texas to mandate which bathroom the transgendered can use. So if you dig irony, our first black president told Southerners which bathrooms they can use. So the feds got involved. I suggest they name the transgender bathrooms at the FBI Building after J. Edgar Hoover but, given our education system, that irony would be lost, too. Allowing the transgendered in Southern public bathrooms is dangerous. There is a onein-three chance someone is cooking meth in there. With a $20 trillion national debt, are we really going to focus on bathrooms? If you want a new law, take 10 existing laws off the books. I am a big states’-rights person. If your state is viewed as anti-gay or discriminatory, it will probably lose business and jobs. It is funny how, for Democrats, LGBTQ civil rights issues are suddenly the most pressing of our time — behind proving that Donald Trump is a Russian spy. Keep in mind Barack Obama and Bill Clinton ran both times opposing gay marriage. LGBTQ activists have finally convinced Bill Clinton to see things their way, probably after sending two of their hottest L’s to convince him. Coming late to issues is the Democrats’ legacy. Republicans freed the
slaves, founded the NAACP and overcame Democrat opposition to pass the Civil Rights Act in the 1960s. Nixon started the EPA. Showing up late to good ideas and making them worse are Democrat traditions. Hollow gestures define Democrats. Thomas Jefferson freed his slaves in his will. Members of the left flail around creating “tolerance” issues and making themselves the heroes in their own narrative. We have the most tolerant country in the world, yet during his secretary of state confirmation hearing, senators tried to ask Rex Tillerson his views on transgender bathroom access. Tillerson said that, while heading Exxon, he would allow transgenders the same key, with a twoby-four tied to it, that got them into the same nasty Exxon gas station bathrooms as straight folk. I am seasoned with the Scripture of the South. I understand that this is a biblical issue for some and just plain creepy for others. But religion and Jesus are about tolerance and love. Remember the “turn the other cheek” manner in which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. handled issues. By his religious beliefs, he set an example which made others re-examine theirs. His “I Have a Dream” speech spoke to the transgender issue. He would say today, “Judge a man by the quality of his character, not the contents of his walk-in closet.” Contact Ron Hart, a syndicated op-ed humorist, author and TV/radio commentator, mat Ron@ RonaldHart.com or Twitter @RonaldHart.
Today’s
Quote
“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Today’s
Scripture
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” —James 1:22
alexcityoutlook.com
Daily Poll Friday’s question: Have you hiked one of the trails of the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail Association recently?
No — 93% Yes — 7%
Weekend question: Do you think the turmoil in Washington will ever stop?
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
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.
How to
Subscribe
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) 2346550 or e-mailed to editor@alexcityoutlook.com. Please include your name, address and phone number. Send us your thoughts today!
Follow us
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.
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
CommunityCalendar Need Insurance? Call me.
256.234.3481 KarenChannell.com
Page 5
www.alexcityoutlook.com
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/.
This weekend is
July 22-23, 2017 Today’s Events
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.
Today’s Birthdays
Sharon M. Whalen, Kathy Willard, James Edwards, Marvin Flournoy, Tyreese Williams, Arianna Cunningham, Keasia Edwards and
Bernard Moon are celebrating their birthdays today.
Today’s Anniversaries
Debbie and Myron Oliver and Jessie and Katie Foster celebrate their anniversaries today.
Sunday’s Events
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rock Springs Baptist Church in Jacksons 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
–Since 1978–
BIG “B” BAR-B-QUE
Melvin Irving.
Sunday’s Birthdays
“We Cook The Best BETTER!”
Robert Montaevious Henderson, Nell Parrish, Ben Norred, Carolyn Ellis, Shelia Johnson, Paula Glenn Jones, Donna Oliphant, Laura Tapley and Jillian Thornton celebrate their birthdays Sunday.
Hickory Grilled Meat
Sunday’s Anniversaries
Hwy. 22 West, Alexander City, AL
Brandon and Michelle Montgomery, Johnny and Janice (Hutcherson) Moses, Melvin and Tara Buckner and Sam and Gwen Milliner celebrate their anniversaries Sunday.
Monday’s Birthdays
Leon Sims, Zachary McNeal, Era Hawkins, Josh Sammons, Mike Powell, Nancy Martin and Luephenia Allen celebrate their birthdays Monday.
BBQ • STEAK CHICKEN • CATFISH
256.329.9996
Tony Guy, Owner Over 40 Years Experience
H&A Installation, Charge Outs and Repair
Hardwood Floors Ceramic Tile Carpet & Vinyl
Sheet Metal Work
FREE Estimates on NEW installations
Locally Owned for Over 45 Years
Service a 30 mile radius of Alexander City
256-234-6071
1945 Hwy 280 • Alexander City
H
Licensed and Bonded #:84887 guysheating@live.com
OLMAN
F
LOOR
256–234–4198
C
OMPANY
196 Thompson Ridge Road Alexander City, AL
“WE’RE THE PROFESSIONALS”
dB
Lawn Care Darrell Brooks, Owner Cutting •Edging Weed Eating •Mulch Weed Control Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook
Chance Vardaman, front, Gunnar Vardaman, back left, and Brooks Vardaman were the big winners Friday morning in the Sun Festival Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt. The Vardamans posed for a picture with their check after locating the medallion at Wright’s Funeral Home. They won $200 and are entered in the $1,000 drawing on Saturday night at the Moon Taxi concert at Strand Park. The treasure hunt is sponsored by USAmeribank.
Monday, July 24
PRECIOUS MEMORIES GIFTS & MORE Monogramming onogramming Boutique outique CClothing lothing Jewelry ewelry Bathing athing S Suits uits & More More 10147 County Road 34 Dadeville, AL
256-496-4017
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
The FANS HEAR You!
MINISTERIAL MEETING: The next ministerial meeting will be July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the River of Life Church past Buck’s Restaurant on Highway 22 headed to New Site. There will be discussion on the community revival.
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
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.
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
Small Space Advertising Works! call the
Advertising Dept.
256.234.4281
$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. 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.
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
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.
256.267.0518
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
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 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.
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
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
Page 6
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
In Community, We Share Tallapoosa County Devotional Page
SECURITY Grace’s Flowers and Gifts PEST CONTROL
“Since 1962”
652 Cherokee Road • Alexander City
Flowers with the Extra Touch!
OUR TOWN GARAGE 61 Jefferson Street • Alexander City Phone: 256-234-3454
951 Hillabee • Alexander City • 256-234-4238 256-329-1018 THOMAS AUTO PARTS What makes a marriage last? • 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
Since 1976
256-357-9233 www.Àooringwholesale.com
T
Communication is another he question was asked in very important ingredient of a a study by James Dodson, good marriage. It has always “What makes a marriage amazed me how we can find the last?” We know as Christians time for umpteen different things that the basic requirement for in our lives, and yet we don’t take a good marriage is to be built time to discuss our needs and out upon Jesus Christ as the “sure” feelings with each other. foundation. But, among other Carol Page Time must be reserved for answers there were two positive Good News meaningful conversation, taking recommendations: committed Baptist Church walks together, a cup of coffee or love and communication. ice cream break, date nights, or a Committed love is an old tried day date. and tested quality of marriage, and years There are many outdoor activities to ago very few couples ever questioned or gave second thought to that requirement. enjoy together, or maybe just a day to put away the electronics. My husband and I However, the big problem today is that are considered old people by many, but many couples go into marriage with a we still make time for date nights and lack of stickability. day dates and it’s worked. Things get too rough, tragedy strikes All of these and more are good and daily frustrations are too much to conversation inducers to keeping handle— and it all begins to cause wear communication open and your love alive. and tear on the relationship. Then, we’ll You’ve got to make time for each other. just get out of it and start over thinking As quoted by James Dobson, “A good surely the next relationship will be better. marriage is not one where perfection Reality is, there are times in every reigns, it is a relationship where a healthy good marriage when husband and perspective overlooks multitudes of wife don’t like each other very much. Unexpected tornadoes blow through your ‘unresolvables.’” Keep your love alive, my friends, and home, doldrums strike and we sometimes make sure God is the secure foundation let the world into our relationship. Will in your home. Love and blessings. your commitment hold steady? Jesus never promised that life would Carol Page is a member of Good be all roses. He did say, “In this world News Baptist Church and a regular faith you will have trouble. But, take heart! I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33) columnist for The Outlook.
Ourtown, Alabama
256-329-8306 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday By Appointment (except emergencies) Phone: (256) 234-4295 After Hours: (256) 329-7100
TEMPLE MEDICAL CLINIC, P.C. YOUR FAMILY CARE CENTER Medicine, Office Surgery, Pediatric and Industrial JAMES P. TEMPLE, M.D. 859 Airport Drive TIMOTHY J. CORBIN, M.D. Alexander City, AL VINCENT LAW, M.D.
A C
Compliments of Mayor Jim Nabors and City Employees
ALEXANDER CITY HOME OF LAKE MARTIN
ELIZABETH HOMES LLC MAGGIN EDWARDS, MANAGER 5639 Elmore Road | Elmore, AL
334 -567-0446
TWO MEN AND A
BUCKET TRUCK Call Us For All Your Tree Service Needs
Mike Ransom 256.794.3999
Steve Caldwell 256.226.5074
This devotional and directory made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship services!
Church Directory
Rehab • Long-Term Care • Assisted Living 3701 Dadeville Road Alexander City
256-234-6366
A.M.E. Saint James A.M.E. Goodwater, 256-839-1007 St. John A.M.E. Off Hwy. 280 on Hwy. 9 Socopatoy, (256) 215-3532 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Cedar Street Church of God 703 E. Boulevard, Alex City Faith Assembly of God 590 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Dadeville 256-825-7741
For All Your Pet Healthcare Needs Susan A. Martin, MS DVM 2630 Dadeville Rd., Alexander City (256) 329-9900
1326 Dadeville Road Alexander City, AL
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635
Member by Invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes www.radneyfuneralhome.com
IVER BANK & TRUST U N S
D E E P
256-329-0500 www.riverbankandtrust.com DRIVE A LITTLE, SAVE A LOT!
TALLASSEE AUTOMOTIVE 1618 Gilmer Avenue • Tallassee, AL (334) 262-2544 www.tallasseeautomotive.com
ARMSTRONG-HOLLEY
PLUMBING
WE SPECIALIZE IN COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING!
256-392-3809 OFFICE 256-794-0777 CELL
Homemaking • Personal Care • Companionship 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
1144 Airport Drive Alexander City, AL HOURS: M-F 8 AM - 6 PM Sat. 8 AM - 12 PM Sherry Richardson, R. Ph.
256.215.8014
In Need Of
Volunteers & Donations The New Community Center Providing Emergency Shelter, Counseling & Job Placement.
VOLUNTEER Please Contact Lonnie • 256-794-1519
Mountain Springs Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Daviston
Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130
256-234-2511 1-800-285-3881
S E R V I C E
River of Life Worship Center 407 Hillabee St., Alex City, 256-329-9593
Pleasant Home Baptist Clay County
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555
Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
Bradford Methodist Hwy. 9, Goodwater
SOCIAL SECURITY FAYE EDMONDSON Attorney at Law
135 N. Tallassee Street • Dadeville, AL
256-825-9559 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.
Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681 Liberty United Methodist Liberty Rd., Hackneyville Mt. Godfrey New Site New Site U.M. New Site, 256-234-7834
DARK INSURANCE AGENCY Call Will or John Dark Today (256) 234 -5026
Eat At . . .
6684 Hwy. 49 South Dadeville, AL •••
Pearson Chapel U.M. Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
256-825-4827
Red Ridge United Methodist 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville 256-825-9820
Tailgating & Catering Available
Sunnylevel United Methodist 3202 Hwy. 63N, Alex City 256-234-6877 Trinity United Methodist 280 By-pass, Alex City, 256-234-2455 Union United Methodist 4428 Hwy. 50, Dadeville 256-825-2241 METHODIST – INDEPENDENT Daviston Independent Methodist Daviston, 395-4207 PENTECOSTAL Pentecostals of Dadeville 115 West Columbus Street Dadeville, 256-596-3411
First Presbyterian Okefuske, Dadeville, 256-825-4081
House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904
256.329.7400
Goodwater U.M. Main St., Goodwater, 256-839-6661
EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752
FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass
Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Flint Hill U.M., Alex City 256-234-5047
PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian 371 Jefferson St., Alex City 256-329-0524
HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City
BANKING ON VALUES
First United Methodist Dadeville, 256-825-4404
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191
Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City
Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville
First United Methodist 310 Green St., Alex City 256-234-6322
Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
New Bethel Fellowship Church 5474 Rock Springs Road Jackson’s Gap 256-825-3367 The Baha’I Faith 740 Newell Street, Camp Hill 256-896-4007
Duncan Memorial U.M. 3997 Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6708
The Word Bible Church 161 Main St., Alex City, 256-215-5646
G. Daniel Brown
Quality T& S Automotive Automotive Repairs & Service Open Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 256.329.9423 141 Lee Street • Alexander City, AL OWNER: ANTHONY GREEN
W
Wright’s Funeral Home 256/234-6355
JACKSON REFRIGERATION CO., INC.
HEATING & COOLING Our Name is Our Reputation and “Your Comfort is Our Priority!”
256/234-4457 or 256/496-3850 10390 AL Hwy. 259 Alexander City, AL (256) 215-5586 www.southernstarfarm.us STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
– FINANCING AVAILABLE – Sales • Service • Installation P.O. Box 103, Alex City, AL (256) 329-8488
• Updated Pro Shop • Junior Golf Program • Annual Tournaments • Weekly Matches
ATTORNEY AT LAW 926 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL
18 Holes of Golf - 7 Days a Week
256-329-1552
95 County Rd. 40 (Off Hwy. 280)
256-825-9860
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Page 7
Page 8
www.alexcityoutlook.com
The Outlook
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Page 9
Page 10
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Justice
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
continued from page 1
Celebrating a
Milestone
Submitted / The Outlook
After close examination by the veterinarian, Brown was told her dog Buckshot was attacked with possibly a steel pipe along his nasal cavity, stomped in the head and shot.
Veterinary Clinic. After close examination, Brown said she was told that Buckshot was attacked with possibly a steel pipe along his nasal cavity, stomped in the head and shot. “I just can’t imagine who could do such a thing,” Brown said. “I know he’s a big dog, but he wouldn’t hurt a soul. He’s a big baby. But to see him hurt like that, it just broke my heart. He has had three surgeries so far. He spent 15 days at the vet and they took great care of him. We have to take him back Monday and it looks like he will have to have another surgery.” Brown said that Buckshot has lost a portion of a jaw on one side, some teeth and doctors tell her reconstructive bone surgery may be needed before the process is complete. The Alexander City Police Department responded and have a report in the case. Det. Drew Machen has been assigned to the investigation, but with no eye-witnesses and little to go on, very little progress
School Secondary Schools Beverly Price said. “At the higher grades, the teachers from each subject come together and have the same discussion.” Once the lists are formulated and approved by the principals, the schools then send them off to many of the local stores, including the Walmart in Alexander City and Dollar General stores throughout the county. Since both Alexander City and Dadeville are participating in the taxfree weekend, the list of supplies for the students to obtain will be that much easier to purchase. Though the total amount people will end up spending will depend on the list they have to use, knowing there will be no taxes on these items does provide some relief. “We’re happy to participate and help our customers save. Every little bit helps,” said Barry, an assistant manager at Walgreens. “We didn’t get backpacks this year, but we do have a good selection of pens, pencils, paper and markers.” Even without offering backpacks to their customers, he felt there would still be a fairly good increase in sales during tax-free weekend. While it is most beneficial if the students are able to bring everything on the list to their classrooms, the schools will not penalize those who are unable to do so.
has been made in finding the person responsible. “In a case like this with no witnesses, you are really facing an uphill climb unless the person responsible told someone what they did or were with someone else,” Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. “It’s animal cruelty, but without more information, it will be a long shot finding out who did this.” That’s why Brown has added an incentive in hopes of getting someone to talk. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise reward money for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Buckshot’s attacker. The public has contributed more than $800 and Brown has pledged $2,000 of her own for a productive tip that helps bring the perpetrator to justice. A Facebook page called “Justice for Buckshot” has been established to keep people updated on the dog’s progress and links are available there to anyone who would like to contribute to the reward fund.
Turner said that anyone with information could contact the Alexander City Police Department at 256-234-3421. Information can be shared with Det. Machen or any investigator. Turner said the reward is not through the department and would be something that would have to be worked out with Brown. “We’ve had a lot of people donate and many more who shared the story and helped us get the word out,” Brown said. “I really appreciate everyone’s kindness and prayers. He is very special to us and he didn’t deserve what has happened to him. That’s why we want to find the person responsible.”
• 125 years of headline-making news • Origin of The Outlook • Newspaper through the ages • Longest known subscriber • Owner proÄles • Importance to community • Employee archives
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!
Lighting homes for more than 100 years.
continued from page 1
“It’s certainly nice if they have the supplies on their list, but we’re not going to stop them from getting the education they deserve if they don’t,” Davis said. “No child will be penalized if they can’t buy some of the things on the list.” “If they aren’t able to get everything, in no way do we hold it against the students,” Price added.” In order to help out those who are unable to purchase the entire list, a number of civic groups and anonymous individuals throughout the county work hard to provide necessary supplies for those in need. For anyone interested in assisting the Alexander City Schools by providing school supplies, Price said she would be happy to have the help, though she also said it would be more efficient if those wanting to help would contact the counselors at any of the schools to see what each particular school needed most. For the county schools, Davis said anyone could contact him or any of the school principals about helping out. “It’s fortunate that we have a community that wants to help out, though I do hope people will think about us too in January, when some of the supplies we have start to run low,” Price said. “I just want to thank the community for their support in helping supply the things students need to be successful.”
Lighting the way forward all along.
When Alabama Power Company was founded on December 4, 1906, it was the beginning of more than a mere electric utility company. It marked the beginning of our mission to help transform Alabama’s economy and vastly improve the quality of life for its citizens. Our continuing commitment to progress, innovation and economic development is one more way we’re helping elevate Alabama. Learn more at AlabamaPower.com.
© 2017 Alabama Power Company
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
The Outlook
www.alexcityoutlook.com
Page 11
Massive statue arrives at Robinson Iron to be ‘recreated’ By MITCH SNEED Editor
A 117-year-old Waco, Texas landmark completed a 13-hour trip on the back of a truck, arriving Friday morning in Alexander City. The statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of divine law, was removed from 168 feet above the McLennan County Courthouse in Waco earlier this week by Montgomery Construction and Roofing. Alex City’s own Robinson Iron will create an exact replica of the three-ton zinc statue, which was damaged by high winds a few years ago. The new Themis will be much stronger, made from cast aluminum and reinforced with stainless steel. The current statue was put together in multiple pieces, which were soldered together. The multiple joints left the statue vulnerable for damage. The figure itself is about 12 feet tall, with the entire structure being about 20 feet in length. As the statue was taken from the trailer by Robinson Iron crews, Troy Willenborg with W4 Transport who drove the statue to Alexander City was relieved. “I can finally breathe,” Willenborg said. “Something this old, that means so much to the city, I just wanted to make sure we got her here safe and sound.” The statue’s stronger twin will be shipped back to Waco in the fall where it will be placed back on top of the courthouse. Robinson will also repair the original and Waco officials are still finalizing just where it will be put on display. Mike Anderson of Montgomery Construction said it was an honor for his company to be a part of the project. Luke Robinson of Robinson Iron said the project is special to the company. “We have done a lot of really impressive projects, but each one is special in its own way,” Robinson said. “When you see one like this that means so much to a community, it makes Mitch Sneed / The Outlook you feel good to know A 117-year-old Waco, Texas, 20 feet tall, three ton statue from Waco, Texas arrived at Alexander City’s Robinson Iron Friday morning. The statue of Themis, the that they trusted you Greek goddess of divine law, was removed from 168 feet above the McLennan County Courthouse and Robinson Iron will create an exact replica of the statue, with recreating it.” which was damaged by high winds a few years ago.
WHAT! You’re not a
subscriber? Why not subscribe today?
548 Cherokee Road Alexander City, AL 35010 256.234.4281
CA$H IN Planning a Yard Sale? Boost your pro½ts with an ad in the Classi½eds. It’s an easy and affordable way to bring more business to your door!
The Outlook ClassiÀeds • (256) 277-4219
DID YOU KNOW?
According to a 2013 Pulse Survey, Tallapoosa Publishers reaches at least 86% of all Tallapoosa County.
Let Us Help Market Your Message! 256.234.4281
LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com
Page 12
Weekend Edition, July 22-23, 2017
www.alexcityoutlook.com
LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
Megadeals are risky and ridiculous
U
nless you’ve been living in a box for the last week or so, I’m sure you’ve heard the news that the infamous O.J. Simpson has been granted parole. As most stories surrounding Simpson, this was generously covered and dissected by the media. But one really obnoxious thing I read on ESPN.com discussed the amount of money Simpson likely made while in jail. Because of National Football League pensions, Simpson will be well set when he is officially released – and what’s more is that money is untouchable by anyone with suits against Simpson because it’s protected by state law. While I do fully agree the NFL should be giving out some sort of pensions, it goes back to this fundamental flaw of our professional sports leagues throwing much too much money at these athletes. Depending on when a person played, an NFL pension can rival and even dwarf those of our United States military veterans. And it all starts with these multiyear megadeals that keep getting longer and more expensive every year. Just look at Myles Garrett, the No. 1 Draft pick this year. NFL.com reported the deal included a $20.25 million signing bonus. Let me repeat that, more than $20 million just for signing – not for, you know, actually playing a single down of football. His deal was also a four-year, fully guaranteed contract. Yes, Garrett was the top prospect out of college this year. Yes, he had some pretty great stats at Texas A&M. But four years without having to prove yourself for a second? The only other time we put that much unfounded faith in an employee is when we vote for our President, and even then, there is the ability to impeach. In the NFL, it’s fully guaranteed. Meaning even if Garrett doesn’t pan out, he’ll still get paid his $30.4 million. This isn’t limited to football, either. Major League Baseball is as guilty of this as the NFL, and maybe even more so because kids are allowed to get drafted directly out of high school. Even in the fourth and fifth rounds, players are being offered signing bonuses nearing $500,000. Imagine being a 17- or 18-year-old kid. If you’re getting drafted that high, you’ve probably committed to play Division I baseball somewhere, and now you’re faced with this kind of decision. Do you accept a ridiculously enticing offer of a half a million bucks, or do you go to school — which means you’ll have to stay there for at least three years — and get an education in addition to playing? I couldn’t fathom trying to make that call at 17. Just a few weeks ago, Steph Curry signed the richest contract in NBA history, agreeing to a deal worth $201 million for five years. That’s downright insane. We’re talking $40 million per year. Who actually needs that much money? Especially when there are people who struggle to eat every day. The NHL is especially guilty of signing stupidly long contracts. I love Alexander Ovechkin as much as the next Capitals fan, but did they really need to sign him for 13 years? And as absurd as that was, Ilya Kovalchuk took the cake when he agreed to a deal for 17 years with the New Jersey Devils back in 2010. Seventeen years. That’s almost as long of a commitment as having a child. And it’s so risky, for the team and the player. What if it doesn’t work out? What if the team isn’t as good as the player thought they’d be? Or 10 years down the line, he doesn’t gel with the young guns? It’s unreasonable to think things will be fine and dandy for seventeen years. And as much as I love sports, let’s face it: These guys are getting paid ludicrous sums of money to play a game for a living. There has to be a better way. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
Elite Series could have huge economic impact By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
It was recently announced the Bassmaster Elite Series would kick off its 2018 schedule right here on Lake Martin. While it’s obvious the selection of Lake Martin is a big deal for Alexander City and the surrounding areas, the potential economic impact goes much further than meets the eye. “The big thing is there’s only so much ROI (return on investment) we can track,” Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari said. “A lot of these tournaments will have the fishermen fill out a form about how many hotel rooms they had and how much they spent on gas and dining. But with the Bassmaster Elite Series, it’s going to be broadcast on ESPN, so how do you put a price tag on that exposure to our city and the lake?” The tournament, which will launch from Wind Creek State Park, officially begins Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 12. Three days of practice rounds will be held beginning Monday prior to the start. The series features 110 anglers for the first two rounds before the field is cut to 51 on Saturday and 12 on Sunday. Other than a 28-day period prior to Monday’s first practice round, when fishers are not allowed to practice on the water, there’s a strong likelihood the anglers will head to Lake Martin before the tournament to scout out the lake and the best fishing practices. An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 visitors will be coming to the lake during the week of the tournament. That number includes the anglers and their families, the tournament directors and officials and quite a few spectators. Another potential economic impact this could bring is what Michael Mulone, the director of event & tourism partnerships for B.A.S.S., calls “residual tourism.” “I’ve been fortunate to go to Augusta (Georgia) and watch the Masters, but this is fantastic because our pros fish on public waters only,” Mulone said. “If you’re a fan of a particular angler or you always wanted to fish that lake, you’ll be able to see how the pros fish a particular
File / The Outlook
Lake Martin will play host to a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament in Feb. 2018.
spot and go where they went. Our fans are loyal and passionate, and there’s a lot of residual tourism.” The tournament should also bring quite a bit of national media attention. It’ll be broadcast on ESPN and the Watch ESPN Live app as well as covered in Bassmaster Magazine. Mulone also expects online and newspaper coverage from around the country. Earlier this month, the Alexander City City Council voted unanimously to approve the request to provide $85,000 to cover the costs of hosting such a prestigious event. “There might have been a little sticker shock, but I did my research on the economic impact and finding out if it’s worth it,” Collari said. “In talking to other communities, I found that yes, this is a huge win for us. In the grand scheme, that’s a small amount to pay for what you’re going to get in return.” Mulone said some destinations have reported about a $2.5 million boost to their local economies. A group of six Clarkson University MBA students did a study in 2013 about the impact the Bassmaster Elite Series had when it visited Waddington, New York and the St. Lawrence River in August 2013. The students estimated that visitors likely spent $1.03 million
to $3.38 million over the course of the tournament. The study broke down that about 25 percent was spent on nonfishing-related shopping, 24 percent on accommodations and 23 percent on food and beverages. During each tournament, Bassmaster also hosts an expo, which brings in fishing-specialty vendors and provides a fun environment for the families of the competitors. Although the cost is high, Collari said he had heard nothing but positive feedback from community members, including both anglers and business owners, who are excited about potential business during a relatively slow part of the year. “We have a lot of traffic May through September for the lake and our economy, so our goal is to try to make year-round traffic and visitors,” Collari said. “Fishing tournaments is a key ingredient to that because the fishing is really good that time of year.” No matter the economic impact, it’s certain to be a huge benefit for both Alex City and Lake Martin. Editor’s note: Look out for more coverage about the Bassmaster Elite Series coming to Lake Martin in future editions of The Outlook.
Maxwell hits the field for North-South game STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Evan Dudley / The Outlook
Benjamin Russell’s NeColby Maxwell takes off from the line of scrimmage during Thursday night’s North-South All-Star game in Montgomery.
South came up just short in Thursday’s North-South All-Star football game, but Benjamin Russell’s NeColby Maxwell had a chance to represent Alexander City well. Playing for South, Maxwell actually had the most carries for his team. He rushed for 22 yards on nine carries. “NeColby is a hard worker and a very talented running back,” BRHS coach Danny Horn said prior to the game. “I think he’s got a bright future ahead of him at Tuskegee. We’re all real proud of him.” North had the first score of the game when Connor Landers had a 46-yard fumble return for a touchdown. But South
immediately responded on the next drive. A seven-play, 67-yard drive culminated in a Tyler Wesley, of Jeff Davis, 32-yard touchdown reception. Haleyville’s Will Evans blocked a South punt to set up North’s final touchdown. Hartselle’s Trevor Oakes connected with Jakobi Byrd, of Florence, for a six-yard touchdown pass before Cullman kicker Tristian Skinner booted what proved to be the gamewinning extra point. South cut the deficit to one when Wesley again scored on a 31-yard touchdown pass from Leroy’s Chase Warren. They elected to go for two, but the play failed. Maxwell also had one reception in the game.
Dadeville’s All-Star team places 2nd Show us your big catch
Submitted / The Outlook
Submitted / The Outlook
Dadeville’s All-Star Majors team placed second at the Dixie Youth state championships. Team members included, front row, from left, Wes Robinson, Antojuan Woody, Eli Pritchard, Cole Carmack, Buster Coker; middle row, Daquan Doss, Ethan Adcox, Lane Smith, Walker Spraggins, Taylor Humphrey, Jordan Rambo, Sawyer Sapp; back row, coaches Travis Etchinson, David Smith and Brandon Pritchard.
Jackson Kelly caught this 13.8-pound catfish on Lake Martin earlier this summer. For a chance to be featured on the Alexander City Outlook sports pages, send us a picture of your biggest catches of the summer, whether they be fish, turtles, rattlesnakes or gators. Send photos to sports editor Lizi Arbogast at lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com or share them with us on Facebook.