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Suspect arrested for Spring Hill murder By MITCH SNEED Editor

Alexander City Police have arrested a suspect in a Sunday morning murder in the Spring Hill community. O’Hennessey Diomonta Wright, 18, of Alexander City was arrested early Tuesday morning and was charged with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder. Wright is accused of being the

shooter in an incident just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning where following an altercation, 28-yearold LaBrandon Lamar Herron of Kellyton was shot multiple times and died from his injuries. Alexander City Police Department Det. George Long said that there was a second person shot in the incident, which led to the attempted murder charge. That victim, whose name was not released, did not suffer life-threatening injuries and was

treated and released. Wright was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail Tuesday morning. There was no information any future court dates, but Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett confirmed that bond was set at $310,000. Chief Willie G. Robinson said that units were called to the 2100 block of County Road at 3:36 a.m. Sunday in reference to shots fired. When officers arrived they found

Herron, of Coosa County Road 91 in Kellyton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later pronounced dead. “As far as a motive and any other details, the investigation is still in the preliminary stages,” Long said. “As the legal process moves forward, more details will emerge, but for now, we have an arrest.” Residents who live near the

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Farmer’s drought aide program set next week

Renew Our Rivers event set for this weekend

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The best help for a farmer in a drought is rain but in its absence a program to help farmers successfully make it through the winter amid drought conditions is less than a week away. The Drought Management Meeting for Livestock Producers will be held at First Baptist Church of Dadeville, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Sarah Dickinson said the free meeting was offered to help producers in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding areas with the array of options and scenarios that face them in significant drought conditions. She said they would discuss strategies regarding the supplementation of hay for cattle from a limited supply and quality, and when or whether to plant winter crops “It’s so dry they haven’t been able to plant winter See FARMERS • Page A7

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Breast cancer survivor and nationally known comedienne Diana Jordan delivers the keynote speech at the Tickled Pink luncheon Tuesday.

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Comedienne touts cancer prevention at RMC luncheon By CATHY HIGGINS Staff Writer

The hot pink feather boas draped across the chairs at the Central Alabama Community College Betty Carol Graham Technology Center Tuesday quickly set the tone for a fun time at the Tickled Pink Lunch and Laughter 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon. The event, which was presented by Russell Medical and UAB MedicineRussell Medical Cancer Center and the Women’s Center, featured keynote speak-

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er Diana Jordan doing what she does best — make people laugh. The nationally renowned comedienne addressed a ballroom filled to capacity with more than 400 people, many of whom donned a boa, with a tongue in cheek look at daily life, aging and family. Jordan’s comedic bit was woven around a message that focused on cancer prevention, an issue that’s close to the six-year breast-cancer survivor. “It still freaks me out when I say that,” the 60-year-old said. See LUNCHEON • Page A3

Lake Martin Resource Association, Alabama Power Company, Russell Lands, TowBoat US-Lake Martin and Advanced Disposal are once again coordinating the annual “Renew our Rivers” cleanup of Lake Martin shoreline and adjacent roadways this weekend. The combined efforts of more than 300 volunteers removed more than nine tons of trash in 2015. Again this year, dumpsters will be located around the lake area and cleanup volunteers will be supplied with bags, pickers and safety vests. Volunteers can work independently to clean up lake areas and roadsides or sign up at a dumpster site for a cleanup assignment between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on both days of the annual effort. Collected trash can be dropped off at dumpster locations between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday during cleanup weekend. Volunteers dropping trash at dumpster sites will receive free T-shirts that were designed by a local elementary school student. Dumpsters will be located at Wind Creek State Park, the Kowaliga boat ramp and Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina. In the Real Island area, volunteers will have access to the dumpsters at Real Island Marina. See CLEANUP • Page A3

Gap Fellowship Church gets a new home By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer

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After nearly a decade a local church has moved only a short distance but a long way from its beginnings in a small storefront and parking lot it shared with local businesses, to their new large brick two-story building and chapel. The co-pastor of GAP Fellowship Church said it was a “wonderful opportunity” to expand their ministry. Marilyn Benson said they had been at their initial location on Rockford Highway for 17 years. Before that she said they started out meeting at the chamber of commerce building for about 3 years with the long serving pastor Lewis

Benson. She said they founded the church in Alex City. Now they meet every Sunday less than two-miles away on Robinson Court. And though their move was only a short distance away, she said there was a big difference in their new location at the old Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Church building. And the move was made just in time for their annual God’s Anointed People’s (GAP) Founder’s Day. “We are excited about it,” said Benson. “We’re just so grateful, it’s given us a wonderful opportunity to expand our ministry.” See MINISTRY • Page A3

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A large crowd attended the first service and dedication of the GAP Fellowship’s new building. The congregation found a new home after 17 years.

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DEAR ABBY: I went to the market the other day, and there was a woman sitting on the sidewalk with two children -- a boy who looked to be about 6 and a girl about 2. She was holding a sign asking for help ($). I wanted so badly to say something to her about what a poor example she was setting for her children by begging. It made me angry because I imagine she’s using her kids as “props” to evoke sympathy. This is a nice area. I would think she could better present herself to her kids by looking for a job! What would have been an appropriate comment to make to her that might help put her on the right track to show her kids how to grow up to be responsible people who work for a living? -- LOOKING OUT FOR CHILDREN IN IRVINE, CALIF. DEAR LOOKING: It’s wrong to assume anything when you see someone who is panhandling. The woman you saw could have been homeless, drug-addicted, short on money or mentally ill. She could also

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have fled an abusive husband or partner. That’s why it’s inappropriate to scold or lecture a panhandler. If you had said anything at all, you might have offered that there are dozens of shelters and organizations in Irvine that help the unfortunate, and if she reached out to them, she might find the help she needs to get settled and find a job. DEAR ABBY: My 6-yearold grandson, “Joey,” is the light of my life. He’s outgoing, compassionate, smart and fun. The “problem” is, he prefers girl things to boy things, and has since he was old enough to express his wants. Fashion, makeup, hairstyles -- he is the expert. His parents grumble, but

Obituaries Mrs. Rosa Lee Allen Long 1936- 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Rosa Lee Allen Long, 80, of Rockford, Alabama, will be Friday, November 4, 2016 at 12:00 pm at Union Baptist Church. Bro. Ronnie Burleson will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Long passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Goodwater Healthcare Center. She was born on April 23, 1936 in Coosa County, Alabama to Joseph Forrest McGrady and Mattie Iwona Smith McGrady. She was a lifelong member of Union Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the Rockford Senior Center and watching Gaither Gospel Videos. Mrs. Rosa dearly loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her

daughters, Lisa Glenn of Titus, AL and Sharon Williams (Doyle) of Douglasville, GA; grandchildren, Jamie Johnson (T.J.), Chesmon Guthery (Autumn), Jeremy Glenn (Brooke), Mallory Glenn, Doyle Williams, Jr. (Shannon), Sunshine Williams, Jackie Williams, 14 great-grandchildren; special friends, Eugene and Linda Ray; and niece, Gayle Clark (Mark). She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Chester Allen and Hurshell Long; and brothers, James McGrady and Clayton McGrady. The family will accept flowers or contributions may be made to Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 99 Linn Street, Rockford, AL 35136. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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realize that he can be who he is and be happy, or they can try to change him and he will turn out to be neurotic. The issue is with the father of a friend of his who will not accept who Joey is. The man yells at Joey for playing with girl things and tells his son to tell on Joey when he does girl things. Abby, this man is the principal of a middle school. As a retired educator, I want to speak with him about his behavior and the effect it can have on a young child. What could I say that might make him realize that this is not only detrimental to Joey, but to all those young minds he helps to shape on a daily basis? -- LIGHT OF MY LIFE DEAR LIGHT: Joey’s parents should talk to that man and demand that he stop bullying their son. They should warn him that if he scapegoats a child at his school that way, he could wind up in front of the school board and lose his job. He’s not only discriminating, but also encouraging the scapegoating

of at-risk children. And, I’m sad to say, Joey’s parents should probably curtail their son’s friendship with the man’s son. DEAR ABBY: I have a coworker, “Suzette,” who, since last month, has begun to smell like kitty litter every day. Suzette is in her mid-50s. While I consider her a friend, she can be temperamental and tends to fly off the handle and run to HR. I would like to tell her about the odor in case it is something medical that’s undiagnosed. Is there a way to say something that won’t embarrass her or get me in trouble with HR? -DELICATE NOSE DEAR DELICATE: The way to handle this would be to inform HR and let someone there discuss it with her. 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.

Spring Hill spot where the incident occurred say that there was a fight between two people and that Herron had actually been trying to stop the altercation at the time of the shooting. Wright is no stranger to Alexander City Police. On Oct. 16, Wright was arrested and charged with four counts of assault. No information was available on his bond or the conditions of his release following that arrest. The area where the shooting occurred is one that is well known to police and city leaders. In recent weeks the city council met in executive session to discuss a business that is operating in the area. In the last six

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months, police records show that police have responded to seven different reports of shots fired, including one less than a week ago when a suspect fled the area on foot after firing a handgun towards a residence. No one was reported injured in that incident. This is the second murder investigated by the Alexander City Police this year. Franklin Price is facing murder charges in the death of 49-yearold Clyde Wilson, who died after being shot once while cutting his grass on a riding lawnmower Wednesday, April 20, at about 9:30 a.m. on Highway 63 North just outside the city limits.

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While comedy is Jordan’s profession, she said humor is a basic key to a healthy life. “I’m finding the funny in my life,” the Oklahoma native said. “Funny things are always going to happen to you and we need to not look at life so seriously. “Laughter is so healing,” Jordan continued. “It’s in the Bible. Joy is the most-used word in the Bible. Be joyful, thankful and grateful.” Jordan cited several health benefits laughter can provide. “When you laugh you lower your blood pressure,” she said. “When you laugh you’re five times less likely to have a heart attack and when you laugh it massages your heart. Laughter is great exercise.” Jordan pointed out that laughter doesn’t come as easy as we age. “Babies, on average, laugh 300 times a day, whether it’s from joy or gas,” she said. “Adults, on average, laugh just four times a day. Isn’t that startling?” For Jordan, though, laughter was an important part of her recovery from breast cancer. “If I didn’t have a sense of humor I never would have made it through my journey,” she said. Jordan also advised the luncheon attendees to be proactive in their healthcare, including considering genetic Cliff Williams / The Outlook testing to determine risk factors for cancer. Dr. Jamie Evans speaks at the Tickled Pink luncheon Tuesday. “I believe in this genetics testing,” she said. “It gives you your odds of having it, then you can proactively to learn their own blood type and cholesterol numbers. prevent it.” “Take responsibility for your health,” she said. Jordan also pointed to other preventative measures Tickets for Tuesday’s luncheon were $15 each or to catch cancer early, including mammograms and Pap $120 for a table, with all proceeds benefitting Russell smears. In addition, she advised the audience members Medical Foundation’s breast-cancer awareness fund.

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“The partnership with Wind Creek State Park was a huge success last year and will be included again this year,” said Thompson. “I am particularly excited about the Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina location. This will be our first time to have a dumpster located in that area.” On Saturday of the cleanup, park officials at Wind Creek will shuttle volunteers to designated shoreline areas to gather litter and trash within the park boundaries. Local Scout groups also will work inside the park on Saturday. Cleanup volunteers will be encouraged to separate recyclables, as those items will be delivered to the

Alexander City Recycling Center to prevent their addition to a landfill. Additional volunteers will be available at dumpster sites from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. to assist with unloading boats or vehicles. If transportation of the collected trash proves difficult, Thompson said, arrangements can be made to have it picked up. Last year, more than 300 volunteers removed more than nine tons of trash around the lake to help maintain the Treasured Lake status of Lake Martin. To volunteer at a dumpster location or for more information about this year’s cleanup, contact Thompson at john.thompson@hcsinc.net.

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istry. All of which was a substantial difference from their old location between a restaurant and gas station. Benson said the new facility came as a surprise.

She said the new building had classroom space, a fellowship hall and lots of room for the children to play outside with plenty of trees. “It’s beautiful it is really, really a beautiful facility,” said Jessie White, director of outreach min-

“Well to be perfectly honest we really weren’t just looking for a location to move,” Benson said. “We were presented with the opportunity and it was just one we couldn’t pass up.”

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A look at Alabama’s Constitutional Amendments STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 1

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to establish procedures to ensure that no more than three of the members of the Auburn University Board of Trustees shall have terms that expire in the same calendar year and to add two additional at-large members to the board to enhance diversity on the board. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to add two members, elected at-large, to the Auburn University Board of Trustees and ensure that not more than three board member terms expire in any one calendar year. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, keeping three members at-large and no restrictions on number of terms ending in a particular year.

OUR VIEW: Vote no. This would establish a new Auburn University Trustees rotation. While more diversity is needed, the terms of existing trustees should not be extended.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 2

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to prohibit any monies from the State Parks Fund, the Parks Revolving Fund, or any fund receiving revenues currently deposited in the State Parks Fund or the Parks Revolving Fund, and any monies currently designated pursuant to statute for the use of the state parks system from being transferred for another purpose other than the support, upkeep, and maintenance of the state parks system. Notwithstanding, in the event that guest revenues to the State Parks Revolving Fund exceed the threshold of $50 million (as annually adjusted based on increases in the consumer price index) in a fiscal year, the sales and use and cigarette tax revenue distributed to benefit the State Parks System shall be reduced in the following fiscal year. The amount of the reduction shall correspond to the amount of guest revenue to the State Parks Revolving Fund exceeding the threshold. The amount of tax revenue not distributed to benefit the State Parks System shall be distributed to the General Fund. Proposing an amendment to Amendment 617 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to allow the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources the option to provide for the operation and management, by non-state entities, of hotels, golf courses, and restaurants at any applicable state parks in Alabama. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to prohibit reallocating state park funds for other uses and allow the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to contract with non-state entities for the operation and maintenance of land and facilities that are part of the state park system. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, allowing the Alabama State Legislature to continue to move funds from the state park budget to other uses and maintaining the constitutional requirement that only state entities can operate or maintain property in the state park system.

OUR VIEW: Vote yes. Normally we oppose earmarks, but seeing what budget cuts have done to our state parks, this seems like a reasonable option to keep funding stable for parks..

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 3

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to revise the procedure for adoption of local constitutional amendments to provide that a proposed constitutional amendment the Legislature determines without a dissenting vote applies to only one county or a political subdivision within one or more counties shall be adopted as a valid part of the constitution by a favorable vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the affected county or the political subdivision and county or counties in which the political subdivision is located, who vote on the amendment. A “yes” vote supports changing the procedure for determining local constitutional amendments so that only a unanimous vote of the legislature is needed to declare that a constitutional amendment exclusively affects only one particular jurisdiction. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, keeping intact the current requirement for determining whether an amendment affects more than one jurisdiction, which includes three-fifths approval of the legislature and unanimous approval by a constitutional amendment commission. OUR VIEW: Vote yes. This would further clean up voting on local constitutional amendments.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 4

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to authorize each county commission in the state to establish, subject to certain limitations, certain programs related to the administration of the affairs of the county. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to authorize county commissions to establish programs pertaining to the administration of their respective counties. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, keeping the power of county commissions limited.

Our View: Vote yes. This provides for limited home rule statewide.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 5

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to repeal and restate the provisions of Article III of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 relating to separation of powers to modernize the language without making any substantive change, effective January 1, 2017. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to reword and reorganize the sections of the Alabama Constitution that address the Alabama government’s separation of powers, without changing the substance of those powers. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, leaving the constitution unchanged.

Our View: Vote yes. Corrects name of Alabama “Branches” of government. Now called departments.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 6

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to become operative January 1, 2017, to repeal and replace Article VII, Impeachments. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to require a two-thirds supermajority vote in the Alabama State Senate for conviction and impeachment of a state official. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, leaving the Alabama Constitution unchanged. OUR VIEW: Vote yes. This will clarify language and make impeachment a little less confusing.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 7

Relating to Etowah County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide that the employees of the Office of Sheriff of Etowah County, except for the chief deputy, chief of detention, chief of administration, chief of investigation, director of communications, and food service manager, shall be under the authority of the Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to place employees of the Etowah County Sheriff’s office under the authority of the Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County. A “no” vote opposes this proposal to place employees of the Etowah County Sheriff’s office under the authority of the Personnel Board of the Office of the Sheriff of Etowah County. OUR VIEW: This amendment is specific to Etowah County.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 8

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to declare that it is the public policy of Alabama that the right of persons to work may not be denied or abridged on account of membership or nonmembership in a labor union or labor organization; to prohibit an agreement to deny the right to work, or place conditions on prospective employment, on account of membership or nonmembership in a labor union or labor organization; to prohibit an employer from requiring its employees to abstain from union membership as a condition of employment; and to provide that an employer may not require a person, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment, to pay dues, fees, or other charges of any kind to any labor union or labor organization. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to add the “right to work” – a law prohibiting businesses from making rules about union membership – to the Alabama Constitution in addition to the statutes providing for the state’s current “right to work” policies. A “no” vote opposes this proposal to add the state’s current “right to work” policies to the constitution and, thus, make them harder to change in the future. OUR VIEW: Vote no. While the “right to work” is a great thing, it already exists in Alabama under the official code and does not need to be in the constitution.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 9

Relating to Pickens County, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide that a person who is not over the age of 75 at the time of qualifying for election or at the time of his or her appointment may be elected or appointed to the office of Judge of Probate of Pickens County. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to increase the maximum age allowed for candidates for the position of Judge of Probate in Pickens County to 75 years of age. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, leaving the maximum qualifying age at 70 years old.

OUR VIEW: This amendment is specific to Pickens County.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 10

An amendment to Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to provide that any territory located in Calhoun County would be subject only to the

police jurisdiction and planning jurisdiction of a municipality located wholly or partially in the county. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to make any territory in Calhoun County subject to the police jurisdiction and planning jurisdiction of its respective municipality within the county. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, allowing municipal police jurisdictions to extend across county lines.

OUR VIEW: This amendment is specific to Calhoun County.

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STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 11

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, to permit cities and counties, notwithstanding any existing constitutional restrictions, to utilize tax increment district revenues collected within a Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone and other moneys to incentivize the establishment and improve various types of manufacturing facilities located or to be located in such Zone, and to validate and confirm the Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act, Act No. 201351. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to confirm the Major 21st Century Manufacturing Zone Act, which allowed Alabama cities to create specific zones to attract industry to Alabama. A “no” vote opposes this proposal, leaving the stipulations of the Act out of the Alabama Constitution. OUR VIEW: Vote Yes. We favor anything that would help recruit industry, but we must point out the risk for governments to borrow money and put taxpayer funds in jeopardy.

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STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 12

Relating to municipalities in Baldwin County; proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to authorize the Legislature by general or local law to provide for any municipalities in the county to incorporate a toll road and bridge authority as a public corporation in the municipality for the construction and operation of toll roads and bridges in the municipality and to authorize the authority to issue revenue bonds to finance the projects. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to establish a governing body to oversee toll roads and bridges within Baldwin County and permit them to issue revenue bonds to fund projects. A “no” vote opposes this proposal to amend the Alabama Constitution to allow the establishment of toll districts and the issuance of revenue bonds by the districts within Baldwin County.

OUR VIEW: This amendment is specific to Baldwin County.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 13

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, to repeal any existing age restriction on the appointment, election, or service of an appointed or elected official, with the exception of persons elected or appointed to a judicial office, currently imposed by a provision of the Constitution or other law; and to prohibit the Legislature from enacting any law imposing a maximum age limitation on the appointment, election, or service of an appointed or elected official. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to remove any current age restrictions and prohibit future age restrictions for government official positions, with the exception of judicial office. A “no” vote opposes this proposal to remove age restrictions. OUR VIEW: Vote no. This would removes age restrictions and ban future age restrictions for government officials, except for judges. Different rules for different positions is not a good idea.

STATEWIDE AMENDMENT 14

To propose an amendment to Amendment 448 to the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, now appearing as Section 71.01 of the Official Recompilation of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901, as amended, to ratify, approve, validate, and confirm the application of any budget isolation resolution authorizing the consideration of a bill proposing a local law adopted by the Legislature before November 8, 2016, that conformed to the rules of either body of the Legislature at the time it was adopted. A “yes” vote supports this proposal to guarantee the application of budget isolation resolutions to local laws passed by the legislature prior to November 8, 2016. A “no” vote opposes this proposal to guarantee the application of budget isolation resolutions, opening the door for courts to strike down laws passed under the “present and voting” BIR procedure. OUR VIEW: Vote no. About 600 local bills were passed unconstitutionally. This amendment would hold those harmless. Legislature did not follow its own rules.

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is having its monthly open door Wednesday, Nov. 2. Between 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Emily Sassano’s Human Anatomy and Physiology classes will be presenting an artbased cross-curricular cultural celebration of Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Students will be painted in “sugar skull” fashion to teach the public about the bones of the human skull and face while also connecting the students studies to the art and history of the holiday.

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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is offering a Drought Management Meeting for livestock producers wishing to learn more about handling the drought. Topics will include: assistance programs through the Farm Service Agency, nutrition needs, meeting those needs with limited and low quality and other stored feeds, culling options and planting options of winter annuals. The meeting will be held at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend but are asked to RSVP to Sarah Dickinson at 256-537-0024.

November 1 - December 17

FOOD FOR FINES: The Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is accepting nonperishable food items in lieu of library fines.

November 4-5

LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The annual LMRA Renew our Rivers Clean Lake Martin Community cleanup is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th. As in the past large dumpsters will be placed in convenient locations around the lake for volunteers to use for disposal of trash removed from the shoreline or roadsides surrounding the lake. The dumpster locations and more detailed information will be published in Lake Magazine, Lake Martin Living, Alexander City Outlook, and LMRA FaceBook page. For more information you can contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info.

November 5

BENEFIT SINGING: New Life Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting a benefit singing for Dwaine McGuire Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Groups singing will be 49 North, Church n Main, and Zach Channell.There will be food, snacks and drinks. McGuire suffered a brain injury playing softball at the Alexander City Sportplex.

November 6

WOMEN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church is hosting a woman meeting Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Victory Temple hosts a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. The church is at 237 Astor Street in Dadeville.

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plete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions. SOUP LUNCHEON: The First United Methodist Church is hosting an Election Day Soup Luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be vegetable soup, cornbread, drink and dessert. Cost is $7.

November 10

VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: Dadeville High School is hosting a Veterans Day Program Nov. 10. A reception for veterans will be at 8:30 a.m. and the program will be at 9 a.m. BOOK SIGNING: Peggy Jackson Walls will be at the Adelia M. Russell Library signing her book “Alabam Gold: A History of the South’s last Mother Lode,” Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

November 12

CAR SHOW: Bill Nichols Chapter 13 Disabled American Veterans will host a car show at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Nov. 12 starting at 9 a.m. VETERANS DAY PROGRAM: The Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard is having a Veterans Day Program Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sportsplex. There will be a short program honoring veterans.. The public is encouraged to attend to honor all those that who sacrificed so much for freedom.

November 15

MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church. DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

November 13

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 136th Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Guest pas-

tor will be William Russell of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Pastor of Peace and Goodwill is Robert Williams.

November 17-20

CHURCH REVIVAL: Family Worship Center will host a revival Nov. 17-19 at 6:30 p.m. each night and at 10 a.m. Nov. 20. Speaking will be Pastor Mark Deason and Evangelist Philp Gipson. Pastor of Family Worship Center is Tony Harris.

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COMMUNITY PRAYER: The Darian Missionary Baptist Church family and prayer teams are offering prayer to the community the third Saturday of each month through December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot on the corner of Laurel and E Streets across from Stephens Elementary School.

November 19

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends are having a trade day Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

November 29

DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE: Tallapoosa County and The East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission’s Area Agency on Aging will host a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollment assistance event on Tuesday, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. To help develop a plan comparison, Medicare recipients will need to bring their Medicare card,along with a complete list of medications they are taking and the dosages. Volunteers will guide them through the selection process and help them get information on the cost of each plan. People interested in getting a plan comparison will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Each counseling sessions will last about 40 minutes. There may be a wait time. Contact East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission at (800) 243-5463 ext. 150 with questions.

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Gas line explosion kills 1, injures 5 near Helena By GRAHAM BROOKS Shelby County Reporter

A Monday afternoon gas line explosion occurred on River Road near the Helena city limits which resulted in one fatality and five individuals were transported to Birmingham-area hospitals for treatment, according to a release by Colonial Pipeline. Multiple agencies, including the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Helena Police and Fire Departments, Indian Ford Fire Department, The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Forestry Commission and more responded to the site of the explosion that occurred at approximately 2 p.m. Helena Mayor Mark Hall said the explosion occurred on River Road near Shelby County 13, which is in Shelby County but outside the Helena city limits. “We had some people who called and reported the explosion who were near the area and right now you can see the smoke from the high school,” said Hall. “It’s just a big concentrated flume of smoke and agencies are responding.”

The Helena Police Department said Helena residents were not in any danger during the time of the explosion because it occurred in a rural area of the county. Colonial Pipeline officials said the explosion occurred when, “a contract crew working on Colonial’s gasoline pipeline Line 1 experienced an incident when the trackhoe it was using hit the line.” After striking the line, gasoline was ignited and caused a large fire. After the explosion occurred, Colonial Pipeline officials shut down its two main pipelines that have remained closed as of 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 31. As emergency crews worked late into the evening on Oct. 31, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office released a statement at 7:30 p.m., saying, “the situation is contained and emergency personnel will remain on scene monitoring the area of the explosion.” “Our deepest condolences go out tonight to the family and friends of the person who was lost today, and our thoughts and

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Above, catcher Rush Hixson and batter Kendra Gibbons wait for the pitch as members of the offense look on during Monday’s CACC Halloween baseballsoftball game. Below center, McKenzie Meadows, 4, of Alexander City is all grins after getting candy at CACC’s Trunk or Treat. Below bottom, CACC’s Sherri Taylor, dean of students, and Elisha Smith, financial aid office, get in on the fun by dressing as the Disco Ducks.

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K, things have now officially gotten very interesting regarding the (once left for dead, but now incredibly resurgent) Auburn Tigers. The win over LSU in week four was an absolute necessity and lifted a great burden off the entire program. The massacre of Arkansas in week seven raised a lot of eyebrows and gained the Tigers some national attention. However, last Saturday night’s 40-29 win over Ole Miss in Oxford officially proclaimed Auburn as a contender for the SEC Championship and possibly even a playoff berth. Clearly, the Tigers still have four games to play this season and while they’ll be heavily favored in three of the four, nothing is a given in the SEC (as evidenced by South Carolina’s victory over Tennessee). Even if Auburn takes care of its own business, Malzahn and company will need help just to make it to Atlanta. Three weeks ago, I said it was entirely too early and even “ridiculous” to start thinking about scenarios that put the Tigers into the SEC championship game. Well... three weeks later, it seems like the timely and perfectly sane thing to do. This kind of goes without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: Auburn must win the next four games for any of these possible scenarios to be in effect. With that said, let’s look at some possible outcomes in the SEC West. Alabama is the only team that controls its own destiny having a perfect record so far in 2016. The Tide plays LSU in Baton Rouge this weekend and Auburn on Nov. 26. Those are the only two threats the rest of the season. They will need to lose one or both of those games for Auburn to have a chance. Texas A&M owns the tiebreaker over Auburn, having defeated them earlier this year, and loses the tiebreaker to Alabama having lost to them previously this year. The Aggies play Ole Miss at home on Nov. 12 and LSU at home on Nov. 24. Those are the only two threats to Kevin Sumlin and his team. A&M has not beaten LSU since joining the SEC. The Aggies would need to lose one of those two games to give Auburn a chance. What would happen if Texas A&M wins out and Auburn beats Alabama in the Iron Bowl? Great question. In a three-way tie between Texas A&M, Alabama and Auburn (each having beat the other), there’s a whole set of tiebreakers set up by the SEC. It looks like it would come down to the opponents record in the Eastern division each team played. Auburn will have played Georgia and Vanderbilt. Texas A&M will have played Tennessee and Missouri and Alabama will have played Tennessee and Kentucky. Missouri and Vanderbilt definitely hurt Auburn and Texas A&M. Shockingly, Kentucky could end up pushing Alabama over the top in that scenario. If Auburn can win out and Texas A&M lose another conference game, the Tigers would have a great opportunity to win the SEC championship. Of course, saying you’re going to beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa and actually doing it are two very different things. It’s all speculation, but I certainly believe even a two loss SEC champion would get preferential treatment from the playoff committee. Any number of things could still happen. But with apologies to Marlon Brando, it’s just nice to truly be a contender again. Andy Graham writes a regular sports column for Tallapoosa Publishers.

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CACC baseball, softball teams celebrate Halloween By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Things got scary fun Monday night at Central Alabama Community College as the school’s baseball and softball teams joined forces for a costume-clad Halloween game. In front of an enthusiastic audience that almost filled the baseball stadium seats to capacity, the athletes divided up into two intramural teams for a game of ball. But the players didn’t have it easy as the players ditched their regular uniforms for Halloween costumes. “It’s a good way to end the fall season,” said CACC head baseball coach Larry Thomas. “It was a fun way to involve the community.” CACC softball player Taylor Hutto of Alexander City dressed like a Halloween pumpkin for the occasion. “I enjoyed it and had a good time,” she said. “We enjoyed the crowd.” Elisha Smith of CACC’s financial aid office was pleased with how many showed up to watch the fun. “It was a great turnout,” she said. CACC Dean of Students Sherri Taylor said the event helped connect the school to the residents in and around Alex City. “It’s all about community,” she said. In addition to seeing a humorous ball game, spectators got free Halloween candy at the ball field. The CACC baseball team put on a similar Halloween exhibition game a couple of years ago. When Dadeville sisters Britney and Shelby Rice saw the game, they wanted to one day get in on the fun. “We’ve been wanting to do this for the past couple of years,” Britney Rice said. They suggested it to the coaches this year and the idea became reality Monday. Now Thomas plans to make it a yearly event. “When I get the OK for next year, I

want all the sports teams to participate,” he said. “Then the year after that I want to do a staff game.” Just yards away from the game, CACC also held a Trunk or Treat event, which drew families from Dadeville and

Jackson’s Gap. While Taylor couldn’t pinpoint an exact number of trick or treaters, she did estimate the event drew several hundred folks. “They were lined up past the administrative building and to the pond,” she said.

ASWA WEEK 11 FOOTBALL POLL Class 7A

1. McGill-Toolen (30) (10-0) 360 2. Hewitt-Trussville (10-0) 260 3. Central-Phenix City (8-1) 220 4. Hoover (8-2) 219 5. Davidson (9-1) 190 6. Enterprise (9-1) 141 7. Spain Park (8-2) 110 8. James Clemens (7-3) 97 9. Mountain Brook (8-2) 63 10. Bob Jones (7-3) 31 Others receiving votes: Auburn (7-3) 9, Lee-Montgomery (0-9) 9, Gadsden City (5-5) 1.

Class 6A

1. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (25) (10-0) 344 2. Oxford (4) (10-0) 271 3. Opelika (9-1) 230 4. Blount (1) (8-2) 187 5. Minor (9-1) 178 6. Spanish Fort (8-2) 158 7. Park Crossing (10-0) 150 8. Daphne (8-2) 76 9. Decatur (9-1) 55 10. Ramsay (8-2) 43 Others receiving votes: Wetumpka (8-2) 6, Chelsea (8-2) 5, Austin (7-3) 3, Clay-Chalkville (6-4) 3, McAdory (7-3) 1.

Class 5A

1. Scottsboro (28) (10-0) 354 2. Carroll (1) (10-0) 263 3. Beauregard (8-1) 200 4. Etowah (8-2) 192 5. Briarwood Chr. (9-1) 145 6. Vigor (7-3) 139 7. Mortimer Jordan (8-2) 138 8. St. Paul’s (1) (7-3) 113 9. Central-Clay Co. (8-2)82

10. Jackson (6-3) 39 Others receiving votes: Eufaula (8-2) 16, Brooks (8-2) 10, Demopolis (7-3) 10, Sylacauga (8-2) 6, Hayden (8-2) 2, Wenonah (7-2) 1.

Class 4A

1. Andalusia (24) (9-1) 340 2. Rogers (4) (10-0) 242 3. Haleyville (9-1) 241 4. UMS-Wright (2) (8-2) 223 5. Handley (8-2) 164 6. Thomasville (7-2) 114 7t. Cordova (8-2) 90 7t. Madison Acad. (7-3) 90 9. West Limestone (9-1)69 10. Jacksonville (8-1) 45 Others receiving votes: Cherokee Co. (8-2) 40, St. James (9-1) 19, Leeds (7-3) 15, North Jackson (5-4) 8, Munford (6-4) 6, Madison Co. (6-4) 4.

Class 3A

1. Piedmont (28) (10-0) 354 2. Gordo (2) (10-0) 276 3. Mobile Chr. (9-1) 231 4. Opp (9-1) 209 5. Montevallo (9-1) 167 6. T.R. Miller (8-2) 147 7. Ohatchee (9-1) 124 8. Colbert Co. (8-2) 80 9. Daleville (8-2) 70 10. Pike Co. (8-2) 33 Others receiving votes: Fultondale (8-2) 8, Randolph Co. (8-2) 6, Oakman (6-4) 2, Lauderdale Co. (6-4) 1, Lexington (7-3) 1, Straughn (4-5) 1.

Class 2A

1. Fyffe (27) (10-0) 351 2. G.W. Long (3) (9-0) 275 3. LaFayette (10-0) 239

4. Tanner (7-3) 183 5. Aliceville (9-1) 161 6. Elba (8-2) 159 7. Southern Choctaw (8-1) 117 8. Lanett (8-2) 96 9. Sand Rock (8-2) 53 10. Sheffield (8-2) 32 Others receiving votes: New Brockton (6-4) 11, Red Bay (8-2) 9, Washington Co. (6-3) 9, Cleveland (7-3) 8, Leroy (7-3) 4, Goshen (7-3) 3.

Class 1A

1. Maplesville (25) (9-0) 345 2. Linden (5) (10-0) 285 3. Addison (10-0) 231 4. Georgiana (10-0) 197 5. Wadley (9-0) 177 6. Spring Garden (9-1) 143 7. Sweet Water (7-2) 126 8. Decatur Heritage (8-2) 84 9. Cedar Bluff (7-3) 59 10. Hubbertville (8-1) 33 Others receiving votes: Isabella (9-1) 14, Pickens Co. (7-3) 14, Ragland (7-3) 1, Sumiton Chr. (8-2) 1.

AISA

1. Autauga Acad. (30) (10-0) 360 2. Bessemer Acad. (10-1) 264 3. Monroe Acad. (9-1) 241 4. Marengo Acad. (8-1) 203 5. Chambers Acad. (10-0) 187 6. Fort Dale Acad. (8-2) 119 7. Cornerstone Chr. (8-2) 95 8. S. Choctaw Acad. (8-2) 84 9. Escambia Acad. (6-4) 83 10. Glenwood (7-3) 42 Others receiving votes: Lowndes Acad. (7-2) 16, Lee-Scott (6-4) 7, Abbeville Chr. (6-5) 6, Pike Liberal (6-4) 3.

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The next president will be a New Yorker W e will vote to select the 44th President Tuesday. The next President will be a New Yorker. Whomever is selected will enter the Oval office with the most unfavorable poll ratings of any President in recent memory. This election will epitomize the old adage that George Wallace once told and that is, “more folks vote against someone than for someone.” There is no question that our country is drifting to the left in ideology. We in Alabama are conservative, pro-life, pro-gun, Christians with a desire for a strong military and sound fiscal government. All of these philosophical tenets align with the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is on the opposite side. We have two very diverse parties in America. Another maxim that George Wallace espoused as he traversed the country running for President as a third party candidate was that there is not a dimes worth of difference in the national Democratic and Republican parties. He would have a hard time saying that with a straight face today. Folks, there is a vast difference. This presidential selection is a crucial pivotal crossroads election in our nation’s future. The primary reason is because the next President’s power to appoint at least one justice to the Supreme Court and probably at least two or three more. This Supreme Court appointment power is immense because with divided Executive and Legislative branches of government the influence and decisions of the Supreme Court become omnipotent. An appointment to the Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment and most of them stay their entire life.

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

Therefore, any of the next President’s appointments will remain on the high tribunal for decades, well past the next President’s four or eight year reign. The death earlier this year of Justice Antonin Scalia removed one of the most reliably Republican jurists on the Court. The Republican majority U.S. Senate has thwarted Barack Obama’s appointment of another liberal to the Supreme Court. However, there will have to be an appointment and consent by the Senate next year. Regardless of whether the GOP retains control of the Senate. The current Court without Scalia is considered broadly to be made up of four liberals and four conservatives. However, one of those considered a conservative is really a moderate drifting to the left. Justice Anthony Kennedy has been a swing vote when the Court had nine. Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and Clarence Thomas are considered conservative. There are four hardcore liberals, Justices

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan. Kagan and Sotomayor were appointed by Obama. They are both young by Supreme Court standards. Sotomayor is 62 and Kagan is only 56. These two liberals will be on the Court for probably two more decades. The other two liberals will more than likely vacate the bench one way or the other during the next President’s tenure. Stephen Breyer is 78 and Ruth Bader Ginsburg is 83. She appears to be teetering and she has suggested that she would like for Hillary Clinton to be able to appoint her successor. The three conservatives may be on the Court for the foreseeable future. Chief Justice John Roberts is only 61, Samuel Alito is 66, and Clarence Thomas is 67. Roberts was appointed by George W. Bush, as was Alito. Thomas was appointed by George Bush, Sr. The Court’s moderate, Anthony Kennedy, is a Californian appointed by Ronald Reagan. Kennedy is 80 years old. It appears that Kennedy at 80, Ginsburg at 83, and possibly Breyer at 78, could vacate the Court during the next

presidency. Therefore, your vote next Tuesday is not only a vote for President but also a vote that will affect the Supreme Court. Many times we overlook the Amendments on the ballot. However, it is important to vote yes on Amendment 14. It has no opposition and is located near the end of the ballot. If it is not passed over 700 vital local bills impacting every county throughout the state would be affected. I urge you to vote for Amendment 14 on November 8th. See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Baby Boomers contribute to society and the economy

ver the past few months, we have been identifying facts in the Senior Moments article pinpointing the value of having an Activity Center for those 50+. We now want to bring awareness towards the vital reasons of boosting a 50+ Activity Center into the 21st century. Baby Boomers desire more active centers that would include a pool, spa, more social spaces, culture programs and a technology room. This generation is not content to sit still in a room and play cards. They want to move, learn, socialize, and be involved with the community. They want to stay active. They are great contributors to society. They shop, buy gas, use services which do employ people, and they pay taxes. They also volunteer; in fact, many of our community

CORLEY HOLT Senior Moments

businesses or organizations would be hard pressed to function without many of the boomer generation stepping in to volunteer. This group also tends to give generously: they make more charitable donations per capita than any other age group. They are also helping out with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren by getting them to their games or ballet classes or other activities. What would happen if they did not help parents out with transportation? Would the

businesses that provide these types of activities for the kids survive with fewer participants? Boomers are also starting to embrace technology. City leaders should consider providing laptops for class and member use. Having laptops allows members to check out a device to take to social spaces in the center to share emails, photos and social media with friends. In addition, a mobile-device bar with plenty of charging outlets can act as a gathering place for members. At the end of the day, baby boomers’ efforts to pave the way for generations to follow are to be applauded. They are ready for community leaders to see that their active center evolves. Goers, doers and supporters are what every community needs. Retirees want to have fun, socialize and remain active to keep up with any family or community

issues that can arise that they so dutifully and willingly assist with. Notes to Know: Activity Center Office will be closed on Friday, Nov 4th due to the Stone Mountain trip on Saturday. On Sunday, Nov. 6 the ACPR 50+ will host a Veteran’s Reception after the Alex City Veterans program. Pigeon Forge travelers will leave on Sunday, Nov. 6 from the activity center parking-lot. Christmas Cheer committee meeting on Monday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. Free Thanksgiving Noon Luncheon on Nov. 16 - RSVP by Nov. 9. Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.

Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: Ready to Work is a FREE jobs skills training program offered at Central Alabama Community College Career Center. Classes meet Monday through Wednesday from

8:00 a.m. until noon. Completion of the program depends on the skill level of the individual. For more information contact Elaine Balint, instructor, at 256-215-4496 (leave message) or ebalint@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday--Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now

open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D.Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please email iamtransforms@ gmail.com or Call at 334-4406539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post

339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meets every third Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more informa-

tion contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. There is also a meeting on Tuesday at the Tallapoosa County Baptist Association from 10 a.m. to noon. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511. WEIGHT WATCHERS: The group meets each Monday evening in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church on Green Street in Alexander City. The Fellowship Hall is located behind the sanctuary. Registration is 5- 5:30 p.m. Meeting is 5:306 p.m. New members will want to stay after the meeting for a 15-minute Weight Watchers orientation.

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