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Council votes to sell property, strengthen grease ordinance By MITCH SNEED Editor

The former home of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will be sold to the highest bidder and changes are coming for many businesses, churches and daycares as changes were made to the city’s Grease Control Ordinance. The Alexander City City Council voted unanimously to seek sealed bids for the building and property located at the corner of Tallapoosa and Madison streets that served as the home of the Chamber for almost five decades. The building, which is roughly 2,600

square feet, and the adjoining property which includes parking lots is valued at about $170,000. “We did some research of 11 properties around that property and using what the prices were there per square foot, we came up with a reserve that would protect the city from a low offer,” Councilman Bobby Tapley said. The council voted to set the minimum bid at $150,000, but did not set a timetable for the advertisement that announces the seeking of offers from perspective buyers. “We looked and talked with department heads and there really wasn’t another use that the city had for

the property,” said Alexander City Community Development Director Al Jones. “There had been some people who had inquired to see if the city would be willing to sell it. So we felt like this would be the best way to handle it.” The council also approved the cleaning up of its grease ordinance to make it more understandable to people not as versed in sewer matters and added several new provisions. The three changes that will have the greatest impact include grease filter recommendations, a requirement for churches and childcare facilities to comply with the conditions of the ordi-

nance and a requirement for an alternate disposal method and maintenance must be performed at a 90-day minimum for outdoor traps, or at a 14-day minimum for indoor interceptors. Council President Tommy Spraggins said he has heard from several people about the requirement for churches and daycares, but officials said until they start researching what is out there, they are unsure of what the impact will be. In another land related items on Monday’s agenda, the council voted to donate property that is a parking lot on Joseph Street to the Lake Martin Area

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Michael Paul Ray of Tallassee has been indicted for seconddegree arson in the March fire of a Lafayette Street home in Dadeville. Ray was arrested Saturday and released on $7,500 bond. The Dadeville Police Department has been investigating the incident Paul

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Boys and Girls Club could return to Dadeville

Photos by Cliff Williams Saturday’s Oktoberfest at the Sportplex consisted of cotton candy and other food vendors, live entertainment from the Highway 280 bluegrass band, below, and more. Left, Emily Lumpkin, 3, of Alexander City enjoys some cotton candy at the festival.

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During the most recent meeting of the Dadeville City Council, Councilwoman Teneesha Goodman-Johnson brought up the topic of possibly bringing the Boys & Girls Club back to Dadeville. “There’s nothing for the kids to do,” Johnson said. “When I was growing up in Dadeville, there were different programs See CLUB • Page 3

After 15 years of service as a member of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education, board member Randy Anderson has officially resigned from his seat on the board. “Tonight marks the end of my 15th year serving on this board,” Anderson said. “All in all I believe the educational system in Tallapoosa County Anderson is better than it was 15 years ago. I have been privileged to be a part of these improvements.” In August, Anderson was selected to serve as secretary for the National Funeral Directors Association, effective Nov. 1. Anderson believed that a great deal of his time and effort would be needed in order to effectively serve his colleagues in the funeral home business, and said he was afraid this would mean he could not devote the same energy to the school board as in years past. “With that in mind, I hereby tender my resignation from the Tallapoosa County Board of Education effective on Oct. 31, See BOE • Page 3

Golf pro Witherington completes 100-hole golf marathon By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Just after 6 a.m. Monday, Stillwaters golf pro Gabby Witherington stepped out onto the Stillwaters golf course and teed off, beginning his second annual 100-hole golf marathon to raise money for the Lake Martin Area United Way. “I’m a little tired and sore, but I’m happy. We raised money for a good cause,” he said after completing his approximately five and a half rounds of golf Monday afternoon. When he began spreading the word about racing through 100 holes earlier this year, Witherington increased his fundraiser goal from last year’s total of $3,000 to $4,000. “I raised $4,450 this year, but I might still get another donation or two

before I turn the money in,” he said. “I’m very pleased with the turnout this year. It’s tremendous to go over my goal as much as I did.” With both Witherington’s golf marathon on Monday and the Downtown Showdown Fashion Show Thursday evening, Lake Martin Area United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller believed this would be one of the best fundraising weeks the United Way has ever had. “I want to thank all the people for supporting him,” she said. “It’s huge that he made his goal.” As he made his way around the golf course again and again, Witherington saw a great deal of support from not only the Stillwaters staff, but a number of others as well. Two of his staff

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since March 3 and getting the case ready to present to the grand jury. At the time of the incident, Police Chief David Barbour stated he believed the fire was not an accident. “It is believed by me the fire was intentionally set,” Barbour said in March. Personnel from the fire departments in Dadeville, Camp Hill and Jacksons Gap worked to put out the blaze. The rental home has since been repaired. The Dadeville Police Department was assisted in the investigation by the state fire marshal who helped determined the cause of the fire.

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hard, even though he refuses to get help to stop. Am I being overly sensitive to think he should stop smoking? I don’t think he is being fair to our children because of the potential of them having to watch another parent receive the same diagnosis. -- NEEDS MORAL SUPPORT DEAR NEEDS: You are not “overly sensitive.” People have been known to get cancer from secondhand smoke. Face it, you are married to an addict. Not only is he being unfair to the children, he is being unfair to you and himself. Because he’s unwilling to even try to quit, my advice is to insist that he do it outside and away from you. DEAR ABBY: A few days ago, my daughter had a sleepover at a friend’s house, and the girl’s dad broke my daughter’s eyeglasses by accidentally stepping on them.

He said he would pay for them. In the meantime, I glued them together. Fast forward to two days later, and our dog finished the job and broke the side that was still OK. Is the dad still responsible for paying or is he not, since my dog used the glasses as his chew toy? -BLIND AS BATS IN FLORIDA DEAR BLIND AS BATS: The man who stepped on your daughter’s glasses should pay to replace them as promised, and in the future, when those glasses are not on your daughter’s nose, they should be safely stored in their case and in a secure location! Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Pauline “Polly” Clanton 1932 - 2017 Pauline “Polly” Clanton, 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Polly was married to John T. Clanton for 64 years, with whom she had two children, both deceased. Polly leaves behind many cousins, nephews and nieces, and numerous lifelong friends. As a loving wife and mother, Pauline chose to be a fulltime homemaker and part-time cosmetologist. In her later years, Polly earned her Special Education degree from Auburn, and taught in Alexander City. A steadfast member of the Pine Grove/Camp Hill Baptist Church, Polly was a source of inspiration and humor for her church family and community. Her willingness to speak her mind, coupled with her insightful wit, made many enjoyable memories for her Sunday school class and visitors to her home. Polly’s charming personality extended to her irresistible cooking, which she gave freely to her church family and friends. Countless persons have been captivated by her cornbread and “Polly” beans in the fellowship hall, and at her kitchen table. Polly will be missed for many reasons by many people. A memorial service will be held at the Camp Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Camp Hill Baptist Church. For further information, contact George Hall by leaving a message at (334) 821-9484.

Mrs. Billie Smith Forbus Graveside funeral service for Mrs. Billie Smith Forbus, age 83, of Dadeville, Al. will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Dadeville City Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Sims officiating. The visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville. Mrs. Forbus was born on December 16, 1933 in Dadeville, AL and passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, Al. Mrs. Billie worked with Coke- Cola Company in Alexander City, AL, retired from ASCS office in Dadeville and the Bank of Dadeville. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and

friend and was loved by so many, and will truly be missed. Mrs. Forbus was survived by her daughter Helen Griffith; two grandson: Rob Griffith, James Griffith; one granddaughter: Megan Griffith. She is preceded in death by her husband Mr. James Robert Forbus of 62 years; parents Foreman Smith and Annie Louis Henderson Smith. Memorial message maybe sent to the Forbus family at alabamafuneralhomes.com Alabama Funeral Homes in Dadeville are in charge of the arrangements. www.alabamafuneralhomes.com

Patricia Nolen Neal 1952 - 2017 Funeral Service for Patricia Nolen Neal, 65, of Woodstock, Georgia, will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Bro. Tommy Strickland will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Neal passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1952 to Jessie Mac Nolen and Lurie Mae Nolen. She was a devoted Christian, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing the piano, spending time with family, cooking and reading. Her favorite past time was spending time with her grandchildren. She was a church pianist and children’s choir director for many years. She taught piano lessons and loved being with children. She is survived by her son, Brad (Melinda) Neal; daughter, Beth (Brandon) Catledge; grandchildren, Anna Neal, Nathan Neal, Samantha Catledge, and Luke Catledge; sistersin-law, Linda Neal Wood, Francesca Nolen; aunt, LaVenia Neal; uncles, Noal Cotney (Kathryn) and Lozal Cotney (Kathleen). She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. Neal, Jr.; parents; brothers, McWayne Nolen, and James Anon Nolen and sister-inlaw, Evie Nolen. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

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Mrs. Sybil Virginia Baker 1920 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mrs. Sybil Virginia Baker, 97, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Wayne Cowhick will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Baker passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on January 13, 1920 in Longleaf, Louisiana to Hadley Marvin Bailey and Sarah Virginia Bailey. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Baker enjoyed knitting afghans, baby afghans and spending time with her many grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, David W. Baker (Christie) of Alexander City and Johnny E. Baker of Alexander City; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Harlan Baker; six brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Children’s Harbor, 1 Our Children’s Highway, Alexander City, Al, 35010. 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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Wayne Smith also joined Witherington throughout the day. “The superintendent was there to cheer me on,” he said. “I have always

had great support from Stillwaters, but I also appreciate the support from Dadeville and Alexander City as well.” Fuller said it was great

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to know so many showed up to his marathon just to support him and keep him pushing through hole after hole along the way. “He truly represents what Team United is all about,” she said. Looking forward to next year, Witherington said he will be putting the calendar of events together in November and December. When scheduling events for the 2018 key golfing season, he said the plans were to end the season with the third annual 100-hole marathon. “I want it to be the final event so the season can end on a high note,” Witherington said. Witherington said he welcomed more support from the residents of Stillwaters and communities around the lake, and would also welcome ideas from others on ways to make his marathon even better. “If anyone has any thoughts or creative ways to improve this, I would welcome the input,” he said. “I always love to play golf, but it was great to see everyone out there. I appreciate all the support I got.”

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Council Economic Development Authority. The property will be made available to Korens for employee parking, a auto parts manufacturer that has now grown to more than 40 employees. By 6-0 votes, the council also approved: • A resolution authorizing filing of applications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by the Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) on behalf of the City of Alexander City, Alabama, a member city of AMEA, for waivers under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) from purchase requirements for qualifying facilities and adopting

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rules for compliance with FERC’S PURPA Regulations. • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute any and all agreements with Pure Technologies for the Christian Creek / Dobbs for a Condition Assessment (Smartball). The budget had to be amended and the cost is expected to be about $200,000 • A resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Tallapoosa County NonUrbanized Area Public Transportation Program (ARISE, INC.) for inkind services for FY 2018. The move gives Arise about $16,000 in services which allows

them to apply for additional grants. • A resolution setting Nov. 20 for a public hearing to rezone Parcel No. 62-12-02-09-4-001006.000. This property is owned by Raymond Moncrief and is located on Highway 63 South. The owner is seeking a change from reserve residential to light industrial zoning. • A resolution to set a public hearing on May 20 rezone Parcel No. 62-06-09-30-2-001008.000. The property is located at 4246 Coley Creek Road and Alex City Grading is seeking to from reserve residential to light industrial zoning. • A request to approve the Annual Holiday

Club being offered at the rec center, but they’re not there anymore.” The city has had a Boys & Girls Club in the past, but it closed a few years ago due to having to compete with other after-school programs. Since then, these organizations have ceased their own operations, leaving the youth of Dadeville without a group they can be a part of after school each day. “The children are our future. If we can get more involved with our kids as a community, they’re better off,” Johnson said. Executive Director for the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area Melissa Reynolds listed off some of the things needed in order to get one started up in Dadeville again. “We would need to have a meeting with the city,” Reynolds said. “Two of the main things we would need from the city would be a building with utilities provided and funding.” Even though there are certain concerns with getting a new Boys & Girls Club started in Dadeville,

Market located in the Fellowship Hall at Alex City United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 16, 2017, and to waive the event fee and business license fee for vendors. • Allowing an application for a Aging Services Grant from the Alabama Regional Commission. • Allowing the city to apply for a grant to replace aging lighting at the T.C. Russell Airport. The grant would seek about $700,000 and the city would only be responsible for about $35,000 in matching funds. • Mayor Jim Nabors announced plays for a proclamation for Housing America Month 2017.

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Johnson believed the support for this group is there and is very strong. “I have been trying to reach out to different people around town to make sure they are behind this,” Johnson said. “So far, I have heard nothing but positive reactions to this.” Some of the people Johnson has been talking with regarding this includes Lamont Shaw and several members of Kingz United, who have told her they are willing to do whatever they can to help her get this group going. Johnson said she has not yet formed a detailed timetable for getting the group up and running, but said she would like to have the group started by March 2018, with the ultimate goal of having a place the youth of Dadeville can go after they leave school and be around positive role models they may or may not have at home. “If you get the young people involved, they’ll be on the right path to being good, productive citizens,” she said. “We want to

put them on the right road. We want to be an example for them.” Reynolds echoed Johnson’s sentiments, believing there was a definite need, but definite support, for a group in Dadeville. “They had a large group of kids. The interest is always there,” she said. “We’re always willing to help children. We’re here for the community and the children in the community.” Johnson invited anyone who was interested in helping to support her efforts, either financially or volunteering their time, to contact her. “My phone number is in the paper, but if someone doesn’t want to call me, they can find me on Facebook,” she said. With the steadfast drive of Johnson and the support of individuals and groups in the community, it may only be a matter of time before Dadeville once again has a Boys & Girls Club group open to the city’s youth. “It’s going to take a community effort,” Johnson said. “It’s going to take all of us.”

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BOE 2017,” he said. “Even though I am leaving this seat, I will continue to support and advocate for education in Tallapoosa County. I was educated in this system, taught for nine years in this system, have a son who teaches in the system, and a son who is a student in this system.” Other board members weighed in on Anderson’s resignation, thanking him for all the hard work he put in to the system. “It has really been a pleasure serving with you,” Board Member Matilda WoodyardHamilton said. “We’ve not always seen eye to eye, but I know you always were thinking about the students and had their best interests at heart,” Board Chairman Martin Johnson said. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education also took action on the following business: • Minutes from the Sept. 13 meeting and an expulsion hearing on Oct. 3 were approved. • Superintendent Joe Windle and the board recognized six members of the Horseshoe Bend FCCLA for their achievements at the National FCCLA Convention earlier in the year. “It’s one thing to get to the top, it’s another thing to stay at the top,” Windle said of the group regularly sending students to the national convention. • Motions were passed to recognize Oct. 23-27 as Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 16-20 as School Bus Safety Week and the month of October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, National Principals Month, and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “You all are just wonderful people. You’ve got your students’ best interests at heart,” Hamilton said as the board recognized the principals. • Board members Hamilton, Johnson and Carla Talton were recognized for their achievements of further study through the Alabama Association of School Boards Member Academy.

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• An out-of-district placement petition for a student currently attending Reeltown High School to attend Dadeville High School was approved by the board. • A contract renewal for fuel for the county school buses with Petroleum Purchasing, Inc. was approved. • Eleven Purchase Service Agreements for instructional aides, Saturday program teachers and an intervention teacher were approved. • The board approved hiring Autumn Veasey as a teacher at Reeltown Elementary School, effective Nov. 1, filling the opening left by the passing of third-grade teacher Lia Spain. • The board approved the transfer of LaTonja Henderson from teacher at Reeltown Elementary to a Library Media Specialist at Reeltown Elementary. • Seven out-of-state trips for students were approved, including students going to the National FFA Convention, the FFA Sunbelt Agricultural Expo and the Horseshoe Bend majorettes taking part in the Citrus Bowl festivities in Orlando. • A revision to Board Policy 1.10, regarding the vision, mission and beliefs of the school system was approved. • A motion to approve the state adopted textbook list was approved. • The board approved the nomination of Hamilton as its delegate to the Alabama Association of School Boards Assembly in December, with Michael Carter selected as the alternate. The board also nominated Mary Hooks from Macon County to serve as the District Four Representative on the AASB. • A motion to pay the September bills was approved, as was the monthly financial report. The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will hold their special annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education Building.

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lexander City is like so many small cities across the country that has gone through tremendous change over the last decade or so. There has been a changing landscape from one dominant employer and the ensuing struggle to recruit new business and industry. There has been a shift in business strategy where traffic patterns have changed from being downtown driven to much of the retail moving to the highway, like our own Highway 280. One thing that happens in a lot of places going through similar changes is that tradition and history are lost in the shuffle. Fortunately here, we have a group of people who have been working hard to preserve important pieces of our city’s history. Saturday the Outlook featured the effort to restore historic business signs and what are called ghost murals in town. We had done short stories and pictures of them individually, but when they were all packaged together, it was remarkable to see the luster that was returned through this project. MainStreet Alexander City, with folks like Virgil Roberts, Larkin Radney and Richard Wagoner driving the boat, our downtown area now has six colorful murals. Five of those harken back to yesteryear and restore signs or advertising that was almost lost forever to the weather and multiple coats of paint. It took vision to see the importance of these pieces and they were able to get these done without spending taxpayer funds to do it. In order to finance this undertaking, MainStreet solicited donations from a number of individuals, which raised about half of the necessary funds for the project. A matching fund from the Adelia McConnell Russell Foundation provided the remainder. The group researched the projects carefully to make sure that they were historically accurate. Now visitors can marvel at the Chero-Cola mural in the alleyway behind city hall, the Barton’s Wholesale and Retail advertisement on the back of the Carlisle Drugs building, the Radney Brothers Furniture sign on the United Way building before wrapping up with the Coca-Cola murals on Wheeler Street and the United Way building. We know there are always skeptics, but it’s hard not to like what you see when you take a gander at any of these pieces. We applaud all those who had a hand in this project. You all have assured that while we are working to get where we are going as a city, we will always know where we’ve been.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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huck (Senate Minority Leader Schumer) and Nancy (House Minority Leader Pelosi) called Trump’s latest move to undo one of many Obamacare faux pas “a spiteful act of vast, pointless sabotage.” Democrats and progressives alike claimed myriad maladies resulting from Trump’s not paying subsidies to insurance companies. Way back in 2010, Democrats failed to add recurring “cost sharing” payments to insurance companies that help cover deductibles or co-pays for customers below 250 percent of poverty level. Obamacare made these payments contingent on an annual appropriation, and Congress stopped appropriating these subsidies in 2014. As long as Obama was in the White House, Democrats did not have to worry about sending billions of dollars to their favorite insurance companies. In a Constitution-be-damned move, the former president said, “Don’t worry about it! I have a pen!” And, Obama ordered federal expenditures that had not been appropriated by Congress! In a move that surprised no one, early Friday morning Trump tweeted, “The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding” and “subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped.” Actually, Trump had forewarned this move way back on July 29 in a tweet: “If a new HealthCare Bill is not approved quickly, BAILOUTS for Insurance Companies and BAILOUTS for Members of Congress will end very soon!”

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Eric Hargan, Health and Human Services Acting Secretary, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma explained Obama’s constitutional ineptness in a statement last week: “The Obama Administration unfortunately went ahead and made CSR payments to insurance companies after requesting — but never ultimately receiving — an appropriation from Congress as required by law. In 2014, the House of Representatives was forced to sue the previous Administration to stop this unconstitutional executive action. In 2016, a federal court ruled that the Administration had circumvented the appropriations process, and was unlawfully using unappropriated money to fund reimbursements due to insurers.” By the way, subsidies to members of Congress were not in Obamacare either. What will Chuck and Nancy do if Trump stops their “cost-sharing” payments? President Trump, in moves reminiscent of President Obama, has been using his own pen to reverse many of the penned actions of his predecessor. Last week Trump also asked federal agencies to loosen rules so associations and other groups could offer insurance

plans, allow short-term plans and allow sales of health plans across state lines. These moves will have little if any effect this year. Obamacare has been a disaster in America’s medical communities. Health insurance rates have skyrocketed. Obamacare exchanges have no competition in one-third of American counties. The Democrats’ unilateral plan to force every American to purchase an expensive health insurance plan, or pay the tax man for not complying with the federal mandate is imploding just as predicted from the beginning. One would hope that Trump’s unilateral “pen” actions would spur the knuckleheads on Capitol Hill to giddy up. Democrats created the Obamacare monster. John Roberts’ Supreme Court kept it alive. And, the Republican establishment should be sued for malpractice for failing to heal it or kill it. They are all the problems. Finally, I agree top onepercenters should pay 100 percent of their annual incomes in taxes. This act alone would give NFL kneelers, career politicians and media elite real reasons to go into hyperbolic hissy fits! Americans are tired of fake reality shows. Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, MS. You may contact him at PJandMe2@gmail.com, or interact with him on the Clarion-Ledger website http:// www.clarionledger.com/story/ opinion

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Dear Editor, Yes we are living in perilous times. Is it not getting scary? Think so. Could it be at a big football game, an outdoor concert, indoor concert, a church, a mall or just about anywhere. Seems it doesn’t matter anymore. To me it is ever hard to believe these terrible things are happening everywhere. I will never believe most of the people who do these wicked, evil, devil, drug possessed that they think this

makes them a martyr. No way. It gets a person to the point of not wanting to go anywhere, watch much on TV as truly not much worthwhile to watch on TV. It seems the uglier it is the better folks like it. Scared for our kids to go to school, daycares, even go to church. Honest to God it is hard for me to fathom someone just killing a person. Persons of ‘Hell’ don’t fear God? Apparently they don’t care about anything even life. Oh, but there is a hereafter. However, most of these evil, wicked, satanic people kill

themselves. It saves the law the trouble. The ones of us left with sane minds sure need to pray for all concerned as I feel it will only get worse. We need to ever pray for the wicked, God’s will to be done. Please pray. It’s not that hard for it could happen anywhere at any time. The Bible says “We aren’t promised tomorrow.” May God bless America and the world. Margret Aldridge Dadeville

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Dear Editor, The article which you wrote and printed in The Outlook on Oct. 7 told plainly that you participate in and are in favor of gambling. So be it. However, what I concluded about the article is that you are not in favor of enforcing the law. Is it true that the Attorney General of the State of Alabama should not enforce the law? If a law is flawed or in some way deals unfairly with innocent people, then the law should be changed through a legislative process and/or by a vote of the people. In the meantime, a law should be enforced fairly and effectively. The taxpayers of Alexander

City pay the salaries of those in our local police force. Should they enforce the law about domestic abuse, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, burglary and drug use? Surely you want to live in a city where police perform their services with taxpayer money. The taxpayers of Alabama pay the salaries of state troopers. Should they enforce the “rules of the road” for the safety of travelers? They prevent many tragic accidents by their dependable, skilled efforts. The taxpayers pay the salaries of the county District Attorney and his staff. Is he right in prosecuting those charged with crimes and seeking justice for all those who are victims of

and those accused of crimes? A civilized society needs those who “uphold the law.” Evidently you do not like for the Attorney General to do his task, which is to see that those presently providing illegal gambling venues should be stopped. Surely you do not favor “selective” law enforcement. That is: “don’t bother some matters that I favor.” A drug dealer could make the same claim. I believe that tax money is well spent to provide for and support men and women whose calling and capabilities enable us to live in a law-abiding society. Bill Middlebrooks Alexander City

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RETIREES MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) will meet Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program will be

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A special Wine Expo to benefit the Lake Martin Animal Shelter will be held at Emporium Wine in downtown Alexander City at 128 Calhoun Street beginning from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. Tickets are available from LMAS, 2502 Sugar Creek Road (behind the National Guard Armory) and at Emporium Wine. For more information about LMAS, contact Mia Chandler at the shelter by calling 256-234-5533. From left are to right Paula McCollum, Oakley, Mia Chandler and Henry Foy.

Thursday, October 19

FASHION SHOW: The Lake Martin Area United Way Downtown Showdown Fashion Show will be Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 and VIP tables are $500 and include Cajun cuisine, beer, wine and a silent auction. DOYLE LAWSON: Alexander City Arts is hosting Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell Auditorium. They have over 40 albums to their credit with multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award Nominations. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. Students and children under 12 are free.

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JEWELRY SALE: The Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessory sale will be Thursday, Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Russell Medical Center Community Room. Proceeds benefit the Russell Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.

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COUNTRY STORE: Goodwater Healthcare will be having its annual “Country Store” on Friday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. There will be door wreaths for Christmas, sports teams and seasonal, other Christmas items, arts and crafts, homemade cakes and pies, jewelry and homemade jellies. As always, we will have our fried bologna sandwiches and hoop cheese! All proceeds benefit the resident activity fund. Come and join in the fun, see old friends, make new ones and enjoy the hospitality! The event is located in the Chapman Family Home attached to the nursing facility at 16 Jones Hill Rd, in Goodwater, Alabama. For more information, please call 256-839-6711.

Saturday, October 21

STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. HOMECOMING: The Mountain Community Homecoming will be Oct. 21 at the Bethany Church Mountain Community Center starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share for lunch. If you have any family pictures, please bring to share with everyone. The community center is at Clay County Road 49 in the Mountain community north of New Site. For more information call Velera Oliver at 256-234-2935 or Jim Branch at 256-252-9266. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. until 2

p.m. Refreshments are also available. YARD SALE: M&M Kids of Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a free yard sale at the church Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. to noon. The church is located on Highway 22 East just past Abernathy Feed.

Sunday, October 22

MEN’S DAY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP in Kellyton is hosting a Men’s Day Program Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Kirkey Jr. Pastor of Bread of Life is Elder Neverland Tuck. For more information call Prophetess Alisa Norris at 256329-8674 or 256-496-0189. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waverly is celebrating its 148th Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 22. Guest minister will be Rev. Terry Magby on New Mt. Sellers Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor Mt. Olive. FOUNDERS DAY: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court is celebrating its 18th Annual Founder’s Day Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Rev. Dr. Ronnie White of Word of God Community Church in Talladega. Pastor of GAP Fellowship Church is Lou and Marilyn Benson. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bradford United Methodist Church is hosting its annual homecoming celebration Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a fellowship meal. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tommy Gillum with special music by “The Wilkes.”

Monday, October 23

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversio will present “Hot Topic of the Day” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.

Thursday, October 26

DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432. SENIOR RX: Deborah Jones will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to speak to seniors to see if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications. For an appointment time, call 1800361-1636 or 256-761-3575.

Saturday, October 28

TOUGH TEN: The Auburn-Opelika Running and Track Association (AORTA) is hosting the 18th Annual Tough Ten/Tough Two Race Saturday,

Oct. 28 in Auburn. There are multiple division for awards. To register go to auburnrunning. org or runsignup.com/race/al/auburn/ aortatoughtentoughtwo. CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a cancer awareness luncheon Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker will be RuPearl Sharp of Fayetteville, Georgia. The pastor is Edward Milner. The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted with proceeds going to Cancer Treatment Center of America Newnan Hospital. FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center will be hosting Farm Day Oct. 28. See old farm equipment, the train man Robert Pearson and Ms. Kay Cheshire will be in the history room. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. Admission is $2 per car and vendors are $20 per booth. CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting its annual Cancer Awareness Program Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Cheryl Ransaw with guest choir Kellyton Chapel and guest praise team from Miracle Baptist Church. The pastor is Roosevelt Gregory. CAR SHOW: The 12th Annual Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Car and Motorcycle Show is Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1784 Elkahatchee Road. It is hosted by the BillHicols Chapter 13 DAV and Auxillary Unit. Participant registration fee is $15. There will be food available for purchase, door prizes, money tree and live entertainment. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Five free Bingo cards to the first 10 kids age 10 and under. Game prizes and door prizes. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips and soft drinks.

Sunday, October 29

SINGING: Bay Pines Baptist Church is hosting a singing featuring the Shadrix’s Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kendrick Baptist Church at 5152 Highway 9 in Nixburg will be hosting homecoming services Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be “The Dyes” with preaching and a covered dish lunch to follow.

Wednesday, November 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday November 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. The local VFW will have a Veterans recognition program.

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Retired housing authority exec receives Lifetime Achievement Award STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Retired Alexander City Housing Authority (ACHA) Executive Director, John V. Nolen, was recently honored at the 2017 Annual Convention of the Alabama Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities (AAHRA) when he was presented the AAHRA Charles R. (Bob) Neill Lifetime Achievement Award in appreciation and recognition of his strong commitment to help lowincome residents during his career that span over four decades. Following his graduation from the University of Alabama in 1970, Nolen worked for a short period in Washington, D.C. under former U.S. Representative George Andrews and began his housing career in 1971 as a Housing Counseling Advisor with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Jackson, Mississippi. Although he enjoyed his work at HUD, he desired to be directly involved with housing on a local level, so in late 1978, he left HUD and moved back to his hometown of Alexander City and was hired as the Executive Director of the city’s housing authority where he successfully served for 34 years until his retirement in September

2012. During his tenure with the Alexander City Housing Authority, he was responsible for several projects that enhanced the local community and strengthened the Agency’s mission of providing decent, safe, and affordable housing. His many achievements not only made an impact locally, but also throughout the state, region, and nation as he actively participated in and was recognized for his significant contributions in addressing housing and community development needs. He was also an effective and influential voice at HUD and on Capitol Hill and is highly regarded by his housing industry peers. Local representatives on hand for the presentation at the event were Skipper Worthy, Chairman of the ACHA Board of Commissioners; Donna Gabel, ACHA Executive Director; John Nolen and his wife, Jenny and Mark Tuggle, ViceChairman of the ACHA Board of Commissioners. The Alexander City Housing Authority manages 477 public housing units in Alexander City; 40 units in Goodwater; and 265 housSubmitted / The Outlook ing choice vouchers in Tallapoosa On hand for the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to John Nolen were from left Skipper County, assisting approximately 1,500 people or about 10 percent of Worthy, Chairman of the ACHA Board of Commissioners; Donna Gabel, ACHA Executive Director; Nolen and his wife, Jenny and Mark Tuggle, Vice-Chairman of the ACHA Board of Commissioners. the area population.

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Outlook Athlete of the Week LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Upsets of Alabama just don’t happen L

ast Saturday was an example of why college football keeps us all on our toes. The whole weekend featured exactly zero top-25 matchups which we assumed meant a relatively boring slate of games. But when it comes to college football, the weekend is never boring. There are always upsets. Time and time again, some highly favored, immovable juggernaut is defeated by a typically very-resistible force. All ranked teams take one on the chin from some random, unranked cupcake. That is, all teams except Alabama. Consider this fact for a moment: Wisconsin has not lost to an unranked foe in 19 straight meetings. That’s pretty strong and good for second place behind the Tide. Now, what if I told you Alabama had not lost to a team outside of the top 25 in 35 straight games? That’s absolutely incredible, right? Well, double that number and add one and that’s the actual number of games UA has played against unranked teams without a loss. Seventy-one times. The all-time record is only 73. ‘Bama should be one away from tying that mark after assuredly finishing off Butch Jones’ career at Tennessee this coming Saturday. In an era of parity and scholarship reductions and multiple transfers, etc., etc., Nick Saban is able to wade through the deceptively dangerous waters of facing “easy to overlook” opponents. Of all of the great coach’s accomplishments, that stat may be the most impressive of all. Heck, I can’t even text “OK, sounds good” in reply to my wife without using spell check every other time! Really, who doesn’t have a bad day on occasion? Clemson, Washington State, Washington and Auburn all did last Saturday — and that’s just in the top ten. Oklahoma lost as a 30-point favorite two weeks ago. That same Sooner team upset highly favored Ohio State in September. Troy just beat LSU in the same place Auburn lost to them! Upsets are pretty dang normal all over the country. They are a big part of the game — just not in Tuscaloosa. Eventually, it will happen though. Some sneaky bunch will catch Alabama looking ahead during an 11 a.m. kickoff. A muffed punt here and an injury there will have the Tide on the wrong end of the score for sure. An upset of Alabama is in college football’s future. It will definitely ultimately happen. I just don’t see it happening any time soon. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

Tuck is ‘heart’ of Benjamin Russell’s defense By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

JADEN TUCK, BENJAMIN RUSSELL

With two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck for an uncle, you could say football is in Jaden Tuck’s blood. But while Justin was a stud defensive end playing for Central Coosa, Justin Tuck has become a standout outside linebacker for the Benjamin Russell Wildcats. He had a slew of tackles in BRHS’ victory over Minor, plus the game-winning twopoint conversion stop, and he is the Outlook Athlete of the Week. “Watching it on film, that was just a great hustle play, and that’s what winners do,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “He came all the way from the other side of the field. (BRHS cornerback Jimmiel) Harrison came in front of him, and Tuck came from the side, which prevented him from getting in. That took determination. It would’ve been easy just to watch that throw, but he made that play and that’s what good players do. He’s

Grade and position: Senior outside linebacker Measurements: 6-foot-3, 200 pounds Parents: Christale Tuck and Kendall Thomas Other interests: Jaden is also a bowhunter. Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers Athlete most admired: Jaylon Smith, a former linebacker for the University of Notre Dame and the Dallas Cowboys. Statistics: Tuck had the game-winning two-point conversion stop against Minor. done that all year.” Tuck has been playing football since he was in middle school, and has played all over the field. He started at wide receiver, then moved to safety when he got to high school. It wasn’t until last year Tuck started at outside linebacker. Recently, he’s been under a whole new set of pressures, as sidekick Benjamin Hendrix has been out with an injury, therefore Tuck has taken on an even larger leadership role. “It’s been hard because he’s the brains of the defense,” Tuck said. “He gets everyone lined up. I’m more of the heart guy, so trying to get everyone lined up puts more pressure on

me and Isaiah (Holloway, who has taken over for Hendrix). It’s been harder because Benjamin and I had a system where I would call out what I see on my side, and he can check wherever we need to be.” But Horn said Tuck has done just fine with more responsibility. “He’s done a great job,” Horn said. “He’s called a lot of our defensive signals with Ben out. It’s harder as from the outside linebacker position to make the calls, but he’s been doing a great job with it.” Not only is Tuck trying to help Benjamin Russell have a great season overall, he’s also in the midst of his senior year and he’s

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going through the recruiting process. Tuck already has a couple offers from a few Division II schools, but he’s keeping his options open and hoping for an even bigger offer to come along. And although the Wildcats didn’t have their best game of the year in last week’s 15-14 win against Minor, Tuck continued to have highlight-worthy plays. “I just kept my energy up,” Tuck said. “We had an off game; I don’t know if we lost focus or it was a lack of preparation, but somebody had to keep the energy up. I feel like I put myself in position to make plays to help us get the win.”

Lyman Ward suffers 55-22 loss STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Despite putting together another fantastic passing performance, Lyman Ward Military Academy’s rushing attack was stuck in the mud on Friday night, and that was the biggest difference in a 55-22 loss to Ezekial Academy. Garret Davison was once again on fire from the quarterback position for the Fighting Rangers (1-5). He finished the night 17-for-29 with 256 yards and three touchdowns. All three of his scoring plays went to Jerry Bosworth, who collected 181 yards on nine receptions. Other top receivers were Joseph Reese, who had five catches totaling 56 yards, and Zachary Faqua, who finished with three catches for 19 yards. But Lyman Ward’s ground game managed only five yards on 21 carries. Ezekial, on the other hand, had 180 passing yards to go along with 233 rushing. The Knights got rushing touchdowns from Matthias Smith, Brennen Knighten and Griffin White, and quarterback Seth Johnson completed scoring passes to Chris Carter twice and Jerrell Smith once. Maxwell Webb was the star of the show defensively for Lyman Ward, completing nine tackles, including six solos and one for a loss. Sawyer Ray had six tackles, and Christopher Owens and Michael Rogers each had three.

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Lyman Ward’s Christopher Owens runs against Peoples Baptist earlier this season.

Cunigan takes 5th at Warhawk Challenge

Lance Cunigan put up another stellar performance for Benjamin Russell’s cross country team during Saturday’s Warhawk Challenge at AUM. Cunigan edged out Auburn’s Cole Arrington by less than a second. Cunigan finished in a time of 17:13.48. Layton Bradford was the next-best competitor for BRHS, taking 103rd in 21:34.02. Horseshoe Bend’s top runner was freshman Grady James, who clocked in at 22:12.22 for 127th place out of 249 competitors. On the girls side, Ashley Walker had a fine finish for the Wildcats. She placed 62nd, crossing the finish line in 26:20.76. Abigale Sims also squeezed into the top 100, captured 99th place in 28:55.35. Horseshoe Bend’s top female finisher was Jackie McCord, who clocked in at 31:02.41 for 119th place. Last weekend, Lance Cunigan had a great time at the Jesse Owens Classic, featuring some of the best runners in the state. He clocked in at 16:53.92, which was good enough for 50th out of more than 300 runners.

Registration open for trapping workshops

Registration is now open for trapping workshops administered by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Workshops are scheduled for both youth and adults, and are offered as a cooperative project

between ADCNR, the Alabama Trappers and Predator Control Association, USDA Wildlife Services and Safari Club International. The educational workshops will provide instruction on the historical aspects of trapping, biological information about furbearers and furbearer management and proper techniques of using trapping as a sound wildlife management tool. All workshops are limited to 25 participants. The youth workshops are recommended for ages 7 and up and are free. Youth ages 7 through 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Youth over 16 are not required to have an adult present, but it is recommended. Adult Workshops • November 11-12, 2017, Hamilton, Ala. (Marion County) • February 24-25, 2018, Southern Sportsman Lodge (Lowndes County) Youth Workshops • November 4-5, 2017, Pell City (St. Clair County) • December 1-3, 2017, Red Bay (Franklin County) • December 9-10, 2017, Citronelle, AL (Mobile County) • December 15-17, 2017, Geneva State Forest (Geneva County) • December 29-31, 2017, Greensboro, Ala. (Hale County) • January 19-21, 2018, Scottsboro, Ala. (Jackson County) • February 16-18, 2018, Spanish Fort, Ala (Baldwin County) With one exception, registration is free and available online at www. outdooralabama.com. A registration fee is associated with the adult workshop in Lowndes County to cover food and lodging.