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Outdoor burn ban still in effect

By MITCH SNEED Editor

While most of the state, including Tallapoosa County, are under a total outdoor burning ban, Alexander City Fire Department officials say that many either haven’t gotten the word or are ignoring the directive that was issued earlier this month by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley. Capt. Craig Clark who serves as the department’s fire marshal said that over the weekend firefighters responded to five calls of outside burning in the area,

one of which turned into a small brush fire. “I know it has been in the paper and on television, but some of the people said they didn’t know about the ban,” Clark said. “This means that no outside burning at all is allowed, in containers or otherwise. That means no trash fires, burning leaves or anything of that nature. It is so dry that even the smallest spark or ember can lead to a brush or wildfire.” Clark said that people should be especially careful in the extreme dry condi-

our state is posing a serious threat for wildfires,” Bentley said in a released statement. “The continued lack of rain combined with low relative humidity and strong winds are putting several counties at a very high risk. This declaration is meant to prevent unnecessary burning, reducing the chance of avoidable fires.” The No Burn Order affects the following counties which have been upgraded from the previously-issued Fire Alert: Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun,

tions. A discarded lit cigarette can ignite dry grass or leaves and spread flames quickly. “There are places on Highway 280 where that very thing has happened,” Clark said. “So don’t throw out burning cigarettes at all. Use an ashtray and don’t take a chance.” Bentley announced the “No Burn Order” prohibiting all outdoor burning for 46 counties in north and central Alabama on Oct. 12. “The current drought condition in

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Leaders to hold discussion on Amendment 2 today at Wind Creek

Beware of ACRS door-to-door fundraiser

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A question and answer session regarding a constitutional amendment that could impact the future of Alabama State Parks will be held today at Wind Creek State Park beginning at 10 a.m. Alabama State Parks Director Greg Lein, Alabama State Parks Partners Coalition Chair Philip Darden and Alexander City Chamber of Commerce CEO Ed Collari will be on hand to discuss Amendment 2, a measure that is on the ballot in the Nov. 8 that is designed to protect the park system’s funding. Since 2012, Alabama’s State Parks saw $15 million transferred from their budget to the Alabama General Fund, to fund other government agencies. Amendment 2 will ensure that guest fees from the parks stay where they belong, within our beautiful state parks. “Alabama’s State Parks have seen millions of dollars drained from their budget over the last five years,” said Philip Darden, Alabama Parks Partners chair. “If the parks funding is not protected, Alabamians can expect more park closures. Amendment 2 will ensure money spent at the parks, is used only to maintain our beautiful parks system.” Parks supporters and members of the media are invited to join Alexander City

MainStreet Alexander City Director Richard Wagoner. “Seeing how the day unfolded and talking with businesses and other people downtown, it goes to show that if you give people something to do, people will come. Not only that, but they will also stay and visit the businesses if they participate.” The event featured vendors set up on sidewalks, the items for Chairish Alexander City on display, horse-drawn wagon rides

This week Alexander City Police Department has had several calls from residents who say they were approached at their home by people seeking donations for the Alex City Rescue Squad. Alex City Rescue Squad President Ken Cowart said residents should beware. “We don’t do any soliciting at all,” said Cowart. “We are a United Way Agency and if people would like to give, we ask that they give to United Way,” Cowart said. “When we have a need, we address that directly and we have been blessed to have several people who have really helped us over the years. “But if someone is knocking on your door and asking you for money, I can assure you that it is no one affiliated with our group.” Founded after a drowning on Lake Martin in 1959, the Alex City Rescue Squad is a non-profit, all-volunteer search, rescue and recovery group that assists police, sheriff and fire

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A team of Clydesdales from Russell Lands pull a wagon full of visitors to the MainStreet Alexander City Fall Festival through the downtown streets. The rides were just part of many activities Saturday that drew visitors to downtown Alexander City.

POSTCARD PERFECT MainStreet Fall Festival a huge success By MITCH SNEED Editor

Organizers of Saturday’s MainStreet Alexander City Fall Festival couldn’t have drawn up a better day than what emerged if they had tried. Perfect weather, a healthy sized crowd, plenty of vendors, games and activities made for an event that had people buzzing through the downtown area from early in the morning until early afternoon. “It really was a perfect day,” said

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Saturday’s Drug Take-Back Event drew a large turnout and again took in more than 100 pounds on unwanted drugs. According to Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force Investigator Chad Jones, nearly 100 area residents participated in the event held at Walgreens in Alexander City. Participants brought 175.5 pounds of unused, unwanted and out of date drug items to the event. “Saturday turned out to be a great day, the response was overwhelming for Alex City,” Jones said. “We had a steady stream of people all day and we are glad that so many people took advantage of the program. Not only does it help us in making sure these

drugs don’t end up in the wrong hands, but it is also great for the environment.” Jones said that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem and investigators are seeing teens who locate drugs that have been forgotten in medicine cabinets as well as burglars who actually target drugs like pain killers and drugs like OxyContin, Ritalin or Adderall and even things like powerful cough medications. The event was sponsored by the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department, Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Drug Enforcement Agency, Alexander City Police Department and Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. Jones said that the items collected See DRUG • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I’m a 20-yearold college student and have had a job at the same retail store for two years. A few weeks ago, a mother walked in holding a baby that appeared to be about 6 months old. The first thing I noticed was that he had numerous bruises. There were pronounced bruises under both eyes, another large one on his temple, and several more visible on his arms and legs. I have heard horror stories about parents whose infants have a medical condition that causes them to bruise easily, but the parents are accused of child abuse. This mother seemed attentive to her baby, and I saw nothing in her behavior to make me think her child was in any danger. I didn’t say anything, but I keep wondering if I should have called the police or informed my manager. I’ve been telling myself that there may have been an innocent explanation for the child’s injuries, but I don’t know if I screwed up. I didn’t want to meddle, and now I’m worried the baby might be suffering because I didn’t speak up.

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Any advice on what I should have done/should do in the future would be appreciated. -- SECOND THOUGHTS IN KANSAS DEAR SECOND THOUGHTS: Because you were unsure about what to do, you should have written down the woman’s license number, if possible, and alerted the store manager so the matter could be handled according to store policy. However, if no policy is in place, you could have contacted Childhelp.org for guidance. It offers prevention, intervention and treatment programs and has helped more than 10 million children at risk or in trouble. Childhelp.org has a national tollfree hotline: 800-422-4453. DEAR ABBY: What is the

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Funeral Services for Jewel Strickland Lowery will be Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Wrights Funeral Home at 131 Mason Street with Rev. Jim Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Weogufka, AL. Mrs. Lowery passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born May 2, 1928 to Arthur Aden Strickland and Lesley Irene Bentley. Jewel loved to cook and go fishing. She was known in the family as everyone’s Mom and she helped take care of lots of family members when they were sick. She could make the best chicken & dumplins, chocolate Texas sheet cake and coconut cake.

Mrs. Dale Jamie Thrower 1961 - 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Dale Jamie Thrower, 54, of Daviston, Alabama, was Monday, October 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Ken Griffith officiated. Burial followed in the Bethlehem-New Salem. The family received friends on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Alexander “Al” M. Balint, III 1945 - 2016 Alexander “Al” M. Balint, III, 71, of Alexander City, Alabama passed away on October 23, 2016 at Brookwood Baptist Health. A service to celebrate Al’s life will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Gerald Hallmark and Dr. Steve King will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 4:00

p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Al was born in Albany, New York on July 17, 1945 to Alexander Balint, Jr. and Emma Donovan Balint. He spent his early years in Metuchen, New Jersey and relocated to Alabama in 1978 with his company, Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co. He shared his artistic skills and craft with others while working as a wood pattern maker at Robinson Foundry/Robinson Iron for 29 years until he retired in 2007. Al is survived by his

wife of 34 years, Elaine A. Balint, their daughter Cindy, and “little buddy” Max, his beloved Shih-Tzu. He is also survived by son John Balint, daughters Michelle Galloway and Alexis Hodge, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al had a true zest for life and lived every day to its fullest. He loved to spend time with his family and friends telling stories and jokes. To know him was to love him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can

be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the CCU staff at Brookwood Baptist Health for their care and compassion during Al’s final days. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

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her own day care for many years. She loved her family very much and was happiest when her family was together. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Elbert L.M. Johnson, Jr. of Alexander City; sons, Rodney Johnson (Sherry) of Alexander City, Mark Johnson (Tracy) of Alexander City, Tim Johnson (Renea) of Alexander City; daughter, JoAnn Colley (Randy) of Alexander City; brother, James Carpenter (Teressa) of Alexander City; twenty grandchildren; and fifteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

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She is survived by: Niece, Janice (Dan) Hester of Pheonix, AZ. Great nephew, Lance (Rose) Retter of Atlanta, GA. Great niece, Layne Ludwin of Naples, FL. Sister-in-law Curless Strickland of Conyers, GA. Special cousins and caregivers Mary L. E. Colley and Kristy Joiner, lots of other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Simmie W. Lowery, Jr. Brothers: J. W. Strickland and Charles Aden Strickland. Nephew: Sonny Strickland. Niece: Leisa Ludwin. Stepmother that raised her and JW, Therial Cole Strickland. Wrights Funeral Home directing. For more information visit Wrightsfuneralservice.com

Mrs. Thrower passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 at Chapman’s Healthcare. She was born on December 23, 1961 in Valley, Alabama to James Edward Prestridge and Lorine Prestridge. She was a member of Perryville Baptist Church. Ms. Thrower was a true daddy’s girl. She loved spending time with her family and her faithful dog, Precious. Many fond memories were shared with her family attending Indian festivals and camping. She is survived by her daughter,

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protocol for divorced parents paying for the rehearsal dinner for their son who is getting married? My ex-wife expects me to pay for a significantly bigger portion of the expenses, yet at the time of our divorce she insisted on splitting the assets 50/50. My opinion is that because we are equal in the parenting, we should divide the expenses 50/50. I’m willing to concede to her some credit IF she does a significant amount of work and planning (over and above my own), but this should be negotiated ahead of time. We are both employed and have good incomes. We are both remarried and our spouses work. What’s your take on this, Abby? -- RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE DEAR DOWN THE MIDDLE: The parents of the groom traditionally bear the cost of the rehearsal dinner. Because you and your son’s mother are divorced, she should pay for half -- unless there is such a disparity in your incomes that it would cause her financial stress. If your ex needs “credit,” then by all

Jamie Lynn Stewart of Daviston; sonin-law, Bobby Guy; father, James Edward Prestridge; sisters, Connie Stewart, Elaine Jarman, nieces, Elizabeth Jackson and Rachel Carr. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Franklin Thrower and mother. 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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Memorial Service for Mrs. Rachel Lindsey Kolmetz, 83, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be at Live Oak Baptist Church in Vernon, Florida, on Saturday, October 29, 2016. Bro. Tim Lathan will officiate. Mrs. Kolmetz passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. She was born on January 2, 1933 in Pace, Florida. She was an active member of Live Oak Baptist Church in Vernon, Florida. Mrs. Kolmetz enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time on the lake fishing. She is survived by her daughters, Paulette Weeks of Caryville, FL, Jackie Bowers of Ponce de Leon, FL; son, Elton Kolmetz of Alexander City, AL; nineteen grandchildren; numerous greatgrandchildren; sister, Nancy Hyatt of Mobile, AL and brother, Donnie Lindsey of Alexandria, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Kolmetz; daughter, Barbara Sutherland and brother, Buster Lindsey. 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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The Pink Out Breast Cancer Walk in Dadeville, coordinated by 48-year breast cancer survivor Jan Pearson, was a success. The support was overwhelming. Speakers shared words of encouragement, New Popular Spring Baptist Church family and pastor Jacobs and the Dadeville Police Department lead by Chief David Barbour.

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Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hale, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lee, Limestone, Lowndes, Macon, Madison,

Marion, Marshall, Montgomery, Morgan, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston. Over the last seven days in Tallapoosa County, eight wild-

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fires were reported that burns 11.35 acres. Over the last 35 days, 21 one wildfires were reported in the county, burning 159.5 acres. The state has seen 3,090 acres burned by wildfire over the last seven days.

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departments in a variety of situations. The Alexander City Rescue Squad assists in response to and clearing debris from ice storms, tornadoes and other natural events. The members also search for missing persons on land and in water, search for evidence and more. Most recently, the rescue squad has added a river rescue team, which uses kayaks for better access to the Tallapoosa River. It is also working on getting a mile-marker system on the river to help with locating those on the river. What the organization doesn’t do is solicit door-to-door for money. “We just wanted

people to know to be careful and if anyone is using our name, let us and local law enforcement know,” Cowart said. Law enforcement officials say that people should always use caution with door-to-door solicitors. To be sure, officials suggest that you ask the people to leave information including names, addresses and contact numbers so you can check them out further. After doing your homework and checking out the information and the organization, mail the organization a check directly. That way you will have a record of the donation to use for tax purposes.

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will be taken by them to one of DEA’s four offices in the state and from there they will be taken to an incinerator and destroyed. “We really appreciate the public participating in the event,” Jones said. “We are finding that more

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alloween is a great time for all of the ghouls and goblins to come out and enjoy the fun of dressing up in costumes and trickor-treating. It can be a fun time for the whole community to get together and enjoy a longstanding fall tradition. As you decorate and prepare to outfit children for the big day, we ask that you think ahead. As with any activity, there are also risks involved. Here are a few tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission to follow to ensure you and your children can stay safe this Halloween: • Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. • For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car’s headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores. • To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights. • Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. • Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother’s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. • Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children’s eyes. • Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, however, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. • Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material. • Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. • People expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Candlelit jack-o’-lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. • Indoor jack-o’-lanterns should be kept away from curtains, decorations and other furnishings that could be ignited. • Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. Pretty simple tips, but they can make a difference in a safe and tragic Halloween. So enjoy and have a fun, safe Halloween.

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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General first elected in 2010, 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.

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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at Mark Tuggle 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 Tom Whatley Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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Education matters, and so does football

n a surprise announcement, Harvard University President Drew Faust said she is turning her attention to making sure the school’s football team wins a national championship within five years. Massachusetts Republican Governor, Charlie Baker, a Harvard alum, joined President Faust for the announcement. “We have never had a national champion in football since we opened our doors in 1636,” said Faust, “and it is time for that to change.” She continued, “As the first female president of this great school I am determined that we set our goals high. So why not in football?” Faust told news media that she fully understands the challenges that lie ahead. For instance, the university does not offer athletic scholarships to football players, their 107-year-old stadium only seats 30,323 and the public can buy football tickets for $20 each. Governor Baker revealed that the key to their plan is to copy the football program at the University of Alabama. “They have the number one football program in the country, so why not do everything they do?” Baker also said that he is weary of attending national governors conferences and having to listen to his Republican colleague, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley brag about having the best football team in the country. And

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Baker admitted that when he learned that Governor Bentley hired an attorney from Massachusetts to be Alabama’s public school superintendent because the Bay State has the country’s top school system he decided his alma mater could do the same in football. “I know that the University of Alabama pays their head coach $7 million a year, has a stadium that seats over 100,000 fans, gives full ride scholarships to some of the best football players in the country and has a huge athletic budget–none of which Harvard does–but this should not be any more of a problem than Alabama competing with us to be number one in public education.” “We spend $5,000 more a year on each student, have some of the highest teacher salaries in the country, have a strong teacher union and fewer poverty students than Alabama does, but if they can compete with us in public education when the deck is stacked against them, why can’t we do the same in college football?” “So if you don’t need money to compete in education, the same must be true in football,” said Baker. President Faust stated that Harvard had already hired former University of Alabama football coach

Mike Price. (Price was hired by the University of Alabama in December, 2002 and fired in May 2003 for indiscretions.) “While Coach Price actually never coached a game at the university,” said Faust, “he did go through one spring training and visited the Paul W. Bryant Museum on several occasions.” ” Faust also pointed out that while her university’s team is the Harvard Crimson, the University of Alabama is Crimson and White. A handout provided by Faust shows that Harvard alumni include 74 Nobel Peace Prize winners, 126 Pulitzer Prize winners, eight U.S. presidents, 19 justices of the Supreme Court, 90 governors, 118 U.S. senators, 373 members of the U.S. congress and six National Football League players. Alumni also include Bill O’Reilly of Fox News and massmurderer Amy Bishop. Baker added that while he has been to the White House many times, he looks forward to going when the Harvard football team is recognized.. “Nobel Prizes are OK,” he said., “but I’m ready to hear the Harvard fight song in the Oval Office.” Editor’s note: Obviously the above is not true– except for its message. Larry Lee led the study Lessons Learned from Rural Schools and is a longtime advocate for public education. larrylee133@gmail. com. Read his blog: larryeducation.com

State parks are critical to Alabama’s economy

’ve spent almost two decades with the Alabama Wildlife Federation working to educate citizens about our state’s abundant and unique natural resources, the importance of being good stewards of those resources, and enjoying them at every opportunity. My early adventures to Wind Creek State Park in Alexander City and Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores were an integral part of my exposure to the outdoors. I’m am very grateful for those experiences that helped shape who I am today. I was in dismay to learn last year that future generations could be deprived of this same experience our parks have provided to me and my family. Last year, five of these state parks were shut down and more closures loomed if Alabama’s Legislature could not find a solution to the park’s budget problems. Luckily the voices of tens of thousands of Alabamians were heard by the Legislature and now citizens will have an opportunity to vote to protect Alabama’s State Parks’ funding on November 8th. Amendment 2 will help ensure our parks funding is protected so all people regardless of interest or income level have the opportunity to enjoy our great outdoors. The budget problems facing the parks did not materialize overnight. The problems were caused by a continual drain on the parks’ budget between 2012-2015. In those years, the parks system saw $15 million transferred from its budget to the state General Fund. The majority of the funds taken were from park guest fees, not tax dollars. The parks generate more than 90 percent of their funding each year through guest fees paid by those who choose to enjoy our parks. Just as any business would

TIM GOTHARD Guest Columnist

have to make difficult decisions if a significant portion of its profits was unexpectedly taken away, the state parks had to make some very tough choices in the past few years. When the parks system’s revenues are siphoned to other government agencies, it put the parks’ management in a difficult position of not being able to properly plan and manage routine repairs and maintenance necessary to keep the parks in the condition guests deserve. Over the last decade the parks system has overcome and rebuilt from numerous natural disasters. Their ability to respond to things like hurricanes and tornadoes is very limited if money is being transferred from their coffers year after year. In the past, the parks have been able to rely on reserve funds from money earned at the more profitable parks, particularly during the warmer months when the majority of the budget is made. In the wake of the major tornado damage and other natural disasters in recent years - coupled with severe budget transfers in the past five years - the park system’s reserve funds were depleted. Parks’ managers did all they could for years before being forced to begin shutting down parks, facilities and a reduction of services at other parks. The citizens of Alabama can reverse this trend. Our state parks are a critical economic impact engine in the state of Alabama generating an annual income of $375 million, they welcome 4.6 million guests per year half of those visiting a park from out of state. One quarter of their workforce is com-

prised of volunteers and the communities where they exist heavily rely on the tourism and business opportunities they bring to these areas. The parks generate $10.9 million in state and local taxes annually. As our culture and communities grow more distant from the natural world, interactions with the outdoors become even more important. Access to outdoor recreation provides opportunities for people to unplug and helps teach children many basic lessons that form the roots of both a land and wildlife conservation ethic. This is a critical element necessary to making wise choices about how we strike the balance between use, management and protection of our natural resources. The lessons that a day in nature bring are something that cannot be taught in a classroom or through any smartphone app. Learning to understand and appreciate the natural world makes us better stewards of our lands and more well-rounded citizens. Alabama’s State Parks help achieve this goal. Millions of childhood memories were created on long hikes, in sparkling cool swimming holes, and from laughter around a campfire at one of Alabama’s State Parks. Let’s make sure those memories are available for our children and grandchildren by voting yes on November 8th for Amendment 2 - the State Parks Amendment. Tim Gothard is the executive director of the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) – Alabama’s oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization in Alabama. The AWF was established by sportsmen in 1935 to promote the conservation and wise use of our wildlife and natural resources and to ensure a high quality of life for future generations of Alabamians.

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DYSLEXIA QUOTES: The Adelia M. Russell Library will be hosting Dyslexia Quotes and Books Oct. 25 from 4:45 p.m. 6 p.m. AUDITIONS: Alexander City Theatre II will hold auditions for “The Vision,” an uplifting, non-denominational Christmas play by William Grandgeorge, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Old Bama Theatre, 264 Tallapoosa St., Alexander City. Visit the Facebook Page for details. AUTHOR VISIT: Author Fred Norrell will visit the Dadeville Public Library at 2 p.m. to talk about his recently published book, A Boy’s Adventures on Lake Martin. It is a memoir of his boyhood on the lake

beginning at age 6 and the summers he spent with his father fishing, camping, building a raft and doing all the fun things to be treasured as a child. He will have books available for sale. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call 256 825-7820 for more information. 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.

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Faith Christian Academy observed “Fifty Days of School” on Monday. Students and teachers dressed in Fifties’ attire and celebrated with an ice cream party with ice cream donated by Mike Lucas, owner of Cream at the Creek.

October 26

TRUNK OR TREAT: First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church are uniting for a fun Trunk or Treat at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN: Lake Martin Area United WAY is hosting its Downtown Showdown Fashion Show Oct. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. The fashion show featuring local designers will start at 7 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: The Bill Nichols State Veterans Home is hosting a Fall Festival Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free to the public. There will be a bake sale, yard sale, country store and grilled hotdogs. All proceeds go toward veterans. FALL CELEBRATION: The Family Worship Center Fall Celebration will be Friday, Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with hotdogs, games, trunk a treat, hayride and cake walk. The pastor is Tony Harris. FASHION SHOW: The Downtown Showdown Fashion Show for the United Way will be Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the United Way back parking lot. The fashion show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 and VIP tables are available by calling 256-329-3600. The event will have hous d’oeuvres and feature local designers. FASHION SHOW: The Horseshoe Bend High School FCCLA Pink Fashion Show will be Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in the commons area of the school . The show will feature pink and teal models as the focus in not just on breast cancer but to bring awareness to ovarian cancer too. Never Give Up t-shirts will be for $15 and up.

October 29

FALL FESTIVAL: Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Highway 63 South is hosting a fall festival and trunk or treat with popcorn, shaved ice, cake walk, hayride, fishing booth, corn hole, karaoke and lots of games and food for all ages. FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will have its Fall book sale from 8 until 1 p.m. Saturday in the library basement at 205 North West St. We have lots of new donations, including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, history and politics, children’s books, sports, cookbooks, religious and inspirational books, travel, hobbies and crafts, decorating and how-to books, etc. Fill up one of our plastic bags for $5, or 3 bags for $10. Baked items will also be available for purchase. This is a big fundraiser to benefit the library. Call 256 825-7820 for details. TRICK OR TREAT: The Brothas Keeper Motorcycle Club, The Alexander City Police Department, The Alexander City CARE Unit, The Alexander City Fire and EMS Department and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office are hosting a Spooktacular Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone Oct. 29 from 4 p.m.

to 8 p.m. at Strand Park in Alexander City. There will be candy for kids of all ages, games and bouncy houses. HAUNTED HAYRIDE: The Fields of Fear Haunted Hayride will be Oct. 15, 22 and 29 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 503 Freeman Road, Dadeville. Cost is $15. FALL FESTIVAL: The Alexander City Church of God of Prophecy at 122 Poplar Road is hosting a fall festival Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a country store, kitchen with chili, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks. Children can enjoy apple bobbing, darts, ducks, face painting and a hayride. FALL FESTIVAL: Calvary Heights Baptist Church will be hosting a fall festival Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of Highway 280 and Elkahatchee Road. There will be a bouncy house, hay ride, bean bag toss, sucker pull, face painting, balloon pop, Go Fish, cake walk and cupcake walk.

October 30

FALL FESTIVAL: Several churches in the surrounding area will hold the 2nd Annual Fall Festival at the New Site Sport Complex in New Site Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Games, live music and food will be provided. This event is for all ages and everyone is welcome. WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM: The Word Bible Church is hosting its Women’s Day Program Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Pastors are Apostle Wayne and co-pastor Brenda Davis. KIDS FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting Kids Fest Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. There will be games, food, prizes, inflatables, fun and fellowship. For more information call the church office at 256-234-6351.

October 31

TRUNK OR TREAT: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting a trunk or treat Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: West End Church will be hosting a fall festival and trunk or treat Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be hotdogs games, cake walk and prizes. No clown costumes and everyone is welcome.

November 1

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. WOMEN’S SAFETY SEMINAR: USAmeriBank in Dadeville will be hosting a Women’s Safety Seminar Nov. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lt. William Hough, chief investigator and training officer with the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department will the seminar demonstrating simple selfdefense techniques as safety strategies in different situations.

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November 2

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School Alumni and Friends will be having their monthly luncheon Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 7

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: The Dadeville City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. to administer the oath of office for mayor and council and hold an organizational meeting.

November 8

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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Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m.

n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town n Alexander City hall at 6:30 p.m., all Council meets on the first and third Mondays Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to of each month. attend. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the n Kellyton Town old city hall at 5:30 Council meets on the p.m. first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first the community center in Kellyton. and third Mondays of each month. Meetings n New Site City are held in town hall at Council meets the 6 p.m. second and fourth Monday of the month n Community Action Agency of Chambers, at 5 p.m. in the Tallapoosa, Coosa will Conference Room in holds its regular board the Town Hall. of directors meetings n Ray Water Authority every other month at meets on the second the Central Office in Tuesday of every Dadeville. month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority n Coosa County Office. All customers Board of Education holds called meetings are invited to attend. at least once a month. n Rockford Town Council meets the secn Coosa County ond Tuesday of each Commission meets month. Meetings are on the second and held in town hall at 7 fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings p.m. are held in the Coosa n Tallapoosa County County Courthouse Board of Education in Rockford at 9:30 meets on the seca.m. on the second ond Monday of each Tuesday and at 6:30 month. Meetings are p.m. on the fourth held in the new cenTuesday. tral office at 679 East Columbus Street, n Coosa County Industrial Development Dadeville, AL 36853. Board will hold its n Tallapoosa County regularly scheduled Commission meets meeting the third the second Monday Tuesday of each of the month at 9 a.m. month at 7 p.m. in the in the courthouse in Commissioners’ Board Dadeville, with a preRoom in the courtmeeting also open to house in Rockford. All the public 30 minutes meetings are open to before each regular the public. session. n Dadeville City n Tallapoosa County Council meets on the 911 Board will meet second and fourth on the second Tuesday of each Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city month at 5:30 p.m. in hall. the 911 Administrative office at 240 West n Daviston City Columbus Street, Council meets the third Monday of every Dadeville. Call 8258490 for more informamonth at 6:30 p.m. tion. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the n Goldville Town Council meets the sec- third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. ond Monday of each The public is invited. month at 5:30 p.m. at Call 825-9841 to the town hall. inquire about the n Goodwater City agenda. Council meets on the second Tuesday of

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through the downtown area and all sorts of games for children in and around Strand Park. “The folks from Russell Lands do the wagon rides for us and we are so appreciative of them for that,” Wagoner said. “That is always something to see when those big Clydesdales and that white wagon head down the streets. It was almost like a postcard. “It was just a great day all the way around. For people to be out on a beautiful day and socializing and having fun – that’s always a good thing to see. I think that success will lead to other things similar that we can do in the future. We are already talking about some ideas that came up Saturday.” The day culminated with the drawing for the more than 60 items that were decorated by local residents and raffled off, sending many home with smiles and their one-of-a-kind furniture items. The activities were a fundraiser for MainStreet Alexander City, but Wagoner said while the funds will be a big help, bringing interest to downtown was the biggest takeaway from the event. “About every business I walked with reported having big days,” Wagoner. “That’s what it’s all about.”

Photos By Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Hundreds of people flocked to downtown Alexander City for Saturday’s MainStreet Alexander City Fall Festival. Vendors lined the sidewalks and local merchants welcomed visitors. Activities include games for kids, including pumpkin bowling, Bone in a Haystack, football throw and more. The day was capped off with the annual Great Pumpkin Roll down Alabama Street. The celebration culminated with the drawing for the approximately 60 hand-decorated items donated this year by local “artists” for the annual Chairish raffle. MainStreet officials said that the event was such a huge success that they plan to look at adding more things to draw people downtown in the future.

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

Alabama deserves and needs a rest

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

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nd on the eighth week, the Tide rested. Thankfully. Lord knows Alabama needs that rest. Eight weeks of wearing an elephant-sized target on your back will do that to a team. I am exhausted as a fan. It’s unfathomable to image what the players must be going through. This off weekend comes at just the right time for the Tide because the road ahead appears more treacherous than it did just a month ago when a win over Texas A&M would have seemingly locked up the SEC West. LSU now looks like a much different team now than it did when it lost to Auburn in early September. For that matter, so does Auburn. The case could actually be made that UA, LSU and AU are easily the top three teams in the league at the moment. I know Alabama will be favored (maybe heavily) to win its remaining games. However, it only takes one fumble, one missed open receiver or one special teams miscue to keep the best team in the country from having a chance to prove it in the College Football Playoffs. Just ask Ohio State. Twenty straight wins on the road (and a 20 point favorite) heading into Penn State only to come away with a one game road losing streak afterward. Upsets happen to change the entire football landscape all of the time. Momentum is as crucial of an ingredient as talent, coaching or luck. Take for instance the missed field goal from Adam Griffith last Saturday that would have given the Tide a 16-0 lead. The chip shot was missed, momentum pendulum swung violently and the next thing you know A&M had the lead. Obviously Alabama survived, but the next in-gamemomentum-swing may be on the road… Or against its arch rival… Or in Atlanta at the SEC title game. I don’t mean to intimate UA is floundering into November. Alabama certainly has things rolling. However, so do its SEC West Tiger rivals and each of them has plenty to play for. Not only can LSU and Auburn win the SEC West with a few possible good bounces, but LSU’s interim coach is also using the rest of 2016 as an audition for the permanent gig. Oh yeah, and Alabama lost one of its key defensive leaders in Eddie Jackson to injury this past weekend. There is good news though: This undefeated team has walloped most of its competition and there is still room to improve. Jalen Hurts will learn to hit that elusive deep pass. Jonathan Allen will make sure the defense doesn’t rest on its laurels. Nick Saban will find a suitable replacement to fill in for Jackson. I say those aforementioned things will happen because under Saban’s guidance they usually do. They better. Leonard Fournette is looking very Leonard Fournette-y again and Auburn found its personality hidden next to Gus Malzahn’s new ball cap. It’s the SEC. It’s a grind. Games don’t get easier. Welcome to November. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native and president of the LAKE MARTIN BAMA CLUB who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.

BRHS falls to Daphne Lady Wildcats lose Round 1 of Super Regional tourney By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

Benjamin Russell lost to Daphne 3-0 in Round 1 of the Alabama High School Athletic Association 6A Varsity Volleyball South Super Regional Tournament Friday afternoon at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery. After a successful season and coming out on top at last week’s 6A Area Playoffs, Benjamin Russell entered the tournament as a top -15 6A team. However, the tournament put the Lady Wildcats against a No. 5 team that moved up to No. 2 after Daphne moved on and defeated Chelsea in the semifinals and lost to south champion Spanish Fort. “The bracket wasn’t good to us,” said Benjamin Russell head coach Pam Robinson. The Lady Wildcats held their own with Daphne throughout the match’s first set. “I don’t feel like either team led by more than two points,” Robinson said. But the set ended in Daphne’s favor 26-24. The Wildcats’ 25-12 loss of the second set was not as close. “We didn’t pass well enough to attack,” Robinson said. “Most volleyball games are going to come down to who passes the best.” Daphne also played the best in the final set, defeating Ben Russell 25-14. Despite the loss, Robinson is proud of the Lady Wildcats’ tournament performance. “The kids played hard,” the coach said. BRHS junior Abby Martin led the Lady Wildcats with 19 attacks and 12 kills. The loss takes the Lady Wildcats to a season of 33-14 overall and 4-0 in the region. “We had a good season,” Robinson said. “We won 33 volleyball matches this season.” While it was a tough season, Robinson anticipates next year to be just as challenging. She looks for Benjamin Russell to face difficult 6A foes, which should serve to strengthen the team and overtake such teams as Daphne. “The more you get in those types of games, the more you can look forward to winning them,” Robinson said, “and not just be happy to be able to play in them.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Abby Martin jumps for an opportunity during the Lady Wildcats’ Area Playoffs at home. BRHS lost to South Region Champ Daphne Friday during the Super Region Tournament.

Lady Generals make quarterfinals

Horseshoe Bend fared better in the Class 2A Super Regional Tournament F r i d a y morning as the Lady Generals defeated Samson 3-2 in Round 1. “We were very excited to beat Samson in our opening match at Super Regionals,” said Horseshoe Bend head coach Allison Franklin. “We beat Samson in five sets.” That triumph sent the Lady Generals to the quarterfinals

Friday afternoon, where they faced off against Washington County. This time, Horseshoe Bend lost 3-1. Nonetheless, getting to the quarterfinals was quite an accomplishment for the Lady Generals. “That was our first quarterfinal finish since the AHSAA started theSuper Regional Tournament a few years ago,” Franklin said. While there, the Lady Generals had 28 kills, 6 blocks, and 18 aces. Maggie Wood led Horseshoe Bend in the tournament with 16 kills and 9 aces. With the quarter-final loss, the Lady Generals finish the season 12-10 overall and 2-0

in the region.

Lady Cougars end season with quarterfinals

Also making it to the quarterfinal round was Central Coosa. In Round 1 of Thursday m o r n ing’s Class 3A Super Regional Tournament, the Lady Cougars defeated Flomaton 3-0. Central Coosa went on to match up against Straughn out of Andalusia in the quarter-final round Thursday afternoon, where the Lady Cougars lost 3-0.

Lyman Ward falls in final game of winless season By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

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The Rangers’ Trey Webb is stopped by Russell Christian’s Caleb Turner earlier this season.

The Lightning struck Ranger Stadium Friday night as Lyman Ward lost its final home game of the season to Alabasterbased Evangel Christian home school, 36-6. The Lightning packed an early punch with three touchdowns in the first quarter. With the extra points, Evangel Christian set the tone with a 22-0 score that remained for the duration of the first half. The Lightning added insult to injury in the second half as Evangel Christian scored one touchdown each in the third and fourth quarters. With the third-quarter 2-point conversion, the visiting team galvanized their domination of the night. The Rangers did make their own touchdown in the final quarter, but it wasn’t nearly enough to catch the Lightning. The loss brings Lyman Ward to a season of 0-7 with a nine-game winless streak that stretches into 2015. “I’m not happy with the outcome of the season,” said first-year head coach Keith Elliott. “But it’s our first season and it was a learning process. We did show improvement and we played our best ball game of the season Friday night.”