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Train traffic rising Empty coal and grain trains now using P-Line regularly By MITCH SNEED Editor

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An empty coal train rumbles through Alexander City Monday afternoon just after 3 p.m. A person familiar with train routing indicated that train traffic could ramp up to about two a day after dropping to about two a week for the last several months.

Just when it appeared that train traffic may be coming to an end in Alexander City, it looks like traffic is again returning to what is known as the P-Line. Officials with Norfolk Southern declined to comment on any specifics, but traffic has picked up in recent days after seeing only about two trains per week for

the last four months or so. A source close to the situation indicated that empty coal trains that dropped loads to fuel Plant Scherer in Juliette, Georgia just north of Macon and approximately 70 miles south of Atlanta are now returning using the P-Line which runs through Columbus Georgia, Opelika and on through Alexander City to points west. The plant uses a tremendous amount of coal,

and therefore requires a constant flow of hopper cars full of coal. Plant Scherer is one of the nation’s largest, is capable of producing 3,600 megawatts of electricity and on average can supply enough energy to power approximately 1.5 million homes. The P-Line has also seen an increase in empty grain trains originating in South See TRAINS • Page A3

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The Camp Hill Town Council is trying to avoid legal problems by entering into an agreement with a contractor who did work for the town and by settling up with former employees for unused leave. The town has come to an agreement with TankPro to avoid legal action over its past due account for reconditioning the town’s water tower. In approving the minutes from the last meeting, Councilmember Dean Bonner wanted to add the town agreed to See FUNDS • Page A7

A notice was recently attached to the front door of the New Site Gymnasium, stating all work on the building was to halt, and the gym was closed due to not meeting certain state and county guidelines. Mayor Phil Blasingame said he had talked with the county and state building inspectors at length about the issues at the site, including having a life safety plan and getting engineers inside the gym. Previous inspectors had also noted issues with the elementary building, namely that the doors leading into former classrooms did not properly meet fire code as they open the wrong way and create a fire hazard. Several of the smaller items, like exit signs, railings and power outlets had been See ISSUES • Page A3

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Local law enforcement took part in the 34th Annual National Night Out at the Sportplex Tuesday. Above, Lt. Dalton Peterson of the Alabama National Guard 214th Military Police helps 12-year-old Carter Williams learn the operation of a .50 caliber machine gun at the National Night Out. For more pictures see page A7 inside.

Trent Carboni tabbed to be Tallapoosa County Extension Service 4-H agent By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

An old face has taken a new position with the Tallapoosa County Extension Service as Trent Carboni has been named a regional extension agent for 4-H in the county. Carboni is no stranger to Tallapoosa County as he is a 2012 graduate of Reeltown High School, did an internship with the Extension Service in Tallapoosa County and has been an agent assistant in Tallapoosa County since graduating from Auburn with a degree in Ag Communications in 2016.

“We have been letting him hang out,” said the Extension Service’s Sallie Mason. “He is official now.” “We hired him as a 20-hour per week type position first,” Extension Service County Coordinator Shane Harris said. “We got some more funds and we liked him, so we kept him around.” Most 4-H agents in Alabama have two counties to work but thanks to the Extension Service Centennial program, Carboni will only work in Tallapoosa County, in part due to Harris’ growth of the 4-H program here. “When I came on as

county coordinator six years ago, we made a commitment to 4-H,” Harris said. “When we applied for the Centennial program, we were the highest in the state until the most recent numbers came in, then Calhoun County passed us in May. We are now second in the state. We have 1,500 kids involved in 4-H in Tallapoosa County. All of the new programs helped get us here.” Harris and Carboni said the programs include RiverKids, sport fishing and shooting sports. The enrollment and new programs helped with the See AGENT • Page A3

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Tallapoosa County Extension Service County Coordinator Shane Harris, right, helps Trent Carboni cut a cake celebrating Carboni being named the new extension agent in Tallapoosa County servicing the 4-H program.

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DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I married a kind, hard-working man I’ll call Travis. These two years have been the best of my life, and I couldn’t imagine a better husband. However, I just got some news I feel is threatening our marriage. Travis’ friend from childhood, “Bethany,” wants to start a family with her wife. Travis informed me that he agreed to donate his sperm to Bethany so she can become pregnant. I feel betrayed. My husband will be starting a family with his friend before we have kids! I know it may seem irrational, but I feel like he’s cheating on me. When I told him how I felt, he said I was being selfish and it was his decision. He also said it wouldn’t matter because he isn’t going to help raise the child. Does Travis really have the right to donate his sperm without my consent? If so, how do I suppress my anger toward him and Bethany? -- FUMING IN THE MIDWEST

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DEAR FUMING: You are asking some intelligent questions, but ones that should be answered by an attorney. Your husband may be the nicest, most generous man on the planet, but there are contingencies that need to be taken into consideration before Bethany becomes pregnant. Please suppress your anger long enough to convince Travis that he shouldn’t rush into this agreement without legal counsel. He may thank you for it later. DEAR ABBY: Traditionally, husbands-to-be ask the fiancee’s father for permission to marry her. Why do we never hear about the bride-to-be asking the husband’s mother for

her permission? My husband asked my dad before proposing to me. I think it was a nice gesture, and Dad was delighted for him to be included into our family. Had I asked my MIL for permission to marry her son, I would have known right away she was opposed to it. Now, three rocky years later, she’s still accusing me of taking her son away from her. She tells him if he ever wants to leave me, he’s more than welcome to come back home to Mommy. (His three other siblings still live there.) Had I asked, I would have known up front that she hated me (not because of who I am, but because she didn’t want her oldest to ever leave). Would I still have married him? I think I would have, but I would have been prepared for the treacherous days ahead. -- UNPREPARED FOR THE TREACHERY DEAR UNPREPARED: You have my sympathy. When

mothers-in-law from heaven were handed out, it appears you were assigned someone from as far south as one can get. She may be the reason that verse in the Bible about leaving and cleaving was included. Your situation illustrates why it’s important for women -- and men -- to get to know the family of their intended before taking that trip to the altar. P.S. Traditionally, women were considered to be the property of their fathers, which is why permission needed to be granted before they were “given” in marriage. The same was not true of sons. 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.

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An Alexander City Firefighter puts water on a home to help keep it cool after the department set fire to a small storage shed. The department was training firefighters on how to use the pumper truck and filling a home with smoke to simulate rescues on 9th Avenue.

Police Reports Alexander City Police Department October 2

• Henry Lamar Banks, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Michael Wayne Cleveland, Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Harassment was reported on Highway 280. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on E Street. • Public intoxication was reported in Alexander City.

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• Roderick Keith McNeal, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Demetrius Renard Keith, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Edgar James McKinney, 69, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on County Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Greenleaf Street. • Driving under the influence and firearms license required was reported on Joseph Street. • Public intoxication was reported on Court Square. • Harassing communications was reported on Patterson Street.

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• Brenda Carol Thompson, 48, of Alexander City was arrested disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. • Amos Jerome Lauderdale, 57, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Edward Junior Alvies, 46, of Dadeville was arrested for two failure to appears. • Domestic violence was reported on Campground Road. • Assault was reported in Sunset Trailer Park. • Assault was reported on Washington Street. • Theft was reported on Dean Road. • Theft and criminal mischief was reported on Cribb Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Smith Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton Drive. • Disorderly conduct and resisiting arrest was reported on Cribb Road. • Harassing communications was reported in Alexander City. • Theft and domestic violence was reported on Iris Avenue. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on North Central Avenune. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City.

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• Megan Michelle Norwood, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Jonathan Romeior Maxwell, 35,

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of Alexander City was arrested for two failure to appears. • John Marcus Buford, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for four counts of bail jumping. • Domestic violence was reported on Sportplex Boulevard. • Harassment was reported on 13th Avenue North. • Public intoxication was reported in Mill Square. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Criminal mischief was reported on Carlton Road.

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• Daquon Sheeley of Manoy Drive in Jacksons Gap was arrested on outstanding warrants for probation violation and failure to appear improper tag. • A resident of Teal Pointe Road in Dadeville filed a report for burglary of a residence. • Eric Purter of Mallory Circle in Alexander City was arrested on outstanding warrants for failure to appear child suppot, attempting elude and reckless endangerment. • A resident of Old Susanna Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal mischief.

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Issues fixed when these issues were noted in 2012, but others were still waiting to be dealt with. “The town was given this property,” Councilman Mickey Carter said. “My opinion is that we move forward and fix this.” “The senior building should be our top priority to deal with,” Blasingame said. In order to start working to rectify the situation, the council approved a motion to get an inspector to go through both the gym and the elementary building, make detailed notes on what items needed to be resolved, and present the findings to the town in writing. Issues with bats had also been reported at the New Site Fire Department building. To fix this, the council also approved a removal and cleanup deal to get rid of the bats in the fire hall and remove bat residue there as well as any potential bat residue at both the gym and the elementary building, totaling $1,701.

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The New Site Town Council also reviewed the following items during their meeting: • Minutes from the Sept. 18 meeting were approved. • The first step on the playground grant request had been approved, and the town was waiting on a final decision, which Blasingame believed could come as early as Friday. • It was announced the franchise agreement with Charter Cable had automatically renewed, now extended until Sept. 16, 2022. • During the budget hearings, the Town Council set aside $5,000 which could be donated to the school. After hearing several school groups come before them with requests, the council voted Monday night to donate the full amount to the school, with the stipulations it be divided equally among the band, the majorettes and the cross country team. • Police Chief Philip Weddle reported it had been a pretty busy weekend

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Georgia. There were empty grain trains spotted coming through Alexander City on Saturday and Sunday. The P-Line, also known historically as the Central of Georgia run, had run heavily through Tallapoosa County daily for decades before the drastic drop this spring. Tom Werner, who handles corporate communications for Norfolk Southern, said in May when traffic first dropped that the company does not comment on changes in service. “We’re always looking at all areas of our operations to see how we can improve customer service while at the same time becoming more efficient in our operations. That’s true in all of our 10 divisions, and in every aspect of our business,” Werner wrote in response to emailed questions about the reduction in service. “With so many facets of the business being considered, it is our policy not to comment on any rumored changes in service until we’re ready to make an announcement to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. If, at some point, we decide to publicize an impending change to our service or operations, we’ll be happy to share the pertinent information.” Records show that at its height of use, there were 16 trains that came through Alexander City each day.

Centennial application. “Literally for the last year we have been competing for that position through the Centennial Youth Initiative,” Harris said. “It is a newly funded position through the Alabama 4-H foundation and extension. There were parameters we had to meet to get the qualifications. We met the qualifications and they awarded six positions back in March.” Carboni is no stranger to 4-H though initially he admits to being a little confused about the program. “I did 4-H in the fourth grade,” Carboni said. “Shane was my 4-H agent. When I started, I thought you only did 4-H in fourth grade. I actually thought when you went to fifth grade, you went to 5-H.” Carboni does not have a specialty but considers himself a diverse agent having taken a variety of classes at Auburn. “I graduated in ag communications,” Carboni said. “I just took a lot of basic ag classes. I don’t have a specialty, but have a large knowledge of poultry, gardening, fruit and nut and technology, heavy in communications.” Between the extra staff and Carboni’s diverse knowledge, Harris has high hopes for 4-H in Tallapoosa County. “Our biggest

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for the police department. Weddle also believed the time was coming when the department would need a chaplain. He said someone had volunteered as a chaplain for the time being, but asked the council to be considering this position, while he worked on drawing up a detailed job description for a chaplain. • Blasingame briefly talked about comp time for the town’s employees. “I encourage you to take your time off. I realize it can be a little more difficult with the police department, but we want you to use your time,” he said. • Roger Coker of the Water Department reported the Alabama Department of Environmental Management had inspected the town’s water system, saying everything looked fine overall. Blasingame said he still had no official word on the ADEM grant. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.

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One of these young ladies will be crowned the 2017-18 Reeltown High School Homecoming Queen on Friday Oct. 6 at Nix-Webster-O’Neal Stadium. The 2017-18 RHS Homecoming Court is, left to right, Mallori Miller, Lexie Windle, Marsheka Shaw, Josie Noble and Kayli Hornsby.

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challenge is having staff to keep them growing,” Harris said. “We add fourth grade every year. By the time they get to seventh or eighth grade, we have to sort of let them go because we don’t have the staff or personnel. This will allow us to do more in the junior high and high school levels. We are excited to have him (Carboni) and excited about the future.” Carboni’s experience as a student in 4-H carried over to his new career and he has some ideas to keep Tallapoosa County’s 4-H program at the top in Alabama. “During my internship, I got exposed to all the different parts of extension,” Carboni said. “4-H was my favorite part. So when I graduated last year, I wanted to do the 4-H part. I think the most rewarding thing about 4-H is like with RiverKids. Exposing kids to new things, learning how to do something new and watching them when it clicks.” Carboni said Harris has left big shoes to fill. Cliff Williams / The Outlook “Shane has it up Trent Carboni majored in agriculture communications and say while he is excited to lead Tallthere, I don’t see it apoosa County’s 4-H program, he knows he has some big shoes to fill. how it can get much better,” Carboni said. “ Expanding our 4-H programs to the junior high and high schools. Maybe adding more A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS outdoor stuff in the summer.”

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as Vegas is 1,885 miles away from Alexander City, but for the last few days it seems much closer as people here, along with the rest of the world try to make sense of something that seems so unreal. We watched and read accounts of how 59 country music fans were killed on the Las Vegas Strip late Sunday night, while another 527 people are still trying to recover from injuries. Victims are still suffering from injuries ranging from gunshot wounds to stampede injuries suffered when 22,000 people tried to flee the gunman’s aim. That only speaks to the physical wounds. What would lead 64-year-old Stephen Paddock to carefully plan an attack so heinous it apparently took months of preparation and planning to pull off? No one seems to have an answer. Paddock, had carefully assembled an arsenal of 42 firearms. Twentythree weapons, including a handgun and multiple rifles, were found in his room at the Mandalay Bay. Pounds of ammonia nitrate were found in his car. No known links to terror organizations have been found, no history of mental illness and no notes were found that gave investigators any clue as to what led him to do such a thing. The man didn’t even have a parking ticket according to many published reports. We can only imagine the pain the families and friends who lost loved ones are feeling and our hearts and prayers go out to all those who were touched by this tragedy. While nothing compares to the hurt of losing a loved one, we also mourn for another loss that will be suffered by us all. This unspeakable act will take away our sense of security and a little of the freedom we cherish here in our country. Now we should honor the memories of those who were lost, salute the heroes who risked their lives to save strangers, the folks who stood in line to give blood and those who will work to try to make sure that nothing like this happens again. Most importantly, we should stand united against violence and send a message of love for our fellow man.

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know a little about a lot and a lot about a little, but I do know a lot of people and believe that most people are inherently good. On a side note, I don’t know a lot of little people. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column on the late Don Roberts, a man who was the epitome of “good people.” I believe I’ve received more positive feedback from that column than anything I’ve ever written. Coach Roberts talked the talk and, more importantly, walked the walk. In spite of his battle with cancer, he counted his many blessings daily and always paid it forward. In that original column, I wrote that much like Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars, his presence may be stronger in the afterlife. After reading the column, I received a message from Director of Sales and Marketing at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center Todd Scholl. I didn’t know Todd, but he knew Don Roberts. I knew Coach Roberts for 30 years; Todd only knew him for about four years, but time is often insignificant. We have the ability to impact lives immediately. Todd moved his family here from Kansas City, and his older son felt completely disconnected. “We found Lee Scott Academy and truly can thank Don Roberts’ influence for turning the tide for our son. He made him feel special

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and welcomed to this new place,” Todd wrote. Several months ago, Todd invited Coach Roberts and his lovely wife Lorna to come and enjoy some of Ms. Annie’s famous fried chicken at the hotel, which is only available on Fridays. Due to scheduling conflicts, they were never able to make it happen. “I am heartbroken he never made it to the lunch we had scheduled to try Ms. Annie’s fried chicken in our hotel and wondered if I can treat you in his honor for such a fine piece on a finer man?” Todd continued. Of course, I took Todd up on his offer. I rarely pass up a free meal, so we dined with Don and in his honor. We struck up a friendship, as well. He even sent a plate home for Lucy, who at seven months pregnant wasn’t feeling very well. Todd paid it forward in more ways than one. Just two days later, Lucy sent me to the other side of Auburn to pick up a $20 desk she’d found from a seller on Facebook. Her mother had loaned us her SUV in order to do so. It was too big for our car. We loaded the desk into the SUV before I went on my way. As I was leaving, there was another gentleman picking up a nightstand; however, it would not fit in his car. I

felt his struggle. I didn’t know him from Adam’s house cat. Since my mother-inlaw had helped us, I tried to pay it forward and offered to transport his newly purchased piece of furniture for him. He took me up on my offer and even tried to pay me $20 for my troubles. That would have covered the cost of the desk, but I declined. It wasn’t out of my way anyway. Paying it forward profits the heart and soul, not the pocketbook—not that I have a pocketbook. After unloading the nightstand, we talked for a short spell. His name turned out to be John, and he is the director of finances at, of all places, The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center. He and Todd are thick as thieves. I was mind blown. There are 100,000 people in Lee County. He could have been anyone. It was just meant to be. Given the opportunity, we should always pay it forward by helping those in need. Heck, they don’t even have to be in need. A random act of kindness goes a long way and eventually comes full circle right back from where it started. Trust me. I’ve been blessed far more that I deserve. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com

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Thursday night before last Jim and Marti Money suffered the loss of their home to a fire that consumed everything they owned. They got out of their home in the midst of an early morning fire with only their night clothes. Their black tomcat alerted them of the fire. The cat has not been seen since. Since then I have seen the citizen’s of Dadeville rally to help. A house furnished, utilities

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

T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley community. His phone number is 256-212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John McKelvey Road, Dadeville.

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Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

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Dear Editor, I was really touched by the

article “Good news includes God” by Pastor Bruce McClendon of the First Presbyterian Church of Alexander City. The Bible tells us to be careful how we entertain strangers unaware they may be angels and the story of the woman walking in the rain with gas cans able to come full circle as Pastor McClendon stat-

ed to be a blessing to the servant Chris and his family. Because of happenstance or perhaps a divine appointment Tunde in return became a servant to his mother Judy, a Parkinson patient. To top that off the Wright family cared enough to set up a crowdfunding website and asked friends to help Tunde reach a goal of finish-

ing nursing school. This article is worth reading and rereading on the editorial page weekend edition of The Outlook from September 9-10, 2017. Thanks to Pastor McClendon for giving us a glimpse of hope, God’s goodness and servitude. Evangelist Teresa Harrell-Moten Alexander City

We’d like to share your thoughts and opinions with the greater Lake Martin community. It’s free and it only takes a few moments of your time. We have two ways to get your opinion in print: letters to the editor and guest columns. The main difference is length. Letters to the editor are up to 250 words, while guest columns can be up to 500 words. Letters and columns may be sent to P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011, faxed to (256) 2346550 or e-mailed to editor@alexcityoutlook.com. Please include your name, address and phone number. Send us your thoughts today!

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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ hosted the Memory Maker’s Quilting Retreat this past weekend. The group showed to one another several of their selfmade beautiful works of art. Linda Dennis praised the retreat planners on a job well done because of all the fun and fellowship the Memory Maker’s experienced as a whole. On Monday, Nov. 13, the group will be presenting Sharon Moore, Executive Director of Sav-a-life 55+ baby quilts that the group have made this year. The quilts are a special gift for unborn babies for Sharon to present to mothers that

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participate in the Sav-A-Life Program. The ACPR 50+ congratulate the Memory Maker’s for their steady commitment towards making precious baby quilts to give to a worthy community based organization. Our Couple’s Outing last Thursday was a fun and enjoyable day. Those who participated were: Ron Ownbey and Shirley Carmichael, Howard and Barbara Mattox, Bud and

Holt writes about the people and events of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.

Ongoing Events ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-786-1685 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday @ 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church,

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341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. WOMAN MEETING: Every first Sunday, Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting, at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meeting starts at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer selfpaced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets Monday-Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated

workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

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Democratic win in Alabama Senate race is an uphill battle J

udge Roy Moore and his wife, Kayla, made their traditional horseback ride to their voting place in Gallant in Etowah County, last Tuesday and when all the votes were counted that night, they won a resounding victory. Moore’s capture of the GOP Senate nomination was impressive. A 55-45 margin is not a total trouncing, but is considered a landslide. Despite being outspent by the Washington establishment 15-to-1, Moore prevailed. His solid bloc of conservative evangelical voters stood strong against an avalanche of negative ads. When the Washington Beltway Big Money interests pony up, they bring with them the best and meanest pollsters and media consultants in the country. They congruently polled and told Luther Strange to tie himself inextricably to Donald Trump. Luther stuck to the script perfectly. Trump even came to Alabama to endorse Big Luther. It was to no avail. When you are able to have

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$15 million spent for you and the president and vice president fly in to endorse you, you can look in the mirror the next day and honestly say, “I did all that I could do to derail the 10 Commandments Judge. Four months from now Mitch McConnell and crowd will be saying, “Here comes the Judge.” The GOP Senate runoff was finalized last Tuesday, but it was probably decided last year and the dye was more than likely cast in February and April when the race officially began. When disgraced and disregarded governor, Robert Bentley, gave Attorney General Luther Strange the Senate seat appointment in February it was the kiss of death. Folks in Alabama have never liked someone getting appointed to an office. When George

Wallace was in his heyday of popularity, he would appoint someone to a political office, and they would invariably lose every time. Alabamians tend to resent this means of arrival into a political post. They especially look with a disparaging eye when they get selected by a governor who they are investigating for corruption while you are the state’s chief prosecutor. It appears clandestine and casts a cloud of conspiracy over the deal. Perception is reality in politics. Big Luther was likely laid to rest in April when newly minted governor, Kay Ivey, changed Bentley’s decision to delay the Special Election to fill the remaining time of Jeff Sessions term from next year’s 2018 election to a Special Election this year. Luther took the appointment with the assumption that he would have the luxury of nestling into the seat for almost two years and running as a veteran incumbent with two years under his belt and every race on the ballot the same day; two years for people to forget the

appointment, plus 15 million dollars of Washington money is a lot safer bet than seeking election in a Special Election less than six months after the Bentley appointment against religious folk hero Roy Moore. Judge Moore was poised to win whatever he sought in his next pursuit of office. When the state judicial inquiry commission removed him from the Bench for espousing his judicial opinion against gay marriage, it made him a martyr among conservative Alabamians. In the Heart of Dixie that was a very good hand to be dealt. It made folks mad when the federal courts took him out of office for displaying the Ten Commandments. However, the wrath that his removal from the bench last year evoked was enormous. Especially, after he had been elected by the same voters because they liked his socially conservative stances. Private early polling of the 2018 Governor’s race revealed that Moore was

the frontrunner in that race. That is probably why Kay Ivey called for a Special Election as one of her first acts as Governor. She knew that Moore would be lured into the Senate seat, which better suits him. There is a lot of talk and speculation that the Democratic nominee, Doug Jones, can make a race of it when the General Election is held on December 12. Jones is a good candidate. However, he is a true national liberal Democrat who proudly espouses the liberal agenda of the Democrats. It is still very doubtful that a Democrat can win a statewide race in Alabama, especially for the U.S. Senate. However, it will be fun to watch. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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Average retail gasoline prices in the Montgomery area have fallen 7.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 205 gas outlets in the area. This compares with the national average that has fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy. com. Including the change in gas prices in the area during the past week, prices yesterday were 32.1 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 18.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 8.3 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 31.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. “For a third straight week, the majority of states saw average pump prices for gasoline fall as refineries affected by Hurricane Harvey in late August continued to show signs of being on the mend,” said Dan McTeague, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “All the more remarkable when you consider that oil prices, which rose over $5 a barrel in September, did not prevent gasoline prices from declining and that momentum is likely to continue with another decrease for the week ahead.” However, a GasBuddy official noted that there was one region that was an exception to the price decreases. “Though last week witnessed pump price increases in the Great Lakes, this can be traced to the price cycling behavior of the region, which means these states will see prices fall to start the week. Nationwide, many drivers continue to express frustration that the decreases aren’t reflecting pre-Harvey pump prices. As noted last week by Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, “it will take weeks or months to see gasoline inventories recover fully, but prices will continue slowly drift lower as inventories improve.” According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on October 2 in Montgomery have ranged widely over the last five years, from $2 per gallon in 2015 to $3.62 per gallon in 2012. Areas near Montgomery and their current gas price climate include Birmingham at $2.39 per gallon, down 4.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.44 per gallon, and Pensacola at $2.51 per gallon, down 6.6 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.57 per gallon. Statewide in Alabama price average $2.39 per gallon Sunday, down 4.6 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.44.

owan Charles Ott will have his very first birthday Oct. 6. He is son of proud parents Cody and Kate Ott in Texas and great-grandson of Pete and Peggie Sue Ott of Nixburg. The Equality School and community reunion came up quickly and will be this coming Sunday. Please come and enjoy the afternoon with us. It will still be held at the Masonic Lodge in Equality/Old Firehouse. We meet as soon after 11:30 a.m. as possible and hope to have lunch about noon. Bring your covered dish and enjoy the fellowship, which is always good. Mrs. Emily Law has tried to reach everyone that came last year. Luckily her cancer is in remission and she is just a hard worker. See y’all there. Hope everyone is enjoying this early taste of football weather we are having. I love it. I wish it could stay for a few months. “Roll Tide Roll,” our team has done so well already this season. Good plays and big scores seem to set them at the top. Sometimes, a family gets too much sadness at once. Sincere sympathies need to be extended to family and friends of the sweet Ott family. Especially Peggie and Pete in Nixburg and Jane Ott living close

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to Wetumpka. Pete’s brother Fred Ott, Jane’s husband passed away 19 months ago. Niece Patricia “Pat” Ott Banks, daughter of Frank Ott, had been on dialysis for seven years, passing away at 53, on Sept. 15. Rev. Peggie Sue Ott managed to take care of the funeral service at Nixburg Baptist Church, where she is Pastor. Meanwhile Pat’s father, Pete’s brother Frank Ott, 77, was in Jackson Hospital for two weeks, and passed away Sept. 21. Funeral services were in Alex City. Frank Ott was a retired Montgomery fireman and had donated his time over the last 50 years to the youngsters passing through East Montgomery’s Dixie Youth Baseball Center located at Goodwyn Junior High. Mr. Ott was so much appreciated that the ceremony to dedicate the Dixie Youth League Baseball Center in his honor recently took place, changing the name to “The Frank Ott Ball-field.” We get to the end of baseball season, and well into football. Let’s hope public voices are heard about prayer and our Flag. Taking a knee which is un-American,

in my opinion for professional players. We watched some of the football game with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta in the new modern football stadium in Atlanta. When Alabama played Florida State it was sold out, but not on Sunday. I bet it had something to do with the professionals ‘knee-action.’ The Chit-Chatters Ladies lunching group met at “Triple RRR Caf«” in Rockford on Thursday. It was most enjoyable. Friendly service really makes you feel welcome and at home. Then the Hot Bar with so many choices. I can vouch for the tasty, tender, moist and hot fried chicken, reminded me of the old style that ‘Bigmama’ used to fry in her iron skillet that was loved by everyone. All of us chattering ladies enjoyed the ‘Gathering’ room feeling of the place and great tasting food causing an almost family atmosphere. In our group this month were: Jackie Dean, Rachel Fuller, Janice Moses, Betty House, Debra Poole and Becky Scott. Debbie Grimes and her mother Janet Coker, first time for them and both are sweethearts. Jean Baker, Sharon Culberson, and Linda Seitz, so good to see them back again, Patty Self and Rosie Morgan. This certainly was the happening place to be. Some important folks came in for

lunch, including: Andi Wilson, Superintendent of Education, Rick Dean, our Judge of Probate, our best Sheriff ever Terry Wilson, Paul Perrett, county commissioner for my district and Jodi McDade. I was pleased to get to meet the friendly Dr. Jeff Fuller, pastor of the Baptist Church in Rockford, came in with his sweet daughter, Savannah. After I got home, I told Ron how nice lunch was and how friendly too. Now, he’s looking forward to going and I look forward to going back. There is plenty of parking, and in the shade too. Don’t forget to join us at Equality’s EPAC on Friday, October spooky 13th for Peggy Shores on piano and singing, plus The Ramblin’ Fever Band for that olde time rock ‘n’ roll. The roof may be raised. It was almost off last time this group performed, so you won’t want to miss this. I also heard that Roy Orbison may just stop by and do a few tunes. So, bring a drink to wet your whistle, and maybe a snack to share; hope to see you there. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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In an effort to meet the public in a friendly enviroment, first responders brought many of their tools along with games to greet the public. Various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including state, county, EMA, businesses and church groups showcased what the y do to help others. Above, a family looks over a boat from the Alex City Rescue Squad while State Conservation Officer Ben Montgomery helps Brylee Griffith with the bow and arrow.

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Funds pay $6,000 and legal fees of nearly $600 to the vendor to avoid litigation. Last month, TankPro sent a letter to the town requesting a payment of more than $40,000 to take care of what the town owed in arrears or be taken to court. TankPro had handled work refurbishing the town’s water tower more than two years ago. Town Attorney Charles Gillenwaters explained the town was at risk of having bank accounts frozen and property seized. The town had been paying $1,500 a month when the original agreement was for $3,000 a month. Over the summer, the town had missed two of the $1,500 and if it follows this agreement, it will be allowed to pay off the $96,000 debt in about five and a half years. Bonner wanted the minutes to reflect the details of the agreement.

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The council tabled paying the bills until the next meeting. The council approved paying a former police officer for unpaid overtime and holiday pay who recently resigned. The officer asked to speak to the council. He had asked to be put on the agenda and had left Mayor Ezell Smith a message that went unreturned. The council also said it would look into paying the unused vacation time of a terminated police officer who was also in attendance at the meeting. “We just want to do the right thing,” Bonner said. “If we owe them, let’s pay them.” The council agreed to hire Kyle McKenzie as a part-time police officer. McKenzie has four years of law enforcement experience in Montgomery and Tallassee though the last two years. He has not worked with a police department while working in

the automotive industry. The motion limits McKenzie to a maximum of 36 hours a week. Bonner had invited Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett to the meeting to explain what the sheriff’s department could do to help the town as the town makes decisions about its police department. Abbett explained if the town had no one on duty the sheriff’s department would cover the calls made to 911 but cautioned the department could not do the normal patrols like the police department. “We are short handed too,” Abbett said. “But you will not go uncovered.” James Woody asked the council to lower the vendor rates at the flea market. “We want to build up clientle,” Woody said. “ We have to give them an incentive.” The council agreed to lower the fee to $10 in hopes of

attracting a larger crowd. They also agreed to go from two portable bathrooms to one. “We are not seeing long lines at the Port-a-Potties,” Woody said. Bonner encouraged council members and anyone else at the meeting to seek volunteers for the fire department. “They are down to five people,” Bonner said. “All of them are over 65. We need to get some young volunteers in there. They are getting old.” County Commissioner T.C. Coley advised the town it should contact the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Authority after news of a water filtration company visited town looking for a place to set up shop. Coley explained the EDA can help vet and see what is available for incentives to help encourage an industry to locate in Tallapoosa County. Camp Hill Utility Supervisor

Robert Shelley informed the council two wet wells in the town’s sewage system had been repaired and lily pads were being removed from the lagoon. Shelley also stated he was working on a few small gas leaks. The Camp Hill Town Council also: • approved the use of the Edward Bell gym for a praise dance competition Nov. 4. The town will be responsible for the concession stand and for collecting the $5 admission, all of which benefits the town. • is looking for vendors for its Oct. 28 Fall Festival. • is looking for participants of its Dec. 16 2 p.m. Christmas parade. • is looking for donations of new, unwrapped toys at the town hall for a toy drive. The next meeting of the Camp Hill Town Council is Monday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m.

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A lot to take in this week for AU fans

always prefer to focus on one topic in my column and beat that dead horse unmercifully until it’s mutilated beyond all recognition. However, so much has happened in the world of Auburn athletics over the last week, I feel compelled to squeeze as much as I possibly can into this week’s somewhat bloated edition. Chuck Person: It’s incredibly sad that Auburn’s all-time greatest basketball player (yes, he was better than Charles Barkley in college) is now considered a criminal and general pariah. His crime wasn’t relatively heinous, but it did paint a very small picture of a rather large man. It also shined a brighter light on a nefarious element that has been ruining college basketball for decades. Perhaps the continuing FBI investigation will ultimately be good for the sport, but Chuck Person will no longer be a part of it. I personally believe Bruce Pearl will remain the head coach at Auburn. Of course, I’ve been wrong before. AU softball: The softball scandal that immediately preceded the basketball scandal was an ugly one. Clint Myers brought instant credibility and immediate success to the Plains. I bought in hook, line and sinker just like everyone else. We all love a winner and no one wants to rock the boat when the voyage is so pleasant. Well, if everything that’s been reported is true, a change was definitely in order and new leadership was needed. Mickey Dean appears to be a wonderful replacement on the surface, but only time will tell if he truly is the right man for the job. Jay Jacobs: The embattled Auburn athletic director seems to be coming to his last stand. Jacobs was named AD on Dec. 22, 2004. He has been somewhat of a lightning rod throughout his tenure. While the athletic facilities on campus have seen unprecedented growth under Jacobs watch, the coaches that have been hired have been controversial to say the least. Now with several sports facing varying degrees of scandal, time seems be running out for Jay Jacobs. Quite frankly, I’m not sure how it took this long. AU football: I jumped off the Gus Bus a few weeks ago after the embarrassing performance against Clemson. Well, technically I was thrown off for foul language and obscene gestures directed at the driver, but that’s not important right now. The Tigers are rounding into shape and getting a little better every week. It’s a prototypical Gus Malzahn coached Auburn team. They start extremely slow and seem to find their way after a few adjustments. It makes me wonder what in the world they do during fall practice. I was under the impression the whole point of practicing was to work out the kinks. Silly me. It certainly helps that the rest of the SEC is abysmal besides Alabama and Georgia. Auburn could certainly lose any of the next four games against Ole Miss, LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M. However, the Tigers are clearly better than all of those teams and should win. It all comes back to keeping Jarrett Stidham healthy. Auburn’s not good enough to look ahead. They must continue to play one game at a time. I’m not flagging the bus down trying to get back on, but I have noticed it has a little extra shine to it this week. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for the Outlook.

TABLES HAVE TURNED Dadeville flips the script on Elmore County

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

It was their last night on their home court, it was Senior Night, and it was against a team that had beaten them in straight sets earlier this season. To say the least, the Dadeville Tigers badly wanted a win Tuesday night against Elmore County. It didn’t look good for Dadeville early on in both of the first two sets, as the Tigers failed to gain a lead in the opening points. But both times Dadeville stormed back, then it held off the Panthers in the third set to claim a 3-0 victory. “With us seniors playing together for a long time, we’ve been wanting to beat Elmore County,” Dadeville outside hitter Quanesha Presley said. “We finally got

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Dadeville’s Denaya Pogue lays down a kill against Elmore County on Tuesday night.

the chance.” Early on, the Panthers came out swinging and jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the first set. That was the biggest lead for either team,

as it was a seesaw affair. The set featured six ties and five lead changes, but Dadeville finally took the lead for good on a Presley kill to make it 22-21. From there, the

Tigers never looked back and grabbed a 25-21 win. Elmore County responded in a big way, as it once again stormed out to a 10-4 lead See DADEVILLE • Page B2

Lyman Ward falls in another high-scoring affair STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Lyman Ward Military Academy is redefining the meaning of a highscoring game. Despite putting up a season-high 60 points, the Fighting Rangers suffered another loss on the gridiron Friday night, this time at the hands of Freedom. Sophomore Reece Lones was the star of the show for the Rangers (1-3). He exploded onto the scene with seven receiving touchdowns. He finished the night with eight catches totaling 182 yards with his longest catch going for 40 yards. Jerry Bosworth once again had a fine performance for Lyman Ward. He racked up 10 receptions for 124 yards and also scored one receiving

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Lyman Ward’s Joseph Reese is brought down by Peoples Baptist’s Andrew McKneeley in a game See LYMAN • Page B2 earlier this season. Reese had one touchdown in the Fighting Rangers’ loss to Freedom on Friday.

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Worthy a bright spot for Generals By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With an injury to top running back Trace Meadows, which has desperately hurt Horseshoe Bend’s ground game, it’s been up to someone else to get the offense going for the Generals. There seems to be no better person than senior quarterback Cade Worthy. Throughout the past two weeks, Worthy has been a standout for the Generals and has gotten the passing game going a bit more. “He’s done real well the past couple games,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “He’s thrown the ball well, and he’s thrown several touchdowns. He’s had a lot of passing yards the past couple weeks, so that aspect is improving.” Against Ranburne two weeks ago, Worthy was especially effective, completing 8 of 13 passes for 149 yards. He followed it up with a 169-yard performance against Holtville, during which he threw for a touchdown and ran for another. He

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was 11-for-24 on the night.

Diamond in the rough

Throughout the preseason, it looked like Khoner Davis was shaping up to be the starting quarterback of the Reeltown Rebels. But that changed during the season as Logan Hunt got the starting nod, but that doesn’t mean Davis hasn’t contributed. “Some names defensively have stood out that were

not mentioned earlier in the season, and that’s always good to see those guys that are the diamonds in the rough,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “Khoner Davis is one of those guys. He didn’t take a rep on defense throughout the summer, and now he’s our starting outside linebaker.” At the other outside position is Cameron Faison, but Davis has been the biggest See EXTRA • Page B2

DONTA DANIEL, Central Coosa: Daniel was a bright spot for Central Coosa. Just missing out on this week’s Century Club, Daniel finished with 97 rushing yards on 19 carries in the Cougars’ loss to Thorsby. He also scored one touchdown, an 83-yard rushing score. GARRET DAVISON, Lyman Ward: Despite a loss for Lyman Ward Military Academy, Davison had another standout performance. He completed 22 passes, eight of which went for touchdowns. He totaled 378 passing yards to go along with 93 rushing yards. He also added one touchdown on the ground. A’NIAH FORD, Benjamin Russell: In two of the Wildcats’ three matches this week, Ford racked up double-digit kill performances. She had a stellar 20 kills in a 3-1 victory over Lanier, and followed it up with 19 kills in an area defeat of Opelika. Ford is averaging three kills per set so far this season with 206 on the year. NALIJAH HEARD, Horseshoe Bend: Not only was Heard one of the top defenders for the Generals in Friday’s loss to Holtville, he also paced the receivers with four catches for 72 yards. He also had two sacks, including a safety in which he tackled Holtville’s quarterback in the end zone. TYKEEM HOLLEY, Dadeville: Holley was one of the biggest standouts defensively for the Tigers on Friday night in a narrow loss to Valley. Holley plays at inside linebacker. JAIKOBEE GAMBLE, Benjamin Russell: Gamble had a strong game defensively for the Wildcats in a loss to Oxford. He finished with nearly 10 tackles and also had an interception, which saved a potential Yellow Jacket touchdown. REECES LONES, Lyman Ward: Lones racked up a staggering seven touchdowns in the Fighting Rangers’ 84-60 loss to Freedom. He had receptions and totaled 182 receiving yards. See STARS • Page B2

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Horseshoe Bend’s Abby Cheatam, left, and Leighann McWhorter prepare for a pass during a match against Clay Central on Tuesday.

Horseshoe Bend dominates Clay Central, 3-0 By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Going up against a team it has now faced four times on the volleyball court, Horseshoe Bend got to try some things out Tuesday afternoon against Clay Central. The Generals stormed out to a first-set victory, 25-13, and although the second set was much closer, 25-19, it was for good reason. Setter Karsen Kinman, who has been nursing an injury, was put on the bench to get some rest and give Ashley Clanton some time at the position. “Ashley had to settle down a little bit,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie Turner said. “She was nervous because of course, she hasn’t set, but after she got used to it, she did good.” Kinman came back for the third and final set, which the Generals easily won, 25-8. Kinman finished the game with

10 assists, but Clanton was right behind with nine. Horseshoe Bend did a nice job spreading around its offense. Maggie Wood was a dominating force, finishing with 11 kills, but Caly Carlisle also added five while Harleigh Moss and Cheyanna Howard each had two. Although it didn’t quite show it in the stats, the Generals had a strong defensive game as well. Kinman paced the defense with four digs, and Carlisle and Moss each had two, but the entire game, Horseshoe Bend showed off its quickness and scrappiness. “They’re really working hard together as a team, and they’re gelling together,” Turner said. “They kinda know to expect that this person is going to get this ball and this person is going to get that one. They know where they fall together. Our scrappiness is going to be our key because we have a lot of young ones that move fast, so that’s going to be a key to us

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winning a lot of close ball games down the road.” With only one senior on the roster, Horseshoe Bend was uncertain of what to expect this season, but the Generals have now improved to 17-6 on the season and have a tournament win under their belts. “Honestly, they’ve exceeded my expectations way above what I expected,” Turner said. “There were several games that I didn’t think we would win, and we came out on top. They’ve done really well. Each person has accepted the rolethat I’ve given them on the team, and once we accepted those roles, we’ve played volleyball like I would not have dreamed of at this point.” Horseshoe Bend doesn’t get a break. It’s right back at it tonight with an area match against Reeltown. The Generals will honor lone senior Howard prior to the game.

Dadeville and it looked like a long night of volleyball might be ahead. “We just had to stay focused and continue to play our game,” Dadeville head coach Felicia Edwards said. “We came back and got the momentum, and just played hard.” Trailing all the way until it was 20-19, Dadeville eventually surged ahead. The game went to extra points before Amaya Hatcher laid down an ace to win it, 26-24. Dadeville looked its best in the third set, but that didn’t mean it was easy for the Tigers. Finally earning a lead to begin, the Tigers went up 10-4 before Elmore County started to make a game out of it. Behind the strength of hitters Madison Traylor and Haleigh Hart, the Panthers pulled the score to as close as one point late in the set, 21-20. But the Tigers held them off for a 25-22 win. “We really practiced for them, and we knew they were going to try to tip and play to the edge and go for the middle,” Edwards said. “We went over that in practice, and we came out and executed.” Dadeville assistant coach C.J. Ford said, “I actually got out there (in practice) and hit to them to try to emulate Elmore County’s good hitters to get them ready. We really worked on not only blocking, but covering tips when we did block their hitters, and it really paid off tonight.” Presley had a standout match and found her stride in the third set. She finished with 12 kills and

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three blocks, but had seven kills and two blocks in the final set alone. “My hits were better than they were in the past games because I was focused,” Presley said. “I was determined to beat Elmore County because they were undefeated in the area. Us beating them just means a lot.” Presley was helped out quite a bit by her teammates, too. LiDiamond Johnson smacked six kills, Denaya Pogue had five and Amaya Hatcher added three. “That’s beneficial for us because they don’t know what to expect,” Presley said. “They’re looking for me to hit it or tip it, so Denaya and Amaya coming out and hitting it well just shocked them. They really didn’t see it coming, especially with LiDiamond too.” As physically well as Dadeville played to earn the victory, a lot of it was mental too. And coming down the stretch of the regular season, the Tigers have made vast improvements in their mental game, according to Ford. “I’ve known all along they’ve had the ability to compete at a high level, it was just them starting to believe it,” Ford said. “There was a time when we first started this season when these girls made up every reason why we were going to fail, but now they have every reason why we’re going to succeed. I’m really proud of them because I know that’s something they can take for the rest of their lives.”

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standout simply because he’s taken over the position so well. “I never expected him to be able to play there,” Johnson said. “Actually, not that I never expected him to be able to, but I never expected him to be in that situation to have that opportunity, and he’s done a great job.”

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Kadore Glenn had another 300-yard performance against Valley this week. He has had more than 600 rushing yards to go along with seven touchdowns in the past two weeks.

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Just one week ago, Dadeville’s Kadore Glenn was named the Outlook Athlete of the Week for his stellar performance against Holtville, when he gained more than 300 yards and three touchdowns. He one-upped his own game on Friday night against Valley. Although the Tigers lost a narrow contest, Glenn was an absolute monster. He once again rushed for 307 yards, this time needing only 20 carries, and he scored four touchdowns. He had running scores of 12, 47, 36 and 4 yards. “Kadore is a hard-nosed ball player,” Dadeville coach Richard White said after the game. “We just got to keep feeding him the ball.”

Century Club

Obviously, Glenn leads this week’s Century Club with his 307 yards and four touchdowns, and he’s joined by teammate Qua Tucker, who squeaked into the club with 102 yards on 14 carries. Lyman Ward also put two receivers in this week’s Century Club. Sophomore Reece Lones was a beast, racking up seven touchdowns on just eight receptions and 182 yards. Jerry Bosworth also had 10 receptions for 124 yards and a score.

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Dadeville’s Quanesha Presley (12) waits for a pass during a game against Elmore County on Tuesday night.

Stars TADARIUS PARKER, Central Coosa: Parker averaged more than 10 yards per carry on Friday night against Thorsby. He finished with a total of 71 yards on five attempts and had one of the Cougars’ two touchdowns. ZAE STOWES, Benjamin Russell: Stowes scored the only touchdown of the game for the Wildcats against Oxford. He grabbed a 67-yard reception for a score. GRANT TAYLOR, Horseshoe Bend: Taylor nailed a pair of firsthalf field goals for the

Lyman touchdown. Bosworth added 32 yards on a mere four carries. Quarterback Garret Davison was unstoppable as the team’s leader through the air and on the ground. He had 22 completions and finished the game with 378 passing yards and eight touchdowns. He also had more than 10 yards per carry, totaling 93 yards on eight attempts, and added another score on the ground. Junior Joseph Reese also got in on the scoring with a rushing touchdown. He finished with 17 yards on three

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Generals on Friday against Holtville. His kicks were of 31 and 38 yards, and he also booted a handful of touchbacks giving the Generals a field-position advantage for much of the game. MAGGIE WOOD, Horseshoe Bend: Wood has been a heavy hitter throughout the season for the Generals’ volleyball team. She had performances of seven kills, nine kills and seven kills throughout Saturday’s Clay Central tournament to help Horseshoe Bend place third overall.

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carries. Defensively, Maxwell Webb and Sawyer Ray were the biggest standouts. Ray had two tackles for a loss, and they each totaled eight tackles with solos apiece. Michael Rogers nailed five tackles and brought down an interception, while Hunter Chappell and Zachary Whitehead each had four. Lyman Ward had eight other guys record at least one tackle. The Fighting Rangers are off this week before resuming action Oct. 13 at home against Ezekiel Academy.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area receives honors STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Every year the Boys & Girls Clubs of America hosts Area Council & Alliance All Staff Conference. This year’s conference was held in Mobile Alabama and including more than 23 clubs across the state of Alabama. Out of those 23 clubs the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area five awards. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area Board Treasurer Abby Guy, received the Alabama Area Council Beverly Burton New Board Member of the Year Award in recognition of her significant contributions to the Boys & Girls Club movement through her generous support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area. Boys and Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area Board Member and local business owner Brian Walls received the C-A-R-E award for his donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs through vehicle repair and up-keep. Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area Melissa Reynolds received the Professional of the Year in recognition of her significant contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area Movement. Marketing & Development Manager of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lake Martin Area Shelby Boswell received the 2017 State of Alabama Youth Development Professional Award for her dedication and service to the youth of our community. The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area as a whole received Board Transformation Project Completion for our readiness to respond to critical organizational development opportunities and successfully completing a three-phase board Transformation & Capacity Building Program which required the activation of a strategy to inspire board leaders and stakeholders toward a blueprint for continual quality improvement.

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HEALTH FAIR: Hatchett Spring’s Baptist Church YAM will be conducting their 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Goodwater Community Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free to the Goodwater Community and surrounding areas. We will kick off the day with our Heart walk/run at 8 a.m., followed by a CPR class at 9 a.m., registration required, and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free health care supplies, health and vision screenings, college prep info., diabetes education, breast cancer awareness, skin wellness, dental hygiene, life insurance, Sam’s Club, Zumba, kid’s fun, blood drive, motivational speakers, snacks, door prizes and so much more! For more information or to find out how you can become a part of this event, please contact 205-2406229 or 256-749-3223. CAR WASH: The BRHS NJROTC Unit will be hosting a Car Wash at Advanced Auto Parts on Highway 280 on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This unit fundraiser has a goal of raising $1,500 for the Unit Discretionary Fund in order to pay for 15 deserving cadets to attend a two-day Orientating Training Camp at Camp McDowell in northern Alabama on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. This unique training opportunity is in preparation for the NJROTC Area 8 Orientating Championship at Oak Mountain State Park on Dec. 16. Come out and meet our outstanding cadets and get your car washed. All donations are greatly appreciated. Out of town that Saturday? Mail your donation to BRHS NJROTC UNIT, ATTN: CAPT Leahey, 225 Heard Blvd, Alexander City, AL 35010. Unit website: brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com. CANCER WALK: Sistas for a Cause are hosting their 6th Annual Cancer Walk Oct. 7 at the Cooper Community Center. Registration fee is $10 and starts at 8 a.m with the walk at 9 a.m. For more information contact Valarie Oliver at 256-496-4684 or Nanette Stephens at 256-794-1439. CAR SHOW: The 4th annual Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Car Show is Oct. 7 in Millerville with 50/50 tickets, money tree, games and door prizes. Car registration is from 8 a.m. to noon and the registration fee is $20. Spectators are welcome 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is no charge for spectators. Breakfast items available. Catfish and chicken finger dinners as well as hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at lunch time. YARD SALE: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court is holding a yard sale Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to benefit the church.

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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Comer Memorial Baptist Church is hosting its 95th Anniversary and Homecoming Darrell Brooks, Owner service Oct. 8 at 10:30 p.m. The guest speaker is former member Rev. Johnny Taylor from Plano, Cutting •Edging Texas. There will be a covered dish Weed Eating •Mulch lunch after the service. Weed Control

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Saturday, October 14

CAR SHOW: The 37th Annual Custom Car Show at Oktoberfest will be Oct. 14 with registration from 8 a.m. to noon. It is an open show format with a money tree. All cars will be parked on asphalt. For more information contact Danny Pike at 256-496-0024 or danny. pike@alexandercityal.gov. BBQ: The 26th Annual Waverly BBQ at the Waverly Community Center is Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BBQ sandwiches and chips will be $5 or two for $9. BBQ meat is $9 a pound. Whole Boston Butts are $30 with presales available for pickup after 9 a.m. A chicken or pork plate for $9. Stew for $9 a quart. There will also be a silent auction, live auction, quilt raffle, arts and crafts, barnyard bingo and more. For more information call 334-887-7288. USHER WORKSHOP: There will be an annual usher workshop at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 15

TALLAPOOSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Sue Mason will present “Native Americans – Life and times before the Spanish arrived” to the Tallapoosee Historical Society Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. The meeting is free and open to the public. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, Oct. 15.Guest singers will be Exodus. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Edward Milner is pastor and the guest minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Hillabee Baptist Baptist Church is holding a homecoming service Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. to celebrate 65 years. The guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Anderson with music by Rev. Ray Duplessie. Lunch will follow.

Monday, October 16

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Robert Trent Jones and the making of modern golf” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 16 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 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.

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.

Sunday, October 22

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church is holding the 6th Pastoral Appreciation Service for Rev. and Sister Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. 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.

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.

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

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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 so America Newnan Hospital.

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Sunday, November 4

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, causal dinner.

Tuesday, November 7

SOUP LUNCH: Election Day Soup Lunch sponsored by the United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. All you can eat vegetable soup, cornbread, dessert and drink will be served. Carry-outs available. Cost is $7. Proceeds will go to local mission projects.

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Sunday, December 2

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, causal dinner.

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