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Council passes budget continuance City will operate on 2015-16 budget with no changes until further information is gathered By MITCH SNEED Editor

In a meeting that took just six minutes including the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, the Alexander City City Council passed a resolution that will allow the city to continue to have funding to operate. By a 6-0 vote, the council voted to continue under the 2015-16 budget, which expired on Oct. 1. State law requires municipal governments to have a

balanced budget before expenditures can be made. Passing the resolution does keep spending levels at the same levels that were in place. It also prevents, without special vote, some new projects from beginning. Council President Jim Spann explained what the move means. “What this means is that we operate under the same guidelines that we had in place in the 2015-16 budget,”

Spann said. “The salary structure, the pay, the positions all remain the same. There would have to be a new personnel authorization list approved along with the budget before that could change. “We plan to allow the next council to handle that so they can have input on it.” Spann said there are too many financial issues lingering to go forward with a new budget. He cited a lack of See COUNCIL • Page 3

Alex City man guilty of shooting into home

Days offer no relief for dry conditions By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

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A jury has convicted an Alexander City man of shooting into a house with a family still inside. Bryan Keith Taylor, 32, was found guilty Wednesday morning of shooting into an occupied dwelling, a charge from an incident in Alexander City on May 19. Taylor was charged of shooting a gun into a home near the intersection of J and N streets in Alexander City. There were six people inside the home when the shots were fired, including children. Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Duerr prosecuted the case for the state and called Taylor witnesses including victims who testified to the terror they felt when the shots were fired towards their home. The jury heard several See SHOOTING • Page 3

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Above, the water is shallow in Coley Creek.The drought has Lake Martin down five feet currently. Below, round bales await purchase at Abernathy Feed and Seed Wednesday afternoon. The drought will likely bring about hay shortages for farmers.

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Boy Scouts offer fun – with a purpose The United Way of the Lake Martin Area partners with 27 agencies that serve the local area in a variety of important ways. Each year, United Way holds a major fundraising campaign to raise money that is disbursed among those agencies. For the next several weeks, The Outlook will briefly profile each of those 27 agencies. Today, we feature the Boy Scouts of America’s Tukabatchee Area Council. The answers to the questions were provided by Larry Newton, district executive of the Tukabatchee Area Council. By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer What are the Boy Scouts of America? The Boy Scouts of America is a non-profit organization found in 1910. The organization adheres to the following mission statement: “The mission of the Boy Scouts of America

Wednesday brought another beautiful day to Alexander City, but again failed to bring much-needed relief to lawns and gardens in the area. Almost all of Tallapoosa County is at the driest point on Alabama’s lawn and garden moisture index, according to a report from the state climatologist released Tuesday. “It’s real dry,” said Dale Martin, an Equality-based lawncare professional who has been in the business for 20 years. “This kind of weather, it really slows things down for me with customers who don’t have irrigation. Some yards that I normally cut every other week, I’m cutting them every three or four weeks now. “If they don’t have irrigation, they’re drying up.” Asked how many yards he maintains, Martin replied, “Too many when we’re getting rain. Not enough when it’s this dry.” The lawn and garden moisture index measures the current capacity of moisture in the soil to sustain healthy lawns and gardens. “With Alexander City at a -2, that means that the shallow-rooted vegetation needs at least two inches of rain within seven days to recover,” said State Climatologist John Christy. Another measure of how dry things are is the drought index.

is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in the them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.” What age groups do each of the types of scouting serve? The Scouting program covers a wide-range of age groups and appropriately places its youth members by skill set based on age/grade in school. The Cub Scouting program- often referred to as a Cub Scout pack- covers grades first through fifth (ages 7-10 1/2), is divided into smaller units known as dens, and broken into the following program areas: Tigers (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), Webelos I (fourth grade), and Webelos II

2016 ANNUAL LAKE MARTIN LIVING ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Today is the last day to place your vote for the People’s Choice Award winner in the 2016 Annual Lake Martin Living Art and Photography Contest. Votes will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Alexander City’s Emporium Wine and Gallery 128 located at 128 Calhoun Street. Lake Martin Living received 70 entries for the contest this year. The overall winner for the contest will be featured on the cover of the October issue of the magazine. All other artists, including the winner of the People’s Choice Award, will be featured on the inside pages of the October issue. Submissions include works in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, pastels and photography, and all entries reflect life in our east central Alabama region. Be sure to cast your vote!

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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost two years, although we have known each other for almost seven years now. He is sweet, compassionate, always puts me first and is the best friend and romantic partner I could ever wish for. My question is, is two years too soon to know that I want to spend my life with him? We have discussed getting married and we would both like to, but I have heard countless stories about couples divorcing because they didn’t wait long enough before getting married, and I don’t want to be one of those people. Please help. -LOVING IN CALIFORNIA DEAR LOVING: In many cases, two years is long enough for a couple to meet, know they are compatible, become engaged and marry. Having known this man for a total of seven years, I would

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like to think that you have had a chance to observe him in many situations and possibly in other relationships. I would hope that you have both dated others and gained some experience. What concerns me is that you felt the need to write and ask me this question, because it makes me wonder if you are completely convinced that your marriage would last forever. Premarital counseling might put your mind at ease, and that’s what I recommend. DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for

two years. He keeps asking about a tattoo I have on my ankle and making fun of it. The tattoo is small and has my initials, or so I tell him. I think he knows I’m lying. A guy I dated had the same initials and we got matching tattoos, but I have never admitted it to my husband. Am I lying? Should I tell him whose initials those really are? -- INITIALLY CONFUSED DEAR INITIALLY CONFUSED: Many people today have tattoos, and some of them include the names or initials of former boyfriends, girlfriends and spouses. You should have fessed up at the time you were being married. The problem with lying about something as trivial as this is that it makes one wonder what else you would lie about. I see several possible solutions: First, tell your husband the truth. The second would be to have the tattoo removed.

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Mr. Tyrone Dark, of Alexander City, AL. died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, Alabama.

Funeral service for Mr. Samuel Anthony King 49 of Alexander City, AL; Saturday, October 8, 2016; 1 p.m.; Great Bethel Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL; burial in Seleeta Church Cemetery.

Funeral service for Mrs. Ruth L. Ashley 43 of Goodwater, AL; Friday, October 7, 2016; 3 p.m.; Paradise Mission Full Gospel Church, Goodwater, AL, burial in church cemetery.

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Mr. Billy D. Reynolds Memorial Services for Mr. Billy D Reynolds will be held Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Parkdale Methodist Church with Rev. Dorothy Scotts officiating. Mr. Reynolds passed away on October 5, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. He was born in Clay County on April 27, 1926 to Frank and Ohna

Mrs. Sara Bradford Sprayberry 1930 – 2016 Funeral Service for Mrs. Sara Bradford Sprayberry, 86, of Alexander City, Alabama, will be Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Pearson Chapel Church. Rev. Jeff Dye and Rev. David Sherrell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs Sprayberry passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on August 11, 1930 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama to Amanuel Britton Funderburk and Mattie Maudean Funderburk. She was an active member of Pearson Chapel Church and loved attending every Sunday. Mrs. Sprayberry enjoyed being out-

Rogers Reynolds. He is survived by Daughter, Diane Payton of Sylacauga and Son, Eugene (Melissa) Reynolds of Jackson’s Gap. Grandchildren: Misty (Ben) Todd, Buffy Lovelady, Michael Lovelady, April Payton-Cash and Josh (Hannah) Payton. Great grandchildren: Austin Mintz, Kay Lee Wells, Kannon Wells, Brody Wells, Ridge Lovelady, Alivia Payton, Reyn

Lovelady and Jacob Cash. Sister, Alice Pody. He was preceded in death by his parents. His wife, Eloise Dykes Reynolds, Brother, Fred Reynolds, Sisters, Helon Hanna and Ann Wilemon.

doors, flower gardening, quilting and sewing. She loved to mow her grass and enjoyed eating out, especially cheeseburgers at Bucks. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Natalie Jennings (Donald) of Alexander City and Sherry Sasser (Jerry) of Alexander City; sons, Ronnie Bradford (Christine) of Alexander City and Tony Bradford (Judy) of Alexander City; grandchildren, Marnie Mattei (Carmen), Ben Bradford (Kayla), Amy Jones (Tony), Anna Machen (Jamie), Amanda Fennel (Michael), Emily Sassano (Todd), Jeremy Sasser (Sarah), Brad Jennings (Elizabeth), and Nicole Dye; great-grandchildren, Luke Jones, Alivia Jones, Jacob Machen, Ava Machen, Tyler Machen, Cameron Fennel, Shepard Jennings, Owen Dye, Scarlett Dye, and Jesse Sasser; soon to be born great grand-

children, Colton Bradford, baby boy Jennings and baby Sasser; brother, Jimmy Funderburk (Frances); and Talmadge Garrett, whom she loved like a son. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Owen Bradford; second husband, Aaron Sprayberry; her parents; brothers, Ralph Funderburk, Dewey Britton Funderburk, and William Earl Funderburk; and sisters, Doris Moncrief and Mauette Yarbrough. The family will accept flowers, or contributions may be made to Pearson Chapel Church, 2827 Pearson Chapel Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneral home. Com.

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(fifth grade). Boy Scouts are aged 10 1/2 to 18. The Boy Scouting program is designed in a troop format with troops being broken into smaller units known as patrols. Venturing is a co-ed program for young men and women ages 14-21. Like Venturing, the Exploring program – ages 14-21 – is a co-ed program designed to help teens and young adults discover career opportunities and life goals within a group of friends and real-world, one-on-one mentorship. Lastly, the Boy Scouts of America administers a program known as “Learning for Life.” This program is designed for schools and community-based organizations to prepare youth for the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem, and for careers. What life skills and values does scouting teach? The life skills and values taught by Scouting are those of character development, leadership, self-reliance, team development, and citizenship. As Scouts – at

any age level – advance in rank, they earn “awards” or badges. These ranks and “awards” or badges teach personal fitness, personal finance, family values and relationships, government, lifesaving skills and first aid, and environmental awareness as well as camping, cooking and other skills deemed to help an individual learn and grow to become a better citizen in his/her community. Why would you recommend that a parent involve their child in scouting? As an Eagle Scout, I highly recommend Scouting to all families. It has been over a decade since I hung up my shoulder pads, put the basketball away, swung my last bat or ran my last track meet; however, the gift of Scouting and my Eagle Scout award have been gifts and experiences that keep on giving. They have helped me through college, helped in my career, helped in my life and have actually helped me save the lives of others. The reward from Scouting in a family whether for a short time

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or a lifetime is something that cannot be replaced or taken away. Scouting – in itself – is a family. It builds harmony and encourages the best in each person and family. Many families become closer because of their involvement in Scouting. What is the number one advantage of scouting for a child or young person? The number one advantage of Scouting for a child, young man, or even young lady is FUN with a purpose. Our program, as previously mentioned, offers a lifetime of opportunities; however, throughout the process, the individuals are having fun and learning at the same time. They are learning from great mentors, teachers, and individuals invested in the program. While learning, they are having fun developing new skill sets, participating in events not offered in many areas, and experiencing new challenges to help them grow into model citizens.

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According to the report, several counties in Alabama have large areas that are in extreme drought, including most of St. Clair and Jackson counties; the northwest portion of Shelby County; extreme eastern Jefferson, Dekalb and Cherokee counties; the northern half of Cleburne County; extreme northeastern Calhoun County; southeastern Chambers County and a large portion of central Lee County. Although none of Tallapoosa County is in extreme drought, according to the report, the northeastern half is suffering from a severe drought and most of the rest of the county is in a moderate drought. Only the extreme southwestern portion of the county is shown only as “abnormally dry.” Overall, the drought report, dated Sept. 27, says 6.3 percent of the state is in extreme drought, almost 18 percent in severe drought, and just over 41 percent in moderate drought. For those who appreciate the colors of fall foliage, Christy said chances are there will be little to view with conditions this dry. “Fall color is hard to predict,” Christy said. “ But usually in excessive dryness, the leaves began to die (i.e. turn brown) before the normal change in pigment in which the green color fades first, leaving other colors

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hours of testimony before going into deliberations, returning with a guilty verdict. Duerr thanked the jury and said he hopes that the conviction will serve as a deterrent to such irresponsible behavior. “I would first of all like to thank the jury for their service and giving their undivided attention – for listening to the facts of this case and not being distracted by the misleading arguments from the defense,” Duerr said. “I think and pray this verdict sends a message to other violent criminals that this type of behavior will not be tolerated. “You cannot run around in the street and shoot a gun at someone while in a residential neighborhood. Our residents deserve to know that their children can play in their own yard without fear of being hit by a stray bullet.” Judge Steven Perryman will impose sentence on Taylor on Nov. 21. Shooting into an occupied dwelling is a Class B felony in Alabama and is punishable by between two and 20 years in prison.

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complete cash reconciliations, revenue and expenditure details yet to be determined, no complete audits complete for 2014 and 2015, IRS issues and a theft investigation involving golf course funds that need to be cleared up for the new council and Mayor-elect Jim Nabors to be able to move forward. “All that work with the outside accounting firms and the other work will continue,” Spann said. “It is my hope that a lot of that can be brought to a close while we are still here. I guess we will see.” Nabors said Tuesday night that he plans to meet with Mayor Charles Shaw to get a clearer picture of where all the various financial activity stands. “My first order of business is to get to work and learn what I need to be doing as soon as possible. The mayor has offered his help in the transition and I will meet with him as soon as we can work out a time so I can start analyzing the work done by all these outside firms. That way we can see where we are and we can hit the ground running come Nov. 7.”

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to appear.” September climate notes: • Alexander City recorded a record high temperature for the date on Sept. 26 when the mercury hit 96 degrees, two degrees hotter than the previous record set in 2010. Alex City was one of 18 reporting stations in the state to set a record high on that date. • Several weather monitoring stations around the state reported their driest Septembers on record. They included Auburn, which recorded just .14 inches of rain

in September, breaking the old record of .36 set in 1919; Decatur, .09 inches, breaking the 1901 record of .11; Huntsville with .47 inches, breaking the 1998 record of .48; Russellville with .06 inches, breaking the 1999 record of .34; and Valley Head with .52 inches, breaking the 1960 record of .77. • According to the report, Anniston (100), Dothan (107), Huntsville (105) and Montgomery (119) have each recorded 100 or more days of 90-degree weather this summer.

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ll across Tallapoosa County, municipalities held runoff elections Tuesday. Voters were called back to the polls for the second time in six weeks to pick the people they wanted to lead their hometowns for the next four years. We applaud all those who took the time to vote. Across the nation, voter apathy is growing. According to fairvote.com, only an average of 60 percent of registered voters go to the polls in presidential elections and 38.7 percent of registered voters turn out in non-presidential years. In runoffs, that percentage is said to drop by almost 10 percent to 28.9 percent. The percentage has seen a steady decline since the 2000 presidential election where confusion was the rule, with hanging chads in Florida and the Electoral College having a bigger voice than voters in the end. “My vote doesn’t matter,” some have said. We beg to differ. Just look at Tuesday’s races. • In Dadeville, Brownie Caldwell topped Harold Gamble in the District 2 race by just two votes. • In District 2 in Alexander City, Buffy Colvin won over Jacob Meacham by six votes. • In Camp Hill, it came down to absentee ballots for Ezell Smith to top Jeff Bandy. Bandy actually led before the absentees were added in. Tell the candidates that came up on the losing end of those races that one vote didn’t matter. But what voters must remember is that they are exercising their Constitutional rights when casting ballots. We must never forget that at one time, not all citizens in this country could vote. African Americans couldn’t vote. Women couldn’t vote. Non-property owners couldn’t vote. Current laws are designed to give every qualified citizen the right to vote. Don’t take your right to vote for granted. Have your voice heard and your vote counted.

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Renew our Rivers cleanup set for Nov. 4-5

ake Martin Resource Association (LMRA), Alabama Power Company, Russell Lands, TowBoat US-Lake Martin and Advanced Disposal are once again coordinating the annual “Renew our Rivers” cleanup of Lake Martin shoreline and adjacent roadways. The combined efforts of more than 300 volunteers removed more than nine tons of trash in 2015. This year’s effort will once again be focused on littered shoreline and roadsides leading to public boat ramps. Additional efforts will be made to get neighborhoods throughout the Lake Martin community involved. The partnership with Wind Creek Park was a huge success last year and will be included again this year. We are also excited about including the Blue Creek area this year with the addition of Singleton’s Blue Creek Marina as a dumpster location. Volunteers are again encouraged to work independently with their clean up efforts and deliver the bagged trash to dumpsters which will also be located at the Kowaliga Public Ramp and Wind Creek Park

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Marina. If transporting the bagged trash proves to be difficult, arrangements can be made to have it picked up. Supplies will be made available and volunteers who deliver bagged trash or items to the dumpsters that have been retrieved from the shoreline of Lake Martin, adjacent roadsides or neighborhoods in the Lake Martin Community will receive a custom designed tee shirt featuring artwork from the “Renew our Rivers” art contest held annually at Stephens School. Here is the way it will work: • Volunteers can pick up supplies at dumpster locations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both Friday (4th) and Saturday (5th) • On Friday (4th) Russell Lands Associates and other volunteers will meet at 7:45 at Russell Lands office to receive supplies and assignments • Trash can be deposited

in the dumpsters on Friday November 4th and Saturday Nov. 5th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Volunteers in the Real Island area will have access to dumpsters at Real Island Marina • Volunteers will be urged to separate recyclables, which will be accumulated and delivered to the Alexander City Recycling Center • Saturday (5th) Wind Creek Park officials will shuttle volunteers to designated shoreline within park boundaries • On Saturday (5th) local Scout groups will clean designated areas and gather at Wind Creek Park afterward for a hot dog “cook out” courtesy of Marshall Griffin, Manager of Alabama Power Company offices in Alexander City and Dadeville Volunteers will be available at the dumpster sites to assist in unloading boats or vehicles during the hours of the clean up. For more information contact john.thompson@ hcsinc.net John Thompson is president of the Lake Martin Resource Association.

represents District 1. His phone number is 256329-9671. His address is 1821 LaVista Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Safety committee.

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Sherry Ellison-Simpson represents District 2. Her phone number is 256329-0516. Her address is 2879 Old Dark Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Sherry Ellison Simpson

Bob Howard represents District 3. His phone number is 256-2342225. His address is 241 8th Street West, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Buildings and Property committee.

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Billy Ray Wall represents District 4. His phone number is 256329-8060. His address is 101 Scott Road, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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James Spann represents District 5. His phone number is 256-3299758. His address is 314 Auburn Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

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Tony Goss represents District 6. His phone number is 256-7493355. His address is 647 Shady Point, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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ertain things scare me, but talking trees, old ladies with pigtails, and clowns top the list. I’ve never been a fan of clowns, and I’m not referring to career politicians either. I’m talking about the creepy ones. Okay, I’m still not talking about career politicians. I’m talking about Clarabell and Bozo, and for you younger folks, I’m not talking about Hillary and Trump either. I’m talking about the funny-looking freaks with the big red noses and big floppy shoes. Per MerriamWebster’s online dictionary, a clown is someone who performs in a circus, who wears funny clothes and makeup, and who tries to make people laugh. Has a clown ever made you laugh? Clowns are scary. My fear of clowns was deeply entrenched well before Stephen King’s ‘It’ ever graced my television screen. I’ve written previously about the importance of getting to know things that we fear. When it comes to people, lifestyles, and snakes, I firmly believe that; however when it comes to clowns, you can throw that out the window along with the big bowtie and the butcher knife. With that being said, I’m beginning to feel a smidgen of empathy for the laughing lunatics. As much as I detest their existence, they do have a right to exist. I can’t imagine how

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challenging it is being a young student in Clown College these days. I have no doubt that all the bogus clown sightings sweeping the country in recent weeks have led to an abnormally higher rate of sad clown graduates. They are also being occupationally profiled. I personally witnessed a tiny car of clowns pulled over last week near the Atlanta airport. The authorities had all 20 of them sitting on the curb. And the sad faces didn’t stop there. Apparently there was a group ahead of them, because another group got in line behind me at the security checkpoint. The TSA agent working the gate told them not to try anything funny. They took off their shoes and jammed up the conveyer belt for three hours. The agent then instructed them to take everything out of their pockets. That handkerchief trick got old real quick. I talked to one of them. He wasn’t all that scary looking. He was old, broken down, and rode a tiny tricycle though the airport. Apparently, he’d been Ronald McDonald’s stunt double earlier in his career. They were headed

to a clown convention. I only talked to him to find out which flight they were on. Fortunately for me, they were taking a tiny plane and it was full, but I was ready, willing, and able to change my flight. There was no way I was going to be stuck in a plane with a bunch of clowns. I did that once with a plane full of Florida State fans coming back from Pasadena. Much like the clown sightings sweeping the country, this story is totally fabricated. I did see a big goofy guy with a red nose, but I think he was just battling allergies. I hope it brought a smile to your face. The bogus reports of clowns threatening harm upon our children infuriates me. It seems like people, regardless of age, could find more productive ways to fill their days. But make no mistake about it, whether it’s Bozo or Clarabell, I do have a fear of clowns. By definition, an irrational fear of clowns is known as coulrophobia. The prefix “coulro” comes from the ancient Greek word for “one who goes on stilts,” which, oh by the way, I don’t like those towering tormenting freaks either. Jody Fuller is from Opelika. He is a comic, speaker, writer nd 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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October 7

CHAIRISH: Pieces for the Chairish event are due at the United Way. JOURNEY INTO DYSLEXIA: For Dyslexia month, Journey into Dyslexia willbe show from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adelia M. Russell Memorial Library.

October 7-22

CHARISH: Chairish pieces will be on display at the United Way Building in Downtown Alexander City and on the MainStreet Facebook page.

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SISTER 2 SISTER CONFERENCE: New Style Baptist Church will be hosting the Sister 2 Sister Confrence Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. Speakers are Elder Chad Jackson, Missionary Gwendolyn Patton, Pastor John H. Jones, Jr., Sister Shirley Jennings, Rev. Richard Taylor. Registration is $20 and for more information call Sharon Benton at 256496-1143.

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OKTOBERFEST: The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 36th Annual Oktoberfest is Oct. 8 There will be entertainment, food, Kidfest, vendors, custom car and truck show and a run/walk. PAINT THE TOWN RED: The Central Alabama Club of NANBPWC, Inc. invites the community to participate in their annual “Paint the Town Red” Fall Scholarship Benefit Saturday, Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cooper Recreational Center. Donations of $10 per person. There will be a variety of games, karaoke, a best dressed contest and other events that require audience participation. For tickets, see any member of the CAC or call Shirley Shelton at 256-215-3839 or 256-749-3839 or Susie Davis at 256-329-1595 or Elsie Shelton at 334-361-7204. STAR GAZING: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting “The Night Sky Comes Alive” Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening of stargazing will offer an opportunity to view and learn about the constellations and night sky. The program will include an indoor slideshow presentation followed by a constellation tour outside with members from the Auburn Astronomical Society. All activities will take place at the visitor center in the front of the park and are free for the public. For more information please call Horseshoe Bend National Military Park at 256234-7111.

October 9

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, Oct. 9 with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with special guest Fresh Anointed. There will be a covered dish meal at noon. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: New Hope Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating a church anniversary Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. G.H. Pulliam and Pine Brove Baptist Church of Dadeville will be the guests.

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October 11

AUTHOR DISCUSSION: Peggy

Wall, author of ‘Alabama Gold, a History of the South’s Last Mother Lode’, will visit the Dadeville Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m., to discuss her book and sign copies that will be available for sale. The book covers gold mining in Tallapoosa County during an entire century, beginning in the 1830’s and ending in the late 1930’s. She has included research about Gold Mountain, the Devil’s Backbone, Eagle Creek, Goldville and Hog Mountain. Ms. Wall interviewed miners from the 1930’s and they also told her stories of the experiences of their parents who had been miners in the early 1900’s. The Friends of the Library will sponsor this event in the basement of the library at 205 North West St. Call 256-825-7820. DYSLEXIA TIPS: Parents of Kids with Dyslexia will share tips and feelings at the Adelia Russell Memorial Library for Dyslexia Month Oct. 11 from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. DINNER FUNDRAISER: The SAV-A_LIFE Annual Fundraising Dinner will be Oct. 11 at the First Baptist Church of Alexander City. Kevin Ferrin, founder of “That you may know” ministries will speak. Call 256329-2273 for more information. PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST: Wind Creek State Park will host a pumpkin carving contest Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m. Pumpkins must already be carved and judging starts at 6:15 p.m.

October 15

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a trade day Oct. 15. Booths are $10. REUNION: A Mountain Day Reunion will be held Oct. 15 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethany Community Center. Turn at the Mountain Fire Department on Highway 49 on Bethany Road and the Community Center will be two miles on the right. Bring a covered dish for lunch and enjoy a time of fellowship. Everyone is invited. FALL FESTIVAL: Wind Creek State Park is hosting its annual fall festival Oct. 15. At 9 a.m. is the 4th annual 5k Run/Walk, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is a carnival in the overflow parking lot with lots of games and prizes, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. is the costume parade in the Campground Playground, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. is trick or treating in the campground, at 6 p.m. judging for the decorated campsites will begin and at 7 p.m. will be the haunted hayride and the kiddie hayride starting in the beach parking lot.

October 16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. The speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls with a review of her new book “Alabama Gold” A history of the South’s Last Mother Lode.” PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting its 14th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Min Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Dr. Rev. Eddie Hunter, pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. PASTOR APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting the 5th Appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sis Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell, Alabama. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church on Pearson Chapel Road in Alexander City will have their annual Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Bro. Billy Coleman will

preach and Highway 22 Bluegrass Group will play and sing. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. S. Dewayne Drakeford of Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church of Opelika. PEARLS DAY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill is presenting its annual Pearls Day Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. Rev. Justin Freeman and New Canaan Baptist Church is the guest church. All churches are invited.

October 17

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Frye Gaillard will present “Biography of President Jimmy Carter and the story based on oral history of a family of runaway slaves,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office. COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will have its October meeting Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. at the Central Office.

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

October 19

911 BOARD: The Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet Oct. 19 instead of the normal second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information.

October 20

RALLY IN THE ALLEY: Raffle tickets for Chairish pieces will be sold at Rally in the Alley from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. DYSLEXIA INVENTORS: The Adelia M. Russell Library will be hosting Great Inventors with Dyslexia Oct. 20 from 3:45 p.m. 5 p.m.

October 22

CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Christmas Card Workshop October 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wine Emporium. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The class is limited to 12 prepaid students. The workshop will cover dogwoods, pink and white. CHAIRISH: Chairish pieces will be displayed along Main Street during the MainStreet Farmers Market and Fall Festival. Raffle tickets will be sold and drawing held for the winners. The MainStreet Fall Festival and annual pumpkin roll and pumpkin bowling will be in Strand Park.

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Tallassee Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Trade Day Oct. 22 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the upcoming annual Trade Day event. This event, like those in the past, will be held on King Street. Vendors from Tallassee and surrounding areas will line the street offering one-of-a-kind items. There will also be food vendors, entertainment and a Kid’s Zone for the young ones. Trade Day is scheduled for Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Trade Day is a long running annual event in Tallassee that residents look forward to every year. “This is the 26th year for Trade Day,” said Michone Roye, Director of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce.” Trade Day is designed to support local business and attract visitors to the Tallassee area. “It is an opportunity for local vendors to setup and

sell their goods,” said Whitney Hester, event coordinator with the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce. “It’s also a chance to bring in people from out of town.” According to Hester, the items that will be available for purchase at Trade Day are often exclusive to the producer. “It’s a great opportunity to purchase handmade goods and other specialty items that will be available,” she said. There will be much more than vendors at the 26th annual Trade Day. Several local entertainers will be on hand to demonstrate their talents and skills. “We’re going to have live entertainment,” said Hester. “Studio B, Prime Time Athletics, The Pointed Toe, and the River City Band will perform.” Specialty items will be abundant at Trade Day and there should be something for every interest. “There will be people selling purses, arts and crafts items and unique homemade gifts,” said Hester. “There will be both local business and individuals selling merchandise. There will also be some busi-

nesses there to inform the community about the services that they provide.” With the Holidays soon approaching, Hester said this is a perfect chance to get a head start on that seasonal shopping list, and have an enjoyable experience in the process. “I buy Christmas gifts at Trade Day,” she said. “It’s also a lot of fun. It’s also good fellowship and the kids always have a good time at the Kid’s Zone.” While the adults shop, the children can play to their hearts desire at Kid’s Zone during Trade Day. With a list of activities, Kid’s Zone should have something for every little one. “We have two big blowup slides,” said Laurie Rygiel, coordinator of Kid’s Zone for the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce. “We also have the fire trucks from First Baptist Church coming, and we will have lots of funs games for the kids.” Oct. 22 is quickly approaching. If you would like more information on Trade Day, contact The Greater Tallassee Chamber of Commerce at 334-283-5151.

Police Reports Dadeville Police Department October 3

• An Alexander City man, age 26, was arrested on Highway 280 on the charges of Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. • A report was filed for Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle and Theft of Property that occurred on N. Broadnax Street. • A report was filed for Burglary and Theft that occurred on East South Street. • A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on Freeman Drive.

October 2

• A report was filed for Robbery and Theft of Services that occurred on West Lafayette Street.

September 30

• A Camp Hill woman, age 68, was arrested on Highway 280 for Possession of Concealed Weapon without a Permit. • A Tallassee man, age 19, was arrested on Highway 50 on the charge of Failure to Appear.

September 29

• A Dadeville woman, age 19, was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Jail on the charge of Failure to Appear.

September 28

• An Alexander City man, age 23, was arrested on Highway 280 on two counts of Failure to Appear. • A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on E. Lafayette Street. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Main Street. • A report was filed for Robbery 1st and Theft of Property 1st that occurred on N. Loop Road.

September 27

• A report was filed for Disorderly Conduct that occurred on S. Tallassee Street.

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• A resident of Price Road in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal trespassing.

October 3

• Troy Ray was arrested at the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department on the charge of failure to appear child support times two. • A resident of Highway 63 North filed a report for domestic violence. • A resident of Abdullah Road filed a report for identity theft. • Jerrod Payne of West Hewston Street was arrested for disorderly conduct.

October 2

• A resident of Pinkston Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

October 1

• Jacob Sims of Linda Lane in Sylacauga was arrested on an outstanding warrant for harassing communications. • A resident of Quail Walk in Dadeville filed a report for theft.

September 30

• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Dadeville field a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Pamela Drive in Alexander City filed a report for assault.

September 28

• A resident of Ashurst Bar Road in Tallassee filed a report for theft of property.

September 27

• Melvin Waldrep of Mullican Road in Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear child support. • Willie Pogue of Manoy Drive in Jackson’s Gap was arrested for grand jury indictment driving under the influence of alcohol. • Shaburta Curry of Church Court in Camp Hill was arrested for a grand jury indictment for menacing.

September 26

• A resident of Dudleyville Road in Camp Hill filed a report for theft of

property. • A resident of Crown Pointe Road filed a report for theft of property.

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September 25

• A resident of Notasulga Road in Notasulga filed a report for criminal mischief and theft of property. • A resident of Highway 120 in Notasulga filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • A resident of Rocksprings Road in Jackson’s Gap filed a report for theft of property.

Alexander City Police Department September 28

• Theresa Ann Lashely, 35, of Goodwater was arrested for theft. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Cherokee Road. • Theft was reported on Knight Road.

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• Mason Lewis Hall, 65, of Rockford was arrested for public intoxication. • Domestic violence was reported on Highway 22 West. • Theft was reported on Cherokee Road. • Harassment was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported in the 100 block of 11thAvenue North. September 25 • Shelby Dale Trotler, 53, of Cumberland Furnace, TN was arrested for public

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Pat Manasco, state secretary of Kiwanis International (third from right), was on hand Thursday at the Dadeville Kiwanis Club’s weekly meeting to install the club’s 2016-17 officers. The new officers are, left to right, Brenda Floyd, president; Kim Russell, treasurer; Betty Hayes, secretary; Manasco; Chris Kizziah, president-elect; and Doug Reid, past president.

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The Dadeville Kiwanis Club installed new officers and a board of directors Thursday at its weekly meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Dadeville. Pat Manasco, state secretary of Kiwanis International, was on hand from Birmingham to install the new officers and directors. Manasco opened her remarks with special praise for the club’s mainstay, Betty Hayes. “If I had 88 club secretarys like Betty, my job would be a breeze,” Manasco said. “I’d stay at the beach all the time and just call in.” Hayes, the longtime secretary of Dadeville Kiwanis and Dadeville High School Key Club advisor, was re-installed in that office on Thursday. Other officers for 2016-17 are President Brenda Floyd, Presidentelect Chris Kizziah, Treasurer Kim Russell and Past President Doug Reid. “We have a lot of kids in the community who benefit from the work we do and the donations we collect,” said Floyd. “We’ve got a lot of work to do and I’m excited to be a part of it.” Installed as the board of directors were fundraising chairman Peggy Bullard, membership chairman Tony Johnson, Sandra Carlisle, Jerry Heath, Charles Kelley, Mickey Tarpley and Mark Tuggle. Manasco also recognized two Dadeville Kiwanis members for their longevity as members. John Percy Oliver II was recognized for being a member for 49 years and Tony Johnson for 43 years as a member. Dadeville Kiwanis Club meets every Thursday for lunch at First Presbyterian Church.

Consumers encouraged to evaluate Health Insurance Marketplace Open enrollment period set to begin Nov. 1 STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Since the Affordable Care Act became law, millions of Americans gained coverage or found more affordable options thanks to premium tax credits available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released data showing that 33,000 Alabama residents who currently purchase offMarketplace individual market coverage may qualify for tax credits if they shop for 2017 coverage through the Marketplace. Nationally, the report finds that 2.5 million Americans who currently purchase off-Marketplace individual market coverage may qualify for tax credits. “More than 9 million Americans already receive financial assistance through the Health Insurance Marketplace to help keep coverage affordable, but today’s data show millions more Americans could benefit,” said Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. “We encourage everyone to check out their options on HealthCare.gov or their state Marketplace and see if they qualify for financial assistance. Marketplace consumers who qualify for finan-

cial assistance usually have the option to buy coverage with a premium of less than $75 per month.” Today’s analysis estimates that about 6.9 million individuals currently purchase health insurance in the off-Marketplace individual market. Of those, about 1.9 million either have incomes that would qualify them for Medicaid or place them in the Medicaid coverage gap or are ineligible to purchase Marketplace coverage due to immigration status, while the remainder could enroll in Marketplace qualified health plans (QHPs). The open enrollment period begins Nov. 1. Many consumers remain unaware of the financial assistance available to them through the Marketplace. For example, a recent Commonwealth Fund survey found that only 52 percent of uninsured adults were aware that financial assistance is available through the Marketplaces. A recent HHS analysis found that, in a hypothetical scenario where all 2017 rates increased by 25 percent, 73 percent of current Marketplace consumers would be able to purchase coverage for less than $75 per month thanks to tax credits.

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Among those at the ceremony to rename the Central Coosa football stadium to Keith Bullard Stadium were (from left) Bulldard’s daughter in law Kelly, grandson Briggs, son Jarrod, widow Lori Bullard, daughters Whitney and

Central Coosa honors school legend Football stadium renamed Keith Bullard Stadium By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor

When the Central Coosa Cougars next play on their home field in two weeks, they will be stepping out onto a stadium honoring school legend the late Keith Bullard. During Central Coosa’s home game against Pike County last week a portion of the halftime activities were dedicated to a ceremony and ribbon-cutting to rename the Cougar’s football stadium to Keith Bullard Stadium. A life-long resident of Coosa County, Bullard passed away in 2014 after an extended illness. His legacy at Central Coosa includes serving a nine-year stint as head football coach

and eight-year stint as athletic director, both while teaching history and physical education. In 1999, his final season as coach, Bullard led the Cougars to the Class 4A playoffs for their first time ever. That same year Bullard was named assistant principal at Central Coosa and then principal the following year, a position he would hold through 2014. Under Bullard’s leadership, Central Coosa received the 2012 Dr. Lawrence Lemak Award, an Alabama High School Athletic Association Exemplary Sportsmanship Award, which brought $2,500 to the school to be divided evenly among its athletic programs, and the al.com District IV Sportsmanship Award that

same year. Those achievements were cited in a resolution the Coosa County Board of Education passed to rename the stadium. That resolution was read aloud Friday as approximately 25 members of Bullard’s family, friends, former coworkers and students took to the field for the ceremony. An artistically framed version of that same resolution was presented to Bullard’s family following the reading and ribbon cutting. “It was a really nice ceremony,” said Coosa County Board of Education Superintendent Dennis Sanford, a lifelong friend and former colleague of Bullard. “It was good to see so many people there.”

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t was his first catch at the college level, but it is already legend at Auburn. Kyle Davis’ one-handed snatch out of the sky — while contorted and double-teamed — on Sept. 10 against Arkansas State drew comparisons to Giants’ star wide receiver Odell Beckham. Darius Slayton and Ryan Davis haven’t made spectacular grabs, but each has started each of Auburn’s five games. Will Hastings, all 5-foot-9 of him, was a go-to receiver on third downs early this season and amazes coaches and teammates with his quickness. Eli Stove showed his raw talent with two first-half catches — the first of his career — last Saturday against Louisiana-Monroe. Then there’s Nate Craig-Myers, the herJOE alded five-star recruit out MCADORY of Tampa, Fla., whose Sports Columnist 39-yard touchdown reception Saturday was not only the first of his career, but was the first thrown by JUCO transfer quarterback John Franklin III. Craig-Myers badly burned the Warhawk defense and the only question was whether the new quarterback would hit the mark. Franklin couldn’t have thrown it any better and seconds later CraigMyers was celebrating with teammates in the end zone. What am I getting at here? Each of these wide receivers are either sophomores, redshirt freshmen, or freshmen. Upper classmen and starters Tony Stevens and Marcus Davis are steady regulars, with Stevens putting up the best numbers of his career, but can be replaced next season. I don’t recall Auburn ever having this much young talent at receiver. Ben Obomanu and Devin Aromashodu were five-star recruits, signing with the Tigers in 2002 and enjoying great college careers, but that pair will have a hard time comparing to this year’s group. Davis is just a freshman, but is 6-foot-2, 210 pounds. He reminds me of Duke Williams (on the field). Craig-Myers is 6-foot-2, 204 pounds. The 6-foot Stove, an engineering student, didn’t get the signing day notoriety Davis and CraigMyers did, but finished with 136 receptions in high school and will undoubtedly make his mark here. Need more size? Slayton stands 6-foot-2, 191. Ryan Davis isn’t big (5-9, 172), but the sophomore leads this young group with 17 catches for 140 yards. In total, these underclassmen have already combined for 41 receptions for 545 yards. And they’re just getting started. Quick kicks: It’s about to get real: Top-ranked Alabama has played only one good football team this season – Ole Miss (Sept. 17). The Tide showed America why it continues to deserve that lofty ranking by rallying to win. But Alabama’s next three games are at Arkansas, at Tennessee and Texas A&M. Sweep those and pencil Alabama into the playoff. Auburn, on the other hand, must at least split its next two games, at Mississippi State and home vs. Arkansas, before traveling to Ole Miss. The Tigers are flirting with no bowl at all, something similar to the Birmingham Bowl, or even better. LSU needed Guice: Nothing against Leonard Fournette, but maybe LSU needed a change of pace at running back. With the powerful Fournette sidelined with a bum ankle, the quicker Derrius Guice gave the Tigers a home-run threat against Missouri and rushed for 163 yards in an easy win. I believe LSU’s offensive philosophy, which was questionable until Les Miles’ recent dismissal, was stagnant, boring and married to Fournette. Mixing it up with this speedy back is a shot in the arm. We’ll see how this works Saturday against Florida. Playoff projection (subject to change, of course): 1. Alabama; 2. Ohio State; 3. Clemson; 4. Houston. Lurking: Washington, Michigan, Louisville, Texas A&M and … Baylor. Joe McAdory is the communications editor at the Auburn University Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.

Editor’s note: The gold crown indicates those with the best record so far in the season.

Luke Robinson

Brett Pritchard

Cliff Williams

Cathy Higgins

Mitch Sneed

Doug Patterson

Randy Lee

Last Week: 9-1 Overall: 41-9

Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 40-10

Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 39-11

Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 38-12

Last Week: 10-0 Overall: 38-12

HSB @ Vincent

BRHS

Minor

BRHS

Minor

BRHS

LaFayette @ Reeltown

Coosa

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Dadeville

HSB

LaFayette

Minor @ BRHS Coosa @ Comer Dadeville @ Elmore Co.

Alabama @ Arkansas Auburn @ Mississippi State

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Scott Hardy

Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: 8-2 8-2 8-2 8-2 Overall: 36-14 Overall: 35-15 Overall: 33-17 Overall: 33-17

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Arkansas

Alabama

Tennessee @ Texas A&M

Auburn

LSU @ Florida

Texas A&M

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FSU @ Miami

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