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PUMPED UP PRICES Drivers see higher prices for gas in wake of pipeline leak, but no shortages so far By MITCH SNEED Editor
While gas shortages have been reported in some locations across the Southeast, so far the only impact local motorists are seeing as a result of the leak in a fuel distribution line in Shelby County 11 days ago is slightly higher prices.
According to the website GasBuddy.com, regular gas prices have risen as much as .30 cents per gallon in Alexander City since the leak was discovered near Helena in the Colonial Pipeline. The most common price in Alexander City Monday was $1.99, but gas could be found a low as $1.88 and as high as $2.19 depend-
ing on the station. There were at least seven stations that raised prices by $.10 cents per gallon during the day Monday. “I left for work on Friday and it was $1.89, when I came back home it had gone to $2.19,” said Mike Pridmore of Alexander City as he fueled up Monday at Mapco See GAS • Page 3
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Motorists fuel up Monday at Cherokee Quick Stop in Alexander City. The store has seen prices rise about .20 cents over the last 11 days due to higher prices from suppliers in wake of the gas pipeline leak that has cut supplies short..
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An eclectic mix of customdecorated chairs and other furniture items will be up for grabs at this year’s third annual Chairish event, set for Oct. 22 at Alexander City’s Fall Festival downtown. “We have close to 50 people who have committed to donate items this year and the pieces I have seen so far are equally as creative as the ones we have had in the past,” said Jane Benton Howell of the Chairish committee. “The piece that Wayne Fuller painted is a keepsake piece. It is a handmade antique chair with a hand-painted rendition of Kowaliga on the front and a spearpoint on the back. It is unique. “Debbie Griffith’s Art class is painting a piece this year that is adorable. The children have been working with LMRA to create artwork for the upcoming clean-up cam-
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ART AND CHAIR-ITY Above, Stephens Elementary School fourth grader Katie Waldrop paints her design on a bench that students are working on for the Chairish event. The design is from Waldrop’s Tshirt design for “Renew our Rivers.” Left, Wayne Fuller works on his Kowlagia themed chair for Chairish at his Alexander City home Monday.
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Girls Ranch Director: ‘Every child needs a first chance’ EDITOR’S NOTE: 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 najor fundraising campaign to raise money this is disbursed among those agencies. For the next several weeks, The Outlook will briefly profile each of those 27 agencies. Today, the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch is featured.
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Lee and Washington streets took a giant step toward a major makeover Monday night, as the council approved a resolution allowing Mayor Charles Shaw to enter into an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to help fund the project. Under the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program (ATRIP) 2.97 miles of roadway will be paved. The work will include a total reconstruction of Lee Street from U.S. Highway 280 to the rail crossing near what was the Russell Corp. headquarters and then across the tracks and back down Washington Street to the city limits. “I want to make sure that we all understand that this isn’t the road from Highway 280 all the way into town,” Council President Jim Spann said. “It will start at 280 come to that crossing there and then turn and head back away from town on
Who is the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch? The Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, located in Camp Hill, is one of four ranches operated by the Boys and Girls Ranches of Alabama, a charitable, nonprofit corpora-
tion, sponsored by the Alabama Sheriffs’ Association and managed by a Board of Trustees. The ranch program is funded almost entirely by private donations from concerned individuals, churches, civic clubs, corporations and foundations. The administrative/fundraising office which raises, receives, budgets and disburses funds for the Ranch program, is located in Montgomery. What is the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch? Opened in 1973, the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch is located on property donated by Mr. James D. “Duck” Samford. Currently the campus consists of 5 ranch homes, 2 staff houses, an office, chapel, gym, pool, pond, and various support buildings. The ranchers attend Reeltown School, where they are involved in various extracurricular activities. They are active in youth programs and attend local churches. Ranch
highlights include annual beach trips, days at the water park, spa days, Atlanta Braves baseball and Columbus Cottonmouths hockey games, a fashion shows, nursing home ministry, church food ministry and visits to Children’s Hospital. Life on the ranch today centers around the same premise the ranch program was founded on more than 50 years ago. Children live in family situations with house parents on working ranches where Christian principles, See RANCH • Page 11
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DEAR ABBY: While our 6-year-old enjoys the positive attention he receives from his often unusual and imaginative clothing choices, his grandparents feel we are being “disrespectful to others” by allowing him and our other children to wear these outfits in public. Neither my husband nor I was permitted freedom of expression as children, and we agreed that with the exception of health, profanity, lewdness, immodesty and adherence to organizational dress codes, that we would not restrict our children’s freedom of expression. While we often don’t agree with our children’s choice of attire, it seems prudent to choose the battles we fight. Is anyone other than our parents actually offended by a pirate (sans weapon) in the dentist office, or a backward shirt at the grocery store? And if they are offended,
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on Highway 280. “The prices we had have me spoiled I guess. This is high, but it hasn’t been that long since we were paying over $3 so I can live with it. “It just seems odd that it would jump that much that quickly, but it seems to happen every time there is any problem at all.” The leak was discovered on Sept. 9 in one of two lines operated by Colonial. The pipeline runs through 11 states from Houston to New Jersey. According to the Associated Press and a release issued by Colonial, the leak may have allowed between 252,000 to 336,000 gallons of gas to be lost before the problem was discovered. The pipeline is said to move 2.6 million barrels of refined oil daily, which is 40 percent of the gas consumed along the East coast, according to The Associated Press. Since the interruption, company officials have been working on a bypass to the damaged area. They have also started using the second pipe, which normally supplies diesel, jet fuel and home heating fuel. The company has also gone to using more tanker trucks to help deliver fuel, according to a released statement by Colonial. Local drivers said they were just glad there weren’t shortages like some metro areas have reported. “I saw on CNN where there were long lines and some stations out of gas in Atlanta and up north,” Mandy Appling of Alexander City said Monday as she got fuel at Koons Corner where the price was still $1.89 per gallon as of lunchtime. “Paying a little more is one thing, but at least we don’t have any problems getting it.” Georgia’s gas prices have risen the most in the past
week, by $0.23 to about $2.33 per gallon today, on average. Tennessee’s prices rose by about $0.14 to $2.13 per gallon; South Carolina’s by $0.13 to about $2 per gallon; and North Carolina’s rose by $0.12 to $2.17 per gallon today, according to GasBuddy. Alabama gas prices on average have jumped only about $.09 cents per gallon over the same time frame, with the average price being $2.07. GasBuddy Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan said the reason for the lower impact in Alabama is because there is still fuel available there from the side of the pipeline not affected by the leak. “[Pipelines are the] primary vehicle for delivering gasoline to much of country,” DeHaan said in a released statement. “There’s just really no replacement for these pipelines, they are really so significant.” Gov. Robert Bentley on Thursday issued an executive order allowing fuel delivery truck drivers in each state to work longer shifts and exceed maximum hour limits established by the U.S. Department of Transportation in order to prevent gasoline outages. The order applies only to trucks that are transporting fuel to areas served by the pipeline. On Monday, Bentley toured the Colonial spill command center. Alabama’s price gouging law comes into effect when the Governor declares a State of Emergency, and it prohibits the “unconscionable pricing” of items for sale or rent. Although what constitutes an unconscionable price is not specifically set forth in state law, a price that is 25 percent or more above the average price charged in the same area within the last 30 days – unless the increase can be attributed to a reasonable cost – is a case of unconscionable pricing.
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this was the inspiration for the art on the bench that they are painting. Penny Adamson’s art class at BRHS is also working on a table. It’s great to have the youth getting involved with MainsStreet events.” Last year, 67 items were donated, including chairs, benches, tables and lamps. Themes of the items included Alabama and/or Auburn, cats, dogs, birds, Lake Martin, fishing and Batman, among others. There was even a kid’s chair painted to resemble a Rubik’s cube and a miniaturized playpen complete with a stuffed animal. If you have an item decorated to donate, it can be dropped off on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. until noon at the United Way office on Main Street or anytime between now and Oct. 7 at the MainStreet office. They will remain on display in the United Way conference room adjacent to the MainStreet office and on Facebook through Oct. 22. Raffle tickets will
be sold throughout the day of the Fall Festival, which concludes with the raffle. “Fall Festival is continuing to grow bigger and better every year,” Howell said. “We will have the horse and buggy rides around town again this year thanks to the generosity of Russell Lands. The annual pumpkin roll along with lots of games and goodies this year will really make it feel like Fall.” Howell said the Lake Martin Young Professionals are planning to participate this year as well. “We can’t wait to see what fun and creative ideas they have,” Howell said. The Chairish raffle has become the highlight of Fall Festival, which normally begins at 9 a.m. and, in addition to the pumpkin roll and horse and buggy rides, includes games for children, including a spoon race, Bone in a Haystack
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gas leak in Shelby County has most of the East Coast in a panic. Gas prices are going up and some stations are running out of gas altogether. Crews are working non-stop to bypass the leak that allowed more than 300,000 gallons of gas to saturate the ground around the void in the pipe. ABC News is reporting that the fumes from the gas leak are causing animals to die and many motorists are freaking out because they are feeding off the fright they see on television and rushing to the pump like we are in the middle of the 1973 Oil Embargo or something. Before the panic forces us into rationing or something like it, we say relax and listen to the experts. GasBuddy is a website that tracks fuel prices all over the country. While they say there is reason for slightly higher prices due to a supply that is down because of the leak. GasBuddy’s Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan said the reason that stations are running out of gas is because of panicked consumers. “Though there have been some fuel shortages in the states surrounding Alabama, measures taken by the states and federal government are ensuring that gas is still getting to impacted states (albeit more slowly) and that price spikes should be only temporary,” DeHaan said. “The higher prices are caused by panicked drivers who are running out to fill up tanks and gas buckets in anticipation of major shortages. “People should be aware the more they rush out in a panic, the higher prices will go up; motorists have complete control over this.” Several states including Alabama have declared states of emergency, which means that stations caught gouging prices could be charged with a crime that carries a hefty fine. The repair could be complete in a few days, a second pipeline has been converted for gas flow and trucks and barges are being used to get gas where it is needed. So relax. If you need gas get it. But don’t stockpile fuel. Don’t panic and maybe we can help keep prices from going sky high.
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n the front page of today’s paper there is a story about the local impact of a gas pipeline leak that was discovered near Helena that leaked about 300,000 gallons of gas before the flow was stopped. It has been a topic on national television news as well. The impact of this leak has not only been felt by stations and motorists as prices go up and supply goes down, but the environmental impact still isn’t fully known. While we hope that the issue is dealt with quickly and effectively so things can get back to normal quickly, this potentially catastrophic development points to a much bigger issue that is facing our nation and virtually every city and little town. The problem is aging infrastructure. From crumbling roads and aging bridges to underground arteries that handle our water, sewage, fuel and natural gas – it’s hard to find a community anywhere that doesn’t have some major issues that it is trying to figure out how to afford to repair. Look at this laundry list of issues here in Tallapoosa County. Camp Hill has major sewer issues and finding even enough funding for a match to secure a grant is a stretch. The water system there is aging and has tons of problems. Alexander City has
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a sewer network that includes some terra cotta pipes that are about 100 years old. Leaks were so common, that a federal fine was imposed, but the city now has an aggressive cleaning plan to try to head off more problems. If you see a massive city truck that looks like it has a rocket ship on the back – that is the sewer-cleaning machine. It is equipped with cameras, high-powered pumps and brushes that help keep sewer pipes clean. Cleaning is great, but it doesn’t help pipes that are disintegrating. We have some like that deep underground in Alexander City. There are millions worth of repairs that are needed. A bond referendum has been discussed to do several major replacement projects. Again, the problem is money. Just last week the town of Goodwater had a major water main break that meant a good portion of the town was without water for the better part of two days. It’s no knock to the people who work in those departments, but in most cases they only have enough money to handle emergency repairs, let
alone a major system overhaul. That’s just a sampling. Sewer pipes aren’t sexy. Water lines aren’t a popular topic of dinner table conversation. Instead, city budgets are more about making payroll, funding new personnel, parks and luring tourists and new businesses. The kind of money that it takes to handle a project the scope of what is needed here is the equivalent of an entire year’s city budget. We’re talking a whole bunch of zeroes. But let something break and all that changes. It’s an emergency and people wonder how we could let it get to this point. It got to this point because it was out of sight and out of the public’s mind. We need to start funding these things before they get to that point. Too often we are oblivious to issues as long as we can turn on the faucet and water flows or when we flush the commode, the waste goes away. We have to get out of that mindset. We all need to be aware of the issues that are coming and get aggressive to address these problems before the systems fail completely. No, the sky’s not falling, but there is stuff crumbling under our feet. Let’s start thinking ahead. Mitch Sneed is the editor of The Outlook
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Reader congratulates VictoryLand owner Dear Editor, Congratulations to you, Mr. McGregor. It’s been too long, but I thank God that you are back up and running. It’s been hard on you. You are a man with a big heart and had a big future for the surrounding areas. You help so many. My heart just went out to you. You were and still are a man on a mission. We were in many protests. I said when you reopened I will be there, but the devil got in the way. I cam down with a bad cold and was cramping in my legs, but as soon as I am up and well I will be down to see you.
You have many good friends, including Johnny Ford. When they closed you down, Mr. Ford started “The Wall Street Movement” against those native Americans, not because he didn’t want them to make money, but he wanted fairnessfor all. And it picked up speed. I know. I was a part of it. The people in Tuskegee couldn’t understand why Mr. Ford couldn’t let the casino go. They had a hard time getting it there and it put so many people to work and for them to have targeted it was wrong, I believe in fairness. America could heal faster if everyone
would take down barriers and put a little love in their hearts. This country will grow to love one another again. I’m coming. You know I don’t play the machines but I do buy a lottery ticket sometimes. I will be seeing you soon, my friend. My love goes out to Mr. Ford, too, because he lost his seat fighting for something that was real. The money that was coming into those towns, it was all worth fighting for. And I am happy for those cities, God is in charge of all this and the good will win every time. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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Pancake breakfast raises funds for injured firefighter New Site Volunteer Fire Department held a pancake breakfast benefit for Tommy Latham Saturday at New Site City Hall. Pictured from left are Jason Hilyer, Philip Weddle, Assistant District Attorney Jeremy Duerr, Latham and Tyler Gardner. All four made donations to help Latham Saturday. Tommy is the chief of the fire department. He was severely burned July 26th working on a truck at the fire department. He was transferred by ambulance to UAB Burn Unit where he stayed overnight, was sent home, and the next day was admitted back into UAB with infection. He’s on the mend, but still unable to return to work.’ “I’m getting better,” Latham said. “It’s been a long road. I can’t say enough about all the people who have stepped up to help. I can’t thank them enough.”
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STORY TELLER: Delores Hydock, actress and storyteller, will present ‘Soldiers in Greasepaint: USO Camp Show Entertainers from World War II’ at Red Ridge Methodist Church (corner of Hwy 49 and 34) Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will host this fun presentation by Delores, and she will tell us that it was bigger than Bob Hope! From Utah to the Philippines, from wrestlers and tap dancers to the biggest names in show business, from 16,000 servicemen in a southern France amphitheater to 20 GI’s in jeeps, USO camps were part of an inspiring story of volunteerism, patriotism and service. She shares with us her stories, pictures and video excerpts of some of the 7000 camp performers who brought music and laughs to US servicemen far from home during WW II. Call 256-8257820 for more information.
September 23
SPAGHETTI DINNER: The Bibb Graves Alumni and Friends is hosting a spaghetti dinner Sept. 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Billy Morgan Band. All proceeds go to the restoration of the school.
September 24
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The Artist Association of Central Alabama is hosting a watercolor workshop Sept. 24 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 birch trees in a snow scene. You can register at Wine Emporium or by calling Dottie Holdren at 256377-4918. WOMEN AND MEN CONFERENCE: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Women and Men Conference Sept. 24 Registration is $5 and starts at 9 a.m. with the conference starting at 9:30 a.m. Guest speakers are Rev. Anthony Clark and Sister Shahita Todd.
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SINGING AND PREACHING: Kendrick Baptist Church is hosting a singing and preaching with The Dyes at Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. There will be a covered dish luncheon to follow. MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill will celebrate Men and Women Day Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Rev. David Core and Community Baptist Church will be the guest. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Socapatoy Church will host homecoming Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. The speaker will be REv. Clyde Coker. A business meeting will follow with dinner on the grounds at noon.
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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Mollie Smith Waters will present “Disobedient Women Angelina Grimke, Virginia Foster Durr and the Pursuit of Equality,” Horizons Unlimited Sept. 26 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will meet Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Street Church of God. There will be time for planning, information, mutual support, sharing, encouragement, challenge and intercessory prayer. All Christian
ministers are invited. For information contact Bill Middlebrooks,secretary at 256-234-3371.
September 29 - October 15
WETUMPKA DEPOT PLAYERS: Young Frankenstein will be presented by the Wetumpka Depot Players Sept. 29 - Oct. 15. For ticket information call 334-868-1140 or go to wetumpkadepot.com.
October 2
CHURCH HOMECOMING: Comer United Methodist Church will host a homecoming celebration Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. Spoken for Trio will be providing the special music and Rev. Steve Dunton will preach. A covered dish lunch will be served after the service. All visitors and former members are welcome. CHOIR DAY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating their annual Choir Day Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Nelson Fears and the Pleasantview Missionary Baptist Church of Salem will be the guests. CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church on Elkahatchee Road is hosting homecoming Oct. 2 Singing will begin at 10 a.m. Special music will be the Hoggle Family and Ronnie Betts. A covered dish lunch will be served after the singing at noon. Rev. Ken Griffith is the pastor. All visitors and former member are invited.
October 3
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. I. William Ferniany will present “History of the University of Alabama Birmingham Health System and It’s Future,” to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Office.
October 8
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.
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.
October 10
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Elnora Spencer will present musical jazz to Horizons Unlimited Oct. 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Wine Emporium.
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.
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.”
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.
October 18
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.
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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.
November 4-5
LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The annual LMRA Renew our Rivers Clean Lake Martin Community cleanup is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5th. As in the past large dumpsters will be placed in convenient locations around the lake for volunteers to use for disposal of trash removed from the shoreline or roadsides surrounding the lake. The dumpster locations and more detailed information will be published in Lake Magazine, Lake Martin Living, Alexander City Outlook, and LMRA FaceBook page. For more information you can contact John Thompson at jthompson@lmra.info.
November 15
MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Jan. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.
Ongoing Events RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7:00 am until 3:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please contact Terry Bishop at 256-409-2020 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. AWANA: Wayside Baptist Church hosts Awana Sundays from 4:40 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for ages three to high school. For more information contact George Gardin, student minister, at 864-580-0343. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information.
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Still time to apply for Young Entrepreneurs Academy By JACOB MEACHAM VP Business Development
Are you a middle or high school student who’s always wanted to start your own business? Or maybe you know a local student that always seems to have the next big idea. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) offers local students the chance to not only learn about business but actually go through the entire process of starting their very own. Through a combination of in-class instruction, field trips, guest speakers, and working with business mentors, participants of YEA! take an idea from scratch and mold it into their very own business. They’ll learn about different businesses, do the research, write a business plan, and ultimately pitch their idea to a panel of local investors for the chance to have their business funded. YEA! provides interactive, hands-on experience in a fun learning environment that helps instill into students a spirit of innovation. But not only are students learning about business and getting the chance to start one, they’re making connections with some of our area’s top leaders and learning skills that they’ll take with them throughout their high school, college and professional careers, such as critical thinking, research, communication and public speaking. Limited space is available in the class and the application deadline is September 30. There are several ways to apply. You can pick an application up in-person at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, from Mandi Durr at BRHS or from the ACMS office. You can also apply online at www.alexandercitychamber.com. If you’re interested in learning more, contact Jacob Meacham at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce at (256) 234-3461 or email jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber.com. Last year’s inaugural class saw 10 local students receive $9,000 in funding to launch their budding enterprises. Check out what several of them are up to: Shane Fuller, S.C. Fuller Farms: Following his trip to Rochester, New York to represent Alexander City in the YEA! Saunders Semifinalist Competition, Shane got busy working the fields in anticipation of the busy summer growing season. Fuller has been a regular at the weekly MainStreet Farmers Market selling his fresh produce and assortment of jellies,
preserves and jams to people from all across Tallapoosa County. Although the dry summer hasn’t yielded his normal bounty, Shane continued to work hard and make the most of what Mother Nature provided. Using the money from his big night at the Investor Panel event, Shane has purchased seeds, supplies, new equipment and even a new greenhouse. Shane is now looking forward to the fall and winter crops while also working hard in preparation for his duties as an offensive lineman on the Benjamin Russell High School Wildcat football team. We’re excited for what the future holds for this young man – in the classroom, on the football field and on the farm! Cameron Tolbert, Strictly Tire: Cameron has been working hard this summer washing cars, cutting grass, volunteering for a variety of community organizations and trying to further develop his tire shine spray bottle invention – Strictly Tire. Tolbert is working on developing a design and mold for his invention that can be patented or sold. Cameron has had several recent meetings with a local engineer on design concepts, materials and how to transform his idea into a physical product. Aside from being hard at work on his invention, Cameron just started his 11th grade year at Benjamin Russell High School with a schedule full of advanced classes and duties as the men’s captain on the BRHS Men & Women . The future is bright for this young man, and we’re very proud of him! Justin O’Brien, Tonics Skate: Justin has been really getting after it this summer! Soon after the YEA class wrapped up in May, he used part of his YEA funds to make an order from a skateboard wholesale company in Nevada with his custom Tonics graphics and designs. Not only has he been hard at work building his brand through connecting with the skateboard community on social media, Justin also used more of his YEA funds to design and launch an e-commerce website so his products could be sold to everyone around the globe on the World Wide Web. Justin has also formed relationships with several skate shops around Alabama to explore the opportunity for having his boards sold in their stores. In addition to his marketing his business on social media and through his website, Justin has also hit the pavement by trying to connect with locals at several local community events. O’Brien is also trying to gain the support of local leaders to have a skate
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park built in Alexander City. We wish Justin nothing but the best as he moves forward with his academic and business career! Quin Burroughs, Supply on the Fly: Quin’s idea of school supply vending machines was one of the biggest hits of the inaugural YEA class, but it was also one of the ideas needing the most investment to make a serious attempt at launching. After requesting approximately $5,000 from the Investor Panel and receiving just over $700, Quin had his work cut out for him in order to raise the amount needed to purchase a vending machine. But that hasn’t stopped Quin from working hard to reach his goal. Burroughs has been busy this summer trying to secure the needed investment to make Supply on the Fly a reality by researching several different buying options, including private investors or financing through Sam’s Club and Vending.com. Once the needed investment comes through, Quin will be ready to launch Supply on the Fly, as he already has his business license in hand and an agreement with Benjamin Russell High School on a location for his first vending machine. DaVonski Oliver, D’s Custom Art: DaVonski’s talent for art and draw-
ing was clear to see by the detailed artwork he designed to complement and enhance planning calendars. Mr. Oliver has been busy this summer designing more artwork to accompany the planning calendars and making slight modifications to his business plan. He hopes to soon have planners purchased and incorporate his custom art to be packaged and available on the shelves of local stores in the coming months. Jake Fields, The Gradient Almond: If you tasted Jake’s signature Apple Rose pastries at the Investor Panel event or his cinnamon rolls at the YEA trade show, you know the young man has a talent for crafting unique and tasty baked goods. Jake spent his summer working in the kitchen at Willow Point Country Club, and now that his summer job has ended he’s back to work on his business. He recently acquired his ServSafe food certification and cottage food license, and has recently partnered with Alabama Street Makers Market for a couple of recent pop-up events selling his tasty Apple Rose pastries, homemade cinnamon rolls and Snickerdoodle bread. Be on the lookout for Jake’s delicious treats!
Lake Martin Innovation Center on its way
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here are exciting times ahead for our community as your Chamber of Commerce continues to partner with the Lake Martin EDA, MainStreet and city and county officials to promote economic and workforce development as well as creating a culture of prosperity for existing and potential business in our region. One of the featured components of this initiative will be the soon-to-be-launched Lake Martin Innovation Center. The leadership at US AmeriBank, including Mark Spencer and John Russell Thomas, has been gracious enough to partner with the Chamber of Commerce on a lease for their former operations center located behind the bank on Highway 280. This 17,000+ square foot facility will serve as a resource center for existing members, small businesses in the area and executives who travel through Alexander City or live on Lake Martin. The Chamber is in the process of finalizing the lease agreement and once signed, we will relocate our offices over a couple of months to the new facility. During this transition, we will be upgrading the technology in the building to activate high-speed fiber internet, install meeting friendly equipment in conference rooms and an overhead projection system installed for hosting professional development workshops. We are relying heavily on local businesses to assist with these upgrades along with making cosmetic enhancements to the interior to include new flooring and fresh paint. US AmeriBank recently installed a new roof on the building, updated ceiling tiles, updated HVAC and AC units and will
Center will also be available to executives on a membership basis. For a nominal fee, business professionals can access the facility 24/7 to meet clients, host meetED COLLARI ings, facilitate conference calls or Chamber visit at their convenience to access President & the high-speed fiber internet. This CEO option will be targeted to those continue to support the project by who travel through our commuproviding funding for any building nity on their way to places like maintenance costs incurred over Opelika, Auburn, Birmingham or the first 12 months. Montgomery as well as executives Once completed and fully on Lake Martin, who hope to prolaunched, the Lake Martin long their stay in our community Innovation Center will serve the by being able to access the technocommunity in a variety of faclogical resources provided in this ets. One of our main goals as a facility. And for the ever-growing Chamber of Commerce is to help percentage of employees who foster existing business growth. work remotely, the Lake Martin Through the technological and Innovation Center can serve as an business resources in this facility, office space for meetings, collabowe will be able to host profesration and assist with establishing sional development workshops local contacts while taking advanand seminars on a regular basis tage of all this building has to offer. to train our local leaders how to There is still a great amount of strengthen their economic position. work that needs to be accomplished The Chamber will also continue to for the Lake Martin Innovation oversee the Young Entrepreneurs Center to be officially launched, Academy with the goal of expand- but thanks to the support of many ing the program regionally. We throughout our community, there will continue to work with our area is now light at the end of the tunmiddle and high schools along nel. While there are too many to with Central Alabama Community thank individually, our city officials College to promote entrepreneuras well as county commissioners ship. Cultivating, recruiting and including Steve Robinson and TC retaining young talent is essenColey have gone out of their way tial to the long-term growth and to ensure this project is successful. stability of our community. The If you would like to learn more or Innovation Center will also serve as tour the Lake Martin Innovation a future home for small businesses Center, I encourage you to conand start-ups. We want this faciltact me at ed.collari@alexanderity serve as a business incubator citychamber.com or 256-234-3461. to provide resources and space to The foundation of this project is to companies in their infancy so we provide a positive economic impact can enhance their growth in our and to exemplify the bright future city. of our community. A future we are The Lake Martin Innovation all working hard to achieve.
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LEADERSHIP LAKE MARTIN CLASS OF 2017 ATTENDS RETREAT BY KIM DUNN Director of Marketing & Special Events
The Leadership Lake Martin Class of 2017 officially kicked off last week with their two-day retreat at Heritage Trail Conference Center on Lay Lake. This year’s class of 22 spent the first day participating in a variety of leadership exercises and activities. They were also broken into their project groups and given some time to begin meeting to learn more about one another and their passions as they start to talk about their community service projects. Day two consisted mainly of the ropes course. According to class member Donna Gabel, it appears they all started bonding well over the two days and are going to make a great class. She had this to say about the retreat, “I have served in leadership roles for the greater part of my working career and have attended many teambuilding events. But, this two-day Leadership Lake Martin class retreat surpassed all my expectations and I believe it will yield a higher rate of return than any previous event I have attended. Our class shares a strong commitment for our community and based on our participation in the teambuilding ropes course, we aren’t afraid of challenges or hard work. I am privileged to be a part of this program and look forward to the coming months.” The Leadership Board of Directors is certainly looking forward to what is to come from this year. We encourage you to follow us at Leadership Lake Martin to keep up with this class. 2016-2017 Class Members: Susan Burrow, Central Alabama Community College Misty Butler, Russell Medical Center Ed Collari, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Meridith Collari, Vital Matt Fisher, Russell Medical Center Donna Gabel, Alexander City Housing Authority Chris Gaston, Russell Lands On Lake Martin Ashley Grant, Satterfield, Inc. Joey Jones, Alexander City Fire Department Chris Kizziah, USAmeriBank Brad Lacey, Russell Lands On Lake Martin Jessica Locke, River Bank and Trust Amanda Luker, Morris, Haynes & Hornsby Eva Middlebrooks, Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner Perry Moore, AmTech Jared Norrell, Lyman Ward Military Academy Angela Pitts, Brown Nursing Home Lauren Smith, Lee Marketing Group Randy Walters, Alexander City Police Department Steven Watts, Karen Channell State Farm Insurance Fred White, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Anthony Wilkinson, Benjamin Russell High School
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Above, this week the Leadership Lake Martin Class of 2017 participated in their two-day retreat at Heritage Trail Conference Center on Lay Lake.
Vote ‘Yes’ for Amendment 2 on Nov. 8 and support Wind Creek State Park By JACOB MEACHAM VP Business Development
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Alabama residents will go to the polls to make some very important decisions. One of the questions voters will be asked is whether or not they support an amendment to Alabama’s State Constitution – Amendment 2. If Amendment 2 passes, Alabama’s Legislature will be prohibited from transferring funds from Alabama’s State Parks to the State General Fund. In turn, the parks, including our very own Wind Creek State Park, will be able to operate in a way that they have been unable to for nearly a decade or longer. The problem is this: since 2012, $15 million has been transferred from Alabama’s State Parks budget to the general fund to help with other government agency shortfalls, meaning that the revenue generated largely by guest fees at State Parks was being used to prop up other state agencies outside of the parks system. Due to the parks system’s funding being continually transferred over the years, it prevented our treasured state parks from creating long-term plans and performing critical maintenance projects, since the parks’ operators never knew if their budget would be fully funded of if they’d even get to keep all the money made in their parks the previous year. Luckily, Alabama voters have a chance to change this on Nov. 8 by voting “Yes” for Amendment 2. By supporting Amendment 2, you’re helping support the state parks system that means so much to our state. Better funded state parks means better recreational opportunities, conservation of our natural resources and an unquestioned economic impact on the local economies that depend on the thousands of visitors that pass through their communities to visit our parks. Wind Creek State Park means an awful lot to us. You’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the state that offers the recreational opportunities in a more peaceful and beautiful setting along the shoreline of Lake Martin that Wind Creek provides. When you factor into that the more than 200,000 people that visit the park annually and pass through our community, potentially shopping in our stores, eating in our restaurants, and staying overnight, it’s clear to see how Wind Creek’s long-term sustainability is important for Alexander City, Tallapoosa County and the Lake Martin area. Wind Creek is already a treasure now. Imagine how much better it could become if the revenue it generates is reinvested into the park year after year to enhance the current facilities, build new ones and make the much-needed improvements that will create a better experience for all of the park’s visitors. You can help make that a reality by voting “Yes” for Amendment 2 on Nov. 8.
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Autumn is in the air! It is one of the four seasons that we experience each year. The leaves turn vivid colors and then fall from the trees. The weather cools off, and many people begin to enjoy sports, such as football. Hayrides and pumpkins are everywhere you look, and hot cocoa is served to all. These are a few of the things that come with the season of Autumn! $XWXPQ RU )DOO LV WKH WKLUG RI IRXU VHDVRQV ZH H[SHULHQFH LQ D FDOHQGDU \HDU 7KH ¿UVW GD\ of Fall coincides with the Autumnal Equinox when the Sun is directly over the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere and occurs around September 23. The farther away we are from the sun, the cooler and shorter the days will become. Many activities occur at this time because of the nice weather. Oktoberfest is celebrated in many parts of the World, and Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the United States. Animals begin to gather food in the Fall and make preparations for the Winter months. Birds begin to migrate south for the Winter, and farmers harvest their crops.
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Washington. Due to several issues with structures, this funding could not be used to complete the road into town.” ATRIP is an ALDOT administered federal aid highway program that funds up to 80 percent of the construction of important roadway projects. Spann said that while some people may recall that the road did get a top coat of asphalt a few years ago, that was only a ‘band aid” to hold the streets over until this funding became available. “There are problems with Lee Street all the way down to the base,” Spann said. “It’s my understanding that this will take it all the way down to the soil and start over.” Officials said that it is possible that the Lee Street work could happen later this year, while Washington Street will likely be a project that will be done in 2017. On the budget front, Shaw said he is almost done with the expense portion of the budget and will likely have the final elements completed by Thursday. Council
members questioned if Finance Director Sandra Machen could have the revenue numbers complete at that time. She said that she should be able to. No date and time was set, but the next step should be to set up a budget work session. In other items, the council voted 5-0 to: •Approve an ordinance to rezone property at 232 South Central Avenue from highdensity residential to general business. • Deny a request to change Carlisle Road from a private to a public road. • Approve a request by the Lake Martin Area United Way for a fee waiver to hold the United Way Fashion Show on Oct. 28. • Approve a request from Benjamin Russell Band Director Dale Bloodworth to hold the 18th Annual Lake Martin Invitational Marching Competition on Oct. 1 at the Sportplex. Only five members of the city council were present as Sherry Ellison-Simpson was unable to attend the meeting.
hard work, responsibility, manners, love and kindness are used to help children grow strong in every way. What can I do to help? Besides your generous gift to the United Way, you can help by volunteering at the Girls Ranch in any of several different ways. Join the support group for the Girls Ranch and attend monthly meetings to discuss upcoming events, planning, and ideas. Bring a friend! Or you can provide additional educational tutoring assistance ranchers may need to help bring them up to grade level. If you have the ability to help tutor in any subject area you could help tutor a child in need. Occasionally there are special events to raise awareness and funds for the Girls Ranch. If you are interested in serving in a voluntary capacity for one of the upcoming events, contact the Ranch. Or if
your group or organization would be willing to host a special event for the ranch, please contact the Ranch Director Jimmy Harmon. Why does the Girls Ranch of Tallapoosa County do what it does? “The Tallapoosa Sheriffs Girls Ranch is dedicated to the abused, neglected and abandoned girls of Tallapoosa and surrounding counties,” Ranch Director Jimmy Harmon said. “We believe that every child needs a first chance at life, an opportunity to succeed and thrive in a safe, secure and loving environment. “Each year within our target area there are over 2,500 new cases of abuse and neglect reported, many of those cases involve more than one child. While we are not able to serve all of them we want to serve as many as possible. We are honored to provide a loving home to children in our community.”
Police Reports Alexander City Police Department September 14
• Brandon Michael Wilson, 19, of Sylacauga was arrested for Criminal Mischief. • Jeremiah Russell, 20 of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. Theft was reported on Old Kellyton Road. • Theft and receiving stolen property was reported on Jefferson Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Crow Drive. • Theft was reported on I Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Jefferson Court. • Harassment was reported on Turtle Neck Road. • Theft and receiving stolen property was reported in the 3700 block of Washington Street. • Theft was reported in Alexander City.
September 13
• Anthony Darnell Russell, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Theft was reported on Dobbs Road. • Theft was reported on Greenleaf Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on Hillabee Street. • Theft was reported on Cotton Lane. • Reckless endangerment was reported in the 300 block of B Street. • Theft was reported on Fishpond road. • Harassing communications was reported on Highway 280.
September 12
• Cesar Belle, 38, of
Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Theft was reported on North Central Avenue. • Criminal trespass was reported in the 1900 block of 6th Street Extension. • Harassment was reported on Scott Road. • Burglary was reported on Washington Street. • Menacing was reported in the 2300 block of Daywell Street.
September 11
• Brittany Nicole Floyd, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. • Domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of Laurel Street. • Criminal Trepass was reported on Hix Road.
September 10
• Modesto Sanchez Martinez, 27, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Vincent Darrell Bias, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for burglary. • Terrance Andrae Golden, 30 of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Burglary was reported in the 300 block of Carolyn Road. • Harassment was reported in the 100 block of Old Hickory Road. • Domestic violence was reported on J Street. • Theft was reported in Mill Square. • Theft was reported on Knollwood Drive. • Harassing communications was reported in the 700 block of Farm Loope. • Burglary was reported
on Washington Street.
September 9
• Najarrion Tremone McKinney, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Ryan Winston Olsen, 19, of Poolesville, Maryland was arrested for minor consumption of alcohol. • Teresa Renee Taylor, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Burglary was reported on Meadows Street. • Domestic violence was reported in the 600 block of Midway Estates Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Seventh Street.
September 8
• Carol Lee Shealey, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. • Vincent Darrell Bias, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for assault. • Theft was reported on Tyler Lane. • Criminal mischief was reported in Sunny Acres Mobile Home Park. Harassment was reported on Penny Lane.
Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department September 15
• A resident on Highway 49 South in Notasugla filed a report for harassment. • Jeremih Russell of Alexander City was arrested on a probation violation and robbery.
September 14
• Charlie Price of Goodwater was arrested on an active failure to appear theft of property warrant.
• Michael Smirnoff of Wetumpka was arrested for an active grand jury indictment. • Joseph Mizzell of Alexander City was arrested for an active failure to appear. • Carolton Goodman Jr. of Dadeville was arrested for five active grand jury indictments. • Tequila Norris of Alexander City was arrested for active probation violation warrants. • Christopher Mosley of Tallassee was arrested for active domestic violence criminal mischief grand jury indictment. • Jeremy Clayton of Tallassee was arrested for active discharging a gun into an occupied building, resisting arrest and assault grand jury indictments. • Cleophus Johnson of Dadeville was arrested for two active assault grand jury indictments. • Markivus Holloway was arrested for active grand jury indictments. • A resident of Murphy Lake Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassment. • A resident of Tanglewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence harassment. • Brett Stephens of Tallassee was arrested for an active theft of property grand jury indictment.
September 13
• Adam Davis of Notasulga Road in Tallassee was arrested on grand jury indictments for possession of a controlled substance
and drug paraphernalia. • Thomas Sharpe of Thompson Bridge Ridge Road in Alexander City was arrested on two outstanding warrants for probation revocation. • Tyre Jones of Booker Street in Alexander City was arrested on a grand jury indictments for possession of a forged instrument and identity theft. • A resident of Nighthawk Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Raymond Howard of Kellyton was arrested on a outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. • Norrenza Salter of E Street in Alexander City was arrested on five grand jury indictments two simple assault, promoting prison contraband, obstructing justice and tampering with evidence. • Travis Russell of Carolyn Road in Alexander City was arrested on three grand jury indictments possession of marijuana first, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of Spice. • A resident of Herren Camp Road in Dadeville filed a report for criminal Mischief and criminal trespass.
September 12
• Kevin Cleveland of Hillcrest Street in Tallassee was arrested for a failure to appear child support warrant. • A resident of Campbell Road in Dadeville filed a report for domestic violence assault.
• A resident of Highway 22 East in Davistion filed a report for criminal mischief.
September 9
• Leslie Pridgen of Alexander City was arrested for an active failure to appear writ of arrest warrant. • Laurie Walker of Alexander City was arrested on a active NWNI warrant. • A resident of Goodwater Road in Goodwater filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Highway 50 in Dadeville filed a report for harassment.
September 8
• Alesia Norris of Harris Street in Goodwater was arrested on eleven grand jury indictments of fraudulent use of a debit card.
September 7
• Daniel Meadows of Lovelady Road in Tallassee was arrested for two felony warrants for two felony warrants for burglary third and theft of property second. • A resident of Abdullah Road in Camp Hill filed a report for fraudulent use of credit card. • A business of Tower Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft. • Michelle Denney of McCray Street in Lineville was arrested for five grand jury indictments for fraudulent use of a debit card.
September 6
• A resident of Harrison Road in Dadeville filed a report for theft of property. • A resident of Highway 22 East in Daviston filed a report for theft of property.
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ince the wife and I are really having the baby this week (not kidding this time; she can’t stay in there much longer or she’ll be born a first grader), I only have time for a few scattered thoughts. A few scattered, tired, bloodshot, hungry, drained thoughts. 1. In honor of the Alabama versus Mississippi game last week, I feel obligated to give heartfelt goodbyes to a couple of Ole Miss players: Chad Kelly… Don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Evan Engram…. Missing you already. You two are, quite simply, living, breathing examples of “Alabama kryptonite.” Engram, an NFL GM’s dream at tight end, was open more than a Vegas pawn shop. Meanwhile, Chad Kelly dropped so many dimes on his wide receivers that they had to file tax returns. Alabama has played better quarterbacks and maybe even better tight ends, but I am not sure they have ever faced a combo as lethal as these two. 2. There is no nice way to say this: The officials in the Ole Miss/ ‘Bama contest were abysmal. Just flat terrible. Maybe even worthy of being suspended when you consider the shot to the helmet ‘Bama QB Jalen Hurts took on a very crucial no-call. In their defense, officiating across America was bad. An Oklahoma player dropped the ball 1.5 yards before crossing the goal line and neither the on-field officials nor replay refs caught it! Is officiating really this horrific or do we as fans have so many camera angles to critique that they can’t help but be judged more harshly? Whatever the case, this sport is too big and profitable to have instant replay and still miss so many calls. 3. By the way, what is up with the “drop-the-ball-before-crossingthe-goal-line” fad? It happened in the Oklahoma/ Ohio State game. It happened in the Cal/ Texas contest. It happened two weeks ago with Clemson against Troy. Why is this cool? 4. I spoke with someone this weekend who kept saying the SEC was “down” this year. Perhaps for the moment it is, but by late October I think that perception may be changed. My bet is the problem with the league now is shaky quarterback play. Alabama is playing a true freshman, LSU’s situation is an enigma, Auburn seems to have nowhere to turn and Florida’s QB is out for the foreseeable future among other teams’ issues. In a few weeks, though, several SEC squads will be playing with more seasoned vets and I suspect the quality of play will greatly increase. 5. Don’t tell Nick Saban I said this, but Alabama desperately needed two opponents like the two that are upcoming. Kent State (which is a bad team) and Kentucky (who may actually be worse than Kent State) are just what the doctor ordered. Freshman Jalen Hurts needs good reps that build confidence, another receiver needs to step up now that Ardarius Stewart will be missing a few weeks and the entire team needs some down time to be ready for games at Arkansas, at Tennessee and at home versus Texas A&M. 6. Feel free to tell Saban I said this though (for motivation and all), if I were voting for the AP Poll, it would look like this: 1. Louisville 2. Ohio State 3. Alabama 4. Stanford. Clemson, Michigan, Houston and Michigan State are all viable candidates for the national playoffs, but those aforementioned four have been the most impressive. Luke Robinson is an Alexander City native and president of the LAKE MARTIN BAMA CLUB who also writes a weekly column for The Alexander City Outlook.
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Benjamin Russell High junior Abby Martin (19) leaps for a block during Thursday’s varsity volleyball match at Wetumpka. Martin’s 22 kills helped BRHS win 3-0 against the Lady Indians.
Lady Wildcats host first home game this week By CORY DIAZ AND CATHY HIGGINS TPI Sports Editors
Benjamin Russell’s varsity vollebyall team found holes on the court en route to a 3-0 straight set victory at Wetumpka High Thursday. “Defense, defense, defense,” first-year Wetumpka volleyball coach Margo Thomas said. “Our defense wasn’t there and defense wins games.” A big reason Wetumpka (4-10, 1-1) struggled defensively in the area game with
Benjamin Russell was due in large part to junior Abby Martin, who shredded the Indians’ defense for 22 kills. Wildcats head coach Pam Robinson pointed out that such success was made possible by the Wildcats’ collaborative efforts. “Anytime you have a great individual performance, it’s a reflection of the work of the entire team,” she said. Juniors Tayla Stowes and Jayme Marbury had a lot of
digs, and the team’s back row kept up the defense. Still, it wasn’t an easy victory for the Lady Wildcats as all three sets were hard fought. “I feel very confident that we could’ve defeated Benjamin Russell — we were up nine or 10 points in the second set,” Thomas said. “We just have to keep pushing and we have to figure out how to be more aggressive on defense.” But the Lady Wildcats dug in and came out on top.
“The kids handled adversity very well,” Robinson said. Thursday’s area win brings the Lady Wildcats season record to 9-7. The Indians and the Wildcats meet again Thursday at Benjamin Russell for the Lady Wildcats’ first home game of the season. The matchup follows the JV game, which starts at 4:30 p.m. at BRHS gym. Before that though, BRHS JV/varsity hit the road today to play Clay Central at 5 p.m.
ACMS 7th graders get first victory Stanhope defeats 8th grade Wildcats By CATHY HIGGINS Sports Editor
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Central Alabama Comunity College golf head coach Dave Jennings, seated center, and team members Stephen Wysocki, Jacob Morgan, Reynolds Carl and Carden McCay display their awards for winning the Wallace State Fall Invitational last week.
CACC golf team opens season with win By STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The Central Alabama Community College golf team started its 2016-17 last week by winning the Wallace State Fall Invitational in Cullman. CACC overcame an eight-shot deficit from round one to the final third round to win its season opener. CACC was in third place in the first two rounds but rallied in the final round, shooting a team total of 278 (10 under par) to win this 11-team tournament by five shots. For the first two rounds, it was looking like Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. was going to etch out another win or that Wallace State was going to win their home fall tournament. But the Trojan golfers improved from round one to round two by six shots and then in round three improved another six shots with four of the five golfers breaking par in the final round. The team was led by sophomore
Steven Wysocki, who finished tied third in the tournament. He was only one shot from the two-man playoff for Medalist Honors. All three rounds were subpar. In round two, Wysocki lit up the front nine, shooting fiveunder par but hit a couple rough patches and finished that round one-under. On round three the team stepped up and supported Wysocki with Jacob Morgan, Reynolds Carl and freshman Carden McCay all shooting under to allow the Trojans to pass the field and win by five strokes. “This is a great start for the team and after a sluggish past two years, we needed this fast start,” said head coach Dave Jennings. “This is one of the deepest teams I’ve had in quite some time and they are motivated to play their best and win. Honestly, I’m looking for a number of wins this year from our boys.” The CACC Golf team next heads to Brewton this weekend for the District IV Preview. The three-day tournament, hosted by Faulkner State Community College, tees off Sunday.
CACC INVITATIONAL STATS Name Steven Wysocki Jacob Morgan Reynolds Carl Jake Maples Carden McCay Team
1st round 70 75 72 75 76 290
2nd round 71 71 76 70 72 284
3rd round 69 69 69 76 71 278
Total 210 215 217 219 219 852
Position T-3 of 56 T-7 of 56 T-13 of 56 T-18 of 56 T-18 of 56 1st of 11
Alexander City Middle School’s seventh grade football team won its first game of the season last week. The Wildcats defeated Stanhope 16-6 Thursday. The victory came thanks to a 68-yard run for a touchdown by seventh grader Demarcus McNeil. “He had 10 more carries that made yardage,” said ACMS head coach Shundell Russaw said. Fellow seventh grader Jamarius Brown scored the Wildcats’ other touchdown that led ACMS to its first season triumph. These two athletes and their 52 teammates make up the seventh grade Wildcats. “It’s about midseason and they’re finally coming together,” Russaw said. While the eighth-grade team also scored two touchdowns Thursday, that Wildcats team lost to Stanhope 48-14. “Even though they got blown out they’re making progress,” Russaw said. “They’re scoring every game and we only scored one touchdown last year.” ACMS is off this week and then hosts its final home game on Sept. 29 when the Wildcats face Tuskegee Institute Middle School. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. at Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.