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Woman injured in vehicle repossession By MITCH SNEED Editor
An Alexander City woman was taken to the hospital Tuesday afternoon due to injuries that police say apparently happened while her vehicle was being repossessed. Just after 2 p.m. Alexander City Police and fire medics from the Alexander City Fire Department were called to K Street in Alexander City on a report of a pedestrian being run over by a vehicle. “It appears that the woman was struck in some manner as her car was being repossessed.” Alexander City Police Department Deputy Chief James Easterwood said. “It’s still an active investigation, but that’s the information that we’ve been able to get so far.” After arriving on the scene, first-responders discovered a woman who was injured, complaining of pain and bleeding on a foot and also pain in an arm. She was taken from a residence on a stretcher and placed in an ambulance. Officials said she was transported to Russell Medical, but due to health privacy laws, See ACCIDENT • Page 3
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Above, a crews prepare to put thermoplastic road marking and directional arrows down along Lee Street. Below, Gary Ingram Paving and Grading lay asphalt on Mask Street Monday.
FINISHING TOUCHES
City’s paving projects nearing completion By MITCH SNEED Editor
Just as we usher in fall, a summer that will be remembered as the season of road work in Alexander City is winding down as well. Alexander City City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer said that the finishing touches are being completed on several state and locally funded road projects. Brewer said that by the end of this week, only some patching and one long-term project remain active. Last week the process of applying the final striping and markings along Lee and Washington streets began. Workers were still on the job Monday and Tuesday placing highSee ROADS • Page 3
City storm drains marked to raise awareness By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Despite 11th-hour campaign visits by President Donald Trump and Vice-President Mike Pence to drum up support for Luther Strange, Alabama Republicans went to the polls Tuesday and picked former Supreme Court Judge Roy Moore as its nominee for U.S. Senate. Moore will now face Democrat Doug Jones in a special election on Dec. 12. “We have to return the knowledge of God and the Constitution of the United States to the United States Congress,” Moore said in a speech after Strange conceded at about 8:30 p.m. “I believe we can make America great, but we must make America good. And we cannot make America good without acknowledging the sovereign source of that goodness which is almighty God.” Final results were not available at press time, but Moore had 54.8 percent of the vote to 45.2 percent for strange with 92 percent of the precincts reporting. In Tallapoosa County ,Moore garnered 59.10 percent of the 4,987 votes cast to just 40.89 for Strange. Moore had a long list of endorsements in the final month of the campaign including campaign appearances from recently ousted former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Strange flooded the state’s airwaves and social media outlets with ads funded by the Senate Leadership Fund that attacked Moore and his wife, Kayla Moore, for taking salaries and spending on travel from the Foundation for Moral Law – a charity founded by the Moores. Strange, a former Alabama Attorney General, was appointed by then-Gov. Robert Bentley to the senate seat opened when Trump appointed Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to the office of Attorney General of the United States. Strange finished second to Moore in a crowded field in the primary before losing to Moore in Tuesday’s vote. The winner of the December vote will serve until Jan. 2021.
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Be on the look out for a gold colored markers in downtown Alexander City. The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership has teamed up with MainStreet Alexander City to install storm drain decals throughout downtown Alexander City. “This is a project designed to bring awareness to our storm drains and the fact that water going through those drains flows untreated to creeks that flow to Lake Martin,” Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership’s Sabrina Wood said. “Only rain should be in the drain.” The gold markers are a reminder only storm water should go in them, See DRAINS • Page 3
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A marker like this is now marking many of the storm drains in downtown Alexander City to bring awareness to where they lead.
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Friday, Sept. 29 11 a.m.- Homecoming Pep Rally 11:45 a.m.- Students dismissed 1:45 p.m.- Homecoming Parade lineup begins 2:30 p.m.- Homecoming Parade, begins on Calhoun Street behind Alexander City Middle School, paralleling the railroad tracks before turning at Carlisle’s, going through the circle and going down Church Street to end at the high school. 7 p.m.- Kickoff of BRHSChilton County Football game, with band performance before the game and Homecoming festivities at halftime.
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DEAR ABBY: My son and his live-in girlfriend were expecting a baby. My daughter planned the shower, and it was a wonderful eight months of excitement. I was included in the ultrasounds and all information, and we were all anticipating the big day. Two weeks before the baby was due, my son showed up and announced that the baby is not his. He was heartbroken, as were all of us. I had given them items that should have stayed in the family, and many of his friends and our extended family gave them a lot of gifts. Shouldn’t those things be returned? She cheated on my son, became pregnant by another man and then waited until the end to break his heart. Your advice would be appreciated. -- SAD AND MAD IN IDAHO DEAR SAD AND MAD: Please accept my sympathy for
you might be sorry later. This is a time for negotiation, not vendetta.
DEAR NEEDS HELP: Considering your history, your trust issues are a normal reaction to what was done to you by your family. That your parents would believe your abuser instead of you when you told them you had been assaulted is appalling. If there is a rape treatment center near where you live, reach out to it for help. If there isn’t, and you can’t afford private counseling, contact the county department of mental health and ask to talk to a licensed psychotherapist.
the very real loss your family has experienced. My question to you would be, how is your son handling this revelation? Is the relationship over, or is there a chance he could forgive her, reconcile and accept the baby as his own? (Some men do.) If that’s the case, let things stand as they are. However, if he won’t, you should politely ask for the family items to be returned. Rightfully, they should be. Assuming they are in her possession and were given as gifts, she may refuse, and you can’t force her. Be prepared, hang onto your temper and try not to say anything for which
DEAR ABBY: I was raped when I was 13. My uncle was the person who took me to the home of his friend who raped me. After that, my uncle started molesting me. Instead of believing me, my parents believed my uncle’s lies. They blamed and abandoned me afterward. I had to learn about life the hard way. My dad is dead now, and I don’t associate with my mom or anyone on her side of the family. I always mess up any relationship I have. I love the guy I have been seeing for three years, but I’m still doing the same things that ruined my last relationships. I have a huge problem with trust, even with this new guy. How do I stop acting like this? -- NEEDS HELP IN FLORIDA
be Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Wayne Wright will officiate. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Towns passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. He was born on November 28, 1972 in Alexander City, Alabama. Steve was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, loved bowling, was a member of the Thursday Fellowship League and enjoyed traveling to out of
town tournaments. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and loved his family. He is survived by his father, Melvin Lewis Towns(Jackie) of Alexander City, AL; brothers, Michael Towns of Alexander City, AL; Chris Towns of Albany, GA; Jason Towns(Krisi) of McDonough, GA; Daniel Klucas(Devan) of Hapeville, GA; sisters, Phyllis Towns Williams(Greg) of Alexander City, AL; Yvette T. Hampton(Thomas) of Alexander City, AL; nephews, Cody Williams, Tyler Williams, Justin Cotney, Derrick Cotney, Joshua Cotney, Tyler Hampton,
Bryant Towns; niece, Jessica Wolfe; and aunts, Joyce Fuller and Martha Shaddix. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dianne Nichols and stepfather, Jimmy Nichols. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Radney Funeral Home for funeral expenses. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.
Florida was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol. • Devin Samuel Alexander, 18, of Pensacola was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence and fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement was reported in the 2700 block of Dadeville Road. • Unlawful possession of a concealed weapon was reported on Hillabee Street. • Criminal mischief was reported on O Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Willow Street. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 63 South. • Domestic violence was reported on Walton Road. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on C Street. • Domestic violence was reported on 13th Avenue.
Airport Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Trussell Road. • A dog bite was reported on Dadeville Road. • Public intoxication was reported on North Central Avenue. • Theft was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Trails End Lane. • Burglary was reported on Old Kellyton Road.
• Lakesha Denise Mitchell, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of harassment. • Horace Cedric Benson, 52, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Iesha Monea Wright, 26, of Alexander City was arrested for child abuse. • Robert Michael Glassburn, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Belinda Louise Harvey, 36, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Two counts of possession of a controlled substance was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on K Street. • Harassing communications was reported on Young Road. • Domestic violence was reported on Dobbs Road. • Harassing communications was reported on Temple Road.
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Obituaries Mr. Steven “Sweet Pea” Glenn Towns 1972 - 2017 Graveside Service for Mr. Steven Glenn Towns, 44, of Alexander City, will
Ms. Purline Holley Ms. Purline Holley passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, Alabama. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Wright’s Funeral Home.
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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department September 24
• David Cornelius Mosley, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence and attempting to elude law enforcement. • Jhcorri Jamall Milton, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for three counts of failure to appear. • Charles Wade Brooks, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Tristan Jacob Livingston, 18, of Pensacola was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and minor in possession of alcohol. • Shacorey Jayshan Moss, 18, of Cantonmont,
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• Priscilla Ann Lee, 64, of Alexander City was arrested for willful abuse of a child. • Quindarius Ducaine Boone, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Regina Lynn Wyatt, 38, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Dwayne Leroy Jackson, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for appearing in a public place under the influence. • Shonica Shanae Marbury, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Allen Albert Golden, 49, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Tavaris Donta Brooks, 39, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Possession of marijuana was reported on O Street. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Washington Street. • Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. • Domestic violence was reported on Lincoln Heights. • Theft was reported on
September 22
• Jegeri Andricus Tuck Jr., 20, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Jacob A. Gutherie, 31, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. • Shannon Dwayne Causey, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property. • Richard Ryan Haddox, 26, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Edward Wayne Halsey, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Domestic violence was reported on Pamela Drive. • Possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana was reported on Airport Drive. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Sportplex Boulevard. • Domestic violence was reported on Houston Street. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported on Cornerstone Drive. • Burglary was reported on Warren Hill Road.
September 21
• Luciana Alvarez, 18, of Zephyrhills, Florida was arrested for four counts of possession of a controlled substance. • Phillip Eugene Hazel, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence. • Amanda Lynn Sandin, 32, of Alexander City was arrested for harassing communications. • Debra Deloris Kelly, 57, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of harassing communications. • James Demetrius Owens, 29, of Alexander City was arrested for two counts of bail jumping.
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• A resident of Deer Path Drive in Dadeville filed a report for cruelty to animals. • A resident of Barrons Bridge Road in Dadeville rile a report for cruelty to animals. • Terry Thomas of Sylacauga was arrested on two warrants for failure to appear child support, burglary first degree, attempted murder and was transported to the county jail.
September 24
• A resident of Garden Drive in Camp Hill filed a report for theft.
September 23
• A resident of Holley Street in Jacksons Gap filed a report for criminal mischief. • A resident of Flournoy Road in Dadeville filed a report for harassing communications. • Andrew Williams of Jacksons Gap was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear and was placed in the county jail.
September 21
• Amber Bice of Tallassee was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear receiving stolen property second and was transported to the county jail.
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density thermoplastic road markings like turn arrows and lane dividers around intersections. “They are doing the final touches as we speak and if everything goes well I think they will be done by the end of the week,” Brewer said. “It took a little longer than expected, some of that was due to the weather and other factors, but we are pretty pleased with the final result that we are seeing.” Brewer said that one of the things that he has gotten calls about was the new configuration of Washington Street where a dedicated turn lane and lanes to enter and exit travel lanes were incorporated into the design. “I have heard a lot of people asking about those and it is just part of the federal specs that go with that,” Brewer said. “I know that anytime you change something, it takes some adjustment. People ask ‘why do you have 500 feet of a turn lane when there is no place to turn?’ It’s just that you can’t have people having to bounce back and merging in and out of travel lanes. There wasn’t enough space to add the turn lanes and keep four lanes of traffic, so this is what they came up with. “I think in time, just
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like we did in front of CACC, that we will find it is safer and a much better design.” Work on Lee Street and Washington Street was funded through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, where the city pays only a small matching portion with the state picking up the remainder of the tab. This week residents saw Gary Ingram Paving and Grading lay asphalt on Mask Road off Hillabee Street and on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. With the completion of those two streets, only a short stretch of H Street remains in the 15 paving projects funded as part of the half-cent sales tax that has been named the Alexander City Road Improvement Project or ACRIP. All the money is earmarked for road paving and road improvement projects. The tax generates about $1.15 million each year. It has given the city the ability to get some asphalt work done without having to go into debt. When Alexander City began collecting an extra half-cent sales tax in 2014 to help fund road projects, officials immediately began setting a plan in place to prepare and used a program called
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Accident no more information on her condition could be released. Easterwood did say that the injuries did not appear to be life threatening. “It’s unclear if there will be any charges until we complete the investigation,” Easterwood said. The name of the victim, as well as the identity of the repo company, were not released by police Tuesday. Witnesses on the scene said that the woman encountered the repossession personnel and tried to get personal items from the car. After not getting an answer, she attempted to get items from the car as the car was being taken from the scene. Those on the scene said that’s when the woman was injured. Easterwood did say that the people involved in taking the car did contact police shortly after leaving the scene. “It’s my understanding that when they got away from the scene that they stopped at a store and called us,” Easterwood said. “Our folks are still trying to sort it all out and see exactly how it all transpired.” Alexander City
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Alexander City Police Department officers lookf for evidence in a Tuesday afternoon incident on K Street.
Housing Authority officers were also on the scene talking with witnesses. This is the second incident where the repossession of a vehicle in Alexander City led to police activity in the last two months. On Aug. 3, two individuals attempting to repossess a vehicle were arrested following a police chase. Charles Steven Denney, 34, and Matthew Wayne Denney,
27, both of Alexander City were arrested following an attempted automobile repossession and the ensuing chase with law enforcement in downtown Alexander City. Denney was arrested for attempting to elude, possession of marijuana second, possession of drug paraphernalia and impersonating a police officer. Matthew Denney was charged possession of marijuana second, possession of
drug paraphernalia and criminal use of defense spray. The charges stem from where the Denneys were attempting to repossess a Chevrolet pickup truck in the Five Points area on Aug. 3 Witnesses at the Five Points scene described a fight between two males, one of which wearing a blue shirt with “agent” written across the back. It was in this skirmish that the defense spray was used.
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not grease, oil and other things which create environmental problems. Wood said littering is also a problem with storm drains. “Storm drains have a very important role in cities and are key to managing storm water,” Wood said. “Flooding is inevitable during big rain events if our storm drains are clogged or full of litter. We hope that it will aid in decreasing the amount of trash and litter that
ultimately ends up in our creeks, river and lake.” The markers’ design was chosen by MainStreet Alexander City. “They chose a design that matched the look of the thriving downtown area,” Wood said. “I think they did a great job.” Wood hopes the marker project along with a drain-marking project at Central Alabama Community College helps storm drains work more effectively.
“We hope this project along with the storm drain marking project at CACC will help minimize the number of clogged drains in Alex City,” Wood said. Wood and MainStreet’s Breanna Smith have already started placing the markers. “We installed storm drain decals on several storm drains already,” Wood said. “We also have a sweet volunteer that will install the remaining decals.”
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ne of the qualities that makes our area so special is the beauty nature provides us here. We have the sparkling, blue waters of Lake Martin, beautiful rolling hills, scenic rivers and streams, and historic buildings and homes all right here in Tallapoosa County. With so many great images all around us, why would anyone who calls our community home trash it? From cars rolling along Highway 280, to boaters sinking beer cans in the lake, or property owners dropping a load of trash on a rural road, we are too often seeing our own residents choosing to take the easy way out. Rather than using trash cans or hauling refuse to a landfill, they are using our beautiful county as a dump. This needs to stop. Wouldn’t it be great if our government workers didn’t have to spend countless hours picking up trash along our roads? Imagine if marine police didn’t have litter as a concern and boaters and swimmers didn’t have to worry about what was at the bottom of the lake. It would be great, wouldn’t it? Wouldn’t it be great to take a drive and not see a fast-food bag or a lit cigarette flying from the window of the vehicle in front of you? How about if all the illegal dumps were gone overnight? You know the answers to those questions. That’s why the continuing Throw Away Day events have become so important to the effort to keep our area clean. Dumpsters are strategically placed in all five commission districts in an effort sponsored by the county commissioners and Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership. The next Throw Away Day is scheduled for Oct. 9 and 10. Dumpsters will be at the following locations from 8 a.m. on Oct. 9 through 8 a.m. on Oct. 11. District 1: Alex City Annex- 395 Lee St., District 2: Double Bridges- Highway. 63, District 3: Alex City- 2975 Pearson Chapel Rd. and Jacksons Gap- Piedmont Dr. at Hwy. 280, District 4: DadevilleYoung’s Ferry Rd. at Mullican/ Gibson Rd., District 5: Union Community Center4191 Highway. 50 The following items are not allowed: liquids (including paint, paint thinners, pesticides, etc.), appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, hazardous/ medical waste. We ask that you take advantage of this opportunity to help rid yourself of unwanted items and help keep our community clean at the same time.
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Happy birthday to me!
oday – Sept. 27 – is my birthday. Y’all really shouldn’t bring presents unless you’re particularly moved to do so. Did I mention I like gadgets? (I don’t even know where that last thought came from!) But, seriously, another year has passed me by. They seem to be stacking up more quickly as I get older. I’ve had older people tell me about that phenomenon for years. I just passed it off as something to make conversation. Now, I’ve learned that, sadly, it’s true. What’s weird is that all periods of time seem to go by quickly except for one – the workday. Isn’t it strange that a workday or two during the week might seem endless, but the week, month or year flies by? Father Time’s a crafty old rascal. Actually, as I start my 58th year, the entirety of my first 57 on this planet seem to have gone by fairly rapidly. I can remember thinking about the year 2000 when I was a kid, realizing that I would likely see a new millennium. The next thought was always that I would turn 40 that year. I could not imagine being that old. Now, with 17 additional years in my rearview mirror, 40 seems young and the year 2000 seems so long ago. The Y2K bug we all feared so is nothing but a harmless memory squashed and rotting on the windshield of time.
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I can remember the innocence of my youth. Don’t laugh. I was an innocent kid – the kind any beautiful American teenage girl would want to take home to meet her mother. In fact, I met several mothers and, in truth, made varying impressions. The mother of my first love was crazy about me (Of course, she was my Mom’s best friend, too, and may have had thoughts of becoming in-laws some day). When that relationship ended (she dumped me for the quarterback; isn’t that always how it goes?), I quickly (well, not really; I wallowed in heartache for a year or so, playing sad songs like the Eagles’ “Best of My Love”) found another cutie and wasted no time in angering her mother by taking her (the daughter, not the mom) to a concert in Auburn and bringing her home after midnight. I wanted to hear every note of the late Robert Palmer and Bob Welch. (Little-known fact: they rolled up the streets at midnight in the 1970s – or at least my Dad said so. If you weren’t home by the time Wolfman Jack started howling on “Midnight Special,” you were
done for!) Seriously, I can remember vividly the days of bicycles, baseball cards (of course, as I’ve discussed here before, I still collect those; but I’m talking about the five-cent packs, not the $5 ones of today), bumble-bee marbles and backseat kisses. The bicycles had banana seats, the baseball cards were, as I said, affordable and the bumble bees were much cherished. And the backseat kisses? Words will never do those teenage experiences justice! But I digress. So it’s happy birthday to me! All in all, Father Time’s been kind. The workdays may sometimes be long, but at least I have the health, ability and opportunity to continue to make a living doing what I love to do. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful, beautiful wife and family and that’s all a 58-yearold man can ask for. Some say that they quit celebrating birthdays at a certain age. Not me. It’s my own personal holiday and, if I can’t do it anywhere else, I have a party in my mind. If I must, I’ll buy my own cake and ice cream and probably splurge on a present for myself. After all, I deserve it. I’ve survived another year. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com
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here’s been a little room next to the kitchen that’s been underutilized since Lucy has been in this house, unless you count storing junk as proper usage. There’s nothing wrong with a junk room. They are handy to have around. If you somehow find yourself in possession of excess anything, you just put it in the junk room. I had a better idea for it, though. I wanted to turn it into my office / man cave / “Calgon take me away” area. The 10-year-old has a room. Abigail has a room and a womb, and she’s still 10 weeks away. Lucy pretty much has the whole rest of the house. I needed my, dare I say, safe space. Lucy was fully supportive of me cleaning out the room, as it gave her the opportunity to see exactly what all was in there. Some of it had been in there for the two years she’s been here. I wasn’t sure what I’d find. I feared I’d find a critter or two, but that was not the case. Once I got things cleared out, I could see the writing on the wall. Literally. There was writing on the wall. Honestly, it didn’t faze me. The wall was going to be adorned with Army, comedy, and Auburn décor anyway. Lucy, on the other hand, requested that it be painted, which is just
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a subtle way of telling me I was going to paint it. She did come in and paint the door and the trim on the windows. At seven months pregnant, she has her limitations. She actually worked really hard sorting out the junk, too. My man cave was coming along well. Next, she commented on the floors. There was some kind of old vinyl covering on the floor. It looked like wood to me. Heck, all this time, I thought it was wood, but it was just one big piece on the floor. It wasn’t even tacked down, so she pulled up the side to reveal a real wood floor. It wasn’t hardwood floors, but it was some kind of wood, so she wanted to paint it. We’ve postponed that for the time being, but we will do something with that down the road. I think we’re just going to look for a similar piece like the kind already in there. I hope I never have to paint again. Finally, she asked the question that should never be asked when dealing with a man cave. “Do you want me to put the
valance over the window?” she asked. There aren’t many rules to my man cave, but the first rule of man cave is that there are no valances over the window. They say that you can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig; however, that’s not how it works with valances and man caves. Once you put a valance on a man cave adjacent to the kitchen, it’s no longer a man cave; it’s Lucy’s dining room. My Army, comedy, and Auburn décor will have to find somewhere else to hang, and fortunately we’ve got the ideal spot for it about 40 minutes away. That really works out best for all of us. With her being seven months pregnant, we all need our respective safe spaces, and I need my peace and quiet to get my work done, especially when the baby comes. On top of that, we now have a cute little family dining room. They girls have me saying “cute” way too often these days, but it is, indeed, cute. And, I have to say, the valance really accentuates its cuteness. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City is hosting a women’s Bible study “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer Thursdays Sept. 14, 21, 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch. For more information contact Joanne Finley at 334-332-5970 or Pastor Nolan at 256-682-3810.
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CHEESE BALLS: The UMW of First United Methodist Church are taking orders for their annual cheese ball fundraiser through Sept. 30. Orders can be placed through the church office. Four varieties are being offered from $10 to $12 each. Pick up will be Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
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CLOTHING SALE: Russell Medical Auxiliary will host a clothing sale featuring Britches and Bows on Sept. 28 and 29. The sale will be in the Russell Medical Community Room beginning at 7 a.m. Women’s clothing, sizes small – 3X along with boys’ and girls’ clothing will be available. Proceeds will benefit projects and services of the Russell Medical Volunteer Auxiliary.
Friday, September 29
GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting its Fall Gardening Extravaganza Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College. Speaking will be Chris VanCleave, Sara L. Van Beck, Felder Rushing and Carol Reese. Cost is $25 and you can register by call the extension office at 256-8251050.
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FAMILY REUNION: The Germany family reunion is Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center. All members of the Germany family are invited. Please bring a covered dish. GOSPEL SINGING: The Grace Fullness Baptist Church is hosting the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Resounding Gospel Singers Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 1
CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is hosting • Alexander City Outlook homecoming services Oct. 1 at 10:30 • Dadeville Record a.m. with Diane Sherrell. • Wetumpka Herald • Eclectic Observer SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan • Tallassee Tribune Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks. All are invited to this free, causal dinner. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: Darrell Brooks, Owner Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting its annual family and Cutting •Edging friends day Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Weed Eating •Mulch Jimmy Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Weed Control Missionary Baptist Church in Dadeville. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. COMEDY NIGHT: River of Life Worship Center is hosting Comedy Night with Joe Phillips Sunday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. CHOIR DAY: Mt. Lovely Baptist Church in Camp Hill will observe its annual Choir Day Sunday, Oct. 1 at 256.267.0518 2 p.m. Rev. Michael Stiggers of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church is the guest
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Monday, October 2
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Sarah Bliss Wright will present “Ida Quilt Project” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 2 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Tuesday, October 3
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The 34th Annual National Night Out “Light Up the Night against Crime” will be Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alexander City Sportplex. This will showcase various public safety and emergency response agencies that operate in the Alexander City and surrounding areas including state, county, EMA, businesses church groups. All events are free and there will be hotdogs and drinks while supplies last.
Wednesday, October 4
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday October 4 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
Saturday, October 7
HEALTH FAIR: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church YAM will be conducting their 3rd Annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Goodwater Community Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free to the Goodwater community and surrounding areas. We will kick off the day with our Heart walk/run at 8 a.m., followed by a CPR class at 9 a.m., registration required, and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free health care supplies, health and vision screenings, college prep info., diabetes education, breast cancer awareness, skin wellness, dental hygiene, life insurance, Sam’s Club, Zumba, kid’s fun, blood drive, motivational speakers, snacks, door prizes and so much more! For more information or to find out how you can become a part of this event, please contact 205-240-6229 or 256-749-3223. CAR WASH: The BRHS NJROTC Unit will be hosting a Car Wash at Advanced Auto Parts on Highway 280 on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This unit fundraiser has a goal of raising $1,500 for the Unit Discretionary Fund in order to pay for 15 deserving cadets to attend a two-day Orientating Training Camp at Camp McDowell in northern Alabama on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. This unique training opportunity is in preparation for the NJROTC Area 8 Orientating Championship at Oak Mountain State Park on Dec. 16. Come out and meet our outstanding cadets and get your car washed. All donations are greatly appreciated. Out of town that Saturday? Mail your donation to BRHS NJROTC UNIT, ATTN: CAPT Leahey, 225 Heard Blvd, Alexander
City, AL 35010. Unit website: brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com. CANCER WALK: Sistas for a Cause are hosting their 6th Annual Cancer Walk Oct. 7 at the Cooper Community Center. Registration fee is $10 and starts at 8 a.m with the walk at 9 a.m. For more information contact Valarie Oliver at 256-496-4684 or Nanette Stephens at 256-794-1439. CAR SHOW: The 4th annual Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Car Show is Oct. 7 in Millerville with 50/50 tickets, money tree, games and door prizes. Car registration is from 8 a.m. to noon and the registration fee is $20. Spectators are welcome 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is no charge for spectators. Breakfast items available. Catfish and chicken finger dinners as well as hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at lunch time.
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October 9-10
THROWAWAY DAYS: Dumpsters will be provided for Throw Away Days Oct. 9-10 at the following locations. In District 1: Alex City Annex- 395 Lee St., District 2: Double BridgesHwy. 63, District 3: Alex City- 2975 Pearson Chapel Rd. and Jacksons Gap- Piedmont Dr. at Hwy. 280, District 4: Dadeville- Young’s Ferry Rd. at Mullican/ Gibson Rd., District 5: Union Community Center- 4191 Hwy. 50. The following items are not allowed: liquids (including paint, paint thinners, pesticides, etc.), appliances with compressors, tires, batteries, light bulbs, TVs, computers, propane tanks, hazardous/medical waste.
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Saturday, October 14
CAR SHOW: The 37th Annual Custom Car Show at Oktoberfest will be Oct. 14 with registration from 8 a.m. to noon. It is an open show format with a money tree. All cars will be parked on asphalt. For more information contact Danny Pike at 256-496-0024 or danny.pike@ alexandercityal.gov. BBQ: The 26th Annual Waverly BBQ at the Waverly Community Center is Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BBQ sandwiches and chips will be $5 or two for $9. BBQ meat is $9 a pound. Whole Boston Butts are $30 with presales available for pickup after 9 a.m. A chicken or pork plate for $9. Stew for $9 a quart. There will also be a silent auction, live auction, quilt raffle, arts and crafts, barnyard bingo and more. For more information call 334-887-7288. USHER WORKSHOP: There will be an annual usher workshop at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2p.m.
Sunday, October 15
TALLAPOOSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Sue Mason will present “Native Americans – Life and times before the Spanish arrived” to the Tallapoosee Historical Society Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. The meeting is free and open to the public. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, Oct. 15. Guest singers will be Exodus. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon. CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Edward Milner is pastor and the guest minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs.
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eptember is almost gone, and we move into the scariness that spooky October brings. Hopefully we’ll get some coolness in breezes and less humidity for the little ghouls and goblins in a few weeks. Happy Birthday to my sweet friend and around the corner neighbor, Peggie Sue Ott, in Nixburg getting another year better on Sept. 29 as does another around the corner neighbor, whose family lived in my house many years ago, Jean Penton Baker. Katie Joe (Thornell) Scroggins Rawlinson, born Sept. 30, whose great - grandfather was born down the road from me on Coosa 4. He was the youngest brother of Margaret Jane Thornell, later a Richards and the lady of this house from her marriage until the mid-nineteen-twenties when she moved in with her eldest daughter Ida on Madison Avenue in Montgomery until she died. Local history is so interesting to me, especially when it involves the folks who
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lived in Nixburg when during the early days. Oct. 1 is the date for Jackson Jennings and also the 12th anniversary for his Uncle and Aunt, Michael and Yvette Hampton. Oct. 3 is happy anniversary day for Michael and Mallory Kay Baker. They live in Gulf Shores, but Mallory’s Mother, Jean Baker lives here in Nixburg. The ‘Chit-Chatters’ Ladies group from Equality and its surrounds, led by sweet Ms. Jackie Dean, meets again Thursday at 11 a.m. Come and join us. All ladies are very welcome. We always make room and are happy to see old friends and newcomers. This time we are trying the New Caf« in Rockford that opened at the beginning of this month, called “Triple RRR.” We are all looking forward
to some of their good homecooking, so just meet us there at 11 a.m. The 12th annual Bark in the Park Day at Fort Toulouse turned out to be a beautiful day for everyone and the dogs to have fun all afternoon. Sixteen dogs were microchipped and $7,000 was raised for the Elmore County Humane Shelter. Next years Bark in the Park will be Sept. 16, 2018. World Rabies Day is Sept. 28. According to Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, rabies kills over 59,000 humans worldwide each year. In 2015, there were 3,447 cases of animal rabies reported in the U.S. 81 of those cases were in Alabama, with racoons (63%) and Bats (16%) being the most frequently positive. Remember, untreated rabies is fatal. EPAC entertainment in Equality is returning. Rumbling and ready to go after taking September off during so much bad weather and flooding. So, mark your
calendar for Friday, Oct. 13 when doors open at 6:30 p.m. for this show at 7 p.m. that will “Raise the roof,” being the show you’ve been waiting to see. You will hear some of the greatest hits from rock history. I hear someone started a rumor that Roy Orbison may cruise by to join EPAC’s all-time favorite Pianist Peggy Shores and The Ramblin’ Fever Band. Bring your drink and maybe a snack to share. Don’t forget those dancing shoes. They’ll have the lights on for everyone in downtown Equality on Highway 9. The cooling air feels so good. I just love everything about the South, except when we get very cold winters – mainly as our old house is not built to stay warm. Look how m any come south to retire. You just don’t hear about folks retiring and going up North. Until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook.
Alabama has a history of being one of most conservative states
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s one of America’s most conservative states, we have a history of electing very conservative senators. Jeff Sessions proved to be one of the most archconservative members of the U.S. Senate during his 20-year tenure. Another archconservative that served 10 years in the Senate from 1968 to 1978 was the great Jim Allen. Jim Allen had an illustrious career in Alabama politics. He was born and raised in Gadsden. He served in the Alabama House and the Alabama Senate from his native Etowah County. He was elected to his first term as Lieutenant Governor of Alabama in 1950, and to a second term in 1962. He was Lieutenant Governor during George Wallace’s first term as Governor. He was also a very successful lawyer in Gadsden. Jim Allen is known most prominently for being the most astute parliamentarian in Alabama political history. He developed this trademark early in his career and honed it during his terms as Lieutenant Governor. Most state senate
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observers, say that Allen had no peer when it came to knowing its parliamentary rules. Allen went to the U.S. Senate in 1968. Many political experts expected Allen, the incumbent Lieutenant Governor, to run for governor in 1966 when George Wallace could not succeed himself and failed to get the legislature to change the succession law. But Allen was a savvy politician who never lost a political race. He knew that Lurleen Wallace, as proxy for George, could not be beaten in 1966. He opted to lay low and take on the aging Lister Hill’s seat in 1968. As expected, Hill announced early that he would not run for reelection in 1968. However, he did an unexpected thing and endorsed Congressman Armistead Selden to become his replacement. Selden was an eight-term congressman from the Black Belt and Hill had grown fond of him.
Another obstacle arose for Jim Allen. Wallace also backed Selden although not openly. Wallace and Allen had become friends and allies, but Wallace blamed Jim Allen for not gaveling through his succession bill in 1965. So Allen began the race with both Lister Hill and George Wallace on the other side. However, Allen had gotten to know a lot of the Wallace organization and wound up with at least half of the Wallace crowd. As the campaign began, there were riots in Washington. It was a time of civil unrest over the Vietnam War and the civil rights marches and landmark civil rights laws were fresh on people’s minds. Alabamians were sick of Washington. Allen came up with the best campaign slogan of the last 60 years. He ran against “The Washington Crowd.” He had a very graphic photo of the riots and used the photo in his message of running against the Washington Crowd. Of course, the subtle subliminal message was that
Allen was against the liberal Washington establishment that had forced integration and civil rights on the South. Jim Allen became the conservative, anti-civil rights, proSouth candidate with that slogan. He tied Armistead Selden to the Washington crowd and won. When Allen arrived in the U.S. Senate, the Dean of its Southern delegation was the venerable Richard Russell of Georgia, a master of the rules and the filibuster. He led the powerful bloc of Southern U.S. Senators. Because of their seniority, they ruled the Senate. It had taken a massive movement to steam-roll the Civil Rights legislation over this bloc. Richard Russell, knowing of Jim Allen’s reputation as a parliamentarian, brought him under his wing and made him his prot«g«e. He told Allen from day one that the only way that he would be a power in Washington was to master the rules of the U.S. Senate. Allen took Russell’s advice. He learned the rules so well that he was considered the most
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able parliamentarian in the Senate during his first term. Allen became the stalwart leader of the conservatives during his years in Washington. His positions were very reflective of his Alabama constituency. He almost singlehandedly led the charge to thwart what he considered the giving away of the Panama Canal by President Jimmy Carter. He had been fighting this battle for several months. He also had to fight diabetes. He came home to Alabama very tired one weekend during this fight and succumbed to a massive heart attack at his Gulf Shores condominium at age 65. Jim Allen was a great Alabamian. Hopefully, the person we elected yesterday will be another Jim Allen See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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he Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ had a group take a nine day Excursion to Mackinac, Michigan Sept. 9 -17. The adventurous group stopped in Indianapolis, Indiana to spend the night and toured the Garfield Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens before reaching Mackinac City. After arriving in the city, our group enjoyed a ferry boat ride over to Mackinac Island where the only mode of transportation is by horse and carriage. On their second day the group cruised through the Soo Locks where they were able to watch ships enter and depart the locks. On day three, the group enjoyed a guided tour of Mackinac City and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse which dated back to 1892. The group also toured Colonial Michilimackinac, a 1700s era village. On their way back home the group stopped once again for a night stay in Indianapolis. This time though the group also toured the Indiana War Memorial Museum. Traveling toward home on the final day, the group stopped at Frankenmuth, Michigan to see the wonders of the “Michigan’s Little Bavaria” and the Bonner’s Christmas Store! A great trip with great folks sums it up! The ACPR 50+ send out get well soon wishes to Catherine Owens and Leola Johnson. Until next time keep a smile on your face and love in your heart. Holt writes about the events and people of the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ Club.
Public Meetings Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall
at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend.
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Korean company Sejin continues giving ways in Dadeville By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Like it has been doing since coming to the William T. Thweatt Industrial Park in Dadeville in 2007, Sejin once again handed out checks to organizations in the community. “We are very proud to be here to present just a token of our appreciation for what every one of you do in our community,” said Sejin’s Reid Davenport. “If it were not for you we would not be able to do what we do to operate our business. Monday, representatives from the Tallapoosa County Schools, the Dadeville police and fire departments, the Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department were on hand to collect donations. Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith was happy to see the company’s latest community efforts. “Sejin is a wonderful part of our community,” Smith said. “We enjoy having you guys here. We appreciate what you put in the community. We
appreciate your participation in our community.” Sejin is an automobile parts manufacture mainly supplying Kia and Hyundai. Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Don McClellan is proud of Sejin’s investment not only in business operations but in the community as well. “Sejin has always been a partner in the community since coming here in 2007,” McClellan said. “They have invested over $70 million and employ over 600 people. What else can you ask for?” McClellan joked that it was easy to get a crowd to gather at the Dadeville City Hall for the presentations. “It is not hard to get people to show up to accept money,” McClellan said. “Even the chief of police showed up.” Davenport says this tradition started with Sejin’s parent company in Korea and plans to keep it going. “The philosophy of Sejin in Korea has been passed down here to support our community,” Davenport said. “We plan to continue that for a long time.”
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Tallapoosa County Schools Superientendent Joe Windle, above, accepts a check from Sejin’s J.H Paek as Tommy Thweatt and Reid Davenport look on. Dadeville Fire Chief Keith Wilkerson, below, accepts a check from Sejin’s J.H. Paek as Reid Davenport, Dadeville Council member Dick Harrelson and Mayor Wayne Smith look on. Bottom, Dadeville Police David Barbour accepts a check from Sejin’s J.H. Paek as Reid Davenport, Dadeville Council member Dick Harrelson and Mayor Wayne Smith look on. Left, the Dadeville Chamber of Commerce accepts a check from Sejin’s J.H. Paek., Bottom left, Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett accepts a check from Sejin’s J.H. Paek as Reid Davenport looks on.
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Auburn puts it together, but will it last? T
he No. 15 Auburn Tigers finally put it all together Saturday night in Columbia, Missouri, trouncing the home standing Tigers 51-14. All it took to bring Auburn’s vast potential to the surface was competing against a despondent and derelict Missouri team. These are very troublesome times in Columbia right now and its football team is the perfect embodiment of the turmoil. I honestly think Missouri has mailed it in four weeks into the season. Now, having said all that, the orange and blue Tigers did some really nice things in this game and it gives the impression that progress is being made. For instance, one of the few things Missouri does really well is get in the backfield and cause negative plays. It were averaging eight tackles for loss a game this season and had only three Saturday night. This has also been a major problem for Auburn this year as evidenced by 11 sacks given up against Clemson. Jarrett Stidham continues to take a step forward with every game. He is becoming very efficient (70.6 completion percentage) and, more importantly, very productive (211.5 passing yards per game). He continues to get more players involved (10 different Tigers caught passes Saturday), which really bolsters team chemistry. If AU’s winning streak is to continue, Stidham must also continue to improve on a weekly basis. The well-documented ugliness aside, Auburn is 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the SEC. All of its goals are still intact, and the Tigers looked like a much better football team in Week 4 than they did in Week 1. Granted, there was an immeasurable chasm between the level of competition, but why focus on the details? I’ve said many times that no Auburn team that loses to Mississippi State is very good. While the Bulldogs have certainly improved over the last several years, I stand by my statement. The Tigers opened as a 10-point favorite at home which seems generous, but those boys from Vegas are pretty good at what they do. The real question is which two teams are we going to see? The Mississippi State team that throttled LSU, 37-7, while rolling up 465 total yards? Or the other Bulldogs, who were bludgeoned by Georgia, 31-3, and held to 280 total yards? Are we going to see an Auburn offense that more resembles the one against Missouri with explosive plays and great red-zone production? Or are we going to see an Auburn offense similar to the one against Mercer, which turned the ball over five times? Quarterback Nick Fitzgerald had 180 yards passing and two touchdowns against LSU. He had 83 yards passing and two interceptions against Georgia. I find it difficult to believe there’s that much difference between the LSU and Georgia defense, but I could be wrong. Either way, I definitely think Georgia is playing excellent defense right now. It might be premature considering the overall competition, but I also believe Auburn has an elite defense. That, in itself, should keep the Tigers in every game with a chance to win. It all comes back to the offense. Saturday will be a good test to see if Auburn can perform against a decent SEC defense. The Bulldogs will be aggressive and attack the line of scrimmage. It could be a big night for Stidham or it could be a big night for the MSU defense. I can’t wait to find out. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.
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Left: Horseshoe Bend’s Caly Carlisle makes a pass against Dadeville. Right: Dadeville’s LiDiamond Johnson puts up a serve against Horseshoe Bend on Monday. The Tigers won, 3-1.
TIGERS POUNCE ON GENERALS Amaya Hatcher said. “We’re known for the roller coaster Dadeville Tigers Dadeville’s thing, as our old coach used to say. game is a work in progress, respond after Every but we still need to work on that.” up-and-down for Dadeville dropping third set wasThatapparent on Monday afternoon By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
A senior-laden volleyball squad, the expectations and goals are extremely high for the Dadeville Tigers. So far, they’re off to a great start. With only one match loss under their belts, the Tigers are right where they want to be at this point in the season, but there are still some areas that need improvement. “I think we need to work on more consistency — thinking about what we did well on one point and doing it during all the other points,”
against Horseshoe Bend, which is nearly the opposite of the Tigers’ makeup. While Dadeville boasts very few underclassmen, the Generals have just one senior on their roster and were clearly the underdog Monday. Dadeville went to work early on, picking up 25-11 and 25-14 victories in the first two sets. Although the Generals didn’t play to the best of their abilities, the Tigers also looked on their game. But that changed in Set 3 as Horseshoe Bend turned up the heat. The Generals led by just one point midway through the frame before a long service run by Ashley Clanton
put Horseshoe Bend ahead 19-13. Despite a series of blocks and kills from Dadeville’s Quanesha Presley, the Tigers never could catch up. They lost, 25-16. Then once again, the tides changed, this time in favor of the home team Dadeville. “I was tired of the game, honestly,” Hatcher said. “I really wanted to get out of there and do the best I could to get the game over with. Us going into a fourth game shouldn’t have happened in the first place, so we had to bring it back.” Service runs by Hatcher and LiDiamond Johnson put Horseshoe Bend in a deficit it couldn’t recover from. As is Dadeville’s M.O., the Tigers put their heavy hitters to work in the fourth set and came away with a 25-14 victory. See TIGERS • Page 11
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Horseshoe Bend’s Parker Branch (14) takes down Tre Tre Hughley, of Reeltown, earlier this season. Branch has been on fire for the Generals this season.
Parker Branch is a force for HBS By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
All season long, Parker Branch has been the leading tackler for Horseshoe Bend’s football team. Heading into last week’s game, Branch was averaging 15 tackles per game, and he one-upped that on Friday night against Ranburne. Branch racked up a staggering 16 solo tackles and assisted on six others. Four of his tackles went for a loss, and he had 1.5 sacks on the night. An outside linebacker, Branch stands at 5-foot-9, 170 pounds and has truly been a force for the Generals. He had a huge 9-yard sack
against Reeltown, and he just seems to get better and better every week.
well-covered. In the third quarter, Opelika elected to go for it again on fourthand-2 from the BRHS Fourth-down 28. But a tackle for defense a loss by Jaden Tuck Throughout the stopped the Bulldogs preseason, Benjamin way short. Russell’s defense Nearing the end of has been touted the third and starting as something to to look desperate, be feared. Against Opelika went for it Opelika, the Wildcats on fourth-and-1 from came up with a few right around midfield huge stops and held the Bulldogs scoreless and once again were stopped short. through more than 40 “It’s all coaching,” minutes of the game. Tuck said. “We have Benjamin Russell the best coaches in the came up especially strong on fourth-down world. They prepare us attempts from Opelika. well, and we get here The first came in the and just do what they tell us.” second quarter when Injury report the Bulldogs went for Reeltown suffered it from the Wildcat two pretty significant 37, but the pass fell incomplete as all See EXTRA • Page 11 Opelika receivers were
GARRET DAVISON, Lyman Ward: Davison was a dual-threat quarterback in the Fighting Rangers’ loss to Hope Christian. He completed 18 of 28 passes for 263 yards and five touchdowns. On the ground, Davison racked up 81 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. NALIJAH HEARD, Horseshoe Bend: Heard was a defensive monster for the Generals on Friday night. He racked up seven solo tackles, six of which went for a loss. He had three sacks. DAVEDE HERRON, Benjamin Russell: Herron was once again the star of the offense for the Wildcats. He finished with 86 yards on 18 carries and scored one touchdown. MAX McCLENDON, Dadeville: The Tigers finally got on the winning side of the region, holding off Holtville, 48-26. One of the biggest defensive standouts was McClendon on the defensive front. Coach Richard White said he displayed a lot of “effort and hustle.” DYLAN MONCUS, Benjamin Russell: If it weren’t for Moncus, the Wildcats would’ve taken a scoreless game into the second half. Moncus drilled field goals from 27 and 35 yards out, scoring six points in a game BRHS won by only five points. TREY O’NEAL, Reeltown: Before an injury in the second half, O’Neal did a little bit of everything for the Rebels against Lanett. He finished with 21 rushing yards and also played quarterback for the second quarter. O’Neal was also a force on defense. JADEN TUCK, Benjamin Russell: Tuck was one of the strongest defenders for the Wildcats in a defeat of Opelika. Tuck finished with three tackles for a loss and also had two tackles that didn’t allow any yardage. QUA TUCKER, Dadeville: After a recent injury sidelined Tucker, he came back with a vengeance this week against Holtville. Tucker racked up 141 yards on 24 carries, and he scored rushing touchdowns of 3, 54 and 6 yards. LUKE YARBROUGH, Horseshoe Bend: Yarbrough had a bit of a breakout game at wide receiver. Although he had just three catches, he hauled in 93 receiving yards and scored one touchdown.
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ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL Week 5 – Sept. 27, 2017
(First-place votes and current record in parentheses)
Class 7A
1. Central-Phenix City (25) (4-0) 353 2. Hoover (4) (4-1) 287 3. Thompson (1) (4-0) 248 4. Hewitt-Trussville (1) (4-0) 224 5. McGill-Toolen (4-0) 188 6. Auburn (4-1) 146 7. Fairhope (4-1) 126 8. Jeff Davis (4-1) 75 9. Spain Park (3-2) 40 10. Mountain Brook (3-2) 37 Others receiving votes: Bob Jones (3-2) 17, Sparkman (3-1) 8, Lee-Montgomery (3-1) 8, Davidson (3-2) 6, Theodore (3-2) 4. Submitted / The Outlook
Horseshoe Bend’s volleyball team poses with its trophy after winning the Wadley Tournament on Saturday. Team members include, front row, from left, Maggie Wood, Cheyanna Howard, Karsen Kinman; back row, Abby Cheatham, Caly Carlisle, Harleigh Moss, Leighann McWhorter, Ashley Clanton and Kate Lewis.
Generals win Wadley tournament STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
A big confidence booster was just what the doctor ordered for Horseshoe Bend’s volleyball team, and its prescription was filled on Saturday. It defeated five different opponents and won the round robin-style Wadley Tournament. The day started off extremely well, as the Generals defeated Alabama School for the Deaf, 25-9 and 25-13. Caly Carlisle paced both the offense and the defense, picking up five kills and three digs. Ashley Clanton laid down five aces. After dominating Beulah, 25-5, in the first set, Horseshoe
Bend had to fight off the Bobcats, 25-19, to take the victory. Cheyanna Howard filled the stat sheet with three kills, two aces and two digs, and Carlisle matched Howard with three kills. The only match that went three sets for the Generals was against LaGrange. Horseshoe Bend won the first set, 25-19, but was defeated 25-17 in Set 2. The Generals squeaked out a 15-9 victory in the decisive third set. Maggie Wood racked up 10 kills, while Howard had five kills and five digs. Setter Karsen Kinman finished with eight assits, and Harleigh Moss knocked down three aces. Horseshoe Bend got back
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to its winning ways with a 25-13, 25-21 win over Wadley, and Wood was once again an offensive fiend. She had 10 kills, while Howard added six. Carlisle led the defense with six digs, and Howard was not far behind with four digs and also added three aces. To finish off the day, the Generals took down Woodland, 25-12, 25-22. Kinman had 10 assists and two aces, and Wood smacked a team-leading four kills. Howard racked up three digs, two kills and an ace. As a reward for their success, Howard was named the MVP of the tournament, and Wood and Kinman were both selected for the all-tournament team.
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“We work on hitting a lot in our practices, and we honestly really rely on our hitters to dominate,” Hatcher said. “With how strong we are, there’s no way they can bring it back. Our main focus is always to swing no matter what, if it’s in our out, because they might get scared and not want to hit it back. Hitting with us is our strong point, and we make it their weakness.” Leading 19-14 in the fourth set, Dadeville’s Johnson knocked down a kill to put the ball in the service hands of Tiffany Rice, who had four aces in the last five points to set the final score. Nearing the halfway point of the season, Dadeville
is still looking strong. One of the Tigers’ biggest attributes seems to be their communication on the court. Between knowing when to tip and when to lay down a strong spike and knowing who’s hot defensively, the Tigers have had strong communication that has allowed them to come back from a few setbacks this season. “We’re in class together, and we’ve been playing together since the seventh and eighth grade,” Hatcher said. “We know each other really well. We’re a different team from everybody else; our communication is way different, but it’s good for us and it gets the job done.”
Class 6A
1. Austin (25) (5-0) 352 2. Pinson Valley (3) (5-0) 276 3. Oxford (3) (5-0) 268 4. Ramsay (3-1) 183 5. Wetumpka (5-0) 181 6. Spanish Fort (4-1) 133 7. Homewood (5-0) 100 8. Blount (4-1) 91 9. Benjamin Russell (4-0) 60 10. Saraland (4-1) 28 Others receiving votes: Opelika (3-2) 26, Daphne (3-2) 23, Sidney Lanier (5-0) 19, Muscle Shoals (4-1) 10, Clay-Chalkville (4-1) 9, Park Crossing (4-1) 4, Minor (3-2) 3, HillcrestTuscaloosa (3-2) 1.
Class 5A
1. Briarwood Chr. (26) (4-0) 357 2. St. Paul’s (5) (5-0) 293 3. Carroll (4-0) 243 4. Beauregard (2-1) 199 5. Mae JemisonHuntsville (5-0) 182 6. Jackson (4-0) 136 7. Wenonah (3-1) 93 8. Alexandria (4-1) 83 9. St. Clair Co. (4-0) 81 10. Etowah (4-1) 23 Others receiving votes: Eufaula (3-2) 19, Demopolis (4-1) 11, Brooks (3-1) 10, Mortimer Jordan (4-1) 10, Central-Clay Co. (3-2) 9, Crossville (4-0) 7, Greenville (2-1) 6, Charles Henderson (2-2) 2, Pleasant Grove (3-1) 2, Calera (3-2) 1.
Class 4A
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Dadeville’s Maliya Williams goes up for a set against Horseshoe Bend.
1. Leeds (22) (5-0) 329 2. Andalusia (7) (4-1) 293 3. Rogers (2) (5-0) 244 4. UMS-Wright (4-1) 227 5. Fayette Co. (4-0) 194 6. Thomasville (4-0) 152 7. Deshler (4-0) 106 8. Wilson (4-0) 75 9. Hokes Bluff (3-1) 44 10. Tallassee (4-1) 31 Others receiving votes: Munford (3-1) 24, Saks (4-0) 22, Alabama Chr. (5-0) 21. Bibb Co. (4-1)
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2, Dale Co. (4-1) 2, Madison Acad. (2-2) 1.
Class 3A
1. Mobile Chr. (26) (4-0) 357 2. Piedmont (5) (4-1) 290 3. Gordo (3-1) 233 4. Oakman (4-0) 211 5. Randolph Co. (3-1) 159 6. Ohatchee (4-1) 143 7. Plainview. (5-0) 100 8. T.R. Miller (3-1) 85 9. Weaver (3-1) 59 10. Wicksburg (4-0) 53 Others receiving votes: Fultondale (4-0) 25, Hillcrest-Evergreen (3-1) 14, American Chr. (4-1) 10, Montgomery Academy (4-1) 8, Lauderdale Co. (3-1) 7, Sylvania (4-0) 7, Opp (2-2) 3, West Morgan (4-1) 2, Pike Co. (3-1) 1.
Class 2A
1. Fyffe (30) (4-0) 369 2. Lanett (1) (5-0) 277 3. Leroy (4-0) 235 4. Aliceville (3-1) 201 5. Elba (3-1) 193 6. LaFayette (4-1) 159 7. Sulligent (4-0) 109 8. Abbeville (4-0) 77 9. St. Luke’s (3-0) 50 10. Goshen (3-1) 46 Others receiving votes: J.U. Blacksher (4-0) 21, Thorsby (4-0) 18, Sand Rock (3-1) 6, Tanner (2-2) 6.
Class 1A
1. Maplesville (31) (4-0) 372 2. Sweet Water (3-1) 255 3. Georgiana (5-0) 247 4. Houston Co. (5-0) 176 5. Pickens Co. (3-1) 161 6. Brantley (3-1) 134 7. Isabella (4-0) 127 8. Marengo (3-1) 86 9. Addison (4-1) 61 10. Wadley (4-0) 49 Others receiving votes: Lynn (5-0) 46, Decatur Heritage (4-0) 24, Linden (2-2) 14, Notasulga (3-2) 4, Cherokee (4-0) 3, South Lamar (4-1) 2, Winterboro (3-1) 2, Cedar Bluff (2-2) 1, Hackleburg (3-1) 1, Millry (2-2) 1, Spring Garden (3-1) 1.
AISA
1. Autauga Acad. (29) (5-0) 366 2. Escambia Acad. (1) (7-0) 280 3. Monroe Acad. (1) (6-0) 253 4. Chambers Acad. (5-0) 210 5. South Choctaw Acad. (4-1) 157 6. Bessemer Acad. (4-3) 130 7. Lee-Scott (4-1) 128 8. Jackson Acad. (5-1) 83 9. Tuscaloosa Acad. (4-1) 66 10. Pike Liberal (4-2) 55 Others receiving votes: Crenshaw Chr. (5-1) 10, Fort Dale Acad. (4-1) 10, Glenwood School (3-3) 8, Abbeville Chr. (2-4) 6, Patrician Acad. (3-2) 5.
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injuries on Friday night with running back Cameron Faison going down in the first half and Jack-of-alltrades Trey O’Neal being taken out on a stretcher in the third quarter. Because the Rebels have a bye this week, neither are expected to miss playing time. Faison separated his shoulder and is currently day-to-day, and O’Neal leaving the game seemed to be more of a precaution than anything else. For Dadeville, which has been working under the direction of Slade
McCullers since an injury to starting quarterback Jeff Rice, the Tigers are hoping to have Rice back soon. Although McCullers has done well under center, coach Richard White said a player doesn’t lose his position due to injury — he just has to work his way back in. Horseshoe Bend saw the return of running back/ linebacker Joe Railey, who didn’t get many carries offensively but played quite a bit on defense. Coach Josh Averett said he’s maybe not 100 percent, but he’s
definitely getting better.
Century Club
Only three area athletes are joining the Century Club this week, and two hail from Dadeville. The Outlook Athlete of the Week, Kadore Glenn, led all players with 307 rushing yards on 21 carries. Teammate Qua Tucker also racked up 141 yards on 24 carries. The two combined for six touchdowns. For Lyman Ward, Jerry Bosworth had another standout game. He caught 10 passes for 160 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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Benjamin Russell’s Jaden Tuck (9) and Kashari Ross (55) combine for a tackle of Kory McCoy, of Opelika, on Friday night.
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