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City still holding on new budget By MITCH SNEED Editor

Alexander City has not passed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but Mayor Charles Shaw said he believes they are in better shape than the previous two years. State law mandates that cities have a new, balanced budget in place by Oct. 1 each year or vote to continue under the existing budget until a new fiscal budget

is adopted. On Sept. 19, Shaw told the city council at its regularly scheduled meeting that he anticipated having the budget complete by Sept. 22 so that budget work sessions could be scheduled for the council to review the numbers and ask questions. To date no budget meetings have been scheduled and no specially called meeting has been set to vote to continue with the current budget. Continuing with

the existing budget be considered at Monday’s regular meeting. “We are supposed to have one approved by Oct. 1, ready to go in place on Nov. 1,” Council President Jim Spann said. “It was my understanding that the mayor was handling the budget. That’s what we were told, but as of now we haven’t seen anything.” Being late with budgets is nothing new to this council.

Last year the council didn’t pass a budget until Dec. 7. In 2014, the passage was even later, passing the new budget on Dec. 28. In 2013, the council was only slightly past the deadline, approving a budget on Oct. 7. Shaw said Wednesday that the final departmental projections are done and See BUDGET • Page 5

County considers $14.4 million budget

Tutu 2.2 fun run set for Tuesday By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

By MITCH SNEED Editor

If you should see a runner dressed in a tutu over the next several days, it may be a budding ballerina late for a class. Or it could be someone in the midst of a dress rehearsal for the Third Annual Tutu 2.2, a fun run, jog, walk – whatever the participant’s chosen pace – set for Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. on the Russell Medical Center campus. “It’s a good community event to kick off October,” said Susan Foy, marketing director at Russell Medical Center. It’s a good cause and we have some participants who run, but most of them walk. We’ve even had some participate in wheelchairs and, of course, our furry friends are welcome, too. “The most important thing is the event is centered around Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the run itself is really to honor all cancer patients – the ones that are still with us and fighting the fight and the memory of the ones who have already left us. We even have some cancer survivors who participate.” Foy said that the money raised See TUTU • Page 5

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LMRA t-shirt finalists are, left to right, Kandalyn Gregg, Natalie Colley, Katie Waldrop, contest winner Anna Grace, below, Sanquavious Young, Steven Kim and Jay Harrell. Back row are Stephens teachers Ann Goree and Debbie Griffith and LMRA President John Thompson.

TINY DESIGNER LMRA t-shirt will feature Stephen’s third-grader’s art

By DAVID GRANGER Staff Writer

Six Stephens Elementary school artists waited patiently for John Thompson to point out which one of their drawings was the winner of the Lake Martin Resource Association’s sixth annual t-shirt contest and would be featured on the t-shirt to be handed out to volunteers at this year’s Renew Our Rivers cleanup of Lake Martin in November. But first, their teacher, Debbie Griffith, told them what an honor it was to be among the group of finalists. “This was not easy,” said Griffith, a veteran art See DESIGN • Page 3

Girl Scouts turns girls into valuable women

The Tallapoosa County Commissioners will meet this morning at 9 a.m. to consider a proposed budget that includes $14.4 million in expenditures, an amount that is almost identical to the Fiscal Year 2016 budget. County Administrator Blake Beck said Wednesday that the county saw basically flat revenues, with just an overall increase in revenue of 1 percent. With that in mind, commissioners will consider a budget that holds a tight line on spending. “There have been little changes in our revenue, so therefore we don’t have the luxury to add much in any additional spending either,” Beck said. “So what we have proposed is basically flat with last year. There are a few things that change, but we will wait until the commissioners have a chance to weigh in on it before we talk too much about those things.” The proposed budget does not include any across the board cost See COUNTY • Page 3

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The United Way of the Lake Martin Area partners with 27 agencies that serve the local area in a variety of important ways. Each year, United Way holds a major fundraising campaign to raise money that is disbursed among those agencies. For the next several weeks, The Outlook will briefly profile each of those 27 agencies. Today, we feature the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. What is the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama? Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, Inc. (GSSA) builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. It is the leadership training ground for girls and See GIRL SCOUTS • Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: My husband recently disclosed to me that he was sexually abused by his cousin, who was the same age, when he was in high school. She blackmailed him by threatening to tell everyone he had raped her. She used this power over him to coax sexual favors but never intercourse. After a year of looking for help, he confided in his mother, but she ended up getting drunk and telling the whole family about the situation. Luckily, he was able to convince most of them it was “just the alcohol talking.” At that point, his cousin finally found a boyfriend and stopped blackmailing him. This all happened five years ago. He hasn’t lived in the same state as his mom or the abuser in three years. I can tell that by confiding in me he feels much better, but I’m worried that he blames himself for his mother’s alcoholism and his ruined relationships with his close friends in high school. I’m

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also not sure whether or not we can bring his abuser to justice. -- CONCERNED SPOUSE DEAR CONCERNED SPOUSE: Encourage you husband to talk to a licensed psychotherapist about what was done to him. Victims sometimes blame themselves. I seriously doubt that his mother’s alcohol abuse had anything to do with him. That she betrayed his confidence instead of helping him was terrible. A therapist can explain all this to him, and help him to see things clearly so he can decide how to proceed. DEAR ABBY: I’m planning on getting married this year, but I have cold feet. One day

I want to be married; the next day I don’t. My fiancee is my best friend, and we have been dating for more than four years. Is there any way to get over wedding jitters and live life to the fullest? -- COLD FEET IN OKLAHOMA DEAR COLD FEET: An intelligent way to work through your jitters would be to talk them through. Consider premarital counseling with your fiancee. A number of subjects will be raised during the sessions, including both of your feelings regarding handling money, having children (and raising them), and even the fact that such a big step gives you butterflies. Please let me know if this helps. I wish you and your fiancee a long and happy union. DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-yearold bisexual girl, and I have a big problem with relationships. They make me feel awkward. I don’t like holding hands and the mushy-gushy stuff hurts my

soul. I’m asking for help to come out to my parents and also what I should do about not liking relationships. Am I the only one like this? I told my friend once, and she was really confused. -AWKWARD TEEN IN TEXAS DEAR AWKWARD: I do not think you should come out to your family until you are sure of exactly who you are. From the tone of your letter, you appear to be still trying to figure that out -- which is completely normal for someone your age. Please do not put any labels on yourself right now. Concentrate on school, friends, things you enjoy. Give it time, and I predict that in a year or two, when you are more clear about things, you will know what to do. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Bobby Jack Griggs June 19, 1939 - September 26, 2016 A lifelong resident of Tallapoosa County in the Dadeville and Jackson’s Gap area, Mr. Griggs was a devoted family man. Working with automobiles was his passion, but textiles was his main profession. Mr. Griggs was an avid outdoorsman who loved living on the lake and loved his tractors. He was a mechanic, builder and craftsman who always had a series of projects in progress. Mr. Griggs is survived by his wife Nina Meacham Griggs, sister Debra Griggs Traywick (Lynn) and children,

Mrs. Irene S. Grubbs Mrs. Irene S. Grubbs 68 of Alexander City, AL died on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at her home. Armour’s Memorial Services in charge.

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father James Marvin Griggs, mother Sally E. Griggs, and sister Bessie Lee Griggs. The family is announcing a memorial service for family and friends 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 2, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 3610 Dudleyville Road Dadeville, Al. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Kidney Foundation ( AAKP 14440 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, Fl 33613) in Mr. Griggs’ name.

son Mark Griggs (Linda), daughter Marquita Griggs Wright (Mark) along with Nina’s children: Johnny Railey (Debbie), Kim Baker and Tressa Yates whom he all loved dearly. Ten grandchildren: Haley Wright Pearson, Allison Wright, Brennon Wright, Warren Griggs, Lindsey Railey, Mallory Railey, Mischon Chastain, Alana Yates, Danielle Yates, Isabella Baker; four great grandchildren: Jackson Gortney, Collin Pearson, Adeline Chasten, Lilli Grace Birmingham. His nieces and nephew: Anna Traywick, Alane Troglen, Janet Allen, and Lynn (Vena) Thompson and a host of great- nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his

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Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Mollie Beatrice McKenzie will be held Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Paradise Mission Full Gospel Church in Goodwater, Alabama. Rev. Evertte B. Kelley officiating. Interment will follow at Paradise Mission Full Gospel Cemetery. Public viewing will be on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Zion Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral Service for Mr. Thurston Lee Sallas, 78, of Rockford, Alabama, will be Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Jeffrey Fuller will officiate. Burial will follow in the Rockford City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mr. Sallas passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1938 in Rockford, Alabama to John Henry Sallas and Mattie Maude Sallas. He was an avid Auburn Football Fan, enjoyed traveling with family, and being at home. Mr. Sallas enjoyed being out in nature, and fishing was his favorite pastime. He loved watching his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his brother, David Sallas of Rockford; sisters, Lou Baker of Clanton and Verbie C. Blankenship (John) of Alexander City; niece, Carol Mann (Steve Lindley) of Columbia, TN; nephews, Stephen W. Sallas (Dianne) of Deatsville and Jeffrey Sallas of Rockford; a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and special Friend, Bud Kelly. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

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teacher in her first year at Stephens. “This was the hardest time the judges ever had. I want all of you to know it’s an honor to be this close and your artwork is going to be exhibited in City Hall. So your art is going to be celebrated.” But in the end, third-grader Anna Grace Lambert’s drawing of her and her brother fishing on Lake Martin with a sailboat in the background and a trash barrel nearby will be celebrated most of all, donning the back of the 2016 Renew Our Rivers Lake Martin Cleanup t-shirt. Lambert’s inspiration? Well, her imagination helped. “I’ve never actually been fishing before and my brother doesn’t wear glasses, but I like to imagine it,” said the smiling third grader. “I go to Lake Martin because I’m in the Wetumpka Girl Scouts and every year we go to clean up Lake Martin.” Lambert said that she often wore a Lake Martin t-shirt to bed, so she might like to have more than one of this year’s when they’re ready. She’d also like one for her 22-year-old brother, Jordan. Thompson explained why the judges settled on Lambert’s art as the winner. “The reason we like this one is because, of course, it has the trash barrel here,” Thompson told the group after the winner was announced. “And everyone’s smiling in it, everyone’s happy. We just thought it represented everything we want on our t-shirt. But all of you did a great job and you are all winners.” Later, Thompson said this year’s contest may have been the best ever. “It’s always great and you always get a great feeling about the kids,” Thompson said. “But this year Mrs. Griffith brought the best out in the kids. You know, I haven’t seen any stick figures in this art. It’s just great, all of it.” “I told them we weren’t having any stick figures,” Griffith said with a laugh. She added the artwork was the result of several weeks of study of water and work on the drawings. “We spent weeks on these,” Griffith said. “I had them do rough drafts and we had art lessons on some things prior to this. We also learned and studied about what an important resource water and, specifically, Lake Martin is. We spent a lot of time on this. I’d say three or four weeks. And I think the results show it.” Griffith said the help she gave amounted to things like perspective and intricate details like hands, which Lambert said Griffith helped her with. Griffith said 50 of the best entries into the poster contest, including all of the finalists’ drawings, would be on exhibit in Alexander City City Hall from Oct. 18 through Nov. 15. “We’d love to be able to find someone on the lake that would exhibit them, as well,” Griffith said. “They’re just so good.” Other finalists in the contest included third graders Natalie Colley, Steven Kim and Sanquavious Young and fourth graders Kandalyn Gregg, Jay Harrell, Allie Reames and Katie Waldrop.

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of living raises for county employees, but does include the increases for employees who are eligible for increases under the merit system. The county is making a move that will keep the employees from being hit by another expense. The commissioners anticipate increases in the cost of health insurance for employees after the county was notified of likely increased premiums ahead. The budget, as proposed, will have the county absorb those additional costs, instead of passing them on to the employees. The rising cost of health insurance is nothing new to the county or businesses in general. Last year, the premiums jumped an estimated 7 percent according to figures reflected in last year’s budget. There is some positive news in the proposed budget. The county has been diligently working to pay off several bonds that have saddled the county with a heavier than ideal debt service for years. A big chunk of that debt will be satisfied during FY 2017, meaning about $300,000 in expenses that were in previous budgets will be gone from the 2017 expenses. “We’ve worked very hard on holding down expenses and working to bring down the debt load,” Beck said. “But we are seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.”

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Scouting. For nearly 100 years, through the Cookie Program, girls have developed valuable business skills, made their communities a better place, and have had fun making new friends along the way. The Cookie Program is all about the skills a girl gains from interacting directly with the cookie customer, the experience of running her very own cookie business, and building a lifetime of confidence as she learns five skills essential to leadership, success and life. What is the value of the Girl Scout experience? “The Girl Scout Leadership Experience changes lives,” said Karlyn Edmonds, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. “I’ve watched my daughter and countless others become strong, capable, successful young women through their experiences in Girl Scouting. Whether it’s exploring careers, doing science experiments, or helping feed the homeless in their communities, Girl Scouts are developing skills that will serve them throughout their lives. “Through the Girl Scout Leadership Program these girls will develop a strong sense of self and positive values. They will be challenge seeking. They will develop and maintain healthy relationships. They will use these skills to participate in community problem-solving, contributing to their world in positive and meaningful ways. In short, they will grow up to become women who make the world a better place.”

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labama voters will get a chance to weigh in on a no-brainer of an amendment this November. Called Amendment 2, the measure will help secure future funding for Alabama’s State Parks like our own Wind Creel State Park According to a summary by Ballotpedia, “from 2011 to 2015, the Alabama State Legislature reallocated $15 million from the state parks budget to the general fund, causing five state parks to close and other parks to limit their services and hours of operation. All park reserve funds were exhausted as well. “After negative public reaction to five parks closing in 2015 and intensified lobbying efforts by Alabama State Parks Partners, the legislature proposed this amendment to ensure that future state park funds would not be allocated to other uses. About 86.5 percent of the state parks budget comes from guest fees, with about $7.6 million of the $37 million annual budget coming from taxes.” Philip Darden who serves as chairman of Alabama State Parks Partners said it well. “A ‘yes’ vote for Amendment 2 will help our state park system become viable and support itself,” Darden said. “With money being taken away, it’s difficult to operate. And when your budget’s wrecked, you don’t have the ability to take care of things you’ve planned on.” It’s rare when voters get a chance to right a wrong, but with this amendment, they can stop the robbing of Peter, out state parks, to pay Paul, which includes who knows what. By supporting Amendment 2, you’re helping support the state parks system that means so much to our state. Passage of Amendment 2 will mean a lot to all parks and especially Wind Creek. More than 200,000 people visit the park annually and pass through our community, potentially shopping in our stores, eating in our restaurants, and staying overnight. A yes vote will help Wind Creek and all state parks have a fighting chance to be all they can be.

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Charles Shaw is mayor of Alexander City. His phone number at city hall is 256-329-6730 and his home number is 256234-7395 His address at city hall is 4 Court Square; Alexander City, AL, 35010. His home address is 98 Heritage Drive Alexander City, AL, 35010.

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

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

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

Bob Howard

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

rianna Rollins, Nia Ali, and Kristi Castlin. Remember them? Didn’t think so. How about Travis Rudolph? Uh… Colin Kaepernick? Bingo. For the record, the three women mentioned above won all three medals in the women’s 100-meter hurdles event at the Rio Olympics in midAugust. They’re cited in the order in which they finished. Their accomplishment was the first time in Olympic history that the sprinters from one nation had swept that event. The photo of all three sprinters leaping into the air, with American flags supported by their outstretched arms, was one of the more memorable images from Rio. Another visual example at Rio of post-gold medal decency regarding the American flag was the sight of all of the members of the American basketball team on the top tier of the victory stand, standing respectfully placing their hands over their hearts (from what I could tell) as the “StarSpangled Banner” played. And Travis Rudolph? He’s a wide receiver for the Florida State Seminoles. On Aug. 31, he and several teammates visited a middle school in Tallahassee, as part of the publicity run-up to the 2016 gridiron season. The appearance at the school included lunch in the cafeteria, where Rudolph spotted a young boy sitting by himself. Having picked up a couple of slices of pizza as his own meal, Rudolph opted to sit across from the isolated youngster. The student, Bo Paske, is autistic, and a photo of Rudolph’s simple and compassionate gesture went viral. Several days later, Bo and his mom were invited to the FSU campus, where Rudolph presented Bo with his own personalized football jersey (sporting Rudolph’s number), as well as two tickets to the

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

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

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upcoming Ole Miss-FSU game in Orlando. The Seminoles won that game, as well as the following contest against Charleston Southern. Rudolph’s performance in the CSU game on Sept. 10 included seven receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns, earning him a citation as the Atlantic Coast Conference Receiver of the Week. Now, compare those preceding anecdotes to the ongoing and selective sideline performances of Colin Kaepernick. Or better yet, don’t. Last year, this space complained about affluent, sanctimonious show-biz types— Patricia Arquette in particular—who fancy themselves as (self-appointed) socio-political philosophers when their own lifestyles would be considered controversial by most average folks. But that commentary averred—in its second paragraph—that freedom of expression includes Arquette and other persons of her ilk having the right to say what they want. So, let’s affirm here and now that Kaepernick has the right to conduct himself in the manner that’s brought him a lot of attention in recent weeks. And average folks have the same freedom of speech/ demonstrative rights, as well: Average folks are free to opine that Kaepernick’s behavior is unpatriotic, sanctimonious, rude, self-centered, selfexculpable, no-class, whatever. Average folks are free to turn to another channel whenever a San Francisco 49ers game comes on. Average folks are free to speculate whether Kaepernick’s actions are designed to call attention to

himself because his football career (already) seems to be foundering, before he’s even turned 30 years old. My friend Malc, who’s my musical and philosophical peer, says he hopes Kaepernick “…is compelled to learn how to speak Canadian, real soon.” Average folks are free to boycott (and/or advocate the boycotting of) any product or service marketed by a company with which Kaepernick has an endorsement deal (and Malc wants a list). Average folks are free to pronounce Kaepernick to be a future has-been/footnote. And it goes without saying that Kaepernick will probably get a book deal out of this controversy. The very term “professional athlete” means that the individual in question is being paid money to play games. It might be interesting to compare Kaepernick’s annual income to that of the three aforementioned female hurdlers (combined). So let’s sum up Kaepernick’s recent on-camera poses by re-affirming this space’s ongoing credo that any spectator sport is, bottom line, entertainment. And all entertainment is optional. It’s a disheartening sign of the times that contemporary America would pay more attention to — and argue about — the non-actions of Colin Kaepernick instead of saluting folks like Ms. Rollins, Ms. Ali, Ms. Castlin and Mr. Rudolph, et. al. Could be worse — could be the dysfunctional realm of Rachel Dolezal. A few months ago, a commentator for Ebony magazine lamented Dolezal’s disproportionate staying power in the media, likening her to a “cultural fungus.” And Rachel Dolezal doesn’t even play games for a living. Willie Moseley is a former Tallapoosa Publishers news editor and columnist.

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hit the brakes and didn’t stop. I kept on rolling. Look out! Rule 39 states “There is no such thing as coincidence.” That rule, of course, comes from Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs of NCIS fame. I agree wholeheartedly; however, some people simply chalk things up to coincidence. Oh well, who am I to judge? There was about a 10-day stretch there where it could’ve happened anywhere, but it didn’t. I had a gig at a church just outside of Memphis. The 326-mile drive took me five hours. I needed to get back home quickly, so I did, what we call in the Army, a “turn and burn.” I rolled back into my driveway around two o’clock Friday morning. On Sunday, I drove to another gig; this one was in Asheville, North Carolina. I arrived a day early since I was giving the opening keynote at the conference the next morning. The drive took me through the North Georgia Mountains and into the Smokies before I made it to my hotel in Asheville, arguably my new favorite city. I spent two nights there before leaving early Tuesday. I sped through Atlanta traffic before getting stuck in the inevitable traffic jam. I was a judge that night at The Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, a fundraiser hosted by the East Alabama Chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama (PRCA.) The event raised funds and awareness for both the Lee County Literacy Coalition and PRCA.

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Wednesday, I drove to Auburn for a TV interview, but that was just about the extent of my travels that day. I ate lunch at Amsterdam Café using a complimentary gift card I received from the spelling bee. The shrimp and grits were D-E-L-I-C-I-OU-S. Delicious. On Thursday, I drove to Georgia to perform comedy at a sports banquet. I was running late, so I was rolling really fast. I got off the interstate at exit 2, but it just sounds more impressive when I say I drove to Georgia. The gentleman who hired me for this was one of my superior officers on my middle tour to Iraq. This is the third consecutive year I’ve been invited to this event. I must be doing something right. Either that, or they just can’t afford Jeff Foxworthy. Friday night, I drove to the Embassy Suites in Montgomery where I gave the keynote at a conference for the Alabama Council for the Blind. Because I was speaking at a conference for the blind, parking was plentiful. Don’t get mad at me. That was their joke; not mine. They are the best group and so much fun to be around. My dad was blind and had an incredible sense of humor. They offered me a room that night, but Texas A&M’s football team was staying

there, and I didn’t want to get gigged. For those of you not in the know, “Gig ‘em” is their “War Eagle!” or “Roll T***!” I hung around for a while afterwards and finally made it home around midnight. On Saturday, I drove to the community of Union up near Lake Martin for a family reunion. Food and family came from all over. It was a splendid way to spend the afternoon. On Sunday, I drove to Buena Vista, Georgia, where I spoke at Military Appreciation Day at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. I met so many wonderful people, as we celebrated faith, family, friends, freedom, and food. Monday afternoon, I was backing out of my driveway. I hit the brakes and didn’t stop. I kept on rolling. The breaks weren’t working. There was no warning. They weren’t working, period. It could have happened anywhere. It could’ve been on a stretch of lonely highway in the middle of the night. It could’ve been in the bustling traffic of Atlanta. It could’ve been in the mountains of North Carolina, but it didn’t. It happened 100 feet from my front door. For some, it’s no more than a coincidence, but I know better. The Lord rolls with me, wherever I go. 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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VOTERS’ REGISTRATION: The Laurel High School Class of 1969 will host a voters registration drive at Cooper Recreation Center Friday, Sept. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The group is encouraging all 18 and 19 year old young men and women from the Northside and Springhill areas to be there.

October 1

ANNUAL FISH FRY: The New Site Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual fish fry fundraiser at the fire department Oct. 1 Tickets are $50 and include two dinners with chances to win $1,500, a shotgun, a 45 quart cooler and a four pack of stainless tumblers. OUTDOOR & WILD GAME EXPO: Chambers County Outdoor & Wild Game Expo will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT at LaFayette Heights Baptist Church Family Life Center grounds, 1200 Highway 77, LaFayette, AL. Guest speaker will be Jimmy Whatley, Big Buck contest. The event is FREE to the public with free food, vendors, exhibits, door prizes, great music and a big buck contest. Great fellowship for the whole family. DEMOCRATIC BREAKFAST: The Chambers County Alabama Democratic Conference will host a Get Out the Vote Strategy Session for local and statewide candidates in Lee, Russell, Macon, Tallapoosa and Randolph Counties. Attorney Fred Gray will be the breakfast speaker at Goodsell United Methodist Church located at 1007 North 6th Avenue in Lanett. The breakfast will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. eastern time. For more information contact Rev. Randy B. Kelley, Chambers County ADC Chairman at 256-390-1834. DOVE SHOOT: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a Dove Shoot Saturday, Oct. 1 from sunrise to sunset. Cost is $10 per shooter. Hotdogs, chips and drinks will be available. YARD SALE: The Red Hill Community Club is hosting a yard sale Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the roofing fund.

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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 Hoogles with 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. CHURCH HOMECOMING: The Elder Church is hosting homecom-

ing Sunday, Oct. 2. Glenn Fuller will be the guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service. The Fellowship Quartet will provide the music in the afternoon. MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DAY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting Men’s and Women’s Day Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The speaker at the 9 a.m. service will be Pastor Willie Dunn and at the 2:30 p.m. service will be Eledr Evelyn Smith. Other special guests include Evangelist Cynthia Kirkland, VFWC Male Chorus, Minister Jelani Tuck and the Mt.Sinai Church Choir. FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY: The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating their Family and Friends Day Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Roderick Williams Sr. of Jehovah Jireh Ministries. Everyone is 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 5

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting its monthly luncheon Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 7

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

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

October 9

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

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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. DYSLEXIA TIPS: Parents of Kids with Dyslexia will share tips and feelings at the Adelia Russell Memorial Library for Dyslexia Month Oct. 11 from 4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.

October 15

TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School Association is hosting a trade day Oct. 15. Booths are $10.

October 16

HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Tallapoosee Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of the First Baptist Church in Alexander City. The speaker will be Peggy Jackson Walls with a review of her new book “Alabama Gold” A history of the South’s Last Mother Lode.” PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting its 14th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Min Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be the Dr. Rev. Eddie Hunter, pastor of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church.

October 17

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

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MEETING: The Artist Association of Central Alabama will meet Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.

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being put in a draft by City Finance Director Sandra Machen. “I believe that we are in much better shape this year than we were the last two years,” Shaw said. “I don’t know if they will have it in time to study before Monday’s meeting, but they could. I think that we should be on track to have it passed and in place before this council leaves office.” Machen, who was on administrative leave for two different periods, was told by Shaw at a meeting in August that “the finance director will not be involved until the time comes to draft the final budget.” Machen said Tuesday evening that she expected to have numbers to look at “as soon as Thursday.” One thing the council had hoped they would have in time to consider as they consider the budget was a pay study compiled by Auburn University’s Center for Governmental Services. The council had allotted about $50,000 for the study and had asked to have it in hand by the end of August so that it could be considered for implementation in the FY17 budget. Human Resources Director Tammy Walker reported to Spann and Shaw Wednesday that a draft of the employee reclassifications could be available as soon as Oct. 10. The final report may not be ready until February 2017, Spann said he was told. Auburn Human Resources Consulting Program Manager Maria Tamblyn wrote in a email response to questions about the study that her group will be glad to meet with the council. “We would welcome having an opportunity to discuss the project with the Alexander City City Council,” Tamblyn wrote. “We will anticipate responding positively to an invitation from the council to meet with them at a time convenient to them and to GEDI.” It was the hope of the city that the pay study would them help gauge where it stands in terms of salaries and future increases and assure that all employees are treated equitably.

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from the run and postcards honoring a cancer survivor of the runner’s choice or the memory of someone lost to the disease goes to the Russell Medical Foundation to be used in the breast cancer awareness activities that Russell Medical Center participates in. Runners may pre-register for the run at The Women’s Center, the Cancer Center or at the Russell Medical Center marketing department located at 115 Alison Drive. Participants may also register the day of the race on-site between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Children 10 and younger may participate free. The registration fee for the Tutu run is $15. The fee includes a postcard honoring a cancer survivor or the memory of a patient lost to cancer – a person of the runner’s choice – that will be mailed to the survivor or the

patient’s family after the run saying “I ran 2.2 in a tutu for YOU!” Additional postcards may be purchased for $5 each. Children 10 and younger may participate free and pets are welcome. Foy said this is the third annual Tutu 2.2 and, while the event may have run its course, the idea certainly hasn’t. “We know that this is sort of a fad and we may do something different next year, so we’re calling this ‘Three’s a charm.’ Whether we do the same thing again or not next year, this year should be fun,” Foy said. “The weather’s going to be great and, when everything’s finished up here, we can all go home and wait on election returns.”

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OXFORD, Miss. – Alexander City native and former Benjamin Russell High School track star Clarence Daniel is now part of an elite club — the Ole Miss M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame. He is one of six former University of Mississippi athletes to be inducted into the M-Club this past weekend during Ole Miss homecoming festivities. A student at Ole Miss from 1981-84, Daniel was the first African American member of the school’s track team. While there he became one of the best quartermilers in school history and was a three-time SEC champion and two-time All-American. Daniel also won conference titles at 400 meters/440 yards in both the indoor and outdoor season as a senior in 1984. In addition, he helped lead the Rebels to their best team finishes in program history, a runner-up SEC outdoor finish in 1984 and third-place SEC indoor finishes in 1983 and 1984. Daniel still holds the school record for the indoor 400 meters (45.71). A graduate of BRHS’ class of 1979, he got interested in track during his junior year in high school. “I started running in the 100 and 200 and came in second in the state championship,” Daniel said. It was this accomplishment that earned him a scholarship to Ole Miss and the opportunity to run in the school’s newly-formed track program. A longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, Daniel continued to race after his college days, winning sil-

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Alexander City native and former Benjamin Russell High track star Clarence Daniel and his wife Wanda pose with a plaque commemorating his induction into the M-Club Sports Hall of Fame at Ole Miss this past weekend.

ver medals in the 400 and 4x400 relay at the 1986 Goodwill Games, a gold medal in the 4x400 relay at the 1990 Goodwill Games, silver in the 400 at the 1988 USA Championships and bronze at the 1990 USA Championships. “My time at Ole Miss was among some of the best times in my life,” Daniel said. “I was blessed to receive a scholarship, continue my education and under the tutelage of coach Joe Walker, become not only the best athlete but the best person I could be in life.” Daniel, who was joined by his wife Wanda in attending Saturday’s induction ceremony, looked fondly on his days at Ole Miss. “People ask me all the time

what was it like at Ole Miss expecting me to give them negative experiences,” he said. “But on the contrary I explain to them how much fun I had and how much I learned while there. Being inducted into the Ole Miss M-Club Hall of Fame is certainly an honor and I am humbled by the whole experience. It’s even a double blessing for me to be inducted at the exact same time my coach Joe Walker is being inducted. What a blessing.” Walker not only coached Daniel but is one of the most respected coaches in college track and field after spending 30 seasons as head man at Ole Miss. In that time, he helped guide Daniel along his path and even mentored three time Olympian Brittney Reese.

HELP US REPORT THE SCORES Now that fall sports are under way. Let folks know how your favorite team fared so we can post it in Sports. Whether it’s youth league, adult league, middle school or high school, share the results of your team’s games with us. Just shoot an email with the final scores to Sports Editor Cathy Higgins at cathy.higgins@alexcityoutlook.com .

Chilton Co @ BRHS

Cathy Higgins

Cliff Williams

Pike Co. @ Central Coosa

Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 33-7

Tallassee @ Dadeville LaFayette @ Horseshoe Bend

Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 32-8

Mitch Sneed

Doug Patterson

Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 31-9

Last Week: 8-2 Overall: 30-10

BRHS

Coosa

Pike Co.

Coosa

Dadeville

Tallassee

Dadeville

H. Bend

LaFayette

Lafayette

Kentucky @ Alabama

Reeltown

ULM @ Auburn

Alabama

Auburn

Tennessee

Tennesse

Tennessee

Louisville

Clemson

Louisville

Michigan

MIchigan

Reeltown @ Ranburne

Tenn @ Georgia Louisville @ Clemson Wisc @ MIchigan

Michigan

he 2016 college football season is really beginning to heat up, but for some reason I can’t help but already look ahead to next year. Soon after the Southeastern Conference released its 2017 schedule, I became immersed in the interesting out-of-conference showdowns, cross-division games within the SEC, and the non-conference mismatches that help fill the schedules. One thing that stuck out was Auburn’s road schedule. The Gus Bus must travel 2,893 miles for games at Clemson (Sept. 9), Missouri (Sept. 23), LSU (Oct. 14), Arkansas (Oct. 21) and Texas A&M (Nov. 4). I know this because I Googlemapped the games. Trips JOE to Missouri and Texas MCADORY A&M are worth 1,544 Sports Columnist miles alone. Beyond the miles, Auburn plays at LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M in consecutive games with an open date in-between, giving the Tigers 35 days between home games (Oct. 7 vs. Ole Miss and Nov. 11 vs. Georgia). The Tigers did begin this season with five consecutive home games, so … With schools scheduling more out-of-conference games against Power 5 opponents, we have the opportunity for bowl-like, neutral-site matchups in the regular season, often taking place in Week 1. Alabama’s tussle in Atlanta vs. Florida State is a made-for-prime time matchup. Atlanta is fertile recruiting ground, so making appearances in Georgia’s capital city from time to time is important. Also, LSU and its new head coach face BYU in Houston in Week 1, while Florida meets Michigan in Arlington, Texas. The last time Georgia played Notre Dame, Herschel Walker was leading the Bulldogs to the 1980 national championship with a win over the Irish in the Sugar Bowl. Thirty-seven years later, the Bulldogs will travel to South Bend (Sept. 9). Notre Dame returns the favor, visiting Athens in 2019. I’d love a ticket to that. In somewhat of a light division cross-over schedule, only two games stick out. Texas A&M visits Florida for the first time on Oct. 14, while LSU plays at Tennessee on Nov. 18 in a game that could be super important down the stretch. Of course, we’ll have a few cupcakes here and there. Florida hosts Northern Colorado, LSU hosts Chattanooga, Ole Miss hosts UT-Martin, and Texas A&M hosts LouisianaLaFayette. I can’t help but give a thumbs-up to Mercer. The little school from Macon, Georgia doesn’t mind taking it on the chin a couple of times (and probably taking a pair of fat checks to the bank) as it visits both Auburn and Alabama. A lot to look forward to indeed.

Quick kicks:

•Kicker Daniel Carlson, who connected on all six field goal attempts in Auburn’s 18-13 win over LSU last Saturday, has scored 50 of the Tigers’ 98 points this season. He has made all 12 field goal attempts this season (two from beyond 50 yards), made all eight PATs, and even rushed for a 20-yard touchdown. What the heck – why not promote this kid for Heisman? •I will miss Les Miles at LSU. He came across as a genuine man of integrity, who loved his players and didn’t pourmouth others. He was always good for a great quote and you never knew when he’d do something simply crazy. I’d love to see him with a brief ESPN gig in the near future. •Playoff projection (subject to change, and it will): 1. Alabama, 2. Ohio State, 3. Clemson, 4. Houston. Clemson’s home game with Louisville, Wisconsin’s trip to Michigan, and Stanford’s visit to Washington this week should help sort things out. Joe McAdory is the communications editor at Auburn University’s Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and is the former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News.

David Luke Robinson Randy Lee Granger Last Week: 6-4 Overall: 28-12

Scott Hardy

Brett Pritchard

Last Week: Last Week: Last Week: 8-2 8-2 4-6 Overall: 28-12 Overall: 27-13 Overall: 25-15

Last Week: 7-3 Overall: 25-17

BRHS

Coosa

Pike Co.

Dadeville

Tallassee

LaFayette

Reeltown

Ranburne

Reeltown

Alabama

Auburn

Georgia

Tennessee

Clemson

Louisville

Clemson

Louisville

MIchigan

Michigan

MIchigan

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