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Council to consider grant for streetscapes Project would enhance downtown area around Hamp Lyon Stadium By MITCH SNEED Editor

Alexander City has been very successful in getting federal and state grant money in the past to help bring some major projects to fruition.

Tonight, the Alexander City City Council will consider accepting two grants that includes a portion of the project to come from matching funds from the city that could boost the quality of life in the area. The first is a grant is through the Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements Program and will help the city develop and construct transportation alternatives for its citizens including new sidewalks around the revamped the Hamp Lyon Stadium. Some of the possibilities listed in the proposal include:

• Construction of on-road and off-road trail facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized forms of transportation, including sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, pedestrian lighting, downtown streetscape (combination of sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and landscaping) and other transportation projects to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. • Construction of infrastructure-related projects See COUNCIL • Page 2

Local business takes on mattress fundraiser

Tallapoosa County jury awards $10 million in civil case

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Most everyone has seen them – those mattress sales from a truck benefiting this or that organization. But just who is selling those mattresses? Who takes care of delivery of those mattresses? Who takes care of a problem after a sale? Ralph Holley at Holley’s Home Furnishings is hoping to answer all of those questions and help raise money for area schools too. “I see where schools are starting to do more fundraisers with mattress sales,” Holley said. “I noticed someone from out of town was bringing in a truck. I thought it would be a great if a local business could do it instead of an out town group.” Holley said being a local business helps answer the questions surrounding the purchase of a mattress. “We can take care of the delivery and the set up of the mattress,” Holley said. “We can take care of the disposal of the old mattress system and if there is a problem after the sale, we can help with that too.” Through Sept. 20, Holley’s Home Furnishings will donate 10 percent of any mattress sale to the school system of your choice. “The customer just needs to

Jury finds Bell Sports not at fault in product liability case, award to come from dog owners By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

CELEBRATING LABOR DAY Above: Rexton Lee, left, and Todd Sassano, right, play at the Lake Martin Amphitheater Sunday night as the sun sets into the west. Perfect weather and great sounds were present for the Labor Day Concert sponsored by Russell Lands. Left: Country music’s Ashton Shepherd entertains the crowd. The Coffeeville, Alabama native was a big hit. Below: It’s hard to beat this sunset view from the AMP as music played on the stage below. More pictures from the event inside on Page 3.

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Loretta Carter was awarded $8 million and her husband Donald Carter was awarded $2 million Friday by a Tallapoosa County jury in case that took nearly two weeks to try. It was a case featuring two Birmingham law firms and two local attorneys, Larkin Radney of Alexander City and Daine Sharpe of Dadeville. Stepping into Judge Ray Martin’s courtroom at the Courthouse Annex, one found enough suited attorneys, paralegals and technicians to make up for the dozens of large photographs, box on top of box filled with reams of paper, a mangled road bicycle and numerous bicycle helmets for possible entry as evidence in a case stacked along the walls and in the seats of the courtroom. Sharpe worked with the Carters’ attorneys from Belt Law and says it is not unusual for out-of-town firms to hire local attorneys for help from helping with jury selection to other matters where local knowledge is needed. “They want someone who knows the lay of the land,” Sharpe said. “I do a similar thing when I try something let’s say in south Alabama.” Sharpe says much of his practice is civil. See CASE • Page 2

Local residents answer the call and give to Hurricane Harvey relief By MITCH SNEED Editor

When people are in need, people in the Lake Martin community respond in a big way. That was again proven to be true over the Labor Day weekend as residents delivered help items to help those hit hard by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed in Texas. A group of churches led by Ray Baptist Church and Rockford Baptist Church and Wellborn Forest Products each had tractor trailers parked at the Winn Dixie shopping center and collected items

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for three days beginning Saturday morning. As of about 2 p.m. Monday, both trucks were almost filled and ready to head out to Texas Tuesday morning. Among the items collected were bottled water, cleaning goods, particularly Clorox bleach, canned goods, baby supplies, coolers, gas cans toiletries, paper towels, toilet paper, sponges, lawn chairs. The trailer sponsored by the churches will travel to the Houston area and will be delivered to a church there to be stored See HARVEY • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I met my boyfriend, “Matt,” when I was a sophomore in high school. We started dating when I was a senior. By then, he was already active-duty military. We weren’t serious at the time (his decision, not mine). We’ve always had a long-distance relationship. During his first deployment, Matt broke up with me. He told me he didn’t want to see me again when he came home, although I begged him to change his mind. When he came home last year, he felt differently, and we’ve been together since then. Abby, he once told me after he’d been drinking that “he didn’t think we were soul mates” and that “it wouldn’t be him sitting next to me when we’re 80.” He is, however, very reliable and caring. My family loves him and he has a solid life plan. Matt is now on his second

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deployment, and we don’t get to talk more than about once a month. I recently met another guy at college, and I have fallen completely in love with him. We get along easily and he makes me laugh. I have never felt this way about any other guy before, but I also haven’t known him very long. I worked hard to be with Matt, and we have been through a lot together. I won’t see him in person for at least six more months. I don’t know what to do. Advice? -CONFLICTED IN THE EAST DEAR CONFLICTED: Punt! Real life is more than a bundle of laughs. Do not break up

with Matt and do not commit to this new man until Matt is again stateside and sober. Only then will you be in a position to make an informed decision about a future with either one of them. DEAR ABBY: I had a rough time during my teenage and young adult years. One of the ways I dealt with it was by cutting myself. It became more severe over the years, and both my arms are covered with very noticeable scars. Life is much better now, and my wife and I are expecting our first child. I have been trying to decide how I’m going to explain the scars to my child when he or she is older. I realize this will likely be a series of age-appropriate conversations. I don’t want my child to follow in my footsteps, and I’m afraid to rationalize my behavior. How do I explain them? -- BETTER

NOW IN MASSACHUSETTS DEAR BETTER NOW: I agree that you should answer your child’s questions in an age-appropriate way if you are asked. When your child is little, he or she may be satisfied if you simply say, “Daddy hurt himself.” When he or she is older, add more detail as necessary. Because a tendency toward depression can run in some families, it’s important to make a special effort to keep the lines of communication open when it comes to “feelings.” If you are unsure how to handle this, consult your child’s pediatrician for guidance. 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 Ms. Donna Lynn Fuller 1960 - 2017

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Memorial Service for Ms. Donna Lynn Fuller, 57, of Goodwater, will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Rev. Gene Carver will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Fuller passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1960 in Alexander City, Alabama to William Adrain Futral and Charlotte Adelaide Futral. Ms. Fuller was a very loving mother and adored her two sons. She was an avid collector and many types of trinkets. She is survived by her siblings, Betty Sue Bishop (Tommy), Robert Futral (Brenda), Norma Bailey (Robert), Cynthia Lashley (Jimmy), Eddie Futral (Pat) and numerous other family members. She was preceded in death by her sons, William and Allen Fuller and her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome.com.

Sylacauga, AL - Graveside service for Steven Tilborn Johns, 75, will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Smyrna Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Blackmon officiating. Burial will be in Smyrna Cemetery in Goodwater, AL. Mr. Johns died Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly Horn Johns, parents, Arnold Carl and Emma Frances Johns, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his three sons, Michael Steven (Angela) Johns of Hobbs N.M., Larry Randal Johns of Hobbs N.M., “Peanut” Robert Steven Johns of Sylacauga; two daughters, “Susie” Teresa (Randy Gray) Johns of Alex City, “Tootsie” Mary Frances Johns of Sylacauga; two step-daughters, Tammy Smith, Lynn (Keith) Baker both of Alex City; brother, Arnold Johns of Hollins; sister, Shirley Blair of Granite Falls, N.C.; 7 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneysmith.com.

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Council and systems that will provide safe routes for non-drivers, including children, older adults and individuals with disabilities to access daily needs. • Conversion and use of abandoned railroad corridors for trails for pedestrians, bicyclists or other non-motorized transportation users. • Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas.

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The supporting documentation shows that the total cost of the project is believed to be $492,775 with the feds picking up all but $98,555 which will come from city funds. That money would be placed in the 2017-18 budget if the council approved of the move. The council will also consider a resolution to award the Midfield Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation Project bid at the airport.

The grant will help complete a project that began early last year. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the public safety building at 1 Court Square in Alexander City. In other business the council will also consider: • Approval of the minutes from the August 16, 2017 Work Session and August 21, 2017

Case “I represent injured people,” Sharpe said. “From accidents to product liability cases I work with those that have been hurt.” Radney worked with Lightfoot Law of Birmingham representing Bell Sports, the helmet manufacture. The 12-person jury and two alternates heard days of testimony from medical personnel and law enforcement who treated and responded to the injured Loretta Carter following a July 2012

Regular Council Meeting. • A resolution to approve the construction administration amendment with Garver, LLC for the Midfield Parallel Taxiway Rehabilitation Project. • A resolution to rescind resolution 13-72 and update the Travel Reimbursement Policy. • A request to approve an Alcohol License application for Lake Hill Chevron / Blessed Z and Z LLC.

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bicycle wreck on County Road 40 near Midway Estates. The suit was filed in August 2013 and took four years to get to trial following numerous filings, depositions and motions from all sides in the case. The jury also heard from expert witnesses while attorneys argued what one could reasonably expect the helmet to do in a crash. The attorneys and witnesses spent days explaining Carter’s

injures and the medical terminology found in boxes of medical records entered into evidence. Martin ruled as the trial started the wreck was caused by a dog belonging Billy and Sarah Hudson. According to testimony the dog caused Loretta Carter to suddenly brake and go over the handlebars of bicycle she was riding behind her husband. The ruling could set a legal precedent as the owners were held financially responsible

Holley let us know which system,” Holley said. “We will make a donation to Coosa County Board of Education, Tallapoosa County Board of Education or the Alexander City Board of Education.” Holley says his business has always done fundraising for

despite no county leash law being in place. The Hudsons were represented by James Daniel Rich of Trussville. The Carters also filed suit against Bell Sports and other stating at trial the Bell helmet she was wearing did not stop a hematoma from forming on the back of Loretta Carter’s head causing her permanent injury requiring large amounts of medical treatment and support. The jury found no fault with Bell Sports.

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the area since opening in 1960 by way of sales tax and has always tried to help out with fundraisers and programs as much as he can. Holley hopes this is not a one-time thing for the business. “We hope to make it a once a quarter thing,” he said.

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and await distribution. “It has been overwhelming to see how this has come together and the generosity of the people right here in our area,” said one of the organizers Steve Jones. “When people need help, people here really answer the call.” The Wellborn truck will rush supplies to Cajun Navy Hurricane Harvey Relief group, according to Jeremy Johnson. “We were proud to see so many people come out and help us help some folks who need it in a big way,” Johnson said. “When we heard about this, we all asked what could we do? We never dreamed we would get this kind of response.”

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Stop projecting racism — Southerners have moved on

The good, bad E and ugly from recent headlines oday we take a look back at a full week of news and highlight the good, the bad and the ugly from Outlook headlines. THE GOOD: It has been a great start to the high school season and our coverage area currently has three undefeated teams. Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville are off to fast starts. Dadeville is 2-0 after beating rival Reeltown 14-10 Friday night. The Wildcats are 1-0 after a big 28-14 win over Central of Clay County Friday at the Sportplex. The senior-laden Horseshoe Bend Generals are 1-0 after an 18-0 road win over Donoho. While we fully understand that a few games doesn‘t make the season, it appears teams in our area, even Reeltown and Coosa who are still looking for their first wins, will be very competitive this fall. The teams have been working hard over the summer lifting weights and conditioning. Then as practices began the intensity ramped up. Now all that hard work is showing on the field. So go out and support your local football teams. You won’t be sorry you did. THE BAD: Our hearts hurt after seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed. It’s hard to imagine what those people are dealing with. Here in Alexander City and across the nation and world, people have rushed to help. They have offered money and supplies to help the people of Texas rebound. While the damage is bad, it is great to see how the people of our nation step up when others are in need. THE UGLY: Camp Hill’s Town Council has a meeting tonight and we hope some of the hard feelings and trouble that has marked these gatherings recently is over. Hopefully, the saga of who is in charge of the police department is over and town leaders can get back to the matter of handling the town’s business. Camp Hill has struggled as a town at times in the past, but we hope this ugliness can go away and some positive things can happen for the good people there.

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SPN, long the MSNBC of sports, made a bizarre executive decision to remove Asian-American football announcer Robert Lee from the William and Mary vs. Virginia game. It looked like a headline from “The Onion.” But no, ESPN continues to make a left-wing joke of itself. Northern liberal elites’ hatred of the South has finally spilled over to South Korea. ESPN’s premise: racists would make fun of poor Robert Lee and perhaps riot. No one cared. ESPN’s move mirrors the goal of fellow Traveler(s) on the left, which is to paint the right and the South as racist. Since drifting to the left, the struggling sports quasi-monopoly has lost 10 million viewers. Yet its owner, Disney, continues to let it make stupid PC decisions. ESPN spun this decision as a courageous move and said that it was protecting poor Robert Lee. I smell the bestowing of an Arthur Ashe Award of Courage on themselves at the ESPYs. And ESPN covering William and Mary? It’s our oldest college, so you know either William or Mary was up to no good. Find something racist to feign selective outrage; don’t be lazy journalists! ESPN locks us up like

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slaves in those oppressive cable contracts so we don’t get no uppity ideas about escaping. So, in the spirit of the real Robert E. Lee, let’s organize a militia, flank the network from the South, break the cable cords to ESPN, and declare our sovereignty from its lobbyist-driven pricing oppression. Let’s run the Statue of Libertarian play on ESPN: Get a TV antenna at WalMart for $20 and you can get crystal-clear HD of the major broadcast stations (ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and FOX) for free. Then try to unbundle and get Fox News on cable. Cut the cable cord and save $1,000 aftertax dollars a year. Just go to a sports bar or a friend’s house to watch the occasional game you must see live on ESPN. You know ESPN is way left if Keith Olbermann flourished there. He has been fired from other stations like MSNBC, NBC, Current TV and local KCBS. Had Confederate Civil War cannons been fired as much as Olbermann, our nation’s capital would be

Richmond, Va. Let’s be clear on history. As mayor of Baltimore, Nancy Pelosi’s dad dedicated statues of Confederate soldiers. Almost all statues of Confederate generals were erected by Democrats. And more Republicans died from recent gunshot wounds in Chicago than fought for the South in the Civil War. As a Southerner, I can tell you we have moved on. The only reason some want to display a Confederate flag anymore is because pious [people] in the northern media tell us we can’t. Houston, Texas, citizen rednecks in their bass boats, some with rebel flags, rescued blacks, whites and Hispanics — equally — from the flooding. We did not whine about government being the answer. You Northerners in cities like Boston need to look at yourselves and ask, who are really more racist? Stop projecting on us. One lesson we can learn from ESPN that our generals learned in the Civil War: If you find yourself sitting atop a dead horse, dismount as soon as you can. Ron Hart is a libertarian op-ed humorist and award-winning author. Contact him at Ron@ RonaldHart.com or @ RonaldHart on Twitter.

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Imagine for a moment that you are in a confrontation with an attacker. He has a gun which he has been loading while you watch. The gun is now loaded and is being pointed at you. He has not yet cocked the trigger but his thumb is on the hammer. You have your gun ready and loaded. What do you do? When it seems imminent that if you do nothing, you will be killed. You have already pleaded with him to stop his attack and turn away, but he shows no sign that he is even listening to you. His friend who is with him and providing his gun and the bullets has told you that he will work with you to convince him to stop his attack, but there is no evidence that what he is telling you is the truth.

As you look at his friend carefully, he seems to be quietly smiling. His friend seems to be enjoying your distress. What do you do? This is our situation with North Korea. Kim Jong-un will do whatever he must to gain the upper hand. He needs to be in control and to place our country in an impossible position. He knows we can obliterate him, but he also believes that we do not have the will to do it. South Korea has abdicated its security to the US, and has made no effort to move its population away from the border on the 38th parallel in the past 50-plus years. Their capital and much of their population is at risk if North Korea decides to attack. They have depended on the US to protect them by simply having US troops stationed in the

South. Through a series of weak and indecisive US administrations, we have let the North know that we will do nothing to stop them. Trump is now in the White House. He has been forceful and decisive in many other areas. In the Korean issue, there is no clear path, which won’t cause hundreds of thousands if not millions of our allies to die. While we are debating, Kim Jong-un is getting stronger and more capable of something catastrophic to Americans. Trump must keep the mantra of “America first” in his thoughts. At some point he will have to destroy the North’s military capability. I truly hope it is not after Kim Jong-un kills Americans. B.B. Sellers Alexander City

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GRIEFSHARE: The Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church, next door to Russell Medical is hosting GriefShare. GriefShare is a grief recovery support group to find help and healing for the hurt of losing a love one. The 13 week curriculum uses videos and workbooks led by experts in the field of recovery. Meetings are set for Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. To register or for more information call 256-234-2455, MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville is hosting its monthly luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Thursday, September 7

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church is hosting a divorce support group Sept. 7 from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. to focus on helping separated and divorced individuals get through the difficulties of a broken marriage. The group will meet every Thursday through Oct. 19. PTSD SUPPORT GROUP: The Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church is hosting a post traumatic stress support group starting Sept. 7 and every Thursday through Oct. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The group is for anyone who needs support in dealing with post traumatic stress.

September 7-28

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven 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. 7, 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.

Saturday, September 9

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Sept. 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out for $6 a plate. FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill is offering a free flea market day to all vendors that would like to come and sell at the new flea market in Camp Hill at the old Darrell Brooks, Owner airport. There will be no charge to vendors for a spot for the month Cutting •Edging of September. Vendors please call Weed Eating •Mulch James Woody at 256-749-8270 to Weed Control register for a spot and information. Free parking to all consumers and vendors. The market will be open on the second Saturday of each month from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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church is located at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality. There will be fellowship and dinner after the service. Guest minister will be Pastor Cameron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor is minister. YOUTH EXPLOSION: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting its annual youth explosion, Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker and performer is D Hal. Special guests are the Greater New Hope Youth Choir, Daughters of Destiny and more. All surrounding youth are invited. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting homecoming services Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The Dyes will be singing at 11 a.m. and the message will be delivered by Rev. John Dye Jr. There will be a covered dish lunch and more singing afterwards. The church is on Young’s Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap.

Monday, September 11

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will present “The RedHeaded Woman meets Mr. Death and Southern Comfort in a Castiron skillet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple per semester. Registration for the fall quarter begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 11.

September 11-13

EMPOWERMENT SERVICES: New Style Baptist Church will be hosting Christian education empowerment services Sept. 11-13 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be Pastor Carlos Wilson of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Additional guests include Malcom Cooper and the Soulful Voices of Birmingham and Nicholas Jemison.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting revival services Sept. 11 through Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. John Dye Jr. The church is located on Young’s Ferry Road.

Tuesday, September 12

COMMUNITY BAND: The CACC Community Band Inaugural Rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. For more information contact Conductor Ivory Brock at 256-2154326 or email at ibrock@cacc.edu. You can also sign up at the CACC website under fine arts.

Saturday, September 16

BLOOD DRIVE: Kingz United is hosting a blood drive Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 332 East South Street in Dadeville.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bibb Graves School in Millerville will have a pancake breakfast Saturday, Sept. 16, serving from 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Eat-in or carry out. Plate includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $6. All profit is used for renovation of the old High School section of the Community Center. Trade Day will be from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and soft drinks will be available at lunch time.

September 17-20

CHURCH REVIVAL: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting revival services Sept. 17-20. The Sunday service will be at 6 p.m. with Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tim Harris from Comer Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Don Polston is the pastor.

Sunday, September 17

SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church is hosting its annual Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 2582 Coosa County Road 83 just east of Goodwater. Bring a covered dish for lunch and there will be more singing in the afternoon. For more information call Jack Nelson at 256-839-5344 or William Futral at 256-839-6670.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Paul Harris will present “The Berlin Airlift and Operation Kinderlift” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.

Thursday, September 21

DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will host a meeting Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about the Dec. 12 special election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. The meeting will be held at the Charles Porch Center. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432.

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CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Wayside Baptist will celebrate 70 years of ministry on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by Eric and Whitney Miller and also the gospel trio Justified. The speaker will be Gerry Tapley. Everyone is invited to join with us for the service and a covered dish lunch afterward.

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LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

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lot was gained by Alabama’s playing Florida State in Atlanta on Saturday. A monstrous, record-setting television audience to assist with recruiting, invaluable experience for future championship-level games and a win for the Tide which will effectively act as a mulligan should Alabama notch a loss down the 2017 line. Unfortunately, as we learned Sunday, a lot was lost in Atlanta too. Florida State (and college football fans everywhere) lost a super talent in Seminole quarterback Deondre Francois. Losing Francois is certainly crippling for the ‘Noles. Then there is Alabama, which \ may have won the battle with FSU, but suffered two major setbacks in the season-long war with the injuries to Christian Miller and Terrell Lewis. I am not sure this news makes ’Bama’s win a Pyrrhic victory — I am not even sure I spelled “Pyrrhic” correctly — but the absence of two starters will make the SEC’s grinding schedule even more unrelenting. On top of Miller’s and Lewis’ season-ending injuries, there was a Whitman’s-sampler assortment of various ailments thrust upon other key players, all on defense. It seems Saturday’s game cost Alabama and Florida State almost as much as it cost Arthur Blank to build the Mercedes Dome in which they played. But the show must go on. It’s football; players get hurt, sometimes badly. All programs get their individual turns over the injury barrel. It’s just another case of “next man up”. Luckily for Alabama, that “next man” is usually a “highly-touted five-star man”. The backups that will replace the wounded starters were backups for a reason, but the talent is there. The Tide has the perfect schedule to groom the newcomers. Fresno State, Colorado State, Vanderbelt, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Tennessee isn’t exactly the toughest seven game stretch in football history. After the contest with the Vols, Alabama even gets a bye week before the more arduous side of the schedule gets started. Meanwhile, Nick Saban’s squad will need some help from that most unlikely of sources: ’Bama’s offense and kicking game. If Alabama is going to lose five or six dynamic defenders for an extended period, the number of wasted scoring opportunities must be cut down dramatically. The Tide’s defense is still stronger than garlic titanium, but it will need more assistance from its counterparts. ’Bama forced three straight turnovers, blocked a punt, blocked a field goal and allowed FSU to run only five plays inside Alabama’s 30-yard line. Given that info, if my math is correct, UA should have beaten Florida State 85-7. OK, my math is probably off a little, but still; those defensive stats should have provided a much more comfortable win. So Jalen Hurts and Bo Scarbrough and Calvin Ridley and Damien Harris and Jonah Williams and the rest of you guys? Your defense needs you. Kickers Andy Pappanastos and JK Scott? Your team needs you. As many times as the ‘D’ has saved this program’s bacon, it’s time for you guys to fry it up in the pan. Your task starts this Saturday against Fresno State. Good luck. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

Outlook Athlete of the Week Trace Meadows helps Generals cruise past Donoho By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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With such a big target on his back, it couldn’t have been easy for Horseshoe Bend’s Trace Meadows to get off to such a good start. He’s been talked about nonstop during the season, putting both expectations on himself and his name in defenses’ minds. But Meadows lived up to all the hype in Week One, gaining 231 yards on a mere 26 carries, and he is the Outlook Athlete of the Week. “I did break a few big runs, but I also had a few for a loss, so I thought I was pretty consistent throughout the night,” Meadows said. “It is a lot to live up to right now. Me and Cade (Worthy) were speaking about this earlier this week, but I believe right now we’re doing well in that area.” Meadows has been playing

Grade and position: Senior running back Measurements: 5-foot-11, 185 pounds Parents: Sylvia Wesloski and Thomas Meadows Other interests: Trace spends much of his free time working out. In school, he’s hoping to eventually major in business management. Favorite team: Auburn University Statistics: Meadows gained 231 yards on 26 carries and scored a five-yard rushing touchdown in the Generals’ 18-3 win over Donoho. football since he was 8 years old and has spent the majority of that time as a running back. Although he played wide receiver some last year, that was mostly because Horseshoe Bend had the likes of Drew Hill, a 1,700-yard rusher. But Meadows said working under Hill taught him quite a bit. “He taught me a lot,” Meadows said. “Before this year, I was strictly a speed guy, but he was more of a pound-theball kinda guy, and he taught me

a little bit of his way.” What seems to be most impressive about Meadows isn’t his sheer numbers though. It’s his average. As a junior, Meadows totaled 478 yards on only 40 carries for an average of 12.0 yards per carry, and against Donoho, he picked up right where he left off. In his senior-season debut, Meadows averaged 8.9 yards per carry. “Trace is going to be a big producer for us,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said

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after the Generals’ jamboree game. “He’s a good runner, and he can catch it, too.” Meadows’ speed is what separates him, quite literally, from the pack. He runs a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash. Meadows said he hopes to finish the season with at least 1,300 yards, and he’s off to a great start. After Week One’s success, he now needs to average just under 118 yards per game, which was much fewer than he gained this week.

Uncertainties remain as season begins By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Likely the volleyball team with the highest expectations in the area is also the team with a new coach. Felicia Edwards has taken over as head coach of the Dadeville Tigers, and with the season officially beginning today, Edwards still has several questions to answer. Unlike the Tigers, both Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown don’t have a lot returning. Reeltown is a new team altogether, and the Rebels are still trying to figure out what their path to success will look like. “Being a first-year program, the ladies had to learn every skill and aspect of the game, which has turned out to be an asset,” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said, “because whatever they are told to work on improve upon, they are giving it their all to make that happen. They are showing a lot of heart and determination during every practice, which I am sure we will see during every game of every match.” Lizi Arbogast / The Outlook The Rebels kick off their program today at 4:30 p.m. at Dadeville, which has a roster Horseshoe Bend’s Abby Cheatam, left, works on a blocking drill with Harleigh Moss, center, and full of juniors and seniors. Caly Carlisle during a practice. For the Tigers, Amaya Hatcher, Quanesha Presley, Maliayah Williams, (OH), Karsen Kinman (S), Harleigh Moss have team chemistry on their side. Denaya Pogue, Lidiamond Johnson and (OH) and Kate Lewis (RS) to be in the “The girls have been playing together Khadijah Shaw make up the senior-laden starting rotation. since seventh and eighth grade, and this group. They will be filled out by juniors “Our goal is to minimize our serve is their senior year,” Edwards said. “Our India Miller and Tiffany White. Although receiver errors because that’s going to be things is being humble, though. We want Dadeville has a lot of experience coming key for us and that sets the tone for us in to work together as a team, remain humble back, Edwards said it’s still a puzzle to a game situation,” Turner said. “It takes and they can achieve it if they believe it.” figure out who will make up the starting a little bit of pressure off a freshman set. The complete opposite of Dadeville, the rotation. Karsen is a big key to the game for us. A Horseshoe Bend Generals return only one “For our top hitters, we’re looking at setter is like the quarterback — its’s all on senior in Cheyanna Howard and just one Amaya and Quanesha, but really all of them starter in Maggie Wood, who is currently her shoulders. She’s shown really good play pretty good and hit well, so we really progress in practice, though.” suffering from an injury but is expected to don’t know,” Edwards said. “All of them Horseshoe Bend doesn’t boast much take the court today when the Generals host have been playing and practicing pretty height. Wood is the tallest, measuring in Wadley to start the season. good, so we’re expecting big things.” at 5-foot-10, and Howard stands at 5-footBoth Wood and Howard are middle Williams and Miller will likely be the 9, but she expects those two to be the hitters, while first-year coach Julie Turner setter in Dadeville’s 6-2 offense. Although biggest offensive contributors along with said all the other positions are up for grabs. they have a new coach, the Tigers should Carlisle. She expects four freshmen, Caly Carlisle

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CACC kicks off with intersquad games STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Central Alabama Community College is getting ready to kick off the fall baseball season, and over Labor Day weekend, the Trojans had a trio of intersquad games to get things started. In the first game Sunday morning, the final score was 9-4 with Matt Thompson leading the winning team with two hits. Donald Stokes and Hunter Jones each had a pair of RBIs.

On the losing squad, Gage Herring had two hits, while Mathew Radoslovich, Logan Thompson, Luis Deleon and Tanner Barnett were all credited with RBIs. The teams were switched up and went at it again Sunday, this time with a final score of 10-0. For the winning team, Deleon had a monster game, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Emilio MoralesBello and Logan Thompson each had two hits. Mason Meyer, Nolan McGuffey and Tyler Berry combined for the

three-hit shutout. For the losing team, Christopher Vacarella knocked two singles. Monday morning, Central Alabama finally had a tight score in an intersquad scrimmage, 5-4. For the winning team, Cole Flurry had two RBIs despite not notching a single hit. Zack Taylor smacked a double, while Vacarella, Griffin Fenn, Matt Thompson and Jordan Walter each had singles. Mathew Radoslovich led the losing team with a single and two runs scored.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Submitted / The Outlook

Angel Askew caught this two-pound largemouth bass on Lake Martin during the spring. For your chance to be featured on our sports pages, send us your biggest catches, whether they be fish, turtles, snakes or other wildlife. Email your photos to sports editor lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook. com with name, size and location of the catch.

Tuesday, Sept. 5 High school volleyball Lanier, Briarwood tri-meet at Benjamin Russell, 4:30 p.m. Reeltown at Dadeville, 4:30 p.m. Wadley at Horseshoe Bend, 4 p.m. Central Coosa at Winterboro, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 High school volleyball Benjamin Russell JV at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m.

Horseshoe Bend at Fayetteville, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 Middle school football Alex City at Opelika, 5 p.m. High school volleyball Benjamin Russell at Elmore County, 4:30 p.m. Tallassee at Dadeville, 5:30 p.m. Reeltown at LaFayette, 5:30 p.m. College softball Chattahoochee Valley at Central Alabama, 4 p.m.