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Council OKs streetscape grant deal

Goldville murder suspect found to be competent

Airport project moves approved, expense reimbursement policy adjusted

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The man accused of the 2015 murders of a brother and sister he shared a mobile home with in the Goldville community has been found competent to stand trial. Dean Carl Stevens, 52, had been indicted on two counts capital Stevens in the shooting deaths of Dianna Mitchell Sharpe, 48, and Robert Wayne Mitchell by a Tallapoosa County Grand Jury in Aug. 2016. The brother and sister were shot to death in the mobile home they shared on Pate Road in the See MURDER • Page 3

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Above and below, members of The Pride of Alexander City Marching Band rehearse their halftime show Tuesday on the practice field at Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City.

SPANISH FLAVOR History comes to life at halftime for ‘The Pride’ By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Pride of Alexander City Marching Band from Benjamin Russell High School is bringing a little Spanish flair to the field this year with their halftime show. “It has a Spanish theme this year,” Band Director Dale Bloodworth said. “But it is not your run of the mill Spanish show.” Bloodworth thinks the crowd will be just as pleased with it as the students have been learning it. “The kids really enjoy the show,” Bloodworth said. “If the music is fun to See BAND • Page 3

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A network of American Disability Act compliant sidewalks that connect the area around Hamp Lion Stadium, Strand Park and the row of businesses along Tallapoosa Street could soon become a reality. The Alexander City City Council voted to accept a grant that would provide the bulk of the funding to enable the city develop and construct pedestrian friendly transportation alternatives for its citizens including new sidewalks, new curbing, lighting and other streetscape enhancements. Harry Ward is a project manager with Engineering, Environmental & Forestry Services Company and has handled much of the design work on project in the city. He applauded the city and Community Development Director Al Jones for continuing to pursue the grants that provide major upgrades to the city’s infrastructure. “The big thing with this project that is it makes the entire area ADA compliant and that is something that the city has been working on for a long time,” Ward said. “We hope to get rolling on this quickly and the design phase could be complete in six to eight months. That would enable us to get See COUNCIL • Page 3

Legislators wrestle with issues surrounding autonomous vehicles By MITCH SNEED Editor

To many folks, self-driving vehicles are something out of a science-fiction movie, but manufacturers have production of the high-tech vehicles on fast forward and some states are already allowing their use. Alabama Sen. Tom Whatley, who represents much of Tallapoosa County in the state senate, chairs The Joint Legislative Committee

on Self-Driving Vehicles, which commissioned a study of the vehicles and the practicality of their use here. Alexander City’s Rep. Mark Tuggle is also on the committee. They say the dilemma is balancing the benefits of the technology with the economic reality that comes with widespread use of these vehicles. Also known as autonomous vehicles, the technology is already being used in the real world. Google already has a fleet

of self-driving vehicles on the roads in California. Uber is using autonomous taxis chauffeuring passengers in Pittsburgh and the technology is being used on expressways in Colorado with tractor-trailer trucks. “It’s coming, but we are charged with making the decisions to be sure that the state is ready for it,” Tuggle said. “I mean we are talking about taking a phone and dialing up a car that will come and get you. That’s very real George Jetson

stuff and they are saying it could be ready to use in 15 years. We have to make sure we are ready and we are smart about how we get there.” Whatley said the benefits are obvious., including dramatic drops in traffic accidents and traffic deaths and better fuel mileage, but he said there will be a cost. Whatley said self-driving cars also bring their fair share of problems that the government See VEHICLES • Page 9

Camp ASCCA makes a different in the lives of those with disabilities EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding their 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at (256)329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of three and happily married to my kids’ father. I am now seven months pregnant with my fourth baby, but this child is not my husband’s. My husband is a loving man and a good father. My problem is, I don’t know how to tell him I’m not carrying his baby. The man I slept with is married and always saying he wants to marry me. He has one son with his wife. I love my kids, and I still love my husband. How can I tell him the truth without tearing my family apart? -- BIG MISTAKE DEAR BIG MISTAKE: Not knowing your husband, I can’t guess at how he will react when you break the news. I’m sure he won’t be pleased to hear it. Regardless, he must be told, so do it at a time when it’s calm and quiet and you can discuss it without your children running in and out. I am sure he will have many

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questions -- among them, whether you plan to continue a relationship with the child’s father. (Does the man plan to be part of the baby’s life in years to come?) Because this may have legal ramifications, discuss this with an attorney, who can guide you in case there may be visitation issues, custody problems, etc. lurking just beyond the horizon. DEAR ABBY: I talked with one of my siblings about having a joint vacation. He suggested all of us get together with our spouses and go on one together. We discussed locations and had a family meeting to discuss the possi-

bility. We’re all in our 50s or older, and some of us have health issues. There has always been a lot of bickering between some of us because of control issues. I explained to everyone that we can make our requests for locations, activities, etc., but we all need to be willing to give a little. The bickering is continuing, and some unkind things were said about others. I just want to plan a fun vacation and have a good time, but I’m worried the negativity will carry over to the vacation. We are all we have left in this world. Our parents died years ago, and since then, one of our siblings has passed away, too. I worry that this may be a last chance for all of us to be together. All but one live within 10 miles of each other, and I’m sad to say we get together only a few times

a year. Any suggestions on how to handle this sticky situation? -- IN VACATION MODE DEAR VACATION MODE: Taking into consideration the family dynamics you have described, it’s wishful thinking to believe you can control the way your siblings relate to each other. The reason they see each other so infrequently may have something to do with the fact that some of them are petty, immature and nasty. My suggestion would be to invite only those siblings who can get along with each other and see the other ones separately. 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.

Chamber to launch Total Resource Campaign STAFF REPORT Alexander City Chamber of Commerce

The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce will be kicking off its inaugural Total Resource Campaign (TRC) this September. In basic terms, a TRC is a sponsorship drive that markets partnership of the Chamber’s programs, events, publications and electronic media. In six organized weeks this fall, volunteers will raise the funding for the Chamber’s program of work for all of 2018. “The benefits of a TRC are multi-faceted for the entire business community,” said President & CEO of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Ed Collari. “It allows businesses a chance to review our entire year of programming and see what partnerships work best to help them grow. Also, a TRC is volunteer-driven so it exposes a wide variety of new faces to all of the programs the Chamber performs throughout the year.” Volunteers are able to use the TRC as a business development and networking tool by using

their extended reach within the community to expose businesses to marketing and growth opportunities they may not know existed. Volunteers also earn prizes each week based on their performance with the featured reward being an all- inclusive cruise awarded to any volunteers that reach a stated goal. “A Total Resource Campaign is fun, competitive and a great way to help unite a business community,” said Collari. “In doing our due diligence, we spoke or visited with eight or nine Chambers around the state and they all shared nothing but positive feedback about hosting a TRC. “With the tremendous leadership we have in place for this campaign, we are anticipating great success as well.” The Chairman of the Chamber’s TRC is Vice Chairman of USAmeriBank John Russell Thomas. Serving a the vice chairs are Dr. Susan Burrow, president of Central Alabama Community College, Jim Peace, CEO of Russell

Medical and Tom Lamberth, CEO of Russell Lands. “We are blessed and honored to have this type of support and leadership in place for this campaign,” said Collari. “With all of the positive momentum we are seeing in our community, we believe this will further that growth by allowing the Chamber the time and resources to execute our programs at an elevated standard to provide a direct return-oninvestment to our partners.” The Total Resource Campaign will commence with volunteer training on September 13 & 14 followed by an official Kickoff celebration sponsored by USAmeriBank at the Future Home of the Alexander City Theatre II Fine Arts Center on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The TRC will conclude with a Victory Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2 courtesy of Russell Lands On Lake Martin and USAmeriBank. For additional information on the Chamber or the Campaign, contact Kim Dunn at 256-2343461.

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Obituaries Ron Manning A memorial service for Ron Manning will be held Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m. at Hillview Cemetery. Ron passed away July 19 at Russell Medical. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Manning and daughter, Kristi Sellers Browning and family of Alexander City and son, Jayson Sellers and family of Flower Mound, Texas.

Mr. Robert Crayton Mr. Robert Crayton passed away Saturday, September 2 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 7 at Jones Chapel C.M.E. Church with burial following in Old Union Cemetery in Dadeville, Alabama. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 6, 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Professional Service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Alexander City Police Department September 4

• Laura Tamika Chillous, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Mollie Ann Speake, 67, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. • Deangelo Shardel Davis, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Rufus Dennis Thomas, 54, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Adrian Shakel Glenn, 30, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Public intoxication was reported on K Street. • Keeping noisy animals was reported in Alexander City. • Harassing communications was reported on B Street. • Burglary and child needs supervision was reported on Andrew

Jackson Road. • Harassment was reported on Robinwood Drive. • Domestic violence was reported on Hillabee Street. • Unlawful breaking and entering was reported in Alexander City. • Theft was reported on Highway 280. • Domestic violence was reported on Walton Road. • Fleeing/attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported on Highway 280.

September 3

• Lamarcus Deandre Chiles, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for enticing a child. • Theft was reported on Highway 22 West. • Two incidents of domestic violence were reported on Central Avenue. • Harassment was reported on Carver Street. • Domestic violence was reported on Young Road. • Theft was reported on Elkahatchee Road. • Two incidents of domestic violence were reported on Farm Loop. • Theft was reported on Hillabee Street.

September 2

• Amanda Marie Underwood, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication and resisting arrest. • Weil Curry Thornburg, 28, of New Site was arrested for driving under the influence alcohol, posses-

sion of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Brad Lee Roberson, 52, of Opelika was arrested for public intoxication. • Harassment was reported on Sandy Ridge Road. • Menacing was reported on Willow Drive. • Harassment was reported on Highway 63 South. • Possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication was reported on Highway 280. • Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported on Highway 280. • Driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana was reported on Highway 22 East.

September 1

• Danielle T. Wyckoff, 40, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence alchohol. • Deandre Terrell Crayton, 19, of Dadeville was arrested for failure to appear. • Steven Dewayne Harmon, 34, of Wetumpka was arrested for failure to appear. • Natasha Ikeiya Leonard, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for bail jumping. • Jamie Lynn Stroud, 25, of Dadeville was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. • Carolyn Delana Sears, 25, of Alexander City was arrested for disorderly conduct. • Sykethrius Quintez Goggans, 28, of Alexander

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August 31

• William Chase Reeder, 22, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for failure to appear. • Perry Charles Edwards, 61, of Alexander City was arrested for public intoxication. • Justin Burns, 28, of Dadeville was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. • Kevin Louis Goggans, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Broad Street. • Possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Hillabee Street. • Public intoxication was reported on B Street. • Theft was reported on Cedar Hollow Drive.

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• Raphael Towers of Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support and was transported to the county jail.

August 31

• Jazarian Gray of South Tallassee Drive in Tallassee was arrested on an outstanding warrant for probation violation.

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the project started early next year.” The project would have a big impact on an area the city is trying to make more pedestrian friendly. When all the work is done, the city would then have well-marked, handicap friendly walkways from Broad Street and Hamp Lyon Stadium to the former Bama Theater which will become the Alexander City Theater II Fine Arts Center. The estimated cost of the project, which originally included two phases before it was combined for this grant, is $492,775. The feds

will fund all but the city’s match of $98,555. That money will be placed in the 2017-18 budget. The council also voted to approve acceptance of a grant for another major project at the airport. Previously the city received about $1 million to rework the North parallel taxiway. Tuesday night the council awarded a contract for $1.14 million to Gary Ingram Paving and Grading for the same type revamping of the midfield taxiway. Jones said that the project will replace a taxiway that is old and

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Murder Goldville Community Oct. 8, 2015. Authorities said shortly after the shootings, that Stevens, who was Sharpe’s boyfriend, admitted to shooting the two after surrendering to New Site Police. The court-ordered, forensic psychological evaluation was performed by Glen King. The report that was filed earlier this year indicates that despite prior treatment for depression, King believes Stevens is competent to stand trial. “At the time of the alleged offense (Stevens) was not suffering from a serious mental illness or mental defect that would render him incapable of understanding the nature and quality of his actions or the wrongfulness of his acts,” a portion of the report reads. Stevens, who is represented by Alexander City attorney Charles Gillenwaters, admitted to shooting Sharpe and Mitchell, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing last year. Stevens also stated that he had been depressed and had not taken his Paxil in several days, in a statement to Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Bill Hough on the day of the shootings. According to WebMD, Paxil is used to treat depression, panic attacks and anxiety disorders. The forensic evaluation report addresses that drug. “The defendant reports that he has not seen a mental health professional for approximately 18 years,” the report reads. “(Stevens) may have

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been taking a minor antidepressant Paxil at or around the time of the alleged offense, but this was not related to any serious mental illness.” In that preliminary hearing, it was learned that Stevens gave a conflicting statement just a week after that initial interview. In that statement, Stevens told Hilyer it was Mitchell who had shot Sharpe and that Mitchell then shot himself just moments later. That preliminary hearing was held June 16, 2016. Stevens remains in the Tallapoosa County Jail. No additional court dates are set at this time according to court records.

in bad shape and add some new LED lighting and wiring which will increase safety. “This is something that is badly needed and it will be funded almost totally by the Federal Aviation Administration,” Jones said. “The state will pay just $67,900, the city will pay $67,900 and the FAA will pay the rest.” In other business, the council voted 5-0, with Tim Funderburk missing the meeting, to approve: In other business the council will also consider: • Acceptance of the minutes from

the August 16, 2017 Work Session and August 21, 2017 Regular Council Meeting. • A resolution to rescind resolution 13-72 and update the Travel Reimbursement Policy. The new policy spells out mileage rates and travel options and limits the total amount to be spent on meals each day, with a small changed in the allowable gratuity that will be reimbursed. • A request to approve an Alcohol License application for Lake Hill Chevron / Blessed Z and Z LLC.

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play they latch on.” The show includes music everyone has heard. Like the “Habanera” from the opera Carmen, Spanish music from an iPhone commercial that part of the soundtrack from the Mask of Zorro and “The Man of La Mancha” from Don Quixote. Bloodworth explained it is not easy to come up with music for the half time show. “We go round and round,” Bloodworth said. “When we find a tune or theme we like we try to look at the music.” Bloodworth said they must consider such things as licensing fees when selecting music for the show and also how the show will appear on the field. “For ‘Mask of Zorro,’ we tossed around a super hero theme and a good versus bad theme,” Bloodworth said. The band started putting in the show with practices starting back in July. Bloodworth is happy with the direction the band has been going in recent years and hopes that carries over to competitions. “The skill level has been increasing,” Bloodworth said. “We have a good bunch of kids.” The Pride is still deciding what other competitions to travel to. Bloodworth said they are considering Opelika, Phenix City and competitions hosted by schools competing in the Lake Martin Invitational Oct. 7 which is hosted by the band at the Sportplex.

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his newspaper has stressed the importance of being a responsible pet owner multiple times in the past. We recognize the joys our pets bring, but believe animals should not be allowed to roam where they could impact others adversely. That stance appears to be exactly what a Tallapoosa County jury was thinking as well. After nearly two weeks of testimony and the introduction of thousands of pieces of evidence, Loretta and Donald Carter were awarded $10 million in a civil case based on a 2012 bicycle accident that the jury ruled was caused by a dog belonging to Billy and Sarah Hudson. According to testimony the dog caused Loretta Carter to suddenly brake and go over the handlebars of the bicycle she was riding behind her husband. The accident occurred in July 2012 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. In addition to assigning fault and awarding monetary damages, what this ruling does is again underscore the importance of being responsible pet owners. This accident happened in unincorporated Tallapoosa County where there was, and still is, no leash law. That didn’t stop the jury from ruling that if a dog leaves your property and causes harm to others, you are responsible. We have reported on cases of dog attacks where people were disfigured and in some cases killed. We have seen pets attacked in their own yards by dogs allowed to roam in areas where no leash laws were in place. Until now, the defense was always “there’s no law that says we have to keep our dogs on our property.” While there is still no law, this legal decision should serve notice to pet owners that juries believe they should know the right thing to do, regardless of what ordinances are on the books. We suggest that everyone pay attention and control your animals for your safety and the safety of others. Don’t let failure to do so become a very expensive lesson.

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lot of memories came rushing back on Saturday evening. They were memories of my father, one of the most loyal Auburn men ever to walk the face of the earth. (Notice that I didn’t say Auburn “fan.” Dad was an Auburn “man,” an he’d tell you that pretty quickly. It’s a habit I’ve somehow picked up.) Daddy graduated from what was the technically API, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, already known by most more commonly as Auburn, in 1951. He attended after his discharge from the Navy, receiving his degree in agricultural education and setting off on his career as an ag teacher. But he never forgot his alma mater. When I was young and our family still lived in Opp where Daddy taught, our trips to Auburn were few. But when we hit the highway and made the two-hour trip to see the Tigers play, you could see the light in my father’s eyes. There were years back then when Auburn’s team was very average, but Daddy loved them, anyway. He even loved criticizing them when they played particularly poorly. I remember one Saturday we went to see Auburn play LSU. It was hyped to be a barn-burner, although not like the Auburn-LSU game years later when a barn

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actually did burn. It featured two undefeated teams in the top 20, Auburn at No. 6 and LSU at No. 14, and Auburn’s Heisman-winning quarterback Pat Sullivan. The game was nip-and-tuck and LSU finally won, 17-9, but what was most memorable was the torrential rain. It rained and it rained and it rained some more. Back then, umbrellas, which have been banned from most stadiums now, were not. Many used them regularly. Daddy said something to the man with the umbrella sitting in front of him about it blocking his view and the guy repaid him by tilting the umbrella back occasionally so that the rain would pour on Daddy. Daddy was furious and became no less so when his Tigers lost. Our games became more regular when Daddy got season tickets and we moved closer to Auburn. He was in the stands every Saturday. And he was covered in Auburn – Auburn cap, Auburn shirt, Auburn belt, Auburn socks and Auburn sneakers. He parked in the same place, right outside

the stadium. You couldn’t get in there now if you offered an attendant $1,000. In 1993, Daddy and I saw every game, home and away, in person. We were there when it snowed in Arkansas. We also made trips to Baton Rouge, Nashville and Athens, Georgia, and we were in Jordan-Hare when the Tigers wrapped up their undefeated season with a 22-14 win over Alabama. And it wasn’t just Auburn football Daddy loved. He was proud of his education, too, and wore his 1951 Auburn class ring as consistently as his wedding band. In fact, I remember only once when he took it off – to give it to me to wear to the AuburnOregon national championship game. At that point, his health wouldn’t let him travel, but he wanted a piece of him to be there. It’s one of the things I have to remember about my father that I cherish most. So I felt his presence when I sat in front of the TV Saturday evening to watch our Tigers – his and mine – open another season. I knew that he, too, was watching, clad in Auburn from head to toe. And I knew that, as usual, he had a far better seat than I did. David Granger is the managing editor of the Tallapoosa Publishers newspapers in Elmore County.

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ave you ever read a story about a horse, a donkey, a pregnant lady, a three-legged dog, and a guy named Bubba? Well, if you answered “no” to that question, you’ll be able to nod your head in affirmation the next time someone asks you this oftenasked question. Lucy, Emily, and I were driving to Mimi’s house in Dadeville and took the scenic route through the country. It felt like the country, yet we were just 10 minutes from a Dollar General in either direction. You’ve heard me say it before, but I’ll say it again. When all is said and done, there will be three things left in this world: cockroaches, Dollar Generals and Alexander Shunnarah signs. We were driving along talking about who knows what. I’m sure it was something I was doing wrong. You know, ever since she’s been pregnant, I can do no right. I guess that’s just how it goes. I probably ate the last of something. She can eat the first nine servings of ice cream out of a 10-serving tub, but if I attempt to eat that tenth serving, it gets ugly— real quick. Apparently, there’s a rule for men during their partner’s pregnancy, and that rule is “don’t eat the last…of anything.” Fortunately, I was saved by a horse. Lucy has loved horses all her life. I’m pretty sure newborn Lucy left the hospital on a horse in June of ‘81. She even keeps a horse bridal and lead rope in the trunk of her car,

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because you just never know. The beautiful bay horse was grazing just off the side of the road. We feared for its safety, as well as the safety of others. We know what kind of damage can be done to a car when it hits a deer. It could be fatal with a horse. We pulled into the driveway directly across from where the horse was standing. When we got out of the car, we noticed a little donkey running to catch up with the horse. Lucy briskly walked to the front door. These brisk walks are usually reserved for ice cream. The homeowner opened the door and four little white dogs came pouring out, not to mention a much larger threelegged beauty. I think it was a she, and she was party Husky. Emily attempted to corral the dogs while Lucy explained what was going on. We introduced ourselves to our new friends Steve and Carol. They were really good people. He was an Army veteran, too. Hooah! They’d seen me speak before and are frequent readers of my column. While we chatted, Lucy went to fetch the horse emergency gear from her trunk. Emily was still rounding up little white dogs. We all walked out into the driveway, but Lucy and I crossed the road. By this time,

the horse and donkey were in the backyard of the house on top of the hill—way across the road. We were mouth-breathers. Remember, Lucy is six months pregnant, and I’m just out of shape. We knocked on the front door to let them know who we were and what we were doing running around their yard. It turned out to be the home of a guy I know named Bubba. I’ve known him for a while but didn’t know he lived there. The horse and donkey had made their way into the wood line but Lucy the horse whisperer lured them out by whispering sweet nothings from afar. The horse walked right up to her. Lucy then gently stroked the horse’s neck as she prepared to affix the bridal to the wayward horse, but when the four-legged beauty saw the bridal, she took off like Lucy looking for ice cream. The donkey followed. Fortunately, Steve and Carol had crossed the road and were waiting by the driveway. Emily had her arms around the threelegged dog. Bubba walked down with us. The horse and donkey went home. We have new friends, we finally made it to Mimi’s for dinner, and everyone lived happily ever after. That is, until Lucy reads this article. Pray for me. I’m going to go eat ice cream. 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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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 .m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.

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 airport. There will be no charge to vendors for a spot for the month of September. Vendors please call James Woody at 256-749-8270 to 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. YOUTH EXPLOSION: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a Youth Explosion Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. with D Hal, Greater New Hope Youth Choir, Daughters of Destiny and more.

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CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Style Baptist Church is celebrating its 121st Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The 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 Cast-iron 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. 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.

September 11-15

CHURCH REVIVAL: House of Prayer A.C.O.P. is hosting revival services Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. nightly with Overseer Emma Hoyle. The church is located at 634 North Central Avenue.

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. Eatin 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. LADIES CONFERENCE: Lebanon Baptist Church is hosting a ladies conference Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Shelia Wright with special music by the Lebanon Baptist Praise team. There will be door prizes and lunch will be provided. Contact JoAnn Washbrun at 334-399-0568 with questions. The church is located seven miles down Dudleyville Road in Dadeville.

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. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Elam #1 Baptist Church on County Road in Alexander City is honoring the 12th Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Michael McCain Sr. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Brian Thomas.

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Monday, September 18

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.

September 22-23

MUSIC WORKSHOP: The Power of Praise and Worship musical workshop with Eugene C. Brown of Baltimore Maryland will be Sept. 22 starting at 6 p.m. and Sept. 23 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater. Registration is Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is $20 a person.

Saturday, September 23

STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.

Sunday, September 24

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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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, The People’s Poet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.

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appy Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership – the American worker. The Alexander City Parks and Recreation 50+ program is ready to spring into fall with new activities and returning seasonal programs. We’re excited to see the new Beginner’s Line Dance program start this week on Wednesday. With Frank McFee and Judy Keel paving the way for those who want to learn dance steps in a beginners format, we hope that member’s will show up to support the new program. Mark your calendar to attend the class every first Wednesday and third Tuesday of the month at 12:15 pm. Flow Motion exercise class will start this coming Thursday at 8:30 a.m. With the use of a ballet barre, participates will learn to stretch and increase their range of motion. Much like Tai chi, the class will help with flexibility training, balance and hopefully decrease stress and anxiety. Day Travel Program starts back as well this month with new group’s of A, B and C. Each group has 24-28 participants. We are looking forward to our adventures together from now until August 2018! The Men’s Lunch Outing program starts back this week on Wednesday. This group meets once a month. Parks and Recreation Director, Sonny Wilson

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is their driver and Ron Ownbey is the group leader. Space is limited on the bus, so always sign-up as soon as possible. There is a yard sale at the Activity Center this coming Saturday. Contact Bernice Whetstone for more information and start cleaning out! Say traveling prayers for our overnight group who will be traveling to Michigan this coming Saturday. Have a great time and don’t forget that not all who wonder are lost! Information to Know: Not everyone retires the day they turn 65. As lifespans lengthen and pensions decline, more people are working later in life. But only up to a point. Plenty of people work past 65, few work past 85. It will be a while yet before baby boomers start turning 85, but more of them will get there than any previous generation. By 2050, more than 4 percent of the population will be at least 85 years old, more than double today’s figure. 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.

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abor Day is the traditional kickoff to an election year. Folks our quadrennial gubernatorial election year is going to be a doozy. We are in for one heck of a political year next year. Besides the Governor’s race, we have an open Lt. Governor’s race, an open Attorney General’s race, an open Treasurer’s race, and an open Agriculture Commissioner’s race. We have statewide races for Secretary of State and State Auditor. We have five seats up for election on the State Supreme Court. One of those will be a hotly contested battle for Chief Justice. We have two seats up for election on the Public Service Commission. More importantly, we have local races on the 2018 ballot. Local races drive the turnout; all politics are local. All 67 sheriffs run, all probate judges run. There will also be local judicial races and all circuit clerks run. All seven of our congressional seats will be on the ballot. Two of those seats will be in play. Second District Congresswoman Martha Roby is vulnerable and will be challenged and Fifth District Congressman Mo Brooks angered the Washington establishment Republican moneyed power brokers by challenging Luther Strange and he will be in a battle for his political life. The most important races will be for the 35 state Senate seats and 105 House of Representative seats. An unprecedented number of Senators and Representatives will not be running for reelection. Those legislative races will be where most of the special interest money will gravitate. Money follows money. The Legislature appropriates state dollars as well as makes state laws. The Governor proposes and the Legislature disposes. I have observed Alabama

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politics for quite awhile and 2018 is set to be the best circus I have seen, and I have seen some good ones. There may have been better governor’s races, but from top to bottom of the ballot, this may be the very best. The governor’s race is always the marquee battle royale in Alabama politics. It will get cranked up immediately after the Sept. 26 Republican Senate primary contest, which Roy Moore will probably win. Kay Ivey will officially announce soon. She really began her campaign the day she was sworn in earlier this year. One of her first acts made her a player in the 2018 gubernatorial contest. Robert Bentley had initially called for the open Senate race to be in 2018. However, Ivey had seen polls that revealed that Roy Moore was going to win whatever race he ran for in 2018, whether it was Governor or U.S. Senator. The vague state Judicial Inquiry Commission made him a martyr and hero when they removed him from his Chief Justice post. Neither she nor any host of potential horses would have beaten the Ten Commandment’s Judge. However, she knew that the U.S. Senate seat would allure him and it did. It was an adroit, brilliant Machiavellian move by Ivey. She has moved into the governor’s office and looks gubernatorial. She is in the catbird’s seat in the race for a full four-year term. Her move to have a special election this year rather than a regular election year not only enhanced her odds for election it also cost the state over $10 million.

State House of Representatives, Ways and Means Chairman, Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, has wisely and prudently prefiled a bill to clarify the law and clearly state that the election for a vacated Senate Seat would be held with the next general election. It will save the cash strapped General Fund a lot of money in the future. Even though Kay Ivey will be running as the incumbent in the upcoming gubernatorial fray, her entrance has not deterred some major players. Huntsville Mayor, Tommy Battle, will be a player. He could run on a platform of saying if I can make the rest of Alabama a semblance of Huntsville, I am your man. Agriculture Commissioner, John McMillan, has won two statewide races and is in the race. Several other viable candidates are not scared of the aging Ivey. Jefferson County Commissioner David Carrington, Birmingham Evangelist Scott Dawson, and State Senator Bill Hightower are already in the GOP contest. Surprisingly two Democratic thoroughbreds are poised to run. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and former Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb are ready to pull the trigger. PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh has moved to the Lt. Governor’s race. This is a wise and prudent move by the 50-year old state political veteran. She will be a prohibitive favorite to win that race. It is purely a name identification contest. Her positive name ID is very high. 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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lorious weather for the long weekend, made the perfect backdrop for this last holiday of our summer season. We took a break on Saturday for lunch and went for the first time to ‘The Landing’ at Parker Creek, Coosa County. Wow, what a surprise, it was packed with people everywhere on the grounds, even some taking a dip in the lake water. We saw a beautiful standard black poodle jump in to cool off. It was like being in Florida at a beachside eatery, all open-air with good shade and very comfortable. You get in line to order, getting a ‘number’ and a server brings the food to your table. The Bar Hut is beachside but separate. Apparently, Saturdays are the busiest as it took an hour to get our sandwiches but they were very delicious. And the time waiting was perfect for socializing and people watching. We ran into John Coley, who was meeting and greeting everyone with brochures about living on the lake, a work day for him. The atmosphere was fabulous and reminded me of the old Cecil’s at Kowaliga back in the 90s. The big difference being there’s none of that old carpet hanging in the ceilings, just canvass triangles above tables out on the large deck. That looks so classy. We met Herb Wenches, the owner, a very gracious host and he was working non-stop too. Remember, it’s good to spend your dollars at home in Coosa County,

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maybe enough soon to repair that awfully bumpy road getting down to it. Happy Birthday wishes to Doug Jennings Sept. 6 and also Lee Fuller of Equality. Then daughter Rain Fuller will turn 18 Sept. 8. Sept. 7th is the special day for Neta Stephens just below the Elmore County line and Jean Meyer’s birthday is Sept. 12. The Church in the Pines guest speaker for Sunday, Sept. 10 from 9-9:45 a.m. will be Brian Erickson, Senior Pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church in Birmingham. The drizzles of the day didn’t dampen the spirits of the Lunching ‘Chit-Chatters’ Ladies group meeting last Thursday and celebrating the groups milestone 3rd anniversary at Kowaliga Restaurant on Lake Martin. Those ladies enjoying lunch together were: Patty Self, Jackie Dean, Yvonne Myers, Janice Moses, Neta Stephens, Carla Luck, Betty House, Donna Gano, Lynda Moseley, Rachell Fuller, Ms. Edna Martin and Rosie Morgan. We were very pleased to have and welcome two new ladies to the group, Pat Hipp and Betty Haynes. Our long table

was full of chatter. It’s always nice to meet up with friends you only see once a month. Ladies, come on and join us at our next monthly luncheon which is Thursday, Sept. 28 when we will be going to the newly opened, so proud to have it, ‘Triple R’ Restaurant in Rockford. We will meet there at 11 a.m. Everyone is looking forward to trying that home cooking we heard was so good while spending our lunch money in Coosa County. The doors are open to you and everyone is welcome to Celebrate Recovery at Equality’s UMC, in the Fellowship Hall every Tuesday evening starting at 6 p.m. with shared dinner. Join the growing group of those recovering. If you have questions, please call Patty Self at 334-541-4201. Please add to your prayers list; Mack Moseley, Mrs. Edna Martin, surgery on Sept. 11, and Dale Martin. Jane Ott, Pete and Rev. Peggy Sue Ott and Betty Price are all working so hard to keep that little Nixburg church ready to serve. “Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow.” And until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

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Velislav Stamenov, a graduate student in mechanical engineering, researches how LIDAR can be used to improve navigation for autonomous vehicles.

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Vehicles must address before autonomous vehicles hit Alabama’s 102,000 miles of roads. Self-driving cars could drastically reduce the number of speeding tickets, DUIs and other traffic citations which law enforcement issue every year. Those fines and fees add up to more than $200 million in revenue to cities and municipalities in Alabama each year. “If that money is gone, how do we replace it?” Whatley said. “That impact could be devastating to towns and cities all across Alabama. The court system will be hit. It may not take long or a lot of money to try a traffic case, but those fines and fees fund the prosecution of the murder cases. What happens in that if all gone? “We are seeing studies that show that traffic deaths could be reduced by 90 percent, another study said 91 percent and there was another that I saw that said it could eliminate 93 percent of the traffic fatalities. The cost of the loss of a human life versus revenue loss – talk about a tough equation to balance. That is the kind of thing that our committee is wrestling with.” To back up Whatley’s concerns about the economic impact to cities and towns, consider these numbers the Outlook discovered through open records searches on 2016 numbers. Jacksons Gap took in $147,858.37 through municipal court. The entire town’s revenue was $442,000 with courts generating 33.45 percent of the town’s revenue. Dadeville took in $73,723.63 with a total town budget of $2,603,800, a total of 2.83 percent

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of Dadeville’s revenue. New Site has no municipal court as the district court handles their traffic citations. New Site receives about $18 per citation with the rest going to district court and the state. Alexander City took in about $200,000 in traffic related fees for 2016. On a budget of about $47 million, that means traffic related fees and fines make up just 0.4 percent of the city’s budget. On the other side of the coin is the state’s role in the auto manufacturing industry. Alabama consistently ranks in the Top 5 in the nation for autorelated manufacturing and was No. 2 in the most recent study Business Facilities magazine. We don’t want to lose that important element to the state’s economy,” Whatley said. “But are the current plants that we have suitable to handle that kind of technology? Can we retrofit them or are we going to have to build new facilities? Those are questions that have to be asked. If we are going to keep that industry producing at the level it is now in Alabama, we have to be prepared with incentives and funds to help make that transition. “That’s what this committee is all about in addition to vetting legislation and making sure that any thing we do is smart and looking far down the road so to speak. It’s got to be right long-term for Alabama.” Since 2012, at least 41 states and D.C. have considered legislation related to autonomous vehicles. Members of the committee visited Auburn University in January to learn more about the university’s research

on self-driving vehicles before lawmakers consider introducing legislation governing these vehicles in the state. Legislators heard presentations from experts in the automotive industry and academia, including Auburn University’s David Bevly, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory. Bevly told lawmakers that selfdriving cars present an opportunity to improve safety on state roads. Each year, nearly 40,000 fatalities occur on U.S. roads, with almost 1,000 of those in Alabama. Many of these accidents are due to human error. “You have the ability to potentially correct 90 percent of these accidents and reduce deaths on the roadways,” Bevly said in a released statement. “We feel like this technology can be to Level 5, where it is effective in the worst conditions, say AuburnAlabama gameday traffic, in 15 years.” Tuggle said the technology is incredible to think about, but can’t be left to simply evolve without thought and guidance. “I mean they are actually teaching these cars morality, like do you hit the ball or hit the child or drive into a ditch?” Tuggle said. “Imagine that. It’s amazing stuff. But while we know it’s coming and could be fully operational in 15 years, we have to worry about if the state is ready. Are the roads striped sufficiently, do we have the right signage? What are the specifications that these roads must have? As you can see, we have a lot to think about.”

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include horseback riding, fishing, tubing, an accessible waterslide, swimming, environmental education, arts and crafts, canoeing, a ‘splash pad,’ outdoor adventure elements like the zip-line and much more.” Age is not a major issue for potential Camp ASCCA attendees. Anyone over the age of 6 is welcome to be part of a session, and adults are just as welcome as children. In fact, Rickman said one camper who attended a session during the summer of 2017 was 83 years old. Camp ASCCA is dedicated to helping campers become more independent individuals, while also achieving equality and dignity through the programs they offer. In order to succeed in this mission, the camp provides a quality camping program, along with education and therapeutic recreation in a barrierfree environment, according to Rickman. “Our goal is to serve those who can derive maximum benefit from the resident camp experience and provide a healthier, happier, longer and more productive life for children and adults of all abilities,” she said. Donations to this year’s “Team United” fundraising campaign will be highly beneficial to providing Camp ASCCA, giving them the ability to financially help campers who might not be able to afford attending a session. “We are proud to be a Lake Martin Area United Way agency. We’ve been supported generously for over 25 years by people in the Lake Martin community through the United Way,” Rickman said. “Funds received from the United Way go towards our ‘Campership Fund.’ Camperships are sponsorships for individuals who cannot afford the full one-week fee for summer camp, which is $725.” For those who want to learn more about Camp ASCCA and all it offers its campers, their website is www.campascca.org, and questions can be e-mailed to info@campascca.org or by calling (256)825-9226. They also have a significant presence on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Those who spend time at Camp ASCCA are treated to a wide range of activities from dances to waters sports and more.

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ANDY GRAHAM Columnist

A mixed bag for Auburn in Week 1 T

he Auburn Tigers’ 41-7 opening night victory over Georgia Southern in Jordan Hare Stadium was a mixed bag full of positives, negatives and lingering questions. However, I’ve been around long enough to know it’s a bad idea to make too many judgments based on the results of the first game. I remember the Tigers winning handily, but looking rather pedestrian against UL Monroe to start the season in 2004. That team won an SEC title and went undefeated. Quarterback Nick Marshall and crew struggled to a 31-24 win on opening night against a mediocre Washington State team in 2013. That team also won an SEC title and played for the national championship. In 1995, Auburn hammered Ole Miss 46-13 in the opener and beat Chattanooga 76-10 in week two. They finished the season 8-4 getting blown out by Penn State in the Outback Bowl. It’s simply the nature of college football. Sometimes a team will start strong and falter late, while another team gets better week by week. I don’t know which one Auburn will be, but I’m voting for the latter. The positives that can be taken from Saturday start with the defense. Clearly, Georgia Southern is not a great football team, but holding any opponent to 78 total yards is an accomplishment. The Eagles were also 0 for 15 on third-down conversions. Sophomore Marlon Davidson picked up right where he left off last year and should be a terror for Auburn on the defensive line. I also thought junior Jeff Holland played the best game of his career. He will have to be a major presence rushing the passer for the Tigers to be successful this season. The linebackers all played with great energy and discipline. The secondary wasn’t challenged, but they will be soon. Another positive was Auburn running the ball for 351 yards without its starting tailback Kamryn Pettway, who was suspended for an undisclosed violation. I was expecting a little more emphasis on the passing game, but running it effectively is never a bad thing. Unfortunately, there were several negatives to be taken from Saturday’s performance as well. First, three turnovers in one half is completely unacceptable and must be corrected immediately. That doesn’t even count the two other fumbles Auburn put on the ground and were able to recover. Secondly, the Tigers gave up eight tackles for loss and three sacks. If Georgia Southern spent that much time in the backfield, Clemson will build a home there. This is a combination of the offensive line and quarterback. The O-line has to have better communication and create a better pocket. The quarterback must get rid of the ball on time and make quick decisions. Thirdly, Daniel Carlson missed two field goals. Isn’t he supposed to be the best kicker in the country? Fourthly, Kerryon Johnson goes down with yet another injury. I don’t know how long he’ll be out, but Auburn will definitely miss his versatility. The lingering questions that still remain revolve around Jarrett Stidham and Chip Lindsey. The passing game was very disappointing Saturday night and Stidham certainly looked rusty. He hasn’t played in nearly two years so that’s understandable, but Lindsay’s offense looked a lot like Malzahn’s offense. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for the Outlook.

REELTOWN HAS DEBUT

Dadeville tops Rebels in season-opening volleyball match By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Knowing it was up against a tough team in its first-ever volleyball match, Reeltown knew exactly what it wanted to accomplish. And although the Rebels suffered a straight-set defeat at the hands of Dadeville on Tuesday night, they managed to achieve their goals for their debut match. “What we did is what I was looking for, which was to improve every set that we went out there, and we did that,” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said. “We’re going to play off what we did during the third set, and we’re going to get better every time. It looked like it was going to be a quick day at the office for the Tigers, who opened up with 25-4 and 25-7 wins in the opening two sets. But things started to turn around for Reeltown, which actually came out with a lead in the third set. Eventually, Dadeville finished it off, 25-12. “This team, I have high expectations for it, but we’ve got to work on the small things,” Dadeville assistant coach C.J. Ford said, “the things we need to do better to get to the places that we want to go.” The Tigers were unstoppable from the service line. In the opening set, Amaya Hatcher had a 10-point service run, followed shortly after by an eight-point run from India Miller to earn the easy victory. LiDiamond Johnson gave the Tigers all the momentum in the second set, reeling off 15 straight points from the line, including six aces. In the third set, Maliya Williams had a long service run to put the game out of reach for Reeltown. She had four aces in the six-point run. “That is a strength of ours,” Ford said. “We practice our serving quite a bit, especially our spot serving. It’s something that’s a real weapon for us, but we

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Above: Dadeville’s volleyball players are all smiles after a straight-set victory over Reeltown to begin the season on Tuesday night. Below: Reeltown’s Eryn Wells, center, waits for a serve alongside Kiley Bowins, left, and Morgan McGuire.

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Extra Points

Cotney connects when it counts By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

It hadn’t been an easy night for Benjamin Russell quarterback Landon Cotney against Clay Central. Heading into the final Wildcat drive of the fourth quarter, Cotney had thrown just three pass completions for a total of 24 yards. But with the Wildcats ahead by just one score, Cotney connected on a beautiful pass when it counted most to set Benjamin Russell’s Davede Herron up for the final touchdown of a 28-14 victory over the Volunteers. At its own 26-yard line, Benjamin Russell set up in what looked like would be another handoff, but Cotney dropped back and found a streaking Tyler Watts down the sideline for a perfectlyplaced pass that moved the Wildcats into enemy territory. “I knew they were expecting a run, and we’ve been working on that play all week,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn said. “I tell Landon he’s gotta look deep first and throw short second. Luckily, the play action drew in the secondary and he made a great throw when it counted.”

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Coosa Cougars. Playing under center for quite a bit of time as well as leading the team with 102 yards on 25 carries, Daniel is the obvious team leader. He also once again had the team’s only touchdown, this time it was a 67-yard kickoff return. At this point, Coosa is still searching for who might be able to supplement Daniel. “A guy like Donta that’s gonna do so much on the field no matter what we do, he’s gonna cramp up, he’s gonna get banged up,” Central coach Daniel is key for Shane Rary said. Coosa For the second week “What we’ve got to in a row, Donta Daniel do is make sure that we do our job to make proved just how sure that somebody important he is going else can step up when to be for the possible success of the Central he goes down. When

some of these key players go down, we’ve got to have people that can come in and step in and we don’t miss a beat.”

Hard road ahead

We are officially heading into region play and it’s not going to get any easier for area teams. Dadeville, which plays in Class 4A Region 3, has one of the toughest schedules in the entire state. It kicks off region play at Munford on Friday then will eventually face the likes of Handley, Tallassee and Leeds, all of which are currently ranked in the top 10 in the ASWA poll. Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend both See EXTRA • Page 11

Drake Conway, Horseshoe Bend: Conway had a standout defensive game in the Generals’ 18-3 defeat of Donoho to begin the season. Conway notched five solo tackles and six assists. A’niah Ford, Benjamin Russell: Benjamin Russell has officially kicked off its volleyball season, and Ford has gotten off to a great start. Through six games and 12 sets played, she already has 35 kills to her name for a total of 2.9 kills per set. Kadore Glenn, Dadeville: Glenn had a breakout game for Dadeville, picking up 103 yards on 19 carries, in a narrow victory over Reeltown. Davede Herron, Benjamin Russell: Herron had three touchdowns for the Wildcats in their season-opening victory against Clay Central. He gained 58 yards on 19 carries in the game. Hezekiah Hunter, Benjamin Russell: Although he only had his named called nine times, Hunter delivered every time. He finished with a total of 88 yards on nine carries and scored a 17-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Jashaslin James, Central Coosa: Although his stats weren’t eye-popping, eighth-grader James got a good taste of game play for the Cougars against Fayetteville. Swapping the quarterback duties with Donta Daniel, James finished with 28 yards on 15 carries. Trey O’Neal, Reeltown: O’Neal showed off his defensive capabilities in the Rebels’ narrow loss to Dadeville. O’Neal started the game off with a safety to put Reeltown ahead and also caught the two-point conversion pass from Logan Hunt. Leevontae Robinson, Horseshoe Bend: The General secondary was on fire in an 18-3 win over Donoho, and no one was more effective than Robinson. He hauled in three of the five interceptions Horseshoe Bend had. Cameron Tai, Dadeville: Tai had an important fourth-quarter touchdown that sealed a 14-10 victory over Reeltown for the Tigers. Initially, fans went wild as Tai returned the pick for an 88-yard score, but it was called back on a penalty. Jaden Tuck, Benjamin Russell: Tuck was a defensive force in the Wildcats’ 28-14 win against Clay Central. He had a fumble recovery and two tackles for a loss.

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

CACC golfers pledge help to Hurricane Harvey By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Horseshoe Bend opens season with seesaw loss to Wadley By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Central Alabama Community College’s golf team officially kicks off the season early next week at the Wallace State Community College Fall Invitational, but the Trojans won’t just be playing for themselves. CACC coach Dave Jennings is setting up his own fundraiser to help the devastated victims of Hurricane Harvey. “I went through Hurricane Frederick in Mobile back in 1979 and saw the devastation,” Jennings said. “I’ve got friends that live in Houston, and Houston is just loaded with needs right now. If we can do something just to help the guys learn something a little extra as far as being responsible for your fellow man and that taking care of other people is as important as taking care of yourself and your family, then it’s a good day.” At the tournament, which takes place Monday and Tuesday, the golf team will have a five-man team competing in the 54-hole invitational. The Trojans are looking for commitments to donate $1 for every par, $5 for every birdie and $10 for every eagle that the Trojan golfers make in the tournament. “There are so many people that are helping in their own way, whether it be through their church or Red Cross, but this might be a fun way for them to get involved,” Jennings said. “There are a lot of people that have been very, very kind with our golf team in this area. I think some people want to help with Hurricane Harvey (relief) but don’t know how to help, so this is

another avenue.” Jennings’ Trojans are also accepting donations of any kind to help the cause. To donate, community members can contact Jennings at 256-215-4242 or via email at djennings@cacc.edu. Jennings said he has not found a specific charity or organization to give the funds raised to, but it will go to someone who is not taking out administrative fees. “We can just continue to throw money over there for a long, long time before those people are going to feel any normalcy,” Jennings said. “Usually there will be a few churches that are in need some extra dollars just to feed people, so if we can help those needs, that’s a good thing. “If we’re buying apparel or even diapers, I don’t care as long as it’s going to help folks.” The five-man team will be determined later this week from the top nine golfers on CACC’s team.

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It was a seesaw affair for Horseshoe Bend in its season-opening volleyball match against Wadley. After falling 25-21 in the first set, the Generals came back to defeat Wadley, 25-16. But then the Bulldogs took over, earning 25-16 and 25-19 victories to close out the match. As expected, Maggie Wood and Cheyanna Howard were the top hitters for Horseshoe Bend, finishing with nine and eight kills, respectively. Freshman setter Karsen Kinman contributed 18 assists. From the service line, Ashley Clanton and Leighann McWhorter had strong performances with four aces apiece. Abby Cheatam led the defense with five digs.

BRHS falters at Briarwood tourney

Over the weekend, Benjamin Russell didn’t fare so well at the Briarwood Serve Off. Although Wildcat coach Pam Robinson said she was encouraged by the effort the girls showed, they

walked away winless. After falling to Homewood, 25-21, 25-18, and Lawrence County, 25-21, 25-14, Benjamin Russell put up one of its best fights of the day and even pushed McAdory to extra points, but it still came up just short in a 26-24 loss. McAdory finished off the sweep, 25-20. To complete the tournament, Benjamin Russell took on Boaz and it looked like it would be a short match, as Boaz won the first set, 25-17. But the Wildcats weren’t going down without a fight, as they pushed the final set to a 28-26 defeat. A’niah Ford was a standout through the tournament. Against Homewood, she had her best performance, knocking down eight kills. She also smacked seven against McAdory and finished with 23 on the day. The Wildcats had a strong defensive match against Lawrence County. Tayla Stowes led the way with five digs, while Jayme Marbury followed closely behind with four. Makenzie Davis added three and Ford had two. Stowes also added five digs against Boaz.

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cannot just depend on our serving.” Hilyer said, “We, of course, need to work on serve receive and getting our serves in more consistently. But I am so proud with it being their first match ever, and Dadeville is a tough team.” One of the big questions that was answered for the Rebels is simply who to put in which positions. For Dadeville, there are still some things Ford is hoping his Tigers will

learn moving forward to a tough region of Tallassee, Holtville and Elmore County. “We’ve got to communicate better because we had too many mistakes that if we make in our region, we’ll get beat,” Ford said. “We have to keep our level of play up no matter who we’re playing. In years past, we’ve been a roller coaster team so we need to play consistently every game.”

ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL Week 2 – Sept. 6, 2017

(First-place votes and current record in parentheses)

Class 7A

1. Cent-Phenix City (19) (2-0) 280 2. Hoover (5) (1-1) 236 3. Thompson (1-0) 187 4. Hewitt-Trussville (1) (1-0) 178 5. McGill-Toolen (2-0) 151 6. James Clemens (1-0) 121 7. Spain Park (2-0) 111 8. Auburn (2-0) 81 9. Mountain Brook (2-0) 40 10. Baker (2-0) 18 Others receiving votes: Theodore (2-0) 10, Enterprise (1-1) 7, Oak Mountain (2-0) 2, Bob Jones (0-2) 1, Murphy (0-2) 1, Sparkman (1-0) 1.

Class 6A

1. Austin (15) (2-0) 264 2. Blount (5) (2-0) 226 3. Pinson Valley (4) (2-0) 208 4. Oxford (1) (2-0) 202 5. Ramsay (0-1) 109 6. Opelika (1-1) 97 7. Wetumpka (2-0) 84 8. Spanish Fort (1-1) 59 9. Daphne (1-1) 39 10. Jackson-Olin (2-0) 24 Others receiving votes:

Hartselle (2-0) 21, Sidney Lanier (2-0) 16, Homewood (2-0) 11, Saraland (2-0) 11, Minor (1-1) 9, Muscle Shoals (1-1) 9, Benjamin Russell (1-0) 8, Clay-Chalkville (2-0) 7, Albertville (2-0) 6, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (0-2) 4, Baldwin Co. (2-0) 3, CarverBirmingham (2-0) 2, Hazel Green (0-1) 2, Park Crossing (1-1) 2, Shades Valley 2-0) 2.

Class 5A

1. Briarwood Chr. (15) (1-0) 267 2. St. Paul’s (10) (2-0) 254 3. Alexandria (2-0) 176 4. Carroll (1-0) 159 5. Beauregard (0-1) 147 6. Wenonah (1-0) 126 7. Greenville (1-0) 69 8. Mae Jemison-Huntsville (2-0) 60 9. Pleasant Grove (1-0) 34 10. Central-Clay Co. (1-1) 33 Others receiving votes: Jackson (1-0) 23, Vigor (0-2) 22, Eufaula (1-1) 15, Curry (2-0) 12, Sylacauga (2-0) 8, Brooks (0-1) 4, Jemison (1-1) 4, Faith Academy (1-0) 3, Guntersville (1-0) 3, Williamson (2-0) 3, Moody

(1-0) 2, Citronelle (1-0) 1.

Class 4A

1. UMS-Wright (23) (2-0) 292 2. Leeds (1) (2-0) 197 3. Rogers (1) (2-0) 192 T4. Andalusia (1-1) 142 T4. Fayette Co. (2-0) 142 6. Handley (0-1) 135 7. Hokes Bluff (1-0) 130 T8. Madison Acad. (0-1) 59 T8. Tallassee (2-0) 59 10. Thomasville (2-0) 19 Others receiving votes: St. James (1-1) 18, Wilson (2-0) 15, Deshler (2-0) 7, Madison Co. (1-0) 7, Dale Co. (2-0) 6, Saks (1-0) 3, Alabama Chr. (2-0) 1, Dadeville (2-0) 1.

Class 3A

1. Mobile Chr. (20) (1-0) 284 2. Piedmont (5) (1-1) 231 3. Ohatchee (2-0) 195 4. Montevallo (1-0) 156 5. Gordo (1-1) 143 6. Oakman (1-0) 112 7. Weaver (2-0) 89 8. Pike Co. (1-0) 78 9. Randolph Co. (1-0) 55 10. T.R. Miller (1-0) 41 Others receiving votes: Hillcrest-Evergreen (1-0) 21, Opp (0-1) 9, Plainview (2-0) 4,

Extra play in Class 2A Region 5. The Rebels start off with Woodland, which was last in the region last year, but the Generals take on Lanett this week. The Panthers currently sit at No. 2 in Class 2A. Also in the region is No. 6-ranked LaFayette. For the Benjamin Russell Wildcats, who are currently first in Class 6A Region 3, they’ll eventually have to take on two currently ranked opponents in Opelika (No. 6) and Wetumpka (No. 7). Central Coosa has a bye week this week before taking on foes in Class 3A Region 3.

Century Club This week’s leading skill player was Trace Meadows, the Outlook Athlete of the Week. The Horseshoe Bend senior gained a staggering 231 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries to put himself in the Century Club for the second week in a row. Although Qua Tucker had both touchdowns for

Clarke Co. (0-1) 3, Flomaton (2-0) 2, Glencoe (2-0) 1, Lauderdale Co. (0-1) 1.

Class 2A

1. Fyffe (24) (1-0) 297 2. Lanett (1) (2-0) 222 3. Leroy (1-0) 170 4. Aliceville (0-1) 169 5. Elba (0-1) 147 6. LaFayette (1-1) 123 7. Luverne (1-0) 63 8. Tanner (1-1) 52 9. Goshen (1-0) 43 10. G.W. Long (0-1) 42 Others receiving votes: Sulligent (2-0) 27, Sand Rock (0-1) 19, Abbeville (1-0) 12, Cleveland (1-0) 9, Washington Co. (1-0) 6, Horseshoe Bend (1-0) 4, New Brockton (0-1) 4, Fayetteville (1-0) 3, West End (1-1) 3, Ider (1-0) 2, J.U. Blacksher (1-0) 2, Tarrant (0-1) 2, Thorsby (1-0) 2, Keith (1-1) 1, Sheffield (0-2) 1.

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the Dadeville Tigers in their win over Reeltown, it was actually Kadore Glenn who carried the

load. He finished with 103 yards on 19 carries for his first appearance in the Century Club.

Class 1A

1. Maplesville (25) (1-0) 300 2. Pickens Co. (1-0) 201 3. Brantley (1-0) 184 4. Addison (2-0) 166 5. Sweet Water (0-1) 152 6. Marengo (1-0) 101

7. Linden (0-1) 97 8. Georgiana (2-0) 57 9. Cedar Bluff (0-1) 46 10. Hackleburg (1-0) 32 Others receiving votes: Houston Co. (2-0) 28, Notasulga (1-1) 13, Isabella (1-0) 11, Decatur Heritage (1-0) 9, Wadley (1-0) 8, Brilliant (1-1) 7, Lynn (2-0) 5, Cherokee (2-0) 3, Meek (2-0) 2, Spring Garden (0-1) 2, Coosa Chr. (1-1) 1.

AISA

1. Autauga Acad. (24) (3-0) 297 2. Escambia Acad. (4-0) 219 3. Monroe Acad. (1) (3-0) 199 4. Bessemer Acad. (2-2) 166 5. Glenwood (2-1) 144 6. Chambers Acad. (2-0) 128 7. Pike Liberal (3-0) 117 8. Jackson Acad. 3-0) 59 9. South Choctaw Acad. (2-1) 50 10. Abbeville Chr. (1-2) 18 Others receiving votes: Lee-Scott Acad. (1-1) 10, Springwood (2-0) 6, Fort Dale Acad. (2-0) 4, Pickens Acad. (2-0) 4, Southern Acad, (0-2) 3, Lowndes Acad. (1-1) 1.

A REFUGE FOR THE HOMELESS

Also squeaking in was Central Coosa’s Donta Daniel, who gained 102 yards on 25 carries.

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ASSORTED GREAT GRAINS

POST CEREAL..................................13.5-16 OZ. BOX CASA NATURA PREMIUM

BATH TISSUE......................................4-ROLL PKG. ASSORTED KRAFT

2/$$ 2/

2

2/$$ 2/

3/$ 3/

KLEENEX

...................................68-160 CT.

ASSORTED

CLOROX BLEACH....................55-64 OZ. BTL.

5 DORITOS CHIPS 99¢ AQUAFINA WATER ASSORTED

32-CT. PKG.

2/$

8

ASSORTED

...................................

1

$ 99

CALIFORNIA RED OR GREEN SEEDLESS

GRAPES.......................... ..........................LB. LB. CINNAMON OR CARAMEL

APPLES..................... .....................EA. EA. BUTTER BLEND (6 OZ.), FARMERS GARDEN (9 OZ.) OR VEGGIE SPRING MIX (7 OZ.)

FRESH EXPRESS........... ...........BAG BAG RED RIPE GRAPE

TOMATOES................. .................PINT PINT

4

$ 199

2

1 89 ¢ 2/$ 4 $ 39 1

CALIFORNIA FRESH

CELERY

$ 39

1 $ 69 2/$ 6 2

LAY’S MULTIPACK CHIPS ..................................................... $ 99

24-PK., 1/2 LTR. BTLS.

3 2/$ 5

BANANAS LBS.

2/$

2/$

GOLDEN RIPE

BROWNIE MIX BETTY CROCKER COOKIE MIX

2/$$ 2/

LB.

Produce

ASSORTED VARIETIES BETTY CROCKER R

3/$

5 2/$ 4

SPAGHETTI OR THIN SPAGHETTI

2

RED WIENERS.................................12 OZ. PKG.

FRUIT SNACKS

12-OZ. BTLS.

$ 89

ZEIGLER

PEPSI & PEPSI PRODUCTS

3/$

LB.

PORK SAUSAGE.........................1-LB. PKG.

ASSORTED VARIETIES BETTY CROCKER

8 PACK

1

LB.

TENNESSEE PRIDE HOT OR MILD

12 PK., 12-OZ. CANS

PEPSI & DUCTS PEPSI PRODUCTS

$ 99

5

$ 77

3

ASSORTED VARIETIES TIES

EACH

ASSORTED A SSORTE VARIETIES

YOGURT TOTINO’S PIZZA ROL CHUNK CHEESE CHOBANI ROLL ROLLS MAYFIELD ICE CREAM 5.3 5 .3 O OZ. Z. 7-8 OZ. PKG.

2/$

17.4 - 19.8 OZ. PKG.

5 88

¢

48-OZ. PKG.

WE ACCEPT DISCOVER, MASTER CARD AND VISA. QUANTITY RIGHTS RESERVED. NONE SOLD TO DEALERS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT TYPOGRAPHICAL & PICTORIAL ERRORS.