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While it’s not on the official agenda, the Dadeville City Council may review a proposed ordinance that would ban men wearing their trousers below the waistline at its meeting tonight. Dubbed by some as the “Saggy Pants Ordinance,” the Dadeville City Council directed City Attorney Robin Reynolds to research and prepare a draft of an ordinance that would legally address the wearing of sagging pants at its Aug. 25 meeting. At that time, Dadeville Councilman Frank Goodman submitted the idea and the council asked that it be ready for tonight’s meeting. “We are going to see if we can do something about all the kids walking around with saggy pants,” Goodman said at the meeting on Aug. 25. Such ordinances are not new, as several communities See DADEVILLE, Page 5

Council to hear idea for signage Robinson to seek permission for ‘City of Champions’ sign placement By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

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Railroad Earth fiddler Tim Carbone and banjo player Andy Goessling play under the lights the band’s set Sunday at The Amp. Above, Richard, left, and his father Steve Forehand share the stage Sunday at The AMP. Richard is the lead guitarist for opening act The Vegabonds play .

Over the years Alexander City has had many athletic accomplishments. From multiple state championships at Benjamin Russell, to national titles for Central Alabama Community College and other crowns claimed by Laurel High School, plenty of hardware has been brought to the city. County Commissioner Steve Robinson has asked to address the Alexander City City Council tonight with an idea to mark those accomplishments so that all who enter the area can be reminded of the achievements. Robinson, who is also a member of the Alexander City School Board and an officer with the Alexander City Sports Foundation, will ask the council to consider allowing placement of “City of Champions” signage at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex and at the city limits entrances to Alexander City on highways 280, 22 and 63. There will be no cost to the city, as the signs and installation will be funded by the Alexander City Sports Foundation. Examples of the signs are expected to be presented at the meeting. The signs are just part of a council agenda that is packed with action items as well as community See COUNCIL, Page 9

Red Cross relies on United Way to help community By David Granger

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The American Red Cross of Central Alabama is responsible for American Red Cross’ efforts in 13 Alabama counties, including both Tallapoosa and Coosa. With such a wide area to serve, the Central Alabama chapter receives donations from four different local United Way offices. Included in those four is the Lake Martin Area United Way, which counts the American Red Cross of Central Alabama among the 26

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agencies it serves. According to Kelly Hodges, executive director of the American Red Cross of Central Alabama, approximately 45 percent of its budget comes from the four United Way offices. “All of our funding comes through the generosity of the com-

munities we serve, whether through the United Way or otherwise,” Hodges said. “What I’ve enjoyed most in my 24 years with Red Cross is giving a hand up every day to our community in need. And we’re only able to do that through See RED CROSS, Page 9

Fire department and school team for training in Reeltown By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

The Union and Reeltown Volunteer Fire Departments are hoping a new class at Reeltown High School leads to new cadets for their departments. “The idea came from the Union Fire Department,” Reeltown Fire Department Assistant Chief Pete Mastin said. “We are right here on the school’s campus, so there is no travel, and no school bus involved. We presented it to principal Tom Cocharan and he was excited about the addition to the health class.” “We wanted to show the students what all the fire department is about, not what they think it is about,” Union VFD EMS Officer Cecelia Johnson

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said. “All in an effort to see if it will help with recruiting volunteers, especially in the younger generation.” The students appear to be liking what they are doing in the class. “This is more in-depth,” student Jasmine Blackmon said. “This is more hands-on,” Reeltown student Cody Martin said. “In health, we talk about the body and its parts. Over here, we learn how to save people’s lives. We just got CPR certified last week.” The class is the first one on the way to becoming a firefighter or EMS. “At the end of the class, those who are 18 can take a test to become EMR certified,” Mastin said. “This course is mandatory before the fire fighter See TRAINING, Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: I am 44 and my husband of 20 years is 48. On a recent second honeymoon trip to Sweden, I became pregnant. We already have two beautiful, intelligent daughters, 17 and 14. One started university this fall while the other’s a high school sophomore. My problem is not so much the high-risk pregnancy, but rather that both of my girls strongly oppose the idea of us keeping the baby. Not only were they not thrilled when I broke the news to them, but they also cried. My younger daughter is now giving me the cold shoulder. She doesn’t like change and thinks having a sibling will disrupt our life. My older girl said she is glad she will be at the university so she won’t have to have anything to do with the baby. I am deeply hurt by their reactions. I need help to talk to them. Please give me some advice. -- EXPECTING IN CANADA DEAR EXPECTING: Far more

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important than how your immature and self-centered daughters feel about your pregnancy is how you and your husband feel about it. Teenagers don’t like to consider their parents as sexual beings, which may be part of the reason for their reaction. Not knowing your girls, I’m not sure what they need to hear other than you love them and hope at some point they will become mature enough to accept the situation. But do not allow them to put you on the defensive. You don’t owe them an apology. As a matter of fact, they owe you and their father one. DEAR ABBY: My mother-inlaw was in a car accident a few

Mrs. Flawdene Foy 1918-2015 Flawdene Thompson Foy, 97, of Alexander City, died peacefully at her home on Friday, September 4, 2015. Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 8 at 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Alexander City Cemetery with Dr. Todd Henderson of First United Methodist Church officiating. Mrs. Foy was born January 16, 1918 in Hackneyville, Alabama to Aldrich and Ada Thompson. She graduated from Hackneyville High

Clifford Otis Black, Jr. of Daviston was born on December 15, 1946, the son of Clifford O. Black, Sr. and Doris Smith Black. He was a member of Daviston Baptist Church. He was retired from Thompson TractorCaterpillar, first in field service, later as a Service Manager, and last as a Facility Manager at the Oxford Store. After retirement he dedicated much of his time as a volunteer fire fighter and first responder for the Daviston Volunteer Fire Department. In the last few years, Mr. Black was honored to serve his community as a Tallapoosa County Constable. He loved to be busy, especially with tractors and Caterpillar equipment.

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Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Bobbie Dean McDaniel Black of Daviston; his mother, Doris Black, one brother, Michael Black (wife, Joanne); daughter Natalie Haynes (husband, Joe); grandchildren, Emily Rasbury (husband, Mark) and Sabrina Wood (husband, Teron); great-grandchildren Mary Carol Rasbury, Rebecca and Katie Rasbury and Clark and Jenna Wood; brother-in-law Ralph McDaniel (wife, Janet); several nieces and nephews and Uncle Wilfred Allen Black. Mr. Black was preceded in death by his father, Clifford O. Black, Sr., and two brothers Bill Black and Tommy Black. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Daviston Baptist Church, with interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clifford “Cliff”

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ber of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. He and Mrs. Gilbert were the founders and hosts of Hallelujah Night for the community for many years. He worked for over forty years for Russell Corp and retired as the Lead Maintenance Technician. He enjoyed farming, gardening, cattle farming, and beekeeping. He received great joy from sharing the vegetables he grew. He was an active Mason for over 50 years and a member of the Ware Lodge in Alexander City. Mr. Jimmy dearly loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Geneva “Jackie” McCain Gilbert of Alexander City; grandchil-

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Mr. Stanley B. Tuck Funeral service for Mr. Stanley B. Tuck of Goodwater, Alabama will be Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Paradise Full Mission Gospel Worship Center at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Paradise Full Mission Gospel Worship Center Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The 25th annual Wiregrass Model Railroad Show and Sale will be Sept. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds south of Dothan. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under age 12. Vendors from throughout the southeast will have more than 100 tables of train - related merchandise for sale. Several large model railroad layouts will be running during the show. For more information call 334-790-6284.

September 8-10 COMMUNITY PRAISERS: You can sign up for the Regeneration Community Praisers’ 9th season Sept.8-10 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cooper Rec Center. There is a $10 registration fee that includes the dance and instructional material. The dance team is for young people ages 4 to 18 and adult women can join Mothers of Praise. The first practice is Sept. 15 For more information contact Kenyatta Simmons at kenyatta36426@ yahoo.com, Diane Deloney at 256-3074195 or Yvonne Burton at 205-753-0767 CHURCH REVIVAL: Rocky Mt. Baptist Church is hosting revival services Sept. 8-10 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Stanford Benson of First Baptist Rockford.

September 10 BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education will have a called board meeting with the second public budget hearing Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 a.m. ALZHEIMER’S GROUP: The next meeting of the local Alzheimer’s Group will be Sept. 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Martin Area United Way. The mission of this group is to improve the quality of life in the Lake Martin Community by providing resources to those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, to promote brain health, educate caregivers, offer hope, and enhance research and fundraising efforts of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) through affiliation with its member organization (AL/FL) toward the end of prevention and cure of Alzheimer’s Disease.

September 11 HOMECOMING PARADE: The Amelia Russell Library will have pompoms, tattoos, and eye black for those wanting to watch homecoming parade from the library lawn Sept. 11. The library is also giving away 2 tickets to the homecoming game against Eufaula. Must have a valid library card and register by liking the library on facebook or by visiting the library.

September 11-13 HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: The Benjamin Russell High School Class of 1985 is having a their 30 year reunion Sept. 11-13. For more information contact Jackie McKenzie Strong at For Heaven’s Sake Bookstore or Buffy at 256-750-0663.

September 12 DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE LUNCHEON: There will be a Alabama Democratic Education Luncheon Sept. 12 at noon at the Cooper Recreation Center. Guest speaker will be Felix Parker of the ADC in Montgomery. Donation is $7. For more information contact Alisa Norris at 256-329-8674 or 256-496-0189 or Nekeska Primes at 256-269-8482. GOSPEL SINGING: New Pine Grove Baptist Church is hosting a gospel singing Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. with HIghway 22 at its church on Whaley Ferry Road. A love offering will be taken. Come and receive a blesssing. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Church, 427 E. Church Street, will be hosting its monthly pancake breakfast on Sept. 12 from 6-10 a.m. Plates will be $6.00, and you may eat in or carry them with you. SINGING: God’s House in Hackneyville is hosting a singing Sept. 12 at 5 p.m. with the Dennis Family of Millbrook. Free refreshments afterwards.

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HAGGERTY REUNION: The Haggerty Reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 13 at Woods Presbyterian Church on Horseshoe Bend Road. We will meet and greet at 11 a.m. and serve lunch at noon. Bring your favorite dishes and pictures to share. For more info call Alicia at 256-825-6701. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bethel Baptist Church on Young’s Ferry Road in Jacksons Gap is hosting homecoming Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. All former members and friends are invited to felowship and worship with our church family. Fellowship Quartet will begin singing at 10 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Rev. Bill Middebrooks will bring the morning message. Everyone is encouraged to bring food or drink and enjoy our fellowship meal together after the morning message. MOVIE: Calvary Heights Baptist Church is having movie night, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. featuring the movie “Do You Believe.” Everyone is invited to attend. CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Rd.. 20 in Equality will be hosting homecoming services Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. USHER’S ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating Usher’s Anniversary Sept. 13 during the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Equality United Methodist Church will host its 128th homecoming Sept. 13 with a gospel singing at 10 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Following the service their will be an old-fashioned covereddish lunch in the fellowship hall. Dress is casual for the whole day.

September 14 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Soliders in Greasepaint: Entertaining with the USO” at the Sept. 14 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

September 14-16 CHURCH REVIVAL: Bethel Baptist Church is hosting a revival Sept. 14-16 at 6:30 p.m. nightly with Rev. Clinton Branch, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church. There will be a special singing each night. Rev. Carl Stokes is pastor.

Septemeber 15-17 CHURCH REVIVAL: The New Style Baptist Church on Coosa County Rd. 20 in Equality will be hosting revival services Sept. 15-17 at 7 p.m. nightly. Pastor Perry Fletcher from Brandon, MS will be the guest speaker.

September 17 AUTHOR VISIT: Dana Gynther will be at the Dadeville Public Library Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Gynther is the author of “The Woman in the Photograph: A tale about a young model in 1920s Paris.” Books will be available for purchase and Mrs. Gynther will be autographing her books.

September 18-20 ORCHID SHOW: The Alabama Orchid Society is having their 31st annual Orchid Show and Sale in the auditorium of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sept. 18 – 20. Free admission. Show times are Friday – Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for sales only, Saturday –Sept. 19 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with sales open at 10 a.m., show opens to public at Noon, Sunday – Sept. 20 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sales and show open at 11 a.m. Contact for more information at 205-447-5285 or www.facebook.com/ alabamaorchidsociety

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PATH Trash Walk is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 a,m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the top part of Strand Park in Alexander City to receive supplies and assignments. YARD SALE: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a church yard sale and raffle Sept. 19 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. The church is raffling off a 1998 Mercedes ML 320 for $10 donation. Proceeds from this event will go toward the church’s building expansion project. For more information call 256234-5513.

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September 26 CITY FEST: The Goodwater City Fest will be Sept. 26. All vendors, groups, soloists, rappers, and etc. are invited to attend and perform. For more information contact: Jessie Odum at 256-307-0147 or Brenda Simmons at 256-794-0727. BENCE FAMILY REUNION: The Bence Family Reunion will be Sept. 26 at Zion Hill Baptist Church on County Road 79. The reunion will begin around 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish for the noon meal.

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ment. No, not a regular session of the Alabama Legislature and, no, not a special session of the Alabama legislature. Tomorrow on Goat Hill, the Alabama Legislature begins its second special session of 2015. The reason? Legislators and Gov. Robert Bentley can’t agree on a General Fund budget for fiscal year 2016, which begins Oct. 1. On Thursday, Bentley released his call for the second special session. He asked the Legislature to consider three budget reform measures: transferring user tax revenue from the Education Trust Fund to the General Fund, unearmarking certain state taxes and amending the Education Trust Fund’s Rolling Reserve Act. Bentley’s call also included four revenue measures: amendment of the business privilege tax, increasing the cigarette tax, amending the individual income tax deduction for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and any other measures that will provide General Fund revenue. “This call is designed for the Legislature to solve the budget crisis that exists in the General Fund Budget,” Bentley said. “Over the last few months, I have met with House and Senate members to discuss options and ideas that would prevent devastating cuts to state services. I look forward to working with lawmakers over the next few weeks to bring about real change in the way we fund state government moving forward.” Already many legislators have voiced support for the cigarette tax and for ending the FICA deduction, but those two measures will only close a portion of the revenue gap that exists in the general fund. Other lawmakers continue to maintain their allegiance to pledges they have signed saying they will not vote for new taxes. We have no other choice but to have faith in those men and women that we have elected as our lawmakers and believe that they will act in the best interests of our state and find ways to fund an appropriate General Fund budget. But looking to our state’s future, it is imperative that they begin to search for ways to ensure longevity for our General Fund so that the rare occurrence about to take place in Montgomery becomes obsolete.

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eing out of town for work I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Dadeville communitarian Laeman Butcher this past June and at the time I had considered penning something with regard to his activities in Tallapoosa County. Alas, time came and passed and I never did. This past week I read the story of our Representative Mark Tuggle’s decision to not seek another term in the House chambers on Goat Hill and I mused to myself about commenting on his decision and ongoing time in Montgomery as well. Once more I declined to begin the writing process. Upon the last week of reflection on these two events, seemingly unrelated, I have decided to opine on observations I have made about people who choose to be involved in public or community life. I must confess that I did not know Laeman Butcher that well, but his reputation as a decent man far precedes his name. Conflict of interest: mostly in the form of positive anecdotes from my mother and especially my grandmother. The later being an adherent to the Book of James she would never say anything bad about anyone anyway, but that should help illustrate why the praise carries more weight. In any case what links these two events together is the commitment to public service. Laeman Butcher is probably most well-known county wide for his shepherding of the local Republican Party from

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backwater infancy to political ascendancy. As I mentioned earlier, this work should not define him, but it is not without risk to be involved in public affairs. It is far easier to rest on one’s laurels and do nothing. Something that takes even more fortitude in my opinion it to step forward in the agora and submit one’s ideas, and even more so one’s personal decisions, to public scrutiny. In my adult life of political rambling I have sojourned to many states and met many political officeholders. In that time I have come to respect people who choose to serve in political office much more so than I previously might have. Most politicians, as I believe of most people, are laudable persons. Mark Tuggle chose to enter the arena of ideas and deserves respect for that choice. That doesn’t mean that we the public have not and will not have disagreements with his policy positions, but as a spectator that doesn’t know him personally he seems to be a noble fellow. In any case, the slings and arrows of public life have a way of wearing even the most vigorous of people down. This isn’t to say that there are not crooks and thieves that

also choose to enter public life. I know a few of them as well. And as American citizens it is always important to call truth to power. There are always Elmer Gantrys in our midst who would say one thing and do another or use their office for the betterment of themselves or friends instead of the communities they purport to represent. These people earn the scorn they receive and I am happy when citizens refuse to grant them quarter as it is at that moment that I feel most free. And lobbyists? They are pretty much the low-down carpetbaggers we all believe them to be, a few excepted of course. That said, I would like to commend Laeman Butcher’s life of service in memoriam and commend Rep. Tuggle for choosing to serve. Life experiences and the untimely passing of my father have given me a perspective and a wisdom that I wish I had at 21 or 25. If I could offer any advice to comrade Tuggle for his remaining years in office, and indeed life, it would be this: Heed the advice of Polonious to his son Laertes and “to thine own self be true,” and remember to hug your family and thank God for fried chicken, potato salad, and Mama’s biscuits. Best of luck. Talmadge East is from Daviston and works in Alabama, West Virginia, and Virginia. He holds a degree in Political Science from Troy University and can be contacted at taleast@gmail.com

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Ranting and raving over today’s national events Dear Editor, Last week the Montgomery Advertiser had a number of articles that caught my eye. Naturally several were about Donald Trump. To be perfectly honest I do not like “The Donald.” To me he looks and sounds like Benito Mussolini with a poor hairpiece. But, it would be very foolish to completely dismiss some of his ideas. Yes, working class Americans are angry and are demanding change and Trump has appealed to this desire. On Wednesday the Advertiser reported a study that showed over 50 percent of recent immigrants are on some sort of welfare compared to 30 percent of Native Americans. Even worse is a comparison of immigrants with children – 76 percent of immigrants to 52 percent of Native Americans on welfare. I find these figures shocking and shameful. I think in a minority of these cases, laziness is the cause and in that case, it is not the responsibility of the American working class to care for the ills of the whole nation. In the last nine days four police officers have been killed. At the same time a black teenage worker at an Arby’s restaurant in Florida refused to serve a uniformed policewoman. Later he claimed it was just a joke. Right! I didn’t see a white mob trying to burn Arby’s down. Yes, cultural changes need to be made, but violence is not the solution. Recent news articles also report that Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders all call for reforming Wall Street and the Internal Revenue Service. Trump in particular calls for additional revision of many political laws and policies that penalized the working class or are just an unfair burden.

Now, I don’t believe that most Americans like Trump and don’t especially want him to be our President. About eight years ago a man named Obama ran for President on a platform of “change.” Maybe this is the time for Americans to demand “real change.” Personally I plan to support Ben Carson. I would also like to address the mess in Kentucky. Ms. Davis has every right to believe and support any religious beliefs she chooses, but as a paid public servant she is legally obligated to perform the duties of her office. If she can’t, then it is her legal and “moral” duty to resign. The last time I checked, America was still a nation of laws, not of men. A number of years ago, Muhammad Ali had the courage to stand up and fight against what he considered an unfair war. He went to jail rather than flee like a coward to Canada. Hillary Clinton continues to hide behind political clout and probably won’t even win her party’s nomination for President. Muhammad Ali won the respect and admiration of all Americans. I personally believe which camp you are in says a great deal about your character. On a final notice I am sick and tired of the Republican Party trying to use race and religion just as the Democrats use race and welfare to harvest political votes. America’s working and middle class deserve and demand change. We are mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. David French Alexander City

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Training one course.” The class is paying dividends for the department already. “We have two cadets between the Union and Reeltown departments in the class,” Johnson said. “We might have a third.” The class started at the beginning of the school year and finishes in December with another group of students walking to the Reeltown Fire Department in January. All in the effort to start a different class next school year.

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“We hope that we can start the fire fighting one class here next year,” Mastin said. Both Mastin and Johnson hope the effort encourages a younger generation of volunteers. “Traditionally, younger volunteers come from parents who are involved in volunteer departments,” Mastin said. “We have got to keep the interest going,” Johnson said. “We cannot do this forever. We want to get them interested while they are in

school. When they realize what it is, it spurs more interest but it goes both ways. They may discover it’s not for them.” The class is doing one thing for sure – training people to be able to help others even if they do not join the department or get certified. “The students, regardless of if they take the EMR test, will be better able to render aid until more trained help Cliff Williams / The Outook arrives.” Mastin said. “If anybody needs help, Reeltown student Cody Martin practices CPR Tuesday at the Reeltown Volunteer Fire we will be ready,” Martin Department. Martin is taking an EMR class in an elective slot at Reeltown High School

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across the state and nation have recently passed ordinances similar to the one floated in Dadeville. Georgia cities including Albany, Hampton and Hahira as well as Ocala, Florida and the Jefferson Davis Parish in Louisiana all have ordinances banning that look on the books. The fines for a violation range between $25 and $500 in those areas. In 2012, Alabama County Circuit 19 Judge John Bush sentenced a 20-year-old Autauga County man to three days in jail for appearing in court with sagging blue jeans that exposed his underwear, telling him, “You are in contempt of court because you showed your butt in court.” The Tallapoosa County Schools already addresses the issue by saying that all clothing be worn as intended by the manufacturer,” the code says. “Boys’ pants and/or blue jeans of a solid color shall be worn at the natural waistline. A properly fastened belt with shirt tucked in is required for all boys.” It seems like residents favor the ordinance. An online poll conducted by The Outlook showed that 65 percent of those responding said that saggy pants should be banned everywhere, not just in Dadeville. Residents in the street said much the same thing. “If they just make it a law and let it sit there then no, there ain’t no need for the law,” said Chris Smith, a Dadeville area resident of 46 years. “If they enforce, I’m for it.” The council is also expected to hear an update on the grant for the courthouse square project, consider an appointment for the mental health board and an appointment to the zoning board. Tonight’s meeting is set to begin at 5 p.m. at Dadeville City Hall.

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Red Cross our partnership with United Way.” Most people know Red Cross through its blood drives. But, according to Hodges, the agency does so much more. One of those services is Red Cross’ emergency efforts in the wake of a disaster, whether a local house fire or an EF5 tornado. “We’re ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to those disasters,” said Hodges. “Red Cross provides food, clothing, shelter and other immediate needs to those affected by whatever the disaster happens to be. We have wonderful volunteers who run our community action teams in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties.” The Central Alabama Red Cross, like Red Cross throughout the country, also works with our military, particularly with regard to emergency communications between troops –whether deployed stateside or abroad – and their families. Red Cross will also pay for any emergency travel, it needed. Hodges shared her personal knowledge of Red Cross’ emergency communications service. “It was 3:45 in the morning and I called a Red Cross worker,” Hodges said. “My husband was at a military class in Arizona and I told them I had an emergency, my husband was deployed stateside, my baby boy had apparently decided to come early and I needed for him to come home. “My son was born eight weeks premature and I ended up giving birth via Caesarean section at 4:02 in the afternoon and my husband drove into the hospital parking lot at 4 p.m.” Hodges said the military’s importance to Red Cross dates back to its founder, Clara Barton, who championed the Geneva Treaty (which called for international agreements to protect the sick and wounded during wartime without respect to nationality and for the formation of national societies to give aid voluntarily on a neutral basis) in the U.S. until President Chester Arthur signed it in 1882 and a few days later it was ratified by Congress, which gave American Red Cross its first charter in 1900. Other Red Cross programs which provide services to the military in the Central Alabama area include:  Providing counseling to military families when needed;  Partnering, along with Winn Dixie, for monthly birthday celebrations at Bill Nichols Veterans Home;  Totes for Hope, which provides totes filled with socks, razors, t-shirts and other essentials to veterans at Veterans’ Administration (VA) hospitals or veterans’ homes like Bill Nichols;

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 Holidays for Heroes, through which Red Cross provides holiday cards to veterans at Bill Nichols and other veterans’ homes in the Central Alabama Red Cross’ service area; and  Visits of appreciation for their service by the Central Alabama Red Cross’ service dog, Blue, to veterans’ homes in its area. One Red Cross program unique to Alabama is Project SHARE (Service to Help Alabamians with Relief on Energy), which provides emergency energy assistance to elderly and disabled Alabamians in peak winter and summer months. “Each year, we are allotted a certain amount of money to help people through Project SHARE,” Hodges said. “To qualify, you have to be 100 percent disabled, on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or 65 or older with a medical need. If you meet those requirements, we will help to ensure that your power will remain on at least for the period of assistance.” Hodges pointed out that if citizens in Tallapoosa County are in need of assistance with their power bills and do not qualify for aid through Project SHARE, the may qualify for aid through Tallapoosa Aid to People, which has an office in

the same building as the Central Alabama Red Cross at 807 Cherokee Road in Alexander City and has different qualifying criteria than Project SHARE. Other Red Cross services include health and safety classes and international relief. In addition to Tallapoosa and Coosa counties, American Red Cross of Central Alabama provides programs and services to the citizens in Autauga, Bullock, Chilton, Clay, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry and Wilcox counties. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., excluding holidays. For more information or assistance, please contact the American Red Cross of Central Alabama locally at 256-234-3291 or in Montgomery at 334-2603980. The Lake Martin Area United Way needs your support to reach its campaign goal and help the 26 agencies it supports, including the American Red Cross of Central Alabama. You can send your donation to Lake Martin Area United Way, P.O. Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011 or give at their office at 17-B Main Street in Alexander City. For more information, contact them at 256-3293600.

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requests. Also on the agenda is more action involving the city’s weed abatement ordinance. The council will consider declaring properties at 1725 Simpson St., 1968 West Pine St. and 1716 Smith Drive nuisances. The move will start the process of officially notifying the property owners and if the problems are not addressed, the city will arrange for the work to be done and bill the owners. A request by L.C. Russell for a business license for an operation called L.C. Lounge will also be presented. Supporting information lists the business as use of the old American Legion Building on North Central Avenue as a rental hall for groups and individuals to use for parties, reunions, and other gatherings. Also on the agenda are:  A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a grant agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation Alternative Program.  A resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation Inc. to hold the B.A.S.S. Nation Trail Qualifier scheduled

for Lake Martin in April 2016.  A resolution accepting the engineering estimate for lighting at the new soccer fields and amending the capital budget.  A resolution awarding the contract for purchasing a new ambulance as per Requisition No. 15-21 and amending the capital budget.  A request to address the council to waive busi+

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Generals look to topple Bulldogs in home opener By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

While Monday was a national holiday, it was back to work for the Horseshoe Bend Generals, as they began preparation for the LaFayette Bulldogs. The Generals (0-2, 0-1 Class 2A-Region 5) will have their home opener on Friday against the LaFayette Bulldogs (2-0, 1-0 Class 2A-Region 5) in a region contest. Jason Franklin, head coach of Horseshoe Bend, said the Generals will have to be on the lookout in Friday’s game for LaFayette’s dynamic quarterback Jatarvious Whitlow. “They’ve got the Whitlow kid at quarterback and he’s just a good athlete,” Franklin said. “He just makes things happen that most quarterbacks don’t. He has the ability to scramble and keep plays alive until something opens up. He’s a do-it-all player. He returns kicks, he returns punts and can make something happen in all phases. So, we’ve got to account for where Whitlow is going to be at all times during the game to contain him and make sure we can slow him down. “I don’t know if you can stop him, but you hope you can slow him down. That’s what we’re looking to do.” Franklin said the Generals are looking to carry over the improvement they displayed in last Friday’s 33-25 loss on the road against Lanett. He said the Generals will need to correct the mistakes to defeat a LaFayette team that’s fresh off a comeback win over the Reeltown Rebels. “The big thing for us today (Monday) with it being a holiday, we still wanted to come out and remphasize to the guys that if you play hard and you correct the mistakes, you’re not sitting 0-2 and you’re in a better position right now,” Franklin said. “We’ve got to correct the penalties, tackle better and do a better job of executing on our end. We can’t control what the other team is going to do, but we can control our execution and effort.” And with Friday being the home opener, Franklin said he expects the Generals to play with a lot of energy and effort. “I think our guys are going to be fine. We’ve made a lot of strides,” Franklin said. “I expect a bigger improvement this week and a good effort from our guys this week. I think there’s no question that when we take the field Friday night the guys are going to be fired up. We’ve been on the road for a couple of weeks now, and Kenneth Boone / The Outlook with this being the first home game it’ll be nice to get home and play in front of our home crowd and put on a Horseshoe Bend’s Caleb Bailey (12) dives forward as teammate Reuben Jackson (58) provides a block during last week’s game against Lanett. good show.”

Willow Point Golf Pro Matt Sheppard wins Dixie PGA Championship By Betsy Iler Tallapoosa Publishers

Strategy and maturity won the day Aug. 19 when Willow Point golf pro Matt Sheppard bested Ron Stromeyer 1 up to win this year’s Dixie PGA Nike Golf Match Play Championship on the Founders Course at Greystone. Sheppard was the 19th seed in the first round matches in April, but over the last few months, he has played his way to the final round with 20th seed Stromeyer. The two traded the lead throughout the day last month with Sheppard sinking a birdie for the point on the first hole and Stromeyer winning the second. The game grew more anxious after the seventh when Sheppard’s bogey put Stromeyer 2 up. “I was feeling deflated at that point. If you fall to 3 down, it can be hard to come back, so that was a little tough there,” Sheppard said. He gained one back with par on nine and birdied 11 to square the score. “That gave me a little breathing room, and we kind of went back and forth a little. On 14, a par 3, he hit a great shot, looked like 8 feet, and I thought he had a good chance. Then I hit a great shot inside of him. I made birdie, and he

did not. I birdied the following hole, so I was 1 up again,” he said. Though Stromeyer birdied 17 to even the score ahead of the final hole, Sheppard said he put strategy, maturity and experience to work to take the win. “I believe I’ve matured in that aspect. Seven years ago, I would have done exactly what he did,” Sheppard said. Stromeyer took a bold approach to the 18th hole, a par 5 at Indian Hills Country Club, hitting for the green despite a water hazard, and he landed badly. “I had a feeling he was going to go for it, so I played the smart way and laid up,” Sheppard said later. His strategy worked, as Sheppard’s third shot to the green landed about 15 feet from the hole and put pressure on Stromeyer who was short of the bunker. Stromeyer didn’t land the shot inside of Sheppard’s lie, and he missed the putt, leaving Sheppard to two-putt for the point. “Through experience, I’ve learned that going for it is not always the best play. You’ve got Kenneth Boone / The Outlook to be more strategic and think about the next Willow Point Golf Pro Matt Sheppard claimed the Dixie PGA Nike Golf shot,” Sheppard said. Match Play Championship on Aug. 19.

Rights and wrongs from the opening week of college football

ell, I am here to take my medicine. A man admits when he is wrong….. And so will I. However, it is a small, shallow person who pats himself on the back… And I will also do that. Therefore, below are the things I got wrong and right after college football’s first Saturday of 2015. 1. Wrong: Doubting Derrick Henry – It wasn’t so much that I doubted Henry is a good back; I doubted he was GREAT back. As Wisconsin will attest, Henry is indeed a great back. It wasn’t just his 13 carries for 147 yards and 3 TDs, either. His pass blocking and blitz pick-up was vastly improved from last year. In a league with the likes of Nick Chubb and Leonard Fournette, Henry made a case to be the best of the bunch. 2. Right: Doubting Adam Griffith – Griffith has a made-for-Hollywood heartwrenching story. I want him to succeed more than anyone.

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Unfortunately, he started 2015 with an 0-2 kicking performance from very makeable distances. Kickers can get the yips. Griffith is haunted by the infamous “Kick Six” against Auburn and also has a history of back issues. I have to wonder if he can get it all together and be the kicker Alabama fans hope. 3. Wrong: Roc Thomas will be Auburn’s feature back – Roc started the game (and still may become the runner I know he can be), but Peyton Barber stole the show for the Tigers. It isn’t Thomas’ fault he was injured, but now that Barber has shown glimpses of greatness, will Roc lose his starting gig? 4. Right: Texas is still bad –

It is going to be a long process to turn this program into a contender again. There is enough talent to win, but the winning attitude is missing. 5. Wrong: My deodorant would last up to 16 hours – Man, I was wayyyyyyy off here. 6. Right: Pumping the breaks on Jeremy Johnson – My gosh did Auburn fans laugh and laugh about the Jake Coker Heisman hype (that was started by absolutely NO ONE connected to Alabama, mind you) in 2014. But praise for the inexperienced Jeremy Johnson? Well, it was totally justified to purchase nonrefundable plane tickets to NYC in December for him apparently. All that being said, Johnson is still ubertalented and I am quite sure he will improve as the season goes along. His game against Louisville notwithstanding, I think Johnson is potentially a special player. Maybe his Saturday showing should be a lesson to us all for a guy to AT LEAST get a few starts under

his belt before predicting any Heisman Trophy hoisting. 7. Wrong: Praising JK Scott – “Robinson Jinx….. ENGAGED!” All summer have I waxed poetic about the adolescent-looking punter. I went so far as to say the Ray Guy Award will eventually be named the JK Scott Trophy. Scott unceremoniously rejected my praise with a pedestrian 36 yard per-punt average Saturday. Everyone is allowed a bad game or two, but I had already elevated Scott as Alabama’s Mount Olympus and I may have been a tad hasty. 8. Right: Texas A&M deserves the accolades – The question that lingered for me all summer was, “Why isn’t A&M ranked?” The pieces are all there for a good run form the Aggies and after destroying a PAC-12 power, Coach Sumlin may be making an SEC title run. 9. Wrong: Jake Coker – I saved the wrong-est for (second to) last. I had been off the Coker train for some time now. Despite my predictions, Coker

threw no picks. His short-tomid-range passing game was solid. He actually became more comfortable as the game wore on. He didn’t look like an All American, but he doesn’t have to. Coker did everything he needed to do to allow Alabama to win with ease. If he can keep up that type of performance, the Tide will most certainly be playing for a national title. 10. Right: Calvin Ridley is ‘Bama’s best WR – I took a flyer on this one and it paid off. Ridley didn’t lead the Tide in catches, yards receiving or TDs, but he looked the best in this kinda-writer’s opinion. In fact, if Jake Coker had appropriately led Ridley on a deep ball, the true freshman receiver would have led the Tide in the aforementioned categories. Ridley snatches the football out of mid-air like a seasoned vet. We will see a lot more of him soon. Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and president of the Lake Martin BAMA Club.