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New Site council hears from pharmacy owner By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

As the New Site Town Council continues to move forward in plans for bringing a health clinic to town, the council heard from the owner of a local drug store wanting to be a part of the facility when it opens. Brad Jackson with Jackson Drug in Alexander City went before the council to discuss how he would like to join in the partnership and open a pharmacy in the same building as the proposed clinic. “I have been around pharmacies my entire life,” Jackson said. “Everything seems like it will work well for all of us.” Mayor Phil Blasingame said he, Jackson and Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace met Friday to discuss See COUNCIL • Page 3

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The fall 2018 semester of Horizons Unlimited starts Monday, Sept. 10, giving its members another set of opportunities to hear from an exciting slate of speakers and learn more about a multitude of topics. “I feel we have an exceptionally good program lined up for this semester,” Beverly Thomas with Horizons Unlimited said. “This is the first time I can remember that all of our presenters are repeat presenters.” Despite a break in the semester on Oct. 8, the six speakers lined up for the fall semester will have a little something for everyone. • Sept. 10: Delores Hydock, “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” • Sept. 17: Susan Webb, “Noah See HORIZONS • Page 3

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The Middle Tallapoosa River Basin Clean Water Partnership is going away, but not the programs or the ideas it has created. The issue stems from a lack of funding from its parent organization, the Alabama Clean Water Partnership (ACWP). “ACWP has had funding issues for a couple years,” Sabrina Clark Wood said. “ADEM is not able to secure funding through other sources.” Since funding for the program at the local level depended on monies from both ADEM and the City of Alexander City, the executive committee decided to dissolve the local organization since it surpassed so many of the goals it established 20 years ago when it was formed. “The committee felt we had achieved our mission,” Wood said. “That we did not want any down time not serving the area to create a new organization. It would take a year to morph to a new organization.” Instead of creating a new organization to See PARTNERSHIP • Page 3

Alexander City native Kevin James releases Christian album By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A native of Tallapoosa County is making his presence known in the world of Christian music. Kevin James, from Alexander City, released his first-ever album, “It Was Worth It,” on Aug. 1. “It’s a Christian album, with a mix of Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music,” James said. “It’s basically just my story, my testimony I wanted to share. I sat down and wrote some of the songs based on my story and my experiences, and some of them were things that God spoke to me about.” Work on the album began in June 2017 and was recorded at Sound of Birmingham recording studio, according to James.

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“It Was Worth It” was selfpublished and made available to listeners not only in disc form, but also through streaming services like iTunes and Spotify. Throughout his time working in music, James said he has had experience in multiple musical genres, including working with marching bands and on soundtracks, but Christian music is by far his favorite genre to work with. After “It Was Worth It” was released, James said he has been hearing positive comments from those listening to his album. “I have heard people say they like it and that it touched them,” James said. In celebration of the album’s release, James took part in a special worship service at First Baptist Church of Alexander See ALBUM • Page 3

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Obituaries Mrs. Louqueta B. “Lou” Kennamer A Memorial Service for Mrs. Louqueta B. “Lou” Kennamer, 79, of Jacksonville, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at K.L. Brown Memory Chapel in Golden Springs. Reverend Buddy Nelson will officiate and a eulogy will be delivered by Dr. Bill Meehan. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Kennamer passed away on August 19, 2018 at her home. A native of Heflin, Lou graduated from Cleburne County High School. In Jacksonville, she established and operated

Lou’s Dress Shop, a very popular retail store for 33 years. She also made time to serve on the very first Calhoun County Economic Development Commission (EDC); the JSU International House Board, the Jacksonville Merchants’ Association, which she chaired; the JSU Visual Arts Society Board; and recently, the Board of Visitors for JSU’s College of Arts and Sciences. She greatly enjoyed reading and supported literacy efforts by donating to the Jacksonville Public Library. In addition to her love of gardening, Lou was an avid golfer until declining health prevented her from play. She participated in area tournaments, including winning the Sam

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Byrd Tournament twice. She was an accomplished pianist who loved to play for her personal enjoyment and the enjoyment of her friends. Since attending JSU as a student, Lou loved the university and show her love by contributing to various initiatives; she and her husband were recognized for their support of JSU by have a building named for them, the Bob and Lou Kennamer Hall. Mrs. Kennamer is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Grace Johnson Blanton. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bobby N. “Bob” Kennamer; a sister, Sue Walker and her husband, Johnny; brothers, Russell Blanton, Jr., and

his wife, Gayla, and Jessie Blanton; nieces and nephews, Johnny Grant Walker and his wife, April, Kennis Johnson and her husband, Ragan, Amber Jackson and her husband, Ryan, and John Blanton and his wife, Holly; several great nieces and nephews; and special cousins, Donald Cano, Monica Gardner, Alicia McNeill, and Rachel McNeill. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Lou Kennamer Memorial Fund at the JSU Foundation, Inc., Rock House, 700 Pelham Road North, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.klbrownfuneralhome. com.

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dren, Jessie, Nehemiah, Daniel and Lydia Hudson, Xvier and Silas Stokes, Danielle and Drew Collier and Isaac Stubs and Emma Paige, Jack Cannon and Nate and Carson Frey; sisters, Donna Hudson, Pam Hudson and Johnny York; brothers, Jimmy and Anita Hudson, Steve and Mary Orr and Kenny Hudson and his paw babies, C.J. and Bubba. He is preceded in death by his brother, Tim Hudson. Steve loved his family, dogs and friends and being a “Bamazion Boy.” His friends summed it up best by saying “He was the most loving, humble and kind person they ever knew and no one will ever replace him.” The family will receive friends Friday, August 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jeffcoat Funeral Home.

Mr. Steve Hudson, a resident of Red Hill, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the age of 61. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Refuge Baptist Church with Brother Jackie Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in Refuge Baptist Church Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Hudson is survived by his wife, Pelinda Evans Hudson; mother, Barbara Mason Kelley; father, Tobie Royce and Marilyn Hudson; children, Steven and Michelle Hudson, Jenifer Hudson and Josh Stokes, Michael Hudson, Andy “A.J.,” Carrie Collier, Heather Collier, Brian Richard, JP and Tamara Cannon and Mandy and Mark Frey; grandchil-

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maintain the partnershipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs, the decision was made to hand off the programs to established organizations, most of which were already involved in the partnership and its programs. Those organizations include the Extension Service, the USDA, the Forest Service, Tallapoosa County, the Tallapoosa County Sheriffs Department and the City of Alexander City. The Middle Tallapoosa River Basin Clean Water

Partnership will dissolve by the middle of October. It was a model for others in the state, both for what it has done to help the environment in a reactive mode when it was created and for its proactive education programs to help prevent future issues. One such program was the living streams program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We realized early on if we can get kids out from behind the desk out of the classroom, they learn more and retain

more,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t protect something you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate something if you never stepped foot in it. Living Streams was a big program for us to share with sixth graders.â&#x20AC;? Throw Away Days will now be handled by Tallapoosa County. The Drug Take Back program will be taken over by the Tallapoosa County Sheriffs Department and the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. Many of the school

Council where the project stood, believing everything was moving in the right direction. In addition to this, Blasingame said the newest design blueprints, as well as up-to-date costs for the project, will be brought before the council at the next meeting. According to these blueprints, the Jackson Drug in New Site will be approximately 1,200 square feet and include a drive thru. Jackson said the store will start with a standard opening inventory, but the stock can change based on the needs of those visiting the pharmacy. In emergency situations, should a certain drug not be in stock at the New Site store, it can be rushed up from the Alexander City store. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad we can all get together and see what the plan is,â&#x20AC;? councilman Michael East said. Councilman Toby Hanson added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it will all work well.â&#x20AC;? Along with hearing from Jackson, Blasingame said he spent a few minutes talking with Sen. Doug Jones at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s town hall event. Blasingame said Jones committed his support for the clinic project, as rural

activities are being handed over to the Extension Service. Living Streams will go to the conversation district and the Clean Community Partnership will go to Alexander City. While the programs the partnership help create will live on, Wood will miss working with the program and its partners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became a passion of mine,â&#x20AC;? Wood said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the river. I love the lake. It became a mission to leave it better than I found it.â&#x20AC;?

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healthcare is a key issue Jones ran for the Senate on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a lot of good things going on,â&#x20AC;? Blasingame said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think everybody is working together.â&#x20AC;? The recently received bids on the life safety electrical services project at the New Site Gym were reviewed by representatives from Gunn & Associates, with two of the four covering the entire process, while the other two bids jointly covered the entire project. With the lowest bid being $42,000, the council decided to table the matter again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we should table it until we know more about what the budget is going to be,â&#x20AC;? councilman Mickey Carter said. The New Site Town Council also addressed the following items: â&#x20AC;˘ Minutes from the Aug. 6 meeting were approved. â&#x20AC;˘ Blasingame said the first budget meeting had been held and a rough draft for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget had been laid out, but more specifics will be reviewed at a second budget meeting on Sept. 4. â&#x20AC;˘ Reviewing this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances, Blasingame

said the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revenues in both the general fund and the water fund were higher than what had been budgeted for last year. For the month of July, revenues exceeded expenses by just over $9,000 in the water fund, and the general fund saw revenue over expenses of approximately $12,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe we will finish the year out strong,â&#x20AC;? Blasingame said. â&#x20AC;˘ Police chief Philip Weddle said things were good overall. He also said the police department reached an agreement with the Tallapoosa County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department on covering football games. â&#x20AC;˘ Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy said things were going very well at the senior center, with the recent game night having been well received and 41 seniors looking forward to the upcoming trip to the Ark Encounter museum in Kentucky. â&#x20AC;˘ The council voted to move the funds remaining from the $6,000 donation given to the senior center by county commissioner John McKelvey from the general fund to the newly opened senior center checking account.

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â&#x20AC;˘ With people asking about online payments for their water bills, it was announced Town Clerk Shelia Fuller will be visiting with a couple of communities that have implemented this process to gather more information. â&#x20AC;˘ Blasingame said the bid advertising process for the project to upgrade the town water system is beginning, with all submitted bids to be opened on Sept. 17. â&#x20AC;˘ The council voted not to participate in the one-time bonus for retired town employees. â&#x20AC;˘ A motion was passed to move the first September meeting from Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, as town hall will be closed for Labor Day. â&#x20AC;˘ The council approved purchasing the material to construct one more horseshoe pit near the little league fields, while plans to construct a more permanent storage building near the fields were still moving forward. â&#x20AC;˘ It was announced Walgreens will be holding a flu shot clinic at town hall on Sept. 11. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 5 p.m.

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Webster, Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Forgotten Founding Father: More Than the Dictionaryâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Sept. 24: Ruth Cook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tearsâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 1: Terry Robbins, â&#x20AC;&#x153;George Jones: The Crown Prince of Country Musicâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 15: Dr. Mark Conversino, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Topic of the Dayâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Oct. 22: Nancy Anderson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The World of Childhood: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;To Kill a Mockingbird,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Kite Runnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Thomas said the group tries to have a good variety of speakers and topics covered over the course of a semester. Making sure the group not only has a range of subjects covered, but welcomes speakers who attendees will find interesting, Thomas said the group reaches out to its members to ask for suggestions and ideas on who they might like to see as a speaker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always like to start the fall with Delores Hydock if we can,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is always at the top of the chart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Air War College at Maxwell (Air Force Base) is represented regularly. If Dr. Conversino canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it, he always gives us a list of presenters to choose from in his stead. He always sends someone who is very knowledgeable and current on world events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Webb and Anderson are both certified as Road Scholars through the Alabama Humanities Foundation.â&#x20AC;? Thomas also wanted to express how fortunate the group was to have such a great working relationship with the Alexander City Board of Education. Thanks to this relationship, Horizons Unlimited holds its programs in the board room of the Board of Education building. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Board of Education is very gracious to allow us to use their facility,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. Members can register for the fall semester at the first session Sept. 10. Individual membership is $20 or $30 for a couple. All programs begin at 1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipate more people than last semester signing up for our program,â&#x20AC;? Thomas said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a good bit of enthusiasm for this. We are excited for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s series of programs.â&#x20AC;?

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City on Aug. 1. Since then, he has been involved in a number of special events throughout the county, including performing at the homecoming service of Perryville Baptist Church in New Site, the Barnyard Jamboree in Alexander City and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Young at Heartâ&#x20AC;? Concert at Union Methodist Church in Dadeville. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see people enjoy the music and to be able to get it out there where people can hear it,â&#x20AC;? James said. In the future, James said he would like to record more albums, including making one in a couple of years for his senior composition project at Samford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope it will continue as it has and get even better,â&#x20AC;? James said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dream is to make this my career. I think it could happen. Having the right people around me in my life, I think it could happen.â&#x20AC;? For more information about James and his music, to purchase a copy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Was Worth Itâ&#x20AC;? or to schedule James for a live event, his website is www. kevinajamesmusic.com.

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he year was 1968. The United States was embroiled in a war that was becoming more and more unpopular by the day. Protests were popping up across the country, and violence was a regular occurrence, from Chicago looking like a city under siege during the Democratic National Convention, Robert Kennedy being assassinated in Los Angeles and dozens of cities rioting after Martin Luther King, Jr. was gunned down in Memphis. Lyndon Johnson occupied the White House, but had lost a great deal of popularity over the situation in Vietnam. Move forward half a century, and little has changed. Donald Trump holds the presidency, but his administration has heavily polarized the country. American military forces are still stationed in Afghanistan, fighting an enemy as elusive as the Viet Cong while support for the ongoing conflict erodes at home. Antifa protestors have clashed with neo-Nazi groups and members of the alt-right in the streets. Despite the progress that has been made throughout the United States since the 1960s, we still have a long way to go as a country. Rather than find the things that unite us as one country, we have focused on the things that divide us, letting fear and hatred rule the day. This has to stop. America has always touted itself as a melting pot, where people of all different backgrounds unite to create something new and better. However, when we divide and segregate ourselves based on religion or political ideologies, we are no longer moving towards our ultimate goal of a more perfect union, but instead, we become a car spinning its tires and getting nowhere fast. As Abraham Lincoln said in 1858, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” If we continue to divide ourselves, we present ourselves as weak and indecisive, rather than strong and united. While we are facing many issues similar to what we had on our plate 50 years ago, we have to learn from what we have done wrong, find the things we got right and continue to move forward. We have to find what is good about every single one of us, latch on to it and run with it as far as we can. Only by working together, finding common ground and speaking as one voice united can we truly have the progress we all feel this country deserves.

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ecently, I wrote about Alfa’s influence in Alabama politics. In my Aug. 8 column, I said, the Alabama Farmers Federation still controls the Legislature. They use to play in the governor’s race. However, they got burned badly by Bob Riley when they helped him get elected and the first thing he did was stab them in the back. However, they have slipped around this year and will not only own the legislature, they will probably have a good friend in the governor’s office. The day before the primary, Kay Ivey was put on Jimmy Rane’s jet to fly around the state. Boarding with her was Beth Chapman, Alfa’s political consultant. The next night when she came off the platform after giving her appreciation speech, guess who was helping her off the stage and holding her arm so that she would not fall? Jimmy Parnell the Farmers Federation President. Well, I get a note from Debbee Hancock, an Ivey campaign spokesperson, yes, that is right, it is spelled Debbee. She informed me that Chapman was not actually on-board Jimmy Rane’s plane that day when they flew Kay around the state. I politely told her that in watching the television footage, it looked to me like Beth was in a finite group of people walking beside Kay to the plane. Even Brent Buchanan, the governor’s campaign manager, concurred with my assessment. He told me, “I was there with Beth and saw it on TV after. I totally see how you could have thought she was

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist headed to the plane when the governor exited that way.” I told young Debbee that I would clarify that Beth did not actually board the plane, it just looked like she did. However, I told them that they should not be so sensitive about or ashamed of the Farmers’ friendship. Also told them that they should have given them a place on the plane. Most people assume that the Farmers’ would be for the Republican nominee for governor. However, Debbee did not dispute the second part of my Aug. 8 comments where I said that Jimmy Parnell, like the gentleman that he is, was helping Kay off the stage the next night. I advised both Debbee and Brent that they really should not allow her to go out alone and be expected to maneuver stage steps. Recently, one of Kay’s people called me and told me I said Kay was senile. I told them that was a blasphemous lie. I said, “She just looked senile.” I appear on numerous radio talk shows and television stations around the state. I am getting up in age and sometimes I do not remember everything I say. I obviously have become quite uninhibited in my observations and ramblings. Walt Maddox has been doing his best to coax Kay’s folks into letting her debate. Folks, you can bet your bottom dollar,

Kay Ivey ain’t going to debate Walt Maddox. My observation is that Kay cannot debate. I do not believe that she has the stamina to physically stand up for an hour or two, much less answer questions. It would be political suicide for her handlers to put her in that trap. She would become befuddled and anxious. She would be prone to putting on a show worse than Big Jim Folsom’s appearance on TV in 1962. It would be a good show. All Kay has to do is run out the clock. She needs to continue to say nothing or do nothing. A Republican governor who looks elderly and has done nothing wrong ethically and who is enjoying the fruits of a great national recovery will beat a young, energetic, highly qualified candidate who is cognizant and well versed on the issues every day of the week and twice on Sunday in Alabama politics. Just the appearance on a debate stage would be dramatic. Alabamians do not care about a gubernatorial debate or for that matter they do not care much about who is governor. What they do care about is college football and it starts next week. It will occupy Alabamians for the next three months. The governor’s race will slide under the radar screen. 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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Reader: House 81 forum biased from the start Dear Editor, I did not get to attend the Young Professionals forum Thursday night between Democrat Jeremy Jeffcoat and Ed Oliver. The phone calls started the next day expressing the dissatisfaction on the way the forum was run. Before I start pointing out the problems I would like to say my opinion of the YP group has always been very high. The YPs do a lot of good for our community. What is disturbing is the left leaning political slant the forum took. From the first question it was obvious Jeremy Jeffcoat had the inside scoop on the questions. The problem with this situation is when you take an organization that should remain apolitical and politicize that organization you alienate a large

segment of your population base within the community. At that point you lose your effectiveness and your funding. Whoever decided taking the YPs down the Progressive Democrat Socialist path is wrong and should be replaced immediately. The good thing about the forum was even though the plan was to ambush Ed Oliver, Ed prevailed. When you have flown helicopters in the middle of the night through thunderstorms to deliver patients and save lives don’t much phase you. Ed Oliver is the most qualified candidate running for House 81. Woody Baird Alexander City De Opresso Liber

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CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alexander City Ministerial Association is sponsoring a city wide revival August 21 - 23 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 will be Pastor Alvin Williams at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church. Wednesday, August 22 will be Pastor Scott Railey at Campground United Methodist Church and Thursday, August 23 will be Pastor Rick Levell at Marshall Street Church of God. For more information contact Pastor Tony Harris at 256-794-2969.

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SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich. FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Living Waters Tabernacle Church is hosting a fellowship meeting August 25 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1348 Hillabee Street. DANCE: The Mellow Valley Community Center in Cragford is hosting an 80s Dance August 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to dress in 80s attire, dance and sing the night away. There will be a photo booth, 50/50 raffle and concessions. There is a $5 cover charge for this family event. For more information visit www.mellowvalleycc.com. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday August 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Sunday, August 26

CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming service Sunday, August 26 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and The Stones in concert. A love offering will be taken and a covered dish will be served at noon. Dr. Albert Pike is pastor. GUEST SPEAKER: Marshall Street Church is hosting special guest speaker Bro. Freddie Edwards, pastor of Sanctuary Church in Sylacauga 6 p.m. Sunday, August 26.

Monday, August 27

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: The Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic is hosting a free speech and language screening Monday, August 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haley Center at Auburn University. For more information call 334-8449600. MINISTERIAL MEETING: The Alexander City Ministerial Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 27 at the Family Worship Center.

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CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: The Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting its annual Campaign Kickoff for the 2019 Campaign Season on Tuesday, August 28 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College, Alex City Campus, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to join us for a light dinner as we announce our goal for the 2019 campaign season with River Bank & Trust as the pacesetter. Come learn more about United Way and the 28 agencies it supports. Items to fill Disaster Buckets for use in the community as the need arises will be accepted. Contact the United Way office at 256-329-3600 for a list of needed items.

Wednesday, August 29

GRIEF RECOVERY: Radney Funeral Home and Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Grief Recovery Support Group starting Wednesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. on the Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical. This is a 13-week program. For more information call 256-234-2455.

Saturday, September 1

CHRISTMAS ON THE GROUNDS: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting Christmas on the Grounds and more Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Christmas crafts, other arts and crafts, food and activities for children. FAMILY REUNION: The Harry family reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 1 at the New Site Town Hall. Bring a covered dish.

Sunday, September 2

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist is celebrating 15th anniversary of faithful service honoring Rev. and Sister Jimmy Thomas Sunday, September 2. Guest minister is Rev. Justin Freeman, pastor of New Canaan Baptist in Camp Hill.

Tuesday, September 4

USHER MEETING: Early Rose District Ushers will have a meeting 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 at the Early Rose District Center.

Saturday, September 8

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast Saturday, September 8 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry and costs $6 a plate.

Sunday, September 9

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting a homecoming celebration Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. with music by the Mike Lowery Trio and Rev. Leroy Shaw bringing the message. The church is located on Highway 259 in Equality.

Monday, September 10

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Tuesday, September 11

PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk, from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting in the parking lot of Benjamin Russell High School.

Thursday, September 13

DEMOCRAT RALLY: Walt Maddox, the Democrat nominee for governor, and other area candidates will speak at a Democrat rally at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13 at the Mill Two Eighty in Alexander City.

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will be presenting “George Jones: The Crown Prince of Country Music” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

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Tuesday, October 2

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department and the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the 35th National Night Out Tuesday, October 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strand Park. Officers from the Alexander City Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Fire Department along with first responders, churches and local government officials will have an opportunity to hand out safety information. There will be free hot dogs, a bounce house and slide, music, child i.d. kits, Sparky the Fire Dog, Scruff, Sponge Bob Square Pants and more. For more information contact Capt. James Orr with the Alexander City Police Department at 256-329-6772.

Monday, October 15

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be presenting to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, October 22

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Nancy Anderson will be presenting “The World of Childhood: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Kite Runner” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

October 15 - 16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

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Christmas on the Grounds in Equality is coming up W e all have our favorite care-givers. Many leave a lasting impression for doing the right thing to follow through with care like Dr. Sonny Odom did to save me in 1976. A very special birthday greeting to Dr. Sonny Odom celebrating a year of getting better today. Birthday greetings also go to William Thompson of Kellyton Aug. 24. Then on the 29th, my youngest grandson Jaxson Bartley Morgan will be 11 years old. I think he still lives in Opelika, but sadly we’ve not seen him since 2011. Aug. 30, Colton Wayne Wright on Coosa 4 is growing up fast and will be 17. Happy Birthday to all who have birthdays this week. Children who stay close to their families are lucky for

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all the experiences. I loved staying with my grandparents. Grandad would come home tired from his long day at work. I couldn’t wait to help him pull off his work boots, as if he couldn’t manage without me. My nanny made the best cup of tea and most delicious rice pudding. She also saved bits of lace, ribbon and fabric for me to make my dolls clothes. Could not take anything for those warmhearted memories. They make us what we are. The Chit-Chatters Ladies

Public Meetings • Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m. • Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday. • Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in

the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. • Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. • Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. • Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. • Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. • Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. • New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall.

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lunching group will be meeting Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Hog Rock BBQ on Highway 231 in Wetumpka. So, come on down and join these ladies, everyone is welcome, it’s friendly, and non-denominational. A house was just about completely burned right on Highway 9 at the north end of Nixburg. It was such a shock to ride by and see that because this modular home was just a few years old. I think the previous home on that site had also burned. Just hope there were no injuries. The Church in the Pines at Kowaliga for Aug. 26 from 9 - 9:45 a.m. will have guest speaker John Mann. He is a special favorite around these parts in Nixburg and Equality since he pastored locally. He retired from United Methodist

Church in Dadeville. “Christmas-on-the-Grounds” is coming early to Equality United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 1. This Arts and Crafts Festival will feature hand-made decorations by members of the church with proceeds going to benefit local community missions. Other vendors are welcome to participate, and may rent space for $35 and tables at $5 each by calling Mrs. Pat Hipp at 865-603-6127. Food will also be available, as well as a children’s playground, face painting and craft booth for the kids. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the church grounds at 281 Alabama Highway 259 in Equality. Mother Nature has been playing games with the weather reporters. Some days they get it

right and others are completely wrong. Guess we need to go outside and see what it feels and looks like to plan our days. I decided to put off doing laundry as it was supposed to rain for a whole week. The first day of this was a lovely bright sunny day. So, we can make hay while the sun shines. Stay hydrated as we look forward to celebrating Labor Day and some great grilled food. The weather of your heart determines the climate of your day. 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.

We were looking for eyes in the dark P eople have been missing my column and I truly appreciate that. It’s good to be missed. It’s better to be back. We’ve had a lot of things happen over the last six weeks, which should lead to numerous stories down the road, but I’ll start with this one. I told everyone that I’d try to be back this week, so here I am. Last year, we’d planned on moving into the Fuller family homeplace, known to us as “Terrapin Slide,” but that all changed when Lucy got pregnant. It was hard enough to satisfy her pregnancy cravings in OpelikaAuburn. It would have been impossible in the suburbs of Dadeville. The Slide needed some improvements, but we didn’t have any money. In other words, we didn’t do a lot. We did, however, do a lot with the little we had. There are still some holes along the side of the house that need to be fixed. It’s an old place, window air conditioning units and all, but I have never in my life felt more at home. My deceased father was actually born in the house. The house was empty for a few years following the deaths of my aunt and uncle, but it was surprisingly clean. We haven’t had too many issues with pests other than wasps and dirt-daubers out on the porch. There are some armadillos around the house too. We did catch a mouse in a trap early on. He had been stealing the dog food and paid the ultimate price. At least he ate well. We haven’t seen anything else, but the other night we heard

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something. Boy, did we hear something. I was lying in bed and was awakened by the ding of Lucy’s phone. “Did you hear that?,” she asked. “Yeah, it was your phone,” I said. “No, not that. That scratching sound. There! There it is again. It’s over there,” she frantically said, as she pointed to the other side of the bedroom. “It sounds like it was right behind us,” I replied. “Like right behind us in the window.” “No, it’s over there. Something is scratching around. What is it?” she asked. I didn’t know what it was, so I put my shoes on and grabbed a flashlight. I put my shoes on just in case I need to step on something. I didn’t want any unwanted critters running or sliding around the slide. After failing to find anything for several minutes, I climbed back into the bed. About three minutes later, it started moving around again. What was it? It sounded like it was scratching, so I thought it may have been a big ole rat. We leave the baby stroller on the porch throughout much of the day, so a rat snake could have very easily wrapped itself around it and came in when we brought it in for the night, but they don’t really scratch. We even thought about it being a ghost. My dad had a great sense of humor and there was a

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strange chill in the air. We didn’t know what it was. After a few minutes, I climbed back into bed. “There it is. I hear it again,” Lucy said. It was loud and close. This time it was over the in the corner. I walked around there with shoes on my feet and flashlight in hand. I was ready for battle. I didn’t see anything. Whatever it was, it was fast̽very fast. I looked behind everything but didn’t see a thing. “Get on the floor and look for eyes!” Lucy shouted from the comfort and safety of the bed. She was guarded by the dog and cat. They paid no attention to whatever the beast was. Perhaps they knew and were afraid. I don’t mind critters. I just don’t want one running around the house while I’m trying to sleep. Lucy and I were on edge. Our pressure was up. “You can’t see anything looking behind furniture. Get on the floor and look for eyes,” she said again. “I’m not getting on the floor! You get on the floor and look for eyes!” I fired back. “You’re aggravating the mess out of me,” she said. “Well, you’re aggravating the mess out of me, too!” I quietly yelled. I didn’t want to wake the baby. I finally got on the floor to look for eyes but after a few minutes, came up empty. There were no eyes to be seen. This was a crafty little critter, but I was going to get him. There was no doubt in my mind. I don’t quit. I once again crawled back into bed and seconds later, he was back, bigger and louder

than ever, and this time, he was right smack behind us. It was so close. I thought it may have been trying to get out of the window or something. I wasn’t sure, but I had to look. Three tours in Iraq and I’m good. Critter in the house and I freak out. Life is strange. I knew it was going to be either a 6-inch rat or a 6-foot rat snake. It had to be. What else could it have been? Maybe a big lizard. We have lots of those on the porch, too. Maybe it stole a ride on the stroller, too. Surely it wasn’t an armadillo. Very carefully and quietly, I rolled over, raised up, and stood on my knees. I leaned forward to look over the headboard with my flashlight and saw the culprit. Like a deer in the headlights, it was frozen. It didn’t move. Neither did I. I just looked. Amazed. “Oh, my goodness!” I said. “You’re not going to believe this.” “What? What is it?” Lucy asked. I started laughing. “It’s the dang air conditioner. It froze up. There’s a sheet of ice over it two inches thick,” I chuckled, before it made another loud and scratchy sound. Ice, ice, baby. We unplugged the unit and put a towel on the floor underneath it before laughing ourselves to sleep that night. With every story, there’s a lesson to be learned. We now bring the stroller in every night, just in case, and next time, I won’t look for eyes. I’ll look for ice. Fuller is a columnist for The Outlook.

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Employment Job Opportunities General Laborer -Light Machining -Metal Cutting -Some Welding -Miscellaneous Tasks Pay DOE & ability. Must be able to pass a drug test. Please call 256-234-6699

Residential Electricians and helpers needed Local Work Please send work experience/references to: bobclowdus@clowdus electric.com Call:256-596-0180 An opportunity for a young person to learn good trade

Reaching more than 22,000 households in Tallapoosa and Elmore counties The Dadeville Record

Job Opportunities Help wanted for screen print embroidery. Direct-to-garment printing and various other positions. FT/FT seasonal/PT seasonal positions available. Apply in person: 20975 Hwy 280 Unit 7. Located in Dadeville Shopping Center

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CDL Drivers NeededClass B license required. Sherman Ready Mix Call 205-368-3502 or come by 4837 Dadeville Road, Alex City

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Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required. Good MVR. NO LOCAL RUNS Call 1-800-328-3209

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An application provided by Human Resources must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application. Please visit www.pci-nsn.gov for more information or call 251-368-9136.

Roll Off Drivers Needed for our Alpine, AL location. Class A or B CDL is required along with one (1) \HDU RI YHULÂżDEOH HTXLYDOHQW commercial truck driving experience. Must have a valid and safe driving record. We offer competitive wages & a FRPSUHKHQVLYH EHQHÂżWV SDFNage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Short & Long 7HUP 'LVDELOLW\ 3DLG +ROLGD\V DQG 372 3OHDVH DSSO\ WKURXJK RXU ZHEVLWH DW www.wcawaste.com (2( 0 ) ' 9 DRIVERS Hanna Truck Lines is seeking Professional Flatbed Drivers. 53 cpm-No surprises: Starting pay (all miles): 51cpm, 52cpm at 6 months, 53cpm at 1 year. 100% Outbound loads Pre-loaded & Tarped. 75% Inbound No Tarp. Late Model Peterbilt Trucks. AirRide Trailers. Home weekends. Low cost BCBS Health/Dental Ins. 0DWFKLQJ . 4XDOLÂżFDWLRQV 18 months Class A CDL driving H[SHULHQFH ZLWK PRV Ă&#x20AC;DWEHG Applicants must meet all D.O.T. requirements. Contact recruiting at 1-800-634-7315 RU FRPH E\ +7/ RIÂżFH DW 1700 Boone Blvd, Northport. EOE

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Now Hiring for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions in the Alexander City Area. All Shifts Available. Overtime & some Saturdays may be required. Pay rates start at $9.00/hr & increase depending on the company. Your choice of two Health Insurance Plans available. Must pass drug screen & client background requirements. Apply in person at: 207 South Central Avenue Alexander City, AL 35010 or Online at www.asapply-ag.com

CARLISLE DRUG Taking applications for part-time positions Great for CAC or Southern Union Students Apply in person: 12 Main Street Alexander City 35010 No calls accepted! Construction company needing to hire painters/carpenters. Must have experience. Pay depends on experience. If seriously interested contact company owner 256-790-9796

We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com Maintenance Man Needed Must have own transportation & basic tools. Alex City area. 256-409-9110. Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

The Wetumpka Herald

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) Initial confusion leads to inspiration - if you can Ă&#x2026;ow with the moment. Optimism surrounds you, especially when you deal with others on an individual level. As a result, you gain insight. Reorganization could beneĂ&#x201E;t you and others. Tonight: Accept your role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A friend whispers some gossip in your ear. You might feel uneasy because of what you hear. Maintain your distance from this situation, and watch for the fallout. A loved one is likely to deliver a lot of goodwill and cheer. Tonight: Flex with the moment. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate being lectured, and today is no diÉ&#x2C6;erent. Use your imagination to enhance a situation involving a parent or respected elder. Your sense of humor often saves the day. Maintain a balanced perspective. Tonight: Time for some midweek fun. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You know what you want. Others see you as unavailable, because you are so focused on the results. A friend might decide that you are a grump! If he or she cops an attitude, make it OK. Let out your inner child. Tonight: Skip right over a power play. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You believe in the power of fun and relaxation. Toss in some romance, too. Your imagination could take over when eyeing a situation that might not be as interesting as you like. You come up with a concept that could alter your domestic life for the better. Another person might not agree. Tonight: Reorganize your schedule. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Open up and let a friend know how you feel. You could have a problem verbalizing your feelings. You might be shy, intimidated or overwhelmed by your emotions. Staying quiet might be comfortable, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not eÉ&#x2C6;ective. Tonight: Choose a favorite stress-buster.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your charm can make all the diÉ&#x2C6;erence in how your words are received. In fact, if you wanted to say something nasty, you could, as the person might not even realize the true essence of your words until later. Tonight: Know that you can get past a problem. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) How you handle a personal matter could deĂ&#x201E;ne your success. Keep a diÉ&#x2030;cult person talking until you see a way past the obstacle. Through your ingenuity, you have the ability to conjure up a solution. Do that, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel great. Tonight: Make fun plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will note a certain amount of instability around your Ă&#x201E;nances. If nothing else, your perspective could change. Your instincts lead you down a trail that might hold some positive events. You seem to know what is right for you. Tonight: Pay bills before deciding. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) All eyes seem Ă&#x201E;xated on you. Certainly, your magnetism draws othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention. One person, if not more, could be studying to see how you initiate an idea. Stay calm, and try to resist a feeling of wanting to push people away. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You instinctively know to take a back seat and not push yourself too hard. You could gain a lot of insight through this process. At times, you might want to interject yourself into a situation. Resist this urge, especially today. Tonight: Use your self-discipline. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You have the potential of energizing those around you, gaining their support and encouraging them to do what you feel is necessary. If you change your mind at the last minute, try not to cause a problem. Tonight: Allow yourself to be entertained.

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Micheline Defender Tires 215/60R16. 80K mile tires, only 40,000 miles on them, have been rotated every 3,000 miles. $200 Available Friday. 256-749-1644 HOMEMADE QUILTS Alabama & Auburn Or Variety of Pattern Quilts: Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin & Crib Call 256-234-4335 for more information.

Notices

Family Yard Sale 1124 Coley Creek Road, Alex City Saturday August 25th 7am-??? Rain or Shine!! Lots of Stuff Yard Sale 196 Lakeview Circle Alexander City Saturday Daylight until ? Fishing, hunting, tools, clothing, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clothing, too much to mention! Do you have available jobs? Call 256.277.4219 to let others know about job opportunities at your business.

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Automobiles 2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

Apartments NEW LISTING!!! For Sale 2005 Chrysler 300 Excellent conditions, 1 owner, well maintained and serviced, dark blue regspraggins@charter.net Call 256-794-5430 $4,800

Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410 Small Mini-house. Fully furnished. Nonsmoking. 256-794-2954

Houses For Rent Greenleaf Apartments Now have 1BR units available!! 256-794-2101

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Estate Sales 1951 Dobbs Road Alexander City, AL 35010 Friday, August 24th 1pm-6pm Saturday, August 25th 9am-4pm Sunday, August 26th 1pm-4pm Lots of Mid Century modern, leather sofa, and chairs, bedroom suites, many smalls. Nice clean home, smoke free

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Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂ¿FH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

HOUSE FOR RENT 802 North Bridge St. Wetumpka, AL 2 bedroom/1 bath, unfurnished, 150-foot backyard. No pets. 5 min to Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka. $400 month $400 deposit 973-768-7242 egeeter@aol.com 1 Bedroom $375 monthly $375 deposit CH&A NO PETS! (256)329-0870.

For Sale By Owner Two 2BR/1BA Homes on 6th Street near park 334-549-4951

Clean 2BR Furnished/Unfurnished. Good locale. Alex City. No pets. Lawn care provided $320+. 256-212-9858.

PRICE REDUCED!! For Sale: 2014 Nissan Altima S 2.5 4-door sedan. 83,150 miles. Excellent condition, well-maintained & serviced. Adult driven, never smoked in. Had spoiler on rear. Sharp-looking car. 32 average mpg/38 highway. Asking $7,999, will consider best offer. Call 334-283-2827. Leave name & number if no answer.

1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition. 146,000 miles $2,000.00 or obo. (205)475-3530 ,

Boats & Watercraft

Class C Motor Home 2008 Winnebago Outlook 29B Ford E-450, 6.8L V10 Double-slide, queen bed 4KW Generator. Sleeps 6. 30K miles. Entertainment Center. Classic Motor Home $39,000 (256)329-5179

Services Appliance Service

Homes for Rent: Newsite: 3 bed, 2 bath $650/month Dadeville: 3 bed, 1 bath $600/month Call 256.825.2532

FOR SALE by owner. 2BR/1.5BA, 2SHQ Ã&#x20AC;RRUSODQ DF 1BR guesthouse. 5HDG\ IRU PRYH LQ 6LJQ RQ $/ +Z\ PL VRXWK RI 'DGHYLOOH &DOO *HRUJH

Manufactured Homes For Rent For Rent 2 and 3BR, 1 and 2BA. 4073 Whaley Ferry Road Alexander City. Rent starting at $325.00 with deposit. No pets. Please, call 334-745-7367.

Quail Run Apartments 32 Quail Run Drive Tallassee, AL 36078 1BR/1BA $475 800 sq.ft. 2BR/1BA $520 925sq.ft 3BR/2BA $595 1200sq.ft. 2IÂ¿FH +RXUV 0RQGD\ )ULGD\

Resort and Vacation Rentals Cabin in the Woods Atop Lookout Mountain 1 mile from Mentone Village. $300 for four nights. Accommodates four people. (205)903-4223

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Sailboat, Aqua Cat 12.5 Catamaran, Extra sail, trailer, 4 life vests, 2 paddles, used for years on Lake Martin Asking $450 Call: 334-272-9396 or 334-301-1810 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK Â¿QGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423

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Caregiving Caregiver Services Dependable retired RN looking to take care of your loved one Please call: (256) 786-1013

Lawn Care & Landscaping Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department August 20

â&#x20AC;˘ Sarah Elizabeth Brown, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ April Dawn Dye, 34, of Goodwater was arrested for theft of property. â&#x20AC;˘ Nicholas Austin Thomas, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported on Highway 63 North. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on S Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported on Oak Hill Drive. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City.

August 19

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â&#x20AC;˘ Roderick Dewayne Johnson, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. â&#x20AC;˘ Nora Lee Weise, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and domestic violence. â&#x20AC;˘ Assault was reported on D Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of a controlled substance was reported on D Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported on Semmes Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported on Springhill Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Rabbit Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Disorderly conduct was

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HEALTH/BEAUTY ATTENTION: VIAGRA and Cialis Users! A cheaper alternative to high drugstore prices! 50 Pill Special- $99 + FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. Call Now: 1-855-382-4115 DO YOU use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea? Get your FDA approved CPAP machine and supplies at little or no cost! Free sleep supplement and sleep guide include! Call 1-866-676-1814! OXYGEN - ANYTIME. $Q\ZKHUH 1R WDQNV WR UHÂżOO No deliveries. The all-new Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! Free info kit: 1-844-264-9500. STRUGGLING WITH Drugs and Alcohol? Addicted to Pills? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 1-888-362-4708

reported on J Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Using false identity to obstruct justice and fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Discharging a firearm into an occupied building was reported in Alexander City.

August 18

â&#x20AC;˘ Richard Anthoney Williams, 53, of Alexander City was arrested for domestic violence.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Vincequella Cortest Johnson, 45, of Jacksons Gap was arrested for possession of marijuana, illegal possession of a firearm by an addict and illegal possession of prescription drugs. â&#x20AC;˘ Jermey Clayton Maske, 36, of Alexander City

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Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed on November 8, 2006 by William Ratliff and Heather H Ratliff, a married couple, originally in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and recorded in Book 2006 at Page 2090 on December 1, 2006, in the 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Shapiro and Ingle, L.L.P., as counsel for Mortgagee or Transferee and under and by virtue of power of sale contained in the said mortgage will, on September 13, 2018, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in front of the main entrance of the Tallapoosa County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Dadeville, during the legal hours of sale, the following real estate situated in TallC

was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Eric Laâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;June Harrison, 18, of Alexander City was arrested for theft. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported on J Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Two counts of domestic violence was reported on J Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Interference with a domestic violence emergercy call was reported on Lonesome Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported on Walton Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Failure to pay for

gasoline was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Attempting to elude and reckless endangerment was reported on Tallapoosa Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana and illegal possession of prescription drugs was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal trespass was reported on Scott Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Burglary and theft was reported on Ellen Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Unlawful breaking and entering and criminal mischief was reported on Lindsey Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported on 10th Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief and

criminal trespass was reported on Robinhood Drive.

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â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Walker Road in Camp Hill filed a report for reckless endangerment. â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Highway 50 in Camp Hill was arrested for failure to appear on two outstanding child support warrants.

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apoosa County, Alabama, to wit: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the intersection of Semmes Street and Houston Street in the City of Alexander City, Alabama, running North along Houston Street a distance of 588 feet to a rock wall on the North side of the Kelly property which is the beginning corner of the property herein described; from this point run East along the north side of the Kelly property 200 feet to an iron stake; thence North 75 feet to a stake; thence West 200 feet to the East side of Houston Street; thence South along Houston Street 75 feet to the Point of Beginning, in the City of Alexander City, Alabama. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 434 Houston St, Alexander City, AL 35010. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Furthermore, the property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS, WHERE IS. Neither the mortgagee, QRU WKH RIÂżFHUV GLUHFWRUV DWtorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of the mortgagee make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition, including those suggested by Code of Ala. (1975) Â§ 35-4-271, expressly are disclaimed. This sale is subject to all prior liens and encumbrances and unpaid taxes and assessments including any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars and no/100 ($5,000.00) in certiÂżHG RU FDVK IXQGV DW WKH WLPH and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by close of business on the next business day thereafter DW WKH /DZ 2IÂżFH RI 6KDSLUR and Ingle, LLP at the address indicated below. Shapiro and Ingle, LLP reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder, or to reschedule the sale, should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. Alabama law gives some per-

sons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and its successors and assigns, Mortgagee or Transferee

utes East a distance of 112.3 feet to a corner; thence run South 50 degrees 53 minutes West a distance of 150.5 feet to a corner on 13th Avenue; thence run Northerly along said East right of way line a distance of 101.33 feet to the Point of Beginning. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage as well as expenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and H[FHSWLRQV UHĂ&#x20AC;HFWHG LQ WKH mortgage and those contained in the records of the RIÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI 3URbate of the County where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to condition, title, use and/ or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand DolODUV LQ FHUWLÂżHG funds made payable to Stephens Millirons, P.C. at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price PXVW EH SDLG LQ FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV by noon on the second business day following the sale DW WKH ODZ ÂżUP RI 6WHSKHQV Millirons, P.C. at 120 Seven Cedars Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35802. Stephens Millirons, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. The United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture, Mortgagee

SHAPIRO AND INGLE, LLP, 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28216, 704-333-8107/ 17013986, Attorneys for Mortgagee or Transferee Alexander City Outlook: Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2018 FC/RATILIFF, W. PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated October 10, 1985, executed by James F. Deason and Evelyn I. Deason, husband and wife, to the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, which mortgage was recorded on October 10, 1985, in Recorded Card No. 031863, of the mortgage UHFRUGV LQ WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and was subsequently assumed by Terri Renea Kizziah, notice is hereby given that pursuant to law and the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned will sell at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Main entrance to the Tallapoosa County Courthouse at Dadeville, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on October 2, 2018, the following described real estate, situated in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot 2 of Block A of R.G. Maynard Subdivision in Section 26, Township 23 North, Range 21 East, in Alexander City, Alabama, and further described as follows: Begin at a point where the East right of way line of 13th Avenue intersects the South line of Alabama Highway Number 22 right of way; thence South 28 degrees 25 minutes East along said 13th Avenue a distance of 98.99 feet to the point of beginning of land herein described; thence run North 47 degrees 34 minutes East a distance of 154.8 feet to a corner; thence run South 28 degrees 25 minf

Robert J. Wermuth/cls, Stephens Millirons, P.C., P.O. Box 307, Huntsville, Alabama 35804, Attorney for Mortgagee Alexander City Outlook: Aug. 8, 15 and 22, 2018 FC/DEASON, J.

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HBS ready for upcoming season Emily Rasbury taking over as girls head coach for Generals By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Now in its second year as a program, Horseshoe Bend is getting ready to embark on another cross country season, kicking the year off in style by running in Montevallo’s Twilight Under the Lights run Friday evening. The Generals are preparing for their first season under new head coach Emily Rasbury, who is heading up the girls program, while HBS Principal James Aulner will be in charge of the boys. But really, they’re all one big team.

“We do all of our practicing together,” Rasbury said. “We’ve talked a lot about warmups and good stretching. One of the things we did at the beginning of workouts this summer was give them a running log, a food log, a water log and a sleep log. All of that is vital to your health and vital to a running program.” Rasbury herself was not an athlete growing up. She never played a team sport. But when she was 37 years old, she decided to give running a try. Although she doesn’t consider herself a runner, she calls herself a “run-atter.”

“I’m not ffast,” she h said id with a laugh. “I have it on my bucket list to do a halfmarathon, but that might stay there. I do a lot of 5Ks, and a lot of the local races that I run, Dr. Larry Tuggle is in them. One of my personal problems as a runner is I start too fast and I give up toward the end. “But during those local races, I see Dr. Larry Tuggle, who is in his 80s, trucking along, and I know he’s going to set my pace. And I want these kids to see a good role model — people like that have

paid attention to nutrition and exercise, and they’re still at it.” Rasbury also said one of the important things to her while coaching cross country is, because she’s a teacher first, she wants to bring athletic opportunities to kids who may not otherwise have them. “There are kids who maybe don’t fit on your typical sports team who can excel in cross country,” Rasbury said. “One of the big things that I talk to my kids about early on is running is something that you can get a scholarship for, but more than that, running is something that, if you keep it up, you can do for the rest of your life.” This year, Horseshoe Bend has yet another young squad. Gavin Brazzell, who is now a freshman, did not come out for

the team after qualifying for state a year ago; he elected to stick with football. But there are several runners for whom Rasbury has high expectations. The only two seniors are Baylor Turner and Zach McCormack, and six of the team members are seventh- or eighth-graders. “We have one guy, Brady Patterson, who is in his first year at Horseshoe Bend,” Rasbury said. “When I was talking to his momma about joining the team, she told me one day he ran six miles — just for fun.” Most of Horseshoe Bend’s schedule is invitationals on the road, but the Generals are hosting a pair of dual meets with county rival Dadeville. They’ll host the Tigers on Sept. 7 and Sept. 26.

Why did Auburn schedule Washington to open the season?

uburn wrapped ANDY up the “camp” portion GRAHAM of fall practice Columnist this week and will now turn its full attention to game planning for Washington. In 10 short days, the Tigers will square off against the Huskies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. I’m sure a number of our friends from the Northwest will make the trip, but it should be a very partisan crowd for the orange and blue. The Associated Press released its preseason poll earlier this week which confirms next Saturday’s grudge match will be a Top 10 tussle. The “experts” have tabbed Washington as the No. 6 team in the country, while Auburn comes in at No. 9. A few people have asked me over the last couple of weeks why the Tigers would schedule such a difficult opponent. It’s actually a pretty good question. Let’s discuss it for a minute and see if we can come up with a decent answer. Obviously, Auburn and every other SEC team plays a 12-game schedule that includes eight conference games. That leaves four nonconference games every year that each individual team fills out at its own discretion. Auburn has always scheduled difficult non-conference opponents dating back as long as I can remember. The Tigers had a rivalry with Florida State for quite a few years in the 1980s and early ’90s. It wasn’t like this every year, but Pat Dye and his national title deserving 1983 team played an incredibly brutal schedule. It played only conference games back then, but it also played No. 3 Texas, Florida State, Georgia Tech and No. 7 Maryland (led by Boomer Esiason). Big-time schools simply like to play big-time competition. Of course, the Tigers didn’t play any of those teams to start the year. Times have certainly changed and we have a totally different system for determining the national champion. Since the inception of the playoff, the committee has repeatedly stated strength of schedule is a major factor when determining the playoff participants. This is obviously meant to encourage highly ranked matchups between non-conference opponents. In fairness, it does give the committee a better evaluation to see teams of equal competition play each other. It also makes for much better TV which makes networks and advertisers happy and, in turn, makes everybody happy when the checks start cashing. The recent trend of playing highly touted, neutral site, non-conference games to open the season is a fad. Auburn will play Oregon in Arlington to open the season in 2019 then play North Carolina in Atlanta in 2020. Then, it’s back to home and home series with a number of Power Five opponents like Penn State, Cal, Baylor and UCLA. Auburn has played 18 non-conference games against Power Five teams since 2000. The Tigers are 8-10 in those matchups. Nine of them have been in the first game of the year. They are 4-5 in those matchups. If the Tigers can beat the No. 6 Huskies, it should be a very impressive win to the playoff committee and give Auburn great national publicity and perception. If they lose to the Huskies, it vastly reduces their margin for error, but it doesn’t hurt them if they take care of business in the SEC. In the end, that’s why you schedule Washington to start the season. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for The Outlook.

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Once again, Lizi Arbogast and Scott Hardy will host Inside the Lines Live, a pregame show every Friday night on The Outlook Facebook page. Inside the Lines Live was an award-winning program last season.

It’s finally time for football season We’re embarking on my second football season as sports editor of The Outlook, and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited. That first year at a new job is all about getting your feet wet — starting to understand what readers are looking for, becoming familiar with area coaches and learning about each local team. Although I still don’t know if I’d call myself an expert because there’s always more to learn, I’d say I have a pretty good handle on what’s what here in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. I think I understand this community and just how important sports, especially football season, is to people in it. I have a great working relationship with our area coaches and am blessed to have five men who have been so supportive with everything I’ve asked (maybe demanded) of them throughout the season. That’s why I’m hoping I’ll be able to bring you even better coverage than last year, and it all begins today. Once again, Scott Hardy and I will be hosting a pair of weekly shows, Inside the Lines and Inside the Lines Live. The first, a preview show of each local

game, premiers today, while we’ll have two Live shows this week — one at Dadeville versus Horseshoe Bend and one at Benjamin Russell versus Beauregard. Those will begin at 6 p.m. every Friday night, and sometimes Thursday, on The Outlook Facebook page. During the live show especially, we’ll be open to answering viewers’ questions and we’ll be hosting an interview segment where we’ll bring in a special guest most weeks. We’ll also be re-introducing the 2-Minute Drill, which will be live on Facebook every Friday night, giving you a quick rundown of scores and highlights from around the area. It’ll hopefully entice you to pick up a copy of Sports Extra, our special section in every Saturday edition. Sports Extra is Alabama’s biggest weekly high school football edition. Also, this year, I invite you to play along with our Weekend Football Forecast to see if you can beat some of the experts around the area. In addition to our usual suspects, one of this year’s prognosticators will be Santana Wood, our fantastic design editor,

who knows more behind the scenes than you might expect. The Weekend Football Forecast will also feature one of my favorite segments of the football season, our Pet Pick of the Week. We’re once again teaming up with Lake Martin Animal Shelter to bring you a weekly dose of cuteness mixed with football predictions; what more do you need? Finally, if you want to know what’s going on more around the area, check out TPI Games to Watch, which will feature the best games from our area as well as from the Wetumpka and Tallassee areas. Clearly it’s bound to be another insanely busy football season, but we at The Outlook are diving right in and hope you will too. As always, I’m happy to hear suggestions, answer questions and listen to story ideas. Reach me via email (lizi.arbogast@ alexcityoutlook.com); on Twitter (@liziarbogast) or on Facebook. Or, find me on the sidelines. I’m always happy to talk football. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is now accepting entries through October 31, 2018. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Alabama Tourism Department and the Alabama Bicentennial Commission. The photo contest is open to state residents and visitors alike, but qualifying photos must have been taken in Alabama. Contest coordinator Kim Nix said a new category connects the

celebration of statehood to the photo contest, which is in its 14th year. “We added an Alabama Bicentennial category this year. Photos in this category could include historical parks, forts, lighthouses, battlefields or archeological sites. Those are just some examples—it’s a broad category. “Our other new category this year is Waterfalls. It’s been such a popular subject for photos in previous contests that we decided to make it a focal point this year,” she said. “Ultimately, our goal is to encourage residents

and visitors to explore Alabama’s outdoor spaces and document them through photography.” The contest is open to adults and youth. A total of 10 photos per person may be entered in the following categories: Alabama Bicentennial; Birds of a Feather; Bugs and Butterflies; Coastal Life; Cold-blooded Critters; Nature-Based Recreation; Shoots and Roots; State Park Adventures; Sweet Home Alabama; Watchable Wildlife; Waterfalls; and Young Photographer. Category explanations and additional entry information may be found

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ASSORTED AS S SO S RTED PUREX 2X LIQUID

TOSTITOS STITOS SC CHIPS HIPS (11-OZ. BAG) OR LAY’S (9-10 OZ. BAG)

$ 88 88

LE T TUCE

5 2/$ 6 4/$ 10

DETERGENT DE ETERGENT..................................50-OZ. BTL.

2/$

CHIPS IPS..... .......................................................... ......................................................EACH 6 PK. COKE KE &

5 COKE PRODUCTS PRODU UCTS............................ 1/2 LTR. BTLS.

PIGGLY WIGGLY

99 ¢ 69 $ 29 1 $ 29 1

FRESH

CHARCOAL C HARCOAL.................................6.62 LB. BAG

2 TR COKE 2-LTR. CO & COKE PRODUCTSS 3/$

LB.

TOMATOES...................LLB.B. FRESH CUCUMBERS OR

DIP-STYLE P-STYL ST TY

2 $ 99 1 $ 89 1

$ 49

PIGG PI PIGGLY GGLY LY WIGGLY WIG IGGL GLY Y MILD MILD & HOT HOT PORK POR ORK K

PIGGLY WIGGLY PORK

P GLY WIGGLY PIGGLY

(10 10 OZ.) OZ.

LB.

LLB. B.

ROLL SAUSAGE....................16 OZ.

P PIGGLY LY Y WIGGLY STEAK

PIGGLY WIGGLY

COKE C OKE KE & COKE COKE PRODUCTS PR PROD RODUCTS

3/$

$ 99

VALUE VA LUE PACK

$ 19

BRYAN MEAT BOLOGNA OGNA REG.. & THICK SLICED OR

USDA INSPECTED INSPE E FRESH CUT ST. LOUIS STYLE PORK RIBS

LLB. B.

$ 99

VALUE PACK

(3 3 SLABS PER BAG) BAG

CCHERRY, CH ERRY, BLUEBERRY, PEACH ACH O OR APPLE

$ 29 EACH

ASSORTED

4-PACK BISCUITS STRING CHEESE P PIGGLY IG GGLY GLY Y WIGGLY WI WIG GG GLLY Y PIES PIE PIES BL BLUE BEL BELL LL SHERBET SHEERBE RBE 10 COUNT

$ 79

12-OZ. PKG. 12-

2/$

27-OZ. 27 OZ. P PKG.

$ 29

QUART

2/$

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