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MEETINGS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING DATE CHANGED

 The date of the July meeting of the Tallapoosa County Commissioners has been changed. The commissioners will meet Monday, July 20 at 9 a.m. in the ground floor boardroom of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville. The meeting had originally been scheduled for July 13 but due to other commitments, some commissioners would have been unable to attend at that time.  The Alexander City City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom at the old city hall.  The Camp Hill Town Council will meet Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at town hall.

County school board votes to put aide facing sex charges on administrative leave for now By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

To the rescue

Matthew Stivers, above left, and Michael Putters practice bringing up an uninjured patient up the rock face at Patriot Point Thursday while Wayne Hubbard brings a patient to the top in a rescue basket. The fire fighters are in a week-long class for the rope portion of becoming a rescue technician. Look for a story in The Weekend Outlook on how to join the Alexander City Fire and Rescue.

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Saturday, July 18 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Miss Sun Festival Pageants - BRHS Auditorium 8 p.m. Glow in the Dark 5K - Strand Park

Sunday, July 19 5-7 p.m. Sun Festival Block Party - Strand Park

Monday, July 20 6:05 a.m. Pie in the Sky Treasure Hunt 7 a.m.-Dusk Hittin’ the Links - Lakewinds Golf Course 9 a.m KidsFest Tumble Fun Top Flight Gymnastics 9 a.m.-noon Hanging at the Home - Area Nursing Homes 5:30 p.m. Dawg-Gawn Good Parade - Strand Park 7-9 p.m. Good Old Days in the Park - Strand Park

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Creek Indians appealing to public for their offer to bail out state By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

Do the right thing. No, it’s not a Spike Lee Joint. It’s the message of the new commercial and recent full-page newspaper ad from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians urging citizens to contact Gov. Robert Bentley and their legislators and voice their support for the Poarch Band’s offer of $250 million to fix the state’s general fund crisis in exchange for table games and gaming exclusivity in Alabama. “Our state is in an economic crisis,” said Robert McGhee, the treasurer and gov-

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At a specially called meeting, the Tallapoosa County School Board voted unanimously Thursday morning to place a longtime Tallapoosa County Schools employee on administrative leave with pay after allegations that he had sex with a student. After some discussion, the board voted 5-0 to place Jerel Crayton, 36, of Jacksons Gap on paid administrative leave “pending adjudication of the underlying criminal charges.” In addition, Crayton must turn in his keys to Dadeville Elementary School, is not permitted on any Tallapoosa County Schools property and may not contact any staff, students or parents of students within the system, according to the certified letter mailed to Crayton Thursday to notify him of the board’s action. Crayton was arrested on Monday and charged with one count of a school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with

Despite issues that prevented the Alexander City City Council from scheduling a work session on pay increases and restructuring in the public works department, the council may take some action Monday. City Clerk Harriett Scott confirmed Thursday that no work session has been scheduled as originally planned before the regular meeting of the city council, set for Monday. The agenda for Monday night’s meeting will not be finalized until late Friday afternoon, but Scott said Thursday that pay increases would be included under old business. At its last meeting, the council rejected salary increases for Mayor Charles See AGENDA, Page 7

ernmental relations adviser for the Poarch Band. “Our tribe is willing and able to help solve the immediate deficit and help protect jobs and essential services that Alabama families depend on. We are hopeful that the governor and the state will partner with us for the common good of Alabamians.” In its efforts to move Alabamians and legislators to support a compact between the Poarch Band and the state, the tribe has purchased air time in all major Alabama markets for a one-minute commercial and the full-page newspaper advertisements in approximately 75 newspapers in the state. The television ad features individuals from all walks of life bemoaning the state’s

general-fund crisis and lauding the Poarch Creeks’ acumen with the operation of gaming facilities. At the end of the spot, the viewer is urged to contact the governor and his or her legislators in support of the compact. In the Montgomery area, the ad’s placement includes spots during local evening and late-night newscasts. The Alabama Press Association estimates that the Poarch Band’s two early-July newspaper buys for its full-page ad each enabled delivery of the ad to more than 700,000 homes with an estimated readership of well over one million Alabamians. See DEAL, Page 7

Horseshoe Bend students garner national awards Staff Report The Outlook

Members of Horseshoe Bend High School’s chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) were among more than 8,000 student leaders who attended the organization’s National Leadership Conference July 6-9 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The conference provided opportunities for students and advisers to come together for fun and to listen to inspiring speakers, as well as to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents and explore career pathSubmitted / The Outlook ways. Horseshoe Bend FCCLA students recently travelled to The theme of this year’s Washington D.C. for the national convention. In addition conference was “Together We Are Healthy” and attendees to receiving awards, the students got to meet Senator See AWARDS, Page 7 Richard Shelby and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers. Now Playing:

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Correction In a story in Thrusday’s Outlook, The date of the Sun Festival Glow Run was incorrectly stated. The correct date for the Glow Run is Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m. at Strand Park.

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend, “Derek,” for four years. After a night of emotion-filled discussion, he asked me to marry him. I said yes, but it has always been a difficult idea for me to wrap my head around. I’m turning 21 and although that may be old enough for some people to get married and have kids, it scares the heck out of me. I love Derek and I want to marry him one day. He assured me we could stay “engaged” for a few years, but it still makes me uneasy. We don’t have a ring yet, and we agreed we wouldn’t tell our families until we get one. It doesn’t feel real because there’s no ring and no one knows -- could that be why I’m so nervous? I need a second opinion and some advice on whether to wait to tell anyone or tell people now. -- COLD FEET DEAR COLD FEET: An engagement with no ring and no announcement hardly seems like an engagement at all. That’s why you and

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Derek should rethink making any announcements until you BOTH feel ready to take such a big step. When the time is right, the idea of marriage and children will make you feel happy, not frightened. Frankly, I think your fears may be well founded because you have had little life experience -- and once the ball starts rolling, stopping it may be complicated. That’s why you and Derek should remain in a holding pattern until you are more confident about what you want to do. DEAR ABBY: Although I am not considered bad looking, I’m not extremely beautiful either. Guys find my friends prettier than me. For a few years I have been

DEAR ABBY: My father had a son with a woman while he was dating my mother. Mom made Dad choose between her and his son. He chose Mom, and has had no contact with the boy. Dad doesn’t want to interfere with his now-grown son’s life. I, on the other hand, would

love to reach out and meet my half-brother. Would it be overstepping boundaries if I do this? -- SOMEONE’S SIBLING IN MICHIGAN DEAR SOMEONE’S SIBLING: I’d be curious to know how you became aware of your half-brother’s existence, because I’ll bet the topic wasn’t discussed in your home. While I might have no objection to you reaching out to your half-sibling -- because I am not emotionally involved -- your mother will feel betrayed and angry. If you decide to move forward, be prepared. TO MY MUSLIM READERS: It is time for the breaking of the Ramadan fast. Happy Eid al-Fitr, everyone. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby. com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

D.A.R.E. still seeking golf tourney sponsors By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

The Alexander City Police Department and the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area are looking for players and sponsors for their fund-raising golf tournament, set to take place Thursday, July 30 at Lakewinds Golf Course. All of the money raised will help fund the Alexander City Police Department’s D.A.R.E. program and the Boys and Girls Club, said Cpl. Marcus Billups of the Alexander City Police Department. “United Way provides a very large portion of our funding,” Billups said. “But we don’t want to be solely dependent on that. We’ll have lunch provided and we’ll make sure there are plenty of drinks. We definitely want to keep everybody hydrated.”

Summer Food Service Program Haven Chapel United Methodist Church is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Meals will be provided on site from June 8- July 17 at the church, located at 185 Royston Street, Dadeville. Breakfast is from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Ongoing Events BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: Summer Programs for the Boys and Girls Program will take place from June 8 until July 31.

Billups said those who wish to play or sponsor a team need to sign up by July 21. The different levels of golfer sponsorship are:  Classic Sponsor: Entry and lunch for a single player, $65;  Bronze Sponsor: Entry and lunch for one team of four players, $260;  Silver Sponsor: Banner recognition, entry and lunch for one team of four players, $300;  Gold Sponsor: Sign recognition on two holes, banner recognition, lunch, company name and logo included on printed materials, entry and lunch for one team of four players, $375; and  Platinum Sponsor: Sign recognition on two holes, banner recognition, lunch, company name and logo included on printed materials, entry and lunch for two teams, a total of

The teen center will also be open. For more information please call the administrative office at (256)234-4757. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33

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mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail. com or at 256-234-2528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177.

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The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will be having a book sale on July 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardback books can be purchased for $1, paperbacks for 50 cents and a bag of books for $5. Baked goods will also be available.

July 18 THE DIPLOMATS: The Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment and Education is hosting The Diplomats and The Kellys July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free. Concessions open at 5 p.m. For more information go to weogufkacenter.org or call Melvin Palmer at 256-245-8885 or Margaret Thornton at 256-234-2186. BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will be having a book sale on July 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hardback books can be purchased for $1, paperbacks for 50 cents and a bag of books for $5. Baked goods will also be available. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church is hosting its 108th Anniversary Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor John Billups from The Rock Tabernacle in Talladega. NIGHT OF PRAISE: Victory Family Worship Center and Highland Records present a Night of Praise and Worship (A Live Recording) July 18 at 5 p.m. at the Caldwell Center in Goodwater. Featuring The Holloway and Drakes Singers, Unity Singers (Opelika), Macedonia Male Chorus (Five Points), Wilson Brothers, Donna Chapman, Jermaine Chatmon, In Your Town and many more. TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves in Millerville is hosting a Trade Day July 18 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hotdogs, school shirts, homemade crafts, coin collectors, toys, antiques, clothes and booths for you to rent for $10. Veterans room opens at 9 a.m. Something for everyone. ANNIVERSARY: Heaven’s Sake Christian Bookstore is celebrating its 15th anniversary July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 140 Calhoun Street.

July 19 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Hatchett Springs Baptist Church on County Road 111 in Goodwater will celebrate its anniversary July 19 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Demerits Griffin is pastor. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is celebrating its 135th Anniversary Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Guest minister Rev. Tracy Burton. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Emerson Ware. CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Hope Baptist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Featured singers will be Willing Vessels and Forgiven Heart. There will be a covered dish lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Lou Ann Fuller at 256-3292510. TALLAPOOSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The quarterly meeting of the Tallapoosee Historical Society will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 19 at the Dadeville Presbyterian Church. Dr. Cyrus Dawsey will speak about his book, “The Confederados: Old South Immigrants in Brazil.” The public is invited. SINGING: The Oak Chapel Baptist Church is hosting a singing with Gospel Duet July 19 at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served after. The church is five and half miles north of Goodwater on Highway 9. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, July 19 at 2:30 p.m.

July 20 BOARD MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will hold its Quarterly Board Meeting on Monday, July 20, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center located on the Central Alabama Community College Campus.

July 20-22 REVIVAL SERVICES: Haven Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting revival services July 20-22 at 6:30 p.m.

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Fellowship Baptist Church in Buttston is hosting a Blast to the Past Vacation Bible School July 20-25 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for toddlers through teens. A meal will be provided. The church is located at the corner of Buttston and Denver Roads.

July 21 SENIORX PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The Area Agency on Aging will be assisting seniors through the Alabama SenioRx Prescription Assistance program July 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior Activity Building at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. Please bring a list of medications and proof of income. For more information contact 1-800-361-1636. A VERY RICH WOMAN: Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will present a comedy in three acts at the CACC HEA Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at A Second Act, Wine Emporium, the MainStreet office, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Karen Jennings’ office at 124 Calhoun Street. Tickets also are available at www.brownpapertickets.com (search for A Very Rich Woman) and from ACT II board members and play cast members. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Come dressed as your favorite hero to the costume party at the Dadeville Public Library July 21 at 3:30 p.m. The event is part of the Summer Reading Program. TCERA MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Education Retirees Association is meeting Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Schools Board of Education. The program is “PEEHIP” Insurance. Please bring school supplies.

July 23 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Starshine Faces will be at Mamie’s Children’s Library July 23 at 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading Program.

July 24 GOSPEL SINGING: Bay Pine Baptist Church is hosting Brian Free and Assurance July 24 at 7 p.m. A love offering will be taken. A VERY RICH WOMAN: Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will present a comedy in three acts at the CACC HEA Auditorium at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at A Second Act, Wine Emporium, the MainStreet office, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Karen Jennings’ office at 124 Calhoun Street. Tickets also are available at www.brownpapertickets.com (search for A Very Rich Woman) and from ACT II board members and play cast members.

July 25 GOSPEL ANNIVERSARY: The Taylor Family Gospel Singers will be celebrating 22 years Saturday, July 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Centerview Baptist Church in Camp Hill. BETTS REUNION: The Betts Family Reunion will be July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sportplex Cabin. BENEFIT: Lyndell Maxwell is hosting a benefit for Rev. Lawrence Maxwell July 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at Passion Church on Highway 63. FUN N’ SUN: Trinity United Methodist Church, next to Russell Medical Center is hosting a Fun n’ Sun event for children entering the sixth grade and younger. A water slide, water games , face painting, crafts and free hot dogs for kids. Wear a swim suit, bring a towel and join the fun. Rain date August 1. YOUTH FOOTBALL REGISTRATION: Horseshoe Bend Youth Football/Cheer Registration will be at the New Site Recreation Park. The registration fee is $75.00 per child. Please bring a copy of birth certificate and your child to be fitted for uniform. BACK TO SCHOOL JAMBOREE: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Back to School Jamboree July 25 at 2 p.m. Dr. Larry DiCiara will speak and school supplies will be given out.

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Springs Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will celebrate Homecoming July 26 starting at 10 a.m. Rev. Jamey Williams will bring the message and dinner will be at noon followed by some good gospel singing by the Fellowship Quartet. Everyone is encouraged to come and help us celebrate. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Goodwater is celebrating its 126th Anniversary Sunday, July 26, at 3 p.m. Rev. Melvin Ervin is the pastor. Guest speaker will be Rev. Richard Taylor of New Style Missionary Baptist Church of Nixburg. A VERY RICH WOMAN: Alexander City Theatre II (ACT II) will present a comedy in three acts at the CACC HEA Auditorium at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at A Second Act, Wine Emporium, the MainStreet office, Alexander City Chamber of Commerce and Karen Jennings’ office at 124 Calhoun Street. Tickets also are available at www.brownpapertickets.com (search for A Very Rich Woman) and from ACT II board members and play cast members.

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July 26-29 REVIVAL SERVICES: Kellyton Baptist Church will be hosting revival services July 26-29 with different speakers at each service. Sunday morning service will be at 11 a.m. and Sunday thru Wednesday night services at 6 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting G-Force Vacation Bible School July 26-29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for 2 and half to 12 year olds. The church is located at 3997 Hillabee Road, Highway 22.

July 28, 29, 30 REVIVAL SERVICES: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church on County Road 22 in Waverly is hosting Revival Services July 28-30 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guests speakers are Rev. Darrell Jordan on July 28, Rev. Jerry Dowdell on July 29 and Rev. Jimmy Thomas on July 30.

July 30 - August 21 SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: The Wetumpka Depot Players are presenting Smoke on the Mountain July 30,31, August 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and August 2 and 9 at 2 p.m.

July 31 RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Lake Martin Home Health “Get Spotted & Win” Relay for Life Event will hold a special event on July 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 854 Airport Drive in Alexander City. LMHH and Kowaliga Country 97.5 have teamed up with “Relay for Life” to help fight cancer. Firetruck BBQ will be on site from 11-6. Kowaliga Country will be there live to announce the winners – grand prize of $5,000, second $2,000 and third a Yeti cooler. The grand prize ticket will be selected by Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson. For more information contact Jaime Billups by email at jbillups@lakemartinhospital.com or call 256-397-1440.

August 1 CLASS REUNION: Attention BRHS Class of 1980: We have set Aug. 1 as the date for our 35th Class Reunion. The reunion will be at Queen’s Attic in Alexander City. Registration will start at 6:15 p.m. If you have received your form and information sheet and are attending the reunion please fill it out and return it along with your payment no later than July 1. If you will be unable to attend the reunion please fill out the information sheet and return it to us so we can include you in our 35-Year Reunion Class Booklet. The cost of the reunion is $60 per couple and $35 per single. If you have not received a form, please contact one of the following classmates and we will get you one. Julie Daugherty Blankenship 256-749-4129, Angie Still Strickland 256-234-3911, Pam Jowers Keel 256-596-2335.

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eadlines in The Outlook this week again drew attention to an alleged case of animal abuse and neglect that left three pets dead and several others in danger. Stories like this are not new but, according to reports, 52-year-old Linda Stewart was arrested after financial issues and “unforeseen circumstances” resulted in dogs, a cat, a rabbit, a frog and two lizards were left without the essentials of life. The woman is now facing 12 felony counts of animal cruelty, plus two other misdemeanor charges. The sad part is that this didn’t have to happen. Life has dealt everyone setbacks, but even in these tough times help is available, especially for animals in potential crisis. If there is one thing that our area has proven time and time again it’s that people who live here are giving and will do all they can to help those in need. Sometimes you just have to swallow pride, raise your hand and ask for help. It’s far better to ask friends, family or neighbors for help than to do nothing, jeopardize the lives of dependent animals and risk the kind of trouble this woman is facing now. Alexander City Animal Control Officer Ken Vernon said it best. “All they got to do is call and say they can’t take care of their animals, and we will assist in any way that we can,” Vernon said. “There’s no excuse for it, just no excuse for it whatsoever.” There are some heroes in this case. The neighbors who witnessed the conditions and stood up and called authorities and the caring officers who responded deserve recognition for their role in rendering aid to these animals. In this case, most of the animals will recover. The legal system will determine Stewart’s fate. It is our hope that a lesson can be learned so that people will seek help in the future before the conditions that pets live in become dangerous.

t is time we regain control over our food. In the height of the technological era we find ourselves more dislocated from food than ever before. We are surrounded by a young generation that has the world at its fingertips. The news, weather, maps, video games, sports and global affairs can be retrieved within seconds; yet when asked how, when or where their dinner was grown you are given a blank stare in return. But, what if that could change? Despite the tightening grip technology has on our youth, there are people committed to growing produce and raising livestock on the local scale. A new breed of farmer is emerging from this ever-paperless world and while we are few, we are determined to provide those answers to our communities. Motivated by the joy of feeding others, local farmers work hard to supply their communities with fresh, nutritious products whose quality can neither be rivaled by food shipped across the country nor by food shipped from overseas. There are people all over the state that dedicate their lives to raising good food. And, by participating in the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign in your area, you are directly making a difference by supporting their efforts.

ASHLEY HOPPERS Guest Columnist

Purchasing food from either a farmer’s market or from a store that has the distinctive “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” label means that you are not only supporting a local grower, but you are also investing in your community’s local economy. Furthermore, local food tastes better! Anyone who has tasted a tomato grown from their backyard knows that is true. Food with the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” marker is fresher because it was grown in close proximity to you. Local food is also more environmentally friendly than largescale commercial products because local farms produce far less pollutants than do their heavily industrialized rivals. You can visit Alexander City’s MainStreet Farmer’s Market on Saturday from 7 until 11 in the morning. There, you can meet the person who grew your food, and ask them questions regarding how, when and where it was grown. The time to regain control over our food is now. Make the choice today and show your support of the “Buy

Fresh, Buy Local” initiative by coming out one Saturday morning and buying your produce from a local grower. Most farmers love people and are delighted to answer your questions. I hope to see you soon! Promotion of the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” initiative is a part of PATH Lake Martin’s Wellness Program for this summer. We intend to engage the community with today’s understanding of good nutrition, and stress the importance of incorporating locally grown produce into your diet via the promotion of the Farmer’s Market, locally grown produce and the school and PATH Community gardens. We are organizing a number of activities as part of this program, the centerpiece of which is the “Getting on the PATH” Sun Festival program featuring a Junior Chef Farm to Plate Cook-off and a Wellness Fair which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on July 25 in downtown Alex City. Please, let us know if you would like to get involved with the PATH Community Garden or to schedule a fun, educational program with a youth group at the garden. Ashley Hoppers is the horticulturist and farm manager at New Water Farms and volunteer for PATH Lake Martin.

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Be aware and take precautions to boat safely to protect you and others Dear Editor, The senseless tragedy of June 19 involving the collision between a bass boat and a pontoon boat was more than likely avoidable. Being an ex deputy sheriff and a current officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary I know that most fatal boating accidents are caused by either alcohol or speed that is unsafe for conditions. At the time this accident occurred the conditions on the lake were near zero visibility and when conditions are such that you can’t see where you are going the common sense action would be to slow way down. Since I have lived on Lake Martin for over 6 years I can attest to the fact that boaters constantly boat at an unsafe speed at night as well as during inclement weather. Times of greatly reduced vis-

ibility is not the time to go across the lake with wide open throttle as many boaters do. Since there are many various types of boats on the lake such as sailboats, pontoon boats, bass boats, ski boats, jet skis, jon boats, kayaks, canoes, row boats, etc., we must all pay attention to our surroundings and boat responsibly with respect for all other boaters. We must always operate our boat at a safe speed or there will be many more tragedies such as the one on June 19. Be aware and boat safely. Burt Hill Communications Staff Officer West Point Flotilla Coast Guard Auxiliary

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Awards were challenged to explore the fitness of body, mind and spirit that is a product of healthy attitudes and habits and pursue whole health through the conference’s great learning and networking opportunities. In addition to the many learning and networking experiences offered at the conference, more than 30 Family and Consumer Sciences related events, also known as STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) events were offered, providing competitions in such areas as Culinary Arts, Knowledge Bowl, Career Investigation, and Fashion Construction for more than 4,000 event participants.

Deal Talk about a compact between the state and the Poarch Band initially surfaced during the 2014 gubernatorial campaign. After Bentley’s Democratic rival Parker Griffith supported the idea, Bentley told a Birmingham radio host it would be among the options for solving the state’s general fund crisis that he would consider. “When I get all the recommendations ... which will include a lottery, which will include a compact with the Poarch Creek Indians, when I get the recommendations, we will look at everything and that will be one of the things we will look at,” Bentley said of a potential compact at the time. Most recently, however, Bentley’s proclamation calling for the special legislative session – which began Monday only to see the Legislature adjourn until Aug. 3 – stated: “All legislation regarding gambling or games of chance commonly played at casinos or gambling facilities is expressly excluded from this call and shall require a twothirds vote for consideration throughout the duration of

Leave a student under the age of 19 and one count of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under the age of 19. He was booked into the Tallapoosa County Jail with bond set at $30,000. Crayton posted bond and was released. According to court records, Crayton’s case has been assigned to Judge Kim Taylor and a first court call is scheduled for Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. No attorney has filed an appearance notification with the court. The discussion that preceded the board’s vote Thursday morning centered on the wording in the Code of Alabama (Statute 13A6-83) which says the board “may” place an employee in Crayton’s position on administrative leave with pay “while the charge is adjudicated.” Board vice chairman Randy Anderson inquired whether that wording meant the board was “required” to continue to pay Crayton. “Without getting into any parsing of the word ‘may,’ I think the legislative intent here was to give the employer the option to take the employee out of the system (while charges are still pending),” said board attorney Mark Allen Treadwell. “Why would we want to do anything more than (place Crayton on leave without pay)?” asked board member Michael Carter. “He hasn’t been convicted of anything.” Anderson responded he was preparing to “answer questions from constituents.” Treadwell advised the board that he felt placing Crayton on leave without pay was appropriate. “With the level of information that law enforcement has provided to the super-

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Horseshoe Bend students who competed and earned medals in STAR events included: Lauren Grace Hall and Brianna Jones, who won gold medals in Illustrated Talk, Junior Division; Trent Meigs, who won a gold medal in National Programs in Action, Senior Division; Angelica Butine, who won a silver medal in Chapterin-Review Portfolio, Senior Division; Monea Brooks and Alyssa Gaither, who won silver medals in National Programs in Action, Junior Division; Abby Harding and Cheyenne Peppers, who won silver medals in Interpersonal Communications, Junior Division; and Mary Carol Rasbury, who won a silver medal in Recycle and

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this extraordinary session of the Legislature.” Meanwhile, the Poarch Band is at the ready. The tribe is said to have generated as much as $600 million in revenues in 2012, according to its annual report, with its PCI Gaming claiming net earnings of $322 million the same year. The tribe’s Wind Creek casino/hotel complex in Atmore was completed in 2009. Wind Creek Wetumpka, featuring four restaurants and shopping, saw the casino completed in 2013 and the 20-story hotel open last year. Finally, the tribe’s soon-to-be fivestory Montgomery complex, which is undergoing a $65 million expansion, is set for completion early next year. The Poarch Band is also building a hotel near the Redstone gateway in Huntsville and has rights to build another. It has acquired interest in a group of Florida hotels in tourist destinations like Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and the Orlando area. Finally, it provided seed money for the development of Blue Collar Country, a huge entertainment venue planned for Foley.

Redesign, Junior Division. Horseshoe Bend FCCLA was one of the few chapters that received a national award during the conference as it accepted the FCCLA National Public Relations Award. “This is a very hard award to earn, I’m told, and we were very excited to be this year’s recipient,” Said Felicia Williams, Horseshoe Bend’s FCCLA adviser. “I have to give credit to Good Morning Lake Martin and The Alexander City Outlook for their help this past year. For us to be eligible for such an award would not be possible without their partnerships.”

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the organization’s 70th anniversary and advocating for strong Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) education in schools. Themed, “70 Years Strong,” the event drew more than 3,000 FCCLA members and bathed the Capitol grounds in a sea of FCCLA red. After the rally, members moved into the Capitol to meet personally with their Congressional representatives to share their stories of how FACS education has impacted them. Horseshoe Bend FCCLA met with Congressman Mike Rogers to advocate and share information about Family

Several of the students volunteered and helped with STAR Events, on the days were not competing. “We are proud of these young leaders and their accomplishments,” Williams said. Williams, who teaches family and consumer science at Horseshoe Bend High in addition to serving as FCCLA adviser, organized the trip and served as a chaperone. Emily Rasbury, a Horseshoe Bend English teacher and Lisa Rowe, a HBHS business teacher, also served as chaperones. One highlight of the conference was a youth rally held on Capitol Hill for the dual purpose of celebrating

and Consumer Sciences Education, as well as their many FCCLA activities. They also met briefly with Senator Richard Shelby about the same topic. They enjoyed an in-depth tour of the Capitol that was arranged through Rogers’ office. Also, during their trip students toured Arlington National Cemetery, where they witnessed the changing of the guards and wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They visited numerous other monuments and museums in the D.C. area.

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intendent up to this point – which is basically very little, if any – I think this is the right thing to do,” Treadwell said. Tallapoosa County Schools Superintendent Joe Windle said Monday that the school system reported the allegations as soon as they became aware and turned the investigation over to the sheriff’s department. According to Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett, the investigation is ongoing. The two charges are part of new state laws that deal with inappropriate conduct by school employees. Statute 13A-6-81, which reads a “school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19 years” is a Class B felony. The code gives a graphic legal definition of “deviant sexual intercourse” that is inappropriate for publication in this newspaper. Statute 13A-6-82, school employee having sexual contact with a student under the age of 19 years, says that “sexual contact means any touching of the sexual or other intimate parts of a student, done for the purpose of gratifying the sexual desire of either party. The term includes soliciting or harassing a student to perform a sex act.” The crime is a Class A misdemeanor. Because the investigation is ongoing and allegations have not been presented to a grand jury, no details have been released as to the student or students involved or where or when the incidents allegedly took place. Crayton has worked at Horseshoe Bend, Dadeville and Councill Middle School in his time with the Tallapoosa County Schools system.

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THE CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE Former BRHS coach Savarese applauds, advocates support of local Boys and Girls Club By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

A local coaching legend returned to Alexander City to advocate support for the Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area. Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director and former Benjamin Russell football coach Steve Savarese served as the keynote speaker for the Boys and Girls Club’s First Annual Friends of Champion Luncheon on Thursday at First Baptist Church. The luncheon paid tribute to those who have supported the Boys and Girls Club over the years, including the late longtime board member Ronald Koon. “He supported our organization and he was always there,” said Boys and Girls Club CPO Melissa Reynolds, as the club presented a plaque to Koon’s family. “We at the Boys and Girls Club will miss Mr. Koon and we miss him greatly.” Savarese, who served as head coach of BRHS for 12 seasons and remains the school’s all-time winningest coach, praised Alexander City for supporting its children through organizations like the Boys and Girls Club. “The one thing I love about Alexander City is that Alexander City embraces the children. Alex City has embraced its children and given to others more than any other community where I’ve lived,” Savarese said. “All the kids truly want – they don’t want materialistic things – all they want is their moment in time. They want you to know their name and they want to be loved. That’s what this community has done for so long is taking care of its children.” Savarese said that through the Boys and Girls Club, the community can develop well-rounded members of society. “Because of that investment you make in children, it will pay dividends forever in this community,” Savarese said. “The other part of their motto that they read is sportsmanship – that is teaching children to do it the right way. What this organization does is teaches children an educational component, teaches them athletic components, and it’s a multi-faceted organization that develops a well-rounded child.” Savarese also encouraged those looking to help to provide service through volunteering to help the children of the area. “Muhammad Ali said ‘service to others is the rent you pay for your space here on this earth.’ You can’t provide any better service than giving back to the children,” Savarese said. “I always talk about loving your fellow man and I always use a Martin Luther King quote: ‘Anyone can be great because anyone can serve. All you need is a heart full of grace and a soul generated by love.’ You want to make young people great? Then you serve them through organizations like the Boys and Girls Club. Invest money in organizations like this, and if you can’t give any money just give your time.” Robert Hudson / The Outlook For more information on how to support the At top, former BRHS football coach and current Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese Boys and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area, speaks to a crowd of public oﬀicials and community members Thursday at First Baptist Church. At bottom, children with the Boys contact 256-234-4757. and Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area recite the Boys and Girls Club’s code.

Predicting the Southeastern Conference in 2015

s Outlook columnist Andy Graham said in his most recent column, SEC Media Days marks the official start of the college football season, and it’s a sentiment I couldn’t agree with any stronger. College football season is officially, basically here. And since we have started with SEC Media Days, I’ve decided that for today’s column I want to shine a light on the Southeastern Conference by making a few predictions for the 2015 season. While I’ve already predicted that Georgia will win the SEC in 2015, there’s still plenty to talk about regarding the South’s favorite conference.  LSU wins a crowded SEC West: Let me start by saying I think Auburn will absolutely have the best offense in the SEC, and maybe even the nation, and I also think Will Muschamp will turn the defense around significantly, but it’s going to take time. Alabama? They’re Alabama, so they’ll likely win at minimum 10 games, but I have the Tide and Tigers finishing tied for second in the division. So, why LSU? Well, a number of factors stack in the Bayou Bengals’ favor this season. For starters, LSU has Auburn in Baton

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Rouge this year, a place, as it’s been well documented, that Auburn has not won a game in since 1999(!!!). Also, LSU travels to Tuscaloosa this season, which you wouldn’t naturally think would serve as a “positive” for any team, but the Tigers have been oddly clutch when traveling to Alabama in recent history, winning five of the last seven games they’ve played at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Also, I think Leonard Fournette takes the leap this season. Despite not meeting absurdly high expectations in his freshman season, Fournette still managed to rush for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns. Sure, LSU might have a terrible quarterback, but think back to every great LSU team since the new millennium and show me one that had an amazing quarterback. Throw in the fact that you never know what you’re going to get from a team coached by Les Miles, and that’s why I think LSU will be a surprise

this season. It also doesn’t hurt that I think…  Both Mississippi schools take significant steps backwards: 2014 was arguably the greatest year of college football in the history of The Magnolia State, but I think the party is over. I like Dak Prescott, and the fact that he accomplished what he did at MSU in 2014 speaks volumes about just how good he really is, but the big problem for the Bulldogs is that they only return four starters on defense in a conference that is embracing wide-open, uptempo offenses more and more. As for Ole Miss, the Rebels return much of their team from last season, but as much as I don’t care for predicting a team’s upcoming season based off of its previous one, Ole Miss didn’t exactly finish 2014 on a high note. I think Arkansas will be much better this year and that will only mean bad things for the Mississippi pair. Lastly, if recent history has proven anything, it’s that a team from a state that ends in the letter “a” will represent the West in Atlanta come December. In the 23-game history of the SEC Title game, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have been to Atlanta a combined one time! Missouri, in

only three years of SEC history, has already topped that total with two appearances.  Jeremy Johnson wins SEC Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Chubb is a man, and he’s the main reason I picked Georgia to win the SEC in 2015, but I’m going with Jeremy Johnson here. If there’s one thing Auburn’s powerful offense has been missing it’s consistency in the passing game. It doesn’t take long to watch Johnson and see why Auburn is the popular pick to win the conference this year. Nick Marshall was a great player, to be sure, but if Marshall were a tad more accurate on a few occasions, the Tigers would have probably won the 2014 National Championship and maybe won 10 games last season. Auburn will always be able to run the ball, but if Johnson brings the accuracy he’s shown before to 2015, he will be the SEC’s, and maybe even the country’s, best player.  Tennessee fails to live up to the hype: I mentioned this briefly in my college football predictions column, but I’m just not getting the hype surrounding Tennessee. I’ve seen more than a few predictions that have the Vols in the preseason Top 25, which makes me wonder am I think-

ing about the same team. Sure, the Vols return 19 starters from last year, but that’s usually a big positive when your team was actually good last season. I get that the Vols are playing in a weak SEC East, that Florida will absolutely struggle in year one under a new coach, and that South Carolina lost a lot from an average team. But I’m more willing to bet on the Ole’ Ball Coach working up a miracle in Columbia, Kentucky continuing to make progress under Mark Stoops, and Missouri fielding the usual solid team that is consistently produced under Gary Pinkel than I am betting on Tennessee finishing any higher than No. 3 in the East.  The SEC returns to the National Title Game in 2015: I’m still not 100 percent set on my pick that TCU will win the National Championship, nor do I know which SEC team will represent the conference in the playoffs. But I have a hard time believing that the nation’s most powerful conference will be absent from year two of the College Football Playoff’s National Title Game. Whether it be the conference champ or an at-large team, the SEC will be represented in the CFP Title Game. Hudson is sports editor of The Outlook.