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Owners: Goats will be on island next year Stacie said the support has come from everywhere. “It has not just been locals calling to support the goats,” she said. “People have been calling from all After an outpouring of support following announcements on social media posts and news sto- over asking how to help.” Over the last several years, the idea has been ries this would be the last year of the goats on Goat floated around about them not coming back because Island, owners Ricky and Stacie Baker announced of the costs involved and the lack of control of pet Wednesday afternoon they would be back. “We decided they will be back next year,” Stacie owners bringing dogs to the island. Often the dogs have been allowed to run the island and chase the said. “We just decided because there has been such goats despite posted signs prohibiting dogs. To super support we would let them stay.” Stacie explained there are ways for people to help escape the dogs, the goats run and sometimes into the water where they drown. care for the goats. Stacie said some of the goats on the island have “There is a donation box on the island,” she said. died this year but declined to say why. “Unsaltedwaters.com is selling T-shirts where half “We have 13 goats there now,” she said. “We lost the profit goes to the care of the goats. There will See GOATS • Page 3 also be a Paypal account set soon for the effort.”
Owners Ricky and Stacie Baker announced Wednesday afternoon the goats will return to Goat Island next year due to the support shown by the community.
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THE BIG FINALE:
Blood donors critically needed Aug. 13 drive to give residents chance to donate in crisis
Mamie’s Place wraps up summer reading program
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Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July. Still, there continues to be an emergency need for donors of all blood types, especially type O, to give now to address a severe blood See BLOOD • Page 3
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rapping up the 2018 “Libraries Rock” summer reading program, the Mamie’s Place Children’s Library staff held their annual summer reading finale event Thursday morning at the Sportplex gym in Alexander City, welcoming participants to a few hours of fun and excitement in celebration for their dedication to reading lots of good books over the course of the program. “We try to do something nice to wrap it all up and let the kids have some fun,” Library Director Amy Huff said. “This is a reward for all of the reading they’ve done over the summer.” Two bouncy houses were set up inside the gym, while outside, a Kona Ice truck and a trackless train from Ballard Party Rentals waited for the children to enjoy. Along with all of the fun activities, information tables regarding See READING • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: I’m a retired woman living in a condo complex that houses mostly seniors. During the eight years I have lived here, I’ve always participated in several monthly social events, and have served on the condo association board. I know most of the other residents and count many of them as friends. A couple of years ago, my dad moved in with me so I could care for him. The early evening he passed away, there were many emergency vehicles. Shockingly, not one of my neighbors came over. The police wouldn’t leave me alone, and it took a while for another relative to get here. The next day, a neighborhood representative called to ask me what had happened. Am I right in feeling hurt that my friends didn’t care enough to check on things right away? They knew my situation. -- HURT IN THE MIDWEST
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done and doing something nice for her. However, my wife refuses, in spite of my repeatedly asking, to turn her clothes right-side out before putting them in the laundry basket. It takes me at least 30 minutes every wash day to correct her clothes before washing. This is an ongoing annoyance. Her response usually is, “If you don’t like it, don’t do my laundry!” Am I asking too much? Is her habit so ingrained that she can’t change it? -- HUSBAND IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM DEAR HUSBAND: Many people wash their clothes inside out because they think it gets the garment cleaner or they’re afraid that washing the items right-side out will cause fading. Between you and me, I think your wife’s suggestion is a good one. Let her wash her own clothes for a while, and you may find she becomes more cooperative.
DEAR ABBY: My nieces send me pictures of their children on every occasion. I love them, but I don’t understand why they think I want prints. I’d rather view them online. Is there a way I can tell them without damaging our relationship, or must I continue to keep my mouth shut and throw the photos into an evergrowing pile? -- AUNTIE-PIC DEAR AUNTIE-PIC: It should offend no one if you “suggest” that you would love to view these lovely photos online rather than have your nieces “go to the expense” of printing and mailing them to you. Then cross your fingers and pray they take the hint. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Mrs. Emma Gene Towns 1927 - 2018 Graveside Service for Mrs. Emma Gene Towns, 91, of Alexander City, will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillview Memorial Park. Rev. Mike Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Towns passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on February 28, 1927 in Elmore County to Robert Iulus Thrower and Rosie L. Newman Thrower. Mrs. Towns retired from
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Russell Corporation after many years of service. She loved fishing, gardening, quilting and cooking. She was always lending a helping hand to help others. She loved her family very much and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her grandchildren, Brian Towns of Alexander City, James Marc Nix, III. of Rockford, Elizabeth McCaffrey (Randy) of Gulfport, MS, Anna Beth Otwell (Mark) of Alexander City and Lee Towns (Vicci) of Savannah, GA; great-grandchildren, Serena McKnight (Anthony), Amber Roberts (Ronnie) and Jacob McCaffrey, great-great-grandchildren, Elijah McKnight and Tyson Roberts; sisters, Lena Partridge (James) of Alexander City and Bessie Collins
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Mr. Melvin Wright Funeral Service for Mr. Melvin Wright will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2018 at Jehovah Jireh Ministries with interment following at New Life Memorial Gardens. Professional Service provided by Wright’s funeral Home.
(Roscoe) of Sylacauga; daughterin-law, Susan L. Towns of Alexander City; son-in-law, James M. Nix, Jr. of Dadeville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Maurice Ingram Towns; son, Donald E. Towns; daughter, Joyce Diane Towns Nix; and her siblings, Fannie Hand, Mae Saltsman, Robert L. Thrower, Hazel L. Blake, John Wesley Thrower, Hoover Thrower and Welborn Thrower. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memorial service for Ms. Marion Yvonne Leonard will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Great Bethel Baptist Church with interment following in New Life Memorial Gardens.
Funeral service for Mr. Christopher F. Walker 58 of Alexander City, AL is Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church, Kellyton, AL. Burial will follow at Marietta Baptist Church Cemetery, Goodwater, AL. Visitation is Friday, July 27 at funeral home 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Mrs. Sandra Jean Hicks 1958 - 2018 Mrs. Sandra Jean Hicks, age 60, of Dadeville, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Lake Martin Community Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1958 in Alexander City, Alabama to Grady Sellers and Laven Hudson Sellers. She was an avid Auburn fan. She enjoyed going to
the lake, cooking, and tending to her plants. She also loved her animals and her family very much. She is survived by her son, Heath Stewart (Casey) of Waverly; daughter, Heather Grider (Smitty) of Hazel Green; five grandchildren; brother, Grady Sellers of Auburn; sister, Donna Lockett (Barnes) of Dadeville; uncle, Randall Hudson (Shirley) of Our Town; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Abigial Grider. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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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 premeeting 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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Reading the Alexander City Schools HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) and College Counts 529 (a state fund parents can set up as soon as their child is born to put money back for attending an in-state college) were set up for parents and children to learn more about these programs. When the children needed a break from playing, library staff had plenty of hot dogs, chips and juice for attendees. Dr. Wags from MainStreet Family Urgent Care was also a special guest at the finale, handing out high fives and hugs to the children and helping them celebrate their reading accomplishments. For those who met the reading goals they set at the start of the program, library staff had a drawstring bag full of prizes waiting for them as well. “We absolutely enjoy having this event,” Mamie’s Place librarian Melissa Moncrief said. “We started planning for this a year ago. Today has been a really good day.” Huff said there were almost 200 children who registered for this year’s summer reading program who read a total of approximately 6,500 books. The children’s library
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Top, summer reading program finale attendees enjoy the trackless train provided by Ballard Party Rentals Thursday morning. Above, children at the summer reading program finale enjoyed the bouncy houses set up at the Sportplex gym, one of which had a slide built onto the side.
also had 1,467 children attend the 34 events the library held during the summer program. “This has been a successful year
for us,” Huff said. “The numbers were up this year for both participants and books read. It’s better than last year’s numbers.”
shortage. For local residents who feel called to donate, there is an opportunity coming up in a few weeks to do just that. A blood drive will be held Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City. Officials would like to remind potential donors though type O is critically needed, all blood types are welcome to ensure a reliable supply for patients in need. Red Cross blood donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in, and right now there is less than a fiveday blood supply on hand. The Red Cross strives to keep a fiveday supply of blood to meet the needs of patients and to be prepared for emergencies that require significant volumes of donated blood products. “Patients don’t get a summer
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break from the need for lifesaving treatments, so it is critical that hospitals have access to blood products each and every day,” Red Cross Blood Services Communications Executive Nick Gehrig said. “We sincerely appreciate those who have responded to the call to help save lives, but the emergency need remains. Those who haven’t rolled up a sleeve to give are urged to do so today.” There is a particular need for type-O blood, which plays an important role in ongoing patient care and emergencies. Type-O positive is the most transfused blood type and can be given to patients with any Rh-positive blood type. Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be given to any patient. It’s what emergency room personnel reach for when there is no time to determine the blood type of patients in
the most serious situations. In thanks, all those who donate blood or platelets July 30 through Aug. 30 will receive a $5 Amazon. com gift card via email. Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give now using the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
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the implementation of President Trump’s proposed 25 percent tariff on imported motor vehicles and automobile parts. In May, President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Commerce to initiate a Section 232 investigation to determine whether automobiles and components used to build vehicles in the United States imported from overseas are indeed a national security threat requiring the implementation of tariffs. Under the Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 proposed by Jones and Alexander, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will be required to conduct an in-depth study on the wellbeing, health and vitality of the American auto manufacturing industry before any tariffs would be able to be applied. Under the study this legislation would mandate, the ITC will have to assess a number of items related to the automotive industry, including calculating how many American-built vehicles are shipped to overseas markets every year, how many components needed to assemble a vehicle in the United States are imported, how many of these parts would not be available if heavy tariffs were imposed on components being imported and the overall impact manufacturing cost increases would have on American jobs in the automotive industry. “These tariffs are a tax on American consumers and they’re going to cost Alabama jobs,” Jones said in a press release. “I share the President’s goal to reinvigorate manufacturing and secure trade deals that benefit our country, but not at the expense of one of Alabama’s biggest job creators. This bipartisan legislation will hold the Administration accountable by ensuring it has all of the facts about the positive impact American automakers have on their communities, regardless of where they’re headquartered. With that information in hand, the Administration could no longer make the ridiculous claim that this industry is somehow a national security threat.” In his prepared statement, Alexander said, “This bill would delay the administration’s proposed 25 percent tariff on automobiles and automotive parts imported into the United States until the President has a second opinion from the International Trade Commission about the effect those tariffs would have on the more than 7 million jobs in the American automotive industry. About 136,000 of those auto jobs are in Tennessee, one third of our state’s manufacturing jobs. The president has gotten the world’s attention with his tariffs, but what deserves more attention is his long-term solution — zero tariffs, zero barriers, which is, as the president said at the G7 summit in June, ‘the way it should be.’ Taking steps in the direction of reciprocity — insisting that other countries do for us what we do for them — rather than a trade war, will be much better for the American worker.” Jones and Alexander have been working on this issue for the past month, submitting a letter to Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, encouraging him to reconsider implementing the President’s proposed tariffs in June. The two then built on this initial momentum to draft the Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 before introducing it Wednesday.
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two this year.” The Bakers placed goats on the island earlier in the year and they will remain there to about Labor Day. Stacie said they should return between April and May next year. Stacie explained she hopes the newfound support will help eliminate the issues that caused the initial announcement of the goats’ last year. “With the awareness that we have been seeing, we think the goats will be safe,” she said. Owners Ricky and Stacie Baker announced Wednesday afternoon the goats will return to Goat Island next year due to the support shown by the community. Kenneth Boone / The Outlook
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Giving blood I is crucial if you’re able A
ccording to information released from LifeSouth Community Blood Centers and the American Red Cross, there is an emergency need for donors of all blood types — especially type O — to address a severe blood shortage. We would like to take this time to encourage everyone who can to donate blood as there is an upcoming opportunity for local residents. The Red Cross will host a blood drive in Alexander City on Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Russell Medical Center. You may be thinking, “OK, but why should I?” Here are a few reasons. According to givingblood.org, blood is needed every two seconds and about one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. On top of that, blood is always needed for treatment of accident victims, cancer patients, hemophiliacs and surgery patients. It’s crucial for eligible donors to step up because No. 1, blood cannot be manufactured and No. 2, only 37 percent of our country’s population is eligible to give blood. In that small percentage, less than 10 percent of those actually donate annually. What if that small percentage stays home and decides it’s not important for them to donate because, surely, someone else will? Then what? What if there wasn’t enough donated blood when you or a loved one needed it? Giving blood is a one-hour task for you that quite literally can save the life of another. To give blood, you must be: • in generally good health • be at least 17 years old • be at least 5’4” and weigh 110 pounds (those under 5’4” must weigh more than 110 pounds to safely donate) • have a photo ID Before donating you should get a good night’s sleep, eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids. We ask, if you’re eligible, to please consider taking the time to donate on Aug. 13. Someone is depending on it.
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Communication with elected officials is the key to good government. To let your most local representatives know how you feel about state or local matters, contact any of the following.
Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn. Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov
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“amens” to announcements. Some pastors have a hard time just letting their guest preacher preach. I think they feel compelled to show they too are a preacher, even if it is just the announcements. After the announcements he led us in prayer and told the Lord all about how we got the scriptures and then proceeded to instruct God about the affairs of the world. I’m sure the Almighty needed that advice. Somewhere around nine o’clock I finally got to the pulpit to preach. With all the amens and other exaltations being shouted, I nearly preached myself to death. When I finished, the best compliment I got was when everyone agreed I didn’t preach like a First Baptist preacher. It was at this point the pastor decided we needed to have a foot washing. All I could think of was I had a hole in my right sock and my big toe was sticking out. The retired dignified senior pastor of the First Baptist Church was about to make a lasting impression. All I could think about was holy holey
Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears each Friday in The Outlook.
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Haven Memorial says ‘thanks’
Haven Memorial United Methodist Church would like to offer a gratitude of thanks to all of those who participated in our Homecoming and Revival Services July 15-18 and guests with various churches.
We had a great time in the Lord as his spirit revived us. Please continue to pray for everyone on a regular basis and we will pray for those who come out to share in these services. Haven United Methodist Church invites you to join us at any of services weekly. Thursdays is Anna’s Circle
of Friends Women’s Bible Study from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a lunch if you would like. Men are welcome too. Sundays, Sunday School starts at 8 a.m. with services at 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Percy L. Nolan Jr. Senior Pastor Haven Memorial
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socks. Now every time I hear that old hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” I wiggle my big toe. Mercifully, someone reminded the preacher the fifth Saturday night singing, following the full moon, after the summer equinox was when the church washed feet. Church traditions always take precedent over scripture when there is a conflict. So, my big toe and I escaped by a whisker. Every church is different in its practices and policies, but the central core that holds us all together is our love for Christ. He is worshipped differently in sermon and song and offerings and ordinances, but He is still Lord. The Bible says it is a good thing when the brethren dwell in unity. This unity comes in understanding and appreciating how others confess Christ. It is a good lesson for all of us to learn. After all, Christians truly are the family of God. When the preacher couldn’t wash feet, he didn’t get discouraged. No sir, he asked me if I had ever handled a..., I don’t know what the rest of the sentence was because I was no longer in unity and left.
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have the joy of preaching in many summer revival meetings and love it. However, there are times I wonder if I’m on the same agenda as some of the brethren. Recently a pastor called and invited me be with his church for a few days of “meeting.” He assured me his church was a fundamentalist, conservative, King James Version, Holy Ghost-filled, Biblebelieving congregation. When I got to the church, the pastor met me at the door carrying a big ole Bible the size of a small suitcase. He assured me it was a redletter, thumb-referenced KJV and I could use it if I needed inspiration. He then told me they even believed the index, maps and concordance were inspired. He was right. The first tip-off was when I arrived at the church and all the men hugged my neck and kissed me on the cheek. The Bible says literally to greet the brethren with a holy kiss, but I had just as soon have passed on the snuff dippers and tobacco chewers. I believe holy handshakes fulfill this passage quite well, thank you. I’ll say one thing for them: they sure liked to sing. We must have sung 50 songs, choruses and ditties. Then the pastor preached the announcements. It was the only time I ever heard
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serve as well. Bringing up a discussion point on the city paying a one-time bonus for retirees in accordance with what the state does, Harrelson said he wanted to find out how much these individuals draw off their retirement. Smith suggested the topic then be tabled so City Clerk Debbie Minor could gather that information and report back to the council. The Dadeville City Council also took action on the following items: • Minutes from the July 10 meeting were approved. • City Attorney Robin Reynolds said he has been working on getting a rough draft for a city lodging tax ordinance together, but due to the Alabama Department of Revenue requiring it to mirror the state ordinance in order for the state department to collect it, he will hopefully have a finished draft ready at the next council meeting. • Councilwoman Brownie Caldwell said things were running as usual on the gas board. • Councilwoman Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson said she wanted to try and get a group together to do a garbage cleanup on Fulton Street. • Smith said Friday will be a busy day for grand openings in Dadeville. The store Sweet Pick’ins will hold its grand opening at 11 a.m., followed by We’re That Store on Highway 280 at 5 p.m. In between these two opening celebrations, there will be a special walkthrough of the new Department of Human Resources building at 2 p.m. • Sandra Jackson from Sen. Doug Jones’ Montgomery office wanted to introduce herself to the council and explain how she and others in the office want to go out, meet people and find out what average people are concerned with. • The council passed a motion to approve Resolution No. 18-017, which will place a construction industry craft training fee on non-residential building permits. “This is a fee the state charges,” Smith said, adding it was something that would be passed on as it was not the most feasible plan for the city to continue paying it and not collecting the fee. • Smith said things are starting to move forward on the courthouse square project, but with so many parts involved, actual work may not begin until the end of the year. • Resident and beautification committee member Raphord Farrington said rain has hampered spraying kudzu on the city right of way, while some lots are getting worse in terms of kudzu growth. Farrington also said the beautification board is continuing to meet the second Thursday of the month and is looking to keep pushing forward. • Reynolds said he has received no response to the certified letters he has sent out regarding nuisance properties around town. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council will be Tuesday, Aug. 14 beginning with a pre-council meeting at 5:30 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow at 6 p.m.
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Kayakers take advantage of the weather Wednesday for an afternoon paddle starting at the boat ramp at Horseshoe Bend Military Park. Some are about to head back to school in the coming days and were trying to get in some last minute fun. All were greeted by wildlife along the way, including some turtles who were sunning on a log.
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CONCERT: Peggy Shores will be performing Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Equality Performing Arts Center (EPAC). Shores plays piano pieces from several genres including: oldies,
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southern gospel, movie and show tunes, and sacred arrangements. Joining Shores for the second half of the show is Gary Taunton. EPAC is on Highway 9 in Equality and doors open at 6:30 p.m. No admission is charges but donations are welcomed. Bring your favorite appetizer. For more information contact Wayne Glenn at 334-320-6326.
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The Weogufka Center is hosting a fish fry Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the lunchroom. Tickets are $10 at the door and the plate includes fish, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and tea or water. Tommy Brown will be in concert in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Donations to the Weogufka Center are tax deductible.
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Sunday, July 29
OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson. The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-3991486 for more information. FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a fifth Sunday singing July 29 at 6 p.m. The special music will be a Sacred Harp with a special guest choir.
Wednesday, August 1
MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, August 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.
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AUBURN CLUB: Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl will be at the annual meeting of the Lake Martin Auburn Club at Willow Point Country Club, Thursday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is $40 a person. Sponsorships are available at $500 and includes four tickets and a special meet and greet with Coach Pearl. Food and beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available. To sign up just go to www. lakemartinauburclub.com and pay online. WORK GROUP MEETING: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tallapoosa County Conservation District is holding the 2018 local working group meeting for the fiscal year 2019 Environmental Quality Incentive Program August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the NRCS office at 1995 Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Local working groups are to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for the USDA conservation activities and programs. For more information call 256329-3084.
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CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and
a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com
Saturday, August 4
BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th Annual Back to School Expo Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 are welcome. Teachers will receive a free resource gift. KIDS WORKSHOP: Home Depot in Alexander City is hosting a kid’s workshop Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children who participate will receive supplies. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is inviting everyone to participate in a Prayer Walk for Schools Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at any of the five public schools in Alexander City. Individuals, families and groups can come to pray and walk as long or as short a time as you choose.
Sunday, August 5
CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing starting at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Kingsland Quartet from Arab. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Stanford Benson, pastor of First Baptist Church Rockford. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Elam #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is holding the 23rd pastoral appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sister Autry Powell Jr. August 5 at 11 a.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Eddie L. Hunter of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church is celebrating 138 years of ministry Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. George E. McKain. Pastor of Wall Street AME Zion Church is Rev. Meana Strickland. Dinner will be served after the program.
Monday, August 6
SEXUAL TRAFFICKING SEMINAR: United Methodist Women of Red Ridge United Methodist Church are sponsoring a seminar on sexual trafficking on Monday, August 6 at noon in the church sanctuary. Maryhelen Kirkpatrick will speak about the organization, The Wellhouse, which exists to honor God by rescuing and providing opportunities for restoration to female victims of human trafficking who have been sexually exploited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, corner of 49 & 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820 redridgeumc. org. Vicky Cater is pastor. The public
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CHURCH REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 6 -8 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. James Whetstone of Leander Baptist Church in Daviston. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.
Tuesday, August 7
USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting will be Tuesday, August 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.
Thursday, August 9
CHICK-fil-A FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Meals on Wheels is hosting a Chick-fil-A fundraiser August 9. Meals are pre-ordered and cost $6. They include a Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips and cookie. The meals can be delivered or picked up at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Call in orders to 256-329-7382 by noon Monday, August 6.
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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.
Saturday, August 25
SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.
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.
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.
Monday, September 17
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 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, September 24
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 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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Taking a look at Auburn’s 2018 chances
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he term “unfinished business” has been said more than once among Auburn football circles heading into the season. After coming up short last December, then flopping against UCF, I understand. The Tigers were four quarters away from reaching the playoffs. Reaching college football’s version of the Final Four won’t be easy as another landmine schedule awaits Auburn, this time with trips to Athens and Tuscaloosa, where the Tigers are a combined 1-9 since 2007. Let’s take my annual preseason game-by-game look at Auburn’s chances: Sept. 1 vs. Washington (Atlanta): Nothing like testing unproven running backs and an unproven offensive line against one of the best defenses in the country in the first game of the season. A win here can really propel Auburn into the early playoff picture. Chance of an Auburn win: 45 percent. Sept. 8 vs. Alabama State: The Hornets’ visit should allow Auburn the opportunity to fine-tune itself for LSU and perhaps rest a few playmakers. Chance of an Auburn win: 99 percent. Sept. 15 vs. LSU: If Auburn loses to Washington, this becomes an absolute must-win game. Then again, starting the season 3-0 with wins against two national heavyweights could go a long way. Avenging last season’s bitter defeat in Baton Rouge would also cure some ills. Chance of an Auburn win: 65 percent. Sept. 22 vs. Arkansas: The Hogs are picked to finish last in the SEC West. At least first-year coach Chad Morris shouldn’t feel pressure to win right away. Chance of an Auburn win: 85 percent. Sept. 29 vs. Southern Miss: Twice Southern Miss visited JordanHare Stadium when I was an Auburn student. Twice Southern Miss won. Don’t overlook the Golden Eagles, particularly when a huge SEC road game looms a week later. Chance of an Auburn win: 90 percent. Oct. 6 at Mississippi State: The Bulldogs are considered by many (myself included) to be an SEC dark horse. That said, they shouldn’t catch anyone by surprise. Nick Fitzgerald and a veteran team return. This game should decide which school will challenge Alabama for division supremacy. Chance of an Auburn win: 50 percent. Oct. 13 vs. Tennessee: I don’t recall such an unheralded Volunteer team on Auburn’s home schedule. Could the Volunteers surprise folks? Chance of an Auburn win: 80 percent. Oct. 20 at Ole Miss: I suppose the Rebels are finally beginning to recover from that probation mess. Sort of. Ole Miss has a feisty passing attack, that’s for sure, and Auburn games in Oxford are often nail-biters. Chance of an Auburn win: 65 percent. Nov. 3 vs. Texas A&M: You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again — the home team has never won in this series. Auburn should be the better team this time, but … Chance of an Auburn win: 65 percent. Nov. 10 at Georgia: Georgia was a much better team than it showed at Jordan-Hare last November. Auburn was a much better team than it showed at Mercedes Stadium last December. Georgia won’t be as talented this season, but a favorable schedule might allow it to be unbeaten when Auburn visits. Chance of an Auburn win: 35 percent. Nov. 17 vs. Liberty: This isn’t a weak FCS team. Just saying. Chance of an Auburn win: 95 percent. Nov. 24 at Alabama: Nick Saban has never lost to Auburn in consecutive seasons, so he’s due, right? Sure. But that’s much easier said than done. Chance of an Auburn win: 35 percent. So there you have it … eight wins, three losses and a toss-up. Maybe. Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.
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NEARLY FLAWLESS Area teams go 12-1 at volleyball play date
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Just based off Thursday’s play date at Clay Central, it should be a good year for a trio of area volleyball teams. Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend and Central Coosa combined for 12 victories and only one loss throughout the day — Coosa was the only team with a blemish, and it came against the Generals. “I was pretty proud for the most part,” Benjamin Russell coach Magan Ford said. “We really didn’t know what to expect because the girls are so young. We only have two returning starters, and one of those is Bailee Adkins, who is learning an entirely new position. I was proud of the things that we had worked on, and I got to see the areas where we need improvement.” BRHS had straight-set victories over Randolph County, Munford, Sylacauga and Clay Central. Because the Wildcats are replacing most of their starting lineup, Ford said confidence is going to be key to their potential success. “It’s going to be our confidence, and that translates into our serves and our swings,” she said. “That’s where in volleyball everybody’s looking at you. If you don’t have confidence in that, you’re not going to be successful.” Makenzie Davis also returns and will serve as the Wildcats’ full-time setter, and it looks like she picked up right where she left off. Sarah Rogers also had a standout day as a hitter. But Ford said it’s Adkins who’s going to be the one to watch out for. “Bailee Adkins is a senior and our libero, and she’s going to keep us in games,” Ford said. “She can get to any ball on the court. She can serve. She can step up and swing if we need her to. She’s a leader and a presence on the court, so she’s our biggest weapon right now.” For Horseshoe Bend, which was extremely young last year, the play date was a good way to identify weaknesses heading into fall practice, which begins Aug. 6. Defense will likely be a big strength for the Generals, but after Thursday’s play
date, they know they need to work on serve receive and hitting. “We haven’t had a lot of swings yet,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie Turner said. “At times we’re still hitting it into the net. Our hitting will be decent, but based off what I saw (Thursday), I don’t think it’s going to be our strength. Things could pick up a good bit once we get more swings in though.” HBS had wins against Clay Central, Sylacauga, Coosa and Handley. It also got standout play from setter Karsen Kinman and libero Abby Cheatam, as well as a strong serving game from Chloe Prickett. Despite its loss to the Generals, Coosa picked up victories over Munford, Handley, Clay Central and Randolph County. The Cougars also had a play date at B.B. Comer on Tuesday and had wins against Comer and Childersburg. “(Thursday), I thought we did well on our serve receive and getting that first pass off,” Coosa coach Doris
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Top: Despite graduating some of its best hitters, Benjamin Russell had a strong day on the front line Thursday. Above: Central Coosa went 4-1 during the volleyball play date at Clay Central.
Gamble said. “The setters did a decent job of placing the ball. We hit the ball pretty good too. Some things where we fell apart was our transition from offense to defense and switching from left side to right side.” Central Coosa is used to having success on the volleyball court, so Gamble is admittedly very keen on
the small details. “There’s several little bitty things,” Gamble said. “I got a couple people that I probably need to switch around a little bit in the rotations in our receives. For me, I’m so nitpicky on our offensive and defensive coverage, so we have a lot of little things we need to pay closer attention to.”
Summer workouts nearing end with 7-on-7 tourney By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
With each passing day, football season is inching closer and closer, and Thursday’s 7-on-7 at Childersburg, featuring Benjamin Russell and Horseshoe Bend, made it seem closer than ever. Both teams are wrapping up summer football workouts and now looking toward official fall practice, which begins Aug. 6. “You always want to be a little bit further along, a little bit better,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “But we have the majority of our offense and defensive in. Those first couple weeks, it’s just going to be a lot of reps and not a whole lot of learning as far as formations and schemes.” Benjamin Russell had a strong tournament run, going 2-1-1 in pool play. The Wildcats then defeated Fayetteville in their first bracket game before ousting Munford in double overtime to advance to the semifinals. They ultimately lost to Pell City. “I thought they looked good,” BRHS coach Kevin Smith said. “I thought Landon (Cotney) looked good today and looked sharp. He was getting rid of the ball quick. Za (Stowes) had a pretty good day, and Jaikobee Gamble had some pretty
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Horseshoe Bend’s Cole Johnson drops back for a pass during a 7-on-7 Thursday.
good catches through the middle of the secondary. Defensively, I think they played well overall. Kobi Crabb had a pretty good day.” Benjamin Russell will close out its
summer workout program Monday and Tuesday by working on special teams and installing the punt and kickoff coverage. “After that, we’ll be pretty close to where we need to be as far as having things installed,” Smith said. “Offensively, there’s no more to learn, and defensively, we’re good as far as what we put in. Right now, it’s going to come down to just repping out and executing what we putting in. “There’s no more adding. We’re just starting to get the language down, which has been one of the biggest things.” Horseshoe Bend is still working on some growing pains and is trying to nail down who is going to be the starting quarterback. Both Cole Johnson and Nywanski Russell got reps during Thursday’s 7-on-7s, but neither of them has ever started a varsity game. “Our defense played well again; they looked good in the spring so we were expecting that,” Averett said. “Offensively, we gotta work on route running and getting off the releases, little stuff like that that we haven’t had time to work on during these first few weeks of camp.” With the start of football season just four weeks away, it’s time to start fine tuning those details.