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Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892 July 2, 2015 Vol. 123, No. 131 www.alexcityoutlook.com

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School drug tests draw positive feedback By David Granger

pus.” The policy covers students who have Outlook Staff Writer permits to park on the Benjamin Russell Alexander City Schools High School campus and those in grades Superintendent Darrell Cooper hasn’t 7-12 who participate in extracurricular heard any negative backlash from the activities (predominantly sports) ranging drug policy for certain students that the from the dance team to football. Alex City school board unanimously Cooper said – and some board memadopted June 16. bers have suggested – that other extra“The only comments that I’ve heard curricular groups may be added in comsince the board passed the policy are ing years. those from people who are in favor of The policy states that “all students it,” Cooper said. “We’re trying to crereport to school, extracurricular meetate a healthy learning environment for ings/practices and extracurricular events our kids and make sure that they’re not without prohibited substances in their doing anything to cause harm to them or system. No student shall use or be under anyone else when they are participating the influence of prohibited substances in these programs or driving on cam-

while driving/parking on campus or participating in any extracurricular practices, events or otherwise while under the care and supervision of the school system.” The policy also states that students may be screened as a condition for participation in the affected programs and that students on medications should inform a coach, assistant coach, sponsor or director if they possess and are taking medications which may affect their ability to practice or compete. Cooper said the Alexander City Schools policy was developed after reviewing policies from systems in which he and Benjamin Russell prin-

cipal Anthony Wilkinson had worked as well as those from other systems throughout the state. “Every school system I’ve worked at in the last 20 years has had a similar policy,” Cooper said. “When I was a high-school administrator, we drug-tested basically the same group of kids that we’re talking about here. When I was a middle-school administrator, we did the same thing. “I had some conversations with the board some time ago about doing something like this. Then when Dr. Wilkinson came aboard, the school systems where he’d worked, they had drug tested and See TESTING, Page 7

County GOP seeks redo on sales tax vote Resolution adopted asking commissioners to reconsider By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

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Holiday offers a wealth of events By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

Are you still finalizing your holiday weekend plans? If a trip to the beach or an extended vacation is not in the cards for you, relax. There are plenty of events scheduled right here close to home for you along with your family and friends to take in to help celebrate Independence Day. From parades, music, great food and plenty of

The leadership of the Tallapoosa County Republican Party hope that they can get the county commissioners who voted to increase the sales tax by 1 percent to reconsider. Monday night the Tallapoosa County Republican Executive Committee adopted a resolution asking “the Tallapoosa County Commissioners, especially the Republican Members of the Commission, to reconsider and revoke the Sales Tax increase that was passed in early May,” according to a press release. The Tallapoosa County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 on May 11 to increase the tax, mainly due to pleas by the Tallapoosa County Board of Education’s need to build a state-mandated reserve fund. The added sales tax will go exclusively to schools. Commissioners T.C, Coley, Emma Jean Thweatt and George Carleton Jr. all voted in favor of the tax, while commissioners John McKelvey and Steve Robinson voted no to the proposal. The resolution approved by the commissioners included a three-year provision where the Tallapoosa County Schools must work towards a property tax referendum to add a more stable source of funds. Carleton, who represents District 5 on the Tallapoosa County Commission, was the only Republican to vote for higher See TAX, Page 7

Jacob’s Ladder Creative Learning Center held its annual patriotic Independence Day Parade Wednesday and above, from left, Macy Jackson, Gunnar Walker, Savanna Oliver, Sam Worthy, James Adams, and Adley Bryant cross the road in their patriotic regalia during the parade. Left, Anaya Todd waves her flag as she makes her way on the parade route.

fireworks check out the events planned in the Lake Martin region.

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 Celebrate Alex City Freedom with good music, food and fireworks. Artists include the Nelons, Jeff Stice, and Michael English. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Celebrate Freedom will be at Benjamin Russell High School July 3 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. No See EVENTS, Page 7

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Rev. Adonis Thomas leads future Habitat for Humanity homeowner Jevonica Moon, Kimora Harrell, Cedric Moon and Habitat President Jan Landers and those gathered at a Wednesday groundbreaking in prayer.

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The dream of owning a home is coming true for Jervonica Moon and her daughter Kimora. Moon was joined by family, friends, builders, future neighbors and officials with Alexander City Area Habitat for Humanity chapter Wednesday as ground was broken for what will be her new home. “It was really a dream come true for us,” Moon said. “It is such a blessing. IT still doesn’t seem real. I’m sure it will hit me as we start working on it, but I’m just so thankful and excited to see this day come.”

Moon filled out the application in 2013 and didn’t expect that she would be the person selected. When she got the call late last year, she said that shock is the only way to describe how she felt. “It was one of those things that you always dreamed of happening and I had prayed so hard about over the years,” said Moon. “I was so shocked. I don’t even think I could talk. I was just speechless. I think all I got out was thank you at first.” The 1,100 square foot home will be built at 433 12th Avenue in Alexander City and will be the See HOME, Page 7 +

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deal with things as they are, and not as some people think they ought to be. Today many couples have chosen to live together before marriage. Some are trying to avoid the unhappiness they saw in their parents’ marriages. Others realize that you don’t really know someone until you have lived with him or her. Divorce is messy, not to mention expensive on many levels, and they want to avoid the pain if possible -- although few separations are painless. I believe that parents should choose their battles carefully after their children become adults. What these parents are doing may eventually isolate them from their daughters. Acting as they are, there may be other happy occasions they’ll be skipping. This one is just the first. DEAR ABBY: If the letter writer and his wife accept an invitation to someone’s house, do they check first to make sure their hosts share

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gain by doing so. Thousands of angry readers wrote to comment. Read on: DEAR ABBY: Cohabitation is NOT a substitute for matrimony. I realize it is “not unusual for couples today to live together.” However, you must certainly be aware that many religious people regard doing so as a sin against God. Should the parents compromise their beliefs to attend, simply because their daughter’s relationship is “progressing nicely”? Why do you feel that standing up for their beliefs is “punishing” their daughter and her livein? I wish you would address this again. -- DIANNE IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS DEAR DIANNE: I try to

their “values,” that they vote the same way, are against gay marriage, have the same religious beliefs? If they don’t take that same care with everyone they know, they are being unfair to their daughters. For five years they were apparently comfortable with the daughters living at home or in their own apartments and having sex with their boyfriends on the sly. Now that the young women are honestly acknowledging the sexual relationship and formalizing it by living together openly, suddenly there’s a problem. There’s a stench of hypocrisy here. -- ONLINE DEAR ABBY READER 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.

Electronics Recycling Day Clark Wood carries a computer monitor to a truck as The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership hosted its second annual electronics recycling event in Dadeville. “It has been slow and steady,” Sabrina Wood said. Tuesday, Wood waited with CE&E of Prattville at Dadeville High School for area residents to bring in their computers, televisions, keyboards, printers and other unwanted electronics for recycling. Wood hopes to continue the annual event in Dadeville. “We collected over 3,000 pounds last year,” Wood said. If you missed the event in Dadeville, the Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership also organizes electronics recycling in Alexander City. “We take in electronics for recycling at the Alexander City Public Works during the week,” Wood said. “We collect them all month there and the second Thursday of every month, CE&E comes in from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect that and to take in the big televisions.”

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DEAR READERS: On May 5, I printed a letter from a parent, “Against the Tide in New Jersey.” He said his “independent, intelligent, loving” daughters (both in their late 20s) have dated their boyfriends for five years and had recently moved in with them. The man also said he and his wife approve of the young men. One daughter is planning to have an open house and invited her parents. The writer said his daughter is upset because he and his wife refuse to attend because cohabitation is against their beliefs. He said he and his wife “understand her decision,” but their daughter doesn’t appear to respect theirs. He asked, “Are we wrong?” I responded yes, because it’s no longer unusual for couples to cohabit before marriage. I asked how long they plan to continue punishing the daughter and said I don’t think they have anything to

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Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birthdays Lisa Lewis, Tanya Williams, Corey Pouncey, Wanda Zachery, and Santana Winters are celebrating birthdays today. The guest clinicians will be Kerwin Morns of Atlanta, Minister Stacey Stroud of Goodwater and Missionary Rena Taylor of Forest, MS. Registration fee is $35. For more information contact Rev. Richard Taylor at richardtaylormusic@ gmail.com or 334-329-8696.

July 17-19 TBA CAMP for YOUTH: The Tallapoosa Baptist Association is hosting the TBA Camp for Youth & Kids (completed grades 3-12), July 17-19 at Camp Alamisco. The theme is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storylineâ&#x20AC;? as campers learn the theme that runs throughout the Bible. Other activities include swimming, canoeing, kayaking, lots of crazy games & campfire. Cost is $50 & includes everything (even snacks & t-shirt). Deadline to register is Friday, July 10. Registration forms available at www.tallapoosabaptist.org under the Resource tab or by calling 256-8254441.

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The Art Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Faux Batik workshop July 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottage Gallery. The workshop will be conducted by Dottie Holdren. Each person will be able to complete their painting that day. Bonnie Luckie will mat it for you at little cost. The cost is $37.50. Due upon making registration. Send registration to-Dottie Holdren at 2580 Coosa County Rd.49, Goodwater,AL 35072. Or go by the Cottage Gallery for registration and a supply list.

July 2,3,4 REUNION: Classmates, graduates and attendees of the Coosa County Training/JD Thompson High School are invited to the next reunion July 2, 3, and 4. Please let Levelma Simmons know if you have not received information about the reunion at 256-377-2217.

July 3 ANNUAL FIREWORKS: Celebrate Alex City Freedom with good music, food and fireworks. Artists include the Nelons, Jeff Stice, and Michael English. Fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. Celebrate Freedom will be at Benjamin Russell High School July 3 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. No coolers please. ANNUAL FIREWORKS: The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will hold the Third Annual Fireworks Bash on July 3 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Rexton Lee and Joey Gettings will be performing. Admission is $5 per person. We will have bar-be-que, hamburgers, hotdogs and other refreshments. Bring your family and friends!

Base will be at the Dadeville Public Library July 7 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program.

July 9 SUPER HERO COSTUME CONTEST: Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library is hosting a Super Hero Costume Contest July 9 at 2 p.m. Come dressed in you most original super hero costume. There will be a gift card prize for the most super adult costume and child costume (under 16). All ages are welcome and children must be accompanied by an adult. Contestants need to register by July 6.

July 10 BLAST FROM THE PAST: Weogufka High School is hosting a Blast from the Past July 10 at 6:30 with concessions starting at 5 p.m. Come join in for a night of memories, songs, fun and plenty of laughs. Meet Johnny and June Cash, Danny Zoko and Sandy Olsson and Patsy Cline. Concessions will be sold prior to the show.

July 4 CRUISE IN: Lloydâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cruisers will meet at Arbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Highway 280 July 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Come in, cruise in and listen to 50s and 60s music. There will be a 50/50 pot. Call Rob Siggers at 256-7943846. JULY 4TH PARADE: There will be a July 4 Parade in the Blue Creek area on Panders Camp Road at 11 a.m. with toys, leis, beads, necklaces, and candy. Much to share with the kids. Everyone welcome. Call 256-8256213 for more information. If you have a golf cart or an ATV and wish to participate in the parade call 256-825-6213.

July 5 WELCOME SERVICE: Almighty God Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting a welcome service July 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Demetrius Griffin. SAILING CAMP: The Girls Scouts are hosting a Sailing Camp at Kamp Kiwanis on Lake Martin July 5 to July 12 for girls who want to learn the sport of sailing. Girls will spend every day in a sailboat as they practice their skills on Lake Martin. They will practice tying knots, perfect their tack and jibe and learn to turtle their boat. Additional activities include nautical themed arts and crafts, sunrise paddles, water sports, games, campfire cooking and zip lining. This camp is for girls of any level of sailing experience. For more information, please visit girlscoutsusa.org/camp or call Amanda Abercrombie at 800-239-6636, ext 2205. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Tractor Supply of Alex City July 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

July 6 CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered recovery program will meet at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive beginning July 6th. We will meet every Monday night at 5:30 p.m. Childcare and dinner will be provided each night. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Flint Hill Methodist Church will be hosting Vacation Bible Church with the theme of Galactic Blast beginning July 6th - 9th from 5-7:30 p.m. Preschool thru 6th grade welcomed.

July 7 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: A speaker from Maxwell Air Force

July 11 ART WORKSHOP: The Art Association of Central Alabama is hosting a Faux Batik workshop July 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cottage Gallery. The workshop will be conducted by Dottie Holdren. Each person will be able to complete their painting that day. Bonnie Luckie will mat it for you at little cost. The cost is $37.50. Due upon making registration. Send registration to-Dottie Holdren at 2580 Coosa County Rd.49, Goodwater,AL 35072. Or go by the Cottage Gallery for registration and a supply list. BACK TO SCHOOL EXPLO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating a Back to School Explo July 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the CACC Auditorium. Special Guest will be Team Impact from Dallas, TX. Come and see an electrifying performance of power and strength. Free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 and teachers are invited.

July 12 WILLOUGHBY REUNION: The Willoughby Reunion will be Sunday, July 12 at the Daviston Community Center. All family and friends are welcome.

July 12-17 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The Jacksons Gap Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 12 - July 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes are available beginning at 4 years old and running through 12th grade. Friday night will be family night.

July 13 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Dr. Magical Balloons will be at Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library July 13 at 3 p.m. for the Summer Reading Program.

July 14 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Natural History Education Company of the Midsouth will be at the Dadeville Public Library July 14 at 3:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Reading Program featuring a variety of animals that may seem ordinary but are underdogs.

July 16-18 GOSPEL WORKSHOP: New Style Baptist Church in Nixburg is hosting the RTM 5th Annual Gospel Musical Workshop July 16-18 at 6 p.m. nightly.

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THE DIPLOMATS: The Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment and Education are hosting The Diplomats and The Kellys July 18 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Concessions start 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.

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.

July 21 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. as part of the Summer Reading Program.

July 23 SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Starshine Faces will be at Mamieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Library July 23 at 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading Program.

July 26 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Rock Springs Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap will celebrate Homecoming July 26 starting at 10 a.m. Rev. Jamey Williams will bring the message, dinner at noon followed by some good gospel singing by the Fellowship Quartet. Everyone is encouraged to come and help us celebrate.

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 July 28, Rev. Jerry Dowdell July 29 and Rev. Jimmy Thomas 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.

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August 1 CLASS REUNION: Attention BRHS Class of 1980. We have set a date for our 35th Class Reunion, August 1. The reunion will be at Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 reunion please fill it out and return along with your payment no later than July 1. If you will be unable to attend 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 a form. Julie Daugherty Blankenship 256-7494129, Angie Still Strickland 256-2343911, Pam Jowers Keel 256-596-2335.

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Blessed to have Lake Martin

t’s hard to say if the people responsible for creating Lake Martin back in 1926 when the Wesley Martin Dam on the Tallapoosa River was completed could picture what our community sees now when it looks at that incredibly beautiful water. On a holiday weekend, what Lake Martin really means to not only Alexander City, but the entire region, is accentuated even more than usual. The area’s population will swell by thousands as people from all over the state and the country flock to enjoy what is one of water lovers’ favorite destinations. Get ready to see the lake covered with boats, packed with folks enjoying a holiday at the lake. Those people bring their purses and wallets with them, filled with credit and debit cards and plenty of cash. They don’t mind spending plenty of it right here. A 2009 study found that 450 jobs are generated directly through Lake Martin business. The same study found that an estimated $88.7 million in retail sales were generated as a result of Lake Martin. Some say those numbers are like a tiny drop in the more than 40,000 acres of water that makes up the lake. They say those numbers are conservative when you look at the real estate and housing units that have created an enviable tax base that we all enjoy. So as we head into a weekend that is considered the busiest each year at the lake, we ask that you look past the added traffic, the high number of boats on the water and the line at the grocery store. Instead, look at all the things there are to do this weekend because of the lake. Music, events and great food can be found all across the Lake Martin region over the next few days, not to mention all that water to enjoy on a hot summer day. From economic impact to incredible recreational opportunities – we are all indeed lucky to have Lake Martin and all it brings to the region.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 212-9316. His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton. Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-654-0047. Steve Robinson His address is 1225 Warren Circle, Alexander City. John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

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Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. Her daytime phone number is 825-6914 and her evening phone number is 825-4207. Her address is 585 Emma Jean Brookwood Circle, Thweatt Dadeville. George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant Ridge. His phone number listed on the county website is 256-8254268. His address is 630 Turner Road George Carleton Jr. Road, Dadeville.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Are you ready for some football weather?

ere we are, barely a week into summer, and I’m ready to tap out, but I’m not complaining. I spent 34 months in Iraq, where it gets extremely hot. During the summer months, the temperature regularly exceeds 125 degrees, but, as they say, it’s a dry heat. When it dropped below a hundred, it felt like football weather. One day, during my first deployment, I noticed one of my soldiers standing next to his vehicle, so I walked over to check on him. After realizing he was okay, our discussion quickly turned to the weather. “That’s about the hottest sun I have ever seen,” I said, as I looked in the general direction of the blazing sun. “Yes, sir. It almost looks like it’s on fire,” he replied. “Almost, young man. Almost,” I said, with a grin. I talked about the heat a lot but don’t recall ever complaining about it, even while riding in our vehicles in full body armor equipped with air conditioners that were the equivalent of window units low on Freon. For most of us, as long as we kept ourselves hydrated, we were fine. I did, however, vow to never complain about the heat again upon my return to the “Land of the Freon.” That, of course, lasted about as long as an Alabama

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fan in a spelling bee. Speaking of Alabama fans, I grew up in a house full of them, and our house didn’t have air conditioning. I lived there for 18 years, so dealing with the heat should be second nature to me, but it’s not. We left the windows open and had box fans throughout the house. I didn’t know any better; that’s just the way it was. We spent most summers with our grandparents deep in the heart of Tallapoosa County. They, too, were lacking central air, but they did have a window unit. They also knew a trick. I didn’t understand it when I was a kid. In fact, I was skeptical. They had a steel window fan and would flip the switch to reverse, which apparently sucked out the hot air and spit it back outside. While in college, I lived in an old shotgun-style house for three summers. I think it was insulated with charcoal, because it was the single hottest dwelling east of the Mississippi. Thankfully, this particular house was equipped with a steel window fan. One day, I flipped the switch to reverse, and it worked. It got cooler. The grandparents knew

what they were doing. I was stationed in Oklahoma in the mid-nineties, and, in direct contrast to their long-time state slogan, Oklahoma was not OK, at least with respect to weather. The wind is relentless in Sooner Country, so the summers were akin to a giant hair dryer. There is, however, a natural reverse switch on that hair dryer, which oftentimes results in tornados. I’d rather deal with the heat. A few years ago, I attended the National Stuttering Association’s annual conference in Arizona. I set out one day to explore the city of Scottsdale. My uniform was a short-sleeved shirt, Bermuda shorts, and flipflops, which was a far cry from the full battle rattle worn routinely in Iraq, yet I lasted only slightly longer than the Bama fan in the aforementioned spelling bee before retiring to the comforts of my hotel room. I did what I had to do. The heat’s not that bad, and I’m incredibly blessed to have a home with central air. I’ve simply become spoiled, but I’m not complaining. I’m just ready for football weather. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit http://www.jodyfuller.com.

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We need to sit down, shut up, listen and move on Dear Editor, Sit down! Shut up! Listen! Growing up, we were told to never say shut up and I instilled in my children to not use those words when someone is talking. Before some jump on me for what I have to say, calm down, breathe, hush for now and pay attention so you can hear what I have to say. Newspapers, television, radio and all kinds of gadgets feed us daily with information. We hear, see and talk so much that many people get angry or frustrated because of tuning in so much. Last week, news reports were about guns and violence. This week headlines were of capturing the murderer of nine church members killed in Charleston, gay marriage, Confederate flags and the Affordable Care Act. Guess what! – sit down, shut up and listen! News will be news, good and bad news will be reported. Why should anyone allow themselves to get so upset that they bicker, fuss, cuss and say loud outbursts with malice and hatred because of the news and current events happening in our society today? Also, why should we allow the past, present or future issues cause so much discord among our fellow mankind? Is there not a way that we can solve issues decently and orderly? We are the United States of America, free, and we have freedom of speech rights to express ourselves in ways that do not infringe or cause havoc to others. In America, the laws on the law books are deemed correct according to the USA process and for laws to be revised or changed, we must go through the legal process to have them removed or

amended. Just because we think a law is right or not right doesn’t give us the right to force, coerce or play the blame game to provoke others to align with our causes. Some stuff, we need to let go of from the past! There are some people who choose ignorance, hatred, violence and they will continue to as long as they live. Without a heart transformation and a willingness to do justly and treat others right, America will never fully live out the vision of one nation under God with liberty and justice for all. Sit down! Shut up! Listen! To Tallapoosa County – take notice of the things that’s going around and see how much we need to take the blinders off our eyes. Large cities aren’t the only ones having real serious issues. Some our headline news reported, drugs, rape, shooting, robberies, etc., etc., etc. I take my own advice. I will be sitting down, shutting up and listening more. I’ve decided in this world that there will be turmoil and if I can help solve issues for the betterment of my city, county, state, country and this vast, wide world, I believe I will be doing God’s will. In closing, sometimes prayer, relaxation, forgiveness, and moving on helps to make a situation and world better. Bickering about whose right or wrong will cause people headaches, heartaches, pain and sorrow. Blessings

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Evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City

Accountability Act, Bentley have reader miffed Dear Editor, The Alabama NAACP and the SOS Movement for Democracy and Justice did several protests at the Capitol and Statehouse against the Accountability Act. We delivered signs and letters to Governor Bentley’s office, asking him to repeal the Alabama Accountability Act. He paid it no attention. This is the kind of party that we have been up against. Those $4 million should have gone to the education trust fund instead of private schools. We knew this was going to happen to the money. They didn’t want federal dollars but they found a way to get some for the wrong reasons, so we fought back

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against it but they passed it anyway. We fought even harder to get it appealed but, you see, Bentley signed it into law and this is what happens. I told you shortly after Bentley got in office I wrote him and asked him where his plans were. Those plans he was carrying out were Riley plans. He has been gone from office about six or seven years and they are still carrying out his plans. I want to thank Mr. Larry Lee for following the money and keeping “We the People” informed. Mr. Lee gave you the website to go on and read it. The Department of Revenue’s website shows Alabama Opportunity

Scholarship Fund LLC created by Governor Bob Riley. This is what they do. They lie to get their bills passed. Even if the Democrats vote no, it don’t matter, they have a majority of votes. You can’t get a hearing back from Bentley. I know. I have written him several times and he won’t answer. He doesn’t and his party doesn’t represent the people of this state. in the end we will win, we are winning now, evil never win. God will never let you rise up over his children, his chosen ones. Arelean Wyckoff Alexander City

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coolers please.  The Hackneyville Volunteer Fire Department will hold the Third Annual Fireworks Bash on July 3 from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. Rexton Lee and Joey Gettings will be performing. Admission is $5 per person. Barbecue, hamburgers, hotdogs and other refreshments will be available. Bring your family and friends!  Opelika’s Freedom Celebration will be Friday July 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Opelika High School with fireworks around 9 p.m.  The Seman Volunteer Fire Department BBQ is July 3 and 4 with Boston butts, chicken and camp stew. They will also be serving sides for barbecue plates.  The annual Arti Gras juried art show on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads has expanded to two days this year, starting at noon on Friday until 8:30 p.m. and open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Come visit with friends, browse the tents and take home some great conversational art pieces from this year’s show.

July 4  Crossroads Garden Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Community Garden Club benefit will be held in the Arts Cabin at Russell Crossroads

The Outlook from 8 to 10 a.m. Pancakes, juice and coffee will be served. The cost is $5 and should be paid with cash or check.  A patriot boat parade will travel from Kowaliga Marina to Children’s Harbor and back. This year’s boat parade is sponsored by Russell Lands On Lake Martin. Or better yet, join the fun and captain your boat in the parade. Entry is free, but participants must register at the marina. Prizes will be awarded for largest flag, tallest flag, most patriotic decorations and most creative. The parade will begin at 10 a.m.  The second annual Heart of Waverly Bluegrass Festival concert will start at 11 a.m. at Standard Deluxe in Waverly, and the bands will play until 8 p.m. Bring blankets, coolers, chairs and friends but no dogs or glass, please. For information and tickets, visit www.standarddeluxe.com.  The Lake Martin Fourth of July Blast will be Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Lake Martin Amphitheater. Music will start at 5:30 p.m. with the Bank Walkers opening for Nationwide Coverage. The fireworks will start at 9 p.m. and the music will last until 10:30 p.m. Tickets to the show at the Amphitheater are $15 and children under 6 get in free.  There will be a July 4 Parade in the Blue Creek area

on Panders Camp Road at 11 a.m. with toys, leis, beads, necklaces, and candy. Much to share with the kids. Everyone welcome. Call 256825-6213 for more information. If you have a golf cart or an ATV and wish to participate in the

Plus, we want to look at the experience and reliability of each of the companies before we select one.” The policy spells out the punishment should a student’s test show him or her with drugs or alcohol in their system. For alcohol, in the case of either a first, second or third violation, the student must notify a parent or guardian, who can request for a retest, at their expense, within 72 hours. The student must also enroll in an alcohol education program at their expense and re-test negative before he can resume participation in activities. Alcohol violators must sit out 15 of contests (or not park on campus for 27 days) on first violation, 40 percent (no parking on campus for 72 days) on second and cannot participate for a full calendar year (no parking privileges for a year) on the third. In the case of illegal or banned substances, first and second violation requires parent notification. Again, the parent or guardian can request a retest, at their expense, within 72 hours. The student must also enroll in a drug education program at their expense and re-test negative before he can resume participation in activities. First offenders are banned from 40 percent of the team’s scheduled participation (no parking on campus for 72 days) and second offenders are banned from participation in extracurricular activities and from parking on campus for a calendar year. A student who tests positive for an illegal or banned substance a third time is permanently suspended from participation in any extracurricular activities and permanently loses on-campus parking privileges. Why the discrepancy between punishments for alcohol use vs. drug use?

“Well, alcohol is legal,” Cooper said. “The only reason that it’s something we’re concerned with is the students’ age. With the drugs, many of them aren’t legal. We just felt like we needed to draw that distinction in the punishments.” The drugs that Alex City Schools will test for may include but are not limited to alcohol, ecstasy (MDMA), marijuana, synthetic marijuana (Spice or K2), amphetamines, cannabinoids (marijuana and its derivatives), cocaine, opiates, anabolic steroids, barbiturates, benzodiaz-

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taxes. “The members of the committee believe that our public schools will fair much better in a business-friendly environment that is free from taxes that are both regressive and limit consumer spending,” the release says. “The overwhelming majority of the public voiced opposition to this hastily considered tax increase that takes $2.6 million from the local economy to solve a $1.2 million shortfall in the County School system.” The leadership of the local GOP explained that while they know the importance of education,

but said that has to be balanced with fiscal responsibility. “The Committee wants the public to understand that it is possible to be ‘for’ public education and also be ‘against’ unnecessary tax increases,” the release states. “The Republican policy on tax increases is well established as recently voted on by the Republican majority of the state legislature and the public should remain confident that the local committee is dedicated to maintaining this policy.” A call to the number listed for Carleton for comment was not returned Wednesday.

Testing he mentioned it. It was just a developing thing where we had those conversations and we felt like if we were going to do it, we needed to do it at the beginning of the school year. So we started looking at it last year in the middle of the year again, had some talks serious about it and actually had a board work session where Dr. Wilkinson presented some things to the board in regard to some possibilities for such a policy.” The policy calls for a minimum of four rounds of random testing for those affected. Not all students covered by the policy will necessarily be tested in each round and the intervals at which the tests occur are not likely to be “regular,” Cooper said. “The testing procedures are pretty standard in all the schools,” Cooper said. “First of all, all of them are going to do random drug tests. We said we’ll do at least four random tests throughout they year. We may do more. We can do as many as we want to, but our policy says that we’re going to do at least four. We can do as many or as few tests as we want to. We can say we’re just going to test 40 kids this time or we’re going to test 240. We have to fund the program so we have to be cognizant of how much it costs us, set up a budget for it and stay within that budget. But the policy is also set up where, if we feel like we need to, we can screen the whole group.” Cooper said the board hasn’t decided yet which company would handle its testing. He added that cost range from $23 per person to around $50 per person. “But when you look at those prices, you’re not necessarily comparing apples to apples,” Cooper said. “Some of those quotes may include testing for drugs that others don’t.

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epines, LSA methadone, methaqualone, oxycodone, heroin, phenylcyclidine, inhalants, ketamine, GHB, GHL and rohypnol. “That list is not concrete,” Cooper said. “The more we test for the more the tests cost. We can’t say that we’re going to test for all those drugs every time we screen. But there may be a certain drug that is costly to test for but that we’ve reason to believe is a problem in the school or in the community, something that’s new and not on our list. Well, we may not be able to screen for it every time, but we might

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Home 15th for the local Habitat chapter since the organization started up, according to president Jan Landers. Charles Gettys of Classic Builders is serving as the project manager of the project. “We try to build one house per year,” Landers said. “The time varies, but it normally takes about eight months to build a house. We feel like if all goes well, we could get this one done by the end of the year. But it is all volunteer labor, but we are hopeful.” In addition to making payments on an interest free mortgage provided by Habitat, families are required to put in up to 500 hours building the house. “This isn’t a giveaway,” Landers said. “They pay for

continued from page 1 include it in the tests once or occasionally to see what we find.” So when will the Alex City Schools drug testing begin? Cooper is understandably non-committal. “Do I think we’ll test in the coming year? Yes,” Cooper said. “Do I know when we’re going to start? No, and I’m not going to tell anyone, either. We’ll never tell anyone when we’re going to do it. We may say that we’ll test a minimum of four times a year and those testing intervals may be closer together or further apart.”

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continued from page 1 the home and they have to work for it.” Landers added that it has become harder to find a piece of donated land to build on, but the charity will continue to work hard to buy and acquire land for future projects. The lot where Moon’s new home will be built is the site of a tragic fire last winter where a family who had been renting saw the house destroyed on the coldest day of the year. The city abatement program leveled the remains of the home with a training fire, clearing the way for the lot to be sold to Habitat. “One family’s tragedy turned into a blessing for Jervonica,” Landers said.

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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Shockley makes hole-in-one, aces par 4 By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

For the second week in a row, Lakewinds Golf Course witnessed a young golfer bury a hole-in-one. On Monday, 13-year-old Trey Shockley hit a hole-inone on Lakewinds Hole 7 during play in Lakewinds PGA Jr. League, just one week after Sawyer Parks made the Jr. League’s first–ever hole-inone. Shockley said when he initially hit his shot, he thought it only ended up landing on the green, but soon he realized the shot was better than he hoped. “I was kind of relieved. I hit it and then told my partner that I had gotten one on the green,” Shockley said. “But then they told me it went in and I was relieved. I just really wanted to finish the round after that because I really couldn’t focus because I was pretty excited.” While the shot was Shockley’s first hole-in-one, it was also a historic shot in the Lakewinds Jr. League, as the shot was the first-ever albatross (double eagle) in the Jr. League, as Shockley aced a par 4. “Well, they said it’s the rarest shot in golf. I was like, yeah, it is kind of because I hit it on a Par 4,” Shockley said. “I couldn’t believe it went in. I don’t even know how.” Shockley, who has been playing in tournaments since he was 5 years old, said he hopes to continue to play and make it professionally one day. Submitted / The Outlook “I like playing the sport of golf and I hope to make it on 13-year-old Trey Shockley reaches in to retrieve his hole-in-one ball at Lakewinds Golf Course’s Hole 7 TV some day.” on Monday.

Tigers building strength through workout program By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

While summertime is commonly associated with vacations, it’s known to high school football teams around the country as the time when real work is done. The Dadeville Tigers are one of many teams around the state of Alabama that just completed its first month of summer strength and conditioning in preparation for the 2015 season. Dadeville football Coach Richard White said the Tigers began their workouts on June 8 and have made good progress throughout the summer. “We do all of the basic core lifts and supplemental lifts,” White said. “The main thing with the program is trying to get our kids stronger, and we also do some con-

ditioning. The kids are working hard and they’re getting there. So, hopefully around the time fall camp rolls around we will be in decent enough shape to go out and run the type of practice we want to. I’m very pleased with the progress they’ve made so far.” With strength and conditioning so crucial when it comes to wins and losses on the

field, White said the Tigers are hoping the hard work this summer will translate into the type of intensity the Tigers will need to be competitive throughout the year. “Nowadays you can’t put your kids out there without them being in some type of strength and conditioning program,” White said. “Otherwise, you’re asking for trouble and you’re asking for your kids to get injured. You’re asking for your kids to not have a chance to compete. We have to do our part as coaches to get them as strong as they can possibly be during the off-season and the summer months as well as with conditioning. That way, when fall practices start, you’re able to practice with the level of intensity that you want to play a game at.” Dadeville will begin fall practices on the first Monday in August.

QB Club steak fundraiser tickets on sale By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

The Benjamin Russell High School Quarterback Club is giving the community a chance to win $4,000 while supporting the Wildcats in the process. The BRHS Quarterback Club’s annual steak dinner fundraiser will be held Tuesday, July 7 at the Elks Lodge starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $100, which provides a steak dinner for two and entry into a $4,000 draw-down, as funds will support the BRHS football team. “This is our annual fundraiser for the Quarterback Club, which funds the majority of the football team’s budget,” said Bill Hendrix of the BRHS Quarterback Club. “The Quarterback Club sponsors a steak dinner every year. It’s $100 for tickets, which provides a steak dinner for two. Then the ticket provides you one chance for a grand prize of $4,000, which is called a draw-down.” Hendrix said there will also be many other door prizes, including dinners from Springhouse and Kowaliga Restaurant. “Instead of being the first one, they draw a ticket out and you’re out. When you get to the very last one, they win the $4,000.We will also have about 100 door prizes, so we try to make sure people leave with at least a t-shirt or a duffle bag,” Hendrix said. “A lot of the businesses have been really good about supporting us and giving door prizes to give away.” Tickets can be purchased at the door, but early purchase is encouraged in order to ensure there are enough steaks available. Anyone who would like to purchase a ticket or any business that would like to donate a door prize may contact president of the QB Club Tim Rape at 256827-9658 or Hendrix at 256-7495719.

Memories from one special Fourth of July and the first fish I ever caught

ishing is a game of patience that tests this control freak’s psyche. Once your bait drops below the surface of the water, you never really know what’s happening. You feel a gentile tug here, and a tug there. Is that a hungry sea creature? Is it the wind? Am I dragging against a rock? Are the fish even interested in the delicious morsel I’ve prepared and impaled on a steel hook? Growing up on the Florida east coast, I’m a saltwater guy. I’ve caught my share of flounder, mackerels and snapper, but the most interesting catch was my first. I didn’t use a fishing pole, or bait for that matter. Some kids remember their first catch, often with a little Zebco rod and reel, cork bob-

JOE MCADORY Sports Columnist

ber, tiny hook and squirmy worm. Not this 6-year-old. I took it one step further. I used my hands. It was the Fourth of July, maybe 1974 or 1975. Hard to remember, but I must have been six or seven at the time. Living near the Halifax River in South Daytona, my family traditionally watched fireworks shot from the Port Orange causeway on our family fishing boat, often battling a mixture of sand gnats and skeeters. The boat would bob up and down, a bug I couldn’t

see terrorized my shins, fireworks burst overhead, reflected on the water, and turned the night’s symphony into one of explosions, gentle waves, and seagulls. I miss those nights. There’s something about the reflection in the rippled water that made fireworks extra special. For a few moments, we joined together as one big American family and gazed at the colors streaking against the sky. We put aside our differences and remembered that we are all Americans and that deep down we share this special, common thread. Red. White. Blue. I believe the men and women who founded this great nation would be disappointed to see how segmented the land they created has become. They

never expected this to become the Divided States of America. Once the kabooms went silent, the sky went dark again with feint views of the lasting smoke that slowly blew in the wind toward the condos that lined the nearby beachside. Then people went home. Dad pulled the anchor, cranked the motor (a Johnson Outboard, I believe) and piloted our vessel between the oyster beds back toward the dock at Riverfront Park. I always sat up front, firmly grasping a wet, yellow rope. I had to hold on to something. At the bow of the boat was a red and green light. Dad said the light was there so other boats could see us at night. Makes sense. I still don’t know why one side was green and the other red. But the light served another

purpose. Seconds from the dock as the boat slowed, something slimy leapt from the water, hit me in the chest and landed in my lap. Instead of jumping out the boat, freaking out or doing something weird, I let go of the rope and grabbed that sucker with both hands. It was my first fish … an ugly mullet. Yes, I ate it. Any fishing recommendations on Lake Martin? I’ve never fished the lake, and I’ll take a bass over a mullet any day. Joe McAdory is Communications Editor at the Auburn University Raymond J. Harbert College of Business and is former sports editor at the Opelika-Auburn News. He can be reached at jem0040@ auburn.edu