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Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 7-9

Cities, state to waive tax, even though Tallapoosa County opts out of back-to-school shopping program By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

As Alabamians plunk down what is expected to total slightly more than $1 billion for back-to-school shopping this year, state revenue officials hope they’ll take advantage of the state’s 10th annual tax holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and lasts until midnight Sunday, Aug. 9. During the tax holiday, the state’s

four-percent sales tax will be waived statewide and sales taxes levied by 304 cities and counties, including Alexander City, also will be waived. Each will waive their 3.5 percent sales tax. Tallapoosa County opted not to participate and will still collect its 1 cent per dollar tax, but the opportunity still presents a potential savings for local shoppers. “This is the perfect opportunity for parents to purchase needed school sup-

plies and get a tax break at the same time,” said State Revenue Commissioner Julie Magee. “This is a win-win for parents, shoppers and retailers, because consumers will be buying non-exempt items as well.” While participation in the tax holiday is required for all retailers, counties and municipalities have the choice whether to waive local sales taxes. “Taxpayers, especially parents, will reap extra benefits if their city and coun-

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Owner says pup is healing as she tries to pay vet bills

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ONE TIME, AT BAND CAMP...

Today will mark the final day of band camp at Benjamin Russell High School. Band members like “Bobby” Sewell, above, have been braving the heat for two practices a day over the last two weeks. Right, Rozalyn Richardson twirls a flag at Thursday’s morning session, while, below, 2009 grad Jonathan Warren and Band Director Don Bloodworth look on from high above.

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Amy Cosby said that her dog Dezal is lucky to be alive after being peppered by a shotgun blast early on July 17. Cosby said that despite the ordeal, which meant having more than 20 pellets removed, the dog is doing well and active now. “It’s amazing how well Dezal is doing,” Cosby said. “The veterinarian was even able to save the eye that got shot, too. It just killed me to see that when he got shot.” Cosby had just let Dezal out that morning at her home on Peppers Road. Just a minute or so later she heard a See DOG, Page 3

Dezal had more than 20 bird-shot pellets removed, including one in the eye.

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By Cliff Williams The Dadeville City Council learned it may still be able to take advantage of a $400,000 grant to renovate around the courthouse square now that the Tallapoosa County Commission has shown interest in joining the project. “We will get some flexibility from the Alabama Department of Transportation now that the county is coming on board with the project,” CDG engineer Steve Thomas told the council Tuesday. “You have an extended time frame because you are waiting for the county to get their application in.” Tallapoosa County Commissioner Emma Jean Thweatt explained that the idea has not gone before the whole commission. “Blake and I met with Steve Thomas on the issue and would like to join in,” Thweatt said. Thomas says the county

ty choose to participate, as they could be exempt from paying state, municipal and county taxes on their purchases,” said Magee. The number of counties and municipalities in the state participating in the holiday is an all-time high. Some of the items subject to the tax holiday include: • Clothing priced at $100 or less;

The 8th Annual Waverly Tomato Showdown is back this Saturday. Held annually at the Standard Deluxe in Waverly experienced and novice tomato gardeners alike compete for the finest tomato in the land. The winner takes home the renowned Tomato Trophy and each year the winner must return the trophy and present it to the new champion. Tomato entries must be turned in promptly by 11:45 a.m. Judging begins at noon. A panel of three judges will taste and judge each

‘Refreshing’ business proposition The recent sweltering summer temperatures is perfect weather for a refreshing business idea like a Lemonade stand, like the one that Sara Grace Jackson, 8, Cecelia Radney, 7, and Emma Jackson, 4, manned downtown Thursday. The cool pink lemonade and sweet treats were being sold to raise money to send a care package to military dogs.

tomato based on flavor, texture, appearance and overall enjoyment counts twice. This year there will be an Ugliest Tomato Award. The gates will open to the public at 11 a.m. and tickets are $15. Children 12 and under get in free. Tickets include full access to the Famous BLT Bar. Patrons are allowed to bring coolers; no glass or dogs. On the Standard Deluxe stage there will be live musical performances by: Rachael Wilson, The Loon Band, Traveller (Robert Ellis, Cory Chisel, Jonny Fritz and Friends) and Tony See TOMATO, Page 3

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change his closed ways, but now, knowing the cause, I fear there is nothing I can do to help him. Maybe he’s just too messed up for me. I don’t know what to do. Can someone have two soul mates? -- NOT HIS SOUL MATE DEAR NOT HIS SOUL MATE: Please do not allow your self-confidence issues to ruin your relationship, because from where I sit, it appears you’re looking for a way to push this man away. So what if he had a romance that ended tragically? She’s dead -- gone! And you’re very much alive. Stop competing with her. If there is one thing I have learned, it is that we cannot change other people. He

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DEAR ABBY: I am the treasurer for my high school’s upcoming 50th reunion. My senior class was large -- more than 550 students. My problem is, 280 students have not responded to our monthly emails or newsletters. It takes a lot of time and effort to put on a reunion. We have been working on it for two years. I realize some classmates hated their senior year. Not all of us had a perfect time. But would you remind people that a simple yes or no works well? Frankly, I don’t know why anyone would say no, unless medical or financial issues prevented them from attending. I don’t look like I did at 18, and neither does anyone else. The clique clubs are gone, and the captain of the football team

Tree frog tree house A tree frog has found that living in a bird house beats simply hanging out in the trees near the North Central Avenue home of Shirley Rambo. She captured this picture of the frog last week, but said he is a frequent visitor to two of the birdhouses that she has around her home. “He’s a pretty smart little fellow,” Rambo said. “He found out that having a roof over his head is a whole lot better thing sitting up there in the tree, especially in this heat. I go out there and if he’s not in one of the birdhouses, I can usually find him sitting in the other.” She said that while most frogs she has encountered aren’t very social, this one seems to love to show oﬀ for the camera, like he did for this shot. CHINESE & JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

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Funeral service for Mrs. Janet Davenport Deavers, 70, of Jacksons Gap, will be Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bay Pine Baptist Church. Bro. Ed Frantz will officiate. Burial will follow in the Pates Chapel Cemetery, Jemison at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Deavers passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1945 in Clanton, Alabama to Robert Klinner and Edna Ola Smith Eddings. She was an active member of Bay Pine Baptist Church. Mrs. Deavers enjoyed crocheting, reading murder mysteries, and was an Auburn football fan. She loved to laugh, talk on the phone, and watch movies. She is survived by her husband of 4 years, Claudie Lee Deavers of Jacksons Gap; sons, Tony Davenport (Sharon), of Alexander City, and Larry Davenport (Sally), of Hoover; granddaughter, Drew Davenport Schultz (Jim); greatgranddaughter, Hannah Davenport; brothers, Tim Eddings (Darnelle), of Carrollton, GA, Ken Eddings of Alabaster, and Bobby Klinner; and sister-in-law, Donna Eddings of Anniston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Davenport, her parents and her brother, Harold Eddings. The family will accept flowers or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, One Perimeter Park South, Suite 100 N, Birmingham, AL 35243, or online at ALZ.org. 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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looks just like any other guy. Can you comment? -- READY FOR THE REUNION DEAR READY: Yes. There may be other reasons why some graduates don’t wish to attend their high school reunion. They live far away, or there is no one they particularly want to see. Rather than work yourself into a lather, in your next communication to the graduates, specify that only those who have responded to the invitation can be accommodated “because the committee is making arrangements for which they need an exact head count.” If you don’t hear from someone, do not plan on seeing him or her.

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DEAR ABBY: I have been close to my best friend for three years. A year ago we decided to date. We have a wonderful relationship on almost every level. The only issue I have is that he’s reluctant to open up about his past. He is a very private person, and I know it’s because of his upbringing. This has sparked many debates between us that have ended less than pleasantly. Recently, he did open up, and when he did, he dropped a bomb. He asked me if I believed in soul mates, and I said yes. Then he told me about how in his past there was a girl he loved very much. Sadly, she died. He said he sees this girl as his soul mate, but he doesn’t think it lessens any of his love for me. This was the first time he opened up to me. Now that it has sunk in, I’m hurt. I already have self-confidence issues, and I worry that since I am not her, I’m not enough. I can’t live up to a dead woman. I always thought I could

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is not officially on board yet. “There has been no commitment by the county to do anything yet,” Thomas said. “The city’s part is an encouragement to get the county involved.” Thweatt agreed. “We (commissioners) probably would not do anything had the city not committed,” Thweatt said. Just a couple weeks ago, the council thought it might not be able to take advantage of the grant due to the $80,000 it would take to match it. “I know now we cannot commit to the $80,000,” Councilperson Randy Foster said. “We did not block it last meeting. I just put the numbers out there to let everyone

know where we are at.” Council member James Tarpley agreed. “We do not have it now,” Tarpley said. “But it is a long range plan for us – two-and-a-half to three-year outlook for us.” After some discussion the council decided to wait and see what the county does before moving on the grant. The council received news that the new fire truck will be here sometime in the middle of August and that the fire department also received a $126,000 grant for new air tanks that requires a match of $6,400. The council also heard from Police Chief David Barbour about staffing.

“We need to look at hiring another officer,” Barbour said. “ We are already down one, have one on deployment and more about to be on deployment. So before we get into overtime issues I think we need to start looking for someone.” After some discussion about when to bring a new officer in, the council did approve that Barbour could start looking for a new officer. The Dadeville City Council went into a short executive session to discuss potential litigation. The council also approved the minutes from the last meeting and rec center rentals. The next meeting of the Dadeville City Council is Aug. 11 at 5 p.m.

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• School supplies valued at $50 or less; • Books that cost $30 or less; and • Computers and computer equipment with a selling price of $750 or less. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, the average Alabama family with school-age children could save close to $63 and those with college-age children could save as much as

$96. The group estimates the average family in the South with school children will spend $627 on back-toschool items and those with college-age children will spend $961. Even if you do not have children in school, remember, the sales tax holiday is for everybody. A broad range of consumers uses the items that are tax-free. Those consumers interested in filling out their ward-

robes, stocking their libraries or revamping their home offices also can benefit from buying during the taxfree weekend. Alabama is one of 17 states nationwide that has a back-to-school tax holiday and offers savings on more items than many other states, including neighboring Florida and Mississippi. Only clothes and shoes are tax-free in Mississippi and Florida

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has a lower threshold for supplies and offers no tax break for books. Overall, the Alabama Retail Association estimates that Alabamians will spend $4.6 billion in the month of August. Despite roughly 25 percent of that total being spent during the back-toschool tax holiday, August’s sales tax collections will grow, if the trend of eight of the first nine years of the tax holiday holds true.

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gunshot and went out to find Dezal whimpering and bleeding. She found injuries caused by bird shot along the animal’s left side, an eye and along the life side of the dog’s snout. “I just can’t understand how someone could do something like that,” Cosby said. “I would understand if he was a vicious or aggressive dog, but I bet I haven’t even heard him bark twice in his whole life. He’s just a big baby and he loves people.” So far, Alexander City Police

investigators have not made an arrest. Because there were no witnesses, it’s hard to prove who may have pulled the trigger that morning. Anyone with any information regarding the incident, they can report it to investigators at 256-234-3421. While it appears that Dezal will make a full recovery, he is still at Wayside Animal Hospital on Dadeville Road. Cosby said that she was unable to afford the unexpected cost and she can’t bring him home until she can satisfy the bill.

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“I am trying to scrape up enough to pay the bill so I can get him home,” Cosby said. “I know it sounds bad, but I just wasn’t prepared for that expense. I’ve had some people who have offered to donate some to help. I hate to ask, but if there is anyone out there who could help, I would be so grateful. The people at Wayside have been great, but I really need to bring my baby home.” Anyone wishing to donate can do so at Wayside Animal Hospital at 2630 Dadeville Road in Alexander City.

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Using grants funds instead of walking away makes sense

hen there is a way to improve our public areas at a low cost, we ought to take it. The Dadeville City Council learned this week that it may get a second chance at doing just that. Recently the council chose to not take advantage of a $400,000 Alabama Department of Transportation grant to improve the courthouse square because it required an $80,000 local match that was not available. While we understand the realities of finances, we also feel an opportunity to multiply your money by five times is awfully hard to pass up. The council obviously recognized the same thing, and at its encouragement, the Tallapoosa County Commission has shown an interest in partnering with the city to get the grant, which will extend the project time line and make a beautification of the roads and area around the courthouse possible. They are talking about improving traffic flow, improving sidewalks and adding features that will make the area a focal point for all who pass by. With the county involved, the whole thing could go one step further. Wouldn’t it be great if that effort worked hand in hand with efforts to make improvements to the courthouse itself? We think that’s a fine idea. The Tallapoosa County Commission still has to approve the plan to join in the project and we encourage it to do so. By working together, the city and county governments both benefit. And ultimately, the people of Tallapoosa County will get almost half a million dollars of improvements around our courthouse for the bargain basement price of $80,000. We call that a good deal for all concerned.

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Officials

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. Governor Robert Bentley represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. He was elected to office on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7100. His office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

Robert Bentley

Luther Strange was elected Alabama’s 49th Attorney General on November 2, 2010, and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Luther Strange Washington Avenue, Montgomery. Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Lee 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, Mark Tuggle 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 334242-7865. His Tom Whatley office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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State’s leaders acting like they are in Washington

tate government is acting more like Washington, D.C., every day. The state General Fund is spending close to $1 million more a day than the state General Fund can support. This means that for every five dollars state government is spending close to one of those dollars is being spent without continuous revenue behind it. How is this possible? This is possible because of using one-time money, and the legislature swiping money from the Alabama Trust Fund. State General Fund agencies have not seen a balanced budget without these type of budget shenanigans in a decade. Alabama state government does not have a revenue problem. Alabama state government has a spending problem. Gov. Robert Bentley spent millions on campaign ads promising, “More Jobs. Less Government. No New Taxes.” Just nine months after he was running for office, the governor has broken his two biggest promises. He has proposed now two tax increase packages, and he is pushing for bigger government/ more spending. Governor Bentley originally proposed spending over $500 million more out of the pockets of state taxpayers in attempt to raise everyone’s taxes. The governoractually proposed new taxes that would put the typical family paying over $1,800 a year for state services (excluding roads and schools). This is way too much for Alabamians to pay for prisons, Medicaid, and a smattering of other things. The governor needs to scale back his wish list and give us a balanced budget like he promised without raising

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taxes. Has something changed since nine months ago, when Governor Bentley and every lawmaker was elected by riding on a no new taxes/less government band wagon? No, nothing has changed. They all knew they had taken money out of the Alabama Trust Fund to spend on state government and they knew they were going to have to scale back this year. Promising No New Taxes and Less Government knowing full well the hole would be there from not having the Alabama Trust Fund money means either they were promising to scale back government after the election, or they flat knew that they were purposely deceiving the voters of Alabama in a calculated strategy of lying about their true intent to raises taxes after election day. Any lawmaker not falling in the categories of intent to shrink spending, or intent to lying to voters about breaking their no new tax campaign promise, must just be an imbecile. Just a decade ago, Alabama families were paying less than $1,000 a year for state services and now the governor wants to push that amount to $1,800? What has changed? What are Alabamians getting now that they did not get ten years ago? Show us the money. State General Fund spending for Medicaid has tripled since 2004. And this is when emergen-

cy room treatment of Medicaid patients is on the rise and where only 20 percent of Medicaid emergency room visits are for emergency treatment, according to the Partnership for Medicaid. Instead of ballooning Medicaid spending, the governor and bureaucrats need to get emergency room spending in check and put some meaningful restrictions on the over usage of health care. And prisons? Ten years ago state dollars going to prisons was right at $300 million. Now? The governor has requested almost $520 million for Corrections, or 70 percent more. This is when the cost for the no-bid crony prison medical contract has tripled in 12 years to a huge $80 million a year. Inflation accounted for 22 percent increases in spending over the past ten years. What accounts for the other 50 percent to over 100 percent increase in numerous agencies? People are tired of state government throwing money down a rat hole. People are tired of paying more for less. Here is an idea. Balance the budget with what you have, Governor Bentley and lawmakers. We all pay enough as it is, and we elected all of you because you promised not to raise taxes, and not to increase an already bloated state government. The state legislature goes back to Montgomery Aug. 3 to consider Gov. Bentley’s tax increases. Taxpayers should tell their legislators to keep their promise to not raise taxes. John Rice is a former state legislator and a local businessman.

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Scripture “God is faithful. He will always be our wonderful Father, our great Provider, Helper, and Healer – no matter how old we are, or what we face.” – Isaiah 46:4

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Legislature still have a chance to finish strong

he Alabama Legislature caught its share of grief after adjourning from the regular session without passing a budget. The alleged infighting between the House and Senate and the bickering over how to solve the shortfall dominated the headlines in early June as the session wrapped up. Yet, nearly eight weeks later, it’s easier to examine the full body of work and praise a great deal of what has been accomplished. Heading into next week’s special session, Republicans should focus on preserving their record over the last five years and finishing strong. A brief reminder of how this session began: the Gov. Robert Bentley sent over a budget that relied almost entirely on tax increases to close the General Fund shortfall. Rather than being able to make a few tweaks here and there, legislators opposed to tax increases were forced back to the drawing board with far fewer resources, particularly staff, to aide in their research and decision-making. It was hardly surprising that they chose to close the gap with cuts, as the base of the Republican supermajority rightfully refused tax increases that would, by and large, ask the people to hand over more of their hard-earned money to fund Medicaid and prisons. While the budget quandary remains unsolved, the legislature tackled several complex policy matters that will have a positive

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long-term impact on the General Fund. For instance, managed care reforms to Medicaid that passed in 2013 were duplicated for long-term care services in hopes of slowing perpetual increases in Medicaid spending. The Senate also declared its opposition to Medicaid expansion, recognizing that the state’s required obligations through expansion would ultimately add a 10 percent increase to state funds spent on Medicaid (not including unknown administrative costs). In another act of legislating for the long-term, the comprehensive prison reform bill was signed into law. Corrections spending accounts for 4.3 percent of all state spending and a whopping 21.4 percent of General Fund expenditures. Along with Medicaid, this spending has increased by 25 percent over the last 20 years with no signs of slowing. Aspects of the prison reform law do require additional frontend funds; but, over time, this investment should help to level out corrections spending as the strains of overcrowding are eased. On the last day of the ses-

sion, a bill was passed to reform judicial public pensions. Public pensions are an oft-overlooked aspect of state spending, but this year alone, the state put almost $1 billion – nearly five times the amount of the shortfall into the pension system. The estimates for 2016 are no better. The Judicial Retirement Fund currently has the worst funding percentage of the state’s three pension systems, and the reform passed this session addresses the state’s liability in this regard. It will result in immediate costsavings with an even greater savings impact expected over time. Despite some flirting with Bentley’s proposed tax increases, most were dead on arrival, as was gambling. Instead, new legislative study committees were established on issues such as tax reform, structural pension reform, and proposed privatization of the state’s ABC Board. This indicates an ongoing willingness to deal with fundamental problems in Alabama’s state government, rather than abdicating this duty and opting for budget gimmicks and quick fixes. When legislators return on Aug. 3rd, they will be given another opportunity to finish strong. Based on the grit of those legislators we work with behind the scenes, I, for one, still have faith that they will. Katherine Robertson is vice president for the Alabama Policy Institute.

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from 11-6. Kowaliga Country will be there live to announce the winners – grand prize of $5,000, second $2,000 and third a Yeti cooler. The grand prize ticket will be selected by Alexander City Police Chief Willie Robinson. For more information contact Jaime Billups by email at jbillups@lakemartinhospital.com or call 256-397-1440. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at FoodLand of Dadeville

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August 1 CLASS REUNION: Attention BRHS Class of 1980: We have set Aug. 1 as the date for our 35th Class Reunion. The reunion will be at Queen’s Attic in Alexander City. Registration will start at 6:15 p.m. If you have received your form and information sheet and are attending the reunion please fill it out and return it along with your payment no later than July 1. If you will be unable to attend the reunion please fill out the information sheet and return it to us so we can include you in our 35-Year Reunion Class Booklet. The cost of the reunion is $60 per couple and $35 per single. If you have not received a form, please contact one of the following classmates and we will get you one. Julie Daugherty Blankenship 256-7494129, Angie Still Strickland 256-2343911, Pam Jowers Keel 256-596-2335. YARD AND BAKE SALE: Marshall Street Church will have a Yard and Bake Sale including sausage and biscuits, Saturday, Aug. 1 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Clothing, furniture and more. Proceeds go to the Building Project. CRUISE IN: The Lord’s Cruisers are hosting a cruise in Aug. 1 from 5:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. at Arby’s. Come have fun. All antique cars, trucks and bikes welcome. Listen to the music of the 50s and 60s. For more information call Rob Siggers at 256-794-3846. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Walgreens Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. YARD SALE: Comer United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to noon. They will have furniture, clothing, appliances and pots and pans.

August 2 CHURCH HOMECOMING: The Old Providence Baptist Church is hosting an all day singing and homecoming. Redemption Quartet from Ashland is the featured quartet. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church of Tallassee will celebrate 135 years of ministry Aug. 2. A homecoming program is being prepared to commemorate this joyous occasion. Members, former members, family, and friends are cordially invited to attend. The program will begin at 2:30 p.m. and the guest speaker for the occasion will be Ms. Tracie Shealey. Ms. Shealey, a professional educator of 17 years, is the daughter of Ms. Jeanetta Shealey of Tallassee. She is a graduate of Reeltown High School and a former member of the Wall Street AME Zion Church. Rev. Tandra Jones is the pastor. UNITY RALLY: The Liberty Life Christian Center will be hosting a Unity Rally Sunday Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Carolyn Hillard and the pastor is Apostle W.T. Traylor. The will be “United for ministry work” form Ephesians 4:1-12. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Calvary Baptist Church of Dadeville is celebrating its 75th Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Special guest singing by the Dixie Echoes. Dinner will be served following the service. You are invited to come and celebrate this special occasion. All former members and friends are encouraged to visit. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Old Union Baptist Church in Jackson’s Gap is hosting homecoming Sunday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. with Church and Main provid-

ing the music. Food and fellowship to follow. Need a ride, call 256-825-7502 or 256-596-1873. PRAYER WALK: There will be a prayer walk for the Dadeville Schools Sunday, Aug. 2 at 4 p.m. All parents and community members are welcome. Hope to see you at Dadeville Elementary School.

August 3-5 REVIVAL: You are invited to attend a Soul Saving, Healing and Deliverance Revival at Corinth Baptist Church, Kellyton, Alabama, August 3 - 5 at 7 p.m. nightly The pastor will be Pastor Jimmy L. Brooks, Jr. with the theme for the revival being 1 Corinthians 12:12 One church working together. Monday Night Program guest minister will be Rev. James Whetstone & Leander Baptist Church Choir, Tuesday Night Program guest minister will be Rev. Robert Hargrove & Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Choir, Wednesday Night Program guest minister will be Rev. Autrey Powell & Elam #2 Baptist Choir

August 8-9 SECOND SATURDAY SINGING: The Joymasters will be hosting a Second Saturday Singing August 8 at 6 p.m. and August 9 at 10 a.m. at the Family Worship Center in Alex City at 1676 Sewell St. The pastor is Tony Harris. Everyone is welcome.

August 9 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting a homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 9, at 3 p.m. Rev. Rodney Looney of Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Sylacauga will be the guest speaker. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Liberty United Methodist Church in Hackneyville is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 9 at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Ken Corson, a former pastor. Special music will be provided. Lunch will follow.

August 12-14 REVIVAL SERVICES: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 12-14 at 7 p.m. nightly. Minister Maurice Wright is the guest speaker.

August 15 SUMMER BAZAAR: Vendor spaces are available for the Aug. 15 Annual Summer Bazaar at the Lake Martin Laubach Literacy Program and Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc., to be held in the back of the Karen Channel State Farm Building. For vendors selling handmade or new items, spaces will be located inside the back of the building. There will be some flea market spaces available outside and along the parking lot perimeter. If you are talented and would like to set up a table with your goods contact Rita at literacylakemartin@yahoo.com or Carley at carleyatvcca@gmail.com or 256-234-0347 by July 13.

August 22 CLASS REUNION: The BRHS Class of 1970 is holding its 45th year reunion at the Alex City Elk’s Lodge on August 22 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Dress is casual. Finger foods and soft drinks are catered by the Lodge. Cash bar. Bring 60’s and 70’s music. Send RSVP and check to Herbert Shivers at 939 S Gay Street, Auburn, AL 36830 by August 5 or email RSVP by August 5 to hshivers2@charter.net A group photograph will be taken at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 per couple or $30 per individual.

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

Ongoing Events BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: Summer Programs for the Boys and Girls Program will take place from June 8 until July 31. The teen center will also be open. For more information please call the administrative office at (256)2344757. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every 2nd Saturday for Beyond Transformations, Inc. Have you been wanting to give back, work with youth, or be a part of a group that makes a difference? Please Email iamtransforms@gmail.com or Call at 334440-6539. Donations of clothes, food, books, computers, school supplies, building and donations are needed. BIBLE STUDY: Please come join the Auburn Woman’s Satellite Day Bible Study Fellowship. We are currently registering ladies who are interested in studying the Book of Revelations. The course, study guides, seminars, and lecture notes are free. This is interdenominational and open to all women. The location is Parkway Baptist Church Holliday Hall, 766 East University Drive in Auburn. We meet on Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. We will love to have you there. Bible knowledge is not required. Come learn, share, and fellowship. For further information, contact Tricia at 334-546-1386. For further information on Bible Study Fellowship go to https://www.bsfinternational.org. AMATEUR RADIO CLUB: The Lake Martin Amateur Radio Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Alexander City Airport Terminal Building with dinner and fellowship following at a local area restaurant. Amateur radio license exams are available after the meeting by prior arrangement. The club also meets on the air (Alabama Emergency Net Victor) on the first, third, fourth and fifth Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. on the club sponsored K4YWE repeater at 145.33 mhz with the 146.96 repeater as backup. All interested can attend our meetings or contact Tim Mayfield K4CWL at 256-329-1172 or John Phillips WI4P at 256-212-4063 CAR SHOW: Lake Martin Street Rods and Classic Cars meet every 3rd Saturday at Buck’s Dairy Quick in Alexander City from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call Danny at (256) 496-0024 for more information. TALLAPOOSA PATRIOTS: The Tallapoosa Patriots meet the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Professional Commons. For more information contact Sherry Sellers at thyra899@gmail.com or at 256-2342528. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month in the community room at Russell Medical Center from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256-329-7177. FREE SUPPORT GROUP: GriefShare, a grief recovery support group, will meet each Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Reception Center of Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. This seminar is offered without cost to participants, and sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and Rocky Creek Baptist Church. For further information and registration, call Larry Cummings at 256-397-2511.

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Victory Baptist Academy

Public Meetings

Accepting Applications For Enrollment

 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.

 Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville.

 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.

 Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

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Is a wonderful opportunity for children to receive an education. We encourage strong parental involvement, provide a safe and secure environment and offer an outstanding curriculum. We give each student a Faith-based education and reinforce what you are teaching your children at home. We have one of the most affordable tuitions in our area. Please, feel free to contact us with any additional questions. Thank you and God Bless!

 Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

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Lady Generals prepped for start of high school volleyball practices

Location moved for BRHS football season ticket sales By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

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Horseshoe Bend’s Paden Smith (6) tries to block an attack from Dadeville’s Hallie Cox during a match last season at the Dadeville High School gymnasium.

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The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals will be learning on the fly when they enter the 2015 season. The Lady Generals will be among the area high school volleyball teams that kick off practices on Monday, Aug. 3, in preparation for the 2015 season. Allison Franklin, head volleyball coach of Horseshoe Bend, said that while the Lady Generals will suit up a total of 29 players between their varsity and junior varsity squads, they only return a pair of experienced seniors in Erin Vickers and Alana Story. “We’re going to have a very young varsity team this year. We’ve got two returning from last year, and they’re actually going to be my seniors. We’re going to try to rely on their experience,” Franklin said. “For the summer, we’ve just been doing our regular workouts and working on our conditioning.” Franklin got a good look at the Lady Generals in action for the first time during a road play date on Tuesday. She said the focus this year will be to find some hitters who can make big plays. “Tuesday, we did attend the play date at Clay-Central High School, so that was really our first time to see what this year’s team has,” Franklin said. “We lost a lot of our hitters from last year’s squad, so we’ve kind of gone back to the basics and really emphasized the passing game.

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Horseshoe Bend volleyball Coach Allison Franklin talks to the Lady Generals during a break in action.

We’re looking to try and focus on making good plays.” Franklin added that one of the first priorities when the Lady Generals take the floor next week will be to solidify a rotation.

“We still don’t have a set rotation, so that’s No. 1. We’ve got to get that set rotation, and we’ve got to get our senior leaders to be more vocal in the game because that’s a big part of it,” Franklin said. “We have to be able to play well in our area.”

Benjamin Russell High School will make a slight change to the football seasonticket sales process for the 2015 season. As opposed to season tickets being sold from the Alexander City Schools central office as they were in previous seasons, season tickets will now be sold from the BRHS Gymnasium lobby once they go on sale Aug. 10. “We’re making a little change this year in that we’re moving the season-ticket sales from the central office over to the lobby of the gym at the high school,” said Benjamin Russell Athletic Director Pam Robinson. “We just want people to know where to go to look for the season tickets and when they’re going to be on sale. It’s all going to be at the high school this year.” Those who were seasonticket holders for the 2014 season will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for 2015 on Aug. 10-14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost for a reserved season ticket package, which includes all six home games, will be $54. Season parking passes can also be purchased during that time for $15. “The first day of school they’ll go on sale that week for previous season-ticket holders,” Robinson said. “Then anyone else wanting to purchase season tickets can get them the week before the first football game on Aug. 21.” On Monday, Aug. 17, remaining tickets will go on sale to the public. Previous season-ticket holders who do not plan to purchase season tickets for the 2015 season are asked to inform BRHS as soon as possible by calling 256-234-8611 or by emailing Pam Robinson at coachrob@alex.k12.al.us. Home game opponents for the 2015 season include B.C. Rain on Aug. 21, Central-Clay County on Aug. 28, Eufaula (Homecoming) on Sept. 11, Pell City on Sept. 18, Chelsea on Oct. 8, and Chilton County (Senior Night) on Oct. 23. All game start times are 7 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The problem with pre-season college football polls I f you’re like me – scouring for any little bit of new college football news each and every day – you probably noticed that the first Amway Coaches Poll dropped Thursday morning. Frankly, there were no real surprises. Just like strolling down your local supermarket aisle, all of the familiar brands were right where they always are: Your Ohio States, Alabamas and Notre Dames. Really, the only thing missing was an unearned appearance by the Texas Longhorns. Honestly, now more than ever, there’s really no reason to be up in arms over pre-season polls. With the dawn of the College Football Playoff, polls have somehow become even more irrelevant. Sure, it gets old and annoying to see teams appear in the Top 25 each and every season

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regardless of how good or bad they were last year (Tennessee is the 25th best team in the country?! Over Texas A&M?!?!). However, the role that polls play in college football these days is completely up for debate. For starters, I’ve always found the coaches poll to be comical by its very nature. Anyone who knows even the tiniest bit about college football coaches knows that their job is one that lasts year round, so when exactly do they have time to watch other teams play other than the film they watch when preparing for

upcoming games? Heck, if I remember correctly, even Steve Spurrier once admitted to letting interns put together his coaches poll ballot, thus making the merits of said poll only slightly higher than me sitting here putting together my own Top 25. The cynic in me believes polls are now nothing more than a marketing ploy. As is the case in our society these days, everything has to be sponsored by some company. I swear, as of this writing, I still don’t know what Amway does, but I’m aware of its existence, so…I guess that’s something, right? I mean, really, it generally is starting to feel like polls only exist for the sole purpose of being able to throw numbers by teams’ names in week one as if to say “HEY! YOU SHOULD PROBABLY WATCH THIS GAME!” as if viewers are too

dumb to figure out which games are important. Now sure, in the BCS-era, each poll used to play a small part in some ridiculous formula to determine the BCS-rankings, but now that the College Football Playoff has been created only one poll matters: the CFP Selection Committee’s. Which brings me to my biggest problem with pre-season polls, and that is a bothersome trend that seemed to emerge during last season. While the College Football Playoff Selection Committee didn’t release its first Top 25 until Oct. 28 of 2014, it felt like there was really not much variation between any of the polls released. For instance, throughout the rest of last season, it seemed like the Associated Press Poll and the CFP Top 25 were kind of informing each other, like one

was looking to the other to kind of figure out where each team should be placed. There were no radical differences between either, which honestly I kind of expected there to be given that the CFP committee locks itself in some ritzy room each week to watch college football. I don’t know, I guess what I’m saying is that college football polls will probably always make for good debate fodder, but their actual usefulness in this new playoff-era is pretty much zero. I’d just love to see what would happen if there were no polls until the playoff committee released its Top 25 midway through the season. At least that way we would be able to tell if they’re ranking teams by their brand name or by their actual, on-field merits. Hudson is sports editor of The Outlook.