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LOCAL, PAGE 3 Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892

Holder receives mastership from academy of general dentistry

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Great Bethel moving on Local church striving ‘to be great again’ in new beginning By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Rev. Calvin Brown once sat among the pews of Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church when it was up on the hill. Sunday he stood at its pulpit in the new building delivering a message to members trying to lead them down a path to recovery. Like many pastors, Brown File / The Outlook worked up a sweat While the judge currently and clutched a has the case under advisetowel to dry his brow from time to ment, members at Great Bethel are trying to look time while delivering a message. ahead to a new beginning. Brown shook the hands of members as he retreated to the See BETHEL • Page 9

Home spared in electrical fire

Onin Staffing holding job fair in New Site today

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

The Alexander City Fire Department responded to a fire call Monday afternoon on Johnson Street to find smoke on the side of a home. “I was watching TV when I heard a pop,” a resident said. “Then the power went out.” It did not take long before the source of power outage was located. “I peeked outside and saw flames,” the resident said. “I slipped outside and watched from the porch.” The fire department was on scene fast enough to keep it contained to just the electrical meter supply. Alexander City Light and Power disconnected the power to allow the fire department to use more water. It did not take firefighters long to extend a ladder to the roof of the home and water was put down the conduit to cool off the metal. Firefighters did remove some woodwork to make sure the fire started by shorting wires had not made into the structure. “I am just happy everything will be OK,” the resident said. “I am thankful they got here when they did.”

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Onin Staffing will be holding a job fair at New Site Town Hall today, taking applications and interviewing candidates for a number of positions in various industries throughout the area. “We hold interviews like this to reach out to candidates in the community and make things a little more convenient for them,” Alexander City branch manager Misti Bowen said. “We have never hit the New Site community before.” Starting at noon and running until 6 p.m., Bowen and other representatives from Onin will be handing out applications to those

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Firefighters wait for the power to be disconnected to a home before putting out an electrical fire Monday afternoon.

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Treadwell explains legal matters with Dadeville Kiwanis

Boys & Girls Club awarded $1K grant for SMART Girls program

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Dadeville attorney Mark Allen Treadwell was the special guest at Thursday’s weekly meeting of the Dadeville Kiwanis Club. During his talk with the Kiwanians, Treadwell talked about several legal items, providing them with valuable information in order to better plan for the future. Much of his talk revolved around matters regarding estates when an individual passes away. These topics included how property items are determined to be either probate or non-probate, the best way to write certain things into a will, ways a will can be challenged in court and the payments that can be required if See TREADWELL • Page 9

The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area a $1,000 grant for the group’s SMART Girls program. The local organization applied for the grant in April in an effort to bring a program like SMART Girls to the Alexander City community to provide young women with the necessary skills to say no to drugs, alcohol and premature sexual activities at such an early age. The goal of the SMART Girls program is to help girls develop healthy attitudes and lifestyles. Girls participating will be divided into two age-group levels, ages See GRANT • Page 3

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DEAR ABBY: I am a child care provider working with infants. Two of us work in the nursery and share responsibilities. One baby has become extremely attached to me, to the point that I can’t take a break or go to lunch without him screaming until I return. I feel guilty taking lunch breaks or even a vacation because I know that whoever substitutes for me will have to deal with the crying. Other teachers have tried to bond with him to make it easier on everyone, but it doesn’t work. It has reached the point that I’m exhausted at the end of the day from the stress of having to be near him all day. Any suggestions? -- MOTHERING IN MISSOURI DEAR MOTHERING: Yes. You are a caring person who is doing more than your share of trying to make the baby feel secure, so stop feeling guilty. I consulted Faisal Chawla, M.D.,

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a pediatrician in Los Angeles, who explained that separation anxiety normally occurs at around 6 to 9 months, so age may be a factor. The baby may be experiencing separation anxiety from you as others might get it when a parent drops them off at day care. It should not cause you distress since this is expected behavior. Dr. Chawla kindly offered suggestions for coping with separation anxiety: Establish a goodbye ritual/ routine that’s consistent and quick. Comfort the infant and let him/her know you will be back after your break (just as parents would tell their little one they will be back after work). Some parents do a peek-a-boo

ritual, which can reduce crying goodbyes to ones with much less drama. Leave after you say your goodbye and DON’T come back repeatedly. Coming back is positive reinforcement for the crying (“If I cry harder, they will come back!”). DEAR ABBY: My husband had an annoying habit of staring at me. After dinner, if I went into the kitchen while he was still at the dinner table, he would turn his chair around to stare at me. When he walked into a room I was in, he would stop and stare at me. When I finally got sick of it and told him to cut it out, his response was, “Can’t you stand scrutiny?” I said it has nothing to do with scrutiny. It’s a form of trying to control me, or even mental abuse. He has stopped it for the most part. But he reverts back every once in a while. I still have to mention it at times.

What do you think of this? What do you think it means? -ANNOYED IN THE EAST DEAR ANNOYED: Unless you have left something out of your letter, I don’t consider what he was doing to be emotional abuse. Until you spoke up, he may not have realized he was making you uncomfortable. What I think it means is that your husband thinks you are the most beautiful woman in the world, and he’s the luckiest man on the planet. Now he knows it makes you uncomfortable, he’s making an effort to stop, but old habits are hard to break and he occasionally backslides. 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.

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Alexander City Schools Today

• Alexander City Middle School Orientation (seventh grade at 10 a.m., eighth grade at 1 p.m.)

Circulation Linda Ewing Office Clerk, Ext. 201 linda.ewing@alexcityoutlook.com Erin Burton Office Assistant, Ext. 204 erin.burton@alexcityoutlook.com

Thursday, Aug. 2

• Jim Pearson Elementary School Open House, kindergarten and first grade at 4 p.m. • Radney Elementary School Open House, 5 p.m. • Stephens Elementary School Open House from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Monday, Aug. 20

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• Horseshoe Bend School Open House (eighth and ninth grades at 5:30 p.m., seventh grade at 6:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, Aug. 1

• Horseshoe Bend School Open House (12th grade at 1 p.m., 11th grade at 2 p.m., 10th grade at 3 p.m.) • Dadeville High School Open

House, grades 10-12, 5 p.m. • Horseshoe Bend School Open House (first, third and fifth grades at 5 p.m., kindergarten, second, fourth and sixth grades at 6 p.m.) • Dadeville High School seventh grade orientation, 5 p.m. • Dadeville High School Open House, middle school grades, 6 p.m. • Dadeville Elementary School Open House, 5 p.m. • Reeltown Elementary School Open House, 2 p.m. • Reeltown High School Open House, 2 p.m.

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• Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. • Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. • Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. • New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. • Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. • Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings

are held in town hall at 7 p.m. • Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. • Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. • Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 825-8490 for more information. • Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

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Holder receives mastership from academy of general dentistry STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) recently announced Wendy Holder, D.M.D. of Alexander City received the prestigious Mastership Award during the AGD’s convocation ceremony, a commencement celebration that recognizes AGD members’ commitment to excellence in dental education.Holder accepted this award along with more than 68 other recipients at the AGD’s scientific session on June 9 in New Orleans. The Mastership Award is the highest honor available in the AGD and one of the most respected designations in the profession. This accom-

plishment meets the highest criteria for professional excellence. To accomplish this, Holder completed 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques. As a recipient of this award, Holder Holter has joined more than 3,434 members of the dental community who understand that great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements. “The AGD is proud to honor Dr. Holder for her commitment to continuing education and dedication to

Delta partners with Auburn to propel next generation of pilots STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Auburn University has been selected by Delta Air Lines as one of eight colleges to launch the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program. The program will help identify, select and develop the next generation of pilots. Each student selected for the program will be matched with a Delta pilot as a mentor, and the students will receive a Qualified Job Offer from Delta, detailing a defined path and an accelerated timeline to become a Delta pilot. “We are pleased and proud to be one of Delta’s initial partners in the Propel program,” College of Liberal Arts Dean Joseph Aistrup said. “Our students will have the distinct honor of being selected to participate in this program, which in turn will help to ensure that they have careers with a company that is a global leader in aviation.” The Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program has three main areas of focus ̾ college, company and community. This threepronged approach will help Delta support future aviators as well as current Delta employees who have a passion for aviation and strong interest in becoming a Delta pilot. The Propel program is the first in the U.S. to offer students their choice

of three unique career routes and an accelerated timeline to progress to Delta, in 42 months or less, after: • Flying for one of the Delta Connection Carriers • A job-share flying for Delta Private Jets and instructing for one of Delta’s partner collegiate aviation institutions • Flying military aircraft for the Air National Guard or Reserves. This is the second partnership announcement between Delta and Auburn. In November, Delta Air Lines, the Delta Air Lines Foundation and the Jacobson Family Foundation granted $6.2 million to support multiple programs at Auburn. The gift is funding the construction of the Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building, as well as support the purchase of an aircraft simulator and create endowed faculty professorships within the Department of Aviation, home of one of the longest standing public flight programs in the country. Delta’s gift also will provide funding for the university’s RadioFrequency Identification, or RFID Lab. “Auburn students are consistently recruited because of their professionalism and the preparation they receive inside and outside the classroom,” Auburn University President Steve Leath said. “We’re happy to be selected by

Delta once again as a partnership university. Delta’s continued support reflects the company’s confidence in an Auburn education.” During the next decade, Delta expects to hire more than 8,000 pilots to staff the thousands of daily flights it operates around the world as other pilots approach mandatory retirement age. To prepare for this shift in the workforce, Delta has partnered with eight universities. The other universities are EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University ̾ Daytona Beach; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ̾ Prescott; Middle Georgia State University; Middle Tennessee State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; University of North Dakota; and Western Michigan University. The Propel program builds on Delta’s longstanding investments in the future of aviation professionals and the communities it serves worldwide. The Collegiate Pilot Career Path will begin accepting applications August 2018. Additional information about the program and the airline’s partner universities can be found on propel.delta.com. To learn more about Auburn’s commitment to excellence, go to auburn. edu/auburninspires.

Grant 8 to 12 and ages 13 to 17. The girls will participate in group sessions on making positive decisions at this critical stage in their life. SMART Girls takes the skill, mastery and resistance training concept even further by providing gender- and age-specific information, such as understanding and appreciating the physical, emotional and social changes their bodies are experiencing, developing positive lifelong nutritional habits, adopting healthy exercise routines and most importantly, developing important female relationships through the involvement of adult female role models/mentors and communication

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skills for building cooperative relationships by recognizing and avoiding abusive behavior. “SMART Girls is exactly the kind of program we’ve been looking for to reach our younger female members,” Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area CEO Melissa Reynolds said. “We have a great deal of confidence in the effectiveness of SMART Girls because it is based upon the award-winning SMART Moves program that we’ve had in place in our club for more than five years. We are pleased to have the program that improves relationships between young women and the older, significant females in

their lives. We think it is important for a young woman to establish a positive relationship with an adult female, a relationship that can foster self-esteem and a ‘can-do’ attitude.” Once the program is in place, SMART Girls will be introduced to both the Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area units in Alexander City, as well as the Boys & Girls Club Goodwater unit in Coosa County. For more information about the SMART Girls program, or about any of the various programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club, contact Reynolds at the administrative office in Alexander City at 256234-4757.

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providing her patients with advanced and exceptional oral health care,” AGD President Dr. Manuel Cordero said. “Dr. Holder has gone above and beyond her duties, distinguishing herself professionally amongst her peers and exemplifying her allegiance to the dental community.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics there are an estimated 110,400 general dentists who are employed directly in the field of dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services relat-

ed to patients’ oral health needs. Holder graduated from University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1987 and has practiced in Alexander City for 30 years. In addition to the AGD, Holder is a member of the American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, and the Academy of Dentistry International. The AGD is a professional association of more than 40,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health education to the public. Founded in 1952, AGD is the largest association for general dentists in the world and serves the needs and represents the interests of general dentists. For more information about AGD, visit, www.agd.org.

Grant awarded to Kowaliga Volunteer Fire Department By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer

The Elmore County Commission approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant Award for Kowaliga Volunteer Fire Station No. 1, located on Prospect Road in Eclectic during a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 23. According to Commissioner Bart Mercer, the grant will help fund an emergency generator at the station. A post on the commission’s blog says the station’s emergency warning siren for the immediate area is tied into the generator’s electrical system. A total of $20,633 will be awarded to the fire department through the grant and it will match the grant by almost $7,000. The project costs a total of $27,510. The commission heard from Elmore County Firefighters Association Principal Officer John Wilson, who expressed his appreciation for the commission’s support and collaboration with the county’s fire departments and firefighters. “I’ve been the chairman for about 15 years now, and we’ve always had a great relationship with the commission,” Wilson said. As a token of his appreciation, Wilson awarded a firefighter hat to

each commissioner. “We also appreciate what he does, and all of our volunteer firefighters and departments throughout the county for their service,” commissioner Bart Mercer said. The commission approved a retail table beer and retail table wine license transfer from Kim’s Korner Mart Inc. to Kim’s Korner Inc. of Titus following a public hearing, and approved the addition of a second plot of land for Castaway Island on Lake Martin. The commission also discussed opioid litigation. A letter from the commission’s legal counsel recommended members convene at a later date to discuss the matter under executive session.

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ust like the Beach Boys sang back in 1963, it’s important to “Be True to Your School.” Back in the day, showing school spirit and being at the Friday night football game was so important, and this year, we urge you to bring back that school spirit. Football season is right around the corner — 23 days, to be exact, and you can keep track with our daily football counter on the sports page — and it’s important to support your local teams, for a myriad of reasons. Athletics not only bring in money that can help provide a better education to our youngsters, but they can also up morale among our area teenagers, which is never a bad thing. Tickets to football games cost just a few bucks, and it’s a great way to spend your Friday nights. Although a lot of high school kids wouldn’t be caught dead with their parents at the football game, it can be a good night of family fun as well. Not only are the players showing off their talents, but there’s also a chance to catch the local marching bands and shout with the area cheerleaders. It’s also important to remember to support our local teams throughout the year, whether they win or lose. Every coach around Tallapoosa County will tell you football is more than just about the number in the win column at the end of the year. It’s about building up strong young men with good character and sportsmanship, and what better way to reinforce that mentality than by supporting a struggling team? The good news is, we have a lot of local matchups in the area this year. The annual DadevilleReeltown game is one you won’t wanna miss, and the Tigers even head to Horseshoe Bend to kick off the season. Plus, Central Coosa joins the area with the Rebels and Generals, and Benjamin Russell is heading in an exciting direction. It’s a good time to be a football fan.

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Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail. com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City. Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334242-t7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

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DANIEL L. GARDNER Columnist as it is used today. Moreover, she followed the money behind First Draft and discovered Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Google from 2001 to 2015 and Alphabet Inc. from 2015 to 2017, was one of its founders in 2015. Schmidt supported Hillary Clinton in her run for the White House, donating millions of dollars to progressive/liberal/Democrat candidates and causes. Ironically, First Draft was initially founded to rant against fake news from conservative sources. Candidate Donald Trump co-opted the term to describe news reports unfavorable to him, to the extent that ranting from the left against “fake news” backfired. Today most people erroneously believe Trump coined the phrase when all he did was popularize it. No doubt, social media has exacerbated the phenomenon of fake news. While no side has a monopoly on fake news, Trump and his supporters have so adopted the term that many in America believe the term refers only to erroneous reports from the left. How can one reliably ascertain whether news is fake? In her TEDx Talk,

Attkisson shared some of her observations about how to spot fake news. Then she concluded her presentation with this: “I’ll leave you with a final thought and a warning. It’s about a new catchphrase being bandied about: media literacy, as in ‘we’ll tell you who to trust and who not to trust.’ Media literacy advocates are busy trying to get state laws passed to require that their version of media literacy be taught in public schools. They’re developing websites and resources for journalists and the public. They’re partnering with universities. I think media literacy is a new name promoted by some of the same people who want to tell you what to believe. People with their own agendas, using terms designed to fool you into thinking they’re neutral authorities. What you need to remember is that when interests are working this hard to shape your opinion, their true goal might just be to add another layer between you and the truth.” Are those advocating media literacy the same people claiming Trump colluded with the Russians? Daniel L. Gardner is a syndicated columnist who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. You may contact him at PJandMe2@ gmail.com, or interact with him on The Clarion-Ledger website at www.clarionledger.com.

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Dear Editor, I was disappointed yet again Thursday around 2 p.m. at Piggly Wiggly in Alexander City. I have been very disappointed the last couple of times I have shopped there. I’m not sure if

it has something to do with my race or the large amounts of groceries I purchase, but I’m not treated well. I spend about $1,500 a month there and I don’t get any kind of hello, “How are you doing?” I just get ugly looks and

it comes from the managers! I felt so uncomfortable shopping there Thursday and I will no longer continue to shop from there. Maria Gutierrez Alexander City

PATH promotes healthy lifestyle in area Dear Editor,

Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 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 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

f something did not happen, but a news organization or journalist reported something did happen, what difference at this point would it make? What happens when other news sources repeat a story without verifying it? Why are corrections not as widely or prominently reported as the original erroneous stories? How many groups across the political spectrum are dispensing erroneous information to affect public opinion? How many news organizations and reporters cite these “sources” without verifying the facts? Sharyl Attkisson by her own account is an “investigative journalist who tries to give you information others don’t want you to have.” I’ve enjoyed reading her books and posts for years. In a recent post, Attkisson wrote: “But as self-appointed arbiters of truth, we’ve largely excused our own unprecedented string of fact-challenged reporting. The truth is, formerly well-respected, top news organizations are making repeat, unforced errors in numbers that were unheard of just a couple of years ago.” In February this year, TED Talks published Attkisson’s brief presentation, “How Real Is Fake News?” Attkisson told the audience she had dug around to find the first use of the term “fake news” in its modern context. President Trump? No. Attkisson said, First Draft was first to use “fake news”

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Governor Kay Ivey represents the state of Alabama and its 67 counties. She was sworn into office on April 10, 2017, and can be reached at 334242-7100. Her office is located at the State Capitol at 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.

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How would you like to improve your health and that of your family and friends? Did you know according the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) the eating patterns of many US citizens do not align with the Dietary Guidelines? About three-fourths of the population consume too few vegetables, fruits and good fats. More than half the population are meeting or exceeding total grain and protein recommendations, but are not meeting the recommendations for the subgroups within each of these food groups. Most US citizens exceed the recommendations for added sugar, saturated fats and sodium. In addition, the eating patterns of many are too high in calories. This has led to a high percentage of the population becoming overweight or obese. In fact, more than two-thirds of all adults and nearly one-third of all children are either overweight or obese. Making changes to eating

patterns can be overwhelming, but every food choice is an opportunity to move toward a healthier diet. One way to develop good eating habits is to get the entire community involved by establishing community gardens and markets. We are fortunate to have an organization in Alexander City dedicated to addressing these health issues — Prosperity Again Thru Health (PATH). PATH is a group of volunteers who promote a healthy lifestyle for all citizens in the Lake Martin area. PATH is composed of a board of directors and planning group which are diverse in their makeup. All ages, genders, and ethnicities are welcome to become part of this dedicated group of individuals. PATH is actively involved in the promotion of local farmers and markets in our area. There is nothing better than fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables and prices are very competitive. PATH also works with local businesses. What better way to increase

productivity and reduce healthcare costs than having a healthy work force? One project spearheaded by PATH is the Community Garden. The food that is grown in the Green Street garden is distributed to those in need through local service organizations. PATH has partnered with Home Depot, which supplies the plants and supplies for the garden. I Corinthians 12:26 states, “If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together.” PATH is doing its part to live up to this — if one citizen of Alex City is in poor health because of poor eating habits, then we all suffer. If one citizen’s health is improved due to a healthy diet, then we all should rejoice. If you would like to become a part of this dynamic organization, visit our website at pathlakemartin.com. Your thoughts and ideals will be most welcomed. David Boleware PATH Board Member

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It’s that time again! In the United States every August and September, millions of kids and adults return to school. This time is commonly called “Back to School.” There are many different types of school programs beginning, such as elementary school, middle school, high school, and colleges and universities. People of all ages attend school to learn many different things. Elementary school is for ages five to 10; middle school is for ages 11 to 13; and high school is for kids from 14 to18, depending on their birthday. Colleges and universities are schools where adults can further their studies. While you may feel nervous about the new school year, it is important to remember that everyone feels a little scared on the first day of school. When you see your old friends and meet your new teachers, you will feel better! One way to fight the jitters is to be prepared. Have your school supplies ready and packed. Get your favorite outfit ready the night before. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to eat a healthy breakfast before leaving for school or catching the bus. If you see students new to the school on the first day, be kind and courteous to them. They may need your help in finding their classroom. Don’t participate in bullying; keep your mobile phones at home; and listen to your teachers. It is important to remember that all the people with whom we attend school deserve respect!

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GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th annual Back to School Expo Saturday, Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center in Alexander City. There will be free school supplies, backpacks, pizza and drinks. All students grades kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome. Teachers will receive a free resource gift.

Wednesday, August 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, August 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

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AUBURN CLUB: Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl will be at the annual meeting of the Lake Martin Auburn Club at Willow Point Country Club, Thursday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is $40 a person. Sponsorships are available at $500 and includes four tickets and a special meet and greet with Coach Pearl. Food and beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available. To sign up just go to www. lakemartinauburclub.com and pay online. WORK GROUP MEETING: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Tallapoosa County Conservation District is holding the 2018 local working group meeting for the fiscal year 2019 Environmental Quality Incentive Program August 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the NRCS office at 1995 Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Local working groups are to provide recommendations on local natural resource priorities and criteria for the USDA conservation activities and programs. For more information call 256-329-3084.

August 3-4

CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus. Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch. Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow. Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee. Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship. For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com

Saturday, August 4

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th Annual Back to School Expo Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. There will be free school supplies, free backpacks, pizza and drinks. All students K-12 are welcome. Teachers will receive a free resource gift. KIDS WORKSHOP: Home Depot in Alexander City is hosting a kid’s workshop Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children who participate will receive supplies. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided. PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is inviting everyone to participate in a Prayer Walk for Schools Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at any of the five public schools in Alexander City. Individuals, families and groups can come to pray and walk as long or as short a time as you choose.

Sunday, August 5

CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing starting at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Kingsland Quartet from Arab. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Stanford Benson, pastor of First Baptist Church Rockford. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary. PASTORAL APPRECIATION: Elam #2 Missionary Baptist Church in Kellyton is holding the 23rd pastoral appreciation service honoring Rev. and Sister Autry Powell Jr. August 5 at 11 a.m. Guest pastor is Rev. Eddie L. Hunter of Miracle Missionary Baptist Church. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: The Wall Street AME Zion Church is celebrating 138 years of ministry Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. George E. McKain. Pastor of Wall Street AME Zion Church is Rev. Meana Strickland. Dinner will be served after the program. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Calvary Baptist Church in Dadeville is hosting homecoming services Sunday, August 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “Hope’s Journey” will bring the message in song during the morning service. Lunch will follow the service. Johnny Pritchard is pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and Dennis Floyd is the music minister.

Monday, August 6

SEXUAL TRAFFICKING SEMINAR: United Methodist Women of Red Ridge United Methodist Church are sponsoring a seminar on sexual trafficking on Monday, August 6 at noon in the church sanctuary. Maryhelen Kirkpatrick will speak about the organization, The Wellhouse, which exists to honor God by rescuing and providing opportunities for restoration to female victims of human trafficking who have been sexually exploited. Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, corner of 49 & 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820 redridgeumc. org. Vicky Cater is pastor. The public is invited.

August 6 - 8

CHURCH REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 6 -8 at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. James Whetstone of Leander Baptist Church in Daviston. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.

Tuesday, August 7

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting will be Tuesday, August 7 at 5 p.m. at the Early Rose District Center.

Thursday, August 9

CHICK-fil-A FUNDRAISER: The Alexander City Meals on Wheels is hosting a Chick-fil-A fundraiser August 9. Meals are pre-ordered and cost $6. They include a Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips and cookie. The meals can be delivered or picked up at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Call in orders to 256-329-7382 by noon Monday, August 6.

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GOSPEL SINGING: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting a Gospel Homecoming at 7 p.m. GOSPEL SINGING: The Equality United Methodist Church is hosting its annual gospel singing Saturday,

August 11 at 6 p.m. The Godin Family will present their down-home country gospel music conducted by Equality native Chuck Bradley. Admission is free and there will be a concession stand available. The church is located at 281 Highway 259 in Equality.

Sunday, August 12

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Sardis United Methodist Church is holding its 181st Homecoming Service Sunday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch will follow.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.

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Saturday, September 1

CHRISTMAS ON THE GROUNDS: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting Christmas on the Grounds and more Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be Christmas crafts, other arts and crafts, food and activities for children.

Monday, September 10

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

Monday, September 17

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting “Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, September 24

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

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

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

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church office following his sermon to allow a meeting between the church’s membership and its board of directors to shed his dripping wet coat, vest, tie and French cuffed shirt. “This is the first day of the rest of their lives here at Great Bethel, a new beginning,” Brown said in the empty pastor’s office Sunday morning. “There is still great potential here. There is togetherness here.” Brown’s clothing quickly became the only thing besides his Bible adorning the office. Brown preached from the pulpit at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church that has been involved in Alexander City since before the city’s founding and whose last pastor Rev. Emerson Ware Jr. was a part of the church for three decades. The church’s board of directors filed suit against Ware last year over financial issues. Ware was not at Sunday’s service and Ware’s church office was bare except for furniture. Brown said he was not the interim pastor at Great Bethel but said he was available to come back if requested. “They need some comfort now,” Brown said. “The wind is still there. The clouds are still there, but the rain is gone.” Brown sees a future for members of Great Bethel. “There is still potential here,” he said. “There is togetherness here. I am glad to be one that can encourage here and not just preach.” He encouraged the members there is still hope. “It is good to be here, even in such a time as this,” Brown told the small congregation. “The spirit assured me to tell you that He is working in our lives. He is still working in our lives. He is still working in Great Bethel. It is up to you to build what has been torn down.” Brown delivered a message to move on from the past and let it go. “If you don’t want to be part of the solution, don’t be part of the problem,” he said. “Stop talking about the situation and start doing something about it. Stop putting each other down. Start talking to each other, not at each other.” Brown said God answered his prayers with words to say to the broken congregation. “He said, ‘The whole Book is my word,’” Brown said from the pulpit. “’It is how you use it that will either hurt or help My people.’” The future of the once mighty church in the African-American community in Alexander City is up in the air to some but it is clear to Brown. “Great Bethel will be great again, but it has to come through you,” he told the members of the church. “Great Bethel, you can turn this thing around. Great Bethel, you can be great again.”

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event for the Alexander City office, holding two job fairs a month in Tallapoosa and the surrounding counties. At the same time, she said the agency does participate in large job fair events where companies have their representatives and can share more about the job in that much greater detail.

Treadwell an elderly person enters a nursing home while still owning property. Many couples own property jointly, and should one of the spouses pass away, the surviving spouse owns the property free and clear. In this situation, the property in question is non-probate and no probate court actions will have to be taken. Probate assets include items held solely by one individual, and when that person passes away, these assets will require a probate court to become involved, according to Treadwell. “It is never a bad idea to review your assets regularly,” Treadwell said. Treadwell also said it is never a bad idea to review one’s will on a regular basis, updating it based on if property has been bought or sold since the last time the will was written or updated. Along with passing on items to beneficiaries through a will, Treadwell said there are ways to safeguard these assets to make sure recipients who may be more financially irresponsible do not burn through a willed estate. “You can set up a trust account,” Treadwell said. “There are some attorneys and banks that are willing to serve as trustees.” In addition to things that are sometimes not included in a will, such as furniture or clothing, Treadwell said these items are oftentimes left up to the family to determine how they want to divide them. He encouraged

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Open to anyone in the area who is ready and willing to go to work, Bowen encouraged interested individuals to bring their résumés, fill out an application and go through the interview process. “We are always trying to reach out to different sides of the community,” Bowen said. “We are hoping to have a great turnout.”

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Dadeville attorney Mark Allen Treadwell talks with the Dadeville Kiwanis Club regarding certain legal issues, including handling estates.

those making out a will to include everything, even if these items may only hold sentimental value to the person making the will. Should there be any potential problems with a will, Treadwell said there are several ways to challenge its validity. These options include questioning the person making the will’s comprehension powers and lack of formality of the will. “Going back and revisiting your will regularly is always a good idea,” Treadwell said. If a senior citizen is preparing to go into a nursing home and still holds property assets of more than $2,000, these individuals can be subject to pay for this care above

what Medicaid covers. However, Treadwell said this is not a problem if these assets are handed over to a beneficiary a certain period of time before the senior citizen is placed in the nursing home. “The only way to avoid liens on your property is to transfer it free and clear at least 60 months in advance of going into a nursing home,” he said. Along with this discussion, Treadwell also talked about the multitude of issues he was taking care of throughout the day Thursday. With cases, lawsuits and a protection from abuse order that had been worked on, Treadwell said there was never a dull moment in the life of a lawyer.

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Horseshoe Bend’s Nywanski Russell returns a kick against Vincent in a game last season.

Saban has outlasted expectations at UA

hen Nick Saban was named Alabama’s head coach in 2007, I was hoping the Tide could squeeze five years out of him. Afterall, Saban had the reputation for being a nomad — a nomad who could build a football dynasty, but a nomad nonetheless. It was certainly plausible to think Saban would be a relative short-termer at the Capstone. He had no obvious ties to the university (or the state for that matter) and the entire college football world figured he was eventually destined for Texas or Notre Dame. Frankly, everyone wondered just how he’d deal with the pressure cooker that is Crimson Tide football and its rabid fans. Besides, after his mediocre two-year NFL stint, it was universally assumed Saban would crawl over a field of scrapped tin horns and broken headsets for another shot in the pros. I truly believed Nick Saban was going to be Metamucil personified at Alabama. The program had become clogged, bloated and sluggish. It needed a thorough and healthy cleansing to get all of its muscles, organs and extremities working as strong as they had in the past. But, as with the fast-acting fiber supplement, he would not be around after the problems were fixed. (FYI, I regret writing this metaphor and hope I come up with something better before I turn this column in.) So Saban coached for three years and the program was humming again. Then four years passed. Then five… And six… And then… Well, you get it. Now Saban enters Year 12 as Alabama’s coach and last Friday he just agreed to a contract extension until 2025. Let me repeat, 2025. Who had “more than a dozen seasons” in the office pool? Probably none of you. I dang sure didn’t. In case you were wondering, in 2025 Nick Saban will be 74 years old. That’s only 43 in cyborg years, but still… Can a human being of any gender, race, creed or size successfully coach into their mid70s in today’s sports culture? (Actually, let me change that to “…ultra-successfully coach…” because this particular man will be judged by his own Godzillasized standards he has set in his first 12 years.) I think that answer is “yes”, but only Saban could do it. I will also say I do not believe Saban will be in Tuscaloosa until 2025. I bet at least a few of those years are for recruiting purposes only in terms of combating the “Saban is getting on up there” spiel dripping from the mouths of rivals. Regardless, even if he stays only four or five more years, it is much more than anyone believed he would coach. Not only that, it’s hard to fathom Saban’s hanging on too long just for the heck of it in a Bowden-esque or Paterno-like fashion. Saban is going to be heavily involved and active on the field, in the media and with his coaches. Most importantly, Saban seems to be working the recruiting trail harder than ever and the crimson cupboards are going to be full of five stars for some time. In other words, Saban isn’t the type of guy to “mail-in” his last few years just to rack up checks and wins for his legacy. No matter if he stays until 2025 or 2095, the SEC and the rest of college football will have to deal with Nick Saban for the foreseeable future. That’s bad news for any non-’Bama fan. Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

Young bucks to lead Generals Editor’s note: Each week leading up to the high school football season, The Outlook will be taking a look at the area teams’ top players to watch. By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor The recurring theme for Horseshoe Bend’s football team this year will be growing pains. After graduating the majority of the starting lineup and saying goodbye to some of their best players, the Generals will have a lot of new faces around the gridiron this season. Here are some of the top players to watch for 2018.

Nywanski Russell

Likely taking over the starting quarterback position from Cade Worthy, Nywanski Russell is an athlete through and through for the Generals. A rising senior, Russell also plays basketball and was a receiver last year. Although he’s split time with sophomore Cole Johnson under center during the summer months, Russell is expected

to earn the starting nod in Week 0. He’ll also play a bit of receiver and some on defense, but as one of the only returning starters for HBS, Russell will be one to keep your eyes on.

Jamal Buchanan & Trent Cotney

After the graduation of leading rusher Trace Meadows, the reigning Outlook Offensive Player of the Year, Horseshoe Bend is looking for its next star running back. The ground-and-pound game has been a staple of the Generals for several years now, and they’ve always had one go-to guy to rely upon. That year, this may change as Jamal Buchanan and Trent Cotney will be swapping time at tailback. “We might even have one or two more, it kinda just depends,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. But those two are the ones who will likely carry the load.

Dakota Hill

One of Horseshoe Bend’s recent top running backs was workhorse Drew Hill, so watching out for brother Dakota will

be key for opposing teams. Where Drew excelled offensively, Dakota is expected to be a top linebacker for the Generals this season. “He was one of those that didn’t play last year but came back in the spring,” Averett said. “He’s a hard-nosed player and a pretty good athlete all around.” Hill is entering his senior campaign, and he looks to fill the shoes of Class 2A All-State linebacker Parker Branch.

Grant Taylor

Most recently named the Outlook Baseball Player of the Year, Grant Taylor is hoping to leave his mark on the gridiron this season. Taylor will serve as the kicker and punter for the Generals after a fine season a year ago. “Other than those five guys, it’s going to be a bunch of young’uns,” Averett said. “I think we’re going to have about nine or 10 seniors, but we have some guys that didn’t play last year, so that’ll help some. We’ve been hounding them all year about coming back out, and we have several of them that are.”

Dadeville native Kyle Caldwell lands job at Chelsea

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Kyle Caldwell was a stud for both Dadeville’s football and baseball teams. An All-State player in both sports, he stayed with his alma mater after graduating college, becoming the head baseball coach and the offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Now, he’s moving on up. After his two-year contract at Dadeville was not renewed, Caldwell immediately landed another job with the Class 6A Chelsea Hornets. “Their head coach Dustin Goodwin is really smart and innovative,” Caldwell said. “He’s one of those guys that grew up in a coaching family and played college football. His brother played too, so he knows the ins and outs of the game.” Caldwell will be coaching the running backs, and he’s coming off great experience, having coached two stellar running backs in Qua Tucker and Kadore Glenn, who combined for 2,500 yards last season. Caldwell was brought onto the Hornet team earlier this summer but his position was officially approved last Thursday, and he’ll also be teaching career prep at the high school. In addition, Caldwell has been in talks with baseball coach Michael Stallings to see if he can help out there. But most of Caldwell’s experience comes on the football field. After his storied career at Dadeville, where he threw for nearly 6,000 yards, Caldwell went on to play at the University of West Alabama. He was a runner-up for the Harlon Hill trophy in 2014 and is still the school’s leader in career total offense (9,090), passing yards (7,731) and touchdown passes (72). What excites Caldwell most about moving to a bigger school is the sheer number of players he’ll be working with and the attitude the Hornets have shown thus far. “We have over 120 kids in grades nine through 12 coming out, and only four or five that have missed summer workouts and only a couple days here and there,” Caldwell said. “These kids are coming to workouts at 6:30 in the morning and getting after it, so that’s exciting to build upon

Registration dates for the Alexander City Youth Soccer league are coming up. Dates include Aug. 3 and 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration will take place at the Sportplex Gym.

CACC to host fall baseball camp

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Dadeville native Kyle Caldwell has accepted a position as the running backs coach at Chelsea.

that.” Also because of Chelsea’s size and its traditionally-strong programs, Caldwell is ready to hit the ground running. “They’ve had some good programs, but they’ve also played a really tough schedule,” he said. “It’s 6A ball, so you have to be very fundamentally sound. You can’t just out-athlete everybody. Some teams are going to have better athletes than you sometimes, so these kids have to be really smart. They have to learn and are going to have to be coaches on the field. “It’s a bigger step, but that excites me because I feel like some of these kids are at a higher level of learning and that makes my job a little easier. I can just spit the lingo out and they’re used to it, so it gives me a little bit easier job transition.” Chelsea’s first game is at Oak Mountain on Aug. 24.

Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be hosting a fall baseball camp for players in eighth through 12th grade. At the camp, participants will learn baseball fundamentals and learn every aspect of the game including base running, fielding, hitting, pitching and game strategy. The camp will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 13 through Oct. 23 at CACC’s baseball field. Cost is $125. For more information, contact Larry Thomas at 251-533-4059.