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Costly roads: Fixing county roads tough with low funding and higher costs By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Everyone pays taxes of some form – property tax, income tax, sales tax and gasoline tax to name some. But in Tallapoosa County, just what funds are available to do roadwork? “Basically the highway department works out of three revenues,” Tallapoosa County administrator Blake Beck said. “The main one is the gasoline tax fund.” The gasoline tax is assessed at the time of purchase, collected by the state and redistributed to counties for use in highway departments. Tallapoosa County receives about $1.8 million in gasoline tax funds. About $200,000 in funding the department comes See ROADS • Page 3

New Site council approves budget, attorney for gym

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The New Site Town Council passed its budgets for the new fiscal year, heard where things stood on the town clinic project and discussed the issue of the old New Site gymnasium at Monday night’s council meeting. During a recent work session, the council found where things stood on redoing the gym to turn it into a practice facility for Horseshoe Bend School’s volleyball and basketball programs. According to Mayor Phil Blasingame, the two main questions on everyone’s mind were, who will inspect the project, and if the money is spent to complete the work, will the town be See COUNCIL • Page 3

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The Alexander City Kiwanis Club is bringing the Lewis & Clark Circus to town Friday. It is the sixth year the club has brought the circus in to help the club raise funds. “It all stays in town,” Kiwanian Cam Caldwell said. “It benefits the children of Alex City.” Caldwell said the circus See CIRCUS • Page 3

Top, conservation officer James ‘Papa Jinks’ Altiere helps Stephens Elementary School third-grader Daylen Meadows with a bow and arrow demonstration at the National Night Out Public Safety Expo at Strand Park Tuesday night. Left, Ivyonna Wilson, Joerius Wilson, Nykeriyah Ferguson and Zyliyah Ferguson give Sparky the Fire Dog a hug. Above, children ride a miniature train through the law enforcement exhibits.

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Zariah Lithia Stroud, 6, of Alexander City picks her prize for her family after winning the cake walk at Oktoberfest last year.

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my ashes scattered over places I love. One of my kids is OK with it; the other isn’t. How can I make sure my wishes will be respected? -- GOING OUT MY WAY DEAR G.O.M.Y.: It appears that one of your kids takes after their father. If your husband dies first, your problem will be solved because your wishes will prevail. Talk with an attorney who specializes in estate planning about putting language in your will that specifies that if you AREN’T cremated and scattered as you wish to be, the person responsible will receive no more than $1. Then choose an executor you can trust, and when the time comes, rest in peace. 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.

Ongoing Events OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through November 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. The group is designed to help rebuild your life after the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Weekly sessions are self-contained and open meaning a person can join at any time. It is not necessary to pre-register. For more information call 256-2342455 or 256-749-9354. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-4092020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information.

TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information. WOMEN’S MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month. Men are invited too. VOLUNTEER: Southern Care Hospice is seeking volunteers. Please call Lizz Gillenwaters at 256-234-1134 or 256-749-3717 for more information. WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville. Everyone is invited. The meetings start at 2 p.m. READY TO WORK: CACC can prepare you to be Career Ready with a FREE 6 to 8 week Workforce Development Course called Ready to Work. It includes computer self-paced instruction financial planning, reading and math skills, and computer basic skills as well as instructor-led module presentations on communication, problem-solving, job acquisition, operation skills, and workplace behavior. Earn a Career Readiness Certificate and an AIDT Alabama Certified Worker Certificate. The class meets MondayThursday 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Career Center located at 1375 Junior College Drive. For more information, call Melanie Veazey at 256-215-4499 or email at mveazey@ cacc.edu. OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills. To qualify for the programs be a dislocated worker (layoff) or a low-income family. Anyone interested in the classes should contact the Alexander City Career Center @ 256-215-4494 and ask about the WIA program. Most all dislocated workers automatically qualify for financial assistance. The program is 52 weeks and is open entry/ open exit. Students learn at their own pace in a non-traditional classroom setting. Classes begin when students are approved and they may leave when they receive any or all of the certificates offered. Classes are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m. (with a

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lunch break). All textbooks and class materials are supplied. Certificates available are receptionist, inventory clerk, data entry clerk, administrative assistant, accounting office clerk, medical office clerk, legal office clerk. COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media. CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664. CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month. BEYOND TRANSFORMATIONS: Meetings every second Saturday. 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. A building and donations are needed. AMERICAN LEGION: Post 339 in Cottage Grove is open every Friday night from 8 p.m. until with fried chicken and fish. Music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. SCV MEETING:The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets every third Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at J.R.’s Sports Bar & Grill. Visitors are welcome. 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. Interested persons may contact Michael Courtney at 256-8257766 or Mike Smith at 256-750-5710. DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP: The Emily Gilbert Dementia Support Group for family and caregivers meets the third Monday of every month at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. It is sponsored by the Russell Medical Auxiliary. For more information call volunteer services office at 256329-7177.

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assured a permit to use the gym? Later in the week, Tallapoosa County Board of Education member Betty Carol Graham asked for a meeting with Blasingame, council members Michael East and Mickey Carter, county commissioner John McKelvey and county building inspector Todd Flurry to go over the matter. During this meeting, Flurry was given all the information on the project, while he said he did not realize the building had been rezoned. While Flurry said he was not as familiar with the new zoning, A-3, he said he would research the classification. It was also determined, even if the council voted immediately to prepare a required life safety plan, that would not open the building up for usage. “Why are we stuck here?” councilman Billy Daniel said. “Was the state fire marshal not looking at everything when he inspected the building?” To try and move the matter forward, the council approved getting the town attorney involved

to fully confirm, in writing, everything that will need to be done to open the gym as a practice facility for Horseshoe Bend athletics. “No matter what we decide, we have to have our attorney involved,” Blasingame said. Daniel added, “I’m satisfied with what I’ve heard. I don’t like it, but I’m satisfied with it.” After reading resolutions about the general fund budget and the water budget, the council unanimously approved both proposed budgets for fiscal year 2019, giving the town solid financial footing to work with for the next 12 months. “I want to thank our council members and everyone who was involved with putting this together and making it work,” Blasingame said. Blasingame said the request to accelerate the grant application for the planned clinic was approved, and the grant has been approved at the state level. The grant has now moved on to the federal level to be approved there. Blasingame said he anticipates hearing a

response in four to six weeks on this matter. The council also approved getting a surveyor to conduct an official survey and topography study on the site. The only issue anyone foresaw concerned the driveway with the house next door to town hall, though Blasingame said they would work with the homeowner to reach a solution acceptable to everyone. The New Site Town Council also handled the following matters: • Minutes from the Sept. 17 meeting and Sept. 24 work session were approved. • A motion to approve awarding the bids to conduct the upgrade on the town water system was approved, as was applying for supplemental funds to cover the cost overages associated with the project. • Blasingame said the new computer to handle online bill paying was up and running, and the software needed to run the program will be installed within the next several days. • A motion to contract with

Hare & Dunlap CPA Group to perform an audit on the town’s books for fiscal year 2018 was approved. • New Site Senior Activity Center Director Jan Kennedy said the seniors were looking forward to today’s outing to Oskar’s Café. Kennedy also said some of the seniors have been asking her about what will happen when renovations are taking place in the center. Blasingame said there may be times when events will have to be moved to the meeting room of town hall, but programs will not be postponed while work takes place. • A motion to approve allowing Alabama Power to swap out the bulbs in the 45 light poles Alabama Power maintains throughout town, replacing them with LED lights, was approved. Blasingame said he would be in contact with Tallapoosa River Electric Cooperative to see if they had a similar program for the 36 light poles TREC maintains. • Police chief Philip Weddle said things have been fairly busy for the police department and

officer Justin Farr had passed an audit on some of the equipment the town recently received through a government surplus program. • Blasingame said Erica Meigs, the Horseshoe Bend girls basketball coach, sent him an email with a spreadsheet attached, detailing some of the items the teams would like to have. Blasingame had copies of the spreadsheet, which he gave to the council, asking them to look over it and have a plan at the next council meeting. • Daniel said some numbers run on areas in town without access to city water and added this was something the council was going to have to keep in mind moving forward. • Blasingame reminded the council the New Site Fire and Ambulance will be holding its annual fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 13. Tickets for the fundraiser cost $50 and include two fish plates. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be at 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the meeting room of town hall.

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from fees associated with drivers licenses and tags. The county highway department has a budget of about $3.7 million. The difference is made up from the road bridge property tax but most of it goes to debt service. Five-mils of ad valorem or property tax is collected for the road and bridge fund and 8.5-mils is collected for the general fund. In general, the county has a $17.1 million budget for fiscal year 2019. Of that, 10 percent is for debt service and the remaining part of the budget is basically equally spilt between government operations, the highway department and public safety. Under public safety is the sheriff’s department, the county jail, courthouse security, the coroner’s office and the Tallapoosa County EMA. Unlike a sales tax, where the higher the purchase price the higher the tax, the gasoline tax is purely a consumption tax.

“It is a per gallon tax,” Beck said. “It is not a percentage tax.” The last time the gasoline tax was increased was in 1992 it was raised 5 cents a gallon. In the 25 plus years since, a lot has changed with automobiles and travel habits have changed. “The challenge with a pergallon tax is that over time, cars have become very efficient and one of the things people do in an economic turndown is they don’t travel as much,” Beck said. “They spend less on travel. Even though gas prices are five times what they were 30 years ago, basically the gas tax has not changed.” While there is no local gasoline tax assessed, there are two other funding sources for roads but one is restricted and the other has no requirement it be spent on roads. “’Secondary Roads’ moneys can only be spent on unpaved roads and matching federal

funds,” county engineer David Moore said. “There is not a lot you can do with it,” Beck said. Another source of funds for the highway department is the ‘3R’ funds and some of those funds are being freed up. “We have picked up a little there because we paid off bonds,” Beck said. At one time, the county had as many as eight or nine bond issues but will soon be down to two after fiscal year 2019. Another issue is the increasing cost of roadwork. A mile of asphalt is about $120,000 and does not include any real work many roads need for the investment to last. “That is just for resurfacing,” Beck said. “Most roads need other work that adds up. We have not seen a decrease in road material that you might expect based on what has happened with oil. Revenue keeps staying

Festival Cockatoo and Horse Sanctuary will have a petting zoo set up for the kids in the hollow,” Hardy said. “We have lots of food vendors, plenty of arts and crafts vendors and the car show.” Hardy said there are currently around 60 vendors registered to be a part of Oktoberfest, while the parks and rec department is still accepting vendor applications from nonfood vendors for the rest of this week. When the event opens at 8 a.m., entertainment will be provided by the Alexander City youth sports cheerleaders and Regeneration, a local dance studio. The scheduled musical entertainers will take

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static but costs keep going up; that is what keeps creating the disparity.” Many citizens think when they are writing the check for property taxes it goes to roads, but they don’t realize what all it actually goes to or how it is distributed. Many do not know

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the stage at 10 a.m., all four of whom have performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, according to Hardy. These musicians include Kevin Moon, Ashton Shepherd, Ken Mellons and Kevin Denney. There will be a kids’ area set up in the hollow. Along with the petting zoo from Feathered Friends, Home Depot will be holding a kids’ craft workshop, and there will be plenty of other kids’ activities as well. There will also be a 1-mile fun run complete with an obstacle course during Oktoberfest, with registration opening at 7 a.m. and the only cost to sign up being a donation for the proposed Dream Field (a

special athletic field for disabled athletes at the Sportplex). “We’re very excited for this year’s Oktoberfest,” Hardy said. “We added some new vendors this year. Everybody around town is excited too. We probably get more questions about Oktoberfest than any other event we have.” There is no cost to attend Oktoberfest, though Hardy stressed to visitors there is not an ATM in the Sportplex and not all vendors may take cards. Parking will be available in the lot next to the football stadium, while the Elkahatchee Road entrance to the Sportplex will be closed during the event.

“We will be closing the park at noon on Friday (Oct. 12) to give vendors plenty of time to set up for the event,” Hardy said. “We can also offer Wildcat Hours for students who need the community service hours, if they want to volunteer to work at Oktoberfest.” To learn more about the 38th annual Alexander City Oktoberfest, register as a vendor, or sign up to volunteer during the event, Hardy can be contacted at 256-5961846.

how the different functions of the Tallapoosa County Commission are funded and it is hard to understand. “The majority of people think ad valorem pays for roads,” commissioner John McKelvey said. “It doesn’t and it is hard to explain.”

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will feature a lot of the animals and acts everyone associates with the circus. For those that arrive early, Caldwell said the circus will have a special treat on the midway. Animals will be there for petting. The circus is one of several fundraisers this year for the Kiwanis Club. Caldwell said the other fundraisers include a pancake breakfast, peanut sale, steak dinner, an auction and the fair. Caldwell said the circus is just here Friday.

“It is one night only,” Caldwell said. “With the ballgame at the Sportplex, the circus will be at Byers Field on Comer Street beside the old Avondale Mill.” Caldwell said it will be a center tent circus with one ring, acrobats and trampolines. Tickets are $10 in advance and are available at Radio Shack and Tapley Appliance Center. Coupons to get children in free are available at almost every convenience store and retail outlet in the area.

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s 2018 continues to move forward and the calendar flips from September to October, the temperatures are beginning to cool down, the days are growing shorter and the year is heading for its conclusion. Just because the warmer, longer days of summer have left us behind does not mean there are not things to enjoy around the area. The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the 38th annual Oktoberfest in the Alexander City Sportplex on Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. The City of Dadeville is holding its annual Fall Festival in downtown Dadeville this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. This year’s fall festival includes the second annual Ducky Ward Memorial Soap Box Derby and Car Show. Nature is giving us a show of its own as well. Leaves on the trees are changing colors, going from green to yellow, red, orange and brown. Soon, these leaves will be falling off the trees, decorating the ground with the same vibrant colors as are still hanging from the branches. Though there are not as many leaves that have changed color right now, more and more will turn over the next few weeks, painting the area with a variety of hues. Whether you go to events put on by our local community leaders or drive around to watch the leaves change, take the time to enjoy all the things taking place throughout our area. Life may be busy, but slowing down and having a little fun can make a big difference. Our leaders work hard to put these events on, while time spent in nature can be a calming and enjoyable experience. Don’t let the end of summer mean you decide to “hibernate” and don’t get out much until next year. There is still a lot going on, so enjoy the fall and its many activities.

or some untold reason or some would say ungodly reason, I have always been enthralled and involved in politics. As a boy growing up in Troy, I was tutored and trained in the rules and rituals of Alabama politics by two masters of my county’s political history. The probate judge and state representative were my mentors. They both had been in politics for decades. Both mentors had taught me a lot of political tidbits over the years. However, when it finally got time for me to make my first foray into the arena, they both sat me down. I could tell that I was going to get some sage advice since both were present. They gave me one of the cardinal rules of politics ̽ you run your own campaign and never ever get involved in other people’s races. They said you should be thankful that they elected you to your office. It made sense that it would be arrogant and presumptuous even if you had been in your post for a while that you should not offer your opinion on other races. In addition, the old adage applies ̽ you make one ingrate and hundreds of enemies. Young Martha Roby learned this old political rule the hard way. As a girl growing up in privilege in Montgomery, she didn’t have the advantage of learning the ‘Rules of Politics.’ She was probably more interested in planning for debutante balls and learning to play the piano. She went on to college at New York University and majored in music. Bill Dickinson served in that same second district seat for 28 years. He became the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. He never got

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involved in other races. In fact, his campaign slogan in his early years was “Vote first for Bill and then as you will.” Another politician that learned a lesson the hard way this year is powerful State Senate President, Del Marsh. There is an old saying and political truism that home folks know you best. Marsh has made no bones about the fact that he was interested in running for U.S. Senator or governor. His calling card to claiming one of these brass rings was that he had made a lot of money in the private sector and could afford to selffinance a state campaign, if he were inclined to spend some of his money. That remained to be seen. However, in his reelection bid for his Anniston state senate district, Marsh did use his large state campaign war chest to buy media spots in the Montgomery and Birmingham media market, probably in order to build name identification for a possible 2020 U.S. Senate run. In fact, Marsh spent $482,674 to his unknown opponent’s $15,435. Marsh got 52 percent and won by an 8,215 to 7,366 difference. Less than 900 votes. Marsh may as well have lost as far as future statewide aspirations are concerned. No PAC’s in Washington are going to take him seriously with that blemish. In 1974, Jere Beasley was running for reelection as lt.

governor. He had gotten upstartish and antsy to take the reigns as governor after Governor George Wallace had been shot and was recovering. Perennial candidate, Charles Woods, led Beasley in the first primary and was poised to take him out. Beasley adroitly did his homework. He discovered that Woods had failed to carry his home voting precinct in Dothan. Beasley came back to beat him with a brilliant ad that showed the results of Beasley beating Woods in his own home box. The ad simply said, “Home Folks know you best.” The more things change the more they stay the same in good old Alabama politics. Speaking of statewide aspirations, Rebekah Mason and Robert Bentley recently launched a website touting ole Bentley’s history as governor with a hint that the old boy might get back into politics. Ms. Mason tweeted that she liked my comments about them getting back into politics that I made on Birmingham television. They seem immune to anything they did in the governor’s office. My thoughts were that I wish they would reenter the political arena. It would be good fodder for me. As you know I like to write about the lighter side of politics and they were a colorful and a great soap opera. However, they were not the most colorful in Alabama political history. They are not even close to Big Jim Folsom and Shorty Price. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www. steveflowers.us.

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hen angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry, count to one hundred.” If only we followed the advice of the ‘Founding Fathers.’ Thomas Jefferson, who expressed this sentiment, knew first-hand how politics can lead to indignation. Today, one glance at cable news or Twitter affirms that we too are accustomed to an angry politics. What Jefferson also understood, and what I am worried we too often forget, is that anger in politics is to be avoided and tempered, not embraced and weaponized. In most spheres, we attempt to tame this emotion. For some reason, however, we give anger in politics an out. We should not be so accommodating. Why? For one, anger is inherently selfish. According to Aristotle, anger is “a desire, accompanied by pain, to take apparent revenge for apparent insult.” Anger arises when we feel personally wronged, and it seeks revenge, not resolution. Since we are inherently selfish beings who regularly feel mistreated, anger is easy to provoke. It is no secret that human anger is incredibly fickle ̽ simply being cut off in traffic (perhaps a three second delay) elicits a bombastic reaction from many of us. Knowing our tendency towards irrational and

PARKER SNIDER Columnist unhelpful behavior when angry, we ought to reject our instinct to be led by anger in politics. Another reason we should work towards a less angry politics is because we know history. We know that it is the anger of native Germans against Jewish success that drove the Holocaust. We witnessed the rage of jihadists against the United States in the attacks on September 11th. The simple ability for anger to propel such evil, as demonstrated by these events and countless others in history, should give us pause before we let this emotion into our politics. James, the brother of Jesus, seems to confirm the problems with human anger when he writes that “the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.” Many biblical authors, in fact, echo this sentiment. Solomon writes in Ecclesiastes that “anger lodges in the heart of fools,” and Paul, in his letter to the church at Colossae, implores believers to eliminate anger from their mouths. One believer who took these demands seriously, Rev. Martin

Luther King, Jr., describes his battle with anger in his autobiography. He writes that, after one particularly eventful day, “I went home with a heavy heart. I was weighed down by a terrible sense of guilt, remembering that on two or three occasions I had allowed myself to become angry and indignant. I had spoken hastily and resentfully. Yet I knew that this was no way to solve a problem.” King, one of the greatest change-makers in history, knew perhaps the most important truth about anger ̽ it isn’t effective. As evident by the current political atmosphere, anger creates bitterness and divides, making change of the whole impossible. Anger turns people off, makes ideas easier to reject, and does little more than rile up bitterness from those who think similarly. King knew what I hope we soon learn ̽ that anger has never changed a heart. Even so, politics will always engender anger. What matters is what we do with it. Will we let what is meant to be a temporary emotion permanently consume us? Or will we transform that anger into action that is tempered, unifying, and able to drive change in this mad world? We’ll see. Parker Snider is the policy relations manager for the Alabama Policy Institute.

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SOAP BOX DERBY: The second annual Ducky Ward Memorial Soap Box Derby and Car Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 on West Street next to the Dadeville Public Library. This year’s derby will be held in conjunction with the city’s annual Fall Festival. Open to children ages 6-16, the derby begins at noon and will last until a champion has been crowned. Registration for the derby is open until Sept. 22, but there is no registration fee for participants. For more information about the derby and car show, contact event organizer Marrell Ward at 256-496-0339. COOKOUT: The Goodwater Class of 1972 and Hannah J. Mallory is sponsoring a cookout for October 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willie James Facility on Highway 280. All classmates and friends are welcome. For more information contact Renell Bradford at 256-839-6915 or 256-786-2275, Bernice Gunn at 256839-5708 or 256-749-7011, Deborah Caldwell at 404-542-4353 or Willie James Gaddis at 256-861-6177. CAR SHOW: The fifth annual Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Car Show is October 6 in Millerville. There will be 50/50 tickets, money tree, games, door prizes, music and more. Car registration is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is $20 each. Spectators can come for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Billy Barnett at 256-839-5077 or 256-267-1525. There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. for a $6 donation. Lunch items are a choice of fish or chicken finger plate for $10 and includes fries, hushpuppies or roll, slaw, tomatoes, onions, pickle spear, pepper, cake and tea. Also available will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and candy. MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association is holding a bi-annual meeting Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. at the church. For more information contact Janice Reams at 256-252-6823. YARD SALE: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting a yard sale, fish fry and BBQ Saturday, October 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be deals on designer clothes, hats, shoes, household items, novelty gifts and baby items. The church is located at 721 Robinson Court. BOOK SALE: Friends of the Dadeville Public Library are hosting a book sale Saturday, October 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level of the library on West Street. Hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are 50 cents. You can buy a bag of books for $5. Funds raised will support programs and activities of the library.

Sunday, October 7

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Day at 2 p.m. October 7. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tracy Burton, pastor of Selecta Baptist Church. Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is the pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Elkahatchee Baptist Church is holding a homecoming service Sunday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. There will be singing with Brian Cummings, Edwina Dye Jordan, Ronnie Betts, Reuben Prater and others. Lunch will follow. Interim pastor is Reuben Prater. FAMILY REUNION: The Dunham Family Reunion will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 7 at the Hackneyville Community Center. Please bring a covered dish and all Dunham family members are invited. CHURCH HOMECOMING: The Elder Congregational Church is celebrating homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. The guest speaker will be Jody Fuller. A luncheon will be at noon and followed by gospel music from The Fellowship Quartet. Everyone is invited.

Thursday, October 11

LUNCH AND LEARN: VCCA is hosting a lunch and learn Thursday, October 11 from noon to 1 p.m. with Alexander City Police Captain James Orr who will talk about ways to protect yourself in an active shooter situation. Bring a sack lunch and VCCA will provide dessert and tea. VCCA is located at 5030 Highway 280. Please call 256-234-0347 by noon Wednesday, October 9 to reserve a space.

Friday, October 12

GAME NIGHT: The New Site Senior Activity Center is holding its monthly game night at the center Friday, October 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will be able to play any of the games the center has, while spending time with friends.

Saturday, October 13

HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division is hosting a free hunter education class at Wind Creek State Park, Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a one hour lunch break. To register visit https:// huntered.dcnr.alabama.gov/public/ or call 256-242-3620. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER: The Central Alabama Club of NANBPWC, Inc. “Paint the Town Red Scholarship Dinner” will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center. Advance tickets are $15 or $18 at the door. You can reserve tables of six. There will be food, fun, music, vendors and cames for more information call 256-329-1595, 256-215-3839 or 256-215-6933. OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sportplex in Alexander City. It is a day-long celebration for the whole family featuring local arts and crafts, dining, entertainment, kidfest children’s activities, an antique car show and more. There will be performances from Nashville hit singer-songerwriters Ashton Shepherd, Ken Mellons and Kevin Denney with special guest Kevin Moon. CANCER AWARNESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary

Baptist Church is hosting a cancer awareness luncheon Saturday, October 13 at noon. The speaker will be Alveta Resse of Tuskegee University. The luncheon is free but is a fundraiser for New Adka Our Journey of Hope cancer ministry. If you cannot attend the luncheon, but would like to contribute please contact Mary Greathouse at 256-4962927.

Sunday, October 14

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is holding homecoming services Sunday, October 14. Guest singers will be Paid in Full. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m., worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Everyone is welcome. CHURCH HOMECOMING: B.B. Comer Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting homecoming services Sunday, October 14 at 11 a.m. Special music will be by Ronnie Betts and the special speaker is Pastor Josh Hickman. A fellowship lunch will follow. David Sherrell is pastor of Comer Memorial and the church is located at 427 East Church Street. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Pearson Chapel Church is hosting its annual homecoming service Sunday, October 14 at 9:20 a.m. Bro. Bennie Yates will preach and there will be special music by The Fellowship Quartet. A covered dish luncheon will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.

October 15 - 16

THROW AWAY DAYS: The Middle Tallapoosa Clean Water Partnership and the Tallapoosa County Commission are holding Throw Away Days October 15-16. Dumpster locations have not yet been determined and will be available at no charge to residents.

Monday, October 15

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.

Friday, October 19

BOOK SIGNING: Runas C. Powers III will be at the Adelia M. Russell Library Friday, October 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a book signing and poetry reading. Powers has just released his fifth book, “A Right to Write.”

Thursday, October 18

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KYLLE’ D. MCKINNEY Alabama Social Security Public Affairs Specialist benefits will not be reduced: • Veterans Administration benefits • State and local government benefits, if Social Security taxes were deducted from your earnings • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) You can read more about the possible ways your benefits might be reduced at www.socialsecurity. gov/pubs/EN-05-10018.pdf. Please be sure to report changes. If there is a change in the amount of your other disability payment, or if those benefits stop, let us know. Tell us if the amount of your workers’ compensation or public disability payment increases or decreases. Any change in the amount or frequency of these benefits is likely to affect the amount of your Social Security benefits. An unexpected change in benefits can have unintended consequences, but not if you’re informed and have financially prepared yourself. Visit our benefits planner webpage at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners for information about your options for securing your future. McKinney is a public affairs specialist with Alabama Social Security.

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of state, I’d missed the previous three Sundays at Eagle Creek Baptist Church but was there on Sept. 30 for a very special celebration. Debbie Brewer and Vicky Patterson, the organist and pianist, respectively, celebrated their 50th year of playing together. Our pastor, the amazing Dr. Tim Thompson said they started playing together when they were four. He wasn’t far off. Milestones such as this are unheard of, should be celebrated, and are true testaments of faithfulness and commitment. Bravo, ladies. Bravo. May God continue to bless you, so that you may continue to bless us. It’s a wonderful little church. Tim says it’s a little church with big music. The people are quite wonderful, too. There are a couple of ladies from Opelika who attend regularly after reading an article I wrote where I mentioned Brother Tim. Before walking into the sanctuary, a gentleman shook my hand and told me how much he enjoyed reading my columns. He said it’s the first thing he turns to each week. Ed told me that he got a kick out of a recent article about Lucy not knowing the words to the church’s “theme song.” It was actually the chorus to “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” which is what we sing while holding hands at the end of each service. Because of this, they now put the lyrics on the screen for all to see and sing.

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Scott Accounting and Computer Service, Inc. Alexander City, AL Software Technician (Traveling Required). College degree or equivalent experience required. Offers competitive compensation and excellent EHQHÂżWV Please email resume to resume@sacssoftware.com.

Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required. Good MVR. NO LOCAL RUNS Call 1-800-328-3209 Jones Contractors, LLC NOW HIRING: Â&#x2021;6XSHUYLVRUV Â&#x2021;/HDG 0HQ Â&#x2021;&DUSHQWHUV Â&#x2021;&DUSHQWHU +HOSHUV Â&#x2021;3DLQWHUV Â&#x2021;/DERUHUV $SSOLFDWLRQV ZLOO EH WDNHQ DP DP 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ 256-749-3293

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Substitute School Nurses needed for Alexander City Schools

For Details Go to: www.alexcityschools.net/ humanresources Or call Gail Brasell at: 256-234-8607

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Now Hiring for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions in the Alexander City Area. All Shifts Available. Overtime & some Saturdays may be required. Pay rates start at $9.00/hr & increase depending on the company. Your choice of two Health Insurance Plans available. Must pass drug screen & client background requirements. Apply in person at: 207 South Central Avenue Alexander City, AL 35010 or Online at www.asapply-ag.com Established apartment community is hiring H[SHULHQFHG TXDOLÂżHG KDUG working maintenance WHFKQLFLDQ 0XOWL IDPLO\ housing background a plus. %&%6 %HQHÂżWV . 3DLG 9DFDWLRQ 3DLG +ROLGD\V &RPSHWLWLYH 3D\ 0XVW KDYH reliable transportation/pass background/drug screen. Must have transportation and own WRROV &DOO CLASS A CDL OTR DRIVERS Local AL Terminal *UHDW %HQHÂżWV *UHDW 3D\ 6LJQ 2Q %RQXVHV 5HTXLUHPHQWV \HDUV H[SHULHQFH PXVW SDVV GUXJ VFUHHQ PXVW KDYH FOHDQ 095 Call (903)569-6960 Welder/Metal Worker -Welding -Light Machining -Metal Cutting -Misc Tasks Pay DOE and ability Must be able to pass drug test. Please call 256-234-6699

We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com CARLISLE DRUG Taking applications for part-time positions Great for CAC or Southern Union Students Apply in person: 12 Main Street Alexander City 35010 No calls accepted!

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might have diÉ&#x2030;culty dislodging yourself from some personal thoughts. If you can, revise your plans accordingly to suit your mindset. Otherwise, call in your self-discipline. No matter what is driving you, what you say has an impact. Tonight: Loosen up and have fun. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) When a partner or close friend expresses his or her thoughts, you are likely to clear your mind about a concern. You feel better when the two of you are on the same page. However, you could inadvertently jolt a family member. Go with the moment. Tonight: Take a midweek break. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to aÉ&#x2C6;ect you, remain tuned in to Ă&#x201E;nancial swings. Be aware of money trends. Later in the day, a discussion could surprise you, forcing you to eye a possibility that you normally wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consider. Tonight: Field your calls, then decide who and what. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might be concerned about a meeting that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t avoid. You could be surprised by what is shared. You could feel as though a lack of understanding exists between you and a friend. That feeling might be true; however, the situation can be resolved. Tonight: Lighten up. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Most of the day, you might want to lie low and gain through listening. You might be delighted by what you hear. A family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal news makes you grin. When dealing with a partner, the unexpected becomes a theme. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks oÉ&#x2C6;. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A meeting provides much to evaluate and consider. You feel that in the long run, everything will work in your favor. An element of discomfort surrounds you and new information. Detach; carefully take an overview of the situation. Tonight: Get some good sleep.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ÂŽ By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELDÂŽ By Jim Davis

BIG NATEÂŽ By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂŽ By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLSÂŽ By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANISÂŽ By Jimmy Johnson

LOLAÂŽ By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNESTÂŽ By Bob Thaves

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Auctions & Sales Auctions AUCTION OCT-20th 9:00am Est. 6279 Co Rd 51, Woodland,AL Home w/shop/barn and 4.89-acres www.mwestrealty.com For information â&#x20AC;&#x153;Open-House Oct-7th, Oct-14th 12pm-5pmâ&#x20AC;? Metro West Realty & Auctions Scotty Hicks-Auctioneer 770-301-6000 770-836-0042 GA-AU-C002831 GA-205759, GA-AU3525, Ala-5149

Estate Sales ESTATE SALE 148 Day Street, Dadeville, AL Friday October 5th 7am-6pm Saturday October 6th 7am-2pm Across 280 in front of Mexican restaurant

Garage Sales Inside Yard Sale- Downsizing Located in Kellyton off Highway 280 down Highway 115 South go 2 1/4 miles, look for signs to turn at County Road 328. Friday October 5 11am-3pm Saturday October 6 8am-11 Some furniture, odds & ends. (256)496-3501 Garage Sale 125 West Columbus Street, Dadeville Saturday October 6th 8am-1pm Enter in back door! (334)444-2165 GARAGE SALE 8833 Elkahatchee Road Alexander City, 10/06/18 8:00AM-12:00PM Collectibles, Furniture, Household items, Tools, Good selection of larger garage, household and farm items including galvanized farm gates (2), t-posts, 7UHN ELF\FOH QHZ WLUHV ÂżUHplace andirons (2), scroll saw, tools, vintage coke machine, stained glass, more... No Early Birds. Cancel if Rain. Indoor and Outdoor Yard Sale 352 Franklin Street, Alex City The Old Faith Temple Church Building, Saturday October 6th 7am-1pm

Cemetery & Monument Lots For Sale: One plot 2 spaces. Lot 11-D. Military Section. Hillview Cemetery. Contact: Phil Bradberry 817-521-6122

Hay, Feed & Grain Hay For Sale Well fertilized Local delivery $45 per bale

Call: 334-415-0682

Miscellaneous For Sale

Yard Sale 259 Fish Pond Rd Saturday, October 6 6:00a.m.-12:00p.m. King size sleigh bed $200, baby/toddler sizes 0-3T, household, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business clothes, odds-n-ends.

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Alex City New 2018 3BR/2BA Mobile Home Owner Financed Available, No Credit Checks in Highly Restricted Park $800/month Call Bobby 256-749-3513

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Cuisinart 14 cup Food Processor, Used Once $45 (256)234-6721

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Notices Mayberry Park Apartments Now taking applications Under New Management Hours are Mon & Wed 8:00am-5:00pm 169 E.Cass St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-0410

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Duplexes for Rent 1BR/1BA $500/month No pets 256-397-0260.

Community Events Houses For Rent

Cemetery & Monument Lots

3BR/1BA 359 Dogwood Drive, Kellyton $500/month + $500/deposit Call: 256-392-0685

FOR SALE 4 spaces at Garden of the Cross in the Tallapoosa Memorial Garden $500 each or all 4 for $1,500 Call: 706-518-9962 4 Cemetery Plots in Hillview Memorial Park in Alexander City (256)392-3607

Apartments

HOMEMADE QUILTS Alabama & Auburn Or Variety of Pattern Quilts: Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin & Crib Call 256-234-4335 for more information.

St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Yard Sale 454 N Central Ave Alex City October 6th 7:00a.m.-12:00p.m. This year we have bicycles small appliances, furniture, including 2 recliners, clothing and a host of household goods.

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Small house on Lake Martin 2BR/1BA Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap area $750/month + $750 deposit (256)212-3058 Clean 2BR Furnished/Unfurnished Good locale. Alex City No pets. Lawn care provided $320+ 256-212-9858

Real Estate Homes For Sale 135 Brookside Drive Alex City 3BR/2BA New siding. Kitchen appliances. Fans, lights DQG VRPH Ă&#x20AC;RRULQJ )HQFHG areas. $89,500 Owner 805-462-8342

For Sale: $76,500 1227 6th Street, Alex City Main House- 2BR/1BA, Kitchen, Large Den Guest House-2BR/1BA Call Amy Duncan for Showing: 256-212-2222 Lake Martin Realty

Small Studio. Single. Fully furnished. Nonsmoking. 256-794-2954 Quail Run Apartments 32 Quail Run Drive Tallassee, AL 36078 1BR/1BA $475 800 sq.ft. 2BR/1BA $520 925sq.ft 3BR/2BA $595 1200sq.ft. 2IÂżFH +RXUV 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2IÂżFH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

1995 Harley Davison Softail Custom Lots of extras 16,800 actual miles. 6200.00 dollars. Bike is in great shape. (256)596-2394

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Manufactured Homes For Rent FOR RENT!!! Single Wide Mobile Home $550.00. Booger Hollow Road Area 3bedroom/2bath Call 256.825.4800

Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Tallapoosa and Elmore County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget.

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Police Reports â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

Alexander City Police Department October 1

â&#x20AC;˘ Briana Marie-Cozad Smith, 22, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. â&#x20AC;˘ Austin Dakota Connell, 23, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of marijuana. â&#x20AC;˘ Angela Denise Bates, 46, of Kellyton was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. â&#x20AC;˘ Shannon Joel Varden, 46, of Goodwater was arrested for possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and open possession of alcohol. â&#x20AC;˘ Montel Cartez McGhee, 21, of Alexander City was arrested for resisting arrest, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement and disorderly conduct. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Assault was reported on Washington Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

September 30

â&#x20AC;˘ Maynard Andreas Williams, 25, of Kellyton was arrested for two counts failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft of services was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported on South Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported on 10th Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

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September 29

â&#x20AC;˘ Ferederick Lamar Rowe, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Stanisha Marie Canada, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for failure to appear. â&#x20AC;˘ Clifton Paul Collins III, 37, of Birmingham was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. â&#x20AC;˘ Tasevia Dantae Davis, 33, of Alexander City was arrested for theft of property. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassment was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported on Woodlawn Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘ Harassing communications was reported on Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief was reported on Hillabee Road. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Domestic violence and interference with a domestic violence emergency call was reported on I Street. â&#x20AC;˘ Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City.

September 28

â&#x20AC;˘ Transportation of prohibited liquors and beverages and possession of a concealed weapon without a permit was reported on Highway 22. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Theft was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal mischief was reported in Alexander City. â&#x20AC;˘ Reckless endangerment was

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â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Tanglewood Lane in Dadeville filed a report for identity theft. â&#x20AC;˘ Marcus Smith of Veazey Road in Alexander City was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear child support. â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Denver Road in Dadeville filed a report for fraud.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Derrick Hatcher of Lee Road 88 in Waverly was arrested on a grand jury indictment for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Main Street in Notasulga filed a report in reference to theft. â&#x20AC;˘ James Butler of Coosa County Road 29 was arrested on a grand jury indictment for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, and attempting to elude law enforcement. â&#x20AC;˘ A resident of Buttston Road filed a report in reference to theft. â&#x20AC;˘ Amanda Smith was arrested on a grand jury indictment for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

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September 28

Public Notices

pp Free info kit: 1-844-264-9500.

1258 Lee Street, PO Box 248, Alexander City, Alabama 35011-0248

STRUGGLING WITH Drugs and Alcohol? Addicted to Pills? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 1-888-362-4708

Bonita Caldwell, Acting Judge of Probate

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Moore helps Dadeville slow ECHS Moore is an interesting case because despite being a senior, he’s never played high school football prior to this year. Now, he’s a starting defensive end/ Despite Dadeville falling to Elmore linebacker for the Tigers, and Dadeville County last week, the Tigers did do one coach Richard White said Moore is really things no one else has been able to against starting to understand the game. the Panthers. They held ECHS star “He may have played in the seventh tailback DJ Patrick to under 100 yards. grade, but he hasn’t played any in his Dadeville linebacker Ladarrius Moore Moore high school career,” White said. “He’s got was a big reason for the Tigers’ defensive good speed and he gets to the ball well. He’s still success, and he is the Outlook Player of the See MOORE • Page 11 Week. By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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Grade: Senior Position: Defensive end/linebacker Measurements: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds Parents: Katrina Moore Other interests: Ladarrius also runs track and wrestles for the Tigers. Favorite team: Los Angeles Lakers Statistics: Moore led the Tigers with seven tackles last week and was a big part of why Dadeville held Elmore County star tailback to less than 100 yards.

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AU offense is going from bad to worse

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Horseshoe Bend quarterback Nywanski Russell (2) is no longer with the team. Sophomore Cole Johnson, left, will likely take over the job.

Russell no longer with Horseshoe Bend football team By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Things just got a lot more difficult for Horseshoe Bend’s football team. A squad that’s already been struggling, the Generals are now without starting quarterback Nywanski Russell, who is no longer with the team, according to HBS coach Josh Averett. Averett did not give a reason for Russell’s departure but said it was a decision

made by both Russell and the coaching staff. “We’re just trying to figure things out now,” Averett said. “We’re lucky we had this off week, so we could step back and kind of evaluate everything.” Averett also said the team has lost a few more players, regarding at least two others who have left the team but were not named. Sophomore quarterback Cole Johnson will take over the job and started in

the Generals’ 14-0 loss to Loachapoka last week. “He’ll be fine,” Averett said. “Last week we struggled, but I think it was a combination of things — wet field, wet ball, all the drama (regarding Russell) before the game. We had some trouble fielding snaps and handoffs and that sort of thing. “But (Johnson) has been playing a good bit on defense and some on offense and even rotating in at receiver. He also played

varsity baseball last year, so he’s used to that level of competition.” Despite the recent departures, Averett said it’s been business as usual for the rest of the team, and the Generals still aren’t giving up on the season. “I think (the other guys) obviously want to play football, that’s why they’re still here,” Averett said. “The drama and stuff isn’t bothering them; they’re just ready to get back to it.”

Wildcats down Warriors in straight sets By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Staying focused, reducing service errors and going on a handful of long runs proved to be key as the Benjamin Russell volleyball team defeated Russell County in straight sets Tuesday evening, 25-13, 25-8, 25-5. “The last time we played Russell County, we ended up with 13 service errors, and so yesterday we had a huge focus on keeping the serve and breaking their service in the first serve and getting it and keeping it, and I think they executed that perfectly,” Wildcats coach Magan Ford said. Keeping the Warriors from going on long service runs was the name of the game for Benjamin Russell, as Russell County’s three longest service runs of the night lasted a mere three serves each. Every time the Warriors had the chance to serve, it seemed the Wildcats had an immediate answer to keep Russell County from starting any kind of run, stopping it on the first or second serve on all but three runs. “I think the girls did a really good job of staying up,” Ford said. “You know, when you get up, it’s easy for girls to See WILDCATS • Page 11

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Wetumpka’ Ryleigh Hamm (10) goes up for a block against Benjamin Russell’s Brooklyn Edwards (6) during a match last week. The Wildcats defeated Russell County in straight sets Tuesday night.

he Auburn Tigers defeated the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, 24-13, Saturday despite a brief monsoon and a two-and-ahalf-hour weather delay four minutes before halftime. I fully admit I didn’t make it past the delay, but as I was swimming back to my vehicle across from Mama Goldberg’s I couldn’t help but ponder what I’d witnessed in the first two quarters. It was a lot more the same. No, I take that back. I think it’s getting worse. It’s time to stop saying the Auburn offense is struggling and it’s time to start saying the Auburn offense simply isn’t very good. Not that it’s a favorable trait, but it’s fairly common for the AU offense to struggle early in the season under Gus Malzahn’s leadership. The Tigers started slow in 2013 and got better and better as the year went on all the way to an SEC title. The same thing happened in 2014, but costly turnovers and very poor defense down the stretch only resulted in an 8-5 season. Malzahn’s offense didn’t go into overdrive until Week 5 of 2016 amidst a six-game winning streak. Just last year, Auburn looked woeful against Clemson in the second week and even worse against Mercer in Week 3, but exploded on the road against Missouri in Week 4. Auburn would go on to win nine of the next 10 games, defeating No. 1 Georgia and No. 1 Alabama. I wish I could tell you to just be patient. I wish I believed the offense was close and destined to start clicking any game now, but that’s not reality. I do believe Jarrett Stidham is a pretty good quarterback and I know Auburn has talent at the skill positions, but the Tigers tribulations stem from one of the oldest and most fundamental tenets of football. They can’t block anybody. The offensive line doesn’t deserve 100 percent of the blame, but it deserves the majority of it. An offense — any offense — cannot function effectively if it cannot win the line of scrimmage. Auburn is losing the battle at the line of scrimmage and it hasn’t even played the best teams on its schedule yet. For whatever reason, the Tigers have gone backwards since the opening night win against Washington (excluding FCS Alabama State). The last time Auburn struggled against Southern Miss was 2008 when it won 27-13 in unimpressive fashion. Oddly enough, the Tigers See AUBURN • Page 11

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Holtville sweeps Rebels in two sets By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Outlook

Two area volleyball teams on the rise tangled Monday afternoon with the Class 4A Holtville Bulldogs knocking off the home-standing Class 2A Reeltown Rebels 2-0 (2517 and 25-10). “I was excited about how they performed,” Bulldogs coach Allison Franklin said. “We’d put together a new rotation. Today was a lot of working out the kinks, getting out libero changes down; just getting ready for the second half of the season.” With October starting, the number of matches leading up to the area tournament is

dwindling for both squads. Reeltown, a program in its second year, showed bits and pieces of promise during Monday’s loss. Despite the flashes, the inconsistency was too much and coach Kelli Hilyer started a brief practice session shortly after the match ended. “We volleyed the ball well and we were moving back and forth pretty well,” Hilyer said. “We got some good serves in, but we’ve got to get more consistent when we are serving.” Kaylyn Dismukes led the Bulldogs with nine kills. Karsyn Findley and Alexus Hindman were also factors in the first-game victory.

Reeltown was led by Tania Haynes and Eryn Wells, who combined for a mixture of blocks at the nets and bumps to keep volleys alive. “I tell them that I want us to get better each set,” Hilyer said. “If you don’t win the set, you learn from it. That’s our goal. So when we get to the area tournament we are ready.” In the first game of the best-of-three series, Holtville pushed ahead 8-3 then after a series of quick points 11-3. Reeltown, though, began to string a series of points together and closed the gap to six at 22-16. But, a kill and back-to-back aces ended the first game. Nyla Hayden scored seven

“They know that the plan is to play teams like this so that when you get to those tournaments, you are used to playing those larger schools,” Hilyer said. “They understand that.” Pike Road, Tallassee, Handley, Dadeville and Marbury remain on the schedule for the Bulldogs. Reeltown’s road to the regular season end has it hosting rival Dadeville, hosting Fayetteville in the final area match of the season then traveling to Beulah. Both the Rebels and the Bulldogs will converge on Eclectic in the coming days to take part in the Elmore County High Block Party (tournament).

straight points on seven serves in the Set 1 loss. “We’ve talked about finishing. We had a big lead in game one and gave up the lead. But we figured out how to get the serve back,” Franklin said. “You can’t tell this is a second-year program. Kelli has done a great job.” Set 2 was nip and tuck early with the Rebels taking the lead early. Holtville, which had a focus of finishing the game, put the words to work and pushed ahead 21-10 en route to the 25-10 victory. For Reeltown, playing a schedule that features larger teams will help prepare them for tournaments down the road.

ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings: CLASS 7A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Central-Phenix City (25); 6-0; 316 2. Hewitt-Trussville (2); 5-1; 246 3. Thompson; 4-1; 202 4. Auburn; 6-0; 185 5. Hoover; 3-2; 167 6. McGill-Toolen; 4-1; 134 7. Mountain Brook; 5-0; 116 8. Austin; 4-1; 70 9. Vestavia Hills; 4-1; 51 10. Theodore; 4-1; 18 Others receiving votes: LeeMontgomery (4-2) 10, James Clemens (3-2) 9, Fairhope (4-2) 6, Bob Jones (4-2) 4, Sparkman (4-1) 4, Spain Park (1-4) 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

CLASS 6A Wetumpka (24); 6-0; 312 Pinson Valley (3); 4-1; 249 Spanish Fort; 4-1; 193 Saraland; 6-0; 189 Clay-Chalkville; 4-1; 154

6. Hartselle; 5-0; 137 7. Oxford; 4-1; 131 8. Homewood; 4-1; 76 9. Jackson-Olin; 6-0; 60 10. St. Paul’s; 4-1; 28 Others receiving votes: Carver-Montgomery (6-0) 4, McAdory (6-0) 2, Muscle Shoals (4-2) 2, Hueytown (4-1) 1, Opelika (1-4) 1. CLASS 5A 1. Vigor (16); 5-0; 290 2. Etowah (8); 6-0; 258 3. Briarwood (3); 4-1; 224 4. Demopolis; 4-1; 174 5. Madison Aca.; 4-1; 149 6. Carroll-Ozark; 3-1; 113 7. Greenville; 4-1; 110 8. Mortimer Jordan; 5-1; 78 9 (tie). Ramsay; 5-1; 35 9 (tie). Sylacauga; 5-1; 35 Others receiving votes: Russellville (5-0) 24, Tallassee (3-2) 18, Citronelle (4-1) 10, Boaz (5-1) 8, Jackson (3-2) 7, Madison Co. (2-4) 2, Alexandria (3-2) 1, Brewer (4-1) 1, FaithMobile (3-2) 1, Jasper (4-1) 1. CLASS 4A

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played Mississippi State on the road (which AU plays this week in Starkville) the next week and beat it 3-2 in one of the ugliest games in SEC history. The Tigers went on to go 5-7 that year by the way. After Gus Malzahn took a broken and beleaguered 3-9 team in 2012 and turned it into a 12-2 SEC champion in 2013, I was convinced offense was never going to be a problem on the Plains as long as Gus was in charge. Of course, it became evident pretty quick defense was going to be a huge problem. My friends and I begged for just the possibility of mediocre defense, because that’s all we would need with such a juggernaut offense. Malzahn went above and beyond hiring Kevin Steele and the defense has been absolutely terrific ever since. Auburn finally has the smash mouth defense to smother opponents for which I’ve been longing. One problem. Now the offense stinks to high heaven. I guess irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.

kind of let their foot off the pedal, but they kept the momentum and that was what was huge to me. To see them keep the momentum was a great step forward.” Even when Russell County tried to break some of Benjamin Russell’s longer runs by calling for a timeout, Ford said her team stayed focused and refused to let up. Drawing up plays and finding ways to improve the game plan during these timeouts proved valuable for a team comprised mainly of younger players according to Ford, who executed what Ford wanted them to as effectively as possible. Benjamin Russell took control of the match early on, as the Wildcats went on a seven-point run after the teams exchanged the first two points of the match. The Wildcats continued to fight on every point, starting a few smaller runs and killing any momentum the Warriors had to take the first set by 12 points, the smallest margin Benjamin Russell won a set by the entire night. The Wildcats immediately broke Russell County’s serve to start the second set then went on another run, jumping out to a 6-0 lead before a misplayed ball gave the ball back to the Warriors. However, Benjamin Russell took

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1. UMS-Wright (24); 5-0; 315 2. Hokes Bluff (3); 5-0; 247 3. Jacksonville; 6-0; 193 4. Fayette Co.; 5-1; 188 5. Brooks; 5-1; 131 6. American Chr.; 5-0; 128 7. North Jackson; 5-0; 110 8. Hillcrest-Evergreen; 4-2; 91 9 (tie). Catholic-Montgomery; 4-2; 40 9 (tie). Good Hope; 5-0; 40 Others receiving votes: Headland (5-0) 32, Andalusia (3-3) 9, Lincoln (4-1) 4, Williamson (4-1) 4, Deshler (4-2) 3, St. John Paul II (4-1) 2, Oneonta (4-1) 1, Randolph (4-1) 1. CLASS 3A 1. Saks (24); 5-0; 315 2. Mobile Chr. (2); 3-1; 214 3. Piedmont; 4-1; 196 4. Randolph Co.; 4-1; 181 5. Winfield; 6-0; 163 6. T.R. Miller (1); 5-0; 148 7. Fultondale; 4-1; 105 8. Thomasville; 4-1; 84 9. Providence Chr.; 6-0; 41 10. Gordo; 3-2; 38 Others receiving votes:

Westminster-Huntsville (6-0) 28, Flomaton (5-0) 8, Midfield (4-0) 6, Geraldine (5-1) 4, Weaver (4-1) 4, Beulah (5-0) 2, Pike Co. (4-1) 1, St. James (4-1) 1. CLASS 2A 1. Fyffe (26); 5-0; 321 2. Luverne (1); 5-0; 238 3. Ohatchee; 5-0; 216 4. Thorsby; 6-0; 188 5. Cedar Bluff; 5-0; 140 6. Reeltown; 5-1; 130 7. Addison; 5-1; 95 8 (tied). Cottage Hill; 5-0; 52 8 (tied). Leroy; 3-2; 52 10. Aliceville; 4-1; 27 Others receiving votes: Abbeville (4-1) 25, Ranburne (4-1) 16, Ariton (4-2) 14, Collinsville (4-1) 10, LaFayette (2-3) 6, Highland Home (4-1) 5, Colbert Co. (4-2) 2, New Brockton (3-3) 2. 1. 2. 3. 4.

CLASS 1A Lanett (24); 5-1; 314 Linden (3); 5-0; 244 Maplesville; 4-1; 207 St. Luke’s; 4-1; 163

5. South Lamar; 5-0; 152 6. Elba; 4-0; 137 7. Georgiana; 5-1; 99 8. Marengo; 5-1; 99 9. Falkville; 6-0; 53 10. Pickens Co.; 3-2; 16 Others receiving votes: Sweet Water (2-3) 12, Mars Hill Bible (4-1) 11, Brantley (3-2) 10, Wadley (4-1) 8, Isabella (3-2) 6, Spring Garden (4-1) 3, Holy Spirit (5-1) 2, Waterloo (5-1) 2, Marion Co. (5-1) 1. AISA 1. Autauga Aca. (23); 5-1; 311 2. Monroe Aca. (3); 7-0; 243 3. Tuscaloosa Aca. (1); 5-1; 217 4. Chambers Aca.; 7-0; 186 5. Pike Liberal Arts; 7-0; 160 6. Morgan Aca.; 6-1; 109 7. Bessemer Aca.; 4-3; 102 8. Lakeside; 4-1; 101 9. Escambia Aca.; 4-2; 64 10. Crenshaw Chr.; 5-1; 13 Others receiving votes: Macon-East (5-1) 11, Wilcox Aca. (5-1) 8, Kingwood (5-2) 7, South Choctaw Aca. (4-3) 4, Patrician (3-3) 3.

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control right back and started another smaller run, putting the Wildcats ahead, 11-1, before the Warriors forced another Wildcat miscue and were able to serve again. Makenzie Davis served the Wildcats through another seven point streak to close out the second set in Benjamin Russell’s favor, as well as leading the Wildcats to take a 4-0 lead in the third set before Russell County took the ball back on a serve that went out of bounds. After the Warriors sent the ball out of bounds on the very next point, Sarah Rogers helped propel Benjamin Russell on another long run to give the Wildcats a 13-1 advantage. Despite Russell County putting up its third three-serve run of the night to narrow the lead to 17-5, Benjamin Russell answered the call once again, forcing the Warriors to commit a number of service errors, giving the Wildcats a 25-5 victory in the third set. With a week full of matches ahead of them, Ford said the one thing she wants to see from her players more than anything is consistency. “If we can do it one day, we should be able to do it the next,” Ford said. “We just need to see the consistency every day, not just when we feel good.”

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Benjamin Russell’s Bre Smith (20) spikes the ball during a volleyball game at Wetumpka last week. The Wildcats defeated Russell County in straight sets.

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Moore raw as far as a football player technique-wise, but he’s learning how to play the game.” White said he had been recruiting Moore, who stands at 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds, and when some of Moore’s wrestling teammates decided to come out for football this year, he joined them. “I just felt the need to play,” Moore said.

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Moore is also hoping play football will help him with his senior campaign for the Tigers’ wrestling team. “It keeps me getting in shape,” Moore said. “Playing football also teaches me to be tough and not give up.” Moore finished with seven tackles last week against Elmore County and also opened up several holes for teammates to get in on the

tackles. “(DJ Patrick) was our focus,” Moore said. “There were certain plays we had for him, and we put a lot of effort into it. Our line played good.” White said, “(Defensive coordinator Hunter) Price did a great job defensively getting the game plan together. We had kids to the football, and I think the longest run Patrick had was 14 yards. That was on

a sweep play to our sideline.” And although Moore doesn’t have much football experience, it almost makes it simpler when trying to direct him. “We give him a few reads to make and we tell him to just go get to the ball,” White said. “That’s all you can do. You can’t get a whole lot in depth with technical stuff with someone who hasn’t played.”

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