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Wind Creek could get convention center By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

Wind Creek State Park could soon be home to a brand new hotel, golf course and convention center if city and county officials and the area’s legislators have their way. The Tallapoosa County Commission, after talks with representatives of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, on Monday approved a letter addressed to Sen. Tom Whatley, expressing “strong support for the proposed conference center.”

“The Alexander City Chamber of Commerce has provided us with some information regarding the possible development,” said the letter, signed by Commission Chairman Steve Robinson, who represents District 2, which includes Wind Creek. “In addition to providing jobs and additional revenue for local governments, this project will also widen the tourism offerings available, thus having a significant impact on our local economy.” Ann Rye, president and chief executive officer of the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce, said its interest is in making

the city more attractive to those looking for a conference site and other groups to generate tourism and other revenues. “Here in Alexander City we’ve had to turn down a lot of opportunities to gain tourism dollars and the revenues that come with that because we don’t have the facilities that are appropriate,” said Rye. “Over the last year, we’ve been exploring what our opportunities are, beginning to make partnerships with the state and others. We are in the very early stages of putting all of this together.” When contacted Tuesday, Robinson said there had been discussions of the

proposed development at the state level. “I don’t know all the names of those involved, but I know that (Sen. Tom) Whatley and (Rep. Mark) Tuggle are both in favor of it,” Robinson said. “The discussion (centers around) a Jack Nicklaus-style golf course and a convention center as part of a resort with approximately 250 hotel rooms. That’s all being discussed.” Rye said that discussions with developers have been about a facility with “the appropriate amenities that would be expected at an upscale conference See HOTEL, Page A5

Pay hikes remain a budget concern By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor

Alexander City’s recent issues with employee pay increases and how they were handled last year was evident as the City Council began the process of reviewing the proposed FY 2016 budget Tuesday afternoon. The council spent a good portion of the work session going through the city’s personnel authorization list, justifying increases requested by various city department heads. Finance Committee Chair Jim Spann said now is the perfect time to get questions answered, working as a team, to be the best possible stewards of taxpayers money. See BUDGET, Page A6

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This black cat and rabbit appear to have become friends and hang out in the downtown area. Mitch Sneed / The Outlook

Above, crews clean drainage ditches and culverts in and around Brown’s Nursing Home Tuesday as drainage issues are addressed to prevent the kind of flooding in that area that occurred in July 2011 below.

City and railroad tackle drainage problem By Corey Arwood

Outlook Editor

Construction began this week on what is projected to be the solution for Brown Nursing Home’s floodwater problems. The project is a joint effort between the city and Norfolk Southern railroad to supply extra drainage measures in order to ensure that the nursing home does not flood like it has multiple times in the past. Gerard Brewer, city engineer and director of public works, said that there have been no problems so far with the project, and that it is expected to continue through Friday. A hydrological report was done a few years See DRAINAGE, Page A6

ADEM says odor is going away Outlook Staff Writer

The battle with Alexander City’s malodorous water continued at the city’s Adams Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, but the stink is in full retreat, according to officials with the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. After hearing back from

his inspector in the field, Dennis Harrison, chief of the Drinking Water Branch of ADEM’s Water Division, said the odor in the water should be completely gone in about a week. “They’ve flushed out the main lines and now they’re flushing out the hydrants on the edges of the system,” Harrison said. “That’s where the complaints are coming

Cat and rabbit are fast friends on city street By Mitch Sneed

Outlook Staff Writer

By David Granger

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from now. They’ve taken samples of algae to determine exactly what we’re looking at, but those won’t be back for two weeks. This episode should be over by then.” Harrison said the system began adding copper sulfate preventively on April 15 at a rate of four parts-per-million. The level of copper sulfate See WATER, Page A6

Opposites often attract. That is true among humans as well as in the in the animal kingdom. The Internet is loaded with strange pairings ranging from dogs nursing piglets to a monkey and a lion that have become besties. But Alexander City seems to have it’s own animal odd couple and the strange friendship plays out on the city streets almost every night. A black cat and a black rabbit have been spotted enjoying meals together, playing chase and just hanging out on numerous occasions in and along Green and Wheeler streets. The sightings have always come late at night or in the early morning hours. “I saw it one night and couldn’t believe,” Jessica Sneed said. “I told people and they didn’t believe me. But I go the same way when I leave for work, so when I went the next night there they were again– so I took a picture. I’ve seen See COUPLE, Page A5

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DEAR ABBY: I’m 13 years old, and I want to know how I can make my life easier and not be as shy as I am. I have a lot of friends at school, but of course they’re not popular either. I want to still have those friends, but I’d like to be able strike up conversations with other people. When I try, I get nervous and chicken out before I can get a word out. I want to improve my communication skills and come across as more friendly and natural. My aunt told me you have a booklet that can help. If you do, how do I get one? -- NICOLE FROM NEVADA DEAR NICOLE: Everybody wants to be well-liked, accepted, feel needed, appreciated -- and of course, loved. It’s essential to a person’s self-esteem to know other people think they’re worth having as a friend. If you think you’re alone in being shy, let me assure you that you have lots of company. No one emerges from the womb knowing how to be social. It’s a

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you get it, don’t just read it once. Keep it on hand for reference because it contains many helpful suggestions for polishing social skills -- which, like any other skills, takes time, effort and practice.

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skill that has to be developed. Like you, many others could use a little coaching on how to be the kind of person others find attractive, interesting and worth knowing. Achieving it isn’t always easy because social skills don’t come naturally to everyone. My booklet “How to Be Popular” contains tips on how to approach others, and what to say and NOT say when trying to make conversation. You can order one by sending your name and address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby Popularity Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 610540447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. When

DEAR ABBY: I have recently begun a relationship with my biological father, “Frank,” after not seeing him since I was 4. My mother and stepfather raised me and I am very close to them. But after talking to Frank and meeting him face to face, I have gotten close to him as well. His relationship with Mom ended badly. They were very young and he takes all the blame. Mom has always said that if I have a relationship with Frank, she wants no part of it. After I told her I have been talking to him for two years, she became upset and has been short with me and my wife ever since. I want to continue to develop

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what I have with my biological father, but I’m not sure how to handle Mom if she’s going to be so hurt and upset over it. Can you advise? -- ANDY IN GEORGIA DEAR ANDY: Tell your mother you have noticed a change in her behavior, and feel that she is punishing you for having an interest in knowing your biological father. If that’s the case, in the future do not discuss anything about Frank with her since she has made clear that she doesn’t want to hear it. If you haven’t discussed this with your stepfather, please consider enlisting his help because he may be able to explain your feelings to your mother better than you can. 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.

Public Meetings  Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.  Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

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 Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.  Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.  Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.  Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public.  Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. in city hall.  Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department.  Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.  Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held upstairs in the courthouse at 6:30 p.m. Submitted / The Outlook

Willie Garrett received a birthday present from The Lighthouse of Tallapoosa County this week. Garrett is going to his first Alabama game this weekend as they host Ole Miss.

 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.

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Only Bennett and James have been elected to statewide office as a Democrat and a Republican

hen Jim Bennett left the Secretary of State’s office earlier this year, he set the record for the longest serving Secretary of State in the state’s history. His 12 years in the office surpassed the legendary ladies Agnes Baggett and Mabel Amos, who would rotate between State Treasurer and Secretary of State over the years. Bennett also served five terms in the legislature prior to being appointed Secretary of State. He was elected to two four-year terms and then appointed by different governors to serve out unexpired terms. He and Fob James are the only two people to be elected to statewide constitutional offices as both a Democrat and as a Republican. James won the governorship once as a Democrat and then later as a Republican. Bennett won the Secretary of State’s office under the two banners. Bennett won his first political race in 1978 as a State Representative from Homewood and parts of Jefferson County. We got to know each other in the early 1980’s when we served in the House of Representatives together. He moved to the Senate in 1983. He always had a calm demeanor and was a wellrespected legislator who worked to get things accomplished rather than pandering and posturing. He had seen a lot of that as a reporter covering state politics in the 1960’s and 70’s. Bennett began as a reporter with the Birmingham PostHerald. He covered the capitol with some legendary political writers. He also covered the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham. He was there for all the momentous Civil Rights

American quarterback. He was the all-American boy. He grew up in Troy. He was popular and handsome, as well as the best athlete in town. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Mayr, a beautiful cheerleader. They were the perfect couple. They have been married 44 years. While Head was the quarterback at Troy, he set school records and led the Trojans to a National Championship. As the State Arts Director he has set the standards high with limited funding. He has been a visionary and a leader. He has been responsible for groundbreaking initiatives that have made our state council one of the foremost councils in the United States. Head has done an excellent job in his lifework heading the Council on the Arts for 30 years. His long range planning and support for the arts in communities throughout the state has enhanced the quality of life in Alabama for over three decades. At 66, he is in good health and has no plans to retire any time soon, which is good for Alabama. In other state political news, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has won reelection to another four-year term as mayor of Alabama’s Capitol City. It was an impressive victory for Strange. He defeated four opponents without a runoff. See you next week.

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events, including the infamous time that Bull Conner ordered the fire department to use high pressure hoses on peaceful protestors in 1963. He was standing next to Bull Conner when he ordered the hoses. During that era, he interviewed Martin Luther King and George Wallace on the same day. Besides being Secretary of State longer than anyone in the state’s 200-year history, Bennett also served as Alabama’s Labor Commissioner under both Gov. Bob Riley and Gov. Robert Bentley. He has served on the board of his alma mater, Jacksonville State, for over two decades. He is currently chairman of that board. When he arrived as a freshman at Jacksonville State, almost 60 years ago as an 18-year-old from Chattanooga, Tennessee, he enrolled in pre-med. He later gravitated to journalism. Little did he know that he would make his mark on Alabama politics. Another Alabamian, Al Head, has left his mark on Alabama government. In February, Head celebrated 30 years as Director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. He has spent his entire professional career in the Arts - 44 years to be exact. He spent his first professional years in Florida before settling in as his home state’s Director of Arts in early 1985. Head majored in art education at Troy State University, which was an unusual major for an all-

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The women of the First United Methodist Church are again taking orders for “Say Cheese” a fundraiser for the ministries of First United Methodist Church through the UMW. Sales began on Sept. 1 and continue thru Sept. 30. To place an order contact Harriett Goodwin at 256-234-7545 or Pam Young at 256-234-0706. The cheese balls offered for sale will be Spicy Senorita, Festive, Holiday, Old English Cheddar, and English Bleu. Pickup will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the FMU Fellowship Hall.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: The Gap Fellowship Church is hosting fall revival services Sept. 16-18 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guests evangelists are Rev. Robert Williams Wednesday, Rev. Bradley Gibson Thursday, and Rev. Emerson Ware Friday. Come and be blessed.

September 17 AUTHOR VISIT: Dana Gynther will be at the Dadeville Public Library Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Gynther is the author of “The Woman in the Photograph: A tale about a young model in 1920s Paris.” Books will be available for purchase and Mrs. Gynther will be autographing her books.

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ORCHID SHOW: The Alabama Orchid Society is having their 31st annual Orchid Show and Sale in the auditorium of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens on Sept. 18 – 20. Free admission. Show times are Friday – Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. for sales only, Saturday –Sept. 19 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. with sales open at 10 a.m., show opens to public at Noon, Sunday – Sept. 20 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sales and show open at 11 a.m. Contact for more information at 205-447-5285 or www.facebook. com/alabamaorchidsociety

September 19 TRASH WALK: The next monthly PATH Trash Walk is Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the top part of Strand Park in Alexander City to receive supplies and assignments. YARD SALE: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a church yard sale, classic cars and raffle Sept. 19 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. The church is raffling off a 1998 Mercedes ML 320 for $10 donation. Proceeds from this event will go toward the church’s building expansion project. For more information call 256234-5513. PRAYER SUMMIT: Passion Church is hosting a prayer summit Saturday, Sept. 19 form 8 a.m. to noon Join us as we pray for our naiton, the nations of the world, our community and for individual needs. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day Sept. 19 and every third Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to renovations at the school.

September 19-20 MODEL RAILROAD SHOW: The 25th annual Wiregrass Model Railroad Show and Sale will be Sept. 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds south of Dothan. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under age 12. Vendors from throughout the southeast will have more than 100 tables of train - related merchandise for sale. Several large model railroad layouts will be running during the show. For more information call 334-7906284.

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FINE ARTS ACADEMY: The First United Methodist Fine Arts Academy individual voice and instrumental lessons begin the week of Sept. 20. Call 256-234-6322 for more informations BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY: Are you feeling disconnected from God and meaningful, spiritual relationships with others? Sixth Street Baptist Church would like to invite you to “Back to Church Sunday” Sept. 20. Come give church another chance. Bible study for all ages at 8:45 a.m. and morning worship service at 10 a.m. For more

information call 256-794-3074. SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church will hold its annual Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, Sept. 20. The church is located just eastof Goodwater on County Road 83. Singing begins at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and more singing in the afternoon. Bring a covered dish and join us. Listeners and singers welcome. For more information call William Futral at 256--839-6670. 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Thurman and Brenda Hamlet will be celebrating 50 years of marriage Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at 6th Street Baptist Church in Alexander City. Please RSVP to 256-625-0391. CHOIR DAY: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadley is hosting choir day Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Pastor Rodreick Williams and the Jehovah Jireh Ministry Choir. All groups, choirs and soloist are invited. GOSPEL CHOIR: The Auburn University Gospel choir will perform at Red Ridge United Methodist Church Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m. led by Dr. William Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Auburn University and Dr. Rosephanye Powell, Charles W. Barkley Professor of Voice at Auburn U. This high-spirited ensemble performs current gospel hits and standards as well as folk spirituals. Dr. William Powell has guest conducted at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney World, the Crystal Cathedral, Kennedy Center and Washington National Cathedral . Dr Rosephanye Powell’s catalogue of works is published by some of the nation’s leading publishers. She is one of America’s premier composers of choral music. Red Ridge choir will join them in singing “Soon and Very Soon.” CHOIR DAY: The Almighty God Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting Choir Day Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. All Choirs, groups and solo’s are invited.

September 20-23 CHURCH REVIVAL: Oak Ridge Congressional Holiness Church of Dadeville is hosting revival services beginning Sunday, Sept. 20 through Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Rev. Harvey Miller Of Ridge Road Baptist in Opelika is the speaker. Everyone is welcome.

September 21 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino of Maxwell AFB will speak at the Sept. 21 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

September 22 FALL OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. invites everyone to our VCCA Fall Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 22, any time from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We are so excited about the programs we offer to the community and we want to share information about them with you. Come by and visit with the VCCA Board of Directors. Please bring a friend or potential volunteer with you to the Open House! Light refreshments will be served. VCCA is located at 5030 Hwy 280, Suite C, Alexander City, AL 35010, (256-234-0347 or vcca.al@ gmail.com) in the Karen Channel State Farm Building.

September 23 HEALTH AND REHAB FAIR: Get in the Game with Adams Health & Rehab Health Fair! Come out to the Alexander City Sportsplex for Adams Health & Rehab Community Health Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Local vendors will provide community education, health

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September 26 CITY FEST: The Goodwater City Fest will be Sept. 26. All vendors, groups, soloists, rappers, and etc. are invited to attend and perform. For more information contact: Jessie Odum at 256-307-0147 or Brenda Simmons at 256-794-0727. BENCE FAMILY REUNION: The Bence Family Reunion will be Sept. 26 at Zion Hill Baptist Church on County Road 79. The reunion will begin around 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish for the noon meal. DRUG TAKE BACK: Walgreens in Alexander City is hosting a drug take back event Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local law enforcement will be on site to collect old and unwanted prescription and over the counter medications. No questions will be asked. GERMANY FAMILY REUNION: The Germany family reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Daviston Community Center. Things will start around 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish and join us. If you have any questions, contact Johnny Germany at 256-234-7380. BENEFIT SINGING: The will be a benefit singing for Waylon Smith at New Hope Baptist Church Sept. 26 4 - 7 p.m. Donations are welcomed to help with medical costs and amputation of his leg. Singers include All For Him, God’s Mercy, and Heaven’s Express.

September 27 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Socopatoy Church will celebrate its homecoming Sept. 27 with worship service at 11 a.m. The annual business will follow with fellowship dinner on the picnic talbes.

September 28 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Buddy Simpkins will present “Best of Jazz and More” at the Sept. 28 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

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September 30 CHEESE SALE: The women of the First United Methodist Church are again taking orders for “Say Cheese” a fundraiser for the ministries of First United Methodist Church through the UMW. Sales will start on Sept. 1 and continue thru Sept. 30, to place an order contact Harriett Goodwin at 256234-7545 or Pam Young at 256-2340706. The cheese balls offered for sale will be Spicy Senorita, Festive, Holiday, Old English Cheddar, and English Bleu. Pickup will be on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the FMU Fellowship Hall. Deadline to order is Sept. 30.

October 3 BI-ANNUAL MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Assocaiation in Coosa County is holding its bi-annual meeting Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at the church. All members please attend.

October 4 CHOIR AND USHER DAY: Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir and usher day Sunday Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. MCCAIN FAMILY REUNION: The McCain family reunion will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 starting at noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church located in Clay County. For information call Bobby Traylor at 256-825-9695.

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center.” “It would be a full-service facility,” Rye said, mentioning a gift shop, lake excursions and a restaurant among the potential features. When asked about the potential for the facility to include a golf course, Rye said it would be “irresponsible” not to consider it. “With all the developers’ brainstorming, it would be irresponsible not to consider the advantages a golf course would bring to a corporate off-site (conference venue),” she said. Greg Lein. director of Alabama’s state park system, said that he had been approached within the last year by Tuggle about a Wind Creek Convention Center. “He approached me and we talked about another park

and about how it was stepping forward to encourage investments and capital,” Lein said. “We haven’t talked since, but it’s exciting.” Seven of Alabama’s 22 state parks – Florala in Covington County, Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Joe Wheeler in Lauderdale County, Lake Guntersville in Marshall County, Monte Sano near Huntsville, Lakepoint in Eufaula and Rickwood Caverns in Blount County – offer facilities for meetings in a variety of different venues and capacities. Currently, Joe Wheeler and Lake Guntersville feature the most extensive facilities for conventions and similar events. Golf courses exist at six of Alabama’s state parks. They are Deer Haven Golf Club

at Roland Cooper State Park (nine holes), The General Golf Course at Joe Wheeler, The Oaks at Oak Mountain, The Sanctuary Golf Course at Lakepointe, Refuge Golf Club at Gulf State Park and Eagle’s Nest Golf Course at Lake Guntersville. The addition of a conference center and a golf course would put Wind Creek on a par with Joe Wheeler, Lake Guntersville and Lakepoint State Park as state-park resort sites with meeting space, golf and hotel accommodations. Rye said that the bottom line for a new convention center at Wind Creek is simple. “The bottom line is (the chamber) is here to pursue opportunities that remove obstacles that exist in our community,” Rye said.

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them four different times and it’s always about he same time. I thought it was the strangest thing. You would think that a cat would attack a rabbit, but not this one.” One night the story even got more bizarre. The cat was spotted on the ledge of a dumpster near Carlos’ Mexican Restaurant. A few feet away was the rabbit. The cat proceeded to push what appeared to be lettuce from the dumpster down to the pavement where the rabbit quickly munched out. “I turned back around to get a picture because I couldn’t believe what I saw, but by that time the cat was down in the dumpster and the rabbit had hopped away,” Jessica said. In search of solving the mystery, The Outlook went to residents in the area. When Annette Lynch saw the picture, she recognized the cat. She said it showed up at her house about a year ago and she leaves food on her porch for it. But she was blown away when she saw that the male black cat she calls “Little Boy” had a furry, long-eared friend. “I have never seen that rabbit,” Lynch said. “That is too funny. Just look at them, they look like best friends in that picture. I guess you never know what animals do when you aren’t looking.

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“It almost makes me want to stay up one night and see this for myself.” Despite asking several people in the area about the rabbit, no one seems to know much about it. But Alexander City Animal Control Officer Kelly Cotney said that because of the black color, it doesn’t appear to be a wild rabbit. “It looks like it’s a pet rabbit that either has gotten out or maybe someone put out,” Cotney said. “But that is so sweet that they are friends. You see some strange pairings like that all the time. I’ve seen dogs nurse piglets. I had a Weimaraner that had a false pregnancy and then there was a kitten that came into a clinic where I worked and I took it home to help care for it. That Weimaraner took that kitten and treated it like her own baby. It was just unreal.” Cotney said that in her job she often sees animals in distress and in all sorts of conditions. Even in extreme situations, she said that it’s obvious the animals have feelings and can express all sorts of emotions. “Just like with this cat and rabbit,” Cotney said. “They make friends, they love, they play and go through the same things that humans do. It’s just interesting to hear that is happening right under our noses in Alexander City and we never knew.”

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Club hears from transplant recipient By Odean Keel

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he Daviston Senior Club held its monthly meeting on Sept. 8 at the Daviston Community Center. Bettie Vickers, the new club president, conducted the meeting. Jane Moran shared a most intersting devotion experience that occurred while she was on a trip to Israel. The power of prayer was emphasized as well as the importance of family harmony. Sonja Yates concluded the devotion time with prayer. Minutes of the August meeting were read. Flo McIntyre gave the treasurer’s report. Both were approved as read. Annual dues were being accepted by Flo. Old business included electing Betty Melton as club secretary. There was no new business. Bettie Vickers introduced our speaker, Theresa Gibson, a survivor of a double lung transplant. She shared her many prayers that God just kept answering throughout her life. She said that we need to wait, look, and listen for God’s anwsers in His time. Theresa’s lung problems date back to 1996 with episodes of pulmonary fibrosis. Mold exposure in the work place likely contributed to her type of lung problem. Theresa, an organ donor herself, encouraged club members to become donors, also. Her organ donor’s death provided opportunities for several others to live, including Theresa. For 47 days in a Birmingham hospital, Theresa recuperated successfully. Her family and friends witnessed another

miracle from God. What a testimony from one who God sent to share with us! The meeting adjourned amid tears of interested listeners. Flo McIntrye blessed our covered dish meal with a prayer of thanksgiving. Nineteen people in attendance enjoyed a very delicious variety of homecooked foods. All 50+ citizens are encouraged to attend our

next meeting scheduled for Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Daviston Community Center. The newly-elected Tallapoosa County revenue commissioner, Eva Middlebrooks, wil speak to us on property tax issues relating to the elderly. Please join us, bring a covered dish, and enjoy good food, fun and fellowship. Keel is the secretary of the Daviston Senior Club.

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in IT especially, it should fall under the Finance Department. They spend a lot of money buying software and other products. They need the oversight and should be under the Finance Department.” Council President Bob Howard agreed. “In any other business that I have ever been associated with, the IT department has always been under the Finance Department,” Howard said. Spann said that there are several instances of inequities in the city’s current pay structure. He said that in the “big picture” they need to pick a system, either performance or longevity, and stick with it. He suggested commissioning a pay study by Auburn University and following it to address the issues that have developed over time where people are not paid the same for the same basic job. “At some point we have to fix the inequities,” Spann said. “If it’s a pay study then let’s do it. But if you aren’t going to listen to them, implement it and stick with it, then there is no need to do it. But we have to be open minded and get it right once and for all and do what they tell us.” Council member Tony Goss said that when it comes to the departments that he works with on his committee, he feels that it would be best to have

ago and it was determined that an additional culvert was needed underneath Washington Street and the adjacent railroad, Brewer said. A company called E-Z Bore out of the Atlanta area was contracted to do the job. “They’re doing a really good job, a very professional group,” said Brewer. According to Brewer, construction is expected to consist of a bore being run underneath the street and the railroad, and this should allow for floodwater to be emptied out from the southeast side of the railroad. The troubles at Brown have been devastating at times. In July 2011, a freak flash flood after more than 7

an independent opinion to determine fair salaries. “I don’t feel I’m qualified to decide what a employees pay should be at,” Goss said. “An outside, independent study would bring each employee to what their job duties should pay. That’s the right way to do it. I also think that a forensic audit would be a good idea, that a lot of these practices and procedures could be evaluated and the next council could start fresh.” The council is working against the clock in hopes of getting questions answered so that it can finalize the budget in time for it to be approved as the current budget expires Sept. 30. The council will have another budget work session Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the upstairs conference from at City Hall. Department heads will come in to help answer questions about requests.

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was increased to eight parts-per-million on Sept. 11 and the system added nine parts-permillion yesterday. “The levels of microbials are going down, so that shows the treatment is having a positive effect,” Harrison said. “This whole thing should be over in a few days, no more than a week.”

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inches of rain fell in one day forced total evacuation of the facility. Some residents were pushed on gurneys through the water, while others who were able were taken out in johnboats. Patients were taken by bus, ambulance and ARISE vans to six different facilities in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties. “Those are the kinds of things that we hope to eliminate,” Brewer said. “We feel pretty good that this will address at least most of the issues that caused that flooding.” The city council approved a budget amendment of $35,000 to fund the project at a meeting in July.

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The Horseshoe Bend volleyball team poses with its trophy after winning the Wadley Invitational Tournament this past weekend.

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Benjamin Russell running back NeColby Maxwell will be looking to help lead the Wildcats to their first region win of the season on Friday night.

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The Benjamin Russell Wildcats will be searching for their first region win of the season when they kick off Friday night at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The No. 8 Wildcats (3-1, 0-1 Class 6A-Region 3) will host the Pell City Panthers (2-2, 1-0 Class 6A-Region 3) on Friday at 7 p.m. in a region contest. Danny Horn, head coach of Benjamin Russell, said Friday’s game might be the most important one of the season for the Wildcats. “It’s a very important game. We need a region win,” Horn said. “The thing about region games is that if you lose it, the team you lose to has two games on you if it comes down to a tiebreaker. It’s very important that you win this game. It’s like I told the kids, it’s probably the most important game of the year, not only because it’s the next game, but because the significance of it.” The Wildcats are coming off a 35-7 homecoming win over Eufaula, while Pell City enters Friday’s game after a 37-6 loss to Class 6A No. 4 Opelika. Defensively, Horn said the Panthers will have a big front seven that will look to stuff the potent Benjamin Russell rushing attack. “They bring a lot of size. On their defensive line, their nose guard weighs about 380 pounds, and their two defensive ends are about 280 and 270,” Horn said. “The linebackers are 210 and 215, so they bring a lot of size on the defensive side.” And on offense, Horn said he

is expecting to see two different looks from Pell City under center. “On the offensive side, they actually play two quarterbacks. One is a passing quarterback and the other is a running quarterback,” Horn said. “We’ve got to prepare for both. They’ve got a good team. They’re 2-2, but the two teams that beat them are both undefeated.” While simulating Pell City’s size in practice is a tall task, Horn said the Wildcats have been focusing on blocking in practice to prepare for the Panthers. “In practice, you try to put people there on the defensive side that are some of your bigger ones, but obviously we don’t have any like they do,” Horn said. “When you’re blocking somebody big, you’ve got to have your pads lower than theirs, and that’s what we’ve been practicing is getting low. You can move people that way, but if you stand up and try to block them high, you’re not going to win that battle. It’s going to be a test for us.” Horn said in order for Benjamin Russell to get its first region win of the year, the Wildcats need to start fast, extend drives and force three-and-outs. “I think we need to start out fast. Last year, we started out slow – we kicked a field goal on the last play of the first half to make it 6-0,” Horn said. “Offensively, we did a little bit better last week on third down. That’s something that we have to keep stressing. Our defense has got to get off the field on third downs and our offense has to gain first downs to keep field position in our favor.”

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Dadeville native Earl Charles was inducted into the Fresno City Football Wall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. A running back for Fresno City in 2001-2002, Charles rushed 394 times for 2,751 yards, 32 touchdowns and a career average of 6.98 yards per carry – second in school history behind former NFL running back Maurice Morris, and joined Morris as the first two Rams with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He was a two-time All-Valley Conference selection and a first-team JC Grid-Wire All-American in 2002. Charles went on to play for Marshall and later signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots. He is a police oﬀicer in Douglasville, Ga. Charles is the third Dadeville native to receive the honor, following Michael Pogue and Brad Ford. Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/article32690145. html#storylink=cpy

Lady Generals off to strong start in 2015 season By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

The Horseshoe Bend Lady Generals have hit the court running to start the 2015 season. The Lady Generals entered Tuesday’s match against Central-Clay County sitting at 6-1 on the season, and capped off this past weekend as the winner of the Wadley Invitational Tournament. During the weekend tournament in Wadley, the Lady Generals defeated Woodland, Randolph County, Beulah and Talladega County-Central. Horseshoe Bend’s Alana Story, Erin Vickers and Heather Clanton were each named to the All-Tournament Team. Story was named Tournament MVP. Vickers had 10 kills and five aces in the tournament, while Story had 10 aces and 34 assists. Horseshoe Bend Coach Allison Franklin said she was proud of her team’s efforts in the tournament, as they persevered and overcame the absence of a few key players. “We were really proud of the finish at the tournament. That was a lot of volleyball in one

day,” Franklin said. “And we were down some key players, so I’ve been very proud they’ve been able to adjust and overcome adversity. We’re excited to see what happens in area play.” While Franklin said this year’s team is young, she has been proud of the growth the Lady Generals have displayed in the first couple of weeks. “Even though we’re very young, the girls have taken on their roles and really matured,” Franklin said. “Right now, we’re playing really good, fundamental volleyball.” And while she has also been pleased with the team’s serving, she said the Lady Generals have been working to improve their on-court communication each week. “Our serving has been pretty good so far,” Franklin said. “We do still have to work on communication, so that’s what we’ve been doing daily. I tell them all the time to communicate to let everyone know where you are because you don’t have time to look in volleyball. You’re playing the ball, so it’s very important that you communicate.” Horseshoe Bend will travel to Dadeville this afternoon.

A win is a win, but Auburn has issues

he Auburn Tigers did something Saturday I had always previously believed was impossible. They won and lost the same football game. The Tigers had more points at the end of the contest (which needed an extra session to decide), but Jacksonville State was the victor on all other counts. The Gamecocks outgained, outplayed and outcoached Auburn for 58 minutes in front of a sellout crowd at Jordan Hare Stadium. I know there’s real truth to the old adage of “a win is a win,” but Auburn’s plummet from No. 6 in the AP poll to No. 18 proves my point. There’s nothing at all dubious about getting outplayed by an SEC opponent and still winning. However, experiencing that plight against an FCS opponent is downright humiliating (with all due respect to Jax State). I thought we would just go ahead and get the cliché excuses out-of-the-way. Hey, this Jacksonville State is an outstanding football team. While that’s true, I don’t care if the Gamecocks go on and win the FCS national title. I actually hope they do, but the fact remains the game should not have been within four touchdowns. Period. Auburn was missing a lot of starters due to injury. An upper echelon SEC school should

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be able to dominate any FCS school with a healthy mixture of backups in any given year. The Tigers never play well at 11 o’clock. If you’re not man enough to beat the man in front of you, it doesn’t matter what time the game starts. Auburn was looking ahead to LSU. Even if Auburn was looking ahead to the year 2025, they shouldn’t have needed overtime to beat an FCS school! Of course, the question now is where do we go from here? The first thing we have to do is totally eliminate all preseason perception and expectation from our memory banks. Obviously, they were all hideously erroneous. The majority of the fault lies with the media (that’s me) and the fans (again, that’s me). Jeremy Johnson never said one word about a Heisman trophy candidacy or dominating the SEC. He was a very physically gifted athlete with an impressive but very limited resume. He still is, by the way. Gus Malzahn said many times this team was very young and would need to grow up in a

hurry if Auburn had a chance to be successful. He specifically said the Tigers would need to win some close games early in the season. I didn’t listen and apparently I was not alone. After all, preseason expectations and perceptions are worth about as much as a big steaming pile of equine feces. I wholeheartedly believe Auburn has the potential to improve by leaps and bounds. There was significant talent on the Tiger roster before the season and that certainly has not changed. The upperclassmen are going to need to show true leadership and the underclassmen are going to have to mature at an accelerated pace. The most essential priority is to stop turning the ball over. Six turnovers in two games is not winning football. I’m talking to you, Jeremy Johnson. While Auburn has given us no reason to believe they can win in Baton Rouge, hope springs eternal. The Tigers will obviously have to improve dramatically, but with all hands on deck I still believe there’s potential to have a breakout performance. A win in Death Valley would exorcise a lot of demons and encourage a lot of people. On the other hand, an ugly loss could ignite an already pungent garbage receptacle. Graham is a sports columnist for The Outlook.

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ryan and Sawyer Moody of Prattville spent the weekend with Clint and Penny Moody. Bud, Desiree, Keegan, and Paislee Sharpe had a wonderful time with everyone attending football games and New Salem Baptist Church for Sunday School and church services. MacWayne Nolen is still in Russell Hospital at Alexander City. Keep this kind man in your prayers. His wife, Evie Nolen appreciates the kindness bestowed upon them. Pete and Carolyn Gaye appreciate the kindness bestowed upon them during the loss of his precious mother who is now with the Lord. She was a precious lady! Nancy and Tommy Simpson appreciate everyone’s prayers during Nancy’s time of sickness. We hope and pray that Nancy can

of Ronnie Stanley last week. Sympathy is extended to his family. He is God’s gain and our loss. He was a wonderful young man to know from Daviston. Our young ladies and men VIRGINIA YATES are enjoying college at Auburn, New Site namely Josh Graham and Sydney overcome her sickness. Nancy Meadow. Good luck to you and Simpson you are a precious child everyone from our area who of God’s. attends Auburn University. Jimmy Harry still needs your Jonathan Anderson loves his prayers and his wife, Doris college at West Point, Georgia, Harry, does also. and playing football there, too. Principal James Aulner of Good luck! Horseshoe Bend School is doing Mildred Vickers of Eufaula a good job as our leader. Keep up sends her love to everyone. Write your good work, Mr. Aulner. her a note to let her know how Don’t forget Picking and much you miss her as I did. Grinning this Saturday night. Smile and know that God is Louise Phillips’ son, Perry with you and loves you. Wayne Phillips, is a pastor in Monroeville. She enjoys her visYates is a community columits with them when she is able to nist for The Outlook. She writes go. about the events and the people Many attended the funeral of the New Site area.

he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ had a group trip to Tiger Town last Wednesday and lunch together at Newk’s Eatery. All aboard the bus we had Bud Champion, Martha Champion, Sandra Thompson, Chuck Gallagher, Larry Luke, Cathy Luke, Gwen Colley, Annette Worthy, Jean Myer, Roger Pasley and Barbara Watson. We had a good time together and it was a great day to get out and enjoy the weather. Our next scheduled outing will be on Sept 21. Hope you are signed up to go! We have a wonderful turn out for the 50+ Land Fitness classes held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Sportplex Gymnasium. Our theme is “Do What You Can Do” and “Something is better than nothing.” The class starts with a 10 minute warm-up walk at 9:30 is followed by a mixture of stretching, cardio and strength building movements. The schedule of classes will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from now until November. Hope you can come at least once a week and twice if possible. The September Monthly Luncheon is this coming Wednesday from 10:30-12:30. Bring a side dish to share and make sure you have enough to cover your guests as well. We have guest speakers that day and we might even have ice cream

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The Otts welcomed everyone to their home to present their newest great grand

h my! Some love a fight don’t they? Just a disagreement with another person, makes some of us look again at our side of the thought process. One would hate to think that by reporting the facts of newsworthy items, someone was offended by the messenger merely stating facts. These days, we have to be aware and know what to expect. Especially with things the way they are in the Middle East, we must always remain cautious. Harris Faulkner, a well-regarded news person, just reported on a television news program last week, “President Obama lied when saying that ISIS was weak and we were winning,” mentioning that the President had referred to ISIS as a “junior varsity team” while James Clapper,

parents, Holley Ott and Ryan Brown, are as proud as they can be as are Grandma Loretta Tharp ROSIE and Ryan’s grandparents, MORGAN Ronnie and Myron Truett. Nixburg/ Children and some Equality grown-ups were playing head of Intelligence, in the front yard as the already admitted they house began to fill up. down-played the strength There was plenty of good of ISIS to us all. Right food, and plenty of talkafter the nuclear agreeing and laughing. ment deal was announced Sharing the joy were: with Iran, the ayatollah Jane Cahnes and Peter made statements about Gawreluk; Hershel and killing all Americans. Patti Walker; Shane The agreement will lift and Joy Linton; Loretta sanctions we have now on Tharp and Erik Lewis; Iran until 2017, plus they Doug and Debbie Huppe; still hold four hostages Charlotte Huppe. Ashli from the United States. Gay and Jane Ott; John One is a Pastor. and Angel Balint, Betty Good News! Pete and Price, Sheila Denney, Peggie Sue Ott opened and Virginia Alexander; their home in Nixburg Laken McManus with on Sunday afternoon her children, Xander, to present their newest Camellia, and twin boys great-grandbaby, 6-week- River and Rennie; plus old baby Rhett, to famthe pretty little girls – ily and friends. Rhett’s +

Katie Hedrick, Kayle Tucker, Sandie Hedrick, Elaina Patterson and sisters Aaliyah and Jakya Landry. I recently watched a piece on Ellis Island. It was so interesting. This was the processing place for all immigrants and it contained one of the largest hospitals in the country at that time, closing in 1954. If a family of immigrants was found to have disease, they would be treated at the expense of the steamship that brought them to the U.S. If payments for care stopped and no family stepped up for the care costs, the immigrants were deported to the old country. Babies born to families’ housed on Ellis Island were not U.S. Citizens. When I came here in 1969, the law

was that I had to be selfsupporting for four years, when I’d be allowed to apply for citizenship. For about 20 years I had to register at the post office. Then those laws changed. Obviously, the current laws are either not good enough or not enforced. Thomas Jefferson was a remarkable man who started learning early in life and never stopped. At 5, he studied under his

cousin’s tutor; at 9, he studied Latin, Greek and French; and at 14, classical literature and more languages. Much more to follow and, until next week, keep smiling. Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She writes about the events and the people of the Nixburg and Equality areas.

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