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Council reinstates finance director After 70-minute executive session, 5-0-1 vote puts Machen back in her position

Mayor Charles Shaw waves the city’s personnel manual at Monday’s meeting of the city council, saying it says he had the power to fire the city’s finance director.

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Sandra Machen was reinstated as Alexander City’s finance director after the council voted 5-0-1 Monday night to overturn Friday’s decision by Mayor Charles Shaw to terminate her. The move came after City Attorney

Larkin Radney called Shaw’s decision to terminate Machen before he had completed the investigation “backwards,” and after a 70-minute closed executive session where the council heard Shaw’s reasoning for making the move. Shaw indicated that he didn’t want to discuss the matter until the

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investigation was complete and said the city personnel manual gave him the right to make the move. But members of the council and Radney pointed out that state law made it mandatory for him to tell the council his reasons. “It would appear, in my opinion, See REINSTATES, Page 9

Last call for entries in LML art and photo contest SSubmissions are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday

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It’s homecoming week for Horseshoe Bend High School, and leading up to Friday’s game against the Collinsville Panthers will be a school week full of super hero themed activities. Each day there will be something for both students and faculty to participate in, Cheryl Bynum, a high school counselor, said. She said that the cheerleaders chose the theme and were responsible for coordinating homecoming week. Monday was Cape Day, Bynum said, which meant that everyone was supposed to wear a super hero cape. She said that her cape said “Super Counselor.” Tuesday is Sidekick Day, and students are encouraged to pair up and attend class dressed as some dynamic duo, or as some terrible or terrific twosome of their own creation. Bynum said the she and another counselor plan to be “salt and pepper.” On Wednesday students are encouraged to be patriotic, and wear red white and blue for American Hero day. Villain Day is Thursday and students can come dressed as their favorite bad See HEROES, Page 9

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Charles Yarbrough talks about growing gourds and other vegetables in his garden. Yarbrough, an Alexander City native has served in the military, worked in Michigan before settling down in Alexander City in the early 90s. Yarbrough likes to make martin nest from the dried gourds.

GURU OF GOURDS Yarbrough uses life experiences in all he does By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer

Alexander City native Charles Yarbrough has been around. He served the military in Germany for two years in the 1950s, worked in Michigan in the 1970s on cars. “I have worked on cars all my life,” the now 79-year-old Yarbrough said. “I really started working on them when I

got back from the military.” Yarbrough has been back in Alexander City for a while. “Oh lord, I moved back in 1992 or 93,” Yarbrough said. “My wife and I bought this trailer in Michigan. We moved it here from up there, all 789 miles.” Now, Yarbrough grows a few vegetables at his home including gourds.

Consider this a last call for entries in this year’s Lake Martin Living Art and Photography y Contest. C The deadline to submit entries is by the close of business tomorrow. To submit an entry, c bring artwork to the Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc., b office before 5 p.m. The office is located at 548 o Cherokee Road in Alexander City. Be sure each C entry is clearly marked with the artist’s name, e address and telephone number before submitting a it. i Submissions in acrylics, oil, watercolor, pastels, pen and ink, pencil and photography – and t now textiles – are welcome. All entries must n reflect life in East Central Alabama, highlighting r lifestyle, landscape and loveliness of the local l area. a Entrants can submit up to three works of art. Only ready-to-hang works will be accepted. The O contest is open to artists of any age, and there is c no n fee to enter. No prizes or monetary awards will w be given. This contest is just for fun! A panel of o local artists will judge the entries. A tradition of many years, the annual Lake Martin Living contest showcases local art and M artists. The winner each year is featured on the a cover of the October magazine edition. Artists’ c works also are featured in a special inside section w of o the magazine, and all entries are displayed at Alexander City’s Emporium Wine and Gallery A 128 1 from the end of September until Oct. 25. Those visiting the exhibit at Emporium Wine/ T Gallery 128 are invited to vote for the People’s G Choice winner Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. C View the entries and cast your votes for the People’s Choice award while they are on display P at a at 128 Calhoun Street, Alexander City, next See ART, Page 5

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Speaker gives War College lesson to Horizons Unlimited By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer

U.S. Army Col. Dave Luders tried to get the capacity crowd at Monday’s Horizons meeting in the Alexander City Board of Education conference room to shift their focus beyond the current crisis in the Middle East – primarily ISIS, Syria and the refugee crisis that the region is creating in Europe – to the emerging world where our military attention will likely be focused on China and India. But Luders, an instructor of strategy at Air University’s Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Cliff Williams / The Outlook first the took the group back in time, when American troop U.S. Army Col. Dave Luders speaks to members of Horizons Unlimited Monday afternoon. Luders talked about the military attention to China and India. numbers (Luders limited his

numbers primarily to the Army) were large and the U.S. was intent on nation-building in countries where it hoped to establish democracies. “We were going to establish a footprint, then we were going to establish a government and then were going to give that government back to the people (of Iraq),” Luders said. “But the problem arises when those people don’t know how to govern themselves. It’s kind of like fixing a car. Here’s your car, but if you don’t know how to do maintenance on it, how long’s your car going to last? Same thing with your house. If you don’t know how to do routine maintenance on it, how long’s it going to last? It is See HORIZONS, Page 5

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DEAR ABBY: I have a very close cousin (and friend) who is in a toxic relationship with a man who breaks up with her repeatedly, manipulates and abuses her emotionally, and probably cheats. It has made me sad to see her go through the same pattern with him for so many years. They were supposed to be married soon, but are having the same problems again. She’s unsure what steps to take, even though family and friends are advising her against marrying him. I don’t support the idea either, but I don’t want to create a rift with my cousin. If the wedding takes place, can I decline to be part of the wedding party? Is there anything I can do to make her “see the light”? It’s hard to watch a good person go through this. I know it’s her choice, but it’s wearing on our relationship as well. -- CONCERNED COUSIN IN WYOMING DEAR COUSIN: Have you been asked to be in the wed-

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ding party? If it hasn’t happened yet, you may be putting the cart before the horse. Because you haven’t been able to get your cousin to see the light before this, I doubt anything you can say will accomplish it now because love is blind and often deaf. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell her you think she deserves better than what she’s getting, and that it pains you to see her hurt the way she has been. However, at the same time, let her know that whatever she decides, you love and support her and will be there for her, because if he actually marries her -- which he may not -- she’s going to need it. DEAR ABBY: I recently start-

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While “friends with benefits” may seem enticing, what it really stands for is “sex without commitment or responsibility,” and in the majority of instances it leads to -- nothing. Couple that with the fact that if you do, and someone else attracts his attention, you will not only have to cope with hurt feelings, but also the embarrassment of still having to work with him. So start thinking with your head, and don’t do anything you might later regret. TO MY JEWISH READERS: Tonight at sundown, Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, begins. It’s a day of fasting, reflection, prayer and repentance. To all of you, may your fast be an easy one. 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.

Obituaries Mrs. Katie Morgan Heard Mrs. Katie Morgan Heard 69 of Alexander City, AL died at Russell Medical Center, Alexander City AL on Monday, September 21, 2015. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Service.

Mr. Thomas L. Coley Funeral service for Mr. Thomas L. Coley of Alexander City, Alabama will be Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Great Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Alexander City Cemetery. Wright’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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ed a new job, and the past three months have been wonderful! One co-worker in particular has contributed to that. He’s a tall, handsome man with a great personality. We get along wonderfully, socialize outside of work, and we flirt ... a lot. We have briefly talked about being friends with benefits, but I’m not sure how I feel about it. I have never been FWB with anyone before, and I am very nervous about the possible downside. I am very attracted to this co-worker, but I also consider him a great friend who could potentially someday be even more than a friend. I am scared that being FWBs would ruin our friendship and any possible future we may have. Should I accept being an FWB and enjoy it while it lasts, or decline and explain to him why? -FRIENDS WITHOUT BENEFITS IN VIRGINIA DEAR FRIENDS: If I were you, I’d enjoy the flirtation for as long as it lasts and pass on being his FWB.

Mr. Calvin Menniefee of Alexander City, Alabama died September 19, 2015 and arrangements will be announced later by Wrights Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smithie Lee Graham Mrs. Smithie Lee Graham 79 of Salem, AL died at her residence on Monday, September 21, 2015 Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Service.

Mrs. Laura L. Ellington Mrs. Laura L. Ellington 103 of Goodwater, AL died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Armour’s Memorial Service.

Ms. Clifeline Garner 1954-2015 Memorial service for Ms. Clifeline Garner, 61, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Goodwater Methodist cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 24, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Ms. Garner passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Chapman Healthcare Center. She was born on July 13, 1954 in Montgomery Alabama to Clifford Harmond Harris and Catherine Hawkins Harris. She is survived by her son, Clifford Ross Garner (Myra), of Alexander City; and granddaughters, Kirsten Garner and Skylah Garner. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family would like to thank the staff of Chapman’s Health Care for the wonderful care they provided to Ms. Garner. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the charity of one’s choice. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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

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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 screenings, bone density testing and many more opportunities for screenings. Do not miss this chance to learn helpful health tips as well as great food and entertainment. Please join them and show your team spirit.

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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, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mercy, and Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Express. TOY RIDE: The 3rd Annual Don Smith Memorial Toy Ride is Saturday, Sept. 26 starting at the Sportplex. Sign up at 10 a.m. and kick stands up at 11 a.m. $20 per bike and antique cars. For More information contact Tony Harris at 256-794-2969. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The 15th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and over and free to children. Grab a lawn chair and head to the Titus Community Center to the likes of Prattvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Glory Band,Solid Blue, Magnolia Drive and Baily Mountain Band. HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE: The last Tallapoosa County Hunter Education Course before the 2015-2016 hunting season at the Hackneyville Community Center. The course will be Sept. 26 from 7:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. To register for the course go to outdooralabama.com/hunting/education or for more information call Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154. MEN AND WOMEN CONFERENCE: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Men and Women Conference Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with guest speakers Deacon Calvin Kelley and Sister Jahazel Hooks.

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 tables. SINGING: The Dye Family will be singing at Old Union Baptist Church Sept. 27 5 p.m. Fellowship and food to follow. MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating men and Women Day Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Rev. S. Dewayne Drakeford. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Early Rose Missionary Baptist Church is holding homecoming services Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor is Rev. Berlyn D. Norris. Guest pastor will be Dr. James O. Blackmon. BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSouth Community Blood Center is hosting a blood drive Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Winn Dixie of Alexander City.

September 27-30 CHURCH REVIVAL: Marshall Street Church is hosting revival services Sept. 27-30. Sunday services will be at 10:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m.

September 28 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Buddy Simpkins will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of Jazz and Moreâ&#x20AC;? at the Sept. 28 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: The next meeting of the Alexander City Ministerial Association will be Monday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at GAP Fellowship Church (next to Big B Barbecue. There will be consideration of ways to increase the participation of ministers in monthly meetings. Mrs. Rachel James, a skilled beautician, will inform ministers of a helpful ministry which she wants to begin. All Christian ministers are invited. For more information, contact Michael Waldrop, president at 256-329-9593, Lewis Benson, vice-president at 256215-4327 or Bill Middlebrooks, secretary at 256-234-3371.

September 28-30 CHURCH REVIVAL: Early Rose Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services Sept. 28-30 at 7 p.m. nightly. The pastor is Rev. Berlyn O. Norris. Guest pastor will be Rev. Kevin Brown.

September 30 CHEESE SALE: The women of the First United Methodist Church are again taking orders for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say Cheeseâ&#x20AC;? 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 2-3 YARD SALE: Trinity United Methodist Church located beside Russell Medical Center will be hosting a yard sale Oct. 2 and 3 from 7 a.m. to noon.

October 3 BI-ANNUAL MEETING: Holly Springs Baptist Church and Cemetery Association 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. CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Town Creek Baptist Church will be celebrating it 76th year on Sunday, Oct. 4 starting at 10:30 a.m. Music will be provided by Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Express with an open mic for those wishing to participate. Dinner Will be served on the grounds.

October 5 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Jay Lamar will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alabama Treasures: A Century of Great Writersâ&#x20AC;? at the Oct. 5 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

October 8 BOOK SIGNING: Steve Flowers will be at the Amelia M. Russell Memorial Library Oct. 8 at noon to sign his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories.â&#x20AC;? For more information call 256-3296796. RALLY IN THE ALLEY: MainStreet is hosting Rally in the Alley Oct. 8 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to view all of the uniquely decorated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chairishâ&#x20AC;? Alexander City chairs, stools and other pieces of furniture. Raffle tickets will be available for $5. Proceeds go to downtown MainStreet. Refreshments and snacks will be available. AUTHOR VISIT: Steve Flowers will visit the Amelia Russell Memorial Library Oct. 8 at noon to discuss his new book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Goats and Governors: Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories.â&#x20AC;? There will be copies of the book available for purchase at the library. BOARD OF EDUCATION: The Tallapoosa County Board of Education has moved its meeting to Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. for a AdvanceED Presentation.

October 10 FALL FESTIVAL: Horseshoe Bend School will host its annual fall festival Oct. 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be great food, games and prizes! CAR SHOW: The 35th Annual Oktoberfest Custom Car Show will be Oct. 10 at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The entrance will be on Elkahatchee Road. It will be an open show format. Registration will be from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a money tree. The park opens at 8 a.m. and all cars will be parked on asphalt. There will be a $100 cash give away from all entries received prior to Oct. 8. FALL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Dadeville Public Library will sponsor a book sale in the library basement (205 North West Street) from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. Cram as many books as you can into one of our plastic bags for just $5 and have fun reading! Best sellers, biographies, travel books, LOTS of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, cookbooks, self-help, books for your coffee table, history, politics, westerns and more, more, more! All proceeds go to support our public library. Call 256 825-7820 for more information.

October 11 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Oct. 11 with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. with a covered dish meal at noon following worship. Everyone is welcome.

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Saturday was one of those days

t was a tough Saturday here in Alabama. But, as always, the sun did rise on Sunday morning. We are spoiled here in this state with two outstanding college football programs. It’s rare when both find themselves on the losing end of contests on the same Saturday. Unfortunately, Saturday was one of those rare days. First, Auburn took it on the chin from LSU and Leonard Fournette, 45-21. Then on Saturday night, Ole Miss downed Alabama, 43-37, in a thriller that reached deep into the night. That leaves each team with one loss in the perilous Southeastern Conference. And there are several Saturdays left for both the Orange and Blue and the Crimson and White. Who knows what the remainder of 2015’s college football Saturdays will hold for our beloved teams? That’s the beauty of the game – it is decided on the field. And it is a beautiful game. That’s why, even if you’re an Auburn fan, you have to marvel at the ball-totin’ ability of Fournette. That’s why, even if you’re an Alabama fan, you have to be awed by the combination of strength, size and speed of Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. That’s why Alabama fans are just as rapt by Auburn games – and vice versa – as they are their own. It is but a game, but, indeed, it is a beautiful game. And it carries with it strong, often lifelong allegiances and all that come with them. Sure, winning enhances the beauty. But the real beauty lies in the game itself, the effort, the will, the sacrifice – all for dear old alma mater. And, win or lose, there’s always the next game. So LSU was victorious and Ole Miss, too. That’s in the past now. Time to look to the future and Auburn’s home date with Mississippi State and LouisianaMonroe’s visit to T-Town. We’ve two great teams in this state. They won’t be kept down for long. Roll Tide! War Eagle!

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Just what caused high college tuition?

h, the autumn is upon us. College campuses are buzzing with activity — as college kids and their parents rack up massive debt to cover the cost of high tuition. The origin of such debt is interesting to trace. In 1987, reports Slate, President Reagan’s secretary of Education, Bill Bennett, published a New York Times op-ed that blamed the growing cost of tuition on “greedy colleges” that raised tuition every time the federal government increased financial aid and the amount students could borrow — funds that were intended to help more kids get college degrees got swallowed up by universities looking to boost revenue. Boy, did Bennett’s theory hold true in 1992. In that year, a sweeping change in federal lending laws greatly increased borrowing limits. The change opened the loan program to virtually everyone. In 1993 and 1994, borrowing increased 57 percent to a then-staggering $24 billion. “From 1910 to about 1978, tuition fees rose about 1 percent a year adjusting for inflation,” writes Richard Vedder in Forbes. “Since 1978, fee increases have over doubled, to closer to 3 percent a year, reflecting the enormous growth in student loan and grant programs.” Today, nearly 37 million Americans owe roughly $1 trillion total in studentloan debt — most of it FEDERAL student-loan debt. The informational nonprofit American Student Assistance says the average student-loan balance stands at around $24,300. Here’s a

TOM PURCELL Guest Columnist

rough breakdown: - 4.175 million borrowers owe more than $28,000. - 1.67 million borrowers owe more than $54,000. - 501,000 borrowers owe more than $100,000. - 67,000 borrowers owe more than $200,000. Many in academia say it is because their costs are rising. They say the government hasn’t increased funding fast enough. They say compliance with federal regulations is costly. They say they have to buy computers and other expensive tools to educate students. What they don’t say is they have spent millions to attract pampered college kids to their schools. Colleges have been on a spending spree, frantically trying to outdo their competitors. They’ve been building fancy food courts, Olympic-size pools and airconditioned dorms. They boast some of the finest auditoriums and sports arenas in the world. According to The Associated Press, many universities have been tearing down traditional dormitories in favor of upscale living quarters — posh facilities that offer private suites, granite countertops, designer furniture and satellite TV. Today’s college kids don’t have to worry about much. Maid and laundry services are now available. Heck, kids don’t even have to pack up the station wagon when moving in. Moving compa-

nies do that for them. Heck, many colleges and universities have spent millions improving everything but the quality of education. In fact, the quality of education has probably gotten worse. In the old days, experienced professors routinely taught 12 hours of courses per week. Today nearly 30 percent of all professors at research universities teach fewer than four hours per week; what they do with the other 36 hours that most people work, nobody knows. The real reason college tuition has kept going up is, believe it or not, because colleges have been able to keep raising it. Why? Because for years, many parents and students believed that if they spend more for college, they must be getting a better, more prestigious product — and because easy borrowing has allowed millions of college kids to saddle themselves with massive debt payments upon graduation. But now that so many graduates of premium-cost colleges are underemployed or still out of work, many are finally beginning to revisit that thinking. Is college worth the investment, many are asking. In any event, Bill Bennett was right in 1987. Wellintentioned government programs have created a hightuition, high-debt mess. And it won’t stop until parents and their college-age kids stop enabling it Purcell is a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review humor columnist and is nationally syndicated exclusively by Cagle Cartoons Inc. Send comments to Tom at Tom@ TomPurcell.com.

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256-392-2006 or by email at tughd81@ gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

Mark Tuggle Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865. His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive,

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Be leery of the water coming from the pipes, it has affected my fish Dear Editor, I live in Kellyton. The bad water came a little later to us. I have been using bottled water to cook with, give my dogs, etc. Today, thinking the algae problem shouldn’t affect fish, I cleaned out my juvenile koi tank. Soon after putting them back in the tank, I noticed problems. They were all gasping, some had swim bladder problems, some died. I came in and pulled up your page to check water

situation. It said copper sulfate had been added to the system. Copper sulfate is deadly to fish, dogs and people. To have affected my fish so fast, the levels must be high. So I question, what danger is there to the people and pets in the area who are drinking this, after being told it’s safe? Donna Keel Kellyton

Even though I am a firm Auburn fan, the first priority in my life is God Dear Editor, I would like to express my thanks to Corey Atwood and Cliff Williams for their article in last weekend’s edition of the Outlook. The article was well done, correct and to the point. it was complete surprise to me on Friday afternoon when I received the call from Mr. Atwood asking for an interview. He summarized my feelings correctly. He was extremely nice on the telephone as was Mr. Williams in making the picture in person. Only one thing I need to mention, even though I am a strong, firm Auburn fan, the first priority of my life is God. Second, is my family, who have always supportive of y goals and encouraged me all along the way. My late wife, Fay, supported me and encouraged me throughout my entire college

days and into my medical practice. My children have always supported me in my endeavors, and continue to support me. This leads me to my third priority which is my patients. Without my loyal patients I would not be where I am today. I am thankful for each and every one of them. My fourth priority then comes Auburn University and Auburn Athletics, which I am still supportive of and firm believer in Auburn University. I will continue to support Auburn University and Auburn Athletics. Thank you again for an article well done. Dr. James Temple Dadeville

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“This are some of the biggest gourds I have ever seen,” Yarbrough said. Yarbrough learned how to grow them from his father. “Two things a farmer raises that he does not have to mess with much, home brew and gourds,” Yarbrough said. “Home brew works itself and gourds, well, they don’t need much.” “The gourds used to come up around my daddy’s hog pen wild,” Yarbrough said. “He made martin nests from them. The martins will keep the snakes and hawks away from the chickens. A martin will kill a snake.” This year like Yarbrough has done off and on he’s grown gourds, but this year is a little different. “I think this is the biggest gourd I have ever grown,” Yarbrough said as

he measured it Monday afternoon. “It is 23 inches. I grow them now to have something to do.” Gourds are not the only thing Yarbrough has grown. “I grew some tomatoes this year,” Yarbrough said. “One time I planted ten hills of cucumbers. We was picking cucumbers everyday. Finally that last day I had enough. After picking a bushel I put them up on mama’s porch. I told her just to get rid of ‘em. Give’m away, sell’em. Just get rid of them. Then I got my lawn mower and cut’em down.” Yarbrough says he will continue to grow his vegetables. “I have just been trying to get by,” Yarbrough said. “I’m just a country boy trying to survive.”

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the same thing with a democracy, if you don’t understand the election processes, service to the people instead of service to yourself – all these aspects of government. And the Iraqi people didn’t understand that. So how do you turn something over to them and expect them to stand it up and then say, “We’re out of here.” “That’s what happened in Iraq and that was the failure of the planners for the Department of Defense and the Department of State prior to us going into Iraq.” Luders then talked about the cuts and refocusing currently taking place at the Department of Defense. “After every major conflict this happens. The problem is how deep we cut and what we cut. What do we need to keep for future operations? And, again, they’re thinking as far as future operations the Pacific and they’re thinking China. Luders said the Army had 570,000 troops at its height in 2013. “Overall we grew military and grew for a purpose,” Luders said. “But when it gets too big it’s like a business. We have to shrink it in order for it to be effective. And that’s where we are right now – good, bad or otherwise. By the end 2020, the Army will be down to 420,000 troops. That number is the lowest number we’ve had since before World War I. And there’s talk of going below that. “We had 13 brigades that we had to deactivate by the end of this month. It was so bad during this past year that I knew two sitting brigade com-

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manders who were told you have to be out of command and retired by the 1 September timeframe. These were guys in Afghanistan who were told you got selected for early retirement or you got selected to leave the military. So that’s reality.” This year, Luders said, the Army has 490,000 troops and is expected to drop another 40,000 by the end of FY2017. At the same time, the National Guard is at 358,000 and expected to drop to 335,000 and the Army Reserve is at 206,000 expected to cut to 195,000. “Overall, the Department of Defense, particularly the Army, they’re taking the largest cut within this redistribution,” Luders said. “A lot of those capabilities, or resources, are going to be shifted to the Navy and the Air Force because of the strategy and shift to the Pacific as the focus of future operations and to China with what we see happening in China the next 10, 15, 20 years and beyond.” Luders showed the group tables that spoke to low average ages and young populations in both China and India. Another chart spoke to American debt and where it was owed. Finally, a video portrayed several new weapons systems recently brought on-line by China. “The good thing with China is that their first priority is to the party and maintaining the primacy of the party takes a lot of their government’s time and attention,” Luders said. As truckloads of military nurses paraded by in the same video that showcased China’s weaponry, Luders said, “That shows they have a very large inward focus.”

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door to The Shoppes of Queen’s Attic. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Winners will be announced in the October edition of Lake Martin Living magazine, which is available by subscription or free of charge at your favorite local merchants after the 15th of each month. Entries will remain on display until Oct. 24, and artists should retrieve their artwork from Emporium Wine/ Gallery 128 the last week of the month. “Entrants really need to pick them up as quickly as possible,” said Henry Foy, owner of Wine Emporium/ Gallery 128. Please call the editor at 256-234-4281 or email editor@ lakemartinmagazine. com with any questions.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Someone you look up to could be unusually touchy, which might result in a misunderstanding. Your actions and choices are likely to shock others. Everyone will regroup and make better decisions by tomorrow. Tonight: A must appearance. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Keep reaching out to someone at a distance whom you care about tremendously. You might wonder why you put up with as much as you do from a friend you see almost every day. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain an insight that might be profoundly upsetting. Tonight: Listen to great music. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Deal with people on a oneon-one level in order to keep the ties between you tight. You are more likely to hear the truth when you maintain your friendships. A friend or a meeting could take an unanticipated twist. Tonight: Roll with the ups and downs of the moment. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Others seek you out, which could displease a boss or associate. This person would like you to pitch in on a project. Confusion surrounds the unexpected. As a result, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gain a better understanding of someone you need to work with more often. Tonight: Say â&#x20AC;&#x153;yesâ&#x20AC;? to an oÉ&#x2C6;er. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Pace yourself. You have only so much time to do what you want. Sort through mixed messages or conĂ&#x2026;icting information. Recognize that you might not have the complete story just yet. Detach, and you could be surprised by what comes up. Tonight: OÉ&#x2C6; to the gym. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Focusing on work might be close to impossible, as your imagination seems to drift toward your relationship with an important person in your life. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t often tap into your creativity, but it is a great source of ideas. Tonight: Allow your inner child to escape. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Tension revolves around

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

GARFIELDÂ® Jim Davis

ARLO & JANISÂ® by Jimmy Johnson

THE GRIZZWELLSÂ® by Bill Schorr

BIG NATEÂ® by Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOPÂ® by Dave Graue and Jack Bender

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Council President Bob Howard confers with city attorney Larkin Radney during Monday’s council meeting.

that the process was handled in a backwards fashion,” Radney, who said he was not aware of the investigation until hearing of the termination Friday, said. “Normally you complete the investigation, then you take action. But here, the mayor is saying that he definitely fired her. “If that’s the case, the state statute says the mayor will report to the council at the next regularly scheduled meeting and that’s tonight.” While the discussion in executive session was not open for the public to hear, Shaw released a statement Friday saying “Machen was terminated due to violating 7.3.1 Group One Offenses.” The release defined a serious violation of city administrative regulations, department rules, lawful orders or direction made or given by a supervisor. The release further lists conduct unbecoming an employee, falsification and dishonesty as possible grounds for dismissal under a “Group One Offense.” Councilman Bob Howard asked the mayor why he had fired Machen before he completed the investigation. “I feel like there is something there –

enough to go ahead and do it,” Shaw said. Howard disagreed. “You do?” Howard said. “The law says the mayor will provide the information at the next council meeting and that’s tonight. So that’s what we will do.” The council then voted to hear the mayor’s report in executive session. After the long session, where Shaw could be seen reading from the personnel manual at length, the council called for a vote. After no one voted to uphold the termination, the vote was 5-0-1 for Machen’s reinstatement, with Billy Ray Wall not voting. “Mrs. Machen is back as the city’s finance director,” Howard said. Machen said she would be at work at 8 a.m. Tuesday and the council ordered Shaw to make sure that she had access to her office, computer and all passwords so that she could do her job. Machen said she has been touched by the show of support in wake of Shaw’s decision to terminate her. “It has been incredible,” Machen said. “You do a job and try to do what is right and to have so many people who

have said they appreciate what I have done and praise me for having the courage to stand up for what is right – that really means a lot.” Machen said she has not hired an attorney at this point, but said she has looked at what protections are available under state and federal whistleblower statutes. Shaw did not comment on the night’s developments during the mayor’s comments portion of the meeting, but thanked everyone for coming. At one point 112 people filled the upstairs courtroom at the public safety building. Council member Sherry Ellison-Simpson said she was pleased by the decision. “I felt that she should be reinstated to her position as the city’s finance director,” EllisonSimpson said. “I believe that Mrs. Machen has been doing a great job and has helped uncover questionable issues within the city such as the unauthorized pay raises and lastly some questionable accounts in one department. I want her to be able to continue to monitor the finances of the city and to be able to report her findings to the council.” During the long wait, many of the residents waiting outside said the entire matter is giving the city a back eye. “I’m ashamed of Alexander City,” resident Karen Marable said. “People wonder why we can’t bring industry here. It’s this kind of thing right here.” Also on Monday, the council voted 6-0 to: • Approve a resolution to rezone certain

property located at 1981 Highway 280 at the request of Indo American Inc. from its present B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-2. • Approve a resolution authorizing the Alabama Department of Revenue to administer and collect sales and use taxes levied by the city. • Approve a resolution supporting and endorsing the pursuit of a conference center and other developments at Wind Creek State Park. • Approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on Oct. 19 for weed abatement. • Approve a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a memorandum of understanding with Arise. • Approve a resolution awarding the bid for pest control as per Requisition No.15-21. • Approve a request from Richard Wagoner, Director of MainStreet Alexander City. for the Third Chairish

Alexander City Campaign “Rally in the Alley” to close the alley eastward to Main Street from 4:30 to 8 p,m. and waive a special license to serve complimentary wine and beer. • Approve a request from BRHS band director and Band Boosters to use the football stadium at the Charles E. Bailey Sportsplex on Oct. 3 to host the annual Lake Martin Invitational band competition. • Approved holding an executive session with Radney for an update on pending litigation. +

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Briefs County Softball team starting up soon The Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department and local coaches will begin tryouts soon for a county softball team to begin play in the second week of October. For more information, call Cedric Buckner at 334-202-0263 or Sonny Wilson at 256-329-6736.

Cooper Rec. to host first volleyball tourney The Cooper Community Center has begun registration for what it hopes will become a new, longrunning tradition. Registration is open for the first annual Cooper Community Center Volleyball Tournament, which will be held on Oct. 17 for ages 16 to adult. Registration is $60 per team or $8 per player and will run until Oct. 15. Teams are allowed to have up to eight players, and the tournament will be a one-day event. For more information or to register, visit the Cooper Community Center between 8 a.m. or 8 p.m. on weekdays or call 256-329-6799.

Tide falls to No. 12, Tigers No. 25 in Coaches Poll The Ole Miss Rebels jumped six spots from No. 11, while their Saturday night victims from Tuscaloosa slipped 10 spots to No. 12. The week’s other big faller was Southern California, down 11 spots to No. 18 after losing to Stanford. Ohio State remained No.1, followed by TCU, Michigan State, Baylor, and the Rebels. The Buckeyes received 61 of 64 first-place votes, down from 63 of 64 last week. The other three first-place votes each went to Ohio State’s Big Ten East rivals Michigan State. Auburn remained in the poll at No. 25 despite losing badly at LSU this past Saturday.

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Wildcats prepare for Stanhope in rematch of 2014 playoff opener By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

When the Benjamin Russell Wildcats head to Millbrook for a non-region game on Friday, they will be squaring off with a very familiar opponent. The No. 8 Wildcats will face the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs on Friday at 7 p.m. Danny Horn, head coach of Benjamin Russell (4-1, 1-1 Class 6A-Region 3), said despite the Mustangs’ 0-4 record, they are a tough opponent who he expects to make it a close game like last season’s 27-21 BRHS win in the Class 6A playoffs. “They’ve got a good football team. They’re 0-4, but they had the same record this time last year when we played them, and they almost beat us both times to be honest about it,” Horn said. “They’ve played some good ball teams and lost some close games. They’ve played some close games …. and something bad just happens in critical times of the game and that’s hurt them. But they’re a very good football team.” Despite a pair of close meetings last season, including the playoff opener, Horn said the Wildcats will prepare for Stanhope as they would any other game. “You don’t prepare any different than you would any other game. You prepare to win,” Horn said. “If you see them again, you see them again. It just so happened last year that we did see them in the first round. It may happen again this year, but it may not. So, you don’t prepare any different. You just go and prepare to win every game.” Horn said Millbrook will be a tough place to play and that the Wildcats will have a number of talented Mustang skill players to contend with. “When you play down in Stanhope, you better be seven or 14 points better than

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Benjamin Russell quarterback Tyre Gray, right, cuts to the outside as oﬀensive lineman Daniel Bland (74) leads the way against Pell City.

them to begin with,” Horn said. “They’ve got their running back and their quarterback returning (from last season), and they’ve got a 6’5” receiver. They’ve got a lot of good skill people. Defensively, they’ve got about six starters from last year back.” Horn said the Wildcats will look to correct their mistakes this week in practice while also trying to get healthy as they prepare for one of the best running backs they will see all season. “The injury bug has kind of hit us a little

bit, so we will see how that goes. We need to correct some mistakes of our own to begin with, and that’s usually what we do on Monday,” Horn said. “As practice goes during the week, we’ll concentrate on what we need to do against Stanhope. We’ve got to control their running back for one thing. He is the best running back we’ve seen so far and may be the best we will see all year. He’s very good. I don’t know if you can stop him, but we have to control him as best we can.”

Alex City Archery Club to host club shoot Sunday, looking for new members By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor

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Alexander City Archery Club members, from left, Danny Peppers, Kevin Sasser and Charles Smith recently competed in the state archery competition. Peppers was runner-up for the state tourney in the senior hunter class. Sasser was first in the state championship, second state shooter of the year and Central Zone Champion, runner-up Central Zone Shooter of the Year and Iron Man recipient in the senior hunter class. Smith was Central Zone Champion, shooter of the year, state tourney runner-up, state shooter of the year in the hunter class. Smith was also runner-up at the Phenix City shoot and winner of the Cullman shoot, as well as a competitor in the Archer Shooters Association among 1,500 archers.

The Alexander City Archery Club will hold its final club shoot of the year on Sunday, and is making a call for new members. The club shoot will be Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex archery range. Charles Smith, vice president of the Alexander City Archery Club, said the club shoot is an opportunity for the public to get a look at what the Archery Club has to offer. “It’s been here for years and years. We’re always looking for new members,” Smith said. “We have a range out in the Sportplex. Our club shoot will be Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. We want to let the public know that it’s open to them. They can come out before the shoot to look around and see what it’s about. There will be several of us available to answer questions.” Smith said the membership fee provides a great value and that the club is open to people of all ages. “Membership is $35 for single, $45 for families. With that, you get a year of AON subscription and a membership in BHA (Bow Hunters of Alabama),” Smith said. “You also get all the time you want to shoot arrows out there at the range. For the money, you can’t beat having all the targets you can shoot.” Bow hunting is one of the fastest growing

sports in the state of Alabama. Smith said the club provides an outlet for those looking to get into bow hunting or simply looking for a new hobby. “This club was started to give people something fun to do from the end of hunting season to the beginning of hunting season,” Smith said. “It’s a three-day range and we’ve got all of the practice gear out there. It’s something that you have to be involved in to get awards, but a lot of people do it as just a hobby.” In particular, Smith said the club is looking to gain young members. “We don’t have enough young people involved. We want to draw more youth because that’s the next generation of hunters in our state,” Smith said. “Most of the regulars are middle-aged people, but we really want to see more kids involved.” While Sunday will be the last club shoot of the year, Smith said the club will host many different events beginning in February. “We do different events throughout the summers, mostly on Tuesdays,” Smith said. “Sunday will be the last club shoot of the year. The tournaments will start up at the end of February of next year. We try to have a club shoot once a month and we will have two or three invitationals.” For more information, contact The Sure Shot at 256-329-0080 or club president Chris Mann at 256-794-5541.

Will the Tide reinvent itself or continue to grasp for a personality?

here were a lot of ingame moments for Alabama fans to be upset about against Ole Miss Saturday night. The turnovers – all five of them. The quarterback switcheroo. The fluke-y, “Miracle in Jordan Hare”-esque touchdown on Ole Miss’ first drive of the second half. The missed illegal man downfield call on another Rebel touchdown. An 8:15 kickoff time. All of those are good reasons to be mad at the coaching staff, at the players or at the refs. But turnovers happen. They are part of the game. So are bad bounces and missed penalties. Good teams overcome all of those factors. They deal with them. The real problem may be more troubling: The fact that this team hasn’t reestablished its identity. This summer fans were

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told the Tide would revert to “Alabama football.” Tough, gritty, hard-nosed and dominating. Flash via strength not vice versa. To paraphrase a Saban quote from 2009, when it comes to the opponent the Tide would once again do all it could to “make his (expletive) quit.” Newsflash: Ole Miss didn’t quit. A microcosm of my issue could be seen clearly in the second quarter. Alabama was driving deep in enemy territory. Second-and-goal from the two. Clearly Derrick Henry time,

correct? A 240 pound running back with six TDs this season should be able to get two measly yards, after all. Nope. Instead, offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin dials up some Oregon-style pitch to freshman receiver Calvin Ridley and it loses nine yards. Brilliant. Such an underappreciated aspect of football – and any team sport – is creating and maintaining an identity. Alabama has always won with defense and a strong running game. A play like the one to Ridley from two yards away is emblematic of a move away from that identity. Another example presented itself late in the game. Alabama was down six again with two minutes left. Ole Miss had unwisely thrown an incompletion to stop the clock which

saved the Tide a timeout just three plays earlier. Instead of running a screen, draw or just a simple dive play against a gassed Rebel defense, Coker aired out a deep ball to Ardarius Stewart which was painfully short and intercepted. Even if Alabama weren’t terribly inefficient at long throws this season (they have been) and even if it had a shot to be completed (it didn’t), why risk it all when Ole Miss was giving up gobs of yards the entire quarter? It goes back to the lack of identity. Alabama 2008, 2009, 2011 or 2012 would have methodically driven down the field and wound up scoring with just a few seconds left to escape with the victory. Those teams knew how to win because they knew who they were. If a team DARED defeat Alabama those years, they faced the dreaded

“revenge game beat down” in the next meeting. In that sense, I guess Ole Miss ought to be really worried about 2016’s match up; it’ll be DOUBLE revenge!!! Alabama just doesn’t know what type of team it is right now. Heck, Alabama isn’t even sure who the quarterback is on a drive-to-drive basis. All is not lost. There are positives to glean from this game. Some of the Rebs’ success can be explained away via creative excuses if you so choose. But in the end, it’s a loss at home to an SEC West opponent and a tough pill to swallow. The big question is will the Tide use this game to truly reinvent itself or will it continue to grasp for a personality? Robinson is a sports columnist for The Outlook and president of the Lake Martin BAMA Club.