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E-cigarette wave hitting schools across region By DUSTIN DUNCAN Staff Writer

Long gone are the days of high school students getting caught smoking cigarettes in the bathroom or around buildings during lunch. Now students are finding more creative ways to get a nicotine fix during the school day. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, have gotten smaller and more compact for those looking for an alternative to smoking actual cigarettes. The JUUL e-cig is small device that looks like a flash drive and has a USB port at one end for a charging port. JUUL owners can charge their devices by using any technology with a USB drive. The device uses a heating mechanism that creates an aerosol. Users then inhale nicotine without having to press any buttons to activate the product. The Center for Disease and Control says nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. Flavors associated with JUUL include See E-CIGARETTE • Page 2

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BRHS welcomes public to Open Door Wednesday

Council also approves truck purchase, CD renewals

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Continuing to look for ways to improve the community, the New Site Town Council heard the latest on the project to bring a Russell Medical-run health clinic to town, approved purchasing a new truck for the town water department and acted on a pair of certificates of deposit. Walter McKee from McKee & Associates was present at Tuesday night’s council meeting, presenting a floor plan, building rendering and project footprint for the proposed health clinic and pharmacy to the council. According to the designs presented, the structure will occupy a space next to town hall and share parking with town hall See NEW SITE • Page 3

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Emily Sassano, above, leads her AP biology students, top, as they sing a variation of Meghan Trainor’s ‘All About that Bass’ during Open Door Wednesday as part of their studies on acids and bases.

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Outcast Riding Family will host a benefit ride to help the family pay for the cost of the funeral. Registration for Shelia Gulledge has been enduring the ride starts at 8:30 a.m. and the ride one of the most painful experiences a is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. person can imagine — the death of her The group can be found at the child. Charles E. Bailey Sportplex on Aug. 3, Gulledge’s daughter, Dakota Highway 22. Bikers will be hanging Reeves, 12, woke up feeling sick at out in the first parking lot of the left, her home while her mother was at waiting to make the 70-mile ride to work. According to Gulledge, Reeves help Reeves’ mother. attempted to stand up and fell, said she When the bikers return, they will was going to be sick, fell again and enjoy hot dogs, drinks and chips for didn’t move. lunch. Additionally, McLain said local Just a few hours later, she was businesses in Alex City, Sylacauga and pronounced dead at Russell Medical. Childersburg have donated door prizes Gulledge said her daughter had no for the event. history of being sick and she is still The cost is $20 a bike and $5 a waiting on toxicology reports to find passenger. However, McLain said out what may have happened. She said individuals who don’t ride can still the coroner said there wasn’t anything donate. If the donation is at least $20, definitive that would have caused her those people will get a door prize death. ticket. Additionally, there will be Saturday, former Alex City resident 50/50 tickets for sale. McLain said all Pattie McLain, who now lives in See BENEFIT • Page 3 Weogufka, and a group called the By DUSTIN DUNCAN Staff Writer

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enjamin Russell High School welcomed parents and other members to walk the halls Wednesday morning as the school held its first Open Door Wednesday of the year. BRHS Principal Dr. Anthony Wilkinson said this event takes place every month and is a way to bring the community and the school together to build a greater sense of engagement among everyone. “We have these on the first Wednesday of every month,” Wilkinson said prior to a previous

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Pictured is Dakota Reeves who died on Aug. 3. Community members have organized a benefit ride on Saturday to help her mother offset the funeral costs.

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DEAR ABBY: My 3-yearold grandson hurts animals. He’s intelligent and articulate. He understands many concepts about all kinds of things. Frankly, I’m scared. It’s because he is so intelligent and high-functioning. I feel he should have more empathy than he does. He has been doing this off and on for the last couple of years. My daughter, my husband and I have been discouraging it the whole time. He gets timeouts, stern talks and toys taken away. It doesn’t work. My daughter has started swatting his bottom or his leg hoping he will understand it is unacceptable. She isn’t comfortable hitting him and neither am I. My grandson knows better. I know he does. My daughter called me this afternoon, upset because he hurt their dog again. Must we get rid of these pets? No one wants to do that. When is it too much? How can we

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make it stop? -- AGHAST IN ALABAMA DEAR AGHAST: It is already “too much.� Your grandson’s behavior isn’t normal. Because he seems unable to appropriately interact with these helpless animals, he shouldn’t be allowed to be around them without constant supervision. For the dog’s own safety, another home should be found for it before it’s hurt again. Your grandson may be acting out of anger, because he has been physically or sexually abused himself or has witnessed domestic violence. This is why it’s extremely important he be seen by a

Ms. Kathy ‘Kat’ Cunningham Funeral service for Ms. Kathy ‘Kat’ Cunningham 55 of Alexander City, AL; 1 p.m.; Friday, September 7, 2018; Jehovah Jireh Ministries, 1402 Hillabee St., Alexander City, AL. Burial: Mt. Zion East Church Cemetery, Dadeville, AL. Visitation: Thursday, September 6, 2018; 1-7 p.m. at funeral home. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Amanda Lea Saxon Norwood Memorial service for Amanda Lea Saxon Norwood, 46, of Alexander City, Alabama will be on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Victory Baptist Academy. Brother John Watkins will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 8th at 2:30 p.m. at 3880 Coley Creek Rd. Ms. Norwood passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018. She

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arisen this year, he’s aware it is a popular item. “It is not really in the best interest when the makers make it look like a USB jump drive,� he said. “You are marketing directly to the young kids.� If any student is caught with an e-cig, Wilkinson said it is same as having any tobacco product or a lighter. The punishment will result in a three-day suspension. “It is the same as cigarettes back in the day,� he said. “I don’t know if anybody really knows what chemicals are placed in those. It is not something we want to have on this campus.� Wetumpka High School Principal Robert Slater said the school district is aware of the popularity of e-cigs and have made adjustments to its student handbook spelling out the consequences of using them. “It is something we added to our handbook because it is something that is popular with young kids,� he said. Slater said there hasn’t been a major problem at the high school but administrators are

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looking for it. He said some devices are so small it’s hard to catch students who hide around buildings. “You don’t catch kids smoking or see lighters anymore because they do the e-cigarettes,� he said. “They are out there, and the more they are out there and smaller and more compact they become, the harder it is to catch.� At Wetumpka, punishment for possession of tobacco products starts at three days of in-school suspension. Slater said the punishment gets tougher for each subsequent offense. Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand said the issue hasn’t hit his school either, but he has informed teachers and the resource school officer about it. The punishment at Dadeville is similar to Wetumpka – three days of in-school suspension. JUUL has been publicly fighting against the use of its product for minors. A spokesperson for the company told the newspaper the company is investing $30 million throughout the next three years

to independent research, youth and parent education and community engagement efforts. “JUUL is intended for current adult smokers only,� a JUUL spokesperson said in an emailed statement to the newspaper. “We cannot be more emphatic on this point: no minor or non-nicotine user should ever try JUUL. Our packaging includes a prominent nicotine label and clearly states for adult smokers.� To purchase JUUL products on the company’s website, a person must be 21 years old. When making the purchase on the website, there is age verification software that makes the purchaser enter his or her date of birth, legal name, permanent address and enter the last four digits of that person’s social security number because finalizing the transaction. JUUL products can also be purchased at Mapco and Delta Express convenience stores throughout the region. Individuals have to be at least 19 years old to purchase the items at a retail location.

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Extension office to host outdoor photography course

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ith the availability of today’s technology, taking pictures is easier and more popular than ever. Just pull out that smart phone and use its camera to shoot a quick photo. That seems adequate for most people and situations. Yet capturing that unique moment and getting that outstanding photo, as of today, still requires more skills and better equipment. Serious amateur photographers demand a higher standard and are always wanting to improve their skills and abilities. I’ll admit, I am one of those amateur photographers. Over the last few years, I have become more interested in photography and really enjoy doing outdoor photography. My camera equipment has expanded and goes along with

me on vacations; always ready when such Kodak moments arise. Not only am I wanting to capture such moments but I want to learn how to do it better. There is nothing so disappointing as when a photo didn’t quite turn out as good as I had hoped. Recent trips to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks have given me wonderful opportunities to practice my photography skills and have inspired me, but more practice and knowledge are needed. So if you are like me and can relate, maybe you too need an opportunity to get better. We need to attend a photography class and learn from other photographers how to improve our skills. This idea lead me to ask local photographers Kenneth Boone and Fletcher Scott for

SHANE HARRIS Extension office help and teach an outdoor photography course for our area. They have happily agreed to do so and Extension will host it. So mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 18 and join us for an amateur outdoor photography course. There will be six unique classes: • Sept. 18 – Basic Photography • Sept. 25 – Wildlife Photography • Oct. 2 – Macro Photography • Oct. 16 – Water Photography • Oct. 30 – Low Light

Photography • Nov. 13 – Landscape Photography Knowledge and use of a DSLR camera, tripod, multiple lens, and off-camera flash is recommended. Let me stress this is NOT a beginner course. (if the interest grows, Extension is considering offering a beginner photography course some time next year). For the outdoor photography course, there will be homework assignments each week. Cost of the entire course is $50. Class location will be in Alexander City on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Instructors will be Kenneth Boone and Fletcher Scott and it will be hosted by the Tallapoosa County Extension Office. Registration is required. To participate or for more information, contact the

Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-825-1050. Shane Harris is county extension coordinator for the Tallapoosa County Extension Office.

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the proceeds from the event will go to Radney Funeral Home, helping to offset the cost of the funeral Aug. 10. Gulledge called the support from the community outstanding. “It is a godsend,� she said. “There have been people that I barely know who have reached out and it has been amazing.� She said Reeves was a very loving

child who never a met a stranger. “She was a little on the goofy side, but that is what made her, her,� Gulledge said. “She always made you laugh and smile.� Gulledge has two other children, a son, 10, and a daughter, 20, who just gave birth to Gulledge’s first grandchild. However, she said Reeves was one of her shining lights.

“She lit a light in me that no child could ever light,� she said. “She was more of my best friend than a daughter.� Moving forward, Gulledge said she will become reinvested in her faith and said her daughter was part of a bigger plan. “I have my faith in God that he took her at this age so she didn’t have to go

throughout life with pain,� she said. “He had a reason for taking her so young.� She said she will attend the benefit Saturday. For more information about the ride, contact McLain at 256-267-5367, Scott Vick at 256-404-3841, Ike Smith at 256-786-0796 or Chris Ward at 256749-8664.

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and the pavilion. While the clinic and pharmacy have separate external doors, there will be a door inside the building where patients will be able to go immediately from the clinic to pick up their prescriptions without having to step outdoors. Moving forward, New Site Mayor Phil Blasingame said the grant application for this project will hopefully be ready by Friday. He and others involved will be meeting with a representative with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs on Sept. 20 to explain the project in person with ADECA. The council also approved a vehicle upgrade for the water department by purchasing a 1-ton Dodge Ram truck with an extended cab and a larger bed. Roger Coker and Carl Jackson with the water department looked around and found both the Ram and a Chevrolet truck available. After discussing the matter, including the impact of obtaining both vehicles, the council approved purchasing the Dodge for $22,021. “They need the bigger bed when they’re out working and need to load things like dirt and gravel,� Blasingame said. “It also has the capability to tow a trailer, which will allow them to carry equipment with them without having to load and unload it.� Looking at the town’s finances, the council talked briefly about four certificates of deposit maturing within the next two weeks. With two not maturing until Sept. 14, Blasingame said the town would have 10 days after the maturity date to act on them. He recommended waiting to reach a decision on them until the next council meeting, as the federal government may be raising rates on CDs within the

next week. Looking at the current rates, the council voted to combine two CDs currently held at Valley National Bank into one and renew them at Valley National for 13 months at an interest rate of 2.35 percent, with Blasingame abstaining from the vote. The New Site Town Council also handled the following items: • Minutes from the Aug. 20 meeting were approved. • The council approved an expense of $1,250 with Henderson Glass to replace the exterior door to the town hall community room. • Police officer Justin Farr said things have been fairly quiet, with the exception of several side-by-side thefts around town. • It was announced town clerk Shelia Fuller will be visiting the Walnut Hill Water Authority this week to review its system for online payment of water bills, while a remote demonstration of Nexbillpay and its software will be held on Sept. 13. • Senior activity center director Jan Kennedy said things were going well, with several trips planned for

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this month and a regular crowd during the week that is steadily growing. • Councilman Michael East said the only personnel issue in relation to the budget is making sure the numbers are all right on providing town employees with insurance. He added it is almost certain the upcoming fiscal year budget will be ready at the next council meeting. • Councilman Billy Daniel said some preliminary numbers have been put together on potential expansion of water lines in key areas around town. Blasingame said this will allow for the council to show numbers if residents come in and ask about adding new water lines. • It was announced the water upgrade project was still being advertised for bids, with a pre-bid opening meeting scheduled for Sept. 10 before the bids are opened on Sept. 17. The next meeting of the New Site Town Council will be at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 in the meeting room of New Site Town Hall.

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enjamin Russell High School started its annual Open Door Wednesday tradition again Wednesday, giving members of the community the chance to come in and observe what classrooms are up to during a normal day. Unless the class is taking a test, teachers at the high school are expected to leave their doors open and allow members of the public a chance to see the class in action. Whether the class was doing something fairly simple, such as reviewing mathematical concepts or studying in groups for a test, or engaging in more extensive project-based learning experiences like tying calculus to zombie outbreaks or combining chemical element studies with superhero powers, Open Door Wednesday continues to prove its worth by not only allowing the public to see a typical class period, but giving the students practice engaging with visitors and reminding them what is expected of them while students at BRHS. Each classroom has a greeter who is expected to introduce his- or herself to any guests, welcome the visitor to class and explain what the students are doing. Practicing this can help students in the future during college, scholarship and job interviews be more comfortable engaging with employers or admissions board representatives. With such a focus on project- and environmental-based learning at Benjamin Russell, and events like Wildcat Showcase giving students the chance to show off their studies at the end of the school year to their classmates and others in the community, Open Door Wednesday is also good practice for these students to engage others and be able to effectively communicate what is going on in the classroom, no matter how big or small that may be. With over 100 members of the community coming through the doors at Benjamin Russell Wednesday morning to observe the proceedings during Open Door Wednesday, it is clear there are plenty of people who are interested in what is going on at the high school and taking an interest in public education. Not only do we wish to applaud the Alexander City Board of Education and the staff of Benjamin Russell for creating events like Open Door Wednesday, but we want to applaud those who took the time to take part in Open Door Wednesday, seeing the attempt at transparency in the school and gaining a greater understanding of what goes on at BRHS every day of the week.

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s we complete another Labor Day, and we honor the hard working Americans by taking the day off, polls have emerged that show the faith of all Americans in capitalism, while support for socialism is rising. Is this a good idea, or is this support for socialism based upon a false idea? When I ask students what socialism stands for, almost always I hear “equality.” I teach them how that definition is incorrect. In fact, socialism stands for government control of the economy. It says nothing about equality of any type. What students hope for is equality, but not even equality of results. They want equality of opportunity, a fair chance to succeed. What they really want is a relatively free market. In fact, when I teach about all of the ideologies, they begin to love libertarianism, for the social freedoms most conservatives want to ban, and the chance at an equal shot at the dough. When Bernie Sanders or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez push socialism, people think they’re getting some West European country with a decent welfare state. That is also a lie. These West European countries are capitalist countries with a bigger social safety net than what America has. In reality, your actual “socialist” countries, the ones who don’t allow private property or free markets, look a lot more like Venezuela, whose economy is falling apart. Russia presents the image

(Canada is tied with us). Our trade balance/GDP statistic JOHN is “-2.4 percent” revealing the flaw in our tariff policy, TURES and is likely to worsen Columnist as this rhetoric escalates thanks to a fundamental misunderstanding by the of wealthy businessmen White House as to what a running the country, but free market is. We need to none of these oligarchs recognize that capitalism is can spend or buy a ruble an economic system and not without Vladimir Putin’s the policies of a president. permission. China is falsely Research by the free lauded in the press as having market Cato Institute a capitalist economy, but still confirms our place. “The has a Communist Party with United States, for decades tight reins on everything. among the top four countries There may have a few fancy in the index, ranks 11th,” buildings in Shanghai for the authors write in their Tom Cruise to slide down 2017 publication, behind in “Mission: Impossible” Hong Kong, Singapore, movies, but it is a different New Zealand, Switzerland, story for the average Ireland, the United Kingdom, person, as my students who Mauritius, Georgia, Australia traveled there found. The and Estonia. International Monetary Fund It should be noted as ranks China 72nd in the recently as 2016, a majority world in GDP per capita. of Democrats had a And even though some positive view of capitalism, conservative pundits equally according to Gallup polling. stretch the truth by calling Two years later, that support these countries socialist, has eroded. Socialism the free market Forbes even increased among Magazine identified many Republicans, though most of these West European support capitalism, or what countries as the best places they think is capitalism. “to do business.” In the As we put government 2017, the best places restrictions on businesses as to do business are the to where they can buy their United Kingdom, New supplies, and who they can Zealand, Netherlands, hire, and seek to regulate Sweden, Canada, Hong all kinds of social behavior, Kong, Denmark, Ireland, we’re already moving toward Singapore, Switzerland, socialism, which would be a Australia, and then the tragedy for the U.S. United States, followed by Germany, Finland and John A. Tures is a Norway. professor of political science Forbes identifies why at LaGrange College in we’re not in the top 10. Of Georgia. He can be reached the top 15 countries, only at jtures@lagrange.edu. Switzerland has a lower His Twitter account is @ GDP per capita than the USA JohnTures2.

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It’s the thought that counts T here we were, gathered around the table at Mama Lucy’s chowing down on a pot of delicious homemade gumbo. Someone from church had loaded her up with a whole bunch of “okry.” It was, as I recall, the first time she’d ever made it. It was good. Real good. We enjoyed it, in spite of swatting at fruit flies like King Kong on top of the Empire State Building. Both the kitchen and dining room were infested with those little pesky pests. I’d never seen anything like it. It was like a second-grade science project gone terribly wrong. Between bites, we’d grasp at the air like a one-armed mime climbing a ladder. Before it was over, we had them all stirred up and were reaching out and grabbing them like a game show contestant going after cash money in a wind tunnel. Mama Lucy had apparently been saving her compost in a stew pot. We all have gardens and are fans of compost. Compost is a good thing, so why waste a good thing? Here’s the problem. She kept her pot of compost inside. We kept inquiring and

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast Saturday, September 8 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat in or carry out and costs $6 a plate. BENEFIT RIDE: There will be a benefit ride to help pay the funeral cost of 12-year-old Dakota Reeves Sept. 8. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Sportplex on the Highway 22 side in the first parking lot on the left. Kickstands up is at 10 a.m. Scott Vick is leading the ride. Cost is $20 a bike and $5 a passenger. There will be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. You do not have to ride to help. You can stop by Radney’s Funeral Home in Alexander City and make a donation towards Dakota’s funeral cost. For more information contact Pattie McLain at 256-267-5374, Scott Vick at 256-404-3841, Ike Smith at 256-7860796 or Chris Ward at 256-749-8664.

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CHURCH HOMECOMING: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting a homecoming celebration Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. with music by the The Colemans and Rev. Leroy Shaw bringing the message. The church is located on Highway 259 in Equality. CHURCH SINGING: The Appointed Quartet from Tunnel Hill, Georgia will be at Marshall Street Church 6 p.m. Sunday, September 9. Everyone is invited. FAMILY REUNION: The Gilbert Family Reunion is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 9 at the Bethany Community Building in the Mountain community in Clay County. All family and friends are invited and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish.

Monday, September 10

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester. MONDAY REVIVAL: Bethel Baptist Church on Youngs Ferry Road is hosting the first of its Marvelous Monday Night Revivals September 10 at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Joe Fain of Elam Baptist Church in East Tallassee will deliver the message and Mrs. Sherry Fain will bring a message in song. Brother Wayne Henderson is pastor and everyone is welcome.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: House of Prayer ACOP is hosting revival services September 10 - 14 at 7 p.m. The church is located at 634 North Central Avenue. Overseer Emma Hoyle is pastor.

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PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk. Everyone is asked to gather starting at 5:30 p.m. and the walk will begin at 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Benjamin Russell High School.

Thursday, September 13

DEMOCRAT RALLY: Walt Maddox, the Democrat nominee for governor, and other area candidates will speak at a Democrat rally at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13 at the Mill Two Eighty in Alexander City.

Friday, September 14

WORK SESSION: The City of Alexander City will hold a work session to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2018/2019 budgets at 1 p.m. Friday, September 14 in the City Hall Conference Room.

Saturday, September 15

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the Clean Community Partnership to volunteer cleaning up the streets of Alexander City Saturday morning Sept. 15. Meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. For more information, contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com

Sunday, September 16

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Elam #1 Baptist Church on County Road in Alexander City is hosting a service honoring the 13th anniversary of service for Rev. and Sis. Michael McCain Sunday, September 16 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Kelvin Brown of First Baptist Church Rockford. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Shiloh Baptist Church is celebrating its homecoming 11 a.m. September 16. Lunch will follow. Shiloh Baptist Church is located on Coosa County Road 42.

September 16-19

CHURCH REVIVAL: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting revival services September 16 -19 at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday and Monday, Dr. Richard Trader of Lakeside Baptist Church in Birmingham will speak. Tuesday and Wednesday will see Bro. Tony Christensen of Bell Lane Baptist Church in Clanton speaking. There will be special music at each service and a nursery will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, September 17

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting “Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester. PUBLIC HEARING: The city council of Alexander City is holding a public hearing concerning a proposed rental ordinance at 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 17 in the council chambers of the criminal justice building. Anyone who signs up to speak for or against will have five minutes to voice their concerns.

Tuesday, September 18

BUDGET HEARING: The Alexander City Board of Education will hold its second public budget hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 18 at the Alexander City Board of Education office on Lee Street.

September 19 - 21

REVIVAL SERVICES: GAP Fellowship Church is hosting fall revival services September 19 -21 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest evangelists include Rev. Jason Whetstone of Christian Faith Fellowship, Rev. Cameron Thomas of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Larry Shealey at Darian Baptist Church. GAP Fellowship Church is led by Pastor Lewis and Marilyn Benson

Monday, September 24

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

Monday, October 1

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

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department and the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the 35th National Night Out Tuesday, October 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strand Park. Officers from the Alexander City Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Fire Department along with first responders, churches and local government officials will have an opportunity to hand out safety information. There will be free hot dogs, a bounce house and slide, music, child i.d. kits, Sparky the Fire Dog, Scruff, Sponge Bob Square Pants and more. For more information contact Capt. James Orr with the Alexander City Police Department at 256-329-6772.

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Monday, October 15

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

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HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Nancy Anderson will be presenting “The World of Childhood: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Kite Runner” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

October 15 - 16

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

Saturday, October 27

WILDCAT DASH: The 5th Annual Radney Elementary School Wildcat Dash is Saturday, October 27 at 7:30 a.m. at Radney Elementary. The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and Fun Run starts at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $25 for the 5K and $15 for the Fun Run. Register by Sept. 7 to get a T-shirt. Fun runners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.

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FALL FEST: First Baptist Church of Alexander City is hosting a Fall Fest from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center. The public is invited.

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We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals. Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com

Construction company needing to hire painters/carpenters. Must have experience. Pay depends on experience. If seriously interested contact company owner 256-790-9796

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THE BORN LOSER ® By Art and Chip Sansom

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THE GRIZZWELLS® By Bill Schorr

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Employment Moco Transportation OTR Drivers Needed 25 yrs old, 2 yrs Exp. Hazmat Required. Good MVR. NO LOCAL RUNS Call 1-800-328-3209

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Birmingham,AL based Transportation Company looking for Class-A CDL-drivers ‡$YHUDJH PLOHV ZN ‡0XVW EH DW OHDVW \UV ROG ‡6WDUWLQJ SD\ DW PLOH LQFUHDVH WR LQ PRQWKV ‡ PRQWKV GULYLQJ H[S &DOO ([W RU (PDLO UHFUXLWLQJ#FKXUFKWUDQVSRUWDWLRQ QHW RN/LPN Charge Nurse

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Garage Sales Garage Sale 460 Auburn Drive, Alex City Saturday August 8th 7am1pm Household, collectibles, pictures, dishes, tables, clothes, and miscellaneous. HUGE YARD SALE Alex City Park & Rec in the Sportplex Senior Activity Center Saturday 5am-11am Inside/Outside Rain-or-Shine Want to clean out that garage? Bring items Friday, 12:00-4:00. Call Bernice 256-794-1044 for information. Something for Everyone! Nice plus-size clothing 2-3X & larger, househould items, and baby items Yard Sale Off Main Street in Jacksons Gap Saturday September 8th 7am-?? Jewelry, collectibles, misc glassware, misc furniture, way too much to list! Cancel if raining! Yard Sale 2 Buildings up from The Day Light Donuts at Eddie & B’s Car Wash Saturday September 8th 7am-1pm Lots of item for everyone!! Huge Yard Sale 1247 Jefferson Street Alex City, Saturday Sept.8 7am-? Household items, bedroom suit, toddler clothes and shoes, juniors clothes, boys 10-12, workout equipment, rugs, etc.

Merchandise Furniture & Appliances Kenmore Washer & Dryer White. Good condition $125 each. 256-750-3314

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FOR SALE by owner. 2BR/1.5BA, 2SHQ ÀRRUSODQ DF 1BR guesthouse. 5HDG\ IRU PRYH LQ 6LJQ RQ $/ +Z\ PL VRXWK RI 'DGHYLOOH &DOO *HRUJH 135 Brookside Drive Alex City 3BR/2BA New siding. Kitchen appliances. Fans, lights DQG VRPH ÀRRULQJ )HQFHG areas. $89,500 Owner 805-462-8342

For Rent 2 and 3BR, 1 and 2BA. 4073 Whaley Ferry Road Alexander City. Rent starting at $325.00 with deposit. No pets. Please, call 334-745-7367.

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

Available Now!! AVAILABLE NOW!!! 3BR-starting at $478 2BR-starting at $419 1BR-starting at $374 Kitchen furnished w/appliances, sewer/water/garbage services provided. Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater. 2I¿FH KRXUV SP SP &DOO

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LAKE MARTIN HOME FOR SALE ON LEASED PROPERTY, Furnished $70,000, Lot Rent $400 monthly w/2year renewable lease. Details and Pictures on Zillow. 772 Shoreline Drive, Jacksons Gap call 706-773-9378.

BECOME A DENTAL ASSISTANT IN ONLY 7 WEEKS! Visit our website capstonedentalassisting.com or call 205-561-8118 to get your career started!

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Under New Management $225 Lot Rent Single Wide Call: 256-749-3513 or 225-791-2930

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HOUSE FOR RENT 802 North Bridge St. Wetumpka, AL 2 bedroom/1 bath, unfurnished, 150-foot backyard. No pets. 5 min to Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka. $400 month $400 deposit 973-768-7242 egeeter@aol.com

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

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Quail Run Apartments 32 Quail Run Drive Tallassee, AL 36078 1BR/1BA $475 800 sq.ft. 2BR/1BA $520 925sq.ft 3BR/2BA $595 1200sq.ft. 2I¿FH +RXUV 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ Pamela Manor Apartments 720 Pamela Dr Alexander City, AL 35010 (256)329-0540 2I¿FH +RXUV 7XHVGD\ 7KXUVGD\ DP SP )ULGD\ DP SP %5 %5 %5 Included:‡$SSOLDQFHV ‡:DWHU‡6HZHU‡3HVW &RQWURO ‡*DUEDJH‡: ' &RQQHFWLRQV

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1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition. 146,000 miles $2,000.00 or obo. (205)475-3530 ,

Boats & Watercraft 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ¿QGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423


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Scarecrows in the Park registration opening Friday By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Above, BRHS math teacher Megan Cagle observes her AP calculus students as they work on limits and exponential functions by calculating how long it would take certain cities to be overrun during a zombie outbreak. Right, local entrepreneur John Howell speaks with Mandi Durr’s entrepreneurship class Wednesday morning, talking about his experiences in starting up his own business.

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Open Door Wednesday. “Unless teachers are giving a test that period, we expect them to open their classroom doors to parents and others in the community.� Some of the classrooms were holding special presentations, while others went about their more typical routine. While Jayme Dewberry’s geometry class was identifying rotations, translations and reflections, Amanda Smith’s algebra with finance students were taking part in a math scavenger hunt regarding multiplication and division as it relates to various forms of taxes. Jamie Linderman’s government class reviewed how the state governments evolved from the colonial period up to immediately after declaring independence, while Mandi Durr’s entrepreneur class heard from guest speaker John Howell.

“We are having local young entrepreneurs come speak to the class once a week, telling us all about themselves and how they got to where they are now,� Durr said. Courtney Davis was helping his science students review for a test, Megan Cagle tied zombie outbreaks to limits and exponential functions for her AP calculus class and Emily Sassano’s AP biology students were taking part in an environment-based learning project on water. As the day wrapped up and the visitors left the school, Wilkinson said he felt the first Open Door Wednesday of the school year was just as successful as the others. “I think it went very well today,� he said. “We had well over 100 people in attendance. It

gives our freshmen somewhat of a snapshot of what we expect from them during their time here, and it gives parents a snapshot of what we do here at the school.�

OPEN DOOR WEDNESDAYS If looking around BRHS and seeing what its students are up to sounds interesting to you, mark your calendars for the following dates with an Open Door Wednesday: Oct. 3 Nov. 7 Dec. 5 Jan. 9 Feb. 6 March 6 All Open Door Wednesdays begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 9 a.m.

Helping bring fall to Keebler Park, Dadeville resident Diana Porter has created a Scarecrows in the Park event for the month of October. This year’s event is the first time Porter has held something like this in the park she has worked so hard to breathe new life into and make a showpiece for the city of Dadeville. Registration for the event opens Friday, and Porter is excited for the potential of this event. “There is no limit to the number of participants allowed in this event,� Porter said. “Participants will have a 10-foot by 10-foot or a 12-foot by 12-foot space for their display, and they can put as many scarecrows as they can fit in that space. We will be placing the scarecrows towards the front of the park so they can be more easily viewed.� This year’s theme is “Scarecrows at Work or Play,� giving participants the chance to build their scarecrows to represent a specific career path or simply have fun. Porter encouraged all potential participants to use their imagination when designing their scarecrows, letting creativity be their guide. However, she said there is also a firm rule in place that the scarecrows must be tasteful, without any controversial political or social subject matter, or anything seen as not appropriate for family viewing. Porter also said businesses are welcome to participate in the event, though she did ask there not be any blatant advertising visible in the display. “I can do workshops for groups that may want some guidance on how to build their scarecrows,� Porter said. Entry forms will be available at Dadeville City Hall starting Friday and must be turned back in at city hall no later than Sept. 21. There is a $20 registration fee for the event, though this will be waived for schools that want to participate. Checks must be made out to the City of Dadeville, with a notation that the payment is for Scarecrows in the Park. After the registration period ends, Porter said participants will need to contact her to schedule an appointment to put their scarecrows up, the window for which will be Thursday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Sept. 28. The scarecrows will be judged on Oct. 6 and a winner will be picked, though all entries will remain on display until immediately after Halloween. “When people go to pick up and drop off their applications, I will have a display table set up in city hall with some ideas for the public to look at, as well as a couple of frames the scarecrows will be placed on,� Porter said. For more information about the event or to schedule an appointment to set up a scarecrow, Porter can be reached at 256-750-0075. “I have already heard from two people who have said they are interested in being a part of this,� Porter said. “I would love to see as many applications as we can.�

Transportation Transportation State ClassiďŹ ed State ClassiďŹ ed Public Notices AlaScans

Sailboat, Aqua Cat 12.5 Catamaran, Extra sail, trailer, 4 life vests, 2 paddles, used for years on Lake Martin Asking $450 Call: 334-272-9396 or 334-301-1810

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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper by Forrest River Auto slide, awning and jacks Nice, big bath, nonsmoker Used very little Asking $15,000 Call (256) 596-0019 or (256) 596-0018

Class C Motor Home 2008 Winnebago Outlook 29B Ford E-450, 6.8L V10 Double-slide, queen bed 4KW Generator. Sleeps 6. 30K miles. Entertainment Center. Classic Motor Home $39,000 (256)329-5179

Services Caregiving Caregiver Services Dependable retired RN looking to take care of your loved one Please call: (256) 786-1013

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Trucks? We supply trailers. You supply trucks and drivers. Power Only application. Huntsville area. We have the work! Call Steve at 1-219-427-4131 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HAVE AN Idea for an invention/ new product? We help everyday inventors try to patent and submit their ideas to companies! Call InventHelp, Free Information! 1-877-353-1293 WANTED TO BUY )5(21 5 ZDQWHG &HUWLÂżHG buyer will pay cash for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 1-312-291-9169; ZZZ UHIULJHUDQWÂżQGHUV FRP MISCELLANEOUS DONATE YOUR Car to Charity. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 1-844-810-1257 MEDICAL A PLACE For Mom has helped RYHU D PLOOLRQ IDPLOLHV ÂżQG senior living. Our trusted, local DGYLVRUV KHOS ÂżQG VROXWLRQV WR your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 1-855-398-9908. Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

Public Notices Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE 4 Court Square City Hall Conference Room Friday, September 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. The City of Alexander City, Alabama, City Council will hold a Work Session on the above-mentioned date and time. The purpose of the Work Session is to discuss the proposed FY 18/19 budgets and any other items that come before the Council. The meeting will be accessible to all persons. If you or someone attending have a disability which may require special services, materials or assistance or need further information please contact Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk, at (256) 329-6700. Amanda F. Thomas, City Clerk Alexander City Outlook: Sept. 6, 2018 WORK SESSION

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Service Electric Company, Contractor, has completed the Contract for Construction of 15kV Breaker Replacements Hwy 280 & Willow Street Substation at Alexander City, AL for the State of Alabama and the City of Alexander City, Owner(s), and KDYH PDGH UHTXHVW IRU ¿QDO settlement of said Contract. All persons having claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Stewart Engineering, Inc., 300 East 7th Street, Anniston, AL 36202, Architect. Service Electric Company, 1631 East 25th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Alexander City Outlook: Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6 and 13, 2018 COMPLETION PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS A DRY STORAGE ENCLOSURE AT DADEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE TALLAPOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DADEVILLE, ALABAMA PROJECT NO. 17-155 The sealed proposal shall be received by Mr. Joseph C. Windle, Superintendent, at the Tallapoosa County Board Of Education 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, Alabama, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 18, 2018, then opened and read aloud. All Contractors bidding this work shall be required to visit the site and examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal. All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance. All Proposals shall be bid excluding taxes. The contractor must be a licensed Contractor by the State of Alabama, and a FHUWL¿HG FKHFN RU %LG %RQG payable to the Tallapoosa County Board of Education in DQ DPRXQW QRW OHVV WKDQ ¿YH percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract. All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be

Public Notices licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect. All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. Electronic images of the documents may be viewed on-line and printed by the Contractors and Suppliers by obtaining documents through the ww.mckeeassoc.com web site, by contacting the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail. com for log-in information and password. Please provide company name, address, phone #, fax #, email address and GC License #. This is the only web site endorsed by the Architect. The Architect LV XQDEOH WR PRQLWRU FRQÂżUP and maintain websites that are beyond his control. Addendums shall be posted on the above web site. The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents. If bidders require printed sets the following shall apply: Submit to the Architect a deposit of $50.00 per set. The deposit shall be refunded for each set returned in reusable condition within ten days after bid opening. All RFI’s and RFA’s regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed thru the following e-mail account: singletonk@mckeeassoc.com. The Architect will not accept inquires via telephone or fax. Completion Time - Work shall be completed in 90 calendar days from the “Notice To Proceedâ€?. Supervision: Contractor to provide Superintendent(s) to ensure proper supervision for all work. Owner: Mr. Joseph C. Windle, Superintendent, The Tallapoosa County Board of Education, 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, Alabama 36853, Phone: (256) 825-0746 Architect: McKee and Associates, Architecture and Interior Design, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: (334) 834-9933 Alexander City Outlook: Aug. 30, Sept. 6 and 13, 2018 BIDS

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LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 234-4281 X228 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

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Resiliency down the stretch carried Auburn

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ust when Washington suddenly had Auburn by the throat and seized momentum of Saturday’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Tigers did something I didn’t see coming. Instead of laying on its back and accepting fate of another defeat in Atlanta’s Mercedes Stadium, a resilient Auburn bowed up with the game on the line. That didn’t happen last year at Clemson. That didn’t happen the year before in Athens. That didn’t happen New Year’s Day against UCF, either. No, we’ve seen that story too many times before and Auburn always loses. This time, however, the Tigers flipped the script. Resiliency and the gritty determination to get up off the mat after Washington had control and a slim lead impressed me more than any Jarrett Stidham pass or Derrick Brown quarterback hurry. If not for the dominant play of Auburn’s defensive front, Washington would have led by more than one point with eight minutes to play. Regardless, it was 16-15 Huskies and I was pretty much sold on the fact Auburn would not score again. When Stidham found fullback Chandler Cox for a big gain on third and 7, that would-be three-and-out possession turned into the game-winning drive. For what it’s worth, Cox had 52 receiving yards. Is Cox-the-receiver going to be a thing in 2018? An offense that sputtered since halftime finally found a pulse. And just when Auburn’s running game was left for dead — it really wasn’t very good — JaTarvious Whitlow provided the biggest punch with a gutsy 10-yard touchdown run on third and 7. Most teams would have passed in that situation. Perhaps that’s why the run worked. Within five minutes, Auburn went from on the brink of a season-opening defeat to re-establishing the energy and fire it came out with in the first quarter. From that point on, the big boys on defense carried momentum’s torch and finished off Jake Browning and the Huskies. Seizing momentum when all seemed lost is a fantastic characteristic this team can bring back from Atlanta. With that issue finally resolved, the Tigers must shore up its running game in order to compete with the SEC elite. Auburn rushed for 147 yards, which is OK but below standard. The worrisome part is running backs Whitlow and Kam Martin rushed for 2 or fewer yards on 14 of 30 attempts. Second down and long is not a recipe for success. Auburn, however, has a new advantage over LSU (Sept. 15 in Jordan-Hare Stadium). The Tigers have been through the fire with their heavyweight bout with the Huskies. LSU went up big early on Miami and hasn’t been tested in a tough situation. Picks Alabama State at Auburn: Hopefully a legion of second- and third-teamers will get playing time as Auburn puts it away early. Tigers 48, Hornets 13. Arkansas State at Alabama: Same as above. Tide 48, Red Wolves 13. Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

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Dadeville seniors Deshiah Russell (6) and India Miller (10) hustle to send the volleyball back over the net Tuesday against Reeltown.

Dadeville cruises past Reeltown in straight sets By DUSTIN DUNCAN Staff Writer

Dadeville freshman D’aja Caldwell spent much of Tuesday night serving during the Tigers’ first win of the season at home over the Reeltown Rebels. Caldwell was responsible for 10 aces on her own and was the server during a 10-point stretch in the first set and a 12-point stretch in the second. Dadeville rolled to victory in consecutive sets, 25-13, 25-8, and 25-10. Reeltown, still searching for its first win as a program in its second year, got off to a good start as the two teams

were tied at six going into the first timeout. The Rebels stayed as close as 15-13 in the first set, but then Caldwell took the ball in the back of the Tigers’ court. Reeltown never scored again and the freshman placed a serve in the middle of the Rebel defense to end the first set. During the second set, Dadeville raced out to a quick 10-5 lead and didn’t look back. After gaining possession with that lead, the Tigers didn’t relinquish the ball until it was 20-6. An ace by senior Deshiah Russell and they went on to straight set wins. Reeltown started the third

set with a 2-0 start with two aces from junior Nyla Hayden, but after a serve fell short of the net, Dadeville built an 8-3 lead and didn’t let it go. That lead quickly ballooned to a 21-10 lead. During the match-point serve, a Tiger setter sent the volleyball soaring into the rafters of the gym but still in play, causing the Rebels to scramble to save their chances at a comeback. The ball fell to the gym floor after a driving attempt by Reeltown senior Morgan McGuire. Dadeville coach Felicia Edwards congratulated both teams, adding it was evident everybody played hard. However, she felt this win

ACMS begins season with ‘W’ right before the half ended, we would not have had the momentum at halftime.” In the third quarter, the Wildcats struck Alexander City Middle School’s football again on a 68-yard passing play as Benton and McKinney hooked up again. The team got the season going with a hardtwo actually connected on three long fought victory over Stanhope, 22-18, last touchdown passes, but one was called back Thursday. Stanhope opened the game with a nine- due to a penalty. The game went down to the wire, play, 75-yard drive and capped it off with though. Alex City held a 22-18 lead late a touchdown. But ACMS immediately in the fourth quarter, but Stanhope was answered with a score of its own. Gabe Benton connected with Labronski driving deep into Wildcat territory. ACMS McKinney on a 38-yard passing play to put forced a fumble to end the game. “Stanhope has a very fine team and the Wildcats on the board. ACMS running should have a great season,” Russaw said. back Malcolm Simmons ran in the two“ACMS has some getting better to do. point conversion. We have a tough opponent in Wetumpka After not scoring for most of the rest coming to town (tonight). We will have to of the first half, Alex City drove down the play better defense and have less turnovers field and scored on a quarterback keeper if we are going to have a chance to be a around the left end as the first-half clock good Wetumpka Indians team.” expired. The seventh-grade game begins tonight “I think this was the play of the game,” at 5 p.m. with the eighth-grade game Alex City coach Shundell Russaw said. “Because if we didn’t score that touchdown following. STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

could catapult her team to many more victories during the young season. “They got their serves and hits in today, and overall they played well as a team,” she said. “Tonight was a turning point for them and we look forward to playing Thursday.” Reeltown coach Kelli Hilyer said she sees improvement in her squad from its first match. The program is in its second season as an official varsity team. “That is all I can really ask of them,” Hilyer said. “If you keep improving and keep giving your all, that win will come as long as you keep fighting.”

SPORTS CALENDAR Thursday, Sept. 6 Middle school football Wetumpka at Alex City, 5 p.m. High school volleyball Benjamin Russell, Shelby County at Briarwood, 5 p.m. Central Coosa at Horseshoe Bend, 4:30 p.m. Elmore County at Dadeville, 4:30 Thorsby at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m. Friday. Sept. 7 High school football Benjamin Russell at Stanhope Elmore, 7 p.m. Southside Selma at Dadeville, 7 p.m. Reeltown at Fayetteville, 7 p.m. Thorsby at Horseshoe Bend, 7 p.m. Lyman Ward at New Life Christian, 7 p.m. High school cross country Dadeville at Horseshoe Bend, 3:30 p.m.

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