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Investigators find missing man’s body STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

The body of a missing Camp Hill man was found by investigators Monday morning.

Dwight Smith, 68, was last seen at his residence on Aug. 12 and was reported missing to the Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department by family members Thursday.

Smith At 9:40 a.m. Monday, Smith’s body was found in a wooded area near his Slaughters Crossing residence.

No cause of death has yet been determined, but the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will be conducting an autopsy.

Senator in town Doug Jones visits Alex City Saturday

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espite the threat of heavy rains and other events, including the monthly roadway cleanup and farmers’ market Saturday morning, a sizeable crowd filled the lobby of the Alexander City City Hall to hear from U.S. Sen. Doug Jones as he shared with the public some of the latest goings-on in Washington.

The morning began with greetings from Tallapoosa County Democratic Party Interim Chair Carol Gowan, followed by Judge Tom Young and Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. See JONES • Page 10

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Top, Sen. Doug Jones greets local residents at Saturday’s town hall event.

Above, Jones speaks with Alexander City’s Teresa Moten and members of her ‘Yes I Can’ program as they participate in the Clean Community Partnership’s cleanup which is held every third Saturday.

The Alexander City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night which left two individuals wounded. “At 9:30 Sunday night, officers responded to a call of shots being fired on D Street,� Deputy Chief James Easterwood said. “There were two individuals with gunshot wounds who were transported to the hospital for treatment.�

Easterwood said the shooting remains under investigation, though the police have some possible suspects they are looking into. While the incident is still being investigated, Easterwood said there was no evidence to link Sunday night’s shooting with the reports of shots being fired on Hillabee Street Wednesday afternoon.

Easterwood said officers also responded to a call early Monday afternoon of shots being fired in the vicinity of S Street.

However, when units arrived on the scene, no individuals were found.

Anyone with information regarding Sunday night’s shooting on D Street is asked to call Det. George Long at 256397-1135.

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City prisoners could be getting a new ride to court thanks to a resolution approved by the Alexander City City Council Monday night. The council also heard of one member’s idea to get more people involved in improving the town.

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DEAR ABBY: I come from a small, close family. Last year, we suffered a devastating loss. My cousin and her two children were killed in a car accident. We have all been profoundly affected by this loss, especially my aunt and uncle.

Fast forward: Another cousin is pregnant with her second child. She wants to name her daughter “Daisy” because she wants all her children to have flower-themed names. “Daisy” is the name of one of the children who died. I, and others in the family, are upset by her decision because her reason for choosing the name has nothing to do with honoring our lost family member.

I understand no one “owns” a baby name, and she can choose whatever name she wants for any reason. But I am having trouble getting past the fact that I’ll see this child at family gatherings and have to call her by my dead cousin’s name for no reason other than it was a cute flower name.

DEAR ABBY Advice

My cousin is set on using this name despite family protests, and I can’t help but foresee bitterness ahead for us when we’ve already dealt with so much. What, if anything, can we do to make this situation more positive? -- NAME GAME IN NEW YORK DEAR NAME GAME: Your cousin appears to have the empathy of a garden snail. Did it occur to anyone in the family to suggest to her that there are other flower names besides Daisy -- Dalia, Daphne or even Desert Rose? (Her nickname could be “Desi,” which is cute.) If you haven’t, please do before the baby arrives.

However, if she refuses to change her mind, it’s time for you to start memorizing the Serenity Prayer.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 22 years. He’s a diamond in the rough. My grown children, three boys, have always just tolerated him. They say he talks too much, doesn’t listen and still treats the younger two like children. I know he can be overbearing at times.

They have now ganged up and will no longer allow the grandchildren to come stay with me. They say my husband is too harsh in correcting them, which isn’t true. The only time he is loud and fast to correct is if the parents aren’t here to do it. They have offered no alternative solution.

Two have expressed to my husband how they feel. My husband is trying to acknowledge their feelings and wants to do better.

How do we proceed as a family? I’m afraid they will withhold the grands each time they disagree with us.

Counseling is out since we live in separate cities. Any words of wisdom for us?

-- HURTING HEART IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR HURTING HEART: Look at this from your sons’ perspective. When they hear from your grandchildren that your grouchy (but well-meaning) husband yelled at them, as parents, their first instinct is to protect their kids.

I can’t guarantee that your sons won’t use emotional blackmail in the future, but I can offer two suggestions: Your husband should take a deep breath and count to 10 before he reacts, and he should defer the discipline to Grandma. And if that isn’t enough to satisfy your sons, then you will have to visit them instead of having them visit you.

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Obituaries Mrs. Peggy Joyce Pickren Smith 1931 - 2018 Memorial Service for Mrs. Peggy Joyce Smith, 87, of Camp Hill, will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dixon All Faith Chapel at Lyman Ward Military Academy. Rev. Rod Siggers will officiate.

Mrs. Smith passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital. She was born on February 17, 1931 in Valley, Alabama to Herman Theodore Pickren and Elva Mae Layfield Pickren. She was a member of First Universalist

Christopher James Parkman Christopher James Parkman age 51, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. A Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, at the Church of Christ in Dadeville, AL with Rev. Freddie Hogg officiating.

Mr. Parkman was a native Dadeville, AL and graduate from

Mr. Lee Chappell 1935 - 2018 Mr. Chappell passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Chapman Healthcare Center. He was born on May 30, 1935 in Camden, Alabama to Robert Lee Chappell and Daisy Chappell. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Roanoke.

Church of Camp Hill. Mrs. Smith served alongside her husband for many years at Lyman Ward Military Academy. She enjoyed socializing with neighbors and friends, often hosting the Camp Hill Women’s Study Club. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors. She loved animals, especially her dogs and cats. Mrs. Smith was the epitome of southern charm and grace.

She is survived by her son, Michael Smith (Joy) of Auburn; and grandchildren, Harrison Smith, Ryan Smith, and Katie Smith.

She was preceded in death by her

husband of 66 years, Col. Wesley P. Smith.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Col. Wesley P. Smith and Peggy P. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund, Lyman Ward Military Academy, 174 Ward Circle, Camp Hill, AL 36850 or https://www. lwma.org/smith-scholarship-fund/.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com.

Auburn University. He was a Woodworker, Home School Teacher and a stay at home Dad. He attended Ivey Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Laurie Eady Parkman, his son Dennis Parkman and his daughter Maggie Parkman all of McIntyre, his mother Carolyn Dennis Wilson (Woodrow), his father James Parkman (Marsha), and his sister Becky Taylor all of

Dadeville, AL, a niece Jessica Channell (Zack) and a nephew Ben Kimbrel.

The family will receive friends Wednesday following the service.

Visit www.mooresfuneralhome.com to express tributes.

He is survived by his former wife, Sybil Chappell and their children, Mike Chappell (Chris), Vicki Garrett (Talmadge), Robert Eugene Chappell, Crystal Dawn Chappell, Michelle Darabaris (Len); grandchildren, Dennis Robert Chappell, Jeremiah Garrett (Sandy), Laci Gordon (Dustin), Ethan White, Sydney Darabaris, Nick Darabaris,

Rose Chappell and seven greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

Mr. James Days Funeral Service for Mr. James Days will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Rockford, Alabama with interment following in Rockford Cemetery.

Professional service provided by Wright’s Funeral Home.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mrs. Martha M. Shockley 1930 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Martha M. Shockley, 88, of Equality, Alabama, will be Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Equality United Methodist Church. Rev. Lee Roy Shaw and Rev. Ron Estes will officiate. Burial will follow in the Equality United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shockley passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on January 21, 1930 in Elmore County, Alabama, to Smith Martin and Jewell Martin. She was an active member of Equality United Methodist Church. Mrs. Shockley was a God loving woman who was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

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She was an avid Auburn fan and would watch the games while eating parched peanuts. Most of all she is probably remembered by the community as being one of the owners of Western Sizzlin. She is a lady that is going to be dearly missed by many.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Kay Blake (Dennis) of Equality; grandchildren, Kimberly Moncrief (Mark) of Equality, Dana Oliver (Arnold) of Equality, Kelli Hilyer (Jason) of Dadeville, Kristi Moncrief (Bradley) of Birmingham, Daniel Barron (Meg) of Helena; great-grandchildren, Jesse Weeks, Justin Weeks, Trace Oliver, Gage Oliver, Courtney Oliver, Keira Hilyer, Doss Moncrief, Van Moncrief, Samuel Barron; sister, Peggy Ward (Julius) of Childersburg; brothersin-law, Thomas Shockley (Catherine), David Shockley (Judy); sister-in-law, Robbie Martin of Equality and special friends, Virginia Price and Sarah Floyd.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Leonard D. Shockley; parents; son, C. Audrey Doyle Jr.; sister, Ladelle Martin; brothers, Marlin and Sherwood Martin and sisterin-law, Edna Martin.

The family would like to give a heartfelt “Thank You” to Virginia Price and Sarah Floyd who were two wonderful friends. They would also like to thank both Alacare home health and hospice nurses who took very good care of their loved one.

Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com.

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Coosa County’s Crawford to celebrate milestone this week

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Wednesday is a special day for the family of Ruby Crawford as she turns 105.

The Coosa County native lives with one of her 13 children near the J.D. Thompson School.

Crawford’s family held a special celebration Saturday, just like they have for the last 24 years. The family keeps up with how long they have been holding celebrations by what verse from 1 John is on the annual T-shirt.

“She is always reciting her favorite book from the Bible,” granddaughter Sharon Ransaw said. “We started with the first verse on the first T-shirt and we are on the 24th verse this year.”

‘Big Mama,’ as she is known to her family, is special to everyone.

“Everyone wants to be like a star, like Michael Jackson and others,” daughter Joyce Marbury said. “I just want to be like my mama.”

Crawford has never really had any medical issues.

“Her first trip to the hospital was about two years ago,” Ransaw said.

“She kept us all grounded and taught us how to live right.”

— Joyce Marbury Ruby Crawford’s daughter

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Ruby Crawford poses for a photograph in her Coosa County home. Crawford turns 105 Wednesday.

“I think she only takes two prescribed medications,” daughter Doris Smoot said.

Marbury thinks her mother’s ability to keep family around is the secret to Crawford’s long life.

“She kept us together,” Marbury said.

“She kept us all grounded and taught us how to live right.”

Crawford has a huge legacy with six generations living. She gave birth to 13

children, all at home. Eight are still living with 32 grandchildren and countless greatand great-great-grandchildren.

Family said Crawford’s favorite foods are fried chicken and okra, both boiled and fried.

Family also recounted Crawford’s abilities to make things.

“She would crochet,” Marbury said.

“She would make dolls and would quilt.”

Another favorite amongst Crawford’s grandchildren were visits always involved food.

“She made the best biscuits,” Ransaw said. “And there was always pound cake around too.”

Reading Imagination Library, sends out books to children ages 0-5. Children in the program receive one book a month that is age-appropriate, helping to foster a love of reading for these children.

“We have only been doing this since May,” chairwoman Elaine Toney said. “We are trying to get the word out about the program.”

Toney was the driving force behind starting the local Ferst Readers group.

She said she was inspired to bring this program to Tallapoosa County after meeting with a friend who lives in Georgia and is involved with a Ferst Readers program there.

The Tallapoosa County program is the initial Ferst Readers initiative in the state of Alabama, though Toney said she wants to see the program grow and spread to every county in Alabama.

“Early reading does enhance a child’s learning ability,” Toney said.

Though the group in Tallapoosa County is still relatively new, Toney said everyone who has been involved with the program has had nothing but good things to say about it and all it offers its participants.

Dadeville Public Library staff have been supportive of the program, while parents and teachers are seeing the positives of hav-

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ing Ferst Readers active in the area, and the children participating enjoy getting their own mail and seeing what new book has come just for them.

As the Tallapoosa County Ferst Readers program continues to grow, Toney said she wants to spread information about the program wherever possible.

“We are wanting to have informational tables set up at some of our local festivals,” she said. “We are also trying to get into our schools and daycares to let them know about it.

I’ve heard of some parents talking about it with other parents, so I believe word of mouth will help us out as well.”

The eventual goal for the local Ferst Readers group is to have every eligible child in Tallapoosa County signed up to be a part of the program, while Toney said the plan for this first year was to have 20 percent participation county-wide. According to her calculations, Toney said the group was moving steadily towards that goal, with around 130 children currently signed up.

Moving forward, Toney said one of the key issues in making sure Ferst Readers continues to grow and thrive in Tallapoosa County is adequate funding. For $360 a year, those interested in helping the program

can sponsor a year’s worth of books for a child, giving these young readers 12 new titles to enjoy and gain a greater love of reading in the process.

“Our big pushes are for sponsors and for children to sign up,” Toney said. “We had a sign-up event today (Tuesday) at the Dadeville Public Library.

“We are enhancing our future local leaders with this program. It’s always positive and exciting to share information about the program and get new par-

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For more information about the Ferst Readers program, the organization’s website is www.ferstreaders.org.

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olunteering in your community is a great way to devote your time. It helps out not only your town and community, but also makes you feel like you’ve done something worthy. In most cases, volunteering can be a family affair and doesn’t have to take up an inordinate amount of time.

There are plenty of ways and places to volunteer around Alexander City and Lake Martin.

We at The Outlook are pet lovers and always big supporters of Lake Martin Animal Shelter, which is always looking for volunteers and donations.

But if you aren’t really an animal person, there’s another great opportunity every month to help out Alexander City through the Clean Community Partnership.

Every third Saturday, the group meets at Broad Street Plaza to help pick up littered roadsides in Alexander City.

Since the cleanups began, we can already see the difference around our town. It doesn’t take much time, and all the supplies are provided for you, so it won’t cost you a thing. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. to receive supplies and assignments, and this is a perfect way to spend a few hours on Saturday morning, giving back to your town before hitting the lake or other events planned for the day.

Because there weren’t too many volunteers this past Saturday, we’re making a plea to you to get out and help. The small group Saturday still managed to remove 16 bags of trash and one tire this weekend from portions of Washington and Jefferson streets and Highway 280. Just think what the Clean Community Partnership could accomplish with even more volunteers.

For more information about the group or the monthly cleanups, contact Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Business Development Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com or 256-2343461. The next cleanup is scheduled for Sept. 21

n their book, “How Democracies Die,” political scientists Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt write: “How do elected authoritarians shatter the democratic institutions that are supposed to constrain them? Some do it in one fell swoop. But more often, the assault on democracy begins slowly. ... The erosion of democracy takes place piecemeal, often in baby steps.”

Our nation is divided in many ways, and one of the most important chasms involves the question of whether President Trump poses a threat to our constitutional foundations. Is he merely a loud-mouthed demagogue, or is he an autocrat-in-the making willing to strike at the underpinnings of republican government?

Those of us fearful that Trump is subverting basic freedoms and the arrangements that sustain them are frequently dismissed as alarmists who fail to recognize the endurance of checks, balances and other circuitbreakers. In this view, asserting that Trump imperils our liberties demonstrates a lack of appreciation for the genius that is the American experiment.

It is certainly true that most of our rights are still intact.

We still have free speech and a free press, despite Trump’s assaults on both. After all, I am writing this column and you are able to read it — and to disagree with it if you wish.

The opposition party, moreover, has a good chance of taking over at least one house of Congress in this fall’s elections. At levels below the Supreme Court, judges have blocked many of Trump’s most egregious actions, among them the separation of immigrant children from their parents.

For all of this, one can be grateful. But it is precisely because citizens of enduring republican democracies easily fall into complacency that Levitsky and Ziblatt’s warnings are so pertinent.

Begin with those muchtouted checks and balances.

E.J. DIONNE Columnist Their health depends — as my colleagues Norman Ornstein, Thomas Mann and I argued in our book “One Nation After Trump” — on the willingness of those in the legislative and judicial branches to put their institutional loyalties and their stewardship of the system as a whole above their partisan loyalties.

The opposite is happening in the GOP-led Congress.

With the exception of a few Republican elected officials at the periphery, Congress has worked to enable Trump’s abuses (witness the behavior of Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) to undercut Robert Mueller’s investigation) and to minimize the outrageousness of his conduct.

When Trump revoked former CIA director John Brennan’s security clearance in retaliation for Brennan’s criticism of him (and, as Trump confessed in a Wall Street Journal interview, because he objected to Brennan doing his job in 2016 by probing connections between Trump’s campaign and Russia), the response from most Republicans was pathetic.

Trump’s actions were an abuse of presidential power far beyond anything Republicans used to complain about bitterly during President Obama’s term.

They are aimed directly at intimidating critics and interfering with a legitimate investigation. Where was House Speaker Paul Ryan on the issue? When Trump first threatened the security clearances of his critics last month, Ryan shrugged it off and said Trump was “just trolling people.” We still await a robust response from party leaders now that the president has shown he had more than “trolling” in mind.

And long before Trump ran for office, Republicans

were eager to change the rules of the game when doing so served their purposes, as Michael Tomasky argued last week in the Daily Beast.

Consider just their aggressive voter-suppression efforts and their willingness to block even a hearing for Merrick Garland, Obama’s nominee to replace Justice Scalia.

The list of ominous signs goes on and on: Trump invoking Stalin’s phrase “enemies of the people” to describe a free press; the firing, one after another, of public servants who moved to expose potential wrongdoing, starting with former FBI director James Comey; Trump’s willingness, even eagerness, to lie; his effusive praise of foreign despots; his extravagantly abusive (and often racially charged) language against opponents; and his refusal to abide by traditional practices about disclosing his own potential conflicts of interest and those of his family.

This not business as usual.

Yet our politics proceeds as if it is. Slowly, Trump has accustomed us to behavior that, at any other recent time and with just about any other politician, would in all probability have been career ending.

We know what a military coup looks like. But as Levitsky and Ziblatt note, a slow-motion dismantling of rules, norms and expectations can be more insidious because we don’t even notice what’s happening to us.

E.J. Dionne’s column is provided by The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate. He writes about politics in a twice-weekly column and on the PostPartisan blog. He is a government professor at Georgetown University, a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution and a frequent commentator on politics for National Public Radio and MSNBC. He is most recently a co-author of “One Nation After Trump.”

He can be reached at ejdionne@washpost.com or @EJDionne on Twitter.

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Steve Marshall was appointed Alabama’s 50th Attorney General. He was appointed in 2017 and serves as the State’s chief law enforcement officer. He can be reached at 334-242-7300, and his office is located at 501 Washington Avenue, Montgomery.

Mark Tuggle (R) represents the 81st District covering Coosa, Chilton and Tallapoosa counties. He can be reached by phone at 256392-2006 or by email at tughd81@gmail.com. His office is located at 110 Calhoun Street, Suite 108, Alexander City.

Tom Whatley represents the 27th District covering Lee, Russell and Tallapoosa County. He was elected to the Alabama Senate on Nov. 2, 2010, and can be reached at 334-242-7865.

His office is located at 337 East Magnolia Drive, Auburn.

Clyde Chambliss Jr. represents Senate District 30, which includes portions of Elmore, Autauga, Chilton, Coosa and Tallapoosa counties.

He can be reached at 334-343-7883 or at clyde. chambliss@alsenate.gov

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

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.”

–Proverbs 11:3 Valley National Bank afforded us the opportunity to meet inside its facility Thursday to hear a political debate between two respected candidates for the State House Representative in District 81.

I am very appreciative of Mr. Jeremy Jeffcoat and Mr. Ed Oliver for taking time out to let the citizens know where they stand on issues and matters of concerns that will come up in the legislature. Mr. Jacob Meacham presented the candidates with some very well-rounded and serious questions in a professional

and unbiased manner.

This is probably one of the best political forums I have attended and thanks goes out to each person, company, organization, etc that put this event together.

May God bless each of you.

I am sure on Nov. 6, voters will go to their polling places and make a conscientious decision to choose our next State House Representative, District 81 and many other officials on the ballot.

Voting is very important and yes everyone’s vote matters.

Also attending forums such as this helps all us as voters to gain valuable insight and learn about candidates viewpoints and information regarding positions and qualifications needed to carry out duties as a potential representative.

After we vote as citizens, let’s not stop there. We must hold those we elect accountable. Also as citizens we must stay abreast of issues, attend functions when our elected officials hold public forums or town hall meetings.

Let’s work together to have a successful Alabama. We may not always agree with elected officials, however we can agree to disagree in a civil manner.

I believe Alabama is on its way to revival, renewal and a fresh start as citizens began to come together, work together, pray together and strive for a unified state.

Everyone can make it happen!

Evangelist Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City

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BUDGET MEETING: The Alexander City Board of Education

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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is holding its first public budget hearing at 5 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education office at 375 Lee Street.

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Vanessa Wilson, Josh Dunaway, Sara Smith, George Vernon, Tammy Spraggins, Michelle Tapley

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Tommy and Melanie Veazey, Rev. and Mrs. Bennie Peacock, Glenn and Donna McGee and Carole and Ova Fields celebrate their anniversaries today.

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The Alexander City Board of Education is holding its first public budget hearing at 5 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education office at 375 Lee Street in Alexander City.

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CHURCH REVIVAL: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual revival services August 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly.

The guest minister is Rev. Anthony Shealey of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Loachapoka. The pastor of New Adka Missionary Baptist is Edward Milner.

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CITY WIDE REVIVAL: The Alexander City Ministerial Association is sponsoring a city wide revival August 21 - 23 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 21 will be Pastor Alvin Williams at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.

Wednesday, August 22 will be Pastor Scott Railey at Campground United Methodist Church and Thursday, August 23 will be Pastor Rick Levell at Marshall Street Church of God. For more information contact Pastor Tony Harris at 256-794-2969.

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SPEAKER: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting Sean Dietrich.

FELLOWSHIP MEETING: Living Waters Tabernacle Church is hosting a fellowship meeting August 25 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 1348 Hillabee Street.

DANCE: The Mellow Valley Community Center in Cragford is hosting an ‘80s Dance August 25 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to dress in ‘80s attire, dance and sing the night away. There will be a photo booth, 50/50 raffle and concessions. There is a $5 cover charge for this family event. For more information visit www.mellowvalleycc.com.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday August 25. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Sunday, August 26

CHURCH HOMECOMING: River Road Baptist Church at 148 Dean Road is hosting a homecoming service Sunday, August 26 at 10 a.m. with Rebecca Futral and The Stones in concert. A love offering will be taken and a covered dish will be served at noon.

Dr. Albert Pike is pastor.

Monday, August 27

SPEECH AND HEARING CLINIC: The Auburn University Speech and Hearing Clinic is hosting a free speech and language screening Monday, August 27 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haley Center at Auburn University.

For more information call 334-8449600.

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CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: TheLake Martin Area United Way Campaign Kickoff will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. RSVP to 256-3293600 or admin@unitedwaylakemartin. org.

Agencies the United Way supports will have representatives there with displays talking about the roles they have in the community.

Wednesday, August 29

GRIEF RECOVERY: Radney Funeral Home and Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church are sponsoring a Grief Recovery Support Group starting Wednesday, August 29 at 6 p.m. on the Trinity Campus of the First United Methodist Church next to Russell Medical. This is a 13-week program. For more information call 256-234-2455.

Saturday, September 1

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

FAMILY REUNION: The Harry family reunion will be Sunday, Sept.

1 at the New Site Town Hall. Bring a covered dish.

Tuesday, September 4

USHER MEETING: Early Rose District Ushers will have a meeting 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 4 at the Early Rose District Center.

Saturday, September 8

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 and costs $6 a plate.

Sunday, September 9

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Equality United Methodist Church is hosting a homecoming celebration Sunday, September 9 at 10 a.m. with music by the Mike Lowery Trio and Rev. Leroy Shaw bringing the message. The church is located on Highway 259 in Equality.

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.

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.

Monday, September 17

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Susan Webb will be presenting “Noah Webster, America’s Forgotten Founding Father: More than the Dictionary” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

Monday, September 24

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Ruth Cook will be presenting “North Across the River: A Civil War Trail of Tears” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

Registration starts at 1 p.m. and membership is $20 a person or $30 per couple for each semester.

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.

Tuesday, October 2

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.

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.

Monday, October 22

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.

Sunday, October 29

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

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GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting August 29 and will be held on Wednesdays through November 14 from 6 p.m to 7:30 p.m. the seminar is sponsored Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

The group is designed to help rebuild your life after the loss of a spouse, child, family member or friend.

Weekly sessions are self-contained and open meaning a person can join at any time. It is not necessary to preregister.

For more information call 256-2342455 or 256-749-9354.

FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com.

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Applications can be picked up at: 101 S. Dubois Street Tallassee, AL 36078 Or contact Shatia Carr (334) 252-0025, Ext. 101 Email: Scarr@learning-tree.org

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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.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You might have a stunning insight about a person. Keep your impression to yourself for a while. Test it out through observation. You continue taking the lead on a project, though it might be more than you can handle. Eye a change. Tonight: In the limelight.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22 Defer to someone else, and stay open to his or her ideas. The unexpected piques your imagination.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Stay as centered as possible when dealing with a diÉ&#x2030;cult friend. This personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behavior could throw your plans oÉ&#x2C6;. Make sure that handling this type of issue really works for you. Make time to deal with this type of situation. Tonight: Express your relief.

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Tonight: Out and about.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Understand why someone is so touchy. Juggling your creativity when hitting an unbelievably confusing situation could take some extra energy. Dealing with this person takes talent, fortunately you have the skill set. Tonight: Play it light and easy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Understand what is happening with your Ă&#x201E;nances. You might need to go over your budget with care. Figure out your debts and your needs, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be happier in the long run. Ask a friend for help when you deal with the materialistic world.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your wisdom comes forward, and you gain the approval of many people. Do not be surprised by all the requests for help or feedback you receive. Remain conĂ&#x201E;dent, but listen carefully. You are likely to gain othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; respect. Tonight: Be the powerhouse you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Kick back and relax, if you can.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your playfulness emerges, despite the moodiness of others. The unexpected could upend your plans, though you might be happier about the change. Try not to allow an older friend to cast a shadow of negativity. Tonight: Kiss all seriousness goodbye.

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The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ® By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELD® By Jim Davis

BIG NATE® By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOP® By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLS® By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANIS® By Jimmy Johnson

LOLA® By Todd Clark

FRANK AND EARNEST® By Bob Thaves

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Real Estate Homes For Sale For Sale By Owner Two 2BR/1BA Homes on 6th Street near park 334-549-4951

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1951 Dobbs Road Alexander City, AL 35010 Friday, August 24th 1pm-6pm Saturday, August 25th 9am-4pm Sunday, August 26th 1pm-4pm Lots of Mid Century modern, leather sofa, and chairs, bedroom suites, many smalls. Nice clean home, smoke free

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

Call: 334-415-0682

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

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

Manufactured Homes For Rent 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.

Transportation Automobiles

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2015 Wildwood 24 foot camper

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For Sale 2005 Chrysler 300 Excellent conditions, 1 owner, well maintained and serviced, dark blue regspraggins@charter.net Call 256-794-5430 $4,800

PRICE REDUCED!!

For Sale: 2014 Nissan Altima S 2.5 4-door sedan. 83,150 miles. Excellent condition, well-maintained & serviced.

Adult driven, never smoked in.

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Asking $7,999, will consider best offer. Call 334-283-2827.

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Garage Sales 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

Family Yard Sale 1124 Coley Creek Road, Alex City Saturday August 25th 7am-???

Rain or Shine!!

Lots of Stuff Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition.

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Small house on Lake Martin 2BR/1BA Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap area $800/month + $800 deposit (256)212-3058

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Homes for Rent: Newsite: 3 bed, 2 bath $650/month Dadeville: 3 bed, 1 bath $600/month Call 256.825.2532 Selling your home?

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Quail Run Apartments 32 Quail Run Drive Tallassee, AL 36078 1BR/1BA $475 800 sq.ft.

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Caregiving 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 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 Sell your home in the classifieds call 256.277.4219.

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

Looking for a home?

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Council

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County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department to shuttle prisoners from the county jail in Dadeville to city court in Alexander City as needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be using their van,â&#x20AC;?

Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The use of the van will keep us from having to use multiple cars and trips to transport inmates.â&#x20AC;?

Council member Scott Hardy wants to get many people involved in moving Alexander City forward today by forming six committees filled with community members to help guide the city to prosperity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While having an outside view can provide insightful perspectives, I arrived at the conclusion no matter how many people we enlist to assist us in our reforming efforts, the only people who can truly initiate the necessary changes we desire, are the people and their elected representatives,â&#x20AC;? Hardy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We often discuss five-, 10- and 20-year plans but what about the plans of today and tomorrow?â&#x20AC;?

Hardy wants to hold a work session to create six committees on beautification, economic development, education and workforce development, entertainment and tourism, public safety and transparent government led by city

council members with representatives from community and business leaders, educators and citizens. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether intentionally or not, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve segmented nearly every substantial board or committee to a select few,â&#x20AC;?

Hardy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The only way we reach our capable heights is that we all must be involved in the process.â&#x20AC;?

Hardy said he wanted to invite Alexander Chamber of Commerce President Ed Collari to speak at the work session on the matter.

Council president Tommy Spraggins hopes the council will be able to hold a work session on the next budget by mid-September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been working hard on the budget,â&#x20AC;? Spraggins said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Finance director Sandy Stanbrough) has sent out to department heads their proposed budget to look over and is looking for feedback.â&#x20AC;?

Mayor Jim Nabors was pleased with the progress Stanbrough and others have made on the budget and second phase of the salary matrix study. Nabors was also pleased with city personnel at events over the last week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The city was host to a seating U.S. Senator Saturday,â&#x20AC;? Nabors said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our people did very well. (Doug Jonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;)

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staff said it was one of the better events they have had.â&#x20AC;?

Council members Bobby Tapley and Tim Funderburk were absent from the meeting.

The council also approved: â&#x20AC;˘ a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a lease agreement with the Community Action Committee of Chamber-Tallapoosa-Coosa for the Cooper Head Start Center at the Cooper Recreation Center. It is an in-kind donation of rent for about $30,000. â&#x20AC;˘ authorized the mayor to dispose of a surplus tractor and three trucks as surplus property. â&#x20AC;˘ the minutes from the Aug. 6 meeting. â&#x20AC;˘ a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a Home Energy Supplier Agreement with Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. â&#x20AC;˘ a request setting Sept. 28 for the annual homecoming parade. â&#x20AC;˘ a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a loan agreement with the National Museum of the United States Air Force through the static display loan program.

The next meeting of the Alexander City City Council is Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

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Sen. Doug Jones shakes hands and speaks with Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors Saturday morning at a town hall event. There were many area residents in attendance.

Jones Coley providing introductions for Jones.

“It is exciting to have a national representative here with us,” Coley said during his introduction.

During his hour and a half-long conversation with the crowd, Jones touched on a number of different issues facing Congress, including the Senate confirmation hearings on Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal budget, tariffs, some of the bills Jones has either introduced or co-sponsored and many other topics and questions submitted by members of the audience. However, he began by explaining the meaning behind a pillow shaped like a pair of lips he was carrying, as well as reading a couple of letters from local children who were in attendance.

The pillow came from a person who heckled Jones at a recent town hall meeting, throwing the pillow at him while encouraging the senator not to support Kavanaugh’s nomination. The letters were more positive, asking Jones to help change the world for the better and consider running for president.

“Changing the world, that’s exactly what we are trying to do,” Jones said after reading one of the letters. “I am honored to be your U.S. Senator.

I am here not as much to talk to you as I am to listen to you.

Things in Washington are not all as bad as it seems at times, but it is a little crazy up there.”

Explaining the confirmation process for Kavanaugh has dominated much of the discussion in the Senate, Jones said confirmation hearings are scheduled to begin Sept.

4, and even though he is not on the Judiciary Committee, Jones said he will be watching the proceedings via the Senate’s closed-circuit television system and will try to meet with Kavanaugh after the committee hearings.

“I am not happy that the nomination process is being reduced to a political campaign,” Jones said. “Both sides are guilty of this.”

Fiscally, the Congress has not yet passed its annual budget, a process Jones said both sides have used to send political messages to the opposition.

However, Jones also said he and Sen. Richard Shelby have been working to return the process to its regular order.

“All appropriation bills were out of committee by July 4,” Jones said. “This will be a bipartisan budget.”

Even though he has been in office only since Jan. 3, Jones said he has signed on as a cosponsor to approximately 100 bills, all but a small handful of which have been bipartisan pieces of legislation. He has also been a lead sponsor on nine other bills, including rural healthcare expansion, Medicaid expansion and the Civil Rights cold case bill, which gained the support of Texas Republican Ted Cruz.

“When I introduced this bill, Sen. Cruz was in the presiding chair,” Jones said after the town hall. “Usually, whichever senator is in the presiding chair, they may not always be paying attention, as they have their own work they

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may be looking at, but Sen. Cruz was paying close attention to what I was saying the entire time.”

Jones said he has been part of two bills to delay or halt tariffs on automobiles manufactured overseas and components needed to finish American-made vehicles.

When the United States engages in trade wars, other countries will retaliate, with consumers getting hurt the most in the process, according to Jones.

During the question and answer session, Young asked Jones what members of the public can do, other than by voting, to encourage public officials on both sides of the aisle to work together.

“It all starts during the election,” Jones said. “Get them to take a pledge on this. Demand candidates talk about the issues and don’t attach party to it.”

Hugo Perez with the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans asked if there was still a push at the federal level to privatize the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“Yes. I am not sure Secretary (of Veterans Affairs Robert) Wilkie likes the idea, though,” Jones responded. “I am not in favor of this.”

Jones added there are some changes that need to be made within the department, and to help reach this end, he has been a part of introducing a bill which will make the department more transparent and give veterans choices on where they can be treated.

After hearing from Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace, Jones said he supports expanding Medicaid in order to keep rural hospitals throughout Alabama open and operating.

“We missed an amazing opportunity for political reasons,” Jones said. “Medicaid is important to keep the doors open in rural areas. We need to take another look at it.”

Other questions included increasing mental health capabilities in public schools, reuniting families separated at the border and what Congress is doing regarding rent in government-owned housing.

As a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Jones said he was working with the rest of the committee to increase the opportunities for mental health counselors to be in public schools.

“I am all about keeping our borders secure and enforcing our immigration laws,” Jones said, “but we need to temper mercy with our justice.”

Jones said Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson has looked at trying to increase the rent in government housing, but Congress has been engaged in hearings to keep that from happening.

After the conversation was over, Jones shared his thoughts on what having town hall meetings like these means to him.

“I really enjoy these,” he said. “They are really helpful to me, letting me know what you all are thinking. It’s important that we continue to do this.”

Left, Judge Tom Young Jr. speaks with Doug Jones. Below left, Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace speaks with Jones about healthcare issues. Below, Jones greets supporters.

Bottom, Arlean Wyckoff asks Jones about rent for federal housing.

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

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

LUKE ROBINSON Columnist

It’s officially high school football week

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don’t know who is in charge of Hoover High School’s football schedule, but he may want to be posting his resume on Monster.com soon.

The Bucaneers’ first four games this year are against Pinson Valley, defending Class 6A champs led by Auburn commit Bo Nix; St. John’s of Washington D.C., which has an Alabama commit and a Michigan commit; Thompson with two ’Bama commits; and finally Hewitt-Trussville, which has four Alabama commits, an Auburn commit and an Arkansas commit.

Oh, and to end the year Hoover faces off against highly touted IMG Academy.

If Hoover goes undefeated this year, it may well have proven to be the best team in America.

Speaking of Thompson — and their ballyhooed quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa — it takes on James Clemens this Friday night in Cramton Bowl.

While Thompson is surely considered the favorite, James Clemens has a lot of talent in its own right, led by quarterback and Vanderbilt commit Jamil Muhammad.

Shameless plug: Jeremy Jeffcoat and I will have the call for the AHSAA Radio Network beginning at 7 p.m. Friday.

Over on the college football field, sharing information about Alabama’s scrimmage last Saturday was riskier than using a thermometer bought from a yard sale, but some tidbits have been floating around.

For example, true freshman Jaylen Waddle apparently dazzled the crowd. It’s hard to fathom an inexperienced receiver taking reps from the corps ’Bama trots on the field now, but Waddle just may do it.

The battle to first team AllSEC quarterback this year is going to be sick. Jarrett Stidham and Drew Lock and Tua Tagovailoa (or Jalen Hurts) and Nick Fitzgerald and Jacob Bentley have all been discussed on sports shows recently. But why no love for UGA’s Jake Fromm? For a guy who led his squad to an SEC title and the national championship game, Fromm seems overlooked.

One the other side of the spectrum, LSU is down to two scholarship quarterbacks after a couple decided to transfer last week. Oh, and neither of the remaining two are all that experienced. Good luck, Coach Orgeron.

Just to reiterate, my College Football Playoff Final Four is Wisconsin, Alabama, Washington and Clemson.

The only possible change to that group would be — gulp — Alabama. With the Tide’s latest season-ending injury to linebacker Chris Allen, I wonder if the defense is deep enough to take on the rigors of SEC life. Luckily, UA’s schedule isn’t as difficult as in years past.

The slate may favor Alabama in 2018, but the Tide’s lineup in 2020 is tougher than a $2 steak. Southern Cal and Georgia join the usual suspects that year.

I know, I know… That’s a long way off…

Lastly, good luck to our Lake Martin area high school teams this week.

Luke Robinson is a regular columnist and contributor to Lake Martin Living and BMetro.

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GOLD IS A ’BAMA GEM Eli Gold speaks at Lake Martin club fall meeting

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Eli Gold is used to being in the spotlight. He is, after all, “the voice” of one of the most storied college football programs in history.

So, it seemed natural when Gold took the stage at the Willow Point Golf & Country Club for the Lake Martin ’Bama Club’s fall event. Gold, who is the radio broadcaster for the University of Alabama football team, told stories, laughed with the crowd and talked about the Crimson Tide for more than hour, and his stories never got old for the crowd.

Gold began his speech by talking about how Lake Martin ’Bama Club President Nancy Hodges got him to come down to Alexander City for the event. He claimed she first asked if he believed in the Constitution, then said he must believe in free speech because he is a broadcaster.

Gold agreed he did believe in free speech, then Hodges said, “Good, ’cause I need you to come down to Alabama to do a free speech for our club,” Gold told the room full of laughing attendees.

During his story-telling, Gold also talked about his new team of broadcasters, which include Rashad Johnson, a former Tide and NFL player, and John Parker Wilson.

Wilson is replacing Chris Stewart as the color announcer; Stewart suffered a stroke earlier this summer but will continue as part of Gold’s team as the broadcast host.

Johnson will be the sideline reporter.

“What we’re doing is going to be very interesting because when that first snap of the first game against Louisville takes place, that’ll be the first play that John Parker Wilson or Rashad have ever worked on a broadcast,” Gold said.

“Both men have been on

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Above: Lake Martin ’Bama Club members gather at Willow Point Golf & Country Club.

many talk shows. They’ve guested and hosted talk shows, but they’ve never been on a game broadcast. It’s a whole different animal.”

Gold also addressed the elephant that’s in every room full of Alabama football fans these days — who is going to be the Tide’s quarterback this season?

In Gold’s style of the night, he answered with a joke.

“I went and saw coach (Nick Saban) before I left to go to Chicago, and I said, “All these clubs are asking me, what can I tell them?’” Gold said. “He said, ‘I’ll get back to you.’ So he gets back to me and says, ‘All right, wait til you get back to the state of Alabama and then you can tell them the truth.’ So, the truth is, the coach has decided that I am going to be the starting quarterback. Thank you very much for your support.”

On a more serious note, Gold did say honestly he thought Saban likely hasn’t made a decision between Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa.

Eli Gold But if the decision must be up to anyone, Gold said he thought Saban was the best man for the job.

“That’s the kind of decision that the coach will have to make, and that’s the reason the coach is who is he is and why he is the coach,” Gold said. “Folks, the man is the

most remarkable coach, the most remarkable human being and the most remarkable football mind you have ever encountered in your life.

I’m telling you, I have never been around a man who is so focused, who is so intense and who is so intent on getting the job done correctly.”

Kristi Hanna takes Lakewinds to host birdies & bass tourney over as Wildcats cross country coach STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

For the second time, Kristi Hanna has been named the head cross country coach at Benjamin Russell. This is her second stint at the helm after coaching until 2012.

She was a volunteer coach until 2012, when her daughter Savanah graduated from BRHS. “She was a distance runner and actually had a scholarship to Point University, so I learned through coaching her,” Hanna said.

Hanna is taking over for coach Lee Wagoner, who wanted to put more of his focus on coaching girls soccer. Hanna also helped with the middle school track program this year.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing how our seniors perform and just see how well they do,” Hanna said. “They’re both very dedicated and motivated, and they’re both good kids.”

Lance Cunigan and Ashley Walker are the two seniors for Benjamin Russell this year, and they are model student-athletes for Hanna, who said cross country takes a lot of self motivation.

“The students pretty much have to be very highly motivated on their own,” Hanna said. “Cross country is distance running, so they have to be committed to running every day. For practice, we do two days of speed workouts then three days of distance running.”

Benjamin Russell’s cross country season officially kicks off Sept. 1 at Oxford.

Lakewinds Golf Club in Alexander City will be hosting a birdies & bass tournament to raise money for Beau McCary, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

The birdies & bass tournament will be a twoperson tournament on Saturday, and it’ll include a nine-hole, two-person scramble as well as a bass fishing tournament. There is a 3 p.m. shotgun start.

The cost is $80 per team, and prizes will be

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For more information or to register, contact Lakewinds at 256-8259860.

BASEBALL Baseball league coming soon at CACC

Central Alabama Community College baseball coach Larry Thomas will be hosting a fall baseball league beginning in September.

During league competition, players will learn baseball fundamentals; learn the

game from a professional perspective; and learn aspects of the game, including base running, fielding, hitting, pitching and game strategy.

Games will be played every Tuesday and Thursday from Sept. 13 to Oct. 23 with games at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each night. The league is open to players from eighth through 12th grade and will be hosted at CACC’s baseball field.

Cost is $125.

For more information, contact Thomas at 251533-4059.

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