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Storage unit thefts back on the rise

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

It seems every few months there are a rash of thefts at storage units.

Over the last few weeks, the Alexander City Police Department has been taking more reports of break-ins where area residents’ hidden treasure has been stolen. “We are having a peak in break-ins in storage units right now,� Police Chief

Jay Turner said. “There does not seem to be a reason for them.�

Turner said the storage unit thefts are not necessarily associated with other burglaries in the area. “The person or persons responsible could be doing them all,� he said. “But it is not always the case. The person responsible for the last rash of storage unit break-ins was from St. Clair County.�

Turner explained some of the storage

unit thefts are crimes of convenience. “They see them driving down the road,� he said. “They just drive up and do their thing.�

The current rash of incidents has been at units with varying security measures. “Some are just out there,� Turner said. “Others have systems in place to either deter or capture incidents on video.�

Turner said residents should check on their storage units, but should go one step further to help law enforcement

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return items to their rightful owner if they are recovered following a burglary. “Please know what you have stored,�

Turner said. “Take an inventory with serial numbers if possible. Take pictures of your things. We have a warehouse filling up with items that can’t be reunited with the rightful owners.�

If property owners find their unit has been burglarized, they are asked to leave things as they are and call the Alexander City Police Department at 256-234-3421.

Volunteers help hold a Hog Island boa constrictor, native to parts of Central America during Wednesday morning’s show at Mamie’s Place.

Howell advances to November in Coosa County sheriff’s race

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The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is looking into a cruelty to animal complaint after a cat was found dead in a mailbox.

Deputies were called to Goodwater Road Tuesday where a cat was found dead in a mailbox. The animal died of apparent heat exhaustion while See CAT • Page 3

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Lifetime Coosa County resident Michael Howell is headed to the general election after getting the nod for the Republican nominee for sheriff.

Howell garnered 63.7 percent of the ballots in Tuesday’s election Howell defeating Eddie Burke and is proud of the efforts of his fellow Coosa County residents. “By grace alone were we able to obtain favor with the citizens of this county,�

Howell said. “Words cannot describe the humble feelings of gratitude and appreciation I and my family are experiencing at this moment.

Coosa County has always been our home and always will be.

We look forward to serving the residents in this county and are excited for the future of Coosa County and the sheriff’s office.�

Howell will see opposition from independent Corey Shaw for sheriff in the Nov. 6 general election and asks for See ELECTION • Page 3

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The Amazon milk frog was one of the animals showcased Wednesday.

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A fairly sizable crowd of children and parents was present at Mamie’s Place Children’s Library Wednesday morning for “Born to be Wild: Rock’n Animals,� one of

the latest shows put on by the Animal Tales organization. “We average two programs a day, every day during the months of June and July,�

Animal Tales’ Vicky Arvelo said. “I enjoy getting to be a part of these programs.�

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County school board gets latest graduation rates Schools closing the gap but work still to be done

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Tallapoosa County School Superintendent Joe Windle announced the latest graduation rates had arrived for all three high schools in the county at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education. He also reported the percent of students classified as college and career ready by the Alabama Department of Education and the gap between these two See GRADUATION • Page 3

City workers correct safety issue on North Central “The walls were starting to cave in and the sidewalk was beginning to fall,� he The Alexander City said. “It was a safety issue.�

Street Department closed While removing material a portion of North Central to create a workspace and Avenue Wednesday mornmake room to build a new ing to bring in a crane to culvert crews discovered help with a culvert repair. the culvert was in two parts. “Our crews discovered One was made from rock an issue with a sidewalk and gravel and another was on North Central Avenue from brick. about two weeks ago,�

Instead of forming a Street Superintendent Mitch new bottom, walls and top Kendrick said. “It took a and pouring concrete that little while to line everycould take days of work, thing up.�

Kendrick worked to find Kendrick said street two box culverts. Each one crews discovered the issue weighed 21,000 pounds creas a sidewalk across the old ating another issue. culvert was leaning to one See SAFETY • Page 3 side.

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I have decided to start dating again. I want to meet someone and hopefully feel loved. I joined a dating website, but the men on it look disturbed and creepy. I have no friends, and I feel like I’m dying. I’m 57. Where are all the good men? I am at a loss.

My boss told me I should consider dating women since I have had no luck meeting men. She is pushing me into meeting her lesbian friend.

Her friend was in an abusive marriage, and her husband is no longer in her life. Abby, I’m shocked that she would even suggest it.

I’m considering quitting my job because it’s awkward being around my boss.

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with other co-workers until I told her to stop bringing up the subject. Even though she has curbed her tongue, the fact still remains that my co-workers know she wanted to match me with a woman. I cringe working around her and want to crawl under a rock. Please help. -LONGING TO BE LOVED DEAR LONGING: It’s time to join some different dating sites and enlarge your pool of dating prospects. However, when you do, keep in mind that your marital history may have negatively affected your judgment about men.

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Over the years, he always emailed us his travel plans along with flight information.

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ack a few years, Ron after having ruptured discs in his lower back, hired a man to help us with some heavy yard work.

He told us no weather was too hot nor too cold for him to work.

Said he was trustworthy since he was some kind of maintenance worker with keys to the Rockford Courthouse.

As it turns out, he was not worth a toot! He didn’t show up as promised. He hadn’t paid child support and lied to us for a loan.

We were quite burned by that time from all sorts of workers that had done work keeping our very old house from going under.

There are some very good people, just hidden sometimes.

Hooray, We have found a superman helping us now. He is a veteran having served in Iraq and Afghanistan and has done a splendid job to make our grounds look like folks care that live here.

Now I must clean out on the inside, and get to some painting upgraded.

Congratulations and well wishes to Johnny and Janice Moses as they celebrate 19 years of marriage on July 23rd.

The Chit-Chatters ladies luncheon group invite you to join them for the luncheon meeting Thursday, July 26 at G’s Kountry Kitchen on Laurel

the now huge sink hole repaired at the parking lot of ‘Nixburg ROSIE House’ although it wasn’t MORGAN really in his district, it is Unzel Kelley’s. I hope the job doesn’t Columnist get lost in forgotten promises and newly elected persons with other ideas. The sinkhole grows in size and the asphalt on top is just Street in Alexander City across caving into the huge underground from the cemetery. You will get a warm welcome and can join in drain dug out way back in the 1940s. It should have been the chatter, while enjoying the good home-cooked meals. We get deeper and not right at the top of the road. cooking like your Grandmother.

Over the years with heavy This past week has been so rains not draining, grates filling very hot. It is more like south Texas but without the breeze they up with trash and pine straw, big trucks running off the marked get for cooling down. So, try to road’s edge and so much wear stay inside during the extra hot from traffic on the topside, the part of the day and remember to sink hole is now at a dangerous refresh the animals water dishes size, one could get lost in it. often even adding ice.

I leave you with this nice Sympathies to the Jimmy thought, “Don’t be afraid to go and Chris Wilson families in out on a limb, that’s where the the loss of their sister July 9. fruit is.” “Life is filled with Charlene Wilson Gross, 60, of many gifts, you just unwrap the Wetumpka passed away after ribbons.” a long extended illness. The Write someone a letter or a funeral service was led by Rev. small note. You will make their David Jones at the Equality day.

United Methodist Church on Until next week, keep smiling.

July 12th. According to Mary Rosie Frances Garner, it was a beautiful celebration of life.

Morgan is a community During voting back in June at the Methodist Church for the first columnist for The Outlook. She is time, Ron talked a while with our a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of Commissioner Paul Perrett who the Equality and Nixbug areas. said he would look into getting

Ongoing Events FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1.

There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor.

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City.

Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance.

RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the

Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every second and fourth Sunday at 5 p.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group.

Call 256-786-1685 for more information.

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That said, if I ever heard about creating a hostile work environment, what your boss did is a textbook example and should have been discussed with HR. “Joking” about an employee’s sexuality is considered to be both discriminatory and a form of sexual harassment. Her behavior was beyond the pale, and you should start looking for another job.

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Victory Temple Holiness Church in Dadeville is hosting a women’s meeting the first Sunday of every month.

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WOMAN MEETING: Victory Temple Holiness Church hosts a women’s meeting every first Sunday at 237 Aster St. in Dadeville.

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OFFICE CAREERS: The Office Careers Technology program is funded by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and was created to help dislocated workers learn new employable skills.

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COMPUTER LAB: The new and improved computer lab at Cooper Community Center is now open to the community Monday thru Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.

LaBrawnski Salter is the new lab facilitator. You can check email, browse the internet, build a resume, complete a project or homework, research, job search and some social media.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Celebrate Recovery is a Christcentered ministry designed to help hurting people. It is made up of regular folks who are on a journey toward wholeness; seeking recovery from life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Monday at Vertical Point Church, 860 Airport Drive, Alex City. We begin with dinner at 5:45, followed by large group at 6:15 & small groups at 7:15. Childcare is provided. Everyone is welcome. For more info, call Mike at 256-496-4664.

CCTS ALUMNI MEETING: The Coosa County Train School and J.D. Thompson alumni association hold monthly meetings the third Saturday of each month.

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continued support.

“I look forward to working with each and every one of you to bring home a victory,” Howell said. “I am asking for your prayers, your support and your vote in the upcoming election for Sheriff of Coosa County.

Thank you and may God bless you.”

A low voter turnout may have affected the results in the Alabama State House District 81 Republican race.

Only 15 percent of registered Tallapoosa County voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s race As expected, Dadeville’s Ed Oliver did well in the southern part of Tallapoosa County Tuesday taking large leads in boxes south of the Tallapoosa River. While Martin nudged out wins in boxes in the Alexander City area, these wins did not garner enough votes for a win.

Oliver carried boxes around the Dadeville side of the lake in 2-to-1 margins.

Oliver bested Martin, 194 - 104 in Jacksons Gap, 170 - 91 in Reeltown, 64 - 23 in Sardis 164 - 103 in Union, 313 - 106 in Paces Point,

178 - 40 in Dadeville and 225 - 92 in Manoy Creek.

The traditionally large boxes at the Alexander City Armory and the Alexander City Fire Department Station 2 turned in low numbers.

Martin carried both boxes but Oliver did a good job in splitting the vote. At the Armory Martin garnered 134 votes to Oliver’s 89 and at Station 2, Martin received 127 votes to Oliver’s 108 votes.

Martin was surprised at the numbers from one Alexander City polling place.

“Cooper Rec only had 5 percent turnout,” Martin said.

Oliver carried the box, 19 votes to Martin’s 15.

The only boxes Martin carried in a significant amount were Hackneyville and Pearson Chapel.

Martin carried Hackneyville what he considers his home box 116 - 85 and Pearson Chapel 45 - 13.

Oliver will face Democrat Jeremy Jeffcoat in November’s general election.

Alexander City Public Work crews position a pre-poured culvert to replace one that was washing out on North Central Avenue.

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“They were too heavy for our excavator,” Kendrick said. “We had to rent a crane.”

Using the modular construction made the project easier, faster and requiring less labor.

Kendrick said there is still work to be done over the next few days to finish the culvert.

“We will reinstall the sidewalk,” he said.

“There will be a new hand rail too.”

The culvert is not the only project the street

department has going on.

Crews with the department have been working to get rid of “the rollercoaster” on Airport Boulevard.

“We will be back out there tomorrow (Thursday),” Kendrick said. “The asphalt contractor is finishing and we will be putting out shoulder material. This way, hopefully, automobiles will not mess up the edge of the roadway.”

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in the mailbox.

It is believed the animal could have been placed in the confined area as early as Saturday and was found Tuesday.

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident and is requesting

anyone with information to call the department at 256-825-4264 or the Secret Witness number at 256-827-2035 for those who wish to remain anonymous. Those with information may also call Central Alabama Crime Stoppers with a possible reward for information at 334-215-7887.

Graduation numbers.

Since the previous numbers were released last summer, the Tallapoosa County School system’s numbers have improved, with the gap between graduation rate and students considered college and career ready shrinking at all three schools. As a system, the graduation rate is 90 percent, while only 69 percent are considered college and career ready.

While this still represents a 21 percent gap, the difference narrowed 7 percent from last year to this year. It also shows the county schools are virtually on par with the state averages of 89 percent graduation rate and 71 percent college and career ready.

Windle also provided a school-by-school breakdown to better understand the numbers. Graduation rates at Horseshoe Bend and Reeltown were identical at 93 percent, while Dadeville had an 87 percent graduation rate. The college and career readiness numbers were more varied, with Reeltown having 81 percent of seniors classified as such, Horseshoe Bend coming in at 66 percent and Dadeville only having 62 percent deemed college and career ready. While these numbers mean gaps of 12 percent at Reeltown, 25 percent at Dadeville and 27 percent at Horseshoe Bend, the difference has slowly but steadily been shrinking.

“I expect us to continue to close that gap,” Windle said.

Kathy Ledbetter, the director of instruction and federal programs, presented the board with an Educator Effectiveness Plan required by the Alabama Department of Education.

Representatives from across the school system worked together for approximately four

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months on the plan, which measures teachers on several different criteria, not just evaluating them from classroom observations. Ledbetter said the plan has been approved by the state and now only requires approval from the county board to go into effect.

In order to better analyze the plan, the board passed a motion to table the plan until the next board meeting.

Windle was proud to announce the county schools’ summer feeding program had concluded, with meals being served at all three schools, as well as the Dadeville site providing meals to be transported to Camp Hill. With 11,303 meals served during the month of June across the four locations, Windle said this was the highest number of children and adults served in the last three years.

“This was a huge success and is something the board can be very proud

of,” Windle said.

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education also handled the following items: • Minutes from the June 11 and June 28 meetings were approved.

• The board received another reading of the most recent audit report.

The report found no major discrepancies, but a few small items the board developed a corrective action plan to fix.

• The monthly financial report for June was passed.

• A motion to pay the June bills passed.

• A revision to the county schools’ pay matrix was adopted in order to take into account the 2.5 percent pay raise recently approved by the state legislature.

• The board approved a motion to spend up to $100,000 on upgrading the security camera systems at Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville Elementary School.

• A bid from S&S

Termite and Pest Control, totaling $2,400 to handle pest issues in the county school lunchrooms, was approved.

• The board approved the retirement of Horseshoe Bend custodian Kenneth Gamble, the resignations of Dadeville Elementary School teacher Misty Wilson and bus driver Terry Harris and the transfer of Dadeville Elementary School principal Dr. Chris Dark to the position of coordinator of the online learning and alternative programs.

The board also approved hiring Tayna Barrett as an elementary teacher at Horseshoe Bend, Tiana Butler as a SIMS opera-

tor at Reeltown High School, Trey Chambers as an ISS paraprofessional at Reeltown Elementary School and Jill Childers as an adaptive PE and SPED aide at Dadeville Elementary School.

• Board member Betty Carol Graham asked if anyone in the central office was overseeing club policies at the county schools and if these policies and bylaws were standardized across the board. Windle said there was not an individual who does that, and that some can be standardized, but some cannot. Moving forward, Windle said the board

can start looking and finding ways to standardize those that can be.

• Windle reminded the board the county schools’ institute would be Thursday, Aug. 2 at 9 a.m. at the auditorium at Dadeville High School.

“The focus this year will be on safety,” Windle said.

The Tallapoosa County Board of Education will be holding a special called meeting on Friday, July 27 at 11:30 a.m., while the next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, Aug. 13 beginning at 5 p.m. in the board room of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education building.

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uesday, local voters went to the polls to decide between the last few candidates standing in state and local runoff races. Ed Oliver defeated Terry Martin for the right to go up against Jeremy Jeffcoat in November for the 81st district of the Alabama House of Representatives, while incumbent Pebblin Warren topped Johnny Ford for House 82. Will Ainsworth beat out Twinkle Cavanaugh for Lieutenant Governor and Steve Marshall bested Troy King in the race for Attorney General.

While the slate of candidates for November have been finalized and the primary season has given way to the general election cycle, one thing sticks out from Tuesday’s runoff: voter turnout.

While it is understandable turnout would be lower in a runoff race in a midterm year without an overwhelming number of major positions still up in the air, 16.43 percent of Tallapoosa County voters going to the polls is still a tough pill to swallow.

Having circumstances come up and being unable to get to the polls as a result is one thing, but plain and simple apathy is another. Some voters may live in a district where their party didn’t have a runoff, and therefore did not have anything to vote on or would not have been able to vote without violating the new crossover law. That is understandable, but when a voter chooses not to get out and cast a ballot in any election, that is problematic.

Voting in the United States is a basic freedom available for all adults who register, paid for by those who have served in the armed forces for more than 240 years.

With a myriad of issues on the table facing Alabamians in the upcoming legislative cycle, picking the right representative is just as important, if not more so, than ever before. Voting is one of the simplest ways to express your sentiments on which direction the government should take by electing those who best fit your ideology.

By not voting, you leave the task of picking those who will make the big decisions up to others, people who may not share your beliefs and elect someone you may not like.

Remember, voting is a right nobody should take for granted, no matter how big or small the election may be. Also, as the old saying goes, if you do not go and vote, you cannot complain about who may be elected.

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Our intelligence agencies, and now our Senate Intelligence Committee as well as Republican and Democratic House Intelligence members have found solid evidence that Russia hacked our 2016 election, and is actively seeking to manipulate this upcoming election and future elections.

And yes, it will come to hurt you, whether you believe that it’s happening or not.

You now know about the indictments against a number of Russians for their role in the hacking during the 2016 election. Regardless of your political party, you should also know that many people trust our investigators and intelligence community. Today, a Gallup poll revealed that only 6 percent see Russia as an ally, and another 25 percent see the country as at least friendly, if not an ally.

But a strong majority isn’t being duped by the propaganda, as 37 percent see the country as unfriendly, with another 29 percent viewing the country as an enemy, the highest numbers since the 1990s when Communism in Russia suffered a stinging defeat.

Compare these numbers with 12 years ago, when 18 percent saw Putin’s country as an ally, and 55 percent saw the country as friendly (73% had a positive impression), while only 16 percent saw the country as unfriendly, and 4 percent saw Putin as an enemy (20% had a negative impression). We used to be a lot more trusting back then.

“Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.”

– Georg Wilhelm Friedrich

JOHN TURES Columnist But as you can see, there are still about 30 percent who just don’t see it. And no, they’re not just conservatives. You can also see some on the left, who swing hard socialist, who think Eric Snowden and Chelsea Manning are heroes, who hate Democrat centrists almost as much as some on the extreme conservative side can’t stand mainstream conservatives and GOP moderates. These groups don’t mind Putin’s hackers, thinking the Russian leader will help them win. Russia could just as easily dump Trump for some progressive who is more politically savvy who will do their business and will have better poll numbers. There’s no loyalty among totalitarians, as we learned after World War II, and how the USSR repaid our aid with Cold War conflict.

So here are a few ways Putin and his Russian hackers are poised to personally hurt you, whether you believe they are a threat or not.

According to Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence and former GOP Senator from Indiana, our country is facing danger signs along the lines of 9/11 when it comes to cyber threats. “Russia has been the most aggressive foreign actor, no question” the conservative

said. He finds Russians and other communists (China, North Korea) are targeting “federal government agencies, the military, state and local governments, business and academia.” The Russians are going after our defense contractors, getting their hands on drone codes. Even if you don’t think manipulating our democracy is a big deal, protecting our national security does matter.

We know that Russians disseminate social media ads designed to spread fake news to whip Americans into a political frenzy, posting Facebook ads that were used to manipulate groups into flash mob actions in places like Baltimore where riots took place. That should concern you.

But I sense some of you could care less, as long as none of this happens outside your front door. Then you should know this. Russian hackers have stolen millions from accounts across America, as NBC News reports, with more to come in the next few weeks. If you think you’re so secure, are you sure your bank is, and that your savings won’t disappear? You can believe all you want, but when your assets disappear, it’ll be too late to recognize the danger.

John A. Tures is a professor of political science at LaGrange College in LaGrange, Georgia.

He can be reached at jtures@ lagrange.edu. His Twitter account is JohnTures2.

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Scott Hardy represents District 3. His phone number is 256-4962450. His address is 549 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Parks and Recreation committee.

Eric Brown represents District 4. His phone number is 256-3972011. His address is 1421 Parrish Drive, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of the Public Works committee.

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Like or dislike President Trump, his sharp rhetoric isn’t helping matters.”

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“Maybe so, but a president has the power to set the tone, and the tone President Trump is setting is getting people fired up.

Other political leaders are also stepping over the line. But the truth is civil discourse has been on the decline for years.”

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Top, after Wednesday’s show, the children in attendance were welcome to pet and hold the boa constrictor and any other animals if they so chose to. Far left, a volunteer carries around a Madagascar hissing cockroach so others could get a closer look. Vicky Arvelo showed off a four-month old gray wolf, above, a creature native to parts of the United States and Canada. Above left, Arvelo demonstrates how she and others have helped train the red-crested turaco to fly, using their hands as ‘stairs’ to have the bird use its wings to ‘climb’ up. Left, native to Central and South America, the four-eyed opossum uses its tail to help it climb and hang on to things like tree branches. This kind of opossum is also immune to snake venom and will fight back against attackers, unlike opossums native to the United States.

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Animals Arvelo said Animal Tales is currently running two programs for the summer. In addition to the “Rock’n Animals” show, the group is also doing a “Reptiles Rock” program, dedicated to demonstrating the difference between reptiles and amphibians.

“We ride on with the library program theme every summer,” Arvelo said. “This show, we focused on animals who make sounds and use these sounds in a number of different ways.”

Wednesday morning’s show began with an Amazon milk frog, sometimes called the “gymnast of the forest.”

Living in the trees of the Amazon rainforest in South America, the frog uses its sounds to attract other milk frogs to it, while it lays its eggs in rainwater collected in flowers blooming on the trees. The milk frog gets its name due to a poisonous liquid that looks like milk it secretes when being threatened by a predator.

After the Amazon milk frog was shown off to the children, Arvelo paraded a four-eyed opossum in front of the audience. A resident of Central and South America, it uses its tail as a way to help

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hang on to objects and is immune to snake venom.

A marsupial like the opossums found in the United States, the foureyed opossum behaves somewhat differently from their American cousins. Two light brown spots above the opossom’s eyes serve as a deterrent to potential predators, who might think it is being carefully watched.

“The American opossum will play dead when attacked,” Arvelo said. “The four-eyed opossum will fight back against attackers.”

Bringing back a creature that was part of the “Creepy Critters” show in October, Arvelo next showcased a pair of Madagascar

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These insects are one of the largest breeds of cockroaches, cannot fly and eat decaying plant and animal matter to keep the local ecosystem clean.

The only flying creature taking part in Wednesday’s show, a red-crested turaco was the next animal to be presented. Sometimes referred to as the “go-away bird,” the redcrested turaco is native to Africa and, while its plumage starts off as darker colors, its colors

become brighter as it ages.

“It is called the ‘go-away bird’ because its call sounds like it’s saying, ‘go away,’” Arvelo said. “It acts like an alarm system for other animals in nature.”

Found primarily in areas of Central America, the Hog Island boa constrictor acts like other constrictor snakes in that it squeezes and then swallows its prey, rather than injecting prey with venom. The constrictor smells out food with its

tongue, “hears” by feeling vibrations through the ground and can unhinge its jaw to consume its food.

Rounding out another thrilling show, Arvelo showed the children a baby gray wolf. Native to parts of the northern United States and Canada, the gray wolf can run at speeds of up to 40 mph and can be twice as strong as a German Shepherd dog.

Once the show was over, Arvelo allowed the children to come forward

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and get another close-up look at the animals she brought with her. Many of the children took turns petting and holding the boa constrictor, while a few others also wanted to have a chance to hold one of the cockroaches.

“The best way to teach children and adults is to show them,” Arvelo said.

“By having up close and personal experiences with these animals, they might realize how important the environment is and they will be nicer to the planet as a result.”

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SENIORX: Deborah Jones, SeniorRx coordinator will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help seniors determine if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

TOUCH-A-TRUCK: First Baptist Church of Alexander City Daycare is holding a touch-a-truck event 9 a.m.

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Please join members of the community, in association with Clean Community Partnership, to help clean up the streets of Alexander City on July 21. Meet in Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. Contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com for more information.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting vacation Bible school July 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 50 County Road 87, Kellyton.

Rev. Michael Strong is pastor of Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church.

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CITY CLEANUP: Please join members of the community, in association with Clean Community Partnership, to help clean up the streets of Alexander City on July 21. Meet in Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. for supplies and assignments. Contact Jacob Meacham at jacob.meacham@alexandercitychamber.com for more information.

COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY: Beacon of Joy Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a community health day Saturday, July 21 from noon to 3:30 p.m.

There will be free health screenings, gospel entertainment, Back 2 School supplies and science, arts and crafts activities with healthy snacks as long as supplies last.

Beacon of Joy is located at 369 Scott Road.

For more information call 256-7869711.

TRADE DAY: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends Monthly Trade Day in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be held on July 21 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP: Seleeta Baptist Church is hosting a conflict resolution workshop Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The workshop will cover identify your anger warning signs, develop healthy ways to manage difficult feelings and learn how to respond to situations that may or may not be out of your control.

The workshop is for everyone of all ages and presenters include licensed counselors and law enforcement.

For those planning to attend, please call Min. Reginald Harkins or LaCheryl Harkins at 334-991-2050. Lunch will be served.

Sunday, July 22

VBS CLOSING CEREMONY: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a VBS closing ceremony at 5 p.m. with a program presented by the children of activities, games and music they enjoyed during the recent VBS program.

Rev. Wayne Hicks is pastor.

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MEETING: The Lake Martin Area Industrial Development Authority will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. in the Board Room of the Betty Carol Graham Technology center on the Alexander City campus of Central Alabama Community College.

For agenda details, please contact Denise Walls at dwalls@lakemartineda. com.

MINISTERIAL MEETING: The July meeting of the Alexander City Area Ministerial Association will be Monday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Westend Church.

July 23-26

ASTHMA CAMP: The Auburn University School of Nursing is holding

the first Asthma Camp Eagle (ACE) in partnership with the Morris family and Children’s Harbor from July 23-26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Martin.

The camp is for children 7-12 years old. Most of the campers will be from Tallapoosa County.

The camp is free and parents of possible campers are asked to contact Linda Gibson-Young at gibsolm@ auburn.edu. or call at 334-844-5601.

Friday, July 27

CONCERT: Peggy Shores will be performing Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the Equality Performing Arts Center (EPAC). Shores plays piano pieces from several genres including: oldies, southern gospel, movie and show tunes, and sacred arrangements.

Joining Shores for the second half of the show is Gary Taunton.

EPAC is on Highway 9 in Equality and doors open at 6:30 p.m. No admission is charges but donations are welcomed. Bring your favorite appetizer.

For more information contact Wayne Glenn at 334-320-6326.

Saturday, July 28

FAMILY REUNION: The MahanYates-Jarvis Family Reunion will be July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rocky Creek Fellowship Hall. Bring covered dishes and enjoy the fellowship and food.

FISH FRY: The Weogufka Center is hosting a fish fry July 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the lunchroom. Tickets are $10 at the door and the plate includes fish, fries, cole slaw, baked beans, hush puppies and tea or water.

Tommy Brown will be in concert in the amphitheater at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. Donations to the Weogufka Center are tax deductible.

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, July 28. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Sunday, July 29

OPEN HOUSE: Living Word Eclectic is hosting an open house July 29 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and learn about the church, facility and programs offered. The message will be delivered by Rev. Stan Davidson.

The church is located at 1826 Kowaliga Road. Call 334-399-1486 for more information.

FIFTH SUNDAY SINGING: Hillabee Baptist Church is hosting a fifth Sunday singing July 29 at 6 p.m. The special music will be a Sacred Harp with a special guest choir.

Thursday, August 2

AUBURN CLUB: Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl will be at the annual meeting of the Lake Martin Auburn Club at Willow Point Country Club, Thursday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It is $40 a person. Sponsorships are available at $500 and includes four tickets and special meet and greet with Coach Pearl.

Food and beverages will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

To sign up just go to www. lakemartinauburclub.com and pay online.

August 3-4

CONFERENCE: The Mt. Vernon Theatre in Tallassee is hosting the LIFT Ministries Women’s Conference “Restoration” August 3-4. Tajuan McCarty will be the special guest

speaker and there will be worship, fellowship and communing together in the name of Jesus.

Tickets are currently available at liftministriesal.com/shop for $50 each and include seats for the two-day event, a T-shirt, notebook, movie, night of worship, light breakfast, refreshments and a catered lunch.

Friday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event beginning at 6 p.m. and movie following at 8 p.m. Saturday, doors open at 9 a.m. with coffee and donuts provided, the event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a worship rally to follow.

Vendors may also purchase a ticket online for $70, which includes a general admission ticket as well as the vendor fee.

Vendors may have tables set up for both days until the end of the night of worship.

For more information, contact LiftMinistriesal@gmail.com

Saturday, August 4

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO: GAP Fellowship Church is coordinating the 18th Annual Back to School Expo Saturday, August 4 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. There will be free school supplies, free back packs, pizza and drinks.

All students K-12 are welcome.

Teachers will receive a free resource gift.

KIDS WORKSHOP: Home Depot in Alexander City is hosting a kid’s workshop Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children who participate will receive supplies.

Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided.

Sunday, August 5

CHURCH SINGING: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting an all day singing starting at 10:30 a.m. with guest singers Kingsland Quartet from Arab.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, August 5 at 2 p.m.

Guest speaker will be Rev. Stanford Benson, pastor of First Baptist Church Rockford.

Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.

Monday, August 6

SEXUAL TRAFFICING SEMINAR: United Methodist Women of Red Ridge United Methodist Church are sponsoring a seminar on sexual trafficking on Monday, August 6 at noon in the church sanctuary.

Maryhelen Kirkpatrick will speak about the organization,The Wellhouse, which exists to honor God by rescuing and providing opportunities for restoration to female victims of human trafficking who have been sexually exploited.

Red Ridge is located at 8091 County Road 34, corner of 49 & 34, Dadeville, 256-825-9820redridgeumc.org. Vicky Cater is pastor. The public is invited.

August 6 - 8

CHURCH REVIVAL: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is hosting revival services August 6 -8 at 7 p.m.

The guest speaker is Rev. James Whetstone of Leander Baptist Church in Daviston.

Rev. Roosevelt Gregory is pastor of Friendship Missionary.

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Local Verizon store participating in back-to-school supply giveaway STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Wireless authorized retailer, announced its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 187,000 backpacks full of school supplies to ensure children across the U.S. are well prepared for the start of the school year. Among the participating locations this year is the Verizon store on Market Place in Alexander City.

“We are thrilled to support the education of our youth in our communities,” Round Room CEO Scott Moorehead said. “By providing

families across the country with essential school supplies, we’re easing the back-to-school shopping burden and helping set children up for success.”

More than 1,200 stores TCC and Wireless Zone scores across the country, including the Alexander City store, are inviting local families and their children to visit these participating locations Sunday, July 22 between 1 and 4 p.m., where backpacks filled with various school supplies, including pencils, paper, folders, a pencil box and glue, will be given away. One backpack per child present will be given away for as long as supplies last. Each participating store will be giving away up to 220 backpacks, with any leftover

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going to the local school system.

Families with school-aged children plan to spend an average of $687.72 on school supplies this year for a total of $29.5 billion. With nearly one of every five school-aged children in the U.S. living in poverty, TCC is working to alleviate the rising costs of school supplies through this annual program.

2018 marks the sixth year for the giveaway, with 752,000 backpacks with supplies given away during this time as part of TCC’s Culture of Good movement. Along with the back-toschool supply giveaway, the movement has also donated supplies to teachers and veterans, as well as care packages to seniors in senior living communities.

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JOE MCADORY Columnist

Alabama should be favorite to win every game, but ...

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believe Alabama will beat Auburn this season. I believe Alabama will beat Ole Miss, LSU and Tennessee, too. Go ahead and add non-conference foe Louisville (yawn) to the victim’s list. In other words, I believe the Crimson Tide should beat every team it faces in the regular season.

But guess what? Even though the Tide should be favorites to win each game, odds will more than likely it’ll catch up with them somewhere. For what it’s worth, Alabama hasn’t had a perfect season since 2009.

Let’s take a game-by-game look at the Tide’s schedule.

Sept. 2 vs. Louisville (in Orlando): Louisville lost star quarterback Lamar Jackson, so nobody is giving the the Cards a chance. That said … Bobby Petrino has nothing to lose. Could Louisville shock the world? Chance of an Alabama win: 90 percent.

Sept. 8 vs. Arkansas State: The Red Wolves aren’t a major program, but this team should find itself in one of those low-level bowl games come December. Won’t matter though.

Chance of an Alabama win: 95 percent.

Sept. 15 at Ole Miss: It’s the SEC opener in primetime. The Rebels bring a respectable passing game into the season, but I don’t see them stopping Alabama’s rushing attack. Chance of an Alabama win: 80 percent.

Sept. 22 vs. Texas A&M: The game’s storyline will be Jimbo Fisher vs. Nick Saban. Didn’t they meet last season? How did that turn out? Chance of an Alabama win: 75 percent.

Sept. 29 vs. Louisiana-LaFayette: This should be a good chance to give back-ups a chance to hit the field. It should also be a chance for fans to score less expensive tickets.

Something tells me the Ragin Cajuns won’t sell their allotment. Chance of an Alabama win: 99 percent.

Oct. 6 at Arkansas: First-year Razorbacks coach Chad Morris isn’t expected to put a lot of talent on the field. Instead of Woo Pig Sooie, it might be Woe Pig Sooie. Chance of an Alabama win: 90 percent.

Oct. 13 vs. Missouri: The Tigers feature a stats-heavy quarterback in Drew Lock, who puts up huge numbers against inferior opponents.

If he wants to impress NFL scouts, today’s the day. Chance of an Alabama win: 90 percent.

Oct. 20 at Tennessee: The Vols have not been an SEC powerhouse in probably 15 years or more. Wow. What a sad state for what should be a mighty program. Chance of an Alabama win: 80 percent.

Nov. 3 at LSU: A few years ago, back-to-back road games at Tennessee and LSU would have been worrisome.

Today … not so much. Young LSU has its share of athletes and embattled coach Ed Orgeron needs a signature win in such a bad way. LSU is due to beat Alabama again, right? Chance of an Alabama win: 75 percent.

Nov. 10 vs. Miss State: This SEC dark horse could really make some noise. State nearly handed Alabama its first loss last season in Starkville.

Chance of an Alabama win: 70 percent.

Nov. 17 vs. The Citadel: I always respect the large schools for playing these scrimmages against FCS teams, providing them with massive paychecks and a shot at pulling off something amazing. But The Citadel isn’t Appalachian State and Alabama isn’t Michigan. Chance of an Alabama win: 99 percent.

Nov. 24 vs. Auburn: The Tigers found the magic potion to knock off the top-ranked Tide last year. This game could decide the SEC West, or more. Chance of an Alabama win: 65 percent.

There you go … an unbeaten regular season. Or will it be?

Next week: Auburn game-by-game.

Joe McAdory is a communications editor at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business.

GOOD SPORTS Tallapoosa County boasts low number of ejections

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

With so many sports teams each year and such a high number of student-athletes participating in those sports, it’s not easy to always keep emotions in check. Every once in a while, someone is bound to get upset when competitive juices are flowing.

But for Tallapoosa County student-athletes, those incidents were few and far between, according to the recently-released AHSAA Fines and Ejections yearly report.

Throughout the four schools in the county, they combined for only six total ejections and one fine during the 2017-18 school year. The lowest was Horseshoe Bend, which had just one ejection.

The Generals are known for a low ejection number, having won the AHSAA Sportsmanship award six times in 10 years it has been awarded.

“Of course you want to get zero, but sometimes people just lose control and lose their temper,” HBS athletic director and football coach Josh Averett said. “We try to talk to them as much as we can about doing everything right. I think we have good kids and good sports, and they’re trying to do things the right way.”

Horseshoe Bend’s only ejection came during the boys basketball season.

Reeltown likewise had only one ejection last year but also had one school fine.

According to athletic director Matt Johnson, who is also the Rebels’ football coach, the only ejection for Reeltown

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Top: From left, Nalijah Heard, Tre Tre Hughley, Cade Worthy and Eric Shaw all look to the refs during a rivalry boys basketball game. Above: Benjamin Russell’s Jaden Tuck is all smiles during a game against Stanhope Elmore. All four teams combined for just seven ejections during the 2017-18 athletic year.

was more of a judgment call.

During baseball season, a player slid into home plate and ran into the catcher.

“It wasn’t a behavior thing,” Johnson said. “It’s not like he lost his cool, it was just a rule interpretationtype ejection. I’m proud that we don’t have four or five, but I would be more proud if we had zero. We strive to not have any.”

Benjamin Russell athletic director Pam Robinson mirrored Johnson’s sentiments.

“We worked really hard to not have those things come up,” she said. “(Boys basketball) coach (Lewis) Daniel has talked to those kids about if they get ejected, you’re going to sit a game, and if you get a second ejection, you’re off the

team. So coaches do a really good job of setting those expectations for the kids.”

Under Benjamin Russell’s circumstances, though, having only two ejections — one during soccer and one during wrestling — is extremely low. With 14 AHSAA-sanctioned sports, more than any other school in the county, having just two speaks volumes.

“I’m happy our ejections are down for having 400 student-athletes participating,” Robinson said. “We have tons of teams, and with soccer, a player can get two fouls and you’re out of the game and it’s written up as an ejection.

It’s not anything to do with behavior.”

Dadeville also had only two ejections, with

one in football and one in basketball.

Most schools on the report had at least two ejections and some had upwards of 10, so comparatively speaking, having seven across the four schools in Tallapoosa County is pretty impressive.

“I definitely am extremely proud of the student-athletes we have in our county; overall, they’re great kids,” Johnson said. “You don’t hear of a lot of problems coming out of Tallapoosa County, even with the heated rivalries and the fun that goes into that. Given the many opportunities in our county between schools that battle against each other in close proximity, our kids handle themselves appropriately. I think their accolades speak for themselves.”

Lake Jordan stocked with Florida bass STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

Recently, the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Fisheries Section stocked approximately 300,000 Florida largemouth bass into Jordan Reservoir in Elmore County. The May 2018 stocking is part of a continuing effort to shift the genetics of Alabama’s native Northern largemouth bass population to one with more desirable growth traits.

The 1- to 2-inch fingerlings were stocked in the “New Lake” region of the reservoir above Bouldin Dam. The fingerlings were supplied by WFF fish hatcheries in Eastaboga and Marion, Ala. Florida bass have the potential to grow larger than Alabama’s native

Northern strain of largemouth bass.

When Florida largemouth bass are stocked into Alabama lakes they tend to crossbreed with the native largemouth population. These hybrids have shown superior growth potential in reservoirs and small impoundments across the Southeast.

In recent years, WFF has concentrated stocking efforts in the New Lake area due to its isolation from the main portion of the reservoir. The manmade Bouldin Canal acts as a barrier to the rest of the reservoir making it an ideal place to stock the Florida bass and induce the desired genetic change. The New Lake area also offers extensive shoreline vegetation, which is desirable habitat for largemouth bass.

Over the last three years, a total of 992,316 pure Florida largemouth

bass have been stocked into the New Lake section of Jordan Reservoir. The WFF Fisheries Section will assess the stocking efforts over the next several years by collecting small fin samples for genetic analysis. If the project is successful, genetic changes should be seen throughout Jordan Reservoir as fish gradually move out of the New Lake area and anglers move fish around during tournaments.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www. outdooralabama.com.