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Three-phase, multi-use development could begin construction next spring

By MITCH SNEED Editor

A local couple have taken the “if you build it they will come” philosophy to a new level and they hope that they are creating a business version of a ‘Field of Dreams.”

Angela and Dion James of D&A Investments are working to transform a more than 50-acre parcel that sits between Highway 280 and Washington Street into a multi-phase, multi-use development that will be unlike any other in the

area.

Residents may have noticed grading and clearing recently along the westbound lanes of Highway 280 near Walmart. That’s where the couple plan to create a sought-after location for new businesses, residents and professionals looking for a fresh, new home.

Lake Martin Village will feature a Highway 280 outparcel suitable for a larger retailer or restaurant, 14 business storefronts in the first phase See RETAIL • Page 3

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Angela and Dion James of D&A Investments pose with the architectural rendering for the Lake Martin Village Shopping Center.

Local schools release latest student numbers

Uninsured motorists to face penalties

Enrollment increases in city, county schools

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MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is set to begin enforcing the Alabama Mandatory Liability Insurance Law (Act#2016-361).

Last year, during the 2016 legislative session, the law was passed and signed by the Governor to mandate all Alabama motorists have liability insurance. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, those who choose to drive without liability insurance will face a civil penalty.

The MLI law provides that no person shall operate, register or maintain registration of a motor vehicle designed to be used on a public road or highway unless it is covered by a liability insurance policy.

Alabama’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor said, “There has See MOTORISTS • Page 3

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Members of the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad search for a missing swimmer last summer. This is just one of the services the organization provides.

Rescue squad a key support organization in times of need EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the 11th in a series of profiles on the 28 agencies that receive funding through the Lake Martin Area United Way. Currently, the Lake Martin Area United Way is holding its 2018 fundraising campaign, “Team United.” To learn how to help, contact the United Way at 256-329-3600 or at www. unitedwaylakemartin.org.

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In times of disaster, the members of the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad stand ready to provide whatever See RESCUE • Page 3

Madix using storage facility in Alexander City

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

Signs directing Madix trucks to a location in the former Russell complex have recently appeared.

According to Steve Robinson, Madix manager for manufacturing, engineering and quality, it is a move to help the company with storage space.

“We set up an agreement with Aprinta for 50,000 square feet of warehouse space,” Robinson said. “It is a month-to-month agreement.”

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drivers find the new Madix facility in the Russell complex and lead drivers to a loading dock.

Madix produces shelving for stores and warehouses and currently has manufacturing facilities in Goodwater and Eclectic as well as in Texas.

Robinson did not rule out another plant but said for the time being the space in Alexander City would be used as a warehouse only. He also said it was good for several reasons.

“It helps us out,” Robinson said. “It helps Cliff Williams / The Outlook them (Aprinta) out. It helps the community out.” Signs like this one direct truck drivers to a new Madix warehouse in Alexander City.

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Judge Tom Young dismissed a March Jacksons Gap traffic case that had been appealed to Circuit Court after Jacksons Gap representatives failed to appear in court twice.

“I find it problematic and prejudicial for the defendant to come back a third time,” Young said from the bench Wednesday morning. “Case dismissed.”

The case stems from a traffic citation issued to 23-year-old Jacksons Gap resident Michael Allen Crouch for failure to stop at a stop sign on Madwind Road at 10:30 p.m March 24.

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The Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school systems have released their latest student enrollment numbers and have submitted them to the state.

Known as the “20 days after Labor Day report,” the Alabama Department of Education uses these enrollment numbers in order to calculate the level of funding each school system receives for the following school year.

In the Alexander City school system, there are 2,995 students enrolled for the 2017-2018 school year, according to Executive Secretary Jackie Brewer. This includes 749 enrolled from kindergarten to second grade at Jim Pearson Elementary School along with 67 children in Pre-K, 505 at Stephens Elementary, 425 at Radney Elementary, 440 at Alexander City Middle School and

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DEAR ABBY: My 36-yearold son lives with me, which benefits both of us. I am retired and his income helps.

The problem I’m having is he hoards garbage.

It’s terrible. There’s garbage on his bed, and it has reached the ceiling in other parts of the room. This has been going on for many years.

Two years ago, I filled up two large garbage bags to throw out. It didn’t even make a dent. When he got home, he was furious and deducted $50 from the rent because he felt I needed to have consequences for what I did. I realized then how serious this is. I know it’s a health hazard as well as a fire hazard.

I’m at my wits’ end. I understand this has to do with loss, and he has had many, including a dad who left when I was pregnant. There has been no contact during his lifetime. Please help. -- SON’S A HOARDER DEAR SON’S A HOARDER:

DEAR ABBY Advice

Your son is suffering from a mental disorder. There is help for it -- IF he is willing to admit that he needs it.

A licensed mental health professional could help him understand why he is hoarding and motivate him to change the habits that have led to it.

There are also medications that can lessen his compulsion to hoard. However, it won’t happen unless you finally put your foot down and inform your son that what he’s doing is a health and safety hazard, and a risk you will no longer tolerate. Tell him that unless he gets help, he will no longer be able to live under your roof.

DEAR ABBY: I am

68-year-old male reader, married, with many friends and acquaintances. My best friend (“Brent”) has a long-time girlfriend (“Judy”) we are with all the time. There is also another couple (“Tom” and “Sue”) we like very much.

The six of us have gone out and had what I thought was a good time, but when I proposed another gettogether, Judy said she felt Sue was condescending and unfriendly to her. I have never experienced this with Sue, and I didn’t observe anything like that when we were all together, but I suppose I could be oblivious.

My problem is, there are times it’s awkward to not invite Tom and Sue (as well as the fact I have fun with them and would like them there). Is there something I can do to change this situation? -- AWKWARD IN THE EAST DEAR AWKWARD: Do not get into a squabble between the two women. If Judy prefers

not to socialize with Sue, she may not accept an invitation if she knows Sue will be present, which is her privilege. Because you like both couples, see them separately until this blows over -- if it ever does. If you are asked why the dynamic has changed, tell Brent the truth about what Judy told you so he won’t think it has anything to do with him.

DEAR READERS: Today marks the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and hope over despair. My best wishes to all who celebrate it.

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Obituaries Mr. John Paul “JP” Bohannon 1935 - 2017 Funeral Service for Mr. John Paul “JP” Bohannon, 82, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Friday, October 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Goodwater Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ronald Pete McElrath will officiate. Burial will follow in the Greenview Cemetery with veteran honors provided by the Alexander City Veteran’s Honor Guard.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Bohannon passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at

Coosa Valley Medical Center. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Goodwater, Alabama to Paul Fulmer Bohannon and Nannie Mae Hardman Bohannon.

He was an active member of Goodwater Presbyterian Church. He retired as a District Engineer from ALDOT after 42 years of service. JP was a long-time volunteer for the Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department.

He enjoyed RVing, hunting, fishing, gardening, and working on car projects with his son.

He is survived by his son, Paul Anthony “ Tony” Bohannon (Annette) of Goodwater; long-time companion, Barbara Cumbie Nickolson of Goodwater; sister, Mary Jo Wilson of Goodwater; brothers, William

R. “Buddy” Bohannon (Gail) of Goodwater and Bobby Lee Bohannon (Emily) of Wetumpka; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Faye Riggins Bohannon; son, Bryan Allan Bohannon; and brothers, James David Bohannon and Jerry Mack Bohannon.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be given to the Goodwater Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 72, Goodwater, AL 35072.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Seeing history first-hand During fall break, a total of 50 area residents made the trek to Atlanta to visit Martin Luther King Jr. historical sites and CNN. Children from Teresa Moten’s “Yes I Can” mentoring group were accompanied by adults on the trip. Pictured above from left are Moten, Leroy Smith, Lacressa Robinson, Jamichael Moten, Lola Bridges and Zynia Spivey standing at the entrance to Ebenezer Baptist Church. The trip was made possible by a generous donation by Tallapoosa County Commissioner T.C. Coley and other local businesses. In addition, Moten sent her gratitude to those who contributed time, money and materials including the Adelia Russell Library, the Alexander City Police Department, Light House of Tallapoosa Inc., Way Ministries Tilton Dobbs bus line, parents and the “Yes I Can” mentoring team, the Cooper Community Center, Pastor and Mrs. David Benton, visitors, veterans and local citizens.

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Enrollment 876 at Benjamin Russell High School.

For the city system, these numbers are fairly average for the past few years, with only some small variations from year to year. There were 2,989 enrolled in Alexander City schools during the 20162017 school year and 3,052 students in 2015-2016.

Enrollment at the individual schools has not experienced massive fluctuations during this time either, with a couple of small exceptions.

Jim Pearson has hovered around the 750 mark during this time while Radney and the middle school have stayed between 420 and 450. The biggest changes have been at Stephens and Benjamin Russell. Stephens has seen enrollment jump from 457 in 2015-2016 to 505 this school year, while Benjamin Russell’s student population has fallen to 876 from 944 in 2015-2016. “Ultimately, you’re looking for stable numbers,� Superintendent Dr. Darrell Cooper said. “Major changes can cause challenges.�

Despite the enrollment changes seen over the past few years, Cooper said the school system has been successful at adapting to the situation as it changes from year to year, and is thankful

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the fluctuations seen over the past few years have not been as serious as they were around the time when Russell took its downturn in the early 21st Century. “Any school system can be good if they have stable numbers,� Cooper said. “We’re pleased to be stable.�

For the Tallapoosa County school system, the overall enrollment numbers over the past several years have been slightly more in flux than they have been in the Alexander City system, but could still be considered relatively stable, according to information from Director of Student Services Casey Davis.

The 2017-2018 student population in Tallapoosa County is 2,882, up from 2,872 in 2016-2017. This continues an overall trend of slow but steady growth in the county schools after declining from 2,982 during the 2012-2013 school year.

According to data compiled by Davis, Horseshoe Bend has stayed fairly stable between 20122013 and the current school year, maintaining a student population between 775 and 820, while Dadeville and Reeltown experienced more significant changes during this time period. The lowest population numbers

at Dadeville were 576 at the elementary school and 408 at the high school, but this growth can be fairly easily attributed to the closing of Councill Middle School and the grades there being split between the elementary and high schools. Reeltown’s total student population this school year is 874, up from a low of 790 in 2013-2014, but the numbers at each school individually have dramatically decreased (466 at Reeltown Elementary and 408 at Reeltown High School this year) due to the school recently splitting into separate elementary and high schools.

Despite these changes, both the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County school systems have found themselves reaching a fairly stable level of population balance. Having a balanced student population means the systems can count on receiving roughly the same level of funding from the state each year, not gaining much but not losing much either. “Each grade earns specific units of funding, and changing class sizes influence this,� Cooper said. “Overall, what you’re looking for are stable numbers from year to year.

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Traffic Crouch appeared before Jacksons Gap Municipal Judge Joseph Fuller May 1 but according to Crouch was not allowed to present evidence as a defendant.

According to court documents Crouch had to plead guilty and post a $300 bond in order to appeal to circuit court.

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but Jacksons Gap Town Attorney Robin Kelley filed a motion for continuance the day prior stating he could not be in court because he was serving as a recorder/prosecutor on separation boards for the U.S Army Reserve at Ft. Rucker.

Young allowed the continuance to Oct. 18 but again Kelley filed a motion for continuance and withdrawal the

day before stating he had a accepted a federal appointment and was required to cease any outside practice of law and was again requesting a continuance to allow the town acquire new counsel to represent them in the matter.

Young’s dismissal of the case does not allow Jacksons Gap to continue prosecution in the matter.

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that will occupy about 11 acres of the property.

In the second and third about 47 acres will be home to single-family residential homes and professional offices that could house doctors, lawyers and small space entrepreneurs.

Dion James said that when the land became available last year, they saw it as a perfect opportunity to do something special in their hometown. “I’m from here and lived here most of my life,� Dion James said. “Angela is from here and grew up here. We wanted to do something to make our hometown even better.�

Angela said seeing the need manifested itself into this vision. “We’ve lived in other places, but when we have the opportunity to come back and have our children experience the same type of small-town life that we had, we jumped at the chance,� Angela said. “But the one thing that we saw the need for was a development that would attract the kind of retail and restaurants so people here didn’t have to travel to get what they wanted.

That’s what we want this to be. “The retail phase will give residents a variety of options that we currently don’t have here.

Then when in Phase 2 we see residential opportunities for cluster or garden homes where young people just starting out or seniors downsizing can afford a new place of their own. Then to combine the professional

space in the same location, we felt like it had the chance to be something that would fill so many needs.�

The couple said they are working with ALDOT on a plan to have a Highway 280 entrance that would be a continuous right turn lane extending to Walmart.

They still have to complete some design alterations and go through the zoning process. Since the area is now classified for light industrial that would have to be altered to accommodate the mixed uses that are planned.

While those hurdles must be cleared, they said if all goes well, they could start work early next spring.

Dion said they have been blown away by the cooperation and assistance they have gotten from city officials, business leaders and others in the community. “When you think of building something like this, most people think of the construction,� Dion James said. “But in reality that’s the easy part. There is so much in terms of infrastructure, engineering and planning that must be done first. At every turn, we have been met by receptive people who are genuinely excited about the potential and have gone out of their way to help.�

James said City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer, folks from the city utilities, the Alabama Department of Transportation and city hall have all been very helpful.

Angela and Dion said that the Chamber of Commerce including Ed Collari and Jacob Meacham as well as Retail Strategies Portfolio Director Scott VonCannon with the firm helping recruit businesses to the area have been incredible. “They have bent over backwards to help,�

Angela said. “They are actually in Atlanta today meeting with potential tenants. When you get into a venture like this you never really know what to expect, but we have seen so much excitement and willingness to help it has been very gratifying.�

For now the couple is getting the word out to potential clients. They are also marketing the Highway 280 outparcel to potential buyers looking for a high visibility location.

The pre-leasing process is beginning and the plans are to build the storefronts in “dark shell� so that clients can finish the space to their exact needs and desires. Angela said it’s too early to talk about potential tenants, but the interest shown is exciting. “We’ve heard for so long from people about the stores and shops that we need here,� Angela James said. “It’s like they say, ‘build it and they will come.’ That’s what we are counting on. From the preliminary interest we are seeing, we think that could be the case here.�

To follow the progress or to learn more, you can check out D&A Investments in Facebook or @LakeMartin Village on Twitter.

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assistance they can to help in the recovery process.

From cleaning up after a natural disaster or helping local law enforcement agencies in the search for a missing person, they play a key supporting role with others in the community. “The mission statement of the Alexander City/ Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad is to assist local law enforcement and public service agencies in case of disaster, such as finding a lost person, body recovery in drowning accidents, weather related problems or any manner we may be of service,� said Rescue Squad President Ken Cowart. “We assist the Sheriff’s Department, the

Police Department, the EMA office, etc., with disasters, lost people, recovery of drowned persons and recovery of stolen items. We help evacuate people, clean up debris on the roads from winter weather, tornadoes or hurricanes.�

The past few months have been a busy time for the members of the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad, as the area has seen the remnants of two hurricanes come through, while Lake Martin was the scene of an intense search for the body of a Georgia man who drowned while swimming in the lake in late August.

Despite all of this, the

members of the rescue squad continue to do their job effectively in order to provide local residents the valuable assistance in the aftermath of an emergency.

As a non-profit organization, the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad receives some of the funding necessary to keep operating through the Lake Martin Area United Way. For anyone wanting to learn more about the Alexander City/Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad and its mission, their office is located at 233 Joseph Street in Alexander City, while Cowart can be contacted at 256-3298023.

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n the early 1980’s, I became a pastor of a Baptist Church in Rosenberg, Texas, when I was still in college. I was there for two years. When I graduated, I moved on to be a pastor in Louisiana while I attended seminary.

Being the pastor of that first small church was an enjoyable experience for me.

When I think back on that little congregation, I have a hard time remembering details about the kind, encouraging people who attended there. 99% of the members went out of their way to make sure their young, inexperienced pastor succeeded. They were sweet and forgiving in so many ways. I am sad to say that those generous people are a blur in my memory. But I have no problem at all remembering with great detail the few people who were less than kind to me.

Why is that? Why is it harder to bring to mind the good than it is to remember the bad?

Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher and Franciscan priest who recently spoke about a meeting he had with a neuropsychologist who was at a conference he was leading. The neuropsychologist told Rohr

that, it changes everything.

The brain will hold on to those positive thoughts you have focused on, and they RAY will lodge in your brain.

WATERS Contemplation becomes a Columnist useful counterbalance to the Velcro response to negative that the latest studies on the stimuli. You will be much brain revealed an interesting healthier with the positive fact regarding how the brain thoughts filling your mind. responds to negative and Most of my life positive thoughts. He said experiences are good. I negative thoughts stick to would imagine most of the brain like Velcro, while yours are, too. I want my positive thoughts slip out mind to reflect that truth. of the brain as if they were That takes some work. That Teflon. This is called the means every time I see negativity bias. something beautiful and lifeThat new finding giving, I have to stop for at resonated with me. I can least 15 seconds and think experience positive things about it. That little discipline all day long, and tomorrow I puts those good memories in can’t remember any of them. my brain bank. I remember Then, when one negative them and can reflect on situation happens, I can give them often. you all the details about it How we think affects weeks from now. how we live. You know that Is there any way to is true. Stop focusing on reverse the brain’s natural the negatives. I remember tendency to hang on to the realizing a long time ago negative and quickly release that optimistic people don’t the positive? Rohr said deny negative things happen. contemplation is the only They just refuse to focus on thing that makes the positive them. Contemplating on the memory stick. When you positive is the answer. Doing encounter something lovely that simple thing will make like a beautiful sunset, a vast contribution to you a kind word or gesture living your biggest and best offered, or a baby’s laugh life.

— focus on it. Think deeply about it for at least Ray Waters is a regular 15 seconds. When you do columnist for The Outlook.

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READER: We get what we tolerate As a resident of StillWaters in Dadeville, I attended a recent meeting with other residents to discuss problems we are having with our Homeowners Association Board.

Specifically, we are concerned with the sale of two Lake Martin waterfront lots owned by the board to a current board member for $1000 each; that, this same Board member listed this lot initially along with two joining lots for $359,000; and Board members being appointed by a commit-

Dear Editor, Why do we elect road commissioners?

We pay property tax each year in excess of $500, yet we

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tee without a popular vote by the residents.

This is a major concern for me and other residents. No one likes to be in a situation where they feel that they are being treated unfairly and without any options for change. But the epiphany for me occurred when I realized that these Board problems did not materialize overnight.

These problems were created and allowed to exist because residents like myself “get what we tolerate.” If we tolerate poor job performance in an employee, that behavior will

continue unless we intervene.

I have no doubts that the problems we have with our Residential Board will be resolved when my neighbors and I get involved. If indeed I helped create these problems, I can help solve them by getting involved. This might even be a good formula for solving many of our nation’s ills – involvement and implementation of the West Point Honor Code: “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”

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cannot get our road fixed.

The holes in the road are so bad. Our relatives and friends will not travel on it for fear of flat tires or their front-end alignment being messed up. We have given the county the right-

of-way. We have done what was required of us but still no results. What do we do next?

Robert and Peggy Cleveland Alexander City

BRHS JROTC deserves praise for job well done Dear Editor,

Tim Funderburk represents District 6.

His phone number is 256-825-2993. His address is 1431 River Oaks, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Utilities committee.

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Tommy Spraggins represents District 5.

His phone number is 256-234-3609. His address is 1539 College Street, Alexander City, AL 35010. Chairman of Finance committee.

“A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”

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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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Benjamin Russell High School Navy ROTC, I commend all of you and your instructor for the awesome job that you did at your fundraising car wash event on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Advance Auto Parts.

You didn’t allow the pouring rain to stop you from washing cars and you did an excellent job on my car with friendly atti-

tudes.

I know the unit discretionary funds that will pay for the 15 deserving cadets to attend the two-day orientating training at Camp McDowell in northern Alabama on Dec. 1 and 2 will be well spent.

The Navy ROTC is a unique and well organized program and Benjamin Russell produces some of the best students who go on to be successful leaders.

My daughter was part of the Navy ROTC and many of friends. The program helped her mature and I believe that the leadership and guidance that she received will last her and many others who come through the program.

Thank all of you and keep up the good work.

Blessings.

Teresa Harrell Moten Alexander City

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Martin Area United Way Downtown JEWELRY SALE: The Showdown Fashion Show will be Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessory sale will be Thursday, are $30 and VIP tables are $500 Oct. 19 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and and include Cajun cuisine, beer, Friday Oct. 20 from 7 a.m. to 3 wine and a silent auction. p.m. in the Russell Medical Center DOYLE LAWSON: Alexander Community Room. Proceeds benefit City Arts is hosting Doyle Lawson

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NATIONAL WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: New Covenant Ministries of the World is hosting its National Women’s Conference Oct. 17-22 at the Liberty Life Christian Center with sessions at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Speakers include Pastor Carla Dunn, Evangelist Andora Dothard, Pastor CeCelia Adams and Evangelist Lashunda Brown.

Apostle W.T. Traylor is pastor of Liberty Life Christian Center, Mother Ola Traylor.

Friday, October 20

COUNTRY STORE: Goodwater Healthcare will be having its annual “Country Store” on Friday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. There will be door wreaths for Christmas, sports teams, and seasonal, other Christmas items, arts and crafts, homemade cakes and pies, jewelry and homemade jellies.

As always, we will have our fried bologna sandwiches and hoop cheese! All proceeds benefit the resident activity fund. Come and join in the fun, see old friends, make new ones and enjoy the hospitality! The event is located in the Chapman Family Home attached to the nursing facility at 16 Jones Hill Rd, in Goodwater, Alabama. For more information, please call 256-839-6711.

Saturday, October 21

STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park.

HOMECOMING: The Mountain Community Homecoming will be Oct. 21 at the Bethany Church Mountain Community Center starting at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be at noon. Please bring a covered dish to share for lunch. If you have any family pictures, please bring to share with everyone.

The community center is at Clay County Road 49 in the Mountain community north of New Site.

For more information call Velera Oliver at 256-234-2935 or Jim Branch at 256-252-9266.

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 Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Refreshments are also available.

YARD SALE: M&M Kids of Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting a free yard sale at the church Oct. 21 from 7 a.m. to noon. The church is located on Highway 22 East just past Abernathy Feed.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Alexander City Church of God of Prophecy at 122 Poplar Road is hosting a family fall festival Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 22

MEN’S DAY PROGRAM: Bread of Life ACOP in Kellyton is hosting a Men’s Day Program Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Rev. Kirkey Jr. Pastor of Bread of Life is Elder Neverland Tuck. For more information call Prophetess Alisa Norris at 256-3298674 or 256-496-0189.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Waverly is celebrating its 148th Anniversary Sunday, Oct. 22. Guest minister will be Rev. Terry Magby on New Mt. Sellers Missionary Baptist Church.

Rev. Melvin Kelley Jr. is pastor Mt.

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FOUNDERS DAY: GAP Fellowship Church at 721 Robinson Court is celebrating its 18th Annual Founder’s Day Oct. 22 at 2:30 p.m. with special guest Rev. Dr. Ronnie White of Word of God Community Church in Talladega.

Pastor of GAP Fellowship Church is Lou and Marilyn Benson.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bradford United Methodist Church is hosting its annual homecoming celebration Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a fellowship meal. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tommy Gillum with special music by “The Wilkes.”

WOMEN’S DAY: Kellyton Chapel United Methodist Church is celebrating Women’s Day Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Sister Giovonnda Young of Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Alexander City. The pastor of Kellyton Chapel is Rev. Michael Strong.

Monday, October 23

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversio will present “Hot Topic of the Day” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.

MINISTERIAL MEETING: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association Meeting will be Monday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Big B Barbecue in Alexander City.

Wednesday, October 25

TRUNK OR TREAT: The First United Methodist Church and the First Presbyterian Church are hosting a joint Trunk or Treat at the First Presbyterian Church at 371 Jefferson Street Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and its free.

Thursday, October 26

DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: Doug Jones, Democratic Senatorial candidate will be at the Tallapoosa County Democratic Party meeting Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432.

SENIOR RX: Deborah Jones will be at the Alexander City Chamber of Commerce Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to speak to seniors to see if they are eligible for assistance with diabetic supplies, liquid supplements and medications.

For an appointment time, call 1800361-1636 or 256-761-3575.

Saturday, October 28

5K RUN: The Radney Wildcat 5K Dash and 1 mile Trick-or-Treat Fun Run will be held Saturday, Oct. 28.

Registration will be available at the race, while pre-registration forms can be found at the Radney Elementary School office. 5K registration is $25, while the 1 mile fun run is $15. The 5K begins at 7:30 a.m., with the fun run to follow at 8:30 a.m. Participants in the fun run are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and will be able to trick-or-treat at designated locations along the 1 mile route.

TOUGH TEN: The Auburn-Opelika Running and Track Association (AORTA) is hosting the 18th Annual Tough Ten/ Tough Two Race Saturday, Oct. 28 in Auburn. There are multiple divisions for awards.

To register go to auburnrunning.org or runsignup.com/race/al/auburn/aortatoughtentoughtwo.

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LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a cancer awareness Luncheon Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker will be RuPearl Sharp of Fayetteville, Georgia. The pastor is Edward Milner. The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted with proceeds going to Cancer Treatment Center of America Newnan Hospital.

FARM DAY: The Weogufka Center will be hosting Farm Day Oct. 28.

See old farm equipment, the train man Robert Pearson and Ms. Kay Cheshire will be in the history room. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m.

Admission is $2 per car and vendors are $20 per booth.

CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM: Friendship Baptist Church is hosting its annual Cancer Awareness Program Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Sister Cheryl Ransaw with guest choir Kellyton Chapel and guest praise team from Miracle Baptist Church. The pastor is Roosevelt Gregory.

CAR SHOW: The 12th Annual Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Car and Motorcycle Show is Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1784 Elkahatchee Road. It is hosted by the Bill Nichols Chapter 13 DAV and Auxillary Unit. Participant registration fee is $15. There will be food available for purchase, door prizes, money tree and live entertainment.

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, Oct. 28. Five free Bingo cards to the first 10 kids age 10 and under. Game prizes and door prizes. Begin with hot dogs, pizza, chips, and soft drinks.

Sunday, October 29

SINGING: Bay Pines Baptist Church is hosting a singing featuring the Shadrix’s Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kendrick Baptist Church at 5152 Highway 9 in Nixburg will be hosting homecoming services Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Guest singers will be “The Dyes” with preaching and a covered dish lunch to follow.

Monday, October 30

CREEPY CRITTERS SHOW: Mamie’s Place Children’s Library is hosting a Creepy Critters Show Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. with Animal Tales. The seasonal show is centered around fall festivals and Halloween.

Wednesday, November 1

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday November 1 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation. The local VFW will have a Veterans recognition program.

Sunday, November 5

SUNDAY DINNER: Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church is hosting Sunday dinner Sunday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. The free dinner will be served in the clubhouse building next to the church at 3997 Hillabee Road in Alexander City. The pastor of Duncan Memorial is Rev. Wayne Hicks.

All are invited to this free, casual dinner.

CHURCH SINGING: 49 North will be praising the Lord at the Kellyton Revival Center Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. A love offering will be taken for repairs to the church building.

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LEADERSHIP LAKE MARTIN CLASS LEARNS ABOUT EDUCATION Photos by Mitch Sneed Members of the 2017 class of Leadership Lake Martin spent Wednesday learning about education. Part of the day’s activities included learning about the programs offered by Benjamin Russell to make sure students are ready for the next phase of their life whether that is in a career or college. Members of the Leadership Lake Martin Class heard from BRHS Principal Anthony Wilkinson as well as student ambassadors who talked about the various programs. Abby Martin explain how all the various Career Academies worked, while Maya Hall talked at length about Senior Blitz where students get a dose of reality in interview situations.

Jacob Booker explained the Wildcat Showcase where groups work to come up with a product and take it from idea to production and then marketing. The Leadership Lake Martin class then broke up into groups to get a closer look inside classrooms where students were working in those areas.

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Benjamin Russell fends off Calera in 3-set win

Where were you the last time Auburn won at LSU?

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

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on Siegelman was Governor of Alabama, Bill Clinton was President of the United States and “Unpretty” by TLC was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 40. Martin Lawrence starred in the week’s highest-grossing film, “Blue Streak,” Regis Philbin hosted television’s top show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” and the national average price for a gallon of gas was $1.14.

We used dial-up AOL, feared what Y2K might do at the close of the millennium and believed social media was one of those backdoor Internet chatrooms we tried to keep our children away from. Welcome to September of 1999. The Braves were on the way to losing another World Series, Florida State sat atop college football’s polls and the world had never heard of ISIS or Kim Jung-un.

It’s also the last time Auburn won a football game in Baton Rouge.

Considering Auburn’s great collapse at LSU on Saturday, many might wonder when the Tigers will ever win there again.

Instead of reflecting on that sham of a second half, let’s turn back the clock to the afternoon when Tommy Tuberville’s Tigers smoked LSU 41-7 in Baton Rouge on Sept.

18, 1999.

On that date, Gus Malzahn was in his second season as head coach at Shiloh Christian High School in Arkansas, and Ed Orgeron was a defensive line coach at Southern California. Auburn defensive Kevin Steele was head coach at Baylor back then, while offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey was an assistant coach at Sparkman High School in Harvest, Ala. Since that day: The Tigers have gone through eight offensive coordinators and nine defensive coordinators. Noel Mazzone, offensive coordinator at Auburn in 1999, now runs Texas A&M’s offense. The Aggies host Auburn early next month.

Benjamin Russell head football coach Danny Horn was head coach at then-Class 2A power Clay County, long before the merger with Lineville. Dadeville head football coach Richard White was an assistant on the Tigers’ football staff, but coached the Lady Tigers’ softball team into the Elite 8. He became head football coach in 2000.

Matt Johnson was a sophomore on the Reeltown’s 1999 state championship team, coached by Jackie O’Neal. Johnson recently succeeded O’Neal as the Rebels’ head coach.

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Benjamin Russell’s Shay Johnson lays down a kill against Calera on Wednesday night.

Down 14-8 in the decisive third set against Calera on Wednesday night, it looked like Benjamin Russell was done for. Fending off five straight match points is nearly impossible.

But the Wildcats pulled off the unlikely.

After a painful shoulder injury to Baylee Adkins, sophomore Bailey Underwood, who has mostly played on the JV team this season, was inserted into the lineup. She reeled off five service points in a row to help the Wildcats tie it up. The comeback was thanks in large part to Jakorria Glenn, who had four blocks in the final stretch, and A’Niah Ford, who slammed two straight kills to give Benjamin Russell the 17-15 win in the third set and the 2-1 victory.

“They just really dug down and played,” Wildcat coach Pam Robinson said. “We had a good rotation, and we put Bailey Underwood in because I had to look for somebody that was a backrow player. She’s got a good serve, and she came in and held her own.”

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U6 Alex City Youth Soccer champions The U6 team that won first place in the Alex City Youth Soccer included Ava Price, Benjamin Dudley, McKenzie McManus, Thomas Corley, Endia Darby and Ryland Adams. They were coached by Steven Corley. Look out for upcoming editions of The Outlook for the rest of the age group winners.

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Wildcats reeled off six back-to-back points to gain an 11-6 lead. The Wildcats continued to hold a five-point lead late in the set before Calera slowly but surely started to chip away at it. The Eagles finally tied it up on a Gabby Borcicky ace, and the teams went point for point until it was 24-24. Then Jayme Marbury laid down a tip and Adkins smacked an ace to give BRHS the 26-24 win in Set 1.

Again, Benjamin Russell pulled away early in Set 2 before Calera answered and led 12-11 midway through the set. The Eagles never trailed again and had the most dominating win of the night, 25-18.

In Set 3, Benjamin Russell made several uncharacteristic errors to give Calera the big lead before finally buckling down and rallying to win. “The kids just played hard, and they passed better,� Robinson said. “I get so upset with them because I see the potential they have. During (Tuesday’s) match, even though we won, we played so poorly and so slow and sluggish, but tonight was pretty decent volleyball and Calera is a pretty good team.�

Benjamin Russell’s defense looked especially scrappy against the Eagles.

Before going down with an injury, Adkins had a few highlight-worthy plays and she finished with four digs.

Tayla Stowes had five, Marbury had four and Ford and Makenzie Davis each had three. Ford led the Wildcat offense with 14 kills.

Recently, BRHS switched Adkins from the setting position to more of

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Wildcats split Tuesday tri-meet Baylee Adkins and Makenzie Davis split time serving. Adkins After being beaten had nine assists and

by Elmore County on Davis added three Tuesday night, Benjamin against Elmore County, Russell’s volleyball team before Davis took over rebounded with a win the position against over Sylacauga in a non- Sylacauga and racked area tri-meet. up 14.

The Wildcats looked Defensively, the extremely sluggish Wildcats had an off against the Panthers, night. Against the especially early on, Panthers, no player had suffering a 25-9 loss in more than two digs, and the opening set. They put against Sylacauga, no together a better effort one had more than one. in Set 2 but were still Tayla Stowes finished defeated, 25-22. with three total.

Although Benjamin Russell coach Pam Ace up for adoption at Robinson said her team LMAS looked sluggish against This week’s Pet Picker the Aggies, it pulled out of the Week is Ace, who a 25-22, 25-17 victory. is up for adoption at the Offensively, the Lake Martin Animal Wildcats spread it out Shelter. just a bit. A’Niah Ford Ace is a border collie led the way, finishing mix, and he was a stray with 12 kills on the who was brought to night, while Jakorria the shelter about one Glenn added 10. Glenn month ago. He has been had one of her best neutered and has all performances against his vaccinations except Sylacauga, against which rabies. He is a young she smacked six kills. adult, estimated to be Shay Johnson had three just over 1 year old. on the night.

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Benjamin Russell’s A’Niah Ford makes a pass against Calera on Wednesday night.

a defensive specialist, and Davis has been moved into the setting role. She finished with 20 assists. “Baylee is really scrappy on the backrow, and when you have her setting, it takes her out a little bit of the defense,� Robinson said. “Baylee went on a trip, and Makenzie set some when Baylee was out and she looked pretty good. It’s not that Baylee wasn’t doing a good job

McAdory Damon Duval, the Auburn kicker who famously ran for a touchdown on a first-quarter trick play in 1999 at LSU, went on to a great career in the Canadian Football League and was a four-time all-star.

Rohan Davey, who started that game for LSU but was yanked in favor of Josh Booty, led the Bayou Bengals to the 2001 SEC championship and enjoyed a short career in the NFL. Ben Leard, who passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns that day for Auburn, is now Senior Vice President at J. Smith Lanier & Co. Gerry DiNardo, fired as LSU’s

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setting, but everything looked good (with her on the backrow), and you could see tonight what she brings defensively on the back row when she’s digging against their best offensive hitter.�

Benjamin Russell travels to Auburn today for its final regular season match before hitting the road to Wetumpka on Monday for the area tournament.

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head coach following the 1999 season, eventually became head coach of the now-defunct XFL’s Birmingham Bolts and works as a Big 10 Network analyst.

For what it’s worth, many of today’s high school seniors were not born as a generation of young fans still have never seen Auburn win at LSU. Where were you?

This week’s picks: Auburn at Arkansas: How does a team recover from Saturday’s humiliation?

Regardless how bad many perceive Arkansas to be, this game is a must-

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win for the Tigers who are facing an Arkansas team with absolutely nothing to lose. Falling in Fayetteville might destroy whatever Tiger mojo remains.

Auburn 27, Arkansas 20.

Tennessee at Alabama: Week 7 of the Butch Jones Farewell Tour brings the Vols to Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Beating Alabama might, just might, save Jones’ job.

Anyway ‌ Alabama 48, Tennessee 6.

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