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ALEXANDER CITY
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Saggy pants still an issue Dadeville Council may discuss ordinance
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Staff Report Outlook Staff
While it’s not on the official agenda, the Dadeville City Council may review a proposed ordinance that would ban men wearing their trousers below the waistline at its meeting tonight. Dubbed by some as the “Saggy Pants Ordinance,” the Dadeville City Council directed City Attorney Robin Reynolds to research and prepare a draft of an ordinance that would legally address the wearing of sagging pants at its Aug. 25 meeting. At that time, Dadeville Councilman Frank Goodman submitted the idea and the council asked that it be ready for tonight’s meeting. “We are going to see if we can do something about all the kids walking around with saggy pants,” Goodman said at the meeting on Aug. 25. Such ordinances are not new, as several communities See DADEVILLE, Page 5
Council to hear idea for signage Robinson to seek permission for ‘City of Champions’ sign placement By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
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Railroad Earth fiddler Tim Carbone and banjo player Andy Goessling play under the lights the band’s set Sunday at The Amp. Above, Richard, left, and his father Steve Forehand share the stage Sunday at The AMP. Richard is the lead guitarist for opening act The Vegabonds play .
Over the years Alexander City has had many athletic accomplishments. From multiple state championships at Benjamin Russell, to national titles for Central Alabama Community College and other crowns claimed by Laurel High School, plenty of hardware has been brought to the city. County Commissioner Steve Robinson has asked to address the Alexander City City Council tonight with an idea to mark those accomplishments so that all who enter the area can be reminded of the achievements. Robinson, who is also a member of the Alexander City School Board and an officer with the Alexander City Sports Foundation, will ask the council to consider allowing placement of “City of Champions” signage at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex and at the city limits entrances to Alexander City on highways 280, 22 and 63. There will be no cost to the city, as the signs and installation will be funded by the Alexander City Sports Foundation. Examples of the signs are expected to be presented at the meeting. The signs are just part of a council agenda that is packed with action items as well as community See COUNCIL, Page 9
Red Cross relies on United Way to help community By David Granger
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In Central Alabama, the American Red Cross depends on four separate United Way groups to help fund its efforts.
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The American Red Cross of Central Alabama is responsible for American Red Cross’ efforts in 13 Alabama counties, including both Tallapoosa and Coosa. With such a wide area to serve, the Central Alabama chapter receives donations from four different local United Way offices. Included in those four is the Lake Martin Area United Way, which counts the American Red Cross of Central Alabama among the 26
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agencies it serves. According to Kelly Hodges, executive director of the American Red Cross of Central Alabama, approximately 45 percent of its budget comes from the four United Way offices. “All of our funding comes through the generosity of the com-
munities we serve, whether through the United Way or otherwise,” Hodges said. “What I’ve enjoyed most in my 24 years with Red Cross is giving a hand up every day to our community in need. And we’re only able to do that through See RED CROSS, Page 9
Fire department and school team for training in Reeltown By Cliff Williams Outlook Staff Writer
The Union and Reeltown Volunteer Fire Departments are hoping a new class at Reeltown High School leads to new cadets for their departments. “The idea came from the Union Fire Department,” Reeltown Fire Department Assistant Chief Pete Mastin said. “We are right here on the school’s campus, so there is no travel, and no school bus involved. We presented it to principal Tom Cocharan and he was excited about the addition to the health class.” “We wanted to show the students what all the fire department is about, not what they think it is about,” Union VFD EMS Officer Cecelia Johnson
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said. “All in an effort to see if it will help with recruiting volunteers, especially in the younger generation.” The students appear to be liking what they are doing in the class. “This is more in-depth,” student Jasmine Blackmon said. “This is more hands-on,” Reeltown student Cody Martin said. “In health, we talk about the body and its parts. Over here, we learn how to save people’s lives. We just got CPR certified last week.” The class is the first one on the way to becoming a firefighter or EMS. “At the end of the class, those who are 18 can take a test to become EMR certified,” Mastin said. “This course is mandatory before the fire fighter See TRAINING, Page 5
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