August 25-26, 2018 Alex City Outlook

INSIDE TODAY: • Arrests, 2 • Obituaries, 2 • Opinion, 4 • Events, 5 • Faith, 6 • Sports, 11

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Firefighters raise more than $3K during Fill the Boot STAFF REPORT TPI Staff

During the 2018 Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot campaign, the dedicated members of the Alexander City Fire Department took to local store fronts like Walmart and Tractor Supply Center to help children and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases live longer and grow stronger. Over the course of the campaign, $3,400 was raised to benefit the MDA. “The firefighters of Alex City have once again shown their immense dedication and care for See FIREFIGHTERS • Page 3

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Sandra Fuller and Sharon Fuller speak at a United Way event in March.

Almost free Work brings airport new technology with low price tag

United Way holding kickoff event Tuesday

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer

As the Lake Martin Area United Way gears up for its annual fundraising campaign, this year’s “Be a Lifesaver of Hope” kickoff event is scheduled for Tuesday at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center on the campus of CACC. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the main program scheduled to begin at 6.

Similar to last year’s event, guests will be able to learn about the agencies the United Way helps and also celebrate the initial amount of funds raised for the campaign and these agencies.

“All 28 of our agencies will have a display set up with information about what they do,” See UNITED • Page 3

he T.C. Russell Airport is receiving upgrades thanks to grants from the U.S. Government and the State of Alabama.

More than $1,000,000 of work is nearing completion at the airport and is costing the city pennies on the dollar.

“Every bit of it is grants,” Airport Manager Mike Smith said. “Ninety percent of is federal, 5 percent is state and the city’s portion is 5 percent. It is cheap. Five cents on the dollar is great.”

The work includes new LED lighting on the newly rebuilt taxiway.

“We are going to LED from See AIRPORT • Page 9

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Top, T.C. Russell Airport Manager Mike Smith speaks about the current work at the airport. Above, Wesley Lamborne and Thomas Price install conduit for taxiway lighting at the T.C. Russell Airport Friday. The project along with the resurfacing of a taxiway is being paid for mainly with grants from the FAA and the state. The work is costing the city very little as Smith said, ‘It is cheap. Five cents on the dollar is great.’

Reptile show excites Radney Elementary students

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Fifth- and sixth-graders at Radney Elementary School were treated to a special presentation Friday afternoon, as Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles presented a multitude of creatures the students might encounter in the area, as well as some more exotic reptiles, giving the students a valuable education about these animals.

The show began with non-venomous snakes, some of which can be valuable in nature by keeping the ecosystem in balance. These included the king snake, which will eat venomous snakes and is immune to their venom, as well as the red rat snake and the gray rat snake, both of which eat mice, rats and other pests.

“We call it (the king snake) the ‘good snake’

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Radney Elementary School teachers and administrators hold up a Burmese python during the reptile show Friday. The Burmese python can grow up to 20 feet in length, making it one of the largest snakes in the world.

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Teen’s flannel shirts become focus of fight with stepmom

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DEAR ABBY: I am 17 and my sister, “Cheryl,” is 16. She likes wearing flannel shirts, black leggings or jeans everywhere, especially to school, because they are comfortable.

Sometimes she even wears sweatpants and a T-shirt.

Our stepmom tells her she looks like a lesbian and that she gets one day out of the school week to dress like a “slob,” and the rest of the days she has to dress nice. By “nice” she means an outfit that looks cute by her standards. It means no “lesbian-looking” flannels and, instead, a lacy blouse or a patterned top.

Cheryl argues that she’s just going to school, a lot of other kids dress that way and nobody cares. My stepmom argues that she cares, and she thinks the way Cheryl looks at school is a reflection on her (my stepmom), which makes her look bad. My dad doesn’t say anything because he’s low-key and agrees with her, but he isn’t as vocal or mean about it.

DEAR ABBY Advice

My sister doesn’t like being called a lesbian, and it makes me really mad, but my stepmom is mean and will find some way to ground me out of spite if I argue with her about it. What do I do? -DON’T WANT TO ARGUE DEAR DON’T WANT TO ARGUE: Your stepmother appears to be a homophobe.

The only way your sister’s attire could reflect on your stepmother would be if she went to school unwashed and wearing soiled, tattered clothing. Not all lesbians dress in the same style; some are very feminine. If Cheryl were a lesbian, it would be nothing to be ashamed of.

Children who are called names and bullied as your stepmother is doing can become depressed to the

point of self-harm or risky behavior. Because you are afraid you will be punished if you speak up, find a teacher or counselor at school you can confide in about what’s going on. Your parents could benefit from an intervention -- and so could Cheryl.

DEAR ABBY: I have been overweight more than half my life. I have tried many diets and exercise plans, and invariably I gain all those pounds back. I’m planning to have gastric sleeve surgery as soon as my surgeon can fit me into his schedule.

Although I have gone through all of the required office visits with my primary care provider, I haven’t made a final decision because I’m nervous about it. No one in my family knows except my husband.

My parents are elderly and probably would hate it and worry about me, so I don’t want them to know. As for my children, I know they won’t like it, but I don’t mind their

knowing. I will (hopefully) lose 60 to 70 pounds.

Should I tell them in advance or wait until it becomes obvious? I’m a private person and don’t want anyone outside my immediate family knowing about this.

I certainly don’t want any negative or snarky remarks from neighbors or my church family.

Am I being ridiculous, selfish or silly? If I don’t disclose, how will I explain how I lost the weight if someone asks without spilling my secret?

-- READY FOR A CHANGE DOWN SOUTH DEAR READY: A way to do that would be to reply, “I have made the decision not to discuss my weight anymore.

Please respect that.”

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Obituaries Oscar Terry Presley 1947 - 2018 A visitation for Oscar Terry Presley, 71, of Alexander City, will be Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Presley passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Alexander City, Alabama to Oscar Turner Presley and Irene Jones Presley. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He loved his family dearly. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, and boating on Lake Martin. He also enjoyed watching Alabama Football and going to the beach.

He is survived by his daughters, Belinda Carroll (Kevin) and Jennifer McFaul (Russell); brothers, Don Presley (Cathy), Vincent Presley and Tim Presley; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Terry Presley and his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Radney Funeral Home for his arrangements.

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

Road work Cliff Williams / The Outlook

Gary Ingram Grading and Paving has started work on Central Boulevard. The road will be closed between Joseph Street and Russell Road as crews mill down, work on the base and install new curbing before installing new pavement.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

How to submit obituaries Obituaries can be submitted to The Outlook from funeral homes by email at obits@alexcityoutlook.com For more information, call (256) 234-4281.

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Mrs. Janette Oliver Mrs. Janette Oliver, age 80, of Alexander City, AL. died on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Coosa Valley Medical Center, Sylacauga, AL. Service details are incomplete at this time.

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Police Reports Alexander City Police Department August 23

• Taylor Stroud, 29, of Opelika was arrested for possession of a forged instrument.

• Nicole Lynn Wilkins, 35, of Alexander City was arrested for dog presumed to be vicious and dogs running at large.

• April Danielle Holliman, 43, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

• Cedrick Demetrius Payne, 41, of Alexander City was arrested for receiving stolen property.

• Broderick Dwayne Towns, 59, of Alexander City was arrested for assault.

• Domestic violence was reported on Old Kellyton

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• Assault was reported in Alexander City.

• Burglary was reported on S Street.

• Possession of a controlled substance was reported in Alexander City.

• Fraudulent use of a credit or debit card was reported in Alexander City.

• Unlawful breaking and entering a vehicle and theft was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported on South Road Court.

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• Eureka Shardae Thomas, 24, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and harassment.

• Michael Anthony Farley II, 39, of Dadeville was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

• Laderrial Keshun Johnson, 37, of Alexander City was arrested for using false identity to obstruct justice.

• Assault was reported on B Street.

• Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Commerce Drive.

• Criminal use of defensive spray and domestic incident was reported in Alexander City.

• Possession of a controlled substance was reported on Highway 280.

• Domestic violence was reported on Daywell Street.

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• Jacqueline Evon Westbrooks, 42, of Alexander City was arrested for harassment.

• Possession of a pistol by a drunk or addict and driving under the influence was reported in Alexander City.

• Domestic violence was reported on Pearl Drive.

• Harassment was reported in Alexander City.

• Harassment was reported on Pearson Chapel Road.

• Domestic violence was reported in Alexander City.

August 21

• Michael Eugene Prather, 62, of Alexander City was arrested for possession of a pistol by a drunk/addict and driving under the influence.

• Joseph Carl Blair, 21, of Alexander City was

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• Drew Warden was arrested on a probation violation warrant for warrant for theft of property third.

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United Way Executive Director Sharon Fuller said. “We will have a light dinner for everyone, and we are asking guests to donate items for our disaster relief buckets.�

These buckets will be prepared for a number of different uses, including helping families who may have lost everything in a house fire and volunteers responding to help clean up after a natural disaster. Items requested include travel-size containers of shampoo and conditioner, work gloves, latex gloves, small bottles of unscented bleach, duct tape and many more items, a full list of which can be obtained by calling the Lake Martin Area United Way office at 256-329-3600.

During the program, the interim numbers from this year’s campaign pacesetter, River Bank & Trust, plus the numbers raised through the April 7 quail fry and other early fundraising efforts from other organizations will be announced to the public. Along with the more serious aspects of the evening, there will also be the chance for guests to win door prizes, while tickets will be available for purchase, giving participants the chance to win a large planter and the special gift basket being raffled off by River Bank & Trust, a winner for which will be drawn at the upcoming Downtown Fashion Show. There will also be presentations from some of the agen-

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Sandra Fuller tosses lifesavers to the crowd during a United Way event in March. This year’s ‘Be a Lifesafer of Hope’ kickoff event is set for Tuesday at CACC’s Betty Carol Graham Technology Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the program scheduled to begin at 6.

cies involved with the United Way throughout the night.

The Boy Scouts will be presenting the colors, while one of the Girl

The Alexander City Fire Department raised more than $3,400 for families and children with muscle debilitating diseases during its annual Fill the Boot campaign.

Scouts will be leading our invocation,� Fuller said. “The Camp Fire

will be putting on a short skit as well. We try to utilize as many agencies as possible during our events.�

Fuller took a moment to recognize some of the sponsors making Tuesday evening’s event possible, including Coosa Valley Medical Center, Burgess Distributing, Piggly Wiggly, the Tallapoosa County Lighthouse and the Salvation Army. She also wanted to thank The Home Depot and Lake Martin Building Supply for donating the buckets to be used for disaster relief kits. “I encourage everyone to come out, bring an item for the buckets, enjoy the event and get excited for this year’s campaign,� Fuller said.

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Firefighters MDA’s families during this year’s Fill the Boot campaign,�

MDA Director of New Business Development Angie Jordin said. “This year’s Fill the Boot was a success and we are grateful for the generosity of those in the Alex City community who have helped individuals with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscledebilitating diseases truly live unlimited.�

Firefighters across the country have taken part in MDA’s Fill the Boot tradition for more than

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60 years, hitting the streets or storefronts, asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to the MDA, joining the fight to find treatments and cures for devastating diseases that take away everyday abilities like walking, talking and even breathing.

Funds raised help the MDA’s efforts to fund groundbreaking research and life-enhancing programs such as state of the art support groups and care centers, including the MDA Care

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Center at UAB. They also help send more than 65 local children to “the best week of the year� at MDA Summer Camp at no cost to their families at Camp ASCCA in Jacksons Gap. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is an organization dedicated to leading the fight to free individuals and the families who love them from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating

diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life.

The association uses its collective strength to help children and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases, caring for individuals from day one and empowering families with service and support in hometowns across America. Learn how you can fund cures, find care and champion the cause at www.mda.org.

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Aside from fulfilling their duties and putting their lives on the line as firefighters, the dedicated members of the ACFD recently took to local store fronts to participate in the 2018 Muscular Dystrophy Association Fill the Boot campaign. Firefighters stood outside stores like Walmart and Tractor Supply in the sweltering heat collecting money for the MDA. Over the course of the campaign, firefighters raised $3,400 to benefit the MDA. Now that’s something to applaud.

“The firefighters of Alex City have once again shown their immense dedication and care for MDA’s families during this year’s Fill the Boot campaign,” MDA Director of New Business Development Angie Jordin said. “This year’s Fill the Boot was a success and we are grateful for the generosity of those in the Alex City community who have helped individuals with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases truly live unlimited.”

The annual Fill the Boot campaign aims to generate funds to find a cure for muscular dystrophy, a disease that weakens the muscular skeletal system and hampers movement for those affected. There are many subtypes of this disorder and the most common variety begins in childhood, mostly in boys. Girls can be carriers and affected but it’s much more common in boys. It affects an estimated 3,500 to 6,000 male births per year and has no cure.

Firefighters across the country have taken part in MDA’s Fill the Boot tradition for more than 60 years, hitting the streets or storefronts, asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to the MDA, joining the fight to find treatments and cures for devastating diseases that take away everyday abilities like walking, talking and even breathing.

We applaud our firefighters for taking the time to participate in this campaign to help children and adults with these debilitating diseases.

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T.C. Coley represents District 1, including half of Coley Creek, the Andrew Jackson subdivision, the southern part of Indian Hill, North Central Avenue, part of Pearson’s T.C. Coley Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill community. His phone number is 256-212-9316.

His address is 2316 North Central Avenue, Kellyton.

Steve Robinson represents District 2, which includes the southern part of Steve Robinson Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number is 256-6540047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston. John McKelvey McKelvey currently serves as chairman. His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Emma Jean Thweatt Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 825-4207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

George Carleton Jr. represents District 5, which includes southern Camp Hill, Red Ridge, Walnut Hill, Union and Pleasant George Carleton Jr. Ridge. His address is 630 Turner Road, Dadeville.

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“I love the Lord. He heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”

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Catholics asked: ‘How can you stay?’

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he major disgrace of America’s Catholic bishops was to foster a culture in which priests sexually assaulted children and were then sent on to new duties as their ungodly behavior was covered up.

There is also a second failure. Thanks to the bishops, who are supposed to strengthen the faith, Catholics are now regularly asked: “How can you be a Catholic?” And, even more pointedly, “How can you stay?”

This summer, these questions became much harder to answer.

This is about the institution, not about whether to be a Christian. Christianity heroically preaches a devotion to the poor and the marginalized, and the abusive priests often preyed on the most vulnerable and least advantaged children. As a dear friend who no longer thinks of herself as part of the church noted, these reprehensible acts turned Christianity on its head.

It’s fair to ask why church-going Catholics, myself included, were so shaken by the scathing report from a Pennsylvania grand jury and the revelation of the abuses by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick. After all, since the 1980s and 1990s, we have known a great deal about the church’s malfeasance and yet we held on.

The sickening catalogue of pure evil in Pennsylvania is certainly part of the answer. And McCarrick’s admirers were at first shocked and then horrified over his betrayal.

Defenders of the church note that the bishops’ 2002 reforms dealing with abusive priests, though imperfect, made a difference. It appears that all but two of the cases described in the Pennsylvania report predate the policy changes, although we may learn of more as victims feel newly empowered to report past transgressions.

But the sheer weight of the evidence brought home a reality that loyal Catholics

E.J. DIONNE Columnist who retain an appreciation of the good work the church has done must confront: The great missing piece in the church’s response was the failure of the hierarchy to atone — truly, deeply, credibly — for putting institutional self-protection over the interests of the young and the powerless who were harmed.

The leadership has resolutely avoided a searching inquiry into how the church’s culture and structure contributed to a catastrophic failure of accountability. A philosopher friend who has warm feelings for the church offered an insight that Catholics cannot avoid: “Hierarchy without transparency is tyranny.”

Patricia McGuire, the president of Trinity College in Washington, grasped the essential truth in a July essay written after the McCarrick revelations but before the grand jury accounting. “The utter lack of a truly empathetic acknowledgment of the victims,” she wrote, “and those who truly love the victims, those who also suffer because of the abuse — their mothers and fathers and all in the universe afflicted by these grave sins — this is the most fundamental problem the Church has yet to address in a satisfactory way.”

She pointed to the church’s “sad history of sometimes rendering unequivocally harsh judgment against those who violate even minor rules while looking the other way when its own ordained leaders violate the most sacred and profound rules about human conduct and respect for human dignity.”

Pope Francis has been the fresh voice the church needed and has shown courage on one issues ranging from climate change to pov-

erty. Nonetheless, he was shamefully slow in facing the gravity of the crisis, and his statement last week acknowledging the depth of the church’s culpability is merely a first step.

But beware of polemicists who single out the pope and progressive bishops for sharp criticism while ignoring the failures of their conservative episcopal allies and Francis’s predecessors.

Some on the Catholic right are eager to use the latest news to wage a factional war against Francis’ friends in the hierarchy, resolutely ignoring bishops involved in the cover-up who were allies of Pope John Paul II. Exploiting what is a blight on the entire church to make a play for power is a further affront to the innocents who have suffered.

I could detail the reasons for my personal gratitude to the church, list the devoted people I know — especially nuns and lay women — who carry out missions of mercy, and argue that its core teachings about our obligations to each other remain urgent in our wounded world.

But like many at this moment, I am struggling, wondering if the church can meet its own obligations — to those it injured wantonly above all, and to the faithful who are still in search of a compelling answer when they are asked: “How can you stay?”

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

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have Family Game Night Bingo from 5 until 8 p.m.

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

Today’s Events

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

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

DANCE: The Mellow Valley Community Center in Cragford is hosting an ‘80s Dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to dress in ‘80s attire, dance and sing the night away. There will be a photo booth, 50/50 raffle and concessions.

There is a $5 cover charge for this family event. For more information visit www.mellowvalleycc.com.

Today’s Birthdays

Doris McDaniel, Shanika Williams, Racheal Morgan, Grace Hutto, Catherine Greenleaf, Stephen Talton, Jean Adair and Betty Dye are celebrating birthdays today.

Sunday’s Events

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

Dr. Albert Pike is pastor.

GUEST SPEAKER: Marshall

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Street Church is hosting special guest speaker Bro. Freddie Edwards, pastor of Sanctuary Church in Sylacauga, at 6 p.m.

Sunday’s Birthdays

Thelma R. Blackmon, Rickie Stowes, Aaron Walker and Braxton White celebrate their birthdays Sunday.

Sunday’s Anniversaries

James and Deborah Pike Robert L. and Bessie Golatte celebrate their anniversary Sunday.

Monday’s Birthdays

Martecia Rogers, Za’Niya Edwards, Edna Jackson, Jessica Whetstone, E. Paul Jones, Eugene Gamble, “Pat” Reaves, Amber Brown, Pat Thompson and Minnie Reeder celebrate their birthdays Monday.

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Mike Ransom with Alexander City Public Works and other public works employees removed a tree from Houston Street Thursday morning. The work caused the street to be closed as workers fell the tree and cleaned it up. Friday’s Outlook had a teaser on its front page for this photo to be on Page 2 but it was omitted. The Outlook regrets this error.

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

For more information call 334-8449600.

MINISTERIAL MEETING: The Alexander City Ministerial Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Center.

Tuesday, August 28

CAMPAIGN KICKOFF: The Lake Martin Area United Way is hosting its annual Campaign Kickoff for the 2019 Campaign Season on Tuesday, August 28 at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College, Alex City Campus, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The public is welcome to join us for a light dinner as we announce our goal for the 2019 campaign season with River Bank & Trust as the pacesetter. Come learn more about United Way and the 28 agencies it supports.

Items to fill Disaster Buckets for use in the communities as the need arises will be accepted.

Contact the United Way office at 256-329-3600 for a list of needed items.

Wednesday, August 29

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

Saturday, September 1

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

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CHEESE BALLS: The United Methodist Women of the Alexander City First United Methodist Church will be taking orders for cheese balls from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. There are four flavors to pick from including Spicy Seniorita, Olde English Cheddar and Olde English Bleu.

Order forms can be picked up in the church office and orders can be placed on the church’s website at alexcityfumc.org. Cheese balls can be picked up Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Sunday, September 2

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: Mt. Zion East Missionary Baptist is celebrating 15th anniversary of faithful ser-

vice honoring Rev. and Sister Jimmy Thomas Sunday, September 2.

Guest minister is Rev. Justin Freeman, pastor of New Canaan Baptist in Camp Hill.

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

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

Tuesday, September 4

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

MONTHLY LUNCHEON: Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends in Millerville will have their Monthly Luncheon on Wednesday, September 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Please bring a covered dish and a small donation.

Saturday, September 8

PANCAKE BREAKFAST: The Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting its monthly pancake breakfast Saturday, September 8 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. It is eat-in or carry-out and costs $6 a plate.

BENEFIT RIDE: There will be a benefit ride to help pay the funeral cost of 12-year-old Dakota Reeves Sept. 8. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Sportplex on the Highway 22 side in the first parking lot on the left. Kickstands up is at 10 a.m.

Scott Vick is leading the ride.

Cost is $20 a bike and $5 a passenger. There will be a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. You do not have to ride to help. You can stop by Radney’s Funeral Home in Alexander City and make a donation towards Dakota’s funeral cost.

For more information contact Pattie McLain at 256-267-5374, Scott Vick at 256-404-3841, Ike Smith at 256-7860796 or Chris Ward at 256-749-8664.

Sunday, September 9

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

Monday, September 10

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will be presenting “Fools for Love: Fads and Fancies of Regency England” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, September 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

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

Tuesday, September 11

PRAYER WALK: The Alexander City Area Ministerial Association is sponsoring a prayer walk, from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting in the parking

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Thursday, September 13

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

Monday, September 17

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

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

Monday, September 24

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

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

Monday, October 1

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will be presenting “George Jones: The Crown Prince of Country Music” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

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

Tuesday, October 2

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Alexander City Police Department and the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the 35th National Night Out Tuesday, October 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Strand Park.

Officers from the Alexander City Police Department, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and the Alexander City Fire Department along with first responders, churches and local government officials will have an opportunity to hand out safety information. There will be free hot dogs, a bounce house and slide, music, child i.d. kits, Sparky the Fire Dog, Scruff, Sponge Bob Square Pants and more.

For more information contact Capt.

James Orr with the Alexander City Police Department at 256-329-6772.

Monday, October 15

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino will be presenting to Horizons Unlimited Monday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.

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

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Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville

Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212

Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972

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New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331

BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site

Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road

New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846

Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716

Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070

New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932

Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865

Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882

Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville

The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696

Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City

Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989

Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873

Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street

Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941

Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville

Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224

Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243

Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811

Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater

Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236

Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814

Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327

Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville

Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541

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Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)

Haven United Methodist 354 Christian St., Alex City 256-329-8394 Hillabee Campground UMC 120 CC Road, Alex City Sunday School 10am Sunday Service 11am Kellyton U.M., Kellyton, 256-329-1681

Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408

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Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street

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Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City

Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564

Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590

Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend

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CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631

METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284

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Robinson Memorial Presbyterian Robinson Rd., Alex City UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City God’s House 9334 Hwy 63N, Alex City Roger Green Sun. Service: 11:00 & 6:00 Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211 Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119

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Residential Electricians and helpers needed Local Work Please send work experience/references to: bobclowdus@clowdus electric.com Call:256-596-0180 An opportunity for a young person to learn good trade

We Are Looking to Fill the Following Positions: 1. RN/LPN Nursing Supervisor 2. Caregivers Provide appropriate care and supervision to Elderly and Disabled individuals.

Call us at 256-342-5222 or email: aohcs08@gmail.com Construction company needing to hire painters/carpenters. Must have experience.

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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are full of energy. You even might consider bringing friends together for a fun competition.

You have a way of pulling people in. Organizing a happening could be a piece of cake. Follow your instincts. Tonight: A party could start from out of nowhere.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity helps you organize a situation much more eÉ&#x2C6;ectively than youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d thought possible. This new perspective comes from a strong willingness to grow. You also see events and people in a diÉ&#x2C6;erent light. Tonight: Be as lively as you can be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You might be thinking of someone at a distance, or perhaps you decide to take a trip. Know that you will not satisfy this need until you are mentally prepared.

Consider diÉ&#x2C6;erent possibilities, but remember that time is on your side.

Tonight: Enjoy music.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) One-on-one relating leads to an interesting conversation. Be careful, though, as your mind is likely to Ă&#x2026;oat to other times and faraway places. A close friend could have an attitude, which you might want to bypass for now. Tonight: Time for fun and games.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Others seek you out. In fact, you could be surprised by what comes down the pike toward you. Be Ă&#x2026;attered. How you juggle friends and a love interest could amaze many people. You need to check in with an older person. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might want to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? to a project. Of course, you might decide to throw an impromptu party instead. A child or loved one might want some extra time with you. Do your best to make this possible.

Tonight: Recognize when you are too tired to go on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your imagination might be going overboard when dealing with a loved one. The unexpected occurs with the Ă&#x201E;nances of a partnership.

You might want to indulge in a major purchase, but your timing is oÉ&#x2C6;. Tonight: Have a chat with a family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Move through a last-minute hassle that could interrupt the Ă&#x2026;ow of an event. Do your best to stay in sync with a neighbor or relative who appears to be closed down.

You might not realize how little you are sharing as well. Tonight: Invite some friends over.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You could be making a diÉ&#x2C6;erence where it counts. Others appreciate your generous spirit. Speak your mind when having a discussion with a sibling or a close neighbor.

Be sure to schedule time for a lengthy visit. Tonight: Rock the neighborhood with music!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You tend to indulge a lot, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel relieved that the time has come to enjoy your weekend. Deal with the unexpected. If you can use this event to create more of what you want, by all means, do. Tonight: Treat a family member to a favorite dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You attract what you desire. Indulge in a lively afternoon. You easily could have various invitations to sort through. You will want to do what feels right, but you might opt to follow your heart. Tonight: Express your feelings to a partner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You might be more demanding than you realize. If you Ă&#x201E;nd yourself in the middle of an argument, ask yourself why you are pushing others so hard. Make amends by explaining the vision behind what you are Ă&#x201E;ghting for. Tonight: Hang out and relax.

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Weekend Edition, August 25-26, 2018

The Outlook

THE BORN LOSER ® By Art and Chip Sansom

GARFIELD® By Jim Davis

BIG NATE® By Lincoln Peirce

ALLEY OOP® By Dave Graue and Jack Bender

THE GRIZZWELLS® By Bill Schorr

ARLO & JANIS® By Jimmy Johnson

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FRANK AND EARNEST® By Bob Thaves

Job Opportunities

WARRIOR MET COAL NOW HIRING Located in Brookwood, AL Immediate need for experienced: Â&#x2021;8QGHUJURXQG 0LQHUV Â&#x2021;(OHFWULFLDQV Â&#x2021;0DLQWHQDQFH )RUHPDQ Â&#x2021;6XSHUYLVRUV $SSO\ RQOLQH ZZZ ZDUULRUPHWFRDO FRP

Garage Sales

Yard Sale 196 Lakeview Circle Alexander City Saturday Daylight until ?

Fishing, hunting, tools, clothing, kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clothing, too much to mention!

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

Call: 334-415-0682

Please visit www.pci-nsn.gov for more information or call 251-368-9136.

Miscellaneous For Sale

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance/DFWP.

Micheline Defender Tires 215/60R16. 80K mile tires, only 40,000 miles on them, have been rotated every 3,000 miles. $200 Available Friday.

256-749-1644

Now Hiring for Full-Time Manufacturing Positions in the Alexander City Area.

All Shifts Available.

Overtime & some Saturdays may be required. Pay rates start at $9.00/hr & increase depending on the company.

Your choice of two Health Insurance Plans available.

Must pass drug screen & client background requirements.

Apply in person at: 207 South Central Avenue Alexander City, AL 35010 or Online at www.asapply-ag.com

Lake Martin Vascular Clinic Ultrasound Sonographer Must be registered with a min. of 3 years experience Call 256-212-9300 Ext. 8

For Sale: $76,500 1227 6th Street, Alex City Main House- 2BR/1BA, Kitchen, Large Den Guest House-2BR/1BA Call Amy Duncan for Showing: 256-212-2222 Lake Martin Realty

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Manufactured Homes For Rent For Rent 2 and 3BR, 1 and 2BA. 4073 Whaley Ferry Road Alexander City.

Rent starting at $325.00 with deposit. No pets.

Please, call 334-745-7367.

Business Opportunities

Cabin in the Woods Atop Lookout Mountain 1 mile from Mentone Village. $300 for four nights.

Accommodates four people.

(205)903-4223

Automobiles

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

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

Boats & Watercraft For Sale: Aluminum deep hull ¿VKLQJ ERDW ¶ $OXPDZHOG &DOO

Sailboat, Aqua Cat 12.5 Catamaran, Extra sail, trailer, 4 life vests, 2 paddles, used for years on Lake Martin Asking $450 Call: 334-272-9396 or 334-301-1810 1993 14-foot Sylvan V-hull Boat w/drive-on trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, live well, WUROOLQJ PRWRU GHSWK ¿QGHU rod holders. Asking $2800 Call Tom @ 256-307-1423

1999 Chevrolet Blazer 4-door.

V6 Vortech, automatic tranmission, A/C good, tires good, transmission 7 months old. Asking $3000 OBO (334)303-3019 Call after 4pm

Houses For Rent

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Highland Ridge Apartments located in Goodwater.

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30K miles. Entertainment Center. Classic Motor Home $39,000 (256)329-5179

Small house on Lake Martin 2BR/1BA Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gap area $750/month + $750 deposit (256)212-3058 FOR RENT 3BR/2BA Home in Stillwaters, Dadeville 2,600 sq.ft., 500 sq.ft of basement storage available $975/month 334-444-2165

Real Estate 135 Brookside Drive Alex City 3BR/2BA New siding. Kitchen appliances. Fans, lights DQG VRPH Ã&#x20AC;RRULQJ )HQFHG areas. $89,500 Owner 805-462-8342

1998 Buick Lesabre Great running condition.

146,000 miles $2,000.00 or obo.

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Homes For Sale

PRICE REDUCED!!

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

Adult driven, never smoked in.

Had spoiler on rear.

Sharp-looking car.

32 average mpg/38 highway.

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

Leave name & number if no answer.

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Transportation

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Call Classifieds at 256.277.4219.

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

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Estate Sales

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Manufactured Home Lots

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

Auctions & Sales

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

Houses For Rent

HOUSE FOR RENT 802 North Bridge St. Wetumpka, AL 2 bedroom/1 bath, unfurnished, 150-foot backyard.

No pets. 5 min to Wind Creek Casino Wetumpka. $400 month $400 deposit 973-768-7242 egeeter@aol.com

Merchandise Kenmore Washer & Dryer White. Sold as set $250.

256-750-3314

An application provided by Human Resources must be completed. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

Apartments

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

Rain or Shine!!

Lots of Stuff

Furniture & Appliances

Staff Physician (RFT) and Physical Therapist/PRN (RPT)

Homes For Sale

1 Bedroom House, Large rooms. $375 monthly $375 deposit. CH&A NO PETS! (256)329-0870.

Clean 2BR Furnished/Unfurnished.

Good locale. Alex City.

No pets. Lawn care provided $320+.

256-212-9858.

NEW LISTING!!!

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Weekend Edition, August 25-26, 2018

Airport incandescent,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the latest and greatest.â&#x20AC;?

The new lighting also means savings for the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The savings are in energy use and maintenance,â&#x20AC;? Smith said.

Mark Lamborne with Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electric is installing the new lighting on the taxiway and the numbers are staggering with over 14,000 feet of wire, 9,000 feet of conduit and ground rods at every light and every 500 feet on a lighting suppression system that has more than 9,000 feet of wire itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think about it being that much,â&#x20AC;?

Lamborne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we are only doing a re-light of half the taxiway.â&#x20AC;?

Maintenance will also be easier than on the 30-plus year old system as wire is just buried in the ground without conduit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last lighting strike the system took about two weeks to track it all down.â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You would get power and then see smoke coming from (a light). It is an old system that needs help.â&#x20AC;?

The new system is already in use at other airports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all FAA design,â&#x20AC;?

Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is in individual cans concreted in and with conduit between them.â&#x20AC;?

The lighting project comes on the heels of replacing the taxiway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old one was coming apart,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little stones and pieces of asphalt were creating issues for the propeller planes. They were sucking it up and it was like sandblasting.

If you knick a prop, it could lead to a crack.

The jet engines were sucking it up too. It was

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a safety issue.â&#x20AC;?

Smith said the old taxiway could not handle the weight of some of the planes coming in despite the runway being able to.

New PAPI lights are to be installed soon for a north approach that aid pilots in landing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a series of four lights,â&#x20AC;? Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each one is set to different angles. An ideal approach, you get two reds and two whites.â&#x20AC;?

The T.C. Russell Airport already has PAPI lights for a south approach. The PAPI lights used in conjunction with wide area augmentation system, means pilots can land under almost any conditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It comes down to 250 feet from the south and you are lined up,â&#x20AC;?

Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Atlanta and the other big airports have 200 feet but they are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars. We are getting ours for free as long as we keep our approaches clear.â&#x20AC;?

Smith said a tree-clearing project around the airport a couple years ago was to maintain the navigational aid.

The airport sees more than 400 take offs and landings a month though some days are busier.

Just Thursday Smith said they had more than 30.

The airport has 32 hangars and has a waiting list for openings.

For the next project, Smith is hoping the airport will see more upgrades in the near future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We submitted some more grant projects,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope to be able to replace the lights along the runway.

They are 30 years old.

Hopefully we will know more about it next year.â&#x20AC;?

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The new taxiway, top, replaces one that was coming apart allowing pebbles to strike props and be sucked into jet engines.

Above right, PAPI lighting is currently only available to pilots coming to the T.C. Russell Airport from the south. Thanks to a grant PAPI lighting will be installed to be used by pilots landing from the north. Above left, A plane takes off from the T.C. Russell Airport Friday.

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because it eats other snakes,” Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles Owner Rebecca Tucker said.

“Without snakes like these, our ecosystem would be all messed up.”

After letting the students take a look at these non-venomous snakes, Tucker and her cousin, Yarbrough’s business manager Lori Feazell, carefully pulled out several snakes that are venomous and can be found throughout the area, so the students would know what to look for and be more careful as a result when spending time outdoors.

“The coral snake is the most venomous snake in the United States,” Feazell said. “However, it lives underground closer to the ocean.”

While the pair did not have a coral snake with them, instead showing how the king snake looks very similar to the coral snake, Tucker and Feazell did have several other venomous snakes with them that can be found in Alabama, including the copperhead, the cottonmouth, the timber rattlesnake and the eastern diamondback. According to Tucker, the copperhead is the most populous venomous snake in the eastern United States, while all of them like to hide in tall grass and under sticks and leaves. As a way to minimize the chance of being bitten by a venomous snake, Tucker said boots are ideal when hiking, while wearing leather gloves are important when working in the yard. Also, she said it was not good to try and run away from these snakes, as they can strike quickly. Instead, if far enough away (these snakes can strike up to half of their body length), she said it is best to slowly back away, but if closer, stand still and call for help.

“The key thing to remember if you’re bitten is to stay calm and either call 911 or have someone take you to the hospital,” Tucker said. “Treat all snakes like they are venomous.”

After showcasing many of the snakes Tucker and Feazell brought with them, the pair then brought out other reptiles, some that are more local to Alabama and others which make their homes in distant lands.

Both the red and the black and white tegu are native to South America, particularly Argentina, while the African spur tortoise, one of the largest tortoises in the world, resides in the savanna of central and southern Africa. Even though it does not live in Tallapoosa County, Tucker also brought with her an American alligator, which can be found along the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Having raised Sweet Pea the alligator from its infancy, Tucker is able to sing Sweet Pea to sleep, wake it up and even kiss it without having to worry too much about how Sweet Pea will react.

The show concluded with several teachers and principal Dr. John Prestridge holding up a Burmese python, while counselor Curtis Gay got even more up-close and personal with a reticulated python.

Both of these snakes are some of the largest in the world, as the Burmese python can grow up to 20 feet long, and the reticulated python can reach 30 feet in length.

The students left the gym full of excitement for getting to see all of the various creatures on display, knowing the education they received during the show was not only exciting, but also one-of-a-kind.

“The difference between fear and appreciation is knowledge,” Tucker said.

One of the newest additions to the show was a red tegu.

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Students at Radney Elementary received a valuable education Friday about venomous snakes like the timber rattlesnake, top, and non-venomous ones like the cottonmouth, above.

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Above, Rebecca Tucker with Yarbrough’s Educational Reptiles shares a moment with Sweet Pea, an American alligator while Radney Elementary counselor Curtis Gay and art teacher Hannah Hawk look on. Right, Gay gets up close and personal with a reticulated python during Friday’s reptile show at Radney. Below, Tucker shows off Sweet Pea. Second from bottom, Gay and Hawk lift an African spur tortoise onto a table during the reptile show. Bottom, Tucker’s cousin and Yarbrough’s business manager Lori Feazell shows off a black and white tegu, a South American lizard at the show Friday.

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

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Should there be a shot clock in high school?

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ith the talk of potentially lowering the shot clock in the NBA, I think the idea of a shot clock in high school basketball should be explored.

This is always a tough subject for me because there are cases when I see how a shot clock could be detrimental in high school hoops. We’ve all seen those basketball games that are 50-12 after the first half and forcing the team that’s ahead to shoot isn’t benefitting anyone.

With that being said, there’s no reason a shot clock would have to be enforced if, for instance, the mercy rule is under effect.

Another argument I’ve heard against a high school shot clock is it works against teams who need time to develop plays, who are working on fundamentals and who aren’t as skilled at playing hurryup ball. But my answer to that is the shot clock in high school obviously wouldn’t need to be nearly as stringent as it is in the NBA or even college.

The NBA is talking about reducing its shot clock after an offensive rebound from 24 to 14 seconds. As far as I know this would only apply to offensive rebounds, meaning teams would already be set up in their offense and wouldn’t be as pressured to play quickly.

But still, 14 seconds is not a lot of time. Neither is 24. I’m not even arguing for a 30-second clock, which is what NCAA men’s basketball uses. But I think it’d be worth looking into a 40- or 45-second shot clock, and with eight minute quarters in high school, that’s not really putting any pressure on anyone.

The reason I argue so heavily for a shot clock is because I’ve seen too many high school basketball games where a team literally wastes time. In a tight ball game, if an opponent has so few fouls it’d be hard to stop the clock anyway or your team is really good at playing keep away, it can become watered down. I’ve also seen the last few minutes of the second quarter have virtually no action because one team’s point guard is standing just in front of half court, just a-bouncin’.

One of the worst examples of the lack of a shot clock I saw happened back in Pennsylvania, and it actually backfired against the team that decided to stand around. The two teams were tied 35-35 and one with an extremely talented 3-point shooter gained possession. The team decided to play the waiting game with more than three and a half minutes on the clock. If you do the math, that’s nearly half of one quarter, or an eighth of the entire game.

With about five seconds remaining, the point guard finally decided to drive the lane and kick it back for the potential 3-point dagger. The shot was right on target, but it bounced off the rim and out. The game went to overtime, and the opposing team won 42-37.

What would’ve happened if those two teams just played those final three and a half minutes instead of standing around?

Who knows. Maybe the results would’ve been the same, but it would’ve been a much better ending for everyone involved than 10 guys standing around on a court staring at each other in a tie ballgame.

A shot clock would’ve stopped us all from momentarily falling asleep during what could’ve been a thrilling ending to what had been a great game.

Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.

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Maggie Wood should be one of the top returning hitters for the Generals this season.

GENERALS RETURN

Horseshoe Bend is young but experienced in 2018

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

After exceeding expectations last year with such a young squad, Horseshoe Bend’s volleyball team now has a target on its back. The Generals lost just eight matches last season and advanced to sub regional despite having just one senior and a slew of freshmen on the starting rotation.

Now, all but one return and the pressure is on.

“We know that our school expects us to do well and I worry about our girls being able to handle the pressure,” Horseshoe Bend coach Julie

Turner said. “I expect us to do well in our area, but without really knowing much about Woodland and Ranburne, it’s hard to tell. Because they were young last year, though, they didn’t have the pressure. Now, we have a target on our backs and people are going to be coming for us.”

HBS will also be in an area with LaFayette and has beefed up its non-area schedule in hopes a tougher schedule will prep it for better competition in the postseason.

The Generals return six starters. Top hitter Maggie Wood will take up the starting middle hitter role, while Carly Moss and Caly Carlisle will

anchor the outside. Karsen Kinman, who made her debut as a freshman setter, also returns, and Kate Lewis will be playing both right side and setter.

“We’re actually running two different rotations,” Turner said. “We’re trying a two-setter rotation but the girls are still a little more comfortable with one setter.”

Abby Cheatam should be one of the biggest weapons of the team at libero.

“Probably our defense will be our biggest strength,” Turner said. “Abby has really worked hard being our libero this summer. She has really come on strong in learning

how to read the hitters. Our middle position should be our strongest hitting position.”

Ashley Clanton also returns and will play in the back row.

Chloe Prickett, a server and defensive specialist, and Jahia Jennings, a middle hitter, both move up from junior varsity, and Nadia Freeman is new to volleyball but will play middle hitter this year.

“She’s having to learn the whole game but she’s done an excellent job this summer,” Turner said. “She’s tall too, so we have some height this year with Nadia, Jahia and Maggie.”

Horseshoe Bend kicks off the season at 2 p.m. Monday at Dadeville.

DoeNation expands, debuts second season

By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer

The guys at DoeNation are back at with a new season of their locally famous television show suitably titled, “DoeNation Outdoors.” And while the hunting show’s popularity seems to grow with each new episode, stars of the show Brett Williams and Steven Caudle, say they have an underlying mission with farreaching effects. “‘DoeNation Outdoors LLC’ is more than a hunting show, it is a hunting show with a cause; it’s a ministry to feed the hungry,” Williams said.

“At the core of the ministry is Acts 20:35, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Paul is quoting the words of Jesus himself.”

Williams and Caudle are exclusively bow hunters and in an effort to better control the population of deer, the duo only hunts doe. The two then give the harvested venison to local deer processors. Once processed, the meat is donated to local food pantries. Last season they began accepting donations from others in the area who wanted to give to those in need.

“There are many ways to

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Brett Williams and Steven Caudle, the stars of the hunting show ‘DoeNation’ deliver locally-harvested venison in Elmore County. Now, they are expanded to Tallapoosa County.

get involved in this growing ministry,” Williams said.

“One of the best options is for hunters to donate deer to one of the participating processors.

These processors will take these deer at no charge to the hunter or DoeNation to help further the cause of feeding the hungry in our communities.”

Hunting is a very popular sport in Alabama and often an avid hunter can harvest more venison than the freezer will hold. That’s where DoeNation, the ministry, comes in.

LOCAL SPORTS CALENDAR Monday, Aug. 27 High school volleyball Horseshoe Bend at Dadeville, 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 28 High school volleyball Reeltown at Holtville, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 30 High school football Reeltown at Dadeville,

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Middle school football Stanhope Elmore at Alex City High school volleyball Benjamin Russell, Elmore County at Horseshoe Bend, 5 p.m.

Central Coosa, Woodland at Clay Central, 4:30 p.m.

Randolph County at Reeltown, 4:30 p.m.

“Of course, hunters are always encouraged to take what they need to feed their families,” Williams said.

“But once there is enough meat in the freezer, please take advantage of good management practices by harvesting more deer and partner with DoeNation as a way to help impact your communities directly by feeding those in need.”

Last season, Williams and Caudle fed families in Wetumpka, Millbrook,

Eclectic, Tallassee and other surrounding communities. This year, they are expanding their reach even further.

“In just Elmore and Tallapoosa counties there are over 600 families that benefit from the area food pantries, and this season the team will also be serving Lee County,” Williams said.

There are two deer processors in this area that will take venison donations. A+ Deer Processing in Wetumpka and the Skinning Shak in Tallassee will process donated venison free of charge for anyone who wants to donate to this cause.

“DoeNation Outdoors,” which Williams and Caudle film and produce, will air each Tuesday at 8 p.m. on WBIHTV29, a local station that broadcasts to central and south Alabama, reaching 250,000 homes.

Like their ministry, Williams and Caudle’s television appearances are also expanding. This year, Williams and Caudle will also be filming for the television show “BuckVentures” on an episode called “The Woodsman” that airs on The Sportsman’s Channel and MyOutdoorTV. com.

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Wetumpka quarterback Tyquan Rawls throws a pass during the Indians’ win against Fairhope.

Indians shake off mistakes in opener

By CALEB TURRENTINE Sports Writer

Wetumpka recovered from 13 penalties and two turnovers to win its season opener Friday night at Hohenberg Field. The hosts defeated Fairhope 35-17 to win the school’s third consecutive season opener.

“The good thing about the mistakes we made is that we can clean them up,” Wetumpka coach Tim Perry said. “We knew it was going to be a challenge for us but I’m very proud to get the win.”

The Indians (1-0) won with the help of big

plays throughout the game on both sides of the ball. Junior Tyquan Rawls received his first start at quarterback and accounted for 256 yards of total offense and two of the team’s touchdowns.

Rawls saw two other touchdowns, one as the receiver, called back due to penalties.

“I just told the team to move on,” Rawls said.

“There was nothing we could do about it so let’s just go forward and still win the game.”

He still finished with four plays of at least 30 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown pass to Jaleel Johnson. His 42-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave the home team a 21-7 lead, which was all it needed to hold on to the victory.

Senior Deangelo Jones added to Wetumpka’s offense with two touchdowns of his own. He finished with 84 yards on 12 carries. Junior Terrance Thomas added 133 rushing yards and a touchdown as well.

Wetumpka’s defense dealt with the challenge of containing Fairhope quarterback Devin Mitchell.

The senior finished with 261 yards of offense, passing and rushing for a touchdown in the loss.

However, the Indians sacked Mitchell four times and finished the game with two interceptions.

“Very proud of the coaching staff,” Perry said.

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Wetumpka very dynamic and we were concerned about it. We wanted to give soft pressure and try to contain him more.”

Senior Darren Nolen was a big part of that containment. The linebacker finished with six tackles and three sacks.

“We just had to keep our heads straight,” Nolen said. “Don’t give up and be tough.”

Trey Jones walked away with one of the most important plays of the night. At the start of the second half, Fairhope’s Damell Bell was sprinting for the end zone to give the Pirates their first lead.

Jones ran Bell down inside the 5-yard line to keep Wetumpka in front.

Two plays later, the senior safety intercepted Mitchell’s pass and kept the Pirates off of the scoreboard. Wetumpka converted the turnover into seven points and never gave up the lead.

Friday night also featured the first use of instant replay in an Alabama high school football game. The Pirates had a fumble at Wetumpka’s goal line that was overturned at the end of the second quarter. The visitors got the ball back and scored a touchdown on the next play to cut the lead to 13-7 at halftime.

The replay was also used to determine what happened on a play late in the third quarter. Flags were thrown against players on both teams for personal fouls and after the review, both players involved were ejected from the game.

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nowing it was in for a dogfight with Beauregard, the Benjamin Russell football team got exactly what it expected as the Wildcats went toe-to-toe and back and forth with the Hornets throughout the first three quarters.

But after overcoming some obstacles and getting a key responsive touchdown late in the third, the Wildcats took the lead and never surrendered it again

in a 35-20 victory Friday night.

“The best part about it was they faced some adversity,” BRHS coach Kevin Smith said. “In the first half, we had a second and 20, and a lot of times we would’ve backed off that. But they stepped in there, got it to third and manageable. Then we turned around, Nick (McGhee) made a great play on a comeback over there on the sideline and we got a first down. Momentum builds off things like that.”

A big momentum boost came late in the third quarter.

Heading into the second half, Benjamin Russell held a 13-6 lead but knew Beauregard wasn’t going to lay down. The Wildcats got what they thought was coming as the Hornets scored with 4:47 left to take their first and only lead of the game.

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Wildcats a Hornet defender and went the distance for a 63-yard score less than two minutes later.

“That was really a big touchdown for me and the whole team,” Willis said. “I don’t want to take too much credit though because the line really did a lot. Landon made a good pass and it just put us up.

It encouraged everybody.”

Smith, nicknamed The Mad Scientist, designed that play for a reason, too.

“They had a cornerback that went down with a cramp so they brought in a new guy,” Smith said. “They had been playing a little bit soft on the backside, so when they brought in a new guy, we just said, ‘What the heck? Let’s just try a double move on them.’ Ryan does that really well, and it worked out. That was a good time to take a shot.”

Benjamin Russell then added to that touchdown by taking the lead for good with a hook and ladder on the twopoint conversion. Keedon Young took the snap and pitched it to Za Stowes, who found Cotney in the end zone to go up 21-14.

Cotney did a little bit of everything for the Wildcats, having a hand in all five BRHS touchdowns. In addition to his scoring pass to Willis, Cotney also fired touchdown passes to McGhee and Stowes of 34 and 36 yards, respectively. He rushed in two scores from 18 and 26 yards out.

Young also looked strong in his debut as the Wildcats starting running back. He finished with 120 yards on the night.

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Benjamin Russell’s Hezekiah Hunter (23) tries to evade an incoming tackle by Antavious Martin, of Beauregard.

backer Brett Pitts said. “The offense really stayed in it for us, though, so the credit should go to them for real. They did a good job.”

Pitts might have given most of the credit to the offense, but BRHS’ defense was no slouch.

The Wildcats came up with big plays when they needed to and had three different fourth

was going to happen, and they managed those ebbs and flows.

They were able to come up with some big plays. I thought Marquel Jackson had a very good night as well; he was very consistent. We have some inexperience in the secondary, so we’ve got some things to work on but I think it’ll come.”

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down stops. Pitts had a sack and a tackle for a loss (TFL) on fourth down, Kashari Ross finished with a sack and a TFL, Pokey Norris also had a TFL, and Hezekiah Hunter had a sack that essentially iced the game in the closing moments.

“They were resilient,” Smith said. “We told them before we came out that something bad

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plished two big goals Friday night: beating Beauregard for the first time ever and giving Smith a victory in his first game at the helm.

“I’m glad it’s his first game as a head coach and glad that he got a ‘W,’” Willis said.

“Especially never beating Beauregard before, that’s a big win for us.”

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Dadeville 32, Horseshoe Bend 8

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Dadeville’s Dominique Holley brings down Horseshoe Bend’s Nywanski Russell (2) in Thursday night’s game. The Tigers had a season-opening victory against the Generals, 32-8.

Dadeville throttles Generals

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

R

ight out of the gate, Dadeville’s football team proved it could be methodical, it could force turnovers when needed and it could rely on quarterback Slade McCullers to get the job done. That was the recipe for success in the Tigers’ season-opening victory Thursday against Horseshoe Bend, 32-8.

From the get-go, the Tigers moved the ball downfield step by step, taking more than six minutes off the clock and scoring on their first drive of the night.

From then on, the Generals could never catch up.

And every time Horseshoe Bend seemed to get things

moving, a penalty or fumble stopped any potential.

“A lot of times in the first game, that’s going to happen,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said.

“We’re still trying to get some kinks worked out; penalties and little things like offsides are going to hurt you. But Dadeville played well. They played a physical football game, and it was hard for us to handle tonight.”

McCullers had a hand in four of the Tigers’ touchdowns. He capped off Dadeville’s opening drive with a 5-yard rushing score, then bullied his way into the end zone from three yards out just four minutes later.

“The line was blocking well up front, and I just had to run some people over and get some yards,” McCullers said with a laugh.

McCullers also had passing touchdowns of 25 and 31 yards to Cooper Childers and PJ Eason, respectively. He had a handful of long passes and used a plethora of receivers with Conner Fuller, Jamarion Wilkerson and Zander McClendon also getting in on the action.

“We’re pretty deep (at receiver),” McCullers said.

“We have a lot of depth. Our starters are great and our backups are good too. When you have all-around receivers like that, it’s easy.”

Dadeville coach Richard White said, “I thought (Slade) played well. All I asked him to do was be efficient, lead the team and don’t try to win the game by himself and that’s what he did. I’m proud of our kids See DADEVILLE • Page 8

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RIVALRY RENEWED Photos by Cliff Williams / Tallapoosa Publishers Top left, Horseshoe Bend’s Grant Taylor, right, tries to avoid the tackle of Dadeville’s Alex Walker. Top right, Cooper Childers (4) tries to break a Horseshoe Bend tackle. Middle, Dadeville’s Josh Taylor, center, runs down the sideline against Horseshoe Bend. Below right, Dadeville’s Alex Sims (40) kicks against Horseshoe Bend.

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because they played hard.”

There were a couple of times when Horseshoe Bend seemed like it might find some momentum. After allowing Dadeville to score on its opening drive, the Generals stalled the Tiger offense on its second possession, forcing it to go three and out. But Horseshoe Bend fumbled the ensuing punt, setting up Dadeville on the 3-yard line and McCullers’ next score.

To begin the second half, Nywanski Russell put the ball in the hands of receiver Lupe Mancillas on second and 14 to set up third and 5, only to see Dadeville’s Russell Sapp force and recover a fumble. Later in the third, Horseshoe Bend had a third-and-1 opportunity before a holding penalty caused it to be pushed back nearly 20 yards.

And Dadeville’s defense wasn’t taking it easy.

A.J. Williams and Sapp both recovered fumbles; Domunique Holley had a pair of sacks and Max McClendon had one sack and an 11-yard tackle for a loss.

“I was pleased with how we came out and played in our first game,” White said. “I liked our effort. We flew to the ball on defense, and that’s something we haven’t done in a while.”

Dadeville also scored a special teams touchdown, as Williams rushed past the entire Generals’ coverage team for a 61-yard punt return.

Despite Russell taking virtually the entire offense on his shoulders during his first varsity start at quarterback, the Generals couldn’t get anything going offensively. Their only touchdown came on a shortened field. Trent Cotney recovered a Tiger fumble at the Tiger 23, and Russell immediately made Dadeville pay with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Stephon Buchanan.

The scoring pass was the Generals’ longest play of the night, as they struggled to rush the ball behind a lackluster offensive line. Horseshoe Bend’s longest rush went for just 9 yards, and it came from Grant Taylor.

“We just have to go back to the basics (on the offensive line) — footwork, angles and getting where you’re supposed to be,” Averett said. “We need to sustain blocks a little longer. There were bright spots from several guys, but the list of things to work on is not short.”

Although Dadeville is now 1-0 on the season, White’s thoughts were along the same lines as Averett’s — there were some good things and some bad things he saw from his Tigers.

“Our defense ran to the play at times,” White said.

“We tackled well at times. Their quarterback is tough to hem up because he’s an athlete. Our offense sputtered at times and looked decent at times. We have a lot of things we need to work on, and that’s what the first game is for to show you what you need to work on.”

Above, Horseshoe Bend’s Dakota Hill runs up the middle against Dadeville in Thursday night’s game, which the Generals lost, 32-8. Left, Dadeville’s Slade McCullers runs the ball against Horseshoe Bend.

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Winterboro 36, Central Coosa 0

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Central Coosa’s Donta Daniel (1) and TD Parker (40) bring down Winterboro’s Shaun Vincent. The Cougars fell to Winterboro 36-0 in Friday night’s season opener.

Coosa blanked by Winterboro in season opener

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

The 2018 football season began on a relatively sour note for the Central Coosa Cougars, who were blanked by the Winterboro Bulldogs, 36-0.

“All things considered, being that we only had literally 14 days to prepare, no players over the summer, so basically when everybody was wrapping everything up, we were just getting started,” Coosa head coach Brett Thomas said. “As you can see, conditioning is a problem. Players haven’t been conditioned over the summer like other players have.”

Despite being behind the curve compared to other teams and having such a small roster, Coosa held its own early in the game. These issues began to manifest themselves as the game progressed, with players cramping up and not being as fierce on the field as other teams might be.

“We didn’t know a lot about them, so we just focused on us,” Winterboro coach Alan Beckett said.

“We went fundamentals and we did what we did. We focused on execution and getting better. I was proud, I thought we had a lot of playmakers.”

These playmakers included Bulldog wide receiver turned quarterback Shaun Vincent, making his first start under center.

“First, I was nervous, but I knew I had it,” Vincent said. “I feel I did good.”

The Cougars came out fairly strong in the first quarter, earning a first down after Donta Daniel found JaMichael Chambliss for an 11-yard gain on third and 10, though the drive would end with a punt five plays later. However, the Cougars’ defense came out roaring, forcing the Bulldogs to go three plays and out.

Coosa’s defense continued to make a stand in the opening frame, forcing a Winterboro fumble at the Bulldogs’ 31-yard line. The Cougars couldn’t capitalize on this miscue, falling 2 yards short on a fourth and 7 rush from Daniel. The defense remained strong, though, taking advantage of an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty to force Winterboro into another three and out. Once again, Coosa moved the ball some, taking the ball from the Bulldogs’ 46 to the 27, but Daniel was tackled for a loss on fourth and 3.

With this tackle, momentum began to shift to Winterboro, as the Bulldogs grinded out a sustained drive, getting all the way down to the Coosa 14

before a fourth down interception gave the Cougars the ball at their own 3-yard line. Two plays later, Winterboro hung the first points of the night on the scoreboard, when a botched snap led to a safety.

From that point forward, the game belonged to the Bulldogs, when their final two drives before halftime led to scores. The first came immediately after the safety, when Deven Calhoun carried the ball in from the 24-yard line, then Vincent called his own number on an 8-yard rush with less than 20 seconds to go before halftime.

After halftime, Winterboro had six possessions, four of which ended in a score. At the same time, Coosa had four possessions, one of which ended in a punt, one stopping on a turnover on downs and the other two coming to an abrupt halt when the Cougars fumbled the ball away.

After stopping Coosa on fourth and 12 at the Cougars’ 10-yard line, Winterboro was in prime position for another score, starting with a 1st and goal on the 6. Four straight rushes from Isaiah Scott widened the Bulldogs’ lead to 23-0. After another Coosa punt gave Winterboro the ball at midfield, a holding call See COOSA • Page 18

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Stanhope Elmore 46, Chilton County 14

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Stanhope Elmore’s Tray Duncan (24) runs through a Chilton County defender as he fights for yards.

Mustangs open season with 46-14 win over Tigers

By ANTHONY RICHARDS The Clanton Advertiser

It was a tough way to open the 2018 season for the Chilton County Tigers, who lost 46-14 at home to Stanhope Elmore on Friday night.

The Tigers (0-1) found themselves in an uphill battle from the start, as Stanhope Elmore (1-0) jumped out to the early lead after returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown.

“That would knock the wind out of anybody’s sails to start the game,” Chilton County coach

Tal Morrison said. “However, the kids fought back.”

Meanwhile CCHS struggled to find a groove offensively, but the defense kept the Tigers in the game. CCHS trailed 18-0 at the half.

The special teams battle continued to go Stanhope Elmore’s way, as the Tigers had a punt blocked and allowed a second kickoff return for a score.

The CCHS offense got on the scoreboard with 6:24 remaining in the game following a 42-yard touchdown run by starting quarterback ShiKeem

Laister, who tightroped his way down the sideline on his way to the end zone.

The Tigers scored again in the final quarter, as Devonte Robinson ran for a 10-yard touchdown to cap a drive that took less than a minute.

Both extra point attempts by CCHS were converted by C.J. Hunter.

According to Morrison, the Tigers couldn’t put together sustainable drives on offense.

“I feel like if we could have done a better job with our execution, it could have kept us a little tighter in the game,” Morrison said.

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Reeltown 35, Bullock County 8

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Cameron Faison was on fire for Reeltown in Friday night’s season-opening victory against Bullock County. The junior running back scored five touchdowns, as the Rebels beat the Hornets, 35-8.

“His explosive speed was there,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said. “He found the holes, and we did a really good job of blocking for him on the perimeter.”

Faison picked up right where he left off on Faison special teams, returning a kickoff more than 75 yards for a touchdown. He returned four kickoffs for scores a season ago. Faison also had four rushing touchdowns, including a pair of longs and two shorter ones.

“He really didn’t have too many touches because two of his scores were both big plays for touchdowns,” Johnson said.

At quarterback, Khoner Davis went 4-for-6 and had 69 passing yards, but it was the rushing game that held Reeltown together, as expected. The Rebels gained 253 yards on 31 rushes and had 12 first downs. Kicker Connor Moore went 5-for-5 on extra-point attempts.

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“He had two really long receptions and runs for about 75 yards each that were called back for holding penalties,” Johnson said. “So he ran around all over the place, but his stats

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STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD Friday’s games Addison 20, Curry 12 American Chr. 26, Trinity 0 Ardmore 52, West Morgan 39 Asbury 19, Brindlee Mountain 7 Ashford 31, Rehobeth 7 Ashville 15, Ragland 6 Auburn 42, Wilcox Central 0 Baldwin Co. 23, Murphy 7 Bayside Aca. 26, St. James 6 Benjamin Russell 35, Beauregard 20 Bessemer City 21, Huffman 14 Beulah 33, Loachapoka 6 Bibb Co. 41, Greensboro 0 Biggersville (Miss.) 52, Donoho 14 Blackman (Tenn.) 42, Florence 22 Boaz 42, Arab 17 Bob Jones 17, Christian Brothers (Tenn.) 16 Buckhorn 17, Madison Co. 7 Callaway (Ga.) 35, Opelika 21 Carroll-Ozark 33, BTW-Tuskegee 6 Central-Florence 28, Colbert Co. 14 Chambers Aca. 54, Evangel Chr. 0 Chickasaw 32, Resurrection Catholic (Miss.) 12 Childersburg 13, Shelby Co. 0 Citronelle 44, Washington Co. 6 Clements 29, Elkmont 0 Coosa Valley 22, Pickens Aca. 17 Dale Co. 41, Ariton 19 Daphne 16, Theodore 13 Decatur Heritage 19, Phillips-Bear Creek 14 Dora 31, Cordova 0 Early Co. (Ga.) 28, Eufaula 3 Elberta 27, Pleasant Home 18 Escambia Aca. 63, Snook 0 Excel 44, J.F. Shields 6 Faith-Mobile 55, Bogue Chitto (Miss.) 6 Falkville 54, Danville 7 Flomaton 27, Jay (Fla.) 0 Florala 51, St. Michael 9 Fort Dale Aca. 40, Lee-Scott 18 Gardendale 38, Jemison-Huntsville 21 Geneva Co. 41, Samson 33 Georgiana 47, St. Luke’s 24 Glenwood 23, Lakeside 20 Good Hope 20, Carbon Hill 12 Greenville 29, Hillcrest-Evergreen 25 Hanceville 48, Sumiton Chr. 14 Hartselle 24, Austin 17 Headland 43, Straughn 0 Holly Pond 26, New Hope 13 Holy Spirit 55, Autaugaville 0 Jackson Aca. 34, Marengo Aca. 0 Jackson-Olin 24, Fairfield 12 Jacksonville 34, J.B. Pennington 21 Keith 38, Billingsley 28 Kingwood 28, Evangel-Alabaster 6 Lee-Huntsville 34, Columbia 6 Lee-Montgomery 26, Park Crossing 15 Lincoln 19, Southside-Gadsden 8 Lowndes Aca. 39, Sparta 0 Macon-East 50, Hooper 6 Marengo 2, Pickens Co. 0 Marion Co. 42, Vina 0 Mary Montgomery 14, Robertsdale 0 McAdory 35, Helena 13 McCallie (Tenn.) 42, Madison Aca. 14 McGill-Toolen 48, Spanish Fort 13 McIntosh 26, J.U. Blacksher 13 Meridian (Miss.) 21, Davidson 13 Monroe Aca. 44, South Choctaw Aca. 13 Montevallo 36, Marbury 27 Montgomery Aca. 36, Brookstone (Ga.) 32 Morgan Aca. 37, Edgewood 0 Mountain Brook 30, Northridge 14 North Florida Chr. 16, Autauga Aca. 6 North Sand Mountain 41, Dade Co. (Ga.) 13 Northside 26, Corner 25

Northview 34, Southside-Selma 6 Oak Mountain 42, Chelsea 9 Oxford 28, Munford 0 Patrician 20, Southern Aca. 14 Paul Bryant 20, Central-Tuscaloosa 0 Pelham 45, Calera 24 Pell City 21, Fort Payne 17 Pike Liberal Arts 24, Crenshaw Chr. 7 Pleasant Grove 34, Mortimer Jordan 27 Prattville 37, Foley 0 Providence Chr. 35, New Brockton 10 Red Bay 34, Colbert Heights 18 Reeltown 35, Bullock Co. 8 Russell Chr. (Miss.) 54, Meadowview 6 Saks 35, Alabama Chr. 22 Saraland 41, Andalusia 3 Satsuma 25, Gulf Shores 20 Sipsey Valley 12, Holt 0 Smiths Station 28, Russell Co. 9 South Lamar 19, Lamar Co. 7 Spain Park 24, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 14 Springwood 42, CornerstoneColumbiana 10 St. Clair Co. 45, John Carroll 0 St. John Paul II 41, Locust Fork 35 Stanhope Elmore 40, Chilton Co. 0 Sulligent 30, Berry 22 Sylacauga 56, Leeds 10

Tallassee 28, Catholic-Montgomery 7 Tharptown 41, Shoals Chr. 30 Thompson 38, James Clemens 7 Tuscaloosa Co. 27, Demopolis 13 UMS-Wright 10, St. Paul’s 0 Valley 28, Lanett 22 Vigor 19, Blount 6 Walter Wellborn 53, Oak Grove 13 Waterloo 47, Woodville 7 Weaver 49, Cleburne Co. 35 Westbrook Chr. 35, Coosa Chr. 6 Westminster-Huntsville 58, DAR 33 Wetumpka 35, Fairhope 17 White Plains 49, Vincent 18 Wilcox Aca. 26, Clarke Prep 13 Winfield 37, Haleyville 13 Winston Co. 28, Hackleburg 16 Winterboro 36, Central-Coosa 0 Woodland 27, Fayetteville 0 Woodlawn 21, Sumter Central 12 Thursday’s Games Abbeville Chr. 7, Northside Methodist 6 Alexandria 18, Talladega 14 Brooks 55, Lauderdale Co. 0 Brookwood 13, West Blocton 8 Carver-Montgomery 19, Jeff Davis 3 Cold Springs 34, Meek 20 Collinsville 13, Plainview 0

Cullman 28, Jasper 27 Dadeville 32, Horseshoe Bend 8 Decatur 38, Huntsville 21 Enterprise 44, Dothan 21 Etowah 32, Gadsden City 23 Fayette Co. 19, Gordo 13 Fruitdale 40, A.L. Johnson 12 Grissom 26, Hazel Green 21 Hayden 21, Springville 15 (OT) Homewood 18, Hueytown 7 LeFlore 26, B.C. Rain 14 Muscle Shoals 31, Deshler 0 Notasulga 46, Barbour Co. 7 R.A. Hubbard 26, Cherokee 22 Ramsay 13, Minor 8 Rogers 35, Loretto (Tenn.) 14 Sheffield 22, Wilson 6 Southeastern-Blount 12, Appalachian 0 Susan Moore 42, West End-Walnut Grove 12 Thorsby 44, Jemison 26 West Limestone 39, Tanner 20 West Point 55, Fairview 27 Editor’s Note: Edgewood Academy coach Darryl Free did not respond to multiple calls regarding the Wildcats’ game against Morgan Academy.

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Tallassee 28, Montgomery Catholic 7

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Tallassee’s Kalvin Levett tries to break away from Montgomery Catholic’s defense during Friday night’s matchup between the Tigers and the Knights.

Tigers pull through in the end for 28-7 victory

By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For Tallapoosa Publishers

On a cool August night, Tallassee fans were treated to what seemed like midseason football as the hometown Tigers outlasted the visiting Montgomery Catholic Knights 28-7 in a slugfest.

“That was about as physical. Sure we had some penalties and turned the ball over and I’m sure they did some things they didn’t want to do,” Tallassee coach Mike Battles said. “But for a right out of the gate, knock down drag out fight that was contested until about the last three minutes, you can’t ask for anything better than that.”

While Tallassee (No. 8 in Class 5A) led from whistle to whistle, it wasn’t without the Knights (No. 6 in Class 4A) battling to usurp the hometown team with each snap of the ball.

“I’m proud of our seniors and our team because

they sucked it up tonight and they could have given up at any point,” Battles said. “But sometimes you get those groups that say ‘I’ve been here for four years and this is my time.’ They got their mind right and they got it done.”

The two teams battled in the opening quarter. But big plays from Tallassee signal-caller Kalvin Levett that gashed the Knights defense were answered by big plays from Catholic quarterback Christian Ivey.

To that end, the first quarter ended in a 0-0 gridlock.

After a wide right Knights field goal try, Tallassee began to string a drive together.

Levett hit Tavarious Griffin for a short gain then found Matt Justiss for an 11-yard gain, plus another 15 from a late hit.

“We came out playing a little slow and a little tired,” Griffin said. “But after halftime, we came out and put it together. We came out and did what we had

to do to get the win.”

The Knights defense, however, dug in on fourth down from the 39 and forced Levett to make a play.

The senior scrambled left then changed direction and launched a pass to a spot in the middle of the Knights defense. Griffin ran under the pass and into the end zone for the first and only score of the half.

Quinton Jeter added the point after and the Tigers led 7-0 with 5:25 left before intermission.

With less than two minutes to play in the half, the Tigers threatened again. What started as a busted play on a field goal attempt turned into holder Bobby Baker rolling out and looking for an open Tiger.

But his pass was intercepted by Checardo Person Jr. inside the 10 and returned to the 24.

The Knights moved the ball across midfield as the seconds waned.

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Tallassee clock, Ivey broke free on a scramble and sprinted downfield and through the Tigers secondary before being tripped up at the 1-yard line.

“You’ve got to give all the thanks to coach Battles.

He spends hours and hours watching film and practicing and I think we know their offense better than they do,” Andy Baker said. “(Ivey) was quick. We watched him on film and he didn’t look that quick.

But he was pretty shifty.

We knew he was a pocketpasser. So we were trying to get upfield on him and keep him inside. But we’d leave a hole in the middle and would break loose.

But, if he did break loose, we didn’t let him get too far.”

Tallassee went into the break leading 7-0. But in the third, Catholic had a second chance to tie the game when it rolled the dice on fourth down. Ivey’s pass to Erasmus Chandler was dropped in the end zone.

On the turnover, the Tigers drove down the field and scored on a 20-yard pass from Levett to Trent Cochran-Gill, putting up 14-0 midway through the third.

“We drew that pass up in the locker room at halftime,” Battles said. “We saw something that we felt (Cochran-Gill) could exploit.”

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But Montgomery Catholic did finally score to start the fourth stanza.

On first and goal, Darrell Gibson took the Ivey handoff and plunged through the

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With the point after sailing through the uprights, Tallassee’s lead was halved to 14-7. But the Tigers quickly answered, expanding their lead to 21-7 on a

15-yard touchdown pass from Levett to Griffin.

With 2:46 left to play the Tigers put the game away on a designed Levett sweep down the sideline and into the end zone to set the final score.

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Above, Elmore County’s D.J. Patrick (8) and Lapatrick Brown (28) run an option play during Thursday’s scrimmage. Below, coach Jordan Cantrell speaks with the Panthers after their scrimmage.

Panthers prep for Game 1 with intersquad scrimmage Thursday

By TRAVIS HERRMANN For Tallapoosa Publishers

A family atmosphere filled BurtHaynie Field Thursday night as the Elmore County Panthers kicked off their intersquad scrimmage. From the first play coach Jordan Cantrell was building on the work he started this spring.

“We came in and the expectation was high,” Cantrell said. “I think collectively our entire group — young and old — did well.”

With 88 players on the sideline, the intersquad scrimmage included middle and high school players.

“There were about 45 middle school players out there,” Cantrell said. “That’s quite a few seventhand eighth-graders. They were excited to be out under the lights on

the same field as the older guys.”

The younger players were entertained by big plays from the varsity, including D.J. Patrick.

“He is one of the captains on our team,” Cantrell said. “He has really been a leader and stepped it up for us on the field and in the weight room.”

The weight room has played an important part in Cantrell’s plan.

“It’s about developing the entire program,” Cantrell said. “The young group is our future and we try to give them work as well.”

The school-age friends and family of all ages filled the home bleachers and called out their players by name for big hits and long runs.

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Cantrell said. “We just told the kids we’d be practicing under the lights and people seemed to be very excited.”

Future players ran up and down the stands and some filled out a crew of pint-sized water boys.

Cantrell said he was pleased with the turnout for his players.

“We really wanted to put everything together, especially the special teams, under the lights and mimic a game situation for them,” he said.

Thursday’s scrimmage was a culmination of the work the Panthers have put in through what Cantrell called a strong summer and fall camp.

“They have been working hard,” Cantrell said. “Everyone is competing daily for a spot — to earn a spot and keep it.”

The hard work is not just for yards and points on the board though.

Cantrell emphasizes the character of his players.

“The goal is to teach these guys life lessons through football,” he said. “(To show them) the work, effort, desire and dedication it takes to make something you want happen.

That ethic showed through Cantrell’s discipline for players. No yelling, no screaming, just players starting burpees as soon as they realized their error.

“We make the expectation that if you make a mistake, you own up to your mistake,” Cantrell said. “If they know what they did, they go ahead and take ownership. We all have to take ownership of our mistakes and responsibility in life.”

The young men on the field responded to that spirit, slapping each other’s shoulders and cheering for each other from the sideline.

“All these guys are out there working hard to make the team better,” Cantrell said. “We want to make these guys better people in life and contributors to society. That will pay off on the football field if you teach them.”

Elmore County’s Austin Downey (12) looks downfield for a pass during the team’s scrimmage in Week 0.

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AUGUST 25-26, 2018

BULLDOG NATION

Photos by Amalia Kortright / Tallapoosa Publishers The Holtville Bulldogs played a jamboree against Verbena Friday night.

Coach Jason Franklin, top left, watches his team from the sidelines. Top right, Tristan Bullard waits for the play to start, while the cheerleaders, above, get the crowd into the game. Right, the Bulldog defense lines up.

Coosa pushed the Bulldogs back to their own 39, but Cor’Darrius Swain broke a few tackles and raced 61 yards to the house. On the ensuing kick, Winterboro attempted an onside kick, just as it had several other times throughout the night.

A Coosa miscue led to the Bulldogs getting the ball right back. Seven plays later, fullback Brody Hamm bulldozed his way to paydirt from 11 yards out. Coosa gave the ball back again on the first play after the kickoff with less than a minute left in the third quarter.

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clock, with the early minutes dominated by another Bulldogs drive, but Coosa’s defense made a stop on fourth and 12, halting Winterboro 6 yards short. The final Cougars drive of the night had some promise, with Jashaslin James hitting a wide open receiver on 4th and 13, but another fumble halted this progress on the very next play. With three minutes to go, the Bulldogs ran out the clock to earn the shutout victory.

Moving forward and preparing for the Cougars’ home opener, Beckett said the Bulldogs will be stressing cleaning

up their act and improving the things they can in preparation for going on the road to B.B. Comer. At the same time, Thomas said he will focus on the positives he saw from his players during the game, while also looking at the mistakes and finding positives he can use to negate the negative things he saw Friday night.

“We just have to work on it and finetune the discipline,” he said. “(We’re going to stress) first of all, discipline, discipline on the ball, cleaning up those careless mistakes, and we’ll just see what happens next week.”

AUGUST 25-26, 2018

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WILDCATS REIGN VICTORIOUS

Photos by Kenneth Boone / Tallapoosa Publishers Above: Kevin Smith earned a victory in his first game as Benjamin Russell head coach. Right: Benjamin Russell’s Marquel Jackson (50) wraps up Ashton Moss, of Beauregard. Below: Keedon Young rushed for more than 100 yards in his debut as Benjamin Russell’s starting running back.

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