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Commissioners approve liquor license for club New owner at site of former Col. Toms gets a green light

By MITCH SNEED Editor

The site that was the longtime home to a well-known nightspot in Tallapoosa County will again be home to a watering hole.

In a meeting that took just nine minutes to complete, the Tallapoosa County Commissioners Tuesday approved a liquor license made by Jeffery Mark Welcher for an establishment at the Highway 49 club formerly known as Colonel Tom’s Tavern on County Road 34 near Dadeville.

The club was burned by arsonists during a burglary in the early morning hours of Dec. 14, 2016. The two men responsible for the blaze enter guilty pleas and were granted youthful offender status.

After first looking at the possibility of rebuilding, then owner Tom McElroy indicated in July that he had decided to sell the site and was near an agreement.

“I have checked the application and talked with Sheriff (Jimmy) See CLUB• Page A5

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Canopy comes down

A measure that was passed by voters during the August senatorial primary that called for the imposition of a $75 residential and $150 commercial fire fee per structure is causing some angst for residents and folks in the office of the Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner Eva Middlebrooks.

Bills for the fire fee had to be done manually and were sent out to property owners. As they have been received, many are questioning what is going on.

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A large canopy that once served as shelter for working gas pumps at Kennedy’s Service Station on Lee Street was taken down Tuesday as a part of the city’s initiative to remove non-compliant signs and structures to help beautify the city. Since the program was initiated in June, about 50 items have been removed by the city at no expense to the businesses.

Officials say the main cost to the city has been labor.

Democratic Senate candidate Jones plans area appearance

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

In preparation for the special election to fill Alabama’s vacant Senate seat in Washington scheduled for Dec. 12, Democratic candidate Doug Jones will be in Alexander City on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 26 as the special guest speaker during a meeting of the Tallapoosa County Democrats.

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Benjamin Russell NJROTC has successful car wash fundraiser

By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Working hard yet enjoying their efforts, cadets from the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC washed a steady stream of vehicles Saturday to raise funds for an orienteering camp in December.

The side parking lot of Advance Auto Parts was a busy spot Saturday as the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC unit was hard at work washing cars as a fundraiser to help finance events the cadets hope to participate in later this fall.

“We had a steady stream of cars from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,” said NJROTC Instructor Captain Matthew Leahey. “We raised just over $1,000.”

With 25 cadets working in two shifts, Leahey felt the day had been a great success. While the unit did

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During the 2016 Area 8 Orienteering Championship, Leahey said the Benjamin Russell cadets finished seventh out of a field of 15 teams, and hoped the practice they could get from both the Wind Creek event and the session at Camp McDowell would help them place higher this year, potentially even finishing in the top two, which would qualify them to compete in the NJROTC National Orienteering Championship in February.

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“With the money, we want to be able to send 15 cadets to an overnight orienteering camp at Camp McDowell the first of December,” he said. “This camp, along with an orienteering competition Nov. 16 at Wind Creek State Park, will be good practice for them before the NJROTC Area 8 Orienteering

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DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Ralph,” and I have been married for 30 years. He recently started receiving sexually oriented texts from a male co-worker I’ll call Mike. What Ralph once read aloud to me saying, “He’s such a goof.

Listen to this!” has now become covert reading for him.

Ralph and I have no secrets.

Our phones are accessible to each other, so sometimes if his phone is lying around, I’ll see things such as “Sitting on the deck with just a towel on the bits and pieces. Nice breeze!” with heart eye emojis. They are later deleted.

I have asked Ralph pointblank if he has feelings for Mike, which he denies. But he won’t ask him to stop, either.

Ralph knows this worries me and has me questioning our relationship. I’m tempted to contact Mike myself, but I’m not sure if that’s the best way to proceed. Thoughts? -BAFFLED IN ST. LOUIS DEAR BAFFLED: Your hus-

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band may not have feelings for this co-worker, but his co-worker appears to have some for him. Either way, Mike’s behavior is unusual. While I don’t think you should contact him, this is something you should revisit with your husband because you find it threatening.

DEAR ABBY: A man came to my home today to fix a tech problem and proceeded to hit on me. Abby, he was at least 10 years older than me (I’m 23), and it was so unprofessional.

I was home alone, and being faced with that situation caused me to turn red. He then commented on my blushing, and I just sat there saying nothing.

I am berating myself for not speaking up, and I’m disgusted

that he assumed I was blushing because I liked the attention when it was the opposite! At the same time, I am fearful of a man reacting aggressively if I were to say something.

I was hoping you could tell me what to say or do in order to better handle these situations in the future. I want to be more vocal; I just don’t know how to be. -- BLUSHING IN TEXAS DEAR BLUSHING: Whether you were red with embarrassment or pale with anger is irrelevant. You should report him to his employer to make sure he will never come to your home again.

A way to protect yourself in the future might be to arrange to have someone else present under those circumstances.

If someone behaves inappropriately during a service call to your home, you are within your rights to tell the person you want him to leave IMMEDIATELY, and that is what you should have done.

DEAR ABBY: I recently went to the movies with a couple of friends. At the concession stand, I bought popcorn. They did not. However, as we sat down, they eyed my popcorn as I was munching. I didn’t offer them any. I figured they could have bought their own if they wanted some. Should I have? It’s been bothering me ever since. Was I selfish? -MATINEE MUNCHER DEAR MUNCHER: The polite thing to do would have been to offer them some of your popcorn. As to whether not doing so was selfish, the answer is: “Mmmmhmmmm.”

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Obituaries Mr. Billy Joe Claybrook 1939 - 2017

Funeral Service for Mr. Billy Joe Claybrook, 78, of Scottsboro, Alabama, will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Salem Baptist Church.

Mr. Claybrook will lie in state prior to the service for two hours.

Randy Anderson will officiate.

Burial will follow in the BethlehemNew Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church, New Site, AL. Mr. Claybrook passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Highlands Health and Rehab in Scottsboro. He was born on January 25, 1939 in Alexander City, Alabama to Herbert Simon Claybrook and Winnie Lee Barnes Claybrook. He resided in Biloxi, MS after retiring from the Air Force with over 20 years of honorable service, including two tours in Vietnam. While living in Mississippi he was an active member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge and the Mardi Gras Krewe of Gemini. Billy Joe moved to Scottsboro after marrying Dorothy in 2008. He became an active member of the First United Methodist Church, The Masons, Cahaba Shriners, and continued his memberships with the American Legion and other organizations. Billy Joe was an avid sportsman and enjoyed the outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Black Claybrook of Scottsboro; sons, David Claybrook (Rebecca), Bobby Claybrook (Tara) ; stepdaughters, Bena Black Olinger (Bennie), Vonda Black Proctor (Mike), Consuela Black Milford (David), Patsy Black Love (Gary), Lisa Black Myers (Eddie); seventeen grandchildren; sister, Winnie Lee Mathis (Jamie); brother, Herbert Simon Claybrook Jr. (Connie); sister, Carol Ann Kornhoff (Ted); brother-in-law, Larry Jones (Gail) and aunt, Doris Bell Barnes.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine Houston Claybrook; parents and stepson, Robert Leroy Black.

Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.

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

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph DeWaine Thomas 1928 - 2017 Ralph DeWaine Thomas, 89, of Alexander City, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Thomas was born on May 24, 1928 in Flint, Michigan to Jack Thomas and Doris Conner Thomas. He was a WWII Marine Veteran, a member of Ray Baptist Church, enjoyed life, family time, woodworking, nature, gardening, and was a good neighbor always lending a helping hand.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, June Carolyn Thomas of Alexander City; and sister, Agnes Louise Bechel of Montrose, MI. He was preceded in death by his son, James Lynn Thomas; brother, Jack Thomas; father, Jack Thomas and mother, Doris Thomas.

A family graveside memorial service will be held Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11 AM at the Alexander City Cemetery.

Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Felsie “Jack” Patterson Funeral service for Felsie “Jack” Patterson, age 89, will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Wright’s Funeral Home with Rev. John Watkins officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson’s Gap Cemetery. Ms. Patterson died on October 6, 2017.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 6 until 7 PM at Wright’s Funeral Home.

Ms. Patterson is survived by: sisters, Vernice Newberry and Marie Clanton. A special niece Sybil Vickers. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Egbert Wadkins and Elbert Wadkins.

Sisters, Elsie Davis and Cloie Faye Lacey.

Services provided by Wright’s Funeral Home

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Residents took full advantage of dumpsters, like this one in Jacksons Gap, being placed in strategic locations all across the county on Monday and Tuesday as commissioners reported Tuesday that many of the large trash containers were emptied multiple times over the course of the two days.

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“This was on the ballot in August, during the Senate Primary,” Middlebrooks said.

“It passed but voter turnout was very low, so there were a lot of people who didn’t know about it. Because it passed so late in the year and required that it be collected immediately, the fees were not included in the estimates that were mailed out this summer.

“We’ve received over 300 phone calls in the last few days because people don’t understand what the charge means on their tax bill.”

Middlebrooks said that this wasn’t an action that was taken arbitrarily. The vote was a result of House Bill 485 that was passed by the Alabama State Legislature in the session earlier this year. That passage ordered the matter to be put before the people.

In the election, voters in the Union Fire District voted overwhelmingly to approve the

tax levy. The final vote was 329 to 117.

Despite the ballot measure being advertised and posted, some may not have seen it if they didn’t vote. But since it was passed by the people, the fee has to be collected and that duty falls on the revenue commissioner.

“I felt like I needed to bring this to their attention since there are people who didn’t know or don’t understand what the bill means,” Middlebrooks said.

“Most of the people we’ve heard from think it’s a tax increase or want to know how they can avoid paying it.

“First, it is not a tax. It’s a fee that we are required to collect for the volunteer fire departments.

It helps them meet operating expenses to help provide fire protection. As far as opting out, it must be paid and the taxpayer cannot opt out. It specifically states if the fee is not paid the property is treated the same as any other property with

delinquent taxes and will be sold at the tax sale.”

Middlebrooks said she doesn’t want anyone to get to that point.

There are some exemptions, Middlebrooks said.

“There are exemptions available to the elderly and disabled,” Middlebrooks said.

“These exemptions follow the same guidelines as the homestead exemption the property tax owner already has and must be applied for in advance.”

These kinds of fire fees are not new.

There was also legislation passed in Tallassee that this one mimicked. The Elmore County side of Tallassee has been collecting fees for over 30 years so this wasn’t as big of a surprise for them, Middlebrooks said.

“I understand that it may have taken some people by surprise,” Middlebrooks said. “But at this point, we did what the law required and billed it out and now they have to be paid.”

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“Doug is a fine person, and he is someone who will not embarrass us in Washington,” Interim Chair of the Tallapoosa County Democrats Carol Gowan said.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., be held at the Charles Porch Center in Alexander City and is open to the public. Gowan said she believed the entire meeting would last about an hour.

“Much of the event will be him speaking and interacting with the guests, but there may be some time for a question and answer session as well,” she said.

Gowan said the main talking points Jones will discuss during the meeting will be his platform, detailing what he hopes to accomplish should he be chosen to finish out the term of now-Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Because of this, Gowan said the doors to the meeting would be open to anyone wanting to learn more about the former District Attorney who

helped to prosecute two of the Ku Klux Klan members responsible for the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

“For undecided voters, I invite them to come and listen to what he has to say, and perhaps this will

help them to better choose who they want to vote for,” she said.

Jones’ visit to Alexander City and Tallapoosa County comes as a result of Gowan reaching out to his campaign, inviting him to come and be a special guest speaker.

“His campaign is very excited and pleased to be coming down here,” she said.

Though space at the Porch Center is limited, Gowan encouraged everyone to come out and listen to Jones and his big plans as Alabama’s junior senator.

“He grew up as a working person,” she said. “He is committed to doing what is right for all Alabamians.”

For those interested in hearing Republican candidate Roy Moore speak, Tallapoosa County GOP Chairwoman Denise Bates said she has reached out to the Moore campaign inviting him to Tallapoosa County for an appearance, but has not received any response.

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n the last few weeks we’ve had some very big issues arise.

We had a move that will allow the people to vote on a proposed property tax for schools.

We had a tropical storm come through the area and many were without power, but by all accounts the area escaped without too much damage. How would you rate the response by local agencies?

How about the attorney general filing suit to again try to shut down non-Indian gaming centers in the state?

People often complain that governmental decisions get made before they know anything about the issue.

That’s why it’s important to have your voice heard on these issues as well as anything else that is on your mind.

You can do that any time right here on this page with a letter to the editor.

The Outlook is looking for well thought out letters of opinion. It does not matter if anyone agrees with you.

Get involved and make your opinion on issues you feel strongly about known. We will even let you do that through the newspaper.

If you have something to say about any of these questions, then the answer is a letter to the editor or a guest column. This newspaper’s editorial page is an open forum for our community and we encourage you to write us and make your opinion known.

It’s free. If you need help writing, our editors will be happy to help you craft a letter. Our rules are simple: no cussin’, no libel, no slander. Basically, if you’d say it around the dinner table with your grandmother, it’s probably acceptable as a letter to the editor.

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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 Chapel Road, the Northside community and portion of Spring Hill T.C. Coley 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 Alexander City, the Cedar Creek area, Ourtown and Willow Point. His phone number Steve Robinson is 256-654-0047. His address is 300 Heritage Drive Alexander City.

John McKelvey represents District 3, which includes Jackson’s Gap, Hackneyville, New Site and Daviston.

McKelvey currently serves as chairman.

His phone number is 256-794-4405. His address is 1285 Freeman John Road, Dadeville.

Emma Jean Thweatt represents District 4, which includes Dadeville, Pace’s Point, northern Camp Hill, Buttston, Dudleyville and part of Eagle Creek. She can be reached at 8254207. Her address is 585 Brookwood Circle, Dadeville.

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

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Wednesday,October 11, 2017

My first pair of reading glasses

enjoy reading but haven’t read much in recent years.

I used to read all the John Grisham books as soon as they came out each year, not to mention books on sports stars and U.S. and military history.

I always enjoyed reading the paper, too. Lately, the bulk of my reading involves a daily devotion, restaurant menus, and the proofreading of these articles. That’s about it.

But, I do read “letters from kids” as part of my show. These are actual letters that I received from children while I was deployed overseas. They are usually the grand finale to my set. I love them, because they are so funny and so real, and because they are always a hit with the crowd.

A few weeks ago, someone came up to me after a show and commented on how I held the letters out as my eyes tried to focus and adjust to see words I’ve been reading for years. They said it looked as if I needed glasses. “Nonsense,” I said.

Then, I began to wonder.

Oftentimes, I have difficulty reading very small letters, such as those found on labels and instructions. Sometimes, I’ll even take a picture of what I’m trying to read and then blow it up, which works just fine. “Adapt and overcome,” I always say.

I wore glasses for a while when I was a kid, but I didn’t

JODY FULLER Columnist

really need them. I had trouble reading the eye chart, but it had nothing to do with my vision.

It had everything to do with my stutter. I reckon I just had an impatient eye doctor.

I had a pair of fake glasses in the 12th grade. They didn’t have any medicine in them, as some of the kids said. Much like parachute pants from a few years before, they were simply for fashion, which I think was the last time I ever tried being fashionable. The 80s were awful, with respect to fashion.

Now my dad, he wore glasses. Of course, he was blind, and that’s a totally different story.

Anyway, there I was…the other night at Sam’s Club, when what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a rack, a rack of reading glasses. I’d seen them before but had never even thought about trying on a pair, but I had a wild hair dangling from my brow and said why not. I tried on a pair and was instantly blown away at the clarity in which I read the sign in front of me. It basically read, “You big dummy! What took so long?” It was that clear.

I was clueless as to what the

numbers meant and didn’t care.

I just started trying them all on.

I felt like a kid at Disney World.

I would’ve walked out of there with a pack of 3.00s but didn’t feel I needed a pack of five, so I waited.

The next day, I called a friend who works at an eye clinic. He explained the significance of the numbers and advised, based on my age, I start at a strength of 1.25, so I did just that. I went to another store and bought a pair. My friend was spot on. It’s the best $9.99 I’ve ever spent. I love these glasses and love being able to see when I read or play Wheel of Fortune or Yahtzee! on my phone. The numbers are so clear and the colors are so vibrant.

I have a comprehensive eye exam next month at the VA. I’m very excited about it. As far as I know, the rest of my vision is good to go, but it might not be.

We shall see, pun intended.

If you’re having trouble reading this, then I encourage you to pick up a set of reading glasses. Better yet, go see an eye doctor. It could change your life!

Jody Fuller a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@jodyfuller.com.

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graduated from Elmore County High School in Eclectic on a May night in 1978.

There were 77 other members in my class.

Seventy-eight members in the ECHS Class of ’78. How ironic is that?

Well, we got together – or about a third of us did, anyway – for the 40th anniversary of our senior homecoming. Most of us sat together in the stands and caught up and told stories of “back in the day.”

I wasn’t so lucky. I was walking the sidelines covering my alma mater’s game with Munford.

The Panthers lost 41-7.

My friends likely told lies about me in the stands.

All I could do was wave an orange hat in the air when our class was acknowledged.

Thankfully, the weekend called for us to get together again the next night in a more relaxed atmosphere – at the beautiful home of one of our classmates and her husband.

Then I was able to add my two cents to the reminiscences.

And, believe me, there was some reminiscing done, much about subjects which can’t be mentioned here in this column without ruining the careers of bank presidents, parts managers, folks in the medical profession and, yes, journalists.

There were also some more somber moments we shared.

DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor

Photographs of four of our classmates who have died since that May 1978 night sat on a table. It was a small tribute, yet difficult to look at.

These four were once young and full of life, too. Now, they were gone.

Forty years takes its toll. On youth. On health.

Sometimes even on life itself. And when you have the chance to celebrate such an occasion as the 40th anniversary of your graduation from high school – something most all of us experience – you should do it. Sure, maybe you gained a few pounds, lost some hair, went through a divorce or two, whatever. But you’re still the you you always were, the one at least some in your class cared a lot for and likely care more for now.

Because you all went through that time when you felt 10 feet tall and bulletproof together. Now, you are all keenly aware that you weren’t bulletproof at all, never were, never will be.

We even had a couple of our old teachers show up.

They hardly seemed older than us. Of course, that could

be because they were fresh out of college when they stumbled into the halls of Elmore County High School and into our lives.

They had just as many stories as some of us did. Of course, theirs retained the decorum that teachers did back in the day.

And then there were a lot of our classmates who either made the football game and not the get-together Saturday or made neither.

One classmate headed back to Fairhope after the Friday game to make sure his home was prepped for Nate’s arrival. I’m sure there were others with family obligations of one kind or another, maybe a spouse’s birthday – any number of things that could rival getting together with the people with whom you came of age.

Because, after all, life does move on. And, like those blocks we played with as kids, one thing builds upon another and things get more and more populated and complicated.

Still, I’m thankful for the friends I saw this weekend as well as for the ones among us that weren’t able to come, for whatever the reason.

You should know my heart is never far away from that group of smiling, mischievous fearless kids that set out into the world almost 40 years ago.

David Granger is the editor of TPI’s Elmore County

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Adelia M. Russell Library celebrates ‘Teen Read Week’

By MITCH SNEED Editor

This week, the Adelia M. Russell Library and Mamie’s Place Children’s Library are celebrating “Teen Read Week” along with libraries all across the country. Designed as a way to keep the minds of teenagers engaged through literature, the library is encouraging them to keep reading and exploring the world contained within the pages of books.

With this year’s Teen Read Week theme of “Unleash Your Story,” not only are teenage readers invited to enjoy the stories of others, but also find ways to tell their own stories, said Russell Library Director Amy Huff.

“Teen Read Week is a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association,” Huff said in a prepared statement. “It began in 1998 and is held annually in October the same

week as Columbus Day. Its purpose is to encourage teens to be regular readers and library users.”

This year, fall break for the city schools fell at the same time as Teen Read Week, which Huff said would have made it challenging to plan any special events at the library. However, she also said both the Russell Library and Mamie’s Place would still hold their regularly scheduled events.

“We will still have Board Games and Puzzles Thursday afternoon, and

we still have Teen Gamer’s Club on for Friday,” Huff said.

As further encouragement for teenagers to remain active readers, Huff said the library had recently acquired a new collection of audio books, printed volumes and DVDs. She also said the library has 25,000 e-books in their collection as well.

“The library can provide endless amounts of knowledge,” Huff said.

“Come and see for yourself.”

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Overall, Leahey felt the cadets did a good job and worked hard at Saturday’s fundraiser, dividing their labor in an efficient way and putting out a strong effort on every vehicle they washed.

“They were very pleased and excited with what they did,” he said. “It helped show them that a little bit of hard work, teamwork and organization goes a long way.”

During the fundraiser, several veterans stopped in and donated to the cause while also talking about their time in the service, whether it was in the Navy or one of the other service branches. In addition, there were several individuals who stopped by during the fundraiser who simply wanted to make a donation without getting their car washed, according to Leahey.

“The public was happy to see them out and working on a worthwhile goal,” he said.

Leahey wanted to thank Advance Auto Parts for allowing the cadets to use the store’s side parking lot and their water supply for the fundraiser. He added that, if anyone who wanted to donated to the unit but was unable to make it Saturday, information on making donations could be found on the Benjamin Russell Navy JROTC website at brhsnavyjrotc.weebly.com.

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Alexander City residents take trip to MLK Center

A total of 50 area residents gathered at Stephens Elementary Tuesday morning before embarking on a bis trip to Atlanta for a tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Center. Check the Outlook in the days to come for more on this trip.

Club Abbett about it,” Commissioner George Carleton Jr. said at Tuesday’s meeting. “”He is good with it and I am too.”

The commissioners approved the application in a 4-0 vote.

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other details were not returned.

County Engineer David Moore also recommended a move to post the speed limit on North Holiday Drive in Holiday Shores at 15 miles per hour.

“That is a residential area and the road is narrow and curvy,” Moore said. “I think for those reasons, 15 mph is appropriate.”

The commissioners agreed and approved the reduction in 4-0 vote.

The commissioners heard a request to place a marker on the courthouse grounds memorializing Alabama Mills. The reason they requested the courthouse is because the condition of the old mill site is in bad shape. Commission

Chairperson Emma Jean Thweatt said the commissioners would take the matter under advisement.

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It was also announced that the Tallapoosa County Courthouse will be closed November 10th, 2017 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Commissioner T.C. Coley was not at the meeting, but the commissioners also voted 4-0 to: • Approve minutes of Sept. 11, 2017 meeting which was rescheduled to Sept. 28, 2017 as a result of inclement weather.

• Approve warrants and purchase orders.

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IT’S BEEF MONTH IN ALABAMA So bring on the burgers

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1 pound Ground Beef 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 jalapeño pepper, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua cheese, divided 4 small tortillas, warmed or hamburger buns, split, toasted Toppings: Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, avocado slices, salsa, sour cream, guacamole (optional)

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Combine Ground Beef, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and 1/4 cup cheese in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes turning occasionally, until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 3 minutes before burgers are done, top evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Cook’s Tip: To grill, place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.

Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Place burgers in tortillas or buns; season with salt and black pepper, as desired.

Top with desired toppings.

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COOKING:

Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, egg white and seasoned salt in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Brush onion slices with 1/2 tablespoon oil.

Place patties and onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill 7 to 9 minutes), until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Grill onions, 11 to 13 minutes or until tender, brushing with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and turning occasionally.

Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.

Line bottom of each bun with lettuce. Place tomatoes and burgers on lettuce. Spoon dressing over burgers; top with onions. Close sandwiches.

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Democrats taking over Alabama’s most populous county

J

efferson County is transitioning from a Republican to a Democratic county. In the process, they are having an interesting array of intriguing political happenings. You may recall that a few months back I wrote about the indictment of the newly elected Jefferson County District Attorney, Charles Todd Henderson, on perjury charges. To say a lot has happened since then would be an understatement.

Dr. Robert Bentley has vacated the governor’s office under a scandalous cloud.

Lt. Governor Kay Ivey has ascended to governor, and appears to be the favorite to win election to a fouryear term of her own in next year’s upcoming elections.

We have had a Special Election to fill the remaining three years of Jeff Sessions’s six-year Senate term.

Former Governor Bentley’s appointee, former state Attorney General Luther Strange, was overwhelmingly defeated by former state Chief Justice Roy Moore, and the Ten Commandments

STEVE FLOWERS Columnist

Judge is poised to become our junior U.S. Senator.

Therefore, that brings me back to Henderson.

There is a trial beginning next week regarding the Democrat Henderson. Todd Henderson was a police officer and a youth sports coach that put himself through law school later in life and, ultimately, became a lawyer. He is also a lifelong Democrat. Therefore, when he challenged two-term Republican Jefferson County District Attorney Brandon Falls in the 2016 Election, Henderson won.

It was simply another referendum on the party power struggle in our most populous county. The District Attorney race, similarly to all of the judicial races, has become a simple partisan straight ticket voting pattern in imperial Jefferson. Henderson won

election in a fair and square unquestionable election. The reason Henderson won was because he was a Democrat and Falls was a Republican.

Luther Strange being the Republican Attorney General of course took the Republican mantle and began investigating Henderson to find a way to thwart the Democratic takeover of this powerful post of Jefferson County District Attorney.

Strange’s office began investigating Henderson on perjury charges only after he was elected the Democratic nominee. Had Henderson lost to Falls that might have been the end of it. Based on research there has never been anyone in Jefferson County indicted, much less convicted of perjury in a divorce case. But Henderson won. So, on January 13, 2017, just three days before Henderson was supposed to take office, Strange indicted him.

When a District Attorney gets indicted, he is immediately suspended from office and the presiding local judge gets to pick who’ll replace him while the

indictment is pending. Most folks do not know this, but the recently defeated Falls was well aware of this fact.

That is why, according to some, Falls showed up at the judge’s office right after the indictment and made a pitch that he be appointed to fill the position. Just think about that. The voters in Jefferson County had rejected him as their DA with their votes, and he is trying to sneak in the back door as soon as he gets the chance. Fortunately for the voters, the judge was having none of it and appointed Henderson’s chief deputy instead.

Now the case is headed to trial and the only way Falls or any Republican can get into the DA office is if Henderson gets convicted.

That is because a conviction will remove both Henderson and the judge’s appointment from office, giving Governor Ivey, a Republican, the power to appoint whomever she wants and you can bet it will not be a Democrat.

The whole mess stinks to high heaven of political motivation and

vindictiveness. Our new Attorney General Steve Marshall, who was not a party to the Strange/Bentley scheme, has the chance to end this chicanery now before the trial starts and restore some faith in the office of Attorney General.

The clock is ticking.

Marshall, who was appointed by Bentley to fill out the remainder of Luther Strange’s term, is running for a full term. The former Marshall County District Attorney is essentially unknown statewide.

Currently, former U.S. Attorney Alice Martin and Birmingham lawyer Chess Bedsole are the frontrunners to win next year’s race for Attorney General. However, if former Attorney General Troy King enters the race, he will win in a cakewalk.

See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers. us.

Show slated for EPAC Friday night Busy times ahead for 50+ group

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e surely did get our share of the rain.

Luckily nothing too severe, at least locally.

This rain was so badly needed to replenish the dry soil and settle the dusty earth.

The Equality Old School and Community re-union, which is always the second Sunday in October, was set for this past Sunday noon through the afternoon. It was decided that it was better for all concerned, with some coming quite a distance, for us to be safely at home instead of on the road during the tropical storms and heavy winds that were forecast for us.

Unfortunately, there is not a rain date.

Just reminding you of the EPAC concert for entertainment this coming Friday night on the Main Street in Equality. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m. Bring your drink, and a snack to share if you’d like.

Our resident fabulous pianist and singer, Peggy Shores will join The Ramblin’ Fever Band to put on a Rock ‘n Roll show that won’t wait. So be sure this Friday, Oct. 13 is on your calendar for a roofraising event. Oh, and I heard that Roy Orbison may stop by to do a few tunes. Everyone loves good old Roy. I am hoping to attend this one with a new member of

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the Equality community that I met just weeks ago, Pat Brightwell.

Happy Birthday today to Dennis Nordlund in Willow Point. Hope he gets to play a round of golf that he loves.

He still volunteers one day each week at The Children’s Harbor Thrift Store.

Last week Cody Ott’s son Rowan had his first birthday, and this week on Oct. 12 Cody will be 29 and holding. Then Oct. 15 Kelli (Dailey) Friday will celebrate her birthday. Oct. 16 will be George Hardy’s birthday. You know he is an Alex City dentist and famous film star. That same day, my nephew in Somerset, England, celebrates. George Maurice de Broise will turn 15 Oct. 16.

The Alexander City Arts starts their new season for your pleasure Thursday, Oct. 19. The show begins at 7 p.m. with “Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver.” They will perform in the Auditorium at BRHS. Tickets are available at-the-door and are $15.00. I have seen his show. It was superb.

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the Arts. The band has released some 40 albums, and is very talented with Bluegrass music.

A new study found the Earth has not warmed in the last 19 years. The Telegraph Newspaper in the United Kingdom revealed that Arctic Ice is thicker than ever. Also, that the average mean temperature in 1996 was 58.7, and has not been higher since then. So much hullabaloo, when in 2016, the mean temp was still a terrifying 58.7 degrees. The data came from Danish Meteorological Institute, so we know it’s true.

I am happy as can be to belong to the group of folks who respect the American flag and stand by American principles of being fair and upholding the Constitution assured for us, the way our forbearers intended.

Seemed like a quiet traffic day on Saturday. I guess most stayed home to enjoy a bit cooler weather and to gear up for what was forecast to be coming our way.

Enjoy the season as it changes, and until next week, keep smiling.

Rosie Morgan is a community columnist for The Outlook. She is a resident of Nixburg and writes about the events and people of the Equality and Nixburg areas.

T

he Alexander City Parks & Recreation 50+ spotlights the Bridge group this week with a lovely write-up by Volunteer Group Leader, Sandra Thompson.

“The Senior Bridge players enjoyed a “farewell” luncheon at Oskar’s restaurant on Sept.12th for Carolyn Farrow.

Carolyn is moving to Huntsville soon to be near her relatives.

After a great lunch, Carolyn presented each member in attendance with porcelain cup and saucer from her personal collection.

She jokingly said “You can enjoy coffee and nuts while playing Bridge with Nuts!”

We wish Carolyn the best with her move and hope she finds more “nuts’’ to play with in Huntsville.

Our day was made complete when we asked the waitress for our bill and she informed us that some kind gentleman had paid for all our lunches!

Thank you generous gentleman whoever you are, you helped make our day extra special!”

–Sandra Thompson Travel Group B and Group C are rescheduled for their Birmingham Zoo outing on October 19th leaving at 9 a.m. Volunteer Group Leaders and Building Key Holders will have their Monthly

CORLEY HOLT Senior Moments

Meeting on Monday, Oct. 16th from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Beginners Line Dancing is going well! We certainly appreciate Frank McFee, Judy Keel and Martha Keel for their generous time and energy given to this new program. Come give it a try on first Wednesdays and third Tuesdays of the month at 12:15 p.m.

Something to Consider: In the United States, a million and a half adults are under the care of guardians, either family members or professionals.

Not surprisingly, a situation where family members dispute with each other and remove the elderly member from the household is common. Generally, the motivations for these behaviors arise from money, but can also arise from one family member attempting to exert control over the actual person during his or her final days.

Without the proper

legal documents (Power of Attorney), the other family members must pursue a guardianship and/or conservatorship in order to prevent the person from being financially abused or taken advantage of by another individual.

Make sure you have your legal documents in order (Power of Attorney, Advance Medical Directive, etc.) early, because once a guardianship proceeding becomes inevitable, you may lose your family members and large amounts of money or could result in a large dispute for years to come between everyone involved. A thought to consider is that the individual taking over the guardian role should be a trusted loved one who is fully capable of making big decisions on behalf of another person.

Until next time, keep a smile on your face and love in your heart.

Corley Holt writes on the events and happening with the Alexander City Parks and Recreation Department’s 50+ group.

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Auburn has earned its Top 10 ranking

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admit it. I’m totally and 100 percent guilty.

There’s absolutely no doubt about it. It pains me to say it, but yours truly fell victim to one of the oldest and most clichéd axioms in sports. I knew better, of course, but I let my emotions get the best of me.

Sure, there were legitimate reasons and extenuating circumstances, but that’s no excuse. All I can do now is throw myself on the mercy of the court and plead for leniency.

Yes, it’s true. I (perhaps, possibly, just maybe, inconceivably) overreacted to Auburn’s admittedly humiliating performance against Clemson earlier this year. This is the problem with print media.

I used to say things willy-nilly all the time and once they left my lips they were in the ether. Nobody cared. Now, there’s documented evidence of my buffoonery.

So as far as the whole “I’m no longer buying what Gus Malzahn is selling” tirade, let’s walk that back a smidgen.

The Auburn Tigers defeated the Land Sharks (What?) from Ole Miss, 44-23, on Saturday to move to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the SEC. The 144 points scored (51 vs.

Missouri, 49 vs. Miss State & 44 vs. Ole Miss) in the Tigers first three conference games are the most by any team in Auburn history to begin league play.

In fairness, a lot of that is simply the new age of college football with spread offenses and lackluster defenses. However, the statistic certainly shouldn’t be dismissed out of hand and is a very impressive way to start the conference season.

The Tigers also find themselves in the Top 10 of the AP Poll occupying the No. 10 spot.

I know what you’re thinking and I was thinking it too. Something about all this seems eerily familiar. You’re not crazy.

Auburn started off unranked in 2016 and methodically worked its way into the polls all the way up to No. 9.

While the two situations do bear a striking resemblance, this season has a distinctly different feel to it. Quarterback Sean White was injured during the Ole Miss game in Week 8 and the Tigers were never the same.

The No. 9 ranking was in no way befitting of the team that lost to Georgia 13-7 in one of the ugliest offensive performances of the modern era. I’m not even sure Gus Malzahn’s crew was in the top 50 at that point in the season. This year, Auburn has earned its new ranking and looks very much like one of the ten best teams in the country.

Having said all that, one thing about the two seasons is definitely the same.

The health of Auburn’s quarterback is still paramount to its success.

It might seem a little odd to some of you I would choose this particular week to officially petition for reinstatement on the Malzahn Greyhound.

After all, Auburn hasn’t beaten LSU in Baton Rouge since 1999. It’s entirely possible that AU could lay an egg in Death Valley and lose for the ninth time in a row.

Why not wait a few more weeks to see if these Tigers are really, really for real?

Like I said, this season just has a different feel to it. I truly believe in Kevin Steele’s defense and I also believe the offense is getting better every week.

Auburn will be the better team against its next three opponents. That in no way guarantees victory especially on the road, but it is comforting. I will never overreact again… unless Auburn loses to LSU. Andy Graham is a regular columnist for the Outlook.

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Alex Graydon took 42 percent of the votes to become Fan Favorite at ESPN’s X Games Real Wake 2017 video competition.

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Lake Martin’s Graydon wins ESPN video contest

By AMY PASSARETTI Staff Writer

For 16 years, Alex Graydon has been an avid wakeboarder, and for much of that time, he has called Lake Martin his summer home. Originally from Montgomery, Graydon spent his childhood summers on Lake Martin learning the sport, and now he’s jumped onto the national scene.

“I first picked up a wakeboard when I was 11, and immediately, I was hooked,” Graydon said. “My father, Rick

Graydon, was more than happy to keep me on the water, and after a decade of riding on this lake, I became a professional wakeboarder.”

Just six wakeboarders from all over the world are invited to compete in ESPN’s X Games Real Wake all-video contest, and only one can be the Fan Favorite winner to receive the World of X Games Gold Medal.

Lake Martin’s own Alex Graydon was this year’s victor with 42 percent of the fan vote — 16 percent more than his closest competitor —and

his video is proof enough of the talent, creativity and style that won over the public voters.

“We definitely wanted to have a good mix of different styles of riding,” Graydon said. “We wanted to do something completely different. We had a feeling of what everyone else would do, so we wanted to make our video unique.”

Graydon also skateboards, snowboards, surfs and wakeskates, and he said the inspiration for many of his tricks came from what’s been done in other sports.

“We really wanted to think outside the box of what’s been done on a wakeboard,” Graydon said. “Wakeboarding has really been a later board sport, so I wanted to take ideas from other sports that have been around a little longer.”

About 90 percent of the video was shot on Lake Martin, and after spending so much time on Lake Martin, Graydon said he knows it like the back of his hand and the lake is full of natural areas for unique moves.

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BRHS has offensive explosion

By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Fuller Although Benjamin Russell has been putting up some points this season — the Wildcats are averaging 25.0 points per game so far — it hasn’t really met its offensive potential.

But on Friday night, the Wildcats went off offensively, despite missing one of their top running backs Davede Herron. Benjamin Russell finished with 458 yards of total offense, which was easily its best mark of the season. The biggest difference was the Wildcats were finally able to control the game up front.

“We challenged them at the half and they Kenneth Boone / The Outlook responded pretty well,” Benjamin Russell’s Jaikobee Gamble (22) and Deshaun BRHS coach Danny Gonzalez celebrate a play earlier this season.

The Wildcats Horn said after the game. racked up 458 yards of offense this week against Chilton See EXTRA • Page B2 County.

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Outlook Weekly Stars ASHLEY CLANTON, Horseshoe Bend: The Generals’ volleyball team has been streaking lately, and Clanton has been a stud at the service line. She racked up eight aces against both Clay Central and Reeltown, and she had nine assists during her first time setting against the Volunteers.

CONNER FULLER, Dadeville: Fuller had a strong defensive game for the Tigers, finishing with three tackles for a loss. He had a key stop on a Tallassee fourth-down attempt in the first quarter.

CHANDLER GRAY, Reeltown: Gray was a standout on defense for the Rebels in their 34-28 victory over Ranburne.

TYKEEM HOLLEY, Dadeville: Holley blocked a kick against See STARS • Page B2

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By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

Instead of just a regular old 5K race, Alexander City Parks and Recreation will be hosting a “Down & Dirty Obstacle Race” as part of this year’s Ockoberfest.

Ockoberfest will take over the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex on Saturday, and to kick it all off will be an obstacle course and race that will be approximately three miles.

“I’ve been doing the 5K and over the years, it’s fading out,” said Corley Holt, who is the brains behind the obstacle course.

“I always like to try to change something up and try something new. This is something exciting for the kids, and I’ve noticed a lot of people like watching people go through these obstacles. For me,

it really breaks up the mileage of the race. You don’t really know how long you’re running for when you’re dealing with running through tunnels and tires.”

Although there is no entry fee for the race, participants will be asked to donate at least $1, and all proceeds will benefit the Dream Field, which is an athletic field designed for the physically disabled that will be coming to the Sportplex in the future.

“We don’t want to put a price on the race, but if they want to contribute, that’s one of our big projects right now and any little bit helps,” Holt said. “With Kristi (Hardy)’s passion and Sonny (Wilson)’s desire to have that field for children who are disabled and who want to come out and play, it’s meant to be a place for them to be safe and secure.”

Extra “If you are going to go very far, you have to control the line of scrimmage and we finally did that in the second half.”

Most of the yardage came on the ground, as the Wildcats finished with 351 rushing yards and put two running backs into the 100-plus yard range. But Landon Cotney also had a fine game at quarterback, completing 10 of 16 passing for 107 yards.

Missed tackles cause big plays For the Dadeville Tigers, the big play has been their nemesis all year long.

But what the Tigers struggled with on Friday night in a 54-13 loss to Tallassee wasn’t long passing plays or running backs finding easy holes. The biggest problem for Dadeville came from missed tackles, which allowed the Tallassee backs to find space and get off to the races.

“We just gotta keep working at it, that’s all you can do,” Dadeville coach Richard White said. “It’s like we don’t work on tackling, though. But we try not to work on live tackling, which is probably my fault. I’m trying to keep everybody as healthy as I can, and I’ve gone through some severe tackling drills and had some kids get hurt. With

The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with registration starting at 7:15. It will begin at the gym entrance and run in a loop around the softball fields, the horse riding arena and the archery arena. The course will feature eight stations.

• The eight stations include: • Long tube inflatables • Mud and tunnel crawl • Tire hill climb • Trail of noodles, where competitors will have to make their way through a wave of noodles • Haybale jumping • Gate maze • Pool noodles and sand crawl • The web, where competitors must crawl through a web made of caution tape For more information about the course or to pre-register, contact Holt at 256-750-3652.

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numbers as thin as we have right now, I’m trying not get kids hurt.”

White, who is in his 18th season as head coach of the Tigers, said tackling has also changed over the years. With new safety rules about contact and leading with the head, tackling is a much different skill, and coaches have to learn to adjust as well.

“The thing about ours is a lot of it is we’re not bringing our feet with us,” White said. “We’re arm tackling too much. We’re not forming it right, we’re not getting our head across and we’re not bringing our feet with us when we go to tackle somebody.

“I’ve noticed in the last two or three years, tackling across the board in high school football has gotten awful. Because of these news rules where they want to keep the head out, which I understand, we just have to learn as coaches how to teach it a different way and be successful at it.”

Eighth-grade standout Everyone talks about how it’s not easy being a freshman on a varsity team, but Iverson Hooks takes that one step further for Reeltown. As just an eighthgrader, Hooks started this week

Stars Tallassee.

D.J. HUNTER, Benjamin Russell: Hunter had a big play for the Wildcats against Chilton County. He picked off a ball and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown.

HEZEKIAH HUNTER, Benjamin Russell: Hunter needed just five carries to score three touchdowns against Chilton County. He had a total of 53 yards on five attempts and had TD runs of 1, 6 and 29 yards.

JASHASLIN JAMES, Central Coosa: There weren’t too many highlights for the Cougars in a 64-0 loss to

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for the Rebels on defense. He finished with an interception and also had a few tackles.

“I was really impressed with him flying around on that level,” Reeltown coach Matt Johnson said.

Century Club This week’s Century Club is chock full of regulars, and it also welcomes a pair of newcomers.

Due to Benjamin Russell’s offensive prowess this week against Chilton County, both A.J. Thompson and Keedon Young have joined the Century Club.

Thompson was the leader of the Wildcat offense with 110 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, and Young needed only seven attempts to gain 105 yards for an average of 15 yards per carry.

Dadeville once again put its two studs in the Century Club.

Qua Tucker led all area running backs with 153 yards on 18 carries and had two touchdowns, and Kadore Glenn joins the Club for the fourth week in a row with 116 yards on 19 attempts.

This week’s Outlook Athlete of the Week, Reeltown’s Cameron Faison, rounds out the Club. He had 151 yards on 14 carries, scored three rushing touchdown and had a kickoff returned 82 yards for a score.

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Pike County, but James was a standout on special teams. He racked up 165 yards on kick returns.

MAX MCCLENDON, Dadeville: Despite missing half of the game due to an injury, McClendon was once again a big standout defensively for the Tigers. He had one sack and a handful of tackles.

A.J. THOMPSON, Benjamin Russell: Thompson was a key factor in the Wildcats’ win over Chilton County. He had a breakout offense game, racking up 110 yards on 18 carries. He also scored a two-point conversion

and a touchdown.

NELSON WHALEY, Reeltown: Whaley hasn’t popped out too much on the stat sheet for the Rebels this season, but he caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Logan Hunt during this week’s victory.

JORDAN WHITLOW, Reeltown: Not only was Whitlow a key factor for Reeltown’s offense in a win over Ranburne, he also played inside linebacker. “He had a fabulous game on both sides of the ball, but especially defensively,” Rebels coach Matt Johnson said.

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Alex Gradyon has been wakeboarding on Lake Martin for 16 years.

me that we film everything at or near my home. Being that this is where it all started for me, I wanted to shed some light on the beauty of this place and show how perfect it is for riding,” Graydon said.

“When I got the call to be a part of the X Games, I already had mapped out spots on the lake and assessed the risks and logistics of making them possible.”

The majority of the video was filmed near Kowaliga or within five minutes of that area. Graydon built kickers into trees and even used Kowaliga Bridge in his closing clip. The move included a flip under the bridge and a slide along the one of the caps that connects the concrete piers, which he said had never been done before.

“That definitely got the most attention from viewers,” said Graydon.

There were no specific guidelines for the 90-second video, but Graydon knew he wanted to integrate a variety of moves for diversity. His film contained scenes of wakeboarding behind a boat, behind a winch and cable riding through a cable system that he built on Ted Watt’s property last year.

Graydon said he called in a lot of favors from a lot of friends to participate as well, to come drive the wakeboarding boat, the chase boat or help build something.

He also said Singleton Marine contributed the boats they used to film the whole video and have always been supportive of

his projects.

Graydon typically spends six months of the year working and riding in Alabama and takes the other six to travel, surf, skate and shoot photos in other countries.

The last two years, he’s moved to Australia during Lake Martin’s off-season and spent time doing just that.

This year’s adventure will include three months in Nicaragua to help shoot photographs and videos for a company’s website while doing quite a bit of surfing as well.

When he returns to Lake Martin in the spring, Graydon will continue to teach others how to ride and will likely end up filming more scenes on Lake Martin for future projects. He said since the video has come out, he’s had a lot of people message him asking to visit next year to film and shoot photos.

“To even have been chosen for the X Games contest is unreal, but to get a gold medal? That’s something everyone whose ever done an action sport dreams of – to be in the X Games. I’ve won some local contests but nothing that compared to this,” said Graydon.

The Fan Favorite contest was a winner-take-all battle in which fans watched each of the videos from the six contestants and their videographers and voted on their personal choices.

Visit xgames.espn.com/ xgames/real/20184432/ real-wake-2017 to watch Graydon’s video.

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8. If you suspect someone is using your number for work purposes, contact us to report the problem so we can review your earnings and verify that our records are correct. You also may view your annual earnings by accessing your Social Security Statement, one of the many services available with a my Social Security account.

9. If you suspect someone is misusing your number to create credit or other problems for you, report the identify theft with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Minimum quali¿cations: A two-year college degree or (2) completion of specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) completion of specialized training courses conducted by equipment vendors or (4) job speci¿c skills acquired through on-the-job training or apprenticeship program and a minimum of (8) year experience in building and grounds maintenance, including a minimum of (5) years at a supervisory or management level.

Required application and detailed job description can be obtained at the ACHA Central Of¿ce located at 2110 County Road, Alexander City, AL or can be downloaded from www. alexcityhousing.org. Application deadline is 4:00 pm CDT, Friday, October 13, 2017.

Applications accepted in person Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, by mail, or at the Alexander City Career Center. Applications will NOT be accepted by email or fax. NO PHONE CALLS. Only quali¿ed applications will be considered.

The ACHA is subject to HUD Section 3 hiring requirements; is an Equal Opportunity and “At Will” Employer; E-Verify participant; and Drug-Free Workplace. The Alexander City Housing Authority abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) which prohibits discrimination against quali¿ed individuals on the basis of disability or protected veteran status; and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Pre-employment physical and drug screen required for new hires.

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10. The nine-digit Social Security number was initiated in 1936 for tracking workers’ earnings over the course of their lifetimes for benefits, not with the intent of personal identification.

Since 1936, we have issued over 30 different versions of the Social Security number card.

11. Until June 2011, the first three digits of a Social Security number were determined by the geographical region in which the person lived. Numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving westward. Residents on the east coast often have lower numbers than those on the west coast. Any number beginning with 000 will never be a valid Social Security number.

12. Beginning in June 2011, we assigned Social Security numbers randomly, which protects the integrity of the Social Security number, eliminates the geographical significance of the first three digits of the Social Security number, and extends the longevity of the nine-digit Social Security number.

13. Since November 1936, we have issued 453.7 million different numbers and there are approximately 420 million numbers available for future assignments. We assign about 5.5 million new numbers a year.

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New officers were recently installed for the Art Association of Central Alabama for 2017-2018. Pictured from left to right are: Vice President Nancy Scott, Membership Chair Cynthia Miller, Secretary Nancy Curley, Publicity Chair Jerri Ann Hallmark, President June Dean, Historian Mary Timberlake, Corresponding Secretary Julie Otto, Projects Chair Kay Fincher, Facebook Editor Diana French and Treasurer Diane Hough. Not shown are program co-chairs Martha McKnight and Dottie Holdren. AACA is a group of artist who paint each Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sportsplex’s Senior Center. All artists are invited to bring their paints, brushes and canvases and paint with our class.

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BASIC COMPUTING FOR SENIORS: Volunteer Connections is now registering participants for Basic Computing for Seniors at the Alexander City office on Oct. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The classes offer three modules, hardware and using the mouse for clicking, double clicking, dragging and cutting and pasting. Module two is on email and module three is on exploring the internet and social networking.

There is no fee for attending but there is a $20 registration fee and participants should register before before the first class. It is limited to six per class. Call 256-234-0347 or come by VCCA to register.

Thursday, October 12

LUNCH AND LEARN: Volunteer Connections will present a Lunch and Learn Thursday, Oct. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your sack and lunch and VCCA will provide tea and dessert.

Captain James Orr with the Alexander City Police Department will discuss ways to protect oneself from identity theft.

Please register by calling 256-2340347 or email vcca.al@gmail.com by noon Oct. 11.

Saturday, October 14

CAR SHOW: The 37th Annual Custom Car Show at Oktoberfest will 2334 Washington Street Alexander City • 256-329-9061 be Oct. 14 with registration from 8 a.m. to noon. www.crownemanagement.com It is an open show format with a Come Visit Us! money tree. All cars will be parked on asphalt.

Cecily Lee, Administrator For more information contact Danny Angela Pitts, Director of Nursing Pike at 256-496-0024 or danny.pike@ alexandercityal.gov.

BBQ: The 26th Annual Waverly BBQ at the Waverly Community Center is Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BBQ sandwiches and chips will be $5 or two for $9. BBQ meat is $9 a pound. Whole Boston Butts are $30 with presales available for pickup after Need your business to 9 a.m. A chicken or pork plate for $9.

Stew for $9 a quart.

There will also be a silent auction, live auction, quilt raffle, arts and crafts, from the crowd? barnyard bingo and more. For more information call 334-887-7288.

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USHER WORKSHOP: There will 256.234.4281 be an annual usher workshop at Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LAUREL CLASS OF 1969: Meeting • Alexander City Outlook for the Laurel High School Class of • Dadeville Record 1969 on Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at the • Wetumpka Herald Cooper Rec Center. Information on the • Eclectic Observer • Tallassee Tribune dates of events, funding, and any positive input for the fiftieth year reunion.

We are looking forward to seeing all the classmates within this area at the meeting.

FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill Flea Market is holding its second Saturday flea market Oct. 14 at the old airport from 30 minutes after daybreak to 2 P.m. Vendors please contact Darrell Brooks, Owner James Woody for space at 256-7498270 for $10.

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Sunday, October 15

TALLAPOOSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Sue Mason will present “Native Americans – Life and times before the Spanish arrived” to the Tallapoosee Historical Society Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Historical Museum in Dadeville. The meeting is free and open to the public.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Kellyton Baptist Church is hosting homecoming Sunday, Oct. 15. Guest singers will be Exodus. Sunday School starts at 9:45

a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at noon.

CHOIR DAY: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual choir day Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m.

Edward Milner is pastor and the guest minister will be Rev. Richard D. Jacobs.

CHURCH HOMECOMING: Hillabee Baptist Baptist Church is holding a homecoming service Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. to celebrate 65 years. The guest speaker will be Rev. Bobby Anderson with music by Rev. Ray Duplessie. Lunch will follow.

PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: The Early Rose District Center is hosting the 17th Pastoral Anniversary honoring Apostle Wayne Davis and First Lady Minister Brenda Davis Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m.

PASTORAL APPRECIATION: The Almighty God Baptist Church is holding the 6th Pastoral Appreciation Service for Rev. and Sister Lorenzo Caldwell Sunday, Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m. The guest minister is Rev. Camron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell.

FALL FESTIVAL: The Kellyton First United Methodist Church is hosing a fall festival Oct. 15. It will begin with a hot dog supper at 5:30 p.m. followed by a trunk or treat. Wear your costume and bring a treat bag to fill.

Monday, October 16

HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. James Hansen will present “Robert Trent Jones and the making of modern golf” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Oct. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.

Tuesday, October 17

RETIREES MEETING: The Tallaposa County Education Retirees Association (TCERA) will meet Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education. The program will be United Way TCERA membership drive.

Thursday, October 19

FASHION SHOW: The Lake Martin Area United Way Downtown Showdown Fashion Show will be Oct. 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 and VIP tables are $500 and include Cajun cuisine, beer, wine and a silent auction.

DOYLE LAWSON: Alexander City Arts is hosting Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Benjamin Russell Auditorium. They have over 40 albums to their credit with multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award Nominations.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. Students and children under 12 are free.

Friday, October 20

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

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

Saturday, October 21

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, October 22

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

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

Monday, October 23

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

Thursday, October 26

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

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

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

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

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FREE Estimates on NEW installations Service a 30 mile radius of Alexander City Licensed and Bonded #:84887 guysheating@live.com

Saturday, October 28

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

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

CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON: New Adka Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a cancer awareness Luncheon Oct. 28 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall at 21 North Thornton Road in Dadeville. The speaker will be RuPearl Sharp of Fayetteville, Georgia. The pastor is Edward Milner.

The event is free to the public but donations will be accepted with proceeds going to Cancer Treatment Center so America Newnan Hospital.

256–234–4198 196 Thompson Ridge Road Alexander City, AL

Coosa Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Designing & Selling Quality Cabinetry since 1991 • Granite • Quartz • Cultured Marble • Laminate Counter Tops

25 Years and still going, Selling quality kitchen & bath cabinetry at reasonable prices.

Ben & Peggy Smith, Owners Thur & Fri 9-4 | Sat 9-1 256-675-0176 1222 Hwy 280, Kellyton, AL

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Outlook

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Students show off contest artwork

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Students from Stephens Elementary School hold their artwork created for the Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) “Renew Our Rivers” T-Shirt Art Contest. Ava Barrett, fourth from left on the front row was selected as the winner. Barrett is joined by Linley Brown, Aaron Perez, Kylee Sanders, Jackson Padgett, Mason Kim, Amanda Cantrell, Bella Westbrook, Carmyn Thomas, Paulina Torres, Riki Lin, Elodie Waller, Cayleigh Collier, Campbell Richardson, Avery Harrelson and Emma Swindall.

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Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011-0999

Public Meetings n Alexander City Board of Education meets on the third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board office at 375 Lee St. or local school at 5 p.m.

Steve Baker - Post Office Box 999 Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, AL 35011-0999 Mitch Sneed - Post Office Box 999 Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, AL 35011-0999

n Alexander City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in the courtroom at the old city hall at 5:30 p.m.

Mitch Sneed - Post Office Box 999 Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, AL 35011-0999

n Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6 p.m.

Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc.

P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011-0999

Kenneth S. Boone

P.O. Box 999, Alexander City, AL 35011-0999

n Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa will holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. n Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month.

Capstone Bank

n Coosa County Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held in the Coosa County Courthouse in Rockford at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday and at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

2330 University Blvd., Suite 401 Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

n Coosa County Industrial Development Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room in the courthouse in Rockford. All meetings are open to the public. n Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a pre-meeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall.

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n Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. n Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall.

n Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m. n Jackson’s Gap Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 6:30 p.m., all Jackson’s Gap citizens are encouraged to attend. n Kellyton Town Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Kellyton. n New Site City Council meets the first and third Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in the Conference Room in the Town Hall. n Ray Water Authority meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the Ray Water Authority Office. All customers are invited to attend. n Rockford Town Council meets the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held in town hall at 7 p.m. n Tallapoosa County Board of Education meets on the second Monday of each month.

Meetings are held in the new central office at 679 East Columbus Street, Dadeville, AL 36853. n Tallapoosa County Commission meets the second Monday of the month at 9 a.m. in the courthouse in Dadeville, with a pre-meeting also open to the public 30 minutes before each regular session. n Tallapoosa County 911 Board will meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. in the 911 Administrative office at 240 West Columbus Street, Dadeville. Call 8258490 for more information. n Walnut Hill Water Authority meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Call 825-9841 to inquire about the agenda.

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Firefighters investigate potential gas leak Personnel from the Alexander City Fire Department were called to the Sav-A-Lot Shopping Center Tuesday afternoon after employees at two stores and shoppers reported a strong odor of natural gas in the area. Four vehicles responded and used detectors to search for the source of the leak.

The odor was found to be originating inside the furniture store, but firefighters were forced to shut off the gas and instructed store officials to get a technician to address the problem.