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October 27-28, 2018 Vol. 126, No. 213 www.alexcityoutlook.com 75¢
Local United Way almost halfway to campaign goal By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Thanks to the most successful fashion show to date and a secret donor, the Lake Martin Area United Way has raised $248,090.68 just two months into its annual campaign. Executive director Sharon Fuller read a letter delivered to her just hours before Friday’s campaign update and luncheon. The letter came with a $75 donation from a local retailer. “A long time ago I stole a top from your store,” the anonymous letter read. “I am embarrassed by my actions and See UNITED • Page 3
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5 fall traditions to enjoy with family Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series where Outlook staff members will write a Halloween-related editorial piece leading up to Oct. 31. By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
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There are all sorts of ways to enjoy Halloween. Some like to find the biggest, scariest haunted house to visit. Some like to go all out decorating their homes for family and friends to come to for parties and trick-or-treating. Some like to go find ghosts. While you are enjoying these things, think of ways to include your family and friends to create memories for a lifetime. Don’t forget many things are simple and do not require much effort at all I think of my late boss Mitch Sneed See TRADITIONS • Page 9
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he 12th Annual Pink and Teal Fashion Show at Horseshoe Bend School was a huge success Friday with more than 50 students sporting colors for cancer awareness. The event raised funds for Tallapoosa’s Caring Refuge whose mission is to help cancer patients who have needs meeting co-pays, utilities and rent payments while seeking treatment. One of the group’s founders, Stacy Benton, spoke to the student body. It was the second time she spoke, the first being nine years ago after a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis where she was only expected to live six months. Benton served as one of the judges for the event and helped name Paislee Grace Sharpe, right, as winner. Abbie Ray was the runner up, Sivana Smith, above, was second and Callie Ray was the third-place winner. Pictured at top, from right, are Sharpe, Abbie Ray, Smith and Callie Ray who all were awarded in the Under the Sea themed fashion show.
Hand puts ‘heart’ into high school administration, coaching Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series profiling school principals in the Alexander City and Tallapoosa County School Systems. By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
Chris Hand is a busy man. As principal, not only does he oversee the student body of Dadeville High School, but he is also in his second stint of coaching the Tigers track and field team. “I am currently in my 22nd year in education,” Hand said. “I’ve been a principal in Dadeville since 2008.” Prior to becoming the
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principal at Dadeville High School in 2011, he served for three years as the principal at Councill Middle School. Before becoming a principal, Hand worked in the Lanett City School System, as well as in the Troup County, Georgia system before arriving at Dadeville High School to teach government/economics and U.S. history. Hand oversaw the creation of the track and field team at Dadeville when he began teaching in 2000, serving as its head coach until taking over the principal’s position at Councill Middle School, then returning to this position in 2016. See HAND • Page 9
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Dadeville High School Principal Chris Hand reviews information about the health fair for sophomores the school has implemented this year. ‘My heart is in this to make sure our students get the very best. That’s why I’m here,’ Hand said.
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