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Mayor expects approval By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors is confident the city council will approve a proposal to move municipal operations from downtown to the vacated Russell Sales Office. “I expect it to pass or I wouldn’t carry it,” Nabors said. “That’s how you eliminate disappointment. You can’t be a leader and have low expectations.” The vote is scheduled during a meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the old courthouse downtown, which will likely be demolished if the city government relocates. The city has said it will cost $9 million to buy and restore the Russell building and surrounding property to consolidate all departments under one roof. “This could be one of the nicest municipal complexes in the Southeast and in my prior career I saw hundreds of city halls and courthouses,” said Alexander City’s community development coordinator Al Jones, who once worked for the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Nabors, who was Russell’s chief financial officer for 30 years, and Jones addressed concerns expressed by critics of the proposal who contend the city has no plan to continue downtown revitalization once the municipal government withdraws close to Highway 280. “That’s not the case,” Nabors said. “But we can’t necessarily talk about what our plans are because of other people involved, just like recruiting an industry together. You’ve got to keep it under wraps or jeopardize the outcome. We have

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The former Russell Sales Office, above, would consolidate all operations of Alex City’s municipal government under one roof, help spur development along Highway 280 and provide spacious parking. The current city hall, below, in downtown Alex City would likely be salvaged and turned over to another entity.

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lexander City isn’t unique in fearing change. In fact, it may have better reasons than most communities because it has been scarred by some withering events in its history. But a deeper reflection reveals this city has always moved forward and flourished once more. Change can be frightening, of course, See OPINION • Page 9

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Social poll shows opposition to moving into Russell Sales Office By JIMMY WIGFIELD Managing Editor

A strong majority of people responding to The Outlook’s weeklong Facebook poll are opposed to Alexander City’s municipal government moving from two downtown buildings to the former Russell Sales Office. The final total of the unscientific poll was 62 percent (407 votes) against the move and 246 favoring it. According to Facebook, the poll reached 6,498 people. The reasons cited against the proposal include a feeling the estimated $9 million cost for buying the property and renovating it could be better spent on other priorities, the cost

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Divorcing mom is grateful for new man’s friendship DEAR ABBY: A year ago my 13-year marriage fell apart. My husband, “Rick,” will be spending the next six years in prison. I am 32 and have two boys, ages 13 and 15. The last year has been pretty tough for all of us. I’ve been learning how to be both mother and father to them. I am also heartbroken by what he did that landed him in prison. I have filed for divorce, and there will be no reconciliation. I never thought I would be with another man. Rick is the only man I have ever been with. But over the last couple of months I have begun developing feelings for someone, or at least I think I have. “Jason” is a great man. We attend the same church, and it’s very important to me and my family that he’s devoted to God like we are. Jason loves my kids, and my kids like him a lot, too. He has also taken the time to mentor my oldest son. Every time I see Jason I

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feel happier than I’ve been in a very long time. He is the polar opposite of Rick, and he has no idea of how strong my feelings are toward him. Should I let Jason know what my feelings are? I’m confused. Could this just be me wanting companionship? I love being his friend and would like to continue to be. I don’t want to ruin it by revealing my feelings if he doesn’t feel the same. Also, I don’t want to rush into anything. Please advise me. -- LONELY AND CONFUSED OUT WEST DEAR LONELY AND CONFUSED: There is nothing wrong with wanting companionship, but the last thing you and your children need is for you to

jump from the frying pan into the fire. You are still a married woman. Jason may be terrific -- Heaven sent, even -- but it’s too soon to “declare” anything. The two of you are still getting to know each other, and love needs time to develop. Be patient and allow the relationship to evolve gradually in its own time. DEAR ABBY: This is for delivery drivers or anyone making a delivery to your house that requires a signature or a real person to receive the item (i.e., an Uber driver with food). I’m 61 and have very bad knees. I can’t just jump up and run to the door. Today a driver knocked on my door and then, as I was trying to get out of my chair and walk to the door, he started punching the doorbell repeatedly. People with arthritis, bad knees or many other conditions can’t get there in an instant. Please give folks like us a min-

ute to get to the door. Someone could fall while trying to rush and get hurt. -- NOT FAST ENOUGH IN FLORIDA DEAR N.F.E.: You make a good point. Delivery people sometimes become frustrated because they have many deliveries to make. A solution to your problem might be to post a small sign next to your doorbell that reads: Please be patient. I’ll open the door in a minute! P.S. For those who are inclined, “smart” doorbells are available for use with a cellphone that enable you to communicate with a delivery person at the door before you get there. Consider getting one. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Obituaries Mr. Bob Powell 1936 - 2018

Elizabeth Helen Stewart 1962 - 2018

Funeral Service for Mr. Bob Powell, 82, of Jacksons Gap, Alabama, will be Friday, December 14, 2018 at 3:00 pm at the Bethel Baptist Church. Palmer Askew, his grandson, will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Powell passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his residence. He was born on April 8, 1936 in Tallassee, Alabama to Hubert Frank Powell and Annie Pearl Williams Powell. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Powell was a successful entrepreneur and owned and operated several businesses including Bob’s Fine Food in Dadeville. He was a hard worker and dearly loved his family. He was an avid Alabama sports fan. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Betty Sue Powell of Jacksons Gap; daughters, Cindy Massey (Charles) of Leesburg, FL, Misty Ward (Louie) of Auburn, and Windy Carter (Michael) of Dadeville; son, Jeff Powell (LaDonna) of Dadeville; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and brother, Hubert Powell (Sara) of Tallassee. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Christina Palmer; and sister Fayron Jordan. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Service for Elizabeth Helen Stewart, 56, of Goodwater, Alabama, will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hackneyville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Helen passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Georgia. She was born on April 30, 1962 in Alexander City, Alabama to Louis Keel and Jewel Stallings Keel. She loved her family and friends dearly. Helen enjoyed music, dancing, flowers, gardening, and was always a hard worker. She is survived by her son, Kyle Stewart (Katelyn); daughter, Tiffany Stewart; brother, Larry Keel (Pamela); sister, Joyce Wilson (Dave); nephews, Lathan Keel (Stephanie) and Justin Keel (Kelly); niece, Valorie Comley (Chip); aunt, Ruth Kennedy and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Homer Keel. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www. radneyfuneralhome.com.

Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Final arrangements entrusted to Armour’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Mrs. Joyce Marie Ray 1936 - 2018 Funeral Service for Mrs. Joyce Marie Ray, 82, of Dadeville, will be Monday, December 17, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Johnny Pritchard and Rev. Tom Pemberton will officiate. Mrs. Ray will lie in state for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Langley Funeral Home. Mrs. Ray passed away on

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Mr. J.T. Gaddis Funeral service for Mr. J.T. Gaddis 82 of Goodwater, AL; Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018; 2 p.m.; Paradise Mission Full Gospel Ministries, Goodwater, AL. Burial, Cross Key Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL. Visitation: Friday, 1 – 7 p.m. at Funeral Home.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 23, 1936 in Clanton, Alabama to Odis Sewell and Euna Johnson Sewell. She was a longtime and active member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Ray was a wonderful Christian lady. She enjoyed traveling, camping and was an amazing cook. She loved her family very much and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Allen Ray of Dadeville; daughter, Karan Ray Couch (Stanley) of Powder Springs, GA; sons, Richard Allen Ray (Gail) of Dadeville and Timothy Wayne Ray (Cindy) of Jacksons Gap; grandchild,

Brandi Michelle Ray, Brittney Renee Jones (Joshua), Jennifer Marie Ray, Bradley Steven Haddon (Kayla), Stephanie Ann Ray, Melissa Michele Mayton (Robert) and James Ryan Bailey (Shawna); numerous great grandchildren; and brother, Douglas Harold Sewell (Su) of Freeport, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome. com. Langley Funeral Home in Dadeville/Camp Hill is in charge of the arrangements.

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• 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. • 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. • Camp Hill Town Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month. Meetings are held in town hall

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at 6 p.m. • Community Action Agency of Chambers, Tallapoosa, Coosa holds its regular board of directors meetings every other month at the Central Office in Dadeville. • Coosa County Board of Education holds called meetings at least once a month. • 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. • 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. • Dadeville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. with a premeeting at 5:30 p.m. in city hall. • Daviston City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Daviston Fire Department. • Goldville Town Council meets the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the town hall. • Goodwater City Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Caldwell Center at 6:30 p.m.

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Dadeville City Council approves alert resolution at meeting By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

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Students and teachers from the Dadeville High School Environmental Science Club work to build a habitat for small animals Wednesday afternoon at Keebler Park.

Dadeville students get ‘natural’ education at Keebler Park By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

A group of 19 students from the Environmental Science Club at Dadeville High School spent their Wednesday in nature, learning about the local environment and working on projects to preserve it at Keebler Park in Dadeville. Under the guidance of Dianna Porter, who has made breathing new life into Keebler Park her mission, the students studied water runoff from storms and how runoff berms can help control erosion by slowing the water flow. The students also spent time learning about small-animal habitats before working to build their own habitats in the afternoon. “The students arrived here at 8 a.m., and we spent the first 30 or 40 minutes studying stormwater runoff and how to build runoff berms,” Porter said. “We walked around the park and identified a place to start. We built a series of brush berms in the front of the park near the picnic tables.” The majority of the students’ morning was spent putting in a series of runoff berms in an area where drainage from the front of the park runs down to join with the main storm drain in the middle of the park. Groups of sticks were piled together to make the berms, with larger branches serving as the berm’s base and the entire construction held in place by pieces of rebar. After a break for lunch, the stu-

dents spent their afternoon looking at small-animal habitats built out of fallen branches and brush scattered throughout the park. They were then divided into two groups and given the task of building their own habitat animals in the park could use. The two groups went to work gathering branches large and small, seeing who could build the largest and best habitat with the materials at hand. After laying a foundation of larger branches, many of the smaller pieces of wood were used to fill in gaps, while others were placed in the habitat standing up for birds to use as a perch. During the habitat building contest, Porter walked between the two groups, offering guidance and suggestions for the students on to improve their habitats while admiring the effort they were putting into the task. “Today has been out-of-the-park successful,” Porter said. “These are a hard-working group of students. They understand the importance of what we’re doing here.” Porter also said she wants the students to come back throughout the school year and continue working on their projects, while also bringing in more students from the high school and elementary school to take on other projects. “I definitely want to do this on a regular basis,” Porter said. “Hopefully these students can come back in January and check on their habitats and berms and make any needed improvements.”

The City of Dadeville is the most recent municipality in Tallapoosa County to shift from using weather sirens to a newer form of weather alert system, following the approval of a resolution at Tuesday evening’s council meeting. “Our weather sirens are outdated, and Tallapoosa Alert is the new recommended alert system,” Dadeville Mayor Wayne Smith said. After Smith briefly explained how the Tallapoosa Alert system works and mentioning there are brochures about the program at city hall, a resolution was brought before the council designating Tallapoosa Alert as the provider for severe weather alerts affecting Dadeville. A motion to approve the resolution passed, with Smith saying after the meeting the city may look into dismantling its old weather sirens in the future. The council also discussed the potential of a new building for the Dadeville Fire Department. Fire chief Anthony Wilkerson said he has contacted several companies about the price of a metal building, but has not received any response. He also said he has reached out to ALDOT about the possibility of allowing the fire trucks to pull onto Highway 280 should the new facility become a reality, although he has not heard back from them either.

Councilmember Dick Harrelson said he is all for the idea, but also believes the city should proceed carefully and consider holding up until other projects throughout town are completed. “There is no question though, the building needs replacing,” he said. Smith said the city will proceed carefully on the matter and do its due diligence, while also saying how much he appreciates Harrelson’s wisdom on such matters. The Dadeville City Council also handled the following items: • Police chief David Barbour said an officer recently resigned from the police department and he will be looking for a new officer soon. He also said he and the department are looking forward to Sunday’s Christmas parade. • Building inspector Michael Richardson said progress is slowly being made on cleaning up the burned-out property on East LaFayette Street. He also said he had sent a certified letter to the owner of the property at 980 East LaFayette Street. The owner has signed for it, but has not contacted Richardson about the property. “I thank you for your due diligence on this,” Smith said. • Eugene Collum with the street department said the new limb truck will arrive next week, while Smith recognized street department mechanic Brian Davis for all his hard work. “He does a good and thorough job,”

Smith said. • Harrelson asked about the hole in the parking lot at Fred’s, thinking Collum had filled in a hole there before. While it is on private property, Richardson said he would talk to the manager at Fred’s to see about getting it fixed, with Smith saying he would follow up with them after Richardson had talked to them. • Smith recognized the beautification board, especially Jerry McGukin and Raphord Farrington, for breathing new life into the gazebo/ bandstand at the corner of Tallassee and Eufaula streets. He also commended McGukin for working with Norfolk Southern to get the railroad crossing on East LaFayette Street cleaned up, as well as working with them to have the company pick up many of the spare crossties laying near the track. • Library director Abbi Mangarelli said it was a slow month at the library, but the numbers were good for November. • Smith said bids on the courthouse square project should be awarded in mid-January, with work to begin in the spring. • A motion to pay the city’s bills passed. • Smith reminded the council and everyone in attendance the next city council meeting has been rescheduled due to the Christmas holiday. It will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at city hall.

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he holidays bring us all sorts of fun, from singing Christmas carols to baking holiday favorites, to stringing lights and decorating the tree. Although we’re buzzing from all the activity, we have to remember to put safety above all. Safewise recommends a few simple tips to follow to keep your home and family safe. • Keep your travel plans offline. Never post where you’re going, when you’re leaving or when you’ll be back. If this information gets into the wrong hands, you could be inviting a thief into your home. As an added precaution, notify a trusted neighbor you’re going out of town so they can keep an eye on your home. • Hide Christmas gifts and packages. As pretty as your Christmas tree is when it is filled with presents underneath, please don’t open your blinds and curtains to show it off. Again, this is an invitation for a burglar. Additionally, if you bought a TV for Sally, be sure the box is not visible in your trash. To avoid package thieves, talk to your mail carrier about delivering packages to the back porch or see if they can be picked up at the post office instead. Another idea is to have them delivered to your office. • Keep an eye on your Christmas lights. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), December is the deadliest month for electrical fires. Before you string lights on the house or tree, be sure to inspect the strands to ensure there aren’t any frayed cords or cracked bulbs. Unplug your Christmas tree and any holiday lights when you go to bed or aren’t home. Additionally, don’t overload your outlets. • Be careful with candles. Candle fires are four times higher during December than other months, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Maintain a foot of space between candles and anything flammable. And never leave one unattended. • Cooking is the top cause of holiday fires, according to the USFA. Do not leave cooking food unattended. With all the hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get distracted. How about taking a potholder with you when you leave the kitchen as a reminder you have something on the stove? • Make sure your furnace and chimney get checked out and clean out air ducts. Don’t leave a fire unattended. Christmas can be a magical, joyful time as long as you keep your family and home safe. Be sure to take these precautions and more to fully enjoy the holiday season.

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oy, have these past few weeks been stressful. My wife has been in the hospital and she assigned me the job of decorating the house for Christmas. So far I have bought Christmas cookies, a fruitcake and a case of Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes. I feel I’m well on the way to a very merry Christmas. When all that sugar kicks in, I ought to be able to decorate my house and half the neighborhood in about two hours flat. I guess I’ll get around to a tree somewhere around the 24th just so I can be in the spirit of the season. When she asked me if I had started on the house, I showed her some pictures from last year’s decorations and assured her things were right on schedule. Of course, I waited until after she had taken her pills and was a little groggy before the big pictorial reveal. She thinks the house is absolutely beautiful and I have done a masterful job. The truth is I’ve eaten all my cookies and still haven’t put up a tree. This weekend, while I’m working on my fruitcake, I will try to get around to it. Bless her heart, she has been so sick, I’m trying to convince her it is January

GERALD HALLMARK Columnist already and she has been in a deep coma and missed Christmas. The strategy sounds good in theory but the nurses keep wishing everyone a merry Christmas. Where is Scrooge when you need him? Maybe I can bribe them to drop all the Christmas talk with a few of my Little Debbies. Oh, well, it would probably be easier to just suck it up and decorate the house because I’m the one who is going to be in a deep coma for telling her such a tale. I did run by the store to pick up a few things but never got around to them. Sitting right there in the front door were those 5-gallon cans of Christmas popcorn. After loading the shopping cart with a half-dozen of those babies, there wasn’t any room for anything else. So, I decided to take them home, eat a little snack and return later. Believe me, after you eat a 5-gallon bucket of popcorn you aren’t able to return anywhere. However, the pictures on the sides of

the cans look festive all stacked around my lounge chair. Someone once said it wasn’t the presents around your tree that counted but the people around your heart who make Christmas. I have come to appreciate that more as we have dealt with my sweet bride’s illness, being in Birmingham away from home, yet surrounded by caring family and friends. I may never get a single decoration up but the concern shown to us has covered us in Christ’s love. After all, isn’t this what Christmas is all about? The true presents are those hugs, handshakes and prayers from God’s people in a special season of the year. Trust me, you can never outgive God when He works through His people. OK, I found a tree that makes Charlie Brown’s look like the one in the Rockefeller Center in New York. I’ll add a little tinsel, a ball and maybe set it on one of my popcorn cans and that should suffice this year. Tell me I’m not in the spirit of the season. Dr. Gerald Hallmark is a retired minister living in Alexander City. His column appears each Friday.

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All I know about moving the city hall complex to a new location, I learned at the morning occasion led by city leaders on Dec. 4. The presentation was welldone, understandable and thorough. When questions were asked, adequate answers were given. When statements (for or against) were made, they were given respectful attention. Yes, this is a major decision. It should be done wisely and with sufficient information. What I learned was that the present buildings are in very bad condition and one is not repairable. A

newer building would be much better. As explained, the city could finance a purchase which costs a lot less than any new construction or attempted renovations. Much has been written about the effect moving the city hall complex would have on downtown Alexander City. It has been claimed such a move would hurt businesses. I am only one citizen but going to pay my utility bill at city hall once a month does not have anything to do with whether I shop downtown. What does affect me is the very limited parking at city hall and when any function (such as city

council meetings) is held. The proposed new location would make a great improvement in parking. I am not a lifelong resident of Alexander City, so I do not have any personal feelings about historical locations. Some who know the past benefits of city and county offices being in the present facilities may have dismay about a change. A lot has been and is often said about moving our city forward. I ask our city council to vote for this relocation as one step in doing that. Bill Middlebrooks Alexander City

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The Coffee Corner and Lake Martin Animal Shelter are hosting a breakfast with Santa event Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon. A professional photographer will be available for pictures with Santa for $5 and proceeds will go toward Children’s Harbor. Various vendors will also be set up for guests to grab any last-minute gifts. If weather permits, Lake Martin Animal Shelter will have pets on site available for adoption.

Saturday, Dec. 15

COMMUNITY CLEANUP: The public is invited to meet at Broad Street Plaza at 8:30 a.m. to pick up supplies and assignments to help clean up the roads of Alexander City. For more information please contact Jacob Meacham at jacob. meacham@alexandercitychamber. com. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves High School Alumni and Friends monthly trade in Millerville on Highway 9 between Ashland and Goodwater will be Saturday, Dec. 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. OPEN HOUSE: Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is hosting an open house and hayride Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the park visitor center and the tour road will be lit with luminaries. Reservations are required for the hayride. Call 256-234-7111 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily to do so. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Town of Camp Hill is holding a Christmas parade Saturday, Dec. 15 starting at 1 p.m. at the Edward Bell Tech Center. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Mount Zion West Baptist Church at 962 Peppers Road in Alexander City is hosting a Women of Destiny Conference Dec. 9 to Dec. 15. Speakers include Mother Ora Traylor, Minister Marilyn Benson, Minister JoAnn Shealey, Pastor Georgia Ann Staples, Pastor Betty Hoyett, Prophetess Margie Bullock and Pastor Berthene Ferrell. Sessions start at 7 p.m. nightly with sessions Dec. 15 at 9 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 16

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CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: The Faith Temple Choir and Music Ministries is presenting a celebration of Christmas with the musical “Come Let Us Adore” Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS PARADE: The Annual Dadeville Christmas Parade is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The parade will come up Lafayette Street before turning on Broadnax Street passing in front of the courthouse. Starting at noon there will be activities around the courthouse square. PASTORAL INSTALLATION: New Style Baptist Church is having a pastoral installation for Pastor Ivan M. Harris and Lady Tamikia Harris Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2:45 p.m. The church is located at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality. The guest speaker will be Pastor Bobby L. Harris of New Hop Baptist Church in Sylacauga. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: The music and ministry of Orr Street Baptist Church is hosting their presentation of “The Promised One,” Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. A meal will be served in the fellowship hall afterward. CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: The Studio is hosting “A Christmas Celebration” Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center. the Little Beauties, Jazzy Ladies, Regeneration Community Praisers, Cheernastics Divas, 3D Majorette Team and Mothers of Praise will be performing. Special guest will be Jovani, the Dance Factory of Talladega. Admission is a can of food or toy to help families at Christmas. GROUND BREAKING: The Word Bible Church at 1050 North Central Avenue is holding a ground breaking

ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. Guest minister is Rev. Thyris Banks. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Great Bethel Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its annual Christmas program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The guest minister will be Rev. Nathaniel Holloway.

Sunday, Dec. 23

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: First Presbyterian Church is hosting a Christmas Music Program Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. instead of the regular worship service. Everyone is invited to attend. CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Calvary Baptist Church at 398 Main Street in Dadeville is presenting their Christmas Cantata “Believe in Christmas” Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. The cantata will be a praise and worship cantata with Christmas favorites and will feature “The Drummer Boy” and Psalm 150. Pastor Johnny Pritchard and music director Dennis Floyd invite you this Christmas experience. Lunch will be served following the service.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

USHER MEETING: The Early Rose District Usher meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at the Cooper Community Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

GRIEF SHARE: Grief Share sessions will begin Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church. Sessions will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church.

Saturday, Jan. 12

TEEN SUMMIT: The Boys & Girls Club of the Lake Martin Area will be holding its second annual Teen Leadership Challenge Summit Saturday, Jan. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cooper Recreation Center in Alexander City. Guest speakers for the event include local high school science teacher Courtney Davis and former Miss America Mallory Hagan. The event will also include a college fair and an essay contest with a $500 scholarship prize. Essays must be submitted by Jan. 8, 2019.

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FERST READERS: The Dadeville Public Library hosts the Ferst Readers program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Children up to the age of five who live in Tallapoosa County are eligible for free books. FEAST OF SHARING: Alexander City United Methodist Church and St. James Episcopal Church host a Feast of Sharing meal Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the fellowship hall of the Methodist Church on Green Street. It is a free dinner. OPEN STUDIO: The Artists Association of Central Alabama sponsors an open studio every Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dadeville Senior Center on Columbus Street. Come and paint your own project or join in special Christmas projects. Eliminate stress, laugh, share a love of painting. Call Kay Fincher at 256-825-2506. ALACARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS: Become a friend when a friend is needed most! Alacare Hospice Volunteers visit to

offer companionship and emotional support. Whether it is a listening ear, a smiling face, or a shoulder to lean on, a friendly visit from a hospice volunteer can brighten the lonely day of a patient and caregiver. Contact Sonya Bryan for more information at 256-329-0507. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Overeaters Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church next to Russell Hospital. There are no dues, fees or weighins. Contact Lisa at 256-749-0160 at ww.oa.org. GRIEF SHARE: Sessions for Grief Share will be at the Trinity Campus of First United Methodist Church starting Jan. 9 and will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The seminar is sponsored by Radney Funeral Home and First United Methodist Church. FIRST SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP: Duncan United Methodist Church is hosting First Sunday Fellowship starting July 1. There will be a meal filled with friendship, fellowship and lots of fun starting at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse adjoining the church. Rev. Wayne Hicks is the pastor. COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Trinity Campus FUMC next to Russell Medical. Meetings will resume in September. All cancer patients and family members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact Andrea Peacock 256-749-1134 or andreapeacock60@gmail.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Red Ridge United Methodist Church in Dadeville hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Sunday at 6 p.m. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS: The Bill Nichols Chapter 13 meets every third Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles T. “Bud” Porch Center in Alexander City. Chapter Service Officers are available every second and fourth Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. for claims assistance. RECYCLING: The Alexander City Recycling Facility is located at the Public Works Department at 824 Railey Road. All materials should be dropped off behind the green storage shed on the Public Works lot. The facility is always open for unassisted drop off. Assistance with drop off is available between 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please call 256-409-2020 for more information. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Every third Monday at 10 a.m. the Trinity campus of First United Methodist Church will be a caregiver support group. Call 256-329-7177 for more information. TOPS MEETING: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. TOPS offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success, we’ve helped millions of people live healthier lives. Come out and visit us. Your first meeting is free. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Comer Baptist Church, 341 E. Church St., Alexander City, AL. Call (256) 496-4210 for more information.

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but is often necessary for growth. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why The Outlook believes it is in the best interest of Alexander Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future for all the municipal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disjointed operations to move from downtown and consolidate in the former Russell Sales Office off Highway 280. The city council is scheduled to vote on the issue at Monday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, which will be conducted within a dank room inside an outdated courthouse constructed in 1935. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see the walls crumbling. To be frank, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities downtown â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially the courthouse and police department â&#x20AC;&#x201D; are an embarrassment and will not impress anyone thinking of relocating here to live and/or open a business. A government building should reflect the residents it serves but, as was demonstrated in a series of photographs at a recent public meeting, Alex Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown courthouse and its public works building feature sewage leaking from the ceiling and trickling down the walls, toilets and filing cabinets located in the same room with no privacy, old and unsafe wiring resembling a backlashed bait-casting reel and virtually no security. Would you want to work in such deplorable conditions? Moving to the former Russell Sales Office would allow the city to consolidate its operations and services under one massive and modernized roof. City employees can best and most efficiently serve the public from facilities everyone can be proud of instead of in leaky, cramped and unsafe buildings. Morale will continue improving. The city also made a compelling financial case for the move during recent public presentations. The city has proposed buying the property for $2.55 million â&#x20AC;&#x201D; including valuable frontage on Highway 280 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and committing $6 million for renovations; the property has conservatively been appraised for $5.6 million. According to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimates, it would cost $15 million to build new facilities for the police and public works departments and renovate city hall. Even if that estimate is off by half, a $7.5 million renovation would still leave the police department in a building with 83-year-old bones and city employees would still be working in different offices scattered around town. The city contends it can absorb this debt without putting stress on the budget, with debt service below where it

was two years ago and dwindling to $600,000 annually in 20 years. However, critics of the plan have valid concerns the city must address. Many worry the city doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a strategy for replacing the rubble of the old courthouse and enlivening the existing city hall with something which will attract citizens downtown. Mayor Jim Nabors said in an interview this week his administration is working on such a plan. Many business owners downtown donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want the city to move its operations, dreading a loss of traffic and dollars, but some downtown business owners endorse the move. Still others think Alex Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government will simply waste millions of dollars on something that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay off, suggesting the money be spent on improving roads or recruiting businesses. Many believe the city is unnecessarily rushing the decision without a full explanation of how it estimated the costs of renovating the Russell Sales Office. The Outlook feels each of these positions has merit and recognizes people on both sides of this issue want what is best for Alex City. However, the newspaper feels the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chance for long-term success includes moving all municipal operations into one modern building. In our view, the city should replace whatever it demolishes with a vibrant

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Although change can be distressing, progress in Alex City is necessary. The Outlook believes moving city operations from downtown, above, into the former Russell Sales Office, top, is a smart move for the city.

hub of activity worthy of the people who live, work and shop downtown. Put in new green space, a splash padtype fountain, outdoor seating and kiosks which could serve food and be used for multiple purposes. Such attractions could bring more business traffic into downtown than ever before. Alex City has endured monumental change since its founding in 1872. It was rebuilt after the fire of 1902 destroyed most of downtown. It thrived after the railroad was routed through the middle of town, a decision many find regrettable today.

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JULY 27, 2012, said mortgage being recorded in WKH 2IÂżFH RI WKH -XGJH RI Probate of TALLAPOOSA County, Alabama, at DOCUMENT NUMBER 275320, the undersigned PRIMESOUTH BANK, as mortgagee (or transferee), under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, at the entrance of the Courthouse of TALLAPOOSA County, at DADEVILLE, Alabama, on JANUARY 3, 2019, between the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in TALLAPOOSA County, Alabama, to wit: LOT# 333, 334, 335 & 336 IN BLOCK 10, WALL STREET SUBDIVISION, EAST TALLASSEE, TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA. Subject to all zoning, easements, restrictions, restrictive covenants and reservations appearing of record. Said sale will also be made subject to any Federal Tax Liens, Ad Valorem Real Estate Taxes and<\\>or Special Assessments of any nature, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the property. The property is being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;?. Said property is sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use, enjoyment or condition. The mortgagee or transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase

the real estate and credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. All bidders will be required to execute a bidding agreement prior to sale. Copies of the bidding agreement may be obtained prior to the sale. The successful bidder will be required to pay the bid amount at the time of sale in FDVK RU FHUWLÂżHG IXQGV $ODbama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the attorneys fees and expenses of foreclosure. This sale is subject to cancellation or postponement. PRIMESOUTH BANK, Mortgagee-Transferee

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Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA JOEL GRAHAM, Petitioner, v. TONY JONES, et al, and Fictitious Parties A, B, C, and D being unknown defendants who are those heirs at law of Henry H. Jones, deceased and heirs of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones, deceased, Respondents. CIVIL ACTION NO. CV-2018900155 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: The unknown heirs of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones and also Henry H. Jones, deceased son of Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones, and their heirs or devisees, if deceased, whose whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of reasonable diligence. <RX DUH KHUHE\ QRWLÂżHG WKDW on the 31st day of October, 2018, a Complaint for Sale IRU 'LYLVLRQ ZDV ÂżOHG LQ WKH Circuit Court of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, and the unknown heirs Sarah Francis (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sallieâ&#x20AC;?) Hall Jones and also of Henry H. Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown and which cannot be ascertained after the exercise of due diligence, and who are believed to claim some right, title, interest or claim in and to the property described above. All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title

It became one of the few small towns in America to host the headquarters of a Fortune 500 company, which employed most of the workingage people in Alex City, only to see it decay to just a few hundred jobs today. Change can be distressing but progress is necessary. Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance the flagship sales office of the old Russell Corp. campus can be revived for a fruitful purpose and downtown can continue its renaissance. We think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the right thing to do. It will help bring positive change to Alex City.

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by ROBERT MICHAEL POTTS AND KYNA M. POTTS, INDIVIDUALLY AND JOINTLY AS HUSBAND AND WIFE, to PRIMESOUTH BANK on

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A recent poll on The Outlook’s Facebook page showed 62 percent of voters opposing moving city operations away from downtown Alexander City, above, and into the former Russell Sales Office.

Poll could ultimately be higher, and downtown businesses could be harmed. “My vote would be NO,” Jessica Hamby Nail wrote. “Use that $9 million to clean up (Highway) 280 and fix all these bad roads we have to drive on every day. And how about the city council vote on bringing NEW businesses in this town for your community to use instead of having to drive out of town to spend our money in other towns?” Those supporting the proposed move said city operations should be in a modern facility, downtown would be helped, and praised what they said was the city’s convincing presentation in two public hearings. “I love the idea of moving city offices into the Russell office building,” Steve Culberson wrote. “I know all but one of the city councilmembers and the mayor, and I trust their proposal. They are very smart people. They have put lots of thought into the proposal. I think it will create even MORE space in the downtown business and entertainment district, and room for more stores and business.” Here is a sample of the comments from Facebook: Kristin Culligan: “The buildings (city hall and the police department) are falling in due to them being historical ... they need a better place and combining everything will make for easy access and functionality!” Josh Patterson: “This proposal is incomplete in my eyes; many questions were unanswered or dodged during the meeting. The biggest concern at this point is what will happen to the vacated buildings. Should the city attempt to sell the current city hall? Yes, but if no business has shown interest within a set time, it should be demolished. What is the plan for the police station? There isn’t one, according to (city community development coordinator) Al Jones. He said the city isn’t willing to spend another dime on the crumbling building. I feel that if the building is past repair, the city should plan

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for demolition immediately after it is vacated. A nice green space could be put in its place. I have great faith that this community will prosper again in the near future. This is a crucial move forward that will come with growing pains. These wrinkles will be ironed out, but not overnight. We all should stay in the tune of moving forward and not be so crucial of the days past.” Wes Podoll: “Russell left Alex City in ruin. They should just give it to the city.” Janice Watts: “That (the courthouse) is a historical landmark. It should be preserved. The city hall is not that old. Why couldn’t it be renovated? Talking about restoring downtown and then talking about tearing it down!” Gloria Wilson: “Other cities preserve old historical buildings; our courthouse falls in that category. If city fathers go ahead with their plans, then refurbish that building. Create a museum of history of AC and area for our younger generations. Don’t tear it down like the Strand!” Ronnie McDaniel: “It doesn’t matter what the people of Alexander City say. They are going to do what they want to do.” Brad Easterwood: “City hall should move into the old Wells Fargo. Level the current city hall and make it a new police station. New fire station could go where the old chamber is.” Andrew Salinas: “I think it would be impossible to make a decision without more information. We need to look at the effects that it would have shortterm and long-term on the residents of Alexander City.” Cody Furman: “I vote yes. (Highway) 280 is a major economic vein and the city should embrace and service that fact. Camp Hill never found a way to incorporate 280 and look what happened to them. They’re nearly forgotten at this point.” Dwayne Keel: “My concern is what will be done with the deteriorated building. Will it be demolished

or will it be refurbished like most of the other downtown buildings? Surely that building has historical value just as those others. But I hear it will be removed and replaced with a parking lot. And right next to a ridiculous roundabout … And I laugh to think that the cost of this endeavor will be $9 mil. More like $15 mil. If this happens, and it already is, the City of Alexander City had better use local contractors to renovate the old sales office. All I hear is we need jobs in AC, so if they seek an alien contractor then that is proof the city is lying to us.” Tony Goss: “I wish the best for everyone. A lot of business in downtown comes from people coming to city hall. Those people and city employees walk to Carlisle’s, Taco Shop, JR’s, Jake’s, Lake Martin Pizza and browse the shops in downtown. Main Street (Richard Wagoner) put his heart into bringing downtown back only for this to happen. Nothing but best wishes for all.” April Drake: “There is so much history in downtown! There are multiple solutions to this. I see lots of great ideas already posted. I do think something should go in the old sales office but I do not think this is it! Keep downtown alive! It’s beautiful! So much has already been torn down. This is our town, our history. Don’t destroy any more of it!” Shane N Angel Coger: “People don’t visit a police station and that’s the main thing that needs an upgrade. Build a new PD on the land the city bought on Byers Field Road and power it with the solar station going up next to it. Keep city hall where it is now. The water, sewer, power departments can be combined in another new building near the city shop. All of this could be done for well less than $9 million.” Denise Walls: “It would not house all of what is needed to move. It isn’t just city hall. It’s the police department, public works, meter readers, etc. And parking would not work for

Mayor a strategy to get someone else located in this building — the city hall building — and the strategy with the courthouse/ police station is basically demolish it and make some kind of green space or something that’s attractive and draws families downtown.” Jones went a step further, saying, “There is an entity (for city hall) that will fit very well in the arts and entertainment district and won’t compete with businesses already there and will bring in foot traffic.” Jones said city officials will listen to the public’s suggestions about reviving the empty properties. “We want to see public input on what to do with that spot where the courthouse is when it comes down,” he said. “Led by the mayor,” a grinning Nabors interjected. “We want to seek public input on what goes there,” Jones said. “That was actually brought up at one of the public meetings and it’s kind of hard to argue with.” Nabors acknowledged anxiety among critics about cost overruns but said the city has built-in pads within the estimated $6 million to renovate the Russell building. “I’m smart enough to know that most often it does come in higher but I don’t expect it to be an off-the-top kind of

40-plus police units. They covered this in the presentation that they gave at the public meetings.” Janice Watts: “No. All the Russell buildings they tore down are still laying in rubble. They need to clean up and utilize some of this land that looks like a war zone in the middle of town instead of spending that kind of money to renovate another building!” Forrest ‘n’ Linda Forbus: “I would like to see concrete numbers on totally renovating all existing city buildings vs. combining all city offices — city hall, police and fire departments — including renovations for the (Russell) sales office. Not opposed to the ugly, old city hall building being torn down, and green/parking space made, if the costs all are feasible. Downtown is a mess with getting around and with parking … We have streets in this town that are embarrassing.” Linda Gravette Hardman: “I don’t live in Alexander City but I think this is the most ridiculous thing that needs to happen. You advertise ‘Welcome to Historical Downtown Alexander City.’ You as a council start all this restoration downtown. And now you want the elderly people to be on Highway 280 trying to get to the (Russell) sales office to pay bills. Heck, I hate driving on Highway 280!!!!!” Misty Bailey Brown: “I hope those that voted no actually went to the meeting they held to get a better understanding of why it would benefit the city and what they are proposing to do downtown. A lot of people’s comments are ignorant being that they do not even understand what the situation is and exactly what the cost of the $9 million entails. Have you seen or worked in some of the city facilities? Do you know what it costs or will cost to keep up the current facilities? Do you know how it would open downtown up and have more business opportunities? The city did really well by holding those two meetings to let everyone know what’s being proposed and to address any concerns.”

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Alexander City Mayor Jim Nabors said he believes the city council will approve moving all city operations from downtown to the former Russell Sales Office off Highway 280 in a vote scheduled Monday evening.

excess,” he said. “We can manage that. The roof is the biggest major event. But the place is in pretty good shape relative to all the furniture and stuff that was left in it. We have budgeted $1.2 million for the roof and that’s a 30-year roof. You could do less, of course; you could go as low as $800,000 but that’s not what I want to do.” Since the city said its debt service will steadily decrease over the next 20 years — even after buying and renovat-

ing the Russell property — Nabors said overages could be financed. “If it is more than the $9 million, it would not hamper the possibility of financing (the remainder),” he said. “Going over would not eliminate the ability to finance it and not restrain the city’s borrowing capacity. I’ve been paying off debt instead of raising debt for rainy days like this and opportunities. It’s doable.” Some in the community have urged

the city to move more cautiously but Nabors and Jones said the proposal and decision have not been rushed. “We evolved into this,” Nabors said. “We (initially) wanted to convert the Russell Main Office into a police station and that process was more than what we’re going to spend here.” Jones said constructing a new police department building to meet existing needs would have cost $9 to $11 million.

LIZI ARBOGAST SPORTS EDITOR (256) 414-3180 lizi.arbogast@alexcityoutlook.com

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DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer

Saturday means championship gear for me, too

arlier this year, Lizi Arbogast wrote about how excited she was to see the Washington Capitals finally lift the Stanley Cup and claim the title of NHL Champions. Last Saturday, I felt the same sense of excitement when, shortly after watching Army top Navy, Atlanta United (aka the Five Stripes) took down the Portland Timbers 2-0 to win the 2018 MLS Cup in only the team’s second year of existence. Perhaps the intensity of my celebration pales in comparison to hers, as those of us supporting the Five Stripes had to wait only two years for a title rather than the 43 years Caps fans waited. I know for a fact, however, it was only slightly more subdued than my celebration in 2016 when I watched my beloved Chicago Cubs take home a World Series championship after 108 years of waiting. Despite Portland having a greater possession percentage than the Five Stripes, Atlanta came out on a mission from the opening whistle and, frankly, with the attacking style of play Atlanta utilizes, the score could have fairly easily been 3-0 or 4-0. That’s not to say the Timbers didn’t have their chances either, but Five Stripes goalkeeper Brad Guzan was on his game, making several incredible saves and keeping Portland off the scoreboard. Timbers goalie Jeff Attinella played a strong game as well, but Atlanta’s offense pushed hard and earned the victory. My nerves were on edge starting with the kickoff, but when Josef Martinez took the ball after Michael Parkhurst nudged it away from Portland with a slide tackle then got around Attinella and volleyed it home in the 38th minute, I was roaring my approval along with the fans in attendance. At the same time, my feeling Atlanta could bring home the title was rising quickly. I had to hold my breath a mere three minutes later, though, when Portland pushed forward and nearly equalized. The ball went right to Guzan, however, who batted it away and kept me from looking too much like a Smurf. When Franco Escobar banged in a shot off a free kick in the second half, my confidence level was soaring, feeling all the Five Stripes had to do was just hold on for another half hour. When the final whistle sounded and Atlanta’s bench raced onto the field to celebrate, I was dancing around my apartment. I was cheering; I was clapping; I was celebrating; I was surprised my neighbors didn’t come complain about the noise I was making. As with the rest of Atlanta United’s home games this season, the fans showed up in droves. A total of 73,019 people crowded MercedesBenz Stadium for Saturday’s match, breaking the championship game record of 61,316 at Gillette Stadium for MLS Cup 2002. The game also saw the highest television audience tuning in, peaking at 2.07 million viewers, the largest number of TV viewers since MLS Cup 1997, according to an article on MLSsoccer. com. Yes, I know this is a far cry from the estimated 103.4 million who watched this year’s Super Bowl (I was not one of them), but it shows the MLS is becoming more embraced by American sports fans. While manager Gerardo Martino will not return next year, and there is the chance several players may end up signing for top-level European teams this offseason, things are still looking bright for Atlanta United. The team has built a strong regional fan base, knows how to sign the right players and is working hard to build for a positive future with a highly rated youth academy. I can’t wait for next season. Donald Campbell is a staff writer for The Outlook.

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RIVALRY SHOWDOWN Benjamin Russell, Coosa to meet on the hardwood By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor

“Classic.” That was the word Benjamin Russell boys basketball coach Lewis Daniel used to describe the Wildcats’ rivalry with Central Coosa, which takes center stage tonight in Coosa. “It’s always going to be a classic environment,” Daniel said. “Whether it’s here or there, what it does for the community, that’s huge. I think both communities are very much aware of the competitiveness of the kids, and these kids know each other. That kinda adds to it, so it’s going to be another classic rivalry game between these two schools.” On the girls side, the Wildcats (5-0) are obviously favored, as Central Coosa (2-4) has struggled to find its identity this season with such a young roster. The Cougars have been held to fewer than 20 points this season, and that seems to be the magic number for Benjamin Russell, which has forced its last four opponents under that mark. Despite that, BRHS isn’t going into tonight’s game thinking it’s going to be a walk in the park. “I expect Coosa to play us well because they always do,” Benjamin Russell girls coach Latreisha Moon said. “They play us harder than anybody else. I already saw them when they played Dadeville, though, but they’re going to hustle and they’re going to give us all we could ask for. But I still think in the end we’ll beat them.” Coosa fell to Dadeville, 39-27, in its second game of the season. The Wildcats, on the other hand, are coming off a dominating 52-11 victory over the Tigers on Tuesday night. The biggest battle will be on the inside where Coosa will put Shae Suttles up against the likes of Benjamin Russell’s Jaaliyah Caldwell and Brooklyn Edwards. Moon knows the rebounding game is going to be especially important this evening. “I know we’re going to have to outrebound them, and our

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Above: Central Coosa’s Jovon Richardson takes a shot against Benjamin Russell last season. Below: Benjamin Russell’s Aaliyah Thomas (14) will lead the Wildcat defense tonight against the Cougars.

guards are going to have to open up and shoot the ball a little bit more,” she said. “We need somebody to press us and that’s what Coosa is going to do, so we’re going to have to work on breaking the press.” In the boys game, Central Coosa (6-1) just suffered its first loss of the season, a narrow 61-57 defeat at the hands of undefeated LaFayette. Despite that, the Cougars are still favored as they were seated at No. 4 in Class 2A in the first Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings of the season, which were released Wednesday. Also looking at common opponents, Coosa edged Dadeville, 53-49, earlier this year while Benjamin Russell suffered a loss to the Tigers, 69-51, Tuesday. “Records are out the door,” Coosa coach Jeremy Freeman said. “They are going to play us extremely hard. I know they’re going to be physical, athletic and have multiple people that can play and score.”

Although BRHS will have a distinct height advantage, Central Coosa will be looking to take an edge on the boards, an area where the Wildcats have struggled all season. “When we’re able to rebound, that lets us get out quicker,” Freeman said. “Hopefully, they won’t give them a chance to set up and adjust defensively. Limiting them to one shot will really be nice.” For its part, Benjamin Russell will be hoping to keep its defen-

sive pressure up and continue spreading the offensive wealth. “We’re getting scoring from a number of kids and that’s what our focus is,” Daniel said. “We’re not just depending on one or two guys, so their defense is going to have to make adjustments to more players scoring. We have three or four, maybe even five, kids that can put the numbers up and work against what their defensive pressure is trying to do.” The girls game should tip off about 6 p.m.

ASWA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL RANKINGS This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings, the first of the season, along with other teams nominated by their area’s sports writers. GIRLS CLASS 7A 1. Hoover (11-1) 2. Spain Park (9-2) 3. Davidson (12-2) 4. McGill-Toolen (11-1) 5. Sparkman (9-3) 6. Hewitt-Trussville (7-4) 7. Grissom (10-1) 8. Mountain Brook (8-3) 9. Austin (7-2) 10. Foley (10-2) Others nominated: Enterprise (7-3), Gadsden City (10-3), Huntsville (4-7), Oak Mountain (7-5), Vestavia Hills (8-3). CLASS 6A 1. Hazel Green (12-1) 2. Hartselle (9-0) 3. McAdory (10-2) 4. Blount (8-3) 5. Huffman (9-3) 6. Eufaula (10-3) 7. Cullman (11-1) 8. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (7-3) 9. Park Crossing (8-0) 10. Homewood (8-5) Others nominated: Albertville (7-2), Benjamin Russell (5-0), CarverBirmingham (6-5), CarverMontgomery (4-3), Dothan (9-2), Mae Jemison (4-8). CLASS 5A 1. Charles Henderson (9-0) 2. Ramsay (8-3) 3. Madison Academy (8-3) 4. Central-Tuscaloosa (12-1) 5. Southside-Gadsden (6-0) 6. Wenonah (7-4) 7. Scottsboro (8-3) 8. Shelby County (7-0) 9. Brewer (7-3) 10. Brewbaker Tech (11-0) Others nominated: Ardmore (8-3), Center Point (4-4), East Limestone (8-2), Faith Academy (7-6),

Jackson (11-3), Pleasant Grove (7-3), St. Paul’s (6-3), Vigor (8-3), West Point (9-1). CLASS 4A 1. Priceville (9-1) 2. West Limestone (10-1) 3. Sumter Central (6-1) 4. Sipsey Valley (5-0) 5. Oneonta (10-1) 6. Anniston (5-1) 7. Wilson (9-1) 8. Childersburg (9-0) 9. Rogers (7-1) 10. Handley (7-0) Others nominated: Cherokee County (7-3), DAR (7-4), Fairview (7-4), Greensboro (4-0), Madison County (5-3), St. John Paul II (7-4). CLASS 3A 1. Pisgah (10-0) 2. Midfield (10-1) 3. Susan Moore (9-1) 4. Phil Campbell (7-1) 5. Geneva (10-2) 6. Winfield (8-0) 7. Glencoe (6-3) 8. Locust Fork (6-3) 9. Montgomery Academy (6-0) 10. Lauderdale County (5-5) Others nominated: Oakman (6-1), Plainview (8-3), Prattville Christian (7-3), St. James (8-2), Sylvania (7-1), Weaver (5-3). CLASS 2A 1. Collinsville (10-0) 2. Samson (10-2) 3. Cold Springs (8-4) 4. Sand Rock (5-2) 5. Fyffe (8-2) 6. G.W. Long (12-2) 7. Winston County (7-1) 8. Asbury (7-4) 9. Hatton (7-2) 10. Geneva County (8-3) Others nominated: Ariton (5-1), Calhoun (7-1), Daleville (4-2), LaFayette (7-2), Horseshoe Bend (6-2). CLASS 1A

1. Spring Garden (7-2) 2. Pleasant Home (6-1) 3. Skyline (10-2) 4. Phillips (4-3) 5. Brantley (7-0) 6. Florala (9-2) 7. Loachapoka (6-3) 8. Decatur Heritage (6-4) 9. Falkville (6-3) 10. Belgreen (6-1) Others nominated: Berry (4-3), Coosa Christian (8-5), Covenant Christian (3-1), Georgiana (3-4), Marion County (5-2), Mars Hill Bible (3-1), Talladega County Central (8-2).

2. Huffman (8-3) 3. Lee-Huntsville (7-2) 4. Sidney Lanier (10-0) 5. Hueytown (9-2) 6. McAdory (8-2) 7. Eufaula (10-3) 8. Buckhorn (11-1) 9. Homewood (8-3) 10. Hartselle (7-2) Others nominated: Albertville (7-3), Blount (6-5), Columbia (6-4), Cullman (11-1), Daphne (6-5), Gardendale (6-3), Helena (5-3), Muscle Shoals (4-2), Pinson Valley (6-4), Shades Valley (7-2).

AISA 1. Tuscaloosa Academy (9-1) 2. South Choctaw Academy (9-1) 3. Lee-Scott (6-3) 4. Macon-East (9-1) 5. Sparta Academy (9-1) 6. Abbeville Christian (7-2) 7. Monroe Academy (4-2) 8. Evangel Christian (9-5) 9. Lakeside (3-5) 10. Edgewood Academy (5-4) Others nominated: Glenwood (3-4), Northside Methodist (8-3), Pike Liberal Arts (6-7), Springwood (7-4).

CLASS 5A 1. Wenonah (13-2) 2. LeFlore (7-3) 3. Fairfield (5-3) 4. Sylacauga (8-2) 5. Brewbaker Tech (8-4) 6. Charles Henderson (6-4) 7. Russellville (5-2) 8. Tallassee (9-1) 9. Vigor (4-4) 10. Briarwood (5-3) Others nominated: Corner (7-5), Etowah (3-3), FaithMobile x(6-7), Mortimer Jordan (5-3), St. Paul’s (6-3).

BOYS CLASS 7A 1. Mountain Brook (10-1) 2. Hoover (10-5) 3. Florence (10-0) 4. Lee-Montgomery (8-1) 5. Sparkman (7-2) 6. Austin (6-2) 7. Hewitt-Trussville (4-2) 8. James Clemens (8-3) 9. Thompson (9-1) 10. Enterprise (7-2) Others nominated: Baker (7-6), McGill-Toolen (8-4), Oak Mountain (7-4), Theodore (6-5), Vestavia Hills (8-4). CLASS 6A 1. Carver-Montgomery (3-1)

CLASS 4A 1. Williamson (9-2) 2. Hillcrest-Evergreen (3-1) 3. Escambia Co. (6-0) 4. West Morgan (7-1) 5. Cherokee Co. (7-0) 6. Deshler (3-0) 7. West Limestone (7-3) 8. Ashford (8-3) 9. Oak Grove (6-3) 10. UMS-Wright (5-5) Others nominated: BTWTuskegee (3-3), Dale Co. (6-2), Headland (5-2). CLASS 3A 1. Plainview (8-1) 2. Westminster-Huntsville (6-1) 3. Oakman (6-1) 4. Prattville Christian (8-2) 5. Sylvania (6-2) 6. Hanceville (9-3)

7. Fultondale (3-0) 8. Pike Co. (2-1) 9. Dadeville (6-2) 10. Houston Academy (8-4) Others nominated: Mobile Christian (5-5). CLASS 2A 1. North Sand Mountain (9-1) 2. Barbour Co. (7-2) 3. Red Bay (7-1) 4. Central-Coosa (6-1) 5. Tanner (7-1) 6. Abbeville (5-1) 7. Fyffe (8-1) 8. Section (7-4) 9. Calhoun (10-1) 10. Sacred Heart (0-0) Others nominated: Asbury (8-4), Chickasaw (4-1), Cold Springs (9-3), Collinsville (5-2), Cottage Hill (6-2), Daleville (4-0), Sumiton Christian (8-2). CLASS 1A 1. Decatur Heritage (10-2) 2. Georgiana (6-0) 3. Cornerstone-Birmingham (7-5) 4. Mars Hill Bible (2-0) 5. Spring Garden (4-0) 6. Skyline (7-4) 7. Florala (6-0) 8. R.A. Hubbard (4-2) 9. Marion Co. (6-2) 10. Lanett (0-0) Others nominated: Lindsay Lane (7-5). AISA 1. Evangel Christian (13-1) 2. Tuscaloosa Academy (9-1) 3. Kingwood (7-1) 4. Edgewood (8-1) 5. Bessemer Academy (4-1) 6. Success Unlimited (5-2) 7. Escambia Academy (6-2) 8. Monroe Academy (6-0) 9. Lakeside (4-2) 10. Northside Methodist (8-3) Others nominated: Autauga Academy (1-0), Coosa Valley (6-5), Lee-Scott (4-5), Pike Liberal Arts (5-4).

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